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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
H YOU'RE GOOD.
Santa Claus'n come tonight.

Santa Claus'll come tonight,
If you're good.
And do what you know is right,
AS you should,
Down the chimney he will creep,
Bringing you a woody sheep,
And doll that goes to sleep,
If you're good.
Santa Clause will drive his sleigh
Thro' the wood,
But he'll come around this way
If you're good,
With a windup bird that sings,
Ard a puzzle made of rings
Jumping jacks and funny things
If you're good
He will bring you cars that go"
If you're good,
And a rocking horsey-ohi
If he would
And a dolly. If you please,
That says mamma" when you sCueez'
It-he'u bring you one of these,
If you're good.
Santa grieves when you are bad
AS ne should,
But it makes him very glad
When you are good,
He is wise, and he's a dear;
Just do right and never fear.
He'll remember you each year.
II you're good
December St. Nicholas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
Sparks From the Wire.

President Cleveland and party are at
Georgetown, S. c.
The First National bank of Holidays
burg. O., suspended yesterday owing to a
heavy run made by depositors.
In a fit of insanity, through jealous
rage. Ernest L. Chase of Detroit cut his
wife's throat and then killed himself.
Senator Stewart has applied for a re-
ceiver for the Silver Knight. published
ct Alexandria, Va. The paper is said TO
have very large circulation.
The president has sent to the senate
the following nominations Charles A.
Prouty, Vermont, to be interstate COM
merce commissioner vice w. G. Veasey,
resigned. ....-f
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
Patriots of Iowa.

Ottumwa. Ia. Dec. 14.-Members of
the local militia company tonight
passed resolutions pledging themselves
to uphold any action taken by the
United States government and to
volunteer their services, if necessary
to resort to arms. to uphold such ac-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
Tom Will Contest.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE recent
Populist candidate for the vice-presi-
dency. Mr.. Watson of Georgia, is ex-
pected in Washington Immediately af-
ter the re-assembling Of congress, to
contest the seat now filled by Mr.
Black of the Tenth Georgia district
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
NOW IN SESSION.
Sixteenth Annual Convention OF the
American Federation of Labor.

Cincinnati. Dec. 1.-THE sixteenth
annual convention of the American
Federation of Labor assembled at Odd
Fellows temple at 10 o'clock this
morning. 1t is the largest III number
and most important meeting ever held
by the federation. One hundred and
twenty-five delegates are in attend
ance. some of them from Europe.
The convention was called to order
by President Samuel Gompers Fred
Basely, president of the Cincinnati
Central Labor council. addressed the
delegates on behalf of the local COM
mittee, and E. ]. Denny of the Iron
Moulders' union on behalf OF the CITY
Mayor Caldwell delivered an address
of welcome, which was responded 10
by. President Gompers. The temporary
organization was then effected.
When the afternoon session was
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
LANKY BOB
AND SAILOR TOM
CONTINUED from Page ~

well today granted James F. Carroll,
the lightweight pugilist a judgment
against Bob Fitzsimmons for 1907 10.
The claim was for training expenses
in New Orleans many years ago. Fitz-
simmons did not defend the suit
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
VIII Fight Twenty Rounds.

London, Dec. fiddle Connolly, of
St. John. n. D.. and Dick Burge, the
English lightweight pugilist. have
signed articles TO fight 20 rounds be-
fore the Olympic club. of Birmingham,
on Jan. IS for a purse of 81. goo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
WILL LEAVE CANTON.
Mckinley to Pay n Visit to Chicago
For q Rest.

For Rest.
Canton. Dec. 14.-Major Mckinley
decided this afternoon to leave Canton
fer short time. The latter part of
this week he will go TO Chicago and
remain there until Monday or Tuesday
Right of next week, when he will re-
turn TO Canton with Mrs. Mckinley
Major Mckinley will be the guest in
Chicago OF Mr.. and Mrs. LAFAYETTE
McWnliams. at their Chicago home on
Lake avenue, where he has may times
before been a guest. He is not going
to Chicago to ACCEPT invitations TO
formal social functions or to make
speeches, but to rest quietly among his
personal friends. and relatives.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
C0NFUCIUS AND
CONfUCIANISM
A Chicago Audience Entertained
by Heather.
WAS RIDICULED
AND APPLAUDED
RELIEVES IN POLYGANIY ANE
TRANSPORTATION OF SOULS.

0How Is IT, He Asks, ''That In
Rich Country and Among S"ch
People of Wealth and Refinement.
Helpless Women and 1nnocehf
Children Can He Actually Starved
to Deafh--There Must Be Some
Thing sadly Out of Gear With
Christian Ethics"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
Tn Extend the Time.

Washington. Dec. 14-Senator Mitchell
of Oregon today introduced a bill further
extending for one year the time within
which may be purchased lands granted
railroads to aid in their construction and
afterward forfeited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
FAIRS PENCIL WILL
Experts on Handwriting Says 1t
Is Forgery.
OTHER DOCUMENTS ALSO
MARRIAGE CONTRACT WAS WRIT
TEN AFTER FAIRS DTATH

Mrs. Craven, However, Has Never
Asserted That the Body of Either
of these Important Documents
Was Written by the bonanza
King, Asserting That Only Her
Own Name and Signature Were
Done by Fair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
Teller Gets a Bouquet.

Washington. Dec 14-AIr. Teller Rep.)
of Colorado. was in his seat in the
senate today for the first time this ses-
sion. and was the recipient of handsome
bouquet sent by admiring friends
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
Cause For Action.

New York World: He says that he is
welded to his art -,
soon begin suit for divorce because Of
non-suDport.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
big Fire at AItoonn.

Altoona. Pa, Dec. 1i.-Fire in the bust
ness section OF this city tonight caused a
loss of Sl0000e. The business establish
ment of f. NJ. Morrow was totally ruined.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
ALLISON IS SLATED.
Said to BE Little Doubt But He VIII
BE the Next Secretary of State.

Des AIoines. Ia. Dec. 14-Iowa friends
Of Senator Allison, who have until now
denied that he would go into the
cabinet. believe he is to be secretary
Of state His intimate and political
friends announce. in tone of convic-
ion that seems inspired, that he will
De the next premier. The senator has
declined to make any statement what
ever. General ]. NJ. Baldwin. of Coun-
I'll Bluffs. who has been mentioned for
. cabinet position in case Senator Al
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
The PETROLEUM LANDS
Representative rlondelI Intro
duces an Important Bill.
wATSON'S CONTEST CASE
MORGAN WANTS INFORMATION
ABOUT THE CUBANS.

Nominations OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
lives Terms-Army Appropriation
Rill Much Less Than Was Looked
For-TeIler Given Bouquet by
Admiring Friends.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15
BUTCHER WEYLER.
He Is Hanged In EGigy at Dubois.
Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania.
Dubois, Penna.. Dec. 1.-THE town
was full of excitement tonight over the
hanging of Captain General Weyler in
effigy. About 100 young men made a
dummy representing the Spanish gem
eral. but a rope around his neck.
dragged him through the streets,
hanged to a telegraph pole, shot him
down and burned him at the stake.
The final act was witnessed by 1000
spectators. who cheered the boys.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-15

Robert Drouet. the actor and dramat-
Ist was married to Miss Mildred Balch
at Philadelphia recently.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
FOR The EAGLE.
4 COLLATION. Of News from
All Over the World.
Feast Of Political, Commercial
and General intelligence
for Eagle Readers.



From far Forinosa, where for upward
Of year Japanese troops have been
vainly striving to crush out the seeds Of
post-bellum opposition to japanese limo.
vations, comes story which. for bar.
barous cruelty and defiant violation Of
oil ethics of civilizations. fortunately has
few parallels IN history, even Of the say.
age races of the world. The terrible tale
Of rapine. murder and wanton cruelty
reached Victoria. Il. G.. by the steamer
Empress Of Japan and fully bears out the
statement on the situation In ForinoSa
given publicity by the 1iev. DR.. Mackay,
on his return to that island six months
ago. Other equally credible correspond
cnts are now the witnesses against Japan.
and the burden of their arraignment
against japan is that. seeing neither fame
nor profit TO he gained In the subjugation
of the Formosans by the arts Of modern
warfare. recognized ms legitimate by civ.
ilizcd nations. the Japanese troops sent
to the island have embarked on a crusade
Of blood. their object being "a crush out
all signs Of discomfort by. ns far as posi-.
bic, exterminating the native population.
The policy Of determination has been
zcalously pursued from the beginning of
The campaign. and what with the destruc-
ton of their crops. the burning of their
villages. the Dissertation Of the graves Of
their loved ones. the ill.trcntment of their
elves and daughters and the butchery %
their innocent children. the people arc
driven to the last cxpcdicnts Of despcra.
ton.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
HEAT AFFEcrs POLITICIANS.
Party Headquarters ut Washington
Are Rather Quiet.

Party Headquarters at Warrington
Are Rather Quiet.
A Washington correspondent says that
political affairs nre quiet ut the several
headquarters. The weather seems to If.
feet even the politicians. At Republican
headquarters letters from Kansas, Iowa.
and Missouri all spoke Of improvement
In the political outlook and snid that all
that was needed at this time was great
quantities of financial literature. The
Democratic congressional campaign com.
mittce has issued document on the BUS.
mess Mems Campaign" 1t says that the
Republicans PROPOSE such campaign and
that the Democracy accepts the issue.
The document first quotes Mr.. Bryap's
declaration that the farmer or the hired
employe II as much a business man as the
banker or the big merchant. II then gives
list Of the number Of persons employed
In fourteen gainful pursuits. including ny.
riculture, mining. manufacturing. trans.
pOrtation. the purpose being 70 show the
comparatively small percentage compris-
ed under the head Of bankers. brokers and
wholesalers. The document comments on
these figures. winding mp with the nsscr-
ton that from the Republican standpoint
only the few bankers, brokers. whole.
snlcrs and corporation officers are bust.
ness men. while from the Democratic
standpoint the millions Of farmers. pro.
duccrs aud laborcrs Of all classes IRE as
much business men Us the few who live.
thrive and grow rich by trading In the
products Of labor.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime
$3.50 to $4.75; hogs. shipping grades
$500 to $3.50; sheep, fair to choice, 81. 81
to $3.50; wheat, No. 2 red, 6Oc to SIC;
corn. No. 2, 23c to 24c; oats, No. 2, 16C
to lie; rye, No. 2. 2Sc to SOC; butter
choice creamery, lac to l3c; eggs. fresh,
Zoe TO lie; new potatoes, per bushe!, Zoe
TO zoe; broom corn, common short Il
choice dwarf, &25 to 800 per ton.
lndianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 "a
$3.50; hogs, choice light, 800 to 1915;
sheep, common to prime, $500 to $3.50
wheat, No. 2, 6ic to 50c; corn, No.
white, ?6c to 2Sc; oats, No. 2 white. Zoe
to 2lc.
st. Louis-Cattle, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs
$500 to $3.50; wheat, No. 2, 5Sc "a
tWc; corn, No. 2 yellow, &c to 23c: oats
No. 2 white, lSc to zoe; rye, No. 2. 2Sc
to Doc.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs
$500 to 1915; sheep. $3.50 to S3.75;
wheat, No. 2, 6Oc TO 02c; corn. No. !
mixed, 28c to &c; oats, No. 2 mixed, l0C
TO ?lc; rye, No. 2, 31c to &c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 TO $3.50: hogs,
$500 to 1915; sheep, $500 10 $3.75
wheat, No. 2 red, O3c to &c; corn, No. 2
yellow. 25c to &c; oats, No. 2 white, 23C
to ?4c; rye, 31c to 3?c.
TOled0-Wheat. No. 2 red, G3c to O4c;
corn, No. 2 yellow, 24c to 20c; oats, No
white, lSc to zoe; rye, No. 2, Sic to 3?c
clover seed, 34.lO to $500.
Mi!waukee--Wheat, No. 2 spring, 68e
% GQc; corn, No. 3. 23c to 25c; oats, No
white, 2lc to 22c; barley, No. 2, SOC
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
DEATH IN THE HEAT.
Nearly Two Hundred Are Killed In
Greater New York,

Nearly Two Hundred Are Killed In
Greater New York.
Monday was another scOrching day,
and 1SS people were killed by the heat In
Greater New York and In the dense New
jersey population that borders on the
west shore Of the North river. This ter
rible mortality was not entirely due to
the heat Of the day. II was due to the
terrific heat that had scoureed that VI
cinity for six days. and which seemed to
eliminate In all Its fury Monday. The
death list for New York city alone aggre.
gated eighty.two, and Il is certain that all
the names were not reported to the au.
thorities. Gangs Of men went through
the East Side at night opening every by
drant. From Houston TO Division street,
east Of the Boweey, every street was nlled
with running water. Half-naked men
and women plunged into the hydrant
streams. Children lay In the water In
the cutters. The official heat record was
Of degrees. with 65 percentage Of hu.
midity. 1t Is the most fearful scourGe OF
weather that ever came upon New York.
There was no relief In any part Of the
country. At Chicago. W deaths were di.
rectly traceab,c to the heat. which regis.
tered % degrees. There IL singular
lack OF fatal prostration In the Southern
cities
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Split I'm the Ticket,

