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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
DesuOttsm.

The utter and ruthless despotism that
prevails at the South may never be fully
known and become matter of history
The special acts of uncivilized barbarity
are undoubtedly as numerous as the sepa-
rate angry humors, spasms of indigestion.
and incidents of personal discomfort felt
by those dressed in little brief authority
over their fellow men. If a military officer
in command at any petty posts throughout
the unreconstructed Districts is bilious,
or if his dinner is late, or his tooth aches,
some poor devil has to go into the guard
house. We can imagine how shameful
have been the outrages from which the
miserable, humbled, starving, repenting
rebels Of the South have suffered by some
of the slow measures of relief that have
been adopted. For instance, Gen. Ord,
(who few weeks since imprisoned an ed
itor for libel upon him. has found him
self compelled from very shame to issue
the following order-it is styled General
Order No. 4O," and dated at his 'Head-
quarters :"
!. In future, whenever a citizen is ar
rested by the military authorities of this
military district he will be at once furnish
ed by the officer ordering the arrest, with
a ac,itten copy Of the charges upon achich
he ,cas arrested. Such charges will, how
ever, in all cases, be subject to such modi-
tication as the facts of each particular case
may seem to demand which modification
must be made. and a copy Of the charges
as modified furnished to the prisoner, pri-
or to his arraignment for trial.
This order would not have been made
unless it was necessary to correct bad
practice that has heretofore prevailed
From the fact that necessity for the or
der existed, we correctly infer that it was
a custom to arrest citizens summarily to
imprison and punish them-for arrest and
imprisonment is punishment--without
their Knowing the nature of the offense
with which they were charged without a
copy of any complaint, or knowledge of
the source in which the suspicious or alle-
cations against them, if there were any.
originated. Such condition of things will
in all the future, form a deeply and damn
ably disgraceful page in American history
1t cannot be softened or extenuated by any
art of rhetoric, or any bogus and cheap
imitation of indignant patriotism. 1t is a
blot that will last as long as the American
name lives to bear it.
This order is but partially a return from
the worst horrors Of military despotism.-
1t provides that any modification of char
ges may be made after they are first brot.
Spite or enmity may cause the arrest o:
citizen on any charge he may be held till
trial, and then, on the eve of his arraign
ment, an entirely different accusation may
be brought against him, which he is un-
to meet or disprove, because he
has remained in ignorance of it's charac-
ter. When shall the end of these things be?
st. Paul Daily Pioneer.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

JOSH Billings on BED BUGs.-I never
see ennybody yet but what despised bed
bugs. They are the meanest ov awl
crawling, creeping, hopping, or biteing
things.
They dassent tackle man by dalite,
but sneak in after dark, and chaw him
when he is fast asleep.
A musketo will fite you in broad dalite,
at short range, and give you chance tew
knock in his sides-the aea is game bug,
and will make dash at you even in
Broadway-hut the bedbug is garrotter,
who waits till You strip, and then picks
out meller place tew eat you.
If was ever in the habit of swearing
| wood not hesitate to damn bed bug
rite to his face.
Bed buggs are uncommon smart in a
small way. One pare ov them will stock
a hair mattress in weeks with buggs
enuff tew last small family whole
yeer.
1t don't do emmy good to pra when bed
buggs are in season, the only way to get
rid Of them is tew bile the. whole bed up
in aquafortis, and then heave it away and
buy new one.
Bed buggs when they have grone awl
they intend to, are about the lie of q
blue-jays eye, and have brown eye, and
have brown complcckshun, and when
they start out on the garote are az thin az
a greece spot but when they get through
garroting they are swelled up like blis-
ter.
It takes them three days to get the
swelling out.
If bed buggs had any destiny to fill, it
must be their stummucks, but It seems to
me that they must have been made by ac-
cident, just as slivyers are, to stick into
somebody.
If they was made for some purpose, they
must have taken the wrong road, for there
kant be emmy wisdum in chawiIg man
aul night long and raising family besides
to foller the same trade.
If there is wisdum in this hope the
buggs will chaw them folks who kan see
it, and leave me be, bskause am one of
the hereticks.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

