The evening world. Newspaper, May 12, 1904, Page 4

CONSOLIDATED GAS Issue Open Support After the vances Heavily. Trading on the Stock Exchange to- day was about twice as heavy as it was yesterday. This increased activity was at the expense of prices and with few exceptions the whole market was mush lower. The exceptios were Cop- pet, Consolidated Gas and Rubber. ‘The news of the day was for the most * pagt bearish. All rallroads, with the exception of Erle, that made reports presented poor figures. ments announced for Saturday were heavy ad tho banks lost since Friday mere than $10,000,000. “he Steel issues wer under pressure and this had a devressine effect upon the market enrally. Th preferred drop- ped to the lowest price in several fMenths and the common sold at 9. which ts another low record for that tock. The early belief was that long @tock was coming out. but later it was #aid by several close etudents of con- @itions upon the floor of the Exchange ‘that aa far as they could see thera wos Uitte Mauidation and the selling of Steel was for short acount, Nevertheless the effect was just the same as if it had been Mauidation. Conaoldated Gas acted in a pecullar manner. It was believed that the Gov- @ronr’s veto of the Gas bill would have ss a a drop. It did for a few min- utes. chang: The stock, which opened un- ed a t ‘then after the news of the veto becamé * public the price fell to 208 1-4. and in tho afternoon had rushed upward to 410, @round which price it seemed to be |. The stock Is #o closely held hat a short interest of a few thousands of<shares would enable the insiders to push the price up out of sight. ‘There is only a floating supply of bout 10,000 shares of Consolidated Gas, the Standard Oll contingent. controlling ‘the remainder. The Standard Oll crowd openly sup- ported Gas to-dav and ‘took all that gras offered and the stock was delivered At No. 26 Broadway as fast nsx pur- This fact caused the @harp ad- vance of tho issue when In the natur order of events it should have de- won and the other Grangers, in- ol vz even Union Pacific, wer under during the day and lost about | ¢ Atchison during the early oent. per houre held ateady. ‘The market closed “with losses in general, ‘ie notable ex-| J ‘ceptions being Consolidated Gas, Met-! > i Mitan and falrly active. rr The total sales of stocks were 418,100 ‘and of bond 41,896,000. THe Closing Quotations. ‘s highest. lowest and closing ‘nd net ehanges from | yentarday's brices or'from lest recorded sale ars z EPPS TS OF F SH it ey 1 Decline. the ordinary. Be Comfortable--Use Porch Screens “ Nothing makes a house look finer in Summer than hancsome Porch Screens—try Vudor, if you Want the best; or bamboo, if the enough for you, a think of the comfort and breeze. porch. fe are the exclusive distributers of in Brooklyn, ‘They are and are laced together with the best figome in dark green or light color—mottled ta 4x8, $2.00; 6x8, $2.75; 8x8, $3. k A sensible man has ‘Third for, front, core eenmorintatne + soemercnatentee A Flat Can, 9c.—! Lb, be fine, you open the can cut it on the side, ‘the way round, then the fish comes out in « ole, as it is fige enough should be wi ell as “LEADS THE STOCKS} 00 ihe Standard Oil Brokers Give the|Cotton Magnate Sees No Way Veto of Grab and Price Ad- The gold ship- if 204, advanced to: 205 1-2, and | ‘Trading was | ¥ Mh | Hypatia, 1 a | Georgte.'t reine, Havre. Santingo, | chiand, Hamburg El Dorad | Pring Adalbert, Naples Hamil Either costs little enough when ey break the rays of the sun and yet let in all ade of narrow strips of linden TT, Columbia River Salmon. It's genu'ne Columbia River Spring catch , about as nice a luncheon for a warm day as ROTI IT LS TET NANT SPECULATION MUST N, SAYS PRICE of Stopping It, but Conditions Might Be Bettered by Educat- ing the Exchange Gamblers. WASHINGTON, May 12.