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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-02-01

(c) II means lower tax rates, and
| already have indicated how high
tax levies have driven ccrtara classes
of property from the assessment
rolls. and thereby placed an incquit-
able burden on other classes. High
tax ~levies,, although they may result
from differentiation, discourage in
vestments. New capital invested in
our State will reduce the amount of
taxes collected on property already
here.
(d) 1t will not increase the burden
on the honest Taxpayer, but, by the
means already noted. and by the fur
ther fact that it will catch the tax
payer who is lodging by undcrvaiu-
alton, it will certainly work a reduc-
ton, secure equality, and assure an
adequate income to the State.
However, | must say | do not ar-
prove the action of the Tax Comrais-
sion in attempting to accomplish such
a radical change in one year. The
revenue problem is a complicated and
vexatious one, about which there is
more mis-information abroad than
concerning any other public question.
Citizens do not want to pay any more
taxes than they can avoid, and Office
seekers have declared for years from
every stump that public monies are
being squandered, and the people bur-
dended by unnecessary taxes WITH no
resulting benefits, but these gentle
man have generally failed to suggest
any remedy, other than their own
personal political prefermen.. which
they offer as a cure for all evils. In
its work, the Tax Commission IS steer
ing along an untried course and doe;
not have the benefit of any chart OF
former experience in this State. With
the public mind in such a tate of
unrest and with no former expert
enc. to guide the Tax Commission,
would have deemed it inadvisable ia
attempt a change so revolutionary
in III nature as an effort to attain
full 100 per cent valuation in one
year. Confusion, bitterness, dissen-
sion. and MISUNDERSTANDING will
follow. 1t is not strange that the
people today, wherever these great
increases have been ordered, are con
WINGED that the equalization plan is
Just a scheme to exact a greater toll
from them. In questions of this
kind, the popularity of the system
will largely determine its effective
ness. We all believe in local self
government, but it is conceded that
there must be some centralized su-
pervision Of property valuations in
order to guarantee equality in our
taxing system.
The House created a special Re-
cess Committee on Taxation and
Revenue Thoroughly to consider the
whole subject of State and county
fiscal affairs, including the meth
DDS Of bookkeeping and accounting
Of fiscal officers, and to report its
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-02-01
cannot be supplied
until further notice

We recommend the use Of Valier's other Aours
which are made strictly according to the Gov
eminent milling standards, and which are excel
lent white Aours made from Wheat only.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
LIVESTOCK SALES
SET HIGH YEARS MARK

Cbs ago, Dec. 31.-Nearly 10000
MOI cars Of live stock were received
a. 3 Union Stock Yards here during
Y gflrst eleven months Of 1917 than
I Ing the entire year of 1916, accord
TO the annual report made public
day by John A. Spoor, chairman Of
be board of directors of the Union
Stock Yard and Transit company.
During the eleven months Of 1917.
tabulated receipts totalled 250,277
carloads compared with 233,5O3 during
all Of 1917. The greatest increase
came after mobilization Of the nation
al guard and drafting Of the national
army, the report says.
The report is accompanied by
message to farmers from Mr.. Spoor.
who also Is 4 member Of the Illinois
state council of national defense, In
which he urges that herds be in
creased and that farmers follow
steadfast course despite market huc-
enakioa1,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
GRAPPLERS READY
FOR NEW YEAR BOUT

The principals in the big Rean-
Engle wrestling match here New
Years night at the Grand are ready
for the fray and will rest tomorrow
In preparation for the evenings work.
Heinie Engle arrived here today from
Dubuque and is being taken about the
city meeting some of the fans since
his arrival
Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 the two
men will weigh in at the Colonial bill.
lizard hall and at 8 o'clock they will
weigh again at the Bruins wick billiard
hall. Both are to make 1853 by
the terms Of the match, Engle claim
ing that Bean has weighed heavier
than this in his former matches and
challenged the local grappler at this
weight.
Good preliminaries are scheduled
between Ducky Lawrence OF Pulaski
and Young Bob of Rock Island; also
J. harrington and Ernest Mcclure.
The entertainment begins at 8:15.
The main go is for the championship
of the state of Iowa, two falls out of
three, catch as catch can, with
strangle hold barred.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
GOES OUT HUNTING;
FAILS TO RETURN

