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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
YIELD OF PRECIOUS METALS.

The United States Last Year Made SUBJ
Rtantfal Contributions to the Output.
The Director OF the Mint has transmitted
to Congress n report on the production OF
the precious metals covering tho calendar
year 1S92 Tho value OF the gold product
from the mines OF the United States was
approximately $4,000, 900, about CORE
spending to the average product OF recent
years Tho product Ct silver from our
own mines is placed at IS. 900. 900
ounces, OF tie commercial value. at
the average price OF silver during
the year, OF $50, $50. 00a. and of the coming
value in silver dollars Of Ss4, 9s9. 900. This
Is fallin, Off OF $4,000 ounces from the
product OF the preceding year. The amount
Of silver purchased by the Government
under the mandatory provisions Of the act
Of July II. 1890. was 81, 1870. So. fine ounces.
costing s41.394. POI. an average OF S11a cents
per fine ounce From the silver $3.50, 245
silver dollars we're coinel during the year.
The imports OF gold aggregated SIS. 165, O56
and the exports SD. .35. 500. net loss OF
gold OF SIS. $50. 536 The silver import, ag-
gregated Ss1, $50. 96s and the exports s3,.54l.-
3o1. an excess OF silver exports of Sc. o9o. 1913.
The stock Of gold in the United States fell
off during the last calendar year S39 900. 900.
while the stock OF silver increased SAG 000,-
600. The amount Of money in circulation
exclusive OF the amount in the treasury
was S1,6l1. 32I.. 53 on Jan. I, 1898, an in
crease OF SIS. oos. 1874 during the year. There
was an increase OF over s12. 900. 900 in the
gold product OF the world during the last
calendar year. or this increase s.. 500, 900
was from Australia and over 50. O00, 900
from South Africa. The total silver pro-
duct OF the world increased during the last
calendar year about 7.650.000 ounces. &C.
casioned chiefly by an increase OF 1900, 900
ounces in the product OF Mexican mines
and o.4o0. 900 in the product OF the mines OF
Australia.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
no one Is FRIGHTENED.

Business World Pays No Attention to the
Action of Congress.
r. G. Dun 4 Co 8 eealy review OF trade
says:
While 50. 900 gold went abroad during
the week and $780, 900 more is expected to
so, there Is no increase OF apprehen sion
about the monetary future. and the bust
ness world pays little attention to the ac-
ton or inaction Of Congress- though the In
creasin, proba bilitieS Of an extra session
are regarded With some interest The
Treasury has not materially changed its
balances in spite Of gold shipments. and
exports OF merchandise from New York are
little more satisfactory. closely approxi-
mating last years thus far Imports con-
,inue extraordinarily lar.c and the outRo
Of gold must be expected to remain heavy
long present trade conditions last,
unless foreign purchases OF American Sc.
curitics should come to balance the ac-
count. The business failures occurring
throughout the country number 23O. as
compared with totals of 2:'3 the prior week.
For the corresponding week of last year tho
figures were go
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
READING; Is SMASHED.
Directors Meet at Philadelphia and Decide
to Surrender.

Directors Meet at Philadelphia and Decide
to Surrender.
The most tremendous shock the railroads
and business circles OF the East have exc
perienced in many years was caused by
the sudden announcement at Philadelphia
that the Reading Road was down at last,
Since the great slump OF Friday on the
New York Stock Exchange. traders hos
tile to the road have predicted its
speedy downfall, but there was still
great confidence among Philadelphia
holders that the weight OF capital
tehind the Readin. would carry tho
road through the crisis. The strain was
too much. however. and the manak emens
snccumbed. The attorneys for the road
appeared in court and asked that 4 receive
or be appointed to take charge A. A.
Mcleod, Chief Justice Edward Paxton and
+ +. Wilbur were appointed receivers. and
the Offices have been turned over to them.
The news has created frenzy Of excite
ment in the city. The collapse OF the
combine has already caused a number of
failures. In New York W. f. Russell and
T. +. Delaney. two big traders in the Con-
soldated Exchange. have gone under.
Other smaller failur, are reported
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

HOOD'S PILLS cure Constipation by restoring
the peristal,ie action Of the alimentary canal
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
TWENTY-FIVE SLAIN.
River Inlet Indians Massacrcd by kitkata-'
las in British Columbia.

