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The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
MINOR TET,EGRAMS

Senator Conklng has returned home from
his fishing tour, improved in health.
During July the coinage at the Philadelphia
mint was $4,000.
Walter Lewis, aged -, was drowned while
bathing at Waterbury, Conn, Saturday.
A new silver vault will be built at the Phila-
delphia mint to store 100000. weighing $50
pounds.
Mrs. Hayes is soon going to Fremont to put
her remodeled house in order for future resi-
dence. Her son, Webb Hayes, will, it is said,
become merchant in Toledo next spring.
Mrs. Lucy Pettis, a widow aged 80, while at
tempting to board the steamer Nahant at Bos-
ton, Wednesday afternoon, fell overheard and
died shortly after being taken from the wter.
In the hastings court at Petersburg, Va,
Saturday, a large number of citizens were in
dicted and convicted of not keeping certain
portions of the city in healthy condition.
The penalty is such fine as the court NAV
see fit in the case. The court deferred iudg-
ment until future day.
No advices have yet been received at the Ma
Wy Department from the frigate Powhatan,
which sailed from Port Royal the 18th ult..
for the coast of Cuba, for the purpose of MAX
ing inquiries into the recent alleged Spanish
insults to the American flag
ecu. John W. Phelps of Brattleboro, VT.
has written a letter formally accepting the
nomination for President by the National An
tl-Masonic Society. Gen. Phelps AYERS that
the dishonesty and corruption in the national
politics are traceable to Masonry.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
THE CROPS.
Magnificent Grain Harvests In the North
west,

west.
CHICAGO, July 31.-The Times publishes
Geographic crop reports from all sections OF
Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Dakota. In
Wisconsin the wheat crop is reported gener-
ally below last years in quality and quantity,
15,000000 being one of the estimates of the to-
tai crop. The reports from Iowa are more
favorable. The berry is superior, the yield 20
per cent. higher, and the acreage about the
same The harvest weather has been good
and no damage reported in the shocks. From
Minnesota reports of great crop come in
from all sections, especially from Northern
Minnesota The total acreage of the State in
wheat is put at 100000 acres For two weeks
past the weather has been most favorable for
ripening grain, and the grain is maturing in
magnificent shape, the berry being large,
plump and hard. The grand total yield of the
State is put at "A 000, 600 bushels. and the indi-
cations are that it will be principally No :,
with a large percentage OF No. l. Reports
from Dakota are almost similar to that of Min
nesota. A Sioux Falls dispatch says the crop
is in fine condition, is ripening slowly and
stands WELL The heads are long and well
filled. The berry is plump and large. South
ern Dakota never harvested such a crop. The
average yield per acre is set down at not less
than that of last year. The acreage is larger
by 80 per cent. than any previous crop.
DETROIT, July 31.-The Post and Tribune's
article on the crops of the state, gathered from
one hundred leading points in all sections of
the state now under cultivation, shows that
the continuous rains of the past few weeks
have inflicted less injury than was feared. The
wheat has been harve sted in good order, de-
spite somewhat unfavorable circumstances.
and the qualiteof the crop in half the locali-
ties is fair to very good. and in half the re-
mander injured slightly, but it is thought not
seriously. The total crop is believed to be con-
siderably larger than that of 49, which was
the largest crop ever harvested. The product
is estimated at 30. 600, 900 bushels. Reports as
to oats and hay are excellent, and the same is
true of all spring crops.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
ASIA.
Gen. Skobeloff's Campaign Against the
TurcOmanS.

Gen. Skobeloff's Campaign Against the
Turcomans.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 31.-Gen. Skobeloff
telegraphs that he started on the 18th on a re-
connoissance from Bami against the Tekka
Turcomans with light column of three COM
panies, three sotinas of cossacks, three light
and two mountain guns, and four mitrail-
leuses. He says they succeeded in destroying
much grain and provision stores between
Bami and Cock. After several bayonent en-
counters, Gen. Skobeloff, on the 18th, occu-
pied Isgan and Batykala. Gen. Skobeloff
marched on the 18th with the greater portion
of his column to reconno1tre Deugul Tepe and
Geek Tepe. Large masses of the enemys
horsemen were encountered. The Russians
advanced, fighting within 1000 PAGES of their
outworks beneath the shelter of which they
reconnoitred. The Russians retired at O'Clock
in the morning and despite frequent and de-
termined onslaughts, regained Isgan and
Bratykala the same evening, almost without
loss They re entered Bami on the I'D. Rus
ates killed and eight wounded The Tekkes
at Geek Tepe numbers 10000.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
STEAMBOAT DISASTERS.
The Aggregate Loss of Life Less This
Year Than Last.

The Aggregate Loss of Life Less This
Year Than Last.
WASHINGTON, July 31.-Gen. Dumont, Su-
pervingiInspector of steam Hvessels, today Hsaid
that in 1851, which was previous to the adOp
ton of the steamboat law, there were about
100 steamboats, running in the West, and of
which number &C were lost with an aggregate
loss of 62S lives. In 1879 there We're upwards
of 1900 steamboats, running in the West, and
notwithstanding the fact that boats in 1879
were on an average half as large again as those
running in 1851, and at least five times the
number of passengers were carried there were
only 10 boats lost, and but upon nine of these
lives were lost, aggregatingi177 persons. The
official statement recently completed shows
that the Pennsylvania railroad company be-
tween New York and Jersey City carry up
wards of Il, 900, 900 people annually. In 1857
tonnage of steamboats, plying on the Hudson
river averaged from 1900 to 1900 tons while at
present it exceeds $500 tons. On the sound the
average tonnage was 400 tons in 1875, while at
present it is about 2700 During the fiscal
year of 1879, the hydrostatic test has been APP
piled to number of boilers by the steamboat
inspectors, and in IS instances boilers gave way
under its pressure and were condemned. All
these tests were made in inaccessible localities;
where it is not possible, applying any other
method or process. Although the number
cannot be definitely stated there is every reason
to believe that Notwithstanding the recent
heavy loss of life from steamboat disasters the
aggregate is not so great as in the last fiscal
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DEATHS.

In Boston, Aug. l. Mrs. Margaret, wife of VIM.
Sadlier, aged So years.
Funeral from St. Dominic's church In this city,
Tuesday at o'clock a. m.
In Boston, July 81, Mary Hoffman, aged 20 years
i month IL days,
Funeral this morning at $50 O'Clock, from the
residence of Francis Hoffman, "a Washington ST.
In this city, July 81, Jamsey, youngest son OF
James and Isabella White, aged year mo- IA d.
street,
In Boston Highlands, July 3d. Mrs. II. X. Storer,
wife of f. T. Storer.
81 years, after painful illness of nearly six years.
In Waterford, July %, Mr.. William Hamln, aged
rs years.
III Boston, July "a, Mrs. Sarah A., wife of Hor-
ace Billings, aged 6S years.
In Oxford, July a. Willie, only child of Frank
W. and Tena Lord, aged year months
At Somerset Mills, July %, Fred H. Weymouth.
aged 20 years.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.

Death Of Prominent Citizen Of Winter
port.
WINTERPoRT, July 31.-Job Lord, aged 67,
much respected citizen of this place. died
this morning after lingering illness. He was
chairman of the board of selectmen number
of years and a prominent Mason.
Fatally Burned.
BRUNSWICK, August While George
Reyes, candy manufacturer, was lighting a
fire with kerosene last evening, his clothes
caught fire, seriously and probably fatally
burning him. The building in which he lived
and carried on his business was destroyed with
the contents. Loss 5000 or $780,
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, July 31.-Offices established:
Richmond Camp-grouud, .Sagadahoc county,
AlbionlD. Alexander postmaster.
Postmasters appointed-Jo H. Toothaker,
Chesterville, Franklin county; j. W. Perry,
Coral, Aroostook county; Andrew j. Hinck-
ley, South Lewiston, Androscoggin county.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
MONDAY MORNING. AUGUST 2.

