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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
Hill Fountain of the o. T. U. Reform
ers last Wednesday night were as fol-

Hill Fountain of the o. T. U. Reform
ers last Wednesday night were as fol-
lows: George G. Ross, worthy mas
ter; Laura Hill, worthy mistress;
Lula Williams. worthy secretary;
Anna Hicks. worthy assistant secre-
tary; Mrs. Jerry Steele, worthy chap
lain; Jerry Steele, mutual treasurer;
frankie Buchanan, directories; Jane
Tolliver, worthy sentinel, and the
guides and supporters were Messrs.
Wait and Cole, Mesdames Fullenwider
and Anabelle Clark. A rousing good
time was had after the election and
the first meeting night in January was
named as installation night.
Mrs. Eleanora BLY, has been i'll with
severe cold.
Owing to throat troubles, Miss
frankie Buchanan was unable to ap-
pear as Tanner" in Belshazzar, rem
dered Tuesday night.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
THANKSGIVING FESTIVITIES.
All the Churches Observe Day-SoclaI
Events Galore.

At zion Baptist church Thursday
will take days to repeat. because OF
the peculiar kind OF merriment and
entertainment With Miss Boalware.
Mr. Pearl Porter. Mrs. Lillian Jones
and Miss Virgie Webster taking part
on the program and reinforced by
Rev. G. W. Harts OF California. the
prograul OF that evening and It's sue
cess is already foretold by the mere
naming OF the participants Space and
time prevent personal mention OF all
OF the performers, but suffice to say
that Zion Baptist church gave one Of
her old characteristic successes with
its attending trimmings. One dollar
for admission on Thanksgiving night.
with snow on the ground. did not
damped the ardor or force the absence
OF any Of the young people from the
last Leap Year Social OF the year.
The features OF the evening we're the
exchange Of husbands and wives by
certain couples OF the church. Judg-
Ing from the way money was spent.
the wives were the better spenders
and more careful and solicitious of
attention on the part OF looking after
her guest than men ever dare be. It
was royal night. royalty spent
amidst the royalties. Too bad Zion
cannot repeat It soon.
Miss Geraldine Troutman had few
o, her many friends to dinner Thanks
giving.
Rev e. H. Murphy, pastor OF Ward
church. preached very scholarly.
spiritual, historical Thanksgiving ser
mon at Shorter Thanksgiving Day.
The reverend is certainly power and
merits the support OF this entire com.
munity. He is a man of power and
ability and for that reason Denver
welcomes him with outstretched arms.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
PROGRAM FOR THE PEOPLES
SUNDAY ALLIANCE FOR THE
MONTH OF DECEMBER.

Sunday, Dec 9Th, business Sunday,
and Harris orchestra will furnish the
musical program. Dec. 13th-Solo,
Miss Ruth Hoffman; Review OF My
Trip Mrs. A. l.. Froman; duet, Mes.
danes Anna Hicks and j. w. Turley.
Dec. 2Oth-Holley's orchestra; ad-
dress. Cooperation, Rev. E. H. Muir
ply. Dec. 27th-Solo, Miss Frankie
Buchanan; address. Hon. Henry VOL
colt, brother of the late Senator e. o.
Wolcott, on "Dishonesty's Success
and Holley's musical trio. The pro-
gram may be changed In one or two
minor places. The Alliance Is a pub
lie forum and everybody is invited to
spend two hours each Sunday after
noon at 1712 Curtis street.
Word has just been received that
Misses Zipporah Joseph and Eva
Jones spent few days at Lawrence,
Kans., at the home OF Herbert Glead.
Thanksgiving day was the day OF
events for the young Denver Misses
as 1t was completely filled with par
ties, dinners and receptions.
The marriage announced sometime
ago to take place on Thanksgiving
was that Of Mr.. Jesse J. Brown, who
is employed at the School OF Tnterna.
tional Correspondence on fremont
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are liv-
ing out on Welton street
The election Of officers Of Capitol
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
and the public is cordially invited.
l.. M. FRONfAN, Pres.
c. GOENS, Sec'y.

Sunday, Dec. 9th, Rev. W. c. Will
liams will deliver one of his noted IL.
Illustrated sermons at Campbell's
chapel, A. M. E. church, corner Twen-
ty-third and Lawrence streets. Serv-
ices begin at 7:3 p. m. Come early
to secure a choice seat
w. c. WILLIAMS, Pastor.
GEORGE C. SAMPLE, Sec.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
MAGIC SHAMPOO ORlER.

Ladies'! You need no longer dread
washing the hair. For the use Of the
magic shampoo drier makes the task
a pleasure. Every particular woman
should add one to her toilet table. A
trial will convince you. For full par
ticulars call Mrs. M. 3. Lee, 1888 vii.
Iiams ST., phone Olive 1888.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
LADIES' TAILORING.

Fashionable dressmaking, designing.
Mrs. |. NJ. MCGUIRE, 2516 Curtis st.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
SEWING DONE.

Call at 2441 Lawrence street, or
phone Main 1868, to have your sew.
ing done. Carrie Clay.
A surprise party in honor of Miss
Mabel Frazier's 18th birthday was en-
joyed by number of friends Monday
evening at her home, 28O8 California
street.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with
privilege of separate kitchen. Phone,
Main 8478.
EOR RENT--Nicely furnished rooms
with or without board, R45O fremont
Place. Mrs. Franklin.
FOR SALE--Furniture of two rooms
suitable for light housekeeping. Cal
Sunday at 2249 Cleveland Place.
You do not have to 90 East TO learn
hairdressing in all It's branches. En-
quire terms Of the MoIer System Of
Colleges, 1929 18th street, Denver,
Colo. mfseeRaes N05u
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

Mrs. R. Simpson of 1850 Logan
evenue, is agent for the Eureka
comb, which can be had for $1.5O
Colorado Block Wood and KindIing
and Coal. 1920 California street.
HILL & HOOPER,.
Mrs. R. L. Cooper of Chicago has
been ill but is much better now.
The weather conditions prevented
there being a good attendance Tues
day night at the rendition OF Bells
hazzar by the Azalia Hackley Choral
Club, but the club itself sang with as
much fidelity to technique and dra-
matte excellence as il before multi
tude
At it's election December 1st, West
ern Star Lodge, No. 1913, U. B. F.,
elected the following officers: H. B..
Brown, Master; Richard Wilson, Dep
uty Master; R. M. Grigsby, Secretary;
Samuel Allen, Assistant Secretary; J..
H. Brown, Treasurer: John R. Contee,
u. D. Hall, G. Johnson, Trustees.
Mrs. Charles Porter, who was visit
ing with her relatives in Houston,
Texas, was called home this week by
the illness of her husband.
The Elks held their election this
week and as result DR.. Harper will
be exalted ruler for the coming term,
Harvey King secretary, and H. ]. M.
Brown, treasurer. They also COM
pleted arrangements for their annual
turnout, which is officially announced
elsewhere.
FOR RENT-9-room, thoroughly
modern house, furnished $40, to fam
lily without children; unfurnished $35.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The young ladies who organized
basketball team have added new fea-
ture to their club and while not en-
gaging in basketball they will culti-
vate their voices. They meet every
Wednesday night.
Dan c. Ferguson, who was the
owner Of piece OF realty II miles
from Denver. suddenly dropped dead
Sunday. Undertaken A. N. Lawhorn
had charge OF his interment
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
Realty Co., 913 21st st.


