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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

perplexities that usually beset a
false situation. The present nomi-
nal value of the paper money of
Russia is about 1915, 100000, an
amount verifying the idea that
when the making of money is
turned over to- the printing press
| its volume is likely to be equal to
demands the reverse of conserva-
five.
The plan proposed by the Rus
sian Finance Minister to- reach the
gold standard is to reduce the value
of the paper money one-third, and
he argues that this is near its value
i'll gold. A strong opposition has
sprung up to to the measure on the
ground that the ratio named is
purely arbitrary. This would be
considered a supreme merit by the
Is to l party in America, who con-
tend that among all the political
blessings on earth an arbitrary
ratio stands first. A large body
of influential Russians think other
wise. They insist that their paper
is not worth two-thirds of its face
in gold, and that the government
has been lending it an artificial
value, measured in gold, for four
years, to the detriment of Russian
exporters.
Another objection urged is that
by government decree in 1913,
which has never been abregated,
persons who present paper roubles
may obtain payment at their option
in gold or silver at a stated ratio.
The treasury practice is to tender
silver when demand is made. Here,
then, is a complication of silver
redemption, with nearly . billion
Of government paper, and more
than half a billion of gold stored
in the national vaults. The strug-
giles Of Russia to get hsek to the
worlds money standard after try
ing standard of her own are in
st1uctivc, though painful enough
to self.-Globc- Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
Normal Schools.

The Legislature being in session,
the biennial fight against the State
Normal is on again.
1t is hard to understand why some
people are opposing the Normal
Schools. They are the best friends
the young men and girls Of moder-
ate means have in the educational
field. They are the life-spring of
our public schools. The teachers
who 60 out from them into pub
lie schools arc equipped with the
best methods of teaching. Not all,
Of course, of those who graduate
from tho Normal are able to teach
effectively, just as not all of the
sonsof well-to-do families, for whose
benefit the people are taxed to keep
the State University running at a
fast gait, graduate and become sue
cessful men. But the Normal
Schools arc down ona level where
the feet of "common herd' tramp,
and arc in touch with the people.
These schools arc supported at
modest cost to the State. They
have in them teachers of talent,
ability and refinement whose educa-
tional influence is a power for good
among the masses. Why withhold
State appropriations from them
Would it be doing justice to the
masses. For our part, we would
rather see ten dollars appropriated
to our Normal Schools than ont
dollar to some University where
a feeble attempt is made at imitat
ing Eastern snobocracy, as the Eas
initiates the English.
| The Normal Schools arc maintain
ed for the masses, as the Universi
ties are for the children Of opulcncc
ease and luxury. Between the twt
we are for our own every time
Jackson Cash Book.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

JUDGE KLEIN, Of the St. Louis
Circuit Court, hits the spectators
in grain options a severe rap by
declaring that their method of do
ing business is gambling pure and
simple, and that damages could not
be recovered by law for failure to
fulfill an option contract. We be-
ieve, that Judge Klein's decision is
a just one, for there is really moth
ing involved in an option deal but
a wager as to the price Of a com
modify or stock-shares at a future
date. If this system of gambling
were abolished altogether we be-
lieve the farmers of the country
would be benefited thereby. II
would leave the price of their pro-
ducts to be regulated by the actual
supply and demand, aud thus dc
away with the rapid and uncertain
fluctuations.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
SHERIFFrS SALE.

BY virtue aud authority of special
execution issued from the office of the
clerk of the circuit court of Washing
ton County, Missouri, returnable at
the March term, 1897, Of said court,
and to me directed in favor of the
State of Missouri, ex. rel. NJ. Nj. Flynn,
collector of the revenue of said county,
and against
LOUISA WINKLEMEYER,
I have levied upon and seized all the
right, title interest and claim of the
said Louisa Winklemeyer of, in and to
the following described real estate,
to-wit:
West half of southeast quarter aud
the east half of southwest quarter OF
section 10 township 35, range 3 east.
All lying and being in the said coun-
ty and State OF Missouri. and will, on
Tuesday. the I'd day of March, 1897 :,
lit being the second day of the circuit
court OF said county,, between the
hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon
and five o'clock in the afternoon of
that day, at the court house door, in
| town of Potosi, county OF Washington
aforesaid, sell the same, or so much
thereof as may be required. at public
| vendue, to the highest bidder for cash
in hand (subject to all prior liens and
iudgmeuts), to satisfy said execution
and costs.
JAMES r. WHITEHEAD,
! Sheriff OF Washington County, Mo.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

