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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
IRON.
July "a, 1907

JNE' % '~t|'
The iron trade is very dull.
Stocks of pig iron are large. Prices
are about the lowest on record;
but by our recent exports we have
proven our ability TO compete with
the world in the production OF Pig
Iron.
We believe we have already en-
tered upon an era of great pros
perity.
We base this belief upon the
conviction that liquidation has run
its course; that our crops are above
the average, while those of Eu-
rope are deficient, and upon the
knowledge that stocks OF Grain
are small.
To-day there is increased de-
mdnd for money.
These conditions being true, we
look with confidence to better rail-
road earnings and general revival
of trade.
There has never been period
of prosperity without heavy con-
sumption Of iron, and the coming
yearwill hardly prove an excep-
ton.
The price of iron should adj
vance.
We buy and carry securities.
Grain and cotton on margin, ia
vorable terms. Correspondence
solicited.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

TOBACCO EXCHANGE.

Richmond. va, July a, 1877.
Sales AT auction on Change for the week
ending to-day. 100 packages OF Fluvanna,
Louisa and Caroline county. Va. sun
cured tobaccos; highest price for tho week.
$3.50.
sales OF sun-cured tobaccos for same
period for seven years past.
For week ending Saturday. July 25. 1895.
o. packages; highest price. S127j
For week ending Saturday July 27, 1895,
lbs packages: highest price. SIS.
For week ending saturday July %. 1894.
For week ending Saturday. July % 1898.
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For the Knights Of Pythias.

",rhe Great Catastrophe" Laughing
comedy in two acts will BIO presented At
Corcoran Hall Thursday night July 9TH
at SIS T. NJ, for the benefit OF Old Do
minlon Lodge knights OF Pythias.
The following ladies and gentlemen win
take part: Misses Rosalic Pettis. George
Bradley and Alma Atkinson. Messrs.
VIM b. Gary. T. Il. Williams. Otto Noel.
Ter, Jr., II. b. Atkinson and Thomas No
Call pianist.
Mr.. Harry Kemp will APPEAR in humoe
.st songs in character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO July 2i.-wheat closed to-
dax AT an advance Of NC. There was
nothing suggested any radical change IN
the situation. although strenuous claims
were made of serious damage TO the
spring wheat crop by excessive rams
Corn was strong throughout on hot winds
West and light country offerings and
gained 7kc. oats also improved 4sc. Pro-
visions were dun but sympathized with
the strength in the cereals. and gained
21hn1Oc.
The leading futures ranged az follows;
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PORT or RICHMOND, JULY "a. 1897.
ARRIVED.

PORT OF RICHMOND. JULY "a. 1897.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Virginia. Porter. Baltimore,
merchandise and passengers. Baltimors
steam Packet Company.
steamer Poeah S nsss Sraves' N Ns,s
Navigation Company.
steamer Gulf Stream, Tunnel, Philadei.
phia. merchandise and passengers. J. w.
McCarrick. agent.
SAILED.
steamer Ariel. Shelly, Norfolk, mer-
cbandise and passengers. Virginia Nayi.
steiner Virginia. Porter Baltimore.
merchandise and passengers. Baltimore
Steam Packet Company.
r schooner light for PetMsSs1: SsV's'A
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THE BOYs SENTHOME.
Loving Message From . Mother, Indiner'
snt One From u Father. ~


