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Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
SCHURMAN'S RETURN.
The Other Members Will Come Back
 Later

Manila, June 7.-Professor Schur- mar of the United States Philippine commission sails from here on Friday on board the United States gunboat Bennington for a three weeks trip among the southern islands. The gum boat Petrel has also been placed at his disposal and he will visit Iloilo, Cebu, Negros and Sulu. He expects to in- vestigate the local governments and talk with the leading natives. He will
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.

London, June "A hiah authority of the colonial office has informed the Associated Press that negotiations re- garding the Alaskan situation are in the rosiest possible condition After an interview which United States Am bassador Joseph H. Choate had yester
 day with the Marquis of Salisbury, the lines of a prospective settlement and for carrying on the discussion in the
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
BENT ON DEATH.

San Francisco, June 7.-Roseno Decico, the woman who was arrested a few days ago for trying to kill her husband with an axe, attempted to kill herserl and three children at the Receiving hospital last night by turn ing on the gas in the room in which she and her children were confined. The attempt was prevented by at tendants.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
MURDERER HANGED.

Lancaster, Pa, June 7-Ralph w. Wireback, the murderer of Davis B. Landis, was hanged today in the pres ence Of several hundred persons. This is the first execution il the county since 1858. Wireback walked calmly to the scaffold and died without struggle.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
HOT EVERYWHERE.
The Record for Earliness and C0ntin-
 uance Broken in Europe.

London, June "A heat wave sim liar to the one affecting New York pre- vails over Europe. Here the contin- uance of hot weather so early in June almost breaks all records. Thermom- eters have been registering SS in the shade at the hottest part of the day for five days past and there have been several deaths from heat
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
AN ACCESSORY LYNCHED.

Birmingham, Ala, June IA spec ial from Centerville, Ala, confirms the lynching of VIII Eill, the alleged accomplice of his brother, Alex. Hill, in the murder of Mrs. Rufus Hubbard and her husband in Bibb county. Hill was shot yesterday by possg near the Hubbard home. Alexander Hill is still at large.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
BASE BALL
Where Games Were Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Baltimore Baltimore, 6; Pitts burg, 2.2
 At Philadelphia St. Lcuis, 3; Phil adelphia, 2.
 At Washington Washington, s; Chicago, 3.
 At New York-New York, [; Cleve- land, !.
 At New York Brooklyn, 6; Gin cinnati, ,.
 At Boston Louisville, '; Boston, 6.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08

dicate that few expect that the fight will go to the limit.
 Jeffries is picked to win in from seven to ten rounds. Fitzsimmons is expected by his admirers to wind up the fight somewhere near the sixth round. Altogether, a short contest of not more than sixteen rounds is looked for
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
HE'S DEAD AGAIN.

Vancouver, B. C., June 7-The steamer Empress of Japan brings a revival of the rumor that the emperor of China is dead.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
HANNA WILL STAY.

Cleveland, June 7.- Senator Hanna fatly denied the report sent from Washington that he intended to re- tire from the chairmanship of the na- tional republican committee.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
 MARIE ANTOINETTE ACTED.
Theater Petit Trianon to Be Opened
 for One Performance for Charity.

Paris, June 7-The theater Petit Trianon at Versailles, where Marie Antoinette often acted, is to be opened for one performance on June ,. The performance will be given by ana teurs in aid of charity.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
AN INDIAN AGENT.

Washington, June 7.-The president has appointed James F. Randlett of California agent for the Kiowa Indian agency of Oklahoma.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
KANSAS TORNADO.

Lincoln Centre, Kan, June "A tornado struck the town at 2:3O a. ln. doing great damage to property. No lives were lost.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
QUIT TRAINING.

New York, June 7.-Both Fitzsim- mons and Jeffries have stopped train ing, though each did little light work today. Both are confident.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08

high commission will be formally sub the colonies, MT. Joseph Cha amberlain, who throughout had most potent in fluence with the Canadian side.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
DR. ROOSEVELT.

New York, June 7.-Cclumbia uni versity today conferred the degree of L. L. D. on Governor Roosevelt.
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
HANGED HIM ANYHOW.

