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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
MuRDEREss DIES BY LIGHTNING
Mrs. Place, Who Killed a Girl and Tried to
Kill the Girls Father.

Mrs. Place, Who Killed a Girl and Tried to
4t Kill the Girls Father.
New York, March 21.-Mrs. Martha
Place was executed at Sing Sing pris-
on yesterday. She was the first wom-
an to die in the electric chair in the
state of New York and she went to her
death quietly. Her death was instan-
taneous; but two shocks were given.
Mrs. Place murdered her stepdaugh-
ter Ida M. Place, a mere girl, on Feb.
z, 1898. She first threw acid in the
girls eyes and then smothered her. This
was early in the morning in their home
in Brooklyn. She waited the entire day
for her husband to return and then
attacked him with an axe, fracturlng
his skull and otherwise seriously in
juring him. Place, however, recovered.
The cause was jealousy of the girl, who
received more favors from Place. than
did Mrs Place.
All the laws delays were exhausted
TO save the woman, even to the in
sanity plea and a final appeal to Gov
interfere said: my sympathies in
criminal cases are for the WrOnged,
and not for the wrong-doer. The fact
that the criminal is a woman makes no
difference to me. l am always ready to
try to see that justice is done. In or
binary cases, if a woman is found pre-
cisely as blameworthy as a man, ]
would punish the woman exactly as
much as the man. [ have no sympathy
with rnawlxiSh SentimentalitV'
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
ABDUCTED BOY FOUND.
Little Gerald Lapiner Once More In His
Mothers Arins-Abductors Arrested.

Little Gerald Lapiner Once More In His
Mothers Arins-Abductors Arrested.
Painesville O., March pa start
ling sequel to the abduction of Gerald
Lapiner, the 3-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs Louis Lapiner, which occurred in
Chicago May 80, 1898, developed here
yesterday in the recovery and restor-
alton of the child to his mother, and
the arrest of Mrs. Ann Ingersou and
John Collins, who lives about a mile
west of gainesville, at whose place the
child was found and where he had been
kept since last June. On the goth of
May Gerald Lapiner was abducted by
a mysterious woman from in front of
his parents home, No. 8435 Prairie ave-
nue. in Chicago. The woman and child
were traced for a short time and then
all track of them was lost.
About two months ago a newspaper
account of the abduction and the re-
ward offered came under the notice of
Mr.. F. E. Ferris and his sister, Miss o.
c.. Ferris, neighbors Of the Ingersolls
Mr.. and Miss Ferris suspected that the
little boy who had been at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Ingersoll last June might
be the missing child and they reported
their suspicious to the Chicago police.
Mrs Lapiner came on, and accom-
panied by officers went to. the In
gersoll place, where she found her boy.
The Ingersolls were held and will be
taken to Chicago. They deny abduct-
ing the bow.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
FATAL SHOOTING AT CHICAGO
Wealthy Furrier Probably Gets. His Death
from Jealous Tailor.

Wealthy Furrier Probably Gets His Death
from q Jealous Tailor.
Chicago, March 22.-John T.. Shayne,
a wealthy furrier and prominent DEM
ocratic politician, was shot and probably
fatally wounded yesterday by Harry H.
Hammond, a tailor. The shooting oc-
CURED in the cafe Of the Auditorium
Annex, where Shayne was sitting at
lunch with Mrs. Hammond, the divorced
wife of Hammond, and two other Ia
dies Hammond walked into the cafe
and stood for few minutes and walked
out. In ten minutes he returned, and
standing inside the door deliberately
pulled off his gloves and then walking
quickly up to Shayne, who was sitting
with his back toward him, drew re-
volver Shayne attempted to rise, but
stumbled and fell. AS he was trying to
rise Hammond fired a bullet into his
back.
Shayne fell under the table, and Ham
mond, pulling up the table cloth, dellb-
erately fired two more bullets into the
helpless man. Shayne, who is a widow
er has been in company with Mrs.
Hammond a great deal since her divorce
from Hammond. Last night when 1t
was thought that Shayne's death was
certainty it was proposed that he should
marry Mrs. Hammond before his death.
Later, however, the physicians declared
Shayne had a faint chance for life and
the proposed wedding was postponed
Mrs. Hammond secured a divorce from
Hammond a year ago on the ground OF
ha hit11al drunkenness
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Looks Like a Murder Case.

