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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
one can und ;. and the report and
gain the lsno' : he desires without
wsdlng ,ss,1in shru : y and pages Of

s.,,as
The farnit :. .,s still not in place in
the house CO er. The chandeliers
are in plac +, uaever, and they are
such elapcr4. il hifairs that the senate
charnbey wIjs,b be eclipsed entirely.
There will e. III sorts Of praise for
the capitol cerrfnission from the house
and those chandeliers viii put every
thing else Including Gansey's paint
ing, In the shade. They are really
very beautiful affairs. They are cir
cular and the incandescent electric
lights are covered with a half globe
shaped contrlvance made OF ropes OF
glass. The electric light shining thru
this will cause THE members of the
house to want to hold night sessions
every night The glass ropes hang
from the chandelier in circle and are
brought together at the bottom, thus
forming q half globe shaped contriv-
ance. The glass ropes are made 0f
cut glass Yhe pieces OF glass are fast
ened together with wire and the eff
feet is very beautiful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
TIGER NABs WITNESS.
James krup, Indicted for Ballot Fraud
vanishes From Gotham Court.

New York, Nov. Thames Krup.
indicted for fraudulent voting IN
Charles F. Murphy's district and re-
leased vest rday morning on $4,000
cash bail, failed to appear when his
case was called for trial in the crini
nal branch Of the supreme court this
afternoon.
Attorney General Mayer, who was in
court, was indignant.
.fIf this defendant has left town." de-
clared the attorney general, Il know
with whom ne was last seen. and
will know how to proceed. I thought
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
ADMITS ILLEGAL VOTING.
Albert Farrar> Makes Confession IN
New York Court.

New York, Nov. 17--Albert Farrar.
accused Of illegal voting at New
York's contested dnayoralty election,
today confessed In court he came here
to vote from Utica, N. Y. He said thru
q lawyer he was brought here to vote
the republican ticket and that the re-
publican district leader introduced him
In political civcles as his son. He re-
ceived $40 for his vote. He was re-
1yanded to prison for sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
MORE RELIEF NEEDED.

Lord Rothschild Says tho Situation in
Russia is Appalling.
New York. Nov. 17.--Jacob II. Schin
today received the following cnblegraln
from Lord Rothschild In London:
.'The Russian catastrophe, according
to details from Russia Of today is far
greater than expected; outrages, rnui-
der wholesale robbery, incendiarisIn
in eighty-1.our towns. so the relief
fund has huge task to grapple with, :"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
SUGAR HOUSE BURNS

Firs IL che Store Houss Of che Amer-
can Beet Sugar Company Il Rocky
Ford, colo- Causes Loss Of ssoo,-
900.
Rocky Ford, Colo, Nov. 17.-Fire In
the wareh,use Of the American Be'st
Sugar conlpany's plant here todo'y
caused q loss estimated at 100000 10
100000 'rheer are about ten nnillicsn
pounds Of sugar in the warehouse.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
BISHOP BURIED TODAY.

Many From Other Cities Attend Fun
erai Services Held in Chicago.
Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE funeral serv-
ices Of the late Bishop Stephen NJ
Merrill, of the Methodist Episcopal
church, were held today. Fully 200 men
prominent in the Methodist church,
came from other cities to attend the
sArvicaa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
HEARST SPENT $65,OOO
Candidate for Mayor on Municipal
Ownership Ticket Breaks All Records
for Amount Of Money Spent in tho
Campaign, According 70 Official
Figures.

Albany. N. r., Nov. 17.--wilflam n.
Hearst candidate for mayor OF New
York, on the municipal ownership
ticket, certified to the secretary Of
state today that his total campaign ex-
penses were ss5.s4s. This breaks the
record for such expenses, which was
formerly held by Governor Higgins
who spent during the last state cams
paign $4,000. Hearst says he contrib
uted all but $17,4ss OF the sso,2os which
was spent by the finance committee
Of the Municipal Ownership League for
the benefit Of all candidates on the
ticket.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
Pier.on Case TO Grand Jury.

Mount Vernon, Ohio, Nov. 1.-THE
Pierson case, in which the authorities
allege that P1erson was tel to rail-
road track and run over by a train,
was presented to the grand jury thia
morning by Prosecutor Stillwen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17

The annual joint conference of the
brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
and the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen Is being held at Cleveland.
While playing with shotgun Helen
Meunse, II years old, Of Muscatine.
Iowa, accidentally shot and killed May
Meunse, II years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
Aea,,ires Jao To Teach Beau,


Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 17.-Mdss Mary
Monroe of Prospect street, acquired a
jag last night to show her drunken
beau that drinking is disgusting. but
was arrested before reaching home
Her beau is Chas. Calm, and she told
Judge Fielder in the police court this
morning he often came to see her while
intoxicated.
To cure him of his drinking she told
him she would get intoxicated the next
time he came to see her while drunk
The opportunity came last night but
she came to grief when she met a po-
liceman.
Better not try that plan again. Let
him drink and get sweetheart who
don't get intoxicated was the advice
OF Judge Fielder when he discharged
),
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
NECK BROKEN, LIVES a YEAR.
Death Ends Remarkable Case Wl,ics
HAS Puzzled Philadelphia Surgeons

Ooatn ehoo remarkable Case winch
Has Puzzled Philadelphia Surgeons.
Philadelphia, Nov. II. George
Handforth, aged 28 years old, died at
the Methodist hospital yesterday af-
ter living for more than q year with
a broken neck. Ills case was the
most remarkable known to surgeons
here. For fifteen months the injured
man lay on air and water mattresses,
suffering no pain, unable to move
any muscle excepting those In his
ually wasting away. From strong,
stalwart man, weighing 1604 pounds,
Handforth weighed at the time Of his
death only thirty-fou pounds
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
MORNING SESSION SHORT.

American Federation % Labor Commit.
tees Present Reports This After.
noon.
Pittsburg, Nov. 1.-THE morning
session Of the American Federation of
Labor convention only lasted half an
hour, in order that the different COM
mittees could perfect their reports for
presentation this afternoon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
WILL LEAVE FOR BALTIC.

NOT Vet Known When Cruiser Minne-
apolis Will Depart From Lisbon.
Cherbourg. Nov. 17.-The United
State cruiser Minneapolis arrived here
today from Lisbon. It Is said that
orders await the cruiser, instructing
her commander to leave for the Baltic,
but the date Of her departure has not
been announced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
KING DAMAGED BALLOON.
Amateur Aeronaut Begins Suit for.
$4,000 Against King Alfonso ct

fSiGIVVV NSSUeS NUN VS"sS ="
Spain.
Madrid, Nov 17.--Fernandez Durp,
an amateur a,eronaut. will sue King
Alfonso Tor $4,000 for damaging his
balloon. The king, while attending
the recent contests between balloons
ana automobiles found Duro's ball
loon unattended He entered the car
and bsYan throwing out the ballast,
intending to make nh ascent.
One OF his aides arrived and, reaNi'-
ing that the king was engaged IN
dangerous fren1k. he clarnbered into tire
car as It was rbsing and ripped open
the balloon for the purpose Of letting
the gas; out. The king, ct course. could
not ascend
Duro's efforts to otstain cumpers-
sation for his damaged balloon have
been IN vfutn and he will therefore
bring the matter before the courts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
MILITIA ON GUARD.

News From kieff Says Railroad Sta
tions and Shops Are Closely Watch
Cd.
Kieff, Nov. 17.-Meetings have been
prohibited by order of the minister of
the interior and railroad stations and
shops are under military guard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
kinu Edward. Condition

London. Nov liking Edward, al
though i'll the hands Of physicians.
the result of Spraining his ankle yes
terday, while out shooting, is trans
acting uhe usual state business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
general has prohibited the publication
of three more Polish papers.
Assassin Escapes.

