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New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
POTATOES SOLD WITHOUT PROFIT.
A DISASTROUS SEASON FOR FARMERS DEALERS
CoNTENDING WITH DIFFICULTIES
CROPS AND CROWDED MARKETS
r-,-rpvu.ttEpr
ENTRYyVIIERF

Potatoes are fully 40 per cent cheaper now. said
n lea ding receiver TO Tribune reporter yesterday.
than they on the corresponding date OF last
year This Is on account OF the enormous crop
of 1895 which is estimated at iO0OO0 90 bushels. The
average annual crop is about 2Si0l000 bushels and
the difference between II and the last crop shows
that there are 100000 bushels In OF or
dlnary requirements. This great surplus has en-
tirely off importation and there are no foreign
potatoes in the market The duty foreign po,a-
toes IS IL cents a bushel and the freight ranges
from 10 10 cents a bushel so that IN view OF the
extremely low prices Of domestic potatoes foreign
potatoes could be handled here. except at a
large loss This. Of course. docs not include new
Havana and Bermuda potatoes. which COM
Ing in and being sod for from 81 30 10 s. 20 barrel
for IIavanas. No Eermudas selling for from s.
to 81 a barrel and No 2's from 81 TO 81 barrel.
NO / Hebron potatoes for family use, which werc
sold at wholesale for 81 a barrel carly last Octo-
ber can now be bought for 20 cents a barrel In
c.udng tie cost OF the bags In which they rc-
cc.ved Family potatoes OF fair quality be bough,
al wholesale as low co cents "A barre. There are
some extra choice selected potatoes that sold at
considerably higher prices. but the high-pr.cc po-
| tatoes are used mainly for seed. On account of un-
usually large potato crops In Europe. potatoes
relatively cheap there as they are here. Exports
TO Havana have been very small and Insignificant
on account OF the disturbances In Cuba.
Some extensive dealers in this city bought large
quantities OF potatoes OF the farmers carly In the
season for cents bushe. The farmers deliver
these at the cars. The cost OF buying and loading
IL about IA bushel and the cost of the bags
VIII ch they received IL about cents a bushel.
The freight charges average about cents Il bushrl.
These charges. with other incidental expenses would
make the cost Of the potatoes landed IN this city
about cents a barrel, so that they must be rod
without profit. If rot AT an actual loss. Dealers
generally have adjusted their business accord ng
to the prevailing condlt ons They have made very
little money. and when they have MANAGED to Sc
cure a profit OF only 80 carload OF 2D barrels
of potatoes they have thought that they were doing
pretty well under the circumstanc, 81
THE season has been very disastrous ono 10
farmers who have hardy received enough money
to pay for digg their potatoes. ony the best OF
which were worth sending TO market. while cnor-
nous quantities OF legs choice potatoes have been
extensively fed to live stock or left to decay In the
ground In their anxiety TO sell their crops the
farmers have kept the market continually ovcrbur-
dened and there Is a large surplus stock on
hand New potatoes will begin to come In about
July l. Meanwhile under existing conditions prices
cannot advance. and are not unlikely 10 cXper.cnc,
a still further decline"
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
coNvEYANcEs AND MORTGAGES.

Forow,ng ,s tho record OF convcyances. mortgages
and buildings projected in New-York the last wee"
COMPARED with the corresponding week In lS9o:
cOSVEYANCES.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
FALSE ALARM FROM WARDS ISLAND.

An alarm OF fire sent from Wards Isand In
sane Asylum, yesterday. brought number OF en-
gines OF the city Fire Department to the foot or
East Twenty-sixth-st. md foot OF East One-hun-
dred-and-tenth-st, where they halted and awaited
further Instructions None were needed. however. for
upon thorough investigation, which was made BY
DIR. Petit. Of the male department. and Dr. Roe. OF
the female ward trace OF fire could be discovered
Engineer Morrison OF Engine No. 6. who respond
ed to the fire alarm went Immediately into Belle
Hospital and sent telephone message TO the
Island asking II any assistance needed. He
tod that there was no fire, and that the alarm
it was thought. was sent out BY some mlschievous
person.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

tan Nation" N2 80; Mrs. Mckee. 81: Kings Daugh-
ters. First Presbyterian Church. Portland. Ore.
s.. University Extension Committee, Planneld n.
j. s9 Dr. and Mrs Stewart. IS; II. x. Goblin, presl-
dent $50 81: THE Outlook. $l63 u: 81. Andrew ;
Parish. Yonkers. $50 81; school children Northheld.
\. X: 81 e: Mrs; J; y. sprole. so; Mrs Wheeler.
81: Mrs. X. q. Phillips. so; c. A. Lindsey, $40;
Orange Valley Congregational Church. 81; p. n.
Welsh treasurer; New-Hayen. sst l6; j. G. K!mbsle, %
dephal transfer balance. SO 80; grand total to date.
g. SJ5 h5
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
MONEY FOX THE ARHENIANS.

