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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Historicical Society Meeting Satur-
day Evening".

A public meeting witt be held at the
assembly room of the Leon library on
Saturday evening of this week, for the
purpose of organizing county histori-
cal association. Fredk. M. Smith, of
Independence, Mo-, formerly of Lamont,
who has taken an active interest in
historical matters will be present and
make talk. Mr.. Smith has some valu-
able historical records which he pro-
poses to turn over to county associa-
tion, and at this meeting steps will be
taken to form permanent association
Several interesting papers will be read
at this meeting along historical lines,
Hon. G. P. Arnold, of Garden Grove
having consented to read paper on a
subject intimately connected with the
history Of Decatur county,. V. r.
McGinnis will have paper on "The
development of the county from a
lawyers standpoint, and o. E. Hull will
nave a paper on the early newspapers
of the county. Judge ]. W. Harvey will
preside at the meeting and cordial
invitation is extended to the public tc
attend.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
George-Smyth.

Tuesday evening, May 81, at the home
of the bride on Walker street, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Alexander George
and Mrs. Berthe Eleanor Smyth.
Mr.. George is prosperous and highly
respected young farmer from near Leon,
Iowa.
During number of years residence
here, Mrs. Smyth has made host of
friends whose hest wishes go with her
to her new home.-Des Moines Register
and Leader.
The above taken from the Des Moines
Register and Leader of May 23rd an
nounces the marriage of Mr.. A. G. George
to the lady of his choice in Des Moines
on Tuesday of last week. He returned
with his bride to Leon Friday evening,
and his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. George
arranged reception for them at their
home in east Leon. About forty invita-
tions were issued and the event proved
to be one of the most pleasant social
gatherings of the season. A three
course dinner was served in a most
delightful manner and the evening
spent with those happy sallies of wit
which makes the participants better
and happier. Mr.. and Mrs. George will
at once move to his farm a half mile
east of Leon where the Reporter with a
host of friends join in wishing them a
long, happy and prosperous life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Sheriff T. E. Wallace who left the
first Of last week for Dalton, Ga, return
ed home Saturday having in custody,
Charles Bledsoe, who was indicted four
years ago for forgery, Bledsoe having
agreed TO return without requisition
papers. Upon arriving here Mr.. Bled-
soc had no trouble in giving bond in the
sum of $500 and was released the same
evening, and the case will come up for
trial at the next term Of court. 1t is
claimed by Mr.. Bledsoe that he had
authority to sign his fathers name to
the note which was to Bowsher & Bid
Olson, and it may be that the matter
will be adjusted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Farquhar Bros. have the contract for
plumbing and heating Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Teale's new residence on north
Church street. They will use No. 26
Round Oak hot air furnace. There will
be a hot air register in every room in
building. Heat will be conveyed to
second floor by safety double wall pipes.
Plumbing fixtures in bath room on
second floor will consist of foot porce-
lain enameled bath tub 18x24 inches;
porcelain enameled one piece lavatory
with inch apron, and improved lift
syphon action water closet. All these
fixtures will be supplied with the latest
improved nickel plated brass fittings.
In kitchen there will be 2Ox30 inch one
piece, porcelain enameled, high back,
roll rim sink with 20x24 inch drain
board. Hot water will be supplied
through 80 gallon range boiler. Water
supply will be from 80 inch 6 foot
extra heavy pressure tank in basement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
A pleasant Surprise.

Mrs. G. A. Hatfield planned pleasant
surprise on her husband Sunday, it be-
ing his 30th birthday. About one hun
bred and fifty relatives and friends
gathered with we'll filed baskets gath
cred at their pleasant home one mile
north of Blockley. Promptly at twelve
o'clock the guests were invited into
the beautifully decorated dining room
where an elegant dinner was served.
The day was enjoyably spent in CONVEX
sation and music on the graphophone
by Fred and Lennie Cox and music on
the piano by Charlie Hatfield and
daughter Hazel. In the evening the
guests were invited out on the beauti-
full lawn where ice cream, cake and
fruit were served. Mr.. Hatfield receiv-
ed many useful and valuable presents.
The guests departed at a late hour
wishing Mr.. Hatfield many more such
happy occasions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Decoration Day Program.

