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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

K. OF PAT the regular meeting Of
Mechanic Lodge No. 8, K. OF p, eeld
a. ,beir hell on north Pitt street last
ri2ht. The followifg officers were iD-
s.ellsd by d. G. c., q. w. Bontz 4:
G. @. l.. D. Sullivan 6th term;
VIC. E c Rolsno; P, v, G. Moore;
M. Of W., r. n. Roland; K. Of K. and
s., E R Boyer; NJ. OF F, COas: M;
Hsnoc ck; NJ. OF E.. G. w. Bonlz: NJ. oil
CIR asrber'; l. g E. l.. Crump;
0 g.. J. NJ. Well;; Trustee, V. Q:
Moore. Ernest 4 Boyer, was elected
representative to the Grand Lodge Of
Virginil which convenes in Richmond
February Is b. Two applications for
reinstatement were received and &C.
cep,ed. and o0e application for men,
bership was referred to . committee
Mechanics Lodge is now next to the
Oldest lodge 10 the State, Alexandria
Lodge. No. l, having sur endered lts
charter 10 1866, only few months
sitter its organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

JACKSON CITY.-It is now said that
the residents of Jackson City, at the
south end of the Long Bridge, have
no Intention OF folding their tents and
quitting that locality, and that houses
are being built on the east side OF the
railroad tracks, those 90 the west be-
log IN process OF demolition for rail wsy
purposes. Those who have for years
conducted business there imagine with
a new and modern bridge the Virginia
approach will make tDat neighborhood
OF more importance thsu formerly, snd
following the instincts OF the late
Eiwio NJ. stanton, have concluded to
"stick."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

UNITED STATES CoURT.-Judge &C.
mund Waddill, of the United States
court for the eastern district OF Vir.
Qinis, will open the January term OF
court Tuesday, the TIN instant. The
date SIT for the opening was the 9Th TO-
slant, but the jurors will not be re-
uuired to report until the next day 10
order to avoid the necessity of travel
log Oh Sunday, many of them living at
q distance. At this term, the case Of
VIM. F. Webster, charged with send
ing obscene letters through the mail.
will come up for trial, but as his at
torney, Capt. Mushbsch, died since the
case was set to court postponement
may be had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

JR o. U. A. M.-Alexapdria Coun.
oil, No. 33, Jr. o. q. A. NJ, held a very
Interesting meeting last night. After
the usual routine work, the degrees OF
the order were conferred upon one
car didate, Deputy Safe Councillor w.
D. Zimmerman installed the following
officers for the ensuing six months, viz /:
Councillor. L. D. Lyles; Vice Councillor,
Clarence E. Crown; Recording Score
tary, Jss. R. Mansfield; Assistant Re.
cordiug Secretary. Chas. II. Pickin;
Eiosncial Secretary. Frank Elliott;
Treasurer. ]. Z. N. Curtin; Con-
ductor. Philip NJ. Yost; Warden,
Hsrvev Sandford; Inside Senti.
mel, Ems WilIisms; Outside Sentinel,
F. Fl. Ebhar Trustee, Cnas. H..
Plckip; Representative to the Slate
Council, w. D Zimmerman; Alternate,
J. n. Trimyer; Representative to the
funeral benefit association. J. r. N. Cur
ito. and Alternate. o. B. Hopkins. This
Council has made rapid progress both
numerically and financially sicoe lite In
stitution In this city and the report for
the past quarter will show 1t to be In q
very healthy condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

SUIT FOR A DIvoRoE.-Mrs. Ida E.
L. Tyler, whose husband, William B
Tyler, is said to come OF wealthy
Baltimore family, has begun suit in
New York against him for separation.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler. after their mar
ciage, lived 10 Fredericksburg aud In
Alexandria, and she says in her COM
Dlaint that her life in Virginia was DOT
at all happy. Ooe Of the acts Of cruelty
complained of is that Tyler threw q
whole plate Of turkey across the dinner
table at her because che was i'll and
nsd asked for a choice cut. Subse
quently she accused him OF having
sten her. and of threatening to shoot
1pT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

