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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
AID FOR OUR PORT.
Butchers of the Nation Pledged
10 the Deep Water Project.

70 the Deep water frOJscI.
Abe following letter, received Sunday
b. The Fort Worth board of trade, ex-
p,ai itself:
OrFICE OF SECRETARY OF THE BUTCHERS !
NATIONAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION,
ST. Louis, Mo-, October 10, 1888.
To Mr.. Max ElseI, Secretary Fort Worth Board of
Trade, Fort Worth:
Sri am directed by the presidents of
the international Range association and
the Butchers National Protective as
ISOLATION to extend through you to the
boards of trade of Texas, Colorado and
the southwest an earnest invitation for
those organizations, representing the
commercial interests of section of the
country in which cattle raising is the
leading industry, to send representatives
to the great meeting of cattlemen and
butchers to be held in the Exposition
building in st. Louis, November 20, 1888.
l haye noted with pleasure the recent let
ter from your board of trade, addressed
10 the boards of trade of Texas, Colorado,
and the Southwest, asking their support
for our meeting. l beg to assure you the
active support of the Fort Worth board
Of tc5d de for the success of the efforts
nov cling made for the establishment
or aompetitive cattle markets in the
United States, and the enactments by the
state If such sanitary laws in relation to
the beef trade as will raise the beef pro
duct above all suspicion of disease is
highly appreciated, and you may rely
upon our earnest support of the establish
ment of deep water harbor on the Texas
coast, which will prove an important fac
tor in securing competitive cattle markets.
The commercial prosperity of the great
southwest is largely dependent upon the
prosperity of the cattle industry, and we
feel assured if we are successful in obtain
ing for you harbor on your coast, which
will open to you all the markets of the
world with facilities equal to those en-
joyed by oar Atlantic seapOrts, that it will
be the means of benefiting not only the
cattle interests of your section but the in
terests of all your other industries. With
deep water harbor on your coast your
cattle will not be forced, as it is at
present, under unnatural and artificial
conditions, to the central market at
Chicago in competition with the cattle
that are naturally tributary to that mar
ket, and in consequence the success of
this measure will benefit the stock farmer
and cattle feeder of Illinois, Missouri
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, @, and their
support will in consequence be given
The butchers of central and eastern states
can materially assist you in securing the
appropriation you desire from congress
for your harbOr, and the support you are
giving them in their efforts to protect
their business against the attacks of the
monopolists, who are fast securing con-
| troll of the beef of the country, TO the in
| jury of all classes, will insure their sup
port in your behalf. Very respectfully,
Signed CHRIS BRoKATA,
| Secretary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
CHICAGO,

CHICAGO, October 23.-Cattle-Receipts,
5OO@5.S5; steers, 3.1O@3.25; stockers and
feeders, 2.OO@3.95; COWS, bulls and mixed,
1.25@3.OO; Texas cattle, 1.75@3.40; west
ern rangers, 2.30@3.45.
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; shipments, 8 900;
lower;q mixed, 5.40@5.70; heavy, 5,50@
5 so; light, 5.40@5.50.
Sheep Receipts, 1900; shipments,
1000; market steady; natives, 3.OO@
8. 10; western, 3.OO@3.9O; Texans, 2.OO@
3.45; lambs, 4,75@5.00.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, October 23.-Cattle-- Receipts
$500; shipments, 600; market stronger;
choice heavy native steers, 4.40@5.60;
fair to good steers, 4.4005.00; butchers
3.35@4.40; stockers and feeders, 2.10@
800; rangers, cornfed, 3O0@4.1O; grass
fed, 2.10@410.
Hogs-Receipts, $500; shipments, 300;
market steady; choice heavy, 5.55@5.70;
packing, 5.35@56O; light grades, 5.25@
5.45.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; shipments,
-; market steady; fair to choice, 300
@465.
KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS CITY, October 23.-The Live
Stock Indicator reports:
Cattle - Receipts, 9,641; shipments,
1910; steady; good to choice cornfed,
4.75@5.25; common to medium, 325@
5O stockers and feeders, 1.6O@3.35;
grass range steers, 160@3.15; COWS,
1.25@2.7O.
Hogs-Receipts, 1883; shipments,
PIG; good to choice, 5.45@5.55; common
to medium, 4.6O@5.35.
Sheep-Receipts, 945; good to choice
muttons, 3.5O@3.75; common to medium,
100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
COTTON MARKETS.
AUSTIN.


