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The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Silk PetticOatS
For Easter.

OILK Pethcoats are aIYays ele-
~ gant-always correct They
~ add a charm to the costume
= and are a necessary aNjurEt
10 the Easter toilet.
Every dependable grade is here,
and every fashionable style, from
the moderately priced garment to
the elegant Paris creation, and all
are the very best values obtainable
at their respective prices,
The following items combine ele-
gance and utility and are attrac-
lively priced:
sllk Peitieoats. black. white and the new spring
shades Made ei goqd qaality silk full width. and
finished with deep shiued hognce and per az M
Cane dust tuide Zach. .-..--..-.- eO.UU
Sin Petticoats. black and al the new shades. in
both PLAIN and changeabe effects including the
pastel shades f0T evening wear. They are Cnf gen
eFously fiih, with deep sectional hounee ~ RI
aud silk dust raiie. Zach % .OU
Other silk Petticoats in black, white and ali
fashionable shades IN broad variety Of STYLES ali
with fun deep hounces. Among them some sxciu-
siFe novelties 20 very elab- e10 S0 e. cog m
Third hoor-EleYenth st.
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CLUB HoNORs GEN. vARNUM.
metropolitan Club Flag at Half Mast
Because Of His Death

The flag OF the Metropolitan Club was
at half mast yesterday out Of respect 10
Gen. James NJ. Varnum. at ene time brig
adler general Of the New York Militia.
aid surrogate Of New York County by
appointment of Gov. Roosevelt IN 1883,
who died Tuesday, as the result of an
automobile accident in New York City
Gen. Varnum was a former classmate of
Representative DaIzeII. both OF them hav-
ing attended Yale and Columbia together
Gen. Varnum was fifty-nine years old.
For many years he was prominent in Re
publican politics and was one OF the best
known members Of the bar association of
New York City. He was also connected
prominently with many trust companies,
as Well as being an active member of the
Legion of Honor and other patriotic
orders
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Mems Correct Clothing
For Easter and Afterward.

TEIN and other reputable makers are the contributors
The prevailing fabrics for this worsted casmeres,
hevots seges finished and unfinished veours and
Shades and patterns, especially the Stein Bloch Cloth
ing exclusive; their special order and
designs The combinations mutudnougays browns blues,
every conceivable shade being found besides solid coo blues
which much sought for
Sten-Boch lay especial emphasis the extreme with which
they select their fabrics Only pure woons will and hold
their shape and only pure woons do Bloch Equal is
used the selection of Innings trimmings only the best being
sdered consistent with the Stein Bloch label
The Stein Bloch clothes made by the competent journey
taors the business They perfectly They will give entire
satisfaction
We would be pleased to have you inspect the stock
Prices, $500 to $500 per suit
Lightweight OVercoats and Rain in the models and
variety of effects Prices range from $500 $3.50
Fancy Vests of exclusive patterns and variety of hand
designs Prices range from ST. so to $500.
If the suit intended for would advise immediate seec-
order that any alterations necessary they be made
time for delivery Saturday.
Main hag-Ta St
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
pr. 0. g. q. Hotrsch Leetnrer.

Before large audience of educators
professor at the Royal Academy of
Posen, made a striking comparison Of
the constitutions OF United States and
Germany in a lecture delivered in
George Washington University Hall
yesterday afternoon. Justice Harlan
introduced the speaker.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
ASCORE OF DIVORCES
Courts Grant Marital Free
dom at Rapid Rate.
TWO SUITS A MINUTE FILED
Greatest Increase ia separa tiOns
Found I'm the Rurag districts OF the
United States, According to tlse
Census demonstrating Statistics
Gathered Through Special Agents.

