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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
GOTHAM VS.. CHARLESTON.
Powells Men Make a Good Stand Be
fore Mutrie's Colts.

Powell's Men Make a Good Stand Be-
fore Mutrie's Colts.
CHARLESTON, S. c., March S0-New
York and Charleston met on the diamond
this afternoon. There was an immense
attendance. The locals played a fine game,
but were beaten by a score of 4 to l. In
the first inning Murphy, New Yorks
catcher. was disabled. Manager Mutrie, of
New York. who has two of the Cuban
giants travelling with his team, proposed to
put up one of them in Murphy's place.
There are a good many base ball cranks in
Charleston, but they like base ball straight,
and not mixed. A compromise was effected
by putting up, White. one of Charleston's
catchers, TO catch for New York. The gate
receipts amounted to about $500, of which
New York gets half
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POLICE ON THE ALERT.
The Men off Duty to be Held as Re
serves at the Stations.

L 10 men OuJy 10 Do 16iu do ANO-
serves at the Stations.
CHICAGO, March 30-Al possible con-
tingencies that may arise out of the railroad
troubles are being prepared for by Chief of
Police Hubbard. Additional men are
patroling the tracks, and all men detailed
on night duty have been ordered to
remain at the police stations
during the day instead of going
home as they usually do. They will be
held as reserve force and from it 100 or
200 men can be massed at any point inside
the city limits within a few minutes. By
this way the chief is of the opinion that
the department will be able to cope with
any disturbance.
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work on the 90" and a quarrel resulted,
in which the Reading men drew revOlvers,
and declared that they would protect them
selves if interfered with
They left the hotel this morning at 9
O'Clock, and were escorted 10y Pinkerton
men to the "Qn yards Twenty seven more
switchmen from the East arrived this
morning, making 125 that reached here
last night and this morning.
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Death of a Journalist.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 3O.-N. K.
Sawyer, father of A. Il. Sawyer, chief
clerk of the post Office here, died at Mont
Grief Springs to-day. He was ono of the
oldest journalists in this city, having pub
lished the old sun and Press years ago.
He came here from Maine in December and
has been living with his son since.
He was United States Consul at Turks
Island for some time An Ellsworth Me
paper was published by him also some years
nreVinrs To his coming SOnth
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AUGUSTUS MUDDY FRONT.
The River at Standstin throughout
the Day.

4 q
the Day
AUGUSTA, March 30.-The river has not
risen perceptibly since noon, when it regis
tered 30 feet and S-inches. During the
morning portion of the canal bank near
Miller'S Touring mills gave way and all the
neighboring section has since been inun-
dated. In many portions of the city the
water reaches nearly to the second floors.
South from Walker street and east of
Campbell street for many squares
water is pouring through tue
streets aud boats ply freely. A large
wooden stage at the river wharves was
into the steamboats, moored there. Il is
houed that the water will have receded suf
ficently by tomorrow to permit the water
in the canal to be shut Off, so that the Gre
vase in the bank can be repaired
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Winter Park Personals.

WINTER PARK, FLA, March 3O-H. B.
Plant and a party of friends, and H. NJ
Flagle' and his party, left here to-day by
special train for a pleasure trip through
South Florida. The party will take
steamer from Tampa down Tampa bay to
enjoy day in fishing.
w F. Paige, of the Seminole Hotel, re-
turned this afternoon from New York.
where he had been called on business con-
corning the Hotel Katerskill, of which he
is manager
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Augusta's Incendierv Canqht.

AUGUSTA, GA, March 30.-Harper Hin
son, a colored man, was arrested to-day.
Lieut.. Hoad having cause to think him the
party who robbed and then attempted to
set fire to the premises of the Commercial
Club, called boat and padded to where
Hinson was water bound. When con-
fronted with the testimony he confessed
and pulled over 500 out of stove pipe,
where he had hid it. He had been employed
by the club and secured pass keys to the
premises
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
Suicide of a Bank Cashier.

JACKSON, MISS, March SOW. G. Col
VERY, cashier of the Crystal Springs Bank,
committed suicide in that place to-day by
shooting. A social disagreement of a
trihing nature is said TO have been the cause.
His financial accounts are all right.
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ROASTING OUT THE RATS.

