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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
NOT WELL TAKEN.

The Wheeling Register says: mo
man who has any comprehension of
the facts of the case doubts that if
there had been no change in the Nc
Kinley tariff the government would
be confronted with a larger deficit
than now exists.
From this we learn that a deficit
does now actually exist. 1t has tax
en- long time for Democrats to learn
to admit the truth.
But there is another phase of the
issue raised by the Register to which
we wish more especially to refer.
Suppose all claimed to be true, sup
pose the government to have been to-
tally bankrupt, suppose that instead
OF surplus Democrats had found a
great, yawning deficit, would either
contingency be a good excuse for
their failure to provide for the needs
Of the government? They had abso-
lutte power-both houses of Congress
and the executive. Why did not
they provide a remedy? The plea
that there would have been a deficit
had they not tinkered with the reve-
nues is not well taken. 1t is plead
ing the baby act in the first degree
and is not accepted by the people.
Let US see what Republicans would
have done under similar circunistan-
ces.
In 1861 the Republican party took
control of the government. The ma
ton was rent in twain. Several
States had passed ordinances of Sc
cession. For at least two years the
Treasury had been empty and 6 per
cent government bonds, interest and
principal payable in gold, were 10 to
20 per cent below par. Even English
bankers would not lend us money.
President Buchanan suggested and
advised-urged that the public do
main almost the entire country west
OF the Mississippi River, be mort
gagged in order to secure a loan Of
SIS, 900, 600.
As.was said of Hamilton, Republican
statesmen "smote the rock Of finance
and stream of revenue burst forth. >,
The most gigantic war of modern
times was brought to a successful is
sue and from what had been regarded
as confederation of states a mighty
nation arose. Prosperity smiled up
on the people. Progress waved her
magic wand and mills and factories
and town and cities sprang into ex.
lstence, Mountains ceased to be bar
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
COME DEE

The Hinton Herald becomes ran
DANGEROUSLY exuberaut and hvsteri-
cally enthusiastic over what it inn
AGNES is the hattering prospect of
Democratic success in this State. No
one has been charging Democrats
with having been so VERY bad. but
their record is not clean by a lone
shot. They forget about the public
printing scandal in which the late
Henry S. Walker figured TO his own
advantage. They have no recollec-
ton of the gubernatorial steal the
tive" infamy, the Wetzel County
ballot scratching, and divers otbe,
unsavory matters, which we should
not have mentioned had not they
charged the last Legislature with fail.
ing to provide for the needs Of the
State, when they well know that ev.
cry account was overdrawn and that
the money appropriated was used 70
cover up their rascality.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

Republican State Convention.

Pursuant to the instructions of the
State Republican Central Committee,
and the call of the National Republican
Committee, State convention of dele
gated representatives of the Republican
party of West Virginia viii be held in
he city of Clarksburg, in the county of
Harrison, on Thursday, the 18th day of
May, 1896, at 10 O'Clock noon, for the
purpose of electing four delegates-at-
large and four alternates- at-large to rep
resent this State in the National Repub-
lican convention, to be held in the city
of st. Louis, Missouri, on the 10th day of
June, 1896.
1t is recommended that the basis of
representation in said convention be one
vote for each 100 votes and fraction
thereof greater than fifty, cast for Presi-
ident Benjamin Harrison in 1892
1t is recommended that each county
choose as many delegates to said CON
vention as will equal the number of
votes 1t will be Untitled to cast therein;
and that the chairman of each Republi-
can county committee call convention
in his county, or other proper meeting,
to choose delegates to the State conYen-
ton; in which county conventions or
meetings the cooperation of all persons
is invited who purpose hereafter to act
with the Republican party in its efforts
to prone te : protection to American
workingman, American agriculture and
American industries; system of reci-
procity, good government in the State
and nation, and return of prosperity.
VIM. NJ. o. DAWSON,
GEO. w. ATKINSON, Chairman.
Secretary
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
FoItz Findings.

The farmers are busy planting corn.
The public schools have all closed
in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Ben. F. Sperow and wife,
spent Thursday with the family OF
the P NJ. at this place.
Miss Lille Byers visited her par
ents on Saturday and Sunday last.
Miss Minnie Daily has returned
from visiting friends in your city.
Mrs. James Darby, of your city,
spent the day with relatives here on
Monday last.
Rev. Hockey, of Shepherdstown,
preached for us at the school house
Sunday last. He is a very interest
ing speaker and has a full house.
Miss B. M. Foltz spent few days
Iast week with friends at Marlowe.
Quite number of young folks from
this village embraced the opportunity
of hearing the Evangelist Sunday
night.
Mr.. George L. Baker, of Manassas,
Va, spent last week with his par
ents near Marlowe.
What might have been a serious
accident occurred here on last Sat
urday evening. While Mrs. Welshans
and daughter were driving up to the
store at this place, the horse became
frightened and in turning around up
set the buggy and threw them over a
bank. They were somewhat bruised
and shaken up, but not seriously hurt
The Herald has more subscribers
than any other paper that comes to
this Office. 1t is welcome visitor
every Saturday night. A. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
Why They Argue.

Shouldn't there be "foot milliners?"
What name can better suggest we'll
fitting, stylish shoes for ladies than
foot milliners?"
Foot milliners" is, however, abso-
lutely a new phrase which John Lyons,
the up-to-date shoemaker, is first to
adopt. He has the New Woman, +"
Twentieth Century" Coming
Woman" and similar titles applied
to ladies' shoes.
Miss Maggie Hunter, who has ar
rived from Baltimore to take charge
of the ''head milliners,' will be very
glad to meet and serve her old GUS
toners in Martinsburg, with the very
latest up-to-date, stylish trimmed
hats.
Good quality at reasonable prices.
at the old reliable shoe and millinery
store. JOHN LYONS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
What We Inherit

We are not to blame for. We cannot
be held responsible for the DISPOSE
tons and tendencies which we derive
from our ancestors, nor are we res
ponsible for the germs of disease
which may manifest themselves in
our blood as heritage from former
generations. But we are responsible
if we allow these germs to develop in
to serious diseases which will impair
our usefulness and destroy our hap
piness. We are responsible if we
transmit to our descendants the dis
ease germs which it is possible for us
TO eradicate by the use Of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. the one true blood purifier.
This medicine has power to make
rich, red blood and establish perfect
health in place of disease.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
OFFICIAL CALL.
HEADQUARTERS OF

HEADQUARTERS OF
REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DIST. OF W. VA
Att meeting of the Republican Con
gressional Committee for the Second
District of West Virginia, held at Pied
mont on the 10Th day of March, 1896, il
was ordered and notice Is hereby given
that delegate convention will be held
in Grafton, In the county of Taylor, on
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1896,
at 10 o'clock a. M, for the purpose OF
electing two delegates and two alternates
to represent the Second District in the
National Republican Convention, TO be
held in city of st. Louis, Mo-, on the 18th
day of June, 1896.
1t is recommended that the basis of
representation in said convention be one
for every fifty (50) voters and fraction
Thereof greater than twenty-five (25) cast
for Hon. Benjamin Harrison, in 1892 for
President.
Please take such measures as may be
necessary to have your county represent
ed in the convention.
MARION F. HALL,
J.. NJ. LAFoLLETTE, Chairman,
Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

If a small bottle of Shaker Diges-
tive Cordial does you no good. don't
buy large one.
prove all things; hold fast that
which is good" It's not good for
everybody, only for the thin, pale,
sick, weak and weary. For those
who are starving for want of digested
food. For those who cannot get fat
or strong, because their stomachs do
not work as they ought to.
There are people, millions of them,
whom Shaker Digestive Cordial will
cure.
Food makes strength. muscle. brain,
blood, energy after it is digested.
If not digested, it will do you no
good at all.
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps
your stomach to digest your food
and cures indigestion permanently.
When you We tried small bottle,
you can tell.
Sold by all druggists. Trial bottle
10 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
Revealed by a New Ray.

