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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
THE TIME o. CHRISTMAS.
(From Town Topics.l

From Town Topics.)
/ love the time o. Christmas: In old age
it makes me feel
Like follerin' the fiddle an friskin' in the
reel!
An I'm in the finest fidget that you
ever yet did see
When some sweet girl in q quadrille
shakes her shiny curls at me!
/ sit there in the corner, when the logs
are blazin' bright
An the sparks fly up to meet the snow
like firefes o. the night,
An they say: 1.-THE old mans dreamin',"
when hear the fiddle's sound.
But it's only of the old-time girls I used
to swing around.
And when the dreams take hold of me-
those dreams O. long ago
I'm happy with the holly, and hunt the
mistletoe!
An the old mans in the merry round.
and up and down the hall
He goes it with the best of 'em and
swings sweethearts with all!
Just let sassy rosy-cheek come nigh
me, and it knows
The fires of youth are burnin' yet, for
all the winters SHOWS;
There'll be a smachin' OF the lips, an
bretherin's right away
You'll see the gold locks minglin' with
the frosty ones o. gray!
love the time o. Christmas: There's
nuthin's have so sweet
As the music o the fiddle to feller's
willin' feet,
An I'm in the finest fdget that you
ever yet did see
When some sweet girl in a quadrille
shakes her shiny curls at me!
f. L. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
sCovELL's NEW MISSION.
The Correspondent Gets Passport ia
Camp of Gomez.

Washington, -. c., Dec 24.-An off
cial dispatch received here states that
The Spanish authorities at Havana
have granted permission to Sylvester
Scoyell 10 accompany Rafael Madr gal.
the United States consular agent at
Sancti Spiritus, to the camp of the in
surgent ccmmander-in-chie General
Gomez. The trip of the consular agent
is made for the purpose of closing up
the estate Of an Aerican correspondent
killed in Cuba.
Scovelfs mission, however, is one of
observation. He is an American CORE
sondent and was arrested in Cuba about
year ago. His case attracted wide at
tention, and was discussed in Congress.
The grant of pass ports to him for this
mission to Gomez's camp is cited by the
Spanish authorities as an instance of
the freedom with which General Blanco
permits correspondents to conduct their
Investigations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
WY NOT EDUCATE NORTHERN GIRLS ,

