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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY

Attention is called to the annual re-
port of the old and relia bic Penn Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of Philadel-
phia, Pa, for the year 1896, which, as
usual, makes a remarkably good showing.
1t is a company that IN all of its existence
Of fifty years has never yet failed to make
in each year some important advance as
compared with the record of it's prede-
cessoT, and the possibilities are that such
will continue to be the case as long as
its charter endures.
The Penn Mutual Life was incorpor-
ated February End, 1S47, and commenc-
cd business in the following May. 1t did
n larger business in 1896 than in any
preceding year in it's history, and in view
Of the figures shown by its report it is
not to be wondered at that the compa-
ny is looked upon, not only as one of
the most solid and prosperous financial
institutions in the United States, but
also one Of the most progressive. Under
the efficient management of its General
Agent for this State, Mr.. II. b. Raney,
we are glad to note that North Carolina
has contributed it's proportion of the in
crease in business.
The Penn Mutual Life has the reputa-
ton of issuing one of the clearest and
fairest policies ever yet formulated and
of living faithfully up to each and every
one Of its Obligations. No wonder, then,
that it goes forward when many of its
competitors are standing still. We heart
lily commend the company to any one de-
string life insurance as a safeguard or as
an investment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
DAuNrLEss HARD no HOLD.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 27.-Judge
Locke granted a temporary injunction in
the United States court to-day, restrain
ing Collector G. r. Bisbee and Captain
w. Il. I[ilgore, of the revenue cutter
Boutwell,, from interfering with the move
ments of the steam tug Dauntless, which
has been suspected of tilibustering. An
appeal was Immediately taken from the
decision Of the court, which was granted
and which, under the construction OF the
law and of presidents, was held would
act as a supersedeas to suspend the action
of the injunction. The Dauntless, there
fore, still remains in the custody Of the
government and cannot be released till
the filing of the answer Of the petition
for an injunction. for which ten days adj
ditional was granted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Hicks 4 Rogers druggists, has
this dAN been dfsS lived bv mutual consent,
H. r. Hicks and VIII J. Rogers will continue
the business II druggists 1T the old So r.,
corner of Fayetteville q Morgan streets.
and b. 4. Rogers formerly of he firm of
Hicks a Rogers will continue the drug bush
less at the corner Of Wilmington and war
tin streets, j hn MacRac'~ old stand, I'M
der the firm name of b. q, Rogers y Co. All
aecaunts due the firm Of Hi, ks q Rogers up
to February 18Th 1887 viii be peid 10 =. T.
Hicks HENRY Il HICKS,
Feb. 81, 1857. Il. G. ROGERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

Fitzhugh Lee is a true American
His demand for war ships to protect Am
erican citizens in Cuba was at first de-
MED, but his dispatch proved that he
was a patriot of the Monroe school.
Cleveland and Olney, have sacrificed
American manhood in their cowardly
conduct with reference to Cuba. Let
us hope the incoming administration Will
cary out the manly policy of Fitzhugh
Leel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

The mileage at ten cents per mile each
way paid to the legislators amounting
in all to nearly $4,000 out of the Treas
ury) is made a clean net gift from the
railroad OF that sum as to all members
who accepted their free passes, but re-
member that their constituents, the peo-
pie have to make it up to the railroads
by higher rates ON those who have to
naY for their own riding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

The lobby DEGREES and the Senate con-
firms that eight per cent is too much for
the Southern" to pay the State, but
twenty per cent and $4,000 salaries are
not too much for the people to pay the
Southern" hence high rates must not
be reduced.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

Mrs. John H. billiard died in Greens
boro ON Friday, aged 73. She was a
daughter Of Col. Joseph Martin, of Vir-
ginia, and was married to Judge Dill
lard on Jan. 18th, 1916. They celebrated
their golden wedding last year. Judge
billiard died May est last.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
DEATH OF MIR. b. Y. RAYLB.

Winston, N. G., Feb. -(speciaD-
Mr.. T. Y. Rayle, well-known citizen.
died here to-day, aged Gil He was
graduated at Trinity college and practiced
law until few years ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS
Prof CroweH's Address-A Good Tern
for Trinity


for Trinity.
Trinity, n. c., Feb. 7.-(SpeciaD Rev
T. n. Ivey, one of the editors of the North
Carolina Advocate will preach the an
nual sermon at the commencement of
Trinity High School, Sunday, May 23
and Rev. T.. A. Yates, D. D., presiding
elder of the Raleigh district, will deliver
the literary address Tuesday, May %.
With such speakers. we expect COM
mencenent of a high order.
Prof. Geo. II. CIowell, principal Of
Asheboro High school, will deliver lee
ture before Trinity Hhigh school March
9TH and will preach in the chapel the
following Sunday. The High school at
Trinity has the largest attendance it has
had for two years. This is in every re-
spect the most prosperous term the school
has had during that time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

The solitary bill that has passed this
Legislature over corporation opposition is
that enabling employees of railroads to
sue the railroad for death or injury caus-
ed by negligence or defective machinery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

United States Circuit fudge Sieaonbon
arrived in Raeigh last week in COL A. B.
Andrews private palace car. to hold the
Circuit Court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
Notice.

Application will be male to the present
Legi latufe t. afat nd ne iar" % no 'o"h
81 selma. ia Johnston county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
SIS. $50. aaM
nIsRIRsEn IN 1896.

Balance net assets, Dec 81, 1895, so,98i,s3ia
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28

Entered at the postoffice at Raleigh,
N. G., as second-class matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
Gross assets December 81. ls08, Sc .a59. 848

Ratio Of expenses Of manage
me- mt to receipts in I,i6 ......... 1865 ger ct.
Policies IN force Dec ST. le9d
6,4ilinsuring. ......,.,....... SIS, 49,, 695O0
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
i5Ist

Net Assets, January /, 1895. sec.
- RECEIVED IN 1925.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-02-28
ANNUAL STATEMENT

Showing the Condition of the
Fidelity Mutual Life Association, Co.
Operative), of Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Pablleauon no;,cs.
sraTEoEILiGN0Is,l.
RsoS istANB COUNT,

STATE OF ILLINOIS.
RsoS IstANB COUNT,
In the srs,.i' eoar', 10 re Janaary tern, A.
y. ISIS. IN eharcery.
Lsyts. NcCase, err i.i- ant. ". william schuck,
Saihanne sehuck Oti. George Oti, Caro..le
Srhu.k Essiir-cs. Emanuel EssirrrJr. Jaz,cs
rtuigs, GcarEe PhiIlps, Nay pailllq-, ia
4 fhinps Cow, Richard l.. Cow. Daisy Phil
llu7 Talcmsn. James Talcmar. jacob Schuck,
Aufcia Schlck, susan Schurk Mathis, August
Mrh.s. Marrelia Sckgck Naihis, William
Mattis. the unknoyn heirs and deviscs. q
dtcnh scAlck. decsased: the unknown
ccyisees 20 Eliztbctk ~chuck PhIllips, de-
ees-sd. dsfehds1ts. BIZ 70 quiti tile
To Csihar.re Schrck or. Gcorge Cti. Caroline
sctrck Es.lH-rr. Emnrrcl Essnure-. : imes
PhliIVs, Ge0u-c rhillps. Nay Phillip, LA Phil
ups Gov, kC1ani l.. Glow, Daisy Phillips Tale
dew e~- 20 jacob schuok. decsas,i: Tire uu-
know Gcvisccs - q zaheth Scnuck Phillips &c.
cC,-ch. TIE shove named dcieucaais.
An'avu Of ytur rCu-rcsldcuce having been
~ "a the cfl-f o. the cen % said Cgcai -1gri
tct.ce h hcfehy gigcu TO yuu snd u each o: you
us the sh1vs rsr1cf CCmp'a uart has fled IN
sad court III BIZ q cnu plaint asainst you on
/ TIE ehanccry sdc % faii court: that q summons
IN chirrrry be been issued n The saii cause
agail-t yua rCtarusb.e % the reft tenn q. said
culrt 20 b. htf-rn ard holtcn AZ the court touse
n The city % Rock l.'aad. tn said onnnty, on the
/ art Noudsy - January, A. D.. ISIS. at which
time and place you viii appear ard plead. an
sscr % dcmar TO sal4 b,l. Of plant II yOu sec
ns'ci ct Eoes Island. Illinois. this iih day O.
Deeerlber, A. D., isl'.
WuttAN L. LrDoLFH. ConPisnaht's solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29

