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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Alumni Il Banquet Ihe annual ban
quet OF the Alumni association Of the
Bismarck High schools was held at
Romans cafe after the graduating ex-
ercises of last night. About fifty were
present and Caterer Holman served an
excellent spread. After the discus.
sion OF the edfbles, toasts were re-
sponded to, Miss Myrtle Brown presid-
ing gracefully as toastmistress. Miss
Ara Waggoner made the address of well
come to the class of 1904, which was
responded to by Earl Rodgers. Frank
Hughes president of the association
responded briefly to a toast, and other
toasts were made by Miss Helen VIII.
son, Minnie Larson, Frances Hare,
Leonard Bell, L. w. sperry and Miss
Struble. { Supt. Moore also addressed
the alumni. u The occasion was
thoroughly pleasant and lasted until
about two O'Clock. ~ ,2G'.' r. - +
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

out and join him here but through cor.
respondence, with parties in Bismarck
learned that be was married again in
this city. Following this information
she came out and made the complaint
against him.
Mr.. Hedrix states that his second
marriage was the result of information
that he received from Des Moines that
his first wife had obtained divorce
from him there.
Mr.. Hedrix was formerly a printer
and worked at that occupation when
he first arrived here. He then en-.
gagged in the legal business. He was
married the second time in this city
some months ago.
Mrs. Hedrix, the complainant, was
held in $500 bail as a witness.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY.

Attorney A.. J. Hedrix Of Bismarck
Arrested on Complaint Of His Wife
Living In Des Moines, Iowa, Charged
with 6igamy.
A. j. Hedrix, an attorney at law
who has resided in Bismarck for sew.
eral, years was arrested yesterday
afternoon on complaint of his wife
living in Des Moines, Iowa, charged
with .bigamy. The arrest was made
by Sheriff WEIGH yesterday afternoon,
following the arrival of the complain.
ant from Des Moines. The parties to
the action we're in consultation within
States Attorney Register for an hour
yesterday afternoon and at an exam
ination before Justice Gilbert this
morning, Mr.. Hedrix waived examina-
tion and was held to the district court
in bail Of $4,000. This has been
furnished. s.. ...,s ,.;,s ...s I.s5
Mrs. Hedrix made her complaint to
the ofacdaas here stating that shl
and Mr.. Hedrix had been married for
several years before his departure for
Bismarck. She had expected to come
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Narrow Escape for Hotel Daeotah.
The Hotel Dacotah at Grand Forks
had a narrow escape from total
destruction by fire at 2 o'clock We'd
nesday morning.
The blaze started in the kitchen and
was not discovered until it had gained
sufficient Roadway to make it difficult
to handle.
The first intimation the hotel people
had Of the danger came from the Sec
ond floor, when a guest complained, of
the dense smoke and called bell boy.
By that time dense smoke was rolling
through the Railways from the grease
burning in the kitchen, and The hun.
dreds of guests in the house were
awakened without delay. The majori-
ty of them grabbed whatever was
handy in the way Of apparel and
started for the Office, where the labor
of dressing was continued.
The fire department responded
promptly and within half an hour had
the fire under control
Before 3 o'clock the fire was entire.
ly out, but it was not extinguished be,
fore considerable damage had been
done to the rear Of the building, and
the equipment of the kitchen. The or
igin of the fire is mystery.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
STATE NEWS.

Ole r. Navalsaker, while burning a
hay meadow was overcome with
smoke and drowned in six inches
of water. He lived near Westhope.
The marriage of John Palmer Ed
wards, assistant manager of the Far
60 Forum, to Miss Coral Wilkins, oc-
CURED at 8 o'clock Wednesday after
noon at the home pf the brtdeAs
mother, Mrs. Joshua Libby at Cakes.
Minot independent: Shorty Gam
BILE, Marshall Cripple Creek Mcclure,
Little Mac, of Burlington, F. jeremiah
Smith, L. D. Politician McGahan were
in Minot all at one time this week and
rumor has it that they are figuring on
forming stock company to publish
The Politician.
President Bangs Of the school for
the deaf and dumb, at Devils Lake,
was in the city today seaing to the re-
turn home of a number of his unfortu-
nate charges. Mr.. Bangs says that
during the last term he has had sixty
four boys and girls receiving instruc-
ton in his institution, the largest num-
Der in it's history. He stated that for
the next term he has more applica-
tons for admittances than he has
room for, he believes, however, that
the next legislature will arrange mat
ters so that the proposed new dormi-
tory.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
Finds a Curio.

