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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
SHIPPERS SEEK
TO ENJ0lN ROADS

Chicago. May 2l.-Ou next TUESDAY
the day before the Increased rates GO
into erect "a delegation OF shippers
from the principal commercial centers
of the central west including Chica 60
win appear before Atty Gen. George
W. WiDkcFham IN Washington with
"a petition that the government ask the
federal courts TO cnlOin the railroads
from putting the rates into effect
THE contention viii be that the COM
mittoe which agreed upon the rates on
behalf of the carriers Is an Illegal COM
blnati0n.
The shippers claim TO have evidence
that win completely support their con-
tcntion that the rates were agreed upon
by the carriers Illegally
They point out as one feature OF their
evidence that the tariffs including the
advance rates affecting about 100 com
moditics were an filed with the inter
state commerce commission az the same
time and at the same terms by W. S.
Hosmer chairman OF the Western
Trunk Line association. acting for the
roads.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
INVITING FIELD
FOR GOOD GULLS
Certain Sections Of TOoele Raw
aged and Eaten Clean by
Big Brown CriCketS.
IN STRESS, EAT EACH OTHER
Young Oats Seems to Suit Their Fancy
Best, but Range Grass Not
Dcspi-cd.

Carloads Of big brown crlckets as
large as mans thumb are spreading
over some Of the small valleys IN the
extreme southeastern corner of Tooele
county In the vicinity OF Lofgreen.
small station on the Salt Lake
Route about rs miles north Of Tintic.
according 10 Dr. George +. Harding
who has returned from Inspecting
some OF his land holdings In that part
OF the state. Il Travelled over con-
siderable country down there. and
where ever 1 went / found the earth
alive with these ugly creatures" said
the doctor. THE dark mass spread
over everything gave the ground the
appearance of moving / would say i
saw carloads OF them The ranches
near there have suffered. the oats
being particularly TO the liking OF the
rdFeuous pests: they do not seem 20
fancy the lucern or the wheat On the
dry hills where there are scarcely any
signs of vegetation. even the native
grass making little progress this sea-
son owing 10 the unprecedented
drought. The crickets are beginning
TO feed on each other When one dies
the others pounce upon and devour II.
This was "a common occurrence. but /
did not see any actually KIN each
other In order TO play the cannihal
81 was told by old residents OF the
district that they have had more OF
less trouble with the Crickets for ten
years The crickcts lay their eggs In
the ground. the season for egg laying
being now at hand. and hatch out the
next season. The impression there is
that the crickets are moving eastward.
and the ranchers hope soon to have
a rest from them but this impress
sion has prevailed for "a number Of
years now. and still the raVcnous
things abide with them
"Only tho mall area Of land under
cultivation In that vicinity saves that
part Of the country from widespread
losses TO crops"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
OLDEST PERSON IN
CHICAGO PASSES AWAY

Chicago. May "a Mrs Dcanna Ions.
colored said 90 have been the oldest
person I'm Chicago, is dead OF pneu-
monia al the nome OF her granddaugh-
ter Mrs Hattie Hudson
Mrs. Long according TO her relatives.
was born IN March. 1890 iu Baltimore.
As q slave she served for 65 years MS "a
cook for the King family az Linden.
Ala. and worked 81 years for the King
family after she had been freed.
Her physical and mental condition
was good until about two years ago.
Her husband who also had been
"a slave. died n 1874 at the age of no
years. according TO relatives.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
ARGENTINA HOLDING
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Bueuos Ayres, May 27.-Rear Admiral
Bctbeder. minister Of marine, gave a
dinner last night 90 the admirals and
commanders Of the foreign squadrons
which are here 90 participate in Ar
gentina's centennial celebration. The
admiral toasted his guests as the mes
sengers of peace and amity
Senior Admiral stanton. commander
of the American visiting squadron. re-
sponded. saying that the Argentine
navy would prove To be the sure guard
ian OF the countrys prosperity. Presi-
dent Alcorta was present
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
CEMENT CO.
Big Concern In Which Utah People
Are Interested win be In Opera
ton by End of Year.

