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Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15
LETTERS FROM MEMBERS.


Plans for a Steamboat.
If YOU should ever decide to have
plans made for a steamboat and should
wish my services, | should be happy
to give them. The colony has my best
wishes. Yours fraternally,
T.. Fl. Bramhall.
Camden, Maine.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

An international milling trust is
about completed. 1t is of English e.
traction. and will embrace all the great
mills of America and England. 1t is
the purpose of the combine to crush
out all the little mills, which it can do
by reason of advantages in railroad
transportation. BY selling flour at less
than cost of production in any given
territory, using some local merchant as
distributor, it will be able to crush
every little mill and buy it in at a nomi-
nal figure. The bread of the nations
will be at the mercy of the greed of the
new combine. 1t will not be so difficult to
control the flour as it has been the oil or
coal or many other products. When
the little millers get crushed they will
be willing to listen to socialism. Let
the good work proceed. | like to see
them reduced to poverty, as nothing
less will make them take an interest in
better social conditions. Appeal to
Reason.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15
UPS IND DOWNS.

The corrected returns of the recent
general elections in New South Wales
show that the Labor party elected ~
members to the new Parliament, the
Ministerialists A, and the Opposition
81, while five Independents also secured
seats. Thus it will be seen that the
Labor party holds the balance of power
and it can gain many concessions for
the workers or do great deal of dam
age to the capitalists parties.
In Switzerland railroad fares have
been enormously reduced within the
last few months. The rates are so low
as to astonish all travellers. This is
one of the disgusting results of national
ownership of railroads, which has very
recently been brought about in Switzer'
land. Now York Evening Journal.
A bank in Sturgis, Mich, broke the
other day. From $4,000 to $4,000 had
been deposited during the few days just
prior to the closing of the bank When
the safe was opened there was S25 inc
cash on hand. Best banking system on
earth-for the bankers.
The Chicago Tribune says that Secre-
tary of the Treasury Gage is after the
bogus bids for the war bonds. He will
not issue bonds to those who have
signed fictitious names. Gage is the
right man in the right place: he under
stands all the old lodges of the pluto
Gratis. There is an old saying that it
takes thief to catch thief.
The Armour and Vanderbilt Morgan
interests have raked in two more i'm
portant railroads. The former secured
the B. & O. and the latter the Monon
route.
Consolidation of ten or twelve of Bos-
tons national banks is as good as
assured. A circular has been issued to
the savings banks, who practically own
a controlling interest in these banks,
naming price which will be paid for
their holdings. The intention is to
! liquidate these banks, and organize a
new national bank, with a capital OF
| 100000 or S5.000,0O0. The largest
capitalization of any Boston bank at the
present time is $1,000, 000-the Mel
chants Baltimore American.
Preliminary steps for the organiza
ton of vapor stove trust are being
taken.
A Press dispatch says that syndi-
cate is being organized to consolidate
the warship building, armour plate and
gun making interests of the world. A
war syndicate is next in order.
7 The Hooley exposures in England
show that there were 90 lords. dukes
and earls who leaned their names for
various sums as bait to rope in the pub
lie in swindling enterprise.
The Social Gospel announces that
arrangements are being made for start
ing new colony on the west coast of
Florida. John Chapman. Rockwell,
Fla, will furnish information.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Ef Write TO treasurer concerns
subscriptions. Address commune
tions for publication to the editor.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15
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The political opponents of Judge Ma
guire of California were not content to
call him anarchist, " socialist" etc.
but even went further and denied his
participation in legislation favorable to
the masses, and as a consequence they
are lodging about trying to miss re-
corded and indisputable facts. Moral:
When confronted by reformer con-
fine your charges to sparkling gener-
alities.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Send in orders for "Nutshell''
will help the steamboat-and--lA
children.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15
The world do move
4 I i

We are often told that cooperation
of the toilers is impossible, and in sup
port Of this position we are reminded
of the many failures of such attempts.
But we look out upon the sea of compe-
tition and behold the countless wrecks
there, and we see that incessant fail
ures are taking place all over this con-
fused sea and then we redouble and
treble our efforts to bring the co-opera-
tive effort to successful issue. 1t
must not fail. 1t is the hope of the
world
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

The orders for "Nutshell' alre1
received will be filed in i very 4
days.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