One of the most peculiar specimens
of prehistoric art, showing the in
genuity of ancient workmanship, has
recently been unearthed in the neigh
borhood' of Driscoll. The ancient relic
is about ten inches in length is made
of bronze and resembles the modern
crab. 1t was found by homesteader
while digging we'll on his land and
was about inches under the surface
Of the ground.
Two horns of feelers project from
the head of the crab. They are each
four and half inches in length.
The body of the crab is five and a half
inches long The tail has three
prongs, two lesser on the sides and
the larger in the center. There are
thirteen projections protruding from
the back of the creature, which we're
in the living species quite probably
used in self defense. The eyes are
peculiarly set and protrude about one
quarter of an inch from the head.
They extend upward. The legs,
which are ten in number, five on
each side, seem to have been riveted
to the main body and are capable of
being moved backward and forward
It is in a almost perfect state of
preservation. The figures and carv-
ings, which are quite numerous, may
be readily traced upon mostly any
member of the body. The owner
values the curiosity highly, having
already refused a good Offer
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
PERSONAL

Mrs. 8. B. French went north on the
morning train.
E. G. Patterson and L. D. McGahan
returned today from a trip east.
Ben Belk Of Jamestown came In on
the afternoon train from that place.
Col. and Mrs. w. H. Robinson are
among the visitors in the city today.
Major and Mrs. J. M. Carignan Of
Standing Rock are guests in the. city
today.
Land Agents Harris and Carsteue
returned today from a land selling
trip east.
F, B. Fiske, the Standing Rock
photographer is among the guests in
the city today.
Mrs. Alexander Hughes of Mime
apolis is visiting her sons Frank ani
Will Hughes in the city.
O. H. Will will leave next week fo1
st. Louis where he will attend con
vention of seed growers to be helt
June 81, % and %, and he will take
i'm the fair as a side issue.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
Notice of Inspection
of 500 Line.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Railroad Commissioners of
North Dakota, will inspect the line OF
the 500 Railway through Burleigh
county, on the 28th day Of June, 1904.
The hour of the arrival of the com
missioners' train can be learned of the
station agent.
All persons having petitions or COM
plants are requested to submit same
in writing.
J. F SHEA,
c. J. LORD,
A. SCHATZ,
Commissioners
c. c. HAMMOND,
Secretary
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
Hay.

WANTED-To let, contract for cut
ting and stacking hay.
The undersigned will let contract
for cutting and stacking hay in the
vicinity of the North Fork of the Can
non Ball river, in quantities Of from
one hundred to five hundred tons.
Parties to furnish their own teams and
machinery: the undersigned will fur
nish the hay ground.
For further particulars, address
Cannon Ball Company,
Bismarck, N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
MANNhAVEN ITEMS.
(JOurnal 3d.

The Mannhaven band boys have
hired c. F. Kludt Of Krem as their
new leader. They have regular prac-
tice now twice q week.
:: The farmers are all through with
their seeding except fax. Wheat is
up nicely and covers all the fields.
The Mannhaven ferry is doing a
rushing business now days.
The best Fourth Of July you ever
attended will be celebrated at Mann
haven this year.
Rain rain! rain! What more can
we wish? +. ~ ~:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
Four Spring Excursions to Detroit,
$12.OO Round Trio.

$1,000 Round Trip. u
The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic
R'y will have on sale June 3, 10, IA
and 10, round trip tickets to Detroit
and intermediate points at rate Of
$1,000; to Buffalo and return $14.oo. .
This is via the Duluth, South Shore
& Atlantic R'y to St. Ignace and the
Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co.'S.
palatial steamers.
For return limits, reservation Of
berths on train and steamer, and full
particulars Of the above, write or call
on Mart Adson, general agent, 430
Superior street, Duluth, MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

A pagoda constructed of three
thousand varieties of wood, all indi-
genous to Canada, is striking feature
of that country's exhibit in the Palace
of Forestry, Fish. and Game at the
Worlds Fair. It is rustic structure
and unique from an architectural and
artistic standpoint. ...-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Louisiana has an interestin), ex-
hibit of rare palms and plants in the
conservatory of the Palace of Horticul.
ture at the Worlds Fair. In the COL
lection are the banana, pomegranate,
grape fruit, orange, fig, coffee plant,
tea plant, Cape Jesamine and Authuri-
UNI in bloom and bearing fruit.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
The Barry Jury.

