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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
STOCKS, BONDS, MONEY
STOCK MARKET MADE A STAND
AGAINST PREVIOUS DEPRES-
SION AND SOME REcOV-
cry RESULTED.
Ry Associated Press

by Associated Press
New York, May i3.- The sto k
market made ONE stand against tle
depression today and early in the
/ day some recovery was effected from
/ yesterdays sharp declines. Firmness
9a helped by some ligh, buying for
fcreign account LONDON continuing
to show a wholesome tone, with de-
Ginning money market Trunk line
stocks generally were probably afiac-
ed to some extent by the threatened
tie-up Of lake traffic, A considerable
diversion of summer traffic is prom
ised A two point rise in Amalgama-
ted copper had some sentimental eff
feet in sustaining The early market
although it had no explanation be-
You'd the usual vague rumors Of q
settlement of the litigation Of The cop
per interest
United States steel preferred also
sot nearly a point over last nights
level But the pressure was renewed
upon tho United States steal stocks
8 tine day pr0grcsscd.s Volume and
mystery of source OF the selling have
la very msottling indcunce and seem
to be regarded as a portent by the
usual operators in market Common
stock made successive new low re-
cords down to S2s without the slight
est apparent effort at support Call
money loaned at "a per cent bur ran
eli again to below tYo per cent Weak
ness Of United States steel carried
the whole market off in later trading
and made losses on the day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
WHEAT, CORN AND OATS
LOWER CABLES AND HEAVY AR.
GENTlNE SHIPMENTS CAUSE
LOWER OPENlNG-CLoSE
WAS WEAKER.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
Chicago, May l3.-WiEAT Low
er cables and heavy Argentine ship.
ments caused a lower opening, July
being down a shade to 2s@S4i9 to 4.
Principal selling was by holders OF
September although July was also OF
fcrel quite freely ana sold off to si2s,
Wet, cold weather in the northwest
brought out buying orders early ana
a little lrmor feeling resulted While
seeding operations in the Red river
valley were being delayed by rains
the water wheat sections were being
greatly benefited by additional mos
turo. in consequence, many early
buyers disposed OF their wheat ana
the market weakened rapidly During
the latter part OF the session many
bearsh crop reports received, added
to the weakness. Bradstreet's fig.
ures on experts of wheat -four show
the smallest shipment for any week
in sixteen years. There was heavy
liquidation late in the session TIM
close showed July off 7sml, May
down V, September eff q. Liver.
pool steady to "A lower At the sea
beard Is hoatload5 were taken.
CORN Bcarish crop reports ana
the slump in wheat caused general
selling the latter part Of the session
There was some covering by the
shorts, but offerings were so liberal
that sharp break occurred, Reports
ft3m the west showing freer country
acceptance increased the weakness
The market lacked rallying power
ana closed at low point. Compared
with yesterdays final figures July
closed 1A02s lower May cent
Liverpool unchanged to X lower On
the scaboard five boatloads were nc
ceQted
OATS-The market held quite firm
carly under the influence of small re-
c1ipts, hut offerings increased as the
session advanced and prices gradual
= declined. Late in the session the
mar, ct was affected by the weakness,
In wheat and corn At the close
prices were down t5@%.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Growing Aches and Pains.

Mrs. Josie Sumner, Bremond, Texas
writes, April Is, 1902: Il have used
Billiards. Snow Linmcnt in my family
for three years. ! would not be with
out il in the house | have used il
on my little girl for growing pains
and aches in her knees It cured hon
right away. ! have also used il for
frost bitten feet, with good success
II is the best liniment ! ever used.
25c. soc, s100. Sold by Schulz DRUG
Company.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
NEW YORK GRAIN MARKET.
By Associated Press.

New York. May ls.-WHEAT-Re-
ceipts. 10000. Spot easy. No. 2 red
81 0G elevator and $l07@t11 f. o. b.
afoat Options closed sal cent net
lower May 81.
CORN-Receipts, 5000; exports. L.
900. Spot barely stcaGy; No. ?. 59G
GO elevator, and 561a f. o. b. aaoat
No. yellow, GO; No. ? white, 81. Op-
items weak AGfA net lower. May.
5f1s
OATS-Receipts. $1,000; exports
200. Spot barely steady; mixed. AGA
AZ white. 4sq so; clipped white, 50d
Esh.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

