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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

Established 1892
IMPORTING, MANUFACTURING AND DIS
PENsING CHEMIST,
North East Corner Fifth and Chestnut Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Browns GINGER will be found invaluable In all
cases OF Crap or other disorders caused by change
o. wafer or bad water, and few drops used regu-
iariy by travellers will usually act Preventive,
and ward OF such attacks. To the aged and those
recovering from Illness small quantity with q
little eweetened water Will be found to give strength
and refreshment: the Ginger having no reaction.
which IL the great objection to the use oil alcoholic
stlmulants. Producing all the good effects Of a
Mustard Plaster without the possibility of blister
ing the SKIM Its application on flannel lie most Ell
caelons. And in the case of persons predisposed
70 Rheumatism and equity Affections, It is of great
service, used to rub wi1h,1 $3.50
Beware OF Counterfeits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

eases OF tho Okln, by the use OF
ROSSMAN'S CURE.
ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
u moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and DISTRESSING itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & MoKINsrRY. Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
IF YOU HAVE A COUGH,
Cold, Asthma, raising of Blood or any al.
tections of the Breast or Lungs, leadiI t.
Consumption, use
DR.. HOUSEMAN'S GERMAN COUGH
DROPS,
as prepared for over thirty year, bT j. j
Davis(now deceasedl and you NJ De SUR
to find relief. Address ROSSMAN 4
McKINSTRY, who have succeeded to thu
Proprietorship, and sold by all druggist
and dealers Ill Medicines. For sale by al
Druggists in Rock Island.
Sold by Avery & Tyler, Lafayettee, In
diana. Fuller Il Fuller, and VanSchaack
Stevenson Il Reed, Chicago, wholesal
agents.
John E. Henry, Curran & Co., Whole
sale Agents, 8 College Place. N. 7.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

Passengers arriving in New York by
way of the Grand Central Depot will find
the new and comfortable Hotel DeyonShire,
which is opposite the main entrance on
42d street, the most convenient and mex
pensive place to stop. 1t IL a modern
hotel, and first class in alliss appointments.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

John Habberton in letter to Mrs. Mil
Ter, the author of what Tommy Did, +"
says Tommy is my own I0ddfe drawn
as odnted to draw him, and | am there
fore the most grateful of your readers. ="
This fascinating laughter-provoking little
book is meeting with unusual success,
three largo editions having been called for
In a month
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

Passengers arriving in New York by
way OF the Grand Central Depot, will find
the new aud comfortable Hotel Devonshire,
which is opposite the main entrance on
AID street, the most convenient aad mex.
pensive place to stop. 1t is a modern
hotel, and first-class In all appointments,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

Mem. from Society Journal. Miss
S. appeared to positive disadvantage
because Of cloudliuess of complexion and
must we write it ?-Pimples spelling an
otherwise beautiful countenance." She
should by sill means procure and use DR.
Bulls Blood Mixture. Rep.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

HAIR DYE,

BATCHEIoR,s CELEBRATED HAIR DYE.
beet in the world The inventor has used this
SPLENDID Hair Dive for 81 years with benefit to the
hair and no injury to his health; proof that il Is
the only true and perfect Dye, Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown Sold
and properly applied at BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. 16 Bond street, N. Y, Sold by all drug
Qists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
$4,000 BOTTLES
Sold in 1876 of This Imminent.
Testimonials,

