The evening world. Newspaper, February 17, 1904, Page 5

a STOCKS OFF WITH THE TRADING SLOW Market strictly Profe Professional and Prices Move in Narrow Lim- its, While the Dealings Are) Rance Listless and Lack Feature. Professional traders ruled the stock lon Pack market to-day. At the opening there | U1 frag some show™of strength, and for|t §° Leathe edout an hour prices looked as ‘if they | U. would go higher, and then the market ‘pecame very dull and the list sagged off. Reports of war from various points Raused some selling in hope that a re- pession ‘might follow, but as stocks held Brm and there was no pressure to sell traders began covering and pricés rose from the fow level with even more ease than they had declined. The faflure of another Baltimore in- Burance company, even though a small one, caused a lttle uneasiness, but all bad news has been so thoroughly dis- counted that the movements of prices now are confined to fractions. Some realising sales in Louisville & Nashville caused a reaction of 11-4 points in that stcck, while Brooklyn Rapid Transit, which was tipped for an advance, sold off { per cent Amalgamated copper was strong on the report that the Heinzes had de- cided not to appeal the recent decision in Montana. ‘The Steel issues wera heavy and lower, but Sloss-Sheseid sold 21-4 higher. Rock Island preferrét lost 1 per cent, early. — In the late dealings there was a slight advance and all issues sold above the low prices, Copper was favorably af- fected by the announcement that the dividends on Boston & Montana and the Parrota compantes, which had been tled up by the Heinze litigation, would be paid. This means that there will ‘be poured into the treasury of the Amalgamated Copper Company about $4,000,000. of funds to be used by the company for the payment of dividends or for the general Improvement of property. “The business as the day drew to a close became less and less, and the market closed lower with trading ex- ceptionally dull. Closing Quotations. To-day's highest, lowest and And net changes ‘from yeaterd: om OF from last recorded. ea i | cin BREAST FEBEL IE BFE. Ssneyy? PPEF S = BS2USHR SRASBSEG EN: TE Uti Greet ditt ae Mai 4 MH Me bra (1 Mo., i 88) fa nif ats 1, 3 Wh fee Ri y= 4 te ls te WASSS2RSRS | — S8eSra.25s2! PPERIL S8e8r3.8i82. RESE A SEP. S8aI4.83 FPEEE $= SULLY STOPS BUYING AND COTTON DROPS, “Where does Daniel J. Sully stand ne echoing. ‘Where’ Mr, Sully yesterday sold freely at one Sie A ka Da i ae PURSE ss oT ERT PS HT TET TTT few months ago he ts now required in muost houses to put up from $6 to $10 a bale for jumps and drops of & a bate have become common. Before noon, however, Mr. Bully quit bamme age there was a sharp break in t_dro} at a Rowe oe against May and August, > GAMBLING IN FUTURES CANNOT BE STOPPED. recognized that the situation undoubt- edly wax the cause of anxiety, It could hardly be amended by logisiation re- apecting gambling in ‘futures, ‘The Government, he added, could not Introduce such legislation, "The best remedy would be to increase the sources of supply in various parts of the Empire. —$_— RECORD FOR CUBAN BONDS. Price Goes to the Highest In Trad- ing on the Carb. LONDON, Feb. 17.—The crisis In the cotton trade was the subject of a ques- tion in the House of Commons to-day, in reply to which Home Secretary ‘Akers-Douglas, in behalf of the Goy- ernment, sald that although it was on the curb to-day. eelling at 12. This was due to the fact that the Cuban Government would Foon pay the % 1-4 per cent. interest dus on them. This will make the stock worth at least 125, Cuban sixes made a new high record | North record by selling below par to 9 7-8 ten being par value. The market as a whol was dull and a shade lower. The i%. and asked prices of the prin- ciple outside securities were By Asked. .oniee Can .. . uc AY a's 10 u td be, w tn? | decidus ‘Ole 24 oo a et 3 3 i 4 ae i 16 1 40, 645, % rmit White Knod » Th 7 THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 17, 1904. Greene Copper established a new low WON'T PAY $28 FOR RAILS, ‘Three Morgan Roads Resiat the De- mand of the Steel Trust. It was generally expen‘ed in financial clretes that the decision of F. WW. Mar- riman to pay $28 a ton for 53,000 tone of steo! rails wold be followed by an tm-| mediate surrender of all the Eastern| roads that need steel rails, Beveral of |__| the Eastern trunk lines, his_railronds to submit any |5 jonger to its exactions. mtd ‘ ses, however, bave wat they will not pay demanded by ‘the Steel ‘Trust. and Te ie & singulat if not significant coin dence, that, tne three Foade that have Poached this decision are Morgan athe, behish ey, the Readiag and if | the Jersey Ceniral. ‘Some thought this indicated that Mr. Morgan is out. of the Steel Trust and does not intend to WHEAT MARKET, ‘Wheat opened firm to-day but un- changed, The volume of Dusiiess was sma}l and chiefly of @ local profes- sional character. Foreign cables were fad Re unchanged. Corn was very dull New York's 94 qyneet—vury. %; Toptentien tts: hace May. Chicago’ 8 opening prices were: \Wheat PR 5-8 to MH I-2) July. 671-4 to 0, to M84; July, bss Seerber: 611-2 it ine york's on Ts were: July, ve ‘Sentember, 1-4; May, ere: Wheat ; September, TEcELf-YOPERG time and when the market broke he turned buyer. His selling was open end was of the same nature. were ruspicious and held that for every bale he bought publicly he sold two through other brokers. advanced sharply from ‘These sharp advances and declines have, caused all the “pikers” to be run out of the commis- sion houses, for where a man could % to 46 points. buy cotton on a margin of $1 a bale Methodist Minister Cured of Kidney Trouble Rev. Dr, |. Villars, Prominent Meth- odist Divine, Cured of Kidney Disease by “Safe Cure.” “After a delay of months, to be sure a cure of my rheumatism, caused by kid disease, of over tnful suffer effect: to assure T am Bate ‘Cure gia it. called certain cures Slus*but Noting pees rouble. ; nd blood. : ene yours, or sent direct, ye Botte. 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BOX 100, SPE” wt 7 (Main Floor, East, 18th St.) Patent Leather Shoes. weneted Sale of Yakers’ Surplus Stocks. We will place on sale several thou- sand pairs of Patent Leather Shoes for men, women and children to-morrow, a: prices about half less than the regulan. The reason for the decided price-low- <e s We state is on account of over- aetone by the manufacturers. hese shoes are the kind that sell eit for from $3.00 to $6.00 and are strictly good-fitting. nicely finished, _ serviceable shoes suitable for nearly ‘ every occasion. Every good style in all sizes, for men L IS and women, at Also MISSES’ PATENT LEATH- ER SHOES; well-made on neat aiaped lasts; spring heels; all I98e Also many good bargarne’ in other leathers as well. (Consolidated Shoe Stores, Seconil Floor.) and genera! attractiveness. by offering as special for to-morrow a iff variety of Fabrics that are new in lively demand for Spring service. Select your ew Spring Dress from the following : ° ALBATROSS. GRANITE CLOTHS. | 'd--ALBATROSS, double | yard—Fine worsted GRANITE 28e an all wool: lack cream and F Ie ELSTH in double wih; black | | conceivable shade and all the new shades. WORSTED SUITINGS. OBEAM DRESS FABRICS. d—WORS' ED SUITINGS, | d— | DRESS F, 290 Yi; yar babi Ne TINGS. | 590 He CREAM DRESS FAB- S are in great demand. A | sg i of very h igh-grade | ttade opportunity has placed about 200 | ese aed oat nah psiscs palpate | [ihe crepe voiles, striped mistrals. her- ynevnes ° | weaves. etc.; regularly sold at 29e Ey MERCERIZGD VEST- | from 85e. 10 $1.25. Sim champagne. cream fighe biue, pale green. ae.; regularly 59c. BLAOK TINE. Our new importations of BLACK BRIL- LIANTINE have arrived: guaranteed best dye. pyre mohsir, bright and lustrous: per yerd, ‘WAISTINGS. ard — Ab viol WAISTINGS, FSo wis i satin wripes none light | * blues, navy, oat pink ete. _COBEPE VOILE. 980, 494, 59, 750 B8e, 880, 1 25. ane h, 50; To-morrow we will place on sale, in the Women’s Suit Department, four lots of the most desirable styles for Spring wear. of the many other equally importment values to be obtained here. To make the event all the more attractive, price-concessions will be EVEN LENGTH SKIRT SUITSin English Mixtures of black and white and gray and white; military Sey, trimmed with silk soutache and feney| jacket, flat collar trimming of black cloth and fancy braid; full puff sleeves dea cuffs trimmed to match collar. flare skirt with palsy tlh set Foot kilts, ed. 50 WALKING SUITS OF Pe NCEo Ne Popular Spring Dress Soods. Ghousands of Yards of All the Most Wanted Fabries at Surring Prices. Again does the big and busy Dress Goods Store on the Main Floor emphasize its supremacy ¢ In the matter of diversity, worthiness and littleness « Of price these displays are absolutely without equal. \9 Se in neat designs; such as armures, granite, canvas, etc.; regularly $1.25. | VOILES. All-woo! VOILES, id black and all the new. shades, ranging in ies from 38 inches to 56 inches. The pri 98a, 58e, 750, “980, 125, All: fedbes tlk Wai EGNG in ivory. vie” red, wn caer pink, Fhe 430, 580. 750,850 and 98e. SUITINGS. Alle wook WAVERED INGS. in the | largest range of colorings and designs. | #89e, 49a, 69, 98c, 125. nena Rain Cae The Coats are made of fine quality C: fe showerproof, made it a ee cae . lee lary 7 paptaad acuble breasted rd gray, olive firey: an or castor, capes; fancy Chotce Values tn Women’s Sutts, Spring Styles at These are but a few front jacket 7.95 (Second Floor, Front.) ‘10.75 (Second Floor, Front.) Women’s Waises. Mitractive Offerings in Spring Styles. To-morrow we shall feature two of the most popu- lar of the new styles. For the occasion. price-induce- ments are made particularly attractive. WOMEN'S WHITE WAISTS of high-class silk woven novelty Vestings, in a variety of handsome patterns, stripes and checks; superbly tailored; side- plaited front; have wide box plait and three pearl buttons; French back with two graduated side plaits centre of back; large pouch sleeves; fancy cuffs; stock collar and tab; Very special at of embroidered Tappet !awn ; beau- tifully designed with round vets bishop sleeves with five plaits from shoulder to elbow ; withr'Val. lace; exceed- ingly dressy; special, (Becond Floor, Centre, 18th St.) L95 WOMEN'S WHITE WAISTS y cuffs finished _ 2.95 Lace Sale began Monday. yi by leaps and ‘bounds. broad and eminently desirable FANCY BLACK GOODS. yard—Fine Black Fancy Weaves. 495 and 1.50. Se YARD A de YARD Black Chantilly Fancy Corton Laces and Insertions to match ; Je Se Se The Prices Are the Most Extraordinary Yet Asked. 5 That is because every popular kind of Lace and Embroidery is offered at much less than would usually be asked for these new and beautiful designs. enchantment to almost any garment. wide variety of uses. THESE ASTONISHING BARGAINS IN LACES. for Conon Torchon ; Laces and Insertions; Double ‘“‘S. & H.’’ Green Trading Stamps Mornings .This Week From 8:30 to 12 o’Clock---Thereafter, Single Stamps Until Closing Hour. Laces and Gmbrotdertes. Owo Sreat Special Sales of Remarkable Interest at Ohe By Store. Seems as if every woman in town is buying Laces and ae © in spite of the cold, The The Embroidery Sale started yesterday. and the two are making history *, to 3 inches wide: , qualities up to 7c Venise Lace Applique Laces and Insertions qualities up to 15¢. yd THESE ASTONISHING BARGAINS NY EMBROIDERIES. i ac ard. EDGINGS AND IN- ERTIONS. regularly up to 8c. yard. EDGINGS, INSER- }ONS AND BEADINGS. regu: larly up to 10c. EDGINGS, per vard, ly up to 1Se. for Valenciennes Laces, A Beadings and Insertions. | 19¢ YARD INSER- | TIONS, BEADINGS AND BANDINGS, regular! Stamps will doubtless appreciate. Exchang e Your Coupons for s, Q reen Trading Stamps at ah Siegel Cooper Store. All Sperry & Hutchinson Green Trading Stamp Cou- pons, or the recognized equivalent in the form of trade- marks, taken from the wrappers or labels of such Cereals, Foods, Condiments, etc., or other articles as bear them, may be exchanged at any of the Green Trading Stamp Desks in the Siegel Cooper Store for the full number of Green Trading Stamps to which the Coupons or Trade marks entitle you. This is a convenience which the many collectors of “Sperry & Hutchinson’’ Green Trading Women *s Gyening Coats. Specially Reduced sor Quick Clearance. WOMEN'S ‘OKE EFFECT NARROW BOX PLAITED | WHITE BROADCLOTH WRAPS, deep shoulder cape, with stole effect, edged with narrow Wood silk, in- 32, 50 laid Got and cuffs of Panne velvet Sheree with white soutache braid: cb ara WOKEN LOOSE WHI Ht 35.08 white satin, (Second Floor; Yovelties tn Favors For Washingion’s Birthday. Pye Ser Ser Ze| CHERRIES. Fe SPRAY: oor. FO HATCHETS, each LARGE HATCHET CANDY HATCHET FLAG AND BOXES, each SHIELD RAMEKINS for ices, CHERRY TREE LOG CANDY doz. JSe BOXES, each. 15e (Main Floor, Centre, 18th Bt) ——EEESESESESESCoESESSSaEaE Sreatest Stocks of Flags | For Washington's Birthday. FEBRUARY 22nd--the day when we all do honor to the memory of “THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY’—is but — a few days off. | Everybody should show their patriotism by flying the oar and Stripes. ; At The Big Store you can buy afl wool standard Bunting Flags—guaranteed not to rip or fade—or Silk Flags. Full com- plement of stars and canvas headings. Very special price-con- cessions. oe Bunting Flags. Stl Flags. | 10¢ |1 253 fe. 0c) Guid fer 4638 | eo eth, i | ei ok 3c ye 1-85) eae $:30 | sxi2 inch ee zeae inch 85 x 30 | ag Poles, 5x8 ft. 3.25| 10x18 ft. 11-80) 9) ith Batt, Gruck and Rope 68 fu 3.901 1200 FBBS| 9 6 'SBC| 10 fe. J0E1 12K. BC 12x20 fe. 14,25 (Third Floor, East.) . Filmy laces—creations that lend Summery Embroideries that are wonderfully pretty and designed for a 0. A fer Valenciennes Laces LO Vad and tnserions Cluny | haces in White. Cream and Black Batiste Laces in Sersight and Ir- regular Bandings Black Chantilty,Repousse, Venise and Fancy Cotton Laces; qualities | vp to 25¢. | 290, 39e & FIe yx |, for White. Cream and Black Venise and P Fancy Couton 18-inch Allovers, Venise and Repousse Bandings. Fancy Applique. Cluny | and Chantilly Flounces; qualities up to 752 ~ up 10 $7.50 for Imitation Venise, for 18-inch White Cot- ton Net Venise Lace ay Medaltion Ef- | fects, Wiis Blackand Cream Cluny Laces: Fancy Couon Medallions and Irregular Leesa, Bich Chay and Venise Sarigh: | pli and Serpentine Effects: qualities up to 3 op and Chantilly Laces, in Medallions. Ap- pliques, Motif, Straight and Irregular yard, EDGINGS, INSER- T5e FigNs, inh coe NG, CORSET cere EMBRODERY regularly up to yard, SKIRT FLOUNCINGS) 25¢ BRD CORSET EMBROID. ERIES up to 27 inches wide regularly up v0 655 ye con. mans per yard, EDGINGS, INSER TIONS, BEADINGS AND _BANDINGS, regularly up w 1c. /,.. per yard. EDGINGS, INSER- iol RETTICOAT | 2 SET COVER EMBROID- | ERY, regulerly upto 25¢. | 100