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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
THE COUNTRY's COIN SUPPLY.
ANNUAL REPORT OF DR. KISrBALL, DIRECTOR OF
THE MINT


Washington. Dec. 2.-Dr. James p Kimhal. the
Director Of the Mint has submitted 70 the Secretary
OF the Treasury his annual report The value Of the
deposits Of gold was $50 904.45G. including - '050
of redeposlts. The deposits and purchases of silver
were IS 911 .5O7 standard ounces. Of the value az
coming rate OF Sal, 500, SAC This included re-
deposits Of the value Of S401 .s31 or the gold do
posted. S32.4OG3QG classified as OF domestic
production against s3a 073.O27 in the preceding year
These figures tend to a reduction Of 100000 in the
production of gold in the United States. The foreign
god bullion deposited aggregated S21741o42, foreign
gold coin S14 800. $751; total OF s3G3370@7, against
500 467 $40 in the year preceding. Old material was
deposited in the form of jewery bars plate. etc.
containing gold Of the value Of S29ss.750. OF the
silver bullion deposited and purchased 80. 303e4s
co. 135 1859 standard was classified as OF
domestic production. II .G6-3S4 as foreign silver
bullion ard ss7 $50 as foreign silver COIN
The total coinage was iO0O30547 pieces Of tho
value Of 500. 1929 Of which T&-.36417O was gold
71S6 silver dollars, 81 Az 12@ subsidiary silver
coins and Al. $40 were minor coins.
The minor coinage Of the Mint at Philadelphia
the largest in the history Of the Mint service. being
occasioned by the demand for 5-cent nlckes ana
I-cent bronze pieces.
Gold bars were exchanged for full weight United
states gold coin, q authorized by The act OF May
30 l-e2 Of the value OF So s4O9-G. against 81
GOt O5g I'm the preceding indicating an increased
demand for gold bars for export. Cold and silver
bsr. were manufactured 10 the value Of $593i3 O1J
and l ,J97 medals were manufactured
The total imports OF gold coin aud bullion during
the year were s43. 034,317 and the total exports
ais 37G234 or All excess Of imports OF f-J.J5'O-i
Tbere was net loss Of - 236.1ss by export OF silver
The production OF gold and silver IN the United states
for the calendar year 1887 l. estimated 10 have been
s33 600 OOO gold and $685. 900 silver. The pro.
ducfion Of gold ghout the world has remained
nearly constant while the production OF silver has
Increased I'm the last four years about $1,000 900;
The stock OF gold and silver coin In the United
states on July l. 1875, is estimated 10 have been
Cold coin 1896 s37 silver dollars, 1888. 1Oe.70o
subsidiary silver coin, 7G4O6,311 At The same
dat there was gold bullion awaiting coinage ~ the
r,'nts Of the value Of $40 4c9ol6; silver bullion.
=: oJO3ss melted trade dollar. s6.5f1,,14 mailing
a total METALLIC stock Of $i.O92 1-Ot~'. Of This
fLcre we. In Tie Treasury 81 the nitcd states
s5o4 .33I19 IN National banks Sloj.435.f'2, and IN
other lans and IA general circulation @>"-tol III.
SHIPMENTS or MARQUETTE IRON ORE
Negaunee, Mich, Dec. tspeciaD.-The last ship
roent OF iron ore from the mines OF the. Marquette
range for the season made yesterday. The lake
sbiumepts exceed 625 900 tons. More ore Will be
hauled by railroads western furnaces this winter
than ever before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
4 CITY OR A PART OF A CITY.

A petition IS circulating in Mount Vernon ana mas
received many signatures I'm favor Of annexation 10
New-York City. The boundaries Of the city are no"
within a mile Of Noun Vernon and tn; committee
appointed By the Citizens Association year ago.
although opposed to immediate steps toward chahee
in the corporate life OF the town. forcsav that within
,vo vears a charge would be necessary, either to
become a city itself or 10 be annexed 10 New-Nork
Those who arc in favor Of city charter agree tnal
the centre of government, If annexed VIII Dc thirteen
miles from the town; that Republican town VIII
probablv have Democratic Alderman and a Demo
cratic Assomblyman: Mount Vernon would have 70
assume It's proportion Of NETWORKS S132OooooV
debt that taxes would he higher, and that improve
N ents could not be executed any iaS'er than those
I'm the already annexed districts have been made,
Those in favor Of annexation argue that annexation
void give a much better supply OF water pom IN
nuantlty and quality and at onetenth Of the present
cost: would give a perfect sewerage system, an I'm
proved public school system, free hrs
lower taxes. and would do away Win INC picse"'
expense OF town officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
UNCONSCIOUS FOR MORE THAN A MONTH