Keokuk, Dec 3L-Otto RAIDER, Is
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
II. RAIDER, went hunting Saturday
morning and failed to return in the
evening. His family became alarmed
and began a search for the boy. Yes.
terday noon word was received from
Memphis, Mo-, that a. boy answering
his description, was seen there. The
police communicated with Memphis to
see If the boy was being held there,
but he had not been picked up by
officers in that town.
Young RAIDER went out with his gun
and told his mother that he was 60
ing out to get a rabbit. He went in
the direction Of the Des Moines river
bridge and that was the last his family
heard of him until they got word that
he had been seen near Memphis.
Young RAIDER is cripple. having lost
leg some years ago.
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East End Items

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph t1schbeck ana
children. Ralph and Dorothy of Mason
City. came down Sunday evening to
spend the holidays at the Fischbeck
home on East Locust street
Superintendent E. Manns spoke at
7:45 o'clock Sunday evening at May
Street chapel.
beginning January Is.
Fred Carr of the new engine room
is sick at his home in Riverview.
A. F. Cole, weighmaster in the
stockyards spent Christmas with rela-
tives in Russell
S. NJ. Birney, manager OF the Nor
rell stock yards. has been in Chicago,
and Major Spilman has been buying
hogs in his place.
Charley Glew. former East End
boy and son Of Nevil Glew. row in the
U. 8. naval service at Newport, r. l.,
was at the plant last Thursday to see
the boys.
The men of the East End Presby-
terrain church expect to conduct re-
vival meetings in May Street chapel
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
STOCK MARKET

New York Dec. s1-hdustriais,
some Of the minor war group ana low
lipriced specialties became more active
,Iand stronger later on the demand 10Y
motors in the stock market today.
"A u. s. Steel and Bethlehem gained !
Ito ~, American Can IL. Air Brake
lI3I Marine preferred 2, Coppers ana
|EAeucans TX to ~ and 1nternationa'
|\Paper, corn products. Ohio Gas and 10
Ileal utilities to ~. Rails were over
Iishadowed by the movement elsewhere
flbut Pacifics made substantial improve.
|lment. Liberty As sold at 1925 to S1.le
ana the 33k's at 1884 to $3.50.
u Equipments and allied specialties
Featured the firm opening Of today,s
stock market. General Motors was tne
most prominent advance Of 5h points.
Rails showed variable improvement
sEoyer last weeks anal prices but tne
movement in that quarter soon became
!2rregular. New York Central UNION
IPacitic and Canadian Pacific y1eiainS
from large fractions to a point. steel
and coppers reacted moderately put
hardened at the general list before tne
END Of the first hour. Liberty Bohas
were steady.
4 The closing was stron&.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
LATEST MARKET REPORTS
GRAIN REVIEW

Chicago Dec. 81 Considerable
strength developed today in the market
owing more or less to scantiness Of
receipts and to further reports Of diff
ficulty in getting cars in which to
make shipments from country eieva-
tors One Illinois road was said to be
furnishing only per cent Of the car re-
quirment. Husking returns were like
wise slow, much of the crop. being still
too full Of moisture to crib even in
cold weather. Opening prices which
ranged from unchanged figures to a
shade off with January s1.26x and
May $1.25A q Is were followed by a
moderate general upturn.
Subsequently, peace talk and milder
temperature gave the bears an ad-
vantage The closing was steady, 4 to
sc net lower. January $1.2eA and May
$1.24K.
Oats advanced sharply as a result of
offerings being meager. Prospects Of
new export business had also bull
ish effect.
Higher, quotations on hogs lifted pro-
visions. On the bulge, however, profit
taking set in and reaction followed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
MANY STATES
SENDSTUDENTS
STATES AND
EIGHT FOREIGN COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED At S. Y. I.

