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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
IN COURT ORIOLES.
Items Picked Up Here and There Among
the Lawyers.

Sears Major tells pretty good one
this morning about a suit he had
with a fellow before Squire Ham
mond yesterday. Sears had levied
on a crib of corn for an account
placed in his hands for collection, and
the fellow pleaded the exemption act
on him. He claimed that part Of
the corn put in the crib last fall was
what he raised and that a portion of
it was corn that he had bought. He
had siXty-five bushels and claimed
that he raised forty bushels of it on
his farm, which was exempt, and
that he had put twenty five bushels
that he had purchased in the same
crib, but had fed every ear Of that
away, and that the corn then in the
crib was what he raised on his farm.
He knew the corn purchased from
the shuck that was on it, and was
certain that he had fed it all away.
The attachment, however, held,
There is more excitement in court
circles over the First colored Baptist
church. Officer Collier succeeded in
arresting three negroes on States
warrants last night, charged with
breaking down the church door, and
their trials will come up in the Grim
inal court when it meets again.
The committee, composed of r. r.
Award, W. M. Gill and j. d. Burn
ey, appointed by the present grand
jury to inspect the county poor
house have made their report. 1t
shows twenty-five patients in the in
stitutiOn-five whites and seventeen
blacks. There are, insane ten idiots
four and helpless eight. The general
condition of the house and grounds
is reported comparatively good. The
inmates seem to be well clothed and
well fed. The committee recon-
mend that new roof be put on the
smoke house and that a new stable
be built. 1t further suggests that JAS.
Carney, an old Confederate soldier
now confined in the poor-housp, be
taken out and pensioned. The rea
son given tor this is that the old man
is in such condition that he cannot
live on the diet furnished.
A committee has also been APP
pointed to make a report on the con
ditiOn of the county Jail, and it is
understood from the Attorney Gen.
eral that this report has been pre-
pared, but has not yet been turned
over TO the Circuit Court clerk, and
consequently is not a public record.
The report, however, will recon-
mend some improvements in the
Jail building, which will be given in
detail as soon as the document is
filed with the proper authorities.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
THE LEGISLATURE.
A Field Day For oratory in the Senate

| "A flelu lay FOR OraLOry III Ln9 SENATE
Yesterday, says the American
was field day for oratory in the
Senate. The bill to appropriate
1926, 900 to the Confederate Soldiers
Home and to give $4,000 toward the
maintenance of the institution came
up on its final passage. Senators
Thomas, Neil, Hearn, Rivers
Coates, Curtis, Willis, Galloway and
Stroud, of the Democratic side, made
eloquent speeches in advocacy and
were assisted by Senators Davis
Brown and Early, ofthe Republican
side. Senators Alexander and Tubs
spoke against it, the former believ-
ing that it was not widespread in its
operations and unpopular with the
soldiers of the State, and the latter
because he favored a pension in
stead of such a home. The bili's al
most unanimous passage was an.
nounced by the speaker.
A resolution was introduced by a
Republican member indorsing Mr..
Cleveland's recent letter on silver
coinage. 1t was tabled by almost a
party vote, Senator Alexander being
the only Democrat to vote with the
Republicans to indorse the latter.
The Senate refused to suspend the
rules to act upon resolutions of re
spect to the memory of Gen. Sher-
man.
The House did a good days work,
Many new bills were introduced and
many were disposed CT on final read
ing.
There was the usual batch Of reso-
lutions offered, most of them OF
minor importance. The following
however will be of interest to the
public generally:
"a resolution by Mr., Akin, of
Williamson, was adopted, requiring
county assessors to make at once to
the Comptroller a report Of the mum
Der of corporations in each county
and the amount of capital stock,
bonded Indebtedness and assessed
value for 1890; also requiring the as
SCISSOR to report to the grand jury
each corporation refusing to report in
the assessment blanks furnished, and
that the encouragement be request
to prosecute the same.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Tobacco Sales Yesterday.

The first large lot of new tobacco
was put on the market at the eX-
change yesterday and brought
prices that are highly satisfactory.
There were about thirty hogsheads
offered and while there were no Sc
lectiOnS in the lot one of them
brought $40 % a hundred which was
the highest figure paid for new to-
bacco up to date on the board. The
hogohead was grown 10y DR.. S. M.
Lowry and was purchased by d.
Kohler. The doctor says he has
some more of the same kind which
he will put on the market at an early
day. A LEAF CHRONICLE reporter
has interviewed some of the tobacco
men and finds that there is a feeling
of confidence in the market, and that
tobacco will do as we'll or better this
season than ii did last. The offer
ings yesterday were all medium
grades and ranged from $500 to the
figure mentioned above.
Sales continue strong at the Elk
change today. This morning Capt.
Hyman sold the crop of Chas. Miller,
consisting of four hogsheads for Ed.
and f. p. TURNKEY at the following
prices: $12, $l1.5O, SO and 1925.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
In His New Quarters.

b. Friedman has completed NOV.
ing his stock of goods to the Click
house, number %, Franklin street,
and invites the public to call on him
in his new quarters.
His stock of drygoods, boots,
shoes, hats and clothing is complete,
and is presided over by polite, at
tentive statesmen who will take pleas
ure in showing customers through
the house. BE sure to call on him
when in need of anything in his
line. 2,18d,U
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Valuable Property For Sale.

An elegant dwelling house, store
house and large lot, situated at the
State Line, near Guthrie, are offert d
for sale at great bargain.
First class location for a store and
good trade established. Any enc
meaning business can obtain the
property on easy terms. Apply to
A. p. Crutcher, Guthrie, Ky.
2,17, DIT, sW At
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

We have arrangements with
"Van Houten's Cocoa" agt. to make
a free offering of their celebrated
cocoa at our store for the coming few
days, He will serve it in any and
all styles. We extend you, one and
all, hearty invitation to try this
preparation at our place of business.
Young Il BEACH.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
PERTINENT PrNo111Nes.
Caught on the Wing and Given as They
We're Found

Gen. Quarles has been to Cincin-
natl undergoing the Koch lymph
treatment for lupus. He has kept
pretty close at home since he re-
turnedTand it. was only yesterday
that a reporter could catch him on
the street. When questioned as to
the merits of the great cure he at
once began talking. He denOunces
the lymph in round terms, and in
his opinion there is about as much
efficacy in it as there is in so much
water. He watched it tried in sew.
eral cases for consumption and has
not yet seen one that it has cured.
He does not censure DIR. Koch, how
ever, for it is fact that the eminent
gentleman has not yet claimed that
it would cure all the diseases that
newspaper reports say it will. DIR.
Koch has been guarded on this point,
and this very fact is the reason that
many sober minded medical scien-
fists still have faith in the Koch dis
covery. Gen. Quarles is not bene
flied in the least by the treatment
and is of the opinion that it is a
grand failure.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

The "Aunt Jack" comedy COM
pany arrived in the city this morn
ing on the 10 O'Clock train and will
appear in fine trim at the opera
house tonight. Bates orchestra,
though crippled by the absence OF its
regular cornetist and piccolo player,
will furnish the music between acts.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
He Gave Bond.

Rev. A j. Stokes, anticipating an
Indictment from the grand jury on
charge of perjury, appeared in the
circus court clerks office yesterday
and gave a $500 bond for his appear
ance at court.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
A Delightful beverage.

Van Houten's Cocoa will be
served to the patrons and friends of
Keesee & Northington Thursday,
Friday and Saturday this week.
Call and enjoy delightful free
drink.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

is CENTS PER WEEK.
Burned to Death.
clal to the Leaf-Chronlcle.l

Special to the Leaf-Chronlcle,l
CINCINNATI, Feb. 18-Mrs. Henry
and three children were burned to
death by conflagration in Brook
lyn tenement house this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

+. Click left for the East this
morning to purchase full and com
plete stock of spring goods for his
trade here. He will be absent three
weeks.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Mrs. Thos. III. Smith and Mrs j.
G. Patton left this morning to spend
a few days with friends in Todd
county.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Adjourned Court.

Judge Munford returned from Gal
latin this morning, whittier he went
on Monday to hold Circuit court.
When he got there he found the
whole bar at Nashville attending
Supreme Court, and had to adjourn
his court until the higher tribunal
got through with the Sumner county
docket. This docket will be cleared
this week presumably and the Mont.
gomerv county docket will be taken
up next. -
f-...< sr.N
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

For RENT.-The residence corner
of First and Washington streets {:
new brick, six rooms; dining room,
kitchen, water and good garden and
stables. Just vacated by j. w. Nc
Gehee. Apply to Pat Sullivan.
214,dlW.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Il. r. Hancock is in the city and
will begin work for the Main street
warehouse in short time, says the
New Ere.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

II. r. Bel and Miss Minnie Henry
were married at the Methodist
church in Springfield last Thursday,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

The B. S. Rhea left Paducah for
Nashville last night. She is carry
ing 1000 bags of corn from Wolf
Island to Nashville besides other
freight. She will arrive here to,
night.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Young & Beach have change in
their regular advertising space to.
day. Read it.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Mrs. Rushing, who has been at the
Franklin House for several days, left
this morning for Humboldt.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Don't Miss a Treat.

Call on Adams d Neblett Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday this week
and they will serve you free cup of
Van Houten's pure cocoa.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Killed on the Rail.

Special to the Leaf-Chronicle.
CINCINNATI, FEB. 18.--A number
of people are reported killed in an
accident on the Illinois Central rail-
road near Jackson, Tenn, this morn
inn
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

w. II. Hook, of Sadlersville, one
of Robertson county's most success.
full and popular educators, is in the
civ.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Van Houten's Cocoa

on draught free at j. j. Crusman's
Thursday, Friday and Saturday this
week. Call and drink a cup and see
how simply it is prepared.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

The greatest attraction in the city
is McGehee Bros window display Of
beautiful spring neckwear. feblSd4t
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

J. G. Cooper left this morning fol
the East after stock of millinery.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

The local weather prophets are
predicting snow for tomorrow.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Go to r. II. Pickering & Sons for
gilt-edged butter, constantly on hand
and fresh. 2,17, DIT
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18
Admiral Porter'a Remains.

Admiral Porter's remains were
laid at rest yesterday at Washing
ton city. The funeral is said to have
been one of the most Imposing since
the burial of Gen. Sheridan. Every
branch of military and naval service
was represented i'll the column that
followed the remains to the Airing
ton cemetery.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Jno. w. Faxon is making his ar
Engagements TO leave for Chattanooga
tomorrow or next day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Miss Kate Gillian is able to be at
her post again at Bloch Bros.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

w. I. Elswick, of Dover, is in the
the city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Minor Anderson, of Ringgold, was
in the city to day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

McGehee Bros. call attention to
their neckwear in this issue. Read
their local.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

M. V. Ingram went to Nashville
this morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Down they 90. Eggs 123c, per
dozen at Young & Beach's. fblS
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Ice & Coal Co., have the cleanest
and incest nut coal in town. d2S.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

GLOW do they pronounce the name
KOCH General ~ He replied that
the proper pronunciation is "Coke."
Give the o the long sound and the
oh the sound of X and you have it,
There is no rule for pr0nouncing
proper names, that is, names of in
dividuals; especially is this true
with an American when he goes to
pronouncing Russian or German
proper names, and what a man is
called at home is his name, no mat
ter how it is spelled.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Free Free Van Houten's Cocoa.
Young & Beach invite their Gus
toners and public generally to call
Thursday, Friday and Saturday this
week to drink a cup of Van Hou-
tens delicious cocoa.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

Yesterday evening was one that
made citizens generally seek the
streets for walk and the sidewalks
were made bright by numerous
young ladies. GAINESVILLE is proud
of its young ladies, or girls as some
people call them. And whilst they
do not all cross a street similarly,
they will compare favorably with
those of any city in style. They
dress "neat but not gaudy," and
when it comes to entertaining at
home they are far above the aver
age. There is no doubt that the So
ciety in GAINESVILLE is better than
most cities of its size in the South,
and the young ladies have been inn
portant factors in placing it upon the
high plane it now occupies. One
may hear their praises sung by every
stranger who visits GAINESVILLE and
mingles in society. While in many
places what the werld calls "society"
is detestable to thinking people,
here there is as little complaint OF
this kind made as will be found in
any citV
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-02-18

The Ice q Coal Co. have Interesting
locals in this issue.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
The Firemen Kept Busy.

Tho fire alarm bells rang out lively yester-
day, aud the department was kept busy
answering the various calls. The trouble
commenced at $50 a. IN. with ali alarm from
box 145 for small blaze at 1343 II street At
o'clock 146 was tolled off for fire at 1884
G street, in the house of Mr.. l.. p. Allschut
defective tiue caused $3.50 damages. At
$40 O'Clock another alarm was sent In from
box 1875, and this time it was for fire In Car
roll Institute Hall, f street, near the corner
of Sixth. The fire was in the furnace room
and caused 800 damage. At7 o'clock last
night a special alarm called out Engine Com
pany No. 2 for a burning chimney in Huyler's
confectionery, Twelfth and streets. No
damage.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
Farewell! (!
FOR A WORTHY CHARITY.
A Pleasant Entertainment in Aid of the
HOmeOpathic Free DispensarY.

A Pleasant Entertainment in Aid of the
Homeopathic Free Dispensary.
The ladies connected with this institution
have purchased site on Massachusetts, avenue
and are now engaged in paying off the pur-
chase money. 1t Itisproposed to build suit
able structure as soon as they OBTAIN posses
sion Of the property, and for this purpose they
have established a building fund. In aid Of
this undertaking the ladies gave an entertain
ment and tea party in the banquet room at the
Scottish Rite Hall on Friday last at which the
following well-known faYorites were partici-
pants Piano duets, Miss Ward and Mr.. f.
Ward; recitations, Miss Poesche; vocal solos,
Mr.. Rheeside; violin solos, Mr.. Anton Kaspar,
piano solos, Miss Louise Fox; recitations Mr..
Benton Ray, and vocal solos, Mrs. Oldberg.
fhe ladies in charge of the tea were: Choco-
late and tea, Mrs. William Oscar Roome;
coffee, Miss G. H. Bartlett; candy, Mrs. r. G.
Rutherford; fancy articles, Mrs Charles A.
Davis and Mrs. j. M. Williamson; lemonade,
Mrs. Edgar Janney and Mrs. b. w. Holman;
sandwiches, Mrs. E. N. Davis, Mrs. w. W.
Wright, and Mrs. w. Hlllyer; cake, Mrs. j. B.
&. Curtis and Mrs. L. NJ. Tinker; ice cream,
Mrs. w. l.. Van Derlip and Mrs. p s. CleaV-
land, and music and recltations, Mrs. Jessie
Waite Wright and Mrs. Frank Claudy.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
No. 1880 NINETEENTH STREET
IN WHICH WILL BE FOUND
NORTHWEST,
AT AUCTION,

Superb Brocatelle Suite, including Extension
Sofa flour pieces), Finely Embroidered Cush-
Ions, number OF Lamps in bronze and
Japanese porcelain, Piano Lamps, Turkish
Carpets and Rugs throughout the house lin
fine preservation), Very Artistic Parlor Furni-
ture, In separate pieces; Leather-covered
Turkish Library Chair, Solid Mahogany Card
and Centre Tables, Superb Sang de Beuf and
Japanese Porcelains and Bric-a-brac, Superb
Sofa, in silk plush and brocatelle; two Turk
ish Side Chairs, in silk tapestry; Fancy Stands
and Tables, Very Handsome ANTIQUE Mahog-
any Hall Settee, Antique Mahogany Table,
Secretaries, Couches, Antique Hall Glass and
Umbrella Stand, Brass Fire Sets (some very
old), Very Elegantly and Artistically Finished
Oak Chamber Suite with French plate mir
ror), Ash Chamber Suites, Elegant Chiffonier,
Very Massive Solid Cherry Chamber Suites,
with French plate mirror), Ash Chamber
Furniture, Splendid Hair Mattresses, Fine
Feather Pillows, Handsome Dning-room
Suite, Comprising Solid Mahogany Table,
Antique Mahogany Sideboard, six Mahogany
Dining Chairs, with Russia leather coverings),
Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Elegant Cut Glass
ware, Fine Table Decorations in French and
Japanese Porcelains, Kitchen Requisites, etc.
The entire contents Of the above elegantly
furnished residence, No. 1880 Nineteenth
street northwest, will be sold at public sale by
catalogue on THURSDAY MORNING, No
vember ID, 1891, commencing at 10 o'clock.
This is an exceptionally fine collection of
goods in all Of its departments and should
command the attention of parties desiring
frst-class articles
The residence will be open day prior to sale
for inspection from 9 a. m. until D. M,
when catalogues can be had.
LATIMER 81 SLOAN,
noo-1t7 Auctioneers
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
A Visiting What Cluh-

A series of duplicate Whist was played on
Wednesday evening last at the Capital Bicycle
Club between six members of that club and a
like number belonging to the Narragansett
Whist Club, of Providence. II. l. The contest
resulted in tie each club scoring 351 points.
Messrs. Stafford and Dodge and Bingham and
Wooten, of the Capital Bicycle Club, made
the highest scores-1l9 each, and Messrs.
Wightman and Newhal, of the Narragansetts,
came next with 49, The visitors were after
ward given a lunch, and later in the evening
were the guests at the Columbia Athletic
Club of President Hood
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
T ATIMER s. SLOAN, Auctioneers.
IMPORTANT ART SALE.

COMPRISING RICH BRONZEs, "EURoPA
AND THE BULL" FIRE DOGS,
.VENUS AND APOLLO" FINE OLD
SHEFFIELD PLATED DISHES, OLD
MAHOGANY PIECES, IVORY AND
LACQUER GOODS, ELEGANT PARI-
SIAN CLOCK SET, LARGE BRASS
BOUND MAHOGANY DOVER CHEST.
ANTIQUE HALL CLOCK, FINE GLASS
WARE AND CHINA, SUPERB
ANTIQUE IVORY HANDLE SWORD,
RICH OLD SATSUMAS, A FINE AS
SORTMENT OF JAPANESE CURIOS,
RICH HANGINGS, FINE CLOISSONNE
GOODS, LARGE VASES, FINE OIL
PAINTINGS AND ENGRAVINGS.
<ARVED BRACKETS AND OTHER
FURNITURE AND MANY OTHER
RICH AND ELEGANT PIECES IN THE
DECORATIVE LINE NOT USUALLY
FOUND IN THIS COUNTRY.
THE WHOLE TO BE SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION
ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1l91,
AT IL A. NJ. AND3P. M,
WITHIN OUR SALES ROOMS.
1409 G. STREET, NEAR u. S. TREASURY.
ON EXHIBITION ALL DAY TUESDAY.
LATIMER & SLOAN,
no 1t IL Auctioneers.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
Anrtsnir SaIss.
DUNCANsoN BROS, Auttioneers.

EIONOANSON BhOS., AuJtoneers.
THREE-sToRY BRICK DWELLING. NO.
1913 THIRTIETH STREET, NEAR
STREET, WEST WASHINGTON.
On MONDAY AFTERNOON, November 9.
1891, at 4:30 o'clock, we will sell in front of
the premises
PART SQUARE 9S,
Fronting 20 feet and 2 inches on Thirtieth
street by depth OF 100 feet, improved by
well-built, three-story brick dwelling: modern
conveniences and In good order. This prop
erty is In one of the best neighborhoods in
West Washington and is worthy the attention
OF those desiring comfortable home.
Terms: One-third cash, balance in one and
two years, notes to bear per cent.per annum
interest and to be secured by deed of trust on
property, or all cash, at option of purchaser.
or $3.50O can remain on property at 5 per
cent. per annum, balance cash. Conveyancinp,
etc., at purchasers cost. A deposit of 5000
will be required at time of SALE Terms to be
complied with in fifteen days, otherwise right
reserved to resell at risk and cost of default
ing purchaser, after FIVE days advertisement
of such resale in some newspaper published in
Washington, D. c.
DCNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-08
DEAR FOOD IN GERMANY.
Prices Higher Than at ANY Time Within
Fifteen Years.

Fifteen Years.
In report to the Department of State the
United States Consul General at Berlin, Mr.
Edwards, makes comparison between the
prices of food products in Germany in Sep
tember. 1891, and September, 1890, as follows:
1S90-Wheat, 1877 marks; rye, 161 marks, and
Potatoes, 54.5 marks. 1S91-Wheat, $50
marks; rye, $50 marks, and potatoes, 69.5
marks.
The prices during the current year are
higher than any since 1876. The price for rye
in July last was 212 marks. The price of
wheat has fallen since August about marks,
but the September quotations are still higher
than any during the past fifteen years. The
price of potatoes fell from $3.50 marks in July
to 63.20 in August, but in September rose to
60 20 marks.