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The Portland daily press., 1878-01-10
THURSDAY MORNING, JAN. 10.
In the House Of its Friends.

u
M. Henri Cernuschi, the eminent bi-metal-
iist' has written letter to Mr.. B. f. Nourse of
Boston, in which while arguing for the double
standard he frankly says he does not think 1t
wise for this country alone to undertake the re-
monetization of silver. To keep silver at par
with gold, France, England and the United
States must all adopt it. These are the conse-
quences, as set forth by him, of the remonetlz.
alton of the old silver dollar:
All the new silver of Nevada and the old sill
yer of Germany would be brought to the Amer
can mint for coinage, and all gold would be ex-
ported from America to Europe. Against this
assertion the Cincinnati Commercial quotes
France, where silver aud gold circulate side by
SIDE, and from where gold is not exported.
That is true; but why is gold not exported from
France? Because silver is not coined, and con-
sequenty no silver is introduced into France.
Should France reopen her mint to silver she
would absorb the American and German silver
aud lose her gold. But with the United States
coming silver at the ratio 16, France cannot re-
open her mint for coming franc pieces, which
are at the ratio 155 and then the United States
will sell at premium all their gold dollars
against silver. In fact, the United States will
become silver monometallic country, just the
same as English India.
Here it is asked, what will then be the rela-
tive value of silver and gold on the general
market, especially In London? I answer, al
iodys fUctadting While America has gold to
give in exchange for silver the value of silver
can be high When the American gold shall
be exhausted the value of silver will be weak.
Various foreseen and unforeseen circumstances
will later determine continuous changes in the
respective values of gold and silver. Without
bi-metallic law fixing the same legal ratio in
the principal countries, the relative value OF
gold and silver cannot be more stable than the
relative value of sugar and cOtfea
Ii Europe coins only gold and the United
States only silver, it is certain that the Euro.
pean capitalist will be reluctant to make in.
vestments In American securities What is to
be done in Europe with the silver dollars pro
duced as rentes (income) from these securities
These silver dollars must be sold to procure
European money,-that is, gold. The uucer
taioty is so great that the European marke
will be closed to the American bonds and Sc
curities,
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Delaware & Laekawanna. .
tInntio a DcniHn Tnloo...n
Brighton Cattle Market.

rOA ehO WeOh OuuluS wednesday, Ja0 y.
Amount OF stock at market-Cattle 265i; Sheep
and Lambs 1900; Swine 200: number of Western
Cattle 2203; Eastern Cattle 1913; Mich Cows and
Northern Cattle 235.
Prices of Beef Cattle y 100 tbs live weight-Extra
quality at Sc l2a a 50; first quality at IS 625 "a
90; second quality at S. l21 a 5O third quality
at "a 90 q 90: poorest grades of coarse Oxen,
Bulls. &C., at 3 30 q %.
Brighton Hides g cents y ID. Brighton Tai
low - a &c " lib.
Country Hides q &c p ID; Country Tallow 0 q
&c p fb.
Cali Skins 10 @ lie D 10 Sheep Skins 75c a 81 25
Lamb Skins 75c q 81 % each
Working Oxen-Not much call for them, and but
few pairs in market. The trade for Working Oxen
has held out until late this season. and farmers have
in most instances got fully supplied. We did not
hear of any sales
Store CatteMost Of the small Cattle brought into
market that that are in fair condition are bought
up by butchers to slaughter. Not much call foI
Store Cattle.
Mich Cows-Extra S55 a S95: ordinary S25 a So
81 head Good Cows usually sell quick at fair prices
Most OF those offered in market TOR sale are OF com
mon grade.
Sheep and Lambs-There were noue from Maine
Those from the West were owned by Mr.. Hollis auC
taken to the Abattor to be slaughtered. Northern
Sheep and Lams sold at decline.
Swine-No Store Pigs at market. Fat Hogs 1900
| prices 54 ~ ID live weight.
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LOUISIANA.
Gov. Nichols, Massare.

NEW ORLEANS Jan. Ex-Governor Nichols
message to the legislature makes no alluson to
the national finance measures but devotes con-
siderable space to the financial affairs of the
state He says the belief may be Justly enter
tanned that all warrants issued for the year 1877
will be paid from collections made duriug the
year. The total consolidated debt when the
funding is com pleted will be $11, 785, 293 which
does not include the unpaid interest of the cou-
pons due January. 1874 and prior aud the out
standing interest due on warrants, amounting
10 all to about 100000, nor does it include the
bonds commonly known as property bank
bonds, which the board of liquidation have de-
cided to be not properly fundable. The assess
ed valuation for the year will be between S176-
0000 900 aud $180,O00,000. Interest on CONSOLE
dated bonds is to be paid from levy of 81 mills
on that amount
In consequence of the abstraction of books
from the auditors office it becomes impossible
to learn the amount Of what is known as the
floating debt, and the Governor suggests the
appointment of a commission of state officers,
or members of the legislature, before whom
the holders of any claim of that nature should
be directed within a reasonable time to present
for examination such claim, under penalty of
being barred. The situation of affairs of the
state and condition of her citizens, invoke a
most rigid economy. No unnecessary or use
less expense, or Office, should be allowed to re-
main.
The Governor concludes by entering a
solemn protest against the recent action of the
majority of the q. s. Senate under the forms of
the constitution in refusing to Louisiana th ,
representation in that body to which she was
entitled, by rejecting the claim 10 seat therein
of Henry M, Spofford,
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-10

AUGUSTA, j an 9-rhe Legislature is now
fully organized, and business has commenced
in good earnest. The joint standing commit
tees were announced 10 both branches yester-
day aud gave very general satisfaction. The
presiding officers have sh own most excellent
judgment and thorough understanding of the
qualification of the members for the various
positions to which they have been assigned
The making up of these committees is a most
difficult task, and they are to be congratulated
upon the very acceptable manner in which it
has been done.
The committee on senatorial votes have or
gained and will commence work Immediately
upon the Aroostook election case. 1t will not
be strangeif soma startling developments are
made in this case before either Mr.. Burleigh or
Mr. Madigan are seated
Mr. Nehemiah Poland thinks that the seat
in the house occupied by Hiram Bliss, Jr, of
Washington, belongs to him and has put in
remonstrance against Bliss holding it, AL
though Hiram is not politician L think the
chances are in his favor, as his case has been
thoroughly investigated by the Governor and
Council and found to be straight.
1t looks as if somebody wants to get his paw as
a member of the House without being elected.
The Department reports were presented
yesterday in the Senate and properly referred
The report Of the off GERS of the American Asy-
lum for Deaf and Dumb Mutes at Hartford,
Conn.,, shows that Maine has forty-three pupils
in that institution under the patronage of the
state.
A joint special committee has been raised, to
which will be referred the prohibitory law and
all temperance legislation. This is indicative
of considerable business upon the subject of
temperance.
The Maine General Hospital ask the Legis-
lature for an appropriation of $4,000, and the
Orphan Asylum at Bangor $4,000.
A bill was introduced in the House today to
establish court of insolvency n this state. 1t
divides the state into three districts, and court
is to be holden in Portl and. Augusta and Ban
gor. The Portland court will be held monthly
excepting July and August.
Wednesday next the committee on fisheries
will consider the petition to protect the shore
fisheries of Maine from depredations of porgie
fishermen.
A hearing was had this afternoon before the
committee on elections on the contested seat in
the House between Farrell and Cyr, but no de-
cision reached.
The committee on education will visit the
Normal School at Pennington, Wednesday,
RoDERICK,
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which crossed the Balkans under Gen. Gourko

