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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21

Mr.. s. a. Fackler. Editor OF the Mi
canopy CFla) Hustler. with his wife
and children, suffered terribly from La
Grippe. One Minute Couch Cure was
the only remedy that helped them. II
acted quickly. Thousands OF others use
this remedy as specific for La Grippe
and its exhausting after effects. Never
fails.-Burrow, Martin & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21
Total ........ =. .........
(Timc Allowed

Three days. divided as follows:
First day, subjects 1 and :. ~ hours
Second day. subject g.. ..... -. hours
Third day, subject 4...... 49,. Z hours
Competitors will be supplied with all
necessary writing papers. drawing pa
pers and tracing lines. for the examina-
ton, but they must bring pens, inks
and all the instruments and other ma
terials likely to be used in the exami-
nation.
Competitors may bring standard en-
gineering handbooks, logarithmic and
other numerical tables. but they may,
or may not, be permitted to refer to
any or all OF them, depending upon the
nature of the questions. Instructions
in this particular will accompany the
list of questions. and will be rigidly
observed.
The age limit for entrance to these
examinations is 20 years or over.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21
work on Filter Plant.

Work will begin on the filter house at
Mcores Bridges next Monday. The ma
.terials are being delivered on the
ground. The filter plant and machinery
is being built al the North and will be
brought to Norfolk when the building is
finished.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21
CIVIL SERVICE ExAMINATIoN.
SHIP CRAFTSMEN AND ASSIST
ANT SHIP CRAFTSMEN.

SHIP CRAFTSMEN AND ASSIST
ANT SHIP CRAFTSMEN.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission invites attention to the fact
that from the examination scheduled to
be held on the date mentioned n large
number of positions are to be filled at
various places throughout the United
States.
The Commission desires to obtain as
many applicants as possible for this
examination so that it will result in the
establishment of an eligible register
sufficient to meet the needs of the SER
vice and 1t therefore urges all persons
who are qualified to at once make ap-
plication for the necessary blank forms
and full Information relative to the eX-
animation.
Applicants are advised that arrange
ments Will be made to examine them in
any city in the United States were the
Commission has a board of examiners;
and that they will be given the exam
ination IL they will advise the Commits
sion by letter or telegram, stating
where they desire to be examined, in
sufficient time to ship examination pa
pers. They will be permitted to file
their applications subsequently If nee
esSary.
The examination will consist of the
subjects mentioned below, which will
be weighted as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. DeWitts Little
Early Risers are uneQualled for over
coming constipation and liver troubles
Small pill, best pill. safe pll.-Burrow.
Martin & Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21

Horrible agony is caused by Piles.
Burns and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly cured
by De Wits Hazel Salve. Beware of
worthless imitations.-Burrow. Martin
6 Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21

All glasses prescribed by DR.. Week
guaranteed. Examinations free. 30
Main street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21
We Will Give Away To-Day

between the hours of 5 and 7 p. M
100 Mems SuitS-that we made to sell
for and are worth from $11.OO to
S12.5O-for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-21

SHIP CRAFTSMAN EXAMINATION.
Subjects. (Weights)
% Applied mathematics ..... -. Is
(2) Ship calculations ...... ....15
(S) Ship drafting. 49,. 49,. 80
a. Practical shipbuildng 80. lib
G) Technical education and expert
IotaI ........ ........ ..............lO 0
(Time Allowed.)
Four days, divided as follows:
FIRST day, subject 1...... ......5 hours
Second day. subject 2.......... 80 hours
Third day, subject 81. ...... II hours
Fourth day. subject ........ 90 hours
ASSISTANT SHIP DRAFTsMA MEX
ANIMATION.
Subjects. (Weights. }
% Pure and applied mathematics 20
(2) Practical shipbuilding 80. 100
go Ship calculations $50. 80. ...20
Ship drafting $500. -. -. -. .... 20
(D Technical education and expert
ence ......... ............ .........20
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
HER 22nd ANNIVERSARY.
Miss Alice TwitcheIi Celebrates Her Connec.
tion as Matron OF Insane Hospital.

