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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
FEW MEN AT WORK.

Strike Mt Buffalo Seems to Have Settled
to Waiting Fight.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May 1.-Two ele-
vators, the City and Erie, are working,
the monthly men, although members of
the union, failing to come out. The
contractors expect to have the Ontario
in operation during the day. Between
so and 100 men have been brought here
from outside points and will be put to
work. At the Erie docks the steamer
Chemung is being loaded with package
freight, and the contractors have men
at work. At the Lehigh Valley, Central
and Northern docks large gangs of the
freight handlers are at work. The coal
handlers, coal beavers and ore handlers
are still out and that class of work is
almost entirely suspended. The Lake
Carriers association having apparently
dropped out after expressing their conf
dence in Bishop Quigley, the affair
seems to have settled down to a finish
fight between the strikers and contract
ors. Good order prevails.
Later work was resumed at the North
ern elevator with five machinists and a
small force of shovelers. This elevator
and the Erie had one leg each in opera
tion lifting grain from the Hendrix
Holden and George w. Stone, respect
lively. The City had two legs in opera
ton, hoisting grain from the Nyanza.
Attacked Boss scooper.
Boss, Scooper Nevels was set upon
while returning from work by crowd
of boys. He drew revolver and fred
two shots in the air. Before he reached
home a crowd of women numbering
over 100 Joined in the attack upon him,
beat him badly and took away his re-
volver. Nevels was rescued by the
police. Trouble is feared, although the
strike leaders have cautioned the men
to remain orderly.
Governor Roosevelt stated during the
evening that at his suggestion the state
board of arbitration would hold pub
lie investigation into the present strike
trouble.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
SPAIN GETS THEM.

Worthless Cannon Captured by Ameri.
cans at Manila.
WASHINGTON, May l7.-Many appli-
cations have been made to the war de-
partment requesting that all useless
cannon captured in the Philippines be
turned over to the states as trophies of
the regiments making the capture.
Secretary Alger cabled General Otis
asking what there was in the way of
such pieces and has received reply
stating that under the terms of the
peace treaty all obsolete cannon are to
be turned over to the Spanish govern
ment,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
WISCONSIN VETERANS.

State Encampment Of tho Grand Army
Meets at Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, May 17.-Every train
brings many old soldiers to attend the
annual encampment of the department
Of Wisconsin, q. A. r. The day was
given over to the reception of visitors
and reunions Of various organisations.
General Henry Harnden Of Madison
seems to have no opposition for depart
ment commander. The contest for the
presidency Of the w. r. G. will be be-
tween Mrs. Anna McGregor Of Platte.
Vile and Mrs. Belle Bliss Of Baraboo.
Commander Charles n. Russell says
he does not know Of any important
business to come up at the meeting.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
nougnI Dy rne Great western.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE Chicago
Great Western, which has purchased the
main line of the Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Pacific, will begin to operate it on
June l. The main line Of this system
runs from Red Wing to Mankato, MIMI,
through Northield and Faribault, q
distance of about 98 miles. President
Stickney of the Great Western when
seen refused to state the price paid for
the road.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
ROADS FIGHT FOR A CROSSING
Bitter Contest BEING Waged at James
Vile, Wis.

Bitter Contest Being Waged at James,
Vile, Wis.
EVANSVILLE, Wis, May 17.-Trains
were in enforced collision here as re-
suit of differences between the Chicago
and Northwestern and the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad COM
panies. A gravel train was sent crash
ing into line of box cars on the Mil
waukee track by the Northwestern peo-
pie.
The trouble grew out of efforts of the
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
company to lay half mile of new side
track through the manufacturing dis
trict along River street, in territory
used by thu Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul Railroad company. On Satur-
day at midnight there arrived in town
special trains from Milwaukee and Chi.
cago over the Northwestern road,
loaded with Italian laborers, rails and
timber. The work of laying the new
track then commenced in secret. On
Sunday morning Engineer Otto Schicker
of the Milwaukee road, made the first
discovery of the work when he entered
the town pulling freight from Milton.
The Alarm Was Then Given
and the Milwaukee road soon had so
freight cars and engines on hand to
block the progress of the Northwestern
tracklaying. A riot ensued when the
Milwaukee road officials attempted to
upturn their own box cars in the way
Of the Northwestern tracklayers.
The Northwestern road, after COM
pleting it's track to where the street is
crossed by the Milwaukee road, sent a
gravel train down tho line at full speed.
This train crashed into the engine and
box cars of the Milwaukee road, doing
much damage and blocking all street
traffic. The Northwestern has COM
pleted all the track, except where the
Milwaukee road crosses the street,
which is the point still held by the Mil.
waukee roads engines and cars.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
HIGH TREASON
Seven Arrests of Alleged Former
British Officers Made at
johannesburg.
The Prisoners Taken to Pretoria
and Lodged in Jail
There.
Prisoners Accused Of Having En-
rolled Men to Cause q
Rebellion.
discriminating Documents Found
and Further Arrests Are
Expected.

CAPETowN, May l7.-The Argus of
this city publishes dispatch from Pre-
toria, capital of the Transvaal South
African republic, saying that P. w.
Reitz, secretary of state, confirms the
report that number of unusual arrests
have been made there, and it is rumored
the prisoners are British officers.
PRETORIA, May 17.-The arrest at
johannesburg of, seven men, alleged
former British officers, named Nichols,
Patterson, Tremlett, Ellis, Freise, Hop
per and Mitchell, on the charge of high
treason, has caused intense excitement
here. The prisoners were brought to
Pretoria by special train. After. they
had been lodged in Jail they were Wis.,
tied by the British diplomatic agent
here.
The arrests were effected by deteo-
tive who joined the movement which,
1t is asserted, was for the purpose Of en-
rolling men in order to cause an out
break of rebellion. discriminating doc
uments were found on the prisoners
and it is expected that further arrests
will be made.
LONDON, May 1.-THE advices from
johannesburg are probably connected
with mysterious dispatch received at
Johannesburg from Pretoria on May 10,
saying special train fully equipped
with Boer artillerymen, guns and a
searchlight apparatus, was being held
in readiness at the capital of the Trans
vaal. The statement was then declared
to be without significance, but this news
throws a more serious light on the
movement, and it is certain there will
be great sensation in London when
the news of the arrests becomes gener-
ally known. The afternoon newspapers
. print special dispatches from Capetown
saying seven men have been arrested at
johannesburg and have been taken to
Pretoria. The government of Cape Col
ony, it further appears, is considering
the matter secretly.
The news has caused great excitement
throughout South Africa.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
OCCUPY J0L.0.
Otis Will Send Troops to Replace
the Spanish Garrison Of
Mindanoa.
Zamboango, It Is Stated, Will
Not at Present Be Occupied
by Americans.
General Gregorio del Pillar Said
to Be Looking for a Chance
to Surrender.
Believes He Has Been Deserted by
Filipino Govemment---Aguin-
aldo Moves Again.

MADRID, May 17.-General Rios, in
command Of the Spanish troops remain
ing in the Philippine islands, has cabled
to the war Office here announcing that
he has entered into an agreement with
Major General Otis, the American COM
mander, for an immediate Spanish
evacuation of Zamboanga and Jolo
Consequently, the dispatch adds, the
steamer Leon XIII has started with
American troops who will occupy Jolo
and render honors to the Spanish flag
on the departure of the Spanish troops.
The Leon XIII will proceed from Jolo
to Zamboanga, where the vessel will be
met by General Rios with the steamers
Porto Rico and Uranus. The Spanish
general will superintend the evacuation.
The dispatch further says the Amer
leans will not occupy Zamboanga.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
THINKS HIMSELF DESERTED.

Said General Pillar Would Be Glad to
Surrender to Americans.
NEW YORK, May ia dispatch to
The Herald from San Miguel, via Ma
nila, says: The insurgent general,
Gregorio del Pillar believes that he has
been deserted by the Filipino govern
ment and desires to surrender if he can
secure what he regards as honorable
terms from the Americans.
The insurgent hospital near San
Isidro is reported to be overwhelmed
with wounded. General Pillars main
subsistence depot is five miles in front
of Lawton.
Theindignation of the natives has
compelled the insurgent generals to
countermand their orders to burn the
towns as they retreated. The American
policy of not destroying property is
creating revulsion of feeling in our
favor.
Natives are returning through the
American lines to their own homes.
Said Aguinaldo Has Moved.
It is said that Aguinaldo has fed into
the province of Nueva Ecijn. On April
20 he retreated by carriage from Balig-
nag through San Isidro and nothing has
been heard of him for two weeks since.
The 5000 Spanish prisoners who are
reported to be held by the insurgents
have been carried into a northern prov
ince and scattered among small garri-
sons. They are beyond American sue
cor this season unless the Filipino sur
render takes place within three weeks.
Five American prisoners were carried
through this town last week. Their
names are unknown.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
A. F. Pillsbury Takes a Boston Bride.

Boston, May 17.-At the home of
Chief Justice Field in this city, Eleanor
Louise Field, his eldest daughter, was
married to Alfred Fisk Pillsbury. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. E. E.
Hale and took place at the brides home,
owing to the indisposition of Justice
Field. Mr.. and Mrs. Pillsbury will re-
side in Minneapolis. The groom is a
son of former Governor John F. Pills
bury of Minnesota, and is engaged with
his father in the milling business.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
MAY SETTLE 1T YET.

Contractor Connors and Bishop Quieley's
Representative Reach an Agreement.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May l Contractor
Connors and Inspector Donovan, ap-
pointed by Bishop Quigley, have signed
an agreement which it is expected will
end the strike. It will be submitted to
the hishOn.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Sioux City Live Stock.

SIOUX CITY, L., May 16.
HOGS-Market weaker. Range of
prices, S3.6O@3.70.
CATTLE-Market slow, but steady.
Sales ranged ut 81. O0@5.0O for boeves;
S2.0O@4.O0 for COWS, bulls and mixed;
S3.75@4.50 for stockers and feeders; $3.75
as rs for yearlings.
Receipts: Hogs, 2.1OO; cattle. 1900
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
The Riot Act Was Rend.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 17.-The rioi
act was read during the day in conncc.
tion with the dispute over Dead Mans
island. Matters reached an acute stags
at 10 O'clock when Ludgate once more
started work on the island with 80 men
He had to be knocked down and hand
cuffed before he gave in. He is now il
iail.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
WIN TRY to Oust Mavor FARLEY.

CLEVELAND, May ia movement is
said to be on foot to institute custer
proceedings against Mayor John h.
Farley, who was elected on April 8.
The action, it is said, will be begun un-
der the corrupt practices act, which
limits the expenditures Of a candidate
SN~ ~sso>
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Electric Freirht Line.

ATLANTA, Ga. May 17.-An electric
road for the transportation of freight ii
to be built from Gainesville. Ga, north
ward $50 miles to connect with til,
Southern railway at some point i'll IL.
nessee. The road will reach the &
fields and marble and granite o.,
Of Northern Georgia.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Headquarters Moved to Des nIoines.

DETROIT, Mich, May 1.-THE head
quarters of the Order of Railway con-
ductors will hereafter be located at
Des Moines instead of Cedar Rapids,
Ia, which has been the headquarters
for a number of years. This was de-
cided by the delegates to the 9th bien-
NAL session of the grand division which
has been in session here for week.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
struck : sunken Wreck,

PONCE. Porto Rico, May 1.-THE
United States transport Meade, while
leaving this port at midnight for New
York. with the Nineteenth infantry on
board, struck sunken wreck outside
the harbor which caused q serious leak
and necessitated her return. Divers
are now at work examining the extent
Of the damage done to the steamer.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
puddlers Are on Strike.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, May 1.-THE pud-
dlers at the Bethlehem steel works have
quit work owing to a misunderstanding
over an increase of wages. It is expected
that the differences will be adjusted
without much delay.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Ral.ieh out Of Comlili.sion,

CHARLESTON, 8. c., May 17.-The
cruiser Raleigh, Captain Coghlan, sailed
at noon for Portsmouth, where she goes
out Of commission. She will be thor
oughly overhauled and remodeled.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Escorted Through Luna's Lines.

MANILA, May 17.-6:25 p. m.-Messrs.
Carrick and Holmes, the American and
Canadian civilians captured at the Cal
umpit rice mill have been released by
the rebel General Luna, who saw them
through his lines with several English
men who received 48 hours notice to
leave rebel territory.
WISCONSIN VETERANS.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Minneapolis Wheat.

MINNEAPoL1s, May 16
WHEAT-In Store-No. l Northern,
May, 6924c; July, 7o15@70ssc; September,
6SAc. On Track-No hard, 71sc; No.
! Northern, 7Oaac; No. 9 Northern, 691zc.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Hernandex Il Released.