Ao"". oo' LtGIHSGU HUt ttbOU6eu.
4 H0N0RlUS C0MMANDERY,
No. 8, Knights Templar.
The regular conclaves will be held on the
second Friday of each month
LOUIS BENTON, JR., Eminent Commander.
SAMUEL J. PETERSON. Recorder. 5s5
MISSISSIPPI HOUSE,
NEAR BOAT LANDING, McGREGOR, IOWA.
This wel-known House-one of the first in the
City-has all the conyeniences belonging to we'll
fitted house for the traveller hoarder; is desraby
located; has comfortably arranged apartments. and
always furnish good tables and clean BEDS &c, &C.
Good stablinges convenient to the house.
$40 H.D WELLMAN, Proprietor
S. w. TALLMADGE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
O1ice, Mil. & Pra. du CHEN Railway Dock foot of
West Water Street. Particular attention paid to the
purchase and sale Of GRAIN Flour and Provisions.
1y569
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF M'GREG0R.
Successor to the
sAIcGREsoR BRANCH OF THE STATE BANK OF Iowa.
This Bank is open for the transaction of general
business. Drafts Europe in sums to suit
J. ii. MERRILL, President.
WI. GILcnRIsr, Vice President.
o. HULvERsoN, Cashier.
W.R. KINNAIRp, Assistant Cashier. 392
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
SnmnhnGy has found LINCOLN s

Somebody has found Lincolns step
mother eighty-four years old, and quito
feeble, who regarded ABE with more af-
fection than step-mothers generally do
children to whom they acquire that rela-
ton. Speaking of Lincoln's assassina-
ton, she said 20 knowed they would
kill him, for Presidents have to do sorter
as others wants 'em to do, and knowed
Abraham would never do anything but
what was right; ! knowed they'd kill
him didn't want him elected ut ALL
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

The editor of the Cheyenne Leader says:
" Last July wo arrived upon the bank Of
Crow Greek where now stands the city
brewery. Near the locality where now
stands General Stcyenson's massive ware
house, was then a party of hostile savages.
hailing from the Cheyenne nation. They
were mounted and were scampering about,
hither and thither, but kept at respectful
distance from our rifles. What q mighty
change has come over this, then barbarous,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

LATE AMERICAN,
Opposite Ferry Landing, McGregor. Refurnished an
fitted up in good style for guests. Patronage respect
fully solicited.
LII Ell ANnEpS prorriotor iii
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
LLOYD & TUR II Err

155 s. Clark St., Chicago,
And sold by all Retail Dealers throught the Northwest
A1- Inquire for DR.. De Tishnn's Ercclsior Water
Proof Oil Polish or Harness Blackings, aud take no
Others.
WHOLESALE AGENTS:
Chicago -Burnhams 4 VanSchaack, Wholesale
Druggists; Day, Allen Co.. Wholesale Grocers: Nc
Dougall. Nicholas 4 Abbott, Wholesale Dealers in
Boots and Shoes.
Detroit--w. D. Robinson 1 Co., Wholesale Dealers
in Boots and Shoes. yobO
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06

Havana, Oct. prom Port au Prince
We have advices to Oct .. The lIsytiRn
msn-of war Galcta, has arrived at Petit,
with the Governor from New York, with
large cargo of arms and ammunition She
had full complement, men mostly llaytian
negroes, some English and French Off
GERS. and = complete naval outfit. On her
arrival she attacked the rebel cruisers Syl
vaier and Libertcs, the former was sunk
and the lat,er burned by her crews to pre-
vent them from falling into President Sal
nave's power. The latter had left on board
the Gsleta to lombard Niragone, before
leaving he took about 800 additional men.
From Mexico wo have adyices to SEP
tember 23d. President Janrez, in his mes
sage 10 Congress congrslulates the nation
on the failure If the recent rebellion, ex
cept in n still unsettled State of Tamaul-
ipas. lie hopes that Congress will pass a
law to favor commerce, aud thereby improve
tho revenue. He presents picture Of
Mexico at present "a brilliant and cheerful
HE recent treaties with the nited States
will soon be under discussion in Congress.
Ministers Marizchel and iglesias are re
ported to have opposed them, hut this is
doubtful As REGARDS Senior Marizchel. is,
however, expected that Congress will ratify
them
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
PENNSYLVANIA.

