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FARMERS TO COMBINE
They Will Employ n Purchasing Agent snA
DO Away with Middlsmen-

CHICAGO, Dec A dispatch from Fan
Claire. Wis, says: At the Farmsrs' Alliance
convention q resolution was adopted favoring
the organization of . business department, ss
the head Of which will be placed an agent whe
will represent all the members Of the alliance
in Wisconsin.
President Butt Of the state alliance said: ssThs
farmers Of this state who belong to the alliance
when this system is in working order viii have
an agent who will buy and sell for them. For
instance, as il Is now the individual farmer buys
his reaper from some local agent
who puts on 100 per cent profit
The state alliance purchasing agent
will receive the orders OF the farmers for rosp-
ers and receive the cash with the orders Tie
agent will buy the respers direct from he
manufacturers and save 10 the farnsru Tie
middleman's profit The transaction win b
on strictly cash basis. This h only one nlus-
trasion-
Another feature Of the company 3 operative
stores. Az things are nov farmsrs are buyipQ
their supplies here and there, whsrover thsy
can, usually from middlemsn, who. Of coursS
must have . profit Our alliance aeont vill q
al the purchasing Of this kind directly ffo9
large wholesaler and you can - how Shs Cd
vantage thus gained win operate for - bsasoe
Of the farmer.
"Asain. the alliance agent win hanAls -
wheat and send IL direct 70 Europa. Ths hfDr
en VIII sell their wheat through - sGsat 90
he win control the supplies and put sAs0 dsese
on the best market 10 the pro1t and a1vano1D
Of the farmer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
FIRE AT JERSEY CITY.

A Ferry Boat Bumping Against Q PSss
Causes Gas Explosion.
NEW YORK, Dec. AT an early hour this
morning a number of wooden buildings sdjoin-
ing the new Pennsylvania railroad depot in
Jersey City were burned and the new depot
caught fire, but was saved The FIRE y said
to have originated in gas explosion, caused
by the breaking of pipe from the jar
caused by ferry boat striking the slip with
unusual force. The loss is about S5O, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

No INDIAN TRoUBLEs.-A telegram was re-
ceived at the War Department yesterday after
noon from Gen. Brooke saying that there have
been no Indian disturbances in Arizona SO far
as he is able to learn, and that the coroner s
inquest in the case of Mcdaniel showed that he
was killed by white men and not by Indians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
STORMS IN THE NORTHWEST.
A Howling Blizzard Prevails Throu~ho,
North Dakota.

DEvu's LAKE. n. d., Dec. 4-Ths greatest
blizzard known in North Dakota since 1883 10
raging throughout this section. Drifts are
actually piled from twelve to eighteen feet high
and it is impossible to see across the street. A
terrific cold wave is approaching from the
northwest.
GRAND Forks. ND, Dec. A bowling
blizzard prevails throughout this state. All
railway traffic is impeded. Northern Pacific
and Great Northern trains are stuck In snow
drifts west and north.
MISsEAPoLIs, MINI, Dec. 4-Reports rs-
ceived here last night report q fearful condi-
ton Of weather prevailing in the northwest
Rain or snow is reported from every town and
hamlet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

MILITARY CADETs.-The following named
persons have been appointed cadets at the
United States Military Academy: Frank C. Rem
ick, sixth district of Massachusetts,; Huston "
Evans, third district of Missouri: Frank d.
Wickham (alternate). third district of Missouri
VIM. G. Mcmillan, seventh district of Alabama:
Sidney W. Minor, fifth district Of North Caro-
lima; 8. r. Nichols (alternate), second district
Of Arkansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

BONDS REDEEMED. The amount of ~ per
cent bonds redeemed yesterday was Sl3.O5O,
making the total redemptions to date go, OIL
$50 and leaving outstanding 50, ,4S2, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
THE GOLD QUESTION.
1t il Presented to the Court in General Term
Today.

1t il Presented to the Court in General Term
Today.
In the Court in General Term today-Chief
Justice Bingham and Justices Cox and James
the Rock Greek gold case was taken up, Judge
Wilson appearing for the Shoemakers and Mr..
Hugh T. Taggert for the commission.
Judge Wilson presented paper reciting the
former proceedings and concluding with the
order Of the court excluding the testimony
before the commission to appraise the value in
relation to gold; that they had pursued their
investigation and had ascertained that
the lands covering the gold territory
were conveyed August 29. 176O, to James White.
and in it there is no reservation of royal mines;
that this patent is for 681 acres, and it
was subsequently, in.April 1773, conveyed to
Robert Peter and Adam Stewart, and
the interest OF Stewart was confiscated and on
August 10, 1885, his interest was sold to Peter,
the co-tenant in common, and deed was made
October 20, 1872, &c. And they moved that the
order made excluding the testimony on gold
be rescinded and that they may be permitted
to offer testimony in relation thereto.
Judge Wilson then presented the map stat
ing that the commencement Of the zigzag lines
was stone marked z W. 1853, and after they
got hold Of the old patent the old lines were
run. He also presented tracing of the land
described under the patent Of 1772 showing that
the lines were identical Judge Wilson pre-
sented the affidavit of Mr.. Taylor, C. E., as to
the accuracy Of the map He said that
every pit opened, with one exception, was
covered by the patent Of 1760.
Judge Wilson, after reading the ruling of the
commission, said that they had discovered,
first. the patent was made with no reservation
of royal mines, &C., and the future conveyances
did not change this; that the interest of Stew
art was confscated, &c.
Mr.. julius A. Trnesdell, in the absence Of Mr.
Coleman. the counsel for Mrs. Truesdell. pre-
sented her affidavit, stating that with others
an investigation had been made, and the patent
of 1760 was found and it covered her land, and
there was no exception OF royal mines.
After recess Mr.. Trussdeu made q brief
argument in which he traced the title to tract
a from the patent Of 1760 to Mrs Truesdell
and the royal mines were not reserved. The
title under the confscstion acts began in 17s5,
and the state, he said, did not reserve the
royal mines nor could he reserve such mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

k~TAILoRMADEA AT PRICE OF READY
MADE"
am now prepared to fill my prom
Use Of a special Offering in Black.
Have Just received $50 yards of Black
English Diagonal Worsted which
shall make up into Cutaway Coats
and Vests for $25. These will he cut
in the latest modes and finished in
my usual unsurpassed style. &25 is
from IS to SIS below the price Of
any other frst-class tailor. Many
have already booked their orders
q. WAKEFIELD SIMPSON,
Expert in Trousers"
d Cor. 9Th and q sts n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

FIDELITY
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Has the best plan devised securing q Home.
No AUCTION OF MONEY.
NO BACK EUES REQUIRED.
Any amount loaned. repayabl $l3 per month each
g. 100 advanced. Shares, &l per month.
slA PER CENT ALLOW Ed ON DEPOSITS
For pamphlets and information apply al the ONCE.
Sl3 AND Yl5 ST. NV.
Harrison Dingman. PreA lol9l Alonzo Tweedale Sec.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

n
Better take policy in the Equitable NOW.
.a. ' ''0Ss''''' DrGe aHHs. IA i!ns II sauRLEY.
no3o-6s l326 st. n. ".
NATIONAL
~ SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY
OF WASHINGTON.
NE COZ. 18th ST. AND NEW YORK AVE
CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF CONGRESS
JANUARY -. 1867.
Lsoryanized under act Congress October /. 1890
Transacts the business ofs
TRUST COMPANY
IL all its various branches
Also the business of .
SAVINGS BANK
And ofs
sAfE DEPOSIT COMPANY.
Capital:
ONE MILLION OF pOLLARa
Acts N executor. administrator. guardian of the es
tates of minors of tho estates Of lunatics
receiver assignee and any and every
description.
Wills kept without charge.
Receives money deposits in sums Of TEN CENTS
tnd upward and allows interest thereon.
Money deposited before the FIRST day and on the r,t
econd and third days Of the month will draw interest
from the first day.
Loans money upon real estate and collateral sscur-
:ty.
Sells frstciass real estate and other securities In
su1Hs of s5OO and upward.
Receives SILVER WARE and all kinds Of vALU-
ABLES upon deposit in cspacious storage vaults Of
Unsurpassed dryaess and security
SMALL SAFES FOR RENT FROM s5 to sl25 PER
ANNUAL
Once hours-Dsily from a. m. to p.m m. and untl
lours, until O'Clock p. H.. follows.
On the 10th day OF each month.
On the last business day OF each month.
On the nrst, second and third days Of each month
tsundays eIcepted).
When The 10Th tails On Sunday the IAsh Gay viii bs
Management:
president,
BENJAMIN Y. SNYDER
Vice Presidents,
CHARLES Q. GLOVER. First.
JAMES II. JOHNSTON. second
Treasurer
z. FRANCIS RIGGS
Secretary,
ALBERT l. STUETEvANT.
Directors:
Beniamin P. Snyder. Zenas C. RobbinA
Albert L. Sturtevant Andrew wyiie
GeorEe ID. Plant, Matthew U. Emery.
Lewis Clephane, Charles A. James
henry A. willard. L. Francis klgys.
JaInes NJ johnston. Charles G. Glover.
X. Ross Perry. John q. Parke,
Thomas Hyos. John T.. Rodgers.
ocSl William L. Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

est - assistant 70 Rev. Dr.. Cornelius Of the
Eastern Presbyterian Church Of this city in
erdsr that tAe pastor may have more time to
devote 70 the eese,ion of The nov church build
Ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue, $531 .573; customs, s545,153.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
A BAD BLUNDER
Pension Checks Refused Payment at the
Banks and Treasury.

HUNDREDS OF PENSIONERS DISAPPOINTED AND
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF PENSION
AGENT WILSON'S NEW ARRASeExESr-wHAr
BANK OFFICIALS sAY-TREAsURER NEBEKER's
VIEW OF THE AFFAIR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
Marriage I.iceusea

Marriage licenses have been Issued BY the
clerk Of the court to Leroy Jones and Anna
Jackson, both Of Baltimore, Nd; John Davis
and Charlotte A. Abers; Ernest l. Corbin and
N. Ella Scrivener; Noble d. Posey and Emily
Dunnington; John Thomas Power and Annie
Laurie Nolan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
WHEN A GOOD ARTICLE

R~WHEN GOOD ARTICLE
Is available at the same price you are paying
for an Inferior one 10 it not wisdom-isit 1t not
economy to take advantage Of the opportunity!
When marketing tomorrow try our choice
'ElKin Creamery" Butter at 30, IS and 4(
cents pound and Judge for yourself.
GEO. NJ. OYSTER, JR.,
LEADER IN FINE TABLE BUTTER.
b ST. wing. near 1th st., Center Market,
d4 20 Riggs Market, 80 o st. Market.
R@FOR CHRISTMAS.
What more acceptable memento
than tastily decorated bit Of pottery
other rare and curious bric-a -brac,
rejecting alike the originality and
the handiwork of the giver. We have
all the materials-china, brushes,
canvas, oil colors, water colors and
other requisites. You can gather
ideas" in abundance from our ample
and beautiful stock. Frames made to
order. Nearly q hundred samples
Artists. architects, draftsmen's 8 and
engineers supplies.
FRED. A. SCHMIDT
504 9th st. NV. Id4l Branch, lT22 Pa. ave-
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

l.
6@sMpNTHLY MEETINe oE ssINSER
). at Z 80. Board Of Trade Rooms 14iS F St. All
s E asa
KsNoTICEIT ANNUAL MEETING OF
bsfres & aiHe @ ns hea M 'sS
Gs # ee sss M sls s. Noap ~
ss'osf &C. NOZZLE SSi IEs re-"
R~THE MEMBEKs OF UNION LODGE. NO.
n on m hsSsSSsss'f bss.msss to
lewis m 1ns Of ssssr
invited Isfs5 Z faS6Ss m 5Ssss
no4-2t Recording Secretary.
THIS assds raas Si II
n. RstsarieM Nm cssi,SAsF VIM
wAskEsSSSaqs KESSaPs TFHFT4k5 TfFSHMN4kDEF7: NO: l.
I'll Ths %smDs5s q .his eo%nsndsrs VIM assemble Gin
Re & G. the Temple On
purpose of attending the late rater Sir
Asss SHSSihs shHsr rRnsas
the S ss iHssan; S
as 81 csamsi. sfaS1. Raass No. "a
will be hed e Scottish Rite sanetnary No 1907 St
o
late 6.9.her Thos Bourne full attendance is
vissa; ss;. BY order OF the ". n Mr.corI 60.
9TH and sts NV.
and ~ p m Saturdays until further notice. d4-lOt
~FLANAGAN's CLOCKS!
Drop in today tomorrow and examine tn. varied
s475-THAT CLoCK-e475
o. Hunt the city over and you will not ind its equal at
K~oUR BARGAINS IN BICyCLEs.
FRIDAY. DEC. 4. 1891
"RUDGE" Cushion-tired Safety: 1897 pattern;
new in design; neat in outline.
COSTS YOU BUT elO0.
Cut this out for Christmas!
0oRMULLY JEFFERY MFG. CO.,
d4 1895 I4th st. NV.
~ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNED
!.,,S- axanst trusting my Wife Ann Baxter. as
her / furnish ample means for her support. Also
they are warned against purchasing from her any
OF my personal property. NJ. G. BAXTER.
~ ia 7th st. W..
d43t' Washington, D. c.
R~DR. WALTER DAVIDSON BIDWELL
~ Has rsmeysd ne ! his Sc Office and residence to
Telephone. No 491 d4-1ms
E~A MAN AND A PHoNoGRAPH
Paragraphs sent on trial.
The man who can do the most business
In given time is the man who have
the most leisure if he wants it. or make
the most money. if that is what he wants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04
VoI 79. No 2O,121.
FINANCIAL.

