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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
The uiarn of the Futurc.

No mere hammers Ill pianos. 4he ola
fashioned method OF pounding music
out Of wi-cs b.- TIC aid Of Il wonderfully
complicated systom Of levers and keys,
which all the world thought to he the
ultimate perfection for the production
Of that sort OF tone, has been branded as
back nnmbcr.
Dr.. Richard Eisemann Of Berlin, for
wears rupil Of Professor Won Helm
holtz, las patented system which does
away With tie levers entirely. He calls
this now appliance tic electrophonic
piano, its distinctive principle consist
ing in the fact that the vibrations OF
the chords are rot produced by ham
mers, but by an electric cargent and By
means Of microphones acting as inter
rupttIs CT currents.
All the delicate and complex lnechan-
ism Of the old piano is done AWAY with.
The little electric devices ale arranged
on the crosspjece extending over tic
strings. Upon tits electric magnets are
rlaoed so as to lie only hairs breadth
from the strings.
Pressing down the key sends the eiec-
tric current into TIE corresponding cleo
tromagnet This attracts The metallic
string below. but the lnicrophone inter
rupts the current and herewith the at
traction. The string returns to its for
MGR place, ard this continued attraction
and interruption Of the current are car.
ricd CD, the number Of vibrations being
regulated ~ the pitch of the string.
The high sounds produced by this
method have decided harp tone, and
the lower and middle registers suggest
the cello CT the organ. In reality, the
installation CT this new system creates
a new instrument, so different are the
qualities of sound produced by the new
method and the eld.-New York Jour
nal
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
Warwick and the 1nidlands boast :

Warwick and the lnidlands boast q
very innocent beverage. II is concoc-
ton CT ginger, buttercup seed, cayenne
and beet juice and is calculated to scorch
the lining from traction engine. TAX
Gu raw, it is probably the hottest drink
in the country, but it does 10 harm,
and, ifwell watered, is pleasant enough.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
CoEteEt,Aelt.

81 saw ecu last might as I passed by
YOUR house. What in the volld was thai
ccntrivarce yen Lad sticking out from
your forehead?''
Cute, ,7axn'ti.: gou sec. my wife
lets ne sluoke in tie h.use, but I have
to wear aD :rlester to keep he Sill okC
from soilin. tie ceiling. Clever, ain I
it2,,-Clevnlnrd T.ondor
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
Tnc Dod Tn S.1,ooI.

We once knew an old man who bad
much experience with boys, who de,
clarcd, .'You never hit boy 4 lick
amiss unless you miss him when you
hit at him.. There is a good deal OF
nonsense in the sentimental rot about
"I'll allow 10 man to whip my boy. "
If your hoy needs it, you'd better thank
his teacher for licking him.-Augusta
Chronicle
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03

Keats fell in love with Fanny Brawne,
dull and unattractive young woman.
In one of his letters TO her be says, i
feel an awful warmth about the heart,
like a load of Immortality.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03

On June -, 1866, upward of 2,4oO
salmon were taken above the bridge i'll
the river Tyne and sold i'll Newcastle at
one penny and penny farthing per
pound.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
T'sunlly,

"Wlile like TO see 4 man who is
net afraid to stand Up fer lis rights, y
said the Crmminsville sage, "still, ]
have noticed that that sort of a man
usually thinks he has right to any.
thing he WAITS. ''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
NATURES CYCLE PATH
The Sandy Shore of Lake Erie is Admira
bly Fitted For Wheeling.

The Sandy Shore of Lake Erie is Admira-
bly, Fitted For Wheeling.
Most of us at one time or another have
basked for awhile upon some sandy
beach of ocean or lake We have bathed
in the surf, gathered shells upon the
shore, and thus whiled away many idle
hours, but it was reserved for the BIZ
cycle to make us really acquainted with
those stretches of beach and shore which
seem to have been purposely prepared
by kind Mother Nature as q glorious
cycle path. Whether or not she orig
inally intended it for wheels, she GER
tainly spends Il great deal of her time
in keeping the path III repair, ard those
active servants of hers, wind and wave.
rain and sun, are kept very busy at
work upon it all the time.
This long ard varied Path stretches
in its entirety hundreds of miles along
our ocean shores and around the borders
of our great lakes, but the particular
bit with which we became familiar dur
ing happy summer weeks, and to share
in whose delights Iwould tempt others,
is il comparatively small portion Gil the
southern shore of Lake Erie. 1t bcsins
with the extreme end of Cedar point,
which with its long arm holds i'll por-
tion of Sandusky bay, and extends east
ward 10 miles CT more up the shore
This sandy shore continues i'll the way
to Cleveland and beyond, but because
Of some intervening piles CT rock enc
cannot ride tie whole 80 or GO miles.
The shorter distance is, However, enough
for a summer days ride, especially If
one takes it comfortably and leisurcly
and appropriates to himself the count
less joys spread before him.-Grace
Wickham Currm i'll st. Nicholas.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
KNIVES and PistnIs.

visited several of the rcformatory
institutions to see what was being dono
for the younger boys in regard to mall
ual training. L found very little sys-
tematic instruction. The principal oc-
cupaticns were Gaming chairs, knitting
stockings hy machinery and other pure
" mechanical work In none OF the
schools was there systematic instruction
in manual training us it is now carried
on in educational institutions. In fact,
there were SO many young boys who
could Tot &c kept busy at machine work
that Il large part Of the time which
might have been usefully employed
was spent III idleness. During these
hours the boys found occupations on
their own account for their hands to do
to u limited extent
In enc Institution the boys had taken
from their hathands the broad steel
wires which kept them i'll shape, broken
them into pieces from three to six inches
in length, ground these upon the door
steps or walls of the buildings and used
them as lrivc9 to white such bits Of
wood as they could pick up about the
yard CT secure from the ianitors when
they made the fires. They made han
die by winding on the Rawlings of
stockings OF binding two bits of wood On
either side. Little boats, paper knives
and household furniture We're rudely
shaped by these clude Instruments
Some Of the boys were put there for
wrecking trains, for burglary, ETC., and
their tendencies were sometimes ex-
pressed in the things they tried 10 make
for instance, pistols, small knives and
weapons such as boys might use in H.
dian raids, ctc--Altruist Interchange.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
Sicilian Love Charms.

The love charms of Sicily are many
ard curious Orc, very popular and
considered very powerful, is to put into
IN eecshell few drops Of the blood Of
the longing lover. The shell is exposed
to the sun for three days and to the dew
for three nights. 1t is then placed on
hot ;:SAcs until calcined, when the
Whole is =, Guced to fine powder and
administered secretly il Il cup OF cotfeo
or a glass Of Wine to the object OF atfec-
ten. Another charm is for the witch TO
undress at midnight ard Tie her clothes
up in Luudlc which she places on her
head. Then, kneoling in the center OF
her loonl, size pronounces an incanta-
ZION, at tie end of which she shakes her
head. If the bundle falls i'll front OF
her, it is good sign; should it fall Ee-
lind her Tic charm will not avail. Yet
another is worked in the following
munDer: Pieces Of green, red aud white
ribbon are purchased i'll three different
shops, the ramc cf the persons to be
charmed being repeated, mentally, each
time. The sEopkcepcr must he paid with
the left hand, the ribbon being received
III the right. When al the pieces arc
bought, they are taken to witch, who
SETS out find The person to be charmed.
On finding l.iin, CT ler, the witch NUT
tiers to herself. with these ribbons L
bird ecu to yuci enc" Then size re-
turns the riaLons tc Tie purchaser, who
tics them beneath lis Or her left knee
and wears thcm at chnrch.-Macmil-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
Eot Iird Built.

"Thcre was strange man here to
see you To-Day, Papa" said little Ethel,
who net her father il the hall as he
came home on Wednesday night.
"Did he lave a bill:"
"No, papa. lie had just plain
nose. "-PhiladeIpIlia Times.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03

Wedding rings were first used by
Christians about the year $50, but the
ancient Egyptians and Romans used
them. The fashion of the plain gold
wedding ring is Saxon.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03

OFF the coast of Ceylon the fishing
season is inausura,ed by nanerous cere-
monies. and the feet CT boats then puts
TO sea. Fishing, when allowed, goncr-
ally commences III tie second week OF
March and lasts from four to six weeks,
according to the season.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03
s Genius.

my wife has been studying geology,
and the house is so full Of rocks l can
find place to sit down.
"What will you do about ito
1--WE induced her TO take up astron-
omy."
rs that any hetter?"
''Of course. She can t collect speci-
mems. '-Chicaso Record.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-03

\ pessimist is az il7;i,,i; l9ho co@sid-
ers happiness 4 Ciiseasc. -D5iias News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
:Aless,sdris 4szfttf.
fDNFs! AY EVENING FEB l., 1887.


