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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
Rk DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY. DECEMBER e. ss-rRlpLE

flowers, as nero waste. Now-England women some
times partaks Of this spirit or such was she. who'
whom asked II she were not pleased with the morning
songs OF tho birds, replied that she "had too much 70
do to listen 10 the yawpin' Of birds" Another OF
that stamp. when IL proposed to place nowors
In the village church Easter. protested that tne
honse of God should not DO desccrated with nowefs
ness OF the best Yankee humOr the pryine CURIOSITY 20
prominent among distinctive Yankee traits, and the
self-cOncet which, she said formed no small part OF
that wonderful exhausDle cargo brought by the May
flower and which still blOOmod perennial in every New
England town except Boston! Abundance OF apt anec
dofe. and many amusing limitations of the nasal twang
marking OldashlOned Yankee speech, were gwen, 10
the great Entertainment or tho audience. The lecture
closed with eloquent tribute to the solid elements IA
which gland character IL chthe grand Pur
Gan virtues or integrity honesty. faith, courage con-
3tlncy aud patience.
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COMMISSIONER JONEs,s FUNERAL.

The Hon. Samuel T. Jones, Clerk of the
United states Circuit and District Courts, and United
States Commissioner for the Eastern District OF the
State OF New York, died at his residence, NO. 30 South
Portlandave. Brooklyn. on Wednesday night. after a
very brief Illness aged SO years He born in Wilton,
Conn., and Brooklyn at the age OF H. where he
studied law for several years and admttedo the
bar He Republican in political faith aDdeight
years ago received the Federal appointments which he
held at the time OF his death. He q
prominent member OF the Rev. DR.. Cuyler's church
meeting OF the members OF the Bar held at II
yesterday In the United States courtroom TO take
ton respecting the death OF their deceased associate
cult Court Judge Benedict of the District Court, and
Justice Gilbert OF the Supreme Court. There was
large attendance of prominent legal gentlemen. Re
marks were maze by United States District-Attorney
Tcnney. Gen. Crooke, Register WDslow. r. d. Benedict,
Judge Benedict, Judge Woodruff and others, In which
the ability OF the deceased alluded to, and express
sons OF regret were made in regard to the loss the
profession had sustained by his untmey death IL was
ordered that minute OF the proceedings OF the meet
ing he entered the records Of the Court The assem-
bage then adjourned to attend the funeral which took
place at the Rev. DIR. Cuylers church at p IN: The
body inclosed In handsome casket, covered with
black CLOTH and ornamented> with heavy silver mount
ings. Upon the face OF the coffin there a silver
plate bearing the inscription: Samuel T. Jones born
December 90 1894 Died December a. 1873" The re-
hglOus services conducted by the Rev. Dr. Cuyler
the OF his address spoke highly OF the lie
and character Of the deceased AT the conclusion OF tho
service the remains conveyed to the residence or
the family whence they will be removed to-day to his
native Of Wilton Fairfield Comfy, Conn, where
his 0ody will be buried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
OBITUARY..
FRANCOIS HUGO.

Francois Hugo, the second and only surviving
SOD Of Victor Hugo died yesterday. in Paris. He was
born Oct 1928 at Paris studied at the Charlemagne
Lyceum, and university honors. When his father
was driven from France, in 1884, he and his brother
Charles shared the great poets exile and during the
succeeding IT years FRANCOIS never revisited
bis native land, although at liberty to do
90 During this period he resided principally
in Jersey and Germany, devoting his time TO
literary pursuits. He published in 1857 history Of the
island OF Jersey and a French translation OF Shake
speare's sonnets the first made in that language In
the interval TO 1864 he completed the arduous
task of ransatiDg French all Shakespeares works.
which he reclasshed annotated In 1869 he aided In
founding The Rappel, the ultra-Radical organ OF NJ
ROchefort, and in active sympathy with the Re
publican movement which at that time so much en-
barra ssed Napoleon Ill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
PERSONAL.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of W

The Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of Wis
copsin will meet at milwaukee, on Feb II, to chose
successor 10 the late Bishop Armitsge.
Ex-President Fillmore and the surviving
members OF his Cabinet will be entertained By Mr. VIII
liam W. Corcoran at Washington. next week.
Gov. Moses of South Carolina incorporated
in his recent message to the Legislature most besuti'
full passage upon liberty. The admiration 1t excited
evidently aroused the Jealousy OF an enemy, Tor some
one has written letter to Charleston newspaper in
closing an extract from Lord Macaulays essay on NIL
ton which almost the exact OF the passage
In the message.
Here is bit of news for the encouragement
OF Boston in weLdoing. The appointments Of two
ladies have been recently gazeted by the Government
OF the Northwest Provinces Of india Mrs Ellen Ether
ington IA Lady Superintendent Of the Female Normal
School and Inspectress Girls Schools BeDares Lower
Circle; and OF Mrs. de Mello as Officiating Snperin
tendent OF the Female Normal Schoo, Aiiyghur, and
IuspeetIess VI GIls schools. Upper CH9le.
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MUSIC.
ITALIAN OPFRA-LUCIA,


