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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
New York.

New York, April 24.-Flour was quiet and
Wheat-Spot was dull and frmer. options
@ssc; No ,z@ 2 red April 74hc; May az 1hc:
June 71asc July, 1880: August, 713sc Sep
tember 7l%c; December. 1850.
Corn-Spots were dull and firm; No 2, 39c
IN and r at ne advanee Aps ere ssH
May, 361sc: July, 365sc: September, 38c.
Oats-Spots were less active and firm.
Options were dull and firm; May, 24lsc; July,
24ssc. Spot prices,No. z. 25iaa 25Ac; No.
HAY was In moderate demand, steady and
unchanged.
Wool was In moderate demand and I'M
changed.
Beef hams were quiet at sH50n1500
Tierced beef was quiet and easy; city ex-
ira India mess, $i4.00Gl15.50.
Cut meats were dull, steady and un.
changed.
Lard was quiet and firmer; western steam.
slow; continent. 1856; South American, $685.;
compound, $i25M4.5e.
Pork was dull, steady and unchanged.
Butter-Fancy was firm and in good de-
<nand and unchanged
Eggs was quiet fancy was steady.
Tallow was steady; city, 3kc; country,
Cotton seed oil was steady, quiet and I'M
Rosin was frpn and in light supply; strain
ed, common to good, 700.
Turpentne was scarce and firm at 29@
29hc.
Moiasses was firm and unchanged
Peanuts were quiet and unchanged.
Coffee options were dun and 10siI5 points
down: May, S13 254 1888; May Sl2.4xa12.60,
September, sll.55F1Le5: December. sl0.e5G
u.aO: March. tlp.d. Spot Rio was duh And
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Suns Cotton Review.

New York, April 24.-The Suns cotton re-
view says: Cotton advanced to points
on most months but lost the Improvement
and declined l to points. closing barely
steady with sales of 1H30O bales.
Today's features: Prices were slightly
stronger this morning, despite the decline
in Liverpool, for the prominent operator
was again buying. The number of May
notices circulated was unexpectedly small
and these were quickly stopped by export
ers. But later the Improvement was lost,
for the Liverpool news was depressing.
Prices then declined and the spot market
was less active. The movement for the
week was larger, but the exports from the
ports were quite heavy. May was the
strongest and most active month in the list,
while the next crop months were compare
lively neglected and inclined to weakness.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25


Age-Herald.
IT always affords a public journal
Measure to testify to merit where 1t is
deserved. 1t is therefore with pleasure
and pardonable pride that the Age-Her-
aid ions with it's brethren of the press in
testifying to the merit, skill and reliable
ity of DIR. o. 4. Dozier, Principal Of the
Southern Medical Dispensary of this city.
DIR. Dozier has resided for many years In
Birmingham, and each successive year
has added to his reputation. to his USE
fuIuess and to the esteem in which he Is
held by our best citizens. His long rec
ord and approved abilities entitle him
TO the proud distinction of standing at
"the head of his profession"
DAILY News, Blrmingham)
DR.. Dozier, the head of the institution.
Is a physician and surgeon OF education,
skill and experience, man OF culture and
high literary attachments and gentle
can be relied on in all matters pertaining
to his profession. The News commendss
him most cordially to all those in need OF
his services.
Bessemer Weekly.
There Is probably not more highly
educated physician in this section than
DR.. o. T. Dozer. He is specialist OF
many years experience and successful
practice. He is noted for his thorough
mastery OF tue uetdllS anu VI
his profession. and for unusual scientific
attainments
Masonic Guide.)
Dr. DoZier can be relied upon to treat
diseases in the most successful manner.
and he is known all over the south.
Gabor Advocate)
DR.. Dozier bears the reputation Of be-
ing one of the most successful practition-
ers in the south. personal acquaint-
ance with the principal warrants the La
Dor Advocate in giving the institution the
warmest recommendation to its every
reader
(Bessemer JournaL)
DR.. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant
one. He is a specialist of nearly twenty
years experience in active practice and
Is strictly reliable and has the confidence
of the public and Endorsement of the
press.
CThe Southern Odd Fellow.)
We cannot add anything to the reputa.
ton Dr. o. T. Dozier has already ac-
ouired in the line of his profession. but
we know him to be brother Odd Fellow
that can be relied on to carry out every
promise he makes to those needing his
services.
(Mountain Home, Talladega)
The press of Birmingham and all over
Alabama speak in the highest terms of
Dr. DoZier as a physician, surgeon and
gentleman, and we have no hesitancy In
recommending him to those of our pa
irons who need his services.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.

