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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-19
was made by cuno Pieran. law student

Of Berlin university.
The only draw back was a slight fail
Of rain, but this did not dampen the en-
thusaSm OF the masses to any great ex-
tent, There Vert many mantle stations OF
genuine heartfelt patriotism at the numor-
Gus fetes. especially at the different
schools and colleges. universities ana pup
lie offices
At the town hall Mayor Zeue made
speech and was warmly appauded. The
building was gaily decorated with 7ays
and was deliberately illuminated at night,
which was also the case with the other
public buildings.
The members Of the conservative end
imperialst md German socialist reform
parties sent 4 congratulatory telegram to
Prince Bismarck.
Commemoral medals. especially struck
for the occasion and having a portrait Of
William | on one side and the IMPERIAL
crown surrounded by a laurel wreath. on
tho other side, viii be presented 10 all
prominent people taking part in today's
fetes.
Emperor William has sent an AUTOGRAPH
letter to Prince Bismarck expressing his
gratitude for the latter's service in the
re-establishment OF the German cmpire
and 'ntimating his matesty's intention
of having "A life size, fun length portrait
of the prince painted, rs lasting souvenir
OF his memorable efforts hehutf .f 1,ntl
tho enperor end tbe c,nr,ro a,,9 -, y. uolii
tho picture a nlnce ~ bo,or '' e., - ass'Bif
perial charoelloty. '''N I'M
An extra edition Of tho Pa,cbs Ar,o,..ou
today publishes in honor or this a. ~
twenty-nfth anniversary n the oise
lishment of the German or,,,i,, 49, ~
nerial docrea which m'as V ta1d, tne I'M
terdav Inv tho soo,oi,vt go, ~. 99 ,,,aHls-u yes
The dacree a,n,,nstias o,,n, 80, VetW warts
toncos does NOT evcced si, mnose SEN
nrlsonuop, or I'm ynorts a., T n1 nm
a,,o ox"o,,,od ,,Io ~a "s ,' n.y. tHose only
,hoir snnoriors ~, 49, h""! vi insulting
or dose,t,on - '''''"s tnelt interiors
Tho roacr,r ends ,,,.t -.
tho ornnoror ,,to,,,s al, aia NV remark that
tarv offo,dars on,t =, ~ PARDON mill
s,,p,oS d., ~ i,' ''e,eIore' pre-
s".'p1d s"at 'ne imperial pardon will be
49,, ~ W wv oHences and cases of
G IN, e"e vnaise OF les maJeste."
49, ne im'pei'aI ueoree further announces
Nv, Nc t U,,,,,. OF new Prussian order.
" ii.'ann uruer' "hlch Will be con-
'ri,Up "p"n nieI' anu women who render
p'u"'lhent services IN advancing the well
l"Ic onu culture OF the people In accord
"hVe WIZ" lne recommendations contained
( J.. message OF emperor William l. The
nISt RECIPIENTS OF the new order are tho
EMPRESS, the eN-Empress Frederick the
/ Grand Duchess Of Baden ami Saxelwat-
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS,

