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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK. May S.-The weekly
/ bank statement shows the follow
INK changes. Reserve. decrease, St,o-l'uOVi
loans. decrease, S9l1 600. specie increase
$4,000 legal tenders, decrease, So'ooo,-
200: deposits. decrease, S6,jU2tOO; circu-
lation. decrease, S32y9OO. The banks now
hold S44O95,y75 in excess Of the require
ment of the - per cent rule
The Financier says:
ment of the New York banks for the week
ending May Sth reflect, in a debated man
ner the movement OF gold TO Europe our
ing the last ten days. The withuiaMa'
of legal tenders for gold export purposes
is shown in the contraction OF S6Oos' 2W
i'm legal tender item. The difference be
tween the nine millions actually with
drawn and the reported decrease has becn
made up apparently through the leceiptS
Of money from the interior. me tolal
loss i'm cash during the week was ~. ILL.,
800 but II Is noteworthy that the banks,
while they have been losing legal tenders,
are gaining gold, the Increase since the
export movement began aGsregatinS
$500 900 The detail statements shows
that the legal tenders Withdrawn by gold
exports were furnished principally by me
Hanover National. the National Bank or
the Republic. the Park National. and one
or two others Of the large clearinghouse
institutions Tho gain in specie is distrib-
uted wen throughout the list, but as.
usual very small percentage of the
banks hold the greater part OF the gold
now i'm clearinghouse vaults. The de-
crease Of SOL COO in leans is a disappont-
ing feature Of the statement. Ii was
brought about probably through liQuida-
tion i'm special accounts, as the demand
from mercantile sources is stronger than
one week ago. The operations noted re-
suited In a decrease OF ~, JO2 COO in net
deposits and the reserve was reduced
81 s2l CSC bringing the total 10 S44. O9j,975,
which is lower than has been reported
since January last.
While the present rates for money con-
tinue low. and have been scarcely affected
by the recent gold Withdrawals. n IS
worthy of mention that the loans OF New
York banks are now thirty millions larger
than for the corresponding week in 1896
The deposits are. however scventy-hve
millions larger than al that time. and
the excess reserve is S2l7OO.OOO larger
The enormous volume of imports now
pouring into this centre win without
doubt exercise an influence on the mar
ket sooner or later. For the week end
ing May IN the total for dry goods and
mercandse was nearly eighteen and one
half million dollars, an increase of three
and one-haf million dollars over the pre-
yious week, and the largest. with the ex-
ccpton OF IT,, in the history of the coun-
try
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
PORT NEWPORT NEWS. MAY s, 1897
ARRIVED
THE BEDFORD CTR BANK CASE.
Prejudice Caused the Run on the Bank,
Indicted by the L. :. Grand Juiy.

BEDFORD CITY, VA, May Special.
only two witnesses for the defence were
put on the stand IN the Berry trial this
morning. Or. G.. a. Board testified that
the feeling Of the people in the county
was so strong against the high school
matter. with which Berry was connected,
that they had carried their prejudice to
the extent Of drawing their money from
the hanks and it was this run the de-
fence claims caused the failure.
John Smith testified that he considcrd
the brand OF Federation tobacco of which
Berry Brothers are proprietOrs. as a
very valuable one. Court adjourned at
o'clock till Monday morning. Judge
Barksdale and the attorneys on both
sides going home for Sunday.
The jury escorted By two deputies paid
a visit to the Peaks Of otter this after
noon.
News from Abingdon states that an
indictment for making false entries in
the First National Bank books Of this
place has been found against T. ID. Berry
president and Charles l. Mosby. cashier.
by the United States grand jury.
The negro Percy Hill who was shot
Yesterday by Conductor BOndurant while
stealing a ride Is somewhat better.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

