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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
A FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED ON THE O

Amsterdam, n. Y, June 21.-An extra freight
train on the New-York Central Railroad, drawn by
Engine No 67e was wrecked here to-day. The ac-
cldent was caused by the breaking OF the rbrake
connections. Six empty cattle cars were demolished.
All the tracks were blocked for two hours. The
loss Is $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
MIR DILLON SENT 70 THE INFIRMARY.

Dublin June 21.-John Dillon, who was yesterday
taken to the Dundak Jail to serve sentence Of six
months Imprisonment for violation of the Crimes
Act has been sent to the nfrmary connected with
the jail. . , -
mons this evening heard with grief and Indignation
of the treatment of Mr. Dillon, and authorized Mr..
Parnc to draw the attention Of Parliament to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
GREAT BRrrAN's IRON AND STEEL EXPORTS

GREAT BRITALNS IRON AND STEEL EAPORTS.
Philadelphia June 2I.-The bulletin OF the Ameri-
can Iron and Steel Association, issued to-day, says
the exports Of iron and steel from Great Britain to
the United States In May last amounted to 02'9s5
gross TONS against $1,000 tons In April The total
exports OF iron and steel nom Great Britain 10 all
countries I'm the first five months OF 1888 amounted TO
1881 G23 gross tons, against 1,60s,135 tons In tho
first five months Of 1887 and 1,255,l31 tons In the
same period OF 1886.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
c.xAnrAN IUMBER IN DEMAND

ottawa, juno 81 Gpeciai).-The demand from Now
vorr and Boston for Canadian lumber increased so
r,ca,v tho past four weeks that double gangs have
Ind 10 bo put on at al the mills OF chaudiere These
mills arc owned almost exclusively By Americans and
src now working night and day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
KING JOHNS SON DIES SUDDENLY.

Yo,don June 2I-Advices from Massowah state
.,t Rasadca son of King John Of Abyssinia, Is dead
7, g suspected that he was poisoned King John has
ssummonsd Ras saloula TO explain Rasadeas death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
SEEKING TO AVERT A TOURIST RATE WAR.

Chicago June 21.-Chairman Abbott, of the Western
States Passenger Association has called for
meeting of representatives Of the St. Louis, Chicago
and ST. Paul lines, with view TO adjusting, II poss
ble the differences at presen: existing in regard to
summer tourist rates. The trouble grows out of the
action of the Wabash in cutting the rate from ST.
LOIIs u 81. Paul via Chicago, from S24 TO $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
RUMoRs ABOUT DRESSED BEEF RATES.

Chicago, June 21-Apparently well-foundcd rumors
In circulation in Chicago railroad circles point to
hostile outbreak in dressed beef rates. rupture was
imminent last week. when the Pennsylvania insisted
meeting Of the trunk line presidents to consider
Its demand for dferenal rate like that enjoyed by
the Grand TrunB and appropriated without leave by
the Lackawanna- AS result Of the conference, the
dressed beef tariff cancelled, and al the roads
left free TO meet the cut Of the Lackawanna
The selection of VlcePresdent Hayden, Of the New
York Central to take Mr.. Finks place while the latter
is abroad is regarded significant Mr.. Hayden has
advocated making reductions secure fair dstrlbu
ton Of tho tonnage. The theory that cutting OF
rates is soon 10 be begun seems plausible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
BONDING A PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

Pittsburg, Penn, June 21.-First mortgage bonds
recorded to-day at Erie, Penn against the Pitts
burgh, shenango, and Lake Erie Railroad, for 81 500
600, from the Central Trust Company, of NewYork
The bonds to fifty years at five pcr cent, and
the proceeds to be used for the extension of the
system north of Pttsburg to compete with tho Penn
sylvania Company's lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
MoNTIcELLo.s RAILWAY FACILITIES CUT OFF.

NUN IINf]I1IIO hAII1W III f<iOILIIIf@o OUI OrT'
Port Jervs, n. Y, June 21.-The Erie Railway has
today shat the Monticello Railway out from all
terminal facilities here. Passengers for Monticello
carried by that from the Erie station to the
Monticello train by carriage, FREQ with their baggage
The Erie is said to be attempting to compel the Mont
cello road to abandon the building OF its connecting
link with the Ontario and Western road, which Will
give Port Jervis competing line to NcwYork and
the West The people OF Port Jervls are In favor OF
the connecting line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
uns nor,,,1cAIrIr GETS A DIVORCE.

Iondon. June 2I.-Mrs. B0ucicanlt, wife OF tho
we'll known playwright and actor, Dion Boucieault,
has obtained a divorce from him. Mrs. soucicault
M Also awarded costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
MIR. coRB1y AND THE READING DIRECTORS.

Philadelphia, June 81 (spcclaD. President Corbn
at the Reading Railroad Office today and began
business at The Board was In session for over
an hour. The only absentee George L. Bacr,
Of Reading. Mr. Corbn explained at some length
the negotiations attending the placing of the new
fous in Europe, and convinced the directors that he
had made the best possible terms. After some dis
oussion 1t decided that the first, second and third
preference fves and the other securities should be
issued under the plan after July l. The bonds VIII
probably be issued duIing a period extending from
that date to about the middle of August The new
certificates Of stock viii be issued next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
PIpMRRS MEETING.

A SUCCESSFUL FARMERS MEETING.
BaIlston Spa, N. Y, June 21.-A Farmers lnsfl'
ute held here under tho auspices of the State Agr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
TRUSTS CONDEMNED.

We declare our opposition to all combinations of
capital organized in trusts or otherwise, to control
arbitrarily the condition Of trade among our cti-
zens; and we recommend to Congress and the
State Legislatures in their respective Jurisdictions,
such legislation as will prevent the execution OF
ali schemes to opprcss the people by undue charges
their supplies, by unjust rates for the trans
po !ation Of their products to market we APP
prove the legislation by Congress to prevent alike
unjust burdens and unfair determinations between
the States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22
FOREIGN CONTRACT LABOR.

We declare our hostility to the introduction into
this country of foreign contract labor and OF CHI
nese labor, alien to our civilizations and our Con-
stitution, and we demand the rgid enforcement OF
the existing laws against it, and favor such imme-
diate legislation as will exclude such labor from
our shores
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22

TO REDUCE INTERNAL REVENUE AND PROHIBIT
FoREIGN CONTRACT LABoR-TRUsTs CON-
DEMNED-THE WRONGS OF SOUTH DA.
KOTA-TAvoRING BOTH GOLD AND
SILVER RMONEY-DENoUNCING
THE ADMINISTRATION
AND THE FISHERIES
TREATY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-22

GENERAL j. r HAwLEY, JUDGE WALTER q.
GRESHAM AND GENERAL BENJAMIN HAPS
RISON NAMED AT THE MORNING SESSION
OF THE CHICAGO CoNvENTION-THE PLAT.
FORM CORDIALLY RECEIVED
National Republican., 1888-01-19
THE COURT RECORD.