Alex Nibley. secretary and treasurer
OF the Portland Cement company of
oregon is spending a few DAYS in the
city on business. He brings gratifying
news of the progress Of the work on
the company's plant at Oswego. ore
gon, and the salt Lake stockholders
Of whom there are quite a number. are
Informed that the company will be-
gin turning out cement at the end
Of the present year. the capacity OF
the plant being then / 900 barrels per
day The sale Of the bonds has been
satisfactory. so that the machinery
has been ordered. the railroad tracks
are now being laid and work has
begun on the foundations OF the
building.
Mr.. Nibley reports great activity in
the city Of Portland. where alone
$500 barrels of cement are used daily.
Throughout the state "a tremendous
era OF activity has set In. due 70 the
operations of the Hin and Hartman
railway systems. and the $1,000, 900
being expended by the government on
the Locks.
The Portland Cement company. OF
which Hon. G.. W Nibley, ~ Salt
Lake. is one Of the vice presidents. ~
managed by a board Of directors most
OF whom reside In Portland A change
In the presidency took place lately. Mr.
Aman Moore retiring in favor Of Mr.
Walter r. Burriu, a millionaire BUSH
ness man. who resides I'm Portland.
A recent issue Of the Oregon Journal
speaks as follows OF the company's
operations.
Not since the closing Of the iron
plant about 20 years ago has such
activity been displayed IN the quiet
little village OF Oswego as during the
past week This activity has AZ last
aroused the residents to the realiza-
tion that the immense Portland
Cement factory 80 much talked Of Is
at last becoming a reality Yet few
people not familiar with the inside
facts realize the vastness and magni-
tude of this enterprise which is now
under construction.
During the past week the company
has had n force OF carpenters no work
completing ifs office and engineering
room: another force Of men erecting
poles and completing a telephone
line. another force building fences
around the 3g acre factory site. within
which enclosure the huge plant viii
be located. and another force clearing
of debris and shrubhcry
BARGEs UNLOADING MATERIAL
Many barges have been Kept busy
unloading crushed rock, sand. gravel.
cement. lumber tools. concrete ma
chiuerv. steel bars. and other supplies
and eQuinmCnt A force OF engineers
has been engaged in laying out the
system OF trackagc 90 connect with the
Southern Pacific railroad, and in many
other ways the activity going on indi-
Gates TO the observer the nature and
extent OF tho vast undertaking
This construction work now well
under way win employ several hum
dred men before the factory Is COM
Melted and ready for operation
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
SHERIFF GOING FOR WALK.

sheriff Joseph G. sharp win leave to-
morrow for williamsport, Pa. 20 secure
Albert u Walk. alias Donald. alias r.
T.. Scranton. wanted iu salt Lake FOR
obtaining money under false pretcuses
Il is alleged that Walk some time ago
induced the National Hank OF the Re
public 20 cash a check for 800 drawn
on. tho Mercantile National bank OF
san Francisco. When IL was found
that the check was worthless Walk had
left salt Lake. and since then has led
the Pmkertons "a chase across the Coun-
try and through the east unti he was
landed in Willilmsport sheriff sharp
win leave tomorrow with the necessary
rcquisuon papers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
REscuEp WOW RUNNING mousE

Kansas City May 2I--Thirty-fve
people were rescued rom the upper
floors OF Tong Brothers building In
Main street today when a gas explo-
sion started a spectacular fire that soon
enveloped the place. No one was killed
or injured
John Ning an attorney. Insisted on
jumping from his office window on
the third floor but was restrained by
hremen who dragged him 10 the Gre
escape.
Fifteen girls employed in tailor
shon ON the fourth floor were rescued
by hremen. The loss was 100000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
RAPID GROWTH OF
SUGAR HOUSE SHOWN
PostOnice Returns Exhibit Surprising
Advance In Business During
The Past Year

According 90 reports just tabul5tel
the Sugar House postonice shows a
most surprising advance In business
during the past year. The stamp sales
have increased from S7j 20 $50 per
month. the money orders have IN
creased over four times IN number and
amount. and where only one car,leI
was employed a year ago there are
three ON regular run now. The present
postmaster. "A r. Dewey who 10
months past succeeded Mrs George Is
Squires. has made arrangements Co
move the office 10 new quarters three
doors north OF the Clark Drug COM
pany where I'm a new building "a room
lSX20 In size has been fitted with mod
ern fixtures and appliances as well as
a new vault
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
TlFI EXPRESSES
d DEEP RESENTMENT
. criticism Of Democratic Con-
=" .,.ssmen Of travelling Ex-
oenses Of the President
SENDS LETTER TO rA"Nsf
-. p,.tressed over Suggested
49,, on southern Hospitality
which lie Praises Highly

