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COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
~. Paul Wholesale Market, Dec. Il.

Wheat without change, and but little
moving, nominally IS to 78c.
Corn in demand and firm at go to 65c
on track IS to Zoe in store.
Oats scarce and firm at 81 to SIC on
track and 81 to 55c IN store
Ground feed S2S to $50 per ton.
Shorts Sl4 to SIS.
Bran higher and firm at $3.50 to
$3.50; in store Sl4 to SIS.
Flour active at $3.50 to $500 for
xxx; $500 to 1925 for xxx; $3.50
to $500 for Xxx. Rye -four 1915 to
$500 per sack. Buckwheat A to SC
per pound. Corn meal $500 to 1926.
Pork in good demand and firm at $40
to S2l. Hams IL to l4c. Lard IL to
l5e. Bacon ii to Ii 1.2c.
Apples $3.50 to $500.
Pure apple cider $500 to 5000 per
barrel.
Cranberries $3.50 to 1926.
Butter in good supply and dull
Is to CSC for choice table; Is to zoe for
inferior grades.
Fresh eggs in active request at % to
25c.
Beans Sl.50 to $500. Peas $500 to
1925.
Dressed Chickens active and firm at
I to Sc; turkeys 0 to Zoe; geese and
ducks 7 to Sc.
Tomorrow is the last day upon which
the killing Of deer is allowed by law,
the remainder OF the month being al.
lowed holders to close out stocks on
hand. In preparation for this shutting
down shipments to this point have been
quite large for the past few days. East.
ern and home demand, however, has
been fully equal to the supply. Quo
tations firm at 10 to lie for saddles,
and l.2 to &c for carcasses.
Dressed hogs are in active request
and firm at 81 to S7.35.
Dressed beef ~ to A lie.
Dressed mutton 6 to &c.
Green frozen hides Sc; dry flint IL
to lsc.
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New York Letter to the Cincinnati CONNER

New York Letter TO the Cincinnati CONNER
cial.
The Tribune paid Charles Reade a
thousand dollars for his short story
about the Scotch "Hero and Martyr.
James Lambert, and the author got the
same amount for it ia London, the pub
LEGATION of it having been simultaneous
there and here. This was pretty
heavy pay for a story which occupied
only five columns of the Commercial ;
and should not be surprised il his
copyright from the pamphlet edition OF
1t brought him couple Of thousand
dollars more. Victor Hugo is the only
other living author who can command
such prices as Charles Reade gets for
his literary work, and both of these
authors are very exacting in their
terms. Reade knows his own value to
dot, and with him the mercantile val.
ne Of his productions, though nearly
always published in periodicals, is not
an imaginary, but fixed fact. AT one
time he determined by series Of ex.
periments, just how many subscribers
he could bring to any periodical in which
he did his best. Hence he knew the
force 'of his words when he sa d
in speaking about the London maya
zine known as the Argosy: 81 hoaied
the Argosy." 1t was literally true that
the concern was foated by his pres.
ence on its decks, and as soon as he dis.
appeared it went down. So, also, his
story Of "Griffith Gaunt" nearly
doubled the circulation of the Atlantic
Monthly, in Boston; and at later
date, "Put Yourself in his Place" ran
up the Galaxy in this city; but have
not heard that Harper's Magazine has
experienced any marked effect from the
things he has recently published in it
| understand that none of them has
amounted to much. Reade himself has
always until lately been exceedingly
dictatorial towards his publishers. In
his famous "Prurient Prude" letters
directed agaist two poor critics of this
city, both of whom are
now dead, he stated this fac
most Extensively, declaring thai
he looked on the publishers whom h,
favored with Literary material as nert
servants, compelled to obey orders anC
accept his terms. Some years ago al
editor of this city crossed the ocean 70,
the purpose of inducing Read, to writ,
a story for his periodical. After mucl
negotiation the agreement was made
When the manuscript was finished i
ran through thirteen numbers of tn,
periodical, ard the price paid for it by
the American editor was thirteen thou
sand dollars-or thousand dollars fol
each of his numbers. Even at this rate
however, the story turned out profta
bic to the periodical which got it. S,
the price paid for James Lambert BY
the Tribune was not above the terms
usually exacted by the author. Tn,
rates paid to second-class English story
writer's who furnish material for Amer
lean periodicals Il don't like to men
ton names) usaaly range from ten tc
twenty dollars per thousand words
which is about the price obtained il
the London market by the same
writer's
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though it had not known a razor br
weeks, and his hands, grimy Fand a.
dayerous, were spread across his breat.
Upon his head he wore a tattered ha,
on one side Of which protruded a
peacock feather, and at lis
neck, just over the uppermet
button Of his dilapidated coat, thae
inches OF his shirt-eollar struggled with
his bushy and matted hair on one she
and fell in Byronic regularity over bis
garments on the other. There was 10
shoes or boots upon his feet. In pla,e
of such protection he wore pair bf
stockings through which his toes and
heels displayed themselves and into tn,
tops of which his pantaloons wer,
tucked. As the door opened this won
deriul sight raised one of its skim,
arms and struck dramatic attitude
while, with the forefnger Of his othei
hanG, he pointed to the floor. and as he
did so, he cried:
Look at me, shiver and shake
Il you think the man in the box
Ever changes his socks,
That's where you make mistake
And then, before the astonished occu.
pant Of the room could utter a word,
the apparition, or mass Of perambuat.
ing rags ana eccentricitlcs, made right.
about and strobe to the staircase,
quickly descended, and was lost to view.
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TiltOn and Beecher--A Private Ar
rangement.
From the New York SUM-