The jury for the trial of William
Barry, charged with murder in thu
first degree has been secured. 1t l!
as follows:
John McGlinch, Mimic.
Joseph Coulter, Eden.
Hiram Haynes, Grafton.
Samuel Syverson, Vesta.
John Vorachek, Eden.
Henry Wylie, Rushford.
George Morris, Grafton.
Oliver Winch, Grafton.
Nels Berntson, Sylvesta.
Samuel Combs, Martin.
Carl Fischer, Martin.
Thomas Parkins, Pennington,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

8 A warm water bathing tank Is some
thing unusually at summer resorts
Devils Lake ChautauguR has one.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
st. Louis Expedition.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will allow ten day stop over at either
Chicago or Kansas City on payment Of
81 fee on through tickets to the
Worlds Fair. For rates and other In
formation apply to any Great Western
agent, or ). P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chi.
cago, Ill. Ill. ..s,3.s z.. III +.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Readers desiring tents for The
Devils Lake Chautauqua should get in
their. orders at once, as the unusually
large demand this season makes it
difficult to fill late orders,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
.COMMANDERY.

fANcRED CoMMANDERY, KNIGHTS
Ter1plar, No. /. Meets third Thursday 10
n each, month at Masonic hall, Dakota block.
N. H: Jewell. E. c. Murdocl. Mckenzie,
Recorder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

BISMARCK CHAPTER, NO. II. o. E. S.
Meets first and third Fridays In each month
It Masonic hall, Dakota block. Gertrude
Miller, W. M: Hattie Shelton, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
-. ~. /. '.s ~, 5.s a VI
The II. CITY !.
THE.WEATHIlE=R.

1 =. f. H. i. II
.'= SO THE WEATHER. i q
Probably showers tonight and Fri
day, Warmer extreme west portion
tonight. Max. 70, min. "a. Precipita-
ton Ito inches. J. l..
Second Ball Nine-The Bismarck
second base ball nine will go to New
solem Sunday to cross bats with that
club .>. :
Fourth Of July Meeting-Those in
terested In a Fourth Of July celebra-
tion are requested to meet at Boards
ley and Finney's store tomorrow even.
ing at eight o'clock. ~,
Died at Hospital Roy PETER of
Braddock, three years of age, died at
the hospital yesterday of obstruction
of the intestines. The remains were
sent to Braddock this morning for in
terment.
Salvation Army-Special meeting at
the Salvation Army Sunday night,
June 18th. Mr.. J. w. Parker colored
preacher of Cleveland. Ohio, will
preach. Also an enrolment of SOL
diers when six recruits will take their
stand under the "Blood and Fire" Flag
to become soldiers of the Salvation
Special Train-A special train will
be run on the 500 road from Under
wood to Bismarck for53the ball game
June 12th. The train leaves Under
wood at 10:30 a. NJ, Washburn at
Ills, Wilton at IL o'clock and ar
rives at Bismarck at one o'clock. Re-
turning the train leaves Bismarck at
o'clock p. m.
Found the teak-Defective insula-
ton Of a trolley line caused the
trouble with the telephone company
yesterday. The current troubled the
Western Union and railroad wires
and was noticeable as far as Fargo.
An electrician was sent out from
jam estown, who found the difficulty
and remedied it, and there is NO
further trouble today.
After an Indian-Deputy Marshal
Gil Haggart of Fargo is in the city
today to take Charles Siaka, an In.
dian, from the county Jail here to Far.
60 for trial on a charge of introducing
liquor on the reservation at Standing
Rock. Siaka is a brother of Paul Holy
Track, who was lynched in Emmons
county several years ago because OF
completely in the Spicer murders.
Train Deraiied-The Northern Pa.
cifc Express, which left st. Paul June
s, running on time, was derailed about
thirty miles west of Billings. Nearly
all of the cars were off the rails but
standing upright. Express Messenger
W. J. Dillon was slightly injured. Uhe
track was cleared and trains were
moving by. noon. Reports have not
as yet been received as to the cause.
Hearing on saturday-Rev. J. H.
Dobbyn, an Episcopal clergyman from
Dickinson, N. D., who was arrested at
the Clarendon hotel Monday evening,
was arraigned before Judge Hine in
the police court yesterday. The COM
plant is made by Detective Thomas
Haggarty. The main witness is Char
les Bonnelle, boy. Dobbyn was re-
manded to the county Jail to await a
preliminary hearing Saturday.-Pio
neer Press.
Luncheon to Bridesmaids- Miss
Lula Kupitz gave a luncheon yester-
day AFTERNOONS to her bridesmaids of
tonight. The room in which the
luncheon was held was darkened and
lighted with electric lights The tahle
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09
SECRET OClETIES

