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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

TEMPERANCE MIHrING-AddresSes were mad
~ MIS Russell ana by nj. Boyd at the regua
Temperance ASSOCIATION here last night at Market
House Hall These meetings have grown in pop
ular favOr. sixteen names were Affixed to the
pledge OF total abstinence last night
ASSOCIATED CHARTrIKs.-It was decided at the
regular monthly meeting OF the first subdivision
In the ONCE Of the secretary, Mr.. Jos W. Davis
that the next meeting will be held on the first
THURSDAY In October: During the past season
sued, and also about 40 orders for new shoes. Mr.
Davis stated that a very small balance is on hand
and that the heaviest demands on the association
lMPROvEMENTs-An new telescope gas-holder is
being constructed by Bartlett Hayward q Co., OF
capacity OF which will be 100000 cubic feet q
day. Other Improvements are under considera-
tion by the gas company. The cost Of the I'm
provements will reach about $4,000.
From Rockville.
w0ULD-BE TRAIN wRECKER JAILED-Tw0 COLoREu
MEN CHASED AND ONE CAPTURED-wANTED BY THE
RAILROAD PEOPLE FOR ILLEGAL ACTs-vERDICT OF
GUILTY IN THE LIBEL SUIT.
Correspondence Of The EVENING SrAR
ROCKVILLE, April 6, 1888
Last evening Hillen T. Hebron, colored, was
brought here and lodged in JAIL charged with try.
ing to cause wreck on the Metropolitan Branch
Railroad by placing large piece OF iron on the
track on the 10Th OF March. The engineer of the
train saw the obstruction in time to slow up and
prevent an accident. He also saw the accused
running away from the scene of the attempted
wreck, which was near Buck Lodge station. and
gave his description to the officers who have since
been ON the lookout for him. The grand Jury
having adjourned, he will have to remain in Jail
until November term Of court.
joshua Williams and another colored man ar
rived here last night, are wanted by the author
lilies OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, who
had previously notified the officers to arrest them
on their arrival sheriff White and one of his
deputies attempted to make the arrest when the
negroes ran and were pursued as far as Halpin
station, two miles from here, where Williams was
captured but the other man succeeded in making
his escape. When cOrnered Williams showed light,
and displayed formidable weapon In the shape OF
q large piece or iron attached to a leather strap,
threatening to kill anyone who came near him.
He was, however, disarmed, carried before Justice
Morgan, OF Rockville, and committed for hearing
on saturday next, when the Baltimore and Ohio
detectives will be here to give evidence. 1t is
oerstood that the prisoner is one OF gang who
nave been committing unlawful acts along the
line OF the road.
Evidence in the case Of the State VS.. H. A. Faw.
cett 1or publishing and circulating q libel on X. G..
COnnel, was closed yesterday, and after argument
Dy counsel was submitted TO the jury, who, after
remaining in their room until O'Clock this morn
Ing agreed upon verdict OF guilty. s. A. NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

ttOR RENT-146 ST. NE, BRICK HOUSE; TEN
rooms all modern improvements: within square
OF Capitol: only $50 per month. Inquire X. NJ MORRI-
Sun, I2l21e r ST. NV. api-3ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

s3 Mems Calf Dress Shoes at S1.96
S3.25 Ladies Fine Kid Button at $1.96
Zoe. Chtld's Kid Spring Heels at &c.
5oc; Ladies House slipper at 25c.
l.25 Ladies' Lasting Balls. at 75c.
! 331 and 333 Penn. ave. east. Capitol Hill
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cSinass SisA Whass. ed Jsoas sssd. ~
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Mxx j. p. PAIxxn.
IMPORTER AND DESIGNER OF FASHION.

Begs 10 acQuaiut her patrons that abe 10 prepared
to show full assortment Of EXCLUSIVE STYLES In
EN0LIsH and TRENCH ROUND HATS and BON
NETS. from the leading London and Paris houses.
SPECIAL astsatasa given % MOURNING ORDERA
mh25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

Cigars, Cigars, Cigars.
Gentlemen come from all parts OF the city to
purchase our excellent cigars. We sell the best
cigars for the money TO be found, and make
liberal reduction on them by the box. Saturday
VIII be great cigar sales day. You Join In.
Cigar department. NJ. P. METZGER,
At 9TH street northwest
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TIE ORGAN RECITAL this evening. the last OF the
Bisceon concerts. offers nne program.
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Refined Camphor CSC. Id. Merits Drug sto
Cigars, Cigars. Cixaru.

box OF so good cigars 9Oc, nothing like them
ever onered over cigar counter before sales
immense, stock rapidly diminishing come see them
tomorrow. Also the best sc. and 1Oc cigars to be
found In the city. Our motto, the best and most
for the money. Cigar Dept. M. & P. METzGER,
AT 9TH ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT. Mr. joseph
Palmer. model maker OF the Smithsonian Insrtt,I.
uOn, met with serious accident yesterday after.
noon, while driving a colt att ached 10 DAYTON
wagon on PENNSYLVANIA avenue. When near the
corner OF 18th street the animal became fright.
ehed. and ran away The wagon was overturned
received several severe bruises and cuts about h,s
head he was taken into Milburns drug store.
and was afterward removed 10 his home near Ar,
Engton- ave. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

BUILDING ASSOCIATION OyyIcxks rrrrvpn
the nrst monthly meeting OF the Columbia Buid
Ing and Saving Association, No. l. held ar - 10
seph Han last night, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President. Frank
Miller; vice president, Leopold Weiss: secretary
tors J. W. schaefer, o. H. Herring. n. Bn,shar,
Miller. A: Ledy. Z. A Brickwedde, j. Enders, III
Lueckel and II. Noll 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

BArH FIXED IN CHAsE's CAsE-Yesterday In
the criminal Court Mr.. Wall asked that bail be
nxeo pending the action OF the grand jury In the
case OF Joseph NJ Chase, with whom the cor
oner's jury has placed the responsibility OF the
death OF Principal Paul. OF the High school Mr.
LipscOmb stated that the indictment might be for
murder, but In all probability would be simply for
manslaughier. The court fixed 5000 as the
proper amount. Chase's brother was offered but
old not qualify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

For full list Apply to wESCOTT 4 WILCOX
ap4 1907 Pennsylyanla ave n -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

HE VACANT CHIEF JrsTIcEsHIP.-A Washington
ulspatch 10 the New YORK Ereatn0 Post says that
U. \ senator who had conferred with the Presi-
dent on the subject OF the vacant Chief Justice
ship, says that the President Indicated these
points: u-) That he will appoint no associate
justice; e. that he will not make the assignment
frCnl the south; 90 that ne will not appoint any
man over sixty years OF age, and that he hopes 20
ma man from fifty TO rfty-five IL possible; a.
IN n he prefers a Western man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-06

Hats, Soc. TO So. over 10000 Fine Hats at
about half usual prices
Latest Spring Styles, Best Hat in the city for 81.
AMERICAN HAT Co.,
200 Penn. ave-
OppOSite the Botanical Garden
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FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS

IroR sALE-A FINE SAND BANK APPLY To
II d. n. BATES. 3c9 9Th II. sc. arsi -ets
ESoR sALE-A FINE NEw CABINET UPRIGHT
II PIANO for s.ks5. fun guarantee. D. MALDkCkER
& Co, SCI 9TH st NV aTti-im
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26

This was in 1877 and from that day to the
present, Richmond has been the Gem City OF
the South.
For beauty for salubrity for convenience,
for all the charms and advantages which can
make home delightful. or place Of bust
ness desirable Richmond stands supreme.
Since it was founded the most mOmentous
events Of the nation have clustered around it;
focusing it as il were in the focus of sun
glass.
1t is the most historical spot Of the most
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26
Committees.

Relics and Antiquities-Dr. r A Brock,
chairman: Grin L Cottrell. Charles N West.
Granville G., Valentine, Benjamin b Yalen-
tine.
North and South Carolina Relations
d ThaxtOn. chairman; W ; KObertson,i "
d Simmons. G. D Ran, Judge George Chris
tian.
This committee will answer any inquiry
from North and South Carolina, rs 70 exhibits,
freight ana passenger rates.
Educa,ional-Johu Cary, chairman, Super
intendent Public Schools; John L Buchanan,
superintendent Public Instruction Of Vir-
GINA: Professor II II Harris Richmond Col
lege: George Merri /, John ii Powell.
Railroad Transportation and Advertising
Charles A Taylor. chairman. General Passen
ger Agent r. 4 p X Il; Sol Haas, TFaft1
Manager Associated Railways Virginia AM
The Csrolinas: II W Fuller, General Passenger
Agent c s o Railway.
Manufactures Glasgow. chairman; Il
II Whitiock, Thomas Christian. Allan Talbot
Gustavus Miiihiser, W ii Whitehurst. An
thony Bargamin. II l. Pelouze. + BOsher
Lewis Crenshaw. II W Rountree. Byron
Wallerstein. Tower. William simpkin.
Ornithologica,. Piscatorial. Field aud Aquat-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26

ic Sports--Polk Miller, chairman; c M Worm
ley. II b Owen. " Niles Cary.
Horses and Racing z. Dupuy
chairman " Roane Ruffn. Charles p Stokes
Cattle and stock-waitcr s Grant, chairman
N. b Rowe. DR. @ Beat lie. A N Bowman.
Pharmaceutical and Surgical Apparatus
Appliances and Preparation'-T Roberts Ia
ker. chairman; Hunter Mcclure, NJ D, CIV I
MD.
Exposition Committee Colored Department
J. Il. Farrar. president Joseph T. Wilson
secretary; John Oliver. Professor J. K
Jones. Robert MeNaughton. DR.. s. II Dis
mond.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26
Classification and
Premiums.

The following classification OF articles is ia
tended merely 10 indicate the character Of
each department. so that exhibitors Of articles
not named may easily determine in which de
partment to make application for space. The
management desires IL 10 b. expressly under
stood that every object, method or process
which can be displayed at an exposition OF this
character, possessing merit, either in point OF
utility or attractive novelty. whether related
TO fine art, science, or industrial art, will be
IA acceptable contribution.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26

Section Tobacco and it, manufactured
products.
Section ?. Machinery and appliances used in
lis manufacture.
Section .. Operations and processes used In
its manufacture.
This department is under the especial care
Of the Tobacco Trade Of the cityoi Richmond.
Their eudeavOr will be 20 make the exhibit
complete in every particular.
The folio wing is the premium list for ex-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26
Machinery Department.

Section !. Hydraulic machinery including
mill machinery and fixtures.
Section 2. Engines locomotives. steam gen
orators, fire engines. ire eKt.nguishing appa-
ratus.
Section 2. Railway and car fixtures, supplies
and vehicles.
Section :. Wool working machinery and
machine tools.
Section 8. Iron snd other metal working
machinery and tools
Section q. Mining tools and machinery.
Department 4
Section l. Dairy machinery, apparatus and
appliances.
Section 2. Vehicles carriages Of an dcscrip-
lions, wagons for the road and track etc.
Section 3. Agricultural implements, farm
machinery OF ali kinds.
Section 4. Stable fixtures and devices. instru.
ments ard medicines used 10 veterinary sur
gerry.
Department B.
Section 5. Metallic ores and raw materials,
etc.
Section G. Products Of the foundfy-cast-
lngs OF all kinds.
scction7 Wrought and cast products Of old
kinds. such as hardware, safes. plumbers. gas
filters and timers goods, carriage aud sagoD
trimming etc.
Section 8. House furnishing goods Of all
/ kinds, brushes. bro0ms. etc.
Section Q. Pottery. porcelalns stoneware.
china, queensware, glassware, etc,
Department G.
Section 10. Furniture. ornamental wood
work, etc.
Section II. Jewelry. time pieces, optical
goods, toilet goods. bronzes. etc.
| Department ID.
Section l2. Collective display by counties and
organizations OF agricultural and natural pro-
ducts. plants. fruits. flowers. etc.
Prcmums-For the best county exhibit Of
agricultural products 500; for the second
best. $3.50: for third best. tl00. For the best
county exhibit Of minerals aud woods. $500
for the second best, sGio. for the third best,
sloo.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26

Ashton starke. President.
General Joseph II. Anderson. First Vice Presi
dent. President Tredegar Iron Company.
John z. Branch. Second Vice President, Pres-
dent Merchants National Bank.
A. :. Buford, Third Vice President, President
Virginia and Western Railroad Company
Henry {. Jones. Director General.
A. 4. Yenabe Jr.. Secretary.
John :. Elicit Treasurer, President STATE
Bank of Virginia.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. X. A. Patterson. y. '. Randolph,
Or. ID. :. " atsOn, W. I. uupuy,
H. l.. Lyman, John X. Cooke.
j. B. Beverley. O. j. sale.
". +. Sutherhn. K. G. Kent.
X. ". Burke, Joseph bryan.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26

granaries Of the world have been found and
cultivated. The cattle upon thousand hills
are there In countless myrads. For
ests to make the navies Of the
world grow there. and with II all space and
time have been practically annihilated, and the
coal mines Of the Alleghanies and the grain
fields of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys are
nearer Richmond to-day than Colonel Byrd's
plantation was when be laid OF the city
The foremost navigator and geographer OF
this century was Commodore Aaury. Until
he threw in his lot with his own people OF Fir-
ginia he was q man whom the United States de-
lighted 10 honor. He discovered the laws OF
the winds and the tides; he laid down charts of
the ocean. and mapped out its currents The
sea was to him familiar as the forest to the
woodsman. He explored the MAN, and laid
out its surface in highways. All civilized
countries Wed 10 do him reverence, and the
worlds commerce now travels by the laws ne
has expounded
Thus knowing the sea with its currents and
forces, Commodore Maury declared that drift
wood started at the headwaters OF the Rhine,
the Volga. the Mississippi. the Amazon the
Plata, and the Orinooa will, if unobstructed
in due course of time by force Of the tides
float into Hampton Roads.
Richmond is simply at the head of Hampton
Roads.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26
WHERE Is RICHMOND
PONDER LOOK TO YOUR MAPS.

Taking map Of North America and follow
ing the lines Of traffic II is found that Rich
moni is for the manufacturer, merchant and
farmer. nearer ali points south of line
drawn from the North line Of Virginia 90 Lake
Superior than New York. Nearer all points
south of line drawn from Washington City
TO the north corner Of Montana than New
York or Philadelphia. Nearer also all points
south Of lire from Washington City 20 north
line Of California than New York. Philadel-
phia Or Baltimore. IN a word. she is better
located. closer and more directly in contact
with the great West than any of the Eastern
cities. This Is a bold statement, yet true and
upon such a fact we base the future CONNER
cal growth OF Richmond.
No power can keep her hack. she has al
ready increased in the last ten years more
than any city In the Union.
Thus situated. with the tides OF the sea and
the passes Of the mountains in her favor,
Richmond presents greater advantages com
mercially than any other city in the United
States.
|. She has from her commanding position
the largest ard most productive back-country
Of any citv in the United States.
II. She is boy virtue of her position the great
distributing depot Of Virginia, North Carolina,
West Virginia, South Carolina aud large sec
tons of Georgia and Alabama.
Ill She is by virtue of her position the chief
railroad centre Of the South. Six railway
lines meet in her limits. two Of them great
trunk systems. which dram each Il third Of the
continent.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Bond Offering.
Metal Market Excited .

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The bond offerings
to- day aggregated 2,OO2, 600.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
BE FORE JUDGE PIPER.
Richard Jeffrey Bound Over
Other Business transacted.

In the Police Court yesterday, J. P
Smith was fined $40 for being drunk
and profane.
Ole Lewis and NJ. Meaking, two plain
DRINKS, were assessed S. each.
john Matthias pleaded guilty to the
charge of battering Alfred Dots, and
was fined $40.
The case OF Richard and Albert
Jeffrey, charged with grand larceny
was resumed, and at the conclusion OF
the testimony, the court discharged
Albert jeffrey, and bound Richard over
in the sum of 81 900 to await the action
of the grand jury. He was also adj
judged guilty of petty larceny, and was
fined $50 for this offense.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
New York Stock ExohanEe.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The stock market
was strong, though only moderately active
to-day, and notwithstanding there was
more lear pressure than usual, almost all
the active list scored fractional gains for
the day The news of the day was, if any
thing, favorable. and the action OF the
Secretary of the Treasury in taking all the
bonds offered was of considerable
influence. late IN the day, in supporting the
market against the usual realizations
There was feverish tone throughout the
sion firm tome prevailed and the market
finally closed quiet, but firm. at fractions
better than the opening figures. The active
list was almost invariably higher and
Pacific Mail rose IL and st. Paul per cent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Chicago Live STOCK.

CHICAGO. May 1.
Cattle-Receipts, 5000; steady; steers, 3. 80
q 4.S5; stockers and feeders, 2. 40 o. 60;
Texas steers, 800 q 440
Hogs-Receipts 11,OOO; strong; higher;
closing weak mixed. $3.50 So; heavy, 5. as
@ 5. 65; light. 5 35 q 5.5:,.
sheep-Receipts, 5000; steady; wooded,
natives, SIS % 6 SO; shorn, 2.75 o. SIS; west
ern, 4 80 q els; Texans, 3.75 % .95
The DroUers' Journals special cablegram
from London quotes a sharp advance in
prices of American cattle Best American
steers, 1215c per pound, the estimated dead
weights being IA higher than week ago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Afternoon Railroad Stocks.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. May l.
wheat-Easier: cash, S1A; June, S215;
July, S3ss.
Corn-sieady; cash, 5555 June. IS; July,
55 Lilo.
Oats-Easy; cash, 1926; June, 3214; July,
1925.
Barley-Nothing doing.
Pork Easier; cash, 1922; June, Is 7215
July, 13.S21a.
Lard Easier; cash 1929; June, 1914
July, 500.
AFTERNOON.
wheat-Easy; cash, 8O7s; June, S21s; July,
Uorn-Easy; cash. SOS; June, $40; July,
Uats-Firmer; May, S255ss; June, 80 S-16.
Rye-63l2.
Barley-T1s.
Whisky-l is.
Pc k-Steady; cash, 1860.
Lard-Easy; cash, 80.
Shoulders, 5.75 "a 600; short clear, 40 "a
Z rs; short ribs, 100.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Now York General Markets.

NEW YORK, May l. - Hops - Light de-
mand. sugar-Steady. quiet. Wool-Dull,
depressed: domestic fleece, 20 @ 80; pulled,
IL @ 80: Texas, 10 % %. Copper-S.eady:
Lake, 1865. Lead-Quiet; domestic, IS.
Ttn-Nominal Coffee-Spot. fair; Rio,
firm, l4A % Is. Options, quiet, 20 @ So
points advanced; closing steady: sales
5000 bags; May, 1l.65 (g IL 80. June, IL 20 %
ll40; July, 10 90 % 10 so: August. 10 rs Qg
10. 80; September, 9.95 % 10 10.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Illinois Republicans:

VANDALIA, Ills, May 1.-The Re-
publican Congressional Convention for
the Seventeenth district nominated
John Q. Brown for Congress. Benson
Wood and r. 7. Higgins were chosen
delegates to the national convention
They are uninstructed, but favor Judge
Gresham
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02

NEW YORK, May 1.-The Metal Exchange
was the scene of wild excitement to-day.
News of a sudden drop in the foreign
markets was received early on the ex-
change. The decline was equivalent 10
f10 per ton. II was evident that manv
spectators at home and abroad were
seriously crippled The excitement in the
New York market was so grea: that it was
decided to suspend both the regular daily
calls for transactions in tin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Petroleum

NEW YORK. May 1.-Petroleum opened
at 1913. and advanced to e7E In the first
hour; became weak later and fell to sos
closing weaK at that price Consolidated
exchange opened at 867s. highest ST.. low
est SOS, closing at S61s stock exchange
opened at S7l4. highest S734, lowest SOS.
closing at S6ls. Total sales, "a, 600 barrels.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
Mining Market

NEW YORK, May mining shares
were neglected. AlnadoI 2l5, Bodie 26v,
Bulwer 75c, Caledonia Black Hills 2 %,
Colorado Central 80 California & Virginia
Is so Deadwood 80. Eureka 10 so, Gould &
Curry A. so, lion Silver rs, Mexican 371zz,
Mona 1.65. Plymouth 1000, Pronstite IS
Standard 2.25, small Hopes l Is, Tornado
1866
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
SALT LAKE OREMARKET,
Furnished daily BY Mccormick q Co.. Bankers
SALT LAKE CRY, May l, 1888.
Bucklen,s Arn1ea salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price % cents boz. For sale bv A @.
Smith g. Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-05-02
COMMERCIAL.
y. g.. bullion.
NEW YORK, May 1.-Bar silver, 931s
Money Market.

Money Market.
New YORK. May 1 Money 2.
LATER
Money on call. easy, ranging from 2 to
8, closing offered %
Prime mercantile paper, @6.
Sterling exehange-Quiet; weak; 4 $500
S6H for sixty day bills; 4 .S73l @ 4.s6 for
demand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-13
TAXING OUR BLESSINGS.

One of the ludicrous effects of our ben eicent protective tariff legislation is seen in the fact that discovery of tin mine, nickel mine or copper mine in this country increases the cost of these com modities to all consumers. The owners of Calumet and Hecla copper mines in Michi- gan, have practical monopoly of the capper market of the country. Before they worked their mine, copper ore was brought to this country as ballast in vessels coming from Chili, and smelting furnaces on the Atlantic coast did prosperous busi- ness in reducing these ores. Now we have prohibitory tariff to protect our native ores, and there being no competition, the Michigan monopolists put up the price of copper to American consumers, and ship their surplus to Canada and other foreign countries, where they sell it for less than it costs in our home market.
 The only nickel mine in this country which produces the metal in large quan- titles Is owned by Pennsylvania gentle man. For his benefit prohibitory tariff was enacted, and he has monopoly ot the nickel market. The eastern manu. lecturers of nickel-plated ware have been compelled by this tariff to locate factories in Canada, where they give employment to foreign labor and are enabled to sel their goods in the Canadian markets which are shut against goods made in tho United States.
 If a, tin mine should be discovered il this country tomorrow, the effect of thi discovery would be to increase the cost O. tin.