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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22

Has Dr. Zertucha his reward? Dr. Zertucha was the physician of the late General Antonio Maceo. and was be- lieved to have betrayed and led the gallant general into ambush and his assassination. He has now been ap- pointed mayor of Bejucal, Havana pro- vince. After the killing of Maceo the physician was allowed to go free by the Spaniards, and it was alleged that his pockets were we'll lined with Span ish gold.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-22

A canvass of the organized trades in the metropolis, conducted by the New York World, shows that some 92,O0o men are out of employment there. One number of the unemployed at 125,0oo. This represents a great improvement in The most marked increase in employ ment has taken place in the building trades, where 34, ,475 skilled workers were idle last year and only 16,375 this.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Most Gratifying Chan-e

The most gratifying change appearing
in financial circles is the evidence of in.
creasing commercial demand for loans
The bank statement showed an increa Ga
i'll the loan item Of 81, 100 ,OCO. and if is ba-
lieved that most Of this was made m of
mercantile discounts, the inquiry for
which last week was reported bv rhe
banks as larger than for several months
previous. This must reflect larger bust
ness, but as yet the new discountinp is
done more largely for concerns handling
goods than for manufacturers desirin@
to make up new stock. Much Of this NOR,
camille demand for money comes from III.
country in the shape of notes of business
concerns with the endorsement of interior
banks, and presumably much of this na.
per Is made against imported goods which
New York has been carrying, but which
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Buds of Prnr,isn

There has been Il decided improve.
ment, writes & Washington correspond.
ent, lin the financial situation since I
was last in New York. All classes in the
industrial and commercial world feel en-.
couraged over the outlook and expectancy
has replaced the apprehension that had
become the habitual condition of the pub.
ne mlnd for the last three Years. The
people YOU meet in the banks downtown
and visitors from other parts of the conn.
Try who gossip in the hotel rotundas all
tell the story that while the era of pros
perity has not Yet begun, the signs of its
approach appear in every direction. the
most important being an almost univer.
sal confidence that it is almost here. There
IS confidence in the President. confidence
lhat Congress will dispose of the tariff
DIN speedily and that the rates in the new
schedules Will be conservative vet smpI.
lof the needs of the Government" Dun's
reports are encouraging to a degree: Brad
street are less pessimistic and decidedly
more favorable, and the crop reports are
u IIlusuielly encouaging.-Gran Rapids
Herald (RepD.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
a IL. L. LnOk;nu l.

According 10 Dun & Co. thp bnsi,,as.
CONDITIONS are gradually shaping thn,n-
se!yrs about the same as they wor. in
lo'3' just previous to a remark;lbIa ,d.
vance N business prosperity. This via,y
ma! be of the roseate order, but if is based
on lacts and figures which the able r,,-
porter thinks justify it. 1t seems aImos+
lhcrealb!e that the volume of business is
now larger than it was in 1S92-rlle va,,, ;.
OF greatest prosperty-yet such is tha
verdict of Dun & Co. But the volume ~
pro1l's Is much smaller, making th. vol.
ume OF prosperity correspondinc,v lasS
"A very large share of the present yolun,
OF business is the importation of forai,r,
goods under free trade and low t,,.i,T
schedules This harms rather than haIns
american enterprises and the Labor thcra-
IN employed. on which ought to h.. thar.i,,
employed. We may DO a trru,ando,,.
business in flooding our markets v.;,b
1ore'GA goods 10 the exclusion Of Iln ,,rn.
uuctA "i our own labor, but there is no
prosperity t" our country III t!&t KIND nf
pusiAt>>. LAST months record of hux;-
ness failures is dee idr,lIy enrourarinn
showing. as ii does, Il large. derreas, i,
comparison with previous and corresnonI-
lng months.-Detrot Journal G,ep5.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Better Times in the West

MI =. ': Smalley of st. Paul writes
TO the New York Evening Post the results
ol nus observations on a recent "trip of Il
month from Chicago to Portland. Oregon.
iit stopped at various points on the way.
80. ,nuS saiilhS opportunities TO gather re-
iiiiplc Information concerning the business
conditions. and his conclusion is thar
trade Is everywhere improving-no much.
OUT 10 an aDpreciable extent The rail
roi'us' he says. report a net gain in re-
ceipts from freight but none worth men,
tlohins as Yet from passenger earnings.
Bank deposits are increasing and collec-
Iions are easier, People are paving a
!lttie on their old debts carried along from
noom times. and there has been Il great
deal OF liquidation from foreclosure. Au
the solid industries are doing fairly We'll
Prices are low and profits small, but the
close economies practiced enable proiec-
tors 10 come out Il little ahead
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Eevivinp Tr,,

The change which has CONF
face of things in the business y,gs Wa1,, the
unmistakable. The confidenc,. ~, world is
everybody has been lookin. is l.. winch
may lose its sharp edge by sn,na e,e It
seen event but it is hardly to be eyra ".loFe,
that any serious check will nav. Np'ctel
II seems to be taken for grantad 'ygI', .1
ha 5neTe ,'t, VIII be tariff law on the ta+n1s mat
month is too short Il time to give ~ '''s a
gong legislators of the Senate n, SOW
surance i'll regard to the tariff i ~ -e u.s.
potent influence in giving more CONF f, 3a,! most
.1, but the good effects of Secretary sst Gass.s
er in the United States or abroad 0'', Ss.. s-sl-
factory crop reports, increased roil"ll>, ;'@'ls,
earnings and the statement of bank ,iD~a cioas
lngs' which, considering the far, s'taF. t,a.
Vorahle are among the subsidiary ;2a - Ia
ences that are making for faith i, +t'. '-''sl'
iure.--Buffalo Express. " '''f I0'
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Encouraging Revelations

me Investigations of the Burean Of %.
por OF TINS State as to the industrial COW,
uHnols IN the three principal cities have
resulted IN some very encourage rava,,
tlons. 1T appears that the tide Of nroS-
pe1ty for which every one has been 90
long waiting has quietly been ,isino IN
spite of assertions to the contrary ,rha
Investigations of the bureau comnla+o
only for Duluth, show that in tha+ l.;t,,
'here IS net increase of 27 Der cen+ in
me number of employees over the numher
employed at practically the same t;,na
last year. SO far as the investications j.,
81 Paui and Minneapolis have zone i ;s
stated the percentage of increase will ba
fuly as great as in Duluth. Such !, ma
tef:al increase is not only encouran ninc as
showing an increased demand for 1n,,,,
featured articles. but it is an indie ,+;a,,
OF an increased demand for produc1s If OIL
kinds. and more important still a la,.to;,,
promise that demand will continno 10 ~
crease. Almost every manufacr,rin., IN
dustry in the State has found if ne.as
sary to increase the number of oDa,a t;ros
st. Paul Pioneer Press Rep1.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Every Line Is I.nnrov;,.

one of the commercial agencies calls
attention TO the fact that there is n re-
markable similarity between the course Of
prices. Eow and in the earlier months of
1879. when tn" most wonderful advance
in production and prices ever known in
this or al.y other country was close at
hand In that year consumption gradu-
ally gained month by month. until sud
denly the demand outran th.. supply. The
iron industry is expanding its production
and is getting larger orders. The prices
received are not high. Neither are the
wages which are paid. But there is en-
p,oyment for men who We're idle last year.
The manufacturers of wooden goods have
increa sing orders. Reports come from all
parts Of the country that the retail dis
tributon Of products is unusually large
and increasing. At this moment the vol
ume Of business transacted is larger than
in the prosperous year 1892. Before many
weeks have elapsed the volume will b.
very much larger.-Chicago Tribune
Gtep.).
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Prosperity at Hand.

The time has come when 10 cor,, 49,.
cavll at the slowness with wb;cl ,,"l ,'"'
perity is returning to this country ofVs. oto>.
the depression of the past three vaa', "a,eI
mas lack OF truth added to that mon, ,as' ,'n,
ice wh!ch can rejoice in misfortune pr"1
perlty IS coming, and the slowness ot -.
approach only mesins its sureness on,1 ~ ~
stability There ere signs on every ham,, ''l
,ha1 PRESIDENT Mckinley was right WHOM
ne si'id that the country is going no+
''"cA"afd' *,' but forward. and that The
steady hands and hearts of thn An,,n:st ,if
people are strengthened and enco,1raraI =
by the immediate prospect of a rs"i,,oI '7rT
OF wholesome and profitable actjvitr =,
all branches of labor, trade and husinasS
lhe taunt of Populist Bryan thai otbars
beside himself regret his rejection NJ rha
pohs Is as untrue as it is unpatriotic-
New York Mail and Express RepJ,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
The EriHhteuirlr Gutlooi

