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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
HAD REMARKABLE RECORD
Daniel A Swigert Dead After an
Interesting Career.
NATIVE OF FREDERICK COUNTY
Worked on Many Railroads, Was in a
Number Of Wrecks and Passed through
War Wi,i.ou Injury.
War WfIcu Injury.

Daniel a Swigert. former resident
Of Martinsburg and for many years
a we'll known Baltimore 81 Ohio rail-
road engineer, died at the home of
Mr.. II. G.. Oglebay. in Cumberland,
Sunday morning at the age Of So
years. Mr. Swiaert was visiting the
family Of Mr. Oglebay, when stricken
with paralysis. He suffered the first
stroke several years ago, after which
he resided at the soldiers home at
Dayton, Ohio.
Mr.. Swigert was native of Fred.
erick county, Md, but was reared
near Hedgesville. He had a remarka-
BILE career, and was one of the best
known railroad men i'll this section of
the country. He was railroad en-
gineer. worked on II different rail-
roads and in rs different states during
his lifetime. He was in nine col
lisions and bad his engine wrecked
every time. without injury to himself
or anyone OIL his train. At the time
of his death he was a member CT the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
During the Civil war Mr.. Swigert
served for Virginia as a scout and in
Coles cavalry. He was present at
the John Brown raid, the capture,
trial and execution. He was in over
200 battles and skirmishes and never
received wound in any of them.
He wrote a book narrating his expert
ences in the war and on the rail and
left it to William w. Burton, Of Balti-
more
Mr. Swigert is survived by two
daughters and one son-Miss Mollie
Swigert, Mrs. Kate LilieDthal, 911
Madison avenue, Baltimore, and Mr..
Charles Swigert. of Baltimore. The
remains will probably be taken to
Baltimore for burial.
Mr.. Swigert lived in Ma'tinsburg
about 30 years ago, and was the enGi.
neer ON the train of which Mr.. B. f.
Slane was conductor. Several years
ago he suffered stroke If paralysis,
when he retired from active life. He
had many relatives ID Martinsburg,
among them being Mrs. Julia zepp.
an aunt and Mrs. Howard Runkles. a
neice. About 10 days ago he was in
this place on a visit to relatives and
TO Cumberland in apparently
better health than for some time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as individual disorder of the
system. 0verwork, loss of sleep. nervous
tension will be followed by utter collapse,
unless remedy is Immediately found.
There's nothing so efficient to cure dis
orders of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric
Bitters. Its wonderful tonic, and eff
fective nervine and the greatest all
around medicine for run down systems.
1t dispels Nervousness, Rheumatism and
Neuralgia and expels Malaria germs,
Only soc, and satisfaction guaranteed by
E. c. Shepherd, druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
A sweet breath

is never failing sign of a healthy stom-
ach. When the breath is bad the stomach
is out of order. There is no remedy in
the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
for curing indigestion, dyspepsia and al
stomach disorders, Mrs. Mary S. Crick,
of White Plains, KY, writes. 81 have
been dyspeptic for years; tried all kinds
of remedies but continued to grow worse.
By the use of Kodol | began to improve
at once. and after taking few bottles am
fully restored in weight, health and
strength and can eat whatever | like. -
Kodol digests what you .eat and makes
the stomach sweet. Sold by Clifford w.
Tabler and.W. S. Harper & Co., drug
gists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

'Just in the nick of time our little boy
was saved" writes Mrs. w. Watkins OF
Pleasant City, o. pneumonia had
played sad havoc with him and terrible
cough set in besides. Doctors treated
him. but he grew worse every day. AT
length we tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, and our darling
was saved He's now sound, and well.
Everybody ought to know, it's the only
cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung dis
eases. Guaranteed by E. c. Shepherd,
druggist. Price soc and SI.oo. Trial
bottles free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
ChEsAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
"CHESAPEAKE LINE"


ELEQUNT PASSENGER STEAMERS,
AUGUSTA AND ATLANTA"
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK va.
Steamers leaves Baltimore daily lex
cept Sunday at $50 A. N. and arrive at
Old Point Comfort at E A. NJ. and Norfolk
at us A. M, where all connections is
made with the Rail Lines for all points
South and Southwest.
YORK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER CHAR
LoTTE" AND baltimore"
FOR WEST POINT AND RICHMOND, VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday 1t 5 P. NJ, and
arrive at West Point at 7.3o A. NJ, and
Richmond at o.I5 A. NJ.
Landings on York River will be made
at Gloucester Point. Clay Bank and ALI
mond's in each direction.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIER 10 AND Io LIGHT ST. WHARF.
Through tickets to all points can be
secured, baggage checked and staterooms
reserved from the City Ticket Offices,
Nos. 100, 40 and I27 E. Baltimore St,
or the General Offices, $50 Light ST.,
Baltimore, Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, f. ] CHISM,
General Manager, Gen'l. Pass. Agt
I. II. MCDANIEL, Travelling Pass. Agt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
mR.'EDWAHD MCDONALD INJURED
NEAR DUFFtELDs FRIDAY NIGHT.
Was on Ills Way Home From shenan.
doah Junction when Hit Bya
Freight.