singular case Is engaging the attention OF inc
medical staff OF the Jersey City Hospital On Octo-
Der 30 Mrs Thomas silk, Of No. 100 Bay-st' was
taken to the hospital, suffering from the combined
effects of rum and brutal beating at the hahds OF
her husband She was unconscious then, ana mas
remained in a state of coma since without hav-
irg had any lucid interval Al times she murmurs as
II in troubled dream and occasionally She opens her
eyes but she has not spoken or given any indication
Of Consciousness The only nourishmcnt she taxes IS
,1ul, and sometimes She goes three days with
niit any nourisbment Or. McF arland, the resident
surgeon says that the only occasion when snc mani
go any Scns of Nfc IS when she becomes dellriou
A. ali other times She appears to be at the point or
death Dr Mcfarland thinks that she cannot In
cover but If she should come out OF the coma 'e b
NOT bavr possession Of her senses. SILK IS III the
County Lall awaiting the result
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2ls59O
CFNSrS OF INDIANS.

1t was provided by the act Of July 4, 1854 thar
thereafter each Indian agent be required In his an
nua report to submit OF the Indians OF ms
agency or upon the reservation under his charge
but no appropriation made to meet the expenses
necessarily Incident to complete census moro par
ticularly of the larger tribes and II could not 1ui re-
suit, IL has resulted, that such census should is
except among the smaller and more civilized u1bes
and bands, to be complete actual numbering Oh me
Indians. The reports do not, therefore, taken a.
whole, furnish such reliable statistics "a determine
ishes The totals so reported during the past decade
sufficiently proye this Take the figures:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
ALONG THE SOUND.

BRIDCEPORT-The Lodge Of ElkS VIII be honofed
on the opening night of the proposed krmess, on sat
ur,iay, By the presence OF Govcrnor-eect Morgan o.
washington and other noted Eiks. who Will make adj
dresses.
NORWAIK.-st. Psu's parish has accepted me res
ignaton Of the Rev. Howard ; Clapp. and called me
lev Charles NJ. se.lick, former rector
Mss Jane Richards, az seventy ill COW" s'ss
ON Friday evening al her home. No. Napes-st ana
was fatally injured. she was partially bind
SOUTH NORWAIK .-Ex Mayor Richard H. Golhn
and MISS Josephine A. NcwcCmb will be married At
Trinity Church on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
WESTrUESTER COUNTY.

MOUNT VELNOS.-The Last Chester supervlsorshlD
arrears 10 be SIN in muddle. BY request % Mg.
Hickey a meeting OF the Town Boari of Auditors was
held on saturday al which he further requested thai
they wouLl examine and audit nls accounts. This
th.v vreo di-ltsed l., dD, bm. examining TIE
laws relating 10 the subject, they fonnd ihat they
the TUESDAY Immediately preceding Tie Gown meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
LONG ISLAND.

LONG ISLAND CITY.-The December term Of tho
Queens County Court and Court OF sessions. Judge
Csrretson presiding, will begin this morning
RIYERIIEAD-An important session OF The sdhoiA
County Court VIII begin This mOrnlIg Among IN,
cases that will be tried Is that OF joan sOWc.s Ot
sag Harbor, charged with the killing OF john CvseioNn
with a beer bottle, Tho commission appointed 20 ia
qure into the sanity of Henry -oper. who Killed slA
year old Frank Williams, near Bsyshoe, VIII Dc called
M 10 ma i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
HEyNER =
x No0RE@
Al. A3. c - WAIST

ton service in Al saints Church, Orange Valley last
evening. There were iwcnty-siN candidates. The
musical service By the vested choir Of thirty voices
was elaborate The Rev. william Richmond conducted
the service asssted by the Rev J. W Elliott.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
GENERAL HlRRISON PRESIDED
UNITED CHARITIES OF INDIANAPOLIS.
OPENING THE ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES WITH
A SHORT SPEECH-THE MEETING
CROWDED ONE.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE1

