People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1896 — Page 3

MEET AT LEXINGTON

KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC CON-. VENTION. Overwhelminr Stiver Sentiment nt the Meeting Kan*a* Democrat* Instruct Delegatee to Vote for the White Metal —Populists Win in Oregon. Lexington, Ky., June 4.—The convention was called to order at 1:42 o’clock Wednesday by Chairman Long. It was strictly a silver convention, as shown by the vote on temporary chairman. State Senator Charles J. Bronston, the free silver candidate, received 691 votes, while Judge Alexander Humphrey of Louisville, the “sound money” candidate, received but 206. Charles R. Long, chairman of the state central committee, who called the convention together, is a stanch gpld man, and made an able speech to the convention, in which he eulogized President Cleveland. This was the signal for such a hissing that the chairman could scarcely proceed, and when he said that John G. Carlislle stands * before the American people as one of the purest and ablest statesmen they interrupted him more than ever. After the temporary organization the convention adjourned at 4 o’clock to reassemble at 8 at night for the committees to get ready to report. The convention was called to order at 8:10, but the committee on credentials not being ready to report the other two committees could not report. At 10:30 the chairman announced that the committees could not report when the convention adjourned till 9 a. m. today. The committee on resolutions completed its work last night. The majority report reaffirms democratic principles, and continues: “"We are in favor of an honest dollar, a dollar worth neither more nor less than 100 cents. We favor bimetallism, and to that end we demand the free and unlimited coinage of both gold and silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 as standaixi money, with equal legal-ten-der power, independent of the action or advice of any other nation. “We hold that the secretary of the treasury should exercise his legal right to redeem all coin obligations in gold and silver as may be more convenient, and we are opposed to the issuance of bonds in time of peace for the maintenance of the gold reserve or for any other purpose. “We are opposed to the national bank

system and to any enlargement of its powers and opposed to any contraction of the currency by the retirement of greenbacks or otherwise.” Resolutions condemn Gov. Bradley, declare for party loyalty and instruct delegates to Chicago to east the vote of Kentucky as a unit for Jno. C. S. Blackburn for president. A minority report will be presented by A. J. Carroll, member of the committee from Louisville. Its financial plank reads: “We insist upon a firm maintenance of the present legal standard of value with such use of legal tender silver coins and paper convertible into coin on demand as can be maintained without impairment or endangering the credit of the government or diminishing the purchasing or debt-paying power of the money in the hands of the people, and in the absence of an international agreement we protest against the free coinage of, silver or the compulsory purchase of silver bullion by the United States as injurious to the industrial and commercial interests of the country, and especially disastrous to the interests of the farmer and the laboring man.”

KANSAS STRONG FOR SILVER. Democratic State Convention So Instructs the Delegate*. Topeka, Kan., June 4.—The democratic state convention met here Wednesday and elected delegates to the national convention. The resolutions adopted are as follows: “Resolved, That we commend President Cleveland for the gallant fight he has made for tariff reform; for his statesmanlike vindication of the Monroe doctrine; for his stern demand for justice and the faithful observance of treaties with Spain in defense of American citizens unjustly imprisoned in Cuba, and for his distinguished service in the interest of economical administration, and we give voice to this commendation more freely because we are compelled, in the interest of true democratic doctrine, to differ totally and radically from him on the all-absorbing question of finance; and to emphasize this difference and to declare unmistakably our unalterable conviction on the subject; and be it further “Resolved, That we demand the free and unlimited coinage of both silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1, without awaiting the action of any other government or people, as we believe this country is large enough to establish and maintain its own financial system; and be it further “Resolved, That the delegates to the Chicago convention, appointed and confirmed by this convention, are hereby instructed to faithfully carry out the foregoing coinage resolution, both in letter and spirit, and to demand and insist that said resolution, or one in all respects equivalent thereto, be incorporated in the national platform, and that said delegates be further instructed to vote for no man for president or vice-president whose history and past public record do not give full assurance that he is in entire harmony therewith, and to vote as a unit on all questions arising in said national convention.” May Be a Bolt on Silver. Richmond, Va., June 4.—A strong

