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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-19

APPLES-Ren Davis. S30Od32j Wine
Saps, 80 1Su400; Jonathans and Missouri
pippins, &00r425, common grades, S2.'5H
40.
BANANAS-S1 di6o per bunch.
CRANBERRIES-Cap Cod, 80 per bar.
rel S325 per crate.
GRAPES Malaga, s. 50G60o per .asl;.
COCOANUTS-A.2 per 100; 5000 per
1000.
-NTessina. SO 25G250
NUTS Brazil. lie per H., hherts, sicily.
&c: Naples ~ &c; walnuis, lie peanuts, 5is
G6c, almonds, Taragona, lie per III, l3c
per sack California almonds, l0c, new
pecaus 3i.N6c.
ORANG ES-Californi seedlings, $500
navcls. $L5O; MoXicans $3.50.
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No Christmas and New Years table
should be without q bottle OF Dr: sic
gert's Angostura Bitters, the world re-
oowned appetizer OF exquisite favor. Pc
ware Of counterfeits.
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Chicago. December IS. -Cattle--R Rainy
weather but there was agaln Disk
trade today. but the limited supply pre-
vented my marked weakness.
Choice cattle were selling better ana IN
some Instances prices were trlile higher,
but common aud medium grades showed
no IMPROVEMENT Common 10 cho CO
beeVes were shlabde at 3. lGQi lOi export
ers purchases nro only fair and they are
no longer taking the best offerings; inc
stocker and feeder trade was not better,
but butchers and Gamers stun sold active
~ at firm prices; COVE and helfers golns
largely at 1g0aa.l0. Mexican cattle sold
al 20 and Texas steers sold at 2.S9H2.3D
for grassers and $3.50 for fed lots.
Uogs-Fower hogs are coming Forward
and lard was fairly active at decline OF
X cents from yesterdays average price,
Common TO prime droves ut 5. i0ff3.sD, the
hulk going al 3.6ou3. IS and plenty Of good
10 choice pigs sold AT 2.e0d3.bD Eastern
shippers continued to buy sparlnRy, hui
the supply was well taken by local pack
gTs, - -, -. .,
late hut the sheep fleeces were so flll OF
water today that the sales were decidedly
slower than usual at a general decline of
II cents Sales were on basis OF LOG
Receipts; Cattle 1900; hogs 5000 sheen
I5.Ooe.
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IIAafBUI
IIAXRE.

Hamburg. December is.-QuIet ur
changed. Sales 1000.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.



Chicago, December ls-The markets as
a whole were inclined to be weak TO-DAY
I'm spite of the strength win which they
started out. War with England was ap-
parently not very seriously considered
and the general preponderanee Of bear
ish features forced May Wheat TO net
loss over yesterdays figures of ssHA.
oats lost an eighth.
Corn and provisions practically IN
changed. :,
teriay days close, but iinaiiy turned weak
and ost ba The ss eSy 9n% sssase was o the
president and the possible consequence
which may follow. The Liverpool cables
quoted an advance 81 "a there TIER .r nna
some covering by shorts and had n ten
dcncy to create strength. and for some
time there was good buying ana a hrn
spond. some of the big bears commence
10 sell shorts, and prices went on y ana
Corn was quiet and steady, the SORT
weather caused a slight development OF
strength early but much Of the improve
oats were strong at the start, but SOFA
off later The feeling was weak.
Provisions were IRREGULAR They one d,,i
finally closed Arm at about the same
prices as yesterday.
Cash quotations were as follows;
Wheat No. > spring 57,a No. spring
Corn--No. : q S-S, No. yellow %'eH
oata-No. l7qt7i4; No. ? white 1896
No white IiiaGlSi4.
Rye-No. 3}i.p3 90. go.
Barley No. 2 nominal; No. T o b an 3b'
No. o h 2I1i11.
Flax sced--No. | 93A6
Timothy sca1-prinie 3.50
Mess polk Per Dbl 7.STi.6sON.
l,ard-per 100 lbs b.214u530.
short rios sides--Lo 425Ui Is
Dry sailed shoulders Boxed 4isqiA,
Short clear sides Boxed S-sdf SIS
Whisky --Dlstllers' finished goods, per
gal 1.2Z. .,.,......,
Flour, bhls .......,.... l5,e0 SW
Corn. hu. ,.............. $4,000 10000
oats I'M ,..... $50 900 1876 0lO
ft,,e hi .... liOl0 500
Harley. bu. ............. 500 4l0o0
On The produce exchange today,
Butter-Aiarket firm, creamery lag25&;
dairy 2ln22. Cheese quiet and unchanged.
Eggs-Eirrn, 20l2m22
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advance. Closed barely steady W decline
to i4f advance. Sales $4,000 baga.
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ST. LOUIS.

st, Louis. December s.--cattle-Receiptl
400 shipments 800. Market dull. Native
EXPORT steers 4.50ff5.O0 fair to choic'
spring 3 75u4.5 80; coarse heavy s.fou3.1O
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sANTOs.

Santos December 1S-Quiet, good av-
ornEe Santos 5000 rcts per 10 ltllos. Rts-
cclpts ~ 600, stock $4,000 bags.
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on the produce exchange today
Butter-Markct firm, creamery lAp2oA;
dairy 2ln22 Cheese quiet and unchanged.
Eggs-Erm, 20i2m22.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27

ties. Nov all the sores. scahs and pain have
vanished and sm enjoying perfect health I
think Hoods sarsaparills Is second to none and
glsdly recommend Il 20 an suffering humanity"
II. l., CHEUvBONT, Leonard, Missouri
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27

ing @ wore . ........
per.
II give you, 90 s-ii t.. t....l
rroitza and Pcrc,ict "a .r.'a. h.J
with 800 poaslats L,ltnE.v, t..t.
very night, and never como ...'. &,
81. Petersburg. II voI s..lS. you
know how l can puui.h. Oa."
| left and never SAW ~. Petersburg
again while Pall ! lived and never
before told to living being what !
havo now told TO you. -Translated
From tho French Of Alexandra Du-
mas For Short Stories.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27
LaGrippe, Indigestion, SIeeplcss
ness, Etc.

Yes, indeed, l can say something
for the Electropoise. I haye poss
essed 1t only few months, but have
found it a great relief in Indigestion.
torpid liver, rheumatism, nervous.
ness, sleeplessness, effects of la grippe,
etc. / am Sc years old, and have
been sufferer long time, and found
little or no relief from medicine; but
the Poise has been entirely different.
The Poise has worked wonders with
me even in so short time; my health
is greatly improved, and feel like a
new man. am almost young sgain.
Can work now and not get exhausted
in few minutes. / owe it all to the
Electropoise. Have also used it in
my family, and found it all that you
represented it to be. My children all
know its value and call for it daily
for their many pains, cuts and bruises.
/ could not part with mine under any
circumstances.
L. B. HUBBARD,
Montgomery, KY.
Mr.. g. I. Hughes, of Sullivan,
like wise reports good results from the
treatment.
DUBOISE Il WEBB,
500 Fousth Ave. Louisville, Ky
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27
WOOL CARDING.

The old reliable carder is ready
IN doing the best of work; so bring
yolr wool and get it carded, for the
If pound toll or seven cents per
pound cash, and bring one pound Of
gr,' Sc for every eight pounds of
i; and l do feel truly thankful to
III, old patrons Cor all past tavors,
though these times fnd me as thank
FIJI rs ever before. All work guar.
81. oed. Respectfully,
s. j. M tchell,
Salem, Ky.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27

The l. W. Harper is the finest
whiskey on earth. Used in modera-
lion, is a sure specific for indigestion
for general debility, for insomnia, for
mental depression. 1t is as fragrant
~ ripe fruit and if used in modera-
lion it lengthens life, adds to our joys
aad drives dull care away.
The l. w. Harper whiskey is abso-
utely pure. 1t is prescribed by the
siIlest physicians of this country, and
b. degrees it is winning worldwide
reputation, Sold by
j. H. Orme 4 Bro,
Marion. XIV.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-27
FOURTH OF
7
EXCURSIONS.

Tickets will be sold on July 2nd,
3rd and 4th, good returning until
July 9TH, to all points on the o. V
r. r., at one fare for the round trip
Picnic's will be plentiful along the
line and no excuse for staying at
home.
I. G. Jameson, Agent.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

Must we appeal? What shall we appeal
to? Shall We appeal to that chamber of
our own creation-the mcst corrupt and
ccrruptible body Of ali the universe-the
select and common councils OF the city CT
Philadelphia?'
Vigorous description that, and the work
not of some anti-Philadelphian, but Of one
whose home has always been and still is
In the Quaker City. Lincoln L. Eyre, d
prominent Philadelphia lawyer, gave voice
to the questioning sentences quoted, and
he did it al meeting held in Philadelphia
for the purpose of protesting against the
shameless manner in which the corporations
run PhiladeIphia's municipal government. t.
The most conspicuous target was provided
by the trolley companies. There were
speeches by some of PhilaGelphia's best
citizens, and In every speech there was
emphatic protest against the lack of cor
sideratou for the public so openly dis
played by that extremely selfish orgauiza-
Eckirgton and Soldiers Home and Belt
railroads In this city-has been doing its
utmost for the past couple of years TO
duplicate In Washington the conditions
that moved and will continue to move the
residents Of Philadelphia to protest. After
free discussion Of the closely-related topics
likely to mako their appearance in such an
manding of the councils and the legisla-
ture the passage Of such laws as would re-
sYlt In more safety to Life and limb from
Evening star., 1895-06-05

A correspondent writes to complain of the
ineffective work Of the street sweepers.
In summer time there is no work that
this, for on its perfect accomplishment
may depend the health or life of citizens.
The authorities should be sure that every
specification of the contract for cleaning
the thoroughfares is carried out to the let
ter notwithstanding the very low rate at
which it was let. The cheapness of the
work should not be allowed to operate as
an excuse for inefficient performance. The
complaint now in hand asserts that spec
fed street was partly swept, and then left
in wretched condition. The inspectors
may have seen this fault and reported 1t
to the District offices, but so few cases are
on record that it is fair to presume that
the fault will not be noted or punished In
any official manner. The sprinklers are
used, unques.ionably, with too great econ
ony. There is as yet no water famine,
and there Is no excuse for permitting the
streets to be swept dry, thus raising dust
and choking the residents There Is dam
ger in street dust, and contagious diseases
are often communicated through that me-
dunn Every consideration Of health sug-
gests that this matter should be thorough
ly watched. and perhaps an inspection
force should be appointed to watch the
present inspectors and see that they 90
their duty. For this purpose observant citi-
zens who are not afraid to speak their
minds are reasonably effective.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

How much of permanent reform may
come as a result of the admittedly super
fetal Investigation which has been made
by a select committee of the New Jersey
state senate may not easily be estimated,
but in view Of the fact that the people OF
New Jersey generally are credited with
the possession of fair share of common
sense and little more than their share of
financial shrewdness, it is likely that public
corruption will be at minimum in Jersey
for some time to come. The investigating &
committee has only started out to seek the
truth, yet it has uncovered enough of fraud
to arouse indignation in the breasts Of
honest men everywhere. Much of the rob-
bing of the state appears to have been
done between the years 1889 and 1898, al
though there is testimony TO the effect that
the thieving was going right along up to
the time when the committee commenced
its laborS. The total sum stolen may not
now be guessed at, but the evidence on file
up to date would indicate that the loss will
lars. The form of government in the Dis
trict of Columbia is undoubtedly faulty in
some respects, but, weak as it may be here
and there, it is strong enough and safe
guarded enough to render 1t practically i'm
possible for even the most ingenious rascal
to take any, considerable sum OF public
money.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

The cruel and unusual punishment of
starvation which has been imposed for
many years upon unccnv:cted Police Court
PRISONERS has been partly abrugated, and
they now receive little food with which
to allay the pangs of hunger while trial CT
cases is being awaited. Speaking of this
long-delayed refornI-the absence of which
has been extremely dscreditable to the
city-A5sistant District Attorney Pugh
adds his protest to the other protests that
have been made against the conditions
which accompany confinement in the Police
Court cells. Mr.. Pugh does not hesitate to
refer to those cells IS foul cages. and he
asserts, what has often been asserted be-
fore, that they are entirely unfit for human
occupation. He would rather, he says, eat
his meals in an open-air hog-pen than in
the dungeons where Police Court prisoners
are kept often for seven, eight or niae
hours. Mans inhumanity to man has been
the text of countless discourses. and as
the results OF wholesome and persistent
agitation there have come many improve
ments for which the unfortunate ard
ordinarily fr.endless have surely been
grateful. II may be that the health Of
men and women who have been arrested
IS of little or no concern--although a con-
s4uti dDle percentage Ol lut G!IGSltu lui II
out to be innocent of the charges laid
against them-but their undesirab!Ety as
citizens may not properly be alleged as an
excuse for the criminal manner in which
they are treated. If one or two of the
members of Senate or House committee
on the District of Columbia could only be
persuaded to spend ore winters day III
one of the over-crowded, unventilated,
stench-laden cells, there would be, if Con-
gress was in session at the time, instant
appropriation and betterment: but horrible
as IS the state of affairs in those cells in
winter, the conditions are nevertheless
much more plaasant-:f 1t be possible to
use the word pleasant in that connection
than they during the red-hct days of
summer. There ere prisons in all lands,
but it is questionable whether there can
be fund in any civilized country such
cells as are occupied every weekday IN
the capital of the United States-tne gov
ernmental center of a nation which prides
itself upon its refined humanity.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

the traction companies. Il decreased speed
and doubling the number Of cars: vest!-
tu!es for tie protection of motormen in
winter and ten hours to constitute days
work; calling upon the court OF quarter
sessions to direct the attention Of the
grand jury to the present high rate Of
speed of the trolley cars; calling upon the
coroner to select well-known men Of IT.
tegrity to form a Jury to investigate re-
cent car accidents, and warning the Dis
trict Attorney that he was, perhaps, In
different in these cases; asking the mayor
to have the police instructed to Investigate
all accidents res ulting from street cars,
and the department of pubic safety to
combine these in a special report with a
view to ascertaining the best regulations re-
gardinS Tenders, speed, stops. &c; regulat-
ing the speed wher passing or nearin g
school houses; AMI that the best tenders
should be placed OF all cars, and that Ge-
c!sion as TO which is best should not be
left to the sole judgment of the companies"
A noteworthy fact in connection with The
anti-troley crusade which is now be;rg g
made in the City of Brotherly Love Is the
appearance as agit1tocs, of men who ex-
pressed Willingness to give the trolley a
chance and who were once rather inclined
10 the opinion that the trolley might not
be half es bad as some Of those who op-
posed it declared it to be.
Evening star., 1895-06-05
Summer Silks

AT SPECIAL PRICES-SOME REDUCED TO CLOSE.
No stock anywhere better. varied more
complete. We keep up the regular lines without
saying anything about them, and only mention spe-
cial things:
At 39c. per yard to cose-22 and 24-inch Printed
Ponsee and japanese SILK. Regular prices soc.
and CSC per yard.
At 6jc. per yard TO close-!Nl Printed China Silks
that have been Soc. and Sl.00 per yard.
At C5c. per yard to close-AH Printed Pekn Striped
Gros de Londres Former price 81 90 per yard.
AT soc. per yarl-27-inch White japanese Wash
silk. extra heavy. zoe. is special price
At sl.o0 and SIZE per, yard q and 24-inch Black
Wash SuIah all silk, fast color. Especially suit
Excellent values.
DIST floor. Under skylight
Evening star., 1895-06-05

For two centuries England has been
actively engaged in shipping to this lanl
of the free and asylum for the oppressed
considerable percentage of those unfor-
tunates who. being bodily end mentally
afflicted. We're necessarily charges upon the
public purse. Emigration of that sort was
encouraged indirectly by the government
and directly by organizations that We're
formed for the apparently philanthropi:al
purpose of assisting abroad those whose
conditions would probably be better in a
new country than they ever had been IN
the land OF their birth. Liberal contribu-
tion made by persons who imagined they
were doing great things for the emsrants
and equally material support by far
sighted men who desired to improve home
conditions, sent to these shores in a stream
of great volume and steady flow many
thousands of the lame, the malt and the
blind. Frequently, tco, there would come
weak-minGed specimens of debased and
unfortunate humanity who were sent here
that they might be cared for by relatives
who had preceded them. but who invari-
ably found their way into institutions pro-
v.ded for such as they, and were there
supported at the public expense. All this,
however, came to an end three years ago,
when the revised immigration laws put a
stop to the landing of all idiots and insane
persons and compelled the steamship com
panies to return such beings to the ports
where they first took them board. Now
the British authorities are much disturbed
because the continental governments of
Europe are engaged in systematically send
ing to England as many lunatics as they
can get rid of 1t seems to be the opinion
of all Great Britain that 1t is folly to per-
NIT such persons to set foot on British
soil. Discussing the problem-which may
be easily solved-the Humanitarian, a Lon
don magazine says: THE national burden
of lunacy is enormous. why should We add
to it by saddling ourselves with the luna
ties of Europe? To grant the right of
asylum to political refugees is one thing,
to provide an asylum for foreign pauper
lunatics is another. The only remedy is to
follow the example of other countries, and
refuse to admit all aliens who are likely
to become a public nuisance or pubic
burden" The remedy is rational and will
doubtless be applied in the near future.
The example We set in 1892 was a good
ore.
Evening star., 1895-06-05
Baby Carriages,

WHITNEY AND HEYWOOD. Not ten kinds. but
ifty-four. to select from; and when desired can
make n carriage to order combining the Ideas and
finish of several according to the taste of the pur-
chaser. Prices begin at $3.50 and up to $40. 90
With each carriage give free fine English
Wool Mat and patent brake. Three of the most
popular the following:
At $S.95 each-WhItney and Haywood Carriages,
rattan and antique oak finish. upholstered in
plush, coachmen's clothsror American dapask,
best novelty springs patent brake,
At $3.50 each-HeywooIs Solid Oak Carriages
upholstered in corduroy best springs, hand we'd
spoke wheels, patent brake.
At $500 each-Whitney and Haywood Carriages
rattan and antique oak upholstered In corduroy
coachmans cloth. plush leatherette best run
ming gear. satin poncee parasol.
Finest Satin Parasols, to brighten up the old car
9th floor. 10th st. bldg
Evening star., 1895-06-05
Girls Summer Clothing

THIN THINGS, MADE UP IN THE MOST AT
TRACTIvE GIRLS STYLES.
At $3.50 each-Percale Dresses, stripes and figures,
full ruf!le trimmed with embroidery, full skirt
with deep hem. Sizes to II years.
At 3.25 each-Percale Dresses, Eton effect trim
med with embroidery, full skirt, deep hem. Sizes
to II years.
At S2.75 each-Duck Blouse Suits broad sailor col
lar CT plain material. Sizes 10 IA years.
At $50 each-Lawn Dresses, neat patterns, rufies
shoulders finished with double rows of fcath-
er braid, large full sleeves. Sizes to IL years.
At 2.75 each-White India Linon Dresses tucked
yoke with broad rutfles shoulders, sleeves
edged with embroidery, full skirt with deep hem.
Sizes 4 to ii years.
At SOC, 75c. and $l.OO each-Percale Shirt Waists,
yoke back, very full sleeves deep cuffs. Sizes s
to 16 years.
I'D floor. .11th st. bldg }
Evening star., 1895-06-05
COnt;IHiOus.

Now, SIR" said the professor of medi-
cine, "you may tell me to what class of
n.aladies insomnia belongs"
"Why-er-'' replied the indolent youth,
its contagious disease"
Il never heard it SO described. Where did
you learn OF this?''
From experience. Whenever my neigh
boris dog can't sleep, I'm just as wakeful
as he is"
Evening star., 1895-06-05
His ippreE cnsiOns.

I'm really afraid" said the floor walker
in the dry goods store. that Mrs. Billy S
husband has lost his position"
what makes you think SOP
Yesterday was salary day, and Mrs.
BiIby hasn't been here yet"
Evening star., 1895-06-05

In the present state of discomfort the
readers of the newspapers are not espe-
cially concerned about the departures from,
this country for the summer so long as
they do not include the gold reserve.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

1t is now stated by science that indiges-
ton is caused by a microbe. This dis
covery makes the microbe responsible for
about every known Inconvenience except
ing the overhead trolley and the hard
times
Evening star., 1895-06-05
Obvious.

How'll 1 charge this bill for electric
Iightirg?" asked the new clerk.
The head bookkeeper looked at him con-
temptuously and answered: 10 current
expenses, Of course.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

The present vacancy in the cabinet and
the further possibilities in that line have
precipitated number of eminent politi-
clans into an embarrassing struggle 20
simultaneously hustle and look coy.
Evening star., 1895-06-05
An Indorsement.

'Is Bunkins as good as his word?" asked
one business man.
II guess he is,'' replied the other. His
word isn't good for anything"
Evening star., 1895-06-05
A Desirable Attachment.

Oh, June, We love you, one and all,
And yet the human heart
Would love you better If you came,
With ApriIs sprinhling cart.
Evening star., 1895-06-05
Finance.

II want free silver, since it's cheap"
Quoth she; "'twould be SO funny
If we could find there's such thing
AS bargain-counter money"
Evening star., 1895-06-05

The President might have gotten more
than even with his enemies in Congress
by calling an extra session for the hot
weather.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

Horses have accustomed themselves tc
1t and no longer take fright at the bicycle
costume But the men continue to be
SkittiSh.
Evening star., 1895-06-05
Interesting Mnthcna q tics.
Chicago Dispatch.

Unless we have made mistake In our
count the fatalities thus far reported by
the Spanish troops in Cuba number about
three times the total population Of the
island.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

A corner in camphor is reported. The
shrewdness Of capital is shown by the
fact that the blow falls just at the moth
fighting season.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

The manner in which the cordage trust
has backslid in the past occasions a good
deal of doubt as to it's present repentance
Evening star., 1895-06-05
SHOOTING STARS.

"De mercury in de fermometer," said un-
Gle Eben, "am jes like folks. Hit am
mighty unpleasant company when hit gifts
ter feelin' too big
Evening star., 1895-06-05

1t is protested that Corbett's infelcities
are genuine and not an attempt to apply
the alimony ad. to actor-pugilism.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

About fifteen men waited around the City
Post-office building today for the iron that
is now six weeks overdue.
Evening star., 1895-06-05

DR.. Parkhurst's journey to Europe may
cause Richard Croker to fear that he Is
being shadowed.