Gree Bay, Wis, March 21.-John Do
bry, horseshoer living in this city.
was found dead about o'clock Sunday
night about two miles south of this city
and a few feet from the tracks of the
Fox River Electric railway. There were
several gashes on his head and the
theory is that he was murdered. An in
vestigation was held by physicians, with
the result that District Attorney Cady
authorized the sheriff to procure evil
dence in the case. Dobry had spent the
day in Depere and was walking home.
Bloodstains marked his track from the
limits of Depere to the place where he
was found.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
A Clever SyvindIe Which Was Sue.
cessfulIy worked In Paris.
At ell drug stores.

A Clever SvvindIe Which Was Sue
cessfulIy worked In Paris.
Swindling is as monotonous as ethics
or mathematics, and the various ways
and means resorted to in the last decade
Of the nineteenth century for obtaining
possession of other peoples money were
matters oe common knowledge in the
Egypt of Ra1aeses the Great. But the
Partisan police now affirm that new
departure has been made on the banks
of the Seine And this is how it was
worked:
An Office was hired in a good bust
ness street by the inventor of the trick,
who assumed the title of somebody and
company. chemical agents Being con-
vinced advocates of women's rights,
they employed some members OF the
fair sex, who dressed in the height of
fashion, used the most fashionable per-
fumes and then visited singly the best
apothecaries' shop. One of these fair,
false emissaries would stop her cab at
the chemists, come in and, taking out
her purse, ask for another bottle OF DR..
Beaumont's elixir. CDR. Beaumont, S
what?'' said the young man behind the
counter ''The elixir. Don t you know 2
emo; I am afraid I never heard of it.
'sOh, how tiresome, and my poor rheu-
matte husband will be so disappointed
Are you sure it was not here that our
servant bought it before?'' ''No, ma
dame; it was not here. Where is it sold
wholesaler 1T is sold wholesale, l
think And here the lady showed the
ticket on the bottle ''It costs francs. ;
That same day the chemist bought
the elixir wholesale, laying in fair
stock of it, and meanwhile many of the
confreres were doing likewise. But, as
nobody called any more on the obliging
chemists to buy the elixir, one of the
curious confraternity analysed this
specific which was supposed to relieve
rheumatics. He found that it was at
least perfectly harmless, consisting OF
water colcred by coffee grounds. The
police were then let loose upon the Ia
| dies and the chemical agents, but they
had all moved on, leaving no address.
They are said to have Melted about 10,
900 francs by the trick.-London Tele-
graph.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Died of His Injuries.

Deerfeld Wis, March 22.-John
Roehl, who was struck in the head by
George McCourt with an axe a week
ago. is dead, and McCourt, who has
been out on bail. was taken into GUS
tody by three officers from Jefferson.
The other brother, who was injured at
the same time, has shown some signs
of improvement the last two days. The
crime for which McCourt is held was
committed near here, the boys at the
time being engaged in cutting cord
wood in a grove, to which McCourt,
who was passing. objected. On their
refusal to stop, McCourt jumped from
his wagon an attacked them.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
State Notes.

The loss to the International bank, Of
Amherst. Wis, by reason Of the rob-
berry Of week ago was upwards of
$4,000.
The Mineral Point (Wis.) Zinc COM
pany has notified it's employees that the
wages will be raised on an average of
Is to 20 per cent. to take effect April l.
Mrs Harriet Hand, who has been
missing from her home at Madison,
Wis, with two small children of T.. l..
Hand for more than a week, was found
at the home of G. c. Thomas in Port
age.
Rev. j. S.. North died at Fox Lake,
Wis, aged 50. He had been a resident
Of Dodge county for over fifty years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Recent Riots Were Very Bloody.
CUBAN MAJOR SHOT IN THE LEGS.
Another Row and the Streets Cleared by
the Police Force.


