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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
Rr.astreet,s weekIv Review

NEW YORK Dec 17-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say: A sensible quieting of de-
mand in wholesale lines is reported as the
holiday season and the annual stock-taking
period approach. Chief among the favora-
BILE features of the week has been enlarged
inquiry at higher prices for steel in various
forms, accompanied by advances in the
prices of sorts most affected A CORE
spondingly heavy business has developed in
pig iron and prices show but slight shad-
irg in face of the current immense produce
ton The wheat market has been less fe-
verish and prices are practically unchanged
from week ago, while corn, oats and sugar
are additions to the list of products show
ing advances The unsatisfactory outlook
for cotton goods is reflected in reductions in
b,eached goods to the lowest point ever
reached while cotton yarns show weakness.
Anthracite coal is weak although produce
ton has been curtailed and talk of further
restrictions is heard. With these excep-
tons the price situation is one of quite eX-
ceptional steadiness.
At the East trade in wholesale lines is
quiet but retail trade has beeh stimulated
sufficiently to allow of a fair record of bust
ness in seasonable lines. Manufacturers Of
wooden cloths are running on small mar
gins and look to change in heavy weight
goods to improve the situation. The trade
situation West and Northwest is one of I'M
impaired strength, although milder weather
checks distribution of winter wear goods
Notable among favorable features is the
improved inquiry at higher prices for sew
eral kinds of steel, especially billets ana
wire and nails.
The approach of the holiday season has
induced freer realizing on cotton by plant
ers and others at the South, and increased
activity is noticeable in retail lines and
among iobbers in seasOnable goods. Collec-
lions are slightly better in cOnSC Quence, al
though the low price of the staple is dis
couraging feature. Aside from. price de-
pi ession in its chief products. the Southern
business situation presents man, encourag
ing features notable among these being the
Louisiana sugar and rice and leaf to-
bacco. Export trade on the Pacific IS very
heavy and shipments of wheat, cotton and
lumber are of large volume. Preparations
for an immense Alaskan Quitting demand
are being actively pushed, while seasonable
trade holds it's own.
Wheat exports show a heavy falling Off
from recently preceding weeks, aggregating
as they do Cfiour as wheaD 4.6O4 1893 bu frons
| both coasts of the United States and st.
Johns n. B., against $3.50, 1853 bu last week.
4 222 ia bu in this week a year ago 2,45S.323
in 1895, $50 292 bu in 1884, and 3,2l7 $50 bu In
| 1898 Corn exports are over 100000 bu
| larger than last week, aggregating 4,l29,SIS
| bu. against 2S14, $50 bu in this week year
ago 2057 $50 bu in 1895, 6oS,OO0 bu In 1924, and
/ $50 goo bu in 1893.
| Business failures show a rather smaller
| than usual ante-holiday total. aggregatins
| 2S3 against 2s2 last week. 1853 In the
/ week a year ago $50 in 1895, 800 i'm 1894 and
353 in 1898, Canadian failures this week
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

and scent pieces. 1t is not stated what
the objection is to the present designs.
The Journal does not know of any to the
1-cent pieces and so far as the 5-cent
piece is concerned, or as it is commonly
called, the nickel, it is one of the best APP
pearing coins we have, handy, popular,
convenient and easily distinguishable-in
short. model little coin. 1t is sometimes
objected that 1t is liable to be mistaken
in a dim light for the silver quarter, but
its smooth edge makes it easily distin-
guishable from the silver coin, which has
a milled edge. Government coins should be
changed as rarely as possible, and never
except for good reasons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
ECKELS'S CRITICISMS.
The Presidents Retfcence on Certain
Questions Was Wise, Not Weak.

Philadelphia Telegraph. =
Mr.. Eckels, it must be remembered is
Democrat and in his comments on the Pres
ident's message he speaks as Democrat
his crl ticisms being Of a narrow and partl-
san character He says in a rather patron
izing way that the Presidents recommends
tionS are good enough as far as they CO.
it to be inferred that the President mas
sound opinions, but lacks the courage OF
the same. The message virtually admits
that certain things ought to be done, put
fails in urging upon Congress that THESE
things must be DONE Mi. E,ckels knows
authority in the case he refers TO. II II
rested with the administration to say what
his apprehension that is what his words
amount tonight be Justified put ne
knows and we all know, that Congress
alone has authority IN the premises, ana ana
Congress alone can be hold to account He
knows further that very little, IL anything,
in the way of currency reform can pc eX3
the Presidents suggestions cover all the
points. that are likely to meet with FAVOR
able attention Mr. Eckels declares ares Ina, tna5
tenders constitute q debt, which ought 10
be paid or rather funded. in long-term
god bond at low interest.
If the President entertainS views similar
to those expressed by Mr. EckelS he was
wise in refraining from expressing the same
in his message. These views are right
enough. and are held by all well-infOrmed
financiers who have made public their opln-
ions on this subject. 1t is reasonably GER
tain however, that Congress would not en-
tertain for an instant suggestions for prac-
teal legislation embodying these ideas.
The President had the good sense not to
ask Congress for what he knew would not
be granted; if he had asked for the author
ization of a loan of $3.50, go to refund the
national cul rency obligations, his message,
so far as this request was concerned, would
have been simply laid upon the table with
out producing any practical effect As 1t
is the Presidents advice is receiving heed
a,aH thnrn &c a a IL
bility that his requests may bring about
some practical results.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
WORKING IN DARKNESS
CANDLES AND OIL SCARCE IN THE
kLONDIKE DIGGINGS.
Miners Losing Much Gold Because
They Cannot See to Work Their
Claims-The Food Supply.

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. IA letter to
the Associated Pres frem Ska g. ay, Alaska,
dated Dec. IL, gives additional news from
Alaska brought by Joe Kastner and Joe
Mclaughlin, of Helena, Mont, who left
Dawson Nov. 3. When they left Dawson
they were accