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THAT TROUBLESOME CARA.
The Authorities Propose to Put Stop to Hi
Little Game.

Ane AutuOrlues propose to Rut . Stop to His
Little Game.
The persistent manner in which the Mexican
revolutionist Cara keeps on worrying the au-
thorities has compelled several curious people
to ask what Mr.. Cara expects to make by his
disturbing efforts.
There are two sides to the story. CARA and
his friends have it that he is a great public
benefactor--the man raised up to free Mexico
from some of the things which Cara insists
are holding the country down.
Anti-Gerza people insist that the so-called
leader is but little short of bandit and that he
has no excuse for making a noise.
For some months past Cara has been making
preparations for an invasion of Mexico, but his
movements on the northern side Of
the international boundary line have
been so unobtrusiye that the authori-
ties have not until recently been
able to put finger on him. Mexican troops
have been endeavoring to discourage Garza,
but SO tar without any marked success, he hav-
ing frequently and successfully retreated into
the United States whenever things became un-
comfortably warm in Mexico.
TO STOP HIS LITTLE GAME.
Now the United States proposes to stop this
little game and Gen. Stanley has been clothed
with all necessary power to compel Garza and
his followers to locate permanently on
either United States or Mexican soil
The hands of the United States
marshal for that district have been strength
ened, he having been notified that he may ap-
point as many deputies he deems necessary
This means that an army of deputy marshals
will soon be posted along the northern bank of
the Rio Grande.
WHAT MINISTER RoNKRo sAYa
The Mexican minister Senior Romero has
but little information sbout the revolutionist.
A STAR reporter called at the legation this
morning and asked the minister as to Garza's
social or political status
''Garza," said Senior Romero, sis unknown;
o man of no importance whatever. All know
of him is that he edited opposition paper in
Mexico. He is really q nobody. 1t is Just as
though some obscure man out on this street
were to proclaim himself President Of the
United States; he would be what you call
. crank and would be regarded as such. This
dred or 200 men-I really don't know how
many. They are of the very undesirable class
which il SO strong in towns on the border
criminals from both countriea who naturally
favor any disturbance, and smugglers. who
take profitable advantage Of any trouble. The
CARA cannot be called . loader, for he Il un-
known"
INITIATING YAEsrDKxf DrAz
An American diplomat who has an extsnded
acquaintancs with matters south Of the Rio
Grande, said today that Garza's move
ments very closely resembled the maneuvsrs
which culminated In the elevation of
Diax to the presidency. He said that DiAz
started out fust q CARA did, and kept mp the
commotion until his following became formid.
able enough 70 do sonsthing really big.
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To BE PRESENTED TO THR PREsIpENr.-The
members Of the various scientific bodies hold
ing sessions here this week and the ladies ac-
companying them will be presented to the
President tomorrow at l o'clock. They will
assemble in the ante-chamber Of the White
House at l2.45
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

PEnsoSAL-H. H. Giesy Of Lancaster. Pa.
Win Thorndike of Cambridge and r. L. Cole
man of New York are ut tho Cochran
Roberts of Revere House, Atlantic CITY. and F.
J. Tackaberry OF New York are at the Fredo-
nia.-J. H. Dettor of Charlestown.
W. Va, Albert C. Sallade of Williams.
port, Pa, p. NJ. Slaughter of Rich
mond, Va, Frederick shaefer of New York
and George A. Ward Of Philadelphia are at the
Howard.--W. c. Bum of Cedartowu. Ga.
H. G. Beattio Of Greeuville. 8. c., E. T. Savvar
ofBoston and A. B. Mitchell of Bristol, Tenn. are
at the Metropolitan-M. C. Prichard of Rich
mond, b ASimmonsandC c. Sumner Of Hartford
and Alfred Baker Of Pleassnton, Kan. are al
the National-J. E. Coo of Merideu. Conn.
George Downs Of Danbury, Conn, W. W.
Newell OF Cambridge, Mass, and G. A Brooks
Of Lebanon, Ohio, are at the st. James-
b G. Faunt Of Lima. Ohio, Chas E. West of
Massachusetts, and w. e. Pulsifer of New York
are at Willard'a--John n. Staples of North
Carolina, C. A McCann of Philadelphia and
]. l.. Morris of Pennsylvania are at the Ran.
Charles Kendall Adams
Of ithaca, n Y, ]. F. McCabe Of Wiscon-
sin, r. A. Smith Of Philadelphia and ri 2.
Jennings Of Jersey City are at the Arlineton.
IS. Il. Mflls Of Fort Monroe. q. Nsxim a.
New York, John T. Rowland Of Jersey CITY and
David T. Kimballof Boston arc ct the Shorehana.
john Dean Of Pennsylvania, John II. Wood
Of MassAehusstts 8 8. Rowland Of New York snd
Of Alsbama. James y NoArthsr of Buffalo,
=. =, yno. A. Ritts Of Nashville, Tenn, and
J. n Houeh q New York ars ~ The xbbitt
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New Year Receptions.

THE STAR will on Thursday publish list Of
those receiving or not receiving on New Year
day. Persons desiring to announce that they
will OK will not receive can do so without any
charge by sending notices to The STAR a. any
time prior to 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
The notices should contain only the announce
ment whether there will or will not be recep-
ton, the names and the address. Every notice
must be properly authenticated to insure pub
ication.
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DRAWBACK ON OUTING SHIRrs.-The collector
of customs at New York has been instructed on
the expectation Of outing shirts manufactured
in New York from imported silk shirtings to
allow drawback equal in amount to the duty
paid on the imported material less the legal
deduction Of per cent
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MEXICAN TROOPS TO THE FRoNr.
Thirty-Three Carloads Reach New Laredo
American Cavalry Missing.

LAREDO, Tex, Dec. 29.-Last evening thirty
three carloads of Mexican troops, comprising
about 800 men, arrived in New Laredo, Mex,
from Saltillo. This seems TO indicate that the
reports Of advantages gained along the border
by Garza are not altogether wrong. These
newly arrived troops will proceed down tho
river at once. Two more companies of United
States troops are expected TO arrive in this
city. They will leave at once for the lower
Rio Grande to aid in guarding the Texas FROM
tier from an invasion by the revolutionists
A rumor has gained circulation in the city
that the revolutlonists who were captured by
Mexican troops in the skirmish last night we're
convicted and shot. Inquiry has failed 70
trace tho report to any reliable source. Mat
tiers are rapidly growing serious.
Considerable uneasiness is expressed for q
company of U. S. cavalry, who left last Fri
day for somo point down the river without
taking guide. Nothing has been heard from
them since their departure.
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SECRETARY OF War ELKINs.-Word was re-
ceived at the War Department this morning
that Secretary Elkins would leave his home at
Elkins W. Va, at o'clock today and would
be ON duty tomorrow morning. For the pres
ent he will be located at the Shoreham.
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NEW GERMAN MINISTER
Or. Holieben Will, Ii is Said, Re Transfesrea
Prom Japan to Washington

BERLIN, Dec. 29.-The North German Gazette
today says il learns from a reliable source that
DIR. Won Holleben, at present German minister
to Japan, will be transferred to Washington,
where he will represent Germany in place OF
Count Arco Valley, who died some time ago.
Baron Won Gutzschmidt, who is now German
minister to Chile, will be transferred to Toxic
to take the place made vacant by the transfer
OF DIR. Won Holleben TO Washington. DIR. won
Winckler, now holding the position Of secretary
OF the German legation at Constantinople, will,
according TO the information furnished 10 the
North German Gazette. be appointed minister
to Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

ASSISTANT SECRETARY NETTLEroN is confined
to his residence with a slight attack of the
grip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