New York, April 24.-(Specal.)- was
notice day for delivery of May cotton, and
about 5000 bales were rendered on contract.
all of which were promptly taken. This
caused special strength in the trading,
many fearing that there is to be corner in
May. The bull leader was again buying
June today, but the traders are mystified
as to- his plans and purposes. August open
ed at 1892, rallied to 7.a, declined to III and
closed at 7.796l7.S0, with the tone barely
steady. The market will probably be lively
enough to suit anybody, but it is mere con-
lecture to attempt to forecast the course of
prices, except for the late months, which we
regard as a sale.
RIORDAN & co.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
alabama Christian Advocate

alabama Christian Advocate,
The Southern Medical Dlspensarv I.
the leading institution of it's kind in Rir-
mineham and has been Instrumental in
erecting the cure of many serious GASES.
and thus carrying healing and hanninaas
to many homes. DR.. o. 4. Dozier, head
of the Southern Medical Dispensarv
gives his entire time and personal suner.
vision to the work. and brings to bear q
careful medical training In The hest COL
legeS of the land and a long and vaIne
BILE experience in the treatment of sneoiaI
diseases. His professional STANDING r.
unimpeachable and his character as 2
gentleman ana citizen Is above reproach.
tWinona, Miss, Tlmes)
DR.. Dozier Is a specialist of great renu.
tat1on and has been unusually SUCCESSFUL
III his practice He never undertakes a
case unless reasonably sure of a cure. He
Is heightened gentleman and can be con-
suited with the utmost confidence.
ATLANTA Constitution)
DR.. o. T. Dozier the head of the Soutb.
ern Medical Dispensary Of BIRMINGHAM
Ala. Is a specialist of nearly twenty
years experience in the treatment OF
chronic, nervous and private diseases and
his uniform success has given him lead.
Ing position in the medical profession in
that city.
Sunday Morning Starr
DR.. Doziers success has been simply
marvellous and has elected the most en-.
thusiastic words of praise and gratitude
from the dlspensary's many patrons from
all over tho state.
Sumter County SUM
DR.. Doziers reputation as specialist
has overstepped the bounds of Alabama
and he is known all over the south.
(Anniston Hot Blast)
Among the most noted and successful
specialists in this country are DR.. Dozier
& Co. They have extended their business
from year to year and the patronage
given to them in the several surrounding
states is most gratifying. DR.. Dozier
is high-toned, polished Christian gem
tleman and has many warm personal
friends in Admission who knew him years
ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
peoples Weekly Tribune)
AS a specialist DR.. Dozier Is unexceled
by any living physician. His reputation
at home and abroad Is such that physi-
clans in this city and from a distance
frequently send him patients that they
are unable to cure, and he never fails to
effect a cure All Birmingham Is proud
and honored to have such distinguished
man as a citizen.
Dr. Dozier ls a Georgian by birth,
heightened, cultured Christian gentle
man. strictly honest In all his dealings
and financially responsible for all his
contracts.
DIR. DoZier & Co.,
p. o. Box 112. birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Net Receipts,
New York, April 1.-The following are the
total net receipts OF cotton at all ports since
New orleana Cotton Exchange Statement.


