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The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
WANT A WATCH.

RUY the Elgin, it's the king of all Watches
y $3.50 to $40, 5000 10 year filled case stem
Winder S23.75 B. ". Raymond nickle 10 year or
Silver Case, 15 to 25 per cent lower than other deal
ers on all watches. McKENNY the Jeweler Open
evenings. Is Free ST., near Middle. mar31dtf
NOR SALE-Some of the most desirable lots
II on the shore front in Cape Elizabeth for
summer residences at very low prices. Any
one looking for cottage lots on the Cape will
find it to their advantage to call on A. &, LIZ
BY, 421a Exchange street. 11-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

Mooney TO LOAN on LIST and I'd mortgages
lXl on real estate, life insurance policies
when three years old and over, and any other
good collateral security. We also buy Secured
and unsecured notes at fair discount. w. P.
CARR, Room 6. oxford Building End floor, 1855
Middle Street. may17-4w
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
White Mountains, N. II.
MAPLEWOOD.

East End Of the famous town Of Bethlehem.
Grand centre of all the White Mountain attrac-
tons. The great resort Of health and pleasure
NMapswood Hotel opens July 6t1 MapeWood
COTTAGES Send for illustrated booklet to
AINSLEE & WEBSTER, Managers, No. 90
Boylston street, Boston. Also of Hotel San
Marco, st. Augustine, Fla. my22-eod1m
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

YXTANTED-A smart, enterprising young
w man, not under 81; To a man Of charac-
fered. One acquainted in the city preferred
Apply to Mr.. CHASE, Lakeside Press, 2O-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
SUMMER BOARD.
CLIFF COTTAGE.

Mr.. G. B. Saunders wishes to in
form his friends, that the Cliff
Cottage will be open June list. for
summer b0arders. Table and every
thing will be first class in every re-
spect.
mayo eod3m
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

WANTED-To call at your, store or house
iron, rubbers, bottles, metals Of all kinds. II
you have any of the above please drop me a
postal. Address G. B. WISH, 131 Green
street. city. 11-1tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

EOR sALE-The hotel property called the
Il Royal River House, beautifully situated
IN Yarmouth, Me-, containing thirty sleeping
rooms, two parlors. dining room, office and
kltchen, completely furnished Good stable
attached: Price very low to close an estate. A.
Y. LIBBY, 42A Exchange street. 100
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
THE EMBLEM OF MERCY.

Red Cross Liniment is mathematical
Of the society whose name it bears.
1t goes into all parts of the world,
alleviating suffering and ministering
to the distressed. The cross is most
suggestive for it liz symbolical of that
ardor and zeal which should actuate
all who are engaged in the noble
work OF serving their fellow men.
By itsuse thousandso of afflicted homes
have eenmade joyful. Its pow
er to relieve pain is marvel
Gus. A sure cure for rheu-
matism, neural- gia, lameness.
tooth, ear, and
he ad- &C e.,
9 hill blains,
sore throat Group, coughs,
colds, diph- iberia, cholera,
cholera NOR bus, cramps, la
grippe, ETC., etc A valua bl e
English remedy placed for, the first
time before the people OF the western
world. Thousands testify to it's magic
powers. A pure, palatable remedy
for internal and external use. Manu-.
tactured and guaranteed by The
9. A. Price Company, Richmond, Me.
teb25 SW&wnrmtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

UTANTED-Travellin Statesmen New spe-
w cialties for dry goods, groceries. markets
general stores. National Merchandise Special
ty Co., 243 Wabash Ave-, Chicago. 22.1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
the WORLDS FAIR.
One of the Greatest Dangers
to be Avoided.
Read This If You are Going.

The Polluted Water of the Windy City
=. Likely to Cause Trouble-How the Dam
gers May be Averted-Cleanse and Puri-
fly your System and Microbes VIII Find
no Judgement in Your Body.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
Harpswell.
EAST HARPSWELL,
[From Our Regular Correspondent

From Our Regular Correspondent
The flame of religious warfare is sup
piled with fuel from time to time through
the columns of the Bath Enterprise. The
better part of the community are OPP
posed to such methods of settling relig-
ious difference and have had nothing to
do with it except to correct some false
statements as justice required.
There are two cases of measles at the
Harbor.
The ground is so wet that farmers are
very much behind hand in their work.
Gorham.
Presumpscot Tribe of Red Men, of
Gorham, have adopted the following res
olutions in memory of the late William
w. Field
Whereas, The Great Spirit, in his infinite
wisdom, has deemed it wise to remove from our
hunting grounds the spirit of our beloved
brother; therefore, be it
Resolved. That we deeply deplore the loss oc-
caSioned by our brothers death.
ResOJUed, That we tender our sympathy to his
afflicted family in this hour of sorrow.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the records of Presumpscot Tribe, and
copy be sent to the family Of the deceased
brother.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

DARTNEK WANTED-With capital in a.
Il well-establshed business. Address L.
this office. my1 Aft
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

WANTED-To purchase grain and feed
w business and rent the building, or would
purchase light cash business. Address "W"
this office. 20-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

One sSunday little four-year-o had diff
Guilty in spending the day properly. Not being
allowed her playthings she was restless and
fretful, until finally she found her little toy
iron and proceeded to amuse herself ironing her
handkerchief.
Don't you know it is wrong to iron on Sun
day?" reprovingly asked her mother when she
found her. ~
"Well." rejoined the little girl, "don't you
s'pose God knows this iron is pm. E.
Farmer.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

WANIED-Allp persons in want of trunks or
w bags to call at E. d. REYNOLDS. 556
and 55S Congress street, corner of Oak, as we
manufacture our goods and can therefore give
you bottom prices; trunks repaired; open ey-
eningS. "a
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

GALESMEN-Ene men wanted. Free
= prepaid outfit One of our agents has
earned over $780, 900 IN five years. P. O. BOX
1871, New York. 19-l
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
LOST AND FOUND.

r OsT-A diary for 1893, with the name j.
IA N. Read, Woodfords. ME, on the fly leaf.
Finder will be paid for trouble by leaving at
PRESS OFFICE, 231
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

FOR SALE-Modern house. 10 rooms in.
Guiding bath; perfect repair on one Of the
most 1t desirable streets in western part of the
city owner paid $4,000 for it four years ago.
DuI IS now forced to sell for $4,000 Terms
$S g.O GOWN, balance mortgage. w. Il. WAL.
ORION, 1870 Middle st. 3o.1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

NOR sALE-Field of II acres at Stroud
situated for building lots. extending from the
road to Fore river, Six minutes from the horse
cars. Also field 8 acres. 2 minutes from horse
cars. Apply to ANDREW HALVES. t11-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
Baldwin.
NORTH BALDWIN.
From Our Regular Correspondence

[From Our Regular Correspondent
The grass is looking fine. 1t is so
backward that but very little farming
has been done..-~Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Douglass of Sebago and their daughter,
Mrs. George Dyke and family of Mime
sofa have moved to the Davis farm to
spend the summer.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
Baby cried,
Mother sighed.
Doctor prescribed Casboria!

A Ready Reference.
He-Yeu don't remember me? 1 met you at
the seashore.
She-I don't seem to recall you.
He-Strange; maybe you lost the ring gave
you to remember me by,
She, extending both hands-Pick it out; it
may serve to identify you,-Truth.
Every Inflammation, and all pain subdued
and cured by Ponds EGtract. AUoid Grade jna5
tdtionS
"You must have wonderful memory to keep
all those things in your head"
Eyes; never forget anything when it is once
there (pointing to his forehead).
''Well, how about the twenty dollars I lent
you some time ago?''
'.Ah you see. that's different put that in
my pocket. "-Brooklyn Life. 40
Mr.. Wickwire-Why are you always saying
something spiteful about Mrs. Simmons? She
seems to me to be one OF the sweetest DISPOSE
toned women that I ever met.
Mrs. Wickwire.-That is because you are not
acquainted with her so well as l am. She is
two-faced from the crown of her head to the
soles of her feet-Indianapolis journal.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
MALE HELP.

VETANTED-Boy from Is to II years old
w STEVENS SILVER COMPANY. SIT
Commercial street. 23-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

GASOLINE--Owner of vapor stoves can
~ purchase their gasoline in gallon lots at
at l5c per gallon. l loan the can. Order by
postal or BY telephone GAIA. NEALD, WIN.
SLOW 80 Prebie street. GAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Immedia a first class pant
w maker, also first class vest maker at
F. W. GROSSTUCK'S, 10 Free st. 20-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

IL of good picture for a small amount Of
money; would do well to call on us. Pictures
framed 10 order; mouldings or sale; pictures,
wire ana moulding hooks. E. D. REYNOLDS.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

EOUND-I have found the Greatest Cure on
u Earth for Rheumatism and Neuralgia in
their worst chronic forms. I suffered IL years.
and tried every known remedy. Sufferers write
to me and enclose stamp. MISS E. S: ORR
Fast HarpSwell. Me. Icny-1 s.i e--rE
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

sold with The positive guarantee to re-
fund the price if it fails to benefit.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ENGINE AND BOILER COMBTNED-
- Two horse power upright engine and
four H. P. boiler. Also several coils OF
pipe for steam heating. All used but little and
COOLING, Treasurer Casco Paper Box %.
jan1 O
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

FENO LET-1OOo books of choice reading from
IL the best authors; terms 2 cents a day;
monthly me- NTH coupon tickets % cents. THE PEO-
PIES CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 247 Con-
gress st. 22-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
TO LET.

NOR RENT-2 houses of rooms each re ar
Il 10 Mechanic ST., sunny and convenient,
month each. BEN. SHAW, 511a Exchange
st. 24-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
~ CENTS a A price sufficient to
-s.-aH BOTTLE. coger Ualatoble medi-

ci,aal qualities and lou enough to be with
IN the reach Of the people. Kings Sar-
saparilia is the most ECONOMICAL,
ORIGINAL and oldest remedy on the
market sold or the ''no cure, no pay plan.
All dealers sell it.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

EOR SALE-21s house situated near Works
u of Portland Co., containing < tensment hS
This property will be sold so as to Yield a high
rate OF interest on the investment For partic-
ulars apply to A. c. LIBBY, 421a Exchange
sIreeC. 23-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

Our Guarantee is like a bank
check. If Kings Sarsaparilla
docs not benefit you take it back
Ito the druggist and draw your
money.
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

TElO LET-Furnished house for the summer
n western part Of the city, has all modern
large lot, sun all day in every
room. on line of horse cars. Address "B. NJ
Press office. = 2O-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ITO LET.-Desirable tenements No. 81 Que
n bee street, down stairs, six rooms, $1,000
No. LAT Congress street. seven rooms and bath
room, $50; No. 50 Spruce street, seven rooms
$50; No. 1O1 Danf0rth street, IL rooms, $27.
n. S. GARDINER, 1876 Middle street. 22-l
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ITO LET-Brick house No. 14S Spring street,
Il corner of Park Lane. Has all modern
conveniences; suitable for private residence OF
first-class boarding house. Apply TO A. G..
LIBBY, 424a Exchange str Get. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
WA TED,
WANTED.

MAJ ANTED-Allw who are going to the Worlds
wv Fair to call at 40 Exchange street for in
formation, and secure -your. rooms in the Will
walking distance, from $1.OO to $500. Low
est railroad rates. UNION TICKET OFFICE,
40 Exchange street. 23-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

EyOR SALE-House at Woodfords Corner.
- Deering and Chestnut streets, occupied by
the late Cyrus Greene. May be seen forenoons
until June 10th. 222
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
MR.. ELMER q. SHAW,

Announces that he will receive pupils in Sing
ing at 5421a Congress street. Special care to
beginners. Method of Mr.. W. H. Bennett to
whom the subscriber refers by permission.
apr22 Sat&Wedtf
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

NOTICE Is hereby given that I, MARTIN
~ CURRAN, JR., am licensed for the
Deering. and City Of Westbrook Al orders
may be left with the City Clerks. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
ISLAND COTTAGERS.

