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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-19
STATE OF MINNESOTA, ! 80

County of Blue Earth. 90
On the 18th day of February, A. d. 1897, be-
fore me personally appeared Reuben B. Dis
brow Darius w. Payne, Levi A. Disbrow and
Horatio N. Seelye, to me known to be the per-
ms described in and who executed the fore
goinx instrument and severally acknowledged
that they executed the same as their free act
and deed. S. b. WILSON,
Notary Public,
Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
(Notarial Seal)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, !
Dana rtpnant Of Gtafa

hereby cereify that the within instrument
filed for record in this office on the I'd day
March, A. D. 1897. at o'clock a. M, and was
duly recorded in Book r of Interpretations, on
page. ALBERT BERG,
Secretary of State.
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was filed in the Office for record on the 9th day
of February, 1897, at 10 o'clock a. M, and duly
recorded in book Mis-, page $780,
b. BANGERTER, Jr,
Register of Deeds,
Blue Earth County, MINI.
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(Notarial Seal.)

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS,
County of Blue Earth.
hereby certify that the within instrument
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The capital stock of this corporation shall be
divided into one thousand shares of fifty dollars
each.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set
our hands and seals this 18th day of February,
a n 1897
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OF INCORPORATION OF THE
DISBROW MANUFACTURING CO.

Know all men bv these presents that we the
undersigned, have agreed to and do hereby as
sociate ourselves together for the purpose of
becoming Incorporated under and pursuant to
Title 2 OF Chapter 81, of the General Statutes of
the State of Minnesota, and the several acts
amendatory thereof and to that end do hereby
respectively adopt and subscribe the following
Articles of incorporation.
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Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
S. B. WILsoN,
ID. W. PARSONS,
Nj. E.. LOGAN,
E. M. PERRY.
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ARTICLE L.

The name of the corporation hereby formed
and organized shall be 1.-THE Disbrow Manufac-
turing Co." The general nature of its business
shall be to manufacture and market combined
churns and workers and other creamery sup
plies and machinery, and to do and perform
any and all lawful acts. business and undertake.
ings as may be necessary, essential, expedient,
or usually incidental to the proper and efficient
The principal place of transacting the bust
ness of this corporation and the location of Its
principal office shall be in the City of Mankato,
County of Blue Earth, and State of Minnesota,
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ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATORS.
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PRlCETOWN.
October 4. 1891

October 4, 1897.
Mrs Minnie Pulliam entertained
number of her friends and relatives at
dinner, Sunday.
Lincoln Baker and wife, of Cincinnati,
are sojourning in our midst.
Annie Faris is visiting friends at Mid
land City.
Prof N H. Anderson has moved into
John w. Youngs property, east of town.
Quite a number of our Republicans
will be in attendance at the Republican
Rally next Wednesday, and possibly
few Democrats also will be attracted to
see and hear the mighty Marcus.
Rev O.. G Colegrove will preach at
Pricetown, Thursday and Friday nights,
Oct IA and 15, and Rev. Robinson, Sat
urday and Sunday nights, Oct. 10 and
II.
John A, Young is buying and selling
apples, The apple crop here is rather
slim
lis hard to compete with an old aud
well established paper like the News
HERALD, as was evidenced by the dem
ise of the Semi Republican Though 9th
ers may come and 90, the NEWS herald
goes on forever.
Another wedding to report. Mr. Ed.
Ruble, former merchant of this place,
and Myita Ellis, of Harwood, were joined
in the holy bonds of wedlock, at the
home of the bride, Sunday afternoon, by
Rev. Ruble. Many relatives from
distance were in attendance. That their
matrimonial life may be pleasant is the
wish of their friends Wonder who we
will get to report next week?
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$40 SUITS,

This is the most popular price for a
stylish and serviceable Suit, and We
show an elegant assortment at that
price. See the fine tailor made Clay
Worsteds, CheviotA, Serges, Rough Plaids
and Checks, the new Stripes-in fact
every stylish material made up in the
latest stylesand with the best trimmings.
Come and compare our $40 Suits with
those sold at $l4 and SIS elsewhere, and
you can't tell the difference. Another
important item is that unless we fit you
perfectly we won't urge you to buy.
Will you let us show you our $40
Sui g?
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J. B. SPENCER & co
NEW MARKET.
September 2s, 1897.

