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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-26
"A Family Affair. .
BY HUGH CONWAY,
Author Of "CalIed Back" "Dmk DaJs,"
Etc.. Etc.

"A FAMILY AFFAIR" Is the latest story by
this celebrated author. IL Is now running In Mac
Millan's London Magazine anG will be completed
in the number for September, 1885. 1t will not &c
published IN book form in England or America
before the last OF July next. Hence We are able
to present itto our readers
Two Months In Advance of Its Publication
in Book Form.
This is unquestionabfy Hugh Conways grestest
story. His two previous novels, Called Back"
aud "Devk Days." have been the most popular
stories ever printed. with the exception only of
Uncle Toms Cabin" No novel written by Dick
ems attained 30 large sale in the same length of
time as either of these two stories by Hugh Con-
way. The new story, "A Family Affair" though
only little more than half completed a serial
has made most profound sensation in England
The right to print it in newspaper form alone
been sold to a small syndicate OF newspapers in
England for $1,000.
This choice gem OF fiction will begin In the
SUNDAY SENTINEL OF MAY 81,
and without depriving our readers OF single lire
of the usual sixteen page Sunday Sentinel. 1t
will appear on additional and separate sup.
plement Let everybody remember to order the
sunday Sentinel of Nay 81 in time 20 as to begin
with the first chapter OF this charming story.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Found Guilty of Murder.

BLOOMINGTON Ills, May %. w. R. Jack
son, who shot and killed James Parr a
farmer. and wounded his son, near Danver,
last winter, was found guilty of murde,
Tuesday afternoon and the death penalty
adjudged by the jury. jackson is age / -.
aud came TO Decatur few days before t..e
murder from Clay county, Illinois.
Hs next came to Clinton, Illinois,
where he left his wife and
came here to seek girl whom he had been
intimate with. He went to Danvers drum,
to find one Chester McCailum, of whom lie
was jealous, and shot the PARIS while nego
tiatlng with them to drive him to McCal
iun's residence. jackson heard the verdict
Of tile jury with stolid composure. II be l.
hanged, it win he the first legal execution
III Mclean county, the lynching of Pierce
III 1852 being tie only hanging Of any kind
ever done IN this county.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
T.lepbope Men 1;o;pp ~ Ma.

BosToN, May 90 The American Bel
Telephone company has issued an Invitation
to the companies operating un Ter lis license
throughout the country tn send one delegate
ea' h TO a conference to be held in thi; civ
m tie Sth of June and continue to the
l4th. During their stay the delegates
will he the guests of the American
Bell Telephone company and the call
promises 10 bring together thu largest an /
most important assembly of telephone men
that has over been got together The OBJ
jet. rs set forth, is that the parent com.
,,aiy may take counsel with and consult it,
!i,,h.es upon questions affecting the inter
ests of the tie lephone business in general
and upon tie relations existing between the
parent company and the subsidiary com
ts,nl,,~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If SO
send at once and get bottle of Mrs,
Winslows Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculabIe
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers
there is no mistake about it, 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. anf
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur
for Children Teething is pleasant to The
taste, and is the prescription of one o.
the oldest and best female nurses and phv
sicians in the United States, and is fo
sale by all druggists throughout tn,
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb-2S-m-w-s 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
YnuNG MEK,..REAn THIS

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall
Mich, offer TO send their celebrated
Electro-Voltaic Belt and other electric
appliances on trial for thirty days, to mer
(young or old) afflicted with nervous de.
bllity, loss of vitality and manhood, ant
all kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk
is incurred as thirty days trial is allowed
Write them at once for illustrated pam.
phlet free. Dec. 10 cod W "
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Coopsr,s Successful Tactics.

COLUMBUS, Ind, May % The Democracy
nf tbis eity are at swords points over the ap
pointment OF the 20 tnGster the only fed
eraI Office of muc1 Importance in the county.
Thers we're two prin lpll candidates, q. f.
Finney indorsel by the machine or ring
men, and j. f. HUSH indoraed Mt primary
election While tHeS5 factions were con
tending, G. ". Cooper. Representative Mat
SOM principal competitor, viSitei Washing
ton and secured the appointment for him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
"A Remarkable Eseana.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief Hel
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DIR. Kings New
Discovery. when immediate relief was
felt, and by continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh so pounds, in a few months.
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at IIart2
Il Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
81 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
"GENTLE SPRING. !"

