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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
RARE DISPLAY OF FLOWERS.
II Heightened The Beauty of Wel-
ncr ErOt hers Oneninw.

Werner Bros, who recently opened their
elaborate eentlemon's furnishing goods
i,oIse in The Republic building. are having
their spring opening. In addition to the
display of their large and varied stock.
they have decorated their store with costly
flowers. And to heiGh!en the beautiful ef-
feet. hidden orchestra plays almost con-
;inuously.
The Easter display Of flowers is bewilder-
ing TO one coming in from the street. All
the pillars are carlanded with snilax. with
a circlet Of pink roses and ncalidesceni
lights near the ceiling. Facing the door is
a great bank OF palms. above which are
masses of roses. carnations and Easter
lilies About the showcases are festoons of
smilax and the numerous mirrors are
framed with flowers and trailln. vines. The
violin orchestra which disccurses sweet
music. is hidden behind wall of flowers.
and plants. The floral decorations exceed
in beauty anything seen in that line.
The display Of goods. however. is even
finer. In every line it bears evidence of
rhe perfect taste. sensible Judgment and
unstinted means Of ;hc buyers. TIE newest
fashions in every article are shown. and
those who wish 10 keep abreast Of the
STYLES are enabled 10 buy the shirts. ties
hats. underwear. clothing and hosiery that
are first on tn" market in London and
Paris. There are also goods to suit the in
dividual tastes Of all. No buyer can fail to
find in the great variety OF styles and quail
tiles those for which ne has preference
one thing that Immediately strikes the
observer at Werner Bros place is the alb
solutc ncwncss of the stock. Every article
in the whole lot seems to .,c just from the
maker There are no old goods ironcd ;;p Ia
pass off as new. Evidently the goods do not
remain long in stock, bu; are sold out and
replaced.
Another noticeable feature is the moder-
ate prices. Everything is listed at the low
est practicable figure. and those who know
what things cost and what they usually
sell for. express surprise that large and
varied lines of the newest fashions are sold
SO reasonably. Werner Bros. however.
believe in large sales at modest profits.
They think that the public Is discriminat T.
Ing enough to know when il is making
good investment. And the steady stream o1
buyers yesterday certainly strengthened the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05

The latest news from the front is eager
~ sought after by friends at home. To som.
1, brings happiness. as they read of vaan,
deeds accomplished. while to others the same
message brings grief and sorrow when they
note the death or capture II their loved ones
by the enemy. There is also much sorrow and
suffering throughout our u"n country by those
who have been captured BY that great enemy
Of acknowledgements. Fur this. However.
there is a remedy that VIII surely set them free
and that is Hostetter's Stomach si;tsrs. wien
also cures indigestion. constipation. hilionsness.
nervousness and insomnia. and as preventive
for malaria fever and ag;,c il is uneaiaicd. I.
has 4 record OF fifty wears ci cuT~s 70 tack Il
up. and TRIAL will convince YOU that your Case
is no; incurahi. as you will :ini aiftr 'lkinE
q few doses your st or,ich viii oe strcrSer and
your appetite will return.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
SECRETARYsHIP GOES BEGGING.
Walter B. Stevens and Charlcs IL.
Pepper Decline Appointment.

REpl flslC St'EtIAI.
Washington. April 4.-Waiter b. Stevens.
well known in St. Louis and Missouri. and
for many years past the Washington cor
respondent of the Globe Democrat. has been
offered the position Of secretary of the
Philippine Commission. The Office is one
of Importance and would continue two
years at least. The position WAS rendered
by Judge W. r. Taft, the chairman of the
commission. with the warm approval of
Secretary of War Root.
While fully apprcciatinc the compliment.
Mr. Stevens has after consideration. de-
clincd the appointment. preferring TO con-
tjnue AT journalistic work. which has been
his life occupation. Mr.. Stevens to-day re-
ceived the cordial congratulations or his
newspaper associates at the capital. BY
whom he is highly respected. As stated.
however. he prefers not to accept the Office.
The position also has been offered tn
Charles II. Pepper. also a newspaper man.
who as in the case of Mr.. Stevens, de-
,lined IL.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05

chat does no. agree with me on any Uues-
ton ,ApplauseJ Some of Kentucky :
most chiyalrous and distinguished sons
have been Republicans and they would put
behind them with Scorn, as Wouid any
kuichtly Democrat in the State, the In
sinuation that they had stained their hands
in the blood of this magnificent product of
civilization. ! do no; charge IL to the Re
publican party. 7 say there are some Re-
puhlicans who are responsible. and this
same law that We have ob.yed and intend
To obey In the future like the poisonous
shirt OF Nessus will stick TO them until
i, consume. their very bones. or we prose-
cute. them to their conviction.
If YOU visit the metropolis. the ad. of the
Hotel Empire on page opposite editorial will
interest you.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
WEB DAvIs'S SUCCESSOR.
Another Missourian May BE Ap-
pointed to the Office.
REprBI.IC SPECIAL.

REPI- BI.1C SPECIAL.
washington April 4.-Colonel kerens.
Representatives Joy. Barthold: and Pearce
and Chairman Mark Hanna called on the
President to-day to discuss the selection of
a successor to Webster Davis as Assistant
Secretary of the Interior. They were in
formed that decision had not yet been
reached and that probably the place would
not go TO another Missourlan. the Secretary
of the department being from that State.
1t was agreed finally that IL the place shall
be given to another Missourian he will be
selected by the State Central Committee
subject. of course. to the approval of Sec
retary Hitchcock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
Tvcp,y-si,th ward Democrats.

The Democrats of the Twenty sixth Warl
assembled ut No. illo EIst)n avenue last
evening and organized as the Twentysixth
Ward Regular Democratic club. with the
following officers: President. Zen RI. Heit ::
vice president. NJ. +. Qunlan: secretary
J. F. Mahoney: treasurer. Phil Kavanaugh:
sergean:-at -arms, NJ. j. Brogan: Executive
Committee, Thomas r. Burke. Phil Dwyer
f. A. Hicks. james 7. Eagan and John
Casey The club will hold Its regular week
Iv meeting on Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock The hall was crowded to over
flowing and the utmost enthusiasm was
manifested One hundred persons signed
the roll of membership and proposed as
MANY others.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
DEMOCRATS GAINED 1000.
Gregory Governor of Rhode Island
bv Reduced Vote.

Providence. r. l.. April 5.-The Repuh-
licans carried the State in the annual cleo
ton to-day. William Gregory of North
Kingstown being elected Governor over Ma
than W. Iittlefieid of Pawtucket his Demo-
cratic opponent. by about $500 plurality.
The Democrats succeeded in not only poll
ing a heavy vote, hut in cutting down the
Republican plurality of last year by over
a thousand.
The General Assembly will stand on q
iont vote nirety-three Republicans and six
teen Democrats. a Democratic loss of three.
and George Peabody Wetmore Tep.) will
probably be returned to the United States
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
THEATRICAL TRUST SPLITS.
Nixon 4 Zimmerman of Philadel-
phia May BE Dropped.
REPUBLIC SfEC1AL

REPUBLIC SfEC1AL.
New York. April 4.-Theatrical syndicate.
which controls an enormous business
tllroughou; the United States and Is COM
posed OF Mcssrs. Al Hayman. Charles Froh-
man and kIaw & Erlanger Of New York
and Nixon & Zimmerman Of PHILADELPHIA
is to bc dissolved by limit alton and i'm
mediatcly rcorganized without Nixon &
Zimmerman.
The partnership has one season vet to
run, and its terms will be lived up to until
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
At New York Hotels.

EEPrBLIC SPECIAL
New York. April 4.-Hotel arrivals To-
day include the following visitors from
the West:
St Louis-M. X. knight. II. NJ. French.
j.. w. Scofield. A Bevis. Mrs. T. f. Roth.
w. NJ. Hough. Mrs. II. l.. Billingsl"y. >.
r. Rcmis. Miss NJ. Wells. 6. w. Spencer,
Waldorf; G. w Maxwell. J. Drukkcr: ST.
oenis: r. J. o'Brien. Grand Union: T. 6.
Ratcliffc. Cadillac: A. Sterno. tofonilade;
W. c. Fabri, Nendome: +. W. Clin. MAN.
hattan: A. S. Rauh. Hoffman.
Kansas City-W. II. Hampton, Manhat-
u. A. Mulholland, Imperial.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
WAR EXTENDED.
Suit Brought Against Water:
Pierce Oil Co. in Arkansas.

KEI'V Hf.IC 81 'Et IN
Russelivile. Ark. April 4.-The Grand
Jury which is in session here. indicted the
waters-Picrce Oil Company to-day for al
legged violation of the antl-trus; act. The
law and facts are very similar to tn. Texas
case. which the United States supreme
Court recently confirmed. Prosecuting At
torncy Russell intends to institute Il vigor-
Gus prosecution. The indictment has pro-
duced quite sensation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
Marine Intelligence.

New York. April ARRIVED: Hesperia,
Naples. ~ "
Movilie. April ARRIVED: Astoria. New
York for Glasgow.
Liverpool, April ARRIVED: Teutonic,
Ncp York.
Southampton. April Arrived: Steamer
New York. New York. Sailed: Lain drom
BremCn, New York.
New York. April ARRIVED: Southwark,
An;Wrrn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
SPORT.

The twentieth annual spring meeting al
Montgomery Park. Memphis. begins a;
noon to-day.
The wi, rers at Bennings: First Whip,
Nouch Gould. Diminutive and Charentus.
The winrcrs at Oakland: Homage. Can
delight Tutuhill, prestome, F:amora and
Mortgage.
Donlin and Dnisrd wailoped the ball in
yesterdays practice game
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
,o,.r AND sIBl.RRAN.

Letters Of administration were arph'n i"t
OH the estate rt Charles &. Matlit- ~ We
valued al S7a)Ds. which the Ehr'i-
tance tax Will he Si5"o".
Former Governor Stons received -ssur-
ances not only tha, Kansas city Will re-
build its burned Convention Han III t''i'e
for the National Democratic Convention
hut also that Milwaukee will make no ci
for; to take advantage OF Kansas 'il3 :
misfortune.
Nine of ,hr twelve men who constituted
,he February Grand Iurv called on Mayo.
Ziegcnilcin TO rcatfirm tho charges anu 't'
concentrations relating TO Supply ophli'lS
sioner Meier and Police Judge Sid'hff. ih't
.aIked plainly but got no assurances tha'
the Mayor would act.
The Committee on instruction oi me
School Board decided thai ii would pe al
visahlc to admit children 10 the High sch"e!
Nithou, examination when they present Ger
1ifca,ns of proficiency from the princll'a's
OF their schools.
There ucrc 10 Developments in ne sflN+
of tho carpenters and the painters. ->ti'iie'
side showed inclination To- yielf.
In a runaway on the jefferson avenue
h,jdgc .hr.s men ware thrown from an eA-
press wagon and badly injured.
Tho Federal Court of Appeals reversed
The verdict of Judge Rogers. ordering
George =. Rosscr 10 Jail for contsm OF
court unit! he should pay S-.SS 10 iiie tu7-
tees al his bankrupt estate.
Josiah Winchester, WHO WAS III -, LOUIS
on his WAY South. recently found me IoS'
vein q. -ich gold ore il Colorado mine
on which he had taken an option.
The spring meeting OF the St. Louis AS
sociatiou of Congregational Ministers Will
he held AT Pilgrim Congregational chufch
to-day.
A mining company. which is 10 devote lis
profits 10 the spread OF Christianity among
the masses in large cities. was organized
YESTERDAY by Scdalia tMoD evangelist In
ST. Louis.
No legal action is expected 10 follow the
action nf the Nilkwood election Judges VINO
threw out The votes of several 'colonized
men at Tuesdays election.
Joseph p Nhyte and T.. c. Rowse issued
n circular declaring themselves out OF the
race for th. presidency Of the Real Estate
Exchange and advocating the reelection o.
Malcolm Macbeth.
The Levre Sunday School has grown SO
repdly that the workers in charge have de-
ridcd 10 divide the school. putting negro
children into one and white children into
the other.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
FOREIGN.

A youth of l6 years made an attempt TO
assassinate the Prince Of Wales yesterday
afternoon at Brussels. He fired two shots
almost pc::t blank. but both went wide.
Roberts has Withdrawn the divisions of
Generals French and Colvile TO Bloemfon-
tein.
The Beers appear to he In force on three
sides of Blocmfontein, and their maneuvers
indicate that they are attempting TO bottle
up Roberts's large army In the Free State
capital.
new force OF burghers. 6-Ho strong. has
arpeayed to the north of Roherts's head
quarters. and is advancing 10 the south
Lord Rohrrts's communications south of
Bloemfonter are said to be threatened by
Eocrs General Gatacre. who has a small
column. is ,iepended upon to prevent this
force achieving its object.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05
GENERAL, DOMESTIC.