SeptemDerZ6, 1897.
Born-To Edward McConnaughey aud
wife, girl.
P s. Bell has commenced a six months
school at lhis place
Mr.. and Mrs Val Myers, of Mt. Holly,
visited the Iatier's parents last week.
Mis- Flora EyIer, who has been living
with friends at Marshall for several years.
has returned to her home here.
Rev. B 2. Oswald, who was sent by
tie NJ E Conference to the Sugartree
circuit, bas been recalled and given
charge Of another circuit, and Rev.
3 own has b. en- sent 10 his stead
Mrs Willis McFasldsn and children,
OF Eariipia. who visited her parents here,
ysiurned 10 her home accompanied by
her sister, Miss Anna McCIintick
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October /, 1897.

October /, 1897.
Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. James Van.
Pelt, a girl, on the 3rd.
Lewis McMeekin and two children,
Charles and Miss Mamie, spent the past
week in Cincinnati.
Rev G. 7. Perry and family, of Lynch.
burg, spent last Monday night as guests
of NJ. A Garrett.
Sam. Kelly, OF Winchester, is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Williamsons, the millers, are building
brick building around their engine
room, instead of the frame structure.
VIM. Saylor, Of Lynchburg, commenc.
ed school here Monday.
The heavy rains of the past season
damaged our pixies considerably. The
levy of tex is not sufficient to put them
in proper shape. Our superintendent OF
roads, G. w. Haigh, put on three hun.
dred and nineteen large loads. The sec
ton through Washington township
seems to be the worst part of the road.
F. J. Kelly's new store room adds
greatly to the appearance of our town.
He moved his goods and postolfice into
II last week.
Frank Dalrymple spent Saturday and
Sunday with his brother, at Barrett's
mill
Stella. the little elocutionist, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs r. L. Fields, of Rich
wood, Ohio, was billed for Belfast last
Friday night. Her recitations were so
interesting she was invited to stay over
Sunday with US. She entertained our
community three evenings Her talent
Is supernatural gilt Her mother says
before Stella was year and half old,
she heard her mother read a piece in
the paper to her husband, which she
afterward reciled in the presence of
number of persons at her home. She
commenced reciting in public gatherings
at the age of five years. She requires
no study and never had any training.
When she reads pi zee or hears it read,
she can repeat and retain it, We are
glad she is using her talent in the line
Of church work exclusively.
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WILLEITSVILLE.

OcIoDef z, 1897
The protracted meeting closed at Mt
Olive last Thursday night, with two &C
ceseions.
Mrs. Frank Harvey died Sabbath
morning. She leaves husband and
several small children, who have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Miss Stella Robinson, OF New Market,
has returned home after pleasant visit
at Jonah Britton's.
Mrs. Jonah Britton and Vida Noble
called on Mrs. Thos. Holiday, Sunday.
Mary Frost, Of Vienna, spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Jennie Briton has gone to pursue
her studies at Hiram College.
Most of the corn is cut in this vicinity
Miss Sarah Frost, OF Lynchburg, spent
Sunday at home.
Harvey Brown has improved his resi-
dence by building an addition.
Will Haynie left for Cincinnati, where
he is employed in an organ factory.
= The Britton school is progressing nicely
with ]. G. Vance as instructor.
J. II. Brown and Walter Haller visited
the latter's uncle, viii Ruble, at Mar
tinsville, on Sunday.
Owing to dry weather, there has beel
very little wheat sown yet.
Harvey Mcdaniel and family, OF Cuba
Clinton county, spent Sunday at Viii
Mobiles.
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HIGHLAND.
October 4, 1897.

