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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
sas 600 Rond demanded.

c0EUR D'ALENE. idaho, May L.
N. d. wernette, prosecuting attorney
OF Kootenai county. made a formal
demand on surety company for $685.
600 the bond Of James w. Smith, ex
assessor and ex-officio tax collector
Of Rootenai county.
The demand was made after the
county commissioners and the prose-
cutting attorney had considered re-
port Of a special auditor. The re-
port. according to Wernette, shows
alleged shortage in excess Of sbO,0O0
IN the accounts of the ex-assessor. The
alleged shortages arc principally In
uncollected back taxes, refunds and
collected taxes unreported.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
May BE had Sign.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 2s.--John
Hundertmark. sr.. "a. and C. H. Ber-
thiame, So, always feel qualms about
voting for anybody for anything.
Hundertmark's first vote was cast for
Lincoln and Berthiame's first vote
went for Garfield Both men they IA
vored We're assassinated They al
ways tell this story to politicians seek.
ing their vote.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01

APPLETON, wis, April 2s.-Albert
De Coster, Belgian-American, Just
kept right on owing John Wendt, Ger
man-American, $S5 today, because ne
thought it beneath the dignity of a
Belgian to transact business with a
German. The cour awarded John the
thirty five but Albert's hatred for Ger
mans would never let him pay it, he
said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
tEast oregonian specIaI.

MILTON, ore May Another au-
tomobile accident which may prove
fatal occurred on the maeadam road
on Dry Creek near the ]. H. Coffman
place yesterday about noon. In the
car we're James Lieuallen Of Adams
and young Hoffman OF Walla Walla
and two young ladies. They were go
Ing about rs miles an hour. The ear
turned over and righted itself The
young ladies suffered many bruises
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01

EL PASo. May THE question Of
withdrawing the American expedition,
upon which depends peace or war
with Mexico, was up TO the president
today Scott has sought Pershing i
opinion on the carranzistas demand
for immediate withdrawal. A second
conference with obregon may be held
later today, Intervention interests
gave Scott documents to show that
the Carranzlstas would not cooper
ate In policing the border. but had
themselves looted American property
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The ad-
ministration does not intend TO heed
Obregon's suggestion tnat the Amer
lean expedition withdraw from Mex
leo Scott and Funston again have
been instructed not to treat with OBJ
regon regarding withdrawal. Instead
they must again express the need Of
the CarraHzistas cooperating with the
Americans
Secretary Baker visited the presi-
dent following the receipt Of Scott's
request for more explicit instructions
on how far to go at the next confer
ence He must have received his in
structions quickly The conference
with Wilson lasted 10 minutes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
stata shouId Provide ITon1es.

sT. PAUL. MINI, April 2s.--Pretty
vine covered cottages should be estab-
llshed, by the state. at 4 cost of s4,Y
600 each, for teachers Of consolidated
rnral schools, in connection with their
schools. state superintendent c. q.
schuls said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
Three Cheers for Joe.

MILWAUKEE,, wis, May 1.-Jo-
seph Hasenmi1ler wanted to prove he
wasn't hyphenated American, so he
erected a sixty foot flag pole on the
lawn in front of his home and an Am
erican flag will fly there from now
until the end of the European war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
VIIAISTAS HAVE BURNED
THE MORMON COLONY

Ell PASo, May l.--Villistas
} have burned the Mormon colony
} al Chuichupa, the colony's care
} taker reported upon his arrival I
here today. The attack occur
red last week Two hundred
} American families deserted their 4
homes more than a month ago, I
} fearing villlsta outrages.
Three newspaper correspond 4
} ents have returned from Perish 4
} ings headquarters because they
understood the active operations I
} In Mexico were over. This reyiv-
ed rumors that the expedition
would withdraw shortly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
SITUATION NOW
REACHES CRISIS
WITH MEXICANS
Question Of Withdrawal Which May
Mean Peace or War With the
DefaCto Forces Up to Wilson.
REQUEST WILL GO UNHEEDED

Administration Does Not Intend 70
Treat with obregOn in the Matter
OF Taking tho American Troops
Out of Mexico; Baker and Wilson
in Conference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
SUMHARY
General.

General.
Irish rebels surrender and lay down
their arms.
Germans deliver new attacks in
close formation against Verdun.
Reply OF Germany to U. s. demands
Is due next week.
MEXICAN situation is approaching
crisis.
Local
Gibson found guilty but sentence is
suspended.
Teachers are elected for next year.
Farm house ON reservation burns.
Bridges over Umatilla are prOvid-
ed for by congress.
Blind girl and COMPANION injured
by auto.
Pendleton gives beating to Echo
team.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
Wheat Advances. Three
Cents in Chicago Pit

CHICAGO. May Especial to the
East oregonian. )-Today's range of
prices:
Open High Close
May ..sl.l6& SL17A $1.16&
July SLIT s1.1S% H.17BB
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
GERW[<sNER
TO De6ANDS IS
DUE THIS WEEK
Tentative Draft Still Undergoing
Changes But Fundamental Points
will Remain UnaItered.
GERARD'S REPORT IS ON WAY
American Ambassador said to Have
Dispatched Long Message Regard.
ing His Conference with the Kaiser;
Washington Is Annoyed Over the
German Delay.

BERLIN, May 1.-oermany's reply
to Americas submarine demands will
be dispatched to washington this week
unless the unexpected happens. The
tentative draft is still undergoing
changes. The decision regarding the
fundamental questions Is unaltered.
However, certain newspapers warned
the public not to count for certainty
on Americas full agreement with the
attitude of the reply.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL. April Wheat
Spot No. | Manitoba. 12s lOd CS1.ss
per busheD; No. 8, LIS 4d; No. /
northern spring, 12s 4d; No. red
western winter. lis sd (s1.ss per
hushel)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
GIVE UP
THEIR ARMS AND
REVOLT IS OVER
Irish insurgents Surrender in Large
Numbers to British Troops Fol-
loving Fight in Dublin.
SHIPPING NOT YET QUaLED

Scattered bands ON outskirts Of Ctr
Keep Up intermittent Firing on
Soldiers But work OF Rounding
Them Up IL Going Forward; Revo-
luton Effectively Broken.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01

WASHINGTON. May IA long
dispatch from Gerard, outlining the
conference with the kaiser, was re-
ported en- route today. It may reveal
what Germany proposes to do regard
ing meeting the American demands.
Unofficial Berlin reports of a reac-
tion in the optimism there is being re-
flected here in annoyance over the
delayed reply 1t was deemed un-
likely that Germany would trifle With
the American opinion by permitting
the university Of the Lusitania dis
aster, Saturday. to pass without defi-
note avowals of the present case. 1t
was believed that the president will
not wait longer than Saturday for a
reply. Unless early evidence of a
note is Forthcoming. Wilson is likely
to suggest to Gerard that the time 10
up Although the reply was complet-
ed on Friday, delay followed the
conference between Gerard and the
kaiser, indicating that Gerard did not
consider the reply acceptable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01

PORTLAND, Ore. May l.--SpeciaD
Merchants Exchange prices today;
club, 81 bid, ~ asked; bluestem
$lOS bid, s107 asked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-05-01
10 ADVERTISERS.

The East 0regoniah has the largest bona
tide and guaranteed paid circulation Of any
paper u Oregon, east Of Portland and b.
any other newspaper.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
General Ricaut Will
Not Be Transferred

General Alfredo Riraui. the Mexican
commander ~ the lower frontier. is not
!" ~ trHnst tcrred from the border com
naad. acrnr,iIn. to Consul J. Y. Cara
IT Erowu~t tlile. who said today that Gen
erai hTaui went ~ Qucretaro for an Of
hcial visit I" General ,arranza. lie J. ex-
pccied back soon.
Nothing J. known here Of further re-
Puri- that General T.. i. Nafarrat-. ha,
been promoted above General Lni, ca
halrro. the military governor 1T Tamnn-
hpas. and that Nafarraie = scheduled ia
be returned 10 this border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Aniceto Pizana Goes
To Queretaro, Orders
OF General Cara z,

Amiccto PIzana. the alleged bandit head
cr. under arrest m Matamuru- the past
two months for investigation by the Car
ranza government. has gone 10 Qucrriar".
the temporary capital ot the republic.
orders received from General Carrarza VI
was reported several day- ago that PizaHH
had been taken ~ the federal prison M
Mexico CITY. but the Carranza con-nla
here denied this. stating that Pizana Wa
taken ~ Qucrctaro by General Alfredo "
caut when he left for the capital Satnr.'
at the behe-t Of General Carranza, rr.
sumably for the purpose of further rpvr--
tigaiion Of Pizana's alleged conneeii.
with the troubles on the American sid.
the border last summer.
The exact object Of Pizana'- Transfer "
unknown 10 Mexican officials, either here
or in Matamoros.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Mexican Officials Seek Information
As To Position of Advanced Troops

not hc ascertained.
Mexican officials here had nothing 10
~ub~tantlate the report received nj Wash
ington that Villa j. dead
The efficiency ot the American troops
was given high praise bv General Bertani.
the Chihuahua commander. on n vi~ir To
JuaFez today. lie said that Colonel Dodd
handled TIE tro"r~ in u mastery Hammer
~ Guerrero. holding the NiIIi~ta> Ion.
enough ~ make them waste great amount
II ammunition. and then scattering them
The MeNican~ SAY they are unable to get
any information about the movement, Of
General luez >alazar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11

Fl PASO. Texas. April ll.-Mcxican
land hy Mexican telegraph today of the
position of the American troops who have
rushed southwark - lar and fast thai
Colonel Dcdd's and Colonel brown troops
ar, far beyond the communication lrnc~.
Army officer here believed the first
word Ia come from m. soldiers would be
. report that they had engaged the Villa
forces IN hattie.
Reports here said that the Arricia
brothers are for,itying themselves N l'u-
range City. but for what purposes could
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
YOUTH SPAREDBY BANDITS IS
Star WITNESS FOR STATE IN
CHAPA-BUENROSTRO TRIALS
ElmOre Millard Testifes That BMenyOs-
tyO Was One of Men Firing Shots
That Killed Austin And Son

Elmore Millari. the 20 year old yonth
who was the only American with A. r..
Austin and has son. Charles. when they
were killed by Mcxisan bandits At Seba,
tian on the 9th day Of last August. was the
star witness for the state IN the trials to
day of Melquiades Chapa and Jose Ruen-
ro~tro, charged with the murder Of the
Au~tin~. Mlllard witnessed the shooting
Of the Au~tin~ hv the bandits. but 20 thi>
day l. M loss a. account for the bandii~
Buenro>iro a. one of the men that fired
II the Au~tms. and identified Chapa -
being with the band
The state Just before noon completed IT.
ease against Bucnrustro and Chapa. D,>-
frct Attorney John T. klcihcr stated that
hc felt the states ease 20 strong that IL
was not necessary e. place more than ,h,
four Witnesses used tins morning. Milarl.
IL. II. Alexander the Scba ~tian postmaster.
II. u. Smith. and Justice ~ the Peace 4.
II. Perkins of Lytord. On the stand
The most Interesting IT the several vii
'ncsses wa~ Mlllard. who wa> forced to
stand hclplcs>lv by while the Austins were
being shot IA death.
Millard testified that H. waS IN the en-.
ploy ot the Au~tin~ and II. l.. smith ~
the corn shelter operated by them ut Sc
basiian on the 9th day oi last August when
they ~.iw the bandits ride M ~ the store
and post office conducted by 7. J. Alex.
andcr.
The witness stated that after they lett
the store the bandits. fourteen in number.
but mounted on thirteen horses. rode a. il.
shelter where they were working an.l
asked II they had amy arms. Charles An-
tln told them that they had two gum hn,
that they were III the house. The witnc,4
stated that five ~ the men remained III
the shelter while nine others went ~ the
Salinas store.
MIllard identified defendant Jose Rnen
ro~tro ~ one oi the five men who remain
rd ~ the shelter and defendant Chapa y
one ~ the men who went ~ the store. Th
witness stated that the party was IN COM
mand oi man who he attcrwnrd-
learned was jose Bcnayidc~. The wiirr-.
stated that when the nine men returned
from Salinas store they ordered hims.It
and the two Au~tn~ to enter n two wheel
81 cart. owned by the Au~tin~, aud dr,r
toward the ranch house
The witness further testified that mnr
ot the bandits remained M the Comhr-
gate and that five oi tEcm went ta a.,
Austin home with the three Americans AMI
that Charles Austin went into the hon.
and brought out the firearms: that after
they had secured the arms they wrr
forced e. rcentcr the cart and they hn.i
gotten about half way from the front enlr
at the Austin home ~ the Combc,' Eat.
when the two Au~tin~ were ordered NJ wv
"ni ~ the Vehicles and that the five men.
remaining On their horses. shot them.
The witness stated that the AmNtin~ frn
almost together and that after they hnd
fallen two or three scattering -hot, wcr.
fired. The witness said that Jose Bucn-
tContinncd on page sikh
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Supreme Effort Believed Spent.

