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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
WOODSFIELD, 0.

NoODSFlELo. O.. Aug. Mrs. Jane
Brown. aged 81 years. wife of Joan
Brown. who died on August OF last
year. died Sunda? evening at S:3o
o'clock of kidnar disease. Mrs. Brown
is survived b. live da2ste-s. Mrs. Bert
Griffith and Mrs. =. II. NoNe,t. OF Boise:
Idaho: Mrs. William Cunningham: OF
William Roth, of Wocdsas id: and also
by one son. ]. n. Brown. Of Wno9s'sld.
The funeral will be conducted Wedaes-.
day afternoon by Rev. z. Serhold: OF
the Evangelical church.. AM i3tscr1en :
will be in Oaklawn ce!neicry:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Renwood Rrtefa.

The National and Bell Telephone Com
panv here had large forces OF men at
work Yesterday making repairs to their
lines damaged by the storm.
Mrs Peter f'rcidllng, of Boyette. Fla.
has returned tn her home after a several
weeks visit with Carl FreidlinG.
James Rossman. of Elkins. was bust
ness visitor in Benwood yesterday.
Many slips Inconvenience the Wheel
ing Traction Company lines yesterday
They were caused ny the heavy rainfall
Charles l.. Whitaker. Of Bellaire. spent
yesterday visiting friends In South Bcn-
wood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
yr4 S+ora In Shape,

Men will commence work To-Day put
ing the Clarence Burch store in shape
for business again. The store was
damaged BY fire and water Monday night
when it was struck by lightning. con-
servate estimate TO the building ana
stock combined IS about 500. Inc oulio-
;np vas damaged to the extent OF about
5000. il is thought while. the stock was
about $500. The entire stock was
valued at 5000. and was heavily in
smred The building was also insured.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Court Convenes Tomorrow.

Marshall county court cnnrenes To-
morrow morning at the court chamber
in the court house in adjourned session
from Monday. Only routine business
will be transacted Thursday. and it is
most likely the regular July term will
ne ad ipurnad
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
seventy-flye Are Liable.

There are about seven;y-fve autotsts
who have no, secured their city auto
licenses. and they are now liable 20 ar
rest. Chief of Police RAIDER mas issued
orders to his men to arrest all Mound
City auto owners who drive without
city license tag.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Preparing Bond Issue.

Solicitor G. J. Smith has been working
upon the recent bond ..Suc. getting II IN
readiness TO present 10 the council. tn"
issue will call for an issue large enough
10 pave the streets in South Na:wo"d
and Twcnty-frst streets.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02

The tents and buildings at hAr PEI Sr - =,
evening, we're put in shape again yester,
day. and many swarmed TO the oeaSn
again last evening for cool dip. ne
tents were blown down a. the oeacn'
while otherwise very little Damage
Sultad
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Expect Good Teams,

Since the announcement or the Selec-
ton OF the new principal of the Union
high school in James II. Riddle. Of Spen-
Ger. local students believe that the ath-
lctic department Will be greatly I'M
proved. MIR. Riddle IS well known Iii the
state athletic circles and has had many
successful seasons 1T Spencer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
penairiop Schools.

Tho schools are being repaired. paint
cd and given their final cleaning before
the opening of the school year. The
painting Is being done by Contractor O.
G. Wilson. of Wheeling. Scott MCNickle.
the iauitor. is fitting blinds. painting
and decorating tho interior. When the
term opens both North AMI South War
wood schools will be in first class con-
dition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Mia Nancy BurRe,

Miss Nancy BurEe. aged 80 succurno-
ad n, -he home Of her daughter. Mrs.
Tascar OF Annadale early YESTERDAY
morning, death being due TO inhrmltes
incident TO old age. Deceased had been
i'll for over three years. and recently
her conditions was very critical. death
Yesterday being not entirely unexpected.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Dnaz Damape.
Complete ARRANGEMENTS.

At a recent meeting OF the Evening
Star lodge and Uniform Rank OF the
Knights of Pythias plans for participa-
ting in the annual picnic Of the Knight Is
of Pythias lodges of Wheeling district
at Wheeling Park to-day were completed.
It is expected that serera! hundred from
hare will attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Will Have Opening,

II is quite likely that number or the
business men Of Wheeling and the Gu
zens here will prepare program for the
opening Of the dam. It was stated ny
he officials recently that the work would
probably be all completed by SePtcm-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Roof Compl etea.

