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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-07
under WEAR.

For Ladies', Misses and Child.
rem at Clearing Sale Prices.
Ladies' ex heavy Merino heeced
Underwear, sizes as 10 a., good
value atA5c, clearing sale price 25c
Ladies' brown mixed, heavy
fleeced imitation Cancels Hair un-
derwear, sizes as 10 "a, good soc
quality. for this sale, each......32 &c
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Another Gold Plot

Another horrible plot of the gold powers
of England has come to light. Their sta
tistician, M. G. Mulhall, has invaded this
country, and has recently written mag
azlne article in which he shows that the
Prairie States" which were the sole hope
OF the silver trust in its efforts to capture
the Government last year, have been not
only the most prosperous part of the Unit
ed States, but far more prosperous than
any other spot on the world. Mr.. Null
halls article, it is said, ''reads like a tale
from the Arabian Nights" It shows in
the twelve States upon which the silver
managers relied last year-Ohio, Illinois.
Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin.
Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska and
the Dakotas-an increase in farm area ay-
eraging 1900 acres per day, grain pro-
ductlon twice as great as that of France.
Germany and Austria, collectively; a
meat production twice as great as that of
France, an eight-fold increase of grain
production since 1850, and a general food
production equal to FIVE times as much for
each person as in the most advanced Sec
lions of Europe. 1t can scarcely be ex-
pected that people residing in section so
much more prosperous than that of any
other part of the world are going to resort
to deprecated currency with which to
pay debts, or attempt to deceive them
selves by increasing the number of their
dollars and at the same time making an
equal decrease in their value
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Political Pointers.

The gold Democrats are making large
accessions to their ranks everywhere, and
expect to poll much larger vote this
year than last
The Populists of the country are thor.
oughly Disguised with the treatment
which the Democracy have given them
and are developing the greatest hostility
to further attempts at fusion.
The director of the United States mint
who is the best authority in this country
on currency matters, predicts that silver
will fall much lower in the next few
months. 1t is already at the lowest point
in its entire history.
The money in circulation in the United
States has increased about S13O. OOO. OO(
in the past year, the price of foreign prO
ducts has advanced, and the business al
the country has greatly improved DESPITE
the assertions that nothing but The free
coinage of silver would bring an ncrea $,
of money or prices to the people of this
country.
The people who attempted to make the
people believe a few months ago that Seq
rotary Sherman had passed the period ~
active usefulness are saying nothing more
on that subject. Secretary Sherman,
expressions of views on current politica
topics are clear, crisp and vigorous. and
strike responsive chord in the hearts ~,
every American citizen.
People who are assuming that the 70
cent great gold developments are a mer.
matter of good luck to those opposing tht
Is to l theory are mistaken. 1t IS more
than luck; it is the logic of events. This
fact that the world prefers gold to tbt
bulky white metal as it's medium of ex
change has stimulated the production o,
gold everywhere until it seems likely f.
supply the needs of the world for a money
metal.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Civil Service Reform,

In issuing an order to the effect that
no removal from any position subject to
competitive examination within the classi-
fed civil service shall be made except for
just cause and upon written charges filed
with the head of the department or other
appointing officer, of which charge the
accused must have full notice with an OPP
pOrtunity to make defense, President Nc
kinley has corrected the very evil which
has heretofore tended to make hypocTit-
zeal the entire civil service system. The
previous absence or virtual neglect of
such rule has so facilitated evasions of
the spirit of civil service reform as to
bring the whole thing into more or less
contempt. A strict enforcement of the
new order will not only lift from the
shoulders of Federal officials in RESPONSE
BILE positions a load of pressure hitherto
brought to bear by clamorers for office,
thus giving them added time to devote
to their more important duties, but it will
also establish merit and merit alone as
the determining factor in the equation of
public service, and insure that public
money paid in the form of salaries to en-
ployes in that service shall go to compen-
safe actual and efficient work The Amer
lean people are ready to subscribe most
heartily to genuine civil service reform
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Let the Farmer Think.

