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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-07-16
CONGRESSIONAL HUMOR.
The Wit of the Great Statesmen
Flows Fast and Freely.

Rear Admiral Schley was telling
stories at the Richmond hotel q few
days ago and, perhaps naturally, came
around to the subjects of courts of in
curry. He said that during the civil
war a court was convened to try a man
for desertion, Schley, then a lieuten.
ant, was one OF the members of the
court. When everything was ready
m judge advocate asked the defen-
dant: "Have you any objection to
any member of this court?"
The accused man looked over the
court scrutinized each member CLOSELY
and then said: Yes, Sir, 1 object to
the white-haired man at the end of the
table,"
The officer objected to was the pre-
sident of the court. The Judge adyo-
cate inquired: "Upon what ground
do you object 10 this member of the
c0urt2"
Without a moments hesitation the
defendant replied: "I don't like the
honesty of his countenance."
The court retired for consultation
and upon returning to the room m
nounced that the objection was not
sustained. The judge advocate, turn
Ing to the accused, asked: "Have YOU
any objection to make to any other
member of the court?"
He looked gravely about him for a
few minutes and then answered.: uYes.
sir, l object to the whole incarnate
courts"
= One of Washington's noted fisher
MEN is Major "Dick" Sylvester, the
superintendent of police for Washing
ton and president of the National As.
ISOLATION of Chiefs of Police,
The major went fishing a few DAYS
ago and returned with q iye.pound
black bass which he sent to the Presi-
dent with his compliments.
Two of the majors friends heard of
this catch and asked about it a few
days later when they were fishing at
the same place. They met a country
Doy, and said: " Is there good fishing
up here?"
Yep" replied the boy. "It,s
fair: Major Dick was up last week
He caught a five pound bass, / un-
derstand," observed one of the party.
" and gave 1t TO the President"
~ dunno nothin' about his eiyin'
II 10 the president" the boy said, sbut
giandpap caught the fish,
g! promised an old negro in Tennes.
see ten years ago that 1 would do some
thing for him when the time came. 7,
said Senator Carmack, " and today he
came around having worked his way
here from Memphis, and reminded me
OF the promise, which / shall make
good at once.">
"The colored brother has a longer
and acuter memory than the white
man" said Senator Vest.
"!ndeed he has" put in Senator
Blackburn. 81 remember of talking
o an old darky down Is KENTUCKY
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-07-16

some years ago who claimed to remem-
Der George Washington.
"'l suppose you were with him
her ne crossed the Delaware,' L sug-
gested.
"'Deed 1 was, boss,' he replied. 81
done poled the boat
"'And, | said, thinking to tease the
old man, Il suppose, also, you remem-
Der when he took a hack at the cherry
tree?"
"The old man scratched his head
and thought for q minute. Then he
laughed gleefully. 'Deed, boss,' he
said, Il jis done member that, too.
done druv dat hack mahself.'"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-07-16
The Entering Wedge

To your consideration is gen.
orally the cost, though cost should
always be relative to value to be a
fair test. The lumber we sell NAV
not always be the cheapest in price,
but it's always cheapest in the
long run, because we give the best
value. Thoroughly kiln-dried, pro.
perly sawed and planed, you'll
find it matches" we'll, and will
be a lifelong source of satisfac-
tion
H.Hudgens & Son.
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NORTHBOUND

trains % and 62 arrive and depart from
new nm on depot.
Trains Nos. % and IS from A @ l. freight
depot West Gervais street.
For Rates, Time Tables. or further in
formation call on any Agent, or write TO
II, M. EMERSON, Gen. Freight and Pas.
ssngeI Agt,, i. Nj. EMERsoN, Traffic Mgr
Columbia, 'a' '"'" vi
W., q. CHnLDs. President, Columbia. s. G
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-07-16
CKSAR'S
HEAD HOTEL.
Open from June LIST to Oct. lat

"PeH IroiH june list To Oct. 1st
1000 feet above sea level. Popular 70.
sort. Room for 200 guests. 30 miiaa 70 .
9~reenyille, 10 from Brevard, N. q. Deaipa.
oisn G0'IsS Ieob fSG families mill Residen. physi.
and cold baths. Enchanting scenerv anm'
ing springs. Temperature from 90 ~ Ss
degrees. Reasonable rates. All minisi.ro
~ per week; Write j. b. Bramlett' Mari.
cue, 3. u, about hack transportation. For
information address, hor
J.E GWINN, MANAGER.
C@sar's Head, a.
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Pianos g Organs.

We are selling lots of them and saw.
Ing every purchaser much money.
The Kindergarten Organ IL the pref.
tiest and best organ made for the price,
and no other organ has the new seven
color keys-which make IL possible to
learn In q few minutes. Let no one
prevent your buying this organ.
The McFhaii Piano Is unsurpassed
for tone and beauty. Terms right.
Send for prices. Don't delay.
l.. A Nice Cord, Mfg,
Office, Laurens, s.. G..
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Gin System Bargain.

FOR SALE-A SECONDHAND
24O Saw Gin System, consisting of four
go Saw Gins and Feeders, one $40 Saw
Lint Flue, IL $40 Saw Thomas Ele-
vator System, complete with fan dis
tributor, good condition. Price low.
This outfit has TO be moved by July
10Th. Any further information cheer
fully given. Terms cash. M. s. Bal
ley 81 Sons, Clinton, s. @.
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tDaily. TUESDAYS, Thursdays, and Sat-
nrdays.
Nos. 52 and 90 Solid trains between
Charleston and Greenville, 8. O..
nos. o. and % carry. Through Coach be-
tween Charleston and Columbia,
III M Emerson, GENT Pass, Agt, n. M.
Emerson, Traffic Manager; j. X. Kenly,
Gen. Man.
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q, H. FULLER, Agent

Tote.- tDaily Except Sunday.
toentral Time. sEastera Time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26

CHARLES HOLLOWAY WINS LOUISIANA
PURCHASE COMPETITION.

ST. Louis, Nov. 25.-The contest for the de-
sign for the official emblem Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition was decided to-day. The
winner Is Charles Holloway, OF Clinton, Iowa
is woman representing the territory OF Louis
lana, by her side stands Columbia placing
around Louisiana the American flag. The colors
OF France have fallen from her, and lie at her
feet. In the background Is a boat containing
two hgures-Progress and Rectitude. In front
France, holding in her lap the treaty for the
Louisiana territory. Draped over her arm is the
tricolor of France. She holds in one hand the
sword Of Municipality.
The border contains four large figures, typfy-
ing Agriculture, Commerce. Art and Science
Above are two small figures of Genius and Prog
ress crowning Art and Science with laurel
wreath In the lower corners are two Shields
bordered with the coors of France and the
United States.
The design will be used for the official SEAL
posters, medals and all documents connected
with the exposition The color scheme com
prises red, white blue and yellow, representing
the United States, France and Spain.
Mr.. Holloway born in Philadelphia forty
two years ago. and came TO St. Louis when
eleven years old. He a student in the st.
Louis Art School for several years. He was
the winner Of the prize offered by The Chicago
Inter Ocean for figure typical Of Chicago. In
woman, on whose breast were the words. II
will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
RECEPTION FOR DR.. KENNEDY.
THE CATHOLIC CLUB ENTERTAINS THE
RECTOR OF THE AMERICAN COL
LEGE IN ROME,

The Catholic Club of New-York last night ten
dered reception TO the Right Rev. Or. Thomas
f. Kennedy, rector of the American College. Rome.
at which nearly four hundred persons were pres
ent. Supreme Court Justice Giegerlch president
of the club presided the formal welcome to the
guest and delivered the address of welcome lie
said in part:
Upon your return to Rome and when reporting to
Holy Father. you will be glad. 7 am sure 10
convey to His Holiness the renewed assure noes
that the Catholic Club of New-York is still the
united body OF Catholic laymen increasingly loyal
TO the Holy Sec. and afeCtiOnately devoted to tho
august person Of the Vicar Of Christ, Leo NH.
Monsignor Kennedy in responding, said that he
profoundly moved at the reception. which he
realized. not 10 BIN personally, but justly, TO
the institution that nc had the honor OF repre-
sentng, and said that It would be gratifying to
the Holy Ponth that great man who occupies
the chair OF St. Peter the admirs ton of the whole
world. Catholic and mont atholic Leo XIII by
whose permission and encouragement he here
II am sure he will be delighted he said, when
tell him ~ the loyalty expressed and the interest
manifested in college
Other speakers the Rev. John +. Burke
president Of the college alumni association; John J.
Delaney and W. BoUrke Cochran
Among those present Archbishop Farley,
the Rev. Drs. Burtsell u. J, Mcmahon and H A.
Brann President Charles V Fornes OF the Board
OF Aldermen. John Wanamaker. ex-Justice Joseph
T. DAILY, Justice r. W Hatch and Justice Morgan
J. O'Brien.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
KAISER WILHELM ENDS P0JGB ypIp

