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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
From Washington.
Especial Correspondence of tho Aloxa. GAZETTE

Especial Correspondence Of tho Alexa. GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 10, 1888.
Messrs. c. G. Elliott, NJ. I. Cook. J. N
Vaughn. and r. A. Dobie. of Norfolk, wers
before the House River and Harbor Com
mittee yesterday advocating an appropria
tion for the Improvement of Norfolk barbor
Elk Congressman Mayo of Virginia, was
here to see about appropriations for some OF
the water ways in his district.
A republican newspaper of this city hav.
ing criticized Mr.. Hopkins, the labor Con.
gresham from Virginia, for voting with the
democrats, that gentleman says he votes as
he thinks fit, and that whenever he sees the
republicans making a party affair of any
question before the House he intends to
vote against them.
This months report of the Department of
Agriculture relates only to the values OF
farm animals.
The determination Of the House Appro-
priations Committee in the case of the Van
Hoffman claim for rent OF the Pioneer Mills
in Alexandria will affect other claims OF the
same character TO the amount OF over one
hundred thousand dollars.
Representative McComas of the Cumber
land district says no thinks the Maryland
legislature will make some arrangement for
the pay ment of the interest on the repair
bonds of the G. s Q, Canal, and that the
canal will go along for some years as it has
been going on in the recent past.
The Senate was not in session to day, hav.
ing adjourned yesterday until Monday.
The morning hour in the House was con-
sumed in successful attempt oil the Com
mite on the District OF Columbia to refer
she prohibition bill to;the Committee on AL
coholio Liquor Traffic, sc it did not want to
fare the music on that bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Death ofGeo. w. Clark.

DULUTH, MINI, Feb. 1O.-George W.
Clark, real estate dealer, died here last
night He was for many years in news
paper work in Buffalo, Denver and else
where. He was associated with Daniel
Manning on the Albany argus. He held q
position for six years ia the Treasury de-.
partment at Washington. part of the time
as Chiefof Division. He served three years
Ia the army ms a lieutenant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
wedding at Port Tobacco.
Correspondents OF the Alexandria GAZETTE. ]


LA PLATA, Md, Feb. Sth, 1SSS-Miss
Maggie Lea Chapman, Of Glen Abin, sec.
ond daughter of John G. Chapman, esq and
Dir. P. w. Robertson, of Baltimore, Nd,
were married today in Christ P. E. church,
Port Tobacco, Md, by the Rev. James E
Poindezter, at - o'clock, N. To the strains
of Lohengrin's wedding march the bride
en- tered he church on the arm of her father
preceded by her sister, Miss Susie P. Chap
man, as maid of honor, and Messrs. G. w.
Richards. W. S. Bowen, NJ. D., of Baltimore,
Nd, w. B. 8. and John G. Chapman, jr., OF
La Plata, Charles county, Md, brothers OF
the bride, as ushers. The groom met the
bride at the altar attended by his brother,
II. Fairfax Robertson, of Broad Run, Va,
his best man, whose dress was similar to
that of the groom The bride was attred in
travelling suit of dark green broadcloIh,
with hat, wrap aud gloves to match. She
carried 10 her hand beautiful bouquet OF
Nephstos roses. The groom wore black
Prince Albert coat with dark trousers. The
naid Of honor was fsshionably dressed in a
suit of terra Gotta and Henrietta cloth and
mcre silk and carried La France roses. The
ushers wore black cutaTays, pants Of like
color, aed had bnutoniers of Lilly OF the Val.
ley Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson left on the
| so D. m train from La Plata, for trip
north, connecting at Bowie with the limited
express which was stopped especially for
the bridal party. They will make Balti-
more their future hcme. @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

THE RETURNS received by the interstate
commerce commission from the various rail-
roads in the country show, what the adVo-
Gates of the law that created that commits
sion least expected. They Thoughtful would
reduce the profits of the railroads. On the
contrary, those profile have been ccnsidera-
bly, increased, while the resulting benefits to
the public. if any, are not appreciable. In
the dim future, Legislators may possibly
learn that the laws of trade can not be sue
cessfulJ iuterfered with By the laws OF Con-
gresa, aud that man knows how to con-
duct his own business better than any body
else does.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

