Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 December 1900 — Page 10

THE mDlA^APOU.8 .NEWF, TUESDAY, rfEOEMBEK 4, 1900.

MARKETS There wae no material changes in prices at the stock yards. Hogs closed firmer.

UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Indianapolis Union Stock Yards, Dec. 4. CATTLE—Receipts, 1,000 head. Shipments, 260 head. The cattle market, especially so far as fat grades were conce'.ued, opened with a little more life id the bidding and subsequently a good clearance was made at generally strong price*, and In some instances little more money wits realised for the better grades. Common to medium cattle of ail kinds are sUU neglected and do not sell well We quote: Good to prime steers, 1,360 lbs. and upward 16 00 @6 50 Fair to medium steers, 1.3&0 lbs. and upward 4 40@ 6 00 Good, to choice LUO to 1,300 lbs. •teers 4 50^ 6 10 Pair to medium 1,150 to 1,300 lb. steers 4 000 4 60 Medium to good W0 to 1,100 lb. steers ; 3 66® 4 40 Good to choice feeding steers .. 4 00® 4 40 Fair to medium feedpig steers.. 3 50^ 3 W Common to good stockers 2 W® 3 W Good to choice heifers 3 4 36 Fair to medium heifers 3 WKg 3 60 Common light hellers 2 1*® 2 76 Good to choice cows 3 UX(f 4 25 Fair to medium cows 2 <6® 3 40 Common old cows 1 "d \ •• Veal calves 5 S Heavy calves * oo® 6 00 Prime to fancy export bulls.... 8 00® 4 00 Good to choice butcher bulls.... 3 A » Common to fair bulls 2 fS Good to choice cows and calves 30 U0®40 00 Common to medium cows and calves U W® 25 00 ■ HOGS-Receipts 7,500 head. Shipments - 1,500 head. There was a very good demand for hogs from all buyers and the ir-irke* opened with the bidding rather free and the first sales indicated a little stronger prices. Salesmen were, of course, trying to advance values, but they were finally forced to accept strong prices, compared with yesterday s average. There were a few sales that were possibly higher, but they were generally Considered exceptions. A good clearance was made in good season with packers and shippers buying, and the market closed firm at current prices. We quote: Good to choice medium and heavy H SOtf* so Mixed and heavy packing .... 4 70®4 80 Good to choice lightweights .. 4 7o®4 W Common to fair lightweights .. 4 7P«4 T7W Common to good pigs- 4 00®-! 6u Roughs jJW® 4 60 SHEEP—Receipts 300 head. Shipments none. There was only a moderate supply of sheep and lambs. With all buyers represented in the market, the trading was active and the pens were soon cleared at steady to strong prices, compared with those current the last few days. For vn extreme. Iambs sold as high as 16.26, but 14.40 was practically the top for the class here, and sheep sold at |2.u0 to |3.6u. We quote: . Good to choice lambs M 26®4 76 Common to medium lambs 3 U0®4 00 Good to choice sheep * 3 £><a3 60 Common to medium sheep 2 25®3 00 Stockers and feeding’ sheep 2 00®3 26 Bucks, per 100 lbs..,.. * 00®2 76 Interstate Live Stock Market. Interstate Stock Yards, Dec. 4. CATTLE—Receipts 60 head. Shipments Aone. Quality only fair consisting chiefly of light steers and butchers’ grades. ’ Market opened steady but slow. Closed Xtuiet. All sold. Exuort and shipping cattle we quote: Good to ptime export steers, 1.360 to 1*00 lbs. average f 6 10® 6 40 Fair to medium export steers, 1,200 to 1,400 lbs. average 4 90® 6 26 Good to prime butcher steers, 1,100 to 1,260 lbs. average 4 26® 6 00 Fair to good feeders, SCO to 1,000 lbs. average * 3 76® 4 26 Light stockers 3 Oo^ 3 60 Good to prime heavy heifers.; 4 00® 4 26 Common to medium hetfers.. 2 76® 3 26 Prime to fancy export cows... 3 76® 4 00 Fair to good cows 2 76® 3 26 Canners and ccmmon cows.... 1 26® 2 00 Cood to choice light veals 6 00® 6 76 Common to good heavy calves 3 26® 4 00 Good to choice fat bulls.., 3 28® 3 76 Common to fair bulls 2 60® 3 25 Good to choice cows and calves 3o 00060 ou Common to medium cows and calves 20 00®30 00 HOGS—Receipts 1,600 head. Shipments 1,375 head. Quality much the same as for lajt lew days, being mostly mixed grades. There was a scarcity of prime heavyweights, which were in demand. Market opened quiet, but later became more active at a shade stronger prices. Trade ruled steady to the close, which was firm. All sold. We quote: Good to choice select heavy..64 77bi&4 82H Good to choice light 4 70 ®4 75 Good to choice heavy mixed » tclclng 4 70 ©4 80 Common to fair light 4 66 ©4 70 Fair io good pigs 4 26 ®4 50 Comma \ pigs and roughs— 3 50 ©4 40 BHJvtuP—Receipts 200 head. Shipments none The supply was fair and of ordinary quality. Market opened steady at uncranged prices. Closed quiet. AH sold. We quote: Gopfi to choice lambs 64 60§5 00 , Common to medium lambs 3 do®4 00 ' Good to choice sheep 3 00©3 50 Common to medium sheep 2 00®3 00 Utockers and feeding sheep 2 0O®3 00 Bucks, per 100 lbs 2 00®3 00 b} Other Live Stook Markets. [Special to The Indianapolis New*.] CINCINNATI. O.. December 4 —Ho <£kts; lair to gw- — — , u2.25®2.B6. Sheep. 6L26&3.75; lambs steady. (43.50®.600. . EAST LIBERTY. Pa., December 4.Hogs—Receipts, 8,600 head good grades, «M.80®4.00; market strong. Cattle—ReL'eipts none. Sheep—Receipts. 1,000; best 4.76®400; market strong. Lambs—65.00® i.50; market strong. CLEVELAND, u., December 4.—Cattle —Receipts. 200; market active and steady. Calves—Receipts, 70; market active and itoady; best. |8.50. Sheep—Receipts. 600; market active and steady. Hogs—Receipts, 38 cars; market active; mixed. 64.V5. Closed steady. EAST BUFFALO, N. Y., December 4. —Cattle—Receipts 10 cars; market dull for ordinary; some fancy cattle here, held at 66.00; veals, 66.OO07.6O. Hogs—Receipts 16 cars; market slow; heavy, MK®6.00; mixed. HK; Yorkers, 64.90; pigs, 16.00; roughs. 64.40&4.80. Sheep—Receipts 16 cars; market steady at unchanged prices; tew Canadas, 96-40. ST. LOUIS. Mo.. December 4.—CattleReceipts 4,000; market steady; native steers 63.2606.76, Stockers and feeders 62.4004.65. cows and heifers 62.0004.00. Texas and Indian steers 6S.2604.66, cows

