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Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Layman's Conference in Moberly

A Layman's conference is being
held In Moberly this week. Those
attending the meeting from Mexico
are: s. p. Emmons, Or w. L. Reed,
A. X. Luckie and A. b. Smith. The
above named gentlemen are also on
the programme for addresses, The
opening address will be made by Perry
8. RAIDER, OF Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
ODD FELLOWS
Odd Fellows Of Audrain, Galloway and
Cole Counties to Meet in jefferson
City Wednesday Evening.

The Odd Fellows,o of Audrain, Boone,
Galloway and Cole counties will have
a social session at Jefferson City,
Wednesday evening. There will be
degree work done by the Fulton Lodge
degree team.
A special train passed through Mex
leo, Wednesday at noon for Jefferson
City. The crowd was composed OF
members Of the |. o. o. f. Lodge
from Mexico, Centralia, Vandalia,
Rush Hill AMI Laddonia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
New Prescription Clerk,

Richie Spence q capable prescrip-
tion clerk, Of Mexico, NO., has accept
ed a position with Zahl's up-to-date
pharmacy 10 this city and will begin
work Monday morning. He comes
highly recommended both as a
thorough pharmacist and splendid
fellow.-Mobesly Monitor.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

The long indoor life OF winter makes
the blood weak, and the system easily
catches colds and disease. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is the greatest
winter remedy; prevents colds and
disease, keeps you we'll all winter. 35c,
Tea Oh Tablets Q. A. Buckner & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Onions For Pneumonia,

Make a hot poullice Of onions, corr
meal and water, boil the chopped OF
sliced, onions In little water, useing
same water with the meal; have two
pans OF the poullice, while one is heal
ing you can use the other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Fredendall s. wilkins,

and6f vas grounding day, and
e MAJ nsf q cloud 10 the skies the
ala Nothing else preventing be
y have saen his shadow. Accord
70 tna sd legend there will be six
e uesks of winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep
their victims in perpetual torment.
The application u Chamberlain's
Salve will instantly allay this itching,
and many cases have been cured by
its use. For sale by G. A Buckner &
~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Cleveland, Of
Brockport, N. ", will arrive In this
city February eighth, and will be the
guests Of MI. and Mrs. L. B. Haw-
thorne for a few Gays. Mrs. Oleve-
land vas formerly Miss Kate Gala
way, Of Mexico. Her many friends
will be delighted to see her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
County News.
SANTA FE.

A jolly crowd Of youngsters enjoyed
a skating party last Thursday night.
Miss Mary Wilson entertained at a
surprise party last Saturday night,
All reported q fine time.
Charley Bybee and wife returned to
their home 10 Galesburg, Ill, last Wed.
nesday.
Mari Origler, Russell Hanna, Mr.. r,
s, Vowel and Mrs, L NJ. Wilkerson
are on the sick list at the present.
Ollie Moore made a business trip to
Paris last Monday.
Joe Davis of Columbia wal the guest
Of relatives last week.
The Sale Of Mr.. Tiges was well at.
tended last Wednesday.
Rev. Coil will fill his regular ap-
pointment here Sunday morning and
night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Basket Bali Game.

The Sturgeon Athletic Club will
play the Mo. NJ. M. A. basket ball at
the Academy Gymnasium next Satur-
day afternoon, game to be called at
2:SO, a large crowd should see the
game. This is the first game that
the Academy has played at home this
season.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

the Mexico Masonic lodge thirty-seven
years ago, and is still a member OF the
lodge. Mrs. Lott was born In Oldham
County, KY, Oct. 81, 1888. They were
married in Clark County, Mo-, Jan.
%, 1858. There were eleven children
born to them and nine were raise
grown. William, their Oldest son,
was drowned nineteen years ago.
Fourteen grandchildren survive
them. Those present were Roberta
McMurtry, Blanche, Charley and
Clyde Lott. The house was beauti-
tifully decorated with yellow and
white, and an elegant three-course
dinner was served. Many beautiful
presents were left for them to remem-
Der their golden wedding anniversary,
and wishes for many more such happy
days.
Dan Qnntard and wife, Of Carthage,
has moved TO Venice to reside. We
welcome Mi. and Mrs. Quntard into
our neighborhoDd.
Paul Lott from Eaton, CAL, is visit
ing his parents, Capt. Lott and wife.
Miss Lon Duglass has returned from
a two weeks visit in Mexico.
Mrs. T. w. Newman has returned
to her home after a weeks visit with
her parents, CAPT. Lott and wife.
Our merchant has a new photograph
to entertain bis boys with.
Walter hampton has q very sick
child.
Q. R. Quntard has moved his saw
mill to B. @. Canenton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Ohas. Helm, Of Audrain county. and
VIM. Binkley, Of Saline county, Mo-,
had three cars each Of cattle on the
market to-day,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
. Runaway Wednesdav Morniup

