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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-08
THEY NIBBLE IN THE RAIN.

- It was raining when we awoke in the morning and It
continued raining after eleven thus dsproving the
saw Grain before seven stop before eleven en-
rain could spoil. After dinner, Joe Watts, old
trapper, in and asked if did not want to 60
fishing. I certainly did, put long raincoat and
an old cap started We walked four miles to the
lake. then rowed another mile to reach the place Joe
had picked out arrived there, the fish bit like
ttthey used to the good old days. Joe said We
stayed until evening and when left had ten Pckere,
and sunfsh and crappies That was
the most pleasant rainy day ever spent.
Eleventh Grade j. Marvin Nickerson,
= a-S%=- Bengal, MINI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-08

emo, John; today
John turned to go but when he reached the door,
sudden thought seemed to strike him. for back he
marched to the counter
ttWen, John, what is itf''
"Can ye tell Us viii there be only letters in tho
morni the query John put forth in reply-Chumas
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-08

THE JOURNAL JUNIOR,
LIVING M BooK.I.AND.

It was the great day Of the band tournament and
papa had promised to take my little sister and myself
down town to the crowd and hear the music When
awoke in the morning it raining laundering and
lightning and the prospect of dismal day before
After the morning work done, suggest
ed that it would be good day to open the box of library
books which had been about three weeks and to number
them ready to put in the library No said than
done, and the dining table filled with piles
of books happy half hour spent just in looking at
the titles Of them. It not long before recognized
old friend, "Little Women" and racing
upstairs with it under my Then it could rain all it
wanted to for not visiting with Meg Jo Beth and
Amyf joined the Pickwick Club, dressed up and acted
little plays, wrote stories with Jo played the fine lady
with Meg, tried to be sweet and patient like Beth and
clothespin my pug like Amy. It cleared
up during the day, but did not know it. The best
recipe know for pleasant rainy day is interesting
book and plenty of time to read it.
Eighth Grade, Clara NJ Smith,
Pleasant Valley School. Big Stone, MINI.
THE JOY OF PLAYING LADY.
One day when mama going to of the neigh
bors to spend the afternoon, she told might ask
girl friends while after they had come, began
ran and then went indoors We played house. and
our dolls babies We dressed up in my sisters
Clothes and then called to each other We played
until supper time Then heard coming, SO
went to the door, and there who had for
of the girls After they had gone home went up
stairs and played had party brought out my dish
and we played had ice cream and lemonade. We
all had lovely time and that pleasant rainy day.
Fifth Grade, Edith Tab1,
Pleasant Valley School. Big Stone, MINI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-08
/. TCAIION PRIZES.

During the summer vacation six prizes
win be awarded weekly as follows:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-08
had pictured to be dreadful day really of the
most pleasant and amusing. Marguerite Lewis,
Ninth Grade, st. James, MINI.
South Side School
1T CHASED THE PoUTs AWAY.

!. - It my birthday, and sitting out under
lilac bush reading waiting for papa to harness the
horses and take out to uncle for few days when
my reading interrupted by downpour of rain ran
the house and waited impatenty for it to stop Aft
about minutes it ceased but papa said the roads
too muddy then to 60. Of course was very much
disappointed thought my birthday would pass with
out any fun at all That evening my aunt phoned mara
saying she must go to choir practice and would not be
with the children. Of mama said I must 60 (
felt then that when my cousin after me
cried al the way his house. and when arrived there
I went right upstairs. Pretty my aunt called me
and asked would not come down. as she was ready to
CO. went down to the parlor, intending to sit in the
dark, when turned on the lights and-''sur-
prise! Surprse' shouted twenty voices ran upstairs
much ashamed of my red face but finally screwed up
enough courage to go down. We had lovely time until
nine o'clock when refreshments served and at ten
O'Clock my friends went home, all saying they had had
fine time in spite of the rain which again falling
Eighth Grade = Mildred Lewis,
Wimont, MINI.
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-04

