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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
GRAIN TRADERS STIRRED Up.

A FALSE TELEGRAM ABOUT "HOT'' CORN GRE
ArEs EXCITEMENT IN ST LOUIS.
ST. Louis. Jan. much excitement was occa-
stoned on Change to-day when a telegram from
New-York was received which read: There are
600 cars of hot corn at Galveston and New-Or-
leans which are not worth freight charges ST.
Louis exporters up in arms as soon as the
telegram was received. F. B. White telegraphed
the grain inspectors at Galveston and New-Or-
leans They replied that there was no foundation
for the story.
Three prominent grain exporting firms had the
following telegram sent 10 New-York and Chicago:
undersigned will pay $1,000 for the name OF the
party who originated that message and pledge
themselves that If any law exists in this country we
will put said party in the penitentiary II Is sur
missed that the false report originated with persons
who desired TO injure Galveston as an exporting
pOint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
Whue Rroadwav was crowded with vehicles and
POLICEMAN HURT BY A RUNAWAY.

Policeman Baxter. OF the West Sixty-eighth-st.
station. was run over and injured last night at
Seyenty-thrd-st. and Eghth-ave. while stopping a
runaway horse. He sustained Commissions OF the
right leg and body. and removed 10 Roosevelt
Hospital. and subsequently taken 10 his home. No.
342 West Forty-seventh-st. The horse and wagon
belonged TO the Purcell Manufacturing Company.
Twenty-frst- and Broadway. and driven by
Adolph Joke OF No. 24 West Forty-sixth-st. He
was delivering bread at No 20 West Thirty -frst-st.
last night and left the team at the door with a
weight suspended from the bride of the horse. As
he loosened the weight and was about to jump into
the wagon the horse ran away down the Boule-
ward TO Seventy-third-st., where Baxter made an
attempt TO stop it, AS he grabbed the bride tho
horse kicked him In the leg. and he fell to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
FRAGMENTS OF FOREIGN NEWS.

rnndon Ian 7-Edward r. Taylor. alias Arthur
" Platt who was arrested AZ Oxford recently
cha reed with the murder OF Jesse Tyrec in Ken
tucty in 1855 was again arraigned in the Bow
street Police Court this morning and further re-
manded for a week.
London. jan Tho American steamer Cone
ynsurh from Southampton for Antwerp. previously
reported ashore of Terschelng, In the North Sea-
nos been foated and has proceeded for Antwerp.
London. Jan. THE returns issued by the Board
~, Trade FOR December 1896 show Increase OF
ts 5ap 400 in imports and an Increase of Il III 90 in
EXPORTS during that month. compared with De-
cember. 1896.
London Jan. THE British ship Cirfca- Cap
tain Johnson which arrived at Queenstown Janu-
airy 1 from San Francisco. and sailed later for
Rs,fast "a ashore on Copeland Island. on the
northwest coast Of ireland. Her crew were saved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
SPOILED A DEMOCRATIC SCHEME.
MOTION TO ADJOURN PREVENTS THE MINORITY
ORGANIZING THE INDIANA HOUSE.

A MOTION TO ADJOURN PREVENTS THE MINORITY
ORGANIZING THE INDIANA HOUSE.
Indianapolis. Jan. THE sixteth General As
sembly OF Indiana called to order shortly be-
fore noon to-day. In the Senate Lieutenant-iov-
Nye presided. and in the House Representa-
tive Petit elected Speaker by vote OF 81 to a.
Petit is Fairbanks man. and the vote which he
received indicates that Fairbanks Will easily be
elected Senator on joint ballot. unless there Is a
great change in the political wind between now and
January -. the date which the vote for Senator
Is to be taken.
Through some misunderstanding the Senate was
called 10 order an hour earlier than was intended,
and when the Northumberland raped for
order few Republicans were present The Demo-
Gratis threa organize the Senate TO their own
liking but the presiding officer declared motion
10 adjourn carried and the scheme was headed on
The Governors message will be read at Tomorrow
session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
GOTERvOR BLACKS MESSAGE.
ITS BREADTH OF VIEW.

