davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
WALL STREET
RAILROAD STOCKS LEAD IN
DECLINE.
General Drop as Leading Transports
tons Are Freely Placed on
Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE hesitation
manifested in London in following yester-
days advance here caused an irregular
opening in the stock market here today.
Most of the active stocks started a small
fraction lower, but there were sharp gains
in some Of the less active issues. Norfolk
and Western rose ~, Western Maryland
rs, Southern Railway preferred l and
Great Northern ore certificates q.
II a. m.-Sone Improvement followed the
opening prices owing to the demand for
special stocks, but the whole list soon way
cred and then declined, when the principai
railroad stocks began to be offered freely.
st. Paul, Union Pacific. Northern Pacific,
Atchison. Erie. Kansas City Southern pre-
ferred, American Sugar, United States
Steel preferred, North American and
Southern Railway preferred fell /, the com
mon IL and Iowa Central preferred Ia.
Early gains of 9s in Cleveland. c., G.. and
st. Louis, "a in Northwestern, 2 in Federal
Mining, st. Louis Southwestern preferred
and General Electric and 1 in Delaware and
Hudson and Colorado Fuel were not fully
held.
Noon-The reaction became more pro-
nounced towards noon. Union Pacific fall
ing 1Ss. Atlantic Coast Line 2, Missouri
Pacific IA, and Reading, Pennsylvania,
Ontario and Western, Southern Pacific,
Amalgamated Copper. IT,. S. Pipe and
Pressed Steel Car /. Chicago Great West
ern debentures sold at a decline Of 6. New
York, Chicago and St. Louis second pre-
ferred advanced 2l2, and American Malt
|jng preferred 2. There was a moderate
rally before u O'Clock. Bonds were firm.
/ p. m.-Narrow fluctuations either way
were attended by increasing dizziness,
which was most marked when prices were
rising. The market at no time moved
much away from the low points of the
morning. American telephone and tele-
graph jumped 63s. Brooklyn Union Gas
dropped 4 and Chicago, st. Paul, Minne-
apolis and Omaha 2A.
2 y. m.--Moderste inquiries for Brooklyn
TRANSIT disclosed a scarcity of the stock,
and the price was thereupon bid up a
point, with some effect on the rest of the
list, These Improvements, however, we're
not retained long, the market reverting to
its former heavy tone. Metropolitan Street
Railway declined 8, Third Avenue l1s and
Southern Pacific preferred l. Utah Cop
per rose / and American Tobacco pre-
ferred ~.
8 p. m.-The market closed Irregular.
Reading was rushed up ~ with an APP
pearsnce of great activity, numerous 1000
share blocks being transferred near the
top prices. There was some recovery
elsewhere in sympathy with this move
ment, but realizing sales kept the market
irregular.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
ELIZABETH BANKS.

