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Trunk Factory DESTROYED.

NEWARK. Feb. Fire broke out in Simon
Brothers q Co.'S trunk factory on St. Francis
street at O'Clock this morning. A general
alarm was sent out, as the surrounding facto-
ries were threatened with destruction. The
fire was confined to the building in which it
originated. which, with its contents. was de-
stroyed. The loss is about $4,000, partially
insured Capt. Wagner, of No. 8 engine COM
pany, had three ribs broken in attempting TO
stop a runaway horse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
A BOLD YOUNG VILLAIN.
Astonishing Exploits Of a Student e
the Illinois University.

CHAMrNoS, IL, Feb. 7.-Samuel s. Ford,
the young student forger, who was arrested al
Tucson, Ariz.. Tuesday night. is nineteen years
old, and the son Of prominent farmer at Kan
kakee. He swindled three banks at Kankakee,
two in the city and one in Urbana, H., all in
one day. securing s5,20o. He was a student in
the University of Illinois. On his arrival here
he Immediately became active in religious
work and secured the confidence OF the best
people. On the other hand he spent his nights
at the gaming table. There will be six indic;-
ments against him for forgery. IL is believed
here that his father viii not aid in defending
him. An officer left last night 10 bring him
back from Tncson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Earth Tremors i'm California.

SAN Francisco. Feb. Light earthquake
shocks, occurring at $40 last night, are reported
Cotton, Cal, two distinct shocks were felt No
damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Notes From Mexico.

CRY OF MEXICO. Feb. THE 0ficidl Carrie
publishes the protocol of the extradition treaty
between Mexico and Great Britain which was
ratified here January 22, 1889, and in England
December 10. 1855.
Tuesday was the anniversary OF the adoption
OF the constitution, and was celebrated with
due solemnity throughout the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
HOW BELLE STARR DIED.
Assassinated In cowardly Manner In .
Lonely Spot.

ErrAI.A, L T., Feb. THE latest sdvicss
from the home Of Belle Starr. the noted female
outlaw. says she was assassinAted In . most
cowardly manner. Her murderer 10 still Of
large. The woman lived In q desolate spot on
the Canadian river, and she was murdered
while returning from q visit 10 some neighbors
few miles in the Choctaw Nation. She was
mounted on the horse which she had used for
years and was within q few hundred yards OF
her home. Just as she was about 10 ford the
river on the Choctav side a man. or possibly
two; fired on her from ambush, being concealed
IN the dense growth of chapparel lining the
rlver banks The ASSASSIN or assassins were
only few yards from her and the big bird
shot used struck her full in the face, killing
her instantly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
A 100000 Fire AT Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Feb. THE Northern Ohio
blanket mill, occupying two three-story brick
buildings located on Pleasant street, this city,
was totally destroyed by fire early this morn
ing. Loss on mill and machinery is estimated
at 100000, with $4,000 insurance. small
dwelling house adjoining the mill was also
burned. Loss, $780,
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Has Not Yet Decided TO Accept.

NEW YORK, Feb. THE Rev. DIR. Henry
Satterlee. of Calvary church, this city, states
that until he has conferred with the committee
of notification he cannot say whether or not he
viii accept the bishopric Of Michigan, TO which
he was yesterday elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Bad Telephone Service i'm MEXICO.

CITr OF MEXICO. Feb. IA committee of
merchants is soliciting subscriptions for a new
telephone company, which it has been decided
to establish. owing to dissatisfaction with the
service of the Mexican telephone company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Another Irish Member Sentenced.