me North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser VIII
heim DER Crosse arrived here last night from
bremen Southampton and Cherbourg after being
ueiayed about fifteen hours by rough weather
When the steamer left Cherbourg the weather was
Hhe' but on the next day she encountered a strong
gaze with high head seas which lasted fortv-aIebt
hours ana compelled her to reduce speed for two
days The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse came il,
this time commanded by Captain O. Cuppers for
nerIy commander Of the steamer HohenzolIern Of
the same line, her former captain Hogemann
having gone TO take charge Of the new lyer the
Kaiser Wilhelm II. The engineer. William Bohm
has also gone to the steamer Her present
engineer is +. Zisanke, formerly Of the steamer
Grosser Kurftirst.
Among the passengers DR. Won IIolleben
the German Ambassador TO the United States. First
Lieutenant Federico de Monte Verde Y Sedno mill
tary attache of the Spanish Legation at Washing
ton ton; g. 1Amsnck. Captain A. AtkIn Higgins Lieu
tenant =. /. Arnold. Lieutenant Leopold BredoW
f pTofeI IS Gamgee' J. e Kennedy George J. Nal
olTduss. FRANK Slosson. Isaak Stern G. sloan Ed
MaFq NJ. 4. Tower, j. Leroy White and Eddie
BAD Jimmy Michael and NJ. Biussou who will
enter the six day bicycle race at Madison square
Garden. " 'O'' 'f""ie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

Washington Nov 25-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.
Captain JOHN \. DAPRAY. I'D Infantry to Fort sam
Captain ROBERT BOYD assistant surgeon ~ voI,,,o
is honorably discharged 'S
The following changes in the stations and duties OF
officers - the medical department Mai
JOHN l. PHILLIPS 10 Fort Columbus 10 relieve
Major WILLIAM II. CORBUSIER. Major C'CiRRI-~
SER on being relieved will proceed to Fort d A.
Russell 70 relieve Captain WILLIAM f LEWIS
Captain Lewis on being relieved win proceed 70 the
Philippine Islands. ~ ~
Colonel JOSEPH p FARLEY ordnance department will
proceed from the Naterliet the Frankfori
Arsenal. Philadelphia. ana the Midvale steel Works
Nicetowu, Penn.
First Lieutenant RICHARD p. STRONG Is relieved
from further duty in the Division OF the Philippines
NAVY.
Commander r NELSON (retred, duty as insnector IN
charge Of Sixteenth Light House District. Memphis
Tenn
Lieutenant CHASE Washington.
captain J EATON. member naval examining and
retiring boards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
EXPLOSION FOLLOWS MUSIC.
WHEN WIFE PLAYS IN THE DEAR OLD
SUMMER TINE" HUSBAND Is KNOCKED
SFNSELESS

Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Doty moved into No. 362 West
Fffty-fifth-st yesterday. They were married
Gently. Mrs. Doty had the piano opened In the
parlor the first floor. Last night the Dotys
went to the theatre, and returned home about Il
o'clock. Mrs Doty down and began TO play
In the Dear Old Summer Time Her husband
went upstairs to their bedroom to light the gas
AS he entered the he detected a strong odor
Of gas. He ascertained that the gas jets all
turned off and then struck a match. That was the
last he knew for time. The gas pipe
leaking the ceiling and the minute he struck
the match the gas exploded. He knocked
senseless to the floor. Mrs. Doty. who the
floor below, felt the force of the shock, and she,
too. was knocked senseess.
The explosion made terrific noise. and could be
heard for many blocks. There "A shower of
glass from the front of the house, and smoke is
sued from the windows. Daniel F. Mcmahon, the
1.-TWO Spot of the Tammapy Triumvirate, is said
TO have appeared his stoOp directly opposite the
Doty house, lightly clad and in straw hat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
WINS WRESTLING BOUT
HE DEFEATS JOE CARROLL. DESPITE
THE LATTERS GREEN TRUNKS
GARDEN HALL PACkED.

Hoe Carroll who is heralded as the eha"'p''.'
wrestler of Ireland and England went down "
defeat last night AZ Madison Square I'drue" -
cert Hall at the hands of and the less oA -
sturdv American Tom Jenkins. The bout Va.
announced for the championship Of the Worlo' -
II both men have the privilege 10 try fer thlS wv
Jenkins had not much trouble in Winning H.
The match was under catch as eaten can '"
an bo,Js hei,.. aIloved While il lasted it was IN
terestinr and at times fast. II was apparent ~
the first few minutes that Jenkins was too hsS.S
for his opponent. His weight was announce" az =,
pounds while Carroll it said. WetSHeo
heavier than his rival There were seversl -
imnary bouts before the principal one. anu i. tts
these were over the two big stars came St.t,,
ring Both men looked In the pink OF COM -
Carroll wore green trunks These were sal 70 Ia
been bought in Ireland and struggled 20 Ms a.
try They fooled thV Custom H7utr trsr5cr.ut.sins
Vas declared and were noN ABOUT 70 krcA sssN-
Sut they didn't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
FOR A LARGE HTBERNIAN HALL.

THE A. o H. HAS IMPORTANT PLANS FOR IT'S
BUILDING-A MEETING TO RAISE FUNDS.
The trustees auxiliary committee and county
officers OF the Ancient Order of Hibernans met last
night at the Hoffman House and completed
angernents for the meeting to be held December
at Carnegie Hail. The meeting is to be held for
raising money for the Hibernian Hall. to be built
at One hundred-and sixteenth-st. and Fifth-ave 1t
IS TO be a lyceum and school building, containing
a library and art rooms. where instruction Irish
men may be given. similar to that now offered at
Cooper Union The order has already obtained the
lot for the building and the total needed to
finish payments on this and TO erect the hall, is
about $3.50 600. This the order must raise by APP
peang to its friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
SALES IN KENTUCKY.
Lexington KY. Nov. 1.-The best sales for the
coud day Of the Fasig-Tipton thoroughbred sale

Lexington. Ky. Nov. 1.-The best sales for the
second day Of the Fasig-Tipton thoroughbred sale
were
Chestnut nIiy by imp. Koutaka-Jenaie; j. Il
SAY Foa5 IN 10y ''.p 225
CEfs'% f%m n4y %ew YORK LOO
oJ T@pper "''s
SAY 9 a. l ny s1nP
imp Llandrino: W A. MrGasan Jr. Little
HanWeu br. h.. 10. by Hanover-Attrac-
rve f. l. Davis I:-Nineton :.....- ....---., oS"
indcnbe ,f Iouisyilie 19oO
Navarre-salle Mcclellan, ny TIindoo: 5. :.
Philadelphia IUtb
George H. IAnicnberger LOCO
and Go: T. T. rpton cleo
Merry Thought, br . by Imp Pirate Of
Penzance-Ra belle. Il. Fl MclOtter New
Ciarette b. m. :, by CandIemas-Irtrepd. Earl
Sellers i-V"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
ACTION FOR DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

Washington. Nov. 25.-President Roosevelt to-day
informed Representative Hepburn, chairman of the
House Committee Interstate and Foreign Com
merce, that he would appoint at once representa-
tive from each Of the government departments to
confer with his committee as TO the creation by
Congress of a Department of Commerce and to fur
nish any information desired. Mr.. Hepburn is con-
fdent that bill creating the Department Of Com
will be passed at the approaching session of
Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
JEWEL ROBBERY IN BROOKLYN.

MRS PAUL Z. DE FERE LOSES PROPERTY
VALUED AT $500
No reasonable explanation has yet been offered
how $500 worth OF jewelry taken from
The bedroom OF Mrs Paul E. De Fere at No 6s6
81. Mark save. Brooklyn, while the family was
dinner Monday night. Mr.. De Fere is law
yer being member Of the firm OF Guthrie era
vath & Henderson. OF No. 20 WaIl-st. Manhat-
tan, and he formerly partner of Controller
tiroUt and Justice GaynoT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
!. !. 4STOR OFFERS $4,000.
HE Will. GIVE THAT AMOUNT If PROPOSED
HIGHWAY GOES ALONG EAST BANK
OF HUDSON.

Members Of the Automobile CIUh Of America in
dulged in their usual Tuesday night talk" at the
clubhouse at Fifty-eighth-st. and Fifth-ave. last
night. Much OF the discussion was about the pro-
posed highway between this city and Chicago. The
lecture illustrated with lantern slides and pho
tographs taken along the proposed route. Colonel
John Jacob Aston who is enthusiastic member
81 the club is interested in the scheme 10 build
highway through this State and offers TO contribute
$1,000 toward building the road. provided II goes
along the east bank OF the Hudson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
BAILLIE CANNOT RON.
STRONGEST CANDIDATE For
CROSS COUNTRY CONTEST wITIIDRAwN.
lay TELEGRAPH To THE TEITrNE.

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.
Philadelphia. Nov. 25.-On the eve of the intercol-
legiate cross country run Pennsylvania chances OF
winning the yearly contest received killing blow
when the university athletic committee sent word
20 the track management that J. X. Baiule the
best distance runner. would he ineligible to
pete for the rcd and blue. Raillie was thought by
the MANAGEMENT to be in good standing In the
Law school hut a letter from Dean Lewis to the
committee stated positively that he Is repeating his
first year In that department and what second
studies he takes only allowed him
courtesy OF the faulty, As man repeating
year Is eligible under the Pennsylvania rules the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
MITCHELL TO WRITE A BOOK.

scranton Penn Nov 25.-Presdent John Mitchell
~ the United Mine Workers is to write book. He
announced this 10 some personal friends in this city
on Sunday The book will deal with the question
~ apital and labor. and give the detailed history
~ the 800 and 1902 strikes. A Chicago firm is TO
tb1gbf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
GOOD CROWD At HORSE SALE.
COLONEL PURCELL CREATES
IUSEMENT

