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The evening world., 1911-01-12
Goodman Feels Confident
He'll Defeat Mcfarland

with damage OF the other fellow. Some
people used to think that Jacks left
was only good for jauOing purposes.
know ne can deliver a knockout punch
with II.
In the matter of footwork, I don't
think Mcfarland has anything On Good
man; and another thing I'd like to Gull
attention to is this: Goodman is going
TO show to much better advantage
against a clever man Ike Mcfarland
thar he has against tho rough-and-
tumble fellows. His work next Tues
day night will stand out"
Goodman has been working hard for
the past three weeks up at Browns
gymnasium and Is IN great condition.
He boxes with Eddie Toy and Jimmy
Carroll The latter ~ the fast, clever
little fellow from the Coast. who is
giving Goodman "A lot OF good work.
Jacks road work consists OF n run
around Central Park every morning ac-
companled by Jack Mahonoy.
Goodman and Mcfarland are to weigh
In at lS5 pounds at J O'Clock next Tues
day afternoon, This notch IL easy for
Goodman. lie can make 1t and be good
and strong,
The evening world., 1911-01-12
Next Tuesday Nights Bout
Regarded Golden Chance by
West Side Boy.

TACK GOODMAN, tine Pride OF the
West SIDE" regards his engagement
with Packcy Mcfarland at the Fair
mont A. G. next Tuesday night as n
golden opportunity for which he has
waited long and patiently. Goodman
feels down deep in his heart that he can
beat Mcfarland despite the general ne
lief thai he will meet his maste'' lie
ana his manager. Sammy Kelly. have
ngured on ana studied Mcfarland FROM
a dozen different angles.
Goodman Isn't a laxative fighter, 30
&, was up to Manaser Kelly to talk on
the subject to-day. Kelly knows tho
boxing game backward. What he didnt
know when he was a fighter he has
learned since. lie Is shrewd and uses
good Judgment IN making matches
II may be wrong" said Kelly to-day,
'hgt I'll have to be shown. | figure
that Goodman ought to beat Mcfarland,
II didn't / never would have consent
ed 20 the match. Anybody who knows
mt should nov that | wouldn't put
Goodman up for a slaughter. No mCnol
could induce me to do that. and II
didu't think lack had n chance
wouldn't have matched him against IN,
Chicago boy
My dope Is that Mcfarland ISM
bit o|lcverer than Goodman" continued
Kelly, and there isn't a lightweight II
the ring to-day that can hit as har,
as Goodman, In my opinion. Hc has
left hand that Is as fast as any | hav,
ever seen and he has learned to use 1
The evening world., 1911-01-12
~ "a
lNEMs AND NOTES. LgOUCClP

COLUMBIA DEFEATED PRINCE
ton 30 to - In one OF the fastest basket
ball games seen on the Mo%rningside
court this year. and by so doing jumped
Into the lead In the intercollegiate
League championship race. The Tiger
Ave displayed splendid speed and team
work. but when they got near the
basket their playing was choked up bN
the Blu and Whites close defense
On the other hand they were noticably
lacking In their defense and failed to
cover the fast Columbia forwards Capt.
kiendl and Mahon were easily tho stars
OF the evening. the former scorlnc SIX
teen points n the latter fourteen Of
Columbla's score. Capt. Hughes did the
best work for the Orange and Black.
COLUMBIA WON OVER YALE IN
one OF the hottest lntercoll esiate hockey
contests seen In New York this year
by the score of SIS. An extra period
was necessary to determine the victor.
The first half was a pretty exhibition
of hockey and ended with Columbia
ahead 81. In the next period Old
Ell by rough tactics ran the score up
To -. In the extra period, however,
the Blue and White drew ahead. Wash.
burn and Bates starred for Columbia,
the latter displaying wonderful defense
work at goal and the former being re-
sponsible for four of the total OF six
points scored by the Blue and White.
PRESIDENT THOMAS ]. YNcu
~nounc the Rules Committee OF his
organization as follows: NJ. Stanley
robinson OF st. Louis. Charles Webb
Murphy OF Chicago and August Herr.
mann OF Cincinnati. They Will confer
win = similar committee from the
American League. whose makeup is rot
known. They will near suggestions
from n committee from the Baseball
Writer'S Association.
FRANK N. RILEY WAS LGAIN
e'ected captain of the 1rish-A merican
Athletic Club at n meeting which uas
attended by sixty-eight athletes.
CHICAGO TOOK THE SERIES
from New York, two games out OF
three. In tho National Amateur Three
Cushion Billiard League.
THE HARVARD SEVEN IN A
game In Boston showed Itself superior
70 the Canadians by defeating the Ct.
Francis Maker College team of Truro.
Nova Scotia, by the one-s!ded score OF
to 2. Last year the Crimson los. to
this same team. I to 4.
WILLIAM BENEFITS RUSSELL D.,
a Glass A Ice yacht. broke the record
Tor the twelve-mile course at Red Bank.
y. j., by covering the dlstante in Fl
minutes.
The evening world., 1911-01-12
CHANCE To MEET
VICTOR
|NT0-MGHT'SB BOUT
Young O'Leary and Philly
McGovern Sure to Put Up
Hurricane Battle.
BY John