IF you wish q Clock of any kind for your ISL
4 and home should be pleased to show you
MCKINNEY, 13 Free street. near Middle.
may23tf
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

FOR SALE-Pansies, daisies, tomato plants
a and potted plants; also flowers and garden
seeds at Merrilps variety store, 247 Congress-
and 20 Chestnut street. S6-i
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

TITO LET-Mount Vernon ST., No. 4, Boston.
4 Furnished rooms with all conveniences by
the day or week; superior location opposite and
overlooking State House grounds. A. PER
KINS, Manager. 23-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

FVyO LET-At Oakdale a sunny upstairs rent
Il Off rooms with pantry ands bath room,
water closet Sebago, cement cellar, perfect
drainage Inquire at the house % William
st. Price $1,000. D. R. FROHOCK. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ITO LET-Tenements in various parts of the
$500, $1,000, S11.oO, $1,000. s17.o0 and
$1,000 per month. Also for sale, houses in
Portland, Deering and Cape Elizabeth by J. G.
WOODMAN, No. 1863 Exchange st. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

Fok sALE-Two and a half story house con-
IT, talnlng z rooms, situated No. "a GRAY
thorough repair and is very sunny. One of the
pest arranged houses in Portland for one fami-
". A. z. LIBBY, 421a Exchange st. 23-1
ENOR SALE-An antique mahogany bureau
IL in first class condition. A table and sew -
Office, Portland, Me- 1a I''
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

NOR sALE-Large first class farm near the
II thriving village of Freeport, two story
house: 10 rooms in perfect repair, with ample
outbuildings, good orchard and brook stock
Portland or Brunswick. w. w. WALDRON,
$50 Middle street. 20.1"
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ITO LET-House at Stroudwater; 8 rooms;
u Sebago water stable, large lot, fine situa-
ton; two minutes walk to horse car. Apply to
ANDREW HAYES. 11-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

FOR SALE-A summer home, pleasantly Sit
u uated on summit of Great Chebeague IL
land, containing % acres of land, house ell
BILE to steamer landing, available for house lots.
overlooking ocean and Casco Bay, church near,
N. s. GARDINER. 1o1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

200 FOR sALE-old established
fine run of custom and no Opposition in one Of
the liyeliest localities in Brooklyn, N Y; 5000
inhabitants mia in Immediate vicinity, ~ health
Y, aaa Az
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ROE sALE-lf you want large farm suitable
the fa og raising stock why don't you 60 and see
IAN IAN Name, containing about 225 acres Of good
sntaS Sna plenty Of good water Of the land
@ Sudo it, Ior early cultivation Two splendid
OF Oh hard wood such as beach, birch, rock maple,
e etSr WIZ some h, htemlock spruce and pine the
o eo,ea d .lnoer lot the greater part hemlock
peach a yellow, birch and maple. wifi be about
nH s t cords OF hem4ck bark also about zoo ap
how is yo HTI te mo NO bearing # you want it
inni' may23d&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
WATCH REPAIRENc

NEW Resllient Waltham Mainsprings only 7bc,
mv Warfanted; cleaning and handspring only
Sa5o; cleaning S100. Ali work strickly ffst-clasI
anu warranted Twenty-Five years awatch maker
Middle marfa3tfH
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

ENoR SALE-Centreboard Sloop 40 feet long,
n IA feet wide, new sails and spars oak plank
JOHN M. FREEMAN, II Exchange ST., Port
land, Me. 24I
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

FOR SALE-Musical goods. The best dis
play ever in Portland, violins, Banios.
Guitars, Mandolins, Harmonious, Accordions,
Comets. popular sheet music, music books, SUI
perior violin and banjo strings, &c. HALVES.
Ala Congress street. 2o-2
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

EyOR SALE-The Perfect Filter. If YOU wan
l. good health drink pure water, and If YOU
want pure water, use the Perfect Filter. The
Filters are receiving the highest commentators
ALEXANDER, % Monument Square.
Mar
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

WANTED-A capable girl for general
w homework. Apply at 1S9 High street
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

bicycle FOR SALE-A last wears pneu-
ID matte tired bicycle, used but little and in
first class shape. cost $3.50. will sell for 500.
Address Bicycle" Press office. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

HOUSES FOR sALE-Prices $500, 5000,
= - $1,000, $11oo, $1,000, $1,000, $14oo,
$59oo $900 $ $1o00 $500 $l%S10o SM20l9
1O51a Exchange street. PAL
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24

bicycle FOR sALE-s5o cash buys ,ee
- model, S100 new Mail Safety, ridden Ave
months; in good condition. For particulars ad-
dress M. A. MERRILL, So Congress st. 2O-1
The Portland daily press., 1893-05-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

MR. CLARENCE CLIFFORD having spent
UA several years in Europe in the study of
French and German. He will be glad to meet
those who desire to arrange for instruction in
these languages at his residence, AZ Pine
evening except Tuesdays and Fridays. 23-1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-30
TIMES LIBRARY COUPON.


No
Noa NJ BARRIE horos
No THE HOUSE OF HAWTHORNE
No BY
No.
DREAMLIBE MARVEL
Nos FRANKENsTEIN PROMETHEUS
No c.
No 10 MANSE
No IL SCARLET LETTER ByNArHASIEL HAWTHORNE
No.
No 10
No g. HAWTHORNE
No s. By
AFRICAN FARM" BY Galph
No b.
No g. BY OwESM
No 10 IRON
No 3D.
No 81.
No !. THOMAS
No By IORDI
No ByS SIR LUBE
No o. By r WAITER 3co-G
No &C. joins
o anyo oil the
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TimesBuI Va
the list carefully books constantly aided.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-30
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-Cotton quiet I:
middling gulf. s 1-16; middling, l3-IO;
Futures closed steady; sales l2s'AD
bales December, co. p "a JanuRary,i -,
May. 40; June, 79i; July, SOB; August
The following are the total net receipts
Of cotton at all ports since september -
1893: Galveston, sol S73 bales: New Or
leans. .gG.O 2J bales; Mobile l1', I2S
bales; Savannah, 72S,002 bales; Charles
ton, 800, so bales; Wilmington, i59,l I
bales: Norfolk. 343.5S7 bales; Baltimore,
20 26s bales: New York. 1921 bales; Bos-
ton 44.GOS bales; Newport News. 27.Si9
bales: Philadelphia, 1910 bales; West
Point. Va. 1895 bales; Brunswick.
81 .3Os bales; Velasco. 7.442 bales; Port
Royal 36,91S bales. Total 4,16T. 53S bales
Deduct from net receipts since Septem-
Der LIST. 4S, 553 bales making the corrected
total 4.119COJ bales.
Cotton-Net receipts, $40 bales; gross
receipts, 2,I05 bales; exports to France zee.
bales; spinners, % bales; stock. 225, sos
bales
Weeky-Net receipts, 7.7o7 bales; gross
receipts, ~, l64 bales; exports 10 Great
Britain, 9,2S7 bales; France, 100 bales;
Continent. 3,243 bales forwarded, 1892
bales; sales, 2,739 bales; spinners, $50
bales.
Total to-day-Net receipts, 41.1i7 bales;
exports 20 Great Britain. $500 bales.
stock. 1,2Si so bales.
Total so far this week-Net receipts,
210 1GJ bales; exports TO Great Britain,
G9,96l bales; France, 1889 bales; Cont
nent. 3f,172 bales.
Total since September 1st-Net receipts.
4.110.OOj bales; exports to Great Britain,
.4LbJ52S bales; Fgance, 352.S73 bales;
Continent Sl7 800 bales; channel, G,4OO
bales.
LIVERPOOL. Dec. 29.- Noon.-Cotton in
moderate demand and prices steady;
American middling, ~: sales. 10000
bales; American, 300 bales: speculation
and export. 1000 bales; receipts. 1900
bales; American. 1880 bales. Futures
steady and demand fair: December
Z 1861; January-February 9-G4n4 10-'
February March 4 1854; March-A .,
4 l3-64; April-May, 1864: May me,
4 1861; June-Juy. 1864; Julvf gust,
4 2l-6i. Tenders. 900 bales n sockets.
4 y. M--January. 4 9-6i0' -: Janu-
ary-February, 4 9-64Mi 10 February
March, 4 ll-6i. buyers March-April,
1864. buyers; April-May 4 1906 1;-6l;
{ lS-G464 1864; July-August 4 20-Gl buy
ers; August-September, Plea. buyers.
Futures closed steady at the advance
Following are the weekly cotton sta
tistics: Total sales for the week. II 900
bales; American. 5000 bales: trade TAX
ings. including forwarded from ships
side. 5000 bales: actual export 5000
bales. total import, 1uNn bales: Ameri- .
can. l6S,0O0 bales; total stock, .2S2 bales;
American. ,OG5 bales. good: total ahoat.
10000 bales, American. 100000 bales;
speculators took 600 bales and exporters
took 600 bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-30

n 90. extra nesa Ss.O0dSJO: beef hams
dun al Si5.0Ual52j; tierced beef quiet .
city extra. India mess, $iD.OOu2O.0O: cut
meats dull and weak: picked bellies,
$40. shoulders. SG.ODft625; hams. 5000
o25: middes nominal
Lard auiet and steady: Western steam
closed at $50; city. S1.62IbfrT 10 Flu
lures nominal. Refined dull: Continent.
$3.50: South America. s925; compound,
$685..
Pork quiet and steady; mess. si3.75a
400.
Butter dull and weak state dairy. ia
zoe; do, creamery, 22d2ic.: Western
dairy, lIa2lc.; do, Creamery. 30Q2Sc. :;
Elgins. 2IIaGi2sc.
Cotton seed oil dull and frmcr; crude,
29u2Jkc.; yellow, 34n3Jc.
Petroleum quiet and unchanged.
Rosin dull and steady: strained, COM
mon To good. SI.2jQ l.2Tis.
Turpentine quiet and easy at 29igfI3Oc.
Rice fairly active and steady; domes-
tic fair TO extra. 3%q5l5c.; Japan, AZ
Giaic.
Moiasses-Foreign nominal: New Or
leans. dull and unchanged at 30q3sc.
Peanuts quiet; fancy hand-picked, 37s
M3c
Coffee-Options barely steady at 1Od13
points down; January, SlLOO; March,
$40 2On16.25: Mey, Sf57Jal5.SO. Spot Rio
Sugar-Raw dull and steady: fair refn-
ing, ZsSc. Refined steady and in moderate
demand: No. g, 3 ll-1Gn35Sc: standard
A. 3-lGd4;Kc. cut-loaf. JdJ 3-l6c.; crush
ed, 5q5 3-1Gc.: graduated. 3-l1Qilzc.;
cubes, 7-lGn45sc.
Freights TO Liverpool firm and quiet;
cotton, steamer, J-,i2d.; grain, steamer, %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-30

time. the weekly interior receipts being
only 54OOJ bales, against 1900 bales last
year. and 5000 bales last week. the latter
being a very marked decline, while the
interior stocks At the same points are
only All 900 bales. against $4,000 bales last
week and 10000 bales this week last year
In other words. II shows how rapidly
the interior receipts are shipped out, be-
cause the increase over last week IN sup
ply Is only 500 bales. and II II notaDie
feature that every weekly reported polnt
has less stock than last year except the
two largest. Memphis and 81. LOUIS
therefore. as twenty-five out OF twenty
four have less stock than last year u ~
"A lar presumption tn1t the lnNlslVic w."
and plantations have less, and perhaps
decidedly less than last year. we mink
this argument viii appeal 70 nyDouy sA-
cept the seven and three-quaIter Hniioti
people. The port movement ths week IS
265 600 bales against l59,VU bales last
week. and the total amount IN sight this
week according 20 Secretary Hester, OF
the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, Is
22i 900 bales. against 2lS.00O bales last year,
making the total since September LIST In
sight 3. 1885, 1872 bales. against 4.724.zJ bales
last year Therefore, II requires two mil
lion more TO come into sight 20 make
T. 400 900 bales. and III the cotton Is I'm the
South it will make It's appearance some
time during the next seven or eight
months, but IL looks to US, as TO great
many, that the cotton is HOt there 10
realize such figures. The reasons for this
opinion are embraced in our market letter
OF the 9th instant Whether they are
good reasons or not our readers can judge
as we'll as ourselves. Liverpool improved
two points and this market five, the lat
ter were lost. however and five more, but
we close at last nights prices. All mar
kets will be closed until Tuesday morn
ing. and with our best wishes for pros
porous ana happy New Year.