PirYBuRa, Oct. 5.-The Democrats held
an immense mass meeting here to-day.
Presentations were made on large ecaic.
No effort was spared 10 make 1t the greatest
Democratic demonstration ever seen in
western Pennsylvania. The day was fair and
beautiful, and The delegation from the couu-
try large; the procession was two hours
in passing given point. Business houses
and residences along the route were pro-
fuscly decorated with fl,gs aud fancy Ian
terms Among the distinguished speakers
present were II On. Geo II. Pendleton, II IN.
II. Clymer. Edgar Cowan and Others. The
tosch light procession to.night was grand
affair; the streets slong the route Of the pro
cession were thronged with people, and
many buildings were brilliantly illuminated
iHiLADaLpnIA, Oct 5.--Attorney Cen
cral Brewster has presented to the Judges
OF the Supreme Court petitions asking that
certain paities named 10 whom patural;za-
ton papers have been issued withou, previ-
Gus declaration OF intention TO become citi.
zens, shall be made to show cause Why said
papers shall not be vacated The Court
holds The matter under consideration.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
CONNECTICUT.

HARTFORD, Oct 5-Harttord Pives $50
Democratic majority, a gain Of 400 over last
fall and 100 over last spring.
Hcw Haven gives 9l9 Democratic major
ity. which is more than last fall though less
than in the spring.
The Hartford Inns says that in the scat
tering returns from various counties the
Democratic gain 10 large. showing that had
there been a general ticket they would have
given 5000 majority
New Haven has elected Democratic
ticket by 9l7 majority against 2,253 last
spring-A Democratic loss of 1886 This
loss will affect all the Democratic gains
made thus far and leave large margin.
Towns thus fer heard from show considera-
Bile Republican gains. Middlctown, which
went largely Democratic last year, elects q
portion OF Republicans this year. Meridian
and other towns show large Republican
gains.
NRw LONDON, Oct. 5.-The Republicans
have elected their Town Clerk BY 80 ma
ioritv, and two other officers. The Dem
ocrats carried the rest Of the ticket BY 10
majority.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
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MISSOURI.

.ssr. Loris, Oct 5.--Thc annual fair Of the
-. Louis Agricultural aud Mechanics Asso-
ciaG0n opened to- az, unGtr mos, favorable
gusrices Weather favorable and attend
ance universally large Tor the first day
AL the Departments ale filled to overflow
ing, and present "a fine appearance. The
new lriCll buildings of monster size which
the Association have erected for the mochan-
zeal machinery department are crowded
almost beyond their capacity, and a large
portion OF the ground Is a!led with agricul
tural implements from III parts OF the coun-
try, embracing many valuable inventions.
The AT Hall and Textile Department are
superior In every respect 70 those OF last
year; the latter particularly being crowded
to excess. The iloval display this year is in
deed most beautiful; the landscape occu-
pyng large part OF the southern side
OF the grounds. embracing miniature
lake dot;ed with islands, coursed with grow
irg flowers and grottos, with miniature foun-
tains, rustic arbors and filled with choicest
flowers, bridges, green lawns, &c, the whole
presenting one of the most cha rmin scene S
Imaginable.
The poultry, swine and sheep depart
mcnts are unusually large and filled with
the best representatives of their class ever
brought here. The exhibitions in the rir e
were very fine, and consisted of draft
horses, geldings and mares Of different
ages. by Dillon / Co, of Bloomington.
Grant & Strong. of Harristown. and Dawes
d Patrick, of Bunker Hill, were among the
successful competitors. Several imported
horses of this class belonging to JEFF. H.
Clark. of st. Louis county. attracted much
attention and received premiums. Pre-
mums for carriage and buggy horses ar
rived direct west to ST. Louis.
Thesperformance Of the day closed with
the amusing feature Of a mule race, the
slowest animal is to have the prize.
The Democratic county convention re-as
sembled to-day, and nominated an entirely
new ticket.
The political parties will have monster
demonstration this week the Republicans
on Wednesday night. and the Democrats on
Thursday. Distinguished speakers from
home and abroad will be present and ad-
dress the meetings.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
TENNESSEE.

