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The times., 1899-05-12
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Weak and Two Cents Under
Wednesdays Price.

Chicago. May 1.-THE wheat market to-
day ruled weak and closed cents below
yesterday. There was nothing especially
new in the Government crop estimate. and
the damage appears to have been well dis
counted. or, at least, fails to stimulate in
The times., 1899-05-12

4O-inch unbleached sheeting muslin.
the closely woven quality. which d!C
sells for Sc, for an hour. r.........-..' 10
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The news OF the day in the street was
unimportant, and there was little OF 1t.
Mayor Van Wyck of New York has vetoed
the Rapid Transit bill without giving his
reasons for this course. and he has ap-
proved the East River Tunnel bill. There
is a disposition TO consider his course in
both instances favorable to the New York
street railways. and particularly Brooklyn
The times., 1899-05-12

a small lot of navy blue and back
foulard silks. in the handsomest de-
signs, instead OF 33c yard. 10c
for. for............ y
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Infants null caps. made with ruche
around face and rosette at top, 0lC
instead of 49c, for. ~
The times., 1899-05-12

Sofa pillows. made of pretty gold
s srepon, ruftled aI all all. :,,o around nd in 21c
The times., 1899-05-12

sc pairs children's tan button shoes.
spring heels, sizes and 1-2. 9SC
instead of 81, for. ..................oo ~
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$50 pairs children's button shoes,
in sizes 6 to 8. instead of soc pair. 2SC
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2 to 8.
CONTINUED.

Is pairs satin calf youths shoes. in
sizes IL to 2. instead OF sl.25. COC
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After a high opening and later quick
drop In prices the stock market settled
again into a traders affair, such as was
common two weeks ago before the worst
break in prices occurred. The high prices
for the day were registered at the opening
and the lowest during the first hour in
most cases The huc -uations during the re-
mainder OF the day were unimportant, with
periods of strength and OF weakness as the
thorts put out more lines or covered. Many
bullishly inclined people were disposed to
become despondent over the failure of the
market TO continue in its upward course
all day. This is a somewhat unreasonable
view of the situation. A break such as that
pf the past two weeks is never followed by
D uniformly strong market. The people
who have held long stocks and protected
Them many points down are always dis
posed TO get out on the first sign OF
ttrength, instead of waiting for profits. The
accounts that some brokers have carried
down below their margins in quick breaks
are sold out as soon as the brokers can
rlear themselves. 1t seems probable that.
even If the market is entering on good
buli movement, there may be several days
Of fluctuations and feverishness before
these and like matters are adjusted.
On the whole there is nothing in the
tituation up TO the present time that need
Rather the other thing is true. The bull
arguments in the situation are numerous
The crop report was much better than the
bears had tried to persuade the street il
would be. Wheat sold of in price rapidly
yesterday and seems likely to go lower
The bank statement will be an excellent
one this week II the forecasts are worth
anything The Spanish gold will figure on
the right side of the account TO the extent
Of SIS. .o00.e0o Money is cheap again. Il
was offered yesterday at per cent in
large quantities. The earnings of the rail-
roads continue TO increase IN the majority
OF cases. The iron and steel trade reports
are wonderful In their Indications of pros
perity for the steel trusts The prices OF
all iron and steel products are increasing
rapidly because the demand is greater than
the supply. These are some OF the buIl
items OF the situation. There are really
none on the other side. Governor Roose-
yelt will sign the Ford bill. but this fact
has been discounted. and there is no like
lihood that the actual news OF the fact
VIII have more than a momentary effect on
the market.
The times., 1899-05-12

White check and plaid nainsook, the
regular 1-2c duality, to go for re
this hour for.
The times., 1899-05-12

$50 pairs ladies' serge house slip
pers. in sizes to s. which sell DC
for soc; for an hour for Li
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies muslin corset covers-high
neck and no sleeves style-fnished
with felled seams-usual II l-2c IC
garment-for this hour. r.........--.o
The times., 1899-05-12

Best quality 5-quarter table OIL
cloth. in an assortment of colors
and patterns; for an hour, per QsC
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s to g.