There were several things in the pi o.
ceedings in court in the Beecher-Tilton
case to confirm the suspicion that it is
in fact all privately settled.
In the first place, Tilton's affidavit is
devoted chiefly to stating what he is
unable to prove.
In the second place, Mr.. Eyart's re-
marks showed that the dispute about
the bill of particulars is an empty
sham. LET it be alleged" he said,
that it occurred within a specified
time, a fortnight, perhaps" And then
the case was adjourned.
Could these things be, unless it was
already determined by a bargain be.
tween the parties that me great scam
dial shall never be subjected TO legal
investigation
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house-instantly. 1t is yours, you
know it is you inhuman man T. sobs
my lady. at isn't T. asseverates the
distracted husband, though it does
bear a marked resemblance to its "pre-
server. Finally, after Mysteries,
promises AFFECT and contrite, and no
club that evening at least, the kitten is
let out of the bag, and it is clearly
proven the "foundling" is the legitimate
son and heir, who has been ''helpiHg
his mamma reform papa"
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Practical } okc on a Husband.



a very fine practical JOKE was perpe.
tratcd ON a citizen Of the South End
the other evening, though. uufortu.
naiely, It was lacking in originality. il
seems tho head of the house IS xiv.
en- 70 late hour, and, ding 10 his
spouse, neglectful Of his family rela.
lions. 80 he was read lesson by
madame, which, he says, will last him
till--ncNt time. just a. he was going
ont TO the club, Wednesday evening.
the door bell rang violently, and
presently, no one opening the
door, the gentleman went him.
,elC and found in the yestibule = six.
wcckS.old baby rolled up in an old
shawl, and tucked into a basket. lie
admits that his heart sank at the sight,
but he carried the thing in. and snx.
iou,ly looked for the inevitable paper.
Wife appears on the sccno--great in.
dienation aud excitement all round.
The brat must b. taken TO the station
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You often in Pa is meet the Breton
lads, and instantly recognize them by
the cut OF their hair. The girls, how.
ever little, all wear white caps that con.
ceal every atom Of hair, which, toeeth.
er with their wide collars, give them a
yery quaint, Old.faShioned appearance
The girls are very proud of those same
tapping, wide collars, and wrinkle or
crease would be very distressing.
But" said our artist and compag.
non dc voyage, "you would think these
pretty girls had 10 lovers, for their col.
lars are never rumplcd, and it Is gener.
ally conceded that lover in the rural
districts always implies tumbled curls
and collars. How do you s'pose they
manage
"Do without tho lover"
by no means. They just slip their
hands under their cellars and turn them
up like hedge about their ears. The
custom has been handed down from
mother to daughter until the most un.
sophisticated young girl of 10 knows
how TO slip up her collar and keep i
smooth A. well as the wiSest.
GLOW did you find this out :" We
asked, much impressed with the amount
and character of his information.
"How did find out ! Oh yes, II
was told."-CorrespoRdtRc. Chicago
Times.
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AQueer Sort OF a Contest.
From the Stanford Ky } Journal.l