We are glad to welcome Harmony
Colony notes, and hope they will now
be a feature of each issue.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Slavery as means of making men
pull together has had its day. Capital
ism is always on the wane. and its sup
port the hunger for profits on one side
and for bread on the other. will soon
take their place in history alongside
the overseer's whip. The future be-
longs to free combination, and whoever
shows the easiest road to that system
will deserve best of the world. If free
combination is the best way to produce,
it ought to win in fair competition, just
as capitalism did against slavery. A
few successful cooperative enterprises
would carry everything before them.
The world would hasten to adopt their
system, just as it adopted steam and
electricity as soon as it was shown how
Commonwealth.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

The Nutshell" leafet has been
slightly delayed, but will be ready
very shortly. Send in your orders.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Bellamy's great book, Equality, f"
Sl.25.
You can get Equality" and IN
'DusTRIAL FREEDOM one year for
Sl.5C
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15
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Some men denounce socialism and
curse socialists: they sing of patriot
ism, wave banners and talk of honor,
and then plumber the government.
They are devout and humble in APP
pearance, but exact 10 per cent inter
est off their victims, and while asking
forgiveness for themselves, they turn
their dependents out to roam the
earth, homeless.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Hurry up the steamboat fund.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

A reader writes to ask what has be-
come of the cooperative colony recent
Nv started in the state of Washington
under the auspices of the Brotherhood
of the Cooperative Commonwealth
something of which the Examiner had
much TO say u little while ago All that
we can say in reply is that we have
heard nothing from the colony Tor
month or more, not even receiving Il
copy OF its official paper, started short
ly after the removal of the general
offices to the colony site However,
hearing nothing of i'll report from the
institution it is safe to say that our CO.
oDerationist friends are getting along
all right. If they weren't the antl-co-
operation press would have let the mat
ter become fully known. Examiner,
Hartford, Conn.
Industrial Freedom is sent each week
to the Examiner. Our general offices
have not yet been removed to the col
ony site. but they will probably be so
moved soon.
The Examiner is right in assuming
that our enemies would quickly herald
our failure if it should become fact.
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The miners strike at Pana, ILL.,, Is
cumulative evidence of the determined
purpose of the capitalists to continue tC
Cypress and cnslavc the masses. At nc
no time in the past has this purpose
been so relentlessly pursued, nor have
the horrors of such policy ever been
greater. VIII the toilers quietly sub,
nit to such servility without any
attempt to free themselves from the
CALLING chains of wage slavery? Even
under the adverse conditions which
now exist, industrial freedom is posi-
BILE. if the workers will but unite in CO.
operative production and distribution
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Herr Fischer. the German Socialist
hurls defiance at the Emperor of Ger
many, and now the War Lord will ado
his contribution to the gayety of ma
tions Heretofore the Emperor has
invoked lese majestic whenever occa
sion seemed to demand, but there is
something in the air in Germany now
which may stay the iron hand, and if il
does his prestige is gone. On the other
hand harsh measures may precipitate
crisis which will end in "a new order OF
things, and this the Emperor may not
be prepared to invite.
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Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

In our illustrated edition we expect
to reproduce at least eight views of
buildings in Equality. and possibly a
few more may be presented.
Those who want to know about
Equality, its trials, privations, hard
ships and final triumphs, should send
for extra copies of the illustrated
number.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

When the rich rule, the poor must
groau in poverty.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Army scandals are the ripe fruits
of the contract system.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

EDISON. SATURDAY, OCT. Is, '9S
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15
New Zealand Leads.

4 4 Z
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

If you are willing to accept special
favors because of any merits of your
own, you may be sure you are not d
socialist.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

The poor .deluded toiler will declaim
against paternalism, saying that gov
eminent control would destroy indi-
viduality and take away all incentive
to action, and then he will spend
months trying to secure a job in some
department of government. or as a
last resort, join the army.
He can't see that his own actions
belle his arguments.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

The toilers want masters, and get
them: they want to be humbugged,
and they are most of the time; but
those who are most willing to accom-
modate the people in these respects
are really their most dangerous enc
mies-they are vastly more danger
Gus than the Spaniards, however much
they may praise the flag or glorify
the president.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Their fellow toiler and boon COM
panion, President Mckinley, is to ad-
dress the Brotherhood of Railroad
Operators.
After his address will prosperity
provoking Mckinley go to the home
of one of the toilers and partake of
their store.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Having by means of rent, interest
and profit, plundered the toilers. the
eXploiters now ask us to stand guard
over the spoils, while they plunge into
excess.
VIII We do ii:
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-10-15

