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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
STOCKS Still LIFELESS
Further Continuation of the Pre-
yailing Inertia.
Fair Distribution Of the Small Vol
ume of Business Alone Encour-
aging-No Changes of Consequence
in the Domestic Money Market
Some Activity in Sneciaities.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-The intense dull
ness which has prevailed in the market
throughout the week was unrelieved today.
The days total transactions were in
triiing volume. but Notwithstanding that
fact there was a fair distribution of specu-
lative interest. This did not appear
however TO be owing TO an yincrease in
commission house business, for outside
interests seemed to be absolutely sus-
ings news or in the developments with
the course of the day calculated to dis
turb the prevailing inertia.
As has been the case for some days, The
London quotations for American stocks
showed declines in comparison with the
local closing figures, and foreign houses
continued to sell moderately in this mar
ket. Neither one of these circumstances.
however, appeared to carry much weight
in shaping the local dealings. Notwith-
standing a material decline in open mar
het discount rates. no change was made
today in the Bank of Engiand's minimum
discount figures, the rae remaining al 4
per cent.
Inc Dalh weekly stdAtueul eh q
heavy gain in reserves. All quarters of
the London market, however, were lower,
with decline of Ia per cent appearing
In consols. II was difficult to extrac. from
the days trading anything approaching a
common speculative influence
AS regards the home political situation
it was 20 be noted that the laying Of
wagers upon the result was very active,
and rather mere interest appeared 10 be
taken therein than in the trading in
stocks II was to be noted, furthermore,
that. according to prevailing odds. Mr..
Bryan is regarded as having better
chance of obtaining his ambition.
A number of the higher priced stocks
were conspicuously strong, Consolidated
Gas, General Electric, and New Jersey
Central notably. As regards the latter, the
idea is growing that the company is to be
leased by another railway, but conjecture
as to the lessee and the terms of the lease
are still underlined. Other firm features of
the market were Baltimore and Ohio. and
Southern Pacific. The strength Of the last
ramad was based upon reports regarding
the disposition of the estate Of the late C.
p Huntington.
The movements in Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit and the local traction group generally
were extremely limited Nothing of partic'
ular interest developed in the dealings IN
the industrial quarter elmer, the Hdctud-
tions there being unusually limited. The
granger shares were Inactive and rather
heavy OF less encouraging reports regard
ing the state of the cereal crops.
There were no changes of any conse-
ouence in the money market, regarding
which 1t may be noted that in their opera
tons with the ub-Treazliry since last Fri
day the banks appear to have gained about
s., 700. Coo chiefly on account of the pay
msnts against the redemption of the old
2 per cent Government bonds.
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Entries Mt sarntoga.

SARATOGA, Aug 2S.-Entries fer tomorrow's
races:
First race-For two-year. olds FLIES; FIVE fur
longs -Infaiible. los; Zenaide, los; Fannie Maud,
los; Georgia Gardner. los; Taveta los; Kid los;
Luck, los; Guess Work, los.
Second race-For three-year-olds and upward;
one mile and ftty-Hve yards.--Godfrey. 81; Spurs.
90; Tim Carney, 100; Tryshena, 102; Annoy, 80;
Koenig, 1903; Keefa, 95 Hoods Brigade, 81.
Third raee-For three year-olds and upward
handicap; six furlOngs -Meehanus, lis; Glib
raltar. 1l3; Vulcain, ll3; Ralston, Ill; High
Jinks lO6; Clara, loj; Prejudice. 9s: Kitchener,
9s; Ring Leader, %; Elsie Barnes, s.; Cheese
straw II. 81
Fourth race-For two-year- oIds maidens; five
fmlongs.- Punctual, IOj; Cogswell, JOS; Gray
Morn, 81; Kings Favorite, Ga; The Count. Jos;
Quite Right gs; Great American, lO4; The Irish
Boy, LOG; Water Plant, lJ2
Fifth raee-For Tires year-olds and upward;
one and one-sixteen;h miles.-Intrusve, ii6;
kunja. l02; Compensation, III; Prejudice. ~;
Unsightly 80; King Brambe, 10l; First Whip,
I01
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THE RACING CALENDAR.


Sac. .1oGA, Aug. 2s.-Resuhs Of today's races;
track FAST
First rac--For two-year-old maidens; five fur
longs. Tammany Chief CBurns), to 5, won;
Colchester (Blai), Z TO 2, second; Glade Run
shaw, to 2, third. Time 02.
Se,tond raCc-For three-y ear-olds and upward !;
selling; one mile. Mi,lstrtam Gunner, to 3,
won; Althca (Brienl. Il TO I, second; Exit
{MitehelD, to l, third. Time, 1:i1.
Third race-Tne Citizens and Merchants Handi-
cap. for three elr-olds and upward; and one
sixteenth milos Charontus SHAW. to 2, won;
Advance Guard Burns, to >. second; kinney
Mack CGrne) to ), third. Time, l:45 L.
Fourth race-For three-year -ods and upward
one mile; gentlemen riders. Favonious SIR. b..
L. Smith, to 5. won; George keoue (Nr. NJ III.
SMITH, Z to 8, second; Draughtsman ttr. Hayes
to 2, third. Time, As Ia
Fifth race-For three-year-ods and upward;
one and one-eighth miles. Hoods Brigade CNed-
derstrand), ) to 2, won; Excelsis (MitchelD. )
TO ., second Rochester (BrennaB), TO l, third.
Time Sc
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Upper Marlboro Entries.


UPPER MARLBORO. Md, Aug. 2j.-The entric:
for tomouows races follow:
First race, three-quarter mile dash; purse. 500
tI.tries-narwin ". Ashton; Jewhoy, o. n Birch
field jr; Belrage, Frank Morrison and Fischer
H. b. Bowie; Death, Oden Bowie; salesman
Kassola and Our Maggie, Paca Stables; Day
dreams Blue Ridge stables; Chugnut and Shot
belt. b. d. Christian. IT,; Helena Belle. F. Gun
ninghIm. PhodiaminiI. John DuGan; Granluia
III l. Enelcking: Princess India, William lloi-
mead; c. Il. LonEhuFt, z. VI. Honey Miss Car,
ter William B. Jackson x Bro; Countess ana
ochiltree ". II. Lyle; Sappho formerly llzzie}'
f. McElhone; WaTmad W Pratt; james Monroe
and Advance. G. f. Roe; DR.. Lynch, \. B. sJe;
Frank Hough, James Sayille jr.; River Princess
c. W. & L. A. SalteT.
Second race, 2S0 class, three il five heats;
purse $3.50; entries-A'niCus. ID. Armstrong; Nut
with r.. c. Bedford; Bessie IL, j. 7; Clarke ;
Clysmore, jr, John = Cheen; khaled, \. d.
Parr; sNifector, Hanaisa. John r. Kelly; Cyelops,
j., J. c. Larrimorc; Kitty Fisher. J. f. Paur;
CroS and Lady Margaret. j. G. Nelson; Burs1ry
and Gold Bur. Ii. 4. James.
Third race, $500 class three in five heats; purse,
500; eutries-Eary. G. X. Birchfeld; Mollie ;.
and Velvet, +. Dalam; Joe D., John Dusan;
Molly, A. ID. Pan; J. r. h, John r. Kelly
Oak Wilkes. Charles White; kinstress, Pleasant
Field Farm; Chief Marshall, II. II. Straus; W.
II. " and General johnson. J. c. Nelson; Ser
pentinc. W. L. Bass.
Fourth race half mile heats. two in three;
purse 500; entries Bclrage and Fischer. II. b,
Bowie: salesman, kassola. and our Maggie.
Paca stablts; Chugnut and Shotbeit T. d. Chris
tian. jr.; Helena Belle, F. Cunningham; Grandma.
H. L. Eigleking; Princess India, William Hol-
mead: Countess and Ochiltrce, ". II. Lyle; lulu
r. and Republie, {. r. Roe; DIT. Lynch, \ y.
Slyc; Brazil, L. Il. Welborue; Mrs. Daniels. c.
W and F. A. Saltcr; Frances NJ, John Rooney.
Al o. t., UnIt.uore mud Return vim
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
BOSTON RooTERs PLEASED.
Nichols in Old Time Form, and Cham
pions at His Mercy.

BOSTON, Aug 23-Taday's game was
an agreeable change from that played by
Boston and Brooklyn on "Wednesday, and
the exhibition was the best seen here for
a long time. Boston won, to g. Nichols
was in the box against Kitson, and while
he was wild at times, kept the hits from
coming when they were most needed by
the visitors. The score:
r. II. E.
Boston ......2 o 0 0 ? 0 x-6 Il >
Brooklyn go. . 0 0 . 0 0-3 3
Bstteries-Nichols ald ClarIe; Kitson and Far
rel first base on errors-BJstuu, /; Brooklyn,
/ Lett on bascs-Boston, .; Brooklyn, H.
Bases on bagls-Ud kiJscn, /; Of Nichols,
Struck oui-By Nichols, ,; ly kitson. p Two,
base hits kitson, Collins, Freeman. stolen
bas,a- Jennings, ); Sullivan, St4hl Freeman
Kelly, Daily. Double p!ay-CoiliHs and Tenney
Passed halls-CiarEe, Farrell. Umpire-uGrst
Time OF gans-2 hours and IS minutes Attend
ancc, 5000.
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HooTED THE UMPIRE.
PittsburG Fans Take Exception 10
One of snydcr's Dcc!siGns.

PITTsBURG, Aug. GA wild throw by
Williams and singles by Bsckey and Nc
Bride gave Cincinnati two runs, and the
game in the ninth inning today. In the
seventh Wagner scored from third on a
short fly to right, but Snyder allowed 4
claim that Wagner started in before the
ball was caught, and his ruling retired the
side, The Pirates and the spectators en-
tered noisy protests until Snyder threat
ened TO forfeit the game, and then play
was resumed. Wagner, who was not
prominent in the kicking, was sent 10 the
bench. After the game a large crowd fol-
lowed Snyder to the dressing room, but
satisfied itself with hooting him. Lever
struck out ten of the visitors. The score:
X. H. T.
pittsburp 30 0 % S .
Cincinnati -. o 0 0 0 2-3 10 0
Batteries-Leever and thinner; Scott and PETIT
Stolen base Corcoran. Three-base hit-Barrett
Double Quinn and Beckey; Scott Coco
ran and Beckley; Mcbride, Peitz and Stenieldt
struck out--Ry Lever /; by Scott, l. Bases on
balis-of Leever /: of Scott, l. Hit by pitch
tr-Ely. Passed ball-Peiz. Umpire Snyder.
Attendance, ESQ. Time Of game hours and ;
minutes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

First race Fessy F., Rey Salazar, r. Q. Ban
Second race-Helen Graham. Glesseg, Maltese
Cross.
Third race-L W, Deist Lottic Hunter
Fourth race Rose Bird, Tempt Handit
Fifth race-Salyado. Old Fox, Mound Builder
Sixth race-Jessie Iarboe Pearl, SpaIdy Y
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

First racc-Lord Neville. The Light, Eight
Bells
Second racc-Leo Planter, Joe Doughty, Iron
Chancellor.
Third racc-Athara, harry H. Glen Bow
Fourth race-Orris, Ransom. Gilbert
Fifth racc-La DESTROYS, Margaret F., Seeth-
ing.
DergiiCe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

First race-Kid, Luck, Zenaids.
Second race-Hood's Brigade, Koenig. Tryshena
Third race-Meenhaus, High Jinks, Gibraltar.
Fourth race-Great American, Kings Favorite
Quite Right.
Fifth raee-First Whip, King Bramblc, Kunja
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
How the Clubs stand.
STORM STOPS THE GAZE.
Chicago and ST. Louis Complete But
Four Innings.

ST LOUIS. Aug. 23.-After Robinson
had singled to left in the fifth inning of
today's game a fearful wind and rain
storm came up. causing a postponement
OF hostilities. AS the locals did not finish
their fifth inning the game does rot
count. Both Hughey and Callahan showed
good form as far as the game went. At
tendance, 500. The score:
r. H. Z.
St. Louis. O 0 . x-2 l
tIhca5o --.-.-.-....-,---- u L
Batteries Callahan and Chance; Hughey and
Robinson. Umpire Swartwood.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
Hawthorne selections.

First race-Tyr, Selurian, Battus.
Second race-Lomond, Draw Lad, Locust Bios
som.
Third race-Woodstick Dargerline, Satin Cos..
Fourth race-r.dy Ann, Lady BTl,tanr7, lose
phue 9.
Fifth race-The Unknown, DissGlute. 0hnet
Sixth race-Handpress, Pay the tirdler, The
Devil
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

Another dead day was buried in the
stock market yesterday. The only good
thing regarding this summer market is
that it gives the brokers as complete a
rest as they could wish for the fast times
that are surely coming in the autumn and
winter months. Two-thirds Of the brok-
erage fraternity is out of New York on
its vacation. which is unusually pro-
longed and free from cares. An even
greater part Of the big and little people
VINO make up the trading and investment
class is keeping away from the street,
either or its vacation or engaged in bust
ness more or less legitimate than specu-
iation The result is that the business
Of entire days on the exchange is less than
that of half-hours during boom times.
Wednesday furnished another record day
for dullness and yesterday was little if
any better.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET,
Wheat FIuctuating, But Closes
Strong Mt Top Figures.

CHICAGO, Aug. 23.-It was another
strong day in wheat The market opened
steady, declined lie on sales for account
OF local operators. About noon the mar
ket steadied and advanced sharply on
shorts covering and good commission house
buying, due to the improved demand for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
1T HELPED WIN BATTLES.

Twenty nine officers and men wrote from the
front TO say that for scratches. bruises cuts,
wounds sore feet, and stih joints, Bucklen ;
Arnca Sllve is the best in the world. Same for
burns skin eruptions, and piles. Twenty five
cents box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Henry
Evans, Druggist. o22 Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
wa.hington stock Exchange.

Substituted States registered As. 1907,
s35Od115 Electric Light, Debenture 6 per
cent. s5O0G1O4 1-2, S5oO@1O4 IA, $1,000
1e4. and 81, 5O0G103 "a. Mergenthaler Lin
otype. 15G1S7 H. Lanston Monotype, so
gil SIS. After call-Capital Traction, "a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

dated. The will has not been made pub
lie as yet, but the tip was to the effect
that advance Information regarding it had
been obtained in some way.
The net earnings of the Tennessee Coal
and Iron Company for the month Of July
showed an increase of $4,000. The COM
pany continues to do business at the old
stand, bad times or no bad times. There
can be no question that T. c. l. stock IS
: most attractive purchase around its
present price. There was a slight aeces-
sion of activity in the stock yesterday
when the report was made public and the
quotation advanced 10 10 l-2, but later 1t
declined to 60 "a, the opening price.
The ether iron and steel securities held
their own, but made no net gain. The
iron trade papers are most encouraging in
their talk this week 1t is stated that
business is increasing in many lines and
that prices are stiffening in some quarters.
The question as to the price OF steel rails
for next year has not been decided as yet.
At present the price is that fixed year
ago, s35 a ton. 1t seems entirei' unlikely
that this rate will be maintained. in view
OF the cut in the price of pig J. on. The
present gossip is that s25 ton may be
the rate. This price will still give a good
profit to the steel companies.
A tip to buy Leather common was Cir
culated yesterday 1t was said that
Wcrmser was putting out orders in the
stock among important houses. The rsice
advanced to II and closed at 10 rs.
St. Louis and Southwestern was again
active and strong yesterday. The price
advanced Il point to % a. and closed a
the top. 1t is said that a meeting of the
company is to be held early in October
and tAat a dividend on the stock viii then
be considered. The question may be talked
over, but it seems hardly probable that
any payment will be made This year.
However, the stock is considered an ex-
celleut one by scme Of the most con-
sentative marke. people. The earnings
OF the company are quite sufficient 10
make a dividend possible if the directors
should wish TO declare it. And these
earnings are increasing steadily.
The annual statement OF the International
Paper Company is document that should
give the holders of the securities of that
company much satisfaction. II shows
more than per cent earned on the com
mon stock last year and a surplus now of
more than 10 per cent. The figures may
be summarized as follows:
Gross esrIEnts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Slc- ~ -uvv
Materials operation, ana other expenses 10 isl 900
Net earninas ........................ss So. I26.09l
Taxes and interest On bonds S42,0jl
s22s4, coo
Divid nd On preferred stock.... I,SI5,CD
Balance $780, 100
Surplus a wear aqo............ s7I.UJ0
Total surplus now on hand. .......... $4,000
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
breeding and Feeding Microbes.

The intestines are Full of disease gems that he
come active and dangerous in constipation. Gas
carets kill and expel them. Druggists, Zoe
25c, SOC.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

Sugar was extremely dull. 1t opened at
123 1-2 and closed at 1913. Chicago G7s,
although more active than Sugar, was far
from cutting the figure that it did earlier
in the week. 1t adve<ced to &c 1-2, and
closed with a net gain at SO Is. II Is
said that the business of this company at
the present time is greater than it ever
was before. American Tobacco was alnost
lifeless.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

The continuance of the advance in wheat
yesterday, as predicted in this column
from the beginning of the week, did not
seem to hurt the granger securities to any
great extent. They closed off fractional
ly, but the selling in the group was not
significant in any way
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

Jersey Central advanced yesterday
morning in rather lively way, selling as
high as 1873. Later in the day it went off
to 1876 "a. Reading first preferred at ore
time got as high as 60 3-S. but it closed
at the opening price, SO rs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

The banks have gained from the Sub
Treasury more than s., 100000 since last
Friday. and it is now believed that the
bank statement this week viii be a good
one The amount Of gold that shows it
self is constantly a recurring matter Of
surprise 10 Wall Street Call loans were
made yesterday at ! Ii per cent, as low,
with one exception. as they have ever been
made. The gossip regarding the alleged
proposition OF Russia to float loan for
s150, 600 000 in this country is not regarded
seriously as yet though it is known that
the Car would be glad to borrow gold
here II is thought to be highly i'm
probable that American bankers would be
willing TO offer the Russians the money
on terms that the Russians would accept.
Or. in other words. while there is plenty
Of money in this country anxious for in
yestment. the credit Of Russia is not quite
SO good as that Of England. II is believed
that money rates will stiffen in the near
future. though there is little prospect OF
sharp stringency. More gold is likely to
go to England and the money to move the
crops viii soon start for the West and
South.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
RECEIPTS.
EXPORTS.

Including 1850 bushels Southern and 5000
bushels Western.
''Including $40 bushels southern ami 1886
bushels Western.
EXPORTS
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Loans Of $40 r;;; $sss Sss:s:

Wagons etc, at lowest rates and on the day
YOU apply. We ioaning on the Building and
Loan association plan which makes the cost OF
carrying loans ..L----
where and allows you TO pay it of in any sized
notes you desire. running from one to twelve
months You only pay for the Of money for
the length Of time you carry it. II you have
lean with some other company we will pay it
of and advance you mere money II desired. Rates
cheeTfully given. and no cost 10 you unless loan
is made Loans made anywhere in the District.
Cali and get rates Front room. first floor. Sci.
entif. American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 F Street N. w.
noG-tf
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day.
Round trip 40 cents. via Chesapeake Beach Ry
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New York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by W. b. IIibbs & Co.. mem
bers OF she New York Stock Exchange. Iil9 +
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Southern Pacific was again yesterday one
OF the most interesting securities on the
list. 1t advanced to "a IL at one time
and closed at 80 rs. The buying was
considered good-of its kind. II was sup
posed TO come from speculative friends of
the Speyer people. II is said that this
party is talking OF the forthcoming state
ment of the company showing 3 per cent
or more earned on the stock. The other
tip sent out yesterday regarding this stock
was that Mr.. Huntington's will directs that
his Southern Pacific holdings be not liqui-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

Games Teddy.
Philadelphia at~New York.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
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Corrected daily by W. B. IIibbs & Co., mem
bers OF the New York Stock Exchange, 1913 +
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IN THE BASEBALL WORLD.
Games Yesterday.

Games Yesterday.
New York 5. Philadelphia 4.
Boston g. Brooklyn 8.
Cincinnati 3, Pittsburg 2.
st Louis Chicago-Rail
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dated The will has not been made pub
lie as yet, but the tip was to the effect
that advance Information regarding it had
been obtained in some way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24

A tip to buy Leather common was Cir
culated yesterday 1t was said that
Wcrmser was putting out orders in the
stock among important houses. The rsice
advanced to II and closed at 10 rs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-24
FINANCIAL.

We can neither write nor sing. write true
verse, bat every once in a while We lke TO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-20

LONDON, Oct 1e--There was full attend
ance at to-days session OF the wool auction
sales and business generally was cuieter. SUI
perior scoureds sold steadily and inferior grades
were slow. Merinos were in good request by the
continent and America. Good coarse greasy
stock was in demand by the American repre-
and Natals were quiet. The number OF bales
offered was 1901. Sales in detail follow: New
South Wales, 400 bales: secured. 11izdd1s ID:
greasy; 24l1d Queensland. coo bales: secured.
1l19d4ls I'd: greasy. Sd9d Victoria, LOO hale,;
secured 5i5dals Sd; greasy, 41.dgls 10 South
Australia. 100 bales: greasy. 4l41sd West Aus.
bales; secured; Cd; greasy, 5lf9lod. New Zea-
lana; $500 bales; secured. 5dGis sd greasy
4l1alod Cape of Good Hope and Natal, 900
bales; secured. 1i1sdg1s 3i4d; greasy. S&49l2d
BOSTON. Oct. 1.-THE Commercial Bulletin
tomorrow will say of the wool market: The
week has been the most active in wool sales for
some time The turning point has been reached
and good, healthy trade is looked for. Prices
are low, but are believed to be on the bottom.
London advices firm in tone Bids of &c
clean, landed for 64c quality from this side have
been turned down. French markets are frmer
on tops The sales for the week were 3.243. 90
lbs domestic and g. 900 lbs foreign. total or
3,3oS. 600 lbs for this week, against total OF
$4,000 lbs last week. and total of Z. 944 600 lbs
for the corresponding week last year. The re-
ceipts to date show decrease OF 2iS.o3S bales
domestic and an increase of $3.50 bales foreign
against last year The sales to date show de-
crease of 9SoS 200 lbs domestic and "a 800 lbs
foreign.