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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Wives who are puzzled over what
to give their husbands for Christmas
presents can and solution Of the
question BY calling at w. Madison's,
where they can find not alone fine
cigars put up IN fancy boxes of any
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
Notice to Subscribers.

Subscribers are requested to tele-
phone this office in all cases of failure
upon the part of carriers to deliver the
paper which will be sent by special mes
senger and the charge therefor deduct
ed from the wages of the carrier res
ponsible for the oversight or negligence
THE PUBLISHERS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
Smoke La Imperial cigars.

The La Tosca is under new manage
men and the. new proprietors solicit a.
continuance Of the former trade and
are IMPLY able to care for the new.
All treated alike. They keep an ord
erly house and they solicit call. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
STILL IN THE LEAD

Dainty eaters, people with hearty
appetites theater parties, and all other
parties find what they desire and some
to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster
house. The choicest viands in the mar
ket are there served in most pleasing
lie. Open all night Private rooms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
FOR SAIL.

Bargain for Any One Desiring, to Go
Into Business.
The proprietor Of good-paying
fruit confectionery and cigar and to-
bacco store desires to sell out on ac-
count Of poor health, and will do so
on terms advantageous to the pur-
chaser. In addition to the store, there
is sixteen room lodging house, Is
rooms furnished and three un-
furnished, and all having occupants.
For further particulars apply at this
Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

To purchase residence property or
building lot having good view of the
river, with payments of. $50 monthly
Address, stating exact location and
price, ]. W. R., care Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

The cosiest and most tastefully dec
GRATED cafe in the northwest is that
Of Aug. Kratz, on Sixth St., near
Washington, Portland. All goods
warranted and lunch served at all
hours. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

A very fine variety Of articles of
fancy work will be offered for sale by
the Sisters of the Convent Of the Holy
Names, The articles are suitable for
Christmas presents. and those desir-
ing bargains of that description will
be pleased with the opportunity pre-
sented.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
A LIFE SAVER

Many lives are annually destroyed by
diseases resulting from faulty plumbing
Be sure your plumbing is done by an
expert, and save annoyance and dan
ger. Gas and steam fitting, heating,
timing, etc. Fixtures in stock.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY,
425 Bond street. Phone 1881
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Dry slabwood. cut to l6-inch lengths,
for sale by VIM. Kelly at reasonable
rates. Full measure GU anteed.
Orders given prompt attention / ie.
phone 1921 black.
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w. l.. TRULLlNGEk,
M. f. HARDESTY.
Dated Dec. l5, 1908.

To my friends and patrons; l have
this day sold my interest in the firm
of Trullinger & Hardesty to my former
partner, NJ. F. Hardesty, together with
the good viii thereof. wish to be-
speak for him the former good patron
age enjoyed by said firm, and recon-
mend him as a first-class, painstaking,
reliable and conscientious workman,
and entitled to the confidence Of the
community. w. L. TRULLINGER.
December Is. 1908,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Those who need timing done on
their houses should call on j. A.
Montgomery, the timing department
of whose establishment is in charge
Of L. Noe, who has no superior in
that line of the business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

II you want a Turkish bath and
bed for the night order ahead, as there
are only a limited number of beds.
Turkish bath and bed, 81; Russian
bath, SOC; during the day, Csc.
PALACE TURKISH BATHS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Do you like chicken tanales or choice
eoncarne? If so, ring up j. G.. Cook,
or call on him. Headquarters in rear of
National saloon. Ask for Cook, who
makes the finest concarne and tamales,
Orders delivered at private residences.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

For Sale. Comfortable residence
in nice location. four rooms with
basement covering all floor space
terms reasonable. For particulars
apply to Robert Gibson. publisher
DAILY News.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
BEST 15-CENT MEAL.

You will always ind the best lJe
meal in the city at the Rising Sun res
taurant, No. 612 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
CALL ON THEM.

CALL ON THEM.
Electrical fixtures.
Electrical wiring.
Electrical supplies.
Gas mantels guaranteed.
43s Commercial street.
TRULLINGER & HARDESTY,
Electrical Contractors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Astoria souvenir crockery in Dresden
china, just in at Forad & Stokes Com
pany. The very latest shapes and de-
signs for the holiday trade.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Christmas novelties now coming IN
Full line of things to burn. visitors
always welcome. Frank woodfeld's
Art Store, Bond street. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

l hereby offer a reward of $2500 for
the recovery Of the body of my wife
who was drowned on Tuesday morn
ing in the Lewis and Clark river.
tf. NAT JONES.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
w. l.. Trullinger and M. F. Hardesty
under the firm name of Trullinger &
Hardesty has been by mutual consent
dissolved, w. L. Trullinger retiring
and NJ, F. Hardesty continuing in
business. Ali debts and obligations Of
the firm up, to and including the 18th
day of December, 1908, will be paid by
w, l.. Truninger, who will also collect
all money due the firm to and including
said date,
w. L. TRULLINGER,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
CHEAP FUEL.

Fir slabwocd, stove lengths, So. 90 per
cord. Boxwood $3.50 per large load.
Phone 2211 Black. Kelly, the transfer
man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

7. F. Laurin has complete line of
toilet articles and perfumes. the most
complete stock in any retail store in
the northwest. Give him trial. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

For sale at a bargain-Tract ofland
In McClure's Astoria, 100 feet square.
For Particulars inquire at this office. y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
JAPANESE GOODS,

New stock Of fancy goods just arriv-
ed at Yokohama Bazaar, Call and see
the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

Upper Astoria has a place where you
can get fine glass of beer. as good
wines and liquors as you can find any
place in the city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
NEW BARGAINS FOR TODAY

For sale. cheap-Good organ. Inquire
at this office. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

The Columbia Oyster House is now
handling the celebrated Toke Point
oysters. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
HARRY JONES.
Opposite Kopp's Brewery.
pENsMoRE TYPEWRITER

A11]SO1'1N7 = 4 = " w I 11AF'
We sell. rent, and repair all makes of
typewriters. Write for new catalogue
of New Densmore.
Huxley, Ryan & Co.,
50 Fourth Street. Portland, Or. 7
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22
ocC1DENT SHOP

OCCIDENT SHOP
Four chairs at the Occident barber
shop. No use to miss everything wait
ing for shave. First-class artists and
by the way. this is the place to get a
bath. Everything the very best. If.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-22

HATS TRAINED FREE.
Has just received
Full line of
Military Raglans for ladies. Come and
see before purchasing elsewhere.
Complete Furnishing Goods, Hair
Switches and Pcmpedours.
MRS. R, INGLETON,
Welch Block.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
Some Political Prayers.

The Philadelphia Record recalls some
political prayers made by chapIains of
legislative bodies 1t was inoffensive
but in poor taste, when a chaplain in the
Delaware Legislature prayed: 20 Lord,
thy servants are in a deadlock. Give
them the key" During the last Cuban
instruction a chaplain In a legislature
prayed that the United States might
supply with arms, if necessary, those in
Cuba who were struggling for liberty"
and that we might insist upon uphold
ing the Monroe doctrine. The chaplain
Of the Illinois House prayed God "to con
tract the capacious NAV of the penal,
reformatory, charitable and educational
institutions Of Illinois. May they learn
to be content with less money, and may
we who refuse to worship a golden calf
also refuse to worship gold in any other
form" The chaplain of a Populist con-
vention in Arkansas prayed that the state
might be delivered from Democratic con
trcl. III the Colorado Legislature Dean
Peck prayed that the Populists and
Democrats might be resigned to their
fate A Populist chaplain in Kansas
prayed God to palsy the brain and still
the heart of the reasonable conspira-
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GOOD MEN WANTED.
Salaries Guaranteed for one Man in
Each County in North Carolina.
No man wanted who cannot furnish best reference
and prove his ability to work Men will be placed
on salaries and not on commission.
If YOU have a GOOD MIND and want to MAKE
MONEY, address at once
J. d. BOUSHALL, Manager,
A2tna Life ms. Co., Raleigh N. c.

ern Securities case is somewhat dreaded
and caused a pause in operations for the
advance. Foreign exchange was firm I'M
der a continued demand for remittance,
but money was reported easier in London.
The weekly statement of the Imperial
Bank of Germany and the large over-sub-
scriptions reported for the new German
loan were regarded as gratifying evidence
of the abundance of funds at that cen
ter
United States old As declined IA per
cent, the new As registered q per cent.
and the SIS registered 1 per cent The
new rs coupon and the SIS coupon adj
vanced IA per cent, compared with the
CLOSING call of last week
Total sales of stocks today were 49,
500 shares, including Atchison, 1890;
Baltimore and Ohio, 2O7o0: Cincinnati
and Ohio, 1,SOO; Erie, $500; Louisville
and Nashville, $500; Metropolitan Rail
way, II 900; Missouri Pacific, II 800; Nor
folk and Western, 200; Pennsylvania,
1900; Reading, 34,S0O; ST. Paul, 1900;
Southern Railway, 1900; Union Pacific,
900; Amalgamated Copper 10000; Col
orado Fuel and Iron, $500; Tenn, c. and
l., $500; Rock Island, 1900
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
BALTIMoaE PROVISIONS.
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, April 1S.-Today's stock
market was but a duh and narrow affair
and the net changes are generally snsig-
nifcant A violent rebound at the open
ing in Metropolitan Street Railway helped
the tone for while. The spasmodic rise
in this stock proved to be due TO bear
orders to cover at the market and the
high price was maintained for only an
instant The renewed weakness of the
stock and the sharp sellir z movement in
Reading unsettled prices and turned the
trend downward. Reading dropped about
points before support was forthcoming
The selling Of the stock was based upon
a suppOsition that the anthracite coal
combination will be the next object of
legal process under the antitrust law by
the government The other members of
the anthracite group were not IDLY
affected. The professional traders who
made up the market commenced to cover
their short contracts before the bank
statement appeared, but the selling was
renewed on the publication of the state
ment. The disappointing item was that
Of average loans, which showed an in
crease of $2,427.S 500 shares. whereas the
severe liquidation of the week had given
rise to hopes Of a large loan reduction.
The showing is complicated by the mer-
ger of two banks and an increase in cap
itsl of another which made requirements
for loans without a corresponding eff
feet on deposits. The cash increase is
about as expected and the surplus reserve
was correspondingly benefited The mar
ket rallied and closed steady and very
DUH Canadian Pacific and Missouri Pa
cifc enjoyed some special benefit from
good reports of gross earnings for the
second week in April The decision ex-
Ipected on Monday on the application for
a stay pending the appeal of the North
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Tarrant e. Kings
Cotton Letter.

New York. Anil 1S.-The Liverpool
market was manipulated today by The
New Orleans bull party, and this caused
some short covering here. 1t is said
that Mr.. Sully is preparing to take a
European trip which indicates that he
has probably arranged for winding up
his pool in the cotton market. If this
is true it must be acknowledged that lie
is the shrewdest operator that ever at
tempted to control cotton market
Most of them do not know when to get
out. He seemed to know when to get in,
and when to get out.
Receipts continue heavy, the weather
is good. there is an absence of the usual
bull speculation and on the whole it
would seem that the New Orleans crowd,
who have taken up the campaign have
a heavy burden meanwhile it is pointed
out that the statistical position is the
strongest ever known, but in this con
ncction. it is well to remember that the
spot demand, both as regards domestic
spinners and the export demand is very
poor. It looks as if all bulIish features
have been discounted and the best in
formed people expect lower prices.
TARRANT G KING,
eS Broad Street
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Cammann e. Cos.
Cotton Letter.


New York. April 18-The usual Satur-
day surprise was furnished by Liverpool
where an advance of IL points was
scored instead of the decline of points
expected The immediate result was a
gain of TO points at our opening. but
most of the Improvement was quickly
lost Supporting orders on May and July
pushed prices up again for a brief period
but the close leaves them at the lowest
of the day, only 2 points above yesterday
The visible supply shows no startling
feature. The decrease during the week
was a trae less than last year, but the
most interesting point is the fact that
European stocks have gained $4,000 bales
thus materially reducing the shortage,
which for so long was a menace to Liv-
erpool shorts and a source of anxiety
to spinners. Receipts at Memphis,
Shreveport and Houston are attracting a
good deal of notice, because cotton ap-
pearing at interior towns is straight from
first hands and the considerable increase
shown means just so much gained in the
comparison with last years crop. In
terror stocks also have been rapidly ac-
cumuIating, the shortage of 200,0 900 bales
a few weeks ago being now brought down
to $4,000, and it bids fair soon to dis
appear altogether.
The shortage in port stocks, which
reached its maximum last week has also
been cut down, owing to the falling off
in exports since the extreme rise was
established.
New Orleans spots have lost Bloc.
during the past few days, and it looks
as if holders are becoming less certain
of their position. Should they decide to
let go as is far from improbable, in
view of the tendency on stock everywhere
to accumulate, we may see considera.
bic decline. CAMMANN e CO.,
Cotton Department,
Per HUGH F. McELROY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY


Short Line to principal citles Of the
South and Southwest, Florida, Cuba,
Texas, California and Mexico, also North
and Northwest, Washington. Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Cincin-
natl, Chicago, Indianapolis, ST. Louis,
Memphis and Kansas City.
Trains leave Raleigh as follows:
No. 81 NORTHBOUND.
1:25 a. IN. -"SEABOARD EXPRESS"
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Richmond, Washing
ton Baltimore, Philadelphia. New York
Bostoz and all points North, Northeast and
Northwest.
No. SO.
I1:15 A. M. "SEABOARD LOCAL MAIL"
For ALL POINTS from Raleigh to Ports
mouth, Eorlina TO Richmond; connects at
Henderson for Oxford and Weldon with A
c. L.; At Portsmouth, Norfolk with ALA
STEAMERS Cor points North and Northeast.
NO. So.
1880 A. M. 'sEABoARD MAIL" FOR
Richmond Washington Baltimore, pills
delphia, New York and Boston. Connects
at Richmond with G. & O. for Cincinnati,
Chicago and St Louis; at Washington W.,
Pennsylvania and b. & o. for all poi-H.
No. 81. sOUTHBOUND.
400 a. m.-"SEABOARD EXPRESS"
For Charlotte, Atlanta. Colum5is, Charles
ton, Savannah, Jacksonville, St. Augustine,
Tampa and ail points South and Southwest.
No. Il.
400 p. m.-SEABOARD LOCAL MAIL
For Charlotte, Atlanta and all local points
Connects at Atlanta for all points South
and Southwest.
No. q.
1880 p. m.-SEABOARD MAIL" for
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Atlanta. Column
bis, Charleston. Savannah. Jacksonville,
Tampa and ell points South and Southwest
Tickets on sale to all poin-s. Pullman
bertbs reserved. Tickets delivered and bag
gage checked from Hotel and Residences
without extra charge at
Uptown Ticket Office
Ysrborough House sondtns
C.. H. Gattis. G. T. and P. A.
Phones III. Raleigh, : ;.
H. S. LIZARD, T. P. A,
Raleigh ~ q
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S. A. L. STOCKS AND BONDS.

BALTIMORE. Apr I8.-SeabOard Air Line
common "a; preferred 1914.
BondS as. so.
Atlantic Coast Line. common. I25; pre-
ferred ......
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York April 1S.-The statement
of averages of the clearing house banks
of this city for the week shows:
Loans 1905, 2O7 800, increase $2,427, 800:
deposits 1887, 29O, 200, increase $2,459, 400;
circulation $43, 495, 600, increase 1868 500
legal tender $66, S57, 700, increase 1858, 4OS;
specie $3.50, 972 500, increase $2,017 800;
reserve 1927, $50, 200 increase $2,881, 200;
reserve required 1921, 1872, $50, increase
1914, $50; surplus $780,, $50 increase
$2 666, $50; ex-U. S. deposit $15321, $50, in
crease $2,260,475.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON, N. C. Apr. Vs. Turpentine
no hing doing 49H; receipts 1 , casks.
Rosiu firm at 81 co. receipts is,
Crude. firm atS2. 600 3. So03 rs; receipts
IS barrels
Tar nrm at 81. 65; receipts 121.
CHARLESTON. :. G., Apr 1S- Spirits tilr-
rentine nominal Ash; receipts -; sales
exports .....
Rosin nominal receipts =. =; sales -. ex-
ports .....
Quote A. p, .C.is5; d. sfs5; E. sIss. r
1.So. u, !. =! II, 30; /, as X. go; NJ
sos; \, BIS; VIC, SIS; WV. 4.4O
SAvANSAH, Ga.Apr "a Turpentihe quiet.
Rosin dull; receipts i,ls6. sales :;
exports l1,0So.
. 0uote Al b. CD. E.s19s; F. $500
Il, 2.oS; II, x2.4o, I2,sS; X, $500;
Nj. S3.fS; n, se.2s; VIC 50. IS; WV $3.50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
NEW ORLEANS. LA April 1s-CottOn futures
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL April 1919 M Cooton-Suot
quiet points lower; American middliug
fair SOP; pood middling S.o2; middIingS as
good ordinary STA; ordinary 5.02. The sa 'es
OF the day were 600 bales, of which
500 were for speculation .and export. and
included $500 American Receipts 5000
bales including $500 American
Futures opened quiet aud closed quiz
ond
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
NEW YORK MONEY.

NEW YORK, Apr. Is p. m-monev on
easier; 90 days 3per cent; 30 DAYS =; siy
months 4AGS: Prime mercantile saSs
sterling exchange firm with actusl IN
and at 4S3 IS foTGO day bins Posfed rae
iSia@4s7n Commercial bills s3SaI
Bar silver so; Mexican dollars 30: Gov
ernment bonds steady; Ranroad Loads
steady;
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Cotton futures closed quiet and steady.
Omen,
NEW ORLEANS SPOT.

New Orleans. La, April 1S.-The spot
cotton market was very dull. uotatons
unchanged Futures steady with a fair
ly good demand for May, July and August
contracts. The visible figures of yester-
day had bullish effect and at the open
ing sent prices up from 8 to 6 points.
May sold four points above the closing
yesterday at 10.11; July 6 points up at
1917 and August 8 points up at 963 Soon
after the opening liquidation and profit
taking carried prices down gradually, the
board at the close showing net gains of 5
points, while the balance of the list was
even to points higher than last night S
closing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
BONDS.

J,RRef 2'sreg. 1O6A Man, goldcon..1CO
:. 8. Ref. rs con 1904 Mex. Cen. 4s.... 70
u. S.3'sreR .,...107A do lat Inc. IS
coup .,....1OSh Winn. q st As 90
y. 8. new Esreg 1914 VI X. & 7. 49,. 99A
coup ......,137A 2nd's..,., 80h
o. 8. old as reg AIM N. {, G. 1sts,....
coup ......1l1 do gen 1-2'. 99A
y. s. SIS reg..."1o2B N J. G. gen. 5's..f30
COUP. ....fG3A No, Pac 4's.,. 102h
Atch'sn Gen. Sc 100 3's......... IL
adj 4s.... 90 N, &. W.con, as. g.
BAIT & o. as. 100% Reading gen. 4s 81
do 3 SIPS. 93M st l. & Mton SIS 111K
do cow Fs.1o3 StL&S Fgen4s 96H
Can. So 2nds... .10s14 TIL S'wes rs. sou
G. Of G. 5's....107 do 2's ........ 79
1st incomes, rs S.A.&A.Pass as s2K
I'd incomes 81 So. Pac. Fs..... 89A
G, & o. 4K's.... 1o4K So. Railway 5's.11sX
C. & A 1-2's... 75A L. Il p. Ists...., 116
c.. b. & q. AS. SIN T.,St. Law. As, ~
CM&StP gen 4s11o Union Pac. as. 1c2H
G. s. N con 7's..132H do cow. 4's.i02H
c.. r. ]. & p. 4's1o5 Wabash fsts."..117
CCC&SLgen4s. 99A ends .......1o6H
Chicago Ter As 81 do. Deb. B.. 1873
Colo. So. 4s..., SS% yueSt Th9 r s''ho9n
D &. Rio GAS. 9s5 Wis. Cen. A;s..,. 81
e. prior lien 4's. os4 Mobile Il o. rs. 60
Erie Gen a.. sax Con. Tob. A's... DIV
F.W. D.C.1sts IO3% Col. f, don SIS =. SO
Hook. V. 4 1-2 s,iO6K E. l., AS -. ssh
L. Il N. uni. 4's ,.1O1 Penn cow. u.s.. 97H
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
DULL AND DRY DAY
IN STOCK MARKET
The MetropoIitans Give One
GaIvanic Bound.
AN INCREASE IN LOANS
In The Cotton Market the Volume Of Business
Continues Small and Mainly Confined
TO Operations Of Parties Al
ready Interested.
CBy the Associated Press.)

New York, April 18.-Improyed weather
conditions have had little effect upon
local dry goods trade. The day has
been one of restricted business with buy
ers willing to pay current prices for spot
goods, but not inclined to speculate.
The effort is being made by Western job
bers to reduce stocks as much as possible
NEW YORK COTTON.
New York, April 1S-The cotton market
opened firm at an advance of to s
points, ruled steady and fairly active for
a time and then commenced to decline
under realizing The early Improvement
was attributed to a much better class of
cables than called for by the closing of
the New York market yesterday. The
demand in the local market was mainly
from shorts with subsequently n selling
movement instituted by parties who had
profits and were disposed to secure them
in view of the large movement Within
less than an hour the net rise had been
reduced to 1 to points. The new crop
months were comparatively neglected
with a hearish undertone on favorable
weather conditions and glowing crop ac-
counts. The local contingent has been
inclined to sell in a conservative way on
the large movement. The volume of bus
mess continues small and mainly confined
to the operations of parties already in
terested.
Nsw YORK. April 1e.-Uotton spot closed
quiet; points higher mddling hollands
10 10; middling gulf 1905 sales As aes.
Futures opened firm
t,offOn I'm ruras closed Ouiet and steady.