Iowa City, Dec. Sit would be
difficult to find a more Cosmopolitan
group than the student body at the
State University of Iowa. In the three
thousand men and women there. eight
different countries, twenty-seven
states, every county in Iowa and
practically every Iowa town has repre-
hentatives
South Dakota, with delegation Of
thirty-four students. leads the lists OF
states, but Illinois is close behind with
twenty-nine representatives. and Min
nesota sends eighteen students to
Iowa's university. Wisconsin ranks
next with ten and Montana and Ne.
braska follow with eight each.
Other states are represented as FOL,
lows: New York, Z; indiana, 6; Mis-
souri,, 6; Texas, 5; Ohio. s.; kansas. 5:
Idaho. 4; North Dakota, 5; Oklahoma,
3; Michigan, 3; MASSACHUSETTS,, ?:
Washington, .; Oregon, 2; Pennsy'
vania, 2; West Virginia, 2; Colorado,
-; Wyoming. 1; Arkansas, 1; Rhos"
Island, 1; Washington, D. c., l.
The countries represented rang"
from China to Porto Rico. TIE
Philippine islands have six students
enrolled in the university; China In.
two, Japan bas four, South Africa hAe
one and Porto Rico has one. Russ51.
the only European nation which is
represented this year, has only one
student. One Armenian is taking work
in. the college of medicine and the only
delegate from India is member Of the
faculty.
The total number of students with
homes outside of Iowa is almost 200.
Germany has in former years usually
been represented by two or three stu
dents, but this year not single stu
dent claims that country as his home.
South America is not represented this
year, and the reason for this fact Il
not so obvious.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
TEN CENT GAIN
SHOWN IN HOGS

Quotations on all grades of hogs in
the local market were 10 cents higher
today. Several changes were made in
the other lists. The prices follow
Hogs-(Furnished by John Nor
rell & Co)-12O@15o. 1855; 15o61so,
1855; 100000. s1e.o5; 200 and over,
SIG. 2o;s packers good $3.50; fair s15.05
choice ewes, sos; fair to good ewes,
81 @6.
Oats-7Oc.
Hays--sso@2s: straw, s1o@12.
Butter, Eggs and Pauitry.
Butter fat quotations-First grade,
SIC: second grade. 49c.
Butter-35@ 40c
Eggs--30@35c.
Poultry-Prices paid to farmers)-
Hens, per h.. 19c: roosters 1oc; spring
chickens, 1917 hatch. 19c: ducks, 90
10c: geese. 90 Toe: No. turkeys, zoe;
old toms, 12c; spring frys, 1Sc;
fowls, 13c.
Wool and Hides.
Wool--Bright medium clear, 55@60c;
chaffy and slightly bury. 4sc; semi
bright, SEC; bright medium bury,
heavy luster, 43@54c; hard bury. 2sc.
Hides-No. l fully cured 15c: No. l
green lac: horse hides, No. 1, $3.50;
No. 2. $3.50.
RETAIL PRICES.
Flour and Feed-Grahan flour, per
sack. 75c; shorts, cwt, SO: bran, cwt.,
$40; shelled corn. but $1.s5; hay, cwt-
s1.e5; straw per cwt.. S0@s5c; meal per
10 ID. sack. soc: corn and oat chop. cwt.
$40: wheat flour. sack, cid wheat,
$2:S5@3.1o; rye flour. $1.e5: buekwheat.
8 lbs, s3c.
Butter, Eggs and PauItry.
Creamery butter-so055c: country
butter. 4o64sc.
Eess-Fresh country. 5o655c.
Poultry-Geese. dressed, 27hc: tur-
keys, dressed. 4o@45c: dressed hens. Is
@soc; springs, Soc ducks: soc.
Fresh fsh-Cathsh. 2oc: trout. soc;
halibut, Csc; perch. lac; smells, 15c;
Ash. pail soc: salt mackerel. 10 to
Csc h.: Holland herring, keg. S1.150
l.25: pail anchov1tes. $1.25: smoked
salmon, Csc; pickersl zoe: carp, 8 h.,
Csc; salmon. Csc; pickerel. 1sc; oysters
H.. soc: Iceland fat herring. s1-sc
each: shrimp, soc lb.
Sptced sardines, for toc: box cod.
12h 020c: fancy smoked bloaters, Sc:
smoker herring SOC No.: Kippered her.
ring, 3 for 35c; imam haddie, 2211c h.:
smoked white fish. 2sc.
Vegetables.
Home grown cabbage, ID. Sc; pars-
ley. 5@10c; mushrooms, 81 h.; green
beans. 2oc: horse radish. 15c: beets.
per peck. soc: lettuce. per H.. soc;
caulinower. 10@35c: home grown pota
toes. per peck. 40c; green onions
2 for 15c: garlic, 25c; head lettuce.
10000; Brussels sprouts, soc;
Potatoes. ID, Sc; celery 5 and 10 cents;
cucumbers. each. 15@2oc: Swiss chard.
2 for &C.; sweet potatoes, h., 60sc;
ruangoes. S5c lb.
Fruits - Bananas, TIC h.; lemons.
new apples. 4o@soc peck; H.: s@shc;
per blu. s1@2.5o: pears 3o@4oc; bu.,
$500; grapes, ID. zoe; Kiefrer pears,
bu.. $3.50; Tokay grapes zoe; Emperor
grapes, zoe; Malaga grapes, zoe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
PRODUCE MARKETS.
N~ York Produce.

