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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-25

As you go forY I'd in life never expect
too much, never hope for too httle.-Dr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-25

Baekaehe. toothache, frost-bites, too, st.
Jacobs Oil will cure-that's true.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-25

We never like man who is fancy whist
ler-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-25

A Cincinnati Joke-"Why is Tugby like
the Ohio river:' Don't know. Why is
he?" Because he's always getting in on the
ground floor. Chicago Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
]. M. Albrecht and Mrs. See.
field Man and Wife.
WERE MARRIED At CLINTON
Ceremony at the Brides Sis
tiers Home.
Wedding of Bert ]. Golf and
Miss Gahagen.

John NJ. Albrecht and Mrs. Rosalia
Seefeld stole . march on their Rock
Island friends the early part Of this
week and were married ct Clinton.
Iowa. Mr.. Albrecht resides ct 227
Twentieth street. where he and
his bride have taken mp their
abode. Mrs. Albrecht, who was the
widow of the late william F. Seefsld,
formerly lived at 400 Second street.
The marriage Was solemnized Ties
day at the homo of the brides sister,
Mrs. George Weller, Rev. Ruben.
baugh being the officiating clergy.
nan.
Bert j. Gof and Mise Minnie s.
Gahagen, daughter Of ex-Supervisol
William J. Gahagen, were married 81
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon ct thu
brides home. sos Ninth avenue
Rev. Il. c. Marshall. of the United
Presbyterian church, performed thu
ceremony, which was witnessed by
party of relatives and close friends
A wedding dinner followed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Golf both have . host Of 90
| q 1aintances who will wish them hap
plness in their new life.
Other Wsddings.
Charles Wright and Miss Elizabeth
Wright. Of Rock Island. were mar.
ried Tuesday by Magistrate Schroe
der.
Grant Smith and Mrs. Emma Vip
ond. of South Moline, were mar
rel yesterday BY Magistrate Schros
der at his Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
THE BANQUET FEATURE.


Hon. e. w. Hu-st Selected % Toastmastsr
OF thu Court House Spread.
The committee on banquet in
connection with the court house
dedication met at the Harper last
evening and selected Hon. E. w.
Hurst as POSTMASTER of the occasion.
Col. G. w. Durham will prepare the
list Of toasts and responses. The
tickets were placed in the hands of
the members of the committee,
Messrs. Charles McHugh, Charles
Buford, S. 8. Davis and William
Jackson. of this city. and C. A. Bar
nard, w. &. Moore. William Butter
worth and w. j. Entrikiu, of Moline,
who will endeavor to dispose of them.
and they should receive every posi-!
BILE encouragement. as the success of
the undertaking depends upon the
disposal of the tickets. Public spirit
as we'll as purpose to make the
event becoming the occasion, should
insure liberal response in the pur-
chase Of tickets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
SUMMON FOR TREASURER.


Democgaey's Model Candldafs when the
Psspls Are - Eject.
In Harry B. Simmon, the demo-
cratic candidate for city treasurer,
the people of Rock Island have .
man to vote for who is particularly
qualified to attend to the duties Of
this responsible Office. Mr.. Simmon
was the democratic candidate two
years ago and made an excellent
showing. winning friends. who with
the numerous new ones he has made,
will not miss the present opportu-
nifty to elect him.
Mr.. Simmon is . native of Rock
Island. Here he Was reared to m an
hood. starting out in his early boy
hood to win his way in the world,
and that he has thus far succeeded,
is due to his tireless efforts and am.
bition. He is now 81 years of age.
He was educated in the public
schools. For three years and half
he sold papers on the streets after
school hours. He put in the sum-
mer vacation working in the sash
factory of the Rock Island Lumber &
Manufacturing company, the earn.
ings of which employment he laid
aside for his further education.
Then he took q business college
course. and rs soon rs he had com.
p!eted it, went to work in Hoffmas.
masters dry goods house. He was
employed there for q number OF
years, afterward holding positions
with j. T. Noftsker and Stewart &
Montgomery. Four years ago Mr..
Simmon became teller for the Peo.
pies National bank, with which in
stitution he has continued since
having proven himself an exception
ally able and satisfactory man fol
the position.
Mr.. Simmon is the msn the peopl.
OF Rock Island want for city treas
urer. Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
EVERY FRIDAY
Remnant Day At tue Boston seoye. Dav
6DnnPf.

