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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
THE BOURBON WHISKY OUTLOOK.
Eighty Million Gallons on Hand and
Hnrd Winter Coming On.

Eighty Million Gallons on Hand and
Hnrd Winter Coming On.
From the Louisville Courier Journal.
The aspect of the fine whisky market is
by no means CHEEKY. in spite of the fact
that stocks are being gradually reduced
by the consumptive demand. In the Cour-
ier-Jourral yesterday there were published
some statistics which indicated relief in
prevailing conditions, but nevertheless there
remains the ugly fact that consumption ap-
pears to have decreased and overproduc-
ton continues.
June 1 there were in bond nearly 75,OO0-
600 gallons of Bourbon whisky, and October
1 there were a little over 100000 gallons
In the hands of wholesalers. The amount
In bond has not been greatly lessened, and
1t Is fair to say that the entire stocks are
between 100000 and 100000 gallons.
The Withdrawals during October were L.
20OG5I gallons and the distillery produc-
ton 81 600 gallons. The most conservative
estimates are that the production for the
current year will be from %, 600, 900 to 25-
100000 gallons. The withdrawals indicate
a consumption of about 15.O00. 900 gallons
per annum, so that the end OF the fiscal
year Will probably find us with larger
stocks than ever.
That prices would be cut and demoraliza-
ton prevail are not surprising under the
circumstances. AS the demand for Bour-
bon has lessened that for spirits has in
creased, and while the jobbers are busy,
the distillers are made the victims of the
depreciation in prices that results. Here
tofore the holder of Bourbon whisky could
always make himself easy with the refec-
ton that every year added enough to the
value of his liquor to pay the carrying cost.
1t is not so when the demand is lessening
and the consumption of blends and
"qrIick-aging' goods Is increasing.
The dstiIlers lay the blame on the in
sod TO- n D6 Of fhnrp fho,t h
such good thing two years ago, and are
discussing plans to bring about legislation
that will relieve them of the situation. 1t
Is questionable that Congress will listen to
any more amendments in the laws, and
the evils SO complained of will have to be
left to cure themselves. Manufacturers
are unwilling to cease production, which
they argue would only go to increase the
value of the stocks they have already
sold. The jebbers would like nothing so
well as a general shutdown, but all efforts
to secure one have been unsuccessful. In
the meantime the spirits distilleries ought
to be making money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
THE LONG SWEET IN DIXIE.
Joys of the Sugar Cane Season Down
In Old Mississippi.

In Old Mississippi.
From the Philadelphia Times.
1t Is molasses-rnaking time in Mississippi
at once busy and festive period with the
farmers and their families. To one unused
to the art it is a sight Of some interest.
while to the initiated 1t seems to be the
GROWING glory of the years tolls and pleas
ures. OF course nothing is done on 50 ex-
tensive a scale as on the Louisiana sugar
plantations. Both the crop and utensils for
working it Up are less imposing, certainly,
but not less effective.
Early in the spring the cane is planted by
laying it in burrows. three or four stalks to-
gether, continuously, thus producing from
the eyes at the joints beautiful growth of
almost impenetrable thickness. but other
wise much resembling corn in height and
foliage. Very little work is required for Its
cultivation.
LaSe in the autumn, before frost, men may
be seen with grubbing hoes taking down
seed cane. In this case the stalks are not
stripped or topped, as when it is prepared
for the mill. but piled in head and cover
ed with earth to remain until spring. If 1t
Is not a severe winter the Stubble may be
counted upon to furnish fine crop the next
year. An acre of cane will easily produce
400 or more gallons of molasses. and with
less labor than any other crop, SO Of this
commodity there is always plenty, whatever
else may Lack or fail
From the time the joints begin to look
blue or striped, according to whether 1t is
the blue or ribbon variety. it is in active de-
mand as a sort Of sweet, or as apples are
further north. There are few late fruits
here except fox grapes and muscadines
those aids of chills and fever, SO the sugar
cane fills real want.
Children carry 1t to teacher in lieu of
fruits and flowers, and the girls popularity
may sometimes be reckoned by the number
of stalks she has stacked up in the corner
OF the piazza. Without actually witnessing it.
one can scarcely credit the dexterity with
which even small boys and girls armed with
dull barlows can peel the hard joints, while
grown man, arrived at counting age-not
always synonymous with years of maturi-
ty'-considers himself accomplished only
when he can. with a sharp knife, peel a six
foot stalk completely without cutting it or
breaking the strips of bark. Having ac-
quilted himself Of the performance he rests
assured Of the alteration of all young women
and very small boys.
1t IS quite wonderful what IN amount of
sweetness can be extracted from it after it
Is peeled, cut. and split into convenient
pieces. The art of chewing gracefully in
the society Of her best young man" is one
receiving much thought from the country
lass. while her manner of disposing of the
discarded .chews" is looked upon by bache-
lors and widowers Offering key to her
qualities for housewitery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
SLAVES INSURED IN LOTS.
Old-Time Way of Protection From
Loss In Human Property.