GENERAL DOMESTIC.
Tho body of an unknown man was taken
from the Lamine River yesterday at Sc
dalia.
nuarterly and monthly statements with
Governor Stephens
The plant of the Utica. Mo-. Herald was
destroyed by fire yesterday.
The Texas State Fair Grounds at Dallas
were yesterday sold under foreclosure pro-
Ceedings.
Through orders from Washington, work
will at once be started on the Yazoo
Canal.
James A. Reed Deml was elected Mayor
of Kansas City by 2.127 majority.
Governor Stephens yesterday announced
the names of the commissioners from Mis-
eouri TO the Panamerican Exposition at
Buffalo.
The number OF hogs marketed in the
West the past week was only S7o.@o
SUIT was yesterday filed against the
waters-Pierce Oil Company under the
antitrust act at Russellvfle. Ark.
Kansas City notifies the National Com
mittee that it will be ready to receive ths
National Convention July Z. The loss 10y
the fire that destroyed the Auditorium
amounts to $4,000 and includes the Sec
Ond Presbyterian Church. parsonage, pun
lie school building and a row of flats.
The Reverend Doctor Newell Hills refuses
TO withdraw his letter of resignation and
remain member of the Chicago Presby'
terry.
California physician and wife. while TEN
porarily insane. attempted suicide at New
Orleans.
A bolt of lightning during a Wyoming
snowsterm seriously injured an East Chey'
cnns woman.
Melina Kuehn. the missing Chicago gil
who was thought TO have been murdered
was found uninjured.
Fire destroyed the business portion oi
Ravena Mich. last night. Loss. $3eaeoo.
St Louis Cannon Bail express on th'
Omaha and ST. Louis Railroad wrecked nea
Silver City. Ia. Two persons were injured
War Department officials Will visit Chick
amauga Park with view of establishing Z
permanent army rendezvous.
Mrs. Fred ID. Grant sails from St. Peters
burg for New York. the Princess tantacu
zene's health having materially improved.
Eishon F-hwIer Of the Methodist FpiScopa
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05

MIR. Wheeler: Il did not think so
Having accepted Mr.. Pugh.s disclaimer
Mr Wheeler then reviewed the history of
the whole controversy. step by step. ihe
question was now before the court OF last
resort. he said.
said he But il they decide that Mr.. Tay.
lor is Governor of Kentucky. no citizen OF Hr
the state will support him more Loyalty
than myself. We stand ready to abide ny
the decision of that tribunal. whether 1t be
adverse or whether il be favorable.
II do not believe. Mr. Chairman. that the
Republican party OF Kentucky is responsi-
bic for the assassination of William Goebel.
I would be willing to leave the state if
thought So. Some of the best friends
have on earth are Republicans. am not
SO ganErened with political prejudice that
l am bound to see something bad in man
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-05

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
GOVERNOR TYLER RETURNS,
Attended the American Live Stock
Show III Chicago.

Governor Tyler returned yesterday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock after & weeks alb
sence, during which time he visited Chica-
go and spent two days in that Western
city. In speaking of mis- trip last night,
the Governor said he had spent a most
pleasant time, and felt benefited by his
brief vacation. Though the Governor went
to Chicago on private business, he was
taken in charge upon his arrival by the
officers and officials of the Union Stock
Yards, and shown every attention, being
made a guest of honor OF the American
Livestock Show, which was in progress.
He being one of the largest stock-raisers
in the State, was greatly Interested in
the splendid exhibits, and returns with
the purpose in view of aiding in the organi-
zation of a Livestock Association in Nir
ginia. The Governor found the following
prominent cattle-raisers of Southwest
Virginia attending the show: Major John
T. Cowan Of Mont gornery: Major W. W.
Bentley, Frank, Jim and Sam Bell, and
julius Buford, of Pulaski; Henry and
Dale Stuart of RUSSELL; Joe Cialespe John
Crockett, and jeff Hoge. of Tazewell
These gentlemen were among the short
horn raisers. In company with Major
Cowan and Major Bentley Governor Tyler
appeared before meeting of the National
Livestock Association. with the request
that Virginia cattle be made eligible to
enter the prize contests of the Association,
but on account of there being no State
Fair or Livestock Association organized
in the State, Virginia stock-raisers cannot
now enter for the national prizes. These
gentlemen We're informed by the Associa-
ton that should there be organized in
Virgslia such an organization, they would
be Welcomed to the national entries. 1t is
to eliminate this disadvantage that the
Governor is interested in the organization
Of Il Virginia Livestock Association. and
he says he will do all in his power 20 en-
courage and further the undertaking.
Through the Governor an invitation was
extended by the officials of the American
Livestock Show to the students of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute to attend
their annual shows in q body. Students
from several such colleges in other States
were present. The invitation carried with
It an offer from the officials to assist in de-
frayng the expenses of transportation.
Governor Tyler viii be absent from the
city again on Tuesday, at which time he
will so to Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
DEWET's CAPTURE CERTAIN.
The Willy Bocr Being Pressed on AL
sides
(By Associated Press.)