x TOW that Digger Stanley. the cham
M pion bantamweight Of England.
Is In this country. all OF our fast
little bantams are anxious to get o
chance to fight him, despite The fac;
that he is matched to fight Frankie
Burns Of Jersey City on Jan. q at Tom
O'Rourke's club. W OF this lumber
are Young o'Leary." the East side
fighter. and Philly McGovern. a brother
OF the former famous Terry McGovern.
These lads are to meet In a ten-round
bout at the Brooklyn Beach A. c. stag
Of Souht Brooklyn tonight. and as both
boys realize that a victory In this o
will give them a chance to challenge
the winner of the Stanley Burns hght,
1t Is safe to predict they will furnish .
slashlng battle.
Bs,,lins Nelson think, that Knockout Bsuwn
IL on. OF the greatest lightweishts In the basi.
ness. and ~ sue u. he that Brown can beat Al
woisas, that lie Il, willing to wager 81 600 Of hts
Il have %s" Sen II" Blown Sez,H aid ys! : '" AND :.
/: /. : game, hard hitting i.d ! don't see hos
Wolsa't could win over him."
Abe ;A,tell says be is not going. to hold bses
sag Of the National. spoftins Club tonight, AMI
VII 50 right ,ft.r Kline from the moment the
he was api feeling veil The nignt lie boxed Costsr
and could not seem to get going. Both Attsii
aud Kline are In good condition and should put
W a fast battle.
Gunner Mqir. the Ensli.h heavyweight. w. q
figh, in London. knocking out Bonbariier wells,
agoth,r lg English fgltet. IN the third round Of
Tie nsH, took %'q riacs At Hash '" 'Mcinsosss o SS,s.
ia \. e. and. was. witnessed by a large crowd
Wells was o~utcla,scd from the start and went to
sleep hom a Iisht swing 70 the Jaw.
Tha tan. rou,d hou, l.,N,c, I,rLor ncU.~s..s
aud Jack Goodman nj the Fnirmnnt A. c, on
Tuesisy night Ia creating considerable intsrssi
among the hoNing fans In this ticiniy. Ever,
Que of Goodman's friends viii he on hand &c roo,
Coz, him TO wiz. a. thy feel certain that Jscs
grand shane AMI air ady down TO the required
weight. 49, pounds.
The evening world., 1911-01-12
BOXING STAGS TONIGHT.

At the Long Acre a. G. Young
wagner will meet Jimmy Muir
ray OF Brook. n In the main bout
or ten rounds.
AT the Brooklyn Beach a. c. of
south Brooklyn Philly McGovern
ana Young O'Leary VIII clash in
the tar bout OF ten rounds.
At Clinton a. c. Joe Stein OF
this city viii meet Joe Sciyer of
Denver for ten rounds.
The evening world., 1911-01-12
McGoorty mud Dillon Draw.

