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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14
A Memorable Year.

Seventy-nine years ago was the year
without a summer. Frost occurred
every month in the year 1876. Ice
formed half-lnch thick in May. Snow
fell to the depth of three inches in
New York, and also in Massachusetts,
in June. Ice was formed to the thick
ness of common window glass with
out New York on the 5th day of July.
Indian corn was so frozen that the
greater part was cut in August and
dried for fodder, and the farmers sup
piled themselves from the corn pro-
duced in 1915 for the seeding of the
spring of 1877.
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For Sale.

A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about 50 SO feet, beautiful To-
cation, all modern Improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
other property.
For further information call on S. d.
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsburg, Pa. II-I5-tf.
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buy only the better qualities and
in big quantities; Of course our
prices are always right, which ac-
counts for the stir and animation,
SO noticeable in our store. Hints
of coming torrid days are to be
found in our muslin and light gauze
underwear, light weight Wraps,
white goods, Mulls, China and
Japanese silks, silk and lisle Mitts
and Hosiery, feather weight Capes,
for cool mornings and evenings,
Tan Oxford Shoes, Mattings for
the floor, Porch Rockers, Porch
Curtains, Hammocks, Ice Cream
Freezers, Ice Chests, Refrigerators,
Travelling requisites, including
Hand Bags, TELESCOPES, Trunks
and Bicycles. This weeks offer
ings are all exceptional summer
bargains. Send in your order, a
postal card will do, our skilled
Mail Order clerks will follow your
instructions to the letter. This
system Of buying by mail, es-
pecially in warm weather, is
positive luxury; no worry no
trouble and no time lost.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

The following letters are advertised
May Ia, 1896:
Miss Flora Edwards, Miss Della
Fester, ]. F. Hartman, Miss Sallie
Jones, Mrs L. Melick, Mr.. George B.
Musser, Mrs. J. Philips.
Will be sent to the dead letter Office
May 26, 1896.
JAMES H. MERCER, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

B, F. Sharpless is making extensive
alterations to his residence on Centre
street. 1t has been enlarged and a
handsome veranda built around the
two sides. When his contemplated
Improvements are finished he will have
one of the handsomest as we'll as the
most convenient homes in the town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

The appearance OF the property Of
Mrs. Clarissa Peacock, at the corner
of Fifth and Centre streets, has been
greatly changed by reason of grading
and sodding. Beside this there has
been an addition built to the house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

o. P. Taylor will expose at public
sale at the stables of DR.. c. E. Win
ner rear of the Exchange Hotel, on
Saturday, May 20, 1896, at o'clock
P. NJ, car load of fine Ohio horses.
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For a Shave or Hair Gut.

EFor a good and quick shave or hair
cut, 20 to James Reilly's tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
I2-I3-Iyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

Several of the members of Wash
ington Camp P. o. S. of A. of this
place visited the camp at Catawissa
last Friday evening. These visits
create fraternal feeling between the
camps, and the members Of $40 know
how to entertain their visitors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

The first shipment of tapestry
Carpet was made from the Magee
Carpet Works last Saturday. They
manufacture superior article and is
in large demand. The new spinning
mill will be in operation in a short
time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

A telephone has been placed in the
red mill. A new line was erected
from the Hemlock bridge to the above
named place last week and it is now
in working order. This will be a
great convenience to Mr.. Sterners
customers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

The Berwick fair grounds were
sold at public sale last Saturday to
Edward Hughes for $500. The
sale was made by John S. Williams
and that accounts for the large price
received. -
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

WANTED-A first. class man to rep
resent the Equitable Life Insurance
Society of the U. S. in Milton and
vicinity. A liberal contract will be
given. Address c. H. CRAWFORD,
6 I4tf. General Agent, Danville, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

The Prohibition Mayor of William
sport and the Councils are at logger
heads. For the third time he has
sent in the name of Augustus Lord
as chief of the Police, and as often he
has been turned down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

A western editor once invited cor
respondence as to the best way to
conduct his paper, and the man who
hit the nail squarely on the head re-
piled anonymously, on postal card :
"Run it as you id please"
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SALES.

Mrs. Kate H. Wilson will sell valu-
able real estate on the premises on
West Street Bloomsburg on Saturday
May I6, 1896 at I o'clock P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

Mrs. Thos. Corey will sell valu-
able real estate .on the premises on
West Street Bloomsburg on Saturday
May I6, 1896 at 1890 o'clock P. M.
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For SALE. A good young team.
Good workers and speedy travellers.
Fearless of steam and right in all
respects. Mahlon Sager, Orangeyille,
Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

Candidates can secure their cards
at this Office on short notice and at
reasonable rates. Att.
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A Desirable Business Place For Sale.