IT'S BREADTH OF VIEW.
From The Poughkeepsis Eagle.
Readers may differ with Governor Black as TO
some Of his recommendations and expressed opin-
ions but his message Is characterized throughout
by a broad view and thorough regard for all the
interests of the State.
THE MAN AND THE MESSAGE.
From The Utica Press
His inaugural address and this message would
seem TO indicate that Governor Black is very
practical man. coming at once to the point Of what
ever he discusses and possessed of ideas of his
own which he is not liable to change without good
reason.
NOT WHOLLY ACCEPTABLE.
From the Watertown Times.
II Is brief condensed original. and abounds in
sharp epigrams II has so much OF good in IL that
we cannot withhold praise. and It has much in II
that is doubtful that one cannot fully indorse IL.
DEMOCRATIC PRAISE.
From The Albany Argus
There is room for differences of opinion on
several Of the subjects mentioned. but the
whole the message is well written. and indicates
that the new Executive Is we-nformed and will
be studous Of the public welfare.
PLEASING CONTRAST.
From the Syracuse Post
II is in refreshing contrast with many such State
papers. II is really readable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
A NEGRO LYNCHED ~ GEORGIA..
HE CONFESSED TO MURDER ARSON AND
ASSAULT.

HE CONFESSED TO MURDER. ARSON AND
ASSAULT
Unadia. Ga. Jan. Anthony Henderson. the
negro who arrested Monday night for tho
murder OF George Sumner and attempted assault
his daughter in Christmas week, was lynched
here last night Henderson arrested near
Auburn and brought here for preliminary trial.
On arrival he made full confession OF the crime,
During the night he was taken from the lookup
and hanged a tree within a stones throw OF the
centre OF the town
The crime for which Henderson Iynched
occurred the night OF December q when Sum-
ner living six miles from Unada. murdered.
The murderer first set fire to Mr.. Summers barn.
The glare OF the flames aroused the old and
he rushed from the house to protect his barn.
AS soon as he emerged from the house he was
shot down. and then the murderer ended his work
by shooting him several times more. While the
old man was gasping his last the negro entered
the house and attempted to assault the young
woman, who had been aroused by the shooting.
Henderson identified by Miss Sumner and &,
posse captured him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
NEW HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION

meeting held Saturday at the Hotel Man
haitian at which a new horse show association was
formed. II. L. Herbert, president OF the Polo Asso-
citation presided. Samuel Willets Perry Tiffany
and j. B. c. Tappan were appointed committee
to draw the constitution and to apply for papers
OF incorporation.
It was decided to hold a three-day horse show
In May on the grounds OF the Queens County
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
AMERICAN APPLES IN EUROPE.

EXPORTS TO THE FOREIGN MARKETS INCREASED
FOURFOLD IN A YEAR
Boston. Jan. The total shipments Of apples for
1896 and including the first two days Of the present
year. TO the European markets were as follows:
From Boston. 725 s42 barrels from New-York. f4-
III barrels: from Montreal. 500 tas barrels; from
Halifax 1905 barrels from Portland. 1l.2g1 bar
rels. and from Philadelphia, 1903 barrels, making
total OF 25sS34 barrels, "a against 52752i barrels
for the preceding year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
STATE EDUCATORS IN SESSION.

Niagara Falls. n. Y, Jan. THE last session OF
the convention of School Commissioners and su-
perintendents was held here to-day. Commissioner
F. V Lester of Lenox County read n paper on
THE Opportunities Which the Training Glasses
Offer Commissioners" and then there was a sym
posium which conducted by Professor Stout, OF
oeneva one Of the State Institute conductors.
The subject discussed How Shall School
Commissioners Be Chosen. and What Legal Quail
ecation shall Be Established" hot contest be-
tween Saratoga and Bnghamton for the next con-
vention in September. resulted in favor OF the
former place by one vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
POOLROOMS FLEECED AGAIN.
BLUE PIECE. RINGER, SENT UNDER THE WIRE
AT BARKsDALE.

