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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16
PORTLAND MARKET.
THE VOLUME F. BUSINESS LARGE
FOR THIS SEASON OF YEAR.
Overtaxing the Facilities OF the Trans
portation Companies-Bank Clear
ances in Excess or Last Year.
a Decline in Sugar.

The trade situation has developed no
new or important feature since the close
of last week. The distributive move
ment of merchandise has continued
fairly active in most lines, aud through
out the interior the mark eting of the
crops, the rellenishing Of supplies and
the activity i'll all manufacturing indus
tries makes tn volume of business in
progress excessive, even for this season
Of the year. The transportation compa-
MES still report that the offerings of
freight are overtaxing their rolling stock
facilities, and the hank clearances show
that so far as the banks are concerned
the volume of business is in excess of
last year.
GROCERIES.
Sugars, Golden G 61sc. extra & SIC,
dry granulated 754c, cube, crushed and
powdered she. Coffee: Guatemala 20
@221a, Java 3G@32c, Costa Rica 2fa
221ac, Mocha 3715c, Rio 22@23c,
roasted Java 30@32c, Arbuckle's roasted
25c.
PROVISIONS.
Oregon ham 13@I3Kc, breakfast bacon
12R@I3c sides 9@l0c, Eastern ham II .
@l4c, breakfast bacon l219c, sides 9c34
shoulders &c. Lard 834c.
FRUITS.
Apples 81, lemons So, Sicily $3.50.
DRIED FRUITS.
Apples 4@5c, evapurated 6@6 nc sliced
SC, pears Sc, peaches 8@l0c, Oregon
plums 3@4, petite prunes 5@6c, German
so @Gc, prUnes, Italian ic, silver 5000,
California figs &c, Smyrna figs 14@15c,
ap, icots l3@14c, raisiDs $l.75@2.25 per
box.
VEGETABLES.
Potatoes, new, 90c@$l, sweets 124c
per tb, onions 85c.
DAIRY PRODUCE.
Butter, Oregon fancy 35c, dairy
25927 &c, common 10@12kc. Eastern
25c, California 2712c.
EGGa.
Oregon eggs 50; Eastern 2716c.
PoCLTkl.
Chickens So 50@3.75. old hens $4.OO
@$j.50, ducks $3.50 geese $40, turkeys
l4c per ID.
Valley l7@19c, Unpque I9@2Oc, East
ern Oregon l0@l4c.
Hops o@8c for Oregon, 6@9c for
Washington.
GRAIN.
Wheat, $1.221s and 81 Is are the max
imim bids for Valley and Eastern Ore
goa. Oats 40@4216c for choice.
FLOUR.
Standard $500, other brands $3.7!
03 80,
FRESH WHAT'S.
Beef, COWS. 21ac, H. cf light, 234c, beef,
prime, Sc, hogs live, 4@419c, mutton,
live, "a @3c; calves, live, JG8c.
Hay $I5@l7 per ton, bran $l4.50,
chop, $l8@2O, shorts $16.5O, barley $2l
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16
a SIREAK OE BLACK.
InvariabIe Rule by which to Detect the
Presenc.. of African Blood.

