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New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
p,ssoLvIyG A GRocERs, EXCHANGE.

The General Term. of the Court of Common Pleas,
Yesterday handed down decision dissolving the I'm
portcrs and Grocers' Exchange, which was incor-
por.l,ed May 3, 1881, with capital of $3.50 Busi-
ness was begun on large scale, but two years later
1t had fallen oil good deal, and for some time there
has been none transacted at ALL but $4,000 Is sun
trustees were i'm favor of dissolving. and of Il
membership of PIG. there we're l35 who assented to
dissolvng The corr GRAFTON.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
MAYOR GRANT PRESENTS TIE crrY,s CLAM.

Mayor Grant sent letter 10 state Controller
wempe at Albany yesterday. saying that certain
had been called TO the Mayors attention. by
which 1t was maintained that the city had lost
100000 in tax collections from corporations
during number Of years. The Mayor requests the
State Controller to have the books Of his department
examined, to inform the Mayor Of the amount.
approximately which will be due 20 the city and
county OF New York. and when IL will he convenient
sor the state Controller 10 let the city have The money
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20

Washington, Dee. 1D.The supreme Court OF the United
States transacted the following business -
The Chief Justice announced that the court would ad
Iourn Monday. December 23 until Monday, January o.,
1890.
30 Bertrand saOy plaintiff In error. ast. Simon
Block. Argued
40. 4l-Ihe ST. Louis and san Francisco Company, ap
pclant, agt Walter y Johnston. Argued.
no I0y-Thc Louisville aud Nashville Railroad Com.
rsny, plaintiff Ia error, agt. Lucinda Wangelin. Sub.
mit.ed.
no. 110-Wlliam ii. Robertson. collector etc., plain
tn In error. Charles a. Edchon ct nj. Argued.
The day call VIII b. follows Nos 170,
III, I73, ia. 17G. I10, lS2, lo3 1S4 and lSj.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
ne rs NOW A BAPTIST MINISTER

THE Rev. Henry p. Hudson formerly Congrc-
rstions minister. and pastor Of the Lewis Avenue
Congregational Church. of Brooklyn was publicly
recognized last evening Baptist minister i'm the
Trinity BAPTIST Church, in this CITY, He Is pastor
of this Trinity Church. lie became Baptist from q
special study OF the Bible. The following ministers
took part in the ceremony: The Rev. J. W. Aslworth
the Rev Richard Hartley, the Rev. Dr. c. c. Norton
the Rev. DR.. Joseph T. Elder. the Rev. Dr. J. II sim
mons and the Rev. J. c. Allen.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20

The big steamer City OF Paris arrived OF her pier
nj O'Clock yesterday afternoon after an unusually
stormy voyage OF seven days and three honrs. Her
delay of a day was due 10 the heavy weather which
she torcd on December 13. IA. 13 10 and Il.
Among the passengers were three sons OF Lori
Stanley. Governor-General Of Canada; ex'ConSni J'
schocnhof Sir Charles y. Lewis. Bart. and member
OF Parliament: Professor Theodore b. Moss, J. I'd
ward Addcks the Hon. p Garncau, II. X. L0ngfelow.
l.. J. WcsicOtt and Joseph Hewitt.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
EUROPEAN FINANCIAL, MARKrTs.

and nuSn 97 Dse ~ p m.Consos, 07 $40 for money
% o. ylo iof the account Atlantic and Great Western
~ k'sS trustees certificates JG3s Canadian pacific
80 ibils Esh Mexican ordinary IL ST. Paul eognn,
.-4,. i'nuihs 2u.s Mexican Central now 4 No. n
N"s 81 b bSf SILVER quoted at 43 151ed per ounce
-Hti,e!. - pi cent. Tbs OF In H.
cent. "' '"'' IL 80 per
Paris sdYfces quote per cent ,ontes a, ~ , -
ccntmes for the account and exchange on lInes %
francs q Ger times for checks. VIZ ''0'uoh Al %
Ihe 2 6ulion In the Bank q England has decreas.o
Bank Of EBglands reserve TO liability Which s O the
was 80 .ls per cent, is now 81 80 per cent ' week
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
sIncludes sales OF 900 bbs December options al
81 Oi9. and cOOO bbls OF Tomorrow delivery at 81 o.