1s3: western. s; burleys. ~; Tugs dark,
30. Total 39s hogsheads
Sales OF new dark loose tobaccos on
the Richmond (va.) breaks for the week
ending to-day. sJ.4N, pounds. highest
price for the week. $l6
The tobacco inspector reports to-day:
Inspections-Bright, hogsheads. Rein
spections-Dark, hogsheads
And for the week ending to-day:
Inspections-Bright. 100 hogsheads and
. tierces: dark, 81 hogsheads and 100
tierces: western, : hogsheads Reinspec-
tions-Bright, 43 hogsheads. Total IN
spcctions for the week ending to-day. 197
hogsheads and iO2 tierces; total reinspec-
ton for the week ending to-day. 50 hogs
heads and l fierce. Iotal sampllng Tor
the week ending to-day 30 hogsheads
and 1O3 tierces.
MYERS. Allegheny, shockoe. cren-
shaw's, Davenport's, Seabrook's Old Do
miuion and Naughans tobacco ware
houses report to-day; Receipts, 81 pack
ages: deliveries. 81 packages.
The same tobacco warehouses. with
Tongs' Stonewall. Meals. Planters. Farm
ers. and Williams & Rehling's added, re-
mort for the week ending to-day: Re
ceipts. 277 packages; deliveries, 3J7 pack
ages
Excess of the deliveries over the re-
ceipts for the week ending to-day, so
limited states internal revenue collec-
fions on tobaccos for the city OF Rich
mond. va. to-day: Cigars and cigarettes,
81. l32 %; plug tobaccos, $l,3G47O. Total,
81. 496.IJ.
United States internal revenue collec-
lions on tobaccos for the city of Rich
mond Va. for the week ending to-day
Cigars and cigarettes. S2O.na3 81. Mug TO-
baccos. s12. COS "a Total S33 5902i.
United States internal revenue collec-
ton on tobaccos for the city OF Rich
mond, Va. for the week ending Saturday,
April o. 1896: Cigars and cigarettes. :l3.
35o.T7: plug tobaccos, S,3.335.sl. Total,
S28,69J5S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Dress Goods Buyiud.

Pity the poor merchant who had not
bought heavily of Dress Goods tefors
the tariff agitation. Already prices
have advanced considerably. wife we
are closing up surplus stocks al sur
prising reductions. This weeks sale
Includes the finest OF
IMPORTED COLORED DRESS STT'FFS.
The phenomenal success OF our Colore4
Dress Goods this season Is due 10 tho
fact that our styles were exclusive and
prices correct. Recent large additions
and the advanced season demand quick
unloading, hence cut prices:
AT l5c.-2 styles SILK and Wool n "a
TO liz wide) French and German
High Art Novelties, suitable bridal.
tailor. and general dress service, cor
rect value 1926. $50 and sl.75.
AT 69c.-A varied and select assert ment
OF Wool and SILK and Wool Mixtures.
checks and faacies. including some Of
he choicest 81 styles OF this seasons
Importation.
At 5ec.-An unbroken line OF German
SILK Mixed Fancy Checks, I'm four lead
Ing colors. beautifully blended. and un-
matclablc sJc value
AT i9c.-ImpOrted Lace Examines. the
transparent kind. silk mixed lace de-
sign In mixed colors. very swell. and
fun yard and a half wide. regular I5c.
value.
At 2Jc-All-Woci Oi-t yard wlde)
Cloth Finished Gheviots. pretty coiors.
contracted markings. very effective;
can't be reached again for zoe.
AT 2Jc.-An endless variety OF Fan
cies. Checks. and Mixtures. Cloth Fin
ished ChcvOts, fOr tailor and bike
suitings. Push best 5Oc. values
AT 2Jc.--An importers stock u ALI
Wool French Challies. on Cream, IL
lac. Red and Black grounds. elegantly
marked with bright spray and norai
designs. We're made 10 sell for 1Je.
AT l7c.-Cross Checks. for separate
skirts. fancy brOcades and stripes.
Regular Sc values.
AT i0c--Black and White Shepherd and
Fancy Checks for separate skirts or
waists. a durable and neat l5c. value.
AT Sea case OF, Wool challi. Black
ground White har,ine. IN coin spots
and polka dots. VIII cost l5c. TO du-
p1fcnfa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. May s.-FLOUR-DuIl
and unchanged; receipts, ,a2so barrels;
exports, none. .,.
WHEAT Strong: spot and month. 49,
G79Yc; July, 75hc. bid: receipts. 1870
bushels: exports. none, stock, $40 ~
bushels. Southern wheat, by sample eou
SsC
CORN-Flrm; spot and month. 2sIs4
29c.; June. 29fi 29i.c.. July. 29i lWDlgc. (;
steamer mixed, 2G2s426i2c.. receipts, a.
2S6 bushels. exports. 13S.I3U bushels;
stock. l4Gs. ISL bushels. sales. ~ 90
bushels. Southern white corn. Sc do.
yellow 30lsN3lc.
OATS-Firm; No white, 2Ga21c.; No.
mixed, 23l.N2ic.; receipts, O.4D bushels
exports, none: stock. S7.s27 bushels.
RYE-Firmer; No. nearby, 3ll4c.; No
western, 4Oc. sales. none; receipts, 35,-
$50 bushels; exports. none; stock. lOd'u12
bushels.
HAY-Barely steady; choice timothy
GRAIN FREIGHTs-Dun; rates easy
and unchanged.
SGAR-Strong and unchanged.
BUTTER-Weak and unchanged
EGGs-Firm and unchanged.
CHEESE--Steady and unchanged.
WH1SkY-Steady and unchanged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
First Trade Sale
Ladies' : hirfwaists.

