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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
H. & b. Beer Co.'s Cotton Letter

New Orleans. Dec. 1.-LiverpooI adj
wees were not encouraging. conse
quentiy our market opened point low
er and subsequently, declined S@1o
additional on a continuance of renorts
from the interior stating that the ton
crop was opening in Texas and all
other states. The easiness of spots also
assisted In the decline. and the net
loss on the day was 9010 points. Man
chester cables say trading in cloths
was below the average last week. The
demand from China was adversely af-
fected by the decline in silver and the
occasional offers received from that
country and lesser Eastern outlets
were unacceptable. The Indian in
quiry was chiefly for fine light goods
The number of looms now idle at
blackburn is reported to be increas-
ing. The movement continues restrict
ed, and 1t looks as if there will be no
decided increase for some time. ow-
ing to the greatest car famine ever
known in the South. Large quanti-
ties of cotton have been bought for
immediate shipment from interior
points throughout the South, yet the
scarcity of cars has delayed these pur-
chases many weeks already, and there
is no immediate prospect of the stu
alton being relieved. The general i'm
preston is the bureaus estimate will
be under 100000. However, the near
approach of the date of the issuance
causes uneasiness, especially as the
New Orleans Times Democrat esti-
mates the crop at 100000. In other
words, while every one expects a bull
ish bureau, there are, some who are
afraid it may not be as bullish as
looked for. Pending the bureau the
chances are there will be no decided
change in values.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.

New Orleans. Dec. 1.-The spot cot
ton market was dull to-day. Condi-
tons at Liverpool and in the markets
on this side were such that the Cot
ton Exchange Committee reduced quo
tations 1-16c on all grades.
Futures under the lead of New York
opened 1 to points down. After the
opening call there were frequent fiuc-
tuations with decided leaning to
lower prices, the figures at the close
showing net losses of to IL points
compared with Saturdays closing.
New Orleans, Dec. 1.-Cotton futures
closed steady: December, 7.g3@7 CSC ;
January, SOLOS. O2c; February, s. O5G
sore; March, S.11@S 12c; April, $500
S,15c; May, S,15@S Ice; June, S.17@
S.19c; July, S.19d8. zoe.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
LaVERrOOLe COTTON 7.MARISET.

Loyerpool Dec. 1.-Cotton: Spot,
moderate business done. I prices un-
changed; American middling, 452d.
The sales of the day were 10000 bales.
of which 500 were for speculation and
export and included $500 American.
Receipts, $4,000 bales, all American.
Futures opened quiet and closed
quiet; American middling. g. o. c.;
December, 4.45@4.46c; December-Jan-
uary, AID; January February, 4.49@
444d; February March 4.43m4. k4d;
Mareh-April, 443@4.44d; 'April-May.
444d; May-June, AID; June-JulN
Aid; July-August, 444d.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
COTTON FUTURES Ar NEW YORK

New York. Dec. 1.-Cotton futures
opened quiet. December, S32c bid;
January, $3.50 bid; February, S.24c
bid; March, S26c; April. S.26c bid; May,
S.26c; June, S.26c; July, S.26c bid;
August S1Sc; September, ISL
Futures closed barely steady. De-
cember, S.25c January, S.24c; February,
S!5c; March, S.1Sc; April, Sic; May,
S.1Sc; June, S.19c; July, S.2Oc; August.
S.O3c >
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
DRY GOODS.

New York. Dec. There has been
no change in the market to-day of any
account. The general demand has
again been quiet. Coarse colored cot
tons and mapped cotton goods continue
scarce and firm in prices. Brown sheet
ings and drills dull and outside of
leading brands, prices show some irreg-
ularity. Print cloths are quiet and I'M
changed. Prints in steady demand at
previous prices
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
MONEY MARKET.