which crossed the Balkans under Gen. Gourko
comprises 90, 900 infantry
The Daily Telegraph's special from Pera says
MeRemet Ali has gone to arrange an armstice.
The correspondent understands that the Porte
has agreed to pfoprose six weeks armis!ee
on condition that the belligerents maintain
their present positions, and the peace negotia-
tons Will commence as soon as the armistice
comes into operation,
The Times Vienna correspondent telegraphs:
The fact that Russia has reiterated her declara.
ton that an armistice is to be settled by the
commanders OF the forces in the field and not
by plenipotentiaries shows that Russia has not
acquisced 10 Atne compromise proposed
by England that the powers of the command
ers should be limited to military details while
the main stipulation should be settled by special
plenipotentiaries. 1t is not known in St. Pet
sian ambassador at London, has yet presented
this reiterated declaration to Lord Derby.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 8.
The hollowness of Turkish resistance in the
Trajan Pass, is regarded here a sign that the
Turkish losses are irretrievable. 1t is pointed
out that the Russian losses though great, are
considerably less than half of single normal
years contingent of recruits.
CoNsTATINoPLE, Jan. 9.-Kiernan's special
says that acting upon the advice of Lord Derby
the Sultan has ordered the Turkish command
ers to conclude an armistice direct with the
Russian generals.
A council of ministers have agreed upon the
conditions of an armistice and submitted them
to the Sultan's approval. In opening direct ne
gotiations purely for military armistice, the
Porte Is SAID to ba acting upon Lord Derby
advice.
$40 A. M.-The Sultan has approved th,
armistice conditions mentioned in a previou
despatch as having been submitted to him, ant
Raouf Pasha, Minister of sWar has ordered
commanders in the field to conclude an arms
| tice with Russian commanders. Before agree
ing on this course Server Pasha, Turkish For
egn Minister, telegraphed to the Turkish Am
bassador at London, instructing him to reques
Lord Derby to arrange with Russia the condi
| tons of an armistice. Derby replied that Rus
STA would not entertain such proposal, an
counselled direct negotiations between the bel
ligerents. 1t is stated negotiations continu
between England and Russia on the question
| of mediation. The Chamber of Deputies hav
| ing heard the explanations of the minister, de
clared them satisfactory, and especially ar
| proved Server Pasha's foreign policy. All tn
ministers were present during the debate.
Il
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Threats of the MOLLY m,yuires

NEW YORK, Jan. ga Sudbury, Pa, DIES.
patch says that the announcement Of the final
decision of the court to hang Pat Hester the
liking of the Molly Msguires," has raised
much excitement among the lawless elment of
the Shamokin region. The Mollies are organ
izng and arming themselves for desperate
work. About 500 members of the gang have
rendezv0uzed in the mountains, and trouble is
feared. Capt. Anderson, chief of the coal and
iron police has increased his force, and the
local authorities have prepared for the worst
Those barbingers of approaching disturbances,
coffin notices, have been freely disseminated in
certain districts, and several persons who have
incurred the enmity of the outlaws, have been
notified to gut the country. Those who are ac-
quainted with the situation are apprehensiye
Of general and fearful outbreak.
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DIED.

In this city. Mr.. Newell ". Foster aged IS years.
Funeral services Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
at bis late residence, No. 113 Newbury street.
In FTyeburg. Jan. Z. Fred Sherman only child of
Albion P. and Hattie W. Gordon, aged 10 years.
In Augusta, Jan. 4, Mrs. Nancy Robins, aged 80
years months.
At the Maine Insane Hospital, Dec. 90, Rev. Noah
Hobart. of The Maine Conference of the NJ L. Church.
aged 63 years months
In Rockland, Dec. 80, Mr.. William Flint, aged 90
years months.
In Lewiston, Jan. 6, Mr. Benjamin Randall, aged
81 years months.
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MAINE.
Rockland Representative Election

