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The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
nI.trIct In Conrres.

In the Senate the resolution offered
yesterday by Mr.. Gibson, directing the
Secretary Of War to report as to the
cost Of an avenue connecting the reser.
walton Of the Washington Monument
with Columbia Brock Creek Park and
the Soldiers Home. was taken up.
Mr.. Dawes asked, sarcastically,
whether the Intention was TO give the
use Of the proposed avenue to the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company.
Mr.. Gibson replied that one OF his
purposes In Offering the resolution was
TO prevent the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company from getting possession Of
the avenue.
The resolution was then agreed 10.
The President transmitted 10 the Sen
ate to-day the report Of the Board OF
Sanitary Commissioners on the subject
Of a system Of sewerage In the District
Mr.. Faulkner to day reported favor
ably Senate bill 4110. granting the
right of way TO the Metropolitan
Southern Railroad Company through
the property Of the United States In
Montgomery County. Nd, amending Il
10 accord with the views Of the War
Department
Neither District Committee met
today.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
Why THg POPE DROVE OUT

Anxious 10 Personally TnBpect the
statue Of St. Thomas Aquinas
ROME, July 1s.--Itis quite true that
Leo XIII went ont Of the precincts Of
the Vatican on Tuesday and drove
through the public streets The Pope,
desiring to see for himself, in its present
stage Of development, the statue OF
ST. Thomas Aquinas, which is destined
10 adorn the Vatican library, quietly
went 70 the studio Of the sculptor
Aureh, who IS engaged on the work,
and satisfied himself by looking at it.
In returning he happened to pass
near a body Of Italian guards, and, as a
matter of course, the soldiers presented
arms, as the Italian law prescribes that
they shall do, as a mark Of respect to
the Pope, and as a sign that the King
and Italian Government regard him
and treat him personally with the
greatest consideration
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
FOR SALBl
HOUSES.

3-storv and basement 1O-ro0m brick
house; an modern Improvements; situate
Second street. between and ID Sc.
478 Price 5000
Qstory frame house, with large lot; situate
on sixth street, between B and q Sc.
277 Price, 5000
8-storv brick house. containing rooms
and bath; size Of lot lsx15, situate on @
ass Price, 5000.
8storv and back building brick dwelling,
containing j @ rooms; an modern improve
ments; situate on corner Of Ninth and q
4ss Price, 5000.
2-story brick house 8 rooms and bath;
situate on J. street, between North Capitol
and First streets NV.
4O3 Price, $3.50.
3-story brick house, containing 70 rooms;
en- modern Improvements; situate No. g2i
42s Price, $4,000.
3-story brick house, 10 rooms, size Of lot,
25xi25; situate No. 1922 n e. NV.
PSI Price, $4,000.
2story and basement; brick house,
rooms and bath; situate on New Hampshire
46g Price, $500.
eaHiOrD N-FuOn Nflfk mousse SITUATE on
Cleveland ave, bet. 18th and 1871, w and
Boundary.
4G5 Price, 81 300.
2-story Groom brick house, on wallach
Place.
4s1 Price, 1880.
2story Groom brick house; situate on
Wallach Place
442 Price, $500.
s-story brick house, containing II rooms
and bath; and an modern Improvements;
situate No. 1910 @ 50. n. "
$50 Price, $4,000.
Improved property on the north side Of
g g. wide front.
444 Price $4,000
a large stable property IN desirable To-
cation; now under lease 10 good tenant,
paying per cent.
3t7 Price. $4,000.
4g4-Frame dwelling, Grant ave, Mount
Pleasant. Price, 5000.
4gO-Four alley houses, containing 4
rooms; each rent Tor SIS per month. Price,
$500.
4S0-s-room frame house, lot 9Ox75, on j.
70. Sc. Price, 5000.
4g7-2story and cellar brick house, 9
rooms aud bath situate on Columbia
Heigits Price $4,000.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
Dico

