davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21

Futures
GOVERNMENT BONDS
ppnn,,cr u,nr,,

baltimore, May 2O--Cotton dull: middlinr
1890. Flour quiet and unchanged; Howard street.
anu western superiine. Sl.7561300 do. extra 1892
@i.62; do. family. sI.756o5S5 city mills superine,
t3,OOq3.5O do. extra, s8.65@5T5; do Rio brands.
S562GD5.7j: Patapsco family .25 do. superlatiye
patent. s075. Wheat-Southern fair demand;
western quiet and firm; southern red, sl.IO6Dl II:
DO. amber, sl.ll@ll3 No. Maryland g. 1870
llOI9 No, western winter red. spot SLOl l50I %;
May, l.02: June Sl0215 l03; July, SiO29l
@lo22s;, August sl02@lO2H. Corn-southerii
easy aud quiei; western dull and easy; southern
white, 61@70c; do. yellow, 63464c western mixed,
spot and May. 501S@6Oc;. June 6Oa.GOl5c; July,
Sl@6lNo;, August, 62@62lSc, Oats easy and
dull; southern. 4O@43c; western white, 5lG0A3c
o.. mixed, 3S0lle; Pennsylvania. 40a43c. Rye
easier at 6T@G9c. Hay firm prime 10 choice PENN
sylyania and Maryland. Si5O03l70O. Pro.
visions dull anh easy; mess pork, old, sl7.75 :
new, $3.50: bulk meats. shoulders and clear rib
sides packed 71s9919c; bacon--shoulders. SIC:
clear rib sides, i04c; hams lil9@l5Ac Lard
Refined. $40. Butter dun: western packed lO@
&c; creamery 24@27o Eggs quiet at Hobo.
Petroleum nominal; refined. 77G@Sc. Coffee
dull: Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair 9N@lOllc.
Sugar dull; A soft, &c. Copper-Reflned Quiet
At l4c. Whisky nominal at 8l.l6. Freghts TO
Liverpool per steamer quiet; cotton. il.6id.;
-four, Is. Cd; grain, I'd. Reoeipts-Fiour, 22O7
barrels: wheat, 10000 bushels; corn, 60 900 bush
els; oats, 1000 bushels: rye, 5000 bushels Ship
ments Wheat, 800 bushels: corn, Is 900 bush
els Sales-Wheat, 100000 bushels; corn. II, 600
bushels.
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, May l0.-Virginia new IS. so bid to-.
day,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21

COTTON MARKET.
The following were opening, highest, lowest,
aud closing prices:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21
nlisttIIantuns.
A DanRerous Oase.

a Dangerous case.
ROCHESTER, June 1, 1882. "Ten
Years ago was attacked with the most
Intense andldeathy palms iq my back aud
Extending to the end of my toes and
to my brain
(which made me delirious,
"From agony.
cit took three men TO hold me on my
bed at times.
"The Doctors tried Z relieve
me. Butte no purpose.
"Morphine and other opiatus
a." Had no effect.
"After two months / was given up to
die.
heard neighbor tell what Hop Bitters
had done for her, she at once got and
gave me some The first dose eased my
brain and seemed to go hunting through
my system for the pain.
1.-THE second dose eased me so much
hat slept two hours, something l had
not done for two months. Before had
used FIVE bottles was well and ut work,
as hard as any man could, for over three
weeks; but / worked too hard for my
strength, and taking q hard cold was
taken with the most acute and painful
rheumatis m all through my system that
was ever known. 1 called the doctors
again, and after several weeks they left
me q cripple on crutches for life, as they
said. met friend and told him my
case, and he said Hop Btters had cured
him and would cure me. / poohed at
him, but he was so earnest l was induced
to use them again. In less than four
weeks threw away my crutches, and
went TO work lightly, and kept on using
the bitters for Eve weeks, until became
as we'll as any man living, and have been
80 for six years since. 1t also cured my
wife, who had been SO for years; and has
kept her and my children well and
hearty with from two TO three bottles
per year. There is no need to be sick al
all If these bitters are used. j. j. BERK,
Ex.Supervisor.
"That poor invalid wife,
"Sister,
"Mother,
"0r Daughter,
"Can be made the picture Of health,
"With few bottles of Hop Bitters.
" win yot let them su16rp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21
THE MARKETS.
A Steady Decline in Prices Marked the Day in
Wall Street.