Testimonials,
ST CHARLES, Mo.
Vordick's Rheumatic Liniment is wonderful
was laid up for is weeks; tried everything was
told; docturs could do nothing for me, until was
told to try one bottle of Vordicks Celebrated Rheu
matte Linimcnt IL cured me, and must give it
all the praise. Ny is too long TO tell you all
here Address NE and enclose a stamp and will
- - GEo j. BoENKER,
Prop. of Washington House, corner Clay and Sixth
streets, st. Charles, Mo.
1t is a sure cure for Neuralgia
john POWERS.
ST. LOUIS. Mo.
1t cured my back. / suherea great deal.
JONATHAN ). RpDoLPH,
ST. CHARLES, Mo.
sell it now. GEO. F. BoENKER.
recommend it to everyone. Il always helped in
our family. MRS. FORSTER,
Six Mile House, West st Louis.
ST LOUIS, Mo.
can recommend vordick's Rheumatic Liniment.
/ never saw any LinIment to beat it.
Yours truly. DANIEL PRINCE
sF CaARLRs Mp.
l recommend it TO everyone for the shove COM
plants. This Liniment has dune great wonders
Yours turly, FRED HAcKMAN.
ST. Louis. Mo-
can recommend Vordlck's Rheumatic Linment
as one Ct the greatest Liniments the world pro
duee ] bad 2 very sore hand sprained while
catching hy ball. Yours truly,
Catcher OF Red Stockings Base Ball Club
ST.. Louis, No.
always keep Vordick's Celebrated Rheumatic
Lnment,in the house. 1t is good remedy for all
il ella ms above q q GATHER,
St. Louis Four Mile House.
/ recommend it to all afflicted. 1t lie friend in
the house, Yours truly, SETH CHAPMAN,
WARRINGToN. Mo.
1t is great Liniment for all pains. 1t makes no
difference where you have pain, it will cure il.
Yours truly, HENRY Row..
CALIFoREIA, Mo-
1t great remedy for Rheumatism and Neu~
ralgia, say 1t Will cure every case.
am yours, JOHN HOWARD.
WENTzvILIE, Mo.
sell Vordicks Rheumatic Liniment in my store.
They all praise it every day when they come to me
for it, Yours, HENRY WEDERKRMPER.
Thousands more of testimonials, but space does
not allow more.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

The Colonnade Hotel Philadelphia, is a
model establishment. 1t is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
MOSQUITO BITES, VEGETABLE POISOHS,

Ring-Worrn Burne, Chilblaine, Itching of the Head
and all Eruptiops of the Skin, Face or Body imme
diately cured by BatchelpF's Curative Ointment.
Sold wholesale and retail at Factory, No. 16 Bond
street, and by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

Legal Blanks, of all kinds for sale at
THE ARGUS OFFIcEi
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
i, 4, BAEHElOR's GEH GC'NETIVUE

Black or BrI wn for tinting the Ha-
Whiskers or Mustachois without greasing them.
Sold wholesale and retail at factory, Is Bond st.
New York, and by al druggists. Ask for them.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
". k.;OaTCHElOR's ALASKA SEAL OIL
for the Hair The Best Hair.Oal in use
BEAUTIFUL KrTHi WHITE As PEARLS |

Sound, Healthy Gums, Breath Fragrant rs the Rose
sec lred by using w A. Batchesrs Dentifrioe. Sold
wholesale and retail at Factory, No. Is Bond street,
N. Y. and by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
ASHLAND HOUSE.
Fourth Ave. Ger. .a4th.st,
New YorksCitv.
Am erican andlEuropean.. Plan.

Am erIcan andk European. Plan.
The central location of the tsAshland" makes IL
q very desirable place for strangers. being one
block from Madison Park. also Broadway, and only
OF amusement f
BY taking either sd ST.. cross town. or Fourth
avenue street Cars, access may be had direct from
the door, to any part of the city.
MR.. EDWARD A. JOHNSON,
VIII be found in charge of the Office. where he has
satisfaction to guests
ROOM AND BoARD-se 90. $a,50 and SO per Day
RooHs-$1 per lay and Upwards
II. II. BR0GKWAY, Proprietsr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
DooIey's Patent Combination
TOE-CALKS.

