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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29
A Little Boys Trouble.

s.My little boy has been troub-
led every spring for the past
four or five years by an eruption
covering his body and limbs. 1t
was so bad he could not get on
his shoes and stockings. Last
spring heard of Hoods sarsa-
parilla, and by taking this medi-
cine he was entirely cured" Mrs.
Nettie Ryan, Winchester, Va.
Hoods pills are the only pills
to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Cure all liver ills.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29
6RE VIVA. =, PITTsBURG h. \.

Trains leave Weston for Sutton at
10: 40 D. m, daily except Sunday.
Leave Weston for Buckhannon at
10 100 tnoon) daily and $50 daily except
o Passengers leaving harrisburg at
1O: 80 q. m. arrive ut Camden-on-G auley
at 4:46 p. m. daily except Sunday.
NoTE: Trans leaving Buckhannon at
6:4l a. N. arriving at Clatksburg at 9:o5l
Trains leaving Clarksburg at s;o5 p. m.
arriving at Buckhannon at 4:24 p m.
s sSlIis Other a Trains Daily except, Sun
day.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29
The Mountain Chautiuqua.

The 10Th Annual Session of
this famous Chautauqua will be
held August 4th to Goth, 1898. 1t
is the most supberb and sensible
summer resort in America, $500
feet above the sea level on the
line of the picturesque B. 6 o.
R. R. The climate and scenery
and social surroundings are all
that could be desired. $500, 600
have been spent in Improvements.
Mountain Lake Parks furnished
with electric lights, and water
works are now being put in. Five
splendid hotels and two hundred
and fifty cottages, many of
which receive borders, open
their doors at reasonable rates to
tourists. The charming lake
furnishes excellent boating and
fishing. The Chautauqua sum
mer schools are in session for
four weeks. They include thirty
departments of important study
under the care of enthusiastic
and capable teachers out of lead
ing American colleges. The
Chautauqua program with three
entertainments daily furnishes
the best things in lectures, en-
tertainments and music which
genius can devise or money pro.
cure. The beautiful detailed IL
lustrated program can be secured
by addressing the agent of the
Baltimore g. OHIO R. R.. Noun
tain Lake Park, Maryland.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29
$500 Reward!

vOR rirHER SEX. This fsneay
bainR lnleetsd directly 10 the Ssat 1t
Ihoao diasaSss ottha GsnIto.U Urinary Or.
CANS, requires no change OF diet OF
nauaecus, rneFnufiai o. poisouous med
lslnes 70 b taken internally. Whta
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29

There is a number of fine leg
horn hats at so cents at Miss
Elizabeth Coffman's. 35-2t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29
C.arksburg Fair Sept. 8, Z and $.

All entries this year will be
made at the law Office of NJ. NJ.
Thompson, in Clarksburg, West
Virginia. Entry books will be
opened August Goth, 1898, and
close September 5. 1898, at s
o'clock p. m. In all classes of
trials of speed the books will
close September 3rd, 1898. ut
p. N, Make all entries early.
M. NJ. THOMPSON,
Secretary.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29

Vi AOhSpVasStt OASt
writes: 81 was af
fiicted from infancy
with Catarrh. and no
one can know the
suffering It producer
better than ]. The
sprays and wash ca
prescribed by the doc
tors relieved me only
mporarily, an q
though I used them
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29

Our customers say you manu-
facture three of the best RENE
dies on EARTH said the mercan-
tile firm of Haas, Harris, Brim d
McLain, of Dawson. Ca, in a re-
cent letter in the Chamberlain
Medicine Co. This is the uni
versal verdict. Chamberlain S
Pain Balm is the finest prepare.
ton in the world for rheumatism.
neuralgia, cuts, bruises, burns,
scalds, pains, and swellings. A
% cent bottle of this liniment in
the house, will save great deal
of suffering. Buy itat
Cunningham Bros. & Co. S
drug store. Clarksburg, 34.1m.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29
Catarrh is
Not Incurab1e

