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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-06
MARTINS FERRY.


Accidents and Incidents In that Thriving
City-Pcrsonal and Industrial.
Yesterdays Times stated that there Is
one PoormAn delegate In Martins Fer
ny who refuses to stand by the Belmont
county man, whoever Ito may DO, Is ut.
terly false. On Wednesday tho Times
said there were two or three, and yes.
terday 1t said there was one. The truth
Is there Is none. Tho Poorman dele
gates will vote for Nichols, should he
succeed III carrying the majority Of del
egates tomorrow. Tho Nichols mon
want to fix up aspurious Poorman ticket
for delegates in tho Second ward 10 de-
ceivo. the voters Tomorrow. II this Is
done one or moro delegates will DO left
off, Tho regular. Poorlnan tickets in
Martins Forty, already printed, Is rs
follows: First Wartl-For delegates,
Theodore Keller, james Runyon for
alternates. Stephen Hipkins, Patrick
Mullen. Second Ward--For delegates,
George W. Chessell David Coss, John S.
Cochran; for ,altornates, James Ralston,
George Ware, Thomas L. Cox. Third
Ward-For delegates, ]. B. Montgom-
cry, Thomas Edmunds. Madison Aid
redge; oralternatcs, William J.. Thomas,
r. A. Lindemuth, DR.. Monroe Hack
man. Martins Ferry Precinct-For dol
egatc, W. W. Taylor; for alternate, Da-
vid Goodhuc.
The primaries to elect delegates to
the Republican congressional conven-
ton at Stcubenville will be held at tho
different voting precincts in Belmont
county Saturday afternoon mud will be
holly contested Tho voting in Mar.
tins Ferry, Bridgeport, Bellaire and
GAINESVILLE will be from 4 to Z o'clock.
In all OF the other precincts the voting
will be from 8 to o'clock. Tho voting
in every township in the county will be
Mt the SAME places rs last fall. Great
Interest is manifested ali over belmont
county and the indications arc that n
large vote will be polled. Tho primaries
will settle the fight as far rs Belmont
county is concerned. Col. c. i. Poor.
man and Senator J. w. Nichols, tho
two candidates, having agreed to give
whichever elects the majority OF the
delegates tomorrow all ofthem. SO that
Belmont will have only one candidate
ut the convention. This is why SO
much hustling is being done. In Mon.
roe county call has been issued signed
by over n hundred OF the leading
Republicans Of that county demanding
a meeting to elect delegates instead OF
having them appointed by DR.. Keepers.
The sentiment in that county is over
whelmingly in favor OF Poorman. After
Poorman they are for Hollingsworth
and Richards next.
The primaries in Jefferson county
will be held May II.
Mrs. Hiram Frazier died yesterday
afternoon at $50 at the family resi-
dencc, on Walnut street. aged seventy
six years. She was stricken down with
paralysis about one year ago and had
never recovered Eight children sur
vive her, namely, Alec, Joseph, John
and James, OF Martins Ferry; Hiram,
jr., OF Wellsburg; Addison. of Toronto,
and Mrs. John Wallace, OF Toronto, and
Mrs. L. D. Reyner, OF Wheeling.
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Re d Men Ad journ.

The Great Council !. O. R. NJ. of
West Virginia adjourned at noon yes
terday, after fixing upon Huntington MS
the next place Of meeting and INSTALL
ing the following officers: Grand
Sachem, E. VI. Noel, OF Benwood; Sem
ior Sagamore, Mr.. Farmhouse, of Graf
ton; Junior Sycamore, j. X. Monroe, OF
kingwood; Great Prophet, Ell. G. Love,
OF Grafton; Great Representative to the
Great Council;of the United States, j.
G.. Sech, OF Genwood; Great Keeper Of
the Wampum, John Schneider, OF
Wheeling; Great Chief OF Records, II.
c. Ulrich, Of Lazcarvillc. The Grand
Sachem and his officers have not yet
appointed their sub-oilicers for the en-
suing wear.
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DUBLICl SALE By N. THOMAS
Il SONS. ut Philadelphia ExchanEe, Na a,1 =
1892, ut IL O'Clock noon, by order OF HoCkho'4'"
OF Rathbonc & Camden Oil Company.
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No. l-6;0 acres on the Little kHnawha K!Te, :
OF mile from Burning Springs, NJ Co1"''
timber, oil, coal, and other minerals.
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BUSINESS CHANGES

Referring 10 tho above notice, wc ,h nj, v0,
come NIL our friends 10 the old stole nnd WI
shall ain TO have at all times In stock cool ,s Se
SSnaoIe Goous, marked ut rock'botOm prizes
49,, NJ !. DEEGAN
Inyo W. J. DEEGAN
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No. 4-2 acres fronting on tho Little ham, an
River, one mile below the mouth OIL D''"'-'
SnrlnCS Run ------- ~
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J. c. IIEnyEy, Auctlonecr.
DUBLIC SALE.

pUBLIC SALE.
I will offer Mt public sale on THURSDAY.
MAY 10. 1892, at . O'Clock p. H.. on me
premises, the firm owned BY the late DANIEL
1cck. situated In Richlnnd township. Belmon.
county, Ohio, on the National Road. i. miles
west OF St. Clalrsvillc. The farm contains lhii
acres OF good and well lying land, well wN'efe"
and IN n good state OF cultivation. There IS one
hundred acres OF cleared land. the balance ~
timber: nbout seventy acres In grass Uh 'Hc
farm there Is comfortable dwelling house. a
good sable and wagon shed and other nece"s'i
Out-buildings; an orchard Of good fruit ttee'
apple, peach, plum. cherry. pear and qGihef;
There is also'a vineyard OF several hunIfI
vines, consisting OF ten varieties OF tho mN'
choice fruit. .g
The farm Is in nm excellent ncishborhood, ma,
yenicnt To schools. and located as II IS on u.
National Road, will make Il very desirable NOE
for n family.
TERMS:-One.third cash OIL day OF sale ot
third In one ycar and 0nc.third III two years, "
deferred payments TO bear six per cent lh''T'
and 10 be secured by mortgage, ,rcr
npol Exccu,rix OF Daniel FcCE-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-06

Dress Goods Department is repete with the most choice
lines Of French English and German productions in Silk All
Wool and Silk and Wool Fabrics confined styles Special
enon been given the selection of extensive lines
India Silks, ranging price from 81 2o to IS styles being
the favorites of the season. Our assortment of Black and
Mourning Dress Goods supasses any previous eotn that d.
! rection .g3.45
We recommend Pesey's Henrietta Cloths Dress and Bon
Yelngs being the best for the They the
right shade and very serviceabe Grenadines Organdes Ze
phyr Cloths Llama Cloths in great vaeyWhie Goods and
Embrodees in both Dainty and elaborate designs and in all
widths and prices
In Cloak Department we are showing and selling freely
Cape Wraps and Jackets and Tourist Suits, Silk Glorie and
In our Market street room just opened La
dies Cambria and Muslin Underwear also Gauze, Silk Isle
and Babriggan Underwear and in the will be found
the best assortment Of Ladies' Derby Waists and Boys Moh
es FRIEND and Star Shirt Waists have had and all
having been made to order will give entire satisfaction We
invite inspection of these superior lines Our Glove De-
paent so full For the sale of the Celebrated P.
Cencmeri Kid Glove it is well known that the sole
agent this city Also for Foster Paul Co. Hook Glove
and the Reynia Nosquetare Suede Gloves Centeeri five but
tom in coors sell at the New York agency price, viz 81 s.
Full lines of Silk and Isle Gloves and Mis for ladies' and
children.
stock of Fancy Goods constantly changing but to-day
svery full embracing many novelties just out Neckwea
Veiings Handkchiefs, Fans Infants Hoods Boys Belts.
parasos, Infants sacques and Wrappers Carriage Robes
Skirts in Silk and Satin, etc, and will be kept up during the
season by repenishing as things appear.
We show this spring Lace Curtains and Fixtures all
the second floor also Summer Blankets Summer Comforts and
all kinds of Upholstery goods of which we have complete
sortment
Ournew Table Linens Linen Sheets Cotton Sheets Nap
kns Towels Squares, Sarfs Drapery Silks Null Draperes
Lace Bed Spreads, Table Covers, Elder Down Pillows all
in and ready for inspection Many Of our Table Daasks
E2yards wide and Napkins Fl nchessquae Our stock of
Hosiery and Coets is and embraces but the best
-PRICES-
low as any house afford sell the quality Of goods keep
Gratifying to know that all where have had
niyo goods with from the retail houses
New York goods have been taken preference We al
ways glad to have samples brought in for comparison.
f1F0 r. T AYT OR
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No. so acres, leased by the Rathbone d 'A-
den Oil Co., aud one gas well.
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All to be sold rs one property, together I T1 al
the old machinery, tools. tubing, gus PSS1ihlSst
rights and privileges belonging TO ins ,Ss prc.
& Camden Oil Co.. that may be now 0" w
ises OF said company.
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No. s. One.haf interest In 2acTe Fars, hal
800 yards from. mouth OF Burning aptiHb'
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PUBLIC SALES.
PUBL1C SALE OF
Valuable Country Property,

