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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

You are foolish to pry into your neigh
boris affairs when little finesse will dis
cover the combination and let you in with
out prying-Detroit Journal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

Poet Ito colleague" you are going
to have your beard shaved off," Colleague
Yes; it couldn't be reproduced in mar
ble."-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07
$4,000 Per Week

To men with rigs to introduce our Poultry
stamp, Acme Mfg. Co., Kansas City, Mo.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

If you want "good digestion to wait upon
your appetite" you should always chew
bar of Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of
as cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 322 Third
Ave-, N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

81 always Judge man by the cigars he
smokes" II judge him by the cigars he
gives others. to smoke" = Philadelphia
North America
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

Wiggles- "Can you speak French?" Wag-
gles-"A little. That is. can shrug my
shoulders -Somerville Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

Citicus-"Has Daub made success as an
artist?" Cynicus-"Yes, indeed. He be
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

Thirty minutes is all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by
all druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07
Jell-O, The New Dessert,

pleases all the family. Four favors:-Lem.
on, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At
your grocers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

The person who doesn't know much, but
knows enough not to let others know that
he doesn't know, knows more than some
Of the knowing ones know.-Philadelphi
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07
what Shall We Have FOR Dessert.

This question arises every day. Let us an
swer it to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious and
healthful. Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling! no baking! add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors:-Lemon, Orange, Rasp-
berry, Strawberry. At your grocers. l0c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07
WIG Chinese AIm.n.c.

There is no work in the world of which
SO many copies are printed annually as Of
the Chinese almanac: Itpredicts the wealth
cred lucky or otherwise for commencing
any undertaking, for marrying, burying, or
for applying remedies to diseases A lucky
day is not necessary when Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is taken for constipation, indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver or kid
ney troubles. It viii cure all these dis
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07


Mr.. Isaac Brock, of McLennan county,
Tex, has attained the great age of Ill years,
having been born in 1888. He is an ardent
friend to Peruna and speaks of it in the
following terms:
During my long life I have known a
great many remedies for coughs, colds, ca
tarrh and diarrhoea. had always supposed
these affections to be different diseases, but
I have learned from DR.. Hartman's books
that these affections are the same and are
properly called catarrh.
Gas for DR.. Hartman's remedy, Peruna,
I have found it to be the best, if not the
only reliable remedy for these affections.
"Per0na has been my sfand-hyfor
many years, and ! attribute my good
health and my extreme age 10 flsEs
remedy. II exactly meets AFT my
FeQuirensenfss
tI have come to rely upon it almost en-
tirely for the many little things for which I
need medicine. believe it to be especially
valuable to old people, Issac Brock.
Catarrh is the greatest enemy Of old age.
A person entirely free from catarrh is sure
to live to hale and hearty old age. A free
book on catarrh sent by The Peruna Medi-
cine Co., Columbus, o.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-12-07

To Cure q Cold I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if itfails to cure. 25c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
WORLDS VISIBLE
A Decrease of 1,53o.0Si Bales from
Last Year Is shown.

New Orleans. August 17-Secre'ary Hes
tors settlement OF the worlds visible supply
Of cotton, made up from special cable and
telegraphic advices. compares she hguroa Of
this week with last week. last year and the
year before. 1t shows q decrease for the
week just closed OF 1870 bales against +
decrease of lO3 si5 last year and decrease
OF l2l .92e year before last. The total Wis
ible sapply is POI $50 bales, against i,27S
Az last week. 2732 3Sl last year and 2,2Zi
DOL year before last, Of this the total OF
American cotton Is 1oj G91 against 7GS,i2I last
week 9.0H3Sl last year and j51lG1 year
before last, and OF all other kinds including
Egypt Brazil. India. etc, i96 600 bales, against
SIC O00 last week, 6SS, 600 last year and 66I 900
year before last. The total worlds visible
supply OF cotton shows decrease compared
with last week Of G.730 bales. a decrease com
pared with last year Of l.530,6Sl and decrease
compared with year before last OF l,022S6li
Of the worlds visible supply OF cotton o.
Lbovo. there Is now afoat and held In con.
tinental Europa 7A4 600 bales, against 1879,
300 last year and l.i45.0O0 year before last
IN Egypt 5000. against $4,000 last year and
5000 year before last; in India 272.000
against d26 900 last year and 400, 600 year be-
fore last and In the United States $4,000
against $4,000 last year and 500 900 year be
lore last,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
ChropicIe wentbor nenort

