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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
HENS LAY FIREPR0OF EGGS.
Chickens Feed on Asbestos Siftings
With Remarkable Results.
EI:PTEIIE SPECIAL.

EEPJ BLIc SPECIAL.
Newcastle Pa. Dec. What is said tn
Ee a new species of fowl is being raised by
lineaS Perkins. constable and chicken fan
cicr. Of this city.
His henItry is in the sixth Ward, and
Lis chickens feed on asbestos siftings Per-
sens who have bought eggs from Perkin
recently complained that rney did not cook
we'll Fire had little effect on the m. Whtn
eaten raw they seemed to he all right. out
they could not he boiled rr fried properly.
some Yong chickens were Eatchsd from
tho eggs. Hni instead Of having feathers.
the Lew brood l. growing 4 covering Of
down that resembles asbestos. They are
Unlike anything ever seen by the chicke n
fanCler, according to Perkins.
Hundreds of persons here have seen the
chickens. and while Perkins Is pleased at
the excitement his fowls are creating. he
lame1tS the absence Of 6 market for his
fiTPproof eggs. III. says he will ship some
of the chicks to the Smithsonian institu-
ton in Washington for an examination tn
determine the effects of the mineral food
uFun poultry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03

NeCkwear is a strong feature
our assortment comprises the very
latest Paris, London and New
York Novelties.
From 25c to $3.50.
SpeCial-100 dozen Silk and Satin
Tecks, Imperials. Butterflies, Bat
Wings, aud Four-in- Hand Scarfs,
in assorted colors, also plain black
and white. each h..............5O soc
Dress Shirts are speciality with
us-in addition to Our own makes.
we handle the celebrated Monarch
and T.. & W. Shirts.
From Sl.OO 10 $500.
Dress Shirt Protectors OF plain
Black Satin, Silk, pcau de Sole
and Brocades lined with plain and
fancy silk.
From Sl.OO to $3.50.
Half fiose-Cotton, Lisle. Cash
mere. Silk and Wool and all Silk,
i'll great variety of plain co!ors.
fancy stripes, dots and figures.
From 25c to S2.75.
Collars and Cuffs the latest
styles OF Clue,t. Peabody s. Com
pany, Cluett and Coon. Earl &
Wilson, at the following prices:
Cluett and Coon Collars. lSc each
or two for 25c; Cuffs, SSc per pair.
Cluett. Peabody & Co. Collars,
2Sc each; Cuffs. 4Oc per pair.
Earl * Wilson Collars. 25c each,
or Sl.5S per half dozen; Cuffs, 25c
and 4oc per pair.
Suspenders-Fancy silk Web
Silver mountings-$l.Oo TO $3.50.
Black Satin .Sl.O0 to Sl.5O
rIufflers-Reversib!e Oxford Muf-
IefS. Sl.OO 10 pi.OO
Pajamas - OF Outing Flannel.
Fancy Stripes Sl.O0, Sl.50
French Flannel, assorted stripes
S2.25, $500
Silk and Wool Flanncis, III fancy
str;r.s S4.5
All Silk, in variety of Fancy
Silk stripes. ..... $500 and 5000
Night Shirts-Plain Muslin
Soc, 75c, S1.0O
FANCY. VOS, Si.So
Outing Flannel. ....... SOC, Sl.OO
Striped French Flannel.
ST. so. $3.50
Plain China Silk $500, $3.50
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
WOMAN is UNDER OBSERVATION.
She Shot Her Sister Law
Thanksgiving DAY.

Annie kofcr. 81 years old Of No. 81: Mis-
'onsin avenue, who shot her sistcr-in-Iav.
Emma Berg. living at Tenth aud Carr
streets. Thanksgiving afternoon while the
latter WAS visiting her at her home, was
taken from the Second District Police Sta
lion Yesterday afternoon to the City Hos
rita1 for observation.
Both women aver that the shooting WAS
accidental and that Annie kofer did not
know the revolver was loaded. The polic,,
say that the kofer woman WAS under the
influence Of liquor when sh. Was arrested
Doctor Nieiert said yesterday that the wom-
an Is mentally dcranCed. Last night she
was unable to talk Cohercntiy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Fans.