All ex-soldiers and the women of the
Relief Corps will meet at the G. A. r.
hall at 10 p. m. and will march from
there to the opera house where the fol-
lowing program will be carried out:
Song.
Invocation, Rev. w. E. Kunz.
Song.
Ritualistic services.
Recitation by Hazel John.
Song.
Recitation by Mildred Avery.
Address by Rev. j. L. Boyd.
Song.
Line of march will then be formed in
the following order:
Band.
Ex-soldiers, escorted by Yeomen.
School children with flags.
Citizens and societies on foot.
Vehicles.
Chief Marshal, G. M. Axes.
The line will march to the cemetery
where the graves of deceased soldiers
will be decorated with flowers.
Persons furnishing flowers will bring
them to the G.. A. R. hall in the forenoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Lew Gillian, who has spent the past
year in Seattle and Anacortes, WASH,
arrived home Sunday. The many friends
of Mr.. Gillian in this city and county
will be pleased to hear that when his
trial was held recently at Anacortes,
he was acquitted of all blame growing
out of the shooting of his brother-in-law,
Sid Hoover, at Anacortes, on Feb. Oath,
his brother-in-law, who recovered from
the wound, refusing to testify against
him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Additional Contributors to Gene
terry Walk Fund.

The following additional contributions
to the fund being raised to build a
cement walk to the cemetery have been
received since the list was published
last week. Parties desiring to con-
tribute to this worthy enterprise can
send or leave their contributions at
the Reporter Office.
w. r. C........... $1,000
Amicitia Club $500
Geo. W. Wadsworth .............. 200
Prof. J. W. Long 90
Uriah Mitten .............. 1 90
G. 3. Read, May, Okla. ............ 100
The new Deere riding cultivator,
$3.50, with cup wheel S20.50.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Mrs. Anna Woodbury. has returned
from Chicago where she spent the winter
taking special course in the improved
kindergarten musical methods and will
resume her work here June 9Th. Anyone
desiring to make arrangements fol-
lessons can leave word with Mrs. G. nj
Ketcham
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Farmers that wish to raise calves
that will weigh 400 to $50 pounds and
sell for $50 per head, will have to buy
the better class of bulls. Duke OF
Brant sold for $4,000. Mr.. McCoy's
Orange Blossum COW, Of Allerton Ia,
sold for $50. Imp. Orange Prince sold
for $500. We have this blood bull and
conformation. JNO. w. LONG.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

The M. w. A. will observe their an
nual Decoration day OH Sunday after
noon. The members will assemble at
the lodge room at o'clock and march to
the cemetery where the graves of the
departed Woodmen will be decorated
with flowers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Robert Cornett, one of the old and
we'll known citizens Of Pleasanton, died
suddenly at his home in that town Mon
day morning. He had eaten quite
hearty breakfast and had not complained
of feeling sick prior to his death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Frank N. Hansell is remodeling the
entire interior of his big department
store, the work being in charge of an
expert from st. Louis, Mr.. julius We'll.
The remodeling will enable the store to
handle more lines of goods and they
will be more Systematically arranged
and more easy Of access.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Decoration day services will be held
at Bethel church in Eden township on
Sunday, June I'd, at 2:30 o'clock. The
Davis City G. A. R. post will be in
attendance, and cordial invitation is
extended to everyone to attend the
Memorial services. The sermon will be
preached by Rev. Jas. A. Armstrong of
this CITY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Baptist Church.

Sunday school 9:45 a. m. No preach
ing account of roll call and rally at
Palestine commencing Saturday at 1000
a. M. and memorial, service at Bethel
Baptist church, six miles south, at 2:3O
p. m. Everybody come.
JAMES A. ARMSTRONG, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Mrs. Jane Smith, of northwest of
Van Vert, met with a painful accident
in this city last Thursday afternoon.
She stumbled on the sidewalk in front
of the S. w. Hurst property on north
Main street and fell, tearing tearing
the ligaments loose on her left wrist.
Medical attention was promptly render
ed and she was able to return home the
same evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

w. H. Hazlet, of Eden township, last
week sold % head Of two year old mules
aud six head of two year old horses to
VIM. Ernst, of Graf, Neb., the sale being
cash one and at good prices. Mr..
Ernst came here and examined the
stock and it took but short time to
close deal for the entire herd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

