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The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
GIrard Was Conslderate,

One of the sea captains In the enl
ploy Of Stephen Girard had rural
Yankees fondness for whiting with
his jackknife, and on one trip sue.
ceeded In getting away with large
part of the rail, although, feeling that
be was not without the artistic sense,
be really regarded the rail as greatly
improved In appearance. When the
vessel came TO Philadelphia Girard
went aboard, made a general inspec
tion In the captains absence, and, as
he was about to return to shore, asked
one of the seamen who had been cut.
ting the rail. The seaman told him
the captain, and then, afraid his tell
ing might have unpleasant conse.
quences we're the captain to learn of
It in roundabout way, informed that
official OF the interview with Girard.
The captain was in terror OF repri.
mand. but, hearing nothing from his
employer, supposed the incident
closed. As he was about Weighing
anchor ready to leave port, dray
loaded with shlnglos drove down tc
the wharf, and the driver hailed the
vessel.
There must be some mistake!
shouted the captain. Our bill o.
lading doesn't mention shinglesi"
"This is where they belong!" sum
back the driver. "Nr. Girard, him
self, told me to deliver theml H.
said they're for the captain to whit
tlai"
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
HE THoIIGHT so. roo.

Doctor-Your health dosen't seem to
be improving. I've been thinking that
q change would do you good.
Patient-So have Ia change OF
doctors.--St Louis Star.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
UNFoRTUNATE.

II never borrow trouble"
what pity! It's the only thing
any, one would let you have without
collateral" York World.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

The master poets love to deal with
the victory of the vanquished, which
the worlds thinkers know to bo
greater than the victory of the victor.
ious. Nathan Hale"
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

Offlclal-I am greatly grieved, mad
am. to nave to be the bearer OF such
sad intelligence, but l am obliged to
inform you, nevertheless. that your
husband was killed on our railroad
today.
Nadam-Good heavensi Is It pos
sible?
0fflcial-It Is too true, madam. He
was killed instantly. and his head and
limbs so badly lacerated that all we
could recover Of him was his trunk.
Madam-His trunk? Did he have
his trunk with him? The treacherous
villain! He deliberately told me he
was only going away for the day.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
A Kansas "caIamItx.~

Kansas has a new scare. It is
said that the ears Of corn are grow
ing so large that the cattle will be
unable to mouth" them. Kansas
City Journal.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
AND THEY ARE OBEYED.

what are unwritten laws. par
Your mothers, my non; she always
speaks them."-New York Press.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
WORK.

"You aren't used to work, arc your"
"Oh, yes; used to work the old
man for ten.spot every weck."-'Dctroit
Free Press.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

FITB permanently cured. No fits or nervous
nessafeer hrst day's use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 32tflal bottle and treseissfrse
Dt. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, e3l Arch e.. Phfla. Pa
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

Mrs. WiDlow's SOOTHING Syrup for children
toethtng soften tho gums, reduces infsmmn
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
EquaIlty.

II humanity is to rest on level 1t
must be on such an elevated plane as
to suggest little room for improve
fnent.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

Piso'g CuxB is the best medicine we ever used
Tor ali affections OF throat and lungs.--Wr.
y. EEDsLKY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1900
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

]. 9. Simpson. Marquaas, W. Va, says
HAIRS CnsaKIh 0uro cured mo OF very bad
case OF cnsaxrh." Druggists sail IL, 7bo.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

Few mon are 20 accommodating an 20 be
willing 10 make fools Of themselves.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

A man always looks foolish when you
ash him how he pFuposod.
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15
MRS. ]. {. ()'DONNELI
Was Sick Eight Years with
Female Trouble and Finally
Cured by Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

aDEAH MRs. PNKMAM:--I havs
,ever in my life given testimonial
hsfore, but ycu have done so much for
me- that / iecl called upon to give you
this unsolicited acknowledgment Of
The sea coast echo., 1902-11-15