REoRGANIzING THE c. & 0. r. &c. P.
Huntington has Issued statement to the
holders of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
securities, giving as the cause for the steps
to be taken for the reorganization of the
property that minority of the holders OF
the bonds refused to assent to the PROPOSE
ton to scale down the interest. he states
that the mortgage securing the $l5,00O,CO
bonds will be foreclosed. He approves tie
plan of reorganization issued by Drexe! ],
Morgan & Co., of New York. yesterday, and
which includes the entire line from New.
port News to Cincinnati, 8 distance of $50
miles and the new incomplete river division
of I45 miles and the bridge aud its import
ant approaches at Covingfon and Cincin-
patj, of which about mile is elevated track
In the heart of the two cities. The plan of
the reorganization is 10 the hands of COM
mittee consisting of c. Il. Coster and A. j..
Thomas, of Drexel, Morgan & Co., and r.
J. Cross, of Morton, Bliss & Co. The pres
ent mortgage, securing S15. 900 900 B bonds
will be foreclosed and q new company or
eanized with tie following securities: First
mortgage per cent. bonds, 5000 600 !;
preferred per cent non cumulative STOCK,
S12 100000 second preferred per cent.
non cumulative stock, sl2 100000; common
stock, $4,000, 900; total issue, stocks and
bonds, s94, 100000 The old securities will
be exchanged as follows: Bonds having lien
prior to the B series will be exchanged at
par for new frsts; the S15,000000 bonds
will receive t4o-thiras of their face in new
firsts and the balance in first preferred
stock will be assessed 81 per share, the sec
ond preferred stock Sc per share and the
common stock So per share. For the as-
sessment paid new first preferred stock Will
be given. All stock holders, both oommon
and preferred, who pay tho asaessm ut, will
receive common stock 10 exchange for their
present holdings,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Train Derailea-

CLoNTARF, MINI, Feb 10 The reeu,.,
Manitoba passenger train going north 10,
wrecked here yesterday through broken
fange on sn engine wheel Mrs. Bsmi. ~
Crookston, and Henry Cast, of Milwaukee
sustained probably fstal injuries and a dozsn
others were severely bruised. As The cold
was intense, the mercury being 40 below IN.
wrecked passengers suffered severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

TIE FURNITURE manufacturers of the
United States have presented an immense
petition to Congress for the removal of the
duty On the materials they have to use,
which, they say, necessarily restricts the mar.
ket for their products to this country, while
its removal would open to them the markets
of the world, and enable American furniture
manufacturers to compete successfully
everywhere with their foreign rivala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Killed by a DeraiIed Car.

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.--At the 33td street
crossing Of the Fittsburg, Chicago and Fl.
Wayne r. F. last night, switchman Thos.
Muldary was run over by freight car.
The car Was derailed. but kept 90 its course,
punging into another car and killing John
Bell. a sWitchman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

TIE BLOODY SHIRT republicans IN the
North assert that white supremacy in the
South can of necess jty only result from the
suppression of the negro vote in that Sec
ton. But how can that be when ex Gov
Yarmouth, the present republican caDdi-
date for Governor of Louisiana, says he is
in favor of white supremacy in that State?
He is on the spot, while bis party friends
referred to are hundreds Of miles awsy. Blu.
facts are of little or nc importance to souih
hating republicans when they baVs politi
cal object 10 achieve.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

have received great benefit from Ely,
Cream Balm for catarrh. l cannot express the
suffering l have endured the past year from
Nasal catarrh.C. l.. Robbins, Csraway P. o
Randolph Co., n. C.
For several years l have had very bad Nss,l
catarrh. tired Ely's Cream Balm and it hs,
cured me. l can recommend it TO all suffering
from catarrh as being the best remedy.
DAVID Nc h. SMITH, Middle Brook. Y,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
HOUSE.

