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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
DORE PICTURES on FREE VIEW.

The Siegel-Cooper Company has just secured for
exhibition the Dore gallery of paintings The Dore
pictures were collected some years ago by leading
capitalists and lovers of art in Great Britain. A
building was put up al No. 81 New Bond-st.. Lon
don. especially for use In exhibiting them, and
called the Dore Gallery. During the years in which
this gallery open TO the public an admission
was always charged. Some years ago the coec-
ton was brought TO the United States for the pur-
pose of being exhibited in two Of the larger
cities. including New-York Chicago and Boston.
In every place where II shown crowds of peo-
pie attended and paid the regular admission fee Of
80
The collection consists OF between sixty and
seventy oil paintings religious subjects, and some
OF them large as 2OX3J feet The collection
has recently been brought 10 New-York for the
purpose Of shipping IL back to London. To be use
al the Queens jubilee which takes place in June
At large cost tho Segel-cOoper Company has
secured the entire collection for free exhibition Cor
limited time its stores. 4 large space m.
fourth floor has been turned into art gallery.
and the public is cordially invited 10 Inspect these
works OF art absolutely free OF charge. The ca
hibition began last Monday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
THE LOCOMOTIVE JUMPED THE TRACK.
PASSENGERS ON AN ELEVATED RAILROAD TRAIN
SCARED

PASSENGERS ON AN ELEVATED RAILROAD TRAIN
SCARED.
A calamity was narrowly averted when locomo-
tive Jumped the track OF the elevated railroad In
Second-aye as it was rounding the curve from
Twenty-third-st. on its way north with train OF
cars at 40 a. m. yesterday. After leaving the
rails the wheels OF the locomotive bumped over
the ties for distance of thirty feet making tre-
mendous noise and sending splinters down to the
pavement below. Some of the thick ties were near
~ cut through by the wheels. When the train
etonDed the locomotive totterinS on the ties
and leaning over toward the middle track. The
cars did not leave the track. and the coupling be-
tween the locomotive and first car did not break.
The passengers In the cars were scared, but unin-
jured ,
There was a blockade OF trains going north on
the road for nearly an hour and trains were stalled
as far south Chatham Square. The down track
was used alternately by down and up trains be-
tween two switches for time. while gang OF
wreckers worked at getting the locomotive back on
the track. Nobody seemed TO know what had caused
the locomotive TO jump the track
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
Don't let that cough hang on any

Don't let that cough hang on any
longer; it may make you serious
trouble and become CONSTITUTIONAL
and possibly lead to pneumonia.
You will find that ordinary cough
specifics will not reach the seat OF
trouble; you must take something
to build up and reinforce the body.
SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod-liver Oil
will usually do that when every
other thing fails, at least that is the
verdict Of the people as we'll as the
medical profession. Iii particularly
true of children and all weak, deli
cate persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
BROKE HIS LEG, BUT SAVED HIS LIFE

WHEN ABOUT TO BE CRUSHED BY TRAIN.
CALVIN LEAP2D ONTO THE COwCATCHER
AND ESCAPED
Somerville. March % (SpeciaD.-As the passenger
train the Jersey Central which left this place
for Easton at SAP o'clock last night approached
the Raritan station. mile away. 1t signalled
the station agent that there were board mpor-
tant letters to be caught on the fly. Joseph Gal
Win. young man. answered the signal. and stood
on the track to take the letters from the passing
train Calvin missed the package. and it bounded
onto the eastbound track. He sprans after IT, and
at the same instant an eastbound passenger train
bore down him unobserved. He the head
light the train about to strike him. and he
leaped for the flagstaff. which he caught and
landed on the cowcatcher. When the train arrived
here the engineer had the first intimation OF Gal
Wins presence the cowcatcher by hearing him
groan. When Calvin taken from his perch II
found that he had received compound tract
ure OF the leg, but not otherwise seriously in
jured
In the mean time crowd Of Calvins friends
who were at the station at the time OF the acct
dent were searching along the railroad for pieces
OF his body. as they had seen him disappear in
front of the engine and believed that he had been
crushed beneath the wheels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
NEW.JERSEY NEWS.
AT THE ELKWOOD PARK TRAPS,
MANY CRACKS AMONG THE MARkSMEN Al
THE OPENING OF THE INTERSTATE
ASSOCIATIONS MEET.
cate persons.

ASSOCIATIONS MEET.
Long Branch. March % (SpeciaD.-The wing shots
OF America have taken Elkwood Park by storm
and Phil Days model shooting grounds at the
opening OF the first days meeting OF the Interstate
Shooting Association presents an inspiring scene 10
lovers OF the sport. The day opened bright and far
The attendance was large. Annie Oakley. the crack
woman shot attracted considerable attention THIS
morning. but did not take part in the contests
Contests Nos 3 and 4, the Branchport Sweep
stakes 10 birds 81 entrance. 30 yards rise. and
Sportsman's Delight. 7 birds. s. entrance 80 yards
rise were declared off, as it was found impossible
10 finish them.
Captain Jack Brewer who was barred from en-
tering the big handicap, was on the grounos TO-
day. A petition signed by over seventy WING
shots urging the committee to reinstate him. Cap
tain Brewer declares that an injustice has been
done him by the committee and he proposes 10 IN
vestigate the matter thoroughly.
The Grand American Handicap tomorrow is tho
all-absorbng topic. There viii be at least $50 en-
tries but II is believed that II no delay occurs the
contest can be finished in one days shooting All
three sets Of traps were used to-day
There seventy entries in the first contest
the Elkwood Park Introductory. at seven birds.
shoot 90 Of the tie miss and out
Of the contestants, Powers. Merrill; Bingham; H.
ni Ha NJ Bray. Glover White James Dickey Kei-
Ter and Throng. after srassing three more birds
There were ito entries In the Nitro Powder Hsndl-
S w sa fGF Ii' SfdTs
straight were Tanning Coldrew. j Won Len!eske.
Rns Ba Fdea e cayon Goe Ld%
Washer. Coyl. Grief and Epson,
teen leaders each getting SIS Is. The twenty-four
marksmen who tied for second money. decided TO
roond mss. aRa e nv Al w1 s mem eno OF me
Growing and Monies, who divided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DAY.

Appellate cOnrthecesi n.,v j.
and E.csg %
Appeals from judsnerts Of ciy nourt 90 N No. ~
% % a. hp Z. e. 'F 81 !, District courts Nos
supreme courlsPs,SII Te+mPar, Before s"''h
supreme court"specisi Term-Part Ir-Before Beach.
supreme 0P %o at lC0 a.
.e . ., .s' s > a. .o az 4c ~ s ts 1884,
supreme courspecia Term-par IyeBefSre AZ, Az
sEsE ana s ga @ Ss: ;sI ss 49, 's'
supreme couri-special Term-Part r-Ref9re kus'
supreme Court~specia Term-Part vI-Before Keogh.
JCauses to be sent from Part ~ for trial Case IN
Supreme cou,-special Term-rart yIIBefore Law
'e Supreme i'T'' Te@PaT W
s oop i5 Isis n'i . So e l01 oa l5 Gear i'''
Supreme Court-Tria Term.Part III.BAfore Glider
s ssa ssac ss s Gs s s s sss s u.s.
supreme Court~-Trsi Term-iart Iv-Betore seds-
wick JCauscs to he sent from Part III for trial Case
supreme court--Tria Term-Part v-Adjourned for the
SUPREME court-TraI Term-Part vr-Betore Book
s,aver, Causes to be sent from Part III for TRIAL
supreme court-Trial Term-Part vII-Before Dugro.
Mos. 2io3, 575S liSS 25s6 1885, 1901. 1920, yss,.
Supreme court-Triai Term-Part vIn-Adjourned for
supreme court-Trai Term-Parts TX and X-Ad-
Supreme Court--Tria Term--Part XI-Before MacLean.
JCauses be sent from preferred calendar for trial
Supreme Court-Tral Term--Part XIT-Before Werner,
J-Causes to be from preferred calendar for trial
Case unfinished. .
surrogate's rt-Chambers-Before Arnold. s.-No
l19S will Krstine Ihmannie tNo. II. AZ 1870 a. M
No 1880 will Christine Ehmannie mo ~. al 1880 a
Wills for probate: Elise Brunins. Fanny Herman
Leopold Hess Lydia T. Manning Daniel Lavery at lo"'
a M. Helena Wietng Adam &. Rintelin BaihaseT
Schneider Salvador J. Conway at r.
Surrogate's Court-Triai Term-Before Fitzgerald s.
No. 1862 will of Maria Chittck. at 1o;45 a. m.
City Court-Specia Term-Before oDwyer. Court
opens at 10 Motions at 1890 a. m.
City Court-Tr!al Term-Part before Conlan. Nos
1913 1926 1I4 1915 1853 1854 1915 1917 1921. 1892
1895 4isO 7os 1853 1907 1883 i3o5 1856 l512. 1891
1913 1851 1924. 1893. 1851 Case unfinished
city Court-Tral Term-Part 1I-Before Fitzsimons. j
No day calendar. Causes TO be sent from Part "
Short cause calendar for trial. Case unfinished
City Court-Tria Term-Part lIl-Before Schuchman. j
Nos 2o72 2o47. 2loe, 2oSa 22e3 1898 eo73 2p!6 2ls
1892 1884 2340 2Si1 2342 2SiS 23i5 23i6, 23iI 23is
2349 Case unfinished 49, . -
CITY court-Tria Term-Part IV-Befor. Van WICK
C. J-Short causes Nos. 1925 417s 49,. 4s15, 4sIe
Iin 413l 4696 AIS iSSs 4ss6 is42 36ca 4I64 iI4s
1880 4s73 Equity Nos 252. 253. $50. 2oI Clear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
REFEREES APPOINTED.
Supre..e Court.
Rv Smytll. J.

