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The Portland daily press., 1883-10-04
The stoddard Lectures.


General interest will be felt in the announce
ment Of the opening of the Stoddard lectures
at City Hall. Enormous and constantly in
creasing audiences have attended Mr.. stod-
dard's finely illustrated lectures. and LARGE
portion OF the community have come to look
upon them as oHe of the annual standard en-
tertainments which they are not willing to
miss The lectures of this year are to be gwen
on Monday evenings, October 10, 30, Novem-
Der 8, II and 10. The title of the series is
The Capitals Of Europe" and, contrary to
the plan of former years. Mr.. Stoddard pro-
poses to visit only the attractive, beautiful and
celebrated cities which stand for the ciyiliza-
ton of the great nations which they represent.
The scenes of the lectures are Madrid and Lis
bon, Paris, Berlin and Saps-Souci, Munich and
Vienna, and Constantinopls. The varied
characteristics Of these cities will give great
variety to the series. Madrid and Lis bon. the
capitals of the Spanish peninsula, are cities
with their faces turned toward the past. and
the interest OF stroll through them lies in
the suggestions of former splendor with which
the streets are filled. Paris, the worlds great
pleasure city; Berlin, the rapidly growing
centre CT German culture and enterprise;
Vienna, the pride of Austria and chief city OF
the Danube, are all modern cities, sojourn
within whose gates IL crowded with keen en-
ioyment. Constantinople, with its marvellous
situation, is filled with the splendor Of the
Orient, and is always fascinating to Western
travellers. Mr.. Stoddard has personal famil-
iarity with these cities which enable him to
discourse upon them in sprightly and enter
tanning manner, and his illustrations will sur
pass any he has ever shown. Very great inter-
est has already been awakened in this course
in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, where long
lines of buyers blocked the streets at the places
OF sale, and the whole house 10 each place was
practically sold on the first morning. The sale
OF course tickets here is to open Monday morn
ing next, and will undoubtedly attract an eager
company.
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Letter Carriers Report
The following is the letter carriers report
for Sept, 1888:
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POSTMASTER GODDARD.
Inc Washington Correspondent OF the
Boston Herald Says There is No
Truth in the Charges.


Yesterdays Washington despatch TO the
Boston Herald says
Postmaster General Gresham said this eve
ming that he had just received the report of
the special agent detailed to investigate GER
tain charges of official misconduct brought
against Charles W. Goddard, postmaster at
Portland. He had not as yet had time 10 read
IT,. he would do so tomorrow.
From another source, equally trustworthy, il
Is learned that the charges were made by Der-
sonal enemies of Postmaster Goddard, with
view 70 annoy him, and that the special agent
upon investigation found them, with one ex
ceptioD, to be without foundation. He found
that it was not true as had been alleged, that
Postmaster Goddard was unlawfully convert.
ing money order fees to his own use He found
that the statement that Postmaster Goddard
had quietly hushed Up a $4,000 defalcatlon in
his office was also unfounded. The only charge
sustained by evidence was that Postmaster
Goddard was receiving salary of $4,000 a year
from the State of Maine for compiling the
state statutesi but 1t can be authoritatiyely
stated that the post Office department. will hold
mat this is not violation of the law forbid
alng postmaster to hold State office, so that
III elect the report of the special agent. ex-
onerates Postmaster Goddard. The Portland
post office is rated "a No u in the books Of
the post office department, as we'll as in the
accounts of the auditor of the treasury for the
post office department"
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CAPITAL.
Erhso1I. Shee: Il.
DRAWN OUT.
DR.
For store construction account
From Jan. 81, '81 to Jan. i, 1882 Sl2 2eO3S
1884,. 1O,6926I
Sept %, 1S83.... 11775S4
NJ F. Bolster house account
From July s. 81, to Sept. 20, 1888. =. 20,o5e.S7
s54,7s5.eo
Or
INVESTED.
Balance from settlement affairs of
Locke, Twitchell Co............ :. s55, 100000
s55,ooo.oo
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CITY GOVERNMENT,
The Railroad Extension Denied.