—The Amer- Joan Cotton Manufacturers‘ ° Associa- tion was addressed to-day by Theo- dore H. Price, of New York, on the of- fect of speculation upon the cotton manufacturer, Mr. Price declared that he aaw no way of eliminating speculation from the commercial world, but its baneful tn- fluence coultl be curtailed, believed, by the education of gambler—the “unthinking speculator,’ He suggested that there should be an increase in the marginal re = Jwents and a form of contract where- by an actual buyer cotton for future might designate the grad 0 delivery a wanted, Se LONDON STOCKS STEADY. Americans Closed Quiet with Slight Gains After Dull Session. LONDON, May 13—Rates for money temporarily hardened in the market to~ day, owing to the large oversubscribing of the Japanese loan and Stock Ex- change pay day. Prices op the Stock Exchange were steady and a moderate amount of business was transacted, especially im first-class investment stocks, consequent on the cheapness of Eaphey, Consols and Home Rails were m. Americans opened dull, in sympathy with New York; became inanimate at slightly under parity but above the lowe: day. {tha continental Bow in qbwervance of A Japanese were in nctive demand and closed below the best quotations, on profit taking, Kaffa hardened on the | Announcement that the Anglo-Chinese |Labor Convention will be mlgned to- morrow. pane CURB TRADING LIMITED. *rices for Ontside Seonritied Showed Lite Change, Trading in the outside market was Umited to-day, with prices showing littia change. The bid and asked prices of he principal curb stocks were: 1a. [Ne | Standard Ue Bouboard Air Line Gearoard Ale Lini White Knob... COTTON MARKET The local cotton market opened easy to-day, with the Ist 3 to 13 points lower, on the unsatisfactory cables from Liverpool. The bears attempted to rad the market on the early bra but found it unresponsive, owin; the numerous supporting ulative trade was fairl crop op erally owing to the f murket show " t hylf hour of trading, the list be: nga shade under the opentn ‘ne. opening prices were ; duly, 13.49 to 18 oO ; September, 7 1,85; Decembei 11,5’ offered, —<—<———_— SHIPPING NEWS. PORT 0 | October, 11.34 to )to 11.93; January, YORK. ARRIVED, Anchorie . ++ Glatgow Simon. Dumais: anes Cherokee in Bomingo INCOM STEAMSHIPS, DUE TO-DAY, Gearlo, Llverppot. Patrica, Were ae ston. Niagara, Have: pawiek Apache, Jackson ivite, OUTGOING STEAMSHIPS, BAILED TO-DAY, | Laurentian, Glasgow. Part Vintiancin, ‘Progreso, Ripley, | Pretorta, Bermuda, WEATHER—FAIR, AND Brooklyn, |25c. Imported Linen Crash Suiting---Qc. Yd. 3,090 yards of a 25c, quality at the ridiculously low price of 9 cents is certainly something out of It is a great fabric for knockabout Summer suits and for children’s dresses, When the La values it pays t old style is good general effect. Colored cross stripe doors or windows, 350 them all’around the best Screens—the seine twine, They’ effect. 503 1038....$5.00 Ruffled Renaissance double bed sizes, 3 7x8, 84c.; 8x8, 84 selection, Flat Can, (6c, right and give one pair id eee Lace Curtains---In a Sale, is something worth while in every one, would appreciate comparison of these values with any in the city: irs ruffled muslin Curtains, pla value 45c,, at...... 175 pairs American made Arabian Curtai corded, value $325 "at... 250 pairs colored ruffled muslin Swiss Curtains, Permit a suggestio have mentioned the quantity in each instance to be perfectly fair, but it would be wise to come as early as possible Best Hs best { ee Men’s $1.00 Shirts at 65c, Madras Negligee Shirts, made from a. good|| wearing grade of cloth, with printed deaigns in neat figures and stripes. ‘They are made‘to.wear, detached cuffs with each Shitt, THE WORLD: THURSDAY | FIVE DISHONEST CHAFFEURS. | They Are Sent to P “Kaoeking Down” Fa: Five chaffours of the York ‘Transportation Company were convicted 1 the Court of Special Sessions to-day of “knocking down’ fares, | Three of the men were setenced to the City Prison for thirty days each. The other two were sent for fifteen days each. for 6th Av.cor. 15th St. The big saving on each item and the all - satisfying quality of the goods make this great sale of Furniture and Carpets of particular and per- sonal importance to every housekeeper. “R Fi Peaches | Cal $14 Table, $9.75 This substantial Lining Table of, rich golden oak, with polished top. solid G-Inch legs, 42 Inches aqua: when closed, full foot; our own remulai price has been $14.0. sale price is. ‘joa Opens out F gone. EGG PLUMS PRUNES fruit, extra 1 Ib, carton... RAISINS — Set a? \S $21 Couch,#14.75 Thie soft, luxurious Couch, 20 Inches wide, 6% ft. long, onk frame, richly upholstered | in pickage .. RAISING—S) ported; 1 Ib. JAMS TAbe! mestic frult; JAMS—"Blue mestic pure rmala¢ FrooT