Rockland Representative Election.
RocKLAND, Jan. 9.-At Representativ cleo
tion to-day to fill vacancy, Col. Timothy Will
liams, Republican, was elected by plurality
of twenty-three over Col. G. W. Kicker, Demo-
cratic candidate, in total vote of only seven
hundred and sixty-six. In ward seven Jere-
miah Tolman received forty-one votes from
those in favor of setting off that ward as new
town.
Aroostook Items.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Jan. "a blacksmith
shop OF Percy B. Saywood at Limestone, was
burned yesterday. Loss about $500.
Weather moderated; snowin to-day.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Brutal Murder inf Rochas,ox

ROCHESTER, Jan. 9.-Mrs Hiram Berry a
widow 30 years old, was shot aud killed IN her
house at New Durham, at 2 p. m. TO-DAY. bv
John l. Pnkham. who has been at work foy
her. Pinkham was Intoxicated and heinz ran
rimanded by her for his coodition, got donbla
barreled gan and shot her in the face. killing
her instantly. He ran fro the house and cnt
his throat with knife, but not fatally and was
overtaken by Cyrus Rollins, one of the select
men, who arrested him. Pinkham il fortv
years old. ''
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The National Parry.

TOLEDO, Jan. GA call has been issued for
convention of the National party in this city
on the 22d of February, to take action against
the finance policy of the ADMINISTERS ton.
Among the signers are Wendell Phillips of
Massachusetts, Peter Cooper of New York,
Thomas d, Hoxey of New Jersey, Alexander
Campbell of Illinois, Blanton Duncan OF Ken
lucky, and Moses w. Field of Michigan.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-10

Diseases of acholeraic type prevail, or there is
cause to apprehend visit from them, the system
should be toned regulated and reinforced by A
course of Hostetters Stomach Bitters. Perfect di
gestion and regular habit of body are the best safe
guards against such maladies and both are secured
by this inestimable tonic and Alternative. The Bitters
are also extremely serviceable in remedying such
disorders. 1fpromptly taken in bilious collie, diar-
rh@a and cholera morbus, the disease is usually
frustrated. In darrhoea cases. it is only necessary
to restore the tone of the relaxed bowels and this is
OF the specific effects of this medicines Wind on
the stomach, heartburn, biliousness, nausea head
ache and other symptoms of disturbance in the
gastric and hepatic regions also speedily relieved
by this excellent remedy AS a family medicine it is
invaluable. since it promptly and completely reme-
dies those ailments which are of most frequent oc-
currence iapSeod&WIw
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5000 Eastern Railroad new sss, 1906
Boston Bank statement.
New York stock snd MONEY markes.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9-Evening-Money easy at 6
a per cent. on call, closing at per cent.
Sterling Exchange quiet at 4Sl q 4S13 for sixty
days and 4s4k a 4S5 for demand.
Gold opened and closed at 1921 with sales in the in
The ciearnces were $l3,42 900. Customs receipts
$4,000. The Treasury disbursements were $751;
for interest and 100000 for bonds. Governments
are firm. Railroad bonds firm.
The transactions at the Stock Exchange to-day ag
gregated III 600 shares Including $50 shares Lake
Shore, 1000 shares st Paul, $4,000 shares North
Western, $500 shares Lackawana, GAO New York
Central, 1900 shares Western Union, 1000 shares
Pacific Mail.
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LONDON, Jan. 9-12SO P. M.-Consols at 90 t5-1t
for money and account.
LONDON, Jan. 9-12.3O P. M.-American securi.
ties-United States bonds, Cts, 1885, new IS, 1864
new ass 1O4; lO-ivs 1O7l; Illinois Central at al New
Jersey Central 143.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 9-123O P. M.-Cotton market
dull and easier Mddling uplands at 6sd do orleans
fo- speculation aud EXPORT receipts 2,10O bales in
GLIDING $50 American.
PARIS, January 9.-Rentes 1857 Coo.
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MARRIED.