The rural mail carriers will make no
delivery today on account of Decoration
day being a holiday. The Leon postoffice
will be open from s to a. m. and from
4 to 5 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Mrs. Emma Amos, of Knoxville,
deputy grand matron of the o. E. S. in
spected the Leon Chapter last Wednes-
day evening. Following the work a
very pleasant social hour was spent by
the members
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

The Mccormick mowers and binders
are the machines that don't aggravate
you aid make you cross, and you can
got repairs for them day or night.
Bowsher & Bowsher sell them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Our stock of wall paper is still in very
good shape to make selections from. All
shades, designs and prices. Come early
and get your choice. w. G. Stempel &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

G. W. Jenree, one of the oldest citiz-
ems of Leon is lying very low at his
home on West Commercial street, and
grave fears are entertained for his re-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

W. H. Hazlet, the we'll known breed
er of Red Polled cattle, of Eden town
ship, last week shipped four fine young
bulls to G. w. Coleman, of Webster City,
who will use them for breeding purpos-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

The many friends of Mr.. S. w. Hurst
will be sorry to learn ofshis illness and
his condition. is considered quite serious.
1t is to be hoped that the trouble will
yield to medical attention however.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
27tf d. A. BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will serve their regular monthly tea at
the church Tuesday evening, June 4th.
ALI are invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

MIR. John T. Travis, of Kansas City,
Kas. and Miss Martha Burnett Lovett,
of st. Joe, Mo-, were married at the
clerks Office in this city on last Wednes-
day, the ceremony being performed by
Justice G.. w. Beck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Best line of wall paper you ever saw
Come and see it at w. G. Stempel &
Co.'s, Pharmacists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Get your wall paper, paints, oils,
varnishes, brushes, etc., from w. G.
Stempel & Co, agents for the celebrated
Lincoln A. P. paint. Stands this eli
mate best"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Another-Our fifth car Velie buggie
arrived today. Can't we show you tn
buggy that stands the test.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Have you seen our Quick and Ely
washing machine? Remember we sell
them on trial. BowSHER s. BOWsHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

DR.. Morris, the dentist, has offices in
the Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
worthy's office. Give him call.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Sharples' cream separators are still
the thing. Write or phone us and W,
will bring one out.
BOWSHER & BOWSHER,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Get in line with Deere No. 8, the
best planter made. H. A. WRIGHT.

What do you think? A New Riding
Cultivator $16.20.
BOWSHER & BOwSHER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

The G. W. B. NJ. will meet with Mrs
W. r. Ellinwood on Wednesday after
noon. June 18th, at 2:30 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

See the new Lift riding cultivator at
II. A. Wrights before you buy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Compo Rubber Roofing in 1, 2 and 8
ply at Farquhar Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

]. F. Hines has purchased an interest
in the McClclland store at Leon, and
will begin the invoice June LIST. He has
sold his business here to Arthur Evans
who will continue the produce business
at the Fair store. Mr.. Hines can not
get possession of his property in Leon
for some time and will leave his family
here for the present. Mr.. Hines has
been one of the best hustlers that ever
struck our town and the people are all
sorry that he has decided to make a
change. Mr.. Hines has been hustler
for business, an earnest and hard
worker in the church and very active
member of the Woman Lodge at this
place. He is also member of our
band which has made such grand sue
cess, besides he is always ready to lend
helping hand to any public enterprise
that is for the good of the community
and such men are not lost without a
feeling in any town. Our loss will be
Icons gain and we hope he will find
his new business as pleasant and lucra-
tive as the one given up here and wish
him success in the fullest measure, for
such is due to hustlers.-Grand River
| Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Rubber tire put on new.
No Tar roofing is best.
Lawn swings, two kinds.
Quick and Ely washing machines.
Cushion and lift spring cultivators.
Charter Oak wagons, three heights.
Velie buggies, all kinds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Most complete stock of wall paper in
the county at W. G. Stempel & Co.'s,
Pharmacists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Five room house to rent. See ]. 7
Harris. 37tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Schools Close this Week.

