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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Wednesday, Sept. 9.

"ouA0SuOy1 0ORss o.
Argentine wants reciprocity with the
United States and threatens to retaliate
IL she doesn't get it.
Emperor William has decorated Presi.
dent Crespo Of Venezuela with the Or.
der Of the Red Eagle.
The state department has received
official notice Of the calling Of an extra
session Of the Hawaiian congress.
Richard Croker has arrived in New
York from Europe and is expected to
be Tammany's candidate for mayor Of
Greater New York.
It is unofficially announced that Dr..
Andrews will insist upon the accept.
ance Of his resignation from tho presi.
dency Of Brown university.
The Marquise de Rochambeau, q
grandson Of Count Rochambeau, who
commanded the French forces during
the war for American Independence, is
dead.
The Christian Endeavorers Of Ala
media county, Cal, have started cru.
sade against the riding Of bicycles on
Sunday and propose to spread the move
ment throughout the country.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept Q
WHEAT-Septembor closed at 941<c;
December, 92N. On Track-Old No.
hard, Sl.02A; now, 971<c; old No.
Northern, el.0lk, new, 981lc; old No. 2
Northern, 96H@99he; new,olK@92Ho
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Tussday. sapt. z.

Tuesday, Sept. Z.
South Dakota's public examiner has
made charges against several state
officials.
Five hundred persons were killed by
the violent eruption of Mount Mayon,
in the Philippine islands.
It is announced that the attorney
general will not render his decision in
the case Of discriminating section "a Of
the tariff law for two or three days.
Secretary Hester's New Orleans Cot
ton Exchange annual report estimates
the total commercial value Of the cotton
crop at 1921, ,925, 900, against 4294. .045, 900
last year.
Thomas B. Morgan, sr., head of the
Morgan Engineering company, dropped
dead at Alliance, o., from apoplexy.
He was an intimate friend of President
Mckinley.
1t is stated that Mr.. 8. N. D. North of
Boston has been selected as the superin.
tendent Of the next census, and that his
appointment will be made as soon as
the necessary legislation can be enacted.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Chicago Grain and Provisions
CLOSING PRICES.

CHICAGO. Sept. g.
WHEAT-September. 961lc; Decem-
ber, $40; Old, 9ahc; May, 96Ho.
CORN - September, S1Hc; October;
a21c; December, s3><c; May, s6Ac.
OATS - September, 1870; October,
1910; December, e0k@OKc; Nay, 23o
D3Nc.
PORK-September, $50; October;
ee.75; December; tasS; January. eo.7a
II all the states were as populous
a. Massachusetts,, their aggregate
population would be I, ,118, ,045, 600.
Germany leads among European
countries In electric RAILWAYS. with
France second and England third
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11


The death Of young Gelpi naturally
caused no little excitement in the city.
PhyGcians, however, express no appre.
hension and stated their belief that it
was quite possible to arrest a spread Of
the fever. The board of health ordered
. rigid quarantine against all points on
the Gulf coast and have taken every
precaution to guard all avenues of com.
munication with affected points.
During the day the bulletin boards
have been thronged, the health Office
besieged and the wires freighted with
messages to and from the various Coast
resorts. In tho meanwhile reassuring
kilograms arrived from Ocean Springs
that the Mississippi board of health
had taken every precaution possible to
circumscribe, the limits of the epidemic
and prevent its communication to the
outside world,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
st, Paul UuIon stook Yards.

8t, Paul Union Stock Yards.
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Sept. Q.
HOGS-Market steady; quality fair;
Range of prices, t3.700LlO.
CATTLE-Markot steady; good cattle
scarce and selling we'll.
Sales ranged at tS.o0@4. 10 for stockers;
ea.75 for steers; e3@3.15 for cows; 500
08.10 for calves.
6HEEP-4arket steady.
Auttons, e240@8.00; lambs, e3e50a7e
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
.-... CHICAGO Sept. q
H0Gs-Market rather slow; light 70
lower; others unchanged.
Sales ranged at e40004.40 for light;
ea9004.85 for mixed; $375@42O for
hsavy; 43.76@3. 90 for rough.
CATTLE-Narket for natives strong:
others slow.
Sales ranged at ts.so@14o for besvss:
el9004.B0 for cows and heifers; "a. 750
A90 for Texas steers; eae5@4.86 for west.
erns; ta20@4 .45 for stockers and feedera
SHEEP-Markets steady. Lambs 15@26c
lower than Tuesday.
Sales ranged at 12.50@A.90 for native
sheep; eS.00@3.S5 for Westerns; $500
SO for lambs.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
suxl[ARY OF THE WEEKS NEWS
Friday. ssp& q

Friday. espk =
Colonel George Bliss, who was pros
ecutor for the government In the famous
Star route cases, is dead.
The collection Of discriminating duties
under section - has been suspended
pending the attorney generals de.
cision.
President Andrews says that he has
taken under consideration the request
Of the Brown university corporation
that he withdraw his resignation.
Benjamin Kurtz, freshman at the
University Of California, was beaten to
within an inch of his life in . class
battle on the college campus.
John F. Mcdonald, an ex-sherin Of
Milwaukee, has been sentenced to six
months at the county farm for vagrancy.
Over indulgence Of liquor is said to be
the cause Of his downfall.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Poultry. Butter and Errs.

Poultry, Butter and Eggs.
CHICAGO, Sept. 9.
Live poultry, quiet. Turkeys. 9@10c;
chickens, TIC; spring chickens, &c;
ducks, 7G7Hc. Butter, steady. Cream
cries, 12@17o; dairies, 9@15o. Eggs,
steady; fresh, 12kc.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Monday, Sept. 8.

MONDAY Sept. ..
There has been an exodus of tho com.
mon fly from st. Louis which is re.
garded by some as presaging an
epidemic of cholera.
The announcement is made that Gen.
eral Longstreet is to marry Miss Ellen
Dortch Of Georgia. General Longstreet
is 80 and Miss Dortoh ~.
Andrew Carnegie has purchased
Skibo castle, an estate which comprises
$4,000. acres Of the best shooting and
fishing district of Sutherlandshire.
Rifaat Bey, until recently councillor
Of the Turkish embassy in London, has
been appointed Turkish minister at
Washington in succession to Mousta-
pha Tachsin Bey.
DR.. E. Benjamin Andrews has &C.
oepted the presidency Of the new Cos.
mopolitan university, offered him by
John Brisben Walker, its founder. He
has not yet announced whether or not
he will persist in his resignation as
president Of Brown university.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
CASEOFYELLOWJACK
NEW ORLEANS HAS A DEATH FROM.
THE DREAD DISEASE.

u Came From Ocean sPrlngs . Few
Day. sinee-AIariDs Hospital Surgeons
Are ssill sl,ptieaa .. to the Dlasaosi'.
stsset QsaeAatias Regulations.
NEW oR1,siAss, Sept. IA death
from yellow fever has occurred in this
city and Considerable excitement pre-.
walls. The, state board Of health an
nounoed, asa result Of a careful au-
topsy. that Raoul Gelpi, aged IS. had
died Of the dreaded disease. Gelpi was
the son Of prominent family here and
had been spending some time at Ocean
Springs, where he was taken down
with fever aud brought home. Soon
after arriving, despite the best medical
attention, he died.
Dr.. Theard. the physician in charge.
Immediately reported to the board of
health and expressed the opinion that
death was due to yellow fever. An au-
topsy proved that DR.. Theard's idea
was correct, Steps were promptly
taken to prevent possible spread Of
the disease, :.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
Saturday, Sept. 4


Brigadier General Ruggles will retire
Sept. II, having reached the age limit.
"A silver service Of 800 pieces has been
presented to the gunboat Wheeling BY
the citizens Of the city Of Wheeling,
w. Va.
William Orton jumped from the
Brooklyn bridge Thursday and now lies
In a critical condition at the Marine
hospital.
At Cincinnati William Haustetter
shot his wife and then killed himself.
Mrs. Haustetter is in critical condition
at the hospital.
Jimmy Michael broke the American
hour paced record on the Detroit Cycle
association track by covering 80 miles
and 1920 yards.
The directors Of the Oregon Railway
and Navigation company at their meet.
ing declared a dividend Of l per cent on
the preferred stock.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-09-11
I Ial1led An Idea -: e.: s

III ~ SsnIiaSa56l4 So { CO. %. 10 ~:
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
NO NEw-YORKER YET SELECTED.