A horse hitched to o delivery wagon
belonging to Fred Morris became
frightened and ran from the Morris
grocery store to the corner of Freden-
dali 8 Wilkins, where it collided with
a mail box breaking the box from the
post. Other than this NO damage was
done.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

The Ledger is In receipt Of q letter
from o. q. Stokes, stating that he is
preparing his programme for the
~chautauqua, and will have it ready
for publication In a few day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

]. A. Struber and +. Roberts Of Au-
drain County, were on the st. Louis
market this week with one car OF
hogs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
White Goods Sale.

Friday, Saturday and Monday, Feb.
7, s and 10.
500 yds. we'll known brand ex4
Bleached Sheeting for Csc yard. Ok un-
hleached same brand 23c I'd. $50
quality Slx9O. Bleached Sheets no
seam, each $50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Audrain County nap FiftY Conc

Audrain County Hap Fifty Cents.
You a secure a Mexico Ledger
Map OF Audrain county for fifty cents
by paying a year in advance for the
Weekly Ledger. The map is worth
81 so. Now is the time to subscribe
for the Weekly Ledger, as the sub
scription price Is liable to be increased
at any time. A copy Of the map will
be donated to every public school 10
the county. r. NJ. White,
Editor and Proprietor. Mexico Ledger.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Mrs. Will Burroughs and Miss Nam
nile Burroughs, Of Carlisle, KY, are
the guests Of Mrs. Burroughs sister.
Mrs. ]. @. Rinpo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Marriage license was issued Wednes-
day, to Arthur Blum and Hattie Baker,
OF Audrain county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
CITY DEMOCRATIC coMM1rTEz
Mst At the City Hall Monday Night
and Fixed the Assessments tor
the Candidates = Selected
Judges and Clerks for
the Primary.

The City Democratic Central Com
mittee met at the City Hall Monday
night with all the members present,
and Immediately vent into executive
session. fixing the following schedule
OF assessments against the several
candidates for city offices:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

B. r. Middleton, W. d. Lee and J..
T. johnson attended stock sale In Full
ton, Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
THOMPSON.

Ten cars of corn went out from
Thompson to various markets last
week.
DR.. Gibbs was here to see Mr.. Fred
Thursday.
NJ. II. Faddls is in Mexico serving
on the grand jury.
T. B. Ridgeway and son, Bruce, left
Tuesday on a business trip to Texas.
James Murphy writes his father that
he is we'll pleased with Texas.
Mrs. d T. Hurdle has bought the
widow Jenkins farm Of "a acres at $50
per acre.
John Beatty shipped q car Of hogs
Thursday, of his own breeding.
Fl. B. Rice preached at New Hope,
Sunday, morning and night.
Joe Oonsidine and wife received q
visit from Mr.. and Mrs. Skaggs, of
Oentralia, Sunday.
Rev. Hardisty filled his regular ap-
pointment at Liberty, Sunday.
@. X. B%rittenham, Of Illinois, sold
to Joe Considine, 40 acres Of lana at
$3.50 per acre.
Joe Considine has been appointed
postmaster at this place. Joe has
always been an aggressive working re-
publican and entitled to any reward
that faithful party service merits.
His appointment will meet with popu-
lar approval. We believe it will tend
to improve the efficiency Of the public
service.
ITEMS FROM HERE AND THERE
Lookout for bad weather for six
weeks as the ground hog could see his
SHADOW on the second.
The old adage is If the month comes
in like a lion will go out like a lamb,it
sure come In strong this time.
Rev. Tucker preached to attentive
audiences last Saturday and Sunday,
down at Mt. Zion Church.
Mr.. Dave Beam and wife, Of Ham
nibal are visiting relatives in Audrain
Co.
Those that sold hogs last week were
Jas Sweed l wagon load, William As
bury 2 loads, ThCs. Schutfer l wagon
load, and Clyde Ellis shipped a car
load.
Robert Miller returned from Full
ton, last Saturday where be had been
visiting his sister, Mrs. Dunnivan.
Mr.. Bud johnson Of neal Martins
burg is moving to the Chism farm in
Monroe Co.
Mr.. Ed Lowrey of Kentucky has
rented Mr.. Ed Sharps farm for the
ensuing year. Mr.. Sharp has rented
Grand ma Ellis farm. Mr.. John Bur
ges delivered so loads OF morgans corn
to W. W. Pollock last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Ellis gave q house party
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Johnson, Scott g Co., OF Audrain
county, Mo. marketed two cars Of cat
tie and hogs to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