illustration of this was the potato
patch plan, which has been tried
in New York for two years. Dur
ing the past season $4,000 was real
lied from the use of seventy acres
of land. This area was divided
into lots of from a quarter of an
acre to two acres. AS much as
1912 was earned on single acre.
A great many persons have secured
a good subsistence for the winter
by the adoption of the vacant lot
scheme, originated in Michigan.
Some of the vegetables raised in
these free gardens have taken prizes
in New York exhibitions for two
years. Nearly all the labor was
unskilled, but the seeds, which
were supplied to those who needed
help in getting started, were Of
high quality, and so far as instruc-
ton was needed in the cultivation
Of the crops it was given. One
feature discussed at the convention
was the protection of trees and
flowers from insect and fungus
growths. DR.. Shrine and Prof.
Stewart held that whitewashing
ought only to be used to prevent
or kill fungus growths; it does lit
tie good in destroying insect eggs
in the boughs. Spraying is much
more effective in the destruction of
insects. Rosin mixture, lime solu-
ton, potash solution, and soft soap
are all recommend for use in win
ter and at the budding period
Ex.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
Russian FiHa nCiaf Puzzles.

The Gar of Russia, who seems
to- be sensible man and anxious
to serve the best interest Of his
subjects, does not find the financial
condition of his empire an easy
problem to deal with. With all his
power as autoerat of the vast terri
tory and an immense population,
the Car would gladly exchange
the, monetary isolation of Russia
for a place among the gold stand
ard countries. 1t is his purpose to
effect this reform as soon as it can
be made without too serious Il dis
turbance of existing conditions.
FIe has caused to be collected in
the Imperial Bank Of Russia, which
is virtually a bureau of the national
treasury, the sum of $3.50, 100000
in gold, said to be the greatest accu-
mutation of the metal on record. At
the same time the expansion OF
paper money has been restricted as
much as possible.
1t might appear on the surface
and easy task for an autonomy SC
clearly defined and directly govern
ed as Russia, backed by this enor
nous store Of gold, to join til,
company of nations that are Al
the head of the commerce of tn,
world. But a long g-continued finan
cial independence Of them, while
it has proved Improbable, it is moi
policy that can be changed in I
day or year. TO continue i
means constant loss and embarass
ment in international dealing, ane
Ito drop it brings up legion o1
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
NOTHING IN 1T.

The Independent" Of this week
contains long editorial in which it
charges that the count of the contest
ed ballots in the EatOn-Baugher con-
test case as made by County Clerk
Hunter is illegal, and bases its charge
upon the Interpretation of the stat
utes as given by Attorney Eversole,
counsel for the contestant. The claim
Of illegality is made to hinge upon the
point as to whether w. NJ. Bennett,
who was the duly appointed represen-
tative Of Attorney kinsey. the counsel
for the contestee. should be- admitted
to witness the count.
Eversole. on the first day Of the count,
objected to Bennett being present on
grounds that he was not an attorney
and had not previously been connect
ed with the ease. Upon this the clerk
decided to suspend operations until
he could communicate with Mr.. Kim
sey. as to have removed Mr.. Bennett
would have left the conteStee without
representation at the count. When
kincey' Srepiy came it was to the effect
that Bennett had every right to be
present as his representative. and the
clerk so ruled and proceeded with the
count. When the contestant and his
attorney saw that their trick had
failed. they withdrew from the room
and refused to witness the count, thus
creating and another technicality to
fall back upon.
1t does not affect the legality of the
count even if the contestor or his at
torney are not present. The law says
that if they SO elect they may be pres
ent as witnesses. They were invited
blythe clerk to remain. but theydecided
otherwise, and their reasons for so do
are obvious to anyone who has kept
up with the conteStOr'S side of the
case.
The ''Independent" further states
that County Clerk Hunter is associate
counsel for the contestee, and that
Mr.. Bennett opened the ballots during
count. Clerk Hunter says that both
assertions are unqualified falsehoodS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
Two Old Men.

