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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

NEW YORK, July 23.-European cables qucte
American steers at gl4@l0c,, dressed weight ;
refrigerator beef, nc. Calves fairly active and
firm; poor to choice veals, s4G8,5O; buttermlk
calves, S2.7593l2la Sheep and lambs steady /;
common and medium very dull and lower poor
to good sheep, s2,5Og375; common to choice
lambs, S39SS. Hogs steady at s3.50g425.
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, July 3.-Cattle slow |;
prime, s4.2594.30; good, t4.l59+25; common, So
CJ35O; bulls, stays and cows, $2(19.bO. Hogs
lower; prime, s3.S0GSs5; medium weights,
*3.75d3.sO; heavy, $3.30G34O; ropghs, as to
weights and quality, s22593.25. Sheep slow;
prime, $365S3.75; good, s3.5GS3.8O: culls, Sl62;
choice lambs, s45O9475; common to COED
lambs, 1894; veal calves, SCOOPS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
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Crushed hY Failing Stnna

CHICAGO, July 24.-By the falling Of o
part of the interior dome of the old post
office building at Clark, Adams jackson
md Dearborn streets yesterday ono work
man was instantly killed and another SO
badly injured that his life is despaired of.
The dead man is Nicholas Smith, and
Elmer Stringer was terribly crushed by
the mass of iron and stone. A derrick was
loaded with weight of stone and about
to be lowered into the rotunda A part of
the old dome on the Clark street side of
the building on which the men were stand
ing fell in with crash and both men
were buried.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.


PHILADELPHIA July 23-Flour weak; win
ter super, Sl.VG2l5; do. extras, $2l562. 80
Pennsylvania roller, clear, sa75as; do do
straight, S333.25 western winter, clear
s2,75a3. Wheat firm; July, 6O94ts6lc Corn
steady; July, 3llaG3ls4c Oats frmer; July
2yG24c, Hay in good demand; choice tim othy,
81 for large bales. Beef steady city family,
sa5odlO, Pork frmer; family, slO.2aglO 20.
Lard tlrmer; western steam, ss.e5. Butter
quiet; western creamery, l51ac.; Pennsyl.
vania creamery prints, strictly fancy, 1sc.; do.
choice, lie; do. fair to good, lS9l5c. prints
jobbina at l9G22c. Cheese steady; New York
factory, choice, Gtia7l4c.; part skins, 4g5lsc.
Eggs quiet; Now York and Pennsylvania, l4c. |;
western choice, 12igl2Lc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Fell Thirty-five Feet to Death.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, July 2i-John 5. Har-
rison, Philadelphia electrician, employed
by Elliott 81 Co, died at st. Luke's hos
pital here yesterday from the effects of in.
juries sustained inan accident Wednesday
afternoon at the Atlas Cement works,
Harrison was standing on a platform
stringing wires when the platform col.
lapsed and he was precipitated to the floor,
thirty-flve feet below. The unfortunate
mans skull was crushed and he was other.
wise injured Deceased was 60 years old,
His widow and two children live in Phia-
delphia,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
49, BALTIMORE II. r..
IN EFFECT JUNE 20, 1896.