r. p. Hopkins, 7, B. Ridgeway and
son left Tuesday on a business trip to
Texico, New mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

90 Fiao4 j Poultry Powder and you
Devs regret 1t. wi
Buckner & 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Miss Cordie Mundy left Tuesday for
San Angelo, Texas, to visit her sister,
Mrs. Ira Shepherd.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Mrs. r. M. White is home after a
short visit with Mrs. Clarence Buell.,
In Louisiana.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

|Isses Netkie and Grace Langen-
< and Hjss Grace winman spent
day With friends In Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Lee Brcs., of Mexico, NO.. were rep
resented in the receipts to-day with q
car of horses.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

CsF. Clark will be a candidate for
Representative, and his announce
meut will appear in due time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

i and Mfs. M. o. Biggs, of Bowl
afeea, are The guest Of her parents,
+ HHokaer and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Whifa Goods sale.

% IA. Norchon Laces II TO q In.
h eh1|6s 81 I'd
Lat vide Swiss Insertion for waist
,ts. ape value $50 I'd.
Fredendalf q wilkins
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

George a.. Morris carried Loff two
prizes at the dog show in st. Louis
this week on his fine Boston terrier,
"Dazzler Snowflake
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

II. e. Watts, assistant travelling
passenger agent for tho Wabash, was
down from Moberly, Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

The North Missouri Trust Com
pany was appointed guardian for
Austin Bennett, in the probate court,
Monday. Mr.. Bennett was adjudged
OF unsound mind some months ago and
sent to the hospital at Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

e cAn save you money on muslin
|efWezr. Good assortment. d-w1
Ricketts, s. Emmons D. G. 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Bay western horse gone, apply at
this office and receive reward.
dave W. A. Hendrix.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
II. p. Middleton Candidate For
Sheriff.

Fl. P. Middleton, of Vandalia, will
be a candidate for sheriff Of Audrain
county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Number fifty-four draws q candy
box at J. @. Kings store. Holder
please call for same. d&w1t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Mrs. Caroline McAfee is visiting
her son, Ben McAfee, and family in
CentraIia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Hamburg nainsook ana swiss EN-
broidery In match sets. d1w1
Ricketts, s. Emmons d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Q. M. Null is cashier at the Ringo
cigar stand for Cole q Trealor
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Miss Mayoelle Hunter, Of Moberly,
visited here this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Miss Grace Mcintyre is visiting in
st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

J. N. Langhorn and wife are in
Dlayant, Ill to attend the funeral OF
A. K. Ayres.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Tissue bingham and Linen Sultings,
the newest design. d1-wl
Ricketts, & Emmons.D. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

rtnux N0Imes and wife are home
. tNe weeks stay at bis old home
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

sheriff Frank Carter Is
~ prominently mentioned for
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Master Mechanic Campbell, Of the
O. s. A. was here from Slater, Mon
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

3aY-A chester white soy pig,
:Aig6 abQab fifty pounds. Finder
~ Qhas oicky, Mexico, Route No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Tom Hook ts..ascandidate for Coun
Gilman from the first ward.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
Fredendall & wilkins.

The Wabash Railroad Company
made a reduction OF one-hundred and
.sixty-four employees In the machinery
department Of the Moberly shops last
Friday. The cause given is the slow
freight business and adverse legisla-
tion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Model flour at Smith Bros. Post OF
flee Bldg. try II? d1-w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
new Master Mechanic.

]. @. Newbury has been placed at
Frances In the capacity Of master
Of the @ g A. at This Joint
in place OF A. e. Vanorsdale who, we
understand, is arranging to move
with his family east.
Mr.. Newbury will take charge at
once. His many friends In this city
regret very much to have Mr.. vanor-
sdale and his estimable family leave
Mexico. But w take pleasure in
welcoming MI. Newbury to this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

flaays saturday and Monday, Feb.
J d6z- aatual 25c value Linen large
Hock To#el. No rore than 4 to
Choice TIC esch.
ID vHEao u In. Bleach Muslin. No
e lAan is yds. to a customer Ole I'd.
! value So In. Bleached Muslin.
more zhsn Is yds. to q customer
"a. Hfedendall s. wilkins.
@
:. A. Craven, Of Corder, Mo-, Is
niehk VIBRATOR for the 0. 8 A.
=. NWinF, Of Higbee, will be day
until the first Of March, when
slll he mastered to night man,
5 Eea6Ieman from Kansas City
have tho position Of day operator
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

AM Esfsle Biggers ia dangerously
pes home on North Washington
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

'fidsg. 5aturday and Monday, Feb.
nd 1z<H values In Val Laces,choice
G ftIs# g In. Eugllsh Long Cloth
Ynips IN. English Long Cloth
Fhaae genuine bargains. Don't
Fredendall 81 wilkins.
hi ksdger covers the field.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

rake the Ledger COR the Newa.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Fleck's remedies are guaranteed.
wi Buckner s. 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

rank 5&nnebecK will be a candi-
; i0f Npnncilman from the first
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06
some Items Prom Dill.

Mrs R. NJ. White is visiting IN
Louisiana, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

II. J. UoFnett Is home from Sc. Louis
where be placed his daughter, Lottie,
10 Elizabeth Institute. Mr.. Cornett
says Lottie Is well pleased with the
school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Y lee. Jr., who has been Ill for
sfAI MsAlLs, Is much better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

The thermometer registered zero
Sunday morning.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

: Af4 anzious TO show you our
e liasn md napkins, beautiful
~ .ns % match. dl-w1
tzetf3 g Emmons d. G. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Isday saturday and Monday, Feb.
IA HIeech Cambria l2ic kind, loc
yde 80 ID. Bleach Muslin. No
3 thA4 "A IDS. to a customer. TIC
LOT SID ID. value IS In. Flounc-
Rn0EeidSFg CSC I'd.
Hfedendall & wilkins.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

z9ls 40 IRIS. PIeler, Of Stephen
EVA 9aIpmbia, chaperoned about
lzeu g the Stephens students to
Q ldaY afternoon to hear Miss
sft s. The College Friday even
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

leck ! Eo8derthe best egg producer
Ehc market. wi Buckner & Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Mrs. Latney Barnes and Miss Annie
Lewes are home from a visit in Bowl
ing Green.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

9 sallse Is III with the grip.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

ldSe sobopp is home from St.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

q nelayorte was here from Lad
Ia, Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

; 7. Bruce is in Eagle Pass, Texas,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

1. Hobinson is in Concord, Gala
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

Ralph Mason was the guest of his
parents, Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

lloazross Tour at smith Bros. Post
'ds BldR' try 1t? dl-wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

~ Vorrell, who has been iii, is
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

luke Euerson was up from Bowling
'en. Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

/ p xfinble, of Fulton, YVES in
zic9, Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

LICK s Poaltry Powder is the best.
vi Buckner g. 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-02-06

COURT meets next Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-22

morrow sometime I'll stroll and show this
Badly bear what real King looks like
Ito what address,, says he, shall we ship the
remains, in case there should be any such?'
i only smiled scornful at that.
THE next day l told 'em my medicine strong
an that l lowed to 60 out an mingle with
Badly. They all willin' to let it go at that, an
didn' t. explain Weapons? l didn't have none
but four O bakn powder the last O my
flour, an little maple syrup I'd brought in on my
grub list. l knowed l wouldn't need any O these
if l failed to get Badly; for l this here
priest playin' dirty politics behind my back
an they hang fer a mposter for two cents,
Il mixes up batch of flour an water an syrup
an pours in all my bakin' powder. puts down d
piece er so O dried fish fer bait, an then retres
KNOWN that although Badly may never have saw
any maple syrup, he is gon to mix it with nstinc-
tive an immediate.
"Nothn' happens till along bout eleven o'clock
that night. They beginnin' to suspect their
roar, an sound like a soda water fountain has
gone wrong
Do you know that little piece they used to teach
in school about little Casabanca? Pore little Casa
blanca, the blamed fool he held too long! What
happens to Casabianca Badly up there in the hills
He stays with that maple syrup till he absorbs all
that baking powder into his system After that, to
quote the words of the poet and beg nnin after
Badly has sopped up drink at the purling brook
Then burst of thunder sound. The bear
oh, where was he?' You can search me. | reckon
some o him landed in the bav, and part the
mountain. Any coroners jury would have said
the place where he had been at resembled powder
mill explosion"
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49, No trouble about that says the priest, who is
plumb artful. Old Badly he does all the comm
usually; an the other teller he does the gon if he
can Pa Badly lives back here in the foothills
about two mile, an if he you, an YOU stan
still. why. You'll get together without no more
trouble. Our graveyard says he is full of partial
boots, an if YOU II examine the headstones in the
cemetery you'll find that the eptaph each one
is simple question mark. Old Badly in these
parts is held legal ground fer divorce. If man
wanders out in them hills an don't show up fer
thirty days, it's legal fer his wilder marry again.
Then if l get Badly, I'm King fer keeps, l
reckon?'
You certainly are says he; but by the way
he grinned seen he was after the King job hissef
At first thought the King business don't look good
me either; but at last | got an idea.
- All right SAYS to the priest. About to-
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kill EN- bear to take back for a trophy the
loved ones at home But after Id had good
look at the country didn't have the heart to ask
SPORTSMAN to come here He'd only fall down
the tin cans or break his neck on clothesne some
dark night
Il had to do something; so l started to find
a little beach mimi or placer dirt somewhere
Me onct more for the sweet and simple customs of
the primitive races saws |. Take me to a country
where Teller has to work only occasional Ill
turn Allyoot and settle down. SAYS l, seem the
showdown has
60 strolls over to this island one day few years
~ ago an soon discovered | the only white
man among them present l asked fer the King, and
they showed me this Teller | call Sullivan. With
out much pause l turned in and whaled the suer1n
tar out O him, and explained to him afterwards.
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if ask me.
MOT wishin to get any of the political leaders
~ on me, held few lines of conversation with
this here High Priest David l approached him
careful like, an, spittin on both hands, asked him
what he thought o me fer King
He plumb ca m. Says he, 1t is customary
fer any King who has knocked the block off'n a
predecessor to do triin general stunt to show
the people that he's the real goods.
About what is the customary ante in these
lines says /.
oh somethin heroic says he. Somethin
like KILN off few folks, holdin big feast,
givin' away few thousand dollars worth O pres
ents This latter, says he. appeals to me special.
Most O my presents forgot to bring along,
slys /. I'm an eX-cOwpuncher from Wyoming, an
| can ride ANYTHING with hair
'Nothin' here that has got any hair saws he
How'd YOU look on whale. fer instance? Our
livestock is limited; your line of activities don't
says he, hev' no special appeal toward maxim YOU
q popular hero
'''Or can shoot few went on, not intimatin'
l had heard him talk.
'Indeed: says he Maybe You d like to take your
Little bow an and 60 out and get Old Baldv:"
80 Meann who:
'''Oh, that's the big grizzly that strolls down
once in awhile an eats Allyoot before break
t!st. says he.
Then when / made a awful bluff. Any
king has got to, onct in awhile. There wasn't any
slootin irons the island an / knowed it |
amt special ookin fer any bear says l. but |
don't mind havin personal interview with Old
Badly. If | don't have to walk too far. My feet
don trac-,, az | don't like to walk
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-08-15
STOCKS SUFFERED
 SEVERE DECLINE
SPECULATIVE CONFIDENCE UN-
 DERMINED BY BREAK IN ROCK ISLAND AND FRISCO SECURE
 TIEs-LAwsoN's FAvoRITEs GO

NEW YORK. August l4.-There was heavy break of stocks today, and the volume of the market at the same time expanded materially. Misgivings which had been gathering force for several days over evidence of an excess in the movement for the advance undermined speculative confidence and made it easier for bears to topple over prices. Yesterdays violent break in Rock Island collateral 5s, which are secured by St. Louis and San Francisco com mon stock, was followed today by a slump in St. Louis X San Francisco re- funding Is, and by wholesale unloading of Rock Island common stock. There was some disposition to assume that the break signalized new leadership for bear campaign in the stock mar ket. Stocks which have been most widely heralded for an advance in the advertising campaign were unloaded with unconcealed precipitation. opin- ion gains force that the improvement in the iron and steel trade has been over estimated.
 Copper price was marked down on the New York metal exchange today; copper warrants in London also de- clined. Silver, too, dropped back to a new low record for an interval of five years, being quoted at 5lh.
 Bonds were irregular