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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Money for Seminary.

WILLIAMSBURG, March 4.-Pro-
gressive citizens OF williamsburg. James
City county and York county have been
contributing generously during the past
week to the sum for the female semi
nary, These are the localities that will
he directly benefited by the seminary.
The fund now stands sI2,s05, $4,000 be-
ing the sum required.
The presbytery Is to meet in Norfolk
Tuesday to finally pass on the PROPOSE
ton, and 1t Is almost certain Williams
burg will be chosen. At night there Is
to be great mass-meeting OF all the
Presbyterians Of Norfolk and Portsmouth
in the interest of this school especially
and Christian education generally.
1t is said on good authority that the
first amount spent In building here viii
exceed $4,000, and that the school viii
be open by next fall.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Maccabees Celebrate.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 4-Alex-
andria Tent No. 2, knights of the Mac
cabees, Tonight celebrated the tenth an
niversary of It's existence, with a big
banquet at the Elks' Cafe. About 100
members of the organization and their
friends were in attendance. Toasts were
responded to by D. w Gall, of Wash
ington, State commander of the order,
and o. w. Hammond OF Washington.
acknowledgements Of the uniform
rank
The local tent since its organization
has retained an average membership of
seventy-five, and all during that time
has not lost a single member by death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
testimony borne in q crushed skull and

testimony borne in crushed skull and
broken bones Is to be believed.
Percy Arnold, b. Arnold and G. III.
Williams. workmen at box factory,
attempted to cross tho Southern Branch
In a Silk on their return from Norfolk
to Gilmerton, on the night of January
9Th. Next morning the sklff, upturned.
and the hats Of It's passengers, were
found atloat In the river,
1t was generally supposed that they
We're drowned, The bodies OF the Arnolds
have now come to the surface, and 1t
appears that the men were foully at
tackled. The skull of Percy Arnold is
crushed and the left arm broken, and
the right arm of b. Arnold Is shattered
The coats of both are missing, and their
clothing Is torn. The police now think
that foul murder for robbery was COM
mitted, and will attempt to clear ur
the mystery. Percy Arnold was twenty
years old and his brother but fourteen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Lynchburg Bar Honors Memo.
ries of Davis and Lewis.

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LYNCHBURG, VA. March 4-The local
bar to-day held memorial exercises ir
honor of Robert J. Davis and John VI.
Lewis. local attorneys. who died during
the past month. Eulogies were delivered
by a number Of attorneys, the resolu-
tons as to Mr. Davis being presented
by Don P. Halsey. and those as to Mr..
Lewis by A. r. Long. The court adj
journed out of respect for the deceased.
This was the first time in the history
OF the Lynchburg bar that a similar gath
ering was held to remember two deceased
attorneys at the same time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
FOR ECZEMA, RASHEs
Aud all Humors Of the Skin
Cuticura Is Priceless.

Eczema, itohins;, irritation., chap
S SsdS oily oS sagpas5 mPss and
Susnins and aohns han s saad isst ' sna
for all other torturing, disnguring
diseases OF skin, scalp, and blood,
Cutioura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and
CutiourA Resolvent Liquid or Pills) af-
ford the most complete, economical,
speedy, and wholesome cure,
Sold shroughout the world. Potter Drug 1 Chem.
" 1siisd Free. How V cws sxls 1vnasA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
cRUsHEs FIREMAN.
Engine Derailed and Overturned
Near Rocky Mount.
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ROANOKE. VA, March 4.-The en-
CINE of northbound freight train
on the Roanoke and Southern division
of the Norfolk and Western Railway
was derailed to-day near Rocky Mount
and overturned. catoiling Fireman y.
G. Turner underneath. Both of his legs
were broken. and he was scalded to
death by the escaping steam. He was
from Monroe county w Va, and had
been hunnS1g extra about three
months. He was eighteen years OF
age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Names of Confederates.

LOCKLlES, VA, March 4,-Judge H.
r.. b. Wright, of the Twelfth Circuit
comprising the counties of Richmond
Northumberland, Lancaster, Westmore-
land and Essex, has issued orders to
the court clerks for recording names
counties
Major Hunter. secretary of Virginia
Military Records, will send a com
munication to each of the judges IN
the State, asking them to do the same
thing,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Alexandria Hospital.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 4.-The
thirty-fifth annual report of the treasu-
rer, manager, superintendent and aux
iliary societies of the Alexandria Hos
pital which has just been issued for
the year ending January 81, 1907, shows
that the receipts at that Institution during
the past year We're $7,3s2.s7. while the
ance on hand of sS92,3A. Tho number OF
patients admitted during the year was
AIS, which was higher than any previous
year,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Enlarge Yorktown Hotel.
Special to The Times Dispatch.

t''Poe'"' 70 no uS.f8SPHFc11'l
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March A.
Yorktown Hotel, whose reputation Is not
confined to the Peninsula, is shortly to be
enlarged, SO that the historic old town
will not be lacking in hotel accommoda-
ton during the exposition.
The building will be enlarged by an
other story, which will give the hotel
twenty rooms, with all the modern con-
Neniences,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
BARN BURNS.
Mr.. Healey Stephens Also Loses
Stable and Feed,
rspecIal to INC Times-Dispatf

Especial to The Times Dispatch1
WARSAW, VA, March 4.--Yesterday
morning about o'clock the barn and
stable of Healey Stephens, near Old
ham, Newfoundland, together with a
large quantity of corn, fodder and
valuable horse, was consumed by
fire. One horse was taken from the
burning building, but will have to be
killed as his eyes were burned out
and its tongue and ears burned off.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
To Hold Memorial Service.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. VA, March An
At the last term of Westmoreland Circuit
Court minute was entered recording the
death Of Judge G. III, Ashton, of King
George county, and memorial services in
his honor viii be held ct a later term Of
court,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05

Care Henry. to say nothing of James.
town, would require more than day
Grea. preparations are being made at
Fort Monroe for the coming of the
secretary, dress parade being held
twice 81 day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Missionary Thank Offering.

A large congregation attended the mis-
sionary thank Offering services at ST.
Paul's Episcopal Church Sunday evening
in commemoration Of the three hundredth
year of the establishment Of the church
in America. The service was held espe-
clally for men and boys of the churches
in Petersburg and vicinity, but the galle-
rles of the church, and portion of the
lower floor We're reserved for ladies, of
whom large number was present. The
music was rendered by q male choir.
with DIR. IT. w. Talley as organist. AZ
ter a portion Of the regular evening SER
vices had been held the principal address
was made by Mr., John W. Wood. of New
York, who Is assistant secretary of the
Board of Missions, and editor Of 1.-THE
Spirit of Missions Brief addresses We're
made by Rev, r. w. Barnwel. rector of
st. Paus; Judge j. NJ. Mullen, w, w,
Robinson, of Norfolk. and Rev, DIR. c,
b. Bryan, rector of Grace Church. The
addresses dealt largely with the history
of the Episcopal Church in this State
and country, and with the purposes OF
the missionary thank Offering.
Put Him in Cage.
A big white stranger, who said he was
from New York, alighted from the Can
non-ball" train from Richmond at the
Norfolk and Western depot here this
morning, and in few minutes created
enough trouble to require the attention Of
two policemen, Some force was necessary
before the prisoner could be taken to tGe
police station and landed in steel cage
where no behaved like q maniac, beatine
his head against the sides of the cage
ana attempting TO smash everything In
reach.
A row In the Robinson family, colored
Saturday night has put George Robinson
in dangerous condition. with broken
head, and produced the arrest of his bro
Their. Willie Robinson, and his ,yife and
brother in law, all OF whom are to b.
tried by the Mayor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
RIVER GIVES UP DEAD,
Crushed Skull May Tell Of Foul
Murder
I Special to- The Times Dispatch.

NORFOLK, VA. March +,-The waters
Of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth
have given up . story % murder, II the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
WILL ADVERTISE
At JAMESTOWN
Petersburg Business Men Adopt
Resolution Asking Council to
Appropriate $4,000.
STRANGER ACTS LIKE WILD
Big Man From New York Gives
Two Policemen Some
Trouble.
STRANGER ACTS LIKE WILD
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PETERSBURG, VA, March 4.-A public
meeting Of business men and others in
terested in Petersburgs representation ut
the jamestown Exposition was held to-
night, at which there was a conference
with the co'amittee Of Councilman and
Aldermen In charge Of the work. After
the discussion of the proposed nature and
extent OF this city's exhibit, and a full
exchange of opinions between represent
atives Of different industries, a resolution.
offered by M. G. jackson, was passed.
providing that the chairman of the meet
ing, Robert Gillian, Jr., request the
Council at its meeting tomorrow to APP
propriate $4,000 for the purpose OF adver-
Using Petersburg at the jamestown En-
position, the said appropriation to be ex-
pended under the direction OF a commit
tee of one Councilman one Alderman and
the secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce. On motion of w. L. thinner the
following committee was appointed by
the chair to cooperate In carrying out
the jackson resolution: c. r. Bishop, j.
w. Seward, A. D. Hamilton, NJ. G. Jack
son and e. J.. Quarles. the new secretary
of the recently organized Business and
Credit Association and Investment Corpo-
ration. now operating as a Chamber of
Commerce. Mr.. Quarles made an excel.
lent speech on the great Importance to
Petersburg OF the exposition as an adver.
Using medium. Several prominent manu-
facturers present opposed manufacturing
exhibits, and strongly seconded a plan to
exhibit a big Typographical plaster map
of the city and it's historical surroundings,
especially the battlefelds, as has been
suggested by a number of people.
Mr.. G. Brooks johnson, chairman of
the board of governors of the James
town Exposition, has written to Mayor
Jones. announcing the plan for "Pe-
tersburg Day at the exposition, and in
wiling the city to take part In the cele-
bration. The Mayor Is requested to lend
his aid in the selection OF date for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05