Bismarck, the man of blood and
iron, old and neglected, sends out
the cry Of an msatisfed and disil-
lusionett humanity standing ut the
end of the passage: "All is vanity
and vexation of spirit.''
'My complaint is uncasiness of
life, in which l no longer have any
object says this maker of history.
''Nothing that l sec gives me any
pleasure" And he turns away
from a contemplation of the worlds
stage, feeling that he lags super
tluous upon it, weary, broken, heart
sick. ''My wife is dead" adds the
Titan Of his century, and the ten
der pathos of the words will touch
every heart that hears them. The
pomp, heraldry and boast of power,
the swaying of kings and the crea-
ton of kingdoms, ere forgotten.
A lonely old man is gazing with
wistful eyes adown the gray vista
of the few days that remain to
complete a glorious existence, the
fruits of which have turned to
ashes on his lips.
The picture of the rccIuse of
Fricdrichsruhe as thus presented,
is drawn in the few brief lines of a
cable news message dated from
Berlin. Under the same date comes
a telegraphic item giving details of
Of the celebration in Boston of the
sixtieth birthday anniversary of an
American evangelist, pigmy
figure in the scales of history as
against the great Iron Chancellor.
81 do not realize that l am grow
ing DID," says Mr.. Moody. land
| have always said that l have
found life better and better as il
passes"
Prince and priest are thus
brought face to face in a dramatic
contrast not uncommon in real life.
They have Travelled different road.
through the world at their times
1t is interesting to note how tho
tolls and trials of their travels hav.
affected them in their attitude to
ward the problem of existence
Republic.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

MucH Of tho opposition to the
Loud postal reform bill comes, from
the political cranks who write'pam-
phlets to educate" the people to
their views, and who want the pos
tai department to bear the expense
of carrying the stuff which no one
cares about and few will read.
sCoin' Harvey is one of the loud
est objectors to the bill, and stated
that it amounted to government
censorship; yet the bill has no such
object. 1t is simply intended tc
make cheap publications pay the
freight and cost of handling.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

THE Missouri Legislature has
passed the Avery fellow-servant
law and the Governor will append
His approval to the measure: Thus,
after many appeals by the people
to have such a law enacted, and as
often refused by tho Democrats in
power, the latter have at last yield
ed, and passed the bill to save the
party. No credit can accrue to
the Democrats from this belated
concession to the people of the
State, however, as long as the fact
remains thatit was made only to save
the prestige of rapidly disinteg-
rating; political party.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
Good Farming Profitable,

Statistics have been compiled and
submitted to a farmers convention
showing that thorough tillage may
make all the difference between
succcssfuland Improbable farming.
Many farmers complain that there
is nowadays no money in agricul-
turc, but it has been abundantly
demonstrated that systematized in
tensified cultivation is as surely a
paying investment Us the slack
methods which commonly prevail
arc an invitation to failure, One
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

The Lexow committee appoint
M by the Legislature to investigate
the police departments of St. Louis
and Kansas City is uncarthing a
lot of official corruption at the latter
place. We look for some startling
developments when the committee
begins turning over the St. Louis
department, and the stencil arising
thdtefrom is likely to be overpow.
eting.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
Belgrade.
February 8, 1S9