communications from St. Johns when the roads are in 1st class condition, and of late it has been so muddy that it has been al- most impossible for a team to get here from St. Johns, unless coming via Snowflake, by this route it would take at least 24 hours to get here.
 The following clipping from the St. Johns Herald, on Feb. 23, which arrived here Thursday eve, March 2nd, shows that Mir. Hin sen must have been having a pipe dream.
 The gate at the Salada reser- voir was at last raised Wednes- day, and the people who were expecting to be washed away in the event of the reservoir dam breaking, are now breathing more freely after good long sigh of relief upon hearing the gate was raised.
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-04
New Laws

The following is list of bills that have been passed by both houses of the legislature and have received the governors signature.
 H. B. No. 1-An act for the ap- propriation of current expenses. Introduced by Lamar Cobb, Jr., of Graham.
 H. B. No. 2-An act for the ap- propriation of current expenses. introduced by Leroy Anderson of Yavapal.
 H. B. No. 3-An act authoriz- ing the Territorial Auditor to draw his warrants on the Terri torial Treasurer. Introduced by Watson Pickrell of Maricopa.
 H. B. No. 32-An act for print ing 500 coples ofthe Sessionlaws of 1903 and making appropria- ton therefor. Introduced by Le- roy Anderson of Yavapai.
 Council bill No. 6-An act au- thorizing Apache county to issue bonds in the sum of $15, ,OOO for the erection of a court house at St. Sohns, Apache county. h. troduced by Alfred Ruiz of Apa- che.
 Washington, Feb. 27.-The sen ate today at an executive session held after the disposition of business late this afternoon, fol- lowing the conclusion of the Swayne impeachment voting, confirmed the nomination of os. H. Kibbey to be governor of Ari- zona The nomination was sent to the senate two weeks ago and a week later at the first meeting of the committe on territories 1t was favorably reported.
 Since then the first executive session of the senate was held to- day.
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-04
Facts About TOntO Reservoir

The size of the job can be seen by noting the following facts about the great reservoir:
 Height of dam above bedrock, 266 feet.
 Height of dam above low wat CT mark, 23O feet.
 Thickness of dam at base, 15S feet.
 Thickness of dam at crest, 16 feet.
 Drive way on crest, 12 feet in the clear.
 Length of dam at bottom, 210 feet.
 Length of dam at crest, 7SO feet.
 Height of spillway above low water mark. 21O feet.
 Length of spillways, one at each end of dam, 200 feet.
 Excavation for foundation, 76,- 900 yards.
 Total yards of masonry in en- tire structure, 3O6, 400.
 Amount of water stored. full capacity, 1 100, ,OOO acre feet. Area of drainage basin, 5,756 square miles.
 Area of reservoir, l4,OOO acres. Amount ofcement in dam, 150,- 900 barrels.
 Width of power canal, s feet. Constant power developed, l. 200 horse power.
 Size ofdiversion tunnels through solid rock, 10 by IS feet.
 Estimated cost per acre foot, $2.27.
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-04
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior, Land Off, fide at Prescott, A. T. Feb I7, 1904.

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before F. J. Wattron, U. S. Court Commissioner at Hol- brook, Arizona, on April 17, 1905, viz: Frank Nikoaus for the E12 Nwth of ,Swt14 < Nwt4 SEl4 Sec 20 Tp. 10 N. K. P E. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva- ton of said land, viz: Isreal Laxton, of ShowLow Arizona Henry Mills. Adair. James Hansen ShowLow, Arizona Frank Ellworth,
 Fen.S. Hildreth,
 Register Several good showers have fallen this week.
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-04
HASSAYAMPERS STORY
Special to the Denver News.

