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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
Hanna and the Presidency.


Presidency. He was implored to give
his friends permission to go ahead
and secure the Republican nomination
for him in 1904, and he refused to &C
ccept their request. All this took
place about six months ago. Mr..
Hanna was in New York for the pur-
pose of taking yaching tour with his
friend Griscom of Philadelphia. The
weather was so unfavorable that the
ocean voyage was cut short, and the
Senator from Ohio, for the first time
in many years, had few days leisure
on his hands He improved the
opportunity to renew acquaint-
anco with quite a number OF his
old frsenis in Gotham. Among them
were the biggest fnanciers and corpor-
alton managers in the country. Almost
every one of these men asked Mr..
Hanna to stand for the Republican
nomination in 1904. Their argument
ran like this: The business people of
the country do not want Roosevelt
again. They admire many of his
good qualities, but they do not trust
his judgment. We live in constant
fear that he will involve the country
in trouble. There is just one man who
can defeat the President for nomination.
You are he. If you will consent to
make the stand we will throw all our
influence in your favor. If you are
nominated, we will help elect you. If
the President is nominated for a second
term, and the Democrats put up Justice
Parker, or former Secretary Olney, we
may be compelled, in self-defence, to
support the Democratic candidate. We
are not afraid of a Democratic Presi-
dent, because the Senate, and prob
ably the house, will remain Republican.
You will be sure of election.
The President is not sure. It is your
duty to consider the welfare of the
party and of the country above all
things
Not one man, but dozen men, each
one of them at the head of great cor
porations, controlling millions of money
and with many thousands of employees,
talked in this vein to the Senator from
Ohio. But Mr.. Hanna would not yield.
He declared he was not a candidate
and would not be candidate. He
said he had told President Roosevelt
that he was for him. and he was man
of his word. He told his friends be
had given this promise to Roosevelt
when Roosevelt announced to the
world that he would carry out the pol
icies of his lamented predecessor. LAS
long as you stand on that platform, !"
Mr.. Hanna had said to Mr.. Roosevelt,
Il am with you. My advice to you.
Teddy-Mr. Presidents not to give
a moments thought about a second
term, but to devote all your energies
to making success Of your first
term. '-Collier's Weekly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Water
town Gas Company will be held at the
Office of the Company at 10 o'clock a.
m. Wednesday, July LIST, 1908, for the
election of five directors and for the
transaction of other necessary business,
GEO HAWKINS, Sec.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

Dyspeptics frequently suffer from
mental depression. are low spirited and
apt to look unfavorably upon prospects
in life, health etc. Take Camps Cura-
tive Powder or Tablets. 81, soc, Csc, OF
Schempf's Drug store, Exclusive agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
Cities Without Mayors.

Two American cities, and only two,
have no mayors. They are Washing
ton and Pittsburg. Washington is
governed by district commissioners
and Pittsburg, under the ripper act"
has a recorder.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are the
brightest, fastest and easiest to use.
Sold by Brennecke & Bergman, 1Oc. per
package.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
Special Excursion Rates to Colorado,
Utah and Black Hills,

Via the Northwestern Line. Beginning
June LIST excursion tickets will be sold
to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo,
Salt Lake City, Hot Springs, Deadwood,
Lead and Custer, S. D., ETC., good to re-
turn until October 81. A SPLENDID op-
portunity is offered for an enjoyable
vacation trip. Several fine trains via
the Northwestern Line daily. Apply to
agents Chicago & North estern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

Ifyou are a lady expert
enced in canvassing call
at 100 Main street, End
floor and see how you
can make easy money.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY

A DVENT.-Eighth street, betW zen Market and
~ Dodge streets. Sunday serv1ces:-11:O0 a.
IN. and 500 p. m. Sunday school. 1000 a. M
MidWeek service, Thursday, 500 p. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
This Paper and The Weekly Wisconsin.

We have perfected clubbing arrange
ments whereby we can now offer both
this paper and The Weekly Wisconsin
for the low price of $3.50 a year, in ad-
vance. The Weekly Wisconsin is fam
lily newspaper unexcelled in reputation.
Particular attention is devoted to the
local news of the Northwest. It's wo-
mans page of matter every week is
worth the cost of the paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

A good chance for
several ladies to make
easy money in the city
If you wish to find out
how, call at 100 Main ST.
second floor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

CT. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL.-COrner Second and
OSpring streets Rev.T. C. Eglin rector. Sunday
services:-Holy Communion, 700 a. M, Sunday
school, 9:45 a. m. Morning Prayer and Litany
1O45. Evensong, 7:30 p, m. Weekday service
7:30 p. m. Holy Communion, first Sunday in the
month, 10:45 a. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

