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Man Walks from Newark, N. a., "a
New York.-Some weeks since 4 into tho
store No Sixth avenue nQuring tor MIR. Critienton.
to whom he was shown. He appeared to be very much
excited, and Immediately COMMENCED 10 tell story Of
his wife had red affection OF the lungs
and fact had given up by the physicians to die
Through friend she induced as last resort u
HALE's HONEY OF HOREHOUND AND TAR.
and using here her husbands language. he SAID "Be-
had used bottle she could breathe with moro
ease by the time she mad used six bottles she was
and around the house, able do her work" Tha
took the pains 70 come in person and thank the
cure OF hts wife. HALES HONEY OF HOREHOUND
AND TAR is TOR sale by all druggists at 80 cents and 81!
Large size the most economical PIXIES TO0TtACHK
DROPS toothache IN minute Sold by all drug
gists at Is cents
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SPEAKER Hustled.

His Nell hbors Welcome Him Home from
tho Scene Of His Legislative Honors.
PEEKskILL, N. Y, Jan. 10, 1874.
Speaker Hustled reached his home in this village
at an early hour this evening, and was escorted by
procession OF the military, hremen and civic So
cieties to Military Hail. where an immense crowd
had assembled to great their townsman ana rep
resentatlve.
Addresses were delivered by the President OF the
village, Mr.. Hustled, Mayor Eastman, OF Pough-
keepsie, and others.
After public reception banquet was spread at
the Continental Hotel, at which toasts were given
and speeches made. There were also fireworks
Nominations and cannon firing.
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MORE MASKED MEN.

Mr.. Adolph Hank, Of No. 327 Ninth avenue, COM
planned to superintendent Matsell yesterday that
five men in masks robbed his store OF jewery val
ued at 5000 the night before last. Mr.. Hanks
story is that two men first went into his place.
They pretended to be detectives making inquiries
after some stolen goods Suddenly they sprung
upon him, bound and gagged him. and then, with
three others who entered afterwards, carried on
his property. Or course the police pretend not to
believe him. but the jimmy and q piece OF lead
nine were found on the premises.
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SEIZURE FOR SMUGGLING IN BROOKLYN

An off1cer OF Marshal Harlow's ONCE yesterday
forenoon seized the books and papers OF George
W. Acret, truss manufacturer and importer No.
lac Fulton street. alleged frauds on the customs
revenue. The seizure was preceded by the con-
fscation three days ago Of an invoice OF goods
worth several thousand dollars, which we're re-
moved from Mr.. Acrets store to the seizure
room OF the New York Custom House.
The goods are alleged to have been
smugRlsd, as 1t Is claimed that the frauds
have been for years past conducted In a sknful
manner. The property seized was removed to the
once Of Special Treasury Agent Colonel Frank F.
Howe. The charge OF the complaint Is for under
valuation OF goods and for landing goods without
permit. MIR. Acret Is In business as agent for his
mother, and, besides his place in Fulton street. has
store In Williamsburg. He is well known in
Brooklyn, where he has been in business Tor q
great many years.
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ANOTHER ARREST.

Dennis Brady, who is supposed TO be one Of the
men implicated In the suburban robberies that
have so startled the community lately, was ar.
rested the night before last by Detectives Lyons
and King He was found in the Bowery and
locked up at Police Headquarters. Mr.. Post and
his sister were shown Brady yesterday by Detec-
tive Elder, and they identified him as being the
man who handcuffed them and kept guard over
them while the others were rObbing the house.
He VIII be sent to Catsklll on Monday. Brady Is
said by the police to be notorious criminal They
say be Is one OF the men connected with the Ken
sington Bank robbery, Philadelphia, Pa.
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DEATH FROM VIOLENCE.
PHILADELPHIA, J

PHILADELPHTA, jan IUr 1914.
coronsr's investigation is being made In the
case of Lawrence GriGln, OF Newark, N. j., who
died at the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday from
injuries received on the lat inst. as was supposed
by falling from railroad bridge In Vest Phiadel-
pha. Before his death. however re wrote state
ment to the physicians to the eject that he was
pushed from passenger car by a man named Nc
Dewitt and another man, wf.6se name was un-
known 10 him, and that one ~ them threw stones
at him. Lockiaw was the, immediate cause Of
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. OFFIcER,
WASHINGTON, d. O., Jan. Ill A. M.

