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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Suns Cotton Review

New York. April 1.-The Suns cotton re-
view says: Cotton opened to 2 points
higher. but reacted and declined 2 to 3
points. closing steady, with sales OF $4,000
bales.
Today's features: The Liverpool cables
were better than had been expected and
prices here opened slightly higher, but thu
close showed small decline ror the day.
Speculation was tame and featureless. and
eided either way. The receipts at the ports
were light. The estimate for New Orleans
tomorrow was small The exports from the
ceipts and the interior receipts were not
large by any means. But realizing sales
and the dullness. of speculation produced
weakness before the close.
New York Cotton Market
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Articles lOpening II highest Lowest CLOSING

Cash quotations were as followsi Flour
wa, Vas dun and steady. prices unchanged
65ssc. Corn-No 2, 2s4q2S1sc. Oats-No. q
19Q1s7sc;. Mess pork, ss.5oQs.55. Lard, 5000
5.071z Short RIB sides. $I60td4 67lk Shout
ders, s4.50q4.6215. Short clear sides. $l.621sal
4.75. Whisky, $1.22
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Horse and Mule Market.


Horses-The prices range from SIS to SIS
Mules-The prices range from $50 to 800.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

cent and closing offered at 3ls per cent;
prime mercantile paper, 51s@6 per cent.
Bar silver, 6Skc.
Sterling exchange was barely steady, with
actual business in bankers bills at $4.S7A4
4SS for sixty days and a.8s24@4.S9 for de-
mand; posted rates, $4.89q4.90 commercial
bills, $4.S6Am4.S7lA.
Government bonds were firm.
State bonds were dull
Railroad bonds were strong.
Silver at the board was easier.
Treasury balances-Coin, SIPS, 403, Al; cur
rency, $685. 64S, 0i2.
Closing bids
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, April 1.-12:3O p. m.-Cotton was
American middling. 1920; sales. 10000
bales. Of which SioO were American. for
speculation and export 500 bales; receipts
Futures opened quiet demand moderate.
American middling and low middling clause
4 16-6404 17-64d; May and June, 4 16-64@
17-64d; June and July, 14-64@4 15-64d; July
and august ascS44 laieid august and and
October 03-64d October and November,
8 63-64d; December and January, 60-64d.
Futures were steady.
Liverpool, April Ia p INJECTION futures
closed barely. steady. American middling
and low midd1ing clause quotation: April,
1S-64d; April and May, 416-64a4 17-64d; May
and June, 15-64f14 16-64d buyers June and
July, 4 13-64q4 14-64d sellers; July and Au-
gust, 13-64d sellers; August and Septem-
Der, 10-64d sellers; September and October,
02-64g4 oS-64d sellers; October and Novem,,
Der, 61-6443 62-64d sellers; November and
December, 3 59-64Q3 60-64d sellers; Decem-
Der and January, 59-64qS 6O-6id buyers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

For further particularsacall on or adj
dress F.. w. DIXON
General Agent for Alabama,
217 21st Street, Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
New York.

New York
New York. April 1-Flour was unchanged,
quiet and barely steady Southern flour
was unchanged and steady.
Wheat-Spot market dull and firm, with
f Hesons so Sf soe o u Sss ae dull
7o1Ee; May, 70asc June, 7oc July, zoe; "a Au-
Corn-Spots scarce firm and dull; No. 2
size in elevator; 3Slsc af1oat. Options were
% snd S da Ct aAA Nay @ July ys se
Oats-spots were more active. and strong
err options were dull and aIM fi H May May
&c; mixed western. 25@26c.
Hay-Prime scarce and firm; shipping.
6212a627sc good'to choice, 9Oc@sl.9O
Hops were quiet and unchanged.
Wool was firm, moderately active and w
Beef was slow and unchanged.
Beef hams were inactive at $14. 50GH
Tierced beef was quiet; city extra India
'u cut meats meats We're slow steady and I'M
Lard was quiet and frmer; western steam
city sts5 Nay s SIP Refined was
$500; compound, $4.621ka475.
:. Pork was steady and and in moderate de-
Butter was in moderate demand and un-
'1 Cotton seed oil was dull and weak; crude.
&c bid; yellow prime, 25lsc; yellow prime OH
Rosin was firm and quiet; strained, COM
Turpertine was firm; spot at 2slka29c.
Rice was in fair demand and firm; domes.
tie. fair to extra, 3Q152tc; Japan, 4GiAc.
Molasses was fairly active, firm and I'M
canged. ar
Peanuts were quiet and unchanged.
z Coffee options were steady at 5M20 points
ali 70; August, s11.35; September, $l0s5Q
ii 90: November s10.55 December. SO. 409
.Snot Rio was dull and steady No. z, 13a4c.
Sugar-Raw was firm and quiet; fair re-
fining, 3%c Refined was quiet, firm and I'M
changed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
New Orleans Cotton Exchange Statement.

