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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21
F0nSECA'S FATE.
General Fonsecs, President Of Bss-
I'll, Ssid to b Dying st Rio
Jsnsiro.
The Dsbste in the Senate Over the
Resolution to Recognize the
Government.
EDeven of the Jurors in the Cronin
Msrdsr Csss to Make
Statement.
The Csptsin Of . WhaIsr Tells OF i
Strange Discoveries in the
Arctic Regions.
The lafusnzs Epidemic Attacking
AZ CIsssss In Boston,
Speekss Reed Announces Several Of
the important House Com
mittees. II


SboI EoboeOo Dy100.
LONDON. Dec. 2l.-Advices from Rio
Janeiro indicate that General Fonsecs
- dyins. There il much anxiety - to
Who y likely to succeed him in case Iof
his death. Il 10 feared that the change
- the ministry which his death would
involve would have serious oonse-
qussess.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Gsaf, Scott l. 20. have refused propl
ositions made them for selling out thei)
works. We understand there are req
resentatives OF an English syndicst.
endeavorinE to buy up all the lareee1
factories in the engine and threehe1
business in the United States. and beve
been after Gaar. Scott 4 Co., anon
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

DR.. Allison. the Pharmacist. has re-
moved to 1914 Main street. where ~
heretofore, he will make . speciality Of
the Prescription business and Pure
Drugs and Medicines. Prescriptions
filed accurately day or night.
aep7 dff
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

John G. Bennett. an old snd n
esteemed resident Of this city. who
been sorely afflicted for about
months, passed away ~ quietly q an
FAINT going to sleep about noon to- daJ
his home. 82l South e street. TheI
ceased was . gallant soldier during
war OF the rebellion, and was for IA
years . policeman. Hs was . rem
man. had many excellent qualities. n
his death will be generally depIore
He leaves . wife and two dauehtera.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

The Sabbath school Of the Wei
Methodist Church viii hold
Ohfistnas tree celebration Tun'
evening. December "a All frien17
string to give presents 70 iri6nda
welcome. Your presents will Is
fectly safe in the care Of . commits
young ladies. All presents muaA
marked with care. A 6ne proGfem
be rendered on this oooasion r.
charge. MRS N. A. MooRH. Suul
Miss MAY JOHNSON, Seeretary.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Pure fresh home made Candies. q
Wholesale and retail, at the Candy
Kitchen, 912 Main street. 20d4
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The Origin Of the Diamond.

The origin of the diamond has bean
. fruitful topic for speculation amona
| scientists; hence many CONTRADICTORY
theories have been advanced and a:
gued with some show of reason: but
after all that has been said and writ.
ten upon the subject, we are still left
pretty much in the dark Some of the
theories are very ingenious and inter
estang, though the amount Of truth
Ae has haAzQ-e 80. =. -
into the diamond, and again, the ita-
columite, generally regarded AZ the
matrix, was saturated with petroleum,
which, collecting in nodules, formed
the gem by gradual Capitalization.
Newton believed it to have been .
coagulated unctuous substance OF
vegetable origin, and was sustained in
the theory by many eminent philoso-
piers, including Sir D. Brewster, who
believed the diamond was once q mass
Of gum, derived from certain species OF
wood. and that it subsequently as
sumed a crystalline form. Dana and
others advanced the opinion that is
may have been produced by the slow
decom position of vegetable material,
and even from animal matter Burton
says it is younger than gold, and sug-
gests the possibility that it may still b
In process of formation, with capacity
of growth. Specimens of the diamond
have been found 20 inclose particles OF
gold, an evidence. he thinks, that it,
formation was more recent than that
Of the precious metal
The theory that the diamond was
formed Immediately from carbon by
the action of heat is opposed by an
have been produced in this way, other.
wise would have been consumed. But
the advocates of this view were not
quite on their guard against a surprise,
found by experiments that the dia-
mond will sustain great heat without
combustion. on.-Invention.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

PARIS. Dec. 21-President Carnot
and several members of the ministry
are suffering from attacks of influepse.
The customary meetings Of tho cabinet
have been temporarily suspended in
consequence,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

LISBON, Dec. I-Ths American war
ships Chicago. Boston. Atlanta and
Yorktown. imposing the squadron of
evolution, have arrived here.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Car load Jswelry lust received at II.
iC. Dickinson's, 626 Main street. 20d2
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See our Holiday Goods.
20-2 L. M JON ES 4 CO.
0f Interesa to Women.

DR.. l. @. league, the specialist on
North Eighth street. has had many
years experience in treating female
troubles. and has many wonderful cures
right here at home to his credit. Con-
sultation and examination free at his
efice. Is dwtf.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21
RICHMOND. IND1ANAAtURDAY DECEMBER 2l. 1899

it vas at the freezing poin1 -
and seven times in Ooeok I
seen that there were Horo ne1
ing weather in October IL fnr
Der.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Cigars in fancy boxes, for the holiday
trade, at Adam Drifmeyer's. 2lc:
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Empress Elisabeth. Of Austria. 10 20
affected BY gfief that she hates the
sight Of human beings and prays for
death,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

COLUMBIA s. G. Dec. 21.-ImmiRrsnt
Inspector Lee has reported to the Gov
ernment that virtual slavery exists in
the Phosphate mines in Collitin county.
the French and German imported IA
borers being treated bafbarously. They
are almost starved. and kept ct work by
intimidation with FIRE arms.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21
Company.
CIRCUIT COURT.
nAnR1AaR LICENSES.

IN 81. Pesls and Cynthia ID.
cvs451lhott, Webster. Solomon Nor
|Gnn. af6ant.
George 81. Geisler and Lixsie Met
kpalf. Hagesstown. John Gsisler. sfi :
i William 8. Canpbell and Jennie
fCAmpbell. Richmond. r. 8. Haisley,
a8ant.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

A Turkey and all the
necessary trimmings for q
Christmas dinner at e. HI.
Chambers. 20.3t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Handkerchiefs, one cent
each, mp, II l.. -. Jones 4
Co,a. 2o-2t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

A good turkey. nicely roasted, makes
splendid Christmas dinner. The
roasters, frst- class. can be found at
johnson & Woodhurst's. 20i2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

COuches and Bed Lounges
at Smith & Dunham's.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Call ct the Candy Kitchen for pure
fresh Candies. 20a4
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

The New York and 10 Cent Store
receives new goods daily-all useful
articles. Remember nothing hiehsl
than 10 cents.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Gold Pens and Pencils.
MooRMANN's.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Choice layout of candies. nuts and
fruits for Christmas ct M. Arnett's.
Give him Q call. 402 North Eighth
street. 2ld2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

If it Il turkey you are looking for.
70 TO Buffkin's. 20d2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

see our plain black Suspe adefs and tin
for embroidery at the Eldorado. 1894
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Reduced prices on Watches ct G. 81.
Haner's, No. North Eighth street.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Go to Tony Theobold 3 for your Christ
mas candy. Huntineton House Block.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Diaries for 1880 cheapest
at Nicholson & Bro.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

N3W York MARkea.
NEW YoRK. Dec. N.-FIouy-C1ty mfn ex.
@ supernns. . ises IS: nns. n 7sss IS:
Gnsat-Ho; REQ wfnfer. mixed, ~
mixed, Dec. ~: jan. n
OatsENo. J mlxea, ea.n, 2sIeaske: No. .
mixed. I. De. @ n; ri ;. Ian 2shi FeD,- sH
LArd-Jan ss a; Feb. g ss
Turpenfine- lsxgH
susssr-We.ssrn ereeznsry faney. s1eze
EEUaWeatern. sc
s1Tnx-Cut loaf and cruahed, 7s<c: srsnr.
lated. CSC: mould A. 7c
Tallow-Pnme city, ~
Co1se-R.o, fair earKoss, 1870.
Chicago Market
CorD-De-- 3 JAM. slas1h: Nay. s2A
Port-!.a as. s .Ssss sss: Nay. % az
LArd-Jaa g s7a; Nays OK
~.lO4eo DEG. al-l:ls p. M-wnsas-D DEC.
Sofn-Dse. .; Jan. as; Feb. T9sl
Osss-Dee Hsc: Jan. zeS; Nay, 7zx
For..Yssr. . q. JAM . i71s Feb. y %;
- -. gse S s : ~; 4 la, 8 Hxss &c; Feb.
RIB. Year. - IS; jan. n S1s4: Feb- H7s;
Cf.einnan aarkes.
CmcusAxz, Des 9l--Four-a oas =
LArd-Kettae cK1sd. e0G5<s
F0k-heEulN, y % . = s2<: fAmily
Be6oa-short clear rib sides. e<eex
GG2.Assnre 49,
On&e564e
] Kye10As
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

3EC Chair and -
ers, nj latest designs, I'm 10
seph Grlmm.s show win.
dow.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Fine art novelties I'm great
variety for ChFistmas, at
EllWOOd Morris & Co.'S Book
Store.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Aol10ay HATS
Fur Caps. Nsckwear and other furnish
ings ct Macke's.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

For al your Christmas bakery sup
plies 60 to the Vienna Model Bakery
Finest lay. out in the city.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Toilet Cases very cheap af
Nj chOlsOm,s Book Store.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Lsave orders for your Christmas
Trees with r. 81. Fetta. Nice line to
select from. All prices. from 20 cents
up. Corner Tenth and Main streets.
1914
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Special prices on Gold Spectacles st
G. q. Haner's.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Black SILK Handkershief the mode,
at Ed Dsnieon's. 1874
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Deputy Sheriff More sold 81 sheriff 9
.ealo thn afternoon lot 269 North
sTvolfth street. property of George w.
Redmond, to satisfy decree in favor OF
&0aa Harold, executrix Of Sarah ID.
Lynde, deceased. for 81 800. @. G. Blink
lo9 vas the purchaser.
Also the farm Of Richard Cheesman
Purchased by the Adiston Pipe and
G1oel Company.
CIRCUIT COURT.
John Hawkins W. estate of Lew
Hawkins. Claim allowed for 1892 80.
William Dale W. David P. Demory
Eet a. Jndgmeat on note for 4245 A.
Mary N. McManus ". Terrence Nc
Ma1ns. Divorce. Case dismissed at
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

4GOld PENS and Pencils, q
1Dmplete stock, ut Michel.
IN q Bros.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

II you want . good Cake for your
Christmss Dinner leave your order with
Kiefer, the Baker. 906 Main street.
21d3
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

A diamond hoop ring. between the
6ntington House and Union National
Rank. Finder will leave at Union Ma
Dnal Bank and receive reward. 19dtf
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

The largeat cake that was ever baked
in this city can be seen in the west win.
dow OF the Vienna Model Bakery, COR
ner Eleventh and Main streets.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Cologne Salts ut Hiatt &
Co.'S. 2O.2t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Candies, Nuts. Fruits, nice lay. out for
Christmas, at the Opera House Confec
tionefy. 2ld2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Our stock is still full, and you
can get aim ost anything you want for .
Christmas present. New Y York and 10
Cont Store, Luken's block.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Pocket KNIVES and ScaS
SOrS. IRWIN REED 4 son
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Reduced prices on Watches ct c. 81.
Rsner's, No. North Eighth street.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Ladies', = VvOrdl
Look at J, M. Williams' advertise
menA api3 -dtf
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

4 Day your Books ct Moormann's and
- money.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

- forget the Boys Watch (new)
6t Jenkins.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Don't forget the Boys Watch (new)
lust in ct jenkins.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

See the layout Of Plain and
Fancy Candles at the Pan.
try. 2O.2t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Nice Mirrors at very low
prices at Nicholson & Bros.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Clocks ct cost 696 Main street.
20i2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Handsome Plush, Leather snd Brass
G. ,ods. MooRMANNs.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Park Rink open Saturday
afternoon and evening.
fgd3t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

L0m1ep, Gail 0R0 See
Our holiday Neckwear ct Ed Depison's 3
1914
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

We still have . good lire
Of Reed and Rattan Rock.
eFs, Oak Rockers, Ladies'
Desks, B0Ok.cases, Tables,
etc.
G. GROTHAUS 4 son,
Wed-fri-sst S35 Main Street.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

Nice chickens.
2Od2
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-21

1 n
| - -: 2is1| -. NJ.
31E ChaIrs and -
erS, nj latest designs, In 10
seph Grlmm,s show win.
dow.
For all your Christmas bakery sup
plies go to the Vienna Model Bakery.
Finest lay out in the city.
Irwin Reed & Son will
have their store open every
evening I'm December to dis.
play an elegent line Of Carv.
Ing Knives, Scissors and
Skates. l7.5t
Lsave orders for your Christmas
Trees with r. H. Fetta. Nice line to
select from. All prices. from 20 cents
up. Corner Tenth and Main streets.
1914
Come to our Book Store to
look for Chrisfmas articles.
ELLWODD MORRIS & CO.
C: C:ll G.a9 :s the Candy Kitchen for sogu pure
Toilet Cases very cheap at
NichOlsOn's Book Store.
Choice layout of candies. nuts and
fruits for Christmas at M. Arnett's.
Give him Q call. 4O2 North Eighth
street. 21d2
Backing Cases at Smith
4 Dunham's.
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, nice lay. out for
Christmas, at the Opera House Confec
tionery. 2ld2
Oh. my! what daisy
Grimm has. Sec them.
Reduced prices on Watches at C. d.
Haner's. No. North Eighth street.
See the layout Of Plain and
Fancy yCAndies at the Pan.
try. 20.2t
A good turkey. nicely roasted, makes
. splendid Christmas dinner. The
johnson 4 Woodhurst's. 20i2
Cologne Salts ut Hiatt &
Cos. 2O.2t
Clocks ct cost. 636 Main street.
2Oi2
Fine Candies. THEoBoLD.
L
/ We still have . good lire
of Reed and Rattan Rock.
eFs, Oak Rockers, Ladies'
Desks, BOOk-cases, Tables,
etc.
G. GROTHAUS 4 SON,
Wed-fri-sst S35 Main Street.
1 Handsome Plush. Leather and Brass
G ,ods. MooRNANNs.
LaAfes, Call anA see
Our holiday Neckwear at Ed Denison's 3
| DIAMOND CUT STONE
| GOODS.
Loee Pins, Earrings, Scarf
Pins and Studs. Solid gold
diamond cut-sf0ne Ear
Irlngs SI6O Per pair, nj r.
IB. Dfckfns0n's, 52S Main
Istreet. 2o-dh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-24
TROUBLES OF BUSINESS MEN.

'illiam j. Barbour Charles W. Brooke and Percy
Gardner, manufacturers agents and dealers in dra-
per!es at No. 935 Broadway. made assignment yes
ter1ay 10 George L. Davenport. Barbour Brooke
Gardner dissolved on August 10 last by the retire
ment of Mr.. Gardner and the firm reorganized as
Barbour, Brooke & Co. Tho capital used I'm the
business was small. The proposition Of Belford,
Clarke Co., book publishers of Chicago and New
York, for settlement with their Eastern creditors IS
said to be the basis OF % cents the dollar pay
able In three, Six nine and twelve months. AZ the
ONCE Of Carter. Hughes Cravath, who represent the
largest Ncwi ork creditors, Mr. Kellogg said yester-
DAY that theo was scarcely any doubt Of the settle
ment Dring elected al % cents the dollar.
\ certificate Of incorporation Of the Bclford Com
pany WAS fled In the County Clerks Office yesterday,
the capital of the new company being $4,000. The
corporaorS and trustees Robert j. Hcford, Daniel
Il. Ircnor, and John Qdincy. OF New York; william
/. SGures, of Brooklyn and DedTich j. Winkelmann,
Of Hoboken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-24
MANIPULATING GRAIN RATES:
CINCINNATI ROADS GETTING TRAFFIC THAT Is


THOUGHT TO BELONG TO CHICAGO LINES
Chicago Oct % (SpeciaD.-The cross roads leadils
from the Mississippi 10 Cincinnati are at Their on
practice and are dverting more Nebraska gram 'na'
way than is coming through Chicago. The movement
Of grain in that direction only began Monday hoDer'
Warren Board Of Trade man, returned from NeOrashS
to-day with this information Local railroad ohcIaS
OF lines both east and west bound are greatly eA
cited over the manifest manipulation OF rates. put dr'
absolutely poweress owing to their shortage Oh cars
Nearly year ago the Southern lines TOOK an H
mense lot of this grain by quoting rate maze UP VI
the Chicago proportion Of the through rate appheu W
Cincinnati and thence east at the regular local ra'e
This of course cut the rate by the difference between
the Chicago and Cincinnati eastern locals. Judso
Cooley ruled against this rate and 1t was wlthdIaWn
II Is not thought possible the same rato Is again Deis
quoted but that the manipulation is enected Dy lno
duotng of low local rate from Nebraska to Cin
cnnati The bulk of the manipulated corn IS gong "
Baltimore and Philadelphia. the rest going Dy a1 tn1
Chesapeake and Ohio TO Newport News. Local
officials are at a loss what 10 do. West bound lines
are to-day short least GO,O00 cars, and the edse
bound Lines are short over 10000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-24
THE OIL MARKET ESPECIALLY LIVELY:


Pttsburg Oct. 23.-The bulls made a raid on the
oil market this afternoon, and in short time prices
advanced nearly cents touching higher figure than
for several years. As result the Petroleum EX-
change was converted into veritabe pandemonium
and more business done than for many months.
The marked opened dull at al 90 1-2 and remained
in that neighborhoOd until late In the session, when
values under a strong bull movement quickly ad-
vanced TO 81 O4 and closed firm at 81 Oh Is The eX-
citement during the time the market going up was
Intense, and inside OF an hour over 100000 barrels
of oil changed hands.
The excitement continues at the new oil field at
Grafton, four miles from Pittsburg, where the Ar
buckle Bros wholesale coffee dealers OF New-Iork
and Pittsburg sruck their big well last week The well
was doing twenty-five barrels per hour this morning
and oil men say that it could be made TO do great
deal more were 1t subjected TO more drilling. The
Arbuckles preparing TO drill several more wells
near the c1lsbero j. NJ. Guifey, the millionaire
operator has begun TO drill three wells on his territory
one of them being distant only 300 feet from me Ar
buckle we'll The we'll is OF the greatest surprises
that has taken place in the oil business for years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-24
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
A CONSOLIDATION SCHEME.
TRYING TO REoRGANIzE THE MISSOURI, KANSAS
AND TEXAS WITH A MoRTG GAGEcBoND PLAN.

TRYING TO REoRGANIzE THE MISSOURI, KANSAS
AND TEXAS WITH MoRTGAGE-BoND PLAN
plan for the reorganization OF the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railway is proposed by the Executive Com
mittee 1t provides that the conso dated per cent
bonds shall take per cent bonds without change
IN the mortgage The back interest this issue Is 10
be paid coupon g IL per cent? in cash, ohe
coupon I'm per cent bonds, and the interest for the
other year and four months I'm preferred stock, en-
titled to per dividends, the rate of 81 90 ior
each 81 1t provides that the general mortgage bonus
shall be exchanged for new 4 per cent bonds, tn'
skies dollar for dollar and the ves at 90 cents on
the dollar The back interest both issues Is TO DO
paid I'm preferred stock The present stock Is TO pay
an assessment Of 81 so share for which 1t Will re-
give preferred stock. The capitalization OF inc
company under this scheme Will be Preferred stock
SIC. 600 OOo common stock $47 900; per cent
bonds. s1s, 600; and per cent bonds
S2s 100000. The earnings of the roaa
on this basis will be ample to meet the fixed charges
The committee charged with the conduct of the re-
organization consists of Frederick p Olcott Rlcharu
King, Henry W. Poor Henry Bulge and Coigao
Hoyt. The Central Trust Company VIII receive "'
posits OF securities under the agreement. ar,
Vice-prssident Enos SAID ABOUT the plan u, into
company does not wish to see its property torn Uo
pieces by foreclosure proceedings IL ths plsI ,dor
not bo adopted 1t will serve at least as ioulNa, ,n
for better 1t is not In the interest OF any
will assent to 1t. 1t is, however, the plan OF 1Ido nHo
stockholders. who Wiling TO put thelr harts LII
in their pockets 1t is also an equltabe piah ,t a
first sevens get for their reduction OF interest pog
over all other interest payments for hVo STata
while their mortgage lien remains unchanged dun
inclined to think the plan will be successful"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-24
DISC USSING THE WHEAT MARKET.

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY GROWERS COMPLAIN
AGAINST THE COMMISSION SYSTEM.
st. Louis, Oct. % (speciaD-The wheatgrOwers of
the Mississippi Valley assembled in convention here
today, under the auspices of the Farmers Fedora
ton Of Topeka, Kan. There 200 delegates pres
ent representing seventeen States and Territories
The convention is called in consequence of the de-
pressed condition of the wheat market, and on ac-
count Of the systems in business and combinations
against the farmers, who are not as an agricultural
class enjoying equal privileges with the. manuiactdr
Ing and commercial classes and from the inequality
Of exchange have for the past ten years, been sofe
oppressed by tho low prices Of farm products" inc
Farmers Federation is a corporation with S2OOOoOOo
capital Stock threefourth of which are In trust ior
farmers TO secure them control The main object ol
the Farmers Federation is to secure monopoly III INC
commission business, which will not only enable inc
company to pay large dividends to stockholders Out
will give It power over shipments OF farm prouucS'
Before reaching the consumer the producS ol tno
farmers OF the Mississippi Valley are chaigeu win
S1O.OO0.OO0 annually paid in commissions Ih's
company proposes do the whole OF thlS DusiioSs m
selling through a system of saafed ageheic1, ~ tO
~ OCO 900 annually. Norman J. Colmah wa, flocVcI
president Of the convention and Naiusr ~ ad' bv
Topeka. vice president. Addresses Wc,1
walter y. Allen president of the Farmers reuel and
General Robinson, first Governor OF ha&usaS' & frnnt
others. A number Of heavy COMMISSION HUI ~
Chicago and Kansas City are present