Abner Mckinley. brother Of the President-eect
and General William Mex Osborne the Ma jor' :
cousin and secretary OF the Republican National
Committee were r the city yesterday. Neither OF
them expressed any alarm at the present ndispos-
ton of Major Mckinley. Abner Mckinley, when
seen at the Windsor Hotel last evening. said that
his brother was only suffering from n slight cold.
and that no serious complications were probable.
Mr. Mckinley was sure that the Major would be
about again in a day or Two.
Mr.. Mckinley paid visit yesterday to Colonel
J. j. McCook the office OF the iatter in the
Equitable Building. which had the effect 10 revive
the rcDort that Colonel McCook IL be made n
Cabinet officer. General Osborne called on General
Horace Porter and had talk with him. This. In
some minds settled General Porter's appointment
as Ambassador TO France
II was positively stated yesterday. nevertheless,
that nothing whatever had been decided upon by
the Presidcnt-elect. 80 far as any office for a
Nev,-Yorkcr was concerned. The Information came
from a prominent Republican. whose relations with
Major Mckinley have been close and confidential.
and who Is undoubtedly well posted AZ TO the sitla-
tiOn Mt Canton. . 49,. >, ,,,--
may be found IN the prompt and frank way In
which Major Mckinley has announced every name
for the Cabinet ne made the selection You
can rest assured that the same policy WIN De pur-
snnd with regard 10 NewNork. and that aa soon
90 Mr. Mckinley decides TO appoint q New-l ofk-
r'lu take the public into his confidence forthwith.
Until then IL is safe TO bet that nothing mas Deen
done about the representation which tnis stats is
To- have In or under the nett Administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
COLONEL, VASSOSS DEFIANCE.

he REFUSES TO TAKE ORDERS FROM THE pow
ERs-AN ADDRESS TO THE ISLANDERS
Canea. Feb. 1G.-General Bor who is In COM
mand Of the gendarmerie at Canea, formally
gave notice yesterday TO Colonel Nassos' com
mandlng the Greek troops at Akrotiri OF the
Joint occupation Of Crete by the Powers. To this
notification the Greek Colonel replied:
lam ordered to occupy the island. and must
carry out my orders until receive other instruc-
tons"
All business In Canea IS suspended, except thar
o. manufacturer of collins, the demands upon
whose wares have largely increased.
Fighting is still going on at Akrotiri and BE-
limo. but it is confined to conflicts between the
Turks and Christians. The Greek troops which
were landed on the island have not yet been en-
gagged in battle.
The Christians hold all Of the districts around
Canea.
Athens Feb. 1G-Advices received here from
Crete saw that none Of the foreign warshlps in
Cretan waters have landed any men except at
Canea As the Greek troops that were landed at
Akrotiri were not hindered by the Powers in de-
barking Il IS considered here that the covers
recognize the right Of Greece 10 intervene IN
Crete
london. Feb. 1G.-A dispatch from Athens to
The Evening News" says that Greek troops
have landed at the Bay of Kolymbari
Colonel Vassos, the commander of the Greek
forces in Crete has issued the following procla-
nation:
"Cretans: You are suffering from the present
state Of anarchy and are exposed to the eX-
cesses OF a fanatical populace. excuses Whch
have awakened the national sentiment ana
have deeply stirred the Hellenic people THIS
iamentable situation Of a people OF the same
race and the same religion. having common des-
tnies with ourselves could not any longer be
allowed 70 exist The King Of the Hellenes has
resolved TO end this state Of things by proclaim
ing Greek occupation of the island.
In making this proclamation / promise In
he name Of King George TO protect the lives
honor and property Of the inhabitants. without
olttincton Of religion or nationality. and to re-
spect the religious con Jictions Of the inhabi-
Snts. while bringing 10 them peace and law.
In the House Of Commons to-day George y.
Nurzon, Under Foreign Secretary. stated that
the reports that the Admiral commanding the
S1tish fleet IN Cretan waters had menaced
rfince George Of Greece with The use Of force
should the latter attempt to execute the orders
az mad received from the King and Government
'" dreece could not possibly be true. No British
"hfnander. he said could have been capable or
~lhg the threats alleged 10 have been made.
rome, Feb. 1G.-The bold action or Greece IN
e"empting to- solve the Cretan question with
e sword has excited popular admiration every
mere In Italy, and great philo-Crete agitation
"oeing carried on throughout the country. The
smpathies Of the people are entirely with the
-'etan Christians in their struggle to throw off
Me yoke Of Mosem rule. and this sympathy Is
~ng practical form. Enthusiastic mass -rneet-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
WORK WITH THE BIG Guns RESCUED.
ANOTHER DAY OF TARGET PRACTICE by ADJ
MIRAL BUNCEs FLEET

ANOTHER DAY OF TARGET PRACTICE BY ADJ
MIRAL BUNCEs FLEET.
,.harles,on 6 c. Feb l6.-The day has been an un.
evontful one with Admiral Bunce's fleet The ships
occupving their positions OF yesterday. resumed the
exerclses with their main batteries al an early hour.
nv Q o'clock the OF the big guns could be dis
nctlv heard in the city. These exercises we're prac-
c,lv Identical with those Of yesterday. The prac-
tice was then discontinued til p. m. when II Was
once more resumed this time with the tour!nch and
s,x-luch guns In tho afternoon the formation OF the
neet was materially altered. The Indiana replaced
bo Columbia al the southern end Of the line, and the
ofher fye ships were collected about the flagship al
seward At night there was some exercising with
the Coston signal but no movement or general in
tcrcst. -,
The Vesuvius was OF the coast with the fleet las.
night but came into the harbor early to-day and
anchored on the Custom House The transport Fern
made her usua' trip TO the city, and coming up
more I'm the evening. Is now in the Cooper River
In to A late hour tonight The fleet has been joined
by none the ships recently ordered here The Ter.
ror the Puritan the katahdn and the Ericsson have
been expected OFF the coast all day. but none OF hem
appeared The battle-ship Maine VIII sail for Por,
Royal tomorrow night or Thursday morning.
Washington, Feb. 6-Secretary Herbert and hin
party will leave here tomorrow afternoon for
Charleston. s. c.. to witness the manoeuvres OF the
North Atlantic Squadron.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
QUESTIONS. ANSWERS AND EMISSIONS.
DUCE THE BOOKS.

John +. Searles again took the stand when the
committed resumed s Investigations In the Council
Chamber OF the city Hall yesterday morning. Inc
fire, thing which Senator Lexow put before MI
searles was the margin OF profit the trust had OBJ
tanned during the last five years and the five years
nrsceding the trust between the raw and refined
materials The trust through n. o. Havemeyer.
had already placed figures before the committee
sbov,nr tina, sugar had been cheaper In the nine
o,rs s,,beooueut 10 the organizat ton of the trust
than # had been for the nine years prior to its
formation For reasons OF his own Senator Lexow
was DESTROYS OF reducing the comparative periods
TO Ave years. and before the Adjournment on Mon
d,v asked Mr. Seares to post himself upon the
necessary figures.
orhe average margin" said Mr. S"arles in reply
IN tho nreslding Senator. 'of profit during the five
wears preceding the trust was Nh ana during the
five wears subsequent was 1856 cents.
Els IL not true that the average price OF the raw
material after the trust was formed dropped .S'
Third P04Os
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
HANNA IN wOODFORDs WAY.
IMPRESSIONS BROUGHT HOME FROM CANTON ~
JOHN PALMER SECRETARY OF STATE

IMPRESSIONS BROUGHT HOME FROM CANTON BY
JOHN PALMER. SECRETARY OF STATE.
Albany. Feb. 16.--Mr. Palmer. Secretary OF State
who has been in Canton to visit President-e Nc
Kinley and urge the appointment of General Stew
art L. Woodford. OF Brooklyn. TO a place in the Cab
met back his desk in the Capitol to-day
Secretary Palmer said he had pleasant hours
chat with the President elect on Saturday morn
ing He urgel General Woodford's appointment
from his personal knowledge Of the Generals
capacity and fitness. Mr. Mckinley expressed
friendliness for General Woodford He also stated
that he expected to do something for NewYork
He did not say just what he would do, but sail
# would be done quickly.
Secretary Palmer was impressed with tho belief
that the Presdent-elcct was not unfavorably di7-
posed toward the regular Republican organiza-
ton In Newly York and thought he would do moth
ing 10 anita gonize Il. As to whether General Wood
ford would secure a Cabinet post, there was some
doubt There embarrassing situation
ated by the fact that Foraker and Governor
Bushnell had not agreed not TO oppose Mr.. Hanna
for the Senate. This would compel Mr.. Mckinley
10 find place for Mr.. Hanna in his Cabinet. This
place would probably be that Of Postmaster Cen
cral, which is the post that General Woodford's
friends wanted for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
MAYOR TAGGART TO BE ARRESTED
INpIANAPOrIss CHIEF MAGISTRATE CHARGED
WITH VIOLATING THE LIQUOR LAW

INpIANAPOrIss CHIEF MAGISTRATE CHARGED
WITH VIOLATING THE LIQUOR LAW
INDIANAPOLIS Feb. 1.-THE leaders Of the Good
cIiizen's movement have large-sized sensation
which they propose to spring upon Mayor Taggart
to-uorrow This they will do by having His
Honor arrested upon the charge OF violating the
Nicholson Temperance law. There has been
running dispute for several months between the
ci,v administration and the Good Citizens League.
Ied bv Ell f. Ritter and G. +. Newlin upon the
oucstion of whether or not the liquor laws were
enforced Last night the Ritter spies" they
are called happened into the Grand Hotel bar
Mayor Taggart is president OF the hotel company
and the active proprietor OF the hosiery At
,oched TO the bar are couple OF private rooms
for special parties. and IL was In one of these
Nat Ills Honor was found after II o'clock enter
aiming four members of the Legislature and TWO
ny three other acquaintance In the Legislature
Mr. Newlin was among the reconnotering party,
and has prepared the affidavit upon which the
Navor will be arrested. The members OF the Iegis-
iatiire cannot be brought to time. for they enjoy
session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
CHTCAGO'S COMMERCE. " DANGER.

AT LEAST so MANY MERCHANTS THINK-rIOw
WATER IN THE LAKES THE BCGABOO
Chicago. Feb 1.-THE Lincoln Club yesterday dis
cussel the improvements necessary TO maintain the
water commerce OF Chicago. II represented
that the water In Lakes Michigan. Erie and Huron
had receded more than two feet during the last
ten years, and resolutions were passed urging Con-
gress 10 adopt improvements in the direction OF
Gamming Niagara River 20 retain the proper grade
o. water in the lakes.
A committee consisting OF s. T. Gunderson. Joseph
Downey and William 4. Alsip were appointed to
interest other cities in the movement.
Captain j. :. Durham said last night that he be-
Iieved the water i'm Lake Michigan had fallen at
least eighteen inches I'm the last ten years. ana
possibly more. He added: The scheme OF the
lincoln club for dams in the Niagara River is one
that | advocated myself twelve years ago be-
lieve the plan to be a good one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
EVEN THE SPANIARDS DlSGUSTED.
PROTESTS AGAINST THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE
PRISONERS IN IIAvANA-NO7Ts OF
THE RESURRECTION.

Havana Feb. l6.-Much adverse comment mas
been excited, even among Spaniards here, py the
fact that the House OF Refuge is the only place IN
the city in which women prisoners are Kept Inc
"Dario de la Marina to-day denounces the place
and declares It an outrage that women OF high So
cial standing who are arrested on suspicion OF nav
ing rebel sympathies. should he compelled to as
soc!ate with the class Of women for whom the
prison is intended There are only forty-two ceiis
in the place yet seventy-four women are confined
there. -.,.,--
In view OF the scarcity Of meat here. petition
has been presented TO the Government asking mat
the free importation of cattle from Mexico and the
The steamer Satrustegui arrived to-day from
Barcelona. She brought 700 troops and large
number of officers.
Captain General Weyer remains at Cabaiguan. In
the Cienfuegos District.
II Is reported that some OF the merchants mere
contemplate the establishment of a line OF steam.
ers to compete with ne New-90rk ana Cuoa Man
The "Dario de la Marina" says that the Santo
Domingo press announces the death or Quntan
Bandero the we-known rebel leader
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
TRIAL OF JOHN d. HART BEGUN.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE trial OF John d. Hart,
Of this city, who has been indicted on the charge
OF engaging in Cuban filibusterng expedition by
means Of the steamer Laurada, and whose case
was postponed in December until the present term
Of court was begun to-day before Judge Butler, in
the United States District Court. District-Atorney
Beck and Assistant District-Attorney Kane APP
peared for the Government, and the defendant was
represented by w. w. Kerr and John F. Lewis. Of
this city and II. s. Rubens, of New-York. After
the work OF securing a jury had been completed
ment. The District Attorney offered in evidence
the proclamatio tons of President Cleveland OF June
L. 1896 and July o. 1896. Mr.. ker: asked to have
them stricken from the evidence. on the ground
that they contained no reference 10 war existing
between Cuba and Spain. Judge Butler ruled that
this objection came too late and granted an eH-
ception The hearing of witnesses for the Govern
ant then brgun.