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LOST

In this town, on Saturday night. June It'll
GOLD BAND BRACELET A suitable rewar,
viii bc paid for its return 10 the TINES office
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Ar the United States assay Office are
specimens Of pure tin obtained by assaying
rock forwarded by Prof Bailey, the gelo-
gist Of Wyoming Territory. 1t is stated
that the specimens sent average over Is per
cent pure tin, and that vast masses of such
rock are found in the Black Hills, while the
" black stuff" which has so long annoyed
the gold miners Of that region, and is found
in great quantities, appears to be stream
tin" brought down from the hills bv the
action Of the water, and assaying about AZ
per cent pure tin. These statements. if
true, are Of the utmost importance to the
country. Deposits as rich as these are said
to be, exceeding by far the ore Of the Corn
wall mines, would soon supply the needs Of
this country, and affect the price of tin the
world over
Any considerable reduction ON this arti-
Gle will be Of material advantage to one Of
the leading industries of this Peninsula
The vast proportions to which the canning
industry has attained, demands for its needs
enormous quantities Of tin, and any move
ment in the price Of this metal is at once
felt by packers. 1t is very probable that,
with this discovery of ore in such quanti-
ties and quality. capital will be speedily
employed in mining it and that instead Of
being the large importers of tin plates that
we now are we will become exporters.
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ADVERTISERS! send for our Select I.ist Of TocoI
y Newspapers. Geo r. Rowell & Co. 10 snr,cs
St, New York, NAV ~ "A ptw0o luz.
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Church T,vceunn.

The very interesting programme put before the
NJ L. Church Lyceum at its last meeting is to b'
followed on Friday evening next by one Of equa
interest and merit and it is hoped that goodlS
number will be present to enjoy it. The follow
ing is the programme;
1st.-Music by Lyceum.
2nd-Reading Of scripture and prayer.
3rd.-Minutes Of previous meeting.
4th.-Reading by Miss Sue Quigg.
5th.-Referred question, Fred. Smith.
Gth.-Motion song by class
7th.-Instrumental solo, Miss Kate Douglass.
Sth.-Referred question, Miss Carrie Beck
9th.-Duett Misses Clara and Jennie Wilson.
1Oth.-Call of Executive Committee.
llth.-Colection.
12th.-Essay, L. Irving Handy.
l3th.-SOlo, Miss Ilettie Megear.
14th.-Referred question, Harry Bell.
1jth.-Report of Executive Committee.
1Gth.-Anthem by Lyceum.
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Death of John NJ. Jester.

On Sunday evening last about eight o'clock,
John NJ Jester who has been III for some weeks,
passed quietly away. Mr.. Jester was born in Sus-
sex county but came here to reside in 1887. being
then about twenty two Yeas Of age. In 1899 he
married Sarah, a sister Of James Truax of this
town. and went to farming, which vocation he
successfully followed for several years Being Of
a decided mechanical turu of mind and having
learned blNcksmithing, Mr.. Jester decided to
move into town and follow this pursuit. Success
attended this venture and he soon was enabled to
purchase the house in which he died. He was an
excellent mechanic. man Of sterling integrity
and won for himself the high esteem and respect
Of the community IN which he lived lie con-
nected himself with the NJ. +. Church in early life
since which time he has lived an earnest and
consistent christian life. lie was for years one
of the faithful collectors in the regular service
ana was Invariably present Mr.. Jester was an
ardent odd Fellow joining the order over thirty
years ago. He took all the degrees and was buried
at Glenwoud Cemetery yesterday afternoon
according to the ceremony Of this order His
wife was buried about eleven months ago.
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Valuable Farm Stock.

II - Horses and Mules some Of which
ffsS- are superior roadSters and farm Lgr-e-
NW-[ - head of Milch Cows of sSS
AS-ATNO The Alderuy and Brittany ~ 4
stock. Of which eight are fresh al the Ra5
pali ANA very desirable. . yoke of sS4z---1e=
well broken oxen 30 head Of tine sheen with
lambs. a large lot Of Hog, aud Shont,.
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For Sale, Very Cheap.

/ York Carriage, in good order and newly 70.
paired Apply to
mar l2-u J. l. WILLIAMS.
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Oh Wednesday, the llth day Of InnH. 1874

Commencing at O'Clock, 4. NJ, Of that day and
continuing from day 10 day until all the per
sonai property Of said deceased shall have
been sold. The property consists ia
ma ff
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me undersigned as Agent will offer at Public
Nendue at THE PLAINS " the late residence
Of Mrs Mary NJ. Bourne deceased near
GREESsBOKOUGII, Caroline Co Md
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29
PRODUCE RECEIPTS
Receipts by leading lines of transporta-
tion up to date, as compared to like period
of last wear have been:
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.

