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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
WEST VIRGINIA.
fhe People ofLogan county ASH Pro-
teettOn-rire. &c.

Especial telegram 10 tho DispatehI
CHARLESTON, w. VA, January Pa
committee of citizens from Logan county
arrived here lest night and had con-
ference with Governor Wilson. They
claim that the lives of persons in that
county are in jeopardy, and that the
civil authorities are powerless to enforce
the law and sustain order, and ask the
aid OF the State military The Cover
nor has the matter under advisement
and SAYS that while he still hopes that
order may be restored without resorting
to extraordinary means he is determined
to employ prompt and adequate means
to maintain tie honor of this State
Mrs. T.. Short, aged one hundred and
three, died at her home in this city to-
day. She was probably the oldest per-
son in the State.
A dwelling. with contents, the proper
~ of Thomas Edens, of this city, was
destroyed by fire this morning. Loss
about 500; no insurance. Defective
nue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
FIRE I'm Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, January 2S.-A
fire broke out in the job-otlice of the
CommerciM at Z o'clock this morning,
completely cutting the job-oflice and
flooding tue ncws-room, press-room, and
counting-room with water. The Western
Union telegraph Office and Knights of
Pythias hall, III the same building, were
badly damaged. The origin OF the fire
is unknown The Daily Commercial
has no insurance except on the press.
The paper will be issued tomorrow
morning. The job-rOom was locked when
the fire broke out. The loss on the
building is estimated at $4,000; the
Duty Commercial, 81, 800; knights Of
Pythias hall, 81 500; and Western Union
office. 81 600.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
THE sroRM STILL RAGING.

RocHEsrER, n. T., January 2S.-Spe-
cial dispatches 10 the Democrat md
chronicle from towns all along all the
railway lines in Western New York say
that the storm is still raging with una
hated fury. Everywhere travel is seri-
onslv obstructed, and several trains and
snow.plows are stalled in impossible
drifts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
The TroubIes NJ the Co,lierie..
nv telerrnnh TO the pisnntchl

by telegraph 10 the Dispatcn.l
SHAMoKIN, Pa, January 2S.--Several
non-union miners while on their way to
work at the Henry Clay and Bear Valley
collieries were balted while crossing the
mountain this morning and commanded
to return home, which command they
obeyed. They were stopped at various
points on the mountain-paths, but were
unable to recognize the parties who
halted them, as it was quite dark. They
were told that if they persisted in going
to work they would be killed. The
Coal and Iron Company's police are
daily cscorting some Of the men who are
threatened to and from work. There is
much bad feeling over the return to work
of repair miners at the Luke Fidler and
Cameron collieries, and charges of bad
faith are made against some of the lead
ing strikers. The report that the Henry
Clay collieries would suspend operations
owing to difficulty in obtaining men TO
operate the collieries is false.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
COurt Items-A VIII CaSe-Rear-
rested.

Especial Telegram to the Dspatch.l
CHRsrIANsBURG, VA, January 2S.-
Judge Mclaughlin held a special term of
the Circmt Court here during the past
week, sitting in the case of Penn and
wife as. the heirs If ID. Ii. Hoge. \ de-
cision Of the vii adverse to the heirs
being rendered. an appeal was taken.
The County Court has also been in
session. The grand jury brought in a
number of indictments for selling liquor
without hceIse. In one case five and
another Six. The first against a former
hotel .keepeIand the second against one
Of the prominent businessmen of the
town. Ii ; said to he the work of the
femuerencrmen who have retained
Hon. A. A. Phlegar for the prosecution.
An aggravated case of assault was
committed irf this county about eigh
teen mouAs since 10y a negro upon a
white cir. On the trial before the
maeistrat. the negro. William jefferson,
was acquitted and left the state. More
evidence having been obtained later he
was rearested and lodged in jail here in
October last. reward of 500 having
been offered by the county and 800 by
the Governor for his apprehension.
This case has been occupying the atten-
ton d the court for the past three days.
Nluci interest Is shown In 1t by the citi-
zens. The testimony Is volumlnous and
conhicting, the counsel able, and the
case promises to be one of unusual IN
forest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Another Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, January 2s.-While the
Panhandle train east was running
through the city OF Dayton this morning
and was crossing the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton and Dayton track one coach left the
track and ran on the Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton and Dayton road and was thrown on
its side. The following coach was also
derailed. The officers of the road here
say the passengers were shaken mp, but
no one was hurt. The train was delayed
an hour and half.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

the revenue service for vireinis and
North and South Carolina Tpon his
arrival II was decided that the distil.
iery should be closed and all whiskeys.
stills. &c, forfeited to the United stats
Government. There were about 300 gal.
Ions OF whiskey and 800 gallons of beer
on hand. The plant was probably worth
about S4OO. The promoters sold all the
%,!hlskey as fast as it could be made, and
did O good business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
DANviLLE..
Travelling on Passes OF Members of
tire Ecctstaturp
Especial telegram to The Dispatcl