Meager reports of terrible Indian mas
sacre on St rrow Island. 4 distant trading
post, have been received at Vancouver
Il G. The massacre occurred several
weeks ago Some River Inlet Indians
went TO the island to hunt They
clashed some Of the kitkatalas tribe
who were also hunting, and the ill
feeling intensified by one Of
the lntruders molesting Kitkatalas girl,
The offender was killed by her tribe and
general fight cnsued. The River Inlet men
were vanquished, and all OF them, over
twenty-five in number. were put to death
with the exception of three chiefs. They
we're Imprisoned, but it was finally decid-
ei to kill them. and they were accord
ingly shot
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
SENATE WILL BE DEMOCRATIC.
Roach's Election Removes All Necessity for
an Alliance with the POpuiists.

Roach's Election Removes All Necessity for
an Alliance with the Popuiists.
The New York Sun says editorially: 1.-The
election of William n Roach, Democrat.
to be United States Senator from Moth
Dakota definitely fixes the control of :he
next Senate IN Democratic hands and CONF
pletes the November victory Of the Democ-
racy. The new Senate. which assemblies
simultaneously With the Inauguration OF
the President, will cont ain forty-four DEM
ocrats, thirty-seven Rel ublicans and four
Populists Wyoming. Montana and WASH
ingtcn Senators are yet to he chosen. As
tho next Senate will be comrCs od OF
eighty-eight members the election OF
MIR. Roach gives the Democrats a clear
half OF the whole number possible. and
that. with the Vice Presidents vote in case
OF tic, puts the Democratic party In the
saddle ia the Senate for two years at least
1t does more. 1t relieves ii 0 national
Democracy from an alliance with the Pop
ulsts 1t will compel the Republicans to
strike hands with the latter II they hope to
fmperil Democratic control, dangerous
p,litical cCmpanionship for either Of the
great parties 1t again cxalts the stalwart
figure OF Mein Herr Adlai stevenson. OF
bloomington. to a pos it on OF national inn
portance Brother Adlai has the casting
vote.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
OPPOSITION TO GRESHAM.
Report that Democratic Senators NJ
Vote Against Confirmation,

Report that Democratic Senators May
Vote Against Confirmation.
A special from St Paul says: "a letter
received by a friend from Judge Gresham
empowers him 10 announce that the Judge
will not resign his position till he Is con-
frmed Secretary OF State by The Senate.
The influences which we're Potent against
Gresham in 1ssS before the Republican
convention. and whicl were strong enough
to induce the Populi>t convention to drop
his name last summer. will be used to pre-
vent his confirmation. 1t is said that
there are many Democratic Senators who
will accept any good reason offered upon
which to vote in executive session against
confirmation, and that Gresham realizes
this
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
The NOtlern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally in keeping with
other luxuries. A remedy must bc pleas
antly acceptable in form. pIrely whole
some in composition, truly beneficial in
effect and entirely free IRON every OBJ
jectionable quality. II really i'll he con-
suits physician: if constipated he uses
the gentle family laxative, Syrup OF
Figs.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Mexico Wants Immigrants.

The recommendation made by President
Diaz in his late message to Congress that
steps be taken toward encouraging immi-
grafton is being carrie out by the General
Government and a number OF the individ-
ual States decree has just leoa pro-
mulgated by the state Government Of
Campeachy, under which SO in State bond.
will lie given to promoters OF Immigration
for each Immigrant over 10 years old, Le-
ing members OF a family.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Old Folk Marry at High Speed.

James Sawyer. a frisky citizen of Dem
ton. TEXAS, aged so. and Mrs Jennie Il.
Wagenhole, aged 6', were married Tues
day. Mr.. Sawyer is eccentric and insisted
on being married at the rate OF fifty miles
an hour. Accordingly he, with the BRIDE
eject and county judge. boarded the
train for Dallas and the ceremony was per-
formed en- rOute
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Tick.
TICK.
H. ;nlal 4ho

The popular and, indeed, the die ion
airy notion that tick as an equivalent
for credit is a slang Authorization of
ticket" is probably wrong, as there is
strong evidence that tick, in the sense
referred to, Is pure Hindustanee, as is
chit, the term for an Il. o. IT," COM
monty in use all over the East, and
brought to the United States by Amer
lean naval officers who have cruised in
Oriental waters. Chit means in Hin
dustanec small note. The custom of
doing all things on credit is so common
among the higher classes in the East
that upon all ordinary occasions a
known resident writes chit instead of
paying cash, just as a man does at his
club in this country.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Bank Robbed by the Cashier.

Tie disappearance and dcfalcatton q
Assistant Cashier Redwine. Of the Gate
City National Bank OF Atlanta Ga. Is u e
biggest financial sensation Atlanta has
known for years A thorough examination
of the banks affairs was made by officers
OF the Clearing House Association, and
they reported the defaication was abe ut
SGJ.OCO
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Sunday Open:n~ Once More.

The Sunday openers have recovered their
lost hope and will make one more eff rt to
get Congressional consent to open the Fair
on Sunday. II they fail in this. they will
quit This last effort will not be made in
hopes OF getting the entire Fair opened.
Thej will ask that the grounds and the
doors OF educational hall and the art gal
leries may be openeL II necessary. they
will waive the request 50 far as it refers to
the three buildings and he content II
Congress will consent to the opening OF the
grounds
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

Some Of the native women OF Aus
tralia have a queer idea of beauty.
They cut themselves with shells, keep
the wounds open for long time, and,
when they heal, huge scars are the re.
suit. These scars are deemed highly
ornamental.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Wall PAPER in n Blaze.

Tho National Wall Paper Company's fac
tory at 425 West Thirty third street. New
York City. consisting OF six floors packed
with stock, was burned to the ground. The
loss on the stock /, estimated at $50. 900
and on tho building at $4,000 The dam
age to surrounding buildings by falling
walls IS about g.. 900. No one was Injured
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Trustee for Mckinney.

Governor Mckinley, made bankrupt
by the treachery OF a friend. has asked II.
II. Kohlsaat, CT Chicago, to act as his
trustee. Sad and rcgrctfu rs the Majors
financial embarrassment is. doubly so is
the consequent announcement that he may
he compelled to resign the gubernatorial
chair Of Ohio and begin the active practice
OF law. Thus from the pinnacle he finds
himself at the bottom. and there is not a
soul in this bi. land who will not sigh in
sympathy. however bitter an opponent he
may have been to him in the days when
political excitement was high.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Fear of war in Ireland.

1t Is reported from Belfast that the Or
ange societies in the north of Ireland are
preparing for forcsble resistance to home
rule parliament should one be esta blished
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

An explosion ut the Skalis mine, in
Syria, Aus ria, cause l fifteen deaths, te-
sides twenty miaer, more or less injured.
Six persons were drowned by the flooding
OF the Rudolf mine at Carlsbad, Bohemia.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

been announced by Gov. Osborne It te-
came necessary to apr int because the leg
islature adjourned wi hout electing. The
leading candidates, says dispatch. were
A. l. New and John Charles Thompson.
They and their supporters made such sharp
fighting that the governor thought to make
the less trouble by overlooking both OF
them. Beck with and New are famous
friends. the former having been behind
New all through the senatorial contest.
General Thotnpson's friends are in rage
lie was within one vote of an cleo
ton on the joint ballot His defeat was
due to the trcachcry Of n Democrat Most
OF the party papers urged the appointmen
OF ThomI IN. but New also had host OF
powerful friends and will soon have pa
per Ct his own. Seine sort OF a split in the
party seems inevitable The administra-
tion will seek TO preserve harmony.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Awarded a Heayy Contract.

The Bethlehem. Pa. Iron company's OFF,
Gals received notice that a contract was
awarded them for So, 600. co, worth OF heavy
armor plate The entire contract was
81. 800. 900. The Carnegie works of Pitts
burg we're awarded the balance of the con-
tract This will give work for five years to
the Bethlehem Iron comrany's employees
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
important to EleShy People.

We have noticed page article In tho
Boston Globe on reducing weight at very
small expense 1t will pay our readers to
send two cent stamp for "a copy to Betina
Circulating Library, SO E Washington
street, Chicago, Ill
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

CANNED tomatoes, corn, or other
vegetables have a more delicious flavor
if they are turned out upon a platter or
other fiat dish ar hour or two to regain
the oxygen that was excluded when
they were sealed hot.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Fatal Accident In a Mine.

At HazeltOn. Pa, the chairman at
Minesville slope missed the chain. allowing
the car to plunge down the slope. Michael
Dougherty was killed and John Smith
fatally injured.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
LEATHER MEN IN A COMBINE.

Boston and New York Firms VIII Try to
Control the Output.
There is pronounced sensation in the
She and leather trade at Boston over news
of combination between Boston and New
York sole leather firms. representing
capital OF some s45. 900. 900. with the view
Of controlling the output of the tanneries
and sustaining prices in all it is said
there are ninety firms in the agreement
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Half n Million In Ashes.

An extensive fire in Sarngeways, sub.
urb Of Manchester. Eng. did damage to
the amount OF 400, 900. Three warehouses
belonging 10 Charlton's bleaching and
finishing works we're destroyed
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

The Kansas Supreme Court has decided
that the Republican House Is the legal
House of Representatives: that the Populist
Assembly Is not a Eouse Of Representatives.
and has no standing as a law-making body.
that all Its acts arc illegal. and that it has
never been nor &C uld tie legal body.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Revival of the Convict War.

A convict war is again threatened in
Tennessee. Governor Turney has an
nounced his intention Of withdra wing the
standing army. The miners Saturday
night held meeting and decided by vots
to lIberate the 500 convicta In the valley
and Gre the stockade.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
A10N Rewar.l. A1N0.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Cata:rh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a con-
etitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure 10
taken internally. acting directly upon thu blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system thereby
destroying the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprtetors have 80 much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address. F. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
a1-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
New South Wales Governor.

Robert William Duff. Liberal member
OF Parliament for Bauff shire, Scotland, has
been appointed Governor of New South
Wales. as successor to the Earl Of Jersey
resigned.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
GOODS FROM SING SING.


Chicago Wholesalers Tcstify Before the
Legislative Sweat-Shop Committee.
Sing Sing prisoners and Chicago whole
salers are responsible for the atrocities Of
the sweat shops. The conv.cts, by compe-
tition. bring the wages down to starvation
rates, and tho dealers hep on this condi-
ton OF affairs b. tuying largely the peni-
Tertiary made clothing. In fact. the prac-
tice has become so great that an agent Of
tho prison says nearly every house in the
city deals with him. And some whole
salers admit the truth of this statement,
made before the Legislative sweat-shop
investigating committee The rest OF the
goods are made in filthy pens and
finished By emaciatad women. con-
sumptive men and stunted chill
dren In disease filed tenement houses;
and some OF the wholesalers not only adj
init this. hut contend IL Is the least OF their
cares. This Is the milk of the cocoanut,"
said Chairman O'Donncll III regard It as
the most important information the COM
mittcc has yet found. These prison. made
goods lower prices. and to compete with
them the manufacturer must Cypress the
contractor, and to this Is largely due the
evil Of the sweater" Mr. O'Donnell also
intimated that such was the value OF the
informatio, obtained that u joint resolu-
ton would be introd uced in the Legisla-
ture calling upon Congress- TO restrict the
sale OF convict made clothing to the State
in which II was made, or to abolish its
manufacture altogether
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Rolled Down q Bank.

The eastbound mail and express, No 20.
on the Pittsburs, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Road, was wrecked two miles east OF
Columbia City, Ind. ny broken rail- The
engine. mail and baggage cars passed
safely over the break, but the last two cars
were precipitated down an embankment
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Emo Goes to Prison.

For two hours Tuesday John c. Emo
York deputy sheriff. He was taken to the
Tombs prison and kept there half an hour,
though not in cell. Then he was taken
to the United States Court. whore he was
remanded In the custody OF his counsel
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
WINTER WHEAT.
Reports on Its Condition ~ Sent Out by
the Farmers Review.

Reports on Its Condition ~ Sent Out by
the Farmers Review.
Reports On the winter wheat, Is received
by the Farmers Review. show that in most
Of the States O critical point has been
reached, and on tho next few weeks will
depend the future Of the crop In Illinois.
Indiana. and kentucky there has been so
much freezing and thawing. alternating
with ice and snow. that many Of the
correspondents confo,s themselves at
this time unable to tell the exact
condition OF the plant. In Ohio moro
than half Of the correspondents re-
port tho condition rs good, and most
OF the remainder report fair A very few
report tho condition as bad or doubtful In
some of the counties that report tho condi-
tion as good. the plant had made but small
growth when 1t went into winter quarters,
but as it has been covered with good
blanket OF snow all winter It IL Mt present
In good condition for an early spring start
Altogether the outlook in this state Is better
than most Of tho wheat States In tho West.
In Michigan the ground Is covered with
snow to such a depth that little can be tod
concerning the condition OF wheat 1t Is
known that on many Of the level folds and
especially on the low lands leo has formed
uH"eF thc SHOW anu tnat oAnd2e Is almost
certain TO result Besides this the condi-
tion last fall was not good in certain coun-
ties on account Of the late sowing and the
ravages OF the Hessian fly. In Missouri
few OF tho correspondents report
wheat in good condition. more report
fair. and most report the condition as
bad or doubtful In Kansas and Nebraska
the general outlook seems to be good, but
there is SO much uncertainty about 1t that
1t will require few days Of warm weather
to reveal its true condition. In Iowa the
fields are still covered with snow to such "a
depth that 1t is believed the crop is yet
safe. but the danger will come when the
snow melts Tho same Is true of the wheat
In Wisconsin and Minnesota
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
MAY Cause . Split.

A. C. Beckwith. Democrat, citizen of
Evanston. wealthiest man in Wyoming.
will be United States senator for the next
two years His selection to that once has
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

Mflitiaman Lee Morgan was killed and
Militiaman De Ormond injured by the ac-
cidental discharge Of rifle at Fort Lewis,
Tenn.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

It1% IeN6try Is E'TUVoF'IOT1at'.
The average weight of the Chinese
brain is said to he heavier than the
average weight of the brain in any
other race
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Fair Will Re (,lOReSl.

The fight in Congress on the Sunday
opening OF tho Worlds Fair Is over and tho
Sunday closers have won The compromise
measure allowing the Fair to be open was
defeated ut the committee meeting Mon
day. and the matter Is now definitely set
tied.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

AN AGGRAvATING SORE THROAT is soon
relieved by Dr. u. Jayne's E<pectorant. an
old time remedy for Bronchial and Pull
monary affections.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Nominated Hooker
Jules Ferry Elected.

The Republicans OF Michigan have re-
nominated Justice Hooker for Supreme
Court Justice.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
DIVORCES ARE DEARER.
SIX MONTHS ROW THE LIMIT
OF DAkOTA'S TIME.

Sing Sing COnvicts Make Clothing for
Chicago Whole yale Deaicrs-A Michigan
Town Full Of Cocaine Drunkarsls-Re-
public aus Win In Kansas.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Tennyson's Copy OF Shakespeare.

1t was not Tennyson's favorite Shak.
spoare that was buried with him, as IL
being widely published, but another
copy. The present Lord Tennyson says,
in letter to the Chairman Of the
Shakespeare Birthl lac Trustees: "On
Wednesday he asked for Shakespeare. I
gave him the book, but said: You must
not try to read He answered: Il have
opened the book Hooked at the book
ut midnight, when was sitting by him,
lying dead on the Thursday, and found
he had opened on one of the passages
which he called tho tenderest in Shak-
speare. We could not part with this
volume. but buried Shakespeare with
him. We had the book inclosed in
metal box and laid by his side"
THE police force in all pa TT. of the couu-
try bear uniform testimony to the great
value OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup AS q REM
sdy for cough. cold and incipient consump-
ton. They all cmphasiz, the fact that no
one should lie without 1t.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02

THE THROAT. - "Isromn's Bronchial
Tfochcsn act directly on the organs OF the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in all disorders OF the throat.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-02
Popultst House Illegal.

NJ Jules Ferry was elected president OF
the French Scnat, by majority OF 14s
Votes