Cattle—Receipts. 8.400: market active and stronger; native beef steers, 64.2606.50; Western steers. 64.0004.80; Texas steers. S3.00®3 76; cows and heifers, 83.0004.25; calves, 13.6005.75. Hoga—Receipts, 7,900 head: market about 5c higher; heavy, 64.6504.70; mixed. 84.fi604.87**; light. 64.80 04.72**. Sheep—Receipts, 5,800 head; market stronger; fed muttons, 83W®-4 10; Westerns. $6.7004.00 Lambs, $4 25®«.26. KANSAS CITl*. Mo., December 4.—Cattle—Receipts 10,000 head; market strong; native steers, 93-8606.45; Texas steers. 63.00 864.96: Texas cows. 61.7604.60; native cows and heifers. 8L76<h4.60; stockers and feeders. 62.7504.30; bulls, 61.5004.26. CalvesKeceipts 500 head; market steady; 84.26© 6 75. Hogs—Receipts 16,000 head; market strong to 5c ' 04.75; heavy Cfc ariaed. 4.90; pigs. 64.3604. IS**. Sheep—Receipts 2.000 head; market strong; lam be. 94.00© 6.26. muttons, 63-8004.16. i CHICAGO. December 4.-Cattle—Re-ceipts. 5.000 head: market generally Steady; good to prime steers, 65.4606.00

62.5004.26; calves. 63.5006.50; Texfcus-fed steers. 64 0004.80; Texas grass steers, $3.30 04.16; Texas bulls. $15003.25. Hogs-Re-'ceipts to-day, 31,000 head; to-morrow 40.U00 head; left over, 2,593 head; steady, closing . easier; top. tt.STVt; mixed and butch-

choice.

heavy. 84.55<t/4.86; rough heavy, 84.40©4.W: light, 84.5<>©4 s&; bulk of sales. 64.6504.Vi’ Sheep—Receipts, 12.000; sheep a.i.i lambs steady; Mexican sheep. $4.35: good to choice wethers. 64.0004.40; fair to choice mixed. 63.7504.10; Western sheep, 64.00® 4.55; Texas sheep. 62.6003.(90; native lambs 64.0006.60: Western lambs. 84.76®6.50.

At Hone Auction.

About 160 horses and a good number of mules arrived for the auction sale of Warman, Black. Camberlaln A Co. today. and the quality generally was good. The regular auction was not begun until late in the afternoon to accommodate buyers expected to come In on

the noon trains. and up to a late hour, hardly enough sales had been reported to demonstrate the true condition of the market. Some prime heavy horses were to be offered, and most dealers believed that prices, at least in that line, would be steady.

Produce Markets. EGGS—Steady at 20c. CHICKENS—In good supply and steady * TURKEYS—Young toms, 10 pounds and over 7c; good young bens. 7 pounds and over «**c; old hens. 5**c; old toms. 4**c; culls and crooked breasted, 4**c. GEESE—In good demand at 65.4006.00

per dozen.

DUCKS—In light supply, at 6c.

’ BUTTER—Country steady at lie; Jobbers selling State creamery at 28c; El-

IJUTTERINE--Selling for 11c to l«e.

CHEESE — Jobbing prices: Imported Swiss. 27c a pound; domestic Swiss. 17c: Wisconsin cream. 10012c; New York Cheddars. 13c; domestic Hmburger, 13c.

[Special to The Indianapolis News.)

BALTIMORE. Md.. December 4.—Eggs. 24026c a dozen. Chickens, old. 8c; young. 9**c a pound. . „ CHICAGO. December 4.—Butter dull; creameries, 16®24c; dairies, 13020c. Eggs active; fresh. 25c. Dressed poultry quiet;

chickens 7©7**c; turkeys. 8©9c.

ST. LOUIS, December 4.—Poultry—

GRAIN Wheat was active and sold higher on reports of crop damage in Argentine. Corn was strong.

CHICAGO, December 4.—Wheat, early to-day. found a small local market. January opened **c lower at 7CFA@70\c on

(an expected, but rallied

easier cables than expec

to 71c on reports of damage to the Ar-

Quiet; chickens, 6c; turkeys, 6c; ducks. 7c; geese, 5*4®6c. Butter—Steady; creamery, 18025c; dairy, 16®20c. Eggs-Steady at >Jc. _ CINCINNATI, December 4.-Eggs-Strong at 2ic. Butter—Steady; creamery, 23027c; dairy, 12® 15c. Poultry-Firm; chickens, 7**c; turkeys, 7c. Cheese—Firm; Ohio flat. lie. „ NEW YORK. December 4.-Butter-Re-celpts 8,221 packages; market firm; creamery. 17®J6**c; factory, 15®17**c. CheeseReceipts 7,203 packages; market strong; large September, ll©ll*ic: small September, 16**c; large late made. 10%c; small late made, Up. Eggs—Receipts, 7,4% packages; market strong; Western regular packing, at mark, 21@25c; Western, lOSS Off. 29C. , * , m wi , Poultry—Alive, steady; fowls, 8c; chickens, 7c; dressed irregular; turkeys, 7®9c;

chickens, 3®8**c.

Fruits and Vegetables. LEMONS—Selling at $3.00 for 300s or

360b

APPLES—Fancy Greenings 62.50<&LOO a barrel; Baldwins, 82.5003.00; Spies. 83.00® 3.60; Kings, 13.50; Bolleflowers. 66.00; other varieties, J2.GO02.5O; Belleflowers, a bush- , el box. 81.50. _ . I BANANAS—Firsts. 816001.75 a bunch. j DATES—Persian, 5**#6c a pound. | COCOA NUTS-Sel ling at t3.&0®1.00 a ^GRAPES—Concord, 3-pound baskets. 13c; * Delawares and Niagaras, 4-basket crate, 12*fcc a basket; Catawbas, pony basket,

^PEARS—Home-grown. 61.00 a bushel; j RIBS—

I ' ‘ * * Jan.

gentlne crop by hall. Local receipts were 168 cars. Minneapolis and Duluth reported 633 cars, against 594 last week and 674

a year ago.

January later advanced to 71%c. and closed strong. higher at 71**®71%c. The reported closing of navigation on the sea of Azov, a decrease in the world's visible, of 1,473,000 bushels, an advance at Antwerp of 25 centimes, equal, to l*ic, were the bullish factors. Corn was dull and steady on small country offerings, although weather In the corn belt was generally reported clear. May opened unchanged at 36X,® Seifcc and sold to 38**c. Receipts were 523

cars, 2 of contract grade.

December corn attracted considerable attention, the possibility of a squeeze exciting interest. This option sold between 360364*0 and closed \c higher at Hfitfac. May closed strong, **@*40 higher at 36%c. Oats w’ere dull, there being only a small scrlplng interest in the pit. May opened a shade lower, at 234ii®23%c, and sold to

2Sv*c. Receipts were 325 cars.