InvariabIe Rule by which to Detect the
Presenc.. of African Blood.
Captain D. c. Terry has an almost
exhaustless fund of quaint or unusual
stories, incidents or information at his
command. Most of his stock he has
gathered in his own varied experiences
and observations. Let him lean back
in comfortable arm chair and get his
thoughts turned toward "reminiscences
and he is sure to interest his auditors.
He was born and grew to manhood in
Tennessee, when the institution of
slavery was in it's prime. He grew up
to believe it wrong, his mother instill-
ing the belief into his mind from in
fancy.
but | saw enough of slavery myself
to set me against it" said the Captain
a few days ago, in speaking Of this
period of his career. I'm several in
stances | saw slave children sold whose
veins contained so much of their mas
ter's blood that their skins were with
out tinge of the African color except
in the invariable stripe down the spina!
column. Such things as that were so
plainly and horribly wrong that l
needed no teaching in order to know
it. Between selling human beings who
were partly white and those entirely
black, | some way couldn't find any
line where the wrong ended and the
right began.
''What do | mean by the stripe down
the spinal column? Why. l supposed
YOU knew the presence of African blood
in any person, no matter how slight
the proportion, can be instantly de-
tected by dark line along the spine.
Even an octoroon, with complexion
and features purely caucasian, invaria-
bly, has this line of dark. 1t is never
failing proof of mixed blood. The mark
is not always black, but is considera-
bly, darker than the rest of the surface
of the body.
Since you didn't know that, per-
haps you don't know that colOred
child at its birth is as light cOlored as
white one. You wouldn notice any
difference in the color at all. In three
or four hours after birth the skin be-
gins to turn dark. and in a short time
becomes as black as the child is des-
tined TO be dr~i1g its life. ."-Indianap-
olis News
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16
LurHER's WEDDING RING.

A Curious Relic of the Great Reformer
Owned by Newark Man.
Adolph Seeman, of Newark, n. j.,
has rema rkable relic in his possess
sion. 1t is nothing less than the ring
which Martin Luther, the founder of
Professionalism placed on the Gaset-e,ff
his bride on his wedding day. The
ring is of pure gold, antique in design,
curiousy wrought and fully 365 years
old. The claims in favor of the au-
thenticity of the relic are certainly
strong.
Seeman. who is a professional con-
jurer by occupation, is the son of the
late Baron Harding Seeman, of Sweden.
The Baron was famous conjurer in
his day and nation. AS Seeman tells
the story, an elderly noble woman
died thirty years ago in castle in the
suburbs of Stockholm. As there were
no claimants to her property the State
took charge of it and sold the castle
and its contents at auction. A gentle
man named Hammer purchased the
entire collection of jewelry, among
which was the ring referred to-
Not being familiar with the history
Of the ring. he disposed of it to Baron
Seeman for S.. A few years later,
when the Baron and his son were visit
ing America. a copy of the German
monthly Gastenlaube. published at
Dresden, came to them, containing an
illustration of ring for which the city
of Isleben, Germany, the great reform
er's birthplace, offered reward of
81 900. The illustration and accom-
panying description Tailed exactly
with the ring in the Baron's possession,
and the latter at once started for Ger
many to lay claim to the reward.
There was no difficulty in establish
ing the fact that the ring was in reality
Luther's wedding ring, but upon sec
ond thought the Baron concluded not
to sell for the amount that had been
offered. Accordingly he returned to
America with the remarkable relic
adorning his finger. and three years
ago, when his death took place, the
ring became the property of his son,
who to-day would scarcely part with it
for mint of money.
AS an illustration of the skill eX-
hibited by the artisans of three. centu-
ries ago. Luther's wedding-ring fur
nishes a marked example. Although
considerably worn by It's long period Of
existence. it is in almost perfect con-
dition. Upon one of the broad yet
delicately- reconstructed sides the cruci-
fxion of Christ is admirably delin-
eated.
The figure is stretched on the cross,
with the nails in the feet and one in
either hand, as familiarized by the old
masters. A spear scourge, cap of
Roman soldier, all emblematic, and
even the dice with which the garments
of the Saviour were gambled for, are
all clearly depicted. On the opposite
side the pillar of a Jewish temple is
presented with the sword of Justice
overheard.
A ladder rope-the latter winding
about the pillar-a sponge and ham
mer, suggestive of every incident in
the death scene, are clearly shown,
and on the cross-tree appears the let
ters, Il. n R. l." (Jesus Nazarenus
Rex Judee). A powerful glass re-
veals the initials IN. L." on the in
terror while the whole is surmounted
by small ruby, beautifully set, and
supposed to typify the blood that
flowed from the Saviour's side.-N. Y.
Mail and Express.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16
PITH AND POINT.