Matting Values. These cut prices are for new erfect goods, just arrived, all full length rolls—no shortages and no damaged or wrapper-stained goods at Little's. China Mattings, full @. Wa rolls, regular price $4.85) Important offer of two cholce lots China Mattings, ‘values $8.76 and $9.50, Yor roll of 40 yards, Miaten cy : $6.45 the regular Matting, roll of 4 yards, n2 ft, Ane goods taken from our regular 1 25.50 areat apectal offer its Early Selections Advised. Goods held for future delivery if desired, J. H. Little & Co., Sixth Ave., Cor. 15th St. Main floor, West Building, ce Curtain Store announces special 0 read every item, because there We Curtains, a dainty cottage drapery suitable f value $1.25, eatin peed iy pans centre, gathered raffle, sseveperece 29c. a pair 3% long, $1.98 a pat value $1.35, at 6Bc. a pair ge motif in spread and sham, $3.95 Bed Sets, lar; value $5.50, Values like are snapped up. We || ‘Tatra floor, front, Central Butlding, 4) tenen a saenarconer seman aseeremettion = solid satisfaction in every way— Apricots} nothing finer, Pears packed in heav- 119c Plums |iest of syrup, rich and rare, large can, each......+ (“East View” brand, Choice Peaches | California fruit, Pears well selected, 16 Plums} packed in heavy Cc syrup, in large choice, can, for., fruit, solld packed; n can.. ED PHACHHS—Choico Cal- grade of the famous Santa known ‘Triumph ‘bran LEOWONS--Large, Messinas; a dom Se” C e Best Creamery Butter, 21c. a Lb. EVE Finest State; fresh, week, Cream Cheese quality New York full flavored, rich, nutritious; regular price 15c.; this a pound, only CHOICE GROCERIES Fresh, pure, deliciously flavored—incomparably the finest creamery butter made. Our customers are always the sale in Butter, Cheese and Conden Luscious Fruits, ssie” ébrand. nest selected! ifornta fruits, ns, your —“Park brand,” 10c 12c 10c in highest Nara farge and fancy: Qc jeded, the well- » 10¢ 12c Kage ac 0 bright, Juloy 13c ty," oholce do- giaes jar... 9c Ribbon," cholcest do frults, it kinds; 15c Kellie's Dun- ae; a Jat... 19¢c JELLY 15c no superior halt 10¢ na Caeat 1 CHOICE ‘Two great lots of Japanese Mat- ” tugs, {oularl; v0. & € ' Har ate nesuae verges res bat CROCERIES SHOB DRESSING—"Blue Ribbon,” preserves feather: bottle, with mop. olishes and MATOHES—All sure miss fires; T dos, DOXeB,......++ taining their full f 30 HG 5 with Every Pound with Eve 58 5 Stamps with 5 Stamps with 10 Stamps wit on all purchases of 10 centsor more—except C. O. influence our prices one hair’s breadth, and are bringing pleasure and profit to thousands of homes. GREAT ARRAY OF EXTRA STAMP SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK. Butler’s Famous TEAS and COFFEES. Teas are imported direct, and you can depend on the uniform excellence of the various grades, Our direct methods—from the tea shrub to the tea table—senable Don’t let the price prejudice you. r us to cut the usual selling price almost intwo, The COFFEES are fresh roasted daily—always main- 8, & H. Green Stamps With Every Found of . fe with Every Pound of 8. with "6 Poun S. & H. Green Stamps 8. & H. Green Stampa first to get immediate benefit from lower prices in the dairy produce market. sed Milk will continue for three more days—THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY—at all of our 125 RETAIL BRANCHES. Get your supply from the nearest. Condensed Milk. Made from the pure, fresh unskimmed milk of herds in the best grazing and dairy section of the United States, Has, therefore, the richest nutritive value. } Butler’s Brand, acan.. 7C Liberty Brand, Always Fresh Always Pure ' Always on Time | CURRY POWDER—a bottle. PAWsiiGA — dade from Hun: garlan sweot pepper; a bottle, OBLERY SALT. brand; a bottl the shots, “§, Q H.” Green Trading Stamps Freely Given .’s—a gift to all who wish them. They do not lavor and tich aroma. 