movement is now on foot here that may result in a split in the democratic ranks of the city, and It is certain that there are a large number of well-known citizens who will support a republican candidate on a “sound” money platform rather than a free-silver democrat. The feeling among the gold men against the free-silver majority is very strong, and it is thought there will be a split ' SILVEtt MEN ISSUE AN ADDKEsS. CaU from Indiana Free-Colnage Leader* to the Rank and File. Indianapolis, Ind., June 4; —The free silver democrats of this congressional district have established headquarters in the lieutenant-governor’s parlor in the state capital. An address was issued to the democrats of the district It says in part: “The condition which now presents itself to the American people is of the greatest moment to them. It is, however, such a one as can be resolved into a single question. ‘Shall the government of the United States remain committed to a financial policy that has depressed our commercial activity, destroyed the markets for the farmer’s products, depreciated from 25 to 50 per cent the richest farm lands of the west, made thousands of tramps out of good, worthy and industrious citizens because there was no work for willing hands to do, and has piled up colossal fortunes for the banker and bondholder by an artificial appreciation of money, or shall our government restore to the people that financial policy which brought them commercial prosperity, Insured to the farmer a just compensation for the results of his toil and to the wage-earner his Godgiven right to earn for his family a good and honorable living?’ ” The official call for the democratic state convention June 24 was issued. There will be 1,747 delegates in the convention. OHIO SILVER MEN ORGANIZE. Will Sapport Democratic Ticket If Sliver Is Indorsed. Colunibus, 0., June 4.—Adding under the orders of Gen. A. J. Warner, the leader of the silver forces throughput the country, Henry T. Niles of Joledo some time ago called a conference of leading silver men to be held in this •ilty Wednesday. Under this call quite a representative gathering of silver men met and took steps looking to the formation of a distinctly silver party, in the event that both the old parties ignore the 16 to 1 ratio issue. Among the silver lights of the state who graced the occasion with their presence were Gen. Warner, Judge Oliver of Cincinnati, Judge Stark of Cleveland and Henry T. Niles of Toledo. The members present agreed that if the Chicago convention indorsed silver all the silver men in the country would support the ticket named there. Benjamin Butterworth, named as one of the delegates, is the distinguished ex-con-gressman and republican orator and leader in the state. To Gen. Warnei he stated that in the event of McKinley’s nomination he would take the stump against him in this state.

SWEPT BY POPULISTS. Sliver Sentiment Given Oregon to the Third Party. Portland, Ore., June 4.—Returns are now sufficiently complete to show that both congressmen from Oregon will be populists. Figures are still incomplete on judge of the supreme court, but the republicans seem to have carried the state by about 4,200. The vote on this office, however, is in no sense a test, as the republican candidate was personally very popular and no effort was made to defeat him. The cry everywhere was free silver, and the people appear to have reached the conclusion that the surest way to get it was by voting the populist ticket. The results were surprising In all the counties along the Pacific coast. In this city Pennoyer, popuilst, is chosen mayor by 1,600. He has struck a popular chord by announcing that he will accept but half of the salary allowed the mayor. The present salary is $5,000. The impression here tonight is that the state will certainly go for the populistic candidate for president in Novetnber. Must Have an Equal Chance. Omaha, Neb., June 4.—The Nebraska supreme court has rendered a decision in the litigation growing out of the split of the democratic party of the state two years ago over silver. If.th elements held conventions and state officials of the silver party brought suit to force the secretary of state to certify that it was the only democratic party o fthe state. The court declares it is not within the province of the secretary to determine such a question, and that in such cases both elements must have equal chance. Vote for f ree Silver. Princeton, 111., June 4.—The democratic convention of Bureau county to select delegates to the state, congressional and senatorial conventions and to nominate county officers was held here Wednesday. The delegates were instructed to vote for Altgeld and a unit rule was adopted. The resolutions favor the coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, oppose the retirement of greenbacks and the issuing of bonds, favor a tariff for revenue only, a liberal pension policy and oppose public aid to sectarian schools. J In the Tenth Indian* District. Michigan City, Ind., June 4.—The Tenth district republican convention meets here today. Figures at hand indicate that Crumpacker men will capture the organization and also control the committee on credentials.