PARIS. April ll.-Thc Germans ~
prcmc effort Tor the capture of Ncrdun i,
spending itself against the stout and in
tclligent defense Of the French. according
to military observers. They say when the
assailant~ realized they failed Ia attain
their oblectlw they invariably deliver an
extended assault with 4 violent attack be-
fore lap>lng INTO normal trench warfare.
The battle continues. butt with percep-
tlble diminishing violence rhe general Of
icn~lve. beginning over Il thirteen mile
txunt. D. now restricted IL Il two mile front
west of the Mcu>c. The object at the
present attack h Deadmans Hill, which
bars the Germans 70 further advance west
VI the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Center Attack on Hill.

The Associated Pres war summary ~
day ~av~:
The German assault on Vercim J. cen
tered "a Dcadman'> Jill. west ri the
Mcu~e. which w the Key ~ the ,dy,p..
further west.
French romncnt"r~ Say thi~ -uprru.
effort IT the Germans may mark the rln~c
ST the Ncrdun campaign. whatever the
outcome.
me Ncrinan statement ~aN~ the British
troops made strong grenade attack last
night on the Germans at IT. Elni. tut The
attack wa> rcpul~cd and postponed
Fighting on both side of the Mrn,a 4,
IN progress. although II j. ihS most ,trenu-
ou> on the west hank. on other fronts
there j. little activity
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Concert at Fort Brown Toniqht

Thi> d concert night AT Fort Brown. The
Fourth Infantry band at : 30 o'clock will
render the following program. prepared bv
Chief Musician James Il. prcwiii:
March. ''The Outlaw" 1enaei
Selection from thaunrcy OIcutt :
'>sameen Dhu." arr by u'Iiare.
Tango. "Rncno~ Ayrc>." Green.
Waltz. TRINITY College" Mi~~ud.
Oriental pat.ol. In Cairo" yon Eian.
One Step, Hello, Frisco" Hlrsch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11

Felix Maz movement j. believed ~ the po-
lice here Ia have been unearthed following
the arrests last night of fifteen prominent
MexicanS, accused of being implicated with
General Ynez Salazar.
Salazar'> plans were not ripe when he
learned he was IN danger oi betrayal. and
fled Sunday. accompanied. 1t j. said. by
only handful of hi adhercnt~. His
present plans or hi~ whereabouts are un-
known. hnt i i expected he will attempt To-
rally the MeXicanS Of the north for an i'm
mediate withdrawal of the Americans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Believe Issue OF Whether Troops To
Be WifLdyaiUu VIII Be Forced Soon

Unless the Mexican railroads are made
available Tor the transportation 1T sup
plies TO General prr~hine. II j. frankly ad-
mlticd the chances are against the success
Of the campaign. Although the troops
have penetrated four hundred miles. Villa
ha> managed Ia maintain 4 lead and the
field torre can not continue much farther
unless the facilities Tor supplies are bet
tered
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
PARIS CLAIMS GERMANS SUPREME
EFFORT TO CAPTURE vERDUN IS
SPENT AND CLOSE OF CAM
PAlGN is EXPECTED.
BATTLE CONTINUES. BUT WITH PER
CEPTIBLE DIMINISHING vIO-
lENCE-GENERAL OFFENSE
ON SHORT FRONT.

BERLIN, April H. The Germans cap
lnrrd more than $4,000 French IN the Yer
dun fighting, according 10 the Overseas
News Agency today.
Berlin views the Neriwn operations con
lidenily, pointing to the German gains IN
different regions and the losses Inflicted on
the French II y SAID abom twenty i've
square kil"mricr> have been occupied west
Of the McuSe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
SUBMIT REPORTS
ON STANDARD OIL
SENATE ADOPTS RESOLUTION BY
KENYON WITHOUT DEBATE-GAso-
LINE PRICES INCLUDED.

WASHINGTON. u. e.. April lI.-Wnh-
ont debate the senate today adopted the
resolution at Senator Kenyon. republican.
dircctn. the attorney general 10 submit IL
the--~izFF-- -rv1Nrt--- ~ Investigations
made mt" the Standard Oil Company
since the supreme courts decr,.r of di>eo-
luton against The company and par
lIcnlarlN an investigation INTO the prices
ni "a -uline
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Try Associated Press. }

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. April ll.-of-
ficial> mere believe the Issue of whether the
tu,ted States viii Withdraw IL troops and
leave the pursuit Of Villa t. the dc racto
forces will he forced in the near future
and that The next few days viii bring i'm
l"rtani dc, ,clopmcni~ IN the situation.
Headquarters here ha> not been advised 81
troops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Young Women In Every Part OF Country
Respond TO Soldiers Plea For Candy

parcels oi candy addressed Ia '>ol-
diers 4, the Front" A result ~
The letters which usually accom-
panN packages. u was asserted la
day. many soldiers spend their
leisure time, In corresponding with
young women they have never seen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Warsaw Smileless City
Funerals So Numerous.
Men Garry The Coffins

