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The times., 1899-10-01
Flagship Olympia,
COST OF THE WAR TO SPAIN
Loss of Territory. Prestige, ships,
and Money.

and Money.
The cost of the war to Spain was great.
To say nothing of the loss Of territory.
life, prestige, and werships. the war cost
Spain about 1915, eco, 060. This estimate IS
made upon the basis of reports cf United
States naval attaches abroad to the Coz
ernment at Washington. In this estimate
IS included the cost of preparation fer
war begun by Spain IN May. 1895;
From the sale OF 322 944 Cuban notes SIS p $50
Prom the sale OF $4,000 Cuban notes
OF 1856 5.7s4,ssz
Lean OF 400000,090 pesetas on the
customs guarantee. ------------.- f443l,905
From the sale OF silver. ete---.-.-----.. std,33S
Loan Of the Bank Of Spain the
Cuban guarantee .--.--.-..-.-...-..- S. 10000
Loan Of Bank Of Spain on the customs
guarantee io@JJ.l .l9J
Loan Of the Bank Of spain guar
antee OF contributions 81 CO, coo
Loan OF the Bank Ct Spain, per cent
internal debt 29G00.O00
Philippine taxes s. 900, 900
These sums do not include debts for transports.
etc, contracted by the Government, which are
placed at approximately so2,oOoooO.
The money loss of Spain in ships Of wa.
and merchant vessels amounted probably
to SS5, 900. COO. Spain lost eighteen war yes
sells. besides a number of unrated gun
boats. The cost OF the vessels OF Cervera's
feet is given as follows by the ''NacionaF
of Madrid:
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THE BLUE AND THE GREY
Veterans Who Fought Against Dew
ey Praise Him.

ey Praise Him.
A number of Confederate veterans living
at ClarksvilIe, Tenn, wrote q letter Of
eongratulation to Admiral Dewey after the
battle of Manila They were men who had
manned the Confederate batteries which
helped to siak the Mississippi at PoEt
Hudson, on that memorable March Is, 1873
The old veterans who sent the letter ex-
pressing a cordial Feeling for their former
enemy told him of their relation to hiu
during the Port Hudson incident Georg
Dewey's answer TO their letter follows:
Flagship Olympia,
Cavite, Philippine ISLANDS. July ., le9S
Dear Sirs. l have the honor TO acknowledge
the receipt Of your letter and resolutions CT May
2S, lS0S, and | can assure you that, although
have had letters, resolutions, kilograms, etc,
from all parts OF the United States, none has
given me more pleasure than the communication
from you,
One fortunate result OF this war with Spain
Is the healing of the wounds that have been
ranking since ISe5. and l believe that from now
on we viii have united people-with no North,
no South.
That result alone viii be worth all the saeri-
fees we have made. IL would give much
pleasure to talk over with you those stirring days
around Port Hudson. and / hope that pleasure
may be in store for me. In the meanwhile, with
many thanks for your congratulations and best
wishes l remain. very truly,
Lieut. A. F. Smith and Others, Ciarksyilie, Tenn
The times., 1899-10-01
DISPATCHES FROM DEWEY
Means Employed by the Admiral to Keep the Navy De
partment informed


rSof h Squadron
Surrender of the Metropolis of the Philippines
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auxiliary to the squadron. I request that the de-
partment viii communicate this report TO the
honorable Secretary of the Treasury. | have the
honor to be, very respectfully,
GEORGE DEWEY,
The times., 1899-10-01
Seizure of the Abby.

Secretary Of the Navy, Washington:
Having received information American steamer
Abby left Macao September 81 with cargo of arms
for Bataugas sent McCulloch-
Arrived Batangas %, found her in harbor
having arrived three days earlier and landed
cargo. Only Filpnos board. They refused
to give any information and had no papers what
ever. Seized and brought her here where now
hold her This steamer formerly Pasig, register
ed American vessel United States consulate, Can
ton have information she made one voyage Of
same kind before DEWEY.
The times., 1899-10-01
The Alabama Goes Down.

The men on the Kearsarge were deliber-
ate and the first shot from one Of her
heavy Dahlgren guns sent culver through
the hull of the Alabama. Captain Semmes
determined TO close in and to take the
Union ship if possible by boarding But
the Kearsarge kept at a good distance and
pounded away at her antagonist. The ships
circled around each other. Men began to
die on the Alabama When the Confeder-
ate craft began sinking her flag was
struck. The Alabama went beneath the
waves quickly. carrying down many Of her
wounded Captain Semmes was rescued by
a boat from the Deerhound. and was carried
to England. thus avoiding capture. The
name Kearsarge at once became famous.
The times., 1899-10-01
The Surrender OF Manila.

MlnlIa, Au81St 10, I5Js.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington:
Manila Philippine Islands, surrendered today TO
our land and naval forces after combined attack.
A division of the squadron shelled the forts and
entFenchments at Maate, the south side OF
the city driving back enemy. our army advancing
on that side at the same time. City surrendered
about p. M, the American flag being hoisred by
Lieutenant BFumby. About Z 900 prisoners Of war
taken. The squadron has casualties, vessel
injured On August General Merritt and ]
formally demanded the surrender of the city,
which the Spanish Governor General refused. The
Monadnock has net yet arrived. DEWEY.
Manila, August IA, 1898
Secretary OF the Navy, Washington:
| desire to recommend strongly for promotion
Flag Lieutenant Brumby, who has been inde-
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fatigable in the discharge OF his duty from the
beginning. lie has represented me frequently in
important negotiations anu has contributed much
to the success of the olympia Also lieutenant
Tappan and Cadet White who, commanding the
American gun vessel Callao and launch Bareelo
respectively, accompanied the army advancing
Manila, protecting flank under fire at short
range Also Ensign Caldwell, who again yolun-
teered TO command division Also Ensign Scott,
who did excellent work as signal officer III both
engagements Wildes, commander of the Boston,
desires to return home VIII relief be sant2
DEWEY
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London STOCK and Money.

London. May 1.-THE break in Wal
Street Saturday, together with a lack OF
public support here. tended at first tc
check American securities, but the mar
ket quickly recovered and became fairly
The final tone was firm. Spanish As,
G. IA. Gold at Buenos Ayres. l16-
New York, May 15.-The commercial
Advertisers London financial cablegram:
The markets here were fairly brisk and
firm today. Americans opened strong,
well above parity, and the professionals
talked quite optimistically about them.
New York refrained from buying, but
kept steady near the top to the close.
not feel treasured by the reported combl-
nation Of bankers and insurance compan-
les TO support the market. Berlin still
buys Canadian Pacifics. Spanish As spurt-
ed to 81 IA on the government announce
ment that no more bonds would De sealed
as foreign held. Coppers were hard; An
acondas, y S-16; Tintos. 40 II: silver closed
at q S-16, on small Indian buying
London, May 15.-(4 p. m.)-Close: Con-
SIS 90 -A4OIeS' A4V - 4oT lne account,
10 3-8; Canadian Pacific, 101 3-s; Erie.
1S Is; Erie first preferred. IS II; Illinois
Central, 1l6 IL; Northern Pacific preferred.
q rs; st. Paul common. LIS IA; New York
Central. 1874 "a; Pennsylvania, Is 1-2;
Reading, 10; Union Pacific preferred. n SIS;
Atchison, 10 IS; Louisville, 6s IS; Ana
conda, u Is; Grand Trunk, 77-s. Bar sill
yer steady % 1-Sd per ounce NonAv
l-4Q1-2 per cent. The rate OF discount in
the open market for short bills, 2d1 1-l6
per cent. The rate of discount in the open
market for three months bill, 21-16a1-S
pen cent.
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INTO THE R|NIERLAND
Of Row Loon March 21,00
British Soldiers
TO PAClFY THE NATIVES
Who are.Making Trouble in
That Sphere of Influence.

