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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER.

Chicago, November IA, 1896
Wheat fluctuations continue wide
something to be expected after such an
advance and with the supply and demand
position as usual The speculative inter-
est, however is broadening 1t continues
to be the fact that there is practicaIIv
no leadership to the market for the rea-
son That none is possible While there
is more or less talk of manipulation.
there is no real belief in any and no
reason for any such belief. The market
mas been leading the SPECTATORS and so
far those who have essayed to lead The
market have not profited by their efforts.
Tho operator who has assumed that
there was some powerful influence to tail
AFTER has been bitterly disappointed
Inc most successful trader has been the
one who has operated within his means
on the bull side of the market
Developments of the week were the
springing up of a surprising milling de-
maAd at Chicago, the continuance of the
drouth in India, and the falling Off or
the movement from first hands west ana
northwest Nothing was more remark
able during the week than the large cash
wheat business done at Chicago showing
mat speculation was retarding rather
than fastening the advance.
We seem to be entering upon q condi-
ton of things we have not had for
years, to-wit: A general shortage deyel-
oplng itself from every exporting country
whlch operators in America have been
STOW 10 believe and have considered much
OF the news as manufactured. They are
now giving 1t more attention and con-
siueidtlon' Argentine reports a possible
surplus OF only 100000 bushels, and fur
S e says that grave apprehensions are
ielt over the possible damage by locusts
III the river Platte country. This is not
only reported from Liverpool but comes
uirect from Rosario, which says that To-
eSs ~ nave already consumed one-third
VI the wheat crop and they are still AT
WORK, Russian and French seeding is
reported In serious condition. and in
isct al the news from foreign points is
Oh the same character and can NOT but
Excite grave apprehensions as to the fu-
a, ot prices as 1t appears more than
uspehd on this country for a large part
ot thelr supplies. We see nothing to hin
uer further advance in wheat based
o. a supply and demand theory. we
OF course. will have setbacks and advise
careiul buying on breaks, as from Mi
appearances the end has not been
reached. en
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
ROAD WILL BE OPENED TUESDAY
Great Northern VIII Then Run
Trains East and West.

Seattle, Wash, Nov 22-vice President
Samuel Hin and Chief Engineer Stevens
OF the Great Northern arrived in Seattle
tonight. They are west Fastening the
work OF repairs on that road consequent
upon the recent storm and flood damage.
At Skykomish Hin and Stevens crossed
the river In rowboat and came on to
Seattle on a work train. Tonight Mr..
Hsl said that the road would be in shape
again Tuesday for overland trains. To
this statement Chief Engineer Stevens
also gave assent. The recent storm. Mr..
Hill stated, had been the most disastrous
TO property from the Rocky mountains
west since 1854 He expressed the belief
that so many railroad bridges going out
In the Cascades was due more to people
throwing trees and logs into the stream.
resulting In jams, than to very high
water Had the streams been clear of
such debris. he thinks nothing like the
damage to bridge property would have re-
suited.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26

mysterious expedition which Is being ar
ranged by the Royal Niger company.
which has armed 1000 natives at Lokima.
on the river Niger, and at Ibe, on the
Benke while about 30 British officers
have sailed to take command OF this
force. The officers of the Niger com
pany maintain silence respecting the
destination OF the expedition, which is
believed to be either against the rebel
lious Lorian tribe or to restore order in
the sultan of Sokoto's dominions.
The French and German newspapers ex-
press great alarm, suggesting that the ex-
petition is a second Jameson affair, the
IDEA being to encroach upon the German
and French spheres of influence. The
trouble in the empire of Sokotos, which
is the largest and most populous in all
the Soudan, and which is under the con-
troll of the Niger company, calls attention
to the negro adventurer Rabah, who from
being slave OF zober Pasha has become
chieftain OF the central Soudan. having
conquered sultanate after sultanate. He
lives in barbarous splendor, and 1t is re-
ported he now intends to invade the en-
pire of Sokotoos, which being within the
British sphere probably led to the forma-
ton of their expedition.
The Niger territories are administered
by the Royal Niger Company under a
royal charter covering about 800 900 square
miles. and contain population varlously
estimated at from 10000, 900 to 40. 100000.
had News From Liberia.
The news from Liberia Is also very un-
satisfactory. Natives Of Sierra Leone,
the British colony, have been maltreated
and their houses have been destroyed by
citizens Of the negro republic AS a ie-
suit, two British gunboats have been sent
to Monrovia. the capital OF Liberia, to in
sist upon reparation. In the meanwhile
the British maliboats calling at Rocktown
and Grand Hasa are not allowed to COM
municate with the shore. The Liberan
navy, one small steel gunboat OF $50 tons.
has had the audacity to fire upon one of
II. M. maiboats. The shot went wild
and the mailboat, on returning to Eng
land. placed the matter in the hands of
the British government, and further de-
velopments are anticipated"
General Comment.
1t Is announced that the colonial bac-
teriologlst has discovered the m;crobe OF
the rinderpest. which has beer scourslng
south Africa.
If the reported resignation of Sir Drum
mond-Wolff, the British ambassador at
Madrid, turns out to be correct, Michael
Herbert, formerly of the British embassy
at Washington, now secretary of the en-
bassy Of Great Britain at Constantinople.
| may be sent to Madrid.
A party OF rs cyclist champions sailed
for New York on the st. Paul today They
include Linton, Dubois and Rumsden-
Bouge of Italy and Hale Of Ireland. They
are all to take part In the tournament at
Madison Square garden.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
PROTECT THE SUGAR INDUSTRY
Nebraska Convention Prepares Res
OlurIOns OF Tnat Tenor.

Nebraska Convention Prepares Res
OluIons OF Tnat Tenor.
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 2O-The state con-
vention of the Nebraska Sugar Beet
Growers association has passed resolu-
lions In favor or the United States pro-
ducing its own sugar and properly pro-
tecting the now Industry. The matter is
attracting much attention In Nebraska.
j. G. Hamill, secretary of the Norfolk
Beet Sugar company of Nebraska, who is
In Omaha today made the following
statement
Il have read the resolutions passed at
the beet sugar convention at Grand
Island this week. and fully concur in
that relative to the future national leg
islation In producing our own sugar In
America. / am absolutely satisfied In
my own mind that there can be no fur
Their development Of the beet sugar in
dustry In this country II the sugar trust
Is to be permitted to frame the next sugar
schedule of the expected new tariff bill.
Their interests and those of the Amerl-
can producers are directly antagonlstic.
and l sincerely trust that the representa-
uves of Nebraska will see to 1t that the
sugar trust Is not permitted to throttle
II not destroy the present promising flu
ture for the rapid development of the
beet sugar industry throughout the Unit
ed States, and especially in this western
country where 1t would mean so much
to all classes. and especially to our farm
ers and wage earners. We have passed
through the experimental stages and with
national legislation of the right charac-
ter firmly believe there will be millions
OF dollars invested in the industry with
In a short period"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
BEST PURSE OFFERED FIGHTERS
COrbett and Fitzsimmons Have &c.
900 Thrust at Them.

Boston, Nov. 1y.-Warren Lewis. presi-
dent of the Greater New York Athletic
Club, came on from New York today and
made his offer to Corbett tonight, at the
same time wiring Fitzsimmons In San
Francisco.
Lewis offered to put up a purse OF
$4,000 for glove contest before the club
on or about January IA. The two fighters
must. however, make a deposit of $25O(
each on December Is, which will go to
the club In case neither appears. but II
one appears then he takes the forfeit
and Lewis takes the loss. He will Ie-
posit $4,000 with AL. Smith as soon as the
men accept this offer.
Corbett stated tonight that he would
announce his decision on the three off
efs tomorrow night. AS nothing has
been heard from Stuart, the offer OF
Lewis is the best so far. Lewis hopes
to receive an answer from Fitzsimmons
In the morning.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
THE MARKETS by TELEGRAPH

Chicago, Nov 21--A sudden jump of &c per
bushel in the price of wheat during the course
of the first 10 minutes trading was great sur
prise. The early was so distinctly bear
ish that an immediate heavy decline would
have seemed perfectly natural and the crowd
would have approved 1t. Instead of this Deem
Der wheat closed yesterday at 75kQ75ssc. did
not sell lower at the opening than 75Ac, and in
~ minutes thereafter up to 76Ac. A dis
patch from Bombay said that a good rain had
fallen there and throughout the Deccan and
that prices of grain were rapidly falling. Fur
ther details OF the rain in India from Alfalfa
bad described the widespread area succored
by the rainfall and the prospect of a continu-
ahce ana further extension. The effect of that
news upon the Liverpool market caused a de-
cline of 21sd below yesterdays close.
Close: December wheat. 1850: corn, 267sc
oats oats 2l%c. Receipts: Wheat 1900. 272,-
OOO oats 26i. 900.
Portland Wheat.
Portland. Nov 21.-wheat-walla waIla, soa
sic; Valley, S3GS4c.
San Frnncisco Grain.
San Francisco, Nov MISUNDERSTANDING
Sl.45@l46h for No. 1 and sL47ls01.4sa for
choice; milling. sL52hqL57h.
Soc; brewing, S0GS2hc
oats-white, s11Oa1.so; black, for feed. s5c@
si,oe; black, for seed, s1.2oQ1.s5; red. for seed
Metal Quotations.
New York. Nov 2L-Bar silver, CSC.
Copper-Steady; brokers' price Sil5
Lead-Steady; s2.75.
Live Stock.
Chicago. Nov. 2i.-Cattle-common to prime
native steers sold at 49, S5G4 So with sales large
at ShZoa4sO; cows and hefers. s2d3; fat
METERS, sSlO4375; bulls sl7593.75.
common to prime droves of hogs sold at s33
4-oO' the bulk going at 50. 1903 So
sales were made Of inferior sheep at s150.
common 70 medium gross, $3.50G3.60: good
sheep. N-s0qs' and choice focks at ss1Oq3 49,
Lambs sold at s3qi.3O for poor to best and good
sales Were made of feed lambs at 49, 5Oa3 So
and feeding sheep at s2.SOa3.
1900. '' S"eep
Packing House Products.
Si15: ribs, 1897 "
miscellaneous.
New York. Nov. 2.-Hops-Firm.
Wool-Steady.
Petroleum-Firm
Sonee-Steady; spot Rio weak and nominal
Susar-haw, quiet and steady; fair refining
use; centrifugal, SO test 3Ac: refined o,,iat
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
RUSSIA SHOWS SUDDEN CHARITY
Oners Grain to SufferinR India .rd
English Are suspfcious.

London. Nov. N.-The situation In In
Ola causes the gravost concern. Lord
George Hamilton. secretary for India
In what the newspapers declare to be a
remarkable speech. has admitted that
72,ooo.ooo people are now affected or
threatened with dangerous scarcity
though 1t is thought the government has
some prospect Of coping successfully with
the situation.
Tne unusual action OF the Russian
newspapers In appealing for subscr,n-
lions for the relief OF the HIndoos Is ra-
garded here with considerable suspicion
especially as 1t is suggested the Russian
government should superintend the buv-
Ing and dispatching Of grain to India
The newspapers hint that the MAIN
spring OF such action is likely To no
found In political rather than in chart
table motives.
The St. James Gazette. after no,n,,ra
out the absence OF a British fund ana
confessing suspicion OF the Russian mo-
tive. says: THE moral effect can hardly
help being bad. especially II Russian
esents distribute the money In India"
Tne Berlin National zeitung. comment
ens upon the AFFAIR. remarks: THE fam
me has given the Russians the opportu-
nifty OF Recommending themselves to the
hinooo4 - helpers in times of need ana
- eeus niends, whereas Great Brit
AN - npotent as soliciting aid from
II ysterioas Expedition.
treet deal Of excitement has been
west African circles by a
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
VANDERBILT NOT OUT FOR OFFICE
A story Which the Millionaire De
cIares liz Utterly False.

New York, Nov 2O.-Chauncey M De-
pew said today:
"The grotesque story that William X.
Vanderbilt had contributed $3.50, 600 to the
republican campaign fund has been au-
thoritatively contradicted by the treas
urer of the national committee The Cos
sip mongers. however. are not content
to have so toothsome a morsel snatched
at once from their mouths. Accordingly
they have now revived the story In a
new form. Something or other, they say,
which Mr.. Vanderbilt did or said is so
appreciated that he is to be rewarded
with a high foreign mission. The story
having been brought to Mr.. vanderbit's
attention. he at once said he had not the
remotest idea anything was to be offered.
but that If 1t were offered him, he would
refuse to accept It; that there was abso-
lutely no office In the gift of the presi-
dent that under any circumstances he
would accept
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
SEAL HERDS WILL GO ANYHOW.
David Starr Jordan Hopes for Better
Protection.

Washington, Nov. 2O.-Professor David
Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stan
ford University. member of the Boring
sea commission. had another conference
today with Assistant Secretary Hamlln
on the subject of his forthcoming report
The professor declined to discuss at leng h
questions involved in the investigation Of
the commission in advance of the report.
1t was his opinion however, that the
Paris award has proven ineffective in
preventing the wholesale slaughter OF
seals, which must result in time, In prac-
tically DISCRIMINATING the herds. The in
hibition of the use of fire arms and the
substitution of spears had not resulted
In the good expected, and on the whole
the situation was not altogether encourag-
Ing to friends of the seal The professor
confidently expected, however, that the
investigation just concluded by our own
and the British commissioner would re-
suit in a better general understanding
of the subject, and willingness on the
part of all concerned to do whatever Is
found needful to prevent humiliation of
the seal herds.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
HAD AN uNsAvoRY REPUTATION.
HuIPs Record Out In the West Was
Bad One.

Mankato, Mimi, Nov. 19.-John Hard
castle Hull. when asked tonight as to
the truth of the Seattle dispatch con-
corning his record there and in Califor-
MIA, admitted that he had been confined
In San Quentin prison, but beyond claim
ing that the manner In which his incar-
ceration was brought about was outra-
geous, would say nothing. He also ad-
mitted that he had been an inmate of
Wards Island insane asylum in New
York. He denied that he had gotten
$1,000 from a Seattle cashier, or that he
had embezzled In Alabama. He now
states that his memory has fully return
ed, and that he can remember everything
that has occurred since he left Alabama
last June.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
GOODWIN SUIT is WITHDRAWN.
The Actor Can't he In Court to Give
1t Personal Attention.

San Francisco, Nov. 19.-This afternoon
the suit for divorce instituted by Nat
Goodwin some time ago was withdrawn
When asked for explanation, Mr.
Goodwin said that the only reason he
could give was that his professional en-
gagements would prevent his being here
to give his personal attention to the
matter.
Mr.. Goodwin on his arrival from Aus
tralia today was the recipient of numer-
Gus congratulatory kilograms from pronll-
nent men in the east. Among them was
one from Joe Jefferson stating that Re
would forward Goodwin the wig he wore
as Bob Acres in 1.-THE Rivals"
Goodwin is shortly to produce 1.-THE
Rivals" here.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
CLOSE VOTE IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Republicans Have Some Oaicer.
Populists Have Others.

fankton, s. D., Nov. 20.--The vote In
this state Is only complete on congress
The totals are: Republicans. 40.s $40: nom
ulists. 1889. Several contests are in
progress. and these may change the re-
suits.
On the republican state ticket the lieu
tenant governor, secretary of state. treas
urer. commissioner of public lands. audi
tor and superintendent OF schools are
elected. The governor is still In doubt.
The official canvass will be made Decem-
Der 8.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
HANNA CAN BE MADE ELIGIBLE.
Treasury Secretaryshfp Not Put Be-
yond His GRASP.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. I'm. A Hanna
stated to an Associated Press reporter
today that the alleged interview with
him sent from this city by the United
Press, making him say he Is ineligible
for the portfolio of the secretary of the
treasury. said: 1T Is pure fake"
While there has been some talk In regard
to Hanna being barred from the treasury
secretaryship by reason Of his CONNER
cial interests 1t is held by well-informel
persons that the law bearing on the sub
ject does not apply to internal commerce
and should 1t be decided that It does bar
Hanna there are numerous ways In which
the objections could be removed.
General Horace Porter of New York
was visitor at Hanna's office today A
long conference was held 1t Is rumored
Porter will be appointed secretary of war.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
IN MEMORY OF COLONEL HARTLEY.


Costly Memorial Tablet Placed I'm n
York, Pa, Church.
York, Pa, Nov. 19.-Under the direction
of the Yorktown chapter of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution impress
sive ceremonies were held here today in
memory of Colonel Thomas Hartley, an
illustrious revolutionary soldier and
statesman who was conspicuous In the
continental army, and who served as con-
gresham through the first six sessions
OF congress. A costly memorial tablet was
unveiled today in st. Johns Protestant
Episcopal church, notable gathering OF
citizens and military participating.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
AN lNciTEMENT TO MANsLAueHTeR
Construction Placed on sneecb
Made by Emperor William.

London, Nov 20.-A Berlin dlspatch IN
the Daily Mall says:
According to the Tageblatt. Emperor
william, while speaking to an officers
gathering, advised them to do their drink
Ing In their own mess rooms. and not to
venture Into public places at tho risk of
rows when they were tipsy But IL they
were attacked they should not hesitate
to use their arms.
This statement" says the Mail dis
patch, increases Indignation and the
radical members of the reichstag pro-
nounce 1t an Indictment to mansiaugh-
ter"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
ASK MERCY FOR A TRAIN WREckER
President Cleveland and G. Il. Hunt
inGton Apply to Governor Budd.

Sacramento. Cal. Nov. 20.-Governor
Budd received today from President
Cleveland personal plea for the COM
mutation OF the sentence In the case OF
Salter d. Worden, under sentence of
death for train-wrecking in Yolo county
during the year OF 1894. The wreck re-
suited In the death OF three soldiers. The
president states as ground for his in
terest In the case that while a resident
of New York state. before hts elevation
to the presidency. he had formed a great
friendship for Salter D. Wordens moth
Ell, music teacher.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
| AWFUL FIRE DAMP EXPLOSION.
Tbirty victims Taken From . Col
Ifery Mt Westphada.

Berlin, Nov. ia fire damp explosion
occurred in the colliery at Retckling-
hansen, Westphalia. Twenty-Five bodies
have been recovered. Forty or so men
are known to be still entombed.
Eventually all but five men were res
cued the total number killed is about
M
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
THE MILITARY PARK DEDICATION

Report OF Chfcumauga and Chatta-
noogn Exercise to De Had.
Washington, Nov. 20.-The public
printer has just completed the report
OF the Joint congressional committee OF
the dedication of the Chicamauga and
Chattanooga national military park All
the exercises and speeches Of the dedica-
ton and proceedings of three great army
societies In attendance are given ct
length.
There are 3S full-page illustrations and
a map of the park and Its approaches.
Copies can be had from senators and rep
resentatives
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
DUBOIS CHANCES FOR ELECTION.
Idaho Politicians Believe the Fusion
Legislators May Support Him.

Boise. Idaho, Nov. 19.-The senatorial
situation In Idaho Is complicated by an APP
parent revolt among the populists against
the candidacy Of Judge Clagett. George
A. Williams, one of the leaders of the
party, is here. He says Ciagett will not
be the choice of the caucus. williams
himself may be a candidate. Dubois
friends have hopes of his election as there
are said to be several men elected on
the fusion ticket who will vote for him
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
BOISE, NAMPA & oWYHEE RAILROAD
Work of Laying Track Has begun
BrIdGe to De built.

Boise, Nov 19.-Work has begun laying
track on the Boise. Nampa & Owyhee
railroad. Operations were stopped before
election, but have now been resumed
The road is graded as far as Snake river
and the steel bridge across the stream is
to be built at once. The rapid develop
ment of the mines in Owyhee county
makes it necessary to get the road fin
ished, as mining timbers and fuel are
in great demand. being very scarce In the
vicinity of the mines.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
AFFECTING OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
Orders Lately Issued From the De-
partment at Washington.

Washington, Nov. 10. Army orders:
Major Lewis ]. lesson, granted four
months leave of absence; First Lieuten-
ant George Code. relieved from Missouri
military academy. Mexico. Mo-. as a re-
suit of discontinuance OF institution; the
army retiring board convened at st.
Keogh, Mt. is dissolved and a new
board with Major Ezra Woodruff, sur
geon, as president, Is convened; Captain
John Kinsie will report TO the retiring
board at Fort Keogh.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
EXPRESS EMPLOYE ASKS DAMAGES
Sihms to Have Been Falsely A.
cused by the Company.

St Louis. Nov. ia suit FOR ,zo ooo
damages was filed against the American
Express Company today by Augustus @.
Graulich, who was brought into the not
ca express robbery case of October. 1895.
ov the company filing suit against him
iast March to recover s22. 500, the amount
stolen.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
WINCHESTER ARMS WORKS START
orucr From the Government Tor
100000 Lee RfHes

New York. Nov. ia special to tho
Wcrld from New Haven, Conn. saws.
Inc Winchester Repeating Arms Com
pany announced today that they expect
ed an order from the United States gov
eminent for 100000 Lee army rifles. lis
WIN start up the works to their full ca
pacity.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
WEYlER HAD AN ARMY OF 10000
Marched with Them I'm Cubn, and
Won't Do So Again.

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 19.-Advices of an
Official nature received by tonight's boat
from Havana say that on last Sunday
night Weyler was encamped on the Es-
trada cattle pasture, three miles from
Sarva. province Of Pinar del Rio. He had
$1,000 men with him. Nothing has been
heard from him since
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26

Paris Nov. 19.-The Journal today says IL
understands that in consequence of the debate
ON the Dreyfus case In the chamber OF depu-
ties yesterday, Minister of Justice NJ Darlan
has instructed the public prosecutor to reopen
an inquiry into the affair.