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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

The CONGREGATION of the Plymouth
CONGREGATIONAL church not having a
regular pastor instead of the regular
preaching services tomorrow will have
a fine Easter song service. The MEM
bers of the Sabbath school, of which
Henry Parsons is superintendent will
sing the oratorio THE Risen King"
under the direction of David owens,
the chorister. Everett Davis will act
as organist. The oratorio will be Civ
en- in the morning, service to begin
at 1890 a. m.
In the evening the following pro-
gramme will be carried out. Service
begins at o'clock:
Organ Prelude ...........Miss Mary Harris
Hymn No 159. Antioch. Congregation
Scripture lesson, Matt, 2Sth Chapter.
Selection, Easter Hymn ..............Choir
Prayer.
Hymn No. 227 "Martyrdom.'
Congregation
Offertory ...Miss Harris
Soprano Solo, 20 Happy World Re-
deemed Today .krlcs
Miss Margaret Phillips.
Anthem. "The Earth Is the Lords"
kirkpatrick
Choir.
Baritone Solo, easter Song"
j. r. Thomas
Hymn No. 2il, Stoughton. Congregation
Sorpano Solo, "The Resurrection MOrn,'
Miss Myfanwy Williams
Baritone Sclo, 1.-THE Holy City"
David Owens
Hymn No. 2i4 Stowe....... CONGREGATION
Voluntary ................Miss Mary Harris
Elias r. Evans will have charge Of
the evening service and Miss Mary
Harris will act as organist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

ming, though held also on the evening
previous, was even more largely at
tended and consequently a greater sue
cess financially. The affair was in
charge of the ladies of the Simpson
Social Circle, and the same ladies had
charge of the booths and refreshment
tables, as on the previous evening. The
ladies netted a substantial sum by their
efforts
Have your tOnsOrial work done at
Henry Williams parlors, 1l06 Jackson
street today. 1t is his opening and to
each patron will be presented a beau
tiful boutonniere. 80
The excellent choir of st. Johns Ger
man Catholic church have been prepar-
ing for the Easter services for several
weeks under the direction of Churister
John Siess and will be thoroughly pre-
pared for tomorrows service.
They have selected Reethoven's mass
in e. The Regina Coellr' from Con-
cone will also be sung.
Pupils of the room at public school
No. Is, taught by Miss Sara \. Jones,
Thursday afternoon donated a substan-
tial sum of money and a quantity of
eatablcs to be distributed among poor
and deserving families.
The members of the Father Mathew
society are requested to meet at st.
Leo's hall, North Main avenue, at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in order to
transact business and allow the attend
ance Of the delegates at the conven-
tion at North Scranton.
Last Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Lou Shipman entertained a merry
party of friends at their residence, 1920
Jackson street. The evening passed
pleasantly in the enjoyment of the
usual social diversions. Later the
hostess, Mrs. Shipman, assisted by
Mrs. T.. Smith and the Misses Mere
dith, served refreshments.
Ripple division, No. As, Sons of Tenn
perance, will meet in Evans hall, on
South Main avenue, this evening at
7.30 sharp. All the members are re-
quested to be present.
The funeral of the late James Murphy
will be held this afternoon at 2.3O
O'Clock. The remains will be borne
from the residence, on Seventh street.
to Holy Cross church, where n short
service will be held. Interment at the
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of the late Miss Mary
Powers was held yesterday afternoon
from the residence, Ills LuZerne street
The remains were borne to st. Pat
rick's church, where a blessing was
pronounced by Rev. ID. a. Dunno. The
attendance of friends and relatives
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
NURS OF NEWS.

