People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1895 — Page 6

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IN THE FACE OF DEATH

HARRY HAYWARD JESTS ON THE SCAFFOLD. Htt th« Slightest Evidence of Fear Shown by the Man Who Flottced th» C®ld Blooded Murder of Catherine Gins — Bis Last Words. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 11.—With a gambler’s phrase upon his lips and a cold smile upon his face, Harry Hayward, the murderer of Catherine Ging, faced the Eternal this morning. “Pull her tight; I’ll stand pat.” Those were the last words he uttered as the deputy, with blanched face and trembling hands, pulled the well-soaped noose as tightly as possible about the murderer’s neck as he could, in order that death might come tne more quickly and the more surely. ' It was 2:12 o’clock when Sheriff Holmberg pulled the lever and thus released the trap upon which Hayward stood. In just thirteen minutes County Physiciati Frank Burton declared that the swinging figure, in which not a movement or struggle had been observed, was that of a dead man. The coolest man at his own execution was Harry Hayward. Not a man of the little knot of privileged spectators who had kept a long vigil in the big, gray room but whose heart thumped more

HARRY HAYWARD.

loudly and importunately than that one which was so soon to cease its beating; not a face but turned more ghastly than his in the grewsome light. It was a scene never to be forgotten when atjast, after what had seemed endless hours of waiting, the death march appeared at the door. The one gas jet,had been turned off and the room was illumined only by a locomotive headlight suspended about four feet from the floor opposite the scaffold, .The huge cotie of light threw a, horrid, distorted shadow of the engine of death on the rough, whitewashed stone wall behind. A deputy had carefully chalked two circles where the f :et of the doomed man were to stand and had outlined the trap that there might be no mistake in the uncertain light. The chief deputy mounted the scaffold, where Warden Wolfe of the state penitentiary, ex-Sheriff William Brackett end Sheriff Chappell of St. Paul were already waiting, and directed that every hat be removed and that there be no smoking. The prisoner had been made ready in his cell-room, his black silk robe had been put on and the black cap adjusted. Suddenly the door was thrown wide open and the sound of an Inarticulate yell floated in fresh from the cell room, where the prisoner’s comrades were taking their farewell; then three hoarse cheers for Sheriff Holmberg, led by Hayward himself, and ending with “He’s all right!”

It was awful to hear such a demonstration led by a man on his way to meet death. As its echoes died away Harry Hayward entered the death chamber with the same easy stride that> marked his prdmenades when he was a swagger youth in society. “Good evening, gentlemen,” said h* in clear, even tones, as he bowed his way into the room, wearing his sombeif garb so jauntily that its was forgotten. As he made his way uj the scaffold he tripped on the unaccustomed gown. This amused him and he laughed althe first step. As he strode upon thf trap the deputies looked more likf frightened children hanging to a parem than officers of the law. Carefully plac ing his feet on the marked spots, h& drew his splendid figure to its greatest height and glanced about with a calm face, occasionally brightened by a smile of recognition as he descried some friend in the crowd. Upon being asked if he had anything to say, he replied in a careless, drawling tone: "Well, yes." He moistened his lips with his tongue. “Well, to you all,” he began, “there has been a good deal of curiosity and wonder at my action and some ol you think that I am a very devil”—with a peculiar drawling accent on the first syllable of that word —“and if you all knew my whole life you would think so all the more. I have dictated the full statement to-day on all my life te Mr. Edward Goodsell, Mr. J. T. Man nix and a stenographer—let’s see what’s the stenographer’s name?” Hayward peered down over the edgi of his scaffold as if expecting some ono to answer. “Where’s Uline?” he went on, somewhat disconnectedly. “Uline here? I promised to take his dog with me under my arm to mak£ him a record. It would be a good thing for the dog. Doyle, you told me to bow to you. Where are you? Aren’t you here? I can’t see you,” and the speaker peered about for the detective. “I’m here, Harry,” called out Doyle. “Well, then, good-evening, Mr. Doyle," said the prisoner, smiling graciously and bowing. Then, taking another tack, he called out, “Clemens, did you get that ticket?” A hat was shoved up into the cone at light ia assent. "Ah. that’s good, Man nix—let me see

bow,” and Hayward hesitated, with the smbarrassment of a man who has forgotten his speech. “Take your time,” said Sheriff Holmberg. “Let me see now. I certainly had something to say to Mannix, becaue* I have always entertained the kindest feelings for him. Joe, remind me of what it was; you know I have been having trouble with my memory lately.” “Say nothing more in that line,” came in low, distinct tones from Mannix. “You are about to meet your God and should express here your forgiveness for your brother as you did so nobly for me today and, with thoughts of your mother and father before you, should act as you have during the last forty-eight hours, meeting death manfully and forgiving all those toward whom you have borne any ill-will up to this time.” “Forgive him?” said Harry, as Mannix finished. “Well, I have freely forgiven him for any imaginary wrongs he thinks he has done me. He has done me no wrong. I have done him a great wrong. I forgive him freely. Father Cleary, Father Timothy and Father Christy have taken great interest in me and they have exerted themselves greatly about my spiritual welfare. 1 have the greatest respect for each of them. For John Day Smith, my lawyer, also. He is a good man and a Christian, as well as a lawyer, and I have promised him to say something here tonight which I should probably not have said of my own accord.” With an effort, Hayward turned his eyes upward and repeated, in a strident, meaningless voice, quite different from the conversational one he had been using: “Oh, God, for Christ's sake, forgive all my sins!” An empty mockery that, or the cry of a soul unused to prayer. Later events showed it to be probably the former — just to keep a promise. “On,” resumed Harry, dropping back to his former easy tone, “is Goodsell here?”

When told that Goodsell was absent he continued: “Well, Dr. Burton, I think I have something to say to you.” What it was will never be known, for the doctor stopped him with the suggestion that he had better not say anything. Hayward stood a moment in thought as if telling the names of those he wished to remember in his last words. Satisfied apparently that all had been done that he had intended, he half-turned his head and flung it back over his shoulders. “I guess that’s all. Now, Phil Megaarden, go ahead.” The straps were quickly adjusted. As the noose settled down over his head he said: “Let's see, where does the knot go—under the right ear? No, it’s the left, isn’t it? Please pull it tight. That’s good. Keep your courage up, gentlemen.” The prisoner’s face purpled slightly as the noose tightened and the visor of the black cap was turned down. It was Harry’s last glimpse of earth “Pull her tight; I’ll stand pat,” he said. Megaarden stepped back, raised his hand in the fatal signal, and like a shot the body dropped through the open trap. There was not a tremor or struggle and the spectators waited breathlessly while the doctor listened to the fluttering heart. Thirteen long minutes passed. Dr Burton stepped back and the spectators began to file out. A deputy loosened the strap that bound his hands. They fell inert at the side of the body. Harry Hayward was dead.

Will Send a Crew to England.

Ithaca, N. Y., Dec. 11. —Dean White, the faculty advisory member of the athletic council of Cornell university, says: “I agree with the growing sentiment among Cornellians that a crew r should be sent to Henley for the purpose o! clearing up our record over there. I think we did right in entering for the visitors’ grand challenge cup in Englang last year, except that we erred in taking only twelve men over to choose from. If we go again we Will take twenty candidates or more along and will profit much from our former experience with the climate and training.”

Indiana Democrats Gather.

Indianapolis, Dec. 11. —Representative democrats from every congressional district in the state are here in force to-day for two purposes, one to attend the first annual meeting of the Jackson League, which was formed a year ago, and the other to consult with the members of the state central committee, a meeting of which has also been called for to-day. These gatherings are the first step in the organization of the party for the campaign next year, it being the prevailing opinion that the democrats should imitate the republicans by getting into campaign harness without delay.

To Discuss Protection.

