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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12
IN TUNEFUL TONES.
Methodist Church's New Organ
Heard.
RECITAL MARKS TIE EVENT.

Large Audience Listsns tn the Opening
Notes Of the Magnificent Inssroment
Uncer the Mastery Of Prof. A. d. Bod.
fors- Mrs. Lund and Mr.. Wilson sing.
Its bass notes swelled through
the auditorium, and then died
calmly. gently. swee,ly, until its
soft and mellow tones could just
be distinguished above the sigh that
followed the suspense in which the
audience was held, when Prof. A.
ID. Bodfors laid his master fingers on
the keys OF the new organ at the
Methodist Episcopal church.
The organ was first heard last
evening, when recital was given.
An audience of several hundred, in
Guiding many of the musical critics
Of the three cities, was present. The
instrument is q magnificent one,
being the gift Of Capt. +. j. Robin
son. The organ cost 50 .000. The
recital was given by Prof. A. ID
Bodfors, OF Augustaua college. who
showed the magnificence of the in
strument's sweetness and melody TO
great advantage. The numbers
played by Prof. B5dfors were: Fan
TASTE and Fuge in G minor, Bach
pastorale, kullak; festival march,
Best; "Last Rose of Summer" with
variations, Buck; "a Twilight Pic
ture," Shilly; funeral march, Nord-
quist Lindstrum; ofTertory on two
hymns, Guiimant; overture, .'Ooca-
sional," Handel; "Old Folks at
Home" (variations). Fiagler; Fanta-
sic in E minor (rhe Stormy, Lem
mems; Gavotte, from Mignon.
Thomas; overture, civilian Tall,'
kossini.
Prof. Bodfcrs was assisted by Mrs.
Edia Lund and 5. Wilson. Mrs.
Lund sang Frank N. Sheppard's
"lmmortality" and was enthusiastic
ally encored, receiving beautiful
bouquet from friends. The playing
of Prof. Bodfors was artistic and was
greatly appreciated by the audience
Mrs. IIpnd and Mr.. Wilson sang &
duet, Faure's ..CruciiiX."
description Of the Organ.
The new organ was built by Hook
& Hastings company. Boston. 1t i:
described thusly:
Great Organ - Eight fest. ore,
diapason, 81 pipes; 8 feet. dulciana
Gil pipes; s feet. melodia, 81 pipes;
feet. octave. 81 pipes; 4 feet. fate d
amour, 81 pipes; 5 feet, twelfth, 6
pipes; 2 feet, fifteenth, 81 pipes
s feet, trum phet, 81 pipes.
Swell Orgau-Sixteen feet, be u
rlou bass. 81 pipes; IL feet, bourbon
81 pipes; s feet, open dispason, 6
pipes; 8 feet, salicionsl, 81 pipes
8 feet, stopped diapaso Oh, 81 pipes
feet. eoliD, 81 pipes; feet, hut,
harmo aique; 4 feet. vioiina. 81 pipes
8 rs, dolce cornei, 1S3 pipes;
feet, cornopaan, Gil pipes; s feet
oboe, 81 pipes; 8 feet, basson, 6
pipes.
Pedal-Sixteen feet, open diapa
son, % pipes; 16 feet, bourbon, 2;
pipes; 8 feet, violoncello. q pipes.
Mechanical Registers - Swell t
great coupler, great to pc dal coupler
swell to pedal coupler.
Pedal Northumberland organ
forte combination; great organ, plan
combination; swell organ, piano com
bination; swell organ. forte comb
nation; reversible pedal to operat
great to pedal couple; balances
swell pedal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

Benz Ingerson, Of Hutton, lad. +,
SAYS he had rot spoken above whis-
per for months, and one bottle OF
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. 1t is used very largely by
speakers and singers. Sold BY N. +.
Bahnsec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

Continued fair weather and very
little change ia { mPcraturc tonight
and Sunday. except slightly cooler to.
night. Southerly winds. Today,
temperature AS
3. s. wALx. Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12
Don't Tobacco Spit and smoke Your Life
Away.

II you want 20 quit tobarco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong, magnetic, full of new life aud
vigor, take No-To-Bac. the wonder
worker that makes weak men stroug.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 400.0 C0 cured. Buy No-To- Bac
from your own druggist. who will
pusrantee q cure. Booklets and ssm-
Piles mailed free. Addrts Sterlin =
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12
For Pneunonta

DR.. j. c. Bishop, of Agnew. Mich.
says: al have used Fo.ey's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases Of
pneumonia the past month. with
good results" Sold by n. Z. Balm
sen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12
Live Like q King

Its easy enough when you know where 10 buy your
groceries at the right prices. There's right way
and wrong way Buying at Curnyn's Is the right
way and that's what saves you those hard Gained
dollars. II you have never tried of cour We YOU don't
know An up to-date store with own: 0 ate prices
Look at the list:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

Stewart & Glsss. successors to n.
YeTburr. $50 T~entieth street,
heating ard lighting. Re.
pairing q speciality. Coed work aud
prompt attention Telephone 1852.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists Ireland the m ,Eey
il il fails TO cure. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or griPe; 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

Twill replace free eli rork that
have done during the past 10 year.
that Is not satisfactory.
&. n. BAB00CH,
l796 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12

What you need is something 70
cure you Get DR.. Ksy's ksaovstor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-12
BODY Is CLAIMED.
Stranger Killed at the Bridge
Identified.
WILLIAM BLoxQuIsT, OF MOLINE.
sistor Of tbs Deed Han Views the re-
maine ~ Wheelss's Celebrating Rooms
AID Hnmedssssiy Rscogsizss Them 10
Her BrothsrS-Had been Drinking.

e.o fmmeotseeay Rseogoixeo Them ss
Her BroshsrS-Haa Been DsSnkinr.
Two Moline ladies were among to-
days callers st Mr.. wheelan's un-
dertaking parlors on Second avenue,
where the remains OF the
man found under the Rock
Island railway bridge Thursday
morning have been held for iuepec-
ton. The tears began to roll from
the eyes OF one. She said he was her
brother, William Andrew Bloma uist.
who lived with his widowed mother.
Mrs. Claus Blomquift, at l12l Sixth
avenue. Moline. The woman who
identified the body is Mrs. Anderson.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Gilier-
stedt, of Moline, who also recog.
nized the remains to be those O,
you g Blomquist.
The unfortunate was "a years of
age, his sister said. lie was last
seen at home Wednesday evening.
He was employed by victer Peterson,
city scavenger of Moline. and had re.
ceived his salary that day. When
Blomquist did not return his folks
thought he had gone TO Chicago to
visit his sister, a. he had done sew.
eral times previous.
Had Been Drtnktng.
Blomquist was seen Wednesday
night. and 10 said TO have been un
der the influence Of liquor. He was
the only support OF his mother.
The body will be taken to Molin,
for burial.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
Pencilings by the Way.

By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

OhOlAAhBo Wy OhO Wv n.y.
Praineview people had nice
Christmas tree.
Miss Cora Baum 10 spending the
holidays with friends at Long Island.
Miss ReenB Randolph OF Dayton
township died Of typhoid fever De-
cember "a, and was buried Christmas
afternoon about the time she had ex-
pected to DO married. Oh how sad.
Mrs. @. D. Cook Of Dayton town
ship, presented her husband with a
fine baby girl on Ohristmay day.
1t is reported that Mr.. Thompson
late station agent at Stuttgart has
been seriously hurt by the explosion
of gun in Colorado.
A friend informs us that on Friday
evening of last week about dozen
friends living in the neighborhood of
Mrs. Carmon's called there and an
nounced that they had come to T,
whereupan they took possession of
her kitchen and dining room and in
short time invited the family to T.
At each plate was bill of fare print
ed on a large green L which we have
beel permitted to copy:
The Way the Small Boy oes Down II i'll.
A Preachers Delight. A Golden Relish.
Loves Token
Sandwiches. Upper Crust
Gilt Edge. Murphy Hash. Public Squares
Grundma's Pride
Brazilian Ale. Afterwards.
After tea the evening was spent in
singing, chatting and an all around
good time was had by every one pres
ent. RUTH.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
In. the Neighborhood.
From The Long Island Leader:

From The Long Island Leader:
W. M. Spurlock and lady are visit
ing with old friends and acquaint-
ances in this city this week.
Harris & 90. have shelled out a
number of thousand bushels of corn
this week, Will Logan ratified out the
golden grain.
What has become of the new steel
bridge which was to have been built
across the Prairie Dog east of town? 1t
is time it began to materiallzo.
Prof. and Mrs. Lowe started Tues
day morning for Topeka to spend the
holidays witch friends in that city and
Emporia. They will attend the State
Teachers Association also during their
absence.
Another favorable political circum-
stance for the Populists occurred on
the 2OSh instant. A fine Populist boy
took up his residence with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H, johnson. Mother and
son doing nicely.
From the Kirwin Globe:
Christmas morning about $50
o'clock, Mr.. Joseph Lemon, who oc-
cupie1 Mr.. Fl. O. Wey's farm resi-
dence south of this city, was awaken
ed by one Of the farm hands shouting
tirel MIR. Lemon quickly ascertained
the location Of the fire, and without
waiting to dress he climbed up the
lightning rod onto the roof while
others carried water and passed it to
him but he soon realized that it was
impossible to extinguish the flames,
and that the roof was about to fall in
and jumped to the ground. Three
children that we're sleeping up stairs
10 another wing of the house were
rescued with much difficulty. They
succeeded In saving an organ, sewing
machine, cook stove, one bed and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
Old Paonla.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys, will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxl-
cant, but acts as tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow
els, adding strength and giving tone to
the organs, thereby aiding nature in
the performance of the functions. Old
people find it just exactly what they
need. Price soc per bottle at S. s.
Fishers drug store. 5
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

The discovery Of gold on the Moon
farm, three miles west of this city. has
created much enthusiasm in mining
circles, and it is now reported that the
precious metal is to be found at grass
roots in various localities on the south
side Of the river. At the Moon place
shaft is being sunk and effor ts made
to discover the value OF the find. The
assays made run from So to SIS 65 per
ton-the former being an assay for
gold alone while the latter comprises
the value of both silver and gold. A
geologist is now prospecting at Mowns-
on's mill, where indications of valuable
mineral deposits have been discovered.
In case paying ore is found and a
camp started, it is said the B. & M. will
build spur up the south side Of the
river from the Oberlin line. This
would put us in direct communication
with the gold fields and prove of
much value. We only hope that
every quarter section in the county
can be shown to have value in 1t.
What boom we would have!-Re-
publican CITY Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
Rock Island" Playing Cards.

These popular cards are again fol
sale at 10 cents per pack, and thous-
snds are buying them, They are the
slickest card you ever handled, and 10
cents in stamps or COIN per pack will
secure one or more packs.
II money order, draft or stamps for
five packs is received wiz ), so cents) we
will send them by express, charges
paid. Orders for slDgle pack are sent
by mail, postpaid.
If you want each pack to contain an
elegant engraved whist rules, remit
with your order 2 cents extra per pack.
Address, JNo. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,
- Chicago,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
RELIGIOUS COLUMN.
by THE pnILLIpsDURG MINISTER'S.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PREst YTERIAN CHURCH--sabbatb services
sunday School, 10 a. m; prayer meeting, We'd
nesday At 8,00p m.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH--sabbath services
Sunday school at 10 a. mi ELleav0r Society, 40
p, m, Payer meeting on Thursday at BOO p, m.
BAPTIST CHUROH-Sabbathe service Sunday
School ut 10 a. m preaching at II q. IN, and 1880 p
M, except the third Sabbath OF each month pray.
or meeting, Wednesday $500 p. m; covenant
meeting, Saturday before first Sunday, 1880 ps m
NJ. 10. CHURCH-Sabbath eervlcep-Sunday
School at 10 a. m; preaching at II a. m, and 500
p M; prayer meeting, Thursday 500 p, M;
Junior League Saturday, 3 p IN; Official board
FIRST Tues lay. 8p, m A. N. SEE Pastor
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

wealth and friends that heart could
wish and vet / am not satisfied. There
is longing in me that moCks at
these things. / envy the very beasts
around me their happiness. o! little
birdp says he, "could l but be
half as contented as thou art9 Surely
the God that makes you so happy
could make me happy also"
Why do the pages Of all ancient
history glow with confessions and
longlngs Of human souls that found
no satisfaction either IN themselves
or their idols2 Here is the answer;
They we're trying to find Christ. Be-
hold all the world is gone after him
Is this true Of the modern worldY
How about Germany3 She stands
at the head in biblical criticism
Hear what the great Leasing says,
Christ is the first reliable and prac
teal teacher Of the Immortality Of
the soul Reliable because Of the
prophecies fulfilled in him. the mira
ces be wrought and because he
sealed his doctrine by his own death!
Emmanuel Kant, one of the great
est etaphysicians the world has ever
seen. said to his friend: "Do not in
stitute comparison between my code
OF MORALS and those Of Christ One
name, before which the heavens bow,
is sacred while the other is only that
OF poor scholar, trying as best he
can, to explain the teachings Of his
master.
Fichte, an unbeliever, says: till
the end of time, all the sensible will
bow low before this Jesus of Nazar-
eth"
Hear Napoleon on the Island Of
st. Helena: Superficial minds, see
resemblance between CHRIST and the
founders of empires and the gods Of
other religions. That resemblance
does not exist. know men, and I
tell you Jesus Christ is not a man"
Just think, my friends, the great
Napoleon in his last days gong after
Christ.
Voltare the great infdel said to
his physician: "Dr. do you think you
can prolong my life six months" The
DR.. said. "You cannot live six weeks"
"Then," said Voltslre, II shall go to
He'll, and you shall go with me-"
Poor Voltaire! He recognized or went
after Christ, but when it was too
late.
The brightest intellects in the world
today are after Christ. His name IS
lisped from ocean to ocean, from
pole to pole. Alb, friends, are you
ashamed that you have ever gone
after him? You are dong nothing
more than the ages past have
done. Listen! Every knee shall bow
and every tongue shall confess. While
L am speaking to you there are mil
lions of Heather hearts longing,
signing and praying fer relief going
after Him whom they cannot find
unless you send them help.
"Come over into Macedonia and
help us has been the cry of the
centuries May God hasten the time
when 1t can be said: Behold the
world has gone after him who alone
can give life and salvation, in time
and eternity!
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
tFirst Publication Dec, 96, 1895, .4w)
Notice Of Final Settlement

STATE OF KANSAS, PHILLIPS COUNTY, IS:
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the Estate OF Elwood Dean, de-
ceased
Creditors and all other persons interested in
the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified. that at
the next regular term of the Probate Court in and
for said County, to be began and held at the
Court room in Phillipsburg, county Of Phillips,
A. D., 1896, shall apply to said court for full
and final settlement OF said estate.
Dec %, 1895. ELIZA DEAN, EXeCutrix.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
The Weekly Kansas City Star

The Weekly Kansas City Star
Addresses the farmer as business
man and citizen. Doesn't tell him
him how to farm, but how to sell, and
where and when, and keeps a vigilant
eye upon his rights as shipper, a
producer and tax payer. All the
news, too, and plenty of "good read
ing" for the family. Now read in
100000 farm houses. Fiftv-two big
eight-page newspapers for 25 cents.
To any one who sends the WEEKLY
STAR five yearly subscribers, together
with $1.25 the paper will be sent one
year free
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

quilts for one bed. Everything else
was burned. The children had moth
ing left but their night clothes; and
in fact when an inventory was taken
that was about all any OF them had.
Mr.. Lemon has six children, and like
other children had hung up their
stockings that Santa Claus might fill
them with Christmas cheer. Santa
found them and filed them, but pres
ents, stockings and shoes were all con-
sumed. This is severe loss to Mr..
Lemon and he has the sympathy Of
his neighbors who responded quite
literally when DR. Drusdle and others
went to them for assistance. The fire
must have been burning for several
hours between the ceiling and roof
before it broke through as no fire had
been built in the stove that morning
It was large frame house and nicely
finished. 1t was partially Insured and
will not he all lost to Mr.. Wey.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
PROGRAM

Of the Teachers Association to b.
held at Coomes school house Satur-
day, January II, 1895, commencing
at 2 O'clock p. m,
Roll call.
Music, Miss Jessie Towne
Election Of president
General business.
THE Art Of Questioning" II. B.
Morgan.
"What Incentives Should be used
to Secure Order and good Lessons
Francis Gruwell,
Medieval Europe" John Rambo.
"Shonld we study Principle or learn
Methodp o. A. Mitchell.
PHILOSOPHY Of Teaching" L. w.
Bidwell.
Ought School Boards to fix the
Course Of Study and adopt Text
Books"
Discussed, Albert Dubois and John
Harrison.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

SOCIETIES
A. o. q. W,--Lodge 974. Meets every Monday
evening". WIN STRRTTOA, Nj. W.
l.. Il, NIPPs, Recorder.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
First Publication, Nov. 2S, 1S0S-6w,
No. 25,449.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT Colby, KANSAS,

LAND OFFICE AT COLBY, KANSAS,
Nov q, 1896.
NJ Office is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice Of his inteu.
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Pro.
bate Judge and ex.oiIicio Clerk Of the Probate
Court, at Phillipsburg, Kansas, on January IS,
1906, viz:
SALEM 5, JOHNSON,
II. E. 22, 062 for the mex sec. 80, tp 6, range II
west,
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of, said
land, viz: Frank b. Trow, John W. Roach, Rob-
ert l.. Canada, Benjamin Smith, all OF Philipsburg
Kansas. JAMES FIKF, Register.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

@. A. R.-Meet over Sewell's store. Meet drst
saturday evening after full moon.
W. IL. PRATT, Commander.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02
First Publication Dec. 10, 1S95-4w.
Notice of Final Settlement

NVGICV VI T I11oJ1 bVUUAV44AV11V o.
STATE OF KANSAS, 40
Phillips County
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
Lucy A. Hall, guardian; in the matter of the Els.
tate of Robert Skillen.
CREDITORS, and all other persons interested
that at the next regular term of the probate court
in and for Raid county, to be begun and held ut
the court room in PhIlipsburg, county of Phillips
and state aforesaid on the first Monday in the
month Of January, A. d., 1896, shall apply to
eaid court for a full aRd fAa settlement Of said
estate on January II, 1895.
Lucy A. HALL, Guardian.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-02

W. X. C-Meets over Sewell's store every alter
nate Saturday in each month.
Mrs. HEATH, President.
Mrs. SMITH, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
HUNT THEM DOWN.
WORST CRIME YET ~ THE NAME.
OF HONEST MONEY.
An Attempt TO Buy the Vote of
CburIotte County for William Nc
Kiniey Openly Cbarged-A Sum-
mons to Roanokc.
mons tn Ronnokc.

LYNCHBURG. VA, November 2.-(spe-
cial)-The Lynchburg News will say,
editoriaJly. tomorrow: The News has
time and again said that more rascaliy
was being perpetrated in Virginia by dis
honest men I'm the name Of honest money
than the average citizen could conceive
Of Tho whole campaign OF this McKin-
lev Aid Society has been stepped in fraud
and dishonesty. They have eyaded some
laws deded others, and outraged others
still They have attempted to debauch
this state. They have bought individuals.
bribed newspapers. and enlisted criminals
in their individual service.
Their latest attempt TO defraud the
Democratic party OF Virginia was made
Yesterday when certain men OF Char
lotto county we're summoned to Roa-
mike and offered $1,000 down and
q 90 next Wednesday to sell the
vote Of that county TO William
Mckinley and the black-and-tan coalition
c,ndtdate for Congress I'm the Sixth Dis
trict these three Charlotte county men
nassod through Lynchburg yesterday on
tbeir vvav hack from Roanoke. where they
had been TO receive the proposition OF
the scourdreis VINO rad not courage
enough 10 visit Charlotte county in per-
SON and II is by schemes Of this descrip-
lion that il is hoped TO carry Virginia for
honest money Every knave who Is a
mart, To this unblushing crime ought TO
be hunted down and put in the peniten-
,iary for the full term prescribed by law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-03
NORFOLK AND VICINITY.
Young's Outlook Bright-DuiI Oyster
Trnde-NOtes.


NORFOLK, VA, November 2-(spe-
cial)-Young's prospects have materially
improved within the past two days. A
Republican from this city, a man who,
with the possible exception Of William J.
Young, has made more campaign
speeches this year than any man in the
district said to-day that Mckinley and
Young would carry this city, but that
Young's plurality would reach at least
1000 Democrats regard this as an ad-
mission Of what has all along been APP
parent-that there was no chance 10 ac-
compiish the defeat Of the Democratic
candidate. but they regard the figures
as being considerably too low. \ Demo
cratic politician told me to-day that
Young would leave Norfolk city with
$50 majority. II is confidently predict
"a that the free-silyer farmer vote viii
at least double this majority. At any
rate, his election is now conceded.
OYSTER BUSINESS.
The oyster business is in a very bad
state this season. Mr. Charles Cannon.
the president of the Virginia Oyster
mems League, told the Dispatch CORE
spondont this morning that he had never
seen the season so poor. There are as
many oysters as ever, but there is scarce
~ any ANAldiAA' 40 q NN-'''N'i' "
bivalves are actually drug on the mar
ket at 90 cents per bushel; and last week
about 1000 bushels on flats off this city
soured before a purchaser could be found.
in several Instances packers have re-
turned the oysters consigned 10 them,
saying there was not enough demand for
them 20 Justify their packing them.
CONTRADICTED
The report that the Secretary Of the
Navy had ordered the removal Of the
cruiser Newark to some other navy-yard
for repairs Is contradictcd by Admiral
Brown The vessel Is here now. and viii
receive considerable repairing In short
time she will join the North Atlantic
squadron, and. it IS thought VIII 20 for
a cruise In Cuban waters. Later she
will return TO the Norfolk yard and pro-
baby be thoroughly overhauled.