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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Cannot Confirm Report.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 31.-The Asso.
ciated Press is unable to obtain con-
firmation of the report that Vice Ad.
miral Rojestvensky has offered to re-
sign, a statement to which effect has
been cabled to the United States.
There is not the slightest disposition
on the part of the admiralty to doubt
the entire veracity of his report.
The admiralty declares that 1t has
no knowledge regarding the statement
that Vice Admiral Rojestvensky' S
ships we're injured by fire from other
vessels OF the squadron.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Former Iowa Banker Suicides.

Delavan. Wis. Oct. 31.-James +.
Latimer. vice president Of the Lati-
mer bank until Ave years ago head of
bank at Hampton. Iowa. shot and
killed himself in his bank with a re-
volver He was II years of age and
considered to be worth about 100000.
He had been very i'll for some time
with brain trouble, which Is supposed
to be the cause OF the act He leaves
a wife and a granddaughter They
were in the house at the time of the
shooting, but neighbor, Mrs. James
Parsons, heard the shot and gave the
Historic Bit Of Soil, Which Has Been
alarm
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Homer WRIGHT Gives Ropds

Ottumwa, Oct 2S.-Homer Wright,
the suspect in the Chesser murder
case, has been released on his own
bond for $500. Eugene Hourishan, a
switchman Of Oskaloosa, who was
present at the time of the murder and
has been missing since, was arrested
at Buxton and brought back this morn
ing. He is suspected. ...m
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Afraid Of canbsae Snake.

Fairfield, Oct. 31.-The much talked
of cabbage snake has created consid-
cradle alarm in some parts of Jeffer-
son county, some having gone so far
as to destroy their crop of cabbage,
believing the numerous stories to be
true. A local scientist has examined
one Of the little worms that are caus-
ing so much troDHH and says that
there is no truth in the stories that
they are n0iSOn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

II is Just as well to bear in mind
that suicide may often mean only de-
preston rather than confession.
Those who might be supposed to have
the best reason to kill themselves, sci.
dom do it,.while those who have had
the least reason have done 1t.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Some Of the members of the Italian
congress contemplate resigning by
way of protest against the govern
ment's policies. This is a method
which the knockers of this enllght,
ened country never gave a moments
thought.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Prof. Metchnikoff's new m-robe
which proiongs life indefinitely is
found in abundance in the Balkan
states. 1t was always suspected that
some day those Balkan states would
be discovered to have some good rea
con for existing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Swedish Steamer Fired At.

London. Oct 2S.-The correspond
ent of L,oyds at Gefle, Sweden, tele-
graphs that the Swedish steamer,
'Aldehsran, from Hull, reports that
she was fired at by supposed Rus
sias warship In the Skagarack at 10
o'alock tn the evening ~ October 81,
but sustained no damage
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Since that little hitch in the chris
:ering of the battleship Connecticut.
The young lady sponsors now are
smashing the bottles with an appar-
mt determination to scatter the fiZz
and escape a fzzle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

1t has become the fashion for nov
elists to go to Europe for the purpose
of recuperating after each book. Con.
sidering the blood they have to shed
it is no wonder they require rest.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

A good fellow in public office. says
Judge Herrick of New York. is too
often a bad official. Speaking Of good
fellows generally, it may be said that
their good fellowship frequently stops
at the threshold of their own house.
holds on the way in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

It has now been fully demonstrated
that a woman can dress comfortably
on an allowance of 81. 500 year. Hus-
bands who are working on salary Of
less than this amount will do we'll to
ask for a raise Immediately.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Dan Patch Breaks a Record.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 27.-With
pacemaker, carrying a wind shield in
front and accompanied by runner at
the side, Dan Patch, driven by Her
sey, paced the fastest mile at the trot-
ting park yesterday ever made by a
horse in harness. circllng the track in
t.56 fat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Titled foreigners are in the habit OF
visiting this country under assumed
aames, but whether it is for the pur-
oose of lodging designing mammas
Or the police court records has not
been made clear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

II Pr.u"r-S Louise hadn't eioped
This should be a warning to women
who are thinking of running away
vita their French tutors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

A Chicago woman is suing for d..
vorce because in eleven years her hus
band allowed her only four hats. To
mcst women this will appear as a
ease for the criminal rather than the
civil court.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Charles Wagner. author OF Tie
Simple Life" says he is charmed By
Washington society. And yet the
country has supposed that Washing
ton was the head center of the double
life
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Princess Chimay announces that she
is going on the stage. Let us hope
she will appear clothed in something
of greater length than her name.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

If that sea eagle that has just beer
presented to John D. Rockefeller looks
too much like a bald eagle the oil
king will probably regard the gift as
a personal insult.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

A Nebraska boy wants to marry his
stepmother. This should serve as o
pointer to stepmothers. Let them be
kind. They never can tell what may
happen.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Prof. Jeems Corbett is said to havs
written a play. Probably a red head
ed, freckled faced villain is knocked
out in the third act by blow in the
solar plexus.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

We shall one day be able to do with
out sleep, a scientist says. We shall
need to if we are to exercise that
eternal vigilance which appears liter
ally to be the price of liberty.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

No. Bright's disease isn't contagi
Gus or infectious, but high living is.
1t frequently amounts to the same
thing ultimately.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

One of the most effective excuses
for long summer vacations will be lost
forever If the new cure for hay fever
proves to be all that Is claimed for it.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

A Nevada young woman won sew.
eral thousand dollars at faro, but quit
when she, found she had lost all Of
it. Women are proverbial for cold
feet
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03
Township CLERK Arrested.

Waterloo, Oct. William Gordon,
for twenty-five years township clerk
at Jesup was arrested yesterday for
embezzlement OF $500 Of township and
school funds. The arrest caused Il
sensation in Jesup. He is in Jail at
Independence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Another cure for dyspepsia is an
eat chalk Thus there still is hope
for those unfortunates who have tried
the sand cure in vain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Is the New York city hall there is
man who says he gets too much
pay. Was, rather: he's probably in a
straitjacket by now.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

One surprising thing about wood
alcohol is that it has not been so
thoroughly adulterated as to be harm
less.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

And now a doctor asserts that drafts
are good things for people with colds.
They are good for everybody, if they
are properly endorsed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

Vendors of wood alcohol as bev
erage may insist, of course, that it is
harmless, as it comes from the
grain" of the wood
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

There's a revolution on in each end
of the island of Hayti, and the gol'
den mean can't be found at all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

1t always seems like adding insult
to injury when the dentist sends in
his bill.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

According to Dun collections are
easier" Our duns aren't finding x so.
thank you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

A young woman in Cambridge has
discovered new star. If it has rings
like old Saturn she doubtless is happy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-03

The average man is very patriotic
when there are no war clouds in sight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The market for outside securities for short
while in the early dealings was inclined 70 show
of the strength which characterized it on
Wednesday, but after the first hour reacttonary
tendency set in. and prices. with few exceptions
began to droop. The volume of business fell off
heavily almost three-fourths of the transactions
taking place during the first hour and half. In
Seaboard Air Line dealings were exceptionally
heavy At the opening it scored advance OF Is
per cent, but heavy realizing it dropped rs per
cent, and closed with loss OF q per cent. Inter
borough Rapid Transit moved up per cent under
moderate dealings. but subsequently lost than
per cent Of the gain. Northern Securities fell off
in activity. and sold = per below Wednesdays
final. American Can preferred up fraction
Standard Oil lost points. Manhattan Transit lost
a fraction. Electric Boat preferred sold at loss
of III points from the last cton, but suisse
quently regained SO per cent. American Chcle
common UP 1 per cent. The copper issues were
steady, but dull Bonds easy; New-YOrk Cen
tral as down J. per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
Bankers posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-New-O Orleans - Com
mercia soc discount; bank. 81 premium San
Francsco-Sght &c; telegraph. nc Boston-Par
Chicago-25c premium. Charleston-Buying mar:
selling, 1-10c premium. Cincinnati-l0c 10 zoe pre-
MUM. savannah-Buying. CSC discount: selling 75c
premium. st. Louis-3oo premium. Minneapolis
soc premium.
BANK CLEARINGs.-New-YorE - Exchanges.
500 4o9,o0i: balances, S1169s911 Baltimore-Ex-
changes. $S535. s52; balances $500 3Os Chicago-Ex
changes S2S605,G6; balances. $2,974.S46 Boston
Exchanges $20i399Z2; balances. sIlO6Ss6 Philadel-
phia-Exchanges, $50, 1862 400; balances. 50 517O2O
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET.-CaH money IN
London. 2Q2iz per cent. Open market discount rate
for short bills, "a per long bills. 2a2ss Der
cent. Berlin discount rate, 2h per cent Berlin
exchange on London. 20 marks 4A pfennigs. Paris
exchange rate, III per cent Paris exchange on
London, 25 francs 201. confines
FOREIGN SECURITIES.-Brt consols for
money So Ills; for the account, SO 1916. French
rentes, SO francs 371s confines
SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver, 5744c: Mertca,
silver dollars, 45lac Bar silver in London closed
265sd.
GOLD PREMIUN--In Madrid 81 90: Lisbon. % m
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS-Custorns receints
reported from Washington 1892: internal reva-
hue receipts, $SSO5 miscellaneous receipts s2e 9Os
Receipts for the day. S2OS6, 49,: expenditures
$Szs5o Receipts for the month to date $50 1s7 2s4
expenditures, sS4.7s0,OO0; excess Of expenditures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.
lRr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBJNE.I -
Chicago. July li-TheTe were TWO DIG iNO
which made the market in wheat to-day a 49, 49,
one for the bears. Both were exceedingly oui. 80
and caused an advance of &C. The hrst was
news OF rain in Kansas and Nebraska anu -,
ing showers in the Northwest, and especidi'S
the conditions are ANYTHING but encouraging.
more important factor, which was the ~,
factor I'm helping the bulls and sehuil'S ava,
shorts scurryng TO cover was the report - IRA
Secretary of the Kansas State Board or As'i1- "a
the damage 10 wheat in that state. = ~
bullish tnan the most rabld OF the lo0@ NJ
tineent dared 10 hope The addition to this OF -
ccIets estimate that Kansas had lost at iee'
100000 bushels by rains and floods put on l"e
ure and lifted prices from 1isc for new So esl,
to a clear Sc for old July The latter 'ouc''' ,t-
early in the session and made dollar wheat ,,lsue
er possibility. In the face Of some most ard
buying of September wheat BY Wrenn 4 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
DUN'S CROP REPORT.

There is stin delay because OF excessive mois-
ture and in Kansas considerable damage has been
done to the wheat crop. but in many cases the
subsequent weather so favorable that harvest
ing WAS only postponed while tho quantity proved
close to expectations. Reports Indicate that in
sections where the wheat fully matured when
the storm came the quality will be very poor Out
side tho flooded district large percentage of the
winter wheat is harvested. and thrashng is pro-
crossing rapidly. Spring wheat is somewhat slow
of growth because OF rain and low temperature
but latest reports Indicate ideal conditions. and
prospects considered bright. The general tenor
OF dispatches indicates that early estimates the
injury wheat probably exaggerated. Corn
is rogainins lost ground. weather during the past
week proving beneficial to rapid growth in the
States producing most freely. The average date of
harvesting will be later than usual. but a back
ward is not necessarily injurious \ few
days of very hot weather would large crops
in many Of the leading agricultural regions 4
much larger crop of oats than last year is indicated
by latest dispatches. This grain has suffered less
than any other from rain, and, with very few ex-
ceptions the reports full OF promise Cutting
of hay has been retarded by rain, but, as n rllIe
the crop being secured under better than avera
circumstances and in many cases the second cut
ting will accomplished If average conditions nre-
vail. No serious injury has occurred and the crop
averages heavy and Of good quality Tobacco no
tatoes and other similar crops are progressing
favorably. large yields being practically assured
Aside from flooded plantations along the Arkan-
sas River. cotton is doing WELL In the section OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15

