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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
CANDIDATES FOR AlT'S PLACE.
Several Steamboat Captains Men
toned for Wharf Commissioner.

Evidently there will be many candidates
for the office of Harbor and Wharf Com
missioner, made vacant by the death OF
Henry Alt. Mayor Wells has not as yet.
given any consideration to appointing
successor and will not take up the subject
for several days.
The names OF several civil engineers. con-
tractors and steamboat captains were men
toned yesterday by friends as possible
candidates for the position. The names
suggested are: George Burnett James P.
Burdeau, Patrick Mulcahey, P. 8. Drown.
John W. Elwell. Dan Abel and John c.
Lohrum. Edward A. Hoberg, Mr.. Ats
confidential assistant. is acting as Harbor
and Wharf Commissioner. Mayor Wells
yesterday instructed him to manage the
department until further notice. M Ho-
berg entered the department on July 9. 1899.
Mayor Wells and the Board Of Public I'm.
provements will attend Mr.. Ats funeral
wednesday afternoon. All offices of the
board will be closed Wednesday afternoon
and the board will to-day adopt appropriate
resolutions OF coincidence.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
CORN PIT INDUCES IN
EXTRAORDINARY ANTICS.
PRICE BREAKS &c, But CLOSE
SHOWS ADVANCE.
Other Grains Try to Follow Giddv
Pace Set for Them and Make
Slight Gains on the Day.

Chicago. March 31.-Speculation In grains
active and nervous to-day. following
the irregular antics of the corn pit. Trade
was largely Of a manipulative character
which puzzled the public At the close NAV
wheat was unchanged. May corn lsqric
higher and May oats NC higher. Provisions
We're weak for time. but closed unchanged
TO PIC higher.
There was good strength in corn at the
outset. due to the influence OF the cold
weather West and southwest This was
good excuse to start covering and buying.
but the crowd which has been active OF
into the pit and sold 100000 bu of that de-
livery in about ten minutes Spectators
9s, %ste - STAGGERED for time Ian and all prices
to 6oisc. and May. which opened lsd.4c to IA
5:s IS, higher at 6o.sc to eoHc: slipped down 10
had Intentionally bid up the opening prices
preparatory to the heavy selling. After
this break the corn seemed to be absorbed in
Il quiet manner and II was supposed the CO.
real was finding its way back to its early
holders. There was a disposition to cover
gradually. The close was firm. May 1sGAc
hlSher at G0lsc. Receipts were III cars.
Wheat.
a natural reaction from Saturdays de-
cline and the effect of the corn strength
caused SaId wheat to open a shade to 1saAc
higher at 7lHGna.c. Statistics; except the
increase on passage. were bullish. Cold
weather. though lightly spoken of. had its
euect through corn. The early tone was
almost strong and was aided materially by
commission house buying. All this show
or reviving market went slimmering, how
ever, when corn broke 1c. The market was
very unsettled. The Southwest was bear
Ism at times and sold heavily here. Stop
loss orders were reached and May prices
reached a new low marx for the season
7012c. The increase of 2, 900 bu in bread
stuns on passage was construed bearishly
by the crowd. Late in the day there was
some talk of crop damage in the South
west. but most of the spectators were in
clined to treat the argument lightly. Crop
experts expect the next Government report
to show condition of 60 to 10 for Kan
sas As corn recovered. scalpers took ad-
vantage of the advance OF selling pressure
In wheat to, boost prices again;
and May rallying, closed unchanged
at Ilh@Ac Local receipts Were 70
cars. no contract grade: Minneapolis and
three points of 40. against al last week
$4,000 bu:. compared to $4,000 bu year
ago. seaboard clearances in wheat and
flour equalcd $4,000 bu.
Oats.
Oats were dull and almost featureless.
There was very little selling pressure, but
also no demand. The market was easy at
times in the absence of a demand and on
the weakness in other grains Changes
were only fractional. Oats did not show
much weakness as the other grains, and
when corn rallied this cereal closed highest
of the pits. May sold to 4Nsc and closed
firm lac up at 42c. Receipts were 1872 cars.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Range of Futures.


