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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

Surplus. w.. 500 .hor..
s",ei.-Co.t of road and equipment. s.264os due ~
o.ter man agents $3.50. accounts S3-la:
hand $3.50 prepaid insurance. Sit pr9,. ahI .os
.toct common $50 900 funded debt 5000 NO. loans
and hills payable. ST. $50: interest accrued snozn que
o. vagr, 81 Of8 open accounts 81 t coupons que no'
IL do 5n tax reserve FUND. 81, 49,. total S''oiil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY RATES Money on call, II per cent.
with exceptions at IL per cent. Time money.
~ per cert FOR sixty days. 21z per cent for
three months. 3 per cent for four months ana
81 per cent for six months Commercial paper
rates were 3izQ4 per cent for the best names
Tor all periods. and above for paper not so wei
known.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE-Market dul! and
weak. The supply Of cotton bills was heavier
but the demand was light. Actual closing rates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
METROPOLITAN TRUST COMPANY


Nos 81 and 30 Wall-st.
Capital NHIOOO
Dascnated by order Supreme Court legal de-
r,sito~y Wl receive deposits OF interest," ect
fiscal or agent. trustee FOR corporations mo
accept and legal trusts from persons OF oos
on s favorable terms other similar companleA
BRAYTON IVES. President - ,.
FREDERICK ID. TAPPEN. Vice-Pres'oent
CIIAS NJ JEsUP. "a vice-President
BEVERLY CHEW. Secretary
RAYMOND J. CIATRY Asst Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
TIGHT TRADING IN STOCKS.
uFIVY DEALINGS IN BONDS.
,xnrsrR1AL SHARES ACTIVE - MONEY
AND EXCHANGE.

chasing prices yesterday Of the principal active
..o,ri,ies and net changes from Thorsda!
.1.ra rrara q fnllON&.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
fiuanrial.
In the Present

Condition of the farmers what
investment is safer than GOLD
BONDS secured by FIRST
MORTGAGES covering the
best farms in the country:
This company has been SELL
ing such bonds for 22 years
and is still selling them.
They yield the investor So
net.
NEW ENGLAND LOAN & TRUST CO.,
"a NASSAU ST.. NEW YORK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

prepared TO deal in the securities OF the inter-
national Paper Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
SALES AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE
RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.

Actual sales-- losing shares
Oren High Low. Fin. I'D. Ask. sold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23

Actual cash over
Ou'SfaT f~- COY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
IS The OYSTER A FISH 2
Wise Men OF aIaryIand and Virginia
to Discuss an Important Question.

Wise Hen OF Maryland and Virginia
to Discuss m Important Question.
The question whether an oyster is a
fish will come up for settlement before
committees from Maryland and NirA
giria legislatures at their meeting in
Richmond. The committees have been
appointed to settle the ancient bound
airy dispute between the two states in.
volving the right of citizens of either to
fish in the waters of the other state
The point has been raised that the COM
pact of 1875 giving the people of eacs
state equal rights in fishing" does not
embrace the right of taking crabs and
oysters.
This raises the question of whether
the oyster is a fish and on this the bio
logan of the Johns Hopkins university
says whatever the oyster may be legally
or re.igiously, zoologically he certainly
isn't a fish.
On the other hand Cardinal Gibbons
says the church has always regarded
FISH, oysters and crabs as belonging to
the same genus, while legal authorities
refer to the supreme court decisions
which indicate that the courts also re-
gard the oyster as fish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
An Intricote oue.t,or

Officialdom in Germany has been
compelled by bicyclist TO give deep
thought to the question: when two
streets intersect, in which street is the
point Of intersection? At Breslau BIZ
cycles are forbidden on certain streets.
\ rider going along street where they
are allowed, followed it across pro-
hibited street and was arrested in the
middle of the road. lie asserted that
he was in one street, the policeman that
he was in the other, the lower court
that he was in neither and should not be
fined, and the upper court thar he was
in both, therefore on the forbidden
street. and must paw 25 cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
"CoIIection, ana "omerIng..

l went to church not long ago, says
writer in the Albany journal, and
heard the following tale given in ex-
PLANTATION of the words collection" and
Offering" and the difference between
them:
A certain small boy had a dog which
he had named Fido. The boy was very
fond of Fido. One day at dinner the
boys father noticed him taking the
best of the portion of roast beef which
had fallen to his lot and placing it on
another plate. Upon inquiry the father
learned that the meat was for the dog,
Fido. my son. said papa, 'it would
be better if you ate that meat
yourself and gave Fnlo some of
the scraps which are left" The
boy protested, but the father was
obdurate. At the conclusion of
the meal the boy took out TO Fido
plate heaped with scraps of the roast.
Here, Fido, said the boy, Il wanted
10 make you an offering, but here is
only a collection
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
. NJ NJ -s1--NSl'17,svE7 ~
MONEY SHIPPED SY MAJ.
A state Of Affairs That Makes BtIis
Scarce Just Vow in the Northwest.