But It can not be cured by sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures which
IA the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood. 8. s. s. is the only
remedy which can have any effect upon
Catarrh; 1t cures the disease pern1a-
nentiy and forever rids the system Of
every trace Of the vile complaint.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-07-29

constantly for ten years. the disease had
ATmcr hold than ever. tried . number OF
blood remedies, but their mineral ingredients
settled In my bones and gave me rheumatism.
was in lamentable condition. and after ex.
hausting all treatment. was declared incurable.
Geeing s. 6. s. advertised as cure for blood
diseases, ] decided to try It. As soon as my
system was under the effect Of the medicine,
began TO improve. and after taking it for
two months ! was cured completely. the
dreadful disease was eradicated from my sys-
tenn, and have had no return Of g."
Z Many have been taking local trent
ment for years, and find themselves
worse now than ever. A trial OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Gratifying Outcome.

a meeting was held ut the Harper
house Saturday evening of the execu-
tive committee, together with the
chalrmen of The different subcommit.
tens, i'll connection with Modern
Woodmen building cornerstone ccre-
monies held in Rock Island last
Wednesday, for the purpose of clos
ing up the affairs of the committees.
1t was found that funds were in hand
sufficient to more than meet all ex-
penses incurred. Resolutions were
passed extending to all who
had contributed financially or other
wise to the success of the demonstra-
ton. and Mayor Mcdill. as chairman
of the executive committee. was
directed to suitably express to MIR.
Bryan the committees expression. in
behalf of the Woodmcn and the peo-
pie of the three cities. of the apprecia-
ton of his coming to Rock Island at
Il time when the same involved in
convenience to him, and the eXcep-
ton he had made in this ease, when
he had cancelled all other engage
ments. The committee will meet
again May 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
a Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there
Is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try ii who has lame back and
weak kidneys, malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean he can cure him.
self right away by taking Electric
-Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system, acts as Il stimulant to
the liver and kidneys, is a blood puri-
fer and nerve tonic. 1t cures consti-
patton. headache, fainting spells.
sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable. mild laxative. and
restores the system to its natural
vigor. Try Electric Bitters and be
convinced that they are IA miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only 30 cents a bottle at Hartz e. u
lemever's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
A JUST AND TRUE CLAIM.
Diamond Dyes Alone ON the Top Round oil
Perfection.

The fast Diamond Dyes for wool.
silk, cotton and mixed goods are won
derful triumphs of science, and en-
body new discoveries that are I'M
known to the makers of imitation
dyes.
Able and expert analytical chemists
have made severe chemical tests taking
in all known makes of package dyes,
and have established the fact that
Diamond Dyes. being the only pure
make, will dye more goods with a
given quantity of dye than any other
dye in the world. Being the strong
est in coloring power, the Diamond
Dyes are by far the cheapest for home
use.
If YOU would dye with ease. pleas
ure and satisfaction, and keep vour
temper unruflled, you must use Dia-
mond Dyes. No authorizations To max,
bulk; no impurities in Diamond Dyes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
THE COUNTY TEMPLE.

April 2s-Joseph Mills to Hannah
Clark, lot =, block /, Briggs Place,
Rock Island. 81.
Joseph Mills to Hannah Clark. lol
), block /. Howard 5 first add. Rock
Island. 81.
Joseph Mills to Sarah +. Levev.
part lot ). and lot t. block | Howard ;
first add, Rock Island. 81.
Joseph Mills to Sarah Z. Levev, c
u feet lot .. block :, b. Harper
Second add. Rock Island, 81.
Betsey ). kimball to Adair Pleas.
ants. part outlot i6, swi 30, IS, Nv,
81, 800.
29-W. +. Norris ct al TO Josephine
Tobin; part outlot Il, 80, Is, 2w
81 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
NEWS FROM CAMP TANNER.
Eleven OF the Members of Company A
arc Rejected.

