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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-30

Professional and Business Men buy
Season Ticket - Three Months. $500:
One Month, o7.O0.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Stock Letter

(By Private Wire to T. G. Hewlett).
 New York, Jan. PA good theory of op- erating for the present year would be to buy the better class of shares and hold them until they have reached a figure which in good judgment is as high as they should properly sell on the interest re- turned Then turn attention to the better class of speculative stocks, which will prob ably by that time begin to be active, again pursuing the same method. By the time the lowest priced stocks will have begun to boom and the public Is rushing in to buy worthless securities the indications for a sharp reaction would be sufficiently plain to warn one to take his profit and wait un- til decline came before going in again. There was feeling of hesitancy at the opening Wednesday,, but the sentiment was bullish, and. this, combined with the receipt of higher range of quotations for Ameri- cans from London imparted a more conf- 6ent tone, and initial. sales were at frac- tional advances, Sugar being the only ex-' ception. This stock was the center of bear attack. and after opening off A de- clined to IS per cent further on the dis cussion relative to opposition of both the Arbuckle and Doescher interests and the noticeable increase in beet sugar. The gen. eral market, however, held up remarkably well. Traders were inclined to bull Union Pacific, and the prices yielded easily to the purchasing power and advanced % per cent. The internationals were generally firm, and the grangers advanced in sympathy. Rail-, road traffic returns at hand were mostly favorable. Il
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

upon the opening of the local cotton mar ket were more favorable. although some operators were inclined to anticipate lower prices. Port receipts were estimated at SS,OOO bales against 44,4SS bales last week and 2O,4S8 bales last week and 2O594 last year. Reports from some sections in the south were to the effect that cotton seed ing would require a smaller area owing to the increased seeding of corn and oats. Foreign adviees were more encouraging especially regarding the spot market which was steadier under a good demand. Trad ing as whole today was rather small and prices were retained in narrow range as domestic news lacks interest and inf1u- ence.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
s New York Cotton Market.

New York, Jan. 12.-Opening easy at un- changed prices to dechne of 2 points. The cotton market showed further loss of 2 95 points, more directly due to judicious pounding of the bear interest in the ab- sencc of supporting features. A large Greek house and a large Philadelphia house. which have been steadily selling of late continued to sell today. Later there were some buying orders in good part, it was claimed, for Wall street account. This arrested the downward tendency of the market and led to conservative covering.
 The market was finally easy at a net loss of to 6 points.
 Spot cotton opened quiet, but about un- changed prices; middling uplands, 15-16; middling gulf, 6 3-1ec; closed unchanged. Sales 800 bales.
 Cotton. futures opened easy; sales, 7,0O0 bales. January, 5.72; February, 5.74; March. 57s; April. 5.sl; May. 5.ss; June. 5.S9; July. 592; August. 5.9s; September and October, 595
 Cotton futures closed easy; sales, no, 400 bales. January. 670: February. 5.7o: March. 5.74; April. 6.7s: May. asl: June. 5.Ss; July, 5.S9; August. 5.92: September. s.92: October, 5.93; November. 5.9A.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Cotton Letter.

New York, Jan. 12.-Tlie liquidation in cotton which started yesterday was fairly liberal again today and values slowly gave way. The spot, business in Liverpool was large, but prices there were fractionally lower and the report was not considered good. Our market opened point down, May selling on the first call at 5.S6 in the morning. The trading was extremely dull, but in the afternoon heavy receipts caused many discouraged holders to unload and the market weakened. May declined to 5.S1 and closed at that figure, with the tone of the market easy. The chances seem to us to favor lower prices.
 RIORDAN & co.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Markets . by . Telegraph.

