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The Progress., 1897-01-30
amt Carrie Is Dead.


- Saturday morning many .
heart in this city was mace sao
' nth the report that Mrs Carrie Par
~, w;fc Of George Parry, was dead =
having died in the carly MOI '''" '
hours OF that day. ,,
Some may not fully understand
shom we speak by this descrlp-
.:a,. but when the staid rules Oh
are laid aside aud the
Ss-se.hold term, "Aunt Carrie IS
- then tender emotions are
..ansed. and tears come to many
80 even now, as they did copl-
onsly on that day.
Aunt Carrie was coioreu W.
n.r though she always spoke o!
herself as a niger, but truer hear'
I ..ver heat in human bosom. Many
!. babe in this town received 1t hrs'
c.ress from the gentle hands o. this
oood woman; and many a rno'nef'
carried and worn after having CIV
\ = life peacefully enjoyed nuchiy
needed rest, knowing that the wee
darling was in the care OF falth1oi
...t Carrie whose watchful eyes
never closed, whose arms never
.,er too tired of the fulfillment OF
her trust.
our editor feels deeply, kecniy
the death of this excellent woman
Colorcd though she was; q negro Il
Won pleasc. he and wife lookec
nnoa her as friend. She was
nresent at the advent Of each o. on
precious Jewels, our children, a7li
was her ever good hum orcd tidcilt'
on those responsible, and often
times trying occasions, that IN
household learned to love AuI
Carrie. And on other occasions
when affliction was at our homo an
nc call. was m ldc UPON her time, ST
never failel to respond. though
often became necessary to ica'
her own home work in a stat,
chaos, in order to do SO. tbs
was We learned her and low t.
tify to her honesty, integrity, GO
moral character. Faithfully 5
discharged the duties Of wife 4,
mother, husband and children ali
leaning upon her and looking
herfor the managem ent OF the emf
household An.l it was indeed q
home that she left behind hex
Saturday morning. But ils Is
rest, husband, children, she
rcaped well earned and II lie
awaits your coming and cgS
to meet her there.
She was buried from the ian
residence Su day afternoon,
Household o. Ruth No. 1874 !. y
F., Of which she had been the
ceptable treasurer for more tina
The Progress., 1897-01-30
Secondhand Phaeton.

good second-hand fanny
,baeton two-seated, can be bought
Cheap by applying at The Progress
2O5 Milan street. 1t has oeen II
use only about four years ana Is IL
GOOD condition. Call and see IL.
The Progress., 1897-01-30

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

-s-S--
SWAlN-At the residence of its grand
fathcr. Mr.. George w. Brandt. pi,tsburg
IA, on Tuesday. January 18th 1897
GEORGE WILLIAM SWAIN. son OF Flor
enro li. and Benjamin II. Swain. aged 2
mon.hs and II days
The funeral was from IT,, residence of
nus Erandinthsr Mr.. stephen Swan on
THURSDAY LAST. II o'clock. the Rev
Church, officiating. ja2i-lt
DAWI.EY-At the residence of her
hrother-in-aw. DR.. T.. II. Po!ndnXter. on
I}oush street. Virginia Dawlcy, Saturday
January 25d, 1897, at IL "A. m, aged 20
Services at the residence THIS Sunday
AFTERNOON, at O'Clock. Intcrmont at
Richmond. ia2i-lt
GoODsoN-At the residence of his ma
rents, No. l9 Fart street. Portsmouth
Va; January I'D, 1897. at p. m, WILLIE
Goodson. aged II years. months and 4
days.
Funeral services from the residence
MONDAY AFTERNOON AT 3 o'clock
Friends and acquaintance are invited to
attend. ja2i-lt
LYONS-At her residence. No. ZIG Secord
street, Portsmouth. Va, January 22d. 1897,
at 9:i5 n. M, CATHARINE lSADORE, be-
loved wife of Z. j. Lyons, aged 81 years
tMonday) MORNING. at 900 O'Clock
From residence at O'Clock. Friends and
acquain,auces are invited 10 attend.
ja2i-lt
WRIGHT. - BESSIE BROWN. eldest
residence OF her parents. 81? Crawford
street. Portsmouth. at o'cock yesterday
attCi noon.
Burial service at the residence al p. IN.
| TOMORROW
| R richmond. Lynehbure and Roanoke pa
pCiS please copyD
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY
Law nna Chanccry Suit.

