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St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-12

Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $4,000 90
On motion of Mr.. Ward, the report of the
committee appointed to sell contract to build
bridge over bayou Negrofoot, at ID. Meanx's on
road to Faulkner's ferry, was accepted, COM
mittee discharged, and Mr. a. .Juge ordered
credited with the sum OF $115.00 funds OF 1899,
4th ward.
On motion of Mr.. P. Robin, Messrs L. NJ.
Boagni, 8. Haas, P. Stacy, l.. Daily and Jeter
Stokes were appointed a committee to ascertain
the value OF the stock belonging to Jonas P.
Smith, which were killed by order of the Police
Jury to prevent the spread of CHAMBERS.
On motion of Mr.. Durio, the Police Jury adj
jOurned until Tuesday morning, Dec 8th, 1891,
at 10 o'clock q. H..
L. M. BOAGNI,
Attest: President.
Fl. +. EsTORGE, Clerks
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-12
Hope Rice Mill,
NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS.
Nor THE LARGEST Rice Mill in the
United States-but whatever it does
do, it does we'll.
Address for particulars,
DAN TALMAGE's Sons g. Co,
New Orleans.
June 276m
St. Landry democrat., 1891-12-12
ACADEMY
OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Under the Direction of the Sisters MA.
riamitcs of Holy Gross,

OPELOUSAS LA.
This Institution receives Boarlers and day
scholars
The instruction in the two lanSuas es, French
and English, comprises thorough literary
course, elementary aud superior, 18th all kinds
OF needle work. and, if parents desire it, all
those ornamental branches which usually com
plete good education.
The Academic year commences on the LIST
Monday in September, and terminates towards
the end OF June.
TERMS FOR BOARDERs.
Board, Tuition, Washing, and Bedding, pc
annllm $4,000.
TERMS FOR DAY SCHOLAR.
Tuition, per month $40 to $500, according
to class. Extras moderate.
August Is, 1891. ~,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

Editor DcseItt AogG-
Seeing that the Sat Laks Herald
theatre critic treats the performance OF
this harmless little farce with rather
unjust severity, | would like to say
that In my opinion nj least three les
SONS were conveyed 10 the public by
the quaint Swedc. The first IL that
maulincs-, gallantry, honesty aud n
brave spirit eau be found under n rough
surface. The second IL, that true
ladies recognize and prefer these viz
tu,s TO n polished exterior under which
fascality aud ilimsinvss dwell. Aud
the third Il that II Is possible TO amusc
the public without bringing up on the
stage limitations Of the lowest types Of
criminals that ever di-yfacod human.
ity, and without having recourse 20
costumes for which modesty and viz
tue must blush. That the Seandlnn-
vians OF this community appreciated n
play OF this kind ought not TO be count
cd against them oy the Herdid's critic,
nor by anybody else. j. NJ. >.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

no private income Of any soft,
were they TO retire TO the seclusiOn
ui Pockham. Brixton or Gambler
well they could scarcely, Of course,
continue to subsist for even n week
Someoi Mrs. Y. ~ opulent friends
support the mcHugo directly, whilf
the occasional commercial transactions
Of Y. Il. with Others contribute indl-
rectly toward its further maintenance.
Each day almost brings lite Individual
burden ~ annoyances--impoftunlng
letters, county court summonses, writs,
bailin. aud attachment Ufdefe. Any
single miscalculation migbtaccomplish
their ruin, and the Y. I.'s perpctually
live ON the summit OF an cver-thrvat-
oning financial and social volcano.
Here. then, f. nm outline sketch ~
the "Blttor Cry OF Prosperous Bel
gravia," aud Ia view OF the approach
ing winter, the continued financial de.
prcssien and tho prevailing distress, |
purpose nt once opening q fund foI the
relief Of the pauper millionaires Of the
Weateud,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
A Georgia Mule Mine.

fcanoHn t0a.) 7Yns'l
Squire spujlef has ust discovered
an extensive bay mule mine ON his
farm near here. The Squire was fish
Ing down by the creek near where All
old Indian minc'was worked for mules,
aud he was attracted by sound re.
,embling tho bray Of n mule coming
from little cave In the bank OF the
stream. The squire commenced n
search and soon discovered the ears OF
n mule prolruding above the soft earth
near the water. Work was Mt once
commenced aud several fine specimens
were unearthcd. The 'squire's Hon.in.
Law started with one fine specimen 10 a
intercollegiate TO have II assayed, but IL
bucked aud jumped with him, and,
after sending him of ON n voyage II
discovery toward the planet Saturn,
went on n grazing spree In the nd.
Jacent COW lot. IL N believed tina,
the mine will prove very profitable,
and fodder anu corn have advanced
10 $50 per front foot
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

lstion equal TO 100 per cent. in three
years IN the gas fields OF the East.
In view OF the enormous cost Of de-
veloping the plans, laying seventy.
five miles or more Of mains, etc., and
the stimulation to all industries In the
city which this enterprise insured, Mfr.
whitmer confidently considered the
company entitled TO the franchise
asked. Committee on improvements.
TIE cf1y's FINANCES.
Auditor Hoag submitted the follow.
Ing statement Of the receipts and dis
bursements for the month Of Novem-
bet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

4. II. Clifford, New Caasei. Wis,
was troubled with Neuralgia aud
rheumatism, his stomach was dis.
ordered, his Liver was affected TO an
alarming degree, appetite fell away,
aud he was terribly reduced in flesh
and strength. Thfve bottles Of Flee.
tfic Bltierr cured him.
Edward 5pcpherd, Harrisburg, H.,
had running sore on his lex Of eight
yoars' standing. used three bottles Of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes VI
Bucklen's Arnica SAlvc, and his leg Is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Cat.
awba, o., had i've large Fever sores
on ILLS leg, doctors said he was In.
durable. One bottle Electric Bitten
aud one box Bucklen's Arnica Salye
cured him entirely. Sold by A. G..
Saith a Cos Drug Store. ss'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
Amateur Opera by a Home Company
During the Holidays.

"Fatlnitza," the charming opera by
Won Suppe, now In rchearsal by our
company Of amateurs, IL TO be put on
the Theatre boards during the holi.
days. Prof Krouse Is director, Mr..
whitney, manager Of the Home Ora
matte Club, has the stage and business
management, and the chorus Of hity
voices lie selected from the big singing
societies o. the city. The cast and
chorus are made up rs follow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
Are Your ,h,idrsn subject To Group

are tour shtiufsn N"bieci TO group
Asa preventive aud cure for Group,
ChamberlAin's Cough Remedy has no
rival. Its, In fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon and
that IN pleasant aud safe 10 take. There
IA not tho least danger In giving u 70
children, ms II contains no Injurious
substance. For sale Mt 50 cents per
bottle by z. G.. NJ. !. Drug store. d.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
FOR FURNITURE

Carpets. Wall Paper, Uphol-
story, Curtains, Poles, Shades,
etc, call on
NEVE & CHI Id.
al First South.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

hereby ccrtiiy thnt tue ABOVE hthtc-
mrnt II correct.
RALPH l., HoAo,
CITY Auditor.
EIoIIT HOURS, A DAYS. WORK.
Councilman SplGord offered the fol-
lowing resolution
Resolved, That from and after tho first
day " January, ls1l, eight hours shall
constitute days work Tor all day labor
ars employed by the city. This shall not
apply toconiriet work.
Laid over Tor onc week.
PUBLIC DufLDiNu EXPENSES.
The Joint city and county building
committee reported that tho following
bills had been audited, and recon-
mcndcd that one hall the clty'a
proportion be paid;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
Holiday eoOd,i johnson, Pratt 1co.

when BABY was sick. we gave he, casiorii.
whsn she was a Guild, sho cried for casioria.
whcn ,he became Mlsa, she chung to ch'ioria-
When sho had chlIdr,n. khe gave shem caatorla
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

lnt iftlllOu ~ lss ". NtAltiltNt anu
others for Waterman extensions ON
certain streets " the North Bench was
denied.
nAcRMES's oRDisAScE.
The ordnance to amend section 20,
OF the Revised Ordinances Of 1858, re-
lnting 10 hacks aud hackmen was laid
over Tor one week.
SALOON LICENSE DESIED.
The petition OF Grccnwald and
Livingstone for n liquor license at 370
State street, was refused ON Council.
man Young producing u map which
showed that the saloon was within
fifteen rolls Of u school building while
the ordinance recently pass cd prohibits
the council from granting "a franchise
10 a saloon within twenty rods.
The vote was ~ follows:
Ayes-Karrick, spailord, Heath aHd
P-ndlethn-l.
Noes-Young, Tuddenham, POLAND,
Hyde and liardy-5.
FOR TliE PREVENTION OF FIRES.
An ordinance for the prevention aud
cxtinguishment Of ilrcs, introduced In
June last, CAME up and was referred q
the COMMITTEES ON fire department.
ILLEGALLY PASSED.
City Attorney Hall sent In the fol-
lowing written opinion:
Gentlomon--In answer 10 tho inquiry
made by your honorable Mayor
"Was the action Of the CITY Council IN
passing what was entitled An Ordinance
Abolishing tho Oiiieo Of Captain Of po-
lice regular or yoidg' have to say that
have not been able TO hnd u precedent
for tho manner OF procedure adopted.
The usual rule IL, that when vote ha.
boon taken, the presiding officer must
then declare the result. 1 do not know
of any rulo by which, II tho presiding
officer has vote aud falls 10 east IL, the
result NJ the vote could be Withheld and
carried over 10 another meeting, and he
thon be permitted 10 vote aud announce
the result II the vote.
NV conclusion IL that whom u vote N
taken upon the passage OF nn ordinance
aud II requires the vote OF tho presiding
officer (tho Mayor or Aching Mayor aud
ho does not vote or then declare tho ro'
suit u tho vote, tho question could moi
be carried over 10 another meeting "a
euahlo such presiding officer u make M
his mind as TO how no would vote, II Al
all.
n such q rule should bo adopted NJ q
tho presiding officers, Il could DO as u
any member 81 the Council, and II would
be- very dangerous precedent To adopt
Therefore. the so-caliod ordinance, In my
opinion, was not legally passed and IN o.
no binding force.
Mayor Scott believe that opinion
II correct, aud therefore hold that IN,
ordinance creating the office OF polite,
captain has not been abolished, anu
that there Is a vacancy In the otiic'
caused by the death OF Captain Parker
Accordingly, shall make tho follow
ing appointments, which were unani
mously arrived at before tho polic'
committees.
Gentlemen OF tho Councll.-l recon
mend tho following appointments b'
made; Edgar NJ, Janney, captain o
police, vico William u. Parker. deceased
aud Palrolman !. d. brown 10 BIO polici
sergeant, vice u. NJ. Jannoy, promoted Il
tho capiaincy. GEonun NJ. seoir,
Mayor
Adopted.
The Mayor then appointed Chss. W
. Miner 10 the position made vacant BY
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

The board Of public works transmit.
ted with it, approval the following esti.
mates Of the city engineer for the
month Of November:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

The petition Of T.. q. Matthews and
others for Waterman extensions on
certain streets Of the North Bench was
denied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
"fATINITZA."

Adjourned for one week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

The ordnance to amend section 20,
Of the Revised Ordinances Of 1855, re-
lating 10 hacks hnd hackmen was laid
over Tor one week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19
Homo Indications.

Ifyou 60 into dwelling and behold
order and neatness and taste in arrange
ment you see the disposition of the ten
ants indicated by these mate rial things
If you see uncleanliness, untidiness and
disorder you do not simply see filth and
want Of order-you see a mind that is
not panied by disorder and uncleanli-
ness. If You see beauty and attractive"
ness you do not see these alone, but
through these you perceive the mind
that arranged them. - Old Homestead
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

A PROLONGED use Of DR.. John Bulls Sar-
saparilla will cure scrofuln and syphilis, but
such symptoms Of impure blood us pimples,
sores, aches, pains, kidney and liver weak
ness, ETC., vanish like snow before the noon
day when this remedy Is used. II stimu-
lates the entire system and its beneficial ef-
feet is felt ut once in every part
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19
roOred.

Dyspcpsiais easily fioored by Hostetter'e.
Stomach Bitters, purest, pleasantest OF
stomachics, most effective Of tonics Heart
burn, fiatulence, tho ''sinking" sensation in
the nit Of tho stomach experienced by dys-
peptics, in brief, all symptoms-and they are
many and perplexing-of indigestion are
banishcd by the Bitters which Is particu'
larly efiicacious for biliousness, malaria,
rheumatism and kidney complaints.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

DoS'T let the worms eat the very life out
Of your children. Save them with those
dainty candies. called DR.. Bulls W orm De-
stroyers
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

A MAiDEN's dressmaker Is tho only ont
who finds miss fit suits her customer
Baltimore American.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

DoN'T fool with indigestion nor with n
disoricred liver, but take Beecham's Pills
for immediate relief. - cents box.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

TIE difference between an editor and his
wife Is that his wife sets things 70 rights
while he writes things 10 set-Yonkers
Statesman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

BABIES cry for II because It makes milk
"The A. b. Z. Bohemian Bottled Beer" OF st
Louis. The American Brewing Co.. IS brew
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

THE study Of bee cultuve Is OF no earthly
use to man who has the hives.-Pltts-
burgh Dispatch.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

Couens AND COLDS. Those who are suf-
fering from Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
etc, should try BRowS's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs. Sold only IN LoIes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

TALKING Of the thieves Of the present day,
the greatest pirate OF old was mere Kidd
70 them.-Philadelph hin Times.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

As upstart Is n man who has been more
successful than the man who tells you about
him.-Elmira Gazette.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

THE doctrine that ''lilse cures like" is IL
lustrated by tho fuct that when people tire,
the best thing for them TO do is 10 retire.
Washington Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

JAesoN says 1t puzzles him TO think that q
standing advertisement must run all the
time.-Elmlra Gazette.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19
The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find

the Word?
There 10 q 8 inch display advertisement
In this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same Is
true of each new one mp caring each week,
from The DIR. Harier Medicine Co. This
house places "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for 1t, send
them the name Of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

WHEN you set hen on an egg You expect
q chicken, but what do you expect when you
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19
/" Ho,o do 7 look?"

"H0p 40 tOOH
That depends, madam, upon how
you feel. If you're suffering from
functional disturbances, Irregular
ties or weaknesses, you're sure to
"look it." And DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the remedy.
It builds up and invigorates the
system, regulates and promotes the
proper functions, and restores health
and strength. It's q legitimate
medicine, not a beverage; purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, and
made especially for woman's needs.
In the cure of all "female COM
plants" it's guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, or the money is refunded.
No other medicine for women is
sold so. Think of that, when the
dealer says something else (which
pays him bctter) is "just as good"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-12-19

"Times have changed" So have
methods. The modern improve
ments in pills arc DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets. They help Nature, in
stead of fighting with her. Sick
and nervous headache, biliousness,
costiveness, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
TRANSATLANTIC TRATELLERS.

. ..,., cleaners that left here yesterday carried
a fair complement Of passengers. On poaru On0
we're among others, DR.. and Mrs ~ spers AleA%iHer
the Rev, John c. Burke G. O. Baird DR.. Barclay j. Baron
r1a,rv Rouker George Heath Camille, Charles e. Cod
din qton the Rev J. A. Coughln, Howard f. Chsppell
E. H. Dennison, John Devine. 5 NJ DAVIDSON M az"
Mrs c. A. Dana II. Fullerton, D. W. f. Forest he heV
u flaming J. b. Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs. john X '"ne]
Nv apd Mrs Grampini William II. Hill. Mrs Hosglanc
Miss Bessie Hoagsnd, II. w. Hosgsnd' Charles d.
Husehin=on Mrs A. Hutchinson Jesse HurlUlft DaN'"
r. Wilson, Henry F. Judd, James B. krEsdy NA!Of Jonn
a Ketchum the Rev. John w. kaufman, MI ana MIS-.
NJ Tawton A. H. Little A. J. Leader, the Rev. j.
Lambert Nj and Mrs. Charles r. Mounaord John a
Morris william Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. MITCHELL Nj
and Mrs c. Popon Joseph Storm Paterson sr ana MIS-
+ Praeeer H. X. Sutton. :he Rev John smith n {"
ca,+er Jobn II Vincent Miss Irene l.. Wood and P.
Wallace.
F Arata, Henry o. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs George B.
Rodweu Mrs X Beldon Churchill Clark MI. and Mrs
oafaal Flores Dr. Amssa Howard Thomos Lstorre, Mr..
and Mrs Edwin Norton Rev. F. p. o'Rourke. j. H.
Reinbod and Clarence c. whiting
The Veendsm had among her passengers Colonel An
Ebony Mr. and Mrs Walter Beardmore, DR.. c. l.. Bliss
W Cronat MI and Mrs Frank Chance, John ]. ingalls,
the Rev H. G.. Marshall, Mrs. John AcElroy
Professor Oliver w Pierce Edward L. Powers, George w
Van sclen Mr. and Mr.. Gusave Brinkmsn MI ana
Mrs c. E. Tharn and J. D. A. Trip,
The North German Lloyd steamship SaaIe had among
nav messengers MI and Otis Baker II. H. Boyer Dr.
Ernest Baethgen j. H. Clark Robert G. Clark Henry q
~ p Holnpsworth DR.. Franklin W. Hayes Morris II.
1avman Lieutenant General Sir Allen Johnson, MI and
Mrs Hermann emper, J. Davis Lewis, Dr. w B. Noyes'
tina Rev G. NJ Putt Mr. and Mrs. z. VI. Serdooin' MI
and Mrs j. B. Templin and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence l.
Westcott.
The steamship CITY o. Chicago brought many returning
yoyagers YESTERDAY whom were L. Aloreeht, T. f.
Armstrong the Rev. DR.. James Brand, Mr.. and Mrs
Chester A. Csswel. Harlow o. Caswell DR.. Hayes A.
Clement the Rev and Mrs. L. II. Cobb, the Rev sam
b. Forbes the Rev DR.. and Mrs j. g. Frazer Dr.
William E. Fuller. DR.. Robert D. Hare, the Rev L. H.
HaIock E. A. Hemingway. NJ. S Hershey, Charles W.
Hills Major A. Homer P. O. Humphrey, F. B. Humphrey
Morris A. fanny C. L. Jewett, W. A. Johnston the Rev
and Mrs Robert Jones the Rev. S. F. Knox, Mr. and
Ms G. W. Littell Professor Lundbohm NJ A. Parker,
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan F. Peck Mr. and Mrs. T. Randall
DR. r. H. seelye Professor and Mrs Sihleans. the Rev
H. C. Simmons Professor and Mrs Gregovini Stefanesch
LieutenantColonel Tabuteeu John K NJ Tidy captain
and Mrs James Ward and DR.. q. NJ White
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
DIR. GEORGE HINCKLFY LYMAN

Boston, Aug. 90 Npecial.-Dr George Hinckley
Boston, has died in London, whittier he went about
year ago for his health DR.. Lyman was native OF
northampton Mass, and seventy five years old.
At the outbreak Of the Rebellion he was appointed by
Governor Andrew one Of the Commission 70 pass upon
the qualifications OF those seeking places as surgeons
and later became brigade surgeon with the rank OF
major. In 1862 he Eromoted TO be Medical
Inspector, United States Army, with the rank Of
heutenantcolOnel and served with distinction until
1865. OF late years he had been member OF the
Loyal Legion. 1t was through the efforts OF Dr.
Lyman and DR.. Dale that the Massachusetts STATE
Medical Bureau originated. DR.. Lyman on
proering his services to Governor Andrew - re-
heve the Governor much possible from the re-
sponsbility for the proper medical outfit OF the reg
nents, and he at with DR.. Dale organized the
Bureau. In active service the field DR.. Lyman
displayed equal enterprise for the good OF the soldiers
II in DR.. Lyman's that General Nelson
died That officer had struck General Jefferson Davis
on of the latters Directing vehementy his
assignment at the head Of motley collection OF
civilians teamsters and exslaves and Davis had shot
his brothersoldier Davis arrested but afterward
released. DR.. Lyman read interesting paper upon
his army life and gave his opinions of military medical
service before the Military Historical Society OF Massa-
chusetts about year ago and that valuable
afbeTward published. He interesting writer
well skilful practitioner Besides his two Sons
Dr. Lyman had one daughter the wife of DR.. ].
Chadwick OF BOstOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-23
The GIFT OF PEACHES IN BALrIMoRE.

Baltimore Aug % CSpecial.-The wharves and steam
boat piers to-day piled up fifty feet high with
boxes Of peaches and whole schooner loads Of inferior
fruit being sent back TO the Peninsula or dumped
overheard In the bay. There has not been such glu
here in fruit for twelve years The commission mer-
chants and niddemen generally have been unable to
keep back the rush. and the growers plng their
fuft INTO the market and offering it for sale at a
few cents on the box profit above the cost Of freight
Some growers not even amk1g the freight charges
Ths middle class Of fruit selling yesterday and TO-
day at fifteen to twenty cents box the best varieties
Of thirty to sixty cents box. The packers Of the
city taking about $4,000 boxes daily. From
10000 10 10000 boxes being used for home con
sumption, and $4,000 boxes are being shipped
daily North and West. The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road is running several special fruit trains daily and
the Pennsylvania is carrying carloads daily to
points along its northern central division The Mary
land and Delaware Peninsula divisions of the Penn
syvania are taxed to the utmost capacity of their
rolling stock the tracks being filed day and night
with fruit trains going 10 Philadelphia, NewYcBl and
Boston. To prevent continuance Of the peach glut
In this market the leading commission merchants have
informed the steamboat companies that they will not
receive any more consgnments OF peaches until next
Tuesday. The markets for watermelOnS, caneloupes
and tomatoes are also OverstOcked. on the whaIves
this evening hundreds of cantelOupes and waermelons
rere given away TO the SeVedOres and fe t handlers
and al several Of the wharves paid to carry
will he started in several Of the southern States.