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2.-The most notable thing mar
the Presdentelect did to-day was to lend his name
and presence gathering Tn the interest OF Charity
The ffy-thlrd annual meeting Of the United Charitable
ORGANIZATIONS of Indianapolis held In Engish's
Opera House, and the presiding officer for the occasion
was the Presdcnt-elect, who has always been promi-
nent IN the work. There were as many people pres
ent as could be crowded within the walls of the
building General Harrison opened the program le Of
speeches and music with a brief address, as 70 'ws:
| congratulate the indianapolis Benevolent society
those later but not less precious charities when
have gathered now circle about u upon me mani
fest interest IN the cOnInunty Whcl thls great
meeting atests. recall many meetings OF the ScheNo
lent Society in contrast with this. IL was formerly
the habit to hold these anniI clsary meetings In Inc
evenin- Of THANKSGIVING LAY. Many OF them IN
the earlier years OF my recollection were but spaSey
attended. Perhaps this was the re'unt Oh
the lcthargy Of overlooking on Thanks
giving Day, for Notwithstanding The sparse
attendance which sometimes rewarded the invitations
OF the society 10 its anniversary, there has al" avs
been, believe widespread and deep interest IN 'o
work Of this bencvOi III organization. Fefhals' III
larger number Of those Who arr artivey nlcre yea III
benevolent work has been gathered together we may
account for the wider Interest whlch Is now sid III .Ie
community. | ccngratuiat- the CITY OF lndianaP rs
upon this magnificent demonstration OF the fact mat
rs people ar absOl bed simply IN trade thai Their
hearts not given wholly TO things that pertain 10
selnsbness hut that libcrallty and bcncvolencc, a
friendly disposition 10 help the unfortunate, Is as
Characteristic Of city IL enterprise IN the lines
| cannot refrain from saying that was greatly
pleased notice. within the last few days that inc
Governor Of one Of our Western states and the man
ager Of a reform school when was lhe,G r'!u-
formed had como 10 Indiana 10 ind the model OF mo
institution. which they were about 10 starr upon ~
work of usefulness am sure there j. IN TINS mater
of cOngratuatiOn and shall be glad when II shah
be true Of every benevolent institution in our state
At a late hour tonight General Longstrcet the
Southern Republican, arrived in the city He comes
to talk about the so-callcd southern question ami
In A. IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
WHEREAS :

For some time past, by our good WILL
A hybrid banner. neither National nor s'aur'
with Clevelands portrait, but with name Oh hi
A broken slate of sundry candidates,
Has breasted wind snow and rain, ami even fa'e'
Until our townsuen much have said of late,
To the effective simply quote
GThat thing was iddled by the peoples VOTE
AND WHEREAS:
The gooH folk Of our town
Say, Banquo-ke, It VIII not down.
But by its dismal Tapping flight
Confounds their eyes, shuts out electric hcnt'
And this although the late unpleasantness
Entities this strange banner to a rest;
THEREFORE. RESOLVED:
That n be now removed.
And consigned to innocuous desuende
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
DYSPEPSIA
INDIGESTION

shows that a few are still without These few VIII
undoubtedly supply themselves Ak your nearest
druggist for them. and II has In stock let him
obtain them for you which he do ~ any wholesale
house in without delay. In the meantime we
wish TO remind you that viii mall them free 10 any
point in the United receipt Of price, IS cents
per box.
THE ALLSTON CO.. 81 Hghst Boston. Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
BAyNER "DOwNED, BY POETRY.

The Mount Vernon Democrats. early in the campaign
put Up hybrid combination banner Of such diminn'iVc
size as suggested that It might have been soaked In
solution Of alum water 1t was suspended In 'front.'
OF lquor store at Fourth ave and Firstst ana even
after their defeat the Democrats kept the PORTRAITS
NJ Cleveland and Thurman with the names of David H.
Ull and Edward L. Jones underneath each, as coL-
selling antidote But as the banner shut out the
electric light from the avenue several petitions were
sent TO the town trustees have 1t removed trustee
Bigelow presented following resolution at the Fri
day night meeting:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
AS nrsY AS lie Ar CABIYEr. M4KING

The Fifth Avenue Hotel was the meeting place Oh
a number Of State and National politicians yesterday
busllv engaged I'm discussing the formation Of the new
Cabinet and kindred questions relating 20 the coming
Administration. Among those who hal passed through
during the preceding twentyfoUr hours on their way
to the opening OF the Congressional session. larry
ONLY long enough drop some rich morsel OF IN
formation or gossip be carefully considered by their
friends after fhcr departure. were senator's foar Oh
Nassachusetts and Cuom Of Illinois. and congress
men NlUken Of Maine French. OF Connecticut, ana
West and sherman. OF NewYOrh senators Arnom
Erwin and Vedder. Assemblvman Gibbs, eX-Congress
man Adams ard o,hcr wc.IknOwn representatives 81
the popuar WILL present and past. quietly cenva,sed
the PROSPECTS, OF New-YOgk Statcs recognition In Cen
eral HarrisOns family Of counsellogs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-03
LANDS ACTUALLY RESTORED TO THE PUBLIC


lands IN granted railroad limits restored 1900.
Torfeitures OF railroad grants under acts o. Con
Railroad indemnity lands restored ---..--------
Private land withdrawn lands restored
Entries under pre-cmpuon. Homestead timber
culture desert mineral. and timber lard Laws
cancelled IN regular course 81 examination arc
proceedings in General land ONCE for aban
dOnment illeeality and other causes --...------
Invalid STATE selections (interual Improvement
and SWAMP .-...... ........-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-18
Alexandra Affair.

