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Tears and snoe sIacsIne.

lain a. = snasch =, yptrroIDoboRr an..l-S"l
said that after the Parnell scandal the LID
eral Unionists hoped that the Liberals would
admit their mistake and again march shoul-
der to shoulder In the ancient ways Of Lib
Gladstone to the top .0f his bent. 1t was
possible, ho added, that a compromise be et-
fected at the conference at Bouogne Healy
might weep on Parnel's neck. and O'Brien
might blacken Parnell's boots.
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TO LET.

TITO LET-Premises. 2551s Middle street. re-
Gently occupied by The Dresslyft co
Possession at once. Apply to F. 8. WATER
HOUSE, 80 Exchange street. dec2'-tf
ITO LET-Brlck store corner Commercial and
j Market streets, recently occupied by Messrs.
W. g. G. r.. Milllken. Elevator, flre-proOf vault.
1874
ITO LET-The spacious store and chambers
Il recently occupied by W0odman True & Co.,
corner Of Middle and Pearl Streets; one OF the
largest and best in the city; well arranged for
dry goods, clothing or any other business. For
particulars apply TO GEO. w. WOODMAN.
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Foreign Notes.
The strike Of dock laborers at Hull has
anlIanQ

The strike OF dock laborers at Hull has
collapsed.
There was riot at Catherine station, on
the Mobile and Birmingham railroad, Tues
day night. and 1t is reported that several
people have been killed. The difficulty
arose out of ight between two merchants
over some goods.
Intense cold weather prevails in Hungary.
The Danube Is frozen over at Buda-Pesth
and ice blocks extend from Pressburg near
ly TO Vienna.
Sir Edward Cecil Guinness, a member Of
the London firm of brewers who have been
made rich and famous by Guinness Stout.
nas been raised to the ritish peerage
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SWUNG cLUss SIX HOURS,
And by so Doing, Brown of Bath,
Regained the Worlds CnampIoE-
ship.

BATH, January 1.-At City hall today.
Edward Brown of Bath. .regained the worlds
championship for endurance in club swing
ing, held by him five years and recently won
by Homer Crawford, by swing nine pound
clubs, six hours aud forty-one minutes, ten
inmates longer than Crawford, who used an
eight pound ten ounce club. Brown averaged
sixty-five full swings to the minute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-01-02
Wiling 70 fight the srItIsn.

CAPE Town, January -Four hundred
Portuguese volunteers have landed at the
mouth of the Pnngive river TO serve In Man
IL is reported that Chief Gunghunhuana
nauled down the Portuguese and elevated
the British nag.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME-
THE MAINE STaTE pRESS

Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
syear II paid in advance, 81. 90 a yeaI.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation In every
part OF the 5tatel Tor S1oo per square for first in
quent insertion
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
,s made strictly In advance the price will be Six
Dollars.
RArrs OF ADvERTiSING-One inch space of
the Length OF column, or twel nnes nonpaTeti
constitItes square" "
$50 per square, daily, first week; 20 cents cents per
timing every other day after first week, 30 cents
Half square, three insertions or Jess, 20 cen'S
one week, S. 10; I'll 0ceDts per week aIteI'
SPECIAL NOTICES. one-third addltlOnai.
Uu,ieI head uf ADJUSTMENTS" and ADCTIoo
SALES" $500 per square per week. tnree.lnsoi
tiOns or less, Sl.60.
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MALE III ELP
rooms


DoOMS TO LET-Furnished, Si.oo TO $3.50
Ii per week. Single nights lodging, 30 cts. TO
SO cts. Mis- HATCH, 96 India street. 3O-1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
Grain, Flour and Feed.