very cheap and attractive rates on a
personally conducted excursion to
Florida Tuesday, March 10, 1907,
Tickets are limited to thirty days for
return trip, and carry with them the
stop-over privileges allowed on Winter
Tourist tickets. The Florida season is
at Its height at this time--weather
warm, bathing and fishing good. we
call attention TO display advertisement
in this issue,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05

Policyholders In the Mutual Life In
surance Company of New York will be
interested in the yearly statement of
the company appearing ON another
page,
This statement is significant OF two
facts 1t shows good business record
under the adverse circumstances of
f906, and points to a remarkable record
of benefits to the polioyholders during
the siXty-four years OF it's existence,
Under the economies in management
called for by the new insurance legis-
lation and Installed by the present
management, the future promises still
more favorably than the good record
OF the past.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-05
Spring '07 Waistcoats,

The three button, with lapel pockets.
- the vogue this season. Our showing
OF these snappy models Is very large.
Beautiful shades in Greys, Solid Browns
and many other swell patterns Of fancy
materials, most of which are exclusive
with us
The state herald., 1907-11-15
HAXTUN.

Sherers livery barn on Raymond
street is about completed, nice large
structure much needed in the town.
Wood Dixon is building large ad-
dition to his barn which will be quite
an improvement to that part of town.
Roy Clancy and George Smith are
building business building on the east
side of Colorado avenue, 24x6O, which
is about finished.
DR.. Ford has completed an addition
to his residence which makes it COM
modious house.
D. W. Scott has completed the foun-
dation for large residence in North
Haxtun.
Mr.. Albert Sharp returned on Wed.
nesday mornings train from Denver
with wife by his side. We extend a
hearty welcome to The young couple
and may their future be happy and
prosperous.
The financial crash or blockade or
whatever you may call it checks mat
ters of business elsewhere but the bus
mess men in all lines in this burg dc
not seem to be interfered with in the
least.
Dudly Fineh's new residence on his
farm east Of town is nearing compile
tion. We wonder what will happen
when the same is completed. Can any
one guess.
Corn husking is the order of the day.
Various yields are reported all the way
from 20 to 40 bushels to the acre.
A five acre tract OF land in North
Haxtun was sold this week at SIS per
acre. HAXrUS REPORTER.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
siIInlFrssALg

III Virtue of writ q execution iszn-I cut
u tho Di.trist court Il 1T and county ai
Denver. state Of Colorado. 10 me ~ shrrin
county uf fhiilip. directed In favor II a
webster against Tho liriinnra Tfu.t Con,
p.ny "a esfpofa,ionl whereby am com
nnndsd 10 MAX" tho suin u ucnty - hun
died sud seventy dollars and tscftyaslt r,nil
tsoissal damages, and the mfthrf tum o.
iotiy slr dollars and seventy ccuts ,smm
eiais
have levied upon and taken in rsrenti,,
the following dHs,nbpi real estate and Mi
The Hsht, tsla aud interest ~ tho saiI do
fend,ni The t.iishce 1tHst Company. b.
And 10 N. following dssenf.d r,ai .siat,
siths," hing aud bsihE IN tho county Of
fhillips and state ~ colorado ~ Ntt
hpfh vest Y oi .nriion ih l1shship nnf,t
range u, last =. of the hniih sas, q. south
east Y ~ the south east u OF section u ,aws
ship NORTH tanEr a.
10, hioah - town II iioboha
lot 10 block ~ town ni liulyHAu
which shall 1ffnt tot aAin az public uuf
lion IN Tho n day of November y iins NJ IN,
hoht NJ iso'p och mat tho ifnni ,ntraHn,
" the county court b0nss. IN iisl.nla ~ N,
bohHt ~ ihiiiip4 state NJ uuiafadH, 90 tht
highest and bsst bidder Tot rast
ON iiltf hhftin
t0phiY of rhliiips hiai. II Colorado
all"h A webst.' attorney TOT the piaini q
MS, put Nor
The state herald., 1907-11-15
Mrs. Jewell, Sup't of Press.

Edward James, Sr., was in Holyoke
Thursday on business. He is one of
the early settlers of the Haxtun coun-
try and, although quite advanced in
years, yet he still retains that cheer
full, happy disposition which always
makes old persons such desirable com
pany. 1t is always treat to meet and
converse with old men or women who
retain to old age such a cheerful and
happy view of life.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
On Presidential Firing Line.

II would be no surprise II Mr.. Bryan
should now announce that he will not be
a candidate for the democratic nomina-
tion next year. He has deferred COM
mitting himself on this point, and prob
ably because he wanted to see the por.
tents Of the elections that have just oc-
Cured. Their indications are decidedly
unfavorable for th,cd Bryan battle.
Mr.. Bryan's greatest effort in the re-
cent campaign was In Kentucky. He
drew immense crowds wherever he spoke
Many thousands stood In the rain to
hear him. Yet there was republican
landslide Of 1000 votes In Kentucky.
and the state thus passes into republi-
can control after long period Of dem.
ocratic government. Nebraska Ia the
other state In which Mr.. Bryan took an
active part in the recent campaign.
Though Il Is his own state. and aware
that he Is within reach Of any other
nomination, Nebraska gave heavy
republican majority.
Mr.. Bryan may not have materially
affected the result In Kentucky or Ncb-
raaka bu, Il does not appear that his
speeches IN either state were Of the
slightest benefit to the party whose
cause he advocated. and for which he
was the acknowledged coming standard
bearer u he would bu, give the word.
VIII the word DO spoken now1 Il Ia
doubtful. The game seems not worth
the candle. Multitudes hoek 10 hear
Bryan. the orator. They wan, 20 see
one Of the famous speech makora of
the ime. Hut handing him the rclna
OF this great government Ia diifcron,
matter. That proposition has been
tried twice before the people. with mn
emphatic negative from them. The O.
lectiona JUS, held show that MIR. ijrynn
would be likely 10 lose one Of the liml.
ted number OF states he carried In 1900.
and there Ia not the slightest sign that
he could gain any. Can Mr.. Bryan face
his party and say that he is hopeful nm
ita nominee for lp1s7 n not. he ia with.
out hope. and the party feeling must
be the same In regard 10 another bryan
campaign. StLouis Globe Democrat,
The state herald., 1907-11-15
WILLIAMS-CLARK.

At the Holyoke Hotel on Monday,
Nov. a, 1907, Father B. ]. Froegel of
Brighton officiating Edwin 1. Williams
and Miss Carrie Clark both of the Hax-
tun country were married.
Both parties are well and favorably
known in that part of the country and
have many friends to wish them a
prosperous and happy married life.
They will make their home in that part
of the county. The HERALD extends
best wishes.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
SHARPE pAKIN.

At Golden. Colorado, on Thursday.
Nov Z, 1907. Albert Sharpe Of las,ur
and Miss Minnie Dakin Of Denver wcrc
married Albert Sharpe Ia one Of the
rntcrpriaing young men Of the llaXtun
country and Ia highly respected by q
hH,e acquaintance Tho bride Ia a
1uito Of Dir. nni Mira, Gust johnson Of
thia county and is highly spoken Of by
all of our people who have made her
acquaintance. This young couple have
The best wishes OF tht HERALD.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
REMOVAL SALE.

! lcXpect TO move my stock Of furni.
urc and hardware within few weeks
70 the building now occupied by Leblanc
& Sshcunomann and will give reduced
prices on stoves and furniture To avoid
moving the goods, n you need any
.hng Ia this line come In while you can
have tho advantage Of the reduced
priera. W. !. HARPER.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

The following program will be given
by the pupils Of the eighth grade OF
Phillips county at the auditorium. Fri
lay evening Nov. -. at $3.50: Music
Ilolyokc band, Piano solo. Florence Ir.
vim Recitation, Dola johnson; Reeita-
ion, Burton Wilcox; Piano duet, Misses
Wcbcrmoicr; Essay, Jay worlcy; Rec
tatIon. oetayia Mybal; Recitation. Les.
10 Mckee; Song. Ethel iiclland and
lthers: Recitation, Dorothy Mccarly:
recitation: Lloyd CLANCY; cornet solo.
ioorgc Garland; Recitation. Eva Long:
iuslc, iolyoke Band. Every body
ordlnlly Invlled.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
Best cookies and fresh bread at S. M.
WrigLt's.