Old-Time Way of Protection From
Loss In Human Property.
From the New Orleans Picayune.
Recently the Picayune was shown by a
prominent insurance agent a life policy
which, in the light of the present methods
of insurance, Is curiosity in more ways
than one.
1t was sent here by a Memphis agent
headed Negro policy" numbered 1856, is
sued by the Phoenix Insurance Company Of
st. Louis, dated in that city the 10th of
March, 1851, and signed by John b. Cam
den, president, and w. H. Pritchartt, secre-
tary.
The premium paid was $3.50, and the
risk was for 5000 for three months from
noon of March I, 1851 to roon of June 4,
1851, on sixteen slaves, as follows:
Tom, Frank. Sophie. Eviline, Jordan,
Daniel Ann, Hester. Henry, Lew, Zelina,
Ellen, Nelson, Mary Charlotte and Ann in
favor of Bolton, Dickens & Company of
Memphis. Tenn. being at the rate of $500
the life Of each one who might die dur
ing the continuance of policy.
The restrictions in the document read
that the said slaves shall have only the
privilege of travelling in the usual convey
ances on land. rivers. lakes OF inland seas.
and of residing in any of the states or ter
ritories of this Union, or the British prov
trees of North America, north of so de-
grees north latitude and 20 degrees west
lcl gituds from Washington city. except
trat from the 18th of July to the 1st day
of November. in each and every year, it
shall not be lawful for the insured to visit
or reside south of "a degrees north lati-
tude, and 20 degrees west longitude from
Washington city, or enter into the military
or naval service whatever Uhe militia not
in actual service excepted, without such
permission previously obtained and Endorsed
on this policy. IN case they shall die in
COZ sequence of duel or by the hands of
justice. in the known violation of any
law Of this state or of the United States, or
OF the said provinces, or IL the said slaves
shall be engaged in any capacity on a
steamboat. raft or vessel of any descrip-
tion, without the permission of the said
company previously obtained and Endorsed
on this policy shall run away or be kid
naped then and in all such cases the said
&C mpany shall not be- liable for the pay
m5nt of the said sum insured or any part
thereof. and this policy, so far as relates
to such payment, shall be entirely void.
This policy shall be void if assigned with
out the consent of the company"
There was loss sustained under this
policy, as the following Endorsement will
show:
Received of the Phoenix Insurance Com
pany a9SOS In full, in payment of negro
girl, Charlotte. insured under this policy,
No. 1855, legs forty-seven days interest
BOLTON, DICKENS & CO.
MEMPHIS, May Il. 1851
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
FranticaIIy I Threw Myself Against
the Door.

myself against it. 1t yielded slightly. Once
more. with all the strength that comes at
the need of a desperate man. 1 put my
shoulder to it. The wood creaked-splinter-
ed-gave way. A breath of soft night air
struck my face. A step more, and, looking
up, saw that the stars were shining.
Go be continued on Tuesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
CHOOSING A BRIDE.
Gay Custom in Russia That Has It's
Merry and Sad Aspects.

