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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02
WHY FARMERS SHOULD REJOICE
Dodging Duty on Farm Products
Free Raw Materials.
lspeclal Corresdonpence. ]

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Is
The farmers of the country will have
good reason to congratulate them
selves upon the promptuess with
which the Dingley law got upon the
statute books.
That it did become a law more
promptly than any tariff measure
since Washington has been already
explained in this correspondence.
Canvass the history of all administra-
tons and all tariff laws, and you will
find none since the original tariff act
which became law so promptly after
the Inauguration of new President.
But the purpose of the opening re.
marks as to the farmer was to call
attention to the raid which was made
on him in the closing days of the old
law, and the advantages which he
gained by the promptness of Republi-
can legislation which put stop to
that raid.
The chief ambition of the importers
in the closing months of the Wilson
tariff seems to have been to ''gouge"
the farmer out of the last penny pos
sible by rushing in all the farm prod
ucts they could rake and scrape the
world over.
Take the matter of live animals for
instance. The value of the live ami
mails imported in the month Of July,
1897, amounted to 1854, 900, 900, while
in July, 1896, they amounted to only
S73, 900, 900.
The cattle imported in July 1897
numb red only 3,o7I. This was the
last chance of the importers to gouge
the farmers by rushing in Mexican
cattle at the low rates of the Wilson
law, and by undertaking them, bring
ing them in almost free of duty.
The number of sheep imported in
July, 1897, was, 39984, against 4,o78
in July of the preceding year,
The importations OF raw cotton dur
ing July, 1907, amounted to 6,595, 9o8
pounds, against 1, 764, 100 in July of
the preceding year this being due
doubtless to the expectation that the
duty on cotton which was placed in
the bill by the Senate would be retain
ed by the Conference Committee.
The duty placed upon hides of
course stimulated the importation Of
this article during the closing days of
July, before the new law went into eff
feet. The total imports of hides, 9TH
CT than fur skins, during the month
ofJuly amounted to 2I,434, I62 pounds
against 9, 200, 96I in the corresponding
month of 1896. The imports OF hides
during the entire seven months of the
calendar year amounted to $50, 558,45o
pounds, against 78,392,41I pounds in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

the corresp onding months Of the pre-
cediug year.
The last shot that the wool import
ers and wool producers Of foreign
countries could get at the American
farmer under the free-wool clause Of
the Wilson law was shown in the i'm
ports Of wool during July, 1897, being
over "a. 600, 600 pounds, as against s.
AS, 600 pounds in the corresponding
month of last year. For the seven
months Of 1907 ending with July the
imports OF wool amounted to 10000,
900 pounds, as against 1917 600, 900
pounds in the corresponding months
of the preceding year.
The increase in the duty on veeeta-
be fibers, such as flax, hemp, ETC.,
stimulated the dealers in that class OF
goods to unusual activity, the July
imports OF this class amounting to 81
400, 900, against 5000, 900 of the CORE
spending month of last year
The importers neglected no oppor-
tunity in that closing month to either
put money in their own pockets or
take away from the Dingley law its
earning capacity during its first few
mouths. The importations into the
United States in the month of July,
1897, amounted to $53,79o, 4o7, OF
which a very large proportion was
made up of articles which could come
in at lower rates under the Wilson law
than under the Dingley law, which
they knew would go into operation
by the close OF that month.
One special feature OF the Wilson
law was its effort to bring in free OF
duty what is usually termed raw
material" that is, materials in crude
condition for use in manufacturing.
The July, 1897, importation OF this
particular class OF articles was double
that of July, 1896, while in the seven
months ending with July, 1897, the
increase in free raw material amount
ed to SIS, 600, 900, or an increase OF
over 20 per cent for the entire seven
months of the calendar year 1897.
1t will thus be seen that while every
interest was "raided' by the import
ers in the last months of the Wilson
law, the farmer was the greatest suf-
ferer. That he is already feeling the
benefit OF the Dingley law, however,
is shown by the general advance in
prices. Neafly every production OF
/ the farm has increased III vulue, while
silver has been as steadily falling in
price. The latest farm product to
hear from is cotton seed and cotton
seed meal, which have advanced very
rapidly OF late, Southern newspapers
reporting high prices and that every
consignment is eagerly seized by buy
ers, and wool which sold i'll Septem-
Der of 1896 at II cents pound is sell
ing in September of 1897 at Fl cents,
an advance of about 30 per cent yet
silver has fallen 20 per cent or more
meantime.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