DUBLIN, Feb. 7.-Mr. Thomas Condor men,
Der Of parliament for East Tipperary. has been
sentenced to two months imprisonment for in
citing boycotting. Mr.. Condor has appealed
from the sentence and has been admitted 70
hail
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and llth st- By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
s. u. KAUFFMANN, Res'l

1nH EvfxrSe STAR IL served 10 subscribers IN he
city % carriers ON their account At 10 cents
week. or sc per mUnth CoIies at the counter,
cents each By mdl-postzze rreraid-50 cents
month: one year. s0: six luonths. 81
Entered at the Post Once At Washington, D. C., -
eecolld-class mail Inatterl
The WEEKLY SrAR--published on Friday-S1 .
year, postzxe pre- aid Six months. 80 cents.
sBAn mail subscriptions must be paid In advance;
no paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates Of advertising made known application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
A Street Car Struck by an Engine.

MoLrsHRD-THE BABY THoUoHT IT A JOKE.
CovISGToy, KY., Feb. IA street car while
crossing the track of the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad last night was run into by a
freight engine. The car was thrown on 20 the
tender Of the engine and then dashed TO the
ground. There were four people in the car
among them a child four years old which es-
capped uninjured and was taken out Of the
wreck laughing. Mrs. Theobald was fatally
hurt Geo. Bagby, driver of the car, sustained
serious injuries. and Jacob b. Gerein, police
man, was badly bruised. The car was COM
pletely demolished. It is claimed that the en-
gineer of the freight train gave no warning OF
his approach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Wrecked on the Nova scotian Coast.

HALIFAX, Ms. Feb. THE steamer Esme is
reported a total wreck off Darlington. The
crew was saved. No particulars have been re-
ceived. The steamer was bound from England
to Annapolis to load fruit for the London mar
ket The disaster is supposed to have occurred
during the heavy gale Tuesday night or yester-
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Sixteen Stores Rurned.

SoUTH BEND, IND. Feb. T. The business por-
tion of Walkerton, Ind, was destroyed by fire
yesterday. Sixteen stores were burned. The
losses amount to $4,000 with very little insur-
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
A Place for Another bismarck.

BERLIN, Feb. Count Vim. Bismarck has
been appointed president of the province Of
Hanover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Building I'm Mexico.

SAN LUIS PorosI, Feb. 7,-work on the Gen.
tral railroad branches to Auguas Calientes and
Tampico is progressing rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
A Silver Standard.

TEE GERMAN GOVERNMENT SAID TO BE READY TO
COOPERATE IN ESTABLISHING II.
BERLIN, Feb. 1T is stated that the govern
ment will accede TO the demand Of the bi-metal-
lists and cooperate with England in the event
of that country initiating proposals TO establish
q silver standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
SUICIDE AT RICHMOND.

capt. Naiier, Gov. Lees Private Sec
retary, Shoots Himself I'm the Capitol.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. Capt. Jas. E. Waller.
private secretary to Gov. Lee, was found dead
in his Office at the state capitol building this
morning with bullet-hole in the right side Of
his head. A Smith and Wesson pistol lay on
the floor. The deceased was thirty-two years Of
age and a native Of stafford county. No cause
is assigned for the deed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
49, district OF Columbia Holding a Special
erfn rs District Court VI the United states for ssid
District.
IN the matter Of condemnation of lot l2 IN SQUARE
23l, IN the CITY Of MashingtOn District Court No 4v
for the District Vi COLUMBIA and consideratun OF the
petition IN this king In behali OF the Secretary
tion Tor the use Of the United s,stese Of Lot
twelve ,l2, IN square numbered two hundred aud
thir5y,one s12 " The city Of Washington; u Is 6y
that ali persons rs and bodies corporate or yoitic
having claiming 10 have ANY rsht title or interesI
to Tie damages il any. which may be awarded in this
proceeding, compensation for said land or any part
s apa n 1nsy sss bs S 70
er claim before the 18th day Of fs5rSary <. D.
Provided that copy Of this order be served By the
Marshal Elizabeth A. Douglas known 10 aim title
snd Al least ssn ys said Sn daR es5 af hsS s5
ruhry provided further that COPY hereof be pub
l6sd At least %ss Is H., X the
and at least twice In the Washington Law Reporter
published In the same place. before said 18th day Of
: CHARLES P. JAMES.
,a25-l4t BY r. y. MkIus, Jr.. asst. clerk.
aaE ESNgtL y n. sEETIN9 OF TEE
SUkAScE COMPANY for the District Of CoIu,n6dS.
tor the election Of nine Directors serve for the en-.
s hsa d iss Sa sSs &
fi,i; HSsaa AZ fkasf sssf + s&11ses
RS REMovAL-HERMAN BAUAIaARTEN,
turer has removed his factory and office 10 soufheast
corner of 9TH and sts.. room 2. Robbins building
sS2EEl sRISHT SIT 2gIck .i1; !lhE AND &c cAEAr:
ASSN Exclusive Agents.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
- WASHINGTON HARVARD CLUB.