,..-o--Presldent Taft
WasAi"s w. .,.-,e, Tawnoy Of the
.,v sent 20 Chairman - -, a
committee on appiopi ia'''''
fol'' ..sinc deep resentment AZ
f liter e1pi' "a h,, democrats I'm
q. criticisms pass'I 49,. travail
80 debate yesterday on
A'-- .,sss Of the president
Ok cay go. Saws he is especially
The pfesi' ..3 reaection on
sisiressed by susb'''
,etbern hospitality
-. ,rssidents letter toHo"S'
~ u,,.e washington, May 70
$50 ,.s,,v
.vy Dear Dir Ia"hey - on.
.va~ the phase which the u,a
y-, M the appropriation lot tue
e-'s'g '., erpenscs OF the president
ifl,e. --ts,.ri9v think IL is leglu-
1904 .e's,,,r.It I'M favor Of such an ap-
gay. .''r mat congressman anu
&C. pr,ss the acceptance on
nav, r. !, visit their sections anu
il' .l.-.. ioequse the urgency or such
c'''Ii..s' ,r.tic,te the opinion ON the
IeQsesst,' ,,. r.eople that one Of the du-
Ih' VI ~ ctesident is 20 visit the peo-
" y ,he,r homes.
-. .be intimation or suggestion
,bc ereeptance by congressman
~. -" o,estdents invitation TO travel
OF F,,.i, within their respective
N 80 M states was "a reason why
l'suI.s Ia ,ot vote their free opinion
ue! o,,.stion az such an appropfia-
" U' =, H. a most painful one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
REPORTS ON SUNDAY
SCHOOLS CONSIDERED

Philadelphia. May 21.-Consideratiou
OF the reports on ministerial relief
church publications and Sunday schools
took up most OF todHy's 5. sessions of the
general assembly of the United presby-
terrain church of North America, now
meeting 90 this city.
The various committees OF the ass
sembIy today are 40 work on tho qucs-
tons referred 90 them yesterday
Among Oh, more Important of these
arc closer relations with the other
Presbyterian Churches the part 90 be
Haycd by the church among the work
ing classes. revision uf the book of
psalms and "a change in the book Of
church government
Until these reports have been made
on Monday or Tuesday next the as
semblv win consider only church mat
tcrs OF % routine nature.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
Walker, Ex-Asst. Dock Supt.
Voelker and HaIligan, Jr.,
Government Weighers.
THEY THEN PLEADED GUILTY
Sentence Was Deferred, the Court
Taking an Adjournment Until
Next Tuesday.

New York. May 27-Three Of the de-
PENDANTS I'm the sugar underweighing
conspiracy trial will plead guilty, their
counsel, Henry C.. Cochran, announced
today The men are Former Asst Dock
Supt. Harry W Walker and the two
government weighers. Jean r. Voelker
and James Halligan, Jr.
shortly after the opening OF the trial
today when the prosecution announced
that IL rested it's case. counsel. for
walker Halligan and NOelker with
drew. their former pleas OF not guilty
and entered "a plea Of guilty 10 an the
charges Sentence was deferred. Court
was then adjourned until next Tuesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
HOY STAYS HERE,

81 HOY, the young chinese who was
arrested by United states immigration
officers in this cits about April l. charg-
cd with having been smuggled into this
country Had "a hearing before United
states Commissioner charles Baldwin
'rlursdav afternoon. HOY declared be-
foro the commissioner that he WAS horn
i'm the Emitted States. and chinaman
from Plum alley. who said he was Hoy -
father. swore that tho boy had been born
In this country Tpon the shown made
bv HOY the case was dismissed without
prejudice
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS
WANT RETIRING PAY

kansas city. Mo May IA resolution
was adopted az the annual convention
Of the Railway Mail Clerks association
Of America today appealing 10 Congress
in the interest Of a retiring scale Of pay
for railway mail clerks. The resolution
urged that clerks be allowed 10 retire at
81 years Of age or after p years Of serv-
ice and be allowed three-fourths Of their
former salary The closing session of
the conv sntiou will be held tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
SENATOR SM00T DRAWS
COMPARISONS ON PRICES

washington, D. Co May 25.-Today 90
the senate Senator Reed smoot called
attention 90 facts which show in a
striking manner the farmers present
prosperous condition as compared with
that Of 1896. Senator Smoot presented
tables showing the average high prices
and exchange values Of farm products
in March. 1910 as compared with
March, 1896
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
AUTOPSY PERFORMED
ON DlCKlNS0N'S BODY

New York. May Announcement
vas made az the coroner's Office that
en- autopsy was performed at ktnseco
cemetery last evening on the body Of
Charles C. Dickinson. president Of
te Carnegie Trust company whose
cath in 81 I.uke's hospital on Tues
CAV was certified by the attending
Physician 10 have been accidental
and was attributed 20 the inhalation OF
tteterious gases
The autopsy which was attended by
hs coroners physician. Is said TO have
btn asked for by insurance COM
ianIes IN which Mr. Dickinson held
o.eles reported 90 amount 20 $4,000
q $1,000.
Parts OF the organs were brought 20
NE city for miscropic and chemical ex-
animation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
SUICIDE UNDER TRAIN.

Chicago May e7-Clad only In n
night robe. Mrs. william Strokcr. i}
years old, today committed suicide by
throwing herself in front OF a train.
She had apparently arisen from bed
and hurried To- the railroad tracks Hcr
body was badly manglod. She as be
lieved 90 have been temporarily de-
ranged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
CLERK GIBBS RESIGNS.

George s. Gibbs. clerk Of the juvenile
court, has presented his resignation
from that office in order that he may
accept the new position OF teacher OF
the special class recently created by
the city board OF education. This class
viii have as its attendants sub-normdl
or backward pupils. Mr. Gibbs success
sor in the juvenile court has not been
announced yet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
TOMORROW

A lear from the lie Of President
buchanan. forms another interest
ing illustrated theme
other subjects exclusively covered
IN this issue are as follows
Significant Acts Of the New King
Of England Forcshadow Important
appointments. illustrated
Terrible Fan OF Prussian Omcisls
From Their High Dignity ilustrat-
ed
A Bath Chairman who Becomes
Author
Frank G.. Carpenter writes an en-
tertainlng letter on East Indian
Railroads
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
CHARGED WITH THEFT.

This morning Patrolman George Phii-
lips arrested n young man giving the
name Of Jack Smith on the charge of
petit larceny. 1t is alleged that he stole
a bicycle but the owner OF the reCov-
cred wheel has not been found. Smith
r. suspected OF committing a number
OF thefts. The police learned this
morning that he shipped big box
OF goods recently from salt Lake O.
Grand Rapids, Mich. and an investiga
tion Is being made to learn thu contents
OF the box
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
TWO KILLED, TWO
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Logan O. May 2l-While returning
from a marty az midnight an automo-
bile driven by william snyder presl-
dent of a lumber company, ran over an
enhancement near Youngs bridge ana
Miss Lillian Wright and Miss flossle
Herman were Instantly killed Mrs. Don
Coss suffered fractured rib, and MT
Snvder's leg was broken. Miss Wright
was to have been married next Wednes-
day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
DANISH CABINET RESIGNS.

Copenhagen May I.-'rhe rcslgna tion
Of the cabinet. whose policy of defense
failed 20 receive support ~ the recent
election. was placed before King Fred
erick by Premier Zahle today Ills mai-
esty asked that the ministers continue
successors
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
John ". GATES GIFT
TO METHODIST UNIVERSITY

galveston, Tex May 2L-John ".
s.ss offered Go double any fund the
tsneial conference OF the Methodist
s.-'en would raise for "a. university
se ana The church representatives.
laye subscribed yl250O
-, laaiuon Mr Gates has provided a
nv, ,onprls'ng 40 acres This means
uN ba000 is available.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
MADRIZ FORCES SURROUND
CITY OF BLUEFlEL0S

Washington. May g7-The Madrlz
forces have completely surrounded the
the Estrada faction la Nicaragua ac-
oording 90 "a cabicgram received az the
navy department today from capt Gil-
uCah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
ALL RIGHT ON THE DUCHEsNE.

George j. Cannon who just return
Ell from an automobile trip into the
Tintan country, says the farmers ln
that part Of the state are having an
the irrigating water they need, so that
the outlook is highly promising He
rode over what Is destined to be tho
bottom OF tho great strawberry
reservoir, which he considers equal In
area to half OF salt Lake valley be-
low the south line OF the great lake
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
DOWN WENT MURRAY MEAT.

AZ exactly 10 o'clock this morning
thcre was drop iu meat 20 salt Lake.
Nc happened az the Intersection OF Main
and Fourth south streets A hind
wheel was suddenly clipped clean on
COMPANY wagon caused no doubt by the
excessive load Of meat and down went
everything iu the center OF the street
car track JACK Green. the driver. and
ami holding the right OF way for Is min
utes, tying up number Of the cars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
JULIA WARD HOWE.
ON Her Nincty-frst Birthday Says
She Feels Full of Youth.