Our Illustrated number will contain
views of our apartment houses, din
ing hall. cabins, bakery, school
house, laundry, barn, and, if possible,
will include Il view of our mill.
All interested in learning of our
progress should order extra copies of
this edition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. Oct. 26.-The early Liverpool ca
bles showed that the wheat market there had
gone to smash. as December had lost equal
10 2s4c per bushel since yesterdays close Paris
was lower. while British consols were strong
story of improvement in the political situation
abroad. The opening price of wheat here was
from s@1c bushel lower for December than
Yesterdays closing quotations. Traders, how
ever had a lurking apprehension that the for
e,en calm might be only the precursor of an
other storm When later in the session a
further advance in consols was announced and
there was an addition of Id to the opening
ing here became more pronouncedy bearish
and prices of wheat dropped through the bar
rier of "puts'' that had been previously stop
ping the way. The total primary Western re-
ceipts amounted to 1,5s7.0o0 bushels against
T. 1870 600 bushels the day corresponding last
week The market ruled heavy the greater
part of the session. but had numerous slight
reactions. due to taking profits by shorts. New
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
THE LONDON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Oct 26.-The Evening Post
London financial cablegram says: The stock
markets ere opened dull to-day but closed
strong at top prices on bears struggling to
cover lines put out during the recent fall In
vestment stocks attracted some genuine in
vestment buying. which frightened the BEARS
and this evening the scramble was increased
by confirmed rumors that Major Marchand had
asked the Egyptian Government for a safe
conduct from Fashoda and the outbreak Of
fever among his followers. Consols closed at
1885, buyers.
Americans were decidedly strong on New
York support and closed at abeout the best.
Grand Trunk was firm in sympathy.
Spanish fours and other Paris specialties
were strong, the Paris Bourse being wonder
fully steady
Gold continues to go into the Bank of Eng
land and large amounts have been bought for
that quarter In anticipation of future arrivals.
MADRID oct. 2s-Spanish tours closed to-
day at sl75. Cold quoted at 80 TO-
CLOSE.
LONDON. Oct. 2s-Canadan Pacific, s3Z
Grand Trunk, So; Bar Silver, weak, Esd
Money, 3h per cent.
LONDON, Oct. 2s.-spanish As have advanced
q
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27

York reported some acceptances of last night S
offers from this side, Notwithstanding the de-
preston in the foreign markets.
Prices rallied in the last ten minutes Que
largely to prudential purchases by shorts VINO
had profits. Various other reasons were as
signed. such the taking of some wheat IN
New York for Russian shipment and report
that cargo had been worked at the seapoard
for shipment to Austria December closed l1sc
lower.
Weather conditions developed oecloeuiy
firm undertone in corn Severe storms through
out the West restricted the interior movement
and everywhere receipts were light. Decenlpsr
began v lower at 3i7sQ32c, advanced to 321&
QS2Ssc. then reacted 321sG32Ac sellers, the CLOS
ing price.
Oats acted Independently prices ruling nigh-
er on light offerings and scattered buying by
the crowd generally. Closed Bc higher.
Provisions barely steady. suner1ng
very small decline in view OF grain weakness
and lack of speculation. Pork and laro are
unchanged and ribs declined 212c
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUITS IN NEW
YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct 2s.-The Journal of Com
merce under this date says: There were ru-
mors anoat to-day that the California Raisin
Association proposes to make further advance
in prices in view of the light demand since
the last advance. Trade generally seems to be-
lieye this report is being circulated with a
view to stimulating the demand at current quo
tations as 1t is not stated how soon or to
what extent prices are to be raised. Seeded
raisins are reported to be in very good de-
mand though prices vary widely There has
been considerable demand for Valencia raisins.
Sultanas are scarce on spot. Currants are in
better request and the market is firm, with an
upward tendency. Apricots are firm, but the
limited supply and comparatively high prices
demanded restrict business. There is no change
in the market for figs.
California prunes firm. Spot stocks are
small and under gradually increasing de-
mands of consumption the market is tending
inward There is considerable inquiry for
Oregon and Washington prunes. but there is
little or nothing obtainable on spot, and there
are few offerings from coast. Some 1897 stock
Is selling from second hands at 6Q61sc for 40s
G50s. and seems to be giving good satisfaction
70 blyerS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
THE STOCK MARKET.