Burlington Strikers Burn the Com
pany's Shop at Aurora.
CHICAGO, March 30.-The burning of the
paint shop of the Burlington and Quincy
Company at Aurora last night is attributed
TO incendiarism. Part of it was occupied
as hotel for the new engineers and fire.
men. The building was discovered burn
ing in three places simultaneously. The
men had barely time to escape, and some of
them were beaten as they sought other
shelter
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GERMANY's GREAT FLOOD.

Fifteen Villages Under Water in the
District OF Luneburg.
BERLIN, March 30.-Half of the district
of Luneburg is inundated and fifteen vii
lagos ii submerged Eight persons have
been drowned and 900 are homeless. The
river Elbe is rising
MANY VILLAGES LAID WASTE.
CVIENNA, March 30-The river Save has
overlooked its banks aud laid waste many
villages. Baron Arnold May was drowned
while assisting in the rescue of the inhabi-
tants of Tizaloka.
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,Sl,5Oo Damages for a Negro.

ALBANY, GA, March 80. Henry Glenn
(coored), of WaycroNs has been awarded
81 800 damages against the Brunswick and
Western railroad by the Supreme Court for
the crushing Il an arm.
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Fratricide at Gainesville.

ATLANTA, March 30.-To-day, near
Gainesville, DR.. Hardeman and his brother,
Q. j. Hardeman, quarreled about a fence
line. The latter struck his brother with
fence rail, fracturing mis- skull, which
caused death. The fratricide is in hiding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31

The only black hosiery that gives perfect
satisfaction and will not crock bears the
nams Of Smith 81 Angel. Sold by the best
de Tors
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ULMER's LIVER CORRECTOR,

ULMER's LIVER CORRECTION.
This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration OF tone and strength to the sys-
tenn. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other
ills, caused by disordered liver, it cannot be
excelled- Highest prizes awarded and in
dorsed by eminent medical men Ask for u
mer's Liver Corrector and take no other 500
bottle Freight paid to any address
B. F. ULNfER, NJ. D.,
Pharmacist, Savannah. Ga.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

ELECTION NOTICE.
City OF SAVANNAH J
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL. !
SAVANNAH, GA. March ed 1888.
Under and by virtue of a resolution adopted
by Council at meeting of March 7th, 1885 Coun-
Gil viii elect at its next regular meeting that is
to say. on WEDNESDAY, April 4th, 1888, an
HEALTH OFFICER, to till vacancy occasioned
by the death of DR.. j. T. Mcfarland Salary,
$1,000 per annum Applicants must hand in
their applications to the Clerk of Council at or
before O'Clock p. NJ. WEDNESDAY, April 4th.
1888.
By order of Council
FRANK f. REBARFR.
Clerk of Council
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MANY VILLAGES LAID WASTE.

A child can play the .Eolian Organ at
Davis Bros
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31

Let us see what 1t will cost you to put
your old Piano in thorough repair. Davis
Rtae
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31

Easter Cards in great variety at Davis
Bros
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31

Easter Cards from Raphel Tuck, at Davis
Bros.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
NOTICE.

The ARKWRIGHT COTTON MILL has
changed ownership and will resume operations
about list April under the name and title of
SAVANNAH COTTON MILL. 1t will be under
the management of
L. NJ. WAKEFIELD, Agent.
Hands wanted. Apply at the mill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
NOTICE.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All persons are hereby cautioned against har-
boring or trusting any of the crew Of the
Norwegian bark ALETTE, as no debts Of their
contracting will be paid by Master or
A R. SALAS & CO, Consignees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31

FIVE COLORS FOR FIVE CENTS.
For Kidney and Liver Complaint use Kieffer's
Liver Specific. An infallible remedy for all dis
eases of the Kidney and Liver. Dyspepsia,
Headache, Heartburn, etc.
EDWARD j. KIEFFER'S,
Drugs and Seeds corner West Broad and Stew
art streets.
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The Euabe lends tho world. Davis Bros
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MEETINGS.
TITLE GUARANTEE d LOAN COMPANY
OF SAVANNAH

The Stockholders will hold the regular an
nuai meeting at Metropolitan Hall, corner of
President and Whitaker streets, on MONDAY,
April I'd, at 7:3o O'Clock p. NJ The Directors
will submit their actings and doings for conlir-
nation. A full attendance is requested
Directors d. b. Lester. Henry Blum, Chas. H.
Dorsett, Geo. H. Stone. Geo. n. Nichols, Jacob
Cohen, A. R. Fawcett, NJ. j. Solomons.
ISAAC BECKETT, Secretary.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE City SURVEYOR. March go, 1888.
The ordinances of the city of Savannah re
quire that the City Surveyor shall establish the
line and grade for sidewalks.
All property owners are hereby required to
notify the City Surveyor of their intention to
set curb, in order that he may establish the
proper line and grade
The above will be done without cost to the
property owners
No grades or lines will be given until the curb
intended to be set is upon the ground.
j. DE BRUYN KOPS, JR., c. E.,
Acting City SURVEYOR
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
sAVANNAHYACHT CLUB.
FOR SALE.

TWENTY FIRST CLASS MULES.
W. Also, A FEW GOOD HORSES.
Apply to JAMES E. MORAN,
1O4 Bay street, or at Stable on New street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
MULES FOR SALE
EASTER EGGS DYES.

MARGARET AND FARM STREETS.
L. NJ RYATC
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Advertisements inserted under Special
Notices" UiH be charged 81 90 Square each
insertion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-31
OGLETHORPE REAL ESTATE COM
PAW

A meeting of this Company will be held at
Metropolitan Hall on TUESDAY April 3D., at s
O'Clock p. NJ. II is earnestly desired that every
Shareholder be present in person or by proxy
as important business viii be presented for
final action By order of
E. A. WE'LL, President
Ed. +. MELVILLE, Secretary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03

NEW YORK, Dec. 3-State Senator Henry
r. Low, who WAS the chairman Of the rail.
road committee Of the senate that unearthed
the secrets Of the Broadway railroad scandal.
in 1896, is dead He died on Saturday IN Dr.
Il. p Miller's sanitarium at Al West Twenty
sixth street, where he had been under treat
ment for several months for a complications
of kidney and bladder troubles. Mr.. Low
was born at Fallsburg, Sullivan county i'm
1928 His great-grandfather Of the same
name was a hero Of the revolution, and tha
first assemblyman from the county. The lats
senator got his schooling at home and in the
State Normal school in Albany, and became
first a school teacher and afterwart lawyer.
He had been in the senate since 1888.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 3.-For twenty
four hours two new cases of yellow fever are
reported and no deaths. Total cases 10 date.
4,690; deaths, 4lO The work Of disnfection
began this morning. For bed clothing,
blankets and wearing apparel three large
cylindrical vats have been prepared, where
the infected articles will be thoroughly puri-
fed with boiling water. The preparations
for the disinfection Of all articles which can
possibly contain germs Of the fever are very
thorough, and the work is being performed
IN the most careful manner under the super
vision Of the United States Maritime hopital
saryice officers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03
Robertsdale,s Mines stin F1oodaa

HUNTINGDoS, Pa, Dec 3-The bitumin-
GUS coal mines at Robertsdale, which were
flooded by the sudden flow Of back water.
covering forty acres, will not again be in
condition for working for some time, owing
TO the undermining of the tramways aud
other damage incident 70 the washout The
course OF the water was changed from the
mines by digging an artificial bed and run
ming the current in an opposite direction
but in spite Of this, though effecting the re-
lease Of the colliers, steady flow Of water
is still running through the mines Two
Worthington pumps, weighing 5 900 and z 3cO
pounds, have been in constant service night
and day, but the water still comes pouring
in. The forced idleness of the miners will
entail a very serious loss to them at this
season. The company's loss to property can
not DO aseertained.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03
CAMPBELL SPEAKS POSITIVELY.
He As,erts That MIR. Allison Has Been
Ofered "a Cabinet PositInn

10 aAeHNAAH AhhA AAAAtoh mas htNn
offered Cabinet Position.
LIMA, o., Dec. 3-F T. Campbell, who
was elected state railroad commissioner OF
Iowa by the handsome majority OF 10000,
is visiting in the city, and being a bosom and
confidential friend Of Senator Allison was
interviewed last evening as 70 Mr. Allison's
recent visit to Gen. Harrison. Mr.. Campbell
said; 1T can bs put down for certainty
that Senator Allison has been invited TO
President Harrison's cabinet and that the
portfolio offered TO him is that Of secretary of
the treasury. His accession would be es-
pecially gratifying to the great west, where
no is universally popular. II would be a new
departure on financial questions, as Wall
street has dictated the financial policy Of the
nation ever since the war The single
standard policy OF the present administra-
tion, the efforts OF both the President and the
secretary Of the treasury TO destroy silver as
a circulating medium. coupled with Mr.
Manning's recommendation against the issue
OF greenbacks coming into the treasury, was
distasteful 70 tho double standard advocates
all over the country, and was the direct cause
of the defeat Of Weaver, Anderson and other
independent congressman in the west, who
favored Clsvelands election and esulted in
tAi1 ANAAAA a " tila nNdhAtIAlE remnant GA Nib
greenback party in the west 70 the Repub-
lican party.
In the cabinet Mr. Allison would be one
Of the presidents most confidential and
trusty advisers or large experience in gov
ernment affairs, he is recognized as ono Of
the foremost tinanciers Of the nation, not
even excepting Sherman In the senate his
advice and counsel have beeus universally
sought and accepted as the highest author
ity. That he will accept the treasury port
folio is probably true, but no other place
would tempt him. As chairman Of the SEN
ate committee on appropriation be occupies
most exalted position, more influential
than cabinet position and with the rap
idly developing condition Of tho west Mr.
Allison will come TO the front with a formid-
able following as a presidential candidate
TO succeed Mr. Harrison
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03
A FEMALE pEFAuLTeR.
She Doctors tho Books in Approved style
speculates, and Departs,

She Doctors the Books in Approved STYLE
speculates, ana Departs,
HARRIsBuR0, Pa, Dec. 3-The defnlca-
tion Of Miss Boletta Hoge, a clerk in the
Office Of the collector OF internal revenue in
this city, is the talk Of the town. She lost
about e., 500 in stock speculation, and the
appointment Of new collector last week
alarmed her Three bondsmen have made
good the shortage in her accounts.
Miss Hoge has been head clerk in the Office
OF the collector Of internal revenue for some
years. Her brother received letter. post
marked Philadelphia, in which his sister said
that she was a defaulter, and had left town
10 avoid exposure Miss Hoge stated in a
business like way that she had taken some
$1,000 during the past year, and had lost
most Of it in specuations. An examination
OF the books showed that her method was TO
retain some Of the cash paid into the Office
each day and then doctor the books
A few days ago Miss Hoge informed
friend that it was her intention to take
trip TO Europe, and there is an impression
that she is now on the ocean Miss Hore
has not enjoyed an enviable reputation in
this city. She spent money lavishly In
the letter TO her brother from PHILADELPHIA.
she stated that the amount Of the defalca-
tion should be collected from a friend. a
lady wi whom she associated and who has
a fortune by inheritance
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec 3-For two
weeks past an unknown man has frequented
the center Of the city after dark, and as
saulted ladies who have been ON the streets
without an escort, striking them with suili-
cient force to prostrate them. On Thursday
evening he knocked Mrs John Robbins down
twice, and she has since been confined to her
bed with nervous prostration. Saturday
evening Mrs. Annie T. Soule was seized by
the man, but she struck him in the face. and
screamed so loudly that the fellow was
frightened away The police have not been
able 10 got on the track Of the scoundrel, and
a reign Of terror prevails among the ladies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03
CONGRESSMAN MLooRE's OPINION.
I'VE Must Accept the Enfranchised Negro
and Make the Best OF Him"

we Must Accept the Enfranchised Negro
and Make the Best OF Him"
WASHINGTON, Dec s. r. Representative
Klgore OF Texas, arrived here yesterday.
Speaking Of the result Of the election, he
said; "Air Harrison is going TO give Us
conserva i've, business-like administration.
do not expect any harsh measures toward
the south to be proposed by him. l do
not think he wants to do it, and 1 do not
think he would dare do so if he did want to.
The great business interests of the country
will not tolerate any renewal of old time
disturbances in the south. The negro ques-
tion is a very serious one. There is no doubt
about that. Especially is it so in states like
Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. In Texas
/ do no think we are so deeply concerned
about it. In some counties where there is a
large negro vote an agreement has been
made to divide up the offices between the
whites and the blaclls-the whites taking all
the offices in any way connected with finance,
the blacks in some cases going to the legis-
lature.n
"Then you would not disfranchise the
negro, if you couldF'
Il certainly would not now propose that
as remedy for the condition of affairs in
the south We might as well accept the en-
franchised negro and make the best Of him. y
he concludei
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03

Tho silver purchased during the year for
coinnge aggregated 2s,20S, sOi ounces, at
cost Of S24 ,237, 5A3, or an average of 05 a.
cents per ounce The seigniorage ON the coin
age of silver dollars coined during the year
amounted 60 s., ,407 ,9ss, and on subsidiary
coinage 10 S1l, ,l0l The seigniorage ON tho
coinage Of silver from July /. 1873, TO June
30 1855, have amounted 30 s4T $3.50, ,6Si
The production of gold and silver In the
United States for the calendar year 1887 is
estimated at S33, 100000 gold and S5s, ,S57 900
silver The production of gold in the worid
during the past four years has remained
nearly constant, ranging from Si0l ,694 900
in 1884 20 so 056, $50 ia 1888, while the pro
duction Of silver has increased In the last
four years about S25, ,OO0OOl, ranging from
6ii0 103, 900 in 1884 TO Si35, 0,4l0 in 1888.
The aggregate coinage Of the world during
1887 was: Gold, Si24, ,gl2, 100; silver, si0O, ,9sG,
sT7
The stock Of gold and silver coin in the
United States on July /, 1883 is estimated
to have heen Gold coin, $685., ,3l9, ,s87; silver
dollars, S209, 50S, 100; subsidiary silver coins,
$40, ,406, $40
AZ the same date there was gold bullion
awaiting coinage in the mints of the value OF
Sll0 A69,0ls; silver bullion, 81, $50, ,3SS; melted
trade dollars, S6.5l5,554 making a total
metallic stock Of 81 Oo2, ,429 063 OF this there
was in the treasury Of the United States
S594, ,533, 152; in national banks, si0s. 49, ia3.
and IN other banks and in general circula.
tiOn, S8a3, 46l 300
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03

AsBURY PARK, n. j., Dec 3-Ths armed
officers and citizens who have been securing
the woods south Of Smithburg for Thomas
Semon and his four sons, Moses, Jr, Samuel,
Joseph and Lane, the five men who tried to.
murder Forman Brown at a vendue LAST
Wednesday night, have succeeded in running
Samuel Semon down. He is now an inmate
Of tine Monmoth county Jail at Freehold
The posse Of officers has gone to Toms River
to search for the four other fugitives among
the charcoal burners in the woods south aud
west Of that place
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Burning ITSELF out.

CALUMET, Mich, Dec. 3,-A slight fall in
the temperature in the burning Calumet and
Hecla mine last night gives ground for hopo
that the fire is burning itself out The mine
win not be flooded, but the flames viii be
smothered and allowed to exhaust them
selves. Preparations are being made to send
down carbonic gas, the fire being 50 near tho
surface and there being a strong draught up
ward in the burning shaft. 1t is believed tha
flames viii die out in a few days, though
they NAV continue for weeks
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-12-03

The railwnT mail service shows an increase
OF 1900 miles and decrease Of ~ per cent.
IN tho rate Of cost per mile Travelled The
volume of business in the money order div-
sion was upward of si43, ,O0O, 900, and is self
sustaining, with a net profit to the govern
mont OF $4,000. The volume of ordinary
mail matter has largely increased, and It is
estimated that the revenue during the past
year would have been, without reductions Of
postage, upwards Of S7O,OOO,OOO Carefully
prepared statistics are submitted in every
branch Of the service demonstrating in the
opinion Of tho ps stmaster general increased
efficiency over previous years
Carefully prepared statistics are submitted
contrasting our service with that Of Great
Britain, Germany and France, demonstrat-
ing that in cheapness Of postage, gross rove
nuo and expenditures, number OF postoillces
extent Of mail routes, mileage OF mail service
and volume Of mail matter transmitted tho
postal system Of tho United States is the
leading one Of the world
Among the recommendations submitted
aro; The ownership by the government OF
postotilco buildings; allowance for rent for
third class postotlices; a revision OF the frank
ing privilege law, and that at tho termina-
ton Of existing contracts for tho manufnct-
ure d postage stamps, postal cards and
stamped envelopes the government take the
work into its own hands
THE NATIONAL COINAGE.
DR. James T. Kimball, director OF the
mint, in his annual report on tho operations
Of the mint service for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1898, shows the coinage of the year
to have been as follows.