ELIZABETH, Jan. 1.-THE Eiizabeth
bank elections resulted as follows:
National State Bank-Directors, John
kesn, Julian II. kean, Hamilton Fish
kean, James Mcguire, Douglas C. Moore,
James G. Ogden, Charles Russ.
Citizens Bank-Directors, Foster M.
VOORHEES,, Patrick ]. Ryan, Fl. II. Isbam,
Edward s. Atwater, G.. Addison Swift,
Henry KrOuse, John Davidson, Richard T.
Potts, Michael Byrnes, John NJ. Clark.
Caleb c.. Pollard. Charles Brown. George
II. Hoening, George H.. Plumb, Alexander
Kerr, J. l.. Davis, John Voorhees,, William
J. McCloud, Louis F. Hersh.
Elizabethport Banking Comparatively
dent. Frederick L. Heidritter; vice-president
Thomas II. Benton; cashier. Charles d.
Doctor; directors, Frederick l.. Heidritter,
Thomas 1T. Benton, John Kean, John j.
Donahue, August Heidritter, John P.
Weber, William Horre, George Seeber, 2.
II. Bennett, P. Hamilton Gilhooly, Edward
s. Hersh.
Foster NJ. Voorhees,, James II, Alexander,
lex w. Egner, Nicholas G. J. English.
Lewis w. Kingsley, Charles c. Mcbride,
Uzal H.. McCarter, l.. 3. Miller, Charles
O.. Morris. George T.. Parrot, William II.
Rankin, George w Rogers. Valentine p.
Snyder, Charles FL. K. Halsey.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, JAN. 15.-Tlere was very little
trading in any of the grain pits carly to-
day, and all markets were weak. Whea
was affected by a Id. decline in Liverpool
and by larger receipts in the Northwest.
Pit traders We're the principal sellers. May
opened % to q lower, at 104 to 1N2s, and
sold off to 1885.
Corn was easier on a prediction of cold
weather and on easier cables. May opened
unchanged to Is cents lower, at 60h to 605s,
and held within that range.
Oats were again lifeless and weak, in
sympathy with other grains. May opened
a shade lower. at 54H, and sold at 541s.
Provisions were fairly active. Weakness
ruled here also despite a Zoe advance in
hogs and sentiment in the grain offering
a depressing effect. May pork was OFF .
to ~ at 1895 to lS.57k. Lard was 5Up71s
10 71sd10c lower at s.o5@S.O71s. Ribs were
u shade lover to a shade higher at 7.21h to
m
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Money on call in New York, 4a7 per
cent. New York Clearing louise state
ment: Exchanges. 5000, 1896; balances,
0.945,S s2; Sub-Treasury debit. s2,S4o, 22s.
The New York Sub-Treasury has lost to
the banks $3.50, 900 since last Friday.
Commercial bar silver In New York, 55S;
cents; Mexican dollars, n cents; bar silver
in London. rs 11-16d.
Paris closing rentes, 95 francs 70 centimes.
Paris private rate of discount remains uu-
changed, Berlin private rate of discount,
5ls per cent: exchange on London. y
marks 50s pigs.
Money on call in London, 3l4d4 per cent,
Rate OF discount for short bills, 1905 per
cent; for three months bills, AZ per cent,
Consols for money, SSs4d. for account,
50 15-16d. The Bank of England today pur-
chased cal 900 gold bars in open market.
Foreign exchange market held a steady
tone, with rates virtually unchanged. De
mand sterling was quoted 4,S545G4.S555i
cables, 4S6q4.S6 05; sixty-day bills, A.S14On
ASl1a, short francs, 5.1SAq5.1SA plus 1-S2i
short reichmarks. "a HIS.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
ASKS COURT TO HALT
ALTON REORGANIZATION.
Old Road Minority Stakeholder Attacks
Harriman's G. and A.
Scheme,

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-An action attack
ing the reorganization Of the Chicago and
Alton Railway has been filed in the United
Chicago, a minority stakeholder in The old
Alton road.
Mr.. Miller sets forth that he is the owner
of 500 shares of the old Chicago and Alton
road and hat he did not consent to the
reorganization of the road by the Harri-
man interest. who later acquired the st.
Louis, Peoria and Northern Railway and
sold 1t to the Alton.
The petition alleges that he never eX-
changed his old Alton stock, which earned
an annual dividend of s per cent, for the
non-cumulative 4 per cent. stock Of the
new Alton company.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS.

Illinois Central OF S1s per cent. payable
March >, to. stockholders Of record Feb
ruary /.
International Steam Pump Company,
regular quarterly of III per cent. on it's
preferred stock. payable February ,: books
close. January 20, reopen February 8.
Nashville. Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railway Company, regular semi-annual OF
8 per cent, payable February /: books
close January q. reopen February 3.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
BIG JUDGMENT UPHELD.
Dominion Coal Co, Liable to Vast Dam
ages to Steel Concern,

HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. 15.-The Supreme
Court of Nova Scotia gave Judgment yester-
day in the Dominion Steel Company vs..
the Dominion Coal Company, unanimously
dismissing the coal o%ompapy's appeal and
sustaining the decision of Judge Longley,
who tried the case at Sydney last summer,
and found in favor of the steel company.
Thu amount az Issue between the com
panies directly and indirectly Is over hf-
-teen million dollars.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
sHoEMEN AT BANQUET.
National Association Meets at Hotel
Astor,

NEW YORK, Jan. 1b.-The National
Boot and shoe Manufacturers Associa-
tion, which had been in session at the
Hotel Astor during Monday and Tues
day of this week. held its annual
dinner last night in the ballroom of that
hotel. over 800 boot and shoe man.
representing the trade in the principal
cities, responded to the call of the
Gavel when John II, Hanan, who was
reelected president of the association.
called for order.
Governor Curtis Guild. jr., of Massa-
c1usetts, advocated the reduction of tariff
duties and a general revision OF existing
schedules.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
NIGHT AND DAY BANK MAN QUITS.

DETROIT, Mich Jan 15.-Announce-
ment was made at Port Huron, Mich, to-
day that A.. d. Bennett, who went East
a year ago to become president of the
Night and Day Bank in New York city,
viii return to Michigan in a few weeks
and resume his permanent residence at
Port Huron. Mr.. Bennett was today elect
ed president OF the Commercial Bank of
Port Huron. I'm Institution with which he
Was connected before soipg tol New York.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
AFTER PACIFIC TRADE.

CHICAGO. Jan. 15.-The Chicago, MI
waukee and ST. Paul will enter active
competition with the Hartman and the
Hill lines for the trans Pacific trade. ]. II.
Hiland. third vice-president, in charge OF
traffic on the Milwaukee, 1t developed yes
terday. sails from San Francisco for Japan
on the steamer Mongolia on January 80.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
THE LONDON MARKET.

LONDON. Jan. 15.-American securities
opened with an easier tendency today
Compared with yesterdays New York
closing first prices we're "a to 70 lower.
and during the first hour there was no I'M
provement.
The market teadied after receipt OF
the New York opening prices, but ousi-
ness was lifeless TO the close
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
RosELLE BANK.

ROSELLE. Jan. 15.-The following direc-
tors were chosen at the annual election Of
the First National Pank: William G. Bes-
Ter. r.. c. Blancke, c. e. Chambers, c.. H..
Crane. j. II. Chilver. William G. Hope.
r. G.. Hill, Ell. Lillibridge, c. w. Mac
Qupld. w. z. Miner. r. 2, Manley, Fred
erick Provost. G. L. Van loren, ". Z.
West. George j. Warner.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
wEsrF1E1p TRUST COMPANY.

wFsTFTEI,D. Jan. 15.-At the annual
election Of the westfeld Trust Company
yesterday The following directors were
chosen: Charles N. Codding, William j.
Alpere. Joseph r. Connolly, Robert FAIR
bairn. Hiram l.. Fink, Or. James B. Har-
risen, Edward r. Low, Richard j.. SCORES,
II. r. Tremain. A. j. Wilson, John H.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
CRAWFORD BANK.

N CRAWFORD. Jan. 15.-The annual cleo
ton of the Crawford National Bank re-
suited as follows: Directors, Thomas a.
Spcrry. william M. Sperry. Edwin q.
WoodlinE. w. w. Buckley. s.. n. Droesch-
er. Benjamin +. Bailey. Max o. DoerinG,
John w. Griggs, George F. Taylor.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
THE COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE cotton mar
ket opened steady, at a decline of to 4
points, which was better than due on
cables, but soon increased the loss to a
matter of Z to s points on the active
months under scattered liquidation and
bear pressure.
The market was fairly active and firm
during the late forenoon, with bullish senti-
ment promoted by rumors of a bull move
ment In May contracts. Prices at midday
were net Z to s points higher.
Quotations furnished by Van Schaick & Co.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
OFFICERS.

