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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
MB. CLEVELAND HAS NOT BOUGHT 4 HOUSE

Among the passengers for Washington by me oo =,
gressional' train yesterday were senator no.l' "a
Toller, OF Colorado, ex-senator Thomas q fi@V' "'
Daniel g. Lamont Colonel Lamont dld not s."'s ~
comnanv with tba senator and ex-senator though they
occupied the same car Secretary Whitney said ai'er
Mr. Clevelands secretary had gone that his business
I'm New.York was not to select house for the raesr
dent Mr. whitney added that he was positive lhs'
tho mor that Mr. Cleveland had bought proResrh y.
DE city was unfounded AS for himself Mr.. Whtneey
said that he nfended 10 return TO this city lmueai
ately after the inauguration Of General HARRISON, anu
would make his permanent home again at NO "0s'
Fifty sevcDth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
rlnrn rnR srlrrnnnn rr MorrlrI

Helena. Mont, Feb 10 (speclaD.-Tho people Of
Montana arc much stirred up and Agltated about the
matter OF admission, The newspapers are discussing
II daily and the masses OF the people are constantly
talking about f. The sentiment Is pretty nearly
unanimous in favor OF any fair bill "The Herald
says: The time has come for action and as soon as
can set the wheels OF State government In motion
there VIII be obstruction I'm the ways
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
THE MAIL SERVICE TO BIAM

IA the EdStor or the IT'0""''
Sir: What is the matter with my daily TriDuneI
have not had ono since the goth ult and my supsenp
tIon does not expire until March IS Please ioon ln'o
the matter. 1-' "
woodbridge, N. j., Feb. I, 1889. al
This paper has been mailed properly aS'S'
The inefficient mail service is-at iauih-I~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
HOLMAN. THE GREAT oByEoToE.

washington letter IN Tho PbIIHuvIV1" IT. loos,,
The Judge Is over sxty-six years Qua, h las peeD
more youthfh He is native Hoosier ana "a rst ne
twenty -four years member OF the hous@ ,1o terms
Hs next served ten years and again 1en wenber
terms Since then he has been elght ss has round
shoulders and spare frame, but e really more more
vigorous than he appears. no has 'p smooth upper
ip de carries ant Of Florida moss on ms cn,n
ne dresses 10 conventional black ana ,s ME- ITEM ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
4 srrnpwr looIDEyTALLY gT0T

Petersburg Va Feb. 10 (sDecIaD. Thomas Jackson,
student at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Insii
tute from Williamsburg, Va, was accidentally shot
last night al the Institute while examining pistol
The wound II Is thought, VIII prove fatal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
DISPLEAsED BY fHE PRBSIDEyTs oRoIoI

DIbPLEASED III THE THb6IUENI0 CHOIJE'
Helena Mont, Feb 10 Special. classification IS
expressed on all sides in Helena by lawyers and
citizens over the appointment OF Judge Wade as
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court. The expression
do not come from Republicans alone, but from Demo
Gratis. Geographic protest. siged by sixteen Helena
attorneys has been sent to Edmunds at Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

TRIBUNE OYF1Cn Feb I'LL n m.-Clear weather pre-
vailed yesterday The temperature ranged $50 and
rae 29 being 1872 higher than on the cores
poudiug day Iastyear and 10 lower than on SATURDAY.
In and near this city to-day there win probably 10
warmer. partly cloudy weather. with Light rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

TWO THOUSAND MBE WILL RESUME WORK.
Mt Carmel, Penn, Feb. 1o.-Local operators ~
port an Improvement In the anthracite coal trade and
1000 men will resume work tomorrow morning In
this district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
MIR vlcur I1VI ar nRRuUnl

Bermuda, Feb Nv X. vanderbil's yacht Alva
arrived here two days ago, her voyage to the Med
lterranean by way Of Madeira Mr.. Vanderbilt Is ac-
companied by large party Of friends. Tho Alva will
sail tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
ANorHrR MILLroN CONE.

