Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 3 February 1892 — Page 1

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VOL. VI-NO. 3)7

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Mr. Kline can always be found and will beglaa to see all whobave orrors or vision at the Old Reliable Jewelry Store of

KLINE & GRAHAM, Main St. Opp. Court House.

GOINGS-

OUT of BUSINESS

Daily Weather Report.

Rain, Cooler,

We mean just vhat we say This is no advertising dodge to out old goods. I am practically going out of business and everything in stock must and will be closed out.

Calicos 3Jfc vo 4*c worth 7o. Muslin unbleached 5c, worth Sc. Muslin bleached, 6fc to "Jfc worth 10c. Dress Ginghams, To worth 12%. Low prices on 9jfc and l(%o sheeting. Shirtings. OJfc to 8£c worth 10 to 12£c. Table Oil Cloth 16c worth 35c Job lot Hose, only 4c pr. Ladies vests, lflc, worth 85c. Men's Undershirts, 41c. Good Socks, 5c, worth 10c. Good Wool Socks, IGc worth 3Bc. Table Linen, 10c, worth 35c.

$3,000 worth of Cloaks that must be sold at HALF PRICE.

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Blow you will find priccs of some of the many bargains we are offering.

D.W.ROUNTREE.

Havitjg supplied ourselves with a fall assortment of Burners, Gas Fixtures, Valves, Fitting?, Piping, etc., etc., we are',now PREPARED to give estimates ar take contracts for piping Natural Gas. With new tools, Experienced Workmen from the

gas belt, reasonable prices and prompt execution of orders, we hope to secure our fiill share of the public's patronage.

I All vork done to tbe acceptance of the Natural Gas Company.

Leave Orders E3eir3"v"Witli

Corner College and East streets.

To have NICE Clothes is one thing

And to have a PERFECT fit is another

They can be jaranfeed at

The Popular Tailor? at 206 East Main Street.

THE AMERICAN STEAM LAUMDRY

Is now better prepared than ever to do up your clothes clean and white. The work is now done at the extrnne south end of Washington street, where there is no SSOOT.

LEAVE YOUR WORK AT BRANCH OFFICE.

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Tablo Linen, bl.. 45e, worth 05c. Curtain Poles, 16c, worth 35c. Ladies wool hose,20o, worth 35c. Good blk. hose per pr., 7 1 'Jc. Jersey Skirts, 82c, worth $1.25. Lire Fancy Handkerchiefs way clown. Big Cut on Kid Gloves. Ladies' Night Dresses, 4Sc, worth 75c. Baby Caps, half price. Zephyrs 5c 07.. worth 10c. Carpet Sweepers, way down., Good unlaundried shirts, 43c. Everything cheap.

Datura1

9 foe for Diploma aatricUy Biulnen Hcnooi in an nnnvai atroniaed by railroad. Industrial profertonaland busiMMinea tor positions! nneotwled in thesuooeasof il* graduates.

HEEB & OSBORN, Proprietor*.

AWAITING ORDERS.

Thayer Will Not Vacate Nebraska's Gubernatorial Chair.

HE WILL HOLD IT AS LONG ASHE CAN.

U« Declares That lie Will Continue to Act Governor Until Be la Served with the Supreme Court'* ..

Mandate.

BOYD STII.L IN OMAHA.

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3.—Gov. Boyd is still in Omaha and said he had not decided on what course he would pursue. He expects Thayer to notify him to coine and take tbe governor's office, but the latter has not yet done so. If he is disposed he can bang on until the supreme court mandate issues on February 29. Politicians are advising Thayer to retire quietly.

S»y« He Will Star.

Hut Thayer is obdurate and says that he will continue to exercise the office of governor until he receives a mandate from the United States supreme court. "1 am governor now," he said, and I shall continue so for at least a month." Nothing would shake him in his determination, and he will hold to liis resolve.

When Gov. Boyd was informed of Thayer's determination he said: "I guess he can stay, as h« says, if he has a mind to do so." State Oil Inspector llemrod, who was deposed by Thayer, resumed his duties Tuesday and all the oil companies have recognized him. Other deposed officials will attempt to resume their places at once.

ANOTHER BANK CLOSED UP.

Ar. Institution at Kearney, Neb., Falli with Liabilities or 160,000. OMAUA, Neb.. FeU 3.—The Kearney (Neb.) Commercial and Savings bank failed to open its doors. Tuesday morning and considerable excitement exists among the depositors, who are mostly laboring people. The failure was caused by the withdrawal of city and county funds. The state bank examiner has taken charge of its affairs and will issue a statement in a day or two. President Barnd this afternoon issued a circular in which he pledges every dollar of his private fortune to the liquidation of the bank's debt and assures all that the bank will pay dollar for dollar. The liabilities are placed at about S150,000 and assets about the same.

HISTORIC BUILDING BURNED.

Appomattox Courthouse a Prey to the Pevouriuff Element* RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 3.—The historic old Appomattox courthouse building was destroyed by fire Monday. All of the county records and courthouse furnishings were en tirely consumed. Surrounding houses also caught fire but were saved. The library of the clerk's office is said to have been one of the best arranged in Virginia. The loss of the records leaves the county in fearful straits. The McLayne house, in which Gen. Lee signed the terms of surrender to Gen. Grant, was at one time threats cued with destruction.

Itrlce and the Seimtnrshlp. Coi.UMitrs, O., Feb. 3.—In the house a resolution was adopted for an investigation as to the eligibility of Calvin S. ltriee to be United States senator from Ohio. This investigation will go into the question of residence, which litis been discussed ever since his election, and the result will hinge upon his being proved a citizen of Ohio or of New York.

Uank Kobbers

Work*

ADDISON, N. Y., Feb. 3.—The bank of Addison was robbed Sunday night. The robbers succeeded in opening the yault, but not the safe, and obtained SHOO in currency and 8200 in gold. From tbe appearance of things the authorities are satisfied that it was the work of experts. A reward of $200 is offered for the apprehension of the thieves.

Died Far from Home*

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—The state department has received a cablegram from Capetown, Africa, announcing the death of Lieut. Mason A. Shufeldt, of the navy, retired. Lieut. Shufeldt had gone to Africa as a commissioner of the world's fair to secure exhibits for the exposition. He was a son of the late Admiral Shufeldt

Destitution In Oklahoma.

DENIHON, Tex., Feb. 3.—A number of colored people who left here last fall to take up homes in Oklahoma have returned. They are destitute and many have been compelled to walk a distance of 200 miles. They say that great destitution prevails among the colored people who have procured lands in Oklahoma.

Relation* with Italy.

HOME, Feb. 8.—The report that Italy is on the point of resuming full diplomatic relations with the United States is revived. It is reported that Baron Fava, former minister to Washington, will be made embassador to Denmark and that Sig. Catalini will be transferred as minister to Washington.

Four Hundred were Drowned. SAN FHANCIBCO, Feb. 8. The steamer China brings details of the wreck of the steamer Namehow and the loss of 400 lives, mention of which was made by cable a few weeks sincc. The steamer foundered 12 miles off Cupclii. There were 400 Chinese on board and six Europeans.

Kgan and the Refugees.

ORAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1898.

LONDON, Feb. 3.—The Santiago correspondent of the Times asserts that Minister Egan did receive safe conduct for refugees who had sought the asylum of the United States legation, and that he never informed his government of the fact

Money for a Survey.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—The state department has asked congress to appropriate 850,000 for the purpose of completing the preliminary survey of the boundary between British Columbia and Alaska.

HOUSE RULES.

Amendment* Having In View the ItrrMkIng Up or KIlibaiterliiB Melhol* Ho. Jected.

WASHINGTON-, Feb. 3.—In the houseon Tuesday consideration of the rules was resumed. Mr. Burrows' (Mich.) amendment giving the speaker the right to count a quorum was rejected, the demand for the yeas and nays having been withdrawn.

Mr. Heed (Me.) offered an amendment providing that whenever a quorum fails to vote on any question there shall be a call of the house and the yeas and nays at the same time be ordered. As e- member answers to his name he stw on the yea* tnd nays. Rejected.

Mr. Bynum (Ind.) offered an amendment. striking out from the list of privileged motions which may be made when any question is under debate the motions to fix a day to which the house shall adjourn and to take a recess. After debate the amendment was lost —yeas, 87 nays, 161.

Mr. Burrows (Mich.) offered an amendment providing that no dilatory motion shall be entertained by the speaker. Rejected.

KILLED HIS FATHER.

A Man Shot Dead by HI* Son While IlealInn the Latter'* Mother. SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 3.—David Porter, deputy collector of customs, was killed by his 10-year-old son at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. Porter went home late under the influence of liquor, and being eluded by his wife struck her. His daughter interfered ami then young Porter fired a loaded revolver at his father. The father turned on the son and both fell on the floor together. In the struggle young Porter shot twice again, the last shot penetrating his father's breast near the heart. He staggered into the next room and died. The boy then ran into the street and gave the alarm, lie then summoned the family physician and afterward walked to police liend quarters and surrendered.

LEFT TO HER FATE.

The Steamer Klder Abandoned and Will He a Total Wreck—All the Passenger* Saved.

LONDON. Feb. A—The latest dis' patch from the scene of the wreck says the Eider has been abandoned and will be a total wreck. All hands on board were safely landed. The specie and bullion is still aboard the ill-fated steamship.

At a rough estimate the cargo of the Eider is valued at 988,000, not including the specie, which will be saved. The steamship is valued at about S700,000. Both vessel and cargo are fully insured.

Chilian* Feel Friendly.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.—The Herald's correspondent from Valparaiso says After thorough inquiry I am able to state that there is extreme gratification felt both in official and unofficial circles at tbe message sent by Secretary Blaine to Minister Egan announcing that the reply to the ultimatum was satisfactory. Amon? officials, especially those of the navy, and intelligent civilians generally, there has been a revulsion of feeliug in favor of the North American republic.

Killed by Deputy Marslmls.

PARIS. Tex., Feb. 3.—News comes here of a terrible battle at Brunertown, in the Creek Nation, in which Esau Gordon and Caser Bruner were killed by deputy United States marshals, and Deputy Marshal McCall was seriously wounded. The officers had surrounded a number of outlaws at Bruner's house when the fight began, with results as stated above, the officers being outnumbered.

Dined the Diplomatic Corps. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—Tho president and .Mrs. Harrison gave a dinner Tuesday evening in honor of the diplomatic corps. The full Marine band was in attendance and the parlors were profusely decorated with Bowers, ferns and tropical plants. The table decorations were exclusively of pink orchids of different varieties, nearly all of them being the product cf the white house conservatory.

Drained Man with HO AX Handle. NEWPORT, Ark., Feb. 8.—News has just reached here of a brutal murder committed lis miles from here on Sunday. Cassar Horton and John liatchett, both about 20 years old, had a fallingout about a girl, when Ilorton beat Hatchett's brains out with an ax handle. Horton is under arrest.

All Have ileen Kescuetl.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.—Commissioner Urennan has received a message from Delaware breakwater saying that the schooner Servia had rescued the two men supposed to have been last with scow No. 2. This completes the list of sixteen men who were driven to sea by the gale last Wednesday.

Popular Election of Senator*. WASHINGTON, Feb. S.—Senator John M. Palmer (III-) introduced a resolution for a constitutional amendment providing for the election of United States senators by popular vote. He made no speech, but asked that he might make a speech upon it at some future time.

Senator Dubois Sustained*

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—In the senate the committee on elections reported that Mr. Dubois is entitled to his seat as senator from Idaho, and that Mr. Claggett is not entitled to the seat. As there will be a minority report the resolutions were laid over.:

Blase* Hopkins Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Ftb. 8.—Moses Hopkins, the well-known capitalist, died here of heart failure, believed to be the result of an attack of grip which he experienced about a month ago. He leaves an estateof S3.000,000, chiefly of lands in this state.

The Cabinet Meeting?.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.— All the mem bers of the cabinet were present at the meeting. The details of the Chilian affair were discussed. It is under stood the Behring Be a negotiations were also touched upon.

NEEDY RUSSIANS.

Our Minister to St. Petersburg Reports on the Famine.

FORMER STORIES SOT EXAGGERATED.

Fnurtren Million* of II.- Cr.ar'» Sulijrcl. Are Snirerlnt from the Horrors of llmiKer, resilience and a

Severe Winter..

UL'SSIA'S FA.ML.NK.

WASHINGTON, Feb. !i.—The horrors of the Russian famine were on Monday brought to the attention of the department of state in

report from Minister

Smith sit St Petersburg. He says in part: From Cold and HuiiKer. "Cold as wall as hunfrer causes terrible suffering. In Homo neighborhoods large number* ot persons huddle together in some houses most conduclvu to warmth. Ilarns have been torn down and the bonnls used for llrewoml: even tliatelHil roofs are torn off and the straw made to feed tho dying embors: clothing is given away for bread, horses and cattle are sacrificed at a tithe of their value: fodder is as scarce as human food, and in some cases horse flesh has been sacrificed for sustenance.

Disease Adds Its Horror*.

"During the winter there Is uo work, and frequently fathers have left their wives and children to fight the battle of want alone, beeause they could do nothing and their absence would leave fewer mouths to feed at home. The bread which many are eating is composed of wild arrack, lwtatoes, chaff, and leaves, and these terrible conditions Inevitably producc disease. Within a radius of I mile there are 130 cases of typhus fever. Pestilencennd hungerare daily training ground, and pestilence Is decimalIng the people.

Fourteen Million Sufferers.

"An official estimate of the number of those without rood or means of support who require aid is given us 14.000,(100 persona, and this Is probably below the true number. The loss to Kussla by the famine is estimated at |5iio,ooo,000. Up to the present tline tliero have been few contributions from abroad, but the government and the people of Russia aro deeply sensible of the spontaneous offers that have been made in various parts of the United States."

To Help Starving Kusslaus. HAKRISIIUHQ, Pa., Feb. 3.—In response to an urgent appeal from the litissian famine relief committee oft t,he 1. nited States, Gov. I'attisou hus issned a proclamation to the people of Pennsylvania in their behalf.

THEY WANT PAY.

Relatives of the Murdered Sailor, Itlggln. Demand Indemnity from Chill. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—W. W. Kerr, late assistant attorney general of the United States, has presented at tho department of state a claim for indemnity from the Chilian government for the murder of Riggin, one of the Baltimore's sailors. Tho petition is signed by the brother and sister of Riggin and represents that Kiggin was murdered in the streets of Valparaiso October 10 for the reason that lie was dressed iu the uniform of a sailor of the navy of the United States because of the malice and hatred borne by the citizens of Chili toward the government, the navy and the citizens of the United States. They claim that they are entitled to demand and receive from the republic Chili reasonable compensation and invoke the aid of this government to secure it.

ROASTED TO DEATH.

Horrible Fate Which Itelell Two Brewery Employes In I'eorJit. III. PEOUIA, 111., Feb. 3.—A serious accident occurred at the Union brewery late Tuesday evening. John Ruch and Anton liieber, two of the employes, went into a big puncheon for the purpose of varnishing it with shellac. They were still at work when the vapor of the shellac, passing out of the small hole, caught fire. The inside of the puncheon was soon in a fierce blaze and the two men were penned up in the flames. Other workmen dragged them out, lacerating their flesh and breaking their bones in so doing, liuch, who was dragged out first, may live, but his companion was burned so badly that liis flesh dropped off when rescucd.