Especial telegram TO the Dispatchl
DANvILLE, VA, January 28.-On the
train from Washington TO this city TO- day
there we're among The passengers J. a.
Gilbert and j. Howell. who live in Pat
rick county. The conductor in takinp
mp tickets approached the parties named
who handed him free passes, which had
been issued to some Of the members of
the Virginia General Assembly. The
conductor had his suspicious aroused.
and kept his eyes on the presumed IeQis-
lators. lie surveyed them well. and
on arriving in this city he became fully
conscious of the fact that they were not
what they pretended to be that they
were travelling on passes belonging to
some one else, and so informed them :;
stating further that be wanted their fare
IN Uncle Sans currency. They hustled
around town very briskly TO get the
amount required, aud thereby appeased
the conductor.
There has been better tone in the to-
bacco market during the week than for
some time past. The quality of stock
offered has showed marked improvement
ana prices have been fully maintained
with All advance on some grades. There
Is a continued boom in old stock, with
10 diminutIon III prices. Indeed, prices
on all grades offered new and old-are
better than have been realized for some
time. Trade IN manufactured has not
been as brisk as for the past several
weeks, but there has been no room for
complaint Stamps sold for the week past
amounted to $500 for the month to
date, $50, 400
The temperance workers have a grand
rally tomorrow.
Rev. Mr.. Molett commences pro-
tracted service in the Baptist church in
North Danville tomorrow.
The Farmers Convention TO be held
here Wednesday next promises TO eclipse
anything of the kind held here for long
time. Representative farmers will be
here from the entire tobacco-belt sec
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

number OF members OF the Catholic
knights, OF the Father Matthew T. A.
j. Society OF ST Louis, and OF the 81.
Vincent de Paul Society OF New York,
and Mr.. Hickey. publisher OF the Catho-
&c Roriew Of New York. The Pope
delivered no address, but received each
pilgrim privately and gave his blessing
and addressed few words to each OF
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Pertinent Question.

IBy AngIo-American cable 70 tho Dlspatch.I
Bucharest, January 28.-Ihe Minis
ter of War recently paid On unexpected
visit to the Arsenal and inspected the
military works which are being con-
structed. He expressed dissatisfaction
with the progress of the work, and de-
clsred that it must be carried forward
more rapidly. He said: Who knows
from one hour to another what may
happen 2"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
will be established in the State in the

will be established In the State in the
next three months
The Board o. Aldermen Of Whining
ton orders an election on thcqnestlon OF
$4,000 subscription to the Cape-te
and Yadkin-Valley railway, and OF
$50, 900 subscription to the Wilmington,
Onslow and East Carolina railway, both
to be held March 1st. The action was
unanimous.
William Fl. Keeling, who was recently
captured at Washington and taken to
jail at Beaufort, Carteret county. for
striking Arnold Williams blow on the
head which caused the lstter's death,
was yesterday committed for murder, to
await the action of the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
fire IN a Theological Seminary.

PITTSBURGH, January %. The West
ern Theological Seminary OF the Presby-
terrain Church, on Ridge avenue, Ale
gheny City, was damaged by fire this
afternoon to the extent OF $4,000. The
fire started on the first floor from a defec-
tive fue and almost the entire inside was
destroyed. The building was an i'm
mense four-story brick structure, and
was built thirty. five years ago. Twenty
two of the students rooming in the build
ing lost all their books and clothing.
The loss on the building is covered by
insurance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Pauer-rsiiI Burned.

10y L0l04IaIl % mo UI7NHTEn.I
SPRNGFIELD. MASS, January o.
The Chemical Paper Company's mill at
South HoIyoko was burned tonight,
causing a loss Of from S75, 900 to $780,
900. The origin OF the fire is a mystery.
All the hydrants were frozen and the
fremen had to get water from the canal.
They were also greatly hampered by
cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
The Political Situation I'm Russia

lBy Angio-American cable 10 the Dispatch.l
Sr. PETERSBURG, January ga semi
official announcement is made that the
political situation is unchanged but that
Russia must be upon the alert in conse-
quence of the continued increase Of the
ornaments OF Germany.
The reopening of the Moscow Uni
versity has been fixed for February Sd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Di.tiiiers in Trouble.

Som BosroE, Va, January 28.--ln
my leer OF the written while The
premin sale Of tobacco was still in pro
gressI quoted prices as ranging from
$40 to96. Before the sale was finished
pricesent as high as $50 per hundred.
Oliv's distillery, located at PAGES
Depotn this county, was visited on the
Goth stant by heyenue-Agent u. Is.
Bould After an examination great r.
regulates we're discovered. and Mr..
Bould sent for Colonel Clark, chiet OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Ranking It's Blast. Furnaces.

Troy. n. Y, January 2S.-lhe Troy
steel and Iron Company is banking its
blast. furnaces because the employees OF
the steel-works decline to accept 10 per
cent reduction. The employees to DAY
;nformed Judge Robertson, OF the State
Rosrd OF Arbitration. that they would ac-
cent B per cent. reduction for one year.
The proposition viii be submitted TO the
company Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
kEyIEW oH fnE cHfcAeo hARkar

CHICAGO, January a--Tas bulk Of tho trading
on Change to-day was done during the nrsi hour.
Many Of The smaller operators tailed on late yes
terdsy who had not coar age 20 carry their deals
was the srist OF small realizing sales. watch sent
prlcss down nc. Ia wheat No. In ezra. ABOUT DC.
for ribs, ana lbs. IN mess-perk This WAS accoin-
plished before 1870 A. H., and fer the Two hours
following the pits we're aulier than al any time
market toward las close was very treachezous.
Thirty minutes before the ciose the bears moved
on the pit sgain. sad prices went dosn ,te. per
bunhei from The dfst saies Of The day. IL wa
purely local scramble hovsssr. aud " -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Valuable Obseryations.

WAsHINGToS, January 2S.--The eclipse
Of the moon was observed tonight I'M
der the most favorable conditions, and
the Naval Observatory secured valuable
observations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
FINANCIAL.
NEW YORK. BaLTIN0Rr. AND RICH
nosD Stock BxCHAsGEa
Grain, Provisions. Cotton. Tobscco, rur-
psniins, Rosin, Tar, and
Peanut Msrketa
fBy telegram % the pIspa,ch.l

NV YORK. January She stock market
continues 10 grow both IN strength and breadth.
20 days transactions exceeding those OF tho cor.
responding houre OF any day for long time and
the salos Of several fun days during the present
wees. The sentiment o. the room was Dulllsh
throughout Lacsawanna was great feature,
trading In Il being very heavy. but I'm strength t
was fairly riyalled Dy Missouri Pacific and Colo
rsdo coal. Iheopening was at irregular changes
from last evenings closing prices, hutfhe msrket
became stroug Immediately, LackaE anna start
lug oG with gain Of II, with Colorado coal fol-
lowing There was slight check 20 the al
vance near II O'Clock, hut Missouri Pa
ciHc. Northwestern, and Western Uni0n icos
10 the lead and Nth marked increase 10
activity further gains were made throughout the
list The tone Of dealings continued Arm ~ the
close, which was fairly active and AZ the best
prices reached. Total transactions were 1890
shares. The active list. but with iew exceptions.
IL higher. aud La,kawanna II mp -, Missouri
Pacific and Colorado Coal Ia each; Norfolk and
Western preferred. and Fort Worth aud Denver
per crnt each. ant the rost fractional amounts
NEW YORK. January .S.-Aeon-->tocXs qnlet
and firm. Money easy at per cent Ex-
chango-Long, 4St; Short fsi. Governments
duh
BSenfng-Exchauge dun and steady Money
easy az Sub-rreasury balances-Gold, sl3S,-
s9i 900 currency, $40, $4,000 Governments dnil
per cents lSj; ~ per cents, l0A state oolas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Hard Labor for Life for Train-Rob-
Anra

tBy Telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
ST.. LOUIS, January 2S.-Advices from
the Mexican frontier say that very great
leniency is exhibited by the Mexican au-
thorities in regard 70 the fate OF the
Mapula train.robbers, three of whom
Charles Small, Hutchinson, and Doc
Hines-were caught and are now in Jail
st Chihuahua They have all confessed,
and their share OF the plunder was re-
covered. 1t was considered n foregone
conclusion after their arrest that they
would at once he shot. as recently passed
Federal laws expressly provide, but for
some reason or other the death penalty
will not be inflicted, but they
will all be sentenced to hard labor for
life. Such sentences are usually served
ont in some mines belonging to the Gov
erBmeut and the punishment is consid-
cred equal in severity to that of Russian
exiles in the Siberian mines. The reason
of the lcniency shown in the mitigation
OF the death penalty to sentence to i'm
prisonment for life is because the cul-
prits are all Americans, with whom the
Government did not wish to be too Sc
we're.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
American PILGRIMS In Home.

tBy Anglo-Amerscan cable 10 tho Dispatch.l
Rome, January 2S.-The Pope today
received three hundred American pill
grims, among whom were the Arch
bishop Of Philadelphia, Bishop of Buf-
falo, Vicar General Of Charleston, and
rector Of the American College at Rome /;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

WAsHN0ToS, January % The Secre-
tary of the Treasury has designated the
First National Bank. Of Asheville, n. C.,
as depository of public moneys. He
has decided not TO odd to the number Of
these repositories except in cases where
it is an advantage to the discussing OIL
GERS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
nurned In Their Home.

10Y 1oIsEIHpu 70 tHo DEsFHIUH'I
TRAVERSE CRY, MICH, January U.s.
The dwelling of Dennis Clifford, five
miles from here, was burned last night,
and Clifford and bis wife persisted in the
flames. They were an old couple Of very
dissolute habltA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
AIernndria Notes.


TpcClHI ItIVFTaIl % NO F7I777F7711I
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January pa
small child OF Dir. Joe Breedon, who
lives Prince William near Brentsville,
was brned 20 death day before yester-
day. It was left alone in a room and It's
clotla became ignited.
AIs Mary Graham, an aged and es,
teeue, lady, died last night; aged
aAxAlt-tRol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK. January sS-The weekly bank
statement shows the folio wing changes: Fes"rve,
Increase, t2,3A,350: loans. increase, N.S0.2n;
specie, increase. ij.i9s.100; lcgal-ter Tors, d.
crease. $3.50; depOslis, Increase, i3lg9,iD;
circulation. decrease, s9i70
The banks now hold s93,sJs,Si5 In excess Of the
Il Dor cont rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

ISpccl tcIeEfhfu % tHo DI9p"VVILI
PrTyRstRG, January %. The two
s,o,v fraro dwelling belonging TO Emf
" brown in Pocahontas, was burned to-
night Wi, all the furniture. Loss 500 ;
no insurnce. The family were absent
81 the toe, and the origin OF the fire Is
not kn0D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, January ~, 1888

SALES REPoLrgD TO SECRETARY.
Notwithstanding, 1000 bushels very good
on private terms.
CORN.-White, 49, bushels very god on pri-
yate terms. Mixed, l12 bushels very good on
rlriuafa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
LArE WEATHER REPORT.

by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
- WASHINGTON, January 2g-l A. NJ
FAIR For Virginia and North Carolina. warm
-----Je r, fair weather, winds becoming light
70 fresh and variable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
FRANCIS TILLOU NICHOLAS.
The Louisiana Democratic GubernA.
tOriaI Candidate.

Francis Tillou Nichols, Democratic
candidate for Governor of Louisiana, is a
graduate OF West Point. lie attached
himself to the Confederate cause and at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Conference OF cable Companies.

10y AnBVO-hIheFIcAD cHDIe 70 Tue DIaVAVVn.I
LONDON, January 2S.-John Ponder,
chairman Of the Direct United States
Gable Company. has invited the cable
companies 10 hold conference for the
purpose Of fixing upon a tariff on the
basis Of one shilling per word.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

tanned high rank in the southern army.
General Nichols lost an arm and a legin
the civil war. lie is no stranger to the
responsibilities Of the Office which he
seeks, having been elected Governor Of
Louisiana in the year 1876.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
rss- sEyENTH.sTREET CHRIS

TIAS cHURCH.--Reguiarse services At this church
viii DO conducted BY the pastor. Rev. X. C. CAVE,
stli A. NJ sndsP.M. sunday school etSi3l
All Vraicaona
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
ry- SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

corner Main and Sixth strcets)-Rsv W. w.
LAsDRuK. ID. d. Pastor Morning service at II
O'Clock, preaching by the Pastor. Evening SER
yeic at 7:is o'clock, preaching BY Rev. FRANZ X
scULLy, OF Pittsburgh. renn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
MARKETS By TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK., January 2s.-COtton quiet. sales,
125 bales; uplauds 10 il-fec.; Orleans, 10 3iec.;
receipts, i4,2sJ bales; exports-to Great Brit1in,
1896 bales: 10 the Continent II. 3l7 bales; stock
9l0253 bales. Southern hour quiet and steadily
held. Wheat-OptiOns closed flrm spot neglect
ed and wholly nominal No. 2 red, January,
SgHas94c.: February, 69kas0c. May, w il-l5c..
closing al 93c. Corn advanced iGalc. and closed
very steady after STOW business all around: 40.
2, January nominal at 6lc.; May, 6lha6l &C.,
closing at 8lkc Oats Ha4c. higher and mod
erately actiYe; No. 2, February, 89la39Hc.;
May, ~ i3-i6ai0c, closing at 39,sc.: No. 2. spot
39ka40hc (; mixed western, S0a40Hc. Hops quiet
and unchanged. COffes-SpOt iair Rio duh and
nominal AZ i7c.; options opened leai5 points
lower, closed steady aud a trine better; No.
Rio, January, Slagasl450; February, si2S5a
fl210; May. tll. s0ati205. Sugar duh and
somewhat nominal: fair refining quoted At 5kc. !;
renned dull. Molassos weak; 90 test, 22hc. Rice
firm, R0sia steady at $l.0%a$l.i2.. Turpen-
tine dull at 39ke40c. Hides quiet aud I'M
changed. Pork quiet but steadily held. Beef
steady. Aiddles dull Lard-february, s776a
H.f9; May, N.s9af.9o; city steam, I.60.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO January q Cash quotations were:
Flour dull and unchanged; No. 2 red wheat, SOC.
No corn. csc. No. z osts. 30c. Mess-pork,
Sif1gh asiAl6 Lard, NAN 50 short-ribs,
$3.50. Dry-saited shoulders, g. s0as6; short clear
s.. 05asa
Landing fuftlres ranged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
RICHMOND STOCK rXcaANay.
closincopo,,tions Al tho STOCK Bo,ri

SATURDAY, January %, 1884
SALg3-FmSr BOARD.-n0 Richmond city 6s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
MAXINE INrELLIsEscE.

s---------------
PORT or RICHMOND. JASuAar y, isss
AaRiyEh
steamer Ashland. -, fhliade,phiA mar
chandise aud passengers, J. W. hcvaFfsck,
agent
steamer Ariel, Deyo, Norfolk. uni.ed ssaies
mail, merchandise. aud passea2erA L. u fstatA
agent
PORT or NEWPORT sgwS JAsrAss - 1853.
by tsiegrspsl
ARnyzn
steamship Guysndous. Kelley. Norfolk. an4
salfSd fer New YORK. ga NsrfoA
steanshls Allegheny. Providence, and call -
for Nest poiat, faerchansise.
Steamship Eansvha, sears, Norfolk, ard sailed
for New iok, coal
sAiLEA
steamship Alliance, ssera. Brazil. aAil -
ssnSsgs, and msrohaxkLsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY was
cold and clear.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-03
The American Flag On the Ocean.

"Only one American steamer In the
grain carrying trade out of over eleven
hundred" Is the startling headline over
an article in an eastern journal on the
decline of American shipping-startling
enough to give pause to even readers as
remote from the seaboard as those To-
Gated in this section. The chief article
of export from the principal port of the
United States is grain-the grain grown
by the farmers Of Nebraska and other
western states. During 1887 there were
SO, $40 bushels of grain shipped from
the port OF New York to foreign coun-
tries, ana OF this amount only 249, $40
bushels were carried in an American
built vessel, while free-trade England
sent 705 steamers to the port and carried
away 80, ,962 500 bushels-65 per cent Of
the entire export grain business.
Naturally the patriotic American
will ask why American vessels carried
less than one per cent Of the grain
shipped from the chief port OF the coun-
try, while the other ninety-nine per
cent and overwent to foreign commerce.
The answer is found in the absurd ship