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National Republican., 1883-12-20
COMBINATIONS.

The Senate in executive session yesterday con
frmed the following nomiuat oas:
Walter Evans TO be commissioner ofinternal rev.
enue. Albert W. Wyman to be treasurer OF the
United States. Edward o. Graves 10 be assistant
treasurer of the United States.
Richard Gibbs, OF New York, to be minister resi-
dent aud consul general to Bolivia. Charlie b.
trail to be secretary of legation at Brazil Will
lam T. Strong to be secretary of legation at Vi
emma.
jacob f. Walther to be collector of internal rev.
enue for the 10Th district Of Pennsylvania.
Theodore L. Porle 10 be pension agent at Syra-
cuse, n. Y,
Matthew r. Barr, Of Erie, Pa and Henry Ward
of Leadyille Col, to be Indian inspectors.
To be Indian ngenLs-SidIoy d. Waters, of Con-
necicut, for Colville agency, Wash JAS +. Card
ner, of Colorado, for Ouray agency, Utah; Elisha
w. Davis, of Colorado for Ulntah agency, Utah
Oliver Word, of Ohio, for Neah Bay agency, Wash;
Benz, w. Thompson, of West Virginia. Tor Sisse.
ton agency, Dak Sanderson X. Martin, of Penn.
sylvania for Shoshone agency, Wyo.
To be pOstmasters-Wm. III, Allen, Brick Church,
n j.; Emma j. Porter, Somerville, n, j.; John i.
Babcock, New Brunswick, Nj: VIA, Littell sum
INIT n. J.i Ihos. NJ. Pgncogst, Norristown, n. j.
Albert +. Sherwood, Derby, Conn.,; Geo. J.. Fin
ney, Westyille, Conn; Thomas w, Flower, WaXN-
hachie, Tex; Henry Eddy, Henrietta, Tex; John
q. Fink, Taylor, Tex; Lysander $. Garrison, Dali
las, Tex; Joshua A. Gardiner MeXia, Tex: Joseph
Hopkins, Brownsville, Tex; Prince A. Hazard,
Colorado, Tex; John S. Sproull, Eagle Pass, Tex.
Mm. IL. Barbour, Decatur, Tex, and Mary e.
Coffee, Burnet, Tex.
National Republican., 1883-12-20
TIE UOITSE.

In the house yesterday Mr., Scales, OF North
Carolina, presented the certificate of election OF
Thomas g. Skinner as representative-elec from
the first district of North Carolina,
Amer the reading ofth certificate Mr. Keller, of
Ohio, offered resolution reciting that at the No
yember election W, II. Pool was elected as repre-
sentative from the first district of Nor h Carolina;
that he died on Aug, 25 1888 that since the cleo
tion of Pool the legislature redistroted the state
and created new first districts that the governor
OF North Carolina ordered an election, by virtue
Of which MIR. kinuer claims n seat aud that to
admit him would leave one county without repre-
sentatlOn while another county would have two
representatives, aud referring Mr. SINNERS cre-
dentials 10 the committee on elections, with puwer
70 ascertain and report all the facts pertaining TO
the vacancy aud the election TO ill the same.
Mr.. Keller cOntended that tue resolution pre-
sented a question which should be inquired into
by the committee on elections, and asserted that
the paper read could not be called certificate at
ali within the meaning Of the rules which have
prevailed In the house. Tno very fact that the
paper bore date of thirteenth December, 1888 sug-
gcsted that Il had cost good deal OF trouble, time
and mental anxiety 10 get paper VIII en- would
not show what the law required should be shown
As IN matter Of fnCt, there had not been yauanC Cy
in the district which Mr.. Skinner claimed 10 rep
resent.
NI. Scales outlined the history Of the case, aud
National Republican., 1883-12-20
VOLUNTEER SOLDIER HOMES.
The Winter Quarterly Meeting OF the
Board OF Managers.

The managers OF national homes for disabled
volunteer soldiers held their regular winter quar-
tery meeting ot the Riggs house yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. There were present, besides
superinteudents of homes, the following members
Gen. W. y. Franklin, president Of the board Con.
NJ. n. McAfahon, Of New York, secretary Gen.
George i. Mcclellan, Of New Jersey; Col j.. A.
Harris, OF Ohio; Cen. c. W. Roberts, of Maine
Maj. u. c. Fulton, OF Wisconsin, and Mr.. John A.
Martin, of Kansas. The business done was alto
gether routine, consisting uf the consideration OF
applications for admissions and rcadmissions
hearing of complaints, aud discussing the appro-
priations for the coming quarter. Adjournment
was had in the evening until next April. The
winter and spring quarterly meetings are held in
Washington, the summer and fall meetings at the
different homes,
National Republican., 1883-12-20
A Circular ON MNotes. y

The commissioner of internal revenue, in a
circular issued yesterday among other things
says: 'ln view OF the fact that three different
courts-the supreme court for the territory OF
Utah, the United States district court for the
northern district OF New York and the United
States circuit court for the southern district OF
lninois-have all decided that the word "uotes
as used in section 10 of the act OF Feb 1875 sec
ton 3il3 u, compilation of 1870 must be construed
as limited to notes payable IN money, aud the
question OF the correctness Of those decisions Is
now before the United states supreme court, with
prospect of an early determination, collectors
Will neither require nor receive returns OF the
alleged circulation Of obligations payable In mer-
ehandise until further orders from this Office"
GREAT reduction in our tailoring department
Eiseman Bros, corner Seventh and L streets,
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NOMINATIONS,

The President yesterday sent a large number of
nominations for postmasters, and also the follow
ing:
William A, Hobbs, OF Minnesota, receiver Of
public moneys at Taylors Falls, MINI.
Nathaniel Clark, OF Michigan, register ofland
Office ut Reed City, Mich.
John q. TUFTS, of Iowa, agent fer Indians at
Union agency, in the lndian territory.
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pissulutiuns Of Guparinership.

VXTASHINGTON, DECEMBER 1O-TIIE FIRM
w OF Thomas j, Jones ~ CO., conducting u Drug
business corner Twenty-slNth street and pcnnsyl-
yanin avenue northwest is this day dissolved by n-
tuRl consent Thomas d. Jones assuming MI Liabilities.
THOMAS j, JONES,
A. n MATTHEW'S.
bespealS for Thomas j. Jones, who win retain the
firm name and style the continuation Of the liberal
patronage the firm has hitherto received,
deI0m,vth3w a, n. MATTHEW'S.
National Republican., 1883-12-20

DR. u. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
TREATMENT, II specific for iIystcra, Dizziness
COnNulsions, Nervous HEADACHE, Mental Depression
Loss Of Memory, SpermRtOrrhua lmpOtency, InyO-
untary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
OveI-eNertiou self abuse, Ovcr-indugence, which
leads 10 misery decay aud death. one box VIII cure
recent cases, Each box contains one months treat
mcnt. one dollar hOX, or six boxes for 50. sent by
mHtl prepaid, ON receipt Of price, We guarantee SIX
boxes 20 cure any case, WIN each order received nv
~ for SIX boxes, accompanied with a. We Will send
tho purchaser our written guarantee to return the
HntCes issued by STOTr d CROMWELL, 4SO Penn
sylvhnia avenue, Washington, y; C., wholesale and
retail agents Orders by mail viii receive prompt At
tentlon,
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Rr Steam TO stockhnin,.

A dispatch from the minister Of the United States
at Stockholm informs the department of state that
on the twenty fourth of April, 1884, direct steam
communication between this country and Sweden
will be opened and continued thereafter by
monthly trips between New York and Gothenburg
The same dispatch aludcs to the large importa .
ton of wheat into Sweden, mostly from Denmark.
The value Of the importation OF wheat in 1882 eX-
ceeded s2,000000.
National Republican., 1883-12-20

FROM almost evcry section Of the state come re-
ports of general improvement of the health OF
our people, due no doubt, TO the influence of DR..
Bulls Cough syrup.
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9Crsonal Comfort.