United States Supreme Court.-The proceed
ings of the United States Supreme Court yester-
day wera as follows:
william C. Calkins, of Galesburg Ill Il. IL,
Battle, of Raleigh, n. c., and S. ?. wolyerton,
of Supburg, Pa, were admitted to practice.
At the opening of the court the Hon. Lucius
q. &. Lamar appeared and qualified as an as.
S0clate justice OF this court and took his seat.
No, lO5l. The British steamship Suffolk CT
al, appellants, VS., Mayer Goldsmith. Appeal
from the circuit court of the United States for
the district Of Maryland. Dismissed with
No. 70, WIN. ii. Tompkins, appellant, VS.. the
Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Com
pany ct al; No. Il. VIM. s, Williams, appellant,
VS.. the Little Rock, Mississippi River and
Tt xas railway ct al. Argument continued by
Mr.. C. w. Huntington and Mr.. John f. Dillon
for the appellees, and continued by Mr.. John
Mcclure for appellants
Adjourned until to day.
Circuit Court-Justice CoS.-Wilson VS.. Nc.
Michael ct al. judgment for plaintif for 800.
Moore vs.. Mccullough; death OF plaintifi sug-
gested Beiber " Bensnger VS.. District OF CO.
lumbia; certified to the general term. In re
will of Gihon; motion for new trial overruled.
SHOEMAKER VS.. Evans, administrator order
for commission to take testimony. second Ma.
tional Bank VS.. Pomeroy ct al; motion to Sc,
aside Judgment overruled; appeal. Bliss VS.
Colson; motion for new trial denied.
Equity Court-Justice Merrlck. VS.
Dexter ct al; pro contesso against certain de-
PENDANTS. Porter VS.. Porter; time to take com
plainants testimony limited to thirty days
Pearson VS.. Bastable; time to take defendant
testimony limited to FIVE days. Walsh vs.
Mockabee; testimony ordered taken before Mr.
Herbert Smith. Enmert vs.. Gieseking; testi-
mony ordered taken before Examiner NJ. j
Colbert. Kellogg vs.. Cook; reference to All
ditor ordered and injunction granted As
signment-No. z.
Criminal Court-Justice Montgomery.
Berry housebreaking; not guilty. Thomas
Williams, second ofiense petit larceny; guilty
Frederick Allen, larceny; plea OF not guilty
withdrawn and plea of guilty entered. Geo
Weeks, assault to kill Henrietta Smith; guilty
of assault. Assignment for to.day-Henry anC
Margaret Sarteaux, larceny: John Stewart
housebreaking; Michael Meany larceny from
the person.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY,
Minor Occurrences in and Abou, the
City.

Carter Olin, colored oyster shuckcr, has
been pronounced insane by Dr. Bayne.
The mortality lat week was ss-whito, II:
colorcd, IT, Marriages, 10, ami births, 90.
John Evans of this District, has been ap.
pointed by the President notary pablo,
Nimrod Encampment, No. /, Ancient order
knights OF jerusalem, has filed certificate Of
Incorporation.
special onicer Morgan, 1t seems, turned in
the alarm for the fire at Hcutich's stables, and
not Policeman ilarberson.
warrant was issued for John Brosuan yes
tcTday for selling liquor at Second and G streets
northwest without Il license.
The case against Editor Hudson Of the Cu.
NUi, for libel, was yesterday continued I'm the
police court until next Saturday.
The commissioners arc busily engaged in
preparing for the District committee the re-
quire1 information respecting the District
estimates.
The colony of insane patients al ST, Ella.
twentyone insane soldiers from the Dayton,
Ohio, home,
A building permit was yesterday granted to
Wm Davis to erect two twO.StOry brick build.
ingS in alley near Eleventh and W streets north.
west, to cost $500,
MIR. q, w. Knox has been informed by the
commissioners that his bill fOrlhauing, &c. for
the water department Will be included In the
deficiency appropriation bill.
Thomas Williams, known to the police by
many aliases, was convicted in the criminal
court yesterday afternoon for the larceny Of II
SILK dress worth s. from Nicholas Thiel.
The Veteran Volunteer Fremeus AsSocia-
ton have arranged for parade on the pa ot
February, followed by a ball at night at Edel's
Hall. The trelaen will wear their new uui-
forms.
by the will of Ellen !. Griswold, filed with
the register the tcStatriX leaves with John
Ridout, In trust, 5000 for Belle F. Valentine,
$1,000 for Ellen s. Hunter, and the remainder
Of the estate to Adelin s. Thombs.
The National Association of Stationary En-.
gineers, No. 1, of this District, viii give their
second annual ball At Grand Army Hall on
the goth instant. The committee in charge
have arranged an enjoyable programme.
Mrs II. E. MARSH, 2l35 + street, says: Have
used Bogcrts Cough syrup ten years, aud IL
never fails to cure" 2j cents.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
OLD POSTAL NOTES
Got Department Clerk into Crlml-
nal Prosecution.

