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The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
GREAT FREEZE A
BLESSING IN
DISGUISE
Diversified Crops Found to
Be More Desirable Than
Orange Groves in
Florida.

y. II. Fogg. of Altamonte Springs.
Fla, in the course of d letter to The
TradeSmdn. gives the following inter
Csting and truthful account OF the i'm
proved conditions in Florida resulting
from the great blizzard of 1895.
1T is but d few years since the pro-
ductiyenesS of Florida became known
to as;riculturalists-i fact, only since
the disastrous freeze of 1895. pre-
yious to which time it was considered
that nothing could be raised at Il
profit except citrus fruits, razor back
hogs and scrub cattle. But after al
most complete destruction of the mag
nifcent orange groves, those who
could not l,ave the state on account
OF depleted bank accounts and those
who could not leave this beautiful
country, began to look the situation
in the face.
ON looking over their sandy soil,
that had produced such beautiful and
Immense Ora.ce trees, it occurred to
them thai land that would produce
such mammoth orange trees ought
surely to produce something else. if
properly cultivated and managed. They
at OncGplOughed their grove land which
in most cases was under a high state
of cuitivation. and planted it in crops
of various kinds as an experiment,
and in most cases their harvest was a
revelation to them, and it AZ once be-
came evident that diversified crops
was the only successful road to pros
perity; and to-day it has been con-
ceded that the destructive freeze was
a Messing in disguise, as the thou
sands of happy and prosperous farm
ers and fruit growers are in evidence
The fruit industry was not aban-
doned only in case OF financial en-
barra assment. The groves that rccu-
pCrated and the now groves planted
would not indicate to the now COM
ers that the beautiful groves Of a few
years ago had ever been destroyed
Aside from the fruit industry. other
crops are now cultivated with the
most gratifying results, and every in
dustrious and enterprising man now
possesses a snug bank account and is
enjoying life and lOngvety in this de-
lightful climate.
In describing the suGcess of agri-
cultural pursuits. the raising of fine
stock must not be lost sight Of In
stead of the razor back hogs. the va
rieties of pure-bred hogs have been
introduced. and Florida can now pro-
tIuce as fine stock as. any section of
the United States. and IL is now con-
coded to he a most satisfactory and
profitable industry.
The climatic conditions and the
easily cultivated crops for their mail
tenance and fattening, has demon
stratcd that pound of pork can be
produced for about one half the eX-
FCnse that it can be produced for in
any other state, except it be in some
0f the extremely southern states. The
scrub stock has seen its day and has
been supplanted by blOoded stock as
successfully as in the hog industry.
The falling off of the shipments of
western beef in the past few years is
very pronounced, and the indications
now point to the export Of fine beef
cattle from her borders in the near
future"
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
New Method Laundry.

West PCra1a street.
z. w. LkwR ENCE, Prop.
Phone 166.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
BLACKWATER MILL co.

Yes and there are hundreds of
others that say the same and the Good
Modern Up-to-Date Fox warrants every
word. Guaranteed for two years and
kept in perfect order for one year
free.
For further information, and free
trial, call or write to
The Old Reliable,
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
Where Ladies Wear Mustaches.

The Portuguese women accept the
mustache and cultivate it as young
men do. curling the ends. On very
delicate face the little feminine mus
tachc is not always disagreeable. but
to one who has passed the bloSSOming
hour this heavy, dark. masculine be-
longing becomes almost an offensive
feature-to foreign eyes at least. But
it is said TO be agreeable to peninsular
swains.-Londou Queen.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
His Class.

Down ThroCmortOn street they
walked side by side in melancholy 81
leucS.
Bull or bear?" whispered the syAl-
pathetic friend
Merely the ordinary ass, nj lie
returned the gloomy one, and passed
on Sporting Times.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
Poor T aste.

Mrs. Hunks-You've got plenty Cf
money, and YOU ought to be ashamed
TO see me in the kind of clothes l
have to wear.
Ole Hunks am. You don. sccm
TO have one bit of taste in making
over your old ones.-Chicago Tri-
bunc
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12

The number of different species of
animals known TO naturalists is rough
II 156,OOO of which 1890 are verte-
brates or backboned.
The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-12
Read-Perhaps You Will
Profit Thereby


l take pleasure in announcing to
The public that l have fitted up the
must complete and extensive repair
shop for watches and jewelry in the
state. and solicit work from the
trade as we'll as the individual
make a specially of fine, d;hIcult
work, Doth in watches and jcwelry
&::l diamond setting.
i viii pay express charges one way
on all work sent me.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northeru mails, week days, close at 10,
865 and 1lOO o. m, and / 80, oOO 10
and 10 rs %. N. Open at 800 q. NJ, HU M.
and 4 80 D. m. On Sundays Nortnedn nlai4'
close at 8 90 a. m, 200 2. M ana ~, ~ p ~ =,
Southern mails via Charlottesv,die oiO1 az a. ~
? no and 10 % q. M, and %, ~ ana ~ 10
n. m. Open at s 90 8, m. and z ~ ana ~ v W.
gonthern mails, via Richmond, sioeo ~
O AZ a. a., and 800. 500 and loi p ni'
9.csn al A. m. and and 2. nc.
f(snassas Division mails close al Z ~ D. w.
I'D On n ~. Open at 1900 m.
A IleTsndria and Round Hill mails Close .,
az a. M. 90 and 4 90 p. M. Open al sVo
a. , ~ and Ohio mails close at 80 p:
., - 10 IS D. N. Open at 500 a. m. ana
oS Wellington mails close at 10. $50 and
., ~ = M. aud 1876, 800. 10 and 10 Is
M M Open at 8 90 e. M, II 90 N. and 400 p.
"a. and 430 p. m.
Oh Sunday Hours-o at SOOs. m. Gloss
~ Carriers SEIZED Ile-- Collection made on in.
aide rodtes--6 so and 1000 a. m. and 500 and
< 40 d. III. Fru route--6 30 a. m. and 5 30 p.
M. Sunday objection 500 p. N. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 q. N. and Close
1000 a. N.
Deliveries made s 90 q. N. ! p. N. and 4 10
o. N.
AL mail should be in the Office zen minutes
before ouY indicated time for elosios
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

A new field 10 the investigation of the
Chicago sabtreasury robbery is being
explored by the federal authorities. 1t
was suggested that some banking insti-
tuition of Chicago needed large sum to
tide over temporary difficulties and is
responsible for the disappearance OF the
$l73, 900. For the past week the Secret
Service Bureau has been directing its
energies in the effort to fix the identity
of some Chicago bank or trust company
that WAS 10 an unsound fnsncisl eODdi-
ton, and to preserve its commercial life
and cave its officers from cells, approach
ed some employe Of the subtressury snd
made this proposition:
ave need $l7S, 600 Tor day or two
to tide Us over a visit by the bank exsm-
liners. You are in position to loan US
this money without its being missed.
Let us have the money and We will pay
YOU bonus OF $40, 900 or so. You take
no risk. We are responsible people. II
is easy money"
The money was taken from the cage,
the federal authorities believe, under SONS
such arrangement. Then, before 1t
could be restored, it WAS discovered that
there was shortage, The man who
took it, in the hue and cry that imme-
diately followed when every employe was
watched closely, was in no position to
return ii. He fears to do 40 now. The
secret service men, however, confidently
believe that the money some day will be
found hidden away in some place 10 the
subtreasury. Every day the building Ia
searched, and the explanation can only
be that there is hope that the money
will be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
RAILROADS
-~--~---------.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Trains lesye Union Station Alexandria.
In Eject January ~. 1907.
n. B-FoHowing,schedul figures pahlished
only. as Information, and are not guaranteed.
I'll A.. H.--Daily-Local for Wafrea.oa.
Danville and way stations.
7:52 A. M.--Dsily-Iocal for Harrisonburg
/, and way stations.
9.i7 A. M.-Daily-U. 8. Fast Mail. FRS
class coaches and drawing room sleeper to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
11:l7A.M. Daily-Washingto and Florida
limited. Sleeping cars between New York and
jacksonville. Through hrst-class coaches
between Washington and Jacksonville.
Dining car service between Washington and
Columbia.
500 p. M.--Daily--New YORK and Atlantis
Express First class coach to Atlanta; sleeper
to Columbus. Ga. Mondays, Wednesday, and
Fridays Sanset Route Tourist sleeper Wash
ington 10 San kcancisco.
4:lS p. M.-Week sDays--Local Tor Har-
risohburg and way stations on Manassas
| branch
5:i9 P. M-Daily-Local for Wsrrenton and
| Charlottesville.
6:S2P. M.-Week Days-Sou thern's Palm
| Limited, solid Pullman 10 Aiken. Augusta,
Savannah, Jacksonville and st. Augustine:
| sleeper bi.weekly TO Charleston. Dining car.
1907 r. NJ, No. SS-Daily-New York srd
/ Florida Express. Through coaches and
sleepeis to Charlotte, Columbia aud Augusta
Sleepers 10 Pinehurst week days. DINING car
| service Ia carte
| 1882 L. NJ Washington aud Chat.
| sanooga Limited (yia Lynchburg), First
class coach and sleeping car 10 Rosnoke.
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
! er 10 Birmingham and New Orleans, Wash
| ington TO Roanoke. Dining car service.
1l:l7 p. M.--Daily-New York and New
/ Or leans Limited. All Pullman train. club
and observation cars 10 New Orleans. Sleep
/ ers to Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham and
| New Orleans. Dining ca service.
Through trains from the South arrive at Al
| exandria 7:ls, 1923 and s:iS "A. NJ and 2:lS,
4 sos, s'2S. 1913 and 1923 p. NJ. daily: 1858
: A. NJ except Mondays. Harrisonburg ll:3S
A. NJ. week days and 9:03 p NJ. daily. From
Charlottesville 7:5S A. NJ
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria Nv. & o. Station) 1921 A
NJ, Log and 1853 p. NJ. week days for Blue
mont; 6:36 p. NJ. for Leesbnrg $40 A.. NJ.
and 1858 P. NJ on Sundays only for Blue.
| mont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pail.
I man reservation, etc, apply to
1 WILLIAM LEHEW, Union Ticket
4 Agent. Alexandria, Va.
! c. II. ACKERT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
| s. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Tref. Mgr.
W. II. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agent
] l.. 8. BROWN, General Agent.
1 Washington, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
LEGAL NOTICES.

XIIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the city Of AleXan-
dria, on the 9th day Of March, 1907.
Hattie Grinnell and Thomas Grinnell. her
husband VS.. Hugh Campbell. Laura Yir-
ginia Robinson and James Robinson, The r
husband; Olive Campbell, Charles Gate
wood, Gertrude Jackson snd-JacksoR,
her husband; Harry Robinson, Lawrence
Robinson, Mamie Gatewood Amelia Gate
wood and-GatewOo1 10 chancery.
Memo. The object OF this suit is TO obtain q
sale of the real estate in the city Of Alexan.
dria, Virginia, Of which Nancy Campbell
died seized and possessed. and a division OF
the proceeds among those entitled thereto.
IT appearing by an affidavit filed In this
cause that the defendants. Charles GatewoOd,
James Robinson, Gertrude Jackson, and
jackson, her husband; Harry Robinson.
Lawrence Robinson. Mamie Gatewood,
Amelia Gatewood and-Gatewood are nom
resident Of his State 1t is Ordered, That
said defendants appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order. and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit. and that copy of this order
be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
Washington Southern Ry
Schedule in effect jim. s, 1907.

Schedule in effect jim. 8. 1907,
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
25S, 7f9. sS2, ard l. 50 p. M, week days.
Sundays-9 80 a. n., 1901. 100. 8 3gs and
Il 80 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and poin1
south at ass. Si2 (loLalD. and Il % Q. m.
400, 507 (locsl). and Al p. M, week days
S Sundays 80 and Ii % a. m, 400. O. on
local, and II p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico s IL a. m. sun
days only, 4 AZ p. m. week days and SS5 p.
M. except Saturdays.
NOTE Time Of arrivals AID departure,
and connections not guaranteed.
W. D. DUKE, c. w. CULP, w. P. TAM.OB
ASST to Pres't. Genl Supt. Traf. Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
New York Daily Tribune.

Ifyou want publication that serves up 70
much gore and 50 many thrills 10 every is;I e
aud do not care whether Vhat you ieHl -
',ne or false. il is money thrown away 70 buy
the Tribune. II, however, you are looking
for q daily history of the world, carefully
sollated and sifted, Sou cannot make any
n Uit e 10 reading the Tribune every day.
The The Tally Tribune contains special articles
on ~ nearly every subject which interests in
teliisent and clean.minded people, 70 say
nothing of the instructive editorial articles .Es
and reviews OF books, music, art ana .ns
drama. Invest 81 and get the Daily 1 sna
SUNDAY Tribune by mail for month. MI, MIN
the Sunday Tribune goes 2 handsome iiiu -
trated Supplement and Magazine equAi "
ANYTHING sold fol ten cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
Washington, Alexandria &
Mt. Vernon Railway.
LKAYR ALEXANDRIA,

For Washington, from corner Prince sno
Royal streets. week days at 645, 60. $40.
635. 8 IS, 200, 40. 40, 7S5, 80. 90.
3 Is, 20, $50, 8 so, 9l0, $50, $50. 1000,
M. IL 10, 10 25, 70 80, u so, 10. rs, 80,
SO, 10, 2 %. 2 80. 3 so, o. 8 %, 8 40. 90.
20, 80, 4 80, 4 80 $40, s 20, 8 80. s 46,
g. 90, 10, $50, 6 30 40, 80, 8 90, 8 80,
8 90, 30, 10 90. 10 80, II 10 and II 10 p. m.
sundays-700, $40. Is, 900, $50, 10.
10 IS. II Is and IL As q. M, IL Is, 1910, los,
100, l 40, 2 10, 220. 2 40, 8 90, 20, $40, 400,
4 20, 40, 8 90, 8 20, A.. 8 90. 20, 6 40, 90,
100, 740, s on. $50. zoe, 9So, 1000. 80
and II 10 pm.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leafe Alexandria for Mount Vernon, weeA
days, s 45, $50. 8S2, 10 rs, II rs a. m, IL
%, 225, 332. sc, s IS, 705 and
.. n.
sundays-7 90, 9S2, 10 Al, II 40 a. M. IL 40
1 40, . 20 40, Az. 05, 8 46 and 10 IS o. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

To remove a cough you must get at the cold
which causes the cough. There is nothing SC
good for this as Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup. The liquid cold relief that is mos
quickly effective, that stills and quiets ths
cough ahd drives out the cold. Sold by w
f. Creighton d Co., 40l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
Health In Canal Zone.

The high wages paid make it a mighty temp
iation TO our young artisans 10 Join the force
Of skilled WORK men needed to construct the
Panama Canal. Many are restrained how.
ever by the fear Of fevers and malaria. II y
the knowing Ones-those who -have used
Electric Bitters., who go there without this
fear. we'll knowing they are safe from mala-
rions influence with Electric Bittefs on hand,
Cures blood poison too, bilionsness, weakness
and nil stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
Guaranteed by f. s. leadbeater 4 Sons,
druggists 50i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

Piles of people have Piles. Why suffer
from piles when you can use DeWitt's Car
bolzed Witch Hazel Salye and get relief
Nothing else so good. Beware Of limitations
See that the name is stamped on each box
Sold by,W. F. Creighton d Co., 4Ol King
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

