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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
Corn-Brend Is Good Food.
Philadelphia RecOrd.l

The Department Of Agriculture, in some
figures lately published. estimates the
total corn crop Of this country last year
at 2.2S3, 10000 bushels. a figure surpass-
ing the totals Of some former years
which were considered phenomenal. Not
less noteworthy than the immensely OF
the crop Is the fact that while quanti-
ties Of IL still remain unmarketed, they
have been having bread riots I'm Spain,
and thousands are dying Of famine In
India. The moral IS that the people of
Europe and Asia should learn to use
our corn-meal as food staple, and that
our government through its consulates,
should disseminate generally the informa-
ton respecting its cheapness, palatabi-
lity and nutritious quality. which II
promulgated in Germany a few years
az
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
THE FLOOD At CINCINNATI.
Extensive Damage of Various Sorts
Ammonia Plant Burned.


CINCINNATI. O.. February cat s
o'clock tonight the Ohio river was up
60 feet and s inches, and still rising, but
only at the rate Of three-quarters Of an
inch per hour A standstill will I'M
doubtedly be reached before midnight.
The one cheering ray is that Of a quickly
receding food A careful estimate made
tonight puts the number Of families
driven from home at 800 I'm Newport alone
The damage in that city will not fall be-
low $4,000.
All the railroads are still using tenn
porary depots. Very little freight Is
being handled. The Big Four grain ele-
vator has shut down. owing TO Hooded
warehouses, only one Of the eight tobacco
houses held sales to-day. As many
Cincinnati voting places are engulfed,
there promises 10 be great confusion at
the Republican primaries tomorrow. The
riverside schools have been dismissed on
account OF the flooding of school-houses.
The entire public landing Is submerged,
and many of the business-houses can only
be entered by boats
The ground between the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton and Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad tracks. and from Brighton
10 South Cummnsville Is entirely COW
cred with water.
A conservative estimate places the
number Of families I'm the east end of the
city that have been driven from their
homes or to upper stories at 300.
The Falton public school building Is
surrounded by several feet Of water.
The plant of the +. b. Clapp Ammonia
Company. northwest corner Of st. An
drew's and Keck streets Pendleton, was
destroyed by fire this morning. Loss,
$1,000. The building was completely sur
rounded by the food. and the fire-engine
horses had to go through nearly four feet
OF water to get 10 the scene. The
fremen had 10 ride out in skins 10 get
the hose close enough to play on the
flames. The fire was caused by the high
wafer coming in contact with a lot OF
unslacked lime in the building
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
Tobacco Not All Bad.

Tobacco. when abused, is bad master
but il seems. in some cases, to be
valuable servant. 1t IS reported TO De
an antidote against cholera. AT Hamburg
cholera microbes could not exist In the
mouths of smokers. Cigars were maue
up with water containing 10000 choiera
germs TO the cubic inch. There was not
one trace of them after twenty-four
hours exposure 10 smoke from Brazil
Sumatra or Habana cigars. the smoke
OF any cigars kills the microbes. Expert
ments show that fifteen minutes aIler
beginning to smoke. the microbes III tne
mouth are killed BY some THIS may De
regarded as creditable to the microbes;
Another fact established was that none or
the persons employed In the tobacco
factory at Hamburg contracted cholera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
A Gocthe-ScbiIIer Cipher.
CPhlIadeIphIa Record.O