The large three story brick store
building lately occupied by ]. R.
Schuyler & Co., as hardware store
for sale on reasonable terms by J. II.
Maize Esq, Attorney. Office Lock
ard building corner Main and Centre
streets. II.
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JONAS LONGS SONS
WEEKLY CHATS.
VII KES BARRE, Pa.

M ay IS. 1890.
You look for
W arm d ays at
this season and
your thoughts
turn as naturally
to our well ap-
pointed stock Of
W arm weather
necessities. We
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14

Real good property in Espy for
sale cheap. 1t is desirable residence,
large lot, and plenty Of fruit. Apply
70 I. H. Maize Esq.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

WlltcIStSSu lOl PSS'
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk G. M.
Quick since those last published.
Edward Dwyer, of Lowell, Mass,
to Miss Lottie Cornelius, Of Cata-
wissa
Leonard M. Schmick, Of Catawissa
to Miss Emma Ney, Of the same
place.
Edward Giger, of Bloomsburg, to
Miss Susan E. Cotterman, of the
same place.
Thomas C. Lynn, of Catawissa, to
Miss Sarah C. Miller, of the same
place.
V. B. Unangst, Of Berwick, to
Miss Irene Brumstetler, of Orange
township.
Charles A. Hartline, of Madison
township, to Miss Maude Lee, of the
same place.
William Williams, of Ashland, Pa,
to Miss Mary Rowan, of Girardville,
Pa.
Richard Wolfgang, of Cleveland
township to Miss Christy Belig, of
the same place.
d. F. Huttenstine, of Centre town
ship, to Miss Hattie Hartman, of
Bloomsburg.
Clarence Whitmire, of Briarcreek
township, to Miss Alice Greasy, Of
the same place.
Elias w. Stevens, of Jackson town.
ship, to Miss Uzillah Strong, of Terry
town, Bradford Co., Pa.
TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
The following deeds have been
entered in the Recorders Office since
those last published.
James Magee 2nd.. to George
Richards, for land in Bloomsbury.
William c. Barnard, to Harry c.
Barnard for land in Berwick.
Daniel Shultz, to Russell l.. Shultz,
for land in Benton.
Rachael V. Mosteller, to Franklin
L. Shuman, for land in Catawissa.
]. L. Richardson, to Walter B.
Laubach, for land in Bloomsburg.
c. B. Johnson, to Georgiana De-
mott, for land in Greenwood township.
John Hams, to Esther Smith, for
land in Madison township.
M. G.. Hess, to w. P. Robbins, for
land in Benton.
Amanda Garfield Execx., to F. l..
Ricketts,, for land in Orange town.
ship.
d. w. Armstrong, to J. E. Bolig,
for land in Bloomsburg.
Same, to Charles H. Morgan, for
land in Bloomsbury.
Henrietta Gordon, to Lloyd Kelch-
ner, for land in Rupert.
7. B. McHenry Sheriff, to Direc-
tors of Poor of Madison township.
Jacob Zimmerman, to William
Zimmerman, for land in Catawissa
township.
John M. Clark assignee, to Mathew
McReynolds for land in Bloomsbury.
Martin Walsh, to ID. H. Walsh, for
land in Centralia.
J. E. Kingston, to Amanda Bow
man, for land in Pine township.
VIM. B. Hoyt, to Luther B. Doty,
for land in Fishingcreek township.
Mary M. Phillips, to Phineas B.
Heddens, for land in Bloomsbury.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
The following letters of administra-
ton and testamentary have been
issued by Register Ent.
In the estate of Almira M. Fun
ston late of Bloomsburg deceased, to
Charles Funston.
In the estate of Peter Levan, late
of Conyngham township deceased, to
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14
VlGaUREUx

no prettier fabric for tailor made
suits, worth $I.oo per yard; we
introduce it at 67c.
40 inch Mohair and wool over
shot effects, the newest designs
have only been shown in fine i'm
ported dress patterns We are
now offering this rich material at
4oc.
45 inch all wool English Dress
Serges, very fine finish and really
worth 67c, our price is only 800.
Our extra assortment Of Novelty
Plaid dress goods, eminently
adapted for young Misses dresses.
Prices were 75c, soc, csc. Will be
closed now at SOC. Thsis certainly
special bargain.
We have received car load OF
handsome Porch Rockers. Keen
forced Rattan back and seat, stained
and shellaced in 10th century oak,
really worth $2.Io, our price $I.65,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-14
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
what Has Occurred There Since Our Former
Report.
GRAND JURY REPORT.

GRAND JURf REPORI.
That we have, pursuant to our re-
CURED duties investigated all bills of
Indictment presented for our con-
s:deration, and have passed upon
them according to their respective
merits. We have also examined the
Public Buildings and find them in
good repair. We would respectfully
recommend that the water closet in
basement of Court House be ventilat-
ed. We examined the new Record
ers vault and find it necessity, also a
great improvement over the old one.
M. V. B. KLINE, Foreman.
sHERIFF'S SALE.
The Sheriff sold the following pro-
perty at the Court House last Satur-
day afternoon.
Property Of w. B. Cole in Pine
township, to Thomas Everett for
$3.50.
Property of DR.. T. c. and Martha
A. Harter in Jamison City to L. S.
Wintersteen for $35.
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TRUNKS

Square canvas covered Trunks,
wood Stats, brass locks and inner
dress tray, at S2,65, Sass, $3.o5.
Extra strong canvas covered
Trunks, hard wood stats, double
tray, rocker top, tray linen lined,
steel corners, excelsior lock, SIS as,
S5.oS, Sc 4S, $o.75.
Telescopes extra heavy fibre,
double riveted corners, leather
lined throughout, hold as much as
a Trunk, rcver full, Gee, Soc, fl 90,
$I,2o, for the % inch size.
Leather grips and bags dark
and light shades, all sizes, S5c, o5c,
fI.o5 and $I.I9.
All leather Bags $500, $2.25,
and $2.9S.
Write for our Bicycle Catalog,
it explains why we sell the Anthra-
cite a $4,000 wheel at $4,000,
warranted at every point. No such
value was ever offered in this
section of the state.
Bicycle foot pumps 69c. 10000
mile Cyclometers, acurate, csc.
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.

The following letters of administra-
ton and testamentary have been
issued by Register Ent.
In the estate of Almira M. Fun
ston late of Bloomsburg deceased, to
Charles Funston.
In the estate of Peter Levan, late
of Conyngham township deceased, to
Elmer f.. Straub.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-23
Miss Bessie Burnham's Party.


Miss Bessie Durham entertained
few of her school friends in a very de-
Hghtful manner on Thursday evening.
The girls were invited to go early and
spend the evening, and despite the
threatening weather all We're present
The first amusement was for the glrls
to array themselves ia some quaint, OLD
fashioned gowns worn by Mrs Burn
ham when she was a girl About
o'clock, when the toilets were cOmplet-
ed they descended into the parlOrS for
Mrs. Burnham's inspection, but there
a surprise awaited them IN the FORM OF
a crowd of young men who had been
invited and quietly entered without
their knowledge The surprise was mu-
tual. however, for they had not ex-
pected the girls to be in such gorgeous
array
The evening was spent in playing
games and listening to some delightful
music by Mrs. Burnham, Miss Burn
ham and Mr.. Lee Forbes. Some very
pretty tableaux We're given under miss
Burnham's direction. The young men
found partners for supper by means
of small bout0nniere matching the diff
ferent frOcks. The guests departed at
a late hour, declaring Miss Bessie a
charming hostess.
Those present were Miss Lillian Nc
Farland in a Spanish costume of black
and yellow satin. with low corsage and
short sleeves having little lace and
null under sleeves; a black lace shawl
I draped around her shoulders completed
the very picturesque costume. Her
hair was dressed high with black vel
vet bows
Miss Bessie BabcOck wore a peacock
/ blue gown with a long rufi1ed train and
polOnaise OF peacock blue velvet, with
f low neck and short sleeves and garni-
+ lures of white lace and ostrich feath-
4 ers Miss Myrtle Callahan was clad in
a rose colored silk princess with low
/ corsage, elbow sleeves and long train.
The severe plainness was relieved by
beautiful white lace drapery. She wore
white kid boots and carried a rose col
ored fan. Her hair was dressed high
with bows of rose colored ribbons.
Miss Edith OFT wore the briday cos
/ tune of white cashmere, made with a
long train and short draped overskirt,
both front and back. The waist was
/ short and round with low neck and ell
bow sleeves She wore white slippers
and carried a white fan.
Miss Edith Brewer was gowned in
/ heliotrOpe silk with trimmings of a
I lighter shade Tt was made with a long
round train, the waist was plain with
garniture of white lace. The sleeves
We're long and the neck slightly decol-
Iette. Her hair was dressed high
with cut steel ornament. She wore
white slippers and silk stockings.
Miss Bessie Durham looked very
quaint in a Dolly Warden evening gown
with low neck and short sleeves She
wore a broad, real lace collar fastened
with a diamond brooch.
The young men We're AIessrs Thad
Payne, Lee Forbes Malcolm Gerard.
Phil and Clark Daley and Ollie Dol
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-23


The rage for trimmed skirts is not
abating- War against them as we
may, every day they are increasing in
number OF course, it's the tall Willowy
woman who advocates all this frumpery
knowing as she does it is death to her
short, stout sister.
Really, the plain, graceful cut skirts
are far more artistic for either tall or
short women Any decoration on the
skirt only tends to break UP the grace
full lines, and certainly does not add to
the beauty Of the gown.
But IT. S a change, and suppose some
women would die We're it not for these
same changes which are so annoying to
cOntented minds. Progression is all very
we'll In all things save dress-but then,
its useles to preach for modes VIII
change no matter how we may cling to
our pet styles.
The panel is one of the favorite skirt
decorations, and is less Objectionable
than a series of frills An extremely
feta is snartly set off by decoration of
black nlousseIine de sole, over robin S
egg blue satin The skirt has nine cores
and flares beautifully. The front breadth
Is lntersected by a pointed panel of the
mousseline de sOire, fulled on in sec
tons, and reaching from the belt to the
foot of the skirt
The bodice has a modified Elton Jack
ct of the taffeta, opening over the vest
OF the pellssed mOusseline de sole. Large
ornaments of black silk braid decorate
the front The stock collar OF turquoise
blue velvet has fallen from it. in Jabots,
over the vest embroidered black nous
seine de sole. The sleeves are a series
of puffs (the larger at the shOulder) and
g fan of embroidered black mOusseline
de sole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-23

The invitations to the graduating ex-
ercises at Bethany college for Wednes-
day, June 3, at 8 a. m, issued yesterday
by the senior class, are very pretty,
tasteful engraved affairs.
Mr. and Mrs. D. @. Nellis went to
Hutchinson today to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
J. II. Downing Mr.. Nellis viii return
Monday but Mrs. Nellis will remain till
after the musical jubilee
Miss Kate Reilly of Carbonate, who
has been the guest of Miss Dora Suther-
land this week, returned home yester-
day.
Mrs. w. r. Irwin Of Emporia, who
has been the guest Of Mrs. VIII Taylor
returned home yesterday.
The Ladies' Music club viii meet next
week with Mrs. w. T. Miller at 1926 Ty-
Ter street
Miss Celeste Nellis wiusgo to Cleve-
land. Ohio, to visit when the conserve
tory at Chicago closes.
Mrs. j. j. Falls viii go to Hutchin-
son as accompanist for Miss Best, Mr..
Hinczley, Mr.. Overholt and NIr. Car
RE.
Miss May Davis who has been quite
ill for several days is better
MIR. and Mrs. w. E. Sterne have come
over from sedala to remain at home a
week They will return to visit Judge
AIetsker another month yet
Mr. Horace W. Craig Of St Louis is
in the city
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Miller will go to
housekeeping at 421 East Eighth street.
Mr. David Lakin and Mr. Tom Glenn
ents went to Lawrence last evening TO
attend a fraternity party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shubert have
gone to Denver to be absent about a
/ week
4 Prof. Hudson viii entertain at a
4 dancing party next Tuesday evening
Mrs. z. N. Morrill, and daughter Mrs
4 @. L. Baker. returned to Hiawatha. to-
day.
I The marriage of Miss Lyle Anderson
/ daughter OF DR.. and Mrs. S b Alder
son, and Mr.. VIII Wilton viii take
place Tuesday, June 16, at the FRS
/ Presbyterian church Misses Lottis
! Anderson and May Wilton viii bs
bridesmaids and Mr. Win Alexander
viii attend the groom. Miss Anderson
is cultivated young woman witt
! many charms of manner and perso1
[ and Mr.. Whitton is a reliable pros
porous young business man of All
dills-Adams GO.
Mrs. H. G. Cross who has been visit
ing Topeka friends has returned HON.
in Emporia-
Mrs Fred Freeman win entertain
the D. d. whist club Monday
The Domestic Science club Of Hutch
inson has sent for the paper on eduoa
ton read by Miss Viola Troutuoan S
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TODAY'S MARKET REPORT
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal

Chicago, May 23.-Wheat today was
firm, due principally to the reports of
heavy rains and foods in the Dakotas
and consequent damage to growing
rains. This exercised hating iniu-
ence on the bears and July wheat open
ing a shade higher at SOS &c, held at
about that figure, a good local cash
business helping in maintaining prices.
Corn was steady with wheat. July
opened at 241zc and showed few huc-
tuations. trading being quiet and linn
tied.
Oats quiet with a somewhat hrmer
feeling noticeable in sympathy with
other grains. July opened a shade
higher at 1879 01S7sc.
Prices for provisions showed some i'm
prOvement over yesterdays closing fig
ures, the cause being a frmer feeling
at the stOckyards. July pork was PIC
higher at S7.25. July lard opened PIC
higher at s4.3715, advanced to $40
July ribs quoted about 21zc higher at
S3.371k@3.4O.
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MARKET Gossip.

St. Louis close: Wheat. cash 5Sc;
July 5S1lc; September $3.50; corn. cash
261sc; July 265sc.
Chicago: Puts. July wheat 601ac;
calls SIC; puts, July corn 29c; calls 295z C;
puts. July pork SLY; calls S7.47s curb.
July wheat 617sc.
New York: The four ports cleared,
wheat 175, 453 bushels; corn POI, 574
bushels; oats 2O6, 554 bushels; -four 3d.
PCS packages.
Chicago: Provisions strong. some
good buying; lard and ribs look for
better prices.
Chicago: Inspections: Wheat 1872;
corn 268-163; oats 326-S7.
Chicago. Estimated receipts Monday
wheat Il; corn 400; oats 30; hogs 36, 600
head.
Minneapolis 17S cars, last year 207;
Duluth 207 cars. last year 70 cars.
Chicago: Grain out of store, wheat
10000; corn 100000; oats 1000. Re
ceipts by canal $4,000.
Bradstreet's: Exports wheat and
flour. both coasts j, SOC, 600 against T. 03, p
600 last week and 2,754, coo last year.
Included in above was 531, coo bushels
from Pacific coast against 10000 last
week. Exports corn ], $50, 600 against L.
O32, 600 last year.
New York. Argentine shipments
$4,000.
Chicago: Wheat opens quiet and
easy with light trade; Councilman and
Day moderate sellers.
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80 ~ side Reading 81.


The West Side Reading circle lis one
Of the few literary clubs that is stin
holding regular meetings
on Thursday afternoon, fourteen OF
the eighteen members enjoyed an in
teresting meeting with Mrs. c.. A
Bailey at her home on Jackson street.
Those present We're Mrs y. w. Pom
dexter Mrs. w. NJ. Gregory, Mrs. G. o.
Wilmarth, Mrs De L. Rugg Mrs. Julia
Gordon, Mrs. TT. w. FarnsWorth, Mrs
Trueblood, Mrs. r. H. Anderson, Mrs
]. w. Bailey, Miss Ella Ramsey Miss
Maud Maitland, Mrs. Fred Snow, Mrs
G. a. Bailey and Mrs. Humphrey
The other members are Mrs a. "a.
Fellows, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Rogers and
Mrs. John Sargent
Roll call was responded to by quo
tations from Whittier.
The ladies are still studying the con-
stitution, and interesting papers by
Mrs. j. w. Bailey and Mrs. Fred Snow
were listened to by the other members
Mrs. Humphrey read the Circle paper
THE Wait" Miss Maud Maitland was
appointed editor of THE Waif' for next
meeting, which viii be held with Mrs
o. w Bailey, Thursday afternoon, June
A.
After that probably only one more
meeting viii be held till the second
Thursday in September.
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CHICAGO MARKEr LErrEEl.
Furnished ~ Topeka Grain and STOCK
Exchange, 526 Kansas Avenue.

Chicago, May %.
There are many traders who feel that
wheat viii sell lower on the general
business depression but the conditions
and statistics are such that they are
disincliued to take the short side at
present low prices Consequently the
fluctuations are of a scalping character,
each advance meets with free selling
and each decline with enough buying
to turn market within narrow limits
Wheat advanced 5 cents q year ago
and operators had that in mind. Trade
was narrow and the close firm and
higher on reported sale Of two cargoes
of wheat for direct shipment from here
This started buying by several lead
ing operators which caught the scalp
ing crowd short. Crop news was Of an
unimportant character and being a
holiday in England we were without
our usual cable news. 1t is expected
that the visible supply statement Mon
day viii not show much change
Corn and oats ruled dull, with IN
changed situation.
Provisions less active than yesterday
but with some good buying by shorts
VINO are prohting by yesterdays de-
cline.