During working hours Of court officials
there is P divorce suit flied every two
minutes. and a divorce granted every
three minutes in the United States. ac-
eording to figures compiled by the Cen
sus Bureau. This has been the average
for the past twenty years, and census
officials say the average Is increasing at
an alarming rate.
For the twenty-year period from 1s6.
10 1887. there We're only 32s.OO0 divorce
suits filed IN this country. For tns
tweuty-year period from 1887 TO 1867. the
number aggregates .f00000. OF four times
the number for the first period However.
the population also increased somewhat.
Experts figure Il that for the twenty
year period prior to 1857. there were 20
divorces for every 10000 inhabitants,
while for the twenty-year period from l;S7
TO 1877. there we're 20 divorces for every
10000 population. DEGREES are issued in
about two-thirds of the suits filed.
Rural Districts Lead.
The astonishing thing developed by the
investigation now being made by the
Census Bureau, said an official yesterday,
''is that the greatest increase In divorce is
IN the rural districts. do not mean by
this that the rural districts furnish the
most divorce cases. The cities still do
that. But the Increase in cities for the
last twenty-year period over the period
from 1867 TO 1857 is not as large as the
increase ia the rural districts. We are
now trying to find out the cause of the
increase, both. IN city AID country"
The bureau has 100 agents in the field
now gathering divorce statistics. II is
now getting details. such as the cause of
the proceedings. whether husband or wife
filed suit whether suit was contested.
number of years parties were married,
number OF children. whether alimony was
paid, and II intemperance was either the
direct or indirect cause.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Pras. L. Promoted.

Annapolis, Nd, March 27.-Prof.
Philip Aiger. who is one OF the navy's
experts on ordnance, and head of the
department Of mechanics at the Naval
Academy. has been promoted to the
rank OF captaia in the navy. Prof.
Alger is the author Of several text
books on ordnance.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
swift court-n.arttst Continues.


Newport News, Va, March 27.-The
eourt-martial of Capt. William Swift
and Lieut. Z. II. Yarnen of the bat
tie ship Connecticut was resumed to-
day. It is stated. unofficially. that
Capt. Swift was one 6f the witnesses
at tO-day's bearing. but the line of de-
fense was mot made known.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Naval Orders.

Paymaster g. W PIGMAN. Jr.. to Iowa.
Paymaster r. SPEAR, detached Iowa; home settlo
accounts. wait orders
Boatswain ]. z. CARTWRIGHT. from Bath to isla
de Cuba.
Warrant Machinist G. 8 BINGHAM to Buffalo
Warrant Maehinist c. G. NELSON, to navy yard.
New York.
Warrant Maehinist J. McPHEE to navy gard. Nor
folk
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Nature Scenes of
Rock Creek Park.

VATE are pleased to announce
w that we are the local
agents for the famous
- Brooks Hand-colored Ma
ture Scenes of Rock Creek Park.
While some of these views are
familiar to Waslningtonians, many
are not, and there are very few who
realize the wonderful beauties of the
park.
We have quite a variety of these
/ pictures on exhibition.
Price, soc each.
Make pretty Easter Gifts.
! Picture Department-Foa foor.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
MOVEMENTS OF vEssELs-The tallossins nov

MOVEMENTS OF FEssELs-The foIlosing move
ments Of vessels were reported to the Bureau Of
Navigation
Ariyed-slarch g. Dolphin. at San Juan; BaI,l-
more, at Naples; Pennsylvania, at Oiongapo
Saiied-Aiarch Is. Dolphin. from San Juan foF
Nassau; Georgia, from Hampton Roads for Guam
tsnamo Bay; Chicago. from Acapulco for Aea-
iutla.
OioaFs registered at the War and Navy Depart
msut.
Capt W H. Hoy Tenth Cavalry; Capt s. r Cot.
ton. retired
Navy-Lient Commander z r Ritherspoou. u.
s. s. Teas
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
The Majestic.
NO LYeenm.

clever minstrel company. with lois Of new song
and good hlmoF.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
THEATERS TO-DAY.
The Nee NatIonnI.

Captain Brsssb0und's eenyersisn" .........At sas
One of the clever Three Pfsys for Puritanz.
b. Bernard Shaw. 3ne comedy, delightfully."- per-
formed by Miss Ellen Terry aud an excellent con-
pany.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
The Belaseo.

'adama Butterfly e.15
Grand opera In Italian hy the Metropolitan Opera
Company Of New York, The soioists are world
famous.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Opera and Races Make Holy
Week Gayer Than Usual.
NO EASTER AT WHITE HOUSE

Not Yet Wen Enough TO Per-
nit Social Programme-JusSera
TO spend Summer Abroad-sterH-
'burgs 20 Sail ON April s-wiII Visit
in saxony Before Going 40 Berlin.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
The Columbia

'Fhs Law and the Man" .,..........At 2l5 aud 3 IS
dramafization Of Les Miserabies b. Wilton
Laekaye WHO plays the psrt Of Jean Vatican. a
stirring and pathetic play.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
The StilIman
One-piece Waist Pattern.

