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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
THE ROMANCE or THE TELEGRAPH.
soms d tho Odd Dinlcultscs Of Operating
. liz, rbyouvI, OueoP CouutrieN.

Some j tho Odd D,meulsss. Of Operating
Inc Through Queer Countries
A Qdod deal Of romance hovers around
the mdans by which the worlds news il
aatherkd. The A,eed and accuracy with
which telegraph messages are trans
mitted| between the uttermost parts OF
the earth Ia marvellous when the condi-
tions Under which they are sometimes
transmitted are considered.
The Indo- European telegraph line
offers good illustration. II runs from
London to Lowestoft on the east coast
Of England. Il then dips under the sea
10 Emden, on the German coast, whence
It pass&s through Germany to the Rus
sian frbntier. From this point the wire
passes by way Of Warsaw. Rowno, Odes-
sa, the Caucasus. and Tifiis to Persia, and
by Tauris to Teheran, the capital Of the
shah's lqueer domain. There it Joins
the Indian government line which runs
from the Persian capital to Bushire on
the Persian gulf. Thence the wires run
through Baluchistan, and complete the
route by connecting ut Karachi. in
northern India. The operation OF this
immenle stretch Of line, passing through
countrifs of such varying climates and
general characteristics, is obviously one
Of much difficulty. On the snow
swept Iteppes Of Russia the wires are
sometime snapped like thread by the
rapid fight Of flocks Of wild geese. The
poles abe cut down and made into fire.
wood bE the nomad tribes Of the eau
casian districts. and the cunning inn
Keepers Of Georgia seek to boom their
post hoJse trade by deliberately creating
faults ih the wires. In certain parts OF
the mountainous regions Of Asia the
maintenance Of the solitary line involves
no littll personal risk and hardship to
the stab hands Communication Is
often cut of by avalanches in the noun
tain dis ric,s, and tho work Of repairing
after snowfall Of five or six feet Is
no light matter.
THESE mountain stations are provi-
stoned With several mouths supplies be-
fore tho winter sets in, rs the staff will
be in tohch with the rest Of the world
by the wire only until the spring
weather opens ont the passes. In these
supplies arc always included liberal
ALLOWANCE Of books and games where
with to relieve the monotony OF the
| tedious winter exile.-New York sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
TIE WHITE BIRCH.


"why not call trees people-sInce, II
you come to live among them year after
year, you will learn to know many Of
them personally, and an attachment will
grow up between you aud them individ-
ually." So writes that Doctor Amabilis
Of woodcraft, w. c. Prime, 10 his book,
Among the Northern Hills, and straight
way launches forth into eulogy Of the
hite birch. Aud truly Ii Is an admir-
sble, lovable and comfortable tree, beau
tiful to look upon and full OF various
uses. Its wood Is strong to make paddles
and axe-handles, and glorious to burn,
blazing up Mt fret With fishing flame,
ard then holding the fire in its glowing
heart al through the night. Its bark is
the most serviceable of all products of
the wilderness. In Russia, they say, 1t Is
used In tanning and gives its subtle, sac
erdotai fragrance 10 Russia leather. But
here, In the woods, 1t serves more print.
tive ends. 1t can be peeled of In huge
roll from some giant tree and fashioned
into a swift canoe TO carry man over the
alters. 1t can be cut into square sheets
to roof bis shanty In the forest. It Is
the paper on which he writes his WOOD
land dispatches, and the flexible material
which he bends into drinking-cups Of sill
yer lined with gold. A thin strip Of IL
wrapped around the end OF candle and
fastened Ia cleft stick makes practi-
cable chandelier. A basket for berries, a
horn IL call the lovelorn moose through
the autumnal woods, canvas on which
| TO draw the outline of gr ut and memo
raLle h,h-all these aud many other in
disptn,ab'e luxuiies are stored up for
the shi!ful woodsman In birch bark.
Only do not rob or mar the tree unless
YOU really lie d what IL has to give you.
LIT 1t stand and grow in virgin m jesty,
ungirdled and unscatrcd, while the trunk
becomes firm pillar OF the forest tenn
pie, and the branches spread abroad u
refuge OF bright green leaves for the birds
OF the air. Nature never made more
excellent piece of handiwork. And II, y
said my lady Grcygown, III should ever
become dryad, would choose to be
transformed into white birch. And
then, when the days of my life were num-
bered, and the sap had ceased to flow, and
the last leaf had fallen, aud the dry bark
hung around me In ragged curls and
stresmers, some wandering hunter would
come in the wintry night and touch a
lighted coal to my body, and my spiri,
would fash up in fiery chariot into the
sky."-flarper's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
IMPORTANT FACTS.

II you have dull and heavy pain across
the forehead and about the eyes; II the
nostrils are frequently stopped up and
followed by dlsagreeable discharge; II
soreness 10 the nose and bleeding from
the nostrils Il often experienced; II you
are very sensitive to cold In the head &C
companied with headache; then you
may be sure you have cstarrh; and
should Immediately resort 10 Elys
Cream Balm for . cure. The remedy
will give instant relief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
STATEOF MAINE.
nNFllKD. $

The undersigned, having been appointed 10y
th.- llOnOra bic Judge of PIObste for the County
Of oxford on the third Tuesday of September
4 u lsq5 commissioners tn receive and eN-
anime the claims of ere'sitors against the e>tate
OF Herman ID. Wilson. late of Woodstock, Ia -ai,i
County. decease-'. represented insolvent, hereby
give notice that six months from date Of said ap-
pointment are allowed to said creditor, In which
To present and prove their claims AMI that they
viii lie In session at the following places and
times for the purpose of ~. Giving the same viz
at the Office of I. W Andrews n sons, In Wool.
stock on Saturday. November 2nd. AMI nc the
store Of L. Howard Lane In West Paris Village,
on SATURDAY. November IS. \. ID. iSssS.
CHARLES B. BENSON. Commits
Oh LANE, sioners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
7HElag5ASs
%S-1A~~N.


When Tom and John were returning
from school, they saw maa lying pros
lratc beside the road. They at first Thought
ne was dead, but soon found he WAS only
Unconscious. They brought water In their
dinner pals with which to battle his face
and hands, and at length they were reliev-
ed TO see him slowly open his eyes. Poor
MANI said Tom. "No doubt he was
thrown from carriage" Just then they
heard him LONE" something and listened
inten,ly TO hear what he was saying. I'M
aeine their disgust when they heard him
say Two" "Oh, you scamp. they cried,
there we have been plying you. and now
we know the cause Of your illness Yet
after all, your case is more pitiful than II
you had broken your bones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
Key to the Puxxler.


No. 620.-Numcrical Enigma: Poverty
Graves many things, but avarico more. y
No.62l. Crossword Enigma: Michigan.
No. 622. -Charade: Hildubrand.
No. 2S.-Conundrums: l. Because he
has a long bill. 2 They both come at the
beginning of day.
No. i.-lllustra,cd Diagonal: /.
Ounce. 2 Camel. 3. Candy. !. Sloth.
s. Mouse Diagonal: Dante.
No. 625.-Popular Names of Cities: /.
Edinburgh of Amcrica-Albany. =. The
Twin City-Alleghany. Gate City OF
the South-Atlanta I. Monumental City
Baltimore 3. Lumber City-Bangor.
G. Modern Athcns-Boston. Z City OF
misunderstanding s Queen City oil
the Buffalo @ Insurance City
Hartford 10 Queen of th- wrst--tin-
cinnati
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
A GREAT GERMANS PRESC RIP
TiON

Diseased blood, constipation, aud kid
new. liver aud bowel troubles are cured
by Ksrl's Clover Root Tea. Sold by +.
A. Snurtleff. South Paris.
CAN BE CURED
by the use OF Shiloh's Cure. This great
cough cure IL the only known remedy
for that terrible disease. Sold by +. A.
Shurtl, II, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
No. ssi.-RIbiIeai Anagr.m..

l. Harm pie 2. Auntie Mira L. De-
light 3. 10, harp 4. John divert
Arer. 5. Hear boom. g. Mister ibesh II.
Schai :. Sha means. S. Hugh Pracd
hath Jest. y Chinec barns. 10. NATL
brine buds IL. Jak Dazo. i2- o Angel
lea Leaf, Is. Man Is a rnt. Ii. Suza Raj.
IS. Both Jet hatpins. 10, All, Jim Rec.
II. II is penal pout. Is c. then whittier
food 10. Sion Muse. go / 50; John +.
Dothan's foes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
No. sao.-nellIgcrcnt Letter..

