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New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
United states. Russia INDIA Afgehtha
Bushels. Blsnel.. hus"sis' buS"'''.
,scs a. iOa Il. S2,Jl4.l43 Jl4.4i6
90 - sis 50, 52Oi69S5 4226 503 -
Nto-i.'.''' 90 81 go an, ~ sli G66 81 Osi
letS - ~ 9o6 "a o.g 6tj 35al4675 3s46 s63
lSSS-92... l@Jho 5s -, 30 80 90 A., So oo,
,s.s os ID; OO2 ST ii2.G0UO 2lIOiOOo AssJoO

The growth and magnitude OF this commercial
r,vaIrv Is fully explained by study OF tneSe sug-
oes,ive figures as well as the cause or the oiS
f,ll in prices that so burdens the American
wheat growers and SO largely responsible
for the agrariansm and silver agitation that mas
been injected into American politics. Inc tdpIe
sneaks for itself Argentina, from a country
almost unknown TO wheat merchants, went py
leaps and bounds to the first rank 1 ana her snip
ments for 1895 1895 average 4oOoOooo Dushels
annually and in one year Of the three reacheu
90 600 600 bushels. The turning OF lndla from
an exnorting to an importing country, the dis.
appearance Of Argentina from the sources ol m
SIMPLY which Europe has been accustomed 10
cornt on. the practical wiping out Of the huge
exportable surplus Of Russia the appearance o.
Australia New-Zealand and South Africa IN
the list of countries that will have to be fed from
abroad explain fully tn. big and sudden rise
I'm wheat To make more apparent the prevail
ing situation In the wheat world. the lolloWihs
comparisons will be found useful
Crop of 1895. Crop ot 1895
Bushels Bushels.
United Etates about -1VpD fo ~ n,
Russia estimates range fror) NoVroDo 70 1o-'c'''
,., -........ ISL 992 600 234 $40 600
inoin - ;nacc,,bansi a. 900 1000 600
-'s TO 100000
New-York tribune., 1896-10-25
18th st., 18th st., and Sixth Ave.

porting countries a source OF supply for the
teeming millions Of Western Europe. How much
the American wheat crop itself also below the
average. is in demand may be judged by the fact
that since September /. when the rise began to
assume such profitable proportions. the exports
Of wheat from the Atlantic ports Of the United
States have more than doubled over last years
shipments. while the exports Of corn have like
wise more than doubled and the exports OF hour
have shown good, though not a great Increase.
In exact figures grain and -four exports from
September to October Il. compared with the
rrevinrs wear have been az follows:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-02-26
THE SOUTHERN
Ea 3F
PACIFIC COMPANY.

Commencing Saturday Nov 24.lS9
and until farther notice.trains will
leave Reno As follows: s:25 a. M
Daily Atlantic Express. trains TO,
Winnemucca. Battle Mountain. PaIis-
ade, BSden,and East. Carries only frs
class passengers through and local
Dinin: car to Ogden.
40 p. HI -Naiiy- Pacific Express
train for Truckee. sacramento. Ben
G:45 Il, III. connecting at Sacramento
at 10 :25 Il. III. wish the New Orleans
ENpress for Fresno santa barbara
Los angeles. @an E}IeSo. also at s:IG
u. ri. for Woodland and knights Land.
ing.
9:35 u. m. Daiiy-AtIantic Expre-r
for Vinneuurca. Battle Nosntai.
E'aiI~adc. ogden and aSt. Carrie.
first and second cIa@~ passengers
local and through
S.4J y. III. Biis4 7uciCr express
train for ho~eVilIe, .Su"cttua. %acra
ecia arriving. at Obs II. III. osIect>
at acTaUnent0 with train leaving
at 1925 ii. ni. for Stockton. Lstllrop
San Dose. San Francisco. Fresno. Loo
Angeles San DTe@0 and East. via New
Orleans: AT 1859 II. ri. for WIFI m
willows and Bedding: AT 3:15 j.. m
for Red Bluff and at 1850 y ,s, 70
NarySyilIe, Chico. ErdhinE, Portland
and Puget sound points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
ILLINOIS STATE POLITICS
Republican State Central Committee Meet
Some of the Gossip.


Chicago. Dec. IS. The Republican
state central committee yesterday held
two meetings, one in the forenoon and
another after dinner. without referring
to the sexatorshira or at least those Of
them around the kotel refused abso-
lutely to indicate what they wanted
done Resolutions were adopted thank
ing DR.. Jameson, and Chairman Hitch,
and Secretary Van Cleave was pre-
sented with a magnificent silver loving
cup. The afternoon session was devoted
to the consideration of the inaugura-
ton of Captain Tanner, and the part
the committee will play in it. 1t was
proposed to leave the whole matter to
subcommittee composed of Alderman
Bidwell, I. J. Copely and ]. H. Nc
Kinney.
The only information gained was that
Charlie Allen, of Vermillion county, was
probably in the lead for speaker for
the simple reason that he has the back
ing Of the forces that have always
contributed to make speakers in the
past Nevertheless Bryan, Schubert,
Cochran. Selby and Needles were on
hand all day to press their individual
claims to the honor of welding the
gavel. and they are hopeful Of being
elected. Senator Evans was in q more
cheerful mood than usual, and said
that the combination against him for
the organization of the senate was
broken. The leaders of the combination
strenuously denied that such was the
case, and asserted that they We're abso-
lutely certain of winning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
DECLINES TO MEET JONES.
Some of the Secret History Of Last Cal
paign Comes Out.

Some Of the Secret History Of Last Cam
paign Comes Out.
These parties wanted Gompers to
meet Chairman Jones in Chicago. This
proposition was declined. Then 1t was
proposed to have Gompers meet other
silver advocates in Chicago. Lompers
replied that he was too busy to leave
his office, but would talk the matter
over il the parties would come to In
dianapolis. twasadmittedt that at least
one representative Of the silver cause
did go to Indianapolis to see Gempers.
None of the letters had been filed away
with the private papers of Gompers,
but all were filed with the official corre-
spondence of the president and labeled
politics" McCrai,h and any others
could get the letters and read them, and
the secretary did produce all them in
evidence.
McCraith said he felt that Gompers
had done wrong, and called the attention
Of the executive council to the matter
McCraith also stated that Gompers had
been at Chicago at least once during
the campaign. On investigation the exc
cutive council reported that they knew
where Gompers was while in Chicago;
that he did not meet Chairman Jones
or any other politician there, but that
he went there to confer with a president
of an International union. Some Of the
delegates, especially those from the
west, stated that they were surprised
that there was not more in the case.
as the rumors that had reached them
greatly magnified the charges.
Gompers was requested to make q
statement but he said only a few
words and announced that all his cor
respondence and his actions in the ofii-
cial capacity of president Of the feder-
alton were as open to the delegates
and the world as the correspondence
which McCrseth had seen fit to bring
to this convention After considerable
discussion which reflected more on
those who had circulated the rumors
of serious charges than on Gompers.
Delegate Penna. Of the Milers' union.
offered the following, Hayins hard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Senate Foreign Affairs Com
mittee Determines.
FOR ISLANDS INDEPENDENCE.
To Offer Friendly Offices to
Close the War.
Another Lynching - Other
Late News.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Secretary
Olney appeared before the senate
committee on foreign relations this
morning to give advice and furnish
information on the Cuban question.
The meeting was strictly private,
but it was early understood that the
tendency of the secretary's advice
was against precipitate action. but
that the advocates Of the Cameron
resolution deci led to stand by the
determination to report it, and in
the end the committee voted to do so.
The resolution declares that the '.in-
dependence Of the republic Of Cuba
be and the same is hereby acknowl-
edged by the United States Of Amer
lea; that the United States should
use its friendly offices with the gov
ernment Of Spain to bring to q close
the war between Spain and Cuba"
A member of the committee says
there was no division on this propo-
sition. The action was practically
unanimous. There are some differ
erences of opinion as to the time the
report should be made, some MEM
bers holding that the question should
not be opened in the senate until
after the holidays. Members Of the
committee claim that Olney had no
information not already in the pos
session of the committee. He urged
that no action be taken at present
and pointed out that there was no
real government to recognize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

the charges Of alleged wrong-doing by
President Gompers during the recent
political campaign. resolved that we in
dorse the presidents position. dismiss
the charges and exonerate him from
all blame"
During the informal hearing Of the
case there was an exciting discussion
OF the silver question. but there was
only three dissenting votes. and the
three voting in the negative announced
that they did so on account OF their op-
position to the free coinage OF
silver. which they would not indorse in
any form although they desired to in
dorse President Gompers.
The following offered by George W.
McNeill was then unanimously adopted:
That the delegates to the sixteenth
annual convention of the American
Federation Of Labor do hereby declare
In unqualified language their confidence
in President Gompers as a man worthy
Of the cause he has espoused and for which
he has sacrificed his time, health and
ability"
A similar resolution Of confidence was
unanimously adopted in indorsing the
five members of the sexecutive council.
After the action of the convention
in executive session Secretary McCraith
announced that he would retire and
the friends of Delegate Morrison. of
the Chicago Typographical Union. are
now confident of Morrison's election
this afternoon without opposition. 1t Is
the general opinion that all of the old
officers will now be reelected except
Secretary McCraith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Bayards Mission In England.

Bristol, Dec. 1s.-The chamber of
commerce Of Bristol gave a luncheon
yesterday In the hall Of the grammar
school at which Ambassador Bayard.
who had been invited to present the
prizes to students. met with an enthus-
iastic reception. He made an address
in which he said he had no narrower
purpose in accepting the embassy than
that the peace made in 1874 should new
er be broken: that the war spoken
Of in America as the last war; could
not have a better name. and he hoped
II would keep it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Honor to . Retiring Editor.

Grand Rapids. Mich. Dec 1s.-The
Hesperous club. Of this city. a select
social organization. gave n banquet at
the Morton House last night as a COM
pliment to Colonel NJ. A. Aldrich. who
recently retired from the managing ed
ftor's chair of The Democrat, after fill
ing the position for nearly six years.
Nearly 100 members and guests were
present. the later including gentlemen
from Detroit and other Michigan citiS.
The banquet was followed by a pro-
gramme of toasts with responses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Hung Up BY . Mob.

Russelville. KY. Dec. 1s.-Sway-
ing to and fro in the breeze a half
mile south Of here, and hanging to
the limb Of cedar tree, are the bod
les OF Dick and Arch Proctor, and
lying in the county Jail here is the
dead body Of Will Proctor. their half
brother. At 2 this morning a mob
visited the Jail. and after battering
down the door. forcing the jailor to
give up the keys, went to the cells Of
the Proctors. The oldest, Will,
cursed the mob aud was shot dead in
his cell. The other two were taken
out and hanged. They were lynched
for the killing Of Aaron and Doc
Grafton at Adairville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
TWO "BIe 'UNs" TO GET TOGETHER
Corbett and Fitxsimmons OHere6 . Chance
for q Finish Fight.


New York, Dec. 1S.-Articles for q
fight between James ]. Corbett and
Robert Fitzsimmons were submitted to
and signed by the first-named of the
heavyweight pugilists in Jersey City
yesterday. Dan Stuart. the promoter
Of the enterprise, expressed the belief
that Fitzsimmons, who he said Is IA
miliar with the conditions. will sign. as
Corbett has done. The articles call
for a finish fight for a purse of $4,000
the WINNER to take all. AS a guaran-
tee that Fit=simmons an6 Corbett will
be at the ring side on the date set for
the contest, each must deposit 81 500
either with Richard Il. Fox or Al
Smith, the New York sportsman. This
Is to go to Stuart In case either fails to
appear.
Stuart agrees to post 5000 that he
Will pull of the fight. the sum to be
equally divided between the two men
II he does not pull the fight of on the
date he names. He will also put SO 600
in the hands of either Fox or Smith
thirty days before the date set for the
contest, and IL the fight does not come
of, through his failure. he will forfeit
this money. 5000 going to Fitzsimmons
and the other 5000 to Corbett. George
Siler. OF Chicago. is named as referee
OF the contest. The fight Is set for
March Il. 1897. between the hours of Z
o'clock in the morning and Has at
night. The place will be named on Feb.
IL. Stuart reserves all priylfces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
stock Market Affected,

New York, Dec. 1S.-Stocks we're
weak all the forenoon on realizing as
a result Of the uncertainty touching
congressional action in regard to the
Cuban insurgents. The weakness
increased as the day progress ssed.
Great excitement followed the an
nouncement of the action OF the
senate committee in favor OF the rec
ognition Of the independence Of Cuba.
prices receding 2 to per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
After the Courts Powors.

Cincinnati, Dec. 18.-At the morn
ing session Of the Federation OF La
Dor, delegate offered a resolution
demanding such amendments to
the constitution of the United States
and the several states as will deprive
the supreme courts Of the power to
set aside the laws duly enacted by
the legal representatives Of the
people," The resolution WAS dis
tuss,d at length.
The resolution was defeated q
tn A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
-Four Miners Killed.

Ouray, Col, Dec. lS.-Gabriel
Russ, John Antras, Charles Swanson.
Charles Anderson and Louis jackson
were instantly killed in the Virgin
ius shaft today. They were pacing
timbers in the shaft when the cage
fell, carrying them with it 10 the
1400-foot level.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Murder Over q Religion. Question.

Cairo, Ills. Dec. 1S.-Three men en-
ployed by the Illinois central at Mounds
John Flynn, Michael Linzee and an
other whose name has not yet been as
certained-fatally assaulted Eric Park
er in a saloon here Wednesday. The
difficulty grew out of a religious dis
cussion. Parker being a member of the
A. p. A. After crushing Parker's skull
the men escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Coiorsi Brute r. op.rl, Disposed or

Upper Marlboro. Md, Dec. lS.-
James Smith, colored, was hanged
here this morning for having crimi-
nally assaulted and then murdered
Margaret Brown near here last July.
Smith had been q servant in the fam.
lily. but had been dismissed for hav.
ing made improper advances toward
the girl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Would Agree on . Glass Rebate.

Columbus. O., Dec. 1S.-The rebate COM
mittee of the glass manufacturers met
at the Chittenden hotel yesterday. The
object of the meeting as stated by J.
A. Chambers. of Pittsburg. is to agree
upon a rebate plan for selling glass
during the coming year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

The person who distur bed the con-
gregation last Sunday by coughing is
requested to to call on n. F. Balm
sen and get bottle Of Foley's Honey
and Tar which always gives relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
FITzslMMONS LOSES THE MONEY.
Sharkey's Counsel Pleads the 'Baby ActT
and Saves His Case.

San Francisco, Dec. 1s.-The fight
between Sharkey and Fitzsimmons for
possession Of the $4,000 purse was con-
cluded yesterday when Judge Sander
son, of the superior court, dissolved the
injunction restraining the Anglo Cal
ifornia bank from cashing the check.
Counsel for Sharkey called the atten-
ton of the court to the state law for
bidding prize fighting, between which
and a glove contest" he maintained
there was no difference, and he there
fore argued that a case involving the
possession of a purse for prize fighting
had no standing in court. The Judge
cOncurred in this view. and said he
would have terminated the proceedings
earlier had that point been called to
his judicial attention. The court held
that under the California statute the
civic board of supervisors no more
power to legalize prize fight than to
sanction a duel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Did NJ, Lov. aim, 30 SHOT Him.

Lawrence, Kas., Dec. 1S.-Last
night August Bierman, . farmer near
here, was shot in the back and in
stantly killed by his wife, who then
shot herself in the breast, but not
fatally. She says she did not love
her husband and has no regrets for
her act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken
or gripe; 10 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Fire in . Medical College.

Detroit. Dec. 1S.-Fire supposedly of
incendiary origin wrecked the Detroit
College of Medicine, yesterday morn
Ing The janitor and his wife barely
escaped with their lives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
Mrs. Drayton Is Married.

London, Dec. 1s.-After emphatic de-
mails that anything of the kind was to
take place Mrs. Drayton, eldest daughter
Of Mrs. William Astor, whose martial
troubles were much aired by the press
while she was j. Coleman Drayton's wife.
was married to George Haig, Of London,
Yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
INCIDENT IN OUR TYPICAL CITY.
Thug Drained by Woman After He Ha.
Committed Murder.

SOmfnltteu MURDER.
Chicago, Dec. 1S-John Sheehan at
tempted to steal some geese last night
from a coop in front Of Mrs. Jennie
Cohen's grocery store at Union and
Liberty Streets. The woman caught
him in the act and he fired at her. The
bullet missed its mark and struck Bar
nett Cooper, an old man, squarely be-
tween the eyes. inflicting a wound that
Will prove fatal. Sheehan and q COM
panion named Patrick Begley began to
run, but Mrs. Cohen's cries had at
tracted a crowd. and the men were
hotly pursued by a large number Of
men. women and children, and seeing
that escape was impossible Sheehan
raised his revolver and was about to
fire into the crowd, when a woman who
was close behind him struck him on the
head with a hatchet, fracturing his
skull and infiicting injuries from which
he will die. The woman's name was
not learned by the police. The officers
arrived just in time to save the life of
Begley, who was badly beaten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

San Francisco. Dec. 1S.-The steamer
Nariposa to San Francisco. Dec. ISL
yesterday morning, brought $50, 900
SbvereignA equal to about 81 7Sn oNA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

To o, p . Gold In O,s Das
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money II It fails to cure. Is cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
DastardIy Work of Ohio Thue,.

Defiance, o., Dec. 1S.-Three robbers
visited the house of Fred Buckleman,
well-to-do farmer living here. Buckle
man was lured outside. beaten into in
sensibility and bound hand and foot.
Then the robbers entered the house.
Mrs. Buckleman was also beaten and
bound. The robbers secured only small
amount of money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

Rheumatism 10 caused by Tactic acid
in the blood. Hoods Sarsaparills
neutralizes the acid and cures rheu-
matism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
ANY AUTHORITY OUT THEREe
Negroes in Oklahoma Have the Cheek to
Object to q Lynching.

Object to q Lynching.
Guthrie, Dec. lS.-A race war is immi-
nent at Perkins, twenty-five miles east Of
here, as a result Of Wednesday nights
double murder. Three hundred negroes
have armed themselves and made stand
to resist the taking Of Knigntsman, the
negro believed to have committed the
crime, and 500 white men are massing
from the towns of Perkins, Cushing, Car
ney and the surrounding country to over
power the blacks and lynch the supposed
murderer. A bloody fight seems inevit-
able. The excitement here is intense, and
citizens are leaving hourly for the scene Of
the conflict. The victims have been iden-
titled rs Freeman Morrow and his 14-year-
old daughter. They lived near Terrilltop
and were on their way to this CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
LADIES !!!:!.: and School S!: Girls

The Time is drawing for the great contest which
closs Dec Send in your ballots Those having votes
and wishing election can transfer them
to neis hbor friend Remember the polls are still OPEN
vote for ST. purchase of shoes rubSe The per-
lowing prizes:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18

Hundreds of Presents
For and the store The
fail the London te oo..
smOk1Dg Jackets, Bath Robes,
Fancy Vests. Neckwear.
WOOlem Mumers. JeWelry.
SILK Mumerss Umbrellas, Canes,
Gloves and Mlttens, Corduroy Leggings,
Haadkerchiefs Leather Iex~p.~s
Linen Handkerchfefs Cloth Leggisgs,
C0ns and Collars Sweaters.
SPECIAL FOR XMAS
Jpanete Handkerchiefs worth 2S . for os.
Silk Initial Handkehes. EACH env osc ..h
Fine Silk Teck Ties, worth 25 each for os.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-18
GOMPERS ACQUIT.
Federation President Wins Out
Against Accusations.
POLITICS LEADS TO A sENsAT1oH

In the Convention . Cincinnati-Also Leads
tn the Alleged Drawing Of Guns in q
Quarrel-McCraith, the Secretary, Gool
Down When the Matter Comes Up I'm
Executive Session-Somc Secret History
of the Presidential Campaign.
The Press., 1896-01-30
UNION. [Correspondence.)'

Miss Catherine English, teacher in district No. 6, with her scholars, is pre- pairing for an entertainment to be given Saturday evening, Feb. 1st, at the town hall. proceeds to go towards books, maps, etc., for the school.
 Miss Jennie Hopkinson is visiting friends in New Haven this week.
 Perry Moffett and wife of Pomfret have been visiting at R. B. Horton's this week. ... --.= .-.,
 -Miss Lizzie A. Upham attended the banquet of the New England Homestead club at Springfield last Friday.
 RpoK MEADow.-Mr, J. o. Booth will deEtyer 2 lecture at the school house in district No. 5, Friday evening, at 7.8O Subject Success" " Admission 10 cents Proceeds to 90 for repairs on the schoo house. The lecture will be followed by . frqs supper. at. John B. gard's. L.adie. ars requested to bring food. All are cor dially invited.
The Press., 1896-01-30
snnrrrss.
Correspondence

The Old Dramatic Company will pre- sent the drama, "One Hundred Years Ago, or Boys of 1776,'' also the farce, t.Class Day" in the town hall, Thursday and Friday evenings, Jan 3Oth and S1st. Orchestral music for the evening under the direction of Prof A. w. Kibbe. Ad- mission, e5 cents; children, Is. The pro- ceeds to be given for the benefit of the new public library.
 Miss Edith Hurlburt and Ernest Wes- ley Avery were home from Monson Acad- emy over last Sabbath.
 70. $. Fuller took a bus load of Chris tian Endeavorers to the union meeting at Holland Tuesday afternoon.
The Press., 1896-01-30
Conc Here For It. ,

When you see anything advertised that ought to be found in a good drug store, come here for 1t. Chances are ten to one we have it, and if we hav'nt it, viii get 1t if gettable Remember in patent med icines, instead of buying bottle or two of a kind. we buy in large quantities, get the lowest possible price, and we propose to give our customers the benefit of the same. If you want one bottle, or dozen bottles, of a certain medicine, get our price before buying elsewhere. M, 4 sssl
 LATHRoP's DRUG STORE