EISS STILLMAN is demon
I'VE strating this week the Still
AFA man One-piece Waist Pat
tern. This pattern has
straight front, straight back, no
seam under arm, and IS perfect ft-
ting. A patented pattern.
Notion Dept-aiaiu aoor. Eleventh St
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Mems Correct Hats for Easter

TETSONS spring styles all in. Stetsons
geaband of the sign of excellence It's vah assured
by the quality, style and Workmanship ali OF which guarantee.
StetSon Derbies and Soft Hats, $3.50 and $500.
To who standard quality combined style
the Knapp Felt Lightweight and Flexible Stiff Hats
They will a win your favor.
Price, $500 each.
W. 6, [. Special" Stiff Hats, $500 and $500.
Soft Hats in all the latest cOtorS and shapes $500
and up
Hsr-Fs st.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28

Between the opera, which begins this
evening, and the races, which are in full
swing. this is probably the gayest Holy
many years. The opera, indeed. has
tempted out many Of those who generally
clothe themselves IN saekeloth and ashes
from Palm Sunday to Easter, but they
excuse the Indulgence by saying that 10
hear such music is practically religious
observance.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28

Owing 70 the illness OF Archie Roose-
velt. no social programme has been ar
ranged for Easter at the White House,
but it is hoped that by next Sunday his
condition win warrant the usual festivi-
ties that invariably mark the spring va
cations of Theodore, jr., who is a sopho-
more at Harvard. and Kermit, still pu-
PHI at Gr0ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28
Grand Opera Tonight at The BeIaseO
Fhaa4ar

The Gsiety Girls" s"................At 2.5 and SIS
4 good buriesgue COMPANY. headed By Pat White.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28

One Of the most charming weddings OF
this season was that of Miss Agnes
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28

The marriage of Frances Jeanette.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller,
and Mr.. BlufOrd Wilson Drockett Will be
celebrated Wednesday evening" April 10.
at the home of the brides father, in
Cleveland Park. The wedding. which Will
be quiet one, as the guests will be con-
fined TO relatives and intimate friends.
viii take place at o'clock. After re-
turning from their honeymoon, Mr. and
Mrs. Drockett Will five at the Sawyer.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28

DR.. and Mrs. Franklin T. Howe have
issued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Marie Angela, to Felix
Garziglia. of Paris. The ceremony will
be performed on April 10 in the Shrine Of
the Sacred Heart by Rev. Father McGee.
after which there viii be a wedding recep-
tion at the home Of the brides parents.
One of the most charming weddings of
The Washington herald., 1907-03-28

Mr. ". J. Dwyer. Of the Columbia Thea
tel, gave box party at the theater last
night to Mr.. William Jennings Bryan,
jr son OF the Nebraska statesman, to
witness the performance of Les Mise
rabies" The young man is pa@ing an
Easter visit to Washington in company
with Mr.. and Mrs. Berger Of Lincoln, his
neighbcrs. who also attended the per-
f0rmanee with their son and Mr.. Cotter
r RrIde
The sun., 1907-03-31

in
Houefumishngs Standard OF Quality maintained: ~ ~ "
The sun., 1907-03-31

FOC OWU Wv
ART GLASS SHADES, with fringe
to match. ................ S3.07
CRYSTAL BANQUET GLOBES,
etched in pretty patterns: 9-ineh,
6sc.; l0-inch, sI.47; Il-inch .S1.97
DECORATED GLASS LAMPS, with
globes TO match; complete,
@3.49 and S4.S7
The sun., 1907-03-31
INSANE on NEW HAVEN TRAINS.
One Man Taken Prom the Cars At Stamford
and Another at Mount Vernon.

