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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
At the broadway.

The fourth in the series OF "A
Tour Through England" entertain
ments, conducted by the Young PEG.
ple's association, was given last
evening ut the Broadway Presbyter-
ian church. London, her palaces, peo-
pie and odd corners. were trestet of.
The evening program opened with a
comet solo By Miss Edith Houeel,
with piano accompaniment BY Miss
May Culton. q G Bl4ksiee then
gave description Ut Tjessmias:er
t5bey and 1t. Pauls Cathedra';'
Miss Groij4u rsad paper prepared
by Miss Helen Loosely on palaces
and Museums;" Mrs j. p. Weye~.
hauser told of Qusin. and Historic
Corners" and Mrs. r g. Young
gave reading from .Pick wick Pa
pers." The descriptions were illus.
trated by stereop,icon views taken
by Rev. Marquis on his recent Euro
pean tour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
WITNESSES DISAPPEAR.
Heury Bendt's Relatives Refuse TO Testify
sttbs Bshrens Murde. Tsial.

Henry Bendt's Relatives Refuse to Testify
sttbe Bshrens Murder Tli.l.
Mrs. Andrews and Otto and Mag
gle Bendt. Of this city, did not testify
at the Behrens murder trial yester-
day afternoon. 1t IVES the intention
Of the county attorney to put them
on the stand last for the state. An
officer was sent over to Rock Island
with subrenas for them. Mrs. An
drews was found, bu. she refused to
60 to Davenport, pleading illness.
The Bendts. who are children Of
Henry Bendt, who,is indicted jointly
With Mrs. Behrens for the murder OF
the istter's husband. could no. be
found. For some reason this trio,
all Of whom live out of the jurisdic-
tion OF the court, have concluded
that Mrs. Behrens' chances Of get.
ting cleared, and Bendt's also. as Q
natural Consequence, viii be better
If they STAY u. home, and they have
refused t. answer to the subpUnas.
Yesierc ~ afternoon when court
conveoec lie state announced Its IN
ability t. secure the witnesses that il
still de;ired to Introduce, and rested
its case. The defense then called
Mrs. Martens, wife OF the turnkey OF
the county Jail, AID commenced to
trace the history of the pen and ink
suicide letter ths: Mrs. Bshrens
found in her husbands trousers at
the jiil. Il will be remem bered that
Mrs. Behrens sent to her home fer
these trousers. along with other gar
ments Of her husband, that she
might wash them and lay them away
to keep, and found the suicide letter
piIned inside Of ono Of the legs, call.
ing Mrs. Martens to unpin it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
ARCHER QUlZZES KlPLEY.
Rock d aud Po,ice Sergeant Visits Chi.
~Aeo'- Chief.

Rock "a aud fo'ica Sergeant Visits Chi
lagos Chiea
M. Z. Archer. Rock Islands police
sergeant. was in Chicago yesterday.
tie wore his new bonnet up TO the
big city. He made straight for
Chief hiplcy's flee. aud sought an
Interview. which was immediately
granted him. The ckief received the
Rock Islander ,ordisily. and nigh =
complimonied him on his policeman.
lise appearance.
Pretty warm esp you have there,
scrgesat," said the chief.
81 guess you'll find it about tie
latest out" was the reply. You see
We hsye a hamming like city down
there now. We're right up in the
front line in most every old thing
"Swell uniforms, too"
about tie warmest iha, ever come
over the pike"
"Ali large men on the force. / So D
posc?'
"Ics, ~ rule. You see stand
about SIX fcet sockless, and there are
sorc Of the officers much below thai
standard. 0a. they're bunch oI
d1ntiss, Oh O..
Then The chief and Sergeant Archie,
went lao g discussion Of old times
shea Mat used TO DC a conductor on
The RICK Island.
Sorgean; Archer TOOK the town b5
storm. Tie ran into Steve Rowan
They're old friends. That's q 10,
chunk o; blue 70 have on yer noodle
Mat" said Big Steve
Sergeant Archer arrived homo las,
uighI lie will not say anything
shout his interview with Chief Kip
icy 20 the newspapers. but il hal
got out just the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23


