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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
THE BRUTAL MURDER
OF mrs. MAT T|EH0DGES
Husband Sold His Property and
Squandered Money-Waives
Examination.
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| DURHAM, n c., February 26.--The
brutal murder of Mrs. Matte 2, Hodges,
who was shot To death in cold blood at
her home here Sunday morning by her
husband, John =. Hodges, has stirred up
much sensation among the people, and
for some time after the act there WAS
talk of lynchirg. Nothing of the kind
has been attempted. however, and IL IS
believed hat the sentiment of the OUT
ragged citizens, While still as strong as
ever in regard To the punishment de-
served, is in favor of letting justice take
its course.
The funeral was held to-day. The body
WIS carried to Cedar Fork where short
funeral sermon was preached ut the grave
and the remains We're laid to rest.
This morning, before carrying the body
away, Hodges was asked If he would like
10 see her. He told them that he would
not.
Nothing definite is known of Hodses's
early life. According to his statement,
his original home was in Danville. He
was married at that place, but a divorce
soon figured In the marriages. and ho
was separated from his wife. Twenty
years ago he came to Durham. and soon
after married Miss Matte High. 1t
|
one, and though six children We're born
to them, discord and unhappiness brooded
over the home. Hodges. during his long
stay in Durham, has been working as II
carpenter. and Mrs. Hodges has been also
working. For u number OF years they
saved their money and purchased several
houses and lots IN West Durham. Somo
time past Hodges has been doing nothing,
and by an agreement of his wife. they
sold all the houses they owned, except
ing the one the family resides in, and he
sQunndered the money
Many times when the brutal demon
would seem to have become repentanr
she has stood by his side and begged the
Judge that the charge might be with
drawn or leniency extended,
Several hours after the murder coro-
ncr's Inquest was held over the body
Fred Hodges, the oldest son OF the MUIR
lered woman, was the only one exam
med. The jury rendered. II formal verdict
that Mrs, Hodges came To her death as
Il result of ii. pistol bah fired into the
left breast through the heart by her hus-
band j, H. Hodges
/ Tile AlaNor's Court VAS crowded with
'reople this morning who came TO hear
the preliminary hearing, Hodges was not
brought from the iall but after a shout
time 80 was announced that HODGES had
I waived examination, and Acting Mayor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
CONNECTICUT TO
VISIT JAMESTOWN.
General Roberts Heading Com
mission to Visit Expo
sition Site.
JONES TO SERVE SENTENCE
The Inland Water Way Govern
ment Board in Session
i'll Norfolk.
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NORFOLK, VA, February 20. --Governor
Henry Roberts, OF Connecticut, and the
senting that State, will reach here We'd
ncsday as the guests of the jamestown
Exposition Company. Besides Governor
Roberts and the members of the State
commission, the following will be In the
party: Hon. w. a. King. Attorney-Gen-
eral of the State; Hon James Is. Walsh,
treasurer: Hon. Asahel Mitchell, State
comptroller. The Connecticut commits
soners are Samuel Eddy, Gamma, presi-
dent; w. j. Barber, Harwinton, secre-
tary; Thomas Hamilton, Groton, treasu-
rer; George S. Goddard, Hartford. State
librarian; T.. u. Ford city engineer, of
Hartford I'll of these men will he in
Governor Robertss party Connecticut
has appropriated $4,000. and will provide
for n further amount.
JONES DENIED NEW TRIAL.
The Supreme Court of Appeals of Sir-
ginn. at Richmond. with all the Judges
concurring. has denied a writ of error
in the case of Captain T.. w. Jones. of
the Seventy first Virginia Regiment, Nor
folk, convicted of the murder of Maud
Cameron Robinson, formerly Of Selma,
n. c., and given eighteen years In the
penItentiary. This means that Captain
Jones gets no new trial. and must accept
the sentence of the jury in full. unless
after the expiration of half of his SEN
tence he should be allowed conditional
pardon under the Virginia law governing
such pardons.
INLAND WATERWAY.
The inland waterway board which is
represented by Colonel S. S. Leach. of
Washington, D. c.: Captain c. A. +. Flag
Ter, of Wilmington. Del, and Captain G.
7. Howell, of Charleston, S. c., convened
here this morning to formulate their re-
port upon the feasibility of constructing
a waterway between Norfolk and Beau
fort, n. c. They went through the exist
! ing Dismal Swamp and Albemarle and
Chesapeake Canals OH their former visit.
and one of these routes may he acquired
| by the government and dredged to Il
| greater depth.
| The report of the board committee will
be made public in Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
HOSPITAL ROOM
|N0RPHAN ASYLUM
handsomely Equipped By The
Elks and Dedicated BY
Them.
SMALLPOX PATIENT REMOVED
Judge Mann Speaks on Civic
Righteousness in
Matoaca. ~;
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PETERSBURG, VA. February GA
handsomely equipped hospital room, pre-
scented to the Methodist Female Orphan
Asylum by the Petersburg Lodge of Eks.
was dedicated this afternoon the exer-
,ises being attended by many friends Of
the institution. and Il committee from the
Elks.
Judge w H. Mann delivered a fine adj
dress on Civic righteousness ut the
Matoaca Methodist Church last evening.
Judge Mann strongly endorsed the work
OF the Matoaca Anti-Saloon League. and
after the address Rev. j. w. Euro, pastor
OF the church. asked for contributions to
the work of the State league the subse-
uuent collection exceeding the amount re-
guested.
j. b. Roberts secretary of the Dixie
Peanut Company here, who developed
smallpox yesterday at boarding house
on Tabb Street, has been removed to the
new smallpox hospital. The boarding
house has been put under strict quar-
antine. This Is the first case that has
developed among the whites, and 1t is
understood that Mr.. Roberts had never
been vaccInatcd There are now about
zen colored cases at the pest-housc.
Judge Drury a. Hinton has been en-
gagged 10 defend Archie Bland. the negro
boy, who shot his companion, Clifford
Rookins, In Blandford Friday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
THE CORN TRAIN
COMES UP Valley
Norfolk and Western Furnishes
Train for Valuable and In \
structive Lectures.
FARMERS PACK THE CAR
Valley Farmers Give Close At
tention to Subject Of Much
Importance to Them.
FARMERS PACK THE CAR
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BASIC, VA, Feb. B-yrhe deep inter-
est in the agricultural train sent out BY
the state Department Of Agriculture over
tho lines of the Southern and Norfolk
and Western Railways has throughout
o-day shown marked increase In at.
tendance and interest. Four points be-
tween Luray and Basic, at which lee
lures were delivered, aggregated In at
tendance of eight hundred leading farm
ers.
Perhaps no other section OF the State
could muster another body OF farmers
better posted in the art of corn-groW-
ing, but it has been demonstrated by
their liberal attendance that they do not
regard themselves as the possessors OIL
all knowledge upon the subject.
Mr.. +. g. La Baume, agricultural ana
industrial agent OF the Norfolk and West
ern Railway, Joined the train at TINS
point for the trip. Commissioner OF Az
iiculture George w. Koiner, who was eX.
pected here, was detained in Richmond
l,y pressure OF business OF his depart
ment. The weather to-day has been
ideal, as it has been throughout the
trip.
Those OF the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company interested in the
movement are highly pleased with the
success of and liberal attendance upon
the lectures. and which will doubtless
result In a permanent establishment OF
this novel but practical means of carry
ing the gospel of progress to the farmer.
The present series of lectures on i'm
proved methods OF corn-growing Will end
Tomorrow, with lectures at the follow
ing points: Stuart's Draft, Greenville,
Buena Vista, Natural Bridge, Buchanan.
'rroutville and Hollins.
The special will reach Roanoke at .
o'clock in the afternoon, when it will be
abandoned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
.BALLENT|NE CASES
ARE BOTH CONTINUED
Prosecution Said to Have Strong
Evidence Not Yet
Divulged.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Feb. 20
The cases against John S. Hawkins and
III. C. Niche. charged with blackmaIl'ng
the late r. d. Ballcntine. was called for
trial in the Corporation Court this norm
ing. Judge George ". Norris on the
bench.
Captain r. S. Ker, of Stanton, was
present to assist Commemorative Attor-
rey Dabney In the prosecution, and the
defense was represented by w. r.. Allen.
Commemorative Attorney of Allegheny
county. and C. w. Allen, of this city.
representing John S. Hawkins and j.
rinsley Coleman, of Bynchburg, repre-
senting II. C. Niche.
The first case called! was that OF John
S. Hawkins. Mr.. C. w. Allen. his attor-
ney. stated to the court that Mrs. John
S. Hawkins was too i'll to appear in
court, and that he considered ilcr n ma
terial witness. He introduced the evil
dence of DR.. Roy Is. Flanagan, the rhy-
slcIan OF Mrs Hawkins, which MS to
the effect that she, could mot appear in
court for several days, and, uion the
evidence adduced. His Honor continued.
the case until March 10Th.
At the request of the Commonwealth.
the case OF Niche was also con,.nued
until the March term. The bail tonds
in each case Were renewed. ana he wit
nesses recognized for their appearance
at that time. The jury summoned for
the present term was dischargcu.
There was a large crowd in the court
room. showing that the interest in the
matchmaking case is still intense.
Both the prosecution and the license
seem very confident of the final rnsul.
of the trial. There is rumor TO the ef-
feet that the Commonwealth nas some
very strong evidence against the accused
which has not yet been brought IN light
There is little doubt that the casea Will
be brought to trial next month
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
IN PAGE COUNTY.
Large Crowds of Farmers Hear
Corn Lectures.