RAILROAD BONDS.-Marlzet firm Total sales
eEpounted n value to S27slool against eco
on "Wednesday. The heaviest dealings were in the
Atchison general As, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 8
Chesapeake and Ohio ass, Chicago and Alton Slbs
Chicago Burlington and Quincy As Chicago Rocl,
leland and Pacific Railroad IS. Kansas CITY Fort
Scott and Memphis IS. Mexican Central first in
comes. Northern Pacific Is and IS Reading gen.
eral is, Rio Grande Western frsts ST Louis ard
san Francisco refunding Is Third Avenue As. Union
Pacific first and convertible IS United Railroads
OF San Francisco Is. ard Wabash debeature Rs
Consolidated Tobacco As. United States Realty and
Improvement debenture IS and United states Steel
Is also active.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

FOREIGN TRADING.-Foreign houses dealt in
5000 shares in the local market, buying heavily
balance. IN London the general market
dull at unimportant price changes. Money rates
in tho foreign financial centres were unchanged
STOCK LOAN QUOTATIONS. - Loan quota
lions werei Analgamated Copper. Anaconda,
American lee Eric common. Louisville and Nash
Vile. Manhattan, Missouri Pacific. Peoples Gas.
Reading first preferred, Rock Island, Southern
Railway preferred. Southern Pacific Sugar. Ten
uessee Coal and Iron. United States Steel common.
United States Leather preferred Wabash pre-
fvrred. Snclters common and Republic Steel
mon 1qlh per cent; Atchison common and pre-
ferred. Brooklyn Rapid Transit Baltimore and
Ohio common. Canadian Pacific, Consolidated Gas.
Delaware and Hudson. Erie Arst and second pre-
ferred, Norfolk and Western. Metropolitan Street
Railway st. Paul. Union Pacific common and pre-
ferred. and United States Steel preferred, l per
cent; New-York Central Il per cent: Pennsylvania.
= per cent. and Western Union. Shelters preferred
Republic Steel preferred and American Locomotive
preferred. fiat.
CHICAGO AND ALTON BoNDs-The stock
holders Of the Chicago and Alton Railroad Com
pany tthe old company will hold meeting in Au-
gust TO authorize the issue of 50 the per
cent bonds OF 1899 OF the new issue $3.50 900 will
10 used 10 purchase the Quincy. Carrollton and ST.
ouis Railroad, and the remaining 100000 will
he held in the treasury. The issue OF this S. Co.,.
coo IS authorized IN the mortgage. to be issued at
not to exceed $10oo0o year from 1900. The $780,
co is authorized under the provision to issue the
bonds at 10000 mile on extension up to 900 miles
SLOSS-SHEFFIELD EARNINGS.-The estimated
gross earnings Of the Soss-Sheneld Steel and Iron
Company for June, after tho payment Of interest
and $125(0 The strike of the Coal miners
in the Alabama district is still on. The SIoss COM
T0ny. however. has ell OF Its furnaces in blast.
Il is understood that eight Of the furnaces Of the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company are out of blast.
CONSOLIDATED GAS MEETING AGAIN AID
JOURNED.-The adjourned special meeting of the
stockholders Of the Consolidated Gas Company.
which was called for yesterday. adjourned
until September 13 at Il m. This adjournment is
simply a formal one, to Keep the meeting alive
until all matters connected with the issuance of
so 0000G0 additional stock have been fully settled
NORTHERN PACIFIC MEETING AGAIN
POSTPONED-The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Northern Pacific Railway Company.
which week ago yesterday postponed until
yesterday at noon. postponed to next Thurs
day
NEW STOCK EXCHANGE MEMBERS-H G..
Trevor. Wallis S Turner. John H. Scoville and
Edward DE Witt Walsh elected members OF
the New-York Stock Exchange yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
BANK OF ENGLAND RETURN

