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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
A CAR OF STOCK COMING

Mr.. H. J. Nichols telegraphed his
manager, Mr.. Igou, from Atlanta
this morning that he started a car
load of as fine mules and horses to-
wards Oca1a last night as one could
ever ask to see. The stock will ar
rive here tomorrow afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

The Star is very sorry to say that
Mr.. H. A. Black, who came here
about a month ago from Richmond,
Va, in hope to restore his health, is
very sick. His wife arrived last
night. She will have the help and
sympathy of the many friends Mr..
Black has made since coming here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Mr.. VIM R. Wright, with the J. P.
Bell Co., of Lynchburg, Va, which
firm printed the Marion County
Booklet, was in the city last night.
He was on his way to South Florida
to look after a big contract for his
firm and stopped to see Secretary
Rooney
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
MRS. MOORHEAD ENTERS
THE CONTEST

i wish to announce to my friends
that l am entering the contest for
the automobile now going on in the
Ocala Banner, and is my time is al
most entirely taken up, being away
most of the time, | shall be obliged
to depend largely on my friends for
their support. Respectfully,
1-29-tf Mrs. j. R. Moorhead.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

II you want shoes without the
extra touches" which raise the
price and lower the value, see our
cnildren's, misses and ladies' shoes
for spring. Little's Shoe Parlor,
West Broadway. 1856
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
GET A MOVE ON YOU
Your Opportunity to Register for the
Primary VIII Soon Have Passed

Up to date, only 324 voters have
registered in District /, and the reg
istration is light in proportion all
over the county.
In less than five weeks, the books
will close, and then so far as the
primary, the real election, is con-
cerned, If you have not registered
you will be disqualified
Previous registrations are worth
no more than a last years bird s
nest.
Get a move on YOU
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
JUST RECEIVED

Just received a full line of Stead
fast shoes for men. On Nov LIST
these shoes were raised fifty cents a
pair. But We will sell them this sea-
SON at the old price, SIS. Little's
Shoe Parlor. 1-28-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

The last of the members of the
Homosassa Fishing Club went to
their Atlanta homes today in their
private car. Among those in the
party leaving today were Drs. Rid
ley and J. c. Carter, old friends of
DR.. Walter Hood.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Friends of Mr.. Bert Maloney will
be glad to know that he has been re-
moved to his home on Duyal street,
Jacksonville, from DeSoto Sanitar-
ium where he has been i'll for some
time and is gradually improving
Times-Union.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
SUGAR HAMMOCK LANDS
Partridge Woodrow Company
Selling Agents
Merchants Block, Ocala

The venerable DR.. Billingsley con-
tinues about the same. He is free
from pain and cheerful Judge Jes-
Sc Billingsley was obliged to leave
for Miami yesterday, but will return
as soon as possible. Another son, Mr..
Arch Billingsley, with his wife, ar
rived this morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Messrs. Roberts and Mcintosh of
McIcer & MacKay's undertaking de-
partment went to Crystal River this
morning To embaIm the body of Mrs.
NJ. H. Hunt, who died last night.
The remains viii be sent to Mrs.
Hunts old home at Lansing Mich.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Mr.. Thornton Stringfellow Of
Gainesville is here consulting with
Mr.. S. NJ Davis lessee of the Ocala
House, on the numerous changes and
improvements that are to be made
on the hotel
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

the. statement than when a couple
is fist married they seem to want to
devouf. one another, then year or
SO later they regret that they did not
follow first inclinations.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Supervisor of Registration D. VI.
Bareo has been Obliged by an at
tack of fever to return to his home
at Cotton Plant, but has left his
books in the competent charge of
Mr.. Geo. j. Ross
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

The Harrington lobby was so full
o travelling men and tourists last
of travelling men and tourists last
to turn without stepping on their
yalises.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

". ". Stripping, the well known
meat salesman, OF Ocala, passed
thru Gainesville yesterday, en- route
to Jacksonville, where he was called
on business.-Gainesvil Sun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
THE NEW EXPRESS RATES
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 4, 1914

In conformity with the order of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
the following table is illustrative of
some Of the differences between the
new and old rates between Ocala and
the following points:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