A dispatch nom Buffalo places tho loss By tho re
cent lre az 50. OO0, 0C0. In some instances much
confusion and annoy ance occssioned. and the
pccuniary loss greatly augmented by the destruction
OF books and papers, for the want Of Trustworthy
safe. The Marvin safe Company make only the best
quality OF safe and vault WORK, which invariably pro
their contents Their extensive works are being
run TO their full capacity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

when baby WIS SICK, we gave her castoria,
When she was Child. she cried for CsstoriA
When abe became Miss, she olung TO Castorfa
When che Lad Children. she gave them caetoriA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

man Hin. expect Whitney an his glorious Navy
III do for mcp
There were others who came to the same con-
cfusion but did not express 1t so frankly. 10
looked as II whitney had hit a clever stroke Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
xrwsp,ppp oHlvars IN WINNIPEG

Winnipeg, Man, Feb 10" The Free Press for
consideration of $50 000 has absorbed its only com
petitor, "The Morning Call"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

woman Mary fs rather small for her years. has sharp
features black eyes and hair. and very intelligent.
she will continue her services here for several weelu
and then she viii 60 to the larger Kentucky towns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
rHR HIYrIRN REPUBLIo Ar BOSTON.

Boston, Fob. 10-Tho steamer Hayden iicDublic.
recently the cause Of So much trouble with Hayti
arrived this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
5perial Notices.


A. John II. Draper, Aucfoneer.
FIFTH AVENUE AUCTION ROOMS.
24o STHAvE.
c. z. wETMoRE. Proprietor.
NOW ON FREE EXHIBITION.
From ga N. to lop.m
To sold
THURSDAY. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
Feb. a. Is and 1e at o'clock p. m-
THE DHUYvETTER COLLECTION
OF HIGHLY VALUABLE
OIL PAINTIN
FRENCH BELGIAN AND DUTCH SCHOOLS
In which inefuded many admirable examples By
Bsa%SSssn VIC sso fssa eS SsIss
eco CO.. 6ss f. esrieSoa Van sisy rpa''.
s. Tsl NJ f Ssss 4ds' srSss Ss
Ars.--Edwara schcnch. Auctonser.
N'w0p p EfSGl1l2n c q snissalns
SUPERB MODERN PAINTINGS,
VERY rrNE ssPg E Vpafqssa Sas g IL THIS CITY,
scHEScK ART GALLERY 1 En- NO. n cxDAasr
ASeg as Srent sssss
B. Kcsk KoskS faS6igny aS
SlSSS spdsn RssRa
AMERICAN ARTISTS;
Fastu an John SOM BrownWiiam Hart-Arthur Quart
ley-James NJ Harris r. Clifford Edward Moran-Wnlan
M Chase-E l. Weeks-Henry--Wi bunner-harncts-n
p Smith-Parton-Ro uzee-Toletti and others.
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION ON
WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY AND friday
Feb. 13, IA and l5 1889. ct o'clock each day.
A. "The Art Event of the season."
SALE OF THE srEBBINs COLLECTION
AT cHICKERIN9 KALI,
TOMORROW CrUEsDAY1 EVENING. FEB IL
beginning promptly at o'clock
EXHIBITION CLOSING TOMORROW CrUEsDAT At
NOON
AT THE AMERICAN ART GALLERIES.
FAMOUS MODERN PAINTINGS
BY THE GREATEST MASTERS
THE PRIVATE COLLECTION
OF
MR. JAMES II. STEBBINS,
Of this city
On exhibition this day and evening.
From Q. M TO Q p m and 73c 70 lop.m,
AMERICAN ART GALLERIES.
Madison Square.
NoTrCE-Admission to cHLCKERrNG HALL on the nighs
OF sale sy reserved seas TO be had FREE
on applying by letter 10 the managers.
THOMAS Il. KIRBY. Auctoneer.
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION. Managers
and East 23dst- Madison Square.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