The excursion train leaving Cairo
2 30 Sunday. Nav 18th. eill make ali
tops between Cairo and Paris. H.
'dfforGing an excellent opportunity to
visit your friends along the line at =
yefg low rate, only $3.50 round Trip.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Miscellaneous.
MONEY! AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY On call easy; highest 2&
acr cent: lowest ~ ruling rate and
last loan 2 per cent closing bid ia,
offered 2. Time loans slightly irm-
ar, GO days 2Ad29i 90 days Sly
months 2is0&4 Prime paper @ti ~
L per cent Exchange firm demand
tSG.aoai86.g5: 90 days $4,000 lS5.
Bar silver, 5a35.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

BUTTER Creamery lt420h
CHEESE Irregular, large and
small, 9i4@11; new 5h@7%,
EGGS Barely steady; western
frstz 1SG 4
COFFEE Options closed net 15@
20 points higher Sales 40,250 bags.
July, $5G0m5C5.
SUGAR Raw firm; fair rehning,
3h m5-lG; centrifugal 9G test, 2A a
1a1G; molasses sugar, 301-lG; refined
firm.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
At ST. Louis.

~ The Associated Press.
ST. Louis, May 13,-CATrLE Re
ccipts, 1000. Strong; beef steers
$4000525; stockers and feeders
$325m435; cows ana hcifers, $500
4 G5; Texas steers, $3.50@ It's.
HOGS-receipts, 1000 Five high
or; range $445M4 S5.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Gold in Central Africa.

Auriferoug ores have been found in
parts Of the British Central Africa pro-
toctorate. aud it is considered prOba-
BILE that gold is present in workable
quantities.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Accommodatec the putlIc.

Owing to increase OF traffic. the Ber-
lin city electric railway viii now run
on week days and Sundays with in
tervals between the trains Of only
two and onehalf minutes.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Cnlnese N herman Army

The German Emperor has complied
with the request Of the Chinese gov
eminent to permit eight Chinese Off
GERS to enter the German army for
purposes Of study.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Liverpool Quotations.
BY Associated Press.

Liverpool May 13-WIfEAT Spo.
hui,
CORN-Spot firm; American mlX
cd, new, d; American mixed, OLD
a. 4.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Stocks $ Bonds $ Cereals
Minneapolis Cereals.
he Associated Press.

Minneapolis, May 13.-WHEAT
May, 90; July 903l; September, 79s
ass. On track. No. l har1, 9ll5 095;
No. northern, 931a 49f; No. . north
crn, 92@93
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

$3.50 Cairo to Terre liautc and re-
turn via Big Four route Sunday, May
18th, account opening Of Lake View
park.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

Grand excursion 10 Terre Haute
next Sunday May 18th. Only $3.50
round trip from Cairo
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

Don't forget the date. Sunday, May
Is, Grand excursion to Tcrre Haute
$50 round trip from Cairo to Terre
Haute.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
THE CASH MARKETS.

ST. Louis, Mo- May 13.-The fol
lowing spot prices ruled here tola,
for various grains mentioned:
No. = red winter wheat, l0Gml01.
No. , red Writer wheat, 1850 10l.
No. white corn, 5GM57c.
No. mixed corn. 5312c.
No. 3 white corn. SEA 53c
No. mixed corn, slice.
No 2 white oats acc.
No. 2 mixed oats. asa 434c.
No. 3 white oats, 4fm45hc
No. 8 mixed oats, 4l12c.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
ST Louis GRAIN MARKETS

Special TO The Bulletin.
St Louis, Mo, NAY 13.--The FOL
lowing was the range of prices for th,
day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

Special 10 The Bulletin
Chicago, May 12,-The following
was the range Of prices for the day.
WHEAT
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14
Receipts and Shipments.

BY The AssOclated Press.
Chicago May 13.-The following
we're the receipts and shipments in
carload lots from this market today:
Receipts Shipments
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-14

Open High Low May

Open High Low May II. May 10.
May. ...102 l03 1902 103 1902
July, ..S8is S3ls S29a S29s S3B
CORN.
May, ...5t 81 81 81 81
July, -.lSH iSA 4i2s i72s ASA
OATS.
May, ....... ... ... i1H An
July 81 49,. 800 81 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
STRAWBERRIES
FROM S STATES
HOUSEWIVES OPEN CANNING
SEASON In EARNEST.
Butter and Eggs Are Holding to
Steady Basis-Poultry Rules Weak,
with Declining Observation-Disclosures
Meats Inclined to Drag Since Warm
Weather Set In.

The Minneapolis market has been par
tlcularly well favored this week on the
strawberry question. Stock from five
states has been coming in regularly, al
tho the proportion of Minnesota grown
mas been light. Some very snowy berries
are In market from the Hood river dis
tr1ct, Oregon. They are of a deeper red
than other stock from other districts ship
ping to this market, while the growers
nave packing down to a nicely, facing all
boxes in the manner fruits from the west
are usually shipped in. They are selling
trifle higher than Missouri, Iowa and
home grown stock, owing to the greater
carrying charges. The local market has
been well supplied all lines of fruits
this week. Arrivals of California cherries
have been liberal for the time of year
and values declined to a lower point than
expected. a few apricots are among the
late cars, but they hold up well in price.
Carlot receipts of watermelons are arriv-
ing, with stock jobbing at 35c to 4Oc
each. very reasonable for the size and
quality Of stock now coming. Navel or
anges are well cleaned up, so that stock
can not be depended upon, but late VAL
enc1as are In market, selling at "a for any
and all sizes, so that there will be no
scarcity Of oranges for some time to come
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
SIOUX CITY HOGS
ON THE INCREASE
ALMOST 10000 RECEIVED THRU
THE WEEK.
Cattle Buyers Draw wider Margin
Between Dry-Fed and Grassy Stock
Many Cattle Pass Thru in Transit
to the South Dakota Ranges.

Sioux City Stock Yards, June 1S.-Re.
ceipts of cattle for the week were liberal
and a total Of 1850 head were unloaded y
at this point, but the bulk of the supply
We're southerns in course of transit to the
Dakota ranges and points in Canada. The
cattle actually for sale at this market ran
close to 5000 head, or 900 head less than
were actually on sale last week. The
stocker market has shown little or no
change in conditions quoted at the close
OF last week and values were generally
steady at the decline of 25c and soc lower
than the high day of Monday of last week,
which was the high point of the season.
There has been a fairly good tone to the
trade and quite a few buyers have taken
advantage of the low prices and have
bought cattle to put on grass. The stock
er demand is practically over for this sea-
son and the trade from now on will be
light until the fall run commences. A few
stockers sold up to the "a mark but the
bulk OF the cattle We're in year'ings and
of only fair quality, selling from So to
so. Common steers of all weights were
drug on the market at $3.50. The stock
heifer market has suffered more than the
steers, and with sales at 50 and $3.50, is
slow at the extreme decline. The deal
ers have made a fairly good clearance this
week and very few cattle are in the pens
to be fed over Sunday. Light receipts are
looked for the coming week and if the
| quality is good values may be maintained.
Inc tat cattle market has been very
satisfactory, but the packers have been
drawing wide margin between the strict
| ly good dry fed cattle and the common
stuff on the grassy order. While the beeves
| marketed and sold at $5.50@6 and the
| butcher stock at $3.75@5, sold at an adj
vance this week of 10@15c. The inferior
steer stuff and Gamers and grassy cows
have shown no auotable change and, in
fact, cows of this class are no higher than
they have been for the past six weeks,
selling from $3.50 to 50. The packers have
been eager for the dry fed cattle and
could have used more had they been on
hand.
| Hogs-The hog run for the week shows
an increase of 600 and with close to 10000
on hand, the tendency of the market has
| been upward. Closing quotations for the
week are fully a dime higher than the
close of last week. The quality of the
hogs now arriving is de4eriorating and is
not SO good as when the heavy rains of
last month were being received.
Receipts-Cattle, 100
90 Hogs sg, &c higher. Sales So, 2so lbs, s475;
Cattle. steady Sales: Il beeyes, 1,o40, SIS;
beeves, 1920 lbs $3.50; 10 beeves, 1880 lbs,
$500 10 COWS, 300 lbs, So; Z cows, $40 lbs.
1910 cows, 1040 lbs, $4.s5; 10 stockers z740
lbs, So. IS; I stockers $50 lbs, 1885; stockars
| 1850 lbs. 81; s yearngs, $40 lbs. So; I year.
lings,, 400 lbs, $3AO; yearlings, $40 lbs, $3.50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
Provisions, Live Stock, Etc.

Lemon trade is feeling the bracing effects
of the warm weather. but values are UNI
changed from last week. Pineapples are
fine and cheap, and the northwest is TAX
ing hold of them nicely. They are grow
ing in favor each year, since values got
down to a basis where all can afford
them.
In vegetables, tomatoes show sharp
decline from last week. Cabbage is scarce
and high, and good stock will bring quo
tations readily. Potatoes continue firm,
with new stock becoming staple article.
Old are not selling well unless of better
quality than average receipts.
The butter market has f1uctuated trifie
and has shown a peculiar feature In de-
Ginning half cent on creamery extras
and advancing the same fraction on pack
ing stock. Speculative buyers on extras
have not advanced their bids over last
week, while extreme eastern points show
q quarter cent lower quotations. The de-
pressing feature of the situation Just at
present seems to be the excessive proper
ton of the make that will not grade high
enough to suit the buyers, who must be
depended upon to take the surplus. These
goods drag, and holders frequently have
to make generous shadings of price to get
the goods moving. Diaries are poor sell
ers, comparatively speaking, Just at pres
ent, and there is more or less Of an &C
at all ISCeiNlllS pOiillS. iOi y
is no we'll defined outlet for them out
side Of the moderate call from retailers,
and several large lots of goods that would
grade close to extras on a firm market,
are now seeking buyers at from lie to
121ac. Packing stock buyers are taking
all fresh, sweet grass goods they can get
at lie. and the market cleaned up closely
at the time of the late advance.
Eggs are featureless Values are hold
ing to a steady basis, as receivers gener-
ally are forcing their surplus into coolers
for future use, not as a matter of specu-
lation, but protection. The consumptive
demand is somewhat higher, but this is
fully offset by the more moderate re-
ceipts reportable.
No changes nave developed In the cheese
situation. Too much new stock is coming
in to allow the market to gain any firm
ness, while the old makes clean up slow
ly, and each day develops weaker tone
in the holder and a disposition to cut
prices still further, in order to attract at
tention to them. Large lots of no grade
will job at quotations.
The former high prices on poultry have
attracted in heavy shipments Of all varie-
ties, and values had to go lower. Re-
ceipts of broilers have been far and above
the requirements Of the trade, and the
past few days but few sales have been
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18

made at outside quotations. The dressed
meat list has held quotably steady, but
there is an undercurrent of weakness on
veal that has threatened declines almost
every day. More veal than has ever be-
fore been known has been put in freezers
this spring to save them, and this alone
has saved the market going to pieces sew
eral times. For at least thirty days the
commission men have found the receipts
heavier on both poultry and veal than the
current demand, and they have had to re-
sort to these extreme measures several
times to prevent heavy losses to the ship
per.
The week closing has been a lively one
for the fruit trade. The demand is fully
up to last year, while country buyers are
looking further ahead to the Fourth Of
July trade and placing their orders in adj
vance. II ---- 80.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
KANSAS CITY GRAIN. June 1s-clos
CATTLE RATE DISPUTE
RAILROADS WOULD RAISE TARIFFS E POS
SIBLE.


The announcement by prominent railroad men
in their testimony before the interstate COM
merce commission at st. Louis last week that
they considered live stock rates too low and
that they We're seriously trying to reach an
agreement to advance them, and had been try
ing for some time, will be rather startling news
to the stockmen in the west, who have been
laboring under the idea that rates were already
too high, says the Denver Record-Stockman
1t is the opinion of those best posted In re-
gard to the situation that while the railroads are
to raise the rates while the Investigation is pend
ing before the interstate commerce commission,
but it is very evident from the testimony that
but for the suit brought by the Texas Cattle
would have been an. advance before this. The
railroads seem to feel confident that they will
be able to prove to the commission that tn, the
stock instead Of being too high are really too
low, but 1t is very doubtful II their arguments
will hold water when analyzed. Some of the
traffic men testify that they do not care for the
business at present rates and only take 1t be-.
cause it comes to them; but in the next breath
they admit having solicitors out after this busf-
ness, and all are afraid to advance rates without
agreement, for fear that the business will go
to the line having the lowest rates.
Notwithstanding all the elaborate statistics
prepared by the railroads to show that the live
stock business is improbable to them, it Is
claimed by the cattlemen that they Will be able
to prove that the business is profitable and that
in many instances the rates are really higher
than they should be.
The interstate commerce commission is max
ing thoro investigation and is securing evil
dence from the railroads of the greatest value,
evidence that the railroads have heretofore
claimed that 1t was impossible to obtain. While
the time of the hearing In Denver has not yet
been fixed, it is believed that it will be held
some time in September.
It Is safe proposition that as long as the
cattlemen are organized and are looking after
their own business there is little chance of the
railroads attempting to advance rates at pres
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
LITTLE INDIANA WOOL.

remarkable shortage in the Indiana wool
crop is reported by the Wool and Cotton Re
porter Last yea nod me receipts mere up 70 June
year. they are under 1900 pounds, notwithstand-
ing the price is 21c pound, Sc than
that Of last year. Local wool buyers say that
farmers have not found woolgrowing profitable in
recent years and are turning their, attention to
other branches of agricultural industry. For
the first time in over fifty years the merino
woods are below the medium grades in price. The
margin between quotations for these grades has
been narrowing for the last year and the de.
cline of &c in merinos since February has re.
yersed the usual position of prices Er
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
CHICAGO COUNTRY HIDES.

While the demand is not so urgent the less
other markets has caused frmer feeling and
fractional advances. This advance has been
somewhat retarded by the dull condition of the
leather market; nevertheless the law of supply
and demand governs and values are strong in
consequence, says the Shoe and Leather Re
porter. The only easier item the list is calf
skins. and even that has not suffered any nate
rial decline
and up, hold steady at 9Ac, with sales on that
basis The demand is not urgent, but receipts
falling of and dealers think they will be
a aels t. move the few on hand without much DIFF
No. cows, free of brands andNgrubs, so lbs
and up, are gradually coming into better demand
sales were made at the close of last week and
the opening Of the present aggregating at least
four cars at sA @fAc, the latter for No. q
and others for mixed lots The market is now
firm on that basis.
ings and fairly firm. Desirable lots have been
picked up on the basis of Sc for steers and Sc
ing about 81 lbs are held at Sc dat. = : 8 -
80 No bu free Ct brands and grubs 40
sufficient quantities to establish the market on
that basis. We hear reports Of sales being made
| at outside points at figures that would preclude
of any profit being made by dealers at these
No. extremes, % to 40 lbs, are in good de-
but long haired, grubby stock would not bring
over 81 @S7Ac; in fact there is not much cali.
only ssRs I'M ss rs
| inal at &c and 6Nc.
No. kips, Is to Is lbs, would readily bring
sell at on @10c
No. ealfskins, 8 to is lbs, are only barely
| steady. One city collector Is reported to have
sold between 10000 and L. 900 Of the first half
of June sailing, at 13Ac This figure is now re.
garded as. full price, 5000 good outside city
held at 12A @13c. but the former figure is nearer
4 the market; in fact. one lot of not very desira.
/ BILE skins sold at 1215c. Deacons are still
! wanted One lot of mixed country stock sold at
Csc and Soc, but more desirable collections bring
/ 215c higher. Sunks continue active at 6715c fol-
| packers and 4Oc for countries
i -Hogskins-The market has been pretty well
cleaned up by local tanners at range Of 22h@
1 25c. lESs}z - = =
] Horsehides continue In good demand with sale,
ranging from $3.65 to $3.72h. 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
ARGENTINE MEAT IN BELGIUM.

George W. Roosevelt, United States CONSUL at
very successful issue Of recent enterprise here
the following may be of interest to the dealers
and exporters of meats in the United States.
Owing to the prevailing high prices in this
country for butchers meat of all kinds, atten-
ton has lately been directed to the importation
portation made from La Plata and shops
were opened in several cities of Belgium for the
sale of the meat, which was retailed at prices
varying from to IA cents per pound or nearly
Az cents per pound less than native beef and
snt a and ed h 81
created considerable uneasiness among the
butchers in localities where the imported meats
sold. The meat is sent in cold storage direct
from Argentine to Antwerp
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
PROVISIONS
CHICAGo PRovIsIoNs. June

CHICAGO PROVISIONS, June 1S.-Provisions
taking. Small receipts of hogs and highe,
prices at the yards We're influences apparently
ignored by the majority of traders. September
pork opened 21a @5c higher, at $12.751s, sold of
to $12.75 and rallied to S12S21a. September
lard was unchanged at $6.971a. Ribs were dowr
21ac at $40.
Close: Pork--July, s12.571s;; September
$12.s5. Lard-July, $6.sO@6 soy September
$6.977 u @6.so. Ribs-July, $7.25@727k; Sep
TENDER, $7.45.
firm Pork, firm. Lard, steady; prime western
steam $7.10.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-18
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT

New York, June IS. The statement Of av-
erages of the clearing house banks Of this city
for the week shows: Loans, 81 ,o49 6s9, 500, in
crease 81. 596, 800: deposits S1122 OLE, 800, in
crease 300: circulation $3S, T5S, COG, In
crease 1864 500; legal tenders. ss3oos, 700, in.
crease 700; specie. $236, 100000, increase
s4723s reserve $319, 373. 900. increase s6,5o2
soo reserve required, $3.50. SOB, 125, increase
So 1875 325 surplus, $3S, s69,ST5 increase So Bot
4T5. Elk United States deposits $44, 725, $50, in
crease 1921, 700.
The Worlds Fair and How to Get
There.
The Minneapolis & st. Louis Rail-
road has these advantages:
Two trains a day.
An eighteen-hour schedule.
Dining Cars serving all meals.
Lands you at the gates Of the Fair.
Reduced rate tickets.
Its rates are no higher, but its serv-
ice is much better than that Of any
other line.
For free map and guide to the
Fair, or other information, call OF
write to j. G. Rickel, 424 Nicolle1
avenue, Minneapolis.