WASHINGTON, d. O., Jan. Ill A M.
Probabilities.
FOR NEW ENGLAND AND THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC
STATES THE TEMPERATURE WILL FALL SLIGHTLY.
AND GENERALLY CLEAR WEATHER WILL PREVAIL,
WITH SOUTHWESTERN TO NoRTHwEsTERLY WINDS.
For the South Atlantic and Eastern Gulf States
and hence northward to the OHIO Valley. south
westerly to nOrthwesterly winds. with rising
barometer, lower temperature and clear or lair
weather during Sunday.
For the Ohio valley and thence westward TO Mis-
souri, the temperature will TALL below freezing
with fresh to brisk westerly and northwesterly
winds and partly cloudy weather.
For the lake region and thence westward to
Minnesota cold and cloudy weather, with rising
baron eter and northwesteriy winds.
Areas OF light snow will probably prevail In the
lower lake region, and thence westward over the
northern portion of the upper lake region and In
Minnesota.
The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record Will show the changes in
the temperature for the past "a hours, in compari
son With the corresponding day OF last year, as
indicated by the thermometer ut hudnut's Phar-
maCy HERALD Building -
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SPAIN.
Insurreetion in Barcelona-The City Under Fire
1elE rams TO the NEW york HERALD.


MADRID, Jan. 10, 1874.
An intransigente instruction broke out In Bar
celOna on the afternoon OF Thursday, and barri-
cades were erected in the suburbs by the iDsur-
gents.
Fort Montjo in the south, has opened IRE on
the city.
Republican Troops KePulsed mt the
Forts OF Cartagena.
MADRID, Jan. 10, 1874
column of the republican force besieging Car
tagena made an attack on Fort San Julian yester-
lay, but was repulsea with considerable loss and
returned to camp.
heavy fire is now kept up on both sides.
Cariist CannOnade of Bilbao.
BAYONNE, Jan. 10, 1874
1t is reported here that the Carlists have cap
rured Portugaiete and have opened heavy can
uonade on Bilbao.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


DAY or sPEEcuMAkING.
The session Of the House to-day (Mr Butler. Of Tenn.
in the chair) given up entirely to the delivery of
speeches, as follows:-
By Mr.. ARTHUR, (dem) Of Ky, on Louisiana affairs
BY Mr.. FIELD, (rep) of Mch finance and currency.
BY Mr.. VANCE, DEM of N. c., civil rights.
By MI. WHiTxHHAD, DEM Of Va, the tobacco tax
BY Mr. MELLIsH, rep) OF Y, and Mr. KELLEY, Of Pa,
on the money Of the United States.
BY Mr. CAIN. GepJ or S. c., and Mr. GRASSLAND, (dem
OF KY, on civil rights
DEPARTURE IN FINANCE
Mr. MELLIsHs speech in explanation and advocacy
of his billTO provide the money of the United States
and to regulate the value thereof" He described the
system Of currency which the bill proposed to establish
s Se of S Wh a b no
ana al pso,s @ the issue Of
change should s Ds
cial system of the country. unless such change
Having gone over the whole subject he had become salts.
hs that the plan Vas suitable and 81 and IT
ns a would Be- fs to be By
these reasons perhaps, most likely met w,h
Mssh refesrsa had "a had with Mr.
he
had always held that issuing bank currency based
the have
cia position when gold and greenbacks were equiv
whole or part Oh the customs duties in
time to time until the whole should be payable in chr.
amount Of duties received would be sensibly
by such measure and that the street market price
the schemes Of optional conversion OF bond: into green
q tamperng with the currency. The country
needed stable currency Of reasonable but not
sive volume received everywhere throughout the
try at par In this interview Mr. Stewart had closed by
saying that he would prefer to lose third OF what
to IN ten
In five, he would be better off than now.
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MONTHLY REPORT OF THE FIRE MARSHAL.

Fire Marshal Sheldon reports 1ol fires for the
month ending December 81, 1878. involving loss
OF $240 425; insurance 81, 411,6Oo.
Loss IN buildings. $23 295 Insurance.... $685. 600
Loss on stock. 217 100 Insurance.. 052, 600
There were nine arrests for arson during the
month, Five Of the accused have been indicted,
three are locked up to await the action OF the
Grand Jury, and one has been sent TO the Lunauc
Asylum.
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ACCIDENT ON THE ERIE RAILWAY.