Great Anxiety to Know What Vanderbilt
is Going to Do-what sage Is Doing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21

ROCHESTER, June 1, 1882. Ten
Years ago was attacked with the most
Intense andIdeathly palms in my back aud
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21

STOCKS
Following arc opening, highest, lowest, and
closing prices OF principal stocks rs corrected by
special wire reports received by Bateman 81 Co,
bankers, No. llii r street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in.
diScretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early de-
cay, loss OF manhood &c, | will send recipe that
VIII cure you, free of charge. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send sei.addressed envelope TO the Rev. Joseph
II. lnman, Station ID, New York City
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-21

The excellence Of Speer's Wines Is attestod by
the many physicians throughout the country who
have used them They received The award at the
Centennial Exposition. For sale by GToOSrs ana
aPuggiatS
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Y HEADACHE Mss
BA MS T ED.

{ They contain no opium, quinine or other harmful drug and are highly recommended.
 Andrews eazsr says "A sensation has often been made by the discovery of thing, but noth- ing has ever stood the test like pr. Benso's Celery and Chamomile Pills. They really do cure as they promise"
 ssy prayers shall ascend for o1 because yOT pills haye cured me of nervous heldGche tfch Uc GttUGys had."-M Fannie Lockhart. Rising Sun, Md.
 'sThese Pills invaluable in nervouI diEeases "- Dr. Hammond of New York.
 sThey cured mo and take great ple lsure in msndipg them to all who have Neuralgia" ."-Mrs. Daniel c. EoDpen, Clay Bonk. Va.
 t'For years had sicE headache. Four pills cured 7lse."-J. R. Buckler, Leesburg, Va.
 'Dr Bonsons Pills for the cure of Neuralgia gre a success "-Dr. c. P. Holman, Cbristianburg. Va. q have found them just tue thing for Neuralgia. as you represent them.'-Mrs. M. ". Grow, Idppey, Iowa.
 t'Your pills hare proUed blessing to 7pe."-L H. YeazIe. 9 Franklin street, CharlestowD, Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
fnantiaI
NEW YORK, Jan. I2.

NEW YORK. Jan 12. The week cIosfs with the same humdrum market that has prevailed each day since Monday last Bus- ness active than yesterday and fluctuations were somewhat greater, but nothing occurred to lift the cloud of depression end disgust which has settled upon the Stock Exchange. Prices opened barely steady and quickly weakened under reports of rsil- road rate cutting relapse in the West Shore bonds and vague rumors that prominent western capital ist in difficulties The day afforded mixture of good and bad news. with ths good predominatng, as Is shown by the somewhat improved condition of quotations at the els With the railroad troubles adjusted and the West Shore bonds settled down te hard pan, there Will be chance for better prices. Call loans on stock coliaterals were msds at per cant.
 Foreign exchanges were very quiet but firm. The nominal askiog quotation for sterling was 4s4 for sixty day bills and ASK for demand Actual busi- ness done at 4s3Aa4s31S for banhers sixty day bills, 4s6a4s6A for mand, 4s6a4s7 for cables and 4sI Ika4s2 for commercial
 Government bonds closed steady.
 TCIosing prices reported the private wires If BUNNELL SCRANTON Bankers aud Brokers.l
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

ported that the E. s. &W. compan,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Fair Haven Items.

A few of our young people think they are toIerable mRrksmen.
 The new match trick is quite a pastime here just now among it's votaries.
 Some of the large vessels which sail from here have each paid recently about fifty dol lars for one of the new patent trunks, which they have been using for some time.
 Hose company No. 1 have their monthly meeting this evening Wh4n they make all the arrangements for their visit to MerIden next Friday evening.
 Edwin Rowe, of the firm of Edwin R owe Co.,, product commission merchants iu New York city, is native born of Fair Haven East and lived there through his younger daJs.
 Miss Mary Javere returned last week from New York city where she has been visiting with friends through the holiday season.
 Mir. and Mrs John Insull, Of the city, visitsd over the Sabbath at MT. and Mrs. Edward W. Easter's on Prospect street
 Nisbett's orchestra-Roders prompter, and Odd Fellows sociable, at Central Hal tomorrow, Tuesday, evening
 The skaters were out in goodly number on Saturday evening on the big pond by moonlight.
 The Rev. MT. Blakeslee, of Greenfield, Mass, preached yesterday morning at the Second church. There was an unusually large attendance. He delivered an eloquent sermon which held the audience with strictest atteL- ton throughout.
 A delegation of the Masons from here went to New Haven yesterday afternoon to at tend the funeral of Brother Emerson, who was member of Adelphi lodge No. 63, F. and A. M.
 AL Brinkmen will give up his barbeE-shop in the basement of the Todd block and re. move this week to the pleasant rooms over the postofice formerly used for the same business by Mir. Bauer, The dredge steamers Florence, Morgan, Conklin, Hoyt Brothers and r. E. Brown arrived in the river on Saturday loaded with oysters. The cargoes were all discharged and the boats are all ready for business again to-day.
 Mrs Hattie, wife of Leslie H. Russell, died on Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks. Those Rko wish to view the remains are invited to come between the hours of Il a. m and 2 D. m. to-day. The burial will be later.
 Miss Gussie A, daughter of Mir. and Mrs George W. Augur, living on Hill street, gave tea party to her companions who attend tho same school. The creckery used for the occasion was only about half the usual size. The loaves of bread, cake and pies were also small size. The tables were beuntifully sup piled and looked most beautifully. The sup. per was partaken of st o'clock, the guests departing about o'clock. Miss Gussie per- formed her part as hostess very nicely.
 The dredge steamer H. A. Stevens in going down ths reach on Saturday got caught in the ice and was damaged considerably. The boat put back to the wharf, where tho car penters were soon at work and the craft Will be by tbis morning repaired and all ready for duty again.
 1hs funeral of William Pierpont, the young man who died on Thursday last, took place from his parents residence on Center street on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. s. M. Ham, mond conducting the services. goodIy number of the deceased's companions were present.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
State CorrespOndence.
Birmingham

Joseph Arnold, cashier of the Birmingham National bank, who died Friday morning of a pulmonary trouble, was a brother of 0. B. Arnold, cashier of the Meriden National bank. He was also president of the Derby Savings bank, and has held the petition of town treasurer, school district treasurer and borough treasurer. He superintended the building of the public schools in Derby In 1841 he married Mary L., daughter of Noah A. Phelps. She died in 1851, leaving three children, two of whom are now living. Mr. Arnold will be sadly missed not only by his business associates, but by the poor of the town, who always found in him a friend.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
JOHN KER,TEY.
 Dealer in FLOUR. GRAIN AND FEEDS T53 and l52 State Street,
The New Treatment of Disease.

FENHE safes surest, quickest most natural, agree
 A ble and successful in the world. There is no possible chance of being injured poisoned as is the cass with drugs. Diseases or all kinds and of many years standing being healed day even after all other remedies failed, and the way the sick get well under 1t ia truly wonderful Thousands have said who havs baen sick for vars, I received more benefit in week than from Rll the drugs Had medicines have ever taken " OtheTe have baeu healed in Elngle hour. Ladies will find there is nothing like is to alleviate tn suffering and the diseases to whi their is sub ect. It striIss at the very Of disease and it by removing the cause producing it, when tho body will become ] and strong Just as surely aud nsturally the sun will shine wheu the clouds gone. If you sick try this the best Of all ways get wel and yGu will
 never regret it. DIR. s. c. TODD, IA Olive street. Ofhce hours 10 and T to D m. Iastf
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Cheshire

Mrs. Henry Lanyon while in the act of re- moving large kettle of boiling water from the stove was horribly burned this morning. She took the kettle by the handle in order to lift it from the stove, and in so doing the cover fell from the kettle and before she could drop it her arm and hands were awful ly burned. The falling kettle poured it's | c contents over her limbs and had it not been for her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Hawley, who was standing near and pulled her mother from the stove, the accident would have been great deal worse
 It is reported that the P, S. < ". company
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Per Cent. Stronger than any
 Diner Rutter COEors

BURLINGTON, Vt, May 8, 1882. I hereby certify that have examined the Butter Color prepared by Wells, Richardson & Co.,, and that the same is free from alkali or any other substance injurious to health; that have compared it with some ot the best of the other Butter Colors in the market and find it to be more than twenty-five per cent. stronger in color than the best of the others.
 am satisfied that it is not liable to become rancid, or in any way to injure the butter. I have examined it after two months free ex- posture to the air in place liable to large changes of temperature, and found no rar- cidity, while other kinds similarly exposed became rancid. A. H. SABIN,
 Prof. Chemistry. University of Vermont.
 ian14 1t
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Y. M. c. A. Notes.