NO. 01U. bttil@ tEths A''sN~
Tween y and y tn row began
TIL both were done a s1mher tan.
A. ~ prorrvssci tween G and i.
A molly mob came up 20 So
Proceeding then tween q and l.
n ,n1,-i ~ an cvriC yen.
To G. r,i y. ly parting them,
u LrunsLt q ehstcrtng diadcm.
b. Joining ID and y in STRIFE
Il Threatened oncc g. qacnch out lie.
Bet when ~ canlc 9 r and y
4 s-Iwl W,as all resulted then.
Twas utter war tween ; and NJ.
A counties, legion greeting thern.
Tween d AMI ! IT, fiery count
Produced "A mite like 4Ksop's mount.
When 10 broke ont tween ; and ID,
They both collapsed upon the lea;
Then winding NJ tween A and ID,
To them the trophy We decree.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

Ny primals and my finals each name n
famous musician.
Crosswords: /. soft and ripe. 9. \
character in Shakespeare play OF
Twelfth Night" 3. Something that has
short turns or angles. 1. One Of fabu'
lous race ot female warriors in Scythia. D.
A gorge. 6. Extreme fear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
A BABY,s LIFE SAVED.

"My baby had Group and was saved
by Shiloh's Cure" writes Mrs. j. B..
Martin of Huntsville, Ala. Sold by +.
A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
PILLS Do NOT CURE.

Pills do not cure Constipation. They
only aggravate. karl's Clover Root
Tea gives perfect regularity Of tn
bowels.-SOld by F. A. Shurtlef, South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
TIE Awyee AND WITNESS.


Lawyer-Now, Mr.. Costello, will you
have the goodness to answer me, direct
ly aud categoricaily, few plain cues
tinnss
witness-Certainly, sir.
Now. Mr.. Costello, is there female ri
present living with you who Il know n In
the neighbothood as Mrs. Costello?
There L..
Il she under your protection?
She IA.
Now, on your oath, do you maintain
her:
do.
Have YOU ever been married TO her:
have not.
(IIerc several jurors scowled gloomily
AT Mr.. Costello)
That is all, Mr.. Costello; you may
go down.
Opposing counsel-Stop one moment.
Mr.. Costello. Is the female In question
your grandmother:
She is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

Nelson-''Well, I'm the luckiest chap
In the world. "Stanley-"How sor'
Nelson-s'It appears that Madge broke
with me about the same time she did
with Jack Bowles, and now she has sent
me hack his presents instead Of nv own"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
SHANIY-BOAT PEOPLE OF THE
WESTERN RIVERS.

Shanty-boatiug Is not necessarily in
born; individuals may drop into and out
OF IL, as with other experiences. A work
man In ariver-bank factory buys or builds
a shanty-boat because IL IL cheaper than
pay ing rent; then, losing his job, he
slips away on the current, seeking work,
aud almost insensibly sinks into the hui
man di III, until perhaps an equally fortu-
itous event casts him ashore again; but
more often, like the Romany, he has the
instinct in his blood, and the shanty-boat
people spend their lives moving at ran
dom ana by impulse, now driving along
lashed 10 tow pushed by some great
snorting steamer, now floating on the
current with square Of old sacking for
n sail or pair Of sweeps to propel aud
guide, now bcached by the falling river,
and left hidden far up In the cotton
woods, like sleeping amphibians on the
shore.
For they are not always on the move :
while essentially and necessarily In the
main a company Of rovers, many, like
the birds, migrate, IL at all, only at GER
tain seasons. The fsvorite time Is the
late winter, when the ice has disappear
cd and the highest foods are over, but
the waters are still well up on the banks.
Then the boatman buys or begs friend
~ tow up stream, or drops down with
the current, until, having found land
ing to his taste, he pulls well up to the
bank, blocks up under the outer gun
mel" TO keep his craft level rs the water
falls, and grounds OUT contentedly for
shore residence OF months or even
wears.
His boat thus becomes not so much a
means Of navigation rs dwelling adapt
cd To the peculiar conditions Of his en-
yironment. As his abode Is more
fixed, lac generally becomes better citi-
zeu and more substantial one, and with
Increasing means he surrounds himself
by notilla where his handwriting
brother would add rooms or sheds 10 his
building chicken-coop boats, WOO !-shed
boats, clubhouse boats, gather around
the main craft, are moored 10 it when
the river rises, and float away with II
Ia the migrations.-iiarper's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

Guide-"Through this telescope you
can see Venus in all her beauty Mrs.
Newlywed-''Surely, Harry, YOU won't
look"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

The retort courteous. Uncle. "Iou
only v rite me once every month, when
YOU want money" Nephew "a student).
II beg your pardon, unclei last month
had TO write twice"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
No. see.-Rhymed Numerical.

Why Should one maid have more complete
For sxAins than Others Just as swcctf
The answer shall 10. p,
Set down, for wisest disagree.
some s a :. some subtle grace
May give the maiden foremost place.
A glance. a certain turn Of head
For by such things - "total" fed.
Some trick which none can analyze
MAY lUrk IN manner voice or eyes.
Some =, I. /. : may
Lad charm that no one can cainsay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
Try. Try AGAIN.

Washing oilcloths In buttermilk.
For iron-rust, lemon juice and salt.
To keep lemons, packing them In dry
sand.
To kill cockroaches, borax sprinkled
about the room.
To wash windows, a tablespoonful Of
ammonia In pail Of water.
Cleaning decanters with birdshot shak-
en- about IN the bottle with warm water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

sim afraid he will find it difficult to
get along Wild Maud. She Is never sat
isfled unless she Is picking flaws In
somebody" "well, she ought not to be
disappointed in him"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

When serious man jokes his effort l.
quickly appreciated, but a funny man
has to tight before people will believe
anything he says.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

A pse-ous man-Thc baker.
An old inhabitant-Them moth.
Garden truck-A wheelbarrow.
A hamper Of work-A workhasket.
Rapid courtship-The electric spark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

BloLb-What nonsense 1t is for news
papers 10 their account OF weddings I"
describe the bride being led TO the altar
Slobbs-Ilow so? Blobbs-well, most
girls find their way there in the dark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

Every~ here we go we find some one
who has been cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. 1t is the greatest curative agent.
II Is the one great blood purifier and
nerve tonic
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

Customerz'What Is that unearthly
bowling overheadw Clerk (smiling)-
"There is painless dentistry establish
ment upstairs, sir"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
ARE YOU MADE

miserable by Indigestion, CONSTIPATION,
Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite, Yellow
Skin? Shiloh's vitalizer is a positive
cure. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff, South
P.ris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

Hoods Pills for the liver and bowels,
act easily yet promptly and effectively.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
FOR SALE.

Three Large Work Horses
One Pair Oxen.
Three Cows
White Face Calves.
Chester and Yorkshire Pigs.
OK Cart anil Hay Rack.
VIII be sold cheap.
Nc. ELDER,
No. 4 Hi. South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

From the words rcprsented by the above
objects make other words the initials OF
which, when placed In the proper order,
will give the name Of some heavenly
bodies
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her CastoriA
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
when she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria-
When she bad Children, she gave them Castoria.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
CApTAIN swEENY. U. s. A..

SIN Diego, Cal. says: "Shil0h's Catarrh
Il, msdy j. the first medicine have ever
found That would do me any good.
Price 80. Sold by +. A. Shurtlef,
Svuth Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
Lawyers WI Mako Their Own wills.


Many celebrated men have neglected
to settle theii affairs. Ben Jonson, Dry
den and Sir Isaac Newton all died in.
testate, Bacon insolvent, and the cpl
gram on But ler's monument in the alb
hey sufficiently explains why he and
many others like him never made a
will:
Tho poets fatb Is here In emblem shown:
he asks for biead and he receives stone.
evils, S, id Lord Coke, "and the
construction Of them do more perplex
q man than ,Iny other, and to make q
certain CONSTRUCTION Of them exceedeth
jurisprudentir|m artem." An old prov
erb says that t|very man is either fool
or q physician at 40. Sir q. Halford
happening one day to quote the saying
to circle Of friends. Canning humor-
ously inquired "Sir Henry, mayn't he
be both!" At ihy rate experience teaches
that lawyers who draw their own wills
sometimes mike great mistakes. Sir
Samuel Romilly's will was improperly
worded, Chief Baron Thompson's will
became the subject Of chancery proceed
ings, while tile will Of Bradley, the
eminent convtEancer, was actually ret
aside by Lord churlow. Temple Bas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 tho hdi.
IL solicited. Address; Editor HOnENAKxRs'
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat. Paris. Maine.
RICE.
BOILED RICE.

Pour cupful of rice into quart OF
water, which should be at or near the
boiling point, and add half-tablespoon-
full Of salt. Ten minutes later stir gen.
thy with fork or spoon, then leave I'M
disturbed till 1t has boiled for an hour.
Drain of what water remains, and allow
the vessel to stand uncovered while the
rice dries. Occasionally cover the dish
and shake the contents energerically up
and down. Turn lightly into warm
earthen dish, when IL Is ready TO serve.
and will be found very attractive, all the
kernels being whole and distinct. Dress
with butter, sugar, cream or milk TO
taste, singly or in combination.
Rice as thus prepared forms the basis
Of most other preparations, and the
above directions will give the best re
suits where IL is required to use boiled
ice as the basis Of any concoction. OF
course the grain may be cooked In n
saucepan, and In less time, but more
constant attendance Is required, and the
resulting product will be- by 10 means
so attractive in appearance or so perfect
in flavor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
ADMIxIsrRAToR.s SALE.

The following Real Estate belonging To the
estate OF David " True, late OF south Paris.
The Penley Farm, so called. situated three
niles from South Paris Villsge, 10 acres more
OF less and cuts 50 20 e0tons OF hay. The build
ings are In good condition. The farm l. well
supplied with tools ansi farm machinery which
will be sold with the place II desired. This farm
l. In first class condition and will he sold at
bargain.
ALSO. 50 acres Of land known as the Moody
Lot"
Also, IS acres OF land known a. the -. Clark
Lot" All situated IN the Town OF Paris.
Apply 10 SAML. a TRUE. Admr.,
~ Commercial St
Portland. Me
Or, Hon G. A. Wilson. so. Paris Nc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
NERVES on EDGE.

Was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross. Karl's Glover Root Tes made me
we'll and hsppy.-MRs K. b. woRpEN.
Sold BY +. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
THE BEST COUGH CURE

il Shi,oh's Cure. A neglected cough il
dangerous. Stop ii ut once with Shiloh's
Cure. Sold by +. A. ShurtlcG, South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
GRAND OPENING
and Summer
Clothing !
Hats. Caps and Furnishings.

Our Stock of Spring Goods is
now Complete. We are offering
some Of the greatest Bargains ever
,hown in Norway, We will not
quote prices here but II you will ell
a, our store We will show YOU the
goods snd make you lower prices
than you ever saw before on good
clothing. when you buy of us II
you don't get the best trade you
ever had and everything i rot just
"a represented, you can have your
money back again for the goods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
RICE WATER.

Drop two tshlespoonfuls of clean ric"
into quart of boiling water, slightly
sailed. Allow the boiling To continue
till The water is slightly thickcned and
the rice flavor is apparent. H. ia then
strained Immediately, aud may be used
while still hot, or after 1t has cooled
This may be taken as Cruel by persons
of very weak digestive powers, and Is
commended rs y remedy for persistent
looseness of the bowels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
POOR MANS RICE PUDDING.


In quart Of fresh milk dissolve half
a teaspoonful of salt, two-thirds OF q
cupful of sugar, and add half cupfui OF
rice, carefully cleaned and washed. Stir
In two ounces of butter, and flavor to
the taste with lemon or vanilla. Care
fully assert a half cupful Of raisins,
moisten them slightly, dredge with flour,
and stir them in last Of all. Bake In q
ulow oven for two hours, stirring occa-
sionally during the first fifteen minutes.
Serve cold.
ORANGE RICE PUDDING.
Make the same as the Poor Mans Pud-
ding, but omit the flavor and the raisins,
using the fresh peel OF an orange, cut
into small pieces.
Good Housekeeping.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-10-15
RICE sNowBALLs.

Boil the rice till very tender, and half
I'LL small cups which have been damp
ened on the inside, putting In the rice
while still very hot. Set away In the
refrigerator or some cool place for at
least three hours. just before the dinner
hour cut out the ceutre Of each rice cake
and nil II with some bright-colored Jelly
Then turn out the molds upon platter
and pour soft custsrd about their bases,
or simply serve with cream and sugar
This makes an attractive dessert for hot
weather, aud is very easily prepared.
The evening times., 1895-08-12
STOCK MARKET STEADlER
Starts Out Quite Weak, but Closes
Somewhat Firmer.
Railway StocksStrone for Those Roads
Affected by Crop Reports-Mniion
Gold Going This Week.

New York, Aug. 12.-The stock market
gave but feeble response to the Govern
ment crop report published Saturday, and
shortly after the opening Baltimore &
Ohio developed a little weakness. In
the case OF the last named the reaction
from 81 3-8 to 80 5-s was due to the
reported damage to corn in Nebraska yes
terday by hail. as well as to the falling off
in the condition of the crops In that
State during the past month.
st. Paul, Rock Island and the Omahas,
however, were all firm and in request,
crop conditions being favorable in the States
trayersed by these lines. Omaha common
rose 5-S TO Al and preferred 1-2 to
119 1-2. Rock Island st. Paul and North
west improved fractionaily but later sold
off with Burlington and Quincy.
New York, Aug. 12.-Cotton-Contracts
opened firm at 12a1s points advance. be-
came active and unsettled, and now 4a15
points over Saturday, with Liverpool
1-2aS points up, New Orleans 17a2O up;
free local covering and increased outside
buying orders. Sales, $4,000 bales.
New York Stock Exchange QuotatioM
Furnished by snsby D Co, bankers and
brokers, Metropolitan Bank. Fifteenth street,
opposite Treasury, Washington. D. e.