Provisions were dull but firm. The opening was steady, in sympathy With a 1 steady hog market, and this was followed j by an advance on buying of lard by pack- { era. January pork opened unchanged at i $ll.$7t*. sold to $12.00 and then reacted to I $11.92*y; January lard opened a shade higher at C.75c. selling to 6.77**, and January r!bs started unchanged at 6.17**c, ad-

j vanclng early to 6.22**c.

[Reported for The News by A. W. Thomson, Boom 31, Indianapolis Board of Trade.] Articles. —Closed— WHEAT— Open.High.Low. Dec.4. Dec.3. Dec 70?*-** 714* 704* 714* 70**-% Jan 70VT* 71% 704* 71*4-% 70% Feb 71% 72% 71% ff% 71% May .... 73%-% 74**-% 73%-% 74**-% 73%

May ... CORN—

Dec 36-**

Jan. ... May ... OATS— Dec. ...

Jan.

37%

35% 35% 36%-** 36%

36-** 36% 83%-% 35% 36% 36%

36% 35-% 36%-%

. ^..RS—Home-grown, 61.00 a bushel; Duchess. 63.00 a barrel and $1.00 a bushel. CRANBERRIES—Bushel crate. $3 00;

barrel, $8'.50®3.00.

ORANGES-Mexican, $3.25 a box; Flor-

ida*. 63.50.

Vegetables. CABBAGE—90c a hundred. ONIONS—Spanish onions. 61.50 a crate; Red Globe, 70c; White Globe, 62.00 a barrel- _ . . POTATOES — Prime Burbanks and round whites, 65c a bushel. In shipping order, 6c a busliel must be added for package and shipping. SWEET POTATOES—Eastern Jersey, 63.25 a barrel; Virginia. 31.75 a barrel. CELERY—Fancy. 50c a bunch; choice,

25030c.

LETTUCE—60c a bushel. SPINACH—40c a bushel. TURNIPS—40c a bushel.

CAULIFLOWER—61.60 a dozen.

RADISHES—10c a dozen.

2H4 21%-H 21*4 21%-** 21%

•*■***• .... 21 4* .... a... 2145 PORK- 23 ^' % 237/4 23,4 237/4 237/4 Jan 11 87 12 02 11 87 12 02 11 87 May ....1185 1195-97 11 85 11 95-97 11 82 Dec 11 00

LARD—

Jan 6 75 May .... 6 82 Dec 7 10

NEW YORK SUGAR JOBBERS. They will Buy and Sell Without Further Restraint. NEW YORK, December 4.—At a wellattended meeting of the Wholesale Grocers’ Association of New York and vicinity—an association which comprises the leading grocery jobbers in this section of the country—it was decided to throw off all restraints in regard to the purchase and sale of refined sugars. The entire matter has been left In the hands of the executive committee to recommend proper action. In the meantime the members of the association win purchase from the refiners offeUng sugar at the lowest prices and will sell at such prices as they consider for the best interests of their business. The action of the local wholesale grocers is important for the reason that New York has been one of the sections which has most steadfastly maintained the price of sugar. WILL TRY THE KEELEY CURE.

May Dec.

6 17 6 27 6 30

« 80

6 75

6 80

6 72-75

6 87

6 82

6 87

6 82

6 20

6 17

6 20

6 17

6 25

▲ City Clerk is Given a Thirty Days’ Vacation. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] GOSHEN, Ind., December 4. — City Clerk Wolfe, who has been dissipating for sevefal months, has been given a thirty days’ vacation in which to take the Keeloy cure. Charges were already prepared and his bondsmen had signed a petition for release, when Wolfe’s friends importuned for further time, and he consented to take the treatment. James Freeland was authorized to act aa deputy during his absence.

Pensions for Indianians. [Special to The Indianapolis. News.] WASHINGTON, D. C„ December 4.Pensions have been granted to Indlanlana as follows: Original—Joseph W. Corwin, Knightstown, 68Additional—James Ritter, State Soldiers’ Home. Lafayette, 18; Jesse Buzan, Marion, $8; Charles Simms, National Military Home, Grant, 612. Restoration and Increase—Peter Shaffer, dead, Granger. 617. Renewal—Squire Young, Indianapolis, 66. Increase—Nathan Krelghbaum, National Military Home. Grant, 68; Amos H. Baker. Marlon. 68; Alfred Chapman. Williams. 617; James P. Shuck, Levi, $17; John Newby, Fredericksburg, $8; Samuel BhulU, Perklnsvllle, 912; James Titus, New Marlon, 610; Richard Hallgarth, Crossolains. 614. Reissue—Harlow W. Case, Chalmers, 617. Reissue and Increase—Jeremiah Carter, English, 617. Original widows, etc.—Elizabeth B. Chaffer. Granger. 612; Henrietta Goodwin, Eureka,-68; Martha Phillips, Waveland, 68; Beil Olney, Economy, 612. War with Spain (increase)—Oliver M. Stewart, Muncie. 617. Kentucky Canvass Finished. FRANKFORT. Ky., December 4.—The State Election Commission elected C. M. Duty, Republican, to succeed Commissioner Yonts, and Allen Smith, of Louisville. secretary- The canvassing of the November election returns will be completed to-day and certificates of election will be issued to Governor Beckham, Democrat; Judge-elect O’Rear. Republican; the thirteen Bryan electors and nine Democrats and two Republicans for Congress. A Pumper Blinded in One Eye. [Special to The Indianapolis New*] BLUFFTON. Ind.,' December 4.—Elmer Halnea, a pumper on the Wm. Bioxsom lease, at Nottingham, was pulling tubing yesterday afternoon with a block and tackle, when the rope broke under great tension. One end struck him in the face, injuring, if not totally destroying, one eye. and lacerating his face. He was stunned by the blow. Editor Cook Wants Something. [Special to Tbe Indianapolis New*. ] VALPARAISO, Ind., December 4.—C. W Cook, one of the proprietors of tbe Daily Journal, to-day announced his candidacy for assistant secretary of the State Senate. He formerly lived at Indianapolis. Senator Nathan L. Agnew today gave notice that he would not be a candidate for president pro tem. of the Senate.

Convicted of Manslaughter. [Special to The Indlanapoll* News ] ANDERSON. Ind., December 4.—James Matthews, an old soldier, of Alexandria, was to-day found guilty of manslaughter, but sentence was deferred. Last spring Alexander Dick, a glass worker, formerly of Pittsburg, was beaten to death at the rear of a saloon where Matthews was employed.

