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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
A Freak of Philadelphia Society.

from the fnllauelpma l1mes
Society in Philadelphia is very queer and
very clannish, even more SO than in some other
parts of the world. For several seasons there
was connected with a musical organization a
young lady with a fine voice. In many houses
she sang most charmingly, met a lumber Of
charming people and received many charming
compliments. In a weak moment the young
lady, having moved into big house on a
fashionable street, thought she would give a
musicale herself. The amateur friends to aid
her came and a delightful performance was
promised, but, in answer to hundred or more
cards sent out, fifty or sixty per cent ''re-
GREETED their inability to be present" and most
Of the remainder took no notice of the invita-
tions whatever. There was only corporars
guard at the musicale, and the young lady was
affected in a way from which she never re-
covered. Even people at whose houses she had
sung did not put in an appearance. And the
explanation OF it all was that, while the young
lady was very pleasant, society did not want to
know her mother. Such is fashionable life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Imitation Chinese Hall Vases.

From the Boston Advertiser
1t is said that Chinese hall vases and kindred
bric-a-brac are now made in this country, and
answer decorative purposes just as well as the
imported article. One with an eye for such
things would need to see these native imita-
tions, and have their nativity vouchsd for be-
fore quite accepting the report that they were
as good in effect as the imported. But II they
can pass muster at all it may, perhaps, explain
the market. The stores are filed, every auction
room is crowded in short, they meet the eye
with the frequency almost of the fruit stands
at street corners. But the rugs! These Oriental
poems in needlework are almost as frequent,
and yet we fancy no one has ever attempted to
duplicate them with success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Nevada's Palace Of Salt.

From the Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise
The people of Salt Lake City are contemplate
ing the erection Of a great ''salt palace" It
would be structure that would lay in the
shade all the ice and corn palaces ever con-
structed. The main part Of the structure
could be Of the finest specimens Of rock salt to
be found in the quarries, chiseled, carved, and
artistically arranged, while the interior fittings
should be Of crystallized work from the lake
on a grand scale. Such a palace should be
permanent If properly projected from the
winter rains; it could be made Of the most
unique and striking style of architecture; it
could be made one Of the wonders of the world
When lighted by electricity the structure
would have all the sparkle and diamond gilt
ter Of the great ice palaces, and with the diff
ference in the salt palaces favor that heat
would not melt or dim its glories in the least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
1t Couldn't Lift q Jack Pot.

from the Boston Courier.
1t was at q church fair in o Massachusetts,
town which has given governor to the COM
monwealth, and among the miscellaneous arti-
cles for sale on one Of the tables was patent
hook for lifting kettles from the stove. The
clergyman Of the parish stood accidentally be-
side this table, when he was approached by
Harvard student who was lending to the occa-
sion the light Of his countenance
what is that thing for2'' the student asked,
taking hold Of the utensil mentioned.
II believe that il pot-lfter," the clergy
man answered.
The youth regarded itcuriously moment in
silence
"will You kindly tell me-" he said ct length,
show you lift jack pot with it2''
The clerical gentleman blushed for the want
OF reverence shown to his cloth, and then, recol-
Letting himself, said that he did not UNDER
stand the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

ELoPxD WITH A Youxa MAN.-Mrs. Jones
Nuremberg and Mr.. Jacob Miller are aid to
have eloped from North Adams, Mass. The
woman Just before her disappearance drew
out Of . bank e44O which her husbaud had re-
ceived a. back pension money and deposited in
ner name. Miller II . dyer, twenty-five years
Old and unmarried, while the woman IL forty
nve, has been married twice and IL the mother
OF eleven children, six by her present husband
The Whereabouts Of the missing couple ere not
yet known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Getting Rid Of Unwelcome Visitors.

Getting Rid Of Unwelcome Visitors.
From the Philadelphia Times
gentleman doing business in one of the
downtown Offices has hit upon a novel
scheme to protect himself from the annoy
ance OF entertaining and wasting his time
with individuals he does not want to see.
He has purchased q detective Photographic
camera, and has it placed directly opposite
the door of his Office. When the visitor en-
tiers the Office boy, a bright lad and well
schooled in the diplomacy Of his profession,
turns the knob and takes an instantaneous
photograph Of the intruder, This Is de-
veloped, and forms one Of q collection of un-
desirable visitors which is kept in a book for
the boys instruction in the future. People
who come to waste others time, collectors
with bills that they wish paid, and the thousand
and one disagreeable characters known to the
average business man form the basis of this
unique collection. In practice it works like a
charm. For example, the owner of the Office
says: John, any one called this morning?"
And the faithful boy remarks: Eyes, sir: No. IA
dropped in. told him the usual story about
your being out Of town and he went" 4 glance
at the album shows No. IA to be the collector for
a jewelry firm, and opposite his name is the
significant legend: ''Tefl him I've gone to the
country" Taking it all in all it's great idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Mono ASSAULTS WHITE GnI.-A special
70 the Baltimore american from Annapolis
BY negro man on white girl about fourteen
years old, In the neighborhood of Morely
Bridge, Anne Arundel County. The girl has
been living with family named Conden. and
wa: spending the evening With some young
After night she started home-about zoo yards
away. On the way she was seized by the negro,
choked and dragged some distance down the
country road. Her cries attracted the atten-
non Of M. Percy Williams, who went to her
rescue. Inc negro IL supposed to have ned to
naiumore, put steps have been taken for his
arrest Much indignation il felt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Lord Randolph Churchill Talks.

The New York Herald London cable dispatch
represents Lord Randolph Churchill as having
said that tomorrow parliament would have to
consider the insult President Cleveland had
put on England in order TO win Irish support
The United States Government had stopped 10
an act OF gross vulgarity and barbarous inso-
ience TO her maiesty's minister, which placed
Il beyond the pale Of civilized politics, and this
II had done for the low and paltry purpose Of
securing the Irish vote. The President of the
United States had turned her majesty's repre-
sentative out Of doors with as little ceremony
as publican might use in ejecting drunken
potboy.
What wish you to mark about that incl
dent, said the speaker, lis that in America
the snort, plain way to get the Irish vote is to
assume q foaming hatred toward England and
TO load England with insults"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Saved by q Cent.

SUVCU Oy u VcUCs
From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
large copper cent piece saved M. J. Hogan's
life night before last. Mr.. Hogan, who is q
contractor, had discharged John Hopkins, a
laborer, who had been working for him. Hop
kins came to Hogan's house Thursday evening
to demand his money. Mr.. Hogan refused to
pay him while he was drunk. Hopkins then
drew q revolver and fred at close range. An
old-fashioned copper cent piece in Hogan's
vest pocket intercepted the ball, and instead of
causing a fatal wound only black bruise was
made on the flesh. Hopkins fed, but was ar
rested a few hours later by Officers Fitzgerald
and McEnery. Justice r. Il. White held him
to the Criminal Court in bonds of $4,000 on a
charge of assault with intent to commit murder,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Shot Another Through Himself.

Los Angeles Dispatch TO the oregonian-
well-known gambler, named Frank Wool
stead, alias Pete Olstead, shot himself twice
this morning with suicidal intent in a pawn
brokers' shop. He asked for revolver, and az
soon as he got it placed the muzzle to his ad-
domen and fred. The bullet passed through
him and struck q man named James Gillespie
in the side, the ball ranging round and lodg-
ing in his chest. Gillespie is Waterman at the
Southern Pacific depot, and happened to be in
the shop at the time trying on a coat. His
wound is very dangerous. Woolstesd fred a
second shot into the floor, q third into the cell
ing, and fourth into his own head. Despite
his frghtful injuries he is yet alive, but Il not
expected to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Old Lady-sThsre, throw AWAY that cien-
rStse, little boy. II makes me sick 10 - . boy
Ike you smoke"
Little Dey-''Yss ma,an, but III bet you'd
Do seeker Il you smoked ons yourself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

that the cutting Oh Of the forests i responsibls
for the lack Of fain2 Have the denuded force
grown up again yith the rapidiy Of yonahS
gourd or was the theory 1T adoaf before 4
was well established2- Spvinqfsld UnSon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
Certain Cure for Hiccough.

Certain Cure for Hiccough.
From Figaro
"Just try to brighten me, will you?" said
B NJ
''What for?'
81 have got the hiccoughAn if you frighten
me it will make it 60 away at once"
''Very well, then; here goes!" shouting at
the top of his voice.. "Lend me five hundred
francs!"
''Ah! thanks, il is gone!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

IOR RENT : HOUSE-9O7 ST NV, THREE
stories eight rooms cellar, gas bath, and all n.
in perfect order; fronts south; rent, $50 THOS. Z
wAGGAMAN, 917 F st. NV. oc10-2m
EOR PENTHOUSE 210S ST. N. W. KEY AT
II drug store. corner 21st st.
oc1e-1m 1853 slst st
EOR RENT-1Os ST 8 E, EIGHT ROOMS, ALL
II mod imps. Apply to o. c. GREEN,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

BURNED TO DEATH ON THE PRAurH.-The
family Of an Irishman named Conner, in Sioux
valley Township, jackson County, Mimi, were
children, who were out with their mother, were
burned to death, and Conner and his wife and
q hired man Of farmer named Sawyer were
probably fatally burned The reports say that
there were two women and two children burned
TO death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Hm BoY's BONES IN a BAsrrT.-whils the
family Of Samuel 6hally, prominent farmer
residing near Wabash, Ind, were gone 20 .
neighboring county visiting, their house took
fire and their twelve-year-old SON was burned
TO death. The father carried the charrsd bonss
Of the boy to Wabash in basket 70 have then
placed In Q CONN for intermeux
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Byron, IN one Of his ah Of generosity, sx-
claimed, ssRoll on, thou dark end deep blue
Of tie peivilsgs thus given, has continued %
roll on ever eince. Cartoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Two YOU'VE PEOPLE EIoPE.-Miss Ella Mao
Chestny, the eighteen-year-old daughter Of
VIM. w. MacChestny, proprietor Of the Hotel
Asbury, at Asbury Park, and Charles Beebe,
also aged eighteen, Of New York city, left Az
bury Park Saturday evening 10 witness the re-
publican demonstration ct Long Branch, and
while there were married. They remained over
night in hotel At Long Branch, and yesterday
vent to Red Bank, since which time their
friends have NO knowledge Of their movemsnts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