London, Dec. 11. —The home secretary has appointed a committee to inquire into the conditions injurious to health or dangerous to the life and limb of workers in a large variety of industries. Among the trades to be investigated is that of sole-stitching by American machinery. The committee includes H. J. Tenant, a member of parliament; Dr. Oliver, a prominent physician, and Miss Nannie Abrahams, a government inspector of factories. The committee is holding its sessions in secret.

Old Legislator Dying.

Wellston, Ohio, Dec. 11. —H. S. Bundy, ex-congressman from this district and father-in-law of the Hon. J. B. Foraker, is dying. He was a member of the first Ohio legislature.

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT, RENSSELAER, IND., THURSDAY DEC. 12, 1895.

WILL NOT RESIGN.

AMBASSADOR BAYARD TO STICK TO HIS POST. He Decline* to Discos* the Impeachment Resolution —Strike of HritDh Bhipbolders Settled —France Bbnte Out American Tinned Heats. London, Dec. 11. —The United States embassy was besieged today by newspaper reporters anxious to obtain the views of Ambassador Bayard upon the demand for his impeachment which was made in the house of representatives at Washington by Congressman William E. Barrett, of Massachusetts, on the ground that he had insulted in the country to which he is accredited the people he represents in speeches delivered at Boston, England, and at Edinburgh, Scotland, on Aug. 2 and Nov. 7, respectively. But all attempts to induce Mr. Bayard or his staff to discuss the matter failed, while the British officials also declined to make any statements on the subject. Although Mr. Bayard refuses to be interviewed regarding the action of Mr. Barrett, he has said that he does not intend to tender his resignation.

BIG STRIKE SETTLED.

British Shipbuilders Granted an Increase of Wage*. Glasgow, Dec. 11.—The great shipbuilding strike has been settled. The masters have agreed to grant the Clyde men a shilling a week advance immediately and another shilling advance in February. The strike has also been settled in Belfast, where the men will get a shilling advance in February. The settlement was undoubtedly brought about by the fact that both the Clyde and other ship-building firms were in danger of losing important contracts to build foreign warships, orders for which have already been transferred to German concerns. Chance Among Russian Officials. St. Petersburg, Dec. 11.—General von Wahl has been appointed Governor of Nini Novgorod. His successor as prefect of St. Petersburg will be Kleygels, police master of Warsaw'. Count Vor-onizoff-Dashffoff, minister of the imperial house and imperial dominions and aid-de-camp of the czar, is ill. American Tinned Meats Barred. Paris, Dec. 11. —The chamber of oeputies, after the discussion of the milicary budget, decided that, except under unusual circumstances, no more tinned meats are to be supplied to the army after Jan. 1, 1897, except such as are manufactured in France or in the French colonies. Dervishes on a Said. Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 11. —A band of dervishes, mounted on camels, has raided, plundered and partially burned Anendan, north of Wady Haifa. A detachment of cavalry has been sent in pursuit of the dervishes.

RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.

President Mcßride Also Talks on the Eight-Hour Question. New York, Dec. 11. —At this morning’s session of the American Federation of Labor a supplementary report from President Mcßride was submitted and referred to appropriate committees. This was said on the question of immigration: “Inasmuch as the last convention decided that no future restriction of immigration was needed, except in the work of keeping out such laborers as come herb under contract, all criminals other than political and such persons as are likely to become a public charge, It would be well for this convention to give some attention to the adoption of methods by which assistance can be given to government officials who seek to ferret out and punish those who violate the alien labor law.” The question of shorter workdays was touched upon as follows: “The supply of labor in this country is greater than the demand for it; hence the power of production exceeds the force of consumption. Surplus labor is used as a lever to reduce wages, lengthen the hours of labor and increase the burden of toil on the part of the employed. Our workdays should be short enough to permit the employment of every wageworker in the land. At this time the establishment of an eight-day workday would secure such a system by giving more days’ work and employing more workers, by providing more leisure and less idleness, by forcing production and stimulating consumption through means of pur/ chase being provided for all who lahsc. “An elaborate argument is not needed to convince you that our workingmen and women have not received a fair share of the benefits accruing from invention of machinery, either in increased pay or in a decreased number of hours they are required to labor for a day’s pay. You will readily agree with the decision reached by the last convention that a shorter workday is needed to ameliorate the conditions in life of our wage-workers. I desire to remind you, however, that is is now your duty to determine upon the feasibility of inaugurating a movement to establish the eight-hour workday, rather than to consider the beneficent results which would follow its accomplishments; to determine whether a fight shall be waged for its establishment, and, if you so conclude to provide for a campaign in which one or all of our affiliated organizations may become direct participants.”