Remnant Day At tue Boston stoye. Dav-
export.
Hereafter until further notice rem.
nants OF every description will be
shown Friday only, and then at
about so cents on the dollar. The
basement will be the scene of this
remnant bargain feast. Too many
full pieces Of new goods to show
remnants get neglected. Hence
vast accumulation of short lengths,
which in order to get rid of quickly
We will sell them at about SO per
cent of their regular value. This
will include silk, dress goods and
velvet remnants of 1 to IL yards in
length, crash. embroidery, lace.
domestic prints. sheeting remnants,
table linen remnants. Don't miss
these Friday remnant bargain sales.
Every Wednesday crockery day.
Watch for specials in crokery on that
day. BOSTON STORE,
Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
Moro COunty.Hsxss.

County Treasurer Titterington has
settled with these township col.
lectors:
Coal Valley - Richard Callahan.
collector; charged, $4,000 Sc; delir.
quent, e45S.04; collected, tS.561.82;
commission, t7l.OS.
Andalusia-George Burgoyne. col.
lector; charged. 1896 40; delin-
quent. 81, 069. 10; collected, %, 457. 81 /;
commission, e49.15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25

~ Ao~AADAAhR 4bCk660s
The complete tickets nominated in
Edgington township are as follows:
Democratic-Supervisor, William G.
Davis; town clerk, Charles G. Wsid-
man; assessor. Philip Fuhr; collec-
tor, William Patterson; commits
eiouer OF highways, w. w. Elliott;
Justices OF the peace, Gideon Haskell
and Henry Patterson; constables,
Nathan Taylor and Dan Shahan. Re-
Publican-Supervisor, Daniel Mont
gomery; town clerk, Frank A. Wood ;
assessor, Charles Titterington. Jr.;
collector. Frank Bahringer; commits
sloner OF highways. j. A. Carpenter;
justice OF the peace, n. Sherwood;
constables. Charles Snow and Leon
ard Titterington; pound masters,
william Weaver and Jacob Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
Truth In . Narshslp.

Impure blood is the natural result
OF close confinement in house, school
room or shop.
Blood is purified BY Hoods Sarsa-
Parilla, and all the disagreeable re-
suits OF impure blood disappear with
the use of this medicine.
Ii You wish to feel we'll, keep your
blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparills.
Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Cen
tie, reliable, sure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25

Overcomes rs when inferior prepar-
atoms are recommended BY unscru-
Puious dealers as ..just Is good ~
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syr-
up" whom We know the unequaled
merits Of this great medicine. Sold
By Il. =. Bahnoen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
Bne1Eloass ARniea 0olvo.

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains. Corns. and ali
Skin EruPtions. and positively cures
Piles. or no pay required. II 10 guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents per
box. For sale BY Hsrtz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
Up-eo-Dass Wan PIPER.

nave you seen those beautiful wall
papers that Lerch & Greve have in
tneir storeF No old goods. every roll
OF paper Is 81 stock and at prices
which will surprise you. Call early.
before the stock 10 picked over. Also
. me- line OF room mouldings and
mixed paints. Lerch 4 Greve, 500
Eighteenth street. Call telephone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
CONTINUES TO RISE.

While the gauge at the Rock
Island bridge shows the water to be
stationary At 9, Observer Walls pre-
diets that in the next - hours the
river will probably rise O3 to O.5
foot from La Crosse to Dubuque. and
remain about stationary st Rock Isl.
and. The ice still holds Ut North
McGregor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
Court House Callines.

Sheriff Hemenway 10 located in his
quarters at the new building.
States Attorney Searle 10 moving
his Office to the court house.
Signs have been placed in tho hall
ways requesting visitors not to ex.
pectorate on the floor.
A sign has been tackled up In Cir
cult Clerk CANDLES Office stating
that fees for filing documents must
be paid in advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
HORRORS OF HIGH WATER

Are not much worse thaa the horrors of hlah
pric s. Rock Island has at times had a taste
of both. In the old times each spring saw high
water while high prices in groceries ragged all
the year round. odd Mississlp" continues to
get swelled up. but Shields has opened the flood
gates of low prices. and now they are kept below
low water mark all over the city. If your grocer
has delayed you with high prices, come to
Noah" Shields Ark and be safe from the food
Look below:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25