d New York, Dec. 31.-Butter-MarKes
firm: receipts, $3.50; creamery nlsnel
jtras, size; frsts, 4e@5ohc; seconds
Erxs-strong; receipts. 1850; fresh
snthered extras, S5c; extra firsts. 63T
&c: frsts, s1062c; seconds, 5sgeoc:
refrigerator special marks, AN @4'c'
do firsts, All @42kc.
Cheese-Steady; receipts, ss2 boxes
state fresh specials, 2sA @24c; 90 av-
erage run, CSC. ..,.
Pouitry-Live. steady: chickens. Szh
ap23c: fowls, 24@25c: turkeys. 80 @35c;
dressed. steady; chickens, 211s @3Sc;
fowls, isN@37Ec; turkeys, 2o@Slc.
quoted o,n
Dressed poultry-Dull, chickens, ~ Z
4 O3sc; fowls, 1S@27hc; turkeys zoW
34c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
MANY AUTOS WERE
STOLEN DURING YEAR

Des Moincs, Dec. 31.-Over 400 auto
mobiles have been stolen in Des
Moines during the last year. About
SO per cent have been reported to the
sheriffs office and the other SO per
cent to the police.
OF all the cars stolen about SIS per
cent have been recovered. Most of the
cars stolen are taken by men who
wish to haul booze across the state
line. When they are through with
the car they usually leave 1t standing
In a cornfield.
A number of auto bandits, however.
steal cars for the money they will
bring as second hand machines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
CHILD PATIENT
IS MADE HAPPY
ONLY YoUNGsrER At SUNNY
SLOPE HANGS UP STOCKINGS
AND RECEIVES GIFTS.

1t would be hard indeed to make the
only child patient at Sunnyslope be-
lieve there is no Santa Claus. This
young victim of the dread white
plague hung up his stocking early
Christmas eve in the room far<hest
from the porches, so Santa won't
waken the patients" (.he patients all
sleep on the open porches and ara
happy and comfy there). The little lad
was astir with the first peep Of dawn,
dancing with Joy. trying to carry his
many gifts around for all to see. HIS
one lament was "Oh. Il my little sisters
were only here; they never had
Christmas like this"
In spite of being i'll and far from
home and loved ones, the other pa
tients entered into the Christmas spirit
happiness. Everything that could make
the heart Of small hoy happy Santa
had brought to him, and there was not
in the whole city a merrier lad.
The institution was generously re-
meI1bered by kind friends with gifts az
fresh fruits, home canned fruits. 3ei-
lies. jams and pickles, cakes. plum pod
dings, candies. nuts. vegetables. eroc-
cries of all sorts, blankets comfoFtsrs,
money, and the complete furnishing
for the superintendent room, living
room, bed room in the cottage, and the
patients dining room. The Office Is
now complete with the exception Of a
desk and scale.
The result Of the recent campaign
for funds was not SO great as was
hoped for, but with so much else to
take the time and money OF everyone,
the board of trustees is very grateful.
and hopes with the aid Of the Christ
mas seals to provide all necessities for
the present.
With fifteen patients now at THE san
itarium and prospects OF several moro
the need of just such an institution fs
obvious, and that the public realizes
this was made evident by the ready
response to recent appeals for aid.
To all who in the slightest degree
made Christmas time happier, and the
days following more comfortable for
the patients. and who have lent aid and
encouragement to the superintendent
and board of trustees, grateful appre-
citation is extended by the recipients.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
DRY
RULEEXPLAINED
Difference IN CONDITIONS
MAKES EXCEPTION ADvIs-
ABLE, HE SAYS.
[By The Associated Press. I

lBy The Associated Press.
With the American Army in France,
Dec. 28.-(Delayed) General Perish
Ing In an interview with correspon-
dents today said the question of pro
hibiting the sale Of all intoxicating
liquors to American troops, which he
favors, is being discussed with the
French government. He explained his
recent order prohibiting the sale of all
intoxicants except light wine and beer
and the conditions prevailing in
France which caused 1t to be drawn
as it was.
"The general order issued Decem.
Der 1S was a long step toward the pre-
vention of drinking among our men" "
said General Pershing.
NOT LEAVE TO DRINK.
ut was not by any means intended
to convey an Injunction to the Ameri.
can troops to drink light wine and
beer. but quite the reverse. 1t was
drawn to conform to the French regu-
laions on the subject.
ut prohibited the purchase of or &C
ceptance Of gifts of whisky, brandy.
champagne or similar beverages, and
ordered that all drinking places where
such articles are sold, be forbidden
American soldiers. 1t is the same regu-
lation made in France by the British
army and by the French.
Although I am heartily in favor of
prohibition for the American expedi-
tionary force, the situation in France
and the United States is not the same.
Comparatively few French people
drink water as we do; they drink wine
instead
WATER SUPPLY UNCERTAIN.
This is partly because the French
water supply is not as sure as ours.
French wine is light and much less in.
toxicating than is generally supposed.
Obviously there are obstacles to, for
bidding wine shops in tie zone of
the army to do business at all. Local
sentiment will play large part in the
determination Of the question.
"The same order which forbade sol
diers taking strong drink contained the
most rigid regulations to prevent the
spread of the social diseases. The two
questions are connected closely. Thus
far the record of the army in both
respects has been most excellent. 1t
is highly gratifying to me and is a
testimonial to the high character of the
American soldier. Everything possible
is being done to protect his morals and
his health and to make him an honor
to himself and his countrymen."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
COL. ROOSEVELT TO
ADDRESS EDITORS

Des Moines, Dec. 31.-Teddy Roose-
velt former wielder of the big stick.
will ADDRESS Iowa editors in Dcs
Moines early in February.
Rev. J. Edward Kirbye of Plymouth
Congregational church. is personal
friend of the colonel and has an
nounced that the e1-president has &C
cepted the invitation of the Iowa
Press association to address its meet
ing here, either the It'll, Sth or 9Th OF
February.
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Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. 31.-The live
stock market follows:
Hogs-Market higher: receipts. o.
900; bulk, $16.35@16.S5: heavy, $16.65g
1926: light, s16.30@1s75; pigs, $13@15.
Cattle-Market strong; receipts. 20
900: steers, $9@14.50; cows. $6@1c.50;
heifers, S6@11: calves, s6.25@13.5o.
Sheep-Market higher; receipts. g.
900: lambs, S15@1s.25: yearlings. 1920
14.lo: wethers, $11912.7o; ewes, $50
11.35.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
MINOR LEAGUES ARE
SICK, SAYS BOYLE

Waterloo, Dec. 31.-Minor league
baseball is sick and needs long rest,
is the opinion Of Frank Boyle, a vet
eran manager, who has served sew
eral seasons in the Central associa-
ton. Boyle can see no relief for the
game until the end of the war Man
ager Boyle says it would make the
game stronger to discontinue the sport
for to q three yeacs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
Chicago Live Stock; Opening.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-The opening live
stock market follows:
Hogs-Market strong 5 to 10c ad-
vance over Saturday; receipts, 81 900;
estimated Wednesday, $4,000; bulk,
$3.50 1880; light. $15.75 @16.65; mix
ed, $4,000 1890; heavy, s16.15@16.90;
rough, $1s.15@16.3o; pigs, $11.75@
1885.
Cattle-Market strong: receipts, H.
900: estimated Wednesday, $4,000; ma
tive steers. s7.60@14.25; stockers and
feeders, $s.70@10.40; cows and heifers,
$685. @1135; calves, S.50@16.
Sheep-Market firm: receipts, s.
900; estimated Wednesday, 11,c0o;
wethers, $9.25@13.55; lambs, $4,000
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-01
Railroad Notes

August G. Daacke, assistant Cn1el
clerk in Supt J. NJ. Oxley's ONCE at
the junction, is on leave on account OF
illness.
A membership campaign for the
Red Cross is in progress in the vari-
Gus departments and Offices Of the
Milwaukee. The employees are re-
spending generously and large en-.
rollment is expected by the officials.
The superintendent's ONCE is 100 per
cent efficient.
A Christmas card wishing all Mer.
ry Christmas has been received at
the junction from L. M. Guenthef, for.
merly employed at the junction office
and now member Of Company d,
18th Milwaukee engineers (railway)
with expediuonary forces in France. Z
Horace Emerson, Milwaukee store.
house keeper, has returned from a
Christmas visit in Chicago.
Conductor Sutton Of the Milwaukee
Is on passenger service.
Otto r. Workmeister of Savannah.
has been transferred to the Milwaukee
roundhouse here as night foreman,
succeeding Ed Kizer.
General Yardmaster Arch Dimmitt
and wife of Cedar Rapids have re-
turned home after a Christmas visit
at the ]. E. Parrish home, 932 Sheffield
street.
General Car Foreman Doyle Of the
Milwaukee has returned to work At.
ter six weeks illness.
Conductor William Ulin Of the Mil.
waukee has reported for work after
q few days illness.
Milwaukee Callboy Cliff Riley has
been promoted from the night shift
to day work. s.
Oscar Root, accountant in the su.
perintendent's ONCE at the junction
spent Thursday on hunting trip.
Fireman Robert HUI of the Milwau.
kee has been on leave on account OF
illness for the past week.
Milwaukee Switchman Moses Smith
has been transferred to yard work.
H. C. Hoge, district claim adjuster
Of Kansas City, was in the city Fri.
day.
Engineer Charles Lawler of the Mil
waukee has gone to Palm Beach, Fla,
to spend the winter.
Milwaukee Fireman William Cooney
spent Christmas at his home in Par
nell.
Fireman James Wooley Of the Mil
waukee spent Christmas in Washing.
ton.
Milwaukee Fireman B. S. Heather
has been transferred from the Marion
line to the middle division.
F. M. Barnoski. roadmaster at Wash.
ington. was at the junction Friday on
business.
E. ]. Klahn.- chief dispatcher at the
junction. is visiting relatives at sew
eral points in Iowa during the holi.
days.
Engineer E. c. Carpenter of the
Milwaukee has been transferred to
Cedar Rapids as ensine hostler.
Conductor Sodie Blake OF the Mil.
waukee is on the sick list
Milwaukee Conductors c. R. Brown,
George Bartlett. William Morton,
Dave Higbee and M. G. Tracy were
on the sick list Christmas.
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ST. Louis Live Stock.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 31.-Hogs-Mar-
ket steady; receipts, 1900; light,
$1s.65@1s.70; pigs, $13.75915: mixed.
$1S.60@16.S5: heavy. 316.75@16.s5.
Cattle-Market strong: receipts, o.
900: steers, $S@14.25; cows and heifers
$e@10: calves. $5,75@16.
Sheep-Market strong: receipts, L.
800: lambs, $1361s.75; ewes, 500
l1.50; wethers, $11@12.50.