Scarce just Now in the Northwest.
\ curious state of affairs prevails at
present IL the banks OF the northwest.
Go 10 bank with check. ask the teller
TO cash ii. and ne viii pay you in gold.
Ask him for bills and he will tell you
that he cannot accommodate you. Cur
rency is so scarce in Minneapolis. s..
Paul and other northwestern cities
that the banks are compelled 10 pay III
gold. The reason for this state of af-
fairs is that the bills are being shipped
10 the east in mail sacks. The cashier
of Minneapolis bank gave the follow
ing explanation:
The reason why we refuse to pay out
currency is that we are sending remit
tances east through the mails, instead
of by express. as in the past, and, of
course, owing to the expense, we send
nothing but paper money. just at pres
ent the balance of trade is against US
and the money is flowing out This
causes the scarcity of currency, and ii
is a fact that Minneapolis and ST. Paul
are practically drained of all bills of
large denominations. In former days
we were accustomed to ship money by
express. and when we did that bullion
was sent.
Some time ago the companies raised
the charges somewhat. and the banks
refused to accede TO the increased rate.
Then the present scheme was devised.
The money is sent by registered mail,
and the cost between here and Chicago
is 20 cents per $1,000. BY paying an adj
ditional 10 cents upon each thousand
the shipment is insured by London
institution. The express companies
were charging us so cents per thou
sand. but have recently reduced their
charge to 65 cents. OF course. we
should prefer to ship by the express
companies and are willing to pay them
a higher price than the cost by mail,
but not the present difference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
The REToRT HOSTILE.
Capital Lobbyists Wife Worsted in a
Short But sharp TIL.

short But sharp Tilt.
At recent Washington reception
there was a short but sharp inter
change of courtesies between the
wealthy wife OF an eX-congressman and
the wife of far from rich bureau chief.
1t was crowded afternoon affair. and
the eX-congressman's wife was assist
ing the hostess in receiving guests.
When the wife of the bureau official
was presented, the hostess said to the
woman of the receiving party: You
know Mrs. Blank, don't you?" Ser
tainly,s said the ex-congressman's
wife, Il would know her anywhere bv
that pink dress" The cheeks of the
bureau officials wife was suffused with
a rosy glow, but she turned on her tor
mentor and said: Probably if my hus-
band had been mixed up in as many
questionable transactions as yours,
madam, it would not be necessary for
me TO wear my pink reception dress so
often as to cause comment"
Every word rang out clear and sharp
upon the ears of the astonished guests.
Inasmuch as there had been frequent
criticism of the ex-congressman for his
connection with questionable lobby
transactions, the force of the bureau
officials wife's retort can readily be
imagined
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
NOT so GREEN.
The MOtOrman Recognized the Cone i-
tiOns That Called for Care.


tiOns That Called for Care.
The uptown bound cable car appar-
emily was in the hands of a green motor
man, says the New York Sun. AT least
that was the way the crowd of passen-
gers accepted it, when, after each stop,
it started up again with a violent jerk,
which threw big men around like skit-
ties. Straps were of no value
At Prince street a little old man got
on and made his way to about the mid
die of the car. He lost something of his
mildness of expression when he was
thrown suddenly and forcibly against
a young woman, knocking off her hat,
but he said nothing. Next big man
made a parabolic swing, landed, and
nearly knocked him through the win
dow. Then the face of the little man
grew very red. He pushed his way to
the front door and shaking his finger
in the motorman's surly visage,
threatened to throw him off the car and
run the thing himself The motorman
"sassed'' back, but the excited little
passenger talked fast and dared him
to do it again. Then he shut the door
and waited; and every one held his
breath when the bell rang.
But the fight did not come off. The
car started as gently as molasses, and
never once from Prince street, where
that one little man stood on his rights.
up to Fiftieth street did the car start
in any but the smoothest way.
That motorman was not so green.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
Found in the River.

Norristown, Pa, March l0.-The body
of Mrs. Kate Sherman, OF Port Kennedy,
who attempted to murder her husband
on January IS, and who subsequently
disappeared, was found Wednesday in
the Schuyll1ill river opposite this city
Mrs. Sherman shot her husband twice
and then attempted to brain him with
Ratchet, but he escaped, the woman
chasing him for nearly a mile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17

1t is impossible for the system
to withstand the demands made
upon it just at this season, with
out the assistance of a good puri
flying and strengthening tonic.
The changes which Nature DEGREES
shall take place each spring are
so severe that a breakdown is
almost sure to come. 1t is wise
that all possible assistance be
given during this period, as upon
this purifying process depends the
health for the entire summer.
Everybody just now should take a
thorough course of Swifs's Specific
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
The Georgia Editor.r Iaea.

A Georgia editor makes this bid for
public favor: Get frst-class newspa-
per while you are about ii. Orr contem-
porary, over the way. keeps this notice
at the head Of his Journals: Entered at
the post-office as second-class matter
You don't want that kind Of a news
paper. do YOU o.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
A Chinese Dante.

At q recent lecture delivered in Ger
many missionary named Eichler read
extracts from a Chinese book of the
eleventh century. which presents some
striking points Of resemblance TO
Dante's Inferno
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
SIS. f Tne Blood

which thoroughly cleanses the
blood of all the accumulated inn
purities, tones up and strengthens
the entire system, and aids Nature
in renovating and renewing the
body SO as to render it healthy and
strong. Those who purify their
blood with S. S. S. at this season
are we'll fortified against the many
forms of disease so prevalent dur
ing the dreaded heated term, for
it has been demonstrated that the
system that is thoroughly purified
in the spring is we'll prepared to
resist disease all summer.
No other remedy on the market
is equal to Swift's Specific as a
spring medicine, because it is the
only purely vegetable blood rem
edy and is guaranteed absolutely
free from potash, mercury and all
other minerals. It cleanses, puri-
fies, builds up and strengthens.
Insist on S. S. S., for there is moth
ing half as good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
nig DeaIs in CnttIe.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 11.-During
the Gait emen's convention just closed,
many large deals have been made and
prominent cattlemen make the estimate
that not less than 10000 head of stock
have changed hands, the value of which
is at least So, OO0, 600.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
ReadN to Right.

New York, March 1.-THE Herald
says: George Uhler, president If the
Marine Engineers Benevolent Associa-
ton of the United States, has gone from
this city to Washington tc offer Pfesi-
dent Mckinley the services of 81, 900 ma
rine engineers in the event of war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17

Millersville, Pa, March 1O.-Roy Geh-
rig shot and fatally wounded Win B.
Davis and then killed himself. The
boys were pupils at business college
in Philadelphia, and jealousy over
girl that they came here to visit was
the cause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17

Have you any reason for suspecting
the good faith of my representation? %
asked the lightning rod agent.
Not at ALL" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. 81 spose yer fust obligations is
toward the man you're workin' fur and
I'm willin' to give you full credit fur
standin' right by him in this transac-
ton. Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
Eject of Environment.

Zone of the tallest men l ever knew
was Rhode-Islander. He measured
nearly seven feet in height
perhaps he had to grow that way.
There was no room for him to spread
out. Chicago Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
WonderfuI Document.

Widow-Well, Mr.. Brief, have you
read the will?
Brief-Yes, but 1 can't make any
thing out of it.
Heirs-Let's have it patented. A will
that lawyer can't make anything out
of is a Observation-Disclosures.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
Ice Moving out.

Clinton, La, March 12.-Tne ice is
moving out of the Mississippi here ten
days earlier than in the past two years,
and earlier thar any previous record at
this point.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17
IN REVIEW.

l. What W the sin in the life Of He rod
and Herodias for which John reproved
them? 2 How did Herod attempted quiet
this voice Of conscience? :. Why was nor
John beheaded Immediately he was appre
hended? 4. What gave Herodias the oil.
portunIty Of accomplishing what Herad
was too cowardly TO do Of his own wish?
s. WHAT was her scheme and how did she
carry It out? g. What was the probable part
strong drink played at this tragic banquet?
Z. Did the beheading Of John the Baptist
quiet the voice Of conscience? g. W-ha was
the ultimate fate Of Herod and Herodias?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-17

limited runs daily Express and Accommodaton SUNDAY
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

The convention convened at 2 D. m. and was called to order by c. N. Triplett, chairman of the Demo cratic County Central Committee.
 Nominations being declared in order for temporary chairman, Mir. w. F. Coleman nominated Mr. w.. B. Alexander.
 Hon. s. M. Taylor placed in nomination Mr. J. w. Adams.
 The roll being called MT Alex ander received 36s votes and Mr Adams 39 votes.
 On motion of Mir. ". B, Alexan. der the election of Mr. Adams was made unanimous.
 Messrs. A. B. Grace and ". H. Langford were elected secretary and assistant secretary respect lively.
 Upon motion the chair appointed a committee on credentials as follows: W. z. Tankersley, chair man, W. G. Street., J. H. Shelby, F. 0. MeGehee, J. L. Cason, o. 0. Blackwell and A F. MeNeil.
 Convention then took a recess until i o'clock D. m.
 At o'clock p. m. the convention was called to order and rules adop- ted for receiving the report of the committee on credentials.
 At 5:30 the committee on ere dentials reported, fling majority and minority report. The majority report favored the seating of the contesting delegates from the First and Third Wards. The minority report, submitted by Mr. ". c. Street., opposed the seating of the oontesting delegations.
 The reports were debated by Messrs. Tankersley, Street, Taylor, Foster and Hemingway.
 A division being called for, the
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18
Notice for Publl cation-s447.

LAND OFFICE AT LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
 April 30. 1898.
 Notice is hereby given that the sfollowino- named settler has filed notice of her inte3- Clon to make final proof in support of her slalm and that said proof will be made be- lore county clerk of Jefferson County at Fine Bluff, Ark, on June H. 1898, viz: Queeney Patterson, widow of Jefferson Pat terson, deceased, H. E. No, 1S969, for the east halt northeast quarter, northwest quarter hortheast quarter and northeast quarter horthWest quarter. section 24 township south, range II west. She names the following witnesses to provA ms contlnuous residence upon aad cultivation of said land, viz:
 , Harrison Halliburton, John Hodo Colburt Shelby, Boh. Williams, all of Double weIIs Ark. WILLIAM q WHGppr 0'A9' o "eu' DIV Register.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18
TERRIBLE SLAUHTER
Administu. ed to spanlards Off
 CienfuegOs.

KEY WEST, May 14-Of the town of Cienfnegos the cruisers Marblehead, Nashville and Windom fought a desperate battle Wednes- day, against fearful odds, but they came off victorious and now the southern Cuban seaport is writhing in ruin, and the dead and dying fill the streets. The nilsson of the cruisers off Cienfuegos was to cut the cable. and as they drew close to shore were fired upon. The Win, dom replied and after five minutes firing the Qualifications were a mass of ruins. In the meantime the Nashville and Marblehead had launched boats and had succeeded in cutting the cable. Before the small boats were able to return to the cruisers, however, the masked batteries opened fire. The boats were riddled and occupants were soon struggling in the water. Other boats were sent to the rescue and then terrible vengeance was meted out to the Spaniards. The Nashville and Marblehead belehed forth rain of shot and shell. Every shot went true and earthworks, guns and Spaniards were seen flying conyulsively in the air as each burst
 After the battle was over it was found that two Americans were killed Captain Maynard and Lieutenant Winslow of the Nash vile were slightly wounded. Six gunners were also hurt, but not fatally. The Spanish joss is four hundred. The dead and wounded Americans were brought to this port this morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18

The Democratic Convention of Jefferson county met at the opera house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the election of delegates to the State Convention, the cleo. tion of a Democratic County Cen tral Committee, the recommendation of two Election Com missioners, and for other purposes.
 Mr. J. ". Adams was elected chairman and Mr. A. B. Grace secretary and Mr. W. H. Langford assistant secretary. A Democratic Central Committee was elected for the next two years. Messrs. John f. Rutherford and T. M. Phillips were recommended for election commissioners, and delegates to State Convention were elected as follows: T. M. Phillips, J, w. Scott, W. f. Coleman, W. B. Alex ander, N. T. Roberts, s. M. Taylor, J. D. Culpepper and c. L. Black well.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18

report relative to the First Ward was first voted upon.
 The roll being called the majority report was adopted by the vote of fl ayes to IT nays, and the contest ing or Gould delegation was seated.
 The vote recurring upon the ma jority report in favor of seating the contesting delegation from the Third ward, the majority report was adopted by the vote of 35 ayes to 22 nays.
 Upon motion of Hon. s, M. Fay Tor, the temporary organization was then made permanent.
 Upon motion of Gen. H. K. White, Messrs. John F. Rutherford and T. M. Philips Were recon. mended for appointment as County Election Commissioners.
 Upon motion of MT. W. B. Alex ander, the roll was called and dele gates from each township reported a member of the Democratic County Central Committee for the next two years. The committee was report ed and elected as follows:
 Barraque, J. M. Henry; BogY, c. w. Wesner; Bolivar, Jssee R. Core; Dudley Lake, Lee Quattle- baum; Dunnington, G. E. Lytle; Jefferson, J. D. Bush; Melton, B. r. Hooker; Niven, John Shelby; Old River, J. w. Jones; Pastoria, E. M Brown; Riehland, W. c. Roundtree; Roberts, c. M. Acklen; Spring, J D Phillips; Talladega, F o McGehee: Vaugine, Henry Kolkbreuer; Vic torla, c W Davis; Yillemont, J D Darrah; Washington, H Pilking- ton; Whiteville, c L Blackwell; Plum Bayou township, I M Phillips; First ward, W J Galbraith: Second ward, J W Crawford; Third ward, J F Rutherford; Fourth ward, R L Rutherford
 During the consideration of the appointment of Central Committee men, the chair ruled that the con- vention could not go beyond the re- turn of the township, and in tte event of contest, the election of said committeeman should go before the County Central Committee.
 An appeal was taken from the de- cision of the chair and upon the ques tion being put to the conyen- tion Shall the decision of the chair sta nd as the judgment of the house?" the motion was lost by the vote of r ayes to 1T nays. The convention thereup OF proceeded to elect com en from several of the town ships not represented in the con- yeution on account of high water and also in the Fourth ward, ob lection being made to the nomina- tion of Mir. Ben Robinson, the con- vention eleeting Mr. R. L. Ruther- ford, from the same ward, to that position.
 Upon motion, the Central Con- were then elected as a whole,
 Delegates were thea selected to the State convention as follows:
 T Nj Phillips, J W Scott, " F Coleman, W B Alexander, N IT s M Taylor, J D Culpepper md G. L. Blackwell
 Alternates: I ] Wick, D c Bell.
 Upon motion the convention then .ook a recess until June 1, at ? )'cIQek ?, m.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18
A CABLE CUT
Which Renders BlaneO Prac-
 tieally Helpless.

KEY WEST, May 14,-The cut ting of the cable at Cienfuegos is considered by naval experts to be one of the greatest accomplishments of the war, outside of Manila, as its renders BIanco practically helpless. He is virtually shut out from the world now.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18
Dewey In Control.

MADRID, May IA dispatch received here today says that the arsenal at Manila has surrendered and that Cayite has been evacuated. It is now admitted that the Spanish loss in the Manila fight was three hundred killed and six hundred wounded.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-05-18
ID RELIEVE BLANCO,
Is Believed to be the Object of the Spanish
 Fleet in the Carribean Sea,
scripps-McRae League Telegram.

WASHINGTON, May I6. It is believed the Navy De- partmen that the Spanish fleet the Caribbean eneav avoid combat until accomphes which is to convey relief Bnco The supposed plan bockad ing away from Cengos then supplies and troops likely therefore that Schey fleet may hurry the support of the Cenfugos blockade and defeat this scheme secure battle with the Spanish fleet.
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A Telephone Wire That Talks as Well
 as Transmits.
Turning on the Search Light of Truth in the
 Dark Places

Wells present Pine Bluff Tel phOe Compny office Sunday afternoon 50 o'clock May l898 H Mccoy Sheriff county call through the phone Tom Enby Ahemer the George responded Mccoy substance, this If Brewster gets majority here If you ote You what this But If don't them them go Pastora places may votes, if short.9 (Sgned)
 ARTHUR WELLS Sworn subscribed day of May 1898
 M DANAHER, Notary Public. My Commission expires October g. 1901