From the Stanford Ky Journa+l
Early on Sunday morning a gentle
man walked out, probably for the pur-
pose Of sailing his sheep. After few
vigorous calls the flock collected around
him, and elamored as usual for their al
lowance. One old black ram, however,
seemed to have something on his mind /,
and stood aloof. The owner, seeking
to conciliate him, approached and laid
his hand upon his head. This the ram
resented with furious charge, which
was repeated until the owner took to
flight. But he was too far from the
fence, and the enemy literally hung
upon his rear with persevering obSti.
macy. A change of front was resolved
upon and Immediately effected, but still
the battery was played with undfmin-
ished fervor. Soon the parties clnched,
and after a vigorous scuffie they came
to the ground. The ram could now do
nothing, but his fleece protected his
ribs from the furious blows of his adj.
versary. Both seemed now pretty
nearly exhausted. The man was on
top, and seizing a stone which lay near,
commenced pounding the head of the
sheep. Of course the rock was soon
reduced to fragments. but the man,
LAYING formerly driven hogs, thought Of
the plan Of throwing dirt in the eyes OF
the ram, and incontinently filled his
optics with clay, rubbing it in. He then
arose to enjoy the success Of his ruse
but the ram "riz," too, and pausing
single moment, applied knee to either
eye, and renewed the combat. Ard
now the fight was more desperate than
before, and victory seemed to perch
above the sheep. But, as he put all
his power into one final blow, lis
almost fainting antagonist succeeded in
avoiding the shock and catching the
ram by the tail /, and now the tide Of
victory turned. A succession Of
furious kicks, administered p0sferiori,
decided the contest. The ram cried
foul play, but the adversary fought for
conquest. At length the "tail-hold"
slipped, and both parties fed in oppo-
site directions. They Will probably
tight another day"
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AQueer Fellow.
LPlom the Chieasa Thme.

1
A gentleman who rooms down town
IN one Of the large blocks which line
the business thoroughtares, was awak.
cnei few nights ago by loud thump.
ing upon his chamber door. lie won.
dered some time who the nocturnal Wis.
itor could be, and reflected that posi-.
bly, II vas burglar or other villain
who had adopted this plan TO get him
TO the door aud rob his premises. The
humping continued. louder than at
first, and cautiously rising he made MS
way, ca diShaJiHs, 60 the door anu lis.
tened. Then hc pcercd through the
key.holc, and by the dim light in the
hall could distinguish man S outlines.
lie asked the stranger who he wanted.
but the only reply was faneiiul beat.
ing, in imitation Of n snare drum. upon
the door, followed up by a heavy thud.
as though the outsider had let ty ms
hst by way Of emphatic attestatiou 1T
his desire 20 effect an entrance per.
hapS he's deaf and dunno. said the I'm.
slider lie stepped back to the chaudt.
lier in his room, turned the "a, up high.
slipped on his drawers, and turned the
key. As the bolt snapped. the one out.
side gave another blow 10 the door, and
the next instant It was opened and
there they stood facing each other. Il
was strange sight that greeted tic
young man gaze. There stood man
Of perhaps forty years OF age. clad in a
set Of togs that dcdcs description. Ills
coat was IN tattcrs and bultoucd tight.
~ about the waist, while the sleeves.
torn 70 the elbows, hung limp and re.
vealsd bare arms. lis face looked q.
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The validity OF Rebel CONTRACTS
Denied.