RECEIPTS-Wheat, $4,000 ctls.: flour,
IS, 600 or. SKIS; oats. 700 ctls.; potatoes. 3,
500 SKIS; eggs, l3, 600 doz.
FLOURISH Francisco extra are joo-
bing at $5.25@5.65; superf1ne $3.50@4.5 80;
inferior brands, $5.00@5.50 for extra, and
$35O@4.O0 for superfine
WHEAT-Extra choice, U ctl., SLIGO.
Buyer season-3Oo; $1.Ss4; 100, $1.s2;
800. 81. .82s; 200. $1.623.
BARLEY-Feed, y ctl., S1.124@1. .O7A;
brewing No. l, $1.123@1.15, No. 2, $1.050
110; bay chevalier, $l.30@1.35; coast do.
$11501.2O
OATS Black, S1.45@1.5O; white. $1.5O0
1.65: for common, $1.70@1, 80 for fair to
good. and $1.70@1.75 for extra choice
CORN-Choice ory yellow, $1.6O; white,
choice dry, $1.40@1.5o; common, $137{
91.45; Nebraska, $1.45.
BRAN-Quiet and unchanged at $3.50
MIDDLTNGS-steady at S17.50@2o.Oo y
HAY-Wheat, $l2.OO@14.5O; wild oat,
$12.0O@14.50; barley, $8.00@ll.00; stable.
1300@14.00; COW, $10.0O@12.e0; alfalfa,
$9.O0(011.00 u ton.
TRAW-Quotable at 10000 y bale.
BUCKWHEAT-Quo at S3.25@3.5e
D etl
MILLSTUFFS-Gro barley, $24. 90
(d20.U0 " ton; Oil cake meal, old process,
$4,000, new process, $26.5O; rye flour. $500
y bbl.; rye meal, $3.50; buck-wheat flour,
y b., SC; pearl barley, 4@5c; graham flour,
3ac; oat meal, SIC; Eastern oat meal, D bbl.,
1915, net cash: cracked wheat, y b., DC.
DRIED PEAS-Green, $4.57; niles, So. so:
blackeye, $3.50 y ctl.
WAX-Quotable at 26@28c, u ID.
POTATOES-New sell, according to
quality, as follows: Small, &c; medium,
&c; large choice, SIC y tb. Sweets. $2.75@
800; Cuffey Coves.l 75c; Jersey blues,
6oQ75c: Humboldts, 75c; Petalumas
70c; Tomales, Zoe; early goodrich.
$1.25@1.37s; early rose, 9Oc; river reds .45c;
peerless. 90c.
SEEDSrBrown mustard, $3,Uo a $50,
yellow. $500 Flax, $2.5O@2.75, u ctl.; can
ary, 5@54c; alfalfa, S@9c; rape, 3@33c
hemp. 3a@4c; timothy, 7QSc, y fb. for inn
ported.
BUTTER to choice roll, y b.,
321935c; fair, 3O@32c; f1rkin, 22@25c: west
ern, 16@20c.
ONIONS to choice, y SIX. S1.150
LIS
cheese California, 17t018c; Eastern
creamery. 16@19c; Western, 15@lec. p ID.
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IN THE INTEREST OF SUFFERING HU-


We call attention to new Vitalizing
Treatment which is taken by simple inha-
lation, and which acts directly upon the
weakened nerve-centers and vital organs,
restoring them to their normal activity.
Its operations are all in the line of physi-
illogical laws and forces, and it cures by
giving to nature her true and healthy con-
troll in the human organism. Thousands
OF the most wonderful cures have been
made during the last thirteen years. If
you are in need of such treatment, write
to Drs. Starkey & Palen, 100 Girard street,
Philadelphia, to send you such documents
and reports of cases as will enable YOU to
judge for yourself as to it's efficacy in your
own case.
All orders for the Compound Oxygen
Home Treatment directed to II. E. Ma
thews, COG Montgomery street, San Fran
cisco, will be filed ON the same terms as If
sent directly to us in Philadelphia.
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IN THE FRONT RANK.

