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WATERFOWL.
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.

NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.
Henry ST George is very i'll.
Henry Warren of Meriden was in
town, one day last week, calling upon
old acquaintances.
J. H. Taylor and a party of gentle
men from Waterbury started, We'd
nesday. for a pleasure trip in Florida.
Mr. and Mrs Taft returned, last Sat-
urday, and the school is again in ses-
sion.
Miss Bovaird will not return until
the latter part of this mouth.
Mrs Edwin Crutenden has been con-
fined with the grip.
Robert Peck and his mother spent
Christmas at Mrs Bassett's IN Ham
den.
Miss Lottie Hard entered Munroe's
Business college, last Monday.
The annual parish supper given by
held at the Town hall on the evening
of January p.
Albert Titus is on the sick list.
Robert Currie has returned from a
visit with friends in New York.
Miss Ida Blakeslee is visiting friends
in Waterbury.
Mrand Mrs F. n. Barton celebrated
their silver wedding on New Years
day. Friends called during the day
and evening.
Charles Hudson and son, Cecil, have
been in town during the holidays.
Henry Platt has had a relapse.
Charles S. Kelly has been appointed
administrator of the estate of his
grandfather, the late Jacob Blakeslee.
UERNSEYTOWN.
On Tuesday evening, December 81,
there was a pleasant gathering at
Elinu Barber's to celebrate the fifth
anniversary of their marriage and to
watch the old year out and the new
year in. Mr. and Mrs Barber were pre-
sented with loaf of cake, ornament
ed with silver pieces to the amount of
$14.75, gift from friends and neigh
bOrs.
Gilbert Williams, Jr., is on the sick
list. Other sick ones are better: with
the exception of Miss Julia Skilton,
| who is very low.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
WOODBURY..

DRAWING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM
A WELL.
The entertainment at the Methodist
church on Tuesday eve, was success.
The children did great credit to them
selves and their teacher. The drill.
including the fairies and brownies,
was exceptionally fine. The recfta-
lions and dialogues were amusing as
well as entertaining. "Almost Run
away" by Ruth Saxon and Elwell
Bradley, brought down the house.
Santa Claus explained that he mis-
took the parsonage WE'LL for a Sun
day school chimney, and dumped his
pack before discovering his mistake.
Consequently the gifts were drawn
from the we'll instead of being taken
from tree.
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THE SICK AMONG US.

A large number are sick in town.
Three doctors from Woodbury. are in
daily attendance. Among the sick
ones and those who have been recent
ly afflicted are Mrs L. p. Judd and
three children, Mrs George w. Peck,
Arthur Bloss, one of William Karl's
children, Mr. and Mrs Charles Bloss,
Mrs Stephen Hayes, Mrs John Wood
in, who is very sick with pneumonia,
and Mrs William u. Flower.
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100000 WoMn

Have boon restored to ls0sakflb
by Lydia e. PknkNIsas,71s N000-
table Compound. Their k0f-
tors arc on file and prove this
staf0ss1oz,f to be a fact, mot a
moro boast. When a 1,10oN-
0ks10 has been successful In
curling 50 many WOZ,10E.s you
cannot we'll say without try
ing h-1 do NOT believe II
will helm s11e.D
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CHRISTMAS GUESTS.

The following were entertained on
Christmas day: Mr. and Mr. Horatio
Smith, at Walter White's; Mr. and
Mrs II. w. Judson, at Frank Thomp-
sons; Mrs G.. g. Guild and Miss Edna
Guild, at Arthur Judson's; Eddie
Nichols, at E. T. Nichols, Sr: Joel At
wood and family, at NJ. r. Holmes.
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WASHINGTON.
CONTRACTOR BACON INJI

CONTRACTOR BACON INJURED.
Richard Bacon, the contractor, who
is building Charles FOrd's house, fell
from scatfolding II feet from the
ground. He is at present confined to
the house on account of his injuries
Mrs Gum started for Florida on
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
BRIDGEWATER.
CONGREGATIONAL CHUR,

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH INTERESTS.
Rev F. w. Raymond took for his
text, last Sunday morning, I'd Cor. 3:
IL, ''FOr if that which pasSeth away
was with glory, much more that
which remaineth is in glory"
A roll call of the members of the
Congregational church was held in the
church, Wednesday, January l, at $50
p. m. Twenty-One responded with
verse of Scripture. There were large
number of absences, some caused by
sickness, others are living out of town.
At 7o'clOck all adjourned to the chap
ell where about 40 friends of the
church sat down to supper served by
the ladies of the church. A social
hour followed which was enjoyed by
all. A great deal of praise should be
given our young pastor, who worked
SO hard to make the affair success,
and it is hoped he may see the fruits
of his labor both in the church and So
cially.
BRIEFLY NOTED.
Miss Bessie Smith entertained the
Ladies' Whist club, last Saturday af-
ternOon.
Mrs H. NJ. Jessup is in Norwark with
her daughter, Mrs Hotchkiss.
James Orr entertained his brother
from Pittsfield, last Sunday.
Miss Mary Burgess spent part of her
vacation in Shelton.
The schools in town opened, last
Monday morning.
Calvin Bates has taken Ezra YOung'S
place as sexton at ST Marks.
Orville Sherwood of New Milford has
been at home with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs T. Sherwood, number of days,
| on account of illness.
f. E. BOStwick has attached saw to
his portable engine and is now ready
to take contracts for saving up wood
piles.
Justice of Peace J. Freeman Wells
married youthful couple at the
Town hall, last Friday. The bride
was Is and the groom under 20.
| Miss Fannie Pierce was the guest of
Miss Eta NJ. Young, the last of last
week.
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Frost visited Mr.
and Mrs John Ford of Southville, last
Thursday.
Miss Maybelle F. Sanford has re-
turned home from New York where
she has been spending the holidays.
The Center schools opened this week
with Miss Daisy Hill and Miss Mabel
Keller as teachers.
Miss Stella Clark of Roxbury began
| her second term OF school in the Treat
district, this week.
Miss Daisy Hill has returned from
New York where she has been spend
ing part of her vacation.
Fred Keller of bridgeport was in
town recently.
Clarence Evitts of Roxbury was at
his fathers, Edwin Evitts', last week.
Rev f. w. Raymond spent last week
in town.
Albert Pierce of Boardman was in
town, Saturday.
Ezra Young is slowly recovering his
sight.
Miss Fannie Pierce returned this
week to Mortified seminary.
| Several from this town attended the
dance in Roxbury, Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs Harry Gillette celebrat-
ed their fifth anniversary, December
p, by holding dance at their home
About 80 couples were present. Mr.
and Mrs Gillette were the recipients
of side board, small table and a Nor
riS chair,
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WEST CORNWALL.
A CROP OF ACCIDENTS.

Accidents seem to be the order of
the day. Last week Emerson Cook
had his arm broken while at work at
the Shear shop and on Monday of this
week r.. 5. Sprague broke his leg
while at work on Titfany's wood job
and Frank Dewkett sprained his
ankle.
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SCARLET FEVER APPEARS.

Scarlet fever has again made it's ap-
pearance here, two cases having been
reported to the health officer by DR.
w. M. Barnum. The first case was
reported last weekythe patient, son
of Frederick Newton of Stratford, was
visiting at the home of his aunt, Mrs
Charles Skiff, of Skiff Mountain. The
second case, reported Monday of this
week, is a son of Charles Buckingham,
who lives near the village. 1t is hoped
that no more cases will appear.
An adjourned town meeting for the
purpose Of hearing the report of the
selectmen in regard to purchasing
land for cemetery purposes, was held
in the Town hall, Monday, January S,
but the report being such that no &C
tiOn could be taken it was decided to
adjourn again until Saturday, January
18, at 2 O'Clock p. m. The selectmen
were instructed to have something
town could take action in the matter
Gaylord Eaton returned to his
studies at Child's Business college in
New Haven, Sunday evening. Ralph
Bull lett here at the same time for the
Rockland Military Academy at Nyack,
N. Y.
Miss Elizabeth Peet returned to
New Haven, where she attends school,
Monday morning.
Paul Smith and Cleve Watson left,
Thursday, for the Military Academy
at Cheshire, Conn.
The Grange held their annual in
stallatiOn Of officers on New Years
night. The service was followed by a
bountiful supper supplied by the
Changers for the members and their
invited guests. After the supper an
hour was spent in social intercourse.
| The two warehouses in the village
opened, this week, for asserting tobac-
co, giving employment to about so
men.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
asrEgMMAllEf@'
The Big Stores
Famous
House Furnishing
Sale
Takes place
Next Week

Everybody in Connecticut
Knows what this sale means.
No more important announce
nent could be made at this
ime. To give one or two
TENS here where there are
.ousands in the store, would
,ot help you much in judging
low far this of 1902 tran
sends all other similar sales
of the past.
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A Special Lot of
liens FeltS and
Overs

Have just arrived. They are
two buckle, roll edge, duck
overs and gray felts. The price
is $2.25. If in need OF pair
call at
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
RIVER DISTRICT NEWS,

her young friend, Eva Pulver, a part
of last week, returned to her home in
Bridgewater on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs William Kinney and son,
Lois, were guests, last Sunday, at
Metichiwan farm.
Mr. and Mrs B. w. Madigan spent
New Years day at Mr. Madigan's home
in this place.
Misses Kate and Eva Pulver visited,
last Thursday, at William Kinney S
home in Bridgewater.
Mr. and Mrs R.iC. Mallory and Miss
Bertha and Lois have been recent WIS.,
itors in New Fairfield.
Mrs E. F. Shepard's summer resi-
dence has been broken into.
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A. c0Chrane 4
Sons,
West Cornwall, Conn.
Pennies Saved.

We wish Happy, Prosperous Year.
For all to whom this may appear;
And may this year of 1902
Mean many Pennies saved for you.
Wen save them for you If you try
A pair of our Felt Boots to buy,
With Arctics called the best''Ball Brand
And Gloves and Mittens for each hand.
While battling with the wintry storm
A big ''Storm Coat" would keep you warm
We're selling them as cheap as dirt
With Heavy Jersey Over Shirt.
To show your wife or girl she's Good
Supply her with dainty Hood.
And a Horse might sa We you money, too.
Should 1t wear a Blanket warm from you
HI. S. COmStock,
Cornwall Bridge, Conn.
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GAYLORDSVILLE AND VICINITY.

GAYLORDSvILLE AND VICINITY.
Charles Hall has taken position as
clerk with A. H. Barlow.
Rev Charles Judd of New York Wis
tied friends here, New Years.
Capt Frank Cable, of the submarine
torpedo. boat. Fulton, spent New Years
with his mother, Mrs A. Cable.
Mrs John Paine is spending few
days with her aunt at Millbrook, N. Y.
Mrs James Knight and daughter are
visiting at NJ. d. Jones'.
John Talbot was in town over Sun
day.
Erastus Jones and wife are receiving
congratulations over the advent of a
son.
The week of prayer will be observed
in the Methodist church. Rev Mr.
Roys has secured the assistance of Rev
Mr. Nash of Cornwall Bridge and there
will probably be short sermon every
evening.
The best sausage 1Oc pound at The
Farmers Trading Co.
Nothing but the best of steers (no
old cows( at Farmers Trading Co.
Buy your Sundays dinner at the cor
ner store and save money.
w. G. Barton was in New York on
Tuesday.
c. M. Beach, New Milford's delegate
to the constitutional convention, drew
seat No. 178. Mr. Beach introduced a
resolution on Tuesday, which passed,
appointing Rev C. H. Smith of Ply
mouth, and Rev Mr. Brown, chaplains
of the convention.
Pliney Squires has sold to Mrs Greg
DRY Of Merryan a nice black four-year-
old colt.
The best beef roasts from &c up at
The Farmers Trading Co.
Choice native lamb, 8 and lac pound,
at Farmers Trading Co.
Harmon Bronson of New Haven was
in town, last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Louis Richmond spent
Sunday in New Haven.
Prof Clemence otficiated at the or
gan at the Congregational church
Sunday evening.
L. Platt of Bridgeport was in town
Tuesday.
Miss Maude S. Hill arrived safely ir
San Francisco on Saturday, having
greatly enjoyed her trip across the con
| tinent.
The Monday club met, this week
with Miss May Brown. Mrs G. M
Beach read an excellent paper on "The
Life of Ruskin,'' and Miss Minnie
Blinn on s'The Works of Ruskin.''
Miss Ella Belle Sterling has beer
visiting in New York for 10 days
While there she attended the annua
dinner of the Ingleside League.
Edwin Harrington, war veteran,
member of theiC Connecticut I'd heavies
died on December 20, at Sherman
Peck's in Bridgewater, aged 66 years
The funeral occurred on January !
Rev DR. George Lansing Taylor Offici
ating at the grave.
E. B. Wheeler of Warren was il
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Backaci1e.
Bearing-doWn Feeling

Womb troubles, causing pain, weight, and
backache, instantly relieved and perma-
nently cured by it's use. Under all circum-
stances it acts in harmony with the laws
that govern the female system, and is as
harmless as water.
|ll11D Backache left me after taking
the second bottle Your medicine
-" cured me when doctors failed.
MRS. SARAH HOLsTEIN,
q Davis Block. Gorham St. Lowell, Mass.
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Ten Pages.
LITCHFIELD COUNTY
KENT.

ITEMS OF NEWS FROM MACEDONIA.
New Years morning Jack Frost fid-
died, the wind whistled and humanity
danced to the tune of two degrees be-
low zero.
A party of young friends gathered
at the home of John Baker, Wednes-
being his 18th birthday. A general
good time was had such as all young
people know how to enjoy and refresh
ments were served, prominent among
which was birthday cake set with
Is wax candles all ablaze with light
At a late hour the company departed
wishing John many happy returns of
the day.
Through unfavorable weather in the
curing season tobacco is in some meas
ure damaged by pole burn, this giving
the crop black eye and accordingly
tobacco buyers have things nearly at
ing sold at lOc per pound. The veter-
an tobacco dealer, Luther Eaton,
bought some tobacco in this vicinity,
last week, at that figure.
William WOlcott is visiting friends
in Bridgeport.
Ransome Chase has moved into
Charles Kirk 's.house, lately vacated by
Emile Mettiz.
NORTH KENT AND VICINITY.
The farmers are kept busy cutting
ice to fill their ice houses.
The agent for "The Waterbury
American" was in the place, New
Years day.
Mrs Florence Mosher is with her
mother for short time in Kent.
The property of the late Edward
Skiff was appraised. which contained
some valuable old relics.
Miss Elizabeth Peet has returned to
her school in New Haven.
| Harley Weld of Brooktield spent
New Years day with friends on Goode
Hill.
Miss Hester Hall is visiting Mrs
| Merritt Page in South Kent.
Miss Gertrude Newton of Branford
is spending the holidays with friends
on Skiff Mountain.
Miss Mary Katan of Danbury spent
a week at her home.
Mrs Fred Newton and son, Walter,
are at Charles Skiff's.
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c. e. TROWBRIDGE DIsLOCATEs A
SHOULDER.
G. E. Trowbridge had the misfortune
to dislocate his shoulder recently. Un-
der the care of DR.. Smith, he will soon
be around all right.
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|He|p...
II dturG

Babies and children need
proper food, rarely ever medi'
cine. If they do not thrive
on their food something is
wrong. They need a little
help to get their digestive
machinery working properly.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
Tin Ware
Agate Ware.
China.
CottonS.
DamaSkC.
Upholstery.

Free Deliveries.
No mail orders can beflled in
these departments while the
sale is in progress.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10

William Brewster Hubbard and
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-01-10
The Doll Show.

The Doll Show.
Who has the prettiest doll
in this part of the state :
Fifty dollars in prizes.
A souvenir to every little
girl exhibiting a doll.
Entries must be here be-
tween Jan. IS and II.
Show opens Jan. 20.
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The Optical Department is
now in the East Store. It's
the most completely equipped
place of the kind in New
Haven. Examination of tn
eyes, free.
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NEW HAVEN.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-23

good ss,issss o: ehoiss to ia fancy = 8 tss 3 co cern ~:
tIa sss ! 9. ! $ sg saass: HBz sslss dali. NJ &h: : Mfss-
"a Sc sIsSass sripSS$s s.: Z ssd is9 ss's !. s 3 5: sseat:
favorable weather conditions in the Southwest.
and heavy all day, with the undercurrent bearish
IN sp,te OF a good export trade: numerous stop
I'll the last few minutes, when covering brought
a rally and closed the market steady, at 80 ne.
sol.es. closed Sc: sept. IS Sic. Closed E Tsse: n Dec
S pSsts e s gi0sed .sate ~rn,Reeei 1850; ex,
s1sc f. o. b. afoat; option market opened easier.
all day on the small movement. closing quiet but
STEADY at a partial &c net decline; May olosad
closed g eSs.sc.' oatLR s.Ssfa si ss.sso: ss Exports ss't 4. 4s5:
sRS' S aait 3 white M9. : I tsG: Tx No m : .s,s %ss No; 2 ., Ta;ss
trk: white S94S5c: options market ruled steady
% Pat llS Ss the sa si@s back OF the viii. aay ot ten m Max shP Ia;
Been ef-F EhiPpi1 1sm sSqG siss,s sG GO: &, . es ri s9SssS:
S,sasss;c;p i piekitd pf hams tH m&stsisi p''f Ls%1d sasalSsys
s Mss5:r !, saea sm's5 SO sS 30; Gsnass {. ;ssasy: p sSs'l ism'
H Sdso" fres, Gs s Ely 81 per Pkg: &c; country
firm. Moiasses firm. ""e MICS
ass 3D. .p'f. a:rd iH-f Wessern in te.. quiet at az
% Du gRi A% May sa.T rs7Pea in Pslls NJ quiet hat, at IS sd Cd:
Ne. 9 Sorthfn s7ss.c;- 30. : northern and July
.' aIan aas &C. Nay Ssg'' s E.Ywh oassNSssh IS, .sc- Jul,
- ~. ai ssse; S Ssp': 2 N NSfths Ga 5 55s. No, l Northern
ea FsSFia NJ May E 22mco n. easier; No 3 x Oats
Ky on basis of 81 50 for finished goods "N
Liverpool. May 22.-wheat-spot steady; No. 1
i n3Ilasrn dn SpFiT Mas IS s. Sd; No; Inv C q g. ID:
80, cornLspot quiet: American mixed. new s.
III III a AMERICAN n car mixed; old 5s Sd: futures dull:
Chicago. May 22-Cash quotations were ns fol-
lows: Flour steady. wheat-No. , spring 7Ss
white 4t,alsac; No: ) white 4ssa+assc. Eye
choice mailing ssaT2c. Seeds-No. / fax yl.ss:
No; / Northwestern S1.76: prime timothy 81. 500
S 10 - grade SIS. Provisions.
lbs. $40 20: short ribs sides 0oose) $3.50
80; dry-salted shoulders tbxd) Sas. 25;. short
clear sides ,bxd) slo.2oalo.s 30. Whisky. basis Of
Chicago, MAY 2-on the Produce Exchange to-
DAY tue butter market was weaker: creauaeries
lss2lAe: dairies lIGIsc. Cheese weak at ll1sD
Kansas city. May 22.-Close-wheat-May 12isc:
July ,ehG5Vgsc: cash No. 2 hard 74c: No. :
:s7.oi Nc; 2 red isS; Ne Y 3 sc; No; 2 spring 7se
64Aae5ifc; No . white &c; No. 8 6sisc. Oats
No. 2 white i5i4c. Rye-No. 2 sc. Hay-Choice
timothy t2 so; do, Prsirie 80 55Ssil; Keeeipts- :
Wheat 5000: corn $500: oats 20. 600. j
Milwaukee,. Wis. May 2:.-Wheat lower. Coss,
No No.. l Northern 5sei No; 2 Northern 'sHfgTei
July e2c.
enss s.: syaas IS: seconi patents .'.ssss,i s. s sast
clears i2-soa3: second clears $3.50. Bran in bulk
Toledo. @. Nay 22-wheet fairly active. cas- .
dull. steady; cash 6s4c; May S3Ac; july s2Sc: !.
Sept. ee4.c. Oats dull. strong: cash &c: Nav
prime timothy $500. "s
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VALUES WELL MAINTAINED
DESPITE MODERATE TRADING.
BANK OF COMMERCE AGAIN
A FEATURE.
fractions Ease Off and Central
Insurance Leads Miscel-
laneOuS List.

In the face Of only moderately fair trad
ing local securities held their own well
yesterday. At the morning session most
Of the issues We're firm to slightly higher.
but In the afternoon there We're fractional
recessions.
There was considerable early activity in
fractions. Transit sold well at 81. 62h and
United Railways preferred, after opening
rather strong at A.25 eased off to sS4.
United Railways As were steady at ss7.S11s.
Bank stocks We're again in favor. Com
merce led the group with sales of 100 shares
at Si00 and American Exchange was in eX-
cellent demand at 1913. Third National
was comparatively easy at $2SI.5 80. Mercan-
tile Trust issues were a tritie higher and
Lincoln worked lower TO 1851. Mississippi
Valley was well taken at s453.
In the miscellaneous list American Gen.
trail Insurance was easily the leading
feature with sales at $265, a net gain of
$50 for the day.
At the afternoon session Transit was
sharply on the down turn at S31.3712-
The only active trust company stock was
old Commonwealth. which was freely
bought at $500.
State National eased off to Sis. Boat
mems. selling dividend on. advanced to sos
and American Exchange Bank was well
supported at 1914.
American Central Insurance showed no
sings of a decline. There was continued
support and the stock sold at $3.50.
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NEW YORK curb MARKET.
Some Dealings In st. Louis street Rail
way Shares.

MI I . - -
New York. May 22.-The curb market today
opened quiet but steady. and with only nominal
price changes. as compared to the previous
close. Dealings We're in small volume. and any
animation Of note was confined to n few securi-
ties. Most OF the active issues, however. showed
frmness. and there was no evidence OF liquida-
tion.
In the later session the market held somewhat
firner in tone. but dealings were inactive, and
especially dull and featureless during the mid
dav and early afternoon session. The close was
generally steady and some gains recorded. Total
transactions were estimated at about 1900
shares. Bay State Gas sold at 2ssG2A for about
$500 shares. and about 1000 shares OF General
Carriage sold at " a Northern Securities
was firm. and early sold at I00A G10oI. but later
reacted to 10lI. with trades Of about 1;5oo shares.
About 1850 shares Of American Elevated sold at
~. Green Consolidated Mining sold at 2sd2sE
for 1000 shares San Francisco Traction com,
sold at s9A dsoM for 100 shares; and . of the
subs" sold at 1o1M. American Can common sold
at y for 100 shares. United States Steel new
bonds sold at 9~5hda5N1a5% for IS. American
Can pfd. sold at 55A. Other sales included 100
Chicago Peoria and St; Louis pfd. at Is. ST.
Louis Transit was dealt in for the first time
in several days. 30 shares changing hands at
BIZ: $40 90 United Railways OF st. Louis IS were
sold at S7H.
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New York, May 22--The evaporated apple holds
firm on export trade, but actual business light.
owing to mild offerings and high prices asked
by some holders. Choice and fancy grades in
moderate jobbing demand and steady. state
T2m mIssac. TO ,gg good ,G SsSeie: prime ss@1oc: GhqlGs
active 1obhing and export demand on large
sizes OF new fruit, with the tone steady. Old
fruit dull and more or less nominal. Apricots
and peaches continue steady. with %jobbins trade
moderate. Prunes 3x66hc. Apricot-Boxes 10&
giie: eass ! Peaches-Peeled A91sc: I'M
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Foreign Exchange.

Reported by Francis. Bro. & Co.. No. 2A North
Fourth ST.:
Prime sterling. cables 4s7 4o-1Wa4s71a: checks
4.SI: 50 days 4.S4 40-l00G4 s4ia.
Commercial sterling. checks 4Ss%84sss: 90
days AS4k: 80 days 4.s3sG4.S3A.
Grain bills ass.
Cotton bills 4.s3Z.
Bankers Paris cables 5.16hG5.1s lis: checks
5.l87sd5.1s Lis; so days 5.1sA. .
Commercial French francs. checks 5.f1z; 90
Swiss checks SIS; 50 days 5.2oSa5.0 LIS.