WEEK OF PRAYBR.-Tbe week of
prayer will begin next Monday night
and be continued ss follows:
Monday in the M. P. Church con-
Quoted by Rev. E. V. REGISTER.
Tuesday 10 the Baptist by Rev. ]. e..
8. Ewell.
Wednesday 10 the Second Presby-
terrain by Rev. J. A. J-ffers.
Tburday in the M. E trinity by
Rev. G. L. Hunt, DID,.
Friday 10 the NJ. E Church South by
Rev. F. J. Brooke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
Children EspecialIy liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely pain
ful aud II neglected often result in blood
poisoning. Children are especially liable to
,uoh mishspI bocause not so careful. As a
remedy De Wits Witch HAIL salve is un-
equalled. Draws out the fire, stop, the pin,
soon heals the wound Beware Of counter.
feits Sure cure for piles. 'DeWitt's Witch
Hszsl salve cured my baby of eczema after
two physicians gave her up," writes James
Nook, N. Webster, Ind. "The sores were so
bui she soiled two to five dresses day" For
sale BY Z. 6. Leedb eater & Cons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

PREPARING FOR A BANQUET The
aydraullon Fire Company will hold
neir 18th annual election OF officers
next Tuesday night and 10 commem-
Jrstion of the event the company will
serve bapquet for the members and q
ew -pecslly invited guests in their
call. tt committee OF arrangements
are Dusty engaged 10 perfecting their
plans for an enjoyable entertainment.
Rev. Father Csrne has been invited and
pc members OF the company say theS
know that if he c. mot be present In the
0ody ne will be in spirit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

DIAMOND RECOVERED MIR. Harry
tlelecn mann, OF tnis city, lost five
6uodred dollar diamond from his scarf
pin 10 Washington yesterday. He ct
first supposed it had been stolen while
oe was op street Car on bis way to
the electric railway station. This morn.
inR the gem was found by Conductor
WIN. Vernon OF the ele trio railway. 1t
was found lying 10 the gutter in front
OF the station 10 Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
MAINTAINING ITS REPUrATIoN.-A

MAINTAINING ITS RRPUTATIoN.-A
well-knOWn restsuraJeur OF Alexandria
10 by.goDe years fried oysters to such .
nicely bat the city gained reputation
for preparing this tempting dish, aDd
people from other places who visited
Alexandria regarded it as part of the
trip TO seek the famous hostelry end
enjoy one of the "fries." Il seems thai
the city still holds it's own 10 this
respect. Yesterday a gentleman from
Boston iodulg d 10 the dish at one OF
the restaurants, and was so pleased
with it that he ordered two dozen ano
q half which he took home with bin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN. - Rev.
JJun Wesley Beach. d. d., LII. D., for
merly pre- sident of Wesleyan University
al Middletown, Conn.,, died on Wednes =
day last. The deceased was The elder
md only brother Of the late s. Fergu.
son Beach, of tois city. He wss 70
years old and was a prominent minister
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church dur
ing the greater portion of his life. He
leaves o widow and six children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

HIGH WINDs.-The stiff southerly
wind of yesterday gained force after
night fall aud blew cold and dismal all
night. Before daybreak and after q
light ralu 1t changed to the northwest
from which quarter it still holds. The
sky during the day has been clear, but
the temperature has fallen considerably
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

POLICE CoURT.-For the fourth con-
secuuve day there have been no cases on
she docket of the Police Court. The
members of the force who patrol the
city day and night report nothing out
side of the ordinary. Tnis lie a happy
state of affairs and may be the fruits OF
new years resolves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

DEATH OF AN ALBXANDRIAN Mr..
Thomas G. Kell, con OF the late IL &C
Kel, died 10 Washington yesterday al
ternOon. The deceased was born and
raised 10 Alexandra, but for several
years b al lived 10 Washington where
ne hsG been engaged in business. Jovisl
end companionsble, Mr.. Kell had macy
friends aud acquaiutsnces both In this
city and Washington, all Of whom will
regret to learn 81 bis death. While q
resident Of the capital city, he made
frequent visits to bis old home where
he was always warmly welcomed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

NEARING CoMPLETIoN.-Messrs. Gu
yillier aud Wesdon have almost CON.
pleled the vitri6ed brick roadway and
curling on Fairfax street from kiog TO
Printers Alley, which has greatly im-
proved that portion OF the square. IL is
said that the work will probably be con-
tinued TO Duke street during the com
Ing summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

DIR. Bulls Celebrated Pills cures
many Ills. One pill dose. Box, so pills,
10 cts. Cure Constipation, Liver Troubles
Biiousnas, Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and
Poor Blood, Female Complaints Stomach and
Bowel Disorders. DR.. Bulls Pills never
gripe. Sold By Richard Gibson and All drug.
gss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
Cont Live Together.