In this city, Jan. g. by Rev. f, SouthwOrth, VIM.
Ross and Miss Annie L. DennisOn. both of Portland
In Biddetord. Jan. l. Chas L. Hill and Miss Hattie
L. Goldsbrough.
In Lewiston. Jan. 6. H. L. Symonds, Esq, of New
Gloucester, and Miss Fannie f. Goulder OF Lewiston.
j. Robbins.
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Italy secure, no matter what the character of
her King may be. The ministry governs and
not the King and the ministry are responsible
to the representatives of the people, Only the
corruption of the latter can arrest her rapid
nr0sreSs.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Cattle-receipts 800 head ship
ments 800 head; shipping dull and weak at OO a
so.
Hogs-recepts 4S, 900 head; shipments 1900 head ;
all grades shade lower quality poorer mixed packing
at 90 10; light hogs at 90 @ 10 choice heavy
shipping at Is q 20, closing heavy; many unsold.
Sheep-receipts 1900 head; strong and active 3 rs
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-10
Newly Married Comics,

Who have hosts of Silver Presents TO take of,
will find "SILVER WHITE the best artic to use
for keeping them in good order it polishes up all
manner of Silverware quickly and easily. Jewellers
and Druggists sell it. DENNISoN 8 CO., Boston.
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IT is QUITE A MISTAKE to think that Bright's
Disease, Kidney, Bladder and Glandular Affections,
Gravel, Diabetes, Dropsy and Urinary Complaints,
cannot be cured. HUNTS REMEDY thoroughly
cures these Diseases. All diseases of the Kidneys
Bladder and Urinary Organs, are cured by HUNTS
REMEDY,
CLARK's TooTHACHE DROPS cure instantly.
jams eodSw1w
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Another SwindIer of widows and Or.
phaus

BARNETT, VT, Jan. 9.-Caledonia county il
greatly excited over the recent discovery that
hon. j. ID. Abbott, who was entrusted with a
large amount of funds of widows, farmers and
estates, and who enjoyed the utmost Confidence
OF the community, is defaulter in many thou
sand dollars. Immediately upon bis exposure
he attempted suicide this afternoon, taking
poison, and it IS thought be will die.
The Portland daily press., 1878-01-10

In the Massachusetts Senate yesterday a re-
solve was introduced strongly favoring gold as
the standard currency and condemning the
Bland silver bill aud like legislation as tending
to reputation,
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WASHINGTON.
The RcassembIiug of Couure.s.


WASHINGTON Jan. 9-Tkere will be a ouor-
UNI of Senators tomorrow on the reassembling
of Congress. About 40 are already in the CITY,
1t is not so certain that there will be q quorum
in the House, although about 100 members
have remaiaod in Washington during the re-
cess. 1t is not anticipated that any business of
interest will be transacted until Monday. The
first business in the House is the pending reso-
luton of Representative Wood proposing to
instruct the principal standing committees to
inquire into any errors, abuses or frauds in the
administration and the execution of the exist
ing laws. with the view to ascertain what
changes and reformation can be made so as to
promote the integrity, economy and efficiency
of the several departments.
The Moranf Keys Controversy.
Col. Ward 81. Lamon, attorney for the Nor
ant Guano Co., has addressed letter to the
Secretary of State giving the particulars of the
removal from the Morant Keys of the parties
engaged in removing guano by theIcommander
OF British man-of-war, who compelled the
hauling down of the American flag The COM
pany claim the protection of eur government.
and earnestly ask that the British government
be required ia all respects to Immediately re-
store the status quo on the keys, also indemnify
the company for the wrong and damage in the
premises. The subject will at once take a d.
pl0matic direction.
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MEMORANDA.