13c The special Crackers, a ~~ ; Eulses Ne Like fairy sandwiches in Berta Oc = ‘SE ’ their, airy Upsiblays 23 box .12c | ICH CREAM SALT—20 1b. bag... 12c CANADA CREAM CHEESE— 10c| Social Teas, Butter Thins, Red Grahams, Tin foll; prokege Je teeeseeeseseces, cLAREN’S IMPERIAL CHEESE—Jar, club size. H PEAS—Fancy “e: nothing finer; a can, “Hast View’ : a ean tra PAS — “Pasto,” early small, tender, sweet: FRENCH MUSHROOMS— imported; a can, imported, a can, 21 imported, a can:. MACCARONI—Hest imported: package, 12c.; best domestic, 1 lb. package, “a cholce SPAGHETTI—-Best _tmport Unxid Tea, sni'tnenn ita, 1 Ib. 50c. Tite packesesinet cet veep gumee Ceylon Tea, dausntaipet J Ib., 50c. PATOC ET Bical nibhol ‘une sents Butler's Choice No. i Tea, 1 Ib., 35c. a . @ H. Green Stampa with Kvery Pound of of Best Maracaibo Coffee, Best Santos Coffee, ry Pound of & H. Green Stampa with Every und of. 5 Stamps with 1 bot. Peerless Root Beer Extract (makes 5 gal.) for - 5 Stamps with 1 bot. “Peerless” Vanilla or Lemon Extract for = 5 Stamps with 1 bot. “Our Own” Vanilla or Lemon Extract for 5 Stamps with 1 bot. Salad Oil, best domestic, 1 5 Stamps with 1 bot. Campbell’s Salad Dressing . 5 Stamps wi h 1 bot. Butler's Jamaica Ginger, concentrated essence, 10 Stamps with t bot. Butler’s Best Bay Rum, San Croix, % pt. 15 Stamps with 1 bot. Butler’s Best Bay Rum, San Croix pt. 5 Stamps with | pckge Triumph Oats, best white rolled, for - tin White or Black Pepper, pure spice, for = tin Butler’s Best English Mustard, for 5 Stamps with 1 box Sardines, French imported, in pure olive oil, 5 Stamps with 1 box Mustard Sardines, famous “Essie’’ Brand, = extra fancy French imported, ri a h 2 boxes Sardines. Butler’s Choice No. 2 Tea, Best Mocha and Java Coffee, 1 Ib., 25c. 1 Ib., 25c. ue Ribbon,” made WHITE WINE on cIDuN = © I Ib., 20c. VINEGAR-—Quart bottle rrr a ts Ks PIOKLHS—“Liberty" brat i sweet and sour, mixed, chow- 1 Ib., 17c. fe SMOKED LA SUREAT AIS etl OC], vpeokage ® 13c| RoasT on conNED BEEF 4, BACON—Tho bonele gly brand,” | S\bMO 10c¢, omaToRs—Boild ked cans of # Mas: Wider USC | Saba 150 | Ree earyiene omatoen 2c CHOICE poTTHD HEE F-1 Hy POC) wRENCH PRAS— Smail and 25c ROCERIE Franco-American; % Ib. ‘Me.; tender; 2 can see G to} R 5 POTTED HAM OR TON fa es] FRENCH MUS: rat tbh 3 Hrd. can, 9; MAB canes CC] dan ’vsceerees WT 12] sholce, extra fancy: amall 4 5¢ se } inj) uy STOGIES Satisfy the 10 cent smoker is that the tobacco used in their - manufacture is as carefully blended as that used in high grade cigars. The saving is in cost of making. You are going to burn it anyway—why pay five times as much simply for appearance? tad ee Willson oe sb Sy Suprese prepaite by; YAM at aia Broadway, Graham and Flushing Aven A the woman’s suit department has made in many a reduced the price to a point below manufacturing cost, bought the entire 250, Here they are for Friday, and others; skirts have strapped seams trimmed with white, in the lot begin at 32 and go up to 42, any one of these suits for less than $4.50, Friday, the 250 go.. Limit 2, None C. 0. D. Embr’d Flannel, 39c, ‘This {s that soft all-wool flannel that isso pleasant to the touch. It is cream white, gilt embroidered in hemstitched | No Mall Orders, as you'd want. It comes in and foped effect, It is most desir-’ » Al 55c.,, pide en me amu) fd shirtings or shirt waists it is highly valued, Worth 17c.; Friday, yard, Nabisco Wafers. 19c Crisp, dainty, always welcome Three Packages for 25 Nery. choice, ° 19¢ 1, Ib. . 10c UES, Brooklyn, | Friday Fall of Significance. $4.50 Shirt-Waist Suits, 1.98. eee See Cie this one of the most important announcements that A manufacturer of shirt-waist suits received a cancella. tion of an order for 250 suits, Rather than carry them over he were the lucky ones to get the first news of the offer, and we won't stay here long. These shirt-waist suits are in solid color lawns and black and white polka dots, some in linen color, others in nayy and light blue, pleats on some, lace insertion on Sizes You can’t match any until } Eee 17c. Madras, 10c.| SE As fine a gathering of printed madtas figured effects, interspersed with narrow satin stripes from end to end. For Cc 19¢ fancy 1 Wb. 10c pearl 10c. show, gherkinsy a bottle. *] R. AND R, PICKLES—Pri = I5c, household favorites; = bottle.. OLIVES—Fancy Tf = 1Oc. | better aes tancy queen oltves, to om quget for = = = = 18c.] _pottie, tool] fon betting. ce BC - STUFFED OLIVES — Fe = 2 = Ac. | sty g pimentoe 8 Om 10c = 10c. bottle, 190.; 4 oz, bottle... A 25 O1L—Butler’s imported Lucta, = Co ty guaranteed; quarts, 230 Se ABS! .; pints, 850.; half’ pints..... = - 10c. = 10c, - = = 10c, ) 10c, 12c, = 25c. day. We they 98 dainty 10c! NEW YORK’S GREATEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY—._ \ ees Dirt