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Middletown transcript., 1904-06-04
TOWNS END

Mrs. Y. skeggs, of Philadelphia, is
visiting in town.
Mrs. w. w. Lyman spent Sunday in
Wilmington.
Mr.. Clayton Foxwell, Of Wilmington.
was in town Sunday.
Mr.. James Greer, Of Wilmington, was
visitor in town last week.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney, OF Dover, is
spending the week at home.
Miss Pauline Hedinger, Of Wilmington,
visited Mrs. Will Greer this week.
Mr.. Charles Ernest, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lily, Of Newark,
spent few days this week in town.
Mrs. D. P. Hutchinson and baby are
spending sometime in Cleveland, 0.
Mrs, David 7. Lyman and children, Of
st. Georges, visited town this week.
Mrs. Horace VanDyke and children, Of
near Smyrna, was in town Tuesday.
Our pastor Rev. ]. w. Jones returned
home with his bride Friday evening.
Mrs. Joanna Lattomus is visiting her
son, Frank Lattomus, in Montchanin.
The Erodelphians were entertained by
Mrs. Walter Money Monday evening.
Messrs. Theodore and James Clark, of
Delaware City, were in town Tuesday.
Frank Hutchinson is visiting his uncle,
Rev. Frank Carpenter, in Wilmington.
Miss Cassie Wright, Of Camden, is visit
ing her parents, William Wright and wife,
Miss Edith Carpenter is the guest Of
Misses Margaret and Myrtle Townsend.
Miss Name Townsend, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Walter
Gill.
Miss Elizabeth Collins, Of Wilmington,
is isiting her sister, Mrs. John Town
send.
Mr.. and Mrs James Buckson, of Black
bird, entertained the Union Aid Friday
evening.
Mrs. Maggie Lee and daughter Ethel
visited her son, James Lee, near Odessa.
Sunday.
Mics Ethel McFaul, Of Kenten, visited
her sister. Miss May McFaul, a few days
this week.
Mrs. I. P. Pritchard and Mrs. Hayman
visited friends and relatives in Stanton
this week.
Miss Mamie Pierce, of Cecilton, re-
turned home Monday after visiting Miss
Mary Money.
Archibald Finley, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Emma Finley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Geary, OF Atlantic
City, are guests of her sister, Mrs. Walter
Money, near town.
Miss May McFaul entertained an even
ing company Monday evening in honor
Of her sister, Miss Ethel McFaul.
The w. C. T. u. held a festival Tues
day and Wednesday evenings. Owing
to the incienent weather the receipts
were not large.
Miss Agnes Atweli has returned home
after visiting her brother, David Atwell,
who is attending the State Normal School
at West Chester.
]. Raymond Waibert, Of Chestertown,
who has been learning telegraphy under
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-04
IN MEM0RIAM

InNsad but loving remembrance OF m,
dear uncle John W. Appleton, who de
parted this life January 3Oth, 'O4.
Uncle, dear, how much we miss thee
Words can never half express,
All is sad and dark and gloomy
We are alone in our distress.
In his presence there was sunshine,
We were happy one and all.
Now tits desolate and lonely,
Since lie has gone beyond recall.
Gone from earth to realms of glory,
Gone from labor to reward,
Gone from sorrow, pain and suffering
To dwell forever with the Lord.
Time can never efface from memory
His kindly deeds and loving care,
They will linger with us ever
As we gaze upon the vacant chair.
As brother he was true and faithful,
None could more devoted be;
As brother so kind and thoughtful
Our needs and comforts he did see.
As friend to those about him
lie was always good and kind
A patient sugerer trusting, waiting
To be called with peaceful mind.
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NOTES.


Frank Pool was unable to shoot, but
was on hand as a spectator and made
several scores OF % or better.
Hates shot steady, heady race and
won on the merits OF his shooting.
Brother Ed. was wee bit nervous at
one time during the shoot off OF the tie
for the gun.
It is strange how target shooting effects
the health OF some of the boys.
"Jap,, had top score for the 18 yard
men.
Burris came pretty strong at the finish.
Howard Pool is going to try them
again !; he did we'll.
Barto was visitor from Wilmin gton.
If we had not missed so many we
would all have won the gun.
Remember boys, the genuine sports
man has no hard luck story when he is
beaten, he always gives the other fellow
credi for the victory.
BLUE Roc Z.
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PERSONALITIES

