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LONDON

LONDON. March 24.-Money was in
good demand in the market today and
supplies We're reduced. Discounts We're
fairly steady. Trading on the stock ex-
change was moderately active, the near
ness of the settlement restraining opera
uons. standard issues being realized to al
low funds to be invested in the attractive
new Japanese loan, which is already at
per cent premium. and the Siamese Az
per cent of $1,000, ,000 which was issued at
951z. was largely oversubscribed and was
quoted at 21z per cent premium. In con-
nection with the SiameSe loan the man
ayers of the Hongkong and Shanghai bank,
realizing that there would be a rush as
sembled the staff early and opened the
lists at 8 o'clock this morning. The lists
were closed at 10:45 a. m. Consols eased
slightly Americans opened firm and i'm
proved a fraction to over parity, Canadian
Pacific. Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
and Union Pacific were the features. The
undertone was good and prices further
advanced and closed firm. Grand Trunk
was firm. despite the fact that the traffic
returns did not equal expectations. For
eigners were steady. Russians were sup
ported early, but weakened later. Japanese
6s of 1904 were quoted at 1873 The
amount of bullion taken into the Bank OF
England on balance today, $4,000.
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COFFEE AND SUGAR

NEW YORK. March 24-The market
for coffee futures opened steady at de-
cline OF 5@10 points, following lower Eu-
rOpean cables. Offerings We're very light
however, and later in the session a mod
crate demand from local bulls and I'm
prices The close was quiet and un-
changed to decline of points. Sales
were reported of 35, $50 bags, including
May at 640c; July, 6.55c; September
6:75c: December. 6.95c. Spot Rio quiet:
No. invoice. 71zc: mild steady
Sugar-Raw, nominal: fair refining.
4Ac; centrifugal. Sc test. 4zc; molasses
sugar. &c; refined. dull
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CASH SALES
Minneapolis. March "a

No. l Northern wheat-s cars. s1.12h;
II cars, $L12%; cars, H.1S; 1 car,
No. 2 Northern wheat-4 cars. s1.oS; /
car, sf.O7k; l car. 81. Os14: 3 cars, s1.OsA
2 cars. s1.0s%; cars, s1.os1z; cars.
No. wheat-fe cars. 81. 90: Q cars.
81 O2; i car. sl.O01k cars, 81 .O21z; 8
cars, 81 03: cars, 81. OIL: cars. s1.04.
No. Wheat car. 931zc; cars, 91c:
3 cars; rs, s2c;, 80 cars, soc; 2 cars, s6c; !
cars. CSC; car s1.O3; car. s7c; 2 cars,
Rejected Wheat-6 cars, soc; cars,
a2c; cars. zoe; 1 car, 7s1kc; car. 7skc;
SIC; ! car. 7Sc; / car. S3c; l car, Sic; !
car, SIC; 1 car, 75c; car frost, S5c; i
car bin burned; 7Sc; cars, CSC; car, soc.
No. 3 Corn car. 43Ac; car, 43c.
No. Corn-2 cars. 44c; 2 cars, 43c.
No Grade Corn-1 car. 42c; car, 421kc.
No. White Oats-1 car, 292c
No. White Oats-12 cars. 29Hc
No. White Oats-5, 900 bu to arrive.
2sssc; 10 cars. 29c; / car. 2S&c.
No. 3 Oats cars, 2s14c; 3 cars. 2Sc;
a-' ] car 29c; cars, 2S%c; car, yellow,
No Grade oats-1 car. 2s1kc; car, 27c.
No. 2 Rye car. 7sc; car, sO1kc.
No. Rye car. soc.
No. Barley car, 42c; i car 39c;
No. / Feed Barley-3 cars. ssc; / car.
wheaty, 3719c; ! car. 391zc; l car, 3Sc.
No. Feed Barley car, 39c; cars.
S7Ac C; 3 cars. 3Sc; l car, 3SAc.
No. Flaxseed-4 cars, 81 SO; car,
dockage, 81 391z; l part car s137
No Grade Flaxseed- car, 81. IA
Durum Wheat @car No. spring.
mixed. SSe; 1 car, no grade. 75c; l car,
rejected, 75c; car No. mixed, SEC.
Timothy Seed-66 sacks, cwt, s2.35; 1o7
sacks, cwt 81. 81
Mustard Seed-22 sacks, per ton, SIS. 90.
Screenings part car, per ton, 50. 90.
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DULUTH

Duluth. Minn.-Wheat stocks are ex-
pected 10 show but little change this
week and flax to decrease $4,000 bu. The
wheat market was fairly active and weak.
May opened sc lower at $107s. sold at
sl07&. fell to s1.06s4 and closed at s1.07A
a loss of ne. July fell 1Bc. Flax was
dull and lower; May lost 1Ac. Oats ad-
No. northern. s1.O6L: on track. No. j
northern, sl.06A: No. 9 northern. s1.00A
MLO3% durum. No. /, 93c; No. 2, 92c;
May. sl07A; July, s1.c5s; September.
May, s1.37; oats to arrive. 30Ac; on
track, 30Hc; rye to arrive. nc; on track.
TIC; barley. feed, 33c to 37c; mailing, &c
to 14c; Cars inspected: Wheat z. last
year, 53c; oats, Is: fax none, last year
az. Receipts-Wheat, 1874 bu; oats,
21.I21: barley. 299; fax, 4.267. Shipments
Wheat, 2,169
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STATE GRAIN INSPECTION

Inspected In :. Wheat : Cars = Great
Northern-No. l hard. /: No. / northern.
S; No. northern, IS; No. 3, 27; No. 4,
SO; rejected, "a; no grade, 3.
&C. NJ. & St P.-No. northern, 8; No. 3,
6; No. 4, "a; rejected, 20.
M. & ST. L.-No. i northern, 8; No. 2
northern, 5; No. 3, 1; No. 4, 3; rejected, /.
500 Line-No. northern, II; No. 2
northern, 49,. No. 3. 8; No. A. 13; re-
Northern Pacific-No. northern, /; No.
northern. 2: No. 8, 6; No. 4, 19.
c., st. p, NJ. * Ono. northern, 2;
No: 8. !; rejected, 2.
Totals-No. / hard. /; No. 1 northern,
29; No. northern. 43; No. 3, A; No. 4,
lis; rejected, 69; no grade, 3.
rejected durum wheat: /; rejected winter
l; No. yellow corn, 4; No. 8 corn, 10;
No: corn. i; no grade corn, 2; No. 2
white oats, 5; No. white oats, 20; No.
white oats, "a; No. 3 oats. q; no grade
/ oats,-2 No. 3 rye, /; No. barley, 3; No.
4 barley, 13; No. i feed barley, IS; No. 2
feed barley. IS: no grade feed barley, 8;
No. northwestern fax, 2; No. 1 fax,
II; rejected fax: 2; no grade fax. 1.
Cars Inspected Out-No. durum wheat,
l.; No. i hard wheat. /; No. / northern
wheat, -; No. 2 northern wheat, 80; No.
wheat. IS; No. wheat, 55; rejected
wheat, 8: no grade wheat, 4: mixed wheat.
l; No yellow corn. 3; No. 3 corn. G;
No; corn, 2; no grade corn. l: No. 3
oats, 2; No. 3 barley, 1; No. barley. "a:
No. 1rfeed barley, 4; No. rye, /; No. /
northwestern fax, 4; No. / fax, 2; re-
jected fax, l.
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CHICAGO PRopucE

CHICAGO. March 24-Butter firm:
creameries, 20@27c; dairies, 1S623c Eggs
steady; at mark, cases included. 15%c.
Cheese steady: daisies. lsG131kc: twins.
12Q12Hc; Young Americas, I3Ic. Poul,
I3c; springs. 13c. Potatoes steady: bur,
banks. 25@27c; rurals. 24627c. Veal
steady; so to so pound weights. 4kc. 65
to 90 pound weights. 5Q6hc; so to l25
pound weights, 1850
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METAL MARKETS

NEW YORK, March .24.-Copper ad-
vanced in London. closing at e67 15s for
spot and SIS IS Cd for futures. Locally
the market is quiet and without material
change. Lake is quoted at s15-37lk q
1880; electrolytic, SIS. .25@15.3711; casting
at S14S7h @15.25. Iron closed at 54s 60
In Glasgow and 49s in Middlesborough
Locally the situation was unchanged. No
] foundry northern is quoted at $17.95 q
1925: No foundry northern at s17.504
1900; No. l foundry southern and No. ]
foundry southern soft at $17.75G1s.25.
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northern. 81. .os@1 IL: July, sO% @so1kc;
puts soc bid; calls. Gle asked. Rye
Steady; No. 1. e4A g641kc. Barley-Dull;
No 2. Sic; sample, 3Sq50c. Oats-Steady;
standard, 31% G32c. Corn, nc higher: No
3. 471k; May, 4S%c bid; puts, 4SJsc asked;
calls, 4S7Ac asked
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NEW YORK

NEW YORK, March 24-Money on call
firm. 3@3n per cent. closing bid 3A, Of
fered at 315. Time loans steady; go and
80 days, 3A m31a per cent; six months, 3Ia
per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 3a4 10
AZ per cent Sterling exchange weak
closing steady, with actual business in
bankers bills at 81. S5 60D4 S5 65 for de-
mand and at 81 SO. 504. SO so for sixty
81 S61k 04.87; commercial biiis. 81. S3zs.
Bar silver. 57Ac. Mexican dollars, 4412c.
Government bonds firm; railroad bonds
strong
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MONEY REPORTS
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Todav's
statement of the treasury balances in the
general fund. exclusive of the $3.50 00O =
600 gold reserve in the division of redemp-
tion, shows: Available cash balance
$l39, 461, 730; gold, $66, 49,, 900; silver, $25,
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NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, March 24-Cotton fu-
lures closed quiet; March, 1880; April,
1850; May. 6.6sc: June. 7.59c; July. 7.60c;
August 7.63c; September. 764c; October
7.6Sc; November 7.71c; December 7.74c;
middling upiands. S.15c; middling gulf
s.4ec: sales, 200 bales.
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ST. LOUIS

st. Louis--Ciose: wheat-Lower; No. .
red cash elevator: 81 1:04&; track. 81 IA;
hard. 81. .06G1 .07. Corn-Higher; No. 2
cash. 46c; track, Az G4Sc; May. 1880:
July. 46%c- Oats-Higher; No. cash.
33L @33kc.
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MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR MARKE I
MiIlers Knock Ten Cents More Off the
Patents-Demand Fair

The weakness in the wheat market
caused further lowering in prices of 1Oc
Demand is only fair buyers again holding
off for lower prices.
Shipments, As, 073 brls
First patents, Sc 00G6 10; second pat
ents, 80. SOQ5.90; first clears. 81. .256i As:
second clears. s2.70@2.S0. (These are ali
T. o. b. in wood.)
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KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. Mo.-Wheat-Lower; May,
s4h: July. 1875 d7shc; cash No. hard.
sl.02@1.o4 No. 3. s7hc@s1 .0s; No. 4.
s6c@Ssc; No. 2 red. 81. .0541 -os; No. 3,
81 .03G1 .06; No. 4. 90cdSl.02 Corn
Weak; May, 44N @45c: July, 44%c; cash
No 2 mixed, ASK q46c; No. 3, 45a4c: No.
2 white. 46946Ac; No. 3, 46c. Oats-No.
white, 331z G341kc; No. . mixed, 33G34c.
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PARIS

PARIS. March 24.-Three. per cent
rentes. SO francs IS centimes for the ac-
count Exchange on London, 25 francs
161s ceT.times for checks
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CLOSING STOCK LIST

Quotations furnished by Edwards Wood
Co.. main Office Fifth and Robert streets,
st. Paul.
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LIVERPOOL

Liverpool-Wheat-S steady; No. ]
California. 6s 10d; futures steady; May,
IS SID: July. 6s 7Ad: September, 6s SID.
Corn-Spot firm; American mixed. As 4Hd;
American mixed old. As lid; futures quiet;
March, Is S5sd; May, IS 4&d.
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BERLIN

BERLIN. March g4.-Exchange on Lon-
don. 20 marks 4S1s pfennings for checks.
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MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee. Wis.-Flour-Dull Wheat
Weaa; No. 1 northern. sl.1Slz; No. ;
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DAILY WHEAT MOVEMENT

The following are the receipts and ship
ments at the principal primary wheat
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don, 70 meiIks p FItIIIIIIIe5S TOT CIltChS.
s25 to Pacific Coast Via Northern Pacific
One way colonist tickets on sale daily
until MAY 18th Tourist sleeping cars
for which the Northern Pacific is famous
Ask about thenA George ID. Rogers, City
Ticket Agent, Fifth and Robert streets.
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Puts and Calls

81 11%; curb. 81 .105s. Milwaukee Nav
wheat puts, 81 10%; calls. s1.l3%; JULY
wheat puts, 9oc; calls. 90%c; May corn
puts, 4Sssc; calls, 4S%c.
Minneapolis ReceIpts and sbjnr,an.,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15

and some in this locality. IL YOU
are interested in seeing this book.
write the schools, Scranton, Pa
also state If you are interested 10
any Of their 10 courses, and their
representative will call on your
next trip and show you this book.
Board at no cost. Minneapolis WatchmaIing
school Sch Seventh street and Hennepin avenue
Madam Oakley, who is a lady
OF most pleasing appearance on
the stage and with unusual
powers is a vocalist, captured
the audience completely and the
praise which she receives through
the columns Of the press is not to
be Wonde Tered at. Il e w is t 8 b
idaho Tribune. AT the armo-
.ry for benefit Of Mercy Hospital.
Wanted Girl for general house
work Apply to Mrs. ID. + Bangs
Deaf School.
Building blocks. Beat nature.
Devils Lake Fortified Brick and
Stone company 6tf
Free books and car fare paid
Fall term begins Sept. 4th. Send
for atalog Queen City Business
College. ookston, MINI. If
Sewing Machine needles for all
makes Of machines at Gilbcrtson's
|S ~ tt
s The most enthusiastic audi
ence ever seen at the opera house
was that which greeted Madam
Ga key last night. Every inch Of
sta nding room was taken, but
with this iscotnfort the vast
audience was held en- arpture, and
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0a0a0a0n0 g0a0a0 0m0a0ga
CITY in BRIEF


5s First National Bank loans money
not only ON farms, but on good city
property, as well II
+ ID. Miller, Of Webster, is
preparing to build a Sc, 900 resi-
dence at that place this fall.
Figure yoyaT lumber bills
with Nels Hawk insen and save
money.
Miss Margaret Stewart of
Grand Forks has accepted the
position Of book keeper in Hodg-
kinson s drug store. /:
"A car load Of Irvine just received
and will be sold at bargains. ST
s2ltf j. H. Prosser.
Col. Creel is bull ng a COW barn
hog house and machinery shed
Lon his farm near the city.
The contrac tor is w. G. Fosburg.
For Sale IA number Of desir-
| able resid ence lots, also lots of de-
sirable resid ences business blocks
and farm lands.
M. d. BRENNAN..
Mr. and Mrs. r. p. Mann and
Ichildren have returned from a
visit with Mrs. Mann $ parents
at Sank Centre, MINI. &
A sewing machine is worthless
without 8 needle. Gilbertson has
lit for any machine 10 til
N Geo. e. Talmadge. who was
formerly G. store keeper in
this city, and who is now hold
ling a similar position at Glass
gov, Mont, spent Sunday with
friends in the city
For Rent. An 8 room house.
furnished. quire at the
Inter ocean office
Chief Hurst received b letter
from Al. Fl Alvin, a business
man of Aberde cen. S. D. whose
brother died at M ercy Hospital d
few days ago enclosing a draft
to- pay for funeral expenses and
thanking Mr.. Hurst for the iii I
terest he had taken in the mat
ter. The brother stated that
the remains would be removed
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Mems Shoes

Our shoe department is the largest in the
west. All the new fall shapes now on dis
play. The best $3.50 and $500 shoes are
found only at the New York Cash Store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
the daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E. Gessner.

Wineman says:
Nearly all our overcoats s
and and suits are made MP s
in fabrics that are moth 3
proof and water proof. {
That's quite an idea, isn't it? (
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Boys Clo tlAirlg.

Can be seen in endless variety at the New
York Cash Store. We have made this a spe-
cial study and can justly say our stock is far
superior to any shown elsewhere. We have
clothes for boys Of all ages from three to Is
years in two or three pieces, some in Norfolk
style, some Buster Brown, some with long
pants and vests, at prices that will save you
money by buying here.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Mems Fur LINED Goats

On fur Of all kinds we are headquarters.
Mems fur and fur-lined coats can be had at
all prices IN Dog, Galloway, Raccoon and
shawl collars of unplucked otter All prices.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Under ear

A. G. Staley's world famous men, ! UNDER
wear sold only at the New York Cash Store.
This is acknowledged by expert judges to be
one of the best makes Of mems underwear on
the market. We have exclusive agency.
The price is just as low as others at far in.
ferior goods. All grades in single garments
or combination suits. Mems fieeced-lined
underwear in all sizes. Shirts and drawers,
worth Sl.25 per suit, special SOC per suit.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15

she was compelled to respond to
encores again and again. Gran
vile, Qdaho) News. At the
Armory for benefit Of Mercy
Hospital.
Wanted One all round pants
man, and one bushelman,
J,J. Burtcher,
Devils Lake, N. ID.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
From lhe II 1Ise Of
zupp en- elmer

We received hundreds Of swell fall suits
and overcoats, cut to the latest decree Of
fashion. The double breasted and sack coats
are cut a little longer this season, thus giving
more graceful lines to the figure. You can
have plain blue and blacks, grey mixed and
brown mixed in plaids and stripes, ranging
from SIS. 90 TO $50. 90 per suit.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15

The Singer Sewing Machine
company has rented the Ruger
building on Kelly avenue and
opened a distributing Office in il.
Five counties will be supplied
from this point. The Office will
be in charge of Thos. Turner.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Good Dressers

Cannot afford to miss the opportunity of
seeing the largest and most complete line of
mems young mems and boys clothing ever
shown In town. III
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Fall Hats and Cans

The new Fall hats and caps can be found
at tn New York Cash Store The Knox, Cor
don and Stetson hat in soft or derby style can
shape have arrived at the usual low prices
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15

There was d double wedding
at Minnewaukan this week when
Miss Lizzie Gessner was united
Fin marriage TO Harry Chapman
land Miss Emma Gessner was
married t0 William Wilkinson.
All the young people reside Dit
Penn, the brides being sisters,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-09-15
Men S Furnishings

For Fall wear can be found in endless
variety. Mems neckwear in four hand,
strings, bows and shield ties All styles in
heavy and lightweight. Mems hosiery in
fancy and plain colors. Mems handkerchiefs,
gloves and underwear in all qualities.
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BLOOM FIELD.

Bloomfield, March 20-The question
of consolidating the schools in Roscoe
township, erecting a central school
building and furnishing free transpor.
tation for all students in the township,
which has been agitated during the
past WINERY was settled at the polls last
Monday and the proposition was voted
down. The law required majority
vote in each district and while in
some districts the vote was almost
unanimous in favor of the proposition,
other districts gave large vote in
opposition.
The Epworth league birthday social
held at the D. R. Allender home on
Friday evening was very enjoyable
affair and was attended by about thir.
ty-f1ve leaguers and friends. The col.
lection Of birthday pennies amounted
to $3.50. The principal amusement OF
the evening was a spelling match in
which Miss Blanche Songer being the
champion speller, was awarded beau.
tiful stick pin which was made of a
fragment of rock taken from Washing
toms monument at Mt. Vernon. Re
freshm ents were served.
Judge and Mrs. F. w. Eichelberger
returned Friday from Centerville
where the Judge has been holding
court. Mrs. Eichelberger who has
been very i'll, is slowly regaining her
usual strength. After spending week
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here they go to Keosauqua where the
judge will hold court,

here they go to Keosauqua where the
Judge will hold court.
Messrs. Harry Burchett, Fred Rob-
erts, Ed. S. Smith and Walter Johnson
attended a meeting Of the Elks' lodge
held in Ottumwa Friday evening at
which Mr.. Johnson took the degree of
the order.
T. ]. Bryant has been spending the
past week in Griswold and Red Oak
on business and pleasure.
Mrs. A. M. Swift has returned from
Pulaski where she has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Miller.
Levi Kennedy will move this week
has replaced the dwelling recently de.
stroyed by fire.
Mrs. |. N. Beckley has returned from
Coatsville, Mo-, where she has been
visiting her brother-in-law, G.. T. Mitch.
ell
| The Twentieth Century club met
Friday afternoon with Mrs. G. L. Stat
ford. The lesson on the subject OF
character and customs Of the Japanese
was led by Mrs. Chas. D. Fortune. An
interesting paper relative to the sub.
ject Of the hour was read by Mrs o. D.
Wray. Many beautiful curios given
Mrs. Stafford by her son while in Japan
added interest to the topics under dis.
cussion.
David Rothstein left Saturday for
Chicago to spend few days with rela.
tives.
Josiah Rominger has returned from
Missouri where he has been spending
several months with relatives
Mrs. A. M. King, Of Omaha, Neb., is
visiting at the home of Mrs. A. G.. Les.
ter. She leaves the first of the week
for West Grove to visit her son, Frank
Hoy.
Alex Breeding has purchased the
Greggs property in the south part OF
town for 5000. He will retire from
farm life and make his home in town
Hon. H. H. and Palmer Trimble, OF
Keokuk, were business visitors at this
place Saturday.
Felix Doran, of Wanita, spent Satur.
day in the city as the guest of Miss
Martha Wray.
Mrs. Losey, of Meadow Grove, Neb
has returned home after visiting her
daughter, Mrs I. N. Beckley
Oscar Gray is spending several days
in Centerville visiting his father, o. 8
Gray.
Mrs. e. A. Young entertained the
Young and Ferguson families at din
ner Saturday evening in honor of the
twenty-sixth birthday anniversary OF
her son, DR.. ]. W. Young, Of West
Grove.
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GETS PROMOTION
J. F. RICHARDS, TRAlNMAsTER OF
MILWAUKEE, HAS TERRI
TORY INCREASED.
w. 3. Foster Of Kansas City Made SUI
perintendent Of Dee MoInes Division
Heavy Freight Train on the Bur-
llngton - Railroad Notes.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Nv. B. Foster trainmaster Of the
Kansas City-Laredo division of the Mil
waukee, has been appointed to sue
coed the late F. D. Tucker as superin-
tendent Of the Des Moines division Of
the same road. The west division and
the Kansas City terminals have been
added to the territory of ]. F. Rich
ards, trainmaster of the Milwaukee in
this city, making distinct advance
ment for the Ottumwa man.
Mr.. Richards was formerly chief dis
patcher Of the Kansas City division
and for about two years has been
trainmaster. He will now have charge
Of the division from Laredo to Kansas
City and the Kansas City terminals of
the company in addition to his present
territory. He has been a popular and
efficient official and his many friends
are pleased to know that his services
have won deserved recognition from
the company. He will for the present
continue to make his headquarters in
Ottumwa.
W. B. Foster, who has been train
master of the Kansas City-Laredo divi-
sion and superintendent Of the Kansas
City terminals, is one of the best
known railroad men on the Milwaukee.
The order became effective today.
Haul Big Train.
One of the heaviest freight trains
ever pulled into Ottumwa was an ex-
ira which arrived from the west Sat
urday morning in charge of Conductor
A. A. Taylor The train consisted Of
sixty-fve loaded freight cars, $500
tons. The run of twenty-four miles
from Maxon to Ottumwa was made in
one hour John H. Rowland was the
engineer and T. Riley, the fireman, the
engine being No. Blu, one Of the mon
ster D4 class, which have been in use
on the Ottumwa division Of the Bur-
lilgton for the past year.
IA few years ago the train would
have been wonder in railroad circles
but is now only a sample of the longer
trains being hauled on all the rail-
roads,.
Leaves for Chicago.
Raymond McCroskey, formerly bill
clerk at the Rock Island freight depot,
left Saturday morning for Chicago,
where he has accepted a position in
the general offices of the Michigan, In
diana and Illinois Railway & Steam.
ship Co. e. H. Hammond, assistant
check clerk, succeeds Mr.. McCroskey
and Clarence Kleinman takes the posi-
ton Of assistant check clerk.
Caught Between Car Doors.
W. g. Brock, an emigrant on his
way to Venango, Nebraska, was the
victim Of peculiar accident Thurs
day evening while riding on the Gales
burg division. He walked into the
offices Of the Burlington relief depart