George c. Dougherty, a $1,000 clerk in
the record division Of the sixth auditors
flee, an account Of whose arrest was pub.
lishtd ip Yesterdays REPUBLICAN,, was
brought before Justice Mills yesterda ay
charged with abstracting vouchers from
the files OF the oil aud also OF altering
postal notes. 1t is alleged that he took
some Of the notes from the files, erased the
date Of payment, changed the date OF issue,
and got them cashcd at local stations. lIe
waived an examination and was committed
to Jail in default of $4,000 bail. lie Is
about 81 years old, and was appointed uu.
der the civil service rules from New York
In July last. subsequently he appeared
before Justice Montgomery, in the crni.
nal court, with his attorney, Mr.. I. NJ.
Fields, who requested a reduction In the
amount Of bail fixed by Commissioner
Mills to $1,000 on the ground that but IS
or $40 was involved. The motion will be
argued during recess to-day, by which
time the district attorney will have investl-
gated the case.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Parlor Furniture.

An entire now line Parlor Suits
upholstered in Silk and Mohair
Plush, Brocattelles and Tapes
tries, ranging In prices from $50
to 5000, marked down from 40
to 40 per cent. Also a large and
elegant line Mantle Cabinets,
Hall Racks, Standing and Hang
ing Cabinets, Pedestrals, Tables,
Easels, Screens, &c., at prices
fully 90 per cent. less than any
other house in the city.
In our Upholstery Department
will be found a complete line of
Turcoman, Chenille, and Velour
Portieres, Nottingham. Appli-
que, Madrass, and Tambour
Curtains, Silk and Mohair
Pushes, Tapestries, Raw and
Spun Silks. Broocalettes. Ram
MUS, Velours, Satteens, Felts,
FrinRes, &c. All marked down
80 1-3 per cent. from regular
prices.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Another Man at Last Ia Rewarded.

David g. MeacOn is the lucky man who held
Second Capital Prize Of $4,000, from the
monthly drawing of The Louisiana State Lot.
terry, Nov. 6th. It was his first venture, and
comes MS God send 10 Mr. MeacoD as he was
depending on his daily labor to support his
family His former residence was in Pitts
burg. The night before he was to ship his
house bold goods 10 this place fire occurred
exemplary mRn,-HIOod lMd.l Free Pres,
Dee. o.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Lodge Meetings Tonight.
The following lodges meet to-nlght at Il
places named:

AAS 'NAAO"AHb AONbSo hi-SN NS7AANAN a. VIZ
places named
Masonc-Lafayctte, No. ~. Masonic Tenn
pie, Mount HOreb Royal Arch Chapter, No. :,
Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
!. .. o. F.-Columban, No. 10. Old Fellows
Han; Oriental, No. 10, Old Fellows Hall;
Friendship, No Il, Pennsylvania ayenuc ana
Twentieth street nortnw st.
knights Of Pythias- Union, No -, Seventh
and Lstiects northwest.
L. q. q. C.-St. Johns No. -, Washington
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue and Third street
southeast
knights of Honor-National, No. Ci3. X. OF
II. Hall. st. Cloud building.
Knights of Golden Eagle-Friendship No. =,
Golden Eagle Hall, 81 Ninth street northwest.
!. o. oi X, M.-Tuscarora, No. 5, Odd Fellows
Hall, Eighth street southeast: Logan, No. S,
Market Hall, Thirtysecond street; Onondaga
No 10, Buuch's Hall.
o. G. F.-A. L. OF H., No. 8, LcDroit Build
ing, room 40.
o. L. a. M.-Iibcrty Council, No. ., Std.
hams Hall 1925 Seventh street.
National Union--Central Council, No. 2l9,
72l Sixth street northwest.
o. U. A, NJ. Ir.-Mount Vernon Council, No.
10, Baum's Hall, Fourth and East Capitol
streets.
10. G. T.--star of Hope. No. IL, Pennsyl.
vania avenue and Nineteenth street northwest:
Monumental, No. %, Elks Hall, 919 Pennsyl.
vania avenue northwest.
]. q. M.-William Louis Schley, No. 4, Odd
Fellows Hall, Georgetown; Friendship, No. Z,
Moore's Hall, 800 Ninth street northwest,
National Republican., 1888-01-19
TRY, Try Again,

