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The morning times., 1896-11-05
COMMAND THE FRENCH ARMY.
Commanders and Division Generals
Hold Equal Rank With Generals.

According To the regulations the minister
of war is comma nder in chief of the French
army. But an act passed in 1888 provides
that this high dignitary must remain in
Paris If a war breaks out. The actual cum-
mand will be assumed by a major general
designated for that purpose by the ministry
at present Gen. Saussler. Well and good.
But this officer has no right to prepare
the army according to his ideas in time
OF peace. He receives the command over
the different corps from another man, with
whom, perhaps, he differs materially III
opinion.
The responsibility for the state OF the
army is thus divided and cannot be fas-
tened upon any one person. Further, the
highest rank in the French army Is that
of division general. There are some higher
functions, such as the command OF an army
corps and the army Inspection, but these
functions are attended to by the division
generals, who stand i'll the same rank with
their interiors in command. In times of
peace this causes unpleasant Jealousy,
during war time it may lead to Conflicts
and disorder With regard to the COM
mantlers of army corps the matter IS not so
had as they are in touch with the troops
and leaders under their command. But
how is a general to command an army II
the chiefs of four or five army corps ana
some twenty divisions all hold the same
rank as himself? VIII he be obeyed!
The irnpropriety of this state OF Things
is well known to the French, but the con-
ditions of the republic exclude the pos
sibility of suitable reforms. III any gen
ersl were\ given an extra reathef iuI ms
hat or an extra star on the coilaf Oh MS
coat ne might use his new authority aS;tlhst
the republic. On the other hand, the nun
dred or so Of division generals hold each
other in check. Yet the responsive heads
Of the army fear that serious dlliicultics
Will arise in case of war, and the present
minister of war has drawn up OIL
for the mitigation OF the evil. HeA sug-
grsts the appointment OF responsible
Council of war and the creation OF
new rank, that of army general.
| TWENTY-FIVE of the division generals are
to be raised to it. and they must be chosen
from the officers who already act as
army commanders and army inspectors.
1t is, however, doubtful that even this
moderate reform will be allowed TO pass
the chambers. Already the Radicals anu
Socialists raise rt@ ana ueCiare tiae
pi,lot is preparing for a coup d'etat. on
the other hand, the military press points
out that it would be much better to give
the future commanders of armies higher
hierarchic position and TO enable them to
exercise some power over the troops they
are to lead in time of war. But the mill
tary authorities understand that. II twenty
five commanders are raised to a hlgher
rank, the present difficulty in the appoint
ment of chiefs is, al least, narrowed down.
More radical reforms would be likely TO
meet with still greater opposition than the
proposition which Gen. Biliot has formu
lated with the assistance of his civilian
fellow ministers.
The morning times., 1896-11-05
CLAIM DOUBTFUL STATES
Cheering News Received at Demo-
cratic Headquarters.
TO 277 Electoral Votes-Hopeful
of North Carolina.

Chicago, Ill, Nov. AT the Democratic
National headquarters the MESA gcs re-
ceived from State ChairMcn and others
during-the afternoon We're more encour-
aging than at any time since the returns
began TO come in. a telegram from fafk-
ersburg, W. Va, read:
Il have no fear about West Virginia
State Chairman Martin, OF Indiana, wired
that returns from the rural districts OF
that state showed large net Democratic
gains over 1892.
Inc North dakota chairman sent word
that the state had probably gone Tor
Nalional Committeeman Powers, Of Utah,
telegraphed that the Democratic Majority
in Utah had increased to 40 900.
Word came from the Pacific coast that
653 precincts III California, including san
Francisco, gave Mckinley Ill .2es; bryan,
107 ,S29.
was The answer of Chairman Jones 10 re-
peated inquiries as to the foundation for
The Republican claim that the State had
gone for Mckinley.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4.-This afternoon
Mark Hanna said:
The country returns from Tennessee.
Kentucky and North Carolina make those
States doubtful. L am still sure OF North
Carolina. / am confident.the full returns
Will put Texas in the Mckinley column.
The final count Will give Mckinley no less
than 2T7 electoral votes.
The BRYAN vote has been steadily grow
ing since claimed 31l electors last night.
Wasningtonis probably Democratic, oregon
is Republican and California doubtful"
Mr. Hanna claims Indiana by 10000.
Il claimed Lefure the election every one
of the Southern States, which give l56
votes / also claimed all the States west
OF the Missouri River, which elye6 81 electoral
votes, making n total of 217.
Il have huIed llst Michigan, indiana
Hnd Minnesota would go for MT. Bryan.
| believe we have carried every southern
and every Western State heretofore counted
on, not Including Delaware This makes
n total of 2CS votes. One vote we have
in Delaware, and probably all three, which
leaves US fourteen votes to get to elect MI
BRYAN Either Michigan or Indiana VIII
give us these votes
Reports from each of these states show
that we have probably carried Indiana and
have the best chance to win both. We
cannot tell vet .yhethcr we VIII win either.
we are perfectly justified in claiming the
election of Mr.. Bryan, and believe the
temper of the people is such that they VIII
not submit To being beaten by tricks and
fraud.
that have given up the fight and conceded
Mckiuley'S election shows deliberate at
tenlpt to create a false public sentiment;
to make the people believe Mcklniey's S
election is accomplished and acqulesced
in. l have not for moment acqulesced
in his election, and will not until material
returns cnange the present SITUATION
ION the present showing, | claip Mr.:
Rrvan's election, as l believe Indiana and
probably Michigan have been carried for
bryan. and if either has, Mr. Bryan Is
elected ~
The morning times., 1896-11-05
GAINS IN The MOUNTAINS
Mckinley Seems to Have Kentucky
BY Over 1000.
His Hopes, However, Lie in One
District With Five Counties
Yet to Hear From.

Louisville, Nov. AT II O'Clock the
returns Indicated that Mckinley had car
RED Kentucky by at least 1000. The
delayed vote from the Tenth and Eleventh,
the mountain districts, is now coming IN
and shows Republican gains.
Congressman Colson, republican, VINO is
a candidate Tor reelection IN the Eleventh
district, sa IS he will carryit by i,OOo. he
has now ~ 429 plurality, with five coun-
ties to hear from. This Mckinley's sole
hope Of carrying Kentucky.
johnson county gives Mckinney S4S
plurality, and MaGoffin gives him 362
plurality. Both these counties are IN the
Tenth district, and these are the first
figures from them. This makes Mckinney
plurality 2,oT2, according to the Courier.
Journals figures. -.
Returns from III of 10 counties give
Mckinley plurality of 2,4lS. There Is
missing a Democratic county OF 700 ana
a Republican county Of 800.
Complete returns from Congressional DIS
tricts give Bryan maJoritles as follows:
First. II $50: Second, 6,0S1; Fourth, 3.
O37. Bryan's majority in the Third WI!
The fifth complete gives Mckinley ~.
2T5 pluraliry The Sixth and Seventh
VIII VIII give w Bryan good pluraliiies. Repqb,
Leans claim NJ ckinley viii carry The
Eighth by 2 400; Ninth by 600, and the
Eleventh by 1900. The Republicans
CouCeCIe the Tenth.
The morning times., 1896-11-05
YELLOW BOYS FLYING HOME
Gold Starts Back to the Treasury
Reserve at the News.
Two and a Half Millions Deposited
Yesterday in Exchange
for Currency.

Treasury officials express the opinion
that the Treasury will be from now on for
some time large gain in gold. Nearly
all the gold recently imported. IL is ex-
pected, will be deposited in the Treasury in
exchange for Sherman notes and United
States notes.
The deposits began yesterday, 50. .3S2,-
800 in gold having been deposited at New
York nd currency taken for it. The Treas
ury has on hand $40 ,o00.06O Sherman
notes and SOS, 600 900 United States
notes which can be utilized for exchange
for gold.
Assistant Secretary Curtis says in ad-
dition to the Treasury gaining gold By
exchanging legal tender notes for gold.
he expects a large influx of foreign gold.
The days Withdrawals of gold at New
York were S9l,700. The gold reserve at
the close of business today is SIi5, ,113 ,ses.
The morning times., 1896-11-05
Foe the Oxster

The most active enemy of the oyster is
the starfish. At first sight it might ap-
pear easy for the starfish to force open
the tightly clenclied shell of living oys-
ter. The operation requires some skill
on the part OF those who can WELD an oyster
knife The tactics of the starfish, in fact,
were long a mystery TO men of science.
Dr. Faulus Schiemenz now undertakes TO
cnlighten US on the subject in the pa Ges OF
the Journal of the Marine Biological As
sociation. 1t has been surmised that the
starfish lays siege to the oyster and starvcs
him into surrender or again that it Kills
the oyster with some poison it has the
power of secreting. Neither sL:;position
says Dr.. schiemenz, is correct. The star
fish, as he has demonstrated by expert
ment, opens the shell by sheer force, per
sistently applied. This it does by an in
geniOus system of leverage that forms a
curious study in mechanics.-Chicago 80 Chron-
fCIe.
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Cotton.
Baltimore Markets.

Baltimore, Nov. 4.-Flour firm and hi CHER
western super, S2.6OaS2. So, do. extra,
So -2Oa 1910; do. family, SiaSi 40; winter
wIeat, patent, S4.ouaS4.Io, spnng CO.,
S4.2oaS 81, spring wheat, straight Siii
S4.25-reccipts, % ,S32 barrels; exports,
2S,362 barrels, sales, 800 barrels. Wheat
inactive and hIEheT-Sput and month, so
bid; December, 81 3-Sas2 5-S; steamer No.
red, 40 bi0-receiptS, 2,S3i bushels, eN-
ports, none; stock, T29, 100 bushels
southern wheat by sample, t6aSi; do on
grade, &c 1-2aS0 1-2. Corn casy-spot,
month and November and December, new
aud old, 20 3-4a29 rs; January, so I-sa
3I1-S; + ebruary, 5 / 3 / bid; steamer mixed,
% 3-4a2I 1-S-receipts, 2iS,3lo bushels;
exports, none; stock, i,261 ,zo5 bushels;
sales, II 900 bushels->uuthern white and
yellow corn, 2Sa30. oats firr.-No 2
white. goa 26 IL; No mixed. % l-2a23-
receipts, s2,0o1 bushels; exports, none,
stock. 1873, $50 bushels Rye firIner-
M. 3 nearby, ii a42i western, l3a43 1-2-
receipts, 1851 bushels; exports. none:
stock, i4S,OTS bushels. Hay quiet but
firm-choice timothy, Sl3 bid Grain
freights very quiet, rates barely steady.
unchanged. Butter stcady-faDcy cream
cry, 2Oa2I; do. imitation, 13ai5; do iadle,
IS: good iadle, 1Oal2: store packed, saIO
Eggs firn-fresh, 10; cold storage, 15aI6.
Cheese firm, unchanged. Sugar steady,
unchanged. Whisky Unchanged
The morning times., 1896-11-05
TRAVELS OF A DIAMOND.
Passed Through Many Hands and
Returned 10 the Original Owner.

Some years ago a Paris jcweler told
O story OF one diamond which had passed
over his counter no less than eleven times.
1t WAS "A beautiful stone OF nearly four
carals, of perfect color and luster, but
easily identified by means of "A small
.feainer" in the tip OF the lowest part.
He bought ii from an East India dealer and
had il set III a ring 1t was sold 10
countess in 1863, just before the outbreak
Of the Franco PrUssian @ar.
The countess died in Il few weeks, and
the ring was worn by her husband. Ee was
killed IN the siege OF Paris, and a few days
after his death the ring was brought into
the stUrefor >;Icb d common soldier. Hcwas
arrested and the ring sent To the family
Of the dead count. Before the siege ended
they brought i'll the ring aud sold ii TO the
dealer in order To procure money 10 buy
food. Directly after the siege it passed
into the hands of an English tourist who
visited the city 10 get look at the ruin
wrought by the communists, and year
later back cane the stone from the Indian
buyer of the firm, who, on being written
To and desired to tell how he got It, stated
that it had been the property of an Eng
llsh tourist hunter VINO was killed by
tiger aud ms friends sold the ring to get
means to send The body home. Tie stone
was reset and soon found a purchaser in
prominent member of the GeIni-monde,
WIZ IibA l''liS dittI y as IlulGtittl III Ilcf
room. Among the articles taken by the
murderer was the ring and the firm began
10 wonder now soon ii would turn up.
They had not long to wait, for all their
people had by this time learned about the
stone and We're on the lookout Tor it. After
Six months il was found in the showcase
OF q jeweter in London, who had bought
il from a firm in Amsterdam. 1t was
bought by the Paris agent and sent back
to be started afresh on its travels 1t WAS
purchased again by woman of the town,
who six " weeks later was drawn out of the
Seine with the gem ON her finger, and by n
strange coincidence ii was offered to the
firm that sold il by the police agents, the
SQUIRT having jurisdiction having ordered it
TO he sold. And so it Went from hand to
hand, attended with misfortune at every
change and usually bringing death 10 the
possesSOr. Llborers in the GolcOnda mines
used 10 say thatwben a stone was baptized
in blood when first taken from the earth
1t caused the shedding of blood wherever
1t went and the story of one such i'll
omened gem goes far TO confirm belief in
such j superstititiOn.
The morning times., 1896-11-05
ILLINOIS,.

Chicago, Nov. 4.-Reurns from the State
are coming in yer y slo WY but bear outeariy
estimates OF a majority exceeding lOO,-
OtS0 for Mckinley, with Tanner for Governor
running well up. In Chicago Tanner polled
10000 votes less than the head OF the
ticket, but he ran ahead in many country
districts and it is believed Will not be rar
behind Mckinley when the returns are com
pleted. The entire Cook county, Chicago'
Republican ticket was elected
The tidal wave assures Repubiican
ma iority in both branches OF the state
legislature, and in consequence OF Repub-
lican successor to Senator Palmer, late
candidate for the Presidency on the gold
Democratic ticket.
The Democrats have elected three and
possibly four congressman, as follows:
HinriChsen in the Sixteenth, Hunter IN
the Nineteenth, and Jehu Baker in the
Twenty-first Congressional districts. In
the Sevente enth, Caldw ell, Democrat,
claims his election, and in the Third after
a close race Belknap, Republican, defeated
barrow, Democrat.
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BULLS RULED THE MARKET
Sound Money Victory Sent
Stocks Up Flying.
FROM IL TO 6 POINTS
Sugar Jumped Over SIX Points and
the lndustrials FOllOwed-Selling
to Realize Broke the High Points,
But Closing Figures Showed sub
stantial Gains-Money Freer.

New York, Nov. 4.-The decisive victory
gained yesterday by advocates OF sound
money eXerIed a highly favorable influence
on American securities both at home and
abroad. Early cables from LONDON re-
ported a sharp sdvance III Americans all
along the line.
Ine feeling there was described Il S more
confident than for long time and the
rise i'll prices was partly attributed to the
purchase of 10 coo shares for American
account Local concerns who had the fore
sight to keep open last night, new de
parture, by the way, controlled TINS busi-
ness.
The opening dealings here were attended
with great excitement. Commission houses
reported a perfect flood of orders and
operators who have been holding OH
pending the settlement OF the Presidentlal
contest were also eager buyers.
BEARS RAN TO COVER.
Stubborn bears covered, especially in
the indusUriats, and the floor oil the stock
exchange presented Il lively appearance.
break OF l cent i'll the posted rates OF
sterling exchange to 4s1 1-2a4S5; de-
cline in call loans To 1-2 per cent per
annum, due to the offering OF over two aud
one half millions by leading pIivate bank
ers, an Increased inquiry for commercial
paper; The disappearance of the premium
On gold, and an advance in the United
States per cent bonds OF 1925 OF nearly
Z per cent to 12O 3-S,
A belief that the gold recently hoauied
Dy timid capitalists will soon be released
now that the premium has been wiped
out was not without its influence. When
!. is recalled that nearly 10000 OOO of
the gold imported since August 2S la st can
not DE accounted for the Importance of the
Impending change in monetary conditions
can readily be Imagined.
RANGE OF THE RISE.
The Improvement at the opening ranged
from 1-2 to 6 3-4 per cent. Sugar rose
q "a to 12o; Lake Erie and Western pre-
Ierred, l-o 10 az Is; Wheeling and Lake
Ere, preferred, 8 B. 4 to 35; jersey Central l.
. To 10. United States Express > To- IS,
Tennessee Coal, ATS To 80; BrookIyn
Union Gas, 4 "a to "a; Consoi Gas, 4 81 Ia
l54 81; Mobile and Ohio. 4 l2 to 30 i-2i
Pullman. 4 to 16O: Bay State Gas, &
% IL, Minnesota Iron, to 65: st Paul
to so: do, preferred, to 1873; Metro.
politan Traction, 4 to 105; Lake Shore
"a 10 / SO, and the other active issues
anywhere from l to 3 1-2 per cent
In the afternoon session the market was
irregular owing to profit taking, and a
reaction of 1-ia2 per cent was noted. Bay
state gas and sugar, however. receded 4
per cent Speculation closed firm IN tone
Net changes show gains of 1-2a3 / 5 per
cent, Chicago gas leading. The trans.
actions We're heavy, footing up $4,000
shares, including 81 roo Reading SO, 900
st. Paul. 5i 400 sugar, and 80, 400 Bur.
linGton and Quincy.
The morning times., 1896-11-05
PRICE ON THE PROPRIETOR.
Amusing B1under of Couple of
Edpewater Matrons Recently.
Chicdgo Chronicle.

Two Edgewater young society matrons
went into a Wabash avenue brio -a-braC
shop the other day with view to pur-
chasing Il few knickknacks and other par
Ior adurnments.
We want something quaint" said the
blonde haired one.
Antique or frappc?" quericd the clerk.
Both" answered the lady who did not
have the faintest idea what he meant by
frappe. For the only frappe she had ever
seen was the liquid served at teas and re-
ceptions.
Here is a beautiful piece of frappe,"
said the clerk, showing a shield of ham,
mered bronze.
Now show US Your antiques"
Turkish scimetcrs, eastern knickknacks
were brought forth. Two or three smaller
pieces We're selected. The ladies were bout
to leave when one OF them noticed an old
figure. the head and shoulders Of which
appeared above the counter.
What is that Japanese idol over there
WORTH" she inquired.
The salesman looked around anxiously,
then in subdued tone said: Worth about
$40, 600; that's the proprietor"
Tile Young women rushed ont OF the store
snickering and gieGiing like a couple OF
young school girls out on a lark.
The morning times., 1896-11-05
NEW YORK.

New York. Nov. 4.-Corrected returns
from all counties in New York State give
Mckinley a plurality of 266,67s. only
one county-Schohar rie-was carried by
Bryan.
Careful revision Of the returns for as
Sembl ymen in the / so district in this State
make little change in the list sent out by
the United Associated Presses last night.
The totals stand II Republicans and 36
Democrats.
A revision Of the New York city vote for
President, with four election districts
missing, is as follows: Mckinley, / 90, 8 so.
Bryan, 134, PSI; Palmer, 5,615; Mitchell,
Socialist Labor, 1904. Mckinley over
Bryan, 1868.
Kevlsion OF city vote for Governor with
eight election districts missing: Black,
Rep, 146.139; Porter, Dem. 9,726;
Griffin, Nat. Dem, = 500; Balkan, Socialist
Labor, S,i33. Black over Porter, G,4l3
The morning times., 1896-11-05
NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 1.-The prediction
made last night that Bryan would carry
North Carolina proved true. The Re-
publican State chairman says at O'Clock
that forty-three out OF ninety-rive counties
give Mckinley 3, $50 majority.
He admits that the result is extremely
close, and says it may require the official
count to determine, but that he fears the
vote in the remaining counties will hold up
The Democratic State chairman SAYS at
O'Clock that the total majority for bryan
covering seventy-fiye counties from which
he has reports, is $3.50. The remaining
counties Owo years ago gave an anti.Demo.
cratic majority of 4,71l, when the State
gave 20,741 anti-Democratic majority.
The same proportionate gain will give
Bryan nearly $4,000 majority. He lis
absolutely safe for 10000 majority.
Republican State headquarters announce
that returns from thirty counties up to 8
p. m, show Russell is ahead of Watson,
Democrat, LIT for Governor.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 4.-National Demo-
cratic Committeeman Josephus Daniels at
l O'Clock tonight says Bryan's majority in
the State approxmates 5000, and he
is absolutely safe; that the contest for
goverI,9sr is not yet certain but indications
an official cou mt to determine.
The Populsts have elected Congressman
IN The FIRST, Third, Fourth, sixth and
Fifth and Eighth; Repnblicansi in the Second
certain, and the Ninth probably, but the
latter is in doubt.
ss BY s5S R ersstnre hs Ttn Vim i
seventy Republicans, fifty DEMOCRATS, and
fifty Popuiists.
At II O'clock tonight the Democratic
State chairman said:
Il confidently predict the election OF
poughton, Democrat, for Congress in the
Eighth district, and have strong hopes OF
the election of Adams in the Nnth.''
1t was stated at Democratic Headquarters
that as to Governor it was not believed
it Would be over 5000 either way as
between Russell and Watson, and that it
will take .the official count to determine.
The Republican State chairman saws All
| l o'clock, upon latest electoral return.
that it will take the official count to de.
termiDe as between Bryan and Mckinley.
1t is exceedingly close.
Winston, \. C., Nov. 4.--complete re
turns give the county to the Republicans ms
by an average majority of 900.
It's about conceded tonight that Minner.
Republican. has defeated Doughton, silver
Democrat, for Congress, in this district by
fto0o votes. This is decreased ma jority
of about 1000 over two years ago.
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NEBRASKA.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. A 4.-Returns by count
les, which began coming i'll today, merely
served 10 emphasize what was apparent
early this morning, that Bryan and the ell
tire fusion State ticket have carried Ne
braska.
HoIcomb, fusion, for governor, seems
to lie running slightly ahead OF the cleo
toral ticket.
or the six Congressional districts the
First is undoubtedly Republican by mar
row margin, the Second Republican; tile
Fourth and Firth in doubt, and the Third
and Sixth fusion.
Few figures have been received on the
legislature, but prospects for the silver
democrats ropuli lists controlling both
branches are the best,
The morning times., 1896-11-05

Topeka, Kas., Nov. 4.-Bryan and sewall
carried Kansas by a small plurality, but
the State ticket is in doubt
The Populists have elected Ridgiey to
Congress In the Third district, Vincent in
the Fourth, Mccormick in the sixth, and
Simpson in The Seventh They claim the
Congressman at-large.
The Republicans have elected Broderick
to Congress in the First district, Harris in
the second, and curtis IN the Fourth They
also claim the Congressm an at-large.
The legislature is In doubt, both Repubii :
cans and Populists claiming it. Only haif
the precincts in the State have reported
and II viii probably take the official count
next Friday to determine the result
The morning times., 1896-11-05
CONNECTICUT.

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 4.-Reyised returns
(unoIfIciall from every town in the State
show that McKinley's plurality is "a AZ.
He has 110,326 and Bryan bo,1S4 votes.
In 1892 Cieveland's plurality was 1888,
i'll proportion by any other State in the
Union.
Cooke, Republican, for governor, has a
majority of Al $40 and a plurality OF
81 ,532 over Sargent, silver Democrat.
Bryan carries but three OF the 16S towns
in the State.
The twenty-four senators are all Re-
pnblicnns by pluralitie ranging from
500 to 5,lUO.
The House will stand 220 Republicans to
30 Democrats, with two ties, Marlborough
and Branford. The Republican ma jority
on joint ballot will be 214.
The pluralities on Congressman are re-
markable: Henry, First district, 16,S422;;
Sperry, Second, 13 ,632; Russell, Third,
Z, 500; Hill, Fourth, 15,0SO.