A good many newspapers advocate
the nomination of Mckinley on the
Republican side and VIM. London
Wilson on the Democratic side. It's
not bad idea, as the voice of the
whole country could then be heard
decisively. And, oh! my. just i'm
agine the "drap' we'd hear. In re-
ferring to the nominations l must add
that "the race is not always to the
swift, or the battle to the strong and
Hurrah! for our own Elkins.
IF not accomplished before our new
mayor Evans walks triunphantly
into his new Office, l hope one of his
first acts will be to order the streets
cleared of dogs-from the registered
pure to the mongrel curs-that now
infest them, poisoning the air and
rendering walk not only disagree
able, but dangerous. Not day pass
es that the newspapers do not give
reports of persons being bitten and
fleeing to the institutes for Pasteur
treatment. Let us take the 'ounce
of prevention in time and make all
owners OF dogs keep them confined to
their own premises. and pay the tax
due on them. AS all such owners
are supposed to love their dogs, I
hope it will not be necessary for me
to say they should see the brutes are
fed, and that they get plenty of fresh
water to drink. If this cannot be
done, have them shot or chloroformed.
l notice that in abiding to the
home of Senator Faulkner, our local
papers-or the writers of the items
therein-generally say the beautiful
and historical mansion. How can
they explain that?
know the Herald will join me in
extending most hearty welcome to
the owners of our new enterprises,
and their employees and families.
who have recently come among us.
They will find our climate and people
all that could be desired after they
have settled awhile longer.
CATHODE RAY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
About Time
To Fix Up for Spring
Everything all o. X. at weirs.
Great Big Store teemng from the other with
Attractive, Stylish and Seasonable Clothes, designed
and made by skilled tailors for
Let tell you special offer in ohdrens Clothes:

Let us tell about special offer in Chdren's Clothes
We don't believe there duplicate prices
Suits taking quality specially
% Suits this today stacks counters prices
that will double double and buttons
400 the quality of these suits usually sell for $500
10 Fine worstsd and hsvio correctly made and
suits we merely remark that win win make
ys in our stock We will make special all wool suits % 90 in
Also blue black
Ask for all $780, The styles
SHIRTS, the largest line before Percale shirts
with attached and detached collars and cuffs From the cheap
est to the very best.
Furnishing Shirts caps nkwea
For styles low prices go 10 he King Clothier
DAVID WE'LL.
Opp. Valley House. Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
Ninety Per Cent

of all the people need to take course
of Hoods Sarsaparilla at this season
to prevent that rundown and debilita-
ted condition which invites disease.
The money invested in half dozen
bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla will
come back with large returns in the
health and vigor of body and strength
of nerves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

The Endorsement of Capt. w. n.
Inch for delegate to St. Louis was an
honor worthily bestowed. There is
no truer or more deserving Republi.
can IN the State than he, and his Sc
lection will reflect credit on the par
tv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

The title of"Great Deliverer" is ap-
preciated by the Herald. It will af-
ford us great pleasure, assisted by
our very best people, to deliver to the
city OF Martinsburg on the 18TH inst.
a Republican Mayor and FIVE mem
bers of the city council.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
Do You Want to Buy a
buggy

If you do. you want an assortment
from which to make a selection. In
that case, if you want phaeton. sur
reg, buggy. trap, or stick wagon,
why not call on Sencindiver & Stew
art, on Winchester avenue? They
have the Studebaker Langtry Surrey,
Popular Phaeton. Izzer Buggy, Prim-
rose and Clipper, without tops, some
thing new in the Studebaker line.
and about 90 others from which to
select, all at very reasonable prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
DELEGATES APPOINTED
To the CIarksburg and Grafton Con-
yention.

Pursuant to notice given a goodly
numbers Of Berkeley County RepubIi-
cans met at the courthouse, Satur-
day, May 2, and were called to order
by County Chairman Alex. Clohan,
who read the call and announced that
nominations for chairman were in or
der. DR.. d. R. Ross, of Hedgesville,
was elected to the position by accla-
nation, and on motion A. B. Smith
chosen secretary.
On motion Of Hon. Geo. M. Bow
ers the following committee was ap-
pointed to select delegates to the con-
ventions at Clarksburg and Grafton:
Martinsburg, Geo. NJ Bowers; Arden,
James M. Mcdonald; Falling Waters,
P. B. Riner; Gerardstown Joseph G.
Kitchen; Hedgesville, E. c. Hen
shaw; Mill Creek, George w. Feidt;
Opequon. w. H. Mcdonald
While the committee was absent
Dr.. d. Mayer, of Charleston, and
Hon. w. A. Chapline, of Shepherds
town, favored tie convention with
brief but pointed addresses. Both
gentlemen are very popular here and
all were delighted to hear them.
The committee reported the follow
ing delegates and resolution:
DELEGATES TO cLARKsBURG.
d. c. Henshaw, Dr. D. r. Ross, J.
r. Catrow, Z. P. Miller, Geo. NJ.
Bowers, H. H. Fitz, w. n. Inch, L.
C. Gerling, Alex. Clohan, Jas. H.
Smith, L. D. Gerhardt, U. S. G. Pit
ger, Geo. F. Evans, c. A. Miller, Jas.
NJ. Mcdonald, j. N. Wisner, E. w.
Vanmetre, Alex. Elliott, A. B. Smith,
Jno. ]. Stehley, c. H. Quenzel, Clar-
ence Cordner, Washington Corsey, R.
G. Horner, Frank w. Vanhorn, and
John B. Wilson.
DELEGATES TO GRAFTON.
E. c. Henshaw, DR.. D. R. Ross, ].
R. Catrow, E. P. Miller, Geo. NJ.
Bowers, H. H. Fitz, w. n. Linch, L.
C. Gerling, Alex. Clohan, Jas. H.
Smith, L. d. Gerhardt, U. S. G. Pit
ger, Geo. F. Evans, c. A. Miller, Jas.
NJ. Mcdonald, ]. N. Wisner, Z. w.
Vanmetre, Alex. Elliott, A. B. Smith,
Jno. J. Stehley, c. H. Quenzel, Clar-
Co6dner, Washington Corsey, R. G.
Horner, John Farrin, John Grozinger,
Frank w. Vanhorn, John B. Wilson
n. w. Jones, James French, Kinsey
Creque, Newton Stuckey, Thos Mil
Ter. Jacob Tuner, w. H. Flick, G. w.
D. Fulk, F. NJ. Hardy, ]. T. Catrow,
c. c. Daily, J. H. c. Daily, Chas.
Bullitt, Geo. W. Feidt, F. S. Gettle,
A. H. Rutherford, Robt. Gold, I. L.
Bender, A. S. Goulden, P. c. Curtis,
James Gageby, c. c. Tabler.
Resolzed, That the delegates ap-
pointed be instructed to cast the vote
of this county in the Ciarksburg and
Grafton conventions as a unit.
On motion of A. B. Smith, the re-
port of the committee was adopted as
read.
On motion of Geo. NJ Bowers, the
delegates to the Grafton convention
were instructed to support w N.
Inch for delegate to the National
convention at st. Louis from this
Congressional District.
There being no further business
the convention adjourned.
D. R. Ross, Chairman.
A. B. SMITH, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
A Painful Operation

is that of extracting teeth. Avoid
the ordeal, and save your teeth, by
using MAGIC TooTHAcHE DROPS.
Relieve toothache instantly; do not
burn the gums nor decay the teeth.
The word magic" is blown on every
bottle. Price 10 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

Mud singing has begun. We did
hope our political foes would confne
themselves to facts and have some
regard for decency, but it looks as if
we are to be disappointed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
GEO. w. ATKINSON,
Secretary.
To County Chairman

10 county CHAIRMAN
Please make proper arrangements to
have your county represented in the
State convention to nominate the State
ticket, presidential electors, ETC., which
will be held at Parkersburg on Wednes-
day, July %, at II a. M, at which the
basis of representation will be one vote
for each 100 votes and fraction thereof
greater than fifty, cast for the Republi-
can nominee for Congress in 1894. The
formal call win be made later.
You viii not overlook taking measures
to have your county properly represent
ed in your senatorial district, judicial
district and congressional district con
Ventions, and also your delegate district
convention If your county be in dele
gate district. Very truly yours,
VIM. NJ. o. DAWSON,
Chairman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

Is itpossible that the alleged tame
ness" of recent Republican conven-
tons is due to the fact that they were
not packed as was the Democratic
Mayorai%convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

| hereby announce to the voters of
Berkeley county that am candidate
for the office of Clerk of the County
Court, subject to the action of the Re-
publican nominating convention
r. RENDER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

A writer of feminine notes on wo-
mans page gives this timely warning
Don't think a man is fascinated by
your good looks if you catch him star
ing at you. Your back hair may be
coming down, or black smudge on
your nose may be the reason for his
concentrated gaze. Augusta Chron-
icle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SHERIFF..

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Berkeley
county, subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
JAMES III. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

Subject to the decision of the Repub-
lican nominating convention, hereby
announce myself candidate for the Of
flee of Clerk of the County Court of
Berkeley county. p. G. CURTIS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

We are authorized to announce Mr..
WILLIAM M. BROWN as candidate
for the Office of Clerk of the County
Court, subject to the action of the Re-
publican nominating convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

When the editor of the Herald
wants dish of crow, he will call on
his esteemed friend, the editor of the
Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

HOOPS PILLS are easy to buy, easy
to take, easy to operate. Cure all
liver ills. &c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

Indications are that Mckinley now
has enough votes to make his nom-
ination a certainty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

CLERK OF COUNTY COURT.
/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Clerk of the County
Court. subject to the decision of the
Berkeley county Republican convention.
G. A. MILLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

He is not worthy of the honeycomb
who shuns the hive because the bees
have stings. Shakespeare.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
Republican Conventions.

State Delegate Convention-Cl arks-
burg, May IA.
State Nominating Convention Park
ersburg, July %.
Second District Delegate Convention
- Grafton, May Is.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09

What bliss. what wealth, did Ger
the world bestow on men but cares
and fears attended it?-May.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
REPUBLICAN TICKET
MARTINsBuRG CORPORATION ELECTION
MONDAY. MAY rs, 1886.
For Mayor,
GEORGE F. EVANS.

For Councilman-First Ward,
w. n. LINCH.
For Councilman-Second Ward,
WILLIAM H. WHEN.
For Councilman-Third Ward,
JOHN w. SNOWDEN.
For Councilman-Fourth Ward,
JOHN GROZINGER.
For Councilnlan-Fifth Ward,
CHARLES w. MANN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-05-09
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE
Consisting Of Newsy Notes From
Every Quarter.
Greensburg Gossip.

GfeeffsbuFS 1OSSIps
Copious showers keep vegetation
growing nicely.
Farmers are now busiIy engaged
planting corn.
There is considerable bloom on the
apple, cherry, aud pear trees. Other
fruit bids fair to be scarce.
The schools have all closed, and
the tired children are enjoying their
vacation.
Poland Williamson and mother
were visiting the writer here Sunday
a week ago.
Rev. Snyder preached an interest
ing sermon here last Sunday morn
ing. Sunday school tomorrow Sun
day. morning at 10 o'clock.
S. ]. w.
Cedar Grove.
We open our news this week with
fair weather at the basis.
Mr.. ]. w. Emerson, our retail mer-
chant, is erecting new dwelling
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boney were
visiting Mr.. Barnes Sunday last.
c. E. Drake, ]. S. Coe, and c.
Kershner, are attending college.
wonder what has become of the
Greensburg correspondent.
A number of our masons are work
ing in your city.
H. Cole, and ]. lands caught a
carp in the Potomac few nights ago.
Preaching at Marlowe chapel Sun
day eve, May 10, by Rev. Busey.
H. Z. c.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-11

that the shipments of cWrrpry to the interior
FOR the past seven days exceeded 81 oOO 00O. the
banks report no loss VI cash; In fact there
was an actual gain ot SLIM the increase in
specie counteracting the E3g OF 81 elS 2OO In
legal tender As tac imports " gold during the
shipments the small chhhge, in cash reserve
does not appear AZ all lnogitAl Loans showed
an unusual expansion of 81, 3gi,3DO, which Is "A
favorable indication. although the Increase Is
probably due to further preparations now pend
Ing for Increased gold MpIorts, Aside from
local causes FOR loun expansions, The favorable
feature OF the statement - sl increase OF 81 15l
400 In deposits the total NOV reaching sass. Et-
500, or nearly s. OoO 600 IN excess uf the loans
The Increased deposits called Tor additional
reserve liability. and tlehharfks report $g26 S25
previous week The CNcnss riH stll Sll lgg POO
which is larger than Tor the rsrrcspondng Wevk
last year by over 81 600 30. The operations OF
the week. including. as they did. temporary
rise in the local money market. due as much
aa any thing else To- demand Tor cash from the
In sterling exchange which Is an incident closely
connected with this demand. presngc continue
nnrp OF gold imports from. Europe. The trade
balances are largely in our favor, and must
continue 80 FOR some time Co come. II Is only
natural under these conditions that the funds
rruittar,.cs from abroad. and conservative bank
ers would not he surprised u the second move
ment exceeded expectations, The weeks engage
ments Of gold are In excess Of 81. .UO and,
less unforeseen circumstances prevent, the total
will probably be doubled soon. or course an
migat check a continuance OF these imports,
The following were the closing quotations on
the leading stocks Of the New York exchange
today;