a very pleasant event occurred at
the Maine Insane hospital, Monday
evening, it being the occasion of the
22nd anniversary of Miss Alice
Twitchell's connection with the insti-
tuition as matron. Dinner was served
to large circle of the officers and her
friends at the hospital and quite a
large number of invited guests from
the city, among others DIR. and Mrs
Twitchell. John w. Chase, who was
trustee at the time of the appointment
of Miss Twitchell, r. w. Soule and
wife. the former of whom was the hos
pital steward and treasurer for sew
eral years: Mrs. c. A. Hayden, Mrs
Harlow. DR.. and Mrs. Davies, Mrs. DR.
Lapham. Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Keene, Gen. r. B. Shepherd and Hon.
Chas. S. Pearl of the present board
of trustees.
After the menu was served the many
friends of Miss Twitchell had the op-
portunity of congraulating her upon
her health and her efficiency in the po-
Sition which she has so admirably fill
ed for many years. She was the re-
cipient Of many presents from her hos
pital friends and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
THE DELLA COLLINS ARRIVES.
First Trip From Gardiner Made Tuesday Fore.
noon-kennebec' Good Trip.

Once more there is communication with
the Hub of the universe by the way of
the sea. The Della Collins after an alb
sence of several months made her APP
pearance as she poked her nose around
the point, Tuesday noon, pulling up TO
the wharf at a little past u o'clock.
boats to reach Augusta, but this season
the Charlie Lawrence had beaten her
out, so there was little demonstration
The shoe shop that once saluted her
with the whistle was silent this year,
and the other whistles did not welcome
her as formerly.
This boat has been on the ways at
Boothbay Harbor and was due in Gar
diner, Monday, but owing to the terri
fic wind of that day the owners did
not dare to send her out of the harbor
so she was held until Tuesday, arriving
in Gardiner quite a little way behind
the big Kennebec. She took no freight
bound for Augusta on her first trip,
Tuesday, out of Gardiner but brought
up the passengers and came to receive
the load of freight that was piled on
the wharf at this port.
PurSer Tuck of the kennebec, said
their trip out from Boston to Gardiner
was a very pleasant one as there were
Is passengers and they were favored
with a pleasant night. They also had
a good load Of freight. The Della left
Augusta to go to Gardiner at about
80 in the afternoon, but appeared
again later in the afternoon with load
of freight for the Augusta merchants.
The water is very high and there was
quite a quantity of floating ice, but not
enough to make the trip from Gardiner
a very hard one.
Hereafter the steamer will leave this
port. Tuesdays, Thursdays. and Satur-
days to connect at Gardiner with
the steamer Kennebec for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

case of Bushby and was present at
the autopsy. In his opinion the man
died from meningitis which could have
been produced by violence.
DR.. f. c. Thayer of Waterville, tes-
titled that he was present at the au-
tOpsy and took notes He described
infinitely the wounds found upon the
body and the condition of the internal
organs. and said they were in a sound
condition except the left lung which
he said contained pus which might
have come there by absorption from
the wounds. The meninges or cover
ings of the brain We're softened and of
milky appearance, and a fluid ex-
uded, which was undoubtedly pus, and
was the result on infiammatory action
The man died of meningitis produced
by septic inflammation which was caus-
ed probably by wounds on the head
The brain itself was affected Under
the membranes of the brain there
seemed to be a good deal of serum
constituting what is sometimes called
Serious apOpieXy which is result of
the disease meningitis.
Michael p. Hanley testified that he
was the agent of the Cowen Wooden
co. of Lewiston. and that he had seen
the defendant Priest before: saw him
on the 9th, 10th and 18th of January
last, when he was at work for the
Cowen Co. in their mill. under the
name of Joseph Davis. He was ar
rested there and witness then discov-
cred that his name was Bert Priest.
He was in the crew the worked nights
and slept days.
Archie 7. Simpson testified that he
worked in the wooden mill at Nassal-
boro and knew Bushby. On the night
of Dec. 10 last. he was at Citizens hall
with a Miss Mills, attending an enter
tainment. and in going from the hall,
about IL o'clock. he passed down the
street with Miss Mills towards the
church, walking in the middle Of the
road because the travelling was better
than on the sidewalk where it was
slippery and rough. As they went
along they met two or three persons
who We're on the sidewalk - or 80 feet
south of the church and going south.
They We're moving rapidly. Witness
continued on and passed the Axon
house about rods. Noticed nothing
az that time, but when they returned
there We're persons at the Axiom house
and he then saw Bushby lying on the
door step. Went and got DR.. Menzes
The house is about 125 feet from the
church.
Frederick l.. Odlin testified that he
resided in Lewiston and was a State
detective and arrested Bert Priest on
the evening Of Jan. 18th. Priest then
said his name was Joseph Davis. At
terward Priest said he guessed he
made a mistake in running away. He
said the other boys stayed there and
he understood they all got clear.
AT this point the case was suspend
ed ana court adjourned until morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The assessors have already gained
nearly n week in their work, this year,
having had no delay by bad weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Tuesday evening was one of bontires.
The east side was especially festive IN
its many fires The grass in the hela
near st. GATHERINGS hall was belhS
burned and that added greatly TO the
occasion. Besides this some one in
that vicinity added much to the
illumination by burning few coloreo
lights and shooting a few Roman can
dies. Though the west side has a Few
fires of small dimensions. they are not
60 numerous as the ones on the east
hank of the Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Inc three following companies, Tues
day, filed certificates of Incorporation
Tolosa Coffee and Rubber Compan ny
Of Mexico, organized at Portland for
the purpose of operating planta tons
with 81 100000 capital stock. of which
nothing is paid in. The officers are:
President. Addison II. Nordyke Of
Indianapolis. Ind; treasures I1dwar |
Nj. Churchman uf Indianapolis. IND.
Certificate approved. April II. 1888
The Missouri Zinc Fields Com
pany organized at Portland for the
purpose Of mining zinc and other min
erals with 81 10000 capital stock, of
which nothing is paid in The officers
are: President, Laurence Whitcumb
of HrnokIine. Mass. treasurer. Fred
crick r.. Clarke Of Lawrence, Mass
Certificate approved, April II. 1889.
The American Motor Carriage and
Truck Company, organized at Portland
for the purpose of manufacturing ana
dealing in vehicles of all kinds. with
5000 900 capital stock, Of which $3.50 is
paid in. The officers are: President
Albert H. Rolfe Of Newton Centre
Mass: treasurer. W. NJ. L. McAdams OF
Newton Highlands. Mass. Certificate
April L. 1899.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
STATE HOUSE..
The Land Offices interesting Old
Parchment Documents.
Several Lately Brought 10 Light Relating 10 the
Bingham Purchase.

An event that will prove to be Of
interest to the members Of the grange
and all those who are interested in
things agricultural, is being arranged
by Secretary b. Walker Mckeen 20
take place shortly. This is field day
in the town Of Manchester. All the
arrangements have not been made. but
it viii include dairy tests. an open
grange meeting and speeches by the
leading agriculturalsts of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Land Agent C. f. Oak stated. Tues
day, that the week before last was the
busiest one he had seen at their new
flour mills in Caribou. They took in
5000 bushels of grain during that week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The board Of State fish commissioners
met at room 81 in the Bangor House,
Monday, evening, to discuss the advis-
ability of closing the small streams
that flow into Phillips and Green lakes
and to prevent the taking of trout from
the lakes. The opinions of the differ
ent commissioners were listened to
with interest and discussion upon them
was the order of the evening. 1t was
suggested that notices be printed and
sent to Phillips lake to be put up there
and that the game warden in that sec
ton of the county be instructed to
make short trips at different times TO
that part of the country and if posi-
bic make a few arrests After a dis
cussion of the question the matter was
adjourned until the next regular meet
ing of the board which will be held on
April 19.-Bangor Wing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19
Canton Augusta Elects Officers.

Canton. Augusta. No. Q. Tuesday
evening. elected the following officers:
Capt, VIII G. Miller; lieutenant, w.
A. Perry: ensign. j. NJ. Stevens; ac-
countant. W. s. Baldwin; clerk. A. ID
Weeks: standard bearer. Howard
Bruce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The hearing at OlamOn that was 20
have taken place, Tuesday. before the
commissioners of fish and game in re-
gard to the limiting of the number Of
pounds of trout taken out Of a certain
lake there. was not held. Mr. Stanley
was by the bedside of his mother. Mr.
Carleton had known for several days
that he would be unable to be present,
while Commissioner Oak was detained
in Bangor by an accident that caused
him to miss his train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The "Up-to-Date Cycling Record
Book" published by Emil GrOssman <
Co. of Cleveland. Ohio. is a remark
ably handy and useful little book 1t
can be carried in the vest pocket ani
is arranged to keep all your records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

An insane man was brought to the
hospital on the Pullman, last night.
from the eastern part of the State.
Before starting he was very viOlen;
and had To he handcuffed. bur on the
tram he was very peaceable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Henry 0. Stanley is in very critical
condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

Mrs Hayden. the matron at the City
hospital. returned. Tuesday evening.
from 4 10-days' vacation much refresh
cd by the iestt}..&s HI .f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The land office is a place teeming
with old records. conveyances and
grants that are in, themselves of in
terest. Among these old papers are
some of the original grants and ar
tiCleS of agreement concerning this
section Of the country away back in
the 18th century when we We're a part
OF Massachusetts.
There is seldom away back in those
times. so the Journal is informed by
Land Agent c. E. Oak. deed. but
they We're in the greater number of
cases called grants. Even in the pres
ent day among the French population
of northern Maine they do not speak Of
a deed. but call them grants as of old
Several years ago the department
discovered several old grants and ar
ticles of agreement in the basement IF
the State House with n stack of mis-
cellaneouS papers These documents
are all written on parchment paper, in
the od-fashioned style. that is. in most
cases. remarkably legible. The parch-
ment is in fine state Of preservation
and would not be taken for a paper 50
very ola .-..'
The Journal had the pleasure of ey-
aminine several of these old papers,
Tuesday They are made out in the
form of the times that has become
familiar to all those who have studied
and seen facsmiies Of the old papers.
50 il is useless to 80 into the tiresome
details. In each ease where the names
of the parties involved is mentioned
their standing or occupation is given.
thus: William ,Duer, Esquire: Henry
Knox, Philadelphia. secretary of war:
Royal f. Flint. New York. gentleman.
One of the earliest papers of the lot
| is one by which the committee ap-
pointed by the general court Of Massa-
| chusettS authorized to sell and dispose
of the inappropriate ted land Of the com
| monwealth laying in the counties Of
| York, Cumberland and Lincoln. which,
| it will be remem bered, composed the
whole of Maine. This first document is
the conveyance of the unappropriated
| land in what is now the town of
| Marion, just east of MachaS. THIS
| town was included in what was known
| as the Penobscot purchase or lottery.
and was at that time known as No. il.
| East Division. The consideration is
not mentioned in this paper. --....
Another indenture is that of Royal
Flint and Henry Jackson to William
Duer and Henry Knox. Knox was at
that time the secretary of war. This was
the year 1892. This deal involved the
sale of 100000 acres of land which
was that section of the State now
known as the Bingham purchase. The
sum paid is not mentioned in this
paper. but in two other documents
made a few months later in the same
year by Henry Knox to William Bling
ham. and William Duer to Bingham
the amount stated for each mans claim
of the 1000, 900 acres is $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-19

The mother Of Fish Commissioner
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-17
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, August 16.-An unex-
pectedly large supply Of cattle was re-
ceived to-day and prices fell 10@15c,
buyers holding back for reductions.
Good to choice cattle sold at S5 500
6 40; commoner grades 81 1905 So;
stockers and feeders brought IS 500
4 rs: bulls, cows and heifers 81 COO
) So: Texas steers So 1905 25. and
calves 81 O007 05.
The hog market was weak and further
reductions of 5110c were made. Offer
ings were moderate, but buyers were
reluctant to take hold; heavy hogs sold
at 81 1904 so: mixed lots at 81 400
4 80 and light at 81 5094 so; pigs
brought So 5004 Is and culls 81 25@
4 10. !,
Another enormous run OF sheep ana
lambs resulted in a sharp break IN
prices. lambs being 15023c lower, while
sheep. except for choice western ranges,
suffered similar rductions. Sheep sold
at 50 0003 90 for culls, u to 81 ESQ
4 30 for prime natives. Lambs brought
- Receipts: Cattle, $4,000 head; hogs,
% OOO head; sheep, $1,000 head.
EAST LIBERTY, PA. August 16.-
Cattle. steady; extra s5.50G5.60; prime
* 7On5.S0: common S3.25G3.S0.
Hogs, steady; prime mediums $4,000
5.05: best Workers s495G5.00; light
Workers s4.S06495; good grassers s4.I5
G4S5: common grassers S44004.I0;
good roughs s400G4.25; common
roughs s3.0003.75.
Shep. steady: choice wethers s4.15@
$50. common s2.0O@3.00: spring lambs
81 50G5 so; veal calves ss50G7.25.
CINCINNATI. o.. August 16.-Hogs
fairly active and lower at SO 65G4 50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-17
Produce.

