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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

Circumstances combined to bring a
fairly large lobby together at last even
ing's session of Council, the presence
on the Presidents table Of something
over forty liquor licenses, a new rail-
road ordinance, election of weighers,
the annual appropriation ordinance,
and several other matters contributing
to the result.
The monthly report of the City Col
lector showed collections on account of
fifty cent levy Of $17,53715; ten cent
levy. S3,051.79
The report of the Committee on Petit
tons and Remonstrances recommended
that the following licenses be granted:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28
A NEW RAILWAY ORDINANCE,
Anticipated for Some Days Past, Pre-
scented to Council, Last Evening.

The Ordinance, With the Accom-
panying Map and Petition. Pre-
sented in the First Branch, and
Referred to the Committees on
Railroads and Streets, Alleys and
Grades, Jointly, Without Debate
or Reading-The Proposed Route
Of the Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28
DON'T WANT 70 KNOW.
The Republicans in Council Object to
An Investigation

As to How Much Of the Taxpayers
Money was Used for Republican
Election Purposes - Liquor Lii
cense Granted-The Appropria-
ton Ordinance Objected To-Mis-
cellaneous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28
u1-NCRY For HEALTH.

The thousands who are weak and
maciated-craving for strength and
flesh. can find the greatest help &c
robust health by taking Anheuser-
Busch's Malt-Nutrine. At all drug
gists
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

Don't fail to attend the Promenade
Concert at the Mcclure House to-mor-
row night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28
1O-DAYs' TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
Reduced Rates via B. & o.

Everybody expects to visit Washing
ton some time; in fact it is duty
every one owes to himself. What Rome
was to every soldier Of the empire, what
Athens was to the Greek Washington
is and should be TO every citizen of the
United States-his glory, his pride, his
Inheritance; it belongs to him; all its
magnificence. all its glory, all its fame,
its public buildings, paintings, statuary,
its monuments. its gardens, its libraries,
its museums, its streets Its parks, and
he ought once in a while take a look
at it. Congress now being in session
will add additional interest to the city,
already teeming with attractions.
The B. &c o. announces another OF
those popular excursions for Thursday,
Nav 9th. The tickets will be valid ten
DAYS. and good for trip to Baltimore
and return at any time within the limit.
We show below train schedules and
rates of fare from this vicinity:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28
AMONG THE HOTELS.
The Strangers who Reached tho City
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
stamm-Mrs G. b. Slemaker Miss Julia
Graham. Sistersville Mrs. w. w. lay
man. NJ. ]. Peters, J. l.. Cramer, Par
kersburg.
HoweY-Dan O'Brian. Golfers; VIM. T.
Sideu New Martinsville; W. 1. Car
michael. W. G. Moore. Smithheld.
NcLure-O. $. Marshall. New Cumoer-
land.
Wipdsor-B. wilson. Clarksburg; c. w.
Stewart. sistersvflo: T. a. Orr, Salem; J.
II. Wheelwrieht Monongah; S o. Den
sham. Clarksburs; II. 5. Smith, Smith
field
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28
The Strange ABSENCE
Of Cashier Clark, Of the Bridgeport
National Bank.

He Left Last Friday for Columbus,
on Business, but Went on to Chi
cago and Mailed Back His Res
ignation- Made an Assignment
Before Leaving - Dependency
and III Health the Probable
Cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

COrrespOndingly low rates VIII De
made from other points.
The long time limit on the tickets VIII
give visitors an opportunity to make
side trips to Mt. Vernon. Ola Polht
Comfort, Richmond, Virginia Beach,
Annapolis and other points.
For further particulars call on or au-
dress nearest B. q o. agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

Opening Of "The Clementine' to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

Crescent Bicycles seems to be all the
on tbis wear. they are an honest wheel,
Sold AT an honest price. When a per-
SON buvs a Crescent they get their
moneys worth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

Opening Of THE Clementine" to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

DON'T fail to attend the Promenade
Concert ST the Mcclure House to-mor-
row night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

nnoninr Of .The CIementine' tO-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-28

Bills were ordered paid as follows:
Claims 49,. .......S2 $500
Cemeteries .......... ......... 1850
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
LOCAL TRADE REVIEW.
office of The Post,
Houston, Friday, December II.

