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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
The Chestnut Crusade.

LONDON. England, January 2l.-'
The British womon's temperance
union and similar organizations are
laying plans for a temperance crusade,
to be carried out this ear on a scale Of
huge proportions. The cause of th,
unusual activity is probably to be foune
in a report which has just been mad,
public showing that the number 0.
distlIeriss in the united kingdom has
Increased by something like ten per
cent. the past twelve months, Til,
report further shows that not only
have distilleries increased, but the
quantI'y of spirits produced has riser
to. "a. 000. 600 gallors in 1897. By th,
me8figures it is shown that there heI
been a rise Of $50, 900 600 in th,
revenue derived from the liquor trafi,
since 1885.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
PATENTS. PENSIONS. CLAIMS
Washinaton Law and Claims Co.,

Rooms 5 and I, Az Louisiana Ave, NV.
WASHINGTON, ID. O.
Will, on very reasonable terms, prosecute
land claims, including mineral lands and
mines, applications for patents and PEN
sions, and all other claims before congress
the District of Columbia courts. the setera.
departments, the courts eoi
claims, and the supreme court of the Uni
ted States.
The company will also aid lawyers, at
supreme court of the United States, and
for a small consideration will furnish cor
respondents information concerning mat
tiers in Washington that they may desire
70 know. Send for circulars. ,s
eJDHNsG. SLATER, President.
Persons seeing this advertisement and
having business in that line, will find it tc
the r interest to communicate through this
paper.
I'm writing mention this paper.)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
NOTICE.

Notice Is he eby given to ali concerned
that, chapter 90 OF Il 0 laws CT the Terri.
torial assembly Of 1897, imposes a license
tax upon all persons, firms, or corporations
doing business W.T. lin tbe9y Territory OF
New Mckee, as follows.o Peddlers on foot
or travelling with ami n,ls; deakrs-.i in
merchandise other 'hal liquors, whose
annual sales exceed Go, 900; real estate or
collection agents, livery ard feed stables,
keepers OF hotels, res aprahts sor inns,
where food or l5ds ing is provided to
ira yelers for%pay, aud whose receipts ex-
coed " GOO pawn brokers, all owners OF
stage liues; all p~erson8to or owners who
have under control or management any
building or premises used for public
amusement or entertainm sent. Any and
all persons doing business within the
county OF San Miguel under any Of the
q equations o. avocatiops above mtn-
toned, who havs failed to comply with
the requiem ents Of the law in such cases,
are hereby warned that, unless they pro-
coed to apply fl the license tax imposed
upon them by law onsor before ths 18th of
the current month, thef nafnes will be
placed in the hands Or Q district attorney
to be dealt with accordiis To law, without
further notice.
ADELAIDE GoNzALEss County Assessor,
62-6t San Miguel county,,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
~RERsoNA- ~plck-uPs.