Put up in boxes containing 25 lbs, each.
These Fas-aSaiks are made from Steel converted
from carefully selected brands Of Norway and
Swedes Iron by special process which ensures the
durability in wear
For sale by all iron, steel and hardware dealers
throughout New England Manufactured solely
by CT DEWICK q co.
$50 Dorchester Ave-, South Boston, Mass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
HOTEL DOVENSHIRE.

opposite Grand Central Depot on 4Ist and 42d SITS.
tbet- 4th aud 5th Avenues, New York
THE HoFEL DEvoSsHfRg is a new first class Ho.
tel, elegantly furnished and well ventilated Every
room e bright and cheerful. The hotel is moder8
stFucture punt expressly FOR irstelass house, and
ray every npoern Improvement Ii IL conducted
On the European Plan, at moderate charges
Persons visiting the city win save carriage hire and
secure the best Recommendations for the smallest
cost, by stopping at the Hotel DeYonshire,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03
Piles--Ttching Piles

Positively cure2-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of tho Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

GREEN'S PATENT SHIRT BOSOM, STRETCH
u er and Ironing Board. Most peFfec1, daraAl,
and cheapest ironing board in the world. Away
ready for use; needs no adjusting; dts any shirt
never cut of order. Agents Wanted
GREEN BROS, Manufacturers,
t5a LaSalle Street,. .....-........ CHICAGO
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-07-03

S. o. DUNBAR-Dear Sir: have been some time
In the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magesia pre-
pared by you and prefer it to the Eng ish prepare
ton on account of its cheapness and its superior
laxative qualities Respectfully yours, &c.
u. S. PERRY, NJ. D.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01

travenes human experience to suppose that you
can ever have in America anything more than
a number Of provinces ruled by central aud
monarchcal authority Well. in their auoma-
lous condition at the close of the struggle, the
Southern states were provinces, but where in
history have provinces ever acted as did these
despised states of the sunny South? The men
of the South had stood up for their convictions,
They were victims of the curse of slavery, and
plunged by it into war. No men on the face
of the earth ever carried themselves better or
more Dobly. When ruin was their portion and
their fortunes were poured into the open NAV
of war, they rose to nobility that was sub,
lime" THE church shook with apGlause.)
He then referred to new peril-the peril of
Infamous dishonesty-that of Reputation of
the debt of the country He claimed that the
foreign population had stood sternly for the
payment of the debt. and he wished to be unss
derstood as hereafter advocating full liberty to
the humblest individual in the masses OF our
foreign citizens He opposed legislatipg upon
the standard of finances, saying CONGRESS could
IS well leeislate eight inches into foot as to
legislate silver into gold The silver Issue he
characterized as suppressed repudlauon. and
said that whoever hampers with the standard
of gold tampers with everything that Is lmpor-
tant to the country's good and prosperity.
He said the prosperity of this country Is as
sUred To speak candidly should prefer the
great Republican party by which this country
was rescued from peril should continue to hold
the helm, but if its hands have become para
lyzed give me some other strong hand. Ii the
lights of the Republican party have been ex-
tinguished and can no longer guide the ship of
state along the rocky coast, give US Others.
(Applause) We cannot afford to wait for any
party or any side. As said. should prefer
to see the reins left in Republican hands. But
if it is to be otherwise ordered tell you frank
ly shall not shed tears. Laughter.) The
dominance of the Democratic party is a thug
| in which l can candidly say shall meeklv
acquiesce and for which 1 shall most certainly
| not find fault with Providence. daughter and
| applause.) No. my friends, it is not the down
| fall of the Republican party which we have to
| fear, but it is the danger, the awful danger OF
renudiation
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
MING TELEGRAMs.

A collision on the Long Branch railroad
Thursday night, smashed two passenger cars,
and several passengers and employees were fa-
Sheriffs have found the private books Of
Dunn, Barlow & Co.'s mercantile agency in
possession of concern called the Business
Mems U nion, and have seized them, Messrs
Dunn, Barlow & Go. have taken measures to
prevent business men being imposed upon by
this bogus concern
The house of Eliza Nourse, colored won All
in Sedalia, Wis, was burned Thursday niaht
and two children aged 5 and years perishs d
in the flames.
Hotel, grand stand, forty-6ve stables and a
quantity OF fencing at Washington Driving
Park. Bennington station, owned by f. P. Hill,
were burned yesterday. Loss $25 900.
The Directors of the Eastern railroad have
issued circular stating that they are advised
that the special statutes aud MORTGAGE under
which they are now acting prohibits the pay
ment OF interest on what is known az the Con-
way bonds. The Supreme court will bs asked
to Instruct them as to their rights and duties
relating to these bonds.
Nathaniel Green, postmaster at Boston from
1879 to 1S41, and one of the founders of the
Boston Statesman, died Thursday night
All the Virginia railroads have recovered
from the freshet.
Counsel for w. H. Vanderbilt saws q COM
promise OF the contested will case is impos-
sble
There were fifty-four failures in Boston last
month. Liabilities 81, ,522, ,2l2.10; assets S245,-
083. ~'
Convey Darling and his wife were arrested
at Hanover, N. H., last night, for robbiug the
store Of George FL. KenistOu in North Crafts
bury, Vt.
The decom posed body of Henry Il. Cross
man, who disappeared from Clarendon, Vt,
SIX weeks ago, was found yesterday in cum o
OF woods in tbe southern part Of Rutland.
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Books Received.

Pretty Polly Pemberlon. By Mrs. F. H. Bur-
nett, author of "That Lass o. Lowres' &c. Pa
per, 24s pp., 80 cents Philadelphia: T. B. Peter.
son & Brothers.
Durer One of the series of Artist Biographies.
BY NJ, F. Sweetser. Cloth, l5S DID,, so cents
Boston: j. R. osgood g. Co. Portland: Loring
Short q Harmon
About Old stOrs-Tellers; Of How and When
They Lived, and What Stories They Told. By
Donald G. Mitchell, author of "Reveries Of
Bachelor" &c. Cloth, illustrated. 237 pp, So.
New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Co Portland:
Loring, Short & Harmon.
The Amsurs of Philippe. History Of
Phillippe's Love Affairs. By Octave Feiullet.
Translated by Mary Neal Sherwood Cloth. 252
pp Philadelphia: I. B. Peterson & Brothers.
The Book of Gold, and Other Poems. By
j. T. Trowbridge. With illustrations. Cloth. 81
PIP. New York: Harper s. Brothers. Portland ::
Loring, Short s. Harmon.
The Life and Writings of Addison, By
Macaulay. Half-Hour Series. Paper, 1877 DID,,
20 cents. New York; Harper s. Brothers. Port
land: Loring, Short g. Harmon.
Green Pastures and PiccadilIy. Novel.
By William Black in conjunction with an Amer.
ican Writer. Cloth, S77 PIP. New York: Harper
g. Brothers. Portland: Loring Short & Harmon
A Primer of Medieval Literature. By Eu-
gene Lawrence. Half-Hour Series Paper, l19
pp., 25 cents. New York: Harper g. Brothers.
Portland: Lorng. Short & Harmon.
Pottery and Porcelain of All Times and
Nations. With Ia bles of Factory and Articles,
Marks for the Use of Collectors. By William G..
Prime. Cloth, illustrated, 53I PIP. New York.
Harper & Brothers. Portland Loring, Short g.
Harmon.
Warren Hastings. By Lord Macaulay. Half
Hour Series. Cloth, 179 PIP, 25 cents. New York
Harper g. Brothers. Portland: Loring Short &
Harmon.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
MARRIED.

