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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
SAXTONS RIVER.

M. P. Barry went to Ticonderoga, N. Y.
Tuesday.
Frank Spaulding has entered the CONNER
cial college at Salem, Mass.
Tomorrow is flag day, do not forget tc
hang out the stars and stripes.
Mrs. Mary E. Lawrence advertised her en-
tire property at auction on November II.
Mrs. Edison of Binghamton, N. Y, and hel
sister, Mrs. Davis of Norwich, Conn.,, are
guests of Mrs. III. r. Wilbur.
Frank Moran is at work again for A. T
Pierce, having been absent several weeks al
his fathers home in Grafton.
The funeral of Little Marion Simonds wa:
held yesterday afternoon. The floral tributes
were many and very beautiful.
Mr.. Alexander has been at work this week
cleaning up the wooden mill. Can 1t be the
wheels are to move again soon.
George Morrison took to Boston last week
Is head of cattle and returned Wednesday
and reports sales slow and prices very low.
The Christion Endeavorers of the Baptist
church cooperate with the Congregations
society in the entertainment of the guests OF
the latter organization Friday Of this week.
The Baptist Christian Endeavor appointed
the following delegates to the Black River
Union, viz Charles G.. Holmes, Charles r.
Harris and his wife, Miss Mary Hill, Mrs.
AuSJlu ar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bancroft go to Worcester
Mass, Saturday, to New York Monday ano
thence to Buffalo for the winter. We shall bt
glad to see them in June. The Steeles wen
Friday noon.
At this writing Friday at IL A. NJ, the
weather favors very large attendance at the
annual meeting of the Black River Union o.
Christion Endeavorers this afternoon and
evening.
Fred G.. Rand has had his corn fodder cut
up to feed his horses. This he had done last
year and fed it to them once day as long rs
it lasted and reports favorable; let others try
it and report.
George Davis of New York, a former stu
dent at the Vermont Academy, is spending
few days with Homer Nourse. He came to
Vermont to attend the marriage of his broth
er, Asa Davis to Miss Alma Fisher of West
muster.
The whist club met with Mr.. and Mrs. F
Is. Scofield on Wednesday evening. Nc
prizes were offered but had there been Mis-:
c. Wiley would have carried offthe honors by
score of AZ, while J. w. Graves had to b.
satisfied with the BOBBY, score Is. Next week
Friday evening they will meet with MIR. anC
Mrs. Lewis Tenney.
When our home merchant presents YOU
with his bill don't allow the hair ON your spi
nal column 10 rise like porcupine quilts ant
chances are he trusted you for shirt on you
back and groceries to keep your family
Speak kindly of him who has accommodate,
you, for you must remember that you like Il
have Others pay you cheerfully. y man whos'
temper rises to 80 degrees in the shade, when
asked for Just account is a good man-not /,
trust.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
Death of Mrs. A. H. Fisher.

This community was surprised and
shocked to learn Friday afternoon of the
unexpected death of Charlotte M, wife of
A. H. Fisher of this place. She died in
St. Margaret's Home, Boston, Thursday
forenoon at II o'clock, where she went on
Tuesday of last week to have surgical
operation performed. She rallied from
the operation and seemed doing so well
that Mr.. Fisher, who was with her, came
home Wednesday. Thursday morning he
received telegram that Mrs. Fisher was
much worse, and he took the first train he
could but did not reach Boston until sew
eral hours after her death.
Mrs. Fishers home until Is years ago,
when she married Mr.. Fisher had always
been in Middlebury. Her maiden name
was Charlotte M. Russell, and her first
husbands name was P r. Fletcher.
The funeral will be from the house to-
morrow afternoon, Rev. D. L. Sanford
officiating, with interment at Oak Hill Gem
etery. -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
Black River Union.

The eighth annual meeting Of Black
River Union took place at Saxtons River
on Friday. About 125 delegates and men,
bcrs from the different societies OF the
Union were present.
The opening praise service was conduct
ed by George WEIGH Of Bellows Falls. A
hearty greeting was given the convention
by Herbert Barry Of Saxtons River and
the response was given by the president.
Mrs. Ernest Parsons of Bellows Falls gave
strong paper on "Service for Christ )"
Charles A. Boyd Of Randolph, Mass, one
on s.Service in the Church" and Rev. Mr..
Fullerton of Bellows Falls spoke on "Serv-
ice in the Sunday school,"
The address by Mrs. Matilda Bolster Of
Cambridgeport on "Service for our asso-
ciate members was much enjoyed as was
the next paper on "Service for our neigh
bors' by Miss Ruth Sargent OF Chester.
The officers elected for 1862 were
Mrs. Hattie Farr of Saxtons River presi-
dent; Frank G. Day, secretary; Albert l..
Ware, Chester, treasurer. Old board of
lookout committee was appointed. The
convention accepted the invitation Of the
Proctorsville society to hold its next meet
ing with them.
The evening session was opened with
praise service led by Albert Ware of Ches-
ter. Miss Edith Foster of Saxtons River
gave most interesting paper on Echoes
from Rutland" The address of the even
ing was given by Rev: G. B. Lawton Of
Bennington. His subject was 1.-The two
fold aim of the Endeavorers" and he was
listened to by very large audience. His
talk was most interesting and helpful and
the Endeavorers will ever be glad to hear
him speak. The conservation service was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Chaplin of Saxtons
River.
Those present from Bellows Falls were
Ira Adams, Miss Jennie Pelkey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferguson, Mr.. Newell, Miss May
Stuart, w. f. Brown, John White, Ethel
Fullerton, Ruth Cove, Abbie Leonard,
Nettie Davis, Eddie Forbes, Mrs. Irving
Hoar, Mrs. Pond, S. F. Robinson, Clara
George, Mr.. and Mrs. WEIGH, The Misses
Spaulding, Lizzie Dean, Nellie Davis.
The delegates and visiting Endeavorers
were most pleasantly entertained by the
Saxtons River people.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
PERSONALS.

G. E. Howard is in Fitchburg, Mass.
Edward Osgood was in Ticonderoga,
N. Y, Monday.
Miss Clark of Bethel is the guest of
Mrs. A. j. Damien.
Mrs. O. Day returned Saturday from
trip to South Boston.
Edward Moran is now tagging trains at
the toll bridge crossing.
John Kennedy of Rutland is visiting his
sister, Mrs John Kelley.
Mrs. c. H. Sawyer returned Tuesday
from weeks visit Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Carney of Boston
are visiting at P. E. Griffin's.
E. G. Gotta of Williamsville passed Sun
day with his brother, E. e. Gotta.
Miss Kate Corbett of Springfield has
been visiting friends in town this week.
S. w. Wilder is spending ten days in
Maine, visiting Portland and other places.
Miss Mildred Booth went to Montpelier
Wednesday for visit Of few weeks with
her mother.
Mrs. M. A. Nutting and Miss Lucy re-
turned from Montpelier yesterday, accom-
panied by Mrs d. A. Guptil.
Wallace Green, formerly telegraph
operator at Cold River, now Of Fitchburg,
was married to Boston lady last week.
Miss Lizzie V. Knox, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. E. E. Gould re-
turned to her home in Worcester, Mass,
last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. X. Labaree and G.. w.
Labaree spent last week in South Royalton,
the guests of Mrs. Labaree'S sister, Mrs.
Elvira Brownell.
Hubbard Gibson, wife and little daughter
of Glens Falls, while taking a carriage
drive through this vicinity, visited her
father, II. 0. Thatcher, while on their re-
turn home Wednesday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
Good Words for Rheumatic Cure.

Poultney, VT, October 80, '96.
w. A. Truax,-Sir
Some six weeks ago l was laid on my
back with rheumatism, | was advised by
Andrew Joubert to try your Rheumatic
Cure, so l bought Six bottles of him.
am now working every day. What will
you furnish me the medicine for by the
dozen, as my friends want some Of it.
And oblige,
E. l.. PATRICK.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
Rheumatism Immediately Relieved.

Neurotic Oil gives immediate relief from
rheumatism. Alex Crosby of Burlington.
VT, who has been a great sufferer, says
Having the rheumatism in my hand so j
could not hold hammer tried bottle of
your Neurotic Oil, which gave me immediate
relief. On sale at all reputable drug stores.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31
One Neglected Detail.

"No, sir, said the man who was
chewing a long straw, 81 amt satisfied
yet. l don't think AIRY one O. them con.
ventions went fur enough.
81 thought you regarded the future
very hopefully"
II did fur time. But in the excite,
ment we overlooked things tibet orter "a
been done. 1t never occurred ter me a,
the time, but We made big mistake by
not havin plank put inter the platform
maxim it ag'in the law fur it ter rain
ON mans hay when he's gone ter town
ter tend p'litical meetin. Wash.
ington Star.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31

''More money" is the delusive cry of
the silverites in their campaign for
cheap dollars But they do not attempt
to show how 16 to free coinage law,
which would put our 5000. 900, 600 gold
at premium of nearly 90 per cent and
drive it 81 cut of circulation, could pos
sible give us more money than we have
now
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-31

IiE Prices For Farmers Products.
The Chautauqua News Of Sherman,
N. Y, contains in its latest number an
advertisement which we copy free Of
charge:
WAR PRICES.
In order to assist those who believe in the
"white metal will pay the following prices
in
MEXICAN SILVER DOLLARS
(no change given) for live stock and produce
delivered at Sherman
Steers weighing LOCO pounds
or over, fine and fat.......6 cents per pound
Heifers weighing $50 pounds
over. fine and fat.......5 cents per pound
Sheep fat and heavy........5 cents per pound
Lambs fat and heavy. ......711 cents per pound
Veals, fine and fat...........8 cents per pound
Pigs weighing 100 to l5O
pounds. ..... .........512 cents per pound
Best Holstein milk cows.....s50 per head
No. creamery butter..... % cents per pound
Fine factory cheese..........1 10 cents per pound
These dollars contain more pure silver than
the United States dollar.
eg Those who deliver stock in droves
should bring an extra horse to draw home
their money.
Dated Aug. l.
A. b. SHELDON.
Mr.. Sheldon is able to do what he
promises to do. He is giving the farm
ers of Chautauqua the benefit Of the in.
fated prices which the advocates of o
so cent dollar desire and is doing it
without asking the United States gov
eminent to become repu iator and a
swindler.
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FOR HOLIDAY WORK

New Art Silks price &c. New Stamped Linens Flo Floss all
Commode and Seboard Scarf
REMEMBER-Tha get first class Crayon Portrait free
a
Of town for S. and upwards
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WAR PRICES
MEXICAN SILVER DOLLARS

In order to assist those who believe in I'll
"white metal" will pay the following pric
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22
new YoHK STOCK MARX sT.

New York, Feb. 2l.-To-day's stock
market fell slightly below yesterdays
record III point of activity and the
course Of prices, while somewhat
giraffe. reflected strong undertone
The real tendency Of values was OBJ
secured by the approach Of the double
holiday which caused traders on both
sides Of the account to clean up their
contracts. The market closed quiet
but strong ia tone, with the net
changes advanced as a rule. Specuia-
ton in bonds, while less active than on
Thursday, footed up large total
NEw YoRE. Feb. 81. Money on call
easy at 3N4 per cent; Is1t osn Fer ceu5,
closed ,st per cent. Prime mercantile
paper 51<Qz7 per cent. Sterling sxchange
dull bit steady, with actual business In
banker bills at 875S14 87s4 for dem and
and 4.66L 4 Sg1l for 90 DAYS. Posted rate.
<s7Q4 87sf !, nd 4.881zG4.S9 Commercial
bills 485 Is. Bar silver 65A. Silver Ger
tificates 67N. Mexican dollars =. Gov
eminent bonds firm. State bonds dull
Railroad bonds strong.
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= = ear All soa1o "a. family All 60.

short ear sl1 50@1250: family SLIGO.
Butter-Firm West tern dairy -;
do creamery 1921; do. factory S59 70,
Elgins 81; imitation creamery 1i@15;
State dairy Is; do creamery 13@179
Cheese steady: large State 6M10A;
full skims 2@3
Eggs Firm: State and Pennsylvania
13AnI815: ie-honse 81 7a6a2 S., western
fresh 1871; Southern I2k0l2M.
Tallow Steady; city (SS per package
1916. country packages iree) 3 lold, as
TO quality.
Patroleam- Weaker. United closed 81 81:
refined New York =; Philadelphia and
B fillmore 81 o.; do In bulk Si55.
Rice Firm domestic fair to extra 81
as Japan 8szGa4
Molasses Firm; New OIL ans open ket-
tie, good 10 CHI ice 29a137
Pea uts Steady fancy licked Sd do
nestle 4@5.
Z Fights TO Liverpool qui.t--Cotton by
s cam sd; grain 3D..
Pig Iron Quiet; Southern s1l.75@13e5
North American i9.00@l350
Copper Firm; brokers i Is; exchange
$1075DI1 90.
Lead--Stsady; brokers 50 co; exchange
Tin-Quiet; straights s1s.s5G1335;
plates asy
.,pelter-Quiet; domestic 500.
Go ton seed Oti--DuU ana nOmlHdlS
prime crude 21M22; prime crude b
ST.; off grades 2o02l56 butter grades 2S.h
prime 90: summer yellow 26M264. off sum
me yellow 2415 ked; prime white ~
q ked
Coffee-Spot Rio dull No. I, 131l; mild
dull Cordova 16M@I7M.
Sugar-Raw firm; fair refining 3M;
centrifugal, 96-test 4S3k refined, firm.
M. 6, "a; No. Z, 1916; No g. ~;
No. 9, AZ No. 10, ~; No IL, 16: No. ~
y; No ID, 3 1915 No. IA, SO; Mould a 81;
standard A ~; confectionery a ~; cut
loaf 5ss; crushed 59s; powdered 81; gran
utated S. cubes 5
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Cash auetgflons were as follows:
Elsur Barely stead; spring patents
e f0aT3 5. sgsaighss ss40Gg.55, winter
qaten; 81 40 3.50: winter it aighf 81 20G
B 85. exDort bakers 20 0DG2.2o WI IT.
No. ggrfDg. GzL403K No. 3, spring
Nc. .. white 2sh No. 8 sello. - Oats
No. ). 1874. Nc. white 2isln221 20, B,
white 19aln2sj Rye-Na. 2, IS. Barley
No o. nominal, No. 8. 251zGs37 D d; No,
4. 26a29 + o D. Fiax-ssad-No /, Oh.
Prime III othg seed S3 700. Pork mess,
par bill, ~ sT1sg s001. Lard--l0 lbs s,.45.
Short r'b sides tioossj sSl01515. cry.
sslted shoulders (boxs5) 4a<05 short clear
sides (boxed1 5x0s5% Whisky, dietill-
ers' finished goods per aglion iz2
aSs7 49,
NE8 YnRs feb ri -Ft9al- Dali, easy:
si6y mill patents 5l3 n 455; winter atents
SO ssQ401 city mi ii clears 4.l5DA 25. win
ter sfraaiglata Minnesota patents 50 go
g3.75 Minnesota BAKERS ~ gO832 spring
low grades 81 S0le2 co. winter extras 81 IS
@3.23. winter low grade ~ 30G2 %.
RE fear qulst; snpsrfne s26O@2 Is;
fancy 81. 7002.g0.
BuckwEeas foar ffm; spot sf33; buck
Wheat steady ST 39N4t.
Corn meal firm yellow western coarse
70 braDdyw Ne Ss21
Rye--Quiet; No. western 4e0z3 State
delivered 4sidrs3. 4aaesass
b .rley Firm: western =; mailing 4tl47;
feeding 35G33 choice
Barley matt Firm nd n Ininal; western
1874
and sleyarOr - o b; - No. North-
err 73N delivered no. / hard II 55ss; NJ. 2
Northern ia elevator; opfl0na-=Aos--
red FEBRUARY cl 4sed 72ls arch closed
72sz; April - nay 5iGn7i d. q close ,7i1s::
June closed 70sz; July 70 9 l6@7uH CLOSED
Gss..rn-spot, No. o. in elevator. -afioat;
No = hite ia ievator mixsd in ele-
vatos: yellow 365Ss137. steamer yellow =
In evator steamer mixed 3jMf No B
SSH; options February closed 8691; April
-: May 38n36A. closed 36L JuLe clos d
351< July 3e55s attn, closed o111s.
Oats Sp0t quiet, firm: No. q. 25s9N25I5:
No delivered z69sa2sM- No. 8 2tN No. .
white u; No 3 white 26, track white 26@
20. track white tate - options February
cloaed 25sl; Marcn closed asa; May x514
@25sk, closed z5ss.
Hay Firm -ninring 1850; good to
choice Timothy 991 90
1894 crop, 216a45s, 1895 10 400; Pacific
coast, 1874 crop, s5s@4ls: 1895 crop 4n8
Hides- Dull wet sailed New Orleans
selected A. TO 05 pc fads 20D25, California,
ia; s5aIvss on III BueDps Ayres dry, goa
"a lbs 10, Texas, dry, 1880 lbs, 0.
Leather STEADY. Esm lock sole, Bueno
Ayres, light aud heavy weights, 20; acids
2l@23
Wool Steady; domestic fleece 16G2s,
PULLED 10 Is
Coal Quiet
Beef STEADY; family slI.00012 90; ex-
ira mess 81 as; beef nams &c. packet
~ So: city extra India mess sI6M17.50
Cut usaIs-SteadY picked bellies SO
6as: shoulders ~; hams ssu9.
l4arsl--tsadv. western steam closed st
5.70M 7,72llz city at =; options May $500,
RI field stsayd: TO the continent 81 0,SouCh
American $8.25; compound 4AM5.
Pork--DuIls old mess SO 25010.50,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22
.AarEaaRE