Henry Gokeweturnod from Texas.to- day
Tom Lester Is down from Cherry Valley.
" q, elise is 4 home from a trip up the
rond.1y
Dr.F Romero came In from Taos, at
loo
George seiglo left for Kansas city, This
morning.
Rev. Father Defouri is at home from
Santa Fe.
J. s. Duncan, returned from Santa Fe,
this morning. '
Max Friedman, the popular drumnsr,
went east, to-day.
Cesario Marques left for home, taking a
wsgonl load Of supplies.
Edward Henry is at home from his ad.
justipg trip at Deming.
j. w, Harrison, Of Glorleta, left for
Cimarron, this morning.
A. M. Bergere, a leading citizen Of VAL
encla county Is in the city.
Matthew Hernandsz made a flying trip
to Wagon Mound and back, to.day.
w H. Jack, the we'll known cattleman,
came up the road from points south Of
Albuquerque
Guy L. Humphreys, superintendent q
coal properties for the Atchison, weni
down to Cerrillos.
W.T.. Burke, one Of the largest commits,
sion merchants in America, went south,
t o-day, from Chicago.
Capt. L. @. Fort has returned from
Springer, where he was called yesterday
on account OF a murder.
DR.. j. M. Cunningham, went. up tt
Watrous on the morning train and cam
back on the train at noon.
VIM. Hoberg, Bernardo Romero and
Garrett Eckerson, came down to-day from
the thriving little city Of Watrcus.
M. H. Alberger, who has been at th,
Montezuma for two months ormore, wen
down to Thornton, to day, on q hunting
trip. .
Miss Maggie Martin, of Monette, Mo.
Ipassed through this city on her way t.
Albuquerque, to visit her sister, Mrs. Luke
Walsh.
Mrs. G. 3. Dixon, Of Albuquerque, wen
east, called to Cincinnati, Ohio, to attend
the sick bed. of her. mother, Mrs. l. e
Anderson.
Saul j. Gensburg, st. Louis M. P. Ryan
st. Joe, Mo-. A. M. Bergere, Los Lunns
#. ". Hanson, DR.. F. H. Jones, Chicago
ere guests OF the Depot hotel.
Mrs. J. jacobs was called to the springs
to-day, to nurse one of the young womer
there, help in the Montezuma hotel, wit
had been attacked with pneumonia.
Rev. Father Coudert, who for SO man,
years was the popular and useful parisl
priest, on the west side, but now stationet
dat Bernalillo, was an arrival on the earl,
mprping train. sfaa5.
5e iOssJones, Salida, Kansas; John J
Woods, Max. s. Friedman, st. Louis
Leon l.. Noise, San francisco; AgApit'
Abeyta,, Sr., Mora, N. M; Ben ID. Gran
and Lyman Roth, Denver, Colo, put vi
at the Pla "a hotel, to day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The arrangements Tor the Catholic
bazaar are nearly oompleted andonrs pro-
crossing nicely The opera house has
been secured forn next week, January oath
to ssth Inclusive, and the public can rely
on the building being well lighted and
most satisfactorily heated, regardless Of
weather outside. An elaborate Ana nost
interesting program has been prepared
and as the door entrance has been fixed at
the small sum Of ten cents, all can be sure
Of getting their mohey's worth ave times
over. The display Of hhnd-work and fancy
work promises to be unusually large and
worthy Of inspection. The attention Of the
ladies Of Las Vegas lie especially called to
the grand painting, 1.-THE Princes 10 The
Tower to be accorded by popular vote
Saturday night, January 2osh. to the most
popular lady in San Miguel county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Few people know that the weather prog
nosticatiops. as announced by the flags on
the city hall, are made for t~wenty-four
hours in advance. The weather report is
wired from Santa Fe,about 0 O'Clock daily,
and each is intended to cover a period Of
t~wenty-four hours, beginning with the
evening Of the day of reception and con-
Guiding with the afternoon OF the next
dav.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
RAILROAD RvMBLlNCs.