PARDON DENrED.-The President has denied
the application for pardon in the case of
Harper, who was convicted on a charge of en-
bezzlement of funds of the Fidelity Savings
Bank OF Cincinnati, Ohio and sentenced in
1887 to ten years Imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

CONTRACT LABoRER3 RETURNED
Inspector Mallory at El Paso, Tex, yesterday
returned to Mexico nineteen contract laborers
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FoURrH-cLAss PosTMAsTERs.-Fourth-c
postmasters have been appointed as follows:
Julia n. Bowen. at Bowen's, Nd; NJ KWalter,
at Milldale, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

FIELD left Washington yesterday for Cincin
natl. He expects to return in four or five days
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BONDS REDEEMED.-The amount Of ~ per
cent bonds redeemed yesterday was s4,750,
making the total redemptions TO date so, 450,
$50. and leaving outstanding s3,054, ,05O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

The GRIP LrsT.-Senator Proctor's slight at
tack of grip still confines him to his residence.
-Congressman Wright is better today
Speaker Crisp is stronger today and is able to
sit up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

SURGEON GENERAL WYMAN of the marine
hospital service has received a telegram from
the medical officer in charge of the smallpox
district at Harris Neck. Ga, saying that the
disease had been nearly stamped out, and that
no fear need be felt of Its breaking out else
where.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.-Internal
revenue, S273, 4s7; customs, 1914. .535.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

A THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR CONTRIBUTION
The Secretary of the Treasury has received con-
science contribution OF $500 in an envelope post
marked New York. In an accompanying note
signed "Mllls' request was made that the
receipt of the money be acknowledged through
the press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

''Tur MONUMENTAL"
o37 AND $50 ST. NV.
FINE MILLINERY, CLoAKS. U0S,EhY.
GLOVES. sc.
We carry no holiday goods to another chr,stmas
day. Make no mistake. They let 20. II half does
not sell them quarter price will. There will be bar
gains everywhere.
CLOAKS AND JACKETS.
Closing prices on Ladies' Cloaks. Misses and Chill
drens Cloaks included in the reduction.
Plain and Diagonal Cheviot Reefers Were ss. Now
g. %.
Fine Cheviot and Broadcloth Jackets tailor made.
We're s1O. Now s4.9a
ELEGANT FUR-TRIMMED JACKETS.
Fine CheviOs Cloth. We're s22 Now s14.ss.
ELEGANT NOVELTIES.
We're s45 and $50. nows25.
The choice of our Newmarkets. So
Fine Cloth Gretehens. were 81. so. now s4.ee.
Chndren's Short Coats. were So. now s2.9s.
CLOSING PRICES IN FURS.
Shoulder Capes and Mufs at about one-han the
former prices.
Ladies'. Misses and Chldrens Gossamers at greatly
reduced prices.
HANDKERcHIEFs AND MUFFLERs.
Entire line Of Handkerchiefs and Mufilers marked
down to make FINAL clearance. An opportunity that
Handkerchief buyers should not fail to take adyan-
taSe of.
UMBRELLAS AT so PER CENT
On the dollar. Ladies' and gen.Iemens Umbrellas in
q great variety.
AL the newest designs from 75c. upward.
KID GLOVE SALE.
Undressed Mousquetaire Kid. were 81. 80. at CSC.
Fosters Hook Gloves. were 81 %. at 97c.
Ladies' Gauntlet Gloves. were sL 10, at sl.35.
Gents Lined Dogskip. were sI 35. at 81.
Geuts' Finest Imported. were e.. %. at sl.75.
See tine new street and evening shades.
DOLLS. DOLLS.
The most astonishing bargains ever offered. AL
those who wish to purchase Dolls Of any kind left
from Christmas. should come early.
d26-3s' THE MONUMENTAL
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MID weather Breaks W0olsn Rneessy.
CzlcAoo, Dec. ga special Dispatch fro0
Montreal says that the Wholesale tweed and
woolen hrm Of Mills 4 McDougall, owing - .
succession Of bad seasons, has bssn foecsd -
call meeting Of its crsdftors for today. h
firms liabilities stsssd 70 b go. 900, psinr
cipally owing In Canada
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF INDIA
Eight Hundred Delegates Present st Nag-
Door, "The Town Of kerpents."

poor, "The Town OF serpents."
LONDON, Dec. pa dispatch from Bombay
says that the India national congress opened
today at Nagpoor. ''Town Of serpents," capital
of the Nngpoor district and Of the central
provinces. There were eight hundred dels-
gates present Charlu, Brahmin,
was elected president of the congress. In his
opening address the president deplored the
death Of Charles Bradlaugh, the noted English
free-thinker. who. he said, was during his life
the champion of India in and out Of the i'm
perial parliament
President Charlu urged that Q congress
should be held In London in order 10 spread
throughout Great Britain the doctrines sdvo.
Gated by the Nagpoor congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

TEE NAVAL OFFICER at the port Of New
York seems to feel aggrieved that the instruc-
tions governing importations for the world s
fair at Chicago DO not provide for the con-
currence of the naval officer in the proceedings
on entry and has asked the Treasury Depart
ment to amend the regulations SO it will require
such concurrence by him. This the Treasury
Department has declined to do, stating that it
secs no necessity for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

6YDxKY, N. 8. w., Dec 29.-Extensivs bush
fires have swept over the districts Of Albany,
Waggs Wsgga, Temora and Nudge, causing
immense damage 10 the crops A large number
OF live stock were caught in the Ares -
burned TO death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

c. L. HAvrssEn.
Member Washington Stock Exchange,
Real Estate and Stock Broser,
Rooms and II. Atlantic building.
s5o street northwest
INVESTMENT SECURITIES.
s,octs Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cash or
marxin-
Direct New York and Chicago wires.
1eleghone AL d7-3m
EIDELIrY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY
Warrington ONCE; ho0m S. Washington Loan and
Becomes surety on bonds Of administrators guar
OFFICERS, CLEkks AND EMPLOYEES.
o J. sPRIGG POOLE.
he-osu.th,sSm Genera Agent
WOODS g CO..
BANKERS
Isa2 St NV.
Accounts Of Individuals. FIRMS corporations and cap-
tasts solicited Our facilities the best
loans made real estate and other available col
lateral.
Exchange. beth foreign and domestic drawn at Gus
tomary usances.
Letters Of credit available all parts Of the world fur
hy0u have any reason for CHANGING your bank &C.
count or opening nsw one.
Call and see i.
Close 4.5oL
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~ SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY
OF WASHINGTON.
NE COR l5IH ST. AND NEw YORK AVE
CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS
JANUARY -. 1867
lssrsanized Under act Congress octcber l. ls9o
1ransaets the business ofs
TRUST COMPANY
Si AL its Various br.nchsA
Also the business ofa
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And ofa
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Capital:
ONE NILLIoN OF DoLLARA
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fsss Of the estates of Iuaacs
rscsivs- assignee and Of any every
GesSristion-
Wills kept without charge
Receives noney deposi;sin sums Of TEN CENTS
sidupward and allows interest thereon
Money derosted before the first day and on .hefr
sse0ndsnd third days Of the month viii draw intsrss,
from the first day.
loaEs money upon real estate and collateral secur.
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ses frstcia.s real estate and other securities In
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AbLks upon DEPOSIT in capacious storage vaults Of
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SMALL SAFES FOR RENT FROM s5 TO sIo5 PER
kNSUL-
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IL tie 10th day OF each month
IN Tie last CCslheSs day oi each month.
tSUnGays IxCepted)- ---0-,H
Mhels tie 10Th l.lis IN Sunday the l4ta aay VILLA
Management:
President,
BENJAMIN 4. SNYDER
Vice Presidents,
CHARLES q. GLOVER, First.
SAALS IL JOHNSTON. Seconl
Treasurer.
L FRANCIS kIGGA
Secretary,
ALBERT l. S1UETEyANr
Directors:
een:arrin p Snyder. Zenas c. Robbins
ALERT L sturteyznE. Andrew NyIie
SeOFge u Plant, Matthew u. EInery,
lcvs Clelkane, Charles A. JangeA
henry A. Willard. l. Francis kiggs.
sG-Ie- NJ johnston. Charles L. 0IoSer.
= hoss fcrr1. John u. farke.
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UNCLE SAM AND CHILE
English Influence Said to BE at Work I'm the
Interest OF Peace.

40 NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND APPARENTLY NO
CHANCE IN THE SITUATION ToD.Y-A QUIET
DAY IN THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AT rHr
CABINET MEETING.
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~ A PRACTICAL IRESENT.
keluelnber your friends with "a ton of my FAMILY
COAL 1t will lie and provo salts :ac-
tory.
Iuie Logs for oTen fires.
STUDY the plcures docnbv the fare"
J. URY DOVE
Coal Merchant.
Offices 2lst and u. w., l2O0 II u W. and 1876 NJ
s. L. W. d2l-jln
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FINANCIAL.

LET
oNE OF
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BE; To oren IN acco INT with The American
Security and TVS, Company. and receive In
tsress upon your money
wills naming the company executor viii
se prepaFed and keIf JSse Of charge.
Il BRITToN. Pres.
IT I405 st. NV.
TIE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST CON-
GRANITE BUILDING. 9TH AND + SITS. NV.
Cash CAPITAL. ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
This Institution encourages savings de-
POSTS and pays interest on them from the
date they made.
10 takes money in any amount, either
subject to check time. a. may be
asreed upon
IL loans money security.
IL executes ali Trusts. You can name this
Company as executor Of your will without
Consulting its orisSrs-
IL has fine safe Deposit vault. Boxes for
rent Trunks. silver waro ard valuable
psPers taken ON storage at low rates.
Call or write fer particulars
BRAINARD II. WARNER. President.
wM. B. Robson, Secretary.
JOHN K CARMODY, Treasurer,
DIRECTORS.
John t. Aims John B. Larner.
Charles b Bailey. John Ridout
James l. Barbour. George T. Schaser
thas Baum y. H. Shea.
John N. Clspp. Thos Souery,lle.
H. j. Cummings. John A. Swope
j. Darlington j. s. Sworustedt
John Joy Edson- George Truesdell
Vim p. Gurley. b. II. Warmer
John A. Hamilton. A A. Wilson.
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- A. 8. Worfhinxton-
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DISCUSSED BY THE GARNET,

The cabinet meeting today, at which all the
members were present except Secretary
Elkins, was unusually long, and it is under
stood Chilean affairs formed the principal
topic Of discussion. If any change Of policy
or view occurred in the light Of latest informa-
ton received from Valparaiso, it has not trans
pired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-29

E~FoR sALE-A PALATIAL HOME;
o. VERMONT AVE. NEAR THOMAS
CIRCLE; THREE-STORY AND CELLAR
BAY-wINDOW BRICK AND STONE RESI-.
DENCE: III ROOMS; STABLE, ETC. FOR
FULL INFORMATION APPLY TO
RUST b HUNGERFORD,
d29-3s ga 14th st.
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NJ IdE NE PLUS UL1kA.
Some imagine the acme Of good
dress Is attained only by costly
clothes tailored in prevailing modes.
Our conception includes not only
rich cloths. made up in tho latest
styles. but We aim to cut every suit
slightly but rercertible different
from all previous productions giving
each suit tiiige Of originality. and
to their wea-ers that subtle favor Of
personality end good taste without
which.thc ne plus uitro OF the sar-
torial art cannot be achieved.
GEO. T. KEEN.
Custom TAILOR,
d29 Ala 9th st. NV.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

E~A SPECIAL CQMMUNICATIoN OF LEB-
q Masona n9 ffGas fsGse On TEsbAY4 EvENIs S g.
se s osS, % Members Of sister Lodges
d.. 20 % 'ls1 p,xos by ',as' ., 'A'
ksA MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
- OF the WASHINGTON and Georgetown Iiailroad
SSfgaay for 70 S the seetion q wiz
sss i on "EDSEs
M The flsa.,. s x b1sss 5 md sloss s
ary' 1887 and opened on January yHiRH H ss Sr..,s.n,
c. NJ. KooNEs. Secretary. d2s-2w
e kSSPECIAL MEETING OF THE ROCH-
sYec5f uslt ass c09Persve % ,s society will be
&c , q 4 = q n Hall corner Of III and sts on
O'clock to receive and a pos e tepo Of s9 W. :ae as
fai committee appointed at the meeting October 20
Note the place. 1t is important that there be full
dssess hs G5ssr of the Committee. s. WILLIS Chairman
K0SNoTIcE 10 STOCKHOLDERS MEET
-: ing Of the stockholdsrs OF the Universal
will 6e held WEINEsDXY bseenSar ao is5, T. at
,0I election OF officers GSs lH5PE'''
d17. 10. e3. 20. 20 Secretary.
R--r,A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF ONE AND
r half per cent or the capital stock OF the
Books for transfer of stock Will close December 81.
d2s.3t I'D. COUGHLAN. Secretary.
E7~ON AND AFTER JANUARY !, 1892, Eek.
ington and Soldiers Home hallway will
make transfer OF Passengers iroe OF charge with the
Washington and Georgetown railroad at OF 18th
A1a e GE5aGG .Gf !G President
KSNOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PART
49, nersiIip. The copartnersip heretofore exist
Ing between Joseph A O'Bren and George L. War
wick doing business under the firm OF U Brien
q Warwlck, at 2OOS ST. is this day. by utual
consent and agreement. dissolved All of the indeUt-
edness due by said parties is hereby assumed by the
sad Joseph A OBrien who will continue business
his own account. and all debts due said firm to
be paid to said Joseph A. OBrien. JOSEPH A.
OBRlEN, GEORGE L. WARWICK. d2S-3ts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-13
aILr-EDGED PRICE FOR TEA.
The Fastidious American Wants None
of it at $85 Pound.

The Fastidious American Wants None
OF it at $95 Pound.
From the Boston Globe.
Just think of paying $85 pound for tea,
which it is reported some Ceylon tea
brought at auction in London the other day.
A startling proposition, truly, and one
that an energetic young man started yes
terday to investigate.
China and japan produce the bulk Of the
tea used IN America, and the prices at re-
tail are from 81 25 down to tea siftings at
25 cents per pound. The varieties are
green, black and mixed. Green tea is OBJ
tanned by pouring a coloring liquid over
the plant, which in the cheaper forms is
considered dangerous.
In the English market, however, the tea
grown In Ceylon and India by British
planters, and which naturally has the pat
ronage OF the government, has almost en-
tirely supplanted the China and Japan teas.
Both are much stronger than the latter va
rieties, and the Ceylon tea Is said to have a
much better flavor. A pound of Ceylon or
India tea is equal to two or three Of the
others. In India tea raising is modern,
while in Ceylon it is only late enterprise,
yet the island, which is only half the size of
the state of New York, now raises half the
consumption Of the United States.
The people in this country still incline to
the China and Japan teas. There are 4, 900
tea planters in Ceylon, all belonging to the
Central Association of Tea Planters in Cey-
lon. But tea, like COTE, is subject to adul-
teration, and the WHOLESALERS have constantly
to be on the outlook for spurious tea. An
act of congress prohibits the importation of
adulterated tea into this country, but loads
OF it are taken to England. Messrs. Hark-
ness q Dering, tea and coffee dealers, of