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ENGLISH CLOTH MARKET.

MANCHESTER, England December d.
The weeks turnover in the cloth market
was only of moderate dimensions Mer-
chants were occupied principally with the
arrangement of old contracts. The in
quiries from China were on a better scale.
and small sales were reported for this
quarter, while the Indian business COM
prised a miscellaneous assortment of light
cloths. The other markets were quiet.
Prices as rule were irregular md in
favor of buyers. Yarns experienced a fair
demand. especially American crops of the
fine grades, but the medium and lower
sorts experienced a dragging sale at about
one eighth decline for the week. Some
complaints were heard of the quality of the
cotton not turning out equal to the stand
ard.
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GRAIN MARKET WEAK.
Realizing Sales in Corn and Oats Re-
sponsible

CHICAGO. December 22.-Realizing sales
in corn and oats had weakening effect to-
day on the local wheat market. the May
option closing at a net loss of 3. Corn
was off Il. Oats was down Is. Provisions
were 71sa1Oc to 221s higher.
Sentiment in the wheat pit was bear.sh
ali day and the volume of trading was very
small. There was nothing in the news of
the day to encourage the bears, and the
main factor in the situation was the weak
ness of coarse grains. Throughout the day
pit traders had wheat for sale. but ap-
parently there was little wanted. During
the first hour prices were aim st staten
AIRY. the May option ranging between IT'S
and IS. Later the absence of demand al
lowed prices to sag about y. and the
market closed easy. May opened unchanged
to a shade lower at 71Ba7s TO rs. sold off
to IIlaaTss. and closed at 775s. Gear
ances of wheat and -four were equal to
100 100 bushels. Primary receipts were
66'.C00 bushels, compared with 667 U00
bushels on the corresponding day one year
ago. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago re-
ported receipts of Alb cars. against 80 cars
last week and $50 cars one year ago.
Selling by cash houses which was brought
out by reports Of larger country accept
anceS caused weakness in the corn market
Weather conditions were favorable for the
movement and increased receipts are
looked for next week. Trading was dull
and the market closed easy. May opened
a shade lower at 437sa431 sold off to 49,
and closed at the lowest point. Local re-
ceipts were 346 cars, with none of contract
grade.
Trading in the oats pit was active, and
the tone of the market was weak. Many
small holders were induced to sell by the
government crop report. and there was also
considerable selling for short account. De-
mand was scattered with commission
houses taking the bulk of the offerings.
The market closed weak with prices at the
lowest point of the day. May opened I'M
changed to a shade higher at 35A to 357sa36
and sold off to 351a where it closed. Local
receipts were 105 cars.
Notwithstanding a &c. decline in the
price of live hogs the provisions market
was strong all day. Shorts and local pack
ers were good buyers. and the selling was
largely by longs. The supply of live hogs
was below general expectations, and 1t was
believed that there is little prospect of any
material increase in the movement. At
the close May pork was up 22k. at 10 671s.
Lard was up 221a. at 9171a. Ribs were 11sa
10 higher. at S.S71aaS.90
Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat
9S cars: corn. 49, cars; oats, 2i0 cars; hogs
IS, 900 head
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COFFEE CLOSED STEADY.

NEW YORK. December 22.-The market
for coffee futures opened steady and I'M
changed to five points decline. as a result
of slightly disappointing foreign markets
and local realizing. But primary receipts
were light strong buying developed for the
account Of western bulls. warehouse deliv-
cries were heavy. and the street" market
was firm, the combination resulting in
an advance from the lowest of 1Oa15 points.
The close was steady at a net advance of
sails points. Sales were 5000 bags. inci1Id-
ing January, 5.S5; March 5.9Oa6OO; May,
g. 1Oa6 20; July, 630a6.35; September, g. 4Oa
655
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THE FRUIT MARKET.

NEW YORK, December 22.-The market
for evaporated apples is quiet and the tone
barely steady. supplies for future ship
ment are offered quite freely. Fancy are
quoted at 9a9k; choice at S1saSH and
prime at 81. Prunes are easy at the mo-
ment. but the general range of prices is I'M
changed, with quotations ranging from to
cents. according to grade. Apricots are
nominaHy unchanged, with choice quoted at
l6: extra choice at 1Ta1S and fancy at 1Sa
10: peaches are quiet but steady. with choice
quoted at II; extra choice at 121s and fancy
at 13. Raisins are unchanged, with loose
muscatel quoted at 7haSla seeded ratsins
at 7a10, and London layers at 145a105.
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COAL FOR HAVANA.
Twelve Barges Carrying 100000
Bushels to Sail for Cuba.

PITTSBURG. Pa. December 22-Twelve
barges, containing 100000 bushels of coal,
will be shipped tomorrow to Havana, Cuba,
by the Monongahe!a Consolidated Coal
Company. The barges are of new type.
and have a waterproof covering to protect
them from sea waves. This is the first time
such a shipment has .yeen attempted. al
though the Havana Coal Company has
made several efforts to have barges built
for such a trip. Should the trip be sue
cessfuI. big order for barges of the same
type and pattern will be given to the
American Bridge Company for the Cuban
trade.
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FINANCE AND TRADE IN
MARKETS OF THE WORLD
THE NEW YORK BANKS
IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITIONS
DUE TO GAINS IN CASH.

NEW YORK. December 22-The Finan-
cier says this week: The official statement
of the New York ASSOCIATED banks last
week fully realiZe1 early expectations and
indicated entire restoration of the sur
plus reserve. after showing deficiencies in
each of the previous two weeks. This i'm
provement in bank conditions was due al
most wholly to important gains in cash; the
loan account contributed only moderately
to such improvement showing but very
small contraction The gain in cash was
So 126,S00, and this amount almost exactly
corresponded with that which was esti-
mated upon the basis of the traceable
movements of money during the week; it
may be observed that this remarkable accu-
racy in the estimates was obtained because
of the fact that the data for the calculation
were supplied by the records of cash move
ments at the suotreasury. General deposits
increased $4,JS7 400, which is nearly sl,C0o,-
Coz below the total of the gain in cash. less
the decrease in loans, and, therefore. the
statement made Only fairly good preof.
The required reserve against general depos-
its was augmented S1l46,SjO, deducting
which from the increase in cash left 81
3i?,9J3 fhe increase in reserve to So
2Sa,!0l surplus against $l,099,CJ0 deficiency
in the previous week. Computed upon the
basis of deposits. less those of sl6,59s 2O0
public funds-wnch it may be noted in
creased $1,;t0, 800 during the week-the sur
plus is I,+3o, 40 Loans were contracted
only 1883 t3J 1t is surprising that, with the
enormous liquidation in the stock market
and the heavy calling of loans by the banks
last week this item should show so small
decrease The excess of loans over deposits
SJ5..34 $50. against s60,c04,3oo in the
previous week. The dauy average OF bank
c,earngs $40, 0,0j0. u gain of S24,-
C30.0m compared with the week of Decem-
Der 10: clearngs on Saturday. rejecting
Fridays business, were siS1 I:G.OSI. Com
parsons of loans by individual banks show
that eight institutions reduced this item by
s70N.0Ga. Ten banks gained s3.2H0,HO net
cash
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DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK, December 22.-Many in
quiries are being made in the dry goods
market by buyers who will want goods i'm
mediately after the turn of the year. Elk
tension of contracts in the gray goods mar
ket is going on steadily. The stocks Of bur-
laps in New York are the SMALLEST in eight
cen months. A readjustment of linen prices
is scheduled for the first of the year. The
jobbing house clearance sales OF next we.:>
promise to be quick cleanup, as many
large buyers are in need of any kind Of
merchandise. The tone of the market is
strong.
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New York Mining Stocks.
NEW YORK METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, December 22.-There was no
change of consequence in the metal mar
kets today, in the absence of London cables.
Spot tin is quoted at 1850 bid, 49, 90 asked.
Copper continues very firm with lake
quoted al % 5Oa23 .621s; electrolytic al %. 12k
a2,3 11a and casting at o. 71aa23 121a. Lead
Is firm at 6.10a62J and speter at 66a61.
Iron was quiet and steady.
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The Money Situation.

The money situation here is uncertain as
well as interesting. The foreign demand
for gold brought the bank reserve below
10O,090.OO0, but as this was 900 900 bet
ter than the corresponding period last
year, when the bank rate was per cent
it is generally anticipated that there will
be no further advance in the Bank of Eng
lands rate of discount provided the United
States continues to refrain from disturbing
the situation by withdrawal of gold These
anticipations were strengthened by the for
eign exchanges, which are now moving in
favor of London, indicating the probabilit
that the Bank of England will secure the
forthcoming gold arrivals, and so offset the
legitimate trade requirements, while the
Bank of France is reported to be willing
to further relieve the situation beyond the
$5,000,OG0 already sent to London.
Foreign exchange fell to a point that
would allow profit import of gold in
spite of the advance in the German bank s
discount rate. The weekly statement Of
the Bank of England made it clear that
withdrawal of gold from that center by
New York would force advance to {
per cent in the bank rate. That means Of
relief was considered therefore inexpedient
Bonds have been dull and heavy.
United States 2's advanced three-eighths,
and the new As declined one-fourth per cent
on call during the week.
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FOREIGN BANKS.

PARIS, December 22-Prices on the
bourse today were stronger. owing to bet
ter advices from London and New York.
Russian imperial tours closed at 1880 and
Russian bonds of 1904 at 4940O.
BERLIN, December 22.-Prices on the
bourse hardened today.
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Imports of Specie.

NEW YORK, December 22-Total i'm
ports of specie at the port of New York for
the week ending today were $40, 40 silver
and $418 537 gold. Total exports of specie
were $471,700 silver and 81 go gold.
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Cotton Seed Oil Quiet.

NEW YORK, December 22.-Cottonseed
oil was quiet and about steady; prime crude
f. O. b. mills. 311s: irime summer yellow. q
nominal: prime white. nominal: prime win
ter yellow, nominal
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Great Issues of Northwestern
Railroads Felt by Market.
MONEY TlGHTNESS A FACTOR
Weakness Aggravated by Appearance
of Bank Statement.
READING DEPRESSION SHARP
MONEY TlGHTNESS A FACTOR
READING DEPRESSION SHARP
St. Paul Stock Issue the Subject of
Unusual Criticism-Short Notice
Meets With Objection.

NEW YORK. December 22.-Reading was
acuteIy depressed into today's stock market
and the heavy unloading of the stock was
announcement of the failure of a house
with stock exchange connections and a
branch office in Philadelphia. 1t is sup
posed that some large accounts in Reading
were carried by the house. The whole list
affected in sympathy. but to mod
crate extent in comparison, until the final
break in the market after the failure was
announced. Traders joined in the selling
OF Reading under the supposition that the
heavy speculative liquidation was based on
disauToiutme mt over the failure to raise
the dividend rate on the stock.
The Hi stocks. Union Pacific. st. Paul
and Northwestern showed a renewal of the
weakness which has affected them ever
since the new stock issues of Northwestern
railroads was announced. The weakness of
the market was aggravated after the APP
pcaranCe of the bank statement. All OF
the expected gain in cash was reported, but
the meagcr loan contract on was a disap-
pointmCnt. \ reduction OF the loan &C
count of less than half million dollars
was regarded an inadequate result TO be
shown after the painful liquidation which
has been going on in the stock market dur
ing the week. The withdrawal of gold from
the Bank of England for Egyptian account
was renewed. The approach of the
critical stage in the dispute over wages of
railroad yardn.n in the neighborhood of
New York contributory cause OF
weakness. Tire selling movement effect
ually broke up the dizziness of the early
trading. which il usual on the eve of a
holiday. Total sales of bonds. par value.
S9iS. tsW.
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New York Closing Stock List.

NEW YORK. December II.
@Sales- Clos;
High. Low. Bid.
Adams Express ~
Amsl gamated Copper. ll3S III liz
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Some Complaining Features.

