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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
THRAsHED BY FATHER-lN-LAw
Roy Smith, Former Chicago Man, Sue
Wife's Father for $4,000.

San Francisco. Jan. S.-Roy NJ
Smith, recently of Chicago, began ac-
ton in the superior court of Marin
county yesterday to secure $4,000
damages from his father-in-law, AL
fred Morgan. a wealthy clothier, and
the latters wife.
One action is against Morgan for
$4,000 as a recompense for thrash
ing, and in the other for a similar
amount Mrs. Morgan is joined, charged
with alienation of the wife's affec-
tons.
In the complaint concerning the
thrashing, Smith sets forth that his
father-in-law belabored him with a
piece of rope three feet long and two
inches thick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
LAUNCH FORAKER SUIT.
Papers Prepared to Fight Primar.
Election Plan in Ohio.

Toledo. o. Jan. s.-Papers have
been prepared in Henry county to en-
join the board of elections from hold
ing a primary election for the selec-
ton of Taft and Foraker delegates to
the state convention. The suit will be
filed as soon as the county committee
asks the board to conduct such pri-
mary.
Those bringing the suit will contend
that money of taxpayers cannot be
used for such purposes at the behest
of a political committee. and that to
do so would be taxation without rep
resentation. as democrats would have
to help pay for primary in which
they have no voice. =.
The Foraker advocates will bring
the suit and similar proceedings are
threatened in other counties in north
western Ohio. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Wanted = Orders for good clean
cobs; extra dry, from corn shipped in
from the south New phone 2s3. Cook
Bros. Grain Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
COMPANY CHARGES FRAUD.
Kimberly Mining Concern Objects to
Appointment Of Receiver.

Helena Mont, Jan. s.-Thirty- seven
stockholders of the Kimberly on
tana Mining Company have filed an
swer in the federal court to the petition
of the Montana Consolidated Mining
Company that the Kimberly company
be adjudged bankrupt. The stock
holders represent 100000 shares of
stock and allege the proceedings We're
brought "for the expressed purpose OF
unlawfully and fraudulently imposing
upon and using this court to assist in
carrying out fraud upon the large
body of stockholders, and to cheat
them out of their just rights" The
answer states that the Kimberly COM
pany has assets of s1,00o.O0O and that
its just liabilities are not more than
one-third that sum.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Selected as Reading Clerk Of

Crockett Selected as Reading Clerk Of
! Senate-Do!liver Presents Bills.
i Washington. Jan. 8.-Secretary Ben
nett of the senate last evening an
nounced that John Crockett, now clerk
of the Iowa supreme court, had been
chosen for reading clerk.
Mr.. Crockett was one of over sixty
candidate who took the test. ten. of
those who participated in the prelim-
i,inary tests were required to take a
second test today before the senate
committee, consisting Of Senators
Lodge Carter. Burrows, Bacon and
Tillman. The contest finally narrowed
, down to three men. one from Rhode
Island one from California and Mr..
Crockett The latter was declared a
winner by the committee and Secretary
Bennett selected him.
Senators Allison and Dolliver backed
Mr.. Crockett. who will enter on his
duties shortly and is expected to re-
sign from his position as clerk Of the
supreme court. 1t is to be expected
that his selection for senate reading
clerk will be of great interest in Iowa
political circles, and that it will not
f"
atorial fight. Mr. Crockett was for
merly identified with the Cummins
movement. He is now regarded as
aligned with the forces opposed to the
governor
Senator Dolliver introduced in the
senate yesterday a bill to repeal the
bankruptcy law, and also a bill which
he has long fought for to give states
control of liquor shipped into their
borders 1t was what has been known
in past sessions as the Dolliver-H Hep
burn bill. Great awakening of inter-
est is shown in this proposed legisla-
ton. due to the spread of prohibition
sentiment i'm the south and elsewhere.
Representative Dawson introduced
in the house Il comprehensive bill for
overhauling of the present system of
the navy department. one calculated tn
do away With the present complicated
and unhusiness like bureau system. 1t
was announced some days ago that Mr.
Dawson had become convinced of thu
need of shaking up in this depart
ment.
Col G. L. Godfrey has been reap
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Rolfe News.