~ t, those who suffer om illnesses which have caused
tnelr medical men 10 prohibit sugar. yet who would
iain sun have their food and drink sweet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

There are cccoas and cocoas many p number, both
domestic and foreign. OF the latter Bloobrs
Dutchs Cocoa of Amsterdam. Holland. with its es-
tabshed European reputation, now for the FIRST time
presents itself 20 tho American public IN the attractive
advertisement on the last page of The Tribune this
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

At the beginning Of the Civil War Bancroft Che
rardi was only lieutenant, and on duty In tho
Pacific Squadron. He had asked 10 DO ordered 10
moro active duty but had met only with disappolnt
ment He came on TO Ncw-York and went to sec
F. NJ Peck, an old friend, afterward brotherin-law
Of Charles Tiffany, and then a clerk at Tifanys
Gherardl had been telling his grievance to Mr. Peck
when regiment marched past its way to the front
A lady came in 10 mako some purchases and remarked
that it was pity that such fine body Of men
should have TO leave their homes to go to the fon
when there were so many harder ones left behind 10
do evil Mr. Peck replied that many who were anxious
TO 90 unsuccessful, but he would like to get the
ear of Assistant Secretary OF ts Navy Fox OF behalf
OF Lieutenant Ghersrdi Tho lady remarked that she
was Mrs Fox and would |" get tho Of Mr.. Fox
few days later Gherardi ordered TO command In
the South Atlantic Dlockadng Squadron
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

Never fail. to cure itching pnesDurnosss KallIston
For sale by druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

Bank Cashier (conventlopaIly,-pm glad the weather
has turned colder
Customer Whose note failed 20 90 through-les'
s'pose so more chance for acclmation. More l@
the temperature Of Montreal Cooddayl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

u iHOUItS Morning. Might
!" 1o24sG7 snin l2l23A6G7 ai0llI
80 EITII7lTf III III lf lll IA ffls5 m 53
80 u Y W IN Y u Z 3. ~
- El4 4 ILL VI u . W. 4 y e
~ llAil1 ~ - "a " y, a.Ik Ltl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

The order detaching RearAdmiral Bancroft Che
randi from command Of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and
directing him TO relieve Rear Admlp Luce Of The COM
mand Of the North Atlantic Squadron came about two
months sooner than was expected. II is Hateo
by Of the Navy officers that the order to Admiral
Gherardi IS the carrying out OF plan formed by sec
rotary whitney, who desires 10 see Commodore Bel
KNAPP now at the Mare Island Navy Yard, promoted to
be Rear Admiral before the close Of his term In the
Cabinet Rear-Admiral Luce would have retired on
the limit of age March 25, but ii was intmated 70
him that hts application to be detached from the com
mand Of the squadron and placed on the retired hs'
at once would be pleasing to the Secretary by
voluntary retirement now his retired pay win not Dc
Affected since he will retire under the for'y-years-
service clause. This win make vacancy in the
Rear Admras' list, and as Commodore Belknap Is on
the top Of the list next in line OF promotion It VIII
enable the President to send his TO the Senate
for promotion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
CHANCES HERE AND THERE.

The appointment of George D. Abbott now Public
Administrator, to be Surrogate Of Kings County was
received with some surprise in Brooklyn on saturday
Many people thought Thomas E. Pearsall would be
Governor mrs choice, but It was not to be- and Mr.
Pearsal had 10 add one defeat to the long list
of his disappointed political aspirations Mr. Abbott
has been Public Administrator Of Kings County for
eight years. lie is welknown First Ward Dcno-
crat, and has been prominent in the councils OF bis
party. IL is expected that he Will DO the candidate
for election to the Office next fan his appointment
is only to I'll the vacancy up the end Of the year.
left by the death OF Judge Lott.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