MIDDLETowN, N. Y, Jan. 10, 1874
An eastward bound freight tram. John Shedds
engineer, ran into freight train In charge Of
Conductor Patterson near ChechunK Outlet, on the
Erie Railway this morning Ten cars. with their
contents, were burned. The engineer and nre-
man OF the latter train were seriously injured
Travei on the road was impeded for i've hours
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LONDON. Jan. TO- 1874
Detectives inform the London agent OF the New
York Associated Press that Henry W. Genet, the
fugitive from justice from New York, was seen IN
Belfast, Ireland, yesterday, and say he was not ar
rested because his offence does not come under
the Extraditton treaty.
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Dunville & Co.-rhe Irish Disttllertes~
Belfast Ireland the largest holders OF Whiskey il
the world, Their OLD IRISH WhfskEY Is recommend
ed by the medical profession in preference 70 renca
brandy supplied in casks or cases United states
Branch. 81 Broad street, New York
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GILES & Co.'s Linime mt Iodidc Of Am mo-
MA cures Paraysia Chilblans and Chronic 1nham-
matory rheumatism, &C. Best combination ever dis
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Protect Your ButldIngs.-Roofs Re.
paired with GLINE's SLATE ROOFING PAINT and
warranted three Send testimonials call
at office, No 8 Cedar street, for full particulars
NEW YORK SLATE ROOFING COMPANY.
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Safcs.-Barga aims I'm New and Second
hand SAFES warehouse 400 Maiden lane. Call an
TERWILLiGRR CO.
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Campo's InfaIlible Specific, SovereigD
remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Toothachc, &C.
JOHN Y. HENRY, No 8 College place.
MCKESSON ROBBINS IS Fulton street.
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Graefenberg Vegetable Ptlls-A Health
giving and life saving medicine Tonic, cleansing and
purifying in action, they nvWorae the body and uspes
disease. Sold by all druggists.
GRAEfENBERG COMPANY. IS Reade street.
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A Bone Mill Burned.

Bone Mill Burned.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 1874.
Richards bone mill, near Belair, Hartford county,
Nd, was burned last night, accidentally. The loss
is SIS, 600; not in sured.
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IElEeaAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

HAVANA, Jan. 10, 1874.
The Voz de Cubd this morning says
The labOrantes are circulating news OF grave
character from Puerto Principe, but II we are not
misinformed The only foundation Tor their reports
were surprised by a large lOrce OF the enemy. We
shall not have to wait long ior the revenge which
General POrtill0 will take Tor this.
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ST. LOUIS NO. JHn. IL, 1874.
The Court House at Betheny, Harrison county,
NO., was burned on Thursday last, and nearly all
$4,000.
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TELEGRAM To THE NEW YORK HERALD.

PARIS, Jan. 10, 1874.
The members Of the Cabinet have agreed to
accept the passage OF resolution on Monday to
ANN ed.ately resume discussion OF the bill for the
appointment of mayors as a vote OF confidence in
che government.
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Fire and Water.-SeIling on ut -
sacrifice our entire stock Mems and Boys CLOTHIN.
account Of fire OF January q
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Established 40 Years.-Dr. Lewis NIcdl-
CALAN SURGICAL INSTITUTE. No. Beach street.
Special attention given to Nervous Diseases.
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THE PORK TRADE.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 10, 1874.
The NUMBER Of hogs slaughtered here during
the week ending January was A,O41. Total
number since November j. 62S,Q40. ~
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Balls and Parties vs.. Snow and RAIN.
All styles of BOOTS and SHOES, moderate prices -
MILLER 4 co.'s, No. 5 Union square.
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Crfstadoro's Hair Dye Is, by Far, thu
best extant; always reliable, perfectly harmless and
true to nature. Sold everywhere.
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An Old Nurse for Children.-D0n't FatE
to procure Mrs WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SIRUP Tor
children teething No mother who has eyer tried e
will consent to let her child through this critical
period without aid Of this Invaluable preparation.
Gives rest to the mother and Keller and health TO the
child. Cures wind collie and regulates the bowels.
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Mrs. Shavv's Meth and Freckle Lotion-s
Warranted. Ali druggists; 81 Depot GILES CO..
I5l Sixth avenue, New York
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A.-Rupture.-The CrueltIes to Which
rupured have long been subject obyiaed
by the new ELASTIC TRUSS, sold ct 6s3 broadway.
at
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Denis Donovan, East Twelfth Street,
formerly at Deimoncos has reduced his table dhote,
private dinners and u la carte prices.
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During the past week the polico arrested 1901
persons. There were 4s9 births 1ss marriages. 4SS
Deaths and SO sttllbirtls in the cur last week.
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A.-Eau Angelfque, for the Teeth ana
gums. BISCoTiNE FOOD for infants. DELLUC Coz
6a5 Broadway the sole propretors and madfacturj
erS Paris agents. ROBERTS CO., Place Vendome.
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DR.. Newton's Medical and Surgical
Institute No 81 Bond sreet-Speciai attention given
chronic diseases Consultation tree.
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Corns, Runtons, Nails, Joints, Warts
Chilbains Frosted Feet &C. cured without pain by Dr.
RICE, 208 Broadway, corner Fulton street
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LONDON, Jan. TO- 1874
The amount of bullion Withdrawn from the Bank
OF England on balance to-day is GO, 900.
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Eleven Horses Burned.

BOSTON, Jan. 10, 1874.
Frederick Robnson's stable, in Lynn, was
burned this morning, together with II horses.
Loss $4,000 The hre was OF incendiary origin.
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Novelty Carrfage.-Cradle and Carriage
combined. with patent adjustable Canopy Send stamp
for circular TO LEWIS p TtBBALS, 5l2 Broadway New
York, opposite ST. Nicholas Hotel
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Indians, and the amount OF land left them viii be
at the rate OF over 500 OF land 70 each men,
Der OF the tribe. The portion designated to be
thrown open to settlement Is now used or occu-
pied by the Indians. AS 1t Is valuable grazing
land, II Will be taken up by white settlers as soon
as the necessary permission Is given.
Who Will BE Hurt by the Refundtng
DisclOsuress
simple resolution OF inquiry into the refunding
of duties may make disclosures which Will create
decided sensation, as it will impIicate persons
high in authority and 10 social life.
Examiners for tho Northern Pacific Rail-
road.
The President to-day appointed Edward X.
Geary. Of Albany. Oregon; George II. Hurlburt, OF
Oregon Commissioners to examine the Northern
Pacific Railroad from near TeninO to Tacoma,
Washington Territory.
Treasury Agents Ordered Home.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has stated that the
government agents now in London for the transac:
ton Of business in connection with the syndicate
would be recalled at once, Congress had made
no appropriations and was not disposed to. He
issued orders to that eject to-day.
An Assay ONCE for Oregon.
Senator Mitchell has addressed letter to the
Secretary OF the Treasury asking his recommends
ton that an assay office be established at Port
land, Oregon. The matter was referred to DR..
Linderman, the Director of the Mint who has re-
ported strongly in its favor.
Sudden Death.
Judge Ollie, of Newark, Ohio. G clerk in the
Internal Revenue Bureau, dropped dead tonight,
at ten O'CLOCK OF apoplexy.
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The New York Liquor Dealers Protec~
TIVE UNION bag to notify liquor dealers and tho
trade that they will only defend persons are en-
rolled as membsrs when suits are brought against nem
M LANDSBERG, secretary.
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CUBA.

Rumor Of Spanish Disaster in the Field-An
American Vessel 0verhauled by Spanish
Gunboat - Ex-Ministsr Sober at Sea.
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A.-Ch0cO1at Mcnier for Breakfast.
dehcs all honest competition; awarded medal at Wenua
Exhibition. sold by all grocers druggists and COME
toners Depot Is beaver street CHOCULAT MENIEH
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A.-The Best Scalskin Fur Caps ana
GLOVES for gentlemen, at ex tremely low prices
ESPENSCHEID. lI3 Nassau street
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A.-For Pfmples In the Face Use
PERRY'S COMEDoNR AND PiMPLE REMEDY. the
great Skin Medicine or consult Dr. B. C. PERRY. -
Bond street, New York. the noted Skin Doctor.
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Spanish Naval Outrage on the American
Flag.

Flag.
HAVANA, Jan. 10, 1874
The brig Margaret, Captain Blakeney from New
Orleans, arrived here this morning.
The Capt; reports that the brig was boarded
last night by a Spanish gunboat 10 miles OF the
MORO, and he was required TO show the vessels
papers.
The commander of the gunboat also wanted
the briggs matches raised, but Captain Bakeney re.
fused and the gunboat left.
Ex-MINisTRR soLER EMBARKED FOR NEW YORK.
Senior Soler, late Colonial Minister, left here for
New York to-day. He was accompanied to the
wharf by Captain General Jovellar, Senior Zuueta
and other prominent Spaniards.
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Bachelors Hair Dye Is Splendid
Never fails Established 81 years. Sold and properly
applied BATCHELORS Wig Factory 10 Bond St, N Y
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A.-For Moth Patches, Freclxles md Ta -
use PERRY'S MOTH AND FRECKLE LOTION. Sold
by druggists everywhere Depot ~ Bond ST. New York
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Average temperature yesterday. ......,..,.... 3gM
Average temperature corresponding date last
year. 2Ok
Average temperature for last week. ....... 43 CT
Average temperature for corresponding week
last wear. ..................... % 4-7
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ktUW6 StWfHB Nx~CHfMC Osscc ID HH'e~&s
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 10, 1874
victors restaurant and the adjoining building,
No. 1873 Canal street, occupied by the Howe Sewing
Machine Company's agency and Anderson's photo
graph gallery were burned to-day. The loss Is
Estimated at $50, 900.
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Bankers.
TAYLOR 4 CO., IL Wall street. New York, will pay
the highest rates for Doubloons spanish Bank Bils
Governments &c, DC
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Thorough Scientific Cure for Piles ~
ANEKESIS Sold by all druggists Depot 46 Wakes
street. New York
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A.-The Paragon Gold Quill PEN
Try It, c. M. FISHER CO.. l02 Fulton street
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FRANCE.

Ministerial Test for the Confidence of tho As
sembly.
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HARRY GENET.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

The Ring Fugitive Spoken in Ireland.
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Pure and Delicious Smoking Tobacco
is SURBRUu'S GOLDEN SCEPTRE Try 1t
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Wigs, TOuPees.-G. Rauchfuss Practfeal
Wig and Toapee maker No a East TwausR sire
Broadway.
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ENGLAND.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Bullion on Balance from the Bank.
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N,DONOvAN RossAS PRISON LIFE, BEAUTL
~ fully bound post free, 81 So Business eanvasser'
earn $40 a day selling IL Address OD0NoVhN koSSA
Northern Hotel goguApdt Ard Weat stxses Saw Sof1>
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The ssElAstic Truss" Sold 1T Pomeroy's
IA Broad way, Is warranted the best mads.
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prepared for court houses, custom houses and post
offices their respective localities and they would
70 can he
that was for the Post once building In New York;
opposite the Astor House. That one building
quired to complete the Fort st. Philip Canal SO
that the commerce Of the Mississippi could reach
Se w
Representative Bass, Of New York, spoke of the
Importance OF immediate relief by deepening st.
Clair OATS and the channels OF the lakes and the
mouth OF the Detroit River, which In all would not
ties to reach the seaboard, while larger vessels
could be used at cheaper freight rates than could
be afforded Sy those Of lighter dMranghI t. 80
half OF the stock purchasing farmers and pro.
ducers Of that state declared himself In favor Of
heavy appropriations and complained OF the de-
days and inefficient accommodations for the stock
Representative McNulta. OF Illinois, offered q
resolution that when the meeting adjourn 1t be
to Saturday night next and after that every alter
nate saturday until otherwise ordered.
Representative Holman suggested that they
adjourn until two weeks from this time. The com.
mittee viii then have matured some practical
measure, which the meeting could have before
them. There was no necessity for appointing q
Committee OF Consultation.
Representative Luttrell again addressed the
meeting, saying he was for compelling railroad
companies TO cheaper their freights, and would
vote for every proposition to open up important
rivers TO commerce.
Representative Stanard Of Missouri, felt gratfed
with the discussion. They had all received light,
for which they came. He concurred In the sug,
that the Committee on Railways and Canals would
hear any suggestions which might be offered.
The meeting, Without passing on the pen@tn S
night.
Curtaning Oregon Indian Reservations.
The Siletz and Alsea reservations in oregon
which IL is proposed to reduce from 1900 square
miles 10 1000 square miles, have On them bat lao