Make the most Of this Trade Sale Of
shirt Waists. There are scores or
slylos-for women and girls-dOLens
OF fabrics To choose from. Some OF
the Waists have collars and cuffs OF
same material. very many have white
collar and cuts. An expert, looking
through the stock, said that some OF
the Waists We're easily worth three
times the price asked We cannot
save you that much always-but the
entire lot is wonderfully cheap. These
trade sales lead to large economy,
because of great buying. THIS sale
started with 1900 Shirt Waists-o9, ~,
Al sgc.-LaGies' Shirt Waists of the
very latest styles. tucked neck-band.
single and pointed yOkcs, with separ-
ate collars; some white ana some vi
same material. The material comprises
Light and Dark Figured Pcrcdlea anu
Colored Lawns-howers, striped and
dotted. The greatest zoe. bargain
Waists OF the season are no better
than these at 3lc.
AT 5Oc-Fine Tailor Made Waists. dou-
bic stitched, double stitched over
seams. single and double pointed
yolSes some with separate CUTS, all
with separate collars. some White ana
some OF same material; some Linen
color Lawns. Blue and Black grounds;
Navy-Rluc and White Polka Dot, also
Percales Cheyi0ts. Madras. many or
them would sell in regular stock ior
A. much as 81. Every size-52 TO IL
for zoe.
AT 75c.-PerCale Shirt Waists. best
quality: some linen cOlors. with Green
Blue. Black. Pink Stripe and DOTS;
. extra collars. some Black Organdie
Waists. large flower designs. Many
others too numerous to mention In THIS
advertisement at choice off,. Que
AT Si.-Purc Linen Crash Waists. cost
irg IN 10 g.: Null Wais.s. light coso-s,
tucked across front Satin Finished
Porcale Waists. Dark Garnets ana
Blue and White dots ana iigures, ana
many other styles.
Waists Navy Blue and White: Black
ana White and Light colors, stripes,
etc. to De sold for lJc. each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Bmbroidcries, Laces, Nets.
Attempts TO initiate
Meyers Embroidery Sales

amount 10 nothing but ncwspapor talk
NlSitofs tell ms there's not a stock In
these parts that matches by half the
one being sold out here. Read on Of
what IS To be sold, and come In person
or order samples.
All-Over Embroidered Chiron-Purple
on White, Pink. Black on White. i5c.
yard
I9tchon Lace, a good imitation OF real
lace, ~ inches wide for l-3c.
hoal Linen Hand Made Torchon Lace
Tor &c. value q lie
BACK and White Cambria Edges. From,
10 inches wide worth Sc for ic
1900 yards OF White Na,encienncs Iaces
Tor 3-ic yard.
hundreds OF yards OF Red DIre Lilac
yellow and Black Embrolderics for sc
S-inrh Cream Oriental Lace. sleeve
White and Butter Valencionnes Lace
~ an widths. starting at ic. ward
S-.nch All-SillS Black Chaniilly Lace for
2oe yards oc Io-ineh open-work Cam
PIC Edge, the usual Csc. kind. for
Wid" Narrow and Medium Swiss and
Cambria Emhroidcries. snowy patterns.
CamRric Embroidery fast edge and omen
patterns value s Lie. for ic.
Z-Inch Swiss Inserting. the Sl-3c. ones.
for &c ''
zoe, Cambria and Swiss Embroidery.
skirting width. for 20c
l-inch Open-Work Cambria Embroidery.
ire Kind that sells for &C. for ic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

brings TO our notice specially large
lots by importers, who are anxious 10
make cash deals. Thirteen such lots
are tor this weeks selling, without
limit. Out-of-town orders Will please
state what assortment Of colOrs Is
wanted:
2-yard wide Pink Linen German Table
Damask, worth loc, for 4Zhc.
Pure Linen Scotch Table Damask. %
inches wide. worth zoe. yard. Tor
2llac.
Pure Linen Damask Doilies, white or
cOlOrcd borders. regular SOC. quahty'
for &c. a dozen.
Checked Fringed Doilies. worth 25c. a
dozen, for lc. each.
lS-mch All-Linen Barnsley Crash Tow
els. 4lac.
Linen Crash Towelling. regular &c. quail
ity, for 1-Sc.
900 dozen Checked and Bloached Crash,
Fringed Towels. 5c. - the regular
price, for L.. each.
Special purchase Of 80 dozen Extra
Heavy Two-Thread S!eached Turkish
Towels. considered bargain at &c,
for lie each: or six for SOC.
Iaree-size Unbleached Turkish Towels,
sold for 10c. for &C.. each.
lS-inch Turkish Crash IOWelling, worth
zoe. a yard. for i2isc.
Largc-S Size Pure Linen Satin Damask
6-lnch ColOred BOrdsrod Table Cloths,
imported to sell for s.. for N.gJ.
Pure Linen Colored Bordered Dinner
Cloths. nearly yards long, worth 49,
pure Linen Coiorcd Fringe Towels,
worth Sc. for &c. each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
MatfinSs.

From the great sale OF the Mating stock
of IN. Chinese nrm Of YIN Fun ~ 20.
we have received by Richmond, rIcn
ericksburg and Potomac ruliro"u io'
rolls of Mating. which viii prooAhly
comprise the last lot OF Mtttlus5 thht
will ever be brought 10 l0chin9nb ~
such low prices, rs the new 1,i"s
greatly Increases the COST III tV'i
Mating. These are prices ivr
Yard-Wide Mating. Of sHch quAn.y ~
Will weigh % pounds 10 icll, ?1lte-Ha
reversible. will he sold Tor ; g.. ynrb.
Yard-Wide Heavy China M3tunss' po1l-
ftv wcighs - pounds 10 the ron, WIN
out any seams, and OF Which you hNNe
obtained many yards at DC, mere Tor
l. he q yard. ,.
Yard-Wide Mating, mad on strlns
warp can be twisted and VIII not
crack. Choice OF pretty patterns L l--e'
yard. ..- a.
Extra Heavy Yard-Wide Mating, made
on string warp, lie. yard.
II 600 wards Tinsel Drapery OF the best
12I-2c. quality. in all the brightest
colors and prettiest patterns OF Chinese
figures and gilt, is to be sold mere,
yard for &c.
lie. Tinsel Drapery, new colors' new de-
signs ....... ...... ......1..... ......'l"C:
Imported Japan Tinsel Drapery usual
price 25c., for .......,. ....,.''.l- l-<c'
Madras Cloths. u lie. yard;
Yard Square Chenille Covers, ked, blue
and Old Rose, 29c. ,...
Curtain Po,cs and Fixtures, complete,
Na,b,e Table Oil-Cloth IA yards wide,
sale on second floor at lie. yard.
Furnishing so many hotels with their
supplies OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Boys and Children s
Clothing.

Every garment In this advertisement an
extraordinary bargam-a strong demon
str1tiOn OF the great power OF spot Sash
In the clothing World. Last week we CLOS
81 out for cash 40 Boys suits and Tsous-
ers and go Fancy Suits
2o0 BOYS Wool Double Breasted Dark
Gray Suits. W II years. made OF
woven cloth, coier guaranteed ....sec.
400 Double 81 eastcd Blue and Black
CheviotS. Pin Checks. and Plsidsd ALI
Wool summer Weight Boys Suits, I
10 ~ Vars. those 20 years braided
sailor collar 50 and 10 values. Tor
sl25 and $50
COO pairs Boys Corduroy Pants patent
whistband. tape seams. 70 Is years.
sold everywhere az i0c. aud VI. our
price ...... ...,s. .......s....sb anu 'Sls
go pairs Boys Striped Gaiatea Wash
Pants. 10 ~ years Toe:
10 pairs Boys All Blue. Black and
Fancy Cashmere and Chevsot Pants,
patent seam ond waistband. 10 IL
50 dozen Boys Dark Fancy chsglot
Shirt Waists. made for rough wear,
Is dozen Boys 75c. Wamsutta White
Shirt >Waists. linen collar and Guns. y
peats on front and on back, pearl
buttons. TO IA years ............. .Syc.
q dozen Boys India Lawn Blouse. liam
burg inserting. 10 years. &c.
100 dozen boys White and Fancy straw
rans every one bargain .Dc. TO u
% dozen MackiEaw 81 Straw Sailor Hats.
Il dozen ChIldren's Sailor straw Hats.
with Blue. Red ard Mixed brims. =
so dozen White Duck rams. with Blue
tops. &c value, Tor .:........;''...;lS'sc.
100 Boys' Imported Ali-Wool. Brown
plaid. Cheviot Fauntleroy suits. with
fancy Melton collars and iap.is SIX
stitched. 2 80 TO years. Wen worn
So. our price ..........ss.s. .'s..,.. .s>sS
go Bows Atwood chcv.ot Suits. IN
checks and plaids double knees ana
seats. hold-fast buttons. 70 " years
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Innings.

At 2jc.-Silk- Finished Supreme Satecn.
all the high colors. Nile. Violet, Or
ange Cerisc Purple. full yard wide.
perfect imitation of silk.
At l5c.-Slk- Finished Percales, high COL
Ors for under cOiOrinE.
At l0c.-Rustliug raffcta Black and high
COlors, the yard-Widc l5c. quality.
AT Sc.-Madras for UndercOlOrine, in all
Colors, the regular l0c KIND.
At l7c-Bcst 2jc. grade Silesias and Per-
calints Black and self-blackcd, plain
and fancy.
At g3-i-Plain and Fancy Silesias and
Fercalines, all colors. Black and self
backed.
5c.-Pure Linen Grass Cloth, worth
T. lie.
brics, the regular g.. kind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

Tho first part Of the recond number Of
the lower Norfolk County Va) Anti
quarry has been issued by the editor. DIR.
Edward w. James. and Is q most inter-
esting issue. The contents are: Property
Owners: Princess Anne County. 1850:
Norfolk Aldermen. and the Human
Rights ard the Emancipator; the Church
in Lower Norfolk County: Marriages Sol
emniged by the Rev. Anthony Wake;
NV Mother: Lover Norfolk County liz
hrarles. Price OF Pork in i7sj; Swiss Set
tiers. and Abstracts from Norfolk Mar
riage Bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
ChiIdrcu's Refers.

Plaid Refers. in Green, Blue and Pur-
ple. solid colored sailor collars trim
med win white sOutdche braid ana
pearl buttons, $3.50.
Purple and Green Cloth Empire Coats.
two pleats back and front. suspended
from a yoke, braided IN Black SOU
tache. Sl.s9.
Tan. Blue and Red: and Red and Blue
Refers. large sailor collars, braided
and braided seams, Slyy.
Blue and Blown Cloth Refers, trimmed
with beading $L25.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
win be held at the Soldiers Home on
Thursday next. May 18th. al II O'Clock. IN
the morning Rev. MI Mastin, pastor
OF Trinity Methodist church. VIII be the
speaker OF the day.
Miss Miller will lend her services at the
organ. and lead the singing. and the oc-
casion promises to be very interesting TO
The vsterans and all who Nay attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Sheets. MusIins. Bedding. &c

CONTINUATION OF THE GREAT
SALE.
Shuck Mattress. covered with good.
strong tick for single bed. $40. Tor
double bed. $3.50.
Fine Black Curied Hair Mattresses, Gov
cred with best 4. c. TEX. ana war
ranted TO weigh a. pounds. uswf'y tcst-
ing $40: our price, 500.
Rest l0I Extra Heavy, Round bread
Beached Sheets. free ncn dres3ls
59c value. for ~ lie.
Utica 1914 Bleached sheets, Sc. less
than the material costs BY he yara'
Single BED sheets, ma"e VI 'e'' toc
BIZ values IN Hemstltchel Pillow cases.
4j-sc made to sell for lie. for ; l-sc.
Utica Bleachcd Pillow Cases, made IN
sizes. AZ and 10 by IS inches, ZIG.
Good-Size Pillow Cases, worm &C., io'
A full line Of Bolster Cases, ranging
from Is TO 400.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
WILNuNGTON. Y. Q. Nav Is
TOBACCO EXCHANGE.

KfchmONdl va, My - IS'i.
Offerings al auction on Change Tor the
week ending to-day by Messrs. George A.
HAYNES. Frazer A Tompkins, and W Ben.
Palmer & Co., seventy-four packages OF
Caroline and Louisa county. Va. sun
cured tobaccos; highest price for the
week. So.
private sales reported TO the secretary
Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day
were light.
Private sales reported TO the secretary
of the Richmond Tobacco Trade for the
week ending to-day: Wrappers. IS hogs
heads: iilIers. ~, smokers, Is. scrap
ihrishir d: SCRAP t@""tl. 70: Leaf dark.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Special Sale Of
Ladies' Suits, Goats,
Waists, Skirts.
TaiIor-Made Suits.

All OF his highest grade Of Fine Tailor
Made Suits, consisting of the best
men tailor-mad garments. in cloth
cheyiOts. and serges, all Of the best
made to sell at So $l2 and SIS. at q
choice OF ......... -. ...............'S''JO
All OF his Fancy Mixed Cheviot Suits.
and Black and Blue Serge Suits. with
jackets fun silk lined. made 10 sell
from IS 20 $500 at choice of........S1
AL OF his Plain Cloth and Fancy Mixed
Cheviot and Gray and Tan Serge Suits,
with full-width, fuli-lined skirts. made
70 sell al $ and ST. at Il choice Of. .S5.sS
Checked Elton Suits, Jackets ali lined
through, and wide skirts that were
$3.50. at a choice Of ................S2.50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Clearing Sale Carpets.

Brussels Carpets. 47isc. yard,
Moquctte Carpets. 72Ec. yard.
3-Ply CARPETS. SIC. yard.
2-Ply Ali-Wool. zoe. yard.
2-Ilv Ali-Wool. &c. yard.
2-Ply Wool-Fll!ing, PC. yard.
Yard Wide Ingram. &c. yard.
These prices are made sim) 4
tremendous surplus stock.
are subject 10 change witlCu'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, May S-Wheat to-day not
only recovered The 1c. decline If yester-
day. but &c. besides. strong Liverpooi
market. following yesterday local weak
ness and exceedingly uniavorable crop
reports created an almost unanimous de-
sire to buy. and the market IVES strong
from the start. Corn ana oats each IN
proved Ac. Provisions started well. but
wound up with a slight loss.
The leading futures ranged as follows;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

NEW YORK. May s.-COTTON-Vh
cotton market developed decided strength
To-day AT the best point, showing an ad-
vance Of 4aS points. and closing STEADY
al practically the highest level OF the ses-
sion. the net advance being ago points.
The improvement was based cnleny Oh,
the decided strength of the statisticai
position. supplemented by continued Wig
orous demand from exporters ana Amer
lean spinners. New Orleans was q steduy
buyer, and foreign orders were also gen
crallv for buving cotton. The conserva-
tive shorts covered and thu selling was
In nearly all cases for securing pronts.
NEW YORK. May s.-COTTOs-tIrm I;
middling. ~ net receipts, none gross,
COO bales: forwarded, 80 bales sales, ~
bales. spinncrs, III bales; STOCK lol'Oo5
bales.
Total TODAY and consolidated-Net re-
GENTS. 4GO7 bales: exports TO the Conti-
uent. AIS bales: stock. 426.220 bales
Total since September 1st-Net receipts
G471 AL bales: exports TO Great BIltaih'
. Sej $40 bales; 10 France, G6s lv3 halcs'
10 Continent 1895 74 bales, 10 the Chah-
mel. 5,4S1 bales.
Futures opened quiet and firm; sales.
$500 bales; January. 80. February, .u3i
Nav. 40: June. 742; July. 7.45; August
IA. Septembcr. T12; October. b.v-i no
vembor. 6.93: December. 500
Futures closed steady: sales $500
bales: January. ZOO February, 7Oi;
March. 7OS April and May, AS, June,
747: July. 7IO; August, I4s. September
717: October sos; November, 0.o5; De-
cember. G.9G
Spot cotton closed firm: middling up
lands. 79i; middling gulf, s, sales, 81
bales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Bicycle Suits.

Mixed Golf Cloth Suits, with divided
skirts. REFER jacket and lsggins, worth
everyW here s.. special price .....S.iS
All-Wool Tan and Gray Bicycle Suits.
both in REFER and Elton effects with
loggins 90 match ...... ................sJ
Separate Bicycle Skirts. in Golf Cloth
Gray ana ran coiored ............Sl.i9
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
Or8andies and
Wash Dress Goods.

THIS GREAT SALE OFFERS THE
GREATEST BARGAINS YOU EVER
SAW. ~
Twillei Rep Dress Goods, large bright
plaids. worth 1-4c. q yard, Tor i-Sc-
Zoe Strlped and Checked Dcmet Flannet,
same patterns as the French nanneis,
yard. &c.
loi5c u yard, i1-Sc