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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
INSPECTION OF LITcHFIELp SPRINGS.

Each one wearing small red feather IN his hat,
a party Of the directors OF the Litchheld Springs
company and their guests left the Grand Central
Station at noon yesterday a tour to inspect the
new buildings and improvements at what is de-
cIared will be the ''Tammany Mecca" Litchheld
Springs has been a summer resort for more than
hundred years a syndicate has acquired large
holdings there. is putting up modern hotel ana
cottages. and has interested many politicians IN
the place.
In the party yesterday were Thomas T. MeAvoy.
J. Randall YOuatt. Walter Scott. Augustus DOch-
arty. c.. F. Brown. John c. Hertle Howard z.
Craig. George StOllberg, Joseph w Savage, }.
Caldwell Ross KcOgh Francis A Frost and Reed
Carradine. Awaiting them at Litchheld was the
vice-president OF the company. Richard B. Arden.
There was luncheon at the Old South Farms Inn
and dinner tn the gymnasium In the evening
Most OF the party viii remain to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
LAROQUE CASE RECALLED.
Decision ReserUed in Suit against
CIoakmaker for 10000.
IuT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE-l


Utica y. Y. Feb. 2O.-The sudden death OF
Miss Fl. Harriet Laroque pretty cloaknaker's
model in a New-York hospital IN April. 1902.
following a criminal operation, was recalled In
a suit in the Supreme Court to-day. Argument
was made and decision reserved on motion
for a demurrer in the case OF Leon Laroque as
administrator. against Abraham Contain,
cloakmaker, in New-York, In which $4,000
suggested the criminal operation which resulted
in the young woman's death She was known in
New-YcrlS as Hattie Bailey.
There was much interest in the Laroqus case at
the time Of the young wOman's death She died
IN New-York Hospital on Friday April Is 1902. and
was known as Hattie Bailey. The body not
Identified until the following Sunday Miss
Laroque. when a woman who had lived with the
young woman recognized the body. Later II was
identified by the mother and brother from Low
Vile. y. y. The brother threatened TO get salts
faction IN his way for his sisters death
manufacture. and Lee Asher. a drummer for the
same firm b. which Miss Larodue had been en-
pioyed, were arrested in connection with the case
render. and gave bail The arrests made 70
was said at the time. on account Of confessions
made by the girl Just previous TO her death.
A jury called BY Coroner SChOler held a inquest
on the girls death. on May >. and found that she
died from a criminal operation performed by
person or persons unknown Messrs. Contain and
Asher and Dr. McCleery. who was also arrested.
were discharged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

declared that the doctrine y secession n tbs
cof-rrrv Rad been covered too fully by WEBSTER 5
repIv 10 Hayue render it necessary 70 50 INTO
mat question. Moreover, The American secession
had failed. .r-s
But" asked Mr. TIrna1. would we have ans
- We had had in France o. England Big tHeha
IKE Panama had 81 TIE United States 70 keep you
people away -.
fta course % the President in Panama would en-
title him not only 70 the Dlaueits q the Qresent
lions. and with a compliment % orei-iy nay
FOR his course IN connection with the hUsso-JaP-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
CoPLEY SOCIETY HAS TO PAY DUTY
lBT TELEGRAPH TO THs TRBUNE-I

Boston. Feb. 20-AIuch unfavorable comment
has been aroused over the action OF Secretary
Shaw in requiring the COpley Society 70 pay
duty on the packing cases and frames inclos-
ing some Whistler paintings worth $4,000
which arrived on the Cymric for the Whistler
exhibition which opens here next week
For years the Copley Society has given ex-
hibitions importing rare art works in bond and
exporting them Immediately after the exhibitions
close the bond being released as soon as the
shipments reached the other side. and this Is
the first time any such ruling has ever been
made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
POSTMASTER GENERAL PAYNE ROBBED
About $500 Worth Of Jewelry and $3.50
Cash Teken-Police Looking for Nurse.

