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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
soiree at the Stephenson Fe-
male Institute.

The patrons and friends of the
stephenson Female Institute, of this
place, were afforded most delight,
full entertainment in the soitee given
by that SCHOOL, on Friday evening last.
The spacious school rooms were lit
orally packed with spectators, and
the fine programme was rendered
throughout in manner that elected
the heartiest applaGss, and rejected
much credit, not only upon Mrs.
Hamaker and Prof. Brownold, the re-
spective heads of instruction in vocal
and instrumental music, but upon the
able principal and his efficient corps
of instructors, and the school at iafge.
We may remark, by way of parenthe-
sis, that the fine executions of Mr..
E. Brownold upon the violin we're
also highly appreciated, and even the
little flourish of the bow that gave an
abrupt Termination 10 the g Ser
enadc," although not down in the
programme, was as much enjoyed as
anything of the evening. The follow
ing is the programme rendered on the
occasion:
PART FIRST.
Opening Chorus-Indian Drum-T6tal
Class.
Inst. solo-Joyful Fessant==Miss Farley
lust. Quartctte-Blue Dnnube-Misses NJ.
Hamaker. V: Lucas. A. Campbell and s. Blew.
Chorus and Solos-Carena- Misses. Robin
son, Mnria Moore and j. Merchant.
Inst. Observation-Disclosures Annie Wyatt
and Jennie Brenneman.
Vocal SOlo-Ida-Miss Fannie Campbell
Inst. SolO-Alpine IIut-Aefiss Magma Moore.
Vocal Duett-Land of the SwalIOws-Alisscs
Jennie Brenneman and Mary Campbell.
INST. Obcron-lii4scs VI. Shirley. F.
Washington and Magma MoOre.
pART SEt9vD.
Vocal Quartette-Unly q. Dream of Homo
Misses II. Pratt. 5. Brcnusnmn, NJ. White and
F. Campbell.
Lakeland aud ". White.
Vocal $olo-Ssrenade-tA miss Merry Campbell
Violin Obiigato Mr.. Z. Brcwuold.
last. Hio-March Timnplial-Misses N.
Hepkins. G. Hammond and A. b. Mason.
Chorus and Soio-Jenuy who lives in the
DeIi-Miss annie AisquitlTdud Ynca. Glass.
Inst: So'o-Aloue ia ttie forrest-Miss Mag
vocal ~ Trfo-Distant ohimcs-Nisses u
Campbc!'. VI. White aud 'Fa Campbell.
Inst DTett-A!iruett-|Aisses N. and F.
Chorus aud solo-Corae Who're Ny Love Lies
Dreaming Mrs.si ,neHa +. Eumaker and Yo-
cal Glass.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

What have you been doing with
those misefably ,nangY pigs of yours
They look elegant. f" g Days Horse
and Cattle Powder did it, Price
only 25 cts. per package Of one pound
full weight.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

The Milling Co. have made another
drop in their prices on goods. You
can buy a barrel of their celebrated
q Peerless family -four for S4.75.
All other goods in proportion. Read
their new advertisement. and be con-
WINGED their store is the place to get
bargains.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

The traveller visiting baltimore
makes a grand mistake II he does not
stop at the :! Malthy House. located
in the business centre of the city,
convenient to railroad depots and
steamboat wharves, and conducted
on both the European and American
plans
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

