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The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25

barrels; Pratt's Astral 16hc, in bar
rels; Aladdin Security, 151sc, in bar
rels; Water White, 151kc, in barrels;
Standard White. 141kc, in barrels; D.
s.; Gasoline. in barrels. Ice; D. s. Gas
oline, in drums, lac; Sc degrees Case
line. in drums. 1sc: 81 benzine, in
drums. lac; linseed oil, raw, soc;
boiled, SIC; lard oil, 91c.
SHOT-Drop, $1.45: B. B. and large.
$1.7o; chilled. $1.70.
IRON-Market firm; refined, $40;
Ewede. &c.
NAILs-Cut. $40 base: wire. $40
basc.
BARBED WIRE 1910 per 100
pounds.
GUNPOWDER-Per kez. Austin
crack shot. $45c: half key. $3.50; quar-
ter kegs, $140; champion ducking,
quarter key. s2.25: Austin smokeless.
half kegs. sS.45: quarter. s43o; three
pound. $40; one pound. 75c: less 20
per cent on smokeless
Cotton BagginE and Ties.
BAGGING - Market Arm: Jute, 2
pound, SIC; sea island bagging, lie.
TIES-Standard 45-inch arrow, large
lots, S1.05; small lots, $1.15.
Bacon. Hams and Lard.
D. S. butts ..................... S1ac
ID. >. plates Observation-Disclosures. S12c
Western heavy bellies ............. 1O1sc
Eastern light bellies .............. 1O12C
Eastern medium bellies ........ .1OAc
Eastern heavy bellies .101sc
D. S. c.. r. sides 1880
Smoked c.. r. sides 11Ac
HAMS-Sugar cured, 14915c; picnic
hams, 1oss Q10%c.
LARD-Pure, in tierces, 10%c;
50-pound tins and S0-pound tubs, 11hc;
compound, in tierces, Sc: 50-pound
tins and sO-pound tubs. s1sQsAc.
MisceIIaneOus.
FISH-Mackerel. half-barrels, No. 1,
So. so: No. 2, $S.75; No. 3. $500; kits,
No. /, $1.35; No. 2, 81. 20; No. 8, 81. 05; cod
fish, 1-pound bricks, &c: 2-pound brick,
sac; smoked herrings, per box. $50
tic. Dutch herrlngs, IN kegs. $1.10;
new mullets, half barrels, s3.T5.
SYRUP-Market quiet: Georgia and
Florida syrup, buying at 26@27c;
selling at S2Q321zc; sugar house at 151l
41Sc.
HIGH WINES-Basis. $1.S1.
HONEY - Fair demand: strained, in
barrels, 40c gallon
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25

Baltimore, Feb. 24.-Seaboard, Air Line
common, 25A do preferred. 42%; bonds
IS, $3.50; Atlantic Coast Line common,
1341a; do preferred unchanged.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25
BOIL i RS AMP ENGINES
and Sheetir

The leading futures ranged as fol-
lows:
Opening. Highest. Lowest. Closing.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-25

New York, Feb. 24-Flour steady
with a moderate demand.
Rye flour, steady.
Buckwheat -four, quiet. o.
Corn meal, quiet. t}f',i
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
TIE DISTRICT COURT.
The Fairman Murder Case on Trial
Several Pleas Of Guilty..

