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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

A "conjuress" in India says she can
change from woman to man and back
again atswill
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syruR,fo for children
tion alleys main. cures wind collie. 2oc. bottle
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

Among the many mysteries OF bird mi
graf tion is the fact that oversee Journeys
Are generally conducted in the darkness
and Invariably against head wind.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

We do not read of THE resolutions OF inc
anostles." but "The Acts of the Apostles
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

Why pray for the merchent when you max
no effort to pay him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

For whooping Cough. Piso's Cure isI is a sue Ts
Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. IA, 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

To euro Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic toc OF So0'
n o. C. C. fail 20 cure, druggisSs reIuno 'non0''
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

Tho man who does his own thinking be.
comes focus for all the reflectors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

No slave Is so sadly bound as the one Whe
thinks he is free to serve his own lusts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15
The Cheerful Idot.

Nobody found out what he had in
mind, but the Cheerful Idiot asked the
landlady:
"Have you heard about the advance
in tin?"
"No," said the landly, call I am up
onfsIthe tinin advance. Indianapolis
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15
How,R This?

We can do absolutely nothing with evil ex
ccpt to overcome it with good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

No-To-Bao for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weah
men strong, blood pure. QUO, 81. AN 0ruBgistS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15
No Enco urase,non, for the Boy.

Fired with zeal to emulate great
and good man, Alfred cut down the
cherry tree with his little lhatchet.
Then he went into the house and
informed his stern parent that he
could not tell lie.
sDo you think I shall be father of
my country?" Alfred now asked anx-
iously.
"There is no certainty about it, my
son, replied the old man with stream
ing eyes. 'Times have changed in
$50 years. The boy who cannot tell a
lie is assured of nothing except that
he can't very we'll be painless dem
&st. :"
Thus we see that opportunity is q
large element in success.-Detroit
Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation ioFeVes'
i0o, ,25c. &c. O. G. iail, druggists reiuna moaes'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

The alpine air in Switzerland is free
from microbes at oil elevation of 2000
feet
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AL
Drugg lists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 2oc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15
Reantz 1a Blood Deep.

Beauty Is Blood Deep.
Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy, liver and driving all I'm. m
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, loc, 25c, 5Oc.
We +orch +ho baor+o Of o+bars when
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15
Our Policy of Territorial Expansion.

Our Policy of Territorial Expansion.
Extreme anneSationists are advocating the
addition OF Canada to this country, and think
1t can be accomplished in peaceful manner
without exciting quarrel with England.
Such grave questions call for the wisest states
manship, Just as dyspepsia, constipation, liver
and kidney diseases and malaria call for n
thoroughly reliable remedy like Hostetters
Stomach Ritters No experimenting should
be done with untried medicines when an old
established preparation is TO be had.
II man sits on bent pin he is apt to rise
suddenly and speak briefly and pointedly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15

We can touch the hearts Of others when
our hearts have been touched by Christ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-03-15
SaedabosdzM
A Klondike in Ireland.
sklAZlagsl lSs:JJsE5T7Sn

Hoods Pulls cure liver Ills; non irritating and the
only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparilla
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

The original brougham, which was built
In 1888 under the personal supervision of
Lord Chancellor Brougham, Is now to bo
seen in the machine and inventions divi-
sion of the South Kensington museum.
This small closed one horse carriage re-
placed the ponderous coach, but it has
some relics Of bygone days. II has the
projecting case for holding swords which
could thus be accessible to the inside oc-
cupant. "reminiscences Of the days Of
highwaymen. 1t has also the inch thick
guard board in the rear, reminding one
Of the days when defective police con-
troll and other causes rendered polling by
the succeeding carriage a serious and inn
minent danger"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

The Damon Social club will dance
at XXth Century hall Wednesday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Achille Philion will
leave Thursday for New York from
whence they will sail on January
on the steamer "Kaiser Wilhelm De
Crosse" for Europe. They will visit
England, Germany, Italy and
France.
Christening Party.
At the parents home, 12l North
Forge St., services christening the
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Fl. De la Court, were conducted at 2
pm. by Rev. T. E, Monroe. Virginia
Louise was the name given. Mrs.
Virginia Wales of Cleveland was
god-mother and the child's grand
mother, Mrs. l.. b. De la Court Of
Hamilton, participated in the exer-
cises. Following the christening
services, the event was celebrated
pleasantly. Fifty persons, relatives
and friends Of the parents, were
present. Dinner was served at 8.
The guests all remained until late In
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. De Ia Court Of
Hamilton are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. H. DE la Court, 12l North
Forge st.
Mrs. David Campbell and son,
Willie, OF Shreve, are visiting with
the family of her brother, VIM. A.
Orr for q week.
Silver Wedding.
Christmas day was the 25th ami
versary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs, b. Frank Showalter, Of TAG
Sumner st., and the event was
pleasantly celebrated by a large
number of their friends, who gather
ed at the Showalter home and spent
the day. They brought with them
many gifts, among the number being
a fine silver tea set. An elaborate
dinner was served. Among the out
of-town guests We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
Gordon, of Nova; Mr.. and Mrs. d..
w. McIlvain and family, Edgar
Ewing and Miss LaVerne McIlvain,
OF Creston; F. A. Houghton, Mrs.
Florence Burns and family, Charles
Means and Miss Louisa Burns, of
Sterling.
Guillet-zellor.
Officer Robert Outlet and bride re-
turned home Monday night from a
wedding tour through New York
state. Mr.. Outlet and Mrs. Julia L, ;
zeller, also Of Akron, were united In
marriage Thursday evening at Buff
falo. They will reside at 1903 North
Union st.
George Watt Of Steubenville, Is In
the city buying stock of good Is of
j. j. Braasemle.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
DEATHS.

SHEEHy-David Sheehy, aged 20
years, died at Mlngo Junction, Ohio,
Sunday, of heart disease. The re-.
mains were brought to the home of
his brother-in-law, Edward Dwyer,
1870 Balch st. Funeral was held
Tuesday morning at st. Vincent de
Paul's church.
NEUBERGER - Leo r., the five
year old sou of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Neuberger, died Saturday afternoon
Of membraneous Group. Funeral SER
vices were held Sunday afternoon.
Interment in st. Vincent de Paul's
cemetery.
ScHNABEL-Hugo Schnabel aged
AZ years, 8 months and lS DAYS, died
at the home Of his mother, Mrs.
Henrietta Schnabel, ll3 Brown st.
Sunday of heart disease. Funeral
will be held Thursday. Interment
in Glendale.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
BOGUS
Detective Failed to Bluff
His Man.
Pair Of Strangers.Tried to Work Akron
Business Men.

A couple of strange men entered
Berrodin's saloon, South Main ST.,
Saturday evening and acted in sus-
picious manner.
One said "I'm a detective and the
murderer of Mrs. Packard is In this
saloon" The other had a lady's
gold watch for sale. GAL" suspect
ed something was wrong, and sent
for policeman, but the strangers
"sneaked" before the officers ar
rived.
1t is thought these are the same
men who on Saturday attempted to
swindle business houses by solicit
ing funds for widows and orphans of
railway trainmen injured during the
past year. The fake was soon dis
covered and responses were light
d. P. Wheeler contributed 50 In cash
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Not a Surprise.

IT will not be surprise to any who
are at all familiar with the good
qualities Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, to know that people every
where take pleasure in relating their
experience In the use Of that splen-
did medicine and in telling of the
benefit they have received from 1t,
Of bad colds It has cured, of threat
ened attacks of pneumonia 1t has
averted and Of the children it has
saved from attacks of Group and
whooping cough. 1t Is a grand, good
medicine. For sale by all druggists.
p, Steinbachsr & Co., wholesale
agents,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
NOT VERY LIKELY
That This Is Going to Happen
Strange News From Dunkirk.

Dunkirk, N. Y, Dec. 26-(Spl.)-
Fenians are said to be organizing
here for an invasion of British terri
tory. A plan is on foot to raise 1885,
600 men from all quarters of the
country. At the present time 800
or more are to be mustered with the
Fenians here and a remaining 100
will be obtained with little difficulty.
1t is currently reported and credited
that the Fenians have two car loads
Of guns and ammunition concealed
near the city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
TRUSTEES
OF Buchtel College Met
tuesday Morning.
Cleveland Alumni Taking An Active
Interest In Matter.

sNtVIOot W WdtktTs
The trustees OF Buchtel college
held meeting at the home of Presi- :
dent Priest Tuesday afternoon. Def
mite arrangements will probably be
taken to rebuild the institution,
Those present were: Hon. Geo. w.
Grouse, president of the board j udge
N. ID. Tibbals, Judge U. l.. Marvin,
A. w. Maynes, w. II. Sawyer and
Rev. A. b. Church, of Akron; Rev.
Andrew Wilson, Ravenna, o.;
Eberly Smith, Manchester, o.:
Samuel Thompson, Brinkhaven, O. (;
A. A. Stearns, Cleveland; Rev. Carl
F. Henry, Cleyeland; Hon. George
l.. Case, Cleveland, and ]. A. Arbo-
gast, Chicago, Ill. Mr.. Herbert b.
Briggs, of Cleveland, was also pres
ent. Mr.. Briggs represented the
Buchtel Alumni of Cleveland, who
are taking an active interest in the
rebuilding of the college.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
lncrea ased Capital.

Columbus, Dec. 26.-(Spl.)-The
Star Drilling Machine Co. of Akron,
today increased its capital stock
from 100000 to 100000. The applI-
cation was made by d. b. Duff pres
ident, and Homer A. Hine secretary.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
why the Painter Hurried.

The Irishman was painting his barn,
and lie was hurrying his work with all
his strength and speed. says the Utica
Observer.
What are you in such hurry for,
Murphy asked u spectator.
"sure. want to get through before
me paint runs out" was the reply.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

"Women is deceivin," said the man.
whats the matter with your" asked
the friend.
~ was thinkin Of the number OF
times my wife has told me she never
would speak to me agaln."-Indianap-
oils journal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

At that time the property brought
$500.
Married Again.
Harvey Driesbach of NORTHAMPTON
was given divorce In Common
Pleas court, Friday. Saturday a
marriage license was issued to him.
His second wife will be Amanda
Higgins of Northampton.
Affidavit.
An affidavit has been filed by Carl
Carlson, alleging that David Carl
son Of Norton, is insane.
Marriage Licenses.
Arthur Mabley-Akron. %
Charlotte G. Cannon-Akron. 80, 20
Ira Schrop-Akron n,........... 81
Grace Snyder-Akron. :. :. ..... SO
Hugh n. Hadheld-Cleveland. 28
Maud Minns-Akron 28
John Johns-Manchester 81
Maggie Woods-Franklin. ....... 90
Ernest Howe, Akron .,.......... 20
Edna Obendorf, Boston. .1s
Allen Il. Richards, Barberton. 40
Louise Henry, Barberton ........, So
Edward ]. Watts, Akron. ..., .2s
Zelpha ]. Shoup, Akron ....... .ls
Harvey Driesbach, Northampton. 30
Amanda Higgins, Northampton. .8S
No More Trials,
There will be no mors trials this
term of court. The new term opens
JanuaryS.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
PARDON
For Mrs. Mary Garret Of Medina.
Convicted Of Murder.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 28.-Mrs. Mary Gar.
rett, one Of the most noted of women
prisoners In the Ohio penitentiary, was
pardoned Christmas day. She entered
the prison Oct. o. 1888, under sentence
of death, carrying babe in her arms,
having been convicted OF cremating hei
two imbecile stepchildren at Spencer,
Medina county. Governor Foraker com.
muted her sentence to life imprlson.
ment,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
BREAK
In Main Line Of Natural
Gas Company.
Consumers Unable to Keep Fires Going
viii Be Repaired.


Akron users of natural gas found
themselves without fuel Tuesday
morning. At Z o'clock the pressure
was low and soon thereafter the gas
was a minus quantity. The temper
ature was the lowest of the winter
and there were many 'kicks" during
the day.
A DEMOCRAT reporter called at
the Office Of the East Ohio Gas Co.
He was informed that there was a
break in the main line between Den
nison and New Philadelphia and
that IL would be repaired soon.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

If you think Of changing your heat
ing boiler call on oberlin; get prices
on the Cottage boiler for soft coal.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

wANTEp-A girl for general house work
Apply ~ Wo incust 81. 2l4-2l6
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
We have some beautiful lamps
with large shades at
$3.50 to Sc. .OO each.

we ildNt bOlle Dthutliui ldlllpb
with large shades at
$3.50 to 5000 each.
Do you want some good reading
matter cheap?DWe have some very
nice well bound books we are
closing out.
A few sterling silver novelties
are left. You can pick them out
at cost price now.
This cold weather makes you
think of blankets. We have a
good stock from
45c to Sc a pair.
Are you well clad in Underwear
to keep out the cold? A suit of
Heavy Fleeced Underwear is n
good preventative. We have a
splendid garment at 30c.
Children's Underwear, fleeced,
all sizes, from 8 years to is years,
25c a garment.
Ladies' Underwear, fleece lined,
splendid natural gray garment
at CSC.
Children's Fast Black Hosiery,
the kind that wears, 10c, 1216c, 15c
a pair.
Few mothers In Akron don't
know our famous 25c stocking. 1t
is the only stocking for boys.
Here is your chance now to get
q good warm jacket. Low prices
are marked on them. We waut to
close them out.
A sample line of Furs from a big
manufacturer will be here for a
few days longer. If you wish n
cOllarette or n fur tie cheap we
have them now.
French Flannels are the very
latest for shirt waists. We have
n good assortment In plain colors;
also polka dots, at lowest prices.
DEOu $l.00 Kid Glove still
holds Its own In the kid glove
business.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
OLD CASE

Continued From First Page,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26

At that time the property brough
$500.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-26
Gents Furnishing Goods

w. S. R0DENBAUGH
nZS1a South NaIrs st.
Between Thornton and voris SITS.
The sun., 1899-01-21
MINING NEWS,

During 1898 the Wolverine Copper Mining
Company produced ore Of the gross value OF
S541,l2O: not profit, SlY4 .4SO.
There ia an excellent showing OF copper in
both the No and the new No. 2 shaft OF the
Old Colony. Michigan the latter being full OF
bright copper.
sixteen copper, properties In the Lake Su-
perior region. which were hoated for about
$l2.uOO,O 600, are now selling at $27OOO.OOO in
the Boston market None OF them has yet
proven q revenue producer.
The Exploration Syndicate reports that the
Sirena mine 81 the GuanaJuato Consolidated
Mining and Milling Company has penetrated
on no ,2OO-foot level 100 feet OF ore in the
drift measured on the strike Of the vein. A
cross cut at the lW-foot station shows tho
ledge TO be 80 feet wide between walls, the en-
tire body averaging s23 per ton in gold and
silver.
The New York and Honduras Rosario Mining
c9mIpany mas mas, put in new reconcentratipg
river Escobales General conditions in the
mine continue favorable.
Operations on an extensive scale have started
on the Gold Blum. Sierra county, California
There are four tunnels in the mine, The low
est is 200 feet long and taps the shaft NJ a
depth of 800 feet. 3I5 feet below the Nuba
River
A 100-ton conccntrator is 10 be erected at
Rico, Dolores county. Col. to work the dumps
OF the Enterprise and adjoining mines. which
silver ore running SD to the ton.
Renewed interest is being taken in the placer
mines Of Montana. and plans involving large
expenditure are under consideration for
working properties in Madison county.
tions in Alaska writes TO New York house:
. DO not put too much faith in the talk OF
mother lodes Placer formations are most
In evidence, but this Is no country for tender
ieet. experienced miners can do well enough.
The sun., 1899-01-21
Live Stock Market.

NEw YORK. Friday. Jan. 2o-Receipts of beeves
were 2.4TI head including 80 cars for export alive,
50 for s!aughterers and % for the market; and,
counting the stale cattle there "a sale
Steers and bulls steady, with fairly good de-
mand; cows steady to 1oc. higher Tho yards were
cleared Medium to prime steers sold at S4.759
S6.46 2 100 ms, oxen and stags at S2.75S
S4.+5. bulls at $a75s$4.eo for good to extra,
cows at $29$3.75. Dressed beef in de-
mand and firm at Tk@ac. r n. for ordinary
TO choice native sides. Cables from Liverpool
and London quoted American steers firm at l20
i2Ac. = NJ dressed weight: live sheep at 11s12c.
esfc. = n. Exports to-day, none: tomorrow. $50
beeves, 80 sheep and 3.1g4 quarters of beef.
Receipts OF calves were 1O7 head. all for the
ket. Firm and all wanted at good prices. Common
TO prime veals Gold at s5GSS.2b p 100 ms: half
carload OF Southern calves at S8.41. City dressed
yeals firm at gSl2c. n
Receipts OF sheep and lambs were 5.41T head. in
Guiding 81 cars for butchers. Sheep steady; lambs
on an overHupply 691Oc. lower. closing weak.
Seven 90 sell at late hour. Fair TO prime
sheep sold at e<sS+.5o y 100 MS; good TO choice
n; dressed lambs, 71f3oc.
Receipts OF hogs were s.ea7 head. including a
deckload for sale. Quoted steady at $3.TO0s4 q
100 ns. for ordinary TO prime hogs.
The sun., 1899-01-21

but greenhorns will save themselves much
trouble and, suffering by giving the country a
wide berth"
wells-Fargo's report of the gold. silver, cop
per and lead produced last year In the states
and Territories west Of the Missouri. including
British Columbia and Northwest Territory.
was; gold, STS.I01 .2O2: silver, $3N,Ol8,566;
copper. sac, 2O0,04S; lead. Sl3.344,25l: total.
Sl77O22.GB
Last month the cyanide mill at Andrews.
New Mexico. produced $4,000 from ore OF the
Trippe mine. Development is being pushed
on the FL Oro. and as soon as the prospect war
rants the expense q smelter will be erected.
Assessnent work Just completed on seVera!
the Spenazuma Mining Company, Black Rock
district, Arizona. shows ore OF AN average value
Of S2U per ton. The ore in the large tunnels
in copper.
The sun., 1899-01-21

Tho feature in cotton to-day was q squeeze OF the
January shorts and that option mp 10 points
The general list declined at first owing TO decline
IN Liverpool selling here for Liverpool account aud
NJ the South was generally favorable and the move
ment for the week somewhat larger than had
been expected the quantity brought into sight being
about 1000 bales larger than last week. But the
decline there was good demand for local, New
Orleans and outside account and prices recovered
the loss and advanced slightly. Shorts covered and
the activity and strength OF the stock market
assisted the rally. Furthermore, although the
quantity brought into sight larger than
last week IL 20 900 bales smaller than for
country were trm and in some instances higher, and
the sentiment was bullish. Dallas. Tex. Jan. 10.
still freezing" Florence, Ala, Jan. Ia" Weather
clear; picking will be resumed to-day. after
three weeks suspension" New Orleans, Jan.
Ia Unfavorable roads the light move
cred in four days account OF bad roads.
Hardly look for increased receipts for week
ten days owing to the recent bad weather" Pine
bluh. Ark, jan 1p.-"Forty p cent. OF the crop
mains in some fields in this district" Helena Ark.
Jan. l6-" Cannot see how the market can decline
very much. with weather conditions they are now
Practically nothing at the gins" Augusta Ga, Jan
lI-"Our receipts are extremely light, and while
this may be due to recent bad weather we are
strongly OF tho opinion that II is largely due to
provement even after weather changes"
CoFfEE-Rio on the spot was steady at 6osc for No.
z. Sales of 500 bags No at 7Isc. and 200 Central
American. Futures closed steady, with prices
changed to points higher Sales. II. $50 bags.
HAvre advanced ". Hamburg unchanged.
was steady at unchanged prices; receipts. 1000:
stock. 2e<. 900; exchange, 3sd,. decline OF Lied.
Santos declined 100 reis: receipts. 70. 600 stock,
$4,000. The future trading here was ~ follows
The sun., 1899-01-21

Coffee was hrmer owing to somewhat smaller re-
cepts. rise Mt Havre. continued large warehouse
deliveries and local buying. while at the time
there was very little disposition to sell
NAVAL S1oREs-Spirits. 43hS44c. Rosin, 81. .35 for
common to good strained.
PRovIsToSs-Lard was firm prime Western, st. 90;
city. Sc. 3o continen tai refined So. Pork steady
at Se6o9S1o.26 for mess. Meats were steady;
picked hams. &C.. do. shoulders. 4c do bellies 5b
s5Hc. Tallow. 4S4Hc. Dressed hogs. 5Iss5I4c. But
ter-Creamcry. Western, extras lss &C.; do firsts
11h916c.: State. finest, ISS1Slec.; do. rsts, ~
17hc. Cheese-stAte. full cream. large, colored or
white fancy lohc.: do. choice. DSl9 1oc.: do small
fancy ll911Ac. ERRs-State and Pennsylvania
average best l9O1sl1c.; Western, fresh gather
hrsts. 1sc Chicago. Jan. 10" Provisions were
quiet but hrm. There some foreign demand for
lard and the shipments OF products were liberal.
The cash trade was light
SUoAR-RAw was dull and easy at 4I4c. for U65 test
and SAc. for 800 test Refined was quiet and steady.
European cables were unchanged
CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-These were to-day's prices:
The sun., 1899-01-21
Massachusetts Mutual Life Report.

The report on the Massachusetts Mutual Life
Insurance Company for 1898. made by State
Insurance Commissioner Cutting. shows an in
crease in outstanding insurance OF S6632 S23
for the year. making the total amount OF the
policies in force Sis. 1915. .4S3 The payments
TO policyholders and beneticiaries during the
increase in premiums for the year was $685.
776. The company has outstanding mortgage
loans aggregating eight and n quarter million
amounts to only s $50. which is considered a
remarkable showing.