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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
SECOND CALL IN

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been made for body of five utilities COM
A law creating a special commission to
be established in connection with the labor
department. the department to handle all
wage, labor, hour and working condition
Passage OF law declaring coal mining
properties public utilities and to place the
fixing of coal and other fuel prices under
the state public utilities commission A
provision including oil properties in the
class Or pubic essen1a,s 70 pc Ssen "
Consideration of a new workmen's COM
pensatien law. The present law was left
by the hshs SsgsS5svs t5e
tho may be asked to report before the
law makers come to Topeka neyt month.
and laws relative to industrial conditions
have been urged.
Anti -profiteering laws, amending and
STRENGTHENING the Barrier -Montee bill
passed last winter. Provisions may be
made giving authority to investigate and
prosecute cases where Individuals charge
more than a normal profit for commotii-
ties. Enactments may also be passed fix
Ing heavy penalties for profiteering in COM
modities which are limited thru strike or
Amendments to the state mine laws re-
moving restrictions as to qualifications
Extension of authority of the governor
to declare an emergency and to seize
and operate for the public good any plant.
industry or pubic utility Wn1cD Is tfed
up thru strike or refusal of owners to
operate.
Passage of appropriation measures COW
ering coal mine receivership. .:
Appropriations for housing facilities for
students at state schools.
Under the constitution the governor
is not empowered to define or restrict
the scope of a legislative session in
Kansas. Many measures other than
those given above are expected to be
considered.
State house officials who have fol-
lowed the prospects of special ses-
sion since the state took over the
operation of the coal mines, predict a
general session. It Is believed the
lawmakers will be in session from two
to four weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Investigation by Federal Grand
Jury Is Postponed.
Governments Course of Action
Depends on Union Officials.
ON WAY TO INDIANAPOLIS
Contempt Charges May Be Dis
missed, Is Rumor Circulating.
Continuance of Investigation
Into Conspiracy Chargel

indianapolis. Dec. S.-The federal
grand jury summoned by United
States District Judge A. B. Anderson
TO investigate alleged violations of the
Lever act, and antitrust laws by op-
orators, miners and coal dealers in
connection with the bituminous coal
strike, will not be empanelled today,
United States District Attorney l.. Ert
Slack, announced today. He said this
step had been postponed until 10
o'clock tomorrow.
While announcing that the conven-
ing of the grand jury had been post
poned until tomorrow, Mr.. Slack would
not say that the jury would be en-
panelled at that time
1t was indicated that the calling to-
gether of the investigators would de-
pend upon conferences today with At
torney General Palmer and others who
were to arrive here from Washington
about noon.
John L. Lewis and William Green,
chief union officials, will lay the gov
ernment proposal before a joint meet
ing of governing bodies of mine work
ers here tomorrow. They were speed
ing from Washington today, accom-
panied by Attorney General Palmer.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
New FACES IN LEGISLATURE
One Senator and One Representative
for Special Session.

One state senator who was in war
service last winter will sit during the
special session next month, while one
member of the 1917-19 session will be
absent, There will be one new MEM
Der of the house. Two special cleo
tions will be called this month in view
OF the extra legislative session CALL
Sen. George w. Wark of Montgom-
cry county was absent during the re-
cent regular session. He was an Of
ficer with the Thirty-fifth division In
France He returned-wearing medals
for bravery-after the session adj
journed.
Senator A. ". Anderson of Saline
county resigned to become the new
warden of the federal prison at Leav-
enworth. A special election will be
called for the Saline ottawa county dis
trict to fill the vacancy. Roy CAT
ford. of Minneapolis, son of J. e:
Gafford. former state chairman and
state accountant, Is doped as the new
member from the senatorial district
Walter c. Ostertag. representative
from Atchison COUNT. died last snring.
A special election will be held in his
district to choose a new house MEM
ber. Ten DAYS notices are required
for both elections. The governor may
order the calling of these elections
late TODAY.
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who acted for the government in sub
mitting the compromise. The groups
of men to meet here tomorrow include
the international officials, the ex-
ecutive committee. the district presi-
dents and the scale committee of the
central competitive field.
Depends on Lewis.
That they will agree to anything
which Lewis and Green approve is
the belief at the miners headquarters
"If Lewis and Green have approved
any agreement to end the suspension
of activities in the mines, then the diff
ferences between the miners and the
operators are as good as adjusted. so
far as the mine workers are con-
cerned." Ellis Searles, editor of the
mine workers journal. said.
The governments course tomorrow
in regard to the contempt charges
against the miners officials was still
in doubt today. Lewis and his asso-
ciates and the district officials were
to face District Judge A. b. Anderson
at 10 o'clock tomorrow on charges of
violating Anderson's and-strike in
Junction 1t is thought that the hear
ing will be postponed, however, until
after the meeting of the miners, which
is called for O'Clock in the afternoon.
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TnDaY's MARKET REPORTS

chicago Dec. a-CORN-Moderateiy
higher priees for corn resulted today from
irrespective settlement of the coal strike.
ministries which owing to the strike Rave
been ont of the market were .eEpectPH TO
enter soon again as purchasers fore
east Of snow tended also tn strsngthen
tror, ike h. 7Le hie-,se- with Js-rsrv 81 se1l
and Nav s1a4 to s134A, were followed By
n slight re9c.ioR and then by upturns
hieher than before
oATS-Oats rose with corn. After open
ing lie TO &c mp, Including NAV st fS3se
TO enc. the rn1~ket rantfruad 70 ~sre7d-
PR0YISIoNSLRig receipts af hogs ha-
depressing effect on provisions. besides
estimates were clfrre-t that arrivals toner
rovr would $50 he rhe-~l7
Chicago, Dec. S-CORN-CIose: Decem-
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MORE SNOW HERE
Continued from Page One,


is pushing the cold down from the
northwest
Kansas is between unsettled weather
here in the next "a hours in Flora's
and the cold wave coming down from
the north. Kansas Will get it's share
of both, exemplified by extreme low
temperatures and snow.
Snow was falling this morning in
western Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska,
Wyoming and Utah. Snow will fall
here in the next ~ hours is Flora's
opinion. A temperature of zero is
predicted tonight. Temperatures will
rise no higher than 10 or Is degrees
tomorrow afternoon. The cold wave
has not yet reached east of the Miss
issippi. Temperatures were normal
here this morning.
Extremes for this date were 64 In
1906 and 8 below zero ii 1917. At
8 o'clock this afternoon the wind was
blowing at the rate of "a miles an
hour from the northeast. The. wind
will shift to the north tonight.
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WILL FLY TO U. S.
D'Annunzio Gives His Plans for
Leaving Fiume. Ne

Fiume, Sunday. Dec 7.-Capt
Gabrielle d'Annunzio plans to fly to
the United States after the Fiume
situation has been adjusted he told
the Associated Press today. II yearn
to reachs America on wings" he said.
II will fly to America across the Pa
cific and land on your fair Pacific
coast. When my task in Fiume is
done and when Fiume is o part OF
Italy's realm. I am going to Toxic
thru the clouds. Then / will look
across that vast expanse of the Pacific
myself from this earth and start
toward your land. your free America,
stepping from island TO island. 1t is
unfavorable weather now, but 1t will
be favorable in February and if Fiume
is ours will do 1t then"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

Kansas City Grain and Produce Market.
Kansas City. Dec s-wREAT-Cash
Market unchanged to Sc lower No. hard,
$2.55Q2s3; No. ., $24s@2.S0; No. 1 red,
s.. 1912 IS: No. 2, S2.43.
2 mixed. 1.53; No. 3, $50; No. white
s1.4S6n1.52; No. 3, S1.4TQ1.49; No. yellow
$1.51@1,53: No. 3, $l.4SdIl.50.
OATS-Market steady. No. 2 white
1850; No. 2 mixed, 77@Tsc; No. . red, 7s@
roe
RYE-$1 40611.50
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$2. .90@3.1
SHORTS 50. .4O@2.5O.
BRAN-$20O.
WHEAT-Receipts 432 cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged. Extras
Csc; firsts, 66c; seconds. 64c; packing, 4sc
EGGS-Market unchanged sFirsts, 7Sc
seconds, SIC.
POULTRY-Hens, 1c lower, 19@231Ac
roosters, 14@2oc; broilers, SOC
CORN-Close: December. S1.44H: Janu-
ary, $1-3sA May, $1335s; July, S1.32.
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Wall st, New York Dec. s.--ST0CKS-
Food shares dominated the list for time,
sugars extending last weeks gains by to
5 points. Oils. motors and shippinss
also registered further improvement with
steeIs. textiles, tebaccos and miscellaneous
and Remington typewriter. Rails alone
displayed reactionary tendencies. Call loans
oBened at Q per cent.
Changes in the coal situation and Mexican
affairs contributed largely to the active
and strong opening Of today's stock mar
ket. Oils. motors. shippngs and sugars
added 1 to points to last weeks final
quotations and several Of the steeis and
equipments ware higher tho making less
extensive gains. Chrnges among rails
were moderate on small dealings. Advances
became more general within the first half
hour.
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FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade. }
Chicago, Ill. Dec. S.-The Tribune
GRAIN: It's the belief OF all those who
study the corn situation closely with an
open mind that until there is a movement
from the country of sufficient volume to
result in an accumulation of stocks suf-
ficient to put the trade in a normal con-
dition that nervous fluctuating markets are
to be expected.
As result ofethe coal strike there is no
immediate probability of such a continued
large run of grain, as 1t will have to be
brought about by heavy movement and a
so that elevator people and carriers can
take the cash corn and hedge 1T for future
delivery. Sentiment of the grain trade
was more in favor of the constructive side
at the close than it was at the opening.
Strength in rye gave the shortsellers In
corn bad jolt and started them to think
ing along broader lines. Absorption of
the cash corn and the strength in wheat
values. with prices highest of the season,
was a factor that a majority of traders
were not disposed to overlook.
There is unsettled weather ahead. and
with the fuel supply in west becoming
more serious daily, there were no indica-
tions of an excessive movement. That oat
values should advance 13sc on top of the
created an impression among traders that
the market had more stability than it was
GENERALLY credited with. 1t took compare
tive little buying to make the advance ana
that came from some of the largest holders
who were reducing their lines Houses
with northern connections sold rye fu-
lures early, but as soon as they were fin
ished prices started upward. A decidedly
more bearish view of the rye situation was
taken by some of the closest students of
conditions after the close. They regarded
good part of the buying Saturday as
of the eleventh hour kind on 25c advance,
and said that the original bulls were heavy
sellers on the bulge.
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TO. CUT EXPENSES
Republicans Agree ON Program tt
Protect Treasury.

