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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Central Labor Union.

AT the regular meeting of the Rhode
Island Central Labor Union, held at l4i
Weybosset street, Friday evening, Feb.
-, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, p. j. SulIi-
van; vice president, David Evans; record
ing secretary. John Ii. Cook; Bnanoial
secretary, Frank Randall; treasurer,
Joseph Murphy; trustees, Alex Powers,
j. Monahan, Max Muller; auditors, II.
Frasier, +. p. Ecoy, William O'Nein. The
next meeting will he held Friday, March
II, st 14l Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Mitchell Gives Up the Fight.

Salem, Oregon, Feb. %. -Scnator Nit
chell has abandoned the fight for re-.
election to the United States Senate as
the joint session has adjourned. His sup
porters have gone home claiming the leg
islature adjourned sino die. Both the
senate and temporary house left without a
quorum, but measures to perfect organizs.
tions are now under way. Attempts at
reorganization were confined largely 20
the house. When it is ready for business
it is anticipated that there will be little
trouble in getting back enough senators
to make up q quorum OF 20.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Studies of Local City Government.

An important series Of studies in locsl
city government led by those whose
official position or special learning enables
them to speak with knowledge of the
topics presented, will be begun in the
Bell street chapel, tomorrow evening.
George Grafton Wilson, Pm. d.. professor
of social and political science at Brown
University, viii make an address on
General Outlines of Our City Govern
ment." This will be introduced by
brief account of methods of preserving
public records. Tho speakers will answer
all questions submitted. The public is
invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

This is what those important little
organs, the kidneys are when heslthy.
in disorder they may differ in all three
particulars. Disease usually destroys
them excessively, not simultaneously,
and one may be active while the other is
semi -parslyzed. Give to both q heslthful
impulse, without exciting them, with
Hoststter's Stomsch Bitters, which fore
stalls such dreadful mslsdies ss Brig hts
disesse and diabetes. Use the Bitters,
also, for mslarisl, bilious, rheumatic
nervous, bowel and kidneyble. rou I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
NO GREAT LOSS.
River Reaches a High Point at
Wheeling, w. Va.
Ohio River Railroad Blocked by Flood
at Moundsvilie.

Wheeling, WA, FEB. 25.-The river in
the Wheeling district reached it's maxi
mum height last night at IL o'clock, the
marks at the public landing registering
80 feet inches. Though many house,
were entered no great loss has been sus-
tained, nut foot more of water would
have meant great loss to manufacturers.
AT Moundsvilie the Ohio river railroad
is blocked by the flood and trains are
coming in to Wheeling over the Balti-
more and Ohio. The Ohio River railroad
is not running trains south OF Point
Pleasant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
A Torpedo on the Rail.

A mischieous person placed a railroad
torpedo on the street car track at the
corner of Weybosset and Richmond
steets, just before o'clock last night and
there::was a report giving the impression
that suicide or violence had been com.
mitted. The police visited the spot, ex-
pecting trouble, but there was nothing
for them to do. The explosion was made
by an Eddy street car while rounding the
corner Into ~eyeesset street. No one
knows who the practical joker was.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
WAS SHOT DEAD.
John Grossom Killed In Front Of
His Home.
Two Of the Dead Mans Sons Were
Captured and Placed in jail.

Guthie, Oklahoms, Feb. 25.--The feud
bet ween the Lurtin snd Grossom fam
lilies gave rise recently to reports that The
town of Stroude had been raided, and has
resulted In another killing. At daylight
today Jobu Grossom, the loader was shot
to death In front Of his house In the
Creek country,b by Deputy Sheriff Bentley,
who was one of posse that tempted
to arrest Grossom ana his two sons, Sol
omon and Garfield. 1be sons were cap
tured and are in Jail ut Chandler. The
arrests sre the result Of kidnapping by
faction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
AY. p. S. c. e. Entertainment.

At the close of the entertain ment given
by the prayer meeting and social commit
tees of the Y. T.. s. &. T.. in the Cranston
street Baptist church, last evening, ice
cream and cake were served. The musical
ana literary program was rendered by
Msssrs. worsly and Clsrk, Miss Agnes
Psyton. Miss willard, Mr.. Fred Place, and
Miss Susie Brown. The black board mis-
sicnary problem amused the large CON-
papy In attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Notary He'll for Perjury.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 25-Ex- n tary
Public Cooney, has teen held to answer
to chsrges Of perjury in connection with
the alleged acknowledgment of the late
James q. Fair TO deeds. giving $4,000, 600
worth of property to Mrs. Ne,tie Craven a
school teacher. In his decision superior
Judge Cook intimated that in addition to
perjury the evidence was sufficient to
conclude that forgery bad also been COM
mitted in preparing the lead pencil deeds
held by Mrs. Craven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Death Not Far Off.

Stamford, Conn.,, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher had q somewhat rastlsss
night and this morning Is noticea bly,
weaker. The aged woman is apparently
not suffering, but her friends state that
her condition has become such that her
death is merely q matter of waiting. Rev.
Samuel Scoville, Mrs. Ieecher's son-in-
law, said this morning that death was
hardly expected today but 1t was looked
or within two or three days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Lots of Music.

The Providence Opera House orchestra will
be doubled for the engagement of Jack and
the Beanstalk," commencing next Monday
night, thus making complete operatic or
chestra. 1t is said that there are more musical
numbers in the beautiful extravaganza than
in any of the current comic operas. The score
is by Mr.. A. b. Sloane, society gentleman
of Baltimore. Md, who has devoted the great
er part Of his life to study among the ceebrat-
cd masters OF the old world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
y. J. CHENEY a. CO.. Props. Toledo. q.
We the undersigned have known r. J.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legation made by their firm.
WEST A. TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists. To-
ledo. O., wALD1NG, KiNNAN e. MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Nails Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the bloot and mucous sur
faces of tho sysiam. Price sse.-per bottle
"old By Druggists Testimonials free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Exhb tion OF NewSpap .r Art.

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-The oreuine
OF th' exhibition of newspaper art un.
dertsken in the cause of Charity by the
san Francisco Chronicle attracted q large
crowd. Over 500 pictures are exhibited,
many OF them framed. On Saturday even
ing the closing night. there will be an
suction sale OF pictures not purchased
privately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Jerome Kennedy RetireS.

The Boston firm OF Miner Heal Il Co.,
has purchased the contents of the store
at tho corner of Westminster ard Dor
rance streets, and Jerome Kennedy who
has done business at that place for n long
period will retire from sctive trade. Fail
ing health is the cause OF This retirement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
A Concert OF Nations.

A "concert of nations" was given in
ST. Pauls NJ. T.. church last evening and
II was highly entertaining to a large
audience. The church was prettily decor
ated with bunting and the national
colors. A chorus OF 40 singers dressed in
tho costumes OF nations rendered a de-
lightful program. The chorus had re-
freshment after the concert.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Judge John II. stiness. president of tho club
finally announced that this was business
meeting Of the club and though good part of
the business had already been disposed of he
must announce the choice OF officers for the
ensuing year. He said that before making the
announcement of the nominations made by
the committee for president he must say
there were two doclinations OF the office of
president. He had himself declined re-eec-
tion and Charles II. Merriman, the vice presi.
dent had refused promotion 10 the Office Of
president This the speaker said was duo 10
Morriman's modesty, but as Mr.. Norman
had other qualities the committee was forced
TO accept his doclination.
Judge Stiness then announced the following
nominations and they were unanimously APP
proved of by the club Charles Warren Lip
pitt, president, class Of '65 Rathbone Gard
ner, vice president, class of ~: Lucian
Sharpe, Jr., treasurer, class of '93; William G..
Poland. class of '6s; Robert ]. Gammell, class
of ~; William Allen Dyer, class of 'S6; John
L. Blodgett, secretary, class of 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Melba VIII Not Go TO Chicago.

Chicago, Feb.25. Mime. Melba has given
up tho hope OF coming to Chicago for the
opera SESSION. Her physicians have de-
clarsd IL impossible for her to make the
journey. She has had q return .of infu.
enzs which attacked her some months
ago and In addition is suffering from
malarial fever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Leg Broken by a Fall.

Arthur Powell, IL years old. is at the
Rhode Island hospital with broken leg.
He was in the woods yesterday and fell
from q tree. The injured lad was taken
from Reservoir avenue to the hospital 10
the am bulsnce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Members Night at Art Club.

The members night entertainment at
the Providence'Art Club last evening con-
sisted of q concert by the German Society
Einklsng, and solos by MIR. A. 7. Foster,
violin, and Mrs. A. I. Foster, cello, and
Mr.. Bonner accompanist. The new sketch
room was opened and it served the pur-
pose Of q stage for the talent. After the
enjoyable concert q collation. was served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Kansas Freight Rate Law.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 26.-Tbe proposed
maximum freight rate law has been killed
ia the state senate which passed the Har-
ris bill after knocking out the maximum
freight rate clause. As passed by the
senate the bill gives the state railroad
commissioners authority to form rates
with power to enforce their decisions by
mandamus proceeding in the state court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
what's the Trouble, h Il Sick Head.

what's the Troublei Is Il Sick Head
ache7-Is IL Biliousness9--Is u Sluggish
Liverg-ls your skin sallowf-Do you feel
more dead than alive. Your system needs
tonipg-Your Liver isn't doing its work
Don't resort to strong drugs-Dr.
Aguew's Liver Pills, 10 cents for 40 doses,
will work wonders for you. Sold by n.
l.. Lotnrop, IS wesfnninsfer; Blapding
a Banding. "a snd 5s weybossct; George
I.Glsfiin Co.. 62 TO az south Nam
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
A Receiver Applied For.

Wabash, Ind. Feb. 25 5--Application
was Yesterday made in the Wa bash circuit
court for a receiver for the wab Mer-
camille company owners OF the Big Four
department store, one of the largest bust
ness concerns in the city. Tbe company
had q capital stock Of $4,000. The assets
are f35, 900; liabilities s22, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

The indoor athletic games by the junior
members OF the Y. M. &. A., will take
place In the gymnasium, Saturday after
noon. Fob. "a, at 3 O'CLOCK. Ladies' night
will be celebrated Wednesday evening,
March 8, In the gymnasium.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Germanic at Queenstown.

Queenstown, Feb. 25.-The White star
line steamer Germsnic. Capt. McRisnley
from New York on February IL, for
Queenstown and Liverpool, was sighted
here ar IL o'clock this morning. Owing
to the bad weather she old not commu.
nicste with the shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

II Is surprising what ''wee bit OF a thing"
can accomplish. Sick headache. constipa.
tion. dyspepsia. sour stomach. dizziness are
quickly banishcd by Dcwitts Little Early
Risers Small pill. safe pill. Best pill.
Joseph S. Johnston's Pharmacy, sB West
minister street; Metzgvr's Pharmacy, xD
Norih Main street; Alfred's Pharmacy. n
Eddy street: Joseph Driver. Riverside Phar
m acy, ssNsnton aycnus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Governor Charles Warren Lippitt was tho
next speaker. Tie thanked the president and
members for the honor conferred on him by
elccting him president His Exctlency said
that the advantage ~ n thorough oiuration
could BE- seen In any walk % business life 20.
day and the tendency of tho time made IL abb
soluieiy necessary 10 bring 60 business the al.
vantage ~ scioncc. IL was the duty of those
presnt TO lead the world on better lines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
PreSsmen Leave Their Work.

Sacramento. CAL, Feb. 25. The press
men employed Ia the state printing Office
have Quit work and refuse TO go back.
They say they have received no wages for
six weeks, and they see no prospect of
getting any. The cause OF the trouble IL
n veto by Governor Budd OF bill sppro.
pristing 10000 for the use Of tho state
printing offices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
Steamer Assyrlan at Halifax.

: Halifax, N. B.. Feb 25-Ths Allen Line
steamer Assyrion, for this port and Port.
land, Maine, which was several days over
due, was signalled of Halifax early this
morning. The weather was very thick
and IL 10 thought she win anchor outside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25
A Pawtucket Pension.

Washington, Feb. 25-Tbe followin
pension ohsnees resulting from the issue
of February IL, ~ announced: Rhode
Island -Originai-Frank Lee, Pswtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

: Cheaper gas has been the cry Of people In
many cities, Boston among the mum Der
and one OF the results seems To have been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-25

Our low prices for these stand
ard qualities are worthy of atten-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01

GRAIN AND HAY.
. Carload lots. Job cars. from mills: dsal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
COFFEE.

New York. March si,--coffec- Options
opened barely steady with prices i5ds0
points lower. closed STEADY. SOFAS ne,
lower Spot coffee Rio weak; No. IT,
voice 81: io,blng sa. Mild weak; Cor
dova l5lii5t, sales 1000 No. 7 Rio So. 500
bags Marsraiho private terms.
TOTAL warehouse deliveries from the
United States, S3Gi, including ssS7 from
New York; New York stock today 9s3
0s; United States stock ils.Hi. aflelt for
the United states $1,000, Total visible for
tho United States 1851. against i&,Ss
lac year.
Santos. March sl.--Coffe-9uIet; good
average Santos 200 res per 10 kilos. Re
ccipts 5000: stock $4,000.
Hamburg. March 3i.--coffee n pig low
RIO, March si.--coffec-- 7. l0,2no refs
per 10 kiics Exchange s 1-se Receipts ~
o00. cleared for United States 5000: for Fu-
.ope 600: stock $4,000
Havre. March sl.-closcd easy Y 10 1Mf
net lower: sales 1900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
FINANCIAL.
GALVESTON. s,cr,,,'r .r-n,,ss &,

Galveston. Stcrlhg exchange. sixties,
S.H buying; nS selling. New York sight
sc discount buying, &c premium selling
H-w Orleans sight isc premium selling.
&c discount buying
New York; Sterling exchange, bankers
slNttes' N.soNs commercial sixt'es' i'sot2.
% l5-l6. francs, bankers sixties 5.lSis1'
5.iiis, commercial SIXTIES. 5.lSHH5lSls.
i>ew orleans: Sterling exchange coIa-
niercial, sixties. H.SiikU4 S5i4: francs, COM
n,rclal sixties 5lsI: New York sight.
BARRIERS sl.0O premium, commercial c5c dis
count.
rate las4li2 per cent silver IS l5-l6d, con-
so!s illA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
NEW YORK MONEY,

New fork. March 3l.-Clcarings sa2, l55.-
1874 balances 81 l05, Az.
Money on call nominally li2aiA last
loan ~. closed at lianl%, per cent; primo
mercant1 lie paper 3isni per cent. sterling
exchange easy, with actual business IN
bankers hills at 1874 for demand and
So, for co days; posted rates 4 S6ie and
sSai SSia commercial bills IS; silver
certificates 6la,m62; hdr silver 81 His, Mex.
lean dollars isi4mi9'e.
Governments bonds strong; State bonds
quiet. railroad bonds firm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
on sHIPBoARD NOT CLEARED.
COTTON SEED PRODUCTS.

New York. March 3l.--Cotton seed prod
ucts are easy. with prices as heretofore
Prime crude oils, barrels. 2oc: prime sum
ncr yellow. in barrels. 23c: prime cotton
seed meal. $50. 0ofi 20. - per ton.
New Orleans, March 3l.--rhe market for
cotton seed products is very quiet: prime
crude oil. !, bulk. i5'sHl6c. prime sln,mer
yellow, in barrels, 2lfp22c: meal and cake
$4,000 90 per short ton. long ton. for
EXPORT $i700nls.0O.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01

ers charge from store "a lcc more per 100
lbs on bran. 213c per bushel on oats and
corn and 100 i5c per 100 lbs on hay.
BRAN--77ikc.
Chopped CoRN-esc per 100 lbs.
cORN--356 SEC, sacked
OATS--White Nebraska 27tssi2sc.
HAY-Aifalfa. lz.Jcfii3.0o per ton; millet
si2oo. timothy. Si3olhl4.oo; South Texas
prairie. S.conlooo; North Texas prair.e.
Sa5gai051
SORGHUM sEED-si.5o per 100 lbs; mil.
IL, 81 N
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01

higher on stronger Eastern markets;
crtamery i6I,e,is; dairy loIlS.
ST. Louis March I.--Butter FIRM
creamery i7d2s; dairy iodis. Eggs--Lo"s7
New York, March 31-Eggs-Receiptss 81 u;
3d. steady. Western eAgloi southern "a
I2B
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
GALVESTON STATEMENT.

Net receipts Of cotton a; Galveston to-
dav were 81 bales. this season. l.3oo.gls:
same time last season, S61 ISL.
Gross re'op,S this season, $50 same
times II ST season. $50 10l.
Exports today none; total exports this
season. l.SSj53, same time last 1cason.
Stock this day is 7l,7io. OF which II 5SO
IRE on shlphoard not cleared Stock TN 6
day last year was $3.50, of which 2i,iN'
were on shipboard, not cleared.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
LONDON MONEY.

london, Mlrch 3l.--Consols Tor mo ncy
iiis,. for the account III rs; Mexican cen
trail new fours SOL: bar silver Is 5-i6d per
ounce; money 2 PER cent. rate OF discount
N the open market for short and three
months bills 3-S(liH per cent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
FINANcIAI. CABLnGRAM.

New York. March 3i.-rhe Evening
Posts London financial cabogram says.
The stock markets were lfelesS today
Americans were good hut the close was
weak, there he mr. no support. The Paris
bourse was better after dullness and the
Berlin market was steady.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
STOCKS.
Following wore the CLOSING quotations on leadin
$ ocss OF the New hors Exchange toiay
SUGAR.

New orleans. March 81 -Sugar-Oper
kettle quiet 2tl%s. centrifugal finn:
whites IL ,ltWS Us, ycllows z 7-l6a1a,
seoon'M 2t4ai SIG. Molssses. firm centii-
fugul 5us.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
NEW ORLEANS.

New orleans, March 3L--Hcc pro1ucis
very dun pork, Old So, new 9h, .ori, re.
fined ,ie'rces a.. boxed meats dry SAT-
shoulders 81. sides SIS; bacon. 81 ar rin
sidts s.. hams, cho ce sugar cured ehH
ea. Coffoe- o, ord nary tn low fatr IN
l4i- Flour frm. extra fancy @ui CD
Prime IL oo9is ~: choice II .ooais o. Corn
steady, No . sacked. MIXED SO. Oats-No.
? sacked 23Q2i. R.re steady: ordinary TO
good 3A.ntia.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
BITTER AND EGGS.

Chicago. March n Butter firm. cream.
cry l6nn; dairy ll&ls, Cheese-Flrm 100
ION Eggs-Easy. fresh SAaSia.
Kansas City. Butter-Ereamery hIl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01

St Louis. March Sl.-Cattle-Receipts
2oJ0 shipments 100; active and steady for
natives, Texans shade higher; fancy eN-
PORT steers b lOGl ) 30: fajr to choce native
Shipping steers lop5.W, dressed beef and
rounds .5J1ft. Is, stocknrs and feeders 30
IA %; cows and heifers 2.o1Ui %. Hcgs--
Receipts 1000. shipments 100: steady TO
strong and active, light 3.e514. o5; mixed
3. 7Gd4 30: heavy 3 6oqII5. Shsep-Receipts
1000. shipments none; strong; nave mat
tons 65q47 lambs i,40no.5l; Texas
grass and fed sheep 5 ooi3.I5.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City. March si,wheat steady
md iirm, No. hard f9Gsl, NO. 2 red '"'s'
No. spring 70. Corn steady an! aStive.
No mixed 10. oats duet, rather weak. ,
No. 2, ana Hay steady and unchnnecd
Rec elpts-W Wheat goo. corn $500. oats "
ooo sh pments--W Wheat 5000. corn 81, iop
oats 1000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
NEW YORK.

Nrw York, March i.--Whost- Receipts
lhr5. exports 6S.asi, spot weak: No. rcd
isliNc NJ, lower: No red March 50. May
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
LIVE STOCK.
HOUSTON.

Market on all classes of stock has
much better tone this week and an up.
ward tendency: all classes IN demand a..
quotations. calves md cornted hogs W.
az present bare of nogs and calves.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01

Kansas City. March 81 .--Cattle-Receipts
500. shipments 2so1. steady to strong:
Texas steers 3.0oGi.65; Texas cows 2.5oa
200 native steers 3.2id5. 10; native cows
and hofers l.5ani 90: stockers and feeders
2 luuo.70. bulls 9g0Ui.i5. IIogs-Re reipts
l2.0oo shipments 300; weak 20 Sc lower:
bulk OF sales 3, Sog3.9o: heavies 3,s5I3 80.
Z 7Om3 30: workers. 3s5dS9O; piss 3.Oon5.t0.
sheep - Receipts 1000, shipments 400;
steady.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01
HIDES. TALLow AND pEEswAx.
rrlcst paid by Houston dealers
THE WOOL MARKET

Prices pad by Houston dealers
Twelve months. medium. 1s
iGeiVe months. me. IA
Six months. la2c less.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-01

St LOUIS. March 3l.--Flour dull, steady
weak spot steady. No. rel. cash. Gle
a'or nominaliy o. track 81 May NS,ff
s77s; July 49,. asked. Corn-Fntures aat-
ia; MAY 22ss bid. July g1s oats duil
ami steady for futures. with spot i,c h gh-
or. No. cash ISL, biz; May ~ bid Jnly
isl, bid. Rye lower, @p&.s. Barley ro'nl,
sacked east track nominally 5ed5a. Flax
So 81 nom ually 72is Prime timothy seed
> G0da 20. Hay quiet and firm; pra r-
COtton tics G5 Bahhing $685.. Fork
steady standard mess jobbng S.5nG9. IN.
Lard easy. prime steam ZOO choica 40.
Bacon EoNed shoulders 400: extra short
clear ard shorts 5.22is ribs h.i5. Dry salt
mests--R oxed shoulders SLY; extra short