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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
MEMPHIS AND OAKLAND
The Results in Six Events at Both
Tracks-Entries and Scratches
To-day.
MEMPHIS.

First race. one mile; Spcnccrian,
IS (Aubuchon), s "a s. first; Bud.
weiser, 1o4 (Tompkln@, 20 to 1, see
aad Welcome Light, LOG Crawford
to 1, third Time i:45.
Second race, half mile: Useful
Lady, lo5 (Flsoheu, to 5, first;
Green Gown, ZOE (Aubuchonl, to i,
second; Lou M. 100 (HerbarU 20 to
/. third Time, .J0h
Third race, one mile. Gentlemen's
ride; Justice. 1C5 tMr. Clever, 10
to /, first; Lode Star, 162 (Mr. Bour.
ne), s to ), second Marcus. lG5 (Mr.
LAMBERT, 20 to ! third Time 1;52A
Fourth race Six furlongs Martin
mss, los (Kunzl. TO 1, first Scorplo,
III (delgesonl to 1, second; Yes
tina Belle loo (Robblns), 20 to /,
third Time. l:1Gh
Fifth race four and a half furongs:
Penamian, 40 Nyne), 20 to /, first;
Oceaner los (Jenkins), 3 to /, sec,
ond Lady Mcneuse los (Flscher),
{ to 3. third Time, IS
Sixth race, one mile: Gus Hoidorn,
81 (Aubuchonl, to |, first; Circus
Girl lQ3 a. Rutterl, 10 to I, second:
Louisville 10l (Kung), 3 to /, third
Time, 1861,
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
STARVE THEM QUIT

Why not starve the germs
to death? SCOTS Emulsion
will do it.
The germs Of consumption
are an invading army number
ing millions upon millions;
they must all be fed or they
will soon die Of starvation. A
lung a little below "par F." in
vitality is just to their liking.
Why not put new life into
it' SCOTS Emulsion feeds
the lungs. 1t fills the blood
with nourishing food for all
the weak parts. Good food
means lite. Lie means re-
sistive force.
Germs cannot live on heal
thy tissue. SCOTS Emulsion
AID good fresh air drive ont
the germs Of consumption.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

Sir Henry Irving early developed
an ambition for the stage wnich grow
stronger as he increased in years His
first appearance as en- actor was made
at the Lyceum iheater Sunderland,
ia 1865, where be played Orleans in
"Richelleu, and scored his first fail
urc. His second attcmp, vas III The
character Of Cleomcnes in "A Win
tors Tale, when be- was SO nervous
-sat he could hardly speak his lines.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
Shaving soap and Muellane.

Shaving soap may become an UNI
necessary and muci'aee a necessary
adjunct of the modern barber The
New York Medical journal anu Phil
aiclphia Medical Journal says in its
last issue that some scientist has re-
Gently discovered That rubbing soap
into the beard before shaving does not
soften the beard as The average PEI
son thinks, but apparently results In
the conversion cf tho hair into . firm
elastic tuhc containing a quantity cf
drying soap, the whole afording the
necessary resistance to cutting
edge
la Is now whispered that some
economical and tired BARRIERS may use
muci'age In trying 70 convert THE
hair iato a firm elastic tube, etc. CT
may search for good stiTening
paste An announcement was recent
y made that Q paste had been discov-
cred which BY simply applying to the
face would quickly remove a heavy
beard.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

Immediately reieres horse, croupy
cough oppressed rafting raspiug
and difficult breathing Henry G..
Stearns. druggist, Shullsburg Wis.
writes, May 20 1901: Il have been
selling Billiards. Horehound Syrup for
two years. and have never had prep.
aration that has given better salts.
faction notice that when | sell a
bottle they come back for more,
can recommend it," zoe, 50e, $500
Sold by Schulz Drug Co.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
BASE BALL CHAT
FOR CAIRO FANS
Correction OF Erroneous State
ment About Cairo Grounds.
HOW THE INDIANS LOOK
TO THE PADUCAH SUN-CoNSlD-
Erred A FAST BUNCH
cAlRO's SUBSCRIPTION
LIST GROWING.

The statement in the Paducah
News.Democrat that the Cairo base
bali park is under water, is incorrect
AMI without foundation. Quite to the
contrary, the park is in excellent
shape and growing luxuriant crop
or grass that will be enyied by every
city in the league The intleld viii
not be skinned as is usually the case
ii minor leagues. but viii be kept
closely trimmed and rolled, making il
an ideal ball yard
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars TO
California Points via The lrcn
Mountain Route.

Leaving st. Louis $3.50 a. N. daily
for Los Angeles, via True Southern
Route" also tourist sleeping cars on
this same train for Los Angeles and
San Francisco every Wednesday and
Thursday. Best winter route to Cali.
fornia. For further Information call
on OF address,
G. G. Miller. G. p, A., Cairo ILL.,
Elmer Smith. d r. A.. Cairo, III.
H. C. Townsend. G. p Il r A., st
Louis. Nc
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

household goods so we understand.
Mr. Cavitt and family will be greatly
missed in our community.
Miss Carrie May Boauman spent a
few days last weekk with friends in
p lknap
W. p. Perkins is on the sick list
at these Writings
Mr.. Charley Vinson win occupy the
vacant residence
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
Y NJ z. a. Building tor nenv.r.

Denver. Col is ore If the ieH
large cities in the country That BIS ao
Young Mems Christian al oc'1t.oe
building but tie lael. Is shortly 20 be-
removed. e. F. woodward 2 pabl'e-
spirited citizen having gwen $4,000
toward q fund Of sle90oo crd The c9n-
nitioe having a.reldy obtained sra
ecriptions 81 S25.00o mere with gaaa
prospects Of raising tie whole amount
within n short timo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
NOTICE TO HoRsEMEN.

Sir Edwin Arnold sired BY Captain
Cook S0S3 and Sir Edwin Arnold. Jr,
sired by Sir Edwin Arnold viii stand
thi5 season at r G. Blankon5hip's
farm, five miles north Of WicklGo.
and two miles south OF Barlow
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

First raee-Nimble Nag
Second race-Itaska, Chasonette.
Third race-Class Leared.
Fourth race Bedman, Early Boy
IcGee, Duelist. Hetsel Commander.
Fifth race Eckstein.
Sixth rlce-Arak, Gov Boyd, Mis-.
lie.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

The NinceDncs club. not to be
aueht mapping for lack Of practice
ias ordered THE Gentleman From
'ndiana'-liauy Eichler, to report at
lnce and assemble his team Ny
but won't be have a fast bunch picked
ID from Sidney Piqua, Urbana and
Wapokonota Ohio.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
Homeseekers and Settlers Rates
To the Sunny South.

On frt and third Tuesday Of each
month to. and including April, 1904
Write Jno. NJ. Beall, A. G. p A., Mo.
bile g. Ohio r. r.. St Louis. Mo, stat
ing tn what point you Wish rstes,
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

Among the creations of The century
in the operate way few hold a more
honorable place than the Little
John Of Mr. William Il. Macdonald
in robin Hood II is one Of the
most noteworthy In a long list al
meritori0us achievements ny This con.
scientious ana gifted artist whose
noble voice ana superb manhood have
made him a leader in the field in
which his life has been passed.
Though Mr. Macdonald is nhle readi
ly to adopt himself to any conditions
that arise in the practice Of bis are,
and while his name is linked with
many Of the best remembered char
acters in modern opera, we shall look
for a role that SO happily accords
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

First race-Radnor Moalta Homer
ic
Third race-Rubino Blondura, Char
lja Schweizer Egyptian. Redbird
Fifth Yellow Tai Golden
Light
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

he Fern cemetery to await the iude
nent day Mrs HHndley leaves
husband and six children. with many
relatives and friends TO mourn her de-
DaTture
Miss Ida Cummings oar millinsr.
spent last Sunday with friends in
Cairo
Mrs. Randolph TIuett and babies
vas in our town last week
We regret TO say that one Of our
best neighbors IS moving asay. Bill
t-----H4 f4esss near rfvira
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

There is absolutely no chance OF
making a mistake if you 60 your way
chccrfuily and bravery, minding your
own business and nobody elses.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
Resists Electric current.

Artemiey, a Russian electrician, has
invented pliabe coat Of mail which
effectively protects against currents @
$4,000 volts.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

Relative to the ability of the Padu
ah indians the sun has the following
D say basiug its opinion upon the
game Of last Sunday:
West Is the big six foot five pitch
n and had plenty Of steam, but seems
0 be little green. McClain does
lot appear to be much more than an
amateur. but in justice to the boys it
should be said that little could be
Ola Of their playing on account Of the
ald weather and the bad condition
af the grounds.
"Gllegan is about the fastest prop
)sificn seen on the local diamond Id
ONE time. He is an old timer In
baseball and knows the game thor
iaghIy He knows how TO get the
laI. where 70 throw it and Is swift
getting It away when the boys
,et together and work awhile, the
cam VIII be seen at it's best adyaut
age.
Manager Ray tried his men at diff
erent positions yesterday and will
his afternoon work them again to
zee just where they can play best
The infield will be especially fast
nd Barlow, in right field, will doubt
less be the fastest fielder in the
eague. He is a youngster, but gets
hem in any position, and what ever
3oes into right field will be well
landed.
Bateman shows style and IL very
peedy and Grover Land. the Frank
ont bog. can discount anything in
he league with his wing. He can
make Street Hoptowns crack catch
r. look like thirty cents. TO use the
lang expression and will undoubted.
y make good behind The bat for Man
ger Ray
'Vrgils at short lid good work. bnt
lad practieed little this season and IS
not in form Violet is a fast fielder
nd strong hitter Paducah viii be
itiong with hitters this season and
With her fast fielding could afford tc
le weak in pitchers, although she viii
rave three Of the fastest possible to
secure
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

From all the reports received from
Buffalo. New Orleans, Nashville Liz.
Tie Rock. Louisville and Decatur ey-
cry man secured from the Kitty
league has not only made good but
are looked upon as stars of the first
magnitude This statement is made
simply 10 exhibit the strength Of the
kitty. The sporting editor always
that there were few teams
Ia the Southern and Central leagues
mat outclassed the Kitty team for
team. and as far as the ThreaEye
and Cotton States leagues are con
eerned. they are not in it al all,
From present indications III appears
that the Kitty will be much stronger
this year, many fast men desiring 70
ioin league out Of which 50 many
men have graduated into higher
classes, but not any faster, with the
3ig increase in salaries \ test Of
strength in ante and post season
games with the Southern and Central
leagues will develop how strong com
1aratiyely is our Kindergarten league
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

Hs Interpretation Of Brown October
Ale" is IN itsolf Q distinct triumph
of the singers are, ard one Of the
happlest bits in Robin Hood or any
other light opera The B0stonians
with Banrabee and Macdonald their
own orchestra, and two cars of fire.
proof stenery, Win present Robin
Hood here al the opera house Thurs
day April :.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07

The Cairo Electric and Traction
ompauy as is usual their custom
Fhen called upon for a contribution
Yesterday to the baseball bonus. con.
ributed largely Without giving the
'zaet amount il ran be stated that e.
exceeded by IS per cent what was ex.
pected Of them by the most sangulne.
On account of vet grounds the
game Yesterday between the Cincin-
1ati Colts and Padueah Indians was
declared off Tha two teams will play
oday
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-04-07
TUNNEL HILL.

CONCLUDED from Third Page.)
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

Rapine, murder and theft are
holding the public attention at
this time to an alarming extent.
and it appears that crime is very
greatly on the increase. Take
up 4 daily paper and count the
items describing crimes commit
ted in a single day and you will
be surprised not only because of
the number but because of the
wide extent of territory as we'll
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

over lhe roads oftnef sld lher, for
this wculd mot bp q se'i us uhictiop
and believe would in the end b.,
more sstisfsctor, Lotus hear from
1thers on this prin'.
The county convicts are doing
some good work making n uch need
ed improvements " which we ar,
justly proud, and The good work
they have done creates desire f,or
all who have baulpd loads over ihesr
improvements for mor, OF the SANE
kidd. D. H. YATES e
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29
IN. Small city's Trcubse.

Printere' Ink - . great pubhca-
siop. The following from recent
i.,oe ass . town very close to Msdi.-
en.
"Ths trouble with small cities is
shst thsj people are not united for
The common good
"There are alwaystwo factions and
no. iuirequen,ly three, each Of which
opposes on principle what the other
iayors. Business men 10 the came
line Of trsie ASe in hot rivalry and
regard ca b other as the common
enemy, Every community should
know that capital brought 70 1t from
the outside, is o contribution 70 all
the people OF the municipality.
Some may get more benefit than
others, but lis helpful influences
reaches all, @upieipsI advertising
should be resorted to, in order to
teach the people Of the community
thus lesson, as well as 10 attract to il
capital which is ssceking Investment. I"
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29
AbseoBs

W. H Harrison, Cleveland, Miss
writes, Aug. 10 1902; ~ want to say q
word Of praise for Ballards Snow Lini
ment. I stepped on nail, which caus.
oil the cnrds In my leg W contract and
an abscees 10 rise in my knee, and the
doctor told me that would have stiff
leg, 90 one da, went to J. r. Lord G
drug store (who is now in Denver
Colo.) BE commended bottle Of Snow
Liniment; got 5oc size, and il cured
nv leg. IL IL the best linimeatIn the
world. Abscesses, With a few excep-
tions, are indicative o. constipation or
debility. They may, however, result
from blows OF from foreign bodios, in
teoduced into the akin or flesh, such as
splnterA tborns, etc. w. B. DAVIS.
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29
The Sub District Plan for Good Roads

IL is fact tpat nearly every man
IN the comfy is III favor Of having
public roads improved in an econoni
cal way, but most Of the citizens Of
the county who live some dis'anct
from Madison seem to think that all
the money would be spent on the
roads around Msdison. Granting
this 10 be true, let US suggest the
sub district plan and beg that our
citizens take the matter uuder con-
slderstion and le, their opinions be
made public pro and con through
the colamns Of the two newspapers
Of the county. In favor Of this We
sec One very prominent feature Il at
by this plan every citizen will have
a chance to vote on the matter either
for or against Improvement, very
important item.
End. Each citizen would reap the
benefit OF his taxes sooner by having
the roads improved neArer bis home
3rd. Each district would proba--
bly, race with other districts in trying
10 build the most and the nices,
rOads.
4th. A district whose citizens OF
the majority Of whom may not fl-
vor taxation for improvement may
vote 1t down while the neighboring
districts may let the good work so
on.
Against the plan we meet with the
following obstacles: let. 1t will
require the purchase Of five times as
much machinery IL sub-districts are
divided according 10 county COM
missioners, districts and therefore
would require q larger tax at drss
until the machinery is paid FOR, but
even tben, we would be able 70 60
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29
SaSiSfaob1on Guaranteed.

Our merchants don't seem TO
be falling over themselves in an
effort 20 get business. Maybe
and We hope they will--they'll
wake up after awhile and try
for Some Of that trade, rightful-
~ theirs, which is going TO Quit.
man, Val6osta and other places
to the men who are reaching out
and making strenuous efforts TO
get 1t.
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

Every psrt OF the mucous membrane,
The pose, throat, cara, head aud lungs,
etc., are subiected TO disease and blight
rom neelocted colds. Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup 10 q pleasant and effective
remedy. 25C, 500, 800. W. AkeE-
|diioL, Valley Mills, Texas, writes; N
have used BalIsrd's Horehound Syrup
|ior coughs and throat troubles; it is q
|pIesssnt and most efFective remedy"
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29
Preventive ana Cure for Hog cheIera