CHICAGO. ILL.,. April War
saw 4 ~mlclr>~ city and funerals
ar - numerous that the cofiin- are
carried on the shoulders II men IN
stead Of IN hcar~c-. according IL
y letter received hv thc Polish Cen
trail Relief committee TODAY. Dogs
and h"r~c- are being slaughtered tor
food.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11

C0LUMRIS. \. NJ. April IL
The publication ot reports that |,
American soldier IN Mexico have
asked tor candy ,hroueha responses
from Young women IN almost every
section al the United States, Al
most every mail and express brings
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
No New Information Is
Presented On Sub Matter

WASHINGTON. ID. a.. April ll.-No
new information on the submarine ~itua-
ii"n WAS presented 10 President Wilson
and the cabinet when IL met today al
though Secretary of State Lansing said he
expects report at the German foreign Of
soon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Villas Death Is Reported From
Queretaro And By u. S. Airman
FEl|C|STA PLOT OF VIDE SCOPE
BELIEVED REVEALED IN ARREST
ATEL PASO OF MANY MEXICANS

I'y Associated press.l
EL PAS0, Texas. April H.
Three leaders of the Diaz plot to
seize Juarez and overthrow the
Carranza garrison there Sunday
were executed by the Juarez firing
squad today. They confessed to the
splOt before they were killed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
German Reply Delivered.

Wy NNs''h'i'u iIf~S- y
BERLIN. April 1.-THE German GOV
ernmen'~ reply 10 the United States in
quirIe~ regarding the steamer Sussex and
tonr other vessels which have been sunk
ar damaged. wa. delivered io the Ameri
can embassy today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Fire Nearly Destroys Small Town.

LOCkIlART. Texas. April ll.-Firc has
practically destroyed the small town of
Dale. ncar-hcre. today, doing damage e-ti-
mated at $4,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
MrHlran ~rr,icr. 1000

ih' hrNi'ih ~ffAitr. iONn.
Special Agent Rodgers, assigned to Gen
crat tarranza'~ Qucretaro headquarters.
Ieegraphcd today that he J. detained in
Mexico City ~ connection with com
mercial questions alfrctn. the hide market
and mining taxes.
The state department = without infor
nation as 10 the actlvitie, ut General Sala
gar. Word came today that The people oi
Turrcun are starving.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11

General Scott, ehiei oi staff. stated TO-DAY
that no word Of Villa chase has been re-
asked IN details of General Pcr-hins'S
conference with Chihuahua asthoniieS bat
nothing had been heard
American Consul Ietrher ~ Chihuahua
apparently II aiding General Pcr~hing 10
get supplies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
lEx Associated prcss.l

I'll PA>o. Texas. April ll.-A plot If
wide dimensions hatchcd III FL Pa~o and
backed by the same lEnplc financing the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-11
Military Officials
Recognize Reports
Maybe
Gen. Persj,img Receives Reports That
Villa Is Dead And BUied--HOtUevey,
h Pursuit Of Bandits Continues
(By A~~ocia ted prc~S.)

NJ April An orreturn ola
a"~ar Il blood
he Military that j
he the on the but
j. no 10 the report
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
WHEAT BEING IMPORTED
Reported Purchases in The Argentine
Credited With Affecting the Quo
tations In Y. S.

Chicago, Sept. 23.-Need of rain in
Argentina has made itself acutely felt
as bullish influence in the wheat
market during the last week. Largely
in consequence, values showed gains
of 2ss to 3ssc net.
Attention of wheat traders, which
week ago had centered on whether
Rumania would not bring about a
speedy opening of the Dardanelles,
was gradually turned away from that
subject. Interest developed in the Ar
gentine crop outlook when likelihood
of active competition from Argentina
took concrete form in announcements
that cargoes from that country had
been purchased in New York. Drought
reports from Argentina, however, act
ed as a handicap on the wheat bears
until on Thursday it seemed that rains
had fallen just in the nick of time.
Aggressive buying yesterday on the
part of leading spectators here
strengthened the market
Frost damage reports hardened crop
prices to moderate extent and also
tended to lift oats. Provisions this
morning were almost precisely at the
same level as a week ago.