vi wake II TIC -epz-i-a that lies
Ia g. r-eT.
al = never -efus2d to dc that, and
having ne-er refused there is no ne
oessity for German ships of warla landing
men for the purpose Of Selling Chinese
territory. They talk Of dismembering
China Why do they not partition Tur-
tey? That country was long the scourge
OF Europe. But the Chinese never both
cred anybody; they kept well within
their boundaries. Much Of the trouble
that afliicts China at the present time
emanates nom the foreign merchants
located within her boundaries. These
foreigners continually insist upon re-
forms. Some Of our young men, also.
are impatient and restless because the
government moves slowly in the insti-
tuition of reforms.
The truth is the government is NOV
ing as fast as 1t safely can. We can
safely move no faster than we can edu-
cate the masses. AS far as Russia is
concerned we are on terms of the
warmest friendship with her. She has
been our friend at times when that
friendship was Of inestimable value.
Russia may be granted concessions. I
viii not say that she will not. but 1 do
not think by that token that We will be
divided up and handed around like
Christmas cake"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
SPAIN SEEMS TO BE NOWHERE.
Story Told by Gentleman from Cuba to
the City of MextcO.


the City of Mexico.
City of Mexico, Dec. pa gentlemen
from Cuba who has been in Manzanilla
in one Of the so-called pacified pro-
vinces says that in reality the war has
not begun there, for the country has
been abandon to the insurgents, who
have built towns which are supplied
with abundant provisions from the
neighboring estates established by
rebels, who even manufacture gun
powder and have arms factories. tan
neries and shoe factories so that they
can supply their troops with the most
indispensable articles. Spanish au-
thority is not recognized, and the in
habitants are comfortably settled I'M
der the authority of the Cuban repub-
lie.
Occasionally the Spanish conveys
pass over the roads, but the insurgents
go out and meet them and fighting
occurs on the roads. the patriots al
ways taking the offensive. The poorer
Spanish soldiers are in such a condition
that much sympathy is aroused, they
being mostly boys. thin and pale. and
complaining of the wretched quality OF
their scanty rations and of not receiv-
ing any pay for months. Only very
sick soldiers are admitted to the Span
ish hospitals, and others who are really
i'll are compelled to sleep in court
yards, exposed to the weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
John Bull Strengthens Gibraltar

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Reports re-
ceived at the navy department indicate
that the British government il pushing
the work OF undermining the great for
tiiications 1T the rock Of Gibraltar with
all speed, ard that no less than 5000
Spanish workmen pass daily over the
lines to and from their work on the
fortihcations. 4 large number of the
heaviest pieces Of artillery are being
put in place.a great dock is under con-
s;ruotion, and the plan Of defense per-
mits Of the absolute protection OF vast
British fleet under the guns of the fort
ress. Contrary to the policy pursued in
some other British Notifications, the
soldiers in charge made no objection to
an examination Of the works by Amer
lean naval officers and sailors. and
seemed proud CT the strength of their
position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Very Oblicing Of the Turk, Yaas.

Washington, Dec. Gan indication
of the willingness of the Turkish gov
eminent to oblige the United States
minister at Constantinople. who has
been pressing for the punishment of the
murderers of the American bicyclist
LEM, is contained in a cablegram from
Minister Angel received at the state
department announcing that the muir
derers have been convicted and sem
fenced to fifteen years Imprisonment.
These murderers, however, are at large,
having escaped months ago into the
Russian Caucasus, so that the Turkish
government has prosecuted. condemned
and sentenced them in their absence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Publication Notice.
s sGsa i.i ~ bL edSs4I. Zee

STATE ~ ILLINOIS.
Hock i,tASD COUNT,
u ne r --uit eoart to TIE January torzl
isss. IN Chsncerv.
Clf-ss Ccs,,ls ". Neitris Coyycr..
hGdsut e lnu-reslcsLcc ~ EelArls Cop
Psus. tte fhove rlrlcd deisrtAzt. Lsvine
bren aCa l. e clerks o|ce O. The CIR.
ent car . std co-rty, roticc J. therefore here
~ Uvcr ~ t4e slil r1l-rcsticut Defendant,
"a. ire ccng Iairar: f,cd he bill % ourn.
r'klut ir ssf court % ne caE-ccYy tide hero
= on ne Ia dsy 20 Deccmbsr. isgi, sna tat
hsreuyrn asalrc-s tsslcd OF % sad euu-t,
shtrFin sat flf i ~ EerGfrg. fs;1-nahle
81 "a trst Non1ay n n, nrrta q JAnui-y
tsKf. l. - iav rg1-. rct. Nov. ur'e-s yui, tn
sd u-u-rNstte- dt'czda1f above r4racd. Ne a.
80 Cos pert. ., 81 re--r-s'ly - sd ssISsf St'1rs
ne So cirrlr eg1r % The fr-; car % text
I'm tlr-cnf. n - hol1er Al the Coert House,
: sud fdf tle ssi county, q the Gre; Monday IL
al-llrg nj, ard picsd. sr-wer % toI-ui
to he "a cnns itir1rf's hiil % complaint. tt
sine snt NJ -affe-s and thinrs therein charged
Srl sisted " u ~ taken - ccrfcsscd ard = de-
cree sn-c-ei sc1izs' ycu according 20 TIE p,ayci
% ssldNa
GraRsr ". s,sur, Cork.
Ecck fs,ta4. III. becemhsr I. lss5.
Jew I. STsyroRn. ConpiAirsnt's Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Publication Notice.

STATE Oy ILLINOIS
EOcE tsEsSD CorEIY,
IN TIE sircuit cont. 10 the January tern. a.
D.. lbs. Ia charccry.
FdTh Y sorri. vs. Lewis @. Morris.
AndAyit % uOn-residcrce % the above de-
ferdtui. Lewis a. Morris. h2siI. sccn f.ea In the
clelss cficc Of The Circuit court o: said eoanty,
uoticn " therefore hereby given 90 The ssid nom
-es.dsu' defculart that the Complainant f'cd
/ her tNl ofe1urlaiat IN sa'i sourt. or the cnan-
ce-y su.c hereof OF the 81 dag % December lS55,
snd hat thrrtugcn SIMMONS issucd cui ~ ssid
cUlrt Wherein al flit is row pending. rcturn-
aslc on IT, nr-t Monday In the month % Jsn-
aa-yuext, =. i ~ law required. Now, unless
/ ~. he al uontrgieeuf t-fcnaaLt above
named, Lewis e. Moui-, shall perso-slly 10
and apyea before Sad ciregii ooart, On
ne dr.t day % ire next term thereof,
O. 70 holden q the city o. Rock Island. in
Ard &c 'he sd cuaniy. ca the frst NOrday
IN JsruaTy rex; and plead. answer or de-
| mr. % The sd coup,a.r1r.s' bll % complaint.
re sEr,s srd TIE nna'tc,s and thi-rs therein
ctzrgsd and strsd viii he taker A. copfes.cd,
ard do.r,s entered against Jon according 70 the
GEoRsE ". GANRIs, CleTs.
Pock IsItad. Tlirn.s. Dec = isg7.
M,uo> Z. swsENET, Complsirani's sotiior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
GAGE HAS NOT Er~.2yED OFFICE.
Mover IVES Anything Worth Printing to
Bs-e the Report Upon.

Bs-e the Report Upon.
Washington, Dec. 29.-Secretary Gage
was seen on his return from New York
yesterday and questioned as to the
truth Of the published report thai he
had rendered his resignation TO the
president. and that it had been firmly
declined with many expressions of con-
idence and appreciation of his ability
as shown in his administration OF the
treasury department. Gage was not
Inclined todiscuss the matter at length.
but said that he had not rendered his
resignation. nor had he any reason to
b9lieve that he and the president were
not in substantial accord on the great
questions now before the country. The
report he said probably sprung from
n remark he he'd made to intimate
friends 90 the effect that not for any,
thing would he emharrass the presi-
dent. and II he saw that he was doing
this he would resign at once. He add
ed. ~ cabinet officer ought always to
be and IL ready 10 surrender his office
at the call Of his chief. the executive:
but I have not the slightest reason to
believe that such action on my part is
even remotely desired by the president.
The desires OF other people in that
direction l am not d.sposedsto consid-
er." In fact there never was any
foundation worth noticing for the re-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Stockholders Go to Its Rescuc.

Springfield, Ills, Dec. 29.-At a meet
ing held last evening of the stockhold-
ers of the Illinois Protective Building
and Loan association. which was report
ed to the auditor of public accounts as
insolvent. it was decided to keep the as
ISOLATION out of the hands of a receiver
and to scale down the stock. new
board of directors was elected, w. S
Rayburn, the secretary whose extrav-
agance was alleged to have caused the
insolvency, being dropped and new Off
GERS elected by them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Executors Notice.

katue o. Hcrry hc-e-fe't, deceived.
Tac uzdsrsisr-d hzvirg oeer. aypointec exeo-.
tiH wa ~ VII and testament % nerry Roe
s-1efi. lsis q Ia colrty % Rnc Island sts,e Of
~ no.-, Gcert.e,L kency rivc- Lo.ice tar sc
va ap9en bsflre he conn'y oozri % Rock Island
-cultF, A. the corny court ron. II
~ ei.y 81 Rock Island, ~ a. Jsrnary terra, Gu
t1e frst kortay In Jaruary nsrt, q; which tlns
At psr-1u- tavirg caims egains; fald c-tA,. ara
nrtisd s-t rsgfe-tci 30 attend. Tor the purross
- tas.ns TIE sz-s tdlusiai
Al rerso-s iLdChtei 20 sad esta'e arc re.
fae-tet y maize iranoSiAts payrcst 10 tse IN.
ders ssed.
Dated tLls On dsT % NovcmSsr. A. n. isg7.
AIIcaIA ko.ENEIklp Excerir,x.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Inauguration of Governor Shaw

Des Moines. Ia, Dec. Ex-Governor
Elect L. NJ. Shaw and his family ar
rived in Des Moines today. 1t is their
formal removal to Des Moines from
Denison. Shaw expects to remain here
most of the time before his Inaugural
ton, which will take place Jan. Is. He
has rented a fine residence in Pleasant
street, one of the most fashionable Sec
lions of the CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
TALK OF A CHINESE DIPLOMAT.
Wants 10 Know Why Europe Doesn't Make
Christmas Dinner Of Turkcy.

Washington. Dec. 2s.-There is no
present possibility Of the dismember-
China will rely on Russia as her nat
ural ally. Such is The opinion enter
tanned by wu-Ting-Fang, the Chinese
minister 10 this country. Il am Of the
opinion" said Fang. that the alleged
intention OF the powers TO partition the
Chinese empire has been grossly exag-
eerated. What has China done to be
divided Up and parceled out among the
powers? What are her offenses against
nations or against the civilization OF
the epoch il which We live? Germany
Is incensed. We are told. because two
of her citizens have been murdered.
Well, IL this be true, my government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
LEGAL.
Exsca.cTs Notice.


tstaiso' lbilfp s.Eu'ou, esCcatci.
Ia arsers vr.i tsvi-e bser spposr.4i s..ca
tc-. - ne lss. vi md -setkr-eLt Of Phil J
Siumlr. ltft q tie cr--;y % ROcx T..2nd.
sttse - illrcts. tsccGssd. hereby rive. 1usics
that tsy WI aTgsar hcfoTc ths ooar-y eoarJ o.
k1c< isart ce1a.E A. TIE counfy oo1r.
rorm. n Ire city y socE Isisnc, q: the Feb
ruary tern. On The fr.t NCnfAy IN FeoraarJ
ser, wh'ch cnc a. persJLs Lsvfrs Claim.
aga.ngt Eal4 estste are Eot.1ed kat ree lcstet =
siiend tar IRE vsrpo-s % having TIE sane cd
lns'ct. A. rsrsu-s ir,ientei 20 s.id estate az
dsrsiret.
Ds.ss tk.s ssth tsg ~ Ncve-- Der. A. d. 1877.
Cores II. -tsNoS,
PfTEn Z. STNwOx.
HsREtsos u. SiNNy,
Etac.frre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Illinois Fruit Growers In Session.

Springfield, Ills. Dec. 29.-The State
horticultural society began a three
days session here yesterday. A fine
exhibit of fruits grown on Illinois soil is
shown. and premiums aggregating $500
will be awarded Thursday. President
7. E. Goodrich, of Golden, delivered his
annual address. The election of officers
for the ensuing year occurs tomorrow
morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Murder of an Iowa Woman.

Mitchellville, Ia. Dec. 2S.-Mrs. NJ. s.
Kimball. an aged lady, was brutality
beaten by burglars who broke into her
home during the night. She has been
injured so badly that she has not yet
recovered consciousness and will prob
ably die. The doors and walls of the
residence show evidence of a hard
struggle, for blood is despatched every
whore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Fell Dead Over II Grave.

Lacrosse, Wis, Dec. 29.-Edward f.
Doane fell dead yesterday over the
grave Of Erwin w. Chamberlain. Doane
was accompanied by other Grand Army
men. He was n soldier of company
D., Fourteenth Wisconsin regiment and
ser,ed through the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Violated the Civil Service Rules,

Washington, Dec. 29.-Fred L. Finster
and William l. Muir, deputy collector
and inspector at Port Huron. Mich,
were yesterday removed from their po-
sitiors for violations of the civil SER
vice rules in soliciting, campaign con-
tributions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
lie was the Last OF His finc.

st. Louis. Dec. 29.-Uncas, the last
surviving son of Lexington. the celebra-
ted racehorse, died suddenly near Cres-
cent. Mo. The cause of his death was
due to the rupture of a blood vessel. He
was % years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
cabinet Has a Slim Attendance.

Washington. Dec. 20. - Yesterdays
cabinet meeting was unusually brief,
Secretaries Gage and Bliss being out of
the city and Secretary Alger ill. only
five members attended. The appeal to
the American people for aid for the
sufferers in Cuba was the principal
tonic of discussion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Dec. %.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
1900; sales ranged at s3.C0G350 for
pigs. s3.35G3.55 for light, $3SO@335 for
rough packing. S3.4GG3.60 for mixed, and
SS.i0G3.51l9 for heavy packing and ship
ping lots. Cattle-Estimated receipts
for the day. 5000; quotations ranged at
S5.00G5J0 for choice to extra steers, $3.50
q 500 good to choice do, s4.40di.s5 fair
TO good, S3.75@i.i0 common TO medium
do, SS.70Gi.20 butchers steers, S3.00G
3.35 stockers. s3eOG415 feeders. s1.90Gt
$50 cows. s2.60Gi.50 heifers. s2.2564.0o
bulls. oxen and stays, s3.ooGi15 Texas
steers. and S3.50G6.50 veal calves. Sheep
anu Lambs-Estimated receipts, for the
day. ll.0e0: quotations ranged at $3.50
GL6o westerns. S3.104i.sO natives. and
SiSnT6.5 lambs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, Dec. IS.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today: Wheat-Decem-
Der. opened Ssc, closed 9SI2c; January.
opened 9iAc, closed 94ac; May, opened
and closed 9;hc; July, opened nomi-
nal, closed Shc. Corn-December
opened 21Ac. closed &c; January,
opened 219sc, closed 21kc; May, opened
and closed 30Ac. Oats-December,
opened and closed 22Ac; May, opened
23fc, closed 24c. Pork-January,
opened and closed SS.75; May, opened
and closed sS.92h. Lard-December
opened and closed nominal: January,
opened Si.S5, closed S4.51ia.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery.
PIC per 10; extra dairy, 19c; fresh
packing stock. 1ec. Eggs-Fresh stock
PIC per dog. Dressed Poultry-Turkeys
S110c per III: chickens. 5ka6c; ducks
6@Ic. Potatoes - Northwestern, 50d
5Sc per bu. Sweet Potatoes-Illinois,
S2.00q 800 per Dbl.
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