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New Willard on the night of December
Z viii present "a most attractive appear
ance. as the ballroom will be most elab-
orately decorated with plants and flags
The university colors viii also be used
iu the decorations The ban is unIcr the
management of the lady board OF mana
gers of the George Washington Tniver-
siJy Hospital of which Mrs Charles W.
Richardson is president. The chairman
OF the bali committee is Mrs. Charles j..
Bell. The patrOuesses are Baroness
Hengelmuller, Baroness Moncheur, Bar
ouess Won Sternburg, Mrs. John Hay.
Mrs. Wyune. Mrs. Metcalf Mrs. Audeu-
reid. Mrs W. /. Anderson, Mrs Brom-
well Mrs Brown, Mrs Boardman, Mrs.
A. T. Bates, Mrs. Biddle, Mrs. j. Lowrle
Bell Mrs. BloOmer Mrs. Ccrtelyou,
Mrs Chamee Mrs COWles Miss Cannon.
Mrs. Robert Craig Mrs. Chester Mrs.
Campbell. Mrs Chatard. Mrs. John cas-
sells, AIRS. Draper Mrs DaIzeli, AIRS.
Dewey, Mrs. Diering. Mrs. DE CaIndry,
Miss Davidge Mrs George ". Eldridge
Miss Margaret Edes Mrs. j. Is. Foraker
Mrs e. c. Glover. Mrs. j. r. Garneid.
Mrs. r. NJ. Gale. Mrs. q. J.. Gillespie
N.iss Gale, Miss Gwyun. Mrs. Harlan,
Mrs Fairfax r. Harrison, Mrs. Archi-
bald Hopkins. Mrs II. NJ. Hoyt
Mrs. r.. A. n. hopkins, Mrs
" ID. HoeEe Mrs. liigginson,
Mrs. William Bruce King. Mrs. e. H.
Keen Mrs. C.. 4. Kendall Miss kau1-
man. Mrs. Kendall. Mrs. Lodge, Mrs.
I.owndca Mrs Arthur Lee, Mrs. John
y Mclean. Mrs. j. McKeuna, Mrs. F.
Miller. Mrs =. b. Mcclure
AIRS. G.. l.. Masruder. Mrs. T.
rs. MARITIME Mrs. n. Moves Mrs. Oil
yer. Mrs Piuchot, Mrs NJ. NJ Parker
Airs. o.. n. Page. Mrs II. X Porter
Airs. %. e.. Perkins. Mrs. r. Proctor.
Mrs. 81. PIERCE Mrs Rockhill. Mrs
Rlchey. Mrs. John f. Rodgers, Mrs.
Riggs. Mrs. Reyburn. Mrs. e.. Peyton
Russell. Miss olive Risley Seward, Mrs.
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EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB
HEARS SOME SKETCHES

The Excelsior Literary Club held It's
weekly meeting with Nrs. Barrnger on
Tuesday, the president, Mrs. Hawkes..
u the chair
After 90 short business session tho
president called for the short sketches
postponed from last week. The sub
1ecis were: Wesley and Whitfield, "
Conquest or Canada. Wolfe and Mon
calm. "Wlkic," and -NasmytH and
HAYDEN "
IAose ladies who Were present gave
interesting talks ou those subjects.
Then che present weeks work was
taken mp. Mrs. Bulla. cssayist. told
about the Easr India Company. and
Mcsdamcs FoSter and Hawkes. present
cd short sketches. after which the cIuu
adjourned TO meet with Mrs. Marian
Parker, l4l2 Chaplin Street northwest.
next Tuesday
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MEMS CLUB HOLDS
FIRST FALL MEETING