Senator Coke of Texas was once
pitted in some kind of race against
n man named Cole, who was an elo-
quent speaker and was getting rath-
er the better of him. The Coke party
gave big barbecue, but their best
speaker could not be on hand. The
committee discovered that no talent
was available except rough and
tumble fellow who had been coal
miner in West Virginia. He con
sented. when called on, and the
committee was i'll fear and trem-
bling. wondering what he would do.
But they didn't fear and tremble
long. .Feller citizens, said the
speaker, Lam here today to talk to
YOU about Coke and Cole. You know
me, and you know I know what l IN
talking about, and l want to ask
you if you know the difference be
tween Coke and Cole. But it aim
necessary; every man of you knows
that the difference between them is
the gas that is i'll the Cole. San
Francisco Argonaut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
Tour California.

The next California tour of the P.nnsyl.
vania Parosd vii leave New York and
Phllaie hia by s,scal train of Pullman pal
ace cars February IL visiting the Mammoth
Cave and stopping at New Orleans during the
Mardi Gras Carnival. Four weeks will he
allowed on the Pacific Coast, and two day
will be spent Gu the return "trip at Colorado
Springs and the Garden of the Gods. STOPS
will also be made at Salt Lake City, Denver
and Omaha. Tickets, including railroad
transportation, Pullman accommodations Zone
double BERTH, meals en- route, carriage drives,
and hotel accom- modstions going and return.
ing and transportation in California Will be
sold at the rate of $3.50 from all stations on
the Pennsylvania railroad system east OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
Florida Winter Service.

The Southern Railway announces the re-
sumption of the famous New York aud
Florida limited OH January Is This trsin
IS composed of Pullmans latest improved
compartment cars, dining caIs, drawing room
sleeping cars aud library observation ears,
leaving Washington daily. except Sunday at
600 p. M, running solid through TO Sa-
vannah, Jacksonville and St. Augustine via
Lynchburg, Charlotte and columbia leach
ing Savannah at 1920 M. Jacksonvil c
at $50 p. m aud st. Augustine at 4:30 p. m
the next day. This train is in addition to
the REGULAR daily limited trains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
India Dialects.

India has hundreds of dialects,
which may all be classed under
three great heads, the Sansclit
Pracrit and Magadhi. The Sanscrit
is the fundamental language and
that of the Vedas; the Pracrit, the
vernacular language in many dia-
lects, and the Magadhi or Misra Is
that of Ceylon and the islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

Train No 35onneas
9for
10 gani in
Franklin
Hate s. nseturn
Trans
63o Arrive Alexandria returning S2S and 255
Yorkan
CIR Jacksonville and St. Augustine Also
Sleeper o. August
and Southwestern Limited Through Sleeping Cars between
aaud
orc II
and3 nitcd Pullman
70 andN ana
and
n
Francisco
tickets Pullman
t.
H. WA. TURK
Passenger
Washnq C. C.
l.. AgentPn Washington d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
RrrCKLJN,s ARNICA sALvE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world fol
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun-
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
iious, and positively cures Piles, or No
Jay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Err est l.. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
Tho Chinese Dictionary.

The Chinese dictionary authorized
by the imperial government con-
tains PA classes of words, of which
$50 include the more important.
This famous dictionary, the most
ancient of any recorded in literary
history. was arranged by Pa-out-
she, who lived about 100 b. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

The next Pennsylvania Railroad tour To
jacksonville allowing two weeks in Florida
will leave New York and Philadelphia Feb
luaIy g. Excursion tickets, including rail.
way transportation, Pullman Accommodate 5
lone BERTH. and meals Ell route III both d.
rection whil9 travelling on the special tram.
will he sold $50 from New York, and pro-
pcrtionate rates from other points. For other
information apply to ticket agents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
Disprovcd 1t.

s'This is ali rot about pure grit
winning success.
"How so?'
Il sank fortune in grindstone
factory. Detroit Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
Loss md Cain.

It is not such Il terrible thing TO
lose your reputation. Some men
would be lucky if they could do it
Atchison Globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
Observation-Disclosures 10 Baltimore and
Neturn---S1.21.

Tickets viii be sold via the Pennsylvania
Railroad Saturday and Sunday. February
18th and 18th, and will he valid for return
passage until Monday, February 18th. Coed
on any train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
FERRY SCHEDULE


On and after October 9TH, 1896, and unit
further notice the following ferry schedule
will he in force.
Lepre Alexandria. foot of King street at
90, 80, 5 30. 9 30. 10 30 and II 30
a ~, . 80 1 80, . 30. 3 30, 30, 30
and Is 30 p. m.
Leave Washington. foot of Seventh street,
at so Z 80 S 80, 0 80 10 30 and l 30,
a. m. IL 30, / 80, 30, 30, 30, 30
ard g so p. IN.
N. b. Same schedule Sundays commencing
30 g. III.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDIN Gs-sTEAM-
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days at 7 CO p. m, and Alexandria at %
A. NJ, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
St. Clements Bay and Leonardtowr.
C. W. RIDLEY, General Manage
JOHN i. PArGEIsr Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF TIE
4 Circuit Court of the county of Alexandria,
on the 9th day of February, 1897
Robert E. Birch Plaintiff,
against
Fora z Birch Defendant
Memo: The object of this suit is 10 obtain
divorce vinculo matrimonii from the de-
PENDANT.
And an affidavit having been made and
flied that the defendant Fora L Birch is not
resident Of the State of Virginia, it is or
dered that she do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof and do
what may be necessary 10 protect herintcrest
in this suit, and it is further ordered that a
copy hereof be published once week for
four successive weeks in the Alexandria Ga
zette, and that = copy be posted at the front
door of the Court House of this county.
A copy-teste:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA ANI
w MOUNT VERNON RAILROAD.
FOR WASHINGTON

Leave Alexandria, corner King and Royal
streets. also stops at King and Washington,
King and Payne streets, and King and Spring
Park, week days at 8 80, %, 6 %, 20
(express), 4S (express) s 90, 20 (cxprcssi
8 90, 9 80 10 90, IL 90 and II 40 a. m.
and / 20, OF (express) Is, 2 90, 40.
8 O6, (express). 90, A %, 4 40 express !,
AZ, 5 Is (exprets), 5 10, 6 10, 7 90. 7 10
(express) 8 90, 8 90, 10 90 and i 90 p N.
Suudays-S 90 10, 8 G0and 10 90 and
II 90 a. m. u 20, O6, , 90, 3 06, 4 %,
) 10, 6 Is, 7 60, S 90, 900, 10 90 and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

DALLARDvALE LITHIA WATER, the
D strongest Lithia Water in the market.
Cures Rheumatism. Gout, Dropsy, Dialects,
Biight's Disease, Gravel and all diseases OF
the Kidneys and Bladder Price so cents a
bottle. SIS a case. For sale by
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONG.
A book of testimonials furnished on appli-
cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
DRUGGISTS.
NSTABLISHED 1892.
f 8. LEADBEATER. Q. O. LEADBEATrR.
E. 6. Lea DBEATER, JR, j. LEADBEATEA
rs. LEADBEATER 4 SoNS,


WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUaGIsTS
105 and Joy south Fairfax Street.
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals Fsfent Nee :
cincs, Psints, OILS, Dye stnfts, Specs ''ruF'
gists' Fancy Goods and specialties,
wholesale agents in Northern Vifsluia 10.
]. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Go.
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Pats &c.
Manufacturers of Standard Pharmaceduc-
.rcpaiations.
We have made lar..e additions to our suocA
snd are buying leading Proprietary Articios
Chemicals, &C., direct from the manufacturer:
We arc therefore enabled 10 supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by well-al
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE a.
orces as low as those given by the best house,
in larger cities All goods forwarded by iirs'
freight or express after receipt Of order
Promptness IS our specially we gnar2n''
the purity of al Drugs furnished Corr
snondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

ID KOMANGEi AN 2 gross, Bromangelan
ID Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Straw.
berry Flsvors, received to-day by
]. @. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
FOR ALEXANDRIA.

hOaNO Washington; ilNii WV No4HSi VI
Pennsylvania avenue and 1870 street, week
days, 6 40, %, 7 30 (cxprcss), S 90, $ 30
(express) 8 90, 8 80, 10 % (cxpress), II o.
and IL 10 a. m. and II 05 (express) II 80
IS, 45, = % (exprcss), , 40, ) 30, GO
(express), 4 Is, 40 (exprcss), 90, 20
(express) 5 40, 6 o. (expyess), 6 20, ! 90,
%, CO. 10 GO, II 20 and 1 SO y. NJ.
Sundays CO. 8 90, 10 % and II 90
a. m. and - O5 IN. and l IS, , 05, ) 30,
10 5 90, 05, 90, s co. 8 90. 10 90 and
II 20 p. II.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon and
way stations, daily except Sunday. at Z ] i,
10 80 a. m. and u 30, = 80, and Is
p nj. Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon
sundays only at 7 II and 1 80 a. IN. and
a 43 p. III. Leave Mount Vernon daily at
I 45 a. m. and - 42, , 40, 20 and 80
p III. Sunday only st ! 40 Il. III. and u %
and 5 80 III.
Hourly trains from Arlington Junction to
Arlington and Rosslyn.
Baggage carried and checked at King and
Royal streets, Alexandria, and 1872 and
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, free. BIZ
cycles carried 20 cents each.
Communication tickets are sold ut the Offices
Of tho Mt. Vernon Railroad at the following
rates:
rare. Alexandria TO Washington, 10 cents;
round-trip 20 cents. Commutation rates ;
Quarterly tickets, S12.56; monthly tickets,
$465; school tickets So 10; family trip
tickets, S6.25; package tickets, so cents.
G. +. ABBOT. GEO. +. PHILLIPS,
General Manager. General Passenger Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

10 MATS OF VERY FINE OLD JAVA
i a COFFEE just received for sale, fresh
ly oasted or green, by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

SO uKUoo MASON'S PORCELAIN
40 LINED FRUIT JARS-pints, quarts
and half-gallons-for sale By
J. C. MILRIJRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
yXTARFIELD & HALL.,

Prescriptions specially.
English, French, German ana Dosncfa"
Toilet Sosps: Genuine Farina Cologne; Mig
lolia. Hcivosmia, Geranium and Flcrd,
Wster; Genuine Lubins Extracts; Spongcs
Hair Brushes and Combs /; best English yooti
Brushes; full assortment OF Paten: Modi
.,s; Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch, Sea Mos'
saIine, Spices of all kinds, and select stocE
Of ali articles sold By druggists al prices rs low
- tho seluc qpaljty aau be obtsin"d e!serlcr'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17

7 EADBEATERS BEEF WINE AND
II IRON.-This admirable preparation, so
successfully used during the past 10 years. has
now become almost necessity to that class
of patients requiring mild but efficient tonic.
Each dose contains the strength of one ounce
of fresh, lean beef, two grains of citrate OF
iron dissolved in pure sherry wine and flaw
ored with choice aromatics. Price 75c.
E. S. LEADREATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
STEAM

TkJaSHINGTON STEAMBOAT CON-
w PANY UIMITED.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-17
TELEpHoNR EXCHANGE.
HELLO

We wish 10 call your attention to the s,c,
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EAChhNun
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES.
The McCook tribune., 1897-10-08
Burt County's Product.

The following estimated yield OF
staple crops in Burt county shows a
prosperous condition of agriculture in
that county: Wheat, 34O,G14 bushels:
corn, 3.13O, 10 bushels; oats, Loco. 72O
bushels; barley. $1,000 bushels: rye,
9.220 bushels; hay, 6s,767 tons The
value of this grain at present prices
shows gain in the county ove~. the
prices that prevailed al the same sine
in 1896 of S397, ,533. Add to this the in
creased value of live stock in the farm
ers' hands and it SHOWS an increase in
value of agricultural products amount
ing to over $500, 600.
The McCook tribune., 1897-10-08
CHECK in THE BOOM.
Business Record Not Quite So Encour-
aging This Week.

Business Record Not Quite So Encour.
aging This Week.
New YORK, Oct. 4-Bradstreet's
says: General trade is marked by
increased activity in wool, hides, iron
and steel and their manufactured
products, but business in the quaran.
tined districts remains at standstill,
and at all except few Northwestern
distributing cen tiers, in spring wheat
states, where business is relatively
more active, there is Il check to the
demand for dry goods, hats and cloth
ing. Favorable reports come from a
region extending from Knoxville to
st. Paul and from Omaha to Milwau.
kee. The tendency is to increase es-
Inmates of the wheat crops and in
crease the probable yield of cotton.
The prices movement shows a long
list of unchanged quotations this
week. Potatoes have reacted from
the extremely high prices at the West
and cotton is off further. Lead is
lower, rs are corn, oats and -four, In
sympathy with wheat, which dropped
3 cents on Bradstreet's reported in
crease of nearly 100000 in the
worlds visible stocks"