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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
THINK CONDITIONS HARD
Germans Surprised That Amer
leans Ask So Much.
PROSPECTS OF PEACE GLOON
Say the United States Have Not Wen
Victory to Warrant saeh Terms
- Offered. q

LONDON, July 29.-The Berlin oorre-
spondent Of The Times says:
The terms Of peace which America
imposes occasion surprise here % much
too hard. The National Gazette re-.
marks that tho United States have not
won q victory signal enough to war
rant such hard terms and expresses the
opinion that tho prospects OF peace are.
In consequence. gloomy.
. The; Times, commenting sdftorially
Upon this suggestion Of Tho National
Gazette, says: "This suggestion from
,would.be friends Of Spain merely shows
that these critics entirely fail to grasp
the military significance Of America
sea power. Only by prompt and
Straightforward dealings with Presi.
dent Mckinley can Spain hope to pro.
vent the fruition Of American imperial
policy in the Pacific, the advantages Of
which even peace loving, moderate
Americans cannot ignore"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02

DEADLY, SEAWBED SEA.
-Four Centuries Of shipwreck In
4,Eyy Grim Sargasso.
TRAGIC FATE OF THE BARK NARKA

o. g.
TosssA Abest the $50 Hor Six Long
MsssAa- ossostiy Dssslsets asA yslss ID
ls.ds-Oosaa@ Nesssers ssd Human
skslsto.s Eaneshed roesthsr.
When Columbus, with his littlo Acct Of
three small ships, was making his way
westward four centuries ego, he ran into
q seawced 80. His crews fcared rocks and
shoals, Tor they had always associated
such vegetation with the coast. No man
before tho coming Of the daring adventur-
or had over seen masees Of seaweod 90
many miles, from any shore. AZ tho lttlo
feet plunged In the captains and crews
rose In mutiny, fearing their own and
their ships' destruction in an unknown
and unfriendly SEQ. Tropical storms add
ed TO the terrors Of superstition and ig-
porapce. The admiral was implored to
turn baok-he was threatened-but with
tho consistency Of purpose which formed
hts chief attribute he held steadily ON bis
course.
For several days tho fleet made its diff
cult way through those masses. Then, as
suddenly a. they had entered, their prows
cut the western border and once more
sailed in an open sea, still remote from
land. Then, after days Of sailing and anx-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
DIED OF TYPHOID.

Thirteenth Minnesota Loses Its Band.
master and . Private At Honolulu.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 20. - Tho
steamer Mariposa arrived with five sick
men from the third Philippine expedi.
ton on board. H. P. Bulge, Company
B, Thirteenth Minnesota, was among
them. Bulge bears sad news from the
Minneapolis boys. Band1naster Wat
son died july 20, at the Red Cross hos
pital at Honolulu, and William Sulli.
van. Company L, two hours later:
Both deaths were caused by typhoid
fever. Quartermaster Sergeant w. H.
Hatcher, Company E. pulled through
All operation for appendicitis. He re-
turns home on the next steamer. Guy
Boynton, Company A, left at Homo
lulu, i'll with henrt disease, will return
to Minneapolis. Those seriously Ill
will not be delayed here on their way
home.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02

viii Rseis, he Ponos Telegraph Once.
WAsH1NaroN, July 8o.-General A.
w. Greedy has received information
from Colonel Allen of his corps that
arrangements have been made to re-
open the telegraph Office at Ponce.
which was closed Monday by the Span.
iards. Colonel Allen has left St.
Thomas with operators and instru.
ments, and it 10 expected by Saturday
night General Miles will be in tele-
graphic communication with the war
department.: i
- ,-...-. DR.. Pepper Dead.
PHILADELPHIA, July 80.-A telegram
received here from San Francisco an.
nonnces that Dr.. ,%William Pepper Of
fkiS city, died suddenly of heart trou-
bic. He left here recently on . special
oar to visit friends who have ranch
near San Francisco, and nothing was
known Of his illness until the receipt
OF q telegram announcing his sudden
death. DR.. Pepper was ono OF the
most prominent physicians in this
oOuntrv
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
SHEEP WILL STARvE.

Dry Season Has Caused Great Loss to CAL
ieos mia Btookmsn.
FRESNO, CAL, July 29.-The dry sea-
son has caused great loss to stockmen
on the Sierra foothills. It is estimated
that I'D, 900 sheep we're driven into the
forest reservations after the with.
drawal of the United States cavalry
some time ago. Recently force of
deputy marshals forced the stockmen
to remove their cattle and sheep from
the reserved land. Some Of the herd.
ers assert that as there is no grass and
little water to be found elsewhere, at
least 10000 sheep must perish Of star.
walton and thirst.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
Bismarck Slightly Improved.