But there were Completing factors also
IN this issue. In fact. there has been no
financial transaction in New York for many
years that has come in for so much crit
icism as the St. Paul stock issue. The
features especially objected to We're the
short notice given of the closing of the
books for Subscri. tionS to the new stock
and the provision for payment of a S1O,-
OpD.OO0 installmcnts OF subscriptions on De-
cember n. In the crisis of the strain of the
year-end money settlements. The closing
of the books occurred on the second day
after the announcement of the plan. There
Were difficulties involved about the issuance
OF warrants for the subscriptions and their
division for distribution by brokers among
their clients.
The disgruntlement caused by these in
COuveuicuceS was believed 10 account for
much of the unloading of the stock. 1t
was pointed out also that the dates fixed
for payment of successive inStallmentS on
the St Paul subscriptions in June and De
cember We're periods of special pressure on
money markets. and not calculated to con-
serve stability of interest rates. The mar
ket discussion of the incident was tinctured
with manY expressions of suspicion of the
motives of these arrangements, in the be
lief that they were not calculated to bene-
III protect stock market operations.
The Government Influence.
The deferred payments by installments
for all three of these large stock issues
while calculated to save the immediate
money market from strain. insure recurring
requirements on the money market which
must be reckoned with in the calculation
of money conditions all through the com
ing year and into the next This prospect
OF enormous capital expansion has given
point to the discussion of the declining pc
RODS and the occasional showing of ac
tual decreases. Meantime the rising course
OF operating expenses and the heavy addi
tons involved incoming wage increases
threaten inroadS upon the proportion of
gross available net earnings. The In
crea sing authority exercised by the govern
Inent over railroad charges Is regarded as
giving small chance for raising rates. The
disposition manifested by the government
authorities TO intervene in an effort to
rect the troubles from shortages gave
rise to increased apprehension over this
phase of the outlook.
Except for the relief effected by the
weeks liuuida ton the course of the money
market has proved disappointing. Small
effect was perceptible from the operation
of the treasury's measures of assistance
New York banks have secured a large
share OF the additions to government de-
posits which were made primarily with
banks at different cities, but the pre-
PAY nlent OF government interest due
M TO May l and the redemption of
government bonds has been of slow
effect. Rumors were prevalent during the
week that additional treasury measures
were intended. but these were not con-
hrmed. Notice was given also by several
of the great railroad corporations that they
would prepay interests and dividends due
January l before that date.
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Irregular Fluctuations.

Americans f1uctuated irreguiarly. The
new issue of Chicago Milwaukee and St
Paul at the time of the money strngency
helped the bears to depress. the market
while the knowledge that a large portion
OF the New York stock had been shifted to
this side for the settlement caused oper-
ators here to act with extreme caution.
The Wall street bulls only succeeded in
staying the downward course of prices,
which at the finish showed net losses of /
to points, with Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul exceptionally 10 points lower. The
general feeling at the close was distinctly
better in anticipation of good New York
bank statement and owing to the improved
monetary outlook
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Sharp Shaking Out.

Speculative hoidines of stocks have had
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Hqu.GatuH las a1orueu sotie reiiei W the
money situation and has been reflected i'll
III. oufet stock market which ensued The
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-. -,
western tdaiIod" Nuihia!''eH ia We peeu q
foremost illlueA'', tue %. raul isaue 'Iils
"eeN coming Oh top OF the Nreat ->oltH-
erh ana NortItri faclIis ISSUES ~, anu SEEM ii
ihsiS VIII CuHluittlNt eIec'. lil1se stotNs
rave pesh 'le ceiIti ol tiit sPetu,a,loil anu
nave bnrIle tit ID uli. vi 'he seiIhs pr
sure me 'llredteheu asstar alloh u tile
money pluCH as an erect Oh THESE oiIti iiiSS
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LITTLE BUSINESS DONE
LONDON INFLUENCED BY AP-
PROACH OF THE HOLIDAYS.