TVNHE SHEDD BATHS, 9O3 ~ S1., NEAR
Il Nlnth-rurkish, Russian, sulphur, and MerCu-
rial Baths given with slltll and experience. Manpn-
lHtor of 10 years experience ut this establishment
Single bath, sl tickets for 90; Id for $40. open
Sunday from = u. NJ. 10 p, IN. aulI-U
INASY FEET, SC.-EMINENT PHYSICIANS,
II surgeons, und thousands of other well known
personagcs visit Or. Whites establishment, lIlG PA,
av., opposite Wizards Hotel for relief from and
avoidance OfCOTns, bunOns diseased nails aud other
complaints Of the feet Established In Washington,
H. O. In 1861. Office fee, 81 per visit for putting tho
feet In order,
WI Cure-rrOt llprtrlg Nissen, at MnrlnlH Hall,
Highest testimonials from physicians aud former
patients, Daily treatment, 80 n month. de7-lm"
NTEW TURKISH BATH (DR. BONEE'S),
~ lIl7 G ST. opposite Riggs House, Large pool,
good ventilation. Ladies', Monday and Friday. Not
Open Sunday. open from y u, m. TIL y. M; Satu-
day Y u. NJ Baths, 81; q tickets, S4.bO
apU DIR IL. H. BONiE Electrician.
National Republican., 1883-12-20

FLORENCE, GA.--Dr. w. b. Prather says
Browns Iron Bitters have given satisfaction
in every instance have known IL used"
National Republican., 1883-12-20
WANTED
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
SuPERFLUOUS HAIR
SupERELuOuS HAIR


Is an excessive growth of hair on the female fnce
seen ON the upper lip, chin, throat cheeks, and brow
rms IL the most noticeable, unsghty, and annoying
OF all complexion bleniscs II Is difficult to tell who
are most entitled tosympathy-they young gent whose
greatest ambition Is to raise beard and cannot or
me lndy whose hrsutica growth will appear on her
nce IN spite of all her efforts to prevent IT, The most
Darbnrous methods have been resorted to to remove
thls obnoxious growth. For instance the hot pitch
acids the scissors and razor It. very humiliating
70 sensitive refined lady to realize that II II mpOss
BILE TO appear In public without first standing or sit
ling before her mirror, plucking out one by one s
Mlry hairs with tweezers from her face to be gone
through with day ater day with the greatest care for
her experience teaches her that II She extracts the
line hairs they In turn become heavy. DIR. VAN
DICk, Dermatologist No, - Grant Place, between
Nintn nm ana ienth anu q ana u streets, permanently
tion Of Electrolyses Qhe electric needle .process)
This Is the only method In the world by which this
obnoxious growth can be removed. ladies. II you
are thus afflicted don't neglect II another day, but
call on DIR. VAN DSCK, Dermatoogist at once and
make your engagement for treatment, only linz
tied number can be treated. Daily hours, u. to
p mi sundays, o n. m. TO y. m. Office, % Grant
Place. b-nopO
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1auten- nlisteIlaueu,,s.

FuR LINED CIRCULARS IN GOOD ORDER
A. VIII buy pawn tickets for same Address CASH
Republican Onice b-22
HAYE ADVICES OF LARGE SHIPMENTS
~ OF poultry TO arrive saturday and Monday, the
I'D and 2lth Inst; buyers will do well to visit us.
4. j, CLARK Il CO., 0l6 la, uv. b.22
WIN. KNABE& co. PIANO, FULL Z oCTAVES;
w modern improvements great bargain for cash
TVNO PAY CASH FOR SMALL IMPROVED PROP
n eIty; northwest; from $500 TO $1,000. Address
~ ID. c., Republican Ofllce. b-2O
DERSoNS TO. TRY TO FIND THE ADvER-
paper. b-nopi N
National Republican., 1883-12-20

bS- Advertisements under Hc heads Of Wants For
ReaL f0r SAFE boarding. Lost and Found, and
irsonn', Qf N1cc tines or less efghic,n tong ,Coris,
10 cfaS one Insertion; each additional insertion 10
cenl'. Bus-nc9s cards MT incLnicd IN these rats
National Republican., 1883-12-20
MrNituI.
Is MEALTH.