The performance of Lucia" last night at
the Academy drew very large audience and called
forth some rather unusual demonstrations Of enthusi-
asm. Mime. Nilsson, NJ. Capou, and Sig. Del Puente
assumed the leading roles The prima donna in excel
lent voice and spirits and the tenor seemed to burn
with more than his customary passion His love
heightened by little extra fury. and an
added twinge of agony wrenched him in the "Ch mi
frena" and the I" Tu che do spiegas" When the
artists were called and twice recalled before the
tain after the finale Of the Second Act Nine.
Nilsson took particular pains 10 signify that an import
ant share the excellent effect of that number should
he credited 10 NJ. Capoul,which more than just
OF the Mad Scene we do not know that need say
than we have said many times already. AS Mme
Nilsson plays it, it is OF the most picturesque
formances anywhere to be nowadays the
operate STAGE and the celebrated cadeEza with the flute
obbgato executed to a charm.
To-day Aida" will be repeated at the matinee. aud
shall have Italian opera after that until to-
ward Spring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Hon. Alexander II. Stephens has begun
to write letters to of the Southern newspapers which
have found fault with his speech the Salary bill As
they are nearly against him. the job promises to be
heavy one
Congressman Niblack has written letter to
The Indianapolis Sentinel giving what he says is
rect account the action of the Democratic
back pay. His statement Is substantially the
that already published His main object to be to
show question was never before the caucus at ALL
and that consequently action could be taken 1t
s.npid blunder and the less Mr. Niback any his
party associates say about it the sooner will it be forgot
ten.
Here is good specimen OF the kind of
Iecturng Congress Is receiving daily from the most
jealous Administration organs. The Indianapolis Jour
nal says: "Tbe thing for Congress to do is to pass
mandatory bill requiring the discharge Of onethird Of
the clerks and employees in every department and
bureau of the Government. and letting officials make
their own selections to who should be wooded out
and who retained. No request OF Congress, resou
ton nor any action short OF peremptory bill requiring
the immediate discharge Of onethird OF the clerical
he done and followed up by like rerenchment in other
directions and there will be no need Of increasing the
taxes"
The decision of the City Solicitor Of Boston
that the women recently elected members OF the School
Committee cannot is not favorsbly received in
that city. The Boston Journal says the Constitution
says nsthng upon the subject and shows that the
ers statutes fully warrant the IN taking the
stions 1t says the movement giving the women the
places was demanded by the public welfare and adds
The women elected 10 the School Board will take their
places and enter upon their ocia duties. Then, any
body wishes to raise the question Of the legality Of their
elect he can do It but We predict that ne VII only
10 nt1rpose obsolete custom TO the irresistible de-
mands OF justice aud the public utility"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
TIE PRICE OF GAS IN BROOKLYN.

A. Committee of the Board of Aldermen OF
Brooklyn and the Presidents Of the several gas COM
panes 10 that CITY held conference last evening In
reference 70 the price OF gas supplied TO the city The
Committee requested the Presidents 10 reduce the price
from q 60 10 81 per 900 cubic feet In response IL
stated that 1t was impossible 10 make any reduction,
and facts were stated and figures produced TO cor
rooorste the statements. The presidents OF the
Companies stated Ithat II the city attempted 10
baiid works and manufacture its own gaS, It
would entail an expendl uro Of 100000 and the
Of ineroet on the bonds issued Tor tat pufposo
sht IL was also stated that the s0calied large dl'
go sas he companies had made were not derived from
k6 WxAs IA lynn tbe Increase " tAe fatRs OK inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
&" YANKEE WIT AND HUMOR.n
LECTURE BY "GRAcx GREENWOOD

LECTURE BY "GRACR GREENWOOD"
A lecture on "Yarrkee Wit and Humor" was
given By Grace reenwoOd" in Association Hall, at
Twenty-third-st and Fourth-ave.. last evening. An
assembly OF fair sse brayed the mseres Of the weather
and showed considerable impaience tho hardness OF
the lecturer. who was detained by the storm.
Bhe began by declaring that the improvements Of the
day are fast erssing national peculsrtes, making
marked ndividualities and eccentrcites more rare.
Especially Is this the case In NewEngand where
Engisbman remarked recently to the speaker Cvza-
ton has further than In other parts OF the
try" The quaint old Characters frequently met with
couple OF generations ago, now comparatively
hard 70 find have been told even, said Mrs. Lppn-
cott that the real Yankee dialect extinct This not
90. Chiefly IL has retired to outofthe way corners
where It may still be heard In all Its oddity.
Some interesting types Of Yankee character.
however. have almost disappeared, the
true Sew-England peddler. the militia ofncer,
great muster days. and the old mo parson Of dignity
severe. The hrst OF Yankee traits handled in the leo
ture thrift which was said to be cardinal Yankee
virtue. which has made NewEngsnd what It Us. which
has fought good light with the elements and with bar
barism Ignorance, and fate. and has conquered. With
ont New England thrift there would have been no
Amos Lawrence or George Peabody This thrift, trans
planted to the West, flowers sooner into great enter
prises and sweet deods OF benevoence but 1t has the
,ame sturdy root This element mparts the IVES. the
energy which 10 giving 1t tho leadership Of the world.
when this thrift deEensrates into parsimony in New.
England unlovey but eccentric types Of character
are developed.
In illustration ofithoss qualities the speaker repeated
selections from rowbridgss "John Dols"-which she
thought equal In its way TO Tennysons "Northern
Farmer-giving amusing limitations Of Yankee intona.
ton. Tho psrsmonious hardy practical Yankee looks
On ne 0EnAnaRtA pA4h Il nAiRses hAndiVRkk spOh -
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SUICIDE FROM CAUsELEss REMoRsE.

On Christmas night, James Gallagher, aged
Sc, a laborer. becoming enraged at finding his wife,
Elizabeth Gallagher grossly intoxicated, seized her by
the pushed her through the open door OF the room
to the lobby and hurled her down the and steep
stairs of their home at MOL 80 Pearst So heavily did
the woman fa and so quietly did she e that the angry
husband believed she had been killed outright. He
thereupon ran into a back room, kissed his two
little children who in bed. and bade them be good
and never drink He then seized loaded Enfield rifo
placed the muZzie against his abdomen and 1red The
weapon bullet entered the lower part OF his body
and inflicted horrible wound The wounded man lived
hut hreeGuarers hour after be had committed the
deed II discovered that save cut over the right
breast the right shoulder the woman had received
no material injury,
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MdRRLED.
DuRKEE-TRRHuNE

DURKEE-TBRHUNBon Thursdsy Dee 49, 1875 s sasd:sss
brides JsrssT City hgt, J., bT tho Kew Wa
Tanson Dutee Ana H. eldest daughter Of Abraham
Ternune, all OF the above place.
MANNERS-PBGAN-On Prids, Dee 26 1878, bv the d.
Cameron Of sevenrenthst Church. Thomas Manners D.
geon. late OF Her Maess to bmie C. PECAN Of New Teri
No cards
MOTT-OAXLBY-Os Thursday Dec IS 1873 the Pr Bsp
ust Church. By the Rev W. K Maui Chss o. Mou ~
Glens Y, TO Bnma Oakley laughter Of N. OsaisJ
HoboSea, H..
TAYLOa-McGOwEOa WEDNESDAY, Dee. o. 1873 ct the
Westcesef Co. b. T. the
Dr. A. d. Osjou Richard H. Taylor Of Sewrort 70 ktpe n No
GoYn.
RlGHTBENNBTr-0s Christmas Day. Dee 49, 1873. a Nss
Bsnswck Rev. A. d. Lawrence Jsws John H. Wtiges
D,.fG Mass To Msvy LIME onr daughter 81 Mar asa Ne
sumner ". BeaUc,s, all " Nesfort Cay. Ne csrs
Cincinnati papers please copy.
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DECEMBER UEATHER.
A prRLEsoUE ON A CHRISTMAS STORM

A DURLESQUE on CHRISTMAS STORM.
Tho Christmas storm of 1872-One of the
severest bursts OF tempest and which the city had
known years-was brought to mind yesterday by
dashes Of snow, seet and rain. 1t burlesanc
the memorable Storm Tor it lacked all Of the grand
ments of Winter and yet more disagreeabc day can
not well be imagined Snow began to fall early in the
morning under the pressure OF a northeast wind and
when thin crust had formed upon the ground
the temperature was so high that rain, with
occasional dashes OF sleet, co6perated to make
sidewalk and street slough OF sush and mud
During the afternoon and evening seet and randrops
were in the air and the storm degenerated into
monplace species OF drzze, which was quite unworthy
OF the anniversary. Some OF the street railroad cOmpa
MES exaggerated its Importance early in the day by
bringing INTO use snow-pows and double teams but
these were discarded The thermometer Indicated
$50 from m to p ~, after which $40 registered
until midnight The wind was quite high at times and
sudden gusts hurled the seet into ones face with Bind
Ing force but e 10 Tue evening 1 s weather seemed to
uncertain and past finding out.
A HURRICANE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
WILMINGTON, n. c., Dec. GA fearful storm
visited this stcton last night, blowing down number
OF small houses uprootng trees, and prosrang fences
The bark Maria Noednam dragged her anchors and
went ashore on the middle ground between the main
bar and the rip Her exact condition has not yet been
aseertalDed steam tug which went to her assistance
failed to pull her of
GOVERNMENT REPORT.
20 WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIcER.
WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. Ill q. VI. }
Synopas for the past 70 hours
The storm which was central of the Middle
Atlantic coast this morning moved to the northeast.
ward, with brisk and high north-eastery winds, and
heavy snow and rains in the Middle and East Atlantic
States.
From these districts, westward over the isSe region
the Ohio Valley, and the Northwest cloudy weather
aud snow and light 70 brisk variable winds reported
Partly cloudy or clear weather with increased pressure
and light winds now prevail in the South Atlantic and
Gulf States. The temperature has fallen decidedly In
theextreme Northwest and slghy In the upper lake
region.
Pro6abitiftes
For New-Engand aud thence westward over tho
northern portion OF the Middle and the lower Lake
region. generally cloudy weather with aud light 60
fresh variable winds will prevail.
k3 "a xeKkhErn seR q ~ xkddh Atekes 40
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b,r.> ,ouisoard ovsr ne South Atlantic AAses psrus
.lo~dy A nd /oDgy peafher. NTH hight 70 frssA eos<k
,oesf~riy n0rfA-gcsvfv wfnds tScreoSn1 rvsssxeu.
and siinbf, -hange Of temperature.
For tho On 10 Valley and thence northwafd ovos tAe
upper lake rc ion increasing pressure lower eempera
tire with gene, ally cloudy weather and followed
by cloudy weathe" In the afternoon.
the s. sload h Weather and sn S :nsu .
ana fresh to brisk non herly winds during the ssrnocn
For the Gulf statos AID thence northward over Ton
ncssee, increased pressure with lower temperature
northerly winds, and clearing weather.
For the canal region N FewYOrk the temperature
will fall below freezing duying Saturday night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
TIE REPUBLIC On SPAIN.

EHR.RKATIoN or REPUBLICAN TROOPS AT SAN 81
BAsTIAN-DEFEAT OF BAND OF CARLIsTs.
MADRID, Friday Dec, 26, 1873.
Fourteen thousand Republican troops, under
command Gen. Moroues have left San Sebastian by
They landed to-day at SIntoua. Gen. Iona. with
force or 5000 Government troops, remains in the city,
A desperate conflict between band OF Carlists and
Repubican force occurred yesterday before the town
of Bocay rente. Province OF Valencia The insurgents
defeated, with hoayy loss IN killed and wounded.
The municipal authorities OF Madrid have been sus-
pended FROM ollOe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
ILLNESS OF WIN. c. KINGSLEY.

A TRIBUNE reporter called late last night at
the residence Of VIM G, Kngsley and ascerts9sd tl2t
he in vS precarSgs e91altiep tae probability OF
his rsootefy being extremely doubtful. He had been
thabe during the day to partakc OF any nourishment
or TO get any sleep. Several physicians were In con-
sutaton when the reporter called and they seemed to
think that unless the patient should rally very soon his
death might be expected before morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
THE RESURRECTION In CUBA.

AN ISsURGENr RAID IN THE JURISDICTION or
PUERTO PRINCIPE.
HAVANA, Dec. 26.-The insurgents on the
10Th entered the cult yated Zone OF the jurisdiction
of Puerto Prince destroying everything within their
reach. They met with a repuse before Fort Diaman
and in q subsequent attack on detachment Of Civil
Guards lost seyeral killed. The latest repor. says they
ara now n full retreat pursued ny me anan,sn ,roons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
LOSS OF AN ENGLISH STEAMER.

