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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
MEXICAN SOCIETY.

There exists no other society on the
planet, not even in India, where there
is more distinction OF caste and class
than is found in Mexico. On the Gull
coast, by consequence of the unfortu.
nate amalgamation OF tho white and
the Indian and tho Chinese and tho
black races, there are said to exist nj
least Il dozen separate classes OF human
ity, of different colors, or at least OF
different characteristics. In the capital
such is not the case. There are Casti-
lianS and CrcolcS. or children OF Indian
mothers and Spanish fathers, and full
bloOdcd Indians. The Crcolcs are noted
for their Intelligence, their symmetry
of form and feature, and tlicir personal
courage. Their complexion may be
said to resemble that of tho FAR famed
caballcros of Andalusin. The males
arc tall and shapcly, while tho Indies
arc generally very beautiful, arc we'll
formed, POSSESS drlicatcly moulded feet
and hands, and the most beautiful eyes
ofany Of the human family. The bellies
of the south of France, of the noun
tains of Spain, of the Sicrras and coast
of Iotugnl, and of the famous cities of
Italy, must yield to tho charming sis
tcrs of the republic i'll the beauty,
shape, size and the expression of the
eyes. They arc so exceedingly cN-
prcssivc that II glance from between
their long fringcs seems 10 melt into
the very soul.
Tho term sOjos Crcoiios,' or Creole
eyes, has become provcrh, while few,
very few travellers from tho hyper
borean region have returned from their
Mexican travels heart whole, while
very may who returned carried with
them the holy balm, for II wounded
spirit.
The better class of Mcxicans arc, in
the highest acceptance OF tho term,
gentlemen. They arc easy and un-
restrained ia their manner, and arc OK
trcmcly polished and polite. They arc
very intellectual, and Invariably well
! educated; can speak several languages,
perform on the piano and guitar, and
arc generally writers and pocts-nt
| mere scribb!crS, but poets, Ca3ayi3ts
and authors OF ability. It would bt
| difficult to find q race that exhibit
such singular paradoXcS OF genius.
The most celebrated mathematician
and military engineer has written The
most successful play. The most famou!
partisan officer OF the war Of the l'rcnci
invasion produced the most popula
sentimental novel, while the creates
Mexican financicr and political CconO
mist has given to tho world the most
touching and beautiful poem ever pub
lishcd in Latin America. Many OF tho
younger authors, whose ages range be
tween eighteen and twenty-five years;
have acquired local regulations. We're
they Americans or turop"an9 their
names would be pronounced with res
poet and admiration throughout Christ
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fANaaliSS nv.

rR. s. L. HRACEY, Dentist, respect ally
4 oilorshis pro otcssioilal services TO tho
citizens OF Mcnroo and surrounding cot'r-
try. Having an experience OF fourteen
wears in the practice, he feels confident rI
Giving: satisfaction in all branches Of his
profession. Is willing to warrant ali work;
nlii,n ut residence on Jackson street. NcaI
ih" t"nain Academy, Monroe. La.
g.
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John. NEct[slGFy,

ATTORNEY Al LAW Il LAND At:F,ET,
No. Carondclct ST., Now Orleans.
| AND BUSINESS at tho Land cNic"s i'll
~ New Orleans and w aSilin.ton CITY at
tended to. Agency Tor Salc anl purchase
of Plantations, Farms and Nninprnvc,I
lands solicited.
sEH- Major J. G.. Richardson is nseovinto cd
with Mr.. McEncry i'll the land hIiSinr,,s.
t" which he vii! give his entire attention.
.IlNNnrN q, lSS Il.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
John II. Eli.lE6GrIyc.

A TrOl,NEY AT LAW, MONROE, la.
IL Office opposite Court House. Practices;
III all the Courts Of North Louisiana also
in HE Supreme Court of tho state and TIC.
Federal Courts. All claims, including cot
ton claims, will receive prompt attention..
Land Office and Pension matters attended
to. March Is. 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
TIMER. II. j. !!
Es0R(.aSr al E.ias.FcSF,

4 TToI,NTYS AND COUNSELLOi;S; AZ
~ Law, monroe, La, will practice III all
tho Parishes of North IOuiSiann, in the
Supreme Court at Monroe, tho Federal
Courts, and in tho Land Office Department
OF the General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner or public
square. January ;, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
T.. =. STUEBS.saa
TALBOT SC,:.E.!
StuHhs Il SliRll,.a,.,

