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Southern Ry.

(Schedule in effect May l, lS9S)
All trains arrive and leave Pennsylvania Pas
So A. M.-Dafy. local for DapviTe. Char
lotte and way stations at Manassas daily for
Strasburg and Harri>onburg and at Lynchburg
with the Norfolk and Western daily.
HIS \. M.-Daiiy, the UNITED STATES FAST
MAIL. carries Pullman Buffet Sleepers, New York
and Washington to Jacksonville. uniting at Sails
bury with Pullman Sleeper for Asheviile and Hot
Springs y. c.; Knoxville, Chattanooga and Mem
phis Tenn, and at Charlotte with Pullman
Sleeper for Augusta Pullman Buffet Sleeper.
New York to New Orleans, uniting at Charlotte
with Pullman Sleeper fer Birmingham Con-
meets at Lynchburg with Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad for Lexington daily except Sunday, and
ton to New Orleans without change. Sunset
personally conducted tourist excursion. through
sleeper this train every Wednesday to san
Francisco without change
4:O1 P M.-Local for Front ROYAL, StraSbuTg
and HarriSonpurg, daily, except SundIy-
Ash P. M--Daily, local for Charlottesville.
SOUTHWESTERN. vESTIBULED LIMITED. com
posed of Pullman Vestibuled Sleepers. Dining
Cars and Day Coaches. Pullman Slecpers New
York to Nashville. Tenn, VIA Asheville. Knox
Charlotte Columbia Savannah and jacksonville.
New York to Memphis, via Birmingham; New
York to New Orleans, via Atlanta and Mont
gomery- Vestibuled Day Coach Washington to
Atlanta Southern Railway Dining Car, Greens
TRAINS on WASHINGTON AND OHIO d.
NlNlON ieafe w NaohlnStoH Jul Y. NJ. 1alYs 1
p NJ and 4:45 p. VI. daily except Sunday and
6:25 P. NJ. Sunday only, for Round Hill: 4.32
P. NJ daily except Sunday for Leesburg. and
6:25 P NJ daily for Herndon Returning arrive
at Washington SIG A. ~ and $40 P. NJ. daily.
and 2:45 =. NJ daily except Sunday from Round
Hill, and ZOO A. NJ. daily except Sunday from
Herpdon. and 1884 \ NJ daily except Sunday
from Leesburg.
In addition to above trains. all OF which stop
at Dunn Loring (Army statiOn), following trains
leave Washington for Dunn Loring proper: S:0i
A. NJ, :0I A. NJ. and $40 P. " daily. aud
l:I0 p NJ Sundays only. Returning. arrive at
Washington 1920 A. ", 12:45 P. NJ and 6:35
p NJ daily and 500 p. n. Sundays only
Through trains from the South arrive at Wash
ington 6:42 A. NJ. 2:20 p. NJ. and 9:35 p NJ
Harrisonburg, Il noon daily except Sunday and
9:S5 P. NJ daily. and $3.50 4. NJ. daily from
Charlottesville
Tickets sleeping car reservation and informa-
ton furnished at offices, 705 18th ST. NV, 5lI
Pennsylvania ave-, and az Pennsylvania Railroad
Passenger Station
FRANK S CANNON. Third Vice President and
General Manager.
]. NJ CULP. Traffic Manager
W. A. TURK. General Passenger Agent
L. 5. BROWN, Gen. Agt. Pass Depot
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AUCTION SALES.
THos. ]. OWEN. AUCTIoNEER.
FOR SALE AT AUCTIoN-vALUABLE REAL
ESTATE ON TWELFTH STREET WEST