Chicago Cash Prices. CHICAGO, December 4.—Cash—Wheat -No. 2 red, 72®74c; No. 3 red, 70@72c; N<>. 2 hard winter, 70<&71o: No.'S hard winter. 68®70%c; No. 1 Northern spring, 71 ©74c; No. 2 Northern spring, 71@74c; No. 3 spring. 67072c. Corn—No. 2, 36%(g37c; No. 3. 35%036c. Oats-No. 2, 22%@22**c; No. 3. 22c.

New York Grain Market. NEW YORK, December 4.-Wheat was quiet to-day, but strong. The opening was easy, December 7644, March 79% to %-. and May 79%. On rumors of Argentine losses, the market went up, carrying December to 77%, March to 80% and May to 79%. Corn was strong, December going ^rom_44%_to_46% :

WHT aT— Dec 76%

r 774* 76%

Mar 79%-% 80**-% 79%

May .... 79%

CORN-

May

79% '(9%

Dec - :::: S

45% 42%

44% 42%

774* 80% 79% 46% 42%

76% 79% 44% 42%

Other Grain Markets. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] LIVERPOOL, December 4.-Wheat-December, 6s ll**d. Corn—Quiet, unchanged to %d higher; December, 4s Id; January, 3s 10%d; March. 3a 9%d. MINNEAPOLIS, December 4.—Close: W’heat—Cash 72%c, December 72%c, May 75c, on track No. 1 hard 74%c, No. 1 Northern 72%c, No. 2 Northern 71%@71%c. TO T EDO, O., December 4.—Quotations at noon were: Wheat—Cash, 75%c; December. 75%c. Corn—Cash. 87%c; December, 3744c. Oats—Cash, 23c; December, 23c Rye—Cash. 61c. CINCINNATI, O., December 4.—FlourSteady. Wheat—Firm at 76%c. Corn— stronger at 38c. Oats—Firm at 24%c. Rye—Steady at 54c. Provisions—Firm. Lard. 6.80c. Bulk meats, 6.87%c. Bacon, 8.00c. DULUTH, December 4.-Close—Wheat-Cash No. 2 hard, 72%c; No. 1 Northern, 71%c; No. 2 Northern, 62©68c; to arrive. No. 1 hard. 74%c; No. 1 Northern, 72%c; December, 71%c; May, 75%c. Corn, 34%c. Oats, 23%©28%c KANSAS CITY, December 4.—Close: Wheat—December, 63®63%c; May, 67c; cash No. 2 hard, 65®66%c; No. 2 red, 68® 69c. Corn—December, 33%c; May, 34%c; cash No. 2 mixed, 33%c; No. 2 white, S4**c. Oats—No. 2 white, 24**®25c. BALTIMORE. Md., December 4.—Western wheat firm. Spot and November, 71%c; January, 73c. Western corm firm. Spot and November, old, 43%c; new, do, 42%c; January, 42®42%c. Oats—No. 2 white, 28%c; No. 2 mixed, 26©26**c. RyeNo. 2 Western, 61c. ST. LOUIS. December 4.—Close: Wheat —No. 2 red cash, 70**c; December. 71c; January, 71%c; May, 74**c; No. 2 hard, 68%@69e. Corn—No. 2 cash, 35%c; December, 35%c; May, 35%c. Oats—No. 2 cash, 23%c; December, 23%c; May. 24%c; No. 2 white, 27c. Pork—Steady; jobbing, 614.00; lard nominally higher at 6.95®7.00c. Russia’s Grain. WASHINGTON, D. C., December 4 - The total exports of the different grains from Russia between January 1 and November 1 of this year, according to customs house reports, forwarded to the State Department by Vice-Consul Smith, at Moscow, amounted to 271,715 poods (4.382 tons), an increase over last year by 876 tons.

Broom Corn. CHICAGO, December 4.—Broom Corn-Self-working, fair to good, per ton. 675.00® 80.00; choice, 6S6.0O®K.00; common, stained. 660.000(^.00; dwarfed corn. 6110.00; hurl, common. 665.00070.00; good, [email protected]; choice, 690.000106.00. Baltimore Flour Market. [Special to Th* Indianapolis News.] BALTIMORE. December 4.—Flour— Supers. 62.8402 45; winter patents 68.00® 4.00; spring patents, 63 8004.10. Toledo Clover Seed. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] TOLEDO, O., December 4.—Clover seed —December, 66.62%; March. 66.72%. Chicago Flax. CHICAGO, December 4.—Close—FlaxCash Northwest, 61.70: No. 1, $1.67%; December, 81.66*4; May. 8164.

Closing of Chicago Rye. CHICAGO. December 4.—Rye—Closed at 48c for December, 49%c for January and 50c for May.

▲. W. Thomson’s Grain Letter. —December 4.— Wheat—12:35 p. m.—January. 71%c; closed yesterday. 70%@71c. Liverpool unchanged. The market has been very steady and without much selling pressure. We think there has been some rather better local speculative buying this morning, but arrivals of wheat at primary markets keep disappointingly large and tend to make local speculative sentiment bearish. An Odessa cable says that port is closed for the winter and that receipts of wheat are small. Bradstreet’s world’s visible decreased 1.500,0<M), against 1,400,000 increase last year. Nothing in the way of cash business has developed so far. General trend of Argentine news is unfavorable. Com—December. 36%c; closed yesterday at The weather Is still soft throughout the corn belt, and country offerings continue small. Scarcely any of the corn that is arriving passes grade. There Is considerable short Interest for December. and as the month advances, with no accumulation of contract corn, it will, we think, be iikely to get nervous. There Is some talk of the roads making a low rato of freight to the East, and as stocks of corn through the East are small, a con tthued out movement la likely. Oats—May 23%e, same as yesterday’s close. Market Is dull and steady, and without speculative features. Provisions are steady and a shade higher. There Is no change In the situation.

Receipts of hogs are liberal and the demand for tbe product good. Speculative trade Is small, and thsrs is no selling pressure on the market. Receipts of nogs 74,000, against 91,000. Shipment*— Meats, 4.187,000. against 3,399,000; lard. 3,190,000, against 8,833.000; pork, 1,545, against 853. The world's stock of lard Increased during the month of November about 12,000.

Grain Notea.

* —December 4.— London—Wheat off coast; nothing doing; wheat on passage, rather firmer. Com off coast, nothing doing; corn on passage, rather firmer. Closing prices a year ago: May wheat, 69%®69%c; corn. 32%®32%c; oats, 24%c; pork. 69.85; lard, 5.50c; ribs, 5.30c. Parts—Wheat, steady; spot, 6 centimes higher; futures unchanged. Flour, steady; spot, 5 centimes higher; futures unchanged from yesterday's close. The advance In wheat equals %c a bushel. The weather in France is fine. London—Weather In England, milder. Chicago stocks of grain in all positions: Wheat, 17,304,000 bushels; decrease, 685,000 bushels. Corn. 2.655.000 bushels, unchanged. Oats, 6,296,000 bushels; increase, 81,000 bushels. Rye, 653,000 bushels; decrease, 33,000 bushels. Barley, 297,000 bushels: Increase, 59.000 bushels. Com clearances will easily exceed one million more than 000,000 bushels out of Baltimore. Minneapolis wires: Millers say foreign bids on flour 20c per barrel out of line. The N. K.Fairbanks Company estimate of world's stocks of lard show, December 1. 128,539 tiarcea, against 117.494; November 1; 261,038, December 1. 1899 ; 281,425 December 1, 1898 ; 474,552 December 1, 1896. Bradstreet detail: East of Rockies, Increase 1,527,000 bushels; Europe and afloat, decrease 3,000,000; total decrease, 1,473.000. Corn increase 864,000 bushels. Oats decrease 636,000 bushels.