Reported for The EVENING STAR.
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN FRANKs.-The funeral OF
noon from the residence OF his son-in-law, Mr..
Alexander Lyles Rev. l. NJ. Mercer, Of the Bap-
list Church, Onictated, and detail OF police, a
large number OF members OF the Washington
Street Baptist church, and other friends attended.
Capt Franks spent the early portion OF his life as
waterman on the Potomac In command OF q
schooner: He has been q policeman many years.
COUNTY CoURT.-The January term OF the Alex
andria courts will be opened here next Monday by
Judge Chichester. This court will not hold its
quarterly term until February, and the term next
week will, IL is thought, be brief one The
habeas corpus case OF b. +. Taylor OF Danvflle,
he'd In jail here on account or nOn-payment Of
fne, Will come up the first day OF the term. Tay-
tice DrummOnd for creating tumuit and drawing
pistol on an Alexandria and Washington Railroad
train.
NOTES.-The Knights OF Honor here are prepar-
organization, winch will hold its meeting here in
March next.--An appeal 70 the Court OF Appeals
In the Sharp-Shln alley case Is proposed by Mr..
Flening.--Otver Laid, charged with stealing
appointed an active member Of the chain-gang:
The house of delegates mas already passed. and
the senate will pass this week, the resolution OF
Delegate COrbet, asking Congress TO establish an
ture Of sugar from sorghum-F. E. Corbett has
been chosen president OF Mt. vernon Building As
ISOLATION No. z. and John Perry president OF old
Dominion But ding AssOciatlOn.--The sale OF real
estate delinquent Tor the state taxes of 1874 has
been postponed from January court until February
court and that for arrears OF 1885 to March court
The late Michael Smith was the treasurer OF the
Catholic Beneficial Society and OF st. Vincent dc
Paul Conference. ThOs. LGnnoD has been chosen
TO succeed him by the former society, and II. j.
hewitt by the latter.
At jackson, Mss, yesterday, Z. C. Walthall was
elected United States Senator to succeed himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-18
ANALYZING THE BAKING POWDERS.
Royal the Only Absolutely Pure Baking Powder Made
Action of the New York State Board Of Health.


STATE
The official number the powders examined found
objectionable IL
Is
thei entre weight
including
consequently
and absolutely
processes
cream
il powder
powders
package purchased open
a
an
@. Pr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-18
Condensed Locals.

The net proceeds OF the st. Augustine church
fair which closed the latter part Of December was
SOs7l4.
J. X Dunn, a carpenter In the navy-yard, fell
from the roof OF the anchor shop, distance Of 20
fee yesterday afternoon, and was severely bruised
about the nip ard body.
committee composed Of Messrs. Faunce Urell
Richardson, and Lewis have charge OF the arrange
ments for the banquet 10 be given by the members
Of the q. A. K 10 COMMANDMENTS Chief Rea Thurs
day evening.
The inspections of Company C. list battalion
". l. l. c., and company Ii, 4th battalion
Marion Rifles. were held last night and both Or
ganizatiOns acquitted themselves well
The Nimrod EHcampment No. /, Ancient order
Knights Of Jerusalem, was Incorporated yesterday
BY Thomas Gross and John b. Johnson, for beDev-
olenee, charity, mutual improvement and protec-
ton
The provisional committee composed, n is
stated, OF Knights OF Labor who no longer con-
nected with the order In this city, have issued a
statement charging that the recent election OF
master workman Of District Assembly No. 66 was
Illegal and that the assembly Is practically with
The WEEKLY STARS Pocket Alias OF the worla
Is offered free 10 every new subscriber for one year
10 the WEEkLY STAR. IL Is a handsomely printed
book OF lsl pages. profusely illustrated with more
than loo cOiored maps and diagrams, and contains
awealth OF general Information see advertise
ment In another column
The Will OF Ellen j. GriswOld has been filed. She
leaves 10 Jno ltdout, In trust for Belle +. valen-
tine. loo: for Ellen - Hunter $1,000, and TO
Adelia : Thumbs the remainder OF the estate.
j. n. Peake sends g. 70 the STAR for the Night
Lodging House.
The operetta OF Penelope viii he given at Carroll
Institute this evening.
MAI William q. Moore, who has been feeling un-
weal Tor several days. Is expected u DE out when
the weather II NOR favorable
Tweniy-One Insane soldiers from the Dayton,
Ohio Home, arrived at the BaltiuAre and Potomac
depot this morning and were sent 10 ST. Eliza
beIh-.
y letter has been received by the Police DEPART
nent from Reuben X. Lyon, an attorney or Bath,
y. -. requesting some Information concerning
MrS Leathy IlnAney, CJlOTci woman, who has
laDen heir 10 certain property In Bath The OIL
GERS nave been unable 10 and any such person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-18
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

LoR RENT-FoR THE YEAR 1sss-A VERY
Il pleasant new and comfortable COTTAGE of fiye
rooms, etc stables, garden, pasture. snd orchard
r. r. twenty minutes ride from the city: goo
tion. with comfortable dwelling, barn. stone spring
rent required M A MELOI.
D1-lm Attorney -at-Law, Az La. ave.
IrARM AND GENTLEMAN'S COUNTRY SEAT FOR
II sale, al q bargain IL taken immediately residence
newly fitted up aud furnished stable, barns, ice
house. &c; in good repair $40 acres situation
fectly healthy salt water with beautiful COM
manning view, aud only one hour Dy rail TO
Washington Price $4,000. Address A.: Star
Office. tal41w'
IroR sALE-I9 SPLENDID FARMS In MONT
Il gomery Co, Md. near Net, Branch R.R; 4 choice
Loudoun Co., Va. railroad beautiful home
4 LUCkETT, 9S5 St NV. ja14-0t-
EOR SALE-7z acres. D miles from Washington
II Prince George Co.. Md, 1000. 40 acres nj Ard
wick station, Prince GeorSe Co, Nd. on railroad 3
miles out ESQ per acre $50 acres IN sight of station,
adjoining above &:s6 per =, Oo-acre improved
farm, house IL rooms, fine orchard &c. miles from
city, $500: 1Q2 acres with small house, 81 miles
out, 81. $50: $50 prime timber land SIottsyi-
vanii, Co. Va els PER acre. 25Oscre improved farm,
same county. $4,000; 81 acrts miles from the city,
in the District of Columbia $500 per acre; Will
change any Of the above for city property.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL.
2-10t 934 St. Room e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-18

OuR SrocK TAXING
will begin soon Annihilstion Of Values in Every De-
partment.
MEMS OvERCoATs. SUITS. PANTALoONs AND
FURNISHINGS
YOUTHS BOYS AND CHILDRENs CLOTHING.
Chnchilla Overcoats from $40 up.
Satin-Lined Overcoats, from Sl35 Oup.
Prince Albert Suits, from SEQ up.
Four Button Cutsway Suits. from Sl2 up.
Business Sack Suits. from IS up.
Children's Ovcrcoats, from s2.5Oup.
Children's Suits, from $2.5Oup.
Psntaloons. from o.. so up
Other Goods not mentioned will be sold at rsduc-
tion no matter what the former price
NOAH WALKER l. CO,
ta12 625 Pennsylvania ave.
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Ansusemsenss TO.night

Ansusements Tonight.
AIsArGas-Maggie Mitchell In .Fanchon."
NATIoSAL-Hermann-
kEENAS's-Soldene Buriesque Troupe.
HARRIs'.-Mattie vickerS
woSDERLASD.--Drama and CuriositieA
MANASSAS PANoRAMA-Day ana evening.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

WE HAVE SEVERAL VERY VALUABLE
w large Properties for sale, situated Massachu-
sets extended and the fashionable Tenleytown
road Also, number of beautiful Building Sites some
choice Lots. aud several splendid Suburban Farms.
L. B. GOLDSBOROUGH h CO,
a6-f.m,w.jm l405 St
LCoR SALEM EAST ROCKVILLE. MD, 81
beautiful sites for homes: II trains daily. MiLTON
LUCKETr, $50 F ST. NV. jal4-6ts
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A ED PEOPLE

AGED PEOPLE
Whose blood has become thin impure especially
liable to attacks of rheumatism that weakness
called general debility" The pains and aches Of the
the former relieved by Hoods Sarsaparlla which
puries and valizes the blood, while it also tones
and builds the whole system. Try Hoods Sarsapa
rlla and realize the peculiar benefit which it gi<es
MY wife and myself were both generally run down.
Hoods Sarsapsrlls brought out of that tired feel
ing, and made feel like young people again" RICH
ARD HAWKHURST. Amityville. Long Island. N. Y.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s5 Prepared onlS
by G. l. HOOD CO., Apothecsries. Lowell Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR