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Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Canton. Dec. 8 President McKin-
ley arrived At s:i5. His mother IL
alive, but in very critical condi-
tiou.
At Pit,sourg the presidents car
was attached TO q special engine, and
with track cleared the run Of lc0
miles 10 Canton vas made in two
hours. On arrival at his mothers
cottage. the president entered The
sick room and knel, BY her bedside.
She was unconscious. The little
group vas complete and all that re-
NAMED was 10 await the summons.
A, N o'clock Mrs. Mckinley was
apparently in the same condision ss
In early morning. She was uncor.
scious. but showed no evidence OF
suffering. and seemed to be passing
quietly into the sleep Of death.
Wsshington. Dec. s.-Advices re-
ceived at the White House state that
II Is the presidents intention to re-
turn to Washington for the opening
% congress Mondsy, u his mothers
condition will permit. Ia the event
Of his being detained At Canton be
may have q message transmitted 10
congress through the regular White
House channel. or congress may i'm.
medistely adjourn aud await the
presidents return.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
GIRL HAS A SIGNIFICANT NAME.
And Her whiiom Sweetheart Says si,s
Murdered His Father.

Waveriy. Ia. Dec. 3.-The grand jury
Investigating the Kern murder case ad-
journed yesterday to meet again next
Tuesday. when indictments are conf
IDENTIFY expected TO be rsturned against
the guilty ones. The 1s-year-old son of
the murdered man has made a confess
sion. irnplicating Delilah Faies. a young
woman of the nelghborhood, as the prin-
eipal. and himself as the accessory in
the crime. lie alleges that she fired the
fatal shot. and that together they
poured oil on the body and set 1, on fire.
their idea being 60 cover up the man.
ner Of his death. They had planned also
to XIII the mother later on. Both are
confined In fail
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Low Railway Fare by Law.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 3-The
travelling men have been circulating pc.
titions asking Governor Pingree to cal
a special session of the legislature tc
enact 2-cent railroad law. and al
ready have 1900 names to it. The an
nual meeting of the state association
will be held Dec. IS and 90, and it i.
proposed then to appoint a committee
TO lay the petition before Governor Pin
gree and urge favorable consideration
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
PLEA FOR CUBA L|BRE
Cuban League Tells President
Mckinley His Duty as to the
Current Rebellion.
DEMANDS ACTION OF UNCLE SAM.

says Three wars Il Evidence Of Desire to
Drive Spain on the Island and Promises
That Regardless of What Happens There
Shall Ise Continual War Until the Rebs
''Get Therc"-Takes . whack at the
Money Power.
Washington, Dec. 3-Berkeley Balch,
secretary Of the Cuban League, ap-
peared yesterday before President Nc
kinley and presented the following ar
gument In behalf of the Cuban insur-
gents:
Nh. President-Wea appear before you
In the name of those who have died for
the cause Of freedom in the island of
Cuba. and for those who are still ready
to give their lives today or tomorrow
Tor this cause. Also representing, as
We claim. a majority of the people of
the United States. who believe in that
cause and demand that their wishes
shall now be translated into efficient
action by their chosen representatives.
Thanks to the power, honor and patriot
ism of the American press, the people
today know the essential facts of the
Cuban situation. We submit to you
therefore these ten propositions for your
considerations:
Three Wars Put in rs Evidence.
Il. The three wars in Cuba within
this century are proof of a genuine
movement for the extension of demo-
cratic principles and the attainment OF
liberty from tyrannical, corrupt and
alien government.
80. Without the indirect aid given
by this government to Spain thepatriots
would be farther advanced in their
struggle.
3. Spain has lost Cuba as far as the
present population is concerned. II,
however. she is permitted to continue
the cruel work OF exterminating non-
eombatants she may possibly reconquer
and repopulate the island
Cuba an Orange To he Squeezed.
=. If with our passive aid she un.
fortunately succeeds in doing this
when another generation comes the
revolution will surely begin again. The
governing classes in Spain of all parties
have regarded Cuba for 900 years as an
orange TO be squeezed. They are un.
able to consider II otherwise and nc
amount Of diplomatic effort on our par,
Is likely to change their point of view
The other classes are ignorant. Spain
has held all her colonies with an iron
hand until forced to let go. The wal
OF liberation in Venezuela lasted fifteen
years. and during the last five years ol
the struggle no quarter was given by
either side.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Washington. Dec. 3.-The postoeiice
department. Is taking "a firm stand
against the so-cailed missing letter
and missing word" contests which are
being conducted by a number Of pub
nshers to increase the subscriptions to
their papers All newspapers and per-
iodicals containing advertisements Of
this character ere to be forbidden trans
mission In the mails
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Want. $500. 600 Tor IN. Temp,c.

