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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
MARKETS TODAY.
Wheat Opens Easy on the
Liberal Receipts.
Corn Also Easy Due to Similar
Conditions.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.
Cattle Are Slow-Natives Bring
$3.50 to Sc. 80.
Hogs Weak and Quoted at Five
Cents Lower.

Chicago, March 1--WHEAT-The wheat
market today opened easy because of lib
eral northwestern receipts, but soon be-
came hrm on good demand from shorts
enced by reports of damage to the winter
wheat crop. May wheat opened 1sQ44c
lower, at 771zQ77asc, sold at 1Sc, and then
declined to I7%@07sc. Minneapolis, Du-
luth and Chicago reported receipts of 719
cars.
Liberal primary receipts caused a weak
market in the last half of the session.
The low point for the day for May was
1assq1lzSc- The close was weak, with May
on 4et3sc, at 77Ssta7711c.
CORN--The corn market was easy be-
cause of liberal receipts and weather ia
Xorable for the movement of the crop.
Trading was in moderate volume. May
corn opened 4sc lower, at 4a5sc sold up to
47A, and then declined to 47Q471sc.
Prices eased OFT in sympathy with wheat
May declining to 1910. The close was
easy, with May Ac lower, at Ale.
OATS-The oats market was easy and
the general sentiment was bearish. Prices
rallied slightly after the opening, but later
eased off on fair selling by commission
houses. May oats opened 1s@Ac lower, at
42Aq423sc, and sold at 425sc and then de-
PROVISIONS in provisions was
active, but prices were weak because of
a oQ41zc decline in the price of live hogs:
1871, sold up to sic. 421k, and declined to
1850 Lard was TIC lower, at $9.45, and
sold off to 1914 Ribs were 100121zc low
WHEAT-Cash: No. red, 7607s1kc; No.
9 red. 74@76c; No. 2 hard, 75@77c; No.
hard. 671z@761zc; No. 1 northern, S01k@S5c
No. ? northern, S0Qs4c; No. 3 spring, 76G
GooR RSS 3 ,.4ss1sa44e.
RYE-Cash: 6S1zG70c
BARLEY-Cash: 65075c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
THE ORIGIN OF BILLIARDS.
Invented by Bill Kew and First Played
With Yard Stick.

The game of billiards was invented
about the middle of the sixteenth CEN
fury by a London pawnbroker named
JW;i1iano Kew. On rainy days he was
in the habit of taking down the three
balls in front of his place, and Win
vard-measure. pushing them p1llaTa-
fashion from the counter into stalls
After a time the idea of board with
sidepockets occurred to him PACK s:Gi
letter manuscript says: Master viii
49,, Laxv did make one board where
bv a game is played with three balls
and all the young men were greatly re-
created thereat, chiefly the young
cIorgvmen from ST. Pawles; hence one
Of We strokes was named canon.
having been by one Of We SAID clergy
men invented. The game Is now
known by the name of 'btll-yard. pc
cause William, or Bill. Kew did first
play with the yard-measure- The STICK
is now called a kew or 'kue- me
term "bill-yard'' has been modernized
into 'sbtIIiard," and "kew or kue'
into "cue,"-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Kansas CITY Produce Market

Kansas City. March 11-Close-WHEAT
Receipts today. 100 cars Market un-
707sc; July, 711sc; Sept. 722sc. Cash: No;
hard; 50zkg74c; No 9 hae cS,9 SS@72c; No
CORN-Market unchanged to nc lower.
May, 411sc; July. 41Ac; Sept, 4214c. Cash:
No. 2 mixed, 41A@41zc; No. 3 mixed, 1910
@421sc.
OATS-Market unchanged to Nc higher.
No. 2 white. 421ac; No 2 mixed, 3974 @4oc.
RYE-Market steady, cease.
HAY-Market steady. Choice timothy.
BUTTER-Market steady. Creamery,
Bic; packing, 1S1hc.
EGGS-Market Ac higher. Firsts, 151zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Sow Yorlz NIoncx Ninrket.

New York. March 11-MONEY-Money-
on call steady, 319Q5 per cent. ruling rate
AZ. closing bid S1z and cffered at per
cent. Time loans strong. Sixty days, 60
61z per cent; 80 days, b per cent pld; SIX
months, 50 per cent.
CLOSE. Prime mercantile paper, 6d6J<
per cent; sterling exchange soft, with ac-
tual business in bankers bills at 4.S42OeG
4:S4!4 for demand and at 81. T9S544. 1890 for
60 day bills; posted rates, &.S1Q4S11k and
$4.S512; commercial bills, 479s4.
SILXER-Bar silver, &C; Mexican dol
BoNDS bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Kansas city Live Stock.

Kansas City Mo-, March 11.-CATTLE-
Receipts today, 10000 head including 500
steady. Native steers, $450Q6.50; south
ern steers, $4.00I5.5 southern cows, $500
Q4o0; native cows and heifers, 50 O06J5 %.
stockers and feeders So. 1905. %; bulls, $500
"a. %; calves, 350Q7. 80 western fed steers,
81. 5Q590; western fed cows, SO. O0G4 80.
HOGS-Receipts today 5000 head. Mar
ket weak to &C lower. Bulk of sales, Sc: 80
6.S11s; pigs and light, $5.5oq6. 80.
HEEP-Receipts today. 5000 head.
Market 5Q10c higher. Muttons, S.. 0Oq5. 50;
lambs. s7.00G7 60; range wethers, S. LOG
6.75: fed ewes, S5.00G5.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

NV
New York March 11.-BUTTER-Mark et
easy Western factory, common to firsts.
1S1zQN1sc: western imitation creamery,
firsts, 23024c.
CHEESE-Firm; unchanged. State full,
cream colored small, September fancy.
l5c; same, white, 14Ac: same. colored.
small, October best. 14@1415c: white. Oc-
tober best. 1SAQ14Ac; good to prime 1870
large large September fancy. i4s4c; octo6sr
best. 1874 q14Hc; good to prim9 ne; l2s4@1sAc;
EGGS-Market steady. Western firsts,
1sAc; official price. 1sAc; seconds. Bc:
POULTRY-Alive poultry strong. West
Dressed poultry firm. Western chickens.
l2@1Sc; turkeys, 12@15c; fowls, 1091314c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

Liverpool opening cables: Wheat I'M
changed to 1hd higher; corn unchanged.
Liverpool, 1:ao p. m: Wheat and corn
Car lots at x. c.: Wheat. "a; corn. 25;
Car lots estimated at K c. tomorrow:
Wheat, 100; corn, IS; oats, 3d.
Car lots at Chicago: Wheat, 43: corn,
SCI; oats. 257.
luth 81 A year ago: MtnneaD olis. 524;
Duluth Al
Liverpool closing cables: Wheat sd
higher: corn unchanged to sd higher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Chicaco Protrucc Market.

Chicago, III, March I-CHEESE-Ma Man
ket strong. Daisies, 1519c; Twins, 1415@
15c; Young Americas, 151a@16c
POULTRY-Alive poultry steady. Tur-
keys lie; chickens and springs. 121zc.
BUTTER-Market easy. Creamery, 22Q
SOC; dairy. aGG27c.
EGGS-Market steady. At mark, cases
included. 16c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
surnr and CONGO NIarlket.

New York, March 11.-SUGAR-Raw su-
gar steady. Fair refining. 3 Lice; centri-
fugal. Sc test, 1890; molasses sugar. ,
$500. Refined sugar steady. Crushed,
IS. 40; powdered, $3.50; graduated, $40.
COFFEE-Market Quiet No. Rio,
TIC: No. 4 Santos, SIC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

rFurnlshed by the City Hay Marker. an
- QUINCY street,
PRAIRIE I1AY-I3aled SlL00Il2.OO: loose
81 .U0U LOO.
Topeka Hide Market.
Topeka. March IL
rPrfces paid in Topeka this week, baseH
on Boston sIuotations.I
GREEN SALT CURED. .................lio
NO. 1 HORSE 81 .5Off3 ~
NO. ] TALLOW............. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

lie Steel and a number of others point
Reading recovered fully. Northwestern
preferred sold at decline of points
Irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Ill, March 11.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts today, 5000 head. Market steady
to 10c lower Beeves $4.Ood6.S5: cows and
heifers, 81. 70d5.25; stockers and feeders,
$2.S5Q49o: Texans, $4.1oG4.7o; calves, $500
HOGS-Receipts today $1,000 head. Mar
ket 5@71zc lower. Mixed and butchers
heavy, So 1900. IS; light, $6.Soa7. 021a; pigs,
Sc. 0Od6. 50; bulk, Sc. 95Q700.
SHEEP--Receipts today. 1900 head
Market 1oc higher. Sheep, So 7Q6. co.
lambs 81 T5G7 rs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Cotton Market.