|4 fNuN. 40 NI A w
SSavven men have been laid on at the La
Junta shops. W
II. 10 4 ,arrer h-rakaman bara,
IA back from ~Okidhoma.
sqp ,u.Ia.H,r.n xhropsmsn
s..,a tomn .s.,,
~ ...'
80 vs.-ss~s ~ rarn,n.
nu'
E~pnductnFs ionataqy "eD' ~.
Hunord are upoel .ns Dan' i0'
coi'ision ~ Alameua
Four men were injured ana one A.ieo,
In tne accioen. ~ .no
neSS ps.l ao'A0ol t.ds w
Conductors DicksHays and y. (. Murray
are In Topeka, andssG. ~, Hill ana Tom
Cofey are nllng thefr places.
It is-said that there Is suhcient material
In the yards at Fort Bliss to compiete tne
new railroad as far as La Lug.
John Peeler. Of this place, and his
brothar. Joshua. from Rincon. leavei in the
morning for.thsir "Old Kentucky homer
1900. ,..t n;o,,,. .r.,n FROM
M.xico rsnorted Quite a ssvere snow storm.
$1,000. rtarnoou bstwesn Chihuahua
49," M p.s,-@
ra
HaftS niro' "s1an 80
AZ Ass Sluces et'sltet Aken' A, 81. !,
FpccuP'een n's p'~oe WIS
bnis vas1tlon' nA' re- sh@ K
One day last week the Atcnison railway
shipped what was the most valuable gar
of Kansas produce ever shipped out OF the
etate. II was billed to San Diego, Cal,
and contained futter TO tne vaiue OF $o'oVV.
Mrs. W. ~. Black, the wife of the general
passenger agent Of the Santa Fe railway
system, returned to Albuquerque from a
short visit to Ell Paso, and was met at the
depot by Mrs. j. j. Frey, whose guest she
now 10. s
Ths is,ter;,o and a,rin,n0 a. the cars Of
th. santa "a Il done. with yellow paint
~,r,tesd ~ cola Lear. "a II was some years
apo. The change was made on account OF
l the expense Of using gold leaf. While gold
leaf costs much more than yellow paint, /,
wears a much longer time. s
IT.. r.on,.. tr.;,sar rur,ino ovar A.
sart. r.. Paciac and TRANSFERRING passen.
.osrs ~ Az Iobrson t,,nnel. but ssendiu
4 avvaoe and mail a. ,und 81 Demipg. II
. aid .hat ab,nt 400 men have. heen, sshn I
o,t ~ ma trrna, and that the work 81
M. rin J it,is heino Il, shed. mat A. ranidIy
y noss,hla. Soma railroad men Ara If the
oninion mat ! Temporary track around the
Nil wifi ~ necassarv. Al allseyents. ID will
comrfrv ba a,ona.tion az 4 day or two until
a. a. dr. tha Sansa, Fs-Pacinc VIII be
.rs.umsd a.. usnaI. 1850
wH,rn oAxsa sKANsAs cry roAp.
JaA. Eddy. w. AnHawkins. RI A. Con.
nsr a +, Christie and w. Fl. AustIn ave
Eo+os njxadt the white Oaks q Kansas .f.i.v
rsil,yav comnanv and aled articles of
INCORPORATION IN Secretary wallace,s Office,
ETha oornorationr il formed for the purpose
Eofs construetin and acquiring a railroad
and GENERATING the same of 4 common car.
|riars for nroft. which sata road i. 70 run
fron Soma noint n ina countv of Lincoln.
In the Tsrritory of New. Mexico. northeast.
ariy 4o,tba bonndarv line hstwean the state
~ I,sx.. and tba Tarritorv 81 Nav Maxico
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
Wise Utfsrapce,

TEE New Merico,t says many things
some wise and some otherwise. A wise
one II the following:gf (.
Afew four by nine statesmen In the
capital Of New Mexico are, sticking their
hsadstogethsr gravely and are whispering
chief Justice ofiNew Mexico will hurt the
Republican; party. sAsthese four by nine
people are either open or secret enemies 81
the republican party, Il does not matter
very much what they whisper or think.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

A veryshandsoms doll, IN the window OF
Henry Levy's Sixth street dry good store,
is 9 present from Miss Molije K ennedy to
the Catholic + saar, and viii be awarded
10 the most popular little ggiriin the com
MUMMY. Y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The Optic was mot altogether correct,
yesterday, in its account OF the killing al
Springer. 1t seems that the quarrel was
between Esteban Truiillo, . bartender,
and Adolph L. Harmon, e deputy sheriff,
the former being shot through the head
and instantly killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

THE OPTlC has received an invitation to
a skating party ia b. given this evening,
by Messrss Stevens and Mckay. The pro-
gram includes twelve dances besides the
grand march. fTt&sS ~3 tA.sss -,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Street talk had it&his afternoon that J.
A. Carruth and +. H. SalaEar have been
nominated for postmasters for east and
west Las Vegas. The Information came in
n private Telegram TO- Mr., Carruth, ifsAl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

A. nice little snow. the only objection to
which Is that there was not two or three
inches more. Of II, for sleigh riding pdr-
noses. s,N kAAiyG1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

"A live elk is expected to como in by OK
press for the local lodge Of that name, from
Pueblo, by next Wednesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
Pan and Winter stvyes5

Send wi cent stamp for lew edition OF
fashion book. Beautifully Illustrated III
co!ors. Contains a complete list Of the
latestsAyles in ladies' dress patterns.
Address PRICKLY ASH BITTERs CO.,
IA 4w st. Louis, Mo-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Governor Otero has appo'ntsd Johh =.
Mitchell, in Washington, D. c., commits.
sionsr of deeds for New Mexico. q,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Palamon Ortiz, Of Mora, has been struck
by appointive lightning, being nominated
as postmaster at that place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

! The families Of Messrs. Holt and Eggle-
ston, employed on the asylum bulldog
arrived on No. IL. to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
eucklen $ Arnica yalvs

