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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
BARTENDERS WANT REST
THEY ASK MAYOR BERGHOFF To
CLOSE SALOONS SUNDAY EVENINGS.
The Mayor Promises TO ssSee About Its
Blanket "Reminiscences Effective
i'm Kokomo and Marion.
to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. May 2e.-The bar
tenders union called on Mayor Berghoff
to-day to demand that the saloons be COM
PEELED TO close by O'Clock on Sunday
afternoons. The mayor has openly ordered
all saloons to close by midnight and on
Sunday morning. but they have gradually
extended the afternoon session until so late
Sundays that the barkeepers have not had
any time off.
They accept the illegal hours after IL
o'clock and in the afternoon, but object TO
cutting into their Sunday evenings. The
mayor said he would take the subject un-
der adNiSement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
TWO MORE DRY WARDS.
KokOmo Temperance Workers Extend
Their Successful Crusade.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO. Ind, May 29.-Late this even
ing the temperance workers filed blanket
remonstrances in the Third and Fourth
wards of the city. In the Third ward there
was a narrow margin. but the remonstrants
won. They had 161 signatures. or five more
than a majority of the voters Of the ward.
In the Fourth Ward there were l4 sigma
lures. with a majority of "a. The Third.
Fourth and Fifth wards went dry. There
were no. applicants In the Second ward, but
sufficient remonstrance is ready, IL Is
said, should a petition for a saloon be filed.
In the First ward remonstrance was circu-
lated, but not enough names were secured.
and Ii was not filed.
The easy victory of the crusaders in the
Fourth ward was a surprise TO the saloon
men. The two successful remonstrances
knock out seven applications. The saloon
of certain signatures. and hope to win by
that method.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Opposed to the Canal Treaty.

COLON, Colombia, May 29.-From a most
authentic and semi-official source from Bo-
gotta. the capital. IL has been learned that
the Colombian Congress is almost certain
TO reject the Panama canal treaty in its
present form. II is added that open oppo-
sition TO the measure is encountered every
where Seniors Herrera, Fabrega and Ter
an. the representatives Of Panama in Con-
other representatives will follow next
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
VIII Try to settle N Strike.

Special TO The Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD. Ind. May 2e.-The Stone City
Commercial Club held meeting at the
mayors office to-day. While no informa-
ton was given out and the meeting was Of
a secret nature. il Is understood that the
Commercial Club contemplates taking the
strike and lockout situation I'm hand 10
try to devise some way in which TO aid in
settling the trouble between the stone oper-
ators and the employees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
TERRE HAUTE FRACTIONS.


TERRE HAUTE. Ind. May 29.-Articles
of Incorporation for the Terre Haute Elec-
trio Traction Company. capitalized at So, 0O0,-
0O0 will be filed tomorrow. The new con-
Germ will take over property owned by the
Terre Haute Electric Company including
the Paris. Clinton & Brazil interurban
road and the local systems in Terre Haute
and in Brazil.
Both the old and new companies are con-
trolled by Stone * Webster. of Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
BIOOmingdale Academy.
ecial to the Indianapolis Journa

Special to the Indiana polls Journal
BLOOMINGDALE, Ind, May 29.-Com-
mencement week at Bloomingdale Academy
will begin with the baccalaureate sermon
by the Rev. Thomas c. Brown, OF Carmel,
Ind, on Sunday. A chorus of academy stu
dents will furnish the music. Commence
ment exercises will be held Friday even
ing, June 5, in Overman Hall. The senior
class this year is small, there being but
eight graduates. The normal department
is unusually strong, and will send cut a
number of pupils, who will teach in the
public schools of the county the coming
wear
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Six countie. Settle.

Six more settlements were made yester-
day with State Treasurer HILL Newton
Jackson. treasurer of Ripley county. paid
in SIG, S9l 40; William F. Beckman. OF Du-
bois, paid in sl5Sl.l5; ]. i. Johnson. Of
Randolph, paid IN s3.<75.75: Joseph Bell. OF
Crawford paid I'm S.. 1878: H. r.. Southland.
OF Vermillian, paid In Sl5Z go. and George
w. Badger. OF Clark. paid In S26. 1881
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind. May 29.-Charles and
Elmer Mcdaniel, Noah Brown and Alonzo
Hadley, the Curtisville men who have been
in Jail at Upton on suspicion of killing
James Tyner. whose body was mutilated
by a Panhandle engine Sunday, We're re-
leased on bond last night and allowed TO re-
turn to their homes. The special grand
jury which was called account of the
tragedy is still investigating and may not
return verdict for several days. Relatives
of the prisoners went on their bond to the
amount of 81, coo each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Shot by Highwaymen.

CHICAGO, May 29.-Highwaymen entered
the drugstore OF DIR. A G. Brendecke, Peo-
ria and Randolph streets tonight covered
George Semsrot and DIR. John Forbes, the
drug clerks, with revolvers, and, when
DIR. Forbes made a dash for a weapon.
shot him dead. After the shooting the
robbers rushed TO the door and escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
seventy-seven Arrests Made.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLUFFTON, Ind, May 29--Seventy-seven
arrests have been made by Sheriff Johnson
on grand jury indictments during the past
two weeks. In every case bond was fur
nished and none of those arrested was
placed in jail. In several instances as many
as four indictments were issued against
the same person and bond was required in
each separate indictment. The charges
range over almost the entire calendar of
crimes, from intoxication to assault with
intent to kill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

ent at Cherbourg telegraphs that during a
violent storm yesterday afternoon light
ming caused the explosion OF three SUBJ
marine torpedoes at the west entrance TO
the harbor. The explosion threw up a COL
umn of water 10 great height, and caused
a panic among the vessels at anchor No
damage was done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Abel Admitted to Bail.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
COLUMBUS, Ind, May 29.-Cudwith
Abel, who killed his nephew. Charles Abel
at Jonesville on May l6, and who was in
dicted by the grand jury for murder in
the second degree, will be admitted to bail
On Thursday last Abel's attorneys insti-
tuted habeas corpus proceedings and Judge
Hord heard the evidence to-day, after
which the court fixed the bail at 5000
The bond probably will be filed to-mor-
row
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Richmond.s Financial status.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND. Ind. May 29.-The annual
report of the city clerk and treasurer for
the fiscal year ending April 80 was given out
to-day. 1t shows that the total receipts
were s264, 697.6S; disbursements, 9,275.7O;
balance in treasury May !, 1903, SIG, 1910;
total bonded Indebtedness, $3.50. $50; assessed
valuation of taXabes, Sl2, 062, 1SS; direct
bonded Indebtedness, s204. 900; constitutional
limit of Indebtedness, Sal. 255.76; amount
still possible to borrow without exceeding
constitutional limit, S37, $50 76
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

families among the poorer classe are to-
night sheltered In the courthouse and ward
schoolrooms.
The basement of the building occupied by
W. J. Bryan's Commoner office was flooded
TO the depth of nearly two feet, damaging
paper stock and part of Mr.. Bryan's library.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Address by Fred Landfs.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HUNTINGTON. Ind, May 29.-The Hon.
Fred Lands delivered the Decoration day
address to 1000 people at the river near
here to-day. He was enthusiastically re-
ceived and the celebration was a success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Young Woman Took Poison.

Special 70 the Indianapolis Journal
WARSAW. Ind. May 29.-Ella c. Thomp-
son, aged twenty-one. who lived with her
widowed mother west OF this place, died
early this morning as the result OF swallow
ing a quantity Of laudanum with suicidal
intent. The cause assigned by the family
is that the girl had been suffering from
melancholia at different periods lately.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Huntington students Suspended.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
HUNTINGTON. Ind, May 29-School
trustees have required all students who
bolted school to attend the field meet to
sign a pledge to obey the orders of the
teachers under penalty of suspension.
Athletic meets have been Cancelled and the
students will submit Some have been sus-
pended indefinitely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Minister Bowen
cables that the government at Venezuela
has captured the port of Barquisemeto,
midway between Puerto Cabello and La
guayra, which the insurgents have made
headquarters for a long time past.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Accused of Bunko steering.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO, Ind, May 29.-Mrs. Matte
Johnson. boarding house keeper. was
arrested tonight on Information of John
Simple. of Chicago, who was boarder at
her house. He is old. an invalid and
wealthy. Mrs. Johnson told him a story Of
cruel husband and through sympathy
secured $500 from Simple TO secure d.
vorce. Simple paid the woman various
sums. The woman's husband is a hostler
and he may be arrested. Bunlxo steering Is
the charge against Mrs. johnson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Fatal Shooting i'm Police Court.

NATION, ILL.,, May 29.-Mrs. Jacob
Berry was fatally shot by James Rawlins
in the courtroom of Police Magistrate Scott
to-day. The families of Berry and Rawlins
had engaged in a free fight, and the hear
ing had just closed before the magistrate,
when Berry and Rawlins started to quar-
rel. Rawlins drew a revolver, and Mrs.
Berry rushed between the men to protect
her husband from injury Rawlins shot
her three times. and she cannot live.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

Special to the indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, May 29.-"Chuck" Flem-
ing, a former Notre Dame baseball and
football star, has disappeared from Du-
buque, Ia, where he has been playing with
the Three / League team. Fleming was
graduated from Notre Dame in 1891. His
home is at Toledo.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Boys Club "Piea.ant Evening"

Last night the last OF the Pleasant
Evening" entertainments of the Boys Club
was given. A large number attended and a
good time was had. Mrs. John T. Bursh ar
ranged the programme. and the following
contributed: Mrs. George Edwin Hunt. Miss
Eunice Jameson. Mrs. John T. Brush and
DR.. George Y. Hunt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
HON0Rs OF FIRST DAY
Go to Harvard I'm the intercollegiate
Athletic Games.

NEW YORK, May 29.-Harvard led Yale
in the trial events in the intercollegiate
games to-day by exactly one point, the
Crimson's total score being Fl, while Yale IS
was 90 Cornell Pennsylvania, Syracuse,
Princeton and Williams showed up well.
The intercollegiate cup has been won five
times by Yale, and four times each by Har-
ward and Pennsylvania. The semi-finals
and finals will be run off tomorrow. Beck,
of Yale, broke the intercollegiate shot-put
record with A feet ~ inches, three inches
ance last year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
DOG SURGERY.

American Medicine.


The attention of thet NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
is called TO the recently arrived fad of
some of their vivisection friends who are
making dogs fashionably beautiful by
means of surgical operations. Regular
establishments. il appears. or hospitals,
''for revenue only be IL noted. are in ex-
istence for reducing the dog as nature
makes him TO the dog as he Is desired by
the viviscetionists. The following is part
OF the schedule of prices OF the dog artist:
Altering shape of nose ....-......-.... 5000
Making straight tails kinky and curly. 500
Reducing thickness of tails ............. 500
Removing adding marks ........-.... 500
Changing erect ears to dropping, and
vice versa ........................... 0.V
versa ........e........ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 7.5o
Changing color OF coat .................. $50
Bowling bulldogs forelegs ......-.........2 $500
Plucking superfiuous hair. per hour. 20
Wrinkling bulldogs faces ................ LOO
In these prices board and nursing are
not included, though the aftertreatment OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. May 2s.-cracks-
men blew open the safe in the store OF
Henry Haas at Cory, last night. but were
frightened away before getting the 500
Sh contQnts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

The wife of ID. E Sherrick. auditor OF
state underwent a serious operation Thurs
day morning at ST. Vincents Hospital.
However. Mr.. Sherrick says the worst is
past and she is improving as fast as could
be expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

CHICAGO, May 29.-An order was issued
In the Circuit Court to-day directing that
the Ferris wheel, that stood on the Midway
at the worlds fair, be sold after June / to
the highest bidder. II no bids are received
Il will be broken up and sold for junk
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
struck and Killed by Lightning.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, May 29.-While
standing under shade tree near here this
afternoon, William Westfall was struck
by lightning and killed. He was thirty
five years old and leaves a family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
wINONA INSTITUTE.


Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WARSAW. Ind, May 29.-The agricul-
tural department OF the Winona Agricul-
tural and Technical Institute. which will
close its first years work at Winona next
week. viii occupy new quarters at the be-
ginning of the school year in September.
The Governor Mount memorial building, a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Mrs. RooseveIt at Groton.

GROToN. Mass. May 29.-Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt and her sister, Mrs. w. S.
Cowles. arrived at Groton school to-day TO
attend the annual prize day exercises OF the
school and to spend a few days in visiting
pupils here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

FORT DE FRANCE. Martinique. May %.
-Considerable anxiety has been aroused
by recrudescence of the activity of Mont
Pelee. The General Council urges the i'm
mediate evacuation of the entire northern
part or the island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

f. l.. Somers has been appointed freight
traffic manager OF the New York, New
Haven a. Hartford Railroad vice j. NJ
Williams, resigned. Mr.. Somefs has been
the general Western freight agent of the
New York Central at Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
PugiIist Feeley Dead.

SAVANNAH, Ga, May 30.-George
Feeley, the pugilist who was injured In a
contest with Jim Jeffords Thursday night.
died at st. Josephs Hospital at Las this
morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

Itching. Blind. Bleeding orr Profruding
Piles Your druggist viii refund your
money II PAZo OINTMENT fails % cure
you 20 cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

In these prices board and nursing are
not included, though the aftertreatment OF
a dog that has been operated on requires
him to remain I'm hospital sometimes for
several months. His board under these Cir
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
WARSAW. Ind. May 29.--hc National
Conference of the old denomination OF Ger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Local Observation. ON Friday.

Bar. Tn. R.H. Wind. Weather Pre-.
z a. m. 1905 "a 80 S'east. Cloudy. 600
7p. m. 3o0e 6S SO East. Cloudy. L
Maximum temperature, "A; minimum tenn
perature, 81
Comparative statement Of mean tempera-
ture and total precipitation on May 20:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-30
Drilling Wells and Rigs

Increase drilling wells. ...................59
Decrease rigs up.........................
Net increase in new work. ............16
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Per cent. for four and SIX months. per cent
lot nine months. Commercial paper Is
quoted at Sdsx per cent for prime single
GTmc "a, ana pills receivable; other names.
.r Sterling exchange market was nrm and
demand uRp am Of . SS%%srGs e BIZ s tss
Sferinss. ContinentSI exchange was quiet.
p4sted rates were quoted at Sf.N for long
Ss aSc tcs seor t.b Actual Slsf rate dSns
sts7ss. and cables transfers, s1HkGsS Sis.
Francs were quoted at siskds. is1S for long.
a ad,s sdis y "a fer short reicasmsris were
for long. and sO%a OK for 's short. '"''
Domestic exchange on New York: BOSTON
par: selling. i-ioc. premium Ssvannah,@
san :, Fssncisco-slsht i,hc., premium; tele-
MUM. Chicaso--soc. premium Cincinnati
MUM New Orleans Commercial. ssc. dis
count banks u premium.
Money In London, sX6sn per cent Rate
q discount In tho open market for short and
snI IN months BILL ste,n pc. cent Con-
the Bank Of En9snd o. on o Sasnos sG so
d sn,,,;;, Ea' 600 The Bank Of ENGLAND pre-
cent The proportion Of its reserves to s r
week and 20 s71S the same week Of last year
Inc weekly statement OF the Bank shows
the following changes from the previous
ACCOUNTS: The totel reserves increased 81 49,
600. circulation decreased f4l2,O 600, bullion
increased 81 .ai0, other securities decreased
~ ;eSs. 900. other deposits decreased fS7s 0oo
public deposits increased E55e 0o0 note re-
serves increased 81 ;sss 900. Government Sc
2 per cents o flames as oentimss' Exchange
on London. Is francs II confines. The pri-
vate rate OF discount Is az per cent The
weekly statement Of the Bank Of France
shows TIE folio wing chanses: Notes IN circu-
ation decreased 5l,a25, 900 francs, Treasury
accounts current increased e.07s. 200 francs.
ggoid on hand increased 5000. 600 francs, bills
discounted decreased a2.s7S.0O0 francs, silver
Dn hand increased $500. 900 frsncs. Berlin
1dvfces quote exchange on London 20 marks
s AZ per cent.
Cpmp,ercial prize, Of bar silver In New
'sbd Mexican silver dollars were quoted
=. New York Clearing House statement:
. Exchanges SI37.7e<.ez2: balance. SI0.2S0,sIo
debit balance. si.ioi. s.s.
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The decline In cotton WAS due to liberal receipts
:s S 10 .po
;, u 20 the saheIeh.s Of the long SIDE
poor cables and lack OF snap IN the speculation.
together with q pressure Of cotton from Phlla-
Tor Se May notice, wes .re due mex. ses
day. spot markets In the meantime are less active
and the liberal crop movement is something Of
Is In Providence and the eader Of the bulls In New
T rh Tss apparently doing sis unless he sold
Liverpool. ToNard the close there ass q rally
on covering OF shorts and bull snpnort.
livenes on contract on the May. option arc con
,smpetsd by th hos resPonsible foL the short In,
he T. n q ~ es
por markets which would hardly be directed here
ssssments. considerins the fact that New YorS is
about the cheapest market In the country q rep
S. S ss Eli
probably remain my stery until It's actual arrival
Trade as lar q. psos and loss Is consemed though
no doub. much can be accomplished bya judcious
MsS s0FT hs mss '.S as
believe i Is this issue and lis possible consequencss
trading and The uncertain trend Of Values I, Is
possible also that cautious traders had hes! avoid
The summer options and connne themselves to
than the srlier positions"
:, Co!vEE.- Rio on the spot was easy at S1.iea
Santos No al sss Sag a anS oSc Msr.ssso.
Futures declined s to 10 points, closing barely
steady. hsyre and Hamburg declined AMER
active receipts. 1000 bags stock. lbc.ooo exchange
unchanged al II 5-17d. Santos was steady: re
,epts. $1,000 hays; stock $4,000. ITices here as
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THE OUTSIDE MARKET.

There Was considerable activity and fru
ness displayed In outside stocks at the open :
ing today. but after the first hour OF bust
ness the market subsidized and prices dis
pay piayed generally easier tone American
San snsres opened strong under good sup
port: but shortly, after considerable selling
cago market and the price fell sharply. The
common lest per cent. while the pre-
rlt,er sold up sharply ~ per cent at the OPEN
ing, but on liquidation lost Z per cent OF the
early gain. Toward midday, on hight selling
pressure, the price broke to 9s'.. but at the
close on better support recovered nearly All
the loss lnternationai Mercantile Marine
shares continued under pressure. The com
mon Iost ~ per cent, while the preferred
declined over. per cent. Electric. Vehicle
shares were f'rn. but quiet Central Foun-
dry issues were strong.
The copper shares were strong and fairly
active. Montreal and Boston advanced a. per
cent. on GOOD inside buying and also on The
report that the settlement of the strike In
the coal mines In British Columbia had been
Effected and would warrant the blowing in
OF Two new furnaces oil May l. Greene
onsolidated was quiet. but fraction higher
White Knob Copper was strong.
There was only a light demand for bonds.
which continued strong United States Steel
IS advanced In the early trading, but lost
lli the advance before the close Central
FOUNDRY g were fractionaily higher. Brook
yn RAPID Transit ~ were UP 4.
The transactions in the market to-day
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CRUDE PETROLEUM HIGHER.
Decreased Supply-Pricc May stimuiat,
I'd Production

The Standard Oil Company has advanced
The price OF crude Illuminating oil. the
higher grades three cents barrel and the
lower grades two cents a barrel, making
pennsyivania. 81 IS; North Lima. sI.1G, and
South Lima and Indiana, Sill a barrel.
The advance is attributed TO the failure TO
lind new productive territory and the steady
decrease In the stocks above ground. II
was estimated Yesterday that during the
present month the production has fallen
on about 1900 barrels a day as compared
with the preceding month. Shipments are
running ahead OF runs about 2 1000 barrels a
day. The advance. II is thought, NAV
stimulate activity In the oil-producine