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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
VEAL TIL FOR THE FARMERS
Gain Because of Better Prices
Estimated at $500, 900, 900.
SMALLER CROPS, BIG PROFITS
Department of Agricuiture's Statis-
tics Show Ii Vast Increase in Re-
turns for Eight Principal Prod
Cattle, Wheat, Corn. Fota-
toes and Cotton the Leaders.

The Department OF Agriculture is re-
sponsible for the assertion tnat $780,
100000 is the amount which has been
or VIII be distributed among the farmers
as the result of advanced prices for this
seasons crops as compared with those
Of last year. This enormous sum of money
has not been absorbed by the Spectator
and mid;leman, but is going into the ac-
tuat possession OF the producers.
OF this sum $41o,Uoo,O00 has been
realized on eight specialties OF agricultural
INDUSTRY The other 500 100000 is
divided among the odds and ends that
represent the pecuniary results OF q far
nler's labor To this total millions of
dollars are daily being added by steady
increase of prices in the open markets.
These figures are based upon the most
careful compute tions made by experts
in the Department of Agriculture The
returns from certain crops, especially corn,
are not yet sufficiently definite to est
mate approximate yields.
The Indications are that the total of all
farming products will be trifi. less than
those of last year, in spite of which higher
prices VIII mean more money lot the
farmer. This is especially noticeable in
potatoes. which now command a price
just double that realized last year, by
which the farmers will reap benefit equal
to a crop of bali billion instead of 250.-
600, 900 bushels. 1t is an invariable, rule
that small crop of a given product causes
materially enhanced values, kept in cases
where foreign complications affect the re-
suit.
According to figures furnished by Col
Joseph II Brigham, Acting Secretary OF
Agriculture, the yields for this year viii
not. probably, differ much from those OF
last year. In some Instances the figures
may be slightly iii excess and other
products may note slight decrease.
The eight products chosen as illustrating
the vast financial benefits accruing 10
tie farmers OF the United States from the
recent rapid rise in prices are cattle,
wheat, Coin, potatoes, cotton, sheep, swine
and wool. Careful Comparison has been
made of the prices now prevailing with
those which obtained during the whole
of last year The following tai bile shows
AN inflow of 10000, 900 to the pockets
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

II is always gratifying to receive testf-
ni0nials for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and when he in
dorsement Is from physician il Is espe-
cially go There is no more satisfactory or
effective remedy then Chamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoe1 Remedy" writes DR..
r. f. RObey, physician and pharmacist, OF
olney, Mo , and as he has used the Remedy
in his own family and sold it IN his drug
store for six years, he should certainly
know For sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale
and Retail Druggist, 93s F street; Con
necticut avenue and street northwest, and
142s Maryland avenue northeast.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
BER1RAND A FoRMER CONVICT.
Belgian Government Refuses to Rec
ognize Him as L. s. Commissioner.

Belgian Government REFUSES TO Rec-
ognize Hin as L. $. Commissioners.
The case of Henry Bertrand, a United
States Commissioner TO the exposition at
Brussels, has been referred by tie State
Department to Senator Penrose for in
yessigation Bertrand lives in Phiiadel-
phia, and received his appointment through
the efforts ot Senator Penrose. When Ber-
trand reached Brussels that government
refused 70 recognize him and sent word 10
the State Department thathe was persona
non graHa-
II was alleged that bertrand, when a
resident Of Brussels, had been convicted OF
forgery, and had served a term of inn
prisonment for the offense. he came e
this country after his term OF imprison-
ment expired, and, having, so far as is
known, lived reputable life in PhIIadel-
phia, easily secured the active efforts OF
6en;ttor Penrose to be appointed com
missioner to the exposition.
IL le supposed that Bertrand believed
that he would not be identified as the ole
time convict. or he would not have sought
the position and CHANGED the exposure.
The State Department expects Senator
Penrose 70 secure Bertrand's resignation,
and il he refuses TO send it, the Secretary
OF State will recall him. f Fr
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S4IO,oOo,OOO

Total ...............,....$ 4i0, 900
To this large sum- which is already in
sight must be added an estimate OF $780,
600 900 for the Increased profits that have
been realized on crops OF oats, barley, rye,
hay, flax, hops, and other miscellaneous
but vaiuable products of the farm. No
allowance has been made for an increased
or diminished production or for an increase
or decrease ia the amount of live stock
the farmer may have for sale this gear as
compared with last year. But it may
safely be affirmed that the increase in
prices even during the last few months is
TO the advantage of the farmer by not
less than 100000, 600
OF these conditions Acting Secretary
Brigham said:
THE advance over last years prices has
already been considera bile. Wheat, corn,
potatoes mess pork, mich cows and beef
cattle, hogs, sheep. and wool have adj
vanced sharply in price There has also
been slight advance in the price OF cot
ton Potatoes are bringing double what
they brought last year. This advance in
prices Of farm products will have very
favorable effect upon the farmers. While
the crops viii probably not be so large as
those orlast year they will bring the GARNER
a good deal more Eoney, and cost less for
handling of the same, thus increasing his
profits. 1t is not advisable to give esti
mates upon this years crops, as we do
not know just what the yield will he bur
the advance III the price of wheat over
the price paid one year ago would amount.
on the crop OF last year, To $4,000, 600
'Tie advance in the price of corn over
the same date last year Is more than 9
cents hushel, and on last years crop
would emount To about SIS, 900 600. The
advance in the price of sheep and wool on
account Of tariff legislation, over the
prices of sheep and wool last year would
amount to about $4,000, 900 The adj
vance in the price of cattle and hogs would
represent many millions of dollars There
has been large crop of hay cut, for
which fair prices are being received IL
prices remain as they are or advance they
will bring large amount of money to the
farmer over what he received for crops
last year 1t Is impossible to estimate
the good that Will result from the in
creased amount OF money distributed in the
farming districts.
Debts will be paid and Improvement is
made on farms and farm buildings, thus
giving employment to labor and CHI an Gin q.
to very considerable extent, the conli-
lions which exist in many sections of the
country. The impression is quite general
that very large crops mean prosperity
for the farmer. This is not true Abnor-
NAL crops, unless there is an unusual lie
mand, are frequently grown at a loss
instead of profit. An average or a
moderate crop, sufficient to- supply the
demand, leaves more profit. The four
largest crops of corn grown since 1881
We're worth less than the four smallest ;,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
New York corton Market.
RUDoLPH HAxNI,s WILL
Estate Left 10 Daughter Except
So for His Wife.

The VIII or Rudolph Hanni, who recently
committed suicide by shooting himself,
wasfiledin the office OF the Register OF Wills
this morning II is dated September "a,
1885, and names Elise Bruegger, daugh-
ter of the deceased, as executrix
BY the terms OF the instrument, all the
property OF the testator, real and personal,
is left To the daughter, Elise Rruegger, wife
of Jacob Bruecger, except SIS, which the
VIII directs ''be paid in lawful money OF
the United States as legacy to my faith
less wife, Therese Hanni, as 10 full satis-
faction OF all her claims upon my property"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Dow, Jones & Co. say of the prospects
Of the roads in the Northwest:
4 peculiar combination of circumstances
have centered over Nebraska and tie
Northwest.
The general revival of business N the
far Northwest, then the KlontIiEc ex.ite-
ment, which has absorbed all the avail
able supplies in the Ncrthw est and caused
demand for goods from the East; then
the court decisions in favor of the .ail
road rates; then the foreign shortages in
grain, with the enormous wheat harvest
in Nebraska aid Kansas. Nebraska s APP
parently about TO market the largest grass
crop, tie largest wheat crop, the lar est
oat crop aud a very large corn crop. The
two roads which get the most benefit
from it are Chicago, Burlington ami quincy
and Union Pacific.
1t seems reasonably certain that the
Omaha dividend will be doubled, that
Rock Island will go to per cent
basis at once, " lille st. Paul and North
west will increase the dividend or lay
extra dividends iris fall.
Atchison earnings are understood 70 be
increasing more than $40, per day
and Rock Island is increasing between
$4,000 and $4,000 daily
Railroad earnings for the second Wee.
In August Will begin to come out tom ~
row aud for the rest of the week very
large increases from all sections or the
country are confidently expected.
The Boston Post is authority for the
statement that Sugar will not declare an
extra dividend, but will increase To per
cent quarterly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