Mr.. Edward Mcdonald, agent for
the Baltimore q Ohio at Duilields
who is well known III this city having
many relatives here, had very mar
row escape from death, while walking
along the tracks between Shenandoah
junction and Dnfiields Friday night.
Mr.. Mcdonald left this city last
night on train No. 46. He got off at
Shenandoah Junction, which is the
nearest point to Duffields. where the
train stops and started to walk to that
place which is only mile distant. He
had not gone far before lie was struck
by passing train. supposed to have
been freight He was rendered IN
and lay beside the track
for about two hours. when he revived
and was able to 90 home
His injuries are rather serious, but if
he is able to survive the shock he will
likely recover. 1t is supposed that
the storm drowned the noise of the
approaching trian, and lie was struck
before he could get out of the way
After he arrived at his home atDpffields
treatment was secured.
He was resting comfortably at noon,
but was not vet considered out of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
coLoNlsT. FARES.

Commencing September l4th and
continuing daily to and including
October 14th, 1904, the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad will place on sale daily.
from all stations, on9-wav colonist
tickets to principal points in Cali
fornia. Arizona, British Columbia.
Colorado, Montana, New Mexico,
Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah
Washington, Wyoming. ETC., at
greatly reduced rates.
For tickets and full informtion, call
on or address ticket agents. Ba tim ore
& Ohio railroad.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
TO ,hs world. Fa,r-vsry Low Rat.

To the worlds Fafr-very Low Rate
Various forms Of excursion tickets to
st. Louis via Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad now on sale from Mar.
tinsburg as follows:
SEASON TICKETS, good to return
until December Is, 1904, to be sold
daily at rate of S33. 30 round trip.
SIXTY DAY Excursion Tickets, final
limit not later than December IS,
1904. to be sold daily at rate Of
S27.70 round trip.
FIFTEEN DAY Excursion Tickets, to
be sold daily at rate Of $22. rs
round trip.
VARIABLE ROUTE EXCURSION
TICKETS, either season or sixty
day. will lie sold going via one di-
rect ronte and returning via
another direct route, full informa
ton concerning which can be OBJ
tanned from Ticket Agents
STOP.OVERS not exceeding ten days
at each point will be allowed at
Washington, Deer Park, Mountain
Lake Park, Oakland and Mitchell,
Ind, (for French Like and West
Baden Springs), within return
limit, upon notice to conductor
and deposit of ticket with de-
pot Ticket Agent Immediately
upon arrival.
ST0P-OVERS not exceeding ten days
will be allowed at st. Louis on all
one way Except Colonists' Tickets
to the Pacific COAST and round
trip tickets reading to points be-
yond st. Louis, upon deposit of
ticket with Validating Agent and
payment of fee of $1.00.
Three Solid observation-disclosures are run
daily from New York, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and Washington
via Parkersburg and Cincinnati to
st. Louis.
Three Solid Vestibuled trains are run
daily from Pittsburg, Wheeling
and Columbus via Cincinnati to
St. Louis.
Magnificent coaches, sleeping cars,
observation cars and unexcelled
dining ear service.
For illustrated folder, time table and
full information, call at Ticket
Office, Baltimore 81 Ohio Railroad.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
MARRIED IN HAGERST0WN.
Miss ella Hensel Becomes bride of Mr.
Charles =. Long, of This City.