 On this Mondayl evening at o'clock there will be praise service held in the lec- ture room of the association to which all are invited A chorus of young men will lead the singing. Those who wish to secure seats are requested to come early. The attendance at the rooms for the past week has been over 300, marked increase over the weeks in December.
 A list of topics has been published for the young mems meeting which Is held on Satnr- day nights and will be on distribution at the rooms There is need of more active young men in this meeting.
 People who have any doubt as to the worth and influence of the association are re- quested to visit the ro7ms on week days | between the hours of a.. m. and 10 p. m. Strangers in the city will receive cordial welcome at the rooms and the general secre- tary will endcavor to give them hearty reception and acquaint them with the mem- ! bers. Young men who wish to join class | in mechanical drawing are requested to give | their names to the general secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Families who use oil should keep in mind
 that the light and dangerous products of pe- l troleum will often give 8 clear and brilliant light; they should also remember that bet
 ter light IS furnished by Pratt's Astral Oil at a triaing additional cost with the advantage
 of absolute safety. ja9 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
EEerfden Poultry yAssOciatton-NeSy Havel
 Awards

Among the priz.s won ct the Meriden poultry show were some of note. Mir. c. P. Jordan took first premium on white Leghorn fowls and chicks and a number of special premiums. viz: BIO pair of black Cochins
 on the best breeding pen, silver butter dish
 on the best white Leghorn cockerel and g special also for the best pair of chicks on ex.
 hlbition at the show. He also took s jn gold for the best pair of white Leghorns or exhibition; also prize of S10 Argand lamp for the best three pairs of one variety on exhibition. Mir. Edwards of Westville had
 several fine Leghorns on exhibition and tooh l second premium on chicks and fowls. G. II. l White of this city took first premium on darA 1 Brahma chicks, and first on breeding pen for 1 dark Brahmas. There were forty fifty
 breeding pens on exhibition of the different
 varieties. MI. Edward Reilly of Hamden led
 in the exhibit of game fowls. taking several | premiums. Mir. Edward R. Todd of this | city took first premium for best setter dog
 and the prize was SIS silver cup.
 l A prominent New Haven gentleman made | purchase Saturday of fine lot of black | Cochins which will probably be heard from
 in the award of premiums at future shows.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Forty Ye0rs Experience oR nEa OIsa NnrSe
 MRs WIEsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP is the pre- scripaiorl Of one Of the best female physician and nurses in the United States, and has beei ,sed forty years with failing success b. millions Of mothers for their children. It re iieves the child from pain, cures dysenter md diarEhoea, gripping in the bowels, and wind ,oltc. By giving health to tho child it resti the mat9,ar. Price twenty-five cents bottle
 az 1yddEw
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

From Rev H. F. Torssy. D. D, IL. D..
 President Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female College, Kent's Hill, Me.
 ..Dr F. w. IxInsm an, Dear Sfr-For five years the students under my care have used Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam, and have, I think, found it second to no other remedy for throat and lung troubles" ia9 MWS&w
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

If you have tried all other remedies and they have failed, remember that Crosby's 5 minute cure, which never fails when applied as directed, will cure all aches and pains. At Druggists. jail 3seodltW
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Why hack and cough, when good swal- low of Shafer's Wild Cherry Rock and Rye will relieve you at once. Be sure you ask for Shafer's, it being the only genuine, and superior to all other preparations of Rock and Rye or Wild Cherries. Grocers, drug gists and wine merchants sell it. jail 3teod
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

1ensmam's PeptOnIz~d Beef Ton fc, th only preparation of beef containing lis entire nutr- tious properties. It contains blood-making, force riner&ttng and ife-sustainiDg properties invaluable ote Ind isx xesfiOu, DVsp sic, nervous prostra- ofn and all forms of general debility also in all en- feebled conditions whether the result of exhaustion nervous prostration oyerwork acute disease, par ticuarly if resulting from pulmonary complaints. Caswell. Hazard Co.,, proprietors, New York Sold druggists. m2 Wy&F
 Chapped Hands, Face, Pimples, and rough skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap made by Cas- Hazard x Co. New ma Wy&E
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Dr. Benson's Skin Cure consists Of internal and ternal treatment at time, and it makes the skin white, soft and smo 5th. It contains no poisonous drugs. $1 at druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Kemp's BaIsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asth. ma, Bronchitis, Group. and all Throat and Lung troubles, than any other medicine. The propri
 etor has authorized R. Wells&Oo., ,314 State St, to refund your money if, after taking of 8 bot
 tie, relief is not obtained. Price 50 cents and $1. Samples free. ay14eodly
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