X ERMAN M. E.-Corner North Fifth and Madi-
VI son streets. Rev. August Karnopp, pastor.
Sunday services:-10:15 a. m. and 1880 p. M.
Sunday school, 800 a. M. Midweek service, We'd
nesday, 1880 p m. Singing exercises, Thursday,
500 p. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

DAPTIST.-Divsion street, between End and
ID 4th streets, Rev. Henry Bens, pastor. Sun
day services Sunday school at 300 a. M;
preaching Germany at 1870 a. M; preaching
(English) 7:3O p. m. MidWeek service, WedneS-
day night at 730 p. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

IL Fourth street. between Madison and Jones
Gets. Rev. Stertz, pastor. Sunday services:
1880 a. m. Sunday school, 800 a. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN Ninth street.
L Rev. .. PETIT, pastor. Sunday services:-9:30
a. m. Sunday school, 200 p. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17
Santa Re

REGARDING A TRIP MADE OVER THE
NEW YORK CENTRAL IN THE
MONTH OF AUGUST, CHARLES
BARTELL LOOMS WRITES:
"Allow me to tell you what O. pleasant
trip I had over your line. With a good
book and with the country that lies out
side the window panes to look at and the
characters that sit alongside the same
panes to study and the thought OF the
dining car, travelling is such a pleasant
thing that I wonder the whole world
does not travel ali the time"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

THIRST M. E.-Corner Main and Fifth streets.
i DR. A. M. Bullock, pastor. Sunday SER
vices HOO a. NJ. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday
school, 1000 a. m. Epworth League, $50 p. m.
MidWeek service Wednesday. 100 D. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

LIRST CONGREGATIONAL.-Co Fourth
Il and Wisconsin streets Rev. W. Fritze-
meier, pastor. Sunday services Ill 100 a. m. and
7:30 p. M. Sunday school, 1000 a. m. Midweek
service, Wednesday, 1880 p. m.
@No evening service during the summer
months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

ct. HENRY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Corner
- North Fourth and Cady streets. Rev. H.
Kampschroer, rector. Sunday services:-7 OO ID.
NJ, Low Mass; 1000 a. m. High Mass and sermon.
800 p. M, VesperS and BenedictiOn. Confessions
at 800 and 1880 p. m. Saturdays. Mass daily at
500 a. m
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

MORAVIAN.-COrner Cole and North Sixth
1vl streets. Rev. d. C. Meinert, pastor Sun
day services:-l0:30 a. m and z 80 D. N. Sunday
school, 9:15 a. m. Junior Y. P. S. C. E., 100 D. M
Senior 7. P. S. c. E., $40 p. m. English SER
vice, first Sunday evening in the month
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

w. A. Henry, Director.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-17

d EFORMED.-Cole street, end of North Fifth
LII street. Rev. E. R. Hinski, pastor Sunday
seryices@9:3O a. m. Sunday school, II 90 a. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
LOCAL MARKETS.

Cotton was steady again yesterday and no new developments were reported. Prices are very firm and fluctuations are the exception.
 The leading feature of the produce mar ket just now is the scarcity of cabbage and the consequent rise in prices. The Louisiana cabbage crop for this season is very nearly exhausted, and the Florida crop has not yet begun to move rapidly so that dealers are having great difficulty in supplying orders. Florida cabbage is selling for about double the former price, being now quoted at $2@2. .25, instead of $1. 40 per crate straight. Louisiana cab bage is also up 25c per crate, the top quo tation being g. 50.
 A good many spoiled apples are to be seen along the avenue. Green bananas continue to come in regularly, but nearly all other fruit Is scarce. There is a fair supply of oranges and lemons on the market
 The situation in the staple groceries market is practically unchanged.
 Hides and wool are firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09

today was more quiet This came as re- lief after the excitement of Monday and Tuesday The important feature was the fact that things were unchanged Noth- Ing new in the way of developments in the May situation. The decline of % points does not indicate anything. There is no more reason for regarding fiuetuation of 20 points as significant now than for considering a change of points as im- portant at 7iz or Sc.
 Fluctuations are likely to be extensive for some time to come. Tfiere Is very little cotton here and below 101ie very little offered. If the pool keeps May below 10l4c they will get very little cotton from the south
 The market ran away this week but it looks as though the pool had things in hand again. It is no market to short for permanent investment. Later on when we can see our way clear we may feel differ ently.
 August on good bulges around 9lk seems to be a conservative play on that side, but we would take quick profits on a break. Stocks in interior are small and so far receipts are not a depressing fac tor. Shorts may have trouble in cover ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
Southern Railway Co.

Schedule in Effect November 2, 1902 Trains leave Birmingham as follows: 6:10 a. m.-No. 3S, for Atlanta, Wash ington, Baltimore, Philadel- phia, New York and the Isast. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car, Birmingham to New York.
 e:20 a. m.-No. 19 for Montevailo. Ma plesville. Selma and way sta tions
 l2:25 p. m.-No. 35 for Columbus. West Point. Winona. Greenwood and Greenvllle; also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bamn points.
 s:45 D. m.-No. 22 for Anniaton and way stations; also Talladega. l:10 D. m.-No. 38 for Atlanta. Jackson vile and all Florida points; also Charlotte, Richmond. Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson vile; also Birmingham to Richmond Va
 l:60 p. m.-No. 15 for Blossburg and way stations.
 10:20 D. m.-No. s7 for Columbus West Point. winona. Greenwood and Greenville. Pull.-.an Drawing Room Sleeping Car B1rmfnBnam 10 OTeetlNiic. 10 :35 D. m.-No H for Selma, Mobile and way stations Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Mobile. il :30 D. m.-No. 98-New train-for Atlan- ta. Anniston and way sta tons. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birming- ham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can be occupied at Union sta- ton e:30 D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel building. Telephone 6I7. J. c. BUSK. Dist. Pass. Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
COTTON DISPLAYED
 FURTHER WEAKNESS
Opened Steady at a Decline of
 Three Points.
LARGER PORT RECEIPTS
After the Initial Break the Market Ruled Quiet and Irregular and Seemed Dominated Entirely
 By the Bull Leaders.

New York, April S-The cotton market opened steady at unchanged prices to a decline of points, and following the call displayed further weakness, particularly on the May and July options as re- suit of lower cables than expected, tuli port receipts for the day and continued liquidation There were further rumors concerning the probability of cotton com ing to New York for delivery on May contracts should such be called for, and this may have had something to do with the early selling of the nearby options. But trading was quiet during the entire session, and when May had reached lO.2O and July 9.S2, the market was supported by the bull pool, which bought more or less openly. The rally which followed was encouraged by the stronger tone or the New Orleans market which showed gain of about points over last nights 8 finals But after the Initial break, the market ruled irregular and seemed to be dominated almost entirely by the bull leaders, who, however. apparently had in mind merely the sustaining of prices in the nearby options, while the late months remained dull and relatively easier than May, which sold up to 10.33, or 1S points over the lowest of the session. From this point, however, there was another slight reaction under realizing, and the market was finally quiet, with May and April net point higher, while the other options were unchanged to points lower. Total sales futures estimated 125,O00 bales.
 New York April S-Cotton dull; mid ding 10. 45, net receipts 51, gross 51, stock 6l, ,S3l, exports to the continent 70S.
 Total today at all seaports: Net re- ceipts 12,672, exports to Great Britain 7396 to the continent 3913 stock 354, S49
 Consolidated at all seaports: Net re- ceipts 51.072s exports to Great Britain 40,- 09S. to France 26S0, to the continent SS,- 166
 Total since September 1 at all seaports :: Net receipts 7,13O014, exports to Great Britain 2,545.66l, to France 725,104 to the continent 2632 7S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
Fruit and Produce. Corrected daily by r. Giaeopazzi, Nos. 2020-2022 Morris Avenuel

klQIIeCLEu uAnI DJ AidGOpdEAls GNlbs
 2020-2022 Morris Avenue.) Poultry-Best flyers. 35c: Alabama, 300 s5c; broilers, 40Q50e; hens. 35d40c; Pekin ducks. 4OQ45c: puddle ducks. 30Q35c. Butter-Best Elgin. 25e Mississippi best grade. 1S@20c Mississippi second important as selection of right stocks" grade. 1215al5c; good country loq25c; cooking, 12lac: renovated. Zee.
 Eggs-Fresh. 13c
 Oranges-Californ S22512.75.
 Limes-Per l00. sl.06.
 Lemons-s6o-s size. per box. Ss.ooqS.25. Peanuts-Fancy per pound. 5n51ac. Brazil Nuts-Psr pound. l21-e.
 Pecans-Per pound 1oo.
 Almonds-Per pound, lSc.
 English Walnuts-Per pound, 15o.
 Grapes-Malaga. neavy weights. per keg. s6 .o0 light weights. per keE. S5.Jo. Cocoanuts-F'resh. per 100. T. 1.5o92 70. Celery-Per bunch. s0c.
 Bananas = Per bunch culls, 5OQ75c; straiehts. sl .25@l1. .50.
 Apples-Fancy King. per barre el. a.oo; Ben Davis, fancy s3.75q4oo; Baldwins. S. OO6325
 Dried Apples-california evaporated. Be; sun dried. 6c.
 Irish Potatoes-Per bushel. 75980c.
 Sweet Pota toes-Per hushel. 906I95c. Cabbage-Northern. soc; No Fla, S2d225 per crate; Louisiana cabbage, & 20 @2.5 Onions-Per pound. 16c.
 Turnips- -Ruta begas, per pound, ldlhe. Peas-Black-eyed, per bushel, $1-5Oql.s0 Lima Beans-Per pound. 5Ac
 Navy Beans-Per hushel, s260Q2.75
 Raisins-Per box. u.7O, Garlic-Per pouud. loc-
 Give Oil-P Per gallon. $2.o0Q2.25. Spaghetti-Impor.ed per box. g GO; do- nestle S1.25.
 Macaroni = Imported. per pound. 7l1c; domestic. 615c. 1 Consarra-Per dozen. 75c. Roman cheese-Per pound. @c-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Firm; middling 10 1-16, sales 134, receipts 1705, stock 5S241.
 Mobile-Firm; middling 97s, sales 50, re- ceipts 90, stock 4757.
 Savapah-Quiet and firm; middling 97s, sales 49, receipts 2667 stock 57,370. Charleston-Firm; middling 9a4, receipts 6, stock 9636.
 Wilmington-Firm; middling 91a, re- ceipts 32, stock 4991
 Norfolk-Steady; middling 10A, sales 2S3, receipts S35, stock 9054.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling 101k, re- ceipts 300, stock 3SS0.
 Boston-Dull and unchanged; middling 1O.45, receipts 5S3, gross 2527.
 Philadelphia-Qmet; middling 10. TO- stock 25S0
 St. Louis-Quiet; middling 15-16, sales 84, receipts 1868, stock 1S,7l1.
 Memphis-Firm; middllng 9N. sales 175O. receipts 2215, shipments PA. stock 32, GOA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
New orIsanp Cotton Market.

New Orleans April S.-In the spot cot- ton market a quiet feeling prevailed. Buyers were out early however, and kept a sharp watch on offerings. Factors held to full prices, and what Is more, they re- fused to break lists and forced buyers to bid for good and bad cotton alike. Sales were 225O bales, including 200 to ar- rive. Quotations unchanged.
 The future market was quiet and al- most featureless. The Easter holiday feeling was marked. It is probable that the market will continue quiet until after the holidays, which in England begin tomorrow and end Tuesday. In the United States they begin Friday and the markets will open again on Monday. In the limited transactions today. May, July, August and October were the most ac- tive There were frequent fluctuations, the losses at one time being to points, but this was followed by a slight recov- cry. the close showing net losses of to points.
 New Orleans, April S,-Futures steady, April 9.9S bid. May 1009@1O. 10 June 1O. .O9 @1O.10, July 10. .10@10 H. August 95S@9 5s, September 8.S0d8. S1, October S.37dS. 3S, November S.25@S.27 December s.25@s .26.
 New Orleans, April S.-Cotton quiet and steady; sales 225O bales; ordinary SAe, good ordinary sac, low midding 9asc, middling 10 1-16c, good middling 1O16c, middling fair Il 3-16c; receipts 541S. stock 131. .67O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
c,earInos and Exchanges.

Memphis April s-Clearings s69S'4OS' balances $1O5,57O.
 New Orleans, April s.-Clearings sl,s4S'- 374: New York exchange s1 per 5000 pre- mium; commercial paper 50 per $lOOO dis- count.
 New York, April S.-Exchanges $2zo 'e4'- S20 balances $S, 325 476.
 Boston. April S.-Exchanges S22, ,955, ,496, balances $2, 2,344975.
 Philadelphia. April S.-clearings 19057,- SS6 balances $2, ,569, ,6S6.
 Baltimore April s.-Clearings $S,62S,OS2' balances $390, 430.
 Cincinnati, April S.-clearings $S,445,OOO, money 5@D6 per cent New York exchange 10 per cent discount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady.
 Wheat-No. spring, 76a77c; No. 3, n1ac; No ? red. 73Gl74Ac
 Corn-No. 2. 421ac; No. yellow, 42Ikc oats-No. 2. 33Ac; No. white, SsA@ 35c.
 Rye-No. 2. 494c.
 Barley-Good feeding, 36a4Oc; fair to choice mailing. 47d54c.
 Flaxseed-No. 1, $1.0S@1 .09; No. 1 north- western. $1 1012
 Timothy Seed-Prme, S. .50 Mess Pork-Per barrel, $17. .75d17 S0 Lard-Per 100 pounds 8 .S5@9. S71s. Short Rib Sides-Loose, $9. .60d9. TO- Dry Salted Shoulders = Boxed, $s. 75D S.8715.
 Short Clear Sides-Boxed, SIG. .0oa10. .25 Whisky-Basis of high wines, S13o Clover-Contract grade, $l2O On the Produce Exchange today auota- tions were:
 Butter-Firm; creamery 1S@2s1kc, dairy 14G24c.
 Eggs-Firm, 14llc.
 Cheese--Easier, 12a4@13c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
Liverpool Market.

Liverpool, April s.-Spot cotton quiet; prices points lower; American mlddling fair 5.SO good middlng 5.56, middling 5. 4O low midding 5.26, good ordinary 5.1O, or- dinary 4.9S. Sales were 5000, of which 400 were for speculation and export and in- cluded 560O American. Receipts 19 900 bales including 13.SOO American. Futures op- ened easy and closed quiet; American middling, zoe: April-May 5.21Q5. .22 May-June, June-July 5.23, August 5.22@ 5.23, August-Se September 5.13a5 IA, Septem- ber-October ATS. October November 4. .5s00 4.59, November December 4.51a4.52
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
Baxter & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

New York. April s.--Prices in the cot ton market opened points lower on very moderate business. Cables were without enough feature to have any ef- feet on local dealings. The only develop ments worthy of note were reports of rain, of which there was an abundance in Georgia, Alabama and the Memphis region This Is of no special conseuuence except that it will simply further delay in crop preparations, already so back ward
 The outcome of the May corner Is still a problem. Remarkably higher prices are predicted and on the other hand we hear all sorts of talk as to the amount of cot ton that will reach this point before the close of May. But apart from the May question 1t Is claimed the general market is entirely too high, while others believe nothing can seriously weaker prices until the statistical position is weakened de- cidedly. There is nothing to show that It's going to be weakened. Still the bear element succeeded in undermining conf- dence today and prices weakened after the opening. Port receipts, 13,000 against 5000 Cables were quiet at to points net decline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
The Coffee Market.

New York, April s.-Spot quiet Futures opened steady at an advance of to 10 points. Trading was not so active as was the case yesterday, still there was considerable covering. Havre displayed declining tendency, losing half franc of her early advance. The local trade also became active purchasers while liqui- dation by the tired longs once more be- came feature and the market lost much of it's early immediate improvement, clos ing irregular at a net decline of points to an advance of points. Sales % 900 bags. May, 3.95Q4.05; June, 4.15; July, 4.15d4.25; October. 4.4 .456l4. 50; November, 4.5Oa4.6O; December. 4.75@4.S0; January, 4S5; March, 495.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
The Metal Market,

New York, April S.-Spot tin in London closed at G135 5s, futures at G135 6s New York prices were unchanged at s29 25D 20 .75; for spot. Copper in London closed at e6O los for spot and SO 12s Cd for fu- lures. Locally 1t was unchanged. Stand ard, $13. 25; lake and electrolytic, s1450 and casting, $14.25 Lead advanced Is 3d in London to ZIP 13s Sd, remained quiet and unchanged at $4.671a in the New York market. Spelter was 5s lower in London at G22 los, but continued quiet at s5. 70 locally. Iron closed at 54s 9d il Glasgow and at 49s 9d in Middesboro. Locally it was quiet; No. 1 foundry, southern, and No. do soft $22622. 50; warrants remain nominal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-09
OTTO MARX & GO. BANKERS AND BROKERS.
Mortgage Loans at and 6 Per Cent
Rooms 211-212 wooaward Building.
Monev on Call.

New York, April s.-Money on caII steady. 4l615 per cent; time money easier ; 50 days 5A@51k per cent; 90 days oaqo1s' six months 5@5A Prime mercantile pa per 51kd6 per cent; sterling exchange steady at a decline, with actual business fin bankers bills at s6.55@4S6.eO for de- mand and 4S3. .50Q4SS 50 for sixty day bills; posted rates 4S41kG4S71s@4Ss; commercial bills 4s2s4d4SSA. Bar silver 4eA. Mexican dollars 3S1k Government bonds irregular railroad bonds steady