Houston, Friday, December II.
The dsagreeab.e weather had it's effect
on trade, and business was by no means
as active as it should be under ordinary
circumstances The interior merchants
are making small purchases on account
of the approach of the new year, and job
hers are not pushing trade where credits
arc asked.
Those merchants who make a speciality
oe holiday goods are busy shipping out
orders to the country trade. On the other
hapu everything in the way of staples is
slow particularly in meats, for which
there is No demand, as farmers are killing
hott and are consequently not purchas-
ing
Lumber dealers report Il marked i'm
pruNerrent in demand and are SHIPPING a
good deal of stuff to Kansas and Ne
braska. Prices have been advanced some
what and the tone of the market is de-
ciccdly tirmer than 1t was last seasi1n al
this time. The wheat producing States
are all good purchascrs of lumber TINS
wear and this, being supplemented hy a
good export demand, makes business in
this VINO good.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
In Presses ana warehouses.


GnIvcstOn Spots.
the Galveston spot market closed
steady and unchanged
Low ordinary. !. l3ld Alddhng.. .. . I 10
Ordinary q. ..,. i 1-4u.Goud uiddling ll-lu
nood ordinary. ll-idl M,ddllug fair u LID
Low middltng, 1851 niles ...,.,...... 22i
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

berehting the market generally. The IN
creneed activity Is noticeable, both IN
store trading and In mail orders, but sell
ers are yet afraad to predict how much
berefit VIII accrue. In other lines o.
staple cottons the market shows no par
ticuiar change, although brown GOODS
have gathered some strength as the. re-
suit OF the reductions in bleached goods.
New York. December i7.-(Spcclai)--T
Commercial and Financial Chronicle says:
Reports to us this evening by telegraph
Indicate that as a rule the weather hes
been quite favorable during the week. In
portions OF Alabama the precipitation has
been somewhat excessive. but elsewhere
the rainfall has. with few exceptions, been
light. AS result the marketing Of the
crop has progressed very well.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

Spots closed unchanged with business
good, sales. 1900, OF which Ii 100 were
american, imports 1000, Ct which $500 were
American.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
THE STOCK MAR
MANHi'rrAN AND NEW JEmyu|
PRINCIPAL POINTS OF ATM
Sugar Continues to Show
INSTRUMENTATION Discount
Stiffer-Bonds Lees Actin

New York, December H.-Todayt1
market was more or less depeN
day, though final prices are cenSl
better than the low point 81 I'll
Liquidation was factor In The d
Some of the recent prominent bulls
stocks on a downward scale Of pzs1
without amy attempt to stxtlh
Manhattan and New Jersey Cetnl
tinucd TO lie the principal cbiEis u
nipulatlon, as was the case yHx
and Sugar continued TO SHOW NJ
from yesterdays close. reacniH n
tine per cent, but with Ina h
leaving It's ne. ioss only fractlcal
Manhattan was traded In, x AZ
and was quite feverish up to TIE Z
the announcement of the decuaoc u
appellate court ON the undergrcua
transit plan. This news, When ~
discredted. caused the shorts
the price advancing over poss
only fractional reaction aftevSaE
ing n small net gain. Short cossls|
TO the same cause, helped Me'gs]
Street Railway, and there was
ton report of a business 4le,
with the competing company IS
tons in New Jersey. Central were ~
by the needs of the shorts
For call loans, money was 81
but the rate eaSed off to pei ca !
final hour. New York banks nave Z
on balance during the Week. w w,
lost heavily to the sub-treasury VI
dition Of the surplus, as snow y y
m1rrow's bank statement WY
upon the amount of loans WIZ.
been called. There was no iur'a.. J
sterling exchange today, bul !.,ssii
shar,, decline here was renssa s !,
st'ffening of the London disco y. " ',
ga per cent, which is a above ~ n
England minimum rate. i.
Confidence was expressed W. NJ
demptiom by the government q
rercy skies, beginn.ng next f!sls,
servo as n safeguard against WV
i'm the money market. But tneE
uncertainty as 10 the amount q II
that will be presented for reaS ,,vs
fore January !. when they n 'su nsd
next payment of Union Pacnu s q,
money into the treasury Is 70
pecen Der q, the amount 80 !,
sS,5Ht.OoD, the final payment, y
amount. falling due on Janasiy ,,sIr.l
Gitior the usual heavy fuhos sSi
to january disbursements u I'm
ana interest is 10 be reckohea u n
AS Il result Of the rally, pedo sss u
OF today's market the mel icss ssits
most instances reduced 70 liTsssI
table exceptions on the SIDE q ~
ing been already imdicaieu, d
active stocks show losses o.
cent. -, Al i
There was a marked ia ling us ~
tivity In the bond marke, ana I'm i
show losses, Union PACING M
halts declining points, stesiy
Governments were -
unchanged. ,,,v, d
The range of prices on the asv y,s!a
today. together with the ciVSs b
as reported for The Post by D.
& Co., is as follows. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