4 'rrORNEYS AT Law, Monroe, L.,
~ will practice i'll tho Parishes of
CMuchitn, Warehouse, Kichia1aG 0,lG Fs'u2.!fi.,
and in tho Federal Courts. Viii take
claims for collection in all other parishes il.
Louisiana, with privilege Of managing
lulo in connection with :lttOruoys residing
there. March Z. 1879. ~
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w. +. MiIlS:es.s,

A TFORNEY AT LAW, MONROE, La.
II will practice in tho courts OF tho Filth
judicial District, and in the Supreme Court
nj Monroe. Will take claims for collection
in all the parishes of n orth Louisiana, with
privilege of managing Same through resi-
dent attorneys.
November i. 1880,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05

\ fcndish correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Times suggests that in
stead of selecting q wounded Confrdcr-
ate General for Scrgoant-a ut Arms Of the
Senate, q wounded Union Senator be
choscn-and names ttoecoo Conkiing
for tho honor
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
ser. =. q. Murphy,

NEsSlAliD ST. MONROE, LA.-IInlinM.
~ recently arranged his office with SpGvi Il
reference to the treatment of chronic female
diseases, Dr.. Murphy Will give particular
ittcntion to that branch Of his proicSSion.
Es7-Rclers TO the n cuical frat atcrnity OF Mon
roe and Trenton. juno 10, lSli.--tf.
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riInE. \. GARRETT. II. russell.
Garrett AZ ssuSSesy.
roHSEESS S COITNSEIL0ES AT LAW

y I'1It.N T. = u NIT INSN F,i0 I+.N
MONROE, la.
DEACriCE REGULARLY in the Far
L ishCs of Ouachita. Iichland, Lincoln
aui caldwell. aud in tho supreme Court.
COLLECTION of claims prosecuted with diii-
:scucc and money promptly rCinittCG. M@n-
;..rr,ncut. sale and dloasC of real estate under
taken. and satisfaction "uarlniccd- Fees
moderate. Office ON Mood street, opposite,
Recorders office Irn'v e.. lS-l.
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Tho subscription for Mrs. Garfield
reminds the Boston Herald OF the pro-
fame fellow in stress of weather at sea,
who thought "somcthing religious"
ought to be done promptly, and not
being accustomed topraying, suggested
that "a contribution should be taken
up" An emotional man like Cyrus
w. Field, seeing the peril OF the Ircsi .
dent, couiuthink ofnOthinG better than
tu png3 tho contribution box,
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X. IsiCIAHDSON. I'D. ii i,
Richardson III NlcE;r.c.y,

4 TrOHNEYS AT LAW, Mu:iroc Lat,
n will practice III all the parishes Oi
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court OF the
state, tho Federal Courts, and in tho J4;:ud
Oilice Department OF The <1enoral ,.1vnYI,-
mont. january IL, 1879.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
ia mes Il. StrOtslcr.

A I'FOlINEY AT LAW, monroe La
N VIII practice law III North Louisiana,
before tho Supreme Court at Monroe, Fed
eral Courts OF Louisiana, Court OF Claims,
and Supreme Court of tho United States ut
Washington City.
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JOHN CAl.DElsWOOD.
DrS. CaidcrWCod s. Ably.

Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery.
Office on Grand street, III of G. VI.
McEce's Drug Store, and opposite J. w.
Smiths carriage shop.
January %, 1850. n2o:iy
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1881-08-05
I1r. II. r. Rkiclasaz az.lsSass

Dr. II. r.. Rkiclasa z'lssosa
III AS resumed tho practice of Mc,;icinc.
III lIe may be found, when not profess
sonally engaged, at Moore's drug store
during the day, and at his residence ut al
other hours. Monroe, Feb. g. 1879.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
Rev. Father Carroll.

This Reverend gentlemen who has
been stationed in our midst Tor some
months past was suddenly sent away on
Friday last Du ing his soiourn among
us, Father Carroll had by his polite, ur-
bane and kindly manner made tor HIM
self many fri nds among our peop'e of a |
classes and denominations, and no one
who could leave us will be more missed
or loss more universally regret ed than
his. Having a bright, cheerful and social
ma ure he was celebrated to make friends
and keep friendly with all with whom he
was thrown in contact. His especial con-
grcgation, Pomtrct, will, we are sure, feel
his loss deeply, and sincerely regret that
his removal was made. lie had done
much toward building up that congrega-
ton and the results OF his spiritual efforts
will be long fe't there We wish him
long lie and prosperity wherever he goes,
and trust that he may soon be able to re
turn among US, We hope the one that is
delegated to ill his place will be as earn
est and Jealous in the discharge ii his
duties both spiritual and temporal as was
Father Carroll.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
The Auction

On last Saturday, Monday and Tues
dav, our Sheriff and his urbane deputy
were engaged in selling eff al auction in
the Court House yard, a lot OF goods that
had been ,ttached by the creditors ola for
mer merchant in the county. This was
almost a bonanza to our colored popula-
ton, but poverty to our merchants i'll the
village, tor they say that the failing off in
their sales from wha; they usually do on
those days was very great. You could
buy here anything from an overcoat to a
row OF pins, or from pint cup 20 wash
ing tub Some of 'he articles were sold
at tremendous sacrifice, especially shoes
and dress goods, which were purchased
for almos a song, but other goods brought
their full retail value, and some even more
than what they cou'd lie bought for in
our stores, but if anything struck the
fancy as being particu arly nice, the bid
ding was very spirited. Mr.. SoutLerlsnd
WAS the auctioneer and righi royalty did
he perform his task.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
A MARYLAND MilliOnaire's Will.

The will of the late David Carroll, OF
Towsontown, Md, which was probated a
few days ago, states that: "Whereas |
have often beheld with disgust The efforts
of children to break their parents wills,
and the wasting of the fruits of their
labors in litigation, l hereby express my
hope and earnest desire that my children
wi cheerfully accept the provisions of he
will No one of them has attempted to
influence NE. had rather my property
were buried in the depths of the ocean
than wasted in litigation, and the peace
and harmony Of my family destroyed in
the bitterness Of conten ion. Therefore
the income OF 100000, or so much there
of or of the principal as may be needed,
is set apart to deiray any expenses reason
ably incurred in defending the will, or
resisting any effort to break it, or alter
any of its provisions, and the balance OF
the 100000 is TO be divided among such
of his children or their issue, as make no
attemrt to break his wi or resist any OF
its provisions. Should all acquiesce, then
the $4,000 is to be thrown mo the res
idunm, and make subject to the division
already explained.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
The County Levy.

We have not had time to carefully
analyze the sta ement since it came into
our hands, u few days since, for publica
ton. But has'y glance shows a reduc-
tod in The gross amount of the expenses
of SIS 74045, resulting in decrease in the
rate of taxation from $109 cents in the
800, for 1890, to 81 cents for 1881. OF
course the rate of State tax remains the
same, 1S$.-Tnis reduction of the county
expenses is the mere creditable because
the present Board have had to struggle
with unpaid debts of the Board, which
preceded it, aud which deficiencies, we
know, have caused much embarra ssment.
Appropriations and allowances seem to
have been liberal enough, if not too lib
eral. as some no doubt will rhink.-The
appropriation for roads has been Increased
this year 81 .000, and then Mr. Medley had
a claim on account of clerical errors" OF
the ate Board, amounting to upward Of
81 800 dollars-s considerable amonnt Of
money for poor tax co lector to lay out
of Tor two or thee years, and therefore the
commissioners allowed interest on the
same.
Had not the road allowance been, as we
think, unwisely increased, and the Medley
mudde arisen the levy would have been
decreased s. 900 instead of $4,000. But
still a reduction, in one year, of searly one
sixth of the aggregate of expenses Of the
county and of II cents in the tax rate, is a
most excellent showing.
The tact that the B ard was not com
posed entirely of one party. but had an
active, alert and intelligent minori y to
keep the majority straight, no doubt had
much to do with this excellent exhibit.
Maryland Independent
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
Cur Coming Crops.

TIE following rcpcr showing the con-
dition Of the Spring wheat, tobacco and
corn crops were is-ncl On Tussday.-
Department ~ Aeric4'tare Angus, 1G,
ISL Spring wGent--I'le returns : Au-
gust i, give condition OF >lrir- Wheat
Of s. < inst $ LIST year and - in 1879
at tic same time. Compared With tins
crop If ! = year 'L,5r j. reported a heavy
decrease N the : a'-s f 'nwa and Hi
nois. slight decrease in Minnesota Ne
hraska and California. while in Mjscan-
sin and al the New England States tirFe
is an increase. Reports from Dakota in
dicate tair crop with large Increase in
bacco at the date Of the rctarns To this
department was somewhat lower than s.
this time last wear. In The North and
Middle Atlantic States the crop VAS re
ported as better than last year In Ken
lucky, Tennessee and Missouri it was sul-
fering from drouth In Wisconsin it Is
reported better than las. year The gen
ertl average condition Of corn on August
was -, a very considerable decline
since last month when it stood a, 80 IN
August, 1880, the condition was 9s, which.
however, exceptionally high. The Allan
tic coast States make a showing some.
what better than the general average, OK
ccpt in South Carolina. where excessive
aruuth has cut down The figures Ia 81.
Louisiana and Texas are next owes. Of he
coast States, from the same cause, report
ing G. and 10 respectively Tennessee is
the lowest Of the Inferior states, its aver
age falling 70 81. In the great corn grow
ing region the highest reports are % in
Wisconsin and 81 in Nebraska. and the
Lowest - in Kansas.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
The Comet Frightening Up.

The new comet is rapidly increasing in
size as it nears the earth, and but for tn {
bright. moonlight il would he already a
conspicuous object to the naked eye.
The telescope shows a dense nucleus, sur
rounded by mass of gaseous matter
which on one side ex'ends into a short.
club shaped tail. The comet gives prem
Use of being splendid object after it has
passed IT'S perihelion, in the latter part OF
the month. Ii would not I've surprising IL
this rivalled or exceeded the great comet
of 1858 in sp'endor, since it has so far
given greater promise than tina; comet did
at similar stage in its development. A.
present it can only be seen shortly before
sunrise.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
ILk /, SILK /. SILK p,

Navy Blae silk sec, Gsrne; SIX Soc. Black
silk SOC, Stone color stlA i4e- Black and
y bite striped silks immense asso tmrut OF
stylcs} ouls SOC. ColDred Salins Zoe nj,
silk velvet 81 >. Black Grape double width
81 90 Black cashmere Sbewls. pure WOOL
3 90. OurSl - black six reincri to 81 oo
"Merceics tHe new style psT'sUls. Grey DE-
Beige reduced tom - down % lGe., this i,
the cheapest col dress goods in America -
Pure wool co,ored c.tshmcres. one yarl afi 8
quarter Md. soc B.r,k csshmrrrs. tnr
quality. pure wool d.ul!r width, p j. -
''Nun.s Yelling she new si,ledre>> good. -
Pure liaeu h.elelcd table dtu,a,k iUc. special
bargain Pure wool doth tor Boy wear &c.
another great bargain. Extra large size Bridal
quilts 81 p Good quality cor,ets 7lc-
Remnants OF the best 5 cent Calico, only %.
CARTER
Ill Market Space Washington, u. {.
Undoubtedly The cheapest DRY GOODS
STORE "a the United States.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
The Editors off Week.

Our editor has gone off on a holiday
up in the mountains of West Virginia,
and left the entire control of the TIMFs in
our hands, task which we hardly feel
competent to fill. However, as little re-
taxation was necessary for our chief after
his long and arduous duties during the
hot spell, we feel satisfied that our patrons
will forgive any short comings that may
occur during his absence, ard besides.
when he re urns he will be so refreshed in
mind and body that when he again 'akes
up The editorial pen. he wi make the
welkin ring with the mighty thoughts Of
his ponderous brain. and to peruse tie
columns of the TINES after his recreation
will amply repay you for what you may
may miss during his absence. So telling
assured that you will wish him pleasant
Journey, we promise to do our utmost to
make the TIMES as interesting and as in
structive as is possible during his alb
sence.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
Local Brevities.

Malaria.
The canal is progressing
Fruits still abundant in town.
Look out for The circus on Saturday
M Geo. A. Hunt is at home, and is
suffering from slight indispos,ion,
Mr. Wallace 4. Mitchell is at present
whiting his parents. The life of Bene-
diet agrees with him.
Mr.. l. s. Wilson, editor of the MARI
boro' Gazette. has gone on a trip 10 the
White Mountains.
The tournament at Pomfret has been
postponed, but the ball and supper will
come off at the time and place named.
Monday last, the feast Of Assumption
was celebrated with appropriate services
in all of our Catholic churches
We were visited with quite nice
shower on Wednesday night, it has caused
everything to look quite refreshed We
hope that IT was general
Large shipments of watermelons are
now being made along the upper Poto-
mac This has been an exceedingly pro-
life crop this year.
Notice the change in Mr. c. NJ Towson's
advertisement this week Mr.. Towson is
a live wide awake business nan, his goods
are all frs class and hi. prices low
Messrs. w. NJ Muschette, J. Clarke La.
cey and W. J. Digges left here on Mon
day, to report to their several employers
in Ba imore Handkerchlefs are in de.
mand.
The Professor was in town on Wednes
day, having business before the schoo
board. He is just as willing 10 hear you
''say something now as ever.
The managers of the McDonough Fund
held a meeting on Wednesday last in the
office of Nj. II: Hide, en-, Esq. We have
no, been abe to learn what business wa.
! transacted.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
80 aadyilIe Tournament.

The WooeAlle tournament which
took place on the 10th inst, was a com
plete success Notwithstanding the heat
and dust there was a large crowd present
and little more han an hour after the ap-
poin ed time the knights were drawn up
N front of the judges stand, and address
ed by Mr.. Geo G. Merrick, who was in
troduced by DR.. C. D Mudd, Of our coun-
ty. lmmedia ely after the address the
fitting began, with tie following result
MIR. George Thomas of St. Mary's, The
Unknown" crowned as Queen, Miss Mag
gle lowing Mr.. Jos. Turner Of Prince
Georges, "Wyoming" crowned Miss lib
bic Belt First Maid; Mr.. Vim. Jameson Of
Charles. crowned Miss Marin, 2ad Maid
Mr.. Gus Slye of Charles, "Riser View
crowned Miss Lulie Stone 3rd Maid; Mr.
VIM. Slye of Charles, "Ivanhoe, crowned
Miss Grace Clagett 4th Maid, and Mr.
Harry Bean of Charles, Forrest" crswned
Miss Estelle Storue 9Th Maid. 1t Will
thus We seen that a though Char es county
did no; carry al the first honors, it won
four out of rie six, which is quite enough
honor for US. Mr. b. a. Clements of our
village was one of the knights. Ben says
his horse ran crooked and he was not able
to capture but six rings.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
PiIniicO.

We are receipt OLA catalogue of the
Maryland Agricultural and Mechanical
Associa ion in which we find that the fair
will take pace Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday, he Goth, 27th, 2Sta,
and 29th of October The premiums are
large and varied, embracing almost every
thing in the agricultural line. There will
be some very fine racing as usual and no
doubt large number Of our people will
attend Mr.. ;. Cox has been appointed
one of the aids to the managers in this
fair.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19

Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
inuton on Wednesday to Phillip Perry, OF
Wilmington, Del, and Mary S. Warren,
of Charles county; a'so to james A Mont
gomcry and Sv lie Wnkcnsol, of Charles
county.
We are pleased to learn tina; the Rev.
Wm. J.. Paddock has accepted the call
made hy the vestrymcn of Durham Parish
Church, of which the late Rev. Robert
prout was rector. Mr. Braddack was the
rector of St Pau 5 church, Frederick c.,
and is well known 10y many of our citl-
zens as pinus christian gen leman.
1t is rather bad thing for young peo-
pie who 60 riding to become so en:r"sseoi
in each et or as not t. hear What Is going
on around them Tor on last Sunday eve 4
spoory couple O: oar vicinity dill tA'7
and ,iG no: hear horse that VS. direct
" bel ind them. but the A,'rs"m'A hefd
every word that We said IN that buggy
and the worst If i is he told it, and now
I Ned is on the warpnth with Il shotgun
and mulderous look is in his eye.
Vennors prcdictydcold wave for 18th
ins :. did in reality visit Is on that day
and has continued waving ever since
Last Saturday WAS onc If the wnrmest
days If he season, Study opyr,d little
CO Ter and on Monday he Pr, dicted - h
the wea;L,r was decidedly cool, fresh
norther!y wind blnwiug the entire day
which state # ,tia,rs h :, we are happy
to say. continued mp % the present time
Our nights are nov So cool that blankets
are very comfortable and even .c>sary.
Health, hope, ana happiness are restored by
the use 81 l., dia Piukhams Vegetable Gem
pound. Il i positive cure ior all those
diseases from which women suli-r :, much.
Send TO Mrs LYDIA f PiuAham, 80 Western
Aueuuc. LYNN. Mass, Tor pan hi,tS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-08-19
Inward Movement in Grain.

The Baltimore grain market was more
excited on Tuesday than at any time since
the recent advance began. Spot wheat,
which closed on Thursday at 1899 cents
per bushel advanced rapidly on Tuesday,
closing at 1872 cents. Corn closed at 634
cents. The advance in grain for Septem
Der, October and November delivery was
even grenter tnan for immediate delivery.
The transactions were not very heavy, the
ad rance being too rapid tor much bust
ness. The advance is attributed to the
continued dry weather and the damage
already reported In consequence to the
wheat and corn crop. The markets at
other leading points were equally excited
especially in New York and Chicago,
transactions in the latter placc-~xceeding
ANYTHING ever before known. The I'M"
prov.ment in price extended to other
kinds of grain, and even to the markets
for provisions and other products.