Among spring preparations, do not
neglect that which is most important OF
all-your own body. During the winter
the blood absorbs many impurities,
which, if not expelled, are liable to break
out in scrofula or other disease. The
best spring medicine is Hoods Sarsapar-
lila. 1t expels every impurity from the
blood, and gives strength to every func-
ton of the body Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
The properties Of Mishler's Herb Bitters

The properties Of Mishler's Herb Bitters
are wholly medicinal. 1t is compounded
OF scientific principles upon Germ; 4
fIrmu a, 200 years old. Clergymen, tenn
p rance people, and all other classes who
oppose strong drink on principle endorse
and recommend our great household rem.
edy. 1t is a sure cure for kidney and liv
er complaints.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

LOUISVILLE Ky. May 20 --Tha races
Tuesday resulted as follow:
FIRST race, u mile; Bankrupt first, Brook
mi second, Osceoln third; time, 1;l515.
Second race, | mile, Ten Booker first,
Ernest second, Constellation third; time,
IA.
Tnrd race, Il miles; Musk first, Compen-
sation econd, Sdvio thirI; tims, 1:56A.
Fourth race, full course; T. Line first, Sscret
second, Australian third; time 5:sS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
In the Enelish law reports a case is

In the English law reports a case is re-
ported of baker who was convicted for
using alum in making bread. A similar
law in this country would be the means
of driving out great number of the bak-
ing powders which are largely composed
with this drug. To be safe, consumers
should buy the old and ever reliable DIR.
Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Rheumatism, Gout and Neuralgia

lis scientifically settled that rheHma-
tism govt and neuralgia cannot be cure6
by rubbing with oils, ointments, lini
ments, lotions, ETC.; for the reason tina
these diseases are caused by uric acid il
the blood. The only preparation which
uniformly eXpels this acid is Parker.
Tonic. Subdues pain at once. Try it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach Of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Billiousness
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, OF
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic ol
mild stimulant, viii always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
isfaction or money refunded. Sold al
fifty cents a bottle by. Hartz & Balm
SEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

New HAVEN, Conn May % The report
of Receiver Hull of the in .oivent VIII son
Sewing Machine company. of WalIingford,
filed in court here Tuesday, show,
claims allowed of $72, 936, aud claims
disallowed of $3S, 2s5 One allowed
claim is that of Logan II. Root, of Little
Rock. Ark, for so. 0OJ The claim of Root
for $4,000, those of the First National bank
md Samuel Simpson, of Wallingford, for
- 900 each, and that Of A J.. Hall d Sons
Of San Francisco, for 81 40, are among
those disallowed A committee VIII investi-
gate Ire disalowed claims ana report to the
court
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Miss Charlotte M. Yonge, whose latesI
novel bears the title. ''The Two Sides OF
the Shield" is now in her sixty third
year. having been born in Otterbourn,
Hants, in 1923. She began to write in
1854, and has kept at it so industriously
that her books of all kinds now numbei
one hundred and twenty titles, or some,
thing like four hundred volumes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
A CARD,

TO all who are suffering from the error.
and indiscrctions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c
| viii send recipe that will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE This great remedy
vas discovered by missionary in Soutl
America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH r. lNMAN, Station d
New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
So Dry and Brittle.

What do you suppose makes my hair
so dry and brittle?' We suppose the
glands which supply moisture to it need s
stmulous. A bottle of Parker's Hair Bal
sam will do the business, and leave you
hair soft and shining. There is no mis-
take about this. No oil, no dye. Restores
original color, removes dandruff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
The Acme Ledger
AND
BILL HOLDER.

A device for keeping small and transient ac-
counts; the latest and best: necessity 10 every
business man; unexcelled for strength, beauty
and convenience.
Some of the advantages TO be derived from the
use of this Ledger are;
l. All the small accounts are by themselves in
u safe place and made ont in bill form, with one TO
three writings saved.
. For collection the book may be carried in
the pocket II the bill is paid il is torn ont If not
it is ready for the next time.
3. When parties call to pay, mach time is saw
ed as the bill is ready TO be receipted.
The Ledger is not limited TO any special bust
ness, but can he used to advantage in any retail
business.
Any business man who is on the lookout foi
practical and time-savng inventions cannot af
ford to pass this without trial, which involves
no risk, MS the bills furnished alone worth the
money Tor the purposes OF bill heads or state
meuts
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Mrs. Garfield is worth about $3.50, 600,
which nets an income, at four per cent, OF
$4,000 a year. Her pension from cons
gress is $4,000 annually, making her en-
tire resources $21, 900 year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

GUNshlTns.
Wolff Chas, III Seventeenth street.
ii ARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street
III HARDWARE.
Stewart & Montgomery, 800 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAfL0Rs.
wendt, H. l5Os second avenue.
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY AaaUs; published ever,
evening. Sunday exeepted) in Argus block, op
posite Postoffice. Best advertising medium in th,
city.
| The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. A fne Job department IN connec
ton with the establishment.
p RESTAURANTS AND coNFEcTIoNRRs
Krell. Fred, 1919 second avenue.
! S SALOONS.
westphal, John, 1919 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Three men in England who pay taxes
on the largest assessed value OF personal
property are Giles Loder, $4,000 oO'
Richard Thornton, 1000, 900, and Ba-
ron Lionel Rothschild. $13, 500,0O
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Had case of infammatory rheumae
tism of nearly all the large joints, accom-
panied with high fever; gave TOngaline
in drachm doses every four hours, and
aconite'for the fever; today my patient is
able to be out. and doing well. w. W.
Baxter, M D., Hersman, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Lookout mountain has been leased to
the liverymen of the neighboring city,
Chattanooga After a dozen years of
Niagara hack fares the people will want
to make the mountain national park.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

In Boston there are 669 licensed whole
sale milk dealers. and 1878 licensed re
tAilers of milk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Beware of limitations, pretended cures
and specifics. and spurious preparations.
Take only Hunts Kidney and Liver
Remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

The throne of Louis XIV, was sold by
public auction in Paris a few days ago for
{. 500 francs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Queen Victoria is said to be particular
ly fond of the new Dean OF Westminster
because he bears striking likeness to the
late John Brown.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Miss Annie Lippincott of Philadel phia,
daughter of Grace Greenwood" has
made a successful debut in opera Trieste.
Her stage name is Anita Armour
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
The Mirror

;e no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter taIe2
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

The last war between Russia and Eng
land was concluded just twenty nine
years ago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Three fourths of the children born in
Calaveras county, Colorado. in the past
two years are girls.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

UgFCgRs:--S. ". WHEELOOK, Pres dent JONI
G5OD Vice President; G. r. HEMEEwAY, Cashier
TgUsrEEs:-S W. Wheelock, Porter Skinner
c ", L0hdeu, Nelson Chester, Fl W. Candee, C
Grantz, A. s. Wright, G.. f. Hemnway, Johr
Good, j. NJ. Christy G. Ii. Stoddsrd.
FF-Thc only chartered Savings Rankin Roch
,l4nd Cnnuty. aug2dwy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
County Rights for Sale.

All orders promptly filed Price of Ledger,
with 1000 bill heads neatly printed. 1870.
A Il orders for the Ledger, and all requests for
comfy rights. must be addressed to
j. W. POTTER,
ARGus OFFICE. Rock Island. Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
lHteyss SLOWED on Deposits at the rate oil
s ps- Cent. per Annurn,
Deposits received in amounts or 81
and Upwards.
sErURITY AND ADyANTAgEs.

The private property OF the Trustees is respOn.
.lbe To the depostors. The officersare prohibited
from borrowing any ofits moneys. Minors and
married wome! protected by special law.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
mi. M. COKBETT,
GUIDO BECK.

A RCHITECT. Second Avenue, over Peoples
Il National Bank, Rock Island, Illinois.
nov-29-diy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
J. MI. BEARDSLEY.
n r. CONNEIJ.Y.

ATTORNEY ATLAW-Office with J. II.
Il worthy, 1925 Second avenue. ang-1-dw6
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
H. d. SWEENEY. C. L. wALKEE
SWEENEY & WALKER,
T. w THIRST.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELL0RS AT LAY
AOffice in Bengston's block, Rock Island, III.
aug-1-dwy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
IL Rock Island. Ills. Office In Post Office Bui
ing, over Mitchell d Lynde's Bank, Rooms No
and 10 nov-a4-dw1,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-31


The undersigned. having rented out nj farm.
Will Sc n at public sale AT his residence, on the
road leading from the Martinsburg and VIII
Transport Turnpike TO Failing Waters Church.
miles nom the former and | mile from the
latter place. on the above day commencing Ut
a. m. the following property =
good work horses. OF which are No bar.
shear leaders; 5 fine 2-year-oId colts. ~ head
OF cattle. OF which are good mich cows and
fat beef: A. head OF fine Cotswold sheep 20
head OF hogs, broad tread wagon with bed. mar
row tread wagon. spring wagon. buggy. cart
and wheelbarrow, l-horse sleigh and sfraDds
OF bells. Seif-bindlng buckeye Reaper, Os-
Dorne seif-kaker, Champion Moving Machine
half interest In 6-horse power circular An " and
Jack, Keller improved Drill with Phospnale
Attachment, windmills, Corn shelter, cut
ting Dox. corn check marker, Evans corn
planter, horse power post boring machine
horse rake, hay fork. fonr-squnre harrow.
.hfse corner 90, euitivator. zthree-horse Dar-
plows. double do, clod roller, corn cfnsher.
ana corn eoyerer, pair grain ladders pair
stones, large dinner bell sets sngss ba grana
set 4-inch breechbands, set front gears. d naI,
piow gears, riding saddle. wagon do. side dad.
collars, haiters: COW. breast ana butt eh@ins
log do, X cut saw, spfendern: single double
and triple trees.grain cradles. moving scytnes.
rakes, forks. shovels, siedges. drills niaffoeks
digging iron. lot OF grain sacks about oip bns,,
els OF wheat, $50 bushels VI corn 20 bualtele or
clover seed, 1000 pounds bacon, 2 cans lard, 4
barrels Of yinegai. Also the following House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture: Bedsteads and
bedding, sets cane seat chars set dinIDv
room do, rocking chairs. 9 split bottom do x
Ching tables, Kitchen do. 3 safes. ionnge
New England Organ, s-day clock, looking
giasses. lot OF carpet, 2 bureaus. stoves, Coal
stove, Morning Light. cook stove No. 0. re-
voifinB top. three can creamery. washing
machine with wriDger. churn. BgtafIdH or bees
many other articles. - w
TEEAs.-A credit Of months VIII be given
on all sums OF so and over, by the purchaser
~ cash. NO property 70 be removed until
terms are complied with. Interest from, d,,fs
L. 3. HowARD. Auc'r. JACOB 81 rf1tsp
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-31
RG HERALD, SATURDAY, JAN 81, 1855.
BROAD LANE.

Owing to the changeable weather
there is a good deal of sickness among
us. The young folks made good use
of their time in sleighing while the
snow melted.
We are informed that Mr.. John
Kicker of Pennsylvania has purchased
Mr.. John Ripple's farm and will
move on it in the spring.
Our schools are Flooding along adj
mirably. The county superintendent
paid them a visit last week and as it
is his custom, we are led to believe
that he impaired to the children, in
his pleasant manner, some of the
mysteries of education. The children,
as far as we can learn, all speak well
of him, and would be pleased to have
him call often.
Weregret to announce the death of
Mrs. j. r. Smalts, the wife of our
Sunday-school Supt., which occurred
on last Sunday evening, the 25th. The
deceased was consistent member of
the Lutheran Church, and we felt as
sured that she has gone to that celes-
tial city, not made with hands eter-
nal in the heavens, where she now en-
joys the presence of the angels and of
God. Her remains were deposited in
the cemetery in Williamsport, Md,
the 9th. VEGA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-31
PUBLIC SALE.
TUESDAY. MARCH 3a. tssr

The undersigned. having. rented ont
hts farm. will sell at public sale. on the
premises. miles southwest OF Bunker
Hill, Berkeley Co., w. Va. on Tuesday
March 3D.. commencing at 10 o'clock Z.
m. the following personal property u.
good work horses. eight younr car
tie. 2 milk cows, 4horse wagon. 2sboress
wagonsl shifting top spring wagon grain
ladders for 4-horse wagon. Cbamr,ion
Reaper, run year, Keller Wheat drill
with ph0shate attachment. 2 sets Bre..cl,-
bands, yet front gears, wagon saddle.
riding saddle and bride. wagon lines
Tor and horses. collars. haIssrs. brid-
les, sets fly straps, | S-horse barshea !,
pillow made by UlIum OF Boousboro q
horse Oliver chilled plow. q horse ;,,,,,
beam plow, 3-herse harrow. / s-horsa
harrow not ironej. 3 double shows
plows, single shovel piows. corr COW
erer, cutting box. Fifz make roixi,I.<
trough pole for spring wagon. sincIe
double and triple trees. crowd sf;ets
and many other articles not mentioned.
TERMS Sums under $40. cash 3
monshs credit on sums Of $40 ana over
the purchaser giving negotiable nofes
with approved security. PAYABLE At e;fh.
er Of the Martinsbure Banks. Ints,.'.,
from date. but RENTED il prompf nav
ments are made at maturity. M oi.,.ta
TO be removed until terms are co1snlfe.l
with VIII, (, - f', 4 ~ IL = 80 -
J. D. GORDON, Aucsr.
A. G. ciendening, Cierk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-31
DEATHS.

No. charges for death notices. bat Jiue cents a
line for poetry.
Jan. 2Sth, at her residence on John
Street, in this place, Mrs. Anna
Virginia Grove, widow of Aaron
Grove, aged So years and Is days.
Jan. 18th, in this place, Mrs. Ann
Maria Doll, aged SO years, IL months
and 6 days.
In Alameda, California, Nov. 18th,
1884, Alexander Jones, M. D., in the
Gath year of his age; and ON Decem-
Der u, 1884, his daughter, Clara Crit
tenden j. Urquhart,-in the 2lst year
of her age. DIR. Jones was the eldest
son of the Rev. A. Jones, d. D., who
was for over twenty-seven years the
pastor of Zion Church, Charlestown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-31
BALTIMoRE MAaKRTs

BEEF CATTLE--Prices of beef cat
tie ranged as follows: Best S 5Oa
S. 81; that generally rated first quail.
ty 624as5 30; medium or good fair
quality 3621a$4 62l, ordinary thin
steers, oxen and cows 2 75a$s so. Ex-
treme range of prices 2 75as5 87l.
Most of tho sales were at 75a$5 GA
per 100 lbs. OF the cattle received sac
head came from Virginia, SO from
Kentucky, 227 from New York, SIS
from Illinois, IS from Ohio, Isl head
from Maryland, and Al from Pennsyl-
vania.
SwINE.-The offerings number
about the same as last week. and their
general quality quite as good as It was
then. The market Is a little higher
than last week, with trade fair to good
at the Improvement. We quote at
53a64 cents per b net. Receipts this
week 1891 head against 5S88 last week,
and 1852 head same time last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBS There Is 8
falling of in the quality OF the offer.
ings and an increase In the receipts
over last week. Trade Is slow, and
confined to filling very moderate
demand from city butchers. Weouote
sheep at aa5 cents, and lambs at 3la5l
cents per b gross. Receipts this week
a47a head against BAT same time las,
year.
GENERAL MARKETS. - Family fiouI
lass, western 75a$5 IS, patent S. SO
Butter 27a2s, good 2Oa24. Eggs ga
~.