Az An honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false
hopes in advanced stages, but truth.
fully claims to give comfort and re-.
lief in the very worst cases, and In
the early stages to effect . cure.
Sold By n. Z. Behneen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25
h O1ssia Oesa n o. Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
!ets. Al druggists refund the money
u IS tAtls to cure. Is couts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25

just try . 10 cent box Of Cascarets
the finest liver and bowel regulate,
ever made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25

- lbs Fine GRADUATED Sugar &1.00
Best Leaf Lard in SO-pound
tins, only........... ...... 2.55
EvsPorated Raspberries, per
pound. ....................20 zoe
Evsporated Apples. per pound 6s
Evaporated Pears. per pound. 60
Large Imported Figs. per
IS pounds Rolled Oats for. :. 25c
Package Rolled Oats. 80. Sc
Cranberries. per quart. 49,. &c
Best Bed Kidney Beans, 2 cans 15c
Large box Stove Polish. 800. &c
IL boxes Parlor Matches. go. 100
Good Smoking Tobacco. per
pound. 16c
Climax Chewing Tobacco, per
pound. ................ $50
Small Pickles, per gallon. :. 100
4 packages Mince Meat. 5000. ESQ
Gallon can Maple Syrup. 99c
Holland Herring, per keg.. CSC
Mackeral. IS and up
1-pound can Salmon. 900. SO
Lemons, per dozen. 800. 100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-25

Strictly Fresh Eggs. %. 10c
Fancy Dairy Butter. per h.. 15c
Star and Crescent Pancake
Flour, per package only. So
Raisins, per pound. 800. 90. Sc
Ciesn Currants. per package. 40
California Prunes. per pound. &c
Good Tomatoes, 2 cans for. =. 15c
Canned Peas. ........ &c and up
Canned Peaches. ............ 60
Canned Pears. 1Oc
Canned Egg Plums. 1Oc
All package Coffee. per package 16c
Peaberry Coffee. per pou nd. .223c
Crushed Java Coffee, per
pound. ............... ..... lilo
9 o'clock Washing Tea. 900. Sc
Gold Dust. ................. lilo
~ bars Of Standard Soap. go. Csc
Baking Soda, per pound. 80. &c
Lye. per can. Sc
Catsup. }-pint bottles. 49,. Sc
Catsup. pint bottles. $500. loo
DR.. Prices Baking Powder,
per pound. -. ........ $50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31

streets will be quiet usual at the close of the
year. In prices there changes worthy of
MENTION The sale of fruits and vegetables on
Commission row was quite satisfactory and prod
sold good deal OF poultry. With the
dry goods houses. hardware men and confection-
trade very quiet, and. in fact, in all
lines except those which sell articles in the food
lire.
The local grain market has been active all the
week. Receipts Of grain large, the Inspections
still ranging at about 100 cars a day. Track bids.
Trade yesterday, ruled follows:
wheat-No. red. s2c: No. red, sSQs9c; De-
cember, 92c; wagon wheat, Gle.
corr-No;;, l white, 2Se; No 2 white Csc; No;
white. &c; No. 4 white, 25c: No white
mixed 26hc; NO. white mixed 26Ac; No. I
white mixed. 23Ac: No. yellow, 26l2c; No. 3
Yellow, 26izc: No. yellow, 23l2c; No. mixed,
2s14c; No mixed, 26Ac; No. mixed. 2SAc; ear
corn, pc.
Oats-No. white. &c; No white 2Sc; No.
mixed, 2Sc; No white mixed, 22c. 60
Hay-No. timothy. S7Q7.50; No. timothy, 50
06s0.
Inspections: Wheat--No. red. car: rejected,
l car: total, cars Corn-No. white. "A cars;
No. yellow. cars No mixed, rs cars; NO. 4
mixed. 1 car: established grade, car total,
So cars. Oats-Rejected, car; total, car.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
TRADE IN GENERAL.
Quotations at st. LOuis, Baltimore,
Cincinnati and Other Places.