In recent letter from 2 Grant ave.
nue, Denver. Colo, this prominent lady
says.
Some gears nDo my hMsband s,lf-
Torsd from ,terVous ProstTat TON and
1dutsttiO totth ~ friendly druggist
hc brought homo "a bottle Of periL1tu.
HIS health tcds restored from us use,
hfs appetite ,Cas Increased a nd rest
MT sleep cano TO htnt. I therefore
heartily cttdorse Psruna as an hon
cst remedy rorthy tho good thtngs
,Ci.fch are said Of IL. u-IdG l.. OreD
orV
Nervous prostration Is so frequently
associated with systemic cntarrh that
some doctors do not distinguish be-
tween the two. In systemic cntarrh
the disense has pervaded the whole
system and there is a constant loss Of
vital fluids from the mucous mem
brnnes.
A great many people are doctoring
for nervous prostratlon who would be
Immediately cured by course of Pc
runa. Peruna makes clean, healthy
mucous membranes. BY this prcser-
walton of the fluids the weakening
drain Of their discharge Is prevented
The medical profession Is just begin
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04
An Inventory.

Some time before he was elected
to the Presidency, Lincoln received
letter from New a York City firm
asking as to the standing OF one Of
his neighbors. who had begun a
transaction with the firm. Lincoln's
reply was:
Yours of the -th received. /
am well acquainted with Mr..
and know his circumstances. First
Of all, he has a wife and baby; to-
gether, they ought to be worth s5O,-
900 to any man. Second, he has an
Office. i'm which thereis q table worth
s1.5O and three chairs worth. say,
81. Last Of allf there il in one cor
ner a large rathole, which viii bear
looking into. -Phila. Ledger.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04

Take a young man who has been
living civilized all through his youth
and compel him TO subsist ON restau-
rant fare for two or three years and
you make him dyspeptic, a hopless
martyr, or q married man.
He become so accustomed TO read
ing the column beginning small.
steak, sirloin. extra sirloin," etc..
and ending with some thing that is
always out, that when he gets into o
place where he doesn & have 70 order
his food and wait for it he becomes
wholly irresponsible.
One OF these young men was re-
Gently invited TO take dinner with o
friend who lives in q suburban town.
He accepted with an alacrity that
was not understood until he began
on the dinner.
The old passion for ~'home cook
ing" was so strong that he ate vor-
aciously and long, 70 the amazemeDt
and delight Of the hostess.
He complimented everything that
was served and asked himtelf the
question, which had never yet been
answered. why cant they do
things this way in restaurant"
AS he and his friend were chat
ting over the coffee he began TO fum-
BILE around his saucer as If in search
OF something.
What are you looking fOr?" asked
the friend.
The check"
Then he remembered where he
was and wished he could disappear
through the floor. He says he will
rehearse before invading another
private family.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04

July s-Three severe earthquake
shocks at ST. Vincent. Danish West
Indies.
July 10. ii, l2-LOud detonasions
from Soufriere volcano.
Jaly1l-Fresherup.ionfrom Mons
Pelee.
July yl2- Violent earthquake shock
in Caracas, damaging towns in Gua-
renas. Guatire. Valencia and Quay
RI.
July l7-other severe earthquak-
ing at Kingston. 81. Vincent. Dam
ish West Indies.
July H-Desfructive earthquake
shocks in California. doing much
damage 10 property in Los Alamos,
San Maria and Santa Barbara. SIM
ultaneously series Of severe shocks
was felt In Nebraska, the Dakotas
and western Iowa, and did damage
10 property.
August 1915. Japan-eruption in
small Island Of Torishiina; the in
habitants. $50 in number, disappear
ed, together with houses.
August %. Itally-Mount Alto In
eruption.
August q, Philippines-Earth-
quake in the Island of Mindano; six
ty natives killed.
August30. Venezuela Earthquake
shock ut Carupano ut a. m; dis
turbanceoccompanied by noise which
was heard along the whole shore of
the Caribbean Sea.
August 80, Martinique-Mont Pc
lee in violent eruption; said 10 have
killed 1000 people.
September /. Martinique Mont
Pelee again active. the eruption SUR
passing in force that of May 8.
September 6, Italy-Vesuvius
spouts flames.
September 8. France Earthquake
shocks at Pau.
September 8, India Severe esrth-
quake in Bengal.
September 8. st. Vincent-Con-
tour of island changed by eruption
Of La Soufriere.
September Q, Greece -Stromboli
in full eruption.
September 16. Mexico. Water
spouting from lake frightens In
dams and whites.
September IL, Philippines-Ma-
con, Taal and Balusan volcanoes un-
usually active.
September %, st. Vincent-Vio-
lent eruption Of Ia Soufriere; cable
repair ship "Newington" working
five miles from shore forced TO steam
away ut full speed, effecting mar
row escape.
September q, Jamaica Sharp and
Observation-Disclosures felt through
out the island.
September %. Ecuador Severe
earthquake shock felt at Quito, fol-
lowed by violent storm.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04