Suprcs:e Court.
BY Smyth. J.
sreer smons-James n. Fessender.
Matter OF Duval-Thomas {. Ennevet.
Werner-Edward T.. Mccall
Trotta agt. Naerte-James Kearney.
Matter OF American Trading Society-Jesse ;. Nelson
Matter az Swami Incandescent Electric Light Company
Louis B. Van Gaasbeck.
Aspinwali agt. Duny--G. Thornton Warren
Lewis agt. Lutz-Cliford ". Hartridge.
BY Beach J.
HERMAN agt Ash-Richard s. Farley.
Matter Of Anderson-Roya :. Crane
BY Beekman. ].
Hauk AIT. Friedman-Robert J. Fox
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.
Supreme Court
By Smyth. j.
Henry Krsugei agt Moses 1mmergluck-Frank j. NeaNs
William NJ Watson agt Watson Karsch Manufactur-
ing CompanyM. Ely hgersoll
Royal f. Ball agt The Ball Electric Light Company
Matter Of ingram Internins company-Georss C. Aus
TIN ~.
Frederick @. Mcdonald agt- James T. Hoctor V"e
cases)--Thomas ". Riley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
SPORTSNEN IN DIFFICULTY.

RESCUED on TIE MEADOWS. NEAR SOUTH
RIVER. Up TO THEIR KNEES IN WATER.
New Brunswick March q (SpecaD.-William
Norman and Furman Bissett. of South River. went
out TO shoot blackbrds the meadows bordering
the Raritan River. near that village. yesterday
afternoon They took little colored boy named
Semmis with them to carry the birds. Fastening
their boat the three tramped across the meadows
and shot a number Of birds. They did not notice
that the water had begun TO rise upon the mead
o~- and when they started 10 return the boat
was mile away and the water was rising: Nor
man is a swimmer and leaving his gun with the
others he started TO wade and swim 70 the noat
1T with difnculty that he reached H. ana ne
was then weak TO go back.
He scuiled the boat TO South River 10 GET as.
sistance and James Hun and James Bolger AZ
once started TO the rescue of the sportsmen II
was dark and they did NOT know just where 10 go.
The report of two guns was heard In the distance.
and they rowed in that direction. At length th'v
came upon Bissett and Sammis. who were IN water
M TO their knees. They had lost all their game
and were chilled through and badly frightened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
,o,-c ySTAND LATIN SCHOOL CLOSED.

Owing TO a lack Of funds the trustees yesterday
closed the Long Island Latin school AT ra'o"oeue
- ,r,rg term The school has had a hard
,rusc,a for the last year. In order TO cut down
exnenses. Professor Lansing resigned.
About 5000 had been pledged toward ouhoihs.
.rd huilding site worth g. 900. had been given 70
~. ~ ecbooi and next year the managers expec.eo
70 receive aid from the congregational Soclety me
Nnancial dificultes however, could not De met ana
,ba SCHOOL was forced 10 suspend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY DINNEP.

The annual dinner Of the alumni OF Phillips Exc
ter Academy, which is TO take place at the Wind
sor Friday evening will this year be of special
importance 10 tho friends Of tho Academy More
than twice the usual number OF acccptances have
already come in and large number Of old -
onians have determined TO make the occasion an
opportunity of showing their appreciation 81 the
work Of the new principal. Harlan y. Amen, whose
management OF the school since he took charge a
year and half ago has shown splendid results.
Professor Charles l.. Dunbar OF Cambridge. VIII
speak for the and addresses will be made
by Principal Amen, William r.. Hornblower. Pro-
fessor Wentworth Commissioner Roosevelt Gil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
LIVELY GALLOP AFTER THE HOUNDS

Lakewood. March % (SpeciaD.-A small party Of
cross-counry riders had lively gallop this after
noon behind the Ocean County Hounds. the meet
being on the county line road near the home OF
George J. Gould The pack were dispatched on the
Freehold road which Is bordered with timber. The
hunting thereafter being on the lie Compile. White
and Garrett farms and thence over George j.
Ciould's county domains. where the first check oc-
Cured When the hounds were thrown on again
they ran over the Van Schaick and Hulshart farms
The KIN occurring on the latter.
Those In the chase were James Converse, the act
ing master on Atlantic. W. L. Carter Lord
LYON: Frank Beard on Tipperary Boy: w. Lam
man Bull jr. on Lady Lindey: James A.. Hart. OF
the Richmond County pack Richmond Hunts
man Dwyer. on Edith: Willie Dwyer, the fret whip
on Surprise, and Cunningham. the second whip. on
Duchess.
Spills were frequent. Cunningham coming TO
grief twice and Willie Dwyer getting bad fall
The course was about fifteen miles long and the
race was brisk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
prssELL.s SANITY TO BE INQUIRED INTO

1udqe Smith Lent Of Westchcster County. has
Amounted William G.. Valentine. of Sing sing
Commissioner TO inquire into the sanity OF Eo"ar"
7 Russell who was convicted on a charge OF Al
=. n,ine N hlackmail ex- Corporation Counsel Al
rnet = Jerks Russell is now in the otdle i'i'o"'
a. sing Sing serving out his sentence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
SPECIAL GOINGS ON TO-DAY


Her Majesty's Corset. Window
show. demonstration and large
stock on second floor.
Women's Costumes. Large dis
play of imported Dresses and Lin
gerie on second floor.
Continentaland Continent Bicycles,
strictly high grade, $50 and $3.50,
in basement. ,,..
Dress Goods. Large additions OF
high grade Novelties, also OF Cot
tons, Linens and Woods. Main
floor.
Limoqes Chinaware. Bargains in
Dinner Sets from Theodore Havl-
land and Haviland & Co.: and IN
fancy Chinaware from Charles Field
Havlland.
very cheap-certaln lots OF wilton,
Brussels and Tapestry. Third 1loor'
Mating. Chinese and Japanese,
great stock just in-many bar
gains. Third floor.
The Golden Salon. Museum OF
Millinery. Second floor.
The Oriental Room in the new
Upholstery Store. Third floor.
The Furnished Apartment is at
tracing many visitors. Fourth
floor.
JOHN WANAMAkER
Formerly A. 7. Stewart & co.
broadway Fourth Ave-. 9th and 10th sts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
THE ASSESSMENTS DECLARED ILLEGAL

Iustice Van Wyck yesterday gave decision IN
the case Of the Edison Electric Illuminating Ooh-
many against the Board OF Assessors. The two
a.n.snents for 1896 one for ss27 900 and one for
g oss Az are declared Illegal on the ground that
ne assessments included $4,000. the value OF Ger,
III, tent rights and also that the company had
ro canitaI stock subject TO assessment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24

The will OF Eliza McNasser. who died al Jamaica
Long Island. on July 5. 1885, at the age OF eighty
three years has been set aside by Surrogate A. N
Weller on the ground of undue influence ana inco-
petency Under the will Mrs. Sarah lie Van. niece
Of Philadelphia. received most OF the estate Inc
other nieces and nephews made the contest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.
LAWYER EVANS WANTS TO MANDAMuS 'H'
CoRDER GoFF.

Ex-Judge Allison. In the Supreme 'o"r, =,
day asked Justice Smyth. In behalf oil A','os 49,
Evans for a writ Of mandamus to compe' Ne''
Gor TO sign certificate for the payment "
Evans's fees for having defended before the Nv
corder v,ncepzo Niuo The Recorder assigned
Evans to defend Nino against the charge CT mnI e
der Nino convicted. but Evans TOOK ,mt
10 the Court OF Appeals and had the convissIlol
reversed When he applied TO the Recorder To- - :"
certificate to enable him to draw his pay c,,rt NJ
Appeals That Court sent him back to the he
corder but the latter stiIl refused to gram nc
certificate Justice Smyth reserved decision Dc "
the granting of a mandamus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
MORE AID FOR MRS BERGUyDER.

The Tribune acknowledges the receipt Of s. from
Charles X. Billings. Of New-Hsven. Conn. and 81
from 3. X, Of Brooklyn. for the aid OF Mrs Edward
Bcrlunder, OF New Brunswick. who was left In
destitute circumstances by the recent death OF her
husband
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
Gnropean advertisements.
Upper Norwood, Queens Hotel.

-,.ar CRYSTAL Palace, london. Hea.thiest sua,,on ~
rnsIsnd Lovely gardens Boarding terms from s-W ~.
day Special trains for large parties S0n'sn'e"' ""
keryfce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24

Trial OF the suit brought by Mrs Katherine
Sulzer 10 set aside on the ground OF durcss certain
deeds executed bv her conveying her interest IN
Snlzer.e Harlem River Park her husband was
not resumed Yesterday II was said that the SUIT
will be settled out of court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
John WANAMAkER
Formerly A. 7. Stewart & Co.
broadway. Fourth Ave-, 9th and 10th SITS.

Rand and George Walton Green, president Of the
Alumni Association. Tickets may be obtained from
Hector NJ Htchngs No. l32 Nassau-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
r n. STODDARD TO BE ITS GUEST.

The dinner for Richard Henry Stoddard given by
the Authors club takes place tomorrow evening
AZ me Uotol Savoy The attendance will not re
limited 10 members OF the club. Edmund Clarence
siedman will preside Win him on the COMMUTE
are Edward Cary and Ripley Hitchcock: Other
sneakers expected are eX-Judge Charles T. DAILY.
ox-Judge Henry +. Rowland Laurence Hutton.
professor Charles c. u. Roberts and Parke Goodwin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

N rent superior upper part Of elegantly furnished
house IN centre If West End Of London. consisting
Of two large with bath and dressing rooms
attached Hot and cold douchs. Three reception,
rooms Two smaller bedrooms Kitchen. pantry ana ana
two wv. C's' quite separate from rest OF house ana
with separate entrance. During May ana June,
$50 eight gulneasD per week. reduction tor a
longer period Good London references requisite
Apply Rev. COATES. A. CT Marlborough ST. Lon
don ".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
Norfolk Hotel, Brighton, England

ru. Family Hotel Overiooks sea-waIl promenaae an
,.wns Fine public rooms Perfect sanitation snoasa
.i.ctric light, Lift Delicate cuisine. Choies "'"e"
LII A Creightor Ner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24
The Howard Hotel.

,..,,o,k s,r..t Embankment London. Inh LEVY
,:c.a Hotel /, repcte with every modern comfort Oyeu
looks Embinkment and River. rieea"' ,m.r,csn ava
nmbIic rooms Electric Light throughout Ame''eA" ~
lem elevators Fixed tariff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24

Queens Hotel, Fine sS"' barn: s,.". Sse,n:
I.e of Wight Lovely old gardens IeIns ow S,, Ryd.
s sna Southampton .Royal pier HOte" under same
direction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-24

IS Rue Blanche ns1r cd OPERA Pension ISL elas'
Paris EIect baths sanny rooms, excl coos Moderate
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-23

New York Produce Market,

New York, Dee 22.-FIuur-Muderatc tcly
active, closing easy. Wheat-SpOt weak;
No. . red, SloJls, {. O. b., aiiOat; No.
northern Duluth, SLG23a f. q. b.. anOnt;
40. / northern New York, $l.Ol2s +. o. b..
ailoat; No. ! hard Manitoba. $l.u2hs, I. q.
b.. atloat; options opened steady on Un-
eEpeCtcdly favorable cables and la ter
showed some urmH"sS on light offerings
and fair bun support, but finally broSe
sharply under liquidation in December
which closed ':C. off against .sai4c. net
loss i'm other months; January, 5Slsa9SM, M,c.,
closed 9Sisc,; May, 90 '-lGa9i 7-lGc., closed
@35sC; July, N1'saNNC., closed SI5sC.; De-
Cember, 33'SC.a$L0l},c closed 90, Sc. Corn
Spot steady; No. >, sac, I. q. b., ailoat !:
options steady ana dun, closing M
changed; May. Il 5-1GaI ll-l6C., closed
Oats-Spot quiet, No. ? 219sa27l &C.. No. ),
27c,; No. > white, 29a29i &C.; No. 3 white,
2Nac; track mixed western. @T2a2Sl2c.; +;
track white, 2Nlaa33c.; options barely
steady closing unchanged; February,
275sc.; May, 2,>sC.; December 21l2C. Beef
Firm. cut Meats-Steddy. Butter
Steady; western creamery, l5az2c,; do,
factory, l2al7c., ElgiEs, 22c.; imitation
creamery, l3l-aisc,; state dairy, l3a29c. !;
do. creamery, l5a2lC. Cheesc.-Qulrt; f;
large white, September, Sl2c,: small do, Q
aJi4c.; large Coorcd do, Size; small do.
9u9Hc,; large late made T3sa7a4c.; small
do. NlaSi.C.; light Skins, GaG,aC.; part
skins, 4l2a5lgc.; fun skins 3a4c. Eggs
Steady; state and Pennsylvania, 2la2iC. I;
western fresh, 20aS9c, Tallow-Dull-Pe-
troleum-Dull.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-23
THE MARKETS.
" all Street Review.

New York, Dec. %.-rherC was nothing
in today's stock market to rcrute the
opinion generally held in Wall street that
speculation in securities will continue dun
until after the first of the year ana he
release of some Of the funds ut present
locked up in large fn9ncial operations.
SagEing prices are generally the accom-
paniment Of such market. but there was
Suitcicnt strength in special stocks due to
special causes today To act as a sustain
ing force on the general list, and net gains
are the rule in consequence The marked
features in the trading and the centers
of greatest strength were the local traC-
tion companies. The motives for the buy
ing ot these stocks were thC reports of a
business comprC mise between the Metro
poiitan ana the Third Avenue companies
ANA belief that the chances We're not
good for the success of the underground
rapid transit scheme. The CoalCrs We're
also aggressv"ly strong and showed
gains of between one and two points, the
Reading issues being especially strong.
There was vague rumors of an intended
dividend on Reading first preferred stock
which PROBABLY influenced the trading
The industrial SreCialticS generally
showed net gains Of quite large fractions.
Total sales worc lSi,lOO shares.
Furnished by WILLIAM LINN. AL.
LEN 4 CO.. stock brokers' Mcars build
ing, rooms 1Oj-706