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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
NONRESIDENT LIABLE FOR
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX

Arthur H O'Connor. Assistant Cor
pOration Counsel. has forwarded TO the
District Commissioners an opinion upon
the question whether personal property
In the District is liable to taxation.
when the nonresident owner may have
paid taxes on the same property else
where.
Mr. o'ConDor says be finds nothing in
the Law that would exempt such prop
erty from taxation. and he advises the
Commissioners that the same may be
levied and collected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
PETITION SUPREME conRr

William W. Watts. David A. Saches
and others who are In Jail in Floyd eoun-
~. Ind. for alleged contempt OF court.
yesterday fled a petition for writ OF
haoess corpus In the Supreme Cour; OF
the United States for the purpose OF
obtaining their release from custody.
The trouble grew out OF the bankruptcy
proceedings concerning N Zeir Co,
n Floyd county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
DEATH OF DENNIS SHEA.

Dennis Shea. for twenty years trust
ed employe Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. died suddenly on Thursday,
after a weeks illness OF pneumonia.
Deceased was forty-four years of age,
and a brother OF James Shea. Of 1913
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest.
The funeral took place this morning
from Lees undertaking establishment,
s92 Pennsylvania Avenue. whence the
remains were removed to St. Dominic s
Church where requiem mass was sung.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
One Wuman's Experience With a Grip
Remedy

While suffering from a severe attack
or the grip and threatened with pneu-
mOnia. Mrs. Annie H. Cooley. of Middle
field. Conn. began using Chamber lain u
Cough Remedy and was very much bene-
dted by its use. The pains in the chest
soon disappeared. the cough became
loose. expectoration easy and in a short
time she was we'll as ever. Mrs.
Cooley says she cannot speak too highly
in praise OF this remedy. For sale by
Henry Evans. wholesale and retail, and
ali druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
DIVORCES GRANTED.

Justice Hagner late yesterday after
noon signed a decree granting Lulu s.
Adams a divorce from r. A. Adams on
statutory grounds.
Justice Gould has signed decree
granting John T. Thornton a divorce
from Ida Thornton on the ground OF de-
sertfon-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
FoRMER wAsHINGToNIAN DEAD

John G. Reisinger died of pneumonia
yesterday morning. in Rockville. Md
he was for many years engaged in the
confectionery business on Seventh
Street. His funeral will take place
from his home in Rockville tomorrow af-
ternoon He leaves widow and large
number of children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
A Gulllnteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding. and ProtrrlcfinR
Piles No cure. no pay All druggists are au-
thoriEed by the manufacturers OF Pazo Ointment
TO refund the money where IL fails to cure any
case Of piles, no matter Of how long standing
Cures ordinary eases in six DAYS: the worst
oa~es in fourteen days. One application gives
and rest. Relieves itching instantly This
is a new discovery and it 10 the only pile rem
edy sold on a positive guarantee, no cure. no
pay. Price, SOC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Justice Hagner has granted Lucy Mar
garet sommers a divorce from Walter
A. sommers, on the ground OF cruelty
Mrs. Sommers is permitted 10 resume
her maiden name. Lucy Margaret Har-
rison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
Cbe Linles.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

ACADEMY ION the suwsnee River" snd
p. IN.
CHASE'S- Lewis NcCord COMPANY and Polite
Nsudesile. 2:i5 and s.15 p m.
COLI MBIA- David WHrheld In Tile Auc-
"a tioneeT, 2:l5 aud s:l5 p M
EMPIRE Chsrmicu and Bijou stock Burlesquers
N 2:l5 and S:I5 p. m.
LAFAYETTE Eugene Blair in Camille 2:l5
and s:15 y. m.
LNChI M-Trocadero Burlesquers 2:I5 and s:l5
p.
NAIIONAi.-Chsrles Hawtrey in a Message
from Mars" 2:i5 and s:l5 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
COURT NOTES.

Joseph T. Downing through his eoun-
sci George w. Drew. brought suit yes
terday against William p. c. Hazen 10
recover 5000 as damages for injuries
sustained. BY being run over by defend
ants carriage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
CITY BREVITlES.

