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THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Missouri Crop Report Estimates State
Yield at $1,000 900 Bushels.

CHICAGO. Aug. 6.-There was weak
market in wheat early. mainly because
OF the fine weather and large receipts.
and there was some recovery later on
the liberal sales for export. The Mis-
souri, crop report estimated the yield of
that state at 63 200. 900 bushels. and
Minneapolis reported the first car Of
new No ! Northern wheat received
there today. the export sales we're good
at all leading centers.
Local sales were POO. 600 bushels. The
foreign news was rather bulIish. except
for tile weakness in Paris. where wheat
was off l@@152 cents per bushel Pri-
mary market receipts today were lib
coo bushels, against l,l06,OOo a year ago.
Corn was extremely weak. The de-
Cline ranged from 129 sc. as compared
with yesterdays close. Leading inter-
ests tried to put stuff on sale but the
market would not absorb it readily.
particularly for September. Quite a
lumber OF stop loss selling orders were
reached on the decline St Louis and
Kansas City exported fine sample of new
com there. The weekly Government
crop summary reported the corn crop
promise unusually fine. Primary mar
het receipts were 139. 900 bushels.
against $4,000 bushels the correspond
irg day last year.
Cash markets held firm on account of
the Eight offerings. The Missouri re-
! ort estimates the total corn yield at
go, 600, 600 bushels for the Stale.
oats have net shown the Increase
generally anticipated. Arrivals today
N ere eighty-nine cars. of which eleven
we're ccntcact. There was weaknesq
carly in sympathy with the other
grains, but recovery later on covering
~ shorts and on considerable import
oat September buying. Cash cats were
easier, and Shippers reported Indiana
and Ohio rs supplying Eastern consum-
crs. Cash prices were 1c lower than
Provisions were rather irregular. but
closed STEADY q. about Yesterdays clos
Ing level % trifo above. Pork was
d leader. Packers and shorts were buy
Ing. The selling was scattered and of a
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| AND GENERAL MARKET REPORTS~.
GEORGE HIS CANNON.
Used as Tools By Pittsburg Bridge
Company.

From deadly implements of war turned
by the enemy against the sons of the
land in which they have for more than
a century reposed to instruments useful
| m the furtherance of peaceful Industrial
pursuits in that same country, is the re
markable transition through which two
large cannon now in the works of the
| Keystone Bridge Company have passed
| CAPTURED, it is supposed, by General
| Gates at the battle of Saratoga, one of
the r:ost important engagements Of the
revolution, the cannon were placed in
the "ittsburg Arsenal early ia the las;
century, and remained there as SOU
venirs until 1869, when they were bought
hy the old ShifIier Bridge Company, and
placed in the mill to be used as COM
pressors. There for almost thirty-three
years the old guns have done service
and no better tools OF their kind could
&c found.
In a dark corner of the dingy plant,
hidden from sight the greater part OF
the time by the great weights sur-
rounding them. and smeared with grease
and CRIME. the cid cannon still retain
their usefulness and beneath al the
grease the royal coats CT arms of the
proud King George III stand out. the
sole reminders of the days in which
they doomed in the service of the King
The royal crest is close to the old
touchholes of both pieces = prosaic
powder there is now inserted in the
touchholes OF both pieces a prossGic
water pipe that in no way seems 10
belong there.
Before being enlisted in the industrial
service Of the Keystone Bridge G5m-
Fany the heads of both cannon were
removed. so that they are nov open
at both ends. Through the great six
teen-inch bore water is pumped and is
forced out by long cylinders that arc
hurdcned b. 50Ce0 pounds CT steel. This
tremendous weight is released and
settling the cylinders. forces them
through the bore of the cannon. Before
them goes the water that is thrown
through ;he pipes against machine
known as an "upsctter." At the ether
end of this machine the IT" bars used
in bridge construction are placed and
the ends heated to white heat. are
locked into the ''upsetter" The force
of the water from the canncn pushes |
the machine against the end of the bar
and starts the head. that is later fin
ished in the big ive-ton hammer. Day |
after day these huge guns have per- |
termed this humble work. and when one |
looks at the proud crest OF the King OF |
England he wonders II. were they pos !
sessed CT life. they would net feel !
Inundated of this and fall from their |
former calling-that Of battling glory |
and victory and empire-Pit5sburg !
leader
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FINANCIAL.
Send Immediately
For Special
Letter,
ISSUED Gratis
BY This House, Wed, ],
sug. g., Under
Caption,
"a STOCK THAT SHOULD RISE 80
POINTS" +"