WINNIPEG. Man, Jan. 1?.-Edd!e Nc
Goorty OF Oshkosh. Wis. and Jack d.
Ion OF Indianapolis came together for
the third time before a big crowd. the
decision being a draw after twelve hard
rounds. Dillon was the aggressor. but
failed to and where 1t would count
heavily. McCioorty's most effect!ve blow
was a left jab to the face. He drew
blood from D!llon's nose In the fiTs'.
fourth and eighth rounds.
The evening world., 1911-01-12
Knocks Out Spike Kennedy of
Kansas City in the Sec
ond Round.

BARTLESVILLE. Okla, Jan. l2.-Carl
Morris OF Sa3ulpa, heralded as the
white mans hope made short work
OF spike" Kennedy OF Kansas City In
a scheduled ifteen-round bout by knock
ing him out In the second round. Ken
needy was noored four times.
The evening world., 1911-01-12

T'TVNF01 II TV EVVUITB VUTTWFT
PlTTSBURG, lam. l2.-In a siX-rourd
go before the Northern Club. Billy Ber-
ger held his own against Frank Klaus.
the East pit;sburs claimant for middle
weight honors The only fair verdict Is
that the bout was n draw. Klaus seemed
cverconfdent at the beginning. but as
the argument grew warmer the bear
cat realized hat he had his hands
fun. and once or twice allowed his
anger TO get the better OF his Judgment.
The evening world., 1911-01-12
Carl Morris Wins Another
Battle in Very Quick Time

me end. 1t was a slam bang AFFAIR
rom start TO finish. with both boys II
everal OF the rounds pounding eaci
ither around.
The evening world., 1911-01-12

rE" FHtry TOT ]. n. \. Z. HOuts.
From the number OF entries already
received for the amateur boxing bouts
which Will be held In the Irish-Amer.can
Athletic Club next Tuesday n Thurs
day nights there promises to he some
stirring contests. Never before were so
many entries received for n boxing tour
nament. To date l67 boys have entered
in the different ella sses.
The evening world., 1911-01-12
Dick Nelson Keats Moriarty.

Especial to The Evening Wor!d.)
WEBSTER. Mass, Jan. 12.-Flghting
Dick Nelson of Brooklyn won the deci-
sion over Jimmy Moriarty, OF Lowell In
a ien-round bout. Nelson clearly showed
that he was Morlarty's master at all
stages Of the contest. which was, the
fastest seen here for many years. Mori-
arty continually cllnched to save him
self.
The evening world., 1911-01-12

CLEVELAND. Jan. 12.-Tommy XII
banc OF Cleveland and Danny Goodman
OF Chicago boxed ten rounds to a draw
here last night.
The evening world., 1911-01-12

bert Reyes whips Harry Fcrns.
Bert Reyes and Harry Ferns fought
for ter rounds at the Sharkey A. c..
with Keyes coming out the winner at
The evening world., 1911-01-12

T OW that 1t has been decided to
have an examination OF the UNI
pires' eyes. John McGraw comes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
PseuIiarlties of Liehens.

The lichcn is remarkable for the
great age 10 which It lives. there being
good grounds for believing that the
plants endure for 100 wears Their
growth is exceedingly slow, almost be
yond belief. indicating that only til.
tie nourishment IS necessary to keep
them alive In dry time they have
the power TO suspend growth alto.
gether. renewing II again IL the fail
Of rain This popularity alone is
enough 10 uaEe the lichcu vegetable
wonder as Il is property possessed
by no othc- species of plant Another
interesting fH2t about lichcnS is thai
they grow only wErre the air is free
from dust and smoke They may be
said 10 be- q sure indication of the pu
rity Of the mir, as they are never found
growing In cities and towns where the
atmosphere IS imprrgnatcd with dust.
SCOT smoke and other Impurities
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
FOR SALE