Washington. Feb. 2o.-About $1,000 worth Of jow-
elry and $50 IN cash have been stolen from the
rooms Of Postmaster General Payne, and the &C.
tectives working on the case are seeking TO find a
nurse formerly employed In the family. Her de-
scripron has been teleEraphed 20 the police OF a
number OF cities u is thought that she has gone
10 New-YOrk- The jevelry taken consists OF rings
and pins. and was IL trunk which had been
opened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington. Feb 3o-The President sent the fol-
lowtng nominations to the Senate to-day:
FRED .. FISHER. OF oregon. cozsul At Taun.uL For
Also number o. postEastcrs. including the fol-
lowing:
NeS-Jersey-G EORGD r. BREEDER. Egg Earhor CITY.
rSev-yorlz--UILIIA1t c COLLINS. Homer. CLARENCE
= king. rurpeT Lake; FRANK 7. SIMPSON. HiEA-
lana
Also several promotions IN the navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
A TRAMP HAS SOME RIGHTS.
Railroad Nan Not Justified in Throwing Hin
Of a Moving Train.

Des Nfoines Iowa. Feb. 2l-Ths Iowa suprsns
Court to-day decided that tramp has rights walen
a trainman must respect. Affirming decision ron
Pottawattamie County In which Joseph Joansol
secured Judgment for injuries sustained oy reass.
OF fOrcibie ejeCtment from moving ram -
lower court held that a tramp had no risnls -
that the trainma1 justified n tnrOWls i -
from the train no matter what the resllls Ia-ss
be. A new trial was granted. and a G4vora1is ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
DR.. AMADOR IN OFFICE
Panama'S President Inaugmated--
Cabinet Named.

Panama, Feb. 20.-Dr. Amador was inaugur-
ated first President OF the Republic CT Panama
at O'Clock this afternoon before the National
Constitutional Convention. Pablo Arosemena.
president OF the convention. administered the
oath OF Office.
The Inauguration took place IN the plaza IN
front OF the Cathedral, the same place where the
Act Of Panaman Independence was read on No
vember 3. 1903. Thousands Of persons were
present The Bishop Of Panama. the civil and
military officials. the American Charge DAT
fairies, W. W. Russell; the Franch Charge daft
flares, all the consular representatives. and off,
GERS Of the American navy witnessed the cere-
bony
Senor Arosemena made a speech. to which the
President replied. After the inauguration the
officials all went TO the palace. where they were
received by the Provisional Junta. At The palace
a speech was made by the French Charge DAT
fairies
The inauguration OF the first President Of
Panama Is being celebrated with great enthu-
siasm in this city tonight
President Amador has appointed the following
Cabinet:
AIsIGS Conserystive
Minister Of Justice and Public Inssrua,ion--JULlo
Niais,er OF Fiaanoe-FRANCIsco EspRIELLA. LAB
Minister Of Public works-srANUEL oU1NrERo. Ll5-
ersi
Joseph Edgar Lefevre has been made score
tary to the President.
Or. Manuel Amador IS seventy years old. a
physician by profession and native Of Carta geua
Colombia He was OF the leaders IN the
lUtonary movement which led 20 tho Independence
or Panama on November last. In fact, 20 him
more than 70 any % his associates due the
success Of the undertaking.
The honor that has come 10 Dr. Amador was
unsought, and IL all tho greater because Of the
fact that he is not a native % Panama: lie has
lived on the isthmus since ISSI Although he has
inquired for many wears in the political life %
Panama, he has Etcadfast'y refused many high
Offices
DR. Amador is the leader OF the Conservative
party In 1859. much against hts will. he
nominated and elected by his party 20 the Presl-
oency Of the State OF Panama. He never took
office. however. for Liberal revolution start
ed, and succeeded before his Inauguration.
As a young man. lT. Am3CoT tugageq In com
mercial business with hls brother at Santiago de
Aeraguas, 81 the State Of Panama. He went TO
Panama City IN l61. becoming one Of the eminent
physicians Of the country. For many years he has
occupied the place OF chief physician for the Pan
anna Railroad Company and the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company.
DR.. Anlador has two s0ns-Dr Raoul A Amador
consul general Of Panama in this city. and Manuel
r. Amador. Minister Of Finance under the pro-
visiOnal government OF Panama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
COLOMBIAN eUNeoAT OFF euAYAourL

Guayaquil Feb. D.-Ths Colombian g1nboat b.
gotta has arrived here She anchored at the en-
trance of the river, waiting orders from the Co
iombian Minister Quito The cause of the Walt
OF the warship to these waters IL not explained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
SSE WSs
Cures Grip and
COLDS
Prevents Pneumonia.
Prevents Pneumonia.

T breaks up Colds that hang on
and DO not yield to treatment.
~" knocks out the Grip in all
stages and in al forms.
~" stops a Cold in the head and
cures Catarrh, acute or chronic.
T7" cures Sore Throat and Bron-
chitis, and prevents Pneumonia, by
keeping the chest and lungs clear and
the temperature down.
Jubilee Edition Of Dr. Hum
phreys Manual Mailed Free.
Al Drurrisrs g cents. or mailed
Eumphresa &ed. Co cor. William G John etzeetA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
To REoReANIzE JENNINGS CONCERN
Y A Metz, Who Held Notes Of Mur0'i'-
Mans Company, Suggested II

rouowins the death OF George ,os rJSsrty-st
y+ooklyn. on THURSDAY. there is to os Company at
tIon Of the jennings Adjustaos 49, ...Isent OF ira
the suggestion Of Herman A ~ 49, SoIss Esco IN
BrooNyn ~. company He says that for the . to
OF .ne - 3 willing to ny rsorsani1atoI
ri. purpose the Jennings shade Aalas. ne assets
has been formed and proposes 20 ~ '1nIitiss fsr
- The old corporation. subject 70 10 consias
81 10 ~ meeting OF the stockhelos kSS,-~h
~ w. ,,ro5osition has been called LOT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
& SHAME

Sc really Is. when you Increase business by
using the Little Ads. Of the People" aad dont do Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21

TO GET GOOD TREATMENT.
Readers are assured Of good treatment u thsy WI
mention to advertisers they their advt. h Tb'
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
Young GIANTS

YOUNG GIANTS s,.k
,,.,. As. Of the People" are. 10 ns In
-. for thoss whO use than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-21
MendelssOhn Hall.

Fortieth St. east OF Broadway.
ADMISSION BY CspD. TO BE HAD
FREE NO RESERVED sEATS1
ss.De Luxe catalogues. containing over one
hundred illustrations. limited 20 80 copies.
Price $500
Tbs sale VIII Be conducted BY
THOMAS E. KIRBY Of the
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION. Managers.
East 2sd St. Madison Square South
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Real Estate for Sale.

We have for sale, town property
in Logan, Ohio, placed in our
hands to secure purchasers. We
only accept and offer such proper
ty as is offered at reasonable prices
80 that we can offer bargains to
purchasers.
We call your special attention
to the following special bargains !:
One frame dwelling, light rooms,
good cellar, stable and out build
ings, walks, fruit trees, grapes, DC.
One five-room dwelling,
One six-room dwelling,
Five vacant lots,
Coal lands in Ward Tp.
Have most any kinds of pro-
perty desired. Persons wanting
to purchase, sell or exchange, call
on or address
JOHN c. PETIT,
Jan. 28-6m. Logan, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Cedar Grove.

Rev. Delay will begin series
of meetings at Pine Grove next
Sunday evening.
School No. l is progressing
nicely under the management of
Miss Mcclellan of South Perry.
Mr.. George Gorden of Union
Furnace visited his brother Henry
of this place Saturday.
Mr.. Dan Woolever who is in the
employ the Columbus Brick and
Terra Gotta Co., spent Sunday
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Heinlein
of Washington G. H. who have
been spending few weeks with
relatives in this vicinity, returned
home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah McCowen
visited at HI. A. Gorden's Sunday.
Mr.. Lewis Conkle is suffering
from a severe attack of spinal
trouble at this writing.
The Misses Lollie and Hazel
Hone visited Mrs. Anna Walker
Sunday.
Lonnie Oldfield is suffering from
a severe attack of LaGrippe.
Mr.. Nick Bowers son and fam
lily visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. N.
Smith, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Heinlein
and the Misses Laura Barton and
Cassie Hone spent Thurspay even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G..
Walker.
James Isles attended church at
Zion Monday night.
G. f. Kalkloosch contemplates
going to Newark in the near flu
ture to begin the study of law.
Mrs. Mary f. Pleukharp is
spending the winter with her
daughter Mrs. Rosa Adams.
Quarterly meeting services at
Pine Grove next Saturday and
Sunday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Logan School Examiners
Meetings.

The Board of School Examiners of Logar
village viii hold regular meetings for tho
examination of applicants for Teachers
Certificates on the second Saturday OF MAY
June and September In the Hieh School
room, In School Building of said village,
Examinations begin NJ $3.50 a. M, standard
of each day, BY Order Of Board of Ex
o. w. II. WRIGHT, Pres.
+. Il. PIERPONT,
LEWIS GREEN,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
LEGAL NOTICE.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the Clerk of the Village of Murray
City, State of Ohio, until
IL O'Clock Noon, of rlarch ISt., 1904,
for the purchase of bonds of said Village,
through the Finance Committee of its
Council duly authorized. In the aggregate
sum of sl2,000Q 90 dated the First day OF Feb
ruary, 1904 payable in Twenty Years from
date, each benie In the sum OF $800O0, and
bearing Interest at the rate of five per cent.
per annum, payable semi-annually, issued
for the purpose OF erecting water-works s
and supplying said village with water and
ity of the laws of the State of Ohio and OF
Sections 2S35 and 1887 of the Revised Statute
OF Ohio, and under ard in accordance with
certain ordinance of the said Village en-
titled, "An Ordinance to Provide for the
Issuing of Bonds to Borrow Money to Erect
Water Works In the Incorporated Village
state of Ohio" passed on the 2lst. day OF
December, 1908.
Said bonds shall be coupon bonds consecu-
lively numbered from One to Twenty
Said bonds will be sold to the highest and
best bidder for not less than par and accrued
All bids must state the number OF bonds
bid for and the gross amount of bid and
accrued interest to date OF delivery.
All bids to be accompanied with certified
check on the Murray City Bank, payable to
the Treasurer of the Village, in the sum OF
100000, upon condition that II the bid is
accepted, the bidder will receive and pay
for such bonds as may be issued as above
set forth, within Ten Days from the time of
award, said check to be retained by the
Village II said condition is not fulfilled
The Village of Murray City, Ohio, reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
Bids should be sealed and endorsed "Bids
for Water Works Bonds"
All proposals shall be addressed to the
county, Ohio.
II. G. SWANK.
ARTH UR THOMAS,
Finance Committee of the Village of
Murray City, Hooking county, Ohio.
January 30, l90i.-6w,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
VIII Rush Harmon Trial.

Columbus, O., Jan. 20.-Lewis Har-
mon, convicted Of the brutal murder
Of farmer George Geyer and SEN
fenced to be electrocuted, will get a
new trial. The circuit court recently
granted new trial upon technical
ity. The prosecution took the case to
the supreme court but withdrew the
proceeding, fearing Mrs. Geyer, the
essential witness, might die before the
court could reach a decision. Har-
mons retrial will be rushed
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Legal Notice.

Hannah L. Weltner, whose place of resi-
dence is -nnkro Will take notice that
ID. Welt er has filed in the Court OF Com
mon Pleas Of Hooking County, Ohio, his
petition against her being cause No. 1915,
neglect of duty toward him, and PRAYING
that he may be divorced from her by
reason thereof. And she will take further
notice, that said cause will be for hearing
on and after the Goth day of February,
OF.
WILLIAM u. WELTNER
Wright Petit, Attys. for Plaintiff.
Jan Ia, GW
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Legal Notice.

John Eddy, Jr., residing in Nevada city,
Nevada County, California, will take no.
John Eddy, Sr., filed his petition in the
Court of Common Pleas, Hooking County,
Ohio, In Case No. S537 against the said
John Eddy, Jr., praying for the Court to
quiet his title in the following described
real estate to-wit: situate I'm the Town
ship OF Ward, Hooking County, Ohio. and
Lot Number Two 2l, Section Number
Twenty-One [el], Range Fifteen [i5.
Said defendant is required to answer on
or before the 9Th day OF February, 1901, or
Judgment may be taken against him.
JOHN EDDY, Sr.
Dec q, CIV BY II. f. Sparnon
his aIiarnaY.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Notice for Parole.

Notice is hereby given thht Chas. East
man, prisoner nOw confined in the Ohio
state Reformatory, is entitled, under the
law and rules governing paroles from said
Institution, 10 recommendation to the
Boaid OF Managers by the Superintendent
and Chaplain ms worthy of consider alton
for parole. Said application will be for
hearing on and after Jan. 10Th, 1904.
Jan IA, 3W
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Two Firemen Injured.