WILL MEET AT ST. LOUIS.

Vstlossl Republican Convention Cnptured by That City. Washington, Dec. 11.—The Republican National will be held it St. Louis on June 16 next That was :he decision reached by the Republican National Committee assembled here yesterday, after spirited balloting lasting two hours. The successive ballots ire shown as follows: 3t. Louis 13 14 18 22 29 San Francisco 20 19 19 19 16 Pittsburg ... 9 9 9 1 0 Chicago.... 8 8 9 9 6 New York 1 0 .» 0 0

The morning w r as spenc in hearing speeches in behalf of the contending cities, the doors being open to the various contesting delrg tons. This concluded, the committee began its ifternoon session behind closed doors. The first important question of the afternoon was the fixing of the date cf the convention. The Executive Committee reported a resolution favoring June 16. This was amended by Committeeman Lannan of Utah in favor of August 18. There was sharp debate. and Mr. De Young of California finally proposed a compromise between lune and August—viz., July. The De Young and Lannan amendments were both defeated, and then, by a practically unanimous vote, tne date was fixed at Jipe 16. Then came the main contest between the cities. There was much excitement as the ballots proceeded, the committeemen from the interested sections hurrying about and seeking to effect combinations. At the outset San Francisco secured one more than the nineteen claimed from the first. The announcement of her lead was greeted with enthusiasm when it reached the outer corridors. The strength of St. Louis was somewhat greater than had been expected. While neither Pittsburg nor Chicago made the showing anticipated, St. Louis gained steadily on each ballot. San Francisco sought to meet this by drawing the votes of Chicago, but without avail. The first serious break occurred when David Martin of Pennsylvania led the Pittsburg forces toward St. Louis. On the fourth and last formal ballot the San Francisco forces broke for the first time, Michigan, Wyoming and Connecticut going to St. Louis. That settled it, and gave St. Louis the convention. The choice was made unanimous on motion of Mr. De Young of San Francisco.

MASSACRED BY INDIANS.

Entire Family Killed by Redskins Near Fort Bower, N. Y. Deming, N. M., Dec. 11.—Another murder of a family is reported from the San Simeon Valley in Arizona by the renegade band of Indians from the San Carlos reservation. A father, mother and thyeeychildren were slain on Thursday follPving the killing of Merrill and his daughter. They were Germans who had recently come to this section from the East Cor the purpose of taking up a,,homestead. The killing is reported to have occurred near Fort Bower, recently abandoned by the-United States troops. Nothing can be learned of the movements of the soldiers’ and cowboys’ posses. A detachment of the First Cavalry from Fort Bayard is stationed at Stein’s Pass to prevent the escape of the band into Old Mexico over the old Geronimo trail.

Indiana Racing Law Is Valid.

Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 11.—The Supreme court decided yesterday for the second time that the Sellers law regulating horse racing in this state was valid. The decision is a new branch of the Roby case. The horse-racing people appealed from the interlocutory order of the Lake Circuit court restraining horse racing on the Roby track. In additionally holding that the Sellers law is valid the Supreme court has reassured the managers of the Indiana tracks that they can go ahead and race if they only conform to the letter of the law.

Bimetallic Conference at Paris.

Paris, Dec. 11. —The conference of the bimetallic leagues of Great Britain, Prance and Germany opened here yesterday. M. Loubet, president of the French Bimetallic League, presided. The object of the conference is to draft a resolution regarding bimetallism which will be submitted to the parliaments of the three countries. The terms of the resolution as drafted will be submitted for the consideration of the delegates/today. President Faure will receive/the delegates Friday next.

Democrats Carry the City of Boston.

Boston, Mass., Dec. 11. —Victory perched on the banners of the Democrats yesterday. Josiah Quincy was elected mayor over Edwin U. Curtis, /the present Republican incumbent, by 4,376 plurality. Seven Democratic aldermen, the entire ticket of the party, were elected by pluralities ranging from 4,000 to 8,000, and forty-six of the eeventy-five councilmen are Democrats.

Santa Fe Railroad Sold.

Topeka, Kan., Dec. 11. —Edward King of New York, acting for the reorganization committee, yesterday bid in the entire system of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad company, which was sold at public auction here under decree of the United States circuit court of Aug. 25 last. Sixty millions of dollars was the price paid.

Von Hohenlohe's Declaration.

Berlin, Dec. 11. —In the reichstag yesterday the chancellor, Prince Von Hohenlohe, declared that the Government did not intend to introduce special anti-socialist legislation, but, he add ed, the Government would administer the existing laws so as to project the state and society.

RUN BY THE BEARS.

CHICAGO MARKET UNDER THgIR CONTROL. Wheat Hh a Decline of 3-8 e for the Day—Good Cash Demand ReportedCorn Weak — Provisions Lower Lire Stock Re pert. Chicago, Dec. 11. —May wheat closed at 6114 c, May corn at 28%c, May oats at 19 %c. May pork at $8.70, May lard at $5.42 % and May ribs at $4.42%. Wheat ruled extremely dull and wellnigh featureless, but weakness prevailed most of the session. News was scarce and unimportant but in the main seemed to favor lower prices. The pacific conditions abroad has taken the war question well out of the trade as an influencing element, and the English wheat market was quoted lower, while domestic markets were all inclined to weakness. The government crop report, while apparently bullish, failed to have much influence and there was unusual stagnation in local trade and the outside business was practically nothing. Northwestern receipts were smaller than a week ago by 100 cars but as they were more than 200 cars larger than a year ago it had no influence. The trade seemed tired and appeared to show that constant stimulus was needed to keep up the pace. But with all the dullness the market was quite stubborn and even at the lowest was only %c below the close yesterday and most of the time kept within %c*to %c of'last night’s close. May sold early at 61%c, then to 62© 62%c split and for a time held around 61%c but finally fell to 61%c. There was a decided break during the last hour and the price fell to lc below the close yesterday. A large amount of long wheat came on the market and big speculators and the elevator people generally were big speculative sellers. May sold to 61c but reacted to 61%c, December touched 57%c. Corn was quiet but held steady and comparatively firm; there was little disposition to sell at the ruling prices, while shorts seemed to think it was the part of prudence to take profits. Local receipts were about as expected and with all the dullness the price was firm. May kept at 28%@28%c and January at 25%@26c. The market held steady during the last hour, May selling at 28%@28%c split and at 28%c, with January 25%@26e split. Oats quiet and steady with the trade featureless. May has sold at 19%@19%c split and 19%@20e split. Trade was slow during the last hour ■tfith the feeling easier. May sold at 19%c. Hog products dull and lower, with packers selling. May pork has sold from $8.82% to $8.77%, May lard at $5.47% to $5.45 and May ribs at $4.47% to $4.45. The market continued weak during the last hour, May pork selling to $8.67%, with lard $5.42% and ribs $4.42%. Quotations were: Articles. High. Low. Close. Wheat —No. 2. • Dec.ll.Dec.lo. Dec. ...$ .58% $ .57% $ .57% $ .58% Jan 58% .67% .57% .58% May ... .62% .61 .61% .62 Corn — Dec 25% .25% .25% .25% Jan 26% .25% .26 .25% May ... .28% .28% .28% .28% Oats — Dec 17% .17 Feb.... .18% .18 .18 .18 May ... .20 .19% .19% .19% Pork — Dec 7.65 7.75 Jan. ... 8.45 8.30 8.30 8.45 May ... 8.82% 8.67% 8.70 8.82% Lard — Dec 5.07% 5.10 Jan. ... 5.22% 5.20 5.20 5.25 May. .. 5.47% 5.42% 5.45 5.50 Short ribs — Dec 4.17% 4.25 ' Jan. ... 4.22% 4.17% 4.20 4.25 May ... 4.47% 4.42% 4.42% 4.50

Wall Street. New York, Dec. 11. —The stock market opened quiet and irregular. Tobacco showed a tendency to lower figures and soon sagged 1% per cent to 70. On the other hand, Leather preferred and Manhattan sold up % per cent each. Renewed buying of Consolidated Gas led to an appreciation of 1% per cent The market at 10:15 remained unsettled. There was a decided upward turn to prices of the industrial shares a little later. The railway shares were very quiet up to 11 o’clock and devoid of feature except for Union Pacific, which was off 1% per cent. The market current changed during the next hour, and, incidental to realizing sales, a general reaction in prices ensued. The market at midday was dull and heavy 'n tone. Money on call nominally 2@2% per ?ent_ Prime mercantile paper, 4@5% per cent. Sterling exchange dull, with actual business in bankers’ bills at 488%@489 for demand and 487%@488 for sixty days; posted rates, 488%@489 and 489%@490. Commercial bills, 487. Silver certificates, sales $2,000 at 66%. Bar silver, 65%. Mexican dollars, 52%. Government bonds steady. Chicago Prodace Market. The following quotations are for large lots only; small quantities are usual •* sold at advanced prices: Apples, [email protected] per barrel. Vegetables —Cabbage, choice, [email protected] per 100; cauliflower, SI.OO per case; celery, 15@25c per case; cucumbers, 25 @6oc per doz; onions, 28<g)35c per bu; Lima beans, 18@20c per quart; string beans, green. 50c@$1.00 per box of twothirds bushel; wax, [email protected]; sweet corn, 2@sc per doz; tomatoes. 75c® 11.00 per bushel basket. Butter -

Creameries, extra, 26c per pound; first, 24@25%c; second, 17@20e; third, 11© 13c; dairies, extra, 22c; first, 17© 19c; second, 12©14c; imitation creameries, extra, 19@20c; ladles, first, 12© 14c; second 9©llc; packing stock fresh, 11 @ 12c; grease, 4© sc. Dressed poultry—Turkeys, hens, 6@7c;' turkeys, springs, B%@9c; chickens, henA 6%c; springs, 7%c; ducks, fair to choice, 10c; geese, $5.00©6.75 per dozen. Cheese—Young Americas choice, 9@9%c; twins, 8% @9%c; Cheddars, 8%@8%c; brick, B@B%c; Limburger, 9@9%c; Swiss, 10% @llc. Beans, peas and navy beans— Hand-picked, [email protected] per bushel; good, clean, [email protected]; Lima beans, California, $3.50 per 100 pounds. Potatoes Burbanks, 19@22c; Hebrons, and Rose, 18@21c; mixed, 16@18c; Sweet potatoes—[email protected] per barrel. Veal—Fancy calves, 7@7% per poundfair to good do, 6%c; small, thin, 5%@ 6c; coarse, heavy carcasses. 4%@5c. Eggs Salable at 20c per dozen when cases are returned; cases included 20 %c. Live Stock. Chicago, Dec. 11.-Cattle, receipts, 14,000. Common rough steers were salable at [email protected], medium to fair lots a: @3.75 and good to choice at [email protected], with transactions largely at $3.50© 4.25. Plenty of choice heavy beeves intended for the Christmas trade were offered between $4 and $4.50, and fancy holiday cattle were salable to a limited extent at $4.75@5. Stockers and feeders were in somewhat better demand at firm prices, with sales largely at [email protected]. Calves were considerably higher than last week, choice lots fetching [email protected]. Hogs—Receipts, 55,000. The supply was pretty largely disposed of at a decline of 10c, common to prime droves selling at [email protected], with choice heavy and light bringing the same pricss. Sales were largely at $3.45, few selling below $3.40 or higher than $3.50. Good to choice pigs sold at [email protected]. Sheep—Receipts, 14,000. The demand was again, chiefly local, and common to choice sheep were salable at $1.50© 3.15, with prime to extra largely scarce at [email protected]. Yesterday a sale was made of a lot of 157-lb sheep at $3.75. Western sheep were held at»[email protected], and lambs were wanted at [email protected], a few common lots bringing $2.50@3. Western feeders sold at [email protected]. -' + Liverpool. Liverpool, Dec. 11—Wheat—Spot; No. 2, red winter, 5s 3%d; No. 2 red spring, stocks exhausted: No. 1 hard Manitoba, 5s 3d; No. 1 California, 5s sd. Futures; December, 55.3 d; January, 5s 3%d; February, 5s 4%d; March, 5s sd; April, 5s 5%d; May, 5s 5%d. Corn —Spot; American mixed, 3s 3%d. Futures; December, 3e 3%d; January, 3s 2%d; February, 3s 2%d; March, 3s 2%d; April, 3s 2%d; May, 3s 2%d. Flour —St. Louis fancy winter, 7s 3d. Peoria. Peoria, Dec. 11.—Corn—New 'No. 2, 26c; new No. 3, 25%c. Oats—No. 2 white, 18%@18%c; No. 3 white, 17%© 17%c. Rye—Dull; nominal. Whisky Finished goods on the basis of $1.22 for high wines. Receipts—Corn, 106,050 bu; oats, 54,200 bu; rye, 1,200 bu; whisky, none; wheat, 6,000 bu. Shipments— Corn, 19,750 bu; oats, 59,000 bu; rye, none; whisky, 825 brls; wheat, 1,200 bu. New York. New York, Dec. li.—Butter—Receipts, 4,494 pkgs; western creamery, 16@27c; Elgins, 27c. Cheese —Receipts, 2,992 pkgs; large, 7%@10c; small, 6% @lo%c; part skims, 3%@6c; full skims, 2@3c. Eggs—Receipts, 5,135 pkgs; state and Pennsylvania, 23@27c; western, 21@24c; southern, 21@23c. Coffee — No. 7, 14%c.

BIG BANK SWINDLE.

Stmti and TAm Concerns Victimised by Bogus Diafts. Wichita, Kas., Dec. 11. —The systematic bank swindle in this section of the country apears to have been of great extent. The bank at Ness City, it is now learned, was swindled out of SSOO, and a bank in Canadian, in Texas, to the extent of $450. An effort was made to catch the Sedgwick County Bank, in this city, for $250. Recently, a man named Long came here with four drafts, aggregating about SI,OOO, and operated among the merchants, but it is not known how many were cashed. All these drafts bear the name of Frank Royse of the Citizens’ bank of Jamaica, Guthrie county, lowa. Royse used to be cashier of the defunct bank of Enid, O. T. The drafts are all forgeries.

Schooner May Be Lost.

San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 11.—The ichooner Elwood is missing and is supposed to have gone down on the Alaskan coast between Cook’s inlet and Glazier bay with all bn board. Her arrival has been delayed past all reasonable time and the friends of her master, Capt. Wymans, scarcely have a hope that he is alive. News of her dereliction was brought here by the lark Theobald, Capt Swan, which arrived from Coal bay with the first ;argo of coal ever shipped from Alaska.

To Try Capt. Healy.

Washington Dec. 11.—Capt. Shoemaker, of the revenue cutter service, las received full and specific charges signed by three officers of the Behring Sea patrol fleet against Capt. Healy, of .he cutter Bear. General charges were »ent forward some time ago, to which !apt. Healy made a general dem>l. A .rial board, to consist of three or five jfiicers of equal rank with Capt. Healy. vill be convened in San Francisco early n January at which a large number of ..fi. rt-s 'v-<i men will testify.