davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-20
$l,74O,8l7-I421zp.c D. g.


Knives to the value of per cent of imposta-
tions, duty would be 35 per cent.
Knives to the value of Ga per cent of impor
tations, duty would be l421s per cent.
The duty on pocket cutlery for some years
prior to 1860 was "a per cent ad valorem.
From 1860 to 1890 it was 50 per cent ad va
loren, with the exceptions of a short time
during that period when it was 45 per cent ad
valorem.
The Mckinley tariff averaged about 91 per
cent ad valorem.
The Wilson tariff averaged about 81 per cent
ad valorem
The proposed Dingley tariff will average,
based on the importations of 1856, 1927 per
cent ad valorem on 94 per cent of all knives
imported during that year.
The equivalent ad valorem duties on the fol-
lowing popular description of knives under
the Mckinley bill, Wilson bill and proposed
Dingley bill, are as follows:
McKin- Wilson Ding
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-20
Blood

Your nerves will be strong, and your
sleep sound, sweet and refreshing.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure blood.
That is why it cures SO many diseases.
That is why so many thousands take it
to cure disease, retain good health, pre-
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-20
slIree

Blood means sound health. With pure,
rich, healthy blood, the stomach and di-
gestive organs will be vigorous, and there
will be no dyspepsia. Rheumatism and
Neuralgia will be unknown. Scrofula and
Salt Rheum will disappear. With pure
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-05-20

Hale's Honey of Horehcund and Tar acts
like charm on the throat and bronchialtube
Use it before it's too late. Sold by druggists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-20
MORE! MORE! MORE!

In this table the line, Pensioners demanding
incrosse," will be noted. There are 255. $40
pensioners drawing millions upon millions n
year from the Government, who do not Think
that they are eating enough and who demand
more. In the pension business the cry is always
"Morel more! morc!" The record of the Pen.
sion Bureau is a record of constantly increasing
expenditures and constantly increasing rolls.
Look at these figures since 1888:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-20
NUMBER OF PENSIONERS.

Study these figures, bearing In mind that
every year the war 10 one year further of and
that every year in increasing ratio death de-
pIetes the ranks Of those persons entitled to q
pension. Pension COMMISSIONS Green B. Raum,
In his report for the year ending june 80, 1891,
computed the average deaths DER thousand of
soldiers at II and tho average deaths per
thousand Of widows Of soldiers at 80. The
rate, Of course, ia much higher now. By tho
law of nature It Increases annually.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-20
WHO ARE ENTITLED TO PENSIONS.

Let US take up next the laws under which PEN
sions are granted. There are two sets OF such
laws relating to the pensioners of the war OF the
rebellion. The FIRST are known as the general
pension laws and the second as the dependent
pension act of 1890. Under the general pension
laws the following persons arc entitled to PEN
slons for services in the war Of rebellion:
First-Anyo nncer OF the army. including regulars.
volunteers, and militia. or any ofioer In the navy or
Marine Corps. or any enlisted man. however ON.
ployed. In the military or naval service OF the United
states. or in itS Marine Corps. whether regularly
mustered or not. disabl d by reason OF any wound or
injury received, or disease contracted. while In tho
service OF the United States and in the line of duty.
second-Any master 8 'rving on a %gunboat. or any
Pilot, engineer. sailor. or other person not regularly
mustered, serving upon any gunboat or war weasel OF
tho United States. disabled by any wound or injury
received, or otherwise ineapAcitAtcd. while In the line
Of duty, for procuring his subsistence by manual la
Dor.
Thlrd-Any acting assistant or contract surgeon
disabled by any wound or injury received or disease
contraotsd in the line OF duty while actually per
forming the duties OF assistant surgeon or acting as
siStant surgeon with any military force in the neld.
or In transitu. or In hospital.
Fourth-Any provost marshal deputy provost mar
shall, or sAEellinE omesr disabled. By reason OF any
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-20

DeSk Bhsw New on.
Call 1t 10 Stone Ct, ASEt Produce Exchange. ana
see the nsW styles In dSaks. HAls Oo.-A5N
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-20

bTiLL fENsiON buhhhEb MULTIPLY.
Liberal as are tho pension laws. the cry is,
make them still more liberal. Liberal as Is tho
lon to the benoiciaries OF Its bounty. the cry
10 still for more. Not n session OF Congress
passes but schemes innumerable in addition TO
the special pension laws are proposed. They
are to increase the pension fund, TO let in moro
pensioners. 10 make more lax still tho laws by
which persons who have been unable to obtain
pensions under liberal law may obtain them.
Some OF the propositions made by these raiders
ON the Treasury arc startling. Without a
twinge OF conscience Senators and Represen-
tatives have introduced bills that would eat
up millions upon millions OF tho Government
revenues and have openly advocated these bills
when they were attacked The character OF
these bills Is well worthy Of thought new.
At the extra session OF tho present Congress
moro than 800 pension schemes alone were In
trod uced In the shape OF bills for enactment. OF
course they didn't get through, but the condi-
lions that governed tho first session OF tho
Fifty.ffth Congress were extraordinary. and
that may explain some OF them at least Out OF
these 800 bills further to bleed the Government
THE Sun reporter selected at random thirty.
and then left the Senate document room 10 In.
Spect his draw. The frat was a bill introduced
In the Senate by Mr.. Allen Of Nebraska. 1t was
known a. Senate Bill 81. IL was entitled " A
bill granting . service pension TO soldiers, sail
ors. marines, an thoir widows and orphans and
- u.1.nttu.ta India paI. An. Al, tU N .
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
ANOTHER BIG FIRE.

John Wanamaker's Great Store Attart.a
 by fiames-Empioyes OrganIze a flr,
 brigado SIX Hundred Strong -Dropped
 Dead from Exciuemsat-Two Firem,,
 Injured.
 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26-The most disastrous contiagration that has wis. tied this city in recent years started shortly before seven o'clock Tuesd ay morning in the rear of the basement of the big grocery store of Hanscom Bros., 1917 Market street and before the flames were under con. trol property amounting in value to s2, 300, O0o or more had been destroyed
 The flames spread to the great store of John Wanamaker
 Mir. Wanamaker yesterday afternoon estimated his loss, principally by va. ter, at Sl00.000 He carries his own insurance. When 1t was feared that his tablish ment would also be doomed, 600 of the employees were or. ganized into brigades, and under MT. Wanamaker's personal direction they began preparing for the worst The fire was con fined to the roof and tow. CT, however, because of the courage ous work of the firemen.
 The lunch rooms in the establish ment were thrown open to the fire. men and the employees, and hot coffee was served to the ire workers.
 John A. Felt, who was employed at lvins, Deitz & Magee's carpet store No. 1917 Market street, a half block from the scene of the fire, dropped dead While the flames were raging near by the work of carrying out goods was started and it was while as- sisting in that work that Felt dropped dead. Excitement is belle yed to have caused his death.
 In the midst of the excitement and while the engines were engaged ID this conflagration, two other alarms came from other sections of the city. One at l0:50 d. m came from Ninh and Arch streets. and the other st ll:25 o'clock came from Front and Callowhill streets. Both these hres' happily, were extinguished with slight damage.
 Mrs. Sarah Hill. janitress of the building 1912 Hilbert street, when was in the burned block, occupied tne fourth story back room with her '"c children, Mary, aged Is years, anu Adam, aged l2 years. All were asieep when the fire started, and were res cued just in time to save their lives
 The two firemen who were inJarea by the falling walls, while engaged ih fighting the fire from Hilbert street, were: Wm. K. German, aged 5S yeaf'' assistant foreman of engine compan! No. 1, and Frank Piper. 35 years ol age, hoseman. German was seVeie! injured about the head and burned on the neck by flying embers, and fipe. was struck on the back by faiiins bricks and had his shoulder contuse''
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
DESTRUCTIVE FLamre