]. B. Moore has returned to the city
after several weeks absence.
Mrs. W. j. Moore, who has been i'll,
accompanied her sister, Mrs Watt, to
the latter's home in Colorado Springs.
She hopes to be much benefited by
the change.
Rev. ]. H. Hubbard has been indis-
posed for some time but is improving
at this writing
Rev. R. N. Countee, D. D., will fill
the pulpit at Zion Baptist church as a
supply until Rev. Griffith, the new pas
tor, takes charge in January. He is
an able minister and the public is cor
daily invited to come and hear him.
He is organizing class in shorthand.
Mr.. Troutman has returned from
Goldfield, Nevada, where he has been
for some time. He reports a stagnant
condition in business there.
The SelfImprovement and Social
Club has begun work very enthusias-
tically this year At the annual elec-
ton of officers the following new Off
GERS were elected: President, Mrs.
Alice Webb; first vicepresident, Mrs.
R. T. Anderson; second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. c. Travick; secretary,
Mrs. Leona Barbee; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Marcus Astewoood; treas
urer, Mrs. Luvenia Johnson; critic,
Mrs. Hattie Williams; teacher of
needle work, Mrs. Hattie Stephens.
Last Monday being literary day, the
following program was rendered at
the home of Mrs Carson: Piano Sc
lection, Mrs. Bessie Keelan; paper,
"Prejudices," Mrs. Leona Barbee;
reading from Dunbar's, Mrs. Mildred
Abernathy; vocal solo, Mrs. NJ. C.
Travick. The program was short but
extremely interesting and much en-
joyed by all the ladies. All lines OF
work in the club are being entered
into enthusiastically and the ladies
hope to accomplish much during the
year.
Mrs. Samuel Moore and daughter,
Miss Myrtle Bates, left Tuesday for
Topeka and Atchison While in To
peka they will be the guests OF Mrs.
Il. Caldwell, Mrs. Moore's mother.
Miss Bates will spend the winter in
Atchison with her uncle, DR.. Caldwell,
for the benefit of her health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Jefferson returned
to the Springs Wednesday on a busi-
ness trip.
All members are requested to be
present at the next regular meeting Of
Golden Gate Juveniles Saturday, Dec.
II, at 1892 Arapahoe street. Election
OF officers and other important busi-
ness to be transacted BY order of
VILLA MAY, M. P.
OLLESVIE LAWSON. Scribe.
The Lucy Thurman W. C. T. u. will
hold an open meeting at Central Bap-
tist church Friday evening, Dec. 11th,
instead OF an afternoon meeting. The
new members are urged to be present
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The Lucy Thurman W. C. T. U. will
hold an open meeting at Central Bap-
tist church Friday evening, Dec. 11th,
instead OF an afternoon meeting. The
new members are urged to be present
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

FOR RENT-9-room, thoroughly
modern house, furnished, $40, to fam
lily without children; unfurnished $35.
Call at Colored American Loan and
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05
NOTICE.

Mrs. R. Simpson of 1880 Logan
evenue, is agent for the Eureka
comb, which can be had for $1.50
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

Mrs. R. L. Cooper of Chicago has
been i'll but is much better now
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

]. B. Moore has returned to the city
after several weeks absence.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

Colorado Block Wood and kindIing
and Coal. 1920 California street.
HILL e. HOOPER.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

Mrs. W. ]. Moore, who has been i'll,
accompanied her sister, Mrs. Watt, to
the latter's home in Colorado Springs.
She hopes to be much benefited by
the change.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

The election Of onlcers Of Capitol
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

All members are requested to be
present at the next regular meeting of
Golden Gate Juveniles Saturday, Dec.
II, at 1892 Arapahoe street. Election
OF officers and other important busi-
ness to be transacted. BY order of
VILLA MAY, M. P.
OLLESVIE LAWSON Scribe.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-12-05

Rev. ]. H. Hubbard has been indis-
posed for some time but is improving
at this writing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28

For Sale = 500 piano certificate FOL
$40. j. J. Stewart, Quarry. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
Firm Flesh Versus Fat.

Fat women who are contemplating
new gown in the mode will have to
contemplate reduction of their flesh
before they visit the dressmaller.
Fortunately this is nothing like the
hard labor it was when one had moth
ing but exercising or dieting to get
results with Nowadays a short course
of the Marmola Prescription Tablets
should bring any woman, however rat
to the proportions necessary for her to
wear a Directoire gown.
Let her take Il Marmola Tablet
made in accordance with the famous
prescription and, therefore, harmless)
after each meal and at bedtime and
she should very, soon be losing a
pound a day This result accom-
plished without disturbing ones table
customs, forming wrinkles or distress
ing the stomach astonishes everybody
Even one large case. costing only 20
cents at any druggists, or the same
amount direct by mail from the Mar
mola Company, Detroit. Mich, gives
positive results This constitutes the
acme of economy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28

ment says The banks held $2S,13O.-
$50, more than the requirements of the
% per cent reserve rule.
Loans. increase. s7,764,O00.
Deposits. increased, s11,S41 900.
Circulation. decreased, $3.50 900.
Legal tenders, increased 1881, 600.
Specie increased, s1075,000.
Reserve. increased, $1,S6S,000
Surplus, decreased. $1.469,O00.
Ex U. S. deposits, decreased. ST.
557. 900.
The statement of banks and trust
companies not reporting to the clear
ing house, shows deposits of S1,1o4.-
Sal 900; cash, s1o5,951, 900; and loans,
1891, 900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
TIE SPORTS in BRIEF
AII-Iowa Team Picked.
Special to Times Republican.

| Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. Nov 2S-John G. Griffith,
the assistant Iowa coach and one Of
the best versed men in Iowa foot ball
has chosen an "All Iowa. team, an
eleven embracing the best and most
reliable players in the Hawkeye state.
| On this star eleven the University of
Iowa has three men. Ames four, and
Drake three, and Cornell one. For the
ends Griffith has picked Reppert, of
Ames, and Coppess of Cornell, the first
for his aggressive play and ability to
receive the forward pass and Coppess
for his puntng ability and defensive
play At the tackles the Iowa coach
has Law whom he considers the fin
est tackle in the west and Gross the
captain-elec of the Iowa foot ball
team for 1909. Seidel. the Iowa guard
who made an enviable record this
year. and Wilson of Drake, the man
who made one of the Drake touch
downs against Iowa, are picked for the
guard positions. Hastings, the star
center of Iowa, for two years is Sc
lected to fill the pivot position on the
ideal eleven.
At quarterback Evans. the shifty
Drake man, is slated to fill the posi-
ton The backs are g. Lambert, OF
Ames, left half back. Captain Mccoy
of Drake. right half back and ST Lam
bert of Ames, full back. The Lamberts
have long been considered two of the
fastest players on the Iowa gridirons,
Mccoy is fast and has proved himself
a drop kicker of no mean ability.
Following is Griffith's all IoWa-team.
L. e. Reppert of Ames.
L. 7. Law of Ames.
L. G. SeiGel of Iowa.
c. Has, nes. of Iowa.
r. c. Wilson. of Drake.
r. T. Gross, of Iowa.
r. e. Coppess. of Cornell.
G. r. Evans, of Drake.
l.. Fl. b. G.. Lambert. OF Ames.
r. H. B. Mccoy. of Drake.
r. B. ST Lambert, of Anles.
Griffith also gives favorable mention
to Stewart. Iowa's quarterback, Weth-
erby. a Morningside guard. Peirce,
guard and Flanagan. @nd of Grinnell,
and Blackjack. the Australian right
end of Simpsons team. Hubbard, of
Ames, the athlete whose standing
caused snch a disturbance in Missouri
Valley circles has played a great game
at half for Anes this year. and with
Rair of Grinnell. shoves Mccoy of
Drake. hard for place on the all-IoWa
team
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
The GrinneIl News.
s,ecia, II r,ioes-Rcnublican.