A resolution was reported favorably di-
recting the Postmaster General to inquire
into and inform the House Of the cause and
foundation for the grievances complained Of
in Kansas newspaper regarding the west
ern mail service, and also to inform the
House whether the almost universal com.
plant prevailing in the West against the
present unsatisfactory mail service results
from the employment of inexperienced and
incapable employees or insufficient apprc-
priations. Debate followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Verdict Set Aside

DUBLIN, Feb. 1O.-In the court of Queens
Bench to day the verdict rendered by the
coroner'sjury 10 the case of the police officers
charged with murder in connection with the
Mitchelstown riots, was set aside on the
ground that the jury was chosen informally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

"Show US how divine thing woman
may be made" by smoothing out tbr
wrinkles caused by neuralgia or toOlhacbs
This can be done only in one way. Invest
twenty five cents in bottle of Salvation on
the great pain remedy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
The Crown Prince.

SAN RENO, Feb 1O.-The Crown Pirce
of Germany slept we'll last night. He takes
food easily and his general condition is salts.
factory.
LONDON, Feb. 1O.-The Lancet Medical
JourDal) says: Even should perichondritis
prove to be the sole disease from which the
German Crown Prince is suffering. its great
extent must cause a serious and permanent
defornity of the larynx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

THE FIRST national victory tho demo
Gratis won after the war, that of 1916, was on
3 platform which declared that a protective
tariff promotes fraud, fosters smuggling
enriches dishonest officials. and barkrupts
honest merchants, and demanded that all
custom house taxation shall be only for
revenue And yet there are democrats
not only in other States, but in the agricul'
tural State of Virginia, who swell the or,
of the rich republican manufacturers OF The
North for the continuance Of The protective
tariff notonly on manufactures, bnt on raw
material and the very recea=aries ollie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

THERE ARE laws in some of the States
prohibiting State legislators from receiving
railroad passes. Judging from the use to
which some of the republican members OF
the Virginia legislature have put the passes
issued to them by the railroad companies, it
might add to the reputation of that body if
il would enact q similar law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Franco-Russian Alliance

VIENNA, Feb. 1O-The Wiener Gaq5la,
says it has received information tina. Russia
and France are about to conclude treaty
of alliance similar to that between Au.tri,
and Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
TCoMxUNIcATEp

The bazlr for the Confederate monument will
require most OF the money that can be spent just
now to make it success and the destitute, who
crying for food, fuel and raiment, will require
the remainder till the weather changes. So all
who have to give should donate accordingly aud
let the 22d parade-now too late to be made sue
cess'ul-go by. CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Sentenced 10 be Hanged.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Feb. 1O.-EdRaId
q. Deacona, who was on Wednesday con.
victed of the murder of Mrs. Ada Stone, was,
this morning, sentenced by Justice Rumsey
to be hanged on April 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
NoFears of War.

ST PETERSBURG. Feb, 1O.-The GrasEdaa.
in states that it is informed on Trustworthy
authority that there as no ground to appre.
bend war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

For 40 appetizer nothing is better thap
cabbage or the tops of turnips; but for
stubborn copgh or cold don't forget the best
thing is bottle of DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
zaSl9g55 *
To.D.gI,s TEzEaRzPn1c DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 10th.
SENATE,

The Senate was not in session to-day, hav-
ing adjourned yesterday till Monday.
A bill graDt:ng right Of way through the
Indian Territory to the Choctaw Coal and
Railway Company was passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

ICE SKATES arc very cheap this year, and We
j have nice line. They make Christmas gii:
that always delights the boys and girls.
dec15 JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
LATER

LONDON. Feb. 10.-A dispatch from San
Reno says that the German Crown Prince
il uneasy and feverish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

II ENTUCKY WHISKEY, three year, old,
~ $3.50 per gallon; the best value We hlS'
ever seen.
e9 McBURNEY & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

NL0VES! GLOVES! "A new assortment Of the
VI best Kid and Dogskin. embroidered back,
lined and unlined, received this day at
dec13 AMOS B. SLAYMAK EB'5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

NoRN KNIVES and HOOKS, best quality, Just
" received at 329 King street, corner of Roya
wholesale and retail.
sep8 ]. T. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

HNHE LADIES' FRIENDS-A CARPET SWEEP
l. ER and an ENTERPRISE MEAT CUTTER
Both are useful all the year round and mske
capital Christmas gift.
dec15 JAS F. CABIN & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

7 OW PRICEs-Good Cooking Raisins, 7c be-
IL Turkish Prunes, 7c best Currants, 7c; be:
Citron, 25c; Dinner Nuts, mixed, Toe NJ ne
fresh goods at
dec13 ]. c. MILBURNS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

