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The age-herald., 1897-08-14
New York Cotton Market.

s New York, Aug 13.-The cotton market opened sfeady, with prices to points lower, tIhe dechre falling mainly on iahe new crop. posijtlons. August received spe- ciafarepo ort sins the way of buying orders from Philadelphia. Following the first call the market further declined 1 ito 8 points. 1Ihe weakness was the result of unfaEorable- and disappointing foreign adviceass and generally favorable crop ac- counts. About the only suppor. the mar ket came in she way of buying against sheasts eoHtra6tss
 During shhe afternoon the market was quiet and practically in the haIlds of the local cord.inlgenJ, with a weak undentone, and finally qutet and steady, With a net decline of 6 to poirits except in August, which ehowsd a net gain of poin,s on Epinners buying.
 Tctal sales, S0100 bales. F Cotton steady Middlng, &c., Net re- celptS, none; gross receipts, 464 bales; eX- po,lsS to the continent 200; forwarded, 401; sales, ,514; spinners I IA; stock AT, ,119.
 Weekly: Net reosipts, none; gross re- iceipts, 3,090 bales; exports 70 Great Brit ain 430; to France, 401; to the contiaa-nt 2096; forwarded. 2,47S sales, 6,749; spin ners 3,005.
 Total today: Net receipts, 1882 bales; exports Ito Great Britain. 228; to the con }tinsn,, POS; stock 77,950 FH ConSollOated: Net fecelPtss f,5lf Da1eS; exports to Great Britain, 2,05S to France, 401; to the continent, 3,549.
 Total since September l. Net receipts, 6,624, ,932 bales; exports ro Great Brit ain, 3005,173; to France, 699, 756; to the corlti- E rIsrft s2 14sy65s; to the channel, 5.4S1.
 Cotton futures opened steady at the decline, sales $500 bales.
 Opening futures: January, TOO: Febru- ary, 7.01; March, 7.04; Aptdl 70S; May, June and July, s-; August 753; Septem- ber, 7.16; October TOO; November, 6.93; December, 6.95.
 CoJton futures closed quiet 7nd steady, sales S0.100 baBes. Closing prices: Janp- ary, 6.96; February, 6.99; March, TOP; April. 705; May, 70S; June, TOT; Septem- bsr, TIT; October, 69S; November, 6.90; {. December, 692.
 S Spot couacn, closed steady, middEng up- laEHds, Sc; middling gulf, SAc sales, 1,514 bales.
 Fl rFba faILaxx-;,oy ara tI,a 4 olt,1 ,,o+ ,o....
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CENTRAL OP GA. RAILWAY Co.
Trains are run by Central Time. Effective May 2, 1897.

For further infOrmation as to schedules. rates, etc, call on, or write to S. Jacobs Commercial Agent, Jack w. Johnson fU. T. A.
 Theo D. Kline, General Superintendent. J. c. Halle, General Passenger Agent.
 Savannah. Ga
The age-herald., 1897-08-14
Comparative Cotton statement.

New York, Aug. 13-The following is the comparative cotton statement for the week ending August 6.
 Net receipts at all United States
 ports during the week...,..........s 7,3I7 Netreceipts at all United States ports
 during the same time last year.. 15,763 Total to this date ................ ,624 ,932 year ~ 5, 176 ,s65 Exports for the week. ek.................. COOS Exports for same week last year..... 21, ,340 Total exports to this date. ........... 5.s55 JOSS Total exports to same date last year. 4, ,502, Ill Stock at all United States ports.... 1850 Stock at all United States ports for
 same time last year. .... ........... 2s2, ,ss6 Stock at all interior towns. ........... 7,621 Stock at all interior towns for same
 time last year. r....................... 71.66o stock at Liverpool. ......,,........ 516.U00 Stock at Liverpool for same time last year, ....,......... 5s3, 1000 Stock of American afloat for Great
 Britain. ....:..................... 4.0t0 stock Of American adoat for Great
 Britain for same time last year,. 0,OOO
 The Rich or the Poor
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Articles lopening Highest Lowest i Closing

a Cash quotations: Flour, firm; demand moderate; No. spring wheat. s21z@ S41sc; No. 3 spring wheat. 7S@S1c; No. 3 red, S5@S6c; No. 2 corn, 277s@2Sc; No. 2 oats, 171s @1Sc; No. white, 2O@211sc; No. 3 white, 1S15@201hc; No. 2 rye. 44A D45c; No. barley, 2Se; No. l flax seed. 981s@ 99he; prime timothy seed. s2.7O; mess pork, $8@s.05; lard, $4.37R @4.40: short rib sides, 59s@51kc; dry salted shoulders, 5Q51ze; short clear sides, 5BQ5Ac; whisky, $1.19; sugars unchanged.
 On the. produce exchange today, the butter market was firm; creameries, 11@ 15c; diaries, 10@19e; cheese, dull, 612@Sc; eggs, firm; fresh, 4c.
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GENERALsCoTToN MARKETS.
Liverpool Cotton Market

Iiverpoo1, Aug. 13.---4 p. m0--Cotton. spet, moderate demand; priess easier; zNueffesn middling. 7-32d. The sales of the day were 5000 bales of which 800 Esqe for speculation and expoxt and in cfn9ed 600 bales American. Receipts
 Futures opened quiet with a moderate
The age-herald., 1897-08-14

Trains Nos. 57 and 5S carry Pullman yesti- bule, sleepers between St. Louis and Jack sonville and Montgomery and Port Tampa. Trains Nos B and 36 carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between Cincinnati and Jack sonville.
 Free reclining chair cars between Mont gomcry and Savannah on trains 57 and 53. No. 8 connects at Dupont with through sleeper for Port Tampa. Train No. 5S, ieavlng Montgomery at 7:25 D. m. connects at Port Tampa with Plant steamship line for Key West and Havana Any information regarding routes. rates and schedules will be furnished upon appli- cation 10
 w. V. :LIFsEY. D. P. A,
 Montgomery, Ala.
 B. W. WRENN, P. T. M
 Savannah, Ga. H. c. McFADDEN. A. c. P. A.
 Savannah. Ge.
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No. carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to Cincinnati and from Birming- ham to New York without change.
 No. carries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Louisville
 J. M Culp. Traffic Manager Washington, D. c. F. s. Cannon. General Manager, wash- iDgton, D. C..
 2. ". Wickersham. Superintendent, Bir- mingham.
 " A. Turk, G. P. A., Washington, D. c.
 .. A. Benscoter, A. c. P. A., Chatta- Ala. '-'''
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St. Louis.

St. Louis Aug. 13.AFlour declined slightly in sympathy with wheat; patents $4.60@4.7O; straights, $4.20@4.30.
 Wheat spot, lower; No ? red, cash ele- vator. SS7sc; track sS1a @Ss1sc; No 1 hard cash, Sic track; September, SSasc bid; December. s7asc; May, S9a4c
 Corn, spot dull, higher; No. cash, 26Ac; September, 25Ac; May, 291sc bid.
 Oats, spot, dull, easier; No. 2 cash ele- vator, 171sc bid; track, 1S@1SAc; No. 2 white, 21A@221sc; September, 17hc; May, 2lAc.s ri
 Bran, firm; sacked. saleable, 39c, all rail. and 41c lake and rail and east side.
 Butter, firm; creamery, 11@15c; dairy, SQ11hc.
 Eggs, firm 9c ei
 Whisky, $1. .19 @. Pork, higher; standard mess, jobbing, new. $S.50. -,' Lard, higher; prime steam, $420 choice, s4.271h.
 Bacon, boxed lots, extra short clear, s5.621a; ribs, $5.75; shorts, s5.871a.
 Dry salt meats, boxed shoulders, $475: extra short clear, $5.12h; ribs, $525; shorts, $5.371h.
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Chicago Live Stock

Chicago, Aug. 13.-The cattle supply was lightstodaS and prices for good stock were a 'trifie higher. Native beef steers sold att $4@5.3O; chiefly at $4.50@5.15; cows ard hefers, choice ito extra, $3.7504. 50 export bulls. $4; S.ockerH and feeders, s2.S5@335; calves, common ito choice, sS@ 590.
 The supply of hogs was much below the usual prices. dnferior to primo lcI.s brought $3 355@4. .05; heavy packers, 8. 55@ 3.70 Light weights were i'm good demand and sold at a premium over coarse lots.
 Trade in sheep and 5lamSls was active and pric5S were strong. Choice sheep have advanced 10@15c for the week. Western rangers today brought S3.25@3 50 for feed CTS and s. 50@3.90 for killers. Choice na- tives sold at s4. Gambs are in ac:ive de- mand at $3.50@5.40, and western sold for $5. fs @ si-
 Receipts: Caistle, 2,5o0; hogs, 15OOO; sheep, 5000. 15s tA
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No. carries Pullman Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to New Orleans, and Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Shreveport. No. carries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to New Orleans. DOUBLE DALEY SCHEDULE TO CIN-
 ClNNATI, LOUISVILLE AND
 LEXINGTON.
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BIRMINGHAM & ATLANTIC R. R. co
 Time table No. 2i, taking effect 6 a. m, Juiv 4 - ~--s
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Mse, bound Read dswn. East bound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
WANSKUCK.

There was considerable excitement In
Geneva last evening. Firo Rangolla. an
Italian peddler, filled hlmsolf with North
Providence whisky and came to the c1n.
clusion that no owned the town. Pat
Murphy. n tramp weaver. was of the
pposte opiniDn when he met the Italian
not far from tho Geneva mill, and swore
he could lick any Italian that over lived.
II didn't take lessons Of Billy Madden
for nothing SAYS Pat, ana he sailed in.
and finally picked uD the Italian aud
threw him over the bridge into tho
Geneva pond. fortunatolv, tho man could
swim and soon was ON shore. Then he
began TO pick up stones TO throw at
Murphy
Ihe Geneva Outing Club composed OF
Fank Gallagher Officer George Willis
George hemingway. Patrick Martir,
lhomns Currau, Will m Mullery.
Nlichsel MoAloor. Charlss Raftcry aud
John Hcifernan. held thcir annual outirg
at the Warwick club this afternoon.
Miss Julia Reilley of Dougia. avenuo
has Just returned from amonth's vacation
IN Connecticut
Misses sarah aud Clara jackson Of
Douglas avenue are &C Onscs Bay for the
SEASON.
AIRS Julia Major OF South Adams.
Mass, is visiting hef son. Casper Major on
Douglas avenue.
Cornelius sullivan. OF Milibury is visis.
Ing Mr.. and eirs O. llriou in oruevh
Miss Anna V E'Uo "a ACtiregur street
has Just returned irO;n two weeks visit
In Worcester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
From Neighboring Towns.

when bo was brought to grief by his love
of plums. The estate next To his board
ing place Is owned by Archibald Brown
and is at present unOccupied. One OF the
neighbors had been requested 10 look OUT
for the place until tenant was secured
and yesterday he reported 20 Mr. Brown
that kuilmer had been stealing the plums
and in consequence "a warrant was sworn
out and Kullmer was arrested by Oihcer
Pierce annd taken before Judge lilioy
who fired him 81 and costs amounting TO
81. 80 in all Tho arrest caused much
comment In the village as the warrant
charged kullmer with taking peck OF
plums when there was not two quarts in
nll on the tree and kullmer's name dii
not appear on the warrant, the officer.
in fact, not knowing who his prisoner
was. until after his return 10 PheniX.
According TO the story OF neighbor who
was present at the time kullmer was
charged with stealing the plums. he did
not take more than nalf ~ dozen and rot
ten ones at that. which he secured for tho
purpose OF deciding an argument as 10
W neither they were decayed or not
The Coventry Town Council met at the
town clerks office at Washington yoster-
day afternoon and elected Alvero o. Hop
kins as collector of taxes with bond OF
$50, 0c0
A second class liquor license was
granted TO Francis LaPlante and soCo
was appropriated for the uso OF eaoh of
tho three road surveyors.
j. V. Fisk wasTordered 10 replank the
fridge near Maple Root and it was de-
cided To complete tho survey OF the
boundary line between Coventry and
Scituate IL the Scituate Town Council
would share the expense.
The Council, then adjourned to meet in
special session on August 81 20 rec eivo
the bids for the new street bridge over
the pawtuxct river at Harris
Col. Charles &. Ke1non Of Louisville.
Kv., is the guest OF Henry Charlton at
RiverpOint.
A slight fire occurred in an outbuild-
Ing Of one OF the company houses at
Natiok this morning. but it was extin-
guisbed with fow pals Of water before
any damage was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
SEALERS OF WEIGHTS.
Annual Meeting an 1 Dinner of These
Officials Tomorrow.

The sixth annual meeting of the town
and city sealers Of Rhode Island will be
held tomorrow forenoon at the office of
the state sealer. James nj. Crawford, lsS
North Main street.
After the election of officers the officials
will em bark for Fields Point where they
will enjoy the hospitality OF Col D >.
Atwell.
The list of sealers throughout the state
for 1897 is ss follows:
James Nj. Crawford, Pawtucket.
John IL. Stacey, Newport.
George II. sherman. Providence.
Herbert Whitaker. Woonsocket.
John Colquhoun, Central Falls.
Andrew B. Wbipple. Smithield.
Edward u. Dutempic, Exeter.
Charles Il. Weeden. Jamestown.
Mark II. Wood. Darlington.
:. :. Barney, East Providence.
V. q. Stillman, Westerly.
Charles A. Westcott. Warwick.
Aaron w. Mitchell, New Shoieham.
AlonZo W. Vose Cumberland.
Will II. Caswell, Narragansett Pier.
A. w. Carr, West Greenwich.
Aron :. Haven. Cranston.
William Il. Harvey, Portsmouth.
John u. Montross, Bristol.
George L.. Drown, Warren.
John Il. Murray. East Greenwich,
4. Is. Briggs, SONeutiy.
Ben jamin Il. Steere Glocestor.
Henry q. Kenyon, Richmond.
George IA. Barber. HopEinton.
ID. II. Remington, Sctuate.
Ii. &. Carpenter, Johnston.
II. A. Fonner, North Providence.
William L. Peckham, Middletown.
Edward Mahoney. North Smithfield.
W. W. Bennett. Foster.
Charles Cross. Charlostown.
w. IA. GoEcy, Lincoln.
James III. Smith, Burrillville.
:. Gilman Bowen, Tivorton.
William White. Little Compton.
Edwin c. Knowles, south kingstown.
Marcus Mnglone North Kingstown.
Charles NJ. Clough, Providence.
(deputy.)
Frank Wood, harrington. deputy
Ex- -Sealers-George III. Pettis, Provi-
dence.
j. 4. Ordway Providence.
&. II. Capweil, Coventrv.
= Il. Reynolds. North Kingstowp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
Alvero O. Hopkins Elected Tax COL
lecior for Coventry.

Mrs. Charles Lindsay OF Clyde arrived
home yesterday after two months visit
20 relatives in Scotland.
The II. w. Sewing Circle will hold its
ssmi-monthly meeting with Mrs Ada
knight at Hope, tomorrow af ternoon.
While number OF boys were fishing in
the pond at jackson this lmorninR. one O.
:hem. in attempting TO throw his hook
into the water, caught it in his ear the
barbed point passing completely through
the top. One of his companions broke Off
the e1d of the hook ana pulled it out OF
the ear, and after borrowing another hook
the boy kept on fishing as contenjodly rs
though nothing had happened.
Miss Tessie Cough, operator ut the local
telephone exchange has returned from a
weeks vacation at Conanicut park.
Miss Mabel Ray of Clyde is the guest OF
relatives in Winthrop. Mass.
A man has been making himself very
obnoxious 20 Women and young girls, VINO
are compelled to pass on the rlain street
between the Interlaken print works and
the residence of Mrs Christopher Greone,
Tor the past two days. There ia quite
,hicket of bushes on the side OF tho street
petweon those two places and the man has
hidden In these bushes until woman or
xirl would come along, when he would
attract their attention aud conduct him
actions OF the man were reported by
several of those insulted, but beforo any
of the male mem ters OF the families could
each the place the man had disappeared.
The matter has been brought To the atten-
tion Of the police.
The Phenix Savings Bank commenced
the payment of the first 20 per cent divi-
,iend this morning. and n largo number
OF the depositors were on hand Co receive
their money, as the idea had got abroad
that those who did not get TO the bank
early would not stand as good n chance Of
receiving their money as those who did.
About three weeks ago Charles j. kuli.
.ncr of Grsat Falls, Montana, student
at Harvard. came TO Phenix and secured
board with James Bovd on Parkers Hill.
kulImer IL working his way thiog gh col.
eye aud during his vacation has aaded %
bis exchequor by acting ~ "a book agent.
He has been fairly successful and had
nearly finished his work In tie valley
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
AT NORTH END.
New Gospel Mission to
Open Tomorrow.
The Boy Preacher of Ponne-
gansett at the Service.
Delta-Like Condition of Randall
Square Bad for Cyclists.

The Providen 90 Gospel Mission will DO
opened at 229 North Main street, near
st. Johns church tomorrow. There will
be all day services in connection with
the event and successful Inaugural
tion OF the new work is confidently
looked forward to by the managers.
SA.e first service will be in the morning
ut 10 30 o'clock, the second service at 3
D. M, and the third service at 3 y. III.
The wonderful boy preacher from
.2onnegansett will speak at all OF TN ese
meetings and number OF other good
preachers will also be in attendance.
The dedicatory. address will be delivered
by Rev. G. A. Lockwood and it will be
followed by song service. This address
will be delivered at the evening service.
A collation. will be served at the home
of Mrs. Bennett which is over tho mission
roon.. A cordial invitation ia exteDGad
30 the public TO join with the managers
of tho work TO successfully inaugurate It,
The officers Of the new mission are IA.
Benton Avery, superintendent; William
T. Fairnan, assistant superintendent and
Mrs Bessie >. Avery, secretary. There will
pe meetings every evening at y. m., and
services three times every Sunday.
THEIR ANNUAL OUTING.
A large number OF the members OF the
pekin Literary Association left the asso-
ciation's rooms on Charles street this
morning bound for days outing. The
Hauterieve was the clubs destination and
n capable committee had "A fine program
arranged for the days pleasure A bali
game was one of the inevitable attractions
and so was good dinner.
n. L. NOTES.
A good sized quantity OF lead pipe, the
owner of which is unknown, was found by
the police OF the Second station in the
possession OF n man who failed TO give "a
reasona bic account OF himself or Tie pipe.
Patrol Driver A. j. Crowell has just
returned from 10 days vacation ut Block
Island. He is very enthusiastic over the
Island and the fishing.
A horse attached to light wagon
owned by q carpenter named O'Neill, was
found astray on Quaid street last evening
by Officer Hennessey. The horse had
strayed from Wey bossst street.
A cyclist was thrown from his wheel on
the square last night but escaped with a
few slight bruises. The accident was due
to the deita-like condition OF tho square.
AT the residence OF Mrs. Kelly on Pettis
street last night very pleasant lawn
party was given. The proceeds were de-
voted to worthy object.
A two-year-old child named Frawley
which had strayed away from its parents
on Fillmore street yesterday was re.
covered by relatives early last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
JEWELER DUCKARTS STORY
Munyon Cured Him OF Yellow Jaun-
dice and Liver Complaint. Mr..
Thomas Smith Cured OF
rheumatism.

Mr.. Henry Duckart. jeweler, 2s6 West Ex
change street Providence, IL. l., says: II was
troubled with yellow jaundice and liver com
plant for over two months. decide0 10
give Munyon's Liver Cure trial and 10 cured
me in about week. Before taking IL my com
plexion was very yellow and felt so bad l
thought 1 would never get well. Now my
skin and eyes are both clear and am all
right again."
Mr.. Thomas Smith, No 20 Jenkins street
Providence, X. I. says: II feel that IL Is my
duty TO let the public know OF the great ben
eft have received from Munyon's Rheunla'
tism Cure. ! suffered for years with this ter
rible disease, and it seemed impossible for me
TO obtain relief. In fact. | had gwen up all
hope of being cured, as had tried many
different doctors and medicines without ben
eft. Friends advised me TO try Munyon's
Rheumatism Cure. and did so and am now
entirely we'll"
Munyo yon's Remedies-a separate cure for
each diseaso-are sold by all druggists, mostly
rs cents n vial. Munyon's Static Electrical
Machine cures rheumatism, stiff joints
paralysis and neuralgia. Munyon's doctors at
your service free, from . a. IN. to 3 n. IN. {;
Sunday, to D.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
SCITUATE.

The SGituate Town Council has decided
to place boundary stones along the line be-
tween Scituato and Coventry which was
recentl, surveyed from Arkwright 10
pearces Corner. above Hope. The Coveu-
ivy Council. is anxious To continue the
survey the whole length Of the boundary
line but the Scituatc town fathers do not
think that the boneilt derived would JUS
tify the expense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
TRY ALIENS FOOT. lease,

a powder 20 b. shaken into the shoes AZ
this season your feet feel swollen and hot
and get tirci easily. n You have smarting
feet or tight ShO.s. try Aliens Foot Ea-. 10
coos the fe and ninkcs walking easy. Cures
ani prevents swollen and swearing feet. bii-
tors and callous spots. Relieves corns AMI
hunions of AL pain and give. ret and com.
fort. Try ~ today. s,oid by oil druggists and
dress. Allen \ olnsted. lie Rov. ". y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
POI WASHINGTON ST.
home on State street, with slight hopes of

home on State street, with slight hopes Of
recovery.
Line fishing at the present time down
the bay is very good, soup being plentiful
and squiteague are taken in large quanti-
ties One party yesterday caught about
20 pounds of scum and large number OF
squiteaguo.
Quite large number followed the re-
mains OF HerJert A. Willis, yesterday, to
his last resting place upon Bristol Neck.
At tho grave the casket was opened by the
undertaken. giving all present chance TO
view this remains of q young man with a
checkered career.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Nellie celebrated
their fifteenth wedding anniversary last
evening at their residence on Thames
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-17
RE CElVED BIZ CAR.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. i7.-The czar to-
day received at tho pctsrhof Palace n
number Of distinguished physicians in
Guiding the Amcri,sn delegates. Messrs.
stevenson. Mayer aud ierma. who are
on their vay TO the International congress
Of medicine which Is to be held at
Moscow.