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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
WHAT THE POST SAYS.
YELLOW FEVER.
AT MEMPHIS.

Al A6AfhlS.
Memphis, Oct. 15.-The weather is grow.
ing warmer, and reports Of further spread
ing Of the fever In the suburbs are received.
From 6 o'clock last night until noon to-day
the undertakers report twenty-five inter.
ments.
AT NEW ORLEANS.
New Orleans, Oct. 15.-The weather is
cloudy and warm. Deaths, 80 cases re.
ported, 1876. Total deaths, 3,540; total ca
ses, 1855.
A. D. Babbitt, secretary Of the telegraph
ers aid association, was taken down with fe.
yer this morning.
At PAINCOURTvILLE
Psincourtville, La, Oct. l5-Total cases
70 s date, 1s 40; deaths, II. New cases yester-
AT PEARLlNGTON.
Pearlington, Oct. 15.-There are Is cases
of fever here and at Logtown eight deaths
have occurred.
AT THIBoDEAux.
Thibodeaux, La, Oct. 15.-Forty- five
new cases in the past two days. Total cases
473; deaths 40.
At BATON ROUGE.
Baton Rouge, Oct, l5.--Forty.six new
cases aud four deaths.
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VARIOUS CAUSES.

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
pointment, and hereditary predisposition
all operate to turn the hair gray, and either
of them inclines it to shed prematurely
AYER's HA1R v1GoR will restore faded or
gray, light and red hair to rich brown or
deep black, as may be desired. 1t softens
and cleanses the scalp, giving it healthy
action, andremoves and cures dandruff
and humors. BY its use falling har is
checked, and new growth will be pro-
duced in all cases where the follicler are
not destroyed or the glands decayed.
Its effects are beautifully shown in brashy,
weak, or sickly hair, to which few ap-
pliea.ions will produce the gloss and
freshosss Of youth. Harmless and sure
in IL operation, II 10 incompatible as 4
dscaaing, and 10 especially valued for the
soft lustrc asd richness Of tone II impars
I, contains nsithr oil nor dye, and viil
no, soil or color white cambric; yet i,
la.ss long on the hair. and keeps Il fresh
and vigorous
foa SAix ny All DnALkas.
Sold By Milis + rurdy. Ianksoa.
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a1tegate d larger than the whole number
Of American exhibitors at the Paris expo.
sition Of 1857 or at the Vienna exposition
Of 1873, and is larger proportion Of awards
to exhibitors than to any other nation repre-
sented at the exposition.
THE IRON TRADE.
Glasgow, Oct. t5,-Theee is a panic in
the iron trade here In consequence Of report
ed heavy failure and rumors Of other sus.
pension. Prices of pig iron at one time
were ten pence per ton lower on day.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
London, Oct. 15.-The Times says: Ov-
ing to the course pursued by most of the
banks in partially refusing accommodations
usually afforded to borrowers, the Bank OF
England was obliged to meet the demand
concentrated upon it BY raising its nominal
rate OF discount to 6 per cent. Charges for
advances have also been raised to Z per cent.
Rates Of discount were somewhat irrep-
ular after the bank rate was raised but for a
months bank paper at fully 6 per cent. va.
obtained in most quarters.
GOLDEN EAGLES.
One hundred thousand pounds in eagle.
from Paris we're bought yesterday for New
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TELEcRAPHlc eREvlTles.

OBITUARY.
South Manchester, Conn.,, Oct. 15.-Ar
thur Cheney, manager of the Globe theatre
Boston, died this morning.
RED CLOUD AND THE cHEYEaNEs.
Chicago, Oct. 15.-The Times has spe,
cial from its correspondent with the militia.
~ expedition, which is now pursuing
the renegade Cheyennes, to the effec,
that conference was held or
Sunday, at Camp Robinson, with
Red Cloud and his chiefs. Red Cloud
promised to arrest and deliver the Chey.
ennes and expressed great desire for peace
and promised to promote it by al means in
his power. The utmost good will prevailed
at the conference, which closed with ban
.quet.
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A DECK HAND INJURED.
Especial Telegram.]

Especial Telegram.] -
Yankton Agency, Oct. 15.-A deck hand
on the steamer Peninah, named g. w.
Hartwell, had his right arm badly.crushsd
by being caught in the winch head Of the
boat while in the act Of lining spar. foss
miles below this place, last night. Hswss
left here for medical treatment, and 10 doing
we'll under the care Of our agency physician,
DR., Daniel.
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FOREIGN.
a sASou,SARy AFGHAN.

sASGUISARY AFGHAN,
London, Oct l5.-It is reportel from @.
bull that the amecrs 400, iakools Khan,
recently released. has hess again imprison-
ID for stabbing . member Of bia escort.
AMERicAxs AT THE ExrosrTloN.
Paris. Oct. l6.--lt 10 now officially known
thai awards 10 Americas exhibition At the
French expui.ioa number 7So. namely
Tea gsasd prisss. 10 diplooaa Of hoaos. laI
golA nedalA 80 silvss medals. 80 arusss
medals ssd 10 hssssNlis osu,isss IN
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POLITICAL.
EAsTERN RHODE ISLAM

EASTERN RHODE ISLAND.
Providence, r. l., Oct. 16.-The demo-
cratic convention for the eastern consres.
sionsl district, today nominated Edward
w. Bronson, Of Bristol. A strong hard
money sentiment pervaded the convention
CONNECTICUT SECOND.
New Haven, oct. 15.-The second re-
publican congressional convention nomi-
mated Hon. Benjamin Douglas, of Middle
town.
RHODE ISLAND SECOND
Providence. Oct. 16.-The democratic
convention for the second district nomina
ted j. B. Baraby. Nt&
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MARKETS sx 1ELEsRAP Il

~
WALL. STREET.
New York, Oct. Is.
Money-5@ec.
--Gold--$l .00sc.
Stocks-Unsettled.
kGoverments-Weak, fraction lower. I.
NEW YORK MARKET.
New York, Oct. 15.
wnEAr-Unchanged; No. 2 winter red,
October Sl.0l. .,F
RYE-Dull. N'
CoRN-Dull western mixed, 453@
47c.
BARLEY-Dull.
OATs-Quiet; western mixed, 26}@3lc.
PoRK-Dull; $50.
LARD-Heavy; $6.60@6.62Ac.
WH1sKY-$l.15 .15.
CHICAGO.
Chicago, Oct. Is.
WHEAT-Uhsettled and closing weak +;
No. 2 red, 85c for cash; sec for November;
No. 2, spring, 78c for cash 792c for Novem.
Der; Bic for December.
CoRN-Weak and easier; 335@34c for
cash or October; :. 4c for November.
RYE-42.
BARLEY-97@9S.
PoRK-Fair demand; s7.523c for cash
or Noember; S7.525c asked for December.
LARD-steady; $6.173c for cash $500
for December.
WHIsKY-1.08.
MILWAUKEE,.
Milwaukee, Oct. Is.
WHEAT-3@lc higher, closed steady
hard, Sl.023c; No. l. s24c; No. 2, 79c for
cash or October s04c for November /; s2Rc
for December. No. 8, 65; No. :, 553c.
CoRN-Quiet 34c.
OATs-Dull; 18c.;
RYE-62c.
BARLEY-963c.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
Failure Of the Wall Street Firm
Of Hoar & Co. y
Americans at the Paris Exposition
Carry or Seven Hundred and
Fifty Prizes.
Warm and Humid Weather Continue,
in the Southern Fever
Region.
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
CLOSED IT'S DOORS.

CLOSED ITS DOORS.
Concord, N. H.. Oct 15.-Concord saw
lngs bank has been compelled to close its
doors. It % believed the depositors will
receive about 50 per cent.
SPECIE MERCHANTS DOWN.
London. Oct. 15.-Westwick & Co., spe.
Gle merchants have failed. Liabilities, sew.
enty thousand pounds.
BANK FAILURE.
New York, Oct. 15.-Haar & Co., German
bankers, IS Wall street, have failed. The
firm was long of gold and short of stocks.
HoAR & co.
New York, Oct. 15.-The announcement
to the stock exchange Of the failure Of Hoar
4 Co. caused furry among bankers and
brokers. 1t is said the cause Of the failure
was due to the fact that Jay Gould gave
Hoar & Co. an order to buy million dol.
lars Of gold and that the firm bought the
same on their own account. The statement
is also made that Ho.r & Co. were long of
ST, 100000 in gold and short of 5000 shares
of stock.
WHAT THE POST SAYS.
New York, Oct. 15.-The Evening Post
says: Since the announcement of the fail
ure of Hoar & Co., 10000 shares Of differ
ent stocks have been sold out under the
rule, and 81 ,l25.Q 900 in gold sold out. under
the rule. While the above purchases
strengthened the market, the main effect has
been to add to the generalization which
has ruled at the stock exchange for several
davs,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
BLACK HILLS NOTES
Dcadwood Times. 9th.

Deadwood Times. 9th.
The freighters on the Fort Pierre route
are pooling" their trains while en- route,
for protection against the Indians hoverine
along that road.
1t is reported that the Aurora mine will
resume work in few days, and also that
the Aurora mill, situated in Hidden Treas.
ure gulch, will be crushing this very rich
ore in short time.
A we'll founded rumor to the effect that
the Homestake company will soon erect q
sixty-stamp mill, is going the rounds. The
fact that the mill will be erected is we'll
founded, but we have been unable to obtain
all the particulars.
The work of the young bucks from Red
Clouds band, who are roaming over the
prairie northeast of the Hills, is beginning
to leak out. They are raiding on ranchers'
stock along the Pierre route, and no doubt
as soon as they are assured of forming q
junction with the Cheyennes, they will give
their attention to the ranchers' hair.
N. L. Witcher, the freighter, intends to
settle the question Of practical water route
to the Black Hills. He has just had boa
completed, the 6rst one ever constructed il
the Hills, which he will launch in Rapit
creek, navigate that stream to the Cheyenne
thence down the Cheyenne to the Missouri
He will take soundings and note the peculi
arities of these water courses the entire dis.
tance, 30 - to be able to suggest such i'm
provements Is may be deemed necessary ir
case this route becomes an artery of com
mercc between the Hills aud the Missouri
river. srt ~
Deadwood Enterprise. 9th.
"a democrat by the name Of Trip, from
the Hills," is the way the Sidney Telegraph
displays its Ignorance.
James Levy came over from Rochiort
yesterday. He Gays that the ground il
staked from one end Of the district to tn,
other, and that every miner is hard at work
Pennington county believing the distic
within ito limits has sent out surveying
party to determine the boundary.
A prize fight accordint tt6 ahe code Of th
English ring, took place on Moth hill, OF
Monday, bstween painter aud another art
ist of this city. Two rounds we're Tough,
when the painter, becoming weary Of tn
sport, asked for cessation of hostilities, bu
bis antagonist insisting, the fight continued
and in the third round the painter va
Knocked out of time.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
A DLER L GILMAN, Wines, LIQUORS and
IA Tobaccos. Broadway.
DELL, CONRAD L cos Baking Powder
41Manufactured in Chicago. Sold By all Deal
efS.
RRAMBLE, MINER 1 CO., Wholesale Gro
s,eam,,t Enis, tFoarMaIding' a%g Storage, and General
RuRLEIGH w. A: Jr., Dealer IN Flour, Grain
~ Feed and Provisions. Broadway Block.
FREEMAN JORDAN, Family Market
~ Broadway. (Stier's old stand).
QLATT l. BUERDORF. General Grocers
- Wholesale and Retail. Broadway.
IUTTlNG + CLOUDAs, Grocers. Third S,
~ opposite Postoi1ice.
TlUDLEY HAwLEY, General Hardware,
~ Third-S between Walnut and Cedar.
1lAKOTA HERALD, Democratic Newspaper
~: - published weekly. Taylor Bros. Proprtetors
EIsENIAN, CHAs. l. co. General Clothing
~ House 4 Merchant Tailoring. Broadway.
EXCELSIOR MILL co. Manufacture Patent
~ and other brands of Flour Meal, Feed. &C.
Capitalist near Levee.
IHDNUNnS Z, WAN p.,,,,ar. ,,,a I,,.,,...,.
II Agents Broadwav' i'a'Ae's s'' ''''o insurance
I,IRST XaT1ox. A. a.xx o.o--,-,o. =,
n..s;tor, - MT.s TUANns GGVeinment ne,
Bank BLOCK, THird-st. y 'e0''' -''''''a'
,,.,,, :, ---------------: :, :,
dar-st.. north Of Third ~
ICp1.X1. ,,o,,<7 ,,,-,,,------. -,
" Proprietors. Douglas-Ate.
..-.,---.-
IL near Postofice.
,,,,, -. .---.------------
IL Agent, Third ST. >''
vEGVIISO1
Srnoas;os TN. ~; -: Ice. ice cream, Fruits and
GlOceLles. 1nlId otIeeI.
j kotaian. ''' '''''' o. A'ess ~liu na-
--
II BLOCK. "ssAS' fenn''s'ohs
..:s.-..--------
Ii Third Stress. o'''" "'o'cis no"se
cc1,,. : =, ,----.---- -, = :. =.
Il flee bctwaan 4th and XII om RroeGwsw VI
------ ----~-.-
| ------------ -------.
wi Notions. Third ST. St"ss'''s' ''"''o'e's 'o
- : : = : - :
short notice. Coates Block, Third st. =
l. E-------------- E----------------------
DILES, I. L CO. Dealer in Boots, Shoes, Hats
Caps and Furs. Third-St.
@,,,..,. -, - - $500
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CRIME.
BROKE JAIL.

Cincinnati, Oct, l5.-Nine prisoners dug
through the Jail wall at Keokomo, Indiana,
last evening, and escap ed to the woods.
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A DLER L GILMAN, Wines, LIQUORS ar
IA TobaccOs. Broadway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
In NeniOri0D,

The following resolutions we're adopted
b, SarcJoS Grange z. Of H.:
Waereas God in His slIwise Providence
mas entered our circle and taken away
Sister Hattie Hartman, one WHO was en-
deared to US by the closest ties OF irlenc-
ship. ard whose gentle and loving char
ac.er bad won the esteem OF a.! with
whom she was associated.
Resolred, That Suncook Grange mourns
the loss ol devoted and faithful sister,
one whose influence and example will
long remain 10 inspire those who knew
her gentle and unselish lie.
ReSolred, Taat we extend our sincerest
sympalhies 20 the husband and friends OF
our departed sister, aud unite with them
in deploring the termination OF lie that
was so tenderly endeared to her many
friends.
Resolred. Tnat copies Of these resolu-
lions b. sen. 10 tde friends Of the de-
ceased, spread upon the records and
sent to the Oxford Democrat tor pubica-
lion. ELLEN IL. SIEARNs'
INA {. ANDREWS,
II. A. RUSSELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
TOWN ITEMS.

ANDovFE Fer. IA We had-G light
snov storm last SUNDAY. which cleared
oil win gale OF wind which gave as
the frs snow drifts tina, we have lad this
wiuier
Mos. OF our citizens are busiiY en-
Gagged hauling wood and lumber-many
having 20 h5ul their wood three or four
mi'es.
d.. W. ". Barnes is very sick with
fever.
Mr.. L. +. jones has recently purchased
some very fine thoroughbred jersey and
Durham cattle. Mr.. Jones has some OF
the finest looking stock in town. His
barn and stock are models OF neatuess.
aBd everything pertaining to them is
arranged in the most convenient and sys-
temalic manner, Many OF our farmers
wonld do we'll TO pay visit 10 this
farm and look around awhile. and carry
some Of their observations home with
thsm
On account oil poor ink last week some
OF my items were not legible as they
should have been, and several mistakes
occurred. They should read rs follows:
l.. +. Newton. rs bushels corn, Josiah
Bailey, 200 on. potatoes, II. w. Poor, 200
lbs. pork, Geo. @. Akers, Z cattle, Sam'l
Akers, 400 lbs. butter, value OF stock
sold, s75, l.. +. Jones, 700 lbs. pork.
Tho Quarterly meeting of the n. +.
churches is being held here to-day. The
ministers present are Rev. Messrs. Par
ker, Jacques. Haines. Sprague and Brown.
Mr.. Jacques preached very able sermon
this afternoon. LONE STAR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
Masonic.

A special communication Of F. A. NJ.
of Bethel Lodge No. 81, was held at Ma
sonic Hall, Bethel. Feb. eth for the in
s,allation of officers, i, being public Tor
masou's families. D. d. c. NJ. Alden
Chase oflicis,ed with his usual skill and
acceptance. snd the following officers
were Installed:
j. A Billings, NJ; d. W. Towne, S.
W; 6. W. Haskell, j. W.; L. T. Barker.
Secretary; o. II. Mason, T.; E. e..
Wheeler, S. d /; j. q. Rich. j. d. S. h.
Estes, S. S.; o. T. Whitman. J, S. II.
C. Andrews, Chaplain, &. p. Bean, 81. !;
E W. Kilgore, Tyler.
A full house OF brothers, ladies and
children, were present and very social
time was enjoyed. The new hall is very
commodious aud elegantly furnished
the furniture of V hich is insured for III
teen hundred dollars. The carpet alone
cost near two hundred dollars. snd it is
lighted by "A chandelier Of twelve globes
10 the centre OF the room which throws
a strong light to all parts oi tie ball.
This hall will be dedicated on the 10Th
inst. by officers of the Grand Lodge OF
Maine, and we shall be happy to greet
any of the fraternity, scattered up aud
down the earth, whenever they may in
travelling west or east, chance to come
this way. F. Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
NORWAY. Feb. Is, 1873.


Hr. Editor An a-J0r-igine with a
bottle Of water patrolied our streets
on Wednesday, calling at all the fancy
goods shops in search of the proper shade
Of blue ribbon 10 adorn his dusky person
withal. Stray nickels were also duly aP-
precialcd by;this forest king, whose pro-
verbal gravity (see Cooper's novels)
was somewhat shaken by the qsanti'y OF
wet damnaton within. Great spiTi. heap
mighty. ugh
The lecture wednesday evening by Mr..
Denton brought forcibly to the mind OF
your correspondent the lrishman's reilec-
ton that it is easier to forelell - after
wards. The lecture contained many
facts, but they were so mingled with
crude theory and so deficient in logical
arrangement and sequence, that 1t is
doubtful whether sny clear idea OF the
glacial epoch was conveyed. That this
opinion is not held by the writer alone,
is shown by the remarks OF many after
the close OF the performance. A magic
lantern was used to illustrate the white
screen behind the lecturer.
The schools close to-day after pleas
ant and successful term OF eleven weeks
The spring term will begin after vaca-
ton oftwo weeks, under the same corps OF
teachers. Quite number OF scholars
from other towns are expected to attend.
The Norway Dramatic Club, No. ,.
gave successful entertainment last
night, which is to be repeated this even
ing.
The Universalsts will hold theiriannual
fair next week. In addition TO the feast
for the eyes in the shape OF goods useful
and Ornamental, there will be turkey
supper the first evening (rhursdaY) and
8 large family of oysters will attend the
second. A dialogue and farce will be
presented Thursday evening, with songs
by the Amphions; while tho Hyers Sisters
give concert the following night.
The Literary Association has not been
very active lately. Only one meeting
has been held during the past six weeks.
as various interruptions have been
allowed to break up the regularity OF the
sessions and from that to complete sus-
pension is but short step. 1t is intended
to resume the meetings after the fair is
over, and the short rest should bring re-
newed vigor into the organization.
Several tramps have been in town this
week, but were peaceable enough, so far
as can be learned.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. John
Cummings is TO supply teams for those
bent upon driving good turnouts.
Mr.. Fernald is selling Of large stock
of books in the store formerly occupied
by Mighill Mason. All the standard
authors are for sale, and low prices are
the rule.
Miss Cora Cummings recently had a
very narrow escape while at work in the
stitching room of the shoe factory. Her
hair caught in swiftly revolving shalt,
but being braided tightly it slipped on
the smooth iron instead of winding up
tightly around it, and few bruises was
the only injury. FAcTIE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
The Dru00ist's Bin.

The committee on temperance voted
with one exception TO report that tho Pc
titioners have leave to withdraw. Dickey,
from Fort Kent, dissented and brought in
a minority report Che druggist bilD.
Yesterday it came up In the House and 8
most determined effort was made by the
druggists to substitute the bill for the re-
port of the committee. The discussion
was animated and to the point. The
floors and galleries were crowded with
spectators, and the interest was intense
when the clerk arose to call the yeas and
nays. The result is fully satisfactory to
the friends of temperance, The vote stand
ing Q1T one hundred and Serenteen in
favor of the report OF the committee aud
(25) twenty-five against. Oxford County
furnished two votes tor the druggist bill,
Kinl6aU OF Waterford. and HeSserve of
Browufeld. What will the reform men
of Brownfeld say to this, who supported
Messerve as temperance man. who
would stand, as was claimed, by the Pro-
hibitory law? An analysis of the vote
shows that of the twenty-five who voted
for the druggist bill, eighteen were dem
ocrsts-which is 81 per cent. OF the whole
vote. Seren republicans. r,ostly from
cities, voted with them, or about z per
cent. of the whole republican strength.
Let him who runs read.
OBSERVER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-19
M Pherson's Heavy Shot.
HARD FACTS TO SHOW THAT TIE PREVAILING
DEPRESSION Is NOT DUE TO DKMoNE-
~ .-u.rr..n ~. ~. ...rr. r.nInI-S.l. I


[BY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUSkl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Allhough 1t Is
so generally believed that nothing new
remains To be said on the silver question
Senator Mcpherson succeeded IN his
speech, to-day, in putting together some
figures regarding the causes OF our imam
cial troubles which told very torcibly
against the popular supposition that the
hard times have their origin in the de
mobilization OF silver, and that wesare
70 look tor a renewal of business pros
perity as a result of the passage OF the
Bland bill or an initiation OF the currency
What" he said, "caused ibis uni
versal proslratiou OF industry, this des
truction of values which affects the
whole people, transformed the honest
and willing laborer into a beggar, and
forced him to seek bread from door to
door?n
He showed that it could not have been
the fixing Of definite time for the re-
newal of specie payments. for that was
done in 1875. and the crash took place IN
1873. He said that the real cause could
not have been d lack OF sufficient circu-
lating medium. for the volume OF curren-
CIV in 1873 was greater than ever before.
tie insisted that the crash OF 1873 came
upon rs because in every branch OF
industry except agriculture we had
reached point in production Tar beyond
the capacity OF the people to consume,
and for which surplus no compromising
market could be found. Railroads had
been built far in excess OF present or
possible future needs. He showed by
trustworthy statistics that in the four
years from 1865 10 1872 we built nearly
$1,000 miles OF railroad, and 10 the sue
ceeding tour years less than 5000.
There were, be said, in 1873, in the
United States, 7O,65l miles OF railroad.
which had cost almost $1,000 600, 900,
more than half OF which now returns
nothing 70 the investor. OWING TO the
stoppage ofrailrosd construction, be said
about 200, 600 laborers were thrown out
OF steady employment. and the direct
annual loss to the laboring population
from this industry alone was about So
100000. To this aud the consequence
OF cessation in the demand for iron and
coal and the number OF labOrers thrown
out of employment in connection with
these and minor industries, he said, We
owe the present widespread distress
among the lsboring classes and the de-
preston in all branches OF business.
Mr.. Mcpherson was warmly congrat-
ula,ed when he concluded, by Senators
Bayard, Kernsn and others. They said
that Mr.. McPherson had thrown heavy
shot st the silver men-"Common busi-
ness sense against law sense"