Wheat and silver, instead of being
hand in hand" these days, are not
even neighborly any longer. They
stood side by side in price on Sep
TENDER I, 1896, an ounce of silver and
a bushel of wheat being worth at that
time 81 cents each. By September
OF the present year the ounce Of silver
had fallen to 81 cents and the bushel
of wheat had advanced to SG.o3, max
ing the difference between them wide.
Recent reports from Russia, are
that her grain expectation of 1897 has
been only about two-thirds that of
1896, and that her this years crop
will not warrant the expectation of
any grain, coupled with the shortage
in other parts of the world, indicate
that the disparity will be still greater
within the next few months.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02
Was Soon Feeling Better.

For three years l was troubled
with my heart an liver. / was run
down in health and could hardly
walk, was SO weak. / tried many
medicines and finally bought bottle
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. l was soon
feeling better, and after taking few
more bottles was strong and able to
work" w. ]. HARRIS, Cloverdale,
Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02
r1APl<. THE MAGICIAN.

Who loosed that timely summer heat
To ripen all this dollar wheat,
Just SO the Demmies would be beat2
Mark Hanna.
Who planted all that Klondyke gold,
And placed it there in Attic cold,
And caused the secret to be toldf
Mark Hanna.
Who scattered pearls-in all the streams
OF Arkansas, so that II seems
All men forsake free silver dreams?
Mark Hanna.
Who, when the masses were TO meet
At Springfield, sent that awful heat,
The true apostles to defeat2
Mark Hanna.
Who kidnapped Neal the other day.
And to the Popocrat's dismay
Got him a job at higher pay?
Mark Hanna.
Who judged by statements of the
Pops
Controls the markets and the crops,
The rain and perspiration drops?
Mark Hanna.
Who carries magic in his Joints,
And whomsoe'r he will anoints,
And could give old Aladdin points,
Mark Hanna.
Columbus Dispatch.
Who crossed the Andes dizzy height,
And in Piquitiri streamlet bright,
Brought other gold mines into sight2
Mark Hanna.
Who bound that Cuba shall be free
Brought yellow fever DER the sea,
And forced the Pops to climb a tree?
Mark Hanna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

A Kentucky editor has the follow
ing announcement standing in his
columns; A first. class paper, entered
as second-class matter in a third-class
postofIice, Memphis Commercial-Ap-
peal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

''He gives twice that gives quick
ly," urged the collector, earnestly.
True, replied Snagge, calmly,
"but I've noticed that he that gives
slowly very frequently doesn't have
to give at all. "--Harper's Bazaar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02
Purely Vegetable

and contains not a particle of mer-
curry, potash, or other mineral, which
means so much to all who know the
disastrous effects of these drugs.
Valuable books oSn be had free by
addressing SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

The Lutheran Observer is not noted
as a humorous publication, therefore
the following sentence which appear
ed in a whitewash formula in a recent
issue must have been due to juggling
by the compositor: Three pounds OF
ground ice boiled to a thin paste and
stirred in while hot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

MY lord, said the foreman of an
Irish jury when giving in his verdict,
eve find the man who stole the mare
not guilty"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

When it comes to an argument with
the milkman the most obstinate per
son is obliged to take water
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

The objection of Great Britain to
the participation OF Russia and Japan
in the seal conference is confirmed.
The British contention is that those
countries have no direct interest in
the present controversy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

Be sure you are right, and then go
see if you are.-Life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

Hood Pills are the favorite family
cathartic. Easy to take, gentle, mild.
rs cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02
Mark Hanna.

Who scattered pearls-in all the streams
OF Arkansas, so that IL seems
Ain forsake free silver dreamsY
Mark Hanna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

Who planted all that Klondyke gold,
And placed it there in Attic cold,
And caused the secret to be toldf
Mark Hanna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

Who, when the masses were TO meet
At Springfield, sent that awful heat,
The true apostles to defeat2
Mark Hanna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

Who loosed that timely summer heat
To ripen all this dollar wheat,
Just SO the Demmies would be beat2
Mark Hanna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-02

who kidnapped Neal the other day,
And to the Popoerat's dismay
Got him a job at higher pay?
Mark Hanna.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
AMBITIOUS SHANAHAN
The Tall Sycamore Would Be
a Fusion Candidate for
Governor.