includes sales OF 900 bbls OF December options at
O43. and 1000 bbis OF Tomorrow delivery at 81 o.
Refined oil unchanged at 80 cents per gallon in
barrels and 20 Foreign quotations
I'd lower at London 0lsd6hd, but unchanged at Ant
werp at 176s francs, and at Bremen at 7.3O marks
OIL City Perm. Dec. 19-National Transit certificates
oDcncd al 81 O5 highest 81 0j lowest 81 c3i4 closed
az ~ O3 Sales Gl2, COO bbs coafances 1O9,SOO bbs.
charters j72 bbs; shipments 1O2 ZIG bbs.; runs,
Al. $50 bbls.
Pittsburg Dec 19.-Pctrolcrm active and weaker Ma
onal Transit certificates opened at Sl Oj closed at 81 033
highest II 05 lowest. ~ o3A,.
bradford Penn. Dec lJ.-Naonal Transit certificates
opened 81 O5s closed at ~ o3a highest, II 05ls low
est ~ 03as cleaTances 152.OOO bb!s
Ttusyille Penn. 19.Nationa Transit certificates
opened at 81 O5a highest, 81 O5s lowest. sl O34
closed at O3o.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
TIE PETROLEUM MARKET


There a vigorous selling ssure developed In crude
certificates at the Stock Exchange yesterday The total
record OF dealings sharply from Wednesdays low
record and prices declined 81 04 to 81 03SdSl 032
The Stoc, Exchange transactions amounted over
300 0GO barrels within about 10000 barrels OF the total
amount January options changing hands at the Conso
dated Exchange. the latter board the decline in values
was from 81 % TO I'll 03dSl OBJ. There was no news
from the sufficient importance To warrant the fall
and the character the trading unchanged. Inc
speculation lies the hands Of the professional clement
apparent that important support IL available 70
Inc situation in the field ana abroad shows the
old features strength, but the producer lacks tho
uerye" or capital take steps TO protect his interests
while the outsider is fearful of venturing into the IN
OF the dread OF the refining power Inc
markets closed quiet and only steady.
The range OF prices and the total dealings were as
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20

In State issues the business included Arkansas
rs TO Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad at
Ia IA. and TO Red River Railroad at Ia: North
Carolina consol As at 81, and speclai taxes az
9a9 IA, South Carolina Brown cSnsro Tonressee
Settlement IS at "a l,2, and Virginia os deleIred
receipts at IA or city bank stock central
National sold (25) at 147, Corn EXchanGe l9J a,
$50, Phenix 800 at l46 i-2. and western Na'iohai
1851 at 81. ,-..,..
The general bond market was moderateV acol'e,
and ruled strong. Atlantic and Pacific as rose 70 7,
"a ga Missouri, Kansas and Texas genera os soid
up to 10 l-2, and the IS TO- 50 Ia Lenas anu -
Pacific seconds were up TO 81 i-2. Reference S
made to our full report Of bond sales
Money ruled at per cent. Some snsi! loans
on exceptional classes OF securities anu 20 nv'
irst-cass borrowers were made at IL pei M cenu,
But the supply was abundant, so that late loans
were made at 8 and per cent, and unrequireo
amounts were offered at per cent
The Clearing House statement to-day was as
follows: Exchanges, Sl17,395,Oo3; balances
The Sub-Treasury to-day was debtor to the
Clearing House s750,6s3 It's net gain on bal
ance was Sls2,ls9. made up by coin gain r,l OF
S3Sl ,O9S less currency loss OF Sl9s,0oS Inc
days operations covered Receipts, SO, ,907 $50;
payments, S3,7e5,33l; resulting in. 2 general
balance OF SlS220l, 1872 consisting OF Sl74 4,749,-
796 coin and S7,541 ,056 currency
REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
The United States Treasurer at Washington re-
ceived to-day $267,543 National bank notes for
redemption
The customs receipts were S615.366. the in
ternal revenue receipts 1875 5,439, and the miscel
laneous receipts $167,S62.
To-doy's Washington Treasury statement OF cash
on hand and deposits in bank compares with the
figures OF the last previous statement as follows
Net gold on ss nc
Net silver on hand 2o7425S9 2o1il,s6l Dec 0oO72S
on hand $50. s,1es25s o,2s7.7so Inc. 74,472
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
Mr.. puRDY TAKES UR sTRAUss PLACE

Mayor Grant yesterday appointed Samuel NJ Purdy
Commissioner Of the Board of Education, In place
pi Nathan stfaus. declined Mr. Purdy is now n
nemocf Of the Board his term expiring January 4
~ seiccuon Is virtually rcappointment
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC.
:s Ss%si' Y: e 81. @ .sSs5: $
CHICAGO AND EAST ILLINOIS.
:$ SSss' & E 81. $;' & s .3
EVANSVILLE AND INDIANAPOLIS.
Ss%Sf' e n';' s. s ss
EVANSVILLE AND TERRE HAUTE.
81 8 g! gs ss$ :5J5S
LAKE ERIE AND WESTERN.
SsSi' i: .s.ssss ss
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE
Ss%sf' e q 4 R; ss
NEw-YoRK. ONTARIO AND WESTERN.
Ss%Sf' * s5s sssis
NORFOLK AND WESTERN.
S:%s' ss sss 3s3 s3si 81
PEORIA. DECATUR AND EVANSVILLE.
SSaSi' xs!s "a 1'; q 10 ss ss 81 s;5
TEXAS PACIFIC.
sa SsSsi' e s S :{
TOLEDO AND OHIO CENTRAL.
second week In Dec. e23S92 S2l2l2 S21,924
Jan. l Dec. 1f.... 1,O2f2o0 l,l5Jl2' 1,lJo, io5
WABASH
Number OF miles. l00l 1.00l
Second week In Dec. Sz0Oi0 S293,OOO
Jan. l to Dec. H.. ll,fSOfO9 l2,5Oo,O0o
CHICAGO AND WESTERN MICHIGAN.
Number OF miles. tlS Alb Alb
First week In Dec. SS1l3t SZ1f23 S2o,6lI
Jan. | to Dec. 7..... 1,329ol1 l3OlSO6 1,z6o, ,430
DETROIT LANSING AND NORTHERN.
Number Of miles, 2OS 26S S23
First week in Dec. s20Oil S2OS0S $50 039
Jan. / TO Dec. I...-.. l,Ofo,ifS oofloS l,Oo4,0fi
MISSOURI KANSAS AND TEXAS.
Month Of November. s9olll2 S17S,S9l
Jan. i TO Nov. 30. 0,I46.lo2 6,Sll,5i6
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20

Ing certificate IL s21e 5a5 s2le Iss Dec sss
Net cash balances s25 $50 10 1858 $50 Dec s9s15
The foreign exchanges were quiet and only
steady at quotations for actual business as fol-
lows: Bankers bills at 81 80 ga and $4 81 Ia
for long and short sterling respectively French
francs at 5.23 1-8 and 500 5-S; reichmarks at
94 3-S and 90 IA, and guilders at 80 rs and 40
The governors of the Bank of England at their
weekly meeting to-day made no change in its
minimum rate for discount, and it remains at
D per cent. During the week the bank lost
f666,000 bullion. and the proportion Of its re-
serve to its liabilities was reduced from 1910 to
1870 per cent, against reduction from 4n.32 to
3O78 per cent in the same week of last year,
when its rete for discount was per cent. The
weekly statement of the Bank of France shows
gain OF 1,s75000 francs gold and gain of
S1,7O0,000 francs silver. At the London Stock
Exchange British consols were easy at 97 3-16
and 07 1-2 respectively for money and account.
In the open market money ruled at 1-2 per cent
for bankers balances and at 1903 5-S per
cent for discount Of bankers bills. Bar silver
was firmer at 43 l5-16d. per ounce American
railways were irregular; generally lower in the
morning and improving as the day advanced to
quotations better than concurrent home prices.
At Paris French per cents rose to S767 1-2,
against 87.55 last evening, and sight exchange
on London was easy at 1921 francs to the 6.
DreXel, Morgan d Co. announce that hold
ers of temporary receipts for first mortgage non
preferred bonds Of the Ohio. Indiana and Western
Railway Company may now exchange the same
for engraved reorganization certificates for like
bonds. The engraved certificates are for 81 900
each, and pass by delivery. Temporary receipts
for second mortgage bonds preferred and common
stock will be exchanged for reorganization GER
tfcates as soon as the latter are delivered by the
engravers, Of which due notice will be given.
The Daily Mining Company announces divi-
dend of 25 cents per share for November 1897. .5O0
payable at the office of the transfer agents. Louns-
berry & Co., Mills Building December 81. Transfers
close December 26. Total dividends to date,
S1.312,500.
The Ontario Silver Mining Company has de-
clared its 163d dividend Of $4,000, for Novem-
ber payable at the office Of Lounsbery & Co..
Mills Building. December 81. Transfers close De-
cember &c. Total dividends TO date. 81 0,62 900
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20

DED STAR LINZ: avn mrs
Sailing from New-York and Antterp wee1Ay a n.
FRIEsLAXD. weSnsssdsyi pef,smset =, ;SSp
Cabin rates: First Cabin. si5 and gbwsra rsoa SS5
es5 and upward. Sc soad Cabin go. EA's
s4E fs ss wnT s.tSiiss Z soSsSsa sssS & sssas '
New-York tribune., 1889-12-20
business done in Government oonds. Inc
nominal quotations are as follows:

BID. ASK. oo, lPys hsk
Us4hs 1891 reg. 104S10o Scur 8s ,eso'' ea2 iiai,
iSG 1921, III IS eur 8s soS.. 124
% i5y il7ioIJ Il cur Os 500. 120
q s; e s1 e2n'' ia DistCo 3-65. 1924 123h
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Judgment.

IF Arnold, wife, No 1888 s.. District ai
T. j. Tidwell husband. ish, La
In this cause, by reason of the law and the
L evidence being in favor of the plaintiff
and against the defendant, answers having
been filed and due proceedings had, it is order-
ed, adjudged and decreed that the community
of acquets and gains, heretofore existing be-
tween plaintiff. Emma F. Arnold and defend
ant, Thomas j. Tidwell, be dissolved, and that
they be separate in property, and that said
plaintiff have Judgment against and recover of
said defendant the sum of eight hundred dol
lars $500 S0l, with five per cent per annum
interest thereon from February 9th, 1885, and
that plaintiffs mortgage and privilege be rec
ognized and enforced upon all the property
owned by said defendant, according to law,
and it is further ordered, adjudged and deoreed
that said plaintiff have control of her separate
and paraphernal property, and that defendant
pay all costs.
Rendered in open Court, February 6, 1889,
and read and signed in open Court on this
(Signedl J.T. BOONE,
Judge End District La
tEndorsed.l Filed February 10, 1889
tSignedl J. II. CABEEN,
Deputy Clerk.
Clerks Office. l hereby certify that
Bassier Parish, La. the abeve and foregoing
is true and correct copy of the original iudg-
ment, as the same now appears on file in this
Office.
Given under my hand and seal OF Office, at
Bellevue, La, on this 18th February, A. D 1889
j. H. CABEEN, Deputy Clerk.
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A FAMILIAR FAoE.-If there is any
one thing which more than another
We love to see, it is the face of an old
and familiar friend. 1t is often very
encouraging, and calculated to prompt
one to higher and more vigorous eff
forts, as he tells of what he has done
hy himself and others elsewhere, by
the proper use of intelligence and
brains. Such is the case with that
good old paper, Colmaa's Rarol
World, which comes to us every week,
telling Of what is going on in every
department of farm life, in all parts
q the country, and for that matter in
oil parts of the world. There is
aomething reliable and staunch about
this we'll known weekly. 1t has been
running right along now for more
than forty years, and the old Colonel
has had the good sense to keep plenty
o. grit and young blood in it, and to
nold It as the foremost paper of the
end on track; others try very hard
Dut they can't catch it. The price is
only Sl00 per year and sample copies
may De had by addressing
G. D. CoLMAN.
40 Olive ST., st. Louis, Mo
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In calling attention to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. Philip Werlein, of
New Orleans, it may be said he is
one of the largest and most progress
aive dealers ip pianos and musical
instruments in the South. For many
years this firm has spared neither
pains nor money to cateer to the
best interests of its customers. It
has u reputation that can only be
gained by long standing and honest
dealing. Thosein want of anything
In his line can safely trust their
business with a man enjoying the
reputation of Mr.. Werleiu.
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TheappoFtionment of school funds
just made by the State Superintend-
emf, ont Of the revenues of 1888, for
The months of September and De.
cember of that year. amounts to a
total of $50, 1856 IS. The apportion.
nent gives % cents per capita on a
total of 335, 6O3 children between
the ages of 6 and is years. Tue
apportionmeut for Bossier parish
amounts to sl,64l 80.
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THROUGH CAR sERVICE,

S0UTHB0UND-Trai No. /, Mann Bondoir
Buffet Sleeping Cars, Cincinnati to New Or
leans, Birmingham to Shreveport and Mann
bundoir and Pullman Buffet Sleepers Cincin-
natl TO Jacksonville.
Train No. 5, Mann Boudoir Buffet Sleeping
Cars Cincinnati to New Orleans and Louisville
to Chattanooga, and Mann and Pullman Sleep
ers Cincinnati to Jacksonville.
NORTHBOUND-Train No. 9, Mann Roudoir
Buffet Sleeping Cars New o leans to Cincin-
natl, Shreveport to Birmingham, and Manu-
and Pullman Sleepers jacksonville to Cincin-
natl.
Train No 6, Mann BOudoir Buffet Sleeping
Cars New Orleans to Cincinnati and Chatta-
nooga TO Louisville aud Mann and Pullman
Sleepers Jacksonville to Cincinnati.
JOHN GAULT, D. G. EDWARDS,
General Manager Gent Pass. & Tkt Agt.
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Recognize the necessity of con.
ssnt and painstaking effort, and
eoltvate the habit ofIooking on the
hopeful side of life.
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ToTHE MARDI GRAs.-The Queen
and Crescent Route has made ex-
Cnrsion rates from all principal
points on its line TO New Orleans
and return for those wishing to at
Tend "Mardi Gras.s Tickets on
sale March LIST TO 9Th, good to return
until March 18th, 1889. For further
information apply to any coupon
ticket agent on the line.
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Homestead Entry No. zoos.
Land Office at Natchitoehes. La,
January 9Th. 1889.

Land Uthce at Natohitoehee, La,
January 9Th, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Judge, or in his absence the Clerk of the
District Court, at Bellevue, La on February
q, 1889, viz: Samuel Black Homestead Entry
No, 2605-for the southeast quarter of north
east quarter, east halt of southeast quarter.
and southwest quarter of southeast quarter Of
section 9, township 20 North, range II West
Louisiana Meridian. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation Of, said land, viz: John
chatham, William Lane. John Gay, Thomas
foyer, OF Bellevue p o., La.
WILLIS HOLMES, Register.
January II, 1889 febat
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Asa stock country this section
cannot DO surpassed--cattle, horses,
mules, sheep, goats and hogs can
be raised in vast quantities and with
entire success.
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The Commercial Restaurant, No.
2O4 Texas Street, gives good meals,
pfeparediu excellent style, at mode
rate charges. Fine FRESH oysters
xlways on hand.
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A charitable and hopeful temper,
prompting the sincere utterance of
kiad aud encouraging words is
many times blessed.
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"Esery One," says the French
ofoverb, "has the defects of his
cualitics;" every one, also, has the
qualities of his defects.
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Self righteousness and pride too
ol:en occupy the judgment-seat when
weOass upon the character of others.
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Ii you want the best aud latest
music, address Hitehcock's Music
Store, No. IL Park Row, New York.
Al orders by mail will receive
prompt attention from this old and
reliable house. Send for cataIonge.
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"Our Little Ones for March
contains many poems and stories and
,;etures, all bright and attractive.
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For fresh garden seeds, call at DR.
~. ]. MObley's Drug store.
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80 reslgResea,a.

~ srespaasing will Be aIlaw.ga 4.
nCnt'1g ktiou. situated air Te;iss ~ ~ =
~ my ppon Rec River, snd Lre, -. 9.
Lowe
- Is
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When young
George wasa kid yet
years before he got to be
the well-belOved parent Of hls
wonderful countree, he at US
an example to be always truthful
on him who makes a cut, So we seek
to learn this lesson aud apply it tOl
our line, by telling truth and cutting
goods and prices very fine. Like
George We are truthful, on our word
you may rely and you'll find our
Store the safest place when
e'er you come
to buy. To
give our stock
inspection Is
to show US
you are wise
and more via
dom you will
gather when
we've opened
up your eyes,
exhibiting the
quality of
goods we keep
on sale at such
prices that
compel itors
with jealousy
turn pale
Then why con-
tinue buying
where you pay
double price
for goods that
may appear
like ours, but
are not near as
nice. Come to
our store for
cheapest goods,
'tis DANGER
TO delay. Wen
give you special
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w ingtOn
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There are rocks ahead, no matter
!. chat direction we may steer.
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BELLEVUE. La.

Garden seeds at DIR. Mobley's.
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fMS#tfE aED FACET. rSnese w..As.. 49, =.
rom go AmsEsca Beautiful ceiored n g
srss1n. al - sample copy azd hetssss
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Notice.

Notice ia hereby given that in thirty Bsfa
IN from this date will file NV apI.lic .is';',
und Act 81, of The Louisiana Lerisg e u {
20 g. to homestead the north half 81 -al.nsA :
quarter and southwest quarter - S Ilene1
range 70 West. y, ~v...
WILLIAM Euw AD PICKETT.
February II. 1883 maFcn =
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-12-26

THoUGH jeff Davis never had his dis
abilities removed, his widow can get a
pension from the Government if she
wants it, because of his service in the
Mexican war. The exception to the
general Mexican pension law that it does
not apply to "any person while under
political disabilities imposed by the
-Four teenth amendment to the Constitu-
ton" does not exclude the widows of
those who refused to have their disabili-
ties removed. Several such claims have
been allowed
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THE SUGAR DUTIES.

Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
Congressman Browne, of Indiana, has
given notice of his intention to introduce
a bill in the House to reduce the duty on
sugar from 79 per cent. ad valorem to
25 per cent, and giving a bounty of l
cent a pound to producers of domestic
sugar. This bill is based on the as
sumption that the history of sugar
growing in the United States has demon
strated that it cannot be made success
full industry under the stimulus of the
protective principle, and that it is both
wise and expedient to reduce duties and
protect the home growers by bounty.
When the Mills bill was under consid-
Grafton the Republicans of the House
made repeated efforts to have it amended
so as to reduce the duty on sugar, but
their efforts were defeated by the Demo
Gratis. The wishes of the Sugar Trust
had been made known to the Ways and
Means Committee, and nothing could
induce the Democratic majority to do
aught else than stand by the Mills bill
The cry about reducing the tax on the
necessaries of life" was heard in all
quarters, but it did not induce the Dem
OcratS to vote for cheaper sugar.