An adjourned term of the jefferson
Circuit Court. for chancery business,
was held last Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, Judge Faulkner presiding
the first, and Judge Fleming, of Fair
mont, the last two days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Since the opening of our Holiday Display.
our store has been tlronged dailywith custom
how grand" Isn't this handsome" &c these
referring to the endless variety of goods which
we have on exhibition. Special pains have
been taken to see that all arc promptly waited
upon. s. d. HIRsCuaAS IS Go.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Col. Thos. Il. Sharp, formerly of
Baltimore, but for come years past
the clever and agreeable clerk of Maj.
Geo. W. Green's Mountain View Ho-
tel, at Harper's Ferry. died on Mon
day of last week, aged 20 years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Our venerable and well-known fell
low citizen, Mr.. Geo. w. Spots, re-
ceived slight paraIytic stroke on
Thursday morning last, and has since
been laid up. We hope he will be
about again shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Holiday Presents: Rugs and Hassnclss Slip
mcVS. Gloves Iui Hosiery. Gents Scc!iyycar
Srsprnic-s Al! Underwear Hi. lite al Zap
;tIiss1 goods. Lace Collars Of Ii dissertations:
floods and higgins. Tn" Gnrsv Tot - Plush
AID Leather i,iGs we have ever s!:ow-l.-
!!#T'"ts. Co'ni3rts uud ShIwiz SILK aud
i.u:u IIutAorahiois sho:s 'n1:c Of Them
tJgI! AL tho or'i"r stores cuHyi'in-d auJ heat
'."'" il i':is" every ti:ac. 5. Il HiHac!tniH
y %
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

We call attention of our readers to tile ad-
vertistihent of the well known Coleman Bus
incss College of Newark, n. J. This is one of
the oldest business colleges in the country. has
large and cOnilnodious quarters and is fully
cduipted. Young men desiring business cd
.ucati6u cannot do better than avail themselves
Of its advupta4cS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Those wishing Pictures should call
early, as I shall remain only few
weeks longer in Charlestown. Tin
types only 25c. each.
Dec. 9, 1854. F..T. CASTLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
The entertainment for the benefit


of the dependent Fire Company, to
be,gtvcn December 3Oth and 31st.
and Jsnuary lst, promise to be a
grand affair, The new steamer Will
be tried on the first day, in presence
of invited iiremen.from ttagerstown,
Frederick City. Winchester and Shop
herdstown, who, withour fire Iad PES,
will move in procession thrgBgh the
town. The second evening the mem
lbers and invited guests of Malta
Lodge, No. 80, 40, L. & A. NJ, will
take supperswith the ladies engaged
in the entertdinment, and on the third
and last day (New Years Day. there
will be another tiremen's parade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

This is the watch for all persons that wish a
good and reliable Time Keeper. For sale by
me only. Conie and look Mt our stock. Of
christmas goods. Such large stock never
was kept in CharlcstOwn before as now to lie
found ut our place. Call ana see for yourself.
and the price is low. as tile goods nlst lie sold,
for the prices are lower than ever. Come and
price them ard see for yourself.
II A. BURTON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Once more. yovercoatsi 0vercoats! Lock
at our great line Of St;its. 5 little money viii
shutpIt u big shiver. THAT'S economy-econ-
Omy and IIRscuMAN are twin brothers Don't
forget that of Boys and Ghildrcn's Clothingwe
carry u full line Also, big assortment of Hats
and Furnishing Goods. Everything the Lowest
Priced. S. D. HIEsCHMAN & Co. -
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Split-Rottom Chairs.

HNHE undersigned would hereby inform the
i public that he continues the manufacture
of SPLTT-BOTTOM CHAIRS Of all kinds
Arm, Rocker and Plain-Of the best material
and at low rates. Table ChaiFs furnished at
$40 per dozen; Children's Plain Chairs, 20 cts.
each ChildTcn's Rockcrs. so ctE.; Ladies' Rock
crs, 81 Z; Gents arm Rockers, e. Other Chairs
proportionately low. Old chairs re-bOttOmed
on short notice. ELIAS HIGGS.
=. o. Iiddlcwny. Jcfferson Co., w. va.
February IL lSS2-y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Dry Goods, Notions, Cigars or To-
4 baeco, for tile holidays, call on d. S.
Hpghes.
We acknowledge from our young
former towsman, Chas. w. Brown, a
copy of Hyde,'s Illustrated Holiday
Review.
Font, B: Hooff and Roger shep-
herd are here from the West Virginia
University. to spend their Christmas
holidays.
MF. Z. B. Lunsford killed hog
last week which weighed 500 lbs.
Ere boss hog, sofar, in this county,
this season.
At air jas W, Butts may be seen
handsome array of choice goods.
from which to select nice. serviceable
holiday presents.
Snow fell here last Thursday, and
vas followed BY more snow mid sleet
on Sunday, Bringing out the slcighs
and coastir@ vehicles.
Mr. p. BIowpoId adyertjses Il large
segtfnent of fine Gold and Silver
ware, Watches. &c, for the holidays
see card in this issue.
The building committee have ad-
sertised-for proposals io- the erection
ofthe new Episooba! chapel to be
built in this place next spring.
Buy your suits and 0yeres,;,ts IRON, Us we
viii make 1t to yauF interest to DO Goods
exchanged OF MONEY refunded in au casrs
where the cIlstCTTer is no; satisfied. 4 10: u
I'D Pants and Coats at one-half ti::r value,
ID. HIRscHssAN& Co. The Peoples CIo,hi-rs
Fhe stholars of Beulah Sunday
School will have an entertainment at
the residence of Mr.. A. II. Withcr-
spoon. on the evening of Christmas
Day
By change of time on the B. & o.
r. Rwhich went into effect yester-
day, the mail trains now pass
Charlestown southwark at 1928 and
nortbward at 2:4OP. NJ.
Tine faithful Carrier of the SPIRIT
viii greet its patrons on Christmas
Day with most interesting Address
and we bespeat for him the usual lib
crafty. accorded by our generou:
readers.
. Mr.. Armistead Colston, a we'll
known citizen of Clarke county, Va.
and father of Mrs. Jno. T. Colston
of this place, died at an advanced
age, last Tuesday, and was buried OF
Thursday.
.. Thursday, December 25th, being
legal holiday, the merchants in tow
will close their stores on that day
Do your shopping to-day and to-mor
row, so that you may be saved an!
Inconvenience: -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
Hay Wanted.

i the purchase Of Hay. for packing. and re-
spectfully suggests that the farmers Of JefTeF.
son will give him call before dlsposing of
their surplus crops. feeling assured that he can
offer them the very bert prices that the market
will afford. Address or call upon me at
CharieEtoRn. GEO " JOEYS
October Q. 1851
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
Liverpool Salt.
Miss AmeIia Elicka

HAs taken the room on Charles street. in
IL rear of residence Of n. s. White, Eso..
whore she will do DRESS NAMING and FASI-
lily SEWING IN good style and ~ reasonable
Charges. She will be pleased 10 haze the pat
ronage of the ladies OF the town and vicinity.
and will strive to render satisfaction.
April -. 1884
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
AkEHEHS Hay

Hsz Cholera Sold sverywhere. by in
stamps Furnished In largo price 81 O Nv mail 81 %
CIreulsrs fsee. l. s. LOMNsoN z CO.. Iigat1n. Mar.
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TO the Public.
For Rent.

1.-TWO connecting front rooms. on the second
floor of the Lee Hall Building. adjoining
the SPIRIT office. Very desirable for business
offices OF lodging rooms. Can he seen and
terms ascertained on application at the Spirit
OF JEFFERSON Office.
December 9. 1ssLtf .-A'' Ia !" ll0
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

M RS. j. o. TUTwILER is prepared to I'M.
vi dertake Mantua-M Making and al kinds OF
Family Sewing. unreasonable rates. Residenee
on Samuel street, near the Baptist Church.
April 2S. lS31-u.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
Horses and Vehicles.

CAFE Riding and Driving Horses, and gtyliSli
- Vehicles for the Accommodation Of the pub-
lie. for hire on reasonable terms at the Livery
Stables of STARRY Il STUMP.
May ID. 1883.
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u %, 49,.
Ter Bnilding.
Bns your SON a nice overc.s. for the hol.
days. at WM. KAHN & Co.'S, Sadler Building
Mr.. w. C.sCarreII is spending q
aS or two in town.
Choice New Goods at BrownoId's 8,
kohihousen'n old stand.
Hon VIM. L. Wilson is home from
Congress for'the holidays.
For good Cigars and prices, see
VentzelFs advertisement.
Corn and Wood wanted, from some
"a patrons, Immediately.
sorlow prices in Lumber, see Will
let & I.lbhey's advertisement.
Fine Cold land Silver Wares,
Watches, &C., at Brownold's.
Hen. Henry S. Walker, of Ka-
nawhas was in town last Wednesday.
krr,slS Co.'S Bow windtl5 3 are hand
sss decorated yitl9P fine line of new Xmas
sssgsg ssIl. e buying yonr overeoat
ss 98,a 3. very cieapl WV. kAns
tAdler- bnid ing.
liristnlss to MI. Boys aud ChiIdtenas
IN sssas variety AID very cl cap
MS g Co.'S. sadler Building
: Dooley have many fine
slfase for Christmas pres
ore is the place to bug
Rea their new advertise
dfsaats, Apples, Figs,
a4sy &c; at the Milling
and all the staple
Holidays, at-J- ST. HChi-
'.Iisespft he Circuit and County
closed on Christmas
s. novelties, Very cheap,
ltad; :et the metropolitan
Geo. w. Taylor.
aiaaF'ie mare, belonging TO Dep
tsty sberiT Geo. W. Moore broke her
- staiiIasl FtiGaay night
f9 y ,ile togn ral show 5du as neat
lnseisi iiue "a Eiutliing H. w. t:,,. Com
i,et't,,.z iTiccs i,e.se', ali to pieces: SS@ KAHN
/ g \ Injecting .ittl,eir Room,
- Zee Hall, next sunday afternoon,
- lts o. clock. I,are cordially invited.
Adlliug more acceptable to Gentcmau as
Christlnus Present. than nice silk Hand
rchief or Scarf. Ladies sec our STYLES before
are.lasing WM, kahn d Co, Sadler Build
Pic Pres s:terian s nd Hehbol
atertainmel1s. zbesheld m ~ ash
-, ton Hall,-on Monday evening
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
Ladies' Hair Work.

ME IDA TUTWILER is prepared to do
WI Hair Work at moderate prices. and viii
make Braids. Pufs. Curls, Frizzes. etc. at res
idence of her father, near the Baptist Church,
in CharlcStOwn.
April L, 1S79-tf.
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:. ton Hall, on Monday evening

% our 9eercoqts must bcsold bv the first
tn;F gar, Socome along aud get the Great
q BargaiiIs ever sold This Is no humhus =
All ivercOats finest in the land. Prices way
AoNn3 WH. KAHN & Co.. the Leading Clio
thigfs SadIur BuiIdinU
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

1t is we'll known fact that most Of The "A
Horse aud Cattle Powder sold in this COUNT -
try is worthless: that Shcrfdan's Condition "a
Powder Is absolutely pure and very valuable ~
Nothing on Earth will make hens IS
lay like SheTldan'R Condition Pow
der. Dose; ono te1Snoonfni To each pint Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
Local Miscellany.

Rsserysd seats.at wM. KAHN & Co.'S, Sad
Pr Bnilding :
Bus your son nice overcsst for the hol-
layss at WM. KAHN & Co.'S, Sadler Building.
Mr.. w. c. Carroll is spending a
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Recipes.

Cinnamon Rolls.-Take a piece of bread-sponge
after it is quite light. pull off piece little
larger than an egg Roll not quite as thin as pie
crust, spread with butter, a generous layer of
sugar and sprinkle of cinnamon. Roll up and
proceed in the same manner with the remainder
until your pan is packed full Let stand still
until very light and bake, not too hard
Fried Oysters. Thoroughly drain the juice
frcln the oysters lay them on a fine napkin and
dust them with -four. Put two or three table
spoonfuls of the best butter in a frying pan, and
when it is at the boiling point put on your oys-
tiers and fry them to nice brown color, NOV
ing them about occasionally so as to prevent
sticking. Pile them upon hot dish and serve
piping hot with sauce made of plain melted
butter and a dash or two of cayenne pepper. A
few drops of lemon juice added to the sauce is by
some considered an improvement.
Peach Roll.-Mix a dough as for shortcake
Roll out one-fourth inch thick. Spread on this
dried peaches which have been stewed quite dry
mashed and sugaPed. Roll this up. Take a
clean white CLOTH wiring it out of hot water,
sprinkle some flour it, and roll the pudding
in it loosely, as it must have room to swell
Wind string around it or sew it up Place in a
kettle of boiling water. and boil from half an
hour to an hour, according to size of roll. Eat
with sugar and cream Good dried apples make
a very good steamed or boiled roll also, served in
the same way.
Rice Croquettes To half pound of rice one
quart of milk, one teacupfu of sugar, a very lit
tie butter yolks of one or two eggs beaten, fla
voring, and little salt. Soak the rice three or
four hours in water; drain, and put into basin
with the milk and salt. Set the basin in the
steamer, ard cook until thoroughly done Then
stir in carefully the sugar, the yolks of one or
two eggs. very little butter, and flavor with ex-
tract Of lemon or vanilla. When cool enough to
handle, form into small balls; press the thumb
into the center of each; insert little MARINA
lade or jelly of any kind, and close the rice well
over them. Roll in the beaten eggs tsweetened
little) and bread crumbs. Fry in boiling hot
lard,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-14

CHICAGO, March 13.-The Drovers' journal re.
ports: Hogs-Receipts, 10000 shipments, 1000.
The market weak and 10015c lower; rough pack
ing hogs Sc. 1006.60; heavy packing and shipping.
So 65 730; light bacon, $59006.60; skips, $IG
Cattle-Receipts, 9,oOO shipments. loo The
market duh and 10015c lower; exports Sc 25
06S5; good choice shipping steers $5.7Od
6.10; common to medium, So 49, go; cornfed Texans
$5G6.
market was sl9y weak and n 15@25e lover inferior
$47565.25; choice to extra, S5d6.
ST. LOUIS. March observation-disclosures, Q 300;
shipments, 300 The market easier but not
lower; export steers, Sc 2o07i good 10 choice ship
BIS; stockers and feeders, S40525 cornfed Texans,
$5G6.
Sheep and Lambs Receipts, $780, shipments,
l, 100. The market steady and firm; common to
fair sheep. So. % 03.T5 medium to good sheep s. a
5.25; choice to fancy sheep $5.50G6; Texans So
as.
Hogs-Receipts, 5,600 shipments. 1900. The
market was active and steady; light hogs $6.4O a,
eco; packing hogs, $6.40G6.70i heavy hogs, $3.50
07.15.
NEW YORK. March l3-Beeves-None in market.
Dressed beef dull and limited trade at 500 1850
" cwt. Shipments of dressed meats from New York
to-day will include 1920 quarters of beef and $50
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, 5000. The market
shade better for choice stock but generally dull
yearling lambs. $60s; spring lambs, $5as per head
Hogs-Receipts, - GOO all consigned Live hogs
dull and nominal at 1907 p cwt.
EAST LIBERTY, March 13,-Cattle-Du and un.
changed. Receipts 1,235 shipments, $50.
Hogs-Firm. Receipts, 2,575; shipments, 900;
Philadelphias $3.50 07.55 good Workers, $500
$50.
Sheer-Slow and unchanged Receipts, 400; ship
ments, 1000.
CINCINNATI, March 13.-Hogs steady and firm;
common and light, $4,000; packing and butchers,
$6.5007.35, Receipts, 1906 shipments, $50.
KANSAS CITY, March 13-The live Stock Tndi-
Gator reports: Cattle-Recepts 1000. The market
was slow. weak and 15c loweri trading limited;
Hogs-Receipts, 4, 200 The market was weak and
lower; sales made Of lots of 229 to 80 lbs aver
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TRADE AND COMMERCE..
The Spring-Like Weather Improving Bust
ness Somewhat.
INDIANAPOLIS, March l3.

INDIANAPoLIs March 10.
Trade is improving" was the more common re-
mark to-day among merchants. Said one, ''give
us q couple of weeks like to-day, and our bust
ness will be as much as we can we'll take care
Of" Unquestionably there is strong belief
that trade the next sixty days is to be good Al
though there is much said of hard times" sta
hstics show that funds in the hands of savings
banks are on the increase at the money centers.
These are the repositories for that class of PEG
pie who are most Immediately affected by hard
times when they really exist 1t is questionable
whether times can be very hard when the labor
ing classes are constantly adding to their store
of Understanding capital. The abundance
Of money amounts to a plethora, and
hence the shipment abroad last week
of a few millions of gold has not
struck the CONSERVATION to the business
mind that the managers of the movement hoped
to produce 1t is rather looked upon as a timely
relief. When the blood of the body becomes
stagnant a surgeon may induce circulation by
timely and prudent blood letting. If twenty OF
twenty-five millions more could be sent abroad
it might have still more beneficial effect in in
ducng circulation than has yet resulted. There
is no great prospect that it will be done. In the
grocery, the produce and provision markets
there is little new to note. Eggs are coming in
quite freely and prices are easy. There seems
to be a scarcity Of choice butter but plenty of
poor stuff. The -four market continues slow 1t
Is surprising however, with what firmness prices
are maintained. There has been no easing off
on any leading brand, simply because it cannot
be placed here from any point except at some adj
vance on present prices, and from the high cost
Of wheat West it is evident prices will be no lower
than at present Each week is more pronounced
in relation to the scarcity Of choice winter wheat
at the West and also the comparatively small
supply of choice spring wheat The price Of
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MONEY AND STOCKS.

Lower Prices in New York Stocks.
New YORK. March 13-Money easy at 1 pa
. per cent; offered at IL per cent. at the close
Prime mercantile paper 4 as 12 per cent.
Sterling exchange weak at 4S6 IL for sixty day
bills; sight 4S9 IA.
Government bonds were steady
Railway securities were firm.
State securities were quiet
The stock market exhibited some symptoms of
improvement this afternoon, though they were
not of sufficiently decided character to cause
much advance in prices. After 1890 the market
came nearly to standstill, both in regard to
volume and movement Prices, in the last hour
of the market, were more active, the lowest de-
cline being 1-8G1 per cent. on the active list
with 3 per cent on Oregon Navigation to 81 -
and "a on Spring Mountain coal, to 43. New
York Central declined in the last half hour per
cent, to 119. The market closed weak. The
result Of the days trading was, out of thirty of
the most active stocks seventeen closed lower
than last night and thirteen higher The ad-
yances are all less than l per cent, and New
York Central IA per cent and Oregon Naviga-
ton per cent decline.
A semi-annual dividend of 2 ID per cent. was
declared on the stock of the DUBUQUE q Sioux
City railway, payable on April 16. The books
will be closed from March 81 until April II.
The Stock Exchange seat of George H. Toll
man has been transferred to E. r. BOVINE that
of J. c. Morris to J. S. Bernheime, and that of
J. w. Hotchkiss to F. NJ. Larcher. The price in
each case is understood to have been S. 900.
One of the Canadian banks to-day sold 9125,-
600 short sight at 4S9 Ia made against
operations connected with the Canadian Pacific
road.
Transactions 194, 900 shares, to wit: Central
Pacific, 9000 Lackawanna, 22,0O0 Erie, Is 600;
Lake Shore, 12,0O0; Missouri Pacific, 1000;
Northwestern 5000; New York Central, 100000
600; Union Pacific, 16, 900; Western Union,
COCO; Northern Pacific, 5000; Oregon & Trans
continental, $1,000; Lake Shore seller co."
5000.