This is by no means 4 tip ~ TO the action
Of any pool 81 operator. nor has- tpon IN
side iaioruation; merely a. concise logical,
clear, and e4reinily acei-ste ana is Of "a
to The cdrefa reader the probability Of It's
conclusions. For time Wall street mas. and
frequently docs put an improper aud ARTIFICIAL
"a lie upon share issue. '.ue eitl:Gr 70 iI@-
understanding or the nalrG!ative arfihce o.
The powtrs IN control. in i,irtheranoc OF theiT
opn ends Ti-lc Levels thtsr little d..cre9-
ancics. howlYcr and the proper value. h9s',i
upon ssluc of pT0p.r,y d7d present and prs
pective earnirg power makes the Price. Ihis
sfoct in o,e ION :. oro ~ fh..e vrrv cas-
Cur letter will place the details before yuH
T.OSE WHO WILL CONFiNF TIL liz Mar
kET OPERATIONS To CONCLU SiONS To BIZ
DRAWN fSuM JU>T SUCH CASES, AND
KETP 1T ALL TINES WITHIN THEIR
MEANS. SIIOI LII NEVER TAKE \ Loss IN
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HOPELESS CONSUMPTION.

Il believed my case TO be one of hopeless
consumption. Why2 Because every symptom
pointed to that disease
After thorough examination by Wash
inGton physician who knew my case. | was
tod by him that il was consumption. As |
understood this disease to he incurable, nat.
uraily felt not only depressed but discouraged
and alarmed.
Il felt that l couli not afford to trife with
physicians who did not make consumption a
specially. Ny lungs were ali stopped up. and
Tor many months had been coughing, splitting
and hawking large quantities Of yellow mat
Ter. Ny case went on from bad to worse
Ny lungs were and panied me whenever |
corghcd, especially my right lung. | was
daily losing flesh and strength.
u knew Of others who had been cured of
consumption by the Koch Lung Cure, So /
went to them at their institution at $50 Elev-
cuth Street northwest. Washington. 1ney gave
me hope. Like q drowning man who eraSps at
a straw 10 save his life. | determined to try the
treatmpn:.
II breathed those healing, oily vapors into
my lungs. and they seemed to do good. My
lungs began 10 get better. My bad symptoms
one by one LEFT me. | grew stronger and
better and began to see that my life would
Yet be saved. continued to take this treat
mcnt week after week. and nov, after four
months OF careful treatment, have been made
strong and We'll again. Why should | not
recommend the treatment that saved my life?
Il therefore offer my testimonial for publica-
uoU, as l Wish to indorse this treatment,
thoroughly believing il to be a positive cure
for that fatal scourge. consumption. | can
only speak If what it has done for me. Ny
case was hopeless under ordinary treatment.
Medicine taken into the stomach did me no
good, but these healing, oily vapors have healed
up my raw, diseased lung. and | am strong
and well again.
Il live at 936 Street northwest, Washing
ton, and will be glad to prove the truth of
my statement TO anyone who cares TO call upon
ne.
au3, 1,lO,l4 SAMUEL [. RHINE"
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AUCTION SALES.

WALTER b. WILLIAMS & CO.. Auctioneers
BY virtue OF authority given in a promis-
sory note, and at the request of the party Sc
cured. we will $cll at public auction at our
auction rooms, corner Tenth and d Streets
northwest on FRIDAY. AUGUST 5, AT 1
O'CLOCK p. VI. 100 shares OF the capital stock
OF the Potomac Hydraulic Cement Company, of
Maryland Terms cash au6-3
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Due to Activity. Shown
in Texas Pacific
Common.
INDUSTRIALS MAKE GAINS
Improvement Shown in the Bond Mar
ket-S5oo,ooo in Gold for Vienna
Closing II. the Main Strong, With
Prices Well Up to Best Figures.

NEW YORK Aug. 6.--There was an
increase OF nearly 50 per cent in the
volume OF tracing today, as compared
with yesterday 1t was due chiefly to
greater activity in today's Texas Pacific
common. N the first named there was
more trading than for some time past
The noteworthy dealings outs Ide of the
two stocks mentioned we're in Missouri
Pacific, Southern Railway. and in Sugar
Refining, which was ezceptionaIly
strong, at a net advance of nearly 1l2
per cent.
The strength of the market generally
appeared 10 disturb the short interest
in Peoples Gas and on light transac-
tions it closed IL per cent higher than
last night. the final price being the
highest recorded for il
Other indusrials that attained a high
er level were American Car and Foundry
preferred. Columbus ard Hooking Coal
and Iron. Consolidated Gas. National
Lead. and Sloss- Sheffield Iron Unusual
interest was manifested in the express
stocks, with United States leading in
respect to activity at net gain of
point.
On purchases OF 100 shares. Wells Far
60 advanced 10 points, and on the pur-
chase Of 200 shares Adams rose > points.
American Express closed point
higher.
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Geld for Vienna.

The engagement OF $500 900 gold for
shipment to Europe tomorrow had no
effect on either the speculation in stocks
or upon the foreign exchange .parket, it
being understood that the metal was
forwarded as merchandise. and that its
Ultimate destination is Vienna. The for
o'En exchange market was very quiet,
tut firm.
The absorption of money By TIE sui.
treasury on moderate scale bids fair
10 continue unT-i the pension payment
ere made. about the middle of the
month, ami additional amounts OF goli
from The Kondike are received at Pa
oifir coast oiEts.
The closing CT the stock market was
in tho main strong. with prices, as a
rule, we'll up to the best figures.
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FINANCIAL.
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS. indorscd Proposals for
Steel Work and Fireproofng." will be received
at the Bureau OF Yards and Docfs Navy De-
rsrfment, Washington, until O'CLOCK. At
GUST %, 1892. and then and there publicly
opened for furnishing the steel work and fire-
roofing for storehouse building. Navy Yard.
Washington. d. e. Estimated cost S24. 400.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
Bureau or will be furnished by the Com
inanian; Of the Navy Yard named McRDECAI
T. ENDICOTT, Chief Of Bureau.
jv31-au1
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POSTPONED OPENING OF BIDS.

OFFICE WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT. Washing
ton. d. G., August ), lg02.-The opening OF
qids for Washington filtration plant j., post
poned until further notice. A. ". MILLER,
Lieutenant Colonel. Engineers. au6-3
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Government Bonds.
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales -MeTgenthaler. 1d1S6; Greene
Copper. 5Oa275s. After call-Met. R. R.
Us. 81 .C00a 1872.
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FOR SALE-BICYCLES.

FOR sALE-Man's low wheel tricycle., sl5. 9is
New York ave. e6-S
FOR sALE-Msn's high grade bicycle with
Christy saddle and lamp; in good condition ex-
cept tires; price -. 1884 18th st. nw. au6-5
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WALL PAPER.

EOLTE, s2i 9th st. NV, is constantly receiv-
ing the latest and most attractive designs in
Wall Papers. and papers rooms from S2.U0 10
Call and investigate TOR yourself and be co.,
vinced ml4-tf
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miscellaneous sort. Hogs were firm
early but weak later.
The following are the quotations:
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PRIVATE LOANS

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Gains for Railway Issues.


Some net gains of point in the rail-
way issues were shown in Canadian
Pacific Hooking Valley issues. Illinois
Central, Kansas City. Southern pre-
ferrcd, and Metropolitan securities
There was decided falling of in the
dealings in the last named. yet it re-
covered half Of yesterday's net loss.
There was a continuation Of the activ-
ity in St. Louis Southwestern common
and indications of a revival Of interest
in Wisconsin Central preferred and il
Chicago and Alton common. The mar
Ket. as whole. showed rather more
vitality than 1t has for several days
past
This condition was most pronounced
in he late trading. There was also
little Improvement in the bend market
still the heaviest dealings were in the
three classes Of Georgia Central in
comes, ali OF which were in demand at
advancing prices.
In the outside market the most con-
spicuous feature was the demand fol
Virginia Coal and Coke IS and stock.
The bonds advanced from 65A to 69J4
at the close, while The stock rose from
1452 to 17i..
Other noteworthy dealings were in
Oregon Short Line fours. when issued. /
at 9S23 aal; United States Steel new
hves. al 9Slssi. New Orleans Railway
4iz's. and Metropolitan Street Railway
new fours.
There were fairly large transactions
il Northern Securities, at 1869 1864.
Alliance Realty sold at 133d133Ik: Cen /
tral Realty and bonds sold at S50d $50: /
United States Realty and Construction /
at 35d35h and the preferred at S1laG I
81, closing at 81
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MONEY TO LOAN.
Money Leaned salaried People,

FOR FLEA and lice destroyer. also medicine
Tor dogs. cats, and birds, 90 to SCHAHD'S
BIRD STORE, ~ l2th 81. NV. au5-tf
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POSTPONED.

trlnd Family Picale given by WINDIHURST
CLUE. of Sl. NARY'S PARISH. has been
postponed, and '-ili be held TONIGHT at 5:3g
O'clock, AUGUST :. 1892. mi
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%. SUNDAY OCTOBER e, 1909

The demand became enormous and little shops sprang
up everywhere. Only midleaged men could de the diff
fcult wcrkvery yeng cared to learn. and the
demand only lasted about five Since then there
haf-hearted revivais but to-day tho
white French beaver is in enormous demand
Just II few words as to these beautiful hats
produced.
The foundation OF the bonnet is made from
pure tural from selected skins. the fur
lis blown and cleaned and then weighted ont according
to the size require It is then dipped in hot
measured. and dipped. until the
fur has sh1nl desired size The bodies then
dried. the hair shaved tho surface and the material
5stiffened with siellac the desired strength
The most interesting part comes next The body is now
ready to be Mapped The fur cut from the skin OF
whatever animal required for mapping is weighed out
hat The fur is taken to the
how laid on a wide table hurl where
renced manipulate stout pole about nine feet
long. each end raised about six inches. which
string is tightened and tunet this string
is struck pin. causing it to vorate and ctt
the fur into small particles When sufficient quantity
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an aggrayat1ng probiem 70
thousands of women who visit
the city Just how some OF
their friends look so smart on
such small expenditure.
There is one woman. whose
appearance always has that
impress which bespealls q
modiste who knows her bust
ness. This woman allows her.
self exactly s15o \ year for.
clothes. and this Is how she
says she mana ges:
MY allowance is exactly
$50. Thirty dollars goes for
incidcntals- toilet necessities,
the hairdresser occasionally.
sometimes the chiropodist-
leaving s12o. or $40 a month.
for clothing and I make a
point Of expending every PEN.
ny Of it every twelve months
not a cent more or less.
THE most important item
is the broadcloth tailor-made
street gown. BY going to all
the best shops it is always
possible to find at some one
of them a f1rst-class quality
at a reasonable price. and it
is travagance to buy any
thing excepting good material
as this gown must be the
standby for a year. The silk
lining should be of good quail
4.y as well. Never purchase
anything hut a black lining,
even if .ne cloth is Of some
other dark color. because a
portion of one half-worn lin
ing added to a portion Of an.
other in a similar condition
makes what is practically
equal to new one. Street
gowns are snartest trimmed
with the same material or
with stitching, and there are
ta.lors who will make a coat
and skirt for from s12 to SIS.
according to the amount Of
work. furnishing hooks. sew
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According to the wiseacres whose business It 1t -
discover methods Of improving .womanss crowning,
- the odous curling iron is lettering into ts
grave only, they will it no longer be needed
by its auandam devotees, but it Is easy for
man whose hair straight Indians to impart to
her stubborn locks beautiful which is de-
srable To be fashionable ones couture must be
arranged in series undulatons all the head,
while the pompadour particularly should show soft
ness that makes it becoming nearly every face.
Concerning curling irons matter how carefully they
are welded the hair Will sooner split
under the treatment Pins likewise spoil natural
beauty Of the fair head papers though less
.u are out of date on account their lideousness
But waves fashionable, 50 waves we must have.
cndeavor to keep up the mark Of fashion, Besides
thiszthere is an appalling waste OF time. curling the
hair every With the irons. Now. the method
which does entirely with irons and
and the woman who ttss It Tor few successive weeks
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question whether the supply will be equal
rnand. The>nappng of hats with beaver is very
business and very few matters within three
cades ha We taken trouble to learn the
difficult expensive and requires old and experienced
nappers. who becoming extremely Very few
hat from which only the very delicate shades of
While nearly all mems hats until thirty-ive years
ago were mapped with beaver ''ura seal few
IL ladies' hats or boTnes mapped at ALL Ten
years later a rentuTesome manufacturers
and England sent samples to the United
#ers soon began ladies' hats in all shades and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-10-26