-. IN EFFECT JUNE 70, 1856
Traips leave Wilmington as follows: .,
s;s, 7.a, $50. 500, sb5, Sss, loo, 1918, 1l.25.
Hs ST. H. %o 55a IA an ~ 81 e. = s m '0'
,,S0 49, e. sis G 49, u. u 01 Am
49, of 81 Gh'ssts. is a liz ~ 49, m H. H.
81 Ssa ON Ss a ~ a. ~ 49, sc IT, pa
tass w. a61 rs 70 ana q Il ss % p 21o
sss iii. tx sSss' SO. 5ss 7d7. s.ia and ioia
Tor Boston wi,hou, change. 1915 a. m.
For ' West t Chester. via Lamokln. $50
FER Newark Center and intermediate
SaitImo re- and II, w Hd Ing p 4as, SOL
ats I'D 81 a. .'aos soo i'd ia So = n, and
naltimors and Intermediate stations,
e.47, 4.A3. scS p. M. 12.0o night
! Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street. for
aSso HIS i M: isSs, iii "a; ia, a. s
s.ia. lo1, "a. sos. $50. $50. SIT. 6J5 u.s.
u.lo, u.16 p. m. and 1905 night.
as as0fs0i%sm 49, l1 e. s s s dSs i9 aaa IT,
p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philsdlephia (express). Lei. 2,a5, 40.
500. $50, 107, 72s. sos and si2 p. III.
Accommodation, 7oa. sid a. m. l9o5,
t.i0. 40, 6.ls and loi2 p. IN.
soeS lis a. M is s55. 81 a. 5Ss Il" 7Si and and
Accommodate 7oa. sH n. m: laoa.
N Ne. W 4o 5is a H. 81? H. 7 IT. zos $780,
e33 1905, l1.45 4. m l.S7 sos, 40, SCI, 5.55
~ s,i2 and 1912 p. m. '
For Boston withou, change. SIS p. r.,
For west Chester Via Lamok'h, $50
Baltimore and Washington. as, SOL.
1923 a. m: 12.o5. 1910. ,l.5O. SIS. ''RO5. IA.
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
eQs .. M, 200 night.
Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street, for
&" h 'Gn IsS s6s 3D. IL s "a H. III liz hid III
Accommodation. SIS. az, 1925 a. m;
1880, 2o5, CO. S.ss. 1903. and ll,a8 p. m.
FOR THE SOUTH.
sespsrs e nav Ns'T Si!eans Memphis a Tas
pa, Ashevllle and Hot Springs
ss.psTs Psr, Tampa ana Massn ai i
night. daily. sleepers to Jacksonville
T. DELAWARE DIVISION.
For New Castle, SIS. 11l5 q: M; $50.
For Lewes sl2 d, M; N r; m;
Delmar, s1S 1l,04 a. IN: AT and ll.5s p. m.
For Harrington and way stations only.
2tS p m: o., r,.,. c.,
Express for Cape Charles. Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk ll.04 a. m. and HES
For Reho sf!sp AZ a 4R e S19 At p. !"
For New Castle, 96l D. m, and Il 10
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Major Mckinley Talks to Students. -

ALLIANCE, O., July A-Major McKin.
ley yesterday attended and took part in
the celebration Of the flftieth anniversary
of Mt. Union college, of which no Is one
of the trustees, having come from Cleve-
land for that purpose. The principal ad-
dress was delivered by Mr.. Mckinley.
After paying u high compliment to DR..
Hartshorn, the president of the college, he
spoke at length upon the value of COL
lege education.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Tollsate Houses Burned Down.

WINDSOR, Ont, July 9.-There was O
popular uprising against tollgates in Es-
sex county Wednesday night, and three Of
them, together with the houses Of the toll.
keepers were burned down. 1t was the
work of farmers living in the vicinity
who, without any attempt at disguise
broke in the doors, drove the occupants
out, removed the furniture and then set
the buildings on fire. The offense Is pun
ishable with imprisonment for life.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

WILLlAMsPoRT, Pa, July 24.-Frazer,
the forger, who was recently arrested for
passing u number Of bad checks in this
section of the state, cut his way out of the
county Jail here. With the aid of rope
he climbed over the high stone wall and
made good his escape. There is no clew
to his whereabouts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
still Arrestlng Single Takers.

DOVER, Del, July 2A-August Dellgren
and Henry B. Tawresy, of Wilmington,
were arrested last night and sent to jail
for thirty days on the charge of obstruct.
ing the highways Both are single takers,
and mako the seventh locked up this weel.
for this offense. The advocates Of tho
single tax say there are more to como.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Anti-aerman Demonstration in Franco.

LILLE, France, July 9-During o
punch which was given in honor of the
delegates to the Socialist congress here last
night there was noisy demonstration in
the street outside, with shouts for and
against Germany, which finally led to u
fight. The police dispersed the fighters
and arrested fifteen Of those who took part
in tho disturbance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

LONDON, July 24.-Sir John Milais,
president of the Royal Academy, who on
May 10 underwent the operation OF trach-
eotomy and has since been under medical
treatment with varying results, suffered
n relapse yesterday, and is in very criti-
cal condition.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
WASHINGTON PARK
and ATLANTIC CITY.

The a.camcr Ulr!ca leaves King stree t
wharf for Washington park. Wednesdays.
Thursdays und Saturdays at as und lI.3) =.
IN, 8,3G and 8 ID p. m, Train leaves Washing
ton Park Tor Warrington at S.aJ a. IN, AIS
and 10 p. m. Oh these days only.
On Sunday leave Wilmington at f.2 a. M.
!, 4and 6r m Train leaves the park ut s45 II
m.. lg45. 0 Is aad ~ y. IN,
For Atlantic Guy. on sunday only. leave
King street wharf at Ks q. IN. arrive at At
iantic CITY at TO- 10 a. IN. Leave Atlantic City
a. $50 p. m. arrive In Wilmington at y p. IN.
Hound trip fare to Washington Park. ...5lc
10 Atlantic City.... ..................&l.5
ieJ1 .a,t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Another Victory for Meteor.

KlNssTowN, July 24-Emperor Will
iam'syacht won in the t0.mile race, under
the auspices of the Royal George Yache
club, yesterday. Ailsa won the second
prize. Britannia and Satanita also sailed
In this race. Niagara and The Saint also
started shorter course, but Niagara re-
tired and The Saint sailed the rest Of tho
the course alone.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Rlsked His Life for His Hat,

LANCASTER, Pa, July 24-John Fiester
jumped of Pennsylvania railroad train
ct Leaman, few miles east Of this city,
last night In order to get his hat, which
had blown of. He landed on his head and
fractured his skull. He will die from his
iniuries
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
The New Korean Minister En- Route.

WASHINGTON July ga cablegram re-
ceived at the state department from Seoul,
Korea, states that the new minister to tho
United States, Ye Pong jim, started yes
terday from Seoul for Washington. He
will relieve Mr.. Pom X Sob, now in this
city, who is recalled to Korea to become
president Of the royal privy council
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

ns.... Schedule IN effect July loil,, is''I
TRAINS LEAVE, WILMi lS!i:Ii;;, 2 2E
XII trains illuminated with rlntscn
NEW YORK. week eel; .; days V 90 '.os :. zI L
81 SPfh, i5si Hf' 4! p: cm'i.rsrNyr ST
4l15. s:so. .si5, Az .ssi, ,'l9s., i!.23 a a
49, saS ~ s' Is I nj d. Ii iii =. M m
.PIilLADEI, PiiiA Reahing Terminal week
gaxs avg, ,'io 9al M ~ H. 7""o"S'
H CHEs =! II NJ Week GAYS .ses, 5:55. 90
i ! - !: s J. ~ IT, 81 ss' ~ W. T. t.
is.fS, 10, :Sas As. '5a3, So '1.s9. Sz5.
ATLaN'iiiiC CITY. work days '7.'5 m. osl
am. 'ilai D. N. $50 p N. suntaya :, ~ u IN
CaPE MAY week days, rs Il. til. ;'i2@l y.
nj. ;+la9p N. Sunhiys7 idn M
BALTDToNE, A%D .WhsiElNt'roN
Eisstss 9' s4 ~ - ySs - ~ ) 81
Ok B$T ,s?5 T HNb . WY Ky ErH Ri
daily, f03 a. IN; !i4 p. IN. -
5Q2, 'S4S, oli.rj Il. m IL b. 20, y w.
s4.5s, 7Qj. ~. 'lia. liz =. N. SGndays.
s4.20, 7v2 'S4S .. III; 'l.jj. go. AS. 100
PITtshtWG. week dayA GI3 p. m. sun.
dRys4.s y ~. r...s.
IH.uu.n dnlly. 't.ss pm.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS. daily
4 INV r. v"9 on y + !; N. AND MEMPHIS via
Bristol nui thnirunooGa 500 p N. daily:
THROUGH s.etpers Washington 10 Memphis
siNGERLY ACCOMMODATION. week
days, 100 -. m; ga, 7.u5, NE y. IN. Sun
hfHy X'N 1Si & m i' G 5gS =
week days, Tor, 1877 y. IN. Ia. AIS p. M.
ME1AyE J MA Hi IF ssT. STATION.
NEW YORK, week days, $50 u. M.
PHILhpELPlilA. week days. $50 a.
u AIssrlRMiURH. week days. CSC Il. NJ;
IA 5SEs E; {; sna mAy sTAJ1 2 Is
sunday 9S5 q; m; $40 R; n; -w
MHT " Week sTga sys I'D. o Co., %yhM VA. 7l5
;P TO- "a 81 d 1lsO al a. .5 n ..22o ia
aa 1877 No. p s ri s siGssaiiy S5,, :ss sS
.PHiLADEf. PInA. HEADING TER.
3 H. su mssy os u. s7S IL a. IN M a. H. 'i'
Telephone No. 1ss
,n Mat a,,t to Mestsrn points lower than via
r.. O. s6tILI Genera, Passenger Agent
~. NJ GREENT General Manager
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

