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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Charity the Cbriss mas BLESSING.

Christmas gift must express affec
ton and good will. or IL II meaning
less IL must give JOY. or IL is a fail
ure- There must be undivided pleas
ure in the giving. or IL is a mockery
Unless IL does all these IL Is a sacri
lege.
IL II through the combination uf
them all that the humblest little tokens
are treasured and Christmas is made
the gIaddest day of all the year. The
giving of presents has become the
chief feature of the festival IL even
has made the celebration of the na.
tivity takes secondary place. Good
will toward men is recognized rs of
equal Importance with glory of God in
the highest. Material expressions of
affection are in themselves a form of
worship that in drawing friends nearer
together. in softening antagonisms. i'm
disseminating cheer. i'm relieving want
and in intoxicating spirit of charity.
lifts mankind closer To God and makes
earth nearer tn heaven
There can he no holier sentiment at
tached To gift on that day than char
ny. for IL combines all that Is good and
-ender in human emotion There II a
double JOY in charity. for II bIesses
two.
Charity not only gives happiness i'm
the act itself but IL quickens and de-
velops. for all after life. pure. precious
qualt - 81 mind and heart that are
an Overlooking well-spring of peace.
Charity comes nearer to- spanning the
immeasufaJle space between the sin
of this life and the holiness OF heaven
Than any other blessing that man
knows Of
IL In the fall Of Adam there was any
quality that did not degenerate. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

Jacob Riis has been telling about
some OF Theodore Roosevelt's expert
ences as police commissioner in New
York On one occasion an officer was
charged with drunkenness while on
duty. He appeared before the commits
sioner with IL children. all dressed
up for the occasion When asked what
he had To say for himself the man re-
piled: Mr.. Roosevelt. these are my
children They have no mother. That
all I have to say. sir" He was sent
back To duty with a caution. Later
Mr. Roosevelt learned that the officer
was not even married. but had Dor
rowed the children. But the expert
ence did him good. for he is now a cap
tain and rated as among the most cf-
hcient officers ON the force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

Boston Globe: In considering what
group of the Iaboring classes has Jared
best during the year 1904. the farmers
Of the United States must probably be
ranked first. Not only have the farm
ers been as industrious as usual but.
what Is of supreme Importance. their
labors have been fruitful OF grand re-
suits Indeed. I'm the west they have
been so prosperous that there the say
ing this year is that the farmer is
king"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

disc to remind humanity of what had
been lost, ii was charity. There is
much for all in Christmas if we but
take it. In giving to friends we must
not overlook the richer mine of joy
that lies in the penny of the poor.
Christmas is not complete If mankind
fails to give comfort to the needy and
cheer to the downcast. II is a sacred
drty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

The Port Arthur fleet was said to-
be worth In money. before the begin
ming OF the war. sl5O.0Oo. 900. IL is
probably worth now just what it will
bring for old junk. although il is pos
sible that some of the vessels may be
raised and put in commission again.
But the Sl50.O00.OO0 that the fleet rep
resented is all gone. so far as Russia
Is concerned And this but one item
In the enormous cost of the great
struggle that is being waged in the
far east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

Thomas Stone Mcclellan. the oldest
printer in Maine. the friend and com
panion of President Pierce. Nathaniel
Hawthorne and Longfellow. has just
celebrated his 93rd birthday. He lives
in Brunswick. For many years he has
been a member of United lodge of Ma.
sons and shortly after his 9Oth birth.
day took some advanced degrees in
the ancient craft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

The action of two Illinois convicts in
appealing To the courts to see that the
governor Of their prison gives them
plenty of hard labor. as decreed in
their sentences. will hardly be indorsed
by the amalgamated hoboes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

Handwriting experts have discov-
cred that both parties cheated at the
election in Denver. The Significance
Of this disclosure Is that both parties
engaged handwriting experts to ties
tffy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Low HOLIDAY Rates.

On Dec. -. %. 20. 81. Jan. I and =
the Rock Island will sell round trip
tickets To any point OH their line at
rate Of fare and one third. Good for
return up To- and including Jan. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Wednesday, December ~, 1904.

A Georgia mob was dissuaded from
lynching a victim through an appeal
30 its reason. This is believed to- be
the first recorded instance OF a Geor-
gia mob having any reason to- appeal
IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21

TERMS II Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year In advance.
character. political OF religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
FLESH BUILDER

The liver of the cod fish
produces oil that is a won
derful flesh builder. No fat
or oil can compare with it
in that respect. Toget the
best out of it, it must be
cmulsified and made like
cream. In SCOTS Emul-
sion it is prepared in the
best possible form to pro-
duce the best possible re-
suits. Thirty years have
proven this.
Wei send you a sample Tres
SCOTT & BOVINE, Sps PeAd Street. New YORK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
THE1RGUS.

Publisheo Daily and Weekly at 1894
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill tEn-
tered 1T the postof,ce ~ second-class
matesr.1
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
BIG RAILROAD
DEALS IN WEST
SETTLEMENT OF NORTHERN Sc.
cuHiTiEs TROUBLE WILL RE.
SUIT IN IMPORTANT GROUP.
lNGS--PAClFIcS LINED UP.
8y the Associated Press.

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. rs. In con
nection with Union Pacific. Great
Western deal, the Dispatch says tina
the opticn given Union Pacific rail
way on Great Western property ha,
a direct bearing on the Northern Sc
.curities settlement and continues:
Private adyices received by 81
Paul railway official from New Yori
indicates that a settlement Of the
Northern Securities c0mpany's trop
BILE Is near at hand and the most i'm
portant feature is that the Grcal
Northern and Northern Pacific beine
separated and operated without refer
ence of one To other. The plan Of set
tlement Is that the Great Northern
and the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST
Paul will be aligned and the North
ern Pacific. Burlington and Union PA
citic will be grouped together.
Further than the securities settle
ment. nothing Is known OF the other
deals OF Importance now pending.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
GET RICH QUICK
BANK PRESIDENT
Chicagoan Charged With Getting
Control Of Big Plant
HEAVILY INSURINC IT
----~------
AND THEN BURNING iT--AMoUNT
INVOLVED 5000. o.0oc-TREMEN-
Dous SENSATION FOL-
Lows EXPOSE.
by the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
Chicago. Oct 26.- A mysterious fire
at the Chicago Car and Locomotive
coinpany's plan. at Hegewischill has
become. the subject of many sided
investigation with sensational results
Corporation Counsel Tolman of the
city law department today gave out
statemen. which saws:
Evidence shows beyond donb.
that the fire was OF ineondiary orig n.
rbe testimony Of the engineer Of the
building, together with that Of for
ner superintendent of the company
amounted to the direct charge that
'saac n. Perry. president of the Ma.
'ional bank of North America, had
become owner of the property through
/ sale under bankruptcy proceedings;
ha' he had proceeded TO manipulate
he books and inventories for the pur.
po3e OF making larger showing as
TO the value of the plant that he had
ordered the insurance of 100000 in
creased to $2.00,000; that he had or.
dered all cars, locomotives ana other
of the company stored with.
in the shops. that he had succeeded
in obtaining access to the shops alone
aud sunaccompahied upon Sunday
afternoon. and that within an hour
thereafter fire had broken out in four
of the five Buildings and resulted In
the destruction of two of them"
Continuing, Tolman's statement
aays:
"Tnlman's attorney claims that Per-
ry had been a victim II conspiracy:
That II being known that he necessa
rily spent Sunday a. this 'yant, the
FIRE had been Shlansed to tsks, place ar
the time when he should be present
and all the circumstantlal evidence
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
TREASURER WAS
HIS OWN ROBBER
OHIO COUNTY OFFICIAL WHO
WAS HELD UP BY MASKED
MEN AND ROBBED or s1a,5co,'
BEHIND THE BARs--iMMEN5G
GRAFT UNCOVERED.
By the Associated Press.

Pomeroy. Ohio, Oct 26.-Late this
afternoon the special grand jury in
vestigating the robbery by alleged
masked men OF the county treasurer's $
office of $14.5o0 here on Sept. Sth,
brought an indictment against Thos.
j. Chase, county treasurer, charging
him with embezzlement Of that
amount. Chase was arrested In his
office and brought into court Bond
was fixed at $4,000, but being un.
able to furnish it, Chase was placed
IN the custody Of the sheriff. After
Chase was locked up the grand jury
resumed investigation. 1t is expected
that indictments will be reported to-
morrow of others who. il is said, are
connected with the locking OF Chase
In the vault, where he was found by
his daughter. There is much ex
element here this evening.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