Boston. May 27.-Mrs Julia Ward
Howe celebrated her ninety-hrst birth
day here today.
my health is perfect she said in
a birthday interview. i feel full OF
youth I feel as n tomorrow 7 could
undertake a hard AMI difficult task.
Yet. OF course, ] know bettor than
that"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
CREDIT MEN MAY COME.
National Convention for 1912 Looking
Favorabi, Toward salt Lake.

president Arthur Parsons OF the Utah
association OF credit Men says there i5
d move on foot 10 bring the 1912 annual
convention of The National association
to Salt Lake city Minneapolis is to have
tile one for 1914. MT Parsons, while IN
New orleans. found "a Number OF cltEens
who had visited salt Lake, and thcy
epoke of that occasion with pleasurable
reminisccnce. The local people were very
hospltablc. as southern people always
arc. and there were excursions Tn al
directions those on the river being the
most enjoyable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
Guilty. or FORGERY.

Portland, Or, May 27.-Jefferson w
Schrlber, charged with forgery and
misappropriation OF funds Of the de-
funct Farmers Traders Nationni
bank OF LaGrande or. was found
guilty today by a jury In tho United
states district court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
B1G cuENucAL PLANT BURNED.

Niagara Falls. n Y. May 25-The
plant OF the Hooker Development COM
pauy, one of the largest chemical cone
Germs ln this country was destroyed 10y
fire early today. Loss 100000
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
CUSTER, IDAHO, POSTMASTER.

Special 90 The News)
Washington, d. c. May a. Phoebe
81 Dearden has been appointed post
master at custer Custer county. Ida
hu. vice NJ r. Morse. resigned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
NoRGAN IN rsrAL HEATH

~. ra'l'. May III 2. Morgan left
is,,t 'aay Tor London In his usual
,o'I ~, ao''e dispatch disposes Of n
60 anoat ON the New York stock
n, lug 70 me effect that Mr. Morgan
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
" uAAlEL S. FUTILE
10 HAVE COADJUToR

.,,''an eonys sl,y % The Episcopal d,o-
Iae appolp,,.'lon here has vote5 ' TO-
% ala pl.'tl'lnent OF coadiptoo3 'Su LOT
'op Daniel II futile ''snop
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27

Your Announcement IN the -Nervs- Il
BrouRht N ere Attention OF Peoois
Who Annrr~lafc Values.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-27
SHIPPED 10 OGDEN.

There is considerable talk OF demand
ing q grand jury TO investigate not only
the stockade conditions but also gam
bling. For months II was claimed that
there was no gambling going on In the
city. but this claim has not been so in
sistent since Harry keate's gambling
house Ga the Gift House was invaded
by two robbers and sbout s. 500 in
money and diamonds stolen. A rigid
Investigation at the stockade would
disclose gambling. hop Joints and white
slave traffic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-09
j. r, X,

year 23.31O.476. compared with 25.-4s95
IN the corresponding period Of 1909.
FIRST NATIONAL. COPPER ASSESS
has been made by the First National Cop
per Company on its shareholders. Is pay
able at the Office Of the Windsor Trust
Company. No So Cedar street. New York.
or at the office OF the International Trust
Company. No. As Mix street. Boston. on
or before Nav 10. Stockholders OF record
April . will be subject 20 this call upon
the unpaid balance Of the par value q
their shares.
SEARS-ROEBUCK & CO.-The directors
of SearS-ROebuck q 60 contemplate IN
CreaSiug the common stock between 80
O0O. 900 and $40. 600. 600 this year. probably
IN October. a stock dividend OF about %
per cent may also be declared The plans
IS. 600. 600 and IS. 900 600. Gross sales are
breaking all records. showing an increase
this year over a year ago Of between %
per cent and 80 per cent.
DIVIDENDS DECLARED. - Dividends
have been declared as follows InteTna-
tiOnaI Steam Pump Company. regular
quarterly Il per cent on the preferred.
payable May ?, United Cigar ManufaCtur-
ing Company, regular quarterly / = per
cent on the common. payable May T.
DECLINE IN REFINED PETROLEUM.
Refined petroleum was reduced yeSter-
DAY 3 points TO 1.s5c in barrels. 25c n
bulk and i015c in cases. Crude credit GER
tifCates are quoted at 81 80.
COPPER EXPORTS Exports OF copper
for the week ended April . were 3.4S3
tons. compared with 1.23+ tons for the
same period last year.