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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-13

e n ne 4 and n / OF e u SO u Section 25, I 8 q
I'll We N Waite owner.
N II a ne 4 Sc u Section rs, tsnri wv
Herbert Drake owner.
Sc q Sc 4 and u OF ne a Sc u Section 25,
tsn II w-Mrs M Bensinger owner.
VIZ Sc Section rs, tsnrl w-Ed Miner
owner.
E Il sw \ Section 25 snr1 w-Gw
Bowers owner.
WV a Section rs, 8 n r w-Holton
Carter owner.
Ne % of 8 so a OF Sc u Section &c, 8 n
VT b Woodwork owner
so OF 100 Of Sc 4 exc sw 10 acres
owner.
n 80 of Sc y Section 20, t 8 nr We
Stin owner.
S y nel.l Section 90, tsnrIw-H M JET
frey owner
M ne 4 Section 20, tsnr ,w-Harlum
N q NV u Section 20, tsn w-Allen
Bradshaw owner,
S a NV a Section 20, is mr. WI Jayne
Estate owner.
N M sw 4 Section 26. tSnr1 w-Har.
riet Ellis Mary Clark owners.
NsOa oishn \ OF sw u Section %, t 4
w-Herbert Hall owner.
Nv n OF SO 60 a in square form in sc =,
and As OF W 40 OF 100 OF Sc Section
"a, snr / w-Earl Smith owner.
N % Sc a Section 81, t 8 n r l w-Henry
Ellis owner.
S 20 of ne n Section "a, tSnr1w-w s
Hall owner.
N So of ne a Section 81, nr1w-C G
Norton owner.
E Il OF NV "a exc 3 q in NV cor: also a OF
NV a exc rs a in NV cor and exc 10 in sw
corner Section "a, / 3 n T w-Frank Walter
house owner.
f as q "A sw ID Section ~, t s n l W
Schuyler and Asenarh Georgia owners.
M u sw a Section "a, t snr w Il
Lowe owner.
acres on ne corner of n u ne a Section 35
3 VIC Carpenter Estate owner
N h NV a exc ~ acres in sw corner Section
SO, tSnr w-Geo Bigford owner.
e q offs 4 NV "A Section SO, t 8 mr. ! w
Irving Daggett owner.
Ne q OF sw a Section 80, 8 n 1 VIZ A
Marshall owner.
w % 90 100 a OF II 100 SEA Section SO, t 8 4
l w-Alvira Parker owner.
w 43 $1,000 a OF SO "A q of II 1900 Sc a Sec
tion 80, + mr. ! w-John A Reyes owner
f 40a OF IL 16-100 sc a Section SO, t 8 n r 1.w
John Smith owner
Shnh ne a and sic OF Sc a section &c
tSnr1 VA Vincent owner.
S y ne a section SO, t 8 / w-Mary
Waterbury owner.
N a e n ne a section SO, tsnr1 w-Joel
BensingeT owner.
n a VIZ ne a section SO, 8nr W
Israel Ben5inger owner.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-13