Especial 20 The FOstl
New York. August 1.-THE Commercial ana
Financial Chronicle reports: Our Geographic
reports from the South this evening indi-
cate that on the whole the weather has been
less favorable during the week. From the
carolinas and Georgia there are complaints
OF dry weather, and damage to the crop Is
claimed to have resulted Adyices from
Arkansas. Mississippi Alabama and Ten
nessee are TO the effect that in consequence
OF lack OF moisture the crop is all dete-,ora,-
ing in sections OF those States From Texas
our reports denote that the crop Is late as
8 rule and spotted Early cotton IS opening
in southern districts Of Texas Picking
while making some progress is not genera.
Tie plant Is fruiting wen IN some localitles
Of Texas moro particularly in the northwest,
where tho outlook is promising.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
GnIvcston uomntry rrodnce.

Tomatoes-St. Louis 'l.95 per pushel' Yer,
BeesWaA-uood yellow' 2G@2e' mixed IL
~ IL, ,,,,o,., .,,.,,, s,e ooos,e
ilay 1nplce tuolny Sio'-uP u e,9p per Ton
ncqorolnE TO quality; choice al alta Sl2 2o'
y coast ,top' S2.Wmo.Uu- Dealers ask an
adEauce OF QUO to N'po per ten on these ne
esriic- go69,c nor ,,n,,f .,rir.. soars. &C.,
iare,o .,r,Ts ~ a"'"' 90 oVHo'o 'oN
AZ p,,, st''I r.osh .,ox... 90. -,
~. CO. Sn ivAasS ~ pr puInu
sF5+c. t-seb I,d e4aS tTeSn oanules'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
IN THE STOCK MARKET.
News Of Minister'S Relief Did Not Arouse
Speculative interest.
TIE RECEPTION OF NEWS DISAPPOINTING
The Bears Obtained the Upper Hand
and There WINS "a General sag
ging of Prices.

New York, August i7--lf any expectation
had been entertained that the rescue OF the
fore gn ministers in China would arouse
speculative onthualasm, Wall streets reeep-
ton Of the news was dsappo ntng. In fact,
tho speculation was more sluggish than at
ans tirno this week aud the tendency until
tho last hour reactionary. This proved that
the even; had been fully discounted. There
WAS a conflict al the opening TO determine
the markets tendency, IN which the bears
soon obtained the upper nand. In eonss-
quence there was a general sagsing OF prices
The most effective sell NJ Vas me steel
stocks, the group being Affected by reports
OF trade CONNECTS and expected cuts in prod
ucis. The important movements of the DAY
teutertd ~ brooklyn Transit ana Consolidate
uds. BON SOCKS, atttr mOmentary weak
gam An oincisl announcement tnat the
uiuo neraided Brooklyn IranSt annual re
port Nouiu be gwen out late today attached
lnteress TO the movement III the Stock, NJ
dohni.e news accounted FOR the weakness n
the ra.lioad ms, gu, the OPINION prevailed
tha. piVnt taking was pr mariiy responsible.
Lundcns purchases oi 81. faui iahed 10
sustain the stock, despite an increase IN
int eatn,nSs ION the second week OF Au-
kust. In the late dealings an evening up
OF contracts was effective 10 wlpng out much
Ct he days LOSSES. frenmlnary ngur o.
tulE oitoN tnk statement indicate loss
IA ash by he banks OF over $500, %. In S
showing reflects inc eNporjs OF gold On lasi
saturday 40 well as those of tnis week. Bui
Tor the sold exports the banks wound nave
sa.ned Almost SsOOOOuj on me inter'or cur
icncy movement and pension am interest
pay ment OF the sub rCahury. ihc bona MAJ
ket showed Il roacuonarS tendency TO-DAY
which IS mos pronounced in issues know
a. semi speculative otal sales, par yaiu
S61U,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
HOUSTON DAILY POST SATURDAY AUGUST 1900