Bismarck Slightly Improved.
HAMBURG. July 20.-Prince Bismarck
has somewhat improved. His condition
might be described as fairly good. But
for violent pains in his foot and face
he would have passed good night. As
it was he slept fairly. The princes
diet included ham, cavair, eggs, beer
and champagne. The prince smoked
his pipe and read the newspapers in
bed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
A Coll0ssal Auditorium

CHICAGO, July 80. - Arrangements
have been perfected BY 9 number Of
capitalist for the construction Of .
colossal amusement and convention
hall in this city rivaling the recently
dsst1byed coliseum in aize and O.
pecity. The, building viii be con.
structed on the vacant territory TOR.
msrly occupied BY the Chicago base
ball team ! On, the West side. Tho
seating capacity viii be x, 900
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
CARLOS CHANCES SMALL

Little Probability Of Popular Discomfort
In Spain ON Account Of Psao~.
LONDON, July 29.-The Madrid cor.
respondent of The Daily Mail, remark.
ing on "the feeling Of satisfaction and
relief tho peace overtures have pro-
duced." says: :, ui
There is little probability Of popular
discomfort and none at oil II Spain is
allowed to retain the Philippines and
is not compelled to pay indemnity.
The attitude Of the people makes the
chances Of Don Carlos small. More.
over the Carlists are said to disagree
about the advisability Of rising, tho
Marquis de Cerralbo and other leaders
opposing tho step. Neverthslessit il
feared that Don Carlos will insist
upon 1t. l.,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02

ST.. PAUL, July 29.-The state pro.
hibition convention finished its work
by nominating the following ticket:
Governor, George w. Higgins, Hen.
nepin; lieutenant governor, Professor
K. Lakensgaard, Lac Qui Parle; seq
rotary of state. A. A. Stone, Stevens;
treasurer. A. H. Gilmore, Fillmore;
auditor, D. u. Wells, Cottonwood; at
torney general, Daniel w. Doty. Ram.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
Indiana Reximent to the From,

Indiana Regiment to the Front.
CH1CKAMAUaA PARK, July 20. The
One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana.
commanded by Colonel Gpnders, was
the only regiment that left Camp
Thomas during the day. J. was 4'15
D. m. when the l'e+ &c e.: s""'i' MS
pulled out. carrying II" regiment 20
Newport News.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02

Chicago Papers Raise Their Pries.
CHICAGO, July 8Q-All the morning
papers Of this city print an announce
ment that on and after Aug. the
price viii DO cents q. copy. The in.
creased cost Of white paper and the en-.
HANGED general expenses due to the
war are the reasons for the advance.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
They Got Wv 0,d

DAWSON, Mimi. Jn'v 90 %" A<l'.
son and Andrew Taft have r"'n'rn"'
from Alaska. These parties Low" lc":'
in the Copper river distri"' ~" last
March prospecting for gold n"d Gilt"
that there Is none in that aoc:ior.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
REGRET GERMANY's PART.

Thinks the Csuntry Behaved In . 'Thor-
esghly hilarious Nseasr."'
BERLIN. July SO.-The Frankfurtter
Zeitung, reviewing tho war and the
role Germany has played, regrets the
attacks tho German PRESS has made
against tho United States and arrives
at the conclusion that Germany has
behaved In . "thoroughly injurious
manner Il says: 49,. =,
1.-TWO German vessels at Manila
would have spmoed amply and in the
future We hope tho foreign Office will
take Into ito own hands the settlement
81 Ill incidents In connection with
Germany's foreign policy. including
those relating to marine"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
IT WAS LETTERS WHEAT,
And he VIII Accordingly Have to Pay
. Taxea ON Il.

And He VIII Accordingly Have to Pay
Taxes ON It.
= MINNEAPOLIS, July 70. AN echo OF
tho great Letter wheat corner came up
before the board Of equalization when
the assessment Of the Republic Ele-
vator company was up for considers
ton. The deputy assessor had placed
the assessment on the elevator for
wheat on hand at $3.50, 900. The com.
pany made On application for rsduc.
ton Of 1lo7. 900 on the ground that on
May l that much wheat was not its
property, but that Of Joseph Letter OF
Chicago. The board, after being pre-
sented with documentary evidence.
allowed the application and made the
assessment against Letter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
STOPPING DEATHS DOOR.