Democrat and anti-protectonist though
he is, Senator German is too good poll
tican and too sllrewd a business man To
maintain u hopeless Resistance to the Re
publican tariff bill. There is new hope in
this for every legitimate branch of bust
ness. 1t means that ii will not be neces-
Sary to Wait until autumn to get q taStc
OF better times. 1t means that the new
tarli1 Will have Il longer period i'll which
to work out its results and vindicate itself
before being put to the test of a congress
sl"nal election. This prospect that the
new tariff will 90 into effect with the fiscal
year is bad thing for Organism. but it
is a good thing for the merchant. the man
ufacturer. the farmer and the wage earn
er.-Bo>t"n Journal utep.).
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09

a new tariff law, but because the natural
lofces Which control trade are moving in
that direction. There is everywhere a dis
poslton to hold on to property in place
ol the inclination prevalent for several
years past to sell. The shrewdest money
hlahefs III the country are seeking invest
tieilts. Ihey are not liquidating. En-
.orce'i sales are at an end. Here and there.
AZ spots, business records are ahead of
',iiN previous reports for years past Bank
oeposlts are increasing because the net
protts OF trade and industry are growing
aila not because people are pulling idle
money out of hiding places and putting it
III Dahks.-kansas City Star lnd1.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Lumber Men Enco,,

ma ar s4e st op,n!oI . of the lumber men, their
around - 10 sranuaAy tho , and steadily getting
once m I'M mora 20 ha ane point where profits can
inc At rata ne enpecled. .l' Sales are increas-
neysrtbaaas S m aa.e which which though not rapid, is
'iie!ess encouraging. Heavy dn,I,,r',
now see in the situation sua;o;a' ue'l!ers
TRY them in laying in liberal stn'.,- 10 JUS
very large transfers to them b,r., ,.sl' anu
~ been made at leading mill nn;,,t ieGent- "
purchase of 100000 feet. mada :, ~, d
latter part of May, a large local - a. .le
added another purchase of 30 'd nnn u .nan nan
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
VIC ProSnect 2ri-hters

hltil"r because the business men have
taken heart from the comforting assur-
ahces u Secretary Gage and The. reason
aple certainty that a new tariff law will
be III force within Il few weeks or be-
cause better times had to come in the
natural older of things. there is a definite
ana unquestionable Improvement in the
business situation. There are so many in
a1cahons of this i'll so many quarters that
IL Is Idle TO deny that a change for the
better Is taking place. There are indus
Irl's I} which have not revived as vet. but
nneif turn will come. There are some
Mllch always lag behind in the process
sion'-chicago Tribune RepD.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Large Handling of Goods.

Bank clearings last week We're light, but
little over $500 100000 in the Chronicles
table, in which one day is estimated But
the increase over the corresponding week
of the previous year was no less than II
per cent, and in comparison with cartier
and more prosperous years it must be re-
membered that there has been such de,
Indicate very large gain in quantities
Ihe truth is that in volume of merchan
disc handled the amount of business done
now does not compare unfavorably Wlth
the amount done in good years, but al
these lower prices profits are small anu
sometimes disappear entirely.-tlnanclal
Chronicle Dem.).
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Nearly Up to the Stand,

ne volume of actual transactions
"a "a value a tenth smaller than if ua. 10y y,
rhe years of the greatest pros,.ar;+,- 40 ~
attalned in the United States y a,tbo, ever
'le volume of payments now ranra'
" niuch lower range of prices M. -
crease, whether a little more or la., ue-
greatly to be regretted. bur Il 20 is
paralysis. Whatever else NAV ha no, iot
reason SAID of the difficulties in ~. Win
OF industrial recovery, it cannot ho way
.hat business is paralyzed when tho sdiu
ihgs OF all railroads reported for l:a. earn
ohlF 20 per cent smaller than in tba "s s. are
Rep.). 'A Tribune
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Steady Gain in Hrsi

L he gain in business cnntin,,o
without fluctuations. and at the has+ ny il9t
crate but Yet distinct 1t is sin y, 'lio'-
ttles rather than prices. althon@b - j., 4lal-
branches an advance in prices ,oa,s ,J,,e h,,e
on tAe whole the number Of bana,, = ~ ~ !
plo"eu, i, the volume of new orders .mi1 l,
oneo! one amount Of work done. are slowly 'iru in
cfeaslns' , Prospects of good U~,s cro,;s lie AZ
Mneat ana corn helps growing del,, dom ~
IRON! dealers, whose stocks oral,i"il.1 l,,,il.1
snlnii,s sn1 n; consumption deplete also helms
ianao r,,u III , 1ne money and exchange mortat s.
urge nuylns Of American secnrit;as i'st 'e-l
'lli u, influence M Money coming hitbar era',s .la'
sie est even as late rs June 10 Gl,, n.i.i
49, 7,1I, crops near at hand, ipdica+as 49,,
neai'hy condition at the West India, d
hons of the volume of business ara .nulca- l
~ ~ cleafing house exchanges. which sen son
lne Week exceed the last years 81 nor nor
cent and in railroad earnings n.hi'h ~
ai.lount ag udd in in the United States ayoma 'tl
po7, g.: 'oo3o' on roads reported bv Dn,,o
hevlew ne, for May, 3.3 per cent larsar Dhn tbas
ast en year, and 3 per cent larger than 'Si,i
lo92'-W Washington Post Dem1 ''i III
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Fresh Evidences Of This Come
from Every Part Of the
Country.
democratic and Republican Journals Vie with
Each Other in Assurances Of Return
ing Prosperity.
Iiost Gratifying Collection OF Hopeful T7zrre~sio,
Gathered from Various Reliable


NO publication within the last few
weeks has attracted more attention
1hah that furnished the readers of this
Faper early last month. showing "a
marked Improvement in business CON
olfl"hS throughout the country. This
WAS evidenced by a collection of state
mehts on this subject from scores of
newspapers of all political parties. and
1f"m al parts OF the country. The
evidence OF general ana Widespread inn
proFelhenl was soplainly shown by this
ana 50 much Il subject of qualification
'hat we present herewith another in
s'allment of expressions of this char
acter. gathered from all sections and
fIom papers of all political shades of
opinion:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
South Feels the Innrove,nent.

Nhlle the general business situation
IS somewhat hampered by the uncertainty
artachlng to the tariff bill. there are not
wanting signs that a gradual improve
ment in trade is in progress. 1t is true
that there is no disposition to be enter
pflsins. Tor to put out new lines until
all uncertainties as to the future tariff
dutles are removed: but in spite of this,
there Is fair movement for actual CON
sumption in nearly all branches of indus
try. With favorable crop outlook, there
IS every reason to expect good trade in
the entire county tributary to this sec
ton, especially as country merchants and
farmers are already in fairly prosperous
condition. The merchants here have TAX
en- advantage of the recent dullness to
carefully study the problems which have
hitherto initiated against trade, and it
is believed that many of the most serious
difficulties have been overcome. OF
course, some months must yet elapse be-
tore the crops are ready for market; but
the mere prospect of good crops is ordinar-
lily sufficient to create confidence and set
the wheels of commerce, in motion. 1t is
therefore, confidently believed that an i'm
provement in business will be noted from
now on.-New Orleans Picayune Dem)
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
approving Steadily.

Secretary Cages conviction of the i'm.
provement in business, expressed 10 rba
Maryland bankers in Cumberland bos
had a good influence, and has strenptb.
ened the growing feeling that slow bnt
permanent Improvement is spreading ovar
the country. His repetition at Cumbar.
land of his statement the weel, hsfor, j.,
Iilcihnatl. that the administration was
ue'erlh'leu to secure Il comprehensive and
permanent rectltication of the currency.
ana tAat he had assurances from members
OF Congress that at the next session bill
to that effect would be passed has had
very decided influence in improving The
general tone and increasing confidence
New York Journal of Commerce Deml
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Prosperity Is at Hand

Everything that is apparent points ia
rapid revival of prosperity this fall We
are promised abundant la1yests with hat.
ter prices than for many wears. If thp
ialil!eis ., get good prices for large crops
~ VIII make demand upon our manu-
iac'uiefs Tor their products The wheels
OIL, VI industry VIII revolve once more. There
Wlil De work for the unemployed, and we
sllail nave that satisfactory condition for
"llch we have yearned so long. We are
not pesslnlsts. We are exceedingly hope
lul OF the future. The speech of Presi-
cent Mckinley at the banquet Wednes-
ua'S hlSht was worthy the man and the oc-
caslon. Prosperity is at and.-Phtladel-
phia Inquirer Rep.).
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
improved Condition of Trade

1hefe Is no doubt of Il change for ri,n
better; pessimists may doubt and j,,.ti-
sans may swear. but the first wave Of rho
returnins tide of prosperity is seen md
iel' me failures during May. 1897. wara
Iess IN number than in any one of tha
"e'!LE-ohe months Immediately procpd-
..l2 II; the cash Responsibilities Of mo
.illAs ana persons failing were less han
IA any month since September. 1891 ma
l't,lllle :. OF business-mealling the weight
III tons or measurements by yards-of
GOODS sold in May 1897 was eonoI ta
tiat IN the phenomenal year 1899 R,,,
tne volume i'll cash WAS far less: we s,iII
're ar, III the era OF ruinously low prices
a. lis't paradise of cheap commodities fo,.
.1le TN, Workmen' to which the Democrats in in
ll'', Us to enter, and into which. unfortn-
llalely we did enter. And bncarsn ~
prices OF Things that are sold ara Low. ~
1, n'ses OF those that make them are low.
"a. lliefe are not nearly SO many idle mon,
I.,;' ~ NAY lS9', as in May. 1896 NIora
nuns N and factories are in operate, nou
'nah then. The demand for jabnr ~" i,,
Creases perceptibly : Chicago Inter 0ooar, ~,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Basis for Confidence

Ihe general symptoms developed in
wall street during the past week have
been the most hopeful features witnessed
Tor many months past. Without any spe-
csat Sumulus or speculative effort. there
mas been marked revival of buying oper-
atoms and. With few exceptions. an ad-
vance IN prices. Also. it is a notable
symptom that several persons of emf
hence and directly in touch with the farn-
ing interest and the larger industries have
simultaneously expressed their views ON
rhe business outlook in unexpectedly hone
ful terms. Mr.. Thomson president of tho
pennsylvania Railroad; Mr.. Gould of the
Missouri Pacific, Mr.. Chauncey NJ. De
pew and Mr.. c. T. Huntington, who are
among the foremost representatives of the
railroad interest in different sections of
the country, have uniformly expressed
sangline expectations as to the general
outcome Of The harvest and the prospects
OF business ut large Similar estimates OF
IN" Hrift OF the crops and of business have
been made by Mr.. Andrew CARNEGIE, IJon
is"sWel +. Flower and SIR Hill. prcsi-
dent OF the Great Northern Such body
ol opinion, coming from men possessing
| ne best source of knowledge as to condi
tl"l!S and movements. constitute a basis
1of confidence which cannot be disregard
'u.-N eekly Financial Review.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
a Good Example for the PeoD

Among the solid facts on which avn.o
tations may be based are the fio,ter;n,,
crop prospect. President II i'll of the Gr,.,7
Northern is quoted as predicting that m.
wheat fields contribuiory to his limos vii,
furnish :N.GGo.GOO BUSHES of grain 49,
Stasrn tor transportation, and tha ,n,,,-
ayers OF other lines contribute euuoIlv
'hNofapie information. The .jobi,.rs say
TIA; the supply of manufactured GOOD.
Which may be counted among the nacas-
sarles OF life is generally exhausted
throughout the country. and that the mao
pie must buy and the mills mus, r.srn,a
operation to meet the demand. which viii
bring into circulation the millions ,f Ini
lars that have been boarded tbronrb w.,
hard times. 1t would be we'll if ali n.a
Pie. everywhere. would initiate tn. ch,..r
iui and optimistic tone Of the Pr.sido,,+
and the members Of his ad1n;nis-7.,-;,,,,
Let them Withdraw their gaze from ,la
dark and gloomy aspect upon which II h,s
dweit for several years past and habi,no+a
themselves 70 looking upon the bri.-ht side
OF things. 1t is We'll known that almo.t
any man in good health might he mad. in
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Every Man Feels t.

lhere Is not Il progressive business man
in Kansas City who does not feel moro
cheerful over present conditions and f,,-
ture prospects than he has felt for mar
years. The great majority recognize that
the movement towards better times is u.ali
under way, not by reason of Mr.. NcK;n.
ley's election or because of the promise 90
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09

if his friends, through Il concerted move
ment. wsre to make a point of telling him
every time they met him how sick he look
ed. The ina gination is powerful motor.
When everybody one meets talks of hard
times. tinge Of melancholy is created
which overspreads the whole community.
This cloud can be dissipated by cheerful
talk ana by considering the really favora-
bic factors of the situation. Minneapolis
Tribune Iep.).
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-09
Signs of Cheer,

The business sentiment is unloubtaa,,- v
stronger. There are many reasons for
hopefulness. Not the least important re-.
cent happening has been the assuraa nee of
Secretary Gage that the Federal admins
tration would not forget the mandate of
the people, whose voice in behalf of hon
est money and sound finance rang ont
loud and clear in November last" Chr.
rencJ' Reform is vital to business secur