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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DROWNED.
frightened Horse Plunged into River
with Buuuy

Milwaukee. Wis. April Airs. Michael
Chart and her 7-yearold daughter. Mary,
we're drowned in the Klnnlkinuic river at
the Klnnlklnnic avenue bridge, which was
>ppen for repairs Mrs. Chart, her husband
and daughter were III a buggy drawn by a
Young. nervous horse which, becoming
frightened, ran away and plunged through
tho open bridge into the river. dragging
The buggy aud Its occupants with Il. Nh
Chart was saved. q policeman throwing 4
rome TO him, bat tie mother and daughter
n ere caught By the buggy top carried 70
the bottom OF the river and drowned The
bodies were recovered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
sssssoses.oessosseesessseess,

any moment. At Ching Ting Flu, the
French Intercepted a letter from III Hung
Chang to the governor Of Shan 81, com
planning that the Manchuran convention
must he signed becDuse the European pow
ors are willing TO sit down us usual TO
watch Russia devour China.
1T rs asserted on good authority that
Russia Is willing TO give Japan "A free hand
in Corel. With view to preventing her as
Stunning a hostile attitude"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08

Washington, April Z Attorneys for Cap
tain oborlin NJ Garter, now serving a
sentence in the Lcayenworth, Kan. pcni-
Tertiary for dcfraudlng the government,
have given notice TO the government that
they VIII mako application to the supreme
court tomorrow for the release Of their
client on bail. pending hearing before
thar court on his appeal from the Judg'
nent Of the lower court refusing him VIII
Of habeas corpus The implication VIII
bc contested by solicitor General Richards
Of the department OF justice.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
WAR PREPARATIONS
There Is Much Popular Excitement
in japan.

IJonddr, APRIL 8, The Yokrhsmn
correspondent Of tho Daily Mail,
wiring yesterday and dealing with
the attitude Of japan toward Rus
sIa's Chinese policy, says; "Shp-
ping companies have been ordered
10 Hold their vessels IN readiness ror
transport service. Cruisers on the
reserve list have been commissioned
for gctive service. Al leave has
been recalled and ofhccrs OF tho
First reserve have been warned FOR
service, There Is much popular cx-
element
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
NOTHING Received BY officials.

Washington Apin I.-Noihing has been
received by the officials Of the marine hos
pital service here regarding the sickness
believed 10 be bubonlc plague, Of stu
dent In the Ann Arbor Mich.,. university.
The appearance Of the plague ia the int.
rlor would be matter OF some surprisc
10 the officials Of the service, as that
sickness Is more apt to manifest Itself at
the seaport cities
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
Strike Compromised.

ST. Joseph, Mo, April THE Journeylnen
painters and decorators compromised on
their strike. and tomorrow morning II Is
announced that all the men Will return TO
work The men agreed 10 accept 324 cents
an hour Instead OF 80 cents, for which they
struck.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington April 7.---Eastern Texas.
Probably showers Monday. Probably show.
ems Tuesday aud colder; southerly winds,
fresh to brisk on the coast.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Probably
showers and colder Monday. Tuesday fair;
southerly winds, becoming variable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
Fresh Gases OF Plaque.

Capetowu, April T. During the last forty,
eight hours tea flesh tases % Tue buboasle
plague have been officially reported OF
these four are Europeans aud the others
colorcd persons. The corpse OF a colored
person who had died of the disease was
found today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08

London. April s. The Capctown CORE
spondcnt Of the Daily Express reports
Wholesale arrcsr5 for treason In GRAF Rel
net and Aberdeen
small party Of Beers has reoccupied
PhllipsloHn In Cape Colony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08

London, April S."Thc empress dowagcr
and the grand councillors have asked thu
Yang Tse vlccroys," says the Shanghai
correspondent az the Standard. what
course they recommend the court TO adopt
In the event Of Russia retaining Man
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
A. [. PATRICK TALKS.

N..rAs k.et t.
""'er N'u''' =
i"''ch' VINO Is charged with the murder
of Millionaire William NJ Rice. made n
statement tonight concerning the ease lie
had been asked to say something co.mern.
ing a story printed in morning paper TO
The effect that Valet Jones had spent sew,
cral hours. accompanied by policeman at.
taehed to the district attorneys cfrice. IN
touring the tcudcrloin district According
I" this story. hotels, concert halls and
gardens and theatcrs had been visited hy
the prisoner aud his attendant aud dozens
OF drinks taken.
In reply Patrick said; II have known
mat this Kind Of thing has been going On
Tor several weeks. I could not have swnln
.ha' Sueh was the case. hut have heard
1rohl various sources that Jones was plcuti.
iu'S supplied with money, was taken cut
"uFES ruling and was otherwise treated
WIN kindness and consideration"
f"tr1ck then went on TO speak OF the
hice case This is the hrs tlme that ne
mas made any statement since his nrrcs,.
il' saiu' Jones never killed w. NJ Rice
hau ne done So he never would have ties
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
eaEhcA OPPOSED sY CHINESE.

Russia VIII Give japan rree f1ano m
Cores.
London, April THE Pekin corresponding
OF the Morning Post wiring SATURDAY,
srys; ..The French ARE SIN opposed by the
chInes4 near Hal In. but are careful 20
avoid conflict because any advance would
no ANTICIPATED by tive Germans. whos@ pa
trels are thirty miles within the province
Of shah 81 and can reach Tai Yuen Fr At
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08

by troops OF other nation,litie, N, pocl,.
nan and air Earnest Mason s,tow (tbe rri,.
lsh minister were rcturptnc from ,,,nnn. ~,
sedan chairs. when thc chairs yycre s,onns,,
by German soldiers. who nrorcodcd IA heat
the bnorprs Tho ladies Of tho marty wcro
greatly frightened.
The minister's eener,uv ,cor mat ,nc
presence In pellin o. consider1blr fore,
Of tyaous of various patlopoIni,e might lie
Il source OF International friction. rhcv
were not entirely pleased with thc military
proposals OF thc generals. ag thcy for 70
see the necessity for ihe demolition of All
forts.
Washington, Aprtl i--rhe administration
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-04-08
General Observations.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at s p. M. yesterday, 18th
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

The Oregon Short Line company Is
contemplating a change in its line at
Idaho Falls, and make its crossing OF
Snake river several miles above town.
The president left Washington at
1890 Monday for his l0,Wo-mile trip
He vii! pass through Idaho near the
close OF the month.
STRAYED OR SToLEN-From my ranch
on the West Side, FIVE miles from Black
foot, Friday, April 10th, two thorough
bred rams, both sheared, no brands
One has brown spots on face, and botf
have tin tags with Chas. Steadman
West Jordan, in ears. will pay 500
reward for information which will leat
to their return to my ranch.
GEO. A. WoRDEN.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
To Hang Again.

''Diamondiield Jack" who has been
sentenced 10 hang as often as Aguinal.
do WAS killed, has been sentenced 10
hang again. Friday, June y.
"Diamondfeld Jack" IL will be re.
memhered, was convicted OF killing two
sheepherders 10 cassia county, several
years ago. His case has been up and
down iu all the courts from district
court 10 United States supreme court
and back again.
II il not certain that he will hang In
June. His attorneys are making Il
strong fight for his life. There are
some remarkable things connected with
the case. He plead not guilty 10 tbs
charge OF murder and WAS convicted
Another man confessed 10 the killing
/ was tried aud acquitted. This Is th.
most remarkable case in the erinina
history Of the west.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
Notes From the New School Laws.

The new school laws go into effect
May lst.
Next school year begins Monday.
ID, 1901.
The school age has been changed
from 8 to 2I years to from to u years.
Every district in the State must have
at least five months Of school or the
district will lapse.
The school census will be taken this
year ut the usual time. viz /: on the first
Monday IN July. After this yea. the
school census will be taken on the first
Monday In April.
At least three per cent OF the moneys
annually appropriated TO any district
shall be applied By the trustees for the
maintenance Of school library: selec-
tions Of books forAwhich being made
from list Of books furnished to each
district by the State board OF education
ABOUT CERTIFICATES.
County certificates shall be signed by
the county superintendents and associ'
ate examiner or examiners.
First grade certificates shall be grant
ed to all applicants. otherwise qualified
by law, who shall have passed all the
branches heretofore required. and al
gebra. general history and rhetoric u
addition thereto.
The holder of third grade certili
cate shall be Ineligible to obtain an
other certificate OF the same grade.
Teachers holding valid second grad
certificates, with an average of 90 pc
cent. or above, may take the additiona
branches and receive first grade Ger
tificate.
County superintendent may rene'
first grade certificates at their expira
tion. so long as the teacher is actuali
engaged in teaching.
Primary certificates shall be grante'
. to be good only in primary department
, OF graded schools. and which include
the first -four grades, and examinatio
+ for such certificates shalt be upon que
tions prepared by the State superinte
e dent of public instruction.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

The terms and conditions OF sale VIII be
found in An Act Defining the Duties of the
state Board OF Land Commissioner" Fifth
session Laws. isss. Page 72.
Appraised value aud particular description
may he found in the office OF the County
Treasurer. or at the ofiice OF the State Land
Board.
All lands upon which there Is now regu'
tarly issued lease viii be sold subject 10 the
conditions Of said lease.
1 tNurEl No lands will be sold for less thar
siO0a per acre, nor for less than the appraised
value. the first years interest and 10 per ccni
! Of purchase price. cash on day Of sale.
/ ny order Of the State Board OF Land Com
nisslouers. FRANK MARTIN.
nv q. IA. sTEITSENBERG, Secretary.
Chief Clerk.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
NEW MILLWER.

Miss Mary Thompson has bought the
entire stock of millinery aud millinery
goods carried by Mrs. +. II. Jackman,
aud is Offering great bargains to the
trade before moving to her new store
room in the Mcdonald building.
Miss Thompson purposes to give TO
the ladies' OF Blackfoot and surround
| Ing country tirst-class millinery
esta blishment in all OF its departments
and solicits an inspection of goods ano
prices.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
Ray S. Smith Rins Oregon LADY.

THE News il ln receipt Of an an.
nouncement u the marriage Of Ray 5.
Smith. formerly Of Blacktoot, and Mar
garet Elizabeth Hollenherk, Of Eugene,
Oregon, 10 be celebrated at the home
Of The hride, Wednesday. May 9Th.
The announcement, card sHys Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith will ha at home 10 their
friends at Idaho Falls. after June lst
la advance ae offer congratulations q
Mr. Smith and express best wishes and
/ happiness Tor the bride.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

Backfoot is prominent In the rail-
road columns OF the great metropolitan
dailies. Blackfoot has abandoned her
back seat and moved up nearer the
stage.
The town council Of Idaho Falls has
appointed Andrew Marker, marshal.
Marker made good soldier anu after .
term it will De said Marker made
good marshal.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

Perfect digestion is the only founha-
,,,,, far nerfect health. The food we eat
makes MI the blood we have wn'cn :.
,,rn feeds every nerve muscle ano
,tssne IN the body. uERBINE quick
ans the appetite, aids Digestion give,
,nne and yigor to all the functions ano
ensures good health, Price oo Genus .
Scott & Co.
II vou want Farm Loan write L''a ),
say & Co, Idaho FAILS Or see :
smith, Blackfoot'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
HIGH fire GLIB hdiovrns Until fall

Mrs. q. II. HolbroOk entertained the
Weekly High Five clab Al it, lat meet
iag before aJjpurning 10 the fall and
ainlrr seasons.
The club las passed through two
consecutive s.Aspns aud its members
v I'll lnpk tnrsarsi With pleasure to the
time when ihvy shalt meet again.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

r,s renor, made public that eS,pos'' !
master Rocky Rounds, OF ldano : fa,a, ~,
@as'g, ma hsen appointed Register Of the
nao veea ~, Land Office, successor 70 Reg
,.,er Thomas, is wholly un'oanae'' ,n,,I -,
luo' @ovembpr aud the matter OF ~
se,ap -, Man called up for consideration
NOV o a,as no, be for several months
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

Tha following Is letter written os
Mark Twair, the great American
humorIst To Mr.. Carnegie
My dear Carnegie:
see hy The papers you are ft's,
,,..a,. want 10 get hymn book; I
ro.,- 4 dollar and half, Il you seno
me this hymn book | will bless you
coa 80 viii bless YOU, and 1t will do =
great deal of good.
Yours truly,
MARK TWAIN,
p s,-pon't send me the hymn DOOR
..na ne The dollar and halt
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

rx.cougressman Private Jonn a., ~.
Ian who Is now ST. Louis Wor'u "no a
''.'',,na,s.,oncr, !" in speaking Of his so'oVo
year salary said The s',O,oo ,ou.
month that | draw for serving as y hem, ~,
q ,hs II. Louis F'aic Commission
!. ANAL pay, very small pay Tor = ",a" u ~
ia :. a,.,inguished ability. But y has
-. ~ .syantage Q. coming with clock
work I'M regularity, and that Is wha' see
~ / believe In regularity
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
Examination Of Eighth Grade.

The state Superintendent hiss set the
lime im N. Eighth Grade Examina.
,loos. May orb and i0sh, al . a. m, and
III. toau,y superintendent has named
the following placs.s for the rsRmlna-
lion. BiarAi,.o,, Idaho Falls. Shelley,
i,a.al,, ao.. Fork, 1',lden, Sictn, IT.
wIu and Gray,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

Word has been received from The
state sunday school prcsidenta. Boise'
that MIR. G. u. Meigs viii reach Idaho
Falls early Monday morning, May o'n'
thus enabling him to give two full days
10 the sunday school convention he'd
:, Idaho Falls on Monday and Tuesday
MAY 9Th aud Tth. A Monday morning
session viii I've planned for, 70 begin al
ID o'clock. Mr.. MciGs occupying most
ot the time. This Is not 90 the program
ba, will bc very helpful and add great
I IL 10 the success Of the convention, p'
no. fall 10 attend. You cant afford =
ml.s il. A rate ot y fare and one,h'sh
subject 10 an attendance q tl''y or mor'
who have paid full fare has been gran.
"a All delegates. II a less number
urosen, half rates ~ill be given return
log.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01

,,s.,les d. Meigs, the "lno'ana :.
olonc, !" tho writer Of Drops ,',,as, = M MI
Make Make you rhiuk," the srea'es, ~ mar. -.
',',na Ms"o sunday school worker IN Amer, .,',
AROUND ',, s ~ ,he drawing feature OF the ,
,ea, n'1,r,e, d sunday school convention "''o
,,'I ,,,ho Fails, May 9th aud 'th'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
NOTICE or SALE
OF School and University Land in
Bingham County, Idaho

NOTICE IL HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON
Thursday the 10Th day Of May. 1901, ut
o'clock a. IN. there will be offered for sale
pursuant 10 Law. at public auction, at the
Court House, at Blackfoot. Bingham County.
Idaho, tracts OF state lands situated In said
County Ms follows, to-wit
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
iANGLING NERVES.

Are YOU irritable? Do you sleep badly
l. i hard to concentrate your thoughts:
Is your appetite poor? DO you feel tired :
,,.,l.s. and despondent? Try Lichty's
celery Nerve Company. 1t will do you
more GOOD than auythingyo have ever
,ri.d sold by Scott & Co.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
FINE HAY RANCH FOR SALE.

4 sne hay ranch, l6o acres, inclosed'
dwelling aud other buildings water
.,,h, .,c for sale AS II bargain. = snal
for sheep or cattle men.
Amply to or address, NEWS once
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
Piano Tuner and Cleaner Coming.

w. A. Smith. of Montana, the well-
known Piano Tuner, will be in Black
foot soon. Customers win do well to
hold their pianos for him in order to
get first-class work done.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1901-05-01
IE HAPPENINGS.
ID Here for Your In,
lon, Information and
Pleasure.

II $50 ~ 4
alsing = dnst.
~ shade trees were set out on :
! school grounds, Monday.
,l.eopsl Guild met with Mrs.
hoson, Tuesday afternoon.
,eos aud s. 4. Taylor went out
liver on Mondays stage.
] Mrs. j. A. Bennett will leave
praia within a few days.
wiley, Of Martha, Ida, was
loot, Monday, ON business.
ws wish 70 remark: There are
bd dulier place. than Blaektoo,.
Iatlon isa breeder Of rhenma-
Enuse she causes pain 10 the
II. in the ioraI land Office con
/ 10 tho standard Of maximum
kyiun has been appointed post
Il Idaho Palls. vice II Rounds,
/ Mllllck has retarned issim
IA,. ahithvr Ae wen, on a big
ral.
kh~r oi promlnent visiting at'
Nlll he present AZ this tern Of
Il, caari
fun.lan will hold eonarma.
siess ~ st. i'aui's. sunday
May la,h.
Il all .oon H.. rifrcinAllS erased
L blackboard 81 future thought
*lderaiioa.
Berries vi u cents hoa are
even whan is-crni coins are
iar hziasru.
l)rrson shart Line will make a
u lmt-TIant changes 10 i's
Hacki,a'.
.msiy Warren irtt Tor Salt Lake
pday ,naruing. shc viii welt
~ SEVERAL preks.
lfiAtsr came lu iram Ant"lni'e q
so agn 20 mluiairr at the bed
srr .sck daughter
,i llarktooss yoaus men VII
u sride's 20 The marriage asia'
hc ucx, few days
or sbaup will bc chairman Q
mitssr tn meet, greet sud vel
. President 10 idaho,
4 i2 months 10 the bceiuuing 9
political campaign. Wha
icet the year, have.
railroad graders have crosse
er and are speeding The plow
ap.rs on the line 10 Houston
sioo,. Somltcs viii leave e
nd. latter part OF the month, :
asch the fret outgoing sicame'
iIamur is expected TO seach :
8ny In June. Upon his arrival
ks up the practice Of Law aaal
States Of the union viii ele
bors thts yesr-virginia. Macs
q Ohio. New Jersey and Pen
la.
Stone. primary teacher 10 =
fop, school. has accepted a ~
hn for the next term 10 the Nam
lnnes has been called 10 Bo'
porisnt business connected sl
vsmeut- TO be made at the Sta
rsi,y.
70 Senators whitwell and Hon
Frmstces OF the Pocatello acadeti
Sunday iu Blacktoot, guests
Tor Dubois.
Cincinnati clergyman reeeu
d for those Of hls cougregat
we're too proud to kneel and
2 stand at prayers.
board Of trustees OF the Po
Academy, organized Saturday
ng J. NJ. Bennett, president.
Houlahan, secretary.
and Mrs. Frawley came over =
Monday, for u few days vlsi
d homestead where Mrs. f'r
father aud mother live.
: Mary Thompson went to !
City, Saturday morning, In chs
little sister who will und'
Pnent for u fractured arm.
,. Rnbethan came up from I
saturday, 10 look over bis u
county ranch. While up he u
Of l50 tons Of alfalfa for 50 .
h Harvey, tour Chauncey,"
Miss lambert, uf Willow "a
: marriage altar today. The
Ing couple will arrive on th'
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-13