One Man Taken Prom the Cars At Stamford
and Another at Mount vernon.
STiMFoRp, Conn, March 3O.--A young
man who said he was Stewart BIalIxie Of
n Prospect place, East Orange, N. j., a
student in the New York Law School, be-
came insane on a New Haven express train
bound from New York to Boston this fore
noon and was turned over to the police
here. He had copy OF the Bible, Theodore
Roosevelt's strenuous Life" and a pocket
manual Of the Code OF Civil Procedure OF
new York. He talked a good deal about
the Thaw case and insisted that Thaw is
insane
The police sent him TO sanitarium here.
Blake is a graduate Of Harvard Univer-
sity, where he received the degree Of bache-
lor OF arts. He is also a member OF Com
pany A OF the Seventh Regiment, New
York He was at the Seventh Regiment
Armory IN New York last night, but did not
3 drill
MoUNT VERNON, N. Y, March SO.-Pas-
ssngers on the $50 p. NJ. New Haven train
from New York on Friday night became
alarmed when John N. Shea OF 4O6 East
Efty-third street, Manhattan, went insane
and decided TO run the train. Shea rushed
through the cars collecting tickets, pulling
the bell rope and yelling at the top Of his
voice. II took the entire train crew to
quiet him, and when Mount Vernon was
reached he was put OF.
bnea then ran out in the street yelling,
Help, murder, policel" Patrolman Beld-
ING overlook him after q half mile run.
When locked up at police headquarters
ne tried 20 ldil himself by pounding his
head against che iron grating. Judge
simpson has appointed a unacy com
mission : 'xannins him. -.,,.
The sun., 1907-03-31

WOMEN'S SEWING ROCKERS,
double woven cane seat, slet back,
79c.
COTTAGE CHAIRS, double woven
cane seats, 84c.
wOMEN'S ARM ROCKERS, double
woven cane seat, Sl.54.
ARM CHAIRS, TO m atch the above,
sI.5s.
LARGE ROCKERS, extra high sIat
back, full arms, double woven cane
seat, SI.9e.
LARGE ARM ROCKERS, double
woven cane back and seat, SPA.
ARM ROCKER, to match the
above, with double woven cane back
and seat, S2.I6.
EXTRA LARGE ARM ROCK
ERS, with double woven cane back
and seat, large, broad arms, S3.84.
LAWN SETTLES, slat back and
seat, 94e. and Sl.74.
The sun., 1907-03-31
DINING ROOM FURNI.
TURE

SIDEBOARDS, made Of quarrered
oak, serpentine top, fancy shaped
bevelled mirror; regular price, $3.50;
sale, Sl9.89.
SIDEBOARDS, made Of quartered
oak, carved top and base, fancy shaped
bevelled mirror; regular price, s2S.24;
sale, S23.34.
CHINA CLOSET, made Of solid oak; ;
regular price, Sl4.SS; sale sIO.4s;
regular price, $22.49; sale, SI6.34.
CHINA CLOSET, made Of quartered
oak, bent glass ends, swell glass doors,
full mirror back and all glass sh>lves !;
regular price, s4SO0; sale, S37.49.
OAK DINING CHAIRS
Dining Chairs, cane seat, SI.67, 81 SO.
Dining Chairs, cane box seat, S2.2l.
Dining Arm Chairs TO match, S4.24.
Dining Chair, leather box seat, 1924.
Arm Chair TO match the above, SIS. %.
Dining Chair, leather box seat and
back, S4.49.
Arm Chair TO match the above, S7.49.
The sun., 1907-03-31

Iron Garden RakeS, 10, IA and 10
teeth, I8c., &c. and 23c.
Steel Garden Rakes, u. IA and IS
teeth, 48c,. 53c., SIC.
Wooden Garden RakeS, 34c.
Garden Sets, 72c. 10 Sl.09..
Spading Forks. Soc. to S6c.
Garden Hoes, 33c. 10 3Sc.
Spades, 49c. 10 SI.3I.
Long Handle ShovelS. SIC.
Long Handle Post Diggers, SIC.
Hand Ploughs. S2.34.
Turf Edgers, 46c.
Scuffle Hoes, &c.
Pruning Shears, I8c.. 23c.. 34c.
Grass Hooks, 2Ic. TO 3Sc.
Weeders. Sc. TO 26c.
Sunshine" Sprinklers, e2c.
aetna" Sprinklers, 38c.
Hedge Shears, 's2.2l.
Daisy" Sprayers, 3Sc.
Combination NozZles, 24e.
Hose Members, &c. ,.- r.
The sun., 1907-03-31
For Spring Gardening.

Tools, Seeds and Bulbs for Men Who Hear the Call
of the Soil
The sun., 1907-03-31

Lawn Mowers.
Tip Top" Pin, s2.34; I4-in.,
s2.49; l6-in., S2.64.
New England" Ball Bearing, I2-in.,
S3.0s; l4-in., 1929; I6-in., S3.4s.
Green Mountain" l2-in., So. 80: a.
in, N.42; I6-in., S4.S2; 1S-in., S5.I4;
20-in., $3.50.
Green Mountain" Ball Bearing. H.
In, A.82; l4-in., s5.I4; I6-in., s5.19;
iS-in., $3.50; 2O-in., 1924.
I9c.
Vegetable and Flower Seeds. dozen,
&c,
Nasturtium Seed, ounce packages, &c.
Bulbs-Gladiolas &c; TuberoSe, &c. !;
Madeira Vines, &C.: Hyacinth, &c. !;
Cannas, &c.; Begonias, &c. DahIiss, SC.
Garden Wheelbanows, sI.54 70
3Ssggs
The sun., 1907-03-31

MERCERIZED ARMURE TABLE
COVE RS, heavy knotted fringe, in red
and green, size 2x2 yards, $500 value,
s2.sS; size 2x2H yards, $3.50 value,
~ ''''..'. ..'..'..,. eS'E4
DRESDEN STRIPED DAMASK.
full line Of colors, so in. wide. value
2.2S and $500 9 yard; Macy sale,
Sl.AA and ................. Sl89
FRENCH TAPESTRY TABLE
COVE RS, in rich eolorings, double
knotted fringe, 2x1 yards, s4.s4: 2x2}
yhIuS .................. So'SA
REVERSIBLE RIAN
CLOTH, IS inches wide, 24c. value a
yaIu ..........,...... IoC'
DOMESTIC BAGDAD PORTE RES,
in combination colorings, five different
stripes, with fringe at top and bortom:
$6.7S value, rair .......... SA.96
COUCH COVERS, same as above,
so in. wide, Iringed all around. S3.75
value; Macy sale ........... S2.49
VERDURE TAPESTRY, all new
designs, so in. wide, $500 and $500
values; Macy sale, sl.39 and Sl.S9
REVERSIBLE ARMURES, all col.
crs: so ih. uide. value St.3s yard
Macy ssl' ................ ssc.
The sun., 1907-03-31

by his side. The young woman left Cold
Springs yesterday afternoon In a mail hack
for Shepherd and when about Ave miles
from town was overtaken by Patricks on
horseback. Patrioks forced her TO get
out OF the hack and 20 with him TO where
they were found about $50 yards from
the road.
Miss Balkum was the daughter OF H.
B. Balkum, who has been District Clerk for
San Jacinto county, but vas defeated last
fall by nine votes. Petricks was Z bar
tender in a saloon At Cold Springs
The sun., 1907-03-31

Sale specials include
COLoRED APPLIQUE CURTAINS,
in green and red; suitable for dining
rooms or Libraries,
Elsewhere ..Ss.7s Ss.25 Ss.sO
$1,000 a pair.
Macy Sale. -. S2.A8 S4.48 S6.24
s7.98 q Pair.
IRISH POINT CURTAINS, $500
TO $500 values; Macy sale.
s6.00 TO SlO.2l
MARIE ANTOINETTE LACE CUR
TAINS, $500 TO $500 values; Macy
sale ...........$ .$6.74 to Sl3.74
NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS,
$l.2S TO $500 values; a pair,
7lc. TO S5.94
PRINTED CREPE CURTAINS, 4
yards long, 81 inches wide; border all
around; suitable for wall decorations,
doors and windows, value $S.7S each;
ARMURE TAPESTRY TABLE
COVERS, large assortment OF color
ings and designs, ! Xxi y yards, $500
value; Macy sale ...........sl.39
Sameas above, siZ. 2x1 yards; $500
PRINTED BURLAPS, SO in. wide,
value Zoe. yard; sale ..........I4c
The sun., 1907-03-31
Window and Door Draperies
And Upholstery Fabrics
Third Floor.

Upholstery contributions
the Upholstery organization q broader field
IL reuphokter furniture
slip shades and awnings
In Of
ing window work interior decorating
The sun., 1907-03-31
STOPPED GIRL TO MURDER HER.
Texas XOunG woman Forced 20 Leave q
Hack 90 BE kllled Murderer q Suicide.

Hack 20 Be klIled Murderer . suicide.
DALLAS, Tex, March SO-Miss Berthe
Bal<um and Ed PAtricks were found dead
in the road early this morning between
Cold Springs and Livingston, Tex. Miss
and through her head Patricks's body
was q few fest from that OF Miss Balkum
With q hulle' In his bead and his pi stol
The sun., 1907-03-31
Sale of Trunks.

BASrme
Travelling
lar stocks the round That
SerVicegiving qualities.
Prices specially low
IMPERIAL CABIN TRUNKS,
win hors and trimmed with brass. iron bottoms leather
Each ssoc s4.sa s4Sl sS.Os sS2a ss:; ,SI4
CABIN TRUNKS,
ened corners brass trimming lined with cloth. binding
Se-n nu
THE MACY" TRAVELLING TRUNKS, made Of
y duck maLeabe iron locks bowels
with deep top and dress lined throughout
aaLn
THE MACY" TRAVELLING TRUNK
nr
Pun aSomens Of Wardrobe Trunks prices ranging 67275
The sun., 1907-03-31

Summer Furniture Fourth Floor
studied every phase OF homeurnishing
n o
Displays of Birch, Mission, Reed,
Rattan and Willow Furniture.
Adirondack Silver
the entire Of factory the Great North Woods produces such de-
SIDE CHAIRS ARM CHAIRS ROCKERS, BENCHES,
TABLES DAVENP0RTS SWINGS CoCHES and STOOLS These pieces
House built
EXHIBIT Rockers
Rockers ed and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-13
ORIGIN OF Sleep.

DR.. Salmon studies in Revue de
Medicine the relations existing be-
tween sleep and the function of the
pituitary gland. He believes the
cause of sleep to be an internal
physiological secretion. The n.y.
pophysis pituitary body is assum-
ed to play an essential part in the
production of sleep. Since the sub
stance of this gland is said to contain
bromin, this serves to support the
theory that the hypophysis exerts a
sleep-inducing influence upon the
nerve centres. The author endeavors
to back up his statements by the
occurrence of anatomical changes in
this organ in various diseases which
are associated either with somno-
lence or with insomnia-Post Ora
duate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-09-13
VAST RICHES INTHIS YEARS CROPS
Farmers Getting More Dollars For All They Have SELL and Therefore S
in Better Condition Than Any Other Class Of Consumers.

Washington, D. c. Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson, who has just re-
turned from trip extending to the
Pacific Coast, can see nothing but
continuance of good times.
THE people of the West,' he said,
''are not fearful of a panic or of hard
times. The West is prosperous.
There Is plenty of money. In fact,
have reason to believe that the West
Is loaning money to the East, instead
of the East to the West. And this is
being done at good rates of interest.
The people of the West are not wor-
rying over Wall Street and it's trou-
bles. They scarcely know that such
troubles exist, save as they read of
them in the newspapers. The rest of
the country is NO longer dependent
On Wall Street.
Grain crops generally will be
good, with the exception of oats.
There will be good corn crop, not a
bumper crop, but good one, if frosts
do not come too early. Prices for
farm products and for stocks are high
and the farmers are making money"
Farmers are getting more money
for their grains this year than in any
former year, and the shortage of the
yield in bushels is being made up by
the advance in prices. A banker from
South Dakota, who has been in that
section for years, while in Chicago
last week, made this statement:
Banks in South Dakota have larger
deposits than they have ever held,
and farmers are getting more dollars
for what they have to sell than in any
year on record. Last year at this
time they sold their wheat at sixty to
sixty-five cents, while now they are
securing ninety-two cents. Oats sold
at twenty-five cents last year, and
are now bringing thirty-five cents.
Barley that sold at thirty cents last
year brings sixty-five cents. Live cat
tie sell for 81 to $1.25 per 100
pounds more than last year, while
hogs are selling at the same prices as
a year ago, and there are lots of
them. OF corn, we are not raising
any more than needed for home use.
Wheat is of fine quality, although
yields are not heavy. This also APP
plies to all other grains
The above story represents the con-
ditions in the West, despite the fact
that prosperity stories are being over
worked. There has been a conserva-
tive recession in business in nearly
every line, which has been beneficial,
as things were going too fast. But
there is a good, healthy business,
which denotes steady consumption of
goods at satisfactory prices. A ma
jority of the people in the agricultu-
raj regions are in as good condition
as last year for the purchasing of
goods, as the advance in prices makes
them feel easy In fact, they are in
better condition than are any other
class of consumers.
Notwithstanding the fears in the