Riga, Ntv. 17.--while the governor
OF Riga was riding In carriage thru
the streets today shot was fired at
him from, an ALLEY. but the bullet
miss "a Its mark. The would-be assas-
sin escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
FORMER lowAN DEAD.
Webster City Friends Notified Of Re,
n. Frank YorI<'s Death.


Spe to Times Republican.
Webster City, Nov. 17.-Friends in
this city have been informed OF the
death of Rev. H Frank York, 6ormer-
ly pastor of the Uniyersaist church
here. which sad event occurred at the
family home in Niagara Fails. N. Y.
Tuesday, November T. aftei an Illness
OF three weeks from TYPHOID fever.
Hemmorhage was the dire';t cause Of
his death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
PAGE ONE.
Teleoraphjo News,

Geographic NeWe.
Workmen Repu1se Witte's Advances
Bernard "All or Nothing"
Situation More Gloomy To-Day.
Rebate Cases Are on Trial.
Bad Fire at Stanhope.
Twelve Business Houses Burned.
The Insurance Investigation.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News.
Hansell Postmistress Discharged
Montezuna Man Is Indicted
The Flight for McMillan's Place.
Fatal Accident at Victor
Northwestern Fireman Killed.
Western Union Wins Noted Suit.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL.
Betting on School Boys.
Horse Trading Preachers.
Must Be Hard ait.
A Hundred Years OF New York.
Iowa Opinions and Notes.
Outside Point of View.
PAGE FIVE
The New York Boss Smasher.
District Attorney Jerome.
",rhe Wings OF the Morning"
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN
Local News.
Or. Jones. on John Brown"
General Offices and Shops Here.
Hog Shipments Heavier.
Ayres Burial at Knoxville.
Wires Prevent Serious Injury.
Another Low Rate Excursion.
Elkfnton In to Stay.
District Charity Visitors II
Industrial School Teachers Needed
The City Field. ii
PAGE EIGHT.
Wheat Ruled Higher.
Board Of Trade Quotations
The Live Stock Market.
McCMrdy's SALARY Cut In Two
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
OGDEN PIONEER DEAD.

moned at His Home Last Night.
Special t. Tbnes-RepublicalL
Boone. Nov. 17.-Last evening Will
Ham Kinkner, well known county
pioneer and prominent business man
OF Ogden, dropped dead at hds home
in that city. He had attended q
prayer meeting IN the Methodist
church and was there taken slightly
i'll and taken to his home. where at 10
o'clock he died. He leaves a widow
and three sons. The funeral will be
Saturday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
Grand Duke Adolf Dead.

Hohenburg, Nov 17.-Grand Duke
Adolf, rsfgnfng sovereign OF Lu1en-
burg. Aed today. He was born In 1als.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
|IONN Of S|ANH(|P[
SUFFERS BIG Loss
Eleven Business Houses In the
Town Are Destroyed by
the Flames
RESIDENCE PORTION ,s LEl1s

Fact That There Was No Wind Blew
ing Probably savsd the Town FrenlI
Total Destruction The Loss EstI.|
mated 4 $4,000. With lnsuranes
Small Portion Of That Ameunk. s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OFIODAY.
The Weather.

The WeAtners "a u q
Sun rises Nov IS, $3.50; ''ets, 4:40.
Iowae-Generally fair tonight and
Saturday; cooler tonight.
Illtnois--Generally fair tonight and
Saturday; cooler Saturday ard In the
north tonight.
South Dalsota--Fair tonight and Sat-
.urday; cooler in the south t,ntght.
Missouri-Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday; slightly cooler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
THROW RAILS INTO SEA.