AMMuNlrloN-Pow Ter per kcg, sionq0
~; blasting powder, sl.e5 Der kee. drip
BXcoN--ExiIrSG' Short ~'Us sies m% In sacks
smoked bellies. 7isd7a,sN New - York pssa saii
oGl N,; 81 9'S, Hn ,, 9s99n s,il9c
h Houston oa' Galveston, Decomhsr ship
mcnt. Bagg,ns, III i Use; "a III Ji,c:
Iles; Arrow . ID, Use, Delta $loo. In
IAN Stick, wrapped, basis "a 6gA
&c per ID; aneeia! sizes 'ge higher
sCoFFEE,R w and Coriov1: Fair SA4p
9te' prime loallei choice ii@9l2isc; fancy
no. peaberry NNi4tsc, Roasted cuffeos:
A anI y, Ariosa. basis no 10 CAGES Sl05O:
FLOUR, Empire Ains, Houston. nav,
sons High Patent. s.. 80: White Ribbor
second potent $3.50. Texas Star Mis-
aa9te; Tidal Wave $40. Sca Fs.ry, sec.
r rve a rm,sr PSa'ent, %So; SEQ Pearl s87O;
70 laierior points; Aour Ia barrels 10
Ss aa,s sae'Ss; in half barrels, Soc above we
F,hlNAcEops Goops-Gr.,s. hcm,ny
ana u cream meal. n bbls, SEQ pear! meal
Scotch and Fr!enes oaIa s. 3; colum ban
HAMs-standard. 5000; picnic hams,
?, HoME VI. 90 h cans, extracted. ,,.f
bARl1-Reiined tierces connnoura ~
ieal oS-NIAizc, 30 III cans nc higher than
Astess 10 10 cans &c hlgher. IL, inns 80
"isnti 10 cans IL hlsher
MD ASS Es-R eooiled fair is2,s.. nrln,o
syrup, SsMSsc "e" crop
,Ilc,s:; Extra fancy head ss0:a,c.
sheSs l'seFSo; fair itti'4c; faacy imported
:, ROPE Basis tor 7.is; sisal Sc. mann,
S'sr cotton linliac ~ IA
N ssAitIs--ihverpool, coarse 6oa7sc: epa eS,o
Wy wy Iou siana ,oarse coo: hne 35c: b.rrels
$ S-'4s Coos, sa.s, ite-ss, S2Jl; fo-4s
,SsAisT EIsH-Maekerel. No. / IN !, III
STARCH Standard soods, resr, y, 40
y poSes; goo; Royal Gloss. bulk axe
$500. .,nNI.' wv NaekaSes, psr ,ux. .aS ccrn
S' SissIn9 V,se ptr IL, ~ ard 10 10 boxes.
:. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are fer small lots.
s ST. IA prices siyen, en- carload orders.
,,S grannlated aac; cubes and
neScered Sll-lec, l.ou!siana yellow clart-
ned fancy S-se; choice 49,,
PRODUCE.
bEANS--ca,ifornia small white .t,
per io Bayou, Sizes use; pink. N. a.
I'm lima oesns. S9ssse' black eyed peas sss
BUTTER Blue Star. &c dairy ,sa,s.
tanry Eigin creamery as,5d ssiso. Taxnss:
country eutter, choice. 1890: cowmon IA
G5ii-sse ole emarsarine solids, III arin,s
~. \, .i 81, dairy bricks lT,sc,
=, ~ ~ Hf'--soipraao sss59s,eo ctmmon
:, chEEsE sew York nun cream a..
sca Isisc; Western. lie 'oo"s amer
hcGS-lsdscc per dozen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