After trying many advertised remedies for
catarrh during the past twelve years tried
Ely's Cream Balm and with complete success.
II is over one year since l stopped using 1t,
aud have had no return of the catarrh.
recommend 1t TO all my friends. I,
PALM, Reading, Pa.
was troubled with catarrh in my head to
an annoying extent for three years. Amer
entirely cured.-WM. j. CLINE. Victor, n. Y.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

The clerks OF the Navy Department are in
receipt of circular letter inquirinG whether
or not they have employment outside of the
department If so, by whom and what rate OF
remuneration. The answers may cause sur
prise. 1t is known that clerks In some Of the
departments are type.wrlting, stenography,
writing for daily aud weekly papers, and other
Work TO omploy their leisure time.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Diamonds at Wholesale.

Having large surplus stock of diamond:
we offer this week to sell at cost of importa-
ton. Note few bargains
Solitaire earrings, ~ kt., 500; worth $3.50.
Solitaire ring, l kt., perfect eco; worth SSj.
Cluster ring, 10 diamonds, opal, SIS; win s7j
Solitaire lacepin, 2A kt., perfect slG5, W tn $3.50
Smaller diamonds in rings and studs at $40, SIS
and S25 X. HARRIS & Co.,
i32 7th street, between d and +.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Masonic yeteruns, Association.

The annual dinner of the Masonic Veterans
Association will be give this year at the Ma
tional Hotel, on Monday evening next at 7;3C
O'Clock. The arrangements are in the hands
of the stewards Messrs VIM. S. RoOse and
John u. Thompson, which insures success OF
the M tiers entrusted to their care. The asso-
ciatioi numbers nearly 200 members and in.
cludes retty much all the prominent Masons
of the District
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Death nr IYm. n,NsIlI.

Last Sunday, in the burial Of VIM. o'Nelll,
the grave closed over good man, with noble
spirits and generous heart. Moving in the
ordinary walks OF life, surrounded by con-
genial spirits open handed vii h his means and
goods, 1t was not strange that he should enjoy
siSepSie 10 bis frends oVinr and SevnteS SoH 70
his family, the memory of such man will
long be cherished by those who enjoyed his
bounty and affection.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Marriage Licenseh.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Chas. A. Jackson and Eliza Penney;
Chas. E. sturdivant and Annie Cash, both Of
Richmond, Va; George A. Nixon and Doro-
thea b. Newton Chas. f. Elliott and Susie l..
Collins, both OF Georgetown, d. c.; Herman e.
Burgess, Of Laurel, Md, and Catherine s.
Gronim, of this city Henry Dorcey, OF Mont.
gomery county, Md, and Maggie McArdle, of
this city; George H. Horton and Mary J. Bond;
George W. Sweden and Beulah l.. O'Neal.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

George #, Pyles has filed n protest against
the Issuance of a liquor license to John APP
pich, OF Anacosta stating that he has not a
sufficient number of sgners. Some OF the
Withdrawals filed were overlooked by the
commissioners, aud the license was issued.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
National Democratic Committee.

The National Democratic Committe ee Will
meet in this city on the 22d of February next,
to fix n time and place for holding the
national Democratic convention. Delegations
Will be present 10 urge the claims of a large
number of cities which desire to have the con.
ventIon, among them New York, Boston, Gin.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Hit by an Engine,

Julia Mahoney, 10 years Old, while crossing
the railway tracks at the soath end of the
Long bridge yesterday morning, was struck by
the cOwcatCher of a Midland railway engine
and seriously injured, She was sent to Freed.
mans Hospital.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

Thomas Jones, John Moore, John Matthews.
and Joseph James were tried yesterday in the
police court for fighting in Mrs. Dora john
sons boarding house in Goat alley aud with
assault on Caroline Alexander Jones was
dhChargCd Moore was linrd s5, and Matthews
and James were each fined $50.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

SOUND mind goes very seldom without a
ward 1t more than the use OF Angostura Bit.
tiers, the world renowned appetizer and in.
yigorator, manufactured only by DR.. j. &. B..
Siegert Il Sons
National Republican., 1888-01-19

FOR family use no beer is better than the
Faust from the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Association. Try 1t, and be convinced. Of
west. Phone SS9-5. Frank SchMarz manager.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

THERE is but one Cough Syrup before the
public to day that contains no poison, and that
Is BogCrts, hence it can be given to child
days old with absolute safety.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Relating 70 the Police Force.

The House District committee have asked
the District commissioners to form new bill
for the increase OF the police force, as they
deem this new legislation.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Issuanee of Lieense protestad Agninst.

JAMES L. WAUGH says ~ consider Bogert's
Cough Syrup the best have ever used;' 2j
cents n bottle.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Rug Department.

This Department has not es-
capped the same cutting in prices.
All Rugs. American and Foreign,
marked down 26 to 40 per cent.
Remember above prices good
for ten days only and positively
spot CASH.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

BLACK and blue corkscrew pants, that were
50, So, 81, and $3.50, reduced to 81 Eiseman
Bros. COrncr 1lh and L StS.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
Fighting I'm a BoardIne Bouse,

BLACK and blue Corkscrew pants, that were
-, &c. 81, and $3.50, reduced TO 81. Eiseman
Bros, corner 7th and L sts.
National Republican., 1888-01-19

TWO TIMELY BARGAINS
Having nearly sold out Of
SIS Blankets, we have marked
down a line Of Sc Blankets to
that price rather than buy
more at this season. Size
ia White All-Wool Six
Pound Blankets, were Sc,
now S. per pair. The best
Blanket the price ever
bought.
Also,$I.25 Comfort for 81.
We bought it lower than we
could have done at the be-
ginning of the season, hence
the lower price-$I.25 Com
fort for ST..
Fourth Floor.
CURTAIN EFFECTS UN-
DER GASLIGHT.
We have partitioned off a
dark room adjoining our
Curtain Department, where
we are showing an elegant
line Of fine Curtain Hang
ings under gaslight.
Beautiful line of colors, in 5O-inch
Tissue Pushes, same effect as the silk
goods, at half the price. Colors-Etrus-
can (0ld Gold, Cuivre Ozark Red), Ar.
doise (Greenish Blue, Pour-Pre New
Garnet, Ripe Olive, Salmon. Mahog-
any, and Electric Blue. Only $3.50
per yard.
5O-inch Silk and Lisle Thread Cur.
tain Damasks superb line of colorings,
s2.50 per yard.
50-inch Silk.and.W Curtain Dam
asks, handsome designs, $3.50 per yard.
50.inch Pure Silk Curtain Damasks,
rich effects in large aowery patterns,
only So per yard.
(FouIth Floor-Two Elevators
REDUCTIONS IN TABLE COVERS.
Must be sold before stock-.aking.
At these reduced prices we believe
them to be the greatest bargains in
Raw Silk Table Covers ever offered,
us they were good value at their orig
inal prices.
81 Raw Silk Table Covers, reduced
from s. to 81. .75 each.
1914 Raw Silk Table Covers, reduced
from 81 to $3.50 each.
l2-4 Raw Silk Table Covers, reduced
from IS to SO each.
We also offer / miscellaneous lot OF
French Embroidered Flannel Piano
Covers, in cardinal and garnet, EN-.
broidered in gold. sold heretofore at
$3.50, 80, 1926, and 81.
stock.taking Sale price .....""sl.7j each
We have not very large quantity of
these covers, nor can we duplicate them
to sell at these prices,
(Fourth floor, two elevators
WOOD WARD & LOTHROP
Cor. nth & F SITS. N. w.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-12-13

Some authorities claim the potato
crop Of 1888 to be the heaviest ever.
grown in the United States Thus the
Farmers Review estimates the crop
as 2l6.646,l59 bushels. against l34,
900 900 in 1887, las, 200, 900 in 1885,.
Its, 900, 100000 in 1855, l90, 0OO, 900
in 1884, and POS, 200, in 1853, it
is claimed the average yield will be.
equal to that of 1884 viz, 858 bushels
per acre. Among all the western
States Iowa raises the largest crop Of
potatoes, followed by Michigan, Ohio,
Wisconsin and Illinois. In New Eng
land some damage occurred from
frost and rot following excessive
moisture.