The farmers of the country should give
their attention closely to a few contrasts.
The free traders made great row over
the sugar bounty and the tin-plate duty.
Their contention was the sheer jmpossi-
bility that we should produce our own
sugar and tin. Already every farmer in
America knows that we shall soon pro-
duce all the sugar we consume and save
hundred millions a year for the tillers
of our soil, and that we are also deep in
the tin plate manufacturing business. and
that long before this presidential term is
out we shall produce in our shops all the
tin plate we want, and there are from
twenty to twenty-five millions a year for
American workingmen to earn and dis
tribute. Now, these are the things that
give a boom to prosperity. Contrast this
with the vulgar Justification that low sill
yer made wheat low, and all that rotten
ness of the Democratic imagination.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
CON FIDENCE IN THE FUTURE.
1t Is Strong and Increasing, and
Nothing Appears to Check 1t.


r. G. Dun & Co., in their weekly re-
view of trade say: Not for several years
have the telegraphic reports from various
cities in all parts of the country been as
encouraging or shown as uniform IN
prOvement as this week. The markets
are called crazy by some, but fairly rep
resent the people whose confidence III the
future is strong and increasing. Nothing
appears to check it. Rumors of injury to
crops are not sufficiently supported 10
have much influence. The one temporary
hindrance is the strike of bituminous Goa!
miners, which interferes as yet little win
industries, and seems likely to terminate
within a week. The demand for money
improves, taking from New York to the
interior about half million more thah
was received during the week, ana oter-
ings of commercial loans are much larger
including considerable iron and steel pa
per, and the course of foreign exchange
generally interpreted as an indication that
specie imports cannot be long delayed.
The greatest gain has been for agrlcu'-
ture Corn has advanced a little IL price
but is moving very largely, so that the
last years surplus may soon be marketed
unless the new crop turns out better thah
many now expect Cotton declined al
eighth because of an estimate promising
the largest crop ever grown, but the G'o''
market is decidedly improving, and some
of the large mills, after few weeks ol
suspension, have resumed work. OtheF
farm products are doing well also. hut
wheat has advanced about 113sc for lH'
week on actual transactions, with heavy
e. no
mate of yield is entirely disregarded, eA
cept as an admission that the crop VIII
be larger than that of last year. ami III
commonly assumed that the yield WI. I've
55O,OOO000 bushels or more, though re-
cent reports of injury indicating the posi-
bility of a somewhat smaller GU
have helped the advance in prices. W..
ern receipts for the week were 3.Nff'9
bushels, against 3,974,775 last year anu
for three weeks 11.340,261 bushes
against 1861 ,131 bushels last year WIG
Atlantic exports are about double '''
years 3. 705, 2S7 bushels, against l,N">'
347 bushels last year, and for three "rehN
9,S19,31S bushels, against D, 102.66 hh>"
els last year, -four included for both years
1t is we'll to notice that corn eXp4rJs cor
time more than double last years also III
three weeks S,516,544 bushels, against =
1924 last year.
The iron and steer industry is puNh.n@
forward in spite of the still unsettled
strike of bituminous coal miners. and the
enormous purchases of ore at CleveIal''
and also of billets at Pittsburg. show Jhe
utmost confidence in the future. M"H'
additional establishments have begun
work during the past week and while no
material change in prices has occurred
the reports indicate fewer concessions 10
secure business and much steadier tone
The demand for finished products has Of
cidedly improved, especially in plates
sheets and bars, and in railway supplies.
! particularly in ear axles. The sales oil
ore at Cleveland have amounted III I"
weeks to 100000 or 100000 tons.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Mexico Is Yearnine for BRYAN

This will be an interesting time for Mr..
Bryan to take his proposed trip to Mex
leo. A late dispatch from the City of
Mexico says:
Exchange on New York rose to-day on
the fresh drop in silver to 49, land, in
some cases, 40 was asked. Bankers were
in doubt as to what rate to make. in view
of the condition of the silver market. Ex-
change on London went to 21A pence,
the lowest on record, and implying for this
Government in meeting the interest on its
sterling debt loss at the rate of two
million dollars per annum. The Govern
ment can meet this loss by economies and
using the surplus fund, but bankers here
say the time has come when something
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Prosperity for AgricuIturist.