At recent talk on wit and Humor in the Press
given before the Contemporary Club Of Orange. N D.
at the homo Of Henry b. Auchncloss, In Llewepyh
Park, H. G. Bunner, Editor Of Puck" related an
anecdote of which william Walter Phelps was the
subject Some years ago Puck1 had been caricatur
Ing Mr. Phelps profusely, always representing Dim
with beard which at one time he wore Mr.. Pheips
wrote polite note to the editor, saying that he ala
not object in the slightest to being earcaured, ph'
he hated to see Inaccurate journalism For some
time he had been wearing only mustache, and trusted
that for any future caricature they would use IS
copy recent photograph one Of which he Enclosed
This illustrated the amabIlIty and good-humor win
which some public men endure carIcatures.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-11-23
ST. PETERS A. NJ. E. CHURCH.

ST. PETERS A. NJ. E. CHURCH.
Cor. I'D street and 10th avenue South.
sunday rylces: Preaching at il A.
N; and 1880 p. NJ. Sunday School at 5
o. Q. lock 7, NJ Class meeting ~ An.
i,narsday evening prayer meeting. Fri
G aI9!,, evening class meeting. Rev. r. II.
Whlamson pastor, residence 2l9O 10Th
,yenue ). Days for PASTORAL visits
M Monday and Tuesday DAYS at home
wednesday and Thursday. Weddings,
funerals. and the sick promptly attend
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-11-23
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday. services: Preaching at Hoo
a. NJ. and 500 P. NJ. Sunday School al
l2:45 O'Clock. Wednesday evening
preaching service and study of the Sus.
day school lesson. Friday evening ye1-
eral prayer meeting. Pastor Rev T..
q. Shea e, Residence 476 University ~
enue. Funerals and weddings prompt
y attended to. DAYS for visiting the
sick, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-11-23
ST. PAUL,

Pioneer Lodge, No. 12,A.F.A.M. meets
The LIST and 3rd Mondays in each month.
Lodge room on jackson below Seventh.
ALI Master Masons in good standing are
invited to attend.
NELSON TAYLOR. W. NJ.
G. F. WILKINS. SEC.
Stevens Lodge, No. ll3, A. F. A. NJ
meets lst and Sd Tuesdays in each
month at No. 81 Jackson street. All
bro her Masons in good standing are al.
ways welcome.
Talbot Bush, W. M.
. J. F. Coquire, Sec
Bethel Chapter, No. %. R. A. H.
meets LIST and Sd Thursdays in EACH
month at No. 81 Jackson street. All
Royal Arch Masors in good standing are
always welcome.
J. F. Coquire, II. P
Talbot Bush, Sec.
Pilgrim Commanderv, K. T., No. %,
holds it's regular monthly conclaye the
End and 4th Thursdays in each month,
at their asylum, Stevens Lodge hall. All
Sir Knights in good standing are cor.
daily invited.
We A. LIAM pun, T.. -.
Charles Morgan, Rec.
Mars Lodge, G. U. O.O.F No. zoo,
meets End 4th Wednesdays in each
month at No. ST Mabasha street be-
tween Third and Fourth.
Andrew Jackson, n. 6.
j. W. Smith, P. S., 562 L'Orient
brotherhood ofRailway Porters meets
LIST and 4th Thursdays in each month in
Odd Fellows Hall, Wabasha StSeet BE-
tween Sd and 4th.
S. W. Light, M. P.
G. A. Brown, Sec.
Queen Of the West Tabernacle Order
Of Twelve meets the LIST and Sd Tues
day in each month at Odd Fellows Hall
on Wabasha street.
MRS. A. HENRY, C. P.
Mrs. D ADAMS, G. r.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-11-23
THE MUSE, s sHsS t E saG,,

on Masic, Literature and the Drama,
It is endorsed t'y the leading musical
scholars in Europe, as we'll as at home.
times tho subscription, which is only
ONE Do8LAR YEAR. Subscribe nov, or
send 10 cts for a sample copy with music.
THE MUSE PUBLISHING co.
agents wAArED.) Minneapoi MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-11-23
SAVINGS BANK OF ST, PAUL,

Cor. Fifth and Jackson Streets.
Five per cent. interest paid on time,
deposits. Money loaned on improved
city, property. Transacts a genera era
banking business, Capital, $50, 600.
Surplus and undivided profits, sc, aGo.-
IS. Open Saturdays from 6 to 7 p. m
John S. Prince, President. Edward
Meier, Cashier
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-11-23
MINNEAPOLIS.

St. Anthony Lodge, No. 2877, G. 10.
OF .. F.. meets the lst and Sd Wednes.
days in each month, for instruction; End
and 4th Wednesdavs for business, al No
10 Washington Ave. S.
Jasper Gibbs, NC.
.. NJ. w. Weaver, P.S.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
TALE OF FEARFUL SUFFERING.
Experiences of Seven Survivors of the
 Steamer EarnmOOr.
Vessel Founders During Q Cyclone 800 Miles from Land-Seventeen Drowned and Eleven Secure . BoAt-One Becomes Insane and Jumps Overboard-Left to Their Fate.

The seven survivors of the ill-fated steamer Earnmoore of the Earn line, which founder ed at sea on Sept. in cyclone when 300 miles of Turks island. bound from Baltimore to Rio Jeneiro have arrived in Philadelphia. They tell story of terrible suffering. The Earnmoor struck terrific gale on Sept. 4, which increased in force, and at II 80 A. M. on the following day the vessel gave lurch and foundered. As the steamer sank the port lifeboat floated off from the ship be- second officer, second and third engineer, four sailors, three fremen and the cook clung to the boat and scrambled in. An unsuccessful effort was made to save the rest of the crew, IT men. The cries of the drown ing men as they were dashed about by the in the boat, but they could not be reached, and had to be abandoned to their fate. Fortunately, the boat drifted into the Gulf Stream and the air was warm, but this in- creased the intensity of their thirst.
 "The horrors of hunger on the 2d day be- vivors, today, "and it increased as time wore on. We managed to pick up seaweed a1oat in the gulf stream, which gave us little nu- triment, and on the third day flying fish was caught. This was immediately cut up into portion for each man, and devoured. We also captured a sea bat and sucked It's blood, and then ate the flesh after it had dried in the sum- The first man to die was sea- man named William Robinson of Baltimore, and the second was the third engineer, Thomas Hunt of Philadelphia. One night while we were all asleep, except 8 German fireman named Plagge, who was on watch he suddenly became insane and jumped over board. We were too weak to save him. We were without a compass, and steered by the sun by day and the stars by night: Eleven vessels passed us. One, British bark, we are certain saw us, and deliberately left us to our fate. When 300 miles of Hatteras we were picked up by schooner. We were so weak that we had to be lifted upon the vessels deck, and one of our men, Ed. John son, Norwegian, fell overheard and was drowned."
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
THE BASE BALL WAR.
The Pittsburgs Fire the First Gun
 1890.

The Pittsburgs Fire the First Gun for
 1890.
 The management of the Pittsburg Base Ball Club officially notified the players re- served by them that they had retained their services for next season, and were ready to execute the agreement. Rowe and Sunday refused to accept the document until they had satisfied themselves as to its contents. The others took the notice without comment. Rowe, in speaking of the matter, said: sI don't propose to allow the league to get the drop on me if can help it. They violated faith with the brotherhood boys once before relative to the salary business, and we don't intend getting the worst of 1t if we can help Rowe called on President Nimick and were each paid in full, and given permission to start home at once. When Sunday went for ward to receive his check President Nimick Baid: "Well, Billy, your contract Is all ready. Will you sign it nowr' ''No, sir, cannot," replied Sunday. "I am a member of the brotherhood and until the league settles the matter of our grievances none of us can dgn.n
 Several other players also declined to sign until after the league meeting, which will be held in New York, Nov. 12. When asked the probable outcome of the matter one of the players said: 'The brotherhood will hold a meeting in New York about the 4th of next month, which will be represented by dele gates from all the league clubs. A plan of action will at this time be mapped out and a committee appointed to lay our grievances before the league. If our requests are com piled with, then suppose that will end the will be shown the brotherhood means busi.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
X BLOODY FEUD.
Ono Kentucky Faction Besieges Anoth.
 or in Court House.
The Besaeged Led by . Boy-The Sheriff Appeals for Troops-Outlaws Versus Law and Order People.

A despatch from Louisville, Ky, Oct. g, says: The excitement over the reported besieging of Judge Lewis and party in Har- hn Court House by Wilson Howard and his followers still continues. It had been hoped that the trouble was at an end, but an event which occurred has precipitated renewal of the war. John Howard, a 19-year-old brother of Wilson Howard, was walking along the street, and Finlay Smith was in the door of the Cumberland House, when they saw each other. Howard pulled his pistol and young Smith seized a Winchester rife which was near him, and both began to ahoot. One of Smiths bullets grazed How arPStemple and the shock knocked him down. John Howard left town, and when the news reached Wilson Howard within an near being killed by member of the Law and Order party, he vowed vengeance. Later, reliable messenger of the Law and Order party brought intelligence that the outlaw had sent word to all his men to come well armed to rendezvous few miles from the country seat. The seat of justice of Harlan county, which is now converted into . citadel by the Law and Order party, is 35 miles from Pineville, which is the nearest railroad point.
 henchmen, named Jennings, are among the wounded, and it is said that Towards in- 1uries are probably fatal. The Turner's have been in possession of the town for more than week. Their leader is John Turner, just IT years of age. Towards forces have been in camp one mile from town. There are about 70 men in each crowd, all equipped with Winchesters and reyolvers. Turner led his followers in an attack on the Howard camp. The attacking party got in the first work, but were finally driven back to town.
 A report reached Pineville that the How ard forces in Harlan, enraged by the recent battle and the probable fatal wounding of their leader, left camp and started for Harlan Court House, intending to kill everybody that belongs to the opposition and burn the town. G. c. Huff, clerk of the Harlan county court at Pineville, is afraid to go home, though he has no connection what ever with the trouble.
 The latest report from Harlan Court House states that Wilson Howard had cut o6 Lewis and his party from communication with the town. Sheriff James Howard of Harlan, who Is here, urges that the governor send troops to quiet the county. He says that on account of the wide extent of the feud he cannot find men not concerned to form posse and execute the law.
Connecticut western news., 1889-10-30
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

Consul Baker Gives the Trade Returns-
 American Fifth in the List.
 Under date of August 2S B. l.. Baker, United States Consul to Buenos Ayres, has forwarded to the State department tran script of the trade returns to the Argentine Republic for the six months ended June 30, 1889, as published by the National Statistics office. The totals show an increase over the corresponding period of 1888, in exports of $20, ,956 ,12O and imports of $11 ,910 ,940. MT. Baker says: "Were these exports the legiti- mate products of the country, the increase would be most gratifying circumstance. Unfortunately, however, more than this en- tire increase is nothing more than the drain age of gold from the country to pay the large balance of trade against the Argentine Re public of the previous year. And the appar- ent excess of imports over exports for the six months, amounting to $14, ,73O, ,298, is 8 mere fiction, as the imports actually exceed the legitimate exports by $9,2049O1, and to meet which balance of trade there must be a still further drainage of gold. Great Britain continues her supremacy more emphatically than ever, with France also far in the lead of all the other countries. The two together nearly divide the trade of the Argentine Re public. While the trade with the United States has really increased, our relative posi- tion, as fifth in the category, continues the same. Both Germany and Belgium also show a considerable increase in their trade, espe- cially the former, which now occupies the third place in the category.