Misses Marguerite and Maria lie
Claire, teachers in the Davenport
schools, visited the Rock Island
schools yesterday.
Miss Ads Muse is still Ill. Miss
McConochie is substituting for her
al No. 4.
Misses Mary l.. Carter and Anna
Johnson and Mrs. Ida w. Lnndy
have successfully passed an exami-
nation and received from County
Superintendent Z. b Mckeever first
grade county teachers certificates.
There will be nc school either
Thursday or Friday on account Of
Thanksgiving.
a well attended general teachers
meeting Yves held yesterday after
noon q. No. "Tae Methods Of
judging Papers" was the subj e;
under discussion.
a county convention of teachers
will be held next Friday a. tao High
school.
Tho usual Thanksgiving Offering
ior the poor will be made BY The
chiltro, tomorrow afternoon. Those
in the primary grades will bring
pennies and nicsels, while those in
the sdvan ced classes will contribute
any amour. they feel able and dis
posed to as high as rs cents. al
the money will be turned over 10 tn,
board OF Associated Charities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
PATROL IN A COLLISION,
Disastrous Accident Narrowly Averted
Last Night.

Last Night.
The police patrol collided with enc
OF the Rock Island Fuel company's
wagons on Third avenue between
Twenty-iourtb and Twenty-Gfth
streets about s o'clock, last night.
Queen, the little mare. who occupies
one side of the patrol pole. received 81
cut in the shoulder, and WAS otherwise
severely bruised. fhe harness and
wagon were slightly damaged
The patrol was responding TO q
call from the Rock Island Lum Der
company's office to removes drunken
man, who said he was Charles Hen.
desson, OF Davenport. who wss wan
dering about the premises. Officer
William Ryan held the reins, while
at his side was Officer John Aims
worth. The strip between Twenty
fourth and Tweuty-ffth streets was
very dark. Officer Ryan drew the
horses from their usual rapid gait
to q trot. This undoubtedly
avertei q disastrous accident. as
Queen dashed squarely into the Fuel
company's wagon, which was left
standing in the middle of the road.
The animal groaued Loudly when che
struck the obstruction. 1t was
feared the little animal was seriously
injured, bat she was all right 10 a
few moments. and the journey in
quest Of the drunken man was re-
sumed. Queens wound was dressed
when police headquarters was
reached.
Henderson spent the night at the
station and was released today after
his jsg had disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
VERDICT OF THE JURY.
Frank A. Anderson u.If for killing Cha,I IS
l.. Condo.

Frank A. anderson H.l 4 for killing Char g
l.. Condo.
The verdict Of the jury which in.
qlired into the death of Charles l..
Condo at Moline was reached late
yesterday afternoon. 1t is as fol-
lows:
"Cbsrles l.. Condo came to his
death on the 2lst day of Noyem Der,
1897, in the township Of South No.
line, county Of Rock Island, and
state Of Illinois, from injuries caused
~ blow struck with club in the
hands OF Frank Algott Anderson in
the city Of Moline, county OF Rock
Island, and state Of Illinois. on the
evening Of Saturday, Nov. 30. 1897,
With intent 20 do bodily injury. and
recommend that the said Frank AL.
gott Anderson, Of Thirteenth street
and Fourth avenue, Moline. Ills. be
held to answer to the grand jury
OF the circuit court Of Rock Island
county, Ill, h. its next term, with.
out bail"
a warrant and mittimus was there.
upon issued for Anderson, and he
was taken TO the county jail.
Anderson refuses to believe that
Condo is dead tie says he will mo-
be convinced until he sees lis body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
Rhematism Cnred IN a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism
and neuralgia radically cures in one
to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysteri-
Gus. 1t removes at once the cause
and disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits. rs
dents. Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901
Second avenue, druggist, Rock Isl-
and; Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 IVES,
Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
ON the Track.

Motor csr No. 81. Of the Third
avenue line, IN charge # Motorman
Joseph Hayes, I1mped the track at
The intersection Of Second avenue
aud Nineteenth street. where the
switch is being readjusted, lsss even
ing. The attached trailer, No. Il 3.
was slso derailed, and it required 90
minutes tn get them back. Traffic
was blocked il the meantime. NO
damsge was dcIe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
BeeSI.n'. araieA ssIve.