William Foley, boy of 3 years, was
bitten yesterday by dog belonging to
William Mccarthy. The lad was play
ing with the canine, and in his right
hand, between the thumb ana first
finger, the teeth penetrated. Dr. Hag-
eerty cauteriZed the wound, and later
the dog was shot
James Philbin, OF Orchard street,
was injured in the South works yes
terdav, by one of the large swinging
"huggies" striking his head, A deep
cash was inflicted and several stitches
were used to close the incisOn. Mr..
Philhin was taken to his home in a
carriage and he suffered greatly from
the injury during the night.
George Rcsen, the hotelman of Cedar
avenue, was driving his highly priced
shetland pony along Cedar avenue yes.
terday when the horse fell and injured
its spine so badly that it was neces-
sary to kill the animal
The Tribune is requested to note
that the Daughters of Americas new
assembly meets i'm Schimpf's lodge
rooms. and not i'm Storr's hall, as print
ed in Yesterdays issue Of one of the
evening papers.
Excavations were commenced yester-
day for the foundation of the new RO-
sar block at the intersection Of Cedar
avenue and Alder street. The con-
struction of the foundations for Chas.
Kaestner's new hotel is being pushed
with rapidity.
Charles Graf, the grocer. has returned
from business visit at Susquehanna.
VIII Mcclure, of GOrdons barber
shop. is i'll and confined to his home on
MOosic street.
William Huester, a student at the
wyoming seminary. Kingston, is spend
ing Easter at his home on Cedar ave-
nue.,
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Robinson will
spend Sunday in ElInira.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
POLICE NEWS.

Henry Riker, the Pittstonian arrested
Thursday night for the theft of a fur
overcoat from Waldron's stables, waived
a hearing before Alderman M:llar yester-
day morning and was held in $500 bail for
court.
Mayor Bailey in police court yesterday
discharged John Anderson, of Throop.
the civil war veteran, whose $500 was
saved Thursday night through his arrest
by Patrolman Day. Anderson was drunk
and was being followed by two charac-
ters whom the police consider suspicious.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

The brilliant artist Miss Alma Chester,
and hCIrXcellent company will open their
engagement at the Academy of Music
next Monday evening in the beautiful
drama entitled "Wife for Wife" Every
where the verdict has been the same,
Excellent plays, eXcellently acted. Come
again" This season they have the
largest and strongest company playing
at popular prices. Special scenery, prop
critics and electrical effects will be used
for each production. Between the acts
and incidental to the play refined special
ties will be introduced by viii J. Ken
nedy, Frank II. Fay Goldie Cleveland,
Howard Champion and the celebrated
Murray sisters Seats now on sale at box
office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
MINooKA.

The remains Of an infant child Of
Patrick Hession. who died Thursday.
was Inferred in Minuoka Catholic ceme-
terry yesterday.
The st. Josephs Total Abstinence
and Benevolent society will hold their
regular meeting Sunday.
William Mulderig, of West Minooka.
left last evening for Montreal, Canada
lie intends to reside there permanently
Painter Lynn ana Hotelman Diskin
have organized a military company
The new squad will be captained by
Patrick LOTUS,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

\ nest appropriate post-Lenten attrac.
ton will be given at the Lyceum on
Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and
evening, when the Cinematograph Pas
sion PAY will be shown in this city for
the first time, with a descriptive lecture
on the life ana passion of our LOrd by
Rev. n. Il. Thompson and incidental
music. These moving pictures have been
produced from sketches ana notes made
of the last GEer-Ammergau representa-
tion of this sublime drama i'm 1880, and are
as nearl.- correct as 1t is possible TO make
hlt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
WOMEN PATRIOTIC, TOO.
Ladies OF the Grand Army of tho Re-
public celebrate.

Not to be outdone by the men folks
in the matter of seasonable patriot
ism, Women's Relief Corps, No. so, held
an Appomatox celebration Thursday
night at Lieutenant Ezra S. Griffin
Post rooms.
There was a very entertaining pro-
gramme of appropriate exercises, in
Guiding war tableaux; music by the
Village quartette. Miss lrma Walter
and Stanley Swartz, and recitations by
Misses Irma Walter and AIable Spen-
Ger. Mrs. Walter. president of the
corps, made an address and at the con-
clusion of the programme refreshments
were served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
A GREAT SURPRISE

sam for the throat and Lungs. Would
you believe that II Is sold on it's merits
and any druggist is authorized by the
proprietor OF this wonderful remedy to
give YOU a sample bottle free2 II never
fails to cure acute or chronic coughs All
druggists sell Kemp's Bdsam. Price 25
and 20 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