I~ WASHINGTON HARVARD CLUB
The ANIMAL dinner of the WASHINGTON HAIR
WARD CLUB VIII take place at wormley's Hotel on
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18Th, at O'clock p m. Al
quested to be present. aud to notify the Treasurer of
the association before February IL In order that
PROVISION may be made for q definite number at the
table The annual assessment of 81 is now due and
be paid 20 the treasurer The price Of the dinner
VIII be as usual.
(GEO. B. LORING, Prest.
r.-...... JOHN SIDNEY WEBB,
1927 jefferson Place.
fe.It, ,thsm,4t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

New YORK APPoINTMENTs.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has appointed VIM. A. Wilson to
be clerk and verifer. and John Boyle and Jos.
Ward, to be stencilers in the Office Of the ap-
praisers Office, New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

CHIEF ENGINEER ALEXANDER HENDERSON has
been detached from duty in this city and
ordered to duty at the Boston navy-yard, Feb
ruary "a, relieving Chief Engineer D. B..
Macomb, who on that date will be detached
from duty and placed on the retired list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

GES. HuNT's CONDITION To-DAY.-It was re-
ported to the War department from the Sol
diers' Home this morning that Gen. Hunt was
in about the same condition as yesterday, but
q little weaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
From Wall Street To-Day.

NEW YORK, Feb Z, ii a. m.-The stock market
opened this morning with an extremely active
business and with decidedly strong tone, first
prices showing advances over last evenings
ngures Of from to Il per cent. Atchison.
New England Oregon Transcontinental and
Cotton Oil were specially active. but the rest Of
the list were not far behind Further frac-
tional gains were established all over the list,
Pacific Mail and New England leading the rise
in the general list, though the improvement in
the former was only y per cent. The largest
movements were in the low-priced shares, and
Chicago Gas Trust rose IL; Milwaukee, Lake
Shore and Western preferred and Lake Erie
preferred, per cent each, and others only
fractions. c. G. c. and L, however, developed
marked weakness on q very large business, and
after slight advance to IS, quickly declined 3
per cent TO 20. The rest Of the list sympa-
thized TO q limited extent in this reaction, and
most of the active shares were carried down 10
q shade below the opening figures, when the
decline was checked and the market recovered
point Comparative dullness followed the
change, and at II O'Clock the market was only
fairly active and strong ct about the opening
prices for rest Of the list
Cannot Compete with American Coal.
uoxrREAI. GOAL pEALxRs COMPLAIN or rn -
rEcr or ucREAsED FRKroKT RArxA
OrrAwA. orr. Feb. 7.-Representations have
been made 10 the government by the Monsrsal
coal dealers 10 the effect that their trade yin
be ruined by the continuance of the recent 81
the inter-colonial railroad company. Ths m
crease has already caused . suspsnnkan a
0perations and the throwing out 81 work -
LOO men at the Spring H1l mine q EovA
Scotia Composition with American dealers =
now said 70 be impomibla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS TO-DAY we're
the Chief Justice, Senator Gray, Representa-
tives Adams and Bryce, Gen. Townsend, Com
modore Schley, and ex-Representative Lamb,
of Indiana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
AJAX your Grocer for WILSON WHISKY
THE ULMAN GoLDsBoRoUGH CO..
Distillers,
fe4-3m Baltimore, Nd.