The BEST SALvE In the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corns and all Ssin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. Tits
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Murphey-Van Petten Drui
Co., and Browne g Manzanares. "a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The COMMITTEES have employed J.@,C.
McCaddon as Janitor for the academy and
public school building.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The Elks had eight candidates admitted
to tho sacred sscrets of the order, Last
evening, 3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The lewis boys have received q flne line
Of. spring samples, from three leading east!
srn clothing houses. f,s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Chinese New Year. to-day, and the
Celestials have been around, making pres.
ehts to their American friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Policeman Elicaidwell is laid up with =
bruised foot. - Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The hook & ladder company are ar-
ranging for their annual mask ball, WASH
ingtoE'sHblrthday. gssg4rla
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Cooking stoves ah d all, kinds Of heating
stoves are kept constantly on hand, al
s~e&sonnble prices. at 8. Patty's, Bridge
street hardware store. 282-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Poll tax can be paid pfOFsthe next few
days, to W. G. Reid or C. Hollingsyorth..
Better pay up, sandsave the costs In the
Justice of the peace court. e,s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The ladies' glse club is getting along
nicely, under the leadership Of Miss Hattie
Knickerbocker, 1.,.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Attorneys TNitcheii and Larrazolo.', 1f'
this city, are OH the opposite sides Of the
Padilla murdsrcase, now on trial oversat
Santa Fe. 81 Efs-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Tbs Catholic church atsspelio u being
treated to a new roof, the tin portion,
being gotten from ]. j. Gehring, Of this
CITY. T kSE 1tSe 4yyn !,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

six hundred tons OF ice, from Las Vegas
hot springs, were stored in the Santa Fs
ice house at Raton, last week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

7. q. Mernin, Jas Sixth street, opposit,
opera house, has just received some very
fine pianos in mahogany and walnut, anf
will receive in a few days an elegant lint
OF mantolins. guitars and music boxes
everything in music, latest songs, etc.
Z ek-tf q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Mrs. M. ]. Woods has been confined I,
her bed, to-day. :
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

The snew reaches from here to Dodge
City, and probably beyond.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Candies made every day at Las Vegas
commission company,s, by W. b. Evans.
S4-tf, j Sf1% ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Work on the new hotel win begin Inn
mediateIy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Mics Crauch's Department Store will
have a sale on tumbiers, Thursday and
Tridav HI 81 ct
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
A Winter d Roses

And orange blossoms in delightful south
ern California. Only ffty.four hours
away. by the California Limited-Santa Fe
Route.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

Curtain chance of a life time SEQ y
wv }Ilfcld's ad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

TERRITORY OF NEW MExIcol..
County Of San Miguel. }ss
L. D. T. Hoskins, treasurer of, the abovs
named bank. do solemnly swear that the
above statement IL true. to the best of my
knowledge and belief. DIT. ,HosHINs, :
fstT Treasurer.
21st day of January, A. D., 1893
r. B. JANUARY, Notary Public.
Correct Attest.
4r O. B. Earickson,
II. W. Kelly, n
VIM. g. Hayden,
Directors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21
STREET TALK.

Building and loan directors meet. to-
night. - y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

nor RENT.-Unfurnished house, six
rooms and bath, corner Eli shth and
National avenue. Ga st..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-01-21

EGOOD ROOMS: These, With board, can
w he had at 403 Sixth street, corner Ma
tional. 55-tf
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made,
and that too, by :. lady in this country.
'Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs We're
undermined aud death seemed imminent.
For three months she coughed incessantlv,
and could not sleep She finally discover
ed a way to recovery. by purchasing Of us
Il hottie of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
assumption, and was so much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles, has been alb
solutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz y Thus writes w. G.. ETamnicl< d
Co., of Shelby, n. c. Trial bottles free at
IIill-Orr Erug Co. Regular sizs soc and
81 90 Every bottle guaranteed.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03