Washington, Dec. 8.-A program of
huge reductions in government ex-
penditures and continuation of the
present high taxes constitutes the fl
nancial policy house Republicans have
determined to insist on during the next
eighteen months. ~
This agreement. reached at a con-
ference of a score of prominent Re
publican members, is necessary if the
federal treasury is to be prevented
from piling up additional deficits to
be added to the war debt.
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TAKES GATE OFF HINGES
Republic County to Emulate Topeka
Free Fair

Republic County to Emulate Topeka
Free Fair.
BeIleviILe, Dec. S.-When the county
commissioners of this county took over
the Republic county fair grounds and
equipment for the purchase price of
$4,000 they laid the foundation for
what will, under the new state law,
become in all probability the first free
county fair in Kansas. For fourteen
years this county has maintained and
supported with more or less success,
under the stockholder and director
plan, a county agricultural and live
stock fair. The present site of the Re-
publican County Agricultural associa-
ton. containing thirty acres of choice
land and buildings valued at $4,000,
will, it is understood. in the future
be opened annually with a free gate"
and maintained at county expense.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
POOR POOR JAWN D.

Cleveland, O., Dec. s.-Jotn d.
Rockefeller's personal property tax
return on file here today showed
the following:
He had $1,000 in the bank; owns
three motor cars valued at $3.50;
has one row boat valued at $40
: and IA lawn mowers valued at ST.
200.
No, the above does not indicate
the oil king had fritted away his
millions, but merely shows the
value of his property interests in
East Cleveland.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Allies Back Down on Terms OBJ.
iectiOnabIe to Germans.
Further Delay in Signing In
strument Is Unnecessary.
SCAPA FLOW TO THE HAGUE
Great Britain Won't Insist on
Fleet Reparation Claims.
Quick Occupation of More Hun
Towns if Germany Delays.