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT, RENSSELAER, IND.. THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1896.

SENATE JOINS HOUSE.

RIVERS AND HARBORS BILL NOW A LAW. President’* Veto I* Upset—Senator Ve*t Claim* the Appropriation* Made Are Not Extravagant—Home Making Preparation* for Early Adjournment. Washington, June 4. —Ths senate passed the river and harbor bill over the president’s veto by the vote of 56 to 5. This was the last tep in making the bill effective and it is now a law. Thp vote was taken after three hours of spirited debate, during which the president was criticised and defended, the remarks at times being directly and bitterly personal. The opposition to the veto was expressed by Senators Vest, Sherman, Pettigrew, Hawley and Butler, while the veto was defended by Senators Vilas, Hill and Bate. The veto message was read, and Senator Vest took the floor. The senator did not question the President’s veto prerogative, but the framers of the constitution never had intended that this power should be exercised in the ordinary affairs of the government. It was to be a power to meet extraordinary emergencies when popular passion had led to hasty legislation, or when a constitutional question was involved. Senator Vest then analyzed the statements of the veto concerning extravagance. The President had, he said, stated that the bill made direct appropriations of about $14,000,000, while in fact they aggregated $12,608,900, a difference of $1,391,100. The senator took up other items, showing that the totals were less than the President’s statements would indicate. As to the general charge of extravagance, he said that in view of the vast interests involved, the extent of the country and the fact that the river qnd harbor bill covered two years, this measure was comparatively reasonable. Mr. Sherman said he would vote to pass the bill over the veto, because, the improvement of the .waterways of the country was one of the most important branches of national development, and one in which other great nations were showing even greater advance than the United States. Moreover, the legislative branch was given the exclusive right to appropriate money. “It is time to curb this daily exercise of the veto power,” declared Mr. Sherman. Mr. Smith (dem. N. J.) said this discussion of the veto power was not new. As a result of personal inquiry at the engineer department he was able to state that this bill contained appropriations of $10,500,000 for projects which had not been approved by the government engineers, and $1,500,000 for projects which the engineers reported as unworthy. Mr. Vilas (dem. Wls.) said that the bill contained important appropriations for his state, but he could not bring himself to the conviction that this great burden should be added to the people of the country. Where was the money coming from? asked Mr. Vilas. Was it comingifrom more taxation and more bonds? Because of the recklessness of expenditure he would vote to sustain the veto.”

Mr. Pettigrew (rep., S. D.) in expressing the belief that the time had come for a constitutional amendment limiting the veto power, made a violent attack on the president. * Mr. Stewart (pop., Nev.) opposed the veto because he thought river and harbor* improvements were meritorious. Mr. Hill upheld the veto power, declaring that the fine distinctions and limitations which had been stated were in the brains of Senators, but not in the constitution. Senators had quoted Jackson, but Mr. Hill reminded them that “Old Hickory” himself inauguthe vetoing of river and harbor bills and in 1832 interposed the first \e.o of such a measure. In conclusion Mr. Hill offered a resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution providing that the president may veto a specified item of an appropriation bill without vetoing the entire bil. Mr. Butler (pop., N. C.) spoke of the presidential use of patronage to influence legislation and elections. This with a veto power, made the president an autocrat more dangerous than a king of England could be. This closed the speechmaking and the vote was taken, resulting in the passage of the bill over the president’s veto —yeas, 56; nays, 5; Mr. Sherman endeavored to go on with the filledcheesebill, but Mr. Vest objected. Opposition to the Bond Bill. Washington, June 4. —Tlie bill prohibiting the issue of bonds, which passed the senate Tuesday, was considered Wednesday. Representative Wheeler (dem., Ala.) moved to report the bill favorably, but no action was taken. The sentiment of the committee seemed to favor making an adverse report. After the meeting the republican members of the committee met with other republican leaders of the house to discuss the question. The predominant sentiment was that it was desirable to dispose of the resolution without delay. It is understood that every republican member of the committee will vote for an adverse report and that Mr. Turner (Ga.) and Mr. Cobb democrats, will vote with them. Messrs. Wheeler (Ala.), McMillin (Tenn.), McLaurin (S. C.), Crisp (Ga.), democrats, it is supposed, will support the resolution. Getting Ready to Adjourn. Washington, June 4.—The house Wednesday began clearing the decks for final adjournment by extending the length of the daily The house met at 11 o’clock, and sat until 6 p. pa. In kdditipn to this Mr. Dingley, the

