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Evening star., 1896-07-18
MUCH OF THE MONEY RECOyERED.
Confession of One of n Miser's Rob-
hers.

CHICAGO, July 1s-With the exception
of $1,000 in bonds. the proceeds Of the rob-
berry of the Jefferson street miser," Chris
tcpher Schrage. WHICH occurred last March,
have been recovered through the confess
sion of John Mclean. who has been under
going severe cross-examination at the
hands Of the police for several days.
This morning Mclean weakened and con-
sented to lead the detectives to a house in
Shields avenue, where. neatly wrapped in a
tin box, all but $1,000 Of the stolen securi-
ties was found buried in the cellar.
Evening star., 1896-07-18
Struck by n Cable Car.

A cable car going east struck w. j.
Thompson's milk wagon at the corner of ID
and Pennsylvania avenue this afternoon
The wagon was upset, and the driver. J. H.
Newton, was thrown out and seriously IN
jured.
Evening star., 1896-07-18

CHICAGO. July 1S.-The Schaefer Piano
Company at 239 Wabash avenue has as
signed. The firms place of business is on
the floor Immediately above the store OF
the Hallet & Davis Company, which as
signed yesterday. No statement Of assets
and liabilities was filed.
Evening star., 1896-07-18

A suit in equity to enforce a patent con-
tract has been filed by W. L. Meloy against
John w. Collins and Thomas L. Smith
son.
Evening star., 1896-07-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today, as -epo-tei
by Corson & Mccartney, members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway
Open. High. Low Close
American lU3k 162ls rna,.s
Evening star., 1896-07-18

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., 1921 +
street. members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai.
mann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1896-07-18
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement ho.
low will show that the circulation
sworn to IL a bona flde one.
1t Is easily possible for . news.
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor.
mously. In order to deceive sdver-
tisers. by sending out thousands OF
papers to newsstaads. which are re-
turnable. and which are In fact re-
turned, but nevertheless are In
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement Of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however.
Judge by results. and bogus oircula-
ttons don't give them.
The family circulation Of The Star 10
many thousands In excess Of any
other Washington paper and il be-
lieved to be fully fiye times that Of
our afternoon contemporary.
Evening star., 1896-07-18

ROME. July is.-Pope Leo XIII granted
an audience today to Prof. Schroeder of
the Catholic University at Washington.
ID. c.
Evening star., 1896-07-18
Circulation Of The "Eveninx Star.

solemnly swear that the above statement rep
resents only the number of copies Of TEE EVEN
ING STAR circulated during the six secular days end
ing Friday, July II, 1ss6-that is the num-
Der of copies actually sold. delivered, furnished
or mailed, for valuable consideration. bona nde
purchasers or subscribers. and that none Of the
copies 30 counted are returnable to or remain in
the once unsold
j. WHIT. HERRoN,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
eighteenth day Of July, A. D. 1896
FREDERICK A. FENNING,
Notary Public, D. c.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

How many of these same men and
boys could be found in reading
room reading some good book or
periodical if there was such thing in
town? Almost any young man or
boy who goes down town in the even
ing TO spend few hours, and having
no other place to go, can be found in
side or in the immediate vicinity OF a
saloon, and what more can be expect
ed under the existing circumstances?
By opening up free reading rooms
and putting the library in suitable
quarters you will have decent and
respectable place for young boy, to
spend his spare time, and place
where he can acquire knowledge of a
higher, instead of lower degree.
This matter should not be thrust
aside or treated lightly, but should
be looked into seriously and acted
upon.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

We would respectfully call the at
tention of the public library board to
the Generous OFFER" in another col
umn, made by one of our representa-
tive citizens. The offer should not be
overlooked, as it gives the board a
chance to obtain suitable room in a
good locality free Of charge, and the
city should then devise ways and
means for increasing its library and
making it useful to the public. At
present time the city is as bad off, if
not worse, than it would be if it had
no library at ALL Another thing
should not be lost sight of, and one
which would be of the greatest hene-
fit to mankind, and that is the open
ing up of public reading room. How
many of our young men and boys go
down town evenings to while away
their time between tea and bedtime?
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

The silver humbuggery has SO COM
pletely died out in the east that the
great iron mills and glass works have
started up, so sure are they that Nc
Kinley will be elected. Let the peo-
pie be certain that Mckinley will be
elected and the hard times will begin
to wane with the silver craze. Conf
dence is what is wanted, coupled
with protection.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Down the line in the little town of
Kerkhoven there budded forth last
week Vol. 1, No l, of The Banner,
edited, owned and published by one
W. H. Bohannan. 1t is bright and
newsy little sheet, and what is more,
and best of all, it is right on the mon
ey question, being for sound money.
Long live The Banner!
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Free Trade Bryan has made sad
mistake by going to New York to be
notified of his nomination, as he has
got his campaign bosses to fighting
among themselves. That is his Sec
ond mistake. His first was the mis-
take of his life time, and that was in
St. Louis when he accepted the NOM
nation.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Prove the merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla posi-
tive, perfect, permanent Cures.
Cures of scrofuIa in severest FORMS like
goitre, swelIed neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores in the eyes.
Cures of Salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning, scald head, letter, etc.
Cures of Boils, Pimples, and all other erup-
tons due to impure blood.
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
agood stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of Rheumatism, where patients were I'M
able to work or walk for weeks.
Cures of Catarrh by expellng the impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning and
feeding the nerves upon pure blood.
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength. Send for book of cures by
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Potato Patch Pingree has been
nominated for governor of Michigan
bv the Republicans. We have often
heard of money securing an Office for
a man, but this is the first instance
we have of potatoes securing an office
forsany one.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19
THE WEDDING GOWN.

The seamstress on the wedding gown
Her rapid needle plies. ;
A cleaning mass of shimmering silk
And lace and pearl it lies.
Her face is worn and sad and DID, #
And DER the garment low
Is bent cheek that glowed with hope
Some twenty years ago.
To fashion then her own fair gown
She thought that distant day,
But fate had crossed her joyous path
And swept the flowers away.
Those long past dreams that might have
been
Around about her press
The sheltered home of happy love
Crowds round the wedding dress
Broken links of vanished youth,
With stitches one by one.
The shroud would be an easier task
The wedding dress is done.
Alice Sherwin Chase in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Bourke Cochran, a we'll know Dem
ocrat and able speaker, delivered a
speech in New York last evening that
tore Bryan's Madison Square Garden
speech all to "smithereens."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

the low rates which have since pre-
vailed,
This record, it will be at once seen,
is wholly different from that of silver
and it clearly shows that it has been
wholly independent of white metal,
Other causes operated to effect prices
of wheat. 1t is not difficult to find
these causes. For the last decade
there has been peace in the the civil
lied world and the happy state of at
fairs exist and all the nations of the
earth are engaged in the arts of peace.
Chief of this is agriculture. By ex-
tending her railway lines India has
become large competitor in wheat
raising; in the same way Russia has
enlarged her surplus crop hundred
million bushels and the Argentine
Republic that few years ago export
ed none now yields surplus OF sixty
million bushels. In the face of such
tremendous crops as these competing
with our own it is not strange that
the price has sunk to unproductive
rates. Nor is it strange that other
food products have sympathized with
the decline.
These data show that the only rela-
ton between silver and wheat IS that
which results from their own causes
and effects. Each have been effected
by the influence Of the general law
that controls all things used or pro-
duced by man, regardless of each
other. The free coiner is only trying
to befog the farmer and the man who
has little chance to study subjects in
a broad way. The purpose is mis-
leading, and, as we see it, dishonest.
In this connection it must not be
overlooked that the great rank and
file of our own people have been liv-
ing on short rations since 1892. In
stead of eating creamery butter, short
horn beef and Poland China pork, as
Farmer Wilson puts it, they have
economical. Many have been glad
to get liver and olemargarine, corn
bread and short ribs. With five mil
lion families compulsorily economic
ing in this way, is it any wonder that
the home market is demoralized also?
What the nation needs is the indus
try and prosperity that existed in
1902 and all will be we'll. Free
coinage cannot give it, tor that will be-
come another disturbing element, the
extent of which no man can fathom.
The party that gave it before only can
give it gain.-Decorah (Ia.) Repub-
lican.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19
SILVER AND WHEAT PRICES.

H. =
One of the most ablest speeches OF
the last congress on the money ques-
ton was made by Hon. Martin M.
johnson of North Dakota. 1t will be
circulated widely in this campaign.
MIR. Johnson's aim was to show there
is no foundation whatever in the claim
of the free coinage people that low
prices of breadstuffs wheat, primar-
Ily,)is consequence of silver "demon-
etization" as they term it. He does
this by charts which show at glance
the fluctuations in values, by years,
of silver, wheat, corn, oats and hay.
Those who use the fall in prices as
a free silver argument adroitly select
their years for comparison and sup
press all data and facts that have any
bearing opposing their theories. Mr.,
Johnson's chart include every year
l and omit nothing that touches upon
/ the question at issue. His silver
chart begins with 1873 when the pro-
81 duction was 63 millions ounces and
the price $1.3O an ounce. The adj
vance in production was steadily up
ward, with only slight variations, to
l67 millions ounces in 1894. The
.decline in prices was equally as di-
fneCt, with fewer fluctuations, from
S13O to 80 cents per ounce. The ar
gument is almost irresistible that the
law of supply and demand has oper-
ated as it always does. The increased
supply was 1850 per cent and the
shrinkage in value only trife over
so per cent,
no other explanation of the fall of
the value Of silver bullion is neces-
sary. If it were it could be found in
the enormous discoveries of silver
mines and the cheapened process of
working them. When silver was high
it was scarce article and the cost Of
mining SO great that every dollar it
sold for was earned by the producer.
In the like manner the production
and values of farm products are
treated by Mr.. johnson. Of wheat
] he gives three charts. One presents
the values of wheat per bushel in the
worlds markets; another the value in
India, purely silver country; and
and the third the value of the wheat
crop per acre from 1873 to 1894. IN
like silver there appears in each one
Iof these charts marked fluctuations.
IN India, where wheat is bought and
sold for silver, the price was 5.25
rupees in 1879 as compared with 3,l8
: rupees in 1878; and in 1894 it was
mine per cent higher than when ''the
5crime of 1873" was committed. In
the worlds markets, also. there has
lbeen no uniform decline. The range
sof prices has been up and down, or
was SO until 1890. The price in 1873
twas 81 OF per bushel in gold; it sank
Ito Sac. in IA rose steadily to S1O3
la '77;-fell to 77c. in '78;-went back
TO ST. 10 in '79;-down to 99c. in '8O;-
up to $1.19 in 8l;-down to 88c. in
3d. to 64c. in 84;-then after slight
variations it went up to 83c. in SOL;
and from that time it fell steadily to
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

We are able this week to supply
our readers with G. K. Davis elegant
speech. You should not fail to read
it, and read it carefully.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

E. j. Jones has just added a COM
plete stock furniture to his hardware
and any one wishing anything in that
line would do we'll to examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

A straw tells which way the wind
blows, and straw" vote tells which
way the. votes go. The latter was
taken the other day in the saw mills
of Minneapolis among the workmen
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19
FOR SALE-A good cushion-tire
bicycls. A bargain. C. Z. SHELLEY.

. Have just received over 1000 pat
terms of the latest novelties, in
gents clothing. Pants to order,
$3.50 and up. Suits to order, $3.50
and up. We guarantee to please you
or no sale. A. L. STENGER.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19
10 Cleanse the system

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity, without fri
tating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds or fevers use Syrup Of
Figs.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19
Olsen, Gutter, HeaIy Go.


for Mckinley and Bryan, and Nc
Kinley secured z to l, which goes to
show that the laboring men are sound
on the money question.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

John Lind's record is being looked
into, and it is found TO have been of q
yellish tint, similar to gold.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Rocky Mountain Tea cure consti-
patton, sick headache, gives strength,
new life. Hulburd q Co.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

j. r. Kruger carries complete
line of paints, oils, varnishes and
brushes, and at very reasonable
prices.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

have new lot of holdings which
I am framing pictures with at re-
duced rates. E. f. Hill.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

st. Paul Paint and Color Co.'s
ready-mixed paint at J. r. Krueger's.
Absolutely guaranteed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

You can find the finest movements
and one of the incest line of Gold
watches in the Northwest at HI, B.
Lund's.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Go to S. Stewart for your fence
posts and fence wire. Glidden paint
ed only p cents per pound,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Paints, oils and varnishes, always
fresh and new and a complete stock
at E. J. Jones'.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

What relief to the public when
election will be oyer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

In order to take comfort a ham
mock is indispensable. Kruger can
save you money on hammocks.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

A complete stock of refrigerators,
ice cream freezers, water coolers and
water filters kept constantly on hand
at E. j, Jones'.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

If you need any wall paper, go to
j. R. Krueger. He will save you
money.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Farmers should bear in mind that
E. j. Jones is the place to buy their
machine oil.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

Even Daniel Webster was in favor
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

%, and Glenwood Aug, "a.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1896-08-19

of reciprocity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

Everybody knows that the earth makes
one complete revolution on il; axis once
in each % hours But few. however.
have any idea Of the high rate ~ speed
at which such an immense ball must
turn in order 10 accomplish the feat ~
making one revolution in day and "A
night. A graphic idea Of the terrific
pace which the old earth keeps up year
after year may be had by comparing its
speed to that u n cannon ball fired from
q modern high pressure gun. The high
est velocity ever attained by such mis-
sile has been estimated at Geo feet per
second. which is equal 10 mile in
3 2-iO seconds. The earth. in making
one complete revolution in the short
space Of "a hours, must turn with a
velocity almost exactly equal 20 that Of
the cannon ball In short, its rate Of
speed at the equator is exactly ,5O7
feet per second. This is equal 10 a mile
every 6-l0 seconds. II miles a min
ute. st Louis Republic
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

An amusing scene WINS witnessed by
many pedestrians one day ut the corner
Of Thirty seventh street and Broadway.
A fence, about 80 feet high. covered
with theatrical hthugraphs, inclnses a
lot ON that corner. where the founda
tioBs Of new building are being laid
Il was the noon hour, and six brawny
cons Of Erin were seated on a slightly
raised platform, resting against the
fence They were eating their luncheon
and were joking and laughing to their
hearts content. Those who stopped 70
look ut the group could not withhold a
smile. for directly above this jolly group
Of Irishmen, in bold, lurid letters.
were the words THE Gay Parisians. 4"
Here indeed was a pleasant satire, the
result of accident. Nowonder the work
inginen wondered " ny people smiled at
them 50 much.-New York Herald.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12
TIE M,rsuEr DANCER

sa my enehautrrss N tic fcwcrrd broeada.
v0n cali tn ss.lrT fa-sl4iCn 10 your aid.
step furth fram 0air.h1rOCxh's canvas and
advance.
A powdered Galaiea. % tle dance.
About you cilnrs a faded. old world air.
A though the link bnya crowded round yoaF
chair
A. though the Macarunis fhru'.Etd the Mall.
And ti'. Fry'nch horns were sounding at Naux-
hail.
They trad the stately measure 60 s. close,
-lse silver tnrkis- and the siiktu hu-e.
I-adls-s and cnguisltes that bend ard sway.
Brilliant ~ peoples on an August day.
You dance tho tulnuet. and wo ndmtre.
We dallartiS In our black and vhite attire,
Whn@e russrt idyl srotus mere hurlesque.
Set In a frame - far less picturesque.
Yet take hoarf Tor Love. the coati.sa rocue.
Can scarcely heed what raiment l. IN vuS-ue.
sins. "a Eosi s0atl LIS ncEiircnrs h. known
A. comet tainE ~-undnlous ancnt his own.
And . h. whispers. Eyes were bright and
Long cro the powder tax iisfnayed the town.
And faithful shruhersis ~tili shall hnbhl. on.
Although the raf.irrs and tho frilis hc Eu..c-
-Aifrud Corhrunc VA Spectator
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12
ODD FACTS ABOUT MADAGASCAR.


The Policemen sleep on Their Beats-Ths
Curfcw IL OF Ancient Use
Probably the slcepicst policemen in
the world are these u Madagascar. At
Antananariv0. the capital, there is lit
tie evidence Of the force by day. for its
members are all peacefully wrapped in
slnmbor. At night. too. the guardian of
property is seldom 10 be seen. and that
be j. actually guarding ~ only 70 be
told by the half hourly cry that IL sent
up 20 police post No. ] alongside the
royal palace.
"Watchman. what of the nights"
Eve are wide awake. keeping a sharp
lookout. and all's we'll A"
Antananarivo has no lamps and no
streets IL is simply rrcat collection
uf houses tumblcd together. There is a
big force Of night police. known as the
watch. The men gather themselves
together into groups. aud choosing snug
corners. wrapping themselves IN straw
mats. they drop into long and profound
slumber. One member uf each group re-
mains awake 10 respond 20 the half
hourly call from the palace A. he calls
back. the others. half awake. mechau-
ically shout back the response. II makes
little difference, however. that the police
continually sleep, Tor robbery j. rare
Curfew. though popularity supposed
TO be purely an early English and Nor
mnn-French custom, has been cStab-
lished in Madagascar for centuries Ia
every town and village between and
10 the watchmen 90 around shouting ont
in the Malagasy dialect. Lights cut g.
and they see that all is in darkness iu
every house. After these hours no one
is allowed 10 travel around without n
special pass
There j. no criminal code Of amy ac-
count. and when man j. caught in the
net Of stealing the pnpulace Is apt 10
ignore the police and surround him and
stone him 20 death. The Madagascans
have no swear words IN their Ian
gunpc. and when their feelings aIe over
wrought against a man the only thing
they can do Is 20 execute summary
vengeance un him.-New York World.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

Southern Lumber * Manufacturer :
Association, Memphis, Tenn, TO 2ist,
inclusive, 1895.
For the above occasion the q. G.. <
8. ". Rty, fSanta Fe routel viii sell
round trip tickets to Memphis and
return at one fare s16.f0 for the rOun
trip. Tickets on sale Feb. 18th, LIT D
and 18th, limited 20 Feb. 2sth for r.
turn.
For further information regardin 7.
route, etc. call upon or address,
I. X. mason,
Ticket Agent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12
The Inqui.itIve Small hoy.

Father, said the little boy. looking
mp from his picture took, IF ask you
a question, will you answer it.''
Certainly, - was the afTable reply.
And not get angry"
''Of course not. +"
Nor say it's time was in bedg"
Il won't do any Of those things
well, what / want 20 know is where
does a snake begin when il ways its
tailg''-washingtun Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

Full line of silverware Just received
at Parker's iewelry store. Take q
peep In his show window.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

The Apache. Navajo and Ute war be-
gan in lS49 and ended in 1865. The
total number Of regular troops employed
during this war was 500, while the
volunteers and militia numbered /. .0GI.
the grand total being 2s56i.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

A bright girl in Maine recently began
a composition thus: THE Puritans
found lunatic asylum in the wilds Of
America :" She had read ia book tina,
the Puritans found an asylum in this
country, and to make the statement more
vivid she added the word "lunatic. 4"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-02-12

The ARDNoREITE is in no way
responsible for. nor will it pay
any debts contracted by any EN-
ployee Of this Office. unless ac-
eompanied by an order signed by
the business manager.