(PhilaQophia KeCOfd.)
The Shakespeare Bacon cipher theory
being in a languishing way it is some
comfort TO learn that a new literary sem
sation has been given birth in Germany,
in the shape of a Goethe-Schiller cipher.
The discoverer Of "Goethe's Secret (as
his book is entitled has ittingly taken
the pseudonym Of p. z. Hamlet. He
found that Schiller, who was a sort of
private secretary to Goethe. wrote all
that illustrious poets works for him,
with the exception Of the first part OF
Faust" But not even the credit Of that
part of the great German masterpiece
(Which would be honor enough Is left to
Goethe. According 10 the malignant =.
L. Hamlet that part of Faust was
written by Leasing
The vital cipher Of all has been found
by Herr Hamlet IN the very last of the
dramatis personae of "Egmont." Goethe's
reputed first work. Arranged in their
secret order the names of the characters
of this play stand thus:
SILVA
CLARCHEN
HERZOG Won ALBA
HIRE MUTTER 0Her MotheD
MACHIAVELL
EGMONT
RICHARD Private Secretary.
II is easy to see, declares Herr Hamlet.
that the last two "ll's" Of 'MachiayelP
are to be used instead Of the initial M"
There then stands exposed TO view the
tell-tale legend: Schiller, EgmonPs-
that is, Goethe's-private secretary"
As II TO confirm this revelation, Egmont
saws TO his secretary in the play: you
can initiate my hand so well, write in
my name"
This cipher issued most presumably as
a clever satire on the Shakespearean
ciphers. has already won the sincere
support OF some of the weak wits Of Ger
many. incredible as such thing may
seem. But the cipherer is always happy
If ne can only find peg on which to hang
a little ingenious speculation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
Sfepped on n Bnnann-Pccl.

The ambulance. with DR.. Labenberg In
charge. was called at $50 o'clock yester-
day evening to Broad and Ninth streets
to attend Mr.. George l.. Haynes, who
had fallen on the street and dislocated his
collar-bone. The gentleman was passing
up the street, and stepping on a banana
peel. slipped and fell heavily to the pave
ment. He was taken to his home, NO.
$500 east Marshall street. The family ply
stefan, DR.. Garcin, was called ana al
last accounts Mr.. Haynes was resting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26

on the same market. they have TO -
about three miles from their regular
place OF business. 10 the yards on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, north OF
Richmond. which are now being used AZ
Richmond quarantine pens.
''T'he owners OF these pens" said tins
broker, who are known as the Union
stockYard Company. aspire 10 have
their pers converted eventually into
union stock-yards. for handling all kinds
OF cattle. sheep, and hogs, as wen on
the establishment OF abattoirs, packing
houses. fertilizer-factories. and Other es~
adjustments incidental 10 the surround
ings OF union stock-ya:6s. Whenever
the Richmond brokers make up tbeir
minds to establish union yards. they ex-
pect to do so under their own charter,
and 10 use their own judgment in select
Ing e. site Their plans. however, are
not yet formulated"
PLACE NOT DEFINITELY CHOSEN.
Although the plans OF tho stock-yards
company have not been definitely set
tied, Il was learned that \ location had
been practically decided upon. and that
the brokers are in communication with
the railroads as 10 the facilities. and In
ducements in the nature OF rates. that
will be made to them.
The yards. Il Is said. will be conducted
on a very liberal scale. end II IL esti-
mated that the profit TO be derived from
the combine will be In the hundreds OF
thousands. Certain II is that the indus
try IS a most important one. and the
scheme Is fraught with great possibilities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
Roston's Fatal Gas.
oBoston Post.)

II has come TO be exceptional that a
night passes without either deaths or
marrow escapes from death by poisoning
with illuminating gas here in Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
n.,...e Against Cecil Rhodes.

PRETORIA. TRANsNAAL. February
%.-The Volksraad to-day passed Ia its
entirety the bill placing the hlgh court
under the volksraad. the ac,lon was pc
lIeved 10 be necessary. In view OF the per-
sistent attempts OF Cecil Rhodes to IN
dermine the republic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
PLACE NOT DEFINITELY CHOSEN.
MANY Go TO the state Convention.

The Richmond delegates TO the State
convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. now In progress In
petersburg. have been going over In
gratifying numbers, beginning with the
initial service on Wednesday evening.
A large number went yesterday, stu
larger will go to-day, and 1t Is expect
ed that the climax VIII be reached To-
morrow. Those who went NJ the carrier
part OF the convention Will return, ana
othors will take their places. and in this
xvav the accommodations viii be opened
10 . much larger representation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company win be given prompt attention.
ana the style OF work and prices WIZ "
sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26

while welcoming the broad fact OF
autonomy being granted to the isianu'
VIII emphasize the necessity OF a search-
ing examination into the details, es
peclaliy the proposal that the Greek
troops shall be withdrawn prior 10 the
Turkish troops. This proposal, the paper
declares. must be considered. unless tne
international forces are ready to replace
the Turkish garrisons. Apart from TINS,
Greece. having extorted settlenlen.
from the Powers. can bow TO superior
force without disloyalty 10 the Hellenic
idea.
1t is presumed that the article in the
Daily News officially embodies the Liberal
views
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
INSURANCE STATEMENT.
PUBsHED ACCOUNTS OF THk STA
MUTUAL FIREINsURANcE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.

ENDING
THE
ST4TE NEW PUBLIC
or FEC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
II.-ASSETS.

ACCOUNT OF BONDS THE uNIrhD STATES AND OF THIS HIS
IN THIS STATE AND OF Al, tsry
R0NDS AND STOCKS. OWNED ABSOLUTELY BY THE COMPANY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26

Preside r. A.
President -
secretary A
ncipalO a.
INV ,Oa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
cnrrnNopeHIp a. CRETE.

VIENNA, February 2.-The statement
published In London that Herr Dekailaya'
Imperial Minister Of Finance, mas beeh
appointed Governor OF Crete Was SEMI
officially denied here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26

Old papers for sale at 2sc. hundred at
Dispatch office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-26
CAPITAL

AMOUNT Of capita subscribed .'''''''S ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
AssHtylATeo TtLs6RAws.

n H. claimed that the recent disas-
irpus FIRE q; London was inccndisry.
senator Hanna has returned towash-
inrton. lie vas apparently in good
health.
The Terre IIauie. Ind. car works. one
II the largest In thecountry. Will changc
hands Jan. !.
\ bowling blizzard struck Cedar Rap
lbs. Ia. last nichj. and the therm0me-
ter fcr % dsz zrccs.
President McKinley's train en- route
.fr1m Canton. O.. e. Washington. killed
a man near Canton.
The Peruvian senate has passed the
.hiu as a. Roman Catholic marriages
already passed by the deputies.
Gottlieb SchWeizcr has been reinstated
as a storckespcr and Eauger in the Mil
voukee internal revenue district.
Robert q. Auen. who played shortstop
Cor Boston last year. has signed a con-
tract To manage the Indianapolis club
In iSgS.
The steamer Cleveland has been
wrecked on Vancouver island in the
Pacific. and twenty-five of her crew
are missing.
The house judiciary committee has
agreed On a bankruptcy till and IL viii
b. reported To- the house this week as
early az possible.
Tramps murdered John Ehret. n
freish; conduotcrscn the Big Four rail
way. nj Bcrca. esurtecn miles west 81
Cleveland. O.. last night
The schocEer Susan p. ThurIow wen;
20 pic,ss On cape Elizabeth. coast Il
Maine. and the captain and fvo men,
bsrs % the crey were lost.
Joseph Ladue. the. pioneer of the
Klondike. was married AZ Plai;sburg.
y. Y. last evening. The bride was Mss
kit;ie Mason. cf Schuyler Fails.
william Montgomery Brown. arch
deacon of the Protestant Episcopal
diocese Of Ohio. has decided 10 accep;
his election as bishop So-adiutoE Q:
Arkansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
LExoW COMMITTEE FOR CHICAGO.
state senator Wants One Appointed Some
Tax Hil,s introduced


Springfield, Iils.. Dec. l6.-Senator As
pinwall precipitated heated debate in
the senate yesterday by moving that
the senate resolve itself into a commit
tee of the whole for the purpose of
discussing the bills now in the revenue
committee. The motion was made just
as the senate was on the point of ad-
journing after a five-minute session.
Ths motion heightened the session a
few minutes. but did not carry and
Dunlap invited the senators to
meet with the revenue committee. Ad-
iourned. Lundin introduced resolu-
ton calling for the appointment of a
I.exow committee to investigate the
Chicago police force.
La Monte introduced a bill in the
house for the taxation Of grain in ele-
vators, warehouses and storage houses,
and all elevator, warehouse or storage
house certificates calling for grain or
showing that any person is entitled to
have delivered to him, her or it, any
such grain. Nohe introduced a bill abol-
ishing the state board of equalization
and creating a state board of tax COM
missioners; also, bill taxing foreign
corporations.
The Republican joint caucus adopted
resolution to the effect that the spe-
cial session shall not adjourn sine die
until it has acted upon the questions
of revenue, senatorial apportionment
and primary elections. Regarding Re-
publican absentees a resolution was
adopted that the steering committee
shall require the attendance of all alb
sent members, not later than Tuesday
next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
THAT COMBINE IN PORCELAIN.
VIII Probably sic Fact Accomplished by
the lat of January.

the lat of January.
New York. Dec. i6.-The truth Of the
report received from -. Louis yester-
day that the principal stamping COM
parties and porcelain and Japannel
ware companies in this country are 10
b. consolidated is admitted by the ofi-
cials of the large companies in this city
Details of the consolidation have not
been completed. As they relate To- mat
ters 20 minor Importance u is more
than probable that the consolidation is
o. BE- completed before Jan. !.
The trurclai Manufacturing company.
~ this city. Is mentioned as being In
the combine. hut the officers declined 10
either admit or deny the truth of the
report. The capital involved IL $1,000
eco. An official of a stamping company
said the reason for the consolidation
was the ruin0us competition that is now
going On for trade
New York. Dec. ie-The Commercial
Advertiser says: The much-discusscd
consolidation of the three biscuit and
cracker companies. thc result % the sue
cessfui attempt of the American Biscuit
company to cut into the New York bus
iness " the New York Biscuit company.
has been effected. An official % the
New York Biscuit company admitted IL
yesterday. and his words were Corrob0r-
ated by an official cf the American
rlf1fnnV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
Powers of the q = woriS.

kiel, Dec. Is.-Thc German
cruisers, Grafton and Deutchland, =,
sailed for Chinese waters today.
There was . great demonstration as
the vessels departed. The kaiser.
accompanied by his brother, Prince
He1ry, went aboard the DeutehIand.
Paris, Dec. I6 The Gaulois prints
an interview with the japanese min-
ister in which he declares Japan will
not take any action in reference to
the German occupation Of Kiao Chou
bay without constituting with the
powers interested in the far east.
Cons'antinople, Dec. l6.-A dis
patch from Athens says the treaty
.of peace between Turkey and Greece
that has been ratified by King George
will be dispatched today by special
steamer 10 Constantiuople.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16

explained the provisions, and said
his object Was to strengthen the
credit Of home and abroad, to
strengthen the treasury and avoid
contraction OF the currency. and to
take the Initial step toward q system
OF security thereof. The bi,i was
subsequently, introduced in the house
oy order Of the committee, prac,i.
cslly IS presented to tie committee
by Gsge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
srINNERs ARE LIKELY TO STRIKE.
Trouble brewing In the New England Cot.
ton NiIls-wintow Glass Workers.

ton MiIls-window Glass Workers.
Fall River. Mass, Dec. 16.-The spirit
Of unrest is strong in the breast of the
operatives of this city over the ap-
preaching reduction Of wages. Secre-
tary Thomas O'Donnell. of the Mule
Srinners' association. says it is the
unanimous opinion Of the spinners
that the reduction should be resisted.
The weavers say they viii expect and
have assurances of financial support
| from Lowell. Lawrence, Lewiston. Man.
chester and other cotton manufacturing
centers. where the operatives under
stand that the battle which is likely To
be waged here is for all New England.
The conference committee of the differ
ent textile unions will meet today and
IL the opinions of the labor leaders as
expressed on the streets may he taken
as an indication of what win be done, a
strike viii b. ordered.
Pittsburc. Dec. l6.-It was said last
night that the fight in the Window Glass
Workers association is likely to be CON-
| plicated by an effort to form an amalca-
nation Of the four trades-biowers
| catherers, cutters and dfa,teners-for the
purpose of Withdrawing from the
knights of Labor and Joining the Amer
| lean Federation Of Labor. proposi-
ton with this erd in view has been
made by n number CT dissatisfied blow
ers and gatherers 10 the cutters and
fiatterers. and asking for a conference
OF the four trades next week
Professor King. Of Olivet tMich.) COL
lege viii be the next United States min
ister 20 Siam. Senator Burrows says
the president will send in his name as
snnn as h.. r.furns to NaShinrfnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
Bucklen's irnica selye,

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped
hands, chilblain5, corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. IL is guaran.
teed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents pc,
box. For sale by Hartz & Ulle.
never.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
NsKsnss s.d psw. Nom,nssei,

Washington. Dec. Is.[The presi-
dent sent i.--e humber Of appoint
"e1'' 10 the senate today. including
many made during the recess, which
hsd eeen announced, and the follow
ing; Joseph McKenns. California,
to 10 associate justice oitho supreme
court OF the United States; Charles
q. DAVIS. Of Illinois, comptroller Of
the currency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16

wsshingtou. nsc. is.-The house
appropriated ssS.co0 for The relief Of
ths Yukon mlners The senate passed
n iiint resolaiiou sppropris;ing y
quarter % q million Tor the sane
purpose. Gage prtsented his hnaa-
Cisl bill 10 the house committee and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
Mcclure Makes a Caustic Speech.

This announcement of the sense of
the resolution and the action OF the
federation was followed up by p. J. Nc
Guircin acoustic speech. and amid much
applause he moved that the president
of the federation be instructed to tele-
Crapt the president Of the organiza-
tion's most solemn protest against
the rurnored appointment Of Paxson.
This motion was enthusiastically sup
ported by many speakers, and was car
ried unanimously. The Paxson reso-
lutions will be reported today. Detroit
during the session put in q strong bid
for the next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
rspul,.,. - ,IoI.i . Caucus.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Populists
have decided To- hold a caucus tonight
Co outline their policies on pending ques-
.tipus They viii oppose the annexation
10 Eiawsii AMI favoT the recognition II
cuban Indar.rdaurg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
Protest Against Judge Paxson.

Whereas. We are informed that J.
ii. PaNson Is to be appointed inter-
state commerce commissioner: and
whereas. J. II. Paxson has shown by his
conduct In resicning the high Office of
chief Justice of the supreme court of the
state of Pennsylvania by telegraph for
the purpose Of accepting an appoint
ment as q receiver OF the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad, and assisting in
wreckinG that company; and whereas,
J. II. Paxson has always shown an in
tense hatred for organized labor and
has on every occasion when an oppor-
tunity presented itself used his official
position 70 injure the interests of wage
earners. as instanced by his action in
descending from the supreme court
bench for the purpose of acting as a
committing magistrate in the case Of
the Homestead strike in order TO throw
the weight OF his judicial position in the
balance against wage-earners, who are
struggling for living wages: therefore.
Resolved. That the executive coun-
cil be instructed TO enter q protest
against his appointment as interstate
commerce commissioner" 1t was
referred TO the committee on resolu-
tions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16

Marshalltown, Iowa, Dec. 16. Fire
this afternoon destroyed the large
wholesale grocery house Of Let's,
Fletcher & Co. The loss is $500, 900;
Insurance two.thirds OF the amo ant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16

Spring field, Dec. l6 The house
vas in session only a few minutes,
and no business was transacted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
III Vice President s..v.n.on Bsck.

New York, Dec. l6 -ES-Vice Pres
ident Stevenson ani wife arrived
from Europe today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, Is and so cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-16
Fight Against An Advertisement.

The discussion of the appearance Of
an advertisement in The Federationist
of Siegel, Cooper & Co. was resumed,
George Warner leading in the fight
against the carrying of the advertise
ment. Insisting that Ii was better to
have the paper refused admission to the
mails than To longer insert the adver-
tisement. Much discussion followed
Several members opposed the violation
of a contract. and at last the matter
was referred to the executive council.
Then came the stir of the afternoon,
when the following resolutionwas taken
up providing for a protest on the part
Of the executive council against the
reported proposed appointment of ]. II.
Paxson to be interstate commerce COM
missioner: