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CANNOT BE ENFORCED.

The Chinese Exclusion Law Inactive
Owing to IL Lack of Funds.
WASHINGTON, May H.. AT the cabi-
net meeting during the day with a full
attendance the Chinese question as
complicated by Mondays decision of
the supreme court was discussed from
every point OF view and it is understood
that the conclusion reached was that
the law could not be enforced for the
reason that there was no money avail
oble for that purpose.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-05-19
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, May II, 1893
OPENING PRICES.
WHEAT-July. TIC: September. 1ya.79lfc.
CORN-My, 4255sSc; July, 43}aa43ss; Septem-
Der, 44I1c.
oATs--July, 2s14 1.s2sc: September. ae5sc.
PoRK-Septcnnher, S:l..0.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-May, 773ls.;; July, 7GsSc: September.
7a1l1isssc.
CORN-May, 43c; July, 43Mc: September.
Assc.
OATS-AIay. .ossc; July, 2el4a29Ssc; Septem-
ber. 2Ic.
PoRK-May. Sso6k July ssO.sO; September,
tsl.U7t&.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-05-19
minneapolis Grain.

MISSEAroLIs. May II. 1893.
WHEAT-NlaY opened, 64lsc: highest. e5lsc;
lowest. Gi16c; closed, G5h.. July opening,
6s1sc; highest, ss14c; lowest, 6'54c; close
G9Ac. On ,rack-No. hard, .Ulac; No. ]
Northern, CsAc No. 2 Northern. 65l4c.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-05-19
LATEST MARKET PRICES.
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards

u. I'uU1 UntOn StOCK YNlUS.
SOUTH ST. PAUL, May II, 1893.
HOGS-A.arket 100l5c lower. Prices ranged
S7.0517D.
CATTLE Only talr run; SLOW and no
much trading. Prime steers. S+.225I14.75; goo,
steers, S37i.t+15; prime COWS. S3.25 D .75: good
COWS, S2.75D3.@O; common to fair cows, SIT:
@2.5O; light veal calves. $3.NkDl51; ieAvy
calves, $2.WD3.O: stockers, $40 y}2': fee lsrs.
$500 340E bulls, $2.OoG3.00.
SHEEP-Stcaly. Muttons, $3.75;l4.75; Ia bs
S4.0og525 stockcrs and feeders, S3.O051I5n
Receipts: Cattle, $50: hogs, 2,aa'O; calves, IS
Sheep ~,
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NcM.snaner Tied lin

LA Crosse, Wis, May 17.-The Morn
ing Chronicle is in trouble with its
printers over wages. The foreman and
all the compositors have quit work.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-05-19
ChicagnLiye Stock
STIkN.tST u KVVC OIOCAe
CHICAGO UNION STOCK YARDS,

CHICAGO UNION STOCK YARDS,
May II, 1874.
CATTLE-AIarkct firm for natives: lower
for Texans.
EoGS-Strong and l0c higher. Heavy. s7471S
@1.0.; mixed and medium, S7.454s.75: light,
S7.4On1.t0.
SHEEP-Strong, but not materia ly higher,
except for lambs which advanced 25c.
Receipts: Cattle. 4,O0o; hogs, l2,0)O; sheep,
1lOO0.
Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1893-05-19
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CoNVENr:t,.s
AT LOUISVILLE.
A Platform Adopted Which Con,nl.
Several Innovations-Tmcy OF
nois Elected President OF
~ INnnun

A Platform Adopted Which Con,al.
Several Innovations-Tracy OF
nois Elected President OF
:: League.
LOUISVILLE, May 12.-The second
of the convention of the League OF
publican clubs was much better
tended than the first, but there "
great deal Of complaint from the r,.
and flo that more of the national *:
leaders were not present. The con@rn..
ton was called to order at 1850 l,r
President Clarlsson. E. M. Snitl, of
Alabama was appointed sergeant-at-
arms. The committee on resolution,
then made its report, which was re-
ceived and read. Several sections
caused considerable discussion but til"
report was finally adopted, as follows:
80 The Resolutions.
We, the representatives of the Rep..,-
lican League clubs of the United States in
devotion to the principles of the Repub-
Republican convention of 1892
We point with pride to the passage of Il
general law for the safety of life and limb
of railroad employees, on recommendation
to President Harrison, by Republican
congress and in conformity with the ex-
pressWd pledge Of the national Republican
convention.
We declare that we are in hearty sym-
pathy with every legislative enactment
which will promote the interests of the
wage ear1lers and tend to cqunize condi-
tions and harmoniZe relations between
labor and capital, always regarding the
tho great body of the people as
the primary object to be attained
and recommended rs one of the most ef-
ficient means to attain this and the estab-
lishment of q system OF arbitration for the
adjustment of differences arising between
labor and capital.
Commend the Secret Ballot.
We declare our faith in genuine secret
ballot laws fortified by efficient acts for
the suppression of corrupt practices in
elections We demand the enforcement of
existing laws by the duly instituted Off
GERS of the law and demand the abolition of
the system Of private armed forces repre-
sented by the Pinkerton and like detective
agencies. We demand the suppression of
all public gambling whether in food pro-
ducts or by means Of lottery tickets. We
heartily urge an amendment to the consti-
tuition making the president ineligible to u
second successive term
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Penitentiary InvestI.ation,

DEs MONIES, May l7.sS The special
committee which has beef eA1t lvestigating
~the penitcntiary at Foytnaihadison has
finisi,t>A Tho more than two aeGe, r,,alxa
rlbed walks which arc not
pubic theli ieraI let day of July 1S92a.' ill /
to Governor a. city ard the e1pep| SEES
-lolS provided by lsMI
In the oriGiuer fthc
49, 3AA1A ,red
CHICAGO, May 16.-The Colorado v'lie
of rates is ended. The rates in the statee'
and those to Southern points will be
raised as soon as such action can be
legally taken.
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Favor Woman SufYra &c.

Favor Woman Suffrage.
We recommend to the favorable consid-
Grafton of the Republican clubs of the
United States as u matter of education the
question of granting to the women of the
state and nation the right to vote at all
elections on the samet terms and conditions
as male citizens.
The foreign policy of Benjamin Harrison
and James G. Blaine deserves and receives
the commendation of all Americans who
believe in preserving the rights and dig
nifty of the United States. and in extend
ing the scope Of it's influence. In accord
ance with that policy we reattirm our
determination to encourage the enforce
ment of the Monroe doctrine, not only as it
applies to North and South America, but
also those lands on the Atlantic and Pa
cific which are or may become necessary
to the protection of our coast line and our
trade. When the American flag covers
American interests and American honor,i it
MUST Never BE Lowered.
The Democratic party having for the
first time i'll 80 years succeeded to power
i'll both the executive and legislative de-
partments of the government, we now
direct attention to the fact that it should
either give the people a fair trinl of the
policies advocated in it's last national plat
form or admit that it gained it's supremacy
by gross Misrepresentation and hypocrisy.
Tracey Elected Presidents.
When the report had been adopted
President Clarkson directed the secre-
tary to call the roll Of states for nomin-
ations for the Office Of president. ILL
nois was the first to respond, when Rep
resentative O'Connell of Bloomington,
Ills, placed in nomination William w.
Tracey. New York responded by plac-
ing William Hastings OF Pennsylvania
in nomination. Delegate Campbell of
New York nominated M. H. De Young,
editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tracey Was elected on the first ballot,
receiving 9u2 votes, De Young 4O4 and
Hastings Alb
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THE SPINNER STATUE.
The Contract Awarded to n Washington


The Contract Awarded to Washington
Artist.
The Spinner Memorial Society has awarded
the contract for the monument to Gen. Francis
E. Spinner, United States Treasurer during the
war, and for many years afterward, to Mr.. II.
J. Ellicott. the Washington artist, who recently
completed the Mcclellan equestrian statue for
the public building OF Philadelphia. Mr.. Eli
colt has splendid reputation as an artist and
proposes to give the Memorial Society fine
statue.
In this connection, Capt. d. F. Worrell. at
present Chief of a Division in the Registers
Office Of the Treasury. loaned the writer an
autograph copy of a letter written by Gen. Spin
ner from Florida in 1888, one OF the last letters
written by him, and when he was So years of
age which shows the honesty and integrity of
the man who handled billions OF National
money, and yet never became rich man. none
of the billions of dollars which bore his unique
signature having stuck 10 his fingers. Here is
the letter:
Your interesting and tantalizng letter. of the
2s h instant, and pamphlet have been received.
There are times when / do wish that / had so
managed 10 become rich. II had riches / feel
biggest and hest of lunches. that i might
treat all my friends to free excursions up and
down noble ST. John River. But the truth Is.
an cursed poor that ana scarcely able 10 keep
a row boat in order.
If can hear of anyone who desires steam
Iarich, anything else in your line, / will GER
taiBly refer them TO you.
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JUSTICE BLATcHFoRD.