People who call each other liars
often get hurt for telling the truth
Merchant Traveller.
"A wife owes duty to her hus-
band, and the husband. as in courtesy
bound, pays the debt. -Binghamton
Leader.
Man will never be free agent so
long as woman chooses either to rule
or bamboozle him. milwaukee, Jour
nal.
The man who keeps a secret from
his wife may be a discreet man, but he
teaches his wife to keep secret from
him by doing it.-Atchison Globe
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16

Peach trees will sometimes partially
renew themselves if the dead limbs and
twigs are cut away. In this manner
a tree may be induced to bear wear or
two longer, but when the tree is old, and
the new wood grows slowly, it may be Of
little advantage to attempt to prolong its
existence.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16

The longer the corn fodder remains
stacked in the field, the darker it will be-
come in color from exposure, and the
greater the deterioration in the quality
of the blades Bright fodder is more
highly rehshed by the stock, as it is ten
der, while exposed fodder gradually be-
comes tough.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-11-16
PULLMAN WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER
HOME AND FARM.
How to Kill Horns on Calvns-The Time
to Apply Lima-About the
Care of Swine.

AS the grass decreases give hay to the
cows, thus gradually making the change
from green to drv food. Ii the change is
made suddenly the cows will fall off in
milk. As an assistance to the green
food (Which will soon become scarce)
give sliced turnips, beets or carrots.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
FISH AND PRODUCE.
The Great su.cs" an Energetic Firm Has
Made in tire business.

Yesterday afternoon a TINES reporter
visited the large business house of Messrs
Fox & Rider No 1929 east Main street.
a firm composed of two vigorous. ener-
retic men who DO he bulk OF the whole
sale business in the tiuny tribe that sup
plies the tables Of Richmond and Man
chester. whose population is nea-ly lO0,-
600. lie saw for himself yesterday forty
one barrels OF shad from the waters
Of Florida. Georgia, the two Carolina :
and Virginia were sold In response 10
questions Mr. Fox said that since
January first. about six hundred and
FITS barrels OF -had had been consigned
10 Richmond, of which the firm of Fox
d Rider had received six hundred. IL
J. a surprise 20 Us that Richmond people
consume so many. but We have educated
their taste and they want them
The firm began during he present sea
son 10 import Southern shad, and nave
made an immense business OUT OF II. ne
result is that they have become the agents
for Richmond OF al the fisheries North
south. East. and West They intend 10
still further increase their business ana
in order 20 do 80 will arrange TO supply
people AMI dealers along the lines OF tue
railroads leading from Richmond, "a
that consignecs can always obtain me
highest prices.
This firm also does prominent bust
nc-s in produce az 1909 east Cary. Il i
the leading house FOR Florida oranges
selling Yesterday a large cargo at - pei
box. straight Nith them energy anc
push seems 10 be their motto.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19

Judge Wexford yesterday granted a
charter 10 the Richmond Chemical
Works. The capital stock is 10 be not
less than one hund'e ed thousand dollars
nor more than five hundred thousand
dollars, divided into shares OF one
hundred dollars each The company is
empowered TO hold real estate not ex.
ceeding fifty acres The principal
Office Is 10 be in Richmond and the
chief bushes, In Virginia, and 10 DO the
manufacture, purchase and sale OF fer
tllizers, chemicals. &c.
The officers are. James G. Tins.
ley, Of lenrioo, president. 5. "
Trayefs, Of Richmond, secretary and
treasurer; Directors James C.. Tinsley
Henrico; l. Davenport, Jr., T. \. saund.
ers, ;. W Travers, Stanhope Boiling and
Z. A. Saunders, j., all OF the oity OF
Richmond.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
SHOOTING AFFAIR.
Dir. Charlie, =. straus Fires at "a Negro but
Misses Hin.