Merry and Sad Aspects.
From Che New York Herald.
An ancient custom is yet maintained in
Russia at the Christmas season, in which
the festivities of the day are made to play
a permanent part in the lives Of those who
are chief in the frolicking.
Some person of Importance in the district
announces that the annual fete will be held
at his hot Sc. Thither, at the appointed
time. hasten the young men of the country
side; thither come no less eagerly, but wi tn
decorous hardness the maideDs Of the
place. There are dances and songs, games
and feasting, but all else Is but the prelude
to the great event, when chance Is made
the handmade of love. AT the arrival of the
proper hour the hostess gives signal, and
withdraws into an apartment, accompanied
by all the girls. The lasses are ranged up
on long beLches, where they pose, litter
ing phalanX of freshness and beauty, with
raught in their smiling affabi.ity to sug-
gest that a scratch on blooming cheek
might reveal the Tartar.
The hostess is supplied with long strips of
broadcloth. and with this she straightway
muffles each and every maiden. She twists
it deftly over and about the head until hair
and features are hCpelessly yelled; she
winds it about the neck, the shoulders, the
waist and on until the sprightly and lis
some figure of the girl is merged in the
rude outlines of pappoose.
This is the preparation. The action fol-
lows, when one by one, in an order deter
mined by lot, the young men of the party
enter the room. Each in turn approaches
the yelled row Of loneliness and examines
it. Eyes and ears are useless; touch is
everything. The puzzled sutton seeks to
penetrate the battling folds and locate the
personality of his idol. When at last he
has made his choice. he is privileged to re-
move the swaddling clothes and behold the
identity of his prize. Then is the consum-
mation-the moment of rapture or despair.
when soul answers soul in the love light of
the eyes, or when disappointment speaks in
the stif1ed sigh, or shows in the averted
eye.
1t is the law of custom that this twain
should become man and wife. If the GUS
tom IS broken heavy forfeit must be paid
by tine unwilling person. But 1t is rarely
that happiness fails in the result. Chance,
it is we'll known, is open to bride. And
the lovers who would fail to offer her
bribes would hardly deserve happiness. In
their whispers before the hour OF trial
amorous Conspiracies for the cheating of
i'll fortune are made, and the lover may de-
pend upon his ingenious iEamorata to con-
vey to him the concerted signal whereby
will be determined her identity and their
mutual happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
The Republican Goose.
ew York Mail and Express.

From the New York Mail and Express.
1t is one of the nearly forgotten records
of the mint that when the question came UP
in Cor gress Of providing a device for the
silver dollar an orator from the Palmetto
state stoutly opposed selecting the eagle.
THE eagle is the king of BIRDS" he de-
clared. and as We are opposed to kings of
all sorts / maintain that it would be neither
consistent nor safe to make of him an en-
hlem."
This reasoning provoked a retort from
New England. II suggest" said a plausi-
bic Yankee. that we adopt the goose as
the national bird. He Is tame, rational
republican fowl. Besides. for our dimes, we
could use the goslng."
The speech ELECTED challenge from the
offended tire-eater, which was promptly de-
clined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
Lafferty's
"Com Dlete Flour"

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white. Nutty fiavor-appe- J
( thing.
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I iii the elements that nourish I
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K ,ityins is merits The THEORY IS sas.
tained ty ACTUAL FACTS. lot OF
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30

From the Boston Globe
A Charlestown naval officer tells the fol-
Lowing story of old fellow who was
Familiarity called general.
He was in company one evening, when a
hero worshiping young girl asked:
How did you get your title of general?'
Il cut my way into it, was the proud
reply.
"Oh, how beautiful! On the field?'
NO; in Bill Virgins hotel. There were
OILY two men In our town in Kentucky that
had ever been in the army at all, so We
cut the cards to see which should be gen.
eral and which colonel l won."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30

(COnC1Hucu SaCGfday SCdf.1
SYNOPSIS.
The junior member of a private firm OF
detectives in New York becomes interested
in a deserted house, opposite which he hap
pens to take a room. While watching 1t
during conyalescenee from Illness. the
blinds of one of the windows are opened
suddenly, disclosing. the figure of small
man, who waves his hand and disappears.
Three days later the detective receives a
mysterious letter, appointing ali hour to
call He looks across at the deserted house,
shading his eyes With the letter. The figure
reappears and repeats its signal. That
evening the detective arms himself, pushes
open the iron gate of the deserted house and
enters,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30

but feeble flicker. The men were rushing
headlong down the stairs, and nsadam's voice
rang out distinctly.
mo struggle" she cried. LET there be
no noise. Stun him and bind him. The po-
lice will be upon u.s.
Ny fingers touched the door. It was fas-
tened like the other. Frantically 1 threw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
A Tall Family,

From the Richmond Dispatch.
Mr.. John w. Williams of Chase City is 9
feet 81 inches high, forty-five years old
and weighs 1915 pounds. He had six broth
ers; four are now living, and none of them
less than 6 feet inches. His uncle, Pat
terson Jennings, was feet. On his mater
nal side all are very tall people.
The record-union., 1895-09-23

POULTRY-Turkeys- Hens and Cob
bers l 14c p b; dressed. 16c. Chickens-Hens.
soc each, Sc 80 p dozen; BOOSTERS, 5oc each,
So so q dozen; Broilers, soc each, 50 q doz;
Tame Ducks. Zoe each, 81 so p dozen; Geese,
So so p pair.
EGGS-California. SOC y dozen; Eastern,
25c.
POTATOES-Rivers, 1c 2 u; Salinas. 1 nc
p b: Sweets, 114c a d.
NEGETA ABLES-Onions, &c q b; Bunch
Vegetables 1214c; Garlic, &c p %; Green Peas,
&c p d; Alameda Peas, ms for 15c; Cucum-
bers &c q dozen; String Beans, &c q d; sum-
mer Squash, &c; Wax Beans, Sc; Shell Beans,
&C = D.; Lettuce 3 for &c; Bay Lettuce, for
10c; Corn, 25c q dozen; Egg Plant, &c y d;
Yellow Squash, SC p II; Okra 10c p ID; Toma-
toes &c p 10; Lima Beans, &C p fb; Green Pep
pers, Sc q ID.
MEATS-Beef-P Prime Rib Roast 1910 &c;
Loin Steak, 12%@15c; Rump Steak, 10c:
Chuck Roast. 10c; hump, sc; Brlsket, sc;
Chuck Steak. 10c. Veal-Loin and Rib Chops,
15c; Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-Leg, IL q
1870; Loin and Rib Chops. 123ac: Mutton
Stew, SC; Shoulder Chops, SC. Pork-Roast an q
Chops, 15c; Corned Pork, 15c; Sausage, 1919:
Vienna Sausage, 15c; Bacon, 14@15c; Ham,
10000.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay. 55c p cwt;
Wheat, soc; second quality, soc; Alfalfa,
new, first cutting. SOC; third cutting, 55c:.
Whole Barley, zoe; Ground Barley, Soc; Feed
Oats, 81 1901 80; Middlings, 75c; Bran.
65c; Straw, csc.
The record-union., 1895-09-23
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Close Of Quiet week IN Local Pro-
duce Circles.
SACRAMENTO, Sept, 22d

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 22d.
Last evening closed a very quiet week in
local produce circles. Yesterday was fair
day, but the preceding ones were quite dun.
The markets are well supplied with most all
lines OF produce, ana prices show but little
change.
Following ARE the retail prices for the vari-
Gus articles mentioned:
FRUIi-Bananas, zoe 81 dozen; Lines I0c
2 dozen: Lemons, 25&40c; Valencia Oranges,
SOC y dozen; Apples SC; Pears, Be- Peaches,
&c; Plums, &c; l'runes, Sc: Strawberries. z IDS
for 15c: Cantaloupes, 5@1oc: Watermelons
5@20c; GTaDes &c.
DAIRY PRODUCER -Butter-Valley. q roll.
soc; Dairy, Soc; Fancy Pelaluma. soc: Fancy
Creamery, 65c; California Cheese. l5c Young
America, 1212c; Eastern Creamery, zoe; Linn
burger, 20c, genuine Swiss, SOC: American
25c; Martins Cream, 15c; Neuichatel loc
each.
The record-union., 1895-09-23

The Board reserves the right or rejecting
any or al bids
Payments TO be made monthly in cash
when there IS money in the treasury for such
payments. ana when there is no money in the
treasury, payments 10 be made out of the first
money IN the treasury applicable for that
purpose.
BIDS 10 be addressed to j. II. MANNON.
Secretary or the Board OF Directors OF tho
MendoCino Asylum, at Ukiah, and Endorsed
on the envelope, Proposals for furnishing
supplies"
Samples Of articles showing the character
ana quality thereof required, except such as
are perishaole, may be seen at the storeroom
OF the asylum.
The attention of bidders is called to the fol-
lowing section from the Political CODE OF the
Stnte;
Section 1885. NO supplies OF any kind or
character for the benefit or the state, or to he
pad by any moneys appropriated, or 10 be
appropriated, by the State manufactured or
OF in part the product of Mongolan labor,
shall be purchased by the officials tor this
state having control of any public instltu-
tion under the control Of the State, or OF any
county, city and county, city or town
thereof"
IN order to preserve uniformity and facili-
tate the award IL has been resolved TO re-
ceive no bids unless made upon blank forms
furnished by the Secretary.
Parties will please carry out the sum total
for each article and add up the same, so that
the gross amount may be seen at q glance;
otherwise bids viii not he considered.
BY order of the Board OF Directors OF the
Mendocino Asylum at Ukiah.
Dated September 6, 1895,
j. NJ. MANNON.
Secretary Of the Board of Directors OF the
MendOcinO Asylum.
The record-union., 1895-09-23
The Emoluments of an Executloner,

The Emoluments of an Executioner.
NJ. Deibler's name having been a good
deal before the Partisan public lately,
says the London Lancet, in connection
with a case he lost in the law courts, ad-
vantage has been taken of the circum-
stance by the crotcheteers, who are ever
ready TO seize upon any excuse, however
himsy, in order TO call attention to their
pet conceits. The partisans of economy
at all COSTS" for instance, maintain that
the gruesome officials emoluments ara
far too high, and demand a reduction OF
at least one-half; while the opponent, Of
capital punishment would carry out a
still more fundamental retrenchment by
abolishing the post altogether. with
out seeking to advocate or contest the
opinions OF one side rather than the
other," says LIE Pr0greS Medical, to
whom we are indebted for the above in
formation, ''it seems to us that the sub
joined record extracted from the archives
of old Paris possesses sufficient interest
TO warrant its publication. Our readers
VIII see from 1t what terrible thing the
capital penalty was in former days and
at the same time learn that the gentlemen
who acted as eXecutioners, with their as
sistants and torturers, did not labor for
glory alone"
The record-union., 1895-09-23
caIifornla Fruit SaIes.

NEW YORK, sept 21.-The Earl Fruit Com
pany sold California fruit at open auction
Today West Shore dock, realizing the fol-
lowing prices: Pears Bartlett, - 25@2 10;
haIi-boxes, 81 90. Grapes-Iokay, S1@1 90;
Muscat, S5c9s1 90; Rose de Peru, zoe;
Malaga. 81 10. Peaehes-Salway, 15G6oci
Fcquetts, 10c.
NEW York, Sept. 21.-The Porter Brothers
Company sold to-day at open auction West
Shore dock: Grapes-Crates Iokay, 50 20;
hali-cra. .es Tokay, S1@l 10; hali-crates
Morocco, 75c Peaches -Salway, SOcGS1 10;
Picquett's Iates. 100000. Pears-Halfboxes
Keller 81 10.
Boston. sept. 21. - The Porter Brothers
Company sold to-day at open auction:
Grapes-Halfcrate Tokay, 81 12JzG1 371a.
Peaches-salway, 97Lsc@SI 20; ClIugs, 62c@
S1 o5; George Lates, o718GSOc.
The record-union., 1895-09-23

Groceries,
Coffee. Tea ana Spicss,
Flour, Feed and Meal,
Soap, Lye and Soda,
Canned Fruit, etc..
Brooms and brushes,
Chewing Tobacco.
Smoking Tobacco and PipeSs
Hams, Bacon and Lard,
Butter,
Fresh Fish,
Fresh Beef, Mutton a2d VsAIs
Eggs,
Potatoes.
OILS and Paints,
Laundry Supplies,
Clothing,
Dry Goods.
The record-union., 1895-09-23
ASYLUM SUPPLIES.

wide.
100 yards elastic. garter, white.
20 yards table linen, bleached, 20 inches
wide.
. doZeu darning cotton, white and black
) dozen linen thread Barbour's, Nos 40
and 60. white and black
dozen ounches dress stays horn
dozen punches shOestrinEs
! dozen papers machine needles assorted.
90 yards sheeting, 6-4 Dleached.
The above named articles are all TO be of the
best qualities, subject 10 the approval of the
medical superintendent, and 10 be delivered
at the asylum 8t such times and in such guam
titles as he may desire. And il is expressly
understood that II q greater or less quantity
OF any article than above mentioned shall be
required by the medical superintendent the
same shall be furnished by the contractor at
the contract price.
The contracts viii be awarded the lowest
responsible bidder, and no bid VIII he received
or considered unless accompanied by q certi-
fed check IN an amount equal TO 10 per cent.
OF the bid or bids presented. which amount
shall be forfeited to the people OF the State of
California 81 settled fixed and liquidated
damages IN case the bidder 10 whom the
award OF contract is made shall fail or refuse
10 enter into such contract and furnish such
bonds for the faithful performance OF the
same as a Board OF Directors may require
within five days after such award. Separate
blGs VIII DO received for