ALIWALNORiiEI, -NCCLONY, Dec.
7.-Gen. Dewet appears to be In q most
dangerous position and to need all his
strategy to eXtricate mis- force
With strong British columns on three
sides and two swollen rivers barring his
front, the British commanders Begin to
be hopeful that thu great chase by four
columns which has been one Of the most
exciting operations of the war; will re-
suit in the capture of Dewet.
Definite news OF his Whereabouts was
first received December %.
LONDON, Dec. s.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from
General Kitchener, from BIomfonten. da-
ted December Sth:
..Have just received news from Knox
at Rouxyile, that Wewet's force, having
failed to force Coucassie bridge, which we
held. has trekked northeast. abandoning
500 horses and many carts. His attempt
on Cape Colony, therefore. has failed He
is being pressed on all sides
ANNESBURG, Dec. S.-The Beers
have captured seventeen thousand sheep
from a small detachment of British trooDs
in the vicinity of krugersdorp
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09

COTTON-Quiet: middling. los; net re-
cepts, $50 bales; gross, $40 bales; sales.
ia bales; stock. 1884 bales; exports to
the Continent, 1861 bales; to France, 100
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
MA som a.
VitaII1tllIc Institute
.aND...-
MAGnE co,
10Y East Broad ST.
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.
Over Carbon Art Studio.
Over Carbon Art Studio.
Grave Cloth Prepared.
interest 20

CASE No. 1-Young man in city of Nor
folk twenty years ago. was on the verge
OF the Sraye-grave-clotnes lard aside.
preacher selected for funeral sermon:
suffered with tuInor IN stomach: Il visit
to hospital in Washington; examined by
Sl1rgeou-Cfeneral Hammond, no help but
an operation; came home 20 Norfolk to
die. Cured by DR.. Sargent in II hours;
we'll and strong to-day: weighs 80
pounds. Send TOR circular with many
MAGNETIC Shoe solcs soc. per pair.
Infants. Teething Shield. SEQ.
ladies Supporter. weIghs only 4 o.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
TOBACCO MARKET,
y . !" -'O II = N T.
Eichnnn6 Va Dec G

Richmond, Va, Dec. S. 1900.
Not much business was done In the
Richmond tobacco market to-day Private
sales were light, so were INSPECTIONS and
the warehouses delivered and received
few hOgsheads No loose sales ever take
place on Saturday.
Internal revenue collections for Rich
mond to-day We're: Tobacco, $l,990. 80;
cigars, S3G9.6S. Total. $J,3GJ.59
Private sales for the week are as fol-
lows: Wrappers. 10 loeaheads: filters, %
hogsheads: Tugs. 155 hogsheads: leaf
(darl0, S. hogsheads; cutters, IS hogs
heads. Total, 30t hOgsheads.
Internal revenue collections for Rich
mond for the week. ending to-day were:
Tobacco, $2I,925.9S; cigars, $26,St9.5i. Total,
S54. 1862.
The warehouses report for the week:
Receipts. 1SG hogEReads; deliveries, 125
hogsheads.
Inspections for the week We're light
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
NAVAL STORES

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. SUR
PENT1NE-;}Sc.
ROSIN-F,irnl ana unchanged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
smashed the Show Cases.

Some excitement was caused near the
corner of Brook Avenue and Broad Street
about $50 o'clock last night by a fight
between a white man named Mike Shorter
and a negro named Gerald Green. The.
scran began in the grocery store of John
r. Anderson, where cigar and soap case
was broken, ana continued two doors east
war,lIv. to the clothing establishment Of
sa,mo,lr Sycle. where an outside show
- = vas smashed. The negro was bruised
ard cut about the head, but no arrests
r,ara made. -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
BALTIMORE MARKET

BALTIMORE, MD, Dec S.-FLOUR-
Dull and unchanged.
WHEAT-Weak and lower; spot and
December, 711%@I17sc.; January. 72a0
727sc.; May. 77@Whc Southern, by SAM
pie. GSGIT2l4c.
CORN-Weak and lower; spot. old. 431k
@43Hc.; new, 422sc-; new or Cd, December,
4211AGta23Sc.; January, 41&M42c. Il Febru-
airy. 42M42hc.; March, 42Ac Southern
white corn. new. 39Mi4c.
OATS-Firmer; No. > white 291hc
RYE-Dull; No. , nearby, 49c
SUGAR Firm and Unchanged
BUI"rEE-Firm and unchanged
EGGS-FirTl and unchanged
CHEESE-Firm ana unchanged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-09
CHICAGO MARKET

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Liberal recepts
were mainly responsible for a net decline
of as0la4c. in January wheat to-day Bet
ter weather and freer country OFFERINGS
depressed corn, December coSns nc. ana
May 3sGI15c. lower. Oats cosed lSc down
and provisions a shade to sc. over.
The leading futures ranged as follows.
Open. High. Low Close