A recent Bradstreets report SAYS:
. Especial kilograms from trade cen4..
throughout the country emphasize :
growing prosperity of the farmer dno
higher prices for almost all agrcultp,,
produce still in his hands, and point -
continuation of the demand which h.
been conspicuous within the past ~
weeks. The volume of trade confines
increase, and prices are hardening. \,
such volume of business, largely in amt
cipation of requirements, has been repor.
ed since 1892. Larger transactions ba1,
been in dry goods, clothing and shoes. ana
South and West in wagons and farm in,
plements.
another very favorable bank clearinr
report is found in the total, 81, Cocoon
this week, which, while it is ! per con,
less than last week, is 40 per cent Larger
than in the third week of August, 1896
26 per cent heavier than in 1898: 40 ne,
cent larger than in 1894, and fully 55 De,
cent larger than in the like week of lS9
when clearings totals were reduced to
very low figures. Compared with the Ike
period in 1892, year of large volume Of
business, this weeks totals show a gain
of 13 per cent. Among SO of the cities re.
porting larger bank clearings, only Ii
show decreases this week compared with
the corresponding period last year. Bank
clearings at other cities than New York
are II per cent larger this week than in
the like week a year ago, but ut New
York the increase is So per cent.
prices for staples continue the favOn.
BILE movement of the past few weeks, with
| advances for wheat -four, wheat. new
pork, butter, eggs, cheese, corn and oats.
Hides are also firmer and higher. Cling
hams have advanced Ac, while the cotton
mills are starting up, and jobbers in
wooden goods are getting higher prices
for spring delivery. There have been
large number of assumptions among iron
and steel concerns this week; BeSSemer
pig is % cents higher, and the outlook is
for improvement. Sugar, cotton print
cloths, wool and petroleum are firm and
unchanged, while coffee. almost alone
amt g the staples, is lower than last
week.
Exports of wheat flour included as
wheat from both coasts of the United
States and Montreal this week are the
1898, amounting to 5,21S,000 bushels this
| week, as compared with 4,460. 900 bushels
last week, 1901 900 bushels in the week
a year ago, 2,3S9, 900 bushels two years
ago, 3,1S2,000 bushels three years ago,
and as contrasted with 100000 bushels
in the corresponding week of 1893. FIX
ports of Indian corn this week are also
exceptionally heavy, the largest since the
third week in April this year, amounting
to 1925, 035 bushels, as compared with
900 bushels last week, 2,l69,W0
bushels in the week a year ago, 1.195.WW
bushels two years ago, 100000 bushels
three years ago, and as contrasted with
9S3.0OO bushels in the like week of 1S93.
''There are POI business failures report
ed throughout the United States this
week. against PA last week. 264 year
ago. 1872 two years ago, 251 three years
ago, and as contrasted with 400 III the
third week of August, 1893"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16

The miserable business in which the
partisan organs of the free silver move
ment are engaged when they try to fill
the ears of the people with complaint and
discomfort, and pick up only to magnify
every adverse trade symptom in order to
discourage the return of prosperity for
political purposes, is annoying. but it is
Intellectual. 1t causes decent men to be
indignant, but it is powerless to stay the
oncoming tide. Prosperity has set in and
there are solid figures as well as hopes to
nrOVa it
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
siIaa A. Holcomb. Nebraska

Nebraska produced in 1896 nearly 300 600.
600 bushels Of corn, quite percentage OF
which yet remains in the State. The corn
crop this year will equal or excel that of
last Her crop of wheat this year is enor
bushels. which, because Of foreign active do.
mand. Is being disposed of by farmers ar
much more satisfactory prices than have
been received of late. Live stock interests
have assumed large proportions, and are
constantly growing even with the prevailing
low prices. These and many other branches
OF industry add materially to business actiy
ity. Nebraskans have been buying but little
during the period Of business depression.
using their means to meet pressing obliga.
lions. They are now beginning to pay.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
d. NJ. Clouyh. Minnesota.