81 90. Louisiana. coarse sSc. hne eOc: hhls'
=. los. 50 20 e0-Ss $40: l0O-Ss N.soi WAS
s2.s5 ia.
SALT Fish Mackercl No. IN lp-to M
aseeisi. 05. haif bbls. ,0-lb. No. ! $3.50; tubs
3. OOT5. 80. ,.A,.
sALMoN--Fancv Pillar Rock Column a
River 81 Is, Cable columbia River u ~, WI
Alaska Loaf 81 10. A.. a.,
sARpfNES- American duarterr A'ZVNt 20
mustard s4007425; imported Gillette gradee.
qilarters sli 80: fancy sprats, quarters 20. %,
STARCH--Sts .itaTd goods: Peati, 10 tv,io
boxes. 4lt04hc: Royal Gloss, bulk Asg4Ag;
NicksI 100 packages fe- oox, S,D' coln
starch SIC per 10 ~ and ig-ib boxes.
SUGAR Quotations are for small lots. Sps-
elal prices are given on carload oratts'
STANDARD graduated 6Ec; cuoes anu Wv
eisc choice SIC: Arhuckle's 2-lb and 5-lc
packages 6Iac
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

AMMuNlTloN-Powder. per kes. $4,000
So blasting powder sl.65 per keS. drop
bACON-Extra short clear. IN sacks. sac;
9%.QlQc.
BAGGlNG AND TIEs-Basging, 2-ib. s.c,
24-lb g'4c; ARROW ties. less than carload lots,
rom Houston Sl.50
CANDY--suck wrapped basis "a, 7lsa7sic
per ID; No. /. fun We ght basis "a. 7sgsc
ptr ID; special sizes &c higher.
CANDLEs-star. full we ght, ll}ac; Gran
tie, lu!l weight ll&c; Eiee,rle lighls lie.
CEMENT-Port'and s2,75Gs 25 Rosenaalo
coFfEE-Rto lair iOAalo1a. prime tia
IA choice ll&fllls' peaberry loo; Cordoya
lSc. Roasted conees. Arbuckles ArIosp,
basis lGQ-ib cases, A.0Oc delivered: S6-lb
"a zoe delivered Apex Is 4oc.
GRACKERS--A b c soda bulk. boxes shc
l-lh cartons t%c ginger snaps Sc: creams
&c, stage Hanks 6lac. cakes ana iumbles ~.
FLOUR Basis IS II sacks Fancy high "a
eut $3.50 fancy half patent $3.50 third
siade $50; - mound sacks iOc per barrel
hiEheg hogT r, m, wood l5c per barrel higher
cream meal. n barrels 80 -: pearl meal
u. 40 u lacks, 81 00a2 10 per barrel ui four
Collmbia oats !i.a5Q2-0o; HawSeye oats 1875
LARD-R Refined uerce. compound. slsc.
lest, Sc a0-lb tars &c higher than tiercss
ION cans 4e higher 5-lb cans se higher,
i cans lie hsber
HAMS Standard. i1Kall'Ac; picnic hams
noNEY In barrels 5ogsec peI GALLON; in
fc-!b cans extracted, 5qsc. IN comb sGllc
IN ls-,y cans, extracted 5h9fc; pound sec
tons l2di6c
LIME-Bulk 81 90 per hbl: eooperec 81 IS
MoLASSES-R eboiied fair l6M@isc; prime
.oG2lc: choice 25Q26c fancy new crop syrup
SaQ35e pure new crop syrup t5c,
MILh--M Magnolia 81 70: Eagle 500 Dime
brand s.. 4GQ3. so.
OYSTERS lib. full weight 4-o2,. sodshe;
e-lb. full weight. s-oz. 81 Goal IS lib fall
weight. 5-oz,. 95cQslo0: 2-lb fun welEht
l0-cz si.75d1. So lib. light weight. 55n60c:
Alb light weight Ssdaoc.
PIekLES- Five gallon SegH sl.15; lo-sallon
KEGS 100, i9-o6is 800; pints. American
style $50 soc quAfls. American style. s. -
= gallon s. 06G2 IS. l-gallop. American style.
81 lLu32S, i-gallon hcxaeon N.15.
RlCL-Extra fancy head 6Gfse; choice 80
SIC fair 4isN5c, farey Imported hiaffjar
RoPE-sisal basis 7-ie, slss; Manila. Ice;
cotton rope loc
sALT-Liysipeol. coarse s5Gsoc. me ssc0
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
Rn.t and Shedding

cargiii & Richardson Of Houston say: out
side OF Texas crop accounts arc not good as a
rule Dry weather has caused rust and shed
ding and premature opening Of boils. The
fac, that Norfolk today received @ bales OF
new cotton which is at least two weeks
esriicr than usual caused considerable com
nIent Reports from our state are improF-
ing daily Cotton is being picked and gnned
a. rapidly as possible so a5 90 get the benefit
OF tho hiet carly prices. New bales are be
ing reported from on sections, even in the
Indian Territory Speculation has quieted
considerably and new features are awaited
nefote any dgcided stand is taken by ope
rators The Arkansas state report on cotton
issued today was considerably better than
expcciCd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
KANSAS CITY.

Especial to The PostOe
Stock Yards, Kansas CITY. AUGUST 17-The
following sales of cattle were made here to-
day:
Keller and GottIeb ochcta La 1913 pound
steers 81 S.; s5l hound cows. SEQ b II
Miller, Belencr Texas. rs pound calves.
81 20. r. b. CARLYLE, Ill nois, Sc found
Kansas City, August IL Cattle--Rec epts
1900 natives 100 Texans: heavy native steers
and good Westerns higher STEADY: grass
killers steady: canning stock uuict: stoclters
and feeders actiYc Al steady pricrs: nat We
steers 5olN5 55 stockers and feeders 50n
$50; butcher COWS and heifers Ogm5.15 can
ners ? 25d3.0'; fed Westerns i005 30; cam
ners 2.25n3 S.. calves Rece pts $50: veal
calves strong sales 385d6, IS Hogs-Ro-
cents 6l0o market strong to 10 higher
heavy >, l5d5 22ia. miNel 5.0jG5 Is. light , %
al 2O Digs 55d5 90 SHEEP Receipts ZOO:
rade active at steady prccs for nil classes
lambs lTiH5.G0; muttons 751i no. Colorado
lambs 5.45. Utah arl ngs 3.75a3. 50: Utah
sheep s -. culls 0Off3 90
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

lifeieys state Early 10 the afternoon q weak
spot was reached under gradually increas'
ing liquidation aud more aggressive .ui-
tide Of room bears. who were encouraged Dy
iafe cScelient crop and weather advices from
the Eastern bcli and fairly roassuring IN
formation from the Central and Western dis
iricts On the downturn the wire houses
figured prominently as sellers Of the winter
months whiie the South sold the neat
months presumably on liquidation by New
Orleans holders The local spot market went
of sc, and Southern markets also shower
an easier undcrcurrent, all Of which Increase
tho pcssmistic feeling in the pit Prediction
for ! rapidly increasing movement added 70
the dismsy OF smaller longs and prompted
Eight selling for short account
At The close the market was quiet ana
steady With prices / point higher to points
lower
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
Improrement. nd nnira

Baird Texas August 49, Frank Vaughn
sold his grocery house and stock of gro-
eeries to W. E, Mayes of Baird today.
The consideration is not known. bur tho
stock and fixtures. exclusive Of the build
ing would invoice about $500
Work on Callahan county's new cour.
house Is progressing rapidly and the walls
OF me hrst story are about completed.
The Texas and Pacific Railway company
mas erected new and handsome depot At
ha-rd' and the building is credit to the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
THE LOCAL MARKET.

"A strange feature Of the egg market"
remarked produce dealer yesterday, "s the
demand from saloons, One place gives a
boiled egg with each drink. and today We
sold that place alone five cases or $50 dozen
eggs 1t IS something novel and makes the
demand good"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
Market Was Almost Iifeles.

