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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16
Couidn't Help Him.
Detroit Free Press.

DCliOit ElCc IiCSc.
One of the hotel clerks tells this as hap
pening when the eclectic school OF physi-
clans were holding their convention here: i
There was a bright-eyed old codger bus
tied into the office, registered from an Iowa
town. and he at once asked me IL all the
strangers he saw there were preachers.
Doctors / informed him. He dropped his
valise. stepped TO the nearest OF the
eclectics and inquired. Air you a doctor?'
The doctor pleaded guilty.
Good! I jest heerd there was a hull wad
o. you here
Ives. we're all Doctors as others be-
gan TO gather around.
Wall. you make quite a herd. / must
say. when you're all punched on the same
range. But what i want ter ask Is, do you
know a durn thing bout blackleg?'
About what?' inqrts-j a scholarly look
ing eclectic from Mass~chusett
"'Blackleg.'
81 must confess that I do not. How
does IL affect the patientT
Don't AFFECT patients. but it's gol dinged
hard on steers
After much talking IL simmered down
10 the fact that none of the physicians
knew how to cure blackleg.
'Mighter knowed it, snapped the disap-
pointed cattleman. Got a few thousan' O.
the same kinder plugs a doctorin' out IN my
State. The hull tarnal bunch OF 'em put
together don't know enough TO cure one
steer with the backlog"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

A well-meaning minister who addressed
the Christian Endeavor convention last
week urged the establishment OF a Chris
tan newspaper meaning thereby a paper
which should contain nothing offensive or
dangerous to the most innocent member of
any household. Preference. of course. would
be given to all news Of a religious char
acter and all records of crimes except those
Of a minor or comparatively innocuous sort
gestion Of the sort. and. in fact. the plan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16
THE OPTICIAN AND THE OCULIST.
In the Fitting Of Glasses q Matter OF
Physics or Medfcines
New York Post.

ANCE 4oAh Oos
There is trouble between oculists and op-
ticians. Several medical and oculist socie-
ties have recently passed resolutions con-
demning the practice of opticians in ex-
amining eyes and fitting glasses without a
physicians prescription. The resolutions
state In all cases that the adaptation Of
lenses TO defective eyesight belongs proper
ly to pathology and should be practiced only
by regular graduated physicians. Opticians
they denounce as mere tradesmen, and they
'discountenance their growing pretenses
and assurances"
There Is another side to the question, how
ever, which the opticians set forth with
much emphasis. Their claim Is that the fit
ting OF lenses to a defective eye and the
treatment OF a diseased eye are two sep
arate and distinct matters which should not
be confused. The former. they declare. re-
quires no knowledge of medicine, but rather
of the laws OF physics. as IL deals merely
with lenses and the refraction OF light.
This science of 'optometry" is not taught
In any institution of learning In the coun-
try. Its theoretical foundation rests on the
laws of light. and the rest Is practice. The
only place TO learn Ii is In the Office OF one
who practices II. Thus speak the opticians.
who are seeking and have been seeking for
a long time to obtain for this science q
legal status, to nave II taught and Its prac-
tiioners recognized. The effort II much
IKE that which was made for dentistry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

During the coming week there will be
many strangers I'm town. Committees have
been seIected TO look after them. but. that
al nay not lack for attention. the commit
tees must have the assistance Of about
everybody. There will be hundreds of peo-
pie who cannot easily hnd locations. They
win not know about streets and street cars.
Many will not care to inquire. The best
kind Of Hospitality that the people of In
6isnapolis can oRsr thess visitors Il to show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Those Democrats who ~criticise Mr.. Bryan
for taking 500 for a speech to firemen in
Pennsylvania are unreasonable. They seem
to forget that he must have a little money.
and that the way to get it is to have re-
course to his vocation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16
Willing to Accommodate.

The British tourist wandered into the
"Rustlers' Retreat" and languidly asked
for a "'ighball."
Jake" called the accommodating bar
keeper to his assistant asleep. in the corner,
1.-THE gent wants a eyeball. 1 dunno wot
fer, but he wants it. Go out and ketch a
Chinaman."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Detroit Journal.