Remember d fifty cent bottle
f SCOTS Emulsion given III
proper quantities will last 4
2aby fifty days; a child SIX or
seven, thirty days; and a child
of ten or twelve, twenty days.
It's a very economical med'-
cine.
If the child IS sicIIy, without
appetite, it will nourish ard
bridge it over until it can take
its usual food.
For delicate children without
any real disease, it can be used
with splendid results.
Wen send yo-, l l::tie 90 r.. :. rar r.
SCOTT l. I',syNN5
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-13
THE CRICKET CLUB MEETS.
Election Of Officers Held and Other
Business Transacted.

The annual meeting Of the Washington
Cricket Club was held last night at the
Young Mems Christian Association Build
ing on 6 Street northwest. Col Cecil
Clay presided
The principal business before the body
was the election OF officers for the en-
suing year and the selection Of a new
field The club unanimously selected Colo
nj Clay to succeed himself as president
The other officers chosen were: Vice
president Thomas Collins. team captain.
Morris Hacker. treasurer. Arthur Port
man, and secretary, Charles Bolts The
executive committee viii include W War
ren, " J Newton. ". r Walton, and
Z. b Buckley
Considerable discussion followed the
proposition 10 change the location of the
field. For some time past the club has
used Held near the grounds OF the
Chevy Chase Hunt Club. but il Is not
considered especially adapted to cricket
A committee consisting OF W H. Al
drige- J Figgott. a Symington and J
G. McCubbin VIII visit the Hunt Club
IN the near future and examine the Did
polo Held with view OF securing il for
the use of the club.
The members expressed themselves as
greatly pleased with the progress made
ny cricket during the last year. It Is
understood that d number Of matches viii
De arranged Tor the season. and as soon
as possible, the secretary viii publish the
schedule that - now in course or preUsrs-
ton The secretary has opened an Office
at his residence. Z1gS II Street northwest
where ne VIII receive and attend to anz-
challenges that may be sent from out
oI-IrHh or local cricket teams
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-13

teriaI, despite the active domestic busi-
ness. BeS5emer ore prices were fixed at
a reduction OF SI-25 from last year 5 list,
which was surprising in view Of the great
advance of the finished products
Speculation has been unusually heavy
in foodStuffs the local markets avera ging
more thar. two million bushels Of wheat
daily Prices reCeded sharply from the
top point of two weeks ago, wheat losing
about 1 cents for spot.
Textile fabrics are in better position,
although Improvement is slight and con-
fined to a few special lines. At Eastern
wool markets, manufacturers have taken
sufficient new material Of late TO indicate
better orders for goods and news from
going to hold for better prices than now
Prav all
II the cotton goods division there has
been more buying for China. while spring
dry goods openings make encOura ging
exhibits The raw material lost most of
last week gain, spectators making no
resistance to the weakening influence OF
larger receipts and lighter exports than a
year ago. Besides the international cur
taiIment Of spinning, there has been fur
Their reduction Of operations by spring
foods. In silk goods more activity is re-
ported and another tritiIng advance oc-
CURED in raw material
The money market ruled stronger all
the week
Lab .IIties of failures In the first week
of April were 81 ,322. I34, of which S457 81
ing. and $I9S. Isl in other commercial lines.
a year ago the amount of defaults was
& 292 30
! Failures for the week numbered 203
II the United States against I93 last year,
and q in Canada against Il last year"