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, 1902-05-19

LosT-Ladies' gold watch with fob
chain.- Reward, N~sstyFned to this Of
dee. 2s4ts
, 1902-05-19
ABLE TO WRITE A
r, LETTER TO HIS WIFE.

A telephone message from Dr.. VIII
sen tpday st1tss that he il getting
sAI14us;.Asds IA. the surgeon It the
l6sPttai IN Denver hnes that = second
'~elsshttnu win not DO aeeessary. The
doctor was able to at up and write to
Mn NEilsoa, md he and his friends
feel encouraged that he will room Be
entirely cured aud able to return
home.
, 1902-05-19

Don't forget the Twin Doll dance of
the Woodmen Of the World at North
Star hall Tuesday night. 1s4ts
, 1902-05-19

"A sARoxiN-ysso WI buy : corner
1t tust east u school houSe-ssx1s1.
Apply 4 me nsSsbiicGn olos.
, 1902-05-19

Work Shirts, Shoes, Overalls, Jeans
Pants. Gloves. etc. Woodruff Z Terry.
, 1902-05-19

4 nice iarss ASaAsd and .:liEhted
Frqon ~ rest o.
, 1902-05-19
STREAK
OF HARD LUCK ATTENDING THE
TOUR OF THE PAN-AMERIcAN
ACROSS THE STATE.

Snow At Evanston interferes With the
Performance, Wind Al RawIins
Prevents the Raising Of the Tents
and q Storm at Laramie Makes
Life Beneath Their Folds Not 4
Pleasure.
, 1902-05-19
WEST SIDE LOT SOLD
IN AInEor q,

Charles and Augusta Hoppe today
sold to Albert schwatke lots srand 4.
block 145, on Cedar street, bet9esu
Fremont and Clarke streets, the price
raid being $500.
, 1902-05-19
Mixed paint $3.50 per gal. at Lovett's

Lovett is doing the papering; the
other fellows can't compete and are do.
ing the kicking.
, 1902-05-19

Mems trowsers from S1.ss, to q. .
Woodruff 4 Terry's.
, 1902-05-19

The nobbiest line OF Mems ana Boys
Spring Suits. Woodruff L Terry.
, 1902-05-19

Furnished housekeeping rooms TO.
rent. sayer Hansen, ISL Sixth street
, 1902-05-19

Boys Tennis Shoes 60 cents: men'
j7Sc to t1.7s. woodruff 1 Terry.
, 1902-05-19

on npsss q s ceats n iee q
TAs nspssatSaa oles.
, 1902-05-19

We naks ssits . seilsr - ssara,
ssscAsAt- wssazsk . TssfE
, 1902-05-19

"Courtesy of the Wyoming Stat
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

. RSoNAL MENTION =
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A, o, Shea OF Hammond is in the
city,
Miss Wright is in the city from Ka-
lama
f. w, Burpee is in the city from
Fairhaven.
Mrs, N Troyer and Mrs. G. Louns-
berry are in Portland
John Brix, the Grays river logger,
was in the city yesterday,
], W Johnston and wife spent yes
terday in the city from Chinook.
L. s. Ready a timberman, arrived
in the city yesterday from Portland.
Miss Minnie Bartcldus was in the
city yesterday from her home in Wal
lusk.
Mrs. j l.. Jensen, a resident of
Blain, Wash. arrived in the city yes
terday
Knute Safer, who has been absent In
san Francisco on buslnes strip, re-
turned home yesterday
DR.. A. A. Finch returned yesterday
from u visit to California Mrs, Finch
will continue her visit a while longer,
c. II, Haddix of the A. & c. freight
house left yesterday for Aberdeen.
Wash, TO be with his wife, who ia
quite ILL.,
r, l., Herrin, the timberman from
Portland who has been in the city
for some days past returned yester-
day from q trip to Knappa.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12
PULLED CAPSTAN APART
IRISH MAKE GOOD SAILORS,
BUT ARE TOO STRONG.
Captain Smith, of Bark NADIA
gascar, Loves His Hiber-
nian Crew.

Mighty indeed are the Irish II the
statement Of Captain Smith Of the
British Dark Madagascar can be taken
for II Sons OF the Emerald isle. he
says. pulled the big capstan OF the
ship 10 pieces. and the jolly Scotch
skipper VOWS and declares that his
Irish crew would have pulled the ship
apart had Re not called them on at an
opportune moment. He has pinned his
faith 10 the Irish and never Will go 10
sea without goodly sprinkling OF
fhat nationality In his crew.
The people OF tGls seaport city win
be SURPRISED to know that there are
ouch beings as Irish sailors The i'm
preston generally prevails that all the
Irishnen in the world are on the
American police force. but IL seems
that there are d few surplus frishmen
and that they have taken to the sea.
At all events. the Madagascar has
several Irish sailors, and Captain
Smith thinks as much OF them as Of
the apple of his eye When storms
sweep the sea and threaten the life
OF the shlr, his Irishmen are the frst
aloft, ever ready 10 do their duty and
do II well They were neser known
10 shirk their work, and the captain
is ready TO stake his existence that
two Irishmen are as good aboard snip
IS three sailors OF any other nation
aiity. not barring his beloved Scots
The Madagascar has been ip the
lower harhor for some weeks. with the
other weatherbound ships, She is
grain laden and her captain has heen
anxious TO get TO sea. Wednesday
morning the tug was ready to tow the
bark outside and start her on her long
journey, and the gallant Irish crew
was on deck at an early hour TO heave
the anchor Captain Smiths story of
their strength demonstrations is won-
derful 10 hear. for he recounts that
the sturdy cons Of the green isle ac-
tually heaved so hard that they broke
the great capstan. The anchor was
partially up when the casting gave
way before he strength of the men.
and the accident made Ii impossible
for the bark to proceed TO sea. The
damaged gearing has been taken to
the Astoria Iron works. where the
necessary repairs viii be made in a
weeks time. While Captain Smith
is annoyed Ut the delay, he finds some
comfort in the thought that no other
crew on earth could do as much dam
age in similar manner
CAPTAIN Smith has great faith in the
Irish. Yesterday while going down to
the lower harbor In Captain Keating's
launch Elk, :he two men became in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

for submerslons, by which the life
giving properties Of the earth are re-
stored. the land being rested" as II
we're. during the period OF submerslon,
and without which pcrpetuity would
be impossible. II II pointed out that
suhmcrslons have occurred In the past,
proof being found on the mountains.
where sea shells and other evidences
OF ocean life are frequently discovered.
The washing of earth into the sea re-
snlts In changing the bottom OF the
ocean 10 resemble the face Of the earth
and thus creates the new surface that
IL TO take the place Of The old ona. This
submcrsIon happens once every ZOO
years, or what Ia known as time"
and the phenomenon IL due again on
Saturday night, when full conjunction
of planets. sun and full moon will take
place In opposition to the earth and a
change In the position Of Its waters
will result That portion Of the earth
30 degrees OF It's Burface-which will
be affected by the change is described
as western Europe. western Asia aud
that part OF the United States situated
south Of line connecting the south
vest corner I'll Paso. Tex.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

4 copy of the fire., number Of The
Astorian IL now at this Office. II IL
dated July /. 1873, and WAS issued tri-
weekly by -. G. ireland The paper
presents remarkably neat appear
nnce and Is full Of news and Interest.
In his lntr lduetory Editor ireland says
he purposes conducting an independent
paper Of merit and that nothing "yel-
low" win find its way Into The Asto-
rian's columns From the first para
graph of the editorial il would APP
pear That paper was never before
published here but a journal known
as he Marine Gazette Is said to have
been issued In the late Cos. The As
teri1n has an account of the closing
Of the schools. Among them who ac-
quilted themselves with ,credit were
Belle Welch Ada Hobson, Frank Park
er and several others who still reside
here. /. W. Case and \. Van Dusen
were the leading merchants In those
days although Granville Reed and A. j.
Donaldson had grocery store. Ad-
vertisements Of Washington territory
merchants were numerous. and even
Portland hal good representations In
It's columns The number is shortly
TO he framed by Mr.. Elmore. but for a
few days Astorians may see Il by cali
ing at this office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

The tug Rescue and the oil hulk
Santa Paula returned TO port yesicr.
day. They left out Tuesday after
noon for San Francisco, but off the
river encountered storm and did not
make much Roadway. The Rescue
burns oil and carries only 100 hours
fuel. AS II would have been impossible
Tor her to make Sun Francisco she
returned 10 replenlsh her fuel supply.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Word was received yesterday that
the French bark Lamoricer. and the
French ship surcouf were on the way
from Royal ItoudE to Astoria In tow OF
the tugs Tysc and Sea Lion The
Surcouf WAS Originally under charter
10 load grain at Tacoma.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

G, J. Trenchard has resigned the
agency OF the Pacific Express company
in this city. and the affairs Of the com
pany viii hereafter bc In charge OF A.
j. Taylor, ag nj for the White Collar
line, Mr. Trenchard viii continue to
net ab Wells Fargo agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Captain Winkel Of the steamer se-
quola yesterday nled wreck report
AT The AAiofia customs house. The re.
port states that the steamer sprung
leak on December s. Is miles on TIL
lamook light and quickly ll!ed or
the cargo 10000 feet OF spruce lumber
wnR ihpwn overheard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Thc French bark jean Bart. which
grounded In the lower harbor last
Monday during the gale, was aiioat
for time Yesterday morning. The
Hood tide raised her on the sands, and
with ar aDchor that was placed out
estern she VAS hedged back toward
the channel. Before the work was
completed. however, the ehb set In and
forced the bark back on the sand.
She will doubtless bc atloat again this
morning AMI then viii be towed into
deep wate' by a tug, The Foyiedaie
was not so fortunate and still remains
on the bank. Lighters have been or
dered for her, but have not yet reach
ed the lower harbor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Office Constructing Quartermaster.
Astoria, ore. Dec. 10, 1902. Sealed
proposals, in triplicate. win be received
ut this office until 10 o'clock a. m.
January s. 1908. and then opened for
repairs to whprf at Fort Columbia,
Wash. Plans md specifications may
be seen and further Information OBJ
taincd here. Right IS eserved to ac-
cept or reject any or all proposals.
Envelopes should be marked "Propos-
ais for repairs % wharf at Fort CO.
lunnbia. Wash" and addressed to Geo.
l.. Goodale, Capt. and Quar-. Mr.. u.
6. Army.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Another great crowd thronged the
midwinter circus last night and got
an excellent run Cor it's money From
the time Of the opening OF the doors
unti almost midnight the big crowd
remained. and the circus is proving a
success In every respect, Tonight an
entire change of program VIII be pre-
sented, The fat lady will positively
loop the loop, and The Wahkow war
dance win be n feature worth going
miles to see Axel viii perform some
suicidal feats that ought to take with
the public lie will swallow a sword
and drive u dagger through his wrist.
Leo, the high diver, the irish canaries
and dozens of other features Will all
combine to make the evening most
enjoyable one fer those who attend.
Doors open promptly at 1880, Water,
for the grand street pageant
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

The W e. r. 4. Of this city has
arranged for three lectures here by
Colonel John sobcskl. the noted 20
llsh speaker The lectures VIII be de-
livered during the 'atter part Of Jan
uary. Two viii be- of interest TO tenn
perancc people. while the third viii
hc a popular lecture.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Judge Nelson's condition remains
about the same. and he Ia a very sick
man. Whether or not he wifi pun
through his illness IN a question. lie
~ unable TO sleep ami his condition
IN not improved any In consequence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

That fishery men are determined TO
put stop to useles destruction of hsh
chat tends TO determination Is well IL
Illustrated By the recommendation con-
tained in the annual report submitted
by Master Fish Warden Van Dusen to
the board OF fish commissioners at SR-
lem, Among other things 1t recon-
nl,nds that ''dynamiter" be punished
with term of 10 years in the peniten-
tiary aud not be allowed to get of with
a fine, as under the present law, mud
that the board Of fish commissioners
be authorized and empowered to offer
reward to be paid cut of the hatch
cry fund icr the arrest and conviction
OF dynamiter, or the arrest and con-
vIctlon of a person polluting the wa
ters OF the state With malicious intent.
II Is also strongly recommended that
sherlrs and ,0astab!y3 sc .As, MI the
laws enacted for the protection of fish
be enforced Another recommendation
that cannot fail to attract the interest
of the people generally is "that an am
uual appropriation of at least $4,000 be
allowed the coast streams to assist in
defraying the expenses Of maintaining
the coast hatcherles,"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

A pamphlet issued BY a religious sect
which contains startling predictions
has been received at this office. CAL
culations based on Biblical passages
and earthly happenings following lead
the author to warn the people Of sub
merslon of the southern portion of the
United States and parts OF the old
world on Saturday night, December Is.
The writer argues that nature provides
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

4 social win ne gwen by the ladies' in
the basement Of the Congregational
church ON Friday evening. December
II. to which MI aremost cordially In
vllcd Refreshments. consisting OF cof-
fee and sandwiches and ice cream and
cake. will he served. and NJ the candy
booth win be found the most delicious
Of sweets There will also be for sale
many articles ussfll and appropriate
as Christmas gifts. among which may
he mentioned The articles brought from
Honolulu by DR. and Mrs, Bishop Come
and sce them,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

For framed md unframed pictures,
picture frames, burnt leather outfits
and materials art novelties picture
glass and picture framing. 20 to Frank
Woodncld's are shop IN Bond street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Wanted Twenty boys NJ the mid.
wialer circus. Apply to manager,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Pretty Polly Perkins Persuaded
Purchasers Purchasing Popcorn AMI
Popcorn Peppers, TO Purchase Popcorn
and Popcorn poppers II johnson Bros. I.
Therefore Pretty Polly Perkins pleia-
ed Purchasers who Peprcnasd Popcorn
and Popcorn Peppers, For Popcorn
Popped well in Popcorn Peppers Pnr-
chased from Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

I have a line of imported novelties for
Christmas entirely new never IN the
market bcro', tt prices 10 suit every
one Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Wanted: A ,anltor for church build
ing Wages 81 per month. Inquire
"A ARtorian Office
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

liuy your suit 1r oyercont from DAN
zsel y Co. and get an elegant suit
pNRe free or charge,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Chew the red, swallow the green
confetti.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

have the largest line OF perfumes
ever brought here for Christmas, and a
lot OF fancy purses for ladies; prices re-
duced to one.hRlf Rogers, di =
giat,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Cali up phone COL for the best stove
coal IN the city. 50 per ton,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

md YOU sec those elegant suit cases
panEIcger & Co, are r. wing away
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Confetti for all at the circus tonight
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12
the MORNING ASTORIAN
ssaaa4asaazaaaua
TlA apIoNE Gei.
1'iiE WEATHER.

PORTLAND, Inc. II Western ore.
gon and Washington occasional rain,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

open for the inspection Of The pub
llc, with a line ~ art novelties suit
able for Xmas Frank woodnelds art
shop on Bond street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Dr. Patton has returned from a few
days visit TO Portland, where he was
purchasing supplies for his private
Ranitarium,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Confetti for all al the circus tonight.
Call up phone COL for the best stove
coal IN the city. 50 per ton,
Wanted Twenty boys nj the mid
winter circus. Apply to manager.
Wanted A .anitor for church build
ing. Wages 81 per month. Inquire
"A Astorinn offlce.
liuy your suit 1r oyercoat from Dam
zisel y Go, and frt an elegant suit
rnRe flte or charge,
open for the Inspection Of The pub
llc, with a line ~ art novelties suit
able for %mus-iFrank woodreld's art
shop on Bond street.
\ certificate OF completion ol the
Thhty-fourlh street drain was fiied
yesterday with the city auditor
Dr. Patton has n turned from a few
dayA' visit 10 Portland where he was
purchasing supplies for his private
Ranltarium,
A marriage license was granted yes.
terday by County Clerk Clinton 20
Charles Pernu and Kristlnna kastell.
both of this county
Yesterday was payday ut the Cos
mmhla river forts and several thon-
sands Of dollars were distributed
among the officAra rnd men,
Step ~ at Danzigc.. \ Co.'S and eS-
anime the elegant suit cases he IL giv-
ing away with each purchase Of mems
and youths suits ana ovcrcoats,
! have the largest line Of perfumes
aver brouuht here for rhriRtmas and "A
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

A marriage license was granted yss-
terday by County Clerk Clinton 20
Charles Pernu and Krs,lana kastell.
both of this county,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Yesterday was payday at the Co.
lumhla river forts and several thou
sands Of dollars were distributed
among the ofilc,ra rnd men.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Step IN At Dansigc.. y Co.'S and eS-
anime the elegant suit cases he Is giv-
ing away with zach purchase Of mems
and youths suits ana ovcrcoats,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

\ certificate Of completion Of the
Thifly-fourlh street drain was fled
yesterday with the city auditor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-12

Buy your girl confetti at the circus.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18
CORN TRADE WAS VERY HEAVY
PRICES CLOSED HIGHER
ON ALL THE GRAINS.
The Enormous Trade in Corn Was IN
explsinabl. Except for the Fact that
One or Two Longs Held Firm.