DHEUMATISM. NERVOUS, DISEASES, COR
III pulence Headache, SprHlns &C,, successfully
treated by Massage aud Swedish Movement cure.
PROF NISSEN, Marns Hall, no2S-lm
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adlantsN---Mousrs.

A SMALL HOUSE, WITH MODERN IMPRoVE.
"A mentsi Will lease Address MICHIGAN, Re
publican Office. d-22
HoUSES TO RENT; ALSO BUSINESS PROP
erly, to supply the demand of our customers.
~ LER y RuTHERFoRD, Real Estate and Insur-
ance, 1926 st. n. w. 3-2l
National Republican., 1883-12-20

VTANTBD-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN E.
w Heal, Bateman a Co. Bank, 14ll L st.. n w;
tory United States Commissioner, Examiner, and
Nothry Public; ALWAYS in office from n. M To p.
National Republican., 1883-12-20

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Safs Deposit Gumpung. $4,000
SEcuR1rY FROM Loss BY BuRonARY,
ROBBERY, FIRE, OR ACCIDENT.
THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY,
Of Washington in It's own building,
Cor Fifteenth street and New York avenue:
Perpetual Charter act of Congress Jan. ~, 1867
900
The Company Rents Safes inside its Fire and Bur-
per year. according TO size and location, Rooms and
! Desks adjoining vaults provided for safe renters
VAULT DOORS GUARDED BY THE SARGENT
| TIME-LOCK.
| Securities and Yauables of fevery description, in
Guiding Bonds and stocks Plate, Jewelry Deeds, Sc,
taken for safekeeping, on special guarantee ut the
| lowest rates.
GaAAS g GIoXER, of lslEgs & Co, Vice President
G. i. NYNiAN, Assistant Secretary
DIRECTORS;
Sn%n 1Shn Gssas i snyder haTlSs snS a. e. WSrd, SInSG
Albert L. sturteyant Thomas Evans,
John G. Parkc.
Cook ann Sub &riutimg.
Gibson BROS.
ooK AND JOB PRINTING,
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
SOUTHEAST CORNER THIRTEENTH STREET.
| The Largest Printing House In the City.
Printing Of All Descriptions Promptly Executed In
| the Best style and at Lowest Rates.
HERBERT A, GIBBs
F1NE'fGR + fGRifS&ST1Na GGiSS
VERY Low PRICES,
DAILY GoU GGVptGSfsFF RT pE REooRp,
n W. BROWN,
023 + STREET NoTHwEsT,
FINE JOB PRINTING
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
SrE1NwAY q Sous PIANOS
Have Reached the HIGHEST DEGREE OF PER
FICTION IN VOLUME OF TONE AND
ELAsTIoY OF TOUCH
a Large Assortment of All styles Can be Found
| at the WRTerooms of
W, q. MErzERoTr & CO.,
No. a25 PENNsYLYANIA AVENUE.
sra Gstatr
TNTERNATGONAL REAL ESTATE AND
INVESTMENT COMPANY,
OFFICES;
G20 STREET NORTHWEST.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-An Kinds of City
| Property
-. MONEY INVESTED, Rents Collected, Loans
| Secured.
Care 81 Property of Residents and Non.Resldents a
| Specially.
ELsoN u. WRIGHT,
General Manager. deStuhsly
EoR RENT-BY b, II. WARNER,
6I4l7th st w.,slooO 90 9l3 NJ st II W." rs %
17O4 Conn Rv.,.. 7b 90 800 II st II e.,..,... 20 90
our Weekly Rent list published every Monday
morning, contains n complete schedule our houses
with descriptions, prices &c, aud how they may he
seen Properly for sale IN gl parts of the city Money
Il, II, WARNER, 0lO = street.
SflrSituI.
| DHEUMATISM. NERVOUS, DISEASES, COR
~ nnlenee Headache spr9ins' S%c sncce,sssIlly
! PROF. NISSEN Marnps Hall, no2Slm
HEALTH Is WEALTH
! n H
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9musfn,tnis.


NATioNAL TirEATER
EVERY EVENING AM SATURDAY MATINEE
The Popular Young Actor,
MIR. JAMES o'NEfLL,
As Edmond Dantes, with
MR., JOHN sTETs2N's. MONTE cRIsTo
COMPANY.
Originally organized under Mr.. stotsnn's manage
nlcnt for Booths rhcRtcr New York.
Manager and propriotor,..".AIit. JOHN srETsoN
Dumas' Great Play Of
MONTE CRISTOi
Joseph Clare formerly Artistsof Booths TEcator.
Grand Realistic Effects and Correct Appointments.
Christmas swcck".......,.,,.....,atN THE RANKS
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE.
DEC. 2o,a1.22. MATINEE DEC "a
BENEFIT NATIONAL RIFLES.
Emerson Grand Concert Troupe
AND
WALTER PELHAM
The W2i;FsI, WWGrli,s GrGatGs! GM sSsSN SSsSySNstI't
BottHni Fay6ritc Ft nMEhgaUm q lSnrano.
HELEN =. Il, CAiTER,
GiiXS IT, ,MTGGtNSs.'
ThGWVEHSit9'Ss! WHi9FE,2, 2f rlIItk EaII1l kAMTts's'
SoESItss SSG rigg'' NAP y SltMgAEGG. tMSgCinG.
Concluding the programme With
"a DAY IN CAMP IN 1861"
cn TmT Sxpoh III H r Gpg2r M G TRE songs and busc
Reserved seats ut Ellis music store nttcr. Deccm-
per 10. dolS-5t
FoHD's, oHElsTMAs WEEK
JOYOUS AND MERRY PERFORMANCES.
Re merry 0ll-bo merry all;
rrrenare the song, tno feast, the ball
EVERY NIGHT or CHRISTMAS WEEK.
n -
agrUEsDAY, wEbNTSSbE.tET, EmnthSEES SATURDAY. ia
The RHn@y EHWpqy Igsh Hab bSqgm.G%9ans, \.
In their very entertaining Comedy by Carleton, On.
with iStSp Gapltal a'tlSa%SN4GTs GGmsGy Company.
THE gIgfFl&i%ia E IS 9s.&SEXp9sK
MckHRR2DHfH kRD fMh 4N2 F&M6ts 2N rMFEH Rh
Anniversary, q WashigRton rcsisning Ills Sf commits.
sion. Special Music and other appropriate features.
New Years MeiigyGr iIfVs 4 III Barton
WRIGHTs DIME MUSEUM,
w COR, 0rH AND ID STS N. w.
LYNCH AND MCMAHON. ,
- mourn, ON The World RenOMned ,,,,na,.
j. +. BATCHELoR.
THE uowAIT;;bB 4; p sisEEkA' iGAEhEFkAoHrR'
coTnS! B%rtH tYIq FrR @ MI A%%FbhthkIAMH hAHAhH@ }AhHGE@
HARRY la ROSE.
The performance 10 conclude with the laughablo
afterpiece entitled
MAJ LOOK AT HIMl-
BY the entire company.
MISS ADA BRtGS, The Champion Fat Woman,
MIR. CRlST HANSEN,
The Wonderful Tattooed Man.
MISS CASSA CASSANDIA,
The Beautiful Hush Haired Lady.
& The whole P geh & Sl as was never be-
Admission, 10 cents. Reserved sents for Indies and
children without extra charge. Music furnished by
the Marine Band. Performance at o'clock and \
O'Clock p IN.
National Republican., 1883-12-20
sfnr Ytnt ..Aooms.

