People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1895 — Page 3

RALLY AT THE CLOSE.

WHEAT CLOSES THE DAY WITH GOOD SUPPORT. Gold Exports and Lower Cables Work Against the Market —Corn Closes Somewhat Lower —Wall Street Closing Prices —Chicago Live Stock Report Chicago, Aug. 7.—Wheat got another knockdown this morning. The talk was as gloomy as if the financial institutions of the country were already in a panic. World's shipments were enlarged by official cable to 5,324,000 bu, about ,500,000 bu over the figures of yesterday. The cables were easier in tone. Minneapolis and Duluth had but 43 and 44 cars of wheat respectively. Chicago had 78 cars inspected, but over 30 of these came from other elevators. Actual receipts were about 45 cars and grading of new wheat gave but 4 cars No. 2. Last year Chicago had 640 cars from the new crop and 524 cars graded No. 2. This market had a spurt of 12 cars new spring wheat yesterday, half No. 2. Today this market had 2 cars spring wheat both No. 3. Western markets all told had 308,000 bu against 854,000 bu a year ago. New York houses wired early that cable acceptances of wheat were the best for weeks. The Beerbohm statement of foreign wheat conditions estimates 15,000,000 bu shortage in English wheat yield, 40,000,000 shortage in France, and 40,000,000 to 80,000,000 shortage for Russia. September opened 67%c, touched 67%c, rallied to 67%c, went to 67c to 67%c to 66%c to 67%c to ■67 c and held 6714 c. December sold 69%c to 69%c to 69%@70c to 69%c to 69%c, holding 2%c over September. Late official cables were depressing. There was %c improvement in wheat the last hour. This was due to reports of 43 boat-loads worked for export New York, Baltimore and , Montreal. There was no local cash business of importance. September wheat closed 67 s , B c. December 70%c, the former %c, the latter 3-16 c under yesterday. Corn operators had the usual discouraging influences from the country and the market got a further downturn. Receipts were under the estimate at 257 cars, the cars for tomorrow heavy at 370. Withdrawals were 141,000 bu and Chicago shipments very large at 408,000 bu. Early in the day New York reported the best export demand for the season. The September opened 40%c to 40%c, tot ted 39%c, firmed to 40c, then went to 3y%c and later firmed to 40%c, %c under the close yesterday. May corn sold 33%c to 32%c and held 33%c on the rally. Cash corn ruled %@ %c over September; yellow, l%c premium. Corn closed very heavy considering the facts. Cash sales here were great at 500,000 bu. New York reported 50 boat loads, 400,000 bu sold for export. Vessel room was taken for 190,000 bu. There was a turn in provisions which landed prices higher at the close. There was the usual depression early. Pork went off to $9.15 September, to $lO.lO •January; lard to $5.92 and $6.05; ribs to $5.50 and $5.27. From rnese prices pork got strong upturn to $9.52% and $10.25 same months, lard tq $6.02% and $6.12%, ribs to $5.60 and $5.32%. Quotations were: Articles— High. Low. Close. Wheat—No. 2. Aug. 7. Aug 6 Aug. 67 $ .66% $ .66% $ .67 Sept 67% .66% .67% .68 Dec 70% .69% .70% .70% May 74% .73% .74% .74% Corn— Aug 39% .40% Sept4o% .39% .39% .40% Dec 33 .32% .32% .33% 33% .32% .33% .33% OatsAug2o% 20% Sept2o% .20% .20% .20% 0ct20% .20% .20% .20% .May 24 .24 .24% .24% Tork—--5ept9.52% 9.15 9.52% 9.32% Oct 9.60 9.45 9.60 9.40 * Jan 10.25 10.10 10.25 10.15 Lard— Sept6.o2% 5.92% 6.02% 5.95 0ct6.07% 5.97% 6.07% 6.02% Jan 6.12% 6.05 6.12% 6.07% Short ribs—--5ept5.57% 5.50 5.57% 5.55 Oct 5.65 5.55 5.65 ’ 5.60 Jan 5.32% 5.25 5.32% 5.27% Wall Street. New York, Aug.. B.—Speculation at the opening was dull, but steady. Values generally ranged lower after 10:15, and at 11 o’clock prices were % to 1% per -cent lower than at the close last night. The market was dull and generally steady after 11 o’clock, the only changes of moment being declines of 1% per cent in Pullman and Cotton Oil preferred and 1% in Erie Telegraph. The speculation at noon was quiet and steady. Money on call easy at 1 per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 3@4 per cent. Sterling exchange was firm, with actual business in bankers’ bills at 490%@490% for demand and at 489%@489% for sixty ■days; posted rates, 490 and 491. Commercial bills, 488%. Silver certificates, sales $20,000 at 66%. Bar silver, 66%. Mexican dollars, 53*4. Government bonds steady, except for new 4's, which are weak. Closing quotations were: Atchisonls Manhattan . ...114* 4 Am. Cotton Oil. 25% Missouri Pac... 37 Amer. Tobac. ...111% Michigan Cent. 101. Baltimore & ONorthern Pac Can. Pacific North Pac pfd C. B. & Q 90% N. Y. Central “C.,C.,C. & St. L.. 48% Northwestern. .100% Cordage 3% N. Y. &N. E... 56% Chicago Gas .... 58% N. American... 6 <hesap'k&O.... 21 Omaha 40% Del. & Hudson.. 130 Omaha pfd D. L. & W 162 Ont. & Western .... Diet Catl Fd C.. 21% Pacific Mail.... 29% Den & R G pfdPullman l7l Erie 8% Reading. . 17% East’n Illinoisßock Island.. . 78% East Tennesseeßichmond Ter Illinois Central Silver Cer 66% -Jersey Central Sugar Refinery. 114% Kan & Texpfd.. 37 St. Paul 70% Lead .... St. Paul pfd.... 128 L., N. A. & CTexas & Pacific .... L. & N 60% Union Pacific.. 13 Linseed Oil 29% Western Union. 92% Lake Erie & W.. 85% Wabash 8% L.E. &W. pfd. 81% Wabash pfd.... 21 Lake Shore ....150 Wiscon’n Cent.. 6% Government bonds stand at the following bid prices: Registered 25.... 96% Currency 6s, ’97.103 Registered 45.... 112 Currency 6e, ’98.106 Coupon 45112% Currency 6s, f 99.109 Currency 6s. ’95.100 Coupon 5s Currency 6s, ’96.101 Bs., ,115

Chicago Produce Market.

The following quotations are for large lots only; small quantities are' usually sold at advanced prices: Vegetables—Asparagus, home-grown.

50c per doz; beets, 65@75c per bu; cauliflower. $1 per crate of 1 doz; cu- ; cumbers, 15@20c per crate; green onions, j 20@25c per case, green peas, 65c per %- * bu sack; onions. 75@90c per 1%-bu sack: radishes. 25@75c per bu; string beans, green, 50 @ 60c per bu box; wax, 50@60c; i turnips, 25c per bu: tomatoes. 25@ i 30c per case of 4 baskets Apples, sl@ 1.75 per brl. Butter—Creameries, extra, . 19%c per lb: first, 18@19c; second. 15@ j 17c; third, 12(®14c; dairies, extra, 17c; 1 first, 14@15c; second, 10@12c; imitation I creameries, extra. 14c; ladles, first, ; 10@llc: second, 84?9c; packing stock, ! fresh, 9c; grease. 3fise. Live Poultry I —Turkeys, choice. S@B%c per lb: fair J to good, 7@7%c; chickens, hens, 9@9%c; ■ ducks, 'air to choice. 8c; geese. s3@4 ■ per doz. Beans—Peas end navy beans. ; hand-picked. [email protected] per bu; good. 1 clean, [email protected]; Lima beans. Califor- | ma, $4.87%@5 per 100 lbs. Cheese—- ; Young Americas, choice. 7@7%c; twins, ■ 7@7%c; Cheddars, 6%@7c; brick, 8c; I Limburger, B%c; Swiss, 12@12%c. Veal—Fancy calves, 8c per lb: fair to : good * ■ 7@7%c; small, thin, 4*>*s«e; I Eggs—. .able at il%@l2c per doz when I cases are returned: 12@12%c cases in- | eluded. ? Potatoes—Barrels, 90c@$l; I bulk stock, 30@’35c.