Chicago. October There was an enor-
nous trade In corn on the board OF trade
today and prices on both grains and pro-
visions were higher. December corn clos
ing 4 higher. December wheat tsd4 higher,
oats x higher, With january provisions
unchanged to ~ higher.
Wheat was again Irregular aud tic vol
ume Of business was fairly large. weather
conditions we're nglrinst the market. but
higher cables and the decided advance in
corn gave strong feeling TO the situation.
Early in the session prices were higher,
but large amount Of long stun, especial
ly May. was dumped on the market to-
gethor with considerable short selling and
these factors IN conjunction with tenn
porary decline on corn brought about a
reaction. with Improvement In outside
market there was another rally and the
close was firm and higher. December
dropped shade TO IA Z lower at 7lMM
Tl5S, advanced to T2H, declined 10 Tt3s
only TO rally again TO 72A. The close was
lSnh higher at us.
Minneapolis ana Duluth reported re-
ccipis of I6l cars. which with local re
ccpts Of 10 cars, three Of contract grade
mndc total receipts FOR tue three points
SIi ears, against t94 last week and 7ST
a wear ago.
Trade in corn reached such immense
proportions that it was impossible to toll
who was buying or who was selling, but
I'M spite Of the large volume Of business
there were no new features 60 the situa-
ton II was simply a case of one or two
prominent longs holding the whip over the
shorts who covered freely today, result
luG Tn sensational advance. At one tlme
December was over . cents above yester-
dnI closing price. The excitement did
not g1..ffsN "a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18
Grain and Provisions Elsewhere.

Qulet: pork. standard mess IS: lard refined
fierce ~. pure lard llli; boxed meats, dry
salt shoulders 1911, sides lllI; bacon, clear
rib sides ll&; hams. choice sugar cured
l3&ml4Ii. Cofee-Rio. ordinary to fair SIS
an Ricc-Screenlugs 2AG3is: head As
as; fancy head 5iad6 Flour grain and
feedstuffs quiet Flour-Exua fancy 3.l5G
30; patents 3.45n3.55. Corn meal 80.
Bran SOds2. Hay TO- Prime l30U4l4uo;
Choicc lj.CWdl5.JO, Corn--No. . sacked
white 20; mixed 60; yellow 69tg. Oats
NO sacked So
Kansas city, October IL Wheat-Decem-
Der 5Gh@G67s; May Gs$I cash No. . hard
G9m69la No. red 6Ii2 Corn-OctobCr 80;
December 3Yl4H399s; May 3sli: cash No. >
mixed 5Gl2; No. . white 6Nd6Ois Oats
30. white 3ia;jla Reccipts-Whoat H.
uOU; corn 2lGOO, oats 10000 shipments
Wheat $4,000 corn 1890; oats 1900.
New York October lT.-Wheat- Receipts
l23.ooo, exports 1900; spot firm; No. red
IS elevator and 774@7S +. o. b. atoat; No
/ Northern S2ai I. o, b. ahoat; No I hard
s3lasSH f. o. b. atioat; options higher.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18
CONFIDENCE PREVAILED
IN SPECULATIVE ACTION.
Secretary shsws New Proposal to Buy
Bonds Gave Better Tone to Financial
Operations in General.

New York. October " -Another day Of
rising prices characterized the stock spccu
latlon today and tho degree Of confidence
that prevailed was in notable contrast to
the depressed feeling TINT existed at the
outset ~ the week. The formal announce.
mcnt that Secretary shaw had agreed to
purchase oil bonds or the Issue Of 1928 pre-.
sentcd at the subtrensury today and to.
morrow was an enectunl tonic 10 the mar
ket. II was stated that a block OF $4,000
GO had been accepted and 1t was predict
ed that fully twice as much more would be
Immediately turned in by a syndicate ut
1874 and interest. which would net about
1873 All told. IL was expected that the
lenders under this offer would aid In the
release of about s25.oOO0Oo treasury funds
which would be speedily available to the
local money market. With this prospect
Of new material IN sight TO continue active
operations the pool went TO work With con
siderable confidence and bid up their IA
Noritcs notably. The call money market
showed great case today aud there was
confident expectation that good bank
statement would loo issued tomorrow which
would contribute toward further ease nest
week. The preliminary estimates showed
that the banks came ont about oven on their
operations with the subtroasury aud tho
Interior. but the completion of some syudi-
cate transactions this week Is expected TO
reduce the loan account considerable. Ac-
tive operations by noted speculative up-
orator WIS said 10 hc based ON the money
received from the Louisville and Nashville
settlement md was presented ont TINT the
rnrly closing OF tue Rock island Capitul
rcntrnngcment would rclcn8c a large amount
N money which has been tied M I'm arbi-
trat,on operations between The old and
new securities. The usual crop Of rumors
regarding nat Stock was put 10 good usage