Hong Kong. May 1.-THE native opposi-
ton 10 the occupation by British forces OF
the new territory Kow Loon, opposite
Hong Kong. has suddenly been renewed.
About go men of the Hong Kong regi-
ment, with machine guns. are leaving here
today and tonight. while the volunteers
have been warned to be in readiness for
any emergency. The British second-olass
gunboat Swift and three Their gunboats
are proceeding to sea under sealed orders.
These warsnips have 500 men on board
The territory back OF the Hnterland is
also disturbed and Chinese troops have
been sent here.
Later-In al, 1850 infantry soldiers, 100
artillerymen, 80 engineers and 500 marines
have gone to the KOw Loon Hinterland.
The greatest secrecy is observed as to
the plans OF the British authorities. and
nothing is definitely known regarding the
actual destination Of the troops, but It
seems evident that two detachments OF
troops Will advance on Tai-Po-Fu and
Deep Bay cut of the rebels and drive
them from the ceded territory. The gun
vessels engaged in he operations have
been provisioned for eight days Troops
are patroling the European quarter OF
Kow Loon. It is reported that Chinese
rebels from Tung Kung invaded British
territory last evening and that two armed
gangs robbed the city OF Kow Loon. Hong
Kong itself is quiet.
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THE WEATHER

Wichita kan. May x ia
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Probably fair
During the past = hours the highest
enperature has been -, the lowest s.,
and the mean IS. win warm partly cloudy
weather. brisk south Wind and lower
VTessuTe-
For the past week the average tenn
perature has been -. or about degrees
a DAY above the normal, and since -he
frs OF the month L has been : degrees
a DAY above the normal
on this date last year the corresponding
temperat,r~es were =. s. and =. with
over an inch Of rain and TWO years ago
ne temperatures were =. q and -
FRED L JOHNSON Observer
Washington. May l5--Forecast Tor
Tues5aS-;
Oklahoma and indian Ts-Tlio-y--Fiair
TUESDAY wsgh cooler = northern F-o-tsors-
Wednesday fair. fresh so1theriy shifting
u westerly winds
Kansas-Shovyers ard cooler Tuesday.
Wednesday, fair: southe-iy, shifting 10
westerly winds
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HALF-A- GENT HIGHER
Insects and Other BuIIiSh
News Items on Wheat.
CORN CLOSES UNCHANGED
Oats a Shade LoWer--Crop
and Movement Figures.
CORN CLOSES UNCHAN GED

Chicago. H., May 15.-Wheat rose Il
cent bushel today on reports Of damage
from insects, improvement in the tane
of stocks and short acreage claims from
North Dakota. Corn closed unchanged
and oats a shade higher. Pork and ibis
closed a shade lower and lard unchanged.
The opening strength in Wall greet Sc
ourities. light receipts and CLAIMS OF dam
age by Hessian flies in the middle We st
started heat firm. There was temfcIaIy
weakness shortly after the opening, ewing
to bearish statistics and a hitch in the
settlement Of the strike at Buffalo, bat the
offerings were quickly abs0 I'D and th2
market ruled strong the remainder OF The
session Reiterated claims from the no.Th-
west Of decreased acreage in North Da-
kota added TO the buying movement. July
opened 1-S&1-4c higher, at 20 1-Sd70 IA, de-
clined TO So 7-Sc, advanced TO 20 5-Sc and
closed at 20 &c. Chicago received 4 cans.
seven Of which q eded contract. Mime
aOlis and Duluth got 342, comp Ire1 with
SIP for the corresp 0nding day year ago.
Primary receipts were only 3J6, 80 bushels,
against 10O2,l10 bushes las year. At
iantic port clearan IS Of wheat and -four
eGualed onIy 1930oc bushes. TIE visible
supply decreased I.43S.g10 bushels. WcIIds
shipments were 8628, 900 bushes, or nearly
100000 bushels more than the weekly re-
quirements of European importing coun-
tries, while wheat on passage increased
2,550,000 bushels. Cash demand slow.
Corn opened firm, Influenced by light re-
ceipts and a report that the Buffalo strike
had been settled. The advance was chaclk-
ed by heavy liquidations. Favorable
planting weather and Buffalo strike ad-
vices had depressing effect. Cash demand
slow Receipts, 1S6 cars. The visible sup
ply decreased 2, 800, 900 bushels. July opened
lac higher, at 80 5-Sd33 3-4c, touched 80 ga.
old off TO IS lie and closed with buyers
at 80 1-4a33 be
Oats ruled steady within narrow limits
The visible decreased 2O6,000 bushels. Re
ceipts. $40 cars July opened 1-Sc higher,
at o lie, declined to % lac and closed at
o 3-S92s lie.
Liberal receipts and lower prices for
hogs started prOvisins weak. Buying by
packers brought about a recovery. An
improved cash demand had a strengthen
ing influence. July pork opened sal &c
lower, at 1875, sold sparingly' ar sS3o
advanced 81 ss,42 10. and closed at SS.4r
July lard and IiJs were duh.
Estimated receipts for TUESDAY: NVhcat.
20 cars; corn, 20; oats. 400; hogs, 22.c0O
head.
GRAINAND PRODUCE MARKETS
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WOOL MARKET,

London. May 15-The attendance at the
wool auction sales today was good. but
number Of sales offered number 1881.
Merinos were well represented and real
lied fully the highest rates Of the series,
especially greasy, the bulk Of which was
taken by foreign buyers. Secured were
briskly competed for, the majority going
10 the home trade. The home buyers
also purchased cross breds at a fun ad-
vance. The total Withdrawals 70 date
number 300 0oales. The general tone
firm
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METAL MARKETS

New York, May 15.-The spot market
exhibited more or hes sinherent Strength
Today. Tin and iron showed pronounced
firmneSs but ruled generally quiet. News
from all quarters was Of favorable aver
age. Al the close the metal exchange
called pig IRON warrants quiet but firm at
sil50 nominal: lake copper quiet az 1890:
tin firmer. bat quiet with Kiss bid and
s. s. asked; lead steady. with * bid and
s. - asked; spelter steady. with ss.75 bid
and 500 asked The brokers price for
lead IS S425 and for copper as-co.
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DRY GOODS Markets

New York. May 15-Further advances
of &c in some lines of bleached cottons.
The demand is good but principally on
outside lines not yet raised in price. Low
grade bleached quiet but firm. Brown
sheetings and drills firm IN price and
business restricted by short supplies.
Fine gray cottons in fair demand and
firm. Irregular print cloths in good re-
quest az full prices Prints and ginghams
were very firm Recorder demand fair.
Coarse cOlored cottons quiet and firm
Wooden worsted dress goods quiet and I'M
changed. Mems wear fabrics quiet: staple
yrt~Sfads fair
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Local L livestock rIarkets
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.
sHEPPER4 AyD NOyES

J. Tjaden of Clearwater, was in with a
car of hogs yesterday.
Jas. Miller Of Viola, brought in q car
Of hogs yesterday.
W. S. Thomas Of Ponca City, was In
with a car OF hogs.
D. Gum Of Muivane, brought in a car
of hogs.
Morris & Yazel of Furley, sent in
car Of hogs yesterday
\. Richardson of jefferson, brought in
a car of hogs.
oe Scott Of Peck, was in with a car of
hogs.
De Bald & Keopple of Turon, sent in
a car Of hogs yesterday.
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COTTON.

New York, May 15.-Cotton-Spot closed
quiet and steady. MiddHng uplands
3-16c; middhng gulf, 7-15c; sales, 2fs
bales.
New Orleans, May 15.-Cotton-Quiet;
middling, 13-l6c
Galveston, Tex, May I5-CottouLOuiet
and steady, 8 15-16c
Liverpool, May 15.-Cotton-Spot good
business done; prices lower; American
nnidding, esd. Futures steady.
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New York May 15.-Coffee options open
ed steady at unchanged prices to 5 points
decline; ruled inactive aud featureless
with weak undertOne under pressure OF
excessive supplies, favorable crop con-
citions, unsatisfactory European cables /;
Rio and Santos closed for holidays; closed
duH, unchanged to points lower. Sales,
4.l50 bags, including July 5.65c. Spot Rio
quiet and firm; mild firm.
Sugar-Raw quiet and steady. Fair re-
finins, 41sc centrifugal, 96 test, 45sc; mo-
lasses sugar, &c, Refined quiet but firm;
crushed. 55sc; powdered. SIC; granulated
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New York Loan Market.

New York. May 15.-Money on cal
steady at 21-2G4 per cent. Last loan Z
per cent Prime mercantile 2aper, la
IA per cent: sterling exchange steady,
with actual business in bankers bills al
81 IS 1-2d4S6 IL, and $SS7 1-2a4.S IL; CON-
mercial bills, s4sla1-2. Silver Certificates.
81 S-Sa62c. Bar silver elise. Mexican
dollars Is s4o
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LIVESTOCK IARKEr.
CHICAGO.


Chicago. May 15.-Cattle-There was a
/ lively demand for cattle today and prices
ruled strong TO lee higher. Fancy grades
brought S5.40a5.50; choice steers. S5l5T
555' mediums. $465d4S5; beef steers. 81 Is
G+60; stockerS and feeders. $401G5. Is:
bulls, $.10G4.15S COWS and heifers. s. 60q
AZ; western fed steers, 81. 4015.25; Texas
steers, $3Soa5.00; calves. &5odLOo
HogS-There was a good local and ship
ping demand for hogs but the supply ex-
Guided expectations and prices were of
2i2aSc Fair - choice. s. S2lasT3 OIL :
heavy packers, S3-5503.S0; mixed. Ss.65G
3.S1l2; butchers. S-70U&52ia; lights. $500
S.S5l.; PIGS $.S5d3.7O.
SheeP-There was an active demand for
sheep and lambs. prices ruling fully Sc
higher. Colorado wooded lambs. sS5N4
6.70; Saorn lambs. $4.75a6,co; clipped sheep.
S825a5.So; yearlings at the top; spring
lambs. S1e1G950 per 1oo pounds.
ReceiQcs-Cattle, 1909; hogs. IS 600;
sheep. l7.co0.
KANSAS CITY
Kansas City. May I5.-Ca:tle-RecaiD-
l79 o0atives. 116o Texans. Liberal SUP
ply Of slaughteri1g cattle. Opening trade
was tribe slow; soon developed strength
and sales were mostly at steady 70 higher
prices No heavy native steers offered.
Medium steers brought N.-5G45: light
weights, S4-251aS5 ;stockars and feeders
S Sass; butcher COWS and heifers
$S.25Is.6e; Gamers. S25oGG2 =: western
steers. &-o504.s-3: Texans SS.75G455
Hogs-Receipts, $3.50 Good demand for
packing grades al steady prices: butcher
weights steady; Few punches OF common
lights hogs 2i1e lower. Heavy. 50 70F2 81:
mixed, Ss-eoga-71is; sight, S.5G2 q; pigs.
s. 4Ga250.
Sheep-Rsce.pts. S2i0. Animated demand
for siaushcerirg grades. Fed lambs very
active n l5135c higher: spring larbs.
wooded lambs. S5ped625: clipped la77hs
s. 6}95.79; clipped ruttons. & 7885 ~.
s-ocke-s and feeders, $S50I5.oo: cu-ls. s. -
asa
st. LOUIS.
St Louis No. May I5.-Cz--1e-
ceipes. 900: market steady: BEEF STEERS
range. S40IG550; light steers 20 rs-assaS
beef grades. s.. 5aF5.l0; stockerS and fas5-
ers, S2IeG4.65; cows and he;fers s! -
As; Texas and Indian steers. s. saz54 a.
cows and heifers. S2-50G435
Hogs-Receip5s. 4oep. market steady.
pigs and lights. SS.7oa3.S5 packers 3 -
S-s-a; butchers. $.S5l2e5.
Sheep-Receiprs. Lao; market strong
natives. Ss.75l5lo: lambs S7.ooGS a.
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This large ana commodious structure
was formally opened 10 the public on the
10Th of November. II IS owned and con-
trolled by two OF Wichita's wen known
physicians, and II Is wei arranged and
furnished for the treatment OF the s.S-
and afflicted. Medical and Surgical. Dis
eases OF Women. Diseases CO the Nervous
System, Diseases OF the Brain Eye. Ear.
Throat. Heart. Liver and Kidneys. De-
formities OF the Body. Morphine. Cocaine
and Choral Habits. and ali diseases that
usually come TO places OF this character.
home for the poor and rich alike. as all
operations and medical trea tment are alb
soluiely free al this institution. and the
only charge that IS made is a small hos
pital fee to pay the running expenses for
food and nursing. The propregors VIII
furnish the very best OF references to all
who may contemplate coming. Write
them for circular with photo OF the build
ing, and address all communications 20
MARTHA WASHINGTON HOME,
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Treasury Hfateu,eut.

Washington, May 15.-Today's statement
Of the condition of the treasury shows:
Aveallble cash balance, s261, s4S.272; gold
reserve, S23l, 40S. 40.
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Knickerbocker
Special
Famous Soo5z2y Train VIA BIG Fsz-
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ST. LOUIS
TO NEW TcRx,
BOSTON.
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I--orrent Eank- E1iviaenas.

yTashi-zt5a- Mzy E.-Tas cds1npzroze'
% tie currency has decsarea eiva5sz1la
in favor u 5Ae creditors q izs7lvent IA
ttonaI banks as falo~z. Ten pe- cazt
tie F--s- National Bank n Itaca. Ma.
I've per cert. the Consolidated Na-aoaa.
Bank - Sza F-aaclseo. Cal. I'VE gsF cert.
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CASH QUOTATIONS.

Flour-Quiet and steady.
Corn-No. > yellow 3324c.
Wheat-No. spring. 69T70c: No. 5
spring, 66a5ac; No. , red, 72d74c.
Oats-No. >. 3511a2524c; No. white, %
Q30c; No. 3 white, 2S34 Q29lsc
Rye-N0. . 6oc.
Barley-No. > $4,000.
FlaNseed-S1.o6; northwest, s1.os.
Prime timothy seed. S235.
Mess Pork-Rer barrel. IS. 3GGS.S5.
Lard-Per 100 pounds. s5.02d5.50.
Short Ribs Sides-LoOse. S45oT4S0: dry
Ealjed shoulders. boxed, 4hG4l2c; short
clear sides. boxed. S49065.0N
Whisky-Distillers' finished goods, per
gallon N26
SuEar-Cut loaf, unchanged.
Clover-Contract grades. S6.35.
RECEIPTS AND SHIPMENTS.
Articles. Receipts. Shipments
-Four. oo.s.................- $500 5000
Wheat bu.-.--............. 1900 T2.0o0
Corn, oU --.......-..-..-....122,o0 o 6I1. Oo0
tdls. oU..---.---- 900 $4,000
Rye. bu...................... 1000 5000
Barley, Observation-Disclosures. il eco 1000
on the Produce Exchange today the
market ranged as follows:
Butter-Stealy creamery, EQ17lac;
dairy. l0aI5c
EgEs-Ste3dv, fresh. 1oFI1rzc
Cheese-Weak; cream, 9G10iac-
CHICAGO
Chicago, May 15.-Whea--No . red. y
z .4C: No. 8 red. 5307Sc: No. hard win
Ter. sc; No hard winter Coo: No. l
northern spring. 7ea7e1c; No . northern
spring. 69u 5ec. NJ. spring. G5 70 SC
Corn-No .. G2isCi4: No. 8. SCisc
Oat-No. >, 81 ass C.: No. g. &c.
F.ax-CaSh northwest, $I.GS: southwest.
n4; May $L0Si2; July, $Lg,; September,
'iac.
Butter Steady; creamery, l2aI7lsc;
garry l0F15c
Esss-Syeady; fresh. 11i4711izc.
Dressed Poultry-Moderate demand:
turkeys, Haze; ducks, S19c; chickens.
lczc
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City Mo. May I5-Wheat-
July opened unchanged at 64isc. closed
5i5sc. September closed 64iec Cash steady:
No. hard. 81 TsSc; Ne. s. 6S056c: No. .
red. s-9.tc; NJ. s. 6SG7lc; No. spring,
k5QsSC; No. g. 6la6+c.
Corn-Ju.y. 5.Ssc; September SIC. Cash.
steady; No. mixed. S114c: No. white.
$3.50; M. 8, Sc
Oats-Steady; No. white, 2SIa2sc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-16
aiH q. S. Rubber

In the bond market there were some
very heavy takings Of Baltimore and
Ohio As when issued. Dealings elsewhere
were moderate and changes irregular.
Total sales. par value. 4.tSo,O0a United
States Is advanced Is in The bid price.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-16
COFFEE AND SUGAR MAsxEri

New York, May 15.-Cottonseed Oil
Dull; prime crude, &c; prime yellow, 25lkc;
petroleum dull