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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

Hortense-Who do you think was the
first woman TO use powder and paint!
Van Jay-Eve.
Hortense-why do you think 1t was
Eve?
Van Jay-She was the first woman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
THE HIS OF WOMEN.
A NATURAL BEAUTIFIER.

Mrs. Blinkly-'John, dear, won't you
discharge Mary? You know how afraid l
am Of her" "Mr. B.-Certxinly. No
servant can ever scare me-" "a little
while after.) "Mary, ahem! Mrs.
Blinkly has asked me to tell you that
she wants to see you after l have gone
to the Office"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
NOTICE.

The subscriber her,by gives notice that he has
cen duly appointed administrator Of the estate Of
LOIS II. cox. late OF Hartford.
IN the County Of oxford. deceased. and given
bonds A. the iaw directs. AL persons hayir Z
demands against the estate OF sald deceased are
iesirc-t t. present the sane for settlement and
Al indebted thereto arr requested - make paw
ment Immediately.
ALBERT X PARLIN.
April Ath, l>91. 4. W TlNKHAM. Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
FARM FOR SALE.

The large and productive farm, known as the
y. X. Holmes farm nj East oxford, about two
miles from Oxford Station, Cuts IS or more
tons OF hay. Fstimatcd a. tc over 600 cords Of
wood and considerable Pine and other valuable
timber thereon. Good orchard. and large and
convenient house, stable and two large barns.
Well located, and has valuable extensive past
Inquire OF JAMES s. WRIGHT.
and W. s. sTARBfRD,
So. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

Spring medicine Is necessity which
Hoods Sarsaparilla grandly supplies.
IL purifies and vitalizes the blood and
thus gives tone and strength to the whole
system.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
Nh. ,s-Sumsr,c., Enigma.

Composed Of Is letters.
Nv ;, 8, 10. IL, I, Is n tanglc.
My IS, IL, IL, Is, l6, Is one Of the senses
Ny 9, :, 3, /, 2, are useful organs Of the
body.
Ny 5, !, 9. rs, II. Is an animal that Likes
the water.
The whole borders on the gulf Of Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

"what became Of that Samuels girl
that Pottersby was fIrting with last
summery'
.You mean the girl that Potters!y
thought he Was flirting withs She mar
ried him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

Where the Fault Lies. "You can't
keep a secret to save your life, Florence"
"Yes, can; but the woman TO whom /
confide 1t can't keep It,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on TOPICS OF inserese 10 the lsies
. collected. Address: Editor H0nxnAKEns'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
1t!g!|sI(zzz!E'R

No. s3.-Charade.
Partly phonetic.)
Ny r1Rsr an animal will show,
Domestic. kind and tame.
Ny SECOND - tiny word
Which sometimes means "the sanae::"
Ny THIRD, prize or souvenir
Obtained from conquered foes.
Ny WHOLE IL calamity.
As every reader knows.
No. IA bridge Of Matches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver
Ills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

Bacon-"I hear the psrson Is to preach
on The Fall Of Man." Egbert-"What,
another bicycle sermon?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
A REAL CATARRH CURE.

The 10 cent trial size OF Ely's Cream
Balm which can be had Of the druggist
Is sufficient to demonstrate its great
merit. Send 10 cents, we will mail Il.
Full size so cents. ELY Bros,
SO Warren ST., N. Y, city.
Catarrh caused difficulty In speaking
and to great extent loss Of hearing
By the use Of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly IMPROVED. w.
Davidson, Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
BEEcHAx's PILLS cure Sick Headacbc

He-You are sweet as sugar; l wish 1
had courage to kiss you.
She-What is sugar without sand:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
No ;a.-word >aanrr..

1. A gentle bird .. Not shut 3. To
sell. 1. Examinations
/. A famous ancient city. 9. A river In
Prussia & Contemplate. 4. A lake in
Ireland.
/. A staff: measure o. length 2.
Short poems. 3. An active feat 4. 10
l,>ok curiously
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

Gibbs-How did Differs come to hit
you:
Snoggs-O, il was all on account Of q
trifling difference Of opinion between US.
Gibbs-Difference Of opinion?
Snoggs-ies; | thought he lied, and
he thought he didn't.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
tzI i; = 5HttEH.
Hf5fiSifH

Place across and over and 6, and 9
srruss and under the ends of these same
two matches; gently lift and introduce
beneath 10 . and 10, whose left hand cx
tremitics after passing under must rest
on :, and 50 prccccd until your bridge has
attained the desired dimensions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

A FACT WORTH KNOWING.
Consumption, La Grippe, Pneumonia,
and all Throat and Lung diseases are
cured by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by F. A.
Sburtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

KARL'S CLOVER ROOT TEA
IL sure cure for Headache and nerv-
Gus diseases. Nothing relieves so quick
ly. Sold by F. A. Shurtlch, South Paris.
1T SAVES LIVES EVERY DAY.
Thousands Of cases Of Consumption,
Asthma, Coughs, Colds and Group are
cured every day BY 6hiloh's Cure. Sold
b =. A. HhuftIsG Hosth Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
AII. RECNMMEND mr..

Ask your physician, your druggist
and your friends about Shiloh's Cure for
Consumption. They will recommend It.
Sold by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
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Key to the Puxfl~r.

pears, rapes spear, rcaps, parse.
No. 67.-Word squares:
o p L ARE A
p 4 A Il x Av y
L X A X L Ev
L b RS
No. 6S-Numerical Enigma Persia.
No. 69.-Doublc Acrostic: Primals-
melon Ceinonb; ilnals-iopes (slope, polesl.
CroSSwords; |. Mail. 9. Echo. 3. Lamp.
4. Oboe. 5. Nets.
No. 70-The I-andlady's Problem:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
''Saco Valley Settlements and
Families"

BY @. T. RIDLON, Sr.
This remarkable work embraces the
fruits Of researches carried on In the
Saco valley during the past Is years, ana
covers the settlement and history OF
every town bordering on the river from
the seashore to the White Mountains,
with extended genealogies and biogra-
ply Of the pioneer families.
ROYAL OCTAVE Size, 1900 pages.
Beautifully illustrated.
In substantial cloth binding, $500.
In 2 volumes, full gilt, bound In Ievanf
Morocco, $1,000.
Every native Of the Saco valley
towns, ut home or abroad, should read
this valuable work.
Sold by the author,
G. r. RIDLON, SR.,
Kezar Falls, York County,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04

No. 72.-Anagrams: l. Ordeal 2. RIA
son. 3. Cathedral. 4. Treasure. 5. House.
hold q Miracle. Z. STRAIN. 8. False
hood. 9. Delighting
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FOR DYSPEPSIA

and liver complaint you have print
ed guarantee on every bottle OF Shiloh's
Vitalizer. It never fails TO cure. Sold
BY +. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
ASK Y on
DRUGGIST
for . generous
10 CENT
TRIAL SIZE.

Elys Cream Balm
contains no cocaine
mercury nor any other
injurious drug.
tits quickly Absorb
cd.
Gives relief at once,
IL opens and cleanscs
the Nasal Passages.
AllAYs Inflammation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-04
CATARRH CJrRED.

health and sweet breath secured, BY
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 90
cents. Nasal Injector Tree. Sold By =.
A. 6hartlsG, 6Uoth PAfig.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
NEW YORK JUSTICE.
City in Which Rival Is Not Held in Great
 Esteem.

From the Washington tSar. As is generally known, it Is punishable offense in the state of New York for any person to attempt to take his life, al though it is not so if the attempt be sue cessful-which makes self-murder some what different legally, from the other kind. As is also very generally known, New York. individually and collectively, is dis posed to forever point the finger of scorn
 at her large and growing neighbor, Phila-
 delphia.
 Not long ago prisoner was before a
 New York judge charged with attempted
 suicide, and the judge, being a man who
 lived on Easy street, where 1t was sunny
 in winter and shady in summer frowned
 fiercely on the culprit because he couldn't understand how any man would want to quit this life until he was forced to do so. "Your honor" pleaded the culprit, look ing into the frowning face of the justice,
 "there were mitigating circumstances The judge drowned more fiercely at the
 thought of offering an excuse for such a
 crime, and said nothing.
 "But there were, your honor" insisted
 the prisoner. "rhe firm I am working for informed me last Saturday night that I would have to go to Philadelphia to live, as they were compelled to make change" The judge'S entire demeanor underwent
 rapid transformation.
 "Great goodness he exclaimed in a hor-
 rifed tone, ''the prisoner is acquitted and
 the clerk will please make out a warrant
 for the arrest of the firm for assault with
 intent to kill"
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Cincinnat-Con-
 veRient Schedules to Louisville