NASHVILLE. Oct. e.. an Lgn6ip, H.
tle boy, GU cars OF age, was shot and killed
yesterday b. man named Henry HeaiItan
who has been arrested ard comni,ted fer
t,isl
MEMPHIS, Oct. 5 About 1900 stand o.
arms arrived here this forenoon on the Bella
Of Memphis. from 81. Louis. Consigned 10 T..
.. Rickson, Little Rock. /. Is alleged TIA,
they are Tor aiming the negroes in this
Stale, MS the military authorities know
no'ninG CT ;atm. There Is considerable OK
citemeni and Indignation among the cil,-
zens here, snd all TIE Arkansas river 30 .ts
refuse to take them ON any terms. and Ii g
are CO.'S quntly left on the lev.e.
On Saturday right n train on the Missis-
sipri Central RailEoad ran though irest,e
near West Station, precipitating two Goa hes
and two sleeping cars into q ravine, killing
colored brakeman and wounding seven
passengers.
An unsuccessful attempt was made on the
night OF the 2Sth ult. to burn the town CT
Lexington. Miss. Fortunately it wss dis.
covered in time to arrest il.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
ILLINOIS,.

SrRISGFIRLp, ILL. Oct. 5.-The corner
stone OF the rev State House was laid In this
city today, with appropriate and imposing
ceremonies. An address was delivered by
Hon. j ID. Cation, Of Ottows, and d. u.
Castle read an original poem written Tor the
occasion. A grcat.variety of ancient docu.
merts, with collection OF coins and other
articles were deposited in the stcnc. A
large number of gueets were present. An
elegant banquet was given to invited guests
in the Skating Rink The inscription on
the corner stone is as follows:
On upper margin-"Erected by act OF the
General Assembly; approved February 25
1861 On left hand side-Narnes OF State
House Commissioners. On the center
Names OF the Architect, Superinte ndent and
Assistant Superintendent. On right hand
si,.e-Names OF present State officers. On
lower marein--"Lsid by Masonic ceremony
A. ID. 1868; A. l.. 5SGS; j. Il. CORN g. NJ. u
grand ball and reception will take
place at the Skating Rink tonight.
Gen. Grant is still in the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
LOUISIANA.

Nsw .0RLsASs, oc'. 5.-Considsrabls
damage has been done BY the storm along
the lake and in tbs rear part Of the city,
the extent Of which cannot yet be ascer-
tanned. The storm absted on Sunday
night.
The water Is slowly reoeding from tho
submerged district
All overdue steamers, for whose safety
fears we're yesterday entertained, arc
safe.
No marine disasters or loss Of life are
yet reported.
Ed. Ware, general ticket agent on the
New Orleans and Jackson Railroad, who
shot himself on Saturday morning, died
last night.
G. W. MeClain, editor Of the Onachita
Telegraph, has been nominated for Con.
gress BY the Democrats Of the 9th dis
trict, thus completing the ticket.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
so,e at auc,lon OF Jerome psrl, sa.nr.