floor leader of the majority, gave notice that henceforth he should object to all leaves of absence, save such as were requested on account of sickness. The importance of keeping a quorum con stantly in attendance, he explained, compelled him to take this step. A partial conference report on the general deficiency bill was agreed to. and the bill sent back to further confer ence.

RAMSAY WAS A BANKRUPT.

Late Illinois Stat* Treasurer Placed In a Bad Light. Carlyle, 111., June 4. —The report of Edward P. Keshner, who has been examining the books of the defunct Ramsay bank here, was made a matter of record Wednesday. The details of the report have created a sensation. The report shows that Ramsay was a bankrupt The bank had a capital of $45,000 ten years ago, but since then Carlyle’s great financier enjoyed the distinction of operating a bank without capital. The depositors furnished the money and he did the rest. During fourteen years of his career as a country banker his net losses were exactly $55,190.12. He paid out interest during the same time amounting to $78,899.91. He borrowed in that period from outside banks $1,000,127, paying as high a rate as 10 per cent for the same. He borrowed equally as much from other sources. During the years of ’93 and ’94, during the occupancy of the state treasurer’s office by Ramsay, nearly all the balances were forced. April 9, ’94, the general balance was forced and continued each day up to May 5, ’94, by crediting “subtraction in the cash book with above amount and charging same to individual account of R. N. Ramsay.” Ramsay had an individual account in his bank, but, sad to relate, it was heavily overdrawn. This overdraft developed into a balance of $103,000 soon after he became state treasurer. During the month of January, 1893, at the commencement of his term, he deposited $82,000 in the banks of Chicago and St. Louis. His net loss started to decrease at once, and all was well. He would lend money and then discount the paper at St. Louis, bring the money back and be ready for the next. Those who were favored by being loaned money through this bank during the reign of Treasurer Ramsay were ex-Congressman George W. Fithian of Newton: William Brinton, United States marshal; Senator Benjamin F. Caldwell, J. J. Kearans and others of Newton; D. L. Phelps, W. W. Veitch of Jacksonville, and O. S s Scott of Newton. The general balance at the bank was out of line SBO,OOO at the time of Jlamsay’s death. Ramsay and Setter, the ex-Lebanon banker, contrary to reports, had vast dealings together. Seiter had an account with the Carlyle bank. Their transactions together during fourteen years amounted to over $518,000. A peculiarity of their dealings was the issuance of drafts by Ramsay to persons unknown here. Although they were given on a Chicago bank, the drafts invariably came through the Lebanon money institution. The names indorsed thereon were written in a feeble hand. The outstanding claims amount to over $35,000.

Says Wheat Crop Is Short.

Wichita, Kas., June 4. —A. Wood Davis, the noted crop statistician, who is conceded to know more about the world’s food supply than any other man in America, declares that the current reports that the world is full of wheat and that Europe will produce this year 100,000,000 bushels more wheat than in 1895 is absurd. He declined to express an opinion as to prices of wheat in the future.

Norwegian Lutheran Synod.

LaCrosse, Wis., Juae 4.—The Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran synod of America commenced an» eight days’ session here Wednesday. It is the regular triennial convention of all the four districts constituting this church organization, having a membership of 107,000. One hundred and forty-two ministers and 150 lay delegates were present at the opening session, and many more are expected to come.

Have Headquarters at Alliance. O.

Alliance, Ohio, June 4.—The national headquarters of the new political party born at Pittsburg last week have been opened in this city, with National Chairman L. B. Logan of thia city, for several years state chairman of the Ohio prohibition party, and D. J. Thomas of Kentucky, national secretary, in charge. The national chairman and secretary are already hard at work pushing the organization.