There was a further improvement IN nhniiis
stocks. and sales in several of the leaders were
more active than of late.
Seq. BeIcher is assessed &c. 1t is quoted at
1c bid.
In local securities Hawaiian Commercial was
firmer at SAC 80, and Oceanic Steamship weaver
at $50 80.
The following amounts of ore were shippvu
by rail from the mines of Eureka and Haillii-
ton districts. New. for the week ending &c
tober 81: From Eureka district-Eureka CON-
79, $50 pounds; Excelsior. "a 2s0; NJ FarhngeII'
214O; Jackson rs. 900: Phenix. 49, S70 Flchf9Ilu,
35 $50; Rising Star (Silverado), $3.50; SILVER
West 1900: Williamsburg. 81, $50 From rama Iea
ton-McEllin, 70, $50; Rocco. LAM & Co.. So 1oo'
Rocco Smith & Jackson, 104, $50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
NEW YORK GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

NEW YORK, Oct. s.-FLoUR-Receipts. &c. :
705 barrels; exports, 49, 900. Dull and weak with
wheat: Minnesota patents. $44i 30; winter
straits SO 6O@3 70.
wHEAT-Receipts, 17l,125 bushels; exports,
"a 900. Spot easy; No. 2 red, 77@4c +. o. b. afoat
Options were under bearish control all day and
closed 1A@Issc net lower. The main weakening
factors were decidedly weak cables. jump in
consols and heavy selling pressure at Chicago.
There was a slight rally finally on covering.
red May, IL 9-16@7S s-1sc. closed rec.
HoPs-strong State common ono TO choice, d 1895
Pacific Coast 1886 crop, 7G0c; 1897. 1l9l5c; 1888.
1SQ20c
METALsGThe local market for metals ex-
hibited more or less irregnlarity to-day, but no
the whole was unsatisfactory and the outlook
for Improvement in that line was rather du-
bious At the close the Metal Exchange called:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS very quiet; 81 bid, 81 q
asked.
LEAD-Steady for spot, but easy and dull
for futures; 50 S. bid, 50 671k asked. The firm
naming the settling ts e pres at fsT 1ead'ns
Observation-Disclosures but firm; 50 bid, s. l219
asked.
points lower to higher. Sales, $4,000 bags. in
Guiding November, 500 05; March, IS 5oQ95 3d.
STIGAR-Raw firm; fair refining, 3S.c; cen
trifugal Sc test, 4Ac; molasses SIC; refined
BIT BfsIqITfTER-ReceiptsS $500 packages. Firm
Western creamery 15922c; Elgins. 2Sc; fancy
iTGGGsEReceipts. 1900 packages. Market firm
Western. zoe. r-e.
NEW YORK. Oct. 26-California dried fruits
firm. -, ~, 60, -1.o
NJ; prime wire tray. 7kQ7%c; choice. 7%gSc
ia PRuH 4@szc per ID. to quality ant
siz AgPRIcoTs- Royal, 11@14c; Moorpark, lsa17c
/ PEACHEs-Unpeeled. s1sq11c; peeled, 14l4a
1Sc per 10.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
EASTERN CATTLE MARKET.

CHICAGO Oct. 26.-CATTLE-Fairly active
demand. Choice steers, s. 1905 so; medium,
81 75Q5; beef steers. 50 9oQ4 10; stockers and
feeders. 81 75a4 55; bulls, 81 1904 10; cows and
heifers IS SOFT %; calves, SO 25Q7; Western
rangers. 81 65Gl4 IS; Western fed steers, SAG
5 80; Texas grass steers, 50 1904 Is.
HOGS-Were in good demand. Fair to choice.
90 556I3 S2I1 packing lots So 4593 SPY: butchers,
SO 45Qs s21k; mixed. So 1898 IS; lights. 50 400
SHEEP-The demand for sheep was quite
animated at steady prices Lambs were wanted
at $4gp4 so for the poorest, and choice to extra
steady, with few good enough going over 81 50.
Western range lambs sold largely at IS ESQ
wanted at g SOFAS % for common lots up to
81 50Gi4 65 for choice focks, a good many West
ern range sheep selling at 81 5oQ4 60; feeding
Receipts-Cattle. 1900; hogs, $4,000; sheep
1900.
DENVER Oct. 2s.-CATTLE-R Receipts. 1900
Market steady to firm Beef steers, ~ soa4 70;
so%S aaA S az st freight PAID So S54 zo
bulls stays, etc. 81 25G3.
HoGs-Receipts. 500 Market weak to SC
50 5aila8 81; heavy, s. 5oGs 50. - :.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1880; market steady and
unchanged. Good fat muttons, 50 25q4 z0;
KANSAS CITY
KANSAS CITY, oct. 2s.-CATTLE-Recelp
lower Native steers $3Q5 40; cows and heifers.
81 50GD4 % stockers and feeders. 50 5oq4 40;
HoGs-Reeeipts, 1000; market steady. Bulk
of sales SO 506p3 So; heayies, SO 50@3 go; pack
ers SO 6003 IS; lights, IS 47sG3 So; pigs, 50 500
9 80
SHEEP Receipts 5000; market firm. Lambs.
$4Gp5 so; muttons, 1894 so.
OMAHA.
OMAHA, Oct. 26-cATTLE-R Receipts, $500;
market steady Native steers 81 1905 80; West
ern steers, So 1904 40; cows and heifers. 50 Is
"a: stockers and feeders. 50 5OGp4; calves, 81 90
ar: bulls and stays, 81 2393 TO-
Heavy, So 500s SIR; mixed. 50 52la@3 So; light.
SO 55GI3 60; bulk of sales, So 523saS o.
tive rnuttons So S0Go4 40; Westerns. s. 1904 %;
| stockers 50 50Ql4 49, lambs. 81 50g5 so
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