several Pleas oT Gulity.
Saturday afternoon the case Of
Riggs and Dalton VS.. l.. b. Robertson
ct al. was concluded, resulting in a
verdict for the defendants. This was
case in which the defendants traded
the plaintiffs a boiler, the same be.
ing a second-handed boiler The
plaintiffs claim the boiler did not
come up to the requirements and sued
the Robertson Machinery company
for alleged damages. The jury evi-
IDENTIFY disagreed with the plaintiffs
and rendered a verdict in favor OF
the defendants
This morning the court took up the
criminal docket, and after ealing the
cases set for today the f. w Fairman
murder case was taken up. Mr.. Fair
man is charged with killing one j.
Southerland in Powell, three miles
from Lebanon, on August 8. 1893,
shooting him three times. from the
effects of which he died in about
twelve hours.
Mr.. Fairman was indicted the 9th
of December following, the grand
jury charging him with murder The
difficulty came up. as we understand
Il. over some slanderous talk, as Mr..
Fairman viewed Il, that Southerland
had made use OF about Fairman's wife.
The case came up for trial on Janu-
airy 10, 1901, and on the 18th was de
clared a mistrial. Since then the
case has been continued until today.
At noon seven Jurors had been Sc
cured out Of the twelve The govern.
ment is represented by w. b. Johnson,
j. e. Humphrey and c. o.. Bum,
while the defense has on its side II.
NJ. Furman and A. c. and w. 4.
Cruce.
Among other business transacted
is the following:
G. c. Johnson, bankrupt; dis.
charged
J. +. York, bankrupt; discharged.
Tom Bebee, selling liquor; trans
ferred to Tlshomingo.
James Burton, larceny; charge re.
duced to driving stock, defendant
pleaded guilty, fined $50 and costs.
costs remitted. fine paid.
Pole Davidson, larceny; contin-
ued by government.
Bud Morris, larceny; continued by
government.
T. Tiers, larceny; continued by de
fendant.
f. f. and A. S. Guillot, dealing in
futures; dismissed
J. f. Greenwood, aggravated as
sault; charge reduced to simple as.
sault, defendant pleaded guilty and
fined $40 and costs remitted.
Richard p French and John RI.
Dobson. Emit, and w. T. Rexroat
Ardmore, were appointed notaries
public.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Darrell Of The Blessed Isles

Is the title of a new book by the
author of Even Holden. Darrell,
the Hero Cl the story is wit,
philosopher and a man of mystery.
Learned, strong, kindly digni6ed,
he towers like a giant among the
people with whom he lives. The
people are wholesome, it is good to
know them. Wit, humor. pathos
and niger thinking are in this
g book.
1T is for sale or rent, or you may
, read it by becoming a member of
the Book Club at Boyd's Book
Store; also, Mrs. Kinkaid's book
Walda."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Commissioners Court.

In the case of Ed Richardson, charg-
ed with stealing a steer near Duncan,
more testimony was taken and de-
cision will probably be rende>ed ia
the case in a few days. One of the
defendants witnesses it yet to be ex-
amined
One new suit was filed this morning
before the commissioner. The CaDie
Co. VS.. ]. s. Petty; replevin suit is
the style Of it.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
To the Citizens Of ArdmOre and

To the Citizens of Ardmore and
Vicinity:
The ladies Of the Broadway Metho.
dist church solicit your vote in the
Cash Contest. They wish you to
help them to complete and furnish
their new church Don't forget us.
We will appreciate your votes, and
II possible return the favor.
25-tf COMMITTEE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
WANT COLUMN.

advertisements under this head will
be received at the rate OF Ave (5J
cents per line. No advertisement
reelved for less than fifteen (l5)
cents. Special monthly rates fur.
nished on application. The notice
may contain any matter Of Lost
Found" For Rent" For Sale"
Stolen" "strayed," or any purpose
without display lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Order Eastern Star.

The regular meeting of Ardmore
chapter No. 20 Order Eastern Star
will be held In the Masonic temple,
Monday evening at O'clock Every
member in good standing is urged
to be present, as officers for the en-.
suing year will be elected. Visiting
members will receive fraternal well
come.
MRS. EVA SNYDER. w. NJ.
d. T. NISBETT, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
%@44+$s4ee@e*4%4%+
. PERsoNAL MENTION. =
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F. c. Love Is in the city from pU:-
cell.
John A. Weaver Of Duncan is in the
city.
J. r. Pennington went to Dougherty
today.
John A. Mcclure is here from
Chickasha
J. F. Hughes is in the city from
Marietta.
John A. Ryan is here from Okla.
homa City.
DR.. Echols is in the city from
Gainesville.
]. ]. Downing is in the city froL
TishomingU
Robt. Cruise is on the streets tJdoy
from Sherman.
!. s. MTrzesheimer returned home
to Davis ,olay.
NJ. G. Pace Of Athens. Texas, is
visiting in the city.
Howard Henson Of Little Rock is
visiting relatives nero.
!. A. Franklin from near Durant is
here attending court.
]. w. McFolks and l.. c. Bevans
are here from Gainesville.
Jesse l.. Jordan and II. NJ. Howard
are in the city from Marietta.
james F. Bennett, a prominent bust
ness man from Graham, is in the city
DR.. w. II. Ussery Of Lebanon is in
the city attending 'he Fairman mur
der trial.
A. Eddleman, J. s. Mullen and T. G
Whitten left this morning for Tisho
mingo.
Miss Julia Blake left this morning
for Tishomingo where she will visit
relatives.
Mrs. d. C. Webb OF Marshall,
Texas, is in our city visiting her faith.
er. NJ. Ikard.
Miss Margaret Murphy of Monte
cello. Texas. is visiting her sister,
Mrs j. w. Lokey.
Mr. and Mrs, S. II. stephens, who
have been visiting their daughter
Mrs T. II. Sturgeon, left yesterday
for California.
Miss Sue Belle Wilson of Purcell
and Miss Bessie Scrivener of Pauls
Valley are in the city. the guests CT
Mrs. Roy c. Bradford.
A. ]. Ross of the Alva %. T)
Courier is in the city spending a
brief time with his brother-in-law w
f. Doughty of the Houston Bros
Lumber company.
Mrs. T. M. Culwell of Simon is
visiting here husband here, who Is
attending district court as a petit
juror. Mr.. and Mrs. Culwell have
rooms at the home Of d. L. Frazier
Sidney Suggs and Mayor Dick are
attending the Worlds Fair commits
sion meeting at South McAlester to
day, their object being to raise the
balance OF the S25 600 TO exhibit the
| territory's products at ST. Louisi
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Suicide at Fort Worth.

Mrs. II. f. Smith. wife of a promi-
nent buggy and implement dealer Of
Gainesville, committed suicide at the
home OF her mother, Mrs. ]. e. Bon
ner. at 300 Calhoun street, Fort
Worth, yesterday morning by shooting
herself with a pistol Poor health is
attributed as the cause.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

!. r. Mason received a telegram this
morning that his brother, b. ID. Ma
son, an employe of the Rock Island,
dropped dead at Bucklin, Kan, last
Saturday afternoon. Heart trouble
was the cause of his death. The de.
ceased was a single man ana his re.
mains will be shipped here for inter
ment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
A Lesson in Health.

Healthy kidneys filter the impuri
ties from the blood. anu unless thel
do this good health is impossible Fo
ley's Kidney Cure makes sound kid
neys and win positively cure all forms
of kidney and bladder disease. II
strengthens the whole system. For
sale by Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Licensed TO Wed.

Clarence Evans and Eme oden,
Newport.
w. n. Jackson, Graham and Jane
Gunter, Keller.
j. w. Craddock and Mary Oaks,
Ardmore.
James Langan, Wayne. and Rose
Goodman, Anderson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
You Wonder Why

SO many people speak Enthusiastically
of the excellent service given by The
Katy Flyer Why? Because it's the
quickest train from Texas and Indian
Territory to the north and vice versa.
Free chair cars. through sleepers and
hest Of service. t,rt..Aaa tlsH~i'
GEORGE MORTON, Cps TIA.
NJ, X. & T. Hyy 81. Louis. Mo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

The w. C. T. U. will meet at the
Christian church Wednesday after
loon at 3 o'clock
MRS. NOBLE, Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

The Best Prescription for Malaria.
Chills and fever is a bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron
and quinine in tasteless form. No
rure--no pay. Price 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
WOOD ALCOHOL VICTIM.
The Poison Gets in It's Deadly Work
on Another Territory Man.

Special Phone to the Ardmoreite.
Nebo, l. T.. May 25.-F. NJ. Muckel.
vane. a merchant of this place got
drunk on wood alcohol Friday night
and died Saturday morning from ef
fects of same. He is said to have
drank about three quarts of the alco.
hol He lived for about ten hours
suffering in great agony. Deceased
leaves a wife and five children. The
remains were buried here yesterday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

The people of Sneed are building
a new schoolhouse and Masonic hall,
which will be of great convenience to
the town
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

]. w. Craddock and Mrs, May
Oaks were joined in marriage yester-
day on East Broadway at the home
Of VIII Garnand, Rev. II. j. Dixon,
officiating.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

DR.. Echols will be at the Whiting.
ton Monday to practice limited dis
eases Of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
"a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

The Ladies Aid society o. the Chris
tian church will meet with Mrs. w.
%. Duston Tuesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
MRS. ARTHUR JAMES, Pres.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Mrs. N. C. Wood has begun her
class in music at the Methodist par.
sonage. Those desiring instruction
on string instruments will find her
there. 2O-tf.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Before you go phone "a.