New orleans COJUOn ExcnaHBe otdteIHeuu
New Orleans, La, April 1-Semi-weekly
movement at thirteen leading interior
towns:
For 1S96-Receipts, 1875 bales; shipments,
26,779 bales; stock, N0.413 bales.
For '1S95-Receipts rs, 767 bales; shipments,
81, 300 bales; stock, al, 041 bales.
For 1S94-Receipts. 11,6H bales; shipments,
1s, O20 bales; stock, FOG. 173 bales.
Secretary Testers cotton crop movement
from September /, 1895, to March 81, 1896:
Port receipts, 4,786,503 bales, against 1851, COL
bales last year, 5459,OO2 bales year before
last and 1883 bales for the same time in
1898: overland to mills and Canada, 725,66
bales, against 974,523 bales last year, 739, 527
bales year before last and 757,031 bales for
the same time in 1S93 interior stocks in ex-
cess of September 1, 254,3S7 bales, against
252, 9O8 bales last year, 1S2,7N bales year be-
fore last and 1903 bales for the same time
in 1893; southern mill takings, exclusive Of
consumption at southern out ports. 660,S
bales, against 6O9,s95 bales last year, 535, 625
bales year before last and 5l9,452 bales for
the same time In 1898; crop in sight at the
close of March, ,6O7 bales. against 8, 1884,
9A bales last year, 66.916,951 bales year before
last and 500, 105 bales for the same time in
1898; crop brought into sight for the month
of March, 375605 bales against 60S,015 bales
last year, 30O,443 bales year before last and
295, 1852 bales for the same time in 1893.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02
New orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, April 1.-Cotton futures
were dull; sales, Is, 400 bales. April, 75i;
May, 7.61; June, 7.59; July Isl; August, 746;
September, 40; October, 6.T: November,
6.95; December, 6.T; January 100.
General Cotton Markets.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

New York Cotton Market.
New York April 1.--Cotton was quiet;
middling gulf, sac: middhng unlands. 7zc:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-02

New Orleans.
New Orleans. La. April I.-Sugar-Open
kettle was firm according to grade. 2Ag
sac Centrifugal. white, 4 s,l g. s-lsc; yell
Refined sugar-Powdered and cut-loaf,
+ a-fGc: standard graduated, SIC.
MoIasses- Centrifugal. according to grade,
Rice was in fair demand. prime, 4A@
4t5c: fair, 2NG5sc; common. lAQI2c.
Flour-Patents, $3.904S 70; extra fancy.
$50. 7Oq375
ed 35@36c; yellow. &c
Bran. 621Q65c.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
The Contest Closes.

The membership contest inaugurated
by the Finnish Glee club closes tomorrow
and in the neighborhoodo OF $50 new men,
bers will have been added to the con-
trbuting membership of this popular
musical organization. The contest has
been going on for the past few weeks, on
same plan az the Y. NJ. C. A. mbersbip
contest lately completed, and the blues
and reds have waged the war with vary
ing success. At the present writing the
blues, captained by John Palmer, are
slightly in the lead, but Captain John
Waatti, OF the reds, expects to run in a
large number at the eleventh hour and il
confident that the reds will ultimately
win.
The grand banquet will be given at the
Finnish Hall, on Eighth street, by the
losing side tomorrow evening. A short
program, including numbers by the Glee
club and speeches by members active in
the interests of the society, will be feat
ure OF the evenings entertainment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
Martha Lodge Dance.

The Germans are noted the world over
for their hospitality and ability as enter
tanners OF the first order and it was never
shown to a better advantage than at the
dance given last evening by Martha
Lodge, No. 1, o. ID. II. s. The party was
given at the Calumet Light Guard Ar
mory. which was neatly decorated for
the occasion. Beside the usual bunting
and flag decorations floral piece. con-
tanning the words, Martha Lodge,
No. l, arranged in the colors OF the or
ganization, was suspended over the en-
trance to the banquet room.
Dancing, to the sweet music of Kar-
keet's Ideal orchestra, was commenced
shortly before 10 O'Clock and continued
until early this morning, with an inter
mission OF about an hour at midnight
for supper which was served by the ladies.
About 100 couples attended and all
fully enjoyed themselves the entire even
ing. This is not the first effort OF Martha
Lodge in this line, but socially at least,
it was as much OF a success az any previ-
Gus dance. The supper was excellent and
all enjoyed the repast.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Ths Western Express Co.'s Office Was
removed this afternoon from Fichtefs
drug store to kinsman's block, on the
corner Of Scott and Sixth streets. Ron
aid Stewart, the superintendent, and
ii. +. Gilmore, the route agent, have
been in the city the past few days max
ing arrangements, and told the News re-
porter that the change was entirely for
the interests OF the patrons and that the
new Office was centrally located, with an
idea to please the patrons OF the entire
locality. They did not think the old
quarters were situated to the best advan-
tage OF the business people Of Calumet
and Laurium, as well az Red jacket, and
that they wished the express office to be
more closely identified with the business
interests Of the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

The Swedisd Lutheran church Ia New.
town will be a scene of festivities this
evening, the occasion being the wedding
OF the church organist, Miss Annie =.
johnson to Charles Tunauder. Both are
well known to the Swedish population
and have always been active in church
work and the ladies OF the church pro-
pose to show their appreciation Of her
services in right royal manner. The
wedding takes place early in the evening
in the church after which banquet will
be served in the church parlors by the
ladies OF the congregation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
FOR ApOrfame,,-

An item was published short time
ago in the News, stating that appIica-
tons had been sent to the Michigan fish
commission at Detroit for trout TO plant
IN the Montreal, Gratiot aud Tobacco
rivers and Hills creek The applications
were sent in by separate parties, but az.
gregated about 100000 Gsh in all. Re-
plies to most Of the applications have
been received and in every case they were
favorable. The letters were signed by
George ID. Mussey, secretary OF the CON-
mission. and stated that the isb had been
allotted as asked for and in all probable
ity would be sent on in another month or
30. They will come from hatchery No. 3.
at Sault Ste. Marie.
This will he good news TO the fisher
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
CANNIBAl PLANTS.

They Are Sure to Lauguish When Deprived
of Their Diet of Meat.
1t has been proved time and again
that the So called "cannibal plants" Of
which the Venus fly trap is the type,
are much more healthy when allowed
their regular insect food than when
they are reared under netting or in any
other manner which excludes them
from their regular meat diet The above
IL an oddity of itself. especially when
we consider the fact that there is certain
school Of botanists which teaches that
cannibal plants make no use whatever
OF the insect prey captured by them, but
1t is nothing compared with the bold
assertion made by Francis Darwin.
That noted scientific gentleman bravely
meets the vegetarian botanist" with
the assertion that all kinds and classes
of plants, whether known as "ineaters"
or not, bear more and heavier fruits
and seeds when fed ON meat than those
that are not allowed flesh diet He
grew two lots, comprising various vari-
cites of the different common plants
One lot was regularly fed, through
their roofs Of course, with pure juices
compressed from meat, the other with
water and the various fertilizers. The
final figures on this experiment proved
that the plants which were fed pure
meat juice bore l6S fruits Of the differ
ent kinds. while the unfed plants of
the same number and original condition
bore but "a; also. that the pampered
plants bore 240 seeds to every 100 borne
by the plants that were not given u
chance to crafty cannibalistic taste.
This Is certainly discovery worthy of
much careful study and extensive OK
pertinent. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
TTNsyED, sTATEs CIVIL SERVICE

The United States civil service commission
has ordered that an examination be held by its
local board In this city on Saturday, June o,
lsYo, commencing at o'clock a. m, for the
grade OF clerk and carrier in the postal SER
vice. only citizens OF the United States can
be examined. The age limitations for this ex-
animation are as follows: Carrier. q wears:
clerk X years. No application will be accept,
ed for this examination unless filed with the
increasingly IN COMPLETE FORM on the prop
er niank before the hour of closing business
on May is. 1896. Applications should be filed
remain for correction II necessary
The commission takes this opportunity of
stating that the examinations are open TO ali
reputable citizens OF the United States who
may desire TO enter the service. without re-
pmrn va race or 70 their political or religious
afhiiations. All such citizens are invited 10
apply. They shall be examined, graded and
certified with entire impartiality, and wholly
without regard TO any consideration save their
eficiency, as shown By the grades they obtain
In Z he examination.
=, For application blanks, full instructions and
information relative 20 the duties and "A I'm ries
OF the diherent positions, apply to-
MISS M. l.. GOLDsWORTUY
Secretary Board of Examiners Postal Ser
VICE. postofhce address, Calumet, Mich,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
The White Crook

At the Opera House on Thursday even-
ing, April 30. The management i'll
offer, as an attraction, the White Crook.
a mammoth spectacular production in
three acts, from the pen OF Ed +. Rusb,
equipped with special scenery and gorge
Gus costumes, direct from their success
ful long run at the Broadway theatre,
New York, and from the reports OF other
cities, in which the White Crook has APP
peared, the press and public both pro-
nounce 1t show par excellence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
BAZAAR Tonight.

Remember the bazaar at the Calumet
Light Guard Armory this evening and
Monday evening. TIE ladies are prepar-
ing for grand time aud everybody il
invited to go and spend the evening
Macy useful and ornamental articles will
be offered for sale at exceptionally low
prices. The affair is under the direction
OF the ladies of the Norwegian Lutheran
church and the proceeds will be Tor the
benefit of the church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
Kings Named John.

John of the Eastern Empire" was poi
soned by servant; John ~ was deposed
and had his eyes put out; John V ruled
only In name and lived in constant dread
of assassins; John vi was deposed and
died In prison. One of the Swedish Johns
was driven out Of his kingdom by his sub
jeots and another was belittled and defeated
at every turn. John I Of France had a
short and disastrous reign, and John III
was prisoner of the English for years. A
long list Of Johns have changed their titles
when taking on kingly robes because Of
the superstition that John ruler
cannot be otherwise than unfortunate -
ST. Louis Republic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
Doing and Being Done

III 1t we're done, when tits done, then 'twere
we'll it were done quickly"
-SHAKfsPEARE.
The quotation refers in photogr phic
sense, not to assassination as a iine art,
but to execution, as undertaken duly at
our studio.
II you wish to be done, to be well done
and to be done quickly, there is none bet
ter at the doing OF it than Vie Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Calumet
M. L. church are making great prepara-
tons for the bazaar and social to be
given in the church parlors, next Monday
evening. Useful and ornamental articles,
in large numbers. will be offered for sale
by the ladies, and it is anticipated that a
large number will attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Herbert Hanmil has resigned his posi-.
ton as clerk at the New Jewell House.
and Henry Amesse, formerly night clerk
has been promoted to the position. Mr..
Hammil has not vet decided an 10 what
he will do.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Calumet German AID society will be held
IN their ball Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
Business OF Importance il to be tran.
sacted and large attendance il request.
ed. JOSEPH FosTrR Secre,orr
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

From the number Of bicycles sold bere
in the last thirty days, nearly half the
population will ride wheels this coming
season. One firm has sold over fifty
wheels and another forty, while at least
half dozen firms and agencies have each
sold az many as fifteen and twenty.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Supt. +. W. Cooley and large number
OF the teachers OF the Calumet public
schools went to Houghton today. to at.
tend the Houghton and Keweenaw coun.
ties teachers convention. A delegation
from the Tamarack and also a number
from Osceola attended.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Fifth street, Red Jacket, il still in a ter.
rible condition and about loot of ice
still obstructs good wheeling. The other
streets of the village and location are
about dry and Commissioner Ford has
done everything possible to make Fifth
street passable.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Seats Tor ''Crawford's Claim can Ia
reserved at Folry's bazaar and Edward
Ryan's general store IN Red jacket and
at Martin knhn's, Laurium. Tickets,
90 cents, no extra charge for reseryinp
spafs
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Mail will be delivered from the post
office boxes tomorrow. The Office will
be open from 0 to 10 in the forenoon. the
regular Sunday Office hours. As soon
as arrangements can be made. the mail
on Sundays will be delivered by each car
rier at the post Office on SUNDAYS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Prof. Thomas Willis went to the iron
country yesterday where he will deliver
hi famous lecture with the stereopticon
entertainment. He will appear once IN
Marquette and twice in I-bpeming.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Richard Remiry. of Red Jacket, and
Frank Bowes, Of Tamarack, left at noon
for Negaunee, where they will visit rela-
tives and friends for short time. From
there they may 60 west to seek employ.
ment or may remain at Ishpeming il a
good opportunity presents itself there.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
Cheaper and Better Than Ever.

call the attention of my friends and pa
and boys clothing, on which | can save YOU
from % to 40 cents on the dollar. Men s
suits from So to S 8; boys suits from So. rs
largest assortment of Boots, Shoes, Caps and
Hats in town. Gall and judge for yourself and
be convinced of the bargains that are pre-
sented to you.
B. NElMARK, Borgo Block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

The Misses McGinnis entertained a
number Of their lady and gentlemen
friends at a pleasant party at their home
on kearsarge street, Laurium, last even
inp
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Ben Phaum. the travelling advance
agent OF the White Crook company. was
in town yesterday making arrangements
for the presentation OF the White Gro *
entertainment. See advertisement.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

Will Gregg, who has been employed at
Carlton Hardware compaDy's store at
Houghton has been transferred to the
Calumet store and will make speciality
OF bicycle repairing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
News About Town.
Doings at the Various
Churches Tomor-
row.
Germans Had u Good Time
AZ Their Hall I'm the Armory Last
Evening-Close or the Finnish
Glee Club Contest.
CALUMET METHODIST EPISCOPAL

CALUMET METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
The services at the above church to
morrow will commence at o'clock "A. m
with the usual class meetings in the vari
Gus rooms. At10:30 public preaching
service in the auditorium. Sunday school
at 2:30. Evening service at $50. Al
are cordially invited to these services.
Young people art especially invited to
attend the prayer meeting Of the Epworth
League. which is held on Tuesday even
ings at 1880 O'Clock.
The general prayer meeting will be held
on Wednesday evening. Everybody vii
find cordial welcome.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Services in the Presbyterian church to
morrow morning at 1890 O'Clock; even
ing at z. Sublects-morning, The Stuff
cheney OF Divine Revelation" evening
"The Fatherhood OF God" Sabbath
school 11:45 a. m; Y. p. s., Tuesday
evening, at 1880; weekly prayer meeting
Thursday evening. 1880; young mems
meeting, Sabbath morning at o O'Clock
Boys Brigade bible drill, Sunday evening
at $50; military drill, Friday, Ppm.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL.
Holy communion, $50; morning pray.
er and litany; holy baptism, 1890; Sun.
day school, II; Lake Linden, 3 and 4
p. m; evening prayer and sermon, Z p IN;
vestry meeting after morning prayer.
Y.M.CA.
The Y. M. c. A mems meeting tomor-
row afternoon will be addressed by the
Rev. Daniel Stalker. The special music
will consist OF soprano solo by Miss
Grace Chellew and bass solo by Mr..
Will G. Phillips. All men are cordially
invited to be present.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
DIR. Hunter will preach tomorrow at
both services. Subjects - morning,
Charity" evening, "Elisha's Vision OF
Horses and Chariots OF Fire." it's lesson
for today. Sermonette to boys and girls.
"Meekness." Sunday school and bible
classes at 11;50; Boys Brigade bible
drill at els; social worship, 7:30.
All services OF this church are free and
open to all and everybody, especially
strangers and visitors in town are cor
daily welcome. Special musical pro-
gram at evening service. Come aud
bring your friends.
LAKE LINDEN Y. NJ. u.
c. A. Stringer, Of Hancock, win address
the mems meeting at $3.50 p. m. tomor-
row afternoon. A quartette and duet
will be the special music.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25
Ncar rnorrh TO oue.. sy.

A lady walked into II Boston book
store in search If Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps Burglars In Paradise. But
what she asked for was "Smueglers L.
Heaven. '-Bosfon Transcript.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-25

men in this vicinity, and although the
trout to be planted will not be large
enough to catch for year or so. they
have something to look forward TO.