The Board of Aldermen met last evening to
consider the question of the extension of the
tracks of the Horse Railroad from Spring to
Congress streets by way of Neal, and Bowdoin
and Vaughan. Considerable interest has been
awakened among the dwellers in Ward ON
this matter, and number of the prominent
citizens of that ward were present.
After the Mayor had opened the meeting. W.
H. Cnnord, Esq. presented a protest against
the extension of the road as prayed for, signed
by the residents and property owners on Bow
dom street, and along Vaughan as far as
Bracket.
don. q. f. Libby, who appeared for the rail-
road company, said that this petition for extern
sion grew out of desire on the part of the
company to suit the convenience of the resi-
dents OF ward seven. Two possible routes were
proposed, one SGT forth in the petition, while
the other was through Thomas and Pine to
Congress. Either of these was found BY the
company to be practicable, but on inquiry It
was found that neither seemed to meet with
general acceptance. If property owners in
this ward did not want the road, the company
did not wish to push this petition, and if the
public interest did not require this extension,
he was not here to oppose that interest.
Mr. Clifford said he had found diversity of
opinion among his neighbors as to where the
--eah should go, but this much was certain, that
sne vaughan street people had decided OBJ
9ection sgainst it. Unless large number of
citizens desired this road or unless some strong
public necessity called for it, their wishes in
this psatter ought to be conclusive. It, further,
WOuld mt ha for tho intarau+ 81 +ho rooI a. -.
there, as not enough people would patronize
the cars.
Mr. Libby said he did not ignore the wishes
OF the jewellers on Vaughan street, but the
public owned the streets, and the prime ques-
tion was whether this would benefit the public
at lezge. How many would be accommodated
II this track should be laid was the question
for the Board to regard first.
Mr.. Clifford admitted that public convent
ence should be largely considered, but public
convenience was many-sided matter. There
was this difference between the rights of the
people and the rights of corporations in the
streets of city. Corporate rights were but
franchises, favors granted by the legislative
power. Public convenience meant the conye-
nience of the jewellers along the streets as well
IS of those who should ride in the cars He
believed with Mr. Libby. in using the streets as
the public demanded, but considered that the
terms public and public convenience should
have an extended scope.
His Honor stated that so far as public sen;i.
nent had come to bis notice It was against this
petition. he wished to state this that the
Board might have the fullest light on the mat
ter.
No further discussion took place, and on pro-
ceeding to vote on the question Alderman
Tnkesbury voted yea; Aldermen BRINE, Gould,
Hawkes., Emery and Melcher nay, and the
prayer of the petitioners was denied
Nothing further was presented to the Board,
and 1t forthwith adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-04

VERY desirable real estate on Middle street, for
sale at a great bargain. The lot being 30
feet on Middle street, by 100, containing about
II, 900 square, on the corner of Middle and Chat
ham streets. A 212 story brick building, with
stores and tenement stores This lot is SO feet
by 30, next on Middle street, three wooden stores
and stable in rear this lot is Sc feet by l20. 2
story brick house on Chatham street. No. 8, lot 35
by 40. This property is sue 10 increase in value
as it is in the center of the city and be used for
houses or stores; This property will be sold at
State
Terms to suit purchaser. Inquire of
JOHN C. PROCTOR,
sep3eod3m No. SO Exchange Street.
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Directors Meeting.

The directors of the Consolidated Electric
Light Company of Maine held an informal
meeting at the Falmouth Hotel last evening.
The lighting station on Plum street was in.
spected, and at the meeting subsequently the
business affairs of the company were fully dis
cussed. The directors were extremely graft
fed with the companys business. They adj
iourned without transacting any matters of
nuhlic i'm Dortauce.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

AT II a. m. today f. o, Bailey & Co. will
sell at stable ia rear of residence of the late I.
Washourn, No. 375 Spring street by order Of
the executor, one horse, one extension top car
risge, one jump seat carriage, one double
sleigh, harnesses, robe, blankets, etc. See auc-
ton Column
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Real Estate Transrera.