At 10 p. m. yesterday Emil Cassin,
former chief trumpeter in Roosevelt's
Rough Riders and long resident in the
United States, who recently enlisted as
a lieutenant in the Havana police, shot
a major in the Cuban army at the Hotel
Inglaterra. Another man was wounded
in the affray that followed. Cassin,
dressed in plain clothing, happened to
be seated with friends at table in the
Cafe Inglaterra. A row was started
outside and he went to separate the
combatants one of whom refused to
obey him and used threats. Cassin,
who showed his shield, threatened to
shoot unless there was an immediate
surrender The mantle major in ques-
tion-refused to surrender, and CasSin
shot him, Wounding him in the legs,
The major staggered into the cafe next
door, Cassin following, pistol in hand
At his juncture the American patrol Of
the Eighth infantry entered and ordered
Cassin to put up his pistol. The latter
refused and one of the patrol, in an at
tempt to shoot Cassin, severely wounded
a bystander. The police then cleared
the streets Of the agitated crowd, look
ing on and momentarily expecting
general shooting affray. Emil Cassin is
Rough Rider trumpeter who accom-
panied Governor Roosevelt on his cam
paign tour through New York state last
autumn He is an Italian by descent and
has led a life of adventure, among 9TH
er exploits having been soldier in the
war between China and Japan.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Ex-Chief Files a Claim.

Fond du Lac, Wis, March 21.-Ex-
Chief Of Police McGrath has filed a
claim against the city for salary from
Jan. to the present time and gives no.
tice that he is chief Of police and stands
ready and willing to perform the duties
required of that office. The fire and po-
lice commission insists that McGrath re-
signed his position on Dec. 81 and that
they were authorized to fill it, as they
did, two days afterWard.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Proximity of Saloons to Schools.

Kenosha, Wis, March 22.-The saloon
war in Kenosha ended Monday night,
when the city council passed an or
dinance, by unanimous vote, providing
against the location of saloons within
800 feet of any church or school build
ing in Kenosha. The ordinance was
presented by the church people of the
city 1t will make several pieces OF
very desirable saloon property worth
less and the saloon men made hard
fight to prevent the passage of the
ordinance
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Birds of Significance.

''Peace is represented by dove, ism t
it % asked the man who was looking
over some allegorical pictures.
"Wen," answered the official who
had been to a diplomatic banquet,
Gloves used to figure in that connec-
ton. But quail on toast appears to be
more popular now. Washington Star.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
President Enjoys His Rest.

Brunswick, Ca, March 22.-President
Mckinley enjoyed a full day Of rest in
the delights of the retirement and fine
drives of Jekyl island. Politics did not
enter into his day and night fell with
out any conference with Speaker Reed,
who called, shook hands and chatted for
q moment
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Not Entitled to 1t.

''He wants a divorce, said the law
yer, "because he says his wife refuses
to cook for him. y
''He's not entitled to it, - replied the
dyspeptic partner. mo man is entitled
to divorce unless his wife insists upon
cooking when she can't =
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
WAR OVER AT LAST.
Treaty of Peace Signed by the Queen Re-
gent OF Spain.

gent OF Spain.
Washington, March Ism. Cambon,
the French ambassador, called at the
state department Yesterday and official
ly notified Assistant Secretary Hill of
the signing of the peace treaty by the
queen regent of Spain. The first news
of the signature Of the treaty by the
queen regent was conveyed to Secretary
Hay and the officials Of the administra-
ton through the bulletin Of the Asso-
ciated Press. The secretary was nat
urally gratified at the action which he
had expected would follow the course of
the cortes The action makes it posi-
BILE to exchange the notifications and
thus complete the treaty within the
time set by the treaty itself as the max
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Prenarine Cambon,s Credentials

Madrid, March 21.-Senor Silvela, pre-
mier and minister of foreign affairs, is
drafting the credentials that will en-
power M. Jules Cambon, Frnech ambas-
sador to the United States, to represent
Spain at the exchange of notifications Of
the treaty of peace in Washington.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Suicide of an Appleton Woman.

Appleton, Wis, March 22.-Mrs. Fred
Hartman, wife of a prominent stock
raiser OF this city. committed suicide
yesterday, shooting herself through the
heart While with one hand she located
her heart with the other she pulled the
trigger of a revolver belonging to her
husband. Death was almost instan-
taneous. No reason other than i'll health
is ascribed for the deed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Caught in a Running Belt.