Charles =. Long, of IThts City.
Miss Ella E. Hensel aud Mr.. Charles
S. Long, both well-known young resi-
dents of this city. were quietly mar
ried in Hagerstown Monday morn
ing. The ceremony was performed at
the parsonage of Grace United Breth-
rem church by the pastor, Rev. 9. K.
Hartman The ceremony was wit
messed by only few friends, among
whom were Miss.Ida Long and Mr.. J.
W. Unger, of this CITY, who accom-
panied the couple.
The wedding came as a surprise to
their many friends here. The couple
left here Monday morning on the
Cumberland Valley and returned home
M lnday night. The groom is a well
known young carpenter of this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Long will reside in this
city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
NORFOLK & WESTERN RY.
Schedule in effect May 20, 1904.
SOUTHBOUND

SOUIHBOUND
Leave Shenandoah Junction.
No. 1885 a. m. for Roanoke and
intermediate stations. Bristol. Knox
vile and Chattanooga. Pullman sleep
er for Knoxville. Also for Bluefield,
Pocahontas, Columbus, Cincinnati and
points west. Pullman for Roanoke
and St. Louis.
No. I.--2 90 a, m. daily, for Roonoke,
Bristol, Bluefield, Pocahontas, Welsh
Pullman sleepe. Shenandoah Junction
to Welsh.
No. 27.-6 90 p. m. for Berryville, Front
Royal, Luray, Elkton and intermediate
stations.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 28.-Io.I5 for a. m. for Shepherds.
town, Antietam and Hagerstcwn.
No. I4.-o.o4 for Hagerstown ard points
north. Pullman sleeper to New York
No. 2.-2.56 a. m. daily, for Hagerstown.
Pullman sleeper for Philadelphia.
For rates, schedule, etc., apply to any
agent N. & w. Ry, or
w. B. BEvILL, M. F. BRAGG,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Trav. Pass. Agt.
Roanoke, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
MURDER IN HAGERSTOWN.
SIMON TALHELM KILLED wIrH AN
AXE morDAY AFTEHNoON.
Charles burton Arrested on suspicion
of Committing Crime-Heiatives
ofDead Man Live Here.

Simon Talbelm, of Hagerstown. aged
70 years, a well-known veteran of the
Civil war, was found murdered at
his home in that city Monday after
noon. His skull was crushed, his left
jaw was broken and his left ear al.
most severed from lis head. Charles
Burton, aged 90 years, who lived in
the same house with the dead man,
was arrested on suspicion OF being the
murderer. and is being held pending
the verdict Of the coroner's jury.
Robbery Is believed to have been
the motive for the crim9. Talhelm
was veteran of the Civil war and
drew government pension Of Sl2 a
month. He received three months
pay on Saturday aud Sunday night
was known to have some $50 on his
person, including $50 gold piece.
The later coin and some Of the ether
money, could not be found Monday
evening The scene of the murder,
West Antietam street, is in the heart
of the city. less than two blocks from
the courthouse.
Burton, the man under arrest on
suspicion, was seen in the Talhelm
yard during the afternoon and was
spending money literally when placed
undsr arrest.
The murdered man is a relative Of
the TaIhelms Of Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
FARM BUILDINGS BURNED.
Barn and Crib OF Isaac D. Vanmeter Go
Up In Smoke.

Up In smoke.
The large barn and corn crib on the
farm of Mr.. Isaac d. VanMeter, near
Wlnebrenner' Crossroads, about six
miles from Martinsbnrg, were de-
stroyed by fire at a late hour Thurs
day afternoon, together with large
quantity of hav, grain and farming
implements. Very little of the con-
tents of the destroyed buildings was
taken OUT, and about everything went
up in smoke.
The fire occurred during the absence
Of Mr.. VanMeter and its origin is a
mystery. Mr.. VanMeter did not
know of his loss until he returned
home in the evening and found his
buildings in ruins. The loss will
probably reach $500, insured with
the Alexander q Trammeil agency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
MARYLAND DAY.

Monday, September 18th, will be
Maryland Day, and Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 14th, will be Louisiana Pur-
chase Day at the Worlds fair, and
for these occasions the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad will sell excursion
tickets on Saturday, September 10th.
good in coaches only and valid leav-
ing st. Louis not later than ten days,
including date of sale.
Round trip only $4,000 from Mar
tinsburg. Ask ticket agent for time
of trains and full information.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

Mr Charles Becker, for several years
she prescriptionist at the Shepherd
drug store MONDAY resigned bis posi-
6ion and Oh Wednesday left for pleas
ure trip 20 CHICAGO. Kansas CITY and
st. Lonis. Mr. Becker is capable
drug man and NAV locate m another
city. He will return TO Martinsburg
Pin about a month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

The Baltimore g. Ohio railroad will
run cheap excursions to st. Louis
Worlds Fair every Wednesday in
August, September and October. On
y $1,000 round trip from Martinsburg.
Tickets will be good going in coach
e. only on Special Trains.
Returning, tickets will be good in
coaches only on all regular trains,
leaving st. Louis not later than ten
days, including date.of sale.
Call on Ticket Agent for time of
trains and full information, 70
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
TRAIN MEN CONVICTED.
Found Guilty of Negligence I'm Gauss
ing Wreck.

Two trainmsn. Charles Bolan and
Oscar Harmon, charged with pegli-
gence in causing freight week on
the Cumberland Valley railroad last
New Years. were tried and found
guilty in the court at Chambersburg.
The trainmen were remauded and will
be sentenced,
Engineer Elmer Walck was killed in
the wreck and several trainmen were
injured. The prisoners said they had
forgotten the orders. The case of man.
slaughter against them has been con-
timed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

is the enc that will cleanse the system,
set tfle liver to action, remove the bile,
liar the complexion, cure headache and
cave good taste in the mouth. The ia
nous little pills for doing such work pleas
antly and effectually are DeWitts Little
Early Risers. Bob Moore, OF Lafayette,
Ind, says: "All other pills have used
grippe and sicken, while DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are simply perfect" Sold
by Clifford w. Tabler and w. S. Harper
& Co., druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
PROF. LIGHT DEPARTS.

Mr. George H. Light, who has been
spending the summer in this city as
the guest of his brother, Mr.. Charles
p. Light, on West King street. left
yesterday for Atlanta, Ga, where he
holds the position of instructor in
mathematics in the Georgia School of
Technology at that place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17

Trains Nos. ?, and no daily between Hs
serstown and Harrisburg.
Daily.
Daily except SUNDAY.
Trains Nos. ~ and 1oo.run daily between Harris
ourg and hsRer' town.
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
NJ. O KENNEDY, Vice Pres.'& Genl. sup't.
n A RIDDLE, W. A. GARD, CIV. MARTru,
Genl Pass. Agt. Agent. SUIT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
ARSON CASE DISMISSED.
None of the Evidence showed That Tall
ley Set the Goheen House ON Fire

ley Set the Goheen House ON Fire
Frank Talley. colored resident of
this city, was arraigned before JUS
tice Snyder last Friday on the charge
of arson. He was accused of setting
fire to the dwelling house OF Mr.
Michael Goheen, and occupied oy a
colored family of the name of Gore,
which was burned on last Saturday
night. The state was represented by
Wilbur Thomas. while the defendent
had no attorney.
Ths evidence was heard from a num-
Der of witnesses, but none of it was OF
nature to convict and the pisoner
was dismissed. 1t is the suppcsiton
of those residing in that section. that
the origin of the fire was the exDlod-
! ing of lamp.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
uBAlhoREaoH'e
RAILROAD.
In effect Nay 18th. roo4
WEgT POTlND
TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG.

MAINS LA T. o1AfSiNSBChtSs
No. IS daily at y % p. m. for Cincinnati 10
daily.
cago.
Ne: daily ats q p m. for wheeling, Co umbus
No. daily II p. m. for Cincinnati. Louisville
81 LOUIS. Connects for Berkeley Springs EXCEPT
No; dai yat s. N. for Cincinnati, Louisvili.
and St. Louis
No. daily at II 80 p. m. for Pittsburg and clevs
No. % daily except sundays at "a q m for Cum.
bertrand and intermediate stations. Coppects Tor
Berkeley springs.
EAST BOUND.
No. 10 daily AZ a for Washington and Bait
No at 4 % m for Washington. Baltimore.
PHILADELPHIA and New York. Connects for Fredenek
Except Sunday.
No. daily al 10 90 a m for Washington BaItimo,.
Philadelphia and New York. Connects for Lexing-
ton, Va. and Hagerstown except Sunday and Fred
erick daily
more, Philadelphia and New York
No. 6 daily alta 81 m for W Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York.
No. 46 daily at II m for Warrington, Bs1ti-
more, Philadelphia and New York.
No. II daily tDuquesne Limitedp at y Al a m
for Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York
No. Is daily except Sundays at IA IS for Frederick
Baltimore and all intermediate stations via old line
No. u daily except Sundays at l6 for Washing
ton and Baltimore and all intermediate stations.
onnects for Frederick.
Express trains all vestibuled and illumirat d tb
pintch Eight.
c $. SINS, General Manaf gsi,,n.,. y.
ID. 3. MARTIN Mgr, Pass. Traffic, Balto., Md
G. W, SANTMAN. Ticket gent. Martiusburs. W
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-17
w EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD

Schedule I'm Effect June I9, 1904.
HAGERsTowN AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Hagerstowp at 90 a. m, Iop. and
81 o5 p. m.
Arrive at Hagerstowr st7 SO a.. m. II Esp. m.
and 20 p
East Mall the only Sunday train
Connection at Highhed for Gettysburg, Hanovei
Spring Grove, York, Eastern Extension and points
on Baltimore and Harrisburg Division.
HAGERsTowN AND CHERRY RUN.
Leave Hagerstown at 10 a. M, II sop. m s.s
p. m. daily.
Arrive at Hagerstcwn at 20 I'm, 10 s5 a. NJ
HAGERsTowN AND cHAmBEpssuRs,
Leave Hagertown at 30 q. M, IL 90 d. m.
100 p. m.
Arrive at Haaerstown OF a. m. os p m and
p. m.
HAGERsTowN AND sHIPPENsBURe.
leave Hagerstown at Is, IL a. m. aud Is p.
Arrive at Hagerstown at OF a. m. and Iop. IN
vIAcUT-oFP HAoERsTowN AND cHAMBERsBusG.
Leave Hageastown at 3 40 p. m. Arrive at COP.
m, making connection with B. & c. V. r. r.
Quinsonia TO and from baltimore.
These trains will run daily except Sunday.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Hagersiown for Waynesboro and nteImedk
ate stations at IS a. m. and 90 =. m and arrive
at Hagerstown from Waynesboro and intermediate
points at % a. m. and o5 p m.
The Fast Mail from Balti 4 ore arriving at Haaers
town at 30 a. m. and leaving for Baltimore at IA
p. M being daily
For Frederick leave Eagerstown at o5 a. m. and
4I2p. m. Immediate connection at Brucevile.
r. NJ HOWELL, Gen'l. Pass. Az
B. II. GRlSWOLI, Gent. Traffic Mgr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
THE CARS APPEAL.
Army and Navy Asked to Stand Spon-
sors for the Czarevitch.

ST. PETERSBURG, August oT-August
"A the emperor telegraphed to Gen. Kuro-
patkin as follows: During the christening
or the czarevitch the tsaritza and myself
requested the army and navy in our hearts
to stand SPONSORS for his imperial hghness
May God preserve during the czarevltc h s
whole life the moral bonds between him and
all ranks of the army and navy, from the
ranks of the soldiers and seamen who are
dear to me and to Russia, and who have
proved their love for the fatherland and
the sovereign by their self-sacrifices and
exploits Willie suffering privations and en-
countering extreme dangers"
An imperial decree has been published d.
rectlng that, in commemorate ton of the
czarevitch'S birth, sum of money Shall be
assigned from the imperial privy purse
sulnclent to found one hundred SCHOLAR
ships These are to be divided equally be-
tween naval and military educational es-
Establishments. The scholarships are to be
named after the emperor and empress and
awarded to children Of deserving soldiers
and sailors killed or wounded in the war
The decree also directs that the admins
tration OF the imperial estates shall devote
the annual interest accruing from the sum
OF $l,ooO,OOO for the support in the name of
the Whole imperial family, Of families of
soldiers and sailors. the money to be used
preferably for the education of their chill
dren..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-27
Opening Prices Today Were
OFF Sympathetically.
SPECI ALTIES QUIET
PARTIAL RALLY WAS SOON FOL-
LOWED BY A DOWNWARD TURN.
st. Paul Became Lever to Advance
Trading and Reading Assisted in
Making Firm Close.

NEW YORK August 27-London prices
Tor American securities were quoted lower
and the local market today opened sym
pathetically OFF. with losses OF q and 81 In
some cases. st. Paul. Atchison. Union
Pacific. Canadian Pacific and Norfolk and
western led the decline Trading was
quiet In the specialties. and Amalgamated
Copper was rather we'll held
Additional slight declines were estab-
lfshed before the selling was checked by
the bidding UP of ST. Paul. That stock
was lifted from 152as TO 1881 In short
der, but while the demonstration checked
the general decline there were no vlgor-
Gus efforts made to rally other stocks
Chesapeake and Ohio. Metropolitan Street
railway, st. Louis Southwestern and Kan
sas City Southern preferred showed losses
at one time OF point. which were par
TALLY regained. At IL o'clock prices were
on the down grade again.
st. Paul was utilized again In the sec
ond hour as lever to advance the market.
Subsequently the spirited demand for
Reading and the favorable bank state
ment contributed to stiffen prices. st,
Paul touched l54a.. and Reading rose over
a point.
The market generally recovered to yes
terday's closing level. The closing was
firm