Ladies' linen crash skirts-full in
Iaan.ptrts' chean skirts oremfor r this M hour ~
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A2 pairs ladies' lace shoes. with pa
tent tips, in sizes 3 1-2 to ) 1-2 dQC
only, instead of 81, for this hour. IL
The times., 1899-05-12

Infants long cambria slips. finished
with ruffles around neck and sleeves
and with box pleat front. instead QlC
of 19c, for an hour. .v2
The times., 1899-05-12

Children's fine null brim and straw
crown Gro hats, which are selling at DC
49c around town. for. IL
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies cambric corset covers, trim
med with embroidery, in V and square
necks, instead of 19c, for this &c
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies' muslin gowns, made in En-
pire effect and with tucked and in
serted yokes, the usual SOC gown. A7C
The times., 1899-05-12

Fast black satsen, the rich and lus-
trous quality, instead of Sc yard. d1C
for this hour. Observation-Disclosures. 10
The times., 1899-05-12

1t seems probable that the London buy
ing may prove most important factor
in the market The large demand Tor
Atohison preferred and the Union Pacihcs
really started the advance from the low
prices. Yesterday. also, there was good
buying of the International stocks for the
London account This buying and the crop
report make the grangers very attrac-
tive purchase on any decline. People may
differ as to whether the grangers are TO
go very much higher this year, but ev-
erything is now favorable for fair ad-
vance at least. Despite the constantly
falling price of wheat yesterday, the open
ing prices of these stocks were the highest
OF the day. Burlington went to lS4 Ia
on the opening, and then declined to
I3l SIS. II rallied at the close to 132. The
others of this group followed much the
same course. There was good buying at
the close, and it seems probable that
higher prices may be made today.
Tobacco sold yesterday "ex' rights, ev-
cry holder of stock receiving an equal
number OF shares in addition to his hold
ings. The price. which was at ~ on We'd
nesday. opened yesterday morning at 1OI,
thus showing a small gain overnight.
Later. however, the stock tumbled TO
102 1-2 the closing price. 1t is Under
stood that each share of the stock will
hereafter receive only per cent instead
of the s per cent that has been paid here
tofore There were advices in the street
yesterday to sell the stock.
The directors of the Pacific Mail Con-
-pany will. it is believed, declare per
cent dividend. This will be an increase
from the per cent annual rate recently
paid 10 per cent annually. The company
is earning about 6 per cent, and is abund-
antly able to pay even better than 4. but
the policy of the concern has always been
conservative in this direction. The street
is bullish regarding the stock for quick
turn on the theory that there will be gem
eral buying on the announcement OF the
new rate. The present price of the stock
seems entirely too low.
The prices of all classes of steel and iron
goods are advancing in an unprecedented
way. The demand for the American steel
and iron products all over the world is so
great that it cannot be filled, working all
the mills and factories to their utmost
capacity. And a scarcity of raw materials
is now threatened This is the best kind
of argument in favor of higher prices for
the steel and iron stocks. The Federal
Steel and American Steel and Wire securi-
ties seem destined to be the leaders of the
market during the coming six months.
People who are familiar with the plans OF
the insiders state also that there will be
clique help in elevating the prices, and that
within short time.
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies' percale. lawn, and batiste
shirt waists, the very latest in effect.
which sell all over town for 1QC
The times., 1899-05-12

500 bottles of black shoe polish, 1C
instead of 10c, for this hour. r.......'
The times., 1899-05-12

% pieces of plaid and dash figured
lawns, in light, medium and dark
grounds; these are not the cheap
and narrow fiimsy lawns. but the quail
ity which sells for Sc yard. and which
is 80 inches wide. for this hour 27C
today. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. oS
The times., 1899-05-12

he drove off the dog-detective and ordered
the attendant gendarmes to handcuH
Dracu. II may be added that until being
picked OUT by the dog this man was thu
least suspected among those arrested he
being quite friend of the proprietor's
family.
The times., 1899-05-12