R1I 18TH 81, NEAR THE EBBiTr HOUSE,
NJ A Very nicely furnished suite of gUoms; Su-
able for senator, Member, or others; also NAic
National Republican., 1883-12-20
d6lantrS-G mplopmcnt,

WILL SOME KIND FRIEND INTEREST
w themselves in my behalf and get mo work.
am surng for the ncccssares Of life and Will starve
pOstOnlCp. I-n1 -
National Republican., 1883-12-20

2En PAID BY a YOUNG LADY FOR A
'pSJO position in the Government Printing Oillcc
9r Printing Bureau. Address II. H., Republican OF
lInn lnn
National Republican., 1883-12-20

A MAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TAKING CARE
OF horses or driving and gardening dcsirCau place;
OnlCe, 1.oO
National Republican., 1883-12-20

T fHlCKERtNG PIANO, FULL 2 OCrAVEs;
Y = . modern improvements great bargain for cash,
LQIlN M EllLLS & co. O81 Pa. NY noar l0Lh 81. 81
National Republican., 1883-12-20
G0lantrO ---9slp.

A WOMAN no COOK AND no GENERAL
"A housoworE; no washing; must 90 home at night.
Apply at 21lS Pa uv. y. w. 900
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Houms.

1.-TWO UNFURN1SItED ROOMS, BY GENTLE
"A man and wife, with privilege of light housCkccp-
Ing and use gfpnrlOr; references exchanged, and per-
lrnla II Int,I,l Anl lll.u- a
National Republican., 1883-12-20
A FTERJAN. ], 1884, A SUITE OF FURNISHED
~ rooms. with bOnrd. No. 12ll N 81. N. w. 1-2O

A II 1911 l4rH Sr-SEVERAL VERY HAND.
IA sOmely furnished rooms, en- suite or singly;
single rooms suitable for gentlemen; gas, heat, bath
new house. modern improvements; excellent hoard IT
desired 7-2D
National Republican., 1883-12-20

IN FIRST CLASS, WELI-KEPT AND WELL
A furnished temperance house nice rooms for gen.
tlcmcn only at rates from 25c to 81 per night. Four
lines street cars; elegant dining rooms in Immediate
vicinity. TIOGA HOUSE, 800 II st. N. w.
r-Jn1 "a,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-05-10
LATE NEWS ITEMS.


THE bond of M. I. Polk, the default
ing Tennessee State Treasurer, has been
increased to 81, 900 on information that he
contemplated flight.
The New York Legislature adjourned
sine die on the 4th inst.
LAWRENCE HANLON, who was placed
on trial at Dublin, ireland, the day before
on the charge of attempting to murder Juror
Dennis Field, was found guilty on the 4th
and sentenced to penal servitude for life.
On receiving sentence HanlOn muttered:
AZ won't be the last. God save Ireland
from such informers." Kingston, Healey
and Gibney, charged with conspiracy to
murder Poole, were arraigned for examina-
tion. An informer named Lamie gave tes-
timouy confirming the existence of a Wig
ilance murder circle to which the prisoners
belonged.
THREE murderers were hanged on
the 4th inst: d. F. Walker, at Trenton,
Ca, for the murder of S. S. Handberger;
Governor Hilson, colored, of Louisville,
Ark, for the murder of Major Ashley, and
John Lee, colored, at Gainesville, Fla, for
the murder of c. P. Crockett.
TIE Boston (Mass.) rubber shoe fac
tory has resumed work after two months
idleness on account of the high price of rub
ber. 1t employs 1000 hands.
A NIANUFACTORY of explosives has
been discovered at Cronstadt, Russia.
GUNIA Bios, heavy sugar dealers at
Matanzas, Cuba, have failed for 100000.
The dynamite plot it is claimed
was formed in America and was betrayed
to the British Consul in New York and all
the particulars given to the English police,
who watched the cOnspirators from the
moment they landed there.
A FIRE which originated in a lumber
yard at Union City, Ind, on the 4th, sup-
posed to have been ignited by spark from
a passing locomotive, destroyed a territory
Of several acres, including a number of
business houses and residences, occasion
ing a loss Of fully 100000.
THE foreman of the jury in the star
route cases at Washington has called at
tention to the fact that he and his associ-
average human lifetime to the trial. He
wants TO go home.
FRITZ ANDRES, cotton merchants,
Liverpool, Eng, Manchester, Alexandria
and other cities, has failed, with liabilities
Of El50,00o.
FIVE Socialists were sentenced at
Hamburg, Germany, the other day, to im-
Drisonment from one to three months for
circulating pamphlets slandering Bis
naTck.
AT Terre Haute. Ind, some sacrile- !
zious thieves tore the cornerstone out of a
.olored church the other night aud stole the
;oius deposited therein.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-05-10
FACTS AND FIGURES.


