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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
The Commercial Condition Of
the Country.
CONFIDENCE INCREASING
Small Sales of wooi---Produce Mar
kets Tend .Downward--Nearly One
Hundred More Failures for the
-week Than Last Year.

r. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review OF
trade says the weather still hlnders
business, as does continued closeness of
money and the prolonged insction Of
congress, but confidence increases.
The demand for boots and shoes is
still disappointing. Several factories
have closed and few are working full
time, the belief in lower prices still
prevailing, although further reductions
have been made in most lines. amount
ing since January LIST to 6 per cent.
Some makers get good orders for wo-
mems hight shoes, but others scarcely
any, and Boston shipments thus far are
81 per cent less than last year.
Textile works show little change,
though the cut in print cloths to 2.75
and general concession in brown and
bleached staples, averaging for the
whole list quoted per cent since JAN
nary 1st, induced more buying, which
the known accumulation of goods
ahead of demand has hiRdered. Many
mills are reporting great profits last
year from the rise in cotton, but the
prospect of larger crop this year does
not promise a repetition of such gains.
Though goods still average 1917 per
cent. above their lowest point last year,
cotton is now Al per cent higher than
it was then.
Sales of wool have been small, for two
weeks of February, 9,320,S 800 pounds
against 10, 260, $50 last year and H.
>5Ol550 in 1898, but higher prices
abroad, sustained by heavy shipments Of
goods to this country, incline holders
of wool here to make no concessions, so
that manufacturers have the more diff
Guilty in meeting competition. Many
cancellations of orders for clay worsteds
and mixtures are reported since the re-
duction in prices. Clothiers' who have
still to carry large unsold stocks of
dealers, as as well as their own, defer
orders.
Produce markets tend downward,
mainly because supplies exceed expec-
tations. Wheat has declined &c, with
western receipts 3,022, 306 bushels
against 2,S75, $50 last year, while At
lantic exports for two weeks have been
only 1889, 1875 bushels against 2,721,-
344 last year. Corn is shade lower
and both pork and lard little lower.
Cotton receipts, at this season never
large, still indicate a supply for the
current crop year, including stocks
brought over, much in excess of the
worlds needs, SO that the prospect of
increased acreage has the more power
to depress prices, and spot cotton has
declined an eighth for the week. Ex-
ports in January were 653, 566 less than
last year, though prices were As per
cent. higher.
Failures for the week haye been 321
in the United States, against $50 last
year; and 81 in Canada, against 81 last
wear.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
The Chautauqua at Ruston.

Prof. G. F. Byrd. one of the man
ayers of the Chautauqua, came over
from Shreveport Friday morning on o
prospecting tour for the Chsutauqua.
He brought with him Messrs. Dillonger,
of Shreveport; r. J. Searcy and j.
Sweeney, of Monroe, who are practical
plumbers. Prof Byrd, with these
gentlemen and several of the local
Board OF Directors, went ont to tho
Chsutauqua grounds to discuss the
feasibility of sanitary sewerage system.
Nothing special was determined upon;
however. What they have considered
viii be laid before the meeting of the
board two weeks hence. There is also
a movement on foot to build a street
car line from Ruston to the Chautauqua.
This is what is most needed, as the lack
of transportation facilities from the
railroad depot to the Chautauqua
grounds is the greatest drawback to the
institution now.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
QUAY SPEAKS FOR HIMSELF.
He is a Candidate for thePresidency
and Expects to win.

he Is Candidate Tor the Presidency,
and Expects to Win.
Senator Quay has dispelled all doubt
as to the sincerity of the movement in
favor of his nomination for the presi-
dency at the st. Louis convention.
through an interview with Frank De
H. Robinson. of Cleveland, made pub
lie Sunday evening.
Mr.. Robinson, who is the represen-
tative of Mark A. Hanna, Gov, Nc
Kinley's right-hand man, called on
Senator Quay at his home in Beaver.
and pointedly asked the latter what his
real position in the presidential race is.
The query was brought aboutlby the
numerous statements that Senator
Quay's candidacy was merely a bluff.
Mr.. Robinson said that the senator re-
ceived him cordially, and in answer to
the leading question, unhesitatingly
and without qualification, said his can
didacy was bona fide in every respect,
and that he was IN the fight to, win.
Should he fail, it would not be because
his friends would not work faithfully to
attain their end.
Mr.. Robinson was pleased with the
outspoken way in which Senator Quay
met him, but says the Mckinley forces
will be nothing daunted and viii not
waver particle in their allegiaree to
him.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

There was q big masquerade carni-
val at the college hall at HUSTON Friday
night which was participated in by a
great many of the first people Of the
town. There was some opposition to
the entertainment, which was led by
Mr.. Miller. the Methodist pastor, who
preached Sunday night a very fervent
sermon denouncing it. A great many
Of the members of Mr.. Millef's church
did not indorse his views and it was a
matter Of interest to everybody to see
how far the sermon would mar the sue
cess of the entertainment. It is re-
ported to have beena brilliant success.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
WHOLESALE DTsMIssALs.
Several Engineers OF the Plant sys-
tenn Discharged.

Several Engineers OF the Plant Sys-
tenn Discharged. 81.
Last Saturday the officials of the
Plant system at Savannah, Ga, dis
charged several of the engineers who
took prominent stand in the demand
for contract. Their names are Will
liams, Phillips, Radford, Parker, Ca
bill, Wright, White, HAZEL and Dona-
hue. Mr.. William Cahill was, while
in the employ of the company, secre-
tary of the general adjustment COM
mittee of the engineers Mr.. Cahill,
as well as most of the other dismi ssed
men, had been in the service of the
company for years, his record running
back for twenty five years. The engi-
neers have been given no cause for
their discharge. It is not, they say.
in the line of general custom, and may
lead TO other developments. The let
ter to,the discharged engineers was the
very essence of brevity. 1t said: ssThe
management deeming it for the good
of the company, notify you that your
services are no longer required" The
letters were signed by the master me-
chanic
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

Report Of State Inspector HIIIhouse
for the Year Just Closed.

for the Year Jnst Closed.
State Mine Inspector Hillhouse is
ready with his report for the year 1895,
which shows that the total amount of
coal mined in Alabama last year was
5,645, 461 tons, as against 1861, 312
tons in 1894. The amount of coke
produced last year was 1884, $40
tons, as against 924, O02 tons in 1894
The increase in the coal output for
1895 is 1887, 149 tons, of coke AGO, S44
tons. OF this amount jefferson
county, whose capital is Birmingham,
produced 3,710.33I tons of coal and
1901. 1881 tons of coke. The total
number of miners employed in 1895
was 9,286. of which 1000 we're con-
Wet, located in Jefferson county.
Jefferson county worked 4. 906 miners;
Walker, Bib, Tuscaloosa, Shelby, st.
Clair and Winston counties follow
Jefferson in the amount of their pro-
duetion in the order named. The
total production of both coke and coal
was the largest in the history of Ala
bama.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
Town Treasurer wind Installed.

The town council of Donaldsonville
held its deferred February meeting on
Thursday, and accepted the bond of
the newly-appointed treasurer. Mr.. L.
J. Wild, for 1000, with Messrs. p.
Redington, Fred Werner, Joseph CAT
Zero and Michael Werner, as sureties,
for $3.50 each. The outgoing treasur-
er. Mr.. J. E. Mosenan, who relin-
.quished the Office on account of re-
moving to Thibodaux, turned over the
books and contents Of the treasury to
his successor after an investigation by
the councils finance committee.
Everything was found as straight as
die, and Mr.. Moseman retires with a
clean balance sheet aud the record OF o
thoroughly upright and faithful custo-
dian Of the towns funds. The cash
balance transferred was So, 7OI. Sc, be-
sides several thousand dollars worth Of
notes and other securities. Mayor
Leche and the public works committee
reported having contracted for con-
siderable quantity of lime and bricks,
to be used in the building of sidewalks.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
House Burned.