Paris and Vienna Novelties. suit
able for thc holidays, far in ex-
cess of previous seasons.
All the very latest ideas in Silk,
Crepe, Lace and Gauze, hand
somely mounted on pearl, ivory,
shell, ebony and bone sticks. dec
GRATED with spanglcs and hand
painted by well-known French
artists, are extensively represent
ed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
BABY ESCAPED UNINJURED.
Car Struck Mrs. Joel and Child
Mother Hurt.

Mr.. Amelia Joel. 60 years old, Of No. 2I2,
DeSot" avenue. while carrying her 10
months-old granddaughter in fcr arms.
was struck and knocked down last night Ivy
ear No 1853 of the Easton avenue .iIvision
at Burd avenue. Her right shoulder was
srrained and her left wrist was Wrenchef.
The baby was uniniured Mrs Joel was
removed To the residence of her nephew,
George Morgan. No. 1866 Burd avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03

F.tf-I F'TsI'- STF.' M.
New York. Dec. 2.-HotcI arrivals to-day
irclude the following visitors from the
West.
St. Louis-Mrs. Il. Miller. Mrs. u. l..
Mueller. Astor: d. Hare. q. Duesser. ST.
Cloud: &. Van Studdiford. Gerard: w. SUIT
ton. Imperial: &. Conrad. Holland. W. NJ.
Ridge. Ashland: Mrs. II. Turner. AIhc-
marie: u. NJ. Schwarzkopf. Giisey; ]. w.
Lindsay, Grand Union: y. B. Slifer. Herald
Square.
Kansas City-M. F. Erbs Hoffman: r.
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INJURED IN FOREST PARK.
Nlr. and Mrs. Watson Were Thrown
From Il Vehicle.

While driving in Forest Park yesterday
sftcrroon Mr. and Mrs. Richard Watson of
No. 1lso Leonard avenue. were thrown from
their buggy i'm collision with Il carriage
driven by a man unknown 20 them
Mrs. Watson Was bruised about the body
and Mr.. Watson sustained a slight scalp
wound Doctor Ellsworth Smith prounced
Their injuries slight
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
LOCAL. AND SUBURBAN.

Cornelius sullivan of 81. Louis believes
that John sullivan, a wealthy bachelor
who died recently at Seattle. Is brother
whom he had sought for years.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. II. Estes are not salts
ficd as 10 the legality Of the marriage of
their daughter. though two ceremonies
have been performed.
Four erandsons Of the deceased acted rs
palIhcarcrs at the funeral of Mrs. Maria r.
Hunt.
St Patrck's Church is to give a fair
tomorrow and Wednesday nights
The funeral OF Thomas Francis Golfer
will take place tomorrow.
Tho Court of Appeals decides that n
purchaser of furniture on the instalimcnt
plan IS crtitisd IN the return of part or the
money raid in case the property Is seized.
- T. NcI Of Joplin. No, IS seeking FOR
lis wife a-i son " hn are missing.
Mary Ernst attempts suicide in an alley
with arsenic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Smoking Jackets.

Smoking Jackets.
Novelty Materials - All Wool,
magnificent quality, trimmed with
Nelutina-hardsomely stitched
unlined-colors, gray, brown. red.
CastOr-eaCl. ...-. ...... S3. 80
Golf ClOth-Ali- Wool. plain face,
with reverse side OF material hand
somely plaidcd; also a full line of
plain Broadcloths and Serges, lined
with Satin, ailo--stitched
Each. ......... ...... go. $500
Camel'S Hair CIOth-In a variety
OF Plain Colors, with fancy Plaid
back. bound with plain Satin
handsomely stitched, silk Frogs,
Satin bound pockets-plaid Collar
and Cuffs. 50. 50
Plain Tricot - All Wool, lined
throughout and faced with Quilt
ed Satin-Cuffs and Pockets Sat
in-.rimmed-Silk Frogs, assorted
colors: also fancy Coli Cloth. $3.50
Novelty Cloth-All-Woo', with
Fancy Plaid back-plaid pockets.
Collar and Cufs-Satin trimmed
and edged with Silk Cord-tailor
stitching Frogs - assorted
q ooD1,
Plain Cloth-All- Wool, assorted
colors. Plaid back, Scotch Shawl
patterns, Plaid Collar. Cuffs and
Pockets, welt seams. trimmed with
Satin and edged with Cord. SO. 50
Also a very choice line Of Jackets,
made especially for us from the
best of Scotch and English checks
-Plaids and Fancy Mixtures
Imported Broadcloth. Covert, soft
finish Serge-Si!k Matelasse and
other stylish materials
Up to $500 each.
Bath Robes and Sets.
Robes-(Turkish), assorted COL
ors. $3.50 to $500
Eiderdown, varied colors-
S.. so, $3.50, $500
Sets-(Turlisi1). including one
Robe. two pairs Gloves. two Tow
els, one pair Slippers. per set
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50, $3.50, 5000
Blanket Wool.
Mems. $3.50, $500, 50. so, $500
Boys ...... ...... ........S4. 50
Blanket RoSes-In choice variety
of Plain Colors, with fancy bor-
ders and high-colored Innings; also
assorted fancy stripes.
From $3.50 to $1,000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Suit Cases.,
Travelling Cases
Opera Glasses

Manufactured by Lemaire, Colmont
and others. The designs are all
modern. among which are LaReine,
Jena, LeFils, etc.
The assortment includes Black
Morocco. White. Natural and Ori-
entail Pearl. Plain and Fancy
Enamel, with barrels and slides
in Black, Nickel, Gilt. Aluminium
and Pearl to match. with or with
out Lorgnette extension handles.
$500 and up.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
MERRlCK MYSTERY
NOT YET SOLVED.
Police Unable to Get Il Clew to the
Secret of the Missing Body
and Empty Grave.

REPI BIIC SPECIAL.
Princeton. Ky. Dec. There is no douot
that the grave of Frank Merrick. tho now
famous forger. who 50 suddenly died last
Saturday. WAS opened ON Monday night
following the burial the grave WAS dis
turbed. and great deal of speculation has
resulted
The father of the dead man fatty re-
fuses to allow the grave to lie examine
at this time. The old mans natural re
gard for his only son is said to be RESPONSE
bic for TN. position he takes
Last January Merrck married to
Cora Reece, a beautiful girl. 13 years old.
After a few months of married life. during
whi'h time Merrick did all in his power to
make the girl happy. she left him ard re-
fused t" he rcconciled. Repeated attempts
failed To get her consent to live with him.
Mcrrick. all the while. loved her despcr-
ateIy.
Finally. she consented T" come 10 him,
it is alleged. ON the condition that he would
Iet her Si.coo. suggesting that he secure the
money by forging checks. He vowed he
would do her bidding. and he did.
He forged the name of n. L. KeviI &
Son: of this city to numerous checks for
lars. amounts and cashed them in this
State Illinois. Missouri. Arkansas and
Texas.
During his absence. Mrs. Merrick foil in
love with man named Moore. and swore
she would marry him. She instituted di-
NOrce proceedings and in her petition made
charges of cruelty against her husband. as
well as insinuating that he committed III.
forg"ries which we're then plIzZlng the au-
!horities. Her disclosures led 10 his appre-
h,nsion At his fathers house in this county
Merrick became suddenly sick al the time
of his arrest. and it was believed he was
shamminC. hut prominent physicians ad-
Nised the officers not to remove him. The
prisoner fingered for few days and died
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
ladies' NeCkwear.

