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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

BALTIMORE, Sept. 5.-Chares AK, aged
twonty-nne years, son of Mr., Christian
AK, of the well-known tobacco manufac.
turing firm of Gail 4 AK, was found dead
in bed this morning at his fathers. elegant
residence, with bullet-hole in his breast,
and revolver clutched in his right hand.
Mr.. Ak came home yesterday from the fac
tory in the afternoon, and was in good
spirits up to Top. m, when he retired. No
cause can be assigned for the deed, and the
victim left no word that would lead to its
solution
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Two Brilliant MeteOrs.

COLUMBUS, S. C., Sept 6.-Another dis
tinct shock was felt in this city last night
at II :07 o'clock, accompanied by the usual
roaring sounds. At intervals of five min
utes thereafter two remarkably brilliant
and unusually large meteors shot across
the skies from north to south.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 3-Mrs. Bridget
Seaman, of Archibald, was totally blind for
eight years She was afflicted with a double
cataract. Yesterday, while lying on a sofa,
she was struck over the eyes with shingle
in the hands of her two-year-old grandson,
Immediately her sight was restored Mrs.
Scanlan's joy knew no bounds and the
first thing she did was to go to to the
Catholic Church and give thanks to the AL
mighty
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Another Shock at Charleston.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 1.-An6ther
shock passed over the city this afternoon.
A scaffold on which five or six workmen
were engaged at work on a building at the
corner of Broad and State streets was
crushed by slab of marble from the cor
nice. All the men were buried in the ruins,
but all escaped with slight injuries except
Wm. Holmes, colored, who was fatally
mashed
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Not Her Experience.

Mrs. Bagley Cat the Academy balD-
Such delightful evening Miss Sower.
Miss Sower (gloomily)-I suppose
so. | am little interested In these
gatherings. Indeed, l expected this
very night to be in Madagascar, labor
ing with the heathen. and would have
been 20 had not missed the vessel.
Mrs. b. (lightly)--Well, you know,
imam proposes.
Miss S. (more gloomily).-My sxpe'
risnoe, Mrs. Bagley, N that be eesan't
.-RAAd,iAibAfs csA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Rusy Maxine Money.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The Philadelphia
Mint is now overwhelmed with work In
addition to cleaning up the minor base
coins at the rate OF $50 900 week and keep
ing up the demands for dimes, the regular
monthly purchase of silver bullion must be
coined. 1t is estimated that $2,0O,OOO
worth of bullion will coin $500, 900 silver
dollars The employees at the Mint are now
working from s O'Clock a. m. to midnight
every week day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

KhrAM,zoo, Mich, Sept. GA mob from
Norwich Township, one hundred persons in
twelve wagons, visited the Missaukee
County Jail at Lake City last night, armed
with revolvers, rifles, batterng rams and
ropes, to lynch Craft and Mrs. Brass, i'm
prisoned for the murder of the woman's
husband, but Sheriff McBain finally per-
suaded them to desist The prisoners were
terribly frightened.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Snrin1s In Cuba.

HAVANA, Sept 7.--Several springs have
recently appeared near the village of
Ceibadelagua, near Havana, the water
from which has formed large lake
threatening the village with inundation
Several plantations and factories arr
il nov three feet dssp, " slowly invading
the village, A large number ~ The inkAhi
Ssnss ksvs len tts tewn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Horrible Work of "A Farm Hand.

WEST UNION, IA, Sept. "a horrible
tragedy occurred six miles west of West
Union, Fayette County. Henry Smith a
German, nineteen years old, killed an old
farmer named Abram Peek with a club.
He fatally injured Mrs. Peek, seriously
wounded A. Leonard with pistol shots
fired into the house, and attempted to fire
the house. The only reason given for the
deed was quarrel about payment for work
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Ap,ry,ar's Expcrience.

PrKrN, ILL.,, Sept. 5.-Wm, Muehlman'
druggist. was awakened by n noise in his
room early this morning, and discovered a
burglar beside his bed The druggist crap.
pled with the burglar and desperate
struggle followed, in which the burglar was
thrown from the window. Ascn fired four
sbot. at tho burglar, one Of which took ef-
fact but the man escaped across the river.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 3.-The much
talked-of sea serpent was seen by Captain
Hitchcock just before dark last evening
near Bearen Island. He caught but mo-
mentary glimpse of the monster before II
sank Only portion of the body appeared
above the water, and the Captain said II
was as large around as the Steamer Lotta's
smokcstack, about three feet, and of a dark
color. As he looked it sank quietly be-
meath the water
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
UnIucky Dealers.

NRw YonK, Sept. a-The business 'all
mrs occurring throughout the country
during the last seven days, numoer ,o' Wv
United States i66, and for Canada ~ OF
total of 100, as compared with 2Ol last weeR'
and 1855 the week previous to the last ue
Western and Pacific States iuruisnel
nearly half the casualties reported IN 'n''
.nuutpv
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
TpnuhIe NJ Relfaef

BELFAST, Sept 5,-Rioting again oc-
Cured in this city to-day. A house in
which four policemen took refuge from the
mob was wrecked. An Orange funeral
was attacked and tho procession severely
stoned The Orangemen broke ranks and
retalated, severely injuring several of the
attacking party.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Coatlv Wreck.

SYRACUSE, N. ", Sept S.-Earfy this
morning a freight train and wildcat
train collided near Marcellus Station OH
the Auburn branch of the New York Cen
trail and Hudson railroad. Both locomo.
tives were demolished, and ten carloads OF
merchandise wrecked. The loss is up"ar
of Sl50.OO0.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Insane Son Attacks His Father,

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. a-Robert A.
Todd, aged seventy-two, prominent
builder Of milwaukee,, was assaulted by an
insane son named Robert aged thirty
eight. aud so badly injured Internally that
his recovery is doubtful Fheinsane man
was formerly a railroad engineer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
STILL QUAklNG.


me Eastern atiahtic Coast Again Shak, n
by an Earthquake.
CINCINNATI, Sept 3.-Another shock of
earthquake was felt few minutes after
eleven O'Clock tonight. The wave extend
ed from jacksonville, Fla, to Washington:
The commotion was most severe at Charles
ton, s. c. Two buildings fell. white
woman, name unknown, was killed by q
falling wall. People are encamped in the
public square, singing and praying At
Richmond, Va, the shock in the upper part
of the city was AS severe as that of Tues
day night. At Savannah the shock was
severe, All structures were deserted and
everybody will sleep In the streets Shocks
were felt in Washington, Raleigh, n. c.,
Wilmington, n C., Augusta, Ga, and
Macon, Ga
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
E,ssures i'm the Earth.

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. "a special from
Beaufort says: Near Coosaw Mines there
is a crack in the earth 200 feet long and six
inches wide at the top. On st. Helena
Island, off Beaufort coast, several large
openings were made and piles of mud and
sand were forced up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Texas INcverin Illinois.

DECATUR, LII, Sept. State Veterina-
rian Caswell to-day decided that the dis
ease which has caused the death of ten or
twelve cows near Decatur within the past
week is Texas fever. 1t was brought to
Decatur by herd of Cherokee cattle.
They have been isolated for several days,
and no further spread of the fever is ex'
,ecteu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Killed by "a Horse,

New YORK, Sept. 6,-Miss Emma Hrrd,
aged sixteen. started to lead her fathers
horse to brook on the farm, near Amity-
vile, l.. l. Later her lifeless body, terribly
mangled, was found beside the brook. 1t
is thought that the horse became vicious,
tore her throat open with his teeth, and
| trampled upon her
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

WILCOX, A. T., Sept. 6-General Miles
arrived at Fort Bowie last night with Ge-
ronimo, Natchez and several bucks as pris-
oners, Captain Lawton with the rest of
the hostiles, numbering thirty-five, are ex-
pected at Fort Bowie Wednesday.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
The Child-NIurtiarer.

MILWAUKEE, Sept 6,-Pauline, Mittel
stadt, the midwife who murdered several
children for money, and who pleaded guilty
TO one Of the charges, was arrested at Reed
City, Mich, and brought here yesterday
She kept lyingin hospital, and In one
case is said to have burned pair Of twins
ia order 10 earn twenty Ave dollars.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Carnegie's Gift Accepted.

EpISBuRGH, Sept The town council
of Edinburgh have instructed the Lord
Provost of the city to cable to Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie, of Pittsburgh, the thanks of
Edinburgh for his donation to it of $4,000
to found library, and acceptance of the
pift
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Death in n Well,

WARSAW, ILL.,, Sept g. Henry Miller,
fifteen, was killed to-day near here while
descending into well with lantern in
his hand, which exploded, the young man
falling to the bottom, John Hays, stand
ing at the mouth of the WELL was seriously
burned
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

BALTIMORE, Sept. 5.--An excursion train
on the B. & O. road, with SO) passengers
aboard, collided with a freight train few
miles from this atty this evening. Between
twenty and thirty persons were Injured
more or less, but none seriously.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
A Slight Shock.

CHARLESTON, s. G., Sept 5.-There was
another earthquake shock at II o'clock to-
night, but not severe. The prevailing be-
lief il that the worst is over. A slight
shock was felt at Augusta, Ga, accom-
panied with rumblng noise.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
An Absconder CAPTURED.

HAMILTON, Ont, Sept, Edward Myers
who obtained 81 800 from Thomas Maxwell,
of st. Louis, to buy horses, and absconded
to Canada, was arrested here to-day. He
will be prosecuted for bringing stolen
money into the country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

wnKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 5.-Discovery
| was made'this morning that the tower OF
the new $4,000 First NJ f. Church was set
ting. No services were held to day The
| settlinp is attributed to the earthquake.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Silver Dollars.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-The issue OF
standard silver dollars from the Mint dur
ing the week ended September was s7'S,'
800. The issue during the corresponding
period last year was $22l,350.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Relief for CbarIeston Sufferers

BROOKLYN, Sept. IA collection amount
ing to 5000 was taken up in DR.. Tamage's
Church this evening for the Charleston
sufferers. Dr. Talmage sent telegram to
Editor Dawson, expressing the sympathy
of the congregation and promising further
contribution
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
Violent Outbreak of Cholera.

LONDON, Sept. "A violent outbreak
of cholera is reported at Torre Dell AN,
numziata, near Naples, in consequence o'
which religious festival has been prohio-
tied by the town authorities.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
E,rst Snow of the Season.

sr. PAU, MIsS., Sept. 5,-rhe first snow !.
.,orm OF tho season IN the NORTHWEST , ~ 4, y -
rspo rctIcssbis, ard the THERMOMETERS
JARED sut esly Of degrees nbovs ssro'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

NEWARK, N. j., Sept. "A safe in J. g.
Harrison's commission store, at 50s Broad
street, was robbed by a sneak-thief to-day,
who secured booty valued at over 81,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

CusrRALiA, ILi4, Sept AIN an snsrs
scuf,s bs,wsen two brothers, rear here,
ths main artery 10 the eldsr's ef~ ~"
tssssss ssd he k,ss " asats'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
English Aid,

LONDON, Sept. S.-The Lord Mayor OF
London will open fund for the relief OF
destitute sufferers in Charleston.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

| :, distributed at Castle Gar.
E%lin in English, Welsh, French,
.r,r,h, ,a Finnish, Italian. Span
nutch. Russian, Bulgarian,
l,'' pobcmian, Polish, Slavic,
/ c.,,L g., Armenian, Hebrew and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

WASHINGTON, d. C., Sept 6.-Dr. God
frey, Special Inspector, telegraphs Surgeon
General Hamilton that after three days
careful inspection, he failed to discover a
single case of yellow fever at Biloxi, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

BELLE PLAIN, a., Sept. 5.-The great well
still flows The great cone, having been
enlarged to thirty six inches was lowered
full of sand 1t went easily for sixty feet,
when it became necessary.to drive it, and
the l60O-pound hammer was applied to
the five-nch pipe connected with the
cone This pipe stood thirty feet above
the surface. After few strokes had been
given, the flow of water was diminished
and many bags of sand were thrown in to
give additional weight to the cone to fill up
the apertures. The big hammer was again
applied and after n few strokes the pipe
shot down into the water. Aswift gush of
water, gurgle and the hopes of all were
buried with the cone and It's connecting
pipe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

r.,oc ,co Mint employees at
"a, sD's.nJs. 1t i, the largest in the
yy" ,"', , coinage capacity twice
'p,ilS Philadelphia and thrice that OF
Ian Mint.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

Twenty.four Families Homeless
Mr. CARMEL, Pa, Sept S.-Twelve houses
occupied by twenty-four families were 90 90
stroyed by fire. A woman and en''a are
missing. ..H
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

Business Picking Up in New York
NEw YoRK, Sept, 8--The Times says
New York merchants, jobbefs and commis
sion merchants are generally satisfied with
Shs condition Of trade, Business IL picking
up, and shows In mcst cases very decided
lsprpvtnsstI
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
A BABY MURDERER.
sensational Disclosure Made to the Polio
%, Milwaukee,

OF Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Sept 5.The finding of a
dead infant with a darning-needle thrust
through its heart, has led to the diSclos.
ures that a regular business Of put
ting babes to death at so much per head
has been carried on in this city. Mrs.
Pauline Mittestsedt proprietress of pri-
vate lying-in hospital, fled few weeks
ago upon ascertaniug that the authorities
had accumulated eliminating evidence.
She Travelled under an assumed name in
Michigan, but was oyerhauled at Reed City
and brought back tonight. She confessed
the murder of the child, and claims to have
been promised $500 by its mother for put
ting it out of the way, The authorities arc
investigating the deaths of numerous other
infants born out of wedlock, supposed to
have been put to death 10y her
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

,a.;,,.of the Lighthouse Boaro
y, ,s,,o d severed that there is no
! ,'t for A light on the Bartholdi
|. yev York harbor, and that
!. ..,os, Grants the necessary per-
!, saoe can be allowed. BY some
|, no mention of a light was
! ,bp bill appropriating money
r.,,bolli statue unveiling.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

s''ang girls in Western New
an original and sensible
s'aIag their vacation. They
a'' out of school, or with
ru', T'So more of study before
,ras. 1'aed a cottage big enough
s%I,'een, "I,ae a. at the appropri-
hplace' Eden Center. Their
,..a s,n : full Of "thc fairest Of
r,a ,s' Eve" ,0' but not an Adam
~i, ,%, There they took prac.
s,' D, Aou,'ewifery. They did
.ija, work v!as cooking, washing
aug with fair success. c
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

,v m,teria! for msinkable ap'
,nen further tested, with sue
London. This material is com
( thread, of cork interviewer
Man, six or wooIcn machinery
Ic, the cork to the required
forming part of the invention
rppts which are made in this
have the same appearance as
clothing, and possess rcmarka-
IlCy in water.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

fNlENDENT kIMBALL. Of the
bureau, has received a letter
fIral Ward, of the British navy.
sAy years connected with the
'lonal Lifeboat Institution of
'an' in which he says that the
service shows by far the most
record of lifc-saving work.
sa has also been received,
nat the Spanish Government
~ ,Ae gun invented by Cap
aud used in the service of this
NlhrOwing lines over wrecked
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

w. s'',ed Tiled at Saratoga this
never been eqnaled in
\ A. S''e before. One dealer
i ,.l aas sold several, each
ID .s, s''cs' She has some as
IN. nose covers are Of fine
lsss. psla'ols 's wholly of lace,
t,m' through ~ which one can
,,,,.',,e me inside, are called
: because the lady
nha she chooses to screen
n y y 'ss M, not be recognized.
plainlv all who com,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

IslY the largest literary prize
|rais one of 100000 to be
lgj by the Russian National
/ for the best work on the life
10 Of Alexander !. In 1925,
Bier the death of Alexander |,
| d $4,000 roubles was offered
\ Ms fayoritc Minister'S to be
\ prize a century after his
Eiitis this sum at compound
which will amount in 1925 to
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

v letter-Sheet envelopes are
nd are likely to prove a great
ia In effect they are closed
Ek By a clever arrangement
paper is so folded that it can
nd then reopened by merely
the perforated edges. The
amp, in green, represents
ant The whole thing makes
ieCc of paper, and is easily
the pocket, and will be likely
popular.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11
u London Truth aas.a

k.. London Truth defines an
s',1Sn,e n.y. one who looks before he
At,ni tt,anan as one who looks
IN. and an lrishman as
s', ass'..l and never looks. An
H. d, d'Sn ton of the three is
Aas,,Ioo'a s loag,headcd, wrong
&islsa4 4e'' =, Full of bristle,
s r4's 'ss.ppig pig and whistles. !"
ma 'aoddy' 10 shoddy and tod
kn,.SS' SS''p'ShOddy." Again:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

|Tof wheat in thiscountry have
se Of a better market for what
eto spare, if statistical reports
foad are to be relied upon. 1t
that France will need to i'm
BE neighborhood of 80, 900, 900
'nl the United Kingdom will
want considerably more than
to compensate for their home
cPncics' while the supply from
It Is stated. is reduced to
b The yield in Russia and
not be very excessive.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

flOF a railroad ride from Pitts
VlhcInnati We're sold ON the
'''''0rgh a few days ago for
[sSs cents Railroad managers
a'y can hot carry IA passen-
S''I''' style, under any cir
a a less rate than a cent a
srsaI rate for transient pas.
~ higher, The regular fare
s'a'sh to Cincinnati is 1925.
'ae hesed that the knocking off
|, ,1s p0llars' and charging the
~Ats' was the result of a
'"a TWO rival roads.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1886-09-11

v,rlisb magazine an attempt is
,yo 4 series of Americanlsms;
| ,r words coined or invented
n, Under the word Bonanza
,idon is given: Spanish, a big
h which, honestly or otherwise,
,sppy is made. Upon this the
|orces and says that bonanza
|nol fortune or good luck
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-17
BREADSTURFH.

The following quotations are the Of
fetal quotations OF the Merchants
Exchange:
OoRNMEAL-Standsrd, So 1902 40;
pearl, So 1908 80; roller, So go.
HAY-Choice, from store, Zoe; car
load from levee or depot, $13; prime,
from store, zoe; car load from levee
or depot, $l1 5O912; prairie, from
store, 50c; car load from levee or
depot, IS.
OoRN-From store, white, 50c mixed,
47c, from levee or depot; white, in
bulk, 45c; in sacks, 48c; mixed, in
bulk, 434c; in sacks, 481c.
0ATs-From store, white, SIC; mixed,
36c; from levee or depot, white, in
bulk, 32c; in sacks 96c mixed, in
bulk, SOC; in sacks, 33c.
BRAN-From store, 70@75c; from
levee or depot, $13.
FLoUR-From store, No. 3, So; fam
lily. SO SO; choi.e, So 75@4; fancy, $49
4 25; extra fancy, 81 1904 so; pstents,
S5@5 so.
BEANs-Navy. 50; medium, 81 50@
1 70: common, So 25; German millet,
81 2091 40.
RICE-LOuisiana, 4@5c; Carolina,
5@ec.
oATMEAL-In halt-barrels, 1908 %
from store.
ORAoKEE-Soda, extra, 4c; soda
treble extra, 4ac; lemon crackers
extra, &c; lemon cream crackers
treble extra, 7ac; ginger snaps, extra
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-17
Future nENTh.

THE Alberta No. 8, Capt. A. b.
Smith, is the packet tomorrow even.
ing at 3 O'Clock for White river. II. q.
Wilson Is in her office.
The Coahoma, Capt, Henry Cooper,
is the packet this evening at 8 o'clock
for Osceola and the upper bends.
VIM. Smither is in her Office.
The Arkansas City, Cant. II. w.
Brolaskl, is the Anchor Line packet
tonight at 10 o'clock for Cairo aud st.
Louis. W. IL. Pritchartt is her clerk.
THE James Lse, Capt. Thomas Clag-
gett, is the packet this evening at
5 o'clock for Helena, Friars Point and
all wSy landings. Win Ashford is in
her Office.
The CITY OF Cairo, Capt. shep Light
ner, is the Anchor Line packet
this morning at 10 o'clock for
Vickshurg and the bends. 10. Elton
ia her clerk,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-17
FINANCE and COMMERCE,
MONEY 8 PER CENT, NEW YORK
EXCHANGE IA PREMIUM.
Cotton Higher-MiddliDg, 9c-Sales
Yesterday. 500
Bales.

Money rules in fair demand at 8 per
cent. Local securities continue steady.
The cotton market closed firm yes
terday, and &c higher. Sales ooV
bales on a basis OF &c for middling.
New York spots closed firm and l-l6c
higher; middling, 8 5-l6c; futures
firm; September, 8 16@9.17c. Ahead
ing New York cotton circular says OF
the future market: "With some little
help still obtained through the foreign
adyices the market was fairly well
held, and a point or two lost was after
ward recovered, and the close stood
pretty steady"
At New Orleans yesterday spo's
were finn and Lice higher; middling,
9Bc; futures steady September, s.S4@
S.S7c.
At Liverpool spots were firm, good
demand; sales 12,0C0 bales. Mid
ding, std; futures quiet; September,
5 13-64d.
In the general market eggs are
steady at 14@15c. Other articles un-
changed.
IMPORTS.
Forty-three brls apples, so pkgs
b con, 50) bu. corn, Is pkgs cheese,
s SIS Coff. O., 2 cars cotton seed, 1868
SKIS co ton eeed, 1853 pigs dty goods,
II pigs eggs, l25 brls fur, 766 bales
hoy, Is pkgs hats, II nd cattle, 5 hid
( hors g a9d mules, ITO pkQs lard, 74.5CO
feet lumber, 200 kegs ma Is, 1000 bu
oats, 68 brls onions, Al brls potatoes,
l car psrk sidts, s brls sugar, go pkgs
tobacco, and so brs rice.
ELEVATOR REPORTS.
The following shows the amount OF
grain received, withdrawn and in store
by regular elevators, as reported to
the Merchants Exchange yesterday:
Wheat received, none; Withdrawn,
none; in store, 1927 bu. Corn re-
ceived, 496 bu; withdrawn, 9s8 bu
in store, 9l63 blu. Oats received,
$3.50 bu; withdrawn, 1895 blu; in
store, 1913, 1872 hu.