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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Cutters, Cutters.

Prepare for sleighing by buying a
nice Cutter. Ed. Curnow has just re-
ceived a number of the finest cutters
ever brought to Mineral Point. Call
early and make selections. Prices
away down. EDWARD CURNOw.
High street, Mineral Point. 14tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Christmas Gifts and Toys.

An Immense stock of Christmas
Gifts and Toys have been received by
J. A. Spratler, including holiday goods
of every kind, which will be retailed
at prices to suit the times and within
reach of all. Come and see for your
self
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Stoves, Stoves.

We have a larger and better variety
than we have ever before carried. Call
and see them before making pur-
chases. S. Hooking & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
To the Puhlic.

Having bought out the business of
N. Brewer " Co., formerly John Had
field, we shall at all times stand ready
to pay the very highest price for all
goods in our line. Soliciting the pat
ronage of our predecessors,
Respectfully yours,
BOLLES & ROGERS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
NUMBER 20.
DO YOU HEAR THEM
Squeal That is what Our Com
petetors are Doing!

They realize that the prices we are
making at our Bankrupt Sale are
moving more goods than has been
moved in the shoe business in Mineral
Point ever before. Watch which way
the straw blows, and you will hear
them holler again before we get
through.
RICHARDSON'S SHOE STORE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
.IananoSC Exhibit.

\ japanese bazar, with a large line
of japanese goods, is an attractive
feature, tor the holiday season, at the
drug store of ". II. Prdeaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
1t Should Be in Every House.

IL oHOuIu DC III Livery House.
]. B. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sharps-
burg, Pa, says he will not be without
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, that it
cured his wife who was threatened
with Pneumonia after an attack of
La Grippe" when various other rem
edies and several physicians had done
her no good. Robert Barber, of Cooks
port, Pa, claims DR.. Kings New Dis
covery has done him more good than
anything he has ever used for Lung
Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it.
Free trial bottles at w. Fl. Prideaux's
Drug Store. Large bottles SOC. and
81 00
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
The Creamery Dania,

In the town of Mineral, has been sold
to John Miller Larsen. It will be pre-
pared for cheese making, also. He
will buy milk by TIE hundred the
coming spring.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
For Sale Very Cheap,

A good second hand Iron Safe about
100 lbs. weight, in good condition
and perfect order. Apply to
GUNDRY s. GRAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, Dec. 16, '93.
James Jenkyns d. J. Tobin,
Persons calling for the above will
pease say advertised" !" and give the
date of this list. S. E. SHEPARD, P. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Everything Must Go.

We will not move the stock. Our
time is short, therefore, we have made
more sweeping reduction than ever.
Buy your shoes at the Richardson
Bankrupt Sale, and save money.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

~. l.. soap.
A quick process perfect soap. The
soap does fully half the work. May
be used in ANY WAY and for ANY PUR-
POSE that any other is used, and will
be found to excel all in cleansing
qualities. BREWER s. PENIIALL ECON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Canned Goods.

Dried fruits of all kinds, lemons,
oranges, ETC., found at Cobb Grocery
Store, Cobb, Wis, Ed. T. Thomas,
proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Notice..

All those who have worked their
road taxes in the town of Mineral
Point should call upon their Road
Oyerseer and receive an order for the
same before paying taxes.
II. II. WRIGHT, Town Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Gold and Silver Watches

Clocks, jewellery, silyerware, etc. A
new stock of goods purchased especial
ly for the holiday trade, at Mauger's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Coffee.

Is cts. per 10; good green coffee, 5 lbs.
for $100; is mt that cheap? at Ed. F.
Thomas, Cobb, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Scrub Paint,

Wash dishes, clean pots and kettl es
scrub floors with Amole-ine. 3tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Gundry & GRAY

Wishes to call especial attention to
their last years New Markets and
Jackets WHICH MUST BE SOLD at the
following reductions from former
prices:
Former price $3.50, reduced to 25 cts.
$3.50, F." SO cts
$500, 75c to l.50
$500, "250to3.00
$1,000, "3.O0to 400
"$1300 to $3.50 " 600
$500, I" 200
A job lot of Overcoats and Odd
Coats at the same reductions; also a
lot of caps to close at bargain.
GUNDRY & GRAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
We Still

Do repairing of Boots and Shoes at
the old stand. E. J. DAvEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
ODtical Goods

Of all the leading makes, at low prices
at VIM. Mauger's jewelry store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Xmas Candies,

The largest and finest line at B. s 2. S
Cash Grocery House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
W0man'S Relief Corps.

AT the annual meeting of the
Womans Relief Corps held Friday
Dec. /, 1898, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President--Mrs. Charlotte L. Prideaux.
Sen. Vice Pres.-Miss Amy Vivian.
Jun. Vice Pres.-Mrs. Elizabeth Cox.
Treasurer-Mrs. L. Belle Wright.
ChapIain-MrS. Nora DeahofTe.
Conductor-Mrs. Mary Priestly.
Guard-Mrs. Z. Wearne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

For Good and Cheap Millinery
Go to Miss G. Ziegin, opposite the U
s. hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
A Fine Line

Of goods for the holidays at Mauger's
ieWelry store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Glassware and CrOckery.

j. A. Spratler has full line of glass
crockery, woodenware and toys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Scarf pins and stick pins from 25c
up, at Isaac Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
NOnpareiI Hair Curler

Will keep the hair in curl the dampest
weather. Every bottle positively guar
anteed by w. 81. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
j. A. SDrat!er

Will pay the highest price for all kind
of Poultry, Butter and eggs. Give
him call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Christmas Nuts,

The choicest, at B. & P.'s Cash Gro
Gerry House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
BLANK Books

And Leather Goods. See Hanscom's
great stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
The Best Flour.

If you want the best Flour, 60 tc
G. E. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Ladies gold watches complete, SIS,
at Isaac Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

100 lbs. for $5.OO-how is that at Ed.
F. Thomas, Cobb, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Over 100 titles in the 25c. books, at
Isaac Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Plush albums, all colors, 81, at Isaac
Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
A Dead Open and Shut

And no foolishness. Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup will cure where all others
fail. Sold and warranted by w. II.
Prideanx
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
NnaS Fruits.

Make your selections from B. & P.'s
magnificent stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Fully Guaranteed.

All work of the Monroe Portrait
Studio is fully guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Shoes Worth SO and $3.50
For 1926 at Richardson's Bankrupt
Sale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
If Your Grocer

Has not got Amole-ine washing pow
der make him get it. 3tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
\. f. BISHOP,

Furniture and Undertaking.
Corner of High and Chestnut Streets
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Ladies' dressing cases, in plush or
wood, 81 at Isaac Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Afternoon passenger leaves Chicago
at 2:10 p. m. All trains carry passen-
gers. N. III. Snow, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Buy Your
Granulated Sugar.

Xmas Slippers at Richardson's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
The incest Present.

There is nothing nicer for Christ
mas present than fine portrait.
Leave your orders at once with Frank
Owens for the extra fine work of the
Monroe Portrait Studio. Prices low.
Children's books from sc. up, at
Isaac Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
See Quoted Prices

Elsewhere of the great Bargain Sale
at Richardson's Shoe Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
For Sale.

One Hundred Cords of Dry Wood.
Inquire of David Brown.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Children'S Books

An extra fine line at Hanscom's. 17w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Latest Books
Ladies' Gard Cases

Of all kinds at Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

At bottom Prices, at G. E. Gale's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Instruction in Instrumental

l am prepared to give instruction
on piano, organ, violin, guitar, banjo,
and all band instruments. For terms,
call on me over the Economy store.
J. w. M. ALDERsON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Wanted-Butter and Eggs
In exchange for cash, at G. E. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Fine China

Coffees and Teas 60 to c. E. Gales
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

The Best Groceries
OF all kinds-and fresh-at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Grand Display

OF Crockery and Lamps, at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Gentlemen'S Purses,

Cigar cases, etc, at Hanscom's. 17w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Ladies solid gold rings. $l50 at
Da1lar,c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

All the Latest Novels
At Hanscom's, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

Christmas cards from sc. up, at
Isaac Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
Toys at Cost.
If You Want

To close out the stock, at Hanscom':
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
SPECIAL HOLIDAY

Sale. : Stamped Linens, Doiles,
Tides,
All Kinds Of Handerchiefs,
IcedW Wool Shawls, Facinators, ETC.,
etc.
Prices low as the lowest,
AT TIE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Trains depart from and arrive at
hIirnrnl Insraf Enll
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
A Large Line
@. II. SOaD.

Of Choice Candies, at C. E. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22

A nice line at Hanscom's. 17w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-12-22
THE "WHITE HOUSE "
Shoe Store, Mineral Point, Wis.

Watch this space for something
interesting next week.
Yours for business,
W. j. PENHALLEGON,
Proprietor.
Mineral Point Oct 1S 1893
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-01-14
FROM WASHINGTON,

The visible supply of grain in the
Cnited States on the Sd was: Wheat,
81, ,29i. 600 bushels; corn, II, 426, 900 bush
/ els; oats, 8.3Il, ,O9j bushels; rye, 1,l9O,.
900 bushels; barley, a.aO5, 900 bushels
THE statement of the public debt is
sued on the Sd showed that the inter-
est and non-interest bearing debt in
creased S5lS,2si during tine month of
December. The cash in the treasury
was SO. 9.G92,5sS. TIE total debt, less
the cash balance in the treasury,
amounts to $50. 49,, 16:, or s5,975, G53
less than on January l, 1892.
THE government receipts during the
past six months were Sl95. SCI, $50 and
the expenditures Sl95, 5,350.6I4, against
receipts of Sl75, AS. 2s7 during the CORE
spending months of 1891 and expendi-
lures of Sl16.OlS,I51.
The monthly circulation statement
of the treasury department shows n
net decrease in the circulation during
last month of 81, 1906. 392.
The president has issued a
proclamation declaring full am
nesty and pardon to all persons
liable to the penalties of the anti-po-
lygamy act by reason of unlawful CO.
habitation under the color of polyga-
nous or plural marriage who have
since November /, 1890, abstained from
such unlawful cohabitat;on, but upon
the express condition that they shall
in the future faithfully obey the laws
of the United States, and not other
wise. Those who fail to avail them
selves of the clemcncy offered will be
vigorously prosecuted.
For the past year the final estimates
of the agricultural department give
crop productions as follows: Wheat,
5l5, $40, 0O) bushels, value S322, Ill, ,SSI;
corn, 1.G2S, 4G4. 600 bushels, value S6i2. :
Il5. $50: oats, &C., ,O35, 900 bushels, value
S2tg. 253,61l.
DURING the seven days ended on
the 9th the business failures in the
United States numbered $40, against
435 the previous week and 295 for the
corresponding time last year.
THE president has extended by an
amendment TO postal rule the classifi..
cation of the postal service SO as to in
clude all free delivery offices, of which
there are understood to be Col, under
civil service rules
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-01-14
Epitome Of the Week.
INTERESTING news COMPILATION:
FiFTY-SecOND CONGRESS.
Napnph SesSfnt