The two little boys. Willie Salisbury
and Gilbert Ward. who were kindly cared
for by Mr.. Davis. Of tho Almshouse. unui
their parents were heard from. wcro sent
back TO wilmington, n. c., on the SOS
train on tho Atlantic Coast Line yesterday
morning. They were glad to be on their
way homo. and promised to be better boys
and obey those over them.
GIlberts mother, in reply to telegram
from Mr.. Davis. wrote a sweet. inteih-
gent letter. but that OF tho father OK tho
other little fellow. who has married sec
ond time, and lives IN Charleston y. c..
was quito different. and those who read
IL will no longer wonder why the boy 10
so Maynard.
Here are both letters:
Wilmington. July ii. 1891
Mr.. Geo. u. Davis;
Dear Sir.-Your message Just handed 10
me In regard to Gilbert. l am at loss
what to say to you about him. He has
given me a great deal Of trouble by his
disobedience TO mo. begged him 70 stay
at home and obey me. but Mr.. Davis. his
father. died about four years ago, and
have never been able to control him. !
am widow. with nothing but my daily
labor. and my TWO oldest children 10 de-
pend on. and can scarcely live. j was NOT
able TO pay for the telegram. so you must
know my circumstances are very humble.
Gilbert is a very sensible boy and II kept
out OF bad company no can be managed;
but he needs 10 be dealt with very firmly.
IL you can assist me I'm getting something
for him TO do 20 earn his clothes ana
board you will confer a great favor ON
q poor heart-brolSeu mother.
My heart goes out I'm sympathy for him.
but I know that God will hear my prayer
for that hayward boy. Please let me hear
from you at once / am not able TO bring
him home. and II / were, he would not
stay with me. and no needs to be con-
trolled by man.
As to my standing in Wilmington can
give good references. as l am where l
was born. Gilberts father was an ODD
Fellow in good standing; also Mason.
You can refer TO Fayetteville. n. C., TO
learn who Gilbort's father was.
Trusting TO hear from YOU at once, am
Very respectfully.
MRS. J. J. WARD. .
III So. c Street. Wilmington. n. c.
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SATURDAY. morning, A HALF-GROWN ST BERNARD DOG.
Had no collar on. liberal reward If returnedto
MEYERS. Sixth and Broad streets
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" TT
III So. c Street. Wilmington. n. c.
chnrlaston. S. q. July q. $50.

Charleston, S. c.. July 81. 1891
Mr. G.. d. Davis. Esq;
Dear sir:-My son lives with his sister,
Mrs. Gussie Greer. corner Queen ana
Fourth streets. Wilmington. n. G. Please
handcuff and send him TO guard-house. IN
Wilmington. y. c. She will give some no.
tice to you. | am under many obligaticnf
to you for your kindness, and remain a.
ever. your most obedient servant.
j. f. SALISBURY.
No go Hanover ST.. Charleston, 3. O.
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NAVAL STORES.

WILMINGTON. \. G., July 2i.-sPiK,
IT'S OF NE-Dull al pa
ROSIN-Firm at s120Q125; receipts,
737 barrels. ,, ,,..,-. :, %
CRUDE TURPENTlSE--Qniet at $50
81. 80 and $3.50: receipts. - barrels.
TAR-Firm at Sl.lJ; receipts al Darrels
SAVANNAH. GA. July @;-TURPEN-
TiNF,-Firm at 2Jc.: sales, 40 casks; re
ce Rlpo1ss;IH >-H sales. 1913 barrels: re-
ceints s0s6 bushels. Quote-A, Il. G; ID.
Si.50G125; r, sl25Q1.30; +. Cog -;
g. sl.2511i 40: II. S15O: J. slo2; h, Sl-E9;
NJ 81 .65: n. s1.s5: window glass S-.Oo;
water white. $40
CHARLESTON. 5. C., July 2l-TUR-
PENTiNE- at 25lec.. sales, none;
ROsIN-Firm s a, 80. none a. "a. ~ 81 ~
e. *. X. S155; NJ. Si.6j: y. $40. win
dow glass. 1y0; water white. s..
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THE riMEs-RrcnMoND, VA SUNDAY JULY rs: 1897