FeDfuary 8, 1877.
The eighth snow Of the twenty-three
we are to have during the winter,
according to the weather prophets,
visited US last Sunday, and as the
ground-hog saw his shadow on the
second day of this month, he is not ex-
pected to reappear for forty days. So
we may expect to see the whole num-
Der of of SHOWS predicted before the
winter closes.
Mrs. Robert Bryan and children, &C
companied by Miss Blanche, returned
to their home at this place last Thurs
day, after spending several weeks with
relatives on CuS9 Creek.
T. \. House, of this place is very
sick.
Mrs. George Townsend and one OF
her children are very low with pneu'
| monia.
Mrs. James Hays accidently slipped
and fell last Saturday and dislocated
her hip.
Mr.. McNew is still in a critical con
dition, as the result Of the severe in.
! juries he received in the runaway
accident mentioned in our last letter
| Mr.. and Mrs. SilaS johnson are re.
covering from their recent illness
Mr. McGrew and family are also some
what better.
Constable II. II. Ramsey and family
were the guests of "Unclen Jack Ten
nison the first of this week.
T. D. Sloan, of Caledonia, who has
been very low with pneumonia for sew
eral weeks, IS reported much better.
DENNIS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

THE "Globe Democrat" evident
ly does not think it worth while to
waste space in reporting the doings
Of Missouri's Democratic Legisla-
ture, probably believing that if
given rope enough it will soon
hang itself.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

A POpUL1sT leader will keep the
middle of the road until he meets
with an offer from some one who is
willing to buy him off with an
Office; then the patriotic feeling
within him inspires him to cut
through the woods on a Decline to
get that job.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

The United, States takes the lead
in settling international disputes by
arbitration, but having tirst-class
navy behind Uncle Sam has the
tendency to give more force to the
policy when it is propounded to
our foreign cousins.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

NEVADA has legalized prize-fight-
ing, but when we consider that
the population of the State is made
up Of handful of people and sew
eral hundred thousand wild horses,
we cease to wonder at its dcgen-
prHrv
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

GEORGE TAYLOR, the noted mur-
derer who escaped some time ago,
is being captured about once a
week, on an average, and he seems
to have spread out ALI over the
country.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10

Il KANSAS Populist proposes that
elections be abolished and county
Offices let out to the lowest bidder.
But then Populist is always de-
vising schemes to get himself in
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1897-02-10
$l.OO Per Annum.
AN extra session of Congress
soon after the 4th of March is
certainty.

WILLIAM WARNER, of Kansas
City, is being mentioned for a cab
met position ''or something equally
as good"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-01-15

Sausages, 71sc.
Sausage meat. 6ha@7c.
Lard. ties. As4 /; pals. GA a5s4 c; II. 7Ag7s4.
Beef steers, 6iGS.
Lambs, TIA a912,
Hogs. city dressed. 5AcP fb; country, 4k@oc
Turkeys, Northern, Young, l5@16c.
Turkeys, Western, 12@141sc
Chickens, North, fresh, 13a15c.
Chickens. Western. 1O@i2c.
Fowls. Northern, l1@I2c.
Fowls, Western, 9@10c.
PRODUCE.
Butter. Northern cream. choice, 21@22c,
Butter, crm. Western choice 2OG2lc.
Butter. Dairy. North best, l79l8c.
Butter, do good, i5@lec.
Butter, do common. Il@13.
Butter, Init, crm 1462i5.
Ladle packed 110l2.
Cheese. Northern choice 1O1aA1os4c; West
choice 9@1Uc.
Eggs. hennery choice. Pages: East 19c.
Eggs. Mich. choices le.
western, good 174p1Sc.
Jobs. n 6o1c higher.
Beans, North. small pea,1 2Oa61 20.
Pea. marrow 9bc0l co..
Med. New York andsVt 0o@1 o5.
Beans. vel. eyes, 20@i 80 ;red kid.1 309l Az.
California, 35@l 45.
Hay--New, fancy, SIC 5oas17 GO.
New, good S15@$16.
New, Lower grades Sl2@S14.
Rye straw-$19 0OM2u 90.
Dat straw $0@S9 90.
Potatoes-Ar Co Hebrons. choice. bush 40G43.
POTATOES, choice rose 40G46c.
Sweets, Norfolk " Dbl, 0oc@O 90.
jersey 1.12@l 20.
Apnles. Baldwins % | bl 75c1S1.
Tolman sweets 25@1 30.
Kings $I91 so.
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Portland & Worcester Line
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, R. R.
STATION FOOT OF PREBLE STREET

On ano after Sunday, October 4. 1896
Passenger trains VIII Leave Portlaadi
For Worcester, Clinton, Aver junction.
Nsssnus, WindhaIn and EppinS at 7.30 a.
m. and 1880 p. m.
For Maaohestsr, Concord, and points North
at 30 a. m. and l2.3G ?. m.
For Rochester. spriagvale. Alfred. Water.
boro and 5aoo River at 7eSo a. M. 12.3c and
For esoEharn as 7.SO and 9.45 q. "a. 1880
300, $50, and $40 p M
For Westbroosz, Cumberland Mills, West
brook junction and Wocdforda AG 5.3o,
S.4E a n. 1890. 500. $50 and
Ths za.so p. m. train from Portland connects
OF Aver Jg.nSsa0a with "Hoosse Tunnel
RcuEe0 for the West end at Union Station,
worcester, for Froyidence and Now York,
via "Providenoe xinos" for Norwich and
Kew York via ssNorwich Line" with Boston
q AIhany Is. n. fer the West, and with the
New York All Rail via Springfield"
Trans arrive at Portland from Worcester
att. so o. m. from Rochester ut $50 g. a.,
$50 and E.45 p m, rom Gorhaa
st $40. $50 and 1o.5o q. ma 1s3Q,
For through Tickets to all points West and
South, spply TO +. II. COLLINS. Ticket
Agsuf Portland. Me- w prTERs su,s
te21 atf
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RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL. e. R.

In Effect Oct, 4th, 1So9
Trains leave Portland, UnioE station, Railway
Square, for stations named below ana inter-
mediate points as follows;
ZOO .. IN. For Brunswick Bach, Rockland,
Augusta, Waterviile. skoWnegan, asL on
Falls, Lewiston via Brunswick, Bangor, Bucks.
port, Vanceb6ro, St. Stephen, Houlton, WOOD
stock and st. john. ~
$50 a. M. For DanvlIle Jc. Poland Springs
Mechanic Falls. Rumford FAILS. Lew
iston, Winthrop, Watervie, Livermors Falls.
Pennington, Phillips and Rangeiey..
1899 8, m. For Brunswick, Bath, Lisbon
FAILS, Lewiston, Augusta and Watefyiite2.
Falls Augusta Wateryille. Moosehedd Lake
via, uldtown. Bangor. BHcksporG: bar ,I aafpo
and Oldtown, Bangor s. Aroostook 10 Houlton.
1.15 p. M, For Danylle Jc,. Poland Springs
station, Mechanics Falls, Rnmf9rd rams, Bemis
Lewiston, Bennington, Kinsheld. CarfSaoa,sseL,
EnulIps and Rangeley Winthrop, OaK5.ana'
I.s0 p, m. For Freeport. Brunswick. Au-
gusta, Bath Rockland and all statlons og
knox & ,LncoIn division. Waterville, SkowA
Hogan. Belfast, Dover and Fcxcrott, Green
vile. Bangor, oldtown and Mattawamkeag.
Fs S0S p "a For Br4nswick. Sata' LISBON
$40 p m, For New Gloucester. Dahville
Junction, Poland Springs station, Meenano
LOO D. M nna N Ssmi''o Express for Ba.h
Lewiston. Augusta, Waterville, Bangor, Bar
Harbor. Bucksport. Vanceb0rO, 81. StepnenS.
and an f6e Pa al Hgat tram
does not run toBel1ast Dexter, lover anu TUX
croft or beyond Bangor.
White Mountain Division.
$40 a. m. For Bridgton, FaDyans. Buriing-
ton, Lancaster, st. Johnsbury, SherDrooKes
Montreal, Chicago. St. Paul and Minneapolis
$50 p. m For Sebago Lake, Cornish. Bridg-
FaDyans. Lancaster, Lime Ridge, st. Johns
bury, Montreal, Quebec and Toronto.
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RAILROADS.
Boston & Ma aiyre X. r.
In Effect October A. 1906.
" ESTERN DIVISION.

W DIV 1SLAPANs
Trains leave Portland, Union Station, for
m net searboro beach. Pine Point, Zoo, 1910
sa co. az FORD s soo s4o
ss @ Sl SO gso bs sao p m n91 Wsis
Beach, TOO, $40 a. ni., $50, 5.l5 p. M.
North Berwick, TAOS, TOO, 40 a. m, 12.45,
$50, BIB p. M; KennebunkpoTt Som q rs
5. Is p. M; Rochester, Pennington, Alton
Bay, 8. 40 a. m, u. 40, 3. 80 p. M, Lakeport,
Laconia, Plymouth, $40 a. m. 124o p. M;
ellsworth and Rochester,, 700 q. M; Man
chester, Concord, TOO a. m. $50 p. IN. !;
Rockingham junction, Haverhil, Law
p. m. Exeter, Boston, Il. o5, 100, 1910 2,
M, SIC. 45, $50 D. IN. Arrive in Boston, 1925,
lois m, 1850, 20, 7.2O p. m, Leave Bos-
ton for Portland, 7.So, $3.50 a. m.' LOO 4'l6
~ IL" SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Boston, express, +,o5, a. m. Boston
and way stations, 1855, 4.30 p. m. Arrive in
Boston 7. Is q. m, 5.25, S.45 p. m. Boston for
Portland, 3.46 a. m.
EASTERN DIVISION.
From Union Station for Saco, Conway juno
ton. Wolfboro, 800 a. NJ; Bfddeford,
Portsmouth, Amesb1ry, NeWburyport ga a
lem, LYNN, Boston, t2.0O, II. 90, 9. M, LOO,
t6. 90 D. m Arrive In Boston, 5. % a. M, " 81
7.3O, 800 a. m. 1890, TOO. 7.45 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddeford, Portsmouth, Newbury-
mort Salem. LYNN, Boston, 200 a. m, 90
3. m. Arrive in Boston, 5.5S q. M, 4.15 p. m.
Leave Boston for Portland, 1900 a. M, TOO
p. m.
tDoes not run Mondays.
fConnects with Rail Lines for New York.
South and West.
sConnects with Sound Lines Ior New YORK.
sWestern Division from No. Berwick Sundays
only.
South and West, for sale at Ticket once, Union
Station.
D. LFLANpERs. G. P. ct. A., Boston.
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Cotton Marcus
by Telegraph,

JANUARY IA. 1897.
NEW YORK-The Cotton market to-day was
dull, unchanged; sales As bales; m1ddling up
lands at slice; gull do 9-16c.
NEW ORLEANS-The Cotton market to-day
was quiet steady; middling &c.
CHARLESTON-The Cotton market to-day
was firm: Mddling 6s4c.
SAVANNAH-The Cotron market to-day
was steady; middling Gao.
MOBILE-The Cotton market to-day was
qutet middliDg 67sc.
MEMPHIS-The Cotton market to-day was
steady; middlings 67sc.
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FINANCIAL AMI COMMERCIAL
Quotations Of Stable Products In the
Leading Markets
Network Stock and Money Market.


(By Telegrapn9
NEW YORK, Jan. Il.
Money easy 11sa2 per cent; last loan l "
ner cent. closing "a per ct. Prime mercantile
ner alu G13s4 per ct. Sterling Exchange frmer,
with actual business in bankers bills s41a
GA 5 for eo-day bills and s71494 s71s
for demands posted rates S51s94 s81s.
CONNER, ial bills at 4 S3A@4 s41A. Govern
ment Bonds firm. Railroads higher.
Bar silver GAIA.
Mexican dollars 50s4 951.