In this city, Nov. %. by Rev. G. S. Perkins, Chas
Plaisted and Miss Helen M. Rumery, both of
Portland.
In this city, Nov. 90, by Rev. W. f. Gibbs. Sumner
Barber and Miss Abbie Perkins both of Portland.
In this city. Nov. 20, by Rev W. E. Gibbs, Wilder
K Chase of Di4feld and Miss Clara L. Hooper of
In this city, Nov. 49, by Rev. W. E. Gibbs, George
Thompson of Portland and Miss Ella Nj. Reed of
In this city, Nov 90, by Rev. W. E. Gibbs, Frank
l. ,Johuson of Warner, N. H. and Miss Lizzie q,
Freeman of South Windham.
In this city, Nov. 20, by Rev Geo. W. Bicknell, JAS
e, Eastman and Miss Ruth e. Cummings, both of
Portland
Ackley Of Deerng and Miss Ora K. Pike of Portlaad.
In Cape Elizabeth Nov 49, by Rev. f. w. Hutch
inson, AphoDzo Libby ard Miss Annie j. Watson,
both of DeeIing.
In Deering. Nov. 2S at the residezce of W. H Bax-
ter ESQ, by Rev. W. A. Bosworth, W. NJ. Fogg OF
Portland and Miss Carrie S. Tibbets of Deering. mo
cards.1
At Morrill's Corner, Nov. 20, by Rev. W. A. Bos
worth Geo. W. Mason and Miss Cora K. Knowles
In Steuben, Nov 49, at the residence of the BRIDES
father. by Rev. VIM. f. Noyes, Jas. G. Rundlett of
Cape Elizabeth and Miss Annie r. Smith of Stetson
In Gorham, Nov. %. by Rev. j. Colby, A. B. Deer
ing OF Buxton and Miss Lizzie A. Dunneil Of Bux-
In Hampden, Nov. 80. by Rev. Charles Browning
f, o. Hayes of North Yarmouth and Miss Angie B.
Hicks of Hampden.
at Pennington Falls Now 1S, Norman o. Could
ing of Portland andl Miss Cora G. Winsow OF Farm
ington,
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
THANKSGIVING CRIME.
Two Horrible Murders in Massachusetts

W" 1vrffDae hAuraefs Hn Massachuseffs.
PTTsFIELD, Nov. 3O-Mr. and Mrs. David
Stillman, worthy and esteemed couple aged
about TO- were foully murdered and their bodies
horribly mrtilated this NOR ming in their home.
about one mile out of sheffield village John
TeEeyck. cOlored man and notorious charac-
ter, was arrested on suspicion. He denied all
knowledge OF the crime. Soon after his arrest
he was taken TO Stiman's house to look at the
bodies. About 1000 people had gathered there.
"A rope was brought and portion of the crowd
was determined to lynch the prisoner, bat the
officers with the aid of law-abiding citizens say
ed him. He was taken to Darlington and
there was committed to Jail. An examination
will be held on the 9th.
In an interview he said he left his house at {;
o'clock last evening, went to drug store where
he bought whiskey and brandy to drink while
putcherlng today, and then went home, arIiv-
ing about O'Clock. He further says that as
he was walking into the village last evening he
was assailed by two strange men who wanted
to rob him, but he escaped, and he thinks II
might nave been these two who committed the
murder. He accounts for the blood spots on
MS clothes by saying they came from his Dig
killing operations.
The town has been terribly excited by the
tragedy but is getting quiet now, as it is thor
0ughly believed the officers have secured in
Ieneyck the perpetrator of the shocking crime
NORTHAMPTON. Nov. pa stabbing affray
which VIII result in the death of two persons
occurred 10 this town at $50 this morning.
Matthew Davenport, an Englishmap, aged So
advertised to pay no debts of his wife's con-
tracing month ago. because she had left
him. The two frequently quarrelled over their
colldren She had left him about three times,
tne third time about month ago. She has
SINCE Oeen living with an American hamed
Pratt, about 55 years of age, and a sort of
preaching Methodist who recently came to
Town from parts unknown: Last night Daven-
port concealed himself in the cellar of the
house where Pratt and his paramour lived
= AT half-past this morning Mrs. Daven port
went down cellar for wood to light the fire
when Davenport sprang upon her, pounded her
on the head with ball club and then stabbed
her in the right breast with butchers knife.
Her cries attracted Pratt who rushed down
stairs and grappled with Davenport. The two
fought some time, when Pratt received six
testines out. The neighbors hearing the cries
rushed in and separated the men. Pratt can
not live long, and the woman's life is doubtful.
Davenport, who was committed to Jail, saws he
doesn't care to live and wished he had Killed
them both outright.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
HURON DISASTER.
Twenty-Five More Bodies Recovered.