Live Stock. Chicago, Aug. 7.—Cattle—Receipts, 11,000. Common to strictly choice steers were wanted at [email protected], with the bulk of the sales at [email protected]. The Stocker and feeder trade was again characterized by great activity and firmness, most of the sales being made at $2.50@ 4 for steers weighing 575 to 1,150 pounds. Bulls sold at [email protected] and cows and heifers went at $1,[email protected], principally at [email protected] for canners and at $2.75@ 3.50 for fair to choice lots. Veal calves were in good supply and sold freely at [email protected] for good to choice kinds. Hogs—Receipts, 14,000. Th<d extreme range for the day was $4.25@5 for hogs weighing 200 lbs and upward and $4.70@ 5.35 for lightweights. Packing hogs sold largely at [email protected], shipping lots at [email protected], and lightweights at s4.9p@ 5.10. Sheep—Receipts. 14.000. Inferior to extra sheep were quotable at [email protected], few selling above $3.50. while westerns sold in large numbers at [email protected], with an occasoional sale at a higher price. Spring lambs found buyers at $2.50@ 5.50, few going below $4.50.

Wheat and Corn. Closing prices of wheat and corn at the following-named cities were: Wheat—New York—August. 72%e; September, 73c: December, 75c. St. Louis —September. *®%c; December, 70%c. Dulu.th—Cash, 68%c: September. 66c; Minneapolis—Cash, 66%c; September. 63%c. Baltimore—August, 69%c: September, 70%e. Toledo—Cash. 71%c; September, 72c. Milwaukee—Cash. 67%c; September, 68%c. Detroit—Cash. 71%e; September, 72%c. Corn—New York—August. 46%c: September, 45%c. St. Louis—September, 38%c; December, 28%c. Baltimore—August, 46%c; September, 45%c. Liverpool. Liverpool. Aug. 7. Wheat—Spot, No. 2 red winter, 5s 6d; No. 2 red spring, 5s 9%d; No. 1 hard Manitoba, 5s 7d; No. 1 California, 5s sd. Futures, August, 5s 5%d; September, 5s 5%d; October, 5s 6d; November, 5s 6%d; December, 5s 7d: January, 5s 7%d. Corn —Spot American mixed, new, 4s 2%d. Futures, August, 3s 10%d: November, 3s lid; December, 3s 10%d; January, 3s 7%d. Flour—St. Louis fancy winter, 7s 3d. New York. New York, Aug. 7.—Butter—Receipts, 6,000 pkgs; western dairy, 10@13c; western creamery. 13@20c; Elgins, 20c. Cheese—Receipts, 6.277 pkgs; state, large common to fancy, s%<?’%c; small. 6% @B*4c; part skims, 2@5%c; full skims, 1%@1%C. Eggs—Receipts, 7,546 pkgs: state and Pennsylvania. i4@ls%c; western. 13@14%c. Coffee—No. 7. 16*4c. Peoria. Peoria, Aug. 7.—Corn—No. 2, 39%0>; No. 3. 38%c. Oats—No. 2 white, 24c; No. 3 white, 23c. Rye—Dull, nominal. Whis-ky-Finished goods on the basis of $1.22 for highwines. Receipts—Wheat, 600 bu; corn. 27,900 bu: oats, 63,500 bu; rye and barley, none. Shipments—A 7 heat, 9,600 bu; corn, 13,500 bu; oats, 43,000 bu; rye and barley, none. Toledo. Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 7.—Cash. August. 71%c bid: September, 72c; December, 73%c bid; No. 3 soft. 66%c; No. 4 spot, 64c. Corn —Cash, 40%c asked; September, 40%c. Oats—Cash, 2%c asked; September, 21%c.

May Abandon Fort Buford.

Washington, Aug. 7.—The suggestion has been made that Fort Buford, North Dakota, be abandoned and the troops now there, two companies, sent to Fort Harrison, near Helena, Mont., and to Fort Assiniboine, Mont. It is probable that the post at Fort Yates, N. D„ will be abandoned in time, but not until another post is built at Bismarck.

Yacht May Have Been Sunk.

New York, Aug. 7.—The Herald’s Tampa, (Fla.) special says that a private letter from Havana says that an American yacht, the Ellimore, is reported missing. It had a party of tourists on board to some South American port. As there has been no storm, it is feared she has been sunk by a Spanish man-of-war.

Englishmen Buy Mines.

New York, Aug. 7. —A morning paper says it was reported yesterday that Mr. Hamilton Smith, the mining expert of the exploration company of London, had concluded negotiations for the purchase of a controlling interest in the Anaconda mine of Montana as well as for other mining interests in that state.

Noted Composer Dead.

Chicago, Aug. 7.—Telegrams received today by the members of the family of Dr. George F. Root, the author of many noted war songs, announce his death, which occurred at Bailey’s island, off Portland, Me. He expired Tuesday afternoon In the presence of his wife and one daughter.

Killed In an Elevator Accident.

Toronto, Ont., Aug. 7.—An elevator accident yesterday afternoon at the wholesale warehouse of W. C. Gage & Co., 54 Front street, west, resulted In the death of Charles Lowe and James Welch, who were engaged in repairing the freight hoist.

THE PEOPLE S PILOT, RENSSELAER, IND., THURSDAY. AUG 8. 1895

WERE WARNED IN TIME.

Americans in China Saved by Minister Denby’s Foresight. Washington. Aug. B.—The United States anticipated Great Britain in taking the most energetic steps for the protection of the American missionaries in China. United States Minister Denby toward the close of June made a sweeping and peremptory demand upon the Chinese government, similar to that made yesterday by the British minister to Pekin, for the fullest protection for

CHARLES DENBY.

all Americans living in China; for redress for the depredations cimmitted upon their property and persons, and finally, for the capital punishment of the perpetrators, and in consequence, in all of the recent outrages committed upon the missionaries in China not one American was killed or injured, and while some American mission property was destroyed, it will doubtless be promptly paid for. In view of the energetic course which Mr. Denby has already adopted the state department has not deemed it- necessary to send him further instructions for his guidance. He has already been authorized to confer freely with Admiral Carpenter, the commanded of our naval forces in Chinese waters, and the admiral in turn has been instructed by the secretary of the navy to lend all proper assistance for the protection of Americans.

MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATS.

State Convention Assembled at Jackson —The Proceedings. Jackson, Miss., Aug. 8. —The democratic state convention was called to order here at 12:10 yesterday by Chairman Booth. Senator J. Z. George was chosen permanent chairman. J. H. McLaurin was unanimously nominated for governor. The first ballot for lieutenant governor resulted in the nomination of J. H. Jones. J. L. Power of Hinds, a local favorite, was named for secretary of state on the first ballot. Col. W. D. Holder was nominated for auditor, and A. O. May of Simpson for treasurer, after which a recess until 9 p. m. was taken. At the evening session there was a fight on the nomination for attorney-general. Seven ballots were taken without result. Incorporated in the report of the committee on resolutions were the resolutions adopted at the convention of the silver democrats of Missouri at Pertle Springs, and they were adopted as the declarations of the Mississippi convention. The convention adjourned until this morning.

Another Million for Europe.

New York, Aug. B.—W. H. Crossman & Bro., coffee merchants, who have already sent away $2,000,000 in gold, withdrew $1,000,000 more from the sub-treas-ury yesterday for shipment on the Augusta Victoria to-day. Handy & Harmon, bullion brokers, will send on the same vessel $175,000 gold bullion, which comes from western smelters. The latter shipment, of course, does not affect the treasury reserve.

Miss Flagler Gives a Bond.