The Ottumwa, H., convention Wcdncs.
day resulted In fusion of the interests
Of the parties represented, and the nomi-
nation of the following ticket: For elcc.
tors.at.large, Horace Boies, Gen. James
Il. Weaver; district electors, 4. i. Kuhle.
meier. Thomas Stapleton. &. W. Green,
A. l.. Kimle. Louis Metxgar. Perry Englc.
q. g. Lumis, ID. &. Bradley, ]. j. Shea.
J. Il. Butler, +. +. Rose; Secretary of
State. l.. II. Karr; Auditor Of State. u.
w. Davis; Attorney General, William ID.
Boies; Treasurer, Charles Rucgnitx: SUI
preme judge. Senator Bolter; Railroad
Commissioner dong term, Amos Steckcl;
Railroad Commissioner (short term,
Thomas j. benson.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15

III release Garratt went to San Diec,
and on the 9Th inst. left there for En-
scnada. The Mcxicans were warned by
detectives who were on the watch, and
when Garrntt, accompanied by three men,
set out to dig up the bar they were fol-
lowed by a party of guards, with whom
was Gov. Saneuinez. The gold seekers
found themselves surrounded and COW
cred by rifles. CARAT collapsed with
fear. At Gov. Sanguinez's demand he
disclosed the spot where the bar was hid.
den. The bar IL worth $4,000.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
REVENGE OF SILVER MEN.


sueanCe Com pnntc0.
1t 10 announced that State Auditor
Parks, Of Colorado, who is ex.ofiicio In.
surance commissioner. is about to spring
a surprise upon some Of the leading insur-
ance companies. Several companies, II IS
said. have recently been sending circulars
to their policy holders containing the as
sertion that II the Democratic party Is
successful In the coming election their
policies will he worth but half the amount
on which the premiums have been paid.
1t IL said Mr.. Parks has been quietly Sc.
curing a collection Of these circulars,
which he claims are evidence Of insol.
vency on the part Of the companies, and
he now proposes to cancel the licenses Of
oil such companies which are now doing
business In that State. 1t IL claimed that
the Auditors judgment in such cases Is
hnal, and that II he insists upon this
course the companies will he barred from
doing business In the State.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
FIVE HUNDRED SLAIN.
Matabeic Charge. Up 70 the Muxxies
of Hrlflah (iuna.

Matabeic Charge. Up 70 the Muxxies
Of Britlsh Guns.
At Cane Town, details have been re-
ccivcd OF the decisive victory won We'd
ncsday by the 100 British troops com
posing Col. Plumer's column over Q ma
tive force estimated to have numbers,
from 5000 to 1000. The Inter tough,
most desperately and bravcly. charging
IN within few yards Of the British rap
id.fring guns. About 500 OF the Mata
bcle warriors were slain during the en-
gagemcnt, which lasted several hours
aud the loss Of the British included Mnj
Kershaw. Lieut.. Harvey, four scrgcnnt'
and about thirty soldiers killed and sis
officers. severn! non.cOmmissiOncd officer:
and about fifty men wounded. according
TO unofficial figures.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
TO FLOAT HAWAII LOAN.
x.Ministcr Jones Expccts 20 Float
e3,0OO,OOO OF Bonds.

Ex. Ministcr Jones Expccte 20 Float
e3.5OO,OOO Of Bonds.
r. G. Jones. the Hawaiian ex-ministes
Of finance. IL In the United States to float
the rcfunding loan. lie expects to sell
nearly &3.TW.OOO worth Of Hawaiian
government bonds. hearing 4 per cent In.
tcrest. His contract with the govern.
mcnt allows discount Of per cent, and
he will receive commission Of 2 per
cent. Mr.. Jones II given until the hrst
day Of next November TO float the bonds.
He expects to dispose Of them either In
New York or Boston. Letters have been
received giving the testimony Of an emi.
ncnt man In Vienna on the bacillis Of the
disease that carried of the natives last
year. They give rs final verdict thl
opinion that the visitation was genuine
Asintic cholera. as most Of the local ply
sicians pronounced II.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Order ON FILLED Cheese.

Commissioner Miller OF the internal rev.
enue bureau OF the treasury has issued
orders for the enforcement OF the new
laws regulating the sale, manufacture.
importation and expectation OF filed
cheese. The law goes into effect Sept. 4,
1894, and revenue officers will seize all
stock not properly stamped and branded.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Now Ready for Trial.

After months Of skirmishins and spur
ring for position among the army OF at
torncys involved. order has been finally
secured In the Fair litigation. and the
trial Of one OF the greatest will contests
In the history Of the United States 10 near
ut hand In San Francisco.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Big Forcst Fire in Arksusa.,

Forest fires are now destroying every.
thing burnable west Of the State insan.
asylum. four miles from little Rock.
Ark. The wind Is blowing a gale from,
that direction and the town Is full OF
smoke and dust. The greatest excite.
ment Is evincel by all who know Of tho
6ro
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
ATTACKED ny FIVE BRormERs.
Marshall Dunlap May Die of lnjurics
Given In Q FlHht.

Given In Flight.
William Dunlap. marshal Of Edgerton.
Ohio. was assaulted by Reuben Smith
and four brothers. liverymcn Of that place.
and he may die. The Smith brothers hal
been ordered to dcsist from feeding their
horses Oh the city lot, which they refused
10 do. Marshal Dunlap attempted to
take the horses In charge, when the
Smiths attacked him. 4 number Of citi.
xcns interfcrcd. when about twenty who
were In sympathy with the Smiths took a
hand In the affray. A general fight took
place. IN which several were injured.
Coming as It does on the heels Of the
Webster iMd Hall murders and In the
same community, the excitement is In.
tense. Several arrests have been made.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Cholera Ravsges Egypt.

Cholera is spreading fast In Egypt, over
5000 people having died, and the health
authorities are unable to check the plague.
During the seven days up to Aug. !, 1000
deaths were reported and In the following
six days 100 deaths.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Fatal Fire In chrissiauia

a disastrous fire occurred In q gliding
factory at Christiania, Norway. several
buildings being destroyed. A falling wall
killed ak mon and thirteen others were
seriously hurt, OF whom three have since
died. It Is believed that three children
have also persisted.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
On the ROck0,

The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's
steamer St. Paul went ashore at Point
Pinos, near Monterey, Cal, early Sunday
morning and win probably be a total
wreck. There were about fifty passen-
gers on board, but all were landed safely
and no lives were lost
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Thief Losea Rich Booty.

A special TO the San Diego, Cal, I'm.
ion gives a sensation sequel to the famous
gold bar robbery at Ensenada nearly q
year and half ago. which caused thu
imprisonment Of James Il. CARAT and
Allan Pratt for sixteen months. After
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15

A deluge of toads accompanied the
heavy rainfall Tuesday night south of
Topeka, Kan. A freight train ut the
foot of Waukarusa hill was stopped by
them. Sand failed to make the wheels
stick.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Poisoned by Eating Ice Cream.

At q Roman Catholic church socia!
and Baptist school picnic over seventy
Ave men, women and children OF Fort
Scott, Kan, were poisoned by eating leo
cream purchased from the same dealer.
Doctors were kept busy oil night M
fatalities have resulted.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Five per.on. I,rownc,l.

Five persons were drowned In the Della.
ware river, opposite BridcsburR. a suburb
OF Philadelphia, by the capsixing Of a
small rOwbOat,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
shsh's Murderer Hsuged.

NOLAN Rexa, who assassinated the
Shah of Persia In May last, was hanged
ole.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-08-15
Ne "re,is ON" the Crowd.

anarchists out OF the farmers west Of the
Missouri river. tel! you, gentlemen. This
10 what says to the farmer: DO as
want You or I'll see that you don't do any.
thing else" The speaker was a plain,
ordinary railroad president giving evi.
dence before the interstate commerce
commission ut Chicago. lie was A. b.
Stickney, president Of the Chicago Grea.
Western Railroad. Sifted OF u lot OF
technical detail, the arraignment hy the
witness under examination was levcled
against the action OF railroads against
whom he had found 1t necessary for his
own company to 20 into the grain COM
mission business. Prior to their doing 80
It appeared from his testimony that the
only people who could ship grain from
points west of the Missouri river wern
those who }"stOOd In" with the railroad
pool and by dividing up the profits on the
grain with the companies were enabled
TO fleece western farmers with one hand
and Chicago buyers with the other. The
discrimination against farmers who did
not "stand In" with the railroad people
was by no means the only sensational
testimony offered by Mr.. Stickncy. He
told great many trade secrets which the
representatives OF other roads did not
appear to relish. He told how the present
investigation by the commission had been
set afoOt apparently for the sole purpose
OF bringing his road into line and making
Il divide up its business with other roads.
He told OF an agreement made between
the western roads at the Union League
Club last October and how his company.
Ter refusing to be bound by that agree
ment, had been threatened and worried
and badgered and bullied and finally
brought into court to answer for the sin
OF helping farmers to sell their grain In
Chicsi % for something like what 1t was
worth.