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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21
of apples and q case Of jelly to the
Old Ladies' home at Wilmington.

Of apples and case of jelly to the
Old Ladies' home at WILMINGTON.
One week from today The ARGUS
will make the boys and girls Of Rock
Island grand offer. Watch for il.
Christmas trees, tree trimmings,
nuts and all kinds of confectionery
supplies st Seventh avenue and Sew
enteenth street.
Nuts, candies and Christmas con-
fectionery at Seventh avenue and
Seventeenth street. Christmas trees
and fancy trimmings.
Miss E. NJ. O'Couor. trained
nurse, will receive calls at SIS TWEEN
ty-third street. Telephone 1917.
Satisfactory references.
Louis Glockhoff has made an at
fractive display in the Arcade's win
dows. A revolving platform bear
ing all Of the essentials to smokers
outfit. overhung with nstty decora-
tions and lights. shows of to great
advantage the Arcade's stock.
Pennington Lippincott. grand
father Of Charles II. Lippincots. pay
master of the Rock Island & Peoria
road, died 1T the home OF his son.
John H. Lippincott. at Orion. yes-
terday. at the advanced age Of 80
years. He WAS one of the early
settlers Of Mercer county. moving
there in 1850. The funeral will be
held at $50 tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Jane Dodge. 3047 Teuth ave-
nue., and her son, George. and daugh-
ter. Miss Mable. are contemplating
removal to Fort Smith, Ark. George
made trip to that country recently
and is very much pleased with the
climate and conditions. He has con-
cluded to 60 into the fruit raising
business there. and will leave Rock
Ilsand as soon as the family can dis
pose Of their property interests here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

ILL.,; Prof. F. 6treckfus, Prof. L. ives.
sell. Springfield; Rev. L. o. Hohen-
stein, Peoria; Rev. L. Winter, Hamp-
ton; Rev. A. D. Grief, Davenport;
Rev. a. c. Mennicke. Geneseo. It 10
estimated that there were 1900 peo-
pie present in the morning and 1, 400
In the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

The following visiting clergy were
present: Rev. A. Brauer, Beecher,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21
Live Like a KING

It's easy enough when you know where to 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 earned
dollars. If you have never tried of you don't
know. An up to-date store with Down to date prices
Look at the list:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

The Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway will sell excursion tick
cts 10 all points within 200 miles at
fare and one-third for the round
trip. Tickets on sale Dec. "a, IS,
81 and Jan. 1897. good to return
upto and including Jan 4. 1897. l..
II. Greer. agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21
Retain Chr,ssrnss Eessssns.s.

The Schiller Vaudevilles with the
wonderful Lumiere Cinematographe
10 to play a return engagement at
the Burtis for Christmas and the
two following days. There will be
o grand Christmas matinee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

70 Cure . Geld ia o. Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the money
II IL fails to cure. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

When bilious or costive eat . Cas-
caret. candy cathartic, cure gusran-
teed. 10 cents. Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

Generally fair and warmer tonigh,
and Tuesday; soutberly winds. To
days tempseseure 20.
7. J. WALx, Observes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-21

ID dangerous disease. Il may lead
directly to consumption. Catarra 10
caused by impure blood. and the true
way to cure it is BY purifying the
blood. Hoods Sarssparills cures
catarrh because it removes the cause
OF it by purify ing the blood. Thou
sands testify that they have bsen
cured BY Hoods Sarsaparills.
Hoods pills are purely vegetable
and do not purge. pain or griPe. All
druggists. Is cents
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
CHURCHES TODAY.