COTTAGE FOR RENT-My cot
tage on South Third street, next
door west of the primary school
house, all modern conveniences, is
for rent at $40 per month. R. r.
Carroll. 1-23-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

j. D. McDuffy, the hustling color
ed farmer, has seventeen acres OF
cabbage that are fine to see, and is
planning for seventy-five acres of
watermelons and cantaloupes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

All Kinds of pastry, cakes and
bread fresh every day. I'm quality
! we trust-not quantity" Carriers
Bakery, North Main street. 1-26-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair east and south portions; rain
northwest portion tonight or Friday;
colder Friday extreme northwest
portion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

The OcaIa House has had to do
some planning and shifting around
to care for its guests lately, the
house being crowded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Mr.. G.. NJ. Trammell, county judge
OF Polk county and a cousin of the
governor, was in town yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

One Singer sewing machine in
good order for $40 at B. Goldman's.
Why pay more? 1-28-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Fresh bread, cakes and pies every
day; delivered to any part of the
city. Heintz' Bakery. 12-31-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Dry batteries, guaranteed full
strength for 19c. at B. Goldman's.
Why pay more? 1-2S-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Don't forget the typewriter sup
plies, all kinds, at The Murray Com
pany. 129-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Victrola records for February and
a big supply of the latest sheet music
and music books at Lansford's, oppo-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

You can get the best typewriter
the Royal, for $500 at The Murray
Company. 1-29-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Call pnone zsI If you wish to ex-
change furniture. fl-20-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Mr. W. F. Malcolm, the Reming-
ton typewriter hustler, paid the Star
a pleasant call this morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

BaIl-bearing skates for $3.50 at B.
Goldman,s. Why pay more? 1-2S-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Subscribe for your magazines at
The Murray Company 1-29-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Call phone 291 if you want to buy
furniture. 11-20-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure F. J Cheney & Co.
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and fin
ancially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by his firm.
National Bank of Commerce,
Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price Is cts.
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. Adv
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

You ca nget your pictures framed
at The Murray Company. 1-29-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

If you are interested in furniture
read ad on page s. 11-20-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
WORLD ALMANACs FOR 1914

World Almanacs at Billiards., 8
cents each. 1-29-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
OCALA OCCURRENCES
Moose meet this evening.

Annual unredeemed pledge sale at
b. Goldman's. Why pay more? 1-2S-o
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

DIR. w. X. LANE-Specialist, Eye
Ear, Nose and Throat. Office Law
Library Building. Oca1a-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Call phone 291 If you have second
hand furniture to sell. 11-20-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
SUGAR HAMMOCK LANDS
Neutrality-suspicious. Company
Selling Agents
Merchants Block, Ocala
CoNCoRDIA LODGE F. :. OF A.

Concordia Lodge. Fraternal Union
of America, meets IL Yonge's Hall
on the second Thursday evening of
each month. Geo. L. Taylor, F.M.
Chas. Z. Sage, Secretary. AID
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Board of Trade meets tonight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29

Observation-Disclosures Company
Selling Agents
Merchants Block, Ocala 1-13-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-01-29
New Orleans

GEO. T. MAUGHS,
Agent, Ocala, Fla.
The Cecil Whig., 1914-01-03
CHILDS

Miss Nan Blake is spending few
days in Philadelphia with her sister,
Mrs. Keir.
The Christmas entertainment and
Watch Meeting held at Leeds M. P.
Church on Wednesday night was well
attended. The ladies served hot cof-
fee and lemonade during the social
part of the evening and every one
seemed to have good time.
Mr.. John Spence on Monday attend
ed the funeral of his cousin Miss Anna
May Russell, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Keir, of Phila-
delphia, have returned home after
spending the holidays with Mrs. Keir's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Blake.
Misses Margaret and Katherine
Hartnett and Miss Laurence of Phiia-
delphia have been spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Hartnett.
D. NJ, our local Postmaster, can be
seen strolling down the corridors of a
certain Wilmington candy store, some
times more than once a week.
Mr.. James Camp, from the firm Of
A. G. Weber & Co., Washington, is
spending a few days with friends at
Childs. Welcome to our borough,
Jimmie.
The reports of various hold-ups at
night in our neighborhood, during the
past fe wweeks, have got on the
nerves of some of our residents. We
hear that our R. R. officials are carry
ing new Smith and Weston guns. But
some of our young men prefer good
lock in either hand.
The Cecil Whig., 1914-01-03
wHG ELKToN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. 1914
Scott Mckinney, third, none of the
prizes going out of Elk Neck.