Mr.. w. S. Letherbury was in Philadel
pllia Friday.
Miss Jennie Jones has returned from
Crisfeld. Md.
Miss Nellie Alfree, of Wilmington, wal
in town over Sunday.
Miss Lillye A. Carly was in Whining
ton Thursday evening.
Mrs. James Burrows, of Philadelphia,
was in town over Sunday.
Mr.. S. NJ. Rosenberg was in New York
City during the first Of the week.
Mrs. C, +. Wyatt has returned home
after a lengthy visit with relatives in
Laurel.
Miss Nellie Brockson, OF nesr Cecilton,
was the guest OF Miss Daisy Scott over
Sunday.
Miss Eva Whitlock, of Philadelphia,
spent several days this week with her
parents.
Mrs. Gilbert Foraker, of West Chester,
Pa, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Foraker.
Mr.. James Adkins, OF Washington, d.
c., is the guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. Adkins.
Mrs. Ionic Slacum, of Cambridge,
Md. is the guest of friends and relatives
in and near town.
Mr.. Harold Green, Of Philadelphia.
is the guest OF lis mother, Mrs. Z. G.
Green, near town.
Mrs. Hugh G. Browne and son, OF Will
mington, have been visiting her mother,
Mrs. HI. V. Paryis.
Mr.. ard Mrs. A. C. Crow, of Whining
ton, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Emerson over Sunday.
The condition Of III. G. DeYalinger,
who is i'll with typhoid fever, is IN
changed at this writing.
Messrs. Charles Jones and Martin Fow-
Ter, of New York City, were guests Of
Mrs. Mary E. Jones this week.
Miss Bessie Gates, of Wilmington, is
spending several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Green on East Main street.
Miss Sylvia Moore, of West Chester
State Normal School, is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Moore.
Mrs. May Ellis and Mrs. Carrie Emer-
son. Of Philadelphia, visited their sister,
Mrs. H. G. DeValinger, this week.
Mr.. r. Louis Naudain and friend, OF
Wilmington, spent several days during
the past week with his parents near town.
Mrs. Robert Haslan, Of Philadelphia,
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Eaton seveaal days during the past week.
Messrs. Gilpin Massey and Warren
of Wilmington, we're guests Of
relatives in town several days this week.
Miss Katherine Pennington has returned
to her home in Wilmington after visit
Of several weeks with Miss Grace Parvis.
Mrs. Fannie Vasey and grandson, De-
lancy Biddle, of Philadelphia, were en-
on Sunday by her brother, Mr..
and Mrs. w. ]. Wilson.
Miss Edith Mabrey and Mr.. Walter
Dance, Of Philadelphia, we're entertained
by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fl. Hall several
days during the past week.
Miss Ruth Brown and nephew, Mr..
Nathan lIiles, Of Allaway, n. j., are
visiting Mrs. Sarah B Hates. Miss
Brown is sister Of Mrs Hates.
Misses Clara NJ. Price and Bessie For
sker and Mr.. George Alice, OF this town,
we're among the graduates who attended
doldey College Commencement on Thurs
lay evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Hawkins and Miss
Ethel Ennis, Of Clayton, and Mr.. Alex
.nder Walmsley, OF Brooklyn, N. Y,
we're Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
!. McWhorter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Moore, Of Newark;
Ir. and Mrs. John Moody, of State Road,
md Mr.. Thomas Darlington, Of Elkton,
I'D, were entertained from Saturday
Until Monday by Mrs. NJ. J. Darlington. |
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Mr.. Richard Hodgaon has accepted q
position in Delmar.
Irving Hart who has been spending
sometime with his grandparents, Mr.,
and Mrs. William Naylor, near Odessa,
returned home Friday.
Mr.. anl Mrs. d. B. Maloney enter
tanned as guests Sunday MIR. and Mrs.
Shuster, of Wilmington, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lattomus, of Montchanin.
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When
riting to
Your Friends

You like to have the very best of station
cry, don't you? Ifyou are particular and
have trouble in getting exactly the kind
you desire in this line come in and give
us the pleasure of showing you our ex-
cepiionalIy fine assortment OF writing
necessities. We shall be glad to do this
even if you do not intend to purchase
anything just now. We only want you
to become acquainted with this depart
ment of ours.
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Reduced Fares Authorized via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad

Reduced Fares Authorized via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.:
American Academy of Medicine
June 4-G) and American Medical
Association June 7-l0). Very low
rates. Tickets on sale June I'd to 9th,
inclusive, good returning June 4th to
18th, inclusive.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.:
Imperial Council, Ancient Order of
Mystic Shrine. July 1915. Very low
rates. Tickets on sale July llth. and
18th, good returning until July 23d,
inclusive.
BOSTON, MASS:
National Encampment, G. A. R., Au-
gust 1920. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets OH sale August 18th to
10Th, good returning until August
goth, inclusive.
CINCINNATI O.:
Grand Lodge, B. P. 0. Elks, July 49,
23. One fare plus $1.OO for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July 18th
10th, 18th, good returning until July
%, inclusive.
DETROIT, MICH:
Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America, International Convention.
July 7-lO. One fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale July
9TH to 7th, good returning until July
18th, inclusive.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND:
National Prohibition Convention.
June $3.50. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale June Goth to
9th, good returning until July 10th,
inclusive.
LOUISVILLE, KY: /
knights of Pytliias, Biennial Encamp-
ment, August 1919. One fare plus
$1.00 for the round trip. Tickets on
sale August 18th, l3, l4th aud 10Th,
good returning until August 3lst, in-
elusive.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Triennial Conclave, Knights Templar. !
September 59. One fare for round |
trip to Chicago or st. Louis added |
to fares rendered therefron Chicago
$1,000; st. Louis $47.50). Dates
of sale to be announced later.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL:
Sovereign Grand Lodge, /. o. o. r. |
September 1925. One fare for the
round trip to Chicago or st. Louis
added to fares rendered therefrom |
(Ci icago $1,000; st. Louis $47.20). |
Dates of sale to be announced later.
ONT:
Friends General Conference. Au-
gust 1919. One fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale An.
gnst 9Th to 1lth, good returning un
til August 3lst, inclusive.
For additional Information concerning
rates, routes, time of trains, ETC., call on
or address ticket agents Baltimore & Ohio
R. r.
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100 lbs.
New Art
Stationery

Only l2c a pound while it lasts. This
fine writing paper, which just came in
this week is an exceptionally good value
at re per pound. It sold in Philadel-
in a large department store at 25c
pound. 1t will not last long at this price
and cannot be duplicated.
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The greatest thing ont-Lemon Frost,
/ MoNTGoMERY's.
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ROLLS OF HONOR

The following pupils ofthe Middletown
Public Schools have obtained 80 per cent.
or better for the month Of May:
HIGH School GRADE-Maude Deakyne,
May Kumpel, Lillian Solway, Emma
Kelley, Jeanette Sshreitz, Grover Bend
Ter, Hasold Dawson. Prudence Lewis,
Helen Davis, Ernest Sirman, Victor
Jones, Emily Alice, Lillian Walker, Ida
Armstrong. DEPARTMENT No. 2-Reece
Darlington, Olin Davis, Ada Scott, Fran
ces Johnson, Joseph Walker, Horace
Davis. DEPARTMENT No. s. Leanora
Davis, Bertha Jones, Annie Shallcross,
Edith Jones, Nellie Pyle. DEPARTMENT
No. 4-Dellah Muehlberg, Jennie Gal
lagher, Irene Reed, Helen Mcdowell,
Herbert Pyle. DEPARTMENT No. 5-Bur-
ton Hall, Holmes Burke, Harry Spicer,
Kendall Mcdowell, Willie Gallagher,
Alexander Baris, Carl Jones, Russell Reed,
Myrtle Whitlock, Sarah Hates, Margaret
Reed, Helen Hall, Albert Rhodes, Frank
Tyson, Lemont Jones, Harvey Taylor,
Clifford Pyle.
FOR SALE.-A y room house with
all modern Improvements. Southeast
corner Green and Church Streets. Pos
session given March 25th, 1905. Apply to
JOSHUA CLAYTON, JR., MiddIetown, Del.
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INDIANAPOLIS. IND:

INDIANAPOLIS, IND:
National Prohibition Convention
June $3.50. One fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale June Goth tt
9th, good returning until July 10th
inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-04
LOUISVILLE, KY;

LOUISVILLE, KY:
knights of Pytlias, Biennial Encamp.
ment, August 1919. One fare plus
$1.00 for the round trip. Tickets on
sale August 18th, l3, l4th aud 10Th,
good returning until August 3lst, in
elusive.
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DETROIT. MICH

DETROIT, MICH:
Baptist Young Peoples Union ol
America, International Convention.
July 7-l0. One fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale July
9th to 7th, good returning until July
18th, inclusive.
Middletown transcript., 1904-06-04

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Triennial Conclave, Knights Templar
September 5-9. One fare for rount
trip to Chicago or st. Louis addeC
to fares rendered therefrom (Chicagt
$1,000; st. Louis $47.50). Date
of sale to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
LOCAL MARKETS.