ST LOUIS Dec. gO.-Flour easier. Wheat
lower, closing &c lower; No. red. cash. elevator
96c track, 95G95ibc: December, $3.50; January &c
hid: May. 947sc; July. s014c. Corn was a fraction
off at close; No. g cash. 26Ac; December, 231sc
bid: January. 2514c; May, 219sc; July, 2S&c oats
easy and q shade off; No. ?, cash, elevator, &c;
track 235c: December, 23c; May 24Ac. Rye
quiet at 45i@c. Barley fairly active at 2SAQ4gc,
by sample track. Flaxseed better at Sll31s.
Timothy seed quiet at 81 25@250. Glover seed fair
to good at S3e'4h0 Bran quiet. Hay dull; tim
othy s75O6lO: prairie. Sc. 5lMs50. Butter quiet;
creamery. HOPE; dairy. s@i1c. Eggs steady az
bagging unchanged. Provisions-Pork. standard
mess IS Is: lard prime steam, s445 choice,
$452ls Bacon-Boxed ots--Jobbing sales extra
short-clear at $5.12l55.25; clear ribs S525G5,S71a
clear sides, S5.37iA@5.50. Dry-salt meats-Boxed
lots-Jobbing sales shoulders at S.75@5; extra
short-clear $4.62i2d475; clear ribs. A15614. 81 NJ
clear sides q. 81 i265 Receipts-Flour, 600 brls
wheat 20 600 bu corn. coo bu; oats. A.0OO bu.
Shinnents-Flour 1000 brls; wheat, 49, bu
corn 1879 900 blu; oats. 10000 bu
BALTIMORE Dec. 30.-Flour dull and
chanced receipts G2S5 brls; exports, 1852 brls
Wheat dun and easy; spot. month and January,
g7lL M97Izc: May 94c bid: steamer No. red. 92is
6I92Ac; receipts, ", 602 bu: exports, I6.OoO bu;
Southern wheat by sample. 92n9Si2c; Southern
wheat on grade, 93ff9Sc. Corn easy; spot and
month"; 3SibM335sc; December, new or old, 325edp
ease: steamer mixed, 31AM32c; receipts, PA 5g9
bu: exports 49, SO lu; Southern white corn, $50
35c. Southera yellow. 306I34c. Oats quiet but
flrm: No 2 White. 2eik6D3Gc: No. mixed, 2liafd
2Sc. receipts 81 ,029 bu exports le9.40e bu. Rye
easier: No. 2 nearby, 5244c; No. Western. 53Ac
lid: receipts, % sos bu; exports. 4I,liS bu. Hay
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
Elsewhere.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-With an active demand for
part of the supply and strong to 1Oc higher for
the better grades Sales were largely at 81 l594 ~
common steers being purchased by dressed beef
concerns at 81 SOGA while choice to prime shipping
@ TRere %as far soer and feeder al
at So l0H4.:5 and cows and bulls were active at
higher, choice lots selling at s6.SO@64O. Texas
cattle arriving in fair numbers and slaughter
markets
There was an active 'amand for hogs and
The late sales were largely at increase of 2lsc.
and the market closed strong The days sales
selling up to 1856, while heavy packing lots
brought $ 3OS4 49, Pigs sold largely at S. 1908 49,
rule Sheep were salabe at $3@4.75 for inferior
Westerns Which eompraed the great bulk Of the
offerings sold at that range Lambs were in
focks. with most of the sales at 5000. Year
lings sold at $4.S5@475. Heavy sheep were neg
Recepts--Catte. 1850; hogs S5 900; sheep 1900.
ST. LOUIS. Dec. SO-Cattle-Receipts. $500;
s a Tsssed bnef 10
So 5@49o; light steers under 600 lbs ~
$SSO@4.25; Texas and Indian steers, $1,000; cows
Hogs-Receipts, $500; shipments, 200. Market
active. Lights sSSOaS4O mixed $S.5oaS.45;
sheep9Receipts, 100: shipments, none. Market
steady Native muttons, s3.5on4.4o; culls and
bucks, $2035O stockers. $2G2.75; lambs. s5Q59O.
KANSAS CITY. Dec. S0-Cattle-Recepts. 5000.
ia: Texas cows 49, 30I3.25; native steers. $500
4.9O native and hefers. 81 SOFA; stockers and
feeders. $2.25@4.4O; bulls. s2S0@325
strong Bulk of sales. S3.350345; heavies. 3d. 300
3471k; packers, $335@3.50; mixed, 50 So03. 4li2:
lights, $3.25@o,45; Workers, s3.4OqS45; pigs, $50
Sheep-Recepts 1000. Market stronger. Lambs,
81 25@57O; muttons. $3.25@4.4O
EAST LIBERTY. Dec 30.-Cattle steady.
Prime s4.sO@49O common SS.25Q36O bulls, stays
and cows. $2@3.70 80 co1>
Hogs steady. Prime assorted mediums, So 500
365: best Workers. $780, common to fair workers.
r r5E g. 75GS15; common, 81 2592.6O. .oa
Sheen steady Choice. S4.60M475 common, S5V
365: choice lambs s.. 90lI6 TO-; common TO good
S4 50G5SO. Veal calves, $6.5OQ725
NEW YORK Dec. SO.-Beeyes- Receipts. 20.
lean steers at 10eD1llgc refrigerator peel sQs12c
Exnorts $50 beeves. Calves-Receipts. T. Mar
ket steady Veals, s5dS.50; grassers SS@5.oV. s,ea
Sheen and Lambs-Receipts, 256l. sheep S4W
j. iI ss 2, 40. Market weak at ssS5
@4.10. 81,
EAST BUFFALO, Dec. So'-Oa''ie larry
s' aoes-Yorkers. good to choice; 81 1903 60;
roughs common TO choice, $591'ZV' piss' common
~ TemhsEChoice to extra, s6@610; culls 70 com
mon S4 255 4O sheep. choice 70 seiecteu "eehers'
"a s0I4 IS: culls TO common, s25O@3.2o
LOUISVILLE Dec. 0.-Cattle-Receipts,
900 Market unchanged
Hogs - Receipts. 1900. Market STEADY.
Tops. $3.50: light shippers $Sa34O 90 a
Sheep~Market a shade off. Best fat $40
@3.6O; lambs, $450Q4.S5.
CINCINNATI. Dec. SO-Hogs strong at 1903 IS.
Sheen steady at s27514.65. Lambs steady at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
what / have felt and seen
With confidence / tell"
FORECAST FOR TODAY.
Snow Early, Followed by Colder,
Cloudy or Partly Cloudy Weather.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for
twenty-four hours ending II p. M, Dec. 81
Snow in early morning, followed by colder,
cloudy or partly cloudy weather on Friday.
General Conditions Yesterday-The low
barometric area central north from the low
er laker extends southwestward to Louis
lana, elsewhere high barometric pressure
prevails. The temperature rose near the
gulf and Atlantic coasts, elsewhere it fell.
Local snow fell from South Dakota north
ward, and snow and rain fell in central
Illinois and central Indiana.
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 80. - For Ohio
Showers in the early morning, followed by
fair much colder; fresh, variable winds,
becoming northwesterly; fair Saturday.
For Indiana and Illinos-Fair, preceded
by light rain in southern portions; colder;
porthWeSterly winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31