The best salve in tho world for
cuts. bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
rhcun, fever sores, letter. chspped
lands. chiihlbins. corns ard all skin
eyupiiors. aad positively cures piles.
O. ~ pay required. IL is gusrAu-
ted - give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per
5oN. Fer sale By Hsrtz & Uile-
rleIar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
A Kidney Disease Given Up by -Four Doc
Beaver Dam, o., Aug q,

Beaver Dam, o., Aug q. 1895
Ny daughter. after being treated
By tour doctors. and beng given Up
for lost. neishbor recommended
Foley's kidney Cure. Today she is
able 20 walk several miles without
fatigue. feel We would have lost
her If it was not for your medicine
respectfully, Mss j. NJ BAILEY.
Fer sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
ARE EVENLY MATCHED.
Lieut.. Pierce Defeats Lieut.. Horney b,
One Pc Mt In rue 0clt Match,

Lieut.. Pierce Defeats Lieut.. Horney By
One Pc ut In rue 9clt Match.
The tie between Lieu,s. Pierce aud
Horney for the mems handicap cup
Of the Rock Island Arsenal Golf club
was played eff on the arsenal links
yesterday afternoon. The score was
as follows:
Pierce. o 4 4 $50
Horney..............6 6 5 $50
Lieut.. Pierce therefore won, one up
Thursday the Thanksgiving cup
will be played for. The match will
te open to both ladies and gentle
men. 1t viii be for 16 holes. medal
play. No pairs have been drawn;
conu staats viii, be free to select
their own partners. The course will
be open for play from 8 q. m. to 4
D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
Ch,ld.sn Catch Cola

more easily Than grown folks, and
'heir constitutions will not permit Of
quinine or other radical treatment.
Dr. Bells Pine-Tar. Hon ey Is not oily
absolutely harmless. but is pleasant
to the taste, aud is q certain cure for
ali coughs and colds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
Reduced Rates.

Until further notice the C II. |. &
z. railway (Rock Island and Albert
Lea route) will sell frat class linn
tied tickets to ST. Paul ard Mime
apoiis for IS. Two fast trains daily.
Through Pullman vestibuled sleepers
and chair cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
Doa's rOsasSs svsS sas snos. yoe- L:ss
A-&x,

i you want To oGit tobacco using
essiy and forever, be made well,
strong, magnetic, fall Of uew life and
vigor, take No-To-Bsc, tire wonder
worker STA, makes weak me1 strong.
Many gain ten pounds IN son dsJs.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-ro-Bsc
iEou your own druggist, who will
guarantee cure. Booklets and Sam
pies mailed free. Address Sterling
Remedy company, Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

Every day symptoms Of digestive
disorders-acid stomach, distress af-
ter eating burning at pit Of stomach
dull. heavy 'eeling-Burdock Blocd
Biite.s never fails 10 correct troubles
Of this sort. Sod by Marshall &
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
D,I.y. are D.ur.rvu..

Many Of your iriends. people
whom you inow % have -. srsc,ed
consumption. pneumonia or other
fatal diseases by neglect OF u simple
cold OF cough. fo'oy's Honey and
Tar. \ saie. sure ard pleasant cough
medicine would hsve saved them. is
Ia guaranteed. Fer sale by T. II.
Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

Serious troubles come from .he
neglect ola cough. DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup is a perfec. cure for
coughs and Gods Of all sorts. Sod
by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

When bilicus or coense SAT . Csa.
.eres. oaudy nsthsrsic. cure enarsn.
red 10 rents 2s ~orts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23

Even in the most severe cases OF
sprAin or hruise, cut or burn, Thorn
as Ecleo,ric OIL gives almost instant
relief. IL Is tho ideal family lini-
msni. Sold By Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-23
HANSGEN'S
Cash Grocery
$40 Twentieth St.
Phone Icoo.