Yesterday afternoon, al 80 o'clock, Il
fght occurred In the Palace bar-rOom,
No. s0s east Broad street between Mr..
Charles l. Straus and negro named
Charles Sampson.
The negro used some very insulting
language TO Mr. Straus, whereupon he
struck the negro with billiard cue.
Sampson then went out on the street
and cursed M StTaus. Daring
him out OF the house He went out un-
armed. and told sampson TO leave the
place. Sampson again cursed him, when
Mr.. Straus ran back into the baT-r0Om
and got his pistol, and when he came
out sampson ran up 10 the corner or
Eighth and Broad. followed by Mr.
Siraus, sampson turned and threw
rock at his pursuant. missing
him He then picked up anoh-
or rock and started 10 throw
it, when Mr. Straus remarked If
YOU hlt me, | will Kill YOU the negro
then threw the brick. striking MIR. Straus
on the leg Nr Straus cred al the negro
but missed him. Just then Sergeant
Tomlinson aud Policemen Farley and
Burnett came up and arrested them, and
took the parties 10 the Second police
station. They were both bailed to ap.
pear before the Police Court this morn
ing.
Mr siraus was placed under bond for
$500, with George Stokes as his security.
Sampson was bailed for the sum OF
$500, T. A. Randolph becoming his
bondsman
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
They W ere MaTIIeh.

Yesterday morning, al the Henrfco
County courthouse. Overton Miller was
before Squire Vincent on the charge OF
seducing Egelina Booker under promise
Of marriage. The parties were all col
ored. Miller did not like the prospect
of going to the penitentlary or had too
much affection for his partner, 30 be an
nounced bis willingness TO got married.
A license was at once obtained
from Clerk Waddill, but who should be
the preacher This was easily settled
Squire CHM, who unites in himself The
duties OF Justice of the peace OF Henrico
county and the profession Of attorney
and counsellor-at-law, Is also minister
OF the Methodist Church. lie was in his
office IN the courtyard and promptly re-
sponded He made the couple man and
wife, and the warrant was thsreupOn
dismissed.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
THE PuRIN BALL.



The Feast of Purim was celebrated
last night by the Hebrew circles Of this
city AZ Belyidere Hall By grand masQue-
rade ball. The Feast of Purim celebrates
the deliyefance OF the Jews by Queen
Esther. when through her influence they
were saved from wicked Usmau, and
many thousands OF Persians were slain
in Shushan, the palace. The scene last
night was as bright a. the cause which IL
celebrated was joyful. and manga fair
lady danced who could have We'd with
Queen Esther IN beauty.
Among the ladies present, and their
representations. were Miss Minnie tew.
lit. Daughter OF the Regiment, Miss Rosa
Lichtenstein, Carmen; Miss Mamie
Siraus. OLD maid in search Of her nus
band. Mrs II. II BloOmburg, Wheat Girl.
Misses Henberg, Angle, Whiilock.
Block. Goldenberg, and Bl00mberg rep
resented a rainbow; Miss Lyon, cook,
Miss Levy, Maguerette; Miss Camp
lawn tennis. Barney Myers, Little
G00dy Two shoes
Among the gentlemen were Mr. Gus
Hanna, Wood Sawyer Nessrs True
man and Middledorfer the Judge and
the Major Mir julius Nogel, Wild In
iian. Messrs Phil -chloss and Arthur
Levy. The Two Orphans" W A. Nc
Donough, Monte Crisio. Sit ; ; Whit
lock, Lord Fauntleroy; Mr. Abe Whit
lock. Prince lnocl0sky; Monroe Levy,
Belle Jones, from Alatama Messrs. Ju-
lus Levitt and Charles Hutzel, White
Caps" Sam Bendheim, Hassan Bey.
The committee of arrangements from
the lodges of the l. y. b. b., under whose
auspices the ball was given, were Rim.
mon, Joseph l. Levy, Simon :. Whit
lock. Henry 5 Huizler Paradise, Isaac
Held. samuel Bendheim. \. Cohen. Ben
iaman. Meyer Cohen, Charles Golden
burg. L. Morris
The door committee were Messrs
Joseph l. Levy Simon : WhitIock,
Henry $. Hufzler, Samuel Bsndhem
lsaac Held, Never Cohen
The reception committee were Nessrs
\ Cohen, Charles Goidenberg and l. Z
Morris
The scene In the ballroom was ono
long % be remembered Beautiful as il
the ball. the sight ot the dancers WAS
more so. and this MASQUERADE ball will be
r5memberel a. the best yet ever g.yea.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19