Special to Times Republican.
Rolfe. Jan. S.-Professor Ferguson,
principal CT the department of German
at Morningjide College. Iowa City, af-
| ter spending his vacation here with his
mother. left Monday to resume his
work ir the college as did also several
students who are attending the college
| FROM here.
! Several families living south of
Rolfe. the Schantzes. Zimmermans and
others. are holding their sales, prepar-
atory to going to Oklahoma They
have all purchased land there and will
move before the first of March. They
are among the leading German fami-
lies of the county. sturdy. reliable and
trLstful, and will be much missed
here.
The high school lecture course Will
open next Saturday evening with a
lecture by DR.. Monroe Markley, of New
York The numbers will all be given
at the opera house.
Revival meetings will begin next
Monday evening at the Methodist
church. The pastor will be assisted by
Rev. r. S. Bassett. of Manson, the sec
rotary of the Northwest Iowa confer
ence. The meetings have been thor
oughly planned and a most excellent
time is being anticipated. The week of
prayer is being observed this week be-
tween the several churches.
Thomas Rogers, an old resident Of
this community. but for several years
a resident of Mitchell. S. D., will return
to Rolfe this spring with his estimable
family. They will occupy their old
home place in the east part of town,
which they had not sold.
The Pocahontas county farmers in
stitute will be held at Pocahontas
Center January 16, II and is. Prizes
will be offered on butter, corn, yellow
and white. bread. cake, crocheting,
darning stockings. patching and knit
ting EN-Judge Quarton is on the pro-
gram The three days program pre-
sents many subjects of practical inn
portance to farmers and it will be
largely attended from all parts of the
county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Wanted-A good carriage forging
smith Steady job to competent man.
Spaulding Manufacturing Co., Grinnell,
Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
SIS. ROOFS msD AND t gERss
4 SAFE AND RELIABLE BLOOD PURIFIER

fields labo
procure medicines They searched
herbs bark remedies
handed succeeding and continuously
with results Among the best Of these old
greatest purifiers This
absolute vegetable purity Of S. s. makes the medicine that
used without fear of harmful results Most blood medicines
contain potash other These
digestion affecting bowels and used for period
ST. and be taken by children safely by older people For
all other troubles caused blood S.
feet remedy goes all poisons
unhealthy makes the blood and
eliminates inherited blood trouble pu6es and
strengthens blood establishes the foundation
for good health Natures Blood Purifier and
successful with steadily
its value all blood troubles blood medical
advice free of charge SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Garrison News.

Special to Times Republican
Garrison, Jan. 8.-Postmaster Groves
was a Vinton caller Tuesday.
Mrs. Arthur Donald is still quite
sick. altho somewhat improved.
Milt Burkey is sick with pneumonia
at his home southeast of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purcell. daughter Lu-
Gle and son Harry, returned Satur-
day morning from California. called
back by the death of Mrs. Purcelrs
mother.
The funeral Of Mrs. Utley was held
from the Presbyterian church last
Sunday afternoon.
Cecil Bell is home from Jamestown,
n D., on vacation.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Donald have been quite sick, but are
now improving.
Mrs. John Barr is quite sick at pres
ent.
Mrs E. S. Genung is just recovering
from severe attack of erysipelas.
The household effects of the Crswell
home were auctioned off last Satur-
day.
Last Thursday evening the Literary
and Social club held one of it's de-
lightful picnic spreads at the beauti-
full home of Mrs. Jack Collirs who is
president of this popular club, and all
report "A most delightful time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Heinze & Co. was suspended from t
stock exchange.
Exnect More Charnas in Case

Heinze &, Co. was suspended from the
stock exchange.
Expect More Charges in Case.
While the Decentralization is the
only offense charged in the indictment,
there has been good deal of talk
since the Investigations started that
certain persons would be prosecuted
for substituting inferior coll .sers for
bank securities for loans. Another
matter that is expected to be in
quired into is the subject of loaning
certain persons sums larger than the
law permitted them to borrow from
given institutions.
The results of the examination into
the Mercantile National bank, made by
clearing house and United States
banking examiners, was laid before
United States District Attorney Stinp-
son in the last week of October. 1t
has been understood that the reason
for the delay in making the grand
jury presentment arose from the fright
into which the Washington authorities
We're precipitated by the panic.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
The Toledo News.
Special to Republican.
Toledo Ian. S.-Charles M. \


Toledo, Jan. S.-Charles NJ. Modlin
is in Des Moines on business connected
with the Great Western Accident As
ISOLATION. He expects to be gone all
the week.
Lewis AFFORD has severed his con-
nection with l.. NJ. Youngman, and Will
be associated with w. J. Fuhlendorf
in the new grocery which will be OPP
ened Feb. in the w. NJ. Council
building. Harry Williamson succeeds
Mr. AFFORD at Youngmans.
W. c. Smith made a flying trip to
Chicago to attend stockholders
meet ting in which he is Interested
The A. o. L. w. lodge will have In
stallation and banquet on Friday
evening. and the NJ B. A. people will
do likewise on next Tuesday even
ing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
WILSON SCORES MIGHT RIDERS
New Governor of Kentucky Recon-
nends Measures to Break Up Bands

Frankfort KY, Jan. S.-The first
message of Governor A. f. Wilson to
the general assembly was read today in
both houses. In addition to recon-
mendations covering reforms to which
he pledged himself during the cam
paign. large portion of the document
is devoted to a stirring recital of the
lawlessness which has developed in the
tobacco war. accompanied by Vigor-
Gus denunciation of the present male
factors. and two specific recommends
tions having for their object the
breaking up of the trouble. The mes
sage recommends the passage of I'M
iform local option law with the coun-
ty as unit, and important changes
in the laws governing registrations
and elections.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City. Jan. $.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today
5000: steady: native steers 3S0Ma.5o;
southern steers. 315mi50: westerns
steers. 375G5O0: native cows and heif-
ers. 275m475; stockers and feeders
8 .00I450.
uogs-EStimated receipts for today,
$4,000: 5M10c lower; heavy. 4.206
4.40. pigs and lights. 4.o0@4.30: bulk
of sales 4.20M435.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
5000; strong to Toe higher; 400 @
5.S5; lambs, 6.25dp6.SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Omaha Livestock.

Omaha, Jan. 3.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
1000: steady: native steers, 3.50m5.50 D:
cows and heifers, 2.00@4.25: western
steers. S.00M4.50: stockers and feed
ers. 2.75M4.40.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
10000: shade to sc lower: heavy. APO
M4.3O; mixed 4.20M4.25: light, 4.25 q
4.35.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today
5000: shade stronger: 400m5.50;
lambs, 6.25@6.90.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
THE DAY BEFORE.
(For Comparison.)

chicago, Jan. Z.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
1900; steady to 1Oc lower; beeves. $50
$3.50; cows and heifers, 1.25@4.50.
stockers and feeders, 2.25@4.15; west
irns, 3.1O@4.50.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today,
41,0OO; 5M1Oc lower; light, 4.15@4.55;
mixed, 4.25o04.60; heavy, 4.2O@4.55;
rough, 4.20@4.So; bulk of sales, 4.4o@
455
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today,
10000; strong, 3@5.25; lambs, ALSO
Cos; yearlings, 4.7o@ $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, Jan. 8.
Cattle-Estimate receipts for today
100000: opened steady to shade low
er: beeves. 3.50@6.00: cows and heif-
crs. 1.25M45O: stocllers and feeders,
2.25@415: westerners. 5.10@5.9O.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today,
$4,000: sc lower; light. 4.10@4.47 4;
mixed, 4.15M4.55; heavy. 4.15@4.52 Y !;
rough. 4.15d4.20; bulk of sales, 4.4O q
445.
Sheep-E,stimated receipts for today,
$4,000: strong to Toe higher: 1925 a
5.35; lambs, 5.0O@7.20; yearlings, $50
m56O
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
St. Louis Livestock.

st. Louis. Jan !.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
1000: steady: seers. 3.25M6. 800; stock
ers and feeders. 200@4.65: cows and
heifers, 325M5.25.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for today.
1850: 5M10c lower; pigs and lights,
4.2544.45: packers. 4.0OG4.45; butchers
and best heavy, 4.40m4.50.
Sheep-Estimated receipts for today.
1000: strong; 3.OoG5.o0: lambs, 800 a
$50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Pleads Not Guilty,

New York. Jan. S.-Augustus
HeinZe, arrested yesterday charged
with GENERALIZATION of checks while
president of the Mercantile National
Bank. today entered plea of not gull
ty when arraigned before Federal
Judge Chatfield. Thru counsel Heinze
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, Jan. S.
: Wheat-Spot. firm: is lid: May IS
Corn-Quiet: spot, 5s 7d@Sd; Jan
uay, 5s sgd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

reserved the right to withdraw the
plea of not guilty and demur to the
Indictment any time before Jan. 20.
Bail bond of $4,000, which Heinze
furnished yesterday was allowed to
stand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
New Sharon Items.

New Sharon, Jan. 3.-Miss Ash. Of
Atlantic is the new public school
teacher. in the fourth and fifth grades,
taking the place of Miss Louise Hams
mond, resigned.
Mrs. Edward Wood. living just north
of town, was the victim of an almost
complete stroke Of paralysis Sunday
morning, and not much hopes OF her
recovery are being entertained. Her
daughter Mrs. John Johnson, OF Rein
beck has been summoned. Mrs. Wood
has been ailing for some time, and as
she is nearly eighty years of age. her
chances for recovery are slight.
Herb Stevens is operating barbeE
chair in the Dunwoody pool room.
Rev. Melvin Smith and wife, OF MT.
Pleasant, are visiting at the home OF
Mrs. Frank Winder. Mrs. Smiths
mother.
~
A Life Problem Solved
by that great health tonic, Electric Bit
ters. is the enrichment of poor, thin
blood. and Strengthening the weak. SOC.
Mcbride & Win Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Chicago Produce.
Potato Market.
Rance Of Prices.

The following range of prices are
furnished by A. j. Clark, broker,
member Chicago board of trade room
s, fremont block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
New York EXCHANGE.
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.

Chicago Jan. S-New York exchange,
30 discount.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

"Nyomen.' growled the fussy old
bachelor, remind me of eggs
Must be halidled with care-is that
:l.e answer" queried the very young
can.
No" rejoined the f. o. b. 'One can
ever tell their age by their looks.
Chicago News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
WHEAT WEAK TODAY.
Trade Was Only Moderate and
Some Large Commission
Houses Sold Freely
CORN MARKET QUIET AND WEAK

The Principal Influences Were Favor
able Weather and Larger Receipts
Than Were Estimated - Oats Mar
ket Steady, Tho There Was Little
Trading = Provisions Market Quiet
and Easy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Chicago, Jan. S.-There was only a
moderate trade in wheat at the open
ing today, and the market was weak,
due to lower prices in European mar
sold freely. May opened at 1.06A to
LOGS, and sold to 1.O5A. Minneapolis.
Duluth and Chicago receipts were 246
cars.
Corn was quiet and weak. Favor
able weather for the movement of the
crop and larger receipts than estimat-
ed, We're the principal influences. May
opened at 613s @61h, and sold to 81.
Receipts were 164 cars.
Oats.
There was but little trading in oats,
and the market was steady. May OPP
ened at 54A. Receipts We're 81 cars.
Provisions.
Provisions were quiet and easy.
Chicago Produce.
Chicago, Jan. 8.
Butter-Steady; creameries, 2O@2s:
da ries, 1926.
Eggs-Steady; 26 a 81 for fresh
stock: others as low as IS.
Poultry-Steady; turkeys, SOL;
chickens, 1919; springs, 9.
Potato Market.
Chicago, Jan. 8.
An easier feeling has developed in
his market. Receipts are unexpectedly
heavy, and. altho the demand is of a
good character, yet buyers are not talk
.ng enough to prevent an accumulation
If stocks on track.
Choice to fancy .............. 5SM6Oc
Fair to good northumberland 5@57c
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
MISCELLANEOUS

Attention Ladies' make ladies'
coats, gowns and wraps: also remodel
fur garments and do cleaning and re-
pairing. Will Darnbrough, the ladies'
tailor, Is South First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Wanted-Boy messenger at Western
Union.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Wanted - Male singer for concert
work Address Concert, T.-R. office

board, with furnished rooms at $3.50
per week, in good residence district.
Use of piano free Address MS, care
T.-R
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
FOR SALE

For SaIe-Peoria Oak heater near
ly new. Cheap. 407 North Third ave-
nue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

For Sale-On easy payments, bar fix
lures, new and second hand billiard
and pool tables. billiard and bowling
supplies WI. lead in cheap prices. The
Brunswick Bake Collender Company,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
FOR ExcHANG E.

For Rent-Furnished room at 121
East State street. Furnace heat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

For Sale - 1850 acres good improved
farm in Marshall county. MINI, at a
bargain. E. III. Keller, clothier, Mar
ShalltOwn,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

For Sale-Foland China and Duroc
Jersey fall and spring boars. Never
have been sick. r. G. Tweed, LeGrand,
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Peoria Grain.
Peoria, Jan. 8.
Corn-No. 8, SAX @551a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

For SaIe-Tread power and pumping
jack Smaller No. 8. Rolston, Rural
No. 1, w. Vienna telephone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
ONE CENT A WORD.

3 West State street, opposite library.
Phone Humlong, No. 2S9.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Farm for Ssle-Seven hundred acres.
For particulars address Moerschel
Brewing Co., Sedalia, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

For saIe-i6o acres of land miles
northeast of Marshalltown. Will sell
80 acres with improvements and rent
other go Terms reasonable. w. h.
Hood. Rural No. Z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Wanted-Horses and mules, 900 to
140O, from 4 to years old. Will be at
Stouffer Bros feed yard Saturday,
Jan 11th C. A. Morrison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08
Representative Hog Sales.

Below are given a few Of the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-01-08

Wanted = Man with rig in each
county to introduce and sell our fam :
| lily and veterinary remedies, stock
food, etc. s75 to $3.50 per month. We
mean business. Shores Farm Remedy
| Co., Tripoli, Iowa.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-22
Notice for Publication.

Notice of Proof of Application OF Water to Ben
efcial Use)
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of
May, 1908, at Silver City, County of owyhee,
State OF Idaho. proof will be submitted of the
application to beneficial use of AS cubic feet per
second Of the waters of Juniper creek in &C
cordance with the terms and conditions of Per-
nit No 1882, heretofore issued by the Engineer
of the State of Idaho.
/. The name and postofice address of the per-
son holding said permit is Joseph Lessman,
Cliffs, Idaho.
2. The use to which said water has been ap
piled is irrigation and domestic use.
g. The amount applied TO beneficial use is as
cubic feet per second.
A. The place where said water is used is un-
surveyed lands described as follows: Beginning
at point AZ miles east of Mile Post No. 81 on
Oregon and Idaho state line, thence east 80 rods,
thence south 24O rods. thence west so rods,
thence south 80 rods, thence west 80 rods, thence
north 2l0 rods, thence east 80 rods, thence north
80 rods to place Of beginning.
5. rhe right to take the water from such
works is based upon Permit No. 1892.
6. The source of supply from which such wat
er is diverted is Juniper Creek.
z. The date or priority which said user is pre-
pared to establish is December %, 1907.
2 JAS. STEPHENSON, JR., State Engineer.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1908-05-22

A wool and storage company,
composed OF prominent wool
growers of the west has been or
gained at Omaha, which will en-
able wool growers to ship their
wool to that city and have it
stored, enabling them to sell when
the market is nearest satisfac-
tory. Money will be advanced
by the company to pay freight
and expenses, and arrangements
have been made whereby the
banks will loan money on the
warehouse. The railways are
arranging rates to go into effect
June l. This will attract east
ern buyers to this point close
enough to the home OF the west
ern wool growers to enable them
to attend the sales and it will
eventuate in making Omaha in
stead of Boston the wool market
for fully a dozen OF the western
states.