Tor sALE-1227 10TH ST., DOUBLE CORNER
n House. ~ rooms; sun8hine In every one: six bed
rooms and two bath rooms on second 6oor: constrnc
ton and materials the very best; lot "a By 100: "a
feet parking.
Apply to owner on premises. oc24-2vs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Il 1922 Sunderland Place.
oc2e.2w DtLANY : WHITING. 1920 F q. NV.
Of Boundsry st. Is 17a by s. % H " SSR
5000 xi5sf snd Prize
EOR sALE-BARGAIN-EIGHT- BRTCK
Il modern; near herdics and departments: psrties
mSs M n sa OF Investment would well
MIST ia1efA
EOR SALE : FIVE NEW TWO-STORY RRTCE
Also nsa met net Per cent on amoInt inye:ted
PP9 S,S section JOS kEDFERS soE S@s
EOR SALE OR RENT-3-sTORY HOUSE, MOD
Jc imps IL or rs rooms, bath, economical furnace
REYNOLDS. o. s 4. - = '" ocSe.6t.A
Tor sALE-A LARGE NUMBER OF HOUSES AT
~, pr,ces from ~ 300 to $4,000; send or call for
Time ss and sad s ss
EOR sALE.-A FINE BUsINEss PROPERTY ON
house Oh ,3 sx ~ lot
Law propsrty r. THIS location { specially desrsSis for
hs SssJ isYidlS IN value. THokzs
FOR sALE-BARGAIN-2 BEAUTIFUL NEW
nent 10 rooms per cent net on invsstment price,
Fierce Fssss ss ssa each
da6 ssEMoaIHTEsr g, CofSES or
asxlW ieet; trees shxubbery, dovers and fountain;
S & oi cold ~ .ePi II
y n vel suited for four mics house. This properly
% q Nan .a a0es S m
c cyss spd Scott ThOmss and Iowa Circles Apply to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Il On New Hampshire ave.. near Dupont circle, g.
story and basement brick, splendid location 600
ro history brick house on Doth ST., near St NV
3ssorX and basement brick: 10 rooms. s M y,
sssory and basement brick on l. near sil $1,000
2-sto,y and basement brick house on New Jersey
2stOry and basement brick house on ST.. so e
story brick new on st.. near 9Th St 7ooS
lot sBd basement brick on 10TH near s
Masssshusett: near Sd St me- be sSIS
2story brick house on T. near sth st., rooms and
good sstcr house. ioO@; on iStk near
Two $story brick houses m l.. on Mclean a Seo
Frame house on st. near 4i St NV lot 20 $3.50 sSS
good bargain in splendid $story and basem Sn4
DrcR house and stable on ST., near Vermont ave-
sstOry and basement brick house on st.. near 14th
nsss B. H WARNER sis Co. ( :, p
F0R sALE-QNE OF THE MOST COMPLETE,
.ssd beautiful bniit by s day
saa heated with
FOR sALE-.PIECE OF PROPERTY ON 9TH ST.
1 m r Ok r. nw TYhER
F0Rs sAtE 5o6 j., PRICK RICK DWELLING NORTH;
EhrOhD, IoOI ST. NV. n3-6ts
EOR sALE-s1OO CASH AND $50 PER MONTH
a Will BUY new 6-room press brick house; water
and gas, l24I Maryland ave; price $1,000 Also
monthly. D. B. THOMPSON,
ho-ot 624 st. me-
EOR SALE-CHEAPAA GOOD 5-ROOM HOUSE
II on st., bet. Sd and AZ SITS s. w.: al 800 good
business property that win rent for $45 per month
$o,ooO good business property, ~ and Mclean
easy Sixcroom brick on st; bet 81 and AZ SITS.
p SITS sw.; 81 300. good lot and 7-room frame On
9Th st.. bet and SITS. s.w; $500. Six-roOm brick
$1,25O; terms easy.
c. b. PARKER,
n3-3t. ~ and Il SITS. s.w.
EOR sALE-CHEAP-2 GOOD GROOM HOUSES.
- 116 and lis NJ st. $1,000 each, worth Sl,2O0
each 40 st. sw, lot 1S by 80, with small house ;
$O3U O. n. PARKER,
h3-3t. ~ and E SITS. s.w.
EOR sALE-A BEAUTIFUL NEW HOUSE ON R,
y near 18TH; 10 rooms; very large; will be sold
cheap to an immediate purchaser.
n3-3t B. II. WARNER CO., 916 r st.
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FOR RENT-HOUSES.