Princeton, Mo. June Peter Kin dred, who shot and killed Andrew Allyn and dangerously wounded his cousin, Joseph A. Allyn, at Mercer, on February 5th, 1898, was hanged here today. Kindred had been acting strangely for two months and was thought to be insane. He had to be led to the scaffold and held in position while being pinioned. pr. WoodsoE pronounced him sane
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08
SAN QUENTIN's NEW WARDEN

Sacramento, Cal, June 7.-Martin Aguirre took the oath of office of warden of San Quentin penitent:ary today
Arizona republican., 1899-06-08

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
PORT NEWPORT NEWs. DEC. 20. 1889.
ARRIVED
ELKS' CHRIST MAS TREE.
They Had One Filled with Good
Things Last Night.

The elegant parlors OF the Elks' Home
were thrown open last night % the MEM
hers and their trends. The occasion was
AN old-ume German Christmas tree, fol-
lowed by the annual Christmas feast
There were gathered in and around me
sparkling evergreen one hundred represen-
tatiyes Of the best people on earth. COM
posed Of members of the Richmond lodge
and visiting brothers.
This Christmas tree held present for
every man. which had been selected hy
those who knew him best. and as they
were presented the peculiar appropriate
ness of each trophy. striking centre the
hobbies Of each member was the source
of much amusement.
Mir t. o. Wendenburs was introduced
be- Afr. Preston Be.vin and made the
awarding sDeeches
Among the guests present We're: Mr.. IT..
W. Bowman. or Blueneld, W. Va, Mayor
TAYLOR. Max Iiurtis George b. Beban,
W T.. Browning and r.. r. Cook.
The regular meeting of TIE lodge VIII De
held tonight. M which time much impor-
tant business will be transacted.
The Richmond Elks are working en-
ereetically and systematically towards Sc
curing the Elks' convention here in 1871.
Mr. Julius Straus viii soon make visit
10 Washington Lodge of Eiks TO secure its
pledge in favor OF Richmond for 1901
Messrs. H. ID. Eichelberger and Preston
Belvin viii visit Atlantic CITY soon 10 Sc
cure quarters Tor the Richmond lodge IN
1870 at the convention. From Atlantic
civ they vii 20 to Baltimore. where Mr..
Belvin will address the Baltimore lodge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
AN ELEGANT WEDDING.
Marriage Of Richard III. Briggs and
Miss Mamie VI. Courtney.

CULPEPER. VA. Dec Especial
ST. stephens Episcopal church OF this
place arrayed In the beauty and taste OF
lis exquisite Christmas garb. the handi-
work Of It's lady members and crowded to
the utmost capacity OF the beautiful
ediace. in il the elite and fashion OF the
town. was the scene this afternoon at 3
y N. OF the most impressive marriage
ceremony when Mr. Richard II. Briggs
and Miss Mamie NJ Courtney were united
in wedlock by the Rev. Mr.. Rlbbe. pastor
Of the church Mr. Thos 5. Acocke
godfather Of the bride. gave her away
The bride was beautifully and becoming'y
attired in a neat fitting going away
gown OF corded steel gray cloth, ha- to
match and carried a bouquet Of lovely
roses. Her sister Miss Josie Courtney
maid of honor. wore a pearl gray gown
trimmed with white silk, handsome gray
sash and picture hat. The best man was
w. C. George. Jr.
Ushers Captain T. T.. Grimseley.
Messrs. C. j. Rixey, Jr. II. r. Howard.
OF this place and Charles II. Newhouse OF
Rixeyvile Prof Glenn Correll presided
at the organ and discoursed sweet music
to the arriving and departing pair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs left on the i:li
p. NJ. train for Richmond and other
points
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
Mr.. H. A. FRENCH DEAD.
4 Prosperous Merchant and a Brave
Confederate Soldier.

f'RfhfNts
sUNNYsIDE. Dec. 2j-Special-Mr. H.
A. French. a prosperous merchant and
farmer died az 1 O'Clock on saturday
night. of paralysis, after being sick only
two days lie suffered the stroke while
I'm his store about II o'clock on Ihuls-
day: was carried from his store 70 he
house. and never spoke afterwards.
Mr.. French was we'll known among
the wholesale merchants Of Richmond.
with whom he had dealt for more than
thirty years.
He was a man honored, loved and re-
spected by all who knew him. During
the war he was a member OF the POwha-
tan Troop, Fourth Virginia Cavalry.
Wickham's brigade and remained with
his regiment until the surrender at APP
p0t0maX.
his wife five sons and one daughter
survive him.
For many years he was consistent
member of the Presbyterian church
lie was to-day buried at the old family
burying ground in Powhatan county.
4 large number Of people. white and
coored from the counties Of Cumber-
land. Powhatan and Amelia turned out
on Christmas day to pay their last tri-
butte Of respect 10 this good man.
The active pall-bearers were W. d..
Hobson. Kent Flippen. Robert Garneit.
Willie Porter, r G.. Brazedl, +. =. Flip
pen.
Honorary: Or Blair BurcOll. Dr. John
/. Banks. John 3. Phillips. James +.
Clarke. A. j. Gray NJ. a. Flippen, ;. b.
Powers and j W. GOODMAN.
The funeral services We're conducted by
Rev W. W. Sawyer. assisted by Rev
W H. Edwards. presiding elder Of the
Farmville district A great many ladies'
attended the burial and completely COW
cred the grave with flowers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
SEVERAL SMALL FIRES.
Betty Gresham's Loss Not Covered 10y
Even a Small Insurance.

No. e03 State street. occupied by negro
named Betty Gresham. caught aire about
5.52 o'clock yesterda y afternoon. The
cause of the blaze could not be discover
ed. The damage about fifteen cents IN
coppers. was not covered by insurance.
Engine 40. S, which responded to this
call. in trying to avoid "A collision with
an electric car sprung an axle on the
front wheel, and had to be laid aside.
About s. damage was caused at NO.
3lq west Duval street, occupied by Nat
Hayes (colored) last night at G:l2 o'clock
by the explosion Of Kerosene lamp.
The slight blaze that was started was
promptly extinguished by the Fire Depart
ment.
4 Christmas tree q toy house. and =
lighted candle got mixed up at the resi-
dence of MIR. w. II. Miller, at PIP Nenaole
street about O'Clock last night. ana
decent sized illumination resulted. An
alarm Of fire was turned IN from Box
g. AT Nenable and MOsby streets. the
stations promptly responding. After some
fighting the IRE was eNtinguished, The
damage amounting 10 So.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
His Neck Broken.

CRANBERRY. n. c.. Dee. 2J.-Special
Jacob Prichard, a young man about
twenty-eight years old, was coming from
a dstillery just across the county line
(sbout five miles from here yesterday
when his horse threw him. or he fell off.
lie was found shortly afterwards and
his neck was broken. He lived several
hours lie leaves a wife and one child.
All indications are that the holidays viii
he more quiet than usual. Snow is about
four inches deep and the weather Is get
ting much worse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
THE VIRGINIA TRAGEDY.
X. Il. Turner was Shot Through tho
Shoulder-He is still Alive.

The following is the report from
Christie Halifax county, or the shooting
OF Bob Lofts by Special Constable and
Railroad Agent K. d. Turner, at Nir-
gillna. and The wounding OF Mr.. Turner.
an account OF which has already been
reported In these columns:
A man named Lofts, employed In tho
mines near Virgilina. was intoxicated,
and had made himself disagreable gen
orally. Mr. r. 3. Turner, the agent OF
the Southern railroad at virginia. acting
as special constable. attempted 10 arrest
Lofts when a brother OF Lofts, deaf
mute. attacked Turner in defending his
brother from being arrested. and she
ceeded IN getting Turner down, and Sit
ting upon him. refused TO lei him arise,
when Turner shot him instantly.
Turner was then shot by another party
the ball passing through one Of his shoul-
ders, innictlng an ugly and serious
wound. AT last accounts Turner was
living.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
RALrINIoRE AIARKET-

BALTIMORE. Dec 2G.-FLOUR-Quiet
and unchanged
WHEAT-Nery dull. spot and month,
7O8S0T0ikc.. January. 1C4u1ic.; May. Iift
74i.c Southern wheat. by sample, 0Gn12c.
CORN-Nery dull. spot. month and De
cembcr. new or old. 35i~H31c.; January,
37IEd37Hc February. 31ku3issc.. March,
37iLc Southern white corn. Iid37iac
OATS-Steady: No. white, jOiaH3lc.t
No. mixed, 2Si.N DC.
RYE-Dull and nominal. 80. nearby
dc
SUGAR-Strong: graduated. 500
CHEESE-F large, tV~0 tokc.. me-
dium. 134Nl3i4c. small l3iRnlS3tc
BUTTER-tlrm. fancy creamery. 2Sff
29i &c.: sio. imitation. 2242fc.. do. ladle. 20
ale. good ladle l0d2Oc., store-packed,
1Gn1Sc.. rolls. 11N2lc.
E9GS-Firm al pic. per dozen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Cousins la RapDahannock Revive an
Old Feud.

CULPEPER. VA. Dec. 2s.-Special.-A
duel 10 the death occurred yesterday af-
ternoon near Scrabble. Rappahannock
county when Richard and Emanuel
Campbell, cousins. met in the public road
and, in settlement OF an old family feud,
opened fire upon each other. Emanuel
fired the first two shots, mortally wound
ing Richard who died In about fifteen
minutes. Before expiring. however ana
in the last agonies OF death. he fired three
shots in rapid succession az EMANUEL
two Of which took effect. inficting what
are reported TO he mortal wounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
NEWS FROM
ALEXANDRIA
interesting Litigation Over Owner
ship Of Military Road"
AGED CITIZEN DIED YESTERDAY.
Remains OF Colonel Samuel Johnston.
Who Died In Orange, New Jersey,
Brought to Alexandria for Burial.
Funeral OF George Il. Curtis.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 26.-Special.
A case Of unusual interest, styled the
Commonwealth against Howard =. Mar
shall. was begun this morning in the Al
cxandria County Courthouse, on Fort
Myer Heights, before Judge j. NJ Love.
The litigation, which has been continually
postponed involves the ownership Of the
handsome thoroughfare extending nom
the west gate OF the Arlington cemetery
TO ROsslyn. Va, which is better known
as Military Road" The property is ex-
ccedingly valuable and is OF national in
tcrest. as IL connects Arlington cemetery
with Washington.
The county authorities claim the road
as public property, but this is denied by
private parties, who have recently sprung
up and claimed ownership.
Several months ago Howard +. Mar
shall, the defendant. placed distractions
across the roadway and attempted TO
make it a private roadway: he was at
Jnce put under arrest and carried before
a magistrate, who fined him so. From
this be took an appeal
THE COUNSEL
The county IS represented by Acting
ADullnUllNi Alkl 3 Akktit 'A - y. N'Aiiif ~
sisted by Col. Francis l.. Smith. Mr. Mar
shall is represented by Attorney Morgan
Beach. OF Washington, and John Nj.
Johnston. 81 this city. The government is
represented by District Attorney Allen. The
case will probably be In progress three
or four days.
MIR james H. Devaughn. aged eighty
three years. died at M home on King
street this morning. The deceased has
for a number Of years conducted fur
niture store i'm this city. He was the
Oldest odd Fellow in this city. and a
member OF Potomac Lodge Of odd Fell
lows
COL JOHNsToN'S REMAINS.
The remains Of Colonel Samuel john
st0n. who died in Orange. y. j.. were
brought here this afternoon for inter-
ment and Will be inferred tomorrow at
ternoOn IN the Presbyterian cemetery.
The remains were taken TO the residence
Of his brother Mr. Fred. Johnston. on
north Washington street. The deceased
At one time resided in this city. and was
well known here. lie was a brother OF
the late Mai. Johnston
The funeral Of Geo. T. Curtis took place
this afternoon from his late residence on
Franklin street. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev n. b. Masters.
and the interment was made in the Union
cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
SHE WAS DUCKED.
But Bobbed up SereueIy az Another
Point'in an Egg Shell

The following extract was taken from
an old publication in the pos ION OF
Mr.. william II. Beveridee. IL has the
touch Of antiquity. and is worth reading
as a curiosity.
In 1866. al Witch Duck, on Lynhaven
river. princess Anne county Va, Grace
Sherwood. an interesting maid, was ac-
cused Of witchcr1ft. and after duly con-
Quoted trial she was sentenced 10 be
ducked three times in Lynhaven river
and II she foated or came TO the sur
face after the third immersion she
should De saved and declared not a witch.
Currituck. on the sound OF same name,
has a superstition ever since that time.
She was never seen again on Lynhaven
water but came 10 surface In Curri-
tuck town. floating in an egg shell bear
ing a sprig Of rosemary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
DEATH OF PARRISH
IN PETERSBURG
CorOner's Inquest in Regard to the
Shooting.
BURT HUNT FIRED THE SHOT.
Some of the Testimony Was Very Con-
hicting-Hunt is Well Connected.
Two Ladies' In Sussex Have
the Small Pox.
BURT HUNT FIRED THE SHOT,

PETERSBURG. VA. Dec. 26.-Soeciai.-
A coroner's inquest was held to-day al
noon at the courthouse 20 inquire into
the shooting and killing Of John Il. Par
rish at Kate Bells. on Lombard street.
last night The party who Is alleged 10
have done the shooting is Burt Hunt A
great many witnesses were examined, ana
much testimony was heard, and u was .
o'clock before the hearing OF the tesu-
monv was concluded. Some % the testi-
mony was very conflicting.
HURT IN a CLOSE PLACE.
IL was shown. however. by one Of tho
witnesses that when the fatal shot was
fired. the man who fred II was being
backed up by the side OF "A fence by a
crowd Of men. who were beating him.
one Of the witnesses. Mabel Horton, tes-
titled that Hunt came to her house last
night and made the remark that ne had
shot a man three times in the stomach.
IN BAD COMPANY.
Hunt was arrested b. the officers in this
house
Another witness testified that when
Hunt came out Of the door at Kate Bells,
where the shooting occurred. and started
to get over the fence Parrish touched
him and told him that he wanted 90 see
him. Then Hunt turned risht around and
shot Parrish.
Mr.. William y. McIlwaine. counsel for
Hunt. waived the privilege OF Hunts tes-
tifying. and in doing so said he had not
had an opportunity Of talking with him.
CORONER's VERDICT.
The jury. after considering the tesu-
mony. returned verdict that John Is.
Parrish came 10 his death from pistol
shot wound inflicted by Burt Hunt
Mr. HINT is very highly connected. lie
is employed in the building OF the Rich
lnOnd. Petersburg and Carolina railroad.
He is from Wisconsin.
There are two new cases OF smallpox
at West Hope. Sussex county. The VIE
tins are Mrs. Murphy, who keeps the ho-
tel al West Hope, ana a lady named
Emory
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
DIED OF HY0R0PH0BIA.
Boy of Sixteen Years or Age the Vic
tim-Uneasiness About Othey 3.

LURAY, VA. Dec. gS.-Special1-He
man Hensley. aged sixteen. son OF Milton
Hensley. who lives near Furnace on
Naked creek. died OF hydrophooia last
night. Young Hensley was bitten oy
dog about four months ago.
Considerable uneasinesS Is felt IN mat
section. AS SIR Noah W. Koontz. u promi-
nent farmer living about three miles
from where Hensley. died. Is now In Bait
more for treatment at Pasteur institute
A horse and COW belonging TO Ar.
Koontz have died within the iast week.
These were bitten about month ago by
Mr.. Koontz's own dos.
About that time Mr.. koontz had sors
hand and the dog licked IL, and for that
reason he is taking the treatment
The dog died about ten days ago vim
evident signs Of hydrophooia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
3 futures ranged as fOIlOWs.
open. High. Low Close.

IUsU UUUIUIIOUH WoTe n IUIIOWH- IIIIII
steady. 40. . spring wheat C20G4c.; No.
red. G7iaUGlc. 80. corn. 3ln3lAc.; Nc.
. yellow corn. SIC. No > oats. 2-A0
14..u25c No , rye. JJc. No. barley.
3S043c 40. ! haXseed. S1.4yi2. Prime
timothy seed, S235. Mess pork. per bar
rel. s. 7ON1OIC. Lard. per 100 pounds,
S11JN55O short rib sides Ooose). $J.tJN
. 90 dry sailed shoulders bONed Sj.3Ti@
1850. short clear sides boxed Sli5p
boo Whisky distilers' finished goods.
per gallon. 81 23ia Butter steady. cream
cry. l602Jc d. dairy. lGu22c. Cheese firm
at I20l2atc. Eggs firm. fresh. 2Uc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27
CHRISTMAS CLOSE CALL.
Weather Was a Bit Late, But She
FrOIe on TO Yesterday.

Christmas was given the cold shoulder
at the conclusion OF the festive day. 50
to speak. for the temperature began to
drop towards midnight. and ranged lower
yesterday than any day recently. At
A. NJ the mercury stood al p degrees
above zero. rising to 80 az noon, where
il remained until the middle Of the after
noon. The heavy lhuid played the slot
for the downward turn late in the after
noon. going TO 20 al O'Clock. when II
changed TO the bull side and registered %
az nine p. NJ. closing an a. the lowest
point Of the day. at midnight.
The effect OF the lower temperature
was realized an the more boy reason OF the
absence OF any Perceptible movement o.
the atmosphere. II was still. biting
cold that got under mems overcoats and
women's cloaks and stayed there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27

NEW YORK. Dec 26.-C0TFON- t t
was "A pretty firm cotton m5lhe, , 49,
considering The absence OF cdple az 49,,
Atter openiug quiet but firm at an a1y".'Ve
80 ., 90 : noinfs sentiment waYeted lot d
time and prices fell of Few PlIlt7' IVY
o0afn Inc market developed pronounce
strength following strong account. tg1
the South regarding me atut1"c fbrr
crs of spot cotton with hummer vt -
b1llisb factors. including "A more OF re-
,,,rrent bplief that Liverpool would open
mn i'm GOOD shane tomorrow also tnAt tlg
recent extensive liquidation hau ie'i'N Iu
the market of reason 10 ttaI gn",
notices. due tomorrow. new DG7'''N.
went chiefly TO The long slde o, lhe Nv.
count. This an led 10 covering, put Ut -
time was business particularly active. me
preference Of the trade being ar Il iri,.
la hold or for tomorrow cables. i'
market closed very steady M net rise
OF 10 IA points.
COTTCN-Futures opened quiet ana
firm: December. 7O5, January. 40: ,p-
ruary. IFS. March. 80, April, '.-'' NAY
ana June ~: July 9.37. August t'l'
September. GS7; October Goi Novein'eI'
GSO.
III. January. Ill: February, IL. Mlrch.
22s April. 7.3G. May. al. june. l4-'
July 7l3: August 40; september TO
October. go. November. 6.S4.
Spot cotton closed with nothing doing
prices 40 higher; middling uplands. f'si
middhng gulf. ~. sales, ~ bales.
COTTON-Steady: m.ddling, ~. me- re-
ceipts 1.aC9 bales: gross. nv palts'
stock. 112.GJO bales exports 10 Great bii-
tain. 1GiJ bales: COastwise. so bales.
Total t0-day-Net receipts lIH9 bale-'
exports 10 Great Britain. 1879 bales; 20
France 1908 bales: 10 The Continent, -
81 bales. stock. il24.S9l bales.
Consol.dated-Net receipts. S2.Si1 bales;
exports 10 Great Britain. 14.ji9 bales; 10
France 1908 bales. to the Continent.
30 4GS bales.
Total since September lst-Net receipts
g. 7qlCS2 bales. exports 10 Great Britain.
sC.OIl bales: 10 France. 4l6.S4 bales, 10
the Continent, 1,OG4,7lG bales.
NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2G.-COTTON-
Futures closer steady. December, 1.oi
bid: January .7O507u6; February 7.oSN
no. March. 71l0712. April. Z 13nI II;
Nay. 7.1JN7 10; June. 1.lIaIls; July
190721: August. 7.0i0IOG September
go: October, G.6I.