In this department we are show
ing en- extensive variety of eXclu-
sive effects.
Stock COllars-Of fine Silk, Per-
sian and Cod effects. Sl.O0 to $500
Blouse Fronts-Lace, Liberty Silk
or Chiffon, white, black and all
stylish colors. $500 to $500
Lace JabOtS - With or without
collars, white, cream. ecru, black
S1.S0 to $500
RuffS-Chifion. Liberty SILK. Net
or Chenille, black, gray, tan or
cream. 25 to $500
Lace Ties - White, Cream or
Black SOC to So. 50
Silk Ties-White or Black, with
embroidered endso varied colors-
SOC to $3.50
Lace FichuS White, Cream,
Black .$3.25 to $500
Lace COIlars-Reveres and Bolero
Jackets, black and cream, gold.
black and gold. ...Sl.O0 to $3.50
Liberty Silk and Crepe Ties,
Scarfs and Squares in plain colors
and rich printings. .S1.75 to $500
Feather Boas - White, Gray,
Black and White and Gray, one to
two yards in length. $40. 50 to $500
rlufflers-Silk, Plain White. Bro
cades and High Colored Fancy
Stripes, Plaids, etc. Soc to So. 50
Cashmeres, assorted patterns, light
and dark effects, various sizes
Soc to SIPS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
GENERAL. DOMESTIC


Frederick p,c,tau. The first delegate to
the American congress from Porto RlCn.
arrived in New York yesterday, ea route 4"
Washington. lie says that the Fort"
i:ican, wish Ia ue orCdntzed as territory
;.s paving the way To statehood.
The Century bah a, Kansas city promises
+" te a brilliant affair. Thirty-tirc boxes
sold at auction for over 81 80.
\ mysterious woman IN black has an-
v.arca IN the Jessie Morrison case. She
attends court, takes notes on the evidence
ana claims that she - = detective
Former Governor Joseph W. McClure Of
Missouri died yesterday near Lebanon.
Mo. aged ~ years. lie served one term as
4 Republican,. being elected in 1868.
American trade with Germany has not
been seriously hampered by certain restI.c-
riors. which have been imposed upon food
products.
Hanna and Jones outline the policies
which will likely I've pursued by tn" Re
publican and Democratic forces in CON
SrcsS.
An army of lobbyists. lawyers and secret
agents OF corporations. which expects TO
crow fat off OF the special legislation - the
Republican administration. has gathered az
Washington. and is intriguing for he Iargest
slices of pie to hc cut of for the favored
few by the present Congress.
FOREIGN
The Gar Is slightly improved. The
DOwaGer CzarIna is kurrying TO IiIadia.
RAILROADS.
J. ]. Fletcher. traffic manager of the
Kansas City. Fort Scott and Memphis died
AT Kansas City.
Gross earnings for September showed n
slight increase. while net earnings de
creased.
The 81. Paul has put i'll one-fare rate
to the Chicago live stock exhibit
The federated brotherhoods in oklahoma
will seek legislation against doublc-heId
erS
President Jeffery talks of an extra divi-
dend 10y the Denver and EiG Grande.
Some interesting figures are given on
the ratio between gross and net earnings.
Marine Intelligence.
New York. Dec. Arrived: la Gascogne
Havre. Sailed: Astoria, Glasgow. via Mo-
vile: Philadelphia, Liverpool; Bolivia Pa
lermo. Narseil!vS. etc.
kinsale. Dec. 2-Passed: Canoroman
Liverpool for Halifax.
Queenstown. Dec. Arrived: Waesland
Philadelphia for Liverpool. and proceeded
Antwerp. Dee. Arrived: Nrsiernland
New York.
Queenstown. Dee. 2.-Sailed: Lucania
from Liverpool for New York.
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EXCURSION SLEEPING CARS
To Los Angeles and san Eraucisco

Leave st. Louis on Katy Flyer tM., X.
& L. Ry.p, SIG D. m. every Tuesday VIA SAL
ANTONIO. See "kajy 8" Agent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Leather Goods.
Main Floor.

Purses, Bill Pocket and Combina-
ton Books, Card Cases, Shawl
Straps, Handkerchief, Glove.
Collar and Cuff Boxes, Shawl
Straps, Portfolios and Music Rolls.
These goods are made from the
best grades of Morocco, Seal, Calf
Grain. Sea Lion, Crushed Levant,
Lizard and other feathers, plain or
mounted with Sterling Silver,
French Gilt or Solid Gold.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
HandkerchiefS.
All Pure Linen.

Men S-Plain white hemstitched,
Il !. and | inch hem. each. 15c.
2Sc. 35c, Soc, 75c, 8Sc, S1.OO, Sl.25,
SI.5O.
Plain white and colored certers,
with fancy printed borders, entirely
new patterns. each. 15c TO SOD
Initial, laundered or unlsundered.
l5c to SOC
Plain White Japanese Silk hem-
stitched or hemmed. 25C 10 Sf.25
Initial, Plain White Japanese Silk,
SOC to $1.OO
Women'S - White Hemstitched
a, }. and | and , inch hens,
each 1Oc. 15c, 2Sc, 35c, Soc, 7Sc
Hems,itched and Embroidered.
each .15C to $l.5O
Scalloped and Embroidered in a
variety of choice designs
1Sc to $500
French Embroidered. Scalioped
and Hemstitched, in large variety
of handsome patterns. one i'll
box, each. ..$l.5O to $1,000
Plain White Hemstitched. three
i'll box. per box. soc
Scalloped and Embroidered, as
sorted styles, six i'll a box, per
box .Sl.5O to $500
Initial, Laundered or Uulaundered,
each .15C, 25C, Soc
Handkerchief Squares, size 9x9
inches. with corner embroidered
III Colors Soc
Children's-Colored Hemmed and
Hemstitched. -. 80. Sc
Colored Hemstitched, ca. lOc to 15c
White Hemstitched. .lOc, 15c, 25c
White Scalloped. Csc and SOC
Children's Handkerchiefs. put up
in Handsome Boxes, ), 4 and in
a Box
25c, 35c, Soc, 75c, S5c, S1.OO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Mems Goods.

This have made extra effort to exclu
effects i'll Imported and Domestic Furnishings for Men
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
stops the Cough
and Works on the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Ouinine TABLETS cure a cold
in one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price % cts
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03

RECEPTION To STrDENTS-t recep-
tion was rendered ty Miss Eailiope A. Rit-
ner to the students of the 81. Louis Com
msrciaI College on Thursday evenin., at the
residence of her parents No 12g North
Spring avenue. The Entertainment Com
mittee was composed Of Miss ScrugCs Miss
Davis and Mrs. Doctor I.eyburn The even
ing was then taken up in a series of game,
1nausUated by Professor Oliver and later
on refreshments were served i'm the dining
room. which was decorated with the college
colors, yellow and purple.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Special.
SilVerWare.

We handle only the very best
goods made, our selections in
clude the choicest designs of the
Wilcox Silver Co.. Meriden Brit
annia Co., Miller, Hall & Simp-
son Co. and other equally famous
manufacturers.
Quadruple Plated.
Baking, Vegetable and Butter
Dishes.
Smoking Sets. Nut and Ice Bowls.
Soup ard Oyster Tureens and
Ladies'. Cream and Sugar Sets,
Ice and Water Pitchers.
Chocolate and Coffee Pots, Cake
Baskets, Bread Trays. Fruit
Stands.
Porrirgers, Drinking Cups. Tea
Kettles, Syrup Jugs, Pickle Stands,
Crumb Trays.
Solid Sill,
Salad, Berry, Cream, sugar.
Orange, Gravy. Mustard and
Salt Spoons.
Cold Meat. Pie, Cake. Asparagus,
Salad and Oyster Forks.
Almond and Butter Dishes and
Plates. Sugar and Cream Sets.
Olive Tongs, Fish Slicers. Butter
and Pie Knives, Sterling Mounted
Claret Pitchers.
All Of which are marked at reason
able Prices.
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Travelling Bags.


Basement.
We have added to stock a very
complete line of English Club,
Ladies' Club, New Market Club
and Gladstone Bags.
These Bags were made for us BY
one of the largest manufacturers
in the United States, from the best
Pebble, Grain, Alligator, Pig,
English, Russet, Mauve, Pearl
and Seal Leather.
The frames are hand-sewcd and
fitted with patent lock, spring
clasps and all the latest de-
vices; the trimmings are brass.
gilt and nickel: sizes 13 to II
inches in length;
S.. so and up.
Also a complete assortment of
Fitted Bags, in same styles and
Leathers, with Toilet Fittings, in
Ebony, Sterling Silver and
White Metal Mountings.
Suit Cases.
All Leathers, varied sizes, with
linen. leather or silk lining; brass,
gilt or nickel trimming.
$500 and up.
Travelling Cases
Fitted
In extensive variety of Leather,
filled with all requisite toilet arti-
cles, in Cut Glass with Sterling or
Plated Mountings.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
BOXES At FANCY PRICES.

J HaIpin. Morton; Mrs. f. Minckwitz, y.
bert.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03
Kid Gloves.
Clasp or Hook.

Kid Gloves.
Clasp or Hook.
Our Kid Gloves are selected for
tine very finest retail trade.
In quality, fit and workmanship
none are superior.
The assortment includes all lengths
and sizes, in black, white, street
and evening colors:
Sl.OO. S1.1O. sl.25. S1.5O. s1.75,
$500 and up per pair.
Every pair fitted perfectly and salts
faction guaranteed.
A Wooden Glove Box, hand
some1y decorated and fitted
with lock and key, free with
every six pairs of Kid Gloves
bought at one time.
Special.
100 dozen pairs of high grade Kid
Gloves. in stylish shades of brown,
mode, slate. also black,
75c per Pair.
For rlen.
A complete line of Dents, Adler's,
Foster Paul s. Co.'S, Trefousse and
other we'll known makes of high
class gloves, in street and evening
shades, at reasonable prices.
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LaceS.

HandkerChiefs Duchess. each,
81 to SSS
Point. each.... ........So to S4O
Collars Duchess and Point. each.
So TO $40
Duchess and Point Lace,
each. $40 10 SIS
BarbeS-DuChess or Point. each.
So to $3.50
Scarfs-Duchess. .. $40. so to SIS
Scarfs and FichuS-Hand run.
black CT white. each $3.50 to SIS
Barbes and Scarfs Point Ap-
p!iQue, each .... $3.50 10 Slo.5O
LaceS.
BY the Yard.
Real Duchesse, -. to ) inches. per
ward $500 TO Slo.S0
Real Point, : to inches. per
ward d............S So. so to $3.50
Point 4 and s inches
per yard. ....... $1,000 to Slo.50
FIOunces s-Duchess or Point. per
ward $40 to S35.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03

Ribbons.
9Oc Hair and Neck Ribbons for SC
SOC Pillow Ribbons ........2SC
1Jc Millinery Ribbons ......2SC
All New Goods.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-03

We have made extensive preparations this for OH
and friends call and personally examine our
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-18

ests. The favorable crop news was an
important influence in the rise. The
buying of grain-carrying roads re-
puted TO have Its origin In the west.
where the bull movement in grain has
run parallel with bear speculation in
the grangers. Denials this morning OF
a probability that Congress would be
convened in extra session relieved some
apprehension, which was felt late yes
terday. The check to the advance In
sterling exchange was due to the Of
ferings of bills against gold exports. Ar
rangements are reported to have al
ready been made for sending sl,5VO,ODD
in gold bars by Thursdays steamer and
exchange houses estimate that the total
for the week will run up to between
100000 and s4.0oo.OOo. Money on call
and for short time loans continue easy
and abundant. but lenders are indis-
posed to place loans for the longer, per-
iod.
The bond market was dull to-day and
the movement Of prices continues ir-
regular. Total sales par value, ssS5, 900.
United States old As and IS advanced
X per cent in the bid price.