(, CARACAS, Venezuela, May 17.-Gen-
eral Hernandez, the leader Of the revo-
luton in 1893 in Venezuela, who was
captured near Yumare on June 10 last,
has been released from captivity.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
one Boundary question setr,eu

N'''' s<S'St'5Se"HJ SSSAC5O1OA SoGEA0Us
New York, May ia dispatch ia
The Tribune from Porto Plata, Hayti.
says the Haytien government accepts
the delimitation Of the frontiers by
President Heureaux of Dominica, and
the presidents of both republics will
meet in conference at Mole st. Nicholas.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, May 16.
HOGS - The market is strong and
active. Quality fair to good. Range of
prices, S. 25@3.72I.
CATTLE-Butcher cattle strong and
active Not enough here to supply the
demand
Sales ranged at $4,000 20 for steers;
s3.S5@4.00 for COWS; $2.70@3.75 for heifers
IS. OO@5. so for calves.
SHEEP-Good demand for good sheep
and lambs.
Sales ranged at s.. IS for yearlings; $3.50
for lambs: H. IS for ewes.
Receipts: Cattle, 500; calves, 500; hogs,
2,OO0; sheep, $50.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, May 10.
WHEAT-Cash, No. l hard, 74sac; No.
Northern 71ssc; No2 Northern, 67Ac;
No. 3, 645sc. To Arrive-No.1 hard, 74ssc;
No. Northern, Tic May, 715sc; July,
7214c.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, May 16.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-May zoe; July 711to; Sep
tember, 72Ac.
CoRN-May, s7,So; July, $3.50; Sep
tember, s4h@341lo.
oATs-May, s6xo; July, s5sl@ssko:
September, 20H@2l.
PORK May, ISIS; July. Is sso@aas1;
SEPTEMBER, eS.4711.
PoULTRY-Turkeys, dressed, lilo;
ducks, S@S11o; chickens, 10@10H.
BUTTER-Creameries,l ls@1so; diaries,
N@16c.
EGGS-Fresh, ll31o.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1899-05-19
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, May 16.

CHICAGO, May IL.
HOGS-Markcts strong to SC higher.
Sales ranged at SS.7O@3.95 for mixed
and butchers; s.. S5@4.0O for good heavy:
S3.55@3.70 for rough heavy; s3.65@3S7]a
for light.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at g. 25@5.30 for beeves;
$1.75@4.75 for COWS and heifers; s. 500
500 for Texas steers; s375@5.10 for stock
ers and feeders.
SHEEP-Market strong.
Sales ranged at $45o@5 80 for sheep;
: s.. 1906 for lambs. =
Receipts: Hogs, 10000; cattle. 2,5oo,
sheep, 1900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-18
A GENERAL FINANCIAL REVIEW
SUGAR WAS THE MAIN POINT or
ATTACK ny SPECTATORS.
Call Money rather CIose-London
n Late seller.

New York March l7.-.-The railways after
a display Of strength In sympathy with tie
buoyancy in Sugar. saggcd in anticipation Of
February net returns not meeting the cS-
pectations and the result was marked by no
declines in these properties. number Of
active specialties moved upward, but some
fluctuations in the industrlals was noticcabl' y.
Sugar occupied considerable attention and
at one time was within IL points of It's rec
ord figure yesterday, scored net advance Of
. points. Glucose was up sympatheilcally.
Tho aggregate OF dealings while below th1ss
OF yesterday, exceed three-quarters Of a mil
lion shares Of which $4,000 were Sugar.
The banks having lost over SJ,V01OJo to the
subtrcasury since Friday led traders to eN-
nott an unfayorable bank statement tom0r
row and on the theory they sold stocks. After
most brokers had made their arrangements
for loans which carried over until Monday.
rates roceded "a, closing at W. London was
eelicr on tho advance here. putting out
twil as mauy stocks as II had taken IN the
initial trading There was some liquidation
among NE uitive bond issues t)day. wnil9
strength p, talsd in other quarters Total
sales, $3.50 COS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-18
BnADsTHBEr's ON FINANCE.
A Firm Money Market caused stock

Firm Money Market Cnused Stocks
to Weaken.
New York, March II. -Bradstreet's review
Of the New York stock market will say TO-
morrow:
Firmer tendencies in money caused IRE
eriar declines In the stock market in the
earlier part Of the week In SPITE Of this
there were advances in some sporialties o.
manipulated securities and when the sensation
OF the week cane on Thursday It took the
form OF an extremely large advance In Amer
lean Sugar Refining stock. This advance
continued on Friday. the street being r.
cllned tn believe that the reports of negota
lions for a settlement of the trade war had
real foundation
The absence Of anv datalig for confirmation
seemed only 10 Increase the apprehension OF
the bears. not only in Sugar but IN stocks.
and although there was little evidence OF a
healthy buying demand for the long account
the covering Of shorts, enforced or otherwise
caused marked appreciation in various parts
Of the list This was notably the case with
tho granger shares, which had hi on depressed
and were sagging early IN the week on ex-
pectations Of unfavorablr net earnings and re-
ports for February and on account of serious
damage to tho winter wheat crop
Burlington, Atchison and other stocks which
would he affected by the latter circumstances
became the object of liquidation and pressure
the latter resulting In short sales in suf-
hcient amount to bring about a subsequent
rally. At the same time the entire market
was more or less Influenced by the hardening
Of money.
In spite Of the distrust OF the industrial
stocks showed by the lenders OF money that
mart of the market was feature In tn,
tracing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-18
HEAVY STAPLES.

AMMUNlTION--Powd per ker. "a no5,
t,2S' 6lastias powder. si:e5 per keg; dror
| shot, per sack 500; buck 81 so.
BACON-ENtra snort clear, IN sacks sue.
regulars. 6lsc, boxed Ao higher. smoked
bellies, 7a7hc; New York salt bellies. 9ttei
breakiast bacon. S8q9hc.
from Houston! Bagging. Glib, 6Gxc; az III,
rs; ,lIees' Arrew' <,-lb, ssc.
CANDY stick, wrapped. basis a. 6417
per III special sizes iac higher
COFFEE Rio and Cordova, iOata1le. far
SAgli.se prime. shqsAc; choice, I0c: fancy.
ttt5sGl 'se, peabeTy lilsc Roasted cof.
lQe5c delivered; Se.iD CASES II l5c delivered
apeA' loO-lo cases, loS5c; in S6-lb cases.
FLOUR Empire mills. Houston: Davis.
son high patent, S25; second patent. So o5.
leNas STAR mills; Tidal Wave s4e5, SFa
ssiS55Iry' S's9i Sea Ngmph, $50: Sea Jewel,
$780, sea pearl $3.50; rye -four, $3.50; pun,p.
ermekel, $500, Special rates for shipments
70 Interior POINTS. hour in barrels, i5c above
FARlNAcEous Goons-Grit. ho,n,nx ana
cream meal. il barrels. SEQ; pearl meal in
sV-lo SACHS N;eoll,l 20 per Dbl OF four sacks;
Seoten oats $50. Friends oats saS5; Coium,
big Gate s., 10, Iiawkeye oats 50 o.
HAMS Standard size picnio hams sise.
hONEN-ln 60-lb cane, extracted. SlsT5e,
IL S9mb, saioc; in ls-lb cans, extracted
LARD RehneN uerres. compound &c. len,
o'tc 5e-lb cans. ~ higher than tierces. ie.ih
cans 90 higher 6-lb cans, 5sc higher. s.ib
,,Mol.AssEs- -Keholled. fair. issaiso: prime
ss Sa5l choice 25a2ec fancy new crop syrup.
.-RicE-Extra fancy head. sI64c; choice
sSs'tc' lair 4hQSc; fancy imported. Sis4
sALT-Liyerpooi coarse. S5RaOe: nne. sss n
" w Louisiana coarse Sc hne a0, mis-
ss-ies 1928; 6o-5s, $3.50. i00-ss $50 7o-is
SALT FISH -Mscke-el No. T. in io.lA
KITS 81 ona 10; half barrels. sssOaf 90
SARplNES American quarter 50 1H.
mutlaFd, three quarters, $3.50; imported Gil.
CHARTERS. S. So
STARCH standard goods Pearl in tn.lb
pSNss ses ROYAL Gloss, bulk. SLc Nickel
lve packages. per box, 50 80: cora starch, SIC
per ID, 20 and i0-lh boxes
.suSaN--Quotatiors are for small lots:
snseial prlets given OF carload orders stand
Isle Louisiana yellow CHARMED. fancy,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-18
BRADsREET's REVIEW.
Near Approach of Spring Creates n
Good Demand

New York March i7--Bradstroets tomorrow
will say; An activity which in some directions
represents the continuance Of pre-existng
conditions aud in others reflects a special i'm
pulse communicated by the near approach OF
sprng forms the leading note of this weeks
trade adyices
In the iron and steel industries activity con
tnues undated, the upward tendency Of
prices being strikingly maintained and the
cdgernt IS OF consumers To take the product
remaining unchanged. The more springIiko
weather has induced a greater keenness in the
demand for seasonable goods, and from most
sections OF the country come reports OF mark
81 activity In iobbug lines having to do with
dly goods, millinery and footwear
Cotton fabrics generally are in strong po-
sltion.
Wool does not display any animation, though
prices are maintained
ihe lumber trade exhibits every indication
oil activity, reports from widely separated
points indicating a strong demand
lhs cereals weakened during the week In
sympathy with wheat. which experienced a
market drop on Thursday, in part as The re
sun oil heavy liquidation In Cblcago and in
part owing to reports OF the breaking dro,ii,
ana better news from wheat-growing sections