BALTIMORE Feb 2l.--giour- Quiet
bnt quiet, Western superfine $2.55Gg1. 40.
do extra Sc 9JGa8 80 ; family s360aa So
winter wheat patent "A 90, spring wheat
patent -, do. spring wheat straight
az 1905 60
Vi heat Dul ard e 81: epof 73M b a..
March 73s4 asked: 4av 7l15G7l5s; steamer
No red Southern wheat ~ s2Inpte
1855 do on grade 7l074.
Corn Stea spot, Hebru rY 3 $685.
March 50 \ 655S6 April 8 Qa841s; May 341s
03; steamer mixed 22l32A Southern
white core $685.; dc yellow corn, S3@24
Oats Easier; No. Q white western rs;
No. mixed western do rs
Rye-Duil and irregular; No 2, 44G4o
for near by; 470l48 for western.
Hay--SteadYs choice Timothy sic asked.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22
Labor 7aVIng Devices

Letter files, invoice flies, hlelng cases,
FLEEING cabinets, figeou-h0le cabinets docu-
ment fses, document envelopes, le Ter bas-
ketsi waste paper baskets, letter scales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22
LOCAL STOCK MARKET.

RALRIsH, N. O., Feb. 81.
sraora BID AsKRD.
Nortn Carolina ga I26 l27k
North Carolina As, IU4 ieo
w. N. G. Il. X. 6's, IL LIZ AZ
North Carolina Railroad stock, lkO Jzo
Raleigh g. CASTOR So, lU5 IVA
Raleigh u CASTOR Railroad.
Seaboard Airline Railroad,
CITY OF Raleigh 6's, 1867, ~ iVo
City of Raleigh 6's, 1877, loO w.
N. c. Agricultural Society SIS, ~
Citizens National Bank, lz0 10
Commercial Il Farmers Bank, ~ izo
National Bank of Raleigh. lzU izo
Raleigh savings Bank, 10y leg ,
Raleigh Cotton Mills, 1874 lo11H
Caraleigh Cotton Mills, 70 IVY
Caraleigh Phosphate works, 10 Ivy
No. Ia. Car Company stock, %
The Mills Manufacturing Co..
prefarred, -
Peace Institute, 5V "
Raleigh Gas Light Company, 20 90
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NAVAL STORES.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.--Ro5Tu Quiet;
strained. comma to good SIS 91l.6z1a
Tnrpentine-Quiet at 29a1GB293.
CHARLRsT0N, Feb. Il - Es0sin rm st
S1.00@1.35
TurpeuGine-Firm st 265&.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 2lRotin frm.
strained s1.25; good strained $50. spsT-
It's steady at 2SL ar. Tar firm at 81
Turpenrine Hothirg doing.
SAVANNAH. Feb 2f.--Sp1r1rs rurpentine
firm at 81; sales $50
Eogin firm: water white s2.2S; window
glass 81 I21S; N, 81. %. Nc, 49,; X, *i.7s; Z,
les; FL, sl.6O; q, $3.50 Il. s1.40: u, sl.30: ID,
e1.20: g. 81 90.
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High Grads Blank Books

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22
A General Cleaning Up on AL
the Markets.
AND PRICES WERE ERRATIC
Y cry Little New Business was
Attempted.
ANOTHER SLUMP IN COTTON
The Uncertainty Regarding the Eftectof
the Cold Weather Upon Wheat
Creates Heavy Grain
Market.

New York, Feb. 21--The cotton mar
ket opened irregular with near post
tions showing an advance of 4 points
and the late months a decline of 2@4.
For the rest of the session the market
was fairly active on evening up local
and outside interests in antlclI > ton
OF the holiday and closed steady at a
net loss of 409 points. Very little new
business was attempted, traders wish
ing to avoid responsibilities with the
market to be closed two days IN sue
cession in this country while leaving.
the Liverpool market open and subject
to changes.
NFw Yof
NEW YORK. February 2 l--s5olton-Spot
closed dull: middlsDs aplands ~, inla
dIin0 gulf s16, sales 200 bales.
Futures opened barely steady; sales -
200 bales.
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NEW ORLEANS.
LIVRRPuNA

LIVERPOOL
LIVERPOOL, February II. Ais ?. NJ
ssetton-Spot, increased dem md, prices
higher: American mild Ing 13-i6d: coed
middling g I'd. mertcan middIlng
AID, low mid1ling 4 1891, good ordinary
1884, ardinary B sd
sales of the iAy wsra $4,000 bales, OF
which 1 .0G3 bales were for speculation and
export. ana Lclu6sd II, lOO bales amer
can: receipts 900 bales, inc nd ng 30
bales American
anturas closed quiet but steady at the
advance
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HEADQUARTERS FOR
OFFICE SUPPLIES.
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE STATE

Writing papers, envelopes box papers,
legal cap papers, TO Is cap paper, pen and
pencil tablets, note books, mucilage, inks,
ink stands mucilage stands, &c.
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Rails AND PAupUeE mAAh MI

GRAIN AM PRODUCE MAhhET
CHICAGO.
Chicago, H., Feb. 2l.The uncer-
tainty regarding the effect OF the cold
weather upon winter wheat and the
unwillingness of traders to carry
stocks over the holiday, created ra,th-
err heavy wheat market to-day and
prices at the close showed about nc
decline. Corn and oats were firmer
and advanced V and u respectively
Provisions also made slight advances.
February 81
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22

WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
NEW YoRK. Feb 2l.--The weekly state
ment of the Associated Banks shows the
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UP-TQ.DATE
SpEGaLTlES

We can furnish you with nTthing in the
stationery line, copying presses, copying
boozs, copying press stands
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-22

February 81.
sas1&Aa eIt4dl1ssg duBsA6asas
Baltimore enll, i, 4s2 lsasss
orfois steady, Ills, 2, l55 bates
asst9E qlies, ~, Tale
Ntlnssns6s0 quiet III, LIT bales
Pntsadelonsa q isr, ~, z83 bales
ssagsnnaa firn. 9-in, l,S3 ba g.
Ssw CgI4aue easg ~, 5. 22S6 "a es,
Angas1a quiet, a59, aa3 bales
Charleston qniet, II, I'll bales
New Y0-k dull 755k, bales.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-12-04
Use Ants to Close Wounds.

In Oriental countries simple methods
are popular. Antiseptic surgery has
AZ yet obtained no foothold. While
the japanese adopted all the most
scientific methods Of treating gunshot
wounds In the recent war. the Chinese
soldiers much preferred to use charms.
or "hoodoos." A popular method OF
curing their wounds was to bum up .
mouse and put the ashes in the soldier's
wound. A Chinaman believes thai he
can destroy warts on his hands II he
steals something. He also thinks he
can cure a colo II he turns the soles Of
his shoes uppermost when he goes to
bed.
In Arabia when the native surgeon
wishes to bring together the edges OF Q
gaping wound they hunt up few large
ants. The native surgeons are. as .
rule, barbes- The ant, held with
pair Of forcepe, opens its mandihles
wide and as soon as 1t comes In con.
tact with anything closes them to-
gether with all its might. The edges
Of the wound are brought as near to-
gether az possible and the ant Is al
lowed to bite. The ants body 70
shipped OF, but he does not seem to
mind that, and the head still retains
Its grip.
Natives are frequently seen with
wounds healing. held together with
seven or eight ants heads.