The tile roof on DIR. Webh's now house
which has been in the process of lay
ing for. the past few days. was com
pleted yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
St. Clatrsville Briefs.

Attorney Gordon D. Kinder OF Mar
tins Ferry. was a business visitor here
ATTORNEY ". J. Walker was a Woods
field visitor today.
Ira Sedgwick. of Martins Ferry, was
business visitor here today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
rodiaey C1nss Neete

The Woman's Bible class OF the Chris
tian church held n social meeting at the
home OF Mrs. Denny. Of Third street.
last evening. At the close dainty
luncheon was served the many guests.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
$4,000 FOR FLOOD RELIEF.

. WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-The senate
late today adopted Senator Underwood $
Joint resolution 70 appropriate 100000
FOR relief Of food sufferers in Alabama.
Florida, Georgia. Mississippi and North
ard South Carolina. The resolution VII
be urged In the house tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Fila, nenne Thursinv,

The social committee of Moundsvillc
Lodge. No. 2S2. +. T. .. Elks is arrang-
ing for dance 10 he held tomorrow
evening al the club. Electric fans Will
be so arranged as TO keep the dance hall
cool and comfortable. kImoerlys Or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
ar+ouo,i,ae IN Collision.

SUNDAY forenoon Clarence Eu:Eh-
barcher, driving his Overland and Will
liam Turner. driving his new Studeoaker
met in a head-on collision. tia n.aging Mr..
Turner's car considerably. None OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02

planned them to the many eager listen
erS. This particular attraction IS meet
ing with much favor. especially with the
smaller children.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Farewell Reception.

4 number Of the members os the
Presbyterian church gave farewell
party Thursday evening in tho church
parlors complimentary 20 Prof. ond Mrs.
J. V. Nelson. who Leave in few days
for their uew home Eellaire.
Excellent talks We're given by Attorney
W. B. Andrews Rev. Eyau, ". Z. Moore
and Prof. Nelson.
Prof. and Mrs. Nelson have made
many friends here during their two
years stay. who regret to see them so.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Read 70 Children

Miss Helen Hartley. substituted for
Mrs. W. R. McCulla at the Fairgrounds
yesterday afternoon. She read many de-
lightful stories, and afterwards ca
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
xorne From Convention

Howard Buoy returned on Monday eve
ming from the Epworth League conTen-
ton al Rihcview Park. near PITTS urgn:
Pa Mr.. Buoy was the representative OF
the Wellsburg VI. E. church Epworth
League and will make his report TO
them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
woodsaeld Drops One to Cambridge.

The Cambridge baseball team Ceteatsd
the, Woodsdeld team sunday AT Cam
bridge in 4 very holly contested and
5 to 2.
The Woodsheld team made thc "trip in
automobiles
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
At Convention.

Headed by Col. ". w. beall. the
Brooke county delegates TO the Pa:kers-
burg Democratic convention LETT on
Tuesday to help name candidates Tor
Judges to the state supreme court OF ap-
heals The others in the party were n.
/. Ramsey, w l.. Carter. Bart Fowler.
J. Is. Wilson. Reynolds Helsley and John
r. ElSon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Tvs at Mrs. T. Z. Hoods. Of Eighteenth

DAYS at Mrs. T. I. Hoods. Of ElEhteenIH
street.
Miss Minnie Johnston. Of Cameron. Is
the guest Of Miss Bcrnicr l.eonhar'' ot
Eighteenth street.
II. Smirh, Of Center Warwood. rs paint
ing the interior OF his Sl0rcruom. when
is located in the Lash hall.
Mrs Anna schultz and Two danE hter*.
Katherine and Esther. uf PHI Shursh. arc
the guests Of Mrs. Albert Lash. Of South
Warwoud.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02

American Guaranteed Paint, at fac
tory price, SlS5 per gallon, Moore
Brothers, Warwood, ". Va.
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BENWOOD

Many members ~ the knights Of Col
un1hus from Benwood, enjoyed the an:
nual outing Of the Carroll council OF
Wheeling. held at Wheeling Park yester-
dar afternoon. Many athletic contests
featured the afternoon and 4 ball game
was played. Dancing was enjoyed IN
the evening.
Storm Does Damage.
The heavy rain and wind storm OK
Monday night did several hundred dol
lars damage in Benwond and vicinity.
Tres we're blown down and awnings
torn from their hangines in the cliy
proper In the Boggs Run and Sherrard
districts much damaGe was done 70 inc
CrNnE.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02