Spot cotton was steady yesterday and at the close of business good middling was still marked at IA cents, with very little doing in local circles
 Several changes are noted in the list of stocks. Local traction and steel stocks are included but the rise in quotations was not especially marked. All bonds are steady and no change in quotations was noted.
 Staple groceries continue firm with the exception of meats. Bellies and ribs are off 1s cent, but with this exception all lines are steady.
 There was very little doing along Morris avenue yesterday. Eggs continue to go down and are again nearing a normal price. Yesterday the closing quotation was IS cents. with the market decidedly weak. The expected reaction In eggs has not yet made It's appearance
 No developments in fruits are noted. The market has been very well supplied with oranges and bananas during the past week but prices held steady.
 Game and poultry continue rather scarce.
 Peanuts have been prominent during the past week and large quantities were handled by one or two firms along the avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
cothrar 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

By Gilbert x Clay
 New Orleans, February 27.-Cotton is in healthy position and a solid foundation for an advance exists. Statistics in prac- tically every direction are very comfort ing to believers in higher prices, and while 1t is true that buyers of the finished pro- duct have been and are operating as sparingly as possible, consumption at the final court of resort the consumer) goes steadily on, consequently stocks of shelf goods are down to a low limit and many firms need merchandise for early ship ments. Buying will apparently be put off until necessity forces What is need ed is steady markets in the raw material, in which department considerable activity is to be noted and a very satisfactory business resulted today at advanced quo tations.
 The most suggestive feature Is the ex- cess in mills takings over last season when viewed in connection with the light plantation movement. Practically the only deterring feature Tis the European political outlook which in itself is suf- ficient to suggest caution, therefore vio- lent fluctuations on account of over zeal ousness must not be unexpected. Scalp ing markets with an upward tendency will probably rule. and purchases on breaks seem most advisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
NEAR POSITIONS SHOW 4 DECLINE Visible Supply Statement Was
 Somewhat BulIish TRADING RATHER QUIET Spot Interests Bought In New York, Particularly May, and the Mar
 ket sEnded Moderate
 ly Firm.

New York, February H.-The cotton market opened firm at decline of points to an advance of 12 points with the market showing increasing firmness as the call progressed. The decline on the near positions was due to the disap- pointing Liverpool cables which were considered poor enough to warrant de- cline of 10 to 15 points, but the bullish visible supply statement and the small estimates for the movement during the new week gave the situation bullish turn.
 New Orleans also showed considerable nrmness again with July selling up to l5.O7. Spot interests were buying here, particularly May. houses with New Or leans connections supported the market and in spite of end of the week realizing and rather less hullish accounts from spot centers the market ruled moderately firm with prices about to IS points net higher. Trading was not more than mod crately active but offerings were very light.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today were 6032 bales against 11,246 last week and 21 692 last year. For the week 59,OOo bales against 14e.575 last year. Todays receipts at New Orleans were 3225 bales, against 1888 last week and at Houston 1858, against 33S3 last year.
 New York, February N.-Cotton steady; middling, 10 .10c; net receipts 67; gross re- ceipts, 4069; stock, 77775.
 Total today and consolidated: Net re- ceipts, 6032; exports to Great Britain,132S exports to the continent. 1527S; exports to Mexico 1903; stock, 63679S.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts 63S2,125; exports to Great Britain, 1,91596S; exports to France, 634,611; exports to the continent 2.426.255; exports to Japan, ST. 1sS; exports to Mexico, 22,971.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
New York Cotton Futures.
The New orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. February H.-Spot cotton active. firm and higher. Sales o4OO bales, including 200 to arrive. Quotations raised Ac Futures opened steady and from 3 to 10 points higher The improvement was attributed to good Liverpool and ad- vances in New York. Liquidation by longs commenced at the opening and soon shaved prices down until they were from 5 to points under yesterdays close. Of- ferings were well absorbed and the mar ket had a strong undertone caused by the bullishness of statistics. Later in the day prices improved March advancing to 1440. May to 14S6, July to 15.21. Before the close there was recession of 1 to 5 points Net gains were February to July inclusive, 19 to 23 points, August 30 points, September Il points and October 15 points.
 New Orleans, February 27.-Cotton steady. sales 5400. Ordinary. Il 15-16c; good ordinary. 1314c; low middling, 1S7sc; middling; 14Nc good middling, 149-16c; miSdling fair, IA 15-16c. Receipts. 3225; stock, 359,90S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

By Ware & Leland.
 New York February N.-(Special)- The market closed weak with slight semblance of interest, and with no change worth mentioning.
 Bank statements failed to make even a ripple, and with commission houses ab- solutely inactive and traders indisposed to do anything the last half hour, which on Saturday is ordinarily fairly active, was as dull as any part of the short ses- sion. Comment on further transactions actually passing would be waste of time. The bank statement was very much as expected, being slngularly well in ac- cord with preliminary estimates. Total sales, 97, 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Caldwell 6 ward,s Cotton Letter.