TRICYCLE., for girl Or boy, steel wheels MAJ
Il ufacturer's price, $15 offered a. $3.50 new
and 10 good order at
dec12 AMOS 3. sLAYMAKERs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

NEW EASY LAWN MOWERS, GARDEN Hoes,
IN Rakes. Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets, Grass
Cutters and all other seasonable goods st lowest
cash prices JAS f. CARLIN G SONS,
ap3O Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

CIsAL AND JUTE FODDER YARN just re-
~ ceived at 323 King street, for sale whoIesss
and retail by
sep15 j. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
l. SPECTACLES 10 suit you, 20 to HENBl
WILDTS and have your eyes tested and yo'
will have no more trouble noy2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

CQUARE, OCTAGON and FLAT CAST STEEL
~ will be sold at SO King street, corner Of BOY
al, at greatly reduced price Quality warrsnF
ed [oct28l j T CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

A FIRST RATE STOCKING FOR CHuDRBs
"A to 49, ribbed white feet and all coloFs a.
Zoe per pair at
my13 AMOS p. SLAYMAK EE-.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

L'INE PERFUMERY.
4 something New.
Blue Belle OF Scotland, Trailing Arbutus, Tall.
Ho, Marechal Mel Rose and Alpine Vioets az
e2S JOHN ID II LUNTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

IN STORE, ONE CAR LOAD (25O00 l6' !
i Pure Pennsylvania Buckwheat For sale a.
lowest market rates.
JAM CHAS. KING Sun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

IIENCING WIRE-We have now full stock. o.
L Fence Wire, both with and without oAFo''
twisted and ribbon, and we are selling it low
JAS. F. CABIN & SONS.
an3O AIexandris, Vs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

DERRY's HARNESS OH. SOAP.
Three sizes-$1, 80 and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness. For sale by
feb27 W. F. CREIGHTON & 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

WROUGHT Spin Es FOR BRIDGE and E0AT
w BUILDERS at SS King corner of Roys!
street. An assortment of sizes for sale cheap 20
close out
sep27 Ut. CREIGHTON & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

CROSS g. BLACKWELL's FINE PRESERVES
In LIB glass jars, only 1Sc each at
an26 J. C. MILBURNS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

NEW CALIFORNIA DOUBLE CROWN RAIi2
IN ms Clancy clusters); also Yalentis Ol''AiA
Cooking do. just received at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
lust RECEIVED.
One car load of

NlHOMAs'S LIQUID BLUE.
4 IN PAPER BOTTLES.
entirely free from acids, and guaranteed pure Tie
greatest quantity for the least money of any puie
goods Oh the market. Don't fail to try it.
mh5 GEO. McBURNEY & SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

TRY LUNTs COUGH SYRUP
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.
Prirn O5n snnn1ln hnt.la 10c n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

FANCY NOS. j AND . MACKEREL
Just received white and fat.
sep5 GEO McBURHEY 81 SON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

DoMEsIIc DRY GOODS as cheap as the ehe'P'
oct7 AMOS B. sLAYMAKERs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

OoMETHING NEW FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT,
y Rose Jars and Porpourri, japanese goods OF al
kinds, Scrolls, Screens, Mats, Bowls, TearOt.,
&C., &c, at
noy22 E J. MILLER SON g. cos
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
Mnnc,. nond. md stoc,.s

NV YoRK. May 2J.-Moncy ON call easy
ut ~ TO per cent; last loan I - closed
offered nt Il per cent. Prime mercantile
pip,r, 4l6@6k per cent. Sterling exchange
inirly active aud steady at 1901 for sixty day
bills and is0 for demand.
Government bonds were dull and steady.
State bonds were dull and steady.
The stock market was very dull today up
10 the last hour when the bcar made com
bincd attack upon the leading stocks and
forced prices oil 10 the lowest Of the day.
The feeling this morning wasfeversh, though
London was buyer OF its spccialtics; but IL
was reported that new bear pool had been
formed, aud the traders were putting out
stocks 20 limited extent which under the
small demand was sufficient Ia give the
speculation q heavy tone. Notwiihsianding
the fact that both the stories of AN increase
In the stock Of s. Paul aud decrease In
the dividend on Omaha had been denied the
pressure was again most heavy on 10, Paul
The market became more active aud weaker
toward the close, which wps weak and quiet
at about thc lowest prices of the day. Every
thing u lower tonight IN the active list, aud
Fort Worth & Denver II down u per cent,
st. Paul preferred, ~ per cent, and Mis-
souri, Pacific per cent.
The railroad bond market continued
strong with very light offerings Of the first
class securities, aud today the tales reached
: 4. 2S5. coo. Of which Chicago burlington a
Quincy and Nebraska 4 contributed Sll4,uOo.
The total sales Of stock today were los, SIG
shares Closing quotations.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-24

The guage at this point registers % feet,
rise OF O4 since last report.
The Chickasaw left for White river last
evening with a moderate trip.
THE City OF Cairo is announced 10 leave
here tomorrow evening at o'clock for Cairo
and st. Louis
The City OF Monroe passes here tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock on her way from St.
Louis TO Natchez.
THE Desoto will be here TO leave Friday at
o o'clock pm. for Cairo Cincinnati and way
points on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
THK John A. Wood, with tow OF empty
coal bargcs, passed here yesterday morning
on her way from New orleans TO the Ohio
river.
Carr. w. p. HALL will back the steamer
Gayoso out this evening at 5 o'clock for Tip
tonyille and way landings on the upper
coast,
The Rosa Lee arrived from 0sccola yestcr-
day morning with 80 bales OF cotton and As
sacks Of cotton seed. She went back last
evening with fair trip.
The Coahoma got in from Friars Point
yesterday forenoon with bales OF cotton
and 81 sacks Of cotton seed. She returned
last night with good trip.
THE Kate Adams leaves this afternoon at
3 o'clock for Helena Friars Point, Con-
cordia, Tcrrcne and Arkansas City. Messrs.
Mark II. Cheek and William Banker are her
chief officers.
TnE City Of Baton Rouge passed mp from
New Orleans to ~. Louis yesterday after
noon with good trip She put off here 4
casks OF wine. 100 barrels OF sugar, 100 bar
rels Of salt, 324 boxes of mineral water, 80
sacks OF potatoes, 1850 empty hogsheads
and 90 packages Of sundries.
The following amendment to Rule 8 of the
law governing steam navigation has boen
made:
section II. That no original masters
license on lake, bay and river steamer shall
be issued hereafter TO any person who has
not been licensed and served NJ least ono
year rs firstclass pilot or chief mate on
such steamers such service rs pilot or chief
mate to have been within three years pre-
ccding the application for license; provided
however, that the foregoing clause shall not
apply to persons who have served at least
three years rs master, mate or pilot on sail
ing vessels on waters for which the appli.
cant desires 10 obtain license.
whenever master desires 10 act rs pilot
and furnishes the necessary evidence Of hi,
ability, the local inspectors for the district
where the license is issued shall indorse the
route on the masters certificate; aud, IN
like manner. when lirst-class pilot desires
TO act rs mate, " the inspectors are satisfied
Of his ability, they shall indorse the fact OF
the pilots certificate; but mates liccns'
cannot be Endorsed as first pilot"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-24
GENERAL TRADE.

No changes Of any Importance were made
today by the Merchants exchange quota.
ton committees. The amount OF grain In
store at the elevators is as follows Corn,
1921 bushels; Data 1855 bushels.
The New orleans sugar market quotes
ccntriiugals strong due TO lack Of supply IN
the line Of yellow clarincds, which are held
above quotations by holders. Open kettles
are strong open kettle aud centrifugal
molnsscs steady. No change In the clean
rice market Tho decision OF the Secretary
OF the Treasury In the clean rice case has
had an encouraging effect ON holders, and
the market il steady. While most Of the
rice merchants interviewed on the subject
agreed that the decision will have little cf.
feet ON prices during the present season,
owing 10 the larrc amount Of cheap foreign
rice that has been imported, they were en-
phatic In their belief that II would ma
icrially help the sale Of the growing crop.
Al New York coffee continues very strong
on the speculative deal, and IL Is well sup
ported ON the street Sugars arc sim In
tone. and refined sell somewhat better
Other staple grades fairly active, but without
important change.