Behring Sea Treaty Ratified.

Washington, June 4. —Ambassador Bayard has cabled the state department that the ratification of the Behring sea claims treaty has been exchanged in London. Nothing remains now but to promulgate the treaty, which will be done by the state department simultaneously with Its promulgation in London, in a day or two.

Trisl at Peoria Nears an End.

Peoria, 111., June 4. —The evidence in the case of Simon Shaffer, representative of the 13th Illinois district, charged with agreeing to receive a bribe from the Peoria distillers, was concluded Wednesday. The case goes to the jury today.

Sawyer Denies the Rumor.

Oshkosh, Wis., June* 4. —Ex-Senator Sawyer denies emphatically that he is a candidate for governor. He said: “I am not a candidate, and I never authorized or intimated to any one I would be.”

[?]AT CROP IS POOR.

.)AMAC». REPORTS COME FROM MANY STATES. • ” rh’gan, Missouri and Kansas .loin in th" Doleful Cry—Pried* Were 1 rin r—Corn and Oat* Higher Wall >treet Qso'aUmi. Chicago, June 3.—July wheat closed at 57% c, July corn at 28c, July oats at 18c. July pork at $7.05, July lard at $4.1714 and July ribs at $3.77%. Wheat was rather nervous and showed considerable weakness in the early trading and sold during the first half hour at %c declirfe, but, before noon the sentiment changed to one of strength and all the decline was recovered. Missouri’s crop report, showing 5 points loss during the past month, began to attract attention, and it was followed by one from Ohio, showing a loss of 2 points there, and Minneapolis wired that shipping purchases of wheat there yesterday were 200,000 bu, instead of 100,000 bu, and the temper of the trade soon turned to the buying side and the offerings became light. Then Kansas City and St. Louis began to send forward bad news concerning the Kansas crop and the sentiment became more bullish, with shorts covering generously. The northwest also sent in good buying orders and with clearartfees again fair the price steadily Improved, selling up %c from the low point and up to noon most of it had been held. July wheat opened weak, with the first sales at 56%c, but fell quickly to 56@56%c split, then turned and sold gradually to 56%c, and at noon was 56%c. September sold at 56%@56%c split to 57%c, but eased off. The market continued to improve during the last hour and July sold to 57%c and held most of it. September sold to 58c. Corn was quiet and steady as well as featureless. July corn sold at 27%c to 27%@27%c split and at noon was back to 27%c. September sold at 28%c up to 28%@29c split. The market was strengthened during the last hour by wheat and July sold to 28c and September to 29@29%c split. July pork sold from $7.00 to $6.87% @6.90, July lard at $4.12% and July ribs at $3.70. A better feeling ruled toward the close and July pork sold to $7.02%, July lard to $4.15 and July ribs to $3.75. Quotations were: Articles — Closing ■ Wheat — High. Low. June 3. June 2. June ..$ .56% $ .55% $ .56% $ .55% July... .57% .56 .57% .56% Sept. .. .58% .56% .58 .57% Decs9% .58% .59% .59 Corn — June .. .27% .27 .27% .27 July... .28% .27% .28 .27% Sept. .. .29% .28% .29 .28% Oats — Junel7% .17% July... .18 .17% .18 .17% Sept. .. .18% .18% .18% .18% Dec2l% .21 .21% .21 Pork— June 7.00 6.95 July... 7.07% 6.87% 7.05 7.02% Sept. .. 7.22% 7.05 7.20 5.17% Lard — S June 4.10 4.10 July... 4.17% 4.12% 4.17% 4.17% Sept. .. 4.32% 4.25 4.30 4.30 S. Ribs— June 3.70 3.65 July... 3.80 3.70 3.77% 3.72% Sept. .. 3.92% 3.82% 3.92% 3.87%

Whwit *>«ni Corn. Closing prices of wheat and corn at the following-named cities were? Wheat —New York—July, 63%c; September, 63%c. St. Louis—July, 54%c; September, 55%c. Duluth—July, 57%c; September, 57%c. Minneapolis —Cash, 55i,4c; July, 54%@54%c. Baltimore —July, 62%@62%c; August, 62%@62%c. Toledo —Cash, 64c; July, 60c. Milwaukee —Cash, 56%c; July, 57%c. Detroit —Cash, 63%c; July, 59%c. Corn —New York —July, 34%c; September, 35%c. St. Louis —July, 25%c; September, 27%@27%c. Baltimore — June, 32%c; July, 33%@33%c. <'!■*<' go Produce Market The following quotations are for large lots only; small quantities are usually sold at advanced prices: Butter —Creameries, extra, 15c per lb; first, 14@14%c; second, ll@13c; third, 12c; dairies, extra, 13c; first, 11 @ 12c; second, 9@loc; imitation creameries, extra, 10@llc; ladles, first, 9@ 10c; second, 7c; packing stock, fresh, 7c; grease, 4@sc. Apples, [email protected] per brl. Beans —Hand-picked, 90@92c per bu; fair to choice cleaned, 80@ 85c. Lima beans, California, $3.00@ 3.12% per 100 lbs. Potatoes —Burbanks, 27@28c: Hebrons and Rseo, 20 @26c; mixed, 10@15b. Sweet potatoes, [email protected] per brl. Live Poultry— Turkeys, fair to good, 9c per lb; chickens, 7%c; ducks, 9@loc; geese, $3 J? 5 per doz. Eggs—Salable at Twins, 7%@8%c; Cheddars, 7%@8%c; brick, B@9c; Limburger, 10%@llc; Swiss, 12@12%c. Wall Street. New York, June 3. —The stock market opened weak and fractionally lower. The pressure to sell incidental to the passage by the senate of the Butler bond bill was soon exhausted, and a better tone became apparent, which was supplemented by almost general improvements In values. Trading was quiet and without feature in the second hour, aside from a resumption of strength and activity in silver certificates. One hundred and twentyfive thousand dollars was dealt in at 69 @69%, as against 69, last night’s closing. The general list was easier in tone at noon, but quotations were generally on a parity with yesterday’s final sales. , o ’ ' Money on call nominally 1%@2 per

cent Prime mercantile paper, 4@5% per cent. Sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers’ bills at 488%@488% for demand and 487%@ 487% for sixty days. Posted rates, 488 @489 and 489@490. Commercial bills, 486%. Silver certificates, sales SIIO,OOO at 69@69%. Bar silver, 68%. Mexican dollars, 53%. Government bonds steady. Closing quotations were:

Atchison 14% Lake Shore Am. Cot. 0i1.... 11% Manhattan Con. 102% Am. Tobacco.... 64 Missouri Pacific 24% Bay State Gas.. 86% Mobile & Ohio.. ..„ Balt, and Ohio.. 17% North Pacific... 5 C. B. and Q 77% N. Pacific pfd... 15% C. C.,C. A St. L. 3S~ N. Y. CratwdL.. 96$ Can. Southern.. 50 North western .. 104% Con. Gaslss%N. American.... 5 Cordage. 5% Omaha 4B% Chicago Gm .. 67% Ont. A Weet’n.. 14% D. T, * W M Dis. AC. Feed Co 17 Rook Island .... 09% Den. &R. G. pfd 47% Southern Ry.... 9 - -Soth’n Ry pfd.. 28% Leather... 9 Sugar Refinery.. 122% Leather pfd 68% St. Paul 76% Gen. Electric... 38% St. Paul pfd.... 127% Hock v * u «7 15 Suiqne. A West Illinois Central Tennessee Coal 85% Jersey Central... 104% South’n Pacific. 19% Kan. A Tex pfd 24% Tex. A Pacific.. 8 • ’A’Union Pao,flo ' • • 7% L., N. A. & C.... 9 U.S. Rubber.... 21% L.,N. A. AC.pfd .... Wert’n Union.. 84% Louis. & Nash... 49% Wabash Linseed Oil Wabash pfd ’ 16% L- AW.. ... 18 W. AL Erie.... 9% L. E, AW. pfd.. 71 Wls. Central Government bonds stand at the folowing bid prices: Registered2s.... »4% Registeredss... 119% Registered 45... .107% Currency Hs ’97.100% Coupon 45109% Currency <>s’9B,loß New Coupon 4*.. 116% Currency 6s ’99.105 Live Stock. Chicago, June 3.—Cattle- Receipts, 15,000; calves, 450. % Sales at $4.10 were rare, the bulk of the fair to choice beef and shipping steers going at $3.75@4, and plain lots around $3.60. Cows and heifers partook of the general weakness, bulk selling 10c off from Monday’s values; all selling above $3.50 now are of extra quality. Calves were in moderate supply and sold 10c higher, best up to $5.20 and bulk choice calves around $5. Hogs—Receipts, 31,000; prime heavy sold early around $3.10, and choice butchers up to $3.20, but later such were not wanted 5c off from those prices. Fancy light sorts sold around $3.30, and big rough lots down around $2.60. Most of current arrivals are medium and heavy mixed that sell at [email protected]. Sheep—Receipts, 16,000; export natives of choice quality held about steady, some fancy 120 to 150 lb lots selling at [email protected]. Best 68-lb spring lambs went at $6.10 and most good to choice lots at ss@6, poor to fair selling very slowly at [email protected]. A string of 480 choice 86-lb clipped northern lambs went at $5.30. Most fair to choice native sheep sold at [email protected], and thin to fair mixed lots at $3 10@ 3.60. \ Peoria Peoria, 111., June 3.—Corn—No. 2 27c; No. 3, 26%c. Oats—No. 2 white’ 18%@18%c; No. 3 white, 18@18%c. Rye—Dull, nominal. Whisky—Finished goods on the basis of $1.22 for highwlnes. Receipts—Corn, 29,550 bu; oats, 29,250 bu; rye, 600 bu; whisky, none; wheat, 1,200 bu. Corn, 1,450 bu> oats, 46,850 bu; rye, 600 bu; whisky, 675, brls; wheat, none’ New York. New York, June 3. —Butter—Receipts, 8,812 pkgs; western dairy, 8@ 11c; western creamery, 11@15%c; Elgins, 15%c. Cheese—Receipts, 5,718 pkgs; large, 5%@6%c; small, 4@7%c; part skims, 2@4%c; full skims, @2c. Eggs—Receipts, 9,732 pkgs; state and Pennsylvania, 12%@13c; western, 11%@12%c. Coffee—Entirely nominal.

GERMANS ILL-TREATED.

On* Murdered and Other* Beaten by ChlneHH Soldier*. London, June 3. —A special dispatch from Shanghai says that the German officers who were loaned to drill the Chinese army have been subjected for some time to indignities and outrage, the motive of which was to force them to resign. Recently two of the Germans were beaten by soldiers and now an officer named Krauss has been murdered by the bodyguard of Lin-Kun-Yah, viceroy of Nankin. In consequence of these events the entire German squadron in Chinese waters has been ordered to Nankin and it is believed that Germany will withdraw the fifty officers now in the Chinese army and insist upon the payment of the whole term of their contract.

Swiss Proposal Neglected.

Berne, June 3.—The national council has expressed regret that the United States has not replied to the Swiss proposal for a conclusion of an arbitration treaty and has requested the bundesrath 'to demand a categoric answer. The president of the confederation, M. Adrien Lachenal, has declined to make the demand, although joining in the expression of regret at the non-receipt of a reply on the subject from America.

Arms Found at Dublin.

Dublin, June 3.—The police here have made an extraordinary discovery of military rifles, bayonets and ammunition. This war material was found yesterday evening in a house in Lower Tyrone street. But all the articles are out of date and appear to have been hidden there for a considerable time.

Tramps Killed in a Wreck.

Livingston, Mont., June 3.—No. 4 east-bound passenger train on the Northern Pacific railroarr TOTTthe track Monday night fifty miles east of here, wrecking the engine and five coaches. Three tramps were killed and several trainmen were injured. No passengers nre reoorted seriously injured

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