FlagStatt, ArlZ. FeD. 2I.-J ameS K. Hinsen, who has come here with his family from Holbrook, says that the people are desert ing that town and also St. J Johns on account of fear that the dam of the St. Johns Reservoir com- pany will break and destroy both cities along with property worth hundreds of thousands ofdollars.
 The dam of the St. Johns com- pany is fifty-fve feet high and the water at seven o'clock this even- ing was reported within four feet of the top. It IS slowly rising and will soon be flowing over the top of the dam. On account of the breaking of chains with which the flood gate was worked it has been impossible to work the apparatus and the terrible strain on the dam cannot be re- lieved.
 Rains almost incessant during the past two weeks have caused the water to back up for seven miles.
 St. Johns IS but six miles below the dam and Holbrook seventy. The first named place will be swept off the map if the dam breaks while in its present condi- ton. The women and children in that place have been moved to high ground and are living in tents.
 At late hour the water is re- ported to be cutting an outlet around one side of the dam. A large force of men is just about able to keep this filled with brush, rock and sand. They are preventing the flood from gain ing, but are making little head way.
 For one hundred miles below the dam stretches a narrow val ley, down which the released wa ter will sweep faster than a horse can run if the dam gives way. It will destroy several hundred d farms, drown thousands of head of stock and practically bank rupt every farmer. Both St.. Johns and Holbrook are on the bank of small river which will be followed by the water should the dam break. A late report here is that both St. Johns and Holbrook are practically desert ed Both towns are in Apache county.
 James K. Hinsen is unknown here and judgeing from the above article he never has been here; speaking of the height of the wa ter in the dam at ' o'clock in the of the 27th would lead one t2Pe- lieve that you could get the news from St. Johns at any houEN you chose, when the fact of it is it | takes at least 12 hours to receive
, 1905-12-14
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Johnson-Robert Nelson, w
NJ. Hill, Morgan; Pitt Covert, A. j
Vance, Cheyenne; Laura NJ. Wolbol
Eva C. Wolbol, Mrs. NJ. Wolbol, Mrs
N. J. Engen, NJ. e. ~Rhinesmith, Cen,
tennial; RID. Pennock, Fish creek; vii
liam Benton, Holmes; George Post
Walden; T. R. Kelly, Rock River; w
B. Towner, Gold hill; W. ]. Ryan, ON.
aha; Rev. N. G.. Sundby, Cokeville,
Wyo.; W. NJ. Mathis, T. Warner, Den.
yer.
At the Union Pacifc-A. B. Jones,
New York; Mrs. C. Opelt, A. E. Phelps.
Denver; Tim T. Keliher, Cheyenne; C.
R. Root, Omaha; H. NJ. Kellogg, syria.
cuse, N. Y.
At the Kuster-Fred Neef, Louis
Singer, Denver; Willis Rankin, Wyo-
ming; George Montgomery, Iron noun.
tain; w. E. R%osenbaum, North park;
]. S. Cook, Cheyenne.
, 1905-12-14
TO
SANTA CLAUS
OF ST. NICHOLAS Ac.
QUAINT HIM WITH THEIR
WANTS FOR COMING EVENT.
Postal Clerks in This Office Have a
Merry Rush of Business, but All
Wants Have Been Forwarded to
Headquarters and the Wyoming
Automobile Is Being Loaded.

No wonder Uncle Sans mail clerks
complain of Christmas. Those in the
employ of Santa Claus are having trou.
bles of their own, and have handled
a large number of letters. The mails
have been coming from the little
friends of st. Nicholas in a lively
stream and his helpers here have had
to sit up nights, but their salaries go
right on and they are paid to care
for the mails. Send 'em right along,
kids. It's your privilege and our duty,
and both are happy in it. Well help
you and Santa Claus will not complain.
, 1905-12-14

things are gone. l want you to nlease
bring me an automobile and a magic
lantern and a sled. And bring nv bahv
brother George a doll and doll bngrv
and a w~heelbarrow. By filling this or.
der you will make good friends.
Goodbye Santa,
MORGAN F. DOBBY.
, 1905-12-14
Tommie of Studious Turn.