Railroad Employees in caueasia Strike
and Do Much Damage.
Foti, Trans-C -Caucasia, Nov. 1.-THE
railroad employees have struck and the
rails have been torn up and thrown into
the Black Sea- Many telegraph wires
are cut.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
Special 10 Times-RepublIcan.

aIHiuHlkAHc Hre V1Siteu tnls psac1 aMosE
licked UP eleven Of its principal b,aai-S
ness properties before It could be checkH Hss
ed. The fire was the worst tis8 l,eSal
ever visited this section of the stateg
and this morning ail that is lsft q tlae
town. or large part OF It, y = anotlld
erins mass Ct ruins
Luckily no lives were icst.F a1ld ttias
residence section Of the town - gls.
spared the fury Of the nameS
The nagnt was Still, with no winds
ana TO this TACT the balance cf ne
town owes It's existence today:
The origin OF the nre has not been
determined a. yet but y started In
some manner ina barn N connecttonA
with y the g. "A. Wilson meat market.
and before Y could be checked hads
gained headway that was beyond ~ q &
power OF the little town 20 3cilecl y
Help wa's called from The nedshhor-S
Ing towns, and the fire departments
from Jeweh ana stratford ponded
to the call tor aid and sent help: 4
CAL WAS sent 20 this city. but the s{ee;SS
partment from here could not reach
~ I aoana Tho 1e,u,o1f e.,d -
- 81.
uspt u'lei''S sne Slsy ss's
2:3o or 8 o'clock
All Of the business portion Of the
c,tv an tbe west e,da ~ tha .tra.t:
,,,.aa rr,a -. 49,. ~
"a s.. 81
= total loss and eleven q the business
houses in that portion Of the town afs
IN ruins. s.Bssi 8
Tha total sosa 81 renortes, - +. =
M go. .oss = ~. .as -, 80 = - Is
Inc neisispol1ioou " e1p'VVo. nVul
belonging to Ole Tottenberg, 4 horoe
belonging to / 4. Morrssy. and one
= -. q. ,.sl8
g W.T. = - East ius AeosA = sns
store were removed % places q sa9e-;
ty and in this way the loss wns kspx
down 10 lower figures than would haye.
nssn no.syble - baa ,a The fre mads a &, ts.ter
= 7s
headway.
The scene Is reported TO have besn
one Of terror. the flames rsachins hssh
N the am and the smoke covering fha
C. ootry a1,a - for al niles s aroun [ NE soiloV.
Inc i. tte Nst OF the los.ea q r,anorted.
I aaney a. ,e Hotel lot i Hail 1900: insurancs @ ,es
nothing.
e Reusnitz Drug Company, $500; ~
surance. $4,000. i
Mrs. s. 3, Brewer. $500; Insurance..
Carrie Anderson. $500: insuranoe
nothing.
John whalsy. $500: insurance; moths
ing.
Andeu 4 jacobson, building. $4oOa
Insurance. ] $500. s. !. ..... .
Swanson sordall. building, loss, 3Sooa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
GAS MAIN ExPLoDEs.

Several Persons Reported Killed in
Chicago Accident.
Chicago, Nov 17.-It is reported
several persons have been killed and
others injured by the explosion 6 2
gas main on Michigan avenue and
Dearborn street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
STRIKE LEADERS
R[PO[S[ N|n|E
sAll or Nothing Is Response to
Today's Imperial Ukase on
Land Question
siTuAT,oN is MORE MENAcINo' g
Workmsn,s Council Have undoubtsdly
Received Mysterious euPPllss and
Funds, and Are Presenting 4 soldsr
Front Than Ever-Ail Pretexts
Based On Economic Demand.

