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DOn't Whine.

Don't be whining about not hav.
ing "a fair chance. Throw a sensible
man out of a window, he'll fall on
his feet and ask the nearest way TO
his work. The more you have to
begin with, the less you will have in
the end. Money you earn yourself
is much brighter than any you can
get out of the dead mems bags. A
scant breakfast in the morning Of
life whets the appetite for feast
later in the day. He who has tasted
a sour apple will have the more rel
ish Tor a sweet one. Your present
want will make future prosperity
all the sweeter. Eighteen pence has
set up many peddler in business,
and be has turned it over until he
has kept his carriage. As for the
place you are cast i'm, don't find fault
with that; you need not be horse
because you were born in stable.
If oull tossed a man of metal sky
high, he would drop down into a
goo6 place. A hard-working young
man with his wife about him will
make money while others will do
moth ing but lose it. "Who loves his
worl: and knows how to spare, may
live and flourish anywhere" AS to
a little trouble, who expects TO find
cherries without stones, or roses
with )ut thorns? Who would win
must learn to bear. IdleDess lies in
bed sick of the mulligrubs, where
industry finds health and wealth.
The dog in his kennel barks at fleas
the hunting dog does not know that
they are there. Laziness waits till
the river is dry, and never gets to
market. "Try" swims it, and makes
sll the trade. "Can't- do-it" would
not eat the bread but for him. "Try"
made meat ont of mushrooms
John PLOughmda.
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a Cheap Horse Power for the
Farm.

AS almost every farmer has fire.
quenl occasion for the use of horse
power to do light work-such as
shelling corn, churning, saving
wood, or if a wind mill should get
out o rig, or there not being sufii-
cient wind for several days at time,
4 light horse power comes in very
handv.
The simplest, easiest running and
CHEAPEST power is i'm use on the farm
of II. II. Cook. in Dayton township,
who imprOviscd probably the least
exper sive power out of an old Buck
eye mower that had been thrown
away as worn out aud worthless,
and this is how he did it:
He unbolted the tongue, turned
mower over on one Of the wheels,
unkeyed and took off the logged
drive wheel from the center shaft,
and got a blacksmith to square the
end of it for the reception of a
knuclle, put on two joints of a
tumbling rod with their accOmpa-
nying jack-blocks, put a piece of
tumbling rod, for the reception of a
belt, 10 connect with the shelter,
tied the sweep with fence wire
across the centre of the upper wheel,
and there stood the neatest little
horse power that man could wish
for, al d it did not cost him any fifty
dollars, either.
Mr.. Cook can now shell his corn
with .lis keystone "Pony Shelter"
at the rate of twenty-five bushels
per hour, and has such unbounded
faith n his "Little Giant" that he
intends to rig it up to saw his next
winters wood. But should he be
the favored candidate for sheriff at
the next county convention, he will
sell out his right in the invention to
the worst beaten man i'm the crowd
of aspirants.--CldrksUiUe Star.
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will be convenient to reach and not
frozen to the ground.
Gather and put away large guam
titles of tree seed as previously dir
ected.
Do not put of the ice house any
longer, but take steps to have TN
abundant supply for next summer.
Find who has threshed millett,
and buy a few bushels while il is
cheap for next seasons sowing or,
if you have some of your own aud a
machine is not handy, fail out
enough for your own use. The
threshed straw is still better than
hay for cows.
Remember that few dozen pull
lets and small feed daily of grain
will make eggs plenty all winter, if
properly attended to.
Dig holes for all the fruit trees you
will plant in the spring, and plow a
ditch on any hedge line you intend
to fill up then.
Sharpen up all old tools and get
some new ones if needed. If you
are anything of carpenter, get a
small stock of lumber as is needed
TO manufacture conveniences around
the farm. First of all, make feed
boxes in sufficient numbers that no
animals will be compelled to eat Off
the ground.
Don't forget to keep the wagons
going lively in the cornfields: A
little warm weather after rains will
sprout ears on the ground.
Look over these hints carefully,
and if the amount of work scares
you, sell your farm, move to town
and go to teaming-for if you don't
work right up to the scratch, the
sooner you are off your farm the
better.
Good shelter should be provided
for hogs before cold weather pre-
vents. A good shed with a floor
where hogs can sleep high and dry
will prove profitable investment
Hogs like clean quarters, and just
now is the time to prepare for a
long, cold, stormy winter.
All stock sheds should now be
carefully inspected to see that the
posts are strong and the poles in
good order, so that a heavy snow
cannot break them down and thus
kill the stock. Remember last win
ter, and prepare for such winter
in good season. 1t will pay to be
ready for any emergency.-LincOtn
Journal.
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The audience at Yorktown was
composed largely of persons to the
manor born, and the applause of the
populace was given to the distin-
guished persons whose faces were
most familiar. Arthur's was little
known, because his pictures had not
been fully circulated in that part of
the country. An Observant corres-
pondent, probably Alexander Nc
Clure, notes that "Blaine was, as he
always is, the cynosure of admiring
eyes; but the thoughtful cast of his
countenance, his evident abstraction
and preoccupation, seemed to inspire
the throng with an instructive sem
timent of delicacy, whose express
sion was a touching of the hat and
deep reverential salutation as the
great minister of state passed along,
no longer lightly and jauntily, with
the bouyant step of old, but with
something of the deliberation of age
indicated in his suddenly white hair
and csreworn face. Sherman, fussy
and consequential, overriding every
one, passed almost unrecognized.
He was the most anonymously be-
decked figure on the grand estrade.
His gold, yellow, and white were
specially attractive to the African
hosts, who couldn't be made to be-
lieve that it wasn't "Massa Grant"
Hancock, passing from the pavilion
to the canopy of the president in the
open space surrounding the corner
stone, was instantly recognized, and
for ten minutes there was a min
Cling of the stentorian lungs of the
north and the "rebel yell" of the
south. The general, leading his
little grandson, blushed like a girl,
took off his hat, and passed on with
bowed head."-ChicdgO Times.
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ton. AT the age of nineteen he came
10 Illinois, teaching in winter time,
and working on farm in summer.
He has pursued ihe same general
course since he came to Los, Greek
precinct, this county, in 1875, having
been engaged In one district three
terms, in another two. When the
office of superintendent became va
cant last winter, Mr.. Moncrief was
selected by the county commission
ers, and the manner in which he has
con lucted his Office since that time
has justified their choice. He is
well fitted for the position, and has
already won the esteem OF the
public.
DIR. s. A. BoNESTEEL,
the candidate for coroner, is too we'll
known as a physician of long and
extensive practice in this communi-
ty, 20 need any cOmmendation from
us. No man in the county is better
qualified for the place.
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Columbus, Neb.
Season n ble Hints Repeated. /.