Scott Mckinney, third, none of the
prizes going out of Elk Neck.
The label on a newspaper indicates
the time to which the subscription is
paid in full and is everywhere regard
ed as a receipt. 1t is also regarded
as notice to a subscriber of the
amount due on his subscription.
Scarlet fever and tonsilitis are
bringing suffering to several homes
in Elkton and are calling for unus-
ual care on the part of both people
and health officers lest there be SER
ious epidemic of same.
Rev. Thomas E. Martindale, pastor
of Asbury M. E. Church, at Salisbury,
formerly of Elkton, has been invited
to return to Salisbury for another
Conference year.
A box social will be held at the
home of Mr.. James Benson of Sum-
nit Bridge, Thursday evening. If
stormy next night. Ladies bring
boxes.
The Cecil Whig., 1914-01-03
LOCAL JOTTINGS
Be sure and write it 1914.

Be sure and write it 1914.
Willard Barrow, of New Bridge, re-
Gently had his hand badly crushed by
catching it in machinery at Cecil Pa
per Mill.
For the first time this season the
Susuuehanna river was closed to navi-
cation Tuesday by ice extending from
Spesutia Island.
After completing the work of haul
mig gravel on the road between Cherry
Hill and Providence Corner for the
county, one of the teamsters suggest
ed that all put in day free of charge
hauling gravel for a short stretch of
the road leading from Marple's gravel
pit to the Providence road, over which
they had travelled and which had been
bdaly cut up by the heavy teams. 1t
resulted in sixty-five teams hauling
224 loads of gravel on this stretch of
road, which will cost the county moth
ing.
The Alumni Association of Della
ware College will hold its annual ban
quet at the Hotel dupont, Wilmington,
February 81.
A pulpit light of brass has been
placed in Trinity Church, Elkton, in
memory of the late Alfred Wetherill,
for about quarter of a century the
honored Senior Warden of Trinity
Parish. The light is the gift of his
nieces, the Misses Marian and Julia
Young, of this town.
On Sept. 81, last, Charles Crawford,
of the First district, shot and killed
two hounds belonging to Cornelius Da-
Wis, neighbor, which were running
over Mr.. Crawford's farm and which
he thought had killed number of his
sheep a short time before. The case
was heard before Magistrate l.. o.
Cameron on Monday, and the decision
was that Mr. Crawford pay $25 for the
dogs and also pay the costs of the
case.
Rev. Asbury Burke, of Bethel, was
called to Camden, N. j., this week by
the death of his sister.
Mr.. James f. Powers, founder and
until recently President Of the Powers
Foundry Co., of Elkton, has removed
to Philadelphia. Mr.. John Ward, who
was the book-keeper of the Foundry
for several years, has also resigned.
The Pastors sermon topics at Elk
ton Presbyterian Church, tomorrow,
The Cecil Whig., 1914-01-03