AIN El Tn MeuuEht
q O'Clock, after "a short
Alvey, 40 Providence TIC
Funeral from eFrCslC
southeast. Interment
BROWN. on July ~
M, gmouths-uld son
Frances E. Brown.
Funeral private.
BUsCHRR.-On We
az ESQ D. m, 40 the residence Of her parents,
No, 1928 Sixth street northeast. Ella O., be
loved daughter Of H. A. and Tillie Busoher
agcd years and 5 months.
Funeral strictly private.
COOLIDGE Wednesday, July 10, 1870
40 1890 a. m, after brief illness, james A
Coolidge az the resi- fence Of his mother Mr..
/. N. Williams, No. lol5 Seventeenth street
Funeral services will be held az St.
$50 p, IN.
HAMMOND.-On Thursday, July n, 1870, az
ii;45 a. m, Maggie Hurley Hammond wife OF
John NJ. Hammond.
JACKSON. On Tuesday, July IS. 1890,
salie II. jackson, eldest daughter Of George
T. and Mary A. Jackson.
Funeral from residence, No. 400 Ninth
street northwest, Saturday at3 o'clock .. no.
GIOVAENONI.-O Thursday, July q,
1890, al 2 o'clock a. m, Estelle, beloved child
Of Achille and Theresa Gioyannonl, aged ]
year and months.
ll20 Seventh street northwest, on Friday,
July rs. at 4 O'Clock p. M. Relatives and
friends respectfully invited 10 attend.
TAYLOR.-Ou Wednesday. July %, 1890
after a brief illness, PhWbe y. Taylor, hta
Rover, beloved wife OF Z. ID Taylor, ~ the
f3d year Of her age. Native OF County Clare,
Kildise, Ireland.
WILroX.-On July &C. 1890. al 9.i5 p. m q,
Frances A. Wilcox, aged 81 years.
Interment at Milwaukee, Wis.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

NOW Is THE TINE. We WILL PAY
N "big money for gents hrst-class sec
ond-hand clothing. Address or call Al
ITSTH'S OLD STAND. 619 ID 81. n. ".
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
UN PRE- c EDENTEO
ATTRACTION |
Over a Million
DISTRIBUTED.
La. S. |.
Louisiana State Lottery Co
Louisiana State Lottery Co,

Incorporated by The legislature for educa-
tioual and charitable purposes, and BIS fran
chise made part 1of the present State Con-
sutution, in is79, by an OVERWHELMING rorU-
LAR vorE
Its GRAND EXTRAORDINARY DRAW
INGs take place semi Annually June and
December, and Sc GRAND SINGLE NUN
BRR DRAWINGS take place In each Of the
other ten months in the year, and are an
drawn in public, at the Academy Of Music,
New orleans, La
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
AT THE CAPITOL.
AVENUE FROM THE MONUMENT
TO ROCK CREEK PARK.
1WORORE DEMOCRATS TO BE UNSEATED
Senate snd House Proceedings To-Day.
The Sundry Civil Bill--$2,OoO a
Year for Mrs. Fremont,
DEMOCRATS TOBE UNSElTED

In the Senate this morning, after
some minor business, the resolution Of
fered yesterday by Mr.. Allison to limit
debate to five minutes to each Senator
On amendments TO Appropriation bills
was laid aside without action.
The consideration of the SundrY
Civil Appropriation bill was resumed,
the pending question being the
irrigation proviso in the like
bill Of October 3, 1893. and Mt
Regan continued his speech began
yesterday against the amendment aud
in favor Of the irrigation scheme mi
tiated by that act
Mr.. Dawes, from the Committee on
Indian Affairs, reported back, with
out recommendation, the Presi-
dents message vetoing the bill
20 change the boundaries
of the Uncompahgre Indian reserva-
ton, with bill rs a substitute for the
vetoed bill.
The bill and the message were
placed on the calendar for future &C.
ton.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