(Trom our Regular Correspondents
= LuRAY, VA. Feb. ga large crowd
of farmers from this county attended
the lectures in Luray to-day of Profess
sors c. p. Hartley and r.. p. Brown,
of the United States Department of Az
riculture. and Professor Williams. OF
the Norfolk and Western Railway AgrI-
cultural Department. who are travelling
through the Shenandoah Valley with
Professor G. w. Heater of the Virginia
Agricultural Department.
They arc travelling i'll special train.
which has been placed at their disposal
by the Norfolk and Western Railway.
The lectures of the speakers We're de-
voted exclusively to corn culture. Tho
train made only two stops in Page coun-
ty,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
A ROCKBR|DGE MAN
SHOT AT HIS OWN DOOR
James W.. Wilcher in Jail
Charged With the
Crime.


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LEXINGTON. VA, Feb. 2e.-James w.
N,ilcher was brought to Lexington Jail
to-day, charged with the murder of
Henry j. Smith. The tragedy occurred
Saturday night on Walkers Creek. some
fifteen miles from Lexington.
Wilcher called at Smiths home and
invited him to go hunting. The latter
declined Wilcher then picked quarrel
with Smith. and. after upbrading him
for interfering with the formers atten-
tons to Smiths wfe's sister, fired, and
shot Smith III the breast with Il shot
gun.
was quiet, industrious man, while
Wilcher bears bad reputation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
A LINEMAN'S FALL.
Terribly Shocked and Badly In
iured
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DANVILLE. VA. Feb pr. A.
Vaughn. a telegraph lineman in the en-
ploy of the Western Union. sustained
serious. if not fatal, injuries yesterday.
The wires became crossed. and the top
of the pole was in flames AIR. Vaughn
assembled to put out the fire and repair
the wires, and, upon reaching the top
of the pole, sustained a terrific shock
He was thrown to The pavement. dis
lance of thirty feet below. Several
Zones in his face and one of the arms
were broken. and his body burned in
81 number of places AS a result of the
electric current, which passed through
his body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
LIVED IN DANVILLE.
His Former Wife Granted an
Absolute Divorce.
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fI2\NVILI.E, VA, s February a6.5-Joiin
Henry Hodges, who hrutallS murdore,l
his wife in Durham y. C., Saturday
night. formerly resided IN Danyiile.
where he left behind him an lnsavorys
reputation. The last known OF Hodges,
here, was IN 1854, at which time he
was granted divorce in the Hustings
Court of Danyille, from his Wife, who Mis-
prior to the marriage, Rosa Dodson. s.is
married in 1878, III this city. and in 1856.
his Wife sued for a divorce. and In her.
bill OF complaint charged her husband
with drunkenness, cruelty. neglect aud
unfaithfulness.
The first Mrs. Hodges was granted an
absolute divorce. and her husband niit,ie
TO pay the cost OF the case, From tho
dcposidons, it apptyis his treatment anu
subsequent desertion OF his wife, Was
hairowiug aud 'reyoitillg In It's detslls,
az
l'hc moment Il nr,u peeceiveS that lre
has been fleeued yhcr he besiils fn tset
sheepish. showing llow strong IL tile Ian
OF association Of ideas. Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
MILLIONAIRE HURT.
Nephew of Mrs. Andrew Carnegie
Thrown From a Carriage.

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WINCHESTER. Va. February 2s.-
While at tile Norfolk md Western Rail-
way station at Boyce, Clarke county.
this morning. Graham +. Blandy. the
young millionaire New Yorker, who is a
repnew of Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. was
thrown from his carriage by the horses
running off rs train approached.
He was thrown violently to the mac
adamized turnpike. and suffered many
painful gashcs about his face. Bleeding
end in Frustrated condition. Mr.. Blandy
was taken to his Clarke county estate.
I'm the "ruleyries.'' which he recently
bought from Colonel u. l.. Boyce.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Gibson Farm Sold.