steady; choice timothy s1s asked. Grain freights
duh. demand hst and unchanged. Butter quiet
and unchanged. Eggs and cheese steady and UNI
changed
LIVERPOOL. Dec 3O.--Bacon easy: short
ribs, 32s; long clear middles. light, 2Ss cd;
shoulders square 2Ss Cd. Lard prime West
ern, steady at 24s Cd. Wheat, spot, No red
Northern spring steady at Is 1Od. Corn,
anuary steady at IS 2ssd February steady
at IS 213d. Bacon, clear bellies, u to IA lbs,
steady at 3Ss.
CINCINNATI. Dec. so.-Flour dull. Wheat
quiet; No. red. nominal at 94iac. Corn strong
No. mixed SOe. Oats firm; No mixed 2llsc ,
Rye quiet No. 2, 47c. Lard fr1ner at 81. Bulk
meats easy at $40 Bacon easy $3.50. Whisky
quiet at $1.19. Butter quiet. Sugar firm. Eggs
easier and lower at Ice. Cheese firm.
TOLEDO, Dec. SO-Wheat irregular; No. q
cash and December; 94ihc: May. 9S1sc Corn active
steady; Ne. mixed PC. Rye dull and I'M
changed; No. 2, cash. 46l2c. Glover seed active
and steady; prime cash, December and January
$500. Oil unchanged
DETROIT. Dec. SO-Wheat-No white. 9lc
sec. Oats-No. white 25i4c. Rye-No ?. 4Si9c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
AT NEW YORK.
Ruling Prices in Produce at the Sea-
boards Commercial MetrOpOIis.


NEW YORK, Dec. SO-Flour-Receipts, 1858
lower to SELL Minnesota patents, $5.1O@5.4O; win
ter patents $4S09515 winter straghts, S4.50@4. 60
Rye -four quiet. Buckwhea. flour steady. Buck
wheat dull. Corn meal steady. Rye dull; No. 2
Western. 491sc. Barley dull; feeding, 2S%c. Bar
ley malt steady.
wheat-Receipts, 49,, $50 bu exports, S1757 bu
Spot weak; No red, $1.OOl2 Options opened
easy, declined under liquidation large Northwest
receipts and poor support rallied later on
heavy clearances, but broke a second time under
renewed liquidation and closed A@1c net lower;
No. red, May, 93093 15-16c, closed at 93lec.
Corn-Receipts. 1925 bu; exports, 1856 bu
Spot easv: No. 2, 95@c. Options opened easy with
wheat, rallied on clearances and good local buy
ing, but hnan~ eased off under realizing and
closed partly &c net higher; May. S4A@S4 15-16c
200 bu; exports 2Ss 4ss Ru
with the other markets. closing Ac net lower
May closed at 2Sssc
common to choice, 1895 crop 4G6c; 1896 crop 7@9c
1897 crop. 1G91Sc. Hides steady Leather quiet
Beef firm; cut meats quiet. Lard steady; West,
ern steam $40 Decem9er $40 nominal refined
Cotton seed oil steady; prime crude 1SQlsc
CoffeeNOptons opened quiet at 5@15 points de-
cline ruled inactive and featureless with weak
senn checked by
Continued large United States warehouse deliv-
cries; closed Steady with prices 10Q15 points net
lower; sales 275O bags, including March at go
6 05c Spot coffee-Rio dull; No. Z, invoice 67sc;
No. I jobbing TIC. Mild quiet; Cordova, Sh@15c:
Rio-Receipts 10000 bags cleared for the United
states 5000 bags; cleared for Europe. 5000 bags;
stock 4O2 GOO bags. Total warehouse deliveries
from the United States, 20615 bags. including
IL, $40 bags from New York. New York stock to,
dav COL iO9 bags: United States stock, 7O5, 632
hays: afoat for the United States, $4,000 bags;
total visible for the United States, no. S2 bags,
against 75S 227 bags last year and 61l4 bags in
1895.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-31
VITAL STATISTlCS-DEC. 80.


Ferba and John Smock. % Blackfo-d street, boy
Carrie and John Bonbil, sos West wilkins street.
boy
Lotte and Charles ]. p. Schako, city. girl.
Mary and Joseph T. Elliott jr., 81 North Penn
sylvania street, girl.
Elizabeth and Fred Kettlehake 272 East Market
street. girl.
Emma r. and Adam A. Gauld. 2l2O Francis
street, boy.
girl.
Bertha and E. p. Chapman. 5s5 West wilkins
leila and Guy Blume. city. boy.
Lizzie and James Hodges S5 North McLain
street, boy and girl
Annie and A. Rothschild. PAT South Pine street,
Emma and Thomas Bruce. As La Sale street.
boy.
Bessie and William f. Kaler. 14O7 North Capitol
Annie and William Miller. 1926 North Senate
Minnie J. and James H. Jackson. 1SoS East
Kate and p. Green 1882 South Meridian street,
boy.
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Deaths.

Daniel Fox, thirty-three years, $40 West Merrill
street morphine poisoning.
Infant Bonbil. sos West wilkins street, prema-
ture. ,,. -. .,,,
Willie Ferguson eighteen months, 4OS Fulton
street, pneumonia. occ ~.
EIwood Mccain, forty-hVe years, 900 Massd-
chusetts avenue, pneumonia. - 80, e,,,.
MIA street. consumption - 49,.
Mcoarty street. old age. 49,. .. ,,i,
born. . -. o9z Chad
wick street. peritOnitis. 900 rr.,
street summation admosis
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Charity for Cuba.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal
The cry for help coming up from the
stricken island of Cuba should find in Amer
ica a prompt and liberal response. But
where are we to draw the line? Are we to
extend assistance to the noncombatants
within the lines of the Spanish army and
vet be refused the privilege of helping the
same class within the territory controlled
by the patriots? Is there to be one kind
of humanity for one side of this military
line and another kind of humanity for the
other side? The present government OF