Major Sylvester has issued a new code
OF regulations for the information and
guidance OF policemen detailed for duty
az the Emergency Hospital The or
der sets forth the required duties OF
them from the time OF reporting until
their departure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

Charles w. Bowker. 80. and Eleanor
A. Dyer. 81
Albert j. Hyson. 81. and Ida Marie
GolinElorst. 26. both Of Baltimore. Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Edwin G. Williams got drunk last
night and wandered into drug store.
and taking 1t for GROCERY demanded
more whisky The proprietor put him
out and policeman took him In
Policeman Galapin asked that the
young man s personal bonds be taken.
Judge Kimbail lectured Williams for
drinking and moved him TO tears. The
boys mother was also in court and wept
bitterly. With a promise 70 leave whisky
and other intoxicants alone he was re-
leased
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Gus Macintosh was disorderly on
Ninth Street yesterday and pleaded
guilty 10 the charge before Judge Kim
ball. He was fined So and asked to be
allowed until next Saturday TO pay the
fine. We have stopped giving credit and
must have the cash" said the court,
and Gustave stepped back into the dock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Emeline Brooks. by her viii dated
November s. 1884. and fled for probate
yesterday. leaves her estate 70 her
daughter. Mrs. Mary Brown. and her
granddaughter. Eliza Brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
THINK OF JULY.

you are already complaining about
the weather being warm. think VIA. yoI
viii have to put up with IN July and Au-
Sitst Better grt your system in good
condition Everybody needs a tonic in
the sprlnG. and there - none better than
good malt and hops. when il Is handed
90 YOU IN the form % "Old Glory beer
u u blood purifier and sfimuiant that
puts new life into you And. withai il
Is the crsamiest and most delicious beer
brewed in America. Do3'f gTowi about
unreasonable" weather. but telephone for
a case q "Old Glory and enjoy liz.
Phone Main sl5s-the Abner- Drury Brew
ing 70.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Permission will be granted b. ]. Sui
Ivan to close portion OF street south
east. near the intersection OF New Jer-
sey Avenue. while he is building a
Sewer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
sI.as to Baltimore and Return sI.as

Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on safe
Saturday and Sunday. March 21 and 22 linn
ited TO last train returning from Baltimore sun
Day, March 22- All trains except Congressional
Limited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
sGR1sT FROM POLICE COURTS

Martin Moran came out OF saloon
yesterday and began 10 abuse a police
man. He pleaded guilty TO a charge of
disorderly conduct and will rest In Jail
for a fortnight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
sI.as to Baltimore and Return Every
Saturday and Sunday Via B. s. o.
d

All train both WAYS. both days. except ROYAL
Limited. leaving Washington and Baltimore
- p.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Morris Hacker. superintendent OF
Roads, has reported 10 the District Com
missioners that the holes left by the
removal OF buildings from the line of
Sixteenth Street have been filled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21
EXCURSIONS
THE DEATH RECORD.

Norfolk and Washington steamer cor Norsoll
and Fort Monroe. ESQ p. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

guidance Of policemen detailed for duty
al the Emergency Hospital The or
der sets forth the required duties OF
them from the time OF reporting until
their departure
Permission will be granted b. ]. Sui
Ivan to close portion OF / Street south
east. near the intersection OF New Jer-
sey Avenue. while he is building a
sewer.
Morris Hacker. Superintendent OF
Roads. has reported TO the District Com
missioners that the holes left bv the
removal OF buildings from the line OF
Sixteenth Street have been filled.
Stewart Grim. aged thirty-four wears
living near Harper's Ferry. was ad-
mifted 20 the Emergency Hospital yes
terday morning. suffering with appen-
dicitis. The patient is well known. in
Harper's Ferry. where he is engaged In
business.
Three houses. 2424-2s-2s G Street
northwest. we're badly damaged yes
terday by fire. which was caused by a
defective chimney. The flames com
municsted from one dwelling 10 another.
and were not exhnguished until loss
OF about $500 had been caused.
Lieut. John c. Daley. of the Ninth po-
lice precinct. has reported TO headauar-
ters the removal OF a dilapidated sign
board on the vacant lot between sixth
Seventh. I and X Streets northeast
Complaint was made against the sign
by Charles Dornoff and others. and the
District Commissioners ordered its re-
moval
Donald Mcpherson. attorney for W. O.
Dennison and others, has been notified
by the District Commissioners that his
REQUEST for the sIoping OF the banks Of
the excavation for the Adams Mil Road
TO stop the washing of dirt upon the
SIDEWALKS cannot be done by the Dis
trict
Hot ashes ignited a wooden tub IN
the residence OF John Cavanaugh. 7O5
J. Street northwest. last evening. and
caused small Ere. The flames wer,
extinsuished with little damage.
Four-year-old William Rash. whose
parents live at PA r Street northwest
was knocked down by coal cart while
crossing Street. near Twelfth Street
last evening He was not seriously
hurt and after having a few slight cuts
dressed az a nearby drug store. was ia
ken home
Dense volumes of smoke were discov-
cred Issuing from the basement OF rhe
American Security and Trust Company
a 1905 q street. early this morning BY
Policeman Downs. He turned in an
alarm 10 chemical company No. I. and
the names, which originated in a pile
OF rubbish, from unknown cause
Ina l.I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Stewart Grim. aged thirty-four years.
living near Harpers Ferry, was ad-
mifted 10 the Emergency Hospital YES
terday morning. suffering with appen-
uicitis The patient is well known in
Harper's Ferry. where he Is engaged In
business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Three houses. 2424-2s-2s G Street
northwest. we're badly damaged yes
terday by fire. which was caused by a
uefecttve chimney. The flames com
municated from one dwelling 10 another.
and were not exnngIished until a loss
OF about $500 had been caused.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-21