Green Beans-40159c per bushel.
CEuliffOwer-5o6I l3c per dozen.
Peaches-c California, S2.e0asS.eo per six
basket carrier.
Apricots-California M.54T1. 70 per crate.
Currants-s1 75Gf2.00 per bushei crate.
Butter-Creamery, 23c; country. choice,
17G1Sc; country good iJc; country hgnt
1oc: butter.ne 15G15c.
Eggs-11@12c per dozen.
Navy Beans-Hand picked s1.35ql.40 per
Cheese-Prlme Ohio factory cassie:
New York 1l12c; Limberger I212e; Sweitzer
Poultry-old live chickens = 75as o. per
dozen, chickens. hens, per pound s1sc.
spring chickens, s. AQS eo per dozen; per
Bueks~S.oe per dozen; geese 4Oc
each, turkeys, live weight. sq9c per
pound.
Lard-Country. 5N6c
Lemons-S3 25a3.75 per box.
Old Rags-l2c per pound
Honey. IN Comb, 1SQl6c Per pound
barrel.
PARSLEY -15G2oc per dozen lunches.
Green Onions-12ls0 l5c per dozen.
Lettuce-56u75c per bushel.
Onions--90c per bushel.
Tomatoes-3jG35c per hushel box.
Radishes-l0e per dozen.
Cucumbers-13c per dozen.
Egyptian On.ons-Sl.25 per bushei.
Cabbage-Honle. 75c per barrel
Gooseberries-s2 Is per bushel.
Green Apples-$2.2 p per barrel.
Watermelons-S 006l400 per hundred.
BlaCkberries-6 td65c per bucket.
Cantelopes-$i 50 per crate; Little Gems,
$500 per crate sc per basket
Bananas-sL 25a2.0 90 per bunch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-17
METAL.

NEW YORK. August 16.-Infuenced
bv rather unfavorable reports from
abroad and neglect on the part Of
buyers, tin and lead was lower to-day,
closing with weak undertone. iron
and the balance Of the list held steady
to firm at full former prices. Business
was fairly active. At the close the
Metal Exchange called pig iron war
rants unchanged with $500 bid and
$3.50 asked: lake copper, unchanged,
at 1850: tin, dull and easy, with
s3l 90 bid and s31.25 asked: lead, quiet
with s457la bid and s4.521s asked;
spelter. dull and easy at 5.65 nominal
Brokers' price for lead IS s4.S5, and for
copper S13.75.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-17
Articles.

Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour, steady.
spring 6S0701ac; No. 2 red, 72@7213c.
Corn, No. 2, 311ac; No. 2 yellow, SIC.
Oats No. 2, 20A021Ac; No. ? white
2302SHc; No. white 2112023Ac.
Rye, No. 2, 53c.
Barley, No. 2, 34@39c.
Flaxseed, No. /, s1.01; new s1.03.
Timothy seed, prime S2.55.
Mess pork, per bbls., S7.500S.25.
Lard, per 100 lbs. S5.05G5171a.
Short ribs. sides, (loose), s4.S0G5.10.
Dry Sailed Shoulders, lboxed), $5.05
@5.071a.
short Clear Sides, (boxed), $500
$50.
Whiskey. distillers' finished goods,
per gal, SIPS.
Sugars, cut, loaf, unchanged; granu-
later. unchanged; Standard A, I'M
changed.
Glover, contract grade, $3.50.
On the Produce Exchange to-day, the
butter market was firm; creameries Is
Q20c; dairies 121a@17c
Cheese, firm: 91ad10c.
Eggs, firm; fresh 12lac.
NEW YORK, August 16.-Flour, re-
ceipts q, 934 barrels; exports 1888 bar
rels; sales 10000 packages; market was
quiet and steady with bids 501oc under
old asking prices.
Wheat. receipts 1920 bushels; ex-
ports 60.27O bushels; sales 100000
bushels futures; $4,000 bushels spot;
spot firm; No. red 77Ac f. o. b. afioat
spot No Northern Duluth 791ac f.
O. b. afoat spot; No. l hard Duluth
S21ac f. o. b. afioat: spot; No. 2 red
75$4c elevator; options opened steady
at &c advance, closed firm at SOLE
net advance; sales included No. red
May SOS GS1 15-16c, closed S1Ae; Sep
TENDER IS 3-16@7615e, closed 76Ae;
December 7S1s@79c: closed 7S%c.
Corn, receipts $4,000 bushels: exports
4S7, S06 bushels futures; 100000 bushels
spot; spot firm; No. 2, 3SSsc +. o. b.
afloat: 371sc elevator: option market
opened steady, unchanged with wheat
1t afterwards eased OF through fine
crop prospects to recover finally on big
clearances and the jump in wheat closed
at partial &c advance. May 34az @
34s4c. closed 34a4c:: August closed SIC;
September 1865 9365se, closed 36s4c;
December 341aG34ssc, closed size.
Oats receipts 245,oo0 bushels; exports
65.562 bushels; sales 250.oO0 bushels;