Paris, Dec. S.-The latest allied pote
to Germany contains sufficient con-
cession to. eliminate the possibility of
further occupation of German terri
tory to enforce its terms. according to
authoritative information obtained
today.
These concessions are such, it was
believed. that Germany cannot afford
to do otherwise than sign Immediately.
While the note demands immediate
acceptance of the protocol of the peace
| treaty, the last paragraph. which pro-
vided for invasion of Germany in the
event she failed to carry out the treaty
terms. was practically eliminated.
The most important point-from the
German standpoint-is the promise
to return German war prisoners as
soon as notifications to the treaty are
exchanged.
Demand for delivery of dry docks
and merchant marine materials, in
payment for sinking of the German
war fleet interned at Scapa Flow is
also lightened. The note, it was
learned, permits delivery of 400. 00a
tons OF these materials in lots that
will conform with Germany's own
economic needs.
Handing of the note to Germany
was Intentionally delayed, 1t was said
to permit the allies to complete nee
essary military preparations and to
permit denouncing of the terms of the
armistice should Germany fail to
yield.
Delay also was necessitated, accord
ing to reliable information to enable
the British delegation to receive in
structions from London. The British
delegates, 1t was said, were unwilling
to assume responsibility for the penal
ties provided if Germany refuses to
sign.
The supreme council was to decide
upon the time the note will be de-
livered at it's meeting today.
The German delegation here insists
that IL the note constituted an ulti-
matum it will not be accepted but
that if it is conciliatory the national
assembly may take 1t under considera-
ton.
The allied military plans, 1t was
understood, provide for quick occupa-
tion of Essen, the Ruhr valley and
Frankfort in event Germany refuses
to accept the note.
Nosxe Still Defiant.
London, Dec. ST will recommend
that Germany refuse to accept the
protocol" Gustav Noske. German min
claring in an interview in Berlin,
printed in the Mail here.
Noske said he could not speak for
the nation, according to the interview,
but he personally believed the limit
had been passed"
Let the allies, whom we are un-
able to oppose, occupy our country"
Noske was quoted as saying. This is
81 hope the protocol will be rejected
no matter what the consequences
Noske declared. according to the in
terview. 1--WE have yielded too often.
We must resist. The allies may do
what they please. as we are unable
to oppose them by military methods"
not peace but q prolongation of war"
Mueller Will Speak.
Berlin, Dec. Sherman Mueller,
minister of foreign affairs. will ad-
dress the national assembly Tuesday
on the progress Of negotiations toward
signing of the protocol. it was under
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
PLEAD >"NOT GUILTY.
Sen. Ncwberry Announces He'll Not
"Stand Mute as Others Have

SeH. NSWD%Try AhAfOuiiNcS mel MOI
"Stand Mute as Others Have
Grad Rapids, Mich, Dec s.-Tru-
man H, Newberry, United States SEN
ater from. Michigan and seventeen of
his principal campaign leaders ap-
peared in federal court here today to
plead to indictments charging fraud
and corruption in the senator's nomi-
nation and election in 1918. -
While practically all of the respond
ents who had been arraigned up to
today stood mute, Mr.. Eewberry an
nounced before leaving Washington
that his plea would be mot guilty"
The senator and those arraigned with
him faced the charges contained in
the second Indictment the counts of
which alleged perjury in the sworn
statement of election expenditures
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Belgium Considers PACE.

Brussels. Dec. 6.-The Belgian cab
met was in session today to consider
a military alliance with Great Britain
and France in view of the possible
failure of the League of Nations, II
was reported.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
PICK BERGER'S SUCCESSOR
ousted Congress1nan Named Again BY
Socialist Supporters.

Socialist supporters
Milwaukee. wis., Dec. 8.-Electors
of the Fifth Wisconsin congressional
district voted at the primary election
today to nominate a. successor to
Victor Berger. ousted from the house
of representatives following his con-
yiction under the espionage. act.
There was no doubt as to the result
There were no contests. Socialists will
nominate Berger again and Henry
Bodenstab will be the choice of the
Democratic and Republican fusionists.
The election will be held December
1s.
A large vote was urged by both
sides in order to forecast the result at
the final election
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
HOOVER JOURNALIST NOW
Part Owner of the Washington Her
aid But Won't Be Editor.

Washington. Dec. 8.-Sale OF the
Washington Herald. a Washington
newspaper, was announced today by
c. T. Brainard, who owned controlling
interest. The paper; his annouHce-
ment said, is being taken over by Her
bert Hoover. Walter S. Rogers Her
man Sutter. Charles r. Crane and
Julius H. Barnes The actual work of
getting out the Herald will be done
by Rogers and Sutter.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

ber, 81 .39sx Jan. SI.35a1. .351k May. S13eA
@1.53: July, $I31 ss@131A-
oATS-December, a &c; May,79ss GI9Ac: !:
July, 75mc.
PoRK@Jen, $500; May, Ss370.
LARD-Dec., $2290; JAN, $22.6T; May,
RIBs-Jan., s1s65; May. s1ss5.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

choice snd prime SIS. 4O@21.o0 medium
and good. $11-2JG1s.40; common, SS.756a
11.25: light weight, good and choice, S13. %
020T5; butcher heifers, $6.406l1550: cows,
sc. 6.25@13.75: veal calves, $16.5od17.50; feed
ers. $I.00G12-25; stockers, $6.00d10.T5.
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. Market strong.
Lambs, S14.2561625; ewes, medium. good
and choice, $775@9.4os breeding ewes, 500
G1125.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
CHARGE FOR II

French Hotel Keepers Cease Free Is
sue of Stationery.
Paris, Dec s.-After next April Paris
hotels will cease to supply stationery
free of charge to guests, the hotel
keeperS' union has decided. One cent
will be charged for each sheet of
paper and envelope, the proceeds to
go for the benefit> of hotel employees
disa bled in the war
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
New york Produce Market.

New York, Dec. S.-BUTTER-Market
firm Creamery higher than extras, 741s@
75c.
EGGS-Market steady. Fresh gathered
extras. 93694c.
cHEEsE-Market steady. Specials, S2h
POULTRY-Alive, steady chickens, esc
dressed, quiet; chickens, 27@47c.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

To Foytify the System Against Grip
Take LAXATIVE BRoMO oUIEINE Tab
let's which destroy germs. act al a Tonic
and Laxative; and TINS prevent Colds,
aBRoMO QUININE-" 2. W. GROVES sig
nature on tire box. 30c.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
chicago Live stock Market.

Chicago, Dec. S.-HOGS-Receipts 81 900.
Market slow. mostly 25c to Ace lower, Bulk
of sales. Sc. .S5T1315; top, s13.h0: heavy.
12s5n1315: medium. S12.006f 13.25; light
s12 s5sH1310; pigs. S12.00Gf1275.
CATTLE-Recetpts "a 600. Market strong
Beef steers. medium and heavv weieht.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

Chicago. Dec. s-BUTTER-Market
higher Creamery. 5s@T2c.
=, EGGsaMarket Ma firm. Receipts s9s cases
mark. cases included, 7067oc.
POULTRY-Alive. higher; springs, 25c /;
fowls, 1S@25c; turkeys, 32c
POTATOES-Market firm. Northern
sacked and bulk, whites, $3.o0d3.20: west
ern rurals, $3.15; Russetts, $3.25Q335.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
CHICAGO PACKED MEETING
Police Were Called to Settle Row nj
w. 0. w. Conference.

W. Os W. NoAxSASlNN.
Chicago, Dec. S.-The police were
called last night to a meeting of about
200 members of the Woodmen of the
World, some of whom were protesting
against increases in insurance rates
and criticizing officers of the order.
Several members from st. Louis de-
clared Chicagoans had packed the
hall. The Chicagoans were said to
favor the increased rates while many
from other cities We're opposed.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
tThe range of prices on grain futures on
Chicago Board of Trade as reported by
Thos. J. Myers. 301 N. e. Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
New York Sugar Market.

steady; centrifugal, 7.2s: refined, steady "
cut Loaf, 1850; crushed, $1o25 Mould a. .
standard powdered, 9.15: fine granulated
and Diamond A, 600; Confectioners' A,
500; No. / soft sugar, $50.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
MuelIer win Speak.

Berlin, Dec. Sherman Mueller,
minister of foreign affairs. will ad-
dress the national assembly Tuesday
on the progress Of negotiations toward
signing of the protocol. it was under
stood today There will be no debate.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08
Kansas CITY Live stoek Mar,.et

10000. Market steady to Soc lower. I3uIlS
OF sales. S12SJ@13.25: heavies, s13oO6i13.45: !:
mediums, So 9o@ 1900; lights, ST.. .T5G13. .25 !;
cArTLE-Receipts ss,ooo Market steady
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FURNISHED by the Topeks ackine So-b
Springs over 2 lbs. 22c; old roostsrs.
13c; young roosters. Ice; broilers. lbs
and under, 2Sc; hens. lbs and over, &c :
under 1 lbs, 19c; stays. 14c-
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kansas City Grain Market.

(The range of prices on grain futures on
by Thos. J. Myers. 30t n. Z. Bldg.)
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ToneIsa Hide Market.

FURNISHED by Topeka Hide Co.. foot ct
jefferson Stl
Topeka. Kan, Dec. s.
Green salt cured hides No. !. sic; No. 2,
soc. Horse hides No. /, 5000 to S11-OO
No. 2, $500 to $1,000.
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Kansas City Live Stock Market.
The following sales were madee this morn
ing at the Stock Yards. Kansas City and
reported over long distance telephone Ill
rect TO the State Journal by Clay Robin
son & Co.. live stock commission mer.
chants.l
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DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka, Kan, for the twenty-fouF hours
ending at q. N. Monday.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-08

to weak. Heavy beef steers, cheice and
prime S161561S5o; medium and good.
SlO.25a1d15: common. sS25@1025; light
weight. good and choice. S1260q 10;
butcher heifers, Sc 25M13.T5: cows, $61509
1900: veal calves, S13 25671650; feeders,
$7.5O613O0: stoekers, S5.J0@1000-
SHEEP-Receipts 1000. Market 1Oc 70
25c higher. Lambs. S14.00G1 lass: yearling
wethers, S1o.75@1250: ewes. ss650q7a.o0'
breeding ewes, $7.50911.50; feeder lambs,
S1I. .O0d1S15.