T. w. H. Shanahan. the Tall Sycamore,
etc., OF sh ista, and just now Code Com
missioner would be Governor OF CaIfor-
MIA, one may learn on the quiet, and a
Shanahan campaign may soon line up
with ,he early Magaire campaign, Jeter
campaign and few other brands.
Mr.. Shanahan's latent am bilion did not
BEGIN TO put forth the tender leaves OF
hope until Governor Budd recently de-
cIared that he was wholly out of the race.
Since then Mr.. Shanahan has been men.
toned occas lonally by speculative poll
ticlans, and now friends are quietly feel
ing party leaders and enlis'ing support
The Shanahan campaign is different
from its competitors in that II is u double
ender.
This statesman was born and raised a
Jeffersorion Democrat. but early in the
la st campaign he landed in the Populist
party with Il run and jump. After the
Chicago convention had dec ared tor free
silver ETC.. he was trif1e sorry. but he re-
mained Populist and is nominally one
in good standing to-day. The idea under
living the Shanahan movement is that
upon HIM the Democracy and what is left
or the Populist party in the State might
fuse ana together stand some ghost of a
show in a conceded yellow dog" Repub-
lican wear.
T. V. Gator, the Populist leader, is
stated to think the scheme an admira BILE
one. DR.. w. P Matthews, secretary OF
The Board of Health, L. Carl Spelling OF
this city and others are planting and wa
tering for Shanahan.
And some are specializing on the chance
of Shanahan becoming the candidate OF
the Sia:e administration forces.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
WRITES ABOUT
Hts EMOTIONS
Durrant at San Quentin
Pens the Story of
His Life.
Manuscript in the Hands of
His Father, but Not as Yet
Completed.
Hour After Hour the Condemned
Man Sits at the t. BILE In His
Cell and Scribbles.
Special Dispatch to THE CALL

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Nov s.
Within III. narrow confines of his dismal
cell in Murderers' Row, Theodore Dur.
rant, the slayer of Blanche Lamont, is
writing history of his life, and the
greater portion OF the manuscript is
already in the hands of his father.
Durrants cell is not over large and the
little ray of light that manages to creer
in is just sufficient for him to see the
paper. There, surrounded by stone on
three sides, with roof and door of iron,
the murderer writes for hours at time.
| Occasionally he stops and PAGES the floor
when some knotty question arises in his
mind then back he goes 10 the work OF
compiling the history that some day may
become public property.
The time when the murderer is not
sleeping or writing he spends either in
read ling to relieve the monotony or in the
yard. Only once since Durrant has been
at work on the history of his brief yet
stormy career has he refused TO take his
daily exercise in the oren air. Tnat day
he stated that he preferred TO remain in
his cell and wfite, and while the footballs
of the other condemned men echoed on
the stone pavement he sat at the table
writing continuously.
Durrant has not taken any of the
prison officials into his confidence. nor to
any person other than his father and
mother has be allowed any part of his
life's story to escape.
1t is the general impression at the big
penItentiary that the hour of Durrant's
execution is rapidly drawing near, and
Warden Hale's hasty departure from the
East, it is said, is not without signiti-
canoe. However. in spite of all this,
Durrant betravs not the sligh est trace OF
tear and absolutely declines to discuss his
case with any one other than his parents
and his attorneys. The regular weekly
visits of his m other and father continue,
and for over an hour at a time Durrant
converses with them, always in whispers,
while a guard stands watch near by.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
CLOSE OF cL0VEhDALE'S FAIR
Prizes awarded to Exhibitors of the
Choicest Collections OF
Chrvsn1themums

CLOVERDALE Nov. 5.-Hundreds OF
people gathered in the citrus tair pavilion
tonight to witness the close of the chTys-
anthemum fair. The living poster show
under the supervision of Mrs. Z. 4. Hum
bert and Mrs l.. ]. Bird was unique,
original and one of the most entertaining
features of the fair. The CIoverdale band
added fresh Iaurels by It's excellent rem
derng OF the musical programme. The
fair has been a success socially ana
tinan ciaily.
S. r Sample had charge OF the decora-
lions. The following ladies presided over
the various booths and committees:
Mrs. c. E Humbert, Mrs. l.. l. Bird, Mrs. P H.
Ludwig Mrs. D. NJ. VAN bold, Mrs. J. r. VGs-
sar, Mrs. H. f. Banham. Mrs. W. II. Porter =
field Mrs G. Cameron, the Misses Mae Luther,
grace Cooke. RUBY Reed. Essie Mar r'hau,
Flora Yo1di, Mae Num-, Eva SheIford, Ejlzs,
beth Armstrong Melvida Mcintyre Amv Nc
Causland, Eta ShelfoEd, Lillian S;ockwell, Lot
lie Lam bert, Addie SINK, Jean Smith, Ger
trude Menihan and Helen Porterfield.
The prizes were awarded tonight as fol-
lows: Largest and best collection ofchrys-
largest and best collection of chrysanthe-
NUNS, Mrs. H. R. Field; best twelve
chrysanthemums, Mrs. II. r. Field ;
best six chrysantnemums, H. p. Belford !;
best and largest single chrysanthe num-
Mrs H. R Field; hest ding chrys
themum, Mrs. NJ. F. Sink; most original
design "a large butterfly, built en-
tireIy of the Japanese 1ower), NJ rs
Eta Smith; childrens prizes for best
cake, Mary Sedgeley and Lillian Stock
we'll
Other fine exhibits wee those of: Mrs
Hattie Whitney, Mrs. w. F. Harris, Mrs
I. Z. Shaw. Miss Kate Armstrong, Mrs. J,
T. Shurtleff, Miss Ethel King and Mrs. J.
z HnadleY.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
well-known Democrat, and he served a |
term as head OF he Order OF Eks.
6EOW09D ciTY's DEAD IDENTIFIED
John Andersen, the Unfortunate Whose
Body Was Found Floating
in q Greek.

REDWOOD CITY, Nov. 5.-Upon a
summons of Coroner Grove of this place,
Miss Elizabeth Andersen arrived kera to-
day from San LeanGro and identified the
body found floating in the creek, near the
bay, back of MEMO Park, as that Of her
father. John Andersen. Decomposition
had set in TO such an exten! that the
features were unrecogn Fable. Miss An
dersen bases her Identification upon the
watch, chain and ring found on the
corpse, all three of which she knew very
we'll. The ring has the initials IN. 1. "
engraved on the inside These stood for
the name of Andersen's wife bafore sine
was married, her maiden name having
been Mary Tochvard. Her marriage took
place the 29d day Of April, 1876 and this
corresponds with the figures '23-4-7 rs"
found in the ring.
Andersen drew $40 from the Frank Tan
ming Company, for winch he was working,
on the day he disappeared week ago
Saturday. He sp-nt considers BILE for
drink tuat day. SO that it is more than
likely that he had very small sum on bis
per. on when re left here. His body will
be buried tomorrow by his fellow
workers al the tannerv, who have taken
up a subscript on TO defray the expense.
How AndPrsen's bcdy came to be IN the
out-of-the-vay place In which 1t was
foHrd is still a mystery, out he WAS in
toxicatei and had been acting strangely
OF ate. 1t is possible that he wandered
out 10 one of the many sloughs near here,
fell in and drifted 10 where he was found.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
HANNA IS
FIGHTIuG
TN COURT
Continued from First Page.

supervisors of election of Somerset County
over the vote cast on Tuesday. }. S. STAN
ford. the Democratic mem ber, having re-
fused to sign the certificates of election
because of certain Irregularities in the
taily-sheets and ballots, in that the judges
OF election IN several instances failed TO
sign the former and that at least 500 of
the latter were counted in spite of the
fact that they were not indorsed with the
initials of one of the judges as required
by Jaw. The Repu b!i can supervisors, upon
advice of counsel, decided 10 disregard
these apparent Irregularities, whereupon
Mr.. Stanford. who had been elected secre-
tary, withdrew. The other two then reor.
ganiZeG and issued suDpenls to the judges
and clerks OF the various precincts to ap-
pear before them on Monday TO make tile
necessary corrections i'll the tally-shoets.
Mr.. Stanford thereupon entered protest,
claiming that the whole course of the
board is illegal, and the Ques ion is likely
to be taken into court, where an attempt
may be made TO throw out the unmarked
ballots and reverse The result OF the late
election, in which event the four Assem-
blymen and one Senator from Somerset
may go into the Democratic instead OF
the Republican column.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
BRAZlL'S
PRESIDENT
ASSAILBD
Continued from First Page.

received the dagger in his own body, the
soldier, in his frenzy, striking several
times before be was seized by the officials
around the President.
There were shouts of excitement from
the crowd and those in front forced on by
those in the rear began advancing.
Troops were thrown into line in front OF
the Presidents party and tried to force
the crowd back.
While Presiden: Moraes and mem bers
of his Cabinet were bending over the
body OF Colonel Moraes a shot was heard,
and General Bettencourt, Minister Of
War, sag cred and fell beside the body of
Colonel Moraes, with bullet in his head.
This added to the excitement OF the
crowd, which. was by this time wildly
surging to and fro, troops using their
bayonets to keep it back, and those behind
pressing blindly forward. Finally, lear
ing another attempt to kill the Pres ent
ard members OF his Cabinet, more troops
were called and strong guard was thrown
around the official party.
Then Colonel Moraes and General
Bettencourt were lifted and borne 10 the
palace. Colonel Moraes was seriously,
Beitencourt died a few minutes after be-
ing taken to the palace. Meantime
fearing possibly an attack on the palace.
President Moraes ordered that the crowd
be dispersed. This the troops finally sue.
ceeded in doing, though a serious conflict
at one time seemed likely, owing to an
attempt to lynch the Presidents assaiant.
News of the affair spread With remark
able rapidity. and within ten minutes he
city was in fever of excitement. Rumors
OF revolution were rife on ell sides and
there seemed good reason to fear an up
rising.
In order to avoid the possibility of this
orders were issued from the palace
calling all the troops in the city TO arms
and declaring the city under martial law.
The soldier who tried TO kill President
Moraes is under arrest. He belongs 10
the Tenth Battalion. He has, so far as /
am able to learn. refused to give any
reason for his attempt on the Presidents
life. The person who shot General Bet
lencourt is unknown.
No one knows whence came the fatal
bullet. l have been unable to learn yet
The views OF the Government officials, but
among the residents Of the city the fear of
revolution is general. Citizens attribute
the deeds to revenge on the part of Con-
elhiro's followers.
Some well-lnformed men have brought
up the theory that the attempt on the
Presidents life grew out Of the proposed
arbitration treaty with France on the
Amapa question. This treaty the Presi-
dent vigorously upheld, despite tremen-
dous opposition in Congress and among
the DeODIe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-06
Will Be the Permanent
representative at the
Paris Show.
No Chance for the Appoint
ment of De Young as Com
m SSioner-Generai.
Now There Is an Active Contest
for the Com mission ership From
Washington.
Special Dispatch TO THE CALL
CALL OFFICE. RIGGS HOUSE !
IL ASHINGTON. Nov. 5.

CALL OFFICE. RIGGS House
" AsHINGTON, Nov. 5.
1t is believed that Colonel George A
Knight while here, will put in a word or
two Tor his friend, Michael H. de Young,
even though this may not be the chief
object of his visit o Washington. But if
Mr.. de Young has not already reltnquished
all hope of being made the Commis ,ioner-
General OF the United States t. the Paris
Exposition he may as we'll do so, for
Mark Hanna was very much displeesed
with his aggressive conduct at the st.
Louis convention, and has, no doubt, used
his influence with the President in the
matter. The appointment of Moses H.
Handy as agent 10 make the preliminary
arrangements was direc. slap at the San
Francisco newspaper proprietor and it
was then and is now believed that this
appointment was significant of the Presi-
dents determination 20 make Handy the
permanent representative (or Com
missioner GeneraI) at the exposition.
1t is believed that Major Handy will be
appointed to this place if his health per-
mits. 1t is understood that the commits
sioner for the District of Colum bia to the
exposition is to be appointed within a
few days. The com mmissionership for the
district is one of the most important in
connection with the commission. The
mmissioner-G General and his associates
and staff will so to Paris and The commits
sioner for Washington will have the chief
work to do in this country. He will have
charge of getting up the exhibit of he de-
partments and will practically have
charge of all arrangements in this coun-
try for the general American exhibit. Ex.
tensive quarters will be necessary, and he
will have a force of from seventy to
seventy-fve assistants and clerks.
The position is being sought by num-
Der of prominent men, and is one of great
honor, besides requiring a high order of
executive ability. 1t is reported that E.
B. Hay will PROBABLY receive the appoint
ment. He is well known in Washington,
especially in theatrical and musical cir
cles, and is strongly indorsed Tor the posi-
ton. Mr.. Hay is a familiar figure in this
city, and has a very wide local acquan-
tance. He was strongly indorsed caHdi-
date for United States Marshal under the
first Cleveland administration, bein: a