FOR SALE AT AUCTIoN-vALUABLE REAL
ESTATE ON TWELFTH STREET WEST.
NEAR c STREET SOUTHWEST.
BY virtue Of a deed of trust dated the 18th
22j4 folio 266 ct seq, of the land records
OF the District OF Columbia. the undersigned tFus.
tees therein at the request Of the party secured
thereby, Will sell at public auction. in front OF
the premises, on WEDNESDAY, THE SIXTH DAY
OF JULY. A. ID. 1898, AT 30 O'CLOCK p. NJ,
OF Washington District Of Columbia. described
as parts of original lots numbered one and twen-
ty-four, in square two hundred and ninety-s:E.
beginning for the sEme on the west lire OF
section of said Twelfth Street with c Street
south; thence running west seventy feet one and
one-half inches 70 the west line OF said lot one;
thence north with said west line twenty feet TO
the intersection of the south line of said lot
twenty-fOuT; thence With said south line twenty
feet TO the southwest corner Of said lot twenty
four; thence north with said west line OF said
lot twenty-four twelve feet; and theace east
ninety feet one and one-haf inches TO Twelfth
Street vest thence south with said Twelfth
Street thiFty-two feet TO the beginning. I'M
proved by frame dwelling house. Terms OF sale:
ne-thrd of the purchase money cag,i and the bal
ancs payable in six and twelve months from day
OF sale; for which the purchaser shall give his.
her or their pT0missoTy notes with interest, Sc
cured by deed oil trust upon the property sold
All conYeyanciug and recording at purchasers
cost deposit of 500 will be required when
property IS sold Terms OF sale must be complied
with within ftt cen days after day OF sale; other
wise the property Will be resold at the risk and
cost Of the purchaser The above property will
be sold subject to a prior deed OF trust for
$500.
EUGENE CARUSI.
WILLIAM J. MILLER,
Trustees.
ie25-d&dsexS 4S5 La. NV.
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Queen of SummerTrips.
Boston by Sea. Providence by Sea.
Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company.

Steamer Baltimore to Boston every TUESDAY,
THURSDAY AND SUNDAY. at 4 p.
Steamer Baltimore 20 Providence. every MON
DAY and SATURDAY at I p. m.
For tour books and further information address
c. K. GILLINGHAN, Agent. Long Dock, BlliO-.
Nd. or 6ly. SlI, 1921 Pa. ave; \. Y ave and
18th St; 18th and sts.; 9th and SIS, Wash,
d. G.
J. c. WHITNEY, W p TURNER
Traffic Manager. Genl Pass. Agent.
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ID Sip WANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE
SITUATIONS wANrEp-MALE.

WANTED Position as pianist at Summer resort
no salary; board and expenses expected Ad
dress PlANlST, tins ONCE jv2-3t
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FOR RENT-FLATS.

FOR RENT@Flat OF three four or fve rooms: CTl
furnished or uniurnished. Apply 230S 18th
ST., Mount Pleasant iy2-St
FOR RENT-A fat Of 3 unfurnishei rooms on
either second or third floors; new house; all
modern conveniences; delightfully."- cool in sum
mer; convenient to lines of cars; Summer
rates Call after s. 1914 w St NV jy2-3t
FOR RENT-Flat of rooms on I'd floor: all
modern improvements; suitable for light
housekeeping; all front; in private family; prop
erty belongs to occupants; Ave. cars 2e00
L st. NV ie2S-4t-em
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FOR RENT-Two pleasant rooms; fur; I'd floor
front; BATH gentlemen; S6 and - per month.
1881 Vermont ave. NV. ly2-3t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-By English speaking young man,
private lessons in Spanish fro ma Spsniard
Address BOX 80, this Office jy2-3t
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STRAYED.

STRAYED OR STOLEN-From Brentwood pas.
ture, large bay mare, with large head. star in
center. long black tail and name, July I. 1893,
about a. m. Suitable reward for any INFORM tion
at sos n St ne 1t
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FOR HIRE.

FOR HiRE-Fine saddle and driving horses. hug 1,
gics, surreys, traps and daytous; cheapest
rates n city to drummers. PRESTON'S STABLES
sth and ] sts- NV: phone 917-2. jeI7-2w
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SUMMER BOARDING.