carmine-Born to Mr. and Mrs Herman
Wcndorf a glrl. on Tie 18th.
Perry--A son OF Mr.. Lewis hartmann,
aged IL years was found dead, having
accidentally killed himself in swing IL
which he was accustomed to play.
San saba-Contractors and engineers
are IN tho field looking over the former
survey made for the proposed dam site
and canals for irrlgating the San Saba
valley,
Calvert-There is scene interest mani
tested i'm the growing OF Sea Island cotton
in thts section this season. 1t is not known
that its growth IS adapted to the soils
OF this section and it win be matter
OF experiment II tried.
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airy le.-Mr. Ernest Telnert, Sr. and Mrs.
Mary Wintrich were married yesterday
evening at the Lutheran church, the Rev.
Mocrbe officiating The contracting par
ties are both wellto-do and highly re.
spotted. The groom was a member OF
Walkers Brigade during the late war.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Texas, jan
uary i6.-Mr. George X. Smith was united
in marriage TO Miss Jessie Mae Brennan
last night at the Presbyterian church.
Rev. J. Il. Morgan officiating A reception
was given afterwards to the young couple
By the members of the Columbian club, at
the club rooms. The presents were nu-
merous and valuable
JoHNSoN-BOGGS - Marquee, Texas,
January 6.-At 6 p. m, January 10. Mr..
Y. b. Johnson and Miss Inez Boggs were
married, Rev. w. ~. Waugh officiating
Both are in high standing socially After
con ORGANIZATIONS were over and refresh
ments were served, the couple left on the
$40 train for Tyler. where they will re-
main for few days
ALLEN STAGNER-Luiing, Texas, jan
uary ls.-Macricd, yesterday evening. at
the residence OF the brides brother, Mr..
W. y. Stagner, Mr.. II. p. Alien to Miss
Lizzie S;asner, Rev. j. r. Groom of the
Baptist church officiating. Mr.. Alien Is
the o7sr ator in the office Of the San An
tonic and Aransas Pass railway Of this
place. Miss Stagner is a most charming
lady.
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MORE HOLLANDEke.

Alvin, Texas, January l'.-In,'', M
landers arrived In town 'hS IN
from Michigan and other M
States, and proceeded to tne su
settlement. Among them are wv ~
Of actual settlers who purchaseu
n previous visit and the others III
pectors, Among those who arm
morning are some tradesmen any,
les. who buy land on specuiat'.rs,, I.
who have already settled AT uo'"'
practical farmers.
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11rscoMn p1rr'ra onrAN1zrn.

Lullrg. Texas. January II The Lips
comb Kirics hold "a generalization meet
ing las, night nhd elected the following
officers. j. l.. Neazcy. captain, Sam or
chafd. nrst lieutenant. j. ~. ualubOlt
second ueueunut Vs. "a Mucnster erc-
retary. r.. u. Mica. treasurer Dr. =.
Champion. surgeon, Rev. j Il. Groom.
chaplain The company VIA hold another
meeting tonight when tho oppalutivo Off
COS will bo fined. Tho roster now has
GA Il over rfty II the best young mon
pauY.
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RECOVERING.

warrenton. Texas, January vi
hardt DIPPED. the youth VINO W.
dentally shot last week, notl,e v ~,
appeared in The Post, is Slowly "
ing. q,
Professor p. II. Faag, why III;
time past was principal OF NV "a /.
school, left today for Houstoha, sos
intend the building of his res ",,n i
intends moving his family as ~
residence is ready for oecupa''''
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sr,ArE SPIRTUALISTs.

Dallas, Texas, January 1S-The annual
meeting Of tho Texas State Splrituallst
association will be held in this city to-
morrow afternoon for the election OF ota-
GERS and the transaction Of other import
ant business. This organization was char.
tered two years ago. II now has four
branches. Fort Worth. lei Paso, Ennis and
san Antonio, large gathering OF dele
gates IL expected.
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yesterday On . charge OF adultery, was
called today before Justice Rigsby. eui
was postponed on motion Of the attor-
news uatu Monday at 10 o'clock. The
defendant was bailed N the sum OF 800
NcKay's child. whose possession was
sought BIZ Mrs Mckay and who was given
in charge Of the officers on THURSDAY,
was turnea over to ths father.
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OTHER DEATHS.

7
T. NJ Brown at Waco.
Frank Order at Elmont.
w. A. Cobb. near Gonzales.
Mrs Walter Sans at Denton.
Mrs John A. owens at Bonham.
Mrs. ]. u. Sockwell at Greenville.
Mrs Sue c. Gaines AT Fort Worth.
John S. Perry, at Lytton Springs.
Mrs. Enoch Montgomery at German.
Infant daughter of Captain and Mrs. p
NJ. Hicks at Navasota-
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sHEnIrr,s nnpAnrMENr.

Wharton, Texas, January lg-who
wants lieht brc Yn tegro calls himself
willie Simmons. is n small man. heavy
moust.che, ono front tooth out. several
small scars about fare head ana over
right eye, age think about 30 or ~. Va Us
he came from Fort Bend county here.
H. a. Rich. Sheriff Wharton County,
Texas
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pro. 149; anti. Il. Big HILL pro, III
cs. Total, pro. 1GS; anti ls7. Pal
tority. 81. This precinct has bes
hlbition two years and remains 20 ~
other two years. but by an enorn
decreased majority
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ROBERTSON COUNTY TRUE BILLS.

Franklin. Texas. January Sat tho
present writing the grand Jury has re-
turned III indlctments, 81 Tor felony and
50 for mlsdcmcanor.
Mrs. Ida Dunn IN having extensive i'm
provements made on her Residences prop
orty In this city.
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r. HOFFMAN. CHATTEL MoRra

Brennan, Texas, January M-h
man, dealer In dry goods and GU
two stores. filed chattel norge
G. W. Winkclman Of the firm 4
kelman & Bohne at O'Clock tonlst
the benefit of creditors; liabillua
on. 20.
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OTHER MARRIAGES.

Granger.-Tom Hanson and Mrs. s. l.
Cook.
Spring. c. Hargrave and Miss Mintie
Weunsch.
Lamrasas.-c. w. Wright ana Miss Is ate
" knight.
Hu'to.-J. w. Mccormick and Miss
Emma Cook.
penison.-T. NJ. Chambers and Miss Lot
tie u. Mergell.
Carthage.-J l. Rodgers and Miss
frankie Leech.
New Ulm.-Mr. Leo Breitkreutz to Miss
Bertha Moeckel Rev. f. Gerstman offici-
atiug.
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BUSINESS MATTERS.
CHANGE OF FIRM.

Carthage. Texas, January liza
OF Adams & Jones. composed 81 "
Adams and j. r. Jones, Is nov \
Jones & Sons. s. s. Adams hayils
his interest to Arthur and Oscar Joaa
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PROS WON

Thornton, Texas, Janusrv 20
OF the prohibition election baI,, ne'urhs
''het NO s. Limestone county: Thorntpa pre-
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-nn MCKAY GER.

THE MCKAY CASE
beaumont, Texas. January iq-rhe case
OF Pred Il. Mckay. who vas arrested
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FROM The STATE CAPITAL.
Land Department to Begin Porfsi-
lures Of Delinquents.
FINED FOR DEALING IN FUTURES.
Gail for heightened Wsrrsnts-RshsArin
Granted In the School case From
Dsnton-- Department Sotes-

Austin, Texas. January A-Ths ia5d
department will proceed to forfeit r'1r-
chzses 0. telinquents under tho &C, Of
lsg7. a LIST o. which deiinquen;r was turn
Cd in By the state treasurer yesteS'1Gy. g.
fast aA the business OF the Office VIII per-
mt Forseltures wili be taken by coun-
ties IN alphabetical order and payments
will be accepted by the treasurer Until
forfeiture Is taken
SCHOOL LAND LEASES
Since the act Of 1857 abonshins the Land
board and crezti1E the school land de-
partuent Of the general land otrcs became
operative and Up TO January IS, 1875, there
were fled e27l lease applications With the
commissioner Of the general la0d othce
during n pe.tod Of six ana a half years.
From January - les5 70 date there have
bean fled 5Jl3 such applications. CT nearly
n-e-third as many N one year ms were
filed during the SIX and a hal, years prs
vious The number Of ecres leassd for
the twelve months ending today exceeds
the number leaFed during ths year cld!ng
JANUARY Il. 1873. by LIZ 3t9.
DEPARTMENT NOTES.
\ 800 Eas.iard county court hoYseboad
held by the permanent school fund vas
redeemed nday.
The state board q equalization this
evening REDUCED the valuation OF tce Cald-
we'll lands ~ Duche county 70 81 per acre
aud also reduced the valuation OF .he Cr-
bahan lands ard lands represented ~ Sen
ator Atlce iu Iucinal county to an average
Of - cents FER acre.
Bpt's Bros Dry Goods company Of Fort
worth hlod tts charter in the depurt-
men, Of STATE today. Capital stock !75.y9.
1acofporatoTs. W. 4. Butts. r. +. Bolts
and I II YtQffs
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-18
MISS yICOL's WEDDING.
4 Pretty Prince william Social
Event-The Attendants.