On to morrow (Thursday) afternoon at
o'clock meeting will be held in tho
City Hall for the purpose of organizing
bicycle club and taking steps to secure a
racing track All who feel an interest in
this matter are urged to attend this meet
ing. a large number of wheels are owned
ia Anderson and we should have a track,
which could be used elso for other sports.
It has been suggested that stock COM
pauy be organized and suitable and con-
venent lot be purchased or leased in or
near the city Remember the meeting,
and if you feel Interested in the project be
sure to be present.
Mr.. W. A. Fant has given us note that
was written under date of March 6, 1911.
by Gen. Robert Anderson, for whom An
derson County was named, to our kins-
man, Patrick Norris, Esq, who was then
Sheriff of old Pendleton District. In
substance the note stated that Mr.. Josiah
Wright had been indicted by a Mr..
Cherry, and that 'eD. Anderson would
sign a bond for his appearance at Court
The note has been well preserved end WAS
found by Mr.. Faut among some old
papers. The ink in which it WAS written
has not faded and the chirography shows
that the distinguished General wrote a
very plain but beautiful hand.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03

to attend the meeting.
Mr.. j. NJ. McAdalns, who lives near
First Creek Church, had valuable mule
killed by lighting last Saturday, while
Standing in it's stall in tho stable. The
stable and tree near by were both struck,
but the stable was only slightly damaged.
Another mule was in an adjoining stall TO
the one that was killed.
Rev. O.. L. Martin, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, who has been sick for
several weeks, ia able to be out again.
His congregation has granted him a
months vacation, which he will spend in
the mountains. During his absence his
pulpt will be supplied by Rev. G. w.
Gardner, of Greenwood.
The Williamson correspondent ofthe
Greenville Nc,rs, writing under date OF
the 29th ult., says: The Rev. W. J.
Dowell, who was appointed at the last
annual conference OF the Methodist Epis-
copa Church, South, to serve as pastor on
the Williamson circuit, has severed his
connection with the Methodist Church and
yesterday evening in company with his
wife united With the Baptist denomination
at Pelzer, where they were both received
into full fellowship of that church. Mr.
powelD served q circuit in Sumter County
last year and during his iinerancy in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, has
preached for thirteen years, which time he
has been Il member of the Georgia. Florida
and South Carolina Conferences.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-28
PEACE IN THE ORIENT.
for Chinese Loa N
Completed by England.

LONDON, Jan. 27.-It IS reported that
Lord Salisbury informed the cabinet
today that China had practically ac-
cepted the British offer of loan. The
cabinet, it is understood, will meet
again tomorrow.
A special dispatch from Shanghai
says the Japanese fleet is cruising off
tie coast of Shan-Tung.
BERLIN, jan 27. - The German
cruiser Gefon has again left Alden with
steam colliers to rejoin' the cruiser
Deutschland at Sokotra.
BERLIN, Jan. 27.-A dispatch to the
LohaI Anzeiger from st. Petersburg
says the czar. speaking at private
gathering of the officers Of the Pre-
obrajemsky regiment, said:
II wanted long ago to accept your
invitation, but events were weighing
heavily on my mind, particularly diff
culties with Japan. Now, thank God,
all is cleared up, and no conflict OF any
kind is to be feared"
BERLIN, Jan. 27.-It Is announc ced
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-28
FIFTEEN
MILLION
BUSHELS
Cash Wheat Is to Be Held at Ten Cents Over the
Price OF rlay-January Boosted Five Cents as an
Evidence of What Is in Store for the Bears

CHICAGO, Jan. 27-"Basing our
estimates on the government figures,
we think we now own every busheI of
surplus wheat in this country"
George E. French, the active man..
ager OF the big wheat combination, was
speaking for himself and Joseph Letter.
who is the visible head of the clique.
He said: According to the most re-
liable estimates obtainable, we think
there is not more than fifteen million
bushels of wheat unaccounted for, scat
tered over different parts of the coun-
try. We have holdings of at least that
amount so we can safely claim to have
possession of all the surplus"
Added to the government estimate of
630,O00000 bushels for last years crop
the 30,000,000 bushels carried over from
the crop of-1896 gave Mr. French his
basis Of sec, 900, 900 bushels as the orig
inal supply. This he proceeded to dis
pose of as follows: Exported to date,
145, coo bushels; estimated necessary
for home consumption, SAC, 900 900
bushels; estimated necessary for seed,
60,000,000 bushels, making a total Of
545, ,OU0O00- bushels comfortably put
away. The difference between the orig
inal estimated supply and the amount
accounted for is 15, GOO, 900 bushels. This
is the amount of wheat which, accord
ing to Mr.. French, furnishes the key
to the situation and on which the
clique" has put a price of ten cents
in advance of the Chicago price for
May wheat, whatever that may be
from day to day.
''The situation Is simply this" de-
clared Mr.. French. Everything goes
to show that this country has sent
abroad more than it's exportable sur
plus. We think wheat has been over