lf one is disposed to sell anything in
the present market. Manhattan is prob
ably as little likely 10 advance as any
other stock. 1t is said that several OF
the strongest bears are to make ali effort
this week against the stock. They may
be aided by people who wish TO get in
at lower figure
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
PLEURIsY QUICKLY CURED.

I have suffered the most excruciating
pains in the side. The Doctor said it
was Pleurisy. The Brazilian Balm gave
me almost instant relief when every
thing else failed, and permanently cured
me. l took it and had some warmed
and rubbed on strong
Mrs. ELIZABETH PARCELS,
Marcus Hook, Pa.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
HER HUSBAND A BIGAMrsr.
ON This Ground aHd for Desertion
Mrs. Friess Wants a Divorce.

Mrs. Friess Wants Divorce.
Mary Fricss yesterday entered suit
through her attorney, Charles Bendheim,
for divorce from John J.. Friess upon the
ground Of desertion- She states that she
was married July IA, 1885. by the Rev.
William S. Hammond, and that the De
PENDANT gave the name of Albert FTiess,
which, she alleges. is assumed.
On October IL, she charges. he deserted
her without cause, and shortly efterward
sent letter, telling her that he would
never return, and advising her to seek
employment She further alleges that the
Defendant, after his deserton OF her, went
20 Key West, Fla, where, under the as
sumcd name or John Friess Won Fslken-
stein he married Caroline Lillian FISHER,
with whom he is now living as man and
wife
The petitioner, therefore, asks for an
absolute divorce, with permission TO re-
sumo her maiden name or Marie Hess.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
DIR. CARR ASSUMES OFFICE.
The New Coroner VIII Probably
Make No Changes at Present.

Or. william p. Carr, the newly ap-
POINTED coroner for the District, yester-
day qualified for office and took the
oath. DIR. Carr said to a Times reporter
that he had not as yet laid any plans
for discfarging the duties of his new
position, and was not certain that he
would make any changes from the
methods pursued by his predecessor.
He said that he would devote the first
few weeks to becoming acquainted with
the routine work before making any per
nlanent decision. DR.. Burch, who was
appointed 10 the office OF police sur
gecn, which DR.. Carr resigned to become
coroner, also took the oath Of office yes
terday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Reports In regard TO the earnings of
burlington continue to be excellent Al
though the stock was hit pretty hard yes
terday, it seems evident to good many
shrewd people that the reason for this
was only speculative one traders desir-
Ing to get in at n lower figure.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
A Query.

To the Editor of The Times:
If Thomas Martin had succeeded in sub
shutting lead slugs for all the silver dol
lars In the Treasury vault, what would
be the loss In bullion values as compared
with the present disproportion between
silver and gold? IA MES JULIAN.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Chicago. Aug 16.-Wheat was excited
and higher again today, fluctuating from
81 70 SO 3-4c, closing at 50 LIZ
There was no indication of any large con
centrated buying, The strength was due 10
continued reports of a decrease in estimates
in the northwest and higher cables. New
York wired acteptanees of everything Of
fered to the continent. Thirty loads, how
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

ever, Were the extent OF the sales reported
Tue WORLDS Shipments Were 1884 900
bushels, 600. 900 bushels in excess OF
last week. The amount ON passage In
creased nearly $500 900 bushels The
visible decreased $4,000 busbeIs-consisler-
ably less than expected. II is hard TO
predict where the advance will culHinate.
large foreign demand seems ASSURED
Inc outcome OF the crop in the North
west no" is an important factor.
Corn opened strong at 1-2a5-S cent 5ver
satui Gay's close, but lost portion of The
advance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Highland Terrace Apartments, Thc,aas
Circle, 1401 Massas husetts avenue. In
the hottest weather the soda water and ice
cream saloon is always cool and pleasant
Mrs. P. w. Favorite, manager. q
au14-tf,em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

The steamers Jane MoseIey, AIrowsrnith,
Samuel J. PentZ, and Harry Randall, all
keep Consumers Berthe best beer made.
A SIX for IL. a11S-7s
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
A DESCENDANT FROM REBEL sIREs.

The Highland Terrace Apartments; an
ideal place Location unsurpassed. Thorn
as Circle, 1401 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest. Suites containing three and
four rooms, with private bath; rooms
large. cheerful and well-appointed. House
now open for inspection The cafe. under
the especial direction of Mrs. p. w. Favor
tie, will be opened October 1, 1897. Let
tiers promptly answered. aul 4-tf-em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Sugar was one OF the features OF the
market. The price of the stock advanced
steadily to another record price 149 1-2.
The public was buying Sugar all day, but
at this figure, 40 1-2, heavy realizing by
some Of tire strong holders was thought
by one or two shrewd observers of the
market to be apparent. At any rate, the
prics. went down from this high figure
to 14S 12 at the close. This advance TO
las 1-2 was in strict accord with the
views entertained by the best informed
people at the end of last week, and, more
over, the same people are OF the opinion
that this Is not the highest figure to be
reached by any means. There may possibly
E he reaction today to Al, but, whether
there is or not, the advance this week
will be several points. When Sugar passes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

The specialties in number OF cases,
such as Missouri Pacific aud Chesapeake
and Ohio, reached higher prices yesterday
than they have yet seen heretofore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Soda water, coldest in the city. Ice
cream and ices the best. Usual prices. At
the Highland Terrace Apartments, Thomas
Circle, 1401 Massachusetts avenue.
au14-tf,em
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There was VERY evidently ,lisposition

There was very evidently a disposition
to test the market yesterday. The pro-
fessional speculative element showed an
inclination to realize during much of the
day, whenever the public pushed UP
prices, and the big interests that We're
so plainly beneath the market last week
seemed to stand aside for time. To-
ward the AFTERNOON this disposition was
especially noticeable in the granger stocks,
traders apparently endeavOring to make
the close lower. 1t is probable that just
at the present moment the Spectators
and tie larger interests in the market
may. be willing to let prices go off two
or three points. This will not surprise
anv of the shrewder and better-infurRie'l
traders at the opening OF the market today,
IL it occUrs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Highland Terrace Apartments, Thomas
Circle, 140I Massachusetts avenue In
the hottest weather the soda water and ice
cream saloon is always cool and pleasant.
Mrs p ". Fayorite, manager.
au14-tf.em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

The total sales of stocks today was 40i,-
20 shares, and OF bonds 50 ,01 a, 1850 par
value.
gradual change in the tendency Of
the foreign dealings in the iocal market
was apparent last week, and while the
arbitrage houses Were fairly active on
both sides OF the market today, their pur.
chases were estimated as larger than their
sales, the first being, furthermore, in tfe
higher priced shares. Advances We're noted
in the American division of the London
stock market this morning, despite the
weakness In its other departments. The
prevalent speculative temper makes II
quick to seize upon any circumstance of a
favorable nature, and the foreign tendency
toward American stock was an in
fluence for good in the early dealings,
whereas had it been contrarily disposed
it would have been held OF little account
There was further spirited advance IN
the grain market, but the good effect OF
this development was subsequently quail
fled by reports of damage to the spring
wheat crop. AS harvesting is now III
progress In al, except the most northern
sections, these reports lacked substance,
but they carried some weight in the
trading.
The highest range of prices yet recorded
In the general market, and particularly IN
the granger shares, was made in the iirst
hour OF business today. From this level
declines We're general in the stocks rfs1st
directly influenced by the reports of crop
damage, but there was little liquidation,
and 1ie market became very dull on The
decline, the total dealings being the sIna:i
est In q number of days. The strongest
features of the market were New York
Central, Chesapeake and Ohio, Sugar ard
American Spirits, and the failure of liqui,la-
tion to follow the rurnors of crop damage
caused the traders 10 cover the stocEs
i'll the afternoon that they sold In tie
morning, their purchases being folio we'd
by general recOvertes.
The money market again showed evil
dences OF increasing firmness. Expecta.
tons of very favorable reports of rail-
way earnings for the second week of
August Were sustaining factors in the
market, and Burlington and Quincy, On
which the quarterly dividend VIII be de-
clared this week. was specially affected
by that circumstance. The advance In
Sugar Refining carried that stock to the
highest figures in its history, but there
was no special gossip affecting it, beyond
the rumors usual at this period OF an
increase in rbe rate of dividend. Among
the specialties, advances were noted In
tie cotton oil shares and in Pere Mar
quette
The close was dun, with fractional
changes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Mr.. F D. Carley, OF the Monetary Trust.
has this to say OF the market:
The enormous transactions OF the last
ten days have permitted all sorts Of oper.
ators To carry out their various policies
Every man who wished to sell has been
able 70 DO SC; every mat who wished to
buy was also able to do So. The resul. s.
d comparatively stagnant market this
afternoon. If the stocks had been cwl.d
by the professional men exclusively trd
sold TO the public, this would mean -el :
tioni but We do not think such was he
case We think the stocks We're sold l.y
one set OF bulls and bought by aa15her
set no have been making money The
new holders, therefore, have plenty of
mouey and plenty of hope, and we see
no reason for expecting them to let 70
their grip. Some long stock came Into
the market at / 40 12 on Sugar ana held
the price down for the moment II il
had not been for this, We think Sugar
would have crossed so. and would have
given better squirt to the market IS
il is the market is very quiet andthe aears
at work vigorously. They will put out
some neS contracts tomorrow"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

The steamers Jane Moseley, Arrowsnnth,
Samuel j. Pentz, and Harry Randall, all
keep Consumers berthe best beer made
A SIX for it, au1 SIT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Chicago Grain and PROVISION Market.
Corrected daily by ". Hiobs 4 Co.
Bankers and Brokers. Members of tia
n T. Stock Exchange. 1927 F street.
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FINANCIAL.
CoPSON & MACAPTNEy.


Members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 14lS + St, Glover Building
Correspondents OF MesSrs- Moore i Schley.
No so Broadway,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Fonda
deposits. Exchange Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all
securities listed on the exchanges OF
New York, Fhiladelph ia. Boston and Baiti-
more bought aud solo
A speciality made OF investment securt-
ties District Bonds and al local Rail-
road. Gas, Insurance and Telephone Stock
dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought
and sold mh1S-tf
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

There was tip out yesterday morn
ing that Spirits would advance this week
There was a slight advance during the
day. but it seems quite probable that
this viii he followed up with further
rise
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Mr. Robert Lindblom, Mr.. Silsoy's cor
respondent, though bull On the general
situation with regard TO wheat, for the
moment advises selling at &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
NOW York stnek Market.

Corrected daily by W. g. Hibbs & Co.
Bankers and Brokers Members OF the
n. Y. Stock Exchange. 1927 + streek
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

100 1t should &c with rush six or eight
points further
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

1t must be acknowledged, however, that
in such market as this nobody feels
quite SIRE OF anything except that prices
are to be higher before they are Inaterially
lower. Any reaction which comes now
will be small one.