Church services will be held to-day as
follows:
First Presbyterian church, Rev. E. j.
Groeneveld. pastor-Regular services at
IL a. m. and p. m. Sunday school at
1915. All cordially invited.
st. Johns Episcopal church, s. G.
Blackiston. rector-Holy communion at
1890. Morning prayer and sermon at IL.
Evening prayer and sermon at s. Sunday
school at 1890. Services will be appropri-
ate to the day, which is Whitsunday.
There will be Swedish services in the
Baptist church at $3.50 p. M, conducted by
Rev. +. o. Nelson.
Meaderville-Sunday school at o'clock
Epworth league at o'clock. Preaching
service at 7:45. Prayer meeting Monday
evening at o'clock. T. H. Hicks. pas
tor.
Swedish Lutheran service to-day at the
Congregational church, opposite the court
house. at IL a. m. and p. m. All who I'M
derstand the Swedish language are well
come. A. G.. Anderson, pastor.
Mountain View NJ. e. church-Sermon
at II o'clock, "Exaltation Through HUI
initiation" At s o'clock. Loyalty to Con-
viction." Sunday school at 1915. Epworth
league at. $3.50. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day at p. m. Junior league Saturday at
p. m. All invited. william Rollins, pas
tor.
NTtTHdn ENdnBelCdl Lutheran CnuTc0,
corner Silver and Dakota streets, NJ.
Hudtloff pastor. Services to-day at IL
o'clock a. m. and p. m. English preach
ing in the evening by the pastor. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m.
Walkervile M. e. church-There will
be no services held to-day in Walkerville
church. Some new cases have developed.
A. Berk, pastor.
South Butte NJ. f. church-Preaching
service morning at II o'clock. Sunday
school at 2:S0.
Second Presbyterian church. East Mer-
curry, /. Newton Roberts, pastor-Service
at p. m. Mr.. Henderson will preach.
Endeavor meeting at Z d. m. Sunday
school at p. m. Prayer meeting wednes-
day evening at s o'clock. All are cordially
invited TO attend.
Scandinavian M. e. church, corner Cop
per and Alaska streets-Services to-day at
IL a. m. and y. m. Sunday school at
o'clock p. m. The sewing society meets
at Sister Christenson's next Thursday
evening. All are welcome. p. N. Melby,
pastor
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Diamonds as ID nner Favors.

The announcement comes from Lon
don that diamonds are being used as
dinner favors in place of flowers and
other trinkets now discarded. South
African millionaire is responsible, II is
said. for starting this fashion in Lon
don. Having conceived the idea of cell
ebrating his return TO his friends by
inviting them all to an elaborate ban
quet his generous millionaire soul over
flowed naturally in the direction of di-
amond dinner favors. At dessert there
fore, large, uncut gems. the very cholc-
est product of the South African mines.
were promptly presented to the guests.
Wealthy Londoners have been trying
ever since to eclipse the display, but 1T
takes an American to Guido the Eng
lish. and If any one in Butte wishes to
try their hand they will have a good
opportunity of supplying themselves
this week from Legs special diamond
SALE
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Butte Department.

half She wanted TO relate her history
from childhood. but neither the court
nor the commission had time TO listen
to her woes from such an early date.
She said she was 81 years old, and her
husband had been a contractor and
builder. He died seven years ago. Her
only child had died in Chicago nearly
II years ago. She had a brother in
Texas who had fought through the
civil war and had a sister residing in
Waterbury, Conn.
Asked IL she desired to get married
she answered in the negative, adding
that her age was such that no good
man would have her and she would not
have any other kind. She admitted that
the county partly supported her, and
she took in washing and did mending
for the balance When people let me
alone" said she, II am all right. I
mind my own business. Mr.. Silver is
the only one with whom / have
trouble"
Asked about the peculiar manner in
which she addressed her dog, she said
II was all nonsense. She had two of
the animals and they were the only
company she had. One was bull ter
rier. Questioned with reference to the
quantity of whiskey she consumed,
she stated that once in a while she
drank a little beer and whiskey, but
her means would not permit of her
taking a bath in such luxuries.
After she had finished her narrative
the commission concluded that her
mental condition was all right and
with a thank you, sirs," she left the
room
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24

While on my trip east to buy furni-
ture ] bought at auction a large guam
tity Of furniture and some 200 misfit
carpets. which / will have on sale
Monday. To make room for these goods
we will make a cut in price on our al
ready well assorted stock o. household
furniture. We would advise an inspec-
tion OF these goods before buying else
where. We have stationed an agent in
the east TO buy at auction and private
sale whenever there are bargains to be
sold; so hereafter will be able TO fur
nish your house for you at eastern
prices II. Strasburger. 1915 W. Park
street
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Grand Concert

A grand concert will be given by the
Presbyterian church at the Auditorium
on Friday evening, May %. This will
be the musical treat of the season. The
following is the programme:
!. Overture. Bergstrom's Orchestra
Messrs. Began. Selleck, Doering,
Dwyer.
3. Selection. Boston Montana Band
4. Spanish Song. Two Began
5. selection. ...............Aeo octet
Mrs. Butler. Miss Shaw. Miss
Verona, Miss Coy, Mr. Jah-
refs. Mr.. Paynter. Mr..
Butler, Mr.. Krager.
s. Solo. Miss Edna Dwyer
Z. SeNtette from Lucia Di Lammer-
moor. Miss Finn. Miss Reznor, Mr..
Pooley. Mr.. Coombs, Mr.. Selleck,
Mr.. Doering.
s. Selection 49,. Boston Montana Band
2. Miserere-Chorus Mrs Butler. Miss
Dwyer and Chorus
10. selection. ................Elk Quartet
Admission. so cents
Opening and souvenirs AZ prahr,ar
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Bitter Root Valley Farms.