Washington, Aug. B.—Miss Elizabeth Flagler, who shot and killed Ernest Green a few days ago, surrendered herself in the District Criminal Court, and was released on SIO,OOO bail to await the action of the grand jury. It Is stated that this action is in accordance with an agreement made by the prosecution and the defense immediately following the verdict of the coroner’s jury.

Killed by an Insane Man.

Bloomington, HL, Aug. B.—Section Foreman Edward Studz, in charge of the tracks of the Alton road from Bloomington to Normal, was shot and killed yesterday by Jacob Alexander Sproyer, a member of his section gang. The shooting occurred about 6 o’clock, at the Bloomington House. It is believed that the assassin was insane, as no cause can be assigned for the deed.

May Abandon Fort Buford.

Washington, Aug. B.—The suggestion has been made that Fort Buford, North Dakota, be abandoned and the troops now there, two companies, sent to Fort Harrison, near Helena, Mont., and to Fort Assiniboine, Mont. It is probable that the post at Fort Yates, N. D., will be abandoned in time, but not until another post is built at Bismarck.

Murder Mystery In San Francisco.

San Francisco, Cal., Aug. B.—The police have another murder mystery to unravel. A stranger was found dying from gas asphyxiation in a room in a house of unsavory reputation. Nothing was found on the man’s person to give any clew to his Identity. His pockets were turned inside out and it was evident he had been robbed.

Noted Composer Dead.

Chicago, Aug. B.—Telegrams received today by the members of the family of Dr. George F. Root, the author of many noted war songs, announce his death, which occurred at Bailey’s island, off Portland, Me. He expired Tuesday afternoon in the presence of his wife and one daughter.

Spain Sends More Troops.

Havana, Aug. B.—lt is now thought probable that the re-enforcements of Spanish troops to be sent to Cuba will number 30,000 men.

Seventy-five Houses Burn.

Halifax, Aug. B.—Seventy-five buildings were destroyed by fire at Spring Hill, N. S„ last evening. Loss. 1100.000.

NEW MEXICO WRECK

MEAGER REPORTS OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Disaster on the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad —Twelve Person. Reported Killed and Twenty-five Wounded —Relief Train Goes to the Scene. Albuquerque. N. M., Aug. S. —An awful accident occurred on the Atlantic & Pacific railroad, Grant Station, about 6 o’clock last evening. The nearest telegraph station is twenty miles from the point at which the wreck occurred, and it is impossible to get the details at this hour. All that is positively known is that two sleeping cars and two day coaches of the train which left San Francisco Monday evening went into the ditch at the point named, and the railroad confpany sent to Albuquerque for all the physicians who could go. The relief train left here at 9 o’clock, but owing to the condition of the road, on account of frequent washouts, cannot get there in less than four hours. It is reported that twelve people are killed and twenty-five wounded.

ABSTAINERS IN NEW YORK.

Mgr. Satolli Takes Part in the Jubilee of the I nion. New York. Aug. 8. —The Columbus hall of the Paulists was filled to overflowing yesterday witli delegates representing nearly 70,000 members of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. This was the silver jubilee of the organization, the first state union having been brought into existence in Connecticut in 1870. In the morning the delegates marched to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Here there was a celebration of solemn high pontifical mass. Mgr. Satolli, the papal delegate, was the pontifieant, Archbishop Corrigan and several visiting prelates assisting. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia preached the sermon and made a strong plea for total abstinence. When the delegates came together again at 2 o’clock General Secretary Doyle presented his annual report, showing a total membership of nearly 70,000, of which nearly 10,000 had been added since the beginning of the year.

NEGROES CAN RETURN.

Trouble at Spring Valley, 111., Said to Be Over. Spring Valley, HL, Aug. B.—State troops, for the present at least, will not be ordered in this town. Peace has been declared, and the miners of Spring Valley yesterday adopted resolutions declaring that all men were free and equal, and that the negroes could return. Colonel Bayle, Gov. Altgeld's representative, was Informed by Sheriff Clark, Superintendent Dalzell and other citisens, miners and public officers, that no one had as yet been killed. All admitted, however, that 100 citizens, all colored, had been driven from their homes by a mob composed of Italian, Polish, Bavarian and Hungarian miners. Many shots were fired, and some colored miners were wounded and brutally beaten in the melee, These negroes, men, women and children, had been assailed and ruthlessly driven from their homes and forced to go to Seatonville. As to this outrage all were agreed, but that any one had been killed or fatally wounded born coal company officials, miners and officers of the law denied.

Holmes' Fate in the Balance.

Chicago, Aug. B.—lt will be decided today or tomorrow just what steps will be taken to bring H. H. Holmes to account for his many crimes. Detective Geyer, who has been working on the Pitzel murders and who has been in Philadelphia for the last few days in conference with District Attorney Graham; left for Chicago last night and will arrive here some time today. He will have a conference with Chief Badenoch and State's Attorney Kern for the purpose of going through all the evidence which has been gathered here against Holmes. The Philadelphia detective will bring a carefully prepared resume of the evidence against Holmes at Philadelphia and Toronto, and after a comparison of notes it will be decided what Is the next best move to make against the man accused of so many crimes.

Provisional Government Named.

Havana, Aug. B.—Reports from the rebel headquarters In Baire confirm the rumored foundation of a provisional government in the valley of the Yara. General Bartolome Masso, nominated by the general in chief, Maximo Gomez, was proclaimed as president by the revolutionary forces simultaneously in the central provinces and the department of the east.

New Census to Be Taken.

Milwaukee. Wis., Aug B.—Milwaukee is to have a new census, and it is confidently believed that it will show that this city has a population far in excels of 247,130, the figures announced by City Clerk Anderson, w’ho a few days ago completed his enumeration. The recount will cost about $2,800, and the expense borne by the state.

Taylor Money Paid Over.

Pierre, S. D., Aug. B.—C. F. McCoy turned over to Attorney-General Crawford SIOO,OOO yesterday, as promised when defaulting Treasurer Taylor returned to the state. The money was paid at noon. Taylor and his wife are here. The trial will begin on the 13th Inst. Taylor secured the money In Chicago.

Five Burned to Death.

Whitesburg, Ky., Aug. B.—News has reached here from Blgston's Gap, Va., of the burning of EH Hix and four children. Hix had come home drunk and built a fire In the kitchen, which in some way set the house on fire in the night. Mrs. Hix rescued one of her five children.

Big Match Race Postponed,

Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. B.—The match between Robert J. and Joe Patchen drew out a big attendance yesterday, but on account of the strong wind down the stretch the race was postponed until today, when it will be paced after the two unfinished races from yesterday’s card.

NOMINATE JUDGE BABB.

lowa Democrats Declare Against the Free Stiver Idea. Marshalltown, lowa, Aug. B.—The democratic state convention, the second which has been held here in seventeen years, was called to order in the Odean Opera House by Chairman Howard at 10:30 o’clock yesterday. The convention contains 1,079 delegates, and every county is fully represented. From the first ;t was evident that there would be a hot fight on silver. The Rev. Father Linehan of the Catholic church in this city opened the meeting with prayer. Mayor Pierce, the ’ Kid” Mayor of Marshalltown, made an address of wel-

JUDGE W. I. BABB.

come. Judge Nathaniel French of Davenport was made temporary chairman, and addressed the convention for nearly two hours. He stirred up the blood of the silver men in an exhaustive discussion of the money question, taking the position of Grover Cleveland and indorsing his policy. At the outset of his speech Mr. French reviewed the history of the prohibition question in lowa for the past thirteen years, and spoke of the political significance, saying that the democrats of the state were confronted with the same problem—to eliminate the prohibitory liquor amendment—and must repeat their pledges made thirteen years ago. The majority report of the committee on resolutions was read, reaffirming the national platform of 1892, Indorsing the money plank therein adopted, condemning the cowardice of the republican party in the recent state convention in Ignoring state issues, urging a repeal of the mulct law and the enactment of a local option measure, and demanding that state Institutions be governed by a single non-partisan board of control, and favoring the speedy completion of the Hennepin canal. The minority report was then introduced, touching only the financial question and being an Indorsement of the 16 to 1 free-colnage idea. Fiery speeches were made, and the uproar at times was furious. Finally a ballot was tak-n and the “sound money” advocates were shown to be In the lead by a vote of 651% to 420%. Judge Babb, after being nominated for governor by acclamation, made a brief speech of acceptance. Ex-Gov. Bestow was nominated for lieutenantgovernor, Lyman B. Parshall of Maquoketa for state superintendent of schools, Col. George James of Dubuque for railroad commissioner and Senator Thomas A. Harper of Des Moines for Supreme court judge. The convention adjourned about 6 o’clock.

The financial plank of the platform is as follows: “We reaffirm the following portion of the seventh plank of the last national democratic convention. We hold to the use of both gold and silver as the standard money of the country, and to coin both gold and sliver without discrimination against either metal or charge for mintage; but the dollar unit of coinage of both metals must be of equal Intrinsic and exchangeable value, or be adjusted by international agreement or by such safeguards of legislation as shall insure the maintenance of the parity of the two metals and the equal power of every dollar at all times, and we demand the paper currency shall be kept at par with and redeemable in such coin. We insist upon this policy as especially necessary for protection of farmers and laboring classes, the first and most defenseless victims of unstable money and fluctuating currency.’ ”

Honor Memory of Marquette.

St. Ignace, Mich., Aug. B.—Father Marquette’s memory was honored here yesterday by citizens of Michigan !n a celebration in recognition of the mis-sionary-explorer's services to humanity. The town was full of strangers and its buildings were universally decorated. The parade in the afternoon proceeded to the tent on the bluff adjacent to the missionary’s grave. Among the speakers of the day were Guv. Rich, William M. Springer of Illinois, T, A. E. Weadock of Bay City, Don M. Dickinson, and local citizens.

Denver Water Rates Fixed.

Denver, Aug. B.—At the meeting of the board of supervisors last night the water ordinance prepared by Mayor McMurray and his committee was passed. It is based upon an average of the rates charged in Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis. The ordinance has been Considerably amended since first prepared, avoiding certain inconsistencies. It is supposed to conform with the contract made five years ago. The ordinance now goes to the aidermen.

Fourteen Jurors to Be Sworn In.

San Francisco, Cal., Aug. B.—District Attorney Barnes announces that for the purpose of avoiding delays that might arise from the sickness or death of jurors a jury of fourteen members will be impaneled to try Durrant. The two extra jurors will attend the trial, but will take no part in' formulating a verdict unless called upon to act as alternates. The law authorizing the swearing of extra jurors was passed two years ago.

Central American Republics.

Washington, Aug. B.—Minister Guzman is the only representative of the Central American republics at Washington now, and he has been unable to leave here owing to complication at Nicaragua, which rendered, his presence necessary at the capital of the United States. He is not inclined to believe there is anything in th* report thaj Barrios will become president of the five republics of Central America, and bases his opinion on a good foundation.

BASEBALL REPORT.

Games Plaved Yesterday in the Various League*. The following were the games played in the National league yesterday: At Cincinnati— Cincinnati ....0 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 Chicago ......0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 o—s At Pittsburg— Pittsburg ...,2 0 11 0 1 0 4 0 *—lß St. Louis ....0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 At New YorkNew York ...3 0202200 *—9 Washington .0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 o—3 At Baltimore— Baltimore ....1001203 0 *—7 Philadelphia .3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 o—6 At Cleveland— Cleveland ....0 10 0 0 0 2 1 5 ‘—lß Louisville ...0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 I—3 Second game— Cleveland ....0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 •—5 Louisville ....0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 —3. Ram prevented the game with Brooklyn at Boston yesterday. Games are scheduled to-day as follows: Cleveland at Chicago. Brooklyn at Boston, Washington at New York, Baltimore at Philadelphia, Louisville at Pittsburg, and St. Louis at Cincinnati. Western League. At Grand Rapids—lndianapolis 16, Grand Rapids 3. At Minneapolis. Minn.’—Minneapolis 8, Kansas City 5. Second game—Minneapolis 17, Kansas City 7. At St. Paul. Minn.—St. Paul 19, Milwaukee 8. At Detroit. Mich.—Detroit 4. Terre Haute 0. Second game—Detroit 5, Terre Haute 4. Western Associatlon President W. W. Kent of the Western Baseball association denies the report of the transfer of Jacksonville’s franchise to Bloomington. All interested hr the club here say it will play the season out in Jacksonville. Game yesterday—Lincoln 5, Jacksonville 0. At Rockford. HL—Rockford 3 Des Moines 2. Second game—Rockford 10, Des Moines 8. At Quincy, 111, -Denver 13, Quincy 6. At Peoria, Ill.— Peoria 14, St. Joseph 5. Michigan State T.eagce. - At Port Huron, Mich.—Port Huron 4, Owosso 2. Second game—Port Huron 11, Owosso 5. At Lansing, Mich Lansing 4. Adrian 3. Second game—Adrian 9, Lansing 7.

Railroad Detective Killed.

Telluride, Colo., Aug. B.—James Clark, aged 54, an employe in the detective service of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad; ex-town marshal and exdeputy sheriff, was murdered while walking down the street In company with “Mexican Sam" early yesterday. The assassin was hidden in an aperture between buildings, and when Clark was fifty feet distant he jumped on the sidewalk with a Winchester and fired. The assassin escaped.

Rebuked the Councilmen.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. B.—After convincing the ten members of the city council who defied the laws and the court’s orders on last Friday that they acted without a precedent, and that they were really in contempt of court, Judge Hopewell dismissed them with a severe rebuke. The council had been ordered by the Court not to approve the bonds of the new police Commissioners, but had done so in defiance of the order.

Big Army for Abyssinia.

Rome, Aug. B.—ll Corrlere says that a conference has been held between the premier, Signor Crispl; the minister of foreign affairs, Baron Blanc; the minister of war, Gen. Mocennl, and Gen. Baratoerl, the commander of the Italian forces In Africa, who is at present in this city, and that it has been decided to send an expedition of 20,000 men to Abyssinia in October.

Chinese Minister Degraded.

Pekin, Aug. B.—Hsu Yung Yi, the chief minister of the Tsung Li Yamen (Chinese foreign office), has been dismissed, owing chiefly to the part which he took in the negotiations for the Russian loan and in the convention recently arrived at between China and France, by which the latter country was granted great concessions.

Activity in Panama Canal Circles.

Colon, Colombia, Aug. B.—Advices received here from Paris announce considerable activity in that city regarding Panama canal matters. As already cabled, a large number of laborers are required for work on the isthmus. The rate offered them, however, is only equal to 42 cents in gold. Mechanics are paid in proportion.

Last Census Cost $10,531,142.

Washington, Aug. B.—Carroll D. Wright, United States commissioner of labor, has forwarded to the secretary of the Interior his report on the operations of the eleventh census during thw fiscal year' 1894-5. The report places the total cost of the census up to date at $10,531,142. The work will be completed during the calendar year.

Gov. Budd Precariously Ill.

Stockton, Cal., Aug. B.—Gov. Budd, who is confined to his home in this city, is reported by his physician, Dr. Sargent, to be in a precarious condition. His ailment is meningitis and he suffers intense pain at the base of the brain. His illness is ascribed to mental strain and excessive heat.

Ex-Justice Strong Badly Hurt.

Washington, Aug. B.—Word reaches this city of the precarious illness of Justice Strong of the Supreme Court, retired, at Lake Minewske, N. Y., where illness is due to the results of a fall down a flight of steps, when he received some internal injuries.

London Times Crop Estimate.

London, Aug. B.—The Times publishes a report of the estimated condition of the crops on August Ist. Taking 100 as the normal standard, wheat Is placed at 78 barley, 86; oats. 80: potatoes, 95; beans, peas and roots, 75; grass and hops, 74.

To Nominate Oct. 2.

Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. B.—The Republican State central committee met yesterday and arranged for the state convention to be held at Lincoln October 2d. • Other routine business was transacted. A Supreme Court justice and regent of the university are to be elected.

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