The Supreme Court has just rem
dered an important decision upon the
validity Of rebel contracts in case ap.
pealed from the court Of claims, which
had rejected the appellants claim to
the proceeds of a sale of cotton, pur-
chased by Lin from an agent Of the
confederate states, and afterward cap.
tured and sold by the United States,
the plaintiff having been at the time OF
the sale a resident within the rebel
lines, aud bought on speculation. The
Supreme Court affirms the judgment OF
the lower court, upon the ground. first,
that the purchase Of the cotton gave aid
to the rebellion, and the con.
tract was therefore invalid
being injurious to the highest
public interests; and, second, that the
government of the confederate states
had no existence except as conspir.
acy to overthrow lawful authority
when it was overthrow it persisted ut.
teIly, and left no laws or authority
which could validate contract. This
is the first time that the question Of
the power Of the confederate state gov.
eminent to make contract has come
before the supreme court for adjudca.
ton, and the decision is important as
giving a quietus to hundreds Of similar
raj Is upon the treasury, which would
have followed the success Of this. The
principle involved was asserted by the
United States in its claim for confeder.
ate property found in foreign states,
and has been assented TO by the gov.
ernments Of France, England and Ger.
many.
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In the Beecher case there is one
thing that the public will neither fail
to understand while i: is going on nor
forget after it is over Any cOmprO.
mise ar drrdn cement or settlement, er.
ctpt through a trial in court, is con-
fession that Henry Ward Bsecher is a
guilty man.
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TnF first fox ever captured by field
sportsmcn in Eau Claire, Wis, was run
to earth by Sam Ellis, Capt. Sherman
and Jim Patrick, with ten fox hounds.
enc day last week. Yo.ho.
THE Chicago, Dubutle and Mime.
sofa railroad have made arrangements
for using the winter bridge Of the Mil.
waukee and ST. Paul road over the
river at la Crosse, and will run their
trains into the city during the winter
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Remarkably Bad Business Expert

[Rockland, Me-, Telegram, Dec 1911
The Rockland shoe company has
suspended. the entire capital having
been absorbed in the two and a half
years the company has been doing bus
mess, ana the liabilities now exceeding
the assets by $4,000.
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Chicago Produce BOARD. Dec. "a.

lo:l5 A. N.-Wheat quiet al sgX 9s9 sc
.or December; So 8S9ac for January and
30 &c tor February, Corn dull and weak at
9A 81-Ec Tor May; offered at 75Ae for De.
celnber; new offered at o. &c Tor January.
1880 A. N--Car lots; Wheat 275; com
l4s oats p rye 3 barley -
1850 A. N-lye quiet; saleable at 94c,
held 40 - X 9gjc. Barley dull and lower:
sold Il u 20 ash and g 25g bid Tor Janu.
airy.
l2.ic a. M.--Wheat steady AZ SOC for jan
uary. Corn quiet and firm ut 76c cash or
December; 59Aa72Nc for May new o. 4
gbI 4 G Tor January. Oats dull and I'M
changed at % \ a54c cash or December, and
50 8 853Ec for January.
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One strike has been successful. that
Of the 1900 operatives in the jute
mills Of Dundee, Scotland, the pr1prie.
tors having backed from their purpose
to reduce wages.
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1915 a. M--Wheai quiet. No. exc; No.
2 - Ac; Dec ssNc; jan sac: Feb. 9O6c;
No. hart y3kc.
M-Wheat quiet: No. 81 yc. No. 2
ssAc;. Dec. ssac; Jan. So &C; FEB. .0A = NJ
! hard g4kc
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SEE what the Boston Clothing House
says in reference to buying clothing.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

DIR. SrEELE'S MEDICAL WONDER
This great medicine is doing a wonder
full amount of good among our citi-
zen in curing rheumatism, neuralgia,
cramP, collie. toohaclIc, etc. 1t has no
equal. The Wonder Pills have been
used by several for the effects Of the
gas from the furnaces, and cures.
Sold by druggists. jy2-lm&
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

STRANEp OF SroLEN.--A light bay
horse has been missing from town for
some days past. \ reward of so will
be paid for its return to Walsh Broth
orS' stables.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

NEW PLArFoRM.-The Central Pa
ciiir Company is having a new plat
form constructed around its depot
buildings n Palisade.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

BLASTING PowDER.-W. II. Clark,
having been appointed consiynce and
agent for Dupont's blasting powder lin
iron kegs. is prepared to sell the same
in quantities to suit purchaser. at the
lowest market prices. He is also agent
for :. kruker's safety fuse. an article
equal to m manufacture Of the day.
jp2J-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

PICNIC.-The Sunday-school OF 81.
James Church will hold its annual
picnic II week from saturday, near
Iaawrence'S ranch.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

NEW BoOKS.-Thc POstofice Circu-
lating Library has just received num-
Der of lately published books. a list of
which can be found i'm another column.
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For SALE or RENT.-A comfortable
dwelling house of six comnodious
rooms and a large cellar 30 by Ii0 feet;
ground pleasantly located; water in
the house. NJ. Il. BARTLETT.
Real Estate Agent, at the Eureka
Lumber Yard Office. jyl4-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

RETURNED.-A. NJ. Uillhouse and
G.. +. Horn returned from Austin last
evening.
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Al NIRGIsIA. - Marco Ncdin, al
Hamilton. one of the early pioneers oi
this state, is stopping a few days Il,
Virginia.
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REwARDED.-The finder of a %valisc,
a pair of light pants and one pair of
boots will be rewarcd by leaving the
same at McNey's saloon.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

yesterday indicated the heat 10 I've at
S9o in the shade.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

RESUMED. IL. Lee has resumed
business at Ruby Hill and is now re-
cciving constant supplies of staple
goods. He has made large additions
to his store. and his stock of miners
supplies and general merchandise can
not be surpassed. jeli
NJ. i. BARTLETT. real estate agent.
Houses FOR rent and for sale in all
parts of the city. Also /. c. Baieirin'>
agent for the Monroe survey. Office
1t the California lumber ward, south
east corner OF Buel and Bateman
streets. apl0
SAM. FRIEDMAN pays the highest
price for secondhand furniture.
sam buys saloons.
sam buys all kinds of secondhand
household goods.
sam will sell anything YOU have at
auction. mv2af
MUsT EE SoLp.-The immense stock
Of jewelry, diamonds, guns. pistols.
etc. at IL. Mauheim's. must be sod.
As the propric;ori i compelled to close
his business II leave this place in a
short time. jyl
SUBSCRIPTIONS received for all the
Eastern wccklieS and monthlies;
also. for the san Francisco papers and
magazines, at the PoStoilice Stationery
and News perot. dos
For a complete assortment Of TIM
ware. rarlor and cooking stoves, or
any article in the hardware line. go to
MaIpin Il Cromcr's. t21
CRoCKEHY.-The largest assortment
of ~crockery ware III town can he found
at sam. Fricdman'S. on Main street. ri
prices lower than the lowest. apl-tt
For New York walking shoes and
all other kindSof good boots and shoes,
20 TO Dunkcl 4 CO.'S, eorncr of Main
and Clark streets. myl2
FOURTH OF JUI.Y.- Oberteldcr 4
Harrison have Just received n new lot
of neckticS, cravatS, etc, for the Fourth
Of July. il
Observation-Disclosures views Of
the X X hosting works. Eureka, and
all the furnaces, ter ale Al The tlN
Drug store. u
Go TO Dunkel 4 Cc.'s for gents and
BOYS fashionable dress and diagonal
suits. myl9
The Finest Assortment of FURNISH
ing Goods. Hosiery. Collars and Ties,
will he found Gt o.. X IL.
Iusr RECElVEp-.A conn lete stock
! Of boots and shoes. a; Murphy'>. Main
street. mN>
RLANKErS-Tlie finest assortment
ever offered for sale in town-can now
be procured a w. IL. Clark>. je24-tt
CALL al Ike Phillips for Il sherry
cohbler, whisky punch, or any fancy
drinks, and an elegant lunch. lvl
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I~NcALLTD FOR. There are mes
>awcS at the office of the Western
Union telegraph office for Ii. Bor-
mon, W. J. Blunt and Joseph Snyder.
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WILL STARr.-The fume arres,er ut
the Richmond Works is expected 10 be
i'll working order some time to-day.
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business at Ruby Hill and is now re-
c%civing constant supplies of staple
goods. He has made large additions
to his store, and his stock of miners
supplies and general merchandise can
not be surpassed. .jeli
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O RENT!

GALIFGRNIA L0nGiNG-liOI>F. -
North Nan >.rort, containing ris- -
rooms e~orpiatci furnished. 1nl.l-N 80 ths
n mi,cs II MIS-. }. Ei!LLi.
WV
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COUNTRY C~oUsINS-At the tlIeatci
tonight.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-07-16

To-NIGnT Lady Of LYONS ard
Country Cousins.
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NoTICE.-Persons indebted "a Henry
Lee, of Ruby Hill. are requested to
settle with J. W. Jones and save ex-
Dense.
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* a. u. S.

* a. U. S.
DEGtL.AH MEETINGS 0F DA0D-ISRF
II Re;rou; o. 81. X. Al. L.. Will be held
a. odd Fellows a" every N>ADAY ENEN-
M. Special tnc.i.U-s, ~ the Cul. II the
:. g.. :. Sir kulshtS 81 sister retreats in
god standing are cordially invited To attend.
:. L. NELLY. :. q. :.
T.. :. EoIMt>, Recorder. iei