Sheboygan. Wis, March 18Th. Kiss
niger, young man employed in Au-
gust Frome's sawmill at Howard, this
county, was caught in a belt at the
mill and carried around the shaft sew
eral times, his head being cut up consid-
erabIy, both arms broken and the
clothes torn from his body. His inju-
ries may prove fatal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Church Semi Centennial Celebrated.

Beloit, Wis, March H.-The First
Presbyterian church celebrated it's semi
centennial Sunday. The Rev. w. F.
Brown, who has been member nearly
fifty years, delivered a historical SER
mon and there were "reminiscences by
DR.. E. N. Clark, an original member.
There have been twelve pastors Of the
church and yesterday pictures Of all
were presented to the CONGREGATION.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Judge S. u. Pinney Very Ill.

Madison, Wis, March 21.-Judge S. u.
Pinney, who retired from the supreme
court bench a few months ago on ac-
count of ill-health, is seriously i'll at his
home here, and it is feared has not long
to live He has been sufferer from
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

xhave used Ripans Tabules with 60 much salts.
faction that can cheerfully recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once q week. Was told by different physicians
that 1t was caused by bad teeth. of which had
several. / had the teeth extracted, but the at
tacks continued. I had seen advertisements OF
Ripans Tabules in al the papers but had no faith
In them, but about six weeks since friend in
duced me to try them. Have taken but two OF the
small scent boxes Of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence OF the attacks Have never given
testimonial for anything before, but the great
amount of good which believe has been done me
by Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine to the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now. A I. DEWITT
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
WHY He STAYS.

mo, sir" said the red faced alder
man with great emphasis. ''I'm in the
franchise fight to stay.
II suppose, then. said the little
man with wide ears, THAT they don't
give you your wad until the whole
things ended = Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
have been a great sufferer from constipation

have been a great sufferer from constipation
for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief.
My feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 50
1 could not wear shoes on my feet and only loose
dress. I saw Ripans Tabules advertised in our
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them abo1t three weeks and there
is such a change! am constipated any more
and owe 1t all to Rips Tabules lam thirty
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabules for him. He feels some better but it will
take some time he has been sick so long, You
may use my letter and name as you like.
Mrs. MARY GoRMAN CLARKE.
have been suffering from headaches ever
since I was little girl. could never ride in a
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Gone To Be an Army Nurse.

Kenosha, Wis, March 21-Miss Lora
Blackman, one of the best-known young
ladies of this city, left yesterday morn
ing for San Juan, Porto Rico, where she
will join the United States army as a
nurse in the general hospital at San
lug
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
Running for Mayor of Lacrosse.

Lacrosse, Wis, March 18.-Dr. Wen
dali A. Anderson, who served two terms
as United States consul general at Mon
treal during Cleveland's administration,
was yesterday nominated for mayor of
this city on the Democratic ticket.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

Produce: bultei = Extra creduiei
fresh packing stock, 11@12c. Eggs
Fresh stock, 13c per dozen. Dressed
Poultry-Turkeys, S@12c per 10; chick
ems, 9@10c; ducks, S@91ac; geese, go
Skc. Potatoes-Common to choice, $50
zoe per blu. Sweet Potatoes-Illinois,
S150@225 per bbl Apples-Common to
fancy, s3.00@4.75 per bbl
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, March II.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
$4,000; sales ranged at $3.20@370 for
pigs, $S55@3.S0 for light, s3.5O@360 for
rough packing, $3.60@3S7h for mixed,
ard $3.65@3.s2k for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ranged at s5.3O@5.S5 choice to extra
steers, $4.7o@5S5 good to choice do
s4.3O@4.65 for fair to good, $3.S5@445
common to medium do, S3.75@4.10
butchers steers, $4.10@5.40 fed western
steers, $3.40@4.50 feeding steers, $1.75@
40 cows, $2.60@4.7O heifers, $2.70@430
bulls, oxe nand stays, $3.40@4.S0 Texas
and Lambs-Estimated receipts for the
day, 10000; quotations ranged at $3.50
4.70 westerns, $3.00@4.90 natives, and
s4.35@550 lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, March Fl.
Wheat-Higher: No. northern, 691ac;
No. northern, &C. Oats-Steady; 2SA
Barley-Steady; No. 2, 461ac; sample.
371a@45c.
Detroit, March II.
Wheat-Cash white, Tic; red, 71Ac:
May, 71Ac bid; July, 69Hc. Corn
Cash. 341kc. Oats-White. 31Ac. Rye
SIC.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

want to inform you,
In words OF highest
praise. OF the benefit
! have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I am q
professional nurse and
in this profession a clear
head is always needed.
Ripans Tabules does 1t.
After one OF my cases I
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice Of Mr.. Geo. Bow
err, Phi. g., $50 Newark
Ave-, Jersey City. ! took
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BECsIE WIEDxAE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

Mother was troubled
with eartburn and
sleeplessness, caused by
indigestion. for q good
many years. One day
she saw q testimonial
In the paper indorsing
Rfpans Tabules. She
determined to give them
o trial, was greatly
relieved by their use
now &aEaa thu
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
meath Of a Noted British Artist

London, March 21.-W. H. Millais, the
artist, is dead.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

My seven-year-oid boy
suffered with pains In
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could not
eat like children OF his
age do and W hat he
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

CdI VI ~ 1ntO o CkOWuCu
place without getting q
headache and sick at my
stomach. I heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
of the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too. and I
have been doing so since
last October, and will
say they have complete
~ cured my headaches.
I am twenty-niue years
old. You are welcome
TO use this testimonial
Mrs. J. BRooKMYRH.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

Tabules regularly. shekeeps a few cartons Ripans
Tabules in the house and says she viii not be with
out them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have
disappeared with the indigestion which was
formerly SO great burden for her. Our whole
family take the Tabules regularly. especially after
q hearty meal My mother is fifty years OF age
and Is enjoying the best Of health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an impossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules. ANTON Il. BLAUKES.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24

Madison. Wis. March 22.-The assem-
bly, ordered TO a third reading, without
q dissenting voice. the anti-pass bill
framed by the senate railroad commit
tee after striking out the forfeiture OF
office clause, Among the mportant
bills passed by the assembly were
those prov ding for the use of voting
machines in judicial elections appro-
priating $4,000 for a state park in st.
Croix county; appropriating $4,000 for
monument at Lancaster for Governor
Nelson Dewey, and raising the age of
consent to Is years,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
APPEAL TO F|L|P|NOS
To Be Issued by the Commission
the President Has Sent to
the Islands.
sCHURMAN TO WRITE THE PAPER

Which Will Ask the Natives to Submit
and Tell Them What Uncle Sam Wants
to DC fo4 Them Riots at Havana Result
in Eight Deaths and About Seventy
Wounded - Cuban Major Shot by a
Rough Rider"
Washington March 20.-The war de-
partment yesterday received the follow
ing dispatch from Major General Otis
regarding operations against the in
surgents The dispatch is dated March
10: Our improvised gunboats under
Captain Grant, Utah artillery, have full
possession of Laguna de Bay, and the
troops, inhabitants and property on the
shore of the lake are at our mercy.
Wheaton's brigade on the Pasig river
line drove the enemy northeast into the
province Of Morong. Last evening the
enemy attacked a portion of his force
south of Pasig. killing two men and
wounding twenty of the Twenty second
infantry. This morning Wheaton moved
against this insurgent force driving it
to the south fifteen miles, experiencing
very slight loss. The enemy left 200
dead on the field"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
NEWS OF THE STATE,
TElEGRAPHIC REPORTS OF THE
EVENTS OF INTEREST.
Matters Selected with an Eye to the
Wants of Our Own Observation-Disclosures
Happenings I'm the State During the Past
Few Days CuIled from the Reports.

Madison. Wis, March 1S.-The SEN
ate took no action on the anti-pass bill
yesterday 1t will disagree with the
house in the matter of the clause max
ing forfeiture of office penalty for
accepting pass. Ten bills were passed.
The house passed the bin to regulate
the BARRIERS. Fifteen other bills were
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-24
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, March II.
Following were the quotations on the
BOARD of Trade TODAY: