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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-30
CHICAGO.

CIIICAIU.
Chicago, December 29.-Cattle-strong,
active: generay Toe higher. including Texas.
butchers stock and Gamers. Feeders steady.
Good to choice, s5S5a6.5o; poor to medium,
s4.15G52 Is; mixed stockers, s3oo@S.25; selected
feeders. s4.25M4.s5: good to choice COWS,
So. iO@4.c0: beifers $3,OO4iv0; calves, Stgu1
81. led Texas beeyes $a.25G535. Hogs
Active and sc higher; mixed and butch RS,
s4,lG@4.i2h good to choice heavy, s4a5n4.l5:
lights $4.l0Iii0. Sheep-Slow to Toe lower;
lambs l0ml5c lower except for choice; native
wethelu s4.1544.65; lambs. s4O0Q5.i5 Re-
cepts--Cattle, 1000; hogs, $1,000; sheep II :
U10.
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FOR SALE--stsam bakery, un to- date ma
ehinory. Grocery stock, fixtures, etc. ccn4
irally located, doins good business. at a
bargain. Address sD0S this Office, 4
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I nsT-On or about December II. one pointer
dog. Liver aud white, nine months, oid
lnree for age In good condition, without
collHr suitable reward II returned 10 i1iS
Pclt avenue. -. -
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FOR sALE-Gcnuine improved Bradford
Watermelon seed, i-oS. loo a.os 9sc, l-lh
Sl2h, have grown this melon exclusively
Tor TWENTY-FIVE years, II can not he ex
celled fully guaranteed. reference: First
National Bank Navasota. c. n. usxel.
hpolonia Texas. ~
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ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis December Acknowledgements,
!. COS. including 500 Texans; market strong
with no top cattle. Native shipping and ex-
port steers. $4.750675. with fancy beeves
worth S7.25: dressed beef and butcher steers.
St.40a550: eteers under 1000 pounds, s3.oOT
46o: stoclors and feeders, s33OIf.00; Texan
and Indian steers, ss.35M4S0 COWS and heif-
el's, s2.3O13.50. Hoga--Receip;s, 5000; market
80 higher pigs and lights, 81. 2Od435; pack
ers 81 .25@i.35; butchers, s4.S0Gi,l5. Sheep
Receipts 5000 market DC higher Native
nuttons SS.75d435; lambs, si75G5.S5.
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last CHANCE WIN not be open after TO.
night. Four show cases. bankrupt Store
masonic Temple. 10
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A STRONG phaeton. buggy. harness and
horse FOR saie $50 90, Inquire ie cushman
riace. III
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FOR SALE bargain three lots best To-
cation in city. Address SNNl. this Office.
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STOVES FURNITURE $50 suit fnfniinre S,
sl3 stoves 81. Telephone seS. J
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FOR RENT.

rwo STORES Nos. az and no Travis street
corner Rusk; newly renovated Apply 10
"A t. Marshall
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FOR sAI,E-A we'll assorted hrst-clags stock
of drugs, In small town: German COM
mumity: investigate. Address Salol, this
Office. l-s-isuJ
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LOST. FOUND. STRAY. STOLEN.

-oST-I3lack water spaniel seven Weeks old.
Please return to 9cg Crawford and receiye
suitable reward. -a-----.. 81
ToIJNp-seyeral articles in ladies' dressing
rooms society Ball, Apply Thomas n
Franklin. Bankrupt store, Masonic ienpIs;
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our new and elegant STYLES. now ready FOR
Inspection. Easy monthly payments
'ahke Co. Music House, sos Main street.
4'ie-iaoa
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4 York. December 90 --Wheat-Receipts.
9peits. 5000; spot firm; No. red
~, No. Northern Duluth, 79hc
= ahoat prompt Nj. 1 hard Duluth.
Lob; ailoat. No. . red, 7.1ic elevator.
Ess guy but steady. 6Gssc higher:
" sl0ssd, i5Se:. May, 7i7sc; July, 74Ac;
-p ssrSh c, Hides. firm, Lsather, steady.
Y oall. Cotton seed oil. strong
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AGENTS WANTED.

WATCHES clocks. iewelry, optical goods
big bargains: at Wilton's 9os Prairie. n
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SITUATION WANTED as yard boy or house
boy or any work, except cooking, around
house. by coiored boy, aged "a Address
mi this Office. L
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HOUSTON.