STOCKS The list was generally heavy and sank lower under the leadership of Sugar, which broke eight

points.

NEW YORK. December 4.—Prices of stocks were shaded at the opening, but a sufficient number of prominent exceptions showed gains to make the market slightly irregular. The heaviness of the London market was an influence in the opening trading here. Changes were in all cases within the limit of a point. Sugar rising about that much. Special pressure was directed against Tennessee Coal, forcing it down 2 points, but other mercurial specialties were only affected fractionally. A feature of th© rally which followed was a rise of 2 points In Erie 1st preferred and 1% m.the 2d preferred. Pacific Mail and Linseed Oil preferred rose 1®2, and Sugar, after declining to 135. rose above 135. But little change occurred in the general railway list, and earlier losses were not

fully recovered.

At 11 o’clock Sugar yielded to 134 again and the general list became soft and quiet. The depression became general, but the declines were ragged and uneven. The principal sufferers were among the Industrials. Tobacco, Tennessee Coal, % drafting of t&> recommendations that

Sd^SaSSTda iSt beTw^n one and^two ™ ** Panted to ths Leg^Uturs.

stand that they would all be welcomed to the discussion. He held that they ] would have finally to settle the matter and it would not be advisable to let the , Impression get abroad that a commission was trying to do the work of the Legislature without the members having any- j

thing to say in the matter.

E. P. Martindale, of this city, spoke of the Importance of having primary elec- 1 tlon reform in order to throw proper j safeguards about the nominations. He considered the matter before the commission as of vital intereet, and said that | when the people came to understand it

that the)’ would not oppose It. All Legislator* Invited.

Frank I. Grubbs, of Lafayette; J. A. Mlntum, of this city, and others spoke in favor of extending an invitation to all members of the Legislature to participate, and a motion to that effect was passed. On motion of Senator A. D. Ogborn, of Newcastle, the following committee on permanent organization was selected: Frank I. Grubbs, Lafayette; Senator Wolcott, of Wolcott; Mr. Hedge, of Evansville, and Senator Ogbom. It was the sense of the conference that a permanent organization should have

To-Day’s Primary Markets. Pr’mary market receipts of wheat were 865.000 bushels, against 668,000 bushels the corresponding day of last year; corn, 702.000 bushels, against 506,000 bushels. Primary shipments: Wheat, 544,000 bushels, against 977,500 bushels a year ago; corn, 620.000 bushels, against 615,000 bushels. St. Louis receipts: Wheat, 30,000 bushels. against 12,000 bushels a year ago. Kansas City receipts: Wheat, 86 cars, against 17 cars a year ago. Chicago receipts: Whest, 168 cars; com. 523 cars; oats, 326 cars. Estimated receipts at Chicago for Tuesday: Wheat, 150 cars; corn, 560 cars; oats, 325 cars. For Wednesday: Wheat, 60 cars: corn. 196 cars; oats, 90 cars. Exports of wheat and flour were: Wheat. 226 500 bushels; flour, 70,500 packages. Indianapolis Grain Market. WHEAT—Firm; No. 2 red, 73%c; track, No. 2 red, on milling freights, iS**c; No. 3, G9**@71%c; December, 73c; wagon, 73c. CORN—Steady: No. 1 white, 37c; No. 2 white, 37c; No. 3 white, 37c; No. 4 white. 33® 35c; No. 2 white mixed, 36c: No. 3 white mixed, 36c; No. 4 white mixed, 320340 i No. 2 yellow, 86%c; No. 3 yellow, 36%c; No. 4 yelow, 82%® 34%c; No. 2 mixed, 36c; No. 3 mixed, 36c; No. 4 mixed, 32®34c; ear. 34%c. OATS—Steady: No. 2 -white, 25%c; No. 3 white, 24%c; No. 2 mixed. 23%c; No. 3 mixed, 22%c. HAY—Steady; No. 1 timothy, 813.00® 13.50; No. 2 timothy, $11.50®12.60. Inspections: Wheat—Rejected, 1 car; total, 1 car. Com—No 3 white mixed, 1 car; No. 3 yellow, 1 car; No. 2 mixed, 9 cars; No. a mixed. 14 cars; No. 4 mixed, 2 cars; total, 32 cars.Oats—Rejected white, 1 car; total, 1 car. Hay—No. 1 timothy, 2 cars; No. 2 timothy, 1 car; total, 3 cars. Bran—None. Straw—None. Rye—None. At the Wagon Market. The receipts for Tuesday were about 100 loads. Prices steady. Timothy—Receipts heavy; feeling quiet; •elllng, good to choice, [email protected]; mixed, $11.00012.00. Clover^-Recetpts fair; in good demand;

points. Sugar was very feverish and its reaction reached 1%. Business was very small, and the market hardened before noon. Pullman rose 1% on a moderate demand. The bond market was somewhat Irregular. Business was relatively larger than In stocks. The list weakened In the afternoon, with losses generally about a nolnt. In the face of this the steels showed considerable resistance and held up. The feature of the market was Sugar, which broke to 127% from the top of 135%. after the declaration of the dividend. Trading became very quiet later. MONEY—Money on call nominally 4® 4% per cent.; prime mercantile paper 4® 4% per cent.; sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers’ bills at 486% for demand and at 48i%®4 sl % f° r slx " ty days; posted rates 482%®468%; commercial bills 480%®481%. Silver certificates 64 ®t>5c. Bar silver 6-»%c. Mexican dollar*

G0%c.

BONDS—Government bonds strong; refunding 2s reg. 104%, coupon 106%; 3s reg. and coupon U0; new 4s reg. and coupon 138%; old 4s reg. 115, coupon 116; 5s reg. 113%. coupon 113%. [Th* following table, prepared for The Newe by L. W. Louis, Room 11, Board of Trads, shows the range of quotation*.]

Name.