AMUSEMENT
In spite 81 the bad weather there vas larsa
crowd at the second days auction sale 81 W. n
Grands annual horse show sale at the American
Horse Exchange Among those present were ex-
Fire Commissioner ScanneiI, eS-Sherin Walton %
Kings County and William Favershan the actor
There number ~ Southern horse owners
present, who have been In the city attending the
Horse Show.
The prices Tor horses we're low at first Edna
West, a bay mare, which has three blue rib
hons one rel and one reserve ribbon at the Horse
Show in 1--WE exhibitions brought only $3.50
Saratoga. a brown geldDS, sold joe
Weber. 81 Weber & Fields for S5oo Sporting Life
a bay geldug. which took third prize last week
was lid UP $500, and then withdrawn as
much more had heen expected. The horse il the
property 81 J. H Joues, OF lexington Ky.
Colonel Purcell Of Manassas. Va. who caused
amusement the Horse Show by his eccentric az
pearauce, cheered when he drove a team into
tho ring. lie made speech, praisiug his horses.
Tho team sold for $J0 The colonel drove around
the ring, cracking bis whip, until the auctioneer
stopped him The crowd laughed. When the price
announced, he would not take II. He imme-
dately withdrew the team. The gate" shouted
the crowd. The colonel got the gate He next an
reared on black colt. which he. declared had
been ridden only three times He would cell 1T.
The colonel finally sold horse for sI25. II
bought by Charles Holloway of this city.
In the late afternoon and I'm the evening the bid
ding became more spirited, especially when the
record stock from Shultshurst began going under
the hammer. The total sales for the day amounted
L. $3.50 an average Of $685. a head. OF this sum
ali but few thousand dollars was bid for the
animals consigned by John r. Shultz. Hts eighty
two horses sold for a total Of S0075 at an aver
age OF SS6S- Summaries;
Saratoga br G. 4 ChesterVood- Wudvind
Joseph Weber New York ..........-.-. $500
Bright Light. %;oSiI br. m. II. PAGER. by
Nisht-Mald OF the Mist; 81. F. McIIenry.
susie +. 2o9S4 rb. m, o PAGER by Ambassador
NeH Miss X. L. Wilson Gault Canada ...-- son
tioncer- Beautiful Bellies. ". II. Orr ReadirS
Talfa go: m. II. trutter by AIertoD-Cy
press. to II. e. Pslretcr Chicago .--..-.....- 100
Lena y. ..O5 former worlds champion pacing
b. IL. by Sidney-Mss Helen. !. H.
Phillips. TarNvile. L l.......... ........-..-- $50
Sunlaud Belle 2:OS4; b. m. 10, PAGER, by Ecur
bon WIkes-%emeuia; John N. Phillips Park
VILE Long Island. l,2fSl
worthy-Clorine. : r. Jones. Boston ..----.-. 80
Edna Ryan 2:2I. bT. m, trOtter by Pyo~iigHl
Edith Ryan: !. II. Phillips. Parkvile. Long
Island 81"
Dorothea \. 2:29's: (. 4. trotter. by Alttvo-
Mary Osborne. Alexander Wttzuau. VIENNA SIS
Nancy STAN. b. .. trotter 10y StambOul
Nancy Lee: Peter Kelogg. city .-.-.-- 61O
Heautfui Rose. +. II. Strong Flsbush. 800 S60
Addie N b. l.. 3. trotter. by Advertser-Iady
Nutwood: RcuseuS city 90
DolIv phoebe :. trCtteF. by Euu6leJonan
WiNEes-DolY smith: \. NJ. Hamilton Wheel
ing. ". Va. "'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
Railways q: q. J; . 9:
~ a.
III Pills :::.:::':: :: ! !: !.

committee Immediately ordered his name dropped
from the team.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-26
PREsIDENTIAI. TIMBER IN MAssACIU-.
Id IN ONE DAY

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Cluinine Tablets. This sigma
n ~ a. On every box, Csc,
New-York tribune., 1902-01-09

winter wheat belt and sensational deficiency in
oal1ornia and on the Pacific Coast. There was a
decrease in the worlds visible $4,000 bushels
one Minneapolis mill reported $1,000 sacks of -four
Aid for export. Clearances were 10000 bushels
PRIMARY wheat receipts were 4s2 900 bushels.
against $4,000 bushels last year
Corn closed barely Tuesdays prices, the
ket slow one; the last figures were Unchanged to
1se uhder Tuesday May opened at 6Tlsc, sold be
tween s1l2c and 6624c. and closed at SIS: July
closed at 66ssc. Gables better than expected,
ds dnseping prices here early. Receipts were small
% cars with l6O for tomorrow. At primary points
there were $4,000 bushels against $4,000 bushels
last year Corn steadied at times by wheat
Inc cash tone rather easy, spot about follow
ing the futures, but not easy to sell. The avail
able east of the Rockies increased 0l,0JO bushels
Clearances We're 10000 bushels.
oats Were strong. 12C to &c over Tuesday. July
was the active deal. and reached neat high point.
41s4c the close. May closed at 47c sellers Re
ceipts keep small only 80 to-day; only 100 for
tomorrow. The July oats deal is increasing in
popularity with the outsider. 1t is argued the oat
short will stand Just little chance in July OF
getting oats as in May. Professionals are in
clined to be bearish; the buying is through com,
mission people. Patten says he is not interested
in July oats, but is confnng himself TO May.
Flaxseed strong. Oil is higher. 5Sc in
lots. Seed to-day up 1i2C Sc, the cash 81 SO
81 p; the May 81 73 bid. There were 6S at
the three points. against 40 last year.
Provisions We're firm. pork up sc; lard and ribs
unchanged TO 2l2c higher. The news was bearish
hogs &C lower. with 1900 here, and shipments OF
product light. Liverpool some lower. But
there is persistent outside buying of pork, and
the Cudahys are holding the lard