Bank up all buildings that need
il.
Make arrangements for placing
feed where it can be given to the
animals with the least possible la
Dor.
Be sure, if possible to have a
stock well where the animals can
be watered easily.
See that all cellars are close, but
well ventilated.
Look over the stacks, repair all
damages done by wind, and put
scatterings of hay and straw where
they may be used for bedding down
stalls.
Do not attempt to keep over win
ter any more root crops than you
are certain to save. Prices are good
now, and may not be enough higher
in the spring to pay the expense.
If you do not cultivate beets for
stock, buy few bushels to try, and
be convinced of their value.
When you are in town with a
load of grain or products, devote a
part of the proceeds to the purchase
of few rivets of various sizes,
waxed ends, harness needles, bot
tie of harness oil, ETC., for use dur
ing winter, so that your harness may
be in the spring as good as new.
Any stock not in good condition
should at once receive extra care, so
that it may not run down during the
winter. Don't be stingy with corn.
Mulch such small fruits as need
it, and cover all grape and other
vines that are not perfectly hardy.
Take note of fruit trees, and see
if there be any unripened wood. 1t
would do no harm to trim peaches
back a little if too much tender
wood is seen.
Sort out carefully, label exactly
and put in a secure place an ample
quantity of all sorts of seeds for
farm and garden.
Rake and pile manure, so that
when the time comes for hauling it
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III .r Recommendations.

Twas a dull, heavy evening; the
light of the dozen gas-jets along the
streets only served to make the haze
and fog visible. The clock just tin
kled forth the hour of 9, and, with
the usual remark that "'twas time
honest folks were abed," old Nc
Gunniiyiggle trudged off upstairs,
follow I'd by the aged partner of his
sorrows and searcher for his joys.
"Dol't you young folks set up till
the morning paper comes, this time" !"
shouted she over the bannisters.
"No 90" replied a sweet voice
from ihe parlor; "we won't, will
we?" said she in an undertone.
"No if know it," was the reply.
"lf the old folks are going to be as
sour al this l guess I'll skip now,"
and he reached for his hat.
"See here!" and the girls ewes
CLEANED with esrnestness, "you're
the firt fellow I've had and you've
got to put down that hat and sit up
and court me in good shape. I'm
homel.', | know, but | can build bet.
ter bre ad, iron q bosom shirt hand.
some, knit pair of stockings quick-
er and make sl.T 60 further than
any gi 1 in the village. Them'sfny
recon- mnendations." =
"Th;.t suits me exactly" and his
hat flew into the corner. and that
evening details of the wedding were
all arranged. He depended on a
girl as smart as that to get the best
of the old folks. Chicago Tribune.
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a Mysterious assnsslnation.

ST. JosEPH, Mo, Oct. % james
Finney, a prominent and wealthy
farmer living near Wallace, some
fifteen miles from this city, was as
sassinated last night. The facts in
this horrible and cOld-blooded crime
are most revolting. The deceased
and wife were sitting at the table
eating supper and chatting, when a
sudden discharge was heard, and
Mr.. Finney iumbled over on the
floor and died in few minutes, not
speaking a word. Upon eXamina-
.tion it was discovered that he had
been shot in the back of the head.
Eleven No. 2 buckshOt were found.
One of the shots missed the victim
and lodged in the shoulder of Mrs.
Finney, who was sitting directly
opposite him with their child in her
arms. The wife said she heard foot
steps without, a moment prior to the
sound, and also heard the retreating
patter of feet. Fiuney had lived in
this section all his life, was about 45
years of age, and by hard work and
rigid economy had amassed a good
fortune, his wealth being estimated
at 100000 or $4,000. His name has
been very conspicuous before the
public since last May. Previous to
then, Finney, who was bachelor,
lived with his mother near the place
whore the awful crime was commit
ted. Mary Griifty was hired girl.
Finney and Mary became intimate
and she soon gave birth to child.
Suit was brought by her against him
for $4,000 damages for breach of
promise and bastardy. At the trial
last May the jury returned verdict
for $500 for plaintiff. A new trial
was dchtu iOI fiutl p SIhutCtt. n WtCh
or ten days before the time for the
second trial a compromise was
effected whereby defendant was to
pay $3.50 and costs. This practically
ended the celebrated Griffey- -FiDney
case. Last August the general pub
lie was startled by the fact that
James Il. Fiuney and Mary E.Griffey
were married. They went to keep
ing house for themselves four weeks
ago, and were living happily when
the bloody crime was committed.
Last week two suits were entered
against Finney by lawyers for fees,
one for $500 aud the other for 81. 200.
The entire affair is shrOuded in deep
and profound gloom, and many
rumors are aflnat. One is 10 the
effect that this is the elimination of
4 grudgc long standing. The funeral
occurs to morrow. The deceased
belonged to one of the oldest and
best families of this section.
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The kind of man Blaine is may
be seen in a siagle incident. With
all his might he fought Plaistcd, of
Maine, a year ago, and had the NOR
titication of seeing him win. 1t was
a bitter defeat of Blaine, and hurt
him for the rest of the campaign.
The other dsv he found that Gov.
PIaisted and his newly welded
wife and his military staff were
looking in vain for provision to get
TO Yorktown in comfort whercupon
Blaine made the whole party his
9uests.-ChicGgO Times.
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The S.year-Old daughter of fam
lily who has the decorative craze the
worst way was discovered with the
big album, danbing the faces of the
photographs of her parents, brothers
and sisters with water colors. When
the little innocent was acOlded, she
replied that she was only decorating
family mugs
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pen on Sundays trem IL A. NJ. to - NJ
and from 1870 to p. NJ. cuisines.
hours except Sunday g A. NJ. to 5 p. NJ
Eastern mails close at ii An.
Western mails close at 4:15P.M.
Iail leaves Columbus for Lost Greek
Genoa, st. Edwards. Albion, Platte
Center, Humphrey, Madison and \ or
folk, every day Except Sundays) at
4:35 p. m. Arrives at 10:5j.
For Shell Greek and Crest ton, on Mon
days and Fridays, A. NJ, returning
at : p. NJ, same days.
For Alexis, Patron and David City,
Tuesdays, THURSDAYS and Saturdays,
1P.M Arrives at II NJ.
For COnkling Tuesdays and Saturdays
a. m. Arrives q p. IN. same DAYS.
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An exchange says it's very bad
thing to get rich too rapidly. We
never thought of that before.
Here's another danger to worry
abont and strive TO guard against.
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The man who thinks it foolish to
reward his wife's devotion with
kind words and caresses is the same
one who wonders why it is that
women sometimes go wrong.
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Mamma, the teacher says all peO-
pie are made of dust yes, nv
dear, so they are well, then, |
s'pOse negroes are made of coal
dust'
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JOB WORK

OF all kinds neatly aud quickly
done. at fair prices. This species
of printing l. nearly always want
ed in hurry, and, knowing this
fact. We have so provided for il
that we can furnish envelopes, let
ter heads, bill heads, circulars,
posters, ctc., etc. on very short
notice, and promptly on time as
we promise.
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No converts, either for men or
women, are to be found in Norway
or Sweden. They are absolutely
forbidden by the laws.
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The best die and the cunning live.
Courage goes ahead and scales the
ramparts, and fails in the ditch.
COwardicc skulks and populates the
earth.
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POVERTY is in want of much, but
avarice demands everything it has
not
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STATE DIRECTORY:

ALBINUs NANCE, GovernOr, Lincoln.
:. j. Alexander, secretary OF State.
John Nallich>, Auditor, Lincolu.
q. VI. Bartlett, Treasurer, Lincoln.
&. j. DilwOrth, Attorney -General.
w. W. W. Jones, SupJ. Public lnstruc.
e. j. Nobcs, Warden Of Penitentiary.
" W ~ " 1anT% nppe!' Prison Inspectors.
!. q. Carter. Prison Physician.
ii. Z. Mathewson, Supt. Insane Asylum.
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A Washington correspondent says
it is eight years since Senator was
seen in his seat intoxicated.
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CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION.

e. II. vANWYCK, U. S. Senator, Neb-
raska City.
ALVIN SAUNDERS, U. 5. Senator, Omaha
I. }. AAJORs, Rep, Peru.
Z. X. VALENrINE, Rep, West Point.
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The art of prai5ing caused the art
of speaking.
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i. Il VI. TIME TABLE.

Leaves Lincoln at 1850 Z. VI. and ar
rives in Columbus 900 T.. VI.
Makes close connection at Lincoln for
all points east. west aud south.
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ADVERTISING

In its columns always brings its
reward. Business is business, and
those who wish to reach the solid
people of Central Nebraska will
find the columns of the JOURNAL
splendid medium.
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A little leak will sink a big ship.
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u. H. Time Table.

Every day except Saturday the three
lines leading to Chicago connect with
u Z. trains at Omaha. On Saturdays
there will be but one train a day, as
.hown by the following schedule:
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o., Y. Il Il. II. ROAD.
SOCIETY NOTICES.

SOCIETY NOTICES.
HI5@Cards under this heading will be
inserted for $3 year.
G.. A. R.-Baker Post No. 9, Department
of Nebraska, meets every second and
fourth Tuesday evenings in each
month in Knights of Honor Hall, CO.
lumbus.
JOHN III Almond, L. G..
ID. ID. WADswORTH, AdJt.
ii. j. BOWER, Searg. Maj.
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1870. 1881.
Columbus gdnrnaI
Is conducted as
FAMILY NEWSPAPER,

Devoted to the best mutual inter
ests of its readers and its publish
ers. Published ut Columbus. Platte
county, the centre Of the agricul-
tural portion Of Nebraska, il l. read
by hundreds of people east who are
looking towards Nebraska as their
fnture home. Its subscribers in
Nebraska are the staunch, solid
portion of the community, as is
evidenced by the fact that the
JOURNAL has never contained
"dun" against them, AMI by the
other fact that
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PROF. GUILMETTE'S FRENCH III

PROF. GUILMETTES FRENCH LIVER PAD.
Will
GulmPtes Liver,
Address
A..
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IuDICIARG.

JUDICIARY:
:. Maxwell, Chief Justice,
"Gotse 6:hi. -: iiaAe' Associate Judges.
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
q. W. Post, Judge, York.
NJ. Il. Reese, District Attorney, WahOo
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CITY DIRECTORY:
j. X. Meagher, Mayor.
III. j. Hudson. Clerk.
John +. Wermnth. Treasurer.
Geo. q. Bowman, Police Judge.
l.. j. Cramer, Engineer.
COUNCILMEN:
lSt iVGTd-JOhn Rickly.
G.. a. Schroeder.
2d Wdrd-Wm. Lamb.
|. Gluck.
Sd WGrd-J. Rasmussen.
a. A. Smith.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY:
!. q. Higgins, County Judge.
IOhn Stautfcr. County Clerk.
J. w. Early, Treasurer.
Benz. Spielman, Sheriff.
Il. l.. Rosssiter, Surveyor.
John Wise.
VI. Maher, County commissioners.
Joseph Rivet,
Or. A Heintz. Coroner.
j. +. Mohtcreif Supt. Of Schools.
B; Byron re; nailssi Miiisiit, Justice. ofthereaee.
Charles Wake, Constable.
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LAND OFFICERS:
VI. Il. Hoxie, Register, Grand Island.
Wm. Anyan, Receiver, Grand Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-22
The District Water SuDDly.