wAssTSGros, D. G, FEDRuARY 4, 1889
WASHINt,ToN Fl FCTISIC II1,i4T CoVPANti iAH
The stockholders OF the Washington Electric Light
Company are hereby notified that meeting Of the
stockholders Of sid compsny will be held ut koom H.
Atls.re Buiidinz, Oh the I'D DAY OF FEBRUARY,
A d. 1889, al 30 O'Clock pm, for the purpose OF
eleetihg board OF directors, making bylaws aud for
the transaction Of such other business may be
deemed necessary.
A. T. BRITTON,
b. II. WARDER,
d. II. WARNER,
NJ. NJ PARKER,
s. W. WOODWARD,
l. b. PARKER,
f4-17t Corporators
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

A FINE NUaDER.-Another interesting num-
Der Of The WEEKLY STAR is issued to-day
giving a carefully edited reserve of the news
of the past week. The WEEKLY STAR offers
superior advantage to those wishing to send
absent friends the news of Washington. re-
ports Of congressional and governmental pro-
ceedings and record of all important happen
ings at home and abroad. Every subscriber
gets valuable pocket dictionary free and one
or more other premiums as they may choose.
Copies ready for mailing can be had at the
counter of the business Office, price 8 cents per
COPY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Internal
revenue, s431 ,553; customs. S741, 1872.
The President GIVES DINNER to the JUS
tices Of the Supreme Court this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

INTERNAL REVENUE APPoINTMENTs.-Zaeh-
ary T. Thommasson has been appointed
gauger at Frankfort, KY, and Marel Denham
storekeeper at Richmond. XIV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Transportation Rates. on Coal.

1T0HSpOItdtiOu kSdttS- Oh SOals
CHARGE OF DISSEMINATION HEARD BY THE IN
rERsTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION.
A hearing was held to-day by the interstate
commerce commission in the case of Coke
Brothers & Co., of Drifton, Luzerne county,
Pa. against the Lehigh Valley railroad COM
pany. The complaints charge violations of the
interstate act by reason of the railroad COM
pany charging them more for the transporta-
tion of anthracite coal than is charged to the
Lehigh Valley coal company. There was
large attendance at the meeting, and number
OF the principal railroads were represented in
accordance with a notice to join in the defense
as they may think necessary. for the protec-
ton of their interests. Franklin B. Gowan ap-
peared for the compliments, and j.
Vaughn Darling and John G. johnson for
the Lehigh valley and Gen. Briscoe for the
Delaware and Hudson canal company. The
question involved is of considerable interest to
ali roads Transporting coal, as II involves
question of the classification of the rates for
anthracite and bituminous coal. 1t il stated
that the rates charged for the transportation
Of bituminous coal are less than the rates for
anthracite coal, and il is claimed by some that
this 10 an unjust distinction. The hearing will
probably occupy number OF days.
The strike on Deacon Richardson's eight
lines Of cara in Brooklyn was officially declared
Oh by the men last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

VIENNA, Feb. 7.-Emperor Francis Joseph
has issued an order of the day, thanking the
pat6y shown By them for him on the occaston
Of the death Of the Crown Prince Rudolph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07
Found Dead I'm His Room.

A BALTIMORE MERCHANT STRICKEN WITH ARo-
PLExY IN HA0ERsrowN.
Special Dispatch to TIE EVENING STAR
HAoERsrowN, Nd, Feb. 7.-wm. II. Kline
smith. of the firm of VIM. Tottle & Co., wooden
and willow-ware dealers, of Baltimore, and .
gentleman well known to many merchants Of
Washington, was found dead this morning on
the floor Of his room in the Hotel Hamilton.
His death is supposed to have been caused by
apoplexy. He leaves q wife and two children,
residents Of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

C1Tr or Mxuoo, Feb. The pres b attack
ing Haller's concession In Lower California,
trying TO prove that II is Illegal and compel the
governments TO proceed against ths company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

THE PRESIDENT, Mrs. Cleveland, and Col
Lamont returned to the city from New York
early this morning. Col. Lamont, when asked
by STAR reporter in regard to the trip, said
that the President went over on purely private
business. He had noticed that the proprietor
of certain hotel in New York is getting good
deal Of free advertising in the various news
paper notices OF the trip, in connection with
the Presidents future residence. There is
nothing to be said on that subject yet, he
added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

PACK SON.
MAKE YOUR CONTRACT E3kIf. ,.ai.im
ITO DELEGATES OF CIVIC AND MILITARY
orxsniztions-Co Quarterr- with with
out meals, ier LOCO MIN, nore or lesss centrally
lecated on lem ave. near ~ NV. New Msttreeses,
particulars at 1E11IN6, WHITE L Co. 62l B e. NV
ja10-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

CONTRACTS FOR DYNAMITE GUEs.-The Secre-
tary of War has awarded the contract for the
construction of seven dynamite guns, with all
accessories, including ammunition, steam
power and machinery for operating, &C., to the
Pneumatic Dynamite Gun company of New
York at their bid of 1896, 500. The guns are to
be delivered and put up ready for service
within eight months from the date of contract
They are to be located as follows: One IO-inch
and two l5-inch guns at Sandy Hook, N. j.;
two 15-inch at Fort Schuyler, N. Y, and two
15-inch at Fort Warren, Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

To-DAy's BOND OFFERINGS aggregated
1891, 500, as follows: Registered As, $500 at
1291S. Registered 41Es. $780, 900 OF 1O9; $500
at l09; S500o0 at 109; $4,000 at 1926; $4,000
at 108 ex-interest; $40, 900 at 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

-, 4s PER CENT DIVIDEND
DECLARED AND BEING FULLY PAID
BY THE
ANAcoSTIA BUILDING ASSOCIATION
ALL STOCK ISSUED AT THE TINE OF ORGAN
IZATION IN 's5.
Assures the public Of its successful ope rations and fur
nshes means for safe and good paying investment.
The books Of the Association for the sub
scrytion the fourth series stock shares only 90
per month. For further information apply to II. A
LINGER. President; c. u. WATSON, Treasurer: wM
d. CAMPBELL H b. FERNALD, J. W. BARTLEY,
JAMES l. GREEN, T. 8. wESCOTT, R. B.wILLETT.
and GEO. J. THOMAS. or to the Secretary.
A. NJ. GREEN,
3a24thks1m Ofice-Monroe st.. Anacostis.
R DIR. A. B. FINNEY, HAVING HAD 90
S9, years experience in the practice Of Medi,
Ssi and sts NV. where ali calls intrusted to his
care VIII be promptly attended to.
Night calls 1t Us ST NV. Film
49, Notice. benezer'' ana Union Bene-
Tes ssnated IN sgTsfe ~ oss me Sy bnSt ~
a;h9rtes 9f said city renss OF al rsrsors lnserrsd
lie remains 10 be removed will be inferred in
relatives request Otherwise and ali parties interested
are ss ss Id NO vs socs Si seer Ss cy to
f2-1w. trustee.
AN ITEM FOR MEN.
R~S There is q great advantage in having your
Dress shirts made IN winter: New Muslin is warmer
now, and by summer yoI have an ideal SOFT, cool
Shirt We have Shirt Factory on the premises. and
guarantee absolute satisfaction. Bosoms finished to
suit Bottom prices. - -
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
ja2S-lm STORE FOR MEN-1013F ST. n. ".
kS soyEREIGNS COOPERATIVE -Asso-
- CIATlON.-Mernbers get the TRADE
CAhDS and Trade CIRCULARS for 1883, on pay
EIeLt vi - cents snllJial due :, from
J. I. PAGE. Grocer, 1916 7 ST;
". u. Ieck. Patent Attorney. 93i ST.;
1hOs- q. hensey, Real Estate Once, 1900 st.,
sud trOln those whose names uentioned in the
1888 Trade Circular, CT by sending "a cents in
postage stamps to JAMES A. EDGAR.
iS1S-lSI Secretary, sos st. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