trick lies in handling the comb for with this instrument
the fluctuations formed but after little practice
tte hair may be trained to fall In natural waves.
The pins should be. allowed remain in the hair
from half hour to hour the Ieth of time really
depending the rapidv with which the hair dries.
IT excellent idea to tie this part OF the hair
thin old veil or piece of soft point desprit
When the pnneddown hair Is quite the wire hair
pins should be removed and the hail. lifted Off the face
and carefully combed through with comb Then
it should be allowed hang the face in order
permit the huffins operation This does away with the
wearing OF rat and makes the porpadour stand OUT
in soft roll that is light and comfortable head
The inner side of the poupadour from the line OF
extending ear. '.puckered up.n as It
by running the comb in several short movements
through this inside layer and toward the head. When
sufficient foundation been given it waved
part Of the hair is drawn and rounded prettly
this of dutfiness
Bouquets to be coming in after brief reign OF
the prayer-book Several recent brides have carried
white peas tied with short, narrow streamcrs oe
white ribbon, ending in clusters OF peas.
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Naturally Navy Hair Easy 10 Possess.

will hair has improved astonlshingly
der the treatment
Some heads of hair are vastly amenable to any
curling than Others but eventually they all will
conform the muchdsercd style if carefully and
ery treated The average head ought to show signs
of permanent waves and Improvement at the end Of
three four weeks.
Assuming that the hair IS to be low the
neck unduations desired in the pompadour and
Sides The first step part off the hair
ear, would befofe doing it up. The hair should
thoroughly brushed that there particles OF
dandruff make it look dingy and above all,
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duced and is must be remembered this point that
nearly every head Of hair has ma tural inclination
either to the left the right side this
dency must always be observed and followed.
When the first has been placed it should be held
In position with the little finger Of the free hand then
the undu1aon should follow that the space
between is in accord with the and this in turn
should be held down with the third finger.
The method of procedure should be continued
til all four fingers holding down fluctuations then
before releasing fingers. very small hairpins
should be employed asen close to the head the
OF waves just formed Usually this number of uudula-
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Nictorlne Scar1s.

The long. wide scarfs called victornes novelty
this season They sometimes eighteen inches
wide and yards long, and like the Paisley
and camcls hair scarfs grandrothers times They
follow the styles toward long, dropping should
cred effects which they serve admirably. They
are made Of squirrel any that gives soft eff
feet and with tails placed at intervals and
on the ends Those of ernine for evening are
lined with soft and trimmed all around with
frs of plated chiffon in white black the two
bined. The squirrel sometimes lined with
rnoleskin. which another fur this season.
Beautiful shirt suits made in metalc-prnt-
cd yelreteen. They with the popular plated
skirt some with seams, others with side plaits
which are stitched graceful distance above the bor
der from whence they are left loose
sary of the bishop variety, and the
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The good old beaver hat is to revived this winter
for women children those whose business 1t Is
look ahead and figure out what will be most
popular that this soft fluffy headgear will be the
very snartest hat for the cold mcnths.
Manufacturers and jobbers have been busy securing
IA tterns beaver weeks the destined
to srSing into such pronounced favor again y.
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Waved over Forehead.

tons will be found quite sufficient In producing pref
ty and fluffy po1npadour, but when low style of
couture is desired order TO these waves reach
all the back It viii be necessary so
waving and pinning process TO the extent
Of two or three
side tho head Is treated in exactly the same
step being repeated In the proper order.
though It viii often be found necessary to
y than four waves TO this part.
There is deal In this procsss. for,
less the hair IL held quite nat and kept
eyeo rows The eaect q decidedly 1nxt 6 IL
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oily appearance to detract from the
beauty and softness.
When the front hair separated from the
divide this portion into sections, each being
brushed down and moisteled slightly with
some good odores tonic tonic is used instead Of
for the reason that more beneficial damp
ness is required to make the hair easy to handle
Now comes the Of it ALL and the novice will
And herself all nnsers and thumbs Until acquired
the knacl Of making waves z ne middle part Of the
ponpadour Is taken up and combed straight back
from tho face Then with the comb wayss q pre-