Chicago Nor. Pacific SIS, T. R...... SSsS
n. and w. Gen. Gs ...........:...' 'ss33!7
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NEW YORK. Julv 2f-COTTON-Quie !;
middling 1915: net receipts none; gross,
80 bales forwarded. 60 bales. sales, 0oo
bales-all spinners: stock. 61. l43 bales.
Total to-day-Net receipts, so baleS sS-
ports 10 Continent. 1.64O bales; stock loa'-
341 bales .-..,...
Total since September 1st-Net receipts.
G. COO. 374; exports 10 Great Britain. 2y5s' :
557 bales: to France 699.1J bales 10
Continent. 2.135,247 bales; to channel
'' fntuTes opened steady; sales. 300 bales
January. 707; February, 100; Marcb' e Go,
April. ia: July. 7.45. August, 40, SEP
tember' 726: October. 7O7; November
Tiitures closed steady; sales. ~, 700
bales: January. 7OS; February. III
March. ia: April. III; July, 100; Az
gust. 7.47: September, 1.2I; october 'V'
November. 702; December, ia. I'D
ding upIands. bic; middling guH'
s 3-16.
LIVERPOOL. July 2i-1 p. Moot
TON-Closing: Spot quiet: prices IN
changed American middling, a., saies
were G.ODO bales. Of which 800 were LOT
speculation and export and Included DIV
american; receipts. 1000 bales. all Amer
lean.
Futures opened steady. with moderate
demand. and closed quiet at tho advance;
American middling. !. m. C., July, 4 l2-64,
buyers: July and August. ll-6+' buyers /,
August and September, 4 l-64 sellers !,
October and November. 63-64p4, buyers
November and December. 3 JJ-61. sellers ;
December and January 3 53-GiQ3 54-t4.
buyers; January and February. 3 53-64H
3 54-Gi, sellers: March and April, , 54-6l4
55-Gi. value: April and May 55-6l0
5G-G4. sellers
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WEEKLY RANK STATEMENT The
weekly bank statement shows the follow
ing changes: Reserve. increase, Sl.324 Go;
loans. Increase. S5.a2O 200; specie. increase.
Sl46. 700: legal tenders, increase. S3.4g2. 70
tion. decrease. 100000 The hanks now
hold 81. 3Gf 575 In excess Of the require
ments OF the % per cent rule.
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MONEY AND EXCHANGE.-Money on
call steady al / per cent: prime mercan-
tile 3G4 per cont Sterling exchange
steady with actual business in bankers
bills al 4s7l. for demand and AT 1854 for
sixty DAYS. posted rates. 4S10iS7l3 and
4eSd4SSl1: commercial bills. 4Sjis Bar
lnver. sou. Mexican dollars. 4Gh. state
bonds dull: railroad bonds strong; Gov
eminent bonds irregular
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ruE c0rrole MARKETs.

.Quotations are for bonds maturing in
not less than ten years.
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RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond. Va. July "a. 1897.
COW crctfnITIrS Bid. Asked.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
BEwiLDERINe TRIPLES.

A novelty recently seen in London
was a white linen dress, strapped with
brown holland, the revers OF the coat
being faced with the same.
Pale blue ostrich feathers are the
latest fads In millinery and are found
on many Of the French hats rising soft
liz from q scarf Of fine tulle.
Jeweled parasol handles are too COM
mon to be novel. but the latest idea in
Paris is to tip each little spike at the
end OF each rib with mock gem.
A new suilor hat hailing from Paris
has a full crown and straight brim.
all of batisie; the batiste Is covered al-
moSt entirely with an applique OF lace.
In Paris the hair is brought up quite
TO the top OF the head. where II Is
formed into o knot; but it stands out
well around the face aud Is frizzled at
the back.
The mess jacket. which Is sharing
equal houors with the Elton in England.
is much like the Eton, except that II
opens square ut the front and may, Il
desired, zoe buttoned up to the chin
OF course, II Is cut on at the waist.
Many Of these mess jackets in scarlet,
trimmed with gold. are worn with white
g0vna.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
THE ENoAMpMENr OPENS.
Hosts Of Grand Army Veterans Meet an
Greet Each other At Buffalo.

Hosts Of Grand Army Veterans Meet and
Greet Each other At Buffalo.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 2i.-Grand
Army week opened with fair weather.
All indications point to an attendance
beyond the expectations Of the most
sanguine citizen. COMMANDMENT. Chief
Clarkson arrived yesterday morning.
Camp Jewett, the picturesque tent
city erected for the accommodation Of
the visiting veterans, on bluff over
overlooking Lake Erie and the mouth
Of the Niagara river, was officially
opened by Commander-in-Chief Clark
son in the afternoon.
A delegation OF prominent Cincin-
natl business men arrived yesterday
to press Cincinnati's claims for the ma
tional encampment in 1898. There
now appears to be no doubt that Gin
cinnati will have the honor of enter
tanning the g. A. X. next year. The
Richmond boomers arrived in town
yesterday morning and proceeded to
work for the encampment of 1899.
A noble enterprise which is likely to
enlist the attention of the Grand Army
delegates during the session here is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

THE power house of the Federal Coal
Co., Mt Federal, Pa. was destroyed by
fire shortly after midnight of the Gath.
1t was thought to have been incendi-
airy, as the operator had made himself
unpopular since the miners strike by
threatening to import colorcd men and
start his mines.
THERE will be a novel department in
the new congress ,ional library at Wash
ington when II Is completed. 1t will
be a section solely for the blind, and
will have nothing in it but books with
raised letters.
A COMMITTEE OF the Society Of Friends
Of Illinois, Iowa and Indiana were re-
Gently looking ut the valley below FL
Paso, Tex, with u view Of securing n
location for large colony of Quakers.
THREE girls attempted to commit
suicide the other night Mt st. Louis.
Lilly Joyce took Paris green because
her lover failed to keep an engage
mcnt. She may die. Dora Wrencke
jumped into the river because she had
q sweetheart who does not love her.
She was rescued. Ethel Wilson took
morphine because she was tired Of life.
She was pumped out Of danger.
THE tobogganing Of wheat has
started rumors at Chicago Of possible
corner in the September option and It
was the opinion that all the September
wheat in sight was being bought with
4 view to selling It in si.15 market
FORTY-FIvE thousand veterans
marched in the grand parade at the G.
A. r. encampment at Buffalo, N. Y, on
the 25th, President Kinley being first
at their head and then taking posi-
ton on the reviewing stand to watch
the veterans march by. The closing
event In the evening was n reception
to the president.
The president of Uruguay was shot
and killed just as he was leaving a
cathedral at Montevideo by youth
named Arredondo. The city was cele-
brating the anniversary Of the indie
pendence of Uruguay by fete when
the assassination took place.
The coal operators in the Pitts
burRh, Pa, district decided on the 25th
to wait for n week or ten days before
resuming, some Of the operators frank
" admitting that the situation was
critical in all branches of labor and
they had no desire to make a move
that might cast odium ON them. The
operators adjourned sine die after
naming . committee vested with dis
cretionary power TO act
ARcHBIsHoP IRELAND was mustered
into the g. A. r. at Buffalo. n. z, on
tue ssth ard beepme ? sowFade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
KANSAS LIVE STOCK RATES.
Railroad Commissioners Order That the
Car Load Rates Be Restored.


Car Load Rates BE Restored.
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 2i.-After Q
hearing lasting three hours, the state
board of railroad commissioners issued
a declaration that the temporary order
made by the old board last April. re-
quiring Kansas railroads to restore the
car load rates on live stock, was still in
effect, and advised the railroads to
comply with 1t. This declaration
was made on account of the
action of the Kansas roads in
adopting the system of charging by the
hundred weight. The representatives
of the roads declared that 1t was i'm.
possible to comply with the order.
This assertion came from the attor-
neys, however. The question will be
referred to the traffic managers, and
the attorneys admit that they don't
know what will be done. The board
set September 81 us the date for the
hearing OF evidence and argume At
on the application for permanent Or
der. In case the roads refuse to re-
store the car load rates, the cattlemen
declare that they would begin at once
the working up of sentiment for an ex.
ira session OF the legislature, so that
law Gun be passed that will give the
railroad commissioners power to en-
force rates.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
KANSAS LIVE STOCK.

Interesting Figures from the once Of state
Secretary OF Agriculture Coburn-Dairy
and Poultry Industry.
topeka, Kan, Aug. 3l.-Secretary
Coburn, OF the state board Of agricul-
ture, has prepared the following In
teresting statistics:
The enumeration made by township assessors
In March ind returned to the state board OF ag-
riculture shows the number Of milch cows In
Kansas rs S., 5Ss. IN increase during the pre-
vious year Of seven per cent. or 5000 head
The counties having the largest numbers are
Dickinson, Washington and Sedgwick, with
i2,1Sd, is.3oS and ls,0s3 respectively. Cattle
other than milch cows have increased nearly ~
per cent, or sos head. making the number
1,603934 Sixty counties each have 1000 head
or more. ranging from ~ $40 In Labette 10 So.
Hi In Greenwood Including the mich cows
the state has 2,i56,4T2 cattle The number
Of swine reported Is s,39o 90 the largest In the
states history except In 1885. when there were
about 2h per cent more The increase over
one year ago is nearly 81 per cent. or 500 400
head As shown by the records. this Is one OF
the four years In which swine have reached the
g,000.0 mark. Sheep show o healthy increase
OF p per cent, or 40.f67 head. The total num-
Der Is 20, 7U0 The value OF animals slaugh-
tered or sold for slaughter during the year Is
given rs 37.7s9.6TS, or si,is9,6si more than for
the previous year.
Decrease In Number OF Horses and Mules.
While the meat and Matchmaking animals
have been increasing process OF wedding and
diminution In breeding has been going on with
reference to horses and mules, shown by loss
OF 81 per cent as. iii head In the number Of
horses and per cent (6bs5 head In mules
and asses The number OF horses enumerated
Is sol. 421. and mules and asses, s69i9. The
totals indicate that Kansans usepH horses TO
I mule. Sedgwick is the foremost horse
county, having 1885, while Reno more than
any other believes In mules and has even s,s0
head
Kansas Cows and Hens.
The assessors returns to her state board Of
agriculture indicate clearly that the cows and
hens OF Kansas have not welried In well doing
during the past year or butter made In fami.
lies and factories the aggregate reported Is 81
eii,9i pounds, being IN increase OF 2,e0i0io
pounds over the previous years product The
output OF cheese, however. Is %. 00O pounds less
than one year ago. or i.Ui3,500 pounds in oil,
the milk doubtless having been diverted to
butter making The total amount TO be crcd-
TIED TO the years butter, chez. and milk 40
count Is Is. 3sl. IN increase OF ,i35.eS.
A growing interest In poultry Is found in oil
parts OF the state AMI the value OF fowls and
their products sold exclusive Of home con-
sumption reveals IN increase OF ;3N,OT, or
total Of 1909. 30. Added together the years
product from the Kansas cows and fowls
amounted In value to ,90l9,s13 or q sum SUM-
cicnt TO paw the entire state, county and city
taxes OF 1890 with oil the used appropriations
made by the legislature for that yesi, and still
leave n balance which would build 81 least w
very respectable schoohousca
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28

II was reported that the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul, the Chicago
~ Northwestern and the Illinois
Central would each soon build trans
continental lines to the Pacific coast.
j. p. Morgan & Co., who represent the
Rothschild and Standard Oil interests,
are said to be working together TO
build up gigantic railroad monopoly.
Railroad interests which are not identi-
fed withthe Morgan plans are said to
be preparing for life and death con-
test with the trust which is expected
TO follow the methods of competition
that has made the Standard Oil Co.
famous.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
Hat.ruork, Plant Foreelosure.