Yale Holland" window shades, in all
colors; trimmed with heavy fringe or
Tambour lace as you wish. COM 11C
plete with fixtures; for an hour. 81
The times., 1899-05-12
New York stocL u,r,,c,

Ccrr,,ted daily by w. d. Hf,bs a Co.
members of the New York Exchange.
14I9 i street.
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies' Seersucker Underskirts, with
deep umbrella ruffie, instead of &c
S9c, this hour for ...............
The times., 1899-05-12

120 pair infants moccasins in differ
ent colors, instead of 25c, this &c
hour for =. -.
The times., 1899-05-12

so pairs Ladies' Bicycle Leggins, in
gray or blue mixed cloth, instead QC
of SOC pair, for this hour. .......... y
The times., 1899-05-12

All-wooi Smyrna Rugs, in handsome
patterns, fringed on both ends, 1QC
for this hour. ~
The times., 1899-05-12

Mems white laundered shirts. sizes
IA, II. and II IL only. instead of 17C
15c, for this hour r......Li IL
The times., 1899-05-12

The time to sell stocks yesterday was at
The opening, and apparently a large ma
The times., 1899-05-12
Chicago Grain and Provision Mnrke,

creased buying. The trade continues
nearly all local.
The times., 1899-05-12

Amoskeag dress ginghams, in plaid,
striped effects. in medium and light
grounds, elegant for tea gowns. wrap
pers. etc; in full pieces and not rem
nant lengths: you know that such
gingham sells everywhere for Sc &c
and 10c yard for an hour. .....vS
The times., 1899-05-12

Lot of children's hats in all colors
and shapes. which sold for S9c )IC
and CSC, to go this hour for.
The times., 1899-05-12

Extra size Smyrna rugs. so by 60
inches in size. fringed on both ends, in
handsome Oriental patterns and QQC
colors for W
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to ~.

Ladies' fast black full seamless hose.
in all sizes. instead of 10c pair, &c
The times., 1899-05-12

Mems balbriggan shirts, summer
weight, which sell for 25c gar
ment. to go this hour today 10C
The times., 1899-05-12

Plaid lunch napkins. as many nc
as you want, for an hour. Is
The times., 1899-05-12

Decorated porcelain hair receivers,
pin trays. and powder boxes. in &C
stead OF 25c, for this hour .....
The times., 1899-05-12

White wreaths, for confirmation and
May procession, instead of soc. 1QC
The times., 1899-05-12

All-silk head rests in assortment of
colors and patterns, worth up 11IC
to soc, for. il2
The times., 1899-05-12

Turkey red table covers. the splen-
did quality which is warranted
to wash, usually 25c, for this 1d3C
hour III
The times., 1899-05-12

500 yards of silkolines. gold crepons,
and cretonnes. in all colors. such &c
as sell for &c yard, for this hour tS
The times., 1899-05-12

nnish, covert cloths, in all the new
spring shades; especially adapted for
ladies' bicycle costumes for
summer; the 25c value: for this 07C
$50 pairs ladies' serge house slip
pers. in sizes to s, which sell DC
for 5Oc; for an hour for. L
~ pairs ladies' lace shoes. with pa
tent tips. in sizes 1-2 to 1-2 iQC
only, instead of 81, for this hour. ~
Best quality 5-quarter table OIL
cloth, in an assortment of colors
and patterns; for an hour, per S.C
yard. ......................
yale Holland" window shades, in all
colors; trimmed with heavy fringe or
Tambour lace as you wish, COM 11C
plete with fixtures; for an hour. |o
Extra size Smyrna rugs, so by 60
inches in size. fringed on both ends, in
handsome Oriental patterns and Q&C
colors, for w
Ladies' trimmed sailors In white and
mixed Jumbo straws, instead of ddC
soc. for this hour. Observation-Disclosures.
12-yard pieces of Valenciennes lace,
such as sell ordinarily for
Csc piece; will be sold this hour 1DC
for. ...............-.... '.2
10c rolls toilet paper. ........3 7-Sc.
Lot of ladies' combination pocket
books and card cases, instead of 17C
25c. for this hour. r..................ii
Lot of ladies' hemstitched null ties,
two yards long, which sell the city &C
over for 15c. for this hour ......... y
Lot of all-silk taffeta ribbons, 5
inches wide, in all the most wanted
shades, the best 25c quality, Tic
for this hour. ii2
Ladies' Swiss ribbed vests, with neck
and armhoies trimmed with silk rib
bon, the 10c vest usually, for this iC
hour. Observation-Disclosures -
Mems roller and nom elastic
suspenders, which sell for 19c to inc
go for. -.....-...........
Mems fast black full seamless half
hose. the IL 1-2c sort. for this &C
hour. Observation-Disclosures. W
The times., 1899-05-12

Your choice for this hour Of any OF
our Mousseline or Chiffon. in all the
newest shades, which has been SQC
SLIP, for =. W
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Ladies' trimmed sailors In white and
mixed Jumbo straws, instead of diC
soc, for this hour. ur.............T
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Extra heavy linoleum mats, in the
most desirable patterns, for this DC
hour :. 80. ...........-......... -
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Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs G Co.
members Of the New York Exchange
1913 F Street.
The times., 1899-05-12

We shall make an enormous reduc-
tion in imported pattern hats. and
those from our own workrooms, for
instance all trimmed hats which sold
for $3.50 to s25. shall be $40 m
sold for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 'V'V"
The times., 1899-05-12

Chenille table covers, fringed all
around. in handsome patterns. DC
The times., 1899-05-12

Children's ieghorn hats trim
med with null, instead of sl.25. 62C
The times., 1899-05-12

Good size fringed huck towels, in
stead of &c each, this hour &c
today. Us
The times., 1899-05-12
9 to 10.

10c boxes Talcum Powder. &c.
Large bottles Bay Rum, &c.
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies' trimmed Rough Rider"
hats, in white and navy, of fine Milan
braid; these very stylish hats are SELL
ing for s. elsewhere. today 81 OK
this hour. Observation-Disclosures. .'E.JO
The times., 1899-05-12

Black brush binding for Sc yard.
The times., 1899-05-12

36 pairs ladies' patent leather shoes,
with silk vesting top. our reg
ular 50 shoes, in sizes IL to 81 40
The times., 1899-05-12

Mems roller and nom elastic
suspenders, which sell for 19c, to inc
The times., 1899-05-12

japanese Bamboo Portieres, in hand
some colors and sorts. such as sell
for 81 elsewhere, for this S1 10
The times., 1899-05-12

Mems fast black full seamless half
hose. the IL 12c sort. for this &C
The times., 1899-05-12

12-yard pieces of Valenciennes lace,
such as sell ordinarily for
Csc piece; will be sold this hour 1OC
for. for...............................IL IL2
The times., 1899-05-12

White applique pillow shams, in
sSa, ss[y for. pretty designs instead of 12sae
The times., 1899-05-12

10c tooth brushes. 4c.
The times., 1899-05-12

Lot of ladies' black sateen and
striped moreen underskirts, with deep
corded founce, instead of 69c, AAC
The times., 1899-05-12

Ladies' Swiss ribbed vests, with neck
and armholes trimmed with silk rib
bon, the 10c vest usually, for this &c
hour NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II
The times., 1899-05-12

Lot of all-silk taffeta ribbons.
inches wide, in all the most wanted
shades, the best 25c quality, Tic
for this hour. iiS
The times., 1899-05-12
1 to 3.

so pairs mems patent leather balls,
sizes to 10, instead of 81, for OQC
The times., 1899-05-12
IL to ~.
CONTINUED.

4 L ~ 1As
CONTINUED.
Extra heavy floor oilcloth. in yard
wide. 12 yards. and yards wide, in
new patterns and colors. in
stead of 30c square yard, to go C
Sofa pillows. made of pretty gold
crepon, ruffled all around in DC
handsome colors, for this hour. =
Extra heavy double bed size white
spreads, in handsome Marseilles pat
terms, instead of s1.50. for an zoe
nour. r......................
$50 pairs children's button shoes,
in sizes to 8. instead of soc pair, 21C
Tor.
Sc pairs children's tan button shoes,
spring heels, sizes and 5 1-2. 9SC
instead of 81, for. ~
40-inch unbleached sheeting muslin.
the closely woven quality. which d.C
sells for Sc, for an hour. 70
White check and plaid nainsook, the
regular 1-2c duality, to go for 3.C
this hour for.
Fast black satsen, the rich and lus-
trous quality, instead of Sc yard. d1C
for this hour. %
Ladies' percale, lawn. and batiste
shirt waists, the very latest in effect.
which sell all over town for 1QC
Infants long cambric slips. finished
with ruffles around neck and sleeves
and with box pleat front, instead QlC
of 19c, for an hour. u
Ladies' muslin gowns, made in En-
pire effect and with tucked and in
serted yokes, the usual s9c gown. d7C
loT ...........
The times., 1899-05-12

Large spools linen thread for 4e
spool.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20

lost its charm for the majority OF us
If we will remember that there are in
all about twelve thousand members of
our Association and that will be, at
ten cents per capita, twelve hundred
dollars, an enormous amount Of money
to spend for a present when we think
Of the needy veterans whom we are
pledged to care for If it is done this
time, each succe ssor Of Mrs. Carrie will
have right to expect the same thing
done for her and she and her friends
will be hurt Mt, failure on on" part TO
do So and last hut by no means least in
my reasons, Is the f1ct that il this very
handsome present gets to be the rule.
and it surely will if it is begun, there
will be scrllble for the Off ,e among
women whom we would not like to
have hold the Office, because our best
women would not allow their names to
be put mp in such state of affairs. !
write this because feel that should
call yonr attention to the probable ont.
come if we give this contemplated
present
LIZZIE GEORGE HENDERSON
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20

Chapter Presidents, so that Won will
probably have received the circular
sent me- AT first | meant not to have
said anything at all but let each mem
Der act for herself without irving to
influence her one way or the other but
the more think of it the more am
convinced that it will be a verv bad
thing for the Association for us to be-
gin this thing of givirg presents to our
officers, so believe l have no right to
fail to call your attention to my reasons
for thinking it bad thing for our
Association, therefore write TO tell
you my reasons. And first | want to
say that ] believe Mrs. Currie has made
an excellent officer and has done all her
chapter claims for her, l have met with
universal courtesy from her since I
have been your president, and there Is
no personal feeling In It at all. But I
believe she herself will agree with me
when she hears Of their intentions.
Oar work ia labor Of love apd when
II ctsses 10 ts That ,hs work viii hays
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20
BriQht's Oissls

Brights Disease is 10 respector Of
persons; 1t attacks men and women
the strong and robust. the rich and
poor, the active body and brain work.
1rs, the fathers Of families, the bread
truers in every sphere Of life, seeming
life use for its victims those only who
'e spared Smiths Sure Kid
The poo the only guaranteed rem
Nv ''''' = disease. Your money
advantage over the Ens.life 50 cents.
are as sure to be crushed ultimately
as two bits is for ginger cake in
the hands Of Il small "cuIlcd person. -
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20
The esteemed Biloxi Review thinI

The esteemed Biloxi Review thinks
that Senator Sullivan should not bc
shot with "inuend res - do not
think 50 either. / hope ] have not
resortcd to ''inucndOes" in my oppo-
sition to Senator Sullivan. My Oh
jections to him are as follows: lst,
his position on the Philippine ques-
tion: I'd, his disqualification. He
is not in my opinion fitted mentally
TO perform the functions Of the place.
] want TO see Mississippi represented
in the y. S. Senate by u man Whose
ability and character comport some
what with tile dignity Of the Office.
Mr.. Sullivan does not come up 70 the
standard, and for these reasons | am
Oyptsed u him. That Is I'll.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20
JUDGE CAMPBELL ON THE NIGGER

The following extract from private
letter dated Oct. II, 1899, to me from
one of the ablest jurists Mississippi has
produced, will be read with interest.
His ability is acknowledged throughout
the nation, and as man he stands the
equal of the best:
Jackson, Miss. Oct. II, 1899.
DEAR SIR thank you for the
marked copy of Your paper which you
sent me. would have acknowledged
it sooner but for sickness. think the
emancipation Of negroes a great calam-
ity especially to them and that the
attempt to educate them generally is a
cruel wrong to them as well as to the
whites who bear the enormous expense.
| doubt the practicability of their dis.
franchisement while regard their IN
franchi sement as a stupendous crime
] consider them the best people in the
world in their condition and circum-
stances but totally unfit to participate
in government. think they should De
left in contented ignorance to perform
their God given mission Of serving their
betters in the capacity for which they
are fitted. ! have always opposed IN .:r
education. because so far from proving
any remedy for racial differences and
prejudices, 1t only intensifes and ag-
gravates them. 4s@#
Our constitutional convention, which |
did nothing Of real value to exclude |
negro votes except TO prescribe an edu
cationnl qualification. committed the |
astounding folly II enjoiDing upon the
legislature the naintenance Of common |
schools for negroes ~ well ~ whites,
whsrsby W srs Annually preparing |
prphsbly nOes nAgross tlbsh whites to
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20

LADIES';
| an very glad indeed to tell
YOU of the news which has been fur
nished by the Ellen Martin Chapter
with u membership of sixteen toward
the Annex They have already sent TO
the vicksburs Chapter fifty-five dol
lars, and Lave another sum on hand
which they will hold until it is needed.
| think we will all be justly proud of
the fact that such small chapter can
and does do her part so beautifully,
The J. r. Georg, Chapter at her Oc-
tober meeting took from the shoulders
of the delegates to our last State con
yention. their pledge OF one hundred
dollars for the Aunex. She means to
c,ye as much more as she can, but she
promises that much. ! have received
4 communication from the chapter in
Dallas, Texas, asking that every mem.
her OF the U. D. c. give ten cents TO-
ward 1 present to be given Ars. Katie
Csbell Cnrrir. asked Our SscSstary
snd she bas Mnt thsnA the names OF Our
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20
5000 REWARD,
r. V. CATO,
Trustee.

Strayed or stolen.--A large dark
brown Horse; all four white feet; short
foretop; shod all round with swell
beeled shoes in front and cork behind:
In good order; gentle and easy to ap-
proach. Left the Levee Board Office In
Clarksdale, Miss, on the night of Sept.
2sth. Above reward will be paid for
his return, or information leading tn
his recovery. T. u. DABNEY,
Chief Engineer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-10-20

-
The Aberdeen EXlmine many
"ilon. j. l.. Power. secre 70 'na'
state, expresses the oplnion tlhe su.
sissippi's population as cxhibg, etc,
by the next census, will enti ,;,,.-
to two more representatives in nd
gress. We think this may be tn,
case If the present ratio or apportion
tionment is maintained, but this W.
DO not look upon rs at all probable,
for it would give US a house Of over
500 members including territorial
delegates. On the contrary we think
1t likely that the proportion Of pop
ulatiOn to Il Congressman is likely to
be at least 200, 600, in which event a
gain Of one member is all we can cx-
pect, while many Of the states will
lose one or more members. -