HOUSTON.
The following are the qnotatoh,s ~, s..s
market as furnished by the Observation-Disclosures
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L0sT-My brown and white spaniel bitGn, q.
noultry show Friday, suitable reward for "a.
turn 10 james Butte, 1915 Milan street u
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GAN A YOUNG married man OF neat ap-
pearance get some kind of position Btst
Of references at onec. j. IL. Ration. lious-
ton Texas,
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HOUSES our list is large and complete.
secure you new house for the coming
wear. Seaman & Bartell, 206 Fannin St,
opposite Postoffce. Phone 1853 30
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Mastfed hogs ...'... 49,. = s,,ens ~,
All classes choice cattle In good demand on
market steady: carlots cornfcd hogs OF 10,
pounds aud UP will always find ready sail
ot, arrival in Houston at the prevailing mar
ket quotations.
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For RENT--Houston Flour Mills property
and machinery. good location, on railroad
Apply 10 william D. Cleveland 4 Co
i-f-igno
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WANTED--C Clerical position by experienced
steRographer; a ! references from present.
employer. Out on January ! account OF
nfflch.
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BOARD YOUR HORSE 6 brittq1 az !:
newly renovated. cehtrsily itc4u4i r{9
ana hrst-class service. III ana ~ t{1xIo
avenue. John Thomas. ManeGer. !
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ro,rNp--A bicycle Oh Main stree call and
move properly at Mccane's Detectiyn
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FURNISHED ROOMS for rent. lol4 McKin-
ney avenue: all modern conyenlences,
Phone 1903 -four rlngs).
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COR SALE-A harness business on the Texas
Central railroad in one of the best coun-
ties In North Texas; stock about $1,000 Good
reasons for selling. Possession given at
once Address T. r. James 4 Sons, Gle
hiiirne TeXas b
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WANTED--Position by sober young colorcd
man ae cook. 10 tend TO horse and buggy
general house work. tend COW, etc, city
Preferred want work. Address 1918 San
Jacinto street. 80
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Secondhand waverly. new tires,
Tor sl2 Crawford SIS new tires Mon
arch sle. March Culmore, Houston. II
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f. H. sTERRE1'T, carpenter and builder
pile driving and general contracting. Tele-
phone iii9, rings; residence Sio Tuam
RNenuc. =
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FOR SALE-Fine hotei property in moua-
famous valley. P. o. Box l6, Comfort,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
THE RACE TO-DAY.
Weather Bureau Predicts Rain and
Strong Winds over Course.

NEW YORK, Oct. s-By the rules
under which the present series for the
Americas cup is being sailed, another
trial is held two days after an un-
completed race. Hence the Columbia
and Shamrock viii have another try
out over the cOurse tomorrow,
Both OF the trials that have already
been made have failed because Of lack
OF wind. but there is every reason to
believe that this advantage viii not be
present tomorrow, The weather bureau
today predicts rain and strong winds
over the course tomorrow, and IL the
prognostication prove correct the ex-
cursionists who so down TO see the con-
tests tomorrow will not be disappolnt-
ed.
From such trials as have taken place
it is impossible to Judge with any de-
gree OF accuracy which Of the racers
will prove the beater vessel, but those
who bet without sentiment, and who'll
ly with the idea OF winning money, are
inclined to favor Columbia, and con-
sequently offer odds on that vessel,
The only lesson learned by the nauti-
cal sharps from yesterdays contest was
the fact that Columbia is better in
running and reaching, ard Shamrock
is slightly superior In beating, When
the wind freshened Columbia show
ed a clean pair OF heels to her Emerald
rival, but when the breeze died away
the Shamrock slowly crept up on the
white boat.
The action of the general government
in taking care OF the course over which
the yachts race this year is the subject
OF much complimentary talk and the
thorough manner in which Captain
Robley D. Evans enforces the restric-
tions have added to that officers fame.
In spite Of the fact that the first two
trials have ended in fukes, excitement
here over the races is high, and there
is little doubt but that the excursion
steamers which go down to see the
races tomorrow will bear as large
crowds as they did on the occasion of
either Of the other trials.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
LONDON RACE COMMENT
Much Disappointment on The COnfin
ued FlukeS--LiptOn'S Enter
taiDment Praised.

LONDON. Oct. s.--Few OF the morn
ing papers print editorials on the yacht
race, and those published are mostly
repetitions Of the comments Of the first
race, with deeper expressions Of dis
appointment and a shade greater con-
fidenoe in the shamrocks ability to
win the cup.
The Daily News expresses the opln-
ion that the fate OF the cup will be
decided by the next event.
The Daily Chronicle and the Daily
Mail advocate the abolition Of the time
limit. declaring that otherwise the pres
ent generation may not live to see the
result Of the contest. The Chronicle
suggests that the first yacht to cross
the line-say before sundown-should
be declared the winner
The Daily Mail refers to the regal
rianner in which Sir Thomas Upton
and the others Of his party are enter
tained. and says:
we are convinced that 1t is no mere
impule OF the moment, but a clear
sign that the Anglo-American alliance
IS no empty phrase"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
TRADE STEADILY
IMPROVES
Statistics of Liabilities and Failures
Show Them the Smallest
known in Years.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6,-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
Statistics Of failures point to con-
tinued trade improvement, and to q
sdll ebbing tide Of business mortality.
Failure reports for the first and Sec
ond quarters of the year left little to
be desired, showing, as they did, fewer
failures than in any but the most IA
vored years.
Returns by months showed failures
and liabilities in June only about half
what they were in January, indicating
that failures We're we'll down to the
minimum possible when the friction in
ordinary business life was considered.
The present report of business fail
ures is, however. even better than any
that has gone before it in recent
years, and the third quarter of the year
1899, appropriately enough, shows the
fewest failures, the smallest liabilities
and the smallest proportion of assets
to liabilities of which there is any re-
cent record.
AS indicative of this good showing
being representative of existing con6i-
tions, 1t is to be remarked that failures
and liabilities alike found their mini
mum this year in September and COR
responding totals of previous years
show that the month just closed comes
near to, II not actually, possessing the
record OF the smallest business embar-
rassmeuts and liabilities.
There were only 2,O26 failures, in
volving sl5,55O,Ss5 in liabilities and
se,34O,2S6 in assets, In the third quarter
of 1899, q decrease of 1e percent in num-
Der and of As percent in liabilities from
the same quarter of last year which,
II is hardly necessary to add, was a
very good one for business generally,
Compared with the second quarter
Of 1899, liabilities are is per cent SMALL
er, and compared with the first three
months Of this year, liabilities are less
than half as heavy. This tendency |:
practically universal, though q slight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

increase in number and liabilities Of
failures in the west over those in the
I second quarter is noticeable.
Against this, however. 1t is to be re-
called that comparisons with a year
ago are satisfactory. though business
conditions last year in the west and
northwest were highly favorable. Per-
haps the most satisfactory showing Of
all is that made by the southern states,
which have at last. apparently, begun
to share in the prosperity earlier noted
in other sections of the country.
Confirmation of reports from time to
time of improving southern trade con-
ditions, partly, Of course, the result Of
better cotton prices, is found in cur
rent failure returns. Growth in popu-
lation. and, consequently, in the num-
Der Of traders, is, apparently, mainly
responsible for the increased number
of failures throughout the territories.
The total number Of failures for the
nine months was only 7,O75, falling of
Of 20 percent from last year, Of Is per
cent from 1897 and Of 81 per cent from
1896, which year held the record for
the most numerous nine-months' fall
ures. exceeding even the panic year
1898
AS regards liabilities. the total for
the period under review-S65,S5 sos, ,2lS-is
S5 per cent smaller than It was last
year, IS per cent smaller than in 1897,
81 per cent smaller than in 1896, so per
per cent smaller than In 1873 the panic
year; II Der cent smaller Than in 1922
and in fact is tile smallest aggregate
OF liabilities for the period mentioned
that there is any record of.
Assets show even greater shrinkage,
being Al per cent less than last year,
less that half what they were in 1897,
1898 or in 1894, only one-third of those
of 1866 and only one-seventh Of what
they were in 1899 It is not strange,
therefore, to find that the percentage
of assets to liabilities is only a rerl
cent this year, against 81 last year, IS,
in 1897, IS in 1896 and 20 in 1898,
Detailed reports show that in only
one group, that of the territories, is
there an increase shown in the number
Of failures as compared with the nine
months Of last year, and the growth Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

rather inclined to favor the Columbia
on account Of her sailing ability, as
far as It could be judged while the wind
held good yesterday.
A few bets on the yacht race were
made on the stock exchange yesterday,
the odds again fayoring the Columbia.
II. II. IIaistead has several hundred
dollars out at 10 to 6 and 10 10 7, and
these were the prevailing odds yester-
day. One prominent broker offered to
bet $500 even on tho Columbia winning
the series, but was unable to place his
money
II was said last night that money on
the Columbia was being put in Boston
at 2 to 1. with little Shamrock money
at even these figures
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
~ AAAAAAAAAhAA NY

The public is in doubt. and It must
be said that there is feeling Of inde-
cision among expert yaeh,smen. Two
days OF drifting have furnished almost
nothing on which TO base an opinion.
They have. however. seemed to
strengthen In the bellve that the sham
rock is a thoroughly dangerous propo-
sitIon. This is now well'grounded
opinion, and II the two days Of lishs
airs have done anything they have
shaken that confident feeling that has
prevailed among hackers OF the Col
umbla.
Those who have watched most closely
every movement OF the two yachts are
firm In the belief that there Is little to
choose between them in a drift, and
as II is remembered that the Shamrock
people have never asserted that she
was a drifter, II can be understood that
there is reason for rise in the sham
rocks stock.
II now looks as though the hrst race
10 finish would come in a good, strong
breeze At sundown the wind was
blowing hard from the north, the
weather was clearing and there were
good signs Of pretty hard northwest
er IN the morning.
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the section involved. rather than the
presence Of unfayorable conditions, Is
probably responsible for the increase,
which has, indeed. run through every
quarter Of the year. This view is also
confirmed by the relatively trifilng gain
in liabilities shown.
AS regards the latter particular. it
might be said that, with the slight ex-
ception noted in the case Of the terri
tories, the liabilities OF every other
group of states have decreased, the
heaviest falling of being in the mid
die states group, the liabilities in which
are less than half what they were a
year ago. Decreases in the west and in
the eastern states are also notable.
Farther west the decreases in HabIl-
tiles are less notable, partly because Of
comparisons being made with excep-
tionally favorable conditions a year
ago. and partly also, because the
growth of those sections in population,
and, therefore, in the number Of trad
ers, favors increases rather than de-
creases in liabilities, other conditions
being equal
one of the best showings made by
any state is that noted in Pennsylva-
MIA, where the liabilities show a de-
crease of 63 per cent from year ago.
The drop in New York, too, is over 30
per cent. Among large states making
favorable comparisons might be men,
toned Massachusetts,, in which the LA
biuties are IS per cent smaller; Ohio,
in which they are nearly 50 per cent
less, and Illinois, in which they are 80
per cent smaller, Missouri, Iowa, Mich
igan and Georgia also show largely re-
ducad liabili es.
A l.ctSalc exception to the much bet
ter showing generally reported by the
Southern states Is furnished by Mis-
sissippi and louisiana, in which con-
siderable gains and hbilities and in
number of failures are reported.
other states showing Increased liza
biities are California, New Hampshire,
New Jersey Indiana and several of the
territories. Canadian failures for the
three quarter number 57s, aggregate
s9.715. .s15 in llbllitles, a decrease Of 10
per cent in number, but gain Of 1S
per cent in liabilities from last year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
COLUMBIA THE FAVORITE
Odds offered on Columbia With Little
Shamrock Money About.

NEW YORK, oct. 6.-Betting around
town last night seemed to rest with
odds as before, on the Columbia. There
was no betting Of any magnitude, two
bets Of 500 to $40 each on the Columbia
being all that were heard of, There Is
apparently no Shamrock money about,
II the truth must be told It was ru-
mored that Richard Croker and An
drew Freedman were taking the sham1
rock end Of some bets, but this could
not be verified and when Mr.. Croker
was seen in the Hoffman House will
Senator Murphy last night, he seemed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
EACH SIDE BELIEVES 1T WILL WIN
Expert Yachmen Undecided as TO Merits Of Columbia and Believe
Shamrock Thoroughly Dangerous RivaI-Hard
NOrtheaster Expected This Morning.

NEW YORK, Oct 6.-Ths has been day orest on board
the international racers. The Columbia towed from
Sandy Hook Bay Ridge to get her out Of any danger from
northeaser The Shamrock remained at her anchorage at
the Hook her people seeming willing to take chances The
feeling on both sides is OF confidence Mr. Isen thinks
he will win Sir Thomas Upton has nice little corner in
the Erin all ready Tor the cup.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

Companies C and Fl. with scouts,
crossed the river az Big Bend and ad-
vanced westward In the direction OF the
Bincayan road, the insurgents firing
volleys but retiring. Twenty Fillpinos
were discovered in the trenches at the
Bincayan church about midway be-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
General Fred Grant Advances From linus
and Routes the Rebels, Latter Firing
YOlleyS as They Retire.
Filipino Loss Estimated at Ten edRsys Battery Does Eff
fectiye Work and West Bank Of the River is now
Held by Americans.

MANILA, Oct g., $50 p m.-General Fred Grant, with
three companies of the Fourth infantry companies of the
Fourteenth infantry and band of scouts attached to the
former regiment advanced from linus this morning driving
Three Americans were wounded.
1t is estimated that ten Filipinos were killed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

tween BacOor and cavite viejo. These
were routed, six being killed.
Riley's battery of the Fifth artillery
made an effective sortie about a mile
south Of Bacoor and shelled the west
bank OF the river at close range. That
bank is now held by the Americans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
A COMMERCE DECISION.


Washington, Nov. 15.-The interstate
commerce commission Yesterday an
nounced its decision in the case Of the
board of railroad co nmsson.rs Of the
state OF Kansas against the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe Railway company
and other carriers. The main points
decided by the commission are as fol-
lows:
The changes which have taken place in condi-
lions governing tn. transportation Of wheat
and -four from Kansas points TO destinations In
Texas are not sufiisi n: /, warrant interference
In this case with the dfsrenti ). making the
rate five cents higher on fjur than on wheat
which was approved by the commission In the
Kaufman Milling company vs. Missouri Pacific
Railway COMPANY
Carriers Of corn and corn meal from Kansas
points TO destinations In Texas enforce. differ
ential Of seven cents per l0j pounds more on
corn meal than on corn, and such difference pro-
hibits the shipment, OF corn m al ground OF
Kansas points into Texas territory.
It is held that the dlffe .ence Ia rate Of seven
CCubo 0Hniuov WIN i4ACh hhu luvuA VI WI II uh-
Justly discriminates against Kansas millers and
that the diierential should not exceed three
cents per 100 pounds @f
Several dife. ont carriers engaged In trans
porting wheat and corn from points In Kansas
and Missouri and intermediate points to Calves
ton and New Orleans make lower export rates
on those commodities from Kansas City, Mo-,
or points In that vicinity, than from some Of the
intermediate Stations on their respective lines.
1t is held that the higher rates from slch inter-
mediate points subject those localities to undue
prejudice, and that, II the carriers are allowed
to make these low export rates, they should In
making them treat oil intermediate territory
alike, and desist henceiorth from charging
higher rates Of the nearer stations than those
on the more distant points
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
A BODY IN EACH TRUNK.


st. Louis, Nov. l5.--Four trunks,
each said to contain multilated body,
have Just been discovered at Union sta
tion and are now at the morgue under
going investigation. The trunks hat
been shipped from Memphis, Tenn.
to Omaha, Neb. 1t is stated that tn,
police have made one arrest In con
nection with the mystery.
Frank Thompson, the man under
arrest, says he is the city undertaken
Of Memphis, Tenn. The trunks arr
addressed to W. II. Hansen, Keokuk
Ia., who, Thompson says, is proprietor
Of a medical college. Thompson say
he is there paid for furnishing tn,
bodies.
When taken to police headquarterl
Thompson said he had the cont tract 70,
burying the city dead Of Memphis Fol
some time past he had been selling thu
bodies to medical colleges throughout
this part Of the country. His method
was to pack them with excelsior II
drummers' zinc lined trunks and TAX,
them with him as baggage as far at St
Louis From here he shipped tn,
trunks to their destination by express
Thompson said he had been paid al
the way from $50 to $500 for each body