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The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
HARRY RIDER
A wATER.sT. BRIDGEPORT. CT.
Telephone 6;6-2

S20 shai.er, Merritt, Wood; Cuban ~ Gems ieals Garcia and Palma; Capts Bob" Evans and Taylor; Secretaries Long and Gage; Nelson D1ngley; Senators Daniel and Cullom; Hon Justin Mccarthy, M. P; Gems o. O. Howard and Stewart l.. Wood ord and 9 other War Leade rs have united to write The Standard HI tory of the merlcan. Spanish War;" The Ofieial Els ory. Not collection of magazin @ articles Each author writes a chapter spac. ially for this book. Finely illustrated. Ex- List of Authors Sells It. Address Charles .. Haskell X -on., Norwich, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
DTsTRICT OF WASHINGTON. ss. Prob

nIsTRICT OF WASHINGTON, ss. Probate D Court April I5, 1899.
 Estate of John s. Gum late of Washing ton, in said District, deceased. The Court ot Probate tor District of Wash ington hath hmite and allowed months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit theIr claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons ind bted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to BarI let E Gum,
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

rOLLECTOR's NOTICE-Notice is hereby U given that have received @ warrant to colIeot a tax of IS mills on the dollar on the list of 1898 in the town of Sherman, Conn, for the purpose of receiving said tax. I will be at the ,s store od o5 William AaW1ey. .saturdsy per cent interest will be collected up~n all taxes remaining unpaid May l, 1899. Frank Hungertord, Collector. Sherman, April l. 1899.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

CTATE OF CONNIE TICUr, District of D Bridgeport, ss. Probate Court, Easton, April 6, 1899
 Estate Of William Cole, late of the town ot Easton, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate tor District of Bridge port hath limited and allowed months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to present their claims for settI tIement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to William c. Sanford,
 ipfa
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Mrs E. J. Hall has visited Mrs M. B Terrill in Ansonia.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Hawleyville, Conn.
DR W. J. SOUTHEY.

Veterinary Surgeon. Graduate American Veterinary college, N. Y.
 Country rates reasonable.
 Offices: BRONSON & KEEEAN'S STABLES, lO2 lO4 Fairfield Ave. and Al Elm St; phone 544 ?. Residence: 10S French Street; 'phone 66S-l2. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Sterling White Lead.

Sterling White Lead is made by the old Dutch method and we offer 10 the trad and consumers to whom quality is the fest con sideratiOn white lead possessing superior covering capacity, unequalled fneness and wilderness and being wholly freed from acid The Sterling White Lead works stand to day among the largest, and they are admitted to be the most complete white lead plant in ex istence. One hundred dollars to gold will be paid tor every ounce of adulteration found in this lead. Have you tried it2
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

When visiting in Waterbury and in want of good meal, you can always find it at Bolster's, East Main street. He gives one of the best meals for 25c to be found in the state.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
ZHe H0aOAamd D,y Goods Co.,
 Formerly the Rowland Stark Col

We will have on sale Sat urday of this week-ll8o yds. of Covert Finished Beige, A inches wide, in the best spring colorings, blues, browns, greens, grays and tans, at Soc a yard regular price all over the country 75c.
 Also, GOO yards of Foulard Silks in blue and white and black and white at ACC <; regu- lar price 75c.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

happy parents of son, born Thursday, April 13. Mother and child are both do- ing well.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Mrs L. 0. Morris is visiting in West Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Mrs Andrew c. Moore has visited In Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Dr Richardson is shortly to remove to Leominster, Mass, where his mother re- sides. The doctor, and his estimable wife, have many friends in town who will regret to learn of their proposed change of residence.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Honest Work For An Honest Price

We build or repair anything on wheels. We advertise our price and don't charge you more when you come to see us. Light wheels new trimmed $3.50 per set new tired with best steel tire $3.50 per set, light spokes 10c each, light steel buggy axle arms put on and boxes set in wheels $3.50 per set. Horse shoeing sl. reset soc, light open buggies painted 3 coats, use only the the very best paint and varnishes made. We do all kinds of jobbing cheap; we are prepared to do good work ot any kind and do it quick. If you are paying more than these prices, come and see us or come any way.
 HENRY A. PRATT. Hattartnwn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
Shirt Waist
 Appropriations

Will go further, accomplish more, and make you feel cooler and better satisfied with yourself if you award the contract to our Wash Goods section Pretty things ranpipp from 5 to 1Rn
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

M. W. Stevens of Norwalk has the contract for fine large Quincy granite monument for Mr Brown, to be erected in the Pine Island cemetery at Norwalk
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

To introduce the famous Queen quality" shoes for women we are giving away to each buyer of the shoes one of Prang's color pictures of the beautiful Queen Louise, The shoes are $3 a pair and are thoroughly high class in every way. The picture would or dinariIy sell for $I apiece.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

The ladies of St Johns Guild will give a supper at Glover's hall, next week Thursday, from 6 to p. m.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

In another column will be found the advertisement of the reliable Hull & Royt Co.,, of Danbury. Their vehicles are just as represented. They have made many sales this spring, in Newtown, Bethel, Brookfeld and other towns in THE BEES territory. They invite you to call,
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 The New England Bakery will open at their newly furnished store. next doorto Postofhce, April 20. All are cordially invited to call and see our new quarters and latest improved ov- eu just purchased in Boston, weight 5 tons We will be prepared to furnish the best of Pies. Bread. Cake. Rolls, etc.. ct reasonable prices Special orders tor Macaroons, Patties, Chariot Russo and wedding cakes promptly attended to. Respectfully,
 CARLSON 6 MELOY, New Milford. NOR SERVICE A Chester White Boar, large and small. Orris S. Ferry, Bethel, Ct.
 WANTED-Reliable salesmen to sell our w complete line of paints, varnishes, etc. Good position and liberal terms for right man. Address, Manufacturer, Cleveland, TOR sALE-A car load of fine York State I seed Potatoes. J. B. Shaw, l93 Main St., Derby, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Francis Cannon of Derby IS visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs Cannon.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

n M. .TUTTLE-Horse Shoelng shop. Car D. riage Establishment, SOUTHBURG, CT.
 Horse shoeing on natural principles; more work and speed obtained by proper shoeing. All kinds of wagon repairing at shortest mo- tice. All work warranted to give the best Of satisfaction or money refunded.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

MT and Mrs 5. P. Glover arrived in town on Saturday from 8 months so- journ at Vicksb burg, Miss.
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NOTICE!

All styles wagon bodies made to order. Car riage making and ironing. Horseshoeing and job ping of all kinds. Saving and turning by
 CHAs. M PINCKEEY, Brookield Center.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Rev and Mrs o. W. Barker have bee1 passing the week in Brooklyn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

G0tlieb Schumacher is visiting at Bay. onne, N. J., and his brother, John Schu- macher, is at the Sandy Hook barber shop for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Mrs Stiles Smith of Bethel has visited Mrs Daniel Gregory of Taunton district.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
FOR SALE.

One two oseated ssurrey in good condi ion TWO wagon poles. One Cultivator. One mans saddle. One Bon Cuttel. One single harness. Also thoroughbred White Wyan-
 GEO. F. DUNCoMBE, Newtown, Ct-
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

The concert to be given by Prof Telg- man is postponed until some tune in May.
 Misses Flora and Mamie Luff have re- turned to New York.
 Miss Kyle Of the Woman's Board Of Missions will speak in the Congregs tion- al church, on next Sunday.
 A beautiful assortment of new goods for the spring and summer can be seen at the Hotchkiasviile Cash store.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

3001s soIU.OU Appraisers, Samuel F. Beardsley, Charles K. Wilmot.
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Horseshoeing and General Jobbing

AD. MUNSON, South Britain, Ct. Horse Shoeing, new. $1. Sharpening, soc
 OK Shoeing, S2.50. sFwsgon Repairing of Every Description.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

MT and Mrs F, w. Platt are the
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

WANTED-Case of bad health that RIP.
 w ANS will not benefit Send cents to Ripans Chemical Co.,. New York. tor 10 sam- pies and 1000 testimonials.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Peeled wheat flour, prepared by the Health Food Co.,, for sale at Taylor Curtis &5 Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

s. Cohen, the Sandy Hook clothing merchant, has moved into the vacant store in Augur's block at Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Maj Hincks of Bridgeport was in town after trout, Wednesday, catching hand some string.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
TO CUREA COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al druggists refund money if 1t tails to cure 25
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
FRANK CONGER.

n F.LYNCH, Bethlehem Center, Ct.-Prac- f tical Horse Shoer and Jobber.
 Particular attention given to horses which interfere and oyerreach. Also to trueing and balancing colts and gentlemen's speedy driv- CTS. Hand turned shoes ofevery description. Give him trial and be convinced. He is a thorough mechanic and always on hand for business. All work warranted to give bes satisfaction or money refunded.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

ARTICLES OF ASsOCI ALTON OF THE Fl SH A Elk COMtA I've. the undersigned, hereby associ'te ourselves as joint stock corporation, under the statute laws ot this State, by articles of agreement as follows
 Article l. The name by which the corpora ton shall be known is The Fisher Company
 Ar icle2 The purpose tor which it is c n stituted is to manufacture and sell any and all kinds Of personal property, inc1udin nov cities, notions, jewelry 4pd any and all ar ticles made of metal or other substances, and generally to do ali things incidental to said busineSs.
 Article 8. The corporation is to be located in the Town of Bridgeport, County of Fair field, and State of Connecticut
 Article 4. The amount of its capital stock Is Ten Thousand Dollars, divided into foul huna, ed shares of the par value of Twenty Five Dollars each
 Article s. Each subscriber to these articIei agrees to take the number of shares of saiC capital stCck annexed to his name, each share to be of the par value of Twenty-Five Dollars and to pay twenty per cent thereof in cash a the time of ssubscription, and the balance there oi in instalmentsi as called for by th' directors.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 1lth day of April A. IT,, 1889.
 Names. No. BhaGes Thom as Lashar. Bridgeport. C.., 2s9 5Ls Nathaniel Fisher, Providence, RI, 100 lLs
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

A remarkable trout story comes from Sandy Hook. Lawrence McDermott, aged four years, pulled trout out of the Pootatuck weighing pound and three ounces. This is 8 factl
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Taylor, Curtis & Go. are offering nat ty line of wall paper, and with these goods many will want new shades, straw mattings, etc., which they can supply.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
HENRY A. PRATT. Hattertown,

EOR SALE-About 50 casks of good cider
 T which will be sold at reasonable figure.
 Also agents for the.celebrated cme harrows, the best pulverizer and elod crusher on the
 market. They are the cheapest riding harrow on earth. We also handle Sanderson's High Grade Fertilizers, which are conceded to be by good authority Ot the greatest crop pro ducing powers of any Fertilizer in existence. Call on or address David Penney X Son, Pep per street. SteppeY, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

L1OR SALE-A handsome dark bay year-old T colt. George 8. Griswold, Middlebury, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

The ready to wear depart ment is busy place these days. The suits, skirts, waists and jackets are the great at fractions, Never before have we shown such values.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

No need of buying a bicycle this year without a reputation with the Columbia line at these prices
 Columbia Chainless, $75
 Columbia Chain, 50
 Hartfords, 35
 Vedettes, S25 and $16
 We can save you money in rugs, curtains, mattings sheets and pillow cases, bed spreads, etc. We sell at lower prices than anyone else in the city.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

l.. F. BisselI of Suff1eld looked in on Sandy Hook acquaintances, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21

Following is copy of the inventory of the estate of the late Marcus c. Flaw. ley, which has been filed in the office o1 the judge of probate:
The Newtown bee., 1899-04-21
WANTED.

yITANTED-sooo dozen eggs. We pay the
 w highest possible price for fresh eg1s and potatoes. Address or call on B. C. hatch a Son. Howe ave-. 6helton Conn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
EnIENInM.
Especial to virginlan-P llot.)

Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)
Edenton. N. c.. Dec. 14.--Mr. L. l..
Brlnkley was called to Elizabeth City
to-day to appear as u witness in a
celebrated divorce suit there.
Mr. E. w. Burton bagged two fine
wild turkeys yesterday and his coun-
tenance is bright accordingly this
morning.
The Willing Workers OF the Baptist
Church gave q very enjoyable enter
tainment last evening at Rea's Opera
House.
REV. Mr.. Willis returned yesterday
from conference. MIR. Willis will serve
the Edenton NJ. e. Church for twelve
months longer. to the delight OF his
many friends here.
Cards are out announcing the mar
Iiage Of Mr.. j. N. Elliott, of Edenton,
to Miss Ina Afaude Stokely, of Eliza
beth City. Thursday. December 2Sth.
at 1880 o'clock, at the home OF the
bride.
The marriage OF Mr.. MEG. Green to
Miss Irma Brinlley is announced to
take place on the 18th.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
hew Coke Plant Proposed.
(By Telegraph TO Virginian-Pil,

(By Telegraph 70 -Pilot)
Waycross. Ga. Dec. 14.-NIr. j. D.
Gordon, of North Carolina, represent
ing capitalists from that State and
Virginia, is in the city making ar
rangements for the establishment Of
coke ovens here. Mr. Cordon's COM
pany proposes to make coke from
pine by a new process known to it 1t,
and the plant will be something new.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
TWO Important Bills.

(By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot)
Washington, Dec. 14.-Among the
House measures introduced to-day was
one by Mr.. Kitchen, North Carolina
reducing the tax on snuff and tobacco
from IL to cents per pound and COM
polling telegraph companies TO pay the
revenue stamp tax on dispatches.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
ELIZABETH CITY.

PERSONAL - POLICE COURT-OB-
SEQUIES AND INTERMDNT.
Especial to Virginian- Pilot.)
Elizabeth City, n. c.. Dec. 1.-Dr. A.
L. Pendlcton left yesterday for Key
West, Florida, on a short business trip.
Mr. w. G.. Coppersmith. who has
been in the city for several days on
the sick list, left yesterday for Nor
folk, Va, where he is employed as a
salesman for a whoiesale soap house.
Yesterday morning, In the Police
Court, John Simonds, colored was fined
S. and costs for creating disturbance
on the streets.
MIR. II. I. Greenleaf. who has been
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
out Of the city for several days. r

tuTHcu yesterday. 30
The remains OF Mr.. L. E. Hines, who
died in Norfolk Tuesday morning. ar
rived yesterday and were conveyed to
tho residence of Mr.. H. T. Greenleaf,
on Main street, where the funeral SER
vices were conducted. The body was
then placed in the family vault In the
Episcopal cemetery.
Mr.. James Graves Is in the city on
O visit to his family and many friends.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

parks and l2ql4c for Blenheims; Peaches. 50
5iec for Standards. 6G6lzc for choice and &c for
FANCY; peeled Peaches. i2nGi5c: Evaporated
Apples. IHIfc; Sun-dried. 5G5lzc per lb; Nee
tarines. s1sQsc per ID for red; Pears sizGsc for
quarters and sGloc for halves; Black Figs. 80
S.sc; White Figs. iG6c; Bleached Plums. SG9c:
for unptted.
RAISlNS-Bleached Thompson's-Fancy. per
10. lOc; choice. &c; standard. Sc: prime. SC: un-
bleached Thompson's. per 10. SC. Sultanas-
Fancy. per 10. she; choice. TIC: standard, sltc
prime; sc; unbleached sultanas. sc: seedess.
SO-lb boxes, SC: 2-crown loose MuscateIs, 5i3c;
s-crown. &c: 4-crown. &c: London Layers.
2-crown. 81 80 per box: 3-crown. 81 80. Fancy
Clusters. 81: Dehesa. s2 50; Imperial. 50. All
in California
NUTs-Chestnuts. sa1oc; walnuts. sasc
for standards and 9I1Oc for softshell: Al
monds. llhWl2c for paper-shell. sd10c FOR soft
and 4G5c for hardshe: Peanuts. 5Aa6&c for
Eastern and &c for California: Brazil Nuts
7ts@sc; Filberts. niS912c: Pecans. lOGllc;
Cocoanuts 81 5od5.
HoNEY-Comb. 1lk6I2c for bright and 1OIs9
lie for light amber; water white extracted IN
@sc; light amber extracted. 6l.R7c; dark, SIC
per 10.
BEESwAx-2462sc per Ib.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

SNklOH oaS 70.
Water Stocks
Contra Costa. 76A 761s
Marin County. ~
Spring Valley. - 80.
Gas and Electric
Cent Gas Co...
Cent L s. P.... 5h 6
,..g.,r
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Shipping Intelligence.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Thursday. December T.
stmr Fulton. Levinson. IS hours from New
port.
stmr Brunswiek. Andersen. % hours from
stmr westport. Peterson. 20 hours from san
Pedro.
stmr LueIIa. Miller. days from Grays Har-
Dor, via Eureka "a hours.
stmr North Fork. Bash. q hours from Eu-
reka-
stmr Gipsy. LELAND. q hours from Monterey
schr Mari. Eta. Anderson. hours from
schr Amethyst. Zimmerman. 50 days from
Tillamook.
schr Render Bros. wetzel. "a hours from
CLEARED.
Thursday. December 7.
Stmr Santa Rosa. Alexander. San Diego.
Stmr Curacao. Won Helms. Guaymas. etc:
Br stmr wellington. salmOud Nanaino: r
Dunsnuir Sons Co.
SAILED.
Thursday. December T.
stmr Fulton. Levinson. Portland
Stmr Brunswick. Andersen. Eureka.
Stmr National city. Dettmers. Grays Harbor.
Stmr Curacao. Won Helms. Guaymas
stmr Jeanie. Mason. Nanaimo and vancou-
Yer.
stmr waIIa waIa. Hall. Victoria and Puget
Stmr westport. Peterson. -
Stmr Navarro. Jensen. Bowens Landing.
Stmr Aberdeen. Higgins. Portland.
Br ship Rahane. Roach. Queenstown.
Br ship PythOmene, McAusland Queenstown
Whaling bark Chas W Morgan. scullan. "hal-
Whaling bark California. Smith. whaling voy-
schr Defiance. BIom. Grnys Harbor
schr Laura Madscn. Jorgenson. Grays Har-
schr Emma Utter. Allen Grays Harbor.
TELEGRAPHIC.
POINT LOBOs Dec :. 10 m-weathsr
cloudy: wind west. velocity Z miles.
SPOKEN.
Per gchr Amethyst, from TiIlamook-Nov y.
lat a ~ Ion ~ W. schr Antelope. from Co
guile River FOR Port Los Angeles.
oct l. lat ~. Ion IS W-Br ship Lyderhorn.
from Hamburg. for san Francisco
Nov -. lat 2S $ lon Is W-Br bark Donna
MISCELLANEOUS.
LONDON. Dec 7-Goodwin ughtshIp and Br
ship Ardencraig. hence July q. Tor Leith, have
been in collision Former vessel received dam
age. Extent of injury 70 the latter vessel. n
any Nv DOMESTIC PORTS.
TILLAMoOK-Arrived Dec s-stmr Albion.
"ii15f FORT BRAGG Arrived Dec 7-stmr Sc
quota hence Dec s.
PORT Los ANGELEs-Arrived Dec T-stmr
Greenwood. from Greenwood: Haw stmr san
Mateo. from Comox.
SAN PEDRO-Arrived Dec I-Stmr Ruth.
from Crays Harbor. stmr Greenwood. from
Port Los Angeles. Dec 6-stmr Pasadena. from
sailed Dec 7-stmr Pasadena. for Eureka
EUREKA-Arrived Dec 7-stmr South Port
''sii Sailed Dec 7-stmr Pomona. for San Fran
EASTERN PORT.
NEW YORK-Arrived Dec 6-Br stmr Athos.
from Colon.
sailed Dec 6-Stmr Finance. for Colon.
FOREIGN PORTS.
NEWCASTLE. NsW-sailed Dec BARK
snow & Burgess. for San Francisco.
VAIPARAIsO-Sailed Dec Seer stmr vo-
Iumna for San Francisco.
GUAYMAS-Arrived Dec s-Schr DauntIess
from Grays Harbor.
OCEAN STEAMERS.
NEW YORK-Arrived Dec 7-Stmr WILLIE
had from Havre
HaVre.
MURON-Arrived Nov 27-stmr Guernsey.
from Portland. or.
NAPLES-Arrived Dec T-Stmr werra from
New York and proceeded for Genoa
ROTTERDAM-Saile Dec 7-Stmr Staten
dam, for New York.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08

san Finuclsco data: Maximum temperature
O. degrees minimum. a.. mean, 52.
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
FORECAST.
The storm noted this morning OF the Oregon
crltf has moved rapidly eastward. and Is CEN
fraI ir sritI-h Columbia this evening.
Ltcht showers have fallen over the northern
portion Of california. and rain over Washington
and orecl cln. The weather is cloudy ana threat
sulug over th. Pacific slope except In Southern
California and Southern Arizona.
Tie pressure has risen rapidly along the coast
frU. san Francisco nOrthward and fallen over
thc Rocky Mountain region.
The temperature has risen over the plateau
ms Rocky Mountain regions and remained sta
tl.rarg iu ether districts.
a wind ~ l2 miles per hour from the south
east .s reported az Fort Canhy.
Conditions are favorable for showers over the
northern portion ~ Califrnia and rain or snow
over fhe northern portion ~ the plateau region
Friday.
Forecast made az san Francisco for thirty
hours ending midnight. December ::
For Northern Calif0ruia-tlCudy and probably
showers Friday. light southerly wind.
For Southern Caifornia-Partly cloudy Fri
dak. Ncrf westerly wind.
For Netada-Cloudy with light rain or snow,
Friday.
warmer
For Arlzona-Rain or snow in the northern
portion. partly cloudy IN the southern portion
FrGat.
For san Francisco and viclnity-Cloudy. prob
nhlv with showers. Friday. light southwest
wind. q. II. WILSON.
Local Forecast Official.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-08
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO. Dec. THE wheat market opened
with show OF strength derived from the light
ness OF Northwest receipts. May kaLc better
than yesterdays close at eeA 969Asc. Shorts
were early buyers and commission houses exc
cuted q plenitude OF country orders mainly
from the Northwest. Lack OF a better export
inquiry fioated around. decrease in the visible
was predicted for this week and Argentina re-
ported rains in the midst ~ harvest operations
all OF which acted incentive TO buy. on
the advance which carried May TO 7Ohc nearly
one cent over yesterday. trading active
but lost Its animation toward the close, when
the market eased of on profit taking and SELL
ing against calls, above which mark the price
noated most OF the time MAY eased off to
oS@.c at which II closed. isdhc better than
yesterday
Corn ruled firm. strengthened primarily by
light. receipts, but 10 degree by wheat the
fluctuations OF which market II followed in a
smal! way May closed &c better at a2ssc.
oats were quiet and a little steadier with
other grains. May closed &c higher at 24Jsc
Provisions were steady and the market dull
most OF the time. Large receipts OF hogs over
expectations and lower prices for the same
coupled with some selling by packers. were the
causes for the falling of in the price but the
market held steady at the decline in sympathy
with grain. May pork closed 2iLc under yester-
DAY, May lard 2i4c down and May ribs 2lac
The leading futures ranged as follows: