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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

Two courses are open to the South Carolina
"straight democratic convention which meets
At Columbia tomorrow. The convention may
nominate a state ticket or il may postpone the
nomination until after the convention of Sep
TENDER 10 shall have acted The latter course
il The one thought most likely to be followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25
25 HAxpsour Nrw PArrERxs

20 HAspsoME Nsw PArTEEsss
The ETY. lisA Eecesung shspes Eyer Prod ucs
Abe "wAsHfNGfON." the fer1ec Sleeveless Oar
line -NoDJEsKA.- thu Most sviish Sling sleeve
TSe .THEsTRR,- Plsis. Clos Fitting and Nsst, "a
Eiss,xnt school 6zFmeut ia laisseg Zines.
The -kCkIN0lON." Gathered at Neck; very hand
Tue PAIR pressy. Close hitting Carmen. with
COat sleeye fos Misses and Chiidren
Isss' e SS Ia sns Ssalsy w,sss,
63l-Sm MELVILLE LINDSAY. Manages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

An ex-policeman from New York is Chief Of
Police in Guatemala. which accounts for the
fact that the revolution down there has not
been arrested sooner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
We close at 8 selsek TONIGHT
Necessity Ksows No "Wonrr
PRICES.

PRICES.
- You don't know how anxious We are not 10 let
II any Of our summer SHOES drag into the fall
- There's going to bes change In tbs depsrtm ent-
a. for your bsneat-and We positively ,cory hare
-tAem arosn& We've given the price screws"
~ another tw,st-and they're lowe. than they
- eur wers before Must" IL . hard word-bus
Re that's the order on the summer stock-It MUST
co." Don't you need Q pairi They're dirt
~ cheap"
- Well name nine-ss pointers" There are
a. nearer ninety styles-many Of than crippled
- on sizes. That makes the dose easier for us to
IL swallow.
ALL of our MISSES DoNGoLA. Spring
t. leather tpSsa E sSsi xer. plain an pa,
sE'soREwEp DOWN" TO sl.aa-xs
# our GoH PSrs R RoSe2 8tHr s4s
az BOOTS. plain and i,a,en. leather tipped tina,
sD- sS-"sCREwED DOWN" TO 80 CENTS
AL Of our INFANTS DoNGoLA Shoes that
10 were Toe, toe and oOc-
- fs-"SCREwED DOWN" TO "a CENTS IL
sD What is the matter with these three lines FOR
- month or two of fall wear: More good.
cs ALL of our LADIES' RUSSET OXFORD
,,~ TIES that were $3.50. ss25 and sl.9s-An
eE f5"SCREwED DOWN" To sI.l9s
ALL of our LADIES' RUSSET GOAT, HIGH
u CUT BUTTON and LACE BOOTS, plain or pat
- ent leather tipped, that were SO
Els gB'SCEEWED DOWN" 10 81 97S1
ALL Of our TAN and BLACK UNDRESSED
~ KID OXFOEDS with eros Grain Cross bars
- that were 81
es gs-"SCREWED DOWN" TO sl97z:
- ALL our LADIES' BEST QUALITY CANVAS
tD SHOES that were 81 and 81. ST.
SCREENED DOWN. to 81 90
TT ALL OF OUR MEMS FRENCH CALF AND
- KANGAROO, HAND-SEWED OXFORD STRAP
" and PRINCE ALBERT TIES that were So,
- $3.50 aEd IS w
cg eg-SCREWED DOWN TO s3oOz1
ALL OF OUR MEMS CALF HAND-SEWFD
eS SHOES, London. French and Opera Toes that
tT ESSCREwED DOWN TO s2s7ssa
Remember these are but the lighters" to the
tB- others-,us. as desirable and a. badly deforned
- in prioe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

Vice Presidents Webb Of the New York Cen
trial is not developing any latent talent 40
Napoleon Of strike handlers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