Two-story, 10-room frame dwelling
on North street, owned by Mr.. David
Brown, Sr. Can be arranged for two
tenants. Has good cistern and fair
sized lot
A dwelling, almost new, in north part
of city, convenient to St. Mary church.
The six-room, = story cottge of Miss
Rose Phillips, conveniently situated to
ST. Mary's church. Part of money can
remain on property.
A new house with all modern inn
provements, in central location.
Two houses One frame. 9 rooms with
closets and good cellar. One brick,
rooms, cellar, cistern and well. Just
west of p. M. church. Win sell together
or separate at reasonable price.
A large 2-story frame dwelling on
north side of city. Has ten rooms ar
ranged for two tenants. Will be sold
on good terms.
A two story and basement house on
south side.
A five room cottage on south side
Parties wanting TO buy. sell or rent city or
surrounding country property please call on
J. B. REYNOLDS.
Opposite CITY Hall Upstairs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
Some Famous Echoes.

There is IL famous echo on the Rhine
between Coblentz and Bingen which
repeats word seventeen times, while
in the sepulcher Of Metella. the wife
Of Sulla. in the Roman Campagna,
there is an echo which repeats five
times in different keys ana will also
give back with distinctness a hexam-
etcr line which requires two aud n
half seconds to utter. Brewster mem
tiuns an echo on the north side OF
Shipley church. in Sussex, England,
which repeats twenty-one syllabies.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
Answer II Honestly.
Are the Statements of Citizens MOI
More Reliable Than Those
of Utter Strangers,

This is a vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Miner
al Point.
1t permits of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored
A Mineral Point citizen speaks here,
Speaks for the welfare of Mineral
Point
A citizens statement is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof is the best proof.
George Hartley, State St, Mineral
Point, Wis, says: II value Doan S
Kidney Pills as highly today as when
publicly recommended them in August,
1907. The statement | gave at that
time was correct Whenever my kid
neys do not act properly and cause
backache and other symptoms of kid
ney complaint, | take few doses of
Doan,s Kidney Pills and am promptly
relieved. Doan's Kidney Pills are the
best remedy | ever used.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name (Doan's) and
take no other.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

II touy ears burn people say. some
one is talking about YOU This is very
old for lliuy says "WLen our ears do
glow and Jingle some do talk OF us IN
our absence
Shakespeare in Much Ado About
Nothing makes Beatrice say TO Ur
sula ana Hero. who had been talking
of her "What fire is in mine ears"
Sir Thomas Browne ascribpS this
couccit to the superstition Of guardian
Angels, who rouch the right ear if the
talk is favorable and the left If other
wise This IS done 10 cheer nr warn
one ear tinglcs some there bee
That are suarliug now at me
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
CARRIED OFF BY A LION.
Thrilling Experience Of Ranger In
the Transysai.