ST. Petersburg, Nov. III Evening,
M.tiny in the Manchurian army IS
the latest sensational rugnor IN this city.
According TO report the emperor ma 3
Il received Dispatch from General
Linevitch, telling him OF the revolt
aanong the troops. which was only sup
pressed after a regular fight IN which
many soldiers were KILLED Or wounded.
Forty-tw,o officers are reported to have
been, shot for particlpa ation In the con-
spiracy. No confirmation OF the rumor
Is obtatnabie from the officials OF the
war Office.
ST. Petersburg, Nov 1.-THE outlook
For an early collapse OF the strike Is
1 more gloomy today. The situation M IS
distinctly more menacing and the coun-
ell of workmen.s delegates, or the strike
committee are manifestly encouraged
by the extension Of the strike in 81.
Petersburg, various organizations. IN :
cluait1g the bank clerks, telephone
u. ~, -. -. -,
s.', $50 ....
!. Moreover, It is certain that the work
mems council have received mysterious
supplies and funds, consequently they
g 81. 49, ,.on+ pract,ca,,v IL,
pretexts based on economic demands.
have been abandoned. although the
&. !, s. IS. 4, ~. +nr, 20, ot
s11'' .s... ~. 4. !. ,,,,-x,.s
!. 81,
- 80 o,,.,t4,o,,.
+ 8. = ss..N' '.Ss !. q, ....,.,,,a ],
1's 9" ., ,,r,..,,,. 80, 80
,.,a ..r,.a.,.r ~, &, !, :, ),
.,s,..-.,.. ............., =,
..sss,..,.'. y. ,,,,,,,.,, u, 80 -
!, \, J, -, ), : q 7, -, .
=. -.,a, I. 2, =, po,a Z
- s..
s4 II, !. s. s. 3. ,.,,.a a,r. a4,,,
, ~. - =. .s.
z. -....,-....
n 4 ~.
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q. 8 :. .s.. ss..s-s-. :,
I - ps'a -. -. .s i'' !. -
coll1 oi.''se. ~ :. s' -. q
tns'r response - =. .1e 80 A'tl =. 1>s 3.
the iano ques'ion issusu 'ouas' a.sn
ie wipes ou'sf - apous ''' io''s 11
lars OF peasants arrearages OF oeos,
which under ordinary circumstances
.,,,.ht have heen received with low.
-. -, 3 = i. ..,,.. r.a,,
nag = Ano. vs.. -. & ii'. -. 80
1ses OF additionat iands are TOO vague
to calm the agitated. starving peas
Z anta Who In the valleys OF the Don
\ 49, "a
/ .sl aAu soea' ae' '.a se' - ~.
laying, burning and numbering. NO
confirmation has been obtained Of yes
tar5a -. renort ~ n fa1se emneror lead
49,.
54As s.no pea y : ea' Il :, : = o'.
the provinces SHOWS s'a practically no
movement has been started there. In
= - !. - 49,. 49, 80. !.
simply be a luh OF preparation. Social
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
HEIR TO THRONE DIES.

Count Of Flanders, Who Died Iodhy'
Was Brother Of King Leopold.
Brussels, Nov. 17.-The Count OF
Flanders, brother of King Leopold,
and heir to the throne, died this mcr-
ming Of inflammation Of the respiratory
organs. The count was born in 1887.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
Enforce Martial Law.

Enforce Martial Law.
Kalish, Nov. 7.--Martial law Is now
rigidly enforced here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17
WHY 90 YOU READY

Generally for amusement and l0.S
formation and that is why thou
sands appreciate . nswspapsr Ike
the T..R. which always gives the
greatest amount Of reading mat.
ter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-11-17

Polish Publications Prohibited.
Warsaw. Nov. 1.-THE governor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07

as soas. TO- Ryo Tlour.-Qulet. Bucksheat
tioure-Nomna Cornmcal-Ba STEADY
i,lln-dried, s2.sofl3oo Rye--N Nominal. lSafley--
Dull. K . :, am ,ia,o .
tor. Options chow HM3c. net decline Nay My
closed a. sill aS%c sensber n,i se
unchanged. May closed az 6 ssss;s,. J"ly, os''e
IA i,sefl,F ir,n. Cit Meats-steady. Lard
STEADY; Western steamed. $3.50; refined. quiet;
1856 Pork Firm, Tallow-Qliet;
country, 4sh6p4Nc. Rosin--F!rm; strained.
TO- Turpcntine-Fll1n.
Coffee-.Spot rio. steady; No. invoice 1ssc, !;
mild, steady; Cordovn, 10IlSc FUTURES In ateaG Gy
ut r. net advance OF points Susar--itaw
ouiet; fancy refining, b-1ec.: ce1tritusai. 70
test 1s-1Sc. fnoasscs sugar l-l6c. reiitleo'
QUIET. Ricc-steady. Moasses.-Fir,,, !,
Butter--Firn creamery held, Eon7, re.
Cheese STEADY, and rnchansed Es t I'm
! Potatoes weak; Long Island Si.6o12.oo; state IT
and Western slpi. Is; Jersey sweets EDSg o.
Peanuts-Stcady; fancy handpckcd, shaSssc . !.
other domestic, 3AM6hc. Cabbages-Q o.. !;
FLORIDA per barrel crate, $1,000. Cottoh-by
steam to Liverpool, l0ll3c.
CHICAGO, I'LL, April 6.--Iaeaetion from n
fear of nh acute BQtiee7e in wheat WeaRentu
m ma rket to-day, following higher prices early
q, Inn sion, The July option closed at a net
in.s of e7,Glc May though up &c, Is 1Ac.
bel,w che to-, figures OF the day. Corn Is OF
.ihGAc. oats nre down &c; provisions snow
q loss OF 24R12lsc
ina leading futures ranged as follows -,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-07
STOCK MARKET
BR0ADE:.IN'||.E:..D0U7'
--------- ------- -----l.. III; +.
"A Muclr Better Distribution Of
Strength and a Growth
Inflammation.
u. S. sTEEl-'s RECORD ! Z, ,I'' PRICE RI !
Movement Based OH the Activity
and Prosperity Of Iron Iron
and Steel.
u. S. sTEEl-'s RECORD PRICE.
fpv a ssociated 1'ress.)

& NEW YORK. April G.-Thc stock Market ne I :.
broadcned out to-day into much bettcf
dstribution of strength and there WAS
decided growth In animation as well. me
railroad list vas not SO distinctly diner
ent,a,ed from that OF tho ndnstrials as
VA. The case yesterday and earlier IN WIG
week, but there persisted q ralhet spStt ~
tendency amongst the railroads.
The melting Influence to tho notap'c
revival or speculative Interest was .iie
organized movement in United states
steel preferred, which stock was rusN :,
up TO a record price by rapid steps on
a., enormous accumulation. TINS 1noyc-
E nicnt was. OF course, based on the extra u
ordinary activity and prosperity IN me
Tho relies orrered by to-day's develop.
ment from the danpcning meet on of thc
bulky and ,Inwielded Issues was very
Quickly manifest Throughout the ma.ke,.
,rhc purpose of the slO0Vo.Vy l.,c i =
In Union Pacific preferred s.oeR o m,s
much d mystery as when first announce.
and the Wide ranEa OF conjecture on ms
point was a potent Influence on the si,cccur-
atlon In various stocks. .z...
SThe movement IN the Southern group OF
railroads was helped by the great growth
EIn u he cotton movement and the encour-5
aging reports from the winter wheat crop
we're n supporting factor N .ne sci n.t,.
market. the gradual easing of the money
market encourages the faith of the specu-
lative element that there is plenty TO 50
around for I'LL their PURPOSES The nc extent X
5sof tho days advance invited considerable
Z realizing. and the market closed irregular
and generally bclowLth tho best.
AZ Bonds were firm. Total sales, par valu e;
s5.225,OoO United States bonds were All
8nnchangcd on call. .
a The total sales OF stocks for the day
amounted TO 1875, 500 shares
Z MONEY AND ExcHANGE-CLOSE:
Money OH call steady At "Qp2 1-2 per cent !:
closing bid 3 per cent; offered at l.. IA
per cent: time loans, steady; sixty days
ninety days six months, 3 1-2a3SA per
cent: prime mercantile paper, = S-4a4 IL
4 per cent. Sterling exchange strong CLOS
& Ing steady with. actual business In bank
cis' bills at "a. sS.4oa4. SO. ~ for demand and
at s4.s4.5Oa4.s4.65 for sixty day bills; post
cd rates. S4S5 and sisi:. commerc1al bllls,
+ $4S4 1:4Gfi.8. 3-S. Bar silver, IS: n Mexican
dollars, 43. 8N3siJ5