The strike on Deacon Richardson's eight
lines Of cars in Brooklyn was officially declared
od by the men last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

Charles T. Osborn, nevsboy, who Lost leg
by being run over by . Philadelphia traction
car, was awarded e20,000 damages BY Phila-
delphia jury yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

a MRS. Z BRAsEI.MAN.
Teacher Of
ART NEEDLEwORK,
SOS 11th street northwest.
Zine Linen Center Pieces,
Tea Try Covers.
Embroidered in wash silk and Linen F1oss
A full and beautiful line Of sll the
Zine Art Neslievork
and Embroidery Materials.
fsz-oss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

PERsoNAL.-Hon. Eckley b. Coke and Har-
vey Davis of Pennsylvania, N. G. Gooch of Bos-
ton, and Henry P. Coke. jr., of Philadelphia
are at Wormley's.-John Hoey and E. L.
Veil of New York are at the Arlington.-F.
Rawle Of Pennsylvania, and DIR. w. Tobin of
New York are at Welcker's.-F. Brooks. Rus
sell Colegrove and Charles A. Trukey Of New
York. and 8. Robertson of the army are at the
Riggs. q. Mead Of New York. c. R. JUS
tbs OF Portland, A. NJ. Willard OF Chicago. and
VIM. Wilks of Vermont are at the Ebbitt,-
@. A. Faxon of Hartford, Conn, W. s. Lawton
OF Newport, RI, and G.. N. Luke of Toronto
Canada, are at the st. James.-F. Rauch Of
New York, G. A. Davis and L. Goldsmith of
Portland, Ore. are at WIllard's
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-19

10y Af'lf-NNN.
NEW YORK. September lS.-Nessls.
Hubbard. Price * Co.. in tleir cotton
circular say: september contracts
PASSED over lie. to-day. and close with
tbst price bid. a slight disposition rs
manifested 10 lIquidate a portion of the
long holdings to replace with OCTOBER
al the ruling discount. Cotton does not
vet point 10 this market 0n Cd parity OF
contracts. but the offerings at spot quo
tatioms are heavier and tine actual mar
ket is easier. Contracts and spot cotton
will sell on a parity as soon as apnneri
are not willing buyer zoo any
premium. The operators who have
MANAGED the September adyance
aro now buyers Of October. and
are quietly telling their friends TO
buv that position for similar advance.
stating as cotton viii not Io.nt here 40
lie. none will come ar lDtt, as south
ern markets cannot decline under lhe
present demand from all sources. inns
advance causes covering 90 October.
Ruyers of October are sellers oi spring
positions.
Futures closed To- s po'lls higher.
Sales. 81 500 bales spot cotton is duli
middlug uplands II 5i6 Sales OF
s6j bales TO sDiurer-. Galveston comes
l1-15 higher: mlddling at . lO-lj Clos.
ipes september. llO0lllOl. October
no. 47alO.4s: November. iOlliiO.lo. De.
comber. lO.OSalOOJ. January. loOyl
1910. February. lOl4ll0 10. March
40. 90alO2l: April. l0.26li02l. Nay
f0.32alO.33: June. l0.jsli0..O. Receipts
al ports 10 day. estimated 2e.o01 bales
against 1881 last week and 1879 last
year.
In Liverpool spot cotton was mocer'
ately active aud i-lG higher. middlipg
uplands. sd. Sales G geo bales.