October II. The Legislature will choose a
United States senator
Iowa will elect minor State officers and rep
resentatives in Congress on Tuesday, Novem-
Der 2, and vote upon the question of holding
convention to revise the Constitution OF the
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EUROPE.
The Porte and the Powers.

CoNsrANTINoPLE, July 31.-The Ambassa-
doris are without instructions from their
respective governments. Since the Porte's re-
ply to their collective note Abeddin Pasha has
promised the cession of Dukinge. 1t is hoped
consequently by the Porte that the proposed
naval demonstration will not be made. Ali
Pasha has been appointed Governor OF Adri-
anople.
The English missionary, DR.. Parsons, and his
two servants were murdered at Ismidt.
MADRID, Aug. 1.-Government contem-
plates sending war vessel to Turkish watersss
VIENNA, Aug. 1.-The statement that the
Porte intends to cede Duleiguo to Montenegro
is strengthed by dispatch of a Turkish naval
squadron to Dulciguo coast to enforce the
cessiOn.
Gold for Export to American.
LONDON, Au gust 1.-The Standard reports
that 100000 of gold have been purchased in
open market for export to America.
Gladstone Seriously Ill.
LONDON, July 31.-Gladstone caught chill
after leaving the House of Commons Friday
and is now suffering from congestion of the
left lung. The latest bulletin issued Sunday
evening says his condition is less favorable ow-
ing to slight fever, but there is no immediate
his condition,
Foreign Notes.
The bank of the Province of Porto Alique,
Brazil, has been robbed of $125, 900.
A BuenoS AyreS dispatch says the rebels re
still holding out at Dolores.
Great damage has been done the to crops in
France by thunder storm.
The National of Paris asserts thaS at a conse-
quence of legitimate misgivings expressed by
the press and the public, government has
abandoned the idea of sending a military mis-
sion to Greece.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02

FFyASAOES. a fuIs lire OF SeusCunblc
4 Goods always ON hand
q. H. CHEgI,FV ogT a., lif1Gl. 3
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Denial by Gen. Simon Cameron.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 31.-In an interview
just had with Gen. Simon Cameron he declar-
ed that the remarks on political subjects at
tributed to him in correspondence in the New
York Herald, under the date of July 26, were
false. sIn the correspondence Gen. Cameron lis
held to have said that his son, Don, gave
Hayes $4,000 pocket money in the Presidential
campaign OF 1876. He is also alleged to have
criticised Blaine, Tilden, Hancock and other
distinguished men with great freedom
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
Press Comments on Hancock's Letter.

NEW YORK, July 31.-The Express says
that Hancock's letter is in accord with
the sentiments of the Democratic party. 1t
expresses the best sentiment of the country. 1t
shows that the writer has clear head, a
sound judgment and a patriotic heart. 1t will
meet with hearty response everywhere and
raise Hancock still higher in public estima-
ton.
The Commercial Advertiser says: IF Han.
cocks letter occasionally falls into the alb
surdity of connecting the Constitution of the
fathers and the amendments of the Republi-
can party as the results of the war of the rebel
lion with the men and party who made the
war and have labored ever since to nullify
its results, he can be pardoned on the ground
that he was expected to say something about
the true principles of the government of the
Union of the States and the government of
the States themselves. Less than riding both
hobbies at once would not have been pleasing
to the Southern sources Of his nomination.
The Post says: Hancock's letter is dignifed
in tone and moderate in statement If that
negative strength sought consists in stimula-
ting no asperities, in arousing no opposition
and in offending nobody, its treatment of the
political situation may be regarded as wise
and polite. Certainly there is nothing in the
letter to kindle bad passions; nothing which
will provoke hostility. 1t cannot offend any
body If on the other hand that positive
strength is sought which consists not only in
clear definition of abstract doctrine, but also
in distinct and forcble application of practical
measures, it will scarcely be pretended that
the letter is very valuable contribution to
the canvass.
The World compares Gen. Hancock's letter
with Gen. Garield's saying that Hancock's
does not show the hand of politicians, but is
Hancocks own work from the first to the last
word. There is not in General Hancock's let
ter single expression which can fairly be
called the expression of partisan. There is
nothing in it which airy critic can object to as
coming with an i'll grace from soldier in
active command, bound to obey the lawful
orders of his superiors without regard to their
political opinions. And yet Gen. Hancock's
simple, direct statement of what all Democrats
esteem to be elementary truths concerning the
nature of onr government is the most formid-
able arraignment that could be devised of the
Republican party and of the sectional spirit
and arbitrary methods in which that party has
administered the government the past fifteen
years. His plain declaration that he will give
himself to a 'sedulous and scrupulous care of
the public credit" will rally to his support the
conservative common sense of business men
throughout the country.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
SOUTHERN LAWLESSNESS.