American Guaranteed Paint, at fac.
tory price, $1.85 per gallon. Cooey.
BenIz Co., 500 Main St.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02

chestra will furnish music Tor oaaoinS
while refreshments will be served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
Civil CaseH Ftled.

both Of Beliaire. Rev. l. Frederick
Jones Will perform the ceremony.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
1aaiaS, Az Society,

Ladies' AID Society.
The Ladies' Md sHcrsty OF the Pleas
ant Hill ". F.: church will be en-sr-
tanned by Mrs. Joseph Archey and Mrs
a. Carriean at the home OF Mrs Archey
on Thursday.
Graham Marsh Of Wheeling IL spent
ing a few days with his brother. II,
4: Miss Vinetta Mccoy OF ststersville
! IS the guest Of Miss Beatrice AcCon-
Mrs. Mary Talbert has returned home
after a visit with relatives In Stecoeia-
Miss Edna McCleary is Ill
William Kelvie Of South Wheeling
purchased the &. 4. kerner farm near
Mt 0livet recently.
Miss Bess and Helen Dorsey returned
ter a visit with relatives here. They
: were accompanied by Miss Mary Cloudy.
who will spend a few days in Wheeling;
The Bethlehem Union sunday scnool
will hold a picnic on wednesday. Aug
Misses Clarice and Celeste Rife WIS.,
tied Mrs. J, r: Roth on Sunday.
Mrs. S. A: Gacvin. Miss 1nsz Th9sn-
S Se9h MSS Hoeye azt of geshIsh a Were vs
ing at the o. N. Garvin home on FIJI
Mrs. James Esffsr of Elm Grove is
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Campbell and
family Of Wheeling are spending some
time at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Campbell of Wheeling Creek.
ANGEL McNemar OF Carnegie. Pa.
spent Sunday with William Archey,
Harry Mier is raising some very IN
terestins pet raccoons;
The 7; .: /: club VII! i. neid picnic
Mr.. and Mrs. \. F. MCCONNELL and
children, Margaret. Eleanor and George.
were Visiting MIR. and Mrs. I. X. Nc
Combs on Sunday.
Miss Margaret Hood returned to her
home near Mt. Ol:vet on Friday after
spending two weeks at Atlantic city:
The Allen Grove Sewing Circle WI
on THURSDAY evening. August ~.
Mrs. Porter WiS'nan and Mrs. smart
of Limcstcrs visited Mrs. Elmer Sea-
Sir. and Mrs. William White and son.
Dwight Miss l.o;a Fonar ard L. W.
Bromer. all ct NJ. O,ivet. spent sun
day in Eeilaire. They made the trip
in Mt. Eromer'S car.
Mr. and Mrs. Alhert Slier visited at
Limestone on Sunday.
The vacation sunday Of r. Ssth'e-
hem Union Sunday school will be Aug
ust Is and 20. -,
S1rs. Sarah Marsh. who has been i'll.
is recovering. $1,000
Miss Re$s Roserson and Wilhe.t
Fisher were visiting a; the J. F.. RoS-
erSon home or SundaE.
Miss Ernma Cainrhsl of Wheeling
Creek will visit in Elm Grove from
"Wednesday till Saturday.
Ar and Mrs. Harry Smith and sn9'
Edgar. have returned 20 their home IN
Elm Grove after snend!nG a few days
with relatives up Zig Wheeling Creek.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
HaaV LOSSES.

On Saturday. while Albert Marsh was
hauling stone or the road near MI
Ofivet. one OF the horses Of hts team
became sick and In spite Of all efforts
to relieve the animal II died within
about an hour.
On Sunday night a large black mare
owned BY William Behreps got kicked
by another horse in the pasture ana
one OF it's legs hrokec. 1t was tmpoS-
sihie to reduce the fracture and so the
animal was dispatched In humane
manner the next morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-02
SHERRARD
Quarterly Meeting.

The fourth and last quarterly con
ference for Marshall circuit Tor 'NS
year will b. held .: n" Wood s;t'
Methodist Ep!Storai church OF Saiur,
day at > r. ~! The. reports from all
church officials wIli he submitted a.
this time
Communion services viii ," he'd on
Sunday az 1880 a, n. Dr. NJ r. Comp
ton. the district Superintendent. VIII De
present and have chaySe tth"Se SerF-
ices.
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Lr for ThreshinE.

