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The  Record and Guide.





1S05





The commissioners appointed to assess the damages for private prop-
perty taken for new parks and parkwavs in the Twenty-third and Tnenty-
fourth wards, wilt meet at the oflice of the Aqueduct Appraisal Ccmmls-
slon. Room 303, iu the Mutual Life Insurance Company's building at No.
32 Nassau street, on December 3l), at 1 p. m.





The consolidation of the Coffee with the Importers' and Grocers'
Exchange is a step in the rigbt direction. There are more excbarges
to-day than there is busiaess for them to do, and there are altogether too
many brokers. Ib is safe to predict that the ranks cf the latter will be
iieriously thinned during the coming year.





Dr. Otto Fullgraff, of Irving place, has succeeded in adapting electric¬
ity to the wants of Che laryngoscope. Toe improvement consists ot an
electric light, with a tiny glass globe and carbon loop fitted on a handle
tbe exact counterpart of a street lamppost in miniature. The illumina¬
tion produced by the electric light in question enables bim in ail laryngeal
and nasal diseases to perfectly view the part or parts affected, aud by
an application of msiicated spray afford early, if not instant relief.
Dr. Fullgraff was not only one of the first in New York to u^e the
laryngoscope, but improved it vastly. The insufficiency of ordinary gas
light led bim to construct an oiycalcium laryngo-vaginoscope to which
he will now, no doubt, apply electricity. Dr, Fullgraff has treated for
laryngeal disorders almost every celebrated operatic singer who has
appaared in tbis country during the last quarter of a century, and was
the founder aud for twenty  years tbe  director of the old Bond Street

Dispensary.

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Carefully conducted experiments have demonstrated the fact tbat
se'soned wood, well saturated wiih oil when put together, will not
shrink in the dryest weather. Wheels have been known to run for many
years, even to wearing out tbe tires. Very many dollars might be
saved annually if tbis practice were adopted. Boiled linseed oii is the
best for general use, altboueh it is now known that crude petroleum, on
even old wheels, is of great benefit.—£'a:c A colore.





Another illustratiou of the rnpidity with which lawyers and judges dis¬
patch business is pres-ented iu tbe history of tbe suir, of Benkhard & But¬
ton vs Aug. Schell, collector ot customs, in tte United States Circuit
Court, New York city. The case was begun in 1859. The first trial was
in that year. The jury disagreed. It was tried again f lurteen years
afterward, and the jury disagreed tbe second time.    After the lapse of six





years it was tried a third time; verdict for plaintiff. Then it was put to
sleep in a way known only among the mystics of the legal profession till
another case involving similar issues was tried. On the 16tb i.t Decem¬
ber, ISSl, tbe judgment was affirmed, and tbe litigation finally ended. All
this happ''ned witbiu twenty-sis years! The original parties to it are alt
dead. (jAlyonaof tbe lawyers who started in with it survives. Moral:
If anybody engages in a controversy that is to be submitted to the courts
for settlement be had better begin early ia life if he hopes to see the end
of it.—Exchange.

A recent German invention composed of pulverized iron and linseed var¬
nish is intended for covering damp walls, outer walls, and, in short, any place
or veasel exposed to the action of tbe open air and to tbe we ther. Should
the article to be piinted be exposed to frequent charges of temperature,
linseed oil varnish and amber vavoish are mixed with the paint intended
for the first two coats, wiihout tbe addition of any artlGcial drying
medium. The first coat is applied rather thin, tbe second a little thicker,
and the last in ratber a Huid state. The paint is tqually adapted as
weather-proof coating for wood, stone and iron; nor is it necessary to pre¬
viously free the latter from rust, grease, etc., a superfi iaI cleaning being
pufBcient. This paint will prove a valuable auxiliary to manufacturers.—
Exchange.

Work has been closed ud'>q the lower levels of the Comstock mines, and
all tbe machinery is to ba removed. There is occupation for years in the
low-grade ores of the upper levels, but the great fissure, in many respects
the most remarkable mine in the world, can bold no more "bonanzas."
and "prospecting," which has caused an expenditure of $12i>,000 per
month, all raised from the stockholders, is at an end. The Comstocks
have yielded such enormous sums of money tbat unity of action and avoid¬
ance of litigation would have made all their shareholders millionaires.
As It is, five or six men have made large fortunes and thousands have losfi
their little oiL—The Hour.