New York, Dec 1.-Money on call
firm at 4k45h per cent. closing, 4615
per cent; time money steady so days
per cent; 80 days per cent; six
months, 5h06 per cent Prime ner-
camille paper. 5h@6 per cent; sterling
exchange, firm with actual business in
bankers bills at. s4S7. f25Q4 1875 for de-
mand, and at s4g3. 5004s3.e25 for six
~ day bills: posted rates. S4S4ik and
Sass; commercial bills, s4.S30t4.5f: bar
silver. 5Sake: Mexican dollars, 375zc:
Irregular.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York. Dec. i.-To-day's stock
market made rather notable show
Of strength and prices were lifted quite
generally ! per cent on more. This
feet d movements in special stock in
which speculative campaign was gs-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S cotton


New York. Dec. IA dull market
is about all that can be written of the
action of the market to-day. Receipts
are light, the semi-weekly interior
movement promises to be light, the bu-
reau report on Wednesday is expected
to be bullish in keeping with the pre-
vious reports and the markets are dull.
Probably because the trade believe the
bad weather in the South and the, car
shortage is checking the movement to
such an extent that it does not indi-
cate either the business done or the
cotton still to come forward. The
commercial estimates are all over H.
100000, while the government Is ex-
pected to be less on account of the poor
reports it issued in September and Oc-
tober. The trade will do nothing I'M
til they see further. The large esti-
mate of the Savannah Exchange caused
the decline in the afternoon. 1t check
ed outside buying. The spot market
was quiet points decline.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
FINANCIAL.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE - Market
weak. Commercial demand, sterling.
s4.S4k; 80 days, 1872; 80 days, s4.SO%;
French, 5.22; Swiss 60 days, 5.22h; Bel
gian. $5.20A; marks, so Gays, So S-1c; 50
days, "a lie.
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE - Banks
are buying at u discount; selling up
to 5@25, 10c; 25@50, 15c; 5001O0. zoe:
100000, Csc; 5000 and over par.
SECURITIES-The market is quiet
1r.tl
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

Turpentine steady.
Z Charleston, Dec. 1.-Turpentine and
rosin unchanged.
Wilmington, N. c.. Dec. 1.-Spirits
turpentine, nothing doing; receipts, 10
casks. Rosin firm, 81. 1901 .35; receipts,
209. Crude turpentine firm, $1.75 to
So. co. receipts, rs. Tar firm, 81 so; re-
ceipts, II.
New Orleans. Dec. 1.-Receipts:
Rosin, 622 barrels; turpentine, 327.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
NAVAL STORES.

Monday. Dec. l.
SPIRITS-The turpentine market
opened firm at sic, sales 1862. and
closed firm and unchanged. no sales
The demand was satisfactory. Re-
ceipts, 1,273. and the exports. 202.
ROSINS-The market closed firm
and unchanged. with opening sales of
$50. Receipts, Alta, and the exports,
g G3O. Prices as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
COTTON FUTURES.

New York, Dec. 1.-The cotton mar
ket opened quiet with prices unchnng-
20 20 a decline OF 2 points ana inn
mediately sold on few points fur
ther under unfayOfable cables and a
Tear mat too much long cotton had
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
Market quiet; sales, 1872.


Galveston-Easy; middling, s 3-16;
net receipts, 5,792; gross, 5,792; sales, L.
043; stock, 297, 304. Exports-Great
Britain. 1884; coastwise. 1922; France,
1865
Norfolk-Quiet; middling, 3-16; net
receipts, S,45S; gross, 3,45S; sales, All;
stock, 1881. Exports-Coastwise, o.
756.
Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 81;
net receipts, Ala; gross, 1,419; stock, s.
S43.
Boston-Quiet; middling $685. net re-
ceipts, ST.; gross, 1882. Exports-Great
Britain; 1,400.
Wilmington-Firm; middling, ~; net
receipts, 1929; gross, 1929; sales, 131;
stock, 1855. !Exports-Great Britain,
$4,000; coastwise, 500.
Philadelphia-Quiet; middling, S.75;
net receipts, 49, gross, 433; stock, g.
002.
Savannah-Quiet; middling, IA; net
receipts. SAB; gross, SAB; sales, 90;
stock, 157,62S. Exports--Coastwise, l.
$50; continent, 1869.
New Orleans-Quiet; middling, Z
1915; net receipts, 11,5S5; gross, IL, 5s5;
sales, 1850; stock, 379,269. Exports
Great Britain, $500.
Mobile-Dull; middling, 77s; net re-
ceipts, 1925; gross, 1925; sales. 100;
stock, 26,014. ~Exports-CoaStwis 400.
'Memphis-Steady; middling, s.; net
receipts, 5,435; gross, 1921; sales, g.
500; stock, 1929.
*Augusta-Firm; middling, tx; net
receipts, 99s; gross, 1.O25; sales, 939;
stock, 59.942.
Charleston-Quiet; middling, 7%; net
receipts, 2,375; gross, 2,375; stock, 49,
$50
'Cincinnati-Quiet; middling, ss; net
receipts, 1885, gross, 1,196; sales, SO;
stock. 1852.
$Louisville-Firm; middling, 81.
NSt. Louis-Steady; mfddling, 8; net
receipts, 700; gross, 5,19S; sales. 155;
stock, 24,271.'
*Houston-Easy; middling. Sh; net
receipts, 5.392; gross, 5,392; sales. 1905;
stock. 56,O66.
New York-Quiet; middling, $50; net
receipts, 1884; gross, $3.50; sales. 33, 400;
stock, lilo.
Total To-day, at ALI Seaports-Net
39,015; Great Britain, 1884; France, r.
$685. continent, 1909; stock, 1,20429S.
Consolidated, at ALI Seaports-Net
los, 713; Great Britain, 1852; France
1858; continent, 20209.
Total Since Sept. 1, at All Seaports-
Net, 1868, 46S; Great Britain, 1853, 142;
France, 1851; continent, 1,093,557.
Not included in totals.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

Trains arrive Savannah as follows:
No. 20, daily. from New York, WASH
ington, Richmond and Cincinnati. b;lO
a. m.
No. SO. daily from New York and
Washington. 1905 p. m.
NO: 30, daily from all points west.
via Jesup, 1920 a. IN.
No. 81. daily, from all points west,
via Jesup, 1850 p. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Union Depot.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE. ETC.
Trains SO and "a, NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. vesti-
buled limited trains, with Pullman
Dra wing-roonl Sleeping Cars between
Savannah and New York. Connect at
Washington with Colonial Express for
Boston. Pullman Sleeping Cars be-
Charlotte and Norfolk Dining Cars
serve all meals between Savannah and
New York.
Trains IS and "a connect at Jesup
with through Pullman Drawing room
Sleeping Cars operated from and to
Kansas City via Birmingham, and
from and to Cincinnati via Chatt1-
nooga.
Trains 20 and 80, THE WASHING
TON AND FLORIDA LIMITED.
Vestibuled limited trains, carrying
Pullman wing-room Sleeping Cars
between Savannah and New York.
Dining Cars serve all meals between
Savannah and Washington. Also
Pullman Drawing Sleeping Cars
between Savannah. and Cincinnati,
through Asheville and THE Land of
the Sky"
For information as to rates. sched-
ules, etc., apply to
C. Fl. .ACKERT, G.. NJ Washing
ton, d. c.
s. H. HARDwIcK. q. P. A. WASH
". II. TAYLoE. A. c. p. A.. ATTAIN
ia. Ga.
r. C.. BLATTNER,e Depot Ticket
| Agent. Union Depot, Savannah, Ga.
e. q. THOMSON, @. P. g. T. A.. Sa-
vannah, Ga. 141 Bull street. Phones
$50
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

day, but there are no longer regarded
as of consequence. A rise in silver
prevented more than a Slight loss in
values. Receipts at ports were SO, 000
against $4,000 last year. Gables show
points loss,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02


The estimate of the cotton crop by
the members of the Savannah Cotton
Exchange to-day puts the average of
fifty-nine guesses at 11,190779 bales
with the highest guess 12,1O1 ,0O0 and
the lowest 10.111,1 ITO. 1t is customary
for the exchange to estimate the crop
yearly, and their uniform accuracy in
the past gives it weight in trade cir
cles. The late decline in cotton fu-
lures on the New York Exchange was
attributed to the Savannah estimate.
The guess also had the effect of check
ing the buying of spot cotton.
Locally there was not much eager
ness to buy cotton, though the mar
kets were on the whole fairly well
maintained in view of the sharp losses
of to II points at both New York and
New Orleans. Backwardness on the
part of the foreign trade, caused by
convictions in European markets of a
big American crop, had much to do
with the moderate business transacted
The interior We're not free sellers, for
prices did not suit them. The current
local quotation for basis good mid
ding cotton in the fob. market was
sac.
Turpentine closed, firm at sic, with
the demand fair. Resins closed firm
and unchanged, with the demand fair.
The WHOLESALERS markets closed steady.
Resume of the markets as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
VIDALIA ROUTE.
The Macon, Duhlin and
Savannah r. r. Co..

in connection with the seaboard Air
Line Railway at vidalia,. Ga, opera ties
through Day Coaches and Parlor Cars
daily between Savannah, Dublin and
Macon without change making close
connection at Macon fer Atlanta, Biz
mingham, Chattanooga and all points
North and West. Trains arrive and
depart form Union Depot on Goth me-
'ridian time, one hour slower than Sa-
vannah city time, as follows:
WEST BOUND. EAST BOUND.
700 amILv Savannah. Art $3.50 pm
1913 am Ar 49,. Dublina.. Lv 4:24 pm
1:25 pm Ar Macon. Lv 2:30 pm
4:10 pm Ar -. Atlanta. LvI12 05 pm
City Ticket Office No. Bull street.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
COTTON.

Spot cotton closed quiet and un-
changed, with sales by factors of 1852.
Receipts were SAP, against 9.469 last
year, and 1888 two years ago. The
demand was fair. The country were
backward sellers through the f. O. b.
market. The current quotation was
SIC. Local sentiment inclines to a crop
of 11,190779 bales, as shown by to-
days average of fifty-nine estimates
by members of the Cotton Exchange
The following were the official spot
quotations at the close Of the market
at the Cotton Exchange to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
MURPHY & CO.. INC.

Board of Trade Building. Savannah.
FriVate leased wires direct to New
1ork, chicago and New Orleans.
SoAfoN' STOCKS AND GRAIN.
New York Office, No. 81 Broadway.
omees In principal cities throughout
.ns south Write for our market man
uai and book containing instruction for
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
Savannah and StateSbOrO R'y
Through Passenger Trains
Savannah to Statesboro
VIA
Seaboard and S. & s. R'y.
Effective Sunday, Nov. %.

Effective Sunday, Nov. %.
Leave Savannah daily 400 p. m.
Arrive Statesboro, SIS p. m.
Leave Statesboro, 700 a. m.
Arrive Savannah, 9:15 a. m.
Another train, connecting at Cuy1er,
leaves Savannah 100 a. m, arrive
Statesboro, 10 a. m. Leave Statesboro
p. m, arrive Savannah $3.50 p. m.
Shortest and Quickest Route
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
IN Southern
ON Railway.

Trains arrive and depart Savannah
oy sOth meridian time-one hour slow
er than city time.
Schedule Effective Nov. 80, 1902.
40 THE NORTH AND EAST.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
srAsLIsHEp 1872.

J&fSiEi;lf
WGEORGLA,l
Il - RYeO. ~
Schedule Effective Oct. s. 1902
Trains arrive and depart from Can
trail Station, West Broad, foot OF
Liberty street, except for Tybee.
10th Meridian Time-One hour slower
than city time.
Leave Arrive
savannah: Savannah:
Augusta, Macon, At
lanta. Athens, Cow
Iington,, Milledgeville,
. Z Ooam Americas, Albany 10pm
and intermediate
points.
I Z OOaml statesboro, stillmorelt lOpm
and Brewton.
Augusta, Macon,
Atlanta, Athens,
8 oopm Columbus. Birming-j. ooam
ham, Americas,
Albany, Eufaula,
and Troy.
Dover
8 OOpm and statesboro I As am
Accommodation.
Dover, statesboro.
10pml Stillmore and 40 40am
Dublin!
Guyton.
00pm Accommodation r 6 90 am
BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND TY-
Trains arrive at and depart from
Tybee depot. Randolph street. foot of
President.
STANDARD Goth meridian) time one
hour slower than. Savannah city time.
LEAVE SAVANNAH.
1900 a. m, $3.50 p. m.
LEAVE TYBEE.
"9.45 a. m. %4.30 p. m. ..s
FDaily. fExcept Sunday.
Connections made at terminal points
with all trains Northwest, West and
Southwest. tF .
Sleeping cars on night trains between
Savannah and Augusta, Macon. At
lanta, Columbus, Ga, and Birming-
ham, Ala. c-3
Parlor cars on day trains between
Savannah, Macon and Atlanta.
For, complete information. schedules,
rates and connections. apply to
w. G. BREWER, City Ticket and
Passenger Agent, 1o7 Bull street, or
w. R. MCINTYRE, Depot Ticket
Agent.
]. c. HALLE, Cen. Pass. Agent.
r. J. ROBINSON, Asst. Genl Pass
Agent. "a '.>s
THEO. d. KLINE. General supt.
Savannah. Ga.
w. A. wINBURN, wee President and
Traffic Manager. ~
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
TRADE AND FINANCE
COTTON MARKETS AFFECTED By
THE SAVANNAH CROP GUESS.
s
TRADE SAY 1L1eo,779.
NEW YORK MARKET DECLINES AT
THE CLOSE ON THE LOCAL GUESS.

in Spot Cotton Was Also Az
fected-Turpentine Closed Firm mt
sic, with the Demand Moderate.
ROsjns Closed Firm = Wholesale
Markets Steady-LocaI and TeIe-
graphic Markets.
The Morning News Office,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.

EFFECTIVE DEC. 1902.
Meridian Time-one Hour Slower Than City Time
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

Trains Operated By Goth /
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

Schedule Effective Oct. s, 1902
Trains arrive and depart from Can
trail Station, West Broad, foot OF
Liberty street. except for Tybee.
soth Meridian Time-One hour slower
than city time.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28
scTRESs's MAID DISCHARGED.

Lizzie whiting OF No. 2S7 West Fortieth-st., the
colored maid OF Elita Proctor Otis. the actress,
was discharged when arraigned on the charge OF
larceny in the Jefferson Market Court yesterday.
She was charged with stealing jewelry worth 81 900
from the actress whose husband. Mr.. Camp, ap-
neared in court and told Magistrate Hogan that as
most of the stolen property had been recovered,
and as his wife had always liked her maid. he
wished TO withdraw the complaint. Magistrate
Hogan tried TO induce Mr.. Camp to stand by the
complaint, saying that the prosecution of such
csses had a salutary effect but Mr.. Camp de-
s.Jined Il, DO SO. The girl admitted that she had
taken some articles belonging to Mrs. Camp, but
declared that she had pawned them to raise money
for food while the Camps Were away
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28
PETER F. MEYER BUYS SHEEP

The annual sale Of the surplus animals in the
Central Park Zoo was held yesterday, and resulted
in spirited bidding and good prices Among those
making purchases were Peter f Meyer and Dr. +
J. Partridge.
Four Dorset sheep. ewes. were bought by Mr.
Never; two for $50 apiece. for $40 and one for
S. Mr. Meyer purchased Il Dorset ram for
S2n Three pairs of elks sold. one falloH
buck which there was spirited bidding. was
obtained by DR. Partridge for Sal DR. Partridge
will take his purchases Storm King in the Cats
Kills and Mr.. Meyer sends his TO Greenwich, Conn
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28

foreign Resorts.
HOTELS IN ENGLAND.
SOUTHSEA. PORTSMOUTH.
n.-a-Io,l,3rr tho a0le0f and
Royal Pier Hotel,
Upper Norwood. Queens Hotel.

Isle of Wight Facing the Kings Residence at osborne
Frequent Cowes. Ryde Southampton and othef
places
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28
TWO NEW CAR AHEAD LAWS DRAWN UP

Car ahead ordinances are in two of the COM
,,5ttees of the Board of Aldermen. and probably
hoth committees will report favorably next Tues
dav on these two distinctive ordinances The orig
inal ordinance was objected TO recently by Justice
Joseph inasmuch il did not specify where the
signboard should be the car Alderman Meyers
on TUESDAY drew up amending ordinance and
Alderman Timothy =. Sullivan introduced another
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28

Near Crystal Palace London Healthiest situation III
England gardens Boarding terms from 81 90 per
day Special for large parties Convenient train
service for City and West End London
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28
THE NEW KING.

Article and picture the King of
Sax0ny, his son, the Crown Prince. and the
Grown Princess. the Int King "a e Quee m
den and the Court Church. where the dead
KAnG's body lay in state I'm to-mcrrow's
IKfb0ae.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28
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NcrfoIk Hotel, BRIGHTON. England.

Elite Family Overooks sea-wall promenade and
lawns public Perfect sanitation Shaded
electric lights Delicate cuisine. Choice wines
Jules a. Creighton Mgr.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-28
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-10-18
NOTES FROM OGDEN.
Death OF an Infant-MOvinE to Rock
Hill-Lecture by DIR. Bays.
Co,roerondoroo ~ fba Vorfvilla Enouirep

Death of an Infant-MOving to Rock
Hill-Lecture by DIR. Bays.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
OGDEN, October 15.-The infant child
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Howell died on
Tuesday. The funeral services were
held at the home on Wednesday morn
ing by Rev. w. H. Ariail, and the in
terment took place at Bethesda during
the afternoon.
Mr.. Green Workman, who has been
quite sick for several weeks, Is improv-
ing and his friends hope to see him out
again soon.
this neighborhood for a number Of
years past has sold out and removed
his family to Rock Hill. His leaving
occasions general regret.
Magistrate Nunnery is pretty busy
these days keeping the peace.
REV. DR.. H. w. Bays, presiding ell
0der of Rock Hill district, will deliver
his famous lecture on courtship at An
tioch tomorrow evening.
Mitas, Negro boy who works around
the ginnery Of Mr.. G. D. Pearson, got
caught in belt yesterday while pour
ing molasses on it to make it pull.
Fortunately he escaped with little jar
and a big fright.
The work Of gathering the crops is
nearly over. After a few more days Of
good weather, the farmers will be ready
to turn stubble and sow small grain.
Mrs. Sarah Campbell is quite sick.
LIT is reported that Mr.. Bradley New
man, who went to Florida about year
ago, Is to be married soon.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1902-10-18
WITHIN THE TOWN.

The entertainment by Lovett's Bos-
ton Stars in the opera house, Wednes-
day night, was pronounced by those
who attended it, to be first-class.
The tendency Of the cotton market
during the past few days has been
rather discouraging. Although there
has been no time yet when first-class
cotton would not bring cents, good
many bales of inferior grades have sold
as low as u cents. The situation ap-
peared rather brighter yesterday, and
the local buyers were hoping for
change upward.
BY reference to the advertisement in
another column, it will be seen that the
date Of the chrysanthemum contest to
be given under the auspices Of the La
dies Floral society of the First Pres
byterian church, has been fixed for Fri
day, October 81. In addition to the at
fractions offered by the exhibits, the
ladies are arranging for the occasion an
entertainment that also promises to be
quite feature.
Although up until recently, there
has been no advance in the price Of bi-
luminous coal on the local market,
there is a probability that those who
have not yet laid in their winters sup
plies may feel the effect Of the strike.
The reason that there has been no ad-
vance is because Mr.. B. N. Moore, the
principal local dealer, made his con-
tracts with the coal miners last sum-
mer before prices went up, he was en-
abled to supply most Of his old custo-
mers at the usual figures, $3.50 per ton.
On Thursday, however, he was noti-
fled of an advance that will raise the
price to consumers to about So. This Is,
of course, provided the settlement Of
the anthracite coal strike does not
cause another revision of the last fig
ures quoted.