y elected thief ollowing officers
rot tn& year 1919: Councillor, S. Har
vey Barrett; Vice Councillor, Jacob
P. Torbert; Jr. Past Councillor, llar-
vey T. Davis: Recording Secretary,
Alpheus A. Pierce; Financial Sec.'e-
tary, William M. Hines; Treasure,
John F. Pierce: Conductor, Joseph Is.
Brown; Warden, Charles E. Brow;
Inside Sentinel, Charlie, II. Kincade;
Outside Sentinel, William j. Nesbilt;
Chaplain, Cecil Kirk; Representative
to Funeral Benefit Association, JOS
eph P Brown; alternate, Harvey T.
Davis; Representative to State Coln-
Gil, Cecil Kirk; alternate, Joseph D.
Foist; Trustees, Harvey T. Davis,
Cecil Kirk and Alpheus A. Pierce
Wallace Steele, of near Colora, re-
Gently fell from a tree which he vas
trimming, and was painfully injured.
Revival services are in progress at
Bethesda NJ. P. Church, Oakwood.
Prof. Joseph S. Wilmington, well
known in this county by reason of his
attendance upon Leslie Camp, died at
his home in Baltimore, on Thursday
of last week. He was 72 years of age
and had ben teaching in Maryland
schools for over 46 years.
AS forecasted in last weeks Whig,
the Circuit Court has appointed An
drew d. Dean to be the new Crier of
the Court, filing the place made va
cant by the recent death of George A.
Brown.
jackson Union S. S. near Cowen-
town, held it's annual Christmas SER
ivce on Sunday night last. The pro-
gram was varied, consisting of recita-
tions and music. Rev. A. VanOveren
pastor of Head of Christiana Presby-
terian Church, made an address, after
which gifts were distributed to mem
bers of the school. The Supt. Miss
Anna Scott, received beautiful tok-
en- of esteem from the Sunday school,
while the "True Blue" class remem-
bered Rev. and Mrs. VanOveren and
the class teacher, Miss Kimbe.
The Peninsula Horticultural meet
ing will be held in Elkton, January
l~13-15. Full program will appear in
next weeks Whig. Prizes on exhibits
of fruits and vegetables amount to
more than $1200.
Sheriff John A. Morgan has pur-
chased Ford touring car.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Swoyer and
their daughter, Miss Dorothy, of San
dy Hill farm, solved the empty stock
ing problem for Elk Neck again this
year. All the children of that section,
both white and colored, were remem-
bered with appropriate gifts on Xmas
\ morning. Mr.. Swoyer also arranged
~ shooting match open to all contest
7s on Friday, with handsome prizes.
Ninners were Clinton w. Purner,
larry l.. Wilson, second; w.
The Cecil Whig., 1914-01-03

y, WA! be appTO'TldIe W Iile
Year. 1896 a. m., "One Good
ton; 1880 p. M, "The New
Call to the Church" Mems Or
d Bible Class at the close of the
lg service. Christian Endeavor
g at 6:45 p. m. All are cordial
.ome to all our services.
new Gilpin's bridge, over the
k creek, just north of Elkton,
iened for travel last week. The
Hered bridge was bown away
a gale in October. Some work
mains to be done on the sides
lor of the new structure, but
+; may pass over in safety.
a Council, No. GA, Jr. o. U. A.
The Cecil Whig., 1914-01-03
Mid-Winter
Clothing for Men

and Boys, Young Men and Lit
tie Boys.
Mems Suits, SIS to $50.
Mems Overcoats, $5 to $50.
Odd Trousers, 81 to $6.
Fancy Vests, ST to SIS.
Storm Refers, $3.50 to $40.
Mackinaws, $6 to $40.
Latest and best styles, qualities
that are right and all at moderate
prices.
Boys Suits, SIS to $18.
Little Boys, $3.50 to SIP.
Boys Overcoats, S. to SIS.
Little Boys, 81 to SIS.
Refers, $3.50 to $i0.
Boys Mackinaws, S. to So.
Everything here that Boys
wear, Clothes, Hats, Shoes and
Furnishings. The kind that
Father wears; and the kind that
Boys like.
ESQ., ESQ.,. e; MULLINS s;;;s''' s;::. g.:
WILMINGTON
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-08
Accused of Robbing
Herman Farmer Boys

/ BLAIR, Neb., Aug. 7.-(special Tele-
gram )-Charles Adams was brought from
Herman this afternoon by Sheriff Comp
ton and will be given a preliminary hear
ing tomorrow on the charge OF highway
robbery. Late last evening Adams and
three other hoboes entleed Glen stroble
and John Mcpherson. two young boys
about Is years old. who had been working
on farm near Herman. 10 a distance of
about mile south of town and robbed
Strobe OF $50 and Mcpherson OF S1S
They then tied the boys hands behind
them and cutting a hole through the col
lar OF their coats pulled II over their
hands and relied II. The Toys were
threatened with death II they made any
alarm.
One Of the boys worked himself loose
and notified the Herman night police
who organized posse and caught Adams
as he was boarding a midnight freight.
The other three made their escape
Adams had $3.50 In his pockets and to-
night was identified as the man who
broke into the private room Of Landlord
Petersen of the Clifton hotel at Blair
and stole a lot OF silverware last week
He Is about q years old and gave his
home as Denver. Colo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-08

