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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-12-22

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The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-12-22
AssAY OFFICE ORDERS.

The 0sssrsnsat to Pay KxpressaSs On
Gold.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-12-22
E.L.Benaer &c.,
DEER LODGE.
RHETORICAL EXERCISES,

Al the Public School Auditorium. Dscsm-
her e6th.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
Special Services.

There will be q series of services at st.
Marks Episcopal church, commencing
Thursday night, the 18th, and continuing
until Sunday night. The clergymen expect
ed to be present, are Mr.. Fuller, of Luling,
Mr.. Trewett, of Seguin, Mr.. Cabaniss of
San Antonio, and Mr.. Lee of Austin. Mr..
Trewitt will preach Thursday night and Mr..
Lee Friday night.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
The Practical" Difference 1sc-
tween Poetry and Philosophy.

It sounds very poetic to say ''man's inhu-
mainly to man makes countless thousands
mourn, but why not apply the principle TO
the more practical side of the subject, and
render the quotation thus -" Swaynes
Ointment on account of stopping the itching
caused by the Piles has made countless
thousands well and happy" There would
be sound logic in this, but poets are never
cheerful, are they3
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
Dun vegetable gardens should not be al
lowed to RELAPSE" Where your are snap
beans and all that sort of thing9

We are thinking of getting out ere long n
new edition of our Description of Hays
county, or special edition of the FREE
Press, and il occurs to us that IA engraving
of the new Court House would be nice
illustration for the same. The cost would
not be very great We presume the county
Commissioners would feel sufficient interest
in the matter to have an engraving made.
We throw out the suggestion for their con-
sideration.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

The new court house is going forward
fairly notwithstanding the rainy weather
The main front, facing the south, begins to
show finely The stones used on it were
brought from Austin, and some of them
weighed over 5000 lbs. The work on them
is quite elegant.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
Mayors OEEICl,,

LrEspuRa, Va, April 10, 1879.
MEssRs. HUTCHINSON IL BRo.; 1t affords
me pleasure to testify to the great cirtues
of your "Neuralgine " for the cure of NEIL
ralgia and sick headache. 1t is the best
remedy for these most distressing complaints
have ever used 1t should be in every
family in the country. Yours trily.
GEo. r. HEAD, Mayor of Leesl ur,, Va.
HUTCHINSON & Bro, proprietors, Atlanta,
Georgia.
Sold by RAYNoLDs & DANIEL.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
Good News.

MALONE will receive in the next 20
days his mammoth fall stock of dry goods,
and will sell goods cheaper than ever before
In the meantime he will close out his present
stock at reduced prices.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

The attention of our readers is called to
the advertisement of the Capital State Fair
in this issue. The premium list is an ex-
cellent one and well calculated to draw
large crowd of visitors and exhibitors. The
running and trotting races form an especial
feature of the occasion, and will contribute
much to make the exhibition lively and in
teresting one.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Is order to the fitting up Of the late court
room for a store, the courts have " emigrai-
ed"to Barbee's corner where they vii
"hold forth " in plain democratic style Until
the compilation Of the court hoase- Some
of our mountain friends We presume vii
think the Barbee building good enough
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

We invite special attention to the an
nouncement of the examination of appli-
cants for admission to Sam Houston Nor
NAL Institute, in another column. 1t was
put in type for our last, but to our regret
was crowded out. The truth is it ought to
have been handed in q month ago, at least.
The matter has never yet been properly ad-
vertised.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

SEE advertisement of J. II. Palmer, deal
er in sewing machines, Mrs. Baughn's build.
ing. near railroad depot. Call and examine
the Eldridge, which is now considered the
very best machine. For simplicity, durabl
ity and satisfactory work it is unrivaled-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

New corn and meal are selling at Luling
for 80 cts. per bushel; oats 80 cts, so says
the Signal. Why should they be higher
here.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
To Business Men.

There Is no place in or out Of
the State Where Groceries are sold
as lOw, freight and time consider
ed, as they are IN Houston.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

The fact has been fully estab-
HShed that Cotton is receircd more
promptly, handled quicker, at less
expenses and Wih better results IN
Houston than GHytchere IN the
State.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
CAN ANTONIO DIVISION:
HoME NEWS

!, HOME NEWS
New gin at city mills.
'B. W. SMITH has bought new gin,
FRUIT JARS, supply at Lu. j. Daileys.
COMMISSIONERS Court has been in session
I this week. Proceedings in our next.
Carry your cotton to the city mills new
J gin
DoN'r forget that Morris, the blacksmith,
! is agent for the famous Weir plows.
IT'S pleasant to see our vacant houses be-
, gin to fill up.
The walls of Giesen's new building are
completed.
SODA Water, Carlsbad vichy and Seller
\ always on hand ice cold at Frommee's Drug
store.
J.E. MORRIS is agent for the Weir sulky
and walking plows. Satisfaction guaranteed.
ONE car load bagging and ties for sale
! JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
1 CLOTHING, new ssosk. just received at
LU. J. DA1LEY's.
= Why is Spring Tobacco having such q
\ run D.? Because chewers know it is the best.
CALL at Malone'sand get fashion plate for
J September.
Special inducements in clothing and hats.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
Go TO P. r. Turner Co., for your Cedar
Posts and Barbed Wire fencing.
| New Domestics and Seersuckers.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
Go TO P. r. Turner & Co., for your wag-
ons. They have the Avery and Caldwell,
- which are the best in the market. jeo-2m
FALL Prints and splendid assortment Do
mestics en- route. JOHNSON u JOHNSON.
Every Chewer should buy Spring Navy,
| because it is the best Tobacco ever sold IN
Texas.
, CARLOAD salt just received at
H1Nz1Es.
MALONE is selling his summer stock at
customers own prices to make room for his
; fall stock
OUR congressional convention met on yes
terday at Lullng, but up to the time of 60
ing to press no nomination had been made.
We are continually receiving new goods,
both of Groceries and Hardware, and re-
spectfully solicit inspection and comparison
of prices and quality.
G. w. DONALDSON & Co.
We regret to hear of the death of Sidney
Smith, SEN, father of j. A. Smith. He
died suddenly at Kyle, on Sunday last OF
disease of the bowels.
NUTS AND CANDIES.
FRitz LANCE has Just received q large as
sortment of choice Fancy Candies, Nuts
ETC., fresh and wholesome. Call and see
him.
The new brand Spring Tobacco is what
every dealer should have in stock. Chewers
say there is nothing equal to it on the mar
ket
Go to Hinzie's for your supplies OF family
groceries. Very large purchases by III nm
warrant low prices to his customers Inc
best articles at lowest prices always.
Go To P. r. Turner 4 Co., for your
Clothing. they have large and well selected
stock Of every variety, and prices 10 sun
every purchaser.
Hans Of the latest and finest styles at r. H.
Turner & Co.'S. We have examined them'
and speak by the book Also fresh assort-
Inent Of the celebrated ZieSler shoes. Also
eOlOred shirts in variety.
BNRsArss in Lace'coIlars. Linen col ars,
Rachings. Lace and Lawn Ties, at Malone >
Cheap Store.
p. p TCExER E Co.
Have lust received lzrge lot Of bEsgles
and spring hacks which they oaer 20 u
trade at living prices. Cal on them before
Purchasing elsewhere
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

FALL Prints and splendid assortment Do
mestics en- route. JOHNSON " JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Every Chewer should buy Spring Navy,
because it is the best Tobacco ever sold IN
Texas
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

A personal inspection Of my
stock and manner Of doing the
Cotton Business UiH more than
confirm the ADORE assertions.
Please fdrOr me with a call Tllen
yOu riSh Houston.
WIN. D. CLEVELAND,
Wholesale Grocer and cctton Factor,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

MALONE is selling his summer stock at
customers own prices to make room for his
fall stock.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

COMMISSIONERS Court has been in session
his week. Proceedings in our next.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Go TO P. R. Turner & Co., for your wag-
ons. They have the Avery and Caldwell,
which are the best in the market. je9-2m
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Carry your cotton to the city mills new
gin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Our congressional convention met on yes
terday at Lullng, but up to the time OF 60
ing to press no nomination had been made
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

DoN'T forget that Morris, the blacksmith,
is agent for the famous Weir plows.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

IT'S pleasant to see our vacant houses be-
gin to fill up.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

The walls of Giesen's new building are
completed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Go to Hinzie's for your supplies of family
groceries. Very large purchases by M hIm
warrant low prices to his customers. Inc
best articles at lowest prices always.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

The new brand Spring Tobacco is what
every dealer should have in stock. Chewers
say there is nothing equal to it on the mar
ket.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

New Domestics and Seersuckers.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Go To p. r. Turner & Co., for your
Clothing. they have large and well selected
stock Of every variety, and prices to sun
every purchaser.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

with Missouri Pacific Ry for Waco.
Ross, Hico, Irede.l, Cisco, and all points on
TINT line
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

CARLOAD salt just received at
HINz1E's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

WE regret to hear of the death of Sidney
Smith, SEN, father of J A. Smith He
died suddenly at Kyle, on Sunday last, OF
disease of the bowels.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

NUTS AND CANDIES.
FRitz LANCE has just received large as
sortment of choice Fancy Candies, Nuts
etc., fresh and wholesome. Call and see
him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
New gin at city mills.

'B W. SMITH has bought new gin,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

WE are continually resolving new goods,
both of Groceries and Hardware, and re-
spectfully solicit inspection and comparison
of prices and quality.
G. w. DONALDSON & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

SODA Water, Carlsbad Vichy and Seller
always on hand ice cold at Frommee's Drug
store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

At CIeburne with the Chicago, Texas and
Mexico Central K'y for Alvarado, Cedar Bill
Dallas, and the North East aud West.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

At FOkT WOREfa with Mo. Pacific and
Texas and Pacific Rys for all points on those.
lines {: for FL Paso. Santa Fe, San francisco.
and the Pacific coast, and for Kansas City. 81
Louis. Chicago, New York, and all points North
Fast and West.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17
CONNECTIONS
Al Hrenha am with II. L. 7, e, R'y for Hemp
stead, Ledb ett0r, Giddihgs, McDade and Austin.

At MilanO with I. h G. N. Ry for Hearne, Pal
estine, Rockdale, Round Rock, Georgetown
Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Ban An
tonic and Laredo,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

FRUIT JARS, supply at Lu. J. Dailey's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

p. p TCExER E Co.
Have lust received a large lot Of b-1sgles
and spring hacks which they offer 70 the
trade at living prices. Cal On then 0eiOre
Purchasing elsewhere
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

]. E. MORRIS is agent for the Weir sulky
and walking plows. Satisfaction guaranteed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Go TO P. r. Turner Co., for your Cedar
Posts and Barbed Wire fencing.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

Hans Of the latest and finest styles at 7. H.
Turner & Co.'S. We have examined tnehi'
and speak by the book. Also fresh assCr'-
ment Of the celebrated Ziegler shoes. Also
eOlOred shirts in variety.
BARGATys in Lace collars. Linen COZ az,
Rlehings. Lace and Lawn Ties, at Malone >
~. g..
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

ONE car load bagging and ties for sal Q
JOHNSON & JOHNSON.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-08-17

CLOTHING, q new stosk. just received at
LU. j. DAILEY's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
Brenliain.
Special 10 the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
BRENNAN, May 4.-Allen Taylor, aged
60, farmer in comfortable circumstances
living in the Greenvine neighborhood, In
this county, suicided this morning. lie
used a shotgun, No cause is assigned for
the rash act.
A large crowd is expected at the Mai.fest
tomorrow
Six convicts. sentenced at the last term
Of the district court, will be taken TO
Whites Brazos county convict farm to.
night. "
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

1t Is reported that Paymaster Stevenson.
Of the navy, is to be nominated for pay
master-general.
1t has now been brought out that rags un-
1T for the manufacture of paper, are uti-
lized In the making of sugar. Old shirts
are said to be especially adapted to the new
industry.
The total number of Chinese immigrants
to this country from 1855 to September.
1881, is 232, 2,203. Yet, less than 1O0,OOO are
here to-day, the major part, having re-
turned to China.
| The Novoe Vremva says that Russan
costumes are the trder of the day at the,
czar's court, and the palace official posi-
| tions will now 20 by Russian instead of
the German names they have borne for two
centuries. a.
| Herr Won Eisendecher, at present Ger
man minister at Toxic, will probably be
transferred to Washington as successor to
Baron Won Schloezer, who has Just been
gazetted as Piussian ambassador to tho
| Vatican.
A Bourbon county farmer, the other day.
testified his admiration Tor Bro.her Barnes,
the Kentucky revivalist, by naming q new
horse ioal for him. Among the erural Bour-
bt naise this is esteemed the highest honor
that can be paid citizen.
In Peru, as soon as death occurs, ashes
ore strewn on the floor Of the room and the
door fastened. Next morning the ashes are
carefully examined for footprints and the
soul OF the dead Is said to have passed into
the body Of whatever animal the imagina-
tion traces in the ashes, l
The legislature Of Maine is considering .
law to punish apothecarles who mako fatal
Mistakes, being melted thereto by a Bangor
case, in which q clerk put cyanide Of po'
into q prescription instead Of citrate
ash, thus causing woman's Dc
In five years the Frere'
only increased 4l0 0~
the big towns
peace. The
the ave-
Sr"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05

new YoRK, Mny Al
report says future deliver,
material change. There 10 !.
to buy, but less 70 sell.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05

Sr. PAUL, MIMI, April GA prominent
politician OF Montana, Just returned from
Washington, reports that there 10 scheme
on foot 10 compromise the deadlock on the
admission Of Dakota by moving for the ad.
mission Of Montana, which, II Ia claimed,
would be democratic state and Offset Da..
kotA. Il Is argued that the tide Of emigra.
tion. now setting Into Montana Is demo-
cratic, which hardly hold, ~ eastern people
are thronging the territory over the Union
Pacific, and the Northern Pacific ere carry
ing ecandinavians, The majority Of whom
Are rspublicans.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05

terday's closing, the latteafor Richmoud,&
Alleghany; Cleveland, Coih0bus s Indian J
.spolis was p; Chicaeo,se n A1t6h II, and ST
Paul preferred, and tlhiQn Pacific 1 higher
colorado coal openeda love-. In the eq111'
ieaiings prices adSAhcef4 to Z; thesIa} q
,or Missouri Pacific; Michigan Central and
raeihc Mail being the exceptions. Atm
o'clock prices we're generally lower Spec
ulation has been active, 80
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
A Few Special Counter Lots for this Week 0nlyI

Hose Silk checked at 2oc pair for all Sizes One lot Full
Regular Pnks and Blues sizes 3d. 2oc slightly spotted
Either of the above worth 35c for the smallest size.
number of odd lots Of Chidrens Fancy Hose all thrown
together the uniform price Of 15c worth than double
Achoce lot ohalfregar Ladies' Hose in elegant
of fancy and plain shades the uniform price of 25c
An elegant line Of finer goods 3oc. worth soc. line Of
fine gauze Ladies Babrgan Hosiery printed in designs,
mregua made, 3oc worth 45c. We have several large
lots Of Gloves that be closed out and they have been
reduced accordingly.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
smti,

I.oSDoS, May A..
understood that afte.
reluctance Mr.. Chamb
fee Of chief secretary I,
pointment will be satisi,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
SANGER BROTHERS.
c---------c---c->c c-------------c------cc->-c-
MIR, UNDER RWEARSALE|

OF Last Week effected more than expected of it, not
vn the matter of large sales IA fact that always graying
but also by successfully introducing what without doubt the
Largest Department in this Line in the South.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
The Loss.

SAN FRAScIsco, May A Lordsburg,
New Mexico, dispatch states 1t is positively
asserted that In the fight on the both inst.
between Mexican troops under Colonel
Garcen and Lacos' band of Indians, the
latter lost seventy eight killed and all their
stock; also that LAGOS himself was killed,
and thirty.three Indibns taken prisoners.
The Mexican loss Is stated to have been
twenty.scten killed and wounded.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05

Special TO tho Herald.

Special 10 tho Herald.
MARSHALL, May 4.-Rev Father Granger
returned this morning. He gives n glowing
description Of the conservation services, and
Is greatly pleased with the new bishop. We
trust that his grace will visit this portion OF
the vineyard at an early day, where he will
find warm hearts and generous hands TO
welcome him.
The weather continues dry and mild with
indications Of rain.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-05-05
Washington Wallis.

WAsnIseroS, May Alt has bee.
cided 70 close the debate on the r.
mission bill, now pending I
sometime tomorrow. v
will close the debate
democratic part
The senate Il
Wise TO be Unite
eastern district of w
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-03-16
miscellaneous.

Boston, 1.-THE prohibitory liouo
bill passed to the third reading in IN,
house-I05 to s.
The senate passed a resolution in fayo,
of biennial state elections-26 to 7.
Philadelphia, Il Henry Lyon, :
Chinanan, over seven years in this coun.
try, was naturalized to-day.
Chicago, 14.-The meeting of the Iro.
quols Club. tomorrow evening, will be
rendered an interesting event in local
democratic politics by the presence OF
Senator Lamar, ex-Governor Hendricks.
Congressman and ex-Congressmen Hurd,
Watlerson, Harrison, Trumbull, Brock
enridge and Doolittle, and r. T. Merritt,
of Washington; j. Q. Black and Villas,
ct Wisconsin, sll Of whom will deliver
addresses. Letters will be read from
Senator Bayard and Governors Palmer
and Tilden.
Immigrants arrived during the eight
months ending February Is, 5.O9I.
Albany, 14.-The superintendent of
insurance has refused to Issue certifcat es
Of authority to agents of the National
Life Insurance Company Of the United
States, at Chicago, on the grou'd that
the statement and certificate of deposits
and securities are not in compliance with
the statutes.
New York, 1.-THE Garfield Club ex-
pect soon to secure 10, 900 signatures to a
petition asking President Arthur to par
don Serges Mt Mason.
Coach painters here, and brieklayers
in Philadelphia, are moving for an ad-
vance Of wages.
Little Rock. 14.-The democratic state
convention will be held on June 18th.
New York, 15.-Dr. Arthur N. Sher-
man. who was publisher of the albanian,
the first newspaper ever printed in AL
bany, died on Monday, in Brooklyn, SO
years old. He was one of the inventors
of the Alligator printing press.
Hughes, pedestrian, challenges Rowell
and Hazel, for $1,000 a side, aud will
give them ten miles odds, if they walk
him singly. he wants no hippodrome
affair.
Boston, 15.-The Pacific Bank opens
on Monday.
The national prohibition convention
will be held in Chicago on August Goth.
New York, 15.-The Commercial saws:
It was positively stated on Wall Street
to-day that pooling arrangements have
gone into effect between the cable COM
panies, and contract entered into with
the Western Union Telegraph Company
for twenty FIVE years.
A London pool is being formed to pur-
chase 10000 shares of Western Union
stock at about the market price to-day.
The short interest on this stock has con-
tinued to be so large that the bearers
have not dared to cover for fear they
will advance the price too rapidly on
themselves.
Transfer books Of the Wabash Rail-
road Company are reported to show that
SIP, 100000 worth Of preferred stock is
held abroad. Foreign houses report q
fresh demand for this stock in the past
few days.
Cincinnati, 15.-The telegraphers' con-
vention met to-day.