i rainy day!
Better take policy in the Equitable NOW.
Deiays are dangerous. Drop me line.
CHAS L. GURLEY,
no5O-6t 1326 st. n w.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R~(OFt lCIAL. l-DEtAKTNE UPSTATE,
~ Washington. ID. c., December 9, 1s9l.-In-
Torn alton has been receved at this department from
Mr William Newell the consul of the United States
September. 1881. at San Juan del sur. of DR. soses
Coie. an American citizen The legal representatives,
plying to this dei',rtment. Per dispatch No 81.
Dateu october -. lS9l. 1t
x eES(OrFlClAL) DISCRIMINATORY STATE.
- Washington, d. c., December 2. 1s9l.-In-
FORMATION has been received at this department from
MI James +. McCaskey. the consul of the United
states at Acapulco Mexico. OF the death. the 18th
OF November, 1891. at Acapulco. Of Miss Nettie
Reymond Of Washington, ID. C. The legal represen-
tatves Of the deceased obtain further information
Dated November 10. 1881. 1t
CARPETS, 81 As PER YARD
~ Reduced from 81. go.
". b. MOSES SONS,
IL Corner 1lth and sts n. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

@~FOR SALE-BEAUTI.
Full HOMES.
$500 each.
We will sell the few houses We
have left of that pretty row on
California st. near I'd ST. between
and SITS. ne. for ~. 500 each.
q rooms. bath: handsomely
papered; cabinet mantel: range;
Iatrobe. Every nvenience.
Alley in rear. Concreted street,
BARNES h WEAVER,
629 4 st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-04

FOR RENT-ROOM sPEt Tally
fitted up for physicians tof6ce Of the late
DR.. j. o. Stanton) 1874 q st. n. W. div
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
Mr. N,NSFIELD IN WASHINGTON

An interesting musical performance Is announces
bv Richard Mansfield 10 be given as an incident %
his dramatic season in Washington. which began last
night AT Albauch's Theatre in that city-YheFe MI
Mansfield appeared. and was cordially welcomed A'
ue,u Brlmmcll. Thi, musical performance will oc
c,r next Friday afternoon, February 10. Mr.. Mans
ocld will sing various songs both grave and gay,
The music OF which he has himself composed. and 10
viii also present a medley Of musical features l"o
Of tie poems that he has set to music and VIII ohe'
ON th., occasion by William Winter, and are en-
tilted Asleep and The broken Harp new
National Anthem. composed by Mr. Mansfield ana
dedicated 10 the American People. Will be sung IOr
The frst Time. \ full band and choir OF boys aISe
to unto I'm the rendering 90 this piece 1t Is eApecyn
that the President and Mrs. HARRISON Tue Io'e,s "a
Ministers and other dignitarics will be present ana
mo intention is % maze this event socially as "o1
as altstlcally brilliant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
THE RAID ON TIE INSURANCE DEPART
MENT


Governor Hill has done good many disre-
nntable acts since he took possession OF his
nre,ent Office. but his choice OF such person
a. ex-senator &" jim Pierce for the Insurance
Superintendency is to be regarded as tne cio"h-
ing disgrace of his administration. 1he nom
nation is absolutely indefenSble ana Is eX-
nlainable ONLY Oh the theory that the Governor
ba, determined that the department shall cease
10 he managed to promote the pubhc welfare
and shall be reconstructed 50 that 1t shall be
. tender 10 the Democratic machine and to his
own boom for the Presidency.
We have characterized the nomination as
absolutely indefenSible. Even 50 prominent a
Democratic newspaper aS The NcW-h OK
World"-which is, Of course, friendly to the
Governor. and which helped TO make him sen
ator-is constrained to say Ex-senator Pierce
* not proper man for the head OF the lnsur-
ance Department" The independent Herald
takes the same ground 1t declares that the
Governor Knight as we'll appoint fox to looi
after hen-roost" as to place Pierce at the head
Of the Insurance Department. This is putting
the point strongly, but not stronger than the
facts will warrant In dispatch from our Al
bany correspondent which Is printed to-day
one of the chapters in PerccS history connect
inc him with the Insurance Department Is set
forth. 1t ought to prevent any reputable sen
ator from voting for his confirmation oven II
nothing more could be urged against him
There is something decidedly iishy about it, ana
other Pierce chapters OF the same sort can be
found by anv one who will take the trouble
to read the testimony taken by the committee
which conducted the great insurance lnVcNtl-
cation of few years ago-thc investigation
which drove Superintendent Miller into retire
ment. There is no doubt that if the insurance
ccmpanics of the State could be po.Ied they
would without any important exception recoro
themselves as adverse to his candidacy. The
TACT is that his marked uniiinesS for the place
is generally recognized by those who are bcN
acquainted with his record either as lcriS
lat,r or in connection with the Insurance De-
rartment and insurance companies. To tuu
out the honest, capable and experienced super
intcrdent Maxwell in order TO give his Office
to Pierce would be nothing less than 4 public
outrage.
1t is to be hoped that any Republican sen
ators who may have consented for any reason
whatever to play into the haniS of the toy
ernor Jy voting 10 confirm Pierce on Sobo
second thought will refrain from committing
50 grca, an offence against the people ans
against their party a vote for Pierce by q
! Republican Senator would he vote TO dc
moralize the Insurance Department and 10 be-
tray the Republican party. 1t could admit o
no other Interpretation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
r1nnh1 nE1HOGEAPHT.

Tho tclc,ronh wonderful invention though u
g., o,,rt.~.opr l. hints nj things and
No, IN into particulars a. We could wish.
"o'9 '''' ,,ld ,,I,dI, read a column the hastY
800, o,,.,,,,,cal minded telegraph bring, rs only
""' :, a,.'io,s.s 81 ,yrcic dolar-and-a-half
Ten Inv, ..,ioI.,,l., o,d d,snis,.s it with tho
now i',' 49,, ntbc rartics were married
"''" 80 nv" ,r,,,, tLorI c,rpe from Missouri
'N'' MOI ms -, ,ole,ronb a little siv-!ino
le''''"'S - .ro,,,Io a. y Kabol;n spelling
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It'll ,ho Glow but thouahtful mail
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i' .t,..f al ti,in,,s a soelliup
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-10
A BLOW At ART,

In adopting what is known as the " Chrome
amendment the Senate has seriously endangered
the prospect OF copyright legislation for some
time to come. The importance Of passing the
bill in the shape in which it lett the House has
been repeatedly pointed out by TIE TRIBUNE.
In that form it represented the result of much
careful thought and study; it embodied the
views and wishes Of authors and artists: and
it had been accepted as entirely satisfactory by
printers and publishers. In the form in which
the Senate proposes to send the measure back
to the House il violates the principle under
lying an equitable and effective copyrights it
ignores the reasonable demands Of those moSt
interested in an adequate solution of the ques-
tion and it conferS no additional benefit upon
those engaged in the mechanical part Of pro-
ducing book, while it hands over the great
foreign etcherS, engraveIs and draughtSmcn to
the slaughter OF the "cheap and nasty" re-
printer who may continue to rob them with the
now added sanction Of law TO put it briefly,
the Senate proposes to sacrifice the interests Of
art to the chrome.
In the course of the debate yesterday Senator
Plat pointed out very forcibly that the essence
of copyright is cxclusvenesS. OF what use. we
would like to ask, is protection ostentatiously
offered with one hand if il is rendered inef
fectivc with the other? The proposition to deny
copyright security to foreign artists unless they
manufacture here. other words, unless they
come to this country-means nothing more nor
less than that they shall have no copyright at
all. and it looks as if this were the intention Of
the enemies Of the bill. The injustice of such
a proposition, the illogical reasoning il implies
and its immortality, apparently did not enter
the minds Of Senator'S who talked and voted
yesterday as if the principle underlying all
copyright were something entirely novel and
unheard Of. The united protests of the friends