Srecial to Times Republican.
| Grilnell. Nov oS.--tNIr. and Mrs. L. ]
Fox had the pleasure Of u visit fol
| Thanksgiving from their grandson, Let
E. Fox, of Riceville, who went hom'
yesterday, but made arrangement:
| while here to return very shortly ant
take a place in the office of the Grin
nell Register.
Announcement has been made of the
coming marriage of Miles Chaffee
Walker, formerly of this city, to Miss
Jessie Ray at New Westminster, B. c.
the event being planned for Dec.
Mr. Walker is the son of Mrs. A. c
Walker. of this city, and has the hearty
congratulations and best wishes of q
large circle of friends in this vicin-
ity.
At the investigation before the grand
Jury within the week past, it was de-
ciled that there was not sufficient evil
dence to make a case against John
Render and Joseph lesser of this city
who had been bound over on the charge
of gambling, and they were discharged
from bonds.
Mrs Eli Allen, formerly of this city
DuI lOI SOlilc .IlOlllllS a iCSliSiil VI SiAN
soldiers home. who was called three
weeks ago to Searsboro by the critical
illness of her sister inlaw, Mrs. Jessie
Watson. returned to the home this
week.
Mr.. A. w. Heacock. who was for a
time so critically ill that the relatives
We're all summoned to his bedside, has
so far recovered that he is thought to
be out of any immediate danger, and
his son, Mr. Orla Heacock. and family,
have Just returned to their home at
Groton, S. D.
Miss Viola Schell, a former resident
of Montezuma and county superinten-
dent of Poweshiek county, but for the
past few years resident of Des
Moines, returned to the old home at
Montezuma for Thanksgiving.
At the recent meeting of the board of
supervisors for Poweshiek county, bills
of s4S were allowed for damage done
to stock by dogs, and of about $50 for
loss of stock from wolves. The list
of county officers as found on the re-
publican ticket, was officially declared
elected with the exception of county
superintendent. where the present DEM
ocratic incumbent was the successful
one. G. w Kierullf, of Montezuma,
expert accountant was again employed
to make examination of the books and
accounts of all county officials for the
year 1905.
Professor R. d. Jones, of Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, Tenn, is here for
a couple of lays in connection with
the business of the transfer of the j..
b. Grinnell home, and as one of the
trustees of Iowa College.
Mr.. w. T Fuller. formerly of the
firm of Fuller q Sears. is quite ill with
pneumonia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
DARKROOM.

Ordinances Of New Arleans prohibit
the establishment of barrooms with
in 300 feet of a church, but provide
that such places not having changed
their identity since theis establishment
shall not be disturbed. In Graziano VS.
city of New Orleans, 46 Southern Re-
porter, 566. it appeared that barroom
which had been operated prior to the
establishment of a church 300 feet away
had been rendered unfit for occupancy
by fire. The church. seeking to have
the license revoked, protested that clos
ing for repairs had changed its identity
and that it was situated within 300
feet of church. but the supreme court
of Louisiana held that the identity of
the building was not changed by rea-
son of the facts stated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28

For SaIe-Stanping patterns; also
stamping done reasonable. A large line
for pillow slips, and sheets. Call at IL
South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28

For SaIe-Here is a real snap. Wish
ing to retire from business 1 will sell
the only hotel and bakery in Dysart'
Iowa Population 1000. This is
good paying business, and I will con-
tract and give possession any time
between now and March 1. For partic-
ulars address l.. Weigle, Dysart, Iowa.
For SaIe-s95 piano certificate for
IS or will exchange for phonograph
records. 205 West Lincoln.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
The Hampton News.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton Nov 2S.-Mr. and Mrs
George Coppernol are visiting with
their daughter, DR.. Orie Coppernoll al
Alliance, Neb.
Mr. and Mrs. J. v Babcock. Mr.. and
Mrs F. D. BabcoclS and Mrs. w. S.
ing guests at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. T. w. Purcell.
Miss Marjorie McSpaden. who has
been seriously i'll with pneumonia, is
reported to be slowly improving
Miss Lottie Noggle. Mrs. j. p My
ers, Miss Allie Mcneil, and w. +.
Sampson. went to Des Mones, Thurs
day morning, to attend the conven-
ton of the Iowa Epworth league. Miss
Mcneil will go from there to Boone,
to visit her friend, Mrs. A. l.. West
berg.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Manatt. of
Brooklyn. We're Thanksgiving guests of
their son. DIR. f. f. Manatt. and Wife.
Miss Dorothy Hobbe. of Mason City,
is spending a few days with her
brother. W. l.. Hobbie. and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Clark and Miss
Agnes Groves. went to Mason City
Thursday for few days visit with
friends.
Lucius Raymond. who is attending
Memorial University at Mason City,
was home for Thanksgiving.
Mr. and Mrs. G. NJ Bell. of Cedar
Falls. are guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. +. II. Ridgeway.
Walter Robinson was home from his
studies at Mt. Vernon. to spend
Thanksgiving. He brought with him as
guests Messrs NJ. West of Mt. Yer
non: c. A. Richards of Marshalltown;
L. w. Bleeken. of Ackley, and o. p.
Miller, of Rock Rapids, all of whom
are classmates.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
200; steady; s,oo@4.25; lambs, s.ood
$50,
LOCAL LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Prices Paid for Cattle. Hogs and Sheep
on Local Market.
Marshalltown prices on livestock
We're quoted by Britain & Co today
as follows. and farmers are requested
to telephone the packing house before
selling hogs, cattle or sheep else
where:
Cattle.
Good cows and heifers-2.75@3.25.
Fair cows and heifers-2.25 02.50
Poor cows and heifers-1.50@2.0
Bulls-2O0 to 800.
Neals-2.O0 to 400
Hogs.
Premium hogs over 200 pounds
5.25.
Premium hogs, 100 to 200 pounds
500
Premium hogs. $40 to 100 pounds
grassy--4.50.
Good packers-5.25.
Heavy packers over 800 pounds
$50
Pigs, 100 to 2oOd3.25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
SIGNING BILL OF EXCEPTIONS

SIGNING BILL OF EXCEPTIONS.
There is a statutory provision in
Missouri that if judge who hears a
cause shall ego out of office'5 before
signing bill of exceptions such bill
may be signed by the succeeding or
acting Judge" 1t appeared that Ram
ey, the regular judge, having heard a
cause. was incapacitated by illness.
,rhereupon Rusk was elected special
Judge Before Ramey reassumed his
office he signed the bill of exceptions
of the case he had heard, which upon
presentation to the court at which
Rusk sat was allowed The Kansas
City court of appeals in Ramey VS..
Hammond Packing company, ITO
Southwestern Reporter, 613, held this
bill not duly authenticated, saying that
as there could be but one judge it was
out of the power of Ramey to sign the
bill. and that the expression go out
of office" need not be confined to death
or resignation but should include the
giving up of office in this case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
UNNECESSARY WORDS.

A Louisiana statute makes it a
crime to "alter or publish as true a
forged instrument" In State VS.. Bar
rett ct AL. as Southern Reporter. 1915
the indictment against defendant is
that he did cutter and publish" as true
a. forged instrument. The supreme
court of Louisiana says "the word al
ter in the statute is we believe a mis-
print for utter While we are con-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-28
Moderate Strength in Market,
With Principal Bidding by
Commission Houses
WEAKNESS IN CORN MARKET
Selling BY Cash Interests Was In
spired by More Liberal Receipts =
Buying BY Commission Houses
Causes Firm Tone in oats-seIins
BY Packers Causes Easiness in Bus
mess.

Chicago, Nov. 2S.-Decreased re-
ceipts in the northwest caused mod
crate strength in wheat today but the
volume of trade was small, owing to
the scarcity of offerings. Commission
houses were the principal bidders. De-
cember opened at 1885. and sold to
1.O4A Minneapolis, Duluth and Chi
cago receipts were ia cars.
The market weakened in the final
fifteen minutes, December declining to
1.03B on profit taking. The market
closed easy. December was a shade
lower, at 1.035s 1103A.
Corn.
Corn was rather weak. owing to SELL
ing by cash interests, inspired by more
liberal receipts. December opened at
625s. Receipts We're 443 cars.
A weak tone prevailed the greater
part of the day. December closed off
SOL at 62A @)62as.
fa Oats.
Oats were firm, on buying by COM
mission houses. December opened at
1875. Receipts were 311 cars.
Provisions.
Provisions We're easy, on selling by
leading. local packers.