Murderers and their Friends Resisting
Arrest-Prospect of a Wholesale Hang
ing.
ATLANTA, July 81 Gov. Colquitt went to
Jonesboro last night with the Gate City
Guards of Atlanta to prevent any attempt to
rescue the prisoners jailed on charge of the
murder of Mile Thompson, beating her
father and mother and fatally wounding her
brother. Jonesboro was in great excitement
over the affair all yesterday. Sheriff Archer
met with resistance in attempting to arrest
some parties charged with the crime, Seven
prisoners were brought to Atlanta by the
Gate City Guards and jailed here for safe
keeping, and others will probably be arrested.
Sam Cook, one of the prisoners, turned States
evidence and implicated all the rest, but sub
sequently retracted and said he was frightened
into confession. There is an uncompromising
demand for full investigation, and if the
guilty parties are found Georgia will have a
wholesale hanging.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
FratiCiGe.

CHICAGO, July 31'-Michael Mackin was
shot and fatally wounded by his brother
William while trying to enter the house of the
latter against his will. William is an indus
trious working man. About o'clock he was
absent when Michael went to his house -intox-
icated aud abused Williams wife. On
William return his wife told him and when
Michael returned he was refused admission.
A quarrel ensued, they clinched and William
began punching Michael with revolver
when it was discharged.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
The Howgate Expedition.

ST. JOHNS, N. f., July 31.-The Howgate
expedition steamer Gulnare left st, Johns ON
Friday for Lady Franklin Bay Oh trial trip.
Her engines work most satisfactorily. A new
corps of engineers, selected from the staff of
the Newfoundland sealing steamers to super
sede those who joined the Gulnare at Wash
ington, has inspired confidence in all on
board The first port of call will be Disco
beyond which, it is the opinion of old sealing
( and whaling captains, the Gulnare will be I'M
able and untitled to pass.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
Havana Market.

(By Te1egraph.)
HAVANA. July 31.-Sugar-Towards the end of
the week activity set in owing to rise in exchanges
but, although buyers acceded to the demands of
holders, the latter again exhibited higher preten-
sions; No 10 to ~ d S 81a@91s reals gold per ar
robe; No 10 to 20 d at 1O6llA reals; Molasses
Sugar, common to fair, at TAGS reals Centrifu-
galsSugar SO deg. polarization in boxes and hhds
914@9M reals. Molasses quiet.
Spanish gold 20@2 2O1a. Exchange is firm; on
United States 60 days gold at 91 a91s prem; short
sight do at 9s4 9l0A prem; London at 1914920
prem; Paris 5Hs prem.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
THE INDIANS.

Return of the Siouxlto the United States.
WINNIPEG, July 31.-Superintendent Walsh
of the mounted police has arrived here from
Wood Mountain. He says two-thirds of the
Sioux Indians have returned to their reserva-
with Sitting Bull, are in American territory
between Milk and Missouri rivers, but they
have not as yet surrendered.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
European Markets.
By Telegfaph.)