this market no less than 10000 shares of the favorite international stocks, and the mark ed strength of Union Pacific, Denver, Rio Grande, preferred and Northern Pacific was directly attributable to this demand. The weakness in sugar seemed to be con- nected with the annual meeting of direc- tors in progress today, though no news regarding the company reached the public. Money declined to yield today below 21k per cent, but the tone of the market reflected the prevalent feeling that rates will yield in the near future. Large amounts of money also found their way into invest ment and speculation today. The availa- ble possibility of relief to the money mar ket was indicated by the fall of 1h cent in posted rates of sterling exchange and the decline of Nc in the actual rates. the decline not being prevented by the ex- pected arrival tomorrow at San Francisco of another S1 ,000 900 in gold from Australia. The par value of todays transactions in bonds is not as large as that of yesterday, but business was remarkably well dis tributed all through the list Gains were tho rule, but there were some declines. Total sales S4.T75, ,000. United States As cou- pon and the 2s were 11c higher bid to- day.
 There was sale of the new As coupon ,at 129ai, the highest on record. tr Total sales of stocks today. 490 400 shares, including c. 6 O., 20, ,762; c. B. & O., IT, 772; Denver and Rio Grande preferred, B. 76S; Manhattan, 29 9,92O; Metropolitan, 4,4i5; Hawaiian Com. Co.,, $500; Reading prefer red, 4,32O; Missouri Pacific, 74S3; New York Central, S,100; Northern Pacific, 25,5O2; Rock Island, 6,39O; St. Paul, 3s1SO; Southern, 4,S97; do preferred, 1869; Union Pacific, 45,231; U. P. D. & G., 10,164; Wabash preferred, 6,52S; Wheeling and Lake Erie, S,110; Tobacco, 42S0; Chicago Great Western, 9,0SO Peoples Gas, 4,4S5; Laclede Gas, 3,S50; Sugar, 66,O60; T. c. & l., 5,635; Western Union 5,143.
 Money on call steady, actual transactions ranging 21a to per cent; last loan, per cent; closing bid and asked 21a@3 per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, S4Q4A per cent.
 Sterling exchange weak with actual bus mess in bankers bills at $484Ad4.S47s for demand and at $4. 4.s2ssQ4S25s for sixty days.
 Posted rates; $4.SS1s and $4.S51zG4.S6.
 Commercial bills, S481A.
 Silver certificates, 57A@575sc. . Bar silver 571kc.
 Mexican dollars, 46Sc.
 Government bonds strong.
 State bonds dull.
 Railroad bonds strong.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Financial

New York, Jan. 12.-The Evening Posts London financial cablegram says: b.
 There was less activity in grand trunks and Canadian Pacific in the stock market here today, and increased animation and strength in Americans and Argentnes, par ticularly Argentine rails.
 Mines were neglected. Americans are still mainly supported by New York and the continent. There are increased dealings here, but entirely by professional specula- tors. Denver and Rio Grande has risen sharply on professional clique buying. Union Pacifics were strong on buying from New York and the continent. Prices gem erally closed strong.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Daily Statement

Houston-Cotton steady, 7-16c; sales, 63s; receipts, 5,s41; stock, e96lS; expected tomorrow, 5000. s,aH#Hz
 Galveston firm, 5 9-16; sales. 222; receipts, 9917; stock, 205,S95.
 New Orleans easy;r sales, 5000; ordinary, IA good ordinary, 4ss; low middling, 15-16; middling, 5h; good mddling, 5 9-16; middling fair, 6; receipts, 2O,716; stock, 51S,- S1O.
 Mobile quiet, 5lz.a sales. 1000; receipts, 1882; stock. 65,576.
 Savannah steady. 514; sales, 951; receipts, 6,341; stock, 146,547
 Charleston firm, 5A; receipts, 252; stock, 54,5S5.
 stock, 2,242,
 Norfolk dull, 51a; sales, 7SO; receipts, D. 9is; stock, s7,916.
 St. Louis quiet, 1-16c lower; 5ss; sales, 26O receipts. 4,259; shipments, 9,792 stock, 7O,170.
 Louisville, middling, 51a.
 Baltimore nominal, 55s; receipts, 2115; stock, 31 ,267.
 Boston quiet 1-16; receipts, 2,016.
 Philadelphia quiet, S-16; receipts, 42; stock, Il ,9SS. m 2S46; stock. 146,2S4.
 Augusta steady, 9-16 sales, 266; receipts, 1257; stock, 65.523. e
 Consolidated statement: Receipts, net, 152 096; exports to Great Britain, 6S ,933 to France, 12,924; continent, 24,7S6; stock 1275- 637.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
BONDS.
Dry Goods.

New York, Jan. 12.-The dry goods mar lSet with it's dull conditions, was rendered more quiet today by the dismal weather conditions, which kept local and near by buyers at their own places of business. At such times as the present the weather seems to be an active agent in deciding the amount of business transacted during the day.
 ,Woolens continue fairly active in all grades, early buying of heavy weight goods being of good average proportions.
 In staple cottons the demand is limited to actual necessities and is very light. Print cloths are again reported dull in all markets. u
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
LiverDool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, Jan. 12-Cotton, spot good business done, prices unchanged. Ameria can middling 7-s2d; sales 1200O bales, of which 1000 were for speculation and ex- port, and included Il 300 American; re- ceipts 26,5OO bales, all American.
 Futures opened quiet with a moderate demand and closed steady; American mid- ding L. M. C., Jan. 3.10 sellers; Jan. and Feb. BIO; Feb. and March 3.09 buyers; March and April s.osa3.10 buyer; April and May S1O all buyers; May and June S.11@S.12 buyers; June and July 912@3.13 buyers; July and Aug. s1sq3.14 buyers; Aug. and Sept s14G3.15 sellers; Sept. and Oct. 3.15 sellers; Oct. and Nov. 3.15Q3.16 sellers; Nov. and Dec 3.16 value.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Chicago Change

Chicago, Jan. 12-Wheat today lost all tie advance it acquired yesterday and closed at 1AcQ9sc decline. The market re- ceived some support from the Letter in gSrests, but weak cables and general apathy of traders resulted in a decline in spite of this buying.
 Corn dropped AcQasc in sympathy.
 Oats closed a shade lower. Provisions were the only strong market on the floor and advanced 5Q1O cents.
 The leading futures ranged as follows
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

Fruits and Produce Butter-Elgin, 25c: Dairy, No. l, 2Oc; Dairy No. ?, 1Se; country, 15c; cooking, 10cM13c.
 Eggs, 1715cd1Sc.
 Potatoes-Irish, soc to s1 CT bushel; sweet per barrel $225. Apples, $3.C0@35O.
 Lemons, $3GD3.50 per box. Oranges, $300m4.00 per box. Cocanuts, $4.00 per 100. Corn-Yellow, 41c; white, 42c. Hay-Choice timothy, s15; No. 1. s14; No 9 $13 Poultry-Hens, 2211c; fries. RhcQ2Oc; ducks, 15d30c; geese, BOG.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Articles IOpening Highest Lowest Olosin

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour 5cQ10c, concessions granted; No. spring wheat, S6cqS61ac; No. spring wheat, Socp soc; No. 9 red, 9O1acQ9114c; No. 2 corn, 6211sc No oats, 22s4c; Mo- white. =; No. 8, white, f. O. b. 24c@2rzc; No. 2 rye 45c; No. 2 barley, f. O. b. 2S5sc; Mo- 3, -; No 4, =; No. flax seed, $11Sq1.22; prime timothy seed, $2.771s; mess pork, per barrel. $93712 Q945; lard, per 100 pounds, $4.75; short ribs sides Qoose), $4.5OQ475; dry salted shou- ders boxeO, 4Ac@5c; short clear sides (boxed), s4.S0Q4.90; whisky, distillers' fin ished goods, per gallon, $119; sugars, cut, loaf, unchanged; granulated, do; Standard "A," do; eggs steady, fresh, 20c.
 On the produce exchange today the but ter market was weak; creamery, 14cQ19c; dairy, ncQ17c; cheese quiet, ScQ81ac.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
St BouIS.


 St. Louis, Jan. 12.-Flour unchanged. Wheat options lower; spot strong; No. red, cash elevator, 93c; track, 95@96; No. 2 hard cash, S71k@S9; January, 9S bid Mays 939s; July, 70 asked. l. Corn futures lower; spot lower; Nogl2 cash, 26c; January, 255s bid; May, 27q279s S July, 2SA asked fH, g Oats futures unchanged: spot easy: No. 2; cash 23c; track, 24Q241a; January, g; May, 24 bid; July. 227s asked; No. white, 2fas 22sfas: 251a eA ~&S Rye steady 441sc.s ..,. s Butter lower; ereamery, 16421c; dairys 9d16c. sssSss
 Eggs steady, 1sc.
 Whiskey, s119 ss s4
 Pork higher; standard mess jobbing, ssS7h aeS s Lard higher; prinlea ast cam, $455; choices $465
 Bacon; boxed lots extra short clear, s525 @5.s71k; ribs, s5s71ad5.5O; shorts, s5.5O@ 5.621k. ,,s.sss5
 Dry salt meats; boxed shoulders, s475@ 500; extra short clear, $4.75q4.S71a ribs, $4S7@5OO; shorts, s5.O0p5. 5.121a
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Grain Letter
pv pr;vate Wire to IT q Hewlett

By Private Wire to T, G. Hewlett.
 Chicago, Jan. 12.-W ednesday's session was devoid of feature or particular inter est as far as the wheat market was cons cerned. News was of a mixed character and favored both sides of the account alike. With such, conditions dominant, trading was quiet, and the opening was easy at a reduction of A@ssc, the May futures start- ing at 907sM90%c. Timid shorts did some buying to cover and an advance to 91Ac ensued,- but the higher level invited real izing operations of sufficient proportions to justify recession to 90ssc, from which the market was slow to recover. News from abroad was inclined to lean toward the bears, in that the text of dispatches was still consistent with the 25 900, 900 to 40, 900 900 bushels of wheat that Argentina is expected to have for export purposes. Dull- ness prevailed in the coarser grains, and the trend of prices seemed to follow that of wheat Receipts were moderate and about as expected.
 s9E Cotton Letter
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The age-herald., 1898-01-13
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, Jan. 12.-Cotton futures easy: sales Ss, TOO; Jan. 5.s@5.2s; Feb. 5.26@ 527: March 535Q5.36; April 54Od5.42; May 545Q5. .46; June 5.5O@5.52; July 5.55@5.57; Aug. 55SQ5.6O; Sept. 561Q5. .69; Oct. 564@5.66.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

 There Is no better location in the United States for Eastern and Northern emigrants than the line of this popular railway. The productions Of Georgia and Alabama cannot be duplicated by any other section of country in the world. Come and see. The through vestibuled limited between New York ana New Orleans is via the Att lanta and New Orleans Short Line. the most attractly route to travel in the South. If passes through rich country, teemng with attractive and prosperous towns and villages all the way from Atlanta to Mont pomery, For rates Of fare or other infor- nation write or call on
 GEO. P. ALLEN. T. P. A.
 D. P. oRoURKE. Pass, Agent.
 E. B. EVANS. Cont. Trt. Agent.
 W. TAYLOR. Gen. Agent
 JOHN A. GEE. Gen. Pass. Agent.
 E. D. KIRBY, c. T. A.,
 's- -. .-st --- F Kimball House.
 GEO. c. SMITH.
 President and General Manager
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Local Staple Groceries

Flour-Best patent, $5.50@575.
 sstraight-s5.Oo; extra family, M s.so; Coffee-Rio, green, S6131ac; Arbuckle, Lowering and Lyons packages. s1o.6o. Lard, 51sc basis.
 Clear ribs, sides, $5121a.
 Molasses-Centrif., 15Q25c; sugar-house. .20135c. Rice, 51k96hc.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
ANNOUNC ENTS.
e. R. HARSH

Is candidate for nomination. by tho dem- ocratic party for the office of senior judge of the city court of Birmingham.
 10-10-tf.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Tor Circuit Court Clerk.

Fergus W. McCarthy asks your sup port for reelection to the office of clerk of the circuit court for Jefferson county, Alabama. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
 All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. 25c. 9-23-91t.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
For Circuit Court Clerls.

The undersigned respectfully asks the support of the voters of Jefferson county for the nomination for the office of clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party. fsl.D 5a
 WALTER K. MADORY.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Circuit Clerk.

Walter L. Howard announces himself a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferon county, subject to the action of the deIsocratic party. d&w If
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

No. 2 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to Cincinnati and from Bifming- ham to New York without change
 No. oarries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Louisville. J. M Culp, Traffic Manager, Washington, D. c.
 Frank S. Cannon, General Manager Washington, D. c.
 c. ". Wickcrsham, Superintendent, Bir- mingham.
 W. A. Turk, G. P. A., Washington, D. C.. c. A. Benscoter, A. G. P. A.. Chattd- nooga.
 c. M. Bilheimer T. P. A. Birmingham. Ala.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
For Associate Judge of the City Court of Bir-
 mingham.

We are authorized to announce Char es B Powell as a candidate for the above named office, subject to the action of the democratic party 11-10-tf
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
In Wall Street.

New York; Jan. 12-Today's market for securities was of much the same charac- ter as yesterdays. The principal interest was centered in Union Pacific and num- Der of it's affiliated companies and Northern Pacific, which were the leading factors of strength, while on the other. Sugar con tinued under a weight of depression, as was the case yesterday new feature of special strength was Chesapeake & Ohio, which advanced point on heavy buying Transactions were on very large scale, and the heavy dealings of large operators. backed by the powerful interests. were manifest all through the market.
 Commission house business was in fact quite noticeable in the days trading. It was obvious, however. that realizing on large scale was going in different parts of the list coincidentay with the strength in the other. parts. A striking example of this process was seen in the two Northern Pacific stocks, the common being advanced over a point, while realizing in the pre- ferred carried it before the close below last nights last sale. The Grangers out side of St. Paul, will also be seen to re- fleet a supply of stock fully equal to the demand. Anthracite coalers were weak and continued the decline.
 Union Pacific rose at one time over two points, but recent buyers commenced to take profits as soon as a report was pub lished that the new company had secured control of Oregon Short line The stock reacted over point. The recent strength of the stocks of the disntegrated po- tions of the old Union Pacific system is fully explained by the days announce ment. The buying was evidently founded on a belief in far-reaching plans of com bination and extension which, according to some prevalent rumors, will embrace one vast system from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Much was made in the market on a reported bond issue by the Chesapeake and Ohio, though the view of benefits to accrue seems to be somewhat exaggerated, considering the amount of transactions.
 Advices from the London and the con- tinent markets showed the tone of Ameri- can securities on the foreign financial mar kets to be excellent. London bought in
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
Chicago Live Stock

Chicago, Jan. 12--Cattle active and stronger, desirable lots 10c@15c higher, and the common and medium lots sold better Dressed beef steers $3.s5Q450; fancy ship ping cattle, $5.40Q5.5O.
 Hogs in good demand. Very few hogs were left over last night and today's of ferings were taken, the greater part bring ing s3.55@3.65.
 Sheep and lambs were in good demand and prices steady at sS.OOq3.53 for inferior to choice sheep and $475 for poor to prime lambs.
 Receipts--Cattle, 11oOo; hogs, SoOOO; sheep 15,0Oo.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

SAMUEL HUNT,
 General Manager. O. K. CAMERON,
 Master of Trains. N. R. ADRTANCE,
 Superintendent.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13

By Private Wire to T. c. Hewlett
 New York, Jan. 12-lConditons attendant
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
LOCAL MARKETS.
Fruits and Produce

Local Cotton Market Cotton-Middling, 5ls.
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMPANY.

TIME TABLE MO- SIN EFFECT
 Monday, January 4. 1897. at 500 m. Passenger, Passenger. Daily except Daily except Sundays Sundays
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
The Iron Market

Birmingham. Jan. 12.-The following are the latest d1lotatfons on iron;
The age-herald., 1898-01-13
RAILWAY SCHEDULE.

Arrival and departure of all trains from this city. Central Time.
The evening times., 1898-03-18
WERE IN ORDER.
A Decided Faux Pas at a Conversa-
tionaI Tournament

Afternoon teas are decidedly delight
ful entertainments in a variety of re-
spects. Some one talks japanese art in
one ear, some one else talks associated
charities in the other. you meantime are
trying to catch bit of choice gossip
going on in the next group, and smile
vaguely at both without an idea of what
they are saving. A woman of wide eX-
perience in these conversational tourna-
ments declared that she might announce
her intention of clipping with her coach
man, or any other startling news, and
people would blandly acquiesce. You
dare me to try it? Very WE'LL She
went about the room babbling of opera
and parlor readings, slipping in between
two topics casual statement that her
husband h just committed suicide.
Her interlor Jrs-well in the language
of the old ballads, they neither blench-
ed nor blame" Until she met a man
they merely murmured some cheerfully
vague reply. But men are not yet
thoroughly broken in to afternoon teas.
So when she eXpatiated on Melba awhile
and added: Il have not heard much good
music lately; you see my husband shot
himself this morning. and So
Then. for Gods sake, what are you
doing here?' he burst forth, astonished
out Of all manners. And she had to
explain.
The evening times., 1898-03-18
Youths at Advanced Age.

A writer in the Home Doctor says:
Everyone observes that men retain their
youth longer than women. At fifty, men
are erect, active-gray- haired to be sure
but fresh-colored and bright-eyed. At
fifty, women are gray-haired, dull-eyed
wrinkled and colorless. Why is the diff
ference? Because for twenty-five years
or so men have been eating good, SUBJ
stantial epicurean lunches in the society
Of their fellow-men down town. while
women have been having toast and tea,
and cold sliced meat with the children at
home.
That will apply in some cases, but We
know plenty of others where the reverse
is true, especially at a little earlier per-
iod. The men of forty are hollow-eyed
dyspeptic and worn out, while the women
look like morning glories after a heavy
dew. Later. however, the conditions are
likely to change again, and from fifty to
sixty the men usually have the best of
ii. Whether this is owing to the food or
constitutional differences, il is hard to
determine, but probably the latter has
good deal to do with it At any rate, no
woman ever got old because she confined
herself to plain food, and no man ever re-
tanned his youth by devouring lobster sal
ad, pate de fol gfas, and gin.