The ladies' of the w. G.. T. U. will
meet at the home of Mrs. Raph Mill
age Friday afternoon, Nov. %, at 8
o'clock. All the ladies cordially invit-
ed. Our Supt. of S. S. work, Miss
Mellenger, is making arrangements for
a union temperance meeting at the
court house Sunday evening Nov. oath.
This is the Worlds temperance Sunday
and it will be observed by a special
programme.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Season tickets for the High School
entertainment course are still on sale.
There are 4 more entertainments in the
course and season ticket can be OBJ
tanned for Sl.6O. which is 40 cents less
than single tickets will cost you.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
A rrelsn nsss

That pain In your back caused by
lumbago stiir muscles or n strain Ia an
easy thing TO get rid Of. Ballard 4
Snow Liniment cures rheumatism. lum.
bago. sore and still muscles. straIna,
rprains. cuts, burns. bruises. acalds and
all nchcs and pains. You need a bottle
IN your house. y. NJ. Smith.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
:. ,,osribi. sesidsn,

that may happen To one Is no worca
than a severe attack Of rheumatism.
II suffering with rheumatism no matter
how slight Or serious, you cannot find
better remedy than Ballard's Snow
Linimcnt Cures cuts. rprains, bruist =
rheumatism and neuralgia In hurry.
Try III Price 25c. 5oc and Sl.-F. NJ.
Smith.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Mr., Ulman who preempted a quarter
of land within 2 miles of Holyoke in
1887 but has since the fall of 1888 resid-
ed in Indiana, has been in Holyoke for
the past week looking after his land in
terests.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Tlomffon q King have closed cut all
Of their Ny nets and summer lap robes
&c and have Just opened up a large as
sortment Of fur and plush robes. Call
and see them before buying
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Rev. John Winterbourne, pastor of
the Haxtun Methodist church, preached
an able sermon Sunday morning at the
Methodist church in Holyoke to well
filed house.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. E.
Church will hold fair on December IL,
At the court house. A % cent supper
will be served on the same day. Your
attendance is solicited.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
ESTRAY.

l have taken up roam COW and calf
at the old Ainsworth place west OF
town. Owner can have the same by
paying feed bill and cost ofadvortising.
Albert Gunther.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

The most successful business men
that our country has produced are men
who have been liberal and careful ad-
vertisers, and We challenge the nom
advertising business man of our town
% show to the contrary.
The state herald., 1907-11-15
Big Horn Basin and
Yellow Stone Valley.

| conduct landseekers excursions1 to
this country the first and third Tues
days during November and December
to help you secure irrigated land at the
cheapest price. An excellent chance
for you is one of the four hundred 40
acre Government irrigated farms in
Yellowstone Valley, Montana near Bal
lantine on this road, for which you can
make homestead entry, for "a dollars
per acre, including perpetual water
rights, by paying this price in ten an
nual installments without interest.
Write me and join these excursions.
No charge for my services. D. Clem
Deaver, Agent, Burlington Landseekers
Bureau, Omaha
II. L. C0LVER,
Ticket Agent, Holyoke, Colo.
L. W. WAkELY. G.P.A. Omaha Neb
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Clark Brothers have leased their liv-
cry barn to Peter Jones for year and
win give their time and attention
to their large stock ranch in the south
ern part OF the county.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. C. g. Cramer and
daughter, Minnie, left this morning for
a visit Of several weeks at Sterling and
other points in Illinois.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

W. j. Harper will move his stock of
furniture and hardware into the build
ing that has been used by Leblanc &
Scheunemann from the time they first
went into business.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

A biz nov assortment Of jawelfy or
sll kinds. bought In the liat few dayF.
Nothing but the best. buy that watch
now. The new solid silver souvenir
% ssrs in. W. II, Lyman, Jewelur.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

A. E Patrick has rented the building
formerly occupied by the City Drug
Store and will occupy it with first
class restaurant.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

Leblanc & Scheunemann are delayed
n moving into their new building by
The failure to get their furniture which
was ordered early in the summer but
has not yet arrived.
The state herald., 1907-11-15

j. X. Hubbell sold A. w. Johnston S
farm Z miles north of Haxtun to |. N.
Whitaker of Glenwood, Iowa, for $lS
per acre.