Twenty-Five More Bodies Recovered,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30-The signal service
observer at Huck station reports as follows:
twenty-five more bodies have been recovered
among them those of It. Simmons and Ens;op
Danvers, who have been brought to this place
Ihe bodies of Capt Ryan and Chief Engineer
Olsen are also found. The wind ia bowino
strongly from the northwest aud the sea ia rnbs
siding. Forty other bodies have been heard OF.
scattered all along the beach Is miles north -,
Carrituck shooting club. VI
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
FOREIGN.
The Turc0-Russian War.


Osman Pasha Determined 10 Hold Ont
LONDON, Nov. 30-The rumors of pegotia-
tions for the surrender of Plevna are contra
dicted from the Russian camp ITSELF Turkish
prisoners attest that Osman Pasha has supplies
for many weeks. and has addressed his officers,
announcing his intention to hold out to the last
man.
kars Captured by Trenchery.
The London Telegraph says that Kars was
surrendered by the treachery Of a Pasha, who
with 200 men went over to the Russians and
having given them valuable inform alton about
the weak points in the defence guided one at
tackiDg column to the outer fort and admitted
them. This position secured the Russians found
the storming of the other fortresses greatly fa-
cilitated, and thus Kars fell.
The English Fleet 10 Remain near Com
sfanfinopie.
The British feet which was to leave Beska
Bay, near Constantinopie, to winter at Smyrna
aud Malta, has been ordered to remain ia the
bay.
War Preparations in servia.
The News Pesth despatch says: News from
Belgrade confirms the report that the Servian
Parliament will be convoked at Krogaienac on
the 18th of December, to vote a war budget
and declaration of independence. Military
headquarters will be established at Paracsin
Gen. Narvatovics will probably command the
Warova and Javsr corps, which are destined to
take the offensive. GeD. Lesjann will com.
mand the Timok corps.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
All fears of the further spread of the yeilov
lever in jackson vile are at an and -

All fears of the further spread of the yellow
leVer IN Jacksonville are at an end.
Nelson A; Gessner, charged with forcing
cneSk SI 1or Sz6,96 on the Third National Bank
in $5000 '"i' SeS'eioay
The workingmen's demonstration at San
francisco on Thursday passed off quietly.
There were about 1000 men in the procession
most of them being respectable working peonle'
AS they neared the Chinese quarters the in
habitants covered the house tops, and finally
yentured in crowds on the sidewalks, but the
column passed ou making no demonstration.
John Williams was hanged at Toronto yester-
Gay for the murder of his wife.
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
New York Stock and mensv mark.,.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3O-Evening-Money at 5 q 6
per cent on call.
Sterling Exchange weak, the nominal demand rate
reduced at 4S5, business at 4Sl q 4s1& for sixty days
aud 4S44 for demand.
Imports dry goods at the port of New York for
the week ending to-day were $9S3, 800; amount
marketed $S72 472.
Gcld opened sold at 1929. 1903 and 1929 the closing
rate. Carrying rates q u and 2 per cent; carrys
ing rates were hat,1 q 2 per cent. per annum and
16i of per cent per diem. The clearnces were S17-
$4,000. The Customs receipts to-day were S333OOe,
The treasury disbursements were $215,40O for in.
terest and S209, ,200for bonds. Government bonds
firm. Stocks declined under heavy sales by bears
a 24 per cent.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day ag
gregated 1872 900 shares including 1880 shares Lake
Shore. IT 400 shares Lackawanna & Western 25 500
shares Western Union, $500 shares North Western
ii, 200 shares st Paul $500 Elie.
The following were the closing quotations of Gov
The Portland daily press., 1877-12-01
FINANCIAL AND COM MERCEAL

Portland Wholesale Marker.
FRIDAY, November 30.-The markets are very dull
and there are signs of an improvement Sugars has
dropped of again and quote granulated at lOc ana
Extra G. at 9ic. Flour is dull and there are no large
sales to note. Corn is little or no better.