e
oh. hol'' said the King. lookins
| as / thought a little d;sappo;nsed
Sc YOU have not eaten All the foof
yourself2''
sssire. I-said sssno man c<,,ld a
ii aud live,
i s.Uhv n. s,.o.,<-,,. -. ,,h-.,;s
III voa ala hi Master Dom;no VI,
would nut in the shade ali the gsn
try who swallow swords and feed
on red hot Makers Ncw snaa.r
None shall bnrt vo,, mr. vour sali.,,vs
What Il v.,.,,. ,,a,oa ..S - -
vour comrades2"
ssIf vor ,,laasa S;ra ~ r~.,,;.a
ssT am Maurice Desmond q can..;,,
! I'M xour Maiestv,z-Tr;sh Reg;,nan. :,
| Horse. and tha ye,,cw ,no,.;,,o !.
49,, ..,,:s .,.v..,r f,,t, % ,otha. -.
tlemen of the reg;mant
.oh .bo,. ba said. "vo,, w.r. 49,,
guard tonigbt?"
I'VE were not ;nv;taa ,o s,r w;,h
vour Majesty said 80 ws
bought a ticket for..he nasL and .
veIlow dom;no thasservaa us a,
"And Won ara sa.;sead9,, ha asL
ed nol;telv "yo,, .rnrovo 30 -,
cookp"
"We never w;sb IN ann he.,ar
Sire I answered.
Are there anv more of vou N sun2,
he asked. his Inns twitcb;no
"I am the last of the On S;ra - 7
.s.;d
"wbv baavan he rra;s.d sor .h.. >,
he responded "or e,sa wa sho,,,a
have famine in our Kitchen, ren.
Wv the gentlemen of the Irish Reg;.
ment their anpet;tes
With that he roared with la,oh
ter. as though he tboupht II the fun-
niest lest in the world: and all the
others io;ned him so that IN. sun
per room rang with merr;ment
But | stood with INV ewes on the
ground. not DARING IN look nj Elea-
nora's face.
Suddenly the King became serious
and looked about him.
us there anv one here who knows
| Captain Maurice Desmond?,' he be.
gan. "a
There was a little movement In
the crowd, but before anvone else
could speak my Eleanora stepped
forward.
Sire" she said. '.Sir Maurice
Desmond is q most brave and hon.
orable gentleman, who lost his all
fighting for King James in ireland.
Her voice trembled, and. lifting
my eyes to hers. I could see tha,
she looked frightened as q fawn,
yet brave as martyr.
I'VE were dear friends once >
she went on shaking like a reed,
but the fortunes of war separated
us. have never ceased TO look for
my friend through all these five
years past, vet never thought te
seek him in your Maiesty's Irish
Regiment.
''The euuiform of the Irish Regimen,
has seen honorable service" he
said. smiling NJ the shabby and dis.
colored coat. and taking a cleaning
star from his breast and piuuing il
upon mine. 1T carries its wounds
like yourself, NV friend. and like NJ.
de Turenne. No matter: the Irish
Regiment shall not be forgotten.
| am glad-only for the misfortune
of nv English cousin-to have such
soldiers ON INV side. Now the dame
the lady whose memory has been SC
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04

Primus-Altbongh you are Q mil
lionaire. my love is 50 great. sir,
that it emboldens q poor man like
myself TO seek daughter OF yours
in marriage.
Secundus-Which of the girls 10
it. young man
Primus-Any one Of the three. sir.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04

44 ~ 8
lh'ens pcs asS s''s =
hungry k1ns's'zsS'. :
morning. pv ,ss 's's
tue oruoL ~ - g. &. 2 .'s = = =
eaa'aeu' ea.li1 y g = y sA'as
"nestao .ssS - - n's e
On she sno1 49, ess 4 -
i'e s''as "es .s''' .ass0 -
=" ihu'sss''on 1919 se<u-
snk' 1au 80 - ss'''s -
supper ~ AL
"ouiu nave u's's ''z'k sup
pess W eassn ons o.'e 90 = A-'ssAn-
ora "nereao'c = s.'.'s< .e t'iAt my
iot snouiu nave Deen a.. nor
couid ask any " c''z' z with me,
seeing that aii we're e t's'sfSs and
mao nov knoWn Nnat e : e haye
= NJ = -.ss.i . ss'asss'sszs s11ss =, tss'
Ior many . year. u, inaeea' Iney nad
~ ever Tor u IS not every aay that
pain gentleman IS eooFea ior oy
faui' the Ming cnei de cpisIne.
Ine hrst COCK had croWeo before
the ticKet was thrust ia my nand
ano tue ieiiow domino over my
head ana shoulders btf the Dali
was still at Its height. The court
was dancing a minuet. As pushed
my way through the mas some one
piucked al my domino. l looked
uo"n' 10 see a snarp-iacednan wear
ing q COOK ; cap ana white apron.
Come with me- ne sap, have
something worthy OF so distinguish
ed goarment. You haYe done me
nonor to-hight, monsieur.
khe" hot II II were Psi or not,
Du' L aiio"eu him 10 Draw me into
the supper room. Inc piace was no
sucn ru'" as 4 hao eApectsu. many
er'""'s carr'eo away empty o'shes
anu rep'aceu 'neih ny iu'i
w. .nos' c~eeiictt gen''e-
ma" i"il 10 sa'u 'he ii''ic man.
'uoos ",s "',''us aau e'1'us a' hie
"i'" "'s ie"" :" o''e s'oe' a"" MS
~ ..,t oN oH ~ po" i.. &c,
-
..rr, ~ :,
NY " VIZ .""o ;" us""'
@.,1 @ p"1p' uoo' :, .
-, - ",.". - =
-, "1s
-. -. - 49, 80. soo.
- D''
Ia - -. -, j -
AaTa-..,- -. s..as'..,.e =,
- - 80 % -.
- n. -, -
-, -: p'-"
w ' ~
-, a.. -,
" p''
w - ~
' y ~ "s :" ca,
- .,~- N - 80,
M 1 1 ~" w."
" ~ o' A ~ 20 'oe'
oS9' ue' = ""' ',.e l,'t'o oooa'
!" ~ . 80 " NV ,nc '
" ~ -. ~
:" .a,r, a. "''''0 :" E'e". ""
""o orc !ou' 1aS'o. o'o"
D'", "sH0" no ""oso u''"u was
On my s"ou,uer, .l'a' wear tue ni'isN
""e" ."e s"a' uAS oee" given "
u""A's~' anu "no uo sucn sre"' JUS
''ce W our gOou 'uings
A"e" '"e 'aoo wen "o'"eon ''s
'aiii"g MISSES m caris' even II nau
no' recosh'@eu i'e Dran" mo"aF9ue
oy 'ne STARS a"" or"ers WIZ" Which,
nc gii''ereu niaeil'"cen'iy'
gave tue soi"'c' saiue' u'u
no' uare uncover 'or 'here' oy 'ue
Sueen' s'ooo E'eanora' All in "niee
anu so'u sissue' more Oeiusiiui' u
more sau' 'nah l re''elnDe'eu ner'
ihe hInh gave me ano'ncr s'apon
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-12-04

Its like pulliag teeth 10 get
drink In this State, isn't it7" re-
marked the stranger In Maine.
Eyes. replied the native, land
when you get one and swallows it
it's ike having teeth pulled. -
Philadelphia Press.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20