Com 81 rods of nv cor thence 10 rods 4
rods 10 rods W rods 10 beginning, section 10
tSnrlw-- Ira Warner owner.
Com at point so rods Q of NV cor thence 4
rods, u rods W rods n ~ rods to beginning
section IL, mr. / w-Sarah Doyle owner.
Com 46 rods Q OF NV cor thence 4 rods Il
rods W rods IL rods TO beginning, section Is
tsnrl VIC X Harmon owner.
Com at point 10 rods e and II rods Of NV
cor thence s 10 rods rods n 10 rods W rods
| 70 beginning. section IL, Z Il w.-Andrew
Steadman owner
| Com rs rods and ls rods W Of ne cor sec H.
thence W rods, 8 10 rods rods II
rods TO beginning, section IA, tSnrl w-Laura
Dufee owner.
Com 20 reds and SO rods W of ne cor thence
s 10 rods W rods lC rods rods TO begin
ming, section IA, 8n r l w-D M Austin owner
Lots 9. z. 8, and OF b ID Hicks addition exc
the north a section IA, I Sn l w-John DAVIS
owner
ton IA, tSnr VA Matteson owner
Lots and IL (exc ~ D Hicks add, sec
| tion IA, tSnr | w-Maria EDDY owner.
| Lots and IL (exc ~ B d Hicks add. sec
| ton IA, tenrl Vida M Pate owner.
Lots and 10 (exc N B D Hicks add, sec
ton IA, ts n w--Alice M Talcott owner
Lots and IL (exc ~ Ii ID Hicks add sec
| ton IA, tSn w-Ed knight owner.
A strip 4 rods east and W by 26 rods north
| and south on west side OF Is ID Hicks add exc
north a section IA, 8 n r w--Villiage OF
| Elsie owner.
Lots and 16 block 4, section IA, tsnr 1 W.
Grand Rapids Brewing Co owners
Lots ana Is block A; also 20 IT, OF lots /;
ana IA section IA, n / w--Village OF Elsie
owner.
] 40 IT OF lots 3 and IA; also lots and ID blk
| 4, section ii, tSn / w-Mary Smelling owner
Lots and IL block 4, section Ii, nr1w-
Maria e Schenck owner.
Lots g. z, 10 apd II OF block A, section IA, IS 4
| rlw-Chas Kline owner.
Lots and block section IA, t 8 n r W
| Baptist Church owner.
South a of lot blk 3 also lot l2 block g.
| section Ia, tSnr1 W. M Church owner.
Lot II and south u OF lot block section H.
| tSnrl w-D. M Austin owner.
Lot 10 and south a of lot block 3 section Il
| tsn w--Laura Dufee owner.
Lot and south a OF lot 4 block section Ia,
| tSn w-Arthur Dodge owner.
South a OF Q 8 rods OF lot 8 block 3; also
| rod north and south by rods east and west
| out OF ne cor Of lot block section Ia, Snr1
w-Baptist Church owner.
South a of lot block 3; also 1 rod of lot
and i rod OF lot z, and W 1 rod of rods OF
| lot section H. t Sn. l w-Chas Clement
| owner.
Lots and exc the rod of each, block 8
section IA, | w-Walter L Durham
owner.
Block exc 90 feet section a. tsnrl
| John Davis owner.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-13

Township OF Ovid at Large 7nrI W.
Health & Highway.
Ne a n a ne fri Il OF ne fri a section 1, IN
VA Mitchell owner
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-13

Reports to the state board of control
of the jackson state prison show that
the binder Irvine plant in the priso
made net profit of 500, 515 for the Yea
ending July 1, while for 1907 the nro
fits were $12,65O
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-08-13

Section No 20 2s OF n fri a; u of n fri
Vi fri X.
Section No 32--N fri 4 si4a OF 8 fri n: n 4s
a CT fri H.
Section No. 3s--Ne \ OF ne a; W "a OF NV a;
e u OF re a; $ 10 a OF sw u OF sw "a; s of Sc 4
OF sw NJ; n OF W n OF ne a; sc a OF ne u; Q x
OF NV a; W n OF W u of ne u; "a OF NV u OF SO
a; 8 y OF sc a, n u ofsw Il n "a a Of sw a OF sw
~ n u OF Sc u of sw a W Il of NV n of Sc "a.
Section No. 34-Ne u of Sc 4 sw a Of sc u; u
y OF ne u INV "a ofnw u NV u OF sw Ass OF
sw n; sw a OF NV a; n Il OF sc u OF Sc u; Sc a
OF ne u; W IL OF II OF Sc a OF Sc u sw a ef ne
x;nw a OF Sc n; Sc a OF NV n ne a of sw n;
ne u OF NV u; e7a OF n OF sc u ofse u.
Section No 3,-rNw u ofsw n sw a OF sw d ;
sw 4 OF Sc d; Q n OF NV n; n n of Sc a; Sc \ OF
SO u; 8 a OF ne q; e n Of sw \ NV u of NV n;
u OF ne a; sw "a OF NV u.
Section No. 36-- e n Of sw n NV a OF NV d ;sw
u ofnw 4;w II Of me n exc X, X; \ of NV n;
W " OF sw "a; W n ofwh OF seA.
All inTSN East.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14

The best way known TO civiii-
Eation in the matter Of making q
town what il ought to be Il for
its psople 10 stand by and aup
port their town paper Il IL the
business Of she editor 10 make
his paper 80 reliable that the peo-
pie viii swear BY il every day
not swear a. il bat swear by a.
In order 10 advertise a town there
is no way known that equals the
columns Of the town papers. TIE
paper helps 70 fight tho town
battles and in turn The town
shows its appreciation. Golden
City Register
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14
IuIlus Egsri Dead.

Julius Elgert died Wednesday
morning Of heart disease. His
death was very sudden and was
quhs unexpected. he is surviv-
ed By q wife and two childrsn,
. soR and a daughter.
Mr.. ElEert uss an honest and
public spirited citizen and viii be
greatly missed in the community
The funeral arrangements
hare not been completed at this
writing.
This is the second time tbs
death angel has visited This home
within \ short time which will
cause the bereaved ones 70 feel
their loss more keenly. They
have the sympathy oi the entire
community.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14
Confectionery.
QuIsiIy Wee Al ssasas Gig.

Miss Lizette Frances Walters
and Danl Churchill Davis were
married At Kansas City No.
Tuesday noon.
Owing 70 a recent death in
the family the wedding was .
very quiet affair, and occurred a.
the manse Of the Linwood Pres
byterian ChBrch lpresided over
by the wife Of the pastor a die
tant relative Of the bridel. The
ceremony was performed by
Rev. h. G. Rogers well known 70
many Rich Hill people and was
spoken in beautiful and touching
language in the presence OF near
relatives only OF the contracting
parties. both bride and groom
wers converted under the minis
try Rev. Rogers some years ago
and altogether the arrangements
were congenisl and appropriate }
The bride wore q travelling suit
OF raiseu colored broadcloth with
hat and other trimmings 70
match. The groom was attired
In the reUalia common n huch
occasions.
The bride is the only daughter
az c. r, Walters OF the RevieM
land is we'll known 70 many Of
the readers Of this paper and "a
citizens generally. She has mum.
eaous kind friends here-also in
other towns ard cities OF No. q
well as in other states.
The groom is q young man Oi
good family and possesses spleu-
/ did character and fine ability.
His avocaiion is that OF . civil
ergineer and for sometime past
has been holding a responsible
position with the A. T a Santa
Fe Ry. with several promotions
Ia his credit.
The happy pair have home
handsomely furnished a. Ft
Madison Iowa 10 which after 3
brief but circuitous honeymoon
beginning at Topeka Kans. they
will retire and assume The reAl
responsibilities Of wed ded life.
Thus endeth this chapter IN {
romance Of long standing; and
for their future the young
couple certainly have our best
blessings and most profound
/ prayers. Rich Hin Review.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14

Plbssssliag AIls's bssssa NHl
aa TB eAiIEs II EsItH
Against MTs. BusssS

On Wednesday, Prosscuting
Attornes Dawson dismissed the
case o. the stats sgslnst Mrs.
Susie Burgess charging her
with the murder o. her husband
Frank Borgess. e Rich Hia b.
adminipteriBe 70 him ssrychnine
10 espsules.
The fullest Investigation Of
the case sp 70 this sizs has fail
ed 70 develope evidence that
eoald cOnvics MFs. Bargess of
administering The poison and
the trial Of the case upon the
evidence 90 far secured would
have undoubtsaly rssaited IN her
acquistsl.
Frank Burgess vas taken With
commissions while at work at the
coal chutes near Rich Hin and
was taken 20 his home whors be
diea few hours lAtsr. An ex-
AminAtion Of his stomach showed
the presence - stryehuins IN
quantities suAcient 10 have ca1s-
ed death. The remaining cap
sulss from which be had taken
one just before his stack were
nnhlyhsd and fOund - Be fIsd
pArt with quinins and part with
ssFychnine. On sccosnt Of fam
iIy differences susplcion was air,
scsod toward his widow and shs
was arrested and charged with
murder. No evidence has ever
been secured which showed her
70 have any part in securing oE
administering tbs poison and a.
reault the case Is dismissed be
fore trial. The actual facts Sd
the matter may never be known
Butler DemocrAt.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14

A very Important meeting a.
she Baptist church Tuesday was
not 80 veil attended IS the other
usrvioes butenough were there
10 thoroughly clean the church..
Those Of The society who were
noi there don't kuovEWhat they
missed (of dust. real hard work
aAc.l Avery Important part oi
ahs work, one which was mostly
sajoyed vas she dinner was s
good one The ladise present
were.--Mesdsmes Lawson. VIM
chell, White. Lester. Myers.
Martin. Driskln, Ball6nch. Wag
ner. Miss Nsnnio Neat. Messrs,
Frank Wagner sud jacob Mnler.
Mrs. "a McReynolds visited
relatives ia B0tler sunday and
Monday
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14

Have you PMS 10 that stove YET.
! Read she cheap saOrs's big al
in this issue.
Mrs, Z. r williamson is visit
ing relatives in Nevada
Prof. CreDshav is reported on
the sick liat.
r. Matteson was q business
visitor in HsvAds. Monday.
Att'y ]. r. HAlss waa a.busi-
ness visitor in Bsaler, Monday.
wssreatly miss = nunSer Of
our VAlued correspondents this
week
W. 9. Jackson Of Bstlsr was a
business Visitor in this elsy Non
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Psrev Lane de-
parted Tuesdsy On q two weeks
visit IN ChicaRO.
Geo. I'd Rhoaea ui this city
spent Sunday with his daughter
In Columbia, No.
HArve johnson and Sifs, Of
Butler visited relatives in this
city Monday
The Starr case eoaes up for
trial 81 Butler soday. AnumbeT
Of Witnesses from this vicinity
have been aummoaed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14

Prof. g. "a. Leedy, who IS en-
eaged 81 tesuhing in Hnme spent
Sunday With his family in this
city
Halsey Spencer departed Mon
day for their home in Jackson
vile, Fla, afler several weeks
visit in this city.
john lloeeil, the genial junior
editor of the Adrian Journal.
was pheasant caller Al this
ohce Menday
h. 3 kalston, th0 noted base
bah Jan receives tae retarns
from TIE Worlds championship
game nightly sud posts them ia
tee wndlw 81 Beasley Clnthing
Stua
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-10-14
Mrs. Amy Steel, IIsuus Ossa

News % ths death Of Mrs.
Any Steele HsnnA at Alva Okla.
alters brief illness OF pnsumo-
mia. arrived in this city Monday
She was aha daughter OF Jesse
Steele OF this city. The funeral
will take place here but ne time
has nos sea been announced.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-08-05
FOR SALE

A complete threshing rig. 80
horse engine and 40 inch Avery
Separator, Cook Car Complete,
One Bunk House, Two Water
Tanks.
w. n. Furlong.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-08-05


Market Day, August 9TH.
Quality Root Beer. The best
eyer at MalIory's.
Rooms for rent; Inquire of
Mrs. j. A. Bowen.
Hammocks! $500 and up at
Mallory's Drug Store.
Read the ads this week. Some
bargains are in store for you.
Wanted-;A girl for general
house work. Call at the Palace
Hotel.
We have paint brushes for
every-kind of work at Mallory's
drug store.
A good dinner in the basement
of the Methodist Church, Market
Day. 11:3O to 1870.
Brighten up, Varnish and Var
nish Stains and Paints in all col
ors and shades at Wamberg's
Drug Store.
Refreshments in Mcmahon
building, served by Catholic
Ladies' Aid from 400 to 900 P.
M. Market Day.
| have some good work horses
and drivers on hand; if you need
a horse call and look them over.
G. d. FISHER.
II you want first class painting
or paper hanging call on w.
I. Stager; Is years experience at
the business means something.
My new samples of wall paper
have arrived. I will be pleased to
show them to any one interested.
Phone or call at my residence d.
w. I. STAGER.
If you want your prescription
put up right, by competent men,
where none but chemical pure
drugs are used take them to
Wamberg's Drug Store.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid will
serve refreshments in the Nc.
Mahon building first door west
of post Office, Market Day from
400 to 900 P. NJ.
We have just opened a new
auto repair shop and garage in
che building south of the First
National Bank, and are prepared
to do all kinds of repair work.
Call and give US a trial.
Hammer & Bemis Auto Co,
Last Saturday evening John
Hagen traded for a mule that
wouldn't balk: no, but he tried to
/, o. So
show John his best speed ahead.
The result was that the buggy
smashed and John, thinking the
wisest plan would be to jump
landed on the hard ground tract.
turing his foot badly below the
ankle. At the last report he was
doing nicely.
Last Friday evening the fire
bell began ringing and the fire
company and citizens responded
in crowds. The fire was, found
to be in the barn loft at Leo
Smiths place and was soon un:
der CONTROL and put out. On &C,
count of the gasoline fire engine
being out of condition the fire
company used the old hand
pump engine and assisted by
t h e outsiders soon had 8
stream of water playing on the
fire. Little or no damage result.
ed from the blaze. 1t is thought
the fire was started by little
folks playing in the barn loft.
The Bloomer Base Ball girls
were welcomed bya rather large
crowd of people Tuesday evening.
Over $50 tickets were sold and
there were a good many tickets
that we're not taken up. The
girls played a. clean and rather
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-08-05