october A, 1891.
Nus. Charles Clark is visiting her son
and family, in Greenville, o.
g. w McDaniels moved his family
last week to Blanchester, where he is
employed in the telegraph office as night
operator
John Hanley was called to Chillicothe
one day last week, to attend the funeral
of an aunt
Mrs. Belle Johns, of Blanchester, was
visiting G Pensyl's family on Satur.
day
Robt McRoy has purchased lot in
town and intends building at once,
Mrs. DR.. Stacey entertained few Of
the young ladies of this place last Wed
nesday evening, IN honor of her friend
Miss Wins, of Cincinnati.
Mrs Clay Moore has been quite ill for
some time with typhoid fever, but is
reported better, at this time.
Misses Maymie and Sallie Pensyl spent
Sunday in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Cadmy, of Col
umbus, are visiting his fathers family
and other friends here.
Word was received by the t-others Of
George Smithson, of Columbus, that he
was dangerously i'll, at his home in that
place, with but little hope of his recovery
The family of Rev, Edwin Sherwood,
OF Jefiersonyille, Ohio, are guests at the
home of j W. Redkey.
Mrs Elizabeth Thornburg and Miss
HELEN Morrow, of Lynchburg, spent
Sunday with Miss Lydia Thorn burg aud
her mother.
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A BIG REDUCTION.
DR.. Rudisill Cuts the Price of Artt.
flcial Teeth.

DR.. w. S Rudisill has for several years
been one of the leading dentists in Hills.
boro, and has in that time earned for
hin1self an enviable reputation for the
high quality OF his work. This reputa.
tion was made largely upon the artificial
teeth he makes He has been charging
$l5 for these. but until further notice he
will make them for $40. There will be
no reduction in the quality OF the work,
as it is all guaranteed and warranted to
give satisfaction. His many patients
viii testify to his ability to please them.
Teeth extracted for 25 cents.
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We UnderseII
Because
We u.nderbuy.

We want everyone in Highland county
to Investigate and Learn by Investiga
ton the truth of the above assertions
The reasons for Underbuying are:
l. Buying for Cash Only from the
Manufacturers.
2. Buying Our Stock Before the Tariff
Advanced Prices.
8 Buying in Larger Quantities Than
Our Competitors.
We Undersell because we prefer a
Large Volume of Trade, and can accom-
p'lsh that only by asking Small Mar
gin of Profit.
Our counters and shelves are piled to
the ceiling with goods that you must
have, and we invite you to call and ex
anime before buying elsewhere.
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HUNTERS.
HUNTERS.
- l6 hunting, shooting or trespassing on our
-0Ands:
~. n. MoRR1s, II. r. WEST,
+. AHnERT NORRIS L. @. BARRETT.
CENTERFIELD.

October 8, 1897.
Samuel Sollars and wife were called
to Goodhope, Saturday, to the sick bed
of his brother John, but before their ar.
Stival he died.
Mrs. Hettie Frazier, of Dayton, who
has been visiting her sisters, returned
last week, accompanied by her sister,
Mrs. Tilla Cowman. From there she
goes to Lyndon, to visit another sister,
Dr. A. IL Prichard, of Washington,
B was in our town couple days last week.
Esq. Mckinney took charge OF the
\ Monroe school Monday Success to you
Esq.
Mrs. r. P. Anderson is visiting friends
In Illinois.
Mrs. Matte Johnson has returned
from a visit with her daughter and
friends at Columbus, where she spent
some weeks.
= There is considerable fever here,
] Misses Myrta Reams. Lizzie Milner, Cor
! da Mccoy, and Elmer Mcneil all have
the fever, also, John Ssntee, Mrs Lavina
Mcneil and AImstrong's child are sick
with other troubles.
1t seems there is going to be water
; famine. Nearly all the wells in town
are going dry.
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FEIBEL BROS.
Our Young Mems Suits at 81, S., $S
and $40 should be seen by everyone.
SHACK ELTON.

October 4, 1897.
G. F. Mckee and VIM. Purdy took in
the excursion to Cincinnati, Monday.
Mrs Tom Vance and Mrs Robt. Purdy,
OF New Market, were guests last Thurs
day, OF Mrs. VIM. Robinson.
The Y P. S. G E., of Mt. Zion Church
elected for the ensuing six months the
following officers: Pres, P. w. Charles .
Vive Pres Wesley Pence; Sec., Miss
Annie CLANCY; Treas w. Fl Fawley.
Regular meeting every Sunday evening,
at o'clock
Rev. d E. Weaver preached the last
time for this year at Ambrose Chapel,
Sunday, October 8, before the annual
conference.
Rev. DR.. Loucks, of Dayton, will give
his illustrated lecture on the History of
the Christian Church from the Apostolic
Period to the Reformation, at the Mt.
Zion Church, Saturday night, October
10th, 1897. The chart used is seven feet
long by four feet wide. in beautiful col
ors. His lecture gives the hearers a
clear and lasting view of seventeen cen.
turies OF church history, and enlists the
mind In this most interesting study as
nothing else can do.
DR.. Loucks will preach also on Sun
day, al l0:45 a. m.
Bring your money on Saturday night
Either collection will be taken up or I.
small admission fee will be charged at
the door. Everybody invited. Come.
You will not miss nickel that you give,
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HOw's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known r. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out
any obligation made by their Erm.
WEST TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
WALDING, KINNAN d MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system. Price 75c. per bottle.
sold ny all Druggisis. Testimonials free.
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A Call.