Does Coffee disagree with you? Probably il
does Then try Dr.. Shops Health Coffee.
Health Coffee" is clever combination Of
parched cereals and nuts. Not a grain Of
real Coffee, remember, in DR.. Shops Bealth
Coffee. yet It's favor and taste matches closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee. II your stomach,
heart or kidneys cant stand Coffee drinking,
try Health Coffee. Ii is wholesome, nourish-
ing, and satisfying. It's nice even for the
youngest child. Sold by +. ;. Loadbeater 4
Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12


mall w4w-m ---
XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the
v CORPORATION Court OF the City Of AleHan'
dria, on the 4th day of March, 1907.
Annie e. Ware In chaucery.
'o Memo The object of this suit is to obtain
divorce from the bond Of matrimony.
In appearing by an affidavit filed In this
cause that the defendant, Joseph ware,
| is not a resident Of this State: Il is Ordered,
| That said defendant appear here within
| fifteen days after due publication OF TINS
| his interests in this suit, and that copy OF
| This order be forth with inserted IN 'he Alex-
| andria Gazette, newspaper published IN the
| oity of Alexandria, once week for four sue.
| cessiye weeks. and posted at the front door OF
| the Court House Of this city.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk
J.R&H. U. Cation. .. 9. marc w4w-ta
ixTIRGINfA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
| V Corporation Court Of the City Of AleIan-
dria. on the 18th day Of February, 1907.
Ada F. J.. Greer,
George W. Greer, ..
Memo The object of this suit is to obtain
decree divorcing the compialnat vlncuh
matrimonii from the defendant, allowing ne
| IN resume her maiden name Of Ada +. T.
| Coonss. and for general relief. -,
Ii appearing by an affidavit filed IN I'M
cause thai the defendant. George w. Hreer !
moi a r, sident Of this State : IL II Orderee
That said defendant appear here within
fifteen days after due publication of this order
AMI do what is necessary 10 protect ms lnteI
eats ia this suit, aud that a copy Of this orde
he forthwith inserted in the Alexandrl
Il Gazette, newspaper published in the Cit
of Alexandria, once n week for Jour SUE
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door
the Court House Of this city.
a eopy-TEsTE. c,o-,.
!. NrortnD and Rootbe D. q. v4ww.m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

,Argo Red Salmon furnishes material for
the muscle snd brain, and does not heat the
blood. Look in your grooer's window for the
transparencies of Argo Red Salmon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

CHERRY COUGH CUREzA ssfe' p plea.
ant ande3ectusl remedy for Coughs, CoioS
and allafections of the throat and lung,
Contains no morphine or other injun0~
ehemicals Price, 25c. For sale ~
F.E. LEADBEATER a SOhfs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
.ThePubliC
Is load in expressing its sentiments
that the only genuine Bargain Sale is
at Bendheim's.
BIC BARGAINS
This week.
Following odd lots to be showed ont to make
room for new spring stock.
One lot Shifting Prints, Ssc yard.
Remnants, 4O-nch fine brown Cotton, &c

DC yard. - H
IIo1'o,,,, '''' brown Cotton
- Ffite check NainsOoks, &c yard
"A 10 lot of Pearl Buttons, lc dozen.
~ lot of Window Shades, imperfect, BE-
Table Oil Cloths, slightly imperfect loc
yard. n. ,oo
yard. ,
A lot Of fine Dress Ginghams, Sc yard
Alot of Mating worth zoe, for lac yard.
A lot of Mating worth 25c, for l9c yard
A Lot Of all wool Ladies' Waists, worth
81 %, for SOC. no
A lot Of Ladies' Dress skirts, 1926 TO $3.50
values, for CSC.
10, If 9se all wool Misses Hose, l0c pair.
A lot Of Children's Tan and Black HOSE DC
pair. ,u,-.-.. o;lA. -sc volne
~ A lot lot of remnants good Apron Ginghams'
sc yard. s-.t,o. cipobams &c
yard. o,,iros 10 ward
A lot Of I.aces, &c yard.
: A lot of long Cloths, SIC yard,
a lot of Pillow Cases, lie each.
A case of yard wide Bleached Cot'on' ere
is N' A lot of the best quality Bleached Sheets
u 4 lot Of Bleached Toweling, 4Sc yard.
IS case # Rleached Cotton, ia Vaiue
II A lot Of 1914 Sheeting, 25c yard.
= 81 Remnants of Berkeley Cambrics. worth i7e
a r.. l.. rt
y ~ A lot lot Of French NsinsOOks, zoe value To-
re l5c yard. ,o,.....5,
D A case Of 40.iDch India Linon' loc Vaiue
I'd for l0c yard. r, o.ui.sos rs
1s yard. po.,ron,s at hal
It. Iet ladies' Dressing Sacques, l9c.
Lot Ladies Belts, lOc.
Lot Double Gray snkets, 49c.
III Ali our All.wool Blankets greatly reduced
Lot Children's Skirts, &c.
One case Light shifting Prints, BE-
Lot Of Corsets, l9c pair.
Lot Of Kid Gloves SOC pair.
Lot Fancy Collars, &c.
Lot Of Fancy Bureau Scaris, 9c'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

FLORIDA ORANGES and hALA"A
GRAPES just received by r guRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

Entire WHEAT FLOUR and e"AhA@
FLOUR Just received oy, n uTTRuhk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12

Curtics Brothers SAP MAPLE s1K ae
p,,,s TIohsi CATsUP, ASSORTED JAhs
and BAKED BEANS Just received az
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-12
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA. ADV Ek I SER
AIssas6ria 0ozeffe.
workinp on a New Theory.

TUESDAY EVENING. MAR 70. 1907.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11
saNEEsi
NEW YORK.

Collections, while still dragging, in con.
onanc with the tightness in money, APP
pear to have improved at a number of
centers. Some orders for early spring are
being placed, but the volume of business
done as yet is rather light. Many indus
trial lines are less active on new business,
and working forces in such lines as iron,
steel, car manufacturing, electrical goods,
shoe manufacturing and copper mining
are being reduced. Lumber is less active
and new building is lighter, due in part
to the approach of the closed season, but
more particularly to the ~stringency in
money.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending Oct. 3 number III,
against 166 last week. 1876 in the like
week of 1906. 1S9 in 1905, 1915 in 1904
and 1877 in 1903. Canadian failures num-
Der 81, as against 36 last week and %
in this week a year ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Commercial Report.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1907-10-11
SaasAnD &l
4ENXNClAL
CHICAGO.

The highly sustained volume of com.
merce centering here is attested by aggre1
gate payments through the banks during
the past month and this week, which ex4
hibit striking gains over a year ago. Less
pressure for money and few business fall
ures make easier conditions for capital inl
vestment, and with continued profitable
returns for farm and range products the
indications appear brighter for a lowerl
discount rate to mercantile borrowers.
Trade responds to the better effect of
favorable developments. Preparations
reflect renewed confidence among the lead
ing producers INT little capacity remains
to be booked up for this quarter. New
demands equal expectations in iron, steel
and railway equipment. and the orders
Tor future deliveries are satisfactory in
forge work, machinery, heavy hardware,
wire products, furniture and footwear.
Country merchants come from nearby
points in increasing numbers, and their
selections of fall and winter fares stimu-
late expanding activity in wholesale
branches. Shipping rooms work overtime
and the forwardings to the interior com
pare favorably in quantities with this
time last year.
Mercantile collections throughout the
West occasion little trouble, and. not
withstan ding tight money, the defaults
carry no special significance.
Bank clear:ngs. $263, :3O0. 200, exceed
those of the corresponding week in 1908
by 17.5 per cent Choice commercial pa.
per is quoted at 6la per cent, and cur
rency Withdrawals to move crops make
a smaller total than last year. Failures
reported in the Chicago district numbered
%, against 16 last week and % a year
ago. Failures with liabilities over S..
coo numbered 4, against Z last year.
Dun's Review of Trade.
-