would connect him with its origin
The attorney also offered 10 show
hat an arrangement was practically
completed for the sale of the plant
for sum larger than the insurance.
and that 100000 was deposited on sc-
count of this contract and that Perry
therefore. had no motive To- commit
the crime"
Toiman drciarcs everything is be-
ing lone TO ascertain the truth. that
no guilty per-on shall escape. nor
shall any innocent person suffer from
unjust accusation.
Perry said this afternoon hat the
chsrgeg against him were raised for
the purpose of iBjuring his reputa-
tion: that there Is absolutely no way
IN which he c0uld profit by the de
structicn o the property; hat the u
surance money will go to the con-
pany and not to him. and that his tn
terests would be best served nv the
preservation Of the property. not BY
its destruction
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
BR|STISH FLEET
UNDER ORDERS
Reported That Ii Will Shadow
Baltic Squadron
AND IS READY TO FIGHT
RoJEsTvENSkY's REPORT STILL
NOT MADE PUBLIC AND LON
DON PAPERS GROW
MORE BELLiCOSE.
BY the Associated Press.

Gibraltar, Oct. 26.--The battleships
Victorious, Illustrious and Majestic
Flagship of Vice Admiral Beresford) J
and the cruisers Lancaster, Theseus
and EndymioD, are under orders 10
sail on the morning Of Oct. 2S. II is
reported their purpose Is to shadow
the Russian Baltic squadron, which
is expected to go via Cape Of Good
Hope.
The Russian Baltic squadron
cruisers and torpedo boats are cx
pected TO pass through the Straits of
Gibraltar on their way to Suez. The
whole Gibraltar torpedo flotilla has
been commissioned. The ships of
the channel fleet have filed their
bunlers with coal and replenished
their ammunition and other stores
and will be ready for sea at a mo-
ment's notice.
The battleship Hannibal and cruis'
er Doris are watching the straits
closely. There is great activity at
the dock yards. where men are work
ing night and day The admiralty Is
making inquiries concerning coal
available here.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
RoJesTvENskY's REPORT.
Al O'Clock This Morning II Had
Not Been Made Public.

BY he Associated Press.
London. Oct. 27--At ; o'clock this
morning Thursday there is no sign
as TO when Roiestvensky's report will
be made public; but If unofficial re
ports should turn out to reflect the
admiral's official report, 1t Is evident
that the Russian officers made an es.
traordinary blunder in mistaking
trawlers for torpedo boats and firing
on their phantom foes. This aston.
ishing explanation is regarded here
as not inconsistent with the state OF
panic suggested as having prevailed
among tho officers of the Baltic fleet.
and in that case, il is suggested. the
Russian government should find no
difficulty in removing and Furnishing
the officers responsible.
Newspapers this morning evince
more heat and impatience then here.
tofore at Russia's delay, which Is con
sidered absolutely indefensible in the
present circumstances.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

settlement of the situation created
by Russian blunder in the North Sea.
Ambassador BeDkendorff's tenta.
tive communication TO Lansdowne to-
day and the fact that this was regard
ed as unsatisfactory only served TO
inhame the public mind. The arrival
IF Roiestvcnsky at Vigo and the
certainty that be Is in direct com
municstion with hts government re-
moves at once the possibility of any
delay ON account OF the inability Of
Russia TO get his side of tho affair
With this official version before the
Russian government. together with
the official statement OF members Of
the fishing feet. il Is unlikely that the
British government will allow ano.h-
er twenty-four hours to pass quietly
without. receiving a satisfactory reply
TO the note. which demanded a quick
answer
Meanwhile the admiralty is not
(CoDtinued on Third Paeel
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
PERRY's BANK SOLD.
By the Arsccisted Press

By the Associated Press.
Chicago. Oct. Cat = late hour
tonight announcement was made by
George n. Reynolds. vice president Of
the Continental National bank. that
his bank had purchased the National
Bank Of North America 81 which
Isaac \. Perry is president
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
GOES BACK TO TENNESSEE.

Chicago, Oct. 2G.-Dr. Ira Ian
dreth, one Of the best known Cumber'
land Presbyterian ministers in the
country. has rendered his resignation
as secretary of the religious educa
tion association with headquarters III
Chicago. and viii return to Nashville
Tenn. hts former home, and aeecp'
the regency of the Belmont female
college of that city.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
eoRMAN SCORES ROOSEVELT
Says He Has Led Republicans From
Path OF Honesty.