EieNeh OF Inc members OF Company 4
arc Rejected.
Camp Tanner, Springfield, April 30.
Company A has been honored by the
appointment of Russell p. Hampton,
one of its members. as color serrea Mt
of the 9th infantry.
l just saw Gov. Tanner. He
says the Rock Island boys are all
right and can get anything they want.
1t is a great sight to 20 out on the
parade grounds and see the 5000 sol
diers drilling. Maj. Channon has not
been given horse vet. To sec him
walking one would think he was lost.
Blankets are scarce, and probably
two thousand sleep on the floor every
night without anything to cover their
tired and weary forms; but the boys
of Company A have so far done very
well in getting what belongs to them.
But the food is not SO many.
Tomorrow will he our busy day on
account of the examination of all our
company. II is doubtful If any of
the men enlisted after April 10 will
be accepted. They will he sent home
aud at their own expense. A man
must he feet, inches, and weigh
$50 pounds; measure 80 inches around
the chest. heart good and sound lungs.
No more for today, but | guess a
whole lot tomorrow. RosEY.
The following members of Com
pany a have been rejected by the
physicians: c. Cool. Fred Krell. Ed
Mckinstry, W. Souders. William Robb,
T. Hoppe, f. Doerring. W. ii. Cline.
Elmo Dunavin. +. Trcmann and Will
liam Bleuer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
PILOTS SHOW PATRIOTISM.
Mississippi and Ohio River Steamboatmen
OHcr Their Services.


The rivermen yield to no class of
citizens in fervor of their patriotism
and devotion to- their country. when
it is menaced by foreign foes. As
evidence of their willingness to risk
their lives for it the following tele-
gram was sent to the secretary of war
by Capt. p. 5. Brown, secretary of
the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers Pr
lots society. to which many of the
pilots touching at this point belong:
Hon. Russell A. Alger. secretary of
the department of war: Members of
the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers Pr
lots society. navigators of the Mis-
sissippi river and tributaries, many
of whom served on gunboats and
transports rs masters and pilots dur
ing the civil war, tender YOU their
services when needed, and stand
ready to respond on short notice for
service in the line of their profession.
Theodore F. Hall, president; p. 5.
Brown, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

Dubuque. .............0 q o o o.:
Three base hit-walSh. Two base hit
Walsh. Struck out by-Walsh. 3 Peterson 3
Bases On balls-0n Walsh |; OF Peterson. !.
Thornton, of Dubuque, was put on;
of the game yesterday by Umpire
Ward for being too reckless with his
tongue. Flaheriy was treated like.
wise saturday.
Mvron McKibben, of Omaha. has
been signed for right field. He PLAYED
his first game Yesterday. He wa,
with Dies Moines last season.
Kane collided with Hanford Satur
day, injuring the latter quite seri.
ously. He will not be able to play
for several days.
Other results Yesterday: At Peoria.
Cedar Rapids. /; Peoria, 2;at Quincy,
Ottumwa, o; Quincy. =.
All games except the Rock Island.
Dubuque were postponed Saturday
on account of rain.
Ed Dolly handed Young a box oI
kinship cigars after he made that
home run.
Ted Sullivan banked on winning
yesterday. He left town with long
long face.
Cedar Rapids plays here tomorrow
Wednesday and Thursday.
Jack Tracy. of Rockford, caught
for Rock Island Yesterday.
Joe Strauss is laid up with a stiff
meek
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Give the children a Drink

Called Grain-O. 1t is delicious. ap.
pctizing, nourishing food drink Il
take the place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who hav,
used it, because when properly pre-.
pared it tastes like the finest coffee,
but is free from all its injurious prop.
critics. Grain-O aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. II is not Il
stimulant. but Il health builder. and
children, as well as adults. can drink
ii with great benefit. Costs about
one-fourth as much as coffee. ID and
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Shake Into Your Shoes

Allen 5 Foot-Ease. a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen,
smarting feet and instantly takes the
sting out of the corns and bunions.
Ii 5 the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight-iitting or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for sweating, cal
lous and hot, tired. aching feet Try
it today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. BY mail for % cents in
stamps. Trial package free. Adj
dress Allen 5. Olmsted, LEROY. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
MRS. BEAN PASSES AWAY,
Death of One of the City's Pioneers After
Brief Illness.

Death of One of the City's Pioneers After
a Brief Illness.
Mrs. Manila Bean, wife of j. l..
Bean, died at her home. 1901 Third
avenue. at 2:45 this morning. after a
brief illness from pneumonia. She
was one of Rock Islands pioneers,
settling here in 1912 with her hus-
band. She was so years of age and
one of the first members of the Old
Settlers association. Besides her
husband she leaves three children
j. l.. Bean, Dr.. and w. H. Bean. of
Rock Island. and Mrs Minchen. of
Carroll, Iowa. The funeral will oc-
eur from the residence at p. m. to-
morrow.
The funeral of Emiel Erbeltynck.
220l Third avenue, who died from an
operation Saturday, aged II years,
occurred yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Tests Patience.
The Most Patient People Must Show An
noyancc at Times.

noyancc at Times.
Nothing spells good disposition
quicker.
Nothing taxes a mans patience,
Like any itchiness of the skin.
Itching piles almost drive YOU crazy,
All day it makes you miserable.
All night it keeps YOU awake.
Itch. itch. itch. with no relief.
just the same with eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching it.
You would do SO, but YOU know it
makes it worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing.
People are learning that they can be
cured.
Learning the merit of Doan's Oint-
ment.
Plenty of proof that Doan's Oint-
mcnt will cure piles, eczema or any
itchincss of the skin.
Read the testimony of a Rock Island
citizen:
Mrs. +. SCHNEIDER, of 2021 Fifth
avenue, says: In the spring of 1897
| was troubled with an irritation of
the skin in very aggravated form.
saw Doan's Ointment advertised and
SO highly recommended as Il specific
for this complaint that was induced
to get box ut the Harper House
drug store. The very first applica.
ton gave me immediate relief and tn,
continued use of this remedy for 9
short time removed all traces of tn,
distressing complaint. 1t is Just .
grand ointment for any form of itchi.
ness Of the skin. | will rely on it fol
future use if | should ever be troubled
in similar way again
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale bv all
dealers. Price % cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name. Deans. and
take no substitute. For sale bv Mar.
shall Il Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Bucklcn's Arnica Salye.

The best salvc in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum
fever sores. letter, chapped hands,
chilblains. corns and all skin erup.
tons, and positively cures piles or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed tc
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. Fol-
sale by HartZ IL Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Unfortunate People

are they while suffering from kidney
diseases are prejudiced against all
advertised remedies, They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for kidney and blad-
der troubles. Il. Ii. Thomas sells it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softcns the gums.
aliays all pain. cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents q hottie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
4 Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie is very hot. but when
diluted it is.a warm friend indeed to
those suffering from bowel com
plants. Ii never fails. % cents and
30 cents. Sold by I. ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Attention, Campers and Fishing Parties,

We are headquarters for camping
and fishing supplies; also Il full line
of fresh groceries always on hand and
at the'lowest price. Ice delivered to
al camps. Fresh and cured meats,
fresh produce direct from the farm.
All goods sold will be delivered free
of charge.
5. j. APPLE. Sears. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
LANDS BOTH GAMES.
Continued from F,tfh page

hit and got a base. j. Brown hit to
pitcher and the other Brown was
caught at third. Killacky safed in
left and Mack came home. j. Brown
was nailed ut third and McFarlane
famed out. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DIR. IL. b. Hettinger, indianapolis.
Ind. says: For several months
after spraining my ankle / was Sc
verely afflicted with rheumatism.
finally tried Detchon's Mystic Cure
for rheumatism. and in four DAYS
could walk without my cane; two bot
ties cured me sound and well.r Sold
by Otto Grotjan. druggist. l501 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island Gust Schle-
gel Il Son, go West Second street.
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

1t is not remedy put, up by any
Tom. Dick or Harry: it is compound
ed by expert pharmacists. Ely Bros.
offer a 10 cent trial size. Ask Your
druggist. Full size Cream Balm 30
cents. We mail it.
Ely Bros, 56 Warren Street, n. Y.
City.
Since 1861 | have been great SUI
ferer from catarrh. | tried Eiy's
Cream Balm. and to all appear
ances am cured. Terrible headaches
from which had long suffered are
gone.-W- j. Hitchcock, late Maj. L.
). Vol. and A. A. Gen. Buffalo. \. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Rock Island. Ill Anri, IL ~,

Rock Island III April i6 Is.e
| l. IL II. Summon. treasurer of the city of
Rock Island. ILL.,. do certify that the foregoing
statement l. Il true and correct report OF
| receipts ana disbursements for the year endn.
| April 10, lsss. as shown by my books
| ii. IL. SINMON. Treasurer.
| STATE OF ILLINOIS
| County of Rock Island. 81
Sworn and subscribed To before me this IN
day Of April, ls.- C. UEII.PENsTEII.
L Nrfl IitliIis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Oidcst Bank Nnte.

The oldest European bank note ia
Swedish, dated 1861 but the British,
museum, III London, has Chinese note
three centuries older.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10. % and 80 cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
When Weak. Weary and wasted

from kidney diseases. why not try
Foley's Kidney Cure, guaranteed
medicine. For sale bv L. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Have You kidney Trouble.

A 80 cent trial bottle of Foley S
Cure will prevent serious results from
this usually fatal disease. Sold by L.
T. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

tsfactory experience"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES MEDICA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

The pitching of Joe Walsh, the
Minneapolis boy, just signed by man.
rger Anderson, was the feature of Sat.
urday's game. He would have shut
out the visitors. but for the errors of
Flaherty and Hanna. which let in two
scores. Here is the story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Saturdays Game.

Two base hits-Wright (2) Thornton. F1ah
erty. Mack: struck out by Young. 1: Browb 6
Bases ON balls -oT Young. }: Brown, l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

Mr.. Wm- FIJI. the inventor of the
instrument and his two daughters.
play II; also on swinging harp>,
glasses guitars, zithers and gigilers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
KREll & MATH
)ICALC CO., Elkhart, Ind.

Our Wild Cherry Phosphate is u
regular Thirst Qucncher. Try
u glass.
Phone ii56 i,is-l7ls Second Aycnu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
STOCKS AND BONDS.
A LIVELY COMMISSION HOUSE DE-
MAND AT THE START.
Net Changes Are I'm the Main on TIL c
Losing sidc-BOnd Issue May
Harden Rates.

New York, June THE stock market show
"a tho same conflicting tendencies today as
for several days past. The reacuonary ele-
ment gained the upper hand during the after
noon and effected sharp declines all through
the list, dislodring quite large amonnt OF
stock. There was quite lively commission
hoLse demand at the start, which lifted prices
In iGany stocks a small fraction. The recov-
cries in the final hour were point or over
In number Of cases and left net changes
mostly small, with losses predominatng The
war news was without influence on the mar
ket. London was quite a heavy seller here
and was a factor in weakening prices and In
glFirs hrmer tone to exchange. Tine de-
mofalDatlon of wheat prices may have aided
tn reaction. The worlds heavy receipts Of
wheat gave rise to question as to whether
Amci cas- next crop can be marketed to the
best advantage.
Although money continues abundant ana
cheap. it is inevitable that the approaching
government bond issue will absorb money ana
harGen rates, temporarily at least.
There was releasing in bonds today in the
speculative issues and the tone was very
heavy. total sales s.. 100 900
tPriVate wire to Cargln & Richardson
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08
View Orleans Spots.

unchanged. $3.50 az
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-08

r. ". Hunter & Co. say Of today's cotton
market Liverpool was dull spot sales 1000,
AMI closed with gain OF Il point on con-
tracts This was not quite up to expectations
and our markets opened off point and fur
Their declined . to points. win the fe, llng
sons what easier There were reports OF re-
newed buying OF August and possibilities Of
littc squeeze in that option being gotten I'M
der headway. but this talk is Of little interest
to the general trade. about the only feature
thai Is cared for being hopes that the option
Will he priced high enough to take the IN
oadinE Of lot of low grade cotton and odds
and ends held by spot houses, regardless OF
what new cotton Will he offered for sale at
that time. Liverpool was a seller, in small
way, of the distant mouths, and all reports
continue favorable for the growing crop, but
there s no disposition by traders to take a
dc,iGcd stand either way just yet and the few
points that the weather may cover during the
next few days will be the result of weather
conditions more than any other factor. The
feeling generally Is bearsh IN subdued way.
and II conditions continue favorable the
chances are that this element will show the
first aggressiveness: but the best people in the
trade feel that cotton is low and that the
chances for a decided advance are much bet
tc. II an for any material decline