WEDNESDAY, Jan. AIN the senate
a joint resolution was reported pro
viding that the right of citizenship
shall not b, denied or abridged by the
United States or by any state on ne
count OF sex. The quarantine bill was
discussed. In the house a resolution
was introduced to stop the purchase of
silver bullion. The private pension bill
was discussed, and 4 bill was intro.
duced providing that the term of all
persons appointed to offices under the
United States shall be for four years,
whether under civil service or other
wise. and no person is to be eligible to
hold Office for more than eight years.
THURSDAY, Jan. 5.-Thc anti-option
bill was discussed in the senate SEN
ator Villas (Wis.) in his opposition
saying that the measure was unconsti-
tutionaL A bill providing that no per-
son shall be excused from testifying in
criminal cases on the ground that his
testimony might tend to criminate
himself was passed. In the house the
fortification appropriation bill Isl, 735, :
055) was passed, as were also several
private pension bills.
FRIDAY, Jan. 6-The session of the
senate was given up exclusively to
the discussion of the bill on the sub
feet of quarantine regulations and
its co-relativc measure, the bill to sus-
pend immigration for one year. After
argument the measure was ordered
printed. In the house the attendance
was small and private business ruled,
except the passing of the bill providing
for the muster and pay of certain ofli-
GERS and men of volunteer forces
About thirty private pension bills
we're also passed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-01-14
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

IN the old world and South America
the complete list of casualties, where
the loss of life was serious enough TO
be reported by telegraph, including
those vino perished by disease and bat
tie, was G57,2I7. as compared with 2T0.-
67s in 1891 and 90. ESQ in 1899.
II battle with the rcvolutionists
near the Texas border seventeen Mex
leans were slain.
IN Elberfcld, Germany, Elhorn &
Luszmann's great factory was de-
stroyed by fire, the loss being S150, 900.
By n mine explosion at Retchitza,
Russia, fifteen men were l.il!ef.
ORDERS have been given by the car
of Russia that relief works be started
in the distressed districts forthwith for
the benefit of those suffering from the
effects of the famine.
THE minister of the interior has or
dered all provincial authorities in Ger
many to arrest Mormon missionaries
wherever they are found and send
them to the nearest harbor on their
way to America.
UNDER certain secret influences ex-
erciscd in prison VI. Charles de Lesseps
and NJ. Marius Fontane, general secre-
tary of the Panama canal, have made
confessions duplicating prominent men
in the canal steal.
IN Liverpool thre, cotton warehouses
were burned with their contents, the
loss being S151,OOJ.
The Canadian government immigra
tion agent, 4 W. Webster, says that
fully 500 families have emigra:ed from
Sonth Dakota to the Canadian north
west during the past year
THIRTY steamers were wrecked in a
storm on the Black sea, including the
British steamer City of Manchester,
whose entire crew were drowned.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-01-14
THE EAST,

IT is proposed by Mayor Babbitt, of
Taunton, Mass, to promote temper
ance by fning every rumseller five
dollars for every conviction of drunk
enness.
| THERE were twelve more informa-
tions made against Homestead PA.
strikers for completely in the alleged
poisoning of non-union men.
CRAzED by Jealousy Louis Wagner
shot and killed Mrs. Fanny Spears,
aged 81, handsome divorced woman,
at her home in Boston and then sent a
bullet through his own brain.
AT the New York custom house the
total receipts during 1892 from duties
were S129, 55a, ,OO6, being Sc, 009, 375 more
than those of 1891.
The legislatures of New York, Penn
sylvania and Delaware convened on
the Sd.
EIGHT persons we've killed in an ac-
cident on the Baltimore & Ohio road at
Buena Vista, Pa, and two trains were
wrecked.
ALBERT HENLE's three children,
aged l, 8 and years, died at about
the same hour in Pittsburgh, Pa, of
measles.
FLAMES swept away block of frame
buildings in Brooklyn, n. Y, the loss
being 100000.
In Pittsburgh Andrew Passetti, an
Italian, was killed while rescuing two
children from in front of train.
THE attorney general of New York
says that Erie county must pay the ex-
penses of the national guard used dur
ing the switchmen's strike at Buffalo.
The amount is Slso,00
FOUR leaders of a gang of robbers
who have stolen merchandise valued at
over 100000 from freight cars were ar
rested in Buffalo. n. Y.
THREE business buildings in Pitts
burgh, Pa, were burned, causing a
loss of over S400,O 900.
IN Brooklyn, n. Y, the mayor,
auditors and aldermen nave been in
dicted for misappropriating funds.
AT Niagara falls cold weather formed
an immense ice bridge and Niagara
river below the whirlpool, clear to its
mouth at Youngstown, was frozen
over. a condition which had not existed
before in ten years.
, CARLO ALBERTO CAPPA, the we'll
known musician. bandmaster of the
Seventh regiment, died at his residence
in New York, aged SO years
FLAMES at Coney Island, n. Y, de-
stroyed hotel and other property, the
Total loss being 100000.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-01-14
MISSOURI STATE NEWS:
O'Neil-Joy Contest.

Ccngressman-electC Charles F. Joy has
filed IN answer in the contested election
case brought by Hon. John ]. ONeil in
the Eleventh district.
Mr.. o'Neil charges Mr.. Joy with AL manner
OF ffsuds and colspiraci,s in connection with
the erection, which Mr.. Joy denies seriatim- He
dsni.s emphatically that largo 'fun1 or SUM
Of money, to wit. 5000 or any other sum;
was raised by contributions, solicited or OBJ
tainsd from any persons, trusts, corpora
tions or industries in said city Of
st. Louis or elsewhere, VINO were in
terested in continuing or maintain
Ing the present system Of tariff taxation" was
contributed to bring about his election He
concludes, in the form Of a counter charge, by
alleging that IL all the votes cast for him and
legally rendered, but which were refused on
account Of Irregularities, errors, or striking
from the registration lists. were counted. that
be would have been elected by 2 90 o majority.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-01-14
LATER NEWS.

IN the senate, en- the Tth, certificates
IF election of presidential electors were
presented by the vice-president from
the states of Nebraska, Kansas. Mime
sofa, Missouri and Washington, and
we're placed on file. Consideration of
the quarantine bill was then resumed.
......In the house the entire day was
taken up in the consideration of the
District of Columbia appropriation bill,
which was not disposed OF.
THE Pennsylvania Railroad Co. has
openly declared war on all organized
labor There is no doubt of the roads
hostility to the different brotherhoods
to which the employees in different de-
partments have attached themselves.
It is said that there will be concerted
action of all the roads of the country in
this matter, as it is thought to be nee
essary to break up the labor organiza-
tions before the opening of the Worlds
fair, to prevent the tying up OF the
roads by strikes.
NJ. FoNTAINE has expressed an ear
nest desire to resume work on his His
tory Uniyerselle." in which he was in
terrupted by his arrest for completely
in the Panama frauds Several vo'-
umes of the history have already been
published. Should the author be SEN
tence to imprisonment, as result OF
the proceedings against him, he will
undoubtedly request permission to con-
tinue the work in prison.
CHARLES IL. NORTH, who but three
years ago was millionaire pork packer
in Somerville, Mass, and one of the
strongest bidders for the eastern trade
against Armour and others, of Chicago,
was confined in the East Cambridge
house of correction for two days, re-
Gently, for debt of s70S.
The returns issued by the London
board of trade show that during the
month of December the imports de-
creased a5, $50, 900 and the exports de-
creased e540,0 as compared with
those for the corresponding month of
1891.
THE government preparations to sup
upon any apprehension whatever of
royalist outbreak, but upon the at
tempts of the extreme socialists to
arouse an insurrection.
A NUMBER of the Worlds fair Colum-
bian souvenir coins, inclosed in a hand
some case, have been forwarded to Con-
sui Newell at Managua for presenta-
ton to President Sagassa and other
officials of Nicaragua
LIEUT.. ROBERT E. PEARY is actively
engaged in his preparations for his ex-
petition to the arctic regions in the
spring.