There was but one sale on call at the
Grain Exchange to-day, namely, a car OF
sample shell corn, CSC, days. Receipts as
bulletined, 80 cars, of which % cars were by
Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Railway,
as follows: l car of feed, 10 of oats of hay,
OF Hour, of excelsior, of corn. By Pitts
burg, Cincinnati and st. Louis, cars of corn,
OF oats. Cereal markets give little signs of
animation. Wheat and flour are weak. New
wheat Is coming In freely, and was offered
to day at 93c, with SOC bid. Old wheat is
fairly steady at quotations. On the call 81 Oh
was bid. Ear corn is firm at quotations.
There Is very little stock on hand in this
line. Daniel McCaffrey reports receipt of
the first carload of new loose pressed bale
hay of the season from Washington county.
Following are quotations for carload lots
on track. An advance on these prices Is
charged from store:
W WHEAT-No. M 2 red 81 OO91 Oh; No. 3, 9aasic;
new No. 2 red, 91@p92c.
.CoRN.No. yellow shell. 679S71ac; No. yellow
shell. 66(G66Hc; high mixed, 6Sd66c mixed SHE'LL
6+985c; No yellow ear, 16172c; high mixed ear,
7U97lc; mixed ear. 6Sd69c.
OATS-No. oats, 4Il46c; No. 2 white, 4SG4516c;
extra No. oats, +Ad 441sc; mixed oats, 4Sd4fc.
RYEmNo. Pennsylvania and Michigan, sa@sOc;
No. Western, SSGS9c.
FLOUR-Jobbing prices-Fancy spring and winter
patent flour, IS 5G96 o.; fancy straight winter, s. 25
sr 0Ss .: strsght PSsi xxx bakers bake s ooas a5
Rye Hour, 81 7IdSJ 90.
MILLFEED-No. white middlings, s26 0O926 so o
ton; No. white Iniddngs, S23 0Udg23 80; brown
middlings, go Oe921 90; winter wheat bran, SIS so
HAY-Baled timothy. choice, ell oOSn so; No. l.
go 5o@1l 90; No. do ss 5O@s 90: clover hay ss %
as 80; loose from wagon; s11 OOl2 o. according to
quality; No packing do, 81 5098 90.
STRAW-Oats, S6 5O98 70; wheat and rye, " @23
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Open High Low Clos
ing. est. est. ing.
ARTICLES.

Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour quiet and unchanged; No, spring
wheat, S55s@s574c; No. spring wheat. s2Qs3c;
osas NG ssd sc sSc SG Mite eSTn ssg1oe sec no
white, s51l@ss1lc: No. rye 761zc; No
2 barley mo sales; No. l fiaxseed,
81 04. Prime timothy seed, 81 1901 25
Mess pork, per barrel, s11 10. Lard, per
100 pounds, s6 S71a. Short ribs sides
Goose g 5o@S Co. Dry,salted SHOULDERS
s6 90Q7 90. Whisky-Distillers' finished
goods, per gallon. 81 Is. Sugars unchanged.
On the Produce Exchange to-day the butter
market was steady and unchanged. Eggs,
1515@l6c.
NEW YORK-Flour dull and irregular.
Cornmeal quiet and steady. Wheat-Spot
market active for export and stronger; No.
afioat; 954@977c f. Q. b.; ungraded red,
94c@$1 o.: No. 1 Northern, to arrive, 81 O41ad;;
No. l hard, to arrive, 81 06: No. 2 Chicago,
991&c@SI O014. Options declined early 1I@
354c on easier cables, large receipts and
fine weather, became stronger and
port orders, and closed steady at about
yesterday prices; No. red July, 93@9lLc,
closing at 94c; August. 921s@93c, closing at
CSC; September, 921a093l4c, closing at 93lIc;
october, 9319@9il4c. closing at 944c: Decem-
Der. 9555s996ssc, closing at 9essc; May, 81 ol@
western, september delivery, 4a76c. Corn
Spot market dull and easier; No. 2, 71@72c
elevator, 731IGl731dc afloat; ungraded mixed,
71@75c; options advanced H@5sc on covering
and ligh5 receipts, fell A@Ic on realizing
and closed weak; July, 6SAG69Ae, closing at
September, 6l5s@62c. closing at 6l1ac; October,
591a@6Oc, closing at 591Sc: December, 5z31@53c,
closing at 52sIc. Oats-Spot market dull
and unchanged; options dull, lower and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
ALL ARE AT SEA.
None Care to Venture a Prediction on the
| Philadelphia Markets Future