Provisions were inactive. There was
carry strength 1 nthe face OF weaker hog
and 5S2 year ago. Primary receipts were
sion-houses liauidated for outside longs lib
orally, especially in May and July pork.
This depressed prices and showed that the
bulge of the last week or SO Was mainly
caused by short covering. Packers came to
the rescue of the market by buying through
days closing figures. Realizing sales to-
ward the end Of the session brought dips
again. and May pork closed unchanged at
s6l.5517. May lard unchanged at s9.71it and
Navy. ribs 2iac higher at $3.50.
There will be no session of the board to-
morrow because of the municipal election.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow:
Wheat. 50 cars; corn, 1I3 cars: oats, 130
cars; hogs. 29,0o0 head.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
LONG WALK FOR HONEYMOON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shafkin Go on Foot
From st. Louis to Pittsburg.

New York. March n.-Samuei shaihin
and his bride have arrived at the home of
the formers father in this city. after hav-
ing walked a large part of the way from
st. Louis
Shafkin met his childhood sweetheart 1t
San Antonio. Tex, soon after being dis
charged from the army. They were boon
married and in a few days Shaflxint re-
ceived word that his father was III. They
had money enough to reach st. Louis. but
were compelled to walk from that city to
Pittsburg.
At points in Pennsylvania they received
help from the police and managed to ride a
large part Of the journey through Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
DROPS DEAD FROM AP0PLExY.
Thomas P. Garden, Veteran Sales
man, Is Stricken in the Street.

Thomas P. Garden. for thirty years an
employe of Scruggs. Vandervoort & Barney.
dropped dead OF apoplexy on the pavement
near Fourth and Locust streets at 5:45
o'clock last night. just after leaving the
store to take u car for his home. He was
IS years old.
When MIR. Garden left his home at No.
45S7 West Belle terrace early yesterday
morning he appeared in the best Of health.
and he had not complained of being Ill be-
fore the attack came upon him. He prided
during his twenty years Of service at the
store had never lost day because of sick
ness,
Mr.. Garden was in charge of the linen
department of Scruggs. Vandervoort G. Bar
ney, ana was known to all who visited the
store. He is survived by widow ard two
daughters. Miss Daisy Garden and Mrs G.
H. Burton. The funeral arrangements Will
be announced later. The employees of the
store probably will serve as pallbearsrs.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Big BEAUMONT OIL DEAL.
Investors Awaited News From London
OF Closing Of Company's OPTIONS

Yesterday options held by tie Texas Oh Fields
Company, Limited. of London. England -upon
seven acres of oil lands belonging to the Hogx-
Swayne syndicate. expired. and oil investors were
interested in the result. The Texas on Fields
Company announced some time aeo that IL the
deal went through they would at once expen1
about $,50.O0O in cash upon improvements
These improvements are to consist principally
ct transportation facilities. notably new pipe
lines to Port Arthur which Will benefit the
smaller companies. Alfred Stuart. the Rus sian
petroleum king. is interested in the transactions
The OIL and Stock Exchange of st. Louis Will
meet tonight in p1rlor b OF the Southern Hotel
when the committee will report upon the seiec-
tion Of quarters. Several desirable places in the
nsiEhborhood Of Third and Fourth streets in the
center CT the mercantile district are under con-
ssderation. The exchange Is preparing to install
special telegraph wire as soon ~ the quarters
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
GERMANY'S BEER CONSUMPTION
Amounts to 1872 Quarts Per Cap
ita in One Year.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, March 3l.-In a report to
the State Department Consul General
Guenther at Frankfort says:
From the latest volume of German sta
tistics / have compiled the following figures
with reference to the beer industry:
THE production of beer in the German
Empire during the year ending March 81.
1901. was 1.Se0. .624, SOC gallons. The imports
of foreign beer (mostly Pilsen beer from
Bohemia, probably) were 14.sSe, $50 gallons.
and the exports Of German beer amounted
to q 172.soo gallons.
'''rhe estimated consumption OF beer per
capita of population was 1922 quarts for the
whole of the Empire. The Government
revenue derived from the manufacture of
beer In Germany amountd to 81. lis. 916."
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Houston. Tex. March 3l.-There is hardly n
ter tone. As the case last week. when prices
ter tone. As was the cast last week. when price,
dropped continually. the tone is contagious. TIE
Improvement further emphasized by the in
crease In the call for all the high-priced stocks
1t has evidently daHned upon the buying public
that there Is somethin; in Texas oil securities
besides mere speculation. and that the field now
presents better opportunities for conservative in
vestment than almOs: any other industry. Anglo
American. 5000 at &c; 50O al ?Isc: Beatty 3s33 at
lac: Buffalo 5000 at 1isc: Bayou City at si2 55
Detroit Beaumont 100 at 81: Enterprise 600 at 7c
Forward Reduction lt0 at s35: Fort Worth 800
at nc: Geyser Of Galveston 40 at sc: German
American 30 al ISc Higgins at $685. at $50 5o
Independence $3.50 at 31sc: Lone Star 1.000 at Sc
Manhattan 200 51I1c: $50 at 5lssc: National Oil
and Pipe 100 at 2sisc: 100 at 2sc: Silver Dime
1000 l0c; San Jacinto 1900 al s1ic; Victor 22p)
at 2a.c; $50 al CSC
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Investment Company Licensed.


jefferson City. Mo-. March 3I.-The North
American Investment Company of the
United States, having offices at No. o04 Cen
tury building. st. Louis. made a deposit Of
slO0 600 in cash and securities with the State
Treasurer. as required by the Missouri State
law of investment companies issuing de-
benture bonds on the instalment plan.
This is a new company. organized to do
business in this State r. l. Maupin Is
president George Williams. formerly of the
State Treasurer's office, is treasurer, and
Judge G. S. Hoss, former law partner OF
Ex-Governor William j. Stone is counsel
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
x.mi.t NeI.on Sentenced.

st. Joseph. Mo-. March Sc. C. Nelson.
who was brought here from San Antonio
two weeks ago, charged with b!gamy.
pleaded guilty to having three wives to-day
and was sentenced in the Criminal Court
to three years IN the Peniteptiary. Nelson
came under jurisdiction Of the st. Joseph
courts by reason of his marriage here last
September to Mrs. Mary Parker OF Platcs-
burg.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
DOCTOR TALMAGE IMPROVING.
Not Yet Able to Sit Up, but Full
Recovery Expected.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. March 31-The condition of
the Reverend Doctor T. De Witt Talmage
is somewhat improved. A member OF his
family stated to-day that Mr.. Talmage is
slowly recovering his health, but not yet
able to sit up
The ultimate restoration of his accus-
toned strength and vigor is now looked
upon as a matter of time
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Mixed Train Ditched.

d.
Clarksville. Tenn. March s.-Satn1iay
spreading rails ditched a mixed train on
the Clarksviile and Gracey branch Of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad about
two miles this side of Gracey Ky. The two
coaches on the train were overturned. AZ
were the box cars. Three ladies cn board
and the train crew escaped unhurt. The
accident was doubtless tine result of recent
heavy rains.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

Dry steady. Dry flint-Texas heavy lie; Texas
average Isc: Texas light lie: fallen I2lsc: native
and Arkansas 12c: No. native l3c: No native
lie. Dry -salted-Round l0Ac: salted No. l lo..c:
salted No 9Gc. Horse hide, Cry 15c Green
ralted. western.-Round 6Sc: Southern DO. 6i1c;
selected. No. / 7itc selected No. sic; part
cured &c per lb less: uncured 1c per fb. less:
culls SIC: culs. dry stock sIsc- Horse hides
$..5: do. 20. S.2S.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
The Metal Markets.

New York March 31.-Thc London metal mar
Eets were closed again to-day. but business there
will be resumed tomorrow. Without market ad-
vices from Europe the local metal markets were
quiet and generally unchanged. The quotation
for :ln, however was lowered about 25 POINTS to
81. soG2s. Copper was steadily held, with lake at
l21Iesc and e!ectrolytIc and casting at l2t.c.
Lead quoted at 4isc and steady Spclter
to firm. though pg-ron warrants We're entirely
nominal. there is no trading In that line; No
l foundry Northern. quoted Mt sl9TcO. No q
fouudy. Northern, s1ss'1s; No foundry, South
ern. sI1Tls: No. / foundry. Southern soft,
;17.5OnlS
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

FEATHERS1In demand: steady. Prime live
Yeesc In small sis. &c In large SKIS 45c: Eray
ssc N sinali. Sc in large SKIS: old white $50
&c &c = 5sNsos: M l6asoc: XXX 1oGI2c: XXXX
se srs I Soay Tns a and tall e gas tail and pointers
. DEERSklNS, ETC.-frime oeersk.nS &c per
ID Texas at soc; antelope i5c per h.; goat sec
each: damaged out 80 wv
BEESWAx.ouote at soc per ib for prime.
SAEEP PELTS-Ful-wool pelts nominaIly zoe
etc. Sc per ID. >' A"'N'''
ROOTS-Ginseng at from s375 to Ae5. lady
slipper at SC: seneca at 30c pink at Ilc: golden
seal az &c: May apple at PIC; wahoo-bark OF
~ &c: angelica at sfIsc: blood at 2Ec; blue nag
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
M.E.coNFERENcE ASSIGNMENTS
Six Days Session Closed at Butler
With Bishops Appointments.
REPTRIiC SPECIAL

REPCB1iC SPECIAL
Butler. Mo-, March 31.-The thirty-fifth
st. Louis NJ E. Conference. which COM
prises the counties south of the Missouri
River. closed here to-day after six days
session. The regular routine Of business
was gone through to-day. at the close OF
which the following assignments were made
by Bishop Warren:
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

Tingod and stained &c 70 Ac on white.
Spot cotton market:
Galveston-Steady at I-16c: receipts 3.ss9 bales.
New Orleans-Easy at SLc; receipts 2,47O bales.
Mobi!e-Quiet at sac; receipts q bales.
Savannah-Steady at 1-l6o: receipts l.3s3 bales.
Ctarlestol-tuiet at Si.c: receipts 2nl bales.
Norfoik-Duil at sac: receipts LOIS bales.
Houston-Dull at 1-l6c; receipts 3.u53 beles.
Memphis-Easy at 7-16r: receipts 339 bales.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
BOTH SIDES AWAIT
TURN OF WEATHER.
TRADING IN GRAINS is
LIGHT.
Visible Supplies Show Slight De.
crease and Conditions Mostly
BulliSh.

fractional grain fights were suspended yes
terday and both sides We're content to await
weather developments. Trading was ez-
trernely light and mostly in the hands Of
scalpers and small spectators. There was
no indication that any Of the big dealers
were active. though it was said that the
Harris-Gates bull syndicate was showing
signs of weakness and was willing to let
go portion Of its holdings. 1t was gener-
ally believed that the sudden drop in tenn
perature had not seriously affected the
growing crop, but most traders conceded
that the freezing weather predicted would
be decidedly bullish card. Buyers had
just tribe the better OF the argument. and
prices closed fractionally higher all round.
May wheat opened unchanged and sold
at:
-77tc. 774c. 7Tsc 77l.c. 7ss.c. .s7sc, 7s4sa7sAc.
July sold at 7olkc. 7ec. 723sa.. Cssaes&c. ss2c
seSe, ss&Qisi,c ssssc &c. esd5oc. 'oxc. s0aIoisc
'oATfO-sc, 5Olsf.oixc
After opening higher. corn eased or. but
the undercurrent of strength in wheat
caused a good closing rally in the coarse
Srain, The visible supply showed de de
trease. and the receipts were only modeT-
tie. though somewhat larger than on the
corresponding day last year.
May corn opened l.c up and sold at:
sSSs:.e 5sssc 591:c 5s.c 5''fs. 5s'.gass' 5'so.
Goo. 6s71c, eOhc. SIC.
lTculuS IN OatS WIS uull Lhds ClOStu
up at 42c.
Receipts of wheat at St. Louis were $50
sks and IS cars local and cars through,
compared with SeS SKIS. and IS cars local
and cars through a year ago.
Receipts of wheat al primary points were
675.742 bu., compared with S65U0O bu.
same date last year. Shipments l7l,Ss5 bu..
compared with 2i9o0o bu. same date last
year.
Receipts Of corn at ST. Louis were &c
SKIS. and 49 cars local and Is cars through
compared with Si SKIS. and 81 cars local
and g. cars through year ago.
Receipts OF corn at primary points were
A.979 bu.. as compared with 34l.0)9 bu.
same date last year. Shipments 263.7SS bu.
compared with $1,000 bu. same date last
year. The worlds corn shipments were q
$4,000 bu-. compared with 100000 bu. the
previous week and i,1l2.0Jv bu. year ago.
Receipts of oats at st. Louis were S. cars
local and 10 cars through, compared with
"a cars local and cars through year ago
Receipts of oats at primary points were
3U,27S bu., as compared with $4,000 5u.
same date last year. Shipments 259.3ll bu.,
compared with $4,000 bu. same date last
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