by the. Associated Press
Laurel. Md. Oct. 2G.--Senat9r Cor
uan addressed mass meeting In this
his home town tonight and devoted
greater portion of his address tc
an attack on the present administrs.
ton, militsrism and official extrava.
gance. He expressed great admira
ton for the Republican party, but said
that In this election people are mot
dealing with the Republican party
party composed Of free American
citizens. You are dealing with one
man party in Theodore Roosevelt n,
completely dominates his party and
has led II from the paths Of rectitudc
and honest dealing"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
FAIRBANKS Busy DAY.
ny enc Associated Prsss''-

ny tlTe Associated Press,r--''vr--r--' -
IannibaI Mo-. Oct. 2G. Senator
Fairbanks tonight concluded hard
days work of campaigning with q
speech TO enthusiastic thousands In
Hannibal During the day he travers
ed the entire state of Illinois. the
frs. speech being made In Decatur
and the last one in Griggsyllle AT
nightiall the train crossed the Missis-
sippi river and entered Missouri.
The largest and most inspiring
meeting of he day was In Springfield.
where the senator referred eloquent.
ly to the memory of Lincoln. He fol
lowed with a strong defense of the
course In Panama.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
BUTTER MAKERS OFFICERS.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. Louis, Oct. 20, The butter
makers today elected
President--R. j. Nietert, Walker
Iowa.
Vice rresi fent-J. O. Moore, AL
hion, Wis.
Secre.ary-treasurer E Sudendorir,
Clinton, Ill.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
IS
IN NEED OF COAL
Part of His Fleet Puts in at
Vigo, Spain
REFUSED PERMISSION
TO COAL IN THE PORT, WHERE
UPON HE STARTS TO COAL
ANYHOW, AND A SPANISH
CRUISER GETS BUSY.
BY the Associated Press.

I
vigo. Oct, 2G. The arrival Of the
Russian battlesIilps Emperor. Alexan,
der Ill, Borodino, UreI and Kniaz Sou
varoff and the transpor. AnatoI, which
have anchored in this port. has caused
| considerable excitement The com
| mander of the port immediately board
ed the Russian flagship and informed
Admiral. Rojesvensky that the Span
ish government could not permit he
warships to coal within the port. Ro.
jestvensky replied that his vessels
needed repairs and that for this rea-
son he had separated from the re-
mainder of his squadron. The com
mander of the port promised to in
form the Spanish government of the
admiral's statement and communicate
the governments reply as soon as 1t
was received.
Was Going to Coal Anyhow.
In spite of this, five German colliers
anchored in port alongside the battle
ships, whereupcn the commander OF
the port sent an aid-de-camp to beg
Rojcstvensky not to violate Spanish
neutrality and he also ordered the
commander Of the Spanish cruiser
Estramadura TO notify the Golfers that
they must obey port authorities.
Eventually Rojestyensky promised he
would not coal in Spanish waters, at
thc same time begging the command
,r ~ the port to obtain the govern
nent's permission for each ship 10
AXE on 100 tons of coal with which
% reach Tangiers. Shortly after
wards three colliers sailed for Tan
.iers. but two remained alongside the
Russian warships.
Story of the North Sea Affair.
Prince keretclli, an officer of the
battleship Emperor Alexander III gives
he following explanation Of the AZ
fair:
"Thc transport Ana.ol. which was
steamlng ahead Of the squadron. was
suddenly surrounded by eight torpe.
do boats and requested assistance,
whereupon the battleship division ad
vanced and signaled to the unknown
vessels 20 leave or disclose their ma
tiOnality. The vessels refused 10 |
obey and advanced among the battle
ships. Suddenly a cannon shot was |
heard from an unknown vessel. Then |
the admiral formed in battle line and /
replied to 'he fire. afterwards con
tinuing his voyage"
RUSSIAN SHIPS CAN'T
COAL IN SPANISH PORTS. :
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
CHAMPION CHESS PLAYER.

by the Associated Press.
ST. Louis, Oct Frank J. Marsh
all OF New York won the champion
ship of the United States In ihe chess
tournament finished tonight He won
every game he PLAYED.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
AMERICANS KILLED
BY MExicANS

BY the Associated Press.
San Francisco. Oct. 2G.-Louis
Kaiser, American consul at Mazat-
land, arrived here today en- route to
Washington with report of the muir
der of two Americans. Clarence Way
and Edward Latimer of Aguas, Ca
liente Debaca, July 10. last.
Kaiser will take the case to Wash
ington with demand that some suit
able reparation be made by the Mex
lean government
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
BRYAN ~ MISSOURI TO-DAY.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Chicago. Oct 26.--Chalrman Tag
gar and Mr.. Bryan were met on
their arrival here by several Demo.
cratic politicians and driven TO ho-
tel where the political situation in
Illinois was discussed. Mr. Tsggart
refused to .alk of the meeting Mr.
Bryan left FOR Kansas City, where he
expects TO make speech tomorrow
night
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
PEORIA eiRL DISAPPEARS.


By the Associated Press.
Peoria. III. Oct 3s.-IIszei Arm
string. aged rs. daughter Of Richard
ArmstrUug. has bon missing two
weeks. her whereabouts being Hn.
known Her sister died recently AMI
Hazel vas plunged in grief There Is
much mystery about her disappear
ance
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
IS, 900 ILLINOIS COAL MINERS
May WALK OUT ON A STRIKE
Rr the Associated Press

By
union have regarding
adjourned
an
will
the coal mining industry ln this stale.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
PARKER WILL TAKE STUMP
THREE SPEECHES NEXT WEEK
Cleveland VIII Speak in Cooper Uuion Next
Wednesday Night.
on rHE AssocIArEp peess.

YORK. OCT. zs-JupcE PARKER
SPEECHES THREE STATES ACCORDING ANNOUNCE
mENT DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
NIGHT. THE FIRST MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
YORK. MONDAY SECOND NEWARK. l. TUESDAY
NIGHT THE THIRD At HARTFORD. on NEW RAVEN cosN.
FoRMER PRESIDENT clEvE
SPEAKER At MONSTER MEETING IN COOPER UNION
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

No Rare Japanese Stamps.
Japan has no very rare postage
stamps. The most ever paid for a
specimen was $50.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
WOULD HAVE BEEN
WAR TOMORROW
England Would Have Let Loose
Her Dogs of War
IN ANOTHER "a HOURS
FAILURE OF RoJESTvEhsKY TO
REPORT AN EXPLANATION
INFLAMED THE BRITISH
PUBLIC TO A GREAT
EXTENT.

By the Associated Press,
London. Oct. 26.-Tension increases
as the time passes without definite
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
BOMBARDMENT OF FISHING
FLEET PURELY ACCIDENTAL
ADMIRAL RoEsIyENsKY TELLS HOW the FEARFUL BINDER OCCURRED
Y TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS.


"
Al
RUSSIANS.
DID
Ed.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

BY the Associated Press.
Madrid, Oct 26-The minister o
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27
Lruh, shines In Egypt.

Nearly every city IN the Interior OF
20 ~--i IL row lighted by electricity.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

CONTINUED on Third Page.)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

RUSSIAN SHIPS CAN'T
COAL IN SPANISH PORTS
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-10-27

Concluded on third page
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-20

New Orleans. March 19.-Cotton fu-
lures steady. March, 13.69Q13.75c;
April, 13s6013.90c; May, 14.01c; June,
H.1701420c; July. 14.43G1444c; August,
13.84613.S6c; September, 12.4S@12.55c;
October, 11.7SQ11.79c; November, 11.65
Q11.75c.
Spot cotton was in good inquiry from
Bremen, Havre and Liverpool, but fac
tors as a rule did not uncover their
samples, and only hedged cotton was
offered for sale. Compared with the
board figures of the 18th, the Cotton
Exchange Committee reduced quota
tions &c per pound on all grades.
While the future market was nervous
this morning, it developed some steadi-
ness, and in spite of violent f1uctua-
tions prices showed a decided upward
tendency during the greater part of
the short Saturday session.
So far as the failure of Sully was
concerned, there were no new develop
ments locally. 1t was the general idea
that the firm would pay dollar for
dollar and that it would shortly re-
sumo business.
The market opened steady, and from
points lower to points higher. Liv-
erpool cables were Unexpectedly favor
able, and did not half meet the expec-
tations of bears. This bore out the
statements contained in private cables
to the effect that Sully's, engagements
in Liverpool were light, and that an
optimistic tone was held in that mar
ket. Locally from the opening prices
made a strong advance, and little
nervousness was displayed until New
York showed deci6 1 weakness and
wide declines. Thi aused a prompt
easing off of values, until May was
Well below the close of yesterday.
From then to the close of the market
fluctuations were wide and frequent,
always going a few points higher at
each recovery. In the trading May first
advanced 81 points, to 13S0c, declined
to 1886 and finally recovered to 14.01c
and July advanced 40 points, to 14.19c,
declined to 13.S0c and finally advanced
to 1443c.
The market closed steady. with net
gains on March of SO points; April, Sc;
May. 5S; June, AZ; July, Ga; August.
69c September, S3c; October, 16; No
Vember, 17c.