We hnd in Farmers Bulletin No
"a, Unised States Department Of Ar
rienlture, the following formula fol
the prevention and cure Of hos
cholera:
Wood charcoal. .,,..,...... one pound
sulphur. ,..,...,...,....,..o one pound
Sodium chloride. e.,.,.,.....,two pound
Sodium bi-caroonnte .,..... two pounds
Sodium hyposslphate, ... two pounds
Sodiom sulphate. .......... one pound
Antimcny sulphiSie (black antinony)
- ,'''..,,,.,....., 80. one pound
There ingredients should be com.
pletely pulverized and thoroughly
mixed In case there IS profuso
diarrhcea the salphate OF sodium may
be omitted. The dose Of this mix
ture 10 a large tablespoon for each
200 pound weight OF hog TO be tres.
ted, and IL should be given only
once a day. Hogs sick with cholera
which will not eat, mus, be drehch.
ed with this mixture. When this
mixture 10 used as q preventive, mix
bran or meal with hot water. Ir
drenching hogs do not turn them on
their backs, for by so doing they are
liable to be sufocsted, bat turn the
hog on its side and pull the check
away from the jaw, 90 ss TO form 8
pocket, and as SOON 90 The mixture
runs into the mouth tho bog will
swallow at once. This mixture is
also fine appetizer, and when Civ
en- to unthrifty hogs canses them to
tshe on hesh.
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

The Pensacola JoOrna predicts
thai. inside Of Eve years Wet Flor
da WHY be o perfect network OF rail-
roads, which will 30 needed TO de.
velop her vast resources.
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

A couple OF factories have prom
|sed 70 locate at Live Oak, and now
Ehe citizens Of that place are angling
Dor some mores
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

Live Oak is 70 have q $4,000
Baptist church, which il is claimed
viii be the finest owned by that de-
nomination In the state.
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

This does not mean that Carter
& borough withdraw their PROPOSE
ton to give away Piano and an
Organ on january 1st 1905. That
proposition stands, but you are to
have $500 given you ON the pur'
chase price Of a Piano and get
chance to secure your instrument
tree by guessing at the number OF
sales OF Pianos and Organs made by
Carer 6r borough during 1904
The new enterprise., 1904-09-29

DeStftFs SEsss E,s:H ssatv0
Hor Pflee. 9Nrns. y. s.N>
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-14

HAllo arrive savannah as follows:
NO. 20, daily, from New York,
washington and Cincinnati, $40 am.
NO. SS, daily, from New York and
washington, $40 p. m.
NO. 80 daily, from all points West,
via Jesup, 1889 n. m.
No. "a. daily, from all points West,
via Jesup, 100 p. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Union Depot
THROUGH CAR SERVICE. ETC.
Trains 33 and "a, THE NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. Vesti-
buleG limited trains, carrying Pullman
Drawing-roonI Sleeping Cars between
Savannah and New York. Dining Cars
serve meals en- route.
TRAINS 20 and 80, THE WASH
INGTON AND FLORIDA LIMITED.
Vestihuled limited trains. carrying
Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping Cars
between Savannah and New York.
Dining Cars serve all meals en- route.
Also Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping
Cars between Savannah and Cincin-
natl, through Asheviile and THE
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, etc, apply to
G. H. ACKFRT, G. M, Washington,
D. c.
S. H. HARDwIcK. G. P. A., Wash
ington, D. G.
W: II. TAYLoE, A. G. p A.. ATTAIN
ia, Ga.
r. c. BLATTNER.. Depot Ticket
Agent, Union Depot, Savannah, Ca.
E. G.. THOMSON C. p. & r. A., Sa-
vannah, Ga. 141 Bull street. Phones
$50.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-14
Shipping Memoranda.

Baltimore, April 1S.--Arrived, schoon-
er Bradford C, French, Jacksonville
Philadelphia, April 13.-Arrived,
schooner John G. Schmidt, Savannah.
Cleared, schooner David Baird,
Charleston.
New York, April 13.-Arrived, steam
er Apache, Jacksonville and Charles
ton.
Trieste April S.-Arrived, Marcheri-
ia, Pensacola, via Bartletta and Venice.
Key West, Fla, April 13.-Arrived,
steamers Olivette, Turner, Port Tampa,
and sailed for Havana; Miami, White,
Miami, and returned; tug Massasoit,
--, Tortugas; schooners Azelda
(BD, Bodden, Bonacco; Fearless (Brl,
Kemp, Nassau.
Charleston, S. c.. April 13,-Arrived,
steamer Arapahoe, Kemble. Jackson
vile, and proceeded for New York.
Sailed, schooner Emily F. Northam,
Dodd, Chehaw River, S. c., in tow tug
Waban.
Jacksonville, Fla, April 13.-Arrived,
steamers Comanche, Watson, New York
and cleared for return: Seminole, Sta
pies, Boston and cleared for return.
Cleared, schooners' D. ]. Melanson,
Leblanc, Besse-Terre; Lillian Blauvalt,
Goodwin, st. Vincent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-14
WHEAT SHOWED STRENGTH.
,noprIGN MARKETS WE'RE ALSO
ON THE SIDE OF REACTION.

.,s rbat the Russian Naval Dis
oster Might Result in Further De-
OreSsiOn in the Paris Market.
uouds Were IrreguIar-TOtal Sales
Dor value 81, $50. OOO-U. 5. New As
,dvnuced IA ON CalI-The Dizziness
. Trading Was Practically I'm
r.Iieved at the CIOse-AgSregate
sales of stocks for the Day
as3,2OO shares.
New York, April 1S.-The dull and
uncertain stock market of to-day was
the natural outcome of the course of
+ba previous market. The rather vio-
,.nt break in Union Pacific with which
rbe market closed yesterday, was re-
sarded to-day as due to raid. The
more careful consideration of the part
taken by the Attorney General in the
Northern Securities proceedings at st.
Paul modified the first impression that
the government was opposing itself on
PRINCIPLE to the Union Pacific effort
10 recover its former holdings of North
ern Pacific. The speculative basis for
the recent movement in Union Pacific
and the problematical outcome of the
factors in the speculation caused mis-
givings. The uncertainty thus caused
and reflected in the hesitating fiuc-
tuations in the Union Pacific unset
tied the whole market.
The influence of foreign markets was
also on the side of reaction, and there
were fears that the Russian naval dis
aster migth result in further depression
in the Paris market. The cancella-
ton of an option on $1,000 tons of pig
iron by the United States Steel Corpora
ton and the reason given that it was
feared that the purchase would invite
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-14
OCEAN FREIGHTs.

COTTON-Savannah to Boston, per
100 pounds, Csc; to New York, per 100
pounds, zoe to dock; 2Se lightered; to
Philadelphia, per bale, $1.00; Baltimore,
$780,
COTTON-Foreign direct to Liver
pool, soc; Manchester, soc; Bremen, Csc;
Hamburg, soc; Rotterdam, FAC; BARGE
Iona, 42c; Genoa, 8Sc Trieste, 40c;
Venice, AGE; Havre, soc; Antwerp, soc.
LUMBER-By Sail-Freight, active:
to Baltimore, $500; to Philadelphia,
SAYS; to New York, s5.621s to Port
land, $500.
LUMBER-By Steam-Savannah to
Baltimore, $500; to P. r. r. or B. and
o. docks, $3.50; to Philadelphia, Is 2-3
per cwt. a pounds to FOOT; to New
York, $6.25 per M to dock; lightered,
$780, to Boston, to dock $500.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-14
w. 6. TYSON.
PUBLIC ACCOUNT ANT,
Board Of Trade Building. Savannah. Ga

the resumption of blast furnaces, was
regarding the iron and steel trade.
Wheat Showed Strength.
Renewed strength in the wheat mar
ket pointed to yesterdays weakness
as due to profit taking on the govern
ment report. On the other hand re-
ports were current of a large export
of steel products for March and the
very cheerful view of the trade out
look expressed by the Iron Age, and
published near the close had an i'm
portant influence in railying the mar
ket So did the increase in the divi-
dend on Reading second preferred,
which gave point to the report of large
accommodations of anthracite at the
reduced spring price schedule.
The failure of a threatened bear dem
onstration to appear prompted some
covering of shorts by room traders and
the closing was firm. The dullness
of the trading was practically unre-
heved to the close.
bonds Were Irregular.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales,
par value, 1,6sO,OOO. United States new
As advanced u per cent. on call.
Total sales of stocks We're 1888, 200
shares, including: Atchison, $1,000;
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, a.
700; Erie, 5000; Missouri Pacific, $500;
Rock Island Co., 12,700; Southern Pa
citic, 20,400; Southern Railway, $500;
Southern Railway preferred, 500;
Amalgamated Copper, 1880; Brooklyn
Rapid Transit $4,000; Tennessee Coal
and Iron, 1000.