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Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Orchards Traded for Wheat Ian

Medford.-Buckeye Orchards. own
ed by Houston Brothers, which wor
Yellow Newtown sweepstakes at the
Spokane Apple Show in 1911, was
traded to C. H. Owen. of Stockton, Cal
for 100 acres Of wheat and alfalfa land
Buckeye Orchards consist of 35 acres
of pears and apples and 46 acres Of
dairy land and is one Of the best fruit
properties in this section Of the state
Houston Brothers will raise cattle and
hogs on larger scale than is possible
in the Rogue river valley.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
YOU SHOULD TRY
| HOSTETTER'S
| STOMACH BITTERS
AT ONCE. 1T REALLY HELPS
Mortaaqed rhouahts.

The assumption that when Mr.. Will
son stated the other day that his
thoughts were mortgaged beyond re-
call" he was referring to critical in
ternational affairs was doubtless eor-
rect But 1t appears that there was g
second mortgage on his thoughts
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
That's Different.

Faint heart never won fair lady,
you know"
Nonsense! l know q man who's
got four million dollars and weak
heart. and all the girls are just crazy
to marry him"
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
HuckIeberrIes Drug on Market.

Portland.-Southern Oregon grapes
were in larger supply this week.
Among the receipts were several ship
ments of good Tokays, which brought
80 cents to 81 crate. Concords were
scarce and sold at Is cents. Califor-
MIA grapes were unchanged.
Huckleberries continue more or less
of a drug on the market, and though
quoted at 4@5 cents, are hard TO move.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
URIC ACID
NEVER CAUSED
RHEUMATISM

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you have Rheumatism. acute or chronic-no mat
Ter what your condition = write today for my
FREE BOOK on RHEUMATISM - Its Cause
and Cure" Thousands call it The most wonder
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ABSOLUTELY FREE.
JESSE A. CASE Dept. sss. Brockton. Mass.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Nature,a Own.

what are these?" inquired tho
young housewife.
Peas In pods"
DO peas come In podsy What love-
ly sealed packages. Kansas city
Journal
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Mo Alternative.

Mrs. Climber-You will find society
is made up of two classes, my child.
Daughter-What are they, mother?
Mrs. Climber - Undesirables and
people we don't know.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Well Qualified.

II wish to go to the front"
Have you had any experience In
nursingy"
"oh. yes. once took the part OF q
nurse In college play."-Louisyille
Courier Journal.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28

Portland.-Dollar wheat was again
in evidence in the local market. Ten
thousand bushels Of November blue
stem changed hands at the Merchants
Exchange at this price. Another sale
OF 10000 bushels of bluestem for this
months delivery at 99h cents was
posted. Country dealing at about the
same basis or higher has been report.
ed for several days. One lot was
bought in Eastern Oregon, special
transaction, at equal to $1.02.
BY consistently holding out for high
er prices the farmers Of the North
west have succeeded in forcing the
market up to 10 cents bushel since
the first of the month, and this in the
face of a steadily rising freight mar
ket. The last steamer reported taken
was at zoos, but 1t is stated that own
ers are now asking, with the Canal
closed, 120 to 1855. Exporters con-
tinue to buy, however, and they are
compelled to pay the prices farmers
demand.
The bluestem purchases at the Ex-
change were at advances of to 1k
cents over Mondays prices. Other
bids for the near months were un-
changed. December offers, which
were too low when first posted on
Monday, were adjusted to bring them
into line with the other deliveries.
Barley bids were raised 25 to SO
cents. Oats were irregular, from rs
cents lower to rs cents higher.
Patent flour was still available at
the former price, but the market was
firm. The export market was reported
inactive.
Reviewing conditions in the Euro
pean wheat markets, Broomhall says:
Strength in wheat is due entirely
to American advance and heavy Con-
tinental takings, but the advance Is
considered extraordinary in the face
Of big American crops and strong
freights. Importers are obliged to pay
unexpected prices and 1t is feared that
this advance will continue, or at least
as long as Continental buyers follow
the advance"
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
The Fly,s Day Off.

Museum Where's the hu.
man fly?
Attendant = Can't perform today.
His wife's been swatting him.-Balti-
more American.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28

Patience--Do you ever look back
over the past?
Patrice-Why. bless your heart!
That's the only way one can look at
the past.-Yonkers Statesman.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
overtaken.