The Greek barque Moshee, from Barcelona for Port
land put INTO Gloucester 9th with loss OF Sails The
steam tug A Warren will take her in tow.
Brig Mariposa. Fletcher, at Fall River 9Th from
Galveston, reports a succession of heavy NE and
NV gales after leaving the TOrtugas and 10 days
North of Hatteras; lost aud split sails.
The hull and top gear of sehr Hattie Coombs, OF
Rockand before reported ashore at Delaware Break
water was sold 5th inst for 1898.
Sch Teaser. Tobin, from Elizabethport for Port
land, s repairing at Vineyard Haven.
Sch Warren Sawyer, erie. from Hoboken for Port
land lost large anchor and broke windlass on Nam
tucket Shoals 4th inst,
Ship Marcia Greeneaf, Bunker, dragged ashore in
Reaufort Roads, So. night of the Sd inst, and came
5tn somewhat strained.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM AUGUSTA.

special to Press,l
The Committees-COntesie Seats in the
Senate and House-The Pro hibitory
Law-The Proposed HnsoIvent Law.
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Clearing House Trausacttous.

The Clearing House Of the Portland Banks report
the transaction of business as follows to-day:
Gross Exchanges. 1888 10
Net Balances. ....... ,.........."...... BLAST 90
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NoTIcE-The old fashioned and common yeasts
which ferment bread, are rapidly being supplanted
by the Congress Yeast Powder; the best baking
powder in the world. Try it,
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DEPARTURES oE sTEAmsHIPs.
NEWS.
POgT OF PORTLAND.
Wednesday, San. @.
ARRIVED.

Wednesday, San. o.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Daminion, (Br) Roberts, Liverpool
mdse to David Torrance 81 Co.
steamship EleanOra, johnson. New York-passen-
gers and mdse to Henry Fox. Reports at 4 p IN, on
Tuesday 1S miles of Cape Cod, passed the schr
Trenton, with loss of main and fore booms. jbboom,
and Sails in the late gale. Crew had suffered severe
ly by cold and exposure. The Trenton was in tow Of
a fisherman, making port.
Sch L. Ii Smith, Leach, Boston for Bucksport.
CLEARED.
Sch City of Chelsea, Goodwin, New York; Rum
cry.
Sch Tennessee. Pillbury, Rockland master.
Sch Exact, Kimball, Boothbay-Nathl Blake.
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Chicago OatlIe Marker.

Providence Print Cloths Market,
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. 9.-The Printing ,cloth
market still quiet and without change in prices.
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FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

Ar at Vineyard Haven Sth inst, sch st Croix, from
Pascagoula Tor Boston,
Ar at Pensacola sth, brig Ambrose Light Schwatz,
Demarara.
Ar at Demarara Nov 0, brig Agenora, Crockett, I'm
Liverpool,
Ar at Gibraltar prov to sth inst, baroue Aberdeen,
Savage, Philadelphia; brig Ada l. White, White,
New York
Sid FIN Liverpool sth inst, ship John Il Berry, En-
erson. Key West.
Sid fm Cadz prev to 9th inst, brig Carrie Puring-
ton, Doaue. st Thomas.
New York. 9th-Brig Sarah NJ Loring, from Dema-
rara remains ashore in Hog Island Inlet.
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Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water COMMUNICATING bush corn meal to &
e. No
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n UstuM SILVIA uAAEACA
lSales at the Brokers' Board, Jan. 9 ]

[Sales at the Brokers' Board, Jan. 9
$4,000 Eastern Railroad 3ts, 1906. ....... 54a
$4,000 40. 54H
$50 Eastern Railroad. ................., ....... Al
50 Eastern Railroad. Observation-Disclosures. Al
Second Call.
$4,000 Eastern Railroad new 3As, 19O6......... IS
Sales at Auction.
$500 Maine State 6's, 1889. n.112a
Is Bates Manufacturing Co...............,77 q TIL
York Manufacturing Company. 14123
3 Boston a. Maine Railroad ................ 98t
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Observation-Disclosures

INDICATIONS FOB THE MKT TWENTY wor,p
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL.
OFFICER. Washington, DC,
Jan. 10 n M
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For New England

and the Middle states northeast to southeast
winds, falling barometer, cloudy ana rainy
weather, stationary temperature
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Foreign Notes.

The Toronto Parliament was opened yester-
day by Lieut.. Gov. Mcdonald.