Constipation and health never 20 together
Re Wits Little Early Risers promote easy
action OF the bowels without distress. Il
have been troubled with oostiveness nine
years" says J. o. Greene, Depsuw, Ind. Il
have tried many remedies bat Little Early
Risers give best results
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

Washington Southern Railway TX
cursion Tickets to Charleston, >. O.
Exposition excursion tickets 10 tbarleston
via Richmond on sale at Washington South
ern Railway station st rAd1ced rato'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUTNIEE TABIETs
All druggists refund the money il ii fails TO
euro. E. W. GROVES signature is on each
hov 0hn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For this sec
ton fair tonight with cold wave saturday
fair and cod fresh to brisk northerly wind''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

Interstate and West Indian Exposi-
tion. Charleston, =. o., DE cember L,
1901, to June 1, 1902.
On account OF the above the Southern Rail-
way offers ticket to Charleston. 3. c., and re.
urn at greatly reduced rates. For full In.
70 nation, tickets, etc, call on nearest ticket
agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
LOCAL MATTERS

Pun rises tomorrow at 7:19 8. m. and sets
ASP y. NJ. Eigh water at 2:13 a. m. ana
3;44 D. no.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
Muslin
Underwear.

We are making attractive offerings
in our Ladies' Muslin Underwear
Department. Our lines are large and
complete. The materials used are
the best and the garments are care
fully made by one of the best sani-
tary factories in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

THE annual nesting OF the stock holders
4. ofTHE kcLACHLEN REAL ESTATE
4 LOAN 20. for the election Of Q board Of
directors for the ensuing year, will te held
TUESDAY, January IA, 1907, at IL o'clock
a. ID, ut the office OF the company, No. 1913
south Fairfax .lre 81, Alexsndris, Va.
JAMES F. HOOD, PTesi tent.
A. M. MoLACHLEN,
iy3A1O Secretary ard Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
Stops the Cough

Laxative BIomo-Quinine Tablets cure 3
cold In one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

Conve' ton Educational association
Columbia, ,. O, December 1920.
On sccouut Of the above the so1ihero Rail.
way offers ckets to Charleston, s. C., Frd re.
turn at gresily reduced rates. For fuli in'
formation, tickets. etc.. call on nearest ticket
sfent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
Our Great Sale OF
Wrappers and Waists
Is Still Going On.

Bugs and Lace Curtains 400 10 $40.
Cent? Bows. &c rfs. Four-in-Hands and
Tecks, choice 25c.
200 Ladies' and Gents Umbrellas, having
purchased sn entire line OF samples which
We will put on sale. Choice 81, %.
Beautiful collection OF Pictures 19c, 20,
49,, 69c and 81 SO:
200 yards OF sll shades Of Taffeta Silk re-
ducei 10 29c-
Black sateen Skirts All prices. A special
value at Toe.
Ladies' ard Cbildren's focketbooks. all
styles. Choice &c to $1.eS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
g Mp..>t~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
LaxafiYe BrOmO=Quirine Tablets
the r. . cures cold IA Ohs SAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
LOST.

r OST.-On tho street or on sn e'e trio car
- on Thursdiy, January Q. Jr. o. U
A. N PIN with the letters J. E. engraved
upon II. A suitable reward will be paid for
It's return 70 Captain JAMES ELLIOTT,
corr or Fairfax add Cameron strests. ia3 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03
M. Ruben s. Sons.

gRS' NJ sETG" @. Notice Is
- be eby gwen that the annual mce'inS OF
t'e stockholders Of the W. T. WALKER
BRICK 90. will be held at IL o'clock 3. m
on WEDNESDAY,, January 15. 1902. at the
principal Office OF the company, Arlington,
Va, for the purpo,e OF eleclipgA pre'idtn',
and directors and Transaction Of other blsi-
noes
By order OF the Presdeot
CHAS. J. NALKEB, Secretary.
fv2 IN IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-03

Distinction in dress cannot be
maintained without that perfection
OF style and ft which the perfect
fitting Corset gives to the figure. La
dies who wear the r & G.. or the
American Lady Straight Front Cor.
sets, which we sell at 81 a pair, not
only have style but comfort. We
have them in black and white.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-02-19
by Telegraph.

Kansas. CITY. Mo-, Feb. is-Cattle- Receipts
9 naiSss SsS ss,1 sas reSans 800 saes market
choice export and dressed-beef steers ssa6.e,;
fair to good si1oa6: stockers and feeders 81 5oa
8 Western fed steers a. .aI5.G5; Texas and In
native cows ::sft.75; helfers .s.55a5.2s: Gamers
vas: bulls S2I4.5o: calves a750t6.1J 10. Hogs
Receipts 1i.oc; few light weights sold early at
at 5G1oc lower: top $780, bulk of sales s6 $50
SO: heavy S. ,5@6:3o; mixed packers s,.s5G6.l5:
light S5.S5N6.l0: pigs s4.Ioa5.10. Sheep-Receipts
s.l5G6.75: Western lambs IS. 46a6 s9: native
wethers S5I5i5: Western wethers s5ft5.15: year
iinss s.; s9G6 As; ewes S.s5a55o; culls and feed
St. Joseph. Mo-. Feb. 1s-cattle-- Receipts l.
500: steady: natives Mas.75: cows and hcifers
Tfas tssb5s @ head and oc te s
lower light and light mixed S.50Qs: medium
and heavy g sOgs 2: pigs sa.2;ahso: Sheer
lambs S. 7od 8 50: Western sheep aGs.1a.
Chicago. Feb 1s.-Cattle-Recelpts 5000 active.
strong: good to prime steers nominal. Ss5oH';
f. eSum eows s'ossf's Se srs and
Gamers 81 e5d2 Is; bulls s25ld4s,; calves S2 500
rs: Texas fed steers s4.4OQ5. rs. HoSs-Receipts
to-day 1900; Tomorrow 4..0o: left over 5000:
s.. 75d6.25 good to choice heavy 81. .20I6 rough
heavy s5S5ds1 Ia lieht s.. .59a5. so: bulk of sales
s. .sa9s. 20. sheep-Receip:s 1900: sheep and nd
fair to choice mixed s. .s544 so:. Western sheep
4.5oGs: native lambs and yearings 81. l5Gs. IS:
Western lambs S 2sassS Official ysstess,dssgy !, az
Shipments-Cattle 5.O19: hogs r. SIG: sheep i.1ss;
New York. Feb. 1s.-Beeves-Receipts 4oS. all
Consigned direct cars Of steers .old az sa
dressed weight; refrigerator beef at 10Dl011e J:
exports to-day s19 beeves. 1.3i0 sheep and Loo
quarters Of feef Calves-Receipts 39l veals dull.
Ssq9; Westerns 50 50d3 IS few selected at 81. 60
Sheep and lambs-Receipts ASl; sheep firm:
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-02-19
| LIQUIDATION is RESUMED
IN TRUST COMPANY STOCKS.
MORNING GAINS ARE WIPED
OUT.
fractions Freely Sold and Cen
eraI Tone of List
Bearish.

After advancing slightly at the morning
session. local trust company stocks aSain
slumped off Yesterday afternoon, and ina
close was weak on the active issues Early
buying was mainly in small lots. and. eN-
cept in a few cases for the accounts of out
side speculalors, VINO believed the bottom
had been reached. There was little evidence
of inside support. The trust-company group
was not tne only weak spot. fractions
were treeiy unIoaded. St. Louis Transit aft
er opening at s3l. eased off to So,sTs. at
which price the bulk of transactions were
recorded. United Railways preferred was
sharply on the downturn. with saies at
$Si, sSSS5l2 and $S3.I5. The per cent bonds
We're very active. and were well taken at
SS9l, and $50.
In the trust company list small advances
were the rule. except in the case of Lincoln.
which extremely weak. at $261. Il
advanced s. u share. to s30S. Colonial Trust
was higher ut S2os50 and SeC!.50. and Ger
ma mia in fair demand at S20lIo and so. 81
Granite-f fi- Metallic sold at s2.62la and
s2.67is.
In the afternoon, there was heavy liqui-'
Gown. Transit again sold at SS0.s7I2, and
an odd lot was let go at $500. The preferred
stock was neglected, and the per cent
bonds were fraCtionally stronger at $50 20
New Commonwealth advanced to $500. 30.
Germania dropped TO $20i.25 and Missouri
Trust TO $1,000. The heaviest slump was
hat Of Lincoln Trust, which was offered
down TO S251, with sales at $500 and $3.50
Third National was in good demand, with
sales at S2i3s7is S343.io and S2i350
Laclede Gas common sold at SOL and
American Gold Mining at 81
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-02-19

New York. Feb. 1s.-Spot cotton closed quiet:
ss o bas Futures ease vsqy ai' seahs lS
Feb. sec: March s.s,c; April sS4c; slay ssgc;
Oct; 7.s5c. The market opened Guiet and steady,
With prsss ia2 points hifhsr in keeping wit,
expected. Soon after the cali the room lost its
and slowly but surel. the market eased OFT
Liverpool reluctantly responded to this decline
some so extent as We'll Al midday the estimates
ceipts made their appearance. and were far
larger than expected. The room at once put ont
additional ss,; N short lines and % smaller holders lost
forced of TO s5Oc, and gave every Indication
sure s but when sas eapsea ase I large %a
buying orders came to the front and commits
Not until May had t reaehed "eS s5sc ' wond @ 1H the
bear believe that positive Improvement was
ao,ion ap to @ Soc % and other s 10 months % n ne s
ton Throughout the late session the trading
cited and ferersh BUYERS at top prices. Fear
that Liverpool will come much higher in the
market tonight urged The shorts and .stimu-
lated new buyins. The market closed very
hishef March cot cotton M was PICKED W up ease@iy PS
by well-known commission broker. lending to
would be wanted by parties long on that option
New Orleans { ek La Feb
s.eeas 2sc. MAY s.s+ds.a5c. June s59Gs 4lc. July
sass as Aug srs;nS9a ss9sao Spot % eett@n hrm
I-16c. low middiins i5-lac. middling 5 a-lcc.
ccipts SAG: stock S52 5cl
Liverpool. Feb. 1s.-Cottou-Spot- Small bust
ness doing. prices In buyers fayhr: American
middling 11-l6d. The GALES of the day were
6.010 bales Of which 800 were for speculation and
export and included 5.s0o American. Receipts
4sooo bales. including $500 American; Futures
opened quiet and closed steady: American mid
ding g. O. C.: Fob. ss-6iT4 2ae4d s. Feb
March 3..G4d b. Marsh-April s7-sid b.. April
Nav 37-64d b.. May-June 4 31-6id b., June-July
37-64d b.. Jny-AuS. 37-64d b.. Aug Sept
T. sl-SiG4 32-64d b.. Sept 2e-6td g. Oct
Nov. 1S-64d 8.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-02-19
CORN SHOWS WEAKNESS IN
OTHERWISE FAIR MARKET.
WHEAT MAKES SLIGHT GAIN
FOR THE DAY.
Trade in Oats Decidedly Slow and
Range Is NarrOw-Provisions
Make Dull Record.

Chicago, Feb. iS.-Corn showed pronounced
weakness for time today and worked
against fairly good tone in the other
grains. Dullness still hung over all pits.
however. and at the close May wheat was
shade higher. May corn i@..sc lower
and May oats l-Gt,c lower. Provisions
close u "A shade to 2i.. NJ.
wheat.
Wheat had dull and narrow market.
The range was within iac. and. III the main,
the tone was fairly firm. News was gem
orally bearish. but an unexpected firmness
in Liverpool cables. based on talk III Il
Erain- import GUty and on cold weather.
helped the market here materially At the
open hS. Trade was principally among tue
locals. with some small buying and cover
ing early. ST. Louis was IL seller nero.
ana though there was some Improvement
IA the cash and export situations, Dear-
lsn ttelnE developed on corn stump ana
depressed prices. May opened unchanged
TO .sc up al To@c to Is'sc sold to 7Siac ana
then dropped to iSc. There was a good re-
SUIT from the bulliSh nature of the Brad
streets worlds available report. but tho
liberal professional selling and reports of
increased offerings in the Southwest worked
against an advance. May closed steady. It
shade up. at 7Si4I$sc. Local receipts we're
n3 40 Tars; IT,, OF contract grade grade minasaloils
Sti cars. making tota! for the three
points of iSs cars against 40 last week and
@ b year nES 1a Gsepts bp nf mgre car
-,
S"aboard clearanCes In wheat and flour
tuualed lli0n bu. The worlds visible sup
ply decreased lISSe9 bu.. compared to an
increase last year of LOCO 'to bu. The sea-
hoard reported Il loads, taken for export.
Corn.
Lower cables and professional selling
started slump in corn that for a time
bid fair TO d"moraiiTe prices. AT the open
Ing there was n weal.Sess felt. but prices
did not sag much. because there was no
eariy-selling pressure. The market was
very small one. but when reports began
coming In that offerings west of the river
We're liberal and that railways We're eN-
pecting a decidedly fresr movement soon.
some active selling set in. May. which had
sold around Glsic. dropped rapidly to Glc.
tomniss!on-hnuseS We're the best buyers
until near the close. when shorts covered
for profits. helping in sharp rally. May
closed weak, ieG'sc lower. at 6ii4H2sc. Re
ceipts We're Jos cars.
Oats.
The market for cats was extremely SLOW.
There was fair und.1one and Il good
deal OF independence shown early. The
corn break. however, worked against the
steady feeling. and in the absence of an
active trad. prices suffered trifie. May
closed isul4c down al 1870. Receipts were
lSS cars.