Cincinnati, Jan. 20. = The large
plant of Mihalovitch, Fletcher & Com.
pany on East Pearl street, used as q
distillery and for compoundine
liquors, was burned. Loss, s250,000;
insurance, 100000. Joseph Rigby
and Joseph Bocklage, flremen, were
seriously injured by falling walls
Bocklage is not expected to recover
Fifty girls and many men employed
in the six-story warehouse had narrow
escapes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets

cure Dyspepsia and all disorders
arising from Indigestion. Endorsed
by physicians everywhere. No
cure, no pay. 20 cents. For sale by
Bort q Co. Trial package free by
writing to w. HI. HOOKER & Co.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
chanoes on columbus pispatoh,

Columbus, o. Jan. 20.-Following
the retirement of w. D. Brickell from
the Evening Dispatch, George R. Hip
pard, managing editor, resigned, and
e. g. Burkam, Jr., recently president
Of the Intelligencer Publishing COM
pany, Wheeling, w. Va, was appoint
ed editor, the position Of managing
editor being abolished
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Diamond Fields in Kentucky.

Portsmouth, o., Jan. 20.-A com.
pany of capitalists was formed here
to develop the diamond fields discov-
cred some three months ago by Mr. M
e Bryant Of the Kentucky Mining
and Developing company in Elliott
county, just across the river. Oil and
coal have also been discovered on the
600 acres leased by the company.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Notice of Appointment.

Estate OF william Wharton deceased
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified AZ Administrator OF the Estate oi
William A. Wharton late OF Hooking county
deceased. Dated this 10Th day OF January
A. ID. 1904.
Feb 33W AdminlstrAtor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
A. l.. O'NEILL
Collector and Notary Public

Real Estate bought and sold
Money to loan on long and easy
payments. Address A. l.. O'Neill.
Oct. 2. 'O2-lyr, Starr, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Logan, Ohio, November 80, 1908.

Logan, Ohio, November go 1908.
was troubled for number of years with of
siderable size face giving much uneasine day
both in mind and body We employed Dr. G. w. Dollson in
the case and in few weeks his cured entirely
Not ymtom trouble has been felt nce although many
months have passed the The healthy the
treatment left very little bemish The perfect
MRS A. DREW,
Logan, Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
Dr.. G. w. DOllisOn Cures Cancers.
Logan, Ohio, November 80, 100;

Logan, Ohio, November 80, 1908
had growth my face the inner of eye
that rapidly forming into giving much
pain trouble. heard of Dr. Collisions in the
cancers 20 him for treatment. His appca
tons removed the entire and ALL and
trey WELL and there be the slightest bemsh
face I advise persons afflicted go Dr. G. W.
Doison Logan, Ohio for treatment.
JOHN WESTLAKE Logan Ohio.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
State OF Chic,
Hooking County }

is
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11

b / was sick )r two months or
Z more, had no a2l site, was
Z weak and nervous, would al
most go to sleep at my work,
y having no ambition to do any
y thing. By advise of friend
y l purchased bot les of
y I-A-GOO at Bort q Co.'s. Drug
\ Store and have taken one
4 bottle and feel like new man.
Z l would not take anything for
4 the other two bottles, were /
4 unable to get more.
Yours,
y LON lies,
AJune %, 1903. Logan, Ohio.'
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11
DIRECTORS OR AUDITING COMMITTEE


on tina
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H. G. SW WANK,
ARTHUR, THO

Finance Committee of the Village of
Murray City, Hooking county, Ohio.
January 90, l90i.-5w.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-02-11

Subscribed and before
VIRGIL o. LOWRY,
Notary Public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-18
cothran 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

By Gilbert & Clay.
 New Orleans, May 17-cotton took an adverse tack today. The tenor of cables was inclined to be favorable and fair initial Improvement was recorded in Iav- erpool, but this failed to stir up a sub stantial demand for actual cotton and the enhancement in value was practical ly lost.
 It appears that the improved business in Manchester has been freely anticipat- ed by English spinners in the shape of liberal purchases for forward delivery. hence the lack of inquiry at present for the staple
 Opening prices here were dominated to a large extent by the government wealth. CT chart which recorded beneficial rains at numerous points In the central and eastern belt where moisture was claimed to be seriously needed This feature had the double effect of precipitating sales and diminishing speculative support, to which the dulness of the spot depart ment only added Encouragement and the result was a sharp decline.
 The weekly crop report referred to re- planting and backwardness occasioned by unreasonable weather, but otherwise observed that cultivation was keeping progress with the plant. Considering that the temperature Is gradually rising in the belt and desired rains have fallen where needed. there was no disposition to be alarmed over the crop situation, and without the aid of active speculative sup port the market needs a substantial spot demand If the prevailing level or prices is to be maintained.