Editor Of The Tribune.
Dear Sir: In justice TO many young
ladies of the name of Green in this city
] wish to state that the Miss Green with
whom | am now in litigation is Miss Eta
Green, of jefferson avenue, daughter Of
Joseph Green the pawnbroker, of Lack
awanna avenue. Yours truly,
&. NJ. Florey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
LIVE NEWS OF
WEST SCRANTON
Manner 10 Which the Plymouth Church
Will Observe Easter.
FINE PROGRAMME is ARRANGED

Al the Welsh Caivinistic Methodist
Church the Oratorio, "The Risen
King" win lie Renderod--Funeral
of Miss Mary Powell from Heu Late
Home on Luzerne street--Mr. and
Ms. Lon Sh,pman Entertained
Friends-- Other BTiefItems.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

was very large, and the floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful. The SER
vices concluded, the remains, followed
by a large cortege, were borne to the
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and in
tered.
The Rev. James Hughes, formerly
Of South Africa, will deliver a lecture
some time during the present month
on Gladstone" Mr.. Hughes is a per-
sonal friend Of the distinguished states
man, and his address should be very
interesting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
Walter Szmyter Writes a Letter TO His
Brother from Skaguay, Alaska.
he DOES NOT LIKE THE COUNTRY

Advises Men Not to Go in Search Of
Gold in the Frozen North-.W lillian
Foley Badly Eitten bv Dog
james PhilbIn, of Archibald Street,
injured While at work in the South
NoIks--PcrsOnnis and Other Inter.
eStIns Items.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

[Under this heading short letters OF in
terest will be published when accompa.
MED, for publication, by the writer's
name. The Tribune Will not be held re-
sponsib,e for opinions here expressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
WELSH c. NJ. CHURCH.

The church choir and Band Of Hope
OF the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
church will render for the Easter SER
vice the oratorio "The Risen King"
The solo parts and duett will be sung
by Mrs. Prytherch the Misses Smith,
Powell, Jones, Davis, Gray, Phillips,
Lewis, Hawkins. Prytherch, Messrs.
Williams, Beynon, Jones.
The recitations will be given by the
Misses Cadwgan, James, Davis Thom-
as, Powell, Williams, Evans, Grifiths.
Howell and Masters, Roberts, Williams,
Griffiths, Evans, Lewis, Phillips.
The services will be under the direc-
tion of the pastor, Rev. Hugh Davis,
and the church chorister Henry Ev-
ans Mrs. George Howell and Mrs. IL
.. Prytherch, Miss Annie Davis and
Eddie Williams will preside at the or
gan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

The death of Fred Roland, son of Mr..
aud Mrs. Richard Roland occurred yes
terday at the family residence on nut
nam street. Funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

Wurtzburger Book Beer on tap today
at all bars. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
Globe Warehouse
Easter
Glove Time

That's now and we're ready for it in such manner
as you cannot realize unless you and take ir
the special show, with it's
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

Casey N K"lly's
Wurtzburger Book Beer ON tap today
at all bars. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

casey ~ hCi!y'S
Wurtzburger Book Beer on tap today
at all bars. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

Casey ~ KpIly's
Wurtzburger Book Beer on tap today
at all bars. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

Humphrey Williams, one of the early
residenters of West Scranton, died at 2
a. IN. yesterday at his residence, 1911
Jackson street after a long fitness from
cancer of the stomach, He was We'll
known and respected, but has led Ie-
tired life for some time OWNS 10 the ma
ture OF his malddy He is survived by
four children: Mrs. Robert Thomas,
Alice, Joshua, Evan j. ana lvor Will-
Jams. The funeral will be held from the
residence Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Iuterment at the Washburn street ceme-
terry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
OBITUARY..

The death of Lewis Evans at the ripe
old rage of Il occurred suddenly at the
home of his son, John l.. Evans, $40
Wayne aveue, Thursday at midnight,
death being cue to an acute attack OF
heart failure. The deceased was native
of South Wales and came to this city
from Rhymney about eighteen months
ago for the purpose of DCncAting his
health. He was a member of the Ficst
Welsh Congregational church of the
West Side He is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Lewis r. and John l..
Evans Of North Scranton; Evan, resld-
ing ON the West Side; Thomas and Mrs,
William Jones, in Wales. The funeral
will take place Monday afternoon at go
o clock. Services will be conducted in
the First Welsh congregational church.
Interment in Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

The death of Mrs. Ann Reed, an aged
lady, formerly resident of Brooklyn, n.
T., died at the home of her niece, Mrs
Patrick Pryor OF the North End, Avoca,
after a few weeks illness. Deceased was
about S. years of age ana had few rcla-
tives i'm this state. The funeral will take
place this afternoon, lnterment will De
In ST. MaTy's cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

MINOR NEWS NOTES.
The Pre- Easter sale conducted at the
Simpson Methodist church last eve
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09

James Burgc. the miner who was badly
injured in an accident at the Manyille
mines about two weeks ago, died at his
residence ut 52O Roberts court, early yes
terday morning. The spinal column was
fractured and death was a welcome re-
lief from the pain The deceased was y
years of age. He was a member of the
keystone lodge. No. :, Loyal knights Of
America, ana the Ancient order of Brit
ons, No. l. His wife and four small chill
dren survive him. The funeral will be
held from the residence tomorrow after
neon at o'clock, Intcrment will be made
at the Washburn street cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
CInrk, the Florists,
InnrYN IA .IlNss

Telephone number is 422.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-09
Lavish Wreath of Novelties

which includes shades to perfectly match every shade
and tone made in fashionable extes for present
seasons wear.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
A COMMON SUPERSTITION.

Many people believe that the breaking
of a hooking glass is a certain sign Of
death. The newspapers report that Il
mother recently became insane aftci
dropping a mirror because she feared that
some of her loved ones would soon die
There are other signs more dangerous
than this The most common is Il dis
ordered stomach, which causes nervous
ness, dyspepsia, Indigestion and constipa-
ton. These symptoms tell the sufferer
that his days will be shortened unless
he gets right i'll his digestive organs. For
this purpose there is nothing so certain
to cure as Hostetter's Stomach BittcrS.
1t regulates the bowels, steadies the
nerves and whets up the appetite 1t Is
the standard remedy. There is no sub
stitute for it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted all parties to know that they can ex-
anime all work shipped to them by us, and if it
is not first-class in every way, they can send it
back to us at our expense.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted, all parties to know that the Capita
Marble Works is selling better and cheape
work than other dealer in the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
A. & N. C. RAILROAD

Condensed Schedule in Effect August
10. 1898.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
Daily except: Moneay. tDaly except Sunday.

Od1iy SXCepG, MOHNdy. +LCdliy CACSpG ouhhoS'
Trains on the Scotland Neck Branch Road
leaves Weldon SIS m, Halifax 80 p m, ar
rives Scotland Neck 5 20 pm, Greenville 6 81 p
m, Kinston 9 SIS m, Returning leaves Kin
ston so a m, GreenviHe s SO a m, arriving at
Halifax IL IS a m, Weldon II 33 m, daily exc
cept Sunday
Trains on the Washington Branch leaves
Washington 20 a m and 80 p m, arrives Par
mele 10 III and 90 p m, returning leaves
Parmele 9 IS a m and 80 p M arrive Washing
ton II 90 and 20 p m, daily except Sunday
Train leaves Tarboro, n G, daily, except Sun
day, 80 p m, Sunday Is p M, arrives Plymouth
daily except Sunday, SO m, 9 90 a m Return
ing leaves Plymouth daily except Sunday, so
m, and Sunday 90 a m, arrives Tarboro
10 05 m, ii 90 m
Train on Midland, N G, Branch leaves Colds
boro daily except Sunday, 10 q m, arriving
Smithield 80 a m, returning leaves Smithield
9 90 a m, arrives at GoldsbOrO 10 25 am
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky
Mount at 80 p M arrives Nashville 05 p m,
Spring Hope 80 p IN, returning leaves Spring
Hope 90 m, Nashville 35 m, arrives at
Rocky Mount 905 a m, daily except Sunday
Train on Clinton Branch leaves Warsaw for
Clinton daily except Sunday, at IL 20 a m and
10 NJ returning leaves Clinton at 90 M
and 3 90 pm
Train No 70 makes close connection at We'll
don for all points North daily, all rail via Rich
mond
H. NJ. IMMERSION, Gen Pass Agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
STATISTICAL REPORT.

Rev. X. NJ Taylor, Statistical Secre-
tary, gave answers to question II to 43
inclusive. His report showed thai -here
are 1871 local preachers in the Confer
ence; number of members, 70623; mum
Der of infants baptized, LOO; number
of adults baptized, 1,566; number of
Epworth Leagues, SO; number of Ep-
worth League members, 3,401; number of
Sunday schools, SOB: number of Sunday
school teachers, 4,767; number of Sun
day school scholars, 1880: amount col
lected for Conference claimants, 81
21S.15; amount collected for church eX-
tension, 81, SS4.44 amount collected for
foreign missions 50, 1892; amount col
lected for domestic missions, 81, 195. %;
amount collected for American Bible So
ciety, S33S.45; amount contributed 10
presiding elders salaries, so, 100 II:
amount contributed to pastors salaries,
S77,S19G3; amount contributed "a
bishops salaries, 81 .273.G9; number of
congregations, 1913; number of PASTORAL
charges, III: number Of parsonages,
III; value, $141, 501 80: number of as
trict parsonages, ): value, $4,000.
Not only did the Conference re-elect
DR.. Crawford editor of the North Caro-
lima Christian Advocate, but in selecting
Il committee to confer with the Eastern
Conference, four of DR.. Crawford
strongest supporters and friends were
Byrd. Rev. DIR. j. III. Weaver, Hon. +.
c. Robbins and Mr.. j. Butterick AT
every point, DR.. Crawford won.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
THE CORPSE WILL TALK.
Senator Pritchard Does Not Advocate n
lilly White" Party.
BASKERVILLE Gazette !

Senator pritcbard was seen Yesterday
and was asked if it was true that he far
vored the organization Of what is known
as a lilly white Republican party" in the
State. The Senator said that the report
which had been circulated to the effect
that he favored such an organization was
absolutely unfOunded. He further stated
that he was preparing an interview for
publication in which he would outline
what he understood would he the future
policy of the Republican party in North
Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
EFFECTS OF ELECTION.
Northern Investors No Longer Fearful
of This Section.
CNewbern Journal.)

y
Mr.. j. J. Wolfenden. of this city. who
is largely interested i'll land in this sec
ton, and who has sold several large
tracts to Northern parties, says that the
election has had Il wonderful effect III
changing the sentiment of Northern III
yestors in land in this section.
Said Mr.. Wolfcnden: Il have received
a number of letters from Northern par
ties making inquiries about land since
the election. These same parties could
not he induced to look this way n few
months ago and not for a minute could
| have held the attention of Il buyer OF
lands for investment, if the election had
gone against the Democratic ticket. the
situation looks bright now, and we may
look for business and men with money
who want land. The fear of the negro
has gone"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted, all parties, when writing for designs,
to give sex of deceased, and some idea of how
much the work must cost. We have thousands
of designs, with prices running from ST.. 90 up in
the thousands and can't tell unless you do this.
Direct all letters to Capital Marble Works, e. 7.
Marks, Proprietor, corner of Fayetteville and
Davie streets, Raleigh N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted, the people to know that the Capital
Marble Works is the only works in the State
that is doing all kinds of carving in bold relief
with guarantee that it shall be as good as any
sent from New York or Italy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24
NORTH BOUND

Trans arrive Raleigh from the North 2:16
m, 1884 p m.
Trains from the South 2:1O m, II ;l8 I'm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted, all parties who are thinking of pur-
chasing monuments of any kind to write to the
Capital Marble Works, Raleigh, N. c., before
buying elsewhere.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted, all parties to know that the Capital
Marble Works delivers all work at your nearest
depbt free of freight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-24

Wanted, the people to know that by dealing
direct with the Capital Marble Works they can
save money and get class of work second to
none.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
LUOAL sTOOK MARKgTl
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, May On the belief that
the war would soon be ended prices to-
day declined on the Board of Trade.
Despite higher markets in Europe, trad
ers here sold everything freely and the
close showed losses as follows: Wheat
112GI9s cent; corn Is cent; oats | cent;
Pork 22lla; lard 1212 cents; ribs l. cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
NEW ORLEANS.

spot cotton closed quiet. middlinp uplands
Is: middling gulf 9-I6; sales "a, $50 bales