The following transfers Of real estate in this
county have been recorded at the Registry Of
Deeds:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT F. Randall to Horatio
A. Orr, land $3.50.
Raymond-M e. Plummer to Bell J.
Grant, land; $275.
otsaeld-Benjamin Stone to Wyatt T. Ed
yards, land; $3.50.
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LIABILITIES.

Land and butding cor. Pine and State
street, Portland ..,... :. S12, 900 90
Less dover .......$2, 400 90
Less taxes. 240 90
264n IN
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MuaIclpsi Court.

WEDNEsDAY-Susan E. Williams vagrant. Three
months in the city house of correction.
Michael Jmulhern; search and seizure Fined
800 and costs. Appealed.
Joseph Fl. Ramsey; search and seizure. Fined
500 and costs. Paid.
Emma Carson; intoxication. Thirty days in
county Jail.
william Buckley, Andrew Dean, John Derwin:
intoxication. Fined So and costs each.
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For Sale,

Very desirable Stand for Hotel, Summer
Boaroi"s "a use, or Country Rome.
THE Homestead'ofth the late Oliver Dow, situated
Il at West Buxton Village, on the Saco River:
containing fifty acres excellent land, two story
brick house and 81, barr, stable, wood house. ice
house, sheds &c. The buildings will be sold separ-
ate from the land If desired For terms &C.. apply
to.CYRUS F. DAVIS, West Buxton, Maine
auo28eodtf
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Enterprising local agents wanted in this
town for an article that is sure to sell; live
druggists and grocers preferred. Address Hu-
mission Food Preservative Co., 70 Kilby Street.
Boston. jy30-daw2m
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FOR SALE.
SEE HERE!

NAN show any one in want of a nice residence
~ great bargains at Gorham Village.
One story house, ST. - and stable, acre Of land,
80 fruit trees, nice water.
One story house, new, never has been 90
cuped, very nice lot 60x115, fruit trees currants
&C., nice water. Send for plans and descriptions to
Gorham, Me.
I9@HOuse lots for S9 tv31dtf
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For Sale or TO Lease.

TENHE large and convenient store and connecting
Il buildings, erected and occupied by the late r.
A. Chapman, situated near the Grand Trunk depot
In Bethel, Maine. This is the most desirable oca-
tion for trade all things considered in the flourish
ing own of Bethel if not in Oxford County, and a
rare opportunity is here offered to anyone desiring
first class location for Country business Address
@. G. CHAPMAN. Portland. Me. sanSd4w
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Hub Punch commends itself to public favor
Dy Its convenience; ready on opening. Sold
In bottles only by Grocers, Druggists and Wine
Merchants generally. oct1MT&F&w
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Annual Meeting.

fENHE Annual Meeting of the Diet Mission for the
"A election OF officers, and the transaction of
Rooms, Free st. Block, Saturday afternoon, Octo-
Der 9Th at 8 o'clock. oct2d5t
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Female PrOyiIent AssOcia,ion.

FTIHE annual meeting of this society will be held
IL at their room in city building at three O'Clock
in the afternoon of Thursday Oct A. for the election
of officers and for the transaction of any other bus
mess that may legally como before the meeting.
Per order
MRS. j. Fl. COFFIN, Sec.
Portland, Sept. 27, 1888. sep28d1w
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THE s'LDADER, ,,
A Pure Havana Cigar.

III T. McMAIN of the firm of McArain & Weston.
Il would call the attention of buyers and smokers
to the New Cigar which they introducing to this
market. 1t is PURE CIGAR, free ffom flayoring or
colorng OF the stock, and absolutely free from poi
son o. any kind II is tirst-class Clean and guar
anteed TO be OF the best Havana. Call for /. N
Weston,s "Leader,o strictly hand made. Also in
connection, brand called ssCupid, Five Cent
Cigar. Smokers who value their health should try
the Leader, and note the difference between the
pure and the imitation. Address
McN1AHN a. WESTON, westfield, MGss.
For sale by Geo. G. Frye, Timmons g. Halves, II. P.
8. Gouid, b. ". Jones, I. T. Percy, Falmouth Ho.
tel y, Dana, Jr., and y. B. Totten. sep11d3m
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United States Circuit Court.

BEFORE JUDGE LOWELL
WEpSEsDAY-Alcot j. Merryman VS.. Phoenix
Insurance. Company Of Hartford, Conn. Verdict for
plan'ih for 81 oe5, full amount of claim and in
terest.
Wilbur F. Lunt for plaintiff
N. & H B. Cleayes for defendant
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-04

GOOD ADVIcE.-If you want to get well and
keep well, got 1893 Middle street and buy
Pine Hyeien Mattress cost only $40. If
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I'M. C, I'M. AssociafiOn.

A STATED meeting of the Maine Charitable
m Mechanic Association will be held in the IL
brary room, Mechanic building, Thursday evening
Secretary. oet2dtd
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MECHANIC HALL, cor. Congress and Casco
WI streets, having been put in thorough repsir i
offered 10 the public for Lectures Concerts and
Dancing. For terms apply to the Agent. r.
SWIFT, 513 Congress street. oct4eodIm
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Wanted.
THE HALLEI & DAVIS PlANQEQRIE

rs one of the best i'm the market.
for sale and rent mt WEN. II. Hast
ings' l44 AZ Exchange 81. Ehave
two well furnished chambers 10
rent al 22 WilaROG Street.
oct4 dow
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DELICATE in flavor, pure in material, the
Sweet Bouquet" Cigarettes AIRS rapidly sup.
erseding other brands.
The Portland daily press., 1883-10-04
WANTS.


En YOUNG LADIES and rs gentlemen to learn
~ Teiegraphy, a business that affords unequal
ed opportunities for steady and payin employment
Salaries to competent operators are from S45 to
SIPS monthly and there is great and continuous
demand for our graduates. Over $40 d ling paying
situations We are the oldest instii utioa in Nes
England and our facilities and equipments are un-
excelled. For particulars call address with
stamp Boston Telegraph Institute and Metropolitan
Telegraph Co. 23O Washington St., Boston.
oct3 d2w
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Portland Benevolent Society.

FNHE Annt.al Meeting of this society, for the
choice 81 on GERS ana S other t, business, WIN be
D M, in the directors goom of National Traders
Bank. RUFUS H. HINKLEY, Secre tary.
Oct. ], 1888, oc2dSt
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HOUSE TO LET.

No. 15 Gray Street, West end OF block
between State and Park. In first class
cOnditi n and appointments, modern i'm.
prOYements, Is rooms.
s. w. Rob- NSON,
Real Estate Agent, 191 Middle ST.
oct3 aft
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MAINE General Hospital.

TEVHE annual meeting of the corporation will be
Il held at four o'clock in the afternoon OF Tues
day the 9TH day of october, 1883, at the Council
Chamber, City Hall, Portland, for the purpose of
electug officers for The ensuing year, and of tran
sacting such other business may legally be pre-
sented. BY order of the Directors,
F. X. BARRETT, Secretary.
Portland, Sept IL, 1888. 2awtdlh&M
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Wanted.

A n experienced Cook. Call at 20 Deerine st.
IA Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoon.
sepl7 dkf
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Canning Notes.

Messrs. Burnham & Morrill, have their es-
tablishment at Pine Point, Scarboro, we'll I'M
der way, canning CLANS. and expect to do
large business there this winter.
1t is estimated that the aggregate pack of
mackerel by the several establishments of this
city is between 100000 and 100000 cans
thus far this season, and considerable quanti-
ties Of fish ara still being received.
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the
IN subscriber has been duly appointed and taken
upon herself The trust of Administrative with the
VIII annexed of the estate of
MARTHA DARLING, late of Portland,
deceased, in the County of Cumberland and given
bonds as the law directs; All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased required
to exhibit the same ahd all persons indebted said
estate are called upon to make payment to
MARY BRACKErT COLE, of Brunswick, Admin
istratrIx with the VIII annexed.
Portland, Sept. 4, 1888. oct4d1awTh3w&
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERHkSEWENT TO-DAY,
ENTERTAINMENTS.
City Hall-Stoddard Lectures.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Stockbridge Course.
The Ideals Matinee.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.
Gents Underwear-Rines Bros,
The Hallet and Davis Pianoforte.
Musical-U. X. Halves.
Ghallenge-Geo. W Batchelder.
Wanted Ladies.
Notice is Hereby Given.
Opening-Millett a. Little.
tousolidated Electric Light Co af Na;na
Gloyes-MeIry.
Store Open Evenings-Brown.
Tue =" Henley Roller Skates.
To Let--Mechanic Hall.
AUCTION SALES.
A Nice Little Farm.
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Wanted.
Cook Wnnfed-

BOARD, with two well furnished rooms, In q nice
-D locality, for lady and two children, aged six
and two years. Address at once, "a. c." Press
Office. sep24dtf
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Wanted.

A GIRL well recommended. Must be a good
"a cook and laundress. Apply TO j. P. BAX-
TER, 81 Deering ST., City. sep12dtf
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no LET.
Store Nos. liz &ll9 Middle st.

DELOW the Post Office where all the large
ID Wholesale Jobbing Houses are located, in dry
goods, Fancy and other Glasses of goods. Fitted up
with two Counting rooms, Brick and Iron Safe Ele-
vator, Counters, Tables, Gas and Water with LIGHT
and airy basement all in perfect repair. Heated by
a furnace. Inquire Of II. e, THOMPSON J6z
Brackett st. where the keys maybe found.
oct2 DIFF
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sl4,o57 90

Life interest 10 Pine street property to eontin-
gent, u
liabilities
Storer Bros. Co. paper, en-.
dorsed by f. Storer.. -, S79,518 Sc
Storer, Bolster & Co. paper
endorsed by F. Storer 1000 90
"a. P. & f. Storer's notes.
store building account ~ $500 90
Note to Merchants Bank. 600 90
Nellie Littlefeld. trust fund 500 90
Homer L. Davis and Laura
A Davis, trust fund $1,000
less collateral, private se-
curity, ST. 5D. INN. $50 90
Charles S. Lttlefeld trust
fund, $4,000; less collat-
eral security, private prop
erty, s2.ooo.... $50. 1000 90
100, 26S GO
as collateral. $500. 80. 49,. ~. 5000 90
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CHALLENGE.

4 HEREBY challenge DIR. VIM. Swasey of Cornish
Il to trot his horse ALPHA against my bay
last day of the Fryeburg Fair. for from three to
seven hundred dollars My money will be ready at
the Press Office, Saturday, October 9Th. Put up or
shut up. GEO. W. BATCHELDER.
oet4 d3ts
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GfANVASSERS to sell Eagle wringers on INSTALL
~ ments. Good salary or commission paid. Also
Agents to sell Wildes, Patent Button. Apply
b. b. MARTIS, Manager
auQ3Od1 36 remnla Straaf
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sl11,268 sc

H. P. F. STORER's ASSETS.
Equity OF redemption in store corner Middle and
Pearl, estimated by the committee of no value.
NJ. E. BoLSTER's ASSETS.
REAL ESTATE.
Land and buildings, resi-
deDce Congress St., Port
land .S15, 900 90
Less DOVER. ....$3, 900 90
Less taxes. 800 90
-- $500 90
-S11,7 700 90
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LOST AND FOUND.
ScOw Stolen
TO LET.

LNROM Dyer's dock, about week ago. Any per-
H son giving information Ia regard to 1t will be
rewarded by the dock company sep12
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Rent WANTED.
GIRLS WANTED.

Portland Star Match Co., West
street.
my12-dtf
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NTRD ASALEsMAN TO TAKE
LUBRICATING COMPOUND LUBRICANT AND
GEAR GREASE. To the right man good offer
will be made.
sep29d6t JAMES L. LAwLER, Paterson, N. j.
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WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED.


CALESMEN for staple household articles
- Sell like wildfre; profits large. We start You
with full outfit of saa pies for seven ct. stamps
ROOT & PACKARD,
sep29dtoct7s Boston. Mass.
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THE FIRST MEDAL"

FrIHE purest and best 5 cent Cigar in the market
= and Tor which have given the sole control to
SEQ. e. sawyer, Confectiener. 500 Com
kress street also tine Cigar called "Peek-a-Boo'
Ior wn,en ne also has the sole control VI. WARS
CH.AUER, Manufacturer, Brooklyn, n. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-02-10
LIVE STOCK
Special Dispatches TO THE SsE.
CuJCAln

Special Dispatches to The sar.
CHICAGO.
chicago, February 9 The Drovers'
Journal rep ,rts az foliows:
Hogs-Weak and Sc lower, particularly
on light; mixed, 6 00@6 IS; heavy, 6 500
z 10; light, 6 0O@6 65; skips, 400tG5 20.
Cattle-Very wsas and 10@l5, lover
exports, 5 7j@6 25; good to choice chip.
ping, 5 25@5 90; com non to medium, 4 20
as 90; butchers' Ia moderate supply and
fair demand and steady at 2 1904 60;
stockers and feeders active aud strong st
10@15c advance, 3 50@4 60; closed weak.
Sheep-Dull aud weak on lower grades;
strsng on choice; common to fair, 3 25@
4 90; medium to good, 4 25@4 70; choice to
extra, 5 00@5 Is,
NEW YORK,
INV York, February y.--The Drovers'
journal BureSu reports:
Beeves-Prices dropped fully 1c pei
pound net weight; closed dull and weak
a few choice stee \ were sold at 6 75 pei
cwt. live weight. but 6 GO WAS the outside
figure for prime ~steers; 8 55Q6 A was the
range for ordinary to good steers.
Susceptibility steady; 4 50@6 60 pei
cwt: for sheep;. 6 Dogs 90 for lambs; n Car,
load of extra sheep sold at 6 80 ner cwE.
Swine-Firm f1r live hogs at z Oo(g7 g.
per cwt.; none offered.
st. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, February y Cattle The de
mand continues ective and prices strony
and in some cases higher; exports. 5 $50
6 10; good to choice shipping, 8 25@5 70
light do. 4 50@5 o.; medium to choic
butchers stf GERS, 3 75@4 80; cows an,
heiiers, 3 25G4 so; bulls, 3 O0@4 %
stockers and feeders, 8 50@4 so.
Sheep Good demand; common TO med
ium muttons, 8 1904 25; fair to good, 4 8
@5 90; choice t. fancy, 8 25@5 30.
Hogs-Firmer; Workers, 6 30G650; PACK
ing, 6 30G6 90; butchers, 675@7 90.
KANSAS City.
KANSAS CITY, February 9.-The Liv
Stock Indicator reports:
Cattle Firm; native steers of 1000 {
1900 pounds sold at 1 7595 80; stockeI
and feeders, 4 00G4 81; cows. 2 SOFAS n
Hogs Light to heavy, 6 1j06 rs wit
the bulk of rales AZ 6 3 @6 80,
Sheep Quit; 3 2594 %.