Detroit Journal
Sunday School Teacher-who was the Wis
est man. Johnny,
Johnnie-Solomon.
Teacher-Thats right. Now. Willie. who
was the strongest man?
Wilie-Jonah.
Teacher-Wrong. But what reason have
yc. for believing Jonah was the strongest
ran?
wilie-'cause the whale couldn't hold HIN
after IL got him down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

tn discovery Of new gold fields. Of .unpre-
cedented richness Is the regular thing of
late I'm the way OF news. The Cape. Nome
strike Is the latest. The field is now in
American territory, but Canada may claim
A later on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Those who were hoping for evidence Of
lu-kewarnness in the recruiting of the ten
regiments Of volunteers are sure of disap-
pointment. There is no excitement over the
enlisting. but during the first four or five
days enough men have been enlisted to
make one regiment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

When It Is recalled that General Sherman
and all prominent officers since his time
were put on the retired list when they ar
rived at the retiring age. there seems no
good reason why the services of General
Shafter should be signalized by his being
retained after ne has reached the age OF
sixty-four year,.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

One OF Brigham Young's sons threatens
the revival Of polygamy by the Mo-mons IL
persecution is begun. This doubtless has
reference to the case of Representative Rob-
erts- Out in Salt Lake City the war be-
tween the Mormon and anti-Mormon news
papers Is already very bitter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

When two hundred teachers and. superin-
tendents apply for the SUPPLEMENTARY OF
the Marion schools, there can be no deny
Ing that the schoolmaster is abroad in large
uumbers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

The tin-plate workers get an advance OF
Is per cent. in their wages because the
conditions Of the country warrant 1t, but it
10 not often that the wages Of 5000 people
are increased Is per cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

No membe Of the Epworth League should
stay at home this week for fear that he or
she cannot find ample accommodations. The
people OF Indianapolis will furnish an
abundance of hospitality of the first quality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Probably the President will consider the
matter some time before he concludes to
Join Great Britain in forcing China to live
UP to its pledges to American syhdicates
holding railroad concessions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

An Eastern paper asserts that George
Fred Williams. of Massachusetts,. and John
r. Mclean. of Ohio, are to speak at the
Altgeld meeting. in Chicago. this week. in
the presence of Mr.. Bryan, so that he may
see which Of them is best fitted for second
Mace on his ticket.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Coffee Is said to be produced at the Tres
ent time in excess Of the demand for on
sumption. n a huge surplus has aocumu-
lated. This fact seems not to have reached
the trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

The enlistment in Boston for the new regi-
nants was the largest the day after Aguin-
aldo-Atkinson's insults were posted as
placards by night over the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16
One Thing

The INVENTOR wonder If you could be in
duced to back an automatic fishing ma
chine?
The Capitalist-When you get an auto
matte Photographic lying attachment per-
fected I'll talk to you about 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Not Early.

Il can't say l suffered much from lack of
early education" said the self-made man.
That is strange" said the interviewer.
"Oh. not so very strange. / went to night
school,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

The treasurer OF the United States has
refused to take gold coin In exchange for
silver certificates. 1t was different three
years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

mo, I positively cawn't go wheeling any
more" said Cholly.
isn't 1t fashionable? 90 asked the vulgar
person.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Those persons who are trying to find on
other name than Americans for citizens of
the United States will not be appreciated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Murat Halstead says from personal knowl-
edge that Aguinaldo is a lying little wretch.
No enc ever said that Of the original George
Washington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-16

Now that business is good. 1t should be
strictly attended TO.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

ST. ~LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. d. 6-Riggs House. Ebbit,
House and Willard's Hotel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
September Wheat Lost 7-Sc, but Deem
Der Options Closed l.Sc Higher.
CORN AND OATS BOTH CLOSED HIGHER
Provisions Opened steady, but Later
weakened ana Closed Mt n Loss
of = 1-2a5c.