was so,c at auction Of Jerome Psrk Sa,ur-
oss atirTpoon. a cAcsinut horsc 8 ves-s
old al re 4 , CO..; the hr1se Diakcns. falr
year, cle. ~ g, the colt Vespacias, yesrs
uii, Sl,a5i, the famous Kentucky horse,
years old. 81 900, the imported Filarrcs
fualco in 1859 81 00o; O,ca'a, foaled in 1862
sl,-09; a co by Cerson. el ZOO; coii ~
,!rowayre. $3.50; fly By L xington,
81 $50. a number of weancd colts also
sold well. Subsequently the well known
horse Caspian hore was Knocked down TO
J. W. Pennnck for g. 80.
hire. Lincoln sailed for Europe on The
steamer Baltimore on Thuuday ss.
w +. Richie, former editor OF the Rich
mond Enquirer and husband of Aana Cora
Mowait kuchie died III Baltimore Friday
night Of disease Of the heart.
The flag ship OF the North Atlantic
squadron arrived tc-iay.
Tie NstioOsl Convention Of Uni,arian
and other Christian churches meets to-mor
row. Rev. DR.. Bellows breaches the open--
ing sermon. The session will continue sew
eral days, as many important questions are
TO he considered.
Walter Brown oiTers TO row James
Hamill a five mile race for 1000; pro-
vided the latter Allows him $3.50 for ex-
penses.
Inc threatened libel suit OF ID. OSullivaD,
editor OF the Irish People, against Beick
Pomeroy, has been commenced.
The greatest mass meeting ever held in
New York took place this evening in Tam
many Hall, Fourteenth stree, and Union
Square. The Democratic torch light pro-
cession Low In progress has in its ranks, &C
cording to the estimate OF an experienced
politician, over ninety thousand persons.
Alter junction had been effected with the
delegations from adjoining country. the
Inc Of procession exceeded ten miles.
Every Ward was largely represented, and
banners and irarsrarcncies were numerous.
Several banda accompanied each delegation.
playing the Star Spangled Banner and
other national airs. The scene in Union
Square was grand. From the main stand
the Temple OF Liberty, which Was brilliant
IL illuminated, string of lights was
stretched to Tammany Hall. and the streets
in the vicinity seemed literally on fire with
calcium lights. rockets, fire paintings, and
fire bale. The msin stand, facing Broad
way, wss the center OF attraction. AT Tam
many Hall, though there were six othel
stands at which speeches were made to the
immense throng. estimated at half million
persons, men, women and children.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
CONNECTICUT.