A Mans Life Hold For Hours Between
tho Thumb and Finger.
A lieutenant lny wounded on tho field,
bleeding from an artery in his shoulder,
during a night attack ON an English camp
ct Malakand, in India. Surgeon Captain
E. V. Hugo found him and at tho risk Of
his life lighted match and discovered the
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
Declared . Lawful Prizo.

Declared . Lawful Pr'zo.
SAVANNAH, Ga, July 29.-The Brit.
ish steamship Adula, captured of
Guantanamo bay by the Marblehead
has been declared q lawful prize Of
war. She was chartered by Spaniard
and was on the way to Guantanamo to
take out refugees. An appeal to the
supreme court will be taken.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
Tho Cause.

%She-Why does man feel rich when
he's riding in a hanson?
He-Because he hasn't paid the driv1
Or yet, ! s,:.:'l,,.ss'. ..s..kc-s Statesman
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
KEEPING LIFE IN.

nature of the wound For three hours,
while tho English resisted the attack. he
held the artery between his finger and
thumb, and when the enemy broke into
the camp he took the lieutenant in his
arms, still holding the wound, and boro
him to a place Of safety.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
orr For MANILA.
The %. Paul Sails tep the Philippines
with TroopA. a.

1DO D. PAM UoSSo Tor SuO poNspVse~
with Troopo. =.
j. SAN FRANc1sco. July So.-The Third
battalion, First South Dakota volun'
teers, and the Minnesota and Colorado
recruits have sailed to join their COM
sades in the Philippines. - .w
A hest Of tugs, steamers and
launches gathered about tho St. Paul
and acted % an escort, and on shore
The wharves wore lined with people
who waved farewell to the departing
troops. The rigging Of tho transport
was filed with, soldiers, and two men
anxious to secure lofty perch climbed
up to tho masthead, from which point
they waved faga The soldiers were
saluted BY steam whistles and bells,
and the cheers Of the soldiers filed the
itr as they passed down the bay.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
Bisnsrok Evidently Better.

HAMBURG, July sO-The Nachrichten
learns from Friedrichsruhe that Prince
Bismarck had supper with his family
and that his physician, DR.. Schwen.
inger, has left Friedrichsruhe.
Their Pay Increased.
ELRoY, Wis. July 29.-About 800
men working near Camp Douglas, on
the Chicago, ST.. Paul, Minneapolis
and Omaha railway, went out on .
strike Sunday. They were receiving
81. Is par day and asked 81. so. II was
refused, but they went to work again.
During the day they struck again and
the company aeceded to their demands.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
IS PANlCKY AT SANTIAGO
Feared the city VIII Be Turned
Over to the Cubans.
70 CONFIDENCE FOR THE FUTURE
Property Holders Hope ths Ausrsssas
VIII Resala the Rslas q 0evsPD.
saent IL NE IslsuA

1cky 1oeung pfeVAue IN DARKNESS ctxc!os
here owing; to fear that ths AmsFi.
cans will turn tho eaty Over 70 tho Ou.
bans for self.sovernment, No eonh'
dsnos exists owing to the uncertainties
Of the future. Orders that were given
during tho frat days Of the, American
occupation have bssn countermandsd
BY cable. European merchandise Or
through bills 81 ladiuR VIZ New York
have been ordered unshtpped and sold
in New York even ut Q sacrifice.
The same feeling extends 70 the On.
ban merchants themselves, who sesm
to have lost faith In tho ability OF their
own people to control afairs. The
rebels demand Independence. but the
better class. the merchants and land
owners, dread such . possibility and
1ervently hope that tho United States
will retain the. reins Of governmenk in
the island 40 tho only guarantee Of
stability and prosperity.
Senior Julian Gendoja, agent Of the
Ward line of steamers. says that 100
Spanish merchants have applied for
cabin and baggage room on the return
trip Of the steamer Philadelphia, and
they will leave the city unless there 10
some assurance from tho American
government that It intends to control
the administration Of public affairs in
Cuba.
TVII1IY N01YNITI0IIC mann
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02

BIsy Devrlop IAN un'sr"rt "nni Quest II"
LONDON, July 29-Th. Daily Gr,' Ii {
points out that there il a probability "
an international question arising 'v"r
the difficulty of dealing with the Cuban
debt since majority Of the Spanish
bondholders are Frcnchmen.
Cromartyshirs Crow Exonerat-l.
HALIFAX, N. g., July 29-rhe de-
cision Of the court OF inquiry given
here exonerates Captain H~rder son,
and the officers Of the ship Cromurty'
shire from all blame in the matter Of
the Bourgogne disaster. The report
was made by Captain William Smith
Of the British Royal Navy Reserve
with whom was associated in the in
vestigation Captain Bloomfield Doug
lass, r. N. r., and Captain Lewis An
derson, nautical assessor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02
Has eEeN 2A&ooo0a MONTH

D.sl.sss ~ Ssly Has Bsss the 1sss
$#$ " h 1vss Ksews. a.
NEw ToRK.. lily so.-R. @, Dun a
Oo.ss weekly .review ssys: Big bust.
nsSs in January 10 expected. but biz
business in July means more. It 10
the moutA of al others whom trade 10
uStIfaily light. But more businsss is
hsiag done this ysar than any previous
July Of which thsrs are rsoorda The
payments through clearing houses
have bssn b.s POI, cent larger than IN
lsoa ~ year iof greatest 5prospsrtty
hsrssotdeS and for the month thuS far,
e.6 per cent larger than last year and
6Apsr osnt larger than In lSox. But
these records and others have 70 b
Judged In the light Of heavy decline In
prices dnoe 1909, 90 that the volume
Of business transacted 10 about 20 pez
cont larger than the volume Of pay
ments tndicased.
OFF FOR MANILA.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-02

American Consulate Guarded by Troops.
LONDON, July 80. Mail advices re-
ceived here from Tangier, Morocco,
say that the threats of the Spanish
residents there caused the house Of Mr..
f. Partridge, the retiring United
States consul, to be guarded before he
left, and, in addition, his successor,
Mr.. Samuel Gummere, was escorted to
the consulate, which is still guarded
by Moorish troops.
Three Spanish Prisoners Die.
PORTSMOUTH,, N. H., July 30.-Three
Of tho Spanish prisoners died at Camp
Long during the day. Two deaths
were due to pneumonia and one to a
complication Of diseases. There are at
least 10 prisoners dangerously i'll at the
present time and more deaths are ex.
pected from pneumonia. ~
To Pktrsl B~fIn6s seA.
WASHINGTON, July S0.-Great Brit.
ain has notified the state department
that she. has selected H. NJ. 8. Am.
phion and Ioafue for patrol service in
Boring sea during the present season.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-01
We're Ready to Bring

the choicest products OF the market to your
door promptly. We pride our selves on our
promptness, the freshuess purity, and ciesnli
ness OF our gools, aud our remarkably email
prces, We can supply your table to your salts
Iantion snd delight and save you MONEY besides
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-01

Nafifm ~
St fFtrua
aabl tD Antnn
mhtthf his
physician Ne
&rvc ne We
had better
leave 90 all
these frnatditr
iit hHtirss
v hih uttiht4
yuu uot know
anything aliout
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-01
Danny BUTTER

An TO- ms OF cbnrns hsvirgs dssher Of
bester to stir or beat the cream have beer
condemned; according to Geo. s. Tappan
OF the Indiana dairy association. 1t has
been fou ID that this kind spols fhe grain
OF the butter. Patent winter churns come
under this head. Any kind OF churn
which produces the necessary kind OF con
cussion by the craem being thrown
against q smooth surface, nay be safely
used. This includes such forms as the
barrel, box, rectangular. swing or disc
churns. The time taken Tor churping de
ponds on ihs ten persture and scidIty Of
the cream. When done chufniog. the
butter should be 10 nice granular form.
about the siz, OF grsin Of wheat. Then
We draw of .be buttermilk. and wash the
butter once or twice with pure eold water,
being careful to leave tue water in only u
short time, as wstqr iujdfes the favor Of
the butter. We then tran'fer the butter
to the bowl, weigh i',apd sdd an ounce Of
salt to every pound Of butter, which
ehould be worked thoroughly therein,
leaving 1t in . cool place 10 be worked
again 10 a couple OF boar BE very care
ful TO not work the butter too mucf, as il
Injuries the grain. sod more butter il
injured by too much working than by iis
not being worked enough Nov, We take
a sample OF but,ermilk al apply the Bah
cock test, to see il We have loaf any butter
fat, or have bad 90 exhaustive chnruing
We nov return TO our butter. resofk il
and print u into brick forms, with cur
initials, or the ini,iLs OF the dairy. print
ed upon it, and pnt swsy 10 the cooler, OF
10 the shipping box for orr customers.
Here We Gnd the Baest lot OF dairy butter
TO be had, aud sure cure for users Of
those unpslstable in stious, which it lie
our aim and purpose to exiting ish iron !
The American markets
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-01

Improve the pastures.
Epsom's salts are the best phytic io
the Gov.
There shonid be ample pisln'e tor ID,
swine.
Better drive the horse last up hill tLsr
down bill
Always feed any im.l' light when
chsnsipe Iced.
When the frog Of the Loues foot be
comes hard. uss pouliice
Bald The swine psn so ae to facilitate
easy hst diing Of The sviae.
Pineisr msy be smssrei over lbe oo'e
OF the sheep for sutiH 8.
Cabtsses esa be is ! pfodt'biy 60 s.iae,
spd lhey are cheap ieSJ.
Posdetee charcoal 10 az shserleut q
gases ID the stable or 10 ibe ,nins.
Asarule II does net pay TO sitmpt TO
cure horse Of yiciousness Get rid OF It
Iiyenr blsctsmitI pats rel bot shoe
Oh your bort.'s foot, 80 10 blacksmith
Tia, won't,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-01

NU LAND, VEIN L,
We Offer Subject to Prior Sale FIvI
Or More Shares Of
First Nation,l Bank. Fair Haven, VI.
Rutland County National Bank, Rutland, Vt,
Ellington National Bank, Rutland VI.
Merchant National Bank. Rutland, Vt.
First National Bank, Brandon, Vt
Brandon NatiDnAl Bank, Brandon, Vt.
Bennington Co Nat Bank, Bennington, Vt
Black hIver National Bank, iroctorsyil Q, W.
HaIdwick Savings Dana aud Trust Co.. Hard
wick, Vt.
First National Bank, st. Johnsbury, w.
Merchsnt'A National Bsnk. st Johnsbury, VI.
Caledonia Nalio al Bank. Dauyiilo, W.
First National Bank, Montpelier, VT
Mortified National Bank. Mortified VI.
Mgsiey & Stoddard Mfg Co, Rutland, W.
steam some Cutter Co, kutland, Vt.
National Car Go st. Adams VI.
Peoples Gas Light Co, Rutland, VI.
Rutland Street Railway, Co, Rutland, Vt.
ALSO
per ct. Bonds Burlington Traction Co.,, Bur
lingtOn, VI.
4 per CT Bonds Burlington, Vt.
per ct. Bonds Bennington, Vt
4 per ct. Bonds Ii ndopyile, Vt.
pc CT. Bonds Stowe, Vt.
II you wish TO buy or 70 anything 10 our line
VIC shall be pleased to receive your patronage
Coircsp ondence .olicited.
Rsand, W. teb 10Th, 1893 iliI3m
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-09-01

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isnet ~ ~ 2 iitaHt ~ 'Nls'i'' e.
shr aNpR ntm ~ vuui iHtHafAinf9t@ Mrof&
CINE Is 4 collection 70 uHesIlsln YfraCup
tttna tho results pf which taken collect
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"a .4 f,..f,,.. -. .h,,f
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ultdlNiheA
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Wa large u fiEtf INNfit }ats 40 ttNat ust
dealt out obnoxious aud drastic drugs
that did vialtuse 60 every hh,i 30 thc huuv
ssuce that date medical science has made
NbHdtufl strides ~ riCtCcss Golden
Mtdical Discovery iea mediytnc coupos,d
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-15
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-COTTON-The
net receipts of to-days fluctuations In
cotton futures was again six 10 nine
points. Throughout the session the feel
ing among the bulls was more confident
than in some weeks, and not a little cot
ton was purchased on the theory that
the lowest point for the season had been
reached and passed. Among the infiu-
ences aiding bull efforts were smaller
receipts than expected, a firm set of ca
bles. and a report that higher prices were
being demanded throughout the South for
spot cotton. On this news prices ad-
vanced one 10 six points at the opening.
with the market firm though quiet An
official report to the effect that light and
heavy rains had occurred over Sunday
In the Mississippi Valley and throughout
the eastern portion of the belt led TO
further covering late in the morning, and
before midday prices had scored an adj
vance OF six TO seven points. The after
noon market was irregular, easing of
several points under profit-taking by the
more easily satisfied longs. and several
feeble efforts on the part Of leading bears
10 force a reaction. Limited investment
orders checked any considerable decline
however. and at the close the market was
steady at a net gain OF six to nine points.
having advanced TO the best figures of
the day In the last few minutes on a
small rush OF shorts to cover.
COTToN-Steady middling. AZ; net re-
ceipts. 2.462 bales: gross. 5,46d bales:
salcs. 52l bales: stock. sl.9iO bales.
Total to-day-Net receipts. Si.0Sl bales:
exports to Great Britain. 81. 4s0 bales:
10 France. 20.559 bales: to the Continent,
12952 bales: stock. 1.061, 019 bales
Consolidated-Net receipts, 1876. Ts1 bales;
exports to Great Britain, e6.S6l bales: to