FOGS-It looked like holiday In the hogs
day Of the years. and Gf not more
ths than as WRTse as ,s the q
be given fair trial bgi ali indieations pointed
sufficient TO make q respectable showing Coed
b butcher @ hogs and heavy grades were specially
fey min, miiputes and late arrivals sold promptly
y rs has sa ss.Y oss sssn al ' t. st ss @
Is 'G s5s D to IS ss 81 hs ssk At Il. s Sas
a. ISe G light = Lights so - to lsS lbs. a. e
The top was ss.s5 and the bulk Of the hogs sbov.
and iSa S at a, saass os top of $3.50
,sHEEP-The sheep market was very quiet
make worth While for the rs's suyeG s9s
to ail their orders: So far the market could
mand for all classes Of mutton stock. Not Not SUI
aoien, nS good lambs nh and mutton sheep have heen
she demand anfs Gsod f., spring ss
thin ones are no as wantsd m sdi0ns demand but little
HoRsEsThe supply Of horses was small. but
the undertone Of the market was firm and strong.
ana the only hindrance TO a continuation OF the
Glen, offerings Another detriment was the gen gen
not embracing eIactly the grade OF horse. which
Were In N the sor nos demand Large total oders
Eastern and export sources. although the local
ell Tss T ss and
Southern demand was rather light but offerings
of the class did suffer any in either ACTIVITY
for Southern classes. Much OF the demand from
Eastern States was fo- medium kinds Of rough
workers FOR farm uses, and some OF the liehter
and palmer offerings were taken by this inquiry
horses wanted. Drivers and good chunks. a
we'll as horses Of the drafter and expresser tyres
were on uniformly firm basis.
Horse quotations:
to extra Msoelss chunks to T lbs ehsie fais
f ssd and ssSs sia to sSss ssses
extra ;aSoase. Horses Tor the soI,sMss enesGe -
,rs ssaaSe Southern dESes ssss ssast is to E4 4
pG ssse. to s9srs to sSs
Fair to good sS5ai10: choice to extra N25qEs
saddlers for Southern use-Fair to coed, S75dss:
sadSes 90 ny6sH sasS snd
$50.
MULEs-sorne Of the mule consienr,ents which
partment, and consequently out Of rather light
supply as a whole the market for hrst-hand ar
rivals had only small proportion. Some Of
such the movement in the market was A active. %
under healthy inquiry from the dealers but on
the plain. small and inferior classes. Of which,
ing the order for the last several weeks. was
slow. OF the exterior demand 1t was fair the
Ereater part coming from the East and from
various farming sections. but there was also SONS
class OF cotton mules. Most Of the Southern buy
crs were buying good class from 49, to 1873
hands and leaving the small ones alone. Owing
10 the small run there was not much activity
on the early market, but alteration was re-
ported in the position Of the market. Statesmen
reported good and active demand for large
oid):
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
INCORPORATED-rhe American Res

taurant and Catering Company. having
capital stock of $4,000. divided into so
shares. valued at $40 each, filed articles of
incorporation yesterday with the Recorder
Of Deeds. Mary A Schraps holds 50 shares.
Charles r. Schrars 80, Frank 3. Ncrthrup
20, Henry Koehler. Jr.. 10, and Max Koch
Ter lOc The Arrow Boiler Compound Com
pany has capital stock of $4,000. divided
into 80 shares. valued st s10o each. The
Union Novelty Manufacturing Company Is
capitalized at 5000. The Harvey Faust
Brokerage Company has capital stock OF
Sfn GO
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Held on Charge of Murder.

Topeka. kas.. March 3l.-The funeral OF
]. S. Judd who was killed in Las Vegas
last week by Mrs. Walker. was held here
to-day. To- morrow the remains will be
taken to White Hall. H., for burial. Mrs.
Walker has been held for murder In the
FIRST degree.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
beaumont OIL Stock Sales.

REPUBLIC SPESIAL.
Beaumont. Tex. March 3I.-The following oil
stocks were sold to-day: One Haywood at So: 80:
$50 Manhattan at 50I5c. l51 Manhattan at b3lic.
100 Becky SharI at S1sc. l0) Buffalo at &c. 80
Drillers at &c, 500 Domestic at &c. 900 Federal
Crude at 6+sc. S0t0 Gold Eagle at 3oc 30l German
American at l2iac, lo9 Lone Star and Crescent
preferred at Soc, 20 Lucky Dime at TIC. 1,OOb
San Jscinto at stsc 1.OoO San Jacinto at &C. 1.ocO
San Jacinto at SIC. HOO Independence at SIC.
Loo Independence at 3isc, 100 NJ. K. & T. at
2i.c. 25od0 Rex Petroleum at 1oc. Oil shipments.
III cars making 4e5S cars for 80 days of March.
Beaumont brokers' say Ground Floor Is
a scarce article and that the demand Is
so far In excess OF the supply, that the
price will soon go to 81 nr over.
Petroleum.
Toledo. March 3l.-Oil-North Lima 85c: South
Lima and Indiana Soc
Turpentine and ROsin.
New York March 31.-Turpentine dull at 4sh1
4sc Rosin firm: strained. common to good. H.ss
Savannah. Co.. March 3l.-Turpentine frm at
&c Rosin firm. Quote: A. C. D. 81 30. e. H.s5:
F. 40: G. 81. .S: II. N.5s: l. BIC: K, s2.45;
NJ S2.s5: n. ss.25: WIG. $3.50: WV. $3.S5.
Bar Silver.
New York. March aI.-Bar silver 55sc per
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

SOUTHERN CATTLE-Receipts OF quarantine
cattle were about one-hal' the supply on last
Monday, being IS cars. containing 1,.57 head
against los and . COZ head shat day. Ar
rivals from louisiana Texas and In6ian
Territory and mainly to steers. with sprfnk,
ling of cows and heifers. bulls and calves. Trade
was active and stronger; the bulk Of the steers
noon arrivals sold at the full strength OF the
day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
ENGTNEv,

ENGINEERS CLUB MEETIyG-lAt
the meeting of the Engineers Club Of St.
Louis tomorrow night in the rooms Of the
club. fourth floor, Holland annex. II. H.
Humphrey will read q paper, entitled
Notes on the Use Of Beaumont on a.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Railroad Commissioner Named.

Topeka. Kas.. March 31.-Kansas politi
clans were treated to genuine surprise this
afternoon when the Executive Council met
to elect a Railroad Commissioner for three
years u. ". Finney present incumbent,
was defeated and ]. C. Q. Morse of Hutch
inson elected. Up to the hour OF the meet
ing of the Council F:nney had no apparent
opposition and had made arrangements to
move his family to Topeka.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Arrested ON Serious Charge.

REPUBLIC Special
Mulberry Grove. ILL.,, March n.-Deputy
United States Marshal Spring arrested
David KoontZ. q years old. north Of here
to-day on a charge Of sending obscene mat
ter through the malls. He will be taken be-
fore Commissioner Gray at st. Louis to-
morroW.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01

ST. Louis Curb Market

Wheat--July sold at 7chc: puts SOS. .asszsc TO
sellers; puts $3.50; calls 59Tsc.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
A.. se5. ..s4.T5 a.. SIS. .A.15
g. TC5... $50 L. 5I0... 4.0J
Cove apI hpIfarg-

l.. go. 3.5 l.. 3 So. so
StOcters and Fseders-Receipts of fresh stock
and feeders very light. and there were
rot enough good weight feeders meet the de-
EianG Anything weighing over 800 pounds. with
good qualify sold readily. but the light stun, OF
which there too many on offer Were very
slow sale particularly anything in the stock calf
line. There little done in stock bulls. cows
and heiferS
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-01
Prosecuting Attorney Appointed.
p E.IIrEIlC SPECIAL.

Jefferson City. Nc. March 31.-GovernOr
Dockery to-day appointed r. c. Ford OF
Forsythe 70 the Office of Prosecuting Attor-
ney for fancy County. vice George L. Tay-
lor removed by the courts on account of
drunkenness