Chicago. Dec. 2-Mrs. Matilda II.
Carse. a; the regular monthly meeting
Of the city central W. c. T. Il. at
Willard hall. yesterday morning. made
a personal appeal TO the members pres
en-; 10 assis; In freeing the Temple
building from debt. she wants 500. coo
Tor that nurruoea
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Father Grove May Die.

Chicago. Dec. 3.-Father John II.
Grove. who jumped from a window of
the Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton parochial residence to escape from
the flames, is by no means out of dan
ger. He spent a restless night at the
Alexian Brothers hospital. being delir-
ious most of the time, but in the morn
ing he was resting quietly. Although
both the priests wrists were broken his
most serious injuries are internal.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
state Plumbing Law t'pi;eld.

Lacrosse, Wis, Dec. 3.-Judge Dyson
uphofds the state plumbing law in the
case of the state against w. F.. Fer
guson. Ferguson was convicted of vio-
lating the provisions of the law and
fined. The case will be appealed. The
new law requires all plumbers to stand
an examination and pay for a license.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
are no signs OF abatement. Railway
traffic 10 slre ,dy seriously affected
shse ~ . Bargias.

Schenectady, n. T., Dec.s.-Geores
X Blootgcod, head Of the law de-
psrtmsnt Of the General Electric
company. Was shot and mortslly
wounded BY burglar whom he dis
covered In his home. The burglar
escaped.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Ye.; prpcnd. Mhcnce the New. Comes.

Havana. Dec. 2-Reports Of the con-
dition and movements Of rebels in the
cas-; are most conflicting. 1t is said
that General Gomez is coming west
with ioco men, but Il Is also said that
Conner is still at the camp. where he
has been for the last ten months. and
Is being attended by Dr. Csneda, stan
surgeon.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
rssrr. rsnnnm.n, s,,.s.

New York. Dee. 3-Msrtin Thorn
or rorcrswishy. convicted Monday
q the murder % William Gulden-
suPpe, was today sentenced TO te
eiectrscuted Guring ihe week begin
mir. Jan. 10.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Lima, Ohio, Dec "A passenger
train en- the Ch'c-eo s Erie railroad
vas wrecked seven miles east Of
here last night !, Is reported the
engiae blew NJ ard three we're
Killed.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
I.,i-si in Ihsa:ric.I .Ads-

Burlirrtun. Ia. Dec. 3-Local rail-
read o.ficiai, are inclined 20 doubt the
story q the hold-up on the Burlington
train near Keokuk- II is thought TO be
q theatrical advertising fake.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Notable Marri age at eh,e.ro.

Chicago. Dec 2-The marriage of Mis-.
Marie Hitch. daughter Of Captain L. v.
Hitch. of this city. 90 ,ienry Georre.
son of tn late Henry George. Of New
YORK. vas auietiy solemnized ycstenia y
At the residence q the brides father,
80 Ontar.n street.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Bordeaux. Dec. S.-The bark. Bon
ne Josephine. sunk In collision
with sn unknown vessel. Nine CT
the crew are missing.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
Chicago Horse Show s3I 600 sbx.

Chicago, Dec. S.-The official state.
ment Of the accounts of the horse show
recently held in Chicago show a deficit
Of sSl,oc0. The amount is much larger
than was generally supposed.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

La Crosse, Wis. Dec. 5 Fire de-
stroyed the McMillsn Opera house
and the fomeroy block early this
morning. Tire loss is s2OO. 900.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

Sioux City. Dec. S.-.rho wor.i
saow storm in years has been rsginc
here for Is hours. Thus far there
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03
BY HIS MOTHERS BED
President Of the United States
kneels at the Couch Of
His Best Friend.
REACHES CANTON THIS MORNING.

ts- si--p ef p.s,s-rse Sissn Between
e.r-..y and Chine ossws Nsse sss,sss
-rs- r.ssi,y vis.s fer Mssasrss Tse-n
tn N-v ys-s-n niseelI>ssoss Ssws Of
sas Afte,n.en.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-12-03

No place like the big for re-: bargains clothing Ask your
nehbors where they get the best values for their money! They
are sure say by all means trade at the LONDON You
know u.s." We underse them ALL If it not for this store
you would be paying waup prices for your clothing We are de-
stroyers of high prices Look out for billiards. Our Overcoas
are built to give warmth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Nov. S.-Trading in cattle
was slow during the morning, but be-
came fairly animated later, with prices
ruling barely steady to 10c lower.
Strictly prime cattle were not offered
very freely. Prices ruled as follows;
Good to extra steers, 4-60@5 -25; COM
mon grades. 3.S5@4 SO; stockers and
feeders, 290@4.50; bulls, COWS and
heifers. 200@4. 90: calves, good. $3.50
100; Texans. 3.40@3 so; westerns, 40
az. % The bulk of sales were at 4.40
@4.90.
Prices ruled strong for hogs at an
advance of about sc on the last week 5
closing figures. The greater part of
the hogs crossed the scales at 3.05@
$40, coarse heavy packers selling at
g. 1908. so, and the best bacon lots at
s. 1905. 80. Choice hogs of different
weights sold close together and pigs
sold chiefly at 3.40@3.65. The average
quality was fairly good. The late
market was weak, packers selling a
little lower.
There was a good demand for sheep
and lambs and a stronger market.
the poorest to 4.40@4.50 for prime ma
tives, while western ranger fOcks
changed ownership at 3.0004. %.
Lambs sold actively at 3-00Q5-T5 for
poor to prime lots, feeders paying rs
@4.9O for lambs and 3.S5@4.00 for
sheep.
Receipts Cattle, 1880; hogs, 96,OOO;
sheep, $4,000
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09

country, and that in time, and the
day was not far off, either, some of the
greatest mines in the west would be
found there, and especially in the
mountains within an area of a hundred
miles of Salmon City, GibbonSville and
Leesburg, where some very promising
and rich mines are even now being
worked.
In the sections named, according to
Mr.. Street, the prospector will find a
regular paradise, as the lodges are
large and well defined with every evil
generally free milling. The country is
though somewhat inaccessible. Still it
is pleasant region to prospect and
mine in, and along every stream gold
placers abound, While the woods are
full Of game and the streams alive
with trout and salmon, so that variety
and sport is infused into the daily
routine Of the miner and Drospector.
In referring to southern Utah Mr.
Street stated that he had long been
impressed with its wonderful mineral
lzation and he was satisfied that the
formations there were friendly to
heavy deposits of mineral, gold as we'll
as silver, copper and lead, and the
recent discoveries made in State Line
district bear out his theories and
opinions as far as gold is concerned.
Mr.. Street viii leave for Denver
within a few days. but his visit there
VIII be brief and it will not be long
before he Will be found in his old
haunts in Idaho and Montana.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
Favorable Crop Reports and Cable
Weaken Wheat Prices.

Chicago, Nov. S.-Wheat made drop
at the opening of about 11sc per bushel,
compared with the price it closed at
Saturday. The Liverpool market open
ed I'D lower. and had declined sd
more by the time trading commenced
here. this in the face of a 81 advance
here Saturday. Receipts greatly ex-
ceeded last years, 1,S7S.0OO bushels be-
ing reported, while Minneapolis and
Duluth receipts were 1,730 cars. COM
pared with but $50 last week. Selling
was quite general at the opening, sew
eral stoD-loss orders being recorded.
December started at from 921a@93,
against Saturdays closing price of 81
A few sales were made at 1914 right
after the opening. Then prices sagged
hour trading became very dull. and
prices fuctuated within &c limit for
the rest of the session.
AS an explanation of the Liverpool
weakness, it was found in private Eng
liSh cables claiming fine prospects for
the Argentine crop. There were rains
throughout the winter wheat district
and more indications. The visible
statement showed an increase of $780,
600 bushels, compared with an increase
a year ago in the similar week of $780,
600 bushels. There was an increase in
the quantity af1oat for Europe of 1850.
0O0 Worlds shipments for the week
amounted to 9.427 900 bushels. inclusive
of 272.000 bushels from India. The
English visible increased $1,000 bushels.
Reports from st. Louis said the bids
sent to the country Saturday for wheat
had all been accepted.
The market was Steadied in a meas
ure by the heavy exports, $4,000 bush
els, fair Withdrawals from store here.
and stronger French markets. Paris.
wheat was 10000 centimeS higher and
flour advanced 10@20 centimes. Antwerp
was unchanged. New York reported
100000 bushels taken there and at out
ports Saturday, and SO loads today. The
worlds available supply is expected to
show an increase this week of about
100000 bushels, the increase last year
being 1881 ,0G0 bushels
Northwest markets ruled very weak,
and exerted considerable influence on
values here later in the day. Decem-
Der was bringing 923s at the close May
was weaker than December; it ranged
from 90A to go, and closed at 90A 0902s,
a decline of 1901.
Corn was steady, helped by an ex-
cellent export demand at the seaboard.
New York reported IS loads taken for
export. This caused the market to soon
recover from the slight opening decline.
Oats were quiet, the bulk of the bust
ness consisting of changing. selling De-
cember and taking on May. The feel
ing was firmer, on the exceptional cash
demand here and at the seaboard.
Provisions were very dull, but steady.
Hog receipts were 5000 less than ex-
pected, and yellow fever news was
more favorable. Opening prices were at
q slight advance, which was maintained
to the close.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
CRUELTY ON THE HIGH SEAS
TERRIBLE TALE OF CALIFORNIA
JACK TARS.
Starved and Beaten by An American
Captain-The Answer They Re
ceived for Asking for Bread.

| San Francisco, Nov. s.-A tale of
cruelty and starvation on the high seas,
equalling, if not exceeding, that related
of the American ship A. G.. Ropes, with
which the entire continent resounded
| but a short time ago, was told today in
the office of United States District At
| torney H. S. Foote, by four or five
forlorn, weak and scurvy-stricken sail
ors, members of the American ship
! John A. Briggs of San Francisco.
They told their story in a straight
! forward way to Assistant United States
Attorney Bert Schlessinger, and Chief
! Clerk Sherrard, and then sWore to a
complaint charging Captain j. w.
Balch with having misused and starved
bis men, while First Mate Johnson also
will be arrested for cruelty beating and
Wounding sailors on the high seas.
The ship John a. Briggs sailed from
Baltimore little over five months ago,
bound for this port. Before month
had passed, the potato supply was eX-
| hausted, and from then until the close
of the voyage, no vegetables of any
sort were served the sailors. OF this
alone they would not have complained,
but they say Captain Balch absolutely
starved them. Three times a day the
crew was served with one-half of
small loaf of bread, making about four
slices, and two thin slices of salt beef
or junk, cut so thin that the poor sail
ors could almost see through it. Day
by day the men grew weaker and
weaker on this diet, and in a body they
complained to the captain, asking for
more bread The captain promised to
give them a whole loaf He kept his
promise, but previously gave orders to
the cook to reduce the size of the
loaves.
Aug. First Mate johnson admins
tered a terrible beating to Jarvela,
breaking his nose Later. on no preteXt
whatsoever, other than that Abel Peter-
son had not obeyed quickly enough
Mate Johnson beat the seaman into in
sensibility with the handle of a broom.
Another seaman who was made the re-
cipient of much abuse was George
Nichols, who was terribly maltreated.
AS seen today, Nichols and Jarvela
suffering from scurvy, presented a ter
rible sight. Their limbs. hands and
faces were swollen. their skin bloodless
and CHASTITY Both men are at the Unit
ed States Marine hospital for treat
mpnt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
LABOR DEMANDS AND TROUBLES
UNION STONE CUTTERS INVOKE
THE GOVERNMENT.
Chicago in Competition With Cheap
Wages-Coal Miners Strike in
Illinois Continues.

Chicago, Nov. s.-As the result of a
conflict between National Secretary J.
F. McHuges, of the Stone Cutters
union, and the heads of all the central
bodies in Chicago. including the Build
ing Trades Council and the Chicago
Federation of Labor, and many proni-
nent local labor leaders. it has been de-
cided to formulate demand in the
name Of organized labor that clause
be inserted in all contracts and sub
contracts for cut stone work for the
new postofice. requiring that the stone
be cut in Chicago. The amount in
volved will be 81, 250, 900 1t is urged
that this will prevent contractors from
having the stone cut by cheap labor
and shipped here in competition with
union wages. Should the demand be
successful. the plan will be extended,
to keep, if possible. the entire govern
ment expenditure. amounting to about
$4,000, 900, in Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
eA1>-D
Small But ETective

was the little Monitor that met the
Merrimac at Hampton Roads. So, too,
are DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets eff
fective in conquering the enemy-dis-
ease. When you take pill, it's an
important point to have them small
provided they have equal strength and
efficacy. You find what you want in
these little liver pills of DIR. Pierce.
They're put UP in a better way, and
they act in a better way, than the
huge, old-fashioned pills. What you
want when you're "all out of sorts
grumpy, thick-headed and take a
gloomy view of life, is these Pellets .
to clear up your system and start your
liver into healthful action. Sick head
ache, bilious headache, constipation,
indigestion, bilious attacks, and all de-
rangements of the liver, stomach and
bowels, are prevented, relieved and
cured. Put up in glass walls, and al
ways fresh and reliable
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
BACK FROM CALIFORNIA.
Hon. R. C. Chambers Reports Activ.
ity on the Coast.

Hon. r. c. Chambers returned yes
terday from San Francisco, where, as
he informed a representative Of The
Herald. he has been on purely personal
business, although before returning
home he had conference with Lloyd
Tevis and Frank Drum, president and
secretary of the Ontario Mining COM
pany. in relation to the affairs of the
company, but which viii have no effect
on the present status of affairs at the
mine, as the mill will be cleaned up
ard the stamps hung up within the
next ten days. while but a small force
will be continued at the mine for the
purpose of keeping it in repair and to
prevent injury to the workings.
When MI Chambers left California
the people there were enjoying pleas
ant weather. so that he was hardly
prepared for the wave from Klondike
which greeted him upon his arrival in
Salt Lake.
In speaking of the mining situation
in California, Mr.. Chambers stated that
there was more doing there at the pres
ent time in quartz mining than has
been the case for the past ten years.
while. as for placer mining, there IS
more activity in this line than has been
noticeable for several years, and. as a
result, the whole state is feeling the
benefits derived from this condition of
affairs and good times are being ex-
periencsd all along the coast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Matters of the Gravest Importance
Will Be Considered TODAY.

Louisville, KY, Noy. 9.-The members
of the general assembly of the Knights
of Labor will begin their 21st annual
session in this city tomorrow morning.
This will be the most important gather
ing of laboring men ever held in Louis
vile. and will be attended by upwards
of 100 delegates from every part of
this country and Canada. and several
representatives from the district as
sembles OF foreign countries
a preliminary meeting of the execu-
tive board was held this afternoon. for
the purpose Of arranging the details of
the coming meeting. All the sessions
will be secret, even local members be-
ing barred, and the attendance on the
floor being limited strictly to delegates.
The meeting will last about ten days.
and it is said that matters of the grav-
est importance to the order will come
up for settlement
Among the most important members
already upon the ground are J. r. Sow
erelgn, grand master workman; T. w.
Mcguire of New York, grand worthy
foreman; John w. Hayes of Washing
ton, grand treasurer, and Andrew Best
of New York. H. B. Martin of Mime
sofa, and Daniel Brown of Montana.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09
STOCKS IN LONDON.
Americans Closed Flat-Continental
Demand For Gold.

New York, Nov. S.-The Evening
Posts London financial cablegram:
The stock markets were quiet and ir-
regular today Consols were easier be-
cause of easier rates and shortness of
stock. Quotations on mines are about
the same as the last settlement. KAT
frs were weak. Australians were
strong. The general settlement to begin
tomorrow will probably be small af-
fair. Gold is in strong demand for the
continent. India is also buying moder-
ately, not ON present operations, but
merely the usual demand.
Americans opened steadier on the rise
in New York, followed by small and
feeble purchases here, then New York
began to sell, the market dropped, clos
ing fiat. A few more such days will
probably entirely exhaust the patience
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-11-09

some fine-looking specimens of copper
ore which he brought down from a
claim he has recently located on Sad
die creek in Blacksmith's Fork can
yon.
The claim is called the Copper King,
and Mr.. Hill thinks he has made a
wonderful strike The ore assays we'll
in gold, as well as copper. But little
development work has as yet been
done, but as far as they have gone,
the indications point to a large de-
post of ore there.
Several Ogden parties are interested
with Mr.. Hill in the Copper King
Since the discovery a number of 9TH
er claims have been located near there.
and Mr.. Hill thinks a lively camp will
be established on Saddle creek before
long.