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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
NEW WAR IN Sugar RATES.
Trust Cuts Prices and Independent Refiners
Meet the Reduction.

What Ia believed to he the beginning Of an
other rate war between the American Sugar
Refining Company and the independent relln-
ers was started yesterday by cut in price OF
three sixteenths of cent n pound on all
grades OF refined sugar except powdered. by
the American Sugar Refining Company,
Powdered sugar hns been reduced in price a
quarter OF a cent a pound. and XXXX pow
dered flve-sixteenths OF n cent. The cut was
met by tho independent reAners. and there
were rumors that still further reductions
might be made on one side or the other
The cause OF the new cut in rates is said to
have arisen in Chicago. where for sope time
the smaller wholesale houses have been I'M
dersellinR the larger ones by margin OF one
eighth OF a cent pound. The larger houses
were customers Of the American Sugar Rein
ing Company. and it was believed that the
smaller houses were getting their cheaper sup
plies from the independent reiiners
A number Of large wholesale grocers from
Chicago were in this city last week. and it is
believed that their visit induced the American
Sugar Refining Company to make the cut for
their protection. The cut will apply to 250. 900
barrels OF sugar sold ahead up to January on a
guarantee as to price. as well as to current
sales.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
CANAL CONTRACTORS' CLxIu.
Pulford & Compton of Elmira Ask 9.S. 900
for Suspension of Contract.

ALBANY Aug. 21.-Pulford 4 Compton Of FL
mira. the contractors who performed work
on Contract %. which provided for tho i'm
provement OF five miles OF the Champlain Can
al between Locks 30 and p. to-day filed
against the State n claim OF SOS. 206 on account
OF tho suspension ui work under its contract by
tho State. This firm is one OF twelve which
failed to take advantage of the act passed by
the last Legislature. which gave to the State
Canal Board the power. provided application
was made by n canal contractor doing work
under the SH.OO0.OOO act during a specified
period. which period has since expired, to can
Gel such contract by paying to the contractor
the money due him for work actually per-
formed.
The firm claims for balance due on work ac-
tualy performed SIS. 721: for estimated profits
il permitted to complete the contract $4,000
for damages to tools and machinery. $2.654
for per cent. deposited with the State Super
intendent OF Public Works when the contract
was awarded. $3.225.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONDAY. Aug. 2

MONDAY. Aug. 81.
There was an active market in stocks
to-day. but the course OF price was irreRu-
lar and net results were not generally favor
able. The early trading was OF a charac-
ter that favored and In fact accomplished n
higher range OF values. taking the list "a a
whole. There was. however. one stock which
was maGo such n notable exception that 1t
finally ovcrcamc the general tendency.
At the very openinR nm assault was begun
on Brooklyn Rapid Transit. which was so
vigorous that It effected a substantial rednc-
ton in the pricc OF this stock. while the prices
OF othor stocks were advancing There was no
cessation in the attack. and In time ts intlu-
ence on stocks other than, and in no way re-
lated to. Brooklyn Rapid Transit became np-
parent. The upward movement was halted at
midday and soon nfterward was turned into
decline. At tho close the list strengthened.
but this development came too late to accom-
pIish anything. Tho final gains made in the
fore part OF the day had disappeared. and in
some cases still further losses had been
sustained.
While there were rallies at intervals In Brook
Ign Rapid Transit. the stock was unable long
to hold its recovered ground. 1t was note
worthy that there was what was designated MS
inside buying throughout the day. In the
raid on the stock there was no prctcnce TINT
II was based on impending disclosures In the
affairs OF tho company or ANYTHING of that sort
1t was purely and simply an effort to make a
turn on the short side OF the stock by shaking
out weak holders. The effort was attended
with some success. More stock was thrown on
the market than it readily could absorb. The
report OF the company for the wear ended Juno
30 will he issued in day or two. and 1t is prom
ised that it will be worry complete. 1t will tell
of the acquisition Of now lines their cost and
the results from their operation IA we'll ms the
results from the old lines and the whole svs-
tom A director describes the report by saying
that 1T will be interesting reading for those
who believe in the future OF tho property"
Manhattan Hallway and Metropolitan Street
Railway rereded with Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
although they were not so seriously affected as
the last named
There also was pressure on Peoples Gas and
International Paper common. report was
circulated that dividends would not bc con-
tnued on the last named. but it was
denied by a director. or at least
he said the company was earning
enough money to keep up dividends. and he
believed it would do so. American Tobacco was
conspcuousy strong. For the dav 1t showed
an improvement OF nearly two points Ten
nessec Coal and Iron had another sharp rise.
touching par. Federal Steel fell of. Sugar
Refining was sold on a cut In the prices Of re-
fined sugars. The railroad stocks held their
places fairly well. The best trading was in st.
Paul Rock Island. Denver and Rio Grande
Louisville and Nashville. Norfolk and Western
preferred. Northern Pacific and Union Pacific
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
CARELESS OF DEATHS APPRoA CHI
Remarkable Conduct of n Murderer Who
Must Die To-day.