| Chicago. September 15.--Tradng In wheat
today was marked by weakness IN September
and comparative frmness In deferred futures
Elevator interests were willing to sell Sep.
tember and disposed of enough to cut &c of
previous prices December vas helped by firm
Northwestern markets and good demand
December and &c for September. Oats adj
vanccd about isc. Provisions closed 2l4a5c
lower.
Wheat opened trine lower than It closed
yesterday. The decline in December was
quite marked but the option had some out
side support, which held the decline well in
check The market during the first two hours
except for short periods of activity Ia Sep
tomber was exceptionally dull. Strength in
December was mostly artificial as n good deal
OF changing was done selling September and
buving December. That December did nor
advance was due to the selling by shorts. and
though price changes were narrow the general
feeling in the pit was one of heaviness The
September premium in the meantime entirely
disappeared and the price of that option hnai-
" declined poot. about half cent under
December, with elevator people Wiling TO sell
even at that figure, Up to within about
thirty minutes OF the close trading was dull
and weak. Toward the end of the session
more activity was shown. The soaboard re-
loads engaged, Tho Northwest markets pre-
viously rather weak turned firmer and local
shorts. not satisfied with their position in
view of the stubbornness of December, COW
cred their early sales.
Northwestern receipts were 1922 cars, against
S9l last week Chicago received ll3 cars.
Total primary receipts 245,00O bushels. The
Northwest predicted heavier receipts next
week. Atlantic port clearances OF wheat and
-four aggregated $4,000 bushels. Argentine
shipments were liberal, l0i9,O0O bushels.
which was given ms one OF the reasons for
weakness in foreign markets, The Northwest
promised an increase of stock of about 1100,-
l00 bushels. which Indicated visible increase
IF over 1900 600 bushels.
December opened No lower at 70SsmT0a. 1t
declined TO Jola and rose to 705sGn near the
lose II closed at 707s September sold as
ow 40 and closed at I0A. decline of &c.
Corn was very dull but steady. until near
he end OF the session, when n sudden ad-
'auce in September was caught by good buy
ng by shorts, which was kept firm by the
arGe cash demand and the strength In De
ember wheat Receipts, 9i2 cars.
oats were steady all day Receipts 1873 cars |
Provisions were steady early with the hrm |
og market. prices holding close Ia yester-
lays closing figures Later the prices suf- |
cred little all around. At the close pork
vas 2lsd5c lower; lard &c lower, and ribs a
hade lower.
Estimated receipts Saturday: Wheat. 1875
airs; corn 952 cars. onts 3i7 cars; hogs $1,000
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STOCKS CLOSED LOWER.
Brooklyn Transit and ST. Paul Showed Ex.
tremely Heavy Losses.
DEALINGS WERE ON AN ENORMOUS SCALE
Depression Was Partially Caused by
the weakness of the Foreign
stock Markets.

| Now York. September 15.-Thcre was pres
sure to sell Brooklyn Transit and st. Paul
from the outset today. Brooklyn Transit
occupied the center of the stage all day. The
dealings In this stock were on an enormous
scale and the amount thrown overheard on
the decline made the fact Of inside lquida-
ton obvious. The bears, of course, were
also very active in this stock and the occa-
sionai covering bv this element afforded the
only effective check to downward plunges
of tho stock There seemed to be no sup prt
accorded at all until It had touched 90. From
that stage there were occasional checks ana
rallies before 1t touched the extreme low point
at S6A. After final rally to So. II closed
again under pressure at a net loss OF ga
The other members of the Flower group did
not develop any keen sympathy until late in
the day, when Peoples Gas, Federal Steel
and Rock Island were down from Ia t. 3
points. These stocks rallied somewhat be-
fore the close. Holders OF ST Paul were
disappointed over Yesterdays dividend action.
which broke the price point at the opening.
There was a subsequent recovery of nearly
all the losses and the whole railway list
moved up to nearly last nights level In
manner to suggest the Inauguration of an
influential buying movement.
The appearance of strength was increased
by a brisk demand for the coalers, which rose
from l TO 81. The upward movement came
to an end before noon, when Brooklyn Tran
sit Sugar. Peoples Gas and the Western
railroad shares generally. led by st. Paul.
fell away by degrees. st. Paul dropped to
1895 and ruled below 1870 for the rest of the
day Except in few isolated cases there
was no subsequent demonstration of strength.
The closing was irregular at net losses
throughout the list.
The depression of foreign stock markets had
some effect here. the drop 20 the low point
in st. Paul coming close upon the announce
mput OF the weakness in British COnSOlS. The
arprehcnsion of an unfavora3le bank state
ment tomorrow had It's effect in the late
bleak, The preliminary estimates indicate
that the banks have lost during the week by
shipments to the interior and by subtreas-
ury operations over sS,Oo0000. The quiet tone
of the money market during the latter part
of the week indicates clearly that the banks
are within their legal reserve limit.
The bond market moved IN sympathy with
stocks. but changes as rule were not large.
Total sales, par value, Sl,495,0OO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
ST. Louis Grain and provts,on..

st. Louis, September 6.--Wheat-No. .
7o& May 74M No. . hard 6Sisd6s. Corn
No. > cash 81 September 81; December 9flk /:
May 26is, oats-No. cash 2S September
227s: May %; No. white 25dp26. Pork stcGtN
prime steam Shy choice $50 Eggs steady
at -. Flour unchanged Timothy seed
steady at 2.25. Cornmeal steady at / $50, so
steady TO firm: timothy s.00Gli0. 50. Whisky
steady LIZ Cotton ties. hemp Irvine and
bagging unchanged. Dry salt meats steady;
clear ribs 5,62@ clear sides SIS. Bacon
steady; boxed shoulders 5.T5: extra short
clear 500; ribs 6.l2I5: clear sides g. %. Re-
Flour 1000 wheat 4, 000; corn 81 900;
oats 5000. Shipments Flour 5000; wheat 5000
corn $1,000: oats $4,000
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Houston comparative stntemens.
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FINANCIAL BRIEFS.

New York. September 15.--Clearings s1s3.-
6C6.1l; balances s6.632, 100.
Paris. September l5.--Three per cent renter
l01f 12iSc for the account: exchange on Lon
don 25f PC for checks
New York, September 15.--The Commercial
Advertisers London financial cablegram says:
Tho markets here were gloomy today, the
Trnnsvaal situation being regarded as very
serious. The close was at the worst. Amer
icans were heavy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
LOCAL WAREHOUSE sysrEM.
Plum to Secure Cotton and Control
the Market.

q
the Market.
Atlanta. Ca. September ia New York
special says.
John ~ Searles, the millionaire who Is
interested In the mineral and agricultural de-
velopment OF tho state. is interested In a
movement Of cotton planters OF this section
70 establish u local warehouse system and
hold their product until they can control the
market Ho Will be represented at the con-
venuon OF cotton interests to be held hero
October >. lie Is president Of the American
Cotton company. ~
When asked what there was III the move
1uent Of southern farmers 10 hold their cot
inn until the price went up. Mr.. Searles said:
There y q great deal in II this time. Here
toivre such schemes on the part OF tho
reasons and the planter has never yet found
himself In u position 10 command the prices
tof bis product. Hc has, been forced TO sell
MS cotton as soon rs he could get II out
OF the held In order to raise money for hIs
creditors. This necessarily meant sacrifice
ShangeS have come about. Insurance on
cutton has been reduced BY the round bale
system and the capacity Of the warehouse
has been greatly Increased. Capital il now
ready to build these warehouses; at places
where the cotton production Is considerable
ana when they are built the PLANTER NAV
bring his cotton there take a certificate ~
Hs delivery and negotiate the certificate whei,
ever he pleases, for 1t Will be az good I'd
money anyway The farmer may borrow IA
per cent Of the value Of his cotton al tha
Market price II he secs At or sell II outrirht
80 the warehouse on the spot"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
Decrease.
NEW YORK EXCHANGE.
LESS liz.
New York Money.

New York. September 15.-Money on call
firm at iM6 per cent; last loan at per cent
Prime mercantile paper 4156D5 per cent Ster-
ling exchange steady, with actual business in
bankers bills at 4.s4%Gi.s5 for demand and
.S2isa4.s 2& for sixty days; posted rates
4 S3&G4.Si and 4.S1M4.S7is. Commercial
bills 4.S@4.S2. Silver certificates 59I594 /.
bar silver So: Mexican dollars Az. Govern
ment bonds firni State bonds inactive; rail-
road bonds weak
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
GALVESTON srArEMENr.
COTTON on suIppoARD.

