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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
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Martin +. Fairy WIN Succeed Him as
Member OF the Department of EIec-
tlons.
Governor Reynolds on Tuesday APP
pointed Martin +. FAIRY a member of
the election department to succeed
Peter l.. Cooper, resigned Mr.. Farry's
commission arrived Fuesdsy evening.
Mr., FAIRY is S3 years old and is en-
ployed as u machinist by the G. J Pyle
Co. He is member of the Young
Mems Democratic Club. He has never
held an important political office before.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Frank McWhorter has been appointed
by County TaS Receiver John I. Dickey,
delinquent tax collector for st. Georges
hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Associated Press Dlsp'tch by Special Wires
PERRY, o. r.. Dec. 10-A. A. Macarthur,
prominent citizen of Cross, fell dead on u
street of that place yesterday. He was II
leading Odd Fellow Of Oklahoma and well
known in the West.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 15.-The receipts total Ter
the weok-Beevos,2 .96o:sheep, II. 800: hogs,6S00.
BeeG Cattle-Extra, = 4 as good 4Ga5iSc.: me
dium, 4%a4Ac.; common, 3EaiAc. Sheep
Extra, 3ka3Ac.; good, 3a3Sc.: medium. 2ka
2Ec.: common, 2a2kc; culls, lalac.; lainba,
thin cows. sSas2,50; Mich COWS, sa5a6O.; lot
sulFIi.5, n. y, Doc. I7.-cattlo-l,ocelpts
5,UtO head; best Christmas steers, Sj.1JGG; extra
heavy exports, s5ab.s5; good shipping, sl.6aa
igl; fair TO medium, Si.ajnd.G0: good light
butchers, s3.75ai; mixed butchers stock, 81 iiDa
4. old TO good fat cows, Sat3iG stocEHrs, dull at
a. 4On2 rs; feeders 81 l0a2.J0 bulls dull at 81 10
NJ 81; choice, s3n3 e5; fresh cows. 80 highor.
Ilogs-R Receipts. 2ii50 head: choice heavy, siiJ
ai.sa good mediums. Si.65n4.Tt: light mixed,
si55a4G5: Yorknrs, 81 55atGJ; pigs, ti.G1.s.i::
roughs, s3T5h4.1o. Sheep and latubs-iteccipts,
1880 head; choice natlve lambs, s3oOas.15:
giod, SO Gna3Sn: fair 10 good, S3a35O; mixed
sIsep, Sc %: extra, 50 export wotherb, tia
A. 80: Canada LAMBS, SI1iAi4O
Ngw YORK, Dec. l1.-Beevos--Rsceipts S,GD3
head: ordinary 70 fair nntiYcA, * j0as.Hl good
70 chocs, Si,S5ra 10: tops, tiiO; oxen and Sues.
n. 6lai5: bulls, s2aaEh roEh AID hsife-s, sl.2S
a9 IL; old cows By tho heal, iyain.5l Calves.
t;..5ns grRssers. " a5n3; Westcr,I calves, $3.50.
shgep and lRmn4-itacoipt., iI2S head;
shocp common % choice, Sgns 20; Christmas
lambs sIdNa475 Hogs-lieccipts, 1881 head;
4 arkat tribe arm Mt t4.?5oS lah.
Fact LIBERTY, Pa. Doc. T.-cattle-Ko-
e ssdi b;atS!srs, saaO tough tSt sss5S 10:
lioss-Roccipts, lihersl Philad~.nhiss. s465s
40 best iorkers and mixed; t4,ipatL0; COIN
mon 10 fair Yorkcrs, ti.a1at.a0: pigs a. Iaas.35;
rouGhs. $)Ri.2I shoep--Snpply f.tr; extra,
81 i0l3,iO: good. s2iOa2,S0: fair, N.f5n2 year.
lings scar 20: best lambs. S3.90a4,i0; common
70 fair lambs. s2.l5nS.30.
CHICAGO. Lit, Doc. i5.-Catuo-lteceipts,
10000 hoad; common to extra stoers, 81. aOab.s5:
seekers and feeders, s!as.5O, cows and bulls,
81 4Ia9,sO: calves, f200Rh.ul Hogs Receipts,
$4,000 head: heavy, tl40ai.6O: common 30 cloico
mixed, SL2hti.5h; choice ass"rted, si,S5a4. IS:
light SI.u5a495: nigs. s2.soh3.90. Shccp-Re-
. irfy, 15.COp head: inferior TO choice, $l.25a
aGi: lambs, Sa.I5aSS0.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. lT.--Swine-Thcre is
fair supply and moderate dem and; receipts,
.ba7b heud; quotations, s4.50a4.yD.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

CHENEY. wyo., Des. 19.--Chnrles $.
Erswell to-day established q new bicycle
record. il is for the mile unpaced, stand
ing start, oil road He made tho mil in
2.0I 20 Howard Chafiin made half
mile under the same conditions in LAO. cs-
tablishing record for that distance.
Ono o'clock score Ashinger, SIS; Fors.
ter, Cos; Cannon, 55l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

New Jersey pickles, gherkin, l5c. per quart;
extra fine soup beans, &c, per quart extra
Hne peas, Sc per quart: rndishes, Sc per
bunch; peppers, TO-. per dozen: dairy butter,
22a25c. per pound; gilt edge creamery, 3ec. per
hound,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

McIear * Kendalrs boiler will be over
hauled and improvements to their carriage
factory will be made next week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

WEST BAY Cry. MIcu.. Dec. 1S-Ar ey-
plosion in Russell Bros box factory killed
five men, injured numerous Others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

The following pensions have been
granted: Original widows. Hannah Ford
and Mary 4. Powell, both of this city.
Mayor Shortlidge has received COM
munication from Tacoma. WASH, making
official inquiry as to themunicipal control
Of wharYes here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
BLACKMAlL BY The POLICE
Another Story of Corruption
in New York.
BUSINESS FIRMS MADE TO PAY
High Officials Got Most of the
Money.

Confessions that Show How the Black-
mail Was Levied ana Collected-Pollce
inspectors Gut the Major Part of the
: stealings-Interesting Evidence Before
the LexOw Committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

Detective Hutchins of Dover was in town
this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20

AsaOcIhted Press DlspHlcH Dy opbCIHI WITea.
BALTIMORE. bee. 19.-Flour. duh, unchanged.
Wheat, steady: spot and month, 5sHa5S ssc..
January, 5gk a59I,c: February. 60A a60kc c.;
May, az ate c.;Steamer, No. 2red. 55ka5o SC;
Southern wheat by sample, 51a59Hc.i dc. on
grade, 56a5yc.
Corn, weak; spot and year, 47'f4a4Sc..
January, 4SISalSlc.; May, Sec; steamer mixed;
4Gsta46isc.: southern white corn, 42k a49c.; do.
Oats, steady: NO. white Western, sshc,
No. . mixed, 35Sc.
Rye, inactive and flrmer: No. ., SIC.
Hay, Arm, demand active; good to choice
timothy, S13a1350.
Sugar, quiet, unchanged.
Butter, steady, firm; fancy creamery. ga
&C.; do. imitation, l9a20c.: do. ladle, l7alSc.;
good ladle, 15alec.: storepacked, l0a15c
Eggs. steady: fresh. 22c.; cold storage, ia
&c.,: lined, dull 15Al6c.
Cheese, firm, unchanged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-12-20
tn e srx-DATs, RACE.
Ashiugcr still In aud stiii Loading by a
Good Margin.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 19.-The score il
the six days bicycle race at Industrial
Hall ut 0 o'clock this morning was
Ashinger, G39; Forster, 1877: Cannon, Bio
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
Paid For His Scare.

Just before Napoleon set out for the court
Of Belgium he sent to the cleverest artisan
OF his class in Paris and demanded of him
whether he would engage TO make coat of
mail, to be worn under the ordinary dress,
which should be absolutely bullet proof,
and that If so he might name his own price
for such work The man engaged TO " axe
the desired object, IL allowed proper CINE,
and he named $1,000 francs as the price Of
it. The bargain was concluded, and IN due
time the work was produced and its maker
honored with the second audience of the
emperor. Now" said the imperial maj
esty put it on" The man did so. AS
am TO stake my life on its efficacy, you Will,
| suppose, have no objection TO do the
same"
And he took brace of pistols and pre-
pared 10 discharge one of them at the breast
OF the astonished artisan. There was no
retreating, however, and half dead with
fear he stood the fire, and TO the infinite
credit of his work with perfect impunity
But the emperor was not content with one
trial He fired the second pistol at the back
Of the trembling artisan and afterward dis
charged fowling piece at another part OF
him, with similar effect. well, said the
emperor, you have produced capital
work undoubtedly. What is the price OF
itf" Eighteen thousand francs was named
as the agreed sum. There is an order foi
them, +" said the emperor, land here is an
other for an equal sum for the fright that
l have given you. "-Philadelphia Times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
Why Does Not the Price of Wheat
AdvanCe2

Why Does Not the Price of Wheat
Advance
Because of worldwide over pro-
duction.
Because the supply exceeds the
demand.
Because of an immense surplus for
which there is no market.
Because a big new crop is just be-
ing harvested, TO add to the enor-
nous surplus.
Because it can be grown and mar
keted much cheaper than formerly.
Because the perfection of farm
machinery has lessened the cost OF
production.
Because the acreage sown to wheat
increases year by year, as the country
is developed.
Because increased transportation
facilities have lessened the cost OF
marketing. -.
Because railroads now reach all
the eat.producing Districts OF the
country.
Because of foreign competition.
Because India, Russia and Argen-
tine can raise and market wheat IN
Europe more cheaply than we can,
on account of the lower price of lab
or and the smaller living necessities
of the laborers.
Because the railroad extension In
the above countries during the last
few years has opened up vast wheat
producing territory that was never
before in communication with the
worlds markets.
Because of the financial depression
in various countries which prevents
the average consumption of wheat
products.
Because this country as well as
others has been undergoing a process
Of liquidation for the past year, a
repetition of the memorable years OF
1887, 1857 and 1878.
The above are a few of the rea'
sons why the price of wheat does
not advance and why it will not
for long time to come. The recent
decline in the price of wheat is sutii'
cient proof of the soundness of the
above arguments why it does not
advance. These reasons are not
theoretical, but plain. cold facts that
every reading man is well aware Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

except by tradition up to the advent
of democracy in l892-93. The past
eighteen months have given people
of this country foretaste of the
times of which we write. The full
realization of those times has entered
many and will soon reach the homes
of all men in the United States who
labor for living, if this best market
for labor in the world is finally sac
rificed to the insane theory of free
trade. Pontiac Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

1t is greatly to the credit of the
American Federation of Labor that
it has refused to strike. The reasons
given by its representatives common
sense everywhere must recognize as
good and sufficient. Timely and wise
also is the advice to all workingmen
connected with the order, who have
gone out, to return to their work.
This advice will no doubt be gladly
acted upon by those to whom it is
addressed. So far as general strike
is concerned, this ends it. The Debs
and Sovereign plan has gone to pieces
and it is very fortunate for labor
and the general public that it has;
Thus ends another trouble agitated
by leaders who receive large salaries
and are compelled so often to do
some work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
Tit For Tat,

At a Staten Island ball one evening a
plain country gentleman had engaged a
pretty coquette for the next dance, but 9
gallant yachting captain coming along per
suaded the young lady TO abandon her pre-
vious engagementin favor of himself The
other, overhearing all that had passed,
moved toward card table and sat down to
a game of whist. The captain a few min
utes afterward stepped up to the young
lady to excuse himself, as he was engaged
20 another he had forgotten. The coquette
much chagrned, approached the whist
table in hopes to secure her first partner
and said, II believe, sir, it is time TO take
our places" The old fashioned sutton, in
the act of dividing the pack for the next
dealer, coureously replied: mo, madam,
mean TO keep my place When ladies shuttle
cut. "-Pbiladelphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
Wallnck,s Photographs.

4 local photographer lamentng the lack
of good Photographs of the late Lester Wal
lack, attributes it to his self willed dispo-
sition Instead of lending himself 10 me
as an artist" he explains, "he would say
imperiously, Take me this way. When
begged him TO change his pose just a little,
he would only say: mo! MOI Take me this
way So, vexed with his obstinacy, took
him that way Result, a crude, awkward,
bungled picture libel of the handsome,
graceful Wallack. Then he would come to
me furious, demanding an explanation and
excaiming; Why such a wretched pic
ture! Didn't give you full playp New
York Advertiser.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
He Deserves denomination.

State Affairs published in Lansing
and edited by Lewis f. Miller, has
the following as to the gubernatorial
nomination:
"If ever a state officer deserved the
honor of denomination by his party
that one is Gov. John 7. Rich. No
other governor of Michigan, unless il
may have been that noble "War
Governor" Austin Blair, has had so
much responsibility cast upon him
as has fallen to the lot of Governor
Rich. 1t required the xeenest con-
ception of duty and the most un-
flinching courage in the discharge of
it, to prefer charges against three of
his colleagues In office and remove
them from their places of honor.
The temptations to overlook or con-
done the offense, or to evade the re.
sponsibility cast upon him by the
constitution, were very strong and
would have overcome weaker man.
But he never failed the people in
the hour Of trial.
1t is very easy for carping oppon-
ents to say that he did this TO make
room for his friends-to surround
himself with men who would work
only for his interests. But such
ISLANDERS have made no impression.
The people know a brave man when
they see him, even as they are quick
to recognize and despise a coward.
The people demand an opportunity
to put their seal of appreciation upon
both the governors action and the
supreme courts vindication of it.
Since the Republican party brought
Gov. Rich to the front and made
him the executive head Of this great
state, it is now the duty of that par.
ty TO comply with the peoples de-
mand, and that party will make g
grave mistake if it fails in this duty
The cry of zone term for govern
or" has been raised to defeat his re
nomination. If there is any virtue
whatever in that cry it has none IL
this instance and at the present time
State Affairs has no sympathy OF
respect for the one term howl at all
The people are not such simpleton'
as not to be able TO determine fol
themselves, after fair consideration
of each particular case, whether they
want citizen for governor a second
third, or a fourth time. We dom
believe in cast iron rules and regu
lations, outside of such as the people
see fit to incorporate into their con
stitution, to hamper the people in tn,
exercise of their judgement anC
privileges. In the case of Gov. Rich
the refusal Of second term would
be a sorry return for the maguifcen
service which he has rendered tn
people and would be little short o
the basest ingratitude. And finally
this is an inopportune time to rails
the zone term" cry. 1t should b
raised, il ct all, at some ones frs
nomination and then there would b
a fairness about it that is lacking a
present"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

The view from the peak, once beheld, can
never be forgotten. Tire first sensation is
that of complete rotation The silence l.
profound. The clOuJs are below us, and
noiselessly break IN aiming pillows against
the faces OF the beetliug cliffs. Occasionally
the silence is broken 10y the deep roll of
thunder from the depths beneath, rs though
the voice of the Creator were uttering a
stern cdict Of destruction. The storm rises,
the mists envelope u, there is a rush of
wind, rattle of hail, and we seek refuge in
the hotel Pause moment before enter
ing and hold up your hands. You can feel
the sharp Jingle Of the electric current as il
escapes from your finger tips The storm
Is soon over, and you can see the sunbeams
gliding the upper surfaces of the white
clouds that sway and swing below you, half
way down the mountain sides, and COM
pletely hide from view the world beneath.
The scenery shifts Like "A drawn cur
tain the clouds part, and as from the
heights of another sphere we look forth
upon the majesty of the mountains and the
plains An ocean of incXtrcably entan-
gled peaks sweeps into view. Forests dark
and vast seem like vague shadows on dis
tant mountain sides. a city is dwarfed
into the compass of "A single block, water
courses are mere threads of silver laid In
graceful curves upon the green velvet man
tie of the endless plains. The red granite
rocks beneath our feet are starred with tiny
flowers so minute that they are almost mi
croscopic, yet tinted with the most delicate
and tender colors. The majesty of great
ness and the mystery of minuteness are
here brought face to face. 1t is in vain
that one strives TO describe the scene Only
those who have beheld it can realize its
grandeur and magnifcence. CASTER Mag
All,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

We remember well, when a boy,
and learning our trade as a printer,
how the factory bells called the
work people by ringing at half past
five in the morning and the people
were all in their places and the looms
started at six o'clock sharp, and the
work continued with brief intermis-
sions till half past seven in the even
ing. Hours were long and wages
were low, and it was under a "tariff
for revenue only There were few
luxuries and the bare comforts of life
were the plainest. The homes were
humble and the children all worked
from ten years of age up, and the
united earnings went into the family
support. Economy was taught al
every meal and was enforced by the
most rigid means. The father and
mother were the ehairmen of the
COMMITTEE Of ways and means, "and
many an anxious hour was spent II
devising methods by which the week
" earnings could be made to cover
the absolute necessities of-fuei, food
and clothing. These were the dem
ocratic times of the fathers, of which
the present generation know nothing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

1t is important that the republi-
cans turn out to caucus and see that
nothing but Rich delegates are sent
to the county convention. The eau
Gus is the time to speak. If every
caucus does its duty the county CON
ventions in the state will do theirs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
Found an Angel.

Merchant am sorry tolose Miss Pinkie' S
services, but what must bs must. May |
ask how it is that wealthy young man
like you should have chosen n shopgirl to
share your fortuneS
De Rich-Three or four Of my family
made unhappy marriages, and Vowed that
I'd never wed a woman who wasn't "a born
angel and ! know Miss Pinkie is. ] have
heard three different shopping ladies speak
well Of her.-New York Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

On one Of the avenues there is large
business house which has sign that bears
the impressive statement; BLANK g. Co..
wholesale druggists. Incorporated 1922. +"
The impression that the firm is s72 years
old is removed when one notes that the 1922
Is the street number
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
FULL FILLED.

She drank from out her curying palms
A draft she could not see.
Full filed they were ana running DER,
There had been space for not one more
Full filed with kisses thrcc.
A lovers kisses. newly pres Cd
On soft palms trrdcrly;
With thirsty lip she caa' quafed
And smiled until iur jny .hc laughed
THROUGH tears ana cou.d uot see.
ANN Z. h,Aokcl. IN aeribner's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

The king of Assam has 200 wives, who
are divided into nine grades When one OF
them dies, her body is lowered from the roof
Of the palace 20 be buried The law Of AS
sam prohibits the carrying Of corpse
through the doors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

u During the fiscal year that closed
June 3Oth the United States govern
ment has not been able to pay expen-
ses. This deficit as estimated otficl-
ally is S7l,50O,0OO. To meet this,an
issue of S50,OOO,o00 in bonds has
been made, while the rest has been
secured anywhere the government
could get it. There has been under
democratic rule, both decrease in
revenue and an increase IN expenses.
Such a thing as a deficit under re.
publican rule In time Of peace was
never known. 1t was the dangerous
surplus that the democrats howled
about errepublicanrule. The sur
plus never troubled anybody after the
democratic party got possession OF
the government and the general
treasury. The receipts from inter.
nal revenue only fell SS,97l ,072t
while customs yielded S45,452,964
less this last year than they did the
year before-a total of $54, 424, 036
In the meanwhile expenses have IN
creased. The interest on the public
debt, which had been steadily declin
ing, is now on the up grade. For the
fiscal year 1892 it was S22,376,ll6
but for 1898 it is put down by the
department as $27, 100000, an in
crease of S4,O00,OOO. In the matter
of ordinary expenses the increase
was from $345,O23,33O in 1892 &c
$36G,5OO,O 900 in 1893. Between the
decrease of receipts and the increase
of expenditures we get in rounc
numbers, 81, 100000 of deficit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

II as much care were taken TO perpetuate
a race Of fine men as is done TO prevent the
mixture of ignoble blood in horses and
dogs the genealogy of every one would be
written on his face and displayed in his
manners
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

A one term resolution brought be
fore the state convention at Grand
Rapids, July 81, would be a good
move, it would show its strength.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1894.

The report of republican conven-
tons in different counties about the
state show almost without excep-
tons, Rich delegates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

The Alger County Republican is
the only republican paper in the
upper peninsula which opposes the
denomination Of Gov. Rich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

He Is much deceived that imagines he
cannot do without the world, but he that
fancies the world cannot do without him is
still more deceived
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

A spiritualist may tip the table, but it is
the chap who tips the waiter who gets the
| most attention. -.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-07-20

The House Of Representatives con
sists of $50 members 237 from the
northern states and 119 from the
southern states. There are 81 stand
ing committees of the House, and "a
chairmanships of these committees
are from the southern states and %
are from The northern states. Do
the northern democrats yield to the
south when they make their demands
Certainly, the same as they did when
the southern democrats called the
northern democrats "mudsills" and
"dough faces" When the northern
democrats in congress begged for
protection on wool, the southern del
egation gave them free wool, but
when the southern democrats de
handed so per cent duty on rice, the
Gchern democrats voted for 1t.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-02-18
RUNNING SLACK.

A reporter stepped into the eAstoria Iron
Works yesterday on his rounds and
found all hands there finishing up re-
pairs on a half-dozen buoys belonging
to the United States lighthouse service.
The Job has taken week to get out.
and next Monday the force will start to
repairing a lot of canning machines.
These machines were brought up from
San Francisco on the steamer South
Coast. and will. as soon as they leave
the shop. go up to Alaska.
Mr.. Fox states that at present he
has only Y men at work. but in ordln-
arv times his working force is no less
than 80. It is to be regretted that AS
toria has not more such institutions as
the Astoria iron Works. which employs
skilled labor all the year round