vuui~- of building. ~ e. -oc "a,
l.sfim4f.l cost 80 '"'''~O
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

nrow.n Brothers & Co. as trcasurers OF the Ma
tonal Armenian Fund acknowledge the receipt oi
the following Items:
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

,ds margins OF extra strength are S1n,scai consa
cred necessary an offset to errors r, and ma
ferIa With the ghtness OF construction ,a II, mar
cyces this factor is reduced to very i95 This
s1rg sdi, so one can readily understand "hy "'
makers Of standard machihes "''
rigid system OF inspection
One Of the most popular topics OF ~ a,,r,
when a number of people bagin TO taik o. -
&c the high cost OF Wheels. ana the proo'0, 49,. =.
reduction in prices within the near iu'u's ,oaso,
r,,e ,rcrnent u that with the largely '"''e
,har os t,cvcle factories In the country anu
ra, ones constantly springng up. an over-pronue- ~
,,on mus, result and following the oru'h''S "'
Of supply and demand lower RIrSces PRICES such con-
Were there 9h.y or he Sar wrong bu, from the pres
ent outlook while there may & De an oUro5abiiity that
,nmfsrtnrers % OF high-grade macnnes W. T domn nd
nnca considerable difficulty In suppya,ff, M reason
el,.~ ,n limo n come. There is rcaly NJ a. u
for some ,r IN egans. the price Of wheeis IN
bael the price OF which IL naintaincn o,b r. NOT
buyer 5e ieff If he pays only $40 the chances are
Vastly against his getting & even ms ss s,CS WHEEL
,hc uroportlorate value from the fiV' WIN
rhore will be more tandems built TINS yea, 90"
vors nut together In the last three Ee"'S ,,h
cvc,e built for two IS wheei ''d' ~ IT, =.
ready popularity for several reasons rho
- no moro companlona5le on two-se''''
,,,oo,r,o, who ride in pairs can converse aio's 'i
~, It, a., slnele wheels this Is a diiicult oTcu- T
roau WIZ nS.o TOO the exertion is much ess, "o
patloll. ',hrtv-fve-pound tandem can cut plseon
Wings around cyclists on single nov wnsee ase to % guide the
half Try. woman who ood is no, sround the country
Without danger OF mshap or AZ sba eTs. we're rdng
mach chance of It, as though s"e "'''
single wheel
A single-tuoe tire which has met WIN inuo'
OF late Is the Hoigman. when Is ihaue ~ '"e
- ,,,or c,mnany OF this State. one OF the
,,,es GAINED for this tire "a that 1t IS made OF
rnbher" The tire can be had at all the bSyc;c
Dealers and many of the purchasers OF heW WIS
src asking that the Hodgman tire shaii De put on
their bicycles.
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

The effects Of the Cycle Show held fortnight
moo in Brooklyn were clearly perceptible In the
,ssue Of .rhe L. A. w. Bulletin Tor March TO-
Doubtless many readers Of that Interesting pub
iicat,on were surprised. on looking at the appl-
cations for membership. at the large rumoer OF
rames of Brooklyn people desirous OF connect
ing themselves with the League Trey occupied
nearly a column and half, and there were l4i
of them in all This great number OF accesslons
was due to the efforts made IN cohnecton wa wa
the show to arouse interest in the Leasue aiu
show riders the advantages OF belonging 10 IL.
Among the well-known names In the br1ok;"
iist are DR.. John G.. johnson. OF NO. 1913 JoraiS-
rnon-st one of the best-known physicians In tne
city and Theodore L. Cuyler. 1r.. or NO l'o
South Oxford-st.. a son OF the ceieorateu
preacher There were women among tne
rev Brooklyn members. New-York City also did
well, az represented in this issue OF The Buiie,
tin" contributing sixty-eight new members anu
tie entire number from this State was 293
There Is something in chain adjustments
Riders who have had occasion to tighten the
chains on their bicycles are well aware that no.
q little skill rs required to get the rear wheel
set exactly true. On some wheels there Is an
adjusting screw. or something corresponding to
It. on each side; on others the adjusting Is all
done on side. and then the wheel has to be
"trued" with the eye or by measuring the dis
tance between the tire and the rear sidebars or
the frame This has been the general principle
in all wheels until recently. Now there Is a
bicycle on the market In which the notches FOR
the rear wheel cut on the under eide OF
the sdebars. that the wheel cannot be moved
forward on either side. Thus It is impossible for
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

A Misunderstand nding-Police Judge-Here you ask
man II he has any work for you to do. and when
he offers you employment you jump on him and
beat him What have you to say for yourself?
Giifadden-Oi asked him had he any worruk for
an honest man, and he says: "Oi hav": and "Fwat
is it?' says OF. IT'S Job in a A. p. A.-ry" says
he and can you blame me7-lIndianapolis Journal
New-York tribune., 1896-03-29
BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR WHEELMEN.
DIFFICULT PROBLEM IN CLE-MAKING-TIIE
COST OF WHEEIS-INCREAsING POPC-
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LARITY OF THE TANDEM.
The blue skies, the bamy atmosphere the pave
merts growing dry under the influence of the sun
light and the unmistakable signs OF coming spring
tempted the cyc.is and made the good streets in the
city and the good roads near by populous with
wheemen yesterday. The fact that the roads had
been poor for some time previous made their i'm
proved condition yesterday douby acceptable and
there were few whe ee!men who could spare the
time who were not in the saddle. II these fine con
d.,.ons continue to-day there VIII be a Hvey lively o.
cycle parade in the boulevard and in Riverside
Drive ihls afternoon The parade IN m ProspeGt &
If the wheelmen will go down the cycle path in
large numbers account Of the poor con, condition
scheduled for to-day, and, un,ess there is change
in the weather most OF them will take place.
The Triangle Wheelmen OF the Twony-third-st
branch Of the Young Mems Christian Association
will have an entertainment and reception for both
sexes In the Young Mems Christian Association
parlors on the evening OF April !. Al. the members
are invited. together with the members Of pa any
1aeer %es ~aeens hoarshns orsanzaon comprsng
riding members Of tie SranSh OF
bership comprises 22o. and is rapidly Increasing
They will be Joined by the New.York County
Whcelmen. together with somo OF the members or
the Greenwich Wheemen.
The idea Of the Century Whee.men OF separating
the riders into squads on their forthcoming century
run 10 IatcHoEuc, l<onB isidHu, anu return, oH
Sunday April 2e. is not bad one. Parties are
now being formed for the purpose OF entering for
the in a body. in order to qualify squad
with their own pacemaker and compete for the
prizes offered. Some Of the bicycle clubs are con-
sidering whether II would not be like having their
own cub run II they participated squad In
an incentive to draw out much larger number OF
their members than could reasonably be expected
an n regular run OF their own early in the
son.
counters one OF the most complex and delicate
problems known In mechanical engineering. The
reason is that what scientists call factor OF safety
Is lower in the bicycle than In almost any other
mechanical product. In high pressure OF guns for
instance the factor Of safety Is even as great as
twenty which means that the guns are madc
twenty times as strong is theoretically neces-
sary for the strain they must bear in ordinary
guns the factor OF safety Is twelve, In poisrs ~
e about six in bridges usually five, and In almost
every construction Of machines 1t u at least tour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-13
DINE AT 0EtM0hic0'S
New York Republican Club Addressed b
Or. 0epew and Others.

New York. Feb. l2-The guests and
members OF The Republican Club. tonight.
celebrated the birthday % Abraham Lin.
coin with dinner at Delmonico's Covers
were laid for 800
Elihn Root presided until o'clock.
when Conelius y. Bliss, president Of the
club, arrived In the room above thc
banqueting hall gathering u ladies had
dinner OF their own
Mr.. Root made a brief address. and in
troduced DR. Chauncey NJ Depew, who
eniogized Lincoln Letters Of regret were
read from Gov. Morton. Robert Tod Lin
coin, John d. Rockefeller and ex Presi
dent Harrison.
Senator Foraker responded to the toast
= The Republican Party" The Home
81 Lincoln was responded to by Rev. DR.
Emil g. Hirsch Of Chicago Seth Low
spoke to the toast Tho State of New
York, ana Rev. VIM. f. Park to the
toast Typical Men Coy Griggs also
spoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-13
VERMONT REPUBLICANS
Cheer The Party Leaders. But Cheer Reed S
Name Much The Loudest.

Montpelier, Vt, Feb. 12.-The Young
Mems Republican Club of Vermont. OBJ
served the S7th anniversary of the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln. tonight, by holding it,
second annual BANQUET in the Golden
Fleece building. Fully 50a men were
seated at the tables, and the galleries wer,,
crowded with ladies
The names Of Reed, Mckinley, Morton
and Allison were mentioned and vocfer
ously applauded, but the name of Reed
caused the greatest demonstration
President George NJ. Powers opened the
postprandial exercises with bright
speech, and introduced Frank L. Greene
OF ct Adams, rs POSTMASTER. who in turn
introduced Charles A. Russell.
Governor |, A. Woodbury. was the next
speaker, followed by Gen. o. Howard
The other speakers were c. c. Fits OF
Brattleboro. Paul Orvis of Manchester
Roger W. Hubbard aud JOSEPH A. Beboer
OF Montpelier.
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ARIZONA SHUT OUT.
House Territorial Committee Votes. G to S.
Not 10 Grant Her Statehood.

Washington, Feb. l2-Notwithstand-
ing the veil of secrecy with which the
House territories committee surrounded
its meeting, this morning, the fact is
known that vote WAS taken on the
Arizona statehood bill and that the meas.
ure was defeated, 6 to s.
The significance of this vote will be bet
ter understood when it is remembered that
the opposition to the admission of Arizona
Is based on the objection that the grant
ing of statehood would increase the num-
Der of free silver advocates in the Senate
and this was the primary cause of the de-
feat of the bill.
1t Is also regarded as m indication Of
the sentiment of the committee with
reference to the New Mexico and Okla
hona bilis, the passage of which, In add
ton to the Arizona bill. would add six
new senators to the list of free coinage in
that body.
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that the survey was necessary as pre-
liminary to the convention to be entered
into by the United States and Great
Britain for the purpose of determining the
boundary line
Recurring then to the bond silver coin
age bill, the House, in committee of the
whole, Payne, Rep, of New York, in the
chair, heard Dolliver. hep, of Iowa, MEM
Der of the committee on ways and means,
resume the discussion. After speaking at
considerable length, he was followed by
McMillin, who opposed the bond bill,
Brosius, who opposed the Senate substi-
tute, and Bailey, who favored the latter
The evening session was attended by
six members. bingham, Wood and
Gardiner spoke in opposition to the Senate
substitute for the bond bill. Ats. the
House took recess until 10. 50. tomorrow
morning.
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IN The SENATE.
Unanimous Consent Refused 10 Make Lin
coins Birthday National Holiday.

Washington Feb. I'm the Senate
Teller introduced bill to provide for the
coin redemption Of national bank notes
II was referred to the finance committee
Hapsbrough reported from the library
committee a bill to make the 18th of Feb
rusry (Lincoln's birthday a national holi
day Placed on the calendar
The urgent Electromagnetic was taken up.
The amendment for the appointment Of
expert money counters in the treasury
which led. yesterday. to a discussion oil
civil service reform. was the first question
reached. 1t was agreed to, without fur
Their discussion and without division
The committee amendment appropriat-
ing $3.50, 900 for fees and expenses oi
United States marshals and deputies,
provoked discussion in which the whole
fee system was denounced as an outrage
and a standing disgrace to Congress for a
allowing it TO exist. The Indian territory
was particularly specified as the very
worst judicial district in respect of arrests
being made for the mere sake of fees 1t
was said by Vest. that the judicial ey-
pcnses of that district were greater than
those of the southern district of New
York. The bill went over without final
action.
A bill for the admission of Arizona as a
state was introduced by Carter, Rep. OF
Montana, and referred
Hale asked unanimous consent to have
taken up and passed the bill reported, to-
day, for the observance of the 18th OF
February Uincoln' S birthday as n ma
tional holiday.
Hill said he intended to propose an
amendment to the bill, but would not do
so now, but would introduce II separate
bill to create .Jaekson's birthday, the Sth
of January, national holiday.
Hale thought it would be very fitting
and graceful thing to pass the bill, today
this being the 18th of February.
Hawley, Rep, of Connecticut. said he
did not wish to act ungracioulsy in the
matter; but he was opposed to creating
any more national holidays. There was
danger, he thought. of running into an
extreme like some countries which had so
many saints days that the people were
seriously deprived of opportunities to
work. After short pause he said II
believe | will object 2
"Of course said Hale, Ait can only
be done by unanimous consent
The Senate then adjourned until to-
morrow.
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Again will it leave the treasury wreck
Again it keeps the national credit alive
with hypodcrmic injections of long time
bonds. IL coys with theory, and violates
Its marriage vows with common sense.
Oh, for the Ides of November, when from
the high court of the people will come the
long suspended sentence Imprisonment
for life," without hope Of pardon in this
world, or the next.
The hour has come when every bust
ness man must be a politician. The
| battle of politics has ceased to be race
for office. Instead of pslf, plumber and
plum trusts, business demands patriotism,
| the public veal and protection. We need
more factories, less foreign policies; more
| tariffs, less trusts. more patriotism, less
| politics; more business, less bonds.
The hour has come when the people
demand leader, who will lead. Some
statesman with an iron will, born of
life of blows given and received in the
tight for right. Some statesman with
| the courage Of his convictions. the presi-
dent OF his party his people, and his
nation. Some type of broad American
ism whose life will personiry the spirit
OF the nineteenth century. Some man Of
| conscience and of character, spotless and
| beyond reproach. A Gar. If need be-
leading only where the people would b.
led
For such leader, not Portland not
Maine but the people of the United
states demand the great speaker If the
national House. He needs no platform
but his life. The very Sheridan OF
politics, with him charge is victory
Under him the nation will march OH to
greater triumphs and grander achieve
ments Under him, pslsied Doe the hand
that attacks the national credit
Under him peace will sing the song Of
plenty, prosperity and protection Under
him. no old veteran Of 81 will 90 limping
over the Hill to the poor house, - bearing
IN his hand the broken promises Of Abra.
ham Lincoln. Glorious the past. grander
the future, as the Republican party
swings down the corridors or time, with
heads erect, keeping step to the music
OF the MON, lovers Of liberty, progress.
slvc in thought, lofty in aspiration, lead
ing the triunphal march Of the nations
Of the world,
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MCKINLEY At CHICAGO.
Only There 10 Honor Lincon's Memory. Vel
He Receives Numerous Admirers.

Chicago, Feb. 12 Hon. VIM Mckinley
OF Ohio, arrived, this morning, and went to
the Auditorium Annex hotel where be re-
ceived about SEQ prominent city and out
Of town Republicans who assured him OF
their support and extended their best
wishes for his success at the national con
vcution.
The Ohio statesman disclaimed any in
tention of coming here to create a boom
for himself, and said he had come merely
to pay homage to the memory of Abra
ham Lincoln
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llNCOLN'S TOMB DECORATED
Springfield. NJ. Pays Tribute TO Former
Citizens Memory.

Springfield, H., Feb. - This city, to-
day celebrated the S7th anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln All the
banks. state and federal buildings closed.
and the day was observed with special
ceremonies in each of the ward schools
Memorial services were held by all civil /,
and military societies. The tomb of Lin
coin vt Oak Ridge, was profusely decorated
with flowers by the Lincoln Memorial So
,.it,-
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Miss Clara Barton at Vienna

Vienna, Feb. 12.-Miss Clara Barton
arrived here, yesterday from Geneva.
where she met the president and officials
Of the Geneva Red Cross Society. Miss
Barton was received here by United
States Minister Trip, and will remain
his guest until tomorrow, when she will
proceed on her journey to Constantinople.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-13
IN THE HOUSE.
Discussion Resumed Pro and Con on Bond
Bill and Senate Substitute.

Washington, Feb. l2.-- Cannon. Rem
of Illinois, reported from the COMMITTEES ON
appropriations, unanimous approval of
the Senate joint resolution appropriatjny
$50, 200 for the.joint expenses of The sur.
vey OF the line between the Alaska and
British possessions.
Pitncy, Rep. OF New Jersey eyn,a,neo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-13

In the superior court at Boston Wcines
day, DIR. Ella A. Bates pleaded guilty
t. an Indictment charging her with criIui
nal malpractice on Emeline keyes, which
caused the latters death. She will be sen.
tened later.
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Hunter Losing Ground.

frankfort, Ky, Feb. 12.--In the joint
Assembly, today, Hunter was further
from election as senator than five weeks
ago. only 81 votes were required to
eject, and the ballot stood: Hunter, so;
blackburn, 81 scattering, Q.
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Gold Reserve. S64.o4f.279.

Washington, Feb. l2-The treasury
gold reserve, today, at the close of bust
ness was sfl, S41,2 79; Il gain. today, of
ST., 9Dl $40, being the second days re.
ceipts of gold for the now bond issue