1904 IS" ST. NV
sery desirable three-stOry brick nire-room resi-
VITA every convenience and fine side lot Price
80 fsr month THOS. j. USHER 4 Co,
HS-Ot 1894 stn.w
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EoRRENT-UNFURNIsHEI

Il 1214 Fst-n.w.,223 $50
Mass aye.n.w.,15 Or. loo. %
1ll6 VT. ave w..15r. $50
! Az Mass. ave, lar. $50
y. II. ave. NV, l4rs. .....-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

Store and d'w'g 1702
Pa av. NV, Tor. .$1,1
Store 1927 ID st. NV. :,
Store 1706 Pa. av. NV. :,
Store aud d'w'g 1000
N. Cap. ST., Or. :.
Store and cellar 2126
14th st.n.w. 49,
Cellar 1541 NJ st. NV.
The above is only a POI
books. For full list call ,
the LIST and 18th. fn2l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

1522-221S 18th ST. Or. AS 12S2-34 II al re- ir25
oe,e.,m. Apply 70 GREEN / cUSNiNSH6xi :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

TOR SALE-A 3-STORY AND BASEMENT PRESS
and all mod mps handsomely papered; cabinet man
teis heated ~ steam SC must be sold within week
Price yI2U0U For particulars apply to JNO. F. WAC
GAMAN, lOO3- D st. n3-3t
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1909 "M- ST NV
Sooo hree.story brick residence with all improve
n-enls' me location. Price $50 PER month
80. IHOS- j. FISHER CO.,
hD-Ot 1fD4 + a "
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OLs AhA<@N Il AIOc kDL<k
I'D floor Sc. cor. 18th
and T. SITS. NV. g,
1919 Corcoran ST., 11r. :
21O5 Pa ave. NV, lar. :
49, Q ST. NV, 7r.
1146 NY. ave. NV, TT,
31l2 . st. NV, l4r.....,
2121 X st. NV, IT,,
S35 22d st. NV, Or. 49,
907 7 st. NV, Sr. .......,
3 + st. n.w.,9r..........
Cd floor TBS 9TH st. NV,
945 Q st. s.w., Sr..
40 II st. NV, 5r.......:
217 11th st. s.w., -.
426 Il st. NV, tn.
80 Defrees at. n. v. ST.
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,CokHHlEIk 81 PROPERTY.
!, dowers, and fountain;
solid walnut trimmed;
; cor. half Of lot vacant,
houses. This property
permanent homo or In
q Mas. and Vermont
Iowa CircIea Apply to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-05

q Of the property on my
THOS. Z, WAGGAMAN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-08
THE PUBLIC FINANCES.

Moathly Statement of the Condition OF
Finances-The Reduction In the Debt,
Receipts, Expenditures. Etc.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2-The reduction in
the public debt during October amounted
to 81 ,5s5 6l9, and for the first four months
of the fiscal year, SIS 204, 600. The net
cash in the treasury yesterday was $74,-
491 1863, against 500, Al, S45 on October l.
The gold-fund balance in the treas ury
has decreased about IS, 100000 during the
past month, and yesterday amounted to
$191, 074 ,575; and the silver-fund balance,
exclusive of Sc. 900, 900 trade dollar bull
ion, is so4, sec, 259 or $10,00O.000 less than
a month ago. National Bank repositories
hold $54, 49, 279, or about 1900, 900 less
than on October l.
Government receipts during October
We're S31. $50, 800, against 1871. 500. 172 in Oc-
tober, 1887. Gus toms receipts during the
past month were SIT. 49,, 261, or nearly one
million less than in October q year ago;
internal revenue receipts were Sill, 50o, 900,
or about million more than in October.
1887; while the receipts from miscellane-
Gus sources were s., $685. 900, or one hum
dred thousand less than in October year
ago. Receipts from all sources for the
first four months of the present ifs cal year
reach $129. 500. 900. against 1874, 131 500 for
the first four months of the preceding fis-
cal year. and as receipts in July, August,
September aud October are usually lite
tie heavier than in any four months of q
year, point to revenue OF about $373,-
909, 900 for the year.
Expenditures for the first four m onths Of
the current fiscal year amount to $780,
$1,000, against 500, 500,0)O for the first
four months of the preceding fiscal year.
During October, the past mouth, the de.
partment has purchased $2S $50, 900 bond
SIS 800. 900 AXIS. and So, 76O. 900 As, at
premium Of 81, 51S ,457.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-08
THE liAYTIEN TROUBLE.

The United atsfes Cruiser Boston Inter-
cepted It KIagstOn, JamakuA, and Or
sleresl TO Pr0ceel TO Hxytl to Look Aftox
Americas Intarests.
WAsHIxcros, Nov. 2--The Navy Do
partment is doing all it can to hasten the
arrival In Haytien waters Of sufhcIent
force to protect ths interests OF Amor
leans there. Commander Harmony.
Acting Secretary Of ths Navy. was
seen by your correspondent last
night He said the K3arsarge
will be ready to sail In three or four
days. Ia the meantime, the department.
has been trying to communicate by tele-
graph with tho Boston, which recently
sailed from Nav York and which is now
at Graytown or som swhere of the coast
OF Nicaragua. 1t is impossible to
reach her by telegraph direct
because there Is no line to the city where
she is thought to be living. But ms truc-
tions will be immediately telegraphed to
the United States representative at the
nearest point, and he will forward them
by the most expeditions way to tho ship.
1.-THE Boston" said the Commodore,
twill go to Hayti. The Kearsarge will
go, too. It is simply a question which
will get there first. but one vessel will be
equal to all needs of the occasion. What
ever American vessels have been seized
will be promptly taksn back. The Hay
ten Government has done very stupid
thing in establishing blockade without
giving any notice OF 1t.
Information having been received at
the Navy Department this morning to the
effect that the steel cruiser Boston had
arrived at Kingston last night Acting
Secretary Harmony decided to revoke the
orders sending the Kearsargs, now lying
in dock at Portsmouth. N. H., to protect
American interests in Hayti and to
orders the Boston there in her
stead. Accordingly, orders were
sent to her commander to pro-
coed to, Port-au-Prince without delay
and to do all in his power to preserve the
safety Of American residents there in
case of trouble arising out of the Gov
ernment's recent action in Selling the
steamer Haytien Republic. The run
from Kingston to Port-au Prince will
take about twelve hours, whereas 1t would
be at least month before the Kearsarge
could reach the latter port
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-08

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2.-The Solicitor OF
the Treasury, in his annual report to the
Attorney General, gives a detailed state .
ment of the amount, character aud re-
suits of the litigation under his direction
during the fiscal year ended June 30,
1888. It shows that the number Of suits
commenced was A. 30), Of which sixteen
were against defaulting public officials
Except post Office officials) for the recov-
cry of $53 957; 34 were post-of1ce. for
the recovery of $751; 255; twenty three
were suits on custom-hcu bonds
for the recovery OF $13, 1903; 16I
were suits for the recovery OF
of fines, forfeitures and penalties. under
customs laws, aggregatiag 1858; LOSS
were suits against collectors OF customs,
ETC., for refund OF duties. etc, and 2, I'll
were other suits in which the United
States is a party for the recovery OF s., 619,-
991, mnKing a total sued for OF So. TO, S63.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-08
Report of the solicitor of the Treasury

Report of the solicitor of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury has instructed the collector
of customs at New York that on the ex-
portatlon OF box shocks, manufactured
wholly of imported wood, aud of the
same dimensions as shocks entering into
the manufacture of boxes used in ex.
porting petroleum in tin cans, q draw
back will be allowed equal in amount to
the duty paid on wood used in the manu- :
facture of the exported shocks, less the
legal retention Of ten per cent
The Secretary decides, in an appeal from
New York importer, on an assessment
of forty per cent. ad valorem on sman-
ufactures of fax" in which it is claimed
that it should be dutiable at thirty five
per centum, that the merchandise in
question, commonly known as .scrims, !"
is coarsely woven fabric composed Of
fax in its natural color and fibre, ex-
ceeding sixty inches in width, and there :
fore properly appraised and assessed at
forty per cent ad valoren.