AT BARKsDALE.
Detroit Mich JAN THE Journal this even
ing says the gang Of turf operators who have been
making this city their headquarters put another
ringer" under the wire at Barksdale. Md. In Blue
Piece. Blue Piece Is other than the notorious
Tarentum who was ruled off at Windsor last spring,
and VINO has figured in other ringing schemes
since Since the failure of the Hermann deal at the
same track few weeks ago, the gang have been
busy arranging TO win back the money they lost
when this horse disqualified and some thousands
of dollars of theirs left in the bookmakers and
pooroom strong boxes. Although the odds agains,
Blue Piece short. yet it is believed the frowd
cleaned up lot OF money in Cincinnati, chicago.
Toledo Louisville and other poolrooms: The gang
have branches AT Chlllicothe. Ohio; Saginaw, Men,.
and Toronto. Ont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
AFTER NORTHERN PACIFIC LANDS
A CLAIM ON BEHALF OF THE NE" co"r
THAT CALLS FOR THEM ALL

AFTER NORTHERN PACIFIC La>D''
~,.,w M sruALr OF THE NEW COMPANY
THAT CALLS FOR THEM ALL
rn,c.~o Ian. IA claim which has been nied "
~. r.wv organized Northern Pacific company
with special Master A. L. Cary at Mh"auAee'
:. mart of the general claim OF the COM
narv and Ia a special claim Of lien against all tns
Northern Pacific lands. and il presented IN oena'i
NJ the holders of the old preferred STOCK 10 'nc
amount OF s35 100000 of which IS per cent Is he'a
nv the newly organized company. This preferred
STOCK was issued in 1875. when the company w@s
going through one Of its many reorgahi@aeo"
processes To strengthen this stock 1t was oy .
snecial provision made equivalent to a hon on an
the lands In possession OF the Northern racine
road After the recent reorganization % per cens
~ the stock was secured in exchange FOR the newly
issued bonds The company. cniei c'ai'na".
AGAINST the old Northern Pacific Company, iouno
tself IN posse.eion OF majority OF this vaiuaoiS
s,ock and To throw down all the other claims u
has fled claim OF lien on all the unincumoereo
Northern Pacific lands
Joshua Stark the attorney for one OF the ciain
ants said that II this claim was sustained there
would be nothing left for any one
"Au are after the lands east OF the MISSOURI
p,ver said Mr. Stark but now these LANDS are
o,o;,,.d an liens by the preferred STOCKHOLDERS
n,ho are Identical with the Northern facinc hais-
wav S'omnany There will be a contest OF course
and the matter will be thoroughly looked up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
TIE GREAT SALT TRAIN ARRIVES.

The salt train, which started from Silver
Springs. n Y by President-elect Mckinley.
reached Jersey City yesterday afternoon. 1t con-
sisted Of 1903 cars in four sections running at ten
minute intervals. The were at once loaded on
floats and sent to this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
FEARS FOR GULF VESSELS.

Galveston Tex. Jan. IA report was received
here this evening that the schooner Sea Gun, from
ua,aoorda for Galveston with a cargo Of cotton.
had foundered in the Gulf. OF Pass Cavalho.
considerable anxiety is also felt for the schooner
r,,ower Of France. which sailed from Matagorda
at the same time as the Sea 'uii' ana u no" ''e'
due.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
MEETINGS AND ENTERTAINMENTS.

The annual meeting Of the Hebrew Educational
Alliance took place last night in the meetirg-room
of the Temple Emanuel, Isidor Straus president
OF the Alliance read a long report. reviewing the
work of the organization in the last year. IL was
especially devoted to account OF the educatonai
work conducted in the Hebrew Institute. in East
Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
Az ELECTRIC ROADS MORTGAGE.

Chicago. JAN The Mahoning Valley Eiec'r'o
Railway Company yesterday placed mortgage on
record at Youngstown Ohio. 10 the centra' lrus.
Comnanv Of Naw-York. for 81 10000. The amount
will be used in taking up bonds ana nldh'hs "A'.,. "a
sive improvements the lines through the cly anu
extending 10 Niles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

The annual meeting of the Manhattan Philatehc
Society was held last night at the club rooms, No.
351 Fourth-ave The following officers were elected
for the coming year: President. Or. Paul A. Allen;
vice-presdent l. w. George: secretary, o. II. Will
lam: e W. HILL treasurer: exchange manager and
auctioneer Charles De Witt Drew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
panied on the piano By william Norton. Win sivs

The January meeting Of the Patria Club viii DO
held this evening at the Waldorf The speaker
will be Professor John Fiske, the historian ana MS
topic will be "A Soldier Of Fortune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

Adolph Eckenwalder the chef OF the Hctei san
Reno who was accused by Thomas Gaf1gan,
waiter of striking him. was held to await the re-
suit of Gaigan's injuries. in the Yorkville court
Yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

SENATOR HANsBROUGH WILL WIN.
Bismarck ~ D.. Jan. I (spccaD.-The opposition
to Senator Hansbrough has given il UP. The cau-
Gus will nominate him tomorrow for Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
TROUBLE OVER UNEQUAL COMMISSIONS.

Chicago Jan. THE trouble among Western linss
resulting from the inequality Of commissions paid on
rranscontnental passenger business may result in
open reductions Of rates from Chicago 70 California
points The operation Of authorized commissions
from the East TO Pacific Coast points Is make tho
fare via the Southern routes loss than by rhe North
ern roads. and equalize conditions England
agents have giving free sleeping car berihs in
both frst-cass and tourist seepers The Santa Fe
yesterday notice to the chsrmen OF the Trans
continental Passenger Association Of its intention Of
reducing the regular fares by the amount OF the
seeping-car charges. Chairman Caldwell. however,
secured an agreement from the road that Il would
hold the matter In allegiance until after the next
meeting OF the Association when the question will
be thoroughly discussed on account Of the trouble
arising over the payment of commissions II has been
suggested that new bureau. u he under Western
Passenger Association officials and 10 have jurisdic
ton commission business he formed but there
Is tt.e probability that Il will meei with favor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

George Dippe bottle-washer at No. l25 West
Observation-Disclosures committed suicide yesterday al
ternoon by hanging himself to harness hook IN
a stable at No las West -Hundredth-st IL Is
said that he had been disappointed In love-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

Mrs Darwin r. James. president Of the Woman S
Sabbath Alliance will speak on Home Missions"
at the Woman's Union Prayer Meeting to-day. at
II O'clock at the Broadway Tabernacle. Thirty
fourth-st. and Sixth-ave. .r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

AN ADVANCE IN IMMIGRATION RATES.
The Board OF Managers OF the Jsnt Traffic Asso-
citation has ordered advance ia immigrant rates
to take effect March /. The rate fsm Nsw-fork 70
Chicago will be increased from - 10 slo, ana g
other points correspondingy. Only immsr ants rom
foreign countries can travel immigrant tickets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

Ludwig Schuster. German. who came 10 this
country in the early part of the rebellion ana
served In the Union Army until its end. committed
suicide yesterday by swallowing quantity OF car
boc acid at the home OF his friend. Michael
Schulz No. 500 Tenth-ave.. where he occupied
small hall room. After the war Schuster was en-
ployed in a brewery. and was next in the grocery
business He was twice married. Both OF his
wives died and he left alone Lately he had
been out OF work and, being unable to secure nj
pIoyment. had become respondent. He had been
for some time supported by brewers benevolent
association which will see that his body is de-
Gently buried
While Broadway crowded with vehicles and
cable cars. about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
William A. Slocum forty-seven years old. real
estate dealer of No 40 Vanderbilt-ave. Brooklyn
tried 10 pick his way across the street at Cham
ters-st. AS he passed behind a southbound car ne
was struck by northbound car and knocked into
the street head first. BY good luck he managed
scramble to his feet and escape to place of
safety before the wheels reached him: but his
head and right shoulder badly cut, his left
knee was .spraned and he received abrasions OF
the right hand Mr.. Socum was removed TO the
Hudson Street Hospital where his injuries were
dressed by DR.. Brown. Later he was taken home
in a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

New Orleans ypots,

The New Orleans spot market closed
quiet at yesterdays decline.
Ordinary .,..,,.. C;ood M ddims, ~
nvoa ordinary. on INiddiine iau., ~
Low middiing.. ll-lIisalcs. .,........ 5000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

DniIy Interior Movements.

Receipts. Shlpmts. stocl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
HOUSTON DAILY Posn SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER s. 1897

steers 4.2yTS.1S: dressed beef and butcher
steers coat 30; steers undcr 1000 pounds
5p14.7s; stOckers ard feeders a25d}4. 10,
.50df2. 40; bulls 2. 00ai0. Is: TEXAS ana Indian
steers 2,75tt4. IS. cows and heifers 2,0esIS IS
Hogs-Reccipts 100. rhipments 5000; lOc
s Sss; ''snss ~ m.fSs Isl
shipments 600. stsady; native muttons $40
@s.o0; culls ana bucks l.bo1l2. 80; stockers
a5aiS.lo; lambs s.7bdi5.6V.
Kansas City, October 2--Cattic--Reccipt
SO: steady and unchanged. Hog%-Re-
ccipts 5000: 5Sfl0o lower; heavlcs :. sofiS.9S.
gs Ssa a. sssSs5s MAea * s'Sgs'Ss ls sss
Sheep--Rcoeipts 1900; stcndy: lambs 2.76lf
SIS: muttons 2.o0at3.S.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
IESS MUCH IMPROVED.
10 Jobbers Think October Nill
Break the Record.
MONEY MARKET IS EASIER.
Ia for Loans Less Than Usual
his season--BoOts and shoes
Higher-NOtes.
ONCE OF The Post,

Houston, Saturday, October 2.
heal business situation has been
hproved in the last day or SO, and
kk closes with much activity N
Country merchants have recov-
I'm their yellow fever fright and
lin ordering freely. The inter-
with business in the early part of
was a sore trial to Houston job
they believe that trade will now
he better in consequence thereof
Il October will show the largest
ht have been recorded In several
September made splendid record.
the nervousness that existed
out the State during the latter
the month.
lct that cotton Is no longer con-
n the interior. but Is moving for
exporters In Houston and Calves.
a very favorable feature OF the
ttuation 1t relieves the country
ut of a heavy load and puts a
zeal Of money in circulation that
ltherwise be tied up. The price OF
pie is still unsatisfactory. but there
neral feeling that the market is
Var the bottom and that the next
change will be toward a much
! evel of values. Before the turning
reached. however, there may be a
decline. which will prove very dis.
Eng to the Texas farmer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03


New York, October 2.-coffee-Options
opened with near months steady and dis
tant ronths barely steady. at unchanged
prsces TO 8 points decline. closed quiet at
& net gain OF points TO a decline OF s
points; sales SEQ bags. Spot dull; No 4.
irveace Z, jobbing ~; mild steady; Cor
dova io,k1lsh.
Total warehouse deliveries from tho
United States 22.333. including 2i.ss3 from
New York; New York stock today ssl.379;
United States stock 40 $780, aftoat for the
United States 10000: total visible for the
United States I0,Ss9, against 504.47I last
year and 60i, Az In 1895.
Santos. October 2.-Conee quiet; good
average Santos 800 rssis per 10 kilos; re-
cetpts 5000; stock 1.1i5.000.
Hamburg, October 2-~Coffec opened u
pig lower. closed with March showing q
net icss OF x pig. others unchanged; sales
t0D bags. 4it
.Hayre. October e--cofree quiet and un-
charged; sales 600.
RIO. October 1-Coffee steady; No. I
Rio $40 res per 10 kiios: receipts 1900;
SGrrER AND EGGS.
New York, Octobsr l-Eggs stesdy; ~
ceipte ~ packeGee: ef4te Aud Yennnyt'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
|UsToN PRICE CURRENT
HEAVY STAPLES,

hEaN OIL AtNLES.
quotations are revised daily and
Freciness can be relied upon. The
lre those ruling in the Houston
Pc markets:
NlTIoN-Powder. per kes, s4.Ooa
sting powder. sl.G5 per keg: dron
u sack. sl.25; buck. $3.50.
|N--Extra short clear, in sacks.
fgulars Tao; boxed &c higher:
bellies. SsQS 1856: New York salt
S3-S4S 5-sc. breakfast bacon, on
ING AND TIES--Carload lots. 10
eton.. or Galveston. October ship
Paggfns. lb. ls-l6c; 24 10. nc:
Prov, 4o lb. S3c; 80 Id, 73c; Delta,
small lots from store, bagging he
Ia higher: ties, Sc per bundle
Y-stick. wrapped. basis "a. Gun
70; Special sizes. nc higher.
!hE-Rio and Coruova: Fair ga
ne nal2lsc; choice l3Ql4c; fancy
pea berry l7alsc Roasted coffee:
Crescent. 100 10 cases. $l0.T5.
'W. Arbuckle's Arbosa. 81. 90, ba-
Ek-Carload lots: Tidal Wave s.. 50;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
PAINTS AND OILS.

OIL-Linseed. in bbls. raw 42c: boiled
44c. Petroleum. water white. $50 test in
bbis, lac: N cases. Sizes. prime white $50
test, in bbls, lie: in cases sl45 Brilliant
oil, $l70: in bbs, l3c: stove gasoline. In
cases, sI60: in bbls, l4c; Eupion OIL in
bbls. lie; In cases. $40; castor oil. med
zeal pure, si.10; castor oil, commercial. C2isc
per dozen; turpentine, in bbls, SIC.
WHITE LEAD-Stri,tty pure. 6l6Nc:
standard white lead. 4ihc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

Sea Fairy. second roller patent, ueJ: Sea
Nymph, extra rolIar fancy. $40; Sea Pearl
$3.50; rye Hour $50: Pur1pernlcksI IL 70.
special rates for shipments to Interior
points; flour In barrels lSc above sacks:
10 naIi barrels. 3Qc above barrels,
FANINACEOUS CiOODS--tsrits. hom!uy
r r,, cream meal, In bbls. 800; pearl
= .nsa.; an 20 10 sacks. sl.e6dl.70 per hbl OF
SACKS scotch oats 81 10 per case; CSohim-
pian oats H15; Friends oats 81. 20.
%. ~ "a STANDARD, 9AGs,sc. picnic hams
doNEY--ln eo-lt cans, extracted. nssa
tl$c In comb. saioo; in i2.lb cans, extract.
f.AKD-Rennea t,erccs. compound. ..o.
ieai. 6Aa5 5-sc; 20 10 cans &c higher thin
s uerses; 10 ID cans Ac higher; ID cans.
oIHsssmR sass Il f fair ss,sc. pr,rn.
s"gylc; cho.ce S926c; fancy SDI32c.
RICE Extra fancy head. 5nf5xc;
Snen fs@ac; fail 4G4lsc: Fancy imported
~ RopE-Bass for Tie. sisol sxc mamla
'c; gotten llI1lhc.
~, SaiT-L Liverpool. coarse. s00T5,: fne. q
49, s% ulsiana. coarse. sfc; rine. s5s.: bar
a ae -iss' s225 co.'s, $3.50; ioo-ss. $3.50.
SALT E1sH-Maekerei. No. /. in lo.,b
K ssr sgcmSI.co; half barrels. ss.2sa55o.
SIAHCH-Standard goods. peariin 10 III
c., es; SMc Royal Gloss. bulk. s5-sc:
Nick.l. 10o packages. pet box. $2S5, corn
s'S STeh PIC Fer u. 20 and 40 III boxes.
Su,iAR-ouotations are for small lots:
s S,a prices given ON carload orders,
granulated. in sacks, s-l6c: standard
o CUTS, and powdered. l1-16c: Louisiana
use.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
IRectsl Shpts Stock
Week.
WORLDS visible supply.

The worlds visible supply of cotton In.
creased $4,000 bales this week, against an
increase of 252,00O fer the same week Of
last year. The present supply is 6sO,6pO
bales less than on this date IN 1896 The
following table gives the supply today and
ON this date In previous years:
1S97...........1.474,23 2 1895. 2445496
1885,. 49,. ,1o4922 1894. .53S