davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Pursuant to law the road commission
ers OF the various towns in the county
met at Guildhall last Tuesday The
meeting was organized by the choice OF
Vim. X. RoSebrook of Brighton as chair
man and John Conway of Norton Secre-
tary. Resolutions were adopted endors-
ing the use of road machines wherever
possible as the best and cheapest method
OF building and repairing roads, further
that the state tax should be expended on
such roads most needing repairing, and
that the repairs be done as thoroughly
as possible. After a very full discussion
on the different topics presented the meet
ing was adjourned to meet again in
Guildhall the last week in August.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Miss Alice Strathern is teaching schoor
IN East Haven, commencing the term las,
Monday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
seed Potatoes at VaIlee Bros,

Howell the photographs makes his
next visit here next Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

The Epworth League will hold a soci
able and strawberry festival in their
League rooms next Thursday eve, May
16. Supper from $50 to s. Admission
% cents,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

An elaborate programme has been pre-
pared for the annual session Of the grand
lodge, |. o. o. f., which will be held at
st. Johnsbury, next week, May 10, II
and Is. On Monday evening, May 10
there will be reception and entertainment
by Caledonia lodge in their hall There
will be a grand parade on Tuesday after
noon by the regiment of PatriarchS Mill
tant and members OF the grand and local
lodges. In the evening the degree OF
chiyalry will be publicly conferred, fol-
lowed by an address and banquet in the
opera house. Wednesday will be entirely
devoted to the sessions of the grand lodge.
There will be a very large gathering on
this occasion and it is expected that the
meeting will be :he most successful ever
held in the state. W. +. Stevens and d.
p. Mackenzie are the delegates from
Essex Lodge, and it is expected that a
large number OF the past grands will also
attend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Elsewhere is an advertisement by Mrs
Thos. Brown which will be especially in.
teresting to the ladies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
SAVINGS BANK.

The ISLAND POND NATIONAL BANK has
opened a savings Bank department for the
nurposs OF receiving the savings and aCCumu-
iations Of all classes ofdepoSitOrS.
Deposits will be received on the following
terms
The smallest sum put on interest shall he
ONE DOLLAR and no fractional part of a
dollar shall draw interest.
Deposits made during the first four days OF
the month will draw interest from the first
say Of the month, deposits made after the
fourth will draw interest from the frs day of
thrfOllo win < month.
No interest will be paid on any sum with
drawn, for the time elapsed since the last in
terest period.
Interest will be paid at the rate of per
cent. per annum, payable May list and
November LIST of each year.
Notice of / : days must be given to the Bank
ofthe withdrawal Of $500 or more.
Interest not called for will be credited to the
aepositor, thus compromising twice n year
without trouble or care on the part of the de-
p0Sitor.
This bank has boxes in its fire proof vaults
for storage of valuable papers etc, to rent 1t
reasonable rates.
GEO. II. FITZGERALD, President.
L. A. COBB, Assistant Cashier.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
Gold, or Silver, or Paper.
We have a $500 COMBINATION, as
follows:

one year, and your choice of the following sub.
stanttal, ornate, clothbound works:
SCOTS POLITICAL WORKS. vols.
POETS OF ENGLAND AND AMERICAS vols.
LIFE AND TIMES OF NAPOLEON-9 vols
CfCL0PEDIA OF SOCIAL AND COMMERCIAL IN.
FORMATl0N-lv vol.
vol
BALzACS COMEDY OF HUMAN LIES vols
LIBRARY OF STANDARD AUTHORS-9 vols.
hlLION's PARADISE LOST vol. For Centre
DANTES 1NFERNO-1 vol. For Centre Table.
DAEETES PURGATORY AND PARADIsE-l vol
For Centre Table.
THE CAPTAINS OF THE GLoBE-1 vol For Centre
W. II you prefer Lighter and More Homelike
Books, you may choose:
NO0REs POLITICAL WORKS.
LnENlNGS AT H0ME-HOw TO SPEND THEM.
! ahE CIVIL WAR IN SONG AND STORY
nVM HEROES OF FICTION PROPOSE, AMI
hEhOlNES REPLY. In best English Cloth, 89t
pages containing over 1900 apt quotations from
the Literature Of the World
20 - .fsH& 9
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

6. +. Clarke has Just received lot Of
new buggies, which he Offers at very low
figures.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Sunday Services at Grace NJ. Z. Church
At IL a. m. sermon; Theme, Possible
ties of the iuture.-Rev. Ill.
At 1915 p. NJ. Sunday School.
At 3 p. m. Band of Hope meeting.
At 100 p. m. Epworth League Auuiyer
sary.
To these services all are welcome.
GEO. O. HOWE. Pastor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

The pond was practically free from ice
on the I'd inst, just a week later than
last year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Tell it not in Gath because Cheney
was not ready for the first bite" last
week Wednesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

We had a remarkably warm spell all
last week and several days oi this week
the mercury climbing up into the uineties
an unusual occurrence for Sd early in
No.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
HUMPHREYS

Dr. Humphrey Specifics are scientifically and
carefully prepared Remedies. used for years In
private practice and for over thirty years by the
people with entire success. Every single Specific
Q special cure for the disease named.
They cure without drugging, purging or reducing
the system and are In fact and deed the Sovereign
Remedies OF the World.
30 crsEs.
l-Eeyers, Congestions, Infiammations.. rs
2-W0rms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie. rs
Stretching; Collie, Crying. Wakefulness rs
4-Diarrhea, OF Children or Adults. ..... rs
7-Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis ............. rs
S-Neuralgin, Toothache Faceache...... .25
e-Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo. rs
ie-Dyspepsin, Diliousness, Constipation. .25
11-Suppressed or Painful Periods. rs
13-Whites, Too Profuse Periods ........... as
I3-Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness..... rs
14-salt Khcum, Erysipelas. Eruptions.. .25
15-Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains 49,. rs
lR-Mularin, Chills. Fever and Aguc...... as
l9-Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In the Head. rs
2o-Wh0oping Cough ...................... rs
23-Kidney Diseases NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. rs
2S-Servous Debiiity...................
3e-UriRnry Weakness .25
24-Sore Throat, Quincy, liberated Throat .25
HUMPHREYS WITCH HAZEL OIL,
THE Pile 0intment."-Triai Size. rs Cts.
Sod by pr.rle.s, sent prepaid receipt Of price
Dp HvHFHRgTs Manual ilII pAges,l hAiLKD fKEK
uplPHBEYS' MD, CO., III william ST.. NEW YORK.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Prot Watkins of Bishops College, Len
knoxville, Que, ofiiciated most accrptably
at Christ Church last Sunday, preaching
two very excellent and practical ser
tntntt
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Girls for general hotel work wanted at
the Stewart House Apply to the pro.
prietor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
TOWN TOPICS.
Seed Potatoes at Nallee Bros.

Horse and buggy for sale, Apply at
Herald Office.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
AGENTS WANTED

to canvass for the Union Nurseries
Large Stock; Leading Specialties; Lib.
eral Terms; Salary or Commission.
Write Geo. Moulson & Son. Union Nur-
series, Rochester, y. Y. Established
1912
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
ANSWER THIS.

The largest subscription house in the coun.
try wants frst-class representative for this
community for strictly special work. Short
hours. Good pay. Minister. teacher, OF
wide awake man or woman given the prefer
ence. Address, stating age aud former EN-.
ployment, Globe Bible Publishing Co., 723
Chestnut St, Phila., Pa.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
HOW THE COMBINATION WORKS.:

you FAY ONE DOLLAR when the books
are delivered at your residence; the balance at
,ate OF flfty cents per month. The books
Sre well worth the money.
otNGE A WEEK is the brightest, pleasant
est ana most widely circulated of all the Ameri-
can illustrated weekly journals.
~ send name and address, and we will see that
you are supplied.
ONCE A WEEK, 523 w. 9Th ST., NY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

There were five received into full mem.
bership at Grace NJ. L. Church last sun.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

The friends of s. d. Morse are glad to
see him about again after quite a serious
illness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
Barbed Wire at Vallee Bros.

Geo. L. Dyer is clrrking for E. +. Hob,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
COLLECTOR.

Opera House Block, Island Pond. Vt.
Bills collected according to directions OF
creditors. Legal documents drawn, etc.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

W II. Bishop, Notary Public with
seal. At HERALD office.
Send twelve cents in postage stamps TO
50 Ioucoran building, Washington. ID.
{, and you Will receive four copies OF
Kate Fields Washington containing
matter OF special interest. Give name
ana address and say where YOU saw this
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
PASTURAGE.

n. b. Lougee is prepared to pasture
Young cattle and horses at reasonable
RATES
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10
PORTER. II. DALE.
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,

! will attend to buying or selling real
estate OF all kinds and loan money on
good security for reasonable commits
sion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-05-10

Wire Strctchcrs at Vallee Bros.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-08-30
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF RFhLH
ESTATE.

In the D'stric Cnu I Of he FIRST Judicial Dis
trict of hes t. Of Ne "a )rmsby Courty.
In the matter of the Estate Notice Of ~*le of
Real Estate at
Alexandra Maheu Deceased J Publ. Auction.
Notice is hereby given, thar n pa suance of an
o. der of sale of real anI person proncr Y mace
and entered By the JUICE ( The FIRST Judrci |
IBIS. rict Court of the State OF Ntva az. prn'shy
County. on the 3rd, day Of June 1895, in the
mat'erof the ESTATE of Ale .tudte Maheu, de-
ceased, the undersigned, administrtto' of sad cs-
ta.e. will sell at puollc aucti Ii. auDjscs c,nfir-
nation of said Court, the +, owing described real
and personal pr perry.
Block No. - of Musser's Division ot Carson
CT V. Nevad with the Improvements thereon
lso, household furniture.
Said sale will be made on the % h, day of June
| 1895. at 10 O'Clock a. M, on the premises,
in said Carson City, Ormshy County, Nevada.
Terms Of sale ten per ce.I. of the bid, cash,
.o:d coin of the Uni Ell ~tates, payabie at tie
! tine 5fthe sale, and laian { upon confirmati>r
| bv ta:s Court. Dated. IuHe oh, Is ..
Andrew Robert
Administration Of the estate o AIv>"nd',
Nahcil, ZEE .et-yI. j.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-08-30

-'"-ss"""nia@ Saturday %aN &A.l%94,
5tasNs 1-cno r. s0sG8v~: $50 a. ma.
s'.3N Atlantic f<.ve-%. .rain~ for
a. ...aeuGUrssa, .Esllte EaUnt4iu, paliS-
,lt,a, s~%d~n,2sia 4,-.>- Carries only first
class ua~>ca@yr~ taEaUGu mut local,
0suia@ rsv Ia >s=t.cn.
1.SE -. ms. s$ajsy E'aviH" cypress
TRAM 10r sriCAen. :~csagsvnIo BEN
rvia aal E.ra4uis4o. srrl,ing at
":-Et -. E"nu@. 81 : rs sacramento
fa{l0:z5 a.. iii. ~. tnr ~cN Orleans
! ~ .gs,,e soE ~B'rc>aa. >@..t| Barbara.
Eo4 angeles. asam lrirGo. also at 9:i0
-. Ess.sar UGodiaEsd aud So ui%hts land =
itg.
| a:t5 =. ~. EAiIs~&sI"n,tc Express
| for Sinmesuurea. Rattle Mountain
s~,ais~aIc. G@lcn ands>a>t. carries
, sir-t and second class p~as~eb$ers
/ LEGAL and through.
S-25 q. Ia. Esaiiy-paTif" Express
train for a0aeyEt5e, .Buncti0si. s;tcra-
naeuto. aaai = ais Francisco via Ben
4csa arriving at -. 40 IA Ia. Connects
=t *acrar9eatO with train leaving
ri 1925 a. m. for St0rItGn. Lasi,r0p
san lose. san francisco. Fresno. Los
Angeles san Diego: and East. Via New
RrErpus: al 1880 a. III. for Williams
willows and Reading; at 3:05 u. IN
FOL, Red Bluff and at 1850 p. m for
M%arysyiTie, chico. Red;din2. Portland
and Puget sound poiRta.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-08-30
QUICK TlME CHEAP RATES

Daily Express ANA r"-~e"Grr train
make Irernp! connections with IN
several railroad lines isl lie last.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars and
tourists sleeping Cars attached 70 all
trains. KsiniBg Car. attached 10 fast
mail trains bet tn'Lre amt OS-
den.
Tickets sold. sleeping car hrrth~ Sc
erred. and oIi+rr Information give"
GA Application &"
H. l.. FIELD, ACT,
RENO DtPOI.
T. GOODMAN.
CEN: 0ASe. ACT
RICHARD GRAY, CEN. T. AT MANIC.
SAY FRANtiStN. tai.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-08-30

or sale by Il. il. gBrvvu. ~ssrU--i,>
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Large Failing OF In the Number of
CoIored Children.

The regular meeting of the city school
Board was held AZ the office Of the board.
I'm the ely Hall, yesterday afternoon at
6 O'Clock. Present were Hon. j. Taylor
Euyson. Hon. william LOvenstcin. Alonzo
L. Phillips. James II. Capers. and George
Il. Davis: william r. Fox. Superintendent;
Charles +. Rady, clerk and supervisor.
The Superintendent submitted his
monthly report, giving a summary Of the
current events connected with the schools
since the last meeting.
IN. Superintendent submitted the results
of the school census recently taken by
The CLERKS appointed by the board under
The REQUIREMENTS Of the state law, which
makes il tn duty Of the Superintendent
10 have the school census taken every
five years. He reports 3.933 names en-
rollef-white. lis2l; cOlOred, 9.ll2 This
shows a gain of - whites over the cen
sus Of ls1. and loss of l,0S colored.
The board reelected the present corps
OF janitors
The board opened bids and awarded tn
contract for coal % Dir. G. II. Page, and
the wood-one half TO Mrs. Jane King.
and one half 10 Mr.. j. +. Lacy.
\ communication was received from the
civ Council informing the board that
an appropriation had been made Of $1,000
for the erection OF Il new building on
Randolph street for the white children IN
the West End Of the city.
Leon Leibermuth and Aaron Jacobs
were recommended as state students at
Blacksburg College.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
a PLAIN STATEMENT.
The Effects OF Buffalo Lithia wafer
I'm UriEht's Discnsc.

The following is the statement Of the
case OF Mr.. Samuel Bordeaux, or VII
mlngton, as made by himself az tho
Springs to-day:
Training School for Kindorgartners.
my vocation exposing me very much al
pight. MY Whole system becarne vhorough-
~ satBFa ted WIN malarial pOigOn. result
(Ng Ia az 0larmloS declIue Of my gene
raj health. Ny heart became involved.
my respiration dihcult and laborcd. my
ankles and feet were greatly swollen.
and was so feeble that it was with great
difficulty that moved about a. Az
While I was In this condition my physl-
ctau IN the early part Of the summer or
1891 Informed me- that | was IN an adj
vanceG stage OF Brights disease; that
the remedies Indicated IN my case haa
been exhausted. and advised me II posi-
bic 10 get 10 these springs. J arrived nero
I'm an alarming condition. and n seem'l
10 me that my end was very near ] conl-
menced the free use OF the water. and
IN a short time there was percepuDie
Abatement IN nay distressing symptoms
and IA "A few weeks my general improve
ment was so great as 10 be remarked upon
bv all who saw me By the end or me
season I was so far restored a. 10 pf
able. on my return home, 20 enter nc
lively upon the duties Of my VOCATION
By the advice OF my physician ! am again
here. hopeful OF permanent cure from me
continued use Of the water.
SAMUEL BORDEAUX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
THE SITUATION ~ CUBA.
Rainy season nj Hnnd-fcHow-
Fever. NnInriD. sc.


WASHINGTON, y. G., July PA
letter. written by an Englshman resid-
ing in Santiago de Cuba, under a recent
date. to a friend In this city. contains
considerable Information about the revolu-
ton In cuba. The writer. among other
IhiugS, says;
with the troops now arriving from
Spain there will be more than 5000 men
here in a few days. As the rainy season
is coming on. military operations on "a
large scale will have TO be suspended
until November, when the government
cxpects 10 send out about D,eo troops.
IN the mean time yellow -fcyer. malaria,
and wounds will have carried of several
thousand, and rendered useless many
more.
TN. insurgents are very numerous and,
Of course. have the sympathy OF the couh-
try people. but they are short or
arms and ammunition. 80 that II the
government Is able 10 prevent the lahd-
ing Of supplies the movement viii die
a natural death The authorities are
very henry over the report that the
United States are taking strong precau-
lions to prevent any hlibustering eXpedi-
tions from leaving that country.
The writer saws he has been privileged
10 read the report OF the commission
which Investigated the hrinS upon the
American steamer Allianca by the
Spanish e1luboat Condo Nenedito. several
months ago. This report shows that the
commander Of the vessel insisted until
he last that the Alliance was flying the
British flag as ,he steamed through the
Wind~ard passage
CUBAN LEADER KILLED.
HAVANA. July 22-It IS now posi-
lively known that the insufSent leader,
Alfonso Goulet. was killed in the recent
battle at Valensueia.
General Martinez Campos has concen-
,rated 5000 troops at Bayamo' and VIII
begin active operations against the IN
surgents in that vicinity AZ once.
The Spanish mail-steamers plying De-
tween Havana and New York have been
orlered 10 charge half the former amount
for frelghtage on sugars, the reduction
10 20 into effect Immediately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
THEY CLASP HANDS.
Confederate Veterans Entertain Veterans
Who More the Blue.
MEssRs. CARRINGroN AND CONRAD
They Are the Principal speakers Of
the Occasion-Mr. Washington Mis-
quoted I'm North Caroiina-Pcr-
sonat aud Postal Notes.

WASHINGTON. ID. 60 July 22-Cspe-
cial.)-The Confederate Veteran Associa-
ton OF Washington entertained zoe Union
Veteran League tonight az Marshall Hail.
down the Potomac river. There was
quite large attendance. many hundreds
OF tickets having been issued.
Two years ago the Union veterans en-
tertained the Confederate veterans. and
this AFFAIR was in return Tor the courte-
sizes then extended
DR. }. \. Maloney. who has been rresi-
dent OF the Confederate association for
the last year. presided at the speaking.
which was prominent feature. In addi-
ton 10 the social side Of the enteriain-
ment. There were a number Of speak,
ers. among them being Mr. Mcdowell
Darlington. who belonged 10 the char
lottesvile battery during the war; Major
Holmes Conrad CSolicitor-G eneraD, and
others.
The association Is one that includes eN-
Confederates from all portions of the
country, even some who were born and
reared in Northern States. Dr. Maoney
has taken great interest IN the work, and
his administration as president ~ the
Organization has been crowned with sue
cess.
l.. Q. WASHINGTON.
Mr. L. Q. washngton's attention has
been called 20 "A letter lately published In
a. North Carolina journal published at
Raleigh. y. G., in which he has been IL
berany quoted. lie says that the language
ascribed 20 him Is an Inaccurate and UNI
authorized version Of what Was pri-
vate conversation. and that he has not
furnished an interview for any North
Carolina paper The letter IN question
enormously says hc Is citizen ~ ken
lucky, and does not even give hts name
correctly
POSTAL NOTES.
4 post-otflce TO be known a. surprlsep
has been established in culqeper county.
Va. with Henry ". Porter as postmaster.
Mail service has been established In
North Carolina from Chatham 10 state
Road twice a week.. from August q.
| 1895. TO June -, 1896.
Changes have been ordered In Nir-
/ einia mail-routes as follows. From Stone
/ Fridge 10 Bayard. increase the service 10
| twelve trips a week. from SoweEo TO cat
! lett. increase the service 10 six times n
| week.
PERSONAL
Among well-known North caroiinians In
| the city to-day are Messrs T. H. Busbee. "A
! leading attorney. and Mr. .. }. Carroll.
! United States Marshal Tor the Eastern
/ District.
clarence r. Young, OF Lynchburg. and
| :. w. Panniil. OF Norfolk, ara registered
| AT the MetrOpOltan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
SHOT HIMSELF IN THE FOOT.
Nr. Carr Painfully Wounded While
Cleaning His Rusty Pistol.

Mr.. Frederick Carr, who is about p
wears old. and lives with his
narents at ZIG west Clay street,
was shot In the foot on Sunday afternoon
while cleaning his revolver
The weapon had become slightly rusty
and Mr.. Carr took II 10 pieces In order
To clean and oil II. Before replacing the
cylinder he charged 1t, and for some
unexplained reason one OF the cart
RIDGES exploded as he was forcing the
cylinder 10 its place. He was holding
the muzzle downwards at the time, and
the bullet entered his foot a little below
the instep, carrying with il one OF the
eyelets OF his shoe. and almost passing
through the foot. causing a very danger
ous ana painful wound. Dr. Davis was
nrnrnptlv summoned, and after examin-
ing the place said that he was afraid TO
probe for the ball. as he feared lock
Jaw.
Late last evening Mr.. Carr was reported
20 be resting easily. though the bullet,
which DR. Davis sill thinks 1t inadyisable
~ remove, is causing him very severe
main al times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
COTTON CROP REPORT.
Low Price Of staple Not Due 10
silver Decentralization.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. July 22.-The
DEPARTMENT Of Agricultural will Aext
week issue a bulletin devoted 10 the NJ
ton crop. An interesting feature will u
"a tabulation OF figures showing the value
and prices OF cotton for the past 100
years.
n Is understood that Secretary Morton
will argue that these figures do not sup
port tn contention that the market price
II cotton has fallen az result OF the
lsnonetlzatlon OF silver. He figures. IL
iq said. that during the period when the
nroduct OF gold was the greatest and sill
YER was still admitted 10 our mints for
free coinage the value Of cotton was
lower than al any other period since
silver was dem0netiZed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
u.ITIMoRE's NEW COURTHOUSE.
To lie built by OhiOnns, hut with
baltimore Labor.

BALTIMORE. MD, July 2.-John GIL
4 Sons, of cleveland. o., were to-day
awarded the contract for the construc-
ton OF the new courthouse In this city.
The price IL sl.S@,c0.
With the exception of certain super!n-
tendents from the headquarters OF the
firm IN Cleveland. Baltimore labor alone.
both skilled and unskilled, win be en-
ployed.
GIN g. Sons offer to complete the struc-
ture In three years, and 10 construct IL
Of Woodstock granite and Beaver Dam
marble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-23
co,x.ryasI,. Investment.

The United Banking and Building Conn
pany. having a good demand for money
offers for sale a limited number Of shares
OF It's pald-up. acc1mulatiye stock an -
per share, maturity value 500. Divident
OF per cent. per annnm. payable IN casu
January and July. For further intoffna-
ton apply AZ the office Of the company
81 east Main street.
LEWIS ~. BLAIR,
President.
w. +. JOHNSON
ylce-Prcsldeni.
SAMUEL :. ELAN,
Secretary and Treasurer.