The Leon public schools will close on
Friday of this week for the summer
vacation. The commencement exercises
of the graduating class of the High
School will be held at the opera house,
this Wednesday, evening. The bacca-
laureate sermon was preached by Elder
b. M. Romine, pastor of the Christian
church, at the M. E. church Sunday
evening, the church being beautifully
decorated with the class colors and
flowers. Elder Romine preached a
mastery serm IN and the church was
crowded to it's utmost capacity, many
being unable to gain admittance. The
program of the commencement exercises
is as follows:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30
Canton plows at Bowsher's.

Self fitting, ready to put in window
screen, at Farquhar Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

While Neddie Comerford, a we'll known
farmer of Woodland township, was driv-
ing home from Leon one day last week
sparks from his pipe set fire to the hay
in his spring wagon and before he no.
ticed it he had good sized conflagra-
ton on hand. Prompt work enabled him
to escape serious results by dumping
everything in the wagon out, and the
loss was confined to several packages of
groceries, but as Neddie remarked it
looked like the whole burned thing was
going to burn up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

If you need a good pump or windmill
see w. III. Filical, one door west of
Hansell's. 24-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-05-30

Orchestra
lnvocati ion ... .............-... Rev. j. l.. Boyd
vocal Solo .............."A uf Wedersehn'
Marie Moore.
Glass grafton 'The Old and the New Civilization
Blanche Woodland.
Violin solo ."Serenade by NJ. Moskowsky'
Enid Alexander
Address Rev. w. f. Kunz
Music -..-. Observation-Disclosures. Double Quartet
Mesdames Hull, Dorm, Boone Caster
Messrs Rowell, Vogt, Tatman, Warner.
Presentation of Diplomas Pres g. w Hoffman
Benedction Elder E. Nj. Romine
The grade rooms of the north and south
schools will give a public entertainment
at the opera house on Friday afternoon,
at which an admission of cents will be
charged to defray the expenses, the
following being the program:
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
IS EXECUTED.
First One Born In America Had
to Be Put 10 Death.
NEITHER SAFE OR SANE.
Columbia shaekeled In Barn. Rops Il
Placed Around Huge Beasts Meek
and Quickly Drawn Tigh, and Soon
All IL Over.

Bridgeport. Conn. Nov. 9.--Coluu
bia. the first elephant born In this
country. was executed In the presence
OF twenty-one other elephants. IN
oluding her mother, because she wa
considered neither safe nor sane.
Columbia was born at Phlladelphia
twenty-eight years ago and was easily
controlled until a few weeks ago.
The execution was simple TIE
huge beast was choked to death
Keeper Denman shackeled her TO one
corner OF the elephant barn. With tho
aid OF a block and tackle five men put
a rope around Columbla's neck and
80 tightly and quickly was II drawn
that the animal was choked TO death
before she had time 20 make an out.
cry. Her bulging eyes were the only
sign OF pain. Tho body. weighing 9.3Se
pounds. was dragged out OF the barn
by Alberta. one OF the largest e'o-
plants In the herd. II Will be cut M
into small pieces. The hide. feet and
teeth will be saved. The teeth will be
made into paper weights the feet into
umbrella stands and the hide convert
ed into leather.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
FAREWELL RECEPTION.
Nearly Every Class Of People Present
70 Bid Taft AdeU.

Manila. Nov. "a brilliant fare.
well reception vas given TO Secretary
Taft Friday night at the residence
OF Governor General Smith. II wa
characterized by the extreme democ.
racy. representatives Of nearly every
class OF citizens Of Manila being pres
ent Secretary Taft and wife were
greeted practically by ever one In at.
tendance.
The secretary's last day In Manila
was marked by many busy features
He received and conferred with many
prominent Philippines. heads OF bu.
reaus, members OF committees. bust.
ness men and delegations from various
provinces and cities. He told one del
cgation which was petltioning for free
trade OF sulphur and tobacco 20 send
representative men as delegates 10
Washington 10 hold :he fight In con.
Gress 10 secure tariff concessions.
After a conference with General Go
mez regarding political matters he re-.
ferred 10 that we'll known agitator "a
a good friend The indications are
that the protests against seating Go
mez will be of no avail. as a canvass
OF the assembly has disclosed the fact
that only two members are opposed
10 giving him the seat to which he was
elected.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
AME RicAN EAGLES.
Bank OF England Received Quite q
Nurber on Saturday.

Iondcn. Nov. ?-The Bank OF Enc
land SATURDAY received si0S.O00 In
American eagles from Paris. and 547.
600 pounds Amoilcan eagles and l2l.
0O0 pounds of bar gold was taken from
the Bank OF England for shipment 10
the United States
Rates for money continued firm un
Der good demand IN the market Sat
urday. Only moderate amount q
business was transacted In Americans
fears Of poor New York bank state
ment restraining operations Price,
ruled around parity and the session
closed quiet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
GOLD NOT HALTED.
Allowed 70 Flow Through the FInan-
cial Arteries Of the Country.

New York. Nov. s.-The stream OF
surplus gold pouring into New York
has no; been halted here 70 meet local
demands. but is being allowed TO flow
through the financial arteries OF the
United States ana relieve the needs
of agriculture and industry.
Gold importers state that nearly ell
OF the S2l.0O0.O0O which already has
reached here, will soon find its way
TO every quarter OF the country. Near.
ly Sl2,0O0.000 was shipped TO the IN.
terror the past week.
Gold has been shipped from here 10
Chicago In such large amounts, II g.
understood in local banking circles
that the issuance OF circulating bank
script In Chicago possibly may not b.
necessary. Part Of the $1,000. 600
arriving on the Lusitania, and part
OF the s25OO0.O00 yet 10 come. will
be expressed Immediately 10 out OF
town banks
Never In the history OF New York
finance, according 20 gold importers.
has there been 80 much money engag.
cd abroad by out OF town banks.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
FRiARs FEAST.
Organization Of Newspaper Men Pay,
Honor 70 David eelaseo.

New York. Nov e-The Friars. m
organization of newspaper men. gave
q banquet at midnight Friday night al
Hotel Astor In honor Of the twenty
fifth anniversary of the advent OF
David Belasco into New York.
When Mr.. Belasco got up to speah
the room was darkened. stage thunder
and lightning followed and finally a
sheet light was turned on the famou'
manager and kept on him all the time
he was talking Wells Hawks. the
president OF the Friars. presided
Among the speakers. in addition "a
Mr.. Belasco was Thomas Dixon. Jr-
J. c. Williamson NJ Australia and IA
vid Warfield. Theatrical men from
all over the country were present.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
SIXTEEN DEAD.
Fifteen Mexiesns and One American
Boy Are the Victims.

Douglas. Ariz.. Nov. 9.-The death
list as a result Of the Nacozari explo
sion is now placed at fifteen Mexi
cans and John Chisholm. aged fifteen.
who was riding on the train when the
explosion occurred. A train on the
narrow gauge railroad TO the Pilares
mine In some way caught fire. On the
train were two open cars heavily load
ed with explosives. and the fact that
the concentration and a good part o;
the town OF Nacorazi were saved from
ruin was due 20 the bravery OF the
Mexican engineer. Jesus Garcia Re-
alizing that 10 put out the burning
cars and escape with the engine would
place the town In danger of possible
destruction. he called TO the rest 10
Jump. and started to run the train
away from the town. He had taken
u about half a mile when the explo-
sion occurred, and he was blown 70
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
FIREMAN FOLEY KILLED.
Flooring Fell on Him and Comrades
Had Narrow Escape.

Charleston. W. Va. Nov. 9.-Fire
that threatened for a time an entire
block ON Kanawa street destroyed
the fourstory building occupied by
the wholesale grocery firm OF Ruffaeg
Bros. Fireman Foley was killed hy
flooring falling on him. other fire
men had narrow escapes The loss Is
$4,000. nearly covered by insurance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-11-10
Not Till After CIose.

New York, Nov. 9-The bank state.
ment which In the past has been given
out by the clearing house just before
noon Saturday will not in the imme.
diate future AZ least be given out TN.
I'll after the close OF the stock market
This announcement was made by Man
ager Sherer OF the clearing house.