MANASSAS, VA. September H.-(Spe-
cial)-A very pretty wedding took place
Yesterday in the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, at Manassas-that of Miss
Maude Nicol and Mr.. John S. Wilson, of
Fauquier county. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. George T. Taylor. OF
Fauquier. The church was beautifully
decorated. In front of the chancel
there was a large evergreen archway;
marriage-bell.
As the wedding party entered the
church Mrs. b. p. Bowen. OF Brentsvile
sang promise Accepted" while the
daughter accompanied on the organ. The
bridal party consisted of Alr. ID. Il. Will
son, brother of the groom. as best man.
and Miss Grace Nicol, sister Of the bride,
was maid of honor.
The walters were: Mr. Hoffman, OF
Washington city, and Miss Hixson, of
Manassas; Mr.. Compton. OF Front Royal,
and Miss Lyon, OF Manassas; Mr.. Ken
dali, of Fauquer. and Miss Simpson, of
Manassas; Mr.. Gibson. OF Fauquier. and
Miss Leache, OF Fauquier; Mr.. Weir. OF
Manassas, and Miss Kincheloe, of Brents-
vile.
The flower-maids were Julia Nicol the
little daughter OF Judge Nicol. and Basil
Randsdell, both nieces of the bride AS
the party retired from the church Miss
Bowen. of Brentsville. played the we'd
ding march.
Many beautiful presents were received
by the bride, consisting of services of
sterling silver and real china.
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WyTHEVILLE.
Death of Lady-rhe Talk of the
Town.


wYTHEVILLE. VA, September H.
Especial. Mrs. Mary Cowan Graham
Fox. relict Of Charles l.. Fox. Esq, who
ir. his day was one of the leading mer-
chants in Wytheville. died at her home
on Spring street Tuesday morning at 5
O'Clock. The deceased had been an lnVa-
lid for two years.
Judge William +. Rhea's speech here
Monday. in Joint discussion with Major
A. II. Pettibone. of Tennessee, IS still
"the talk Of our town" 1t was the
grandest speech that has been delivered
here In many. many years. That
immense audience cheered and yelled
for three minutes when he closed.
I doubt IL Judge Rhea has his superior
in the State as an orator and debater.
He is admitted 10 be one OF the coming
men Of this great section.
The Democratic canvass continues TO
increase in interest and activity in this
immediate section. There are already
five Bryan free-silver clubs in the
county, with large memberships, and
three more will be formed in the next
few days.
Judge George Fl. Fudge, of Marion,
will speak at Ivanhoe Saturday night, at
which time a Bryan club will be or
ganiZed.
Mrs. Lacy and daughters, who have
been summering here, have returned to
their homes in Lynchburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Il. Withers. Jr.. who
are living near Pittsburg. Pa, are on
a visit to their old home here.
The fall term of Wythe county Circuit
Court is in session here. Judge Robert {.
Jackson, presiding.
The free-schools have opened for the
session, and with a large attendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-18
A SPIRITED DRAG.
Fine Riders and Horses and Good
Snort.

GREENWOOD, VA, September H.
(Special)-A most delightful drag was
given this morning by Messrs. a. S. and
Il. S. Craven. The start was made at 10
o'clock on the farm of Rev. ID. c. T.
Davis, and continued across many other
fine farms, the sport lasting several hours
The hounds ran beautifully, and many
hard jumps were gracefully made over
fences and bitches, much TO the credit
OF the fine horses and riders, who kept
well together. The riders 10 the finish
were Mr.. T.. S. Craven Mr.. A. S.
Craven, Mr.. c. ID. Langhorne, Mr.. Harry
Langhorne. Miss Mamie Langhorne
Captain J. w. Shirley Mr. j. A. G.. Davis.
and Mr.. Charles l.. Brown. The persons
from Richmond who enjoyed the delight
full sport were: Mrs. Taylor Curtis. Miss
Margaret Hardwicke. Mrs. Charles L.
Brown. Mr.. Charles l.. Brown, Jr.. Miss
Lola Brown. Mr.. Wright Whitehead. Mrs.
William H. Talbot, Mr.. Willie Talbot.
Mrs. Harry Frazier. Mr.. Harry Frazier,
Jr., Miss May Jones. Others present
were: Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson. OF New
York; Mrs. C. ID. Langhorne. Miss Phyllis
Langhorne, OF Albemarle.
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MANY CONVERTS.
The Tent Revival Services Closed ut
RoanOkc--Col. sterne's Visit.

ROANOKE. VA. September H.-tSpe-
cial)-The tent revival services. which
the Methodists have been holding in the
northwestern part OF the city. under the
leadership OF Rev. Asbury Christian. OF
Richmond, closed last night. and will
be reopened tomorrow night In the north
eastern part OF Roanoke. under the d.
rection OF the same minister. During
the progress of the late meetings there
we're nearly three hundred conversions,
and the large tent was crowded at every
service.
Colonel 10 Lane stern, OF Richmond.
inspected the Roanoke Light Infantry
and Roanoke Machine-Wo Guards at
their armoTies here tonight. Both COM
panies are in fine condition.
The voters of the Fifth Ward organized
a free-siver club tonight and elected q.
l.. Ried president.
Hon. J. Rush Miller. the Prohibition
orator CO Pulaski addressed large gath
ering at the courthouse here tonight,
under the auspices Of the Bryan and Sc
wall Club.
Hon. a. w. Tenney. OF New York city.
addressed an enthusiastic gathering OF
Republicans at the opera-house tonight.
Earlier in the evening n Mckinley and
Hobart flag was raised on Jefferson
street, and an appropriate address de-
livered by Judge Wingfield Griffin, OF
Salem
The races at the Lake and Driving Park
here tomorrow and Saturday bid fair 10
be a great success. Among the fourteen
horses entered are some fine animals
from Richmond. Petersburg, Staunton,
Danvlle, and this city, The programme
for tomorrow afternoon consists OF two
running and two trotting races.
Samuel ]. Strain. highly-respected
citizen. died here this morning. after an
illness OF six months. He was 81 years
old; was born in Jefferson county. w.
Va. and had resided here fourteen years.
He leaves a widow and seven children
among the latter being Mrs. George Did
die, OF Baltimore.
Henry Frye and Miss Annie Possine,
two popular young people of this city,
left here this morning for winston. n.
c.. TO be married, and are expected 20
return tomorrow. The youthfulness or
the bride was the only trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-18
A ROCKY MOUNT WEDDING.
Miss Battle Led to the Altar by MIR.
NcDopnId-Other Matters.


ROCKY MOUNT, n. c.. September
.17.-(special. AT 9 o'clock last evening
at the residence OF Mrs. Mary Parker
Rattle. her eldest daughter. Miss Eliza
beth. was married to Mr. William II.
Macdonald. a prominent young business
man with the Rocky Mount Mills Com
many. Rev. CASTOR Battle, cousin of the
bride. officiating.
Immediately after an elaborate supper,
following the marriage ceremony, the
happy couple left on the midnight train
for an extended tour North.
The presents were very many, valuable,
and useful.
II was. perhaps. the most largely at
tended wedding in Edgecombe county
since ante-bellum days. when the county
was noted for its broad and thorough
hospitality. Western. Middle. and East
est North Carolina were well-represented,
the attendance being estimated at over
200.
Preparations to receive Mr.. Bryan and
party are being made on an elaborate
scale. and this town has never enter
tanned one half so large crowd as will
tomorrow. between the hours Of l2:5o
and 2:30 o'clock, welcome the distin-
guished gentleman against whose cleo
ton to the presidency scarcely one vote
will be by Democrats polled throughout
this entire section.
Mr.. John y. Lewis, editor of the Phoe-
nix. and Mr.. W. A. Campbell, edi-
tor Of the Argonaut. are both sick and
confined at their homes.
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Robinson Nottingham, J. ID. Matthews.
r. p. Bell, T. b. Robertson. Judge @. 8.
Kendall. Professor 7. Il. Lake. Drs. o. Z.
Kelly and @. w. Holland. Refreshments
were served by the ladies.
The house OF Mr.. Garnett spady. near
here. was broken into to-day while he
was away, and sl4 In money and some
clothing were taken from trunk.
Mr.. r.. L. Ailworth. chairman OF the
Democratic County Committee, will leave
to-day for Richmond, to hear Bryan
sneak on the 18th. Several other people
from the county will also attend.
Senator John W. Daniel will speak at
this place on the 2sth instant. Prepare
tons are being made for a grand Demo-
cratic rally and barbecue on that day.
holly Grove" the beautiful farm OF
Mr.. George w. Rhea. in the upper part
of this county. containing about 300 acres.
was bought at public auction last Monday
by Mr.. John +. Nottingham, of Frank
town, for the sum of S.6sI.
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUsI-
NESS CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds, Stocks,
Grain, Tobacco, Cotton, Cattle,
Country Produce, &C., Foreign
and Domestic.

NEW YORK, September H.-Stocks
were dull but strong to-day. The trans
actions footed up only 1910 shares, In
Guiding $500 Sugar, 2O1Oo st. Paul, and
1880 Manhattan. Operators who were
generally arrayed on the bear side yes
terday made a complete change of front,
and were moderate buyers throughout
the session.
At the start the market was stimulated
by more favorable advices from London
regarding the political situation in the
East and by the announcement that the
governors of the Bank of England had
not advanced the rate OF discount, after
ALL Near the close it was rumored that
Lazard Freres had engaged big block OF
gold abroad for shipment 10 New York.
The report was subsequently confirmed,
and 1t was stated that the firm in ques-
ton had secured four millions or the
metal. This brings the total on the way
engaged and arrived since August lSth,
last. I'D to thirty-six millions. This new
engagement had strengthening effect,
and the shorts were bidders for stocks
right up to the adjournment OF the board.
Manhattan and Sugar were the particu-
larly strong stocks. The former advanced
from 81 IL TO IS "a. The rise was at
tributed to covering OF long outstanding
short interest. Sugar bounded up from
100 3-s TO III 7-8, and was I'm sharp de-
mand throughout. The Changers, In
ternationals, Tobacco, Chicago Gas, and
Leather preferred, advanced IL to 3-S
per cent, and closed at or near the best
figures OF the day.
The unfavorable developments were the
dearness OF money. per cent. oeing
paid for call loans In some cases, ana
the decrease Of sll2,5Oo In the gross earn
ings OF the st. Paul for the second week
OF September. Neither had any influence.
however. and speculation closed strong
with an upward tendency. Net changes
show gains Of l-4fE4 per cent, the latter
in Mahattan.
Ronds were dull but firm. The sales
were only $4,000.
Treasury balances: Coin, sl2,5O ,9cl F;
currency, s66.9l0.60l.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call firm. at 5qS per cent.
last loan at s, and closing offered at
ner cent. Prime mercantile paper, Salo
account.
BAR silver, e5 81. Silver at the board
firm.
sterling exchange steady, with actual
business I'm bankers bills at sLSl La
NNS-i for sixty days, and A.S5 S-4Q
s4A for demand Posted rates, AS@
ASIA Commercial bills, $3.50 1-2dsiH.
Government bonds firm. State bonds
duII Railroad bonds higher.