Minnesota PAten. Flour, war.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
TODAY'S HARRIET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal

Chicago, oct y.
WHEAT-Wheat was quiet and easy at
the opening today. There was some dis
appointment over the Liverpool market,
cables showing only 12M&d advance at
the opening there, while later reports
showed most of this lost. Paris was 10
centimes lower. There was very little
demand and the moderate offerings at the
start were sufficient to create a weak
market. Northwest receipts were again
small. Minneapolis reporting 752 cars and
Duluth 49, total of 939 cars, as com
pared with S54 last week and 1,221 a year
ago opening prices for december ranged
from 9514c to 95asc, with one two sales
at 955ac. slow decline to 951sc ensued
followed by a reaction to 951zc. The mar
the posting of the northwest wheat
stocks, which showed a total of but s.
236, 900 bushels at the two principal points,
against 20.512, 900 bushels at this time last
this announcement, December advancing
to 9614c.
CORN-Corn was quiet and easy at the
opening with wheat. Light receipts stead
on the jump in wheat. Receipts 1863 cars,
were more than 100 under estimates. Ca
bles were unchanged December opened
1sc lower at 26c, sold at 2osQ26c and ad-
vanced to 261aG265sc.
OATS-Oats followed corn a narrow
trade. Receipts were 245 cars. Decem-
Der opened a shade lower al 1880 sold at
1S12Q1S9sc and advanced to 1S5s0lS%c.
PROVISIONS-Trade in provisions was
exceedingly slow, nothing of interest de-
veloping. The feeling was steady, follow
quoted PIC lower at $7.75. January lard,
23ac lower at $4-373z- January ribs shade
higher at $450q4- -521z.
BARLEY-Cash. No. 8, 26d45c.
RYE-Cash, 471zc; December, 481zc; May,
FLAX-Cash. s1.O21z; cash northwestern,
TIMOTHY-Cash and October $2.65;
March, 81 80
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
MORTGAGEE INTEKFEREs
In the Fight Between Denver and
Her Water Company.

st. Louis, Mo, Oct. 28.-The Continental
Trust company of New York, as trustees
in a mortgage executed by the Denver
Union Water company. today filed a bill
in the United States circuit court before
Judge Thayer to restrain the city of Den
yer, the mayor, president of the board of
supervisors and the president of the board
of aldermen of that city from enforcing
the provisions of an ordinance passed on
the 2Sth of July, 1897, the ground that
it was enacted in violation of the eonsti-
tuition of the United States. The bill
further seeks to enjoin the defendants
from aiding and abetting private consum-
ers of water in turning water at their
respective houses which had been turned
off by the water company because of the
non-payment of water licenses
Mayor McMurray of Denver has tele-
graphed to Judge Thayer asking him to
withhold his decision until November 4,
but the judge expressed the opinion that
he might grant temporary injunction
after reading the papers in the case.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
Office of Commissioner of Elections
Topeka, Kansas, Oct. 25th, 1897.
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that I have ap-
pointed the following named qualified
judges and clerks of the general ELECTION
FIRST WARD.
First precinct, S12 Kansas avenue, north
Judges: f. S. Stevens, Fred Marks, DR..
J. F Buck. Clerks: H. c. Bowen, David
Second precinct. .sO5 North Van Buren,
Dowden Clerks: NJ. W. Overton, George
Third precinct. corner Topeka avenue
Z. Holcomb w. w. Wiley. Clerks: ].
SECOND WARD
First precinct, 81 East Second street
Judges: James Dwyer, Ed Hawes, W. L.
Colt Clerks: Jesse Pursley. w. c. Ste
second precinct. 285 Jefferson street
Judges: W. H. Oliver, r. [. Scarce, Hugh
Lawler. Clerks: John w. Johnson, A
Third precinct. sO6 East Fourth-Judges:
Chas. Botham, NJ. c. Mccormick, J. NJ
Blevins. Clerks: Frank Brown, Leroy
Fourth precinct, Ills East Sixth avenue
Judges: N. c. Webster, NJ. W. Saxon,
VIM. Hosford- Clerks: ]. W. Broka-w,
Fifth precinct, veale bIock-Judges: R.
A. Randlett E. E. Strait r. Van Week.
Clerks: p. H. Seuther, G. D. Watson.
THIRD WARD.
11d First pTsG6inSt rec 6a 19G1 + ha1sas s ayenueT
L Scott. Clerks: H. F. Bird, Edward
Second precinct, 9Ss Kansas avenue
Judges: T. J. Crouch, G. N Elliott, J.
NJ Padgett Clerks: R. NJ. Spivey, N.
Third precinct, corner King and Clay
streets-Jqdges: Frank Edson. Fqrman n
Heff1ic6 w. a. J...JOrdan.
Fourth precinct. corner Huntoon and
Lincoln-Judges: G. W. Greenwood, J.
r Ward, ]. n. Hughes. Clerks: w. C.
Hercules, A. V. Iindell.
FOURTH WARD.
First precinct. Rains stable, 215 West
Sixth avenue-Judges: Silas Rain, J. G.
Pfckens, Thos Archer. Clerks: E. E.
Wagner, Harry Goodrich.
Second precinct, city prison-Judges:
Trank Herald. A J; Huntoon. A. N. II.
Claudy. Clerks: Will Nuzum, A. n.
Brown.
Third precinct. III Fourth street. west
Judges: G. A Weineke. H. G. Stevens.
R. NJ Curtis. Clerks: F. N Miller, Leo
Fourth precinct, corner Sixth and West
ern avenues-Judges: J. H. Collier. John
c. Rogers. W. H Cummings. Clerks:
]. E Stewart, A p. Shreve.
FIFTH WARD.
First precinct. 1700 Topeka avenue
Judges: N. J. Burdick, VIM. Mitchell, H
c. Fraser Clerks: c. H Titus, Louis
Second precinct, sos Tenth avenue east,
Hoffman HOuse-JudgeS: b Z. RusSuIn,
J. P. Nevills, c. A Smith Clerks: D.
D. Hope, f. l. Swanson
L. T YOUNT,
Commissioner of Elections.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
State of Kansas. at Topeka, Kansas, un-
til u o'clock noon. November 6, 1897, for
the finishing of certain portions of the
interior of the dome of the State Capitol
building, in Topeka, Kansas. The metal
work and glass will be let separate from
the plastering and cornicing of the ro-
tunda All to be in accordance with
plans and specifications prepared by T.
IA Iescher State House Architect and
on file in said office
This work is authorized by the Execu-
tive Council under the provisions of chap
ter A. laws of 1895. Copies of plans and
specifications will be on file in the office
Of the State House Architect from and
after October 20th. 1897.
Parties bidding on the work will be re-
ouired to accompany their bid with a
certified check cash in the sum of FIVE
per cent 6 per cent?, to be forfeited to
the state in case the successful bidder
fails to enter in contract and give bond
for the faithful performance of same
within days after the said contract is
awarded.
chapter III of the session laws of 1891 in
relation to the eight hour law constitut-
ing a days labor
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. Blanks for bidding will be fur
nished by the State House architect
J. w. LEEDY.
Governor and President of Executive
Council.
Secretary OF State and Executive Council.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
TO NINE THEIR OWN COAL.
St Louis Manufacturers Organizing
For That Purpose.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 28-A movement is
on foot among st. Louis manufacturers
and other large consumers of coal to oper-
ate mines and get the product at first
hand. AS a result of the strike among
the Illinois coal miners the pits from
which the supply of coal for st. Louis is
dug are closed and there is a great
scarcity of the bituminous article here.
1t has been proposed by James A. Rear
don a we'll known business man and one
of the largest consumers of coal in the
city. that the manufacturers get together
and operate mines for themselves. By
that method they would not only free
themselves from the trust, but would be
able to pay the miners good wages and
still obtain their coal supply cheaper than
it could be purchased in the market. The
idea is meeting with considerable favor,
and Mr.. Reardon confidently predicts that
number of the big local coal consumers
will soon be taking out their own coal
from their own mines.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
LONDON NEWS BITTER.
Declares the appointment of c. J
Darling, q. c., an Outrage.

