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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

The LATE Mrs. PARK.-The sudden
death of Mrs. Catharine Park, which
occurred yesterday morning, has ell
ready been announced in the GAZETTE.
The deceased was the widow of Philip
Park. She was q native of Fauquier
county, but had lived in Alexandria
during the greater portion of her life
and had made many friends and ac-
quaintances. She leaves several chill
6ren, all of whom are grown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

ness.
The New Orleans States says: "The
marriage of Miss Matte Cluverius, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Gu
verius, to Mr.. John T. Eastwood, of
Virginia, will take place on Wednes-
day, November 9th, very quietly at
home" Mr.. Cluverius is an old AL
exandrian and has many friends in this
city.
Mr.. j. O. Billiugsley and Miss Susie
W. Baker, of King George county, will
he married at Mt. Vernon NJ. E. Church
South parsonage, Washington, Novem-
Der 21st at 6 p m.
The Misses Edith and Ida Nails have
gone to Charlottesville to visit relatives.
Mrs. Mary G. Powell has rendered
her resignalion as secretary of Mary
GUSTS Lee Division of the Daughters of
the Confederacy of this city.
Rev. A. A. Prudent, OF Radford, a
graduate of the class of 1894 of the
Theological Seminary, has accepted q
call from Durham, n. @. Mr.. Prudent
has host of friends in this city who
Will be glad to hear that he is making
rapid strides in his ministerial work.
Miss Sara DsiDgerfeld, ofAlexandria,
Va, is spending a few days in Balti-
more, having come over for the Heiner-
Kent wedding last evening.-Balto.
.Ne,Us.
Hon. r. Walton Moore, of Fairfax,
was in the city Monday evening. Mr..
Moore has made reputation as law
YER which is more than local, and he is
us able on the stump as at the bar.
The wise ones in the Eighth Virginia
district say that it will not be very
many years before Mr.. Moore will rep
resent the Eighth Virginia district in
Congress- Wash. Neus.
EX-Mayor Henry Strauss, of this
city, is visiting his son-in-law, Mr..
Phil Leterman, of Charlottesville.
Mrs. Captain Charles A. Dempsey
and children, of Fort Omaha, are visit
ing at the residence of Mr.. A. FL.
Thomson.
Cards are ont for the marriage of
Miss Wealtha knight and Mr.. VIM. S.
Schwarzmann, which will take place on
Thursday evening, November 2Sth, at
Trinity M. E. Church at s o'clock.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Thomas Ballenger and Miss Effie Cline,
daughter of Mr.. James Cline, which
will take place in the Baptist Church
on the 26sh Instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

COMMENCED ON THE ADDITION. The
Robert Portner Brewing Company has
commenced the erection of the exten
sive addition to their bottliug depart
ment. AS has been stated, Mr.. John A.
Cannon, of Manassas, is the contractor
for the work. The addition will be
eighty feet long, forty feet wide and two
stories high. The demand for export
beer has rendered this addition neces-
Sary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

1t is understood that at a meeting of
the trustees of the Episcopal Theoloai-
cal Seminary and High School in Rich
mond to-day the question of the man
cement of the High School was decid-
ed in favor of Mr.. Blackboard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
Court of Appeals at Richmond.

Norfolk and Western Railroad Company vs.
the Commonwealth. Argued and submitted.
Barnes vs. Commonwealth, Alternately vs.
Commonwealth, Msrable vs.. Commonwealth
Passed until Goth of November.
Peoples Mutual Live Stock Company vs.
Mayre, Auditor; Spilman, Adams & Gilpin,
VS.. GilpiD, Turner VS.. G. & o. Railway Com
piny, Kerfoot vs.. Shenandoah National Bank
Passed.
Trustees of Emory and Henry College VS.
Shoemaker College ct ais. Partly argued and
continued until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

WEATHER PKoBABILIrIEs.-F tn :
Sc ton the indications are that threateni g
weather and light sho sers will cnntisu, cu.-
ing the day and prohablS until Friday morn
M. but the Weather is Likely to bs fair dur
ins tho greater portion OF Friday northeriy
winds, shifting to southerly slightly warmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
PROPOSALS.

DEPoT oUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
~ Washington, D c., November II, 1895
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be re-
ceived here until IL o'clock, noon, WE'D.
NEsDAY, December IL, 1895, and then
opened, for construction of two cavalry sta
bles at Fort Myer, Va. Information furnish
ed on application. Government reserves right
to reject or accept any or all proposals, or
any part thereof. Envelopes containing pro-
posals should be marked Proposals for Con-
structing Stables at Fort Myer, Va" and "a.
dressed to Major J. W. JACOBS, Depot @. NJ.
nov11 4t-det9 2t
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81. aAsnds.;,. @g&y
316 KING STREET.
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Nov. 14-stocks were slight
ly weaker at the opening Oh moderate sales
for foreign account and lower London prices
Toward II o'clock the room traders changed
from the bear to the dull side and prices roso
fractionally in consequence At IL o'clock
the market was dull and firm in tone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Cashmere Surface Mackintoshes, navy and
black, fine lightweight goods, detachable
double cape, turn down collar.
$500. Value $675.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

We have received copy of the RAND NC
NALLY OFFICIAL RAILWAY GUIDE AND
HAND Book. for the United States and
Canada, published by the American Railway
Guide Co., Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at FOG; and sets
4:54. High water 6:1S a. IN. anu
6 Is d. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1895,
" at - o'clock m, in front of the Market
Building, on Royal street, Alexandria, Va.
the undersigned will offer for sale at pubic
auction, for cash, FOUR SHARES OF THE
CAPITAL STOCK OF THE SPRING LAKE
PARK COMPANY, two shares standing on
the books in the name of A. L. johnson, one
share in the name of j. j, Decker and one
share in the name of Elizabeth T. Smythe
formally Miller.
THE SPRING LAKE PARK COMPANY.
noy9. 16. 23&3O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
Ladies' and Children's
CL0AKS

in the last two weeks. We do not
speak egotistically, but we assure you
you have never had the opportunity o
examining larger or more complete
assortment We will speak of them in
detail, little later. However, in the
meantime, we invite your attention and
inspection. You will find the high
class novelties also the cheaper lines.
Come down to see us MONDAY.
You wont regret it. We will make it
interesting as well as profitable to you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Double Texture Mackintoshes, detachable
double cape, cut very full and lined with neat
checks and plaids
81 %. Value $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton pre8idinq.-Cleveland Iron Ship
Building Co. VS.. Haskin Wood Vul-
caniziug Co; argued by Messrs. Gallo
way, OF Cleveland, Ohio, and ], NJ.
Johnson for pl.in,ili, and Mr.. J. Is.
Cation Tor defendant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
q rocKHoLDERs' MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the ANGLO
AMERICAN COMPANY, LIMITED, will be
held at - o'clock noon, ON MONDAY, De-
cember End, A. D., 1895, in the principal
Office of the company, No. 216 King street,
Alexandria, Virginia, for the purpose of elect
ing three (3) Directors for period of three
years, and such other business as may be
necessary and properly brought before said
meeting. By order ofexecutive committee.
CHARLES 3. NEWMAN,
noy1421&2S Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

ANOTHER NEGRO AssAILANT.-The
Commouwealth's Attorney OF Char
iottesville has sent telegram to the
authorities of this city to keep look
out for negro who this morning Grim
inally assaulted white lady in that
neighborhood. Lieutenant Smith be-
gan an immediate inspection of trains
for the fiend, but so far he has been
unable to find the object of his search.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LothrOp.
10th. 18th and F Sts.. N. W.
DRY GOODS.
WONEN'S MACKINTOSHES.

We have secured several lots of high-class
Maekintoshes at the lowest prices similar
qualities of goods have ever reached. We
place these garments ON sale at about two
thirds regular prices. Bright, new goods,
choice pat:erns-strictly first class in every
particular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

TINE TEN PIN ALLEY WHICH HAS
i lately been repaired at KALETsKIs,
507 King street, is now in fine condition
for boyling. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
noy14 Ivy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Twilled Cashmere Double Texture Mackin.
toshes, detachable double cape, lined with
Scotch clan plaids.
s6.75. Value $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14
DRY GOODS.