''MoUNTAIN VIEW SUMNER RESORT. Sum.
nit Point, W. Va; location, on Valley
branch. B. & O. r. R., from Harpers Ferry. "
Va, to Staunton Va, in the attractive Shenan-
doah Valley; elevation above Maryland Heights:
house large. with large double porehes on three
sides. giving grand view of valley and mountains
in all directions; large, shady yard; excellent
table; experienced VIRGINIA cook; fresh yere-
tables daily from home garden, and variety Of
fruit Telegraph and postoffice convenient; cars
run to suit Washington business people; can give
satisfactory ref, aud the same will be required
For further particulars and terms address MISS
S. o. ID. WILSON, Summit Point jefferson
Co., W Va je22-wSsa-4w
BoARDERS can be accommodated at Edgeworth
Fauquier County. Va; nice drive from South
eIn railroad; large, airy rooms; ample shade:
good water; plenty milk. butter. eggs chickens
ice. etc; open July /. Apply to MRS r. B.
TEMPLEMAN. ie30-4t
wASHINGToN'S FAvoRITE RESORT is Bear
Lithia Springs, Va; hours ride; hotel now
open; booklet free. CHARLES KERNEY.
je22-1m
COUNTRY BOARD-At Sheffield on the Poto-
River three miles from Colonial Beach;
boating, bathing and fishing free; terms, 81 per
day S. per week. C. J. GOULDMAN Maple
Grove. Va. je4-lmo
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FOR SALE-A new 7-room cottage on Erie St.
Brightwocd Park; south front; well built; mic
porches; large lot and stable; price only 3, 800
Apply TO COLLINS ( GADDIS oil 11th ST. NV.
je25-tf-em
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WANTED-Lady's bicycle in good condition. and
18th NV Item
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Railr0ad ticket from Washington. u. G.,
TO indianapolis, Ind. Return 10 II. BRANDES
18th and Q 81. NV, and receive reward. Il
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If YOU want clerical position or any other kind
see rs BUSINESS BUREAU. us l2th st. NV.
l.
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FOR RENT-RooaIs.

FOR RENT-Furnished front room on plrlor
floor: side room adjoining; no objection to
office; terms reasonable. s2I 9th st. NV, cor
house Item
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wANTED-AGENTS.
wANTED-HOUSES.

wANTED-Smau family would like small fur
nished house in the city or within easy reach
of electric line, for the Summer; must have
everything complete, ready for housekeeping
Address. stating terms, j., this office. jyl-St
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FOR RENT-Want rarty 70 share house; III0 l..
ST, NV. facing Mass ave steam heat; stale.
For particulars cali 700 81 NV. jy2St
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SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE AND
FEMALE.

WOMEN, boys, men. and girls furnished free;
send or call. SOUTHERN AGENCY. 81 g
g. nw jeS0-st
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HELP wANTED-MALE.

WANTED Immediately. a fiIst-class soda water
boy; good wages to an experienced hand; no
other need apply THE ARLINGTON DRUG
STORE, sOl Vermont ave. Item
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-For house in Wash
ington. a modern country home; high and
healthy; easily accessible to the city; contain
ing u rooms. bath, gas and electric bells: lot
lOGxl50 to 20 foot alley. Address YOUR CHANCE,
this office. iy2-1t
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-For house in Wash
ington a modern country home; high and
healthy; easily accessible 10 the city; contain
ing u rooms bath. gas and electric bells; lot
lO0xl50 to 20 foot alley. Address YOUR CHANCE,
this office. ie3O-3t
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-on Columbia
Heights, a house of rooms; a IN. l.;
price, s., 800; owner wants smaller house. COL
lINS & GADDIS, 51l 11th ST. NY. ie1T- item
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WANTED ROOMS,

WASTED-Two or three unfinished rooms: suit
able for light housekeeping; northwest sec
tion preferred. Address l.. NJ. T.. this Office
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70 visitors to Chanberlln 5 new hotel, Inc
p Hygeia,' and Virginia Beach will find this
= the most attractive route, insuring a com
% Portable nights rest.
Large and luxurious rooms, heated by
- steam and fitted Throughout with elec-
- tric lights. Dining-room service IS la
- carte, and is supplied from the best that
= the markets of Washington and Norfolk
. Afford
- Tickets on sale at U. s Express Office,
= SI7 Pennsylvania Avenue; 5i3. 90. li2l
= Pennsylvania Avenue. b. & o. ticket Office,
= corner Fifteenth Street and New York Ave
= nue.. and on board steamers, where time
- table. map, etc. can also be had
ANY other information desired will be
= furnished en- application 10 the undersigned
= at the company's wharf, foot Of seventh
p Street. Washington. d. c. Telephone No.
= 7J0. JOHN CALLAHAN,
General Nanager
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NE.N that registered fer Brick Yard IN New York
Will report At MRS MOORE'S OFFICE. :oj
C. ST. NV.
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STEAMBOATS,.
Norfolk and Washington
SteambOatCO
STEAMBOATS,.

Every day in the year for Fortress Mon
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and all points
= South. by the superb powerful steel palace
steamers, Newport News NORFOLK and
Washington" on the following schedule:
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house Item
FOR RENT-Large south front and ether rooms;
furnished; with board. $3.50 I03 G 81. NV
jy2-3t
FOR RENT-Two pleasant rooms; fur; I'd floor
front; bath; gentlemen; 81 and - per month
1887 Vermont NV. Iy2-St
FOR RENT-Two rooms on frs; floor; convenient
for light housekeeping price - per month;
also two on three rooms on second floor; cheap
Apply ll0S 18th ST. NV. jy2-St
FOR RENT-Cool. pleasant rooms s6 up; par-
lors en- suite, $25; Summer rates. 1912 New
York ave. Item
FOR RENT-At 5l4 Sd ST. NV, , pleasant COM
municating. furnished or unfinished rooms;
front; windows. iy2-3t
FOR RENT-Large. nicely furnished front room;
reasonable; ll2O 9th st. iyl3t-em
FOR RENTING desirable rooms; Ist foor; al-o
large 2d-story front room; very low rent;
a. m. j. 225 IL st. NV jyl-St
FOR RENT-Fur room on lst floor; pleasant To-
cation 929 81. NV. iyl-St
FOR RENT -Nicely-fur rooms; centrally located;
a. m. i. 6S7 | st. NV. iyl-St
FOR RENT-Fur. rooms. without board SO 6th
II. NV jyl-3t
FOR RENT-Two rooms for light housekeeping;
water; gas; all complete. No. 3OS 10Th st.
sw. iyl-St
FOR RENT Furnished or unfinished, 14ll Cor
corau ST., 3-story brick II rooms and bath.
all modern improvements; furnished. $3.50; IN
furnished, $3.50; at half rate until Sept. ! il
rented furnished tais is a great bargain. b. II.
WARNER Co, ol6 F st. NV. je3O-St-em
FOR RENT-Furnisaed, 3d-fioor front room; also
hall room. I2s 9Th st. NV ieSOSt-em
FOR RENT-Only Sc per month; large second
story front corner room; three windows; fur
nished' gas; bath. 23l I'd NV; gent ie3O3t-em
FOR RENT Nicely furnished large room; third
floor; rear; bath; 50 per month. ia llth
st je3O-3t
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, with OF without
board. DEAYER HOUSE, SIS 10th ST. NV.
icSO st
FOR RENT-sOs X St NV; neatly furnished hall
room, with large closet; also other rooms,
with board 4 desired Opposite Mount Vernon
Park. ieSO-3t
FOR RENT-One second floor front room; ftrn sh-
ed or unfinished; bath on sane floor. d:r y
st. jc3oGt
FOR REST-one very large, nicely furnished
front room; second floor; reasonable III II
st. NY. je3O-3t
FOR RENT-Cool, clean, nicely furnished rooms;
cheap TO gentlemen; s., $40, SI2, Sl5. 7o7'
II NV. le2g-3--cm
FOR RENT-LsTge back parlor and small room
combined; furnished for light housekeeping;
water on the porch l2O NV. ie29-St-em
FOR RENT-Furnshed rooms 517 7th st. NV.
je29-3t-em
FOR RENT-Furnished, large suite OF rooms, with
alcove; ID floor; suitable for light house
keeping; south front; refs. 426 st. me-, opp.
Stanton Park. ic20-St-Cn
FOR RENT niccly-furnished 2d.foor rooms;
southern exposure; also large paror on first
floor. S21 VI ST. W. je2S-4t-em
FOR RENT-One large Q7xI9) ncstly-fur. front
room; ID foor southern exposure; large clos
cts; newly papered; every convenience; private
family; home comforts l437 Corcoran st.
FOR RENT-4l0 9Th St NV; central location:
large, airy rooms; bath; all conveniences;
Summer rates. je2G-7t
FOR RENT-Elegant furnished rooms, with board
2ls Sd st. Sc, near Navy Yard. je26-7t
IF YOU WANT ROOMS, SEE ME-! All bes.
places in town listed Exact information; no
charge. II. J. sTALEY. rs Atlantic Building.
Ie3-lm
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wAN1ED-RooMs AND BOARD.

WANTED-A gentleman desires board and room
with a private family in the vicinity of the
city p0stofiice. Address C0MPOSIT0R. this Of
6rp i,-02
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wANTED-Fu room, south front; located be
tween 9Th and 18th sts. NV. Address MOD
ERATE, this office. iyI st
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FOR RENT-Large south-front and ether rooms;
furnished; with board $3.50. I03 G ST. NV
iy2-3t
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WANTED-Parties having furnished rooms in
vicinity Of Interior Department send address
to c. T. this office. iyl-St-em
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COUNTRY BOARD.

FAMILY or gentleman can be accommodated
with rooms and board; plenty of Shade; fruit;
terms. S. per week. Address RURAL, this Office
or Colonial Beach, fyI-3t
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HoOsEs FOR SALE AND RENT.
REAL ESTATE BULLETIN

By
THOMAS f. WAGGAMAN. 9l7 ST. NV.
TWo-SToRY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES FOR
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Ga Chesapeake
sSufs & Ohio Ry.
America. All Trains NeStibuIed,
Electric Lighted. Steam Heated,
All Meals Served in Dining Cars.
station sixth and Il streets.
Schedule in Effect May l, ls9s-

Schedule in Effect May l. 1s}S
2:20 p. NJ DALY.-Cincinnati and St Iruis
Special.-Solid trains for Cincinnati. Pullman
Scepers to Cincinnati, Lexington. Louisville, In
dianapoiis and St Louis, without change Con-
nrction for VirEinia Hot Springs Parlar Cars,
Cincinnati 20 Chicago-
u:IO P. NJ. DAILY F. V Limted.-Solid
train for Cincinnati Pullman Sleepcrs to CIn-
cinuati. Lexington and Louisville, without
change. open for reception OF Passengers u 800
D. IN. Pullman Compartment Car TO Virginia Hot
Springs, without change. Tue-days Thursdays and
Saturdays Observation Car Hinton To CiuCiEn8t-
Sleepers, Cincinnati 10 Chicago and 81. Louis
1857 4. NJ, EXCEPT SUNDAY.-P1rlor Car,
Washington TO Richmond and Richmond 10 Old
Point Only rail line via Penn. R.. F. & p, and
c. * O. Railways.
2:20 P VI. DAILY-For CorionSville. Char
lottesville, Staunton and for Richmond, daily,
except Sunday
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and
Ohio Offices 5l3 and 1927 Pennsylvania Avenue.
and 1T the station.
II. W. FULLER
nol6-am-tf General Passenger Agent
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ATTORNEYS.

FREDERICK HAIG, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
1885 ST., Adams Building. Residence, 1923 18th
st. NV. Telephone 1593 jyl-Im
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Quotations for Round Lots Of STAPLE
Commodities.
These quotations arc revised daily. and their
correctness can be relied upon. The prices are
those rulirg in Houston Wholesale markets.
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BAROMETER Of BUSINESS
An lodex to the Condition Of Trade
Generally.
cool. WEATHER ACCELERATED TRADE
ouite a spurt In All Branches of
Z Business - Will sugar Advanced
Movement Of Canned Goods.
Office OF The Post.
Houston, Monday. October 81.

houston, MOnuHy. O'toper lts
The drop nj IN add degrees III tie tempera-
ture had an celebrating effect on all lines of
trade today. Net only were the dry goods
and furnishing goods and clothing houses
doing a rushing business. but the jobblng and
commission houses reported trade as quite
brisk II was particularly noticeable, rs the
past fortnight was remarkably dull
II the cool spell continues quite revival
is looked for. as the busy season has been
backward.
.Iobbers are receiving enormous quantities
OF now pack canned goods Of all kinds, ard
as rule prices are firm on account of the
shor; stocks OF many articles, particularly In
tomatoes aud salmon, although reports as TO
the former arc conflicting.
The following reports Of the total pack by
years. beginning with 1883. is approximately
accurate The average Will indicate about
what may he expected this year, with such
variations as may have been occasioned by
unfasorabe weather conditions:
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New York Dry Goods.

New York, October 1.-THE general cours.
or todays cotton market was upward Trad
ms throughout the session, with tho excep-
tiop OF a few brief periods of dullness Wa.
unusually active with covering of old short
accounts notable feature. Opening steady
with November unchanged there was a mark.
ed Improvement in prices as the call PRO
c.nded ana by the time June was reached
nldH we're points over Saturdays final fig.
ui6s. The upward movement continued fol.
lowing the opening until realizing set in on
small scale under which prices reacted
somewhat Renewed covering together with
Investment buying and support from abroad
caused the market again to steady and
throughout the rest OF the day Fluctuations
were within point or two OF the highes,
figures. s"'S'
Near the close shorts became very ner
Nous and moved on an extensive scale Tho
market at the close was firm at a net gain of
So 10 points. ~
Among the factors contributing to the NOR,
ou,ush ruling OF the market were reports.
PUBIC and private. from the Southwest to
me effect that killing frosts had been ex.
pcsleneed, while from the central part Of thc
neit there were complaints that heavy cold
Vince were not only hinderng cotton pick,us
ou' were also damaging the staple to n greater
or less extent Liverpool cables were more
satisfactory than the trade had been led 10
eNne'l' then, too the yellow fever question
nae taken still more serious aspect As
AGAINST these features. however. was an nm
cNrelurrelly heavy movement Of the norris
ana interior towns. '
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COMMERCIAL BRIEFS.

New York October 1I-Clearings. sss,f75.
100 balances, s7.l7i.545.
Paris, October iI.--Three per cent rente,
1927 Csc for the account. exchange on Ion-
don 25f. 3lisc for checks
New York. October l1.-Total saiss OF stocks
today, 214,900 shares, Including Northern Pa
cif'o. 2o,475; Tobacco, 1892; Sugar, 2S,s2s
New York. October l7-Mouev ON cal,
sttndy at aTsis per cent; last loan. ~. Prime
hercantie paper, 3E14 per cent. s,stlins
exchange firmer, with actual business IN
nj i.MisIi,9iss for sixty days Posted rates
t.SsGsi.ssn and ass. Commercial bills. .SOEs
SILVER certificates. SsS.Gs0is; har silver. 60:
MNlcan cellars, i6is. Government bonds,
WfSk -'
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>.konses city. October iI.--Whcat- Active;
No, | hard, 65%Si65; No ,. eiIai6e; No ,
re1' 60 Corn Mixed, lower; white steady.
Nv mixed IN Oats Slow; Ne white,
2;,@SS's- Rye Firm; No. :, lSr Hay--uull:
0NaIGS pralrlc, ,Ooi choice timothy 6. 75fiI .oO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-18
IN STOCKS AND BONDS.
NEARLY ALL RAILWAY SHARES
SHOW FRACTIONAL ADVANCES.
Test Case in the Supreme Court Is "A
Factor In the situatton-iohdo"
n Buyer I'm New York.

New York october lI.--A scrutiny Oh tne
list Of changes in yrices today will show that
nearly all Of the railroad stocks dealt In have
net gains of a small fraction. Considering
the number of unsettlins episodes in the
days market these gains, though small, In
dcat, a strong resisting power In stocks.
Although the opening was slightly higher in
syuuatby with the rise In LONDON inc ten
Gency OF prices turned downward early III me
dag under tho influence OF break III ~
baccu Oh apprehension that the supreme court
would deliver today a decision untavorabie 70
the railways In the case to test the LEGALITY OF
the Joint Traffic association. Although ths
decision has long been anticipated ana al
though the opinion Is almost universally held
that II Is to he unfavorable TO the railways
in consonance with the decision In the trans.
mississippi case the bull party shows great
tnnidity as to the effect OF the courts ruling.
TIE coalers were subjected to attack by the
bears and valuation of the stocks lowered 10
m extent surprising even for these much be-
lahored securities. The weakening OF the new
Federal steel company after the opening ac-
ti,uy and strength was also bear factor
Tobacco was dealt In minus the dividend OF
2 per cent, and fiTe-eighths In addition was
knocked off the price. Then came the sup
port, and before the close of the any the
shorts were driven to cover by a, rise OF %.
Sugar was also we'll supported all day.
Lordou was buyer in this market. and
especially of the Pacifics. Tho covering by
the hears In the coaers worked recoyeries
rGLfnE up to "a In New Jersey Central ana
the news that there was no decision in the
JOINT Traffic association case induced covering
BY room traders in the general list, Man
haitian was strong. The closing was firm at
the top.
There was notable fImness In the es-
chrrge market, Notwithstanding very heavy
offerings of bills against grain aud cotton.
There is an abundance of money offerings
here aud the tendency continues toward
greater ease.
Railroad bonds weakened. in sympathy with
stocks, but showed a partial recovery toward
the close. Total sales 81 100000.