will offer ut public snlc. at the front door o.
the Court House, on TIL URSDAf, MAY Il, 49,
attic clock a. IN. III not disposed Of at private
fruit farm, known as WADDISGT0S PLACE, on
the Bethany pike, five miles from city.
Parties desiring TO see the place will find man
there TO show them around.
Liberal terms made known on day Of sale.
A. S. HOWELL
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For further particulars apply at .o on
Office, No. 800 South Fifth St, Ihila iv%n,RTgT:
Residing on the premises, Burning SpE'"S'
apis '.-.=
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Lands in West Virginia:
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As low house afford sell the quality keep
Gratifying to know that in all where have had
nifty comparing goods with from the large retail houses
in New York goods have been taken preference We al
ways glad to have samples brought in for comparison.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
Cotton.

Quotations for middling rang, as follows; st.
Louis, i1sc; New York, Tics; New Or
loans, Ice; Memphis. I 7i3' 1os; Galveston.
l3-l8c
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
When You Co South

You will wish to be fully informed as to the
Cheapest, most direct, ana most pleasant route
You VIII wish TO purchase your ticket via the
route that will subject you to no delays, and by
which through trains are run. Before you start
you should provide yourself with Il map nd time
liable of the Memphis Route (kansas City. Ft.
scott Memphis r. r. the only direct route
from and via Kansas City to all points in East
crn and Southern Kansas, Southwest Missouri,
and Texas. Practically the only route from the
West to all Southern cities. Entire trains with
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and Free I,eclin-
ing Chair Cars, Kansas City to Memphis and
Birmingham; through Sleeping Car, Kansas
City to New Orleans, and Kansas City to, At
lanta, Ca. This is the direct route and many
miles the shortest line to Little Rock, Hot
Springs, Eureka Springs, Fort Smith, Van Bur.
en-, Fayetteville and all points in Arkansas.
Send for u copy of the "Missouri and Kansas
Farmer, an eight;page illustrated paper, con-
taining full and reliable Information III relation
to the great states OF Missouri and Kansas
Issued monthly and mailed free. Address
j, 4. LOCKWOOn,
Genl Pass.& Ticket AgG,-
Kansas CITY, Me-
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
WEST AND SOUTH.

The W. II, Gilcher, u steel steamer
owned by Cleveland parties, was, with
her crew of twenty men, given mp as
lost in the recent storm on Lake Michi-
gan.
THE marriage of Col. James Gilbert,
who is feet II inches in height, and
Miss Emma Mossman, feet . inches
tall, took place ut Sauk Center, MINI.
In Portland, Ore, Lieut.. Frederick
Schwatlxu, who made his name famous
by commanding the expedition to the
Arctic region in search of the records
of the lost Sir John Franklin party,
died from an overdose of laudanum
which he took for stomach trouble,
Al Columbus, Ga, Helen Nichols
lowered the worlds 2-year-old running
record by going mile in 1:4lM.
THE firm of Pegram & Bro, exten.
sive dealers at Lincoln, ILL.,, in grain,
agricultural implements and wheel
goods, failed for $3.50, COO.
RESOLUTIONS were adopted at the
final session In Denver Of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance union
urging congress TO make full ipvesti
cation Of Che liquor traffic, and to pub
fish the amount of alcoholic liquors
manufactured and consumed, and the
relation of such intoxicants 10 crime,
poverty and death.
! At Clarksville, Ark, L. w. Barley
fell across circular saw at his mill
and his body was sawed completely In
two.
DURING debauch six drunken In
dinns were burned TO death in cabir
In Okanagon county. Wash.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
BOGUS GOLD DUST.
A Russian Hebrews Trick Lands Him
In Jail.

IN jail.
New York, Nov. 7.--Solomon Green
burg. the Russian Hebrew, who has
swindlcd number of persons here and
elsewhere by the gold dust game, and
who was arrested Sunday, was ar.
raigned in the Tombs police court and
remanded TO await the arrival of Of
ficers from Pittsburgh, where he Is
wanted for recent swindle.
Grecnburg swindled Max Goldberg. q
Pittsburgh junk dealer, ont of sl.145
by means of his bogus gold dust
scheme. Goldberg, about two weeks
ugo, was introduced to Grecnburg, who
represented that he was an escape con-
vict from Siberia, who had stolen five
pounds of gold dust, fled to this
country and had become strand
ed. Goldberg had sample of
the gold dust tested by refiner,
who said 1t was is karats finc. Gold
berg then bought Grecnburg's bag Of
dust for sI,745, on which, IL fine gold,
he could have made profit of $780,
1t did not take him long to find out
It was not gold dust. and he reported
the matter to the Pittsburgh DO
lie, who sent tho description Of the
swindler in New York. The New York
police thought from the description of
the man that he was the same one who
had played the bogus gold-dust game
ON u jcweler here named Greenspahn
about year ago. They watched the
mans hnunts and succeeded In finding
him on Sunday.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
THE EAST.

A CONTRACT was made by the sugar
trust with John Bailey, of Philadel-
phia, for 5000, 600 bags, in which all
sugars will hereafter be shipped in-
stead Of in barrels.
SEVEN inccndiary fires in thirty-six
hours were discovered in different
parts of Beaver Falls, Pa. They were
attributed to the strikers, who threat
ened to get even with the town council
and everybody in general for trying to
get the Carnegie Company to start its
mill with non-union men.
REV. j. c. BRADBURY, n retired
Methodist preacher, and his wife, both
over 70, were struck by train while
crossing the Eric railroad tracks at
Painted Post, N. ", and Mrs. Bradbury
was killed and her husband fatally in
jured.
THERE were s,GS5 cases of diphtheria
in Philadelphia from January to Oc-
tober 81, and of these /, o95 were fatal.
The ravages of the disease continue to
increase.
In New York John Murphy, arrested
for illegal registration, was sentenced
to three years Imprisonment by Judge
Benedict, and Judge MARITIME sentenced
&. c. Holland and W. Green to two
years each In prison for the same Of.
fonse,
THE immigration into this country
during September. the great cholera
month, was 2s,229, against 52,7O6 in
September, 1891.
TuE death of Gen. Samuel Wyllie
Crawford, who commanded the Penn
sylvania reserves at the battle of
Gettysburg, occurred in Philadelphia,
aged 55 years.
AT Pittsburgh, Pa, the jury In tho
Iams case rendered q verdict ncquitting
Coils. Hawkins and Streator and Sur
geon Grimm of the charge of assault
upon cX-Private lams.
THE largest st. Bernard dog in the
world, Lord Melrose, died at Mclrosc,
Mass, of gastric collie. He was valued
at $4,000.
FLAMES that originated in Robinson
g. Co.'S boiler shops in Boston caused a
loss of S15C,Oo0.
In Brooklyn, N. Y, fire destroyed
twenty-five buildings, caused loss of
100000, and made fifty families home-
less
THE death of Edward +. Mcdonald,
democratic member Of congress from
the Seventh district Of New Jersey, and
ii candidate for reelection, occurred at
his home in Harrison.
IS Lincoln, r. l., gold that assays SIS
n ton has been discovered.
On the Lehigh Valley road an attempt
to wreck an express train with bomb
was discovered near Corfu, N. Z.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10

The supreme court has a decided a
case that will be of Importance to prop
erty owners Of cities where Sunday pa
pers arc published.
The st. Louis mnnicipaf assamblv ordered \
certain street improved. and the eircuit court
appointed commissioners to aaseas benefits and
damages. Mrs S'eforor was nsseased $50 bene.
fits, Int rofu>nd ~ pav. Tho dsfanse was sat
MP that the l'gal notice wss published only
three DAYS inst"sd OF four az required by
law. the fourth publication being In a Sunday
iseue. Tie case hns bsen TAX. To tho su.
rreme court. and The ruling was In favor Of
Mrs Sieferor. Tho city must return all money
collected from property owners. and pay for
the irnpr ovement
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Tho Labor Comnissiouer's Report.

Tho Labor Comnfssiouer's Report.
Labor Commissioner Hall announced
on the ed that his report would be issued
In few days. Following are among his
conclusions on wages Of workmen:
Tho increase IN wsges since 1890 has been
very general, with an exceptional decrease, no
change having occurred the past two years az .
cent IN the casa NJ cabinet. makers, who have
obtained a reduction Of hours without change
OF wagee. The various building trades secured
similar reduction some two wears ago. and this
other trades have. by means Of strong labor
unions secured advances IN wages during
the last twelve years amounting from 4
to 20 per cent, The cooper trade shows the
greatest losa, not 30 much In the rate paid as
In the loss of time through ths Introduction Of
machinery, and the horss. collar makers follow
IN the sanc manner, and In sonns cases volun-
tarly reduced to prevent tho inroads Of ma
chinery. the d"creesnl-as<n'hy IN their trade
amounting to 12fg per cent dsring the decade.
Other reductions OF a minor character have
heen mndc, which are not sufficient IN amount
to mention. Practically no changes In rates
have been ma1c In arr OF the skilled trades
during the past two years. This sharpast ad-
vance was made IN tho wages OF unskillsd or
ordinary labor.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
Solid
Through
Trains.

FROM Kansas City TO
Omaha, Lincoln, St. Joseph, Den
yer, ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING
CARS AND FREE RECLIN.
ING CHAIR CARS.
ONLY ONE CHANGE OF CARS
TO THE PACIFIC COAST
The best line for
Nebraska, Colorado, the Black
Hills, and all points
NORTH, EAST and WEST.
A. @. DAWES,
General Passenger Agent,
Iii ee9GaA st. Louis, MoS !
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10

W. II. McLain was picked up on the
streets of St Joseph few days ago ms
vagrant, and sent TO the work house.
The county court was notified that he
wns crazy man, hut through neglect
or incompetency they failed to take
action in his case. McLain was re-
leased. lie hired team and went to
several places in the city. where he set
fire to several buildings, among them
being the st. Joseph bridge and iron
works, the South Park elevator and the
glucose factory. He was sent to the
asylum to-day.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10

NEW YoRK, Nov. THE action of
Edward Friedman, receiver of the
bankers and Merchants Telegraph Co.,
to recover s40O, 900 damages to the COM
pany's property by the Western Union
Telegraph Co, was begun before Judge
Gilderslecvc in the superior court. This
is the second trial of the case, the first
verdict in favor of the receiver having
been reversed by the court of appeals.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10

Mabel he is such delightful fellow,
but the trouble is we don't know
whether he is married or single.
Her Cousin Tom-ls he very attentive
willing to come or go-anxious to
obey your lightest wishP
Mabel-Yes, he is.
Her Cousin Tom--Couragcous in tell.
Ing you how lovely you are, and what
an influence such woman would have
over mans life9 Ready, IN fact, to
prostratc himself at your feet9
Mabel-Tbat just expresses IT,
Her Cousin-Then, he's married.
Life.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
Now is the Time

To visit Hot Springs, Ark, "The Carls-
bad of America. A Solid Train leaves
st. Louis at S:20 p. m. daily, and a
through Pullman Bnffet Sleeping car on
0:2O a. IN. train. Equipment unsurpassed.
For reservation of berths and for descrip-
tive and illustrated pamphlet free, call on
or address Ii. C.. Townsend, General
Passenger and Ticket agent, St. Louis
Mo.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10

Farmer-fou had Ere ut tho manse
this morning. Any serious loss?
Minister-Yes, ten years sermons
were completely burned.
Farmer with the memory Of many a
weary Sunday morning)-Mon, they had
made a gran blaze, they were so dry, ye
ken.-Pall Mall Budget.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
He Was Extravagant.

Mrs. Bronson--What, been gctting
yourself another IS hat? Charley,
you're too extravagant altogether.
Mr.. Bronson (penitently)-I'm 'fraid
you're right, Mary. And won't do it
again Truly I won't.
3 Mrs. Bronson (breaking into tears)--
And you forgot all about the new S3s
bonnet wanted you to bring down.
Chicago News Record.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
A Young Lady Killed by a Train.

lNDIANAroILs, Ind, Nov.T.--A special
to the News from New Albany, Ind,
says Eliza Elliott, young lady, was
struck by an Ohio &c Mississippi train
Mt s a. m. in this city and died an hour
later. She was deaf, and while walk-
ing down the track was run down.
Both legs were severed at the hips.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1892-11-10
of the Week.
INTERESTING NEWS COMPILATION.
FROM WASHINGTON.

In his report to the secretary of the
treasury Il. o. Leach, director of the
mint, says that the coinage Of the
mints during the last fiscal year aggre-
gated llS,55t,l2 l24 pieces, valued As
follows: Gold, s35, sos. gs7; silver dol
lars, $500, 4G7; subsidiary silver,
S6,G5o, s12; minor coins sl,29G,7 10; total
value, S5l, 792,o76
THE leading clearing houses in tho
United States report exchanges of sl,-
39s, 7os, ,44s8 during the seven days
ended on the 4th, against liza, l59, 1888
the previous seven days AS compared
with the corresponding week OF 1901
the increase was 20.2.
THE president has issued proclama-
tion appointing Thursday, November
"a, as day of thanksgiving and
In the United States there were 2Ss
business failures in the seven days
ended on the 4th, against 1877 the pre-
vious seven days and 255 for the cor
responding time last year.
In his annual report to the secretary
Of the treasury United States Treasurer
Ncbeclscr shows that tile district of Co.
lumOla debt has been decreased 3d.
456,75O, leaving the total debt s1s,-
lao, 600.
THE superintendent of the dead letter
office shows in his annual report de-
crease of IS, 4S0 pieces, or nearly per
cent less than the number received
during the fiscal year of 1891. notwith-
standing the fact that the postal busi-
moss of the country has Increased near
ly per cent.
lN their Weekly Review of Trade II.
G Dun & Co. say: Even in the last
week before presidential election
business has continued active through
out the country; indeed the volume is
far beyond any precedent for a similar
period"
THE cotton crop of 1892 is estimated
ut :, 100, 900 bnles, maximum, exclusive
If old cotton.