Tommle Of StudIous Turn.
SO2 South Fourth Street.
Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 10, 1905.
Dear Santa:@ am writing to let you
know what l want for Christmas. l
want an air-gun and book. Ny sister
wants a set of doll furniture. l hope
you can bring them.
Lovingly yours,
TOMMIE AND LOUISE M.
, 1905-12-14
Beware of ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

SOfttdiu WCiluiJy
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F.. ]. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly up
on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure DE sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and made In To
ledo, Ohio, by F. J.. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price, Use per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
, 1905-12-14
Santa Claus Will Surely Find Him.

Santa Claus Will Surely Find Him.
Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-Sister and l are
going to our home at Garrett, Wyo., for
Christmas.
l would like a toy train that runs on
a railroad track and a bag of marbles. ]
am going to school in Laramie and
| am doing fine.
Well / will close. Your friend,
GEORGE YEAKLE GILLESPIE.
, 1905-12-14
EIIinor Thinks of Baby, Too.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I would like, for
Christmas, a dolly, a doll buggy, and
a set of dishes, if you can spare them.
Please bring a box of candy for the
baby. Gooy-bye Santa Claus.
From your friend,
ELLINoR LOUISE HALVES.
I'll First Street.
, 1905-12-14
Mary Would Like Letter, Too.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IL, 1905.
Dear Santa:-I want a pretty little
doll, an A B C book and an iron holder
and iron. 1 am 6 years old and going
to school. 1 am in the first gnaCe.
That's all. MARY COST1N.
P. S. Send me a letter, Santa.
MARY COSTIN.
sol Second Street, Laramie, Wyo.
, 1905-12-14
Hard to Make Out.

Florence Crout sends a letter that
Santa Claus declares he cannot read,
but he says he will do the best he can.
It's very plain to be seen that Florence
should have a doll and a doll buggy and
perhaps a set of doll dishes. Anyhow,
Santa Claus will not forget her.
, 1905-12-14
EvanseIIne LOOKING for comfor.

Laramie, Wyo, Dec. 10, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus, North Pole:-It
you please, dear old Santa, | would
like a new coat and bonnet and a nice
o and buggy if this is no too much,
for there are six children in our fam
lily. Gooy-Bye Santa,
EVANGELINE BURKE.
, 1905-12-14
Irene Evidently a Reader.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 10, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-Will you please
bring me a doll, a story book and a set
of dishes, if you have them to spare.
Good bye, IRENE WALTERS.
7O1 South Second street.
, 1905-12-14
Wants a Few Things.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IL, 1905.
My Dear Santa.-Please give me a
nice pearl pen knife and a nice necktie,
and a new hat, and a nice pair of slip
pers. Well, l guess that is all | can
sal. Goodbye. Yours truly.
THOMAS STANTON.
, 1905-12-14
Santa Will please Take Notice.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 10, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring me
a doll, a little doll table. a little wash
board, a doll buggy and a little piano.
l guess that will be all for me, but be
sure and bring Little Ethel Marie a rat
tie, "a rubber doll and some bottles
Goodbye. From your little girl,
MOLLIE MORRIS.
1856 North Sixth Street.
, 1905-12-14

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:|I thought /
would write a few lines to tell you
what l would like for Christmas.
would like a twenty-five, a steam en-
CINE and a football.
l guess that will be all for this time.
Your friend,
WILLIE VINER.
, 1905-12-14
Jud Wants the Sure Thing.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IL, 1905.
Dear Santa:-I'm only 4 years old.
Please bring me a chemical engine, a
fire engine and watch. | don't want no
air gun. l want a real gun, a Stevens
20, like Johnnie's. JUD COSTIN.
P. S. Send my little brother Dick a
picture book. Johnnie wrote this letter
for me. JUD COSTIN.
sol Second Street.
, 1905-12-14
With a Business Turn

Laramie, Wyo, Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I Will write you
a few lines to tell you what / want.
l want a magic lantern, a tool chest,
and a little s~team-engine. This is all
for this time. Your friend,
JOHN NORMAN SCHLUMP.
, 1905-12-14

Mabel's Doll Too Small to Walk.
Dear Santa Claus:-I wish you
would please bring me a doll buggy, a
set of dishes and a trunk.
MABEL SLAUGHTER.
70S Third.
, 1905-12-14
Margaret Wants Trunk and Stove.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-Please, Santa
Claus, will you bring me a little baby
doll, a trunk to keep her clothes in and
a stove. Goodbye.
Yours Lovingly,
MARGARET HURLEY.
706 South Third street.
, 1905-12-14
olive Should Not Be Left Out.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 10, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I wish you would
please bring me a pretty doll, a work
basket and a cup and saucer If you
have them left after you give the other
children their presents.
Goodbye, OLIVE WALTERS.
7O1 South Second street.
, 1905-12-14
She's ooino to housekeeping.

Dear Santa Claus Please bring me
a doll, doll buggy, stove, dishes and a
piano for Christmas. Your girl.
KATIE MURPHY.
Second Street.
, 1905-12-14
Grace's Doll Going on Journey.

Dear Santa Claus:-I wish you would
please bring me a doll buggy, a set o
dishes and a trunk.
GRACE SLAUGHTER.
70S Third street.
, 1905-12-14
Shirley Wants Black-Haired Doll.

Laramie, Wyo, Dec. IL, 1906.
Dear Santa Claus:-Please give me
one Of those black-haired dolls, and a
sewing box, and one of those white doll
beds, and a signet ring. Goodbye.
Yours truly,
SHIRLEY FRAZEE.
, 1905-12-14

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. -, 1905.
Dear Santa.-I wish to have an air
gun and shots, a tool chest, a sled and
a rope. l think that is all. You're
truly, GORDON CORDINER. 5
, 1905-12-14
LARAMIE MAN ELECTED
BY COLUMBIAN KNIGt

Thomas Lynott of this city has been
elected as a trustee in the Cheyenne
council of the knights of Columbus.
, 1905-12-14
HAVE YOU SEEN THE VANITY
BAGS AT CARRIERS? If

A complete line of legal blanks a
The Republican Office.
, 1905-12-14
Elks AND FAMILIES
WILL DANCE TONIGHT.

The Elks will give a social dance to-
night for themselves and the members
of their families.
, 1905-12-14
ARMY PAVMASTER

The army paymaster visited Fort
Russell yesterday and left about $780,
900 among the soldiers and officers
there.
, 1905-12-14

Dear Santa Claus:-We want two
watches and two pair of skates and a
football. EDWIN MORGAN.
FRANK MORGAN.
, 1905-12-14
Modest Little Request.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I want a doll
watch and chain, and a chair for my
doll, and a pair of shoes for my doll
Your truly friend,
DAGMAR THISSENIUS.
, 1905-12-14

AN ELEGANT LINE OF LADIES'
AND GENTS UMBRELLAS AT CAR
TIERS. If
, 1905-12-14
Satisfied With Real Violin.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am s years old
Please send me a real violin, with
strings. I won't ask for anything more
Your loving little boy,
HAROLD PETERSON.
Fourth and Garfield.
, 1905-12-14
MerviIIe Wants skates and Bible.

Laramie, Wyo., Dec. IA, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I want a pair OF
skates and a Bible and my little sister
wants a doll and a trunk.
Yours truly,
MERVuJ,E AND RUTH BRANT.
, 1905-12-14

Weekly Republican only 81 a year.
, 1905-12-14
Gun, Engine and Ball for Willie.

SO4 Second street.
, 1905-12-14
HAROLD BURKE.
Morgan Wants an Auto.

Dear Santa Claus:-l thought l
would write you before all your nice
, 1905-12-14
Harold is Musical.

Harold Is Musical.
Laramie, Wyo., Dec. 10, 1905.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am 8 years old.
I want a magic lantern If you please,
and a slide trombone, and that Is all.
Goodbye Santa Claus,
HAROLD BURKE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
SARATOGA RACE TRACK.
The List Of Entries for Tomorrow's
Events

SARATOGA RACE TRACK, N. Y, Au-
gust 4.-Entries for tomorrow's events at
Saratoga:
First Neutrality-suspicious. and up: seven
furlongs. Fillmore. 80; Alcor, 95; Scotch
Plume. 95; War Whoop. 103; Royal Win
dow, 105: Benvolio, 1903; Rubric, 1O4: New
Mown Hay 1903; Greencrest. 95; DR.. Spruill,
81; Jocund, 103: Goldsmith, 1903; Mad Null
lah. 102
Second race-The North American steeple-
chase, four-year-olds and up. full course
Coligny, 156: Jimmy Lane. 1856; Sandhurst
142; Presgrave, 1853; Russell Sage 142
Third race. the Saratoga Special two
year-olds; five and a half furlongs-Oak-
lawn. 122; Kuroki, 100; Tangle, 119; Nc
Kittredge. 122; Bill Philips. 122; Voorhees,
122; Mohawk III, 122; Ironsides, 119; Battle
axe, 122; Accountant, I'D.
Fourth race; the Traverss; three years
old; mile and a quarter-Merry Lark, 126:
Dandelion. Ill; Won Tromp, 116; Butcher.
Ill: Sparkling Star. Ill; Ambajack, Ill;
woodsaw, 126; Glenecho, 126.
Fifth race, three-year-olds and up, sell
ing; mile and furlong-Lttle Scout Ill
Palm Tree, 106; Uncle Urigh. Ill; Green
crest 103; Telephone, LOS.
Sixth race, three-year-olds and up; handi-
cap, mile-Monsieur Beaucaire Ito; st.
Valentine. ITO; Wotan, los; Blandy, 107;
Prince Hamburg, 1O7; Emperor of India.
1Oo; Gamara. 1902; Goldsmith. 1902; Rubric,
100: Israelite, 81; Judge Hines, SO.
Clear; fast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-04
TRADE CONDITION
DUN AGENCY REPORTS SHOW
SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS.
Activity Prevails in Many Sections Of
the Country-Fau Pros
poets Good.

NEW YORK, August 4-Dispatches to
r. G. Dun & Co. Indicate that trade has
made further progress In the right direc-
ton. Activity prevails at Buffalo in all
leading lines. and there Is confidence re-
garding fall trade. General merchandise Is
active for the season at Pfttsburg. jobbers
are optimistic regarding the future, and the
window glass wage conference Is stii in
progress. Clearance sales OF summer goods
by the department stores supply the only
trade activity at Philadelphia, and manu-
facturers of clothing and lumber report a
good demand. especially from distant
points. A large fall and winter trade is
anticipated at Baltimore. clothing manu-
facturers have more orders than last year
and payments are up to the average.
Jobbing trade at Kansas City continues
active. country merchants will arrive mex:
week and building operations are still large.
Owing to quarantine restrictions trade at
New Orleans is quiet. Memphis reports
turers are busy. Business Is quiet a: Louis
vile and collections only fir. Leading
lines are active at st. Louis, ami few can
cellationS are reported on account O. quar-
antine
Retail trade is dull at Cincinnati. but fall
wholesale clothing business is good, despite
some cancellations from the south. There
Is also a liberal movement In building ma
terials. Chicago reports that demands
upon productive and distributive lines show
steady expansion as crop PROSPECTS i'm
prove, interior buyers are numerous in
jobbing circles, manufacturing plants are
more active and structural work Increases.
Trade is satisfactory at ST. Paul, crop pros
poets encouraging and payments fairly
prompt.
Crop news is favorable at Portland. Ore.
retail trade brisk on account of the large
number of visitors, and there is good ex-
port demand for lumber from the orient.
Bank exchanges this week of all leading
cities in the United States are $3.50. 140.-
1853 a gain of 42.4 per cent over last year.
and $40 per cent over the corresponding
week of 1903