The Alabama Great Southern radlroad. with dts connections formerly the Queen and Crescent route, is the shortest and quickest line from Birmingham to Gin cinnati. A solid vestibule tram leaves Birmingham at 3:35 a. m., daily. carrying Pullman's handsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 D. m. Cafe and observation car on this train from Chattanooga to Cincinnati. Close connection at Lexington with chair car for Louisville, arriving at Louisville at 8:15 D. m.
 The train leaving Birmingham at 2;45 D. m. carries Pullman sleeping cars from Birmingham to Cincinnati, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:30 a. m. Pullman union sleeping car Chattanooga bo Louisville on this train, arriving at Louisville at 755 a. m.
 For comfort and speed travel via the Queen and Crescent Route.
 c. M. BILLHEIMER, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2019 First Avenue. Telephone, 617. 12-16-tf
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Daily Statement

New Orleans-Coton, steady; sales 1000; ordinary 49sc good ordinary 4a4c; low mid ding 1-16c middling 59sc; good middling J5sc; middling fair 1-16c: receipts 12411; stock 419042
 5Galyestoii-- 5 7-16c; sales Al; re- ceipts 6o3s; stock 1S5,314.
 Mobile-Steady, 5 S-16c; sales SO0 receipts 9l3; stock 5S,242.
 Savannah--Steady, 3-16c sales 1500; re- ceipts 11,9i4; stock 1Gi 261.
 Charleston---Stea 3-1Gc; receipts 26S3 stock 47 Al.
 Wilmington--Firm, middling 5asc; receipts 2,Sl1: stock 36 IFS.
 Norfolk-Firm, middling 5hc; sales 19O; receipts $685., stock 22,31S
 Boston--Steady, middling 5bc; receipts net 1,l69: gross 2,S43.
 Philadephia-F'irm. middlng 3-16s; re- ceipts 396; stock 10,70S.
 phis-Steady, middling 5 516c; sales 3,46J; receipts 3,211; stock 150,633.
 Augusta--Frm, middling 9-l6c; sales sos; receipts 1,5S5; stock 59,27S
 Consolidated statement:
 Receipts--Net 3O3 $50; export to Great Britain 97 7,757; France fl ,693 continent 9O,- I'll; stock 1,126,342.
 St. Louis-Cotton firm, 1-16c higher, mid ding 53sc; sales 217 receipts 6,2O3; ship ments 62S7; stock 6S,Z3.
 Houston, Tex, Dec. 23.--Cotton, spot firm, up 1-16c midding 51ac; sales SIP; receipts 7603; stock 77,765; expected 4500.
 Chicago Live Stock
 Chicago, Dec. 23.-The general demand for cattle was sufficiently large to absorb the offerings at ruling prices, choice beeves ruling stronger to 10c higher. Beef steers sold on basis of s3 7O@4 for poorest to $i75G5.S0 for good to prime shipping and export cattle.
 Business in hogs was again brisk, prices ruling 21kGt5c lower. Hogs sold largely at $3S7i4G3.45, the coarse packers selling at S. 2Jles.S0 and the choicest hogs at 8. 450 $50 The late market was bad, buyers withdrawing, and sales were slow at 5c below the best time today.
 Trade in sheep and lambs was active at steady prices. Sheep were in demand at S2S0G3.50 for inferior to common fiocks, up to S4.50Q475 for prime lots, with sales large- ly at ss75q4.25.
 Receipts: Cattle, 1000; hogs, 4s,OOo; sheep, 0,0CO.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Cotton Letter.

New York, Dec. 23-The improvement in the cotton market continued today. Liver pool sent favorable cables reporting an advance there of two sixty-fourths and good spot business. Our market opened 2 points higher. After the opening it be- came evident that there was brisk de- mand both for investment and to cover shorts and prices improved further Heavy realizing sales checked the advance. Re- ceipts everywhere were moderate. The southern markets were firm and higher. May opened at 5.95, advanced to 5.99, and closed at 597 to 59S. with the tone of the market quiet and steady. While the trad ing today was broader than it has been recently, it had an unmistakab.y holiday aspect with encouragement from Liver pool. Prices may be higher tomorrow, but we are not sanguine of much advance at present.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Dry Goo k.


 New York, Dec. 23.-There have been fur ther advances following the movement in fruit of the loom and Lonsdale bleached cottons. There have also been reductions in cotton goods and the market has seen this curious condition of readjustment, where prices are tending both upward and down on the same day. Masonville Al bleached were advanced to cents, while Pepperell R. Brown sheetings were reduced to 49sc. The demand for bleached cottons is well sustained where advances have not been made. The firm attitude of sellers has stopped heavy trading in these lines. But in other bleached goods there is still a well defined demand. Brown goods are, as a rule, easy to buy, both in stirtings and in the wider grades Converters are fairly active operators in some quarters. Jobbers in some quartersshrdlu etaoin aoin Jobbers in all staple cotton lines are not represented extensively.
 There is very little buying for export purposes. The market for coarse colored cottons is quiet in nearly all lines.
 In print cloths there Is continued dull ness.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Lirernonl Cnttnn Mnrkat

Liverpool, Dec. Enclosing: Cotton, spot. in fair demand prices hardening; Ameri- can middling fair, 3 19-32d; good middling, 1-32d: American mddling, 7-32d; low middling, 1-S2d; good ordinary, 2 29-32d ordinary, 2&d. Sales of the day were 1200O bales, of which 1000 were for speculation and export and included Il, 400 American. Receipts, 10000 bales. including TOO Amer ican. Futures opened quiet, with mod crate demand and closed steady. American middling l.. M. C.: December, 11G03 12d buyers: December and January, 11@3 12d buyers; January and February 3 11@3 12d sellers; February and March, I'd sellers March and April 1903 13d sellers; April and May, 5 1903 14d sellers; May and June, 14Gl3 lad buyers; June and July, 1903 led buyers; July and August, I'd sellers; Au- gust and September, 1S; September and October, 3 1Sd; October and November, god sellers.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
SHORT LINE
To All Eastern and Southeastern Points
 Southern Railway.

The shortest and quickest line to all points east is the Southern Railway. Through Pullman Drawing Room Sleep CTS, dining car service and elegant equip ment Leave Birmingham 5:55 a. m., ar rive Washington SAP next morning, and New York at noon.
 Afternoon train, leave Birmingham 4:15 D. m., arrive Washington 9:25 next evening, New York 6:30 next morning. This route is over the Pennsylvania railroad from Washington, through Bal timore and Philadelphia. Pullman sleep CTS, without change, to New York.
 J. P. BILLUPS, T. P. A,
 2O19 1st Ave. Telephone 617.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Chicago Change

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Speculative markets were all strong today and more generally active than yesterday, though in the end wheat and oats were the only substantial beneficiaries of the improvement. May wheat closed 9s@% higher on buying prin- cipally by the Letter people. The news, however, favored higher prices.
 Corn closed a shade higher.
 Oats advanced AQ9s and provisions closed unchanged to Dc higher.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
St. Louis.

St. Louis, Dec. 23.-Flour weak and with a small decline; wheat higher; No. cash, elevator, 991ac; track, s1; December 995sc; May, SIC; July, 82Ac; No. har, cash. SSc1 S9c.
 Corn firm: No. cash 26Ac; December, 25o, bid January. 25Ac; May, 25sc.
 Oats, firm; No. 2 cash, 22c; track and ele- vator, December 22c; May. 221Ac; No. ? white, 2414c.
 Rye, better, 46lhc.
 Butter, quiet; creamery. 17q23c; dairy, 9cI17c.
 Eggs, quiet, 1Sc.
 Whisky, S1.19.
 Pork. quiet; standard mess jobbing, $S.75. Lard higher; prime eJte1m. $4.421a; choice, $4471ac.
 Bacon, (boxed lots), extra short clear, s4.S71zQ5OO; ribs, $5.121sQ5.25; shorts, s5.25@ 5.S715. D. s. meats (boxed shoulders), $4.75qp 800; extra short clear. $4.5C@4.621a ribs and shorts, $4.75@500
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Local Stanle GrocerIes

Flour-Best patent. $5.50@5.75. Straight-$500; e0.ra family, $4.5O: -oe Sugar-Granulated, $5.26: Y. C., SfSVW 475
 Coffee-Rio green, S@13kc; Arbuckle' lowering and Lyons packages, Hl.lo. Lard, 5c basis.
 Clear Ribs Sides-$460. Molassess-Centrif., 15@25c; sugar. house, 20035c.
 Rice, 51l@6hc.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
LOCAL MARKETS.
Local Cotton Market Cotton-Middling, 3-16e.
Fruits and Produce

Fruits and Produce Butter-Elgin, 25c; Dairy, NO. l. zzc' Dairy No. ?, 200; country, lSWzoci ct"N7 ing, 12014c.
 Eggs, 1Sc. . Potatoes-Irish. S5Q9Oc per bushel; sweet per barrel, S1.75Q2.00.
 Apples, $3.50@400.
 Lemons. $S@3.50 per box. Oranges. $3.000D400 per box. Cocaonuts. A00 per 100, Corn-Yelow, Ale; white, 42c. Meal, soc per sack. s,.. Hay-Choice timothy. $15; NO. l. $A4' No. 2, $13. Poultry-Hens, 20@22hc; fries. 121sV 1712c; ducks, 15Q30c; geese. BOG.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
BONDS.
f'is,anci3'

New York, Dec. 2S.---The Evening Post $ London financial cabegrain says:
 The stock markets here wer lifeless to- day. Consols were adversely affected by politics and dear money. rise in the bank rate next year would not be wholly surprising. There was further sharp fall today in China and Japan stocks, but Turk ish and Spanish stocks were distinctly better.
 Americans were good on New York buy
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Articles Opening lHlghes sE Lowest Closing
Cash Quotations.-Flour, firm;

Cash Quotations.-Flour. firm; No. 2 spring wheat, SS4sqS9as; No, 3 spring wheat. S1@93; No. red, 99l5; Mo- 2 corn, 27; No. yellow corn, 27: No. 2 oats, 23; No. 3 white f. o. b., 232l0D24; No. 2 rye, 46A; Mo- barley, f. o. b.. 27a4O; No. flax seed, $1.15ka1 19h; prime timothy seed $2.6715; mess pork per barrel, $7.7O@7.75; lard per 100 pounds, $4.571s @4.6O; short ribs, loose, $4. .45@4.75; dry salted shoulders. boxed 49s@4%; short clear sides, boxed, $4.771k@5; whisky, distillers' finished goods per gallon, $1,19; sugars. cut, loaf, unchanged.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Narx nrleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, Dec. 23.-Cotton futures steady; sales 1660O. Dec. 5.3S bod; Jan. 5.37 Gp5 30; Feb. 54495.45; March 5.5O65.51 April 5.559556; May 56O95.62; June 56545.67; July 5.716G5 72; Aug. 5.74G5.76.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Markets by Telegraph.

ing. feature being the demand for coal CTS. but the close was under the best. Grand Trunks were easier.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE TO GIN ClNNATI, LOUISVILLE AND
 LEXINGTON

Mo- carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to Cincinnati and from BiIming- ham to New York without change. No 4 arries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Louisville. J. M Culp. Traffic Manager. Washington, D. c.
 Frank s. Cannon, General Manager Washington, D. c.
 c. W. Wickcrsham. Superintendent, Bir- mingham.
 W. A. Turk, G. P. A., Washington. D. c. c. A. Benscoter A. G. P. A.. Chatta- nooga.
 c. M Bilheimer. T. P. A. Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
MUST BE SOLD.

O ROOM RESIDENCE; all modern conven- 0 fences; 65 feet front; 7O4 North l7th Street. House cost 4,500 to build. Price $3, 500. Will carry $2 ,000. Apply at once.
 W. B. LEEDY O.,
 114H 2lst strset
The age-herald., 1897-12-24

There is no better location in the United States for Eastern and Northern emigrants than the line of this popular railway. The productions of Georgia and Alabama cannot be duplicated by any other section of country in the world. Come and see. The through vestibuled limited between New York anu New Orleans is via the At lanta and New Orleans Short Line, the most attractly route to travel in the South. It passes through a rich country, teeming with attractive and prosperous towns and villages all the way from Atlanta to Mont For rates Of fare or other infor- nation write or call on
 GEO. P. ALLEN, T. P. A.
 Atlanta, Ga. D. P. O'RoURKE. Pass Agent, E. B. EVANS, Cont. Frt Agent
 New Orleans. w. TAYLOR, Gen. Agent,
 Montgomery Ala. JOHN A. GEE. Gen. Pass Agent. E. D. KIRBY, c. T. A.,
 12 Kimball House.
 President and General Manager.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablefs. All druggists refund the money if l. fails to cure. 25c 92349lt.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
Treasury Statement

Washington, Dec. 23.-Today's statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, $237 15O ,53O; gold re-
 serve $159, ITO, ,735. 1
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Dec 2S.-Cotton futures open- ed steady sales lO,5OO bales January 5.7S; February 5S1: March 5.S6; April 5.9O; May 5.95; June 599: July GOA; August and Sep tember COS; October 6.11; November GA.
 Cotton futures closed quiet and steady; sales 173,9O0 bales January 5.S0; February 5.S9 March 5S7; April 592; May 5.97; June 6.01; July 6O6; August 6.1O; September 6O9; October 610; November 6.12; December 5.79.
 Cotton steady midding 15-16c; net re- ceipts 1,559; gross Il 21S; exports to the con tinent 15O; forwarded 6.564; sales none; stock 104,S67.
 Total today-Net receipts 41,S9l; exports to Great Britain 19157; to France 1O,755; to the continent 12 573; stock 1,126.342
 Consolidated net receipts 3O3,95O exports to Great Britain 97757; to France fl ,691; to the continent 90,774
 Total since September 1: Net receipts B. ,235; exports to Great Britain 1,654,0SS: to France 4S4,14l; to the continent 1,345,S1O.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24

New York, Dec 2S.-Liverpool cable ac- counts at hand when the cotton market opened this morning were distinctly more favorable than had been expected, and still later cables gave further lift, show ing exceptional spot sales for a holiday market and finally a net gain of 11aG2 1-64 in futures. The market after opening steady at an advance of los points further advanced 2q4 points, showed larger ac- tivity than for some time past and closed quiet and steady at net rise of 2Q4 points. The local shorts were anxious to cover their contracts with a brace of holidays at hand, and in view of a more cheerful feel ing on the part of the investments buyers following a belief in decreased cotton acreage.
 Today's business in cotton futures foots up 17S,9O0 bales against 2O1 300 bales Novem- Der 12. which was the largest business for over two months Receipts are falling be- low the larger crop estimates.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24

SAMUEL HUNT,
 General Manager. O. K. CAMERON,
 Master of Trains. N. R. ADRIANCE,
 Superintendent.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24
RAILWAY SCHEDULE.

Arrival and departure of all trains from this city. Central Time.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24

V. F.; Tom O. Smith. cash'r; W. P. G.
 N. E. Barker, Robt. Jemison, B. F. Moore, , c. P Perrin, Wm. A. Walker.
The age-herald., 1897-12-24

New York; Dec. 2S.-Total sales of stocks today, 212 300 shares, including 12,2S9 Bur lington: 4,545 Manhattan; $500 Metropolitan; CHA Jersey Central; 5,52S Northern Pacific preferred; 4,SSO Reading; 327O Rock Island; e.19O St. Paul; 5,405 Union Pacific; 7.610 Chi cago Great Western 300 Peoples Gas; 2O, O20 Sugar.