New Orleans. Dec. 19.-Secretary
Hester's weekly cotton statement, is
sued to-day, shows for the nineteen
days OF December a decrease under last
year of 10000. and decrease under
the same period year before last OF
10000.
For the 40 days OF the season that
have elapsed, the aggregate is ahead
OF the same days last year 1928. 900, and
ahead OF the same days year before
last, 10000.
The amount brought into sight dur
ing the past week has been 3bi, 751,
against 39s 1886 for the seven days last
year. and 407, 1882 year before last.
The movement since Sept. shows
receipts az all United States ports "a
have been 4i55,sii. against 4.27S.e70
last year; overland across the Miasis-
sippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers "a
Northern minis and Canada. ~ 600.
against b1z.sf2 last year. Interior stocks
in excess ~ those held ~ the close u
the commercial year fts.eib. aRainsi
tzG 1is last year. Southern min takiuRs
1sf 90. against ei0.i ~ last yesF.
The Total movement since Sept
u Glae ss2. against f.eat $50 laHf year
ana G.a2s .fi1 yeas before iasi
FoEeise agsofis foT the Weeh base
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20
Murphy & Co... Cotton Letter.

New York, Dec. 19.-Early prices for
cotton were well maintained, and a
more cheerful feeling prevailed. Gables
were fully UP to expectations. The
weather map was fair in all sections,
with temperature SO at Chattanooga
and high as 81 at Corpus Christi Since
the weather has turned better receipts
should shortly improve in a decided
fashion, provided the cotton is there
to be moved, and about this there
is no little doubt-in- fact, most positive
views to the contrary are expressed in
most quarters. The end of the car
handlers strike at New Orleans, about
which bears have been trying to make
much for some time, should also bring
out more cotton, If, as is claimed, it
has prevented the movement of emp
ties. Mail advices as a rule were quite
bullish and indicated that crop esti-
mates were being cut down every day.
The market now appears to hinge al
most absolutely on receipts, and the
movement the next two weeks Will be
pretty sure to permit US reaching a
close estimate as to the maximum out
turn of the crop. The insight move
ment was less than bears expected, and
leaves the excess over last year but
$4,000. Port receipts, 10000 bales; last
year, $4,000.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20
COTTON FUTURES.

New York, Dec. 19.-The cotton mar
ket, after opening steady at unchanged
prices, to an advance of / point ruled
quiet for time, early cables being
unsatisfactory, public speculation not
as required, and local sentiment having
a bearish flavor. Late, however, it be-
came apparent that the week end fig
ures were to be very strong and
buying movement set in, which carried
prices 4@11 points above the closing
level of the previous day; and on that
basis the market closed firm Total
sales, futures, were figured at 275, 900
bales. All classes of traders became
buyers early in the day, an attitude
initiated by small estimated receipts
for the day at important points. The
demand was accelerated by favorable
spot cotton dispatches from New Or
leans and other points of accumulation
in the South. At New York spot quo
tations were marked 5 points. Shorts
were the best buyers. An element of
firmness was the worlds visible sun
ply increase, which amounted onlv to
$4,000 bales, against 1877, 900 bales last
year. The American part of the in
crease was only $4,000 bales, whereas
the increase in the American visible
the corresponding week last year. was
$4,000 bales. 1t was evident that the
absorption of cotton was still proceed
ing upon record scale, with no cor
responding increase in the movement
of cotton. This, according to Supt.
King of the New York Exchange.
amounted to 37O,379 for the week, as
brought into sight, against $780, 72 for
the corresponding week last year. maxi
ing the total amount brought into
sight 611S,663 bales, against 6,054. GAS
last year. Estimates for tomorrow
Saturday call for 5000 to 1000 hales
at New Orleans, against 1901 last
year, while Galveston is scheduled for
5000 to 11,G0O bales, against 1929 last
year
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20
Spencer 7 rask &Co.
BANKERS
u & % Pine ST., New York.
Members New York Stock Exchange.

net receipts, 800; gross, 5.746; stock,
26,1S5.
sHouston-Steady; middling, 5-16c;
net receipts. S,702; gross, S,702; sales,
4,523: stock, 52.396.
New York-Quiet; middling, S.70c;
net receipts, S19; gross, 2,113: sales, O.
SOS; stock, 141,962 Exports-To the con-
tinent. 1877.
Brunswick-Net receipts, 100: gross,
100; stock. 1S.07S. Exports-Coastwise,
T92.
Newport News-Net receipts, 37S;
gross, S76; stock. SS4. Exports-Coast-
wise. 100.
Port TownsendT-Net receipts, 1900;
stock, 1880. Exports-To the continent,
1.S00.
Total To-day, at all Seaports-Net
receipts, $3.50: to Great Britain. e.
925; to the continent. $3.50; stock. l.
060,S7S.
Consolidated, at all Seaports-Net
receipts, 63,16S: to Great Britain, &c.
47e; to France, 2S,S27; to the continent,
1855.
Total Since Sept. !. at all Seaports-
Net receipts, 4,417, 423; to Great Britain,
1,96S, 74S; to France, 337, 500; to the con-
tinent. 1.325.026.
mot included in totals.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20
Hubbard Bros. q Coz. Cotton letter

New York, Dec. 19.-It is difficult to
understand why the market does not
respond to the strong statistical outlook
which has developed from the light
movement. outside of New Orleans.
The receipts are upon an increasing
scale, while from there advices are re-
cefved that the freight handlers strike
is cause for the small receipts at that
point. Nevertheless the movement
must improve or Europe will buy free
ly. To-day arbitrage brokers were
free buyers here, especially of March
from the opening, probably taking 20
900 bales. Their buying was the chief
support to the market outside of the
covering of the January shorts. Spot
houses are daily sellers of small guam
titles of January contracts against
shipments from the South. but not
enough to supply the demand. The
close was firm with the trade looking
for substantial advance in LIVERPOOL
on the statistical position tomorrow.
The spot market was quiet, five points
advance.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20
WORLDS VISIBLE SUPPLY.

New Orleans, Dec. 19.--Secretary Hes
ter's statement of the worlds visible
supply of cotton shows the total visible
to be 1896, 75s, against 3.574,1e5 last
week. and $780,, 1858 last year. OF this
the total of American cotton is 3,0si,-
756, against 1888. 1855 last week and g.
446 1868 last year, and Of all other kinds,
including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc,
$4,000, against $4,000 last week and
$1,000 last year
or the worlds visible supply Of cot
ton, there is now afioat and held in
Great Britain and Continental Europe,
1,Css,000, against 1.935.000 last year; In
Egypt. $4,000, against 203 900 last year:
IN India. $4,000. against $4,000 last
year, and IN the United States, 1,gi3,-
000 against 1905. 900 last year.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-20
H. & b. Beer Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New Orleans, Dec. 19.-Liverpool adj
vices were disappointing, but our mar
ket nevertheless opened point higher,
and subsequently advanced addition
al, on the bullish weekly statistics, the
light estimates for tomorrow at New
Orleans, Galveston and Houston, and
the firmneSs of spots, closing 9 points
higher on the day. The amount brought
into sight during the week was 352. 900
bales, against $780, 900 last year, and
the total market from Sept. l to date
is 6,131, 900 bales, against 6,003, 900 last
year The visible supply of American
increased $4,000 bales during the week,
against $4,000 last year, and the ag-
gregate to date is 3,0S2, 900 bales,
against 3,447, 900 last year.
The visible supply of American
shows decrease of 900 bales un-
der last year. The deficiency is ac-
counted for in large measure by the
fact that the shipments direct to Man
chester this year aggregate Is per cent.
OF the total amount imported to Great
Britain, whereas formerly 1t was only
normal quantity. In other words,
the Manchester merchants are carrying
more of their stock at home, instead of
at Liverpool, since the Manchester shin
canal was built, and the chances are
that this proportion will be increased
from year to year. In the meantime,
as Manchester stock is not counted
In the visible, it is misleading In MAX
ing comparisons, unless due allowance
is made for the changed conditions
which have taken place in doing bust
ness. The congestion of cotton here
is due to the lack of steamships and
the labor troubles, which will curtail
receipts fully for a week or ten days
more. 1t will take about two weeks
before the general movement again be-
comes normal. During the interim,
with extremely bullish sentiment ex-
listing, values may be enhanced fur
signs of increasing.