New York, December 2vComce-Options
opeNeu steady 1T points advance. ryleu
generally firm and quiet On encc.r4 9. :, :
European cables aud mcderate recent :
az Rio, speculation slack ana b;ty5ny
caiety lay shorts; CLOSED steady M KIM
points advance; sales 1850. sp,r lid
nrm No: I, invoice 6is, iobhing nj; mia
M9raeaibc o,-l 100 Savaa,.la.
Iosat wareAouse deliveries from I'VE
IftteS States 2o.I2i. including is.SSg fram
New YORK; New York stock today "a as.
nahe9 states sock 6ls Ge1; afioaf osr ~
unlteG States fll,oce: tci.l Visible for ~,
year. NV''s'e tasN
RE. December I7--Conee nrm. M ,
RIO SeA, refs per 10 kiios; rsssinis snnn
cleared for the ,fritsi States 7oro. for Es,'
ron. Soca, stock 5000 ~ -"
Hrmfurs. December II -c-offes c,cse,,
uncharSef 40 u rfg vet advance. s,sss
Il, 5ta. "t'Se' ,saess
srios. December l7-coffss firm, ra,a
aNerign S3a;cs $500 refs pe- 10 ki.cs ~
cetots 1909. stock aSa,0lp. ~ "''Ns' ~
Havr., December II .-r-cnee ,s,.,.a, -.
~ ne, higher. sales 1900. NV
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

APPLIES Fancy Bea Davis. s4OO1fi. n.
Waesaps and other varieties 81 eJQil 90:
extra fancy Christmas stock 81, OguG. % per
Dbl.
BANANAS-sL50ul,7 per bunch. packed
for ahii snent.
CRANBERRIES-Cap Cod s3oo5J2 20
ter crate. SS0A1S So per barrel.
LEMONS Messina and Palermo, cam
mon $40; choice SS,0li(3.1 %. extra fanny
So. N'
GRAPES Almeria. S6.OoG7 80 per bbl
ARS--Oreson, $500 per box
IlthNGES--MeX. can fancy sweet &, 2k5,
iov per box; California seedlings, $50. M.
wells, AO1, N"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
New Yorl. Nnr,on Mnrhca.

New York, December l7,-Thc puhlic
Gales al hand when lhe cotton marnet
opyned up this morning were sized M as
hoinerent,, although private cables fo,c-
casteu al faeysased inquiry far SPOT cot
ton nj LIVERPOOL from Lancashire, This
gaNe our irasiss, o steady start with
prices J point better 10 ro'nt worse on
the hrst caA,, as compared With yester.
DAYS CLOSING figures. FOR The rest OF the
session the market Was without pl,n-
=, liteeai features. white showing a weak
u1seri,'le most OF The time, following ais
cotlrag'ng Fah River and New EnrISi,n
accounts generally and without specu.
, mtiNt or my estfneni support 10 speak os.
There was, however a fttie invcsfman,
t,Ainy fei'e bv parties who are quietly
pickins up cotton as I, comes on the
mnrSet from d,saanr3 gea h,Iders. the
entire swing q the days market was only
q n.ee.sr ~ ~ p9slts, VIII the tone gem
erai.Y Quiet aud steady az ne, unchanged
prices TO point lower
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
PAINTS AM nuA

olle-Llnseed. in bbls. raw, 4oc; boiled
s1e: fetroieum' water white, $50 test IN
Ibis, 49, IN csseS. Sl65, prime Whit * ~
: teS'. ~ bbls, l2c: In cases, Mi5 Brilliant
OIL SIC In ehls, isc; stove gasoline. II
cases, Aeo' IN bbls. lie, lsul ion on. IN bDls.
Itr; ~ cases; $40 castor oil. medical
pore. Sl,lp' castor oil. conmercia,' e.iso
per doZsn; turpeatine. in bhis, SSc.
NliiTE l.EAD-SJrcily pure, 6GIcl.c.
stand0rd white lead. NC e"0lNe,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

A dcclsne Of ,,c is notoa N h,gcln,

A decline of &c is noted bn bagg!ng.
Eggs are firm ~ 1890. with yooo
quest.
Turkeys are firm and in good demand
Receipts nave been light all week
Chickens are slow sac at quotai ons
ami the market is stal wen supplied.
Afte, the holidays a decline is expected
IN oranSes--!n fact, sales for IanlSary de-
livery are now made at Zoe a box be.ow
demand is light.
There is A good movement in mo,n s.ne
a4i syrups, ana prices are very steady.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
Cood ruxe.tn,ent uuyInu.

Cargi.! & Ri,ssiissrt,,so, OF Houston say:
A letter from a reliable New York oper-
ator, received today, says 81 nave care
fully watched the outside buying that has
come into the New York market for TINS
past six weeks. and De.icyc / am nearly
right in estimating the holdings of invest
ment buyers at l,Vo1.0D bales. This buy
ing has been the principle sustaining feat
ure during this time, and has been very
beneficial to the Southern planter. as it
mas enabled the spot buyer to pay moro
than cotton was worth for consumption.
as the premium paid in the New York
market allowed HIM a hedging refuge,
with practically no risk of loss.
The quest Oh now H. Will this Invest
mont long iidereat stick. or VIII they be
forced TO cover at sacrifice. llltsc
more comfort was given the nulls today
in bad weather and a little more inquiry
Tor spots. but receipts were of rather
liberal character. although the amount
into s GIN for the week was only 200 bales
In excess Of 1894 being 1901 against 49,
500. This gives ny u date y20S ia excess
OF 1894 and 76i 900 more than last year.
New York closed unchanged from yoster-
day. New orleans unchanged. Spots
steady and unchanged. Quotations FOR sill
Yer in London continue 10 decline slowly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
Nuici ANA strndy Mnrlct.


r. w. Hunter & Co say or todays
cotton marlSet: Liverpool was quiet and
about 4, lower, and the American markets
day. advancing . points and holding in
that range The amount coming into SIGHT
Tor the week was about as early osti
mated, lSs.pi a Slight excess c1mn4retl
wa'h 1854 The total amount lnio sight
since September | Is 6,ilo0o3, which IL
15o.WO bales ahead OF 1891. The movemeut
10 being watched very closely, and any
upon pYsees, as soon as the present freeze
Out game ls finished. Jus; now Il Is sim.
ply Il question at how soon the prrspnt
long interest viii llqullatc, and how much
tlle market WI decline Under this selling
The hears have all the advantage, and can
affard 10 wait. II II takes three or six
months. just as soon as the present little
bettef share 10 respond to natural causes
ana we are inclined 10 the oplnion that
prices WIN advance, There are some goal
pccsie Watching thu market who are be-
slhiNfG ~ believe that the crop has Been
oyerestimRtell, and that the movement
points TO a yic,d only slightly in excess
81 iatp'Ml bales, ara they are ready To
hf4lev9 certaiH - come, The news today
Rom van River was very calServat dive.
and y Is oxFtstti that the employees y5lli
aecf pt the reauc,lon. We are reliably H.
Nrmo1 that the msgke, IA hOneycomhaf,
Win Duyilg orderH all the way from "a
ID poh@ls under present quotations aud
nsal.N WE price ~ so c,selp that TIE dc,
.,.lre WI likely be slow, ana Should some.
tunlg Aappen % turn the tide and start
Shorts 70. covering the bulls would tlke
2 strong hand IN he'plng their errmtrs la
bid prices up.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
WIRE. AND NAILS

Quotations are for less than carload lots
Special prices on carloads
EARBED WlRE-~Gliddea gal So mar
100 lbs, Wauisegal DC higher ;iian G!!dden
WlKE NAIl.S-Ra,a 600 PER keg, adj
vat ces, l0d, I'D and lid, Sc. St, ana I'd 100.
10 and ID, -Vc; Id aad sd, SIC. 80. 45c; ad'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
oNIoNs-colorado. &c per lh.

per d.
POTATOES California and Colorado, 50
Qs5c: sweet potatoes, 35Q50c per bushcl.
POULTRY-Chickens. per dozen, old
hens, s2.006i225 cocks. sl.25G1.50; flyers
according to size, 81. 00d2 20; brokers, 81. 25lp
1.75 turkey hens. S. 501650: turkey goD-
b,ers, s6 5oal0.00; ducks, S2.40M2.75; geese.
cleaned. bulk, sc; in lib cartons, SIC.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
81. Louis Grain lnd prov,s,,,.

-. Louis, Docornhcr f7.-Flonr oIliot and
unetanged. WAeat--Futures lower: snot
s s.eIny' No red, cash, elevator ~. track
a wv ~; extra hari, ce4a Sat9o; Desemocr
~. JanNnrS 70; Jelly S9'a. Corn steaay;
sifs' MAY 2c7s@27 July Is bid. oats firm.
No; cash, elevator 2lM, track ,a: No .
T MN p; December 2lai: May 527.af9oN.
"a See, higher. Prime timothy seed
track -. Hay dull WHISKY 1.1a' CT
,uli ties and baggtng unchanged po,,,
towes; standard mess iobbing SO. Lard
Cor ;o urine steam i.S5; choice 40. Ia
e,M RIBS 'saIf5 so; shorts 5.S7b. Drv sf su
m+ass- soNsd shoulders iT5SI5 40, ex sls1is
snort clear .62ia: ribs 151l, 40 ~ NN1''I
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

(By private wire TO Il, w Hunter & Coz
New YyaN, December l.-AtwJod Violet
g. Co. say; The closing Is at about last
nights figures although the decline at
byerpCol was equal To about to points
here Exports 10 Great Britain ana cOn-
tinent are nor only continuing very large
being today 6a,btD blles, but Liverpool spot
sales are again OF considerable ptopor.
tons Either the cotton goods trade
abroad Us very lnuch better than many
reports have indicated, cr Europe is taking;
cotton very largely at the low price be-
cause Of expecting a considerable Improve
ment latter. IN the meaiNtlme, white tbs
advantage H. to the bears IN mr. cotton
market, profits on that side are slow OF
realization, shorts pref nrriLg TO take smu,l
profits, ami seeming disinclncA - put out
jarsc lanes on that SIDE May contracts
tonight are just 10 points, or s. per bale
higher thun the lowest contracts have
sold since the inauguration OF our c1n-
tract market. Prices msy rccedc q ru3u
further bat apparently good buying viii
continue on dcpress opS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
HOUSTON Wholesale PRICES.
Quotations for Hound Lots of Stapis


These quotations are revised daily and
th"r correctness can be relied upon The
prices are those ruling IN the Houston
Wholesale markets.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18

An exchange says: There seems to be
little doubt that California lemons are
slowly but surely .crowdln,s out foreign
lemons. and that in the not far distant
futures the principal supply of the United
SiGteS VIA be furnished by that State.
The receipts of Mediterranean lemons this
season have been very much less than lor
the corresponding period OF last year. and
while the crop u California for lSg, WAS
in the neighboriood Of .,0,dG0 boMas as
age INST 100000 the year previous, the pnuica-
lions are that tile crop for iSgS will he
iulll Jercoo boxes. The California growers
have facilities Tor curing and hoi,iia,,
lemons tor twelve months. II need ne,
takiur advantage at ans swne Of tho mar
lict to ship tlt"ir fruit az the Eastern
agents report a god demand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-18
New Sugar .tcRnerics.

Work upon the new refinery which Ar
buckle Bros are now erecting in III ooklyr,
is helng pushed. The structure has bstyy,
rooted ard the machinery is being nut
into rcs.t'cn This ma f1inory * " the
most improved pattcrn. ana good doai
the special packing Of SUGAR M snail
nachages, witch are distributed by Ar
hurkle Rrcs. extensively in CONNECTION
with Their coffee trade. The refinery viii
rave olpaeity 81 ahou iVey barrels a
day. asi7 it Is reported IN the trad. th,t A.
VIII be- in Uctivc operation by April or
May -
The Doacher refinery IS also being ran
ldiN completed and VIII, II is understood.
commence operations about tho saw
time "'V