An exchange says large articles of brass and copper which hive be¬
come very much soiled may be cleaned by a mixture ot rottenstona
(or any (harp polishing powder) with a strong solution of oxalic acid.
After being thoroughly cleaned the metal should be wiped off with a
cloth molsieued with soda or potash, and a very light coaling of oil
should be applied to prevent Ibe further corroding action of tbe aold.
A more powerful cleaning agent, because more orrosive, is finely uow-
dered bichromate of potash mixed wilh twice its bulk of strong sulphuric
ai'id, diluted (after standing au bourorso> wiih an equal bulk of water.
This will instantly cioan the dirtiest brass, but great cara must be taken
in handling the liquid, as it is very corrosive. Brasi which has been
lacquered tbould never be cleaned witb iiolisbing powders or corrosive
chsmicats. Wiping with a soft clnth is sufficient, and in some cases
washing with weak soap and water may be admissible. Dry tbe artices
thoroughly, taking care not to scratch them, and it after this they thow
much signs of wear or corrosion send tbem tolhslacquerertobere finished.





ULILUUG fllA'tKKUL SIAUKET.

BRICKS.—About the only noticeable feature on lhe
marktt for Common Bards during the week has been
the extreme dull tone and general absence of change.
Light trading might nf ooursp be inoked for under
the iriflcience of the holiday feeling, but considering
lh« condiiion of the weather, the cheek to navigation
and the consequent, reduced offeriogi it is a liitle sur¬
prising that cafg'j ratfs did rot make a pi5sitive ad¬
vance. They have s ifEened somewliatlo be surp, and
outside figures are mora fraquenlly heard of. but
Tctaen a higher ranee waa talked buyers decliae'l Co
cr>ntiuue negotiations. This is attrihuted in part to
Ibe light and unccrtttia consumption at [>resi>ntFaliing
place and in pirt to full supplies in tbe hands of a
great many who would under ordinary circumstances
be considered buyers. It is general! p understood that
the Long Island manufactnrTs are ina pnsMon to
ship and wdl do so as soun as there is any neaiand for
(h^ s'ocb, and receivers say tlify do not imagine tbe
Btipi'ly will come in very heavily. They also flnJ
some comiorlia the fact that "Up River" polnti are
about oil shut. tJail sbipmenis have ceased from
Havt-rslraw Uay. and Jersey is to a certain evtetit
blocited o^tt, and Ihese features are not iikely lo
cba'ge except under very mild weather. There is
one portion of the market .'I least shuwing greater
flrtncess and th&t Is on deliveries made frnm yard,
lhe heavy condiiion of the streets adding lo the diffl'
cuities and expense of placing grods in the hands of
custnmers. and dealers naturally nnd generally in¬
sisting upon somewuat incr^a'ied rales.

LUMBER.—The week, has been a broken one and
thedesireoEall hands appearslo have been in 'avi r
of doing as little busiaess as circumstances would ad¬
mit. Buyers do not cure to increase their iadebted.
ness or even make any additions to casb expenditures
andee lers having becfimeao accustomed to a dnll mar¬
ket would now prefer tosland it a week nr two longer
In order to have mo'e favorable opportunity ror
Etraightening out affairs agii"st the passage from
one year inio another. The holding in the meantime
iaupon a comparatively steady basis as stocks here
are fairly controlled and there is no probability thst
mucli compeiition between s-llers will take place on
amarket lacking elem n's to resist any direct pres¬
sure. Advices iit hand are still more or less uncertain
reppectiDg tbe probable resmt of work in lhe woods
lhl^* wint- r. but there U b. great f'eal of testimony to
IndiuaCe that a at''ongefforE will be maintained tu
keep the Ing-cut withio nmrow houncls.

Eastcn Spruce stions a certain degree of firmness
on the geni-ral tone of the market owing to the proti-
ftbility ot continued small offerings. Kandoms can
hardly tl" expected and the niannfacturers to whom
epfciul bills could be offered are an few thai they have
very fE'rengagemeiits against ibe capacily o'f Iheir
saws, and buyt-rb in consequence lalior under more or
1-SS disadvaniag« Values, tberefi.re. are very will
maintained and ibe celling side of the market lose-; no
gr'uod though Ibere is no speciHl effort made to se¬
cure an advance. Probably ti3.5i'@15.0() per M is
about 8^ fair as can be quoted on randoms, and on
Specials the range will go up loSlTp^r M,

While fine picsenta much the usual slow features
Here and there an operator ma.y be found u lio re¬
fuses to admit any more than seasonable dullnes.s and
predicts (!on^iderfihle life as the new year gradualiy
cpins, but in general the market Is not saii.-fHctory,
and it 1? only on the best of stock tbat a tliou Ing of
steadiness can be made. Supplies are holding out
very Hell, and in case of i-hrhiliage dealers "Ikow
where tbey can gel mire." The export irai e lias
been very good tbb munlh. and dealern v, ho cater to
lhe foreign outlet appear lo be in tlie b«st liuuior
"We quote at SIti®lT (Or West India hbl)>pli g bbards;
{]S(Stt7 for Suuiii  Anierlcen   do.;  $13i^l4   for box

oarda, and $16®1S for extra do.
Y.;llow Fine is btill open lo a great deal of Improve¬





ment, Corjtinuou'i efforts are making on the part of
many of tbe trade to work the market arouna into
a healthier form, and tbey speak more or lesi hope-
full v of ultimate success, biitasyeiaereatdealof the
old drag remains and tht^ ^^eiling intoreat finds no spe¬
cial reason to rejoice. Locally occasional good show¬
ings have been made dutiogthepast month on l!4 loch
fl'»oring boards, but not eoough to invite any materi¬
ally increased suppliea. C^>ntracts flnd plenty of bid¬
ders aod on Hn easy basis, thoush no lower. 'Withi'i
a few weeks arrivals bave been pretty full.
and we are Informed that a number of them
were simply pushed forward for a market and
have gone into basin to await sale. We quote
as follows ; Randoms, 8ir@I9.B0 per M ; Spe¬
cials, 8i9.50©ai do.; Green Flooring Boards, Z2'&2ii;
Dry. do., do.. Sa-JiaaS; Siding, iao^-iUdo.: Cargoes f. o.
b at Allantic ports, S18@15 for rough, and $ld(ft20 for
drefised Cargoes f.o. b. at Gulf ports, $li@14 for
rough, and ga'fii^l for dressed.

Hardwoods are all ri^ht if quality is high and uni¬
form. It Is. however, useless to attempt forcing
trade on anything faulty, as buyers insist upon mak¬
ing the bnsine.'-s themselves, and even at modified
cost will not lay up stock against future wants The
export movement of walnut has been smaller for a
week or two. bjt a number of small lots of oak, pop¬
lar and ash h 've gone forward. We quote
ai wholesale rates bv car load a-i follows: . Wal¬
nut. $ti5@i00 per M.; ash, ?.^:i@40do.: oak, 330®Mdo,:
maple. 8iJ0@3J..W do ; chestnut, 835®i30 do.; cherry,
J)0@80do.: whitewood, $-i7(^3bao.. do.; elm, $WiSiiS;
hickory. $45©aO do.

LiTH.—No change has taken place in the general
features of the market. We find some of the leading
dealers with abetter supp'y in hand than they have
been credited with, bnt ihere appears to be enough
who want stock to afford an outlet for the continued
mod> rate arrivals and few if any objections are made
lo about former cost. Receivers claim very limited
amounts ou tbe wav and predict small offerings for a
considerable time, and if they are not misinformed
the general prospects for the mai ket are very good,

LTME^.—Not much stock came in and all the arrivals
were wanted, so that cargoes found quick sale. This
vras an ample support to values and the general line
of cost remains wiihout cbange.





UKNEKAL LrmBEK  NUTKK.

STATE.
jlLbany markkt.

The Argtu reports tor week endiog December 'iH,
as lollows:

The extremely coll weather haa restricted trade
during Ibe week. A few car loads have been shipped
to lhe East, and sales will probably be small fur the
winter montbs. as generally a pretty full slock haa
been put in by tbe retail yards South and Ea,st.
Khould they want replenishing, the large and well as¬
sorted atock Id the distiictwill enable tbe dealers to
accommodate thera.

THE VFEST,

LUUBERMAH  AND  MilNCFACniBER, I

IMiNNEAPOLia. Mink. |
The extreme cold weaiher of Ibe week lias almost
snapended sblments and orders for lumber in the
^o^lbv^efit. W itb meicury SO degrees below zero there
is no euch thing as doing any Lucinet^s among lumber¬
men. Tlie blizzard is not yet flnifbed. News from
all the niBi ki-ts to be founc in onr columns thovi tbut
lhe Nortbuesi is tiot alone in her wiLter dullness,
Segiuaw, Toledo, Chicago, St. Lotil-i. and the river
cities to Mlnneapo isate i qually afflicted while the
iiiieiior of ^ iseontln milts are neither doing nor ex-
pectli g anything.
The avocha ol lumber cn hand "■"" "ot proving so





large as expected, but grei,r. difficulty is experienced
In ascertaining the proper flgurea. All interest cen¬
tres in logging operations for thi^ winter. Reporta
agree ihat many more concerns are in the woods tban
were expected to np-rite this season, anil the cut
will be correspondingly larger on all the streams.
There bis been so much infernal nonsense about re¬
duction of the cut that about all the tailors, black¬
smiths, and homesteaders are yohing up their cowa
and starting for the woods to cut logs without a dol¬
lar and only a ded load \i{ provisions.

VVages ranga from 10 cents a dav down InMIchi^in.
to$l8araonth in Minnesota, and hundreds of idle
rr-.en rexdyiogoat these flgures. Tbe outcome of
tbis will be a stock of logs for 18S5 nearly correspond¬
ing to IBM.

ENGLAND.
The London Timber Trade'» Journal aays:
Thf Oregon pine planks ex Princess Royal, to which

we.fil'ided last wyeii as being a novelty in the wood
trade, seemed Ivirdly so well appreciated as the equio
wood KO-d at Ihe previous aale of thi't firm. There Is.
ht>wi:ver, nothing in common between the two. one
being an especially soft description, and the f thera
very lough wood for carpentering. The Oregon
planka auswerel to tbeir description, clean and free
from knots, being, we noderatand, cut from the prime
parts of well-selected logs, arjd will doubtless fMch
their price sooner or later, especially now Ibat high-
cla.<is stuff is at such a premium in the market. It
wos undoubtedlv a disadvantage being submitted at
a private wbarf instead of at the d ckp, as thero is a
certaio disinclination amongst big houses to purchase
gooda offered in this manrier, e-peciai ly so with the
dealers who sell by specification from stocks In tbe
docks, and who probably would not care to introduce
their customers to a rival in Ih^irade. A lot or two
of lhe broad planks (4x'i4) were aold to a country
buyer at Hs 9d. a foot cube, be'ng 3d. on ihe upset
price. Tbis would equal about S9 per load, at which,
prior to Ibe sate, ne understand !=ome of ihei'lanhs
were turned over. There Is tbis to be said ibat, if wood
of lhe kind is slow of sale, it fetches its price In Ibe
end. and perhaps is, after all, more prt fltuble in Ihe
long run than stuff tbat la turned over much more
rapidly.





METAL'S.—Copper—Ingot has continued very dul
and generally quite tame in tone, with operators in¬
deed at times talking more or less demoralized.
Foreign advices have afforded no enconragement,
and in aome respects appe ir to be worse off I han our
own, while home outleis are of the mo!<I indifferent
character, and have to be constantly forced to lead
tbem Inio the absorbing of eveu a moderate amount
of stock. Low anil weak prices are the natural
sequence of auch conditions, but do not appear to be
appreciated by buyers Nominally ' IJ^c. is abi.ut ihe
t"p for {..ahe, vith no fair indication of valua for
otlier descriptions. Manufactured copper is dull for all
kinds ana valuations slill made from a comlnal basis.
We quote as follows: Brazier's Copper, ordinary aize.
over l6oz. persq. (oot, aOc. per lb.; do. do. do., 16
oz. and over la oz, per sq. foot, 2ac. per lb.; do. do.,
lu and t2oz. per sq. foot. aic. per lb.; do. do., lighter
than IOoz.persq fool, 260. per lb.; circles less Iban
M Inches in diameter, '23c, per lb.; S4 inches in diam-
eterand over, i6c per Ib.; segment and pattern sheets,
2ii!, per lb.; locomo'ive (Ire-box sheets, 21c. per lb.;
Sheathing Copper, over Vi oz per aq. foot, ISc. per lb.,
and Bolt Copper, Mlc. per lb. Ihon—Scotch I'ig has
found sale on a few small orders, but generally the
deinund was alow, lie cfferliig plentiful and the mai^
ket weak for all gradea. We quote at 4i8 6C@3l.T.^ per
ton, according lo brand, etc. American Pig has bene¬
flted by the recent decline, snd more ef^pi daily Ibe
product of (herompanles flrst mating ibe reduction,
a liirgeprnporiloD of the output beirg sold ahead,
with th<4 feeling Steadier. There Is no Terction on
> value, hciwvver, ezctpt Lha* ''—    ^"^   advance ia