Fruit. Hay. Grain and Stock Farms in
the Bitter Root Valley for sale. Write to
or call on CHARLES L COWELL.
Real Estate and Loans. MissoulA. Mont
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
POLICEMEN ON BIKES
Almost the Entire Force Is Learning
to Ride the Wheel.
THE CHIEF TAKES A SPIN
His Clever Work on the Seductive
Thing Was a Complete Surprise
to Those Who We're Pre-
pared for a Laugh.
HE CHIEF TAKES A SPIN

Almost the entire Butte police force is
learning to ride the perilous but seductive
bicycle. Every evening most of the mem
bers of the day force go down on the lev
ell road which runs from the athletic
grounds to the race track. They can be
seen there in all stages of development.
Some have become experts, others arc
just getting the hang of the thing and
others are just learning. The experts en-
tice beginners down there and lhen stand
aside to laugh at their efforts to ride.
There was a job put up on Chief If 70
lice Tebo the other evening. but the chief
turned the laugh in good shape. The po-
llcemen who have learned to ride thought
IL would be awful funny to see their
worthy chief graphing with the wheel. SO
they got him down to the fiat to watch
the boys ride, and finally persuaded the
chief to try 1t once. The chief did have a
little difficulty in mounting the resky
thing. but after he got safely I'M the sad
die he didn't do a thing but ride away
like a whirlwind. There wasn't a man on
the whole force who could explain IL or
understand ii. They were certain that the
chief had not been on the wheel before.
and yet he double-dscounted them all.
The chief rode three or four miles and
then turned around and came back to
the gang. He didn't say anything and
never cracked a smile. But he confided to
some of his friends afterward that, al
though he had never been on any of these
new-fangled wheels before, yet years ago
he was an expert rider of the big high
wheel which was in vogue then, styled
the velocipede. and he gave the first exhi-
bition of riding a wheel ever given in
Butte. 1t was in the old pavilion before a
vast audience. years and years ago. and
the future chief of police won many
plaudits by the way in which he turned
somersaults on the wheel, dove off it and
jumped on again, stood on his head while
he made a complete circuit, and perform
ed numerous other daring tricks. The
chief had not kept up his practice but
to ride the new wheel was nothing to
him.
Clyde Coulter is acknowledged to be the
best rider on the force as yet. Clyde
the electric lights on Broadway in front
of the city jail, after most people had
gone to bed. Officers Barch, Stoneberg,
Captain Waters and Detective Henry
Wey are getting to be first-class riders,
while Assistant City Clerk Wales and
officer ]. j. Anderson are just beginning
City Treasurer Yoder is also a pretty
good rider, and City Clerk Mcmillan is
thinking of trying 1t a whirl Mayor
Thompson has not yet consented to VEN
ture on a wheel but a strong effort is be-
ing made TO induce him to do so. Acting
City Attorney barron is an expert at it, |
and so is County Clerk Johnson.
All these officials and hundreds of plain !
citizens and ctizennes can be seen every
evening that is pleasant down on the |
fiat.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24

All the ladies Of members Of the Ca
madam institute are requested TO meet
AT the institute room on Monday even
ing for the purpose Of organizing a
social cluh.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
A Rip Roaring
Red Hot, Sensational ~
Spring Slaughter Sale


That's Nothing
will pale insignifcance before
In The great race tor commercial popoe to keep
There's days left the will
and the unusual aeness the this
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Ore Producers, Take EOtiss!

G G. &c {. s GHSD Butt, Samoling Works
Sample and buy Copper. Silver Ci,.d and lie ID
ores. +. -. Box 20 Oflce-Scotg isuilding
Coz. Hami ton aD1 GTaRlIs sRsesss. GkO. IL
CASEY. Manager.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24

DR.. o. B. Whitford now has a part
ner in the person of r. H. Davidson,
NJ. D., graduate of the Eclectic school
of medicine, who has recently arrived
in Butte to assist DR.. Whitford in his
extensive practice. DR.. Davidson
comes with credentials from the school
of medicine whose graduates make a
success in the practice of their profess
sion. He is now located in the Balti-
more block, II West Park street, where
he can be found day or night to attend
to the many calls that DR.. Whitford
has been unable to respond to on ac-
count of each days hard work from
early morn until late at night The
Doctor has practiced four years in San
Francisco, leaving a lucrative practice
through the solicitation of DIR. Whit
ford, who has been utterly unable to
professionally attend to onehalf re-
quired of him.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
THE PLANT INCLUDES