Hot ashes ignited a wooden tub in
the residence OF John Cavanaugh. 7O5
J. street northwest, last evening. and
caused small fre. The flames wsr.
extinguished with little damage.
The Atlanta constitution., 1903-12-14
Coffee and Sugar.

New York. December l2-Coffee, spot
Rio nominal No. 7 invoice 1916; mid
firm: COrdoya 3-4@I2 Id.
Futures opened steady at decline OF
loG12O points, following the break in En-
ropean markets. which was attributed TO
profit taking and some selling in antlci-
patton of a reaction. 1t was also noted
that primary receipts were running iatii-
er ahead OF estimates. and while the i)Ii~
may markets were generally firm there
was heavy liquidation here. ON the open
ing basis, however, the market attfacteu
covering and fair support from buliish m
,erests. that part OF the loss was re-
covered, the market closing steady at IL
net loss of 5dfl5 points: sales li6.25O, IN
Guiding December 6SoM6.3 January
6.4o@6. As; March 6oQ6.75 May e.ecQ
7.o5: July 7.i5M7 20; September 1909
7.40: October 735Q7.4 20; November 7.4o
Ql7.55.
Sugar. raw nominal; fair refining i-3:
centrifugal e6-test 3 5-S: molasses sugar
7-s Refined dull; No. .o5; No z
400; No. 3.e5; No Q 800; No. o 3.9o; :;
No. II $50; no. ~ 3.7o; No. i3 $40:
No. Ia 3.65; confectioners A 4 80; mold
A 70: cut loaf 5 o5; crushed s o5; pow
dered 4.55; granulated 4.45; cubes 4.7o.
New Orleans. December l2.--Sugar dulI; =;
open kettle 3-403; open kettle centrif-
ueal 3-l6M3 i42; centrifugal white "a
M3 3-io yellows 8 -8Q3 ti-l6; seconds
1903 l-9 Molasses quiet; open ket-
tie 25Q3o; centrifugal $685.. Sirup IS
$50.
The Atlanta constitution., 1903-12-14
TO DISCUSS BOIL WEEvIL.
Special Session of Louisiana Legisla-
ture Convened

New Orleans, December lO.-Governor
Hoard, in his message to the special ses
sion of the legislature, which convened
al Baton Rouge today. in conformity
With the sentiment expressed at the con
vention held IN this city on the lst inst,
for the purpose of discussing the boll
weev'l situation and passing necessary
laws to check the evil. said:
THE weevil first coming from Mexico,
has now sDread across the state Of Texas
and this year has injured the cotton crop
Of that state, according TO various es-
Inmates, from SIS 900 900 TO $50, 600 600
II a check IS not found 1t is only
question of time when Louisiana and
the entire cotton belt viii become a
prey 10 its ravages As TO the laws to
be passed by the special session, u sep
arate board OF commissioners with
plenary powers may be appointed or
tie state board of agriculture may be
authorized TO carry into effect any laws
that may be passed My own opinion
is that the work may be done by Great
ing 81 board OF commissioners. composed
nf the commissioner OF agriculture, the
director Of the experiment stations the
state entomologist and two prominent
and practical cotton planters"
No suggestion as TO the nature Of the
legislation needed is made In the mes
sage A bill has been prepared and will
be introduced This afternoon. 1mmedi-
ately after the session had been formally
opened a BIZ was introduced providing
Tor establishing and the organization Of
a state crop pest commission and to
define it's duties and powers to fix pen
altics for violations; to make il a mis-
dcmeano9 Cor any person, firm or cor
n0ratinn TO bring into this state or have
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as Is at present available with reference
TO 1908 and earlier years The official
ngures or Chinese imports for the wear
1908 thus far received by the bureau of
statistics cover only the first three
months, port by port. The chief import
ing port OF China, however, for cotton
goods in Shanghai and the official report
from that port show that the total I'M
ports of cotton goods in the first three
months OF 1908 were 3,93U,746 pieces.
against 6,46 1862 pieces III the correspond
ing months of 1902, and i,IS6, I4i pieces
in the same month Of 1901. OF these
imports gray Snirtings form the largest
single item, and they showed a total
from the United kingdom of ,o73,o ,o2e
pieces. against <,4l3,7o4 pieces In the
corresponding months OF last year.
In the Chinese importations Of sheet
ings, drills and Jeans, American goods
form an important part Imports of
American sheetings into China amounted
TO 63O,S47 pieces in The first three months
of 1908, against 949,e4o pieces in the
same months OF 1902; American drills
amounted to $50 4S7 pieces. against 357-
OF the precedSk year. and American
jeans, 63,76O pieces against $4,000 in
the same months of the preceding year.
A further examination of the details or
these figures shows that the reduction IN
the importation of American goods into
China is much less In quantity and IN
proportion than In those from the United
Kingdom
The general reduction IN the Importation
OF cotton goods into China is apparently
due. In part al least if no. IN whole to
the unusually large imports Of this char
acter in loo2. The total value OF cotton
e7"dG imnorted into CHINA In 1902 was
$50 asa 5As. AGAINST s7I.749, ,4ae in 1901.
ara S5s 761 770 IN 1900
The following table shows the exports
Of cotton cloth from TIE United States TO
China in the ten months endno with
October Of each year from 1893 to 1908
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II. CLAY KING DIES IN PRISON
SLAYER Of David Posten Dead in Ten
nessee Penitentiary.

Nashville Tenn. December lo.-CoioHei
H. Clay King died today in the state
penitentinry where, since August J,
1899. he has heen serving a life sentence
for the murder of Attorney David u.
Posten, on Main street, in Memphis
The murder grew out Of litigation
against King by Posten for Mrs. Gideon
]. pillow. wife Of the famous conted-
crate officer, and after whom Fort Pillow
was named. Both King and Posten Were
widely known. the former being the au-
thor OF "I<ing's Digest Of the Laws Of
Tennessee
I,p to the final trial and sentencing Of
king. fagtional feeling ran high, and on
the night the convicted man vas taken
from Memphis to Nashville. Postens
friends chartered special train and en-
deavored to overtake King, with the
avowed purpose OF lynching him.
Kings wife and daughters We're At his
bedside when the end came.
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HIGHEST BIDDERS GET
THE OFFICES.
Former State Senator Indicted in
Come ction with the Dietrich
Scandal-Po -Postmasterships
in Nebraska Sold
at Auction.

Omaha. Ncbr.. December lo.--,rhe
United States grand jury. which has
been in session for some time investisa'-
ing postoffice bribery cases and the a
legged Illegal fencing of government lanGs
il western Nebraska. today made par
tial report to the court, returning twenty
two indictments.
One is against Former State Senator FL
lott Lowe, charging bribery in connec-
ton with the appointment of post
master at Alma, Nebr.; ten are against
ranchmen for Illegal fencing and the oth-
ers were Indian cases. mostly of minor
character. These against ranchmen in
clude true bills against Bartlett Rich
ards, president of the Nebraska Land and
Feeding Company; W. G. Constock, vice
president of the same company, and Sec
retary Charles c. Jameson, all Of ELS
worth. Nebr., and Former State Senator
Frank NJ Currie. 4 large individual cat
tie owner of Broken Bow. Nebr
The foreman of the grand jury stated
to the court that II would later have
supplementary report. and it Is stated t5is
addition VIII inu.ude several more In
dictments.
The indictment against Former state
Senator Lowe contains Two counts, ard
charges conspiracy to violate section i52i
Of the revised statutes by conspirng 20
bribe Senator Charles II. Dietrich by
acting as intermediary in the payment
OF S4oo in consideration of which ]. b.
Billings, Who at tno time of the alleged
transactions was postmaster at Alma,
Ne0r, Was to receive the recommends
tion by the senator for reappointment.
One Of The counts charges the payment Of
sloo and the other Of $500.
The evidence on which Lowe was in
dlclcd s said to have been gwen by j.
r. Billings, former postmaster at Alma.
S was t. the effect that when nc applied
10 Senator Dietrich for u appointment
he was told tnat State Senator Lowe had
been given the privilege Of naming the
postmaster at Alma, and that 4 recon-
mendation Would receive his (Senator
Dietrichs) Endorsement.
Billings further testified. according to
published reports, that he paid Lowe $500
and later J. c. Mitchell was appointed GO
succeed him Billings testified that the
$500 was returned TO MIN. with the state
ment that Mitchell had been recommend
OF uOn6y
Mrs. +. W. Benner. OF Fairbury. Nab-..
today called on Francis r. White. fore
man Of the grand jury and Informed him
that members of a fraternal order Were
planning &c take his life Mrs. Benner
was taken 20 Inc office Of United states
Marsaai Matthews and closely question
ed put do not relate the source Of her
Information.
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Mccullough's Fruit and Produce
letter.

Atlanta. December I2-Present trade
conditions are yery active with indica-
tions that they viii remain intact
throughout the holidays
Fancy apples have been and continue
to be very scarce with holders not de-
string to put them IN the market where
by they would have to compete witt
Virginia and North Carolina stock that
have prevailed in such abundance and
which have sold 50 slowly and at such
unsatisfactory prices Several cars Of
fancy New York state standard goods
are now in transit for this market, and
Will no doubt meet ready sale at fancy
prices.
With prices slightly advanced on tho best
goods. Tangarines ana mandarines are
In liberal supply with prices inclined to
show weakness,
Grape fruit selling readily with prices
advancing and the snpply Insufficient to
meet trade requirements.
Malaga grapes ard all varieties of
Christmas nuts moving readily with
prices satisfactory
The lemon s7S l.y, j. ON standstii
with no Indications Of any material
change IN the near future.
The Christmas rush for bananas is on.
and the jobhers are finding Il quite an
undertaking 10 supply tho demand Mt
fancy prices.
There IS g strong demand for FIori3a
vegetables n limited way at fancy
prices
Cabbage ara very scarce at an advance
of lc per pound.
Irish potatoes continue to sell at fancy
prices with he supply limited This
may be apnlied also to onions.
Sweet potatoes 7ro more PLENTIFUL but
not enough IN evidence 70 show any
material decline,
Butter ia nie93iful with prices low.
ftyc ,a,s1y, sr
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Comment on Bank Statement

New York. December I2.-The New
York Financier says:
'.One notable feature of the Official
statement of the New YORK associated
banks last week was the close CORE
spondence between the gain in cash. as
shown in the return and the estimated
increase as indicated by the traceable
movements of money during the week.
The specie shows an increase of 1922, oOO
while the gain in legal tenders was
81 o3e 500. making the total increase in
cash ST .76I 500. The estimated gain
was ST. .9e5, 800, or 1924 800 greater The
smaller increase in specie than in legal
tenders was, as has been the case in pre-
yious weeks, most likely due to the trans
fers to New Orleans through the sub
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TO OLD NAME THEY ARE TRUE.
Episcopalians VIII Not Change the
Name of Their Church.

Milwaukee, Wis, December Il.-ND
Change will be made i'll the name Of the
Methodist Episcopal church in the future
according TO the statistics in regard to
the vote on change of name collected by
the Living church. an Episcopal ordar
of this city. as follows:
The vote which favored a change At
once was: Bishops, 22; clergy, o4o; laity.
81 ss3 The vote against any change
was: Bishops. 81; clergy, 284; laity. g.
655.
The vote which favored an ultimate
change but did not desire it at this time
was: Bishops, 2; clergy, 59e. and laity.
90, 342 The largest vote did not pass
at all on the question of a change. but
considered unwise TO act on the question
at this time.
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Naval Stores.

Savannah, December I2.-Turpentine
firm at So. Rosin firm: quote A h G d
L i s2.2c; G So. 80; II So. 81: : I sass; x
So 30; NJ So 90; n s3 o5: window glass
1925; water white So. so.
Charleston. December l2-Turpentinc
steady at 55 i-2 Rosin steady. Quote
A i} c D Y J. 2.Io; G S2I5; II So. 25; 4;
/ s2.45: x S2.7o NJ So 30; \ s2e5;
window glass S3 S; water white So 40
Wilmington. December i2.-Spirits tur-
pentine. nothing doing; receipts 23 casks
Rosin, nothing doing; receipts $40. Tar
firm at sl7o; receipts 23o Crude tui-
pentine firm at So. 25M $50 and s3 80;
receipts lO2.