COL. CASEY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON THE WASHING
TON AQUEDUCT.
Col. Caseys report of operations upon the
Washington aqueduct during the last fiscal year
contains summary of repairs, improvements,
and other work, and states that an experiment
was made by shutting off the conduit from the
reservoir with view to ascertaining the GUAM
tity of water taken from the reservoir by the
iron mains, by which it was shown that in twen-
ty-fOur hours 26, 525 991 gallons were passed out
for consumption. The appropriation for the
present fiscal year is S255 600, Of which 100000
will be used in the construction of a dam at the
Great Falls. This is necessary, as a record shows
that for 257 days during the past year the water
at Great Falls was below the level instead of
flowing over the dam, as 1t should. The finan-
cial statement is as fOllOws:-AmOunt on hand
July 1, 1880, 81, 1O9.87; amount appropriated by
Congress, $4,000; total, $21, 1O9.S7. Reverted
to the Treasury 81, 1O9.87; expended during the
year. SIS, 1854; balance on hand June 90 1881
1881 .O6- The estimates of appropriations for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1888 are 1885, 600, to
be distributed as follows: Engineering, main
tenance and general rel hrs, S2O, 600; cOnstruc-
ton Of dam at Great Falls, $500, 600; improving
grounds at receiving reservoir, 81 900; building
fences at same, 81, 1000; sodding and otherwise
Improving entertainments of conduit and distrib-
utlng reservoirs, SIC, 600; building one fall over
conduit for waste water Of receiving reservoir,
$1,000; continuing matchmaking of conduit
road, $4,000.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
The Register of Wills.

Ihe Register OF Wills.
1R- RAMSDELL INSTALLED IN OFFICE. COL. WEB
STER RETIRING WITH A PROTEST.
This morning, Mr.. H. j. Ramsdel, recently ap-
pointed Register of Wills. vice Col Amos Webster.
appeared at the office with his bond completed and
approved by Chief Justice Cartter-the date of
approval being the 18th instant. Colonel Web
ster's counsel, W. d. Davidge and d. O'C Gala
han. were present, and after a short cOnsulta-
ton. Col Webster stated to Mr. Ramsdell that
he had come TO the conclusion to surrender the
Office, under protest. reserving what rights he
may have. and thereupon passed the key of the
hre-proof safe over to Mr.. Ramsdell. who accepted
1t, and the latter'was thereupon shown by Col
Webster through the rooms. Colonel Webster
stated that the question as to his tenure Of Office
would be raised hereafter.
When the court convened. Mr.. Enoch Totten
presented to Judge Hagner Mr.. Ramsdelrs COM
mission and bond. which being found regular
the oath OF office was administered by the Judge
to Mr.. Ramsdell, who thereupon took his seat as
Register. Gen. BoyntOn and James Anglm are
the sureties on Mr.. Ramsdells bond.
Mr.. Ramsdell will retain the present force
including DIR. Griffith. who has been Col Web
sters deputy for several years past.
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Wall Street TODAY.
STOCK MARKETS LESS ACTIVE THAN Y,

STOCK MARKETS LESS ACTIVE THAN YESTERDAY.
NEW YORK, July 22.-The Posts financial
article Gao edition. says: The stock exchange
markets are less active than yesterday. and the
share speculation of uncertain tone although as
a rule prices are somewhat higher than yester-
day. The stocks which have showed the most
strength are the trunk line and coal stocks and
of those not active Burlington and Q. and Alton
and Terre Haute. The widest fluctuations have
been in Milwaukee and st. Paul. which has been
up to ia, down to 1928 and to lib as We write
The weakest stock has been Met FL, which has
fallen to S5;s from ssh at the close of yester-
day. There is apparently no change in the
condition of trunk railroad affairs, but
there continues to be ready buyers for the
Vanderbilt stocks. United States bonds are Il
lower for the A. IS and extended SIS State
bonds are dull and steady, while railroad bonds
are generally higher. Some of the prime draw
ers of sterling have 4S4a4S6 as their posted rates.
while others have reduced to 1881 5a4S51s The
actual rates are 4S294a4S3 and 4S454 a4S5 Cable
transfers are 4S5Aa1s, and prime commercial
bills are 4S1Ha1s. The market for sterling is
dull. Continental exchange is inactive. The
loan market is very easy, the quotations for call
loans being 21sa3 Time loans are q sa4. Prime
mercantile paper is 3a4.