A ton of pure gold will make some
thing over 1902, 785.
One school district in Maine, con-
tanning eighteen farms, received over
S1O,O for apples sold in n single year
Balance sheet of the steamship
Great Eastern for 1882: Income, S7S5i
expenditure, S22, ,040; result misery
Detroit Post. ...... .-..
The New Orleans PicdyuHe esti-
mates profit of about $4OO, 100000 for
the Americans who build the railroads
of Mexico.
- California produces half the quick
silver in the world; 100, 222, 267 pounds
IA the last thirty years, Of which two
thirds went abroad.-San FrqRciSco
Call.
- Scotch blast furnaces have begun 10
make ammonia out of their blast fur
naces. and the 13O furnaces in SCOTLAND
are expected to make %, ,375 tons, Eorth
$500, 1000.
They estimate the copper in sight
in Copper Basin, Tayapai County, Ari,
by the hundreds Of billions of tons.
TWENTY-FIVE claims are bonded for So
500, OO0.- Chicago Times.
The Lancaster Gingham Mills at
Clinton, Mass, are the largest mills Of
the kind in this country They employ
1000 hands and produce 10000, 600
yards of cloth each year. Their pro-
ducts are sold mainly in Pennsylvania
Snd the Southwest. Boston Post.
West Point, Miss, with two thou
sand Inhabitants, has recently raised
$50, 900 for q National bank, $50, 600 for
a cotton-seed oil-miIl, Increased its adj
falorem tax list $100,OOO In ono year,
established cotton exchange, voted
5000 to railroad. and is talking of
500, 900 cotton factory.
According to the emigration sta
tistics of Ireland for 1882, just pub
lished, 80, 1876 natives of lTelfDud emil
grated during the year, an increase of
10,S47 over 1891. The heaviest CUi-
grafton was from Munster and Ulster.
From May I 1851, the total number of
natives Of Ireland who left the seaports
was 2,SO4, 74O.
From the Agricultural Department
At Washington we find that the average
price 0f corn in the entire United States
for eleven years, from 1871 TO 1881 in
elusive. appears 10 he about 43 cents
per bushcl. The highest annual aver
age was Ga cents in 1874, while the low
est was 81 cents in 1873. The aggre-
gate value has increased in ten years
from S435, 100000 to 1859, 10000
though the last crop was the smallest
for the last seven years.
The compendium of the tenth cen
sus, recently issued, contains some fig
ures which will serve 10 give an idea Of
the magnitude of the giiarrying inter-
ests of the country, which in 1880 gave
employment to SO, 723 men, S.05y
horses, and S51 mules; had 339 ma
chimes for quarrying, 2,29O machines
for hosting, 1,3OS machines for
dressing, and used 1892, 175 worth Of
explosives. The capital invested is
given at $25, ,414, 497, and the value of
the product in the census year at Sl8,
356,O55, there being l,525 quarries in
all. Marble and limestone lead the
list with 65,523, 800 cubic feet, followed
by the sandstone quarries with 24,776,
$50 cubic feet; crsytalline silici0Is
rocks, with 5,l1S, 99S cubic feet; and
slate with 457, 267 squares, or 4,572,67O
cubic feet.