Mr. Louis Morrison and his dramatic
company opened their engagement al
The Academy last night with Goethe
Faust and was greeted by a very
large audience In every respect all
that was promised was fulfilled and the
oldest habiiue of the Academy was fairiy
1stOni-hed af such q successful rendition
Of such d.alcu.t work The beauty OF
the respective scenes viz Square OF The
fountains and shrine of The Virgin
Nuremburg. the reyel- OF Demons on
WalDurgis night on the summit OF tho
BrOcken. the NUremburg prison, aud the
Ap0theosi.. ia truly Undesirable
Inc effects produced by electric
aad calcium lights were totally
grand. Mr MorrisOn's appearance, ar
iisticallv considered was "diabolical
He looked and pegson.ded bis Satanic
Majesty 10 perfection In the first ACT
especially the transition OF the student $
cell 90 street scene OF Nuremhurg, the
appearance of Mephist0 the chimes, the
solemn Chanting and the visionary APP.
pesrauce OF Marguerite, were wonderful
indeed The Broken scene IN act fourth
was superbly grand. The pyroiechnic
iisplay-fountains Of fire, dying dragons
&c was simply immense.
Nj Morrison was repeatedly called
before the curtain. lie said that nothing
had been omitted, that the play was pro-
duced precisely a. ii was in Philadelphia
where he and bis company had fuel
closed most successful engagement
Nh Morrison company is d most able
one. Each Of the leading character
were called before the curtain, clearly
eyncing thereby tho perfect satisfaction
of the audience
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
Captured Grand Army Man

Last Saturday evening MI J.. \. Berry,
travelling representative of the firm OF
J. " lnrals L Son. OF Lynn, Mass, ar
rived in thi. city. r L. Lee Camp soon
caught on to the knowledge OF his pres
ence and promptly captured him and
and their prisonerand guest he remained
A large number of friends joined with
Lee Camp in entertaining their guest.
In company with Comrades II. II
Pyle j. h. Kenney, c. II Langford and
Mr L b Grymes, OF Powhatan Club,
visited the battle-helds around Rich
mOnd
Nj Berry, who IS q representaiiee
member Of General Lander Post, No 81
Grand Army Of the Republic, was yes
day, after returning from Seven Pines, in
troduced 10 Governor Fitzhugh Lee, who
expressed himself As greatly pleased To
meet with mar and soldier from Post
No. ! and the Commonwealth OF
Massachusetts The Governor also
stated that he regretted that he was IN
able to have been with the Massachusetts
Post at LYNN when X +. Lee Camp Wis
tied them Mr. Berry expresses him
self highly pleased with his reception.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
TWO NAyACLED SKELETONS.
An Inmate 81 the soldiers Home Relates
story that sfsrtI-- the Veterans.

Private James X. Bolton. an inmate OF
the Soldiers Home, who came 10 Tie
Home from Nelson county Last Deem
Der i quite sick. He was an artillery
man in Johnson's Battery during the
war. and was severely wounded in the
cavalry engagement al Brandy Station
June. 1868 lie is foFfy-iovf years Of
age. and his integrity has never been
questioned or his veraciiv doubted. To
a Tine. reporter De felt well enough to
relate an incident in connection with the
fight between the Monitor and the Merri-
mac. which Captain Pollard, Of the sol
diers' Home. SAYS has not appeared upon
The pages Of the history OF that great
naval engagement which startled the
world and feroluiiOnized modern naval
warfare
After the government had gotten all
they wanted. said Private Bolton from
the .unken Merimac, it was opened 10
anyone that would take the great risk 10
get the copper and other materials OF
value from the sunken boat. In ls,o
Capiain RYAN established on the
schooner ClaTemont company Of
wreckcrs, and was a member of that
company. The object OF the company
wa, 10 procure the copper that
was on the bottom of the Merlmac
7 was selected 10 make the first dive
into the deep water. and with
out hesitation donned my diving
suit and slowly descended 20 the
bottom Of the sea, where the remains OF
tie ship were resting. Before going 10
where The copper was. ! went into The
fOrcCasile and there found, 70 my great
establishment. two manacled skeletons
chained % the floor attempted 10 re-
move the bones. but on account OF hav
ing been so lOnE IN the water
they crushed and crumbled 81
that II was impossible 10 bring
them all 10 the surface. iher
left the manacled skeletons. came 10 the
surface. and related my discovery 10 ih'
captain. who will testify a. 10 It's truth
fuiness This discovery was not re
portcd abroad. As the captain did no
wish 10 attach any blame 10 the com
mander o. the Merrimac. who IN
iubtedly. in his great haste in otderina
the vessel 10 be- burnt, hai forgotten l.
release the unfortunate prisoners wh'
had. In all probability, been placed u
irons for some disohedience
W hile the circumstances under Whici
any Of our men died. continued the
feeble old veteran. who, by bis name
indicated thatit wouiI not be- long bei0r'
be too would Join the innumerable carr
van. 1T l. still sadder TO know that two
Of our own soldiers met death IN such
way. While DO not wish to attach any
blame 10 the commodore, yet q feeling o
sadness steals over me when think g.
two Of our own men diving in the iron
u imprisonment, while the flames o
Obstruction and the waters OF death en-
circle them
This incident il now the main topi
Of conversation among the old vet
eranS of the Home, who think that b.
publication will lead 10 some eAcu,
Tor an explanation Of the death Of th
TWO men Of whom history Aas thus 10
been silent
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
CHARTERS RECORDED.
A Land Company for Louisa. and Build
ing ASSOCIATION for Alexandria.

The following charters We're recorded
in the office OF the Secretary OF the Com
mOnwealth Yesterday.
The Louisa Land Improvement and
Manufacturing Company. the princi-
pal office to be situated in the town OF
Louisa, for the purpose Of conducting q
real estate and manufacturing business.
Board OF Directors Geo. X. Anderson,
". O Smith, ". Il Goodwin, ". l.
Gooch, and J. " Flanagan. The CAPT
tai stock shall not De less than $4,000 OF
more than 100000
The Mechanics Building Association.
No 9, of Alexandria, formed FOR the
purpose Of accumulating = premium on
monthly instruments, TO enable stock
holders 10 purchase real estate, erect
buildings and invest money ia any man
ner they may deem proper Officers
Henry Strauss, president, Leonard Mar.
bury, secretary; and Samuel II. Lunt
treasurer. The amount OF real estate 10
be held shall not exceed 100000 IN
value.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-03-19
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS.
Directors for the tieemosynary 1rsti-
tutions of the state.
Tho Governor Yesterday made the

The Governor yesterday made the fol
lowing appointments
Board Of Directors Southwestern
Lunatic Asylum. Dr. 5. \. Savers
Wythyille; Mr.. II. c. T Richmond, Lee
county; Dr. ;. W Dickinson, Marion
cmyth county.
Western Lunatic Asylum Messrs J
T. Beckham, Alexander Z Holmes
Boyd, Winchester; T. II. Trout, Staun.
ton.
Central Lunatc Asylum. Mr.. s W
Venable, Petersburg; Dr. J. Frank
Mason, Loudon Mr. Julius Straus
Richmond.
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum
Messrs Robert J Washington. West
moreland George A. Mu,hback, Alex.
andria; H. C. Marshall, Portsmouth
Eastern Lunaiic Asylum Dr. Charles
W Coleman, Williamsburg: Messrs. John
Callahan, Portsmouth; Julian NJ Rutiin,
Hanover; DR. William Ii. Shields, York
county, rise W + Taylor deceased.
The terms Of all these gentlemen will
commence on the 10Th OF April and last
three years