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Farming the Basis.

The farmers are at the bottom OF the
pile and are the sure foundation OF bust.
ness prosperity. Their fine crops make
work for the railroads. The railroad com
panies, assured Of increased earnings,
make necessary renewals and repairs.
The business Of The roads sets the steel
works and car shops in active operation.
And so it goes; other businesses are slim
ulate in turn. The farmer is at the bot.
tom Of it al ....-
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

Coz. W. l.. RYNaRsoN, one OF the dele
gates from Dona Ana, can always be relied
upon to speak his opinion in meeting
without fear or favor. That is his way OF
doing business.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

Hon. FRANK SPRINGER, one OF the dele
gates from San Miguel, a gentleman and
nan every inch, has the courage of his
convictions. We are glad OF it, and SO
are the good citizens and decent papers Of
Nnu Mpxirn
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

the result IS . collision, whether coming
thro' the rye" CT not, Life is full Of coils.
body or something. If it isn't with oui
nciGhbor5 it is with como dread diseases that
"knocl:s lis or the track " and rClhnro dis.
havo to bear tho brlnt Of more collisions and
Affections than mankind. In all cases OF
nervousness, bcaring-down sensations, ten.
dcrnCss, periodical pains, sick headache, con.
gcstiOn, inflammation, or liberation and all
"fcmn!o irregularities" and "wCaintseco,"
DR.. Piorco's Favorito Prescription comes to
the rescue of women as no other mCdicinc
does. 1t is tho only medicine for women, cold
by druggists, under positive guarantee,
from tho, manufacturers, that it will give
satisfaction in every case, or money paid fol
it will be refunded. Sec guarantee on bottle
wrapper.
Copyright, 1883, by ToTID'5 DIS. MED, Assn.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

NEITHER Germans nor Irish are wanted
Oh the jury to try the man charged with
the murder Of DR.. Cronin. Did it ever
occur to the Chicago lawyers that Ameri-
cans make good iurNmen.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

Col. q. W. PRIcnARD, temporary chair
man Of the convention during Col. Cha
YES illness, handles the gavel with an ex-
peyicnced and finn hand,
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CITY SUBSCRIBERS.

Mt II. o. Ladd has sole charge of the city
circulation OF the NEW MEXICAN, and all sub
scrptions must be paid to him or al this office.
Cty subscribers will confer favor by report
nag to this office all cases Of uoudeliyery OF
pH""rs.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

THERE are signs of newspaper row
between the Santa Fe New MEXICAN and
the Demins Headlight. - Albuquerque
Citizen.
No danger, The Headlight is rather
too small game for the New MExIcAN's
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

TIE constitutional convention is all
right on the school question.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

AFTER their recent experience the peo-
pie OF Johnstown do not take kindly to
water. There are tfty-one saloons open
and dous good business in that town.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

THE educational provision OF the con-
stitution adopted by the convention
Yesterday would do credit to any state Of
fine union.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

SAYS the Abu luerque Citizen:
The press OF the territory is unanimous
" in favor of T.. l.. Bartlett for solicitor
general.
Gov. Prince will do well to appoint
lin,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

Tue convention is unit in favor OF
Tree non.seGturian public schools.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-18

WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER Is.
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NEW CATALOGUE FREE,

We send goods 30 responsible persons
subject to examination aud return If not
satisfactory. write for samples NJ cloth
and prices. w. make specially of NI"un-
tain Cluthing, Rubber aud Leather Coats,
Heavy Lace and Top Boot-, Heavy and
Long listers, Flannel shirts, blankets,
etc. We are complete outntters for the
male sex.
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YNkNIS

Daily delivered by carrier % cents per week.
NaGes fur standing ADVERTISED. Is made known
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
NOT A TRUST.
cago and FORM = National Exchange u
Stimulate Trade and Correct Aliases.

livestock Commission Men Meet In Chi
cago and Form = National Exchange 10
Stimulate Trade and Correct Abuses.
CHIcAso. Dec. AT the conference
on Wednesday between representatives.
Of the livestock exchanges OF Chicago,
Kansas City. Omaha, St Louis, Peoria
and Sioux City an association 20 be
known as the National Livestock Ex-
change was formed, the following of.
~ers being chosen:
NV. IL Thompson, Jr, OF Chicago. President. .
Vice Presidents NJ. d. Scruggs of Kansas City,
J. A HaRe Of Omaha L. J. sensense Of 81.
Louis, J. V. Vincent Of Peoria, A. J. Pars0ns
OF Sioux City, G. W. Baker. OF Chicago, Sec
retsry: Levi Is. Doud OF Chicago, Treasurer.
The proceedings Of the day concluded
with banquet rendered by the Chicago
Livestock Exchange 10 the livestock
exchanges of other cities and invited
guests. Three hundred and hfty people
were present
The National Livestock Exchange,
said President Thompson, will not in
any way interfere with the rights and
liberties OF the different local ex-
changes. In case it deems IL best 10 ef-
feet a change in any Of their methods or
rules il has only rscommendatory pow
ers. 1t has no compulsory power what
ever. The essential feature of a trust
is thus kept out Of its constitution and
bv-lawsn
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

tnst n0w exists 81 tie Mor.a's Far
should remain. bat ss enlarged tro1a
seven - thlrsss2 asEn ssrs- lsls eeln-
EzlTtes new consists - senators h-scsck
lA. -. SAsFGsa 10. aa-F Mass. !,
Hzwlsy fCoEnl voorhees, ttn1. h
E4st-s Ga and Cslquitt Ca + Sen
ssor hlso00x ls. u cs4rss, "a isNsr -
New York. and Senator sherman sx-
pressed = preferences for that city IN
vhe WorlGs interview SenssoF Hear
declined % express az opinion, eut .
salc - BE N t2yoT % Washington sen
stor HAwley las written an article for
TIE North American Review u iavor ~
New AoTk senator Aocr1ses is Tor
Chicago. senator EQsJiss q Louisiana,
: supposed 70 be IN tssSr of Washing
ton. as Is 4lso senator Colg lltt, 90t tbs
entire CON miTtes Joined "a : rePert -
Congress act year fssOriag The city oi
Washington and therefore II Is
expected that nearly al OF them
Nil decline 70 serve nOS that
the ether cities have entered the
field. Senator HosF hss already gDl-
ned his desire 10 &c relieved from dgty
on tbs new committee. u Hks De ssT-
mined 81 tie caucus that each q tie
States seeking the fair should have q
representative on the CON uittee. there
fore senator Hisoock viii remain. sen
ator FArwell viii be appointed from
Illinois. Senator Vest or Senator Cock
rell from Missouri. and probably sens-
tor German, OF Maryland, 70 represent,
the city Of Washington.
II looks ss i Speaker Reed would co
the proper thing and appoint 9 Worlds
Fair committee immediately, in order
that the two or three weeks that viii
elapse before the regular committees
are announced may be utilized in max.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
1AE WoPIp,s ZAP

VIZ VIII Compose the ssnstss Coz nit
%. On Tts Ioest On. sad Their Prefer
enc~s.
wasHIveTox. Dec. 5.-Ths Chicago
people hsve decided % lssvs thsir can
vzss WITH the men bers n Congress from
Illinois snd osher States 81 the North-
wes. zho srs actively interested fl hsv-
irx ths Worlds Fair he'd a. ChiczEo.
Tssss rentlsrsn vii hold osacas ard
sfvssa -he rors hetweeu t1er1 each ore
selecting for kiss ionsrY parpos.s such
sf his fsllow-nerr hers "a be thinxs hs
kas ire ncst snfuenee Vita. ara hsfors
~. o7tsavs the sTsct ssst1s 81 every
r,e--h ~ Cor grsss VII - sro-rn-
II the ~ensts es1eas resaa7 ~
VS. de- 3e6 nat - sazs cen r. -ltss
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
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Pretty Cold Down East.

'MoNTPELIEB, VT, Dec 5.-The NOR
curry stood at 10 degrees below zero
yesterday morning. Some thermom-
eters indicated IA degrees.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 5.-The Kenne-
bee has frozen over from Augusta TO
Merry Meeting bay, and is closed to
navigation. The ice is firm and solid.
PLATTsBURsH. y. Y. Dec. 5.-The
weather throughout Northern New York
has been intensely cold. At several
places In the Adirondacks the ther-
mometer registered from 10 &c l6 de-
grees below zero Saranac lake is
frozen over
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
The Fursmsn D-faIcatiop.

BLooMISGroS, Ill, Dec. 5. - The
farther the investigation into the affairs
Of w. H. Fursmsn, the defaulting broker
and money-lender, agent Of Hudson, Burr
& Co., Of Bloomington, proceeds the
worse it looks. The work Of checking
UP the loans made by the absconder is
nearly completed, and the dsfsloation is
already slsS, 900, with some transactions
vet TO hear from. 1t is probable the
grand total will not be less than $3.50, 900.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
FACTS BRIEFLY STATED.

A bill for public building at Sterling,
IL, has been introduced in the Senate.
The insolvent Boston leather hrm Of
Dewson, Williams & Co.. owe s2e7. 900
and have $50, 900 assets.
Omaha has voted bonds OF s95o. 600 70
aid in the building OF a bridge over the
Missouri 10 cost 81, 600, 900.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
THE MARKETS.
Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Dec 2
FLoUR-RHther dull Spring patents, " soe
800; strsights q. s.7sdt<36. Bakers ~ soeGs q !.
Winter patents u sDa4 20. Clears g. esseiSpo
WBTAy-Moderste trading At lover prices
No. cash and December. 7sa791e; May. sen
0s4Hc No. Spring, <sssoc' No. 4 ea175o.
CORs-Quict and easy No g 3i13lkc
No. sYeuov SiSc; No 8 es0sssSc: Dscen
Der 0s@3iAoi January, sokGslh o May ssxe
July sic
OATs-Fsiriy active and steady No cash
OzAo2c; Deoenbsr Soy4Soac; January, sos
G2le; Nay, nk62Sa> Samples II mooersts
supply and frmer. No. a i2fazie, No. {,
White, 2ise25c. No. 2. 30. a2lc; No. g white
e21a 6.23c.
RTE-In fair demand and Arm. No. cash
in store, 4ho; December delivery, 4&1o; May,
CSC Samples. s5Qfoo for No. :; - sa4sc foI
No.2
BAELEr-s.sli dru soe weak No > soo2se
10. & low grsds 70 choice, g<ss2c. No. 2 good
20 choice zaassc; Nc. a 5sG5To.
hTss PoRS-Trsdins moderate ard prices
higher Prices ranged st - zs0e.s7 for cash
taOOeQas fyT Yesr, - S52s a. foT JsDusry
o. -zHQss) fc7 May
LARD-Trsdinr light sr6 prices READY Quo
tations ranged ~ q soa1 &ss for cash o. sa0
tSs< for JsausrJ y o. s0ss 70 for Mar
BUTTEs-CrssnsrJ, saz7o; Dairy. iiosoo.
Pscsing stock. cane.
FGs=-FTssh. ~ ar.
PoULTRY- Dressed Chickens. 41Te Der n
Dressed Turksys S9li5io P>r n Iiv. Ducks
- pr u Lf-s Gesse. - on-fs s. per eozsn
NV Topg Dee q
vHKs7-Qsist and frm st y scvsBoe Jan
usry. s. 7-lGaSEao. FsbrssyY fS19sc
Nsrch- 8 i5ls'ass1+6. AETl, sec Nsy, ~ 3 "a
So yu-s %HGsec
CoEv Dell; &c hiFh.r; st-s1y Nfr.s west
srn. "a 1Sfiso
Aetivs Hns ge b'sssr Err western
R7e.Se
PBsvrsIoEs Beef frrs. Pat. y r5zg r.
Eyfra Esss rM 49, unosanset K~ss
g. ss9li p EEtrs PTfsgs ss-e ihn I.s-s
1aist sEs st.ssy stssE rendered $50
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

GREEvssoso, y C.. Dec. 6-The
North Carolina St@sl and Rail Conpany.
With capita % . 600 o0o. has b4sn Or
ganixed. and viii build hsre Bsssensr
ron fsvnscs. 8 Besseuer steel rsil mil.
= rolling mill. &C Railway presidents
bankers ard others srs in ntersstsd IL TIE
ehnr7n
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

fTTTsBUBsH. Pa. Dec. 5.-The Mon
ongahels House. in this city. one Of the
Oldest and best-known hotels in the
country. Is in ashes The three upper
stories were quickly destroyed. and tss
fremeR. regarding the hotel as doomed
turned their Efforts % the salvation 81
the surrounding property. The 2oe
guests in the hotel all escaped in safety.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
WIN Visit Chicago.

WAsHSGTOS. Dec 5.-President and
Mrs. Harrison. Vice-President and Mrs.
Morton. Private Secretary Hslford, Mr..
and Mrs Wsnsmaker and Mrs. Carkson
will leave Friday for Chicago 70 attend
the dedics lion Of the Auditorium Mon
dav evening.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

JAcKsoVvTLLE. Ill. Dec 8 AT a late
hour Wednesday night william Males.
= painter Of this city. and = woman were
crossing the railroad bridge near this
city when hey heard train coming.
They cravleS oat on the ends of the
ties, but Mallen vas struck and in
ssan.iY killed. and the woman bad her
arm broken in two places.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

ASHLAND, Wis, Dec. 5. - Edward
Baker, the Ironwood saloon-keeper,
will have 70 stand trial for robblng the
iron Exchange Bank at Hurley. He
was held in $1,000 bail by Judge
Calllins Wednesday afternoon. The
hearing of Assistant Cashier Phelps
Perrin was then begun. Most OF the
testimony is the same as in the other
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
SILCOTT SHIPS.
He Was Cashier q TIA SarxsSz.-
alarms 81 Ehs Hoass.
BE Pa0TES 10 Be II EaBElfLER
As Leaves f0r C.aada. TAsinx ~ith -
Eands Sst Aside fer Ceexressaons
~-l4rlss 4aa A2so0t-ag -
A5out sTE.ooo

WAseISGFoS, Dos. 6-Ihe sanounce-
menr wzs made n the House this morn
ing thas e. l. SiIcott cashier for
Sssgesnt-at-Arms Of the House Lee
c0u Aas disappeared With sl2, ooe of
Government funds intended Tor pay
ment % members OF Congress, and Is
nov probably in Canada Silcott W2s
from Oai0 snd left here on Saturday.
silcetts downfall SRd defslcauon ars
understood - be due 10 stOek pecglz-
tions aad several extr2F4gSnoes. lie
Mas fFeqgenter OF stoek-rOoms
sad race-tracks. lie supported .
mistress aad led generally pretty
fast life. Leed0m, Sergs@nt-st-Arms,
20 whom he Was assistant, Is under bond
Of $50 900. IL l. also reported that
Silcott took Sl0,0Oo Of money belonging
10 Leedom SileOtt's cefslcatiOns are
now estimated 70 amount 10 about $50,
COO.
The House was informed OF Silcott's
defAlcation al the morning session in
communication from Mr.. Leedom, and
committee VAS appointed 20 examine
the accounts Of the ONCE of the Sergeant
alarms as follows: Messrs Adams,
Stewart, Payne, Reed Qs.l, Holman,
Blount and hemphill.
HOUSE.
At the morning session OF the House
the following committees were APP
pointed
On Rules-The Speaker aud Messrs Nc Kin
ley, Cannon Carlisle and Randall.
On Accounis-Messrs. Spoo1er. Boothnsn,
Kelly Kan NcCord, nsbrough, Hayes,
Grimes Lee ana Kerr Pa.
or Enrolled Bills Aessrs. Kennedy. Town
send pa Moore ~. H., Kilgore aad win.
Jams
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
An Iunportant MeetiuR.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec 5.-A call has
been issued for National conference
here December IS and 10 next of State
boards of livestock commissioners and
State veterinarians, 70 recommend ac-
tion to the various Legislatures for the
suppression of cattle diseases.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

VrEvyA. Dec. 5.-Tse heavy snow
storms which have prevailed throughout
Austria FOR the last three days have
caused a total suspension Of railway
trsnc. Vienna ia completely snow
bound and provisions are becoming
sr.-rr s~a desr
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
A Farmer Assaxsinatsd.

PRATT, Kan, Dec. 5.-W. w. Smith,
a well-to-do farmer living near here,
was assassinated while shelling corn in
his barn Wednesday by some unknown
person. The murdered man was not
known to have had any enemies and the
motive of the murder is unknown. The
assassin escaped.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
Revenue Collections.

WAsHINGTON. Dec. 4.-The total col
lections Of internal revenue for the first
four months of the present fiscal year
wore SAC, 7s3, $50, an increase Of ST., 039,-
3o4 as compared with the corresponding
period OF last year. The increase on
spirits alone was s., 39S, 100.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

FoET wAYxE Ind. Dec. 5.-Wilhsm
Hsrrics, aged %. father % Rev \. y
Herrick president o. the Methodist
Episcopal College of this city, was
found dead in bis stsbis behind his
horse, feet "Wednesday morning u is
thought .. -ss kickss n death bT the
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
A FarniIT's Fatc.

KINGSTON, Ont, Dec. 3. - Johr
Maddler and his wife and child were
burned to death Wednesday night
Their home took FIRE, and while thcy
were trying 10 extinguish the fame
their means OF escape we're cut of.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
Fire NJ Pullman, Ill.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-Pullman was Wis
tied By a disastrous FIRE Wednesday
evening, in which between $4,000 and
500. 600 worth Of car lumber was de-
stroyed and ten OF the sixteen lumber
kilns Of the Pullman Car company were
burned
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

trfrsED Erc
sre skipp,5f sco@uHt. (--e-s sres-s stss1y nzf
cszros cBsfitfss she 49, trs0< src wssE
Crstsffexs rtnF-l - = aas7J o. far r1o< V
caol0s shiSE.aE sso~Ts 71R<0 fgr cor
uaoz r Tooa 81 iSs s<H fsr nu1ch.rs
St.ers &Gsa.zsc ~ st0aAe-s - fos -
Tsxs.s aAzzk 2 ~ wssi-ras q sonsa f1r
Fss1ars q E<9a , - O y g,as = 80
f-f-rfsr E,iKr< ss~rk sn< s1ils
Scse-Asrset sctt-s ~ Dsexins ask skfp
Ti1E seesaza P-so-~ spesi 81 hles>r ssles
rs2gs1 - e. 80 = - 49, sss12S g. ~
20 r. ps1t1zg = s0s1S p ~ nfxsx 8 90
- fs han FssEiEe sns sslDping lots
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
A Miners Convention Called.

PITTsBURGH, Pa, Dec 5.-A call has
been issued for a meeting Of the miners
OF Western Pennsylvania, West Vir-
ginia, Northern Illinois. Indiana and Ohio
at Indianapolis on December -, to bring
about general movement for the ad-
vancement OF wages during the coming
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

CHrckso- Dec. s-Alfr.d 2 B-sese-
hush. a cosi dealer. hAviaz al oEics n
Temple court. hss n s1e AZ assi znusnt
20 Pau BlAeohfora- Assets. sl8.9os.
sHd Liabilities So 90
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

co7--ECsrs o. Dee s-Or WsSrss-
Ssy " = Hsruuis fl.s the rae.sas-,
papers sortsstlng ths 49, - Lice
tsnsnt-esoverno- uyor = Z Lsr ys9h
whe las tventv-tvc rsforl-v.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
a HIG4ER POWER.

stsrl-v ssrs Tt Gris-d HIMSELF ana ~.
Heroic Bsna ia His Ferasas sesrch foT
Enin.
NEW YcRE. Tee. The Herali rrints
. letter irou Henry M. szanlav "a
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

Both the method aid results when
Syrup Of Figs Is taken; It Is pleasant
and refreshing % the t4zte, and acts
gently yet promptly On the kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
ten ehsetualy, dzpels colds, head
aches and fsyers snd cures hahitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs i the
oaiy remedy OF is kind ever pro-
dacsd, pleasing u the taste and ac-
ceptable b the stomach, prompt IN
is action and truly beneficial la its
effects, prepared oEly from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, il
many excellent qualities commend IL
70 al aEd have made It the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale In Soc
and 81 bottles hy al leading drug
gistA Any reliable druggist who
nay not have it on hand Will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes 10 Try II Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Ffc syrup co.
s4r FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. ~ sES T0sx. AZ
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

Kyr YoEx. Dec Harry Carlton
vas banged At TIE Ton bs prison for
tbe murder ~ Policeman Brennan. o.
t0koF % 1fsT
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

rYsrcls ~ - ~es Las 1HeC 80
riss e G0spsl tern Persnos rnsstinrr ~
waterloo. ia Hs hsl5 tsn usetings
there sDs 81 earl ons re crowds vs-s
isrg. About s.oSt signsturss ~srs ob
tsinss - TIE plsaTs
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06

Daring fght n an Itsllsn tenement
fous. - Nsv Yors Assndos Buouoto
shot sBs ki n ssesAss vousn fn6
probsbiT IA a. ~olbas1 -yo others.
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
rARIFf REVISION.

There Is q general agreement" says the
Secretary. that 4 revision of the tarir and
customs laws IS urgently needed believe il 20
be the dominant sentiment Of the country that
In the adjustment Of duties on imports protec-
tion 20 home Industry should be a governing
consideration While there 10 8 vide divergence
OF Judgment on this proposition Il can not well
De denied that 10 Is the settled policy Of this
Government that such duties shall be so levied
IS 70 result IN the protection of labor employed
in domestic industries from destructive foreign
competition.
The Secretary recommends that the many in
equAHties, conflicting provisions and ambigui-
ties in The present law Be corrected. and that
uniformity OF assessment az the various ports
-
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
TFE TAX OF roBACc(

table Is given showing that the total tax
% tobacco vas s3i so, ss7 So Mr. Window
s61s: Whatever may be said Of the moral or
physical elects ana influence Of tobacco IL
ess come ~ be regarded as necessity by the
poor as well as the rich. II 10 now the only
product of agriculture that Is directly taxed by
ne Government The repeal OF this tax would
reduce the surplus ABOUT Sssooo,ooo"
TIE exemption Of alcohol used IN the arts, the
tax on which IS IA one-ous burden for which
there seems neither necessity nor excuse would
sgrfke OF A. 500 ooO more,
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
rHz sUEPLUs

TIE Secretary thiaks part % the surplus
might be used N enlarsing our foreign markets
strengthening she coast def-nses. ana building
a. The nasy. The sxnecient Of pures asing
bonds Is q doubtful wisdom, he says. Be
cause Il q E4nttestly wrong 20 take money
from ths people for me cancellation OF bonds
% the saving Of only about per cent iateresL
when II = worth 20 them. perhaps, three times
a. much IN their business. IL is rather through
. reduottcn u customs receipts and Internal
taxes that al unnecessary accumulation Of
gaonsy II the Treasury should be avoided
Telegram-herald., 1889-12-06
xxPoRTs AND IMPORTS.

The total value Of our imports and exports OF
merchandise ani specie during the lass fiscal
year was 81 6l3.l37 ess. a. Increase over the pre-
ceding year o. ss1,<T}.6 rs, and was greater than
for aoy year silce 1881.
The total value Of exports OF domestic mer-
chAndiss was s19o - Gls for the fiscal year 1889,
a. Increase OF sac go sos over the preceding
year and Eas greater than that Of any year ex-
cept 1850 iSsl lSse iSS3.