By TeIegfaph.)
LONDON. July 31.-Consols at 50 for money and
account.
LONDON, July 3I-12.30 P. M.-American securi-
ties-United States bonds, IS, l0512; 41as, 1145s
As 1925. ~
Erie ASS.
LIVERPOOL, July 3I-12.5O P. M.-Flour at los
9l2s; Winter Wheat at los CLOS 4d; Spring Wheat
IS 6dd9s 4d; California average at 9s 10d; club
do at 9s 9d@1Os 4d; Corn at IS; Peas at 7s07s Id.
Provisions, &c,-Pork at 62s; Beef at 5Ss; Cheese
at 53s; Lard 39s Sd; Bacon at 38sd40s; Tallow at
34s Cd at London Ais.
LIvERPooLJuly 31-12.3O P.M.-Cotton market
closed to-day and Monday.
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A Balloon Adrift;

CINCINNATI, Aug. IA dispatch from
Youngstown, Ohio, says that captive balloon
at that place we'll inflated, while up with
man and woman, from the country, broke
loose yesterday, assembled to great height and
disappeared in a northeasterly direction. Dis
patches were sent ahead to keep lookout for
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
NEW YORK.
Important Conference Of Republican

Important Conference of Republican
NEW YORK, July 31.-A joint session of the
National Committee with the Congress
sional committee will be held in this city Aug
ust 5, Gems. Garfield and Arthur signifying
Prominent Republicans from different states
are invited, and the following are expected to
attend: Senators Conkling, Blaine, Cows.
Proctor of Vermont, Long of Massachusetts.
York, ex-Govs. Morgans. Fish, Thurlow
Weed, George William Curtis and Marshall o
Roberts.
Robbed of All His Savings.
George Montegreffo aged 65, of Madison
street, reported to-day that while a passenger
robbed him of $500, the savings of life
time. The money was placed in an inner
pocket Of his vest and he being too parsimon-
ious to engage stateroom, lay on bench on
the deck all night, and when he landed in
New York his money was gone. Detectives
are on his case.
Fire and FataliAccident.
NEW YORK, Aug. l.
A fire occurred to-day in the storehouse of
the Atlantic Dock Company, a four story gran
lite building No Ferry Place, Brooklyn The
storehouse was occupied by the American
Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing Company.
Damage $4,000, the building being pretty
well Quilted.
A boy named John Jauntry who had
climbed up on rock at Hamilton Avenue fer
ry to get a view of the fire, was knocked off
by an incoming boat and crushed to death.
Tanner on His Thirty Fifth Day.
At noon to-day Tanner entered on the 35th
day of his fast He slept well the night previ-
GUS and appeared refreshed this morning. He
kept to the gallery all day and was attacked
with nausea and VOMITING at different periods,
throwing up a mixture of bile and mucus.
failing every day, but there was no doubt he
would finish his self imposed task He
thought that frequent attacks of vomiting
showed the coats of the stomach were some
what in1amed
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Fourty -Four Horses Burned to Death.

GREENBRIER, White Sulphur Springs, W
V, August This morning fire broke out in
the stables belonging to the Springs company
and forty-four horses-twenty belonging to
the Springs company and twenty-four to
guests-were burned. The Ere was caused by
the carelessness of servants. Buildings unin-
sured.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
MARRIAGES

In this city, July 81. by Rev. A. s. Ladd, Geo. P
Cornish and Miss Katie D. Stephenson, both of
Portland.
In Bridgton, July "a, Chas. e. Riley of Bridgton
and Miss Sadie A. Kollock of Lynn.
In Brighton, May 10, Jabez M. Lane and Miss
Carrie II. Whitney.
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Arrested for Forging Medical Diplomas.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. Rev. T. B.
Miller, Dean of Philadelphia University of
Medicine and Surgery, was arrested tonight
upon charge of forgery. The alleged forgery
consists in ante-dating series of lecture tickets
at the time Of granting certificate to stu
dent in writing the names of professors on
them.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
METEOROLOGICAL,

INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT rwENTY-FoUH
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIaNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, D. c.,
Aug 2, 1 A. NJ.
For New England,
increasing cloudiness, possibly occasional rain,
southeast to southwest winds, stationary OF
lower temperature and barometer.
Cautionary signals continue from Cape
Henry to Barnegat and are ordered for Sandy
Hook
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Vanderbilt Schemes in Canada

OTTAWA, July 31.-It is said here that
Vanderbilt is negotiating for the charter of
the Toronto and Ottawa Railway, to purchase
the North Shore Railway, and push on the
construction Of the Coteau Landing Railway,
all in opposition to the Grand Trunk interests.
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INDEREAA Efsd. baskets, sofJns.
~ Robes, aud every u.slte for funerals.
MCkENNA 4 D0J0HER S24 Congress st
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Bank Statement.
New York stock and Money Market.

lBy Telegraph.)
NEW YORK, July SIP. M.aThe bank statement
is less favorable showing SaooUtto loss s the re-
Sterling Exchange shows but little variation. We
quote bankers asking rates, go days bills at 482
per G (of S4.S665 par value), and demand
$4S4A against S4821s and 4S3Ts one week ago.
Commercial bills SO@4 801s gold.
inc following uo-daY's closing quotations of
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
NOTICE

N0THCE.-For the past thirty three wears,
CONGRESS- Yeast Powder has been extern
sivey sold. 1t has always been made pure and
healthy, and Is today without rival
90 SHADES English Mustard, and Congress Yeast
Powder. are standard always reliable.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02

Passed Port NIulgrave Ms, July 2Sth. barques Il l.
Sweat, from Portland for Pctou; j Carlton, New
York for do.
AR at ii alifax goth. schs L f Warren, johnson,
Boston, (and cid for Brdgwater)
Ar at Musquash, NIB. 29th, sch Gamma, Robinson
Machias, to load for New York.
Cid 2Sth, sch Winner. Frye, New York.
CID at st John, NIB, 29th, sehs May Bell, Colwell,
and Haley Ann, Ham, Roekland; Emu, Colwell, and
toilette, Colwell, do.
Ar at do 30th, schs VIM Cargill, Low, Deer Isle;
Virginia, Armstrong, Passport; Anna Frye. Bryant,
Pembroke.
Cid 3Oth. ship Andrew jackson, Bartlett, Liver
pool, (and sailed9
SPOKEN.
July 25 lat 80 20. lon 60 o. barque A Adams,
from New York for Monteyideo
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Portland Daily Wholesale Marker,
PORTLAND. July 81.
Sugar advanced 1sc again to-day; granulated is
now quoted at 101ac and Extra at 1Oc.
The following are Joday's quotations OF Plour
Grain, Provisions. &C.
The Portland daily press., 1880-08-02
California Mining stocks.
The Wool Market.

Boston, July 31-[Reported for the Pressl.-The
following is list of prices quoted this afternoons:
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New Potatoes, y Dbl.
FINme

new fotasoes, p Dbl. ...-...1 5o91 rs
Flour. ssrapn
Superine.. 3 1914 25 Yellow Corn
Extra Spring. % OO95 rs car lots s5
Xxx Spring. SO 00a6 60lH. NJ. "a
Patent Spring Oats, n A.
Wheats. III 5odS rs Sacked Bran 10
Michigan Win Midg 500 * x
ter best..-.5 1905 90 Corn bag lots w
Low Grade Meal z.
Michigan. I'D 0005 so Oats aaGtE
st. Louis Win Bran 81 3o
ter fair ....5 1896 90 Mid'rgs caSg
Winter good. ..6 0O16 25 Rye, @I,o
Winter best. 6 5096 10 G9sav.sysus ~
PFoaace Mesa Beet. 8 5O0IO 90
TURKEYS. 1919 Ez Mess. 10 75G5ll 90
GhicKens...... I4g1o Plate. III 5Ol11 rs
Eggs. is t16 Pork SsA~ '0
Onions, p bbl.5 5015 75 Backs. , 10 OOa1 o Ok
~, crate; ,.g9G W Clear. ID 0Old1S 25
Round gs...61s@1 Mess. .13 5O914 90