At ! o'clock Sunday afternoon FIRE
broke out in a little house on Houmas
street at Donaldsonville, owned by Mr..
Paul Ramirez, occupied by colored
tenants, and adjoining one of Mr..
Louis Dshon's large warehouses. By
their usual prompiness and good
water supply, the fremen made short
work of the blaze, which threatened at
first to spread to the big building
alongside, which was filed with gen.
eral stock Of merchandise,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
Uncle Sam TO Arbitrate.

A protocol has been ssigned by the
italian minister ct Rio Janeiro and the
Brazilian foreiW minister. whereby.
the two countries agree to submit their
dispute 10 the president of the United
States. The agreement is similar to
that concluded by former Minister De
Mnrtino. II contains additional
clauses, however, which are believed
to be more favorable TO the Italian
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN GEORGIA
A Farmer and HIS Daughter Assassin
ated by Moonshiners.

A Farmer and His Daughter Assassin-
ated by Moonshiners.
One of the most sensational assassin
atoms ever known in Georgia is
reported. The scene was the noun
famous region in the eastern part of
Rabun, and although the killing occur
red last Thursday night, the news of it
has Just reached here. Joseph Crump-
ton, respectable farmer living in that
region, was suspected of having
reported an Illicit still to the revenue
authorities. Thursday night as he
stood near the window of the dining
room of bis house a bullet crashed
through the window, struck him in the
side, passed through him aud entered
the body of bis daughter. Miss Sallie
Crnmpton, who was standing near him.
1t penetrated her heart. and she fell
dead, The fathers was not at first
regarded as very serious, but the latest
report is that he too has died. Andrew
who owned the moonshine
still that was reported, is inspected.
he cannot be found. Searching parties
are out, and if caught there is strong
probability Of his being iynched
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
Are You Troubleds And do Yeu Want
Your Troublesf 20 Fly Auuys

You have suffered worlds Of trouble, anxiety
and pain, aud you hardly know what ais you.
Sometime your business goes wrong. and fer a
long time you have been feeling physically
very badly. Don't you know what is the
matter? OF course you don't, else you would
get some medicine. The trouble is with your
stomach and liver. Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy
will do vast amount Of good In helping this
trouble If you viii use it. Price so cents per
bottle. For sale by all druggists.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
Beware Of oinfmeuts for Cstsrxh That
Contain MercurY.

A. mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole 81 stem
whe entering IL through the mucous surfaces.
ouch articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputaC le phys. clans. as the
aamaye they Will do IS ter fold to the good You
IAN possib derive from them. Halls Cstarrh
gure, manufactured by +. ]. Cheney q Co..
Toledo, o., contains no mercury and il taken
internally, aciing directly upon the blood ana
mucous surfaces OF ths system. In buying
naLt Catarrn Cure be sure to get the genuine.
3nlo, by l, j. Cheney ~ Co. Testimonials free
~ Sold BY Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
A Rich Newapaper Man.

The splendid Main street property,
Littell's Opera House, at Opelouas, has
been purchased by Mr.. Leonce Sandoz,
of the OpeIousas Courier. The price
paid was 50, 200 cash. 1t is the inten-
ton of the new proprietor, with the
assistance of bis manager, Mr.. Adolphe
Jacobs, to put the oper-house on bet
ter footing than it has ever been.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

Mrs. Eliza J. Nicholson, proprietress
of the Picayune, died at $40 Saturday
morning at New Orleans.s She was
suffering from the grip when her hns-
band died a week ago, and the sad
event SO shattered her system that the
disease developed into congestion iof
the lungs, and without strength to fight
Off the attacks, che sank rapidly into
the final sleep. IA
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
wnDFALD FOR a TRAMP.
Recovered $50, 900 Hidden by Train
Robbers.


Robbers.
John B. Harmon, q tramp, so wears
old, who, by his own confession. re-
covered over $500 that was hidden
by train robbers over O year ago. ia
locked up in Jail in Sacramento. Cal.
For months he has been living in San
Francisco ON the fat of the land from
the proceeds of the money taken from
the overland express near Sacramento
by Jack Brady and Browning over a
year ago The prisoner has turned
over to the police 81, 900, which he had
in the German Savings Bank in San
Francisco, $1,000 in securities, a dia-
mond ring and diamond collar but
ton. Harmon found the money hidden
under clump of bushes near Sacra-
mento, where the robbers who held M
the train buried it. 1t is known that
the robbers obtained over $50, 900 from
Wells, Fargo & Co., but Harmon did
not find all of the plumber. He says
he obtained only S20,O but it is be-
Eeved that these figures are rather un-
der the exact amount.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

The Rev. w. p. Browne, the rector
of Christ Church, Bastrop, is making
q strong effort to build new church
in that town. The OLD chapel, which
was built during the war, has become
unsafe, and there is great need of a
larger building for the growing con-
gregation. 1t is expected that the new
church will be bnilt this spring or sum-
mer,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

An opportunity was offered Saturday
morning to test the quality of the par
ish bloodhounds at Houma. A negro
named Daniel banks, living near
Houma, had some chickens stolen from
him Friday night. He notified Deputy
Sheriff c. v. Aycock, who took the
bloodhounds, Nip, Yum Yum and Don,
to the chicken roost of the man whose
property had been stolen, and in short
order the blood hounds were on the
trail. Though the-t theft had been com
mitted six or seven hours before, the
dogs found the thief, who proved to be
a white man. and who, on being
charged with the theft, owned up.
The chickens we're recovered and re-
turned to the owner. Since the pur-
chase Of bloodhounds there has been 9
marked decrease in crime throughout
the parish.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
The Modern way

commends itself TO the weIl-informed. to do
pleasantly and efrectnally what was formerly
done in the crudest manner and disazreeably
as well. To cleanse the system and break up
colds, headaches and fevers without unp,eas-
ant after effects, use this Delighted liquid lax
atiye remedy, Syrup OF Figs. Manufactured
BY, California Fig Syrup Company.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
Interesting and Newsy Items
From Our Exchanges.
New Church Wanted at Bastrop----
500, 900 Shingles Burned--A News
paper Man Buys an Opera Houses
injured by Runaway.
Shingles Burned.

A dryklin, the property of Mr.. J.
Dechaux, containing about 500, 900
shingles, was completely destroyed by
fire at about 3 o'clock Friday morning,
at Gibson City. Loss about 50, 800.
No insurance; cause of fire unknown.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

MARIA" said BoggIes to his wife. with
an idea of instructing her in political econ
omy, do You know what civil service.
ism
Jasper" replied Mrs Boggles, with
memory OF recent contact with the cook,
nthere isn't ANY, ~.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
New Lodge Of ODD Fellows Instituted

Paul Lowenthal, grand master of
Louisiana Of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows. went to Pollock, -four
ishing saw mill town, eighteen miles
north of Alexandria, on the Iron Noun
tain railroad, and instituted new
lodge of the order, which was called
the Penn Lodge. There were eighteen
members put through and the balance
of the list of thirty eight win be car
ried through in few days.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

Miss F. Beulah vsnslyke. the daugh-
ter of Mr. WI. yanslyke, of Able
vile was badly hurt Wednesday by a
horse running away with the buggy.
She was thrown ont, but most fortu-
nately she sustained no serious injuries.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
very Awkward Indeed.

This is prec sely the kind of mistake man
makes IL he ''turns out" on the wrong sde OF
the road whom vehicle comes toward him.
No less absurd Is the error OF the In ividual
who takes dra tic medicines to relieve bis
liver hat organ II s'n the ri sht SIDE and the
road TO its relief is Hostfet RS Stomach Bit
ters, q medici q also adapted 10 the relief of
dyspepsia. constipation. kidney and rheu-
matte ailments and malaria
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

I have used boxes of Tetterine, for letter
were thick and 70, ten, since using Teiterins
they are growing out new aud healthy. Please
send roe two more boxes to use In case Il
should show any sign Of returning. G. NJ.
shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

FITS stopped FREQ by DIR. KLISE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRxR. No fits after first days use.
Marve3ous cures. Treatise and -. 90 trial bot
tie free. SDr.l Kline. 9Sl Arch St, Phila., Pa
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion, alays pain, cures wind colo. Use. bottle.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

A cannon ball fired from one OF the great
Krupp or Armstrong guns travels at the speed
Of 2,se7 feet per second. .ssi
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

i can recommend P'so's Cure for Consump-
ton to sufferers from Asthma-E ID. TOWx-
sENp. Ft. Howard, via, Mag 4. 1884.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

The following bill is posted in large letters
at the door Of Brussels theater: moral
pieces every Sunday and Thursday
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
FoKrr PEOPLE DROWNED.
Steamer Carrying Eighty Passengers
Capsizes.

Capsizes.
The Brisbane river at Brisbane.
Queensland, has been greatly swollen
recently. owing to the floods. While
asmall steamer was crossing the river
with eighty passengers on board she
was capsized, and only forty persons
we're saved. The capsized boat was a
ferry boat named Pearl. The current
was exceedingly swift At the time of the
accident.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

In one year an average Of 4400S vessels
passed in and out Of Liverpool, while the
daily average is 10 vessels.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

Some flowers, like those OF the yeast plant
or Of the common mold, produce seeds In a
few hours after blooming.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21

How do yoV suppose the new vomqp
win use her latch key p
Precisely as the old man did. Sit on
the steps and wait lil the house comes
rouHd
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-02-21
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-06-25
Mr.. DAYTON RENoMlNATED.

The Republicans of the second con-
gressional district met at Morgantown
Tuesday and nominated Hon. Aston
Gordon Dayton for Congress by ac-
clamation. There was no opposition
to him, and he was named for re-elec-
ton with much enthusiasm. Hon.
VIM. o. Dawson made the nominating
speech. The committee escorted Mr..
Dayton to the hall, and he made
lengthy speech in accepting the nomi-
nation. There were 224 delegates
present.
There was contest for the honor
of being presidential elector between
Mr.. VIM. A. Chapline, Of Shepherds
town, and W. G, Wilson, of Randolph
county. There was a tie on the first
ballot, each candidate receiving ll2
votes. The next ballot gave Mr..
Chapline Us to his opponents 100,
and he was declared elected. He
made short speech in response. DR..
D. w. Border was elected committee
man for Jefferson county.
The resolutions adopted endorse the
St. Louis platform, with additional
clauses clarifying Mr.. Dayton and
Senator Elkins. The leaders who
were present came out strong for
sound money. Mr.. Dayton, who is
nominated for his second term, has
made fairly efficient representative
in Congress. He has been attentive
to the wishes of his constituents and
has had the interests of his district at
heart. We think he has been some
what over-zealous, at times, as a party
man, and perhaps has more political
prejudice than he ought to have. Not
withstanding his efficiency, however,
we greatly prefer to see a Democrat
fill his shoes, and we think this dis
trict will send one TO Congress in his
place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-06-25
The Children's Fresh Air Society,".

1t is always a pleasure to write about
the work of the Children'S Fresh Air
Society. This beautiful charity has now
been in operation in Baltimore City five
wears, and the work is growing marvel
lousy each year. During these five
wears many neglected 'little ones have
been taken from poverty-stricken homes,
where vice abounds and where breath
of fresh air is an almost unobtainable
luxury. and have been transported TO the
midst of green fields to be miniStered to
bv kind and loving friends. Another
wear the Fresh Air Society OF Baltimore
appeals to those living in the country to
take these children into their homes for
two weeks, where they can have fresh
air for their little lungs, good country
milk for their hungry little bodies, new
ideals of living for their ready little
minds to see and perhaps try to initiate,
and love and kindness to make happy
memories in lives that have all too few
bright days The Society prefers to send
the children in parties of ten to sixty or
more. Every expense is paid by the So
cietv, the children are provided with
suitable clothing and are pronounced
free from contagious diseases. No sala-
ries are paid in the Fresh Air work
Further information may be had by adj
dressing the Children's Fresh Air Socie-
ty. ll2 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
Nd.