New York. August 1.-THE cotton market
opened quiet and steady with prices un-
changed TO l point lower. but developed a
steady undertone before the close of the nrst
hour and scored an adysnce of to points
on covering and light Investment buying
based on encouraging late English cables,
light export receipts and claims that the oron
In some sections was being damaged by ad-
verse climatic conditions. But on the IN.
turn investment speculation from the public
failed TO make its appearance. and as room
bulls were naturally timld, prices subse-
auently tumhled TO last nights prices with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

Carload lots fob. cars from millers: deal
ers charge from store JtNiDe more pen -,
los on bran, 2aSc per ousht on oata ana corn
aud lU4il5c per 1oO lbs on nay
BRAN-per lOy pounds t-bHc.
WHEAT SHORrS--Per 100 pounds $lOog
10.
CORN-No. sacked 52G53
CORN CHOPS-MiXed and pure 81 050l o..
OATS Choice bright Texas 25l2q26l2;
clipped ats 2IG2s.
HAY-Alfalfa sli .5OIl2 jo ner tom tim
othy s155oai 30 South Texas prairie hay
S. .dOd6,5O North Texas and Territory So
Gi1.00.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
pnlNp rRulTs AND NuTs.

APPLES--Fsnoy evaporated. oV-Io ooNes'
7iAc. l-lb cartons SCI Cnolce evaporated, &C.
APRlCOTs-Per ID loose. i2Iac.
CITRON- In 0.lh boxes. iSc.
CURRANTs In bills &c. a5-lb boxes, clean
cd, bulk 7lac. lib cartons SaSlhc
DATES-1-lb packages iQc, oO'tb boxes &C.
FIGS California l21ac; Imported logloc'
PEACHES new stock &c,
RAISINS- California, s-oroTa, =, L. boxes
81. IS: Il box l.. l.. raisins @...-- S-erowN
L. NJ ralsirs 5O-lb boxes. iiAc: 3crosn
l. NJ raistns 50-lb boxes. Sc
Primes California 5O.6Os nc; 6O-fOs 'eI
;0-S0s &C. sO-9os Size 90-l0ls DC
Naples lgIsc walnuts :4@ljc: peanuts fancy
hand pici ed 5HG5lac No. i1at' almoads
Tataeona iec Id In sacks. Italian chestnut'
Ice. peCans selected loc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

New York. August l7.-Gencral demand TO-
cotton goods today has been up to previous
days Of the week, but can not be reported any
better than hat No change 10 prices q
blcachcd cotton or widc shcctuGs but brown
shcctingf and drills and coarse e1iored coo
tons continue easy and Irregular, Print
cloths quiet and unchanged. Prints 10 mo9
crate demand Linens quiet aud barely
steady Burlaps quiet hui hrm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

Choice fat chickens are n good request at
fun quotations. Ducks and geese, however
are not selling any too freely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
HIDES AND WOOL.
purrrn AND EGcs.

Chicago August i7.-Buttor-F Firm cream
ely t6d 20ls dairy 1iGls. Cheese-sleady at
ludil Eggs Firm; fresh l2ia. .
New York. August II. Egg. Receipts 1868
firm: Western regular packing al
raark lOmi4: Western. loss of. l53lf
Kansas City. August Il Eggs steady
fresh Missouri and Kansas stock r. cases re
turned.
st. Louis, August H. Esgs-steady at 1874.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET
Wheat Was Forced Down by liqlisHa'
Closing "a 10 rs Lower
lack OF SPECULATION THE ffAlIa|
Corn Closed Higher and Oats D.
cIined-Provis Were lrresu.
lar, Pork Closing Lower,


forced down b, liquidation, closed sav]
lower TO-DAY Corn closed he higher All a
lsc down Provisions wera IRREGULAR al
closing Soc lower, lard aqt7l4. depieissd Vi
ribs unchauG d.
Wheat opened weak unchanged TO sclw
en- September at 73AGi3lac. raw ci hui
ishncss was extracted from tighter Affsst;i
shipments and the TACT that LIVERPOOL sasys;
less decline than there was lere sssea,
September following The opening sdsSntsa .
,S'tc hut tailed 10 mold il. he hsst 4.
liquidation he'd mold on local uaasis =
wen as on some outside people WaAas!
receipts were smaller 100 bo. BE sslL4
ntiruod in uicaIy way. tbs Sssa =
m ~ was slack, tie nj oais hal! a'si aas
September gradually declined 10 sisf a's
closed weak. 24e1fsc unter YESTERDAY ';s
Ot3c, ne cnN teatuse OF tue uf.aN ~
sl.n was tne lack Of Speculation lo'a u
oe pth obJ airs.
corn VAS auict, hut firm. Recelps Y az
kaLaas stll han no. weather. WAcl tls =
D rts useu as a basis LOT lamazs tl1las.
he marker tor cats was uasI q paI r
beng only sdtiicient 10 sao~ tna' ~ r.
u&lsted. Rcce pts o4a cars
Provisions were dull, with unsApa-'
weakness IN lara. u..,, *
ESTIMATED rerotpts tomorrow Mssls -
corn 40. oats 80 cars. HOGS I4'VN A''-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

eggs 1t IS something novel and makes the
demand good
Receipts Of produce were light yesterday
Roads in the country are as bad as the
streets in the city which are not paved, and
farmers are unable to get to town with their
produce.
New cotton is coming in from the line OF
the Arkansas Pass road, and reports inG cate
a better yield in the Beevlr country than
IN any other portion of Southwest Texas.
Diummers say business in the coast country
is picking up.
Coffee Is inclined to be weak. although the
statistical position should lend strength 10
the market.
Lumber dealers report an Improvement N
the demand, with prices firm. Export trade
Is good and as crops are good IN the West
good volume OF business is to be looked
Owing to tho dizziness in leather the hide
market is weak, Wool is also slow and in
oiDed downward.
Canned goods are moving slowly. Jobbers
are placing orders for California and Pacifc
cosxt stock. Salmon is high ON account OF
the light run of fish aud short catch.
In dried fruits there S ng doing ana
no orders are being yet placed for future
delivery.
Choice fat chickens are n good request at
fun quotations Ducks and geese, however,
are not selling any too freely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
METALS.

New York, August 17.-Tin weak at 81 80
Copper quiet and unchanged. Lead dun and
at i.25. Shelter weak and partially
: points lower at i12tadll7G The iron mar
het was dull, weak and nominally unchanged
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18
NEw yoRK GYcHANon.
Less ia
Now Ynrk NInncr.

New York, August l7,--Money on call easy
at lhdlh per cent. last loan IL per cent
Prime mercantile paper 4ei5 per cent. Sier-
ling exchange steady with actual business n
bankers bills 81 i.S7h for demand and AZ
tSsG4. So commercial bills 5S3k. Silver
certificates slh@621; bar silver sic; Next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-18

London. August iT-Consos for money
esss account 1855. Bar silver steady, = l-lao
Money per cent The rate Of discount %
the open market for short bills 5St per cent
three months bills 3&d37s per cent,
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New York. August iT-The Commercial
Advertisers London financial cahicgram says
Bus ness was very slack today London
bought American shares moderately unui
New York began to sell, then the market
rel6psed also.
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FINANCIAL BRIEFS.

Paris August i7.-Three per cent rentes lul
i5c for The account. Exchange on Lohl"h
Isl i1iAc for checks. ESQ
New York August iI--Clearngs Sl'o,%lo'-
los. haIances 81 2lS. h63.
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ST GAR

New Orleans. August 17-suEar- Quiet;
oren kettle ga, centrifugal yellows 5d57s,
seconds 8d4 9-te. Molasses nominal
New York August 17.--Sugar-Raw firm; re-
fined firm
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HOUSTON WHOLESALE PRICES,
Current Quotations Round Lots
OF stnple Commodities.

These quotations are revised daily and their
correctness can be relied upon. The prices
are those ruling IN Houston wholesale
kets
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Following are the cieerasces Of Houston
banks for the week thus IA and for he cor
rsspondlnF time last year together with the
increase or decrease
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uorsroS nANK c,.eAR,xcs

can dollars 4s4 Government, State and rail-
road bonds weak