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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 14 June 1901, Page 3

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(per press association—copyright),

Received this day at 9 20 a m. London, June 13. Wheat.—American visible supply, 46,610,000 bushels. Lead.—lmports for the month, 17,553 tons, including 4,848 Australian; exports, 7,841. Victoria is showing excellent exhibits of produce at the Military Exhibition, Crystal Palace, and Cookery and Food Exhibition, Knightsbridge. The bank vote is-fixed at three per cent.

The formation of what amounts to a gigantic trust, embracing every linen spinning concern on the Continent of Europe, is reported. For some time it has been understood that the Austrian, German and Belgian spinners of linen thread had decided to unite in a reduction of product. From Paris has come the news that the French spinners also are to join in reducing the output of the mills, The obj-et is believsd to be to steady, and possibly to enhance, the \ rice of linen yarn. Matters of linen cloth have during the autumn and winter, suffered from the high price of yarn, and this enormous combination will probably make conditions still worse.

Wanganui is handing over a balance of •£260 from the more-men fund toward the erection of the Victoria Ward in the hospital, an also some £4O from the Imperial troops reception. Russia says she means to evacuate Manchuria “when order is restored.” Great Britain once promised to evacuate Egypt when order was restored. The United States promised to evacuate Cuba when order was restored. These occupied countries seem to have a wonderful way of remaining in a state of permanent disorder.

WADE’S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/T. W. Tymons add Co., having disposed of their business, respectfully ask that all accounts owing to them be settled during this month. —Advt. Who is to run the show when the Harbor Board is in Wellington shaking hands with the Duke and casting eyes at the Duchess. Why, there is only one man, and he is the Cash draper, who is up-to-date with his bargains for the ladies. Only fancy a full dress piece for 4/11, the dress and every other line, equally as cheep at Christopher Smith’s. —Advt.

That great illusion, “ Pepper’s Ghost,” Belongs to days of yore, The smartest conjurer cannot boast He’s puzzled people more. Many ailments now-a-days Are just as tricky sure, For coughs and colds we’ll sing the praise Of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.