BAGS-Calcutta Grain Bags for next season,
nominal, at 47s@5c Wool Bags, 26Q2Sc' san
Quentin Bags. 81 So: Fruit Bags. SC, SIC ana
SIC for the three grades of white and 7QSc Tor
brown
COAL-WellIngton, SIS per ton; new weiii l,
ton. So; Southfeld Wellington. 81 so; Seattle,
S.; Bryant, Sc; Coos Bay. So Wallsend 81 %;
Scotch, IS; Cumberland $40 in bulk and 81 20
in sacks Pennsylvania Anthracite Egg, pa st4s
Camel $40 per ton; Rock Springs and Castie
Gate 81 so; Coke, Sl2 per ton in bulk ana Sl4
in sacks. -
SUGARAThe Western Sugar Refining Com
many has reduced its prices and quotes,
terms net cash: Cube Crushed, and Fine
Crushed csc; Powdered, 61sc; Candy Granu,
lated sac; Dry GRADUATED, sic; Confectioners
a, size California A, 5hc; Magnolia A, 51sc
Extra C. SC; Golden c, 4Bc half-barrels' &c
more than barrels, and boxes 1sc more. nc
order taken for less than Is barrels or its
equivalent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-27
EXCHANGE AND BULLION.
WHEAT AND OTHER GRAINS.

WHEAT-The market continued to decline
under diminished business call.
Spot Wheat-Shipping, = 21K91 23f&; milling,
81 25Q1 2T1.
CALL BOARD SALES.
Informal Sesson-9:15 o clock December
1000 ctls. 81 221k; 2ooO 81 2s 49, O0O 81 23 1000.
81 23as; 80, 0Co, 81 231s.
Second Session December = Is, 900 ctls,
81 %; 5000, 81 22Z
Regular Morning Session-December-1 900
Afternoon Session : December = 5000 ctls.
81 231s; 1000 81 1885; 1000. 81 1885, 2Go0, 81 2S
10 900, 81 23ls. May-2000. 81 25I5.
BARLEY-The market drags along without
much change and but little business.
Feed. 81 171991 22h Brewing, 81 25q1 50 per
ctl.
CALL BOARD SALES:
Informal Session-s:15 oclock-No sales.
Second Session-No sales.
Regular Morning Session-December-20 ctls,
81 231a
Afternoon Session December 1000 cts,
81 23k
OATS-The market is dull, as it generally is
just before collection day. Values are undis-
turbed.
Fancy Feed. 81 rs per ctl; good to choice.
8 2eq1 22R: common. 81 1591 In; Surprise,
81 30G1 So; Gray. 81 15Q11 17l6; milling, 81 2o@
l 20.
COMMISSIONERS Eastern quotations do not
affect this market which is dull with free Of
ferings.
Small round yellow. 81 20: Eastern large. yell
low. 81 021a@1 05; white. 81 o21s91 05: mixed,
s1G1 0211 per ctl; California White, 81 05q1 O71
RYE-California, 81 20Q1 2212; Eastern 81 lf7s
per ctl
BUCKwHEAT-Eastern is quoted at 81 70