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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10

Every side Of the Cuban question Is be-
ing considered by President Mckinley
now, and a course of action Is likely to DO
ance and gravity of the issues involved
and possible consequences of mistake
are so great that the President and his
advisers are moving with the utmost
caution, as any judicious citizen would
do II such grave responsibilities were
placed upon his individual shoulders.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
A Currency Com mission Urged.

A currency commission which shall
frame plan for the general revision Of
the currency system of the United States
seems likely to be the next step of the new
administration, after the passage Of the
tariff bill, which will probably take place
before the end of the month. 1t Is un-
derstood in Washington that the Presi-
dent WILL as soon as the tariff bill passes
the Senate, send a special message to Con-
gress urging the creation of commission
which shall devise plan for the general
revision of the currency system of the
country in time for consideration by Con-
gress when 1t meets in it's regular session
FIVE months hence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Export Bounty on Farm Products


The proposition for bounty on staple
agricultural exports is not new subject.
1t is departure from the protective pol
icy. 1t has been considered for some
years by the farmers, especially by the
members of the National Grange, where
1t has been fully discussed but not yet
indorsed by majority of that body. Some
of the propositions seem to be favorable,
but 1t Is doubtful whether the giving of
bounty on agricultural products would be
beneficial to the farmer. There might be
some temporary benefits, but II It stimu-
lated production the effect would be dis
astrous to the farmer. What troubles the
farmer row and makes low prices for his
productions is THE fact that he Is now
producing more than the market will read
lily absorb of certain commodities. So
long as he continues to do this he must
be content with low prices. If this boun-
ty should stimulate the production and
increase the surplus offered in the mar
kets of the world, 1t would have the eff
feet of decreasing the price received by
the farmer rather than increasing.it- As
/ said, it is departure from the policy
of those who believe in protection. The
protective policy advocates the encour-
agement of production in those lines
where we are now not producing enough
to supply our own people. but are depend
ent to an extent on foreign countries for
our supply. This proposition does not
have such purpose. 1t proposes simply
to donate to the farmer certain bounties
on products exported, and it is doubtful
whether it would at the most have more
than a temporary beneficial effect, with
tendency to bad reactonary results
From interview with Assistant Secretary
of Agriculture Brigham.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Dlsappointmcnt for Popocrats.

Disappointment follows disappoint-
ment among the Popocratic leaders. Not
only are they disappointed in the fact
that the Republicans have presented a
ed to quarrel among themselves upon cur
rency, or any other question, but they are
even more distressed to find their own par
ty falling to pieces on the question of pro-
III bill IL growing weaker daily, while
their arguments in behalf Of free silver
are being disproven by every weeks de-
velopments since the election.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
(continued from preceding psge.l
BUSINESS IMPROVING.
FRESH EVIDENCE FROM EVERY
PART OF THE COUNTRY.
pemocratic and Republican JournaIs
Vie with Each other In Assurances
of Returning Bnsiness Prosperity
Reports from All Directions.
History May Repeat.

Twenty years ago, in 1877, the country
was epshrouded in the gloom Of a BUSH
ness depression, consequent upon the pan
e Of 1873. There were plenty of prophets
who predicted that the times would never
cot any better, and the mass of the peo-
ME were discouraged ana about ready to
eoucede that the prophets of evil were
. right.
But in the fall of 1877 signs of improve
ment began TO appear. The general the
! orv was that more hopeful feeling was
induced by the approach of the date for
The resumption act to 60 into effect
| There was no doubt something in this
theory: nevertheless plenty of states
men" we're found who asserted that re-
sumption would be failure, and that
business would be injured rather than
helped by the attempt to resume.
But in spite of all the talk. the times
continued to improve steadily. They
rising tide assumed the proportions Of
something like boom. Some of our Min
neapcls people who carried real estate
through the period Of depression. and
nearly broke their backs doing so, will
remember that by 1880 It was salable at
advanced and advancing figures. In the
next few years the prices of realty here
and elsewhere in the country reached the
highest prices ever known before or
since
The history of this country appears to
show that panics and recoveries run In
about twenty-year periods. There was
the panic of 1873. followed by five years
Of depression; the beginning Of recovery
IN 1877; the full tide Of recovery in 1879.
followed by period Of prosperity lasting
until 1892. Then came the panic of 1893,
followed by the period of depression
which we are now experiencing. To
some there are rs yet no signs of improve
ment discernible. while to others there Is
already faint giimmer of dawn. Many
are looking forward to the passage of the
tariff bill as the starting point of new
period of prosperity. But whether from
that or some other cause or causes. il is
quite probable that history will repeat it.
self. and that in the fall of the present
year, or the beginning of 1898. we shall
witness notable Improvement, followed
by perhaps ten or a dozen years of great
prosperity.
The cycle is nearly completed. We
have experienced nearly FIVE years of de-
precision since the election of Cleveland in
1877. 1t is about time for change in
the natural order Of things.-Exchange.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Ans,cs OF Jones, Vest, and Mills.