HOGS-Tbe lightest run of the week
showed up this morning, only eleven cars,
or about 100 head, being received. The
total for the five days amounts to 1881
head, being about a fourth tho size Of
the supply for the same days OF both last
In filling the scant orders they had
this morning. packers did Just what they
were afraid of doing on Thursday; that
Is, they came into competition with the
shippers and speculators on the few loads
OF fresh hogs that were here. and prices
proceeded TO soar. There never was any
real trading established Each salesman
IN the majority OF cases he got IL. with
the result that hogs sold anywhere from
15c to- In extreme cases 50c above Thurs
Cay. With 30 few hogs here, there 10 no
use In trying TO quote the average mar
ket, and all that can be done 10 TO COM
pare individual sales for the two days
which Is. OF the best. an unsatisfactory
method. T9day's prices ranged all the
way from $500 10 as high ar $3.50 Ship
pers again bought the long end OF the
supply and one packer who did succeed
In filling an order, only got three or four
loads. This buyer quoted his purchases
as 40c above yesterday
TOday's trade Indicates a condition that
white much better than during the
earlier part Of the week, is stu far from
normal IN that II Is absolutely feverish.
Packers are almost afraid 10 get in while
the receipts remain 80 light, as every
bid they make has TO come into direct
competition with a shipper or speculator
offer. IL Is safe TO say though that the
market Is now adjusting itself 70 the I'M
usual conditions, and prices are rapidly
regainlng all that they lost on their big
drop the first half OF the week.
REPRESENTATIVE sales.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-08

The situation today was much the same
as II has been all the week that ia, of
ferings have been scarce at outside
points. while the local trade has been
literally supplied Because of the meager
receipts az other markets. the local buy
ers were willing TO allow another adj
vance, resulting In the bulk OF lambs be-
Ing active sellers at prices strong 70 10
10 Is cents higher than. yesterday and
fully a quarter better than the close OF
the previous week. Practically all the
decent killing lambs moved at S.25, the
top being $3.50. There we're some lambs
Al SEQ that went to the packers but
these were light and something on the
feeder order Sorting In all cases was
iiRht and the culs and seconds sold as
killers the same as on the previous days
OF the week.
4 very moderate supply OF ewes and
yearllngs today moved readily. showing
an advance Of 10 TO IL cents over yester-
day. No wethers were I'm sight Fat
ewes ranged all the way from A75 60
Ni5 and yearllngs S6ib TO $50. Aged
sheep are also a quarter higher than a
week ago.
Quotations on range sheep and lambs
Good TO choice lambs, &OOGS3O: fair TO
good lambs, S760GS. 90: feeder lambs $3.50
@LiO yearlings, good TO choice 5000
6.95; fair to good yearlings, s5.755f6Oo:
feeder yearlings, S. &fl510; good 10
wethers S5.S0G5.60: feeder wethers A0Oai
40. good 10 choice ewes S500dfS Is: fair
to good ewes, A75d5.OO feeder ewes, Ss,sj
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-08
BRADsTRrEr's TRADE REVIEW
Activity Has Been CurteiIed 10 Its
Lowest Limits.


NEW YORK, Aug 7.-Bradstreets will
say tomorrow;
The American business world has spent
the week I'm absorbing the shock OF the
precipitation OF the European war, ana
pending the taking OF necessary pre-
cautions, activity has been curtailed TO
lowest limitR This Is especially true OF
operations Ia large financial and CONNER.
varied steps that have had TO be taken,
the progress made has been In n high
degree gratifying,
Repression has been widely In evidence,
but absolute stagnation has been largely
In export and import trade, Congestion
of wheat at the ports, consequent upon
the partial stoppaEe of shipping trade
and the dislocation OF the exchange mar
ket, has reacted back upon the railroads
and therce to the western farmers, and
the movement Is slowing down.
There has been a general rise In prices
of nearly all staples where open markets
exist, with marked effect noted on all
lines of imported goods, which are gem
orally held higher. Food stuffs and i'm
ported textile products are strong. The
wheat and domestic food stuffs markets
generally have moved higher. but lack
OF outlet and of financing power, In view
of the situation abroad, checks free buy
ing OF staples that foreigners need.
There is feeling that domestic manu-
facturers will have fall trade more "a
themselves than appeared possible short
while ago.
Bradstreets reports bank clearings faH
the week ended August at t29S5, 00l
decrease OF per cent from last year;
business failures at 262 against 26S last
year