New Orleans, La, April 24-Crop stato-
ment from September / to April "A inclu-
sive: Port receipts, 4,95S.003 bales, against
7667,923 bales last year, 1893, 400 bales year
before last and 4,496.6i1 bales for the same
time in 1893; overland to mills and Canada,
1893, 1926 bales against 1015,926 bales last year,
$50, 306 bales year before last and S01 SOL bales
for the same time in 1893; interior stocks in
excess of September l, 203.S15 bales, against
25S5S bales last year, 1884 bales year be-
fore last and 156,919 bales for the same time
in 1893; southern mill takips net, 1896 bales,
against SCI, 237 bales last year, ST., i37 bales
year before last and 5a.267 bales for the
same time in 1893; brought into sight during
seven months and twenty-four days to date,
6617040 bales, against 9,470,944 bales last year,
7l03,779 bales year before last and 6,2145lS
bales for the same time in 1893 brought into
sight for the week, 59,315 bales, against 81 .256
bales last year for the seven days ended
April "a. 53,031 bales for the seven days end
ed April 22i last year before last and 1861
bales for the same time in 1s93 brought into
sight for the first twenty-four days of April.
1888, 433 bales, against 276,1N bales last year,
1S6S28 bales year before last and 144413
bales for the same time in 1898.
Comparisons in these reports are made up
to corresponding date last year, year before
last and In 1898 and not to close of cores
ponding week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, April 2t--12:sO p. m.--Cotton
market was quiet, and prices UNCHANGED;
of which 74O0 were American: for specula-
ton and export, 800 bales; receipts, IT, 1Op
bales, all American. Futures opened quiet:
demand moderate. American middling and
low middling clause quotations: April, April
and Nay, I l9-64d; May and June; 4 ls-64d
June and July. l6-gid; July and August.
September and October, 4 03-Gid October
and November 8 62-6id: November and De-
cember, December and January. 60-6id
January and February. 61-s4M3 GD-G4d Fu-
lures were quiet. Tenders, 2400 bales new
dockets and 100 bales old.
lures closed steady American middling and
low middling clause quotations: April.
1 19-6i614 2O-64d; April and May, 19-64d sell
iers. MAY and June, 1S-64d buyers; June
and July. 1861 buyers; July and August,
4 LTD buyers; August and September.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
New York Cotton Market.

New York, April A.-Cotton was quiet;
middlng gulf, Lice: middlng uplands, Sc;
gross receipts 407 bales forwarded II bales
sales, ISL bales; spinners, 531 bales; stock,
146, 1876 bales.
Weekly: Net receipts 1858 bales; gross
receipts, 1886 bales; exports to Great
Britain, 9150 bales; exports to France, la
bales: exports to the continent, 277i bales;
forwarded, 1914 bales sales, 5095 bales; spin
Total today: Net receipts, 1874 bales:
exports to Great Britain 20,7l0 bales; ex-
ports to the continent, 1858 bales; stock
459,919 bales.
Total so far this week: Net receipts, 81
620 bales; exports to Great Britain. 5i,695
bales; exports to France, IA bales; exports
to tine continent, 27,009 bales.
Total since September 1: Net receipts
1927 $40 bales; exports to Great Britain.
1,999O73 bales; exports to France, AS. $50
bales; exports to the continent 1,577.7S5
bales.
New York. April 24.-Cotton futures closed
barely steady; sales. 144.5Oo bales. April
$50; May, 7s1; June. 7;A; July, -; august
7I9: September, 7.40; October, 7.27 Novem-
Der and December, Til; January, 7.2l,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Provisions.

Provisions.
Bacon strips, S625. >.
Bacon, $500.
Bulk meats, $5.1565.25.
Hams, 14-pound average, 81 to 1Oc.
Grits, per sack, $1.00.
Cheese, ~ to 10c.
Corn, white milling, SIC. -.
Flour-Best patent, SL25; straight grade
$780,
Corn meal-Cream, 75c per sack; straight
Csc per sack.
Salt-15O pounds, Virginia, white sacks,
zoe; jute sacks, &c.
Syrup-Fancy, new crop, zoe; other grades,
IS to 2oc.
Lard-Fancy leaf. &C., refined tierces. 4lsc;
smaller packages the usual differences.
Sugar-Granulated 5721ac; cut-loaf, sac;
fancy yellow clarified, sac.
Green coffee, 1872 to zoe; parched, 201oc.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
New York Vegetable Market.

New York; April N.-Stra Wberries, FIOrI-
d. 15f1225c per quart: North Carolina, 12l0
CSC per quart. tllH
Asparagus-North Carolina, per dozen
punches, 81. 25Gf5.50.
Cabbages-F per crate, s2.50l3.0D;
Charleston, per crate, S2.75M3O0
Egg plant-Florida. per box, 81. 50n5.OO.
Kale- Norfolk, 50d75c per barrel; Baiti-
more, per barrel, 75c.
Lettuce-Norfolk, per basket, 5oc@S.OO;
basket, 75cm$1.5O. ..
Peas-Savannah. per basket, s10012.5 SO;
Charleston, $1.25m350
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., per barrel, $1.00M200
String beans-F'lorida, per crate S2.5Ddt
$50.
Rajti,nore per barrel, 81 00a125
, Squash-Florida, per barrel, sl.254 so.
Toma toes-Florida, carrier, $l.50m400
Potatoes-Florida, $4.OOasOO per barrel.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
In Wall Street.


New York. April 24-Speculaton at the
stock exchange was strong early in the day
and the trend of prices was upward, owing
mainly to the fact that quotations from
London came higher and that the ST. Paul
statement for the third week of April was
unexpectedly favorable. There was a brisk
inquiry for local account for all the leading
jumped 25s to 70 and the remainder of the
list improved anywhere from u to 1 per
cent. The grangers were especially strong
and scored the highest figures yet attained.
In the afternoon Tobacco reacted to 70h,
but this had comparatively little influence.
Even when Sugar broke from 1851 to 121si
on heavy sales, based on the passage of the
speculation displayed little weakness. If
Sugar had declined as much at any other
time within the past few weeks the market
would undoubtedly have suffered material
losses. This afternoon the decline was
only u to IL per cent. AT the close there
was a fractional rally all around There
was little pressure to sell outside of the
ranks of the room traders 1t may be said
that the market developed great firmness
the railway list showed declines of X to as
per cent, while in Sugar a drop Of per
cent was recorded Tobacco, on the other
hand, advanced Y per. cent. Total sales
were ,473 shares including 67,700 Sugar,
300 Tobacco, IL. 500 St. Paul. 15,00o Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy and 1890 Reading.
=, Bonds were higher; the sales footed up
New York. April 2L-Money on call was
easy at 2g3 per cent. last loan at 2R per
cent and closing offered at ~ per cent;
prime mercantile paper. 5hG6 per cent
Sterling exchange was steady. with actual
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

41-64d sellers; September and October,
03-6494 W-6td October and November,
62-6id: November and December December
and January, 8 60-64d sellers; January and
February 60-6id buyers.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

steady; No Z, 13Ac.
Sugar-Raw was dull and steady; fair re-
filming, 3s4Q37sc: centrfugas, So test, 5-16c.
Refined was quiet, steady and unchanged.
Freights to Liverpool were steady; cotton
by steam, Lied; grain by steam, 12d for
May.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
NEW orleana Cotton MARKET.

New Orleans. La, April 2i.-Cotton fu-
lures were dull: sales. 2e.600 bales. April
TSP: May, 7.57; June. 7.5o July, 75S: August,
$50; September Ill; October 6.96: Novem-
Der 6.s2; December, 6.9i; January. sos.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
THE MARKETS.

Birmingham Clearing House Report.
Il. State Herald Office, April q, 1895. %
ClearlnSS .@oJ, o2U'g=-
Same day last year..................... o5,Zii.oo
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Naval Stores.

Charleston, s. c.. April 2i.-Turpentin'
was firm at 25c.
r. 81 50: H., l., $1.55; K, s1.60; NJ, $i70; n.
$50; window glass. $f95: water white, s2.0l
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, o., April 2i.-Fl6ur was fairly
active: winter patents, $37Om390; spring
patents, $360M390
Wheat was quiet No. red offered at 74c.
Corn was quiet and easy; No. white,
31hc.
track 21021ac.
Pork was quiet and steady; mess, $500
Lard was quiet and in fair demand; steam
leaf, $525; kettle, $525; prime steam, $3.50
4S0.
Bacon was quiet and in fair demand
Loose shoulders. SAB short RIBS, $500 short
clear sides, $5.25: bellies, $3.50.
Dry sailed meats were quiet-Loose Shout
ders, $3.50: short ribs, $3.50; short clear sides,
$l75; bellies, S. 12A; boxed meats NC more.
Whisky was quiet and steady at $1.22.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Cry Goods.

New York, April 2i.-In the dry goods
in Lawrence reducing their running time
has drawn more attention to the curtail-
ment of production which is in progress.
Today's business has presente little I'm the
way of new feature. There Is fair general
demand for goods and for cotton dress
fabrics and for a quiet business in other
goods department The wooden and worsted
goods divisions are without alteration.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
1rticles lOpenip n Highest Lowest Closin {

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
Was quiet and ss steady ,J prses UNCHANGED
6b5sN66c Corn-No. 3, 2slka2sNc. Oats-No
2, 19A@197sc. Mess pork, $S55@S.6O. Lard,
sailed shoulders, s4.5O6f4.62lh Short clear
sides, $4.371a44.50. Whisky, $1.22.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Country Produce.

Cabbage-Southern green, &c.
$500.
Onions-Per pound, &c.
Irish potatoes-Fancy northern, DUO; HUI
siers, 40
Sweet potatoes, 60 to Csc per bushel.
Peas-Lady, SIPS per bushel; white crown
er, Soc; mixed, 55c per bushel.
Dried apples-reeled, 4c per pounu;
evaporated, 6A to &c per pound. 1900,
Peaches-Evaporated California, unpeei.
ed, to SEC per pound; peeled, Is to 2Oc per
pound
Yinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon.
Butter-Country, 12la to loc per pouho'
Jersey, 25c.
Eggs, Sc per dozen. ,,
Poultry-Large friers, zoe; spring broilers'
25c; cocks, 1Sc; hens, Csc.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Hides. Wool, Etc.

II1NfCo, w OVfJ 1VV'
Hides-Green sailed. 5Q6c.
Hldes-Dry flint, 7@9c.
Hides-Dry sailed, $3.50.
Beeswax-15Q24c per pound.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

New Orleans.
New Orleans, La, April A-Sugar was
quiet; open kettle, according to grade, so
sac. Centrifugal, graduated, Sc; white, 49s
@47sc; yellow, 7-16@49sc; seconds, 3isQ4c
Refined sugar was strong; powdered and
cut-loaf, 5 15-16c; standard graduated, sec;
confectoners' A, 7-16c.
Molasses was quiet; centrifugal, accord
ing to grade, 5M15c.
Rice was dull: prime, 4h@ilac; fair, 2a4Q
3Ac common, 1900.
Flour-Patents, $3.95Q4o5; extra fancy.
50. 65dn3.75. 4g
z Corn-No. mixed and No. 2 white sacked,
Csc; yellow, SEC.
Oats-No. 2 western, 7Ac choice, csc.
Bran, 621a665c.
Hay-Prime, s16oO@1zoO; choice, $4,000
20.00.
Pork, $3.50.
Dry sailed meats-Shoulders s1.75ai.s71a;
long clear, short clear and short rib sides,
$500
Bacon-Shoulders, $3.50; long clear, short
clear and short rib sides S5.5Od(5.75.
Lard-Compound, $.371a4i621s pure, $3.50
6I5.75.
Coffee-Rio, fair 16Ac; good ordinary,
1l34c; common, l2%d13c; Mexican good 1Sc;
Mexican fair, 17Ac
Cotton seed oil Strictly prime crude, in
bulk 17019c; strictly prime crude, in bar
rels, 20020l2c. Refined, 2iM25c.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Feed Stuff.
Bran-Per ton, $12.0 to $780, o-
Cotton seed hulls-Per ton, baled, si.Zo,
loose, So. rs.
Cotton seed meal, $500 per ton. no..
Oats-Western feed 29c; Texas seed, &c;
white No. 2, 81 to &c.
Hay-Burmuda, $1,000 per ton: Johnson
grass, $500 per ton; No. Timothy, SlS.9o
per ton; No. 2 Timothy, $3.50 per ton oo
Corn harris, $500 per ton; chops, sl4'oo per
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

st. Louis, Mo-, April N.-Flour was I'M
changed.
Wheat was higher; May, size; July 6Ols
@60Ac; August, 62hc.
Corn was higher; May 267s@27c; July, 2SI1
2s1sc.
Oats were higher; May, 1Sc; July, 19c.
Pork-Standard mess, new, 1913; old, 1925
Lard-Choice steam, %700D4.75.
Bacon-Shoulders, $4.75; longs, $475; clear
ribs and short clear sides, $500.
Dry sailed meats-Shouders, S.25;, longs,
s425: clear ribs, $i37la; short clear sides,
$437R.
High wines were steady at $122
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

Hogs-The market good; corn fe
hogs, $500; shoats, $3.50 to $3.75.
Sheep-market good; inferior to choice
H00 to $3.50.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25
Horse and Mule Market
Cattle Market

Horses-The prices range from S25 to "
Mules-The prices range from $50 to Sloo.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-25

DR.. Dozier & Co.,
p. o. Box 112. birmingham. Ala.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-02
The HSlherd.

The distinctive weapon of the Swiss
was the halberd, which was their prin-
cipal weapon at Morgarten and Laupen.
1t is curious to note how the Teutonic
nations, even to this day, prefer the cut
and the Latin nations the point. We
have been told by German officers that
when the Germany and French cavalry
met in the war of 1870 the German
sword blades always flashed vertically
over their heads, while the French dart
ed in and out horizontally in success
sion of thrusts. Even the German dead
lay in whole ranks with their swords at
arms length. So the English at Hast
ings worked havoc with their battle
axes. The Netherland mercenaries car
ried a hewing weapon at Bouvines. The
Flemings at Courtrai used their goden-
days fitted alike both for cut and thrust,
and finally the Swiss made play with
their halberds, an improvement on the
godendag.
The halberds had a point for thrust
ing, a hook wherewith to pull men from
the saddle and above all broad, heavy
blade, "most terrific weapons (valde
terribilia"), to use the words of John
of Winterthur, "cleaving men asunder
like a wedge and cutting them into
small pieces" One can imagine how
such blade at the end Of an eight foot
shaft must have surprised galloping
young gentlemen who thought them
selves invulnerable in their armor.-
Macmillan s Magazine.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-04-02
How . Cold Wave Travels.

"Cold waves" so called-a compre-
hensive phase for which we are indebt-
ed to recent neteorolo9ic research and
investigation-are waves of heavy air
following the rarefied track of slow
barometer and changing the conditions
from mild oppressiveness to clear, cold
skies and heavy air full of life giving
properties. These waves are as marked
in their movements as ver;table sea
waves, rolling over the land just as a
tidal wave rolls over the surface of the
ocean. Exactly where they originate is
a mystery, but it is altogether probable
chat their starting point is somewhere
on that bleak plateau lying between
Hudson bay and Boring strait. When
the wave reaches the outposts of civili-
cation in the Rocky mountains, the tel
egraph heralds the news over the whole
of the United States, giving the impress
sion that the home of the blizzard is in
the mountainous regions of the north
western states of our own country. When
these waves reach the great plains and
the Missouri and Mississippi valleys,
they spread ont and cover the whole
country, striking the Atlantic coast in
streak extending from Bangor, Me-, to
Cape Hatteras. After taking its plunge
into the ocean it RACES with great vio-
lence until it comes in contact with the
gulf stream. That great thermal current
modiies and tempers the blast SO that it
is but spring breeze by the time it
reaches the Bermudas, 600 miles from
Charleston, G. C.-St. Louis Republic.