Mrs. James Algeo of Valley
City arrived in Hope on a visit
FOUND: A bunch of keys
Call at the Pioneer Office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-08-05

IgSSA AfE.. LEs. I
Buy your Paris Green at Nal.
lory's Drug Store.
Dinner at the Methodist
Church, Saturday.
2. D. Washburn left Monday
evening for Minneapolis.
Geo. King left Monday evening
for a short visit to Fargo.
Miss Gatz was a passenger
Monday evening to Casselton.
Marnot Vafnish, the best floor
Varnish made at Wamberg's
Drug Store.
lfyou want to agood horse
at the right price, see
G.. D.. FISHER.
Miss leila Jacobson arrived
Monday and will visit for some
time with Miss Elsie Luce.
The early harvest is now on.
A lot of the early barley and rye
is cut. A good yield is prophe-
sled.
Miss Rood who has been teach
ing at the Nybo School left Mon
day night for her home in New
Salem, N. d.
Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Mable
Slingsby left Monday evening for
a SHORT visit at Fargo.
Geo. Meader our Chief of Police
was a passenger to Minneapolis,
st. Paul and other points in Min.
nesota Monday evening.
Have you paid up your sub
s%cription in advance and receiv-
ed one of our beautiful art
plaques yet? If not why not.
Don't forget that Saturday is
the big day in Hope. The day
that will make your dollar as big
again and a lot of fun in the bar.
gain.
Mrs. S. d. Curry, Mrs. w. II
M. Phillip and Frank Phillip re-
turned home Monday morning
from Fargo and st. Paul, respect
lively.
Merriman & Loney's excur
sions run through Hope every
Saturday morning on the regular
trains Make arrangements tt
meet them
Mr.. and Mrs. John Foley eft
Monday evening for Fargo where
Mrs. Foley will consult a special.
ist concerning her ear, which has
been troubling her for some time.
Mr. Roy Rust, who is now run
ming a drug store in McClusky,
stopped off at Hope Tuesday for
a chat with old friends. He Isl on
his way to the druggists conven-
ton at Grand Forks.
If you want to buy. sell or rent
Alarm; if you want to buy or sell
city property; if you want pro-
lection against Hail, Fire or Tor
nado, call on or write to
Fuller Bros. Land Co.
Boomers brought one of the
largest crowds to town that we
have had this season. And they
were here both for business and
pleasure, as they made our places
of business calls before they left
town.
Messers. Oscar Hammer and
B. M. Bemis, of Cooperstown,
have secured the old Tomlinson
building South. Of the First Ma
tional Bank and are having it
remodeled for an Auto Garage.
Our city, with it's increasing sup.
ply of Devil Wagons" should
furnish the new firm with plenty
of business.
Ladies Attention! One hun
bred calling cards, $1.5O. Latest
styles in type and sizes. Have
them printed now. Engraved
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-08-05

WANTED-Farm, business or income
property. Send full description and
lowest net price. Stevens, Box 3O1 E.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Harness
left Wednesday morning for
Devils Lake, where Harm will
look over the ground as. a pro.
spective location.
The Washington times., 1909-03-14

PHILADELPHIA, March lit is an
nounced in financial circles that in a few
days application will be MADE 10 the
New Jersey state department for A
charter for a great interurban electric
consolidation which viii include some
OF the interurban elecsric roads Of
Pennsylvania and New Jersey, besides
certain country system OF Western
States.
Such a consolidation has been sought
for long time by New York interests,
the desire being 10 improve the country
roads in the East to the standard Of
the fast interurhan systems OF Indiana
and Ohio. which are dangerous COM
petitors In suburban passenger trade
and interstation freight with the steam
car lines.
Some three or four years ago when
this merger was first attempted, il fell
through because Of the failure OF some
OF the Eastern owners to come to
terms. but it is stated now that the
negotiations are practically closed. and
that the roads Will be turned over to
holding company and bonds issued in eX-
companies
1t was the fear OF such company,
with a series OF fast interurban trains
The Washington times., 1909-03-14
LEATHER MEN WANT
FREE GOAT SKINS
Will Oppose Any Action of Con
gress Placing a Tariff
on Them.

WILMINGTON, Del. March 14--Man-
ufacturers y. Morocco leather In VIII
mington are awaiting with keen inter
est the action that Congress VIII take
concerning admitting goat skins TO this
country Under the present schedule
these goods are free OF duty
At a. meeting Of the members or the
Wilmington Morocco Manufacturers
Association here today, it was decided
IN the event Of Congress placing A tarin
on goat skins. TO send a delegation 10
Washington 10 oppose it
The Washington times., 1909-03-14
LOCAL BONDS FIRM,
BANKS THE BUYERS
Easy Money Responsible
for Large Trade in
Railway As.
TRACTION SHARES
ARE IN HIGH FAVOR
General Market Fairly Active,
With Prices Holding
Steadily.

Washington securities are holding
their own and the volume of business
transacted on the Washington Elk
change compares favorably with that
.Uf other exchanges, all things consid-
cred There is but little speculation
here, the bulk of the business being Of
all investment nature. The large sup
ply Of money in the local fiscal institu-
tons, the cheapness of rates in New
York and elsewhere ali tend to
strengthen the good dividend and in
terest payers, and the bonds and stocks
of local utilities, particularly of the
local traction companies, are wanted by
bankers as safe and reliable In yielding
returns on cash.
This buying has been represented
largely in the transactions in Railway
4 per cent bonds. $500. face value Of
these bonds being traded in at some
what irregular values. the market ris-
ing from an opening al Sis to 50 and
then going back to SIS, but closing at
just the opening prices. Traction IS
are scarce, While the price, liz, is within
Il fraction of tie highest Of the year for
these bonds Gas certificates have sold
down a little, but they are reasonably
firm at 1fIss. Emerson Stes n Pump
s sold for the first time on the local
market. 50 being the price Other bond
issues steady and nOminalIy unchanged.
AS usual the traction shares have
led to the activity. Railway and Elec-
trio was the leader, the preferred stock
rising from an opening at 9Oiz TO 81, with
the common steady at 49, TO 49,
Capital Traction shares sold only spar
ingly, probably because they are so
strongly held that only small lots are
offered, but IS shares changing hands.
The scattering sales indicated cOnsid-
cradle strength, but were not numerous
enough to indicate quotations for
round lots.
Gas Easier.
Gas has been little easier, going of
from Il to 70%s and closing at 7nia
There is some talk OF an extra divi-
deRd, but the chances are rather I'M
favorable In view OF the adverse legis-
lation that might result therefrom
The typesetting stocks have been rea-
sonably active. Mergenthaler sellin-
from 2Os to 2O4&, to 3o6 and closing firm
around 2052G ex-dividend. Lanston sold
10 the extent Of SIS shares and rose TO
49,.
Very heavy sales OF Mitchell Mining
were recorded at u. Greene Cananea
sts rted the week a. 10 and ended it AT
az. The first sale OF the year Of
GRAPHIC preferred was recorded, 30
being the price.
Bank stocks steady and UNCHANGED.
The Washington times., 1909-03-14
HEAVY SPECULATION
IN GRAIN MARKETS
Patten in Wheat, But Pub
lie Is Operating in
Corn and Oats.

CHICAGO, March I4-Board Of Trade
circles marvel AT the public speculation
IN grains. The situation in wheat pre-
cludes the activities of the amateur
Spectator in that cereal so that they
find their activities in corn and oats
moreover the country people have them
selves gone wild on the buying side OF
these cereals. and there are more trades
IN corn futures than for years past.
mat this is the case, IN spite OF the
enormous corn year. A greater harvest
than ever, with the exception Of two
years, and highest prices for March
tnan for the last twenty years.
The wheat situation does not change.
conditions seem more favorable accord
ing jim Patten than they were dur
ing the Joe Letter deal. and 2Ss-ceut
advance from the low point on Thurs
DAY Of last week seems to Justify the
operators views Patten believes that
wheat viii be worth dollar A busbsl
or better during the entire YEAR. and f7s
has gone on record as believing in Il =
July wheat
Much. Of course. depends on the grow
ing crop The blanket Of~snow was re-
sDOnsible for some concessions ca rIy IN
the week, but the demand Offset this
later on
The final figures for the week on
wheat were close TO the TOP.
Yesterdays range