LOSS OF AN ENGLISH STEAMER.
SINKING OF THE Gypsy QUEEN or THE RIVER TYNE
EIGHTEEN LIVES LOST.
LONDON Friday, Dec % 1873.
At s O'Clock this morning the steamer Gypsy Queen.
belonging to the River Tyne Improvement Commits
sioners struck the wreck Of sunken lighter in
that stream and wont to the bottom in five minutes
There were between 50 and 90 worlsmen on board
the boat at the time of the disaster of whom Is
Mera IrOWnod.
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What ought TO be considered Honestly and Legally.
Gold SlSe.rt gold gold = alloy fsfs s requirsuss
l8eMs. gold be considered honest gold
we'll All other proportions M in their and tbsss u.s. 10
and may be tolerated thy like beautiful pgnea.
With base afnirsnt"Vids Tbs Book OF Hall MArts Ameaas
EngssJ should Mr. SrkExrsss Store 81 Condat
Bon Londo aud Dpse. bis choice Of lSoal gold ssa
swely. Bngh watches clocks and brooss Cataogas free
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27

Doc % .,s .oin sssi srr.st end es.i
81 50aS9 quiet White zoe yellow. 73o Oats 1000
bran 90 Hay Prime $40 Choice S23 Po tun At SIS %
steady; Shoulders. 6a; Sides S08lc Bscoa
Shoulders here Clear RIB SIDES at 9c Clear sa
9l2,. Hans dull Old lDc New. 13zc Lard srm Terce 6hD
6a,c Keg 99t9ac Sugar fs demand Inferior Con
6@6c; Fair fully Par 6472i, Prme 70 Choice, So8cs
Moases setve and 6mer; Common 40c, Pair 65159c Pnms
58@60c; strictly Prime 6l063c Prime F;rmentse, "a 800:
WHISKY Cincinnati here 9Gc ortnafy WAe
em, 92a, Coffee firm Ordinary to Prime. 2lkd27s
WILsIsGroy c. Dec 90 OF Turpentne quiet q SoA
i, - Is Ssnet Turpenine IL ~ fss
HsrL and 50 W tor Fellow Dip Tar steady at 81 40.
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How shorten Lifs-The recipe is simple You have ssk
violent cold and neglect Aberne.hv The great Ragh
lady hin she bad cough WHAT wesh
bave The pgue Beware OF only coughs" The
however he cured by Halls Lvsg BALKAN In wbeopG
cough ard Immediately aaY irritation sad presess
IA tai termination Of the disease Sold By all druggists and
JoHS Y. HESRr. Co., aud ColeSs vlscs
NeW. York. Sole Prepnetors
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tailor directed Ulster - Cosdst
London W. Noted for special materials and sys for Ulster eavehss
and universal coi Ulster shooting sad country SUITS
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FOREIGN NOTES.

Marshal Bazane has left Versailles for the
Island OF Salnte Marguerite.
The specie in tho Bank Of France has in
creased l., 100000 francs during the week.
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real estate ovpe' by them. 1t was Thought however
that the diyfdau>s were not exorbtant, considering
the amount Of capAal invested The representative Of
one of The corupau;es said that the Common Council
had the power TO pn,Se contract for five years, ne
Thought his company wod be able to treat more liber
ally with the city, and inskeSertah CONCESSIONS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27
TEE ASHANTEE WAR.

Inv ADTIhN ZEE WAX.
TIE BRITISH TROOPS RE REINFORCED.
LONDON FRIDAY, Dec. &c, 1873
Dispatches from the Gold Coast announce
tho arrival OF tho Highland troops at Cape Coast Castle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27

Bakers Chocolate.
easily had will To-
Iishng w. BAKRR Co.'S Breskfa, Cocoa
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THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

HIS HEALTH MUCH IMPROVED.
BERLIN, Friday, Doc 26. 1879.
The Emperor William is much better this
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BAKERS Chocolate.
II yod wish the BEST Vanilla Chocolate. get BAgRR'a

pleasure to have teeth extracted at DR. Hnssooos's
Co.on 0fce $50 Broadway, Twenty third
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Attic pIACITF hT MhDrIRh

LONDON. Friday, Dec 20, 1879.
The cattle plague has broken out in Madeira,
and cattle going thence TO the Gold Coast arc infected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-27

Ladies suffering from Rupture osaaty rsisvd s,t
the ELASTIC TRU GS3 Broaiwsy Private RoemA bslT
aen Metal iron 6ngerpsis flshT pads not
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TIE STATE or TRADE.
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

EUROPEAN hARKBrS
Lsoos Dee 26-6 30 m-Psns dispatches ause Restss d 6