The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-09-12
WASHINGTON.

The next report of the postmaster general
will show that there are more than 5O,OOO
posteffices-about one TO every 1000 OF pop
ulation.
The decrease in the public debt during
August was IS, 542 $50. The gold and silver
certificates outstanding are each III excess
S121, 0OO,OO0
The acting .Commis sioner of patents has
rendered an exhaustive decision of the sub
ject of trademarks. He holds that trade
mark is distinct from, an invention, from
copyright matter and from matter for print
or label, and that trademark registration is
distinct from reHlstraton for the purposes
named. The distinction between copyright
matter which goes 10 the librarian OF Con-
gress and design matter is polntedly set
forth In the decision.
Well informed parties in Washington say
that the FrancO-ChineSe war will greatly
advance American trade. The greater pOr-
ton of the Chinese merchant marine, 1t Is
understood, will soon sail under the Ameri-
can flag. The trade win be principally with
America. particularly in cotton and wOclen
goods. This trade has been growing for
some time. England has lost A per cent.
of its Chinese trade; the United States has
gained CORRESPONDENCE China Is also ex
pected TO buy n very large quantity Of
American arms. - ~.
Commissioner Dudley has issued a circu-
lar to all living soldiers and sailors of the
war of the rebellion. This circular asks the
name, branch of service, late rank, compa-
ny, regiment, vessel or squadron, town,
county and state where born, date of dis
charge from service, and present residence.
q Gen. Dudley says: "The information is re-
quested as an addition to the record that we
desire to establish in the pension office of
all living soldiers and sailors who served in
the union army and navy during the late
war"
The Baltimore and Ohio company, which
controls the new Globe Telephone compa-
ny, announces that it will soon be ready for
business. The claim IS made that the Globe
company has adopted new telephone in
strument radically different from the Bell
patents. This has been accepted by the
stockholders and it is proposed to begin OPP
erations in Baltimore In two or three weeks.
The Globe company proposes to meet any
claim to priority of invention the Bell COM
pany may interpose to prevent their imnedi-
ate entry into the telephone business
throughout the country.
1t Is learned at the navy department that
no additional instructions have been given
TO Rear Admiral Davis, commanding the
Asatic squadron, In regard to his attitude
in the Franco Chinese war. At the outbreak
of hOstilitieS, some months ago, Admiral
Davis was instructed to give particular at
tention to the protection OF American inter-
ests in China, and it has not been thought
necessary to repeat them. His squadron Is
now in the vicinity of Foo Chow. Itis COM
posed of the following vessels: Trenton,
los, Ossippee and Essex. The last named
vessel will leave Hong Kong for the United
States in September.
Reports from two hundred hop-growing
towns in New York, Maine, Vermont and
the province of Quebec indicate that the
crop will be at least One-fourth below the
average, but this Is believed to be an under
estimate. The averages for each state are
as follows: Maine, IS; Vermont. 80; Que
bee, 20; New York, TO- Buyers have been
prospecting here and there, Offering % to 80
cents pound. The growers, however,. are
generally confident of higher prices,and are
disposed to hold for 35 and so cents. Espec-
tally is this the case in New York, where 40
and 20 cents have been offered In few in
stances for new hops and where the grow
ers are well posted, Old hops are pretty
well out of the growers hands, only Occa--
sional small lots being reported here and
there in New York. The crop is of extraor-
binary fine QUALIFY.
Treasurer Wyman and Chief Burrll of
the bureau of printing and engraving are at
loggerheads just now over an interesting
point. The national banks are daily max
ing large demands for II and 81 bills, and
Treasurer Wyman Is disposed to supply
their wants Chief Burrill, however, says
that he is printing daily 5000 ones and ST.
600 twos, and that he will issue no more for
the reason that his appropriation would be
exhausted in ten months II he should ac-
cede to the treasurer's wishes. Burrilrs ac-
ton. In effect, dictates to the treasurer of
the United States just how much money! he
shall issue to the national banks, and this Is
the point which Mr.. Wyman vigorously con-
troverts. Several Chicago banks have re-
quested the treasurer to send them bills of
small denominations. but at present Mr.Wv-