Thrilling Experience OF a Ranger In
the Transysai.
Two men al leasl have given nc
counts 81 their sensations when they
were carried OH by lions the great eX
plorer Livingstone and q man naupd
W,Ihuter. "A ranger OF game preserves
In the TransyaaI VOLUNTEERS adyen
ture IS not secondary in Interest to
Liyingstone's experience His story
which was attestcd by the certificate
Of the magistrate Of the district was
substantially as follows
He was riding along kntii path
about an hour after sunset. 1t had
been long march, and be bad pushed
on ahead Of bis companions His dog
barked at something and Il moment
later Wohutsr saw a lion crouchine
close to him on the right hand side.
The ranger turned his horse sharply
circumstance that no doubt caused
the lion to miss the spring.
Wolhutcr was unscated At the same
moment he saw another lion coming
from the opposite direction The
horse rushed of with the first lion
In pursuit, ana the second lion picked
VOLUNTEER up almost before he touched
the ground and gIipped him by the
right shoulder in such position that
ne was face up with his legs and body
dragging underneath the beast The
lion trotted down the path. altering q
ioua growing. purring noise
VOLUNTEERS sensations we're not these
Of Livingstone. who said he was in q
state of apathy. with entire absence 81
pain during the time the lion had him
The game ranger suffered terribly.
both mentally and physically, and saw
no possible way Of escape. The lion
took him nearly POO yards.
Suddculy WoIhuter bethought him Of
his sheath knife which he carried IN
his belt behind his right hip on reach.
ing large tree with overhanging roots
the lion stopped, whereupon Wolhutei
stabbed him twice in the side with his
left hand II was ascertained after
ward that the first stab touched the
bottom Of the heart and that the see
ond one slit it down for SOME distance
The Hon immediately dropped VOL
huter aud again the game ranger
struck him. This time in the throat
Scyer'ng an artery
The lion jumped back and stood fac
inc him. growing Wolhuter scram
hIcd 10 his feet, shouting ut the top OF
his lungs lie expected the beast &c
come ut him again but it did not In
stead II turned slowly and. still growl
ing. went few PAGES. Soon its growls
turned Ia mo1uS These. In turn
ceased aud the ranger knew that the
boast was then dead
Wolhutcr got up the tree as fast rs
his injured arm would permit, and
hardly was he seated when the first
iiou which had been after the horse
came back on The trail OF blood BY
This time the pucky ranger was SC
faint thar me lied himself to the tree
to prevent himself from falling out
He was found by his companions
who took him to a place Of safety The
Hon he had killed was an old male, and
the weapon used was an ordinary
sheath knife New York Tribune
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

Chewing gum is nothing but chicle
mixed with sugar and davoring. and
chicle is the gum of a tree that grows
pleutifully IN Mexico and Central
America and that of recent years has
been cultivated on a large scale in
Nucatan The chicle tree Is not unlike
the india rubber tree. aud the gum
was FIRST shipped 10 America by men
who believed Than IN it they had a per
feet substitute Con rubber In this
however they we're mistaken. as ii was
found lbHJ the uHi.lr gum was lnsou
Die Not ln th0. day bu~ ANY medium
acid or alEgII spirit or ether been
found that will d~>uNr IT, Argunuut
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
The Mother-Frlend.

Its no good explaining to yor,
mother, for you wouldn't understand"
said little girl patiently to her moth
er, when the latter was asking why
and wherefore. Every mother can
understand if she tries, and become a
privileged member of the children's
kingdom without losing any of her au-
shority and dignity as a parent. and
the mother-lriend is generally adQred
by her own as well as other peoples
little ones.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
Brokers Occupation.

A broker is person who executes
orders for the purchase or sale OF
stocks or other property; in other
words an agent. The term brokerage
is applied to the buying and selling Of
stocks or other property for others,
and the fee charged for the transac-
ton of such business is also called
brokerage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

What do you think | ought 10 say
70 you for coming home so late--and
In such II rondition:" demands the
lady Of the house
Perish zhe Shuught!" gracefully re.
plies the courteous husband Perish
zhr shought' NJ dear, surely you
would not sh'pose would ever shink
you ought to shay zhe Snings shink
you ought TO shay" Judge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
Early Coins.

Certain passages in the 'Iliad" Of
Homer would lead 60 the inference
that coins OF brass We're struck as
early as 1854 b. G Tradition afrms
that the Chinese had bronze coins as
early as 1920 3. G. But Herodotus.
the father Of history" ascribes the
Invention" OF coins TO the Lydlans.
about nine centuries b. c., and there
is no satisfactory evidence that coins
We're known prior to that date
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

Mr. Reeonrmmr,a Iwho has plunged
~ spoon into dish preparatory 10 help.
ing 70 tho puddingl Why. Mary.
feel some hard, smooth, round thugs
tn the dish. I wonder what they caa
be Mrs ReCentmarrie- Why they're
eggs, John there are six, just rs rhr
recipe says Chicago News
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
New Use for Buttons

Little Mayne, aged four, and her
older sister were sitting near the win.
dow one day when suddenly her sister
dropped button out Of the window.
which an old hen swallowed at once.
Then the silence was broken by little
Wayne saying very earnestly; Now
therell be a button in the egg De
lineator
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

when &c uan asks me for advice. %
sard the good uaturcd person. II ri
ways end myself getting into dis.
ru,sfDu"
'WoIl" replied Mr. Sirius Barker
"most Of MS ask for advice because
we would rather argue than work
Washington Star
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
Not the only Sufferer.