AUsIly October 23;M55F;q}IloySing are local quota,
good middling, SIC; midding fair, 91sc.
GALVESTON.
GALVESTON, October 49, Especial Cotton
Spots closed firm at l-16C advance. Gross receipts
7,42l bales; sales, 2,37l bales exports, - bales !;
shipment Cosstswise, - rail shipments, - ;
stock 16S bales G}FdiHfa ?l8G good 9Tdi
good middling, 92lc; middling fair, lO15C.
NEW YORK.
New YORK, October % .Cotton.-Spots firm; mid
ding, 934c; do Orleans, 975c; sales to. day, 164
bales.
FUTURES
Futures c osed firm; sales, 49,, 200 bales. Octo
Der, 9.54c: November, 9.3Sc; December 9.12c;
January, gS9c; February, 9g2c; March, lO;O2c;
April, 1O.O1C: May, 102OC; June, 1925; July,
lO29c; August 1O3lc,
LIVERPOOL.
LIVERPOOL October Cotton-Spots quiet,
with moderate inquiry. Sales, 5000 bales, of
which 1905 balss were for speculation and ex-
port, and included 5,400 bales American.
FUTURES.
Futures opened firm, to points higher; ruled
steady; clOaed firm, to 3points higher than yes
terdays close. September: October, 55Od asked
October November, 5.35d bid; November, Deem
her, 5 .29d asked; December-JsnHary, 5.2Id asked
January February, 5.27d asked; Februsry-Narch,
527d bid March.April, 5.2Si bid; April-May, 8 god
asked; May-June, 1891 asked.
NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, October %. special. l-Cotton-
Spots firm. Middling, 7-l6C; low middling,
1516c; good ordinary, 13-l6c net receipts,
81 52T bales: gross receipts, SI3 bsles exports
to Great Britain, 252 bales: exports to CONT,
nens, - bales; exports to France, 1000 bsles;
sales, $3.50 bales stock, IL. 628 bales.
FUTURES.
Futures opened steady, . to 9 points higher;
ruled and closed steady, to points higher than
Yesterdays close October, 92S 3Oc; November,
923 2l; December $50; January, 9.4t4lc: Feb
ruary, oslo: March, 9.61-62c; April, 9.Il-12c;
May, 9Sl-S3c; June, 9.91-93:; July, 10000
Sales, 1890 bales.
CLOSING PRICES IN LEADING MARKETS.
GALVESTON, October %. Especial The leading
spot markets closed to-day, as follows: Liverpool
quiet and unchanged; sales, $4,000 bales. New
York, firm and unchanged; sales, 1853 bales. New
Orleans, arm as revised; good midi ling, mlddllng
fair and fair lilo higher; other grades unchanged;
sales, - bales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

The rapid increase of the foreign popu-
lation III France is causing great concern
to the government. Since 1886 no less
than $4,000 Belgians, 265,000 Italians,
100000 Germans, $4,000 Swiss and $4,000
Spaniards have gone into France in addi-
ton to the foreign population previously
resident there. In 1851 there were but
$4,000 foreigners in a total population of
nearly 36OOO,OOO. In 1886 the foreign
population exceeded 100000, while the
native population remained nearly sta
tiOnary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
Financial and Commercial
A d.

OFFICE OF DAILY AND WEEKLY STATESMAN, !
AUSTIN, October %.
There has been very little to note in the
situation since our last weekly report, ex.
cept continued advance in cotton at GAL
weston, and consequently in the local
Austin market. The wholesale has been
satisfactory, and there was fair demand,
chiefly for staples and winter goods. In
the retail trade business done has been
moderate, checked somewhat by the bad
weather Monday and Tuesday. The few
changes in local prices will be found in
the prices current below.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

Hamburg and Bremen have finally sur
rendered most of their ancient privileges
as free Hanse towns, aud become incor-
porated in the general German customs
system. They still retain the right of
representation in the Prussian and Ger
man parliaments. Extensive improve
ments have been made in contemp lation
of the change. Whole blocks of old houses
have been demolished, new warehouses and
new quays built and the wharf quarter
transformed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

No. s7-The counties of Arkansas, CAL
houn, Dewitt, GoIisd, Jackson, Refugio
and Victoria shall elect two representa-
tives.
No. s8-The county of Cameron shall
elect one representative.
No. 89-The counties of Blsnco, Comal
and Gillespie shall elect one representa-
tive.
No. 9O-The county of Gonzales shall
elect one representative.
No. 91-The counties of Caldwell,
Guadalupe and Hays shall elect two repre-
sentatives.
No. 92-The county of Harris shall elect
one representative.
No. 93-The counties of Smith and
Gregg shall elect one representative.
No. 94-The counties of Wood and
Rains shall elect oHe representative.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
FUTURES.
leading futures closed as follows:

Leading futures closed as follows:
Wheat-No. 2 October, 1.124; Novem-
Der, 1.123; December, LA; May, 1.1338.
Corn-No.2 October, 1890; November,
411@c; December, 4715c; May, $500.
Mess pork-Per barrel, Novemb bel, 1850;
January, 1855; May, l4.75.
Lard-October, s 20; November, 1918;
January, S.2212; May, 8.3712.
Short ribs October, 775; January,
1879.
CASH QUOTATIONS.
Flour-Prices irregular.
No. 2 spring wheat, 1.1115@11214; No
red, 1.111a@1.124.
No. 2 corn, 1890.
Mess Pork-14,883@15.00.
Lard-8.75@8.SO.
Short Rbs-Sides Qoose) 7.75.
Dry Salted-Shoulder (boxed) 9.37R
Sides-Short clear (boxed) 8.50@8. rs
ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, October 23.-Flour-Quiet,
but steady.
Wheat-Lower; cash, 1919; Decem-
Der closed at 1,1O15@1.1O58; May, 1.1258.
Corn-Lower and dull; cash, 3812c; Oc-
tober closed at $3.50 bid; year, 80 &c bid;
January, $3.50; May, 9518@354c.
Cornmeal-2 .05.
Whisky-Steady at LA.
Proyisions-Very dull.
Pork-15 25.
Lard-Prime steam, nominelly 8,1218
@825.
Dry salt meats-Shoulders, 8.25@8 80;
longs and ribs, 1921 short clear, 8. 5O@
S.6215.
Bacon-Shouldera, $50; longs ana ribs,
9OO@9.1215; short clear, 9.25@9.5O.
1.5O@13. 90,
Baling stuffs-Bagging steady; "
pounds, 1112c;2 pounds, 1870.
Iron cotton ties-120@1.25.
NEW YORK,
New York, October 23.-Flour-Dull
Wheat-Dull. Spot, No. red LOG LOG
Options closed: October, 1925; Novem-
Der, 1.1O38; December, 1.12$8; January
1.1312; May, Liz.
Corn-Low. Spot No. 2, 1870. OPP
tions closed: October, 4914c; November
1880; December, 5O4c; January, 1890
May, 48c.
Coffee-Options opened barely steady
1890 points lower, closed firm, 5@1i
points up. Sales, $3.50 bags, including
October, 13.75@l3.90; November, 10 $50
1856; December, 129O@13 80; January
12.8O@19,2O; spot Rio,fair cargoes, 1870
Wool-Quiet and firm. Domestic
fleece, 20@35c; pulled, 23@36c; Texas
14@23c.
Sugar-Raw, easy; trife more demand
refining, 5 11-16@555c; refined, quiet
Rce-Strong; quiet.
KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS CRY, October 23.-Wheat-
Stronger. No. 2 red cash, LOO asked
May, LOS asked.
Corn-No. 2 cash, 29c bid; year, 28$5t
bid; January, 2S1ac bid; May, goo bid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
Beauty and Fragrance.

These are both attributes of the lovely.
Beauty of the teeth, fragrance of the
breath, are twin benefactions conferred
by SOZODONT. The queens of society,
the brightest ornaments of the lyric and
dramatic stage, the refined everywhere
commend it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
Rrin pinp GladneSS

To millions, pleasing their palates and
cleansing their systems, arousing their
Livers, Kidneys, Stomachs and Bowels to
a healthy activity. Such is the mission of
the famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Sold in SOC and 81 bot
ties by all leading druggists. NJ. A. Cros-
by, agent, Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

With the federal building under way,
the extension of the new Grand Central
hotel, and the new Sheldon building,
corner of Utah and st. Louis streets, be-
gun, the 300 feet of new frontage On cur
pretty little plaza will appear as if some p
thing was being done in Ell Paso. The
hereafter of this city is promising, and
brilliant without doubt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
WOOL MARKET.
ST. IOuIS

ST. LOUIS, October 23.-Wool-Stesdy,
but quiet; bright medium, 16@23]zc G:
coarse, braid, 11@20c; low sandy. 100
lie; fine light, 13@2Oc; fine heavy, To
lie; tub washed 2S@341ac.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
Hernia.

Rupture cured without drawing of
blood or loss of time to patient.
Piles and diseases of the rectum cured
without pain or detention from business.
No pay required until cure is effected.
Office hours q. m. to p. IN.
W. d. GoRToN, NJ. D.,
9l9 Congress avenue, Austin, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
GRAIN AND PROVISION MARKETS
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, October 23.-Wheat is IN
changed; fair business was done, princi-
pally in May; operators are keeping off of
December; the feeling was weak, and close;
1870 lower for December and 15c lower for
May than yesterdays close. Corn was
neglected at 11a@14c lower than yester-
day, the greater decline being on near fu-
lures. Speculative trading in pork was
brisk, mainly for January delivery; the
close was weak. Lard ruled quiet and
weak. Short ribs were fairly active.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

Every family should be provided with a
bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t is a
specific for colds and coughs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

Is your life worth 20 cents? If it is do
not neglect a cough or cold. Use DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup at once, and be cured
by that never failing remedy.
Anyone suffering from rheumatism or
neuralgia would do we'll to use Salvation
Oil, Price 20 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
MONEY.

NEW YORK, October 23.-Money on call
easy at 1902 per cent; last loan at IL
per cent; closed offered at per cent.
Sterling exchange, dull but steady at
4.84 for sixty day bills and 1874 for
demand
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New YORK, October 23.-Bonds and
stocks closed at following prices bid:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
FINANCIAL.
EXCHANGE.
COIN VALUES.
SECURITIES.

SECURITIES.
Boston, October 23.-Mexican AZ,
6514@651ac; scrip, 991a@1OO; common,
1875 @134c.
MONEV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

UTANTED-To rent small farm of about 70
w acres, in cultivation must have wood wsti
and some pasture; will lease for two or more
years. Address, stating price, Jno. Eschler, care
Statesman, Austin, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25
KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CRY, October Wheat
Stronger. No. 2 red cash, 100 asked;
May, LOS asked.
Corn-No. 2 cash, 300 bid; year, 2S$8c
bid; January, 2S1ac bid; May, goo bid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-25

68D Austin Negcia.es lien notes and losl9, a.Ss
$50 to $4,000, 81 low rates On improved I.I y
Tbi= Ia a home company With p7inclpai ou's
Austin.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

THE steamer John II. Hanna was burned
at Plaquemine, La, on the 25th. OF the
100 persons on board at the time of the dis
aster only fourteen are known to have
been saved.
FOURTEEN prisoners made their escape
from tie Hamilton county, Tenn, jail on
the 25th
TIE town of Marbiehead, Mass, was de-
stroyed by fire on the 25th. Loss 1000.
A MEETING of the wool growers of the
United States will be held at Washington
January 10th.
ADvICEs of the 25th from Wahalak,
Miss, the scene of the late race troubles,
are to the effect that three negroes have
been captured, but their names are with
held.
AT Cabin Creek, Ark, the depot was
broken open on the night of the oath and
200 jugs of whisky, sent there G. .. d., to
be delivered the next day, were broken.
There is a very strong sentiment prevail
ing in that town against what is called
the jug trade.
The slFhite Caps" of Bracken county,
Ky., have issued notice warning the ed
itors OF the Augusta papers to leave the
county at once. The editors have armed
themselves and are keeping sharp look
| out for the enemy.
BAXTER COURT, the handsomest office
building in Nashville, Tenn, was destroyed
by fire on the oath. The building cost $50,
| 600 and was insured for S35 900.
PASSENGER TRAIN No. 3, on the main
stem Of the Louisville and Nashville rail
road, telescoped passenger train 10. % OF
of the Knoxville branch at Bardstown
junction, on the oath. Two passenger
were killed and nine injured.
THE Chattanooga Water Company filed
for record on the oath mortgage given to
the Farmers Loan and Trust Company OF
New York, to secure 100000 in 6 per
cent. twenty five year bonds.
THE postoffice at Givens, Carroll county,
Tenn. will be discontinued January 10th,
| because no one desires the duties Of post
master.
FRANK H. SCHNEIDER, young German,
died ct Washington Oh the oath, from
| drink. He is known to have spent over
5000 in six weeks time.
| A FAMILY Of five persons were poisoned
at st. Paul, Mimi, on the 9th, by eating
cream puffs.
| COLLECTIONS of internal revenue during
the past FIVE months amount TO SJ3,O9l, 1856,
| being an increase of 1921, ,lSS over the
collections during the corresponding period
of last year.
JESSE TAYLOR, an old and respected citi-
zen, was murdered near Gadsden, Ala, on
the oath, while trying to prevent difficult
tv between Arch Craze aud II. l.. Lam
CASTER
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29
FIF'TlETH CONGRESS,

IN the senate, on the 10Th, House bill to In
corporate the American Historical Association
was passed. resolution calling on the Secre-
tary OF the Navy for Information concerning
the expenditure Of SS25, 900 appropriated in the
last naval Appropriation bill for the construc-
Sioh anu repair OF vessels, was adopted Dis
cussion OF the Tariff bill was resumed and oc
cupled the hours, with the exception or a short
executive session. until adjournment In
tne House the conference report on the bill to
retire General A. j. Smith, with the rank of
Colonel OF cavalry was agreed to- Considera-
ton OF bill reported from the committee ON
accounts, authorizing the appointment o,
CLERKS TO Senators and Representatives not
chairmen OF committees, was refused and the
remainder OF the session was taxen up in the
consideration OF appropriation bills.
In the Senate on the 20th, resolution for
the adjournment of Congress from December
II 10 January was agreed to. BY unanimous
consent IL was agreed that voting on the Tariff
Dill and amendments shall begin at D. m
January q. The Tariff bill was briefly consjd-
ered.- In the House, the adjournment reso-
luton was passed, and consideration of the
River and Harbor bill was resumed The read
Ing OF the bill by paragraphs having been en-
tered upon, the committee rose, and the House.
at five O'Clock, adjourned
In the Senate, on the 2ist, the Public Print
ing Deficiency Dill, appropriating So 900 for
printing and 5000 for observations OF tie
eclipse of the sun on the 1st of January, was
passed. A resolution was agreed to calling on
the Secretary OF the Treasury for statement
or bond purchases since March 4. 1885, Consid-
Grafton of the Tariff bill was then resumed on
the cotton-manufaoturlng schedule. Several
bills OF minor Importance were taken from the
calendar and passed, and the Senate, after a
brief executive session. at five o'clock ad-
journed until January ,. ..... In the House, res
olution was adopted asking the President for
information touching affairs in Madagascar.
The House then, in committee CT the whole,
took up the Nicaraguan Canal bill, considerd-
tion Of which was completed, and the bill re-
ported 70 the House, after which adjournment
for the holidays was taken.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

IT i said that the persistent smuggling
Of opium into the United States is con-
ducted by syndicate organized for the
nnrpose. with capital of $5,000,oO0.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

THE wavs and means committee, on the
o,tb recommended an appropriation of
$4,000 to supply deficiency IN the Gov
arnmert printing Office.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

FIVE Columbia College students were
arrested for creating a disturbance at the
B;jou New York City Theater on the
92d. They were subsequently fined $40
each
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

DEsERTERs from the Arab camp near
Suakim say that there is strong Arab
force at Handoub, where large number
Of the dead from the field of the late bat
tle were taken.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29
NEWS IN BRIEF.
cOmpIled from Various Sources.

co,oxrr JAMES F. CASEY, Mrs. Grants
brother-in-law, died IN " ashihs'oh on
the NIGHT of the I'D.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

THE british Government, on the 10th,
...in-ad Inn n j adiscontinuance Of the reinforce
.,-,,l+ oe The Mediterranean stations.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

A CONVENTION of South Dakota Demo-
Gratis met at Mitchell, on the 10Th, to urge
upon Congress the early admission Of the
south half of the Territory to Statehood,
under the Sioux Falls Constitution.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

EDWIN BOOTH, Lawrence Barrett and
Joseph Jefferson have joined in the move
ment Of American actors against the i'm
portation of foreign actors to America
under contract to play in this country.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

IT is stated that huge syndicate, con :
trolling a capital of $S,0o0,000, has been
formed by Henry Willard to buy up and
operate large list of electrical patents,
including the stock-ticker service, and
Edison electric lighting and other inven-
inns
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29
SLAUGHTER AT SUAKIM,

A Bloody Battle Fought with the Arabs
and Dervishes Intreucied Around Suak-
tm-The Allied British and Egyptian
Forces Win Signal Victory. Complete
ly Routing the Enemy with Fearful
Sla ghter.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

AN extensive religious revival is going
On among he colored people Of Jefferson
yille Ind, conducted by white lad sew
enteen years old, named Harvey Smith.
The boy is an eloquent speaker and pro-
fesses to cure diseases by faith and the
laying on Of hands.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

Mr.. GLADSTONE started from London
for Italy on the 10Th. His arrival at Dover
was greeted by thousands of his admirers,
who cheered him enthusiastically. The
channel was rough during the voyage and
q heavy fog prevailed.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

THE Secretary of the Treasury has
granted Surgeon-General Hamilton of
the Marine Hospital Service leave of alb
sence for sixty days from January l, 1899,
which period that officer will spend in
Chicago.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

THE coal operators in the Hooking,
Sunday Creek and Shawnee (O.) valleys,
have formed pool to regulate the output
and selling price of coal for the coming
year. The pool controls about two-thirds
Of the output of the State.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

GENERAL BENZ. 4. BRUCE, one OF the
trainers of the present Constitution of
New York, formerly Inspector-General,
Canal Commissioner and member of the
Assembly, died on the 21st, at his home in
Canastota Y. Y, aged seventy six years.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

Wholesale discharges of conductors
b. the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Com
pany between Albuquerque, N. NJ, and
Mojave, Cal, have recently been made.
Fifty conductors, of both passenger and
freight trains, have been dismissed.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

THE Treasury Department officials were
again excited on the 2lst, over the return
OF several twenty-dollar National bank
notes that were supposed to have been
previously redeemed, cancelled and de-
stroyed.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-12-29

THE magnificent Lower Mississippi
steamer Kate Adams, plying between
Memphis, Tenn, and Arkansas City, Ark,
was burned on the morning of the 23d near
Commerce, Miss. Thirty-two people lost
their lives.