When you buy a hat Of Mrs. James,
the style is right and bargains be.
gin Monday 24tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Ladies'. muslin underwear-as many
pieces as you want at cost this week.
24-3t. LEATHERWOOD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Cost sale on little boys suits and
ladies, shirt waists this week. 24'3t
LEATHERWOOD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church will
meet with Mrs. Stowe Tuesday after
noon at 8 o'clock. MRS. NIXON,
Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Get the little fellow a suit this week
at Leatherwood's. 24-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Job was patient, it is true, but they
didn't have telephones in those days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
Attention. comnanx A.

All members of company A are or
dered to meet at Robinson's hall
Monday night for drill practice.
B. v. HENSON. Capt.
E. H. GOLDEN, LIST sefgt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Low price on everything at Mrs.
James. 24tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Cortez Frensley of Mannsville spent
Sunday in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
n. T. KIRBY,
Real Estate and Loan Agent,
Pooms "A and 10 Noble Bldg.
FOR SALE.

fOK SALEs
A beautiful cottage home in
Southwest Ardmore, lot 350x200
six rooms, orchard and good i'm
provements cheap.
100 TT. on West Main street i'm
proved.
80 IT. on West Main street,
close in.
Vacant lot on West Main. 3
room house two blocks from Main
street, lot S0x225, $500 cash or
payments.
FOR RENT.
. Broom houses close in.
l 4-room house close in.
2 Broom houses close in.
List Your Property With Me.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Ice for sale at splegle's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

Refrigerators, the best in the city
at ]. B. Spragins & Cos.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25
WANTED.

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade.
systematized course of practice
and instructions that saves years.
Established in 1898. Splendid sea
son to begin. Tools. diplomas and
positions given. Write for particu-
lars today. Moler Barber College,
st. Louis, Mo. 2b-et
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

F. c. Love is in The city from pu:>
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-05-25

d. t. NIsBETT, Sec.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-21
IMPORTS ARE INCREASING.
For Twelve Months Ending With
March They Exceed $1,000, 0o0,o 600.

Washington, April 21.-The imports
into the United States exceed s1,000,-
00O, 900 in the twelve months ending
with March, 1908. This is the first
time in the history of our foreign com
merce in which the imports in twelve
months have exceeded $1,000, 900, 600.
Prior to 1870 they had never reached as
much as a half billion dollars in a
single year. and it was not until 1890
that they reached thr~ee-quarters of a
billion dollars in value, and now for
the first time they have passed the
billion dollar line.
Meantime the exports have grown
with like rapidity. In the twelve months
ending with March, 1903, the total
exports were $1.414, 7S6,954, against
81, 001, 1866 of imports, giving an ex-
cess of exports during the twelve
months of $413.190,271. Exports never
reached a half billion dollars value in
a single year until after 1870 In 1880
they passed, for the first time, the
three-quarters of a billion dollar line;
In 1892 they for the first time ex-
ceeded $1,000, 600. 900, and in the twelve
months ending with March, 1903. they
were s1,414,7 S6. 945; and should the ex
ports of April, May n June average
as high as those for March, they would
bring the total expectations for the
fiscal year past the $1,500,000,0 900 line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-21
WILLIAMS UPHELD,
Chicago S~ubtreasurer Makes Things
Right With Shaw.

Washington, April 21.-Assistant
Treasurer Williams had an interview
with Secretary Shaw yesterday after
noon, and it was afterward stated
semi-oficially that 1t was only fair
to Mr.. Williams to have 1t known to
the public that no charge of false Q
keeping could stand against him. That
point Mr.. Williams had explained to
the full satisfaction Of the department.
The defalcation of $500 occurred in
September. MI. Williams informed the
treasury department of it by wire. and
a little later asked to hav secret SER
vice men sent him to watch the sus-
pected subordinates. The missing
money was never carried on the books
as cash, but in a suspended" account,
and any charge of false bookkeeping Is
declared unjust and without founda-
ton. MI. Williams explained in detail
how he had himself largely created
the admirable system of doing business
practiced at the subtreasury and pre-
scented proof of his careful administra-
ton. Secretary Shaw has reached NJ
decision in the matter, but will take
the papers with him when ne starts
west in a day or two and lay them
before the president. 1t is believed that
Mr.. Williams has greatly strengthened
his case by his frank and thorough
of the facts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-21
Philippine Commerce.
TNew York Tribune.