by H. oL D. peer.
 New Orleans. February 27.-Liverpool was somewhat disappointing in face of the bullish statistics, but private cables attributed same to Alexandria and job bers realizing over Sunday Our marekt, however, opened 4 to points higher and improved points shortly after on the ex- tremly bullish visible. Profit taking by local traders shortly after caused a de- cline of 15 points. This though was only temporary. because 1t soon became known that spots were firm at an advance, con- sequently early sellers became free buy CTS, and outsiders coming in also occa- stoned an improvement of s2 to 33 from the bottom. Near the close a slight recession was established. making the net gain 21 to 24 points on the day.
 The total visible supply of all kinds dur ing the week decreased 124.000 against 114.- 900 last year. The visible supply of Amer ican during the same time decreased Ill., 900 against 124.o00 last year. The total visible supply of all kinds Is now 3,654.O00 against 3,S62, 900 last year and {. 100000 year before last, of which the aggregate visible supply of American is 2.579.00O against D. s06.000 last year and 3.341, 900 year before last. The total Liverpool stock of Ameri- can ashore and af1oat is 64S.000 against Ha0oo last year. Bombay receipts from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Caldwell 6 Wards Grain Letter.

Chicago, February Misrepresentation in grain and provisions has broadened enor- mously during the past week. The market is no longer within the control of one group of operators. The outsider Is domi- nant, and Is attracted by the prospect of a long struggle in the far east and the possibility of European complications Atcual cash conditions have substantiated the advance. The contract quality of all grain is scarce. and in wheat and oats command a premium over the futures for consumption purposes Broader markets and increased speculation invariably means Jhigher prices At the same time we anticipate wide and sharp fluctua- tions We believe the breaks should be taken advantage of to make purchases, as the whole list will eventually sell higher. The speculation in this market is out of all proportion to the size of the contract stocks Millers are urgent buy CTS of wheat and prices at the accumu- lative senters vary from $1 10 to $114 for the No. red winter wheat. The weather in the southwest continues dry, but at present this is hardly given a passing mo- tice, though 1t may become prominent faction later. The discount of the No. 3 corn under May keeps many in the trade bearish The difference. however, only fairly represents the risk of carry ing It. Much of it will go out of condition with warm weather and none of it will ever grade contract. The country antici- pates a falling off in the oats movement. Our country advices are very bullish re- garding the quantity i'm dealers and farmers hands. The demand is good and the season of heaviest consumptive re- quirements is just beginning.
 Provisions are particularly susceptible to war influences. Any product likely to be required during the war will certainly sell higher The public is in control, and packers have covered short sales mod erately during the week. Stocks of pork and lard will increase materially March l. and rbs will show decrease. We believe in higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

santemher to date were 1,047,000 against 1153,Ooo0 last year and the exports to Eu- rope during the same time were o'o'oVo against 299 900 last year. The receipts or Cantars at Egypt from September l to date were 5,S12 000 against oSOo'OOO last year and the exports to Europe during the same time were 3SS, 600 bales against oonVoo last year.
 The sninners talxings of American cot ion during the week were 3O5,000 against 2s9 GOO last year and their total taKlhss from September 1 to date have been 6,oa4 GOO against 6. 6.735,00O last year or 16l,0OO less. The consumption of American cotton last year was 1O,S59,000, therefore as the takings to date are only 161, 900 less, the indicated consumption this year will be l0'6ss oeo, fndging on the face of the takings. Ihe movement on it's face points to crop or 10. 602 ,OO0 Those favoring the article clam that these figures demonstrate that the supply is insufficient for consumptive re- ouirements. making iti imperative for the trade to draw on the visible and invisible supply of l, ,192, GOO left over from last year, even assuming the out-turn to be about 10. 6OO. .OO0 On the other hand 1t Is con- tended that the yield will not exceed 10,- 0O0 900 and if verified the srength of the statistical position will be unprecedented
 The strength of the article has been In the free takings of cotton, notwithstand- ing the high level of values, and while the export demand recently has been reduced to minimum proportions, spiners continue to stock up thereby accounting for the exceptionally bullish visible this week, in- stead of bearish as expected generally. The new crop outlook is reported to be unfavorable. and the late months are com mencing to be traded in as consequence of these advices.
 From present indications, barring inter- national complications, 1t looks as if values may be enhanced further, especial ly as a bullish crop estimate is expected to be issued by the census bureau about March 15