Galveston, Tex, March u-COTTON-
Market steady, at 1lHc per pound
New York, March 11.-COrTON-Sa,c
today, $500 bales. Spot cotton closed
steady and 10 points lower. sxdota.41l.J
per 100 pounds ~ ddling uplands, Sl1. IS;
middlIng gulf, SLIGO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

Range of Prices on Stocks.
FURNISHED by ]. L. Gall. Commissions,
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and StockA
office ITO w. Sixth ST. Phone 4S6.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Market Gossip.

FURNISHED By ]. E. Gall, CommisslocA
Grains, provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 40 West Sixth street Phone 4S6i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Chfca~0 Markets

FURNISHED by :. Z. Gall, Commission :,
Grains, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks
Office ITO West Sixth street. Phone 4S6 j
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

Kansas City, March II.
CATTLE-Receipts today, 10000 head.
HOGS Receipts today, 5000 head Mar
ket 5Q10c lower. Bulk of sales, Sc. 75Q
6.821z; top, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

National Board of Trade. Kansas City
FURNISHED by ]. E. GALL Commissions
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and StocKs.
Kansas City March II.
Open High Low Close Sat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11

Kansas City Live Stock Sales Today.
1.-THE following sales were made today at
the stock yards. Kansas City. Mo-. and
teiephoned to The Topeka State Journal
by Clay. Robinson & Co. live stock com.
mission merchants. with offices at all
markets..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
rER eggs. POIITRv

BUTTER, EGGS. POULTRY.
FURNISHED by Topeka Packing Co. ia
116 West Laurent ST.
POULTRY-Broilers.2 lbs. 1Oc; hens. Sc:
course young ROSTERS. &C; spring chickens,
SC: live turkeys. 12c: ducks. &c.
E,GGS-Fresh country, 13c.
BUTTER-Fresh country. 1SG22c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-11
Leblanc Is Recalled.

After this Mr.. Longfellow was ex-
cuSed and coroner's physician Timothy
Leblanc was recalled. He was ex-
amineG by Assistant District Attorney
Garvin. He said he examined Whites
body.
Did you find powder marks on his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
WILLIAMS PICKED
 TO BEAT YARDAMAN
PROMINENT MISSISSlPPlAN DE- CLARES THAT THE RESULT OF SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN WILL BE IN FAVOR OF WILLIAMS.

Washington, July 23 3.-(Special.)-C. T. George of Mississippi, son of the late senator from that state and one of the best posted of its politicians, says John Sharpe Williams will beat Governor Vardaman for the Senate.
 My belief is," said MT. George. that MT. Williams is going to win. The time is past in our country when appeals to prejudice outweigh the logi- cal well considered utterances of a statesman of the class to which MT. Williams belongs. Our farmers are men of good intelligence and are not to becarried away by dema goglcal talk.
 Ut is no doubt that MT. Williams is as much in favor of the repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the constitution as Governor Vardaman, but the diff ference is that one Iealizes the futility of agitating its reSeal at this time, while the other uses it for political capital. It does not take the mass of voters long to decide which is better qualified to serve them in the high deliberative body in the world. The verdict Is, I am certain, alrady made up and it is in Williams favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
AMERICANS STUDY
 IMMIGRATION
COMMISSION VISITS BERLIN TO SECURE INFORMATION AT FIRST HAND-ExcITINe INCIDENT OF THE TRIP.

Berlin, July 23.-The members of the American Immigration commission who, under the chairmanship of Senator Dil- lingham of Vermont came to Europe to make thorough investigation of emigra- tion conditions, are reuniting here pur- posely to going to Hamburg.
 Representative Bennett of New York, arrived here yesterday from Syria and to- day Senator Latimer of South Carolina and Representative Howell of New Jersey came in from Russia, and Representative Burnett of Alabama arrived from eastern Prussia Senator Dillingham; and w. R. Wheeler of Oakland. Calif., are expected to arrive in few days from St. Peters, burg.
 The commission has gathered first hand impressions of nearly every phase of the emigration question in southern, south western and eastern Europe, and 1t now proposes to look into the situation in western Europe.
 While Senator and Miss Latimer, Mrs. Howell and Phillip Burnett, son of Repre- sentative Burnett, were walking past a cafe on Unter Den Linden avenue, a man inside shot woman. Young MT. Burnett at once ran inside, seized the murderer and with the help of others, detained him until the arrival of the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
One Man Dies.