An sik-s'"ry structure in Chica,.
 shs seriously Injured, sess fe
 Whom were Bremen. .n', even Of
 Whom Win Probably Die fro,,, "ree q
 iuries-torty Fires in Chic.~ hetr u.
 Day. h On.
 CncAGo, Jan. 27.-Durinc a.
 tive fire Tn the six-story strne,fuc l96, l9s, 200 and 2o2 Monroe s,sse sufe aI cupied exclusively by wholeSals G. last night, ten persons were sa. ns injured, seven of whom Were Three of them will probably dis ea
 The structure with its contan,.
 almost entirely destroyed bv "s flames. and the property of u h. Williams, is damaged to the ex,.h N. sl5o,oo0. All the losses are fnu. fu' d cred by insurance. GOV
 The fire originated on the srs, of the building, which is oeenr;.s' sVOf the ursburger Bros. When su d; g cred flames were bursting fra~ dozen windows and within n . utes the west half of the build;n. mn enveloped. A fire wall divid'..ss "A building m the center, but if n.,. 'as forded temporary barrier for a a'' flames. 'ae
 The elevator shaft for the yves, k, was the first to catch, and tine a." spread rapidly over the strn,.,a" The upper two stories of the west s'.n fell upon the adjoining bnila;aA which is but four stories high. Fsams the roof of this structure two fire ean panies were directing the stream. ', water into the building, and sevs,.1 of the tiremen were buried undsr ,s. debris when the wall fell p.a warning not been given, it is nroh. ble that both companies would h.r. been lost. Most of the fireman ~ the roof reached point of sas.,r before the wall tum bled, and tbo.. who were caught escaped the bulk q, falling bricks They were carried from the roof in an uuconsciou. con dition by other firemen and removsd to hospitals. Some spectators v.,. slightly injured by falling bricks bu, only three serious enough to reoui,. the service of ambulances to remov. them to their homes.
 There were about forty fires in Chi. cago yesterday, most of them beinc extinguished with small losses.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary of the Daily News
wasBINGToN NOTES.

IT was reported that syndicate, backed by J. Pierpont Morgan and the Vanderbilts, had made proposition to the government. which had been ac- cepted by Attorncy-Gcneral Harmon. that if the government would foreclose on the Union Pacific railroad the sym dicate guaranteed to bid on the proper ty a sum to net the government Si5,- COG, ,000 plus the sinking fund. Under the proposition the government would lose s24. .0o0. 900 of its debt
 TIE senate committee on foreign re- lations on the goth had under consider ation the general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain and Secretary Olney was be- fore the committee during the session to explain the provisions of the treaty.
 TIE consensus of opinion among those who have been watching the matter closely is that no vote on the general arbitration treaty will be reached this session. and if the McKin- ley administration wishes to withdraw it and modify it to suit the senate and then present it again it can do SO.
 VERY REV. THOMAS ]. CoSATY, n. D., has been installed as rector of the Catholic University of America at Washington.
 TIE secretary of the interior has issued a acquisition on the treasury for SIS, t50, 900 for next months quarterly payment of pensions. The amount for Topeka. Kan, is ss, ss5.00o.
 MR. ECKEI.s. the comptroller of the currency. has sent a letter to governors of all states asking them to request their legislatures to enact such laws as will result in the submission to designated state officer of the condi- tion of all banks doing business in their states on the same dates as na- tional banks are required to make their reports. so that the comptroller of the currency can incorporate all the banking statistics of this country in his annual report to congress.
 SENATOR JAMES z. GEORGE. of Missis- sippi, was reported on the 24th as ly- ing critically i'll at the Garfield hos pital at Washington with bronchial catarrh and heart failure and his death was hourly expected.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
BANQUET TO SHERMAN.
The Ohio Delegation Preparing A Fitting
 Farewell to the Retiring senator.

The Ohio Delegation Preparing A Fitting
 Farewell to the Recurring Senator.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Thrteen of the repu blican member of the Ohio delegation met yesterday afternoon to arrange the details of the banquet which it is purposed to give Senator Sherman before his retirement from the senate.
 Those present were: Messrs. Gros- venor, Van Voorhis, Cromwell, North way, Wilson, Hulick, Dunford, South. ard, Watson, Taylor, Harris and De Witt. It was decided to leave all the matters connected with the banquet to subcommittee of three, of which Mr. Grosvenor is chairman.
 It was agreed that the banquet shall be given in this city on the Monday preceding the inaugu uration of MT. Mckinley. The intention is to re- strict the attendance to the republi- can members of the present house and such wly-elected members as may desire to be present. 1t is not improb- able that there may be a few invited guests in addition to Mir. Sherman, but if so they, too, will be Ohioans. It Is desired to make the banquet infor- mai in character and no set speeches will be made
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
Ex-QUEEN LIS RECEPTION.
Her Ex-RoyaI Highness Makes a Good Im-
 pression on Washing ton Society.


 WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-Liliuok alani. ex-queen of Hawaii, received in her apartments at the Shoreham, yester- pay afternoon, from three to five o'clock.
 Although it was not generally un- derstood that the reception was pub- lie, several hundred ladies we'll known in official and social circles of the cap- ital, for the most part impelled by curiosity, presented themselves and were introduced by Mrs. Julius N. Palmer. who invariably addres sed Mrs. Dominis as Your Majesty" and spoke of her to the visitors as "her royal highness."
 Those who conversed with the ex- queen found her an intelligent. grace tul, dignified hostess, and dou btless as the result of the cordiality with which she greeted her callers, numer- ous invitations will be pressed upon her with such force that she will here alter be seen at many functions while the gay season lasts. The ex-queen clearly intimated to all questioners that she was delighted with Washing ton and its people
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29

principle of arbitration embodied in tho treaty" between the United States and Great Britain.
 While an heartily in sympathy with tue object of this meeting and ardently hope that the promise held out to us by this treaty or settling our disputes without those threats and rumors of war so disturbing to public peace and business will be fulfilled regret that previous engagement which cannot postpone will prevent me from joining in per son the distinguished gentlemen who have is- sued the call in approving the principle of arbitration.
 For this joint letter has been published expressing the sentiment of Cardinals Vaughn aud Logue and myself. am sure that not less ardently then I they hope this effort in ths cause of peace will not be in vain.
 Faithfully yours in Christ.
 JAMES. CARDINAL GIBBONS
 Ex-Gov. Stanard, of St Louis, from the National board of trade, presented the resolutions in favor of arbitration adopted by that body.
 Other letters were read and other speeches made, and the proceedings were closed by the benediction pro- nounced by Rev. Francis Hamlin.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE
Representing Forty-One OrgsnIz. .tions.
 Meets in Washington

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The national board of trade is holding its twenty seventh annual meeting here. Forty one organizations are represented. The venerable President Frederick Fraley, of Philadelphia, was unable to oe present,and Secretary Tucker called the meeting to order. The programme of subjects to be acted upon embraces o9 resolutions and recommendations including especial reference to bank ing and bankruptcy laws. a joint reso- luton for the appointment of an in- ternatlonal monetary commissions; a proposition to retire the green backs and to create a national clearing house for banks.
 Ex-Gov. Stanard, of St. Louis, pre- sided at the first session, which was devoted largely to mapping out pro- gramme and arranging the order in which the various subjects shall be considered
 A resolution was adopted urging the senate to approve the arbitration treaty.
 Frederick W. Fraley, of Philadel- phla' was reelected president, and W. l.. Iueker.w again chosen secretary and treasurer.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
THE PRsSIOENT-sLECT.
Maj. Mckinley Doesn't Approve of Spend-
 ing Fortune for Frivolity.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-President- elect Mckinley has written as follows to the committee having charge of the arrangements for the inaugural ball:
 CANTON. O.. Jan. 23. is97.
 Inaugural Committee, Udshington. D. (.
 GENTLEMES-It has eo.ie to my knowledge that you propose to expead something !ikc S5O.- 00O for what K known as the inaugural ball 10 be held on the evening following my inaugura- tion. While l appreciate fuily the spirit that has prompted you to project n ceremonial of such magnitude, allow me to say, With the sin cere hope that l will not be misunderstood. that it Is unbearable for me to think of such vast amount of money being devoted to no more substantial purpose than display and pleasure when there are millions of our brethren through out the world actually suffering, starving. dying from the lack of food. clothing, shelter and medical attention l beg of you. then, if your desire is to arrange an observance Of inaugura- uon day that will be well pleasing to me, and give impressiveness to the event, that you abandon your pretentious plans for the ball. and, with the approval of the citizens who have subscribed the money, devote s25,- GO to the organized allevia ion of wretchedness in the great cities of the United States SlO,O0J to provide food and shelter for the persecuted Armenians Of Fur key. and s15.00J to relieve the horrors of plague arG famine in India. Hoping that you will share my views of the manner in which the funds can be applied with the most gratifying results to our people and with the greatest credit to our impulses as a Christian nation, seriously and earnestly solicit your partieipa tiuu in this act Of sacrifice and self-Torgetful- ness an gen lemen, yours very cordially,
 WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
Perisl,ed in tho Flames.

BELLEvILLE, Mich, Jan. 2R-fns destroyed the farm house of A. Nandawater, about three miles irol this place at three o'clock yesterua! morning. Mrs. Vandawater perisu..s in the flames. Four other occupans.. of the house escaped in their nis - clothing, but were badly frost-oi''ea It is not known how the fire started. but it is believed that because oi s"s intense cold the stove was overhea''e and ignited the woodwork.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29
Fire at Poland. \. '.

UTICA, N. Y., Jan. 27. - foiasa ,s;. situated Is miles northeast oi sl city, on the Herkimer branch oi 'a Mohawk & Malone railroad, suneles. considera ble loss by fire Monday niEa ;.h The fire started in Taylor's blacKs.n'., aa.s shop. Famed by the tremenov wind which was blowing. the flame, ss soon assumed proportions which una .i,a. all efforts to check them. The oa ings destroyed are: Reed Bros. sso Wv Willoughby house and barn, hesis5 & McMahon's store, Daniels hosei ,sa, buildings, A. McMahon's meat ma and J. Seivy's residence.
The Forrest City times., 1897-01-29

Rer. Francis T. Hamiin:
 DEAR sIR-l beg to acknowledge your favor of the .lst. in which you invite me to Wash ington on the 26th insi, flor the purpose of publicly attesting appreciation of inc sreat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-04
NEW POINT FOR posrmAsrsRs.
Raised by an Alabama Democrat Whose
Position Is Wanted.

Raised by an Alabama Democrat Whose
Position Is Wanted
Mobile. Ala, Dec. 4.-F'or four days
past the newly appointed postmaster.
p. D. Barker. Republican, has in vain
endeayored to obtain possession Of the
Office here from Postmaster Rapier,
Democrat. The latters attorneys have
raised an entirely new point of the
law, which Inspector Tate says has
never been raised in his experience, nor
has he ever had to transfer an office
situated precisely as this one is. Post
master Rapiers commission expires in
December, 1898. Barker was appointed
by President Mckinley in October last.
Rapier has had no notice of his re-
moval, although Inspector Tate served
upon him last night Geographic in
structions from Postmaster General
Gary saying that Rapier should ac-
knowledge Barker's commission as no.
tice of removal, no other notice being
customary with the department.
Rapier's attorneys hold that the
language Of the statute relating to post
masters Of the first class is special;
that it provides that the president shall
appoint and may remove such officers
by and with the advice of the senate.
Consequently, as Rapier's commission
has not expired and Bankers appoint-
ment has not been confirmed by the
senate, nor Rapier's removal confirmed
by the same body, Rapier is still post
master. He is now awaiting the next
move of Barker and the inspector.