Jane 28.
Dull as the markets were week, they have been even worse this" week and only the most sloomy reports can be obtained all ound. Tt had been hoped that the slump in piece goods was only temporary," but the situation has grown worse, owing to the com bined influence of the drop cotton pricee, the wet weather and the work inthe fields whenever there has been a chance to do any. The position looks even worse now that several mills, owing to the shortages of supplies and the unsatisfactory prices, have decided further to reduce working hours.
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