EASToN. Pa. Aug. 21.-Llewellyn Stout. the
boy murderer. has hidden all his friends and
the members Of his family goodbye and Is
awaiting the final scene tomorrow morning
with levity. Sheriff LATER read the death war
rant to him this morning and was far more ex-
ercised than Stout. The latter smiled during
the reading and then asked the Sheriff for a
cigar Then he saw his step-father. Ell Stout.
and his uncle. Harris Stout, Uriah Weaver and
Charles Weaver. He babe them good bye
shortly before noon. At O'Clock his mother
and his sisters came. The women were much
affected. but Stout was moro or less Indifferent.
They talked chiefly on common. every day top
les and at times Stout smiled and joksd. but
Just before the final leave taking he broke
down q little and tears coursed down his
cheekc. He soon regained composure. Stout
murdered Harvey Wurster. a telegraph opera
tor, for money on Jan. 7 at Bngen.
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Crime Committed Here, Eut the Alleged
Murderer Can't BE Eatradited.

Crime Committed Here, Eut tho Alleged
Murderer Can't BE Eatrndited.
According to n cable message received by
Capt McCusky. Leonardo Smiari. an Italian
Bartender who lived at 100 Park street and
who has been wanted here for murder which
he is believed to have committed in James
street last March has just been arrested for
the crime in Naples.
The man whom Smlari is believed to have
murdered was Luigi Aemanni. a aborer OF
Il James street Aemanni WAS found bleeding
from n bullet wound on the stoop OF l James
street on the night OF March 7. and was sent to
Hudson Street Hospital. He died there
few days later without having divulged the
name OF his slayer. Detective Petrosno OF the
central office was put on the case and learned
that on the night OF the shooting. Alemanni
and Smilar had n quarrel in a James street
saloon. where Smilari was employed. Petroslno
could not learn that smilari had fired the shot.
but ascertained that he had fed Immediately
after the fight.
When Smilari got to Naples. where he had
previously lived. he ran across an old creditor
The fugitive had told OF his light with Aleman-
nj. and his creditor informed the Neapotan
police. who arrested the man.
Undert the treaty between Italy and the United
States. the police say. smilari cannot be extra
dited. but this Government can secure his trial
in Italy for the murder by sending to the italian
Government the indictment found against him
here. the findings Of the Coroners Jury and
the police records Of the crime.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
MINING NEWS.

A strong syndicate has taken hold OF the
Northern Belle, Parry Sound district. Ont.
which il claimed to be ono OF tho richest cop
per territories on the continent
Fort Collins. Col, reports that the Boston an
COLORADO Copper ComPfny has bought the En-.
OF machipery will bel Installed and develop
mOpt pushed as rapidly as possible
200 Level Of the Pr. PP55Incess Maud. Republic.
rich ore IL being sacked At the rate OF 800 to
800 pounds daily. and the frst shipment win
be made In October.
the Ruth Creek district. Wash. The noun
iains are heavily stained, the outeropninGs
pronounced. and SURFACE values are high. Rich
have not yet been determ ned On the Mamie
the ledge Is gradually widening. and the Morn
ing Star shows good ledge heavily mineral
lied
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Percival Want, III, Ploc. Rack

Supreme Court Justice Walter Lloyd Smith
In Brooklyn yesterday granted an order direct
ing the Commissioners OF Docks and Ferries to
show cause why Thomas p. Percval of $50
Leonard street, should not be appointed
Superintendent Of Docks In place OF William
O'Bren Walker,Who WAS temporarly appointed
on Jan. -. 1893. The plaintiff and eleven
others who were discharged from the Dock
Department In 1893 sued the Comm So on ers
for reinstatement and Justice Maddox held
that they could recover their salaries. They
have reported for work each day but the Com
missioners have ignored them. The order is
returnahle on Thursday
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The trading in cotton not very active. but de.
oidedly sharp advance took place. Tho principal
factor In the rise the drought in the Southwest
There was rain in Texas nor in other portions Of
the South where II Ia badly needed. and the Sig
nal Service predicted continued fair weather and
high temperatures for the next thirty six hours.
Numerous reports of serious damage to the crop
were received. Moreover. Liverpool was higher and
New Orleans advanced sharply. Shorts covered free
y and the south; Liverpool and outsiders bought
On the advance the usual proht-takinE caused some
reaction but i was very slight and the closing tone
change. 1t isa weather market and the course Of
prices will be dominated by weather conditions.
DALLAS. Tex, Aug. lg.-"No rain. drought doing
serious damage in blackland diatrict" DALLAS. Aug
la.-"Eo Improvement in crop condition here
scarcely anything left but gro bolisthoy opening
change in crop in this section Rain would now mot
do early upland cotton any good--it has stopped
blooming and growing and It is too late for second
growth. Rain would benent late cotton and bot
toms; Crop in th. section will be at least onethird
less than last year"
ooFFEE.-Rio on the spot was dull at bao
forHo. T. Sales OF 300 baEs Central American.
Futures. were UNCHANGED to s points lover. closing
aamSnry declined gfg: American warehouse de-
the previous week and os.sld last year Rio was
unchanged; receipts 1900; stock SIT. oOO ex-
change g lad. a decline OF I.32d. Santos ad-
yanced 80 reis; receipts 10000; stock s+1 900.
Prices here o follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
THE rAour RIVER REBELLION.
Gen. Torres's Plan to Drive tho Indian
Forces out OF the valley.


BAcATErE. via Totaw. Mex. Aug. 21.-Tho
situation along the Yaqui River from
Medano to TORN has now reached its most
critical period. Tho Indiana have COM
menced their passage TO the PLAYA and
Bncntotc Tho main body OF Indians
Ia reported TO DO south 81 raltum whilo
tho others nrc scattered throughout the woods
a. far down the river ne Mcdnn In small bands.
numbering from four or i've to atty. The in
habitnnts have to keep close to tho town limits.
especially tho pcaceabc Iaduis who have had
the opportunity to witness within the present
week the execution OF Gen. Torrcs's order that
any Yaqui found outside the towns would be
brought to the Quartet and shot.
Gen. Torrrs's command Is now al Chumam-
pace. four miles above TORN on the south side
OF the river. The Generals next move will be
10 send out an advance column to favorite
watering place Of the Tauuis. Other detach-
ments which will follow are intended to form
a line across the four miles OF woods along the
river. 1t IL pretty well established that there
are few OF the renegades about this position
An advance will then be made down the valley
almost to the sea with the purpose Of clearing
tho valley OF the enemy. 1t is the opinion Of
many who know the Yaquis we'll that this re-
moval Of the scene hostiities to the noun
tans will be more advantageous to the Indians
than to the troops. for it was in these same
hills that the uncomfortable Yaquis success
fully stood of the GOVERNMENT forcos and
killed several thousand soldiers In the war
that ended with the peace treaty Of 1897.
The Don Lorenzo. a small steamer plying be-
tween Potam and Gen. Torress camp. was at
tackled by tho Ynnus on Tuesday. but got
away with only one killed. Cart Mcdonald, a
Scotchman well known in Fl pasn. was
wounded in the shoulder during the skirmish.
Gen. Torres has so far recovered from the
wound in his thigh that he poets 20 take the
field him self nrni, ~ ,.,.in n few DAYS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
scot DEAD FROM A WINDOW.
Onicer Killed Upon Approaching a House
In Which There Was n Thief.

LASALLE. H.. Aug. 2l.-Wiliam Mcclure. a
member OF the local police force il dead as tho
result OF wound inflicted by burglar last
night. Word that there was n thief in tho
house Of |. Guthmann was sent to police head
quarters at x o'clock. and Mcclure responded
Immediately. AS he approached the house
several shots were fired from a window. and
he fell wounded in the abdomen. He died
this morning Mcclure made q deposition
say ing he thought his assaiant was John Rob-
inson. who was arrested in Lumboat on the
river Mt midnight. Two other suspects are
also under arrest
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Coffee was dull and easier. The cables were
featureess and the receipts continued liberal while
few local operators sold. Tho absence OF unfavor-
able crop reports checks buying.
NAVAL sroREs.-spirits Of turpentne 5IAs52c.
Common to good strained rosin 81. 8ossl a2k:
pRovIsOSs-Lard easier: western, $3.50;
continental refined $3.50 Pork was steady At
Ss.ibSsa.6o for mess. Meats were steady; picked
Tallow. %Sc. Dressed hogs. ea@7Ho.
BurrER.-Creamery. western. extra, 31c.: do.
Oheese-state. full cream. large or small. col
cred or White choice; Ess..sta.e.
- Provisions were lower with the hog and grain
markets. closing quiet at the decline. The volume
OF trade fair but mainly in the way of changing
The cash demand was moderate.
&C for So test. Refined prices were reduced Sc. BIZ
Arbuckle Bros. and Al s-16S5-16c. by other re-
hners. Granulated 6A95 Side. The demand was
dull.
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pounces thot r. H. Hutchins; io1m n,,hy, fore:
bnan Sepnointed superintendent OF the Mother
lode mine Of the British Columbia Copper
The Idaho Consolidated Company. which is
operating several groups OF placer mines on
the Boise River, Idaho. has acquiredi d soms Of
ias in tbe badger Creek districtg ~
Cripple Creek reports thSt a. aeP pba q 6S
J. on bull Hill is In ore averaging Sio S;r =" me
OF the Gold Sovereign will be held TO CONSIDER
n propoaitlon to reduce the capitalization from
q 100000 to 1000 900 shares. 1870 A..
4 dispatch from Victor, Col notee that
tho Independence Town and Mining Company
ia outputting 30 tons Of ore daily rnnni h from
S3i TO $50 The new ore house VIII DC COM
pleted this week when the production Will be
raised from rs to 100 tons per day ,,.p,
Adyices from Greenwood. Is. e.. note that I t
Johnson. the we'll known engineer and metal
iurgist. has arrivedto superintend the eronti99n
OF one Of the largest smeiters IN C Mnth.
which Is to treat the output OF the Motner
Lode. The plant which is to be compiets
early in November viii be OF the m"St no ha
smelling OF copper ores. The stack VIII be the
largest In Canada and the second largest In
the world
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
Toxins Join. the White snnsdron.

NEWPORT. r. l.. Aug. 21.-The battloshlp
Texas, Capt Sigsbee. joined the North Allan
tic squadron here at 1880 this afternoon. com
Ing from Roekport. Me. Tomorrow afternoon
there will be- nve-mile race between cutters
from the flagship New York and the Old Col
ony Works. for purse OF $500. On Thursday
the squadron will 70 to sea Tor a week for
dun in fleet manauvrea.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
RUN DOWN WHIhs GETTING HIS NAT.
Edward Bowling Dies After Being Tossed
by a Rapid Transit Train.

by Rapid Transit Train.
Frank Kelly. 3S years old. the engineer of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit train which run
down Edward Bowling. SO years old Of %
North Oxford street. Brooklyn. on Sunday
night at Kings Highway and Gravesend ave-
nue.. was locked up in the Parkville police
station yesterday afternoon on charge OF
homicide. Bowling WAS on his way to Coney
Island on Vanderbilt avenue trolley car whom
his hat blew of at Kings Highway. In trying
to get the hat he was struck by the train In
charge OF Kelly. which was on its way to the
bridge. lie was tossed several feet in the air
and when picked IN was unconscious Ambu-
lance Surgeon Williams. who was summoned,
found that Bowling was suffering from frac-
tured skull and shock He removed him to the
Kings County Hospital where he died at noon
Yesterday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
VAINLY TRIED TO SAVE HIS CHUM.
Drowned Lad Once Rescued the Boy who
StrOve to DO the Same for Him.

Strove to do the Same for Him.
CHICAGO. Aug. 2l.-Joseph Crutcher. news
boy. Is years old. was drowned in the lake at
the foot Of Fifteenth street yesterday after
noon A year ago he saved Blaine Lsles from
drowning in the Desplaines River ana ycster-
day Lisles made desperate effort to save the
boy to whom he owed his lie. His efforts
were unsuccessful. I.ises Owed many times
trying to find tho body. but was finally forced
TO give up the search. Two hours later the
body was recovered Crutcher and Lsles lived
together for several years in the rear Of 1909
Michigan avenue. They were both left to shift
for themselves when little more than babies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
shot hi. wifc's Former Husband.

SHARON, Pa, Aug. 2l.-John Riley was shot
and fatally wounded at the Hepler Hotel at Burg
Hill, to-day by Max Latta The shooting was
the result Of n quarrel about Latta's wife. who
was formerly Mrs Riley. Latta surrendered
himself to the police and said the shooting was
done In aelf-lefenco
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HMkRCTLL.

MONDAY. Aug. 81. -GRAIN-Wheat-S was
firm. Sales 10000 bushels. mainly for export.
here and at the outports. No. l northern Du-
luth 4c. over Sept. I. o. b. ahoat; No. hard
Duluth ono. over No. l northern New York
2hc over. Tho Northwestern receipts were
1928 cars against AL last week and S79 last
year: Chicago 1876 against "a lsst week and
297 last year. Futures declined y to 10. with
sales OF 2,015.OO0 bushels. After Change.
Sept on curb was 7ohc. Prices as follows:
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Proposals.
AQQGdUCt Commissioners Office,
No. 2So Broadway. New York.
New York. August 10, 1924.


New York. August 10, 1899.
TO CONTRACTORS
Bids OF proposals. for doing the work and furnish.
o. contract now on ME IN the once OF the Aquedact
sewers, water pipes and AppurtenanoeA In cnDnan ~
Ton with tho Jerome Park Reservoir OF the New
Lhs Bronx, OF the City Of New York, viii he
TscSEra AZ inns once until wEDNEsDAY SEP.
s TiI be pnoiieI, opened By the Aqueduct Commis.
swsrd ., r. oo, .hsrsatter a, possible. and tho
nitshinG said mntsr,sls will b, made by said CONF
Blank forms OF said approved contract and ,h.
sptcihcSions thereof and bids or proposais HnS
proper envelopes for their enclosures form ~ bonh
ahn All other Information. can be- 0ht,lnad At III
Ahott once o. n" Aqueduct Commissioned. 80
by order or the Aqueduct Commissioner
JOHN J. RYAN
HARRY w WALKER a..... PresidShA
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Navy Yard Notes.

The cruiser Atlanta was put into dry dock at
the Navy Yard yesterday and will be scrapod
and painted.
The cruiser Detroit will leave the yard for
Newport about Sent. |. She will be com
nanded w Commander l. 7. Kempeu,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-22
Rather Bitcs n snake Charmer.

Alfred De Cortc. n snake charmer. was bitten
on the left arm by a rattlesnaEe while giving a
performance yrs'erday at the annual festiva
OF the Plattdeutsche NoIEsfest Nercin in the
Union Hill Schuetzen Park He was dosed lib
orally with whiskey and continued his exhi-
bition.
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Glsrtions aud Nlretings.

NEW YORK, AUGUST 49, 1899
STANDARD ROPE TMlNE COMPANY.
ANNUAL MEETING.
the annual meeting OF this Company will be held
at its principal Once. 6s Broad street. Elizabeth n
j., on the 1Hh OF September. at l. o. clock M for
the purpose Of eleting thrc directors and for suoh
other business as ma properly come before the
meeting, "
The Transfer Books OF the Company will be closed
from the close OF business August 25th to Opening
of business Septcm Der 18th 1899,
By order Of the Board of Directors
JOSEPH g. TAYLOR, secretarY
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Dividends and Interest.

PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE co.
tof Chicago).
Notice 10 hereby given that q dividend Of ONH
AND oSEHALF PER CENT. has been declared
the Capital Stock of this CompRny TO tho
Stockholders on August 10th. 1899.
The transfer books will close in New York on
August 18th. 1922 at noon. and will re open AugulS
goth, 1899, at 10 A. n.
l.. A. WILEY. Secretary.
CT. JOSEPH GAS COMPANY-sT. JOSEPH
- MO, August 9th. 1epg.-The Directors have
this day declared q dividend of one and onehAlf
!l per cent payable September goth. 20 the stocks
holders on record August 18th. The books will
close on August @th and will open on September
22nd 1892 Checks will DO mailed. Emerson
McMilln. President
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vaing, the lsborine classes all being emPleyed =
good wage a. there IL feeling that human fooa PIv
ducts should steadily command rather sUohs
pees because ! 10 ssspmed tn nn.nmption viii be
largely enhanced. There are very many WI
he,s wheat around zoe. 10 not . bad nv .. VII
necessarily follow the harvesting Of the new spring
crop"
Corn declined on increased offerings from the copn
with an increase Of tso 600 bush. on passage;
Liverpool adv auced SD. There was GOOD ue,nan6d
for export aud the clearances firm the seaoI nI,
menA were 7.oaS. iG6 bush. against 7,s5ts0l
lat week and 4.0j2. last year Norton SsT AVER
sad: The future will depend entirely cr mpon
500. as farmers are about nnlshed , nqnht
grain harvesting. but with light stocks IN ssn nv
We doubt Il the increase will be suffSlenat 70
Il now mainly IN May and December. and
We think the selling Of May is too popular There
has been some lnet inventmont nny.ng on =, end
ing purchases. The corn crop Is quite u, even, IN
many sections Is late, and 1t will be several weeks
st before it s ont Of danger fr Inn frost sbnd ds
courage selling it, as usually but little new corn M
spects thu contract grades in December, and win
3.eaent and prosp,c,ve anal sts oyersoid to
any extent" Oats were lower with the rest of 'he
lst. The visible Increased 49,. 900 bush. NJ
oeipts were 1906 bbls and 20. 7ei sacks. Winter
es2hO: clears $4,000 80 o; straights IS 25@ss IS;
asa To- :traigSts :s iosssa! patents s. q 90.
CprrnN-Spot cotton advanced tc.S 200 Osiss
were delivered on contracts. Midling upland,
Gulf t.ld'. against 81. ,ial est gni st. Louis
advanced I6". aud New Or cans and 81, AMMAN ~,
New Orleans colt 800 bales. Mem his 400 and Gal,
with sales Of 1000 bales; futures advanced ~
points.