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Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20
Change OF Time on the g.. ". & l. II n

a change of time on the 6. r. & /. r.
r. Will take effect Sunday. March l6.
Trains leaving for the south at 1890
noon, viii leave at 1925 noon, making
close connections at Kalamazoo for
Chicago.
Trains from the south formerly ar
irving ~ $50 p. M, will arrive az 9:l5,
making close connections AZ Kalamazoo
with Michigan Central from Chicago.
Trains formerly arriving from the
south at 3:l5 p. m, viii arrive az 3.2-
p. ~. No change On the northern OF
MuskegOn division.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20
4 FIourishing College in a Fiourishing

commencing at once, the West
Mich u Business College and Normal
SchOol will make the following offer
up to and including April 10th. 70 any
one desiring to take a commercial or
Shorthand and Typewriting course, or
both courses. we will allow one week 5
tuition free for day course, and two
weeks tuition free Tor evening session,
after which, if you wish To continue,
the rate for evening course will be sl.0C
per week and regular rates for the day
course, which have been reduced. Call
or send for particulars. Telephone No.
1,l72 Mcmillan Block.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20
Contagious Diseases.

Miss Markham, 46l South Division-st.; /;
Dean Bartlett, 30 McDOwell-st.; Anne
WhtcOmb, - Powell-st.: -, Room
Il, IA Canal-st.: -. Cook, South Iona.
near IIall-st.; LOttie and VIM. kimmer-
lee, 4l6 Cass-st.; measles. Carrie Cole
man, 55S South DIvislon-st.; Gilbert
Dame, $50 Terrace-ave.; "enny IIanes,
% GoOdrich-st.; scarlet fever. L. IL.
Drake, 535 Ottawa-st., dIphthcria.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

Rev. Kerr p. Upper viii lecture on
Prom Joppa 20 Jerusalem" At the
Plsiufield-avenue VI. r. Church, Tues
day. March Is, for the benefit Of the
Berean Mission. Lecture viii begin a.
: O'Clock sharp. Adm ss0n, adults, -
cents; children, 10 cents.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20
Her spring Opening.

Mrs. +. Z. Vinegar announces the
sprng opening OF her dress making
parlors Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, Marcn "a. p and 20. She viii
show one OF the handsOmest lines OF
imported dresses ever seen IN this city.
Mrs. Vinegar has also been fortunate
enough 10 :. cure the services Of one OF
;. /. IaylOr's pupils as an assistant and
traper, and tOg tner they are prepared
to make up imported dresses OF the
very latest styles, as well as wraps.
The ladies desiring TO see something
very handsome IN imported gowns must
not forget the days, Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, March "A, % ana %
as the gowns viii not be shown alter
that date.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20
THE GREAT SACRIFICE SALE OF FURNITURE At RETAIL!

Now progress presents oppon ties for buying FURNITURE
L. Manufacturers Cast This HARVEST for parties in
ending buy furniture they supply themselves during
this sale with A ReAahs G0ods prices that salts
factory We displaying very much the assortment
and prices unquestonaby the QUOTED in
Grand Rapids We the many hundreds of
bargains bu they be Everything marked in plain fig
ures-CASH
KLINGMAN & LIMBI RT GL0DGH H0cD OTTAWAST.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

Cures aN kinds of sore eyes. such a.
granular lids. wlia bars. sfrofuis IN
ewes. failing sght or cataracts. For
sale ~ Peck's drug store, 70 cents per
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

The regular meeting Of the "slenf
sixteen Cluu" VIII be held al the res
dence Of !. D. Fsrr, on Nuliams-st.
TUESDAY evening.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

TAs fsnsvfaz Is ast ~ the ua-risgs
ltesrses fssasd saes isst pa5lisse1 VITA the
names a7nes F8sa ogtsds tss city sod
80 81 rae rz-r as- bers
--rss 10 enerss 4rfns Rapids tov-
srps sna Asitze De hri-s. erarf
EaEids fgansf
Arsar = ErlgHf Lffs teee -.-.....--. tI--tf
fgsrs r. TerFins, B.suche Piesle 1t- >
Every sack n LILY WHITE FLoU =
hss : ucfure of our mlll. None genuine
t10It -
NarrFv Cry MTITuee %.
Who 's F5raf
Nrs II VINEGAR tTi1gs borne wltt
her ths very atest imported gowns.
Edna. E1na Edna Eena.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

JR Doughty leaves soon for Clad
ulu. where be- wi launch 3 weekly
raper OF tire ReDub osu sra Af
Doughty vss for sixteen years f1f pl'-
Usher cf fnp Nt Pleasant fnfsrfrfs
end ne vii carry to tns reH -
ability and oId-f INC erTfrfen ~
sosae TIRE past Mr Dc7gftf go iafn-
iv have made taer home n tlts fty
where they have made ma fIiof
Thnr der,artnre v5I - reE-eifea
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

wrsF. r. W5negsr Wa snow st her
so~lns o. ~. March a, - aud -.
fhe Nsr. soraest bach gods aaa taa-
aare ever sa0rn Ia tle city.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20
Consult Your Interests

And YOU will find several
reasons " YOU should
have your lothing made
by Pierce =. < Shattuch:
First-They have the larg-
est and best selected stock
To choose from in the State.
Second They give YOU
better work and trimmings
than you can get elsewhere.
Third--They employ only
the best tailors.
Fourth---Their prices are
lower than other houses
charge for the same goods.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

This list q fgras1el bv W. K scr.oner
real estate dealer. - Pear-st..
Prank u. r ,sa to Jane q. Rosa. LOT p.
bIk6 ocrlbneT A Turner'S add s 90
Jacob Ba Tn 70 cue Z isstf. lots 4
and = bis = Barfh s9d- .---.- ..--........ eivj
John Moliema 70 Loyal touid. - u
lot aud 70. lots ? a. LeruNths
add At1t
Fiossie i. DeVrles 30 Gerrft II nver-
horst oJs 3. 8. 5. 10 and u. Def mes
sarah Renken 20 flossie J. Defries.
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Its ri 81 and 81 VIZ - Rockford -"
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william B knanp =. al. o. Elizabeth
r. ~ man. pee land on 80 -. Grand
shegh "a FROST 10 Niran A. Fletcher.
UBd 3 q part a v = OF see s.. Grand 49,,
Rap 4 N''"
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Tohn Fvs~s ~ Charles a EFars. 3
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Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

Made ~ Valley City Milling Co. Grand
Rsnds. = family favor te Try Is.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

Attend the West Nh gan Rusness
T-r7rrrStv and Norma school,. Nc
Molten hock. = south Drson-st
Dsv and evening sessions TIE nsCssf
rrsrt.csf shorthand department r
n Ean.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

Rev. Father Nugent, one Of the most
eloquent pulpit orators N the West.
and wthal a gentleman OF profound
thought and progressive IDEAS, Vii lee
ture al llartman's Hall next sunday
evening, on the Philosophy of Ciyihza-
ton" Seats may be reserved on sat
urday.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

E1na Eana Edna Edna.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

Lost ia New York. !" great attfac-
ton indeed, at popular prices. i an
nOunced for two presentations AT Red
mond's tOday. The curtain g0os up IN
the afternoon al 2.l5.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

The role Of Dorothy IA that mrth-
proVOk ng comedy, sour IRISH Visit
orr" Is played by charming httle Ada
MelraSe, VINO wlli be remembered by
her clever performance here OF Little
Nugget lasg season.
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

A fair-sized audience, largely repre-
sentng veterans of the war, attended
Rev. Washington Gardner's lecture al
Powers last evening. The speaker De-
tailed very vlvidly and entertaimngly
the vicissitudes and struggles Of ia,
campaign before Chattanooga. Both
the lecturer and theme were deserving
of better patronage
Telegram-herald., 1890-03-20

George c. Staley, IA "The Royal
Pass, plays return engagement ar
Powers Opera House, saturday, March
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
FIXES AND CASUALTIES.

THE Noran-Wright company of Wall
street. one of the largest bucket-shops IN
the country, has suspended payment.
BY an explosion of dynamite in H. r.
Doane's drug store in nelavm, Wis. ON
Friday afternoon, the proprietor and an
unknown man were killed and two ,ther
men were badly injured.
nuIuTu, Mimi Fire on Friday de
stroyed 5. uGO coo feet OF lumber, and build
ings belongings to Paine Il Co. at North
ern Pacific Junction. Help was sent from
Duluth. The loss Is estimated at 500, 900;
insurance $4,000.
FIRE in a tivc-storv business block ut
Rochester. n y, early Wednesday morn
ing. caused total loss of about 100000.
4 hotel near 10y was scoeched and the
guests rushed into the street in their night
clothes. but no one was injured.
EAmS Tuesday morning Il Rock Island
| passenger train was partly deralled at Des
MONIES. Iowa, and trainmen assert that
| the switch which caused the wreck was
turned 10y a train wrecker. who lay beside
the track with an iron bar in his hand.
AN express train on the Chesapeake and
Ohio was deraied near Staunton. Va.
! edFlN MNu"dN morning through lhe nrdht>
becoming uumanageabIe. Miss Myrtle
! Knox. of the Pearl of Pekin" Company.
which was ON board received injuries from
which she diea while being taken from the
/ car. Several other passengers sustained
Slight injuries.
PrrrSRvRG. Another bucket shop fail
ure is reported J. Il. Johnson \ Co.
doing business in the Petroleum Exchange
! building, lhave suspended. Their liabili
! ties are not known, but the firm say they
will be able to pay Is cents on the dollal
and probably dollar for dollar. TIL,
failure was caused 10y the steady advance
! in the stock market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

AsUINGToN. The house committee on
judiciary has reported, without amend
ment, the senate Antitrust bill and
recommended its passage.
WAsHrNGroN.- Senator Cameron has
introduced the service pension bill ap-
proved 10y the Pennsylvania service
pension association 1t provides that all
persons who served in the late war receive
/ service pension of s. per month and in
addition per diem pension of l cent for
every dav'S service, and the widows of
these persons be entitled to Sl2 a month.
THR house of Representatives has pass
ed the Naval Appropriation bill. A mo-
ton to recommit the bl,l, with instructions
to the Naval Committee to report 1t back
with an amendment providing for the
construction of one battle-Ship, WAS lost.
by vote of l23 10 l03.
WAsHINGToN.- Mr.. Bland (MiSSouri(
, has introduced in the house a bill to re-
duce taxes by placing on the free list all
/ imported goods exchanged in foreign
countries for farm products; any deficiency
caused In the revenue to be provided for
! hv levying an income tax upon all incomes
| OF two thousand dollars and upwards.
The expenses of the Dolph senate
| investigation committee are about
| =. 600. Several newspaper cor.
respondents who were kept under
a subpoena ifty-one days, although only
testifying twice, have been paid sl5S each,
are in hopes another investigation will bt
/ instituted
THE United States Supreme Court or
Monday pronounced unconstitutional State
laws providing for the seizure of liquor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
AN UNEVENTFUL DAY,
The Situation of the Strikers at Chicago
Not FIattering.

CHICAGO, April 29.-Today was com
paratiyely uneventful in the carpenters
strike, and tonight the headquarter. of
the journeymen were more deserted than
at any time since the movement was inau-
gurated. This is due TO the fact Of deter
mination to settle with the boss
Carpenters and Builders association made
unremitting measures the last three
weeks unnecessary. The initial steps TO-
ward declaring the strike off has been
taken and many members Of the new as
sociatiOn think that work will be re-
sumed Friday. The old Master Car
penters' association will be boycotted
but they are not losing much sleep over
the prospect, The iourneymen's and
bosses arbitration committees held a
lengthy conference this afternoon and ar
ranged for a meeting tomorrow 10 con-
slider the the details A committee from
the old masters association called on the
mayor this afternoon to ask
for adequate police protection
for non-union men with whom they pro-
pose to resume work next week They
were promised all the protection possible
Their petitions recited acts Of violence by
strikers. Later in the day committee Of
strikers called on the mayor and protested
against the charges In the eommunica-
rIQu
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
WEDNESDAY, April %.

Seuata-Sen. Sherman from the COM
mittee on foreign relations reported
back lin lieu of Reagan bill con-
cerning the irrigation of arid lands in the
valley of the Rio Grande river) the con-
current resolution. requesting the presi-
dent to enter into negotiations with the
government of Mexico on the subject. 1t
was adopted. The conference report on
the bill providing for a temporary govern
ment for Oklahoma agreed TO. yeas 80.
nays ) (Butler. COckrell. Pugh, Quay and
Vest. The bill now goes to the president.
The house bill amending the act of Aug
|. SO, authorizing the construction of
high wagon bridge across the Missouri
river at or near Sioux City,
passed Also the senate bill for
improving the Arkansas river ives passed.
also senate bills approplating Sl4,S to
reimburse South Dakota's expenses of the
constitutional convention; senate bill
amending and extending the benefits act
of Feb. s, 1887 providing for an allotment
of land in severality to the Indians of the
various reservations, etc: senate bill ap-
propriating $50 900 for the construction
of a military store house and offices for
army purposes at the Omaha military
depot, Nebraska, and for other purposes
The land forfeiture bill was then taken up
and the senate adjourned.
HouSe.-Iu the house to-day Mr..
Garmer presented a memorial of the
Manufacturers club, of Philadelphia,
representing many, millions of capi-
tai in American industries, and many
thousands of workingmen earning Amer
lean wages, in favor of prompt action on
tariff legislation which shall check the i'm
portation of articles produced by our own
people Referred. A rambling debate
consumed the balance of the day and moth
ing was accomplished.
THURSDAY. April "a.
SeHGte.-ln the senate today the house
| bill to transfer the revenue cutter service
| to the navy department was again taken
| up and the amendment reported from
! the committee on naval affairs agreed to.
| Sen. Hoar then reported from the COM
! mIttee on privileges and elections the bill
/ to amend and supplement the election laws
| and provide for a more efficient enforce
ment of the same. Placed on the calendar
| After some debate the amendment was
/ rejected. the republicans voting In the
| negative. Some other amendments were
| considered and laid. on the table and the
Sen;te adjourned.
hoHSe.-After transacting some inn
/ portant business the house went intO
| committee of the whole (Payson of Illinois
! in the chair ON the Legislative appro-
| priation bill. When the clause ap-
! propriating the salaries for the civil ser
! vice commission was reached Mr.. Cum
| mings. of New York, made point OF
| order that 1t was not properly IN the bill
a. the commission was neither Legislative
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
Senorita and CasCaron.
philadalpbia prnsS

A. R. Cushing, a Harvard graduate. has
recently returned from a trip to the West
and Southwest. He can not hear any
allusion to Mexico without feeling of
embarrassment. This uncomfortable cir
cumstance arises from an incident that
occurred during the travellers recent visit
to the sister republic A few weeks ago
he attended fashionable ball in the City
of Mexico-his first in that country A
feature of Mexican entertainments is the
cascarOn, a prettiIy decorated eggshell
filled with perfume or bits of gilt paper.
When a senorita wishes to show prefer
ence for a dancing partner she playfulIy
breaks The cascarOn over his head.
Mr.. Cushing, accompanied by Mexican
friend, was enjoying the ball from quiet
corner OF the room when a bewitching SEN
orita, with raven hair and roguish eyes,
danced up to him and smashed cascaron
over his Bostonian features. The shell
was filed with tiny specks of golden
paper, which fell in a shower over his
shoulders.
Surprised beyond measure Mr.. Cushing
sprang to his feet and demanded of his
friend that they instantly leave the place
What the matter?" asked the Mex
ican.
Some one threw an egg at me, and |
know when | get enough replied the
Yankee.
The unique custom was explained to the
visitor, who, in a few minutes. was waltz
ing with the young lady who had thrown
the egg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
WISCONSIN MEN FAVOR IF.
The Mckinley Bill is Salty 10 Some But
They Like IL.

They Like IL.
WASHINGTON. April ON regard to
the Mckinley tariff bill the republican
senators and representatives are perfectly
in line and will all vote for it and urge its
passage, although there are features in it
rather obnoxious to some OF them, Mr..
Haugen especially being opposed TO higher
duties on clothing, and Mr.. Van SchaiCk
not liking the sugar bounty provision.
Senator Sawyer says that III general
terms he is in favor Of the bill, meaning
by that that he fayors revision Of the
tariff on the principles Of protection. He
thinks it essential that the republicans
pass tariff bill at this session, and thinks
they will.
Senator Spooner has no doubt that a
tariff bill will be passed before congress
adjourns. He has full faith in the meas
ure proposed.
Congressman Caswell favors the bill as
it stands and believes the republicans are
earnest in their desire 10 pass it.
Congressman La Toilette says the bill IS
| perfect, the best protective measure ever
| framed. 1t aims at reducing the
| revenue by increasing the prOte tion
at the very point where the American
| market Is supplied by importation. On
iLs HAtt II ~ tiJ' iA Alat' -
Of the county market for nearly 575 ,000,-
900 worth Of produce supplied at present
| from abroad. He looks for passage Of the
bill without material amendment, and
| that very soon.
Congressman Thomas says the only flaw
/ he can find in the bill is the increased duty
| on tin; he wodld like an amendment there,
but if it cannot be had will vote for the
| bill as it stands.
Congressman Van Schaick expects to
vote for the bill and is IN favor of free
| sugar. but would rather have the duty re-
tanned than bounty.
Congressman Clark favors the bill as it
stands and says his constituents do also.
He is confident it will be passed.
Congressman Haugen will vote for the
bill. but would like 10 see it changed so
az to place a duty on hides and not raise
the present duty ON lower grades of
clothing and wool
Congressman McCord viii vote for any
measure considered by tbe caucus as neces-
sary for the future political salvation Of
the republican party.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
GRIMM AL.

Ulysses. Kansas. -- County Clerk
Geo. w. Early, and county commissioners
Sullivan, Green, Lenhart, Harbor, Rob
bins and poughcrty, have been arrested
ON the charge of swindling the county, in
the lIleged issue of county script given as
bounty.
ST. PAUL, Minn.-In a fight with a
gang of toughs, whom he had ordered to
move on. Police Officer Peterson. was Tues
day beaten until he was insensibe but
not before he had mortally wounded one of
his assailants. Peterson's recovery is
considered doubtful.
CHICAGO, Ill.-An important arrest
of Counterfeiters was made Thursday
For months the country has been flooded
with $40 silver certificates. said to have
been issued by the German National bank
of New Orleans, but which were plainly
bogus. Two men were taken into Gus
tody while passing bills, and over 5000 in
Counterfeits were found on their persons.
TRENTON, New Jersey. - Noah
Palmer aged 20, member of a band of
gypsieS encamped at MyervilIe. during a
quarrel with his wife while drunk,
shot and killed her He then at
tempted to shoot his daughter. who was
sleeping beside her mother, Tut failed. He
then shot himself, inhicting fatal
wound
ST LOUIS, Mo.-Advices from
Dallas county, Arkansas, says two well
known farmers. Kit Walsh and Henry
Owens, got into a dispute Tuesday, about
the ownership of land, and desperate
fight ensued, in which Walsh nearly
severed Owens head from his body with a
briar cutter, killing him instantly, and
Welsh was fatally injured by blows from a
hoe in the hands of Owens.
CLINTON, lll.-A strange man COM
mitted suicide near here Monday.
He asserted seriously his belief in the
prophecy Chicago would perish yesterday,
and tAat he could avert the dire calamity
Toy offering his life as sacrifice. He
couIdnot be dissuaded from tn delusion, and
while no one was present cast himself be
fore the west-bound train on the Illinois
Central and was instantly killed. He was
well dressed and about forty years of age.
Letters show his name to be Hamilton,
and that his home is near Louisville, Ken
tucky.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, April 29.-Flour-Steady; winter
wheat, 2o1J+ IS, spring, .SNlGS 10. Wheat
Easy; SSh4@SSSs sor seller cash: "a, to1
seller May; S6psQGS6.s for seller July. Corn
Steady; s. for seller cash; S9llSs's for seller
MAY; SsS for soher July Oats-Steatiy; s4I,
tor seller cash; pa. for seller May; 2SS for
seller July. Rye-Easy; 4aG4sA. Barley
Steady. Prime timothy-Easy; lSNGISi. Flax
seed-&teady; l.49. Whiskey-I02. Pork Firm;
l2SaGl2S5 for seller cash. IsS2' on ~ for seller
MAY; lSI0G13l2's for seller July. Lard Steady;
go for seller cash; 22l. for seller May: 6SIl,
for seller July. Shoulders -5ooll5 y: short clear
5.6aG5 Is; short ribs, 5.sN6e5.25. Butter-Steadv
creamery, l29lS; dairy, 1NdGl6, Cheese-Quiet; :;
full cream cheddars, $685.; flats, a19ls {;
young Americas, lNGlO'a. Eggs-Firm; fresh,
loAaGll. Enthusiastically; heavy ana light green
salted, SGl4; salted bull, Ss4; dry flint 6lG7; dry
salted hides, 5GG6; dry calf SOC; deacons, each -
Tsllow-Steady; Salt packed, SA, No. :, S4; a;
cake, 2&4.
Flour-Receipts, 5000; shipments, IL 900.
Wheat-Receipts, 1900: shipments, 1900
Corn-Receipts, 2tOOtN: shipments, 4OI,COl
oats-Receipts, "a ,NGd; shipments, 3i9,luN
CHICAGO April 29-The Drovers' Journa re
ports: Cattle-Recetpts, 800; steady 10 stronger;
beeves 40 d5.15 steers, 3.5,E&l6o; stockers and
feeders, 2.5HlE4 Is: cows, bulls aud mixed,
l.5oGS 60; Texas steers, 2SA@3S3.
Hogs-Receipts, l6,5OO; strong; mixed, IO5@
4. ..es'a; heavy, 4O55D421l,; light, 4OA164 22rs
skips, S.5OCI4.OO Sheep Receipts, 1000:
strong; natives, 3 75&6 90; western corn fed,
5.ONQD6C0; Texans, 4 4OOGa 90: lambs, 5OOG67 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-05-02
GLOOMY OUTLOOK IN CANADA.
The Condition of Business Not Satisfactory
Heavy Pressure for Credit.

MONTREAL, Que.-The condition of gen
ersl business throughout the dominion is
not considered by bankers to be at all salts
factory, and if the crops this year should
prove failure the outlook will be gloomy.
In fact. it is well known that the Bank of
Montreal what is to Canada what the
Bank of England is TO Great Britain, Is
warning merchants to curtail their I'M
ports The bank statement for March,
Just issued, Is not satisfactory, showing a
further enlargement of mercantile loans.
In August, 1887. the aggregate discounts
of the banks amounted to 1857 600, 900. in
Guiding bills taken against currency then
being put out for purchase of the harvest,
while at present these advances reach S177.
OOO. 900. an increase of $4,000 900. the
greater part Of which may be attributed to
the pressure for credit and not to an en-
largement of the commerce Of the country.
In the same period the foreign balances
have been heavily drawn upon. Over and
above the exchange supplied by the export
trade, etc, it has been necessary since
August, 1888, to draw upon the foreign
balances of the banks to the extent Of more
than SIS, 600. 900 in order to provide for re-
mItauceS