The English government is making at least
one timely blquisition in Ireland tho con-
ditioa Of tbs potato crop. The potato is the
great Irish fact 1t meal time, and if there is
blight in the fact there is only sorrow for re-
treatment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

MoSDAr. Aueusr 25. 1890
STORE CLOSES THIS EVENING, AT 6 ocLoC
SATURDAY. ArlPM.
LrNENs-for those Who failed to reed
our Extraordinary Linen shsetins IN
dueements last week. We VIII mention
them again
GERMAN. IRISH AND FRENCH
LINEN sHRErINo:
Eight-quarter. o.. sl.5o and sls5
per yard
Nine-quarter. eOc and 81. Is per yard
Ten-ouarter. 75e. Sc. Doc. 81.
sl.4o. sl.50 and 81 rs per yard
S5 inches wide. 81. 10 per yard
100 inches vide. sl.ea. sLso and
s1.75 per yard.
German. French and Irish Pillow
Linen:
40 inches wide. <5c and SOC perysd
IS inches wide. Soc. 5sc.. eoc. Use.
and S5c per yard
90 inches wide. 5sc., 62,sc. 75o, $50.
Soc. ind sI35 per yard.
81 inches wide. Csc. Csc, 75c.. s5c,
sl,sI.1o. sl.1e,< and e. so per yard
Seamless Pillow Linen:
90 inches wide use. per yard
40 inches wide. sT,sc. and sl per
yard.
MANUFACTURER SHORT
LENGTHS" of Irish Linen, in iongths
from u to 6ysrds SOC. 3Sc.. 4oc. and
SOC. yer yard
Second ioo-.,
NO ONE ELSE IN WASHINGTON
CAN SELL YOU THE RETRodRADE-
STITCHED MITTs. THEIR SALE
BEING CONFINED TO Us.-rhis IL.
patented stitch and Was introduced by
US two years ago II gives the Mittss
smaller seam and yet q stronger one
Mitts sewed on the Retrograde Machine
are unquestionably . great deal better
than those sewed In any other manner
Ladies' Black An-silk Jersey Mitts
Only soc. per pair.
First foor: centerI
THOSE NEW NAVY BLUE BLAZERS
have arrived. Very superior quality Cloth
and rich shade Of Blue Popular prices
prevail
Third floor,
NEW FLANYELs FOR THOSE WHO
HAVE BEEN WAITING -Importauon
Of Lupin's Unshrinksole French Elan
neis. in plain ard twilled. %. 80 and
81 inches wide. Soc, 55c. 6Oc.. Csc. zoe.
75c., SOC. and size. per yard Suitable
for skirting. Children's Sacques. cloaks.
&c.
Second foor.)
MISSES AND CHILDREN's NEW
FALL JACKETS, in Navy. Green and
Stripes, double-breasted and roll collar.
Sizes 4 to 10 years. Prices run from
"a. so to $3.50 each.
About one dozen CHILDREN'S WOOL
SUITS in Cashmere. Flannel and
serges at greatly reduced prices
CThird loor)
MANUFACTURERS" Short Lengths"
of CHECK NAINsooK, in lengths Of
from g to IL yards. Only Sc. yer yard.
Suitable for Children's Dresses. Aprons
and Underwear.
tSecond foor)
A BARGAIN IN DoYLIEs.-we are
Offering Glass Doylies. with plain and
plaid center. at only SOC. per dozen
Second foor.,
THREE FINE VALUES IN LADIES'
JERsEYS-Ladies' All Wool Plain Jer-
seys. Sizes - to 40 Only 81 so. s2
and $3.50 each.
(Third noor1
TWO LOTS OF BOYS SUITS AT
EXCEEDINGLY Low PRrcEs.-ons
Lot Boys All Wool Suits. In fancy
checks an plaids. Sizes 4 to ID years
Reduced to 1915 each.
One lot Boys All Wool Suits. in fancy
effects sizsz to IL years. Reduced
tosa75 each
Boys MOTHERS FRIEND" Cnlaun-
dered White Waists. linen collar and
cuffs. Sizes to II year,. Only 6oc.
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! ZEE FHf :s's EE, II :sss
!! s,}} L. / / ssss Il. (. .sss
F. A t.. / {. / ::
" a :
kR 0ooo Z "A ILL =

Low PRICES FOR THE NEWEST GOODS
70 new styles Of Jerseys are now hsre-sn made With
the prevailing style Of high sleeves
Tailor-mads Jerseys with vests for o. 50. o. 81
and s2GS
These are all one style smply being different grades
and weight Of cloth.
soutache Braided Jerseys souave front, high
aiesvss: saes
Military Jersey. trimmed with Nohsir braid,
entirely new style. LOS
Mohair braided Jersey. zouave front braided
points back and front ........... $3.50
Extra Fine Quality Jersey, trimmed with Mo-
hair braid back and front, and made to button
from the shoulder $3.50
The very newest at
Continued below.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

The republican Senators passed the Force
bin-into desuet,idinous sequestration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

OPENING Exulprrros Or
NOVELTIES IN UMBRELLAS
FOR FALL
We have this day received full
assortment Of LADIES' I'M
BRELLAs. all Advanced FAu
Styles. We have marked them
solow that we are sure they viii
not be with Us for any length Of
We guarantee each and every
Umbrella bought to wear
II dissatisfied with the woarre-
turn II aud We will eheerfully 10
cover 1t for you
OUR SPECIALS.
Black Crook Handle. Gloria Cloth 20 inches-..sIss
Black Crook Handle tcarved) Cloth. 90 inches. LIS
Black Crook Handle tcarved, Union SILK. 20
Silver Crook Handle Gloria Cloth. % inches. l5o
Assorted Fines, Crook Handle. Onion SIN. &c
In, silk tasssl and esse.................... l9o
Silver Mounted Crook Handle. Union slk. much
better grade. &c in, tasseI and silk case.. 27h.
Assorted Finest Crook Handle. all silk guaran-
teed for wear. tassel and silk case. 90 in.... as
Second noor for Umbrellas.
Al early call convince you OF great INDUCE
ments are offering in the above line.
Fan Dress Goods are now at the zenith. Our stock
is ideal. See our advance styles.
CARRIERS GIVEN AWAY
We will give with every DO. OF Fellows Famous
Gossamsr Face Powder price l9c.. One Pair osrts>.
with oxidzed clasps.
+ E. 4 ii i :: ::
e e & W j Fl $ s! s: III Fl
"a -, Ell Ell k ksRRffh SS
s.if. EpPs Il SooS --:
au2a 42o-4a2-4a4-42e SEVENTH ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

II reports Of the conference between the
Gssmaa and Museovise empsrors be true the
war lord" Of Germany has become Europe's
Justice Of tbs peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

FANCY LACE PrSa
Gilt Heads. eight styles. &c.
Colored SeitingS Sc
Int Pearl and Hemstite, l0a
Clover Leaf Rhine Stone. Toe
fSnsy colored. IS and iec.
Aoonstone and sapphrine. SOLID
silver sitting. 25c
Double Pins with Chain. 2sc.
BEAD NECKLACES
Silver and Gilt Shell Beads. 81
Cream Pearl, Sc
Cclored Wax Neckiaces Toe
Silver and Gilt Necklaces. lJc.
oENTLEMEN's SCARF PINS
100 styles, e5. <e. ose
coLoRED MooNsToSE BREAST PINS
fansy. Glsdiols and Flas LAZY. asc. and Ell "a
Esr Drops 20 match. ese
NOVELTIES IN CUT SILVER
IMPORTED BREAST PINS
Spray Pms, Daisies aud Apple Blossoms Die
WASHINGTON. .. C. 1890, SOUVENIR pANsrra
Our own Registered Design. ace.
OUR SPECIAL LEADER.
Rhine Stone Ear Drops. solid gold settings. csc
BOSTON VARIETY STORE,
SMITH wARpwEII.
au23tolos EOS. 7o7. 200 MARKET Space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

Some protection to homo production Of
reciprocity in the republican party might be
safely introduced by those most interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

Chicago thinks she has found Tascott. She
knoxa she has found the Worlds Fair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

II showed near Easton, Pa, last SATURDAY.
lsns tins rather early for election returns to bo
coming in2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25
BosrOs VAnrrrr Sron,
s" wv e. E$atS
JJJ HER W W kkR tn 6 & Z

Inc popular styles Of Js~ely this sesscn seem 30 bs
mover ana pretty DESIGNS Of inexpensive goods We
snow wonderful variety the little Lace pln. with
AhS, heaas 80 popular Just now while the hotter
sI.oe VIC uspias an uneausled line Of beautiful and
Popular designs These guarantee 70 b exactly q
demonstrations Plate and SOLID cola
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

LAST WEEK Or
SUMNER REDUCTIONS
Next week our Fall Trade commencsa Regular
nifty to secure the
BARGAINS NOW OFFERED
Here are q few of them:
IL PAIRS nottingham Curtains cut from s1 o5 to
S11ac. per pair.
II pairs nottingham Curtains cut from sl.5o to
I9pairs Nottingham Curtains cut from So % to
20 pairs French Chamber Curtains cut from $500
to e.. 30 per pair
IL pairs French Chamber Curtains cut from So so
to 1925 per pair.
pair Irish Point Curtains cut from s7.25 to s425
per pair.
pair Irish Point Curtains cut from ssa5 to $500
per pair.
pair Irish Point Curtains cut from 90 to o. so
per pair.
pairs Swiss Lace Curtains Gu. from 81 so to $3.50
per pair.
No reasonable offer refused on broken lots Of Cur
tans.
In Porteres VIC have fow Of last falls patterns
which will be closed out at cost.
small lot of Smyrna Rug. 4x7 feet. Will be closed
out at 80. 10 sach Also a few 3x6 feet viii 80 at
$500.
One lot of Felt Art Squares. sx3 yards reduced to
$S 10. 3x37s yards. reduced TO 81
WOVEN ART SQUARES
3x.k yards cut to 81.
3x3 " DO
Sx3sS g.
SKIS 72a
Also reductions on
FURNITURE. CARPETS. &c.
Remember this IL last week Ct
SUMMER PRICES
JULIUS LAxsBuRGH
l3TH AND srA
French Furniture Pplhh viii make old furniture
look new. Best In the market Prizes. SOC Pr botts
su93
PR A For ssa Bug. sur,k K Sleep in peac. n
S Ss::s 0'''''' ~ s ssI ne '''s eject
Sold BY Q. CHRISTIAN. Wholesale and Retail.
Ul6-tmswSia %o4 Psnna. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

Psnics ere about all they are raising in
Buenos Ayrss at present. Aad the price Of
goiil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

IL rs always In time to DO an act Of Justice.
Let Congress pass the International copyrichs
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-25

lbs senate eaiogies en- ths late Senator
Besk wore ereditsele alike in the manner and
the matter .hersof.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
Iorrot UImself

With radiant smile and bewitchlnp
blush the beautiful heiress placed hei
hand In that OF the ardent young for
eign nobleman who knelt at her feet.
II am yours, count, came softly from
her lovely lips.
The count sprang to his feet in ecstasy
"Zis ocs re happicst day off my lifer
he exclaimed, in that charming accent
that 30 delights the ear Of the romantic
maiden Of America when uttered by g
titled foreigner.
MY lofe," he said, drawing a ring
from his pocket and slipping it on her
tapcring finger, "permeet me 10 present
you ices lcctle tokano Off our enkache
ment"
And he tenderly jabbed a kiss upon it.
Dear count replied the flushing
girl, 81 will wear it forever. And now
in return, know you will accept thi:
ring from me, and wear it on your little
finger"
The court took it. AS he turned il
about in his hand and inspected it, q
dreamy, distracted look settled on his
face. and he murmured absentmindedly
"Mees, couldn't possibly let you haiI
more IAN feefty cents on zis piece of
chewelryl Chicago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

When Mai. T. was appointed pro
,,os, marshal on st. Helena Island IN
'front.' Of Beaufort. just after the war ne
round il inhabited by half dozen
whites some 800 negroes and Se'erai
,honsard dogs. These dogs belonged 70
,he ncgroes. half dozen to a family
and " are dangerous brutes, gcneIa';
- 80 between the mastin and blood
ho,nd II was unsafe to dismount OF
enter a ward without first warning inc
inmate, OF the house OF ones presence
one day he started to enter y"J
hon he fell his hand seized. lie looked
down and there saw a big dog "n'cn
had taken his fingers in its'mou'h anu
vas holding them, tightly enous" y,
bnr, without actually biting. As soon
IL. co.Id be withdrew his fingers ano
reached around for his revolver NJ, ~
doc was still menacing, and as ~"J
TO leveled the weapon the piu''
oD.ued his mouth for grow, "'i'o'
,sss never finished. The MAJOR dioPP''
a forty-four bullet down his throat, ,
Ths provost marshal finally came L
,he conclusion that there were DIOR o '','.,
han there was any call for. DO ne ~" =
~ 20 charleston and got po"n, -
strvchnine. with which he doc'o ,... ~
about twenty pounds OF meat ' .hoP H.
an into little cubes. Armeu wiz"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT.
Groceries. Etc.
As reported by Davenport & Morris.l

As reported by Davenport & Norris
Rrooms-Two strings, soc. to Sl.l5; three
strings, Sl.4O to 81; four strings, Sl.yO 70
$3.50; i've strings, 500. Market on al
orades has advanced fully ID per cent.
B0Skets-Willow, sl.l5 TO Sl.3Oper nest,
split. 50 10 75c per dozen.
CGnned I'om0tOcs-Three pounds, pei
dozen, 80 TO soc.
Heyrings-Roe, half barrel, S2.I5 10 $3.50;
North Carolina cut, per barrel, So.oO TO 90
gross. per barrel, $500 to $40. Marker
Strong for reliable good fish properly
packed. - No
S0Tf-LiyerpOOl, from store, Sl.o0;
ground alum from store, per sack, ooc'' 10
SI.OO. Market unchanged.
.Su0Grs-G ranulated, Ok coniecuOners
A. 6iIc:. soft 4, &C.. to Sc; No ], ossci
No. >. 5szc: No. 3, 55sc; ,. !, 0sc. Inc
market i slightly stronger with no change
in quotations. All sugars below \ grade
are l-l6c. higher.
Teas-Black. y TO 5Oc.; Oolong, % to
Soc; gunpOwder, 20 to ooc.
Codee-Rio, II to 2O4c.; Laguayra, u 70
2OiIc.; Java. "a to DC. Very strong
probability Of an advance.
Bnckets-Painted, two hoops, Sl.lo
three hoops, Si.5O.
I'dliOw-4c.
LGrd-Pure. 77lc.; pressed, 5Ac.
AfoI1NSeS-EXtra, hOgshead, l3 10 l0c.i
barrels, - 10 l6c.; genuine golden syrup
ner GALLON. II 10 32c.; New Orleans prime
to choice. IS 10 SOC.
S0dp-W ASKING, 81 10 &C.; per pouha
HAY. Oats and straw.
Ha,,-No. ! Timothy, per ton, $3.50 10
kl4.OO: No. :. $l2 10 $3.50; mixed, ~ 10 I'll
| Virginia clover, 81 10 Sn.
Odfs-Baled, Sil 70 Sl2.
Sbucks-Baled, 50 10 6Oc.
lSfr0,r-C Compressed, 100 pounds, 81 10
lOc loose. pressed, large bales, AZ TO ioc.
~ Cement. Lime, Plaster. ktc.
Cemenf-UniOn. per barrel, Sl.3o; lt0sen
dale. Sl.3j TO $40; James River, Sl.zo 70
II Rockland. per barrel. sl.lO T.
x1.15: Anchor, Sl.05; Riyerton, Sl.0i ~
! Virginia lines, 9Jc. 10 81.
Piasfer-Lump, 81; ground, $500 TO ~
Calcined plaster, Sl.6J To Sl.i'.
Flour and Meal.
Richmond patent roller family
e. IN IN 81: fancy family, 81; family
StN IN St75: choice extra, $3.50 TO $3.50
extra. 1926 10 $3.50; fine, $3.50 to ~.
Medl-City, per bushei, ooc.' country ooc
Country Produce.
tReoorted by spratlev & Overbey, Commits
sion Merchants. 12O6 Cary street
Apples-Choice, $500 % 80; prime
$3.50 10 S2.75; poor 10 good, sl.oo 70 WV;
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS hams, choice ola- ioc
per pound; new hams. small, 10 10 &C. ne'
hams. large, II to i2c.; sides, 80 10 ec'
shoulders, Z % sc. o
Choice navy, $l.7j 10 $500.
Rl0ck Eve Peas.-$l.75 10 $500.
Bees0cI-2O to 2lc. per pound.
Broom CorR--3 10 DC.
BHckchedt-3c. 20 SIC.
Bnffer-Yirginia creamery, 20 to 2ic
family packed (Nirginial, II 10 l9c.; choic
yellow. store packed (Nirginia), 10 To nc
store packed, mixed color and sweet, 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
New York Financial Market.
Try Telegraph.

NEW YORK. January 2l.-Money closed at
3 per cent, the lowest rate; highest ~ per
cent. Exchange steady; posted rates,
4s5i[oflSI: actual rates, 1920 1917 for sixty
DAYS. and $3.50 1861 for demand. Govern
ments quiet; currency IS, ll6 bid; IS
coupons, 1851 bid; as, do, 1911 Oid.
The stock market this morning was strong
throughout. and although the dealings were
comparatively light, prices advanced with
little or no interruption from the opening
until midday, when prices were generaliy
~ IN 1A per cent. higher than those Of last
night Nearly every stock on the list PAL
ticipated i'm the advance. Among the trns 3
sugar was firm. and advanced per cent
During the afternoon the market was ex-
tremelv dun. Al times trading was wholly
suspended. Prices continued firm. how.
ever. and several Of the specialties recorded
sharp advances. sugar trust and cerlin-
cafes were strong. and closed - per cent.
HIGHER. The general list closed x to = per
cent. higher. Sales to-day aggregated
l7S,7lS shares.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

he rode quietly over the island and gave
a mouthful TO every dog he met. II the
dog was particularly noisy, he gave him
two Within thenext twenty-four hours
scores Of excited negroes rushed in upon
him.
"Marso T, de dawg' all daid. Some
pow'ful misery done tuck EN- un dey's
dyin' ebrywhar. los tree dawg. Sam
Jcnkin he done los dc bes' coon dawg on
ST. Helena. My boy Pete done los all
his'n. We dunnaw wat make Of hit"
"The epidemic lasted three weeks, 50
said the major 10 The Post. 81 must
have poisoned over 1900 dcss. II the
negroes had suspected me, my life would
have been in danger. Washington
Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
New York Cotton Market.
IBy Telegiaph.l

NEW YORK. JANUARY 2i.--HubbGrd. Price
& Co. i'm their cotton circular tonight say;
.The Liverpool market this morning OPEN
ed at decline Of from 2-B % 1854, and u
was generally expected that the reaction
there would be followed by decline here.
The buOyancy Of this market again, how
ever. asserted itself. and prices at the open
ing were only one 10 two points below the
close al last night At these figures some
very large lots Of cotton changed hands,
and the buying demand continuing,
quotations were steadily advanced I'M
iii al the close, the highest figures OF
the day wei TOrded. An advance OF
some Is 10 "A points above last evenings
closing quotations was secured. Receipts
AT New Orleans. which were expected TO be
% 600 bales. were only 10000. and tO-m0r-
rows movement there will probably not eN-
ceed 5000. The Memphis receipts were
also very light, and il is the premonition OF
a very light interior movement That mas
been the main cause Ofthe advance today.
Futures closed 8 10 10 points advance
sales 100000 bales. Receipts at ports to-day
estimated at 5000. Our spot market Is
steady at D. advance; middling uplands'
40 li6. sales. 80 bales. Closing: January
iO.77ml0.7S; February, l0.sOd 1881; March,
lOIlW1O.7S; April. lOo3@ lo;y4; nay'
1925; June, ll.02@ ll.03; July, ll,Vl@
HOS: August, ll.ll@ll.l2; september
SiO.5iMfO 1886; October, lO.3O@ 1913.
In Liverpool spot cotton closed hrm
middling uplands, j5-d sales, 5000 bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
COTTON EnroI
Chicago Market.


Messrs. Baldwin & Farnum telegraph
Thomas Branch & Co. as follows
CHICAGO, January 2l.-Wheat influenced
by cold weather and a decrease Of amoFnl
on passage ofG62OO0. Market opened so1fc.
Buying by houses with New York connec'
tions, held market there for a while, when
they were through, price broke selling down
to 20. at which point considerable was
sold out on stop order. Nheh thls "as
realized shorts were good buyers. There
was some bought for long account ana Tue
close is practically at opening. Liverpool
weak. noting demand freely Supplied. VuT
adyices to-day are that there is an UNUSUALLY
large amount Of wheat left in farmers hands
in winter wheat section, and more for ex-
port. than is likely 10 be wanted.
Corn has been dull--no changes.
oats hung at same price--no action what
ever. g..
Provisions was 5000 hogs IN
the yards this morning, price Zoe. lower.
Notwithstanding that there was some pretty
good selling. accredited 10 Cudahy market
closed practically az opening. Estimated
hogs tomorrow, $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
Important Discovery.

Benevolent Old Lady 20 little girl
Ny little dear, do you wash your face and
hands every morning?
mo, num-"
Good graciousl That's perfectly
dreadful. DO you wash your face in the
middle of the dayy"
"NO num-"
"Dear mel When do you wash your.
self"
Il never washes"
"Horrible 1t is shocking how de-
PRAYED the lower classes are! l must
organize a society to see that children
are properly washed. Tell me, little one,
do you really never wash yourselfy'
"No, mum, mamma washes me every
morning. Texas Siftings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22
A slight Misunderstanding.

Gucst-Waiter. this fish is stale.
Waiter-Yes, sab.
Guest las waiter does not remove itt-
| said this fish is stale
Waiter-Well, sab; what about it,
sab?
Guest growing red)-It's stalel
Waiter examining it)-Of course, sab.
Cut off, sahl
Guest (frenzied) why. you impudent
scoundrel. didn't you hear me say, two
or three times, that this fish is stale?
Waiter (perplexed)-Yes, sab; go on,
sab. What else, sab?
Guest (seizing a plate)-Look here,
you. Remove that fish.
Waiter equally mad)-Yes, sab. But
ain'tit all right, sab? What about It's
tail?
Guest Suddenly catching on)-O-o-oh
Lawrence American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-22

Dobson-These telegraph companies
are rank monopolies. Only the other
day friend Of mine paid $40 for ten
words
Swan-That's nothing; it cost me $lOO
for a single word one day last week.
Dobson-For heavens sake, man, you
don't say so.
Swan-Fact; my wife asked for n seal.
skin, and / said Eyes. "-Kearney Enter
prise.