4 sTest change or development is TAX
ing p,aee in THE Honthern States. 70,
3 crp.Srv the South hae depGnded upon
the North for manufactured goods OF
every kind, for advanced literary and
industrial education, for financial and
insurance organizations. for iron, coal.
etc, until we We're not expected to do
more than to produce cotton and tobacco
for Northern manufacturers. hut old
.hings are passing away. Ten years ago
writer's in England ard New England
We're quite positive in their opinions that
the South could never compete in the
manufacture Of iron or cotton, and feN
fhat TIE South would continue TO be one
of the best customers OF New England.
During the past few months, writers
in the English Trade journals deplore
the fact that the Southern States Of
America are mining their iron indus
tries, and confess that their cotton indus
try 10 in a serious condition. For sew
eral months past New England cotton
mill owners have exhibited great anx-
fety regarding Southern competition,
and are at 4 loss what to do about it.
The latest evidence OF great Southern
progress is an elegant book, issued by
the Seaboard Air Line, for free distri-
button, giving a list OF the schools and
colleges on the line of their road. The
article on Raleigh schools and colleges
(which was prepared by Mr.. George
Allen, secretary Of the Chamber Of
Commerce Of this city,, after giving a
description of ST. Mary's School, Peace
Institute and the new Baptist Univer-
sity, says: 'sThese colleges are attracting
students from other States; and now
that Raleigh is only fifteen hours from
New York, and within very easy dis
lance from New England by the Boston
and Providence line to Norfolk and the
Seaboard Air Line from there to Rail
eigh, it is confidently expected that in
the near future there will be a con-
siderable attendance of the New Eng
land States. The difference between
Boston's winter and spring climate and
that of Raleigh, N. c., is so great in
favor of the latter, that parents cannot
afford to overlook the advantages OF the
schools and climate at this point"
At first glance it may appear to be
presumptuous for Raleigh to expect to
obtain students from highly favored
New England, but when we remember
| that their climate is very trying to
young women, "a that many students
would be greatly benefited by a change
OF climate and conditions, it is not I'M
| reasonable to expect that with proper
effort, our well-equipped colleges should
obtain students from October to June.
| The South is indeed entering upon a
new era and must not be satisfied with
past attainments. The next addition to
our long list Of schools will be Textile
Department to our already valuable Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical College,
which, If established, will double the
earning value of every student who
takes the course Of instruction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
w. LIDS RECORD BROKEN.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. M.--E. w.
Ihlxrsers aged bay gelding, Buekwa,
by Buckwa-we-wa, carrying 1913 pounds,
liariin mp, lowered the worlds record
for mile and half at the Oakland
track this afternoon, winning under y
pull by six lengths in 2:32A Lamp
light held The former record.
The threeyear-old colt, Salvado, by
Ealyador-0 Tanesta, established u new
record for mile and one-eighth Time,
1:5284.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
RALEIGH PRODUCE.
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Dec. 24.-The local street
railway companies shares, which have
ben such a notable feature in the stock
market all the week, opened with a
further bound upwards this morning,
and though there were sharp reactions
during the day on profit taking these
stocks closed at the highest. Third
Avenue made a gain of % points for
the week. The weeks gains were also
extended in Metropolitan to 912 and in
Manhattan to 51S. The great buoyancy
in these specialties spread through the
list. The level of prices in the in
dustrials and in the Changers was at
one time from / to 2 points above last
nights close. During the afternoon the
market took on a distinctly holiday char
acter and fell at times into stagnation.
There was no particular news to account
of the movement of prices though the
bank statement with its further de-
crease of over 100000 in the surplus
reserves, had the effect Of checking the
activity in the market for the time be-
ing. In fact the market did not take
on the same animation again during the
remainder of the day, even when the
announcement was made OF the engage
ment for shipments from England by
to-morrow's steamer Of 100000 In
gold.
The bank statement was about what
was expected and reflected portion Of
last weeks Union Pacific's operations
included in last weeks statements. The
heavy balances OF over 100000 in
today's clearing house statement I'M
doubtedly reflect operations in connec-
ton Mondays payments Of SS.500,000
on account OF the Union Pacific sale.
Today's Shipment of gold, while It in
dicates certain relief available In case
Of undue stringency in the local money |
market, also indicates the belief that !
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
A LARGO TEA HOUSE BURNED.

New York, Dee 24.--The explosion Of
an oil stove used for heating purposes
in the office of Harwise and Son, dealers
in teas and coffees, to-day caused a $780,
900 fire. The bu lding, which is a five
story brick, is occupied by III. L. Webb
and Bros, gaugers and inspectors; Den
LSnberg and Son. dealers IN teas and cof-
fees, and BarWise and Sons, teas and
coffe5s. The force Of the explosion scat
tered the burning oil far and wide and
almost instantly bags holding green cof-
fee, which We're Piled from floor to cell
ing, became ignited and lively blaze
was the result.
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out Of the good things Santa Claus puts
iil gh. sIneklnvs

out Of the good things Santa Claus puts
IN che stockings.
Christmas is the one period OF the year
when Tile truth OF the gospel maxim
AZ IS better to give tnan 10 receive" is
universally accepted and acted upon. 1t
IS true that we are treated to sermon
OH the evils of gift-swapping, which some
people say has taken much OF the true
joy out of Christmas. 1t may be SO,
but there lies at the bottom of the ex
change Of presents love and a gener
osity that eNaits the giving. 1t is indeed
true that some sordid people measur
gifts, but they are so few in c0mpari.
son with the loving hearts which make
their simple gifts reflect their goodness
and generosity that their existence ought
not to he permitted to mar the free
handed Christmas spirit.
The true Christmas spirit is to put
out of sight all that tends to drive away
msrth and gladness. or to put lmita-
tons upon them. There is trouble
enough in the world to cause many a
heart to he bowed down. but there is
JOY enough to make every heart light
and cheerful. Whatever there IL in eae
life that could bring sntness, let il 10
forgotten. LIZ a little grave brings sad
memories, let the duty to tie living
saild cause repression Of grief Those
we love who have gone hoye~ over us i
the Christmas times, aud cheer us with
their unseen presence. inspiring Ne TO-
sing ION e~rta peace"
There cannot be tks trnert expression
rf the Christmas spirit that torgets Gods
moor. particularly the orphan. They are
H;s children, and those who play SAINTS
saaus to them may resi- IN TIE assurance
shat they Win receive TIE fnln~~e Of the
ersmise. 'gnarpAsk as ye hsve done i
nIts these. the least Of my little ones, ,e
save aene 1t unto m~.s
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
RAID ON GAMBLERS.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-The grand
jury this afternoon voted 81 indictments
against the proprietors of alleged gamb-
ling resorts and among those indicted
are three aldermen of the city. The in
dicted members of the city council are
Michael McKenna, of the first ward,
VIM. J. O'Brien, of the sixth ward and
John Powers, of the nineteenth Powers
and O'Brien are partners in the saloon
business, and it is claimed were the joint
owners of gambling resort. All the
indicted aldermen gave bonds for their
appearance when wanted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
\, LOLrSALE KINDNESS.

The male pupils of the Institutions
for the Blind of Raleigh, both white
and colored, were agreeably surprised
last night when they were informed by
the principals of the institutions that
Messrs. Cross & Lnehan, the populaE
clothiers, had donated to each and every
one . handsome Christmas present.
These enterprising I'D genrous young
merchants, are the recipients o. IA
hearty thanks Of the entire $50 male
students Of these Institutions. They may
not be able to see literally the beautiful
gifts, but they appreciate them none the
less. -..t..s.f ,...st...izlt.5.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
BALTIMORE.
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON. n. G., December 24-Spirits
du ar s0h@3l; later sales at ;0{ a30x; re-
celpts 81 casks.
Rosin firm; strained s.l5 good strained
a %; receipts 534 barrels.
Cg1Sde turpentine quiet; hard sl.4O; soft
l.5O; virgin xl.S0; receipts 80 barrels.
Tar arm at sl.05; receipts 62l barrels.
CHARLESTON, s. O., Dec. pa. rurpentine
arm at 30 bid; 30k asked; sales casks.
hosin firm; sales QUO; A, SLlU; u, 10
ID, SI.l0; f, 1.I5; Il, SI.l5, g, l.2O, H. 8l.45, 1,
sl.40, X, $780, NJ, $3.50, N, s220, window glass
$40, water white $3.50.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 24.--Spirits turpen-
tine firm at 81; sales 6l5 casks; receipts 637
casks.
kcsin Arm; sales 2, 2SS; receipts 357; A.
@. Sl20; ID, sl20; Il, Sl.25; +, Sl.26, u, Sl.55; II
u.a5, L, Q.85; x, ALTO; III, xl91, n, $50;
window glass q, So; water white Sj.l5
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
FOLLOW SITUATION IN CHINA.

London, Dec. 24.-Te Daily Mail pub
fishes g despatch this morning from
Toxic, which, it claims, evaded active
censorship. The despatch says:
England and Japan, without enter
ing upon an actual alliance have arrived
at complete understanding which will
probably result in joint naval demon
stration at the entrance of the Gulf Of
Pe-Chili.
''In diplomatic circles at Toxic the
probability of conflict is regarded as
extremely distant"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
THE REPORT NOT TRUE.

Rome, Dec. "a The statement con-
tanned IN n special dispatch from Rome
published in London yesterday to the
effect that a cabinet meeting has de-
cided to send an Italian squadron to
C'hina, was pure invention. There has
beer 10 cabinet meeting since Deem
Der 20
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
local sTOok MAkrK1.
GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dee. 24.-Buying by tAe
bull clique and covering by traiFta nee
wishing to remain short over Tie bob
days made strong speeula tfYa WlreUs
market today, May closing 5s(I cents
higher. December was a tritk weaker
and declined half a cent &|SxA6 ana
oats were firm, corn advaffSfn8 n
while oats added 74@% cent ID IT.
former price. Provisions barely h@iA
their own.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
TO RNDUCE WAGES.

Lowell, kapA, Dee. 24.-The Treasur-
eqs OF the Lowell Cottons Mills at a
meeting held here to-day voted to reduce
the wages to their employees from jan
uary IL. The causes of the reduction
are the same as those which led to the
in Fall River, Manches-
ter, N. H., and other places to lower the
wage rate. About 1900 operatives in
this city will be affected.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
The Treasury Will Leave $4,-
100000 in N. Y. Banks.
GOLD FROM LONDON
MORE THAN 100000 IN GOLD
FROM AUSTRALIA.
BONDS QUET-.PRlcES UNCHANGED
Holidays Scare Traders Out of Cotton Con
tracts The Close Showed sDecline

OF from to , Points.
New York, Dec. 24.-In the dry goods
market to-day the near approach of the
Christmas holidays causes almost u
stagna tion in business, there being
scarcely any store traders in town, while
mail orders continue very light in near
~ all divisions OF the market. In the
cotton foods field there is still some
trading the goods which have been Sc
dueed to fill stocks which were de-
pleted previous to the reductions Of last
week and while orders for bleached or-
dsfs are sent forward, they are accommo-
dated in some cases by orders by large
amounts OF brown goods and coarse col
ored cottons; but in the main the trad
ing in these latter lines is confined to
manufacturers needs and is held within
their limits.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
A KENTUCKY DUEL.

Paintsville, KY, Dec. 24.-Gratz Ar
nett and Green Patrick, both politicians
fought with revolyers here to-day. The
duel was the outcome of an old grudge.
Eight shots were exchanged and Arnett
was dangerously wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
TWO STARS.

Passions Dawn breathed cold,
From out the caverns OF vermiioned
gloom,
And blanched Hopes star of norm
Penitential night-oft told.
Wombed from black despair the bloom
The star OF Bethlehem's Born.
w. E. CHRISTIAN,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
OTHER MARKETS.

galveston, firm, 61. i2,2;2 bales.
Norfolk, firm. ~, 3, 7S6 haies.
Baltimore, nominal, on, 2 is7 bales.
boston, steady, 10, l,la2 baIes
Wilmington, firm, 5S, 2,G72 bales
ehilsdel pnia, quiet, g. 6, 1856 bales.
savannah, STEADY, 8 3 Is, 5,4l9 uGits.
New Orleans, steady. 81, 1858 hsles.
Mobile, steady, 81, l,3 = bales.
Memphis, firm. B-i6, 2. 90 bales.
augusta, tirh, 5 . 10, i,3g9 bales.
charleston, q let. 3-l6, 260i bales.
5incinnati. quiet, z, LIS bales.
louisville, q let. 81, - bales.
81. Louis, quiet, 6S, /, 81 bales.
3onst0n, nIn. On, q. l01 bales.
i. View York, quiet, 5 l5-l6, S4j bales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
BANK STATEMENT
INV YORK MONEY.

firm at GA per cent last ioar 3 hoy
a.. elosed at 203 per cent. Prime nier
"a lie paper 3&ai per cent. Ster1ng ex-
arg. dImer with actual business In
0tnk no nos at 4s4kaLStk Tor demand ana
lAa BY for sixty days. Posted rates 85@
- and 4Siate6 Commercial htIIa 4gIS
) yer ertihcates b7Ka5Sk Bar silver bTH'
eK'can dollars ASH Government BONDS
weak. state bonds Gull Railroad bdnds
trm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
WIFE MURDERER HANGED.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 24.-Peter Cole.
man. who murdered his wife at Old
Church some months ago, was hanged
at Hanover Court house today. The
execution was quiet. Death was almost
instantaneous.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
DELIGHTED KtNgTON.

Einston. \. C.. Dec. n. -.Sprclai)
Colonel ". II. Blouni. the inimItaDL
hnmurisI delighted The rItiZelS nf X us
ION last nIght with biz Bottle Of Chow
1 how. The cutonri r regarded by our
people az one of the very finest lecturers
i'll this country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25

No issue of the News and Observer
viii apyear tomorrow, all the meInbeEs
OF the force desiring one holiday in the
year. If, during the interim, there IL
news OF worldwide interest, an extra
will be issued.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25

The whole State will be gratified to
know that ex-Vice President Stevenson
has accepted the invitation to deliver
the prize pal address on the occasion OF
the unyeiling OF the monument to the
Meeklenburg signers at Charlotte On
the 10Th OF May rfext. lie is descend
ant OF men who made the frst move for
independence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
COTTON.

New York, Dee. 24.-Wfth brace
OF holidays at hand for the cotton mar
kets of New York New Orleans. and
Liverpool, there was a natural desire to
even up outstanding contracts and TO
avoid risk in making new ventures. To-
days market therefore. while opening
stendy at a decline Of 1d2 points ruled
irregular and moderately active. English
cotton market accounts were not as good
as hoped for, while receipts were inclin
ed to broaden out which led to little
local liquidation, increasing the decline
to 36i5 points.
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BISMARCK is BETTER.

Friedrichsruhe, Dec. 24-Prince BIS
marck, who for the past few days has
been i'll, is now enjoying satisfactory
health. He will spend Christmas quiet
ly with his family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25

Whooping-cough, Group, sore throat,
influenza, bronchitis, cold, and cough are
at once relieved and positively and per-
manently cured by DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, the incompatible remedy for all
pulmonary and throat affections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25

Otto Wilson says THE News and
Observer il not fiji to 40 into a respecta-
bic home, much less Christian home"
Here 10 one more proof that the goea
people of the State love The News and
Observer for the enemies it has made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
OFF THE LIST.

When Santa Claus come knockin',
Won't fin dis liz one;
He can't hang up no stockin',
Kase he
Doan
Wear
None!
His mammny say: "Hit shockin'!--
He des doan have no funi
He never hang his stockin',
Kase he
Doan
Wear
None!
"But when Santa Claus come knockin'
= Err down de chimbly run,
He'll mebbe bring stockin'
Kase you
% Amt
Got
- 49, IS Nonevs
IF. L STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
LIVERPOOL

IvERpouL. Dec. "a. $50 + a.-Spot cos
:. fair demand. prices nrm; american
mildling373
,,Ies of he 1Gy we're 1900 c3es, of which
3. % were or speculation and export, and
In 9ded 100 American: receipts 2s,0O0 bales
including y 80 American
Futures opened and closed quiet with q
moderate d. mand
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TWO YEARS TOR RAILROADS.
They Must in That Time Get Safety
Appliances.

Washington, Il. c., Dec. 24.-The
Interstate Commerce Commission has
issued IA circular to the railroads promul-
eating the order extending for two
years the tine within which the rail-
roads shall equip their cars and engines
with automatic couplers and driving
brakes, as required by the act Of March
=, 1898. The news OF the order was
contained in the Associated Press dis
patches some weeks age.
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NEW YORK

Ew YoRk, feeemAer a Fl1Ir dull
- o5ah ; do clear s5.4oa5.SO; Mime Iota .Ret
1int'r patents &.S5a5 is; do straights $500
10; winter extras Si4oa4.OO: winter low
grades ~ aa3 20.
81, sge a0uf 'u'; 'upeFDne $780, fAn0'
Rucs wheat -four dull at sl.2sal..O.
Buckwheat nom nal at 38ha3s.
:: I arsn ndTHa mes sl.ooai 30
Rye du! No western car OTIS 5oa5l.
marie, du westerns feeoin. IS, mating
Wheat spot, MN No red .02x sfioat;
10 oithern New York leoh atloaG. q
ha Man 10 a AZ; Options, No red Jan
ms y December closed 1919 May closed
Orn, spot, firm No. 2, IS ( b afoat;
options. May '4xa34x; December closed ~.
oats, spot, nom mai; No. z, 25k optionAs
December closed 2sN May closed ssx.
Beet dull; family SD ALI ~. e1Lra msss
n5OesOo; beef hams So OOas2 50; pscked ssW
alO.U0; city extra India mess sl4.0Gl9l4.b0.
Cut meats dull picked bellies bao DO.
picked shoulders task: do. hams.
Lard eady; western steamed sf.S2h; city
continent s5.l5; South American IA; COM
ponrc 4G44.
Pork dull new mess IS 5OaqOO; short clear
al0.UUal2.U0: family Sl0.0al0.5O.
Butter frner. western creamery lta22A;
do factory lk117; Higgins 22% imitation
creamery l3KaiS; State dairy 1Sa2J; o. cream
erY i5a2lh.
Cheese Gull; large white, September
~: fancy small white, september, 5a94
argc colOred September S&a$S snall col
ored september 9a9k large do October INA
~ small do October S4s14; light skins 60
ga: part skins ~ a6A; tub skins 8a4. a.
Eggs firm; state and PeAnsy vania Ella
Potatoes steady; New York s2laXaaS;.
sweets 81 09as 20 =
Cotton s;es Eli; I'll dun; prime crude ls9
low 81 s OF summer yel u. butter
oil Isa26; p4.A--~ 80 .--.~. CHOW Il.
Petroleum dull; Untteu % 1 ?; refined New
York $40; Philadelphia and Baltimore $3.50;
Rosin steady; strsined, common to good
sl.40al 45.
Turpentine firm at ssa3SI-2.
h1ee steady: domestic, tar to extra 4k@
Moiasses steady; New Orleans, open
EeCtle good 80 choice, 2ea3l.
Cabages, Long island ana Jersey, per Zoe
CoTeo-options, May s625: February sslG
blng7 s: mild qu ct; Cordova sAal6.
oentFi hti l." asetost Ak; -" redHed Strong;
20 6, 4 Sic; standard a, 5A; confectionery
A, IS; cut loaf 81. crushed bS. powdered
7-I6: granulated 6&; cubes Tao.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 24-Flour inactive: west
RI supertine s. 7Oa3. 10; do. extra 55a4 10; do
family S4.4O@4 65; winter wheat patents sAsS
a5.lO; spring do. &5OeGs5.2O; spring Wneas
strafghts s430G4.95.
Wheat strong; NO. cred, spot and Deem
Der 9Sk a9g%; January 419s%; May 90 BID;
steamer No. red 93Aa9f; Southern wheat
by sample, 9ia100; do. on grade a. ASK.
Corn firmi spot and December 33ka33&i
December, new or old, 53ha33%; January
338a35&; February 33&aS3x steamer mixed
3lha3lx: Southern white corn 29a34; do.
yellow @9a34.
Oats steady: No. white, western 29a29K;
No. mixed ZTk
Rye frmer, NO. 2. nearby SIX; No.
western 53&.
Hay steady. choice Timothy SIS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-25
CRUISER FOR CHINA

London, Dec. PA special dispatch
from Paris says the French cruiser Po-
thuau, had been ordered to prepare for
sea in Chinese waters.
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