The @. E. societies are requested to
'Bend officers or othersto the Presbyterian
Church in this city, Saturday, Oct. 8, at
1880 p. In. to arrange for the semi an.
nuat meeting of the G. E. for the coun
~. G. w. H. SMITH, Pres
GEO. H. DEiHL, Sec.
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POpulist Meetings,

Perry Mclaughlin will address the
people OF Highland county as follows:
Folsom, Tuesday, October 18th.
Fairfax, Wednesday, October 18th.
6ugartree Ridge, Thursday, October
14th.
Mowrystown, Friday, October 18th.
Buford, Saturday, October 10th.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
TEN REASONS

Why The French Garment Com
pany's Skirts are the best and most
popular selling garments on the
market today.
1. They are we'll made in every
detail.
2. They will give the best Of
satisfaction to the wearer.
g.. They will not cling to the
limbs the way the cheaper grade
of skirts will do.
4. They are warranted fast black.
5. They are very desirable fall
and winter skirts, as, the wind will
not blow through them. In warm
weather it is only necessary to
wear one, as one answers the pur-
pose of two or three, doing away
with SO many extra bands around
the waist.
6. They are cut very wide at
the bottom.
7. They are all cut after our own
special patterns and will hold the
dress out at the bottom.
8. All ruff1es are sewed on with
best grade of silk thread.
9. They will wash and retain
their lustre.
10. For an all-the- year-round
skirt they have NO SUPP RIOR.
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AS illustrated. $500. We have
a other styles made from same
material at 81. 50, SI.75, SI.S5 and
S2.25. These Skirts are made by
The French Garment Co. and are
better made, fit better and outwear
any skirt on the market.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-10-07
Coal.

We are now prepared and would be
pleased to oil your orders for Jackson,
Madeira, Thacker, PocshontAs, H cking
Valley or Anthracite, Lump, Nut or
Mine Run. w. F. AMEN & Co
2 doors West OF Hotel Parker.
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Black Cat brand. Triple knee.
Guaranteed fast black. The very
best in the market. IS cents.
We have all other grades of
School Hose at SC, Ioc, I5c and
zoe per pair. But if you want the
best get the Black Cat Brand.
We have the exclusive agency
for these Skirts and Hosiery and
positively guarantee them to give
perfect satisfaction.
We are receiving daily our fall
stock of Dress Goods, Cloaks,
Carpets, Flannels, Blankets, I'm
derwear, Hosiery and Domestics
and at prices lower than ever.
The tariff will advance all lines
OF imported goods, especially
woollens. But, having placed our
orders for this class of merchandise
some months ago. We are in a
position to offer lower prices than
ever. Respectfully.
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Cleveland Dryer Cos high grade feril
Users for sale by T. 9. Beam. Ofics over
Haynes Dry Goods Corner.
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Try that Grain o, at Kenpedy's, Many
poople prefer it to coffee, and its cost is
- than half.
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II you have any good apples for sale,
- q you want TO buy the best feItiIixsrs
- the market, 80 T. 8. Beam.
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Marriage Licenses.

George G Dirk and Min ME Hixeon.
J D Hodson and Blanche Hixson.
W H Logan and Lizzie J Murray.
Lewis Igo and Viola Woods
J A Cole and Lucy Storer.i
E L Rubls and MyIiie Ellis,
Cornelius Dunn and Clara Fender.
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To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund the money II lit fails
to cure. Csc.
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Felt as Though Flesh Mad Been
scalcied :. Limbs Were a Mass Of
Fiery Rash -slow She Was Cured.

81 had great deal of trouble with
eruptions on various parts of my body.
They itched intensely and were accom-
panied by smarting and burning sense~
tion. It felt as though my, flesh had been
scalded. Thought it was sorofula and used
remedies to which had been accustomed
1t disappeared, but would come back.
My limbs itohed and burned terribly.
The physician said it wascczema. began
taking Hoods Sarsaparilia and took six
bottles. Since then | have been able to
do my work, including washing, ironing
and housecleaning. During the summer
/ was out in the sun and picked many
quarts of berries and have worked in the
garden. ] have had no return of the dis
ease, and / have felt better in other ways"
MRS. IDA M. POTTER, Conpeaut, Ohio.
II HO0d S psrsa pari'ia "a
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier
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You can buy boots and shoes from the
cheapest to the beat ct correct prices Ut
ID Bee Hive fhoe Store.
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Attention. Soldiersl

The only pension Office in this city
run by an ex soldier, is that OF David
Leadbetter, late Go. l., 18th, o. v. O.,
who will attend 10 all claims. s.promptly .
Give me call Notary Public.
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And carriaaes Of al kinds, come 70
Roufh 4 Lemon's livery stable. win
trade for a few sound horses.
@. " HUaeIxs.
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-, =. ~.,, are the only pills to take
Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The herald., 1897-09-16
Real Estate Transfers
WEDNESDAY, S.

WEDNESDAY, sept. 10. 1891.
F. K. Morse ct al to 7. W. Brotherton-
Lots 16 and H. block 1885, Long Beach; $3.50
w. and N. w. Mead to A. ]. Lane-Lot
ter tract; $500.
Lot 90 block 129 Maclay rancho; $685.
T. Washburn to I. A. Chelson-Agree-
ment to convey parts of lots and 8, STAN
ford avenue tract; s1325.
F. N. and S. ]. Pauly to c. NJ. Stims on
Lot 2S, o. J. Mairs tract; $500.
G. H. and o. NJ Peck to B. J. Cross
Lot 26, Peck's subdivision, San Pedra; $500.
F. and M. Losch to E. Kurrie-Lot 72
block A, Washington Street tract; $3.50.
G. e. and F. I. Walker to F. P. Walker
Undivided u of lot 21. Fruitland; $3.50.
M. D. Morland to S. F. Shedon-Lot 6,
block 8, Williamson tract; $780,
Los Angeles Cemetery association to NJ.
Sanders-Agreement to care for lot 5000.
T. w. Orr VS.. E. Nixon ct al, by W. s.
Norviel, referee, to G.. w. Fisher-Lot 8,
F. j. Farr's subdivision; s400.
W. R. and A. p Gosewisch to J. D. New
Street tract; $1,000.
L. T. W. Conger ct al. to Miss A. Dun
ning-Part tract in division D, Berry &
Elliott subdivision; $500.
P. e. Hatch to M. Barndollar-Agree-
ment to convey lots q and 2S. block 81
Long Beach; $1,000.
S. e. and c. r. Thompson to G. @. Dewey
Lot 1, block /, Montana tract; 5000.
F.. A. and e. G. Seymour to A. E. Bar
tram-Part Sec. 36, s. IA; $500.
T. and f. c. Barrows to c. H. Sanborn-
Lot 3, block 80. Claremont: $3.50.
A. and M. D. Crabb to c. H. sanborn-
The herald., 1897-09-16
Exports and Imports

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-Domestic ex-
ports for August were the largest of any
August of which the bureau of statistics
of the treasury department has any record.
They were valued at $79 497, 800, as against
$66, ,9S1 for August, 1896, an increase of
$12, sos, ,S39; for the eight months ended
August 31st, 1897, they amounted to $685.,
434,S71, an increase of $62, 2l7,3S7 over last
year.
The excess of exports of merchandise
over imports for August last was $40, 953, 1853,
as against an excess of $40. 49,. .S16 in August,
1885, and during the past eight months $685.
229, 213, as compared with $109, $685. 493 during
the corresponding months of 1896. The
amount of imports during August amount
ed to $3.50, ,S76, $40. This is the smallest value
since June, 1879, when they amounted to
s3s, 500, 451.
The increase of exports is made up main
ly of breadstuffs, which is accounted for
by the heavy foreign demand for American
grains.
The amount of gold imported during
August amounted to s4,S74,175, and the ex-
ports to $1,9S3,5SS.
The silver imports during August
amounted to 81 491, 1852. and the exports to
$5,3 ,313, 277.