William and Elmer SaahCiGht have
brought their thrsShi;S engine :-0tl
near Triadetphia where they had been
operating n saw mill. After a caE or
two's hay hailing for Grover k"pilngsE
they will star; :hreShlhs. probably
shout Thursfiav. The farmers have
been rushing ;heir harvesting during
the dry weather. and many are now
ready 70 thresh. The ScahrtEh; broth
ers have an excellent grain separator.
new last year and they have great
amount OF work ahead in this section
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
new YORK STOCK MARKET
Stock Prices Irregular and Session
of Exchange Is Without Any
Startling Features.
COPPER AND ZINC SELL OFF

New York, May 26.--The only unusual
feature Of today's market, aside from its
uninterrupted irregularty. was the pro-
nounced dullness, dealings diminishing by
over so per cent from the active sessions
Of the early week. Sentiment still IA
vored the short account, the professional
element inolining more strongly TO that
side because Of the additional tax which
the British government intends to levy on
incomes derived from American securities.
Thore Is a divergence Of opinion In local
banking circles aa TO the effect OF this
measure. some financiers believing that IL
Will preclpitate fresh foreign liquidation.
while others regard IL the only way
by which the British treasury can accom-
plish It's mobilization plans.
Domestic news Of the day had little bear
ing upon the market whose movements
evidently denoted nothing more than the
purchases or sales OF floor traders The
possibility OF some unlocked for complica-
tions In connection with the coming conyen-
tlons at Chicago excited some discussions
and other phases Of the political situation,
Including an official statement from the
state department at Washington denying
resignation rumors relieved the monotOny
Of listless day.
Chairman Gary'a address before the steel
institute threw no new light on conditions
In the steel and iron industry. but had the
effect OF imparting some stability TO steel
and kindred shares. The balance Of the
list. except for occasional spurts OF activi-
" and strength In minor specialtles. sagged
generally under yesterdays final figures.
Reading was once moro the leader Of
the rails, recovering some points from
It's close Of the previous session, but Yield
ing much OF this In the last hour coppers
and zinc shares followed the downward
trend with shipping shares and some Of
the more prominent munitions These
losses were offset In part by gains In the
rubber group. Continental can and others
Of an equally speculative character. Total
sales OF stocks amounted 10 3p5 900 shares
Yet another installment OF British gold
was received from Canada, but exchange
rates TO leading foreign oenters were with
out material change.
Bonds were steady, with a new high
quotation for Canadian, bs at t10Sh
Total sales. par value, s3,700, 600
United States coupons ~ on call de-
clined Nc and panama coupon 3s, NC.
while Panama registered 3s advanced half
per cent.
MLltllnnr nf aalaa Nd llllnt alI1tla IN ntncL -
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Miss Ruby SWenson
Wins Tennis Honor

Ruby Swenson won the girls tennis
championship of the Central High
school yesterday by defeating her
sister, Ruth. No sisterly love seemed
to interfere in any way with their
playing and the games were nip and
tuck from the beginning to the end.
Ruby won the first set, but she could
not make it two straight. She sue
ceeded in winning the third and fifth
sets that decided the championship.
The scores for the games were o-3,
1-6, 60, 81 and OIL. The games were
continuation OF the hard matches
in the semi-finals.
Ruby Swenson this afternoon will
defend her championship against An
mabel Douglas, who holds the school
title.
The Swenson sisters are daughters
OF Mr.. and Mrs. N. F. Swenson OF
1924 Hawthorne avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
Stock in Sight.
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.


Chicago, May 26,-~wheat prices ran up
today, Influenced by reports that the west
ern third OF Kansas, where heretofore the
crop outlook has been excellent, was show
ing rapid deterioration. In Ellis county
the cause OF damage was said 70 be Hes-
sian fly but IN Ave other counties the
trouble was ascrihed 20 lack OF rain.
RulliAh crops advicos were also received
from southern Kansas, oklahoma and In
diana. The opening, which ranged from a
shade 60 Ao higher, with July at tl.inh
Wl1nA. and September at ti,llM Ml.tl y,
MAS followed by q decided further advance.
North Pacific coast reports that crop
conditions have been tetrogradinE tended
10 favor the bulls % an additional extent.
net advance
Corn responded 20 tho strength of wheat.
Ideal weather for growth was virtually ia-
uoFed After opening Ae on 10 &c up the
market scored substantial Ealn all
around.
Predictions that receipts would materially
Increase next week led 90 a reaction The
elnsa vas weak. 40 lower 90 Ac higher. "a
compared with yesterdays ftuiah
panlage FepnFtn ffnm the southwest
lifted oats. The Oklahoma crop re-
ported 20 BE- nearly complete failure
Provisions save waf owing ia decline
tu the hos market On the break hoNs
ever. demand apgans up ipf lard aud Flta
thteAEe cash prices wheat so . fpA.
lula8ilaA. No 4 fad. ioa4eibsSt Ne.
hart Vi tMllf. Ne 2 hArt nentinaL
rpFn SO 3 Yellaw, feA q ttes 40 4 yeliaw.
T8nRtAa oats SO uhits, foHttrs
standard. tiWtENe MFs Nh 4 8fWase
ftarieFi et 81 kls Seeds rimnfuY t6na u
: eel clover. a. A8Ntt aa pfa8isians rork
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t4aA
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Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Grace Grant TO jeremiah A. Llnahan,
Brown street. ais feet east OF Asa
street, south side. 60xi26........ 2
Prudential Real Estate Co. et al. TO
Thomas IL. Germ. Fort street. 100
feet cast Of Abth street. south side.
boki2a ........s...s...,+... 2
Chattie H. Alvlson and wife 20 Jere-
miah A. Linahan. Camden avenue.
lbe feet east OF 4bth street. north
side, boxi2s u.......s........... 100
interurban Land co. 10 John T..
Lynch. aad street. iis.s feet north
OF Frederick street. west side. COX
llA1 .ttsssss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
John ~ Fiack and wife 20 oscar E
Smith, southwest corner Of aath
avenue and Pinkney street. aoxiog lB0
Paul w, kuhna and wife TO Louise
J. Austin. Spencer street. 40 feet
west 70 toth avenue. north side,
lthNl6Q ssr..t.+s4..t......... 1910
John ,. Flack and wife 20 Clifton L.
Rudstram, 18th street. 1918 feet
north of Pratt street. east side.
tpslaV $500 tss''s ,s.tss,ss.st, ato
William G. Norris TO Edith A. Row,
Flafenea boulevard. no feet south
of Ida street. netth side, asxtsR, l
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-27
CHICAGO GRRAN AND PROVISIONS.
Features OF the Trading and Closing Prices
On Roard of Trade.


Chicago May 26-Spreading OF crop dam
age 20 the western third of Kansas. where
heretofore prospects have been generally re.
Rarded as excellent, was the chief basis OF
an advance which took place today in the
price Of wheat. The market closed steady
1h01Ac to iMc net higher, with July at
S11lAMl11A, and September at $il2&
Corn finished &c off 20 &c up, oats at
gains Of ] NC to Nc and provisions, l2hc
to 37ho down.
According 20 trade reports here wheat
crop conditions In six western counties OF
Kansas had fallen today 10 an average OF
sc per cent, as against s6 per cent on May
j. In Ellis county, one of the six counties
referred to. the cause Of damage was said
to be hessian fly, but in the-other five coun-
ties the trouble was ascribed 10 lack OF rain.
Bulsh crop advices came also from south-
ern Kansas and from Oklahoma, Indiana
and the Pacific northwest. Four OF the
largest counties In Washington state were
represented as showing fifteen points de-
cline in condition since the beginning OF
May Unseasonably cold weather was the
reason given for the backwardness OF the
Washington crop.
About the only unImpaired offset for the
Increasing complaints Of drouth and and
excessive heat IN southern Kansas and OK
lahoma was the fact that Nebraska crop
prospects remained good.
There were favorable reports. too, from
the Dakotaa and Minnesota, but these re-
ports were qualified by assertions OF seri-
ously diminished acreage The days volume
Of transactions the largest In some
time, and included much buying, that helped
to absorb realizing sales on the bulgeH.
In the corn pit, predictions that receipts
would materially increase next week tended
to wipe out an advance which had been
scored in the first half Of the session. The
early strength was mainly due TO the up
turn in the value Of wheat oats were
higher in price mainly because OF damage
reports from Oklahoma and Kansas. Be-
sides there was an active demand from the
seaboard
Provisions declined with hogs II was
said that numerous hedging sales OF lard
were made here against holdings In Liver
pool as British prices were relatively at
premium.