Tuscaloosa, July S.-(Speoial )-James Mcuuire died here last night at the board ing house of Mrs. A. J. Carraway, from heat prostratlon. MT. Mcclure returned 10 his boarding house yesterday after noon about o'clock and went at once to his room, where he flung himself across the bed. About o'clock the sound of q failing body was heard In his room and upon investigation MT. Mcclure was found lying on the floor unconscious. Drs. Mayfield and Ward were at once sum mone1 but his condition was beyond help. His temperature was found to be 109 a- the time, and he died a few minutes after the arrival of the physicians. MT McGuire had been making periodical vis- it's to Tuscaloosa for some time and was well known heres where he had num- Der of acquaintances and friends. He was an unmarried man about 45 years of age. he has relatives both in Birmingham and Knoxville. The body was taken to Gardiner's undertaking establishment, and his relatives in Birmingham at once noti- fled.
 The temperature has been way up in the sos for several days, but broke All records yesterday when the government thermometer registered 99. .75. Saturdays temperature was 96 and Sundays 97, both being record-breakers, up to yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
SHARP CAMPAIGN
 AGAINST PEON AGE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IS MAKING WAR UPON ALL PER- SONS OR CORPORATIONS WHO ARE GUILTY OF PEoNA0E.

Washington, July 23.-Special.) )-The department of justice Is aggressively pushing its campaign against peonage practices. Agents have been sent into Virginia to Investigate complaints that men are being held in bondage in tur- pentine camps. Prosecutions are now being conducted in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. The government is being fought bitterly by the con tractors, and in some cases 1t is charged that state authorities are lending nor al support to those under indictment. The department of justice is eagerly awaiting a decision from the circuit court of Missouri on the appeal of contractors found guilty of the charge of depriving citizens of the United States of their liberty. The consti- tuition point Is clear cut there. Pros cautions in other states have been made under conspiracy charges.
 Conditions in some sections as rep resented to the President and attorney general, have been deplorable. One of ficial today declared that magazine ar ticles upon the subject, while looked upon in northern states as tinged with yellow" have really understated the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
TWO CONNECTS SHOT.
Plot to Escape Results In Men Being
 Seriously Wounded.

Atlanta, Ga., July 23.-As the result of a determined effort to escape from the brick yards in the western part of the city, this evening two white convicts, Ben Beasley and H. l.. Hartman. are pe- lieved to be fatally wounded. The plot was evidently carefully arranged and the men, having gained possession of revolv- CTS, emptied them at o. Duncan, the guard The shots failed to reach him and he opened fire on the fleeing men. Beasley fell, shot through the abdomen, and Hartman received a bullet through his shoulder and spine. Both men had run two hundred to three hundred yards when they were shot Another convict. Luther Gloer, seeing the fate of his com panions, surrendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
Walker Case Unsettled.

Mexico City, July 23.-Ambassador Thompson has interrogated the Mex ican government on the detention of c. c. Walker, a resident of Columbus, Mo-, who was arrested in Saltillo some time ago, charged with injuring herd rof cattle belonging to rival importer. It Is alleged that Walker caused a loss of $7000 by his depredations He has since been in prison and friends are asking for his trial, The depart ment of justice has informed the em- bassy that decision in the case will be rendered within a fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
BaslIica for Pope's Remains.

Rome, July 23.-The bastilica built from designs made by Signor ,Radolin, the sculptor, to hold the remains of Pope Leo xIII., was formally turned over to Car dinal Satolli this morning by Archbishop of St. John cathedral Eight cardinals and two prelates were present. Signor Radolin delivered an address In which it was explained that the conception of the basilica had been inspired by read ing of the works of the late Pope The monument was then accepted by Cardinal Satolli.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
HEAT WAVE SWEEPS
 OVER THE STATE Several ProStrations Have Been
 Reported MAN DIES AT TUSCALOOSA Fireman at Huntsville on Southern Freight Is Overcome and Falls
 From the Window of
 the Cab.
MAN DIES AT TUSCALOOSA

The heat wave that has prevailed for the past few days has caused much suf- fering in Alabama and one or two deaths from prostration have been reported.
 The temperat yesterday in Brming ham was 97, one degree higher than the day before. A temperature of 101 was reported from Decatur. The temperature at Tuscaloosa Monday was 9975, result ing in one death from prostration.
 temperature of 91 in the shade is re- ported from Huntsville, where there were two prostrations. A fireman on a Southern freight was overcome and fell from the window of the cab. A private of the Thlrd Alabama regiment in camp at Huntsville suffered prostration late Mon day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
MASONIC NOTICE

On account of delay in ar rival of relatives of Bro. Sam B. Stewart, funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a. m., at the Masonic Temple. All members of King Solomon Lodge, Brethren of Sister Lodges and visitors are re- ouested to attend. Jno. J. Wirth, Worshirful Master; Jno. s. White, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
Fruit Men Up In Arms.

San Francisco, July 23.-All the fruit packers of California and many fruit growers, who have formed the Fruit Pro- tective Association of California are mak- ing strong efforts to have the clause ef- acted limiting the quantitl of sulphur used in drying fruit rescinded for the present season at least, or until the mat ter can bo thoroughly investigated by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
College of Physicians and
 Surgeons

Of BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.
 36th Annual Session Begins October 1st
 New building; modern equipment; unsurpassed laboratories; large and in- dependent Lyingin Asylum for practi- cal Obstetrics; department for preven- ton of hydrophobia and many hospitals for clinical work present to the med ical student every advantage. For cat alogue and other information apply to CHARLES F. BEyAN, M. D., DEAN. Cor. Calvert & Saratoga sts. Baltimore,
 Md 7-20-10t-sat-wed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
Takes Part in Eddy Suit.

Concord, N. IT., uly 23.-Hosea W. Parker of Claremont has accepted the appointment as co-member in the suit of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy vs. Cal win A. Frye and others. He will sit with Judge Edgar Aldrich of Little ton, N. H., and Dr. George F. Jelly of Boston at the conference of members and counsel which will be held here on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
Fireman Overcome.

Huntsville, July 2S-(Special.) )-Monday was the hottest day of the season in this city and during the afternoon the temperature was 91 in the shade. Two prostrs tions were reported. The fireman of an incoming freight on the Southern was o' ercome by the heat and fell from his window in the cab. His absence was not noticed for a few minutes and when picked up he was unconscious and in serious condition. A private In the Third Alabama at Camp Pratt fainted from the heat during review late in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
Colorado River Under Control.

Imperial, Cal, July 23.-Last night marked the completion of the work which E. II. Hartman, president of the Southern Pacific company undertook 10 control the Colorado river at the request of President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24
1o1 at Decatur.

Decatur, July 23.-(Speclal.)-The temp erature today was 101 in the shade at 3 D. m the highest since 1882 This hot wave has lasted here fore five days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24

TUSCALOOSA, and    No for catao B F
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Ozark School Law.
Municipal Code Bill.

There was a lively tilt in the house in the afternoon between MT Gunter. chair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-24

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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-04-03
Date for Reunion Fixed.

X
Gen. Thomas w. Carwile spent
Saturday in Columbia, and after
"a conference with the. committee
of citizens appointed to look after
all matters pertaining to the Con-
federate reunion, announced that
The reunion will be held on May
7,8 and 9Th. ~.
In an interview while i'll the
capital city, Gen. Carwile said:
I'VE are going to have a grand re-
union this year, and I believe
there will be larger num5er of
veterans present than ever before.
The impression has gotten ont
that We are going to defray the
transportation of certain veterans
to this reunion a4d I have even
been appealed to secure transpor-
tation for some ofthe boys tosthe
general reunion at Richmond.
There is no fund at our disposal
for Paying railroad fare for these
old soldiers and we can not, Of
course, CONSIDER their applications.
"If we had a fund for defraying
the railroad expenses of needy
veterans the chances are that it
would be taken advantage of by
those who are really able to hear
their own EXPENSES"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-04-03
4 Comparison of Figures.

In spite of the bad crop year
and unfavorable conditions for
business last year., the people of
Edgefeld and vicinity seem to
have "heid their own very we'll.
The combined deposits of the two
local banks at the time their state
ments were published in March
OF last.yearamounted to $297 $780,
81, while at the same, time this
year they were s293,963.74. It
should be noted also that the
Edge6eld banks have loaned about
$4,000 less this year than last.
At this time in 1905 their COM
bined loans aggregated SAL ,465.-
80, while this year the loans are
$416,1 1928. Let US nope that
these figures indicate that the
farmers and business men gener-
ally are conducting their business
operations on q more economic
scale this year.