"And when you eloped with the
girl" asked a friend, did her father
follow your"
did he?" said the young man.
Rather. He's living with us yet
London Opinion.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
OF Course Not.

"My boy. if hadn't worked and
shaved. you could never carry on this
way. Why don't you settle down and
60 to work."
why. you don't want your grand
son to carry on this way. do you?"
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
TinelY.

"Now, Susan" said the mistress to
the new maid. I'VE always want our
meals promptly on the hour"
"Yes'm." said the maid politely.
"Will any hour do?"
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Small Chance.

"Do you ever expect to be married? p
"Well, that depends. II can find
girl with a million or two who does
mt want to be married for herself
alone"
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Explained.

Caller--What a tiny little chap your
brother IL.
Eisie--I guess that's cause he's only
my half brother.--Boston Transcript.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
The Rlp Van WlnkIe Kind.

Salesman--Why not try one OF our
Rip Van Winkle rugs. madam? Pros
pective Purchaser What kind are
they? Salesman--They have an un.
usually long nap.--Indianapolis Star,
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28

Physiology Teacher-Clarence. you
may explain how we hear things.
Ciarence--Pa tells 'em to ma as Il sc.
cret. and ma gives 'em away ut the
bridge ciub.--Cleveland Leader,
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regu-
late and invigorate stomach. liver and
bowels. Sugar-coated. tiny granules.
easy to take as candy.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
DENTAL HEADQUARTERS
FOR OUT-OF-TOWN PEOPLE

People from all parts OF
Oregon and Washing
ton constantly visit our
Office for dental treat
ment. Our skill is ac-
knowledged. and our
promptness In finish
ing work in one day
when required is appre-
ciated by out-of-town
patrons.
DIR. Wise Is a false
tooth expert. There is
ALWAYS ONE BEST
in every calling. and
DIR. Wise lays claim to
this distinction in Ore
gon. % Years experience.
What we can't guar
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
Another Solution.

II have solved one problem. won't
have a lot of soiled dishes on hand
when my wife gets home"
"How's that?"
"Pve broken most of EN-"
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1915-10-28
NORTHWEST MARKET REPORTS;
GENERAL CROP CONDITIONS
PORTLAND MARKETS.

wheat--Bluestem, 9shc; fortyfold, eSc
club, sSMe; red fife. sahe; red Russian
6ats--No, 1 white. feed, s2t,75.
Bariey-No, l feed. $685. brewing
$3.50. -.
ton: shorts, ssS; rolled barley, sSS9s6.
Cern-whole. $3.50 per ton; cracked
y-Eas.srn orssSS m tl%SS,,Sy. IS;S,,s s,s9Ras; s9RaS;
1850: cheat. SOLO; oats and vstch, siiS
getabies-Artichokes 7SQsoc per
Sage. ic per pound garlic. i5c per pound;
peppers, 4Ibc per pound; eggplant, 4@6c
per pound. sprouts, S@i0c per pound
7SesSsiSs: Lima ma beans. @ S SWsc; celery. 500
Green Fruits---Peaches, 4oG5oc per box;
watermelons. lYlhc per pound: apples,
ssSg'ssS SoS: grapes. ssSSsiSS per crate; casa,
bas. Inc per pound; cranberries, $4,000
per rV.asSesssso saeS: swsets sSs Ss0p per hundred
Onions--oregon, Sl,S6 per sack.
Eggszoregon ranch; buying prices: s:.S0 No
Poultry-Hens. ls@ite; Springs, isMQ
lac; turkeys, 170lsc: ducks, white. 1870
i5c; colored, l0G11o; geese. s@ioc.
selling Hsser at size: f firsts. asc; 0 Prints and
cartons, extra. Prices paid to producers:
Country creamery. 2s@2sc; according to
quality SssssrfS aST premium s,s SS se sse
yeal-Eaney. ioQiohe per pound.
RSrsn,9sk onIsss :rSS SSs$s per psS gSpnS SSana
saited calf. lsc; green hides. 1stc; green
kip, 15c; green calf. 1sc: dry hides. 2ec;
27Ssse; Fali lambs Wool. siSsSc.
Mohair-~Oregon, 27930c per pound.
Cascara Bark-old and new. sh04c
PeitsMDry long -wooled pelts. 15hc:
dry short-wooled pelts, 1lHc; dry shear
lings, 106l5c each; salted shearlings, f60
CSC each; dry goat. long hair, lSc each:
long g-wooled pelts. September. 75cGs1.2S
cattie-choice steers. ss.5o@7: medium
steers. s5,25GS75; choice cows. s5g66o;
S750ts5: hsifsrs' ss5oGs; bulls. $50
Hogs-Light. sS.75Q7lo; heavy. $3.50
sheep-wethers. s4759s.25; ewes. $40
$50; lambs. $5,5o9Tl75.
SEATTLE MARKETS.
wheat-Bluestem, csc: Turkey red. csc:
fortyfold. s7c; club. s5c:- fife. s2c: red
Russian, e1c. Barley $26.50. Yesterdays
car receipts: Wheat. 1903: oats. 6: barley.
20; hay. 40; flour. 6.
TACOMA MARKETS.
wheat-Bluestem. s9c: fortyfolds sec;
club, csc; red fife. 92c. Flour advanced
zoe a barrel Car receipts: Wheat, 50;
barley, 8; corn, /; oats, 2; hay. 10.
Butter@.Washington creamery. ss0ssc:
Oregon. 30@31c.
CReese-Limburger zoe; block Swiss.
20921c; Tillamook, 15c: Washington. 16c;
EggsGFresh ranch. 470sOc; cold stor-
age. 27G2Sc dozen.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-07

means something, as he has been
handling the team with a free hand
and apparently without interference
from the owners.
Kauff will be disciplined by the Tip
Top boss, backed to the limit by
President Ward. For his first jump
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-07

ing offense Kauff was let off with a
reprimand, but now that he has quit
for the second time he will be dis
ciplined. A suspension has been
placed against him, which means a
loss. Of salary.
Tomorrow Tinker's people will re-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
PnbIic'a IntcreAt.

Recent predictions OF very low prices
for Steel stock were made on the the
DRY that public confidence would he
badly shaken by the cutting of OF the
dividend leading TO "a wave OF liqulda-
don. Otherwise there was not much
to encourage the likelihood OF disas-
trous decline since the outstanding long
account was small and the minimum
prices INSTRUCTED speculative campaign.
for the fall. There has been no evil
dence of heavy public selling ye.. II
il does not come the theory that wide
distribution is the best protection The
market for a stock can have will be con-
vincingly illustrated. When a stock is
widely distributed and In such cnor-
nous quantity as Steel IL it would
seem as IL stampede would De the
simplest thing in the world. The direct
opposite is the case. Perhaps this -
because the stock IS 700 far away from
Wall Street TO become Immediately
available, and when the decline Is we'll
under way the holder thinks he MAY
well stick 10 the end peTnabS tha
public has little financial judgment ana
given by professional Wall street. Per
haps II is because the public holdings
of the stock are too unwielGy TO he dis
lodged in a concerted way But il may
also be because securities of popular
corporation when once sold to the pub
lie become absorbed. As general ru;.
a large percentage OF them never con
back
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
The Hungry IIcnrt.

Tho mysterious shadow" of tina
Third Avenue management who has fire.
quently criticised them in the past by
means OF anonymous letters to the news
papers is trying to help the bull cam
paign in the stock His latest screed
Is passionate plea for "A distribution
OF surplus earnings to the stockholders
instead of having them "ploughed" back
into the property. The piece concludes
as follows: AS Barnum said, the great
American people love TO he humbugged.
Third Avenue stock should pay sub
stanttal dividends right now Since the
subway to West Farms was opened one
hundred million dollars has been in
vested in real estate and improvements
along that route during the past ten
years. and two hundred million has been
invested in other sections OF the bor-
ough during tho same period. And look
at the hundreds II millions invested on
upper Broadway since the subway was
built along that route. Third Ayenu.
will surely earn 10 7cr cent. on It's stock
In 1915. 1t Is I'm splendid financial ana
physical conditions the hes, traction
property In America to-day--and ia GER
tain to have a most brilliant and pront-
able future. 1t will easily 20 10 500
a share Now subways win advance II
to 5000 a share in time"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.
A Market for steel.

There was big market for Steel
common stock yesterday. we'll above the
new minimum price. In other words,
for the first time since the big decline
began the demand for the stock Was
equal to the supply. The slight upward
reaction probably represented cover
ing of short contracts. The changed
conditions in the market for Steel may
have been made possible by one OF two
Developments. or perhaps both may ha:y
had a part in II. Either tho market had
become choScd up with short sale
that Is 20 say the volume of short sale,
had run ahead OF the liquidation tenn
porarily. or liquidation had become sub
stantially accomplished and the stock
had arrived at price level where new
buying had been attracted In Consiur--
able quantity Both theories are fe1s-
ble. Spectators for the fall In steel
have been simply gorged with their
success. Undoubtedly many OF them
operated recklessly and we're surprised
when they realized the extent OF their
position. Even II Steel has not yet
reached the absolute bottom some specu-
lators will inevitably overstay their mar
ket and start the real recovery. On the
other hand, IL is possible that the under
lying cause for the recovery in Steel was
actually n drying w OF the supply. In
these cases there Is always n point
where liquidation does stop and the dis.
position OF the public 20 be frightened
out Is usually exaggerated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02

MONDAY, February !.
Receipts Of bCeycs for two DAYS we're
1880 head. including 81 cars for the mar
kei. There We're 55 cars Of steers for sale
but owing to the quarantine of the Jersey
city stock yards forbldding stock to be
taken away from those Yards only the few
steers sold for slaughter at the AbattOlr
Included within the stock yards changed
hands. Unless the Government authorities
should relax the quarantine no disposition
or the cattle at those yards was likely to
be effected to-day. Bulls and cows at the
New York yards were active, and thin
COWS and bulls firm. medium to choice
cows 25r,. higher. oxen sold at $50 per
100 los; bulls at Si@SI; cows at s3.5OG1
S6.I5, Dressed beef quiet but steady at
llMl+c. for city dressed native sides.
Receipts OF calves for two days were
.. t5l head, including 1885 for the market.
Most Of the trading was at the New York
yards, where vcals were In active demand
and full steady; other calves higher. Com
mon TO prime veals sold at sea tl3 per 100
lbs: culls at S7HsSj0: barnyard calves at
So a. ts.2j; yearlings at 15p{5.75, Dressed
calves steady at Is delsc. for city dressed
Veals and l24l61ac. for country dressed.
Receipts Of sheep and lambs for two
days were 5,S59 head, including 5h cars
for the market. Sheep were stedsy;
lambs steady to Arm. Common to prime
sheep sold at tI.bOqSe per 100 lbs, ordi-
nary to choice lambs at ss,25Dss40.
Dressed mutton steady Mt sh q1lc, per ID:
dressed lambs at l2Hlic,; hog dressed
steady at S6as7.5o per carcass,
Receipts Of hogs for two days were
1927 head; about u cars on sale Mar
ket steady at S7250s76o per 100 lbs.
country dressed hogs steady At sq1ohe.
per lb
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02

Whether Steel stock is to SEQ lower
prices than those already made ~ not
tho first stage OF tho decline has
passed. Tho market has registered"
the shock OF the news by {. drastic re-
adjustment In tho price. lis possible
now 10 estimate tho probable extent
OF tho damage done by tho passing OF
the stock from the dividend paying
class to tho non-dividcnd paying class.
From npTv on the market for the
stock will be two sided. Speculative
buying on the tong side has reap
peared A further decline will not find
tho market absolutely h1Ho OF buy
ing orders. as Il was on the way down
from 5lh to 40. There was talk yes
terday Of accumulation Of Steel in ths
tlhrttes by the large financial inter
ests. That ts not Incredible. In
1904 tho outlook for the Corporation
appeared about as bad az could be.
Even receivurship runors were heard.
Nevertheless there was a point below
which Steel could not be forced. The
reason was that the public had refused
to sell any longer. and offerings were
being steadily accumulated by far see
ing people. These people realized that
Steel was the best buy when things
looked worst ard that the trade was
subject to Kaleidoscope changes. No
body will deny that the Corporation n
stronger financially now than 1t was
ten years ago or that II has moro
friends.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
THE COPPER MARKET.
Asking Price Raised Again, with
Lake at 10 Cents.

Asking prices for copper were raised
again yesterday, with lake at 10 cents
and clcctrolytlc at IAN @14N The
market was not particularly active. In
fact some producers reported scarcity If
inquiry.
The fortnightly statistics from Lon
don showed decrease OF 1,lSS tons in
visible supply in England, France and
afioat thereto, the amount on February
being 30,022 tons.
Exports OF copper from the three
leading Atlantic ports during the month
of December, according to belated an
nouncement made yesterday, totalled
22,l66 tonh
Producers continued to find difficulty
in quoting spelter, but ~ cents st,
Louis was named as a fair nominal
price last night.
Lead prices remained unchanged at
$50 cents, the new quotation named
late last week by producers. Not much
business was done, however, and predic-
lions were made that the market would
he allowed to drop back 10 poiRts with
a falling OF in demand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
An Orthodox Rise.

According TO the chart readers" tho
rise in the stock market made a pro-
nounced bull point Yesterday morn
ing the averages showed that the reac.
ton from the top cached on January
rise was just one-halt Of the extent OF
the previous advance. The upturn yes
terday was. therefore. entirely in order.
as any one who has read the primers
on speculative movements knows. Con-
vincing proof has been afforded that the
stock market Is on the upturn. 1t would
be surprising 10 tho outsider II he could
know what an influence these consider
atoms exert. But after all there is no
business IN the world where a man will
risk his capital on such nimsy grounds
as In Wall Street speculation.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
THE STEEL MARKET.
steel Compa Seek Second
Quarter Business at SI.Ib.

Conditions in the steel trade remain
about the same. Mill operations are at
tho rate OF about 30 per cent. OF ca
pacity, while incoming business con-
unues somewhat above production. The
United States steel Corporation received
an order for 27,O00 tons OF rails from
the Chicago Northwestern, Equipment
buying continues duh. however. though
some inquiry is reported.
Steel companies are seeking second
quarter business at Sl.l5 on bars. plates
and shapes, but consumers have as yet
shown no disposition to purchase far
ahead, and in some instances conces-
sions from this price are to be had.
Reports from Plttsburg state that mill
operations are being maintained and
that In many cases there Is additional
production.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
THE CURB MARKET.

Yesterdays curb session was dull,
with prices in the main heavy. The
only active interest taken in lnduetrials
was in United Profit Sharing. which was
sold rather heavily and at the close re-
iected a loss OF 7-16. Other industrials
were slightly easier with tho exception
of WHY'S Overland and World Film.
What activity there was in oil shares
was confined to such issues as Standard
oil of California, Prairie Pipe Line and
Ohio OIL which were from three to Ave
points lower. Anglo American Oil and
Atlantic Refining were f1rmer.
Mining shares were quiet and lower.
Bonds were more active. particularly
the Pennsylvania AS, which manifested
firm tendency, ranging between 1914
and 1919.
Transactions In detail In the market
yesterday were as follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
THE COFFEE MARKET.
Trading In Futures Dull and Fea-
tureIess.

Trading in coffee futures yesterday
was dull and featurcless. There was
no speculative Interest. and I'm the alb
sence of demand. prices were 3 to I
points lower for the active months on
sales of only $3.50 bags,
There was a holiday in Brazil Satur-
day, and the activity OF sugar was also
responsible In part for the dulness.
The local spot market was irregular.
The poorer grades of Rios were steady
owing to small supplies. but demand
was dull. Rio Is We're quoted at sA
cents and Santos As 97s no cents. The
cost and freight markets wore I'M
changed. Prices were.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
THE SUGAR MARKET.


The raw sugar market continued
strong yesterday. the basis for spot be-
ing advanced 10 4.26ia cents, at which
price 1000 bags of prompt Cubas were
taken by a Spectator \ general adj
vance Of 10 points In the price of stand
ard graduated was also made. The
Federal and Warner companies are now
quoting 525. and other rehneries SIS
good demand for refined sugar was
reported and some buying has already
appeared at J.l5 cents.
A record days business was done in
sugar futures at tho Coffee Exchange
yesterday. total sales for the day being
5000 tons Prices were firm In SYM
patty with the advance of spot. Prices
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-02-02
PUBLIC UTILITIES.

The Commonwealth Power Railway and
Light Company reports for December, 1914,
gross earnings OF N,3il,3S4 decrease OF
an increase OF 3.35 per cent, and sur
plus after charges was s3O2,s5s, a gain Of
5.s4 There was balance after pre-
per cont. over December. 1918, For the
year ended December 81. 1914, gross earn
ings aggregated sl4,006,As+ an Increase OF
sos, an Improvement OF q 90 per cent. Sur
plus after charges was S2,2I3,78t, an ex-
pansion Of 5.bs per cent, and the balance
after preferred dividends was 3l.2S3.784
or lOl4 per cent. better than for the pre-
ceding year.