A WISCONSIN TRAGEDY

A Milwaukee Teamster Cnts His Wife's and ill* Own Throats. MILWAUKEE, Feb. 3.—Again this city is shocked by a terrible family tragedy with fatal results. The 03-year-old teamster Frederick Niedeck Tuesday night cut the throat of his wife from ear to ear and then killed himself in the same manner. They were pretty well to do, but it is alleged that for several years they did not live happily together, as Niedeck was a miser, who would scarcely consent to give up any money for tho support of their twelve children. Paying Pension* to Confederate Widow*.

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. 3.—The state treasurer has begun the payment of the confederate widows' pensions. This" tax upon the state, authorized by the last legislature, entails an annual tax of $400,000. There are 4,000 wid ows on the rolls. In all $30,000 was paid qut Monday and as much more Tuesday. The payments will bo kept up vigorously until the appropriation is exhausted.

Considering the Free-Wool Hill. WASHINGTON, Feb. S.—The Springer free-wool bill was -under consideration Tuesday by the democratic majority of the ways and means committee. No conclusion was reached. There is a good deal of sentiment among members on the democratic side of the committee in favor of a larger reduction in the duties on woolen manufactures proposed in Mr. Springer's bill.

Trade Halations with Canada. OTTAWA, Ont., Feb. 3.—Hon. Mackenzie Rowell, acting minister of customs Hon. G. E. Foster, minister of finance, and Sir John Thompson, minister of justice, leave for Washington Monday to discuss, by appointment with the United States authorities, the question of trade relations between the two countries. "'-i

Against Mall Hnbaldles.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3. —The house committee on post offices and post roads by a strict party vote decided tc frame a report repealing the mail subsidy act of last congress.

THE OLD STORY.

Man Undertakes to Thaw Out Frozen Dynamite.:

HE SUCCEEDS WITH USUAL RESULTS.

Ills JKesidence Dlown to Pieces und Himself and Three l)tttt|fhterN ICocalve Vrobably Fatal

Injuries.

A CARKI.K88 MAN'S WOKK. MONTREAL, Can., Feb. 3.—A. Duprec,

RECIPROCITY WITH GERMANY.

The United State* Government Hns Umicil an Announcement of Fairer Trade. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—In pursuance with the authority conferred by section 3 of the McKinley tariff act the president on Tuesday issued a proclamation of reciprocity with Germany. The principal articles covered in the schedule are: Flax, free wheat, and rye, 3.50 marks per 100 kilograms oaLs, 2.50 corn, 1.00 hides and skins, free lumber and timber, JO to SO, according to condition pork, 17 all other fresh and dressed meats, 15 fruits and seeds, berries, etc., 4 marks horses, 20 each bulls and cows, 9 hogs, 5 sheep, 1 wool, free.

Fatal Kxplosslon.

NEWAUK, N. J., Feb. 3.—A terrible explosion took place in J. Rummell &. Co. 's hat factory here Tuesday afternoon. Two plnmbers and an apprentice were repairing an alcoholic condenser. It is supposed they caused the disaster. All three are dead. Two bodies were recovered. Three other employes were severely burned. Fire followed the explosion and considerable damage resulted.

Yard's Kxmminatlon.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.—H. II. Yard, who was arrested charged with aiding and abetting G. W. Marsh and C. W. Lawrence in misapplication of the funds of|thc Keystone bank, was given a hearing Tuesday before United States Commissioner Hell. Special Agent Barrett, of the United States treasury department, testified that Yard had received over S4»3,000 of the bank's funds.

In Favor of Woman SulTrage. NEW YOHK. Feb. 3.—All of the great central bodies of labor organizations in this state have now indorsed a bill to enable all self-supporting women to vote at all elections. Kven the socialists, who polled a vote of over 1-1,000 for their candidate for governor. Daniel De Leon, last fall, are committed to the measure.

Fell Into a Vnt of Hoiling Lard. CHICAGO, Feb. 3.—James Hall, an employe in Lipton's packing house, was perhaps fatally scalded Tuesday. He was passing near one. of the big lard vats when he missed his footing and fell in. When taken out Hall was almost parboiled. He was removed to the Mercy hospital and may dte.

Contested Klectlon Cases.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—The house committee on elections has decided not to vote upon the contested case of Craig against Stewart from Pennsylvania until Friday. The arguments in the case of Noyes against liockwell from New York will be postponed until next Tuesday.

Corporations Will llnvu Soul*. WASHINGTON, Feb. t.—Tin- house committee on judiciary has agreed to report favorably a bill providing that a corporation shall be deemed held as a citizen for all judicial purposes of the state in which it conducts business.

A Fortune 111 a Satchel.

CLEVELAND. O., Feb. 3.—While the attorneys of the late Margaretta Stouc were searching her residence in the hope of finding a will they discovered hand-satchel which was found to contain $20,000 in gold and currency

California's First Settler Dead. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3.—Jacob I'. Lcese. the first white settlor in California, died here Monday, aged «2 years. He came to California in lS:j: and built the first house in San Francisco in 1830.

Chinese Mine Horror.

SAN FKA.NCISCO, Feb. 3.—A telegram from Sapporo reports that an explosion occurred in the pit of Horononai •colliery. China, on January 1,. ly which seventy persons were killed and fifteen wounded.

Kuciped the Halter*

MKXICO (Via Elpaso, Tex.,r I CB. 8.— Col. Hernandez, recently condemned to death by court martial in Monterey, Sunday "attempted to escape from jail and was shot by his guard.

PRICE 2 CENTS

Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report

ABSOLUTELY PURE

SHOUT SPECIALS.

Cnpt. Joseph Humphrey, an old settier of Milwaukee, died Tuesday. Charles D'Antremont (dent.) was elected ma.vor of Dulnth, Minn., Tuesday.

James McCullough,' last surviving son of the tragedian, John McCullough, I died on Monday.

Miss Kosa Young's millinery store at 1.Decatur, 111., was burned Tuesday. l,oss, $1,800 insurance, 62.000.

W. P. l'oyd, of Areola, was eleeled president of the Illinois board of pharmacy at Springfield Tuesday. I Policeman Peter Chandler, who was

a resident of Cote St. Louis, an outly- I bitten by a mad dog December 17. died ing suburb of Montreal, placed several frozen dynamite cartridges on the stove to thaw out Monday night. A few moments later the cartridges exploded with tremendous force, shattering the house and rendering it a total wreck. The man Uuprce, whose carelessness caused the explosion, was terribly injured. His two little daughters, one an infant of 9 months, were fatally burned. A third daughter, aged 9, had her skull fractured and will probably not recover. Mrs. Dupree, who was not injured by the explosion, on seeing the shocking injuries of her husband and children, and the wreck of her home, became insane and is now a raving maniac.

iti New York Tuesday of lydroplioliia. Tuesday the Grand Central hotel at New York was closed on account of the inability of the proprietor to [iav the rent.

Charles Harris, on trial at New Vork, charged with poisoning liis wife, was convicted Tuesday night of murder ill the first degree..

The sale of the Grand Forks (N. II.) county school lands will take place. April 0. instead of March 15. Sales iu six Hod river counties will aggregate 70,000 acres.

At Sidney, 0., William Cisco, a fanner, bus been convicted of nianr.laugliter for killing Jacob Webber a year ago. while the latter was jtealing corn from Cisco's granary.

A gang of tramps took possession of a Lake Uric it Western train .near fjimn. O.. and when Conductor lteed attempted to put them off they beat him and one brakeman fatally,

FE SPURGEON'S FUNERAL.

It Will He Held Thursday and tlio Occasion Will He Mailo Memorable. LONDON. Feb. 3. Mr. Spurgcon'p funeral will be held on Thursday, Fafcruary 11. His body will lie at tlu. Metropolitan tabernacle during Tuesday and Wednesday of next week and the building will bo open to visitors. The prinec and princess of Wales have telegraphed their condolence to Mrs. Spurgeon. "Sooner" Clause SiiHtnlned.

CSiiTumi-:. 0. T„ Feb. 3.—The supreme, court has rendered a very important decision in reference to the clause of the law opening Oklahoma known as the "sooner" clause. It provides that any person who entered the land be lore the hour of opening set by the president should lose all rights to obtain title to any land whatever. Tho "sooner" clause was sustained, and all the "sooners" will lose their land. The case will be appealed to the United States supreme court.

Killed liy Revolutionist.

LAKEIIO, Tex., Feb 3.—While scouting in the vicinity of Fort Mackintosh Sunday Cnpt. Chase, in command of troop, struck a band of revolutionists who at once opened fire on the soldiers. A scout named Glover was shot dead, but nobody else was injured. The revolutionists fled, and are now being closely pursued by and troops.

Wants Another Department. WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—Representative Caminelti (Cal.) offered a house bill Monday, creating a government department of mines and mining. This if it passes, will add another niembei to the president's cabinet.

i.:' Reporters M»iy Attend.

ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 3.—The bill allowing reporters to be present at electrical executions has passed boll: houses of the legislature and now goet to the governor for his approval.

New Cotiiiul at Chicago.

ItEllNK,

Feb. 3. Mr. Ilolinger,

banker of this city, has been appoint cd consul for Switzerland nt Chicago. A Siiore Killed.

LONDON, Feb. 3. Twenty persons lost their lives as a result of the election riots iu Hungary last week.

THE MARKETS.

(irain, Provisions. Etc. CHICAGO, FOB 2.

WIIBAT— Killed wcuUer and prices lower. 2 cash and February, 8ohift66e May,

COHN—Fairly

Active and tlrmer. No. LI sine

No. 1! Yellow, new No. 2 Yellow 38c: No. 3 Yellow, 3rt4c February, March, 40^4P«e. May, 4OW,4!?*0.

HYE—DUU and weaker. No. 2 cash, 79c, May. No. 3 Uy»*, 75e. IIAHMCY—No essential chnngefmoderate sale Low grade to common, IWftISc fnir to goot maltingf -ifVfrWe choice, 5^55e, and extra, 58ft»Kk*.

MESS PORK—Higher. Old cash, F8.5F©H.(30 new. ?I1 .rt.ynui.75 Moy, fli.&VftlU.Oa. LAHP-lligher, with moderate trading. Cash

May, W.07H^fl.7t).

HiiTTEH—Crtibmery, 18®3le Dairy, Packing stock, lfygtirc. Pon/niY—Jjivo Chickens, 8ft.9c per lb Live Turkeys, (V&9c ter lb Live Ducks, U(£$10}ie pn lb: Live Oeese.M.OO&lO.OO per dozen.

UiiJi—WisconsJu Prime White, 7!fc: Water White, 7V- Michigan Primo White. 0V Wa ter White, 104c Indiana Prime While, i'Uc Water White, 10c Headlight, 175 test, Gasoline, 87 deg's, No. 71 deg's, 8?4'c.

LiQunits--Distilled Spirits quiet and steady on th l»ais of H.Iti per gal. for finished goods

NEW YORK, Feb.

WnnAT—Dull, ?i©%'c lower. February, fl.wf &I.01 March, 11.01 £©l.01ft April, ll.Ol^l.ftU May, *l,00Sai.0!15-ltJ June, 1516c July, VRQM7Hc.

COITN—Dull lower. No. iU4ff?5le steamer mixed, 4ti*i OATS—Dull, weaker. Western, BFJ&ISE.

PROVISIONS—Beef dull, steady. Extra mess, $9.00^10.00 family, $11.00^12.00. Pork inactive, steady mess, 99.75 extra prime, 19.50, LarJ qulot, firm. Steam rendered, 10 77£.