...l.#5z ,,tG 81. MASONIC. ~. .,-+ il
BISMARCK LODGE, A.. F. & A. M, No. s.
Meets first and third Mondays in each
; month at Masonic hail. H. l. Resde, w. NJ,
Burt Finney, Secretary. ~ ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09


month in Oddfellows' Hall. A. F. Mar
quett, President; Mrs. Ida White, Secretary.
j BROTHERHOOD & HE AMERICAN t'z's1H yzo.
A FRATERNAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT
Insurance organization. Meets the second
md last Tuesdays of each month in the Odd.
Belk. correspondent: R. t. Best. N. A: '
AMcIENT ORDER UNITED WoRKMEN.
BISMARCK LODGE NO. $50. NETS TIE
1T and Sd Tuesday At !. Q: O.: F. hall, At
c. Marks. Recorder.
JAMES B. McpHE r 6 & POST NO. ., DE.
partment of North Dakota, Grand Army of
the Republic. Meets every second and fourth
Thursday in each month at g. A. r. Hall,
Bismarck. N. D.: E. Tibbals, Post Com
mander; E.. s. Pierce, Adjutant.
NICHOLSON REBEKAH NO. 40.
MEETS THE FIRST AND THIRD SATUR.
day, Of every month in oddfellow's hall, at
o'clock. Alvina Couch, N. G.; Nellie
Evarts, Secretary. ss@
RATHB0NE SISTERS.
LINCOLN Hs2I1 TEMPLE TEMP! ;. NO. 9, hE EVERY r,
T Ihuisd s. evening at < ball. Baker block.
of c. r.
K. y. T: M-MEETs EVERY FIRST AND
third Thursday of each month at 8 o'clock
p. M, at I. o. O. F. hail. Visiting mem.
bers cordially welcomed. D. c. Ramp,
Commander; Chas. Fisher, Record Keeper.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Probably showers tonight and Fri.
day. Warmer extreme west portion
tonight. Max. 70, min. "a. Precipita.
ton Ito inches. J.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

r., KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
ST ELMO LODGE, NO. /. MEETS EVERY
Wednesday evening, At K. p. hail, Bskes
block. =. L. Townsend, c. c. L. D. Nc
Gahan, K. of R. and S. =. y. - =, -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Second Ball Nine-The Bismarck
second base ball nine will go to New
solem Sunday to cross bats with that
club. .E.".. p, r.. s.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Fourth Of July Meeting Those in
terested in a Fourth Of July celebra-
ton are requested to meet at Boards
ley and Finney's store tomorrow even
ing at eight o'clock.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

MODERN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA.
, Meets every End and 9Th Thursday Of each
month in Oddfellows' Hall. A. F. Mar
quett, President; Mrs. Ida White, Secretary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Luncheon to Rridesmaids- Miss
Lula Kupitz gave luncheon yester-
day AFTERNOONS to her bridesmaids of
tonight. The room in which the
luncheon was held was darkened and
lighted with electric lights. The table
was daintily set and decorations of
pink carnations abounded. Favoas in
old gold ornaments were distributed
and place cards bore appropriate
hymeneal quotations. The bride was
toasted by the guests, Of whom there
were Miss Mathers Of Hastings, Miss
Haley Of Minneapolis, Miss Hare, Miss
Strauss, Miss Anderson OF Fargo, Miss
Tschirhart, and Miss Mclaughlin.
Meets In Minot-Fargo Call: The
Grand Lodge Of the Independent Order
.Df Odd. Fellows, general assembly Of
.Rebekah lodges and the Grand En-.
ssampment will meet in Minot5 next
gear. The decision was reached at
yesterday'a session OF the I. o. O. r.
grand hodge. The contest was really
between Bismarck and Minot. There
was an invitation extended TO meet
ct Grand Forks with the proviso that
the Representatives from that city
would not stand In the way Of any
other city desiring the honor AZ the
grand bodies met there last wear.
Minnt won out by . large majority.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Died at Hospital Roy PETER of
Braddock, three years of age, died at
the hospital yesterday of obstruction
of the intestines. The remains were
semi to Braddock this morning for in
terment.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Salvation Army-Special meeting at
the Salvation Army Sunday night,
June 18th. Mr.. J. w. Parker colored
preacher of Cleveland. Ohio, will
preach. Also an enrolment of SOL
diers when six recruits will take their
stand under. the "Blood and Fire" Flag
to become soldiers of the Salvation
Army. ~ >.l 80 #
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-06-09

Special Train-A special train will
be run on the 500 road from Under
wood to Bismarck for the ball game
June 18TH. The train leaves Under
wood at 10:30 a. NJ, Washburn at
11:15, Wilton at IL o'clock and ar
rives at Bismarck at one o'clock. Re-
turning the train leaves Bismarck at
6 o'clock p. m. .s
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-31
LOST IN OLYMPIC RESERVE
Fears Entertained for Rudolph Rich
field.

TACOMA. Wash, March 31.-Word
has reached here from b. L. Northrop.
CT Qulnault a ranger of the Olympic
forestry reserve, that fears are enter
tanned there that Rudolph Richfield of
Tacoma, has persisted in the woods in
that locality Northrop went to Quin-
ault in February, with provisions and
a hunting outfit.
He took possession of an abandoned
cabin and after a few days disappear-
ed. Several weeks passed and as he
ola not return his absence aroused an
pTehension. No trace of him has been
found anywhere in the mountains. All
OF ms belongings are at the cabin with
the exception of his rifle and hunting
knife. 1t is the opinion that he became
beWldered in the forest while hunting
game. lost his way and died of cold,
fright and hunger
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-31

hich she would translate in our
language" as the sisters call it, to
Mrs Bell.
I see there is to be an excursion to
the Pacific coast from February to
April" said the caller, reading from
an advertisement.
we have never said Pacific Coast"
said Mrs. Wright, Just never had oc-
casion to. you know, but it will make
no difference, the words come to use
as we need them"
She then called Mrs. Bell, gave her
the sentence in their speech. which was
quickly and correctly translated 1--WE
never said Pacific Coast before" said
Mrs. Bell, much to the satisfaction of
Mrs. Wright
A number of tests were tried, all
proving the absolute SUFFICIENTLY of
the process of speech
The following list of words, trans
lated to our language" affords an
idea of the individual sounds of the
letters of the alphabet. 1t will be OBJ
served that there is little similarity
OF sound between the English and the
sisters speech, a fact which makes
our language distinctive" and quite
removed from hog Latin or any of
the known forms of childish dialect.
Able. -. Skebble Entity. ..Krenetch
Believe. .Bekabe opal .. .Cripel
Cedar. louder Peculiar -. Berulyur
Deal. .krel Curious :. .Zehnikus
Easy. .Krisllird Arbor 49,. .Skirbux
F.tfigy. .Shipegen Esteem :. .Skyrum
Ginger. .Yunjur Tea >. .Rupskibru
Hay. Kredkris Usury. . .Skisery
Item. .Skaslletum Extra Sumblitsketty
kale. 49,. Kei Veal :. .Krilblist
Jail. 80. .Dcyoul Wish. :. .Tauuich
Elevate Skilerute Wise .Tgezumblitz
Eminent Rumernt Zebra .StrubdesEirs
The sisters speak French and Ger
man. but have only a high school ac-
qGairtance with Latin.
The fact of their never having to
learn so intricate a speech as the fore
Soing proves perfected system of
thought tranSference.
In conversation with their friends,
Mrs Wright and Mrs. Bell often re-
Fly in concert to questions put to
either The mental connection which
seems ever to exist between them is
thus shown in their spontaneous and.
Identical answers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-31

ketS in PackingtOwn looking for bar
gains is a waste of time and energy.
The different houses compete for bus
mess, but not in price making. The
"evener" attends to the latter detail.
Should a retailer after viewing the
stock, desire to visit another house.
telephone notice of his coming pre-
cedes him.
City statesmen make no pretense of
shading prices, and since the COM
bine became effective retailers allege
that where formerly half dozen sales
men. representing as many houses,
called on them daily, now they see but
one or two, and one of them shows up
merely for the looks of the thing.
Wholesale prices fiuctuate perplex-
ingly. Various retailers assert that a
glut of cattle at the stockyards and
q break of 25 to 40 cents in the cost of
cattle on the hoof is invariably follow
ed by half to a cent advance in the
price of carcass dressed beef