Senators Jones, Vest and Mills didn't
know it was loaded. They began shout
ing about small advance of about o per
cent. In the vaiue Of sugar trust stocks
simultaneously with settlement of the
sugar schedule by the final action upon
1t In the Senate caucus but had evidently
forgotten that when the tariff bill was In
their own charge. IN 1904, stocks Of this
same sugar trust advanced % per cent.
In value during their manipulation Of the
bin.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Freed from the slough of Despond.

Occurring separately, the increase In
loans and the decrease in failures would
be encouraging, but coming coincidental-
ly. as they do now, they tell story at
which the country should felicitate itself
The expansion in the one shows that bust
ness is on the increase, while the con-
traction in the other proves that business
is carried on under better conditions than
prevailed recently. This is state of
things which justifies financial confidence
and cheerfulness. The country Is not yet
entirely out of its slough of business de-
spond. but 1t has advanced so far in that
direction. that its complete extrication cam
not. be long delayed.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10

q the clouds even In advance Of the
proper legislation" which the Secretary
looks for. The passage Of the pending
tarin Dill, whatever may be Its conditions,
win give the country truce on that head I;
rne promise Of the grain fields 10 most
cheering; and though the currency ques-
non awaits solution, 1t Is far less COM
phcated with the menace of free silver
than It was six months Philadelphia
Record Dem.).
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Plan to Dump Bryan.

Rotation in Office" Is popular with the
friends Of free silver as well az others.
1t Is whispered that the real cause Of the
Chicago gathering of few days SINCE
which organized what was called the dl-
yer Republican party was to set on foot
movement which should push to the
front an entirely new header for the silver
cause and dump to the bottom Of the deep
blue sea William Jennings Bryan, who
led the party 10 defect lat year.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
OUR TARIEFHISTO
NO PRESIDENT 80 PROMPT 40
M'klNLEY.

He Tariff Law wii BE on the statuts
Books Earlier than That Of Any
President Since -Facts
Which Should silence croakers
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10

The absolute unanimity of purpose IN
the Republican party and the solidity Of
it, ranks In the Senate 10 distressing it,
political enemies greatly. The party
dissensions which they had expected 70
see crop out among the Republicans have
made their appearance on their own sido
Of the chamber, however. and this sdds -
the distress Of tie handful Of gsnfiemkn
VINO assume to BE- the leaders Of tha1
party In and out of Congrssa
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10

Good Prophets In the Northwest.
In Minnesota and other States of the
Northwest the spring opens with the
promise of abundant crops, especially of
our leading staple, wheat. And in spite
of the low prices now prevailing there is
every ground. as shown elsewhere. for
believing that our farmers will realize
fairly good prices for their crops. This
will almost certainly stimulate the ac-
tivity of trade and industry in the cities.
30 that by next fall. with the aid of the
new tariff, it Is pretty safe to anticipate
a restorat ton Of wholesome business con-
ditions. Minnesota. therefore, 10 in full
sympathy with the cheerful prognosti-
cations of Mr.. Gage.-St. Paul Pioneer
Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
From High Authoritx