NORWICH, Oct. 5.-The returns from tue
lower Third Congressional District show
Republican gains. Norwich gives 45S re-
publican msjority. against o1O over the last
town election. and $50 over the election last
spring. The democratic majority in New
London 10 reduced, and part of the rspubli-
can ticket elected.
WATERWAY, Oct. 5.-The Democratic
ticket for Town Clerk was elected TO-DAY by
majority Of $50, against 30 last year,
The Dem ocratic collector wa3 elected by
sixty -threc majority.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. Oct 5.-Mail adviccs Just re-
ceived from Port au Prince, Hayti, to the
18th, state that the government has issued
two DEGREES, one that the only ports open 10
foreign commerce are Port au Prince, Cape
Hayden. and Port de Paix, another prescrib-
ing penalties for blockade running.
A large amount of counterfeit paper was
In circulation.
HE siege Of Curana IL still going on bu.
s.e cause OF the rebellion WAS in = desper-
~ .,ssse, and II was thought the ins uresnts
would soon succumb.
Tho entire stud Of III Ano,svo,a sA.h,.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 5.-Col. Winkoop,
agent for the Afspahoes and Cheyenhes has
arrived here direct from Fl. Larncd. He
represents the Indians, within his agency
have fed south Of the Arkansas river, and
that Gen. Sully was pursuing them. and had
taken up to the time the Colonel left there
were in the fort, skirmishing with them
for 3 weeks. The Indians are in destitute
condition, and having scarcity OF provisions,
buffslo and other game being gone. II is
estimated that the Arapahoes have about
500 and Cheyenncs upwards OF 800 fight
ing men.
The public debt statement will probably
be published tomorrow at:croon. II may
be accompanied by an explanation OF the
charges in prominent circles. The state.
ment will show . much less increase Of the
debt than that of August and than had here
toforc been supposed.
The Assistant Postmaster General says
it is not true, as reported, that the transpor
tation of mails between the termini OF the
Union and Central Pacific Railroads has
been suspended. Carlton Spsids. OF Chi
c4go, was the accepted bidder for The ser
vice. but before the contract was filled Con
gress repealed so much Of the postal tax as
provided that no newspaper should De sent
overland without the prepayment OF letter
postage, thus very largely increasing the
bulk of mail matter. Owing to the failure
Of Spads, Wells, Fargo Co. are now car
ryng the mails, under temporary arrange
| ment, until the matter can be adjusted.
The following internal revenue appoint
men,s were made to-day Store-keepers-
A. A. Ferrill, Sterling, Ills; A. b. Stone,
Franklin county, Ills. Gaugers-C. +.
Tlbbets, 9Th district Ohio; Henry IL. Brown
LIST district Miss.
A dispatch received here says the Spanish
Legation has received no instructions from
the new government of Spain, and conse-
quenty has no authority TO act in its behalf,
| has not been recognized by this gov
| eminent or the representative Of any power
competent to send minister TO Washing
ton, and will not be until they receive it,
s,ruciions from the Junta at Madrid it Is
probable, however, that the Legation will
receive a dispatch from Madrid within few
DAYS ard that some If not all Of the mem
bers may be withdrawn.
It's also reported that the late Queen Isa-
bella has recently made heavy investments
| in this country, AMI may possibly take
| ~ Epr
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06

wAsniSroN. Oct. GA telegram to the
Indian sffice dated Atchison, Kan, Oct. 6,
from the clerk Of the Central Stepls says,
General Hazen writes from Fort Samuel
that the kiowas and Commanches whe were
upon the Arkansas river, have witheu,
doubt Joined the Chsysnnss and Arapa-
hoes in the war. Superinte ndsut Murphy 10
1t Council Grave.
Ferelgn News ~ Atlantic Cable.
MAparp, Oct. 6.-Gsneral Prim arrived
here yesterday, and WAS greeted with en-
thusiasm.
CorxSnAaEN, Oct. 6.-Ths king delivered
\ speech yesterday At the opening session
Of the Rigsdag, in which he said the nsgo
tia,ions with the Prussian government in
the matter Of Schleswis- II slstein, has been
thus far without result. Il Was the desire
Of Denmark TO preserve peaceful relations
with Prussia.
The ratification Of the sale Of st.
Thomas and other islands in the West
Indies to the United States has been pest
poned BY the Rigsdag for one year.
PANE. Ocs. 6.-Later Rio Jansiro dates
report that Lopez lad arrived at Ssnfer.
nando with 10000 men.
Twenty eight thousand allied troops
had occupied ~ Pislas, the chief post of
Paraguay, to form = base OF operation
against the Paraguayan position q the
mouth Of the Sibugary river.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-10-06
COM N z RClAl.
MARKET REPORT

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT
OvFIcs DAVENPORT DRnooaAT
Oct. 9Th, 1858.
tLoua--whoiesals,& %. co.; retail, $3.50.
WssAf-New. No. !. el.bs0l .s6.s No. ,. e1.se
BARLsY-No I u 10
OArs-Nsw, 4CGt45 Old, Soc.
RYR-New ol.2o
Coax-eo@S2c.
ONIoNs-tt475.
PesAYess-e 0Gol 90.
BrsYsa-33035e. per d.
Eoss-lSe.
GRsnx AprrBs-el.75 per bushel.
hAv-0ood Timothy 3i2.ee0Sl4. q. per1tsn
Prairie l0.eo0ll.eo per ton. Slough, $500.
ANTHRACITE yard $3.50 pei. ton.
Koop-1S co. per Cord