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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Circulars Being Set Out by the
State Organization TO Active
and Exempt Association.
LOCALS MET LAST NIGHT
Law Being Prepared Which, is Said TO
Eliminate the Unconstitutional Feature
Petition. to be Sent to Senator -EIeC+
Jackson Asking Him 10 Support the
Me- sure.

The Exempt Firemen's Association
held meeting in Washington Hose
headquarters, Water street, last night.
After the regular business had been
transacted, letter from the secretary
of the State Firemen's s Association 10
the local exempts, was read. 1t told
them that two circulars had been sent
to the Perth Amboy fremen, one for
the exempts and the other for the
active firemen.
The circulars are in the form of
petitions to the Senators from the
different counties requesting that
they do all in their power to have a
law passed that will stand in regards
to the exemption from taxes of the
volunteer fremen Of New Jersey.
The exempts' circular was signed
and will be sent to Senator elect Jack
son at once. All the local volunteer
firemen say that strong law, one
that will hold, and cannot be touched
by the Supreme Courts, Is now being
prepared. and will be passed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Subscriptions TO the Hospital
Fund Come in Daily
Amount Grows.
WORK A NECESSITY.
The Reception Room and Moraue are
Essential to the Safety Of the Friends
and Relatives OF People Of Perth Am.
boy who are or are Likely to be Patletts
at the Institution.

Christmas offerings to the hospital
still continue to come in. The list is
growing and everyone has a good
word to say or the cause. The recep-
tion room and morgue must be built
for they are abs olute necessities. The
fund is being raised for that purpose.
In New Brunswick yesterday sick
man was found at the railroad station.
Suppose such thing should happen
here and he should be hurried to the
hospital. Suppose he should have
some contagious disease. There is no
room at the hospital where he could
be taken until the nature of his illness
is learned This is running great
risk for friends and relatives of every
citizen in Perth Amboy who use the
hospital. The fund is being raised to
remove this danger. No fair or festi-
walls should be necessary. The fund
is call for voluntary contributions.
Following is the list up to date:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Two Fines Paid.

One case of drunk and disorderly
and one of disorderly conduct were
disposed of in court this morning.
Andrew Benner and John Rosinik
ware the offenders. Constable Frank
Shantz made the charges and Officer
William McDermott the arrests. Ben
ner was fined s.. The same amount
was exacted from Rosinik. He paid
up as he had sl9 in his pockets when
searched.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
AGED MAN AND MOTHER WERE
STARVING AND WITHOUT fire.
Have Had Nothing Eat Since Sunday and Man Sank the Sidewalk His
Weakness When Out Looking for FOodA Sad Story at Police Head
quarters this Morning.

Richard Gardner, an aged resident
of this citv. was taken in charge by
Officers Wood and Meshrow this morn
ing. He was found IN helpless con-
dition on the street near the post Office
where he had wandered at an early
hour in search of help for himself and
his mother. They have been without
food or heat since Sunday he said.
With starvation an incentive, Gard
ner. who is suffering from a paralytic
stroke, left sick bed and came from
North First street to the Post Office.
Here weakness overcame the old man
and he sank to sitting posture and
was found there in the cold wind.
People hurrying by did not pay much
notice to the huddled mp creature
scantily clad and dying of hunger.
When taken to police headquarters
he told his story and the chief dis
patched boy for hot coffee. While
drinking this he told of his mother
plight and his own suffering. 81
tale was a most pitIful one and
prominent man offered his half
mediately.
Arrangements were made and Car
ner is now at the aims house wher@
he will be cared for.
Gardner has been unable to work
and he and his mother are in stringentl
circumstances through no fault
their own. Mrs. Gardner in now
her home and prompt measures
necessary fer be. .ralief: -
Handsome holiday HShqkerchiefs al
Salz & Steiner's store.
441q-12-17-1- adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
ExceIsiors to Have Ball.

The Singing Society Z. U. V. Ex-
celsior, of Maurer, are to hold grand
masquerade ball in Loeser's Excelsior
Hall, Saturday night, January 16.
Four handsome prizes are to be offer
ed. Two will go to the lady and
gentleman most handsomely costumed
and the other two will be awarded to
the lady and gentleman in the most
original costume. The following is
the committee in charge of the entire
affair: George Loeser, chairman,
Charles Mueller, @. Brown, ]. Brown,
H. Lew and Andrew Nilsson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Baptist Church Notes.

The Baptist church held a business
meeting last night. A large attend
auce was'persent. Officers we're elect
ed for the ensuing year. Business
affairs were discussed and the meeting
adjourned until January when the
final reports of the committee will be
read.
Tonight a meeting of the teachers
and officers of the Sunday school will
be held at the home of the pastor at
-3 Kearney avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Reception Tonight.

Profs Ross and Keefer have secured
the three rooms adjoining the dancing
hall in the Scheuer building and fitted
them up as ladies waiting and cloak
room, and gentleman smoking
parlnr. Tonight they will give q re-
ception to the pupils and their
friends. Dancing will commence at
8 O'Clock. Refreshments will lie
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Steamer SveIand Cleared.

The iron steamer Svelaud, loaded
with silver and copper bullion from
Mexico, arrived at the dock of the
American Smelling and Refining Com
pany yesterday afternoon. The steam
er Rosneath cleared from the Barber
Asphalt this afternoon for Norfolk
Va.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
MARRIED BY RECORDER.

Frank Cea and Angela Nell, two
Italians, were married. in the City
Hall last night by Recorder Pickers.
gill. The groom is twenty -one and
the bride seventeen. She is slender
brunette and very pretty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
COPPER WORKS is
AFTER REDUCTION.

The Commissioners OF Appeal met
last night The took up about twelve
claims. Lawyer Spencer spoke for
the Raritan Copper Works asking for
a reduction. The Commissioners will
decide upon it's claims today. They
meet tonight for the last time, it is
thought. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Don't give a cheap box of candy,
get the best made. Huylers genuine
sold exclusively at Sexton's Drug
Store. 12-14-tf-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Just a W ord
CANNON &
SHEEHY
Model CIothiers
Have aSurpriSe For You

12j mems fancy Vests,
dark and light effects silk,
mixed and the nobby grey and
black mixtures. We bought
this lot at a very low price, on
account of the broken sizes.
The cheapest Vest in the
lot is worth $500, many of
them sold for $3.50 and S4.OO,
while they last, we ask you
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Notice to Boys and Girls.

Bave you seen Miss Santa Claus"
in Salz & Steiner's window? She has
a sweet message for you.
4416-12-17- i adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
District Court Cases.

The calendar in the district court
was very light this morning. One for
two cases were adjourned. One
judgement was given to d. Wolff for
sl5 So against waldemaz Christiansen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Accepted New Position.

Mr.. Stephen Fahey, formerly in the
employ of the L. V. R. R., has accept
ed position as chief clerk IN the
outbound freight department of the
B. and O., pier %, North River, New
York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Latest thing in perfume atomizers
at Sextons No rubber bulb to get
out of order. Take q look.
12-14-tf.adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Peck & Snyder's Skates and Sport
ing Hockey Sticks. ID. V. Rash
State st. i2-i7-3-d'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

If you are out of work put an ad.
n the Evening News, it will cost you
nothing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Huylers Christmas candy at Sexton s
makes an appropriate present.
12-l4-tf adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Bicycles for christmas. All makes
and prices. d. V. Rush, State st.
12-17-3-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

AZ 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon as
Birdan Golden, Of 4s2 State street,
who is employed in the plaster depart
ment Of the Perth Amboy Terra Gotta
works, was endeavoring to turn a
large mould, IL slipped, and caught
his right hand. A deep cut from the
wrist 30 the elbow was caused by a
Jagged end of iron, which was stick
ing from the side Of the mould.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Does he smoke? Sexton has just
the cigar for ST. 9S box.
12-14-tf adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Writing paper assorted colora in
fancy boxes as Christmas gifts afSex-
ton g. 1214-tf-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17
Mutual Aid Meets TeEighi.

The FIRST Perth Amboy HebFew
Mutual Aid Society will hold a meet
ing tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

A bottle Of perfume nc Sexton s
Drug Store makes a nice present
12-i4-tf-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Christmas boxes of writing paper at
Sexton's. l2-l4-tf-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

classified ads. on page 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-17

Skates. D. V. Rush.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
GRAIN TRADE GOSSIP

Chicago to Finley Darrell: The extreme dull
ness prevailing all over the floor is somewhat
suggestive OF the calm before the storm. It
would seem as tho the bull leaders must put
prices higher before they hope to realize
successfully. I think this belief is shared here
northwest.
The Price Current SAYS: Week Favorable for
growing wheat and for huskfng and lettering the
conditions of corn. No essential change III the
general situation s. ~
j. II. Wrenn & Co.. are again the principal
sellers Of wheat on this rally -
Chicago to LeNif: Two prominent commission
houses have good sized resting orders TO buy
May. corn ut 417sc. = 1t.:ss !,
Antwerp. which reflects. Argentine conditions,
closes unchanged. -
French country markets steady. English coun-
try markets firm Weather rainy.
The northwest weather: Winnipeg-CIear and
mild;s 10 ah2ve. Grand Forks-Cloudy and mild
Hillsboro--Cloud and cold. Casselton-Part
cloudy and cold; TargoaGloudy warmer Com
Cloudy and ligth southeast wind. d, !. s.
Harris Gates and Bartlett Frazier the prfncf-
pal sellers of Chiea go corn go
Cables: Liverpool close Wheat unchanged
to I'D higher; corn Y gid higher.
london close: Wheat 1a@7sd higher; corn,
Paris: close Wheat. 2o@3o# centimes lower:
-four, $1,000 centimes lower.
Liverpool markets up on wet weather. in AR
gentine. -, 81. =.
OO8 blu wheat from 79Hc to S01tc 50. s.sgg
Valentine Personally bidding M May wheat
in Chicago. 81
Forecast Minnesota. snow anrries; other
states fair and warmer. p
New. York reports Is loads of wheat sold.
Total clearances OF wheat and -four s694 900 bu
Duluth reports 5 loads taken for export this
morning.
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FINANCIAL GOSSIP

1t is reported that the Trust Company of the
Republic will bring suit against the shipbuidng
promoters and it Is intimated that sensational
disclosures may follow.
Watson & Co. from New York: Operations have
been on moderate scale this morning, but
generally firm tone has prevailed in the railway
list US, The improvement was fairly well dis
tributed but generally confined to fractions.
Southern Pacific was an exception advancing and
ruling firm. In. the Industrial list there was
little little Of the pressure noted following Thanks
giving Day SUGAR sold Cuban reciprocity
PROSPECTS. The local fractions were slightly
stronger. The speculation Is almost wholly IrO-
fessional but the comparative ease in call money
and expectations Of further gold imports tend to
maintain fairly confident tone.
~; = report from fairly reliable source in
$360,OO0 net increase
Louisville & Nashville earnings for the third
week OF November were $715,S70, Increase $3125.
from July i, $14, 905, 400, increase $1,145,S40.
Adytces from London this morning are to the
effect that about $4,000, 900 in gold now en-
route to London from Cape Town, Bombay and
Australia is soon to be in.
Whallon from New York-Rairoads cutting
Loose from industrials and all improving. Bulls
srable. = 1890 - -
The Erie statement for October is due any
day. 1t Is expected to show decrease in net
foods.
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THE CASH TRADE
GOOD DEMAND FOR FLAx-oTHER GRAINS
s. FL. =, - STEADY


5FLAX-No. ! seed was in excellent demand to-
day and aax was leader in strength in the
coarse grains division. No 1 was not IN in price
any Important degree. but was firm at 56Ac Re
jected sold at 95M95Ac, some poor stuT going
rs low as 92c. 80 - = = ecA's
Minneapolis received 30 ears against 49, and
shipped Il cars. Duluth received TIA cars against
Closing prices: Minneapolis-C 971sc: 10
ariive. 81 1ec; November, 81 ac; December 961ac;
,CORN-Little was done in corn and few saIes
wer reTorted to noon. Receipts cars: shipments
] ear. No. yellow closed at 45c; and old at
Etac. ~ - -. - =
OATS--Prices some grades were steady and
other lots were &c lower on the average No
3 white closed at s3N 6D34c. Receipts, 90 cars:
shipments, so cars. 800
FEED AND AIEAL-Coarse corn meal and
cracked corn in sacks, sacks extra, S1675: No
l. ground fede, 2-s corn and 1-3 oats, SO-lb sacks
sacks extra. ST. 20: No. ground feed, Il corn
and 70 oats, !5-lb sacks sacks extra, $17.75; No
ground feed: 1-8 corn and 2-3 oats, 75-lb sacks
sacks extra. $685.. =, = 80
MILLSTuFFs-Bran In bulk, s13.25: shorts,
Sl3; mtddlings, SIS; red dog, S1S; all O b
fn Minneapolis: in 1O0lb sacks, $3.50 per ton ad.
ditlonaL Shipments. 1 500 tons.
BARLEY-The market was steady to easy
frmer by cent ION some grades and a cent off
on others. Feed grades quoted at 3al Soc: malt
Ing grades, 4o@5oc. Receipts, 1O5 cars; ship
nents. 81 cars
RYE-,Recsipts II cars; shipments cars. No.
closed, at sic.
HAY-Upland, choice sp@ls. so; upland. No. 1.
fsMS.50; upland. No. 2, 80; midland No,
choice, $40; Timothy. No. /, $3.50; timothy, No,
2. Ss@S 90; rye straw, choice. S5@55O; slough,
S7@S; ont straw, choice, $500 Receipts, 393
tons; shipments, 10 TONS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
STOCK MARKET TOPICS
STEEL MEN MORE OPTIMISTIC UNION PA.
CIFIC '"CUT-oFF" BENEFITS

One Of the best posted men in the steel bust
ness has this osay regarding the situations The
feeling In the steel trade is somewhat more op-
unsettled appearance. Inquiry Tor biz iron is
better but little actual business is being trans
acted The market is by no means demoralized,
on foot to form pool to regulate the price OF
rails for export. Concessions In plates will
now be obtained by a favored few. The
Standard Oh company is securing especially ia
yorabie rates from the United States Steel cor
business in tank plates. / hgure that as a
result OF the decision Of the railroads to reduce
freight rates on export material the export
business should amount to close to 100, 900 tons
per month
Southern Pacific again shows strength in buy
Ing OF practically the same character that Of
the recent past Tbe saving in operating ex-
pense from the Salt Lake cutoff is the principal
600 month, while the release Of locomotives
and cars used In the construction is also regard
ed as an important point.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
77oo 700 X9o LZeo Ns7
STATE GRAIN INSPECTION, NOV. as.

Inspected -Wheat-Cars-Great N0rthcrn~ =,
4e: rejected, il: no grade. 8;
ern; 20; No. 8, %; rejected, 2s; no grade:
No. 3, II: rejected. 1; no grade, 4.
500 Line--No. 1 northern, 10: No. northern,
Is: No. 8, Z; rejected, s; no grade, 5.
Northern Pacifc-No. 1 northern, u; No.
northern, IS; No. 3. 10: rejected, g; no grade, 4.
Chicago st. Paul, MINNEAPOLIS 8 onaha.No.
northern 5; No. 3. 9; rejected, 2; no grade, 3.
Total-No l northern. rs; No. 2 northern, 1858;
No. 8, 112; rejected, s.; no grade, 80.
Is Other GraiEs-Cars-NO. 2 macarOni wheat, l;
rejected macaron wheat, 8; No. winter wheat.
/: No. 5 winter wheat, 33: rejected winter
wheat 8; no grade winter wheat. 1; No. 3 white
corn; s; No; ( corn: 2; No 2 white oats. !; No;
oats, IA; no grade oats. 6; No. 2 rye, 8; No. 9
rye. 81 no grade rye, I: No. barley, 4; No
barley n; No. barley, q: no grade barley,
s. No 1 fax, %; rejected hax, 40; grade
fax. 1.
Cars Inspected out-No. 1 northern wheat. so;
No. northern wheat. 56: No. wheat, 1S; re.
jected wheat. 81: no grade wheat. 81; nsacaroni
Wheat, 8; No. 4 corn, 2: No. white oats, 81;
No. 4 white oats, IL; No. 8 oats, 4; no grade
oats. i: No 3 barley. l.; No. barley. 2: No.
s barley. 2; No. rye, 1: No. / flax, DO; re-
jected flax, IL.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
SHORTS DISTRESSED
one THOUSAND CARS LESS WHEAT IN RECEIPTS sH
Demand for specialties Consequently
Increases With Tendency to
Rise in Prices.
Trading Languid and Indifferent
Movement Not sufioient to
Affect Market.

New York, Nov. 27,--Languid and in
different trading opened the stock market
to-day Trunk lines local fractions, Pa
cities and a number Of specialties showed
s. 81. 2. 81 treactionai GAINS but there We're
slight declines at other points in the list.
The absence Of speculative selling of the
spectalttes combined with constant buy
ing Of Southern Pacific and the local trac-
tons, encouraged moderate purchases all
around and most Of the leaders advanced
sharp fractions. Southern Pacific, Brook
Ign Transit and Metropolitan Street Rail
way gained point each, Pacific Mail III,
Northwestern Vs.: and Railway Steel
Spring preferred 2M
Pressure developed later against some
of the iron and steel properties, Colorado
Fuel yielding lR, and Republic Steel pre-
ferred .. Other stocks ran off slightly and
the reaction was unchecked at, II o. clock.
Some Of the specialties gave evidence of
a demand from distressed shorts, Iocomo-
tive preferred rising "a, Corn Products
preferred III, and Sugar, Westinghouse
Electric and St. Louis e San Francisco
second preferred point. Republic Steel
preferred rallied is but did not hold and
the whole list turned .downwards before
noon. Reading, Pennsylvania and Con-
solidated Gas were point under Wednes-
day and Minneapolis & st. Louis IN.
Bonds were steady at noon.
The selling of Pennsylvania ceased after
it fell below 115 and buying became the
rule. Only a small fraction; however, was
regained. Practically no interest was dis
played i'll the geAsral run Of stocks and
the movements in one or two faVorites
We're not of enough Importance to influence
tho general market much. Delaware &
Hudson and Railway Investment preferred
declined a point while Nashville, Cha tia
nooga & st. Louis advanced III.
Transactions appeared on. the tape only
Ss1fo 1S hot q q
there was did not disclose any definite
tendency. A few stocks moved an eighth
up and as many went down as much
Republic Steel preferred recovered Its loss
and Twin City Rapid Transit rose l T..
Stock quotations reported for The Journal by
Watson & Co, brokers', Chamber OF Commerce,
Minneapolis:
CLOSING figures are bid. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
OTHER GRAIN MARKETS

DuLUTH GRAIN, Nov 27-Foreigners bought
five loads Of wheat thru Duluth exporters today
g sell
opened ke up at I91ac. and closed at 1876, an
premium continued at Sc over December for No
1 northern on track and December price for to
arrive.
as to e7:4c rallied to es9ac and closed un,
sMh aH At es e.. SGyemer Of and
No / northern, 7sAc; No. 2 northern. 75a C; on
tSe Ne N snlna s1Me No northern
sec, No; 2: sec; december, 7sAe: May. 7aSe.
sM Novemler seh o 1see ssH q a mss
s1e1&; oats in store, 33Nc: to arrive. s3Mc:
S On tresf arS 52 barley &c
ss9 9sts ho barley 3d. 80 flax 74 ss
1essa eaE9sg b ese haz $50
NEW YORK GRAIN AND FLOUR, Nov. 81
Flour receipts, Al ,083 brls sales. 41OO; firm but
quiet bue < t -four easy 30 Wheat
vest receipts: Deeember ssGs 7 Nay,
So st Msster asie sM sta
Corn receipts. 1os,7oo br; sales 25,oo0 bu;
"a SsEs!n Nan AND RHsa cables o. Rseep
ccetpts 800, 400 bu: nominal; track white, 400
Close: wheat-December. sshc: May, s4Mc.
corn-December, 1850; May, 477sc.
;. MILWAUKEE GRAIN, Nov. 27.-F1our--
Nc; g, northern, 81 as2e May, so5se bid Ky S
2 ssc sample $50 &c. oatsW seMkH standa nd
37kc. Corn-May. 41A 142c asked. =
Wheat-Puts. 79Ac asked; calls sO3s @sOslc
Hcorn-Puts, 417sc bid; calls, 42@421c asked
KANSAS CITY GRAIN, Nov. 27.-close:
cash, No. 2 hard, 72@7$c;; No. s, e7@Sshc; 70
4. .6o464 &c; rejected, 58@6 No. 2 red S19s
size. No. 3, 77@S0c. Corn-December. 3e% N
BIC; May. 1880; cash, No. 2 Mixed 4Oc: No
! white. s 1915; No: 81; s9@8ekc:. oats-No. 2
white, 36@SSe; No. 2 mixed, 3415c.
CHICAGO SEED AND COARSE GRAIN, Nov.
2 e.. Des Gem 5se; May SOC; Flax,
May. ss1ac. Timothy, December, $3.50; January
S295; March, $3021a. Clover November, Sit
Barley cash, 36@5sc.
ST. LOUIS GRAIN, Nov. 27-close: Wheat
higher; No. 2 red cash elevator, nominal: Decem-
Der, 59hc; May, S21s @S2Ac; No. 2 hard, 770l
79c Corn. higher; No. cash. Ale: December
4o1ac; May, doc. Oats, steady; No. 2 cash. ;s7c;
May aeNc: No. white, ss1ac. s'''
LIVERPOOL GRAIN, Nov. 27.-wheat-spot
NO. red western winter, steady. es I'd; flu
lures quiet: December, 6s sgd; March, SIS AID.
May. 6s 2Rd. Corn-Spot, steady: American
mixed, As; futures steady; December, As I'D:
January, IS 11ad. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
MISCELLANEOUS

NEW YORK COTTON Nov 27-The cotton
market. opened firm at an advance Of I@12
points on active covering and bull support fol-
lowing much better Liverpool cables than ex-
country, with rains reported in some sections
over the holiday Naturally enough the ad-
vance attracted heavy realizing, but notwitl-
standing this, prices continued generally firm
with trading active. 1t was the first Decem-
Der notice day in the local market and the
fact that few If any notices were entered prob
ably contributed to the uneasiness of the nearby
shorts.
At noon the market was steady with prices
at about the opening basis. about 10 to IL points
higher. Cotton, quiet; middling uplands, 11.4oc;
middling gulf, 11.65c
Spot closed quiet and steady; mddling uplands
u ;35c; middling gulf 11.6oc. Sales, 80
bales Il,
Futures closed steady; November 11Oc; De-
celnber, 11.12c; January, 11.1Sc; February,
11.20c; March, 11.25c; April. II. 23c; May
4 2se; june 11.23c; July, 11.23c; August,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-27
THE FLOUR MARKET
DECLINE IN PRICES-FAIR BUSINESS BU
NO RUSH OF ORDERS

DECL1NE IN PRICES-FAIR BUSINESS BUT
.-sN NO RUSH OF ORDERS.
The market Is easier this morning and prices
lower on al grades. Demand Is reported fair.
nut not 80 good as expected Millers have been
a little disappointed In inquiry from European
buyers. which has fallen of. Domestic demand
~ good The mills did a fair foreign business
to wednesday, but this morning no foreign sales
OF Importance could be learned Of Any strength
~ cash wheat would soon turn the market back
mp: as present quotations were based on slightly
shipments to this morning; including some
-four loaded out Wednesday night and some
Thursday, were 90, 224 brls ''N
First patents are now quotable at 81 45G4 55.
second patents, $4.35@4.45: first clears 81 20m
$780, second clears. $2.2O@2.3O
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first preferred, So Reading second preferred. 30;
Southern Railway, 20N; Southern Railway pre-
fesred So Southern Pacific Union Pseiae
Steel. LIZ united States Steel preferred Big.
Wabash, 70; Wabash preferred, 361a.
Bar silver, steady 261hd per ounce Money,
t3h@4 per cent. The rate of discount in the
open market for short bills is Az per cent: for
three months bills Is 4l4K per cent.