Judge William l.. Martin. presiding In
me Court of Law ana Chancery, yes
terday granted an absolute divorce to
Abraham Brothers from his wife, Annie
Brothers.
This court will begin It's jury trials
tomorrow.
CASES AGAINST THE CITY.
There will be two Norfolk city cases
before the Court of Appeals at Rich
m0nd n-'ncrrow-F'vir Johrarin We tho
city of Norfolk. and George NJ. Pollard
VS. the city of Norfolk.
In the first named case Miss John
akin got verdict against the city for
$4,000 for injury sustained by being
thrown from a dog cart which ran upon
pile of dirt on Brambleton avenue in
1884, from which verdict the city appeal
ed. Her attorneys are Messrs. Neely
and Tiiton, while the city is represented
by Messrs. Taylor and Shelton
In the second case Mr.. Pollard got a
verdict for upward of $500 against the
city for renting the market stalls out at
auction. under the instruction of the
then city Collector Hofhcimer. The
city insisted that Mr. Hofheimer should
nave rented the stalls out himself, in
stead of employing an auctioncer. and
therefore appealed the case. Mr. George
Mcintosh is attorney for Mr.. Pollard and
CITY Attorney Taylor represents the city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

The human tenement is often haunted
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trary, the action of the B.tters is pre-
c!seiy analogous to an effort of nature
seeking to resume her proper functions.
This Turn shes pretty conclusive evil
dence that 1t is better 10 use persuasive
means. so to speak, than to endeavor 10
coerce nature to a return TO duty. VIC
lent remedies produce only temporary
effect. followed by II hurtCul reac. ION.
For Indigestion. malarill ana kidney
complaints, rheumatism and nervous
ness. the Bittcrs takes highest rank
among remedies of the philosOphic
school.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
TcnIncrnnce Meeting

There VIII be gospel temperance
meeting at the Christian Memorial Tenn
PIE this afternoon at 3 o'clock Adj
dresses VIII be made by DR. Barrett, pas
tor of The church, and DR.. w. ]. Young.
pastor of Epworth church. the talented
young pastor of the Disciples church
VIII preside over the meeting. The ex-
ercises VIII be of az interesting charac-
ter. with good music by the choir. Spe-
cial prayer will be made for the passage
OF the Little bill to prohibit the sale of
intoNicants I'm the Capitol building and
grounds at Washington, d. c. The pub
lie IS cordially invited
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Norfo!k music lovers are anticipating
with pleasure the series OF three nnnIv,
tlcaI lectures on music TO be delivered
NJ \. NJ. c. A. hall next Wednesday af-
ternQon and evening and Thursday af-
ternoon. by Professor H. G. Hanchett,
or New York. The local talent which
VIII assist consists of the following well
known vocaliSts: Miss Mary *. Ewell
Mss Ethel Nicely. Miss S. Kindred WI
i!ams. MIR. j. lredell Jenkins, and MIR.
w. ID. Crowel The lee ures are deliv-
cred under the auspices of Professors
Newton Fitz. a. f. Koerner, and ]. ].
Miller, of this city.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
Ecntli of Mrs. New.

News reached here yesterday OF the
death of Mr.. David H. Ney. at Paw
tucket, Il. l., from pneumonia. The de-
ceased was formerly Of Norfolk, and
was defendant in the noted Levitt
land suit. He was about siXty-fve wears
OF age, and leaves u widow and three
chiidren-Mr. Wal or Ncy and Mr.. stew
ell Ney, of Norfolk. and Mrs. HCpli' ms
of Boston. The lnterment will he In
Chatham. Mass. During his residence
mere Mr.. Ney was highly respected as
q citizen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Passengers who arrived on the South
ern last night told of a deed of bravery
IN performance. of which little girl
iost ner lie at Haw River yesterday
Eta Check and party of friends tried
TO cross the railway track, when one Of
the little ones fell in front OF an APP
preaching train. Eta. who Is but IL
years OF age. stopped and picking the
cniid up. started to toss her To one side.
She threw the child out OF danger but
was struck herself and instantly killed
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
Burruss. Son & Co.,
BAN. KERS

Commercial and other business paper
discounted. p, ~-.. ssh
Loans negotiated on favorable terms
City bonds and other securities bought
and sold.
Deposits received and accounts In
yIteu
Interest allowed on time deposits
Safe deposit boxes for rent. Charges
moderate.
Draw bills of Exchange and make cable
transfers TO Europe.
.etterS of crsdit issued to principal
Mites nf the world.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

The original poem. Lord. My Faith
Increase" read TO the congregation of
st. Paurs u. Il. church Christmas by
the rector. Rev. Il. ID. Tucker. y. d., has
been set to music by Rev. Mr. SAVAGE.
or he Chapel by the Sea, Virgin BE CHI.
1t Will he sung this afternoon at 30
o'clock. by the Boys choir. Mr.. w. ID.
CroWcll, leader
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
70 E e.: 81 s:>.

OFFICERS AND BROTHERS. BRAM-
~ BLETON LODGE No. IL l. q. Nj
You are hereby requested to assemble az
EGur ledge room. kim Hall. TODAY
Sunday at ? O'Clock, for the purpos,, of
paying the last sad tribute Of respect to
our Departed brother. FULTON CAPPS.
Members of Atlantic Lodge No. and ali
visiting brothers are invited to unite with
US. BY order
ARTHUR BROWN, w. NJ.
w. II. ARLINGTON. r.. S. ja2i-lt7
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
Real Estutc Sold.

at the Real Estate Exchange ycster-
day. Messrs. Byrd. Baldwin " Co. AUG
toneers, sold for Mr.. Edward S. Rufin.
trustee three lots in the Norfolk Land
and Improvement companys trac:, TO
Mr.. G. Nj. billiard, for 1913 cash
AT the same time and place they sold
lor MI Z. >. Armstrong, trustee. Il lot
ana improvements on Sheldon avenue.
Brambleton, to Mr.. Jesse L. Townsend.
for Sh40
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

The funeral Of Freddie Lee Knapp.
infant son OF Samuel Lee and Leonora
Knapp. aged . months and Q DAYS. tool;
place from the residence of It's parents.
NO. st chapel street. yesterday after
noon at $50 y. m. Rev DR.. Wharton
oiiiciating. lnterment was In Eimwood
Cemetery
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
GRIND january Snlc az wcipbrrss

Attention is called to the grand jan
uarH sale which will he commenced at
WcinberG's, No. SOL. new number. and
No. %. old number. Church street, to-
morrow tMonday) morning. Mr.. Vein
berg has very large stock of dry goods,
notions and white goods. all entirely new
and recently purchased by him at the
North. which he will sell during the
present month at way down low prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

The latest in style and finish is the
new has-relief portrait made only by
Campbell, the wldeawake photographed.
They cannot be described. but mus: be
seen to be appreciated. They are now
on exhibition at MS studio. as IS also his
line line Of water color cabinets
Il. S. CAMPBELL,
3i0-3di Main street.
Jan loft Balientine Block.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
WITHOUT a RIVAL,
What a we'll known Bro.
ker Writes.--It Con.
Germs you
Norfolll. Va, Jan. Z. 1897.

n, Norfolk. Va. Jan. 7, 1897.
Dear Slr-Since you commenced treating
me Tor CAIAkRH l have gained vary
Ie & ,I mgSh !, better; UP TO THAT TIME
20 : SSII,r ne, FROM a SERIES OF
FREE FROM COLDS. I HAD ALSO A
SS0SNIINuOUS INCLINATION T o
clear MY THROAT. After you had
treated me few weeks | GOT RID OF
TIE COLDS ENTIRELY AND HAVE
. ual,,, NONE FOR THE PAST THREE
CLEAR MY THROAT HAS ALSO AL.
MOST ENTlHELY DlSAPPEARED
am so well pleased with your treatment
that Intend to place one OF my children
soon under your professional care.
Respectfully,
1. S. n. SAULS,
"a York Place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
FunrrnI of urs srncIs

The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Slack
VINO died at her hone in Princess Anne
county. Thursday, took place at IL a. m.
Yesterday from Salem Baptis: church.
Rev. c. *. Hobbs officiating. The inter
ment was IN the Guy buryng ground
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
IGOUDY.
PORT CALENDAR.

sun rises 7:13 a. M, sun sets 523 D. IN.
nigh water 1850 a. m. and 1907 d. IN.
low water 7:13 u m. ana 7:26 ID. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
GOT JAIL SENTENCES
Justice Tom'In Puts a Number Of Thieves
Behind the Bars.
SENT TO JAIL FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT
annie Moore VIII Not Curse the Pc.
nee Justice Again Soon-Fincd 500
for SeliinG Liquor without ~ Lii.
ce"se-ChnrSe of RobbIng From
tho Person.