Atchison

83% 41% 107% 72% 73%

136%

Atchison pfd. ... Am. Steel & W.. Am. Tobacco B. R. T B. & O B. & O. pfd C. . B. & Q

Big Four 66% Cont. Tobacco 86% Chi. & G. W 14% Chcs. &. Ohio 37% Chicago & Alton 40% Federal Bteel 4s% Fed. Steel, pfd 75% K. & T., pfd 38 Leather 13 Leather pfd.. 74% Louis. & Nash 83% Linseed pfd 40% Man. Consolidated. .108% Metropolitan 170% Missouri Pacific .... 60 National Steel 35% N. & W 42% North. Pacific 70% North. Pac. pfd 82% N. Y. C 143

Open.High.Low.Close. .. 39% 39% 38% 38%

83% 41%

107%

72% 79%

136% 66% 35% 14% 37%

49% 75%

38 13

,83% 41% 109 170% 60% 35% 42% 70% 82% 143 r 149}

40% 10U 70% 79%

135 65% 35% 14% 37%

40 48 75

37% 12% 82% 40% 108 168% 59% 36%

69% 81% 142

41%

10C%

70% 79%

135%

35% H% 87%

48% 75% 37% 12% 83"

108% 169% 59% 35%

42 70

81% 142 149

At the suggestion of Senator Wolcott, a committee on program was selected with a view to hevtng localities where different opinions are held represented. The committee consisted of Mr. Fortune, Mr. Mlnturn. who is now preparing a primary election law measure; J. 8. Baxcus, of Terre Haute; M. W. Pershing, of Tipton; A. A. McKain. of Crawfordsville, and Representative Keyes, from

Vermilion county.

The committees met immediately following th* adjournment at noon. The roll call showed that the following, who had been selected for the conference, were present: Appointed by Chairman Hernly, of the Republican committee—N. T. Rogers, Greensburg; Baxter Vestal, Plainfield; J. A. Mlnturn, this city; E. E. Neal, NoblesviHe, who is a candidate for Speaker of the House; O. M. Keyes, of Dana; C. N. Thompson,

A. Remy, Seymour; E.

THE

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CAPITAL, $500,000 PROFITS, $310,000

*- J. rurrcncH, Prs.Me«t CHA» LATHAM, Cashier 8. A MORRISON, ssistanf Cashier 8. A. FLCTChEN, Assistant Cashier

GEBMII SOLDIERS SEMI

TWENTY DEAD AND MANY INJURED AT PAO-TING-FU.

this city; E.

Martindale, this

?mng, according 10 quamy, Oats—Receipts light; sheaf, 1 load; demand good; shelled, 23®25c; sheaf, 68.00® 9.00 per ton. Straw—Receipts light; demand good: feeling steady; selling, according to grade, baled, $6.0007.00; bundled rye straw, 810.00. Crude Oil. [Special to The Indianapolis Newe.] OIL CITY, December 4.—Indiana oil, 75c a barrel; South Lima, 75c; North Lima, 80c; Somerset, 75c; Lacy. 67e; Tiona, 61.23; Corning, 91c; Newcastle, 83c; Pennsylvania $1.07. Sugar and Coffee. NEW YORK, December 4.—SugarRaw, firm; fair refining. 315-16c; centrifugal, 96 test, 4 7-16c; molasses sugar, 8 3-16c. Refined steady; crushed. 6.00; powdered, 6.70; granulated, 5.60. Coffee—Quiet; No. 7 Rio, 7%c. Baltimore Oysters. [Special to The Indlanapoll. News.] BALTIMORE, December 4.—Oysters, $2.0003.50 a barrel. St. Louis Metals. ST. TiOUIS, December 4.—Lead—Dull 4.25c. Spelter—Dull at 4.15c. Whisky. CINCINNATI, O., December 4.—Whisky steady at $1.27. Savannah Turpentine. SAVANNAH, December 4.—Turpentine firm at 39c. IRONS DIED IN POVERTY. The Man tFho Fought Jay Gould in the St. Louis Railroad Strike. NEW YORK, December 4.—A special to the Journal from Cleveland. O., says: Martin Irons, the leader in the great St. Louis railroad strike in 1886, whose death at Brucevllle, Tex., was told of a few days ago, died In destitution. That fact Is made known by W. Shurtleff, of Cleveland, O., secretary of the International Musical Union. Fourteen years ago Irons, who first became known in the labor movement as master workman of the Knights of Labor at Sedalla, Mo., was at the head of the railroad men In St. Louis. He sent an ultimatum to Jay Gould, president of the Missouri Pacific railroad. It was defied. Then followed the disastrous strike and riots which paralyzed commerce In the busy Southwest. Irons was ao powerful with the men that when Gould sent word that he was willing to confer with him with a view to a settlement, the labor leader replied to the little financier in New York: “You will find me in Kansas City.” Irons lost the strike and was a marked and ruined man. Wherever he went he said be was pursued by the relentless enemies he had made. He kept a fruit stand under an assumed name and in disguise at St. Louis, but he was found out and compelled to leave. Mr. Shurtleff also makes these remarks on the death of Irons: “And so he’s dead—Martin Irons. A martyr to the hate of the capitalists, the slander of the thoughtless, the jealousy of those for whom he worked, the victim of traitors. I wish I had the ability to sing the praise of the old man. broken down, who crept away to the border town of Brucevllle, Tex., to die alone and penniless. With him died forever many of the secrets of the Southwest strike for he ever remembered hie obligations and died as he had lived, a true, faithfvil knight.” SCALDED TO DEATH.

Pacific Mail

47%

46%

Pennsylvania People’s Gas

.142% . 99%

143 100%

141% 98%

142% 98%

Reading Rock Island

. 19%

19%

.115%

115%

114%

Rep. Iron & Steel, {southern Ry. com..

. 15% . lfe-%

18%

i?%

i7%

Southern Ry. pfd..

• 67%

«,%

66%

Sugar Refining ....

.134%

135%

127%

St. Paul

, .127%

137%

126%

Southern Pacific ...

,. 42%

42%

41%

Tennessee Coal

. 68%

68%

67%

Union Pacific

72%

Union Pacific pfd..

. 81%

81%

Wabash p/d 21

21%

Indianapolis Clearings

Nov. 27.

61,164,061 66

156,008 54

Dec. 4.

Clearings 61,063,966 48 Balances 27,937 27

A Bath Tub Tragedy in a New York Hotel. NEW YORK, December 4.—Edward B. Quinn, editor of the magazine Successful Americans, was removed from the Delavan Hotel yesterday so badly scalded that he died last evening. Mr. Quinn turned on the water in the bath tub preparatory to taking a bath. During hk absence from tbe room the cold water was turned off and the hot water allowed to run. On his return Mr. Quinn, without Investigating the temperature of the water, jumped In the tub. He was scalded all over his body.

English Consols. LONDON, December 4.—Consols for money, 97%; for the account, 97%. . "Waldorf Letter. NEW YORK, December 4 —Sentiment is more discriminating than at any time since the election. It is bullish on good stocks, which are looked on as a purchase whenever traders offer them down moderately. A theory developed last night that there Is a big contest In the market. The evidence of It Includes the weakness of the steel shares and the firmness of the railways. It points to John W. Gates as the big bear, and the inference is that he is heavily short of the general market, which he is trying to break, as he succeeded in doing several months ago, by forcing down the group of securities with which he is so conspicuously identified, especially Steel and Wire. The latter stock is and has been for some time a great disappointment. Federal Steel and other Interests protriinent In this industry are emphatic in their statements that trade conditions and prospects warrant good prices for the securities concerned, but the drag on the entire group, it is asserted, is Steel and Wire, and the handicap on Wire is the chairman of its board of directors. That operator recently went Into an arrangement with other speculators to advance Steel and Wire common to 60. It is pretty well understood that when it got to 62 he sold out his speculative holdings and at the same time went short of the stock. Few believe, however, that he will be successful In using Steel and Wire as a club with which to beat down the general market. It is known that hts performances have earned for him th* enmity of the entire Standard Oil contingent.

For Speculators and Others.

—December 4.—

New York: There was a sugar dividend meeting to-day. Considerable opposition to the ship subsidy bill was reported from Washington. St. Paul earnings for the fourth week of November show an Increase of 691,859. The market yesterday was irregular, but the closing was steady. Twelve Industrials advanced .08 per cent, and twenty active railways declined .04 per cent. London, 2 p. m.: American stocks were weak and lower, showing

part from % to %

. Business

city; J. A. Kautz, Ko-

komo; Amos Stout, Paoll; H. L. Hopping, Wheeling; A. D. Ogbom, Newcastle; E. H. Wolcott, Wolcott; A. A. McKain, Crawfordsvllle; M. W. Pershing, Tipton; F. I. Grubbs. Lafayette; J. S. Borcus, Terre Haute. For State Federation of Labor—Clarence Gaumer and E. J. Collins. Commercial Club—J. E. McCullough. State Board of Commerce—William Fortune, T. E. Griffiths and C. J.

Murphy.

Work Before the Meeting. In presenting the nature of the business before the commission, Mr. Fortune said: "There now exists In Indiana a sentiment against the evils In methods of nominating candidates, that can not be placated by any attempts at temporizing. It Is plainly evident that there la to-day stronger sentiment upon this than upon any other question of State legislation, and the demand for reformation, is backed by broad-minded party leaders, as well as by the laboring and business classes who are now actively in revolt against the outrages and mockery from which they have suffered In the past.” Continuing, he said that In undertaking to restore the sovereignty of the people by practical primary election reform, it became the duty of the members of the commission to devote themselves falthfullj to the solution of the problem. The work would be difficult, but he felt that some plan worthy of the support of fairminded people could be perfected. In conclusion he said: 1 "In my own study of the problem I have been much impressed with Its perl plexlties. It seemed to me In the earlier stages a simple proposition—so simple that, theoretically, the fundamental principles can be stated In three brief propositions: First, registration; second, direct vote for party nominees; third, all primaries to be held at the same time, with the same safeguards for voting aa provided at final elections—but careful examination has developed almost bewildering difficulties in connection with some of the most Important provisions. Do not understand that these difficulties are hopeless. I do not so regard them, but they will test the resources of this commission in devising the best solution T>f the problems, and It must be expected that when the best conclusions are reached, there will be room for plausible argument In opposition. If, however, the determined plan, though open to criticism, Is still manifestly better than any proposed substitute, It is entitled to fair

trial.”

This afternoon the program committee reported that the discussion would be under the following heads: Direct voting, or the delegate system? Shall primaries of all parties be held the same day? Enrollment of voters and registration for election. How shall the expense be borne? Machine voting. Addresses from authors of bills, led by J. A. Mlnturn. of Indianapolis. Permanent Organization. The permanent organization was made as follows: Harry S. New, of Indianapolis, presidents, First Congressional district; Lafayette, secretary; H. H. Hanna, of Indianapolis, treasurer; vicepresidents, First Congressional district, C. J. Murphy, Evansville; Second, Job Freeman, Linton; Third, G.W. Self.Corydon; Fourth, N. T. Rogers, Greensburg; Fifth, James S. Barcus, Terre Haute; Sixth, Francis T. Roots, Connersville; Seventh, George S. Tanner, Indianapolis; Eighth; A. O. Marsh. Winchester; Ninth, M. W. Pershing, Tipton: Tenth, William Austin, Rensselaer; Eleventh, Warren Bigler, Wabash: Twelfth. R. S. Taylor, Ft. Wayne; Thirteenth. Charles W. Miller, Goshen. James S. Barcus, of Terre Haute, opened the discussion. He spoke briefly, declaring himself In favor of primoiV election reform, but maintaining that nominations should be made by electing delegates first. Harry S. New was then Introduced by Senator Wolcott. In taking charge, he said that the position was like having honors thrust upon him, but that he was heartily in favor of a primary election law, and that he would gladly do what he could with the commission to bring about a needed reform. The discussion was continued until late this afternoon, many views being expressed. It was the opinion of those attending that It will be a difficult matter to frame a bill that will prove satisfactory to all elements, but the commission is determined to go ahead and do its best. There will probably be several meetings during this month. The commission will endeavor to get*expresslons from the members of th* Legislature as far as possible.

for per

the

cent.

most

decline from parity.

was very limited in all departments. The general market was steady and consols unchanged ex-divldend. Continental

bourses were steady.

Sugar declared 1% per cent, on common stock. Chicago & Alton preferred declared 2 per cent, dividend.

New York Cotton.

NEW YORK. December 4.—The cotton market opened easy, with prices 1 to 6 points higher on near months and 1 to 6 points lower In the remote deliveries. This singular disparity in fluctuations was the direct result of covering near month over sales under fear that the abnormally small stocks here might tempt exporters or spot cotton interests to create a “corner” in January and March, while selling of May and the later options was encouraged by the apathetic state of Investment business and by talk of an unprecedented acreage. The English advices were rather better than expected. and, following the call, helped to cut down the differences established on the opening.

Open.High. Low.Close.

December 9 95c 9 96c 9 85c 985c January 9 83c 9 87e 9 74c 9 76c March » 9 77c 9 67c 9 68c

The Wool Market. BOSTON, Mass., December 4.—The wool market here this week has a steady tone, although business is less in volume than last week. Dealers are expecting a better market, but as yet they can see little prospect for an advance in prices. Ter rltory woo! continued to head the list of sales. Fine medium and fine scoured, staple In. is quoted at 48®49c. and for strict iv staple stock 60c is asked Fleeced wools and Australian wools art

slow.

ST. LOUIS, December 4.—Wool very quiet; Territory and Western medium. 16®18c; fine, 13®16%c; coarse, 13® 16c.

The Kaiser’s Force Attacked by Boxers—Death March at Tien-Tsin. SHANGHAI, December 4.—It is reported in Tien-Tsin that the Germans lost twenty killed and many wounded west of Pao-Tlng-Fu, where they were attacked by 2,600 boxers. A quantity of loose powder exploded in the last arsenal occupied by the Russians. It is supposed the explosion was caused by two Chinese smoking. Both Chinese were killed. -The shock was felt at Tien-Tsin, four miles distant. The Yang-tse viceroys, who are masters of the situation, gave Vice-Admiral Seymour satisfactory assurances of thetr future policy, on the occasion of his recent visit to these officials.

THE BLALGAN EXPEDITION

Was

Not Very Effective — Many

Boxers Executed.

LONDON, December 4.—A special dispatch from Hankow Pass, dated November 30, says the Kalkan expedition was ineffective, the Chinese evading all attempts to engage them. The towns, en route, were occupied unopposed, and some tolls of skin and silver were levied. The cavalry captured the baggage of a retreating Chinese force at Swen-Hwa-Fu, killed thirty of its guards, and se-

cured 20.000 taels.

Three mandarins, who were Instigators of the massacre of converts at Tsl-Mlng, and twenty-three boxers were executed, but the Germans generally Ignored evidences of anti-foreign activity. There are continuous disturbances In the interior, where, the dispatch adds, a bad Impression has been made by the excessive withdrawal of foreign troops, and the complacence of the allies. ■*The Westminster Gazette says it hopes Great Britain will not drift apart from the United States' sensible Chinese policy, owing to the supposed necessity for supporting Germany’s forward policy. PARADED BEFORE DEATH.

A STREET INDICATOR.

Tang Wen Huan, Now at Tien-Tsin, to Lose His Head. TIEN-TSIN, Monday, December 3.— Tang Wen Huart, the author of ie outrages on the Pao-Ting-Fu missionaries, arrived to-day and was paraded through the Victoria road in a cart under- a strong German guard, previous to being landed over to the provisional government for decapitation. PUNISHMENT OF CHINA.

FEARED BURIAL ALIVE. A New York Man Made Sure Death by His Will. NEW YORK, December 4.-For fear that he might be buried alive, Henry G. Moore left $100 In his will for the person who would cut his jugular vein immediately after his death and $500 for the person who would see that his body was properly cremated. The will has been filed for probate in the surrogate's office. Old Offenders Punished. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] PRINCETON. Ind.. December 4.-WU-11am Lee and F. Wilcox yesterday afternoon entered pleas of guilty to illegal fishing in White river, and they were fined $24.75 and $26.50. respectively. Their nets were seized and destroyed. Both are old offenders, but so far they had succeeded in eluding the authorities. Blood Poison from & Bite. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] LAPORTE. Ind., December 4.-Frank Kolan, of Starke county, engaged in a scuffle with a man named Glass, and was bitten in the hand by the latter. Blood poison Is developing, and he may be compelled to suffer the amputation of one

arm.

Dairymen at R^obart. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] VALPARAISO. Ind., December 4—The eleventh annual convention of the Iniiana State Dairy Association will be held at Hobart, beginning to-morrow and -losing Thursday. Prominent members • of the Indiana. Illinois and Kentucky I dairy associations will attend.

Invention that Would Serve a Good Purpose on Street Cars. Two Danville men, Simeon Tinder and Charles Dill, have Invented a street Indicator to be used on street cars, and Mr. Tinder etas showing a working model In the city to-day. The contrivance was Invented by him, and he got the Idea, he •ays, while riding on cars In Indtanapo’ls from hearing the conductors call the names of streets. The Indicator Is In a box and In its operation Is similar to the cash register which the conductor manipulates by means of a cord. By pulling the cord to the indicator at any point In a car. the conductor can show the name of thestreet the car is approaching. Pulling the cord not only brings into view the name of the street, but rings a bell to call the attention of passengers to it. As many names can be placed in the indicator as there are cross streets over which a car runs. The officers, of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company will make an examination of the contrivance.

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A. M. Fletcher,

BANIER.,

The Envoys Are Now Ready to Fix the Penalty. PEKIN, December 4.—All the foreign envoys hive now heard from their governments regarding the joint note to the Chinese plenipotentiaries. The envoys are not communicative, but enough to known with reference to the objection* of different governments to make It seem doubtful that the coming meeting wlx have a satisfactory conclusion. Prince Chlng and Li Hung Chang both »ay that they a ■> anxiously awaiting the demands of the powers. The missionaries ana others who went through the siege pretest bitterly against any suggestion ot leniency. They urge particularly that those who are high in office and who were really responsible for the outrages to foreigners should be executed. Chinese Force at Banp-Chow. BERLIN, December 4.—A dispatch from Field Marshal Count von Waldersee, dated Pekin, Monday, December 3, says a considerable force of Chinese regulars has taken up a position at Bang-Chow, ninety-flve kilometers southward of TlenTsln, and that two detachments of troops from Tien-Tsin, commanded by Commander Lordsctedt and Major Falkenheln, are placed against the Chinese. REFORM LEGISLATION. Voting Machines and Primary Elections Are Commended. [Bpoclal to Th* Indianapolis N*w».] NORTH VERNON, Ind., December 4The prospect of further reform legislation this winter is being freely discussed in this city and county. The News is being commended for its stand in favor of voting machines and a primary election law. The last election has clearly demonstrated that the Australian system of voting is no impediment to the machinations of the politicians. The leaders of the Republican factions look to a primary election law to heal their differences. as every other means has apparently failed. Another reform much talked about and earnestly desired Is an amendment to the county reform act, passed by the last Legislature, placing the appointment ot members of the county council In the hands of the circuit judges. While the piesent council Is above criticism, yet it is noticeable that the best men of the county, who deem it an honor to accept the appointment from a Judge, hesitate to accept a nomination which forces them into politics. President Burke’s Coming Nuptials. [Special to The Indianapolis News.] WASHINGTON, Ind., December 4.Cards are out for the marriage of Matthew F. Burke, president of the People’s National Bank, of this city, and Miss Nettie Hunter, of Paris, 111., to-morrow. Mr. Burke is a widower and his first wife was a sister of the bride-elect.

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KUled by His Own Revolver. [Special to Ths Indianapolis News.] CONNERSVILLE. Ind.. December 4.Chas. Cbrissmer. son of James Chrtsmer, dropped a revolver this morning and a cartridge exploded, the bullet striking him in the groin and causing almost instant death. Majority Increased by Recount [Special to The Indianapolis News.] MADIBON, Ind-, [December 4.—In the ease wherein John Johnson. Democrat, contested the election of Roe Baker, Republican, for assessor, s recount of the ballots to-day Increases Baker’s majority from five to twelve.

Savings Department j per cent, interest paid on deposits. Sums of Si.oo and over received. Tbe Auxiliary Savings Banks are a greet assistance to systematic saving. Come in end see what they are. The Central Trust Co. Otticcs 160 Eyt Market St

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