Among the stable dividend banks of San
Francisco, the Pacific Bank, corner of Pine
and Sansome streets, has long held lead.
ing position. The last years operations
place it still more to the front, having
been the most successful of its very sue
cessful career. 1t now starts on its nine
teenth year with more brilliant prospects
than ever before. It's success is the result
of judicious and intelligent management,
combining enterprise with rigid adher-
ence to sound business principles. Con-
tinuing under the same management,
with ample resources and unsurpassed
facilities for doing general banking bus
mess, its future is assured.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

The glory of man is his strength. Il
you are weakened down through excessive
study, or by early indiscretions, Aliens
Brain Food will permanently restore all
lost vigor, and strengthen all the muscles
of the Brain and Body. 81; 6 for So
At druggists, or by mail from j. II. Allen
3l5 First avenue, New York City. Red
ingten, Woodford & Co., Agents.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

The fact that good health, strong mus
cles and strong nerves are attainable
should encourage every invalid to an ear
nest endeavor in the right direction. Re
member all disease owes it's origin more
or less to lack of iron in the blood
Iron in the blood means health, strength
and vigor Analyze the blood of an in
valid and little or no iron will be found
Healthy mems blood is full of iron. The
best method of supplying this lack of iror
is by using Browns Iron Bitters, a sure
cure for dyspepsia, general debility, weak
ness and all wasting diseases.
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1875 YEARS OLD.

Messrs. Francis Newberry & Son, Lon
don, England, established for 125 years,
write: As testimonial from one OF the
oldest drug-kouses in Great Britain. re-
specting your household remedy, will no
doubt be of interest to YOU, we are pleased
to make the statement that we have sold.
st. Jacobs Oil, with satisfaction to the pub
lie, for several years, and that, owing to
the extraordinary merits of the article,
the demand is constinually increasing,
and that we have heard of many favorable
reports regarding its great virtue AS a
pain-curing remedy.
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TwENTY-FoUR HOURS TO LIVE.

From John Kuhn, Lafayette, Ind, who an
nounces that he is now in perfect health, we
have the following: ''One year ago was, to all
appearance, in the last stages of Consumption.
Our best physicians gave my case up. finally
got SO low that our doctor said could only live
twenty-four hours. My friends then purchased
a bottle of DIR. VIM. HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS which considerably benefited
me. continued until took nine bottles, and
/ am now in perfect health"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

The Peoples Remedy for Biliousness,
Constipation, Piles, Sick Headache, Jaun-
dice, etc, is Aliens Bilious Physic, a
pure vegetable liquid remedy; large bot
tie, 25 cents. At all druggists. Reding-
ton, Woodford & Co., Agents,
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

CATARRHAL New Treatment whereby
permanent cure is effected in from one to
three applications. Particulars and trea-
tise free on receipt of stamp. A. ii. DIXON
& Son, 305 King street west, Toronto, Can
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The ex-Sheriff of Iredell County, N. c.,
Mr.. w. f. Wasson, says: Browns Iron
Bitters has improved my digestion and
general health"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Caloric Vita Oil relieves pain by curing
it, and removes disease by removing the
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

For Coughs and Throat Disorders use
Browns Bronchial Troches. "Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
think better of that which began think
ing well of. Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Sold only in boxes.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

SKINNY MEN. wells Health Renewer'
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia
impotence,
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468 fremont street, Boston, Mas

''Love is an internal transport" says a
writer. All, yes; so is a dumb waiter.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

The busy work of booming candidates
for the Presidency goes merrily on.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

We call attention to the advertisement
of the Chicago Magnetic Shield Company
in another column
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Their prosperity has killed six members
of the present Congress. q
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

The short, hacking cough, which leads
to consumption, is cured by Piso's Cure.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

We heard prominent physician say a
few days ago that he thought n it was the
Cough Syrup to give the formula to the
medical faculty, so they could prescribe
and use it without violating the rules
of the profession, for, said he, $50 many
of my patients praise it to the skies, and
cases have come under my observation
where it has been remarkably beneficial,
that [ know it must indeed be wonderful
discovery in medical science" This medi-
cine is for sale by respectable druggists
and dealers in medicine everywhere.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Crouch ON COUGHS" 15c., 25c., 50c., at
Druggists. Complete cure Coughs, Hoarse-
ness, Sore Throat.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

DIR. T. A. Smurr, Ottawa, H., says:
Browns Iron Bitters give entire salts
faction"
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Ammen's Cough Syrup never fails to
cure if used In time and according to di.
rections.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

Young men or middle-aged ones, suffer
ing from nervous debility and kindred
weaknesses, should send three stamps for
Part VII of Worlds Dispensary Dime Sc
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo,
n. Y.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

''MoTHER SWANS WORM SYRUP" fol
feverishness, restlessness, worms, consti
patton, tasteless. rs cents.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-29

The want of . reli-
able diuretic which,
while acting as a
stinulant of the kid
neys, neither excites
nor irritates them.
Was long since sup
piled by Hostetter s
Stomach Bitters. This
fine medicine exerts
the requisite degree
of stimulation upon
these organs without
producing irritation.
and is, therefore, far
better adapted for the
purpose than un-
medicated excitants
often resorted to.
Dyspepsia, fever and
ague. and kindred
diseases, are all cured
by it. For sale By all
Druggists and Dealers
generally
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-04-25
South Carolina Starving,
HER BLACK AND WHITE FARMERS IN DIES
TITUTIoN AND MISERY.

A correspondent to the New York
Sun dated Beldoc, S. c., April l3,
gives the following account OF the suf
ferng people of South. Carolina
Because no voice has been lifted IN a
cry for aid, the great world does not
know that the people of State, one OF
the old thirteen. are now under
going privations unparalleled in her his
tory. Such silence under such suffer
ing is only accounted for by knowl-
edge of that singular stoicsm which
seems an Inherent trait with these pro-
pie.
From the northern boundary of the
State among the mountains, to it,
southern line on the Atlantic coast, a
drought prevailed from May until De-
cember, The scorching sun withered
the green fields, until hundreds OF acres
were koown TO yield only a. many can
of corn. Many left the stuntrd, parch-
ed plants as unfit for even the con
sumption of beasts. The wl,hering
scorching winds seemed laden with
malarious poison, aud fevers distressed
the ruined farmers. .. .r
The fall crops were planted only ia
the low bottoms, besides those streams
that were not dried up, and even these
failed to produce more than the cost OF
planting In many localities water be
came precious commodity, and a
bucketful was given and received as q
valuable boon. Far into midwintel
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5000 Q . . Q . 80 . oooeee
OoO . . . Q . Q . 0
Q . . . . . . . . . .
Richly Cut Glass.

Having recently added to our
business a department. for the sale
of Cut Glassware, we are now
prepared to fill orders for COM
plete table sets and ornamental
pieces. -
Controlling the production of
the best makers, we exhibit
special designs and cuttings in
crystal of remarkable purity and
brilliancy. .. n... ."'".
Our line of patterns embraces
the most elaborate as we'll as the
plainest. Prominently we may
mention the following as having
been received with marked favor;
The Russian, the Glasgow, the
Star and Rosette, the Fan and
Diamond, the Hobnail, the Straw
berry Diamond, and others.
We guarantee careful and
prompt attention in filling orders
by mail. Designs and estimates
furnished on application. Sam
Piles sent on approval.
]. L. CALDWELL & Co., au
oo2 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
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been prevented by q timely use of hop

been prevented by a timely use of hop
bitters.
Indigestion, weak stomach, irreg-
ularities of the bowels, cannot exist
when bop biters are used.
A timely use OF hop
Bitters will keep a whole family
In robust health year at little cost. q
To produce real genuine sleep and
child-like repose all night, take a little
hop bitters on retiring. .......
That indigestion or stomach gas
at night, preventing rest and sleep, will
disappear by using hop bitters.
---Paralytic, nervous, tremulous old
ladies are made perfectly quiet aud
sprightly by using hop bitters
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Home Items.
-'All your own fault
If You remain sick when you can
Get hon biIters that never EQn

Get mop DltterS tnat neVer-FdH
The weakest woman, smallest child,
and sickest invalid can use hop bitters
with safety and great good.
Old men tottering around from
Rheumatism, kidney trouble or any
weakness will be almost new by using
hop bitters.
Ny wife and daughter were made
unhealthy by the u.s. of hop bitters and
recommended them to my people
Methodist Clergyman. ....
Ask any doctor II hop
Bitters are not the best family medicine.
on earth.
Malarial fever, Ague and Biliousness,
will leave every neighborhood a. soon
as mop bittrrs arrive
My mother drove the paralysis
and neuralgia all ont OF her system
with hop bilters.' Ed OS,oego Sun.
Keep the kidneys healthy with
hop bitters and you need not fear sick
ness.
Ice water is rendered harmless and
more refreshing and reviying with hop
bitiers in each draughts.
The vigor of youth for the aged and
iufrm in hop bitters
-"At the change OF life nothing equals
Hop bltters to allay all troubles Incident
Thereto" HH
-"The best periodical for ladies to
take monthly and from which they
will receive the greatest benefit is hop
bitters."
Mothers with sickly, fretful, nurs-
ing children, will ture the children aud
benefit themselves by taking hop bit
ters daily.
Thousands die annually from some
form of kidney disease that might have
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-04-25

Nhp 0for the working class. Send 10 cents for
HlIl llpostage, and we VIII mail you free, royal
Invaluable box OF sample goods that Will put
You In the way of making more money In
few days than you ever thought possible at any
business Capital not required. W. win start
you. You can work all the time or In spare time
only. The work Is universally adapted to both
sexes, young and old. You can easily earn from
30 cents to IS every evening. That all who want
may test the business, we make this unparalleled
Offer to all that are not well satisfied we will send
81 to pay for the trouble of writing u.s. Full part
cuars directions ETC., sent free Fortunes Will be
made by those who give their whole time to the
work. Great success absolutely sure Don't delay.
start now. Address Sr;SsoN & Co., Portland,
Maine. |I. rec iii sr ." .t.'
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VNREASURERS SALE
.Hr.5. OF
UNSEA1ED LANDS IN COLUMBIA
COUNTY, PA.

BY virtue OF Sundry acts OF the General Assem-
bly, OF the commonwealth OF Pennsylvania rela-
ting to the sale OF seated and unseated lands in
the county OF Columbia, etc, for taxes dus and
unpaid, VIII oner TO public sale In the Court
Monday June 9Th, 1884.
at ten O'Clock a. M, the following described pieces
OF land or such part thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy the amount OF taxes due and unpaid
against the same, and continue the same from
day to day as the same may be found necessary.
TERMS OF SALE.
The amount OF taxes and costs must be paid
when the land Is ruck on, or the sale may be
void and the property put up and resod.
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HNREASURER'S SALE OF SEATED
IL, LANDS IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.

Also the following lots, pieces, and parcels OF
be sold at the same tine under the provisions Of
an Act of Assembly, entitled "An Act relating to
the sale OF lands for tax In Columbia county, ap-
proved March 5th 1868 'ii 'HH 7 -''|'' -
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MARRTA0Es.
s.l,ilsOslnn,a s,seres-


PEIADuLrHfA, July Is.--sinur quiet auS
demand limitod TO small lots OF better grades
superhne Stato ~ Ole3 no Exrra Suporf1u0
40 " Oofe3 30 Pa. family. ~ 258t50, OHIO aau
IN Llama family, ~ T51sGoi MINI, extra. clear.
ooa5 80 straie bt. o, 2,fss 90, wisconsiI
,..ye tiour scarce az ss IS
wwnoat market quiet and easiers No. 4
western hcd, 6ko; No do, sDe0c No.
"a "a uo new, 81 0sal o.; do old. tl Is; No.
Dolawalo do, 900 for new.
Oorn nrm, but supplies very light good
and do mixed none here No. q mixed, Sin0ie
:, Oats steadily held, but quiet; offerings
!ight NO. white axe No 2 do ygx3lOf
NO. ado, 3SN@@c rejected. $50.
rye nominal, but none offered.
nominal at t s0i Glover dull at paox
winter Bran steady at els 5O6pis rs.
Provisions tairly active on jobhing orders
Mess Pork, 6l8 510nl7 % Betf Hams. e,a toS;
2s'o India Mess Beef, go 5oa9o City 10, sisse
Bacon steady Smoked shoulders, 7yaIxc,
sisssa sa1 ao do gIIS@lG IISsac Smoked HAMS i'oisc
Lard steady; city refined. at s,x0sx; loose
butchers, 10 prime steam ~ 80.
Butter market quiet and easy; supplies
nocumulating Penna Creamery extras, 20c
B. Z. a N. Y. extras, II 6lso: do frsts, Aa
choice, liGl3c packing butter, $500.
Eggs easier, but quiet Penn'a extras Tx
Blsc; western do, 17NGelsc.
cheese hrm, with more inquiry for choice
grades New York full creams, gD9J<c; Ohio
&c. ~
Petroleum steady Ref ned, 5ssc
"b'sEv dull western at R 10.
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Swearing Aitor |. rrsy.r.

N. Y. World.
An elderly lady with delicate features
and refined manners entered the custom
house with timid steps. IL was evident
that she had never boen there before, and
sho seemed b9wildered by the whirl, hustle
and clatter of the rotunda. The door.
keeper directed her TO the desk where she
could transact her business. This was of
a nature that rcquired--as nearly every
thing in tho custom. house does--an oath.
You'll have To swear to this madam, F"
said the deputy collector to tho old lady.
Her pious countehancs became very
thoughtful and troubled at this announce.
ment. She said nothing, but anxiously
watched the deputy collector to make out
her papers. This done, he said
Do you swear TO this, madam ?"
The old lady had clearly made up her
mind that II was necessary for her to pass
the ordeal. -, with sweet but hesitat
ing voice, she replied
God have mercy on ID anu it."
The deputy collector was dumbfounded
by this reply, but % glance az the lady
assured him of her insincerity. She had
mistaken swearing" for profanity, aud
had actually believed that it was necessary
for her to utter "swear word" in order
to get her papers.