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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
EVENTS DO NOT HELP BUSINESS.
Loss Of Gold from the Treasury Cause
Daily Increasing Distrust.

Loss Of Gold from the Treasury Causes
Daily Increasing Distrust.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-R. G. Dun g. Co.'S
weekly review Of trade says: Events have
not helped business this week. About
81, $50 900 gold has been withdrawn from
the treasury. mainly for export. and the
gold reserve has been reduced to about
$58 OOO,OOO. Since Dec. 8 the treasury has
lost In thirty-nine working days about
t53, 600, 900 gold, and daily increasing dis
trust Is liable to affect the markets unfa-
vorably. Industries have not yet found
sufficient demand for their products to
prevent further decline in prices, and this
week the average for all commodities has
again touched the lowest price ever
known.
The number Of hands employed does not
increase, and q strike has cut of for more
than week about half the business Of
Brooklyn, to some extent affecting trade
here. At bottom business hesitates be-
cause the future is clouded and the con.
Stunning demand has not increased in
January as was expected. In the belief
that 1t would industries had enlarged pro.
duction, and until 1t does the excess Of
producing capacity constantly tends to
depreSs prices In both iron and steel. A
better demand appears for bars In Pitts
burg, but at Chicago they are unexpected
ly dull. No transactions in rails are reported
In general and the demand for finished
products Is considered disappointing.
The anthracite coal traffic Is again
much disorganized. The minor metals
are q shade stronger, but tin plates are
lower with considerable business.
Heavy sales Of wool-6, 567, $50 pounds,
against 8, 661 $50 two years ago-are in
part the result Of growing confidence
among manufacturers that they will be
able TO meet foreign competition, and In
part because prices are not thought likely
to 60 lower, SO that some have purchased
beyond their orders for goods.
Wheat has sold at the lowest point ever
known for the May option, and spot has
declined 4 cents for the week, liquidation
Of the immense holdings of the Fair es-
tate being rumored. For most people the
great visible supply and the pressure of
quantities carried for speculation in eleva-
tors, justify extreme low prices as there is
nothing as yet to indicate material de-
crease in the next crop. Failures this
week have been 1858 in the United States
against 40 last year, and ffty-nine in
Canada, against fifty five last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

The capitalists Of Great Britain
hold $54, 900 of Central Pacific
stuck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

PARIS, Jan. 26-The betrothal Of Mile
Lucie Faure. daughter Of the president of
the republic, to NJ Paul Deschanel, q
member Of the chamber Of deputies, il
announced. NJ. Paul Deschanel Is the
son Of NJ. Emile Deschanel, the eminent
professor. He Is a Republican, the au-
thor of q number of political and literary
works and is now attached to the stat Of
the ournal des Debats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

GEN. COxEY has bought winter
residence in Philadelphia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

Snow is 20 feet deep in portions of
Arizona.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
DR.. C.Carter. M. ID.

l have had the Encyclopedia Britannica in my
best book of refereBce in the English language. and
can most heartily recommend it to anyone desiring a
work of this character. The price OF the work and
the plan of payment offered by the Chicago Trib-
places this great publication within the reach
nearly everyone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
From ]. F. Robinson. Cashier Rock Island
National Bank

regard the Encyclopedia Britain
valuable addition to any library, and til
tunity presented by the Chicago Trib,
set for a nominal price. one not to be
wishing to get first-class article.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
From E E. Parmenter, Attorney at Law.

The Encyclopedias Britannica the terms offered
by the Chicago Tribune is a chance of a life time.
Every home should have it. In the fields of art,
science and general literature it is undoubtedly the
best work of reference in the English language. In
the last 1875 years the work has undergone nine revs
ions and has grown from three to % volumes. Each
volume Of the Trbunes edition is revised and brought
down to date and is now probably perfect as hu-
man knowledge and skill can make it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

To Whom it May Concern: I regard the Eucyclo-
padia by long odds the most valuable of all the
cyclopedas book OF reference on all subjects The
high price at which it has always been held has been
the only objection on the part of many who would
otherwise have gladly purchased it. The method of
the Chicago Tribune seems to entirely overcome this
objection and places the work within the reach and
means of almost anyone who may wish to own the
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

From Rev. c. E. Taylor, Pastor First Bap-
fist Church.
1t is hardly necessary to commend q work of such
acknowledged worth as the Encyclopaedia Britannica
have used the ninth edition ever since its pubca-
tion Its excellence is unquestioned. Everyone who
can do So ought to possess this work. The offer by
the Chicago Tribune places this monumental encyclo
Peda within the reach of nearly everyone.
From S. S. Kemble, Superintendent of
Schools.
There is no question to the value OF the Ency-
clopadia. Without doubt the offer OF the Chicago
Tribune is the best yet presented:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
From Rev H. John Kerr Pastor Central
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

The Encyclopedia Britannica is without question
greatest work Of the kind in existence. The
offer now being inside by the Chicago Tribune is
tanly that is worthy of widespread acceptance.
Personal use Of this encyclopedia. warrant my en-
dorsing it, and also my commencing the movement by
the Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

From Thos. J. Medill, Jr., Mayor of Rock
Island.
Upon examination I cheerfully endorse the
plan Of the Chicago Tribune company, in presenting
the easy manner Of procuring copy of tho Encyclo-
pedia Britannica. 1 have q set Of the same in nv
library and find it indispensable.
From Lucian Adams, County Judge. Rock
Island County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
From William McEniry, Attorney at Law.

can heartily recommend the Encyclopedia Brit
annica to anyone in need of reliable and complete
reference library The plan the Chicago Tribune has
adopted Of giving their readers the opportunity
ceive this edition such low figures and such
markabe terms commends itself to my judgment.
The American additions and revisons supplements
to each volume brings the work up to date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
TIE sENArORsHTP.

Tue gratifying gains Major Hood is
from day to day making in outspoken
expressions in his favor by members of
the Legislature, shows that the demand
right now for splendid business ability
in the United States senate is appreciat-
ed by the representatives Of Kansas now
in session in Topeka.
Of all times in the country's history
for years past, there ia needed immedi-
ately at Washington just such men as
Major Hood.
A man of high personal character,
great executive capacity and ability to
accomplish things; a successful fnan-
cier; a man from the people who has
made his own advancement and is in touch
with the masses-he knows what the
people need and can aid in relief that
recent congresses seem powerless to
provide.
On the money question, Of overshadow-
ing importance. he has declared that a
solution cannot be made unless silver
is taken into account His ideas in this
respect are more nearly in line with
those of Kansas than any other candi-
dates He has made a close study Of
finances, backed by wide practical ex-
perience. and is remarkably we'll
equipped to grapple with the great
financial problem before this country now.
Major Hood Loyalty supported Colonel
Plumb at his hrsL election, and each sue
ceeding one. He likewise always sup
ported Ingalls,.
Major hoods close relations with SEN
ator Plumb, and his frequent presence
in Washington, extended his acquaintance
with men of national standing, many
of whom are still at Washington. He
would go to the Capitol not as stranger
to prominent men of affairs nor I'M
acquainted with methods of legislation.
Kansas Will make no mistake in send
ing Major Hood to Washington. He is
another Plumb in ability to "get there"
and if in two years hence Kansas should
have Hood and Ingalls, in the United
States senate, it would be like the old
! joyful times when Kansas had her great
est team in the senate-Plumb and In
| gals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
THE MESSAGE.
gals.

Governor Morrilfs message is one of
the longest state papers ever submitted
by Kansas executive. 1t will be found
in full in this issue.
He says at the outset he is not aware
that there is any demand from the people
for radical change in the laws, but they
do ask for relief from excessive taxation
and for a reduction of state expenses to
the lowest point
He congratulates Kansas that the state
has passed through the terrible financial
crisis with so few failures and SO little
to discourage its citizens
While legislative enactments are i'm
portant. "Indnstry and economy wisely
directed will always find their reward in
a measure, regardless of what human
laws may decree. Still it is recognized
fact that legislation may disturb and re-
strict trade"
He urges that our representatives at
Washington be memoriaIized to relieve
the embargo placed on our meats and
farm products by Spain and other
countries.
He suggests long list of changes in
the laws and in methods of conducting
state affairs Many of these suggestions
are radical
He points out so many amendments to
the states charter that he believes a con-
stitutional convention necessary In
this line he says a new constitution
should prohibit trusts; increase number
of supreme judges-takes six years now
| to reach new cases; deny the ballot to
those guilty of bribery or betting on
elections; prohibit public officers from
using passes.
He says that unless it is intended to
deny justice to large class of people
immediate steps to relieve the supreme
court must be taken, but that an ap-
| pelIate court should be but temporary
expedient
He declares many judicial districts
should be abolished, reduced at leass
twelve.
Says reform is needed in purchase of
bonds for state educational iustit utions
and that the state school fund commits
sioners be placed under 100000 bond;
and that the present securities held by
| VIC sldOo 70 SAOaolg gone over.
Concerning assessment laws he saws the
trouble is not so much with the present
law as that it is not at all complied with.
He denounces present methods as IN
just, unequal and permitting millions OF
property to escape taxation. Recon-
mends county assessors.
| Advises repeal of mortgage law passed
by Populists; says that 100000 have
been withdrawn from Kansas in two
years; says you may enact as many
laws as you please. but you cannot dis
turb the immutable law of trade tina
makes the rate of interest depend on tn,
security, and the ease with which ths
loan can be converted into ready money
and any legislative enactment that de
preciates the security and lessons tn,
| ability to force the collection of debt, in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
KANSAS PARAGRAPHS

Miss Pullman lives at Pierceville and
it is to be hoped she will never marry
some Pullman.
Fredonia people skate on a pond
lighted by electricity, but some say it
spells half the fun.
Fred Funston has tried his Alaska
lecture on the home folks at lola and it
worked to charm.
1t takes Beloit girl all the time her
mother is washing the dishes and sweep
ing the house to do up her hair.
The Dodge City Globe-Republican
meets the question squarely and says
Governor dwellings, message is too long
TO publish.
The "Katy" depot at Salina has been
discontinued again and the people are
gathering themselves together for an
other kick
Interest is divided in Junction City
between fine chickens and the Terpsi-
chorean club with the odds in favor of
Plymouth ROCKS.
The man who owns the one bus at
| lola where the railroad stations are out
in the country can't complain of not hav-
ing good thing.
There is a school district near Bluff
City without child in it to attend
oCAOOL NO44C HCOPAO AOfCA VIA ave u y
to their opportunities.
Two young women of Clyde who
| thought revival was a place to have
| fun, found out that grace and humanity
on the part of the preacher were not in
| consistent with forcible ejectment
An effort is being made to have the
barber shops in Junction City close Sun
| days. In a town where the saloons run
| it is mighty hard to shut barber shops
Sunday when you can have such a good
time Saturday night
From the junction City Republican.
If there is pedagogue in Kansas who
has the grit and the strength to everlast-
ingly wallop a 16-yeaf-old boy, he can
find a job next fall at remunerative
wages by applying to the school board of
the Antelope school, district No 80
Liberty township, Geary county. Edu-
cational attachments will not be looked
| after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

in violating the law right straight along
in requiring the men to work over ten
hours a day, yet they have not been
prosecuted therefor. The employees, in
stead, choose to take the matter into
their own hands and attempt to settle it
by method which has been tried over
and over and has failed. Already they
are accused of obstructing the trans
mission of the mails. That means United
States troops as the next move on the
part of the companies. Then there will
also be the customary fight between
union and non union workmen who at
tempt to I'LL their places. 1t does seem
that the folly of striking will never be-
come apparent to the masses of working
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Farm and Home:
1t is pleasant to know that a six million
dollar company has been organized at
Toledo as competitor of the Standard
Oil monopoly. AT least, it would be-
pleasant to know the fact if there was
any probability that the competition
would amount to anything. The real
purpose of the new concern is undoubt-
eddy to sell out to the Standard upon the
best terms it is able to get, That's the
way that competition with monOpolies
works nowadays
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
A MONUMENT TO POE.
CITIZENS OF FoRDHAM TO HONOR
THE POETS MEMORY.

The Quaint Cottage In Upper New York
Where Poe Wrote Many of His Best POI
ems and Tales Still Stands and Is Visited
by Hundreds Daily.
Hustling, bustling New York does not
allow sentiment to stand in the way Of
its march of progress, but thus far one
of the most interesting literary land
marks in the city, Poe S cottage at Ford
ham, has escaped the hand of the con.
tractor and builder. With Poe "ths
fever called living, - as he termed life,
has been conquered for 10 years, but the
little cottage he occupied during his
most active time of literary productions
still stands, looking much as it did when,
protected by its humble walls, he penned
many of the poems and tales that have
given him such great posthumous fame.
The representative citizens of Ford
ham now propose to erect statue of the
poet or a monument to his memory.
The idea originated in the brain of Mr..
is raising the money to carry it into
execution. When completed, the monu-
ment or the statue will be erected in
Bronx park or upon the grounds where
Poe's cottage stands.
Poe was already famous as the author
of 1.-THE Raven and several prose tales
of high order of merit before he made
the little cottage in Fordham his home
in 1916. The country about it was then
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

IT is reported that the gross receiuts
of aladdin Jr." during a seven weeks
tour in California were $4,000. And vet
last summer the people of California
were killing their horses because thew
hadn't feed for them and were sending
armies of idle and poverty stricken men
across the continent to prey upon the
rest of the people. California probably
has more wealthy people in proportion
to population than any other state in the
Union. She also has more poor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

THE Kansas City Star advises Senator
Vest to reconstruct his currency bill on
the following lines:
provide for the free and unlimited
coinage of silver, and give the secretary
OF the treasury full authority to issue
irredeemable paper money whenever the
government wants to build q ship. or buy
an island, pay its employees, or erect a
Gus tom house.
"That would be a simpler plan and it
would lead to exactly the same results"
But that would be Populism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

THE great strike of street car men,
which was inaugurated in. Brooklyn yes
terday, had not been on six hours before
the strikers began to violate the law by
placing Instructions on the track. For
this, they will probably be prosecuted
and sent to jail Corporations always
appeal to the courts when there is an
infringement of law on the part of their
employees. Now, the street. car companies
Of Brooklyn have clearly been engaged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

FROM every part of the United States
contributions are pouring in on the
drOuth stricken sufferers of Nebraska
Car loads and even train loads of every
thing needful are going forward from
all directions. Liberal sums of money
are also being sent Sectionalism and
partisanship are always forgotten under
such circumstances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

Lord Breadalbane is credited with
owning the most magnificent residence
in Scotland His lordship can ride 100
miles west from plymouth park to Ard
maddy castle. on tbs Argyllshire coast,
without setting hoof of his possessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
A Novel Trolley Fender.

A unique trolley car fender is proposed
by a Boston inventor He has taken the
large revolving brushes from a street
sweeper and placed them in such po-
sition under the car that person who
happens to fall in front of the car will
be swept from the track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

SOME doubt is thrown around the an
nouncement that Bill Cook is in custody
by the fact that q Burlington train was
held up and robbed Saturday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

SHAWNEE county not only furnished
one-e eighth of the Republican majority
but she paid the expense of the inaugural
ba1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Daily edition, delivered by carrier. 10
cents week to any part Of Topeka or
suburbs, or at the same price in any
Kansas town where this paper has car"
rier system.
By mail, three months ........S go
By mail, one year ............ $50
Weekly Edition, per year ...... so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

The STATE JOURNAL is the only
paper in Kansas receiving the Full Day
Associated Press.
GB Member American Newspaper Pub
Hshers's association.
~ The STATE JOURNAL has the
handsomest and most complete web ster-
eotype perfeoting press.
EB Eastern Office. 70 Tribune Building,
New York, Perry Lukens, Jr., manager.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

Weather Indications.
CHICAGO. Jan 15.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Snow today; local snow and colder
Wednesday; northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15

The American farmer lives better
every day Food made with DR.. Price'e
Baking Powder is his favorite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-15
GREATEST IN KANSAS.
AVERAGE DAILY CIRCULATION:
$500

Fer the three dull summer months Of
1894 an increase Of over fifty per cent
in one y,ar.
OUR PROOF:
The issues Of the TOPEKA DAILY STATE
JOURNAL for the three months. viz. from the
1st day of June. 1894. to the 3lst day Of August
1894, inclusive have been as follows:
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-08-23
Manchester Centre.

Phelps Wyman is home for month S
vacation.
Miss Helen Brewster is visiting rela-
tives in Rutland.
DR.. Chevalier has gone to Montreal to
attend the funeral of his sister.
Mr. and Mrs. David Beatty of Fall
River, Mass, are visiting at Mr.. II. W..
Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pettibone of La
Crosse, Wis, are guests of the ColOurn
house.
John Botsford won the Troy Press
handicap medal in the bicycle races in
Troy last week.
John Dyer of Middlebury has been
spending his vacation in town with his
mother, Mrs. w. r. Dean.
Mrs. Mary Benedict has removed with
her family to Adams, Mass, and will
perfect herself in music preparatory to
making that profession.
John C. Whipple has gone to Fair
Haven to continue his studies on the pipe
organ. During his stay there he will act
as organist of the Baptist church.
l. II. Dench and daughter, Miss Dora
Bench, went to Bridgeport, Conn, last
week to attend the funeral of his brother,
John Dench, who died IN that city on
Wednesday.
A local branch of the Granite State
Provident Association was organized
here last Friday evening with the follow
ing officers: President, ]. II. Whipple;
vice president, George Smith; secretary
and treasurer, j. p. Black; attorney. w.
B. Edgerton; appra sal committee, A. G.
Conner, II. Eggleston, H. w. Davis.
The board of directors consists of the
officers and A. l.. Graves, j. G. Black
mer, E. G. Oryis, j. w. Fowler, w. H.
Bundy. j. w. Fowler is local agent for
the company, and will receive applica.
tiOnS for loans or stock.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-08-23
West Arlington.


Walter Moore of Brooklyn, n. Y, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Pratt,
last week.
Two picnic parties stopped in our
peaceful hamlet for dinner last week,
one being from Cambridge, N. Y.
Mrs. r. G. Mckee was with her moth
er few days last week and left her more
comfortable.
Miss Rice, a teacher from New York,
who is visiting Mrs. Geo. Saffn ord for a
few weeks, with that lady passed day
last week with friends here.
Robert Haskin and daughter, Bessie,
are passing few days in Greenwich,
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hawley made a
trip to Granville, N. Y, last week, where
Mrs. Hawley has brother living.
Miss Ann Mix, an aged and respected
resident of this town, died Saturday
morning, at the home of Abner Davis,
where she has lived for many years. Her
funeral occurred on Sunday morning at
the church and the burial was in the lit
tie cemetery beside her kindred. Miss
Mix had been COMMUNICATE of st.
James church a great many years and
was wont to walk to and from church.
Late years. when her health permitted,
she could ride, Her pastor, the Rev.
Mr. Carnahan, being absent u fact she
no doubt deplOred), a lay reader from
Middlebury college officiated, Mr.. Gev'
ney having charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. B. Hanaman OF
Melrose, N. Y, arrived on Saturday fol-
a few days visit with his aunt, Miss
Aura Hanaman, and other friends, Mr.
Hanaman and Mrs Jolley being welcome
additions to the choir; Arthur Smith
lender.