London. July 1.-THE weekly return Of the Bank
OF England shows the following changes: Total
reserve increased E451 900 circulation decreased
f578,ooo bullion decreased f127.312 other securities
decreased r. $500 other deposits decreased Il Ill
90, public deposits decreased 90 notes IN
serve increased $4,000 government securities IN
changed The proportion OF the banks reserve to
liabilities IS 1913 per cent against &c. % per
cent last week, and compares with an advance
from 5lls per cent to 517s per cent in this week
last year. The rate Of discount unchanged at ?
per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
London New-York New-York
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET-Money on call opened at II.
per cent; highest, IA per cent; lowest per cent:
last loan l per cent; closed, 1G1s per cent ruling
rate is per cent. Time money quoted at
2a214 per for sixty to ninety days 2Ila3s4 per
cent for four months. per cent for five months
and 5l2 per cent for six months. Commercial paper
was quoted at 3l204 per cent for sixty to ninety
days. 44il2 per cent for four TO six months and ;
per cent for others.
FOREIGN Observation-Disclosures closed s+ood,,
Actual closing rates follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15

worst injury 1t Is estimated that about one-third
of the crop is in good condition. one third grow
ing fairly and the other third entirely abandoned
Texas reports the cotton much earlier than last
year. but wet weather has facilitated the develop
rnent OF insects and some loss is anticipated. On
the whole. the indications promise a very large
yield of cotton. the complaints of injury from all
sources being much below the average.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15

s45s26l6 Receipts for fiscal year to date. $o197SS4
expenditures S34,7so.OoO: excess of expenditures
81 532,616.
SUB-TREAsURY.-The sub-Treasury was debtor
to the Clearing House $1.490,313
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
IRREGULARITY In STOCKS.
FINfL TENDENCY IN FAHOR OF LOWER PRICES.
0gapad Copper Induals Generally Srong-loney
Narket Unchanged.

Closing prices yesterday OF the principal active
securities and net changes from Wednesdays
orrofatsoT,E zuave-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD

London, July Il, p. m.-The market for Amer
'can securities was dull and irregular at small
Aiial price changes. Last quotations follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15

CHICAGO STOCKS


FURNISHED by Charles C. 8 Co. Nos. - 10 ara
IS WaI-ss.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
THE DAYS OPERATIONS I'M BONDS.

GOVERNMENT BONDs-MarEet steady. Final
quotations follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
4,41O Total sales.

THE FEDERAL TREASURY.
Washington, July 1.-THE condition of the Treas
ury, divisions Of issue and redemption at the be-
ginning of business follows;
RESERYR ETTNp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
FOREIGN TRADE IN JUNE.

The preliminary statement of the foreign trade of
the United States for June is as follows:
Merchandise:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15
BALTIMORE STOCKS

FURNISHED by Van schaick & Co.. No. "
Efd ASkad 7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-15

$50. 900 Total sales. sell fiat.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-12-08
MANY LIVE ON LOOT OF SAFE.
Box Containing Heirlooms of Cadwallader
Family Repeatedly Robbed.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. G.. With the
announcement Of second arrest ii the
tadwalador safe robbery ease, the mem
bers of that family have begun to wondc.
how many persons have been living for
the last three years ut the expense OF the
family strong box. The police say that
three families have, and wonder that the
cadWaladers did not find il ont before
The family owns 4 large amount Of heir
looms in the shape Of jewels which are
kept ~ the great safe. In searching the
safe recently II was found jewel ease
WAS gone. Further investigation showed
that lots Of others Wer" missing. Detec-
tivcS put on the casr saw William
q Brien. an elevator man, open the safe
and take ont some money. DBrien con
fessed that h" had been doing it a long
while and implicated Robert Reed, for
Nor Office boy Of the CadWallnders. Reed
confessed and implicated another man,
who as yet las not been arrested .\hout
half il pint Of diamonds and much other
iewelrY have been recovered, as well as
scores of pawn tickets.