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.l
PHILADELPHIA July E.-Those who early in
the season predicted that the iron market
would become excessively dull before actiy-
ity was resumed can congratulate them
selves upon their prophetic powers. We are
now passing through that period, but its
duration is just now the puZzling point. No
one cares to venture ali opinion as to the i'm
mediate future of the market, but if appear
ances count for aught, the outlook is tar
from encouraging; indeed, it may be said to
be discouraging. The pig iron market con-
tinues dull and far from satisfactory Inc
inquiry for future deliveries has fallen of to
a very marked extent and, while prices are
nominally unchanged, there is a percept1ble
weakness in certain directions. The follow
ing prices are quoted, principally for small
lots, as large orders refuse to be placed only
at a concession of from 25c to Soc; Standard
Pennsylvania No. Y. Sl7 751ls 90; do No.
Sl7 256l17 80: do No. ? Y, sl6 0O616 25. Busi-
ness in structural material is also dull, only
small orders being placed. We quote:
Angles, 20502. l0c: sheared plates. 2.O0G2 l0c
10Gl5c more for steel; tees, 2.562.6c, beams
and channels, Sic for either iron or steel.
Steel rails still hold steady at the old
price, $50, but there is very little in sight be-
lets is in much the same condition as re-
ported q week ago. At the figures quoted,
S27 500SS 90, buyers seem totally Indifferent,
and no recent sales have been announced.
A small lot of muck bars was taken at S27 %
delivered. 1t was probably an imperative
order, however, as buyers are as disinclined
to pay that price as sellers are to go below it.
not sufficient to designate the market as ac-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
Groceries.

The advance of I-16c on sugars at the re-
fners noted in this column yesterday is
fully sustained. Soft whites are scarce and
very firm. Prospects are for higher prices
Spot coffee is firm, but the new crop begins
to come in freely, and no permanent bull
movement is possible.
Green GorFBE-Faney pIG gs5s: choice alo Ro 22
Old Government Java. 2993Oc; Maracatbo, 3lac;
MSSna Mech s&ss sbyIs santSs; Sass Ss2c; Caracas 2S
ROASTED dn papers standard brands, 2i1lc;
sgs gFsses s ga
berry Doc; choice Rio, 251Ic; prime Rio, 2ic good
RiS a STfha1sFy Ciog c alsDoe ,Oo
sia Sc; pe%pner % Sant, l2S; nutmeg asSSoc; Goo Coo.
s9sHc; globe, I4S14fc, elaine i5e; carnadne, lie;
royaline 14c red oil, 1o4@llc purity. lac; oleine
gallon: summer, sass7c; lard oil, 55S5sc.
s7@Sgc; prime sugar syrup, sa9sSc; strictly prime
t msaiam MSahiAssEsEsaGy s y1ss asr g sEsg ''e choice
Sc in asgsd sRa bSsES sS IN
o, ,CANDLRs-star. full weight, &c; stearine. per set.
RsicE.Head Carolina 7y4@z.fc; choice. e94@sac
prime, 69615c; Louisiana 5t@8c.
STARCa.pearl, 4c; corn starch. s96hc; gloss
:. FoRE.SE FRUITs,LaEer raisins; e ssi London
ia!eIs, " 0O Muscatels, Io CanIornla MuScates,
61s@7c; sultans, 10915c; currants. 5x955c; Turkey
prunes, 7A@Sc; French prunes, G9l0lsc; Salonica
prunes. in 2-fb packages, &c: cocoanuts F lOO, -;
almonds, Lam, p h. pc; do lvica, lie; do sheled,
aoc; wainuts; nap, 1Sgl4c; sicily nIoerts, llc;
lOc; pecans, 14916c; citron. 10, Tglsc; lemon
peel. 12c z 10; orange peel, 12c.
DRIED FRUITs-Apples, sliced, p ID, lie: apples,
eeovaporated, lS9i4c; peaches. eyaporafed. pared,
1sa6lc cherries, ptted 25c; cherries pnpitted SC;
raspberries, evaporated. eS9ac: backberries, 6H@
&c; huckleberries, SC.
,SUGARs-Cubes, 4T5c; powdered, Sc; granulated'
43c; confectoners. A. 4&9c; soft white d!6044c;
Eeow Ts,r chSies SS4c; yellow good SeS'Se' ye
- Medium, bbls u,2oo), 90 90; medium.
., sn!TnNS a! G.iS DBL q 90: No extra bbI
q 20; Higgins Eureka, i-bu sacks, q so: Higgins
Eureka, Ii 14-fb packets, 50 90.
canned GoODS-Standard peaches. Y 4NgZ o0;
2nds, 2 1902 .; extra peaches, s2 6tSg2 90; pie
peaches q 509i co. finest corn, @ Sagl 90 %; Hnd;
beans. q S5; soaked do, SOC; string do, aaSs0c
marrOwfat peas, 81 1OdD1 25; soaked peas, 6JG75c;
pineapples. 81 5OGl1 60; Bahama do g 55: damson
plui,ms. Fl 10. greengages, 81 50; egg pins 81 S
1srs Ualorns a apricos Oo@2 80; ga 10 ag
pluns, 81 go; extra white cherries, s2 s.; rasp6er-
ries 81 10G1 20: Strawberries, 81 15@1 %; goose
berries: 81 lG0l Is; tomatoes, 93c@sl 20; salmon,
I'D. 81 Sal So blackberries, soc; succotasn 2-Io
eors eons sSsfed sesf c do A cans 81 i
baked beans. 81 4O91 so; HOLSTERS. LIB cans, ~ %;
mackerel In cans, boiled, q 50, sardines, do
mestie s,a rs. = 4G94 50; hs. 90; sardines. i'm
81 y.
FIsH-Extra No. bloater mackerel so 90 q Dbl;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
WEARY OF WAITING.
WALL STREET BULLS ARE BEGINNING
TO GET ANXIOUS.

The Stock Exchange Duller Than for a
Long Time-Fresh Exports of Gold
Somewhat EnIivens Matters, but Unfa-
vorably-Only Two Moderate Features
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE stagnation in the
stock market continues to increase, and
those interested in the present and prospec-
tive values of securities are beginning to ask
anxiously how long it will last. The sit
uation contains only this one discouraging
condition, for, while holders and would-be
buyers are confident of Improvement in
both activity and range of prices in the
future, the possibility of becoming tired out
waiting for the advance, deters buyers and
renders holders uneasy, Tn The waiting is is
as to whether the gold sent abroad will re.
turn or not, and the still undeterm med
extent of the crops, although that both
The dullness in the market to-day was
greater than on any day so far. The COM
parative activity in st. Paul. and the weak
ness developed in North American, were the
only features of any kind shown during the
entire day. The opening was fairly steady,
but intensely dull. and heavy tone was
soon developed: but the downward tendency
in prices was not of long duration, absolute
stagnation soon settling down on everything
in the market. The changes in the mean
time were insignificant in all cases, and it
was not until after noon that the pressure
upon North American was brought to bear,
and it was not till toward P. NJ, after the
taking of $500 600 in gold for export was an
nounced, that the best work of the bears
was done.
The announcement was the signal for
vigorous attack all along the line, but the
force was felt most severely in Missouri
leading shares lost large fractions, though
the pressure was maintained for a short
time only. The late trading showed a lack
of reouperative power in: the market, and
the close was heavy, practically at the low
est prices of the day. The drive was accom-
panied by a marked increase in activity
among the stocks attacked. Missouri Pacific
tonight is down u per cent, and North
American l per cent, while all the rest of the
list shows fractional losses. large and small.
The dullness in railroad bonds was, to a
certain extent, relieved to-day by squirt in
the Northern Pacific fves, which con-
tributed $2O7 900 to the days total of $672 900,
the only other active issue being Atchison
incom IS, in which $4,000 changed hands.
The tone of the market was not pronounced,
and the final changes are, as usual, insignif-
cant, even in the issues named.
The following table shows the prices Of active
day. Corrected daily for THE DISPATCH by WnIr.
NEY & STEPHENSON, Oldest Pittsburg members of
the New York Stock Exchange, 81 Fourth avenue:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
HOME SECURITIES.
AN APATHETIC FEELING THAT Is
EASILY ACCOUNTED FOR.

Brokers and Investors Taking Things Easy
Midsummer Dullness-Chicago the
Only Active Market-A Good Prospect
Ahead-Price Changes Few and Unim-
portant.
Midsummer dullness has settled down
upon the local stock market. Buyers and
sellers are alike Indifferent whether school
keeps" or not. Sales yesterday were only
70 shares. Chicago was the only market that
did anything.
The foil to this apathy-this dolce far
niente spirit that pervades speculative cir
cles-is the certainty of better times in the
fall when famine-threatened Europe sends
back all the gold drawn from this side to
pay for breadstuffs
But there is nothing surprising in the con-
dition of the market 1t is not the result of
apprehension of impending calamity,
scarcity of money. nor of lack of enterprise.
1t is always the case at this season of the
year. Ninety degrees in the shade and a
bulge in business at the same time are in
compatible.
Besides, many of the people who make tue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
Bank CIearings.

NEW YoRK-Cl earrings, sss l64, ,9ss; balances,
"a, ,5S9,174
BosToN-Clearings. $14,73s,42s; balances,
sl657,07l Money, 2@4 per cent. Exchange
on New York, H@1s14c discount
PHILADELPHIA-Clearing $40, ,4lO; Dal-
ances, $l623,37S. Money, per cent.
BALTIMoRE-Clearin $2,s73,l9 balances,
500, 223' Money, per cent.
ST. LoUIs-Clearings, $3,67l,0S2; balances,
S459290. Money 7@s per cent. Exchange on
New York, 25c premium.
MEMPHIs-New York exchange selling at 81
premium. Clearings, $19O977; balances,
$50. 104
NEW ORLEANs-Clearings, s955,O42. New
York sight bank par; commercial Toe per
81 900 discount
CHIcAGo-New York exchange par to l212c
premium. Money steady and unchanged.
Clearings, $l4, ,557 200.
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market are either out of the city, or soon
will be. One of the leading brokers, VINO Will
shortly leave for two months Trip 70
Europe, has instructed his office force 20 10
as little as possible during his absence,
merely to fill orders as they come in. lhls
illustrates the prevailing sentiment ..
Yesterdays proceedings on call were Ieasv sas
were hardly worth noting. Bank and lnSur-
ance stocks received no attention. Inc
natural gas group maintained its posltlon.
There was a moderate demand for the trac-
tions, and Central added fraction TO It's
credit. The others were steady. ElectTlc
closed H better than the opening. AlrDrake
dropped a point at the last call. Luster was
firm. 1t was the only active stock. oaies
were:
First call-1l Luster at l3.
Second call-40 Luster at 13, % Pleasant
Valley at %.
Third calls Luster at Is.
Bids and asking prices at each call are ap-
pended:
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FAITH UNSHAKEN
In Heavy Fall Trade Bringing Money Int
Active Demand.

Bankers spoken to yesterday said there
was no change in the local money market.
The call for accommodations was liberal,
and rates were steady at 5@6 per cent Ex-
changes were 80, 1854 "a, and balances $780,
$50 5S-both items showing Improvement
over the previous day, being about the best
of the month and considerably in excess of
the same day last year. Faith is unshaken
in heavy fall business.
All the leading financial authorities
abroad, says the Wall Street Ne,cs, agree
that gold to a more or less extent will have
to be exported to this country early in the
fall, and with unusual frankness they admit
that they have paid a high percentage for
the use of gold during the summer with
which to recuperate their own resources. A
new crop of wheat has begun to move with
unusual force; it will swell our exports very
soon. Our imports of foreign goods have be-
gun to dwindle, and bills of exchange on ac-
count of American travellers in Europe have
been fully protected.
At York yesterday money on call was
easy, ranging from per cent, last loan
per cent, closed offered at per cent.
Prime mercantile papey 619@7. Sterling ex-
bills and 81 s615 for demand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
DULL DOWN IN DIXIE.
Iron Selling Lower Than Ever Before at the
Alabama Furnaces.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.1
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, July 1.-THE iron mar
ket remains without change. Furnaces are
making considerable concessions to get rid
of their product, and iron is selling at the
lowest price which has ever prevailed in the
district. The quotations f. o. b. at the fur
mace are: No. foundry, $l2 25@l2 10; No. 2
foundry, 81 5O@12 %: No foundry, $40 5O@
II 50; gray forge SO 25G11l 10.
There is a general effort all over the State
to resume operations in the car works. roll
ing mills and other iron-consuming indus
tries that have been idle for months TIE
encouraging feature of the situation is the
confidence inspired by the continued blast
of more furnaces than were ever before in
blast in the State at one time. Conserva-
tive men do not expect any change for the
better or worse before fall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
Hot blast coke and charcoal;
THE CHICAGO OUTLOOK.
For the Balance of the Year 1t Is Considered
of a Healthy Nature.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.l
CHICAGO, July T.-Rogers, Brown and
Merwin say: The usual midsummer quiet
chsracteriEes the Chicago market. Carload
orders are numerous, but few contracts of
any size are being made. Prices on Northern
and Southern iron both coke and charcoal,
remain unchanged 1t is now conceded that
the low-priced sellers of Lake Superior, char
coal, have nearly, If not quite all, withdrew.
The outlook for the remainder of the year
is generally healthy; the large crops, which
are now nearly assured. are certain to result
in giving a general impetus to business,
starting first with the railroad lines, and
then extending to all branches. Buying on
the part of railroads, however, has not yet
begun, and when these companies come into
the market it is certain that work in many
lines will be crowded far beyond their ca
pacity.
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extra No; do mess, s2s 50; extra 70. mackerel.
shore, s24 90; No. shore mackerel, so 90; large
IS, 80 90: Codfsh-WhOle pollock, Sc p ID; do
medium, Georges cod SC; do large, &c; boneess,
makes, In strips, &c. Georges cod, In blocks, 6160
7lsc. Herring-Round shore, IS 50 p Dbl; split
S6 5o lake, g 25 p 1Oo-b Dbl. White fish, 81 90 p
loo-D half bbl Lake trout. s. 80 y half Dbl. Fin
nan haddies, 10c ID. Iceland halibut, l3c p ID.
Pickerel. half bbl, "a 90; quarter Dbl, 81 80. aol-
land herring, 75c: Walkof herring, SOC.
OATMEAL-T 5O(07 rs p bbl
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-18
The Market Ten Years Ago.

The following report of the iron market is
taken from our files of July H. lsSl-exactly
ten wears ago. 1t shows the difference in
business and prices then and now: The tone
of the pig metal market has improved con-
siderably since our last, and holders are
very firm at last weeks prices, while some
are asking an advance of soc to 81 90 per ton.
The sales reported are not very large, but
we hear of negotiations pending that are
likely to lead TO large sales in the near
future We report the following sales: