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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-16

year Extreme duIIness prevailed IN
wheat during The GFeQ-eF part Of she -
ternOcn- Directly before noon there was
a sharp and SUCde1 break. December
dropping from y05a1rg01SC 70 which price
IL had gradually declined. TO 91isc.
December WAS bringing 9ssGJl4c at ol1e
Coea started weak at 1kaAc decline. be-
cause Of HE decline in Liverpool and the
large local recei pes-yV1 cars, The weak
ness was extremely short lived.
Shorts were active Bidders all day and
the market WAS firm 70 Une end. Deem
Der ranged from &c TO 2614c, and closed
A4c higher. AZ 265sc-
Oats started We1k. through SV-mpathy
8a.n corr, but buying by sl1rtS and ina
hrmness Of the cash market Currsd the
market IN the opDosi5e direction and kent
II tEat way. December ranged from 1Ss,
g1s5sG tot Is1te, CLOSING 1t44sc highor. at
IN pr5viS-90s. good buying by brokers
representing English houses made tFlt.
market strong carly and was a feature
throughout
The Leading futures ranged as follows:
WHEAT-N0. 2.
open. High | Low Close
Dec 56s;a96f aii56 aaa s539sll$
May ..lSs12qS9 s91sl SIS S94saS9iI
Open. I High. Low. CI0so
8 8ss -. %, a. 3 3A zts ~
May -, s. = - q 2 s0aa557s 5o34 so7sa5oo$s.
oATs-No- .
Open. High. Low Close
Dec Dec - is3 is5 i ii. iiS S5s,3l$zs
May :. l9o24 a Us 2l14 9tzlss 2oag2o75I IA
NESS PoRK-Per Barrel.
Open | High Low close
5ss H. s. s.s s 5.s55#
LARD-Psr 100 Pounds.
open High I Low Close
R 5s6 :. t e t t.3S t t35 * 90
SHORT R1Bs-Per 100 Pounds.
Open. HiEh, Low. Close
F. IS E; e t. e. 5 5 E. e
aNew.
Cash quotations were as follows:
t.9ur-Cuget; quoeably I5c lower.
Whe2t-No- spring, S60S5zSc; No. 8
spnng. 79dS4c: No. 2red 93z,e
% C3n gal--No- 4 Z514qz59sc; No. ? yellow.
0a.s-Nu. 2. 1S16c. No white. f. O. b..
23c; Nc. 8 white. f O. b. 2O144M9c
Rye-NO. 2. 45c.
Bariey--No. 2. nominal: No. s. +. O. b.,
2eutlc; No. l. t. o. b.. 26d35c.
Flax Seed-No. 1. S1.03Q1.06.
Timothy Seed-P71m4, $3.50.
Mess Pork--Per barrel. s7.Sg07S5.
Lard-Per 100 pounds, $4,000 492Iz
Short Fetbs-Sidas Goose), A45Q475.
Sh9ulders-Dry salted I%oXei), 42lQ5c.
Sldes-Short clear CboXed), 47sa5e.
gallon. S1.22
suger5-Cut loaf unchanged.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-16

Gray's Laxative Pellets cure consti-
patton
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-16
BRADsTREET's REVIEW.

@Not included in totals. etc.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-16
SAN FRANCTSCO MINING sTOcKs.

San Francisco. Oct. 15.-The official clos
ing quotations fer mining stocks today
vere as follows.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-16
DOMINION OF cANAD
Amount. Inc. Dec,

Totals outside n. US 52o,ol4, 49, 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS NAMED.
COLONEL GEORGE W. DUNN TO SUCCEED ALFRED
CHAPLIN.

COLONEL GEORGE W. DUNN TO SUCCEED ALFRED
c. CHAPLIN
Albany. Feb 4.-GOvernor Black this morning sent
the nominations OF three Republican members Of
the State Board OF Railroad Commissioners TO the
Senate. and they referred 10 the Com.
mittee Railroads. They were: Colonel George
W. Dunn. of Binghamton to succeed Alfred c.
Chaplin Oem). whose term expires OH March H.
Frank NJ. Baker o! Oswego, TO fill the unexpired
term OF the late Michae Richard. which term
pires next year and Colonel Ashley w. Cole. OF
Brooklyn Colonel Cole nominal ted by Gov
ernor Morton In December 10 fill out Samuel a.
Beardsleys term, which expired on January % last
Governor Black to-day sent In Colonel Coles name
for full term OF nve years from January g. Com
missioner Baker also appointed by Governor
Morton In December last. and his nomination to-
day to carry out the recess appoa fnent made
by Governor Morton.
The Senate Committee on Railroads met after the
session to-day and agreed 10 report favorably these
noMina tions. The report will be made TO the SEN
ate to-mOriOW IL there-iS quorum present, which
IS not likely. II Il not expected that the nomina-
lions will be confirmed until Monday night.
The nominations OF Colonel Cole and Colonel Dunn
will he confirmed without opposition. The nomind-
ton OF Mr.. Baker will be fought 10y the Democratic
Senators but without avail The minority con-
tends that a practical railroad man. such AS an en-
senno,nted 10 succeed Commissioner Richard, who
was a locomotive engineer
George w Dunn is about sixty years old. He was
. brave soldier in the War OF the Rebellion. and re-
hnld two political offices, one as postmaster Of Bling
ho nton and the other as clerk OF the Assembly In
,eoi Eor many years he was q member OF the Re-
nublican State Committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
IN THE UPPER HOUSE.

RICHMOND COUNTY POLICE BILL REcoMMTTTED
GRANTS BIRTHDAY TO BE A HALF HOLIDAY.
Albany Feb 4-when the Senate met to-day the
Committee on Internal Affairs reported faVoraDy
the bill 70 reorganze the Richmond county ponce
force Senator Cantor said that "hen the Dill
passed the Assembly 1t was UNDERSTOOD mat
hearing would be given on 1t by the senate COM
mittee Senator Hig5ie had promised that near
ing would be given yesterday afternoon. and a
delegation had come from Richmond county ac-
cord!ng 70 agreement. but they were not al
lowed TO be heard. He asked that the Dill De re-
committed so that opportunity tor heai'hs
might be had The bill finally recommtted'
with the understanding that hearing "ouiu oe
given next Wednesday afternoon.
The following bills were passed;
Senator Ut D c1Se o OF Civil
Procedure to permit illegtimate children TO lnner
their mothers property. IN case she shd" NA'o ~
Senator GuysvzProvidins for the paving Of 'e-
senator Authorizing the Board OF we ne,
vision and Correction Of Assessments IN Newi orr orr
original grade Of Vanderbilt-ave
Senator Ellsworth introduced bill 10 provide
for a half-hoiday In New-York' Kings ana "es'
chester counties on April e. the anniversary OF
Grants birth and the occasion OF the deoIca'o'
OF his tomb Senator Grady reminded the Repuo-
lcan Senators that last year they refused 10 ao-
iourn over Washngton's Birthday lie wah'eu l.
understood that he would not be detained "e'e o''
April p. Senator Ellsworth said ne neeu nave "o
fear. as the Legislature would adjourn before tha'
date
The following bills also were introduced;
BY Senator Raines-Appropratng sh'VOo LOT nc
erection and equipment Of d bufdhs iot IL 81
ments and Investigations In dairyns al the "'"'e
agricultural station In Geneva. .,
BY Senator Coggeshail-Provding that aucuoh-
eers IN New-York and Brooklyn shall pay Lce"'e
Zee Of $3.50 each.
BY Senator misunderstanding s25o0o ior r e.,
caring and charging the Hth Regiment armo'y !"
Brooklyn
by Senator Misunderstanding that any person
VINO has been retired from active service on tne
tiealth Board OF New-YOrk City and Is now on me
pension rolls shall receive annuity or ont-nh!i
The salary received the time OF his retirement
such sum not to exceed 81 100
by Senator Page-Permitting Arthur T.. Kaulfuss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE.

A. G. Blair. president, Of the Wheeling and Lake
Erie Railroad. in a staterent to stockholders, re-
views the sale of 100000 common stock for better
ments and the Improvement OF the property with
the proceeds but says that 1t needs sidings.
heavier rails. new bridges additional docks at
Huron etc. This will reduce expenses materially.
one thousand cars twelve locomotives nine
new steel bridges 900 tons OF new steel rails. and
ten miles OF s!dngs were built The common stock
was not sold less than the current market price.
The traffic agreement with Sandusky and Hooking
will pay net more than $4,000 per annum An
agreement has also been made with the Cleveland.
on the coal trade. The rcceivership caused by
decreased earnings, gross earnings having de-
creased week since last July. and net having
fallen off very much more than the loss In gross.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE REPORTS
THAT HIS WORK is WELL AND
ECONOMICALLY DONE.

Albany. Feb. 4.-Assemblyman Harry Glen. OF
Seneca County. who is chairman OF the Committee
on Printing submitted to the Assembly to-day the
report OF that committee the result of an in
vestigation of the work of the State Printer Mr..
Glen, In speaking of the performance OF his con-
tract by the State Printer and the report OF the
committee said
II has become the usual thing nowadays at the
opening stage OF the Legislative session. before the
routine business has been entered upon for am
bilious aspirants for fame TO spring upon the As
sembly motions and resolutions ostensibly In the
resolutions. which has been an annual feature
In the Assembly for several years past. provides
for the investigation Of the State printing con-
tract This year 1t made Its appearance on jan
uary IS, under the sponsorship of Assemblyman
Robbins. from Allegany County. Although a ma
lation as 'buncombe." the resolution promptly
adopted. land committee was appointed TO m
printing was being carried out In compliance with
It's terms and the provisions Of law bearing upon
the subject.
and examining number Of witnesses, including
the journal and document clerks OF the Assembly
has now submitted its report to the Assembly.
The report speaks in high terms OF the accurate.
prompt and businesslke manner in which the work
has been performed during the last year. and unan
imously decides that not only have the terms OF
the contract been fully compiled with by the State
Printer. but that work has been done for the ben
eft of the State which the State Printer was not
legally bound perform under the provisions Of
The investigation brought out the fact that dur.
ing the year 1896 there printed 10000 copies OF
reports of departments and committees and more
than 100000 bills. calendars. journals. etc. which
reasonable figures the Controller In making up
his yearly budget only asked for the compare
some few of the reports included in the foregoing
there u.s. OF course, only n limited public demand
but in large majority OF cases the supply was
totally inadequate to meet the requests ior copies
Of these public documents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
ACTION on NETWORK BILLS.
FEATURES OF A BRIEF SESSION OF THE
ASSEMBLY,


ASSEMBLY.
.,,arr reb 4 (snaciaD-The bill introduced by
Mr. Austin Of New-York appropriating $4,000 for
the continuance Of free instruction in the normal
schools Of the State in natural history ana Khured
subjects by the New-York Museum Of Natural
History passed the Assembly this morning Inc
New-York measures which were advanced TO third
reading were Mr. Relnhard's bill authorizing an
increase Of $4,000 In the bonds tor the completion
Of the bridge acros the Harlem River at Third-ave:
A bill OF II. T. Andrews authorizing the making
Of contracts for additional street sprinkling on the
demand Of property-owners Of any street on which
sprinkling is desired demand to be made to the
MAYOR by petition; a measure by Mr. Finn increas-
ing the salary Of assistant clerks and interpreters
in the police of NewYork City 10 500 each
and that Of court attendants TO $500; H. T. An
drews's bill providing for the issuance OF bonds
TO pay for the site on which Fort Washington
Park is 10 be- and another measure by the same
member authorizing the city OF New-York TO issue
bonds for the purchase of land upon which to erect
a new courthouse for the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court.
The following bills introduced:
Mr.. Baker--Directns that the Superintendent Of
Prisons shall employ 100 convicts from May u 10
October Is in the years 1897. 1895 1899 and 1909 In
building roads in the vicinity OF Clinton Prison
ploy portion of the convicts in the state prisons In
niendensS Of pubic instruction is to furnish the
Prison Superintendent with the necessary copy 10
those those districts When are most largely attended by
children of INDECENT parents. Five thousand dollars
is appropriated for the purpose.
BY Mr.. (illleand-FiXing tho rate Of ferrage at
five cents for foot passengers the Riverside and
Fort Lee Ferry. plying between one-hundred and
thirtieth-st.. New-York City and New-Jersey.
BY Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that in New-York
Brooklyn and Buffalo person receiving cert!il-
to show that he has registered shall retain
The same. which certificate is to be signed by the
person receiving II.
BY Mr.. Goodsell-Appropriatin $4,000 for repairs
to the State Armory at Newburg
By Mr. Roche-Prohibiting non-residents and
aliens from holding offices OF profit emolument
under the State.
BY Mr. Glen-Providlng that the person or firm
contracting for the State printing must perform
cnStaninr COO SQUARE feet o. svaa be acos
BY Mr. Hoffman Prohibiting absolutely the sale
Of cigarette within the State
BY Mr. Wison-Providing that all applicants for
Civil Service examination shall be residents and Cit
liens OF the State one year previous to examina-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05

You can't 60 on losing flesh un-
der ordinary conditions without the
knowledge that something is wrong,
either with digestion or nutrition.
If the brain and nerves are not fed,
they can't work. If the blood is not
we'll supplied, it can't travel on its
life journey through the body. Vast
ing is tearing down; SCOTS Emul-
sion is building up. Its first action
is to improve digestion, create an ap-
petite and supply needed nutrition.
Book free.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
TRAVELLERS FOR CALIFORNIA AND JAPAN

Mrs w. II. Osborn. accompanied by Miss Agnes
: brennan Miss Mary II. Lay. OF Buffalo. and
Mrs Josenh Hobson OF Washington, left tais city
for California on Wednesday. In one OF Raymond
g. Whitcomb's special trains In the course OF their
trip Mrs Osborn and her friends Will visit Japan.
The time OF their return Is somewhat indefinite.
T,ii,ornia on The same train. Major Theodore X.
Gibbs and Mrs. Gibbs. Mrs. d. w; Burnham and
maid Miss Mumford. Dr. Anna Luken4, W =.
and Mrs Butler, OF Madison y. j.: me Misses
williamson of Dobbs Ferry; Edward y. Butt. OF
London England and others also left here on
"Wednesday foi Mexico. travelling In q Raymond
Wh!tcomb special train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
ANOTHER CUT IN CORN RATES.

ST. Louis Feb "A sweeping reduction In rates
on corn was made yesterday to Southeastern sea-
board points BY ST. Louis railroads Last week the
Kansas CRY, Memphis and birmingham Railroad
announced a reduction of five cents per 100 pounds
from Memphis TO Interior southeast points and four
cents 10 Southeastern coast points. The ST. Louis
roads have followed suit and the rate from this
CITY 20 the territory named on corn In carload lots
f. reduced from % q cents TO Charleston. Saw
annah Jacksonville and other seacoast points. and
% cents 10 interior points In same territory From
Ohio River TO coast points the rate Is - cents. and
from Memphis u cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
THE JOINT TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION.

sroCK,JOBBING YARNS FROM CHICAGO LAUGHED
AT BY RAILROAD MEN.
The rumors of the dissolution Of the Joint Traffic
Association which reached this city yesterday by
the way Of Chicago caused some amusement to rail-
road men here. The disruption OF the ASSOCIATION
is according this report to be accomplished
within few days owing to the failure 10 maintain
rates Chauncey NJ. Depew. after reading the iurid
renort of the associations coming disbanding, said
with laugh: Il guess 1t isn't as bad as that /
don't know whether some one Is trying 10 pear the
market or whether there Is some otner cause TOT
this story but you safely say that the Joint
Traffic Association isn't going TO be disrupted. 1t
,s here to stay II Is the most effective ana far-
reaching and best system that has yet been de-
v,sed and II will last no matter what stories are
set afoat.'
George r, Blanchard. the Commissioner OF the
association. said Of the report:
There is no foundation for the statements con-
tained in the publication. There Is competition by
the Illinois Central Railroad but that is only an
item or incident NJ. +. ingalls,, president OF the
Rig Four road was here the other day and said
nothing to indicate that he thought as he Is credit
ed with thinking that the association Is In danger
of ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The association has not en-
deavored to pool traffic, and 1t has not failed 10
accomplish its objects, except in some particulars.
as might be expected in undertaking OF Its scope
and novelty There have been no complaints OF
violations OF regulations by the Big -Four or the
Michigan Central. The Boston and Albany Is not
In the association. but II has acted In full sym
pathy with ii. The Pennsylvania has not broken
away. II is adherirg scrupulously to the articles
of agreement. Milton knight has not announced
his withdrawal from the Board Of Managers nor
his intention 10 return 20 his duties on the Wabash
March 10 He authorizes . SPECIFIC denial on
this point George j. Gould said to-day IN answer
TO an inquiry that there was no truth In the state
,nent that he had ordered President Ashley 10
withdraw the Wabash from the association No
admissions have been made that the roads out OF
Chicago were forced TO manipulate rates 10 pro-
tect their interests so far as the pennsylvania Is
concerned Traffic Manager Stewart says there IL
not n word OF truth In the allegations. The only
truth in the whole publication Is the statement
that General Manager Hays of the Grand Trunk
is a brilliant railroad man; that Is conceded
ST Louis Feb. 4.-W. ID. Holiday assistant gen
eral freight agent OF the big Four" Railroad dis
credits the story printed in Chicago this morning
10 the effect that their road had rates on east
bound freight He said: There is absolutely no
truth In the report. far as we arc concerned. !
believe II is gotten up by some one who H. opposed
10 the Joint Traffic Association The association
has only existed one year. ard is as strong as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
FOR AND AGAINST THE SCALPERS.

RESOLUTIONS WHOLLY DIFFERENT ADOPTED IN
BUFFALO AND IN LANSING.
Buffalo Feb AT a mass meeting of the general
passenger and ticket agents Of the transportation
lines In the territory east OF Chicago and 81 LOUIS
and north Of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, inciud-
ing New England held at the Iroquois Hotel here
to-day there being also present representatives
OF the various Chautauqua assemblies In the United
States the Baptist Young Peoples Union OF Amer
Tea and members Of the Transportation Committee
OF the Grand Army OF the Republic. preamble
and resolution were unanimously adopted, In enect
as follows: That there Is now pending pelore
Congress a bill to prevent frauds upon travellers
by restricting the sale OF railroad tickets 10 the
regularly authorized ticket agents Of the various
transportation lines Of the United States that.
whereas the Interstate Commerce Commission mas
frequently referred the business OF ticket scalp
ing a fruitful source Of crime; that, whereas
the passenger officials OF the transportation lines
O! the United States find the scalping ofiices the
greatest bar to the making Of reduced rates for
conventions and assemblies OF educational scien-
inc religious commercial and other bodies OF
similar character. II Is resolved. that IN the IN
terest OF public morals the honest conduct OF the
passenger traffic OF the United States, and IN order
to enable the railroads to comply with reasonable
requests for excursion convention rates the gem
eral passenger agents of the railroads unanimously
pray that Congress will pass the bill upon this
subject before 1t, and so amend the act to
regulate and TO prevent the sale or rail-,
road tickets by all irresponsible and unauthorized
persons.
Chicago Feb 4-The ticket brokers OF this city.
who are more numerous than In any other city IN
the Union were gratifed yesterday 20 get news
from Lansing. which they believe will count strong
iy with Congress In opposition 10 the passage OF the
proposed amendment to the Interstate commerce
The House of Representatives OF the Michigan
Legislature. by unanimous vote. adopted series
fore the United States Senate. The Michigan dele
CATION in Congress is asked to work for the defeat
o the bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
INFORuiTION ABOUT ATLANTIC CITY.

A bureau OF information concerning Atlantic City,
n I the famed all-the-year pleasure and health
resort has been open at the Hotel waldorf all this
,veeL and will continue to-day and tomorrow. The
hureau contains a well-selected collection or Views.
HoatIats itineraries etc. and the representative In
cboree gives all callers thorough insight into the
charms OF this popular spot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
Mr.. BOBARTs TRIP TO WASHINGTON.

Vice President elect Carrot A. Hobart. with his
,amIv and PARTY VIII leave this city for WASH
ing March . at II O'Clock a m. on a special train
from the Liberty Street Station. consisting OF the
private car Atlas. OF President Maxwell Central
railroad OF New-Jersey; private car 'Philadel-
pha' Of President Harris. Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad one dining and one baggage-car Of the
Royal Blue Lane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey

as soon as YOU feel a cold coming on.
This whiskey is pure as ocean air,
and of rare medical virtue. 1t wards
off Pneumonia and Bronchitis By
nipping a cold in the bud. Druggists
and grOcers sell it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
Colored Cover by Alice Barber Stephens

Illustrations in the February LADIES
HOME JOURNAL are by Gibson, Wiles,
De Thulstrup, Taylor, Herford and others.
Stories by Mary E. wilkins, Herbert D.
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tors are Hon. Benjamin Harrison, Parke
Goodwin, Mrs. Talcott Williams, Droch,
Mrs. Rorer, Dwight L. Moody and others.
A complete family magazine with circula-
ton of more than 700, 900 copies each issue.
10 Cents Copy. One Dollar Year
The Curtis Publishing Company Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
The New SMALL SIZE of
CASHMERE BOUQUET
TOILET SOAP
is within everybody's means. Ask for it.

TO try the examination for admission to the bar
without passing the Regents examinations; also
permitting Augustus Appel TO take the examination
for admission to the bar without passing the Re-
gents examinations.
BY Senator Burns-Annexing the property owned
by the village waterworks to the village OF Tarry-
town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-05
GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE ORDERED.

Chicago, Feb limited States Circuit Judge
Sanborn yesterday In chambers at St Louis. at the
request Of Attorney-General Harmon, entered
orders authorizing the Government to forecose Its
liens upon the Kansas Pacific. extending from
Kansas CITY 10 Denver. and known branch
OF the Union Pacific, also the Kansas Central from
Ieavenworth to Mitonvale. Kan. ls3 miles. Hiram
p Dillon OF Kansas appointed master to
conduct the sale The Courts orders were sent by
spccial messenger TO Topeka 20 he recorded.
The Kansas Central went into the hands of a re-
ceiver in 1899 and tho Union Pacific holds 100000
Of its stock and bonds.