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STANTON. VA. February a.-The
Gibson farm, well known as the Gibson
hunting grounds. near Mint Springs, Au-
gusta county, was sold at public auction
today and purchased by w a Higss, 81
the firm OF Bell and Higgs. of stanton,
he paying for the same s21,l0o. The place
contains $50 acres and has been in the
possession of the Gibsons for several
scores of years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Land Sales.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, Feb. 20
The mica mine property, part of the
livingston farm, in Spotsylvania county.
fas been sold to Eerfoot W. Daily, OF
Pennsylvania, for $500.
The Oak Hill farm. in Richmond coun-
ty, belonging to 3. X. Wexford, of Rich
mond city, has Keen sold to l. j. Packet,
Of Richmond county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Daniel-Rowe.

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/ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. Feb. co.
Miss Bernice T. Rowe, Of Irvington. and
Mr. u. Il, Daniel of Washington. were
married Saturday afternoon at 1Gi5 Is
street, washington, Rev. Charles Il. Son-
tag officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel will
be at thei, home. l74o Fifteenth Street,
Washington, after March 21st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Colored School House Burned,

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
DANVILLE, VA, Feb. 26.-The colored
public schoolhouse in the Sixth Ward was
practically destroyed by fire ut an early
hour this morning. 1t Is alleged that
there has been some bad feeling exist
ing between the scholars ana the prln-
cipal, and there Is a rumor to the effect
that one of the pupils set the building
afire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
Sisson-Laurence.

.(SpociaI to The Tlmes-D spatch.)
I FREDERICKSBURG N4N.. lsehillar,
2d. MI, William u, Sisson and Miss. Mary
.I'.liznbetl.3 Laurence We're married feccnt-
ly mt tho Baptist parsdnageat Farpham
in Richmond, county, Rev, Frank f'ai'r-
ard gpnrfornine tile; ceremony, The mt
tendnnts We're Miss Georgia Sissan AND
Mr4 Andrew Sissoi,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
William Elliott.

WINCHESTER, VA FEBRUARY &c.
William Elliott. prominent farmer OF
Rockeoug Springs. this county. died To-
dan after n years sickness. aged st
years, lie. leaves his widow, Airs Ruenrl
Elliott, three sons ana one daughter,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
.CH|LD'S AWFUL
SKIN HUM0R.
Screamed with Pain Suffering
Nearly Broke Parents Heart =
Twelve Years Of Misery-Docto
Called Case lncurable - Helped
from First, and
SPEEDILY CURED BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES
II wish to inform you that your
wonderful Cuticura has put stop to
twelve years of misery ] passed with

my son. AS an IN
FAINT l noticed on
his body a red spot
and treated same
with diferentrem-
cdiesfor about five
years, but when
the spot began to
get larger / put
him under the care
=
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

their treatment the disease spread to
four different parts of his body. The
longer the doctors treated him the worse
It grew. During the day it would get
rough and form like scales. At night 1t
would be cracked, infamed, and badly
swollen, with terrible burning and Itch
ing. When / think of his suffering, it
nearly breaks my heart. His screams
could be heard down stairs. The SUI
fering Of my son made me full of misery.
Ihad no ambition to work, to eat, nor
could sleep.
Zone doctor told me that my cons
eczema wns incurable and gave it up
for bad job. One evening saw an
article in the paper about the wonderful
Cuticura and decided to give it trial.
al tell you that Cuticura Ointment
Is worth its weight in gold; and when l
had used the first box OF Ointment there
was a great Improvement, and by the
time / had used the second set of Cuti-
cra Soap, Ointment, and Resofventmy
child was cured. He is now twelve
years old, and his skin is as fine and
smooth as silk. (signed) Michael Stein
man, 7 Sumner Avenue, Brooklyn,
N. Y, April is, 1906"
Conple4e E1fexna sDd lsternal Treatment for every
Humof, frum Hmptss tn Hernsaa, from Infancy 10 Ass,
eor.istns e ouai.as se.s g. oss nm Co. B.ei
FEE Dig Z Cs.ssa Corr. fsle prsps. RosSn
ss-Aahd Hrrs. H~s % Gun nunaors O; ChDdhsod-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

1. +. H!ll committed him to Jail to await
the action of the grand Jury ut tho
May term of Durham Superior Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

s's VAAOASo1AS PAASS'
have always contended Il
smokers who buy their cigars
w no e sale quanti-
ties should be able to buy AEER
them at wholesale prices. 51
Retailers prices are based sSssgf.
upon selling cigars one at ~
a time, yet it takes no
longer to sell a box than E4Aiss
to sell one. SNfs
The retailer sometimes sNss5ss
makes n slight reduction &s
to the box buyer, thereby 49, AZ
acknowledging that the Es$
box buyer shouldn't pay SsN
as much per cigar as the 1000 ~
single cigar buyer. but
the retailer cannot sell at $ksssSS8ssa
the flat wholesale price, Ssa n
because that would leave Hsisa:ssssSi
no profit for him. Sfsssss..'sss'
The manufacturer who EHis ssf'ss ~
sells the cigars to the re- .5ss
taller cannot sell to the a Il;
consumer at wholesale sA YAts;al
prices, because that would ssssT ts.ssS
get him In trouble with Sssss
the retailer. s:ssss
occupy II unique posi- IsSsss
tion. Asssssss
i am manufacturer of s yass55
cigars afd do not seek EfEdSs
the retailers trade, and Eas
while ] sell to some deal Ess SESS
ers and many Clubs. they S szsss
pay exactly the same for asas'
them that every one else ~
does. There are no dis MEsa
counts for any ditantity $3.50!
or to any one. ss No
MY OFFER Is: will, No.;
upon request, send one
hundred Sllivers' Panatcll Wy
Cigars on approval to u
reader OF THE TIMES shiyers
DISPATCH, express pre- Panatel
paid. He may smoke ten AND s,tAr
cigars and return the re-
naming ninety ut my expense IL
is nor pleased with them; II he
pleased, and keeps them, he agrt
to remit the price, $500, within I
days.
Simply enclose business card,
give personal references, and sta
whether mild, medium or stro
cigars are wanted, &
4 make this offer so broad "a
plain because my experiencessis III
/ can, make. my business grow, We
rapidly by adding II few new q
toners daily 10 my list,
HERBERT d, SILVER
Ol3 Eilbcrl s,,. Philadelphia, !
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-26
TOWLE OPERA HOUSE

Get your seats early and avoid the
) r. o sign. Lincoln ]. Carters
The Fast Mail" is to appear on
Sunday. July Goth. at the Towle OPP
IRA house This is Mr. Carriers
sreatest play, and laid the foundation
# his fortune. AS a scenic drama it
2as never been equalled, Every
heater geer from coast to coast has
card Of The Fast Mall it is a
Aousehold word People that never
)atronize theater always break
heir rule when this good old melo-
ranla consas to town. This season
II. Carter has given it brand new
reduction, a good cast, and has ad-
ed new specialties
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-26

Chicago, July 26,-The start OF
the wheat was lower on further sell
ing by cash houses, and scattered in
terests and on rather poor supper
coupled with an easier start in othel
markets. There was sufficient de
cline in the first hour to wipe GU.
a respectable advance made near tn
close yesterday. Winnipeg report
heavy storm has laid grain fiat
This has not been generally known
here. Towards the close the market
showed some strength and recorded
about L cent advance.
CORN was easier On improved
weather in Iowa AID prospects q
rain in Illinois and Indiana Tbs
selling was largely by local longs. a
few of the larger ones unloading 9
little. Demand poor
OATS opened slightly lower On
selling of coru and prospects Of ia
vorable crop weather in this ans
nearby states.
PRoVISION-easier and slow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-07-26
FINANCE AID TRADE
Special Stock Service to the Lake
County Times).
NEW YORK LETTER.

New York. July 26.-Stocks open
ed strong and higher, averaging one
half point over the previous close
with St. Paul, Union Pacific. South
ern Pacific. Copper. Shelter. Colorado
Fuel Pennsylvania and Atchison all
scoring advances and reaching prices
that obtained before the San Fran
cisco fire. After such a strong open
ing. there was a disposition on the
part Of the bull operators to take
profits. particularly in St Paul.
Union Pacific and Copper. This re
suited in a sharp decline of one to
two points in these three issues, but
the decline was not well sustained
and in the afternoon, shorts began
to cover, bidding stocks up rapidly
to the high prices of the early morn
ing. The market closed strong and
buoyant with the entire market at
about the highest prices of the day.
News in general favored the bull
side Of the market. London prices
were higher Russian situation not
as bad as the reports of Tuesday
made it. Money easy, loaning at ?
per cent.