A HAPPY NEW YEAR
 FETO all my friends and patrons. Accept my thanks for your very liberal patronage tbe lass year. Edy trade during this time has bsen much than ever befors With eighteen years experience in this line of business and numerous visits through the western markets, with cash paid for goods bought. enables me to buy yell any in the trade My expenses l5ss in proportion the goods han dIed than any other dealer in the city. My Irices have been the last year; expect by farther in crease of sell Bi lower tns year. invite
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

ssYour wonderful remedy Kurakof has en- tirely cured my Asthma. All other remedies failed "-Dr I. W. Lyon, AZ Barclay street, New York. ia5 eodGw2W
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
ueurv,s CarboItc Salve

ssQufelx as a Wiuk.''-ROckwGOG, Pho tograper No. IT Union Square. N.Y. the first to intro dnce Instantaneous Process in this country, has iust received from Europe the latest Improvements
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Is the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ul-
 cers, salt rheum, letter, chapped hands, chii- ] plains, corns and all kinds of skin eruptions, | freckles and pimples. Get Henry's Carbolic 1 salve, as all others are commercials. Price ] % cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
1854,
1883

0. N orittenton, Sole Wholesale Agent for Dr. O. ". Benson's Remedies, 115 Fulton St., New York. aaQa
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Philadelphia and Reading R. R.

BOUND BROOK ROUTE. EHOR TRENTON AND PEILADELPElIA. Etat1on in New York, foot Liherty Rs, North River
 COMMENCING NOV. IS 1888 Leave NeE York for Trerton and Philadelphia 7.45, s3o 111b 1S0 S. a.S0. 700 and IA % suPdavh a-4E .. K 9n D n.
 For Sudbury, IevisburR and williamsport, 7.4s A. nl. and D. m. Drawing Room Cars on all day trains and Sleeping Cars night trains.
 Leave Philadelphia. corner Sth and Greene streets 7a0 sH0, oS0, II LIS. 9ks 5.zG. GAS, 12 p. sundaya, s-Se E. n-; 5 SC. 12 p.
 Leave Sd sJi EarEs sts., 5.10, S2o 9f0 SSG S.20, S.S0. Sundayss BIS 4.30 D. ID. Leave Trenton, Warren ard Tucker sts., 1.2S, $40 sos, aO6. 1e0s Il S4 nn. 54 &.22, 6.24, TIPS ?. Sundays | a6, a:1ss a. nn.; SIS P. O. G. HANCOCK. Fl P BALDWIN Ct. P. T. A., Philadelphia, Gen. East Pass. Aat,
 New York
 J.E. WooTTEN, Gen. Manager.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
HOusatonic Railroad.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.I IN EFFECT
 DEC 10th, 1883.
 PASSENGER TYR AINS
 Leave BRIDGEPORT for ALBANY, TROY. SARATO- GA and the VEST 1e.oI a. m., (cnnnectinR with 9S0 a m. train fir m New Fsvep] WITH THRUUGa CA FOR ALBANY. arriv- inS at 50 p u. Con ecting at Albany with Fast Express. arriving in Chicago at co the next I, D. Arriving in Saratoga at 6. f5 ?. m. Leave RRIpGFPoRT at 30 D. ID. leo nectire with 4.e7 D ID Train from New HaS en) arriving in Albany at T. .15 D. Saratoga 12.55 a. Through Tickets and Baggage Checked from New Haven for Fttts fl ali Horsatonic Stations, North Adams Alhan Troy and sarstogs
 H. D. AvFRTLL, Gen rsl Ticket Ageut.
 V. H. YEHMAES, Superintendent.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
will no. rebuild their works here, but will go

to Southington.
 George Carpenter. who was removed to the Hartford hospital, is improving finely and there are fresh hopes that we shall sec him around here again Jan. Il.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
A Sansthla Man YouId Use

pr. Mott's Liver Pills are the best catarrl egulators. iy6 T&wtf
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14
Popular Lecture Course mt High School
 Hal

No pains will bs spared to make this the most enjoyable course of entertainments giv- en this season. The lecturers are all men of power and know their subjects. Also, there will be music by the best musical organiza- ton in the city. The quartette will sing on Wednesday evening next, and on January g the lecturer Col T. W. Higginson will be introduced by the Amateur orchestra. The first lecturer, Prof. Fl. H. Straight, Las been successful in his work as teacher of natural science, in training pupils to manufacture their own apparatus, and boys and girls un- der his tuition are taught to work in wood, iron, zinc and glass through variety of in- dustrial processes and with much skill. The price of this fine entertainment is only $l,oO and tickets and circulars can be obtained at the store of Judd, Peck, and Pease.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Durno's Catarrh Snuff cures all affections of the mucous membrane, of tke head and
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-14

Is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bilious ness, malaria, indigestion and diseases of the blood, kidneys, liver, skin, etc.