COTTON ON SHTPBoARD.
For Liverpool-Ss Gaditano SS3 bales. SIS
springwcll 355S, SIS Maria l2s, IS Paulina $40.
IS Illectr clan 5345. IS Benedict 1884,
a542.
- ,219. SIS Degama S3i2
For Rotterdam-ss Cynthia 100
For Antwerp--Ss Lavinia Westall e64.
FOR Hambnrg-ss 81. George llis, SIS west-
cate 500. IS Elswick Park 3799.
for Bre esle Maria Riokmers 1858. 80
Total 6i,799 bales.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
Especial TO The POST

New Orleans September l5.-W. II. Bach
eller & Co. Ltd, say of cotton:
Notwithstanding lower Liverpool, prices
opeped here some points higher, hut owing
10 extreme dullness market oased on closing
hnnlly at nearly thu bottom prices of tho
day. Que OF the most remarkable features Of
the present situation is the general apathy
Of the public. The lack Of enthusiasm abroad
IS attributed 10 another OF Neils circulars
reiterating his former estimates and statin,
besides that production would exceed con-
sumption the coming season. While the ten
dehey Is towards reduced estimates OF yield
inc heavy movement for the moment is hard
~ conducive 10 credence along that line
There remains one consoling feature, how
e.ar ana that Is the determination that Ia
shown to hold cotton nj the interior markets.
MS II is claimed that the prices paid there
correspond with quotations at the outports.
Goods continue to move upward, even from
the recent high levels. but the raw material
Is slow to respond. awaiting the eject OF the
October receipts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
HIDES AND WOOL.
BUTTER AND EGGS.

New York. September 15.-Esgs-ss,
74I5 packages: strong; Western unrs
al6k. -
Kansas city, September II. -Eggs ~
not equal to demand. market higne
Missouri and Kansas stock. hrsu
dozen, cases returned. ~, /
Chicago, September 15.-Butter maIhr y
creamery l6G22: dairy 1908. Cneess
10A @lIA. Eggs firm at H1sgAS'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
New York Cotton.

New York. September 15.-speca'-'s
cotton futures was only moderAu d
with price changes too narrow % s' 4,
Investment interest, The OPENING W.
a. an advance of lGi points on = &.
and Southern buying. which 10 80.
Tho rise was soon supplemented ~ ~
net loss under foreign selling Iusr
l.. for the protection OF heavy pn''ssi1
spot cotton. From that time on ~ n
middle OF the afternoon the mrss
lifeless. Testers weekly crop su,Lstt1<
OF bearish import and during tnsx ~
OF the session liquidation ngu,i ssS{ L
ths Close there was some covsfta(
market nnaiiy steady mot vssss
POINTS lower. f
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16

new YORK, September i5.--The Commerciar
and Financial Chronicles weather report:
Reports to us by telegraph this evening in
d i that over a large portion OF the South
q. result further deterioration OF the crop IA
claimed IN those sections where moisture ia
needed Cotton has opened rapidly. and, IA
yored by the weather. picking has made ex-
cellenf progress In some districts however
shortage Of labor IS reported. The move.
ment TO market is quite free.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16

London. September 15.--Consols for money
lOi l5-16; for the account 105 1-16 bar silver
steady at % 3-l6d per ounce. Money 21s per
cent. The rate for discount in the open mar
ket for short bills 3ls; three months hills
3 9-16
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16

difficult to secure Sheetings very Arm. The
tone of beachod cottons strong and higher
prices probable next week. Ducks firm and
tending upwards. DENNIS strong. Prints
easy In fancies but steady In staple lines.
Ginghams strong; burlaps advanced AHMc
per yard on the week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
COFFEE.

New orleans. September 15.-Cones
Rio, ordinary to fair b%@6M ~
New York, September I5.-Ccnes RI
steady. unchanged to points ios~st.
6e,750 bags. Spot coffee dull ana !:
for Rio. Mild quiet \
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16
GALVESTON STOCK.


New Orleans. september i5.--Surar--ce,-
trifugal yellow 4H@4A seconds 2IsGi1ii. Ma
lasses dull: centrifural e7li.
New iork, September i5.-sugar--Raw
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-09-16

GALNESION COlIu hECEifls.
By Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe 3157 bales,
by International and Great Northern 1851.
by Galveston, Houston and Henderson 20, by
Missouri, Kansas and Texas 66S, by Calves
ton. Houston and Northern 100, by Gulf and
Interstate II. by barge NJ 5Si, by barge ]. X.
MA Total 7.f25 bales.