The business outlook for Minnesota ana
the Northwest is, to my mind, very hopeful.
The farmers have fair crops. and will re-
ceive good prices therefor. This assures the
merchants and the manufacturers g00u
cash trade this autumn and winter. me
railroads will, in carrying the crops to mar
ket. be able to earn and pay their old time
dividends. Already labor realizes the ben
eft in greater demand for employment.
There are at present but few idle men in
Minnesota who desire work. Advancing
prices and better markets, which result from
the farmers improved condition, promise a
still greater demand for labor and an early
advance In wages.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16

creased its force. The Buckeye Stave Com
pany has larger number of orders than at
any time since its organization and is putting
new men at work daily. Talks with business
men convince me that prosperity has arrived.
The farmers have fine wheat, oat, and nay
crops and the corn prospects are Drlsiut.
hoWlers will have hard lines in Ohio this ran.
Ed l.. Vail, Editor 'Vidette."
Passaic, N. There has been marked
improvement in the factory district OF TINS
and many run until p. m. The Manhattan
Print Works (Satinet pr1nters), after three
years of idleness is in full operation. Inc
dundee Wooden Company, which did little OF
no work during Cleveland's Administration.
Is now employing its full complement or
hands. The Botany Worsted Mills were slack
during 1895 and 1896, but are now enlarging
their plant. The number of operators doing
steady work at this point is now. think. 30
per cent more than one year ago.-D. w. Ma
hony, Editor News
Sterling Ill.-The Keystone Mfg. Co., man
ufacturers of agricultural implements, which
usually runs very light at this time of the
year, has been compelled to increase its force
instead OF reducing it. 1t expects to employ
larger number of men this fall than at any
time In the past three years. Other agricul-
tural implement factories report good busi-
ness. The Lawrence Bros. Mfg. concern is
making large addition to its building to be
occupied by an additional manufacturing eS-
Enlistment. The Cobb & Drew Rivet and
Nail Factory have large increase in orders.
There is an unusual activity in the building
OF residences In tOwn-W. ID. John, Editor
Gazette
Brunswick, Mo.-The chief business enter
prises OF this place are showing a marked i'm
provement. The Brunswick Tobacco Works
have increased their force in the manufac-
ture of chewing and smoking tobacco, the de-
mand for this class Of goods having increased
materially during the past few months. The
Eagle FIGURING Mills report also an increased
business. Shipments Of -four to surrounding
towns and cities are increasing every week,
indicating that the merchants are buying
more freely. Farmers are selling
corn at an advanced price, and there is a
general feeling Of satisfaction among the ag-
rlcultural element.-H. F. Lincoln, Editor
"NewS."
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Prices Go Tn in Mexico.

Consul General Joseph G. Dudley, sta
toned at Nuevo Laredo, in commune
cation to the Department of State SAYS
that as a result of the recent fall in the
price of silver there has been a marked
rise in the price Of all commodities in
Mexico. This is true of domestic pro-
ducts. Rents are included in the rise
of prices. He says there has been no
corresponding advance of wages or sal
aries. Labor, he states, stays on it's silver
basis
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
'WHEATBOOMSTHEWEST
Governors and Mayors Agree that
Prosperity Has Set It's Seal
on the Land.

1850
West recently Wis
M New York and the business
beneficial erect Dy
follow
inc to,ooram was sent
Will Journal opinion of the prospects for
consider the best
an;coe a prosperous of trade for the coming autumn
w.
N Y. JOURNAL.
tt this generally have been received
hemb following:
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Henry rruersen, Du,utt, Mimi.

The outlook for fall trade at the head Of
the lakes is very promising Prospects of a
splendid yield of wheat In Minnesota and
the DakOtas which will command good
prices on account of short crops elsewhere,
will bring money in abundance to the North
west. The lumber market is in splendid con-
ditiOn, with demand good at advanced prices,
aat ints heaHy optra a III 4i,
in good demand at fair wages Shipments
of iron are heavy. All this goes to
prove that prosperity will again smile on
the head of the lakes.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
c. NJ. Barnes, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma has harvested the most bounti-
full crop CT wheat ever produced on like
number of acres. We have large crop of
corn now made. Prospects are excellent for
a good cotton crop; our peaches and grapes
are not excelled in the quantity quality
anywhere on earth. Indeed. all the products
Of field and farm have been and are being
market $40, OOO. 900 worth of these things the
present season. which. at the present in
creased prices, will bring prosperity to the
farmers Of the Territory and through them
to all lines Of business and trade.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
GOVERNORS.
r.. A Mourt. Iud;aua.

James A. Mount Anu'd"a'
The business revival in Indianapolis anu
throughout Indiana is Enthusiastically gratlIy-
ing. In this city the improvement mas Dee "a
II hears convincing evidence Of being SUB
stantial and permanent. 1t is noticeable IN N
every avenue of trade. and is SO pronouhhcetus
that 1T is admitted even by whilom propne .
of evil. indianapolis is admittedly one OF
the greatest railroad centers in the Unlted
States and one of the most striking eH,-
dences of the dawning of new era OF IN,
in the fact that the number of loaded cars
at this time is almost unprecedented, the
offerings to the transportation companies
being sufficient to Overtax their cqulpiheht
and facilities.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16

point, there is much of encouragement
Business is good and improving. Our city
trade is cautious. as almost everybody
is exhausted from unwise investments in
real estate during boom times The i'm
provement. no doubt comes from higher
prices for farm products. from a natural re-
cOvery from a collapse. and from strong
belief that the tariff question seems to be
settled for four years at least.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
MAYORS.
T. d. Phelan, San Francisco.

j. ID. Phelan, San Francisco.
There is every prospect Of business revival
In San Francisco. First, the crops have been
large and satisfactory; the prices of fruit
and grain have materially advanced. which
not only has brought increased revenue to
the producers of the State, but has inspired
them with confidence and courage. The
efits of this creation of wealth by the men
of the soil. The stimulation given to mining
by organized and individual prospecting.
which has been very successful. is especially
noteworthy, and it is closely estimated that
our mines will yield at least $2O,OOOOOO of
the precious metals this year, as against
$15,OOO,O 900 last year.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
William p. Lord, Oregon,

Present prospects of a business revival are
excellent. Already marked improvement
In business Is anticipated. We have large
crops with good prices. with indications Of
steady advance. Our wheat and oat crops
are large. Hop crops are above the average
and prices are much better than last year
The wool clip was good and cattle aud other
stock are selling for good prices.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
F. M. Hrake. Iowa.

From all over the State come tidings of
Increased business activity. The rise in the
price of grain has materially helped in de-
veloping this activity, making money more
plentiful. Merchants are getting in larger
stocks of goods than for some years past.
Bank deposits and cearances are steadily
increasing, and there is a general air of
confidence in the business outlook.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
Robert Pratt, Miuuea mol g

The settlement of the tariff question, the
increased prices for our abundant crops. the
more general employment of labor at better
wages, the appreciation of values all along
the line, serve to create among our people
the conviction that prosperity has reached
us. These conditions, with the return of con-
seem to assure US a prosperous business for
autumn.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16

must be done. A very anxious sentiment
prevails, as the people have come to ex-
pect a still further decline in the value of
silver, and many predict that it will be
forced to point where the dollar will be
worth only 30 cents in gold. lmportatlons
will be generally reduced and interests OF
business affected generally. The Mexican
Government and the country are con-
fronting serious situation, the worst for
many years"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-09-16
J. r. ROGERS, Washington.

Abnormally large yields of wheat and bar
ley. with fair prices for them. In the grain
belt Of eastern Washington, a good CROP of
hops at moderate prices in western Wash
ington, an abundance of fruit at a fraction
OF the State. supplemented by gold mining
developments along the northern boundary
and the stimulus of the Klondlke discoveries
IN Alaska. have united to give the people Of
Washington cheerful prospect.