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Democratic messenger., 1892-11-19
SIGNIFICANT STRAWS.

The calamity walters will
take note that since the elec
tons the price of cotton has
advanced 81 ofa centa pound,
and the sales on the New
York Cotton Exchange have
aggregated something like
1900, 900 bales, or more than
for any previous four days in
the history of the cotton trade
1t will also be observed that
the prices of cotton goods
have generally advanced, that
wool values do not suffer the
slightest reaction; that the up
ward course of prices Of pig
and manufactured iron has
continued; that the quotations
for all cereals are higher; that
Western farmers have OBJ
tanned 35 cents per 100 pounds
advance for hogs. and that
the prices of pork products
have sympathetically improv-
ed.
The elections have had
nothing whatever to do with
these changes. But their sig
nihcance as after-election hap
penings is not lessened by
the fact that they have pro
ceeded from causes wholly in
dependent of politics. The
prophets of evil had foretold
paralysis Of the industries OF
the country which prudent
business men would immedi-
ately begin to discount. II
these improving conditions in
the markets !or staples and
manufactures had been de
veloped on the heels of pro
tectionist triumph at the polls
they would have been hearld-
ed far and wide as tangible
evidences Of renewed conf
dence. Well, so they are.
AnG they are, besides, a sub
stantial token that the men
who make markets are gov
erned by sound horse sense,
unadulterated by the pretend
ed fears Of political demagog-
ues.
Democratic messenger., 1892-11-19
IIOw's This {.

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Caiarrh that cannot b,
cured by Halls Caiarrh Cure
r. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, q.
We. the undersigned, have known +. J
Cheney for the last III years. and believ,
him perfectly honorable in all busincs,
transactions and financially able Ia car
ry out any obligations made by their firm
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. .. WALDING. KINNAN & MAR
WIN. Wholesale Druggist. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu
coUs surface ofihe system. Testimonial
sent free Price 75c, per bottle Sold d,
all Druggists.
Democratic messenger., 1892-11-19

BESIDES a majority ranging
in the neighborhood OF 100 in
the next House the Demo
Gratis will have control of the
United States Senate after
the fourth of March 1898.
The people do not appear TO
have been alarmed by the
cries that the election OF
Cleveland would also mean
the election of a Democratic
Congress. and that the coun-
try cannot endure unrestrain.
ed Democratic sway. So far
from feeling any apprehension
over such a contingency, the
people of the West seem to
have taken especial pains to
prevent the election of Re-
publicans to the United States
Senate.
Democratic messenger., 1892-11-19
HE HOODWINKED THEM.
4 Good Story of How Ohio Was
Nearly Captured.

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. l6th.-
Nearly all of the SS counties
have sent their official vote to
the Secretary of States office,
The Republican ticket is cleo
ted by about 500 plurality and
% Republican electors are
chosen. James Seward, OF
Mansfield, the Democratic
elector whose name came first
on the Australian ballot is
elected. His plurality is abou,
1900.
The secret of how Ohio
elected FL Democratic Cong
ressmen when only six Demo.
cratic districts were appor.
toned in the gerrymander and
almost carried the state is out,
and it is now known how
Chairman Farley hoodooed
the Republicans. He loafed
around the hotels in daytime
and gave out the impression
that the Democrats had given
up Ohio, but worked every
night behind locked doors in
the committee rooms till the
wee small hours.
Mail was sent to Springfield
and Cleveland before being
posted, and the Republican
postmaster here was fooled.
Democratic messenger., 1892-11-19

List er's Amin al Bone Fertilizers
Standard and Harvest Queen. also Cele-
brated Ground Bone. can be obtained
from Capt. s IT. Wilson, Snow Hill. Md.
See that every bag is marked Listers
Democratic messenger., 1892-11-19
r. S. M. & Co,

Our new fall and winter dress goods very attrac-
tive The line embraces plain fancy sungs Cashmeres
Whipcords, Henrictas, Storm Scrges Homespuns Drap
d Almas, luminas, Veveteens Silk Nelvets and many
others
Style quality and good value all there and at
prices whch-well will leave the good Judgment of
customers determine whether they
able.
In addition stock ofdress goods in the regu-
take the place the bargain of the goods which
recently sold such low prices Those lady
friends who disappointed in getting of the others
should call early the supply being limited
RICHARDSON, SMITH, MOORE & co.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
Romance Of v lillian Henry Harrison.

Out in the blue grass country they
are telling this romantic story about
William Henry Harrison. grandfather Of
the present occupant Of the White
House: When he was only 90 years of
age he woOed Miss Monarchy Fenwick,
bewitching maiden of Frankfort, Ky,
but did not meet with favor. Upon part
ing with the girl he placed ring on her
finger. saying: Monarchy, when I am
President OF the United States, send
this ring to me with any request you
may have to make, and l will grant
whatever you ask if ii is in my power.
Smiling at the jest, so the story goes,
she took the valuable circlet and placed
it among her treasures. When she next
saw her old admirer she was the wife of
Judge Samuel Todd, wealthy and
prominent citizen, and had become a
famous housckeeper of wide hospitality.
He had been elected President of the
United States and was en- route via
Frankfort to his inaugural ceremonies.
At the Kentucky capital he accepted her
invitation to dine. The Presidential
suite comprised twelve persons, some in
carriages, others on horseback. The
ring was not presented according 10
fairy-tale usage, but was retained as an
heirloom. II is now owned by Mrs.
Mary l.. Todd, Monarchy Fenwick' &
daughter in -law.-New York Tribune.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
WORK FOR TEMPERANCE.
| Total Abstfne nee Union Holding an Inter
| esting Session at Indianapolis.

csting Session at indianapolis.
Indianapolis special About 1000
prominent Catholics from all parts of
the country are attending the meeting
of the National Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union. To-day's proceedings
began with high mass at ST. Johns.
Among the leaders in the Catholic tenn
perance movement who are present at
the convention Is Father Doyle of New
York, who Is we'll known throughout the
United States as the leading missionary
worker of the Paulus order of New York
City. It Is likely that he will be selected
to supcrintcnd the total abstinence liter
airy bureau. as he is considered one OF
the most energetic workers in that
branch.
Father flanagan. of Philadelphia. Is
another delegate. He has the honor Of
being the president OF four temperance
societies and is noted for his earnest
efforts in building up total abstinence
unions throughout Pennsylvania.
The most striking delegate in appear
ance is Father Garland, of Ohio. whose
white, wavy hair and finely cut features
give him Il distinguished appearance.
John O. Brien, the millionaire Catholic
of St. Paul, is also present. He was
CustiI AIitI Vi TIC St. HuI
| that made the handsome contribution
recently of S25.0nO towarl the endow-
mcnt of the Father Mathew chair IN
the University Mt Washington. Ene of
the interesting addresses was by Father
Elliott. of New York, who advocated
| total abstinence in all the Catholic
| churches. Tonight mass meeting
attended by several thousand Catholics
was held In Masonic Hall.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
TRADE is IMPROVING.
July's Volume Was Fifteen Per Cent.
Above Last Year.

July's Volume Was Fifteen Per Cent.
Above Last Year.
r. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review OF
trade says:
In every respect save enc the BUSH
ness outlook distinctly improves. The
heavy sales of American stocks 10y for
eign holders continue and draw large
amounts of gold from the country, in
djcating foreign distrust Of American
finances.
It is within the mark to say that the
volume of trade in July, as indicate cd by
clearinghouse exchanges, is fully Is
per cent. larger than last year and
greater than in any previous year, in
spite of the decline of ) per cent. in
prices since a year ago.
Imports are enormous. exceeding last
years over 10 per cent. the last month,
which is proof of great activity in do
nestle manufactures and consumption.
Speculation has made higher prices
for breadstuffs, half cent for wheat in
spite of receipts at the West exceeding
,ooo,o coo bushels day, with exports OF
$50 400 bushels in three days.
Corn has been advanced nearly j
cents in small sales, and oats p cents,
Western reports favoring shorter esti-
mates.
Cotton has declined on sales Of 596.
600 bales for the week. crop reports be-
ing more favorable. Coffee is stronger
and oil lower.
Business failures occurring through.
out the country during the last seven
days number 1874, as compared with 6
total of 1913 last week. The correspond
ing week of last year the figures We're 231.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
The Gospel Of Health.

A sick man Is sinner. He can't
be otherwise, because a perfect man
must be we'll man. Sin and suffer-
ing are identical. You may be an
unconscious sinner. You may have
taken cold: paid no attention to it.
BY and by you are conscious Of a back
ache. You are dull, sleepy. listless,
out of sorts. You did not know that
your cold had settled on your kid
neys. but this is the fact. and liz
nine cases out Of ten. in summer,
this is what ails the patient. If you
will get bottle Of REDS GERMAN
CorGn AND KIDNEY CURE, and take
it according to directions, you can be
cured OF all the uneasy feeling that
comes from taking cold: and remem-
Der that a summer cold is fully as
| dangerous as one caught in winter.
More people die from getting over
heated. and then suddenly cooling of,
| than from any other one circumstance.
Get this great remedy of any druggist.
SYLVAN REMEDY Co. Peoria. ILL.,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
Tho National Salnns.

On the LIST, action WAS taken by the
House to supply funds to several depart
ments which were at a standstill and then
nlibustering was resumed upon the World s
ta'r Dili. Mr.. Holman endeavored to have
the Whole matter laid over until December,
but failed. Both the friends and opponents
or the bill are leaving the city rapidly. ant
II Is an open question whether the matter
Will not De left with no quorum. At pres.
cnt the whole business of the present Con-
gfe>s Is blocked by two men. No business
OF Importance was transacted in the
Senate.
The House committee On the I'd finished
Investigating MIR. Watson's charges OF
drunkenness and a not guilty majority re-
por: will lie presented Another deadlock
day was passed In the House. but Tho
friends OF the Fair promise to take a more
aggressive stand. In the Senate a selec,
committee of seven was appointed to inves-
tigate and report the facts In relation tt
the employment of armed bodies for pri-
waite purpose.
On the I'd. President Harrison vetoed
the bill to give the Court OF Claims juris-
dict.on over land patent cases. In the
House nothing was done except flibuster-
ing and making motions to kill time
At caucus OF the Democratic mem Der:
of the House 1t was decided to take
the motion to reconsider the Worlds Fail
appropriation. send the sundry civil bill t.
time take up in the House the Durborov
bill amended SO as to make a s.. 500, 900 gift
to the Worlds Fair. In the Senate a reso.
luton was introduced and referred to hav,
all the courts martial of the last ten year
reported to the Senate.
In the Senate, on the 4th. the appropria
ton extension was agreed to- but the Sena
tors did not ask for a conference on tn,
sundry civil bill In the House IL wa
voted to extend the civil appropriation
until Aug. 10. to reconsider the $4,000. 90
appropriation and send the sundry civil
bill to the Senate for conference. Thu
Durborow bill was considered I'm committee
of the whole.
At IL p. m, the 9Th. the United State
Senate and House Of Representatives ad
| journcd sine die. President Harrison a
soon Congress finally adjourned left 70
| Loon Lake to join Mrs Harrison. Tnanf
| mouslv the House Committee on Way
| and Means reported adversely on tn
| sub-treasury scheme. holding it to he un
| constitutional The Durborow bill. givin
| s.. 500, 900 to the Worlds Columbian Expo
| sition. passed by the Senate without
| division. and by the Presidents signatur
became n law,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
POPPIEs BY WHOLESALE.
They Are Raised In Large Quantities In
India.

As the cultivation of tobacco is pro-
hibited in England, except under a spe-
cial license from the excise authorities,
SO the cultivation Of the poppy in Brit
ish India is forbidden unless a license
has been taken out. When cultivatOr
takes out license from the Opium De-
paTtment to cultivate certain area
casually two-thirds of an acre of his
own land, he receives an advance in
money to secure his allegiance, and he
binds himself to deliver to the opium
agent at q fixed price, ordinarily five
shillings q pound, whatever opium may
be produced on his land.
When official supervision is eflicit mt,
it is certainly very difficult for man to
cultivate poppy on larger area than is
covered by his license without detec-
ton. The cultivation can not be con-
cealed. 1t is sort of garden cultiva-
ton, the poppy plants being grown in lit
tie squares or beds. intcrsectcd by tiny
water channels for irrigation, whenever
this is possible. The growth of the
plants Is carefully t nde /; and at length
the time comes when they burst out
into flower. and the fields look like q
sheet OF silver, as The white petals of
the flowers glistcn in the morning dew.
ne Deautliui petals are 1ne HFSt
produce Of the crop: for the women and
children of the cultivators' families
come forth and pick them one by one
and carefully dry them. so that they
may serve aftcrward rs the covering OF
the manufactured cakes of opium. Then
the peoples. with their hare capsu G
heads. remain standing in the open
field until it is considered that they are
ripe for lanc.ng. The cultivators then
come forth in the evening. and with
an implement not unlike the knives of n
cupp.ng instrument. they scarify the
capsule on its sides with deep incisions,
SO the juice may eNude. In the early
morning the cultiva,ors reappear with a
scraping knife and their earthenwarc
pots and they scrape OF the exude !
juice and collect it in their pots. And
this is crude Blackwood Maya
zino
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
DEACON WHITE PAYING HIS DEBTS.
Successful Ventures with kcene ON Wall
Street Make Him Solvent.

Successful Ventures with kcene ON Wall
Street Make Him Solvent.
Just about IL year ago v. White. OF
New York. became entangled in an effort
to corner corn. Because OF the Chicago
manipulation OF that cereal he was forced
to suspend payments. owing u couple OF
millions. lie handed over to his creditors
everythi he had left. and said that II
they would give him time and take his
word he would pay dollar for dollar They
all took his word, and did not ask for even
a scrap Of paEcr in acknowledgment OF the
debts. He joined hands with James X.
kce;le. another gentleman who had met
misfortune. and who, since 1884. has
squared a couple Of millions OF debts Mr..
Keene and MIR. White became personally
and Jointly interested in the industrial
securities OF Wall street, particularly
Cordagc, Sugar, General Electric and SIM
liar properties The success Of the ven-
lures has been SO pronounced that tn FRI
day Mr. White spent most OF the time In
calling upon the friends Of year ago and
handing out TO them checks OF the amount
duo them. In all, Mr. White settled $780,
900 OF debts. He is now pretty wei! clear
OF the Old trouble
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
Two (DOiniOnS.

"Ies.' said the village oracle, as he
looked around the grocery store and
fixed the power of his eye on the only
man present. its my belief that the
world Is growing worse, and that even
in this village there's deal OF evil
mat every man in it would thieve if he
got chance-present company except
ed. Of course"
We'll. now" responded his auditor.
my beliefs just the opposite. l don't
think there's Il man in the village who
would thieve if he got the best chance
in the world-prcsent company except
ed, Of course.
There was no more to be said.-Ncw
York Press.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
Too Much Rot About Mars.

Owing to the wide interest excited
over the possible results of the present
observations Of the planet Mars by ex-
perts at the Lick observatory, Prof Ed
ward $ Holden, in charge of observa-
tons at Mount Hamilton, has tele-
graphcd as follows. There is abso-
lutely nothing 10 be said about our Mars
observations from night TO night, or
about our observations of the whole
year, even, until after the work has been
gone over with care and map made OF
our results, which will take until Octo-
Der next at least. All or nearly all of
the present excitement over Mars is
merely eNaggcration and sham excite
ment, utterly useless to the people in
general as it is harmful to true science.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11

Syrup

B0schee's German Syrup IS more
successful in the treatment of Con-
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. It has been tried under
every variety of climate. In the
bleak. bitter North, in damp New
England, in the tickle Middle States,
in the hot, moist South-cvery-
where. 1t has been in demand by
every nationality. 1t has been emf
ployed in every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief it has been used
by millions and its the only true and
reliable CONSUMPTION Remedy. O
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
TOWN OF BORDEN IN FLAMES.
Two Thirds of the Little Indiana Village
In, At,

Two Thirds of the Little Indiana Village
in Ashes.
The town of New Providence, or Borden.
In Clarke County, Ind. was visited by a
disastrous fire Wednesday and almost two
thirds OF the town destroyed. Eleven men
were Frustrated by the heat while fighting
the fire. /. II. Vangilder was pumping gaso-
line from barrel into a tank when he
stepped on a match. and the gases from the
fluid we're set On fire and he himself badly
burned before he could give the alarm.
Out of the twelve men injured two will
probably die. Professor W. A. Borden
a resident Of Borden. aud in whose honor
the place was named, IS in Chicago
He was tcle2raphed to. and wired
that he would pay ali expenses incurred in
extinguishng the FIRE. The loss, 1t is be
licved, will be about $40, 600 Borden is a
few miles above New Albany, back from
the river. in the knobs. 1t is picturesque
village and has been called the prettiest
town on the Monon. Professor Borden
school has lent distinction to the place
The population is probably not over ono
thousand.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
The Honest Young Man.

While strolling the beach at Asbury
Park few days ago New York news
paper man found small gold watch
haif buried in the sand. 4 chain and
charms We're attached TO the watch.
Tie finder, upon returning TO the city on
the following day. caused an advertise
ment to be inserted in the Found" coll
umns of his tavorite newspaper. He
described in his advertisement the To-
cality where the watch was found.
Within twcnty-four hours from the time
that the advertisement appeared in
print the finder of the watch had five
responses. Strange to say. the writer
OF each letter claimed, in apparent sin
cerity, to have lost q gold watch in about
the same locality, on the day named,
but not one of TIE five descriptions OF
the lost watch applied to the timepiece
found by the newspaper writer. 1T is
curious that so many gold watche
should have been lost in the same neigh
Lorhood and on the same day." unused
that honest young man. wonder who
found the others. New York Times.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11

A MAN with mind for statistics has
computed that over sixty-five quadril-
lions of people have lived on the earth
since the beginning oe time.
A CONNECTICUT man has patented a
new method of plating spoons whereby
they are REINFORCED at the wearing parts.
The method consists in electroplating
such points in the blank form when the
spoon is made, and then subjectng the
surface to pressure. After shaping the
article. it Is plated and finished in the
usual way.
THE ordinary, commonplace soap bub-
BILE has recently been playing an inn
portant part in experiments on the
magnetic qualities of gases, and has
proved itself to be one Of the toughest
and most elastic membranes known.
The soap bubble, as scientific tool in
electrical researches, is destined for
useful future.
THE necessary equipment for six
miles Of electric tramway is now on its
way from this country to Siam. Six
generators, two complete steam plan s,
twenty ear equipments. and extra parts
to last for six months, making up the
order. The road is to be installed in
Bangkok, and will be the first electric
tramway in Siam.
ADvIcEs from Japan are to the effect
that two new forms of insulation for
wires have been introduced in that coun-
try. One is made of Japanese paper
and some kind of vegetable oil. and the
other of Japanese wax and chemical
compounds. Very high insulation Is
claimed and the process is said to be
remarkably cheap.
A PRISON cell perfectly guarded by
electricity is the invention of St.
Louis man. The vertical and horizon
tai bars forming the cell grating are
provided with channels for the passage
Of electric wires, while the doors carry
contact points. The cell is otherwise
provided with a network of concealed
wires, which, II cut or disturbed. will
open the circuit and instantly sound an
alarm
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
T>rtvl.tft,l and NOthtnr 1,rss

Arc the ravaees in physical stamina caused by
diseases of the kidneys and bladder. Often
times. moreover, they are swiftly progressive
Ia a fatal termination. beginning with simple
inactivity Of the organs. renal disease, IL un-
checked by intermediate death or relief, winds
up in destruction of the kidneys. This is ter
rhle to contemplate. dreadful to undergo. An
ticipatc the danger by arousing and regulating
the kidneys. when inactive, with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, most efficient diuretic as
well az a general Alternative and tonic OF unex-
ampled excellence. 1t performs further good
Office for the system In promoting activity OF
the Kidneys in that it more effectua1ly cxpels
through these channels impurities which pro-
duce rheumatism and dropsy. Malaria. constt
patton. biliousness, liver trouble. nervousness
dyspepsia, all succumb to it's bencficent action
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
1alns Goes to Law.

Informations have been made in Pitts
burg before Alderman Reilly by c<-Private
Iams against Colonel Hawkins. Lieutenant
Colonel Streator, and Assistant Surgeon
Grim. OF the Tenth Regiment. for aggra-
waited assault and assault and battery.
Warrants we're issued. The charge OF ng-
gravated assault was for tying 1ams up by
the thumbs and the charge OF assault and
battery for shaving his head.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1892-08-11
PILOT KNOBS GHOST
Proves to Re White Bear Which Had
ESCAPED from Circus.

Proves to I,e White bear Which Had
Escaped from Circus.
The people living about Pilot Knob, a
suburb Of Leavenworth. Kan, have been
under a servous strain for week. In the
thickcts on top of the hill is n deserted
graveyard. and a strange figure in gieam-
ing white which crawlcd noiselessly on its
hands and knees has been seen among the
tombstones every night by some one. The
other night party OF men and toys laii
for the ghost. 1t appeared at 10 O'clock
its form resembling 4 Newfoundland dog,
though it was much larger and white. ST.
lently it moved along the headstones as II
searching for something The dogs cow
cred and whined and refused to attack the
whit, object. and in fear and trembling
the party retrcated. The next day boys in
the brush nearly stumbled over big white
bear, which. it is presumed. escaped from
a circus in wreck on the Central branch.