FOLLOWING the case of Saunders. WIN
was lined 800 Friday for illegaI iio,,or
sseiiing in Atlantic City Ward. Justice
0iniin imposed another heavy fine for
IKE oilense yesterday.
George simpson, who has q store at
the corner of Queen and Church streate
was arrested on the charge of selling the
oiachDerry wine which got Saunders
mo trouble. Hit was adjudged gully
VI .he ofense of selling !iqour without
a license and was fined $500 and costs.
Ah appeal was taken to the OorDora ton
court and the prisoner was bailed for
i''S aPpearance in the sum of $3.50.
PETTY THIEVES JAILED
"A number of cases of petit larceny
were tried and Jail sentences were i'm
posed as follows: am
Moses Turner and Luke Ballentine,
each. "a
Joe Cary. colorcd. larceny OF n $3.50
crate OF eggs, the property of ID. Ether
edge " Co.. thirty days.
Gertie Sawyer and Joe Winslow.
noth colored, suspected of petit thievinr:
thirty days each in default of furnish
ing a 800 bond for their good behavior.
rosa Lee, colored. making a nuisance
OF nerseli at the Academy of Music last
night; thirty days in default of furnish
ing Il $40 bond for her good behavior
was sent to Jail by the Police Justice
III default of paying 81 fine for as
saulting another negro named Willie
IMPRISONED FOR CONTEMPT.
Annie Moore, colored was sent to iall
TOT thirty days for contempt of court.
She had just finished serving n like
sentence for cnrsng the Justice when
ne lned her several weeks ago. While
she was being carried To jai! on that
| occasion she against cursed the court.
ana 1t was for this that she was SEN
| fenced yesterday.
| CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
ida thoroughbred. colsred, was ar
raigncd In the Police Court yesterday
on the charge of stealing $50 from n
visitor at her house in the northern
part of the city. The case was CON
tinued until Tuesday and the prisoner
was hailed for her appearance In the
| sum of Si0O
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
MUM 'Y()N
Sick PeODIs Cured.

Rich and Poor alike Provided with
Home Remedies shat May lie RE-
He'd Upon ns sure specifies for All
bi>casc>-Gct Munyon's Guide ro
Health from Your Nearest Drug
Eisi. Buy ~ % teni MunyOn Rem.
i, edy and cue YonrAelG
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
WEATHER REPORT.
Forecast and General Conditions For
To-day.
Washington, Jan. "a, 1897.

Washington. Jan. "a, 1897.
Virginia-Partly cloudy dur
ICi0uDYI Ing day. probably threatening
and snow Sunday night or
H. Monday; decidedly colder by
Monday morning. and two or
three days of cold weather: variable
winds. shifting to northerly.
North Carolina-Fair, with south to
west winds Sunday; threatening and
colder. with local rain Monday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
r. f. ROGERS,
ROOMS 2lI AND 2lo COLUMBIA BUILD.
Inc GRANNY STREET.

Inc GRANNY STREET.
hENT.
Dwelling house No. 2il Bank street.
DweiilnB NO. 90 Main street.
DWeinAg NO. 2uv Cumberland street.
DWsIIig No. Is Sheds street.
Dwelling No. zu7 YORK street.
Dwelling No. us highland avenue.
& Dwelling No. i9i Main street.
Dwelling No. il6i. Main street.
Dwelling No. 2AJ FreemaSon street.
Dwelling No 4S3 Main street.
Store NO. ssh Church street.
Store No. les, Gold nrmber) Main street.
Store No. il6 Main street.
Stores Nos. 40 and AZ Commerce.
Stores Nos ?l5 and 2lf Church street.
Store No. F2 Roanoke avenue.
Store No. 10 par,- street
Stores Nos. 125 Water street
Offices on Bank. CRANKY and Commerce
Streets.
Offires No 1SG Main street.
Hall over Nos. 251 and 255 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Always In season. Horklns' Steamed
Hominy QInlled CornC Elegant lun en-
IA MIX. Quart can. 10 cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
PRETTY RUSSIAN TEA.

The Russian Tea given by the Dauch-
tiers of the Confederacy at the Merrimnc
Club Friday afternoon and evening was
an entire social and financial success,
ana withal one of the most delightful
functions of the season. 1t was for the
pehelit OF the Confederate widows and
was, therefore, largely patronized.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
a Wonderful Medicine
BEE &c y ] A!bgN
PILLS 40
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.

BEECTfAu's PILLS, taken as directed.
Will quickly restore Femnleo to compiete health,
They promptly remove distractions or irregu.
larities OF the system. Fora
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

The past week, so far as things So
c:aliy are concerned. has not been posi-
lively duii but at the same time the ab-
sence of any dances for the "grown-
ups has made 1t seem less gay than
me preceding seven days. Some very
delightful little events took place. how
ever, and some charming additions have
been made to the register of visiting
young ladies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Miss Esther Martin, of Ashevi!le, n.
e., who spent several delightful weeks
In this city as the guest OF Miss Eliza
peth Martin, on Boush street, returned
home last Tuesday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Mr.. Pinckney Payne returned to the
city Wednesday, after pleasant visit to
New York.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Miss Mary II. Etheridge, of Charlotte.
~ G.. is spending some time in the city.
the guest of Miss Wilson. on CRANKY
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
MAYNARD HOP.

me regular Saturday evening hon
took place At the navy-yard Yesterday
ana was. us usual, Il most enjoyable
ahair The Post Band was In attend
ance and many officers from the fleet at
Oid Point came up to attend. Several
couples were present from this city, and
the affair was very delightful one.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
COUNTRY CLUE TEA

Last evening from 4 to O'Clock the
members OF the Country Club and their
guests were entertained at delightful
tea. the first Of series Of similar events
which VIII take place every Saturday
curing the season. About seventy-fivc
persons were present and the ladies who
received were: MesdameS Albert
Grandy. Caldwell Hardy and John
Tannor. and Misses Bland Taylor ana
Alyra Vaughan.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
SOME COMING EVENTS.

There will be two germans next Fri
day night. one at the Masonic Temple
and the other at Montefiore hall. The
former will be the regular semi-weckly
german of the Senior Club and the lat
ter will be the first given by the re-
Gently organized Halcoyn German Club.
Friday night there will also be bat
TALON drill at Armory hall.
Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24

Miss Nash, of Freemason street, lief
Tor Richmond last Monday to spen
some time with friends.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-24
CARD PARTIES

Tuesday night the Misses Picket
gave most enjoyable card party con
pimentary to their friend, Miss Sher
herd. of Petersburg.
The leader., 1897-07-14

THE Nebraska commissioner of la.
her recently received 100 replies to
the questions: docs farming pay?n
and what legislation do you think
necessary to relieve the condition OF
the farmer?r Scventy-one farmers were
OF the opinion that farming does NOT
pay; Fl said IL does in connection
with grain farming.
The leader., 1897-07-14
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

THE July returns for cotton to the de-
partment of agriculture indicate an
average condition of $50, as compared
S5.5 in June, an increase of 2.5 points.
The verage condition July l, 1896, was
925
TIE army officer in charge OF the
Pueblo and Jiccarrilla Indian agency in
New Mexico has submitted very Wig
orous report on the dances carried on by
the tribe, and has asked instructions
looking to giving the teachers on the
reservation security from insults from
Indians in the future.
GID. DALLoR, a 12-year-old youth, was
drowned in the Ohio river at Paducah,
Ky, on the 10th, while bathing.
THE legality of certain loan COM
panies' operations in making contracts
will be tried by the Arkansas supreme
court.
TIE conferees on tho tariff devoted
four hours OF the 18th to the work of ar
ranging the bill.
On the 9th the miners had all the ad-
vantage in the great coal strike. In
Cleveland, Ohio, the scarcity of coal is
already felt, and the railroads are con-
fscating all coal on their lines.
WHILE gang of workmen were max
ing excavations along the lines of tho
street railway at Lexington, KY, on the
9th, one Of them struck what looked to
be piece of pipe, but proved to be
sixty-four pound dynamite cartridge.
A fearful explosion followed, and five
of the six negroes in the gang were
blown to atoms.
PADUcAH, KY, was struck by lorna
do on the 9th. Many buildings were
damaged and one man was killed.
THE senate committee on foreign re-
lations finds difficulty in securing
quorum to discuss Hawaii
THE steamship Etruria, on the 9th,
took out 494, 900 ounces of silver to Eu-
rope.
FAILURES for the week have been 206
In the United States, against 215 last
year, and 80 in Canada against 80 last
year.
BY the decisive vote of 3s to 2s the
tariff bill was passed by the senate ON
the 7th.
THE miners seemed to have the best
of the strike on the 7th. 1t is possible
that the trouble will be adjusted by ar
bitration.