WEsTFIELD. Jan. 1.-THE trustees OF
Fairview Cemetery last night selected the
following officers; President. J. :, irving
vice-pFesident. james r. Piersop, secre-
tarv. /. M. Pearsall: treasurer. Lloyd
Thompson. &. NJ. Sortcr was selected
superintendent fof the eighteenth year,
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
pRoHrBIr1oN WINS IN LOUISIANA.

SHREVEPORT. La, Jan. 10. -After one
of the most emu and exciting cam
paigns on record, Shreveport was carried
in favor of prohibition yesterday. Prohi-
lbition is 10 go into effect january !. l9O9.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
c SECURITIES.

The appended list OF quotations on the
active local securities e furnished by Her
mau j. Egner, roSdu sos, Prudential build
ing; BIC. ASKED.
Consolidated Trac. Co... 81 S.
consolidated Traction Co. Os... g9ls lOVls
u t''e CO. Fl. & p. ST. ny. is... slA SIS
sNortb Jersey 81. Ry. 49,. g. "a
$Newark Passenger Ry. os....- l0S1s l0tA
AEliz., Plainf. q Cen. Jer. IS 81 81
Public Service int. -befing ctfs 5S5 59h
tPublic Service 5 p. c. notes. 81 ~
Public Service stock.......-... 20 ~
sNewark Gas SIS, 1874 .......... IA l26
eNewark Con. Gas 5s. 194S...... 99,T l0,4
Newark Con-. Gas Stock. l9lS .S04
Essex & Hudson Gas stock. l04 100
sPat. & Pas. Gas g. tslec. $50. ~ 90
Pat. & Pas. Gas & Elec. stock % "
sHudson County Gas os.'..."+ y w
Hudson Co. Gas stock.:,....
eS. ]. Gas, Elee. g. Trac. 5s.... W
S. j. Gas, Elec. & Trac. stock 1917 l0o1a
UNITED Electric AZ. .........,.., bIA bl4
Bergen Co. Gas & Elec. stock - ~
sNewark City Water IS. l922.. 100 ll
Essex County Park Is, 1883. 100 III
San interest.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
SCRANTON BREWERS, STRIKE ENDS

SCRANTON, Jan. .15.-The brewers
strike was settled late last night Eacf
side made minor concessions and agreed 4
leave the matter of hours and age t
arbitration. The closed shop was agreed t.
by the brewers The strike has been OF
nine DAYS.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 15.-The board OF
directors of the Reading Company at a
meeting this afternoon declared the usual
semi-anuusl dividend of 2 per cent. on the
first preferred stock.
NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-The directors of
the Illinois Central Railroad Company de-
clared a regular semi-annual dividend of
81 per cent. today.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

State of New Jersey, county Of Essex, as.
James Smith. jrr. President, and ]. W.
Crooks, Treasurer, Of the above named COM
psny. being severally duly sworn. each for
himself. deposes and says that the foregoing
statement 10 true to the best Of his knowledge
and belief.
JAMES SMITH, JR,
President.
J. W. CROOKS.
Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
dfteenth day OF january, A. D.. 1908.
u. FIT2 r.. AYMAR,
Notary Public,
Correet-Attest;
CHESTER r. HOAG,
HAMILTON r. KEAN,
W.. c. GARRISON.
Directors.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
THE O D MARKET.