London, Oct. 2S.-Charles John Darling,
Q. c., conservative member of parlia-
ment for Deptford, has been raised to
the judicial bench. Mr.. Darling, who is
known at election times as the Darling
Deputy of Deptford," became Q. c. in
1895 and was elected a bencher of the in
ner temple in 1892 He is in his 18th
year. He is the author of an amusing
little work entitled "Scintilla Juris.' He
is small in stature, juvenile in appear
ance a dandy in his dress and addicted
to strong adjectives.
The Daily News will say editorialIy to-
morrow that Lord Halsbury, lord chan
cellOr. deserves a public censure for the
appointment of Mr.. Darling, who is al
most unknown to the bar and has no
claims to the judicial bench
The paper will characterize the lord
chancellOr's act a political job surpass-
ing the long series of personal and politi-
cal jobs which have earned for Lord
HalsbuTy a very disagreeable nickname.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28

Kansas City: Receipts of wheat. 172
cars:
Estimated receipts at Chicago tomor-
row: Wheat, 10 cars; corn, 40 cars; oats,
Liverpool cable: Wheat turn dearer.
Receipts OF hogs today Chicago. &, ,O00
head; Kansas City, 10000 head; Omaha. g.
Chicago receipts today: Wheat 146 cars,
grade II cars corn 369 cars. grade z5l
cars: oats 245 cars, grade q cars
London: Wheat off coast, nothing do
ing. Sd higher; corn, nothing doing on
passage, wheat quiet and steady. Sd
higher; corn, firm. English country mar
ketS firm.
Liverpool: Wheat steady; market 1adS{d
higher at 80 y. m.
Price Current: Wheat Crop information
less cheerful due to, a considerable ex-
tent as a result of dry weather. More
apprehension prevailing than week ago
New York; Australian cable says that
the drouth is terrible; 1900 sheep and
Chicago: The tip is that December
wheat will sell at 81 this week. There
seem to be a lot of brokers placed in the
Chicago: Bartlett is buying December
corn; Dupee and Armour selling moder-
ately.
May Ad lower; corn, 1:3O p. m, December
sold up 7sd and lost Ad. Cash wheat
firm.
Northwestern receipts: This year. Min
939 cars; last year, Minneapolis 6l3 cars
Duluth COB cars total 1.216 cars
Exports four ports Wheat, 3O6.26S BUSH
els: -four. n SOP barrleS. corn, ia, ,063 BUSH
els; oats, 334. 900 bushels; wheat and -four
equal to 597, 902 bushels.
LiVerpOOl: May wheat Esd lower from
1:30 p. m, making May sd lower for the
Puts May wheat, 92s4a93c; calls May
wheat, 95s4 0957sc; puts May corn, 301s0
3O14c; calls May corn. 30$4qS07sc.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
SPARK FROM A TUG
Causes the Loss by Fire Of an Eleva.
tor With 100000 Bushels
of Grain.

Buffalo N. Y, Oct. 2S.-The Turgis ele-
vator, owned by the Buffalo Elevating
company, and situated on the island at
the foot of Indiana street. has been de-
stroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is
unknown, but the owners are inclined to
believe that it was caused by a spark
from a passing tug.
There was in the elevator at the time of
the fire 70, 900 bushels of wheat %, 600 BUSH
els of corn and 10000 bushels of oats. The
grain was valued at S1O6 900 and insured
for $65, 900. The loss on the building and
machinery is $1OO. .OOO;- insurance, $4,000.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-28
ROADS CAN'T AGREE
On a Schedule of Grain Rates From
Kansas City

st. Louis, No, Oct. 2S.-The special COM
Infttee of lines interested which was ap-
pointed to meet here and agree upon a
basis of rates that should govern on ship
ments of grain from southwest Missouri
river points to the Gulf and to the AIissis-
sippf river, after a two days session, fail
ed to come to an understanding.
The best proposition in the line of an
advance on grain rates from Kansas City
to the Gulf in order to equalize the situ-
alton via the Mississippi river to the At
lantic seaboard was that of Is cents,
cents above the existing rate to the Gulf.
Adjournment was taken until Monday,
November 8, in Chicago.