A of the of the
Philippine Islands for three years, the
period of American occupation, has
just been published by The Manila
Review of Trade Altho the
of the islands are handicapped by the
lack of labor saving machinery, rams
p%ortation facilities and skilled labor,
the report shows a commercial increase
TO which the Philippine partisans may
point with pride. The imports in 1900
amounted to $29,601,426, and In 1902
they were valued at $32.141,S42. OF
these imports s1.657, FOL came from the
United States in 1900. while in 1902 the
United States sem $4,035, 243, exclusive
of the goods sent to the various mill
tary departments.
The exports from the Philippines in
1900 amounted to $19.751,06S, and this
amount was increased in 1902 to $23-
927,679. The shipments to h United
States showed the greatest Increase. In
1900 they were valued at $3,522,l60, and
in 1902 at $%7,691.743. The latter figure
more than 33 per cent of the
total exports Of the islands. Musa
teXtilis-Manila home-figures as the
chief article of export, and the increase
in product from $11,39S,9 43 in 1900 to
$14,453.11O in 1901 and S15,S41,3l6 in 10
OF shows that the American occupation
has had a stimulating effect on the
hemp growing industry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-21
GENERAL CROP CONDITIONS.
Summary Prepared by tte Department
at Washington.

az W
Washington, April 21.--The weather
bureaus weekly crop bulletin In
the states OF the upper Missouri valley
the week ending April 20 was milder
than usual and generally favorable for
farming operations but elsewhere east
OF the Rocky mountains the tempera-
ture was much below the average. EX-
cessive rains retarded farm work gem
orally turnout the Atlantic coast, dis
tricts of the Ohio valley and the south
ern portion of the lake region. Cen
trail and west gulf states and portions OF
the southeastern Rocky mountain slope
ARE much in need of rain. Very slow
progress was made with corn planting
,hruout the corn belt and middle and
southern atlantic states, owing toNcold,
wet weather, while dry weather has
impaired the stands in the central and
west gulf states.
The previously reported excellent
condition of winter wheat in the prin-
.cipal winter wheat states continues I'M
Impaired, excepting to a slight extent In
the portions of the upper Ohio valley.
where in some localities, it is turning
yellow. Less favorable reports were re-
.ceived from the middle, and south At
lantic states and portions of Texas.
Seeding of spring wheat is general in
all parts of the spring wheat region, but
progress has not been rapid in SOUTH
eastern Minnesota, owing to wet soil.
Early sown wheat in Iowa and South
Dakota is terminating slowly. though
even stands are Indicated.
ota. Seeding has been suspended in
a large part of the central valleys and
the acreage in some sections is likely
to be reduced in consequence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-21
Daily Average Temperature
Below Normal In Iowa the
Past Ten Days
FIELD WORK is PROGRESSING
On the Whole Conditions Are Regarded
as Favorable in This %state-Fruit
Buds Show Signs Of Early Bloom
Summary of the Conditions in the
Nation at Large.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, April 2l.-The regular
weekly weather and crop bulletin was
issued today as follows:
The week began and ended with cool.
wet and cloudy weather. The daily ay-
erage temperature was from two to
four degrees below normal, and on sew
eral mornings the minimum was at the
frost line. On the average the condi-
Itions were favorable for field work
about half the week, and ONE progress
has been made in seeding and prepara-
lions for planting. The amount of rain
fall has not been excessive except in
limited portions of the eastern districts,
but in all sections many fields or parts
vi fields are still too wet for seeding or
blowing. The continuance of wet and
cloudy weather will unquestionably
tend to reduce the acreage of cereals to
some extent as compared with recent
dry years. In the northern section the
reports indicate that seeding is about
to two-thirds completed.
Pasturage is making III early growth,
and farm stock are grazing in many To-
calities. Fruit buds are showing signs
OF early blooming, and the prospect is
good.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-21
1T is A BIG BOYS, GAME.
Why the Chicago Board of Trade Is
Dissatisfied With the Pit.

Chicago, April 2l.-Prominent deal
ers on the board of trade nobilized their
forces for a common fight against the
millionaire promoters of the pools, COR
ners and other devices by which prices
are unduly inflated. An organization
was formed by representatives of sew
eral large houses. the functions of
which will be to destroy the dominance
of a small clique of traders who at pres
ent control the board and 10 restore to
smaller dealers and traders the bust
ness which has fallen away on account
of the unwholesome effect heavy plung-
ing has had on markets and trading.
For some time the sentiment has been
growing anon the members of the
board that control of the pits and the
markets has passed into the hands of
Patten, Armour and Cudahy, who, by
the large extent of their fortunes and
dealings, have been able to manipulate
prices as they saw fit.