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Flour-Receipts
q, 1885,; sales, 400; dull and barely steady.
Wheat-Receipts, 51,o00; sales, $4,000;
further liquidation, based on weaker
cables, broke wheat about q per bUshel
this morning. Pit sentiment was quite
bearish. May, 1111sfy111A; July. 106d1061s.
Rye-Steady; No. . Western, 951s (. o. b.
New York.
Corn-Receipts. $500; sales, none.
~Beef-Steady.
Pork-Quiet.
Lard-Firm; Western prime, S.oo1s.1 10.
S~usar-Raw, steady; fair refining, $40;
centrifugal, ys test. 800; molasses sugar,
S.15, Refined, steady; crushed, $50; pow
dered. 500; ~granulated, 400.
Petrolcum-Steady: refined, all ports, $40
dS,75.
Cofee-steady; No. 7 Rio, 6hs; No. 4
Santos, s.
Molasses-Steady: New Orleans. 34a42.
Poultry-A1ive. easy; Western chickens,
II; fowls, IS: turkeys, Is. Dressed, 1ull;
Western chickens, 1890; turkeys, 12DlG1s;
fowls. 10d14.
B~utter-Firm; receipts, S.45s; western
factory. common to first, 1920
Cheese-Firm, unchanged; receipts, 7s1.
E~ggs-Firmer; receipts, 11,t94; Western
first, 25a; seconds. 24d25.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
r. N. som MER,

ADVERTISEMENTS for all New
"a York newspapers received at reg
~ ular office rates. N. Y. advts. left
before 9 r. NJ. viii appear In the morn
ing editions. AdYts. received for all
newspapers and magazines published
In the world.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
BUTTER, EGG AND CHEESE MARKET
These prices will remain In force all day:

Make up your mind now that YOU Mil in
crease youf sales, Advertise in the srAR
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
CLOSING PRICES.

Following arc the quotations of the Jays
closing prices, bid and asked. as furnishS 81
by Byrne & Mcdonnell, stock brokers, ZIG
broau street. Telephone 615:
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
NEW YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE,

Furnished by Byrne & Mcdonnell. stock
brokers, 76 Broad street. Telephone 615.
Opening. Closing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

REPORT of the condition Of the FEDERAL
RUS COMPANY OF Newark, n. j., at the
close OF business December 81. 1907:
11ugntrD frrTd
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

AND NOTES
FOR INVESTORS.

Stockholders Of the Chicago Terminal
Transfer Company deny that the Balti-
more and Ohio has been given more time
In which to make payment for the pre-
ferred stocks. The road received two ex-
tensions but 1t failed to meet the pay
ments and the committee has decided to
proceed with the suit to annul the Balti-
more and Ohio lease.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
NEW YORK OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The following quotations are furnished
Van Schaick & Co:
Closing yester- Close to-
dnV. day.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Following are the quotations of the days
prices, as furnished through Byrue X. M3-
Donnell, 776 Broad street;
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.

Furnished by Byrue & Mcdonnell, stock
brokers, rs Broad street. Telephone SIS.
Opening. Closing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

The prevailing opinion about the olVi-
bend action to be taken tomorrow. py tue
of the Amalgamated Coppei
Company is that the dividend VIII oe
either passed or cut.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15
BOSTON STOCK EXCHANGE.

BOSTON, Jan. 15.-Following are quota
tions of the active stocks dealt In on the
Boston Stock Exchange:
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

cations point to higher prices, at pTesen
writing, and there is no use of any on
trying to predict exactly how far tn
movement may go before the bullish e n
thusiasin wears itself out"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-15

- Il alra.ned on fnls accounl laal
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-09
ESCORT SETTLED THE MATTER.
Fair Ones inclination Really Not OF
Such Great Moment.

Two people were waiting for car
She was white princess,buttoned-
upin-the- back young woman with
long black gloves and tremendous
black hat with a dotted veil topping
over the brim
He was just an ordinary nicefaced
young man
While they waited she called his at
tention to lineman who was doing
things to an electric lamp swung high
up in the air
/ am going to tell YOU something
she said in a voice that showed she
wasn't quite sure if she were Cissie
Lotus or Sarah Bernhard. You see
that man on the pole? If he were TO
fall it would be horrible, but
Don't worry yourself, Interrupted
the nice-faced young man. Those
chaps know their business
You don't understand, dear /
want TO tell you that tragedy has
fascination for me, and | long to see
somebody killed"
You long to what?'
His derison settled it. She was
Bernhard, all right
Don't make 1t SO hard for me, dear.
] am simply letting you know the
worst about me. instead of keeping it
from You as most girls would do !
tell you. sincerely, that | don't want
that man TO fall merely to oblige me
but, suppose the day comes when |
feel differently about it--then | Will be
wicked, won't ! DEAR"
Not a bit Of it, old girl You'll just
be plum crazy. Here's our car
lie boosted her into a crowded trail
err. and the person who had also been
waiting for the car and had secured
a seat behind them noticed that Bern
hardt had given way to chirpy young
person who might live anywhere in
Washington from Georgetown to Cap,
itol Hill.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-09
Norhbound

sc. Z. Express daily Iv.-..1:35 pm
70. 4, Express daily. w. -2:it am.
J. H. JONES, Ticket Agent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-09
Stocks - Bonds ~ Cereals
HARTMAN STOCKS u. S. CROP REPORT
Caused Upturn in Cereals Yesterday
and All Closed ieher--Wheat
Influenced Other Grains.

Chicago, Sept. WHEAT
| government crop report caused a
strong upturn in wheat today. Tie
condition Of spring wheat at the time
of harvesting, according to the gov
eminent statistics, was 77G E2r cont
of the normal crop, compared With
S0,7 a month ago, and the total was
estimated at $4,000, 600 bushels The
report, generally considered, was Of a
buillsh character, inasmuch as the TO-
tai Weld was estimated at only about
100000 bushels in excess of last
years crop, and, While last year stocks
of old spring wheat in terminal ele-
VatoE end at interior points were
small. The publication of the report
was followed by buying which adj
yaIced the prices 1hMtM above the
oW mark Of the day. The market had
previously displayed considerable
strength on the moderate demaad by
commission houses. Cash wheat
showed a declining tendency Profit
.akine late in the session reduced the
earlier gains and the closing blices
showed only a slight lead No. ? red
98l2 G0100, No. red $4,000, No
1ard 9S@99 No hard 97m9Sla De
'ember opened 961a @963I; highest
2Sh lowest 9G12; closing 97H May
l00Es.
CORN-The continued drought in
lie corn belt was the chief ~aason for
he strong market, the government re-
Do,t which showed the conditioa o.
III crop to be 794 against So a
month ago. having very little effect. |
Numerous reports We're received tell ,
ing of corn dying IN, aa3 northern !
indiana reported damage ny frcst /
Corn at the sample tables was up y |
The close was strong, prices up *
az No. 2 S00So1a; No , 7sl$ a I
}0A No. ? white sou No. , yellow
901z No. , yellow 79tz@S0's. De.
2ember opened 675suG71s fighesi
jS}s lowest COS; closing IS Hay
iGE mGGA
OATS-Trade was light and the
market firm chiefly on the strength |
II wheat and corn, Cash prices were
steady to u higher. The government
'epolt, which showed the condition to
be G9.7 compared with 76S last month |
,aused considerable covering by the
shorts and helped to sustain the firm
less. The close was firm. prices up
IS n q: No ) 4S1a No. white l9m /
'o1a; December opened sos a 503s:
highest sos a SOB lowest 50t8;
losing 503s: MAY 52B
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-09-09
What the Boy Wanted.

A boy picked up a bit Of driet
orange peel from the pavement
II was an action that must have APP
pealed to the tender sensibilities OF Q
stout lady, who was passing with O
man, presumably her husband, for she
stopped TO eXclaim.
THAT poor chlld's hungry! Walt
pa, I'm going to give him money to
buy one good meal, anyhow"
She opened silyer-meshed hand.
bog blazoned with gold initials and
went toward the boy, She didn't give
him money, however, for Just then he
fitted the peel into bean shooter
and sent it whizzing toward another
boy few yards ahead The really
beautiful pity died out of the stout
woman's face, and as she Joined her
companion she shut her bag with a
snap.
THAT little rascal doesn't want
food. He wants a whipping
But pa just laughed,