DIZZY GOODS.
! ~. aDssu.lxs.;,.@g5s
NO. s1s KING STREET.
| Continuation Of Our
Great Cloak Sale.
o.
PLUSH CAPE WONDERS.
Stylish seal plush capes,
handsomely lined, trimmed
with fur edging, worth Sc, at
s3.9S.
Choice plush capes, trimmed
with seal, very full sweep the
price has been So; this sales
marvellous price is S..
Finest English seal plush
capes, 80 inches long, very
wide sweep, trimmed either
with jet, bear or Thibet worth
$I5; for this sale $1o.e8.
LADIES' JACKET WONDERS.
Ladies black and blue Chin
chilla ard cheviot box coats
with melon sleeves a natty
and warm winter wrap; good
value at S. for Mondays sale
1898.
Ladies black and blue all
wool beaver and diagonal box
coats, ripple back, melon
sleeves worth $3.50; for Mon
days sale~$4.4o.
Ladies double stitched Bou-
Gle jackets, two distinct de-
signs; nowhere found under S.;
Mondays sale 1898.
Ladies black Astrakhan
coats, box style, with elegant
satin facing and melon sleeves;
best judges of value pronounce
them Sis garments, at $Io.9S.
CLOTH CAPE WONDERS.
Ladies Boucle double capes,
good length, very full sweep,
trimmed with fur worth 81 SO,
at $2.9S.
Ladies heavy cheviot double
military capes, SO inches long
by 40 sweep, silk braided
worth $3.50, at $4.oS.
Handsome line of Children's
Refers at $2,4o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Single Texture Mackintoshes, neat blue and
white checks, soft. lightweight cloth, deep
cape, wide skirt, all sizes and lengths.
So rs. Value $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

BALTIMORE. Nov. 14.-virginia IS, new
749. asked do. Century 62a621h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

PERsoNAL.-Mr. K. Kemper has been
called to Pennsylvania on legal bust
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

NEW PRESERVES AND JELLIEs re.
IN ceived to-day by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Superior Grade Double Texture Mackin-
toshes, navy and black, detachable single or
double cape, with neat checked lining, full
skirt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Fine Cashmere Mackintoshes, navy and
black, detachable double CAPE entire garment
lined with elk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

FRESH BUTTER Just received
~ by G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

pLANKETS AND COMFORTS at
40 a. c. SLAYMAKERE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

1915. Value $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

$1,000 Value $3.50.
Third floor. .:...11th-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-14

Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ten yesterday to John W. Bullock and Laura
a yets, both Of Stafford county; Flayius q
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23

ment on the ground that II would dis
eliminate against those companies that
come into Texas aud comply with the
law.
senator Smith supported the amend
ment. lie said without It the bill was
in the interest OF monopoly, because
1t would cut down competition.
The amendment was agreed TO by an
aye and nay vote, ~ to q.
Senator Goss moved TO reconsider
tho vote by which the amendment was
agreed to, and spoke In favor OF the
motion and against the amendment.
Tho motion to reconsider failed. and
Senator STAFFORD, explaining that the
amendment Killed the effuct OF the
bill, moved to Indefinitely postpone the
biil. which was done,
senator SMITHS bill TO prohibit the Is
suanee OF passes or the selling OF tick
cts at n discount over any railroad In
the state TO any legislative, executive
or judicial officer, state, county or
municipal, In the state, came up In the
regular order.
Senator Simpson offered an amcnd-
ment 20 strike out All after the enact
Ing clause and To insert In lieu there
Of three sections, providing that all
railroads In Texas should furnish free
transportation to members Of the leEis-
laturc and Of the executive. Judges OF
the supreme court Of appeals, the crlm-
inal court OF appeals. the courts OF civil
appeals ana OF the various judicial
districts In the state, and prescribing
the manner In which IL should be done
and the liabilities OF the road touch-
lng such passes,
Senator simpson made a short speech
IN favor OF his amendment lie said he
believed the roads We're willing to FUR
nlsh these officers with free trans
portatlon. and " Il were done because
required by law the whole matter
would be removed from the suspicion
Win which ignorant persons We're won't
to regard A.
sousiur Smith made powerful urpli-
ment In favor OF his bul IIe said
several states had similar laws upon
their statute books. and they had heou
found satisfaetory in their operations.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23

mcnt. because, he said he wnntcd
all companies writing Insurance In Tex
as to come In and comply with the
laws OF the state, and pay their pro-
portion OF taxes
Senator Bowser said without the
amendment he would vote against the
bill There were merchants In Texas
who could not get full Insurance In
companies doing business In the state.
and " the bill passed without this
amendment. they could not get their
property fully insured
lie thought tho measure OF doubtful
wisdom. even n the amendment should
be adopted. and utterly bad unloss Il
should be-
senator I.awhon thought the bill vlo-
lated the provision of the Federal
constitution which guarantees 10 oltl-
zens Of each state the same rights and
privileges In NIL the states.
The amendment was defeated.
ON motion Of Cnlduitt the biz was
amended 10y providing That II should
not apply to existing policies,
Senator simpson moved TO amend
by excepting from the provisions OF the
bill those who could get their msur-
ance at smaller cost In other states.
Senator stif'orl opposed tho amend-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23

est in Americans" and seems at last
TO be recovering confidence In the sta-
blity OF our finances. although tine
absorption Of the speculative public
IN what Is called the "Kainr circus"
otherwise the trading In South African
shares in an obstacle TO a healthy de-
vclopment OF interest in American
stocks. At the same time the geuei al
public, so long absent from the mar
ket, appears to have supplied move or
less purchasing power and to have
awakened the oellef that We are on The
eve Of q movement, possibly slow
one, but which nevertheless Will result
in marked appreciation of prices. The
change In the temper OF speculation
has, indeed, fallen little short OF having
sensational character. A little over
a week ngy the market was stlll mainly
Influenced by actual and prospective
reductions Of dividends and by the eN-
ceedingly had condition 0f railroad
earnings. II Is easy, however, to at
tribute the revived confidence OF the
market to the improving conditions
which have appeared In the trade and
particularly to the recent advances IN
The values Of commodities and agricul-
tural products. Nevertheless, II must
be admitted that Wall street grasped
the Significance of these facts with
remarkable suddenncss and that the
| appearance to some extent Of the pub
/ lie in factors in speculation as Wei as
| the apparent readiness Of the European
interests to take part in our market
! have been surprises TO the regular
| speculative contingent. No doubt eN-
| lists that certain large interests are
/ actively enlisted upon the bull Side
! while the covering of outstanding
/ short contracts made by the profess
sionaI traders has aided IN carrying
the market forward A circumstance
OF no inconaderahe influence In the
upward tendency Of the money market
ana the decreasing surplus reserve held
by the New York banks lending force
10 expectations that from this time on
the market will show a more healthy
and active state Of affairs. Among the
features worthy of special notice ~ the
rising tendency of bonds. particularly
Junior Issues OF roads whose condition
promises TO furnish a more Tangible
reason for Improvement in their SECURE
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23

New York. March 22.-Bradstreets
tomorrow VIII say:
Improvement in general trade Is
more marked, but not general u Is
more conspicuous at larger New ENG
land points. notably Boston ana froV-
idence. at New York. Pittsburg, Cln-
einnati, Louisville and other centeia
along the Ohio river valley TO 81 LOUIS
and AS far West as Kansas city. SIM
tinr renorts come from Chicago MIL
,,,a,,ltee and St Paul, the first named
anno,tncinr that smaller Quantities OF
4 nor cent money are being onereu' tle
hanks working steadily toward .
90, cont basis. Demand for good loans
Continue to improve and reserves are
lower than for year past, a.. a.,
pronn other cities better teehng -
.anorted based on the recently deVe!-
nned strength In cotton. wheat anu
a. Tho widespread prevalence OF
80 innulrv whether this upward move.
,nent Is the beginning of permanent
..ecnvery from the two years Oh uepleS-
sion is Itself Significant L., ,,,o,..
While among important Pslee ir
,,a',fa there are reactions FOR wheat,
u,.n "a lard from the advances OF last
~ 80, T,his was to be expected as me
49, 'i,,,,, ~ a selling movement 10 take
eats ernphasIzed by favorable crop
| p',sa,.t, from abroad. Quothllohs loi III
,hrarite coal have been uei III. Mi
lnr 5 ,I,cre Is little hope for them uhtll
| ~ NJ Scho make them desire 70 nave
,ppse hieher and steady. Eggs con,
| pries ,ha decline OF n week ago anu
| t,vs hogs at come western pvii, -, ~
I'VE wer Johbers Of gingnams haVe
~ out their stocks In some $3.50
.e",,t nrlces. but these recovered ap,u'
| ox ~ ~ Fnoteworthy declines IN prices,
all an Shr remains unchanged. although me
Mool a ~ business Is mailer, because
| vpiuie 'raen seasons with dress goods
milis r'' No changes in quotations are
/ popssi, Tor coffee, sugar or naYai stoies;
no'g ,.s other hand cotton mas JuI.ip ~.
On VIZ 1s, corn Is i-2c higher anu ~ t ",
UP o-ios, another advance on he
has se' last lumber r. higher a2a ao-
Pacine cad ia M central Western mar
~ leather is up 10 per T i,,a cstiie
ke,s sIir h TO &c per fol-. 1--we e5 i,.,,
Sall s aiso advanced. as has eoke, WHEEL ll..1
nave Aii II connection WIN lnersaset
taken n a Iron and steel WORKERS e, =.
WAS indicates m advance 10,
i pittspurs 10 io.n and billeis. Increased
srmness Is reporter y, ne adyano- IN
OF COM acme varieties haEsn .,, r, nrs'
costan,a M 1-sc by ms l, ae,,r ~
mafKtu ~ wheat. including hoSr ~ "
hNpeiN s,,,r, 10th COASTS. eslu "a .,,.,,
whessi i,,.heis this week, or -O''v'o ii''ie
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23
srRAwN BUDGET.



strawn. TEX. March 22.--Palo Pinto
county is on the eve OF county seat
contest. a delegation from Mineral
Wells visited this place yesterday
evening and addressed our citizens In
favor OF the removal u the county seat
from Palo Pinto Ia that city. Petitions
are being circulated and in case a
strong sentiment In favor Of the re-
moval can be worked up In the towns
along the Texas and Pacific the cleo
ton win be ordered.
Prof Cummings. the eminent geold-
glst, has been here for several days
and pronounces the strawn coal frat
rate. as good az the best ever found In
the state.
While the American Coal Mining
company IL developing the great coal
beds that lie arround Strawn and are
bringing 10 Hight the immense car
boniferous wealth hidden beneath the
earth 1t II Wen enough to call utten-
ton Of those manufacturing estnbllsh-
ments north that contemplate removal
TO a more genital climate and close
proximity TO where tho raw materials
are produced 10 the unequnled adyan-
tagcs OF StraWn as a location for
manufacturing II has cheap fuel,
abundance OF water. proximity to the
raw material, and good railroad facili-
/ Ties and It cannot fail Of recognition
when once attention has been called
/ 10 It's advantages.
While the building OF the Llano.
I Dublin and Thurber railroad n being
/ agitated the claims Of Sirawn as a
desirable point for this road to con-
meet with the Texas and Pacific should
be considered, Its unlimited supply OF
/ coal and water are two advantages that
cannot be duplicated at any other
I UOiul
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23

ports. during week, 1881; net receipts
at all United States ports during same
week last year. S2,277, totll receipts TO
this date, 5.l6s.i41. total receipts to
same date last year. 5,sie,6S6; exports
for the week. 1sa,TTO; exports for tho
same week last wear, 67.7ig; total ex.
ports to this date, 5.4Ss,500; total ex-
ports to same date last year. 500 2S;
stock at all United states ports. seO,05O:
stock at all United states ports same
time last year. EOS. i6S; stock at all in
terror towns, lA.05i; stock at all in
terror towns same time last year. G6l
Sl5. stock at Liverpool, i.Si2,OO0. stock
at Liverpool same time last year. l.St0,-
600; stock Of American afloat for Great
Britain, 10000; stock OF American
afioat for Great Britain same time
last year, $4,000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-23

than last week; more than so0.ooo bush
abroad in the third week Of March.
lsyi and more than 200 900 bushels In
excess OF the total in the like week OF
1870 The Increase as compared with
the corresponding period OF 1892 is
ABOUT 100000 bushels and with 1891
more than SoOOoD bushels. Thus. for
me hrst time in many months. the
exports OF wheat and -four have been
In excess OF corresponding totals on
four preceding years.
Wholesale trade is improved at To-
ronto with jobbcrs OF dry goods and
hardware. The grain market IS
stronger.