-If,.. f.r.,4.1.r.s.-.I r.aaffpe 0f the sea SON
, 1r.,. ~ 80 49, - ,,t,,t, of 81 NJ
$500. ,-,,.,-..,, ,,.as b,ld an r,,os.l.,,-
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,,.ffI,sta,,5lin,r t1,.. very tncleTnept wealth
~ 49, - c,o5 .tte,,lance Of me-,
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-r... .ag-I,- oirr..5 president made ms
i.,,ue..4..r address, before The cfub.
,,-,4cr --,s -.,,s-. humorous He iizerad
f,i-,-err IN .,. Dar,oc,.,ti, nort,, I'm the
rocs,t .,.r,r.is, because his nositioD
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i's WIS '.'ts lh ms case the once came
attNihs .ie man. ana NOT the man me
. once lie paid glowing tribute 20
+ TIE setE-ns president Alexander T..
I Heusey. ana his untiring work for tho
ueutEl ll the club during his inCum-
honey.
President Cats remarks struck re-
sp0nsive chord in the hearts of those
present. especially i'm regard 10 his
eulcez of the retiring president and
VIZ. received with Ioud and nrolousad
ar .r.,fse
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i'S''1 lI"'s were unanimously adopted
. req 10 pe spread upon me minutes
OF lhe etu1. copy 10 be engrossed.
signed ty each and all OF the members
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CLASSIC fABLEAUX
FOR CHARITY

Twenty or more young girls OF Eplph-
amy parish viii give AN entertainment
at Che Halls of the Ancieuts on Thurs
day evening. The programme will con-
Sist OF classic tablraux and professions.
The maidens will be- dressed IN Roman
costume. Miss Katherine Patton. who
has had large experience I'm such
work, IS training the perform rs. Two
of the notable figures are the school
OF the Nestals' and The Pantheonic
Procession Music as most appropriate
VIII be- that of the harp. played by Miss
Anita Cluss. the WeI-known harpisf
An explanatory lecture OF the Halls is
scheduled after the performance b,.
Franklin Webster Smith. curator
Tie object OF the entertainment is ~
provide Christmas dinners for the poor
of tire parish and the city generally.
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Theatcr. Philadelphia. December 26. q
is written bv Mrs Vance ThompAn and
Mrs Harry b. smith, and has fifty reo-
Dle- II will be- staged by Percy Mack
aye.
Charles p. HALL of Hall and Barton
managers Of "a circuit of important
theaters ON the Pacific Coast. arrived in
town last Wednesday on a business and
pleasure trip. and will remain about ten
days. Mr.. Hall, who is one of the best
known managers in the country, recent
N secured lease of the California
Theater. San Francisco.
Elsie De Wolfe viii appear i'm a comedy
part i'm "A Wife Without a Smile. '
which viii be seen i'm New York late
in December
Fay Templetou will give a burlesquC
.of Reiane i'm the burIesque now being
prepared for production at the Liberty
Theater New York city
Madame Rejane began her last week
lat tho Lyric The8ter Monday night
with "Sapho." She viii present In
cosEito" on Tuesday la Petite Mar
quise" on Wednesday. Ma Cousiue" or
Thursday. "DOuloureusc" on FRIDAY
and Camille" on Saturday afternoon
and evening.
Lillian Russell gave Thanksgiving
dinner at hc- home To Mr.. and Mrs
John Kendrlck Bangs Roderic RenheId
A. Baldwin Sloane, Lee Shubert. and
Lucille Saunders.
Rose Coghian announces that she vii
revive the original WaIlack form o
Diplomacy.
julia MarIowe was the guest at "a re
cfption held by the pupils of the Alumni
Association of the National Conservl
tory of Dramatic Art, al the Berkele,
Lyceum. She stood in the receiving lin,
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ANNUAL VISITATION
TO COLUMBIA LODGE

Last Thursday evening was a Tcd-leJ-
ter occasion for Columbia Lodge, No. DO.
J. %. 80. =. The regular annual vista
ton of the officers OF the Grand Lodge
10 Columbia Lodge was an .HceuJiyo
ordinarily to draw q good attendance,
and the anticipation of an extra pro-
gram mo- doubt sWeIled the crowd.
Grand Master William II. Mcneil
Deputy Grand Master h. W. Bradford,
Grand Warden Philip Walker. Grand
Representatives T.. A. SteIr and john 2.
Brown, accompanied by rctinuc of
officers from the Grand Lodge. We're
among the visitors. About l5J members
0f the order were present of whom
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DISCUSSES LEADERS
OF THOUGHT AND ACTION

The regular meeting OF the Capitol
HM Literary Society on Monday even
irg ar the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
T.. n. Walp0rle, Park Place northeast,
was "a very successful one The subject
Tor discussion. American Leaders Of
Thought and Action was ably handled
ln papers by q. s. Hardy Mrs. Oscar j.
Burton. George ID. HOrneT. and Major
George lawrence, and under hve-miuute
ru!e by Mrs, Blanche Beaton, Miss 81
q. Bennett, and Mcssrs f. q. Palmer
j. II. B1bc0ck, and DIT. James Mckee
Piano solos by Miss Elsie Weaver and
Miss Rose Slratton, and recitation by
ATS. Daisy Wedding TrOutey were cor
daily received. and the meeting closed
with tLe recitation OF au original poem
by Mrs. a.. r. WalD0rte which was
thoroughly enjoyed by aH
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DALGREN COUNCIL, N. IT,,
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

DalgTeu Council No 10U3 National
Union. neld regular meeting Thursday.
December I. The following officers were
elected:
Dean a. Herbert, president; a. a..
Scott, vice president ". IT, Wuader,
speaker. j.. 81. Clair Thompson. record
Ing secretary; ex-President Leonard
Nachman. financial secretary; Charles
McCauley. chaplain, W Boyd. usher,
the Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. eX-presi-
dent; b. II. Coe, treasurer; A. b. Smith.
sergeant-at-arms; J, b. Geyer and Jo-
seph Baum, trustees; Ben Lacey and l..
Nachman. delegates 10 cabinet; ". II.
Gr0ggins and Charles Alvin Smith, dele
gates Immediate relief
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UTlLE DULCI SOCIETAS
CHOOSES NEW OFFICERS

The December regular meeting cf rh"
Title DuIci Sacietas was held Thursday
evening at the home of NJ n. Baruesby
iu the Brunswick.
The election OF new corps of officers
resulted ass follows.
President, ~ r. Earnestly, vice preSi-
dent. j.. r. Stephenson; secretary, G.. r..
Wallace: treasurer. II 3. Stout histu-
Ilau. IS. 81 Levy. executive committee,
a. G.. Carton. G.. f.. Bower, and j. r.
Bisgs.
This was followed by the history OF
the society. delivered by the historian.
o.. IT, Lsea. and refreshments We're
served.
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Spalding Mrs. SteiIwagen, Mrs.. i. G.
Stevens Mrs. Sewers Mrs. J. II. Sands,
Mrs 5ymons. Mrs II. A. Taylor, Mrs.
T.. g. Townsend. Mrs Henry St George
Tucker AIRS HanuIs Taylor. Mrs.
Herbert Wadsw0rth. Mrs j. c. Walker.
Mrs WalCott, Mrs s w Woodward,
and Miss woodruff
Among the men ON the floor commit
tee are Alex Brittou. Mr. Bingham. DR..
Clayton. NJ. Duncan. lieut. T. j. Dent.
MIR Wyeth. Dr. Hardin. Arthur Lee.
stanton g. PeeIle. Arthur Peter. l.. a.
woodruff, Lieut. \. y. Jackson, DIR. J..
q. Simpson, Count f.. Hoyos, attache
Austria-Hungary embassy. Lieut.. r. v.
Butler. Or. II II. Dounally. Donald Nc
Lean, Gist B.air Dr. v r. Jackson.
Prof j. p. Vance. Prof AZ. r. Earnest.
and DR. d " Preutiss
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COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ART
CLUB AT THE SAVOY

The Columbia Heights Art Club held
it's monthly business meeting in the par
Tors of the Savoy Mrs. Dr. Gibbs host
esS.
The president Mrs. Evelyn Clark Nor
gan, presided.
After responses 10 roll call, current
events were discussed and dainty re
fTeshmouts were served by the hostess.
assisted by Miss Barbour and Mrs. Tow
az. Tho club adjourned 90 meet ON
Thursday. December s. w-th Mrs. Mo
Nab at tle Iowa
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OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
BY BANCROFT COUNCIL

Al tho regular monthly meeting of
Bancroft Council, No. 46G. National
Cu.o4. Eeld Friday night at its hall. 5ll
Eluth Street northwest. the following
officers were elected for tn ensuing
relr.
r.. ~. Kerr. president. d. g. Knapp.
vice president. M. "a. Neyes, eX-pres.-
dent. g.. G.. sel5old, speaker. H. 81. Mar
tlu. recording secretary. r.. r. Eanag.
financial secretary; =. w Gardner, ush-
a.. j.. e.. campbell. chaplain; ". T..
Hearst sargeaut-aJ-arms; .. y. Ran
doIHh. Ioorktepcr.
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Covenant Lodge, No. la; Washington,
No. C.. Metropolis, No. 16; Federal city,
No. 20. Harmony. No. 9; and other
lodges Of the District were represented
by good delegations
After the routine business and the eN-
animation of the officers oi the lodge in
the uuWTltJeu work Of the order re-
frcshments were served in the audi
tOTium of the han.
Grand Master Mcneil made "a short
address pertinent 10 the occasion, sand
was followed Bog Grand Representative
SteiT
The annual banquet OF Columbia
Lodge VIII bee given on January s.
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KINGS DAUGHTERS HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING

Al The annual meeting of the District
Branch OF the Kings Daughters and
Sons. held az Mount Vernon Methodist
Church. last Monday evening, tha fol-
lowing officers we've elected.
State secretary. Hrs. Grace Boyutpu
Logan, vice secretary, Miss Jennie
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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GIVE MUSICALE Va
lC01tinued from Third PageJ

-
ira, great force of stage hands, and "a
dozen or more others who have duties
to perform i'm connection with the pro-
duetiOu.
To transport the company and the
scenery. is needed special train OF
ten cars. and I'm its travelling the com
pauy will always use this special where
ever it goes, for the nature of jhe pro-
duction is such that it must be made
independent of regular railway
schedules. Il VIII Dee seen from this
that the schedule of prices when the
character of the performance is con-
sldered, IS entirely reasonable.
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Jewel; recording secretary, Miss Lucy
McKim: treasurer. Miss Elizabeth Yea.
The executive committee includes the
above officers and Miss Estelle Fisher
Mrs Samuel Artz. Miss Dublin. and Miss
WheatIcy.
Mrs. r. g. Collins was appointed chair
man of the committee ON the Junior
Republic. and Miss Gursalus chairman
OF the committee ON musical missions
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RiCh'S
For Gifts.

There is much here in this
great shoe establishment that
IS eninently suitable for
Christmas giving - presents
for mother, father, brother,
sister, grandmother, and
grandfather - gifts for the
housemaid, the bellboy, the
coachnan, and footman.
Dainty Evening and Re
cepGon approximations
and Serviceable Carriage
Boots, and Boudoir Foot
wear.
Shooting. Hunting, and
Riding Boots in every cor
rect leather.
Golf Footwear OF many
SORTS.
Fencing, Gymnasium, and
Physical Culture Footwear
in ever meritOriOuS make.
Conect Boots for those
who are engaged in survey
ing and on expeditions in the
interest of forestry
Comfortable Slippers for.
father and grandfather-the
best sorts.
COaChnen'S Boots, elc.
NOiSelesS Shoes for
nurses.
Easy Shoes for Old people
to whom comfort is more OF
a consideration than style.
Pretty Slippers and Pumps
for little girls and Cue Foot
wear for infants.
All these in addition to Our
enormous stock Of Street
Footwear for all ages of both
sexes.
Nail orders given prompt
and conSiderate attention.
B. RiCh'S Sons,
Ten-one F St-Cor Tenth.
il
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Thanksgiving Day il is estimated taat
the theaters of New York took IN SloO.-
OJ1. every theatcr except two being
packed and seats impossible 20 secure
at the night performances. The specula-
tors reaped golden harvests.
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Ten-one F ST., Cor. Tenth.
Entire buuding-PhoHe "One-hfty.

Prompt attention given mail orders
The Washington times., 1904-12-04

Lew DOckstader has suggested To The
authorities that all the th=ater manag-
ers set apart one day in tho year 10
be- called Police and Firemtns Relief
Day. on which they could give matt
nees 10 establish "a public fund FOR the
relief of families Of policemen and FIRE
men who have lost their lives in the
performance of their duty.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04

Arthur Donaldson spent some months
in Europe last summer, and made an
especial study of such students as ne
saw i'm public places His observations
will be seen in the business OF MS
opening scene in The Prince of Pilsen. 20
The Washington times., 1904-12-04

Ch8uncey Olcott viii play for three
weeks i'm the borough Of Brooklyn early
in the new year. after which Ee starts
on his first tour of the Southern cities,
where ne has never appeared gas star.
"A Romance OF Athlone" and Ter
renee will be used for ME entire season,
which does not end until June Is.
The Washington times., 1904-12-04

Jeanette D-Arville will be featured
next season I'M a new play under the
direction of Walt NJ. Leslie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-23
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Jan 22.-FIour-Receipts, 1880
brls; exports. 81 Gas brls; sales Il COO packages
The market was dull but steady Rye -four
firm; fair TO good. SSOas.45. Buckwheat -four
dull Corn meal quiet. Rye steady Barley
steady
wheat-Receipts. 4s75 bu: sales. 2.7Oo.0OO bI
futures and 1900 bu spot. Spot easy: No. red.
94c elevator and nominal at $50 T. o b. aioat;
No. northern Duluth. 81 T. o. b. afoat; No.
hard Manitoba nominal. T. o. b. ahoat- Sales
included: No. red optiOns-May, si5sa925sc,
closed at s2hc; July, Ssl19s7%c, closed at S6A.c.
Corn-Receipts. 90 bu: exports. "a. $50 bu:
sales rs 900 bu futures and 1s 600 bu spot. Spot
quiet; No. 2. sec elevator and 5S1zc T. o. b.
aiioat; No yellow 80: No. white. Size.
Options were weak to-day: May. 55Q55ssc.
closed al 55c; July, 5Skc.
Oats-Recepts, IS 600 bu. Spot nominal. OPP
tons nominal.
Feed Arm. Hay quiet. Hops firm Hides
firm. Leather steady. Wool firm.
western steamed sS JanasS closed ra nominal
at $50. Refined frm; continent $50. Pork
firm.
Cofss-Spot Rio firm; No. invoice, S 7-lsc.
Mild firm.
Sugar-Raw nominal Refined dull
The market for coffee futures opened steady
ingly active. with good demand from various
sources. owing, IN some measure. 10 the frrnness
of the French market. Receipts also light
and with street people reporting a continued
generally steady TO firm. in spite Of heavy liqui
dalton. The close firm and 10Q20 points
higher, with sales OF $4,000 bags including:
at rs az Soc April at 7ssc. May a. 7sos iSc
July at S20GS55c, September at SfsGs $50, Oo-
tober at $500 and December at S.70qs. Soc
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A canvass Of the leading commission houses OF
Indianapolis yesterday showed that none mas
increased it's loans materially during the past
week or ten days though all reported increases
in their lines OF stocks for public account from
. to 20 per cent The inquiry was made by
the Journal TO ascertain whether the public OF
Indianapolis is taking any interest in the
stock market a result OF the advance in
prices the past week. and If this is the case,
how extensive il is The inquiry was confined
70 houses which have connections with the
mission houses i KyaI Ins stt or Gbicaeo and
with the Chicago Board Of Trade by private
h,Iees "a or through RECOGNIZED GohssP ION
fact that the public Of Indianapolis-that is.
people who do not make il n regular business
10 any extent. not much more extensively than
month ago. The public. as rule, Is always
buyer wren II deals in stocks, and the gen
eral investors and spectators Of this city nave
not yet been convinced that stocks are pur-
chase. But In every Office there is expressed
bullish sentiment and belief that prices should
Work some higher Equally general Is the pc
lief that the upward movement is one created
come in.
In specialties there is pronounced advice TO
buy for a turn. This applies particularly to
Rock Island bonds and preferred stock Steel
bonds and preferred stock. and to some ex-
tent, to Realty preferred. The Rock Island
movement is based on the current belief that
the insiders in connection with the arrange
place the Issues mentioned on a higher market
value Those who familiar with the mar
ket operations of the Rock Island crowd know
Diamond Match market they have not been
given 10 supporting stocks. In consequence
the Rock Island bonds and stocks were per
mitted to drift with the general market 50
long as the present general market tendency
is upward Rock Island issues may be expected
TO advance; But it may well be doubted wheth-
general market turns
The local market is practically cleaned up
of Broad Ripple Traction per cent bonds.
according to the statement OF leading broker
yesterday. Newton Todd has sold $4,000 OF
these bonds in good-sized blocks during the
past few weeks to New York. Boston and Phil
adelphia houses. This indicates that the Broad
Ripple hves are more active In the Eastern
markets than here. all the sales reported 10
the exchange in this issue lately do not amount
10 anything like $22, 000
'I regard the New Telephone first fves
one of the very best investments in the local
market said Mr. Todd. There is a much
Broad Ripple hves." Other brokers express the
opinion. All the houses report in
creased demand for bonds.
or the general bond market n. w Harris &c
Co.. of the leading bond houses of the West.
says: 1T is experience that the bond mar
ket has grown active and firm. We find, too,
that not only our regular patrons but ones
pals the purchasers want per cent. return.
on good railroad bonds they expect from 10
IA per cent. and on corporation bonds they ex-
pect from 4i2 to 4A per cent. At the begin
ming of the month the market was slow and
the usual January buying appeared to have been
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neutrality-suspicious.
BUSINESS IN SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST
Is NOTICEABLY LARGE.
Opinions of Condition of Iron Trade
mt yariance-Lighter steel and Iron
Products In Good Demand.
NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-Brads,rset's to-mOro

NEW YORK, ian z2.-Bradstreet's tomorrow
will say:
Confidence In prosperous spring trade finds
support IN an charging volume OF business at
Southern and Southwestern markets, an awak-
snins Of interest Northwest centers,
and growth even in central. Western and East
ern markets. where. however. weather condi-
utions are a drawback TO the fullest activity
The strength OF raw cotton Is apparently max
ing IL easter 20 negotiate and place cottons in
Eastern markets at the higher level OF values
Manufacturing Of and jobbing IN shoes Is in
oreasinsIy active, leather sympst hizng in larger
sales at higher prices
The iron trade IL irregular as whole and
varforsIy regarded, alphabetically the reverse.
accordingly. the point OF view shifts from
crude 10 finished products or the observer is
located East or West The lighter finished
products OF iron and steel are however, in pretty
good shape. and the demand Is better.
Good prices are being obtained rule. Pig
iron Is quieter. Hardware prices are rather
Better Talk OF more business in heavy steel,
structural and rails is heard. but the railroads
as a whole are backward in placing orders,
which are usually relied on 70 furnish stability
20 the trade generally Among the other metals
copper and tin lower, while lead Is higher.
Lumber and building materials are naturally
rather quiet at present when outdoor work 10
at minimum, but the outlook for spring is
regarded > promising
very strong position the country over Sole and
upper leather is getting scarcer, and desirable
makes are bringing 10 cents more per pound
Business failures in the United States for the
week ending jan y number $50 against 40
last week., 253 tho Ike week last year, 2S2 in
1872. PSI in 1901 and 90 IN 1900.
In Canada failures number Is which compare
with 30 last week and y IN this week year ago.
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WouI.

BOSTON. Jan 22.-The Commercial Bulletin
VIII say Tomorrow The shipments OF wool
from Boston 90 date from Dec. 81. 1893. are rs
4oI5is lbs, against j. s13 591 Ihs the date
last year. The receipts 20 date ISIS $40 lbs.
against 03l. $40 lbs Tor the same period last
tendency 81 prices upward and against the buyer.
Several OF the large consumers including the
American Wooden Company. have been operating
with more less freedom this week This too.
in the face OF low prices and unEatisfactorv
sale for goods Coming at this time the active
demand means that consumers have made up
their minds that wool ts cheap. With all foreign
markets advancing. TIE London opening r 10
IL per cent. higher last Tuesday. ROsfon rs The
cheapest market in the world. Vet prices even
for domestic medium and low woods the SUNNY
OF which L. not equal TO the demand. DO not
materially advance. on one-Quarter- blood half
cent higher was paid this week hut thai i
the that be said There IS ~ sr,e1r,,la-
ton Notwithstanding the strong statistical sit
uation
LONDON. Jan; 22.-The offerings az the wool
auction sales to-day numbered "A 40 bales com
petition was Keen throughout and prices were
nrm. Faulty scoureds and West Australian
greasy SOLD In sellers favor Secured stocks
and dead woods were in strong demand Tor Ger
many Cross breds and hoggets were in active
request and brought extreme prices Yorkshire
OF Good Hope and Natal grades were firm Amer
lean purchases included greasy half-bred comb
Ing. a Few lots OF superior greasy South Aus
tralis. and some cross-bred pieces Following
are the sales IN detail New south Wales 400
bales secured. nhdpls 81. greasy sXcals "a.
greasy, si<d0ls "a Victoria. ateo bales: scoure4
lAdfls lltd; greasy. s1aiihd south Austria.
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