for Gov. VIM. II. Seward. He was admitted
to the bar in 1912, and became a partner of
Gov Stewards at Auburn. Returning to New
York City in 1854, he resumed the practice of
law. In 1867 he was appointed by President
Johnson Judge OF the U. S. District Court for
the Southern District Of New York, and in
1873 President Hayes appointed him Circuit
Judge of the Second judicial Circuit, and in
March, 1882. President Arthur commissioned
him an Associate Justice of the United States
to succeed Justice Hunt. who had resigned.
Justice Biatchford ranked among the FORE
most admiralty lawyers in the country. and
determined many important questions as to
the rules of navigation on the high seas. The
part taken by the Blatchfords in Washington
society was an important one, their name for
years having been Synonymous with elegant
dinner giving, although they were averse to
notoriety, and mention of these affairs seldom
getting into the papers.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-07-13
FIRING BIG, GUNS,
Successful Test of l12aneh Shells at Indian
Head.

Successful Test of l12dneh Shells at Indian
Head.
Two 12-inch armo--piercing shells. made by
the Carpenter Company were tested at the
Indian Head proving ground, on the Potomac
River, on Wednesday, July s. and the tests
proved highly satisfactory. There are three
more of these shells for testing and they will
shortly be tried in the test of the 17-inch armor
plate for the turrets OF the Indiana.
The plate fred at during this test was the
12-inch imported Crusoe steel plate. The first
she'll was fired at velocity of 1900 feet per
second, and was intended to go just through
the plate 1t went about 16 inches into the
backing, rebouading 40 feet, and was found to
be only slightly upset in body.
The second shell was fired at velocity of
1925 feet per second, the increase being in
tended to penetrate the plate and backing.
This shell went through both and fell nine feet
in the rear aud was in the same condition as
the first.
Commodore Sampson said that both shells
were of excellent quality, and the result vic
tory for the Carpenter Company. He was at
first somewhat doubtful about their being q
success, rs they were the first of that kind
tested but they had proved so satisfactory that
he believed they could have been reloaded in
the gun and fred again, as the increase of the
body of the shells was only about four-hun-
dredths of an inch. Their points, which were
about as sharp as a needle had not been per-
ceptibly dulled.
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WIN. D. MACK INJURED.
His Feet Crushed while Returning from
Gettysburg.

His Feet Crushed while Returning from
Gettysburg.
Comrade William D. Mack, one of the best
known and popular members of the Grand
Army in Washington, was run over and both
feet crushed by the cars on the return journey
from Gettysburg July a. where he had been at
tending the ceremony of nnvailing the statue
of New York State. After having his injuries
dressed Comrade Mack was brought to Wash
ington, where n careful examination of his in
juries revealed the fact that the right foot had
to be amputated above the ankle while the left
foot, which suffered less severely, would have
to be cut considerably, but would leave the
ankle joint intact.
Billy Mack is 55 years Of age. and Of viva
cious temperament. lie withstood the opera
ton of amputation of his feet remarkably well,
and at latest accounts is doing we'll Bat, as
all old soldiers know, double amputation of
the lower extremities means almost certain
death. and the age Of the comrade must tell
against him.
Little can be learned of how the unfortunate
accident occurred but it is known that the ex-
cursion-train was held mp to await an expected
train. and nearly all the passengers left the
cars, Mack among them. signal was given
for the people to board the train, and as Mack
stepped in front of the engine the throttle was
pulled wide open and the monster locomotive
passed over thecomrade's feet. crushing them.
This is the best account Obtainable.
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river excursion companies are fast being filled
for dates far into the Summer season. Nearly
ali the popular clubs and associations of the
city have secured dates. The churches and
Sunday schools have also come to the front.
Recently an experienced river man said that
this season would surpass all previous seasons
for excursion business The superintendent of
one of the companies estimated from his books
the number of passengers his boats took down
last year during the excursion season. and it
was little over $4,000. The remaining COM
panies took as many more. and from close esti-
mates the total season did not fall short of
800. 600 people. This year there is every indi-
cation of figures reaching 1000 900.
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REAR-ADMIRAL WEAVER.
The Gallant Tar Promoted after Years
Hard Service.

The Gallant Tar Promoted after Years of
Hard Service.
Commodore Aaron Weaver was last week pro-
NOTED to be Rear Admiral of the Navy. Admi-
raj Weaver was born at Washington City. July
], 1892. and was appointed a Midshipman from
the State of Ohio, May 10. 1S4S. He was grad
mated at the Naval Academy in 1854. He has
seen over 20 years sea service. During the
entire civil war he was actively employed,
serving under Flag Officers Farragut, Porter,
Dupont. Rowan, Stringham. Dahlgren, and
Goldsborough. He was Lieutenant on board
the Susqnehanna at the bombardment and
capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet, and also
of the forts at Port Royal. S. c., and COM
manded the wooden gunboat Chippewa at the
first battle of Fort Fisher, and the monte Ma
hopac at the last attack and capture OF this fort.
He was present in command of this ironclad
when the Notifications at Charleston were evac-
uated and taken possession of by the Union
forces. Immediately after the fall of Charles
ton his monitor was ordered to the James River,
and in her passage he encountered heavy gale
of wind which lasted over two days. He
arrived without any serious accident above
Dutch Gap Canal James River, and was present
at the fall of Richmond. He participated in
many minor engagements during the war,
and was a Lieutenant OH board the Susque-
hanna when the batteries at Sewells Point, Va.
were hombarded, and upon the destruction of
first vessels to anchor off Norfolk after its evac-
uation. He was also in command of the Win0na
on the lower Mississippi under Admiral Farra-
gut, and was several times engaged with the
enemy. and especially commended by Admiral
Farragut in his official dispatch of tho repu' Sc
OF the enemy at Donaldsonville, La. He WAS
also highly commended and recommended for
promotion by Admiral Porter.
After the civil war he was promoted to the
grade of Commander in consequence of his war
record, which gave him rank and precedence
over many officers of the Navy who entered the
service seven years prior to the time that he
did. Commodore Weaver has commanded
since the war ended the double-turreted IRON
clad Terror. the ironclad Dictator. and the
frigate Brooklyn. He commanded the Norfolk
Navy-yard aud Station for three years, and was
relieved on the 18th of last January. and was
ordered rs President Of tho Naval Examining
Board Navy Department, which position he
now fills. On the 10th of last May he CON-
pleted as years service in the Navy, and for
the past % years has had residence in George
town, d. c.
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Average Life Expectancy.

The average life expectancy in the United
States is now SIS years; in England, among the
urban population, it is so, and among the rural
lists. Sd years. Russians have life expectancy
Of but % years, approximately, and Chileans
this same; while in Ellobed, in the Soudan. %
years is generation. The average life in the
Rome of the Cesars was 10 years; now it is 40
years.
Within so years the average in France has
increased from % to 45A years. and in the days
of Queen Elizabeth the English average was
but 20 years.
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feel the rnoles on his face that he has had from
his infancy. That she knows him from the
stories he relates of his childhood days. and
that she would cheerfully give up the remain
der of her life to look at him just for few
minutes.
All his children's 1ineaments resemble those
of their father. He resembles all his brothers
and sisters; be is acknowledged and owned by
them. More than 200 of his old neighbors and
acquaintance are ready to testify in his de-
Tense. More than rs of his old comrades OF the
10th iii. ready TO go to his trial and testify
positively that he is no other person than their
long-lost comrsde, William Newly, the same.
identical William Newly who was wounded at
the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Special Examiner Mcbride. of Cincinnati o.,
will be looked after by our people after the
trial. His trip with William Newly to Ten
nessee reminds US of the dog and wolf story,
where. after long and hard chase, the dog
came out little ahead.
On the 10th day OF July the Newly train
went to Springfield 500 strong to finish up the
prolonged battle of Shiloh which began on the
9th of April. 1862, on the soil of Tennessee.
and we cherish hope that the struggle will
end in victory for William Newly. 1t is Ten
Dessee and the Government against William
Newly, a Union soldier The eyes of the
American people are watching this trial. 1t
will be seen by the verdict whether this old and
crippled soldier, who has been dethroned OF his
reason By gunshot wound received on the
battlefield, shall be returned to his family to
enjoy quiet and peace the remainder of his life,
or whether he will be compelled to I'LL q con-
yict's cell the rest of his days Will they say
by their verdict that be has nothing left but to
call back the treasured image of lost hope. more
precious to him than the crown jewels of the
East7
We think when this story is unfolded that
the verdict will be Not guilty" but sound the
loud timbrels, proclaim the glad news from
California to the granite hills of New England
from the laundering banks of Niagara to the
Bastile in Nashville, Tenn. "Bill Newly is
free u. WAGLEY HILL, 18th H., Fairfield,
I'll
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rushing into the house of neighbor bit the
woman and her daughter severely on the arms
and legs An officer happening along shot the
mad brute just "a he was springing upon him.
The bites were cauterized at the Emergency
Hospital.
+**
Considerable interest is felt as to the action
of the Grand Jury in the matter of the Ford's
Theater disaster. Many believe that indict-
ments will be found against all four men impli-
Gated by the verdict of the Coroner's Jury,
while others think that only Col. Ainsworth
and the contractor will be held to answer.
s#s
Mention has been made in these columns of
the heroic act of Basil Lockwood, q colored
man, in climbing telegraph pole in the rear
of Fords Theater building when it collapsed,
June 9, and helping several clerks out by
means of short ladder which he carried up
and ran from the pole to window of the
building. One day last week the clerks of the
Record and Pension Division had Lockwood
visit them in their new quarters and present
ed him with handsome gold watch, inscribed
as follows: Presented to Basil Lock wood by
the clerks of the Record and Pension Division,
in recognition Of his heroic conduct in the
Ford's Theater disaster. June 8, 1893" The
clerk who made the presentation speech sug-
gested that petition be sent to Secretary of
War Lamont, requesting him to give Lock
wood Government position.
x#w
There was dearth of appointments last
week, owing to the absence of majority of the
81 II A.
Cleveland was out of Washington, snugly en-
sconced at Gray Gables. As soon as Mr.. Cleve-
land took his departure, the few persistent
candidates yet remaining in Washington also
packed their grips and either went home or
sought relief from the hot weather either at the
sea shore or in the mountains. Most of them
will be back in Washington early in August.
x##
The New York appointments were chung
up" by the President until his return at the
opening of Congress. Senators Murphy and
HILL of New York, who have been interviewed
about these appointments recently stated that
they know nothing regarding them whatever;
at they have asked nobody about them, and
don't care to risk guess as to who will get
these plums. Ex-Secretary Whitney and Sec
rotary of War Lamont the only men who
are supposed to know anything about the New
York appointments and they are both as dumb
as oysters about them.
x*x
Secretaries Gresham and Carlisle. Hon. E. j.
Phelps, of Vermont, Frederic c. Coudert, and
JAS C. Carter, the latter one of the counsel in
the Boring Sea case. are mentioned for Justice
Batchfords place on the Supreme Bench.
s*a
Senator Isham G. Harris, Of Tennessee, says
that ono living man, in or out of Congress, can
tell what action that body will take in regard
to repeating the Sherman law"
Senator Redfeld Proctor and wife have gone
to Caledonia Springs, popular watering place
in the Province of Quebec. where they will
soon BIO Joined by Congressman Grout.
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JUDGE BLATCHFoRp NO MORE.

Death Creates Another Vacancy in the Su-
preme Court
Associate Justice Samuel Blatchford, of the
United States Supreme Court, who was stricken
with paralysis some time ago, quietly and
peacefully passed away at his Summer home in
Newport r. l.. on Friday. July7. 1t is under
stood that the body will be brought to Wash
ia gton for interment.
Judge Blatchford was born in New York
City, March 8, 1920 He was educated in the
schools of New York City and Pittsfeld, Mass,
graduating from Columbia College when but
II years old. lie became Private Secretary
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ARMY AND NAVY.

Capt. Thomas +. QUINN 4th Inf, has been
found incapacitated for active service by q
Retiring Board, and has been ordered to pro.
coed to his home and await orders He win
be retired
Capt Edward c. Knower, Sd Art. having
been found incapactated for active service on
account of disability, has been placed on the
Retired List of the Army