IL boilers in first class condition.
/ Knowles air compressor, 1Ox7x12.
worthington compound condensing
steam pump IL " and 12l4x12x10.
i No. 2 Worth ngton jet condenser.
1 Knowles steam pump. 12x6x12.
1 Cameron steam pump. 7x5x12.
l Knowles steam pump. 7x5x12.
! Knowles duplex. 5lax3&x7.
No. 9 Knowles sinker.
The stamps are in batteries of ten
and although constructed for dry
crushing can. with little expense. be
arranged for wet crushing.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
Furniture and Carpet Sale.

Opening and souvenirs at Prahman
Dry Goods Co. tomorrow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
DOWN GO THE PRICES
ON EVERYTHING
FOR MEN AND BOYS

That's a
be foolish and would not believe us we said s0bu the price
tracted not the will be absolutely slaughtered Some thing
This slaughter sale will live the
with Wentydolar gold and them
n house absolutely free.
Watch the
the of Butte
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24

VIII you attend the republican ma
tional convention at ST. Louis? II so,
don't lose sight of the fact that by
taking the Burlington Route" via
Billings you will save 10 whole hours
over other routes. Special rates and
the best of accommodations.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-05-24
FOR SALE.
The Eighty-Stamp Milling Plant of
the Blue Bird Company.

BUILT BY FRASER & CHALMERS.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12

The finding of gold hearin.ouuartz
near the mouth of the Big Canyon on
the Clearwater promises to develop
into new mining camp. Samples
from "A newly discovered ledge on the
north bank of the Clearwater, opposite
the ledge recently found by j. Heres,
We're brought Into kendrick recently
and were pronounced by mining men
as good prospects. Mr.. HERES has IA
gang of men at work sinking a shaft
on the south bank, and t!.e ASSAY of
the ore ut IA depth OF five feet shows 81
in gold, 81 in silver aud s.. 81 in'copper
The mine has been named the Nez-
Perez Lode, The finding of the ledge
on the opposite side Of the river dis
pell> all belief that the hedge is merely
"A Slide, ~-Nezperce News.
All arrangements have been com.
pleted for the joint debate between
the lie Vision Debating Society aud
the A>otn Idle Hour Club, to take
place next Tuesday evening ut the
Baumeister Hall IN Asntin City. Lew.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12
Notice of Application tol Ferry
License.

To whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that we, James, l.. Arm-
strong and &. |. Cooper, Of Nez Perez
county, State of Idaho. the under
signed, will apply to the Honorable
Board of County Commissioners. of
NeZ Perez county. State OF Idaho, at
their regular meeting on the Second
Monday in April April l3th,) 1896, at
10 o'clock, II. m, at that day at the
County Court House, in the City of
Lewiston, Nez Perez County, State of
Idaho, for authority to erect, maintain
and take tolls upon a public ferry
across Clearwater river, in Nez Perez
Count! State OF Idaho said ferry
crossing to be at points on said river
about three.quarters of IA mile above
the mouth OF Lapwai creek: one of
SAID FONTS being on the north side of
said river, ut OF near the west line of
Indian allotment OF Phillip Jehu No.
la', in lot ;. Sec, 23, Up. rs n. X. 1,
W. Il. NJ and the otner point on south
side of said river, opposite said first
point and on unsurveyed land known
as 1.-THE boom" in Nez Perez county,
State OF Idaho.
Dated This 26th day of February, i96.
JAMES l.. ARMSTRONG.
L. |. COOPER
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12

i~ton Will he represented by \. Coburn,
W. " Wright, L. Nollmcr and &. Os-
utr-, and A~otlu = intellectual stand
ard viii bc supported hH j. j. Barker,
koht. Patterson, J. IL JONES aud +.
Naidfip. The question 20 he debated
l. that "idlruc~~ should toe prohibited
by Ia~, and work provided 10y the
state for those who cannot find en-
pigment for Themselves The enter
tainment promises 10 be very interest
ing, and Il large number viii attend
from lere.
X. Il. Hayes Post No. >, c. \. r..
aided by the ladies Of Relief Corps No.
:, afc preparing to give a grand social
ball and supper at the ODD Fellows
halI on Tuesday evening, April eth,
1896, for the purpose of raising funds
t" help in defraying the expenses of
the forthcoming Department Eucamp-
ment of the Grand Army and Woman :
Relief Corp, of Idaho, which will con.
venc in Lewiston mex. June. As this
assembly of the most prominent repre-
/ ,entative~ and delegates, coming from
all parts of the state, will doubtless he
/ of much benefit to our town, it is sin
ccrely and warmly hoped that our citi
zcns will take right cordial and Iowa
I interest III the coming important event
and do all in their united power tt
auXillarlc4 in their earnest efforts t.
make the approaching encalnnmen1
not only Il success, but also an homo,
to lewiston
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12

There's iellcr- each day tibet rise up
and say,
"Wot the weather's agoin to do:r
How 'Sure's Il gun, fore the winter
is done,
There'Il be ">kad," nv ice on the
Slough;n
Then Mr.. Hicks, the prophecy man,
Gets in his word NV advice
And figgers it out on Il Gorgeous
plan
BUT.
That don crt no ice.
En- some long-haired gent 18th
whiskers to rent,
Ill rise up an tell you how,
Long in 'siXty-siX," ice bout II foot
thick,
Grew a whole month later'n now,
es. now tibet he scretches his head
an thinks
1t sure done the same thing twice
In "Eighty' 1t done it agn, by
.jinks.
But
That uon't cut no ice
Its all we'll enough for the weather t,
bluff
Bout winter hein' over an
done,
An like spring 18th Its birds an
things
But m "A son of Il gun.
Sprlngtime weather in February!
Thets all very slick and nice
But Id like to say 'thout being con
trarv
THAT
Ii don't cut no ICE
--GESCTEIrN
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12
Fine Millinery.

The Misses Fcra from Spokane.
Wash, will be ut the Raymond hotel
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
a heautifui line of spring pattern hats,
in all the latest styles. VIII be pleased
to have all the ladies call
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12
Thoroughbred Running
Horse,
VCeCr eSCent!

Registered i'll Volume q, pa.e 222233,
Bruces American Sind Book. This
horSa will stand during the months o.
February, March and April at the Lew
iston Race Track For full infurnla-
ton address
STEWART BRos.,
Lewiston, Idaho.
Care of George Smolden.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12
Wanted.

Two persons can find on Idaho
street Il pleasant front room, and
board, reasonable. Inquire at this
office.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12
church Of st Stunislutts,
Lewiston, Idaho

Rev. Father NJ. Meyer, pastor. Mass
Oh every Sunday at 10 a. IN. Sunday
school immediately after the 10 O'Clock
services. Nespers at 4:30 p. m.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-12
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Lewiston, Idaho.
Services every sabbath at II O'Clock
a. m, ana 80 p. m. Sabbath school
meets immediately after morning serv.
ice. Mid week lecture each Wednes
day evening ut $50. Leroy w. Sihbet
min ster in charge
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-10-15
The Home Market.

Mckinley speaks with wisdom and
truth when he says "the home market is
the best market in the world" 1t is
the home market that opens factories,
and fills the land with consumers Of
farm products.
One great cause of the hard times is
the denial of these facts by the tariff re-
formers of 1894, who undertook to sell
the home market in exchange for the
markets of the world" The result
was that they lost the former and did not
gain the latter, so that the whole scheme
was lamentable failure.
The truth is that protection and reci-
procity have demonstrated their great
value to our home industries and for
eign trade The former achieved their
greatest prosperity under protection,
while 1892, when the Mckinley law was
in operation, was the banner year Of
our exchanges with foreign nations.
Comparing 1892 with 1896, the result
is rs follows:
Our exports fell from $1,000, 27S, 14S in
1892 to 1865, 200 4S7 in 1896, decrease
$167, OFT ,661; and our imports fell from
1927 ,402.4 62 in 1892 to $119,710.O24 in
1896, a decrease of SAT ,G92, 43S. The bal
ance of trade favorable to the United
States in 1892 was 500, S75, 96S; for the
fiscal year Just closed it was only $685.
400. 463, decrease of $1r9 1856, 223.
Thus the common experience of the peo-
pie shows the wisdom of taking care of
the home market, while the record dem
onstrates that with the market in n
fourishing condition the foreign markets
take care of themselves. The step to-
ward free trade was a colossal failure,
and an attempt to mend matters by
adopting the free and unlimited coinage
of silver would be even more stupen-
dous blunder. - Rochester Democrat
Chronicle.