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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Wheat From West Siberia.

The state department has a re-
port from our consul at st. Peters,
burgh dealing with the probable eff
feet of the opening of the Siberian
railroad on the wheat supply Of Eu-
rope. Consul General Jonas thinks
that from West Siberia alone at
least 100000 bushels of wheat
will be brought into market by this
railroad, and that the completion of
the line will so stimulate wheat
raising as to make the probable
shipments from that section in sue
ceeding years much greater. I'm
mense crops are now raised in those
Siberia districts which are nearest
European Russia. In three of these
DISTRICTS Tobolsk, Tomsk and YEN
isulsk, the surplus for export was
100000 bushels in 1889, and has
been enormous in each year since.
There are sections of Siberia which
will be made accessible by the new
railroad which are better adapted to
wheat raising than these fertile dis
tricts, and the quantities to be mark
eted will probably increase yearly.
There is no encouragement in these
estimates for American wheat grow
ers who are hoping for higher
rices.-Springfeld Republican.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Reviewed in a Report.

The work of the board of pension
appeals during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1894, and from that
date to November 1, 1894, is fully
reviewed in the report made by As
sistant Secretary of the Interior
John M. Reynolds to Secretary
Smith. In summarizing his ad-
ministration Of the office, Mr.. Rey-
nolds says:
"Upon taking charge of the Office
of assistant secretary, in April, 1893.
/ found 1895 appeals pending on
the docket, with the work of the
board of appeals more than two
years behind. In eighteen and one
half months, with 5,S47 additional
appeals entered during that period,
the current appeals are being de-
cided and tardy justice no longer
follows an appeal to this depart
ment by any deserving soldier, wild
ow or orphan. Thus 10000 cases
have been considered on appeal and
finally ruled upon, a greater num-
Der than was ever before disposed
of in the same length of time and
more than double the number con-
sidered in any like period under any
predecessor"
The small balance Of arrears is
said to consist almost entirely Of
claims undergoing further investi-
cation in the pension bureau and of
others which for their final decision
await the determination of legal
questions that will be decisive of
all. Many decisions, Mr.. Reynolds
says, have been rendered by him
which a more liberal construction
and one more in accord with the
spirit Of justice and liberality has
been placed on Sundry laws. He
recommends the following:
1. That section 4,718 of the re-
vised statutes be amended so as to
extend the provisions relative to the
payment of accrued pensions for re-
endorsement, to the cases of widows
and dependent relatives of the SOL
der.
2. To apply the provisions Of
law relative to widow pensioners
who neglect to provide for the min
or children of the soldier, to the
soldier himself who unlawfully
abandons his family and neglects
to provide for them.
3. To amend section 3, act of
June 81, 1890, as to clearly define
title to pension to the minor chill
dren of the soldier where he does
not leave a widow surviving him.
4. The enactment of provisions
of law which will make proof of
marriage. in the prosecution of PEN
sion claims, of universal application
throughout the United States.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Pension Money.

The subcommittee of the house
committee on pensions, after listen
ing for an hour to Commissioner
Lochren's explanation of the re-
quirements of his Office, virtually
decided to report bill providing
for the appropriations recommend
ed by the commissioner in his esti-
mate, heretofore furnished, except
in the one item Of fees for examin-
ing surgeons. The original esti-
mate was that 100000 would be
required to pay these fees, but Mr..
Lochren told the committee to-day
that he thought 100000 would be
sufficient, and that figure was de-
cided upon. The pension appro-
priations as decided upon by the
subcommittee will therefore be:
For pensions, $14O,OOO,OOO; for sur
geons' fees, 100000; for clerk
hire at pension agencies, $3.50, 900;
miscellaneous, $131, $40; total, $l41,-
3S1,57O.
Mr.. Lochren told the committee
that he did not believe a smaller
sum could be safely relied upon
to meet the requirements of the
service. He said that the expendi-
lures for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1894, had Appropriated $140,-
600, 900, and he expressed the opin-
ion that with no additional legisla-
ton the figures would be about the
same for the next two years. After
that he thought there would be a
gradual decline. The subcommit-
tee will meet again on Monday,
December 3, but it is not probable
that there will be any change in
the decision reached by the COM
mittee. In case there is no
change the bill will be reported to
the full committee, so as to get it
promptly before the house.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Democrats Staid at Home.

The official returns from Connect
icut indicate that about 10000 Dem.
ocrats, or IL per cent of the Demo-
cratic vote in 1892, did not 60 to
the polls at the recent election. In
Tennessee, where the Republicans
have elected a Governor for the first
time since 1881, the total vote was
less by about $4,000 than the total
two years ago, while the successful
Republican nominee received some
5000 votes less than were polled for
the Republican candidate in 1892,
who was beaten then by $4,000.
These figures indicate that prob
ably 20 per cent of the Democrats
refrained from voting.
The chief cause of their failure to
vote appears to have been dissatis-
faction and disgust excited by the
tariff delay and scandalin the Senate
by the successful attempts of a
small minority of so-called Demo-
Gratis to thwart the expressed pur-
pose of their party, the long and
dragging delay due to those at
tempts, and the accompanying dis
closures as to the motives of this
minority.
There is no evidence Of change of
sentiment on the question of tariff
revision in the Democratic party of
Tennessee. York Times.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28

On account of the candidacy of
Joseph Medill, the veteran editor
and chief proprietor Of the Chicago
Tribune, for the Senate, and of the
Tribune's partisan use Of the tariff
issue during the recent campaign,
says the New York Times, the latest
utterance of that prominent journal
as to the tariff policy Of the Repub-
lican party in the near future is
quite interesting. Having quoted
passages from ex-Speaker Reeds
Michigan interview and from the
Sherman interview Of Nov. 10
both of which, by the way have
been virtually repudiated by these
gentlemen-our contemporary in
Chicago makes the following re-
marks:
"Gov. Mckinley failed to assert
in one of his speeches during the
campaign that The bill which bears
his name would be made test OF
party loyalty, nor has any other Re
publican speaker declared that in
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28

sion,' said Governor Rich, to keep
in close touch with members of both
branches
IL he is mot a candidate for a
third term" then no doubt he fa-
vors the creation of a 'life-lease
Office" for himself and thus will
keep in close touch with members
of both branches" By the way,
John, election is over, done and
gone, what about the canvass
frauds?" Come, "honest" john
Cedar Springs (Republican) Clip
per
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28

It is an open confession now that
John 7. Rich tread nothing and
signed everything" and just to
play the game of "you tickle me
and I'll tickle you" The following
has been sent out from the capitol
and given to the entire press:
"Governor Rich will keep close
watch of legislation this winter.
Il is needless that he will not take
it for granted that the Legislators
are supreme in wisdom and discre-
ton as he did two years ago, when
he sanctioned every crude and half
baked measure enacted. He realizes
that the unanimity of the legisla-
ture will have tendency to unwise
and careless legislation, and not be-
ing a candidate for third term he
will not hesitate through fear of
alternating some of the lawmakers
to interpose veto when he thinks
q veto advisable. Il expect this ses-
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28

When speaking of wool, the
American Wool and Cotton Re-
porter, not a free trade journal by
any means, says of the new tariff:
Our observations lead us to be-
lieve that, so far as prices are con-
cerned in all the ordinary grades of
wooden goods, the domestic manu-
facturer has absolutely nothing to
fear from foreign competition. n
The price of all-wool fabrics of the
low and medium grades has reached
a point which the English manu-
facturer cannot touch. The fact
is, our domestic manufacturers are
determined to hold this market,
and they are certainly going to do
it. We are convinced that only on
a few lines will the foreigner gain
q foothold.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Still Gaining.

The trade conditions Of the coun.
try still continue to improve slowly,
and the continuance Of business
confidence is felt in all sections.
Dun's last weeks review says:
There is some change for the bet
ter. The gain is slow and in some
directions not very distinct, but the
signs of it are more definate than
last week. The most important Of
them is larger employment of labor,
answering a better demand on the
whole for manufactured products.
Much of this is due to the unnatur-
al delay Of orders for the winter,
which resulted from prolonged un-
certainty, but 1t means actual in
crease in earnings and purchasing
power of the millions, and so gives
promise of a larger demand in the
Future. Prices Of farm products in
the aggregate do not improve, but
the prevailing hopefulness is felt in
somewhat larger transactions. The
wheat market has lost this week
the gain of last week, when receipts
being larger and Atlantic exports
are also larger, 576,771 blu, against
703.028 bu last year, but these are
Of small account compared with the
great visible supply. Foreign re-
ports this week have been rather
more promising. though the fact re-
mains that the worlds crop out
side the United States is probably
the largest ever grown. Corn has
declined &c, receipts having much
increased. The foreign demand for
cotton continues, large exports, be-
ing $4,000 bales larger than for the
same week last year; but receipts
also continue greater than a year
ago, and for three months will close
ly approximate these of the same
three months when the yield was
over 1000, 900 bales. But the price
rose an eighth. Textile industries
have added few factories to the
working list, against only one or
two withdrawn, and there has been
some demand for woolens. More
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28

There is one point which is not
to bessforgotten. IL the next two
years should happen to be years Of
prosperity the new tariff law, which
is as yet INFESTED, will be likely to
incite question in the public mind
as to the sincerity of the eminent
party economists who have been
urging return to high protective
tariffs. Prosperity under Repub-
lican government would be good
campaign argument. But how
about prosperity under a Democrat
ic tariff lawp
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28

The high protective advocates
have an exceedingly fine opportu-
nifty to explain how it is that Amer
lean iron manufacturers are enabled
to furnish $4,000 worth of iron
piping on a contract with the Jap
anese. competing with the "pauper"
labor of Europep The trouble is
that with our high protection "for
American laborers," America is to-
day the greatest pauper labor coun-
try on earth.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Detroit Markets.

The following quotations arc COPIED
from the Detroit Free Press:
Apples. $500 to $3.50 per barrel.
Butter. Ice to Csc per pound.
Fowls. &c to &c per pound.
Turkeys, 7c to SC per pound.
Eggs, Ice to zoe per dozen.
Flour per barrel. $3.50 to 1926.
Hay baled, 5000 to $1,000 per ton.
Oats per bushel. Sic to SIC.
Onions per bushel, t040 to $3.50.
Pork, s14.OO to $500 per Dbl.
Potatoes per bushel S040 to $3.50.
Wheat, so.53 to s0.56 per bushel.
The above quotations are mostly of a
wholesale nature. The price at retail
stores Is higher.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-11-28
Tho Reason why

DR.. Kermott's Mandrake Pills are war
ranted is because they are the best Pill
made they purify the blood and build
up the constitution. For colds, sick
headache, sour stomach, bowel COM
plant, languid feeling and all disorders
of the liver they are unexcelled. 35c.
Sold by Kinsel Bros, druggists.
The Washington times., 1894-07-30
TURN BACK TO THE OLD METHODS.

At this critical time public affairs must be
placed in the hands of conservative, thought
full men to prevent serious complications.
Radical and ill-advised methods OF reform
would result in nothing but disaster, and the
men or party who propose substantial and
immediate prosperity by revolutionizing ex-
isting conditions will bear considerable
watching.
This is practically the situation. We have
q country unsurpassed for resources OF every
description; our people are Industrious, in
telligent, and energetic; our mines, forests,
farms, and factories are prosperous and pro-
ductive under favorable conditions; our COM
merce is well organized and equiAet to
create or supply a demand; our transporta-
ton systems are capable of meeting any emer-
gency. and the only thing necessary to insure
abundant prosperity is more reliable none
tary system and sound tariff legislation.
Our monetary system lacks stability, fex-
ibilty and volume in times of emergency. 1t
has become plaything of politics, and pub
lie credit can only be sustained by the help OF
outside influences. Our tariff legislation is
controlled by capital, to the detriment of the
general public. but when once these two
causes of public distress are removed there is
no reason why general prosperity should not
prevail.
But there can be no sudden, mushroom re-
form that will be satisfactory. The change
must be gradual and the result OF careful
thought and conservative action. The affairs
OF great people must not be trifed with,
and all experimental projects should be re-
jected as dangerous and unworthy of consid-
Grafton.
All that is needed to bring order and pros
perity out Of the present disturbed condition
is the election of men of the people. When
political party becomes so corrupt that, both
by platform and action, it openly espouses the
cause OF capital and through its principles
gives encouragement to trusts and combines,
it is time for honest voters to desert that party
and look elsewhere for political refuge. The
old doctrine of sticking close to the people Is
4 safe one in the politics of a republic.
The nearer we preserve individual liberty
the better we will exemplify democratic
principles. Let every reputable citizen enjoy
the fullest freedom of individual rights and
there will be no need Of standing armies to
keep peace and subdue strikes. Give all
people equal opportunities and those who fall
behind in the race for success will not grum
BILE at their more prosperous rivals. But
handicap them by unwise laws, or restrict
their liberties through arbitrarily methods,
and discomfort is certain to prevail. Let us
turn back to the principles of our fore
fathers and enjoy undisturbed prosperity.
There were neither tramps nor trusts in those
days. nor was it necessary to marshal armed
forces except at Fourth of July Publications,
and then it was done as ameans of awakening
a livelier spirit Of independence.
The Washington times., 1894-07-30
DISASTER TEACHES A LESSON.

Rev A. Aliens Sermon on the Recent Fatal
Fire-Warning and Encouragement.
1.-The recent sad event that occurred in this
community has caused me to change the
topic for this evenings DISCOURSE the Rev.
A. Allen said at the First Presbyterian Church
last night.
Mr.. Allen, who is assistant pastor at the
church, has been preaching n series Of ser
MONS the fourth of which was announced for
last evening upon What is the road to sue
cess?'
Last Wednesday morning." continued Mr..
Allen, ''three brave men went out to perform
a duty. Perhaps neither expected to meet
death so soon. nor did their friends antici-
pate it for them; but they were crushed TO
death beneath falling walls. They were
called hence without warning.
LAS the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liyeth.
there is but one step between thee and DEATH
is the text have chosen. The time is surely
coming when we, too. may die. 1t is ap-
pointed that all men must die. None are so
GOOD that may escape: none are so mean that
they can be overlooked. Ali must traverse
the valley of the shadow of DEATH
..To MANY death is repulsiye What is
there in a contemplation of death to shock
more than in the thought of living? 1t is
surely a solemn thing to live. But if life is
properly directed thero need De no lear OF
taking the last step.
1.-The victims of the disaster of Wednesday
morning did not know when they went forth
to duty that they would so soon pass into
Gods presence. We may be as suddenly
summoned. No man knoweth when the Son
of Man cometh.'
s.we shall be judged by the story OF our
lives here When the books are opened we
shall abide by what is written therein. There
will be no appeal; there is no higher author
ity.
"Can any man say there will be a second
chance? According to the deeds done in the
body will the eternal destiny be fixed. The
man who buried in the earth the talent given
him had no second chance to multiply it
..Some ask. Does death end alp There is
nothing learned upon this point from the
other world. No message comes back from
the loved ones who precede us. But are you
sure death ends all? The Saviour says ii does
not He said to one, Thou shalt be with Me
in Paradise
1.-The Saviour is waiting TO be gracious.
There is but step between thee and death.
We must all appear in Gods august presence
and review the record made here, and by it
be iudged-some with joy, some with re-
morse. Let US see to it that our record here
will admit US to the Joys Of eternal Life.
The Washington times., 1894-07-30
TRAINING FUTURE LEADERS.
1t Is the Most Important Duty of the Pres.
ent Generation.

CHI
Rev. D. W. Fisher. D. D.. President Of
Hanover College, Indiana, delivered an in
teresting address at the Y. VI. c. A. mems
meeting yesterday afternoon. on the subject
..Coming events and coming leaders," There
was a heavy windstorm just before the meet
ing and this lessened the attendance some
what.
Dr. Fisher spoke of the future history OF
this and other countries, where there Will be
some OF the greatest problems of the age to
solve and it will require men of wisdom and
power to solve them.
They will have to be men OF fine principle
and great understanding" said DR.. Fisher,
land withal Christian men. The boys and
girls Of to-day hold the future destiny OF this
nation ii, their hands and we should be ex-
tremely careful how they are educated and
trained for this work. Ii they are taught the
principles of practical Christianity they will
guide this nation Alright. But il we let them
drift and struggle along as best they may no
man can tell what the nations future history
will be.
1T is our duty as true. loyal. and patriotic
American citizens and consistent Christians
to have a hand in this matter and guide the
youth of the last half of the nineteenth and
first part of the twentieth centuries in the
paths OF truth and righteousness. If we
don't and they are permitted to shift along
for themselves. lacking knowledge and in
struc ion for the right. and the nation suffers
by ii. the guilt will be on our heads and
hands"
II conclusion DIR. Fisher urged those pres
ent to be active in this important matter, and
do their duty toward the boys and girls OF
the United States at this time.
The Washington times., 1894-07-30

and the Korean rebellion resulted. On their
religious principles they objected to the intro
duction OF foreign religious views and de-
manded their expulsion; on their political
side they demanded the dismissal OF the OIL
cials who by extortionate taxation made the
condition OF the people unbearable. and they
further demanded the expulsion of foreign
ers, inasmuch as foreign ideas were working
mischief upon their country. or course the
government could not grant them their wishes.
This was the beginning OF the rebellion. In
short time the adherents of this party were
preparing their march toward the capital, and
the situation became very critical, for the
government was incapable Of putting down
the rebellion. As the japanese had been in a
strained relation with the Koreans, anxiety
was expressed for the safety Of the former in
Korea. A japanese war vessel was sent to
Chemulpo, the seaport Of Seoul. but even this
was not done until Chinese ships were already
there. The Japanese government afterward
asked the authorities at Seoul to take active
measures toward ending the rebellion, and
upon the latter being unable to make any
headway, the former decided to send its own
troops to protect the Japanese residing in
the cities of Korea.
So on June - OF this year japanese force
was landed at Inchon. and as the insur-
rection, instead of diminishing. has been in
creasing, re-enforcements were sent. And be-
sides the troops the government at Toxic has
sent ten men-of-war and has requisitioned q
large number of merchant ships to be used as
transports.
Far from violating any agreement with
China, Japan has done only what China her
self did. According to the Tien Tsin treaty
both China and Japan agreed to the with
drawal of troops then in Korea, but both the
contracting parties reserved the right to dis
patch troops again in case Of necessity.
Either power could send troops into Korea.
provided that urgent necessity demanded
their presence.
o. 1t is stated by those who know that in case
of continued conflict, China's strength will
consist in an inexhaustible number Of soldiers
ready to be poured in to fill up the losses Of
war. On the side of Japan there is high de-
velopment of military training and the STRAIT
egic advantage of an island territory.
The result will be watched with interest by
Americans. 1t may mean the determination
OF the real power in the East and the begin
ming OF new privileges for England or Rus
sia.