49, THE STORAGE WAREHOUSE
- or THE
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COM
pANY.
A. T. BRITTON, President
West side Fifteenth street. between L and
NJ,
Wnl be open 20 receive Furniture, Car
rlages Silvprwarc. Bric-a brac Statuary,
Wine, Trunks Of Clothing, and valuables OF
an kinds on Storage. August IS, 1890.
Separate Locked Iron Compartments.
Special Facilities for Storage Of Silverware,
Pianos. Mirrors, Pictures and Books.
Goods Of all Description Carefully Packed
and Moved without trouble to owners.
The only Absolutely FireproOf Building IN
the city not owned by the Government Her
dies pass door.
Terms ard full information obtained at
Office American Security and Trust Company.
1919 street northwest.
ALBERT NJ READ.
General Manager, warehouse Dept.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

In the House this morning Mr..
Cannon, from the Committee on
Rules, reported resolution pro.
viding for immediate consideration
Of the "Original Package" bill,
the previous question to be ordered on
Monday Immediately after the reading
OF the journal; that the Bankruptcy
bill be then taken up, the previous
question TO be considered as ordered on
Wednesday after the reading of the
journal.
Mr.. Breckenridge of Kentucky raised
the question Of consideration, but the
House decided by a vote Of 115 10 IS TO
consider the resolution.
Mr.. McMillin Of Tennessee objected
to the method of procedure. The
House Of Representatives should govern
itself and not be governed by the Com.
mittee on Rules.
Mr.. Cultivate Of Ohio said that he
favored the Bankruptcy bill, as re.
ported, but, II an attempt was made to
rush Il through the House, he would
have 20 oppose its passage.
Mr.. Taylor Of Ohio asked how the
gentleman under oath could vote
against q bill which he favored simply
because he was offended
Mr. Outhwaite replied that he would
oppose It because there might be other
Representatives who had not given II a
careful consideration.
After further discussion. at the sug-
gostion OF Mr.. Adams Of Illinois, the
resolution was modified so as 10 provide
that appropriation bills shall not IN
terfere with the two bills, and II was
then adopted.
The Original Package bill was taken
mp and 9, b. Taylor advocated II.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
CoBgFsssman aad Correspondent

Congressman Grain and Correspond
ent O'Brien Moore of the ST. Louis
Republic came near INDUCING IN an az
fray al the Capitol yesterday Mr.. Grain
feels sore because be had been severely
criticized by Moore, and when the men
met be began abusing Moore for the
purpose Of provoking light Moore did
Rot lose his temper, and responded by
telling Mr. Grain be would meet him some
where else. Later IN the day Mr. Grain
entered the press gallery with q re-
yolvtT, but Mr. Moore had gone 70 New
lOFk
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

''we do hereby certify that we supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and
semiAnnual Drawings OF the Louisiana state
Lottery Co, and IN person manage and con
troll the drawings themselves, and that the
same are conducted with honesty, fairness
and IN good faith toward all parties, and we
authorize the company touso this certificate,
with fac SMILES Of our signatures attached,
IN rs advertisements"
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

from iNf AfNNhfftch Z hftfhs
twill be sad news to the friends of Ed
itor f. l.. Stanton Of the Atlanta C0Bsti
tuition 10 learn that he has determined to
quit writing poetry TO engage in manu-
featuring sausages.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
Conte.,sd 80. pseIdsa

The House Committee on Elections
to-day decided in favor Of the contes-
iants in the election cases Of De Land VS..
Bullock Of Florida and MeGinnis vs..
Anderson Of West Virginia Tne latter
was a surprise 10 the Democr ltic mem
beTs Of the committee.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
A Cnrrent onestIon.

From ne Cincinnati Inquirer.
And what, pray, Is the British Gov
ernmert going to do with these two
torpedo boats that II has just sent across
the ocean, and which are now at Hall
faN2 Is there to be war;
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

The House Committee on lnvalid
Pensions to day authorized favorable
report on the House bill granting a
pension of 81 600 per year 10 the
widow Of General Fremont.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

4 wish you were Ike Mr Bunting
complained Mrs Larkiu he's Sd con
siderate Of bis wife
That's So Z" replied Mr. Larkiu.
You ought 10 See the nice lightweight
Gxe be bought % day for her % split
kiudliEg wood with
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

Concert music b Professor Schroeder 8
Ratloual Guard band, % the palace steamer
Glarlts Macalehter, Friday aud Saturday
JUS Is ana 30, ald Inc programmes Of
Jauclag a. Marshall Han all day ana even
lHE aee al
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
MIs. Morton's Diamonds Probably
stolen.

SARATOGA, n. y, July lS.-A bold
daylight robbery was perpeTated here
yesterday when the cottage occu-
pied by Vice President Morton aud
bis partner Mr. Bliss, was entered and
$4,000 worth Of jewelry and diamonds
MeTe stolen.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

Group Of Jokes Dknocking Al the door
Of Humorist's saDCtum)-Let as In.
Humorist leageTly)-Nho are you
Chorus-We are Jokes about the rise
il The price of ice.
Humonst ldeTcelyl-G0 away 60
away That no Joke It's a crime.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

From chatter.
Eat your strawberries after drinking
coffee, and II you want a sensation, try
a little rum with them.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
nou.e. 81 raII. Chureh. NJ.

a new cottage, situate only minutes
walk from Falls Church stations, w. & o.
+, r., Va, containing6 rooms, bath, pam
try, and trunk room; size Of lot ltONl5O
feet. Price, $500. Terms easy.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

452 Price, $500
sstOry brick dwelling house, built IN the
most Substantial manner, containing 20
rooms; size Of lot 52xil2.
39l Price, 81 500
2-st0ry and back building brick house,
containing S rooms, situate on Columbus
ST., near Prince.
4s3 Price, 81 400,
sgs-3-stoFy brick dwelling nguss, con
tanning 10 rooms and an modern Improve
meurs, large side yard situate on cor.
Ola Christ Church, Alexandra Va. This
rs The hest situation iu Alexandra Price,
g. 600. Iezus-O netLlrl cash balance
one and rHo Te4rs.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

FT1H tls LEHff8as AHeFlcaa-
Immy-Ma. can have that candy
60 your dressing case
Mother les.
Jimmy makes no motion toward
taxing itl
Muther-W Why don you take 70 if you
want ltl Why, I declare M gone
Iimmy-Yep. j ate Il before 4 asked
you for IN
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
an Iaeoasldsrats onsr.

From Pos
I'm AN uusuung, said the tramp
What's Tie matterl
There was woman over iu Genase0
his morning said she could give me
work
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.-OFFfCE OFTUE
Cor missiOuors Of the District Of COlum
bia, washington, July 10, isgO.-Sealed 'uro.
uOsals will be received az the office Of the
commissioners Of the District Of Columbia
until ~ O'Clock m. on SATURDAY, JULY 10,
1890 for furnishing the various branches Of
the District Government with hard coal and
wood during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1901 BLANK forms of proposal, together with
AL information, can be obtained upon appli-
cation at Room 90 District Building, lst g. n.
W. between II and sts. Tho right Is re-
served 10 reject any and all bids or parts
of bids. J W DOUGLASS, President Board
of Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia.
iv1f a.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

nor RENT-TW0 BRAND NEW SD
il Room frame houses. l.El all ar5 a
ton; near churches aL1 E-s 1a
Union -1Ku. Inquire 81 a. badh1AD ..5
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

DFpARTNENTOrs STATE. WASHINGTON,
, July NJ. $780, Sealed proposals viii De-
received at the Department OF state until 81
m of the frU DAY OF AUGUST. $500 to tur
uish said Department with stationery and
miscellaneous articles for the year ending
of articlce which will De supplied to persons
and firms proposing to bid. The tight tu ne
iect any and an bids 0r 90 accept any portion
any article I'm the schedule is reserved Zach
bidder win Doe required 90 furnish with bis
bid q bond with two sureties, in The sum OF
5000 as a guarantee Of q faithful perform
auCe Of the contract which may De awarded
him All samples submitted should be LETT
at the STATIONERY Room of the Depart
MONT frff f- 24 lIluI
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
WANTED HELP.

Advertisements UHder me- head, f0lyr lines OF
sss, - cents fOr one tnsertOn. 80 cent? Tor hree.
MyANTED-A WHITE GIRL FOR GEN
w eral homework In a small family,
man, wife and boy years Old; German pre-
ferrcd; 70 the right party a pleasant home
and good wages assured. Apply at No. 1908
u 50 n W.
NTANTED-BY A GOOD COLORED LAUN-
w dress, washing and ironing 20 DO at
home; references given. Apply 1919 " " av,
An ABLE ADVERTISING, INSURANCE,
~ Safe, LlghtnnErud- or Book Agent, or
Reporter, % great savoir faire, for literary
work. Large salary. Write London a Hart
ford Pub. Co.. N. Y.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

81 FQE aLUB RATES nE ans further .ILlrus.
rigH desired write IeEIb.y ta tla aaagzslEI sal
clearly stating your residence Flth state.
County, street and Nuuttr More rapid ra-
turn nah delivery Will Pc assured - your
uelos.nE aB elFe'gue teari1s ear la.. al
dress
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
Plate Matter S0t Healthy.

aaas aae aa'tNfIa a.a.e-.'iat7
a Kansas editor has been granted a
pension 81 S72 a month for indigestion.
lie has probably been using TOO much
plate matter ID bis inside
Twice as Blz 3 5Ian - Ba0y Mekes.
Fram ~ Fall3s.uhig Record
The youthful Mckee pulled IA a
couple Of sea u0ut aud his record Waa
doubled b the President
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
~ FORsBEBG & MURRAY,
~ Agents In Washington for
THE WHITTIER ELEVATOR
NOR NORTHUMBERLAND

ARutFussusHEs zHasF flls hs1f, f0lF lines ~
lsss 25 csHts f0T 0l.s ssFl0Hs 50 ssHts FOR three
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

N|"-I| =" IT----TI TITO
Allegheny boys substitute the electric
car wire for the Fi0bert rife just 70
see how The other boy likes 10 After
o funeral or two The fun may become
less hilarious.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

uNREASUBY DEPARTMENT, WASHING.
i ton, u. G., July g 1890. Sealed proposals
visinr Architect Treasury Department.
Washington, ID. g. until O'Clock y. m. ON
the 18TH DAY OF JULY, 1890, for furnishing
and delivering drafting materials for the
above named office during the fiscal year end
ing June go, 1891, in accordance with the speci.
fCatiou and schedule, which may hcOhtained
IN application az this office. Each bid must
be ACCOMPANIED by a certified check Tor so
drawn 20 the order OF the Treasurer Of the
United states as a guaranty for the satisiac-
tory fulfllmeut Of the order and the delivery
OF the materials Tho Department will re-
ieCt an bids received after the time fixed Tor
opening the same; also all bids which do not
comply strictly with all the requirements OF
this Invitation. Proposals must be inoloeed
I'm envelopes, sealed and indUrsed Proposal
for Furnishing and Delivering Drafting Mate
rails for Office Of Supervising Architect,
Treasury Department, Washington. ~. c."
and addressed TO JAMES II. WINDRlM
Supervising Architect. iySeod 5t
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

DNUT0NAIH ION Y WNT0TIT0I1 "a nv
Columbia Once of the Commissioners,
" ashincton D. c., July ~ lsql scaled
proposals VIII be received at this office
until TUESDAY, JULY 90, 1870. Tor
furnishing ravire and arch brick FOR
the District of Columbia Blank forms
Of proposals and Specifications can
be obtained at this office upon appli-
cation therefor. together with an necessary
information, and only bids upon these forms
will be considered. The right is reserved o.
reject any and all bids or parts ut bids. j
f.rr,r,fsefrrarg IN O. fVfGFt
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18
married- --Died.
fllnrricn.

LAWS BOWEN. on July ., 1897, az Rvland
chapel NJ &. church, by Rev. % A, Price,
John s. Laws TO Anna j Bowen, both Of
CLARK County, Va.
ILLsDEN-ALTAFFET '''n~ raatorv
1911 q street northwest. or
the Rev. John n Elliott,
Wilmington, N. c., % s.
Brooklyn, n y
Wilmington n. c., pap
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-07-18

me above houses can te examined lg BE-
MT iruu oar office uuIF.
TH0MAsJ FIsEER 8 cos
l4 20. "a. N
The Red Cloud chief., 1890-12-26
CLOSING IN.

United States Troops Gradually But Surely
Surrounding the Bostiies.
RAPID CRY. s d. Dec 20-FOur
hundred Of the Seventeenth infantry
from Fort Russell disembarked here and
at other points on the Elkhorn railway
and took up their line of march for
General Cars camp at the junction Of
Rapid creek and Cheyenne river.
General Miles has Concentrated at
that po.nt the Eighth and Sixth cavalry,
the Seventeenth infantry. scouts and
artillery, making a fighting force OF
about !, 200 effective men.
There Is q large encampment Of hos
tiles in what is called the Grass Basin
in tho Bad Lands about ten miles
southeast OF Cars camp from which
thieving forages have been made On the
ranches General Miles is making dis
position to guard every pass and outlet
from the camp and has issued orders for
the cavalry to scout and intercept Sit
ting Bulls followers who are supposed
to be en- route I join these hostiles
His plans contemplate protection Of
the settlers and holding the In
dams in the basin or pocket await
ing . general movement into the
Bad Lands simultaneously with Cen
erai Brooke's forces as soon as b re-
suit Of the peace efforts Of the 500
friendly Indians who left Pine Ridge
to bring in the hostiles is known. The
escape OF the Indians being cut of they
must soon surrender. or like Sitting
Bull, die fighting"
The Red Cloud chief., 1890-12-26
OUN'S REPORT.

Trade Somewhat Bctter. Rut Financial I'm.
certainty stil . Disturbing Feature
Failures.
NEW York, Dec. 90. -R. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Business continues large for the
season, but there is percept;bly less
feeling of confidence. The causes ap-
pear to be: First, prospect of important
monetary legislation, the effects of
which are not clearly f0reseen: second,
frequent failures and greaterdifliculties
in making collections: and third. less
satisfactory collections in some large
branches Of industry. Probably o
people are affected, as business
undertakings often show, by I'M
certainty about financial legislation
and its effects than by any other
cause. Though tho rate for money on
call IS lower than u week ago and money
is easier at Boston and Philadelphia
there is still stringency at most points
throughout the county. Complaints Of
slow collections have rarely been o
general. and in many cases settlements
can only be made with notes or enew-
ais. But in all quarters there is hope
that after January I things may i'm
prove in this respect, if legislative
prospects do not meanwhile cause
greater shrinkage Of credits and cur
ts:lment of purchases.
Foreign influences are not now dis
turbing. Exports Of products -fss- the
two weeks of December from New York
show a gain of 8 percent over last year.
and the total Of last December was
hardly ever surpassed Though inn
ports continue heavy they are greatly
exceeded by exports at present Ex-
ports of cotton thus far this month OK
coed last years and also Of provisions
but there is a heavy decrease in grain
caused by speculative prices here. Trade
at the South is fair at nos points
The business ia lures occurring
throughout the country during the last
seven days number 4o4 as compared
with 314 last week. For the corre-
spending week OF last year the figures
woro 3ll