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 2S.-Eastern
holders Of waterworis bonds Of Ar
kansas City, TO the amount Of $4,000.
are preparing foreclosure proceedings
against the plant The matter has
been in litigation for . number of
years. The city purchased the water
plant from the bcndholders, paying
go, 900 and assuming $4,000 of In
debtedness. Unpaid interest has 40
cumulated until there now remains
unpaid ela 900, while accrued hydrant
rsntals have reached eso.ooa The
bondholders have secured Judgment
Cor The total amounk
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
BoYLE's SECOND STEP.
The Kansas Attorney-Ge General Brings Pre-
naahinRa ARnlnaf the Now York Mutual.

The Kansas Attorney General Brings Pro-
eeedings Against the New York Mutual
TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. sS.-Attorney-
General Boyle fled Saturday his
threatened quo warranto proceedings
against the Mutual Life Insurance Co.
of New York. This is the second step
in his defiance of United States District
Judge Williams, but whether 1t will
result in contempt proceedings Is at
least an open question. The petition
says the company Is mutual COM
pany incorporated in New York and
has not q paid up capital Of 100000 or
any other sum; that, without having
procured from the state OF Kansas
certificate Of authority or license SO TO
do, It has ever since March 1. 1897, in
the exercise of powers not conferred
1t by law, transacted and has claimed
the right to transact within Kansas
the business of life insurance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-08-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

TRIBUNAL ANU fOLLIkOAhs
REV. PERRY HOPKINS, bishop in the
A. NJ. L. church, died in New York on
the Goth, aged rs. He was slave be-
fore the war, but purchased his free.
dom.
JAMES JErFREys, Of Camden, Tenn,
and Ross Gufiin, OF Kansas City, Mo-,
have been appointed commissioners to
allot lands in severalty to the Indians
OF the Uncompaghre reservation in
Utah.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN will run us an in
dependent candidate for mayor Of Bos-
ton in the fall, with the avowed inten.
ton, IL not elected. Of defeating Mayor
Josiah Quincy, who will be the regular
democratic candidate for reelection.
THE State Farmers alliance of Texas,
which was in session ut Dallas for
three days. seeded from the national
organization by an overwhelming ma
jority. The State alliance also adopted
the proposition to establish co.opera-
tive branches among the members.
AUSTRIA. Russia and Germany have
accepted the proposal Of Spain to adopt
international measures against an
nrchy and establish penal colony for
the life detention of dangerous anarch-
lists. France has not replied to the
Spanish note and II was expected that
the United States, Great Britain and
Switzerland would refuse to cooperate.
THE fourth assistant postmaster
general celebrated his return to WASH
ington on the alst by appointing the
largest number of fourth-class post
masters ever named in q single day in
the history of the department, there
being 400 made.
THE Mexican government, in view Of
the depreciation Of silver. has agreed
to offer TO gold miners from all parts
Of the world many inducements to go
to Mexico to seek gold, including en-
cmption from taxation. The govern
ment also proposes to keep the gold in
that country by putting on it practi-
cally prohibitive export tax.
A DISPATCH from New York stated
that nearly 10000 signatures had been
received to the petition urging the
queen of Spain to release Senorita
Cisneros. In addition. personal mes
sagcs have been cabled by many prom
inent American men and women to the
queen. calling attention to the facts
in the case and the injustice of the
girls detention in Cuban prison.
TIM department of state at Washing
ton has been notified by the Belgian
government that an international con-
gress of commerce and industry will
be held at Brussels during the EXPOSE
ton there, from September G to II.
JONI c. BILLS, ex-state senator and
ex.mayor of Davenport, Ia, and one
OF the most prominent lawyers of Iowa,
committed suicide by shooting himself
at Davenport on the Esd. He was de-
spondent over failing health.