LONDON, December 22.-On the stock
exchange during the week business on
small scale, with the monetary situation
the dominating factor toward lower prices.
The approach of the holidays and the i'm
minence of the settlement were the chief
causes of dullness early in the week. but
the depression which ruled later was owing
to foreign demands for gold raising appre-
tensions of an advance in the bank rate.
Although the decision not to raise the rate
caused a feeling of relief it was recog-
niZed that money would be very scarce for
some time to come. Operators generally re-
duced their accounts prior to the settle
ment- The quotations of British securities
consequently suffered and finished lower
on the balance, but well above the lowest
quotations of the week steadier tone pre-
vaiilng at the close on the influx Of gold
into the Bank of England from France
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27
National Capital Notes.

Nar1On1I
The Senate ratified patent treaty
with Guatemala.
Representative Patterson, Governor
elect of Tennessee, has resigned from
Congress.
Senator Teller introduced a bill pro-
viding for the admission of New Mexico
as a State.
President Roosevelt has renominated
William B. Ridgely to be Comptroller
of the Currency.
Nearly 5000 employees of the Washing
ton navy yard will receive an average in
crease in wages of 10 per cent on Jan. 1.
Representative Lacey of Iowa intro
duced bill to make $12 the minimum
monthly pension to be paid veterans of
the Civil War.
Prof Henry Fairfield Osborn of New
York has declined the position of secfe-
tary of the Smithsonian Institution be-
cause of pressing literary labors.
The Louisiana and Texas delegations
are backing a bill appropriating $4.-
100000 for canal from the Mississippi
river to the mouth of the Rio Grande.
O. X. Paddock, who was indorsed by
Paul Morton, was nominated for post
master at South Omaha, in spite of the
fact that the entire Nebraska delegation
in Congress had united on Z. l.. Howe
for the place.
The Senate confirmed the nominations
of John A. McIlhenny to be civil service
commissioner, Messrs. Harlan, Clark and
Clements to be interstate commerce COM
missioners, and William Barrett Ridgely
to be comptroller of the currency
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27
Good Daf,.

Aunt Tillie, cook in Georgia house
hold, took home dish of macaroni
from the white folks" table for her
own family, and after assuring them
that it was good, induced her children
to eat 1t.
The next morning she discovered two
Of them out in the yard turning oven
stones and boards and scratching vig-
orously in the earth.
"Hyah, you!" she called. what
you-all doin' out dahT'
"We a-huntin'," came the glad re-
sponse, "foh mo- of dem macaroni
worms" .....r.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27
State of ohis. City Of Toledo. Lucas coun-,

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he 10
senior partner Of the firm Of r. J. Cheney
q c., doing business in the City OF To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the cum Of ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for each and every case
Of Catarrh that c.Ecot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me end subscribed In my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. d.
1885. A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catsrrh Cure n taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucou0i
surfaces Of the system. Send for testime.
nials, free. r. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold By all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halfs Family Pills for constipation.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27
Ito he continued.
The Fir~t Thing.

what Is the first thing to learn
about running motorcar?" asked the
curious friend
Economy In everything else" an
swered the man whp Is always getting
into trouble. Washington Star.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27

"At first" said the apartment house
philosopher, "life in fat seems an inter.
esting study Of humanity, but soon you
lose your urbanity, part with your Chris
tianity, fall into profanity, and pass by
swift stages from mental inanity ints
violent insanity"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27
Over Ninety Million Bushels
All La XauifYi

where you saw this advertisement.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-12-27
CHAPTER XII.

The shades Of twilight were fast gath
ering on the aisles of the old cathedral,
and the congregation, assembled in the
choir for afternoon service, began to won
der whether the chanter would be able
to finish without light. The beautiful
colors of the painted east window were
growing dim--exceedingly beautiful they
were when the sun illumined them. 1t
was full congregation, unusually nu-
merous for a winters afternoon, and one
that threatened rain.
The service concluded. the bishop gave
the blessing. and the congregation left the
choir; but they did not leave the edifice !:
they waited in the body of the cathedral
to listen to the music, for the organist
was treating them to some of the choicest
among his yeluntaries. He was an emf.
nent player, and now and then chose to
show them that he was so. and would
keep them, delighted listeners, full half
an hour after the conclusion of alter
noon service.
Cyras, an INDUCED boy and willful. had