The domesticated ostrich had Just
been relieved of his tips" Trimmed
again." he groaned; Il wonder why
the S. p. G. A. doesn't agitate for
and.tipping legislation2"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Piano or Kindergarten Music
Miss Henrietta Gray Hansoom,

Graduate of the Wisconsin College of N Isic
of Milwaukee. is prepared to give instructions
on the piano or kindergarten music Inquire
for terms at her home. Phone ~.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

Traveller Haven't you d time t9hIet
station Agent-We used TO have one
until The people began to thiu6 ,ur
trains were supposed 70 keep to Il
Fhegenda Blatter
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

Vocal and Instrumental Instructions.
Miss Sada A. Jacobs, teacher of sing
ing, violin, piano or organ. Phone AZ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

Happiness is reflective like the Hrbt
Of heaven IRVING
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
DAILY STAGE
BETWEEN
MINERAL POINT 8 D0DGEVILLt
Morris Proctor, Proprietor

Stage runs daily. except Sunday, leavinl
Mineral Point at 7:a5 a. m. and Dodgeville be
tween ! and y, m.
Connects At Oodgeville with train on C.& n
w R'y, for Madison Milwaukee. etc. and a,
Mineral Point With $50 D. m. train on c. Md
ST. Ry for Platteville Darlington. Shulls
burg Monroe and GAINESVILLE
Calls left a, the Hotels Mineral Polni
will receive prompt attention sT-FARB Use
Phone 1856
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02

Grass Used TO Make Matches.
A species of stiff grass, which grows
abundantly in India. Is used for sticks
in making matches in that country.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
J. B. REYNOLDS
Real Estate Agency

Property will be listed and advertised for
sale free of charge in this column unless sale
is made. If sale is made only the usual com
mission will be charged
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-03-02
w~~-.~-.assu'-s~s--~
1WsEnYMasrNE

This publication is devoted to
public interests, upon broad and
progressive lines. 1t will discuss
Men and Measures fearlessly, and
publish the records of public off
Gals and political parties generally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-12
HEAD or PEAVEY GRAIN COM.
PANY sEvERELY oruNo ON
BOARD OF rRApk.
PlUNoGo IN WHEAT AND oAro
UNDER coMPANY,S CREDIT
investigation Of Books Under way-
Chicago Banks 20 Lose Heavily BY
Psttit's Operations Coroner viii
Not lnvsstieate Doath Unless Reia.
tivos Demand IL

Chicago. July 12-EHpert account.
ants under tho direction OF . commit.
toe OF Chicago bankers today began an
inspection OF tho books and accounts
OF the late James Petit ana tho
Peavey Grain Company In an effort to
determine the exact condition OF tho
board OF trade firms finances. Late
developments seem to Indicate that tho
losses OF tho firm may reach $1,000. 900.
but this can not be accurately deter
mined until an audit has boon COM
pleted. This work probably viii take
q week.
A series Of big losses in speculative
plunges in the wheat and oats market
covering a period OF two years. during
which James Petit used the credit Of
tho Peavey Grain Company to carry
on his trade is said to havo led to the
large shortage.
Petit, II appears. lost In nearly
every recent speculative deal he made.
altho ne had the reputation Of beina
one OF the shrewdest operators IN the
Chicago market.
Deputy Coroner Conrad. OF wauke-
gan, ILL.,. Declares that an autopsy on
the body OF Petit Will not be made
unless members OF the family demand
1t. Representatives OF the insurance
companies. IN which Petit carried
policies aFgregatinR 100000. are still
investigating tho circumstances Of Pot
tits drowning.