PITTsBURG, July "a A permanent
board of arbitration, whose functions are
the prevention and settlement of all labor
disputes in the building trades industry,
has been established here. 1t is similar to
the one in Chicago
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
HUMPHREYS

Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with Humphreys
Witch Hazel Oil as a CURATIVE and
HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has been
used4o years and always affords1clicf
and always gives satisfaction.
Il Cures Piles or llEMoRRHoIps, External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding Itching and
Burning; Cracks or Fissurcs and Fis,ulas.
Relief immcdiate-cure certain.
1t Cures BuRNs, Scalds and liberation and
Contraction from Burns. Relief instant.
1t Cures Torn, Cut and Lacerated
Wounds and Bruises.
II Cures BolLs. Hot Tumors, Ulcers, Old
Sores, Itching Eruptions, Security or Scald
Head. 1t is. 1nfaLe.
1t Cures INFLAMED or CAKrp BREASTS
and Sore Nipples. It is invaluable.
It Cures SALT RlIEuM, letters, Scurfy
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever BIisters,
Sore Lips or Nostrils, Corns and Bunious,
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings Of Insects.
Three Sizes, a5c., soc. and $500
FOLD byDrasssts or sent postpaid on rscsiptofp rcs
ME- N III a 4 4 a MIN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Mr.. Vanderbilt Entirely Gu. Of Danger.

New YORK, July 24.-Cornelius Van
derbilt, ST., is now entirely out Of danger
The doctors have not the slightest fear for
him, and they think that within two
weeks Mr.. Vanderbilt may DO removed to
his country home at Newport.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

For eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey Increasing cloudiress and probably
showers tonight; winds shifting to south
easterly
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
Beecham-s pills are for

Beecharn's pills are for
biliousness, bilious headache,
dyspepsia. heartburn, torpid
liver dizziness, sick head"
ache, bad taste in the mouth.
coated tongue. loss of appe-
tite, sallow skin, when caused
by constipation; and consti-
patton is the most frequent
cause Of all Of them.
Book free; pills 25c. At
drugstorcs, or write B.F. ALLEN
Co. 1865 Canal ST.. New York
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

CINCINNATI, July 24.-About l o'clock
in the morning William Wiley, tailor,
aged 81 shot and killed his wife He then
committed suicide. Four children sur
vive them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24

Commencing N onday June %. 1906 trains
Will ieavo Ffsnch street station, W. & N.
hair ad daily 1T $50 A, NJ. to connect with
Steamer MpuhI!c 1T Delaware river Pier.
Returning wiil leave Pier On arrival OF the
Steamer.
Churches lodges. societies. ctc.. can secure
Gates for excursions Palace Steamer "lta-
IuDiic' at liberal reduction IN Tnic Tor ~ or
over Arp!y to W. i. Russell, General Man
rper Steamer Republic. III Chestnut sttcet,
Philadelphia. Pa.
Downcss Illggs. O. P. A.. W. N. Il, H.,
III Maryland avenue Wilmington. Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-24
plNNSYIVlNl1R lllR5l5.
Tho standard Railway or America.

PROTECTED THRoUaHoyf BY THE
r tNTERLOCKING SWITCH AND
BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09

Strong Effort tn Unite the Opposition
10 the Jones Bill.

Washington City Jan. S.--The anti-stl-
Yer Democrats OF the senate held meet
ing or conference today while the Repub-
ltcan senator's were in caucus The object
OF the conference was 20 count how many
men could be mustered against the free
coinage amendment of the senate finance
committee 70 the bond bill IL was found
THAI there are fourteea sure votes on the
Democratic side against the silver propo-
sitton. and the Democrats were assured
there We're Twenty-six Republicans who
could be counted against the Jones amend
msnt. This would make forty in all. Four
more votes would he necessary TO a ma
jority Of the senate. Both Democratic
and Republican anti-Silver men are now
making an effort To see II these four votes
can he obtained. Among the Republicans
who are not counted IN the silver list. and
upon whom an effort may be made. are
Senators Mcbride of Oregon aud Wilson Of
Washington. on ths Democratic side are
Senators Bacon and Gordon. and Martin
OF Virginia. II Is not known with what
hope the anti-sllver men are working bur
they say the vote vi lee very close and
q at perhaps free coinage may be defeat
ed. The Democrats counted against the
bill are Brice. Caffery. Faulkner Gibson.
German. Gray. Hin, Lindsay. Mills.
Mitchell. 44urphy. Palmer. Smith and
Villas.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09

New York, Jan. SIN an Interview SEN
at0r Hili saws: Il think n would be a
mighty good Idea II the women we're
packed up and sent ont Of Washington city.
and the men left alone 70 attend 20 the busi-
ness that they we're sent here for by the
country. The trouble g there are too many
dinners and too much social dissipation In
official circles az the capital. No man can
80 70 these fashionable dinners night after
night and sit up until morning attending
TO social functions and be in any condition
10 Rrapple with the knOtfy problems Of
finance and affairs that are at this tims
forced upon the consideration Of our pub
lie men. I know that am called a rusty
old bachelor. but II any sane man viii
think over what I have said believe he
VIII agree with me that ! am right This
criticism applies 20 members or the senate
and house and 20 officials Of the afmius-
tration 7 attribute a good many foolish
blun3ers made by the public men u iats
10 Just these things too much society and
not enough attention 10 the study OF pub
lie affairs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09
Tho Fuolish stock Market.

New York. Jan s-The Evening Posts
London cablegram says: The stock market
here has been dull today. but closed gener-
ally better, on cable reports that President
Kruger has handed over Or. jameson erd
MS officers 10 England. The bears hurrteily
covered, hence the sharp improvements.
There was no general business. The recoY-
cry In Americans was in sympathy with other
markets. and no business was done in them
beyoD1 covering II IS reported here that
the financial syndicate win yet be asked
10 send in subscriptions for the new United
States loan. but that IN that case the syndi-
cate Will probably tender az price below
their original offer. Considerable gold is
expected 10 go from here soon 10 the cape
and South America.
The Paris bourse was steady all day, and
the closing firm. as was the case IN Berlin
The general outlook as reflected by the con-
tinentai bourses IS a trifie better.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09
Continuation of the Raid Unon
the Gold Reserve.
1T WILL GO A GOOD DEAL LOWER
No Truth in the Report That Banks
Are Helping the Government.
Arrangements Being Perfected for the
Printing or the New Bonds-rno
Denclt since July L, 1898. owing
70 the Haverneyer Law, More Than
$4,000, 900.

Washington cry. Jan. S-Ths treasprv-
today iost Ss3e.od9 in s7ola bars. wht,h
:c4Ves TIE true amount OF the reserve,
SStsso-N+. Nothing is known al the treas
ut@ department. 50 far as can be learned
oL any concerted movement bv banks 4,
protect ne reserve by making gold de-
posts, and up 10 the hour 81 CLOSING ~,
statement published yesterday that Zim-
meElaan * Forsaay. bullion dealers or
New York. had deposited $4,000 had nor
been verified by Assistant Treasurer Jor-
dan. In fact. tae only considerable deposit
during the last several weeks was mad,
Yesterday BY the Mercantile National
hank. Waich exchanged $4,000 in gold Tor
currency.
30 far as can be learned. the situation
s9cws no signs of Improvement and no
surprise would be felt here il heavy ship
mcnis Of goid should be made on each os
the fast-going European steamers for
some time TO come.
Arrangements are being perfected at the
treasury for the printing OF the lew
bonds. ana number of applications for
blanks 70 be used in making bids are be-
Ing received by each mail No formal bids
nave yet been received.
The treasury dencit for the present fiscal
year TO date has reached Soo.0S9, 4sg.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09
New Bills In the Senate.

Washington City. Jan. Among the
bills and resolutions introduced in the sem
ate were the following:
BY Davis-A joint resolution 20 revive
the grade Of lieutenant general IN the
army. in the interest of Gen. Miles.
BY Hansbr0ugh-A Joint resolution d.
recting the secretary of agriculture 70 re-
sumo the purchase and distribution OF
seeds in accordance with the appropri3-
ton made for the purpose at the last ses-
sion OF congress.
BY Gallinger-A Joint resolution apprO-
priating $3.50. 90 for rebuilding the old ship
Constitution.
BY Allen-A bill directing the foreclosure
Of the government lien 90 the Pacific roads
The h.ll provides for the operation OF the
road hy the government. In case II is not
redeemed by the present owners.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09
GOLD RUNslNro NEW \ oRK BANKS
stored IN the Vaults, Banks Refusing
10 Open Gold Accounts.

New York. Jan. SIT Is learned fro,o n
number Of prominent banks in this citv-
that they hsve been requested often In the
past few days TO open gold accounts.
These requests have come from cusforn-
ers, including some banks in the interior.
Inc banks. however. have invariably re-
spoi'eu "a the hesatlVe 70 such requests,
citing the facts that they would NOT \.
justified by their clearing house IN open-
ing gold accounts. The result has bee,
that banks with large vault room have
received a good deal of gold in the LAST few
days, which they are now merely holdinl.
as safe deposit agents for the account or
country banks Some OF this gold has
come from points far west of Chicagn an5
bankers say that II the amounts SO held
could be announced # would be a genulna
surprise TO the street. Most OF this Is gold
that has not been in the treasury vaults
for many months.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09
Nebraska Banks rid for soo,.,

Omaha, Jan. S-Most OF the national
hanks OF this city have received telegrans
from New York. asking whether, ~ PresI-
dent Cleveland should make call 70 re-
plenish The gold reserve, they would con-
slider II patriotic duty 70 take bonds on
per cent. basis one OF the offlogals -
the Merchants National bank OF Omaha
stated that the hank would probably talte
some per cent. bonds II they could hs
secured al par. but added that no one
could speak authoritatively on the subject
unti the direetoss had passed on the quss-
uoh' \ number OF banks in the state
have sent in liberal bids for the ho,ts
ana II locks as IL the proposition was
favored generally throughout Nebraska by
the bankers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-09
Tho American Ayarsnins In Turkey.

Washington City. Jan. s-The navy de-
partmeat is advised OF the departure Of
the cruiser Minneapolis from AleXandretta
for smyrna. She VII arrive at smyrna
probably Tomorrow, The San Francisco is
already there. and the Marblehead it at
Mersene, so miles distant. This doubtless
gave rise to the overdrawn reports that =
naval denomination is about 70 occur at
Smyrna as a means Of forcing the Turkish
government 70 yield 70 the dema nds OF the
L tied States for an Indemnity for recent
DE- preda tions on missionary property. Act
ing Secretary McAdoo said today that there
was no significance in the movement of the
ships toward Smyrna. These movements
were not directed from Washington City, but
were brought about by the admiral IN COM
mand OF the fleet In Turkish waters.