The statement of failures in MAY by
branches of business gives much encour-
agement. In amount Of defaulted iabili-
tes the month was the smallest since
September. 1895, in manufacturing liza
bilites the smallest since November, 1895,
and in trading liabilities the smallest
since September excepting the last
month 1894. Failures of general stores
have not been as small in any month as
IN May. 1897: in only two months out Of
thirty-six have there been smaller failures
In books and hats: only FIVE in groceries:
and not one trading class in that month
mas reported failures larger than the
half during preceding months. though in
mrniture failures are rather numerous.
In clothing manufacture the month was
ne smallest except four out of thirty-six,
except i've In chemicals, six in wooden
foods, seven in machinery, lumber and
Miscellaneous manufactures, and exceed
60 the average only in iron and cotton
goods and earthenware, owing to a few
failures of exceptional size. Nobody can
mistake the meaning Of such returns.
The statement that. except for the tenn
porary depression in prices, the volume Of
business transacted Is now larger than
was in 1S92-the year of greatest pros
perlty-has been questioned by some. But
a comparison of prices this week In the
leading branches Of manufacture not
only confirms that view, but shows a
remarkable similarity to the course Of
prices in the earlier months Of 1870. when
The most wonderful advance in production
and prices ever known in this or any
other country was close at hand.-Dun's
Review.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Rift. in the Clouds.

Secretary Gage, who recently talked
with the members of the Commercial
Clubs in session at Cincinnati, all Of
whom were Representatives Of the great
business interests Of Boston, Chicago.
cincinnati and st. Louis, made the reas-
surfing statement in Washington that they
reported better business feeling than
nad been noted for some time. which they
regarded as a forerunner Of permanent
Improvement. 1t II worthy Of note that
'npy reflect the common judgment of bust
ness hrms whose transactions are 90 wide
spread that they are fairly symptomatic
=, The pulse Of general trade. Nor on a
view OF the whole field Is II unreasonable
T" tp'nk that there may be lifting MP
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Distinguished Business Men epeak.

Distinuuished Bustness Men epeak.
The New York Mail and Express last
week published interviews with three men
Prominent in business and finance just ms
tney were about to sail for Europe, with
me following result: George ]. Gould
sad; Everything is on the up grade and.
% far as can see. the signals are set
Tor clear track ahead, The improve
ment. whether 1t he in Wall street or else
where, is coming slowly, It Is true. but it Is
peter that II should move along slowly,
because it will be more lasting and salts
factory to all concerned" Andrew Car
negie said: II believe business in this
country is actually beginning to perma-
nently improve. The outlook Is excellent
ana expect to see very busy times when
! reurn." Chauncey NJ. Depew said:
what shall tell them (foreigners) of the
outlook! Well. shall tell them that 1t
s'tms to me we have crossed the Rubicon
'nat ahead Of us now are good times
'us'ness activity. general prosperity"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10
Most Encoura ~iug for Years.

Most Encoura ring for Years.
In broad way last week was one Of
the most encouraging in business circles
that this country has experienced for sew
eral years. The general outburst of con-
fidence in financial circles was reflected
in the course of the stock markets. which
were bullish from start to finish. The
reassuring utterances Of the President
and the leading members Of his cabinet
produced very favorable impression;
but beyond that II was seen that number
of encouraging factors were in evidence.
1t was perceived that the price of iron
had gone up: that railroad earnings were
increasing: that money was in ample sup
ply for all legitimate purposes; that the
gold exports had dwindled to mere moth
ing and that the prospects of speedy en-
actment of the tariff bill were daily grow
ing brighter. This induced a buoyant
tone in the prices of all.-Minneapolis
Tribune Rep).
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1897-07-10


Among those who have spoken In this
vein Is Russell Sage. veteran fnancier.
who is cautious in statement and not
prone to rush into print for the exploita-
don Of his views on current matters. 'I
think" he said. "that we are going to
have steady progress toward far better
times do not look for any boom, but
a gradual Improvement from now on. The
railroads are getting more traffic, and
they are working more harmoniously. The
settlement of the tariff question will be a
great relief to the business community.
After rhe rates of duty have been agreed
upon and bill passed we can settle down
with the assurance that We shall not be
again disturbed by tariff measures for at
least twenty-four years. The properties
in which l am interested are doing well.
Yes. think there Is every reason to be-
lieve that we have long ago passed the
turning point"
This sentiment IL widespread, and
though there may be some INSCRIPTIONS
politicians who would block tariff legisla-
ton until after the fall election in the
hope that thereby the opponents of the
Republican party would be able to gain
some political capital and advantage. It Is
possible that better counsels will prevail
and the bill will be passed sooner than
was expected.-Albany Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
THE NEWS OF THE DAY
SOUTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS IN
CONDENSED FORM.
Stockmen demonstrate Against
Senator Aliens Proposed Cattle
Trail Through the Rosebud
Indian Observation-Disclosures Items.
Rosebud Cattle Trail Opposed.

Rosebud Cattle Trail Opposed.
The proposition of Senator Allen of Ne
braska to have opened up a cattle trail five
miles wide and sixty miles long across the
Rosebud Agency il not meeting with much
favor among the stockmen in the Black
Hills ranges. As soon as the news was
received in Rapid City remonstrance was
circulated throughout the country among
the stockmen, which was signed by ninety
nine out of every hundred. Several OBJ
jections to the proposition have been raised.
First, the ranges north Of the agency are
crowded to their utmost capacity ana
by opening up trail as proposed small
cattlemen from Nebraska would be at
liberty to drive their stock to the northern
ranges in the spring and in the fall drive
their cattle home to their ranges, which
has been untouched during the summer.
Again, stockmen claim that to drive many
cattle over such a narrow trail would soon
eat up the feed, with a prospect OF a
scarcity of water, which, taking both
together, would cause a loss in weight to
the stock of more than enough to pay the
freight rates to market. There has already
been great deal of trouble with the In
dams on account of cattle straying onto
the reservation, either driven by storm
or otherwise. 1t it thought that there
would be great chance for more trouble
with cattle passing through the very
center of this reservation. The cattlemen
on the South Dakota ranges, as rule. do
not take to the plan, and will fight most
bitterly an attempt to push the PROPOSE
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
WORSE THAN SIBERIA.

Georgia Commission Reports on
Condition Of Convict Camps.
The special commission which Gov. At
kinson Of Georgia appointed last spring to
investigate the condition OF the convict
camps of Georgia has made its report. and
the publication thereof has astounded not
only the governor, but even those men,
bers Of the legislature who thought that
such an investigation was needed. 1t de-
clares that the convict camps of the state
are worse than Siberia, and its findings
show condition so horrible, revolving and
inhuman as to be almost beyond belief.
Men and women of both colors are forced
to sleep together in outhouses and women
compelled to don mems clothes and work
in the bitches with the men.
The reports descriptive of the treatment
of women are unprintable. In one camp
the commission found sixteen colored men
and white woman quartered in barn
with cows, and guano store room above
them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
WILLOPEN THE MINES
OPERATORS AND MINERS FAIL
IN AGREEMENT.
Operators Declare that II the Old
Men Will Not Accept Their Terms
New Ones Will He Imported and
Set 60 Work-Other News Items.
ELK POINT, S. D.

Miners Conference . Failure.
When the conference between the coal
operators committee and the miners
ofIicials resumed at Pittsburg Tuesday
morning the operators presented propo-
oition to submit the matter to arbitration,
and pending decision they would con-
cede ~ cents ton, making the rate 61h
Oents.
President Ratchford refused this, and
1fmly maintained his stand for 6o-cent
rata until the question could be settled by
arbitration. He suggested President Nc
Kinley and w. j. Bryan as arbitrators.
The conference broke up at noon with
out reaching an agreement, both sides re-
4using to recede from their position.
A general meeting Of operators was held
during the afternoon to hear the report Of
tho committee. At this meeting the miners
ultimatum to return to work at the 69-cent
rate pending arbitration was rejected.
The operators will now carry out the plan
adopted at the Cleveland conference and
will open their mines at once. II the old
men will not accept their terms, new ones
will be imported.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Watching Filibusters.

Unofficial information has reached the
authorities in Washington that the sus-
pected filibuster Dauntless has left Sa-
vannah, Ga, with barge in tow, and
that she is to be joined by the Alexander
Jones at q point southeast Of Hatteras,
where the two vessels are to meet the
schooner Benna F. Briggs, supposed to be
loaded with munitions OF war for the
Cuban insurgents. Which vessel will
make the trip is not known. 1t is also
stated that filibustering expedition is as
sembling near Tampa, Fla. In view Of
this information Secretary Gage tele-
graphed the collectors of customs at Sa-
vannah, Brunswick and Tampa to use
special vigilance to prevent violations Of
the neutrality laws.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
FINDS HIS PRoo,oAL SON.
Ex.Congrossmau Harris OF Ohio Secs
His boy on the stage.

Ex.Congrossmau Harris or Ohio Sees
His hoy on the stage.
A Cleveland, Ohio, dispatch says: At a
local theater lurid melodrama IL running.
One of the prominent characters b that OF
= son driven from home by quarrel with
his father. Way down in front sat VEN
cradle man, ex-Congressman Stephen r..
Harris of Bucyrus, Ohio. commonly called
"Uncle Steve" He formerly represented
the Thirteenth district in congress and is
very wealthy. The kittenish soubrette,
the low browed villain and the 'real tene-
ement fire" interested him but little, but
he followed the fortunes Of ''the prodigal
son." Finally the old man adjusted his
glasses and read on the program the name
Of the prodigsl, "Harry Denbigh, black
sheep--Gavin Harris"
Then he knew why he was 30 in
tensely interested. 1t was his own son
Gavin, who had left home ten years ago
and whom the father had not seen since.
He was playing behind the footlights the
story Of his real life. The old man decided
to finish OF the real story to ut the mimic
one. He would play the repentant father.
The actor was all unconscious Of his
fathers presence until the old gentleman
was ushered into his dressing room. After
the show nearby cafe supplied substi-
tute for the proverbial fatted calf, and
father and son were fully reconciled.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
WHEAT TAKESA DROP
QUICKLY GOES DOWN TO e5
CENTS MONDAY MORNING.
Price Forced Back to Nearly Dol.
lar When 1t Breaks Again and
Closing Figures for September Are
B Ia Cents Lower Than Saturday
Wheat Takes a Drop Monday.

Wheat Takes = Drop Monday.
Chicago, Aug. %: Cup like rocket,
down like stick, "charactcrizes the action
of the wheat market Monday morning
The first quotation for September on the
curb was sl.O214, an advance Of 8 cents
over Saturdays close, and September corn
brought 1885 cents, an advance OF 3 cents.
Liverpool opening cables showed an ad-
vance of 4A94X cents over Saturdays
close, against Chicago's Saturday advance
of cents; and corn at Liverpool was up
2-56S 1-3 cents. or considerably more
than Chicago's advance Of Saturday, and
the worlds shipments statement showed
5000, 900 of the 100000 were contributed
by the United States.
The opening on the regular board found
no higher quotation than s911 cents, or the
same figure as Saturdays close, and there
were simultaneous sales all the way down
to 9S>s cents, with quick drop to 81 cents,
and some sales even at 95]a cents, or
cents below the top price on the curb.
Enormous quantities were for sale, with
few buyers. Many holders were evidently
realizing profits. This finally carried the
price down to Csc. A recovery followed,
the bull crowd taking up the market again,
the price going to 99S cents, auctuating
between that and 9S cents.
Around II o'clock the price sagged,
going off later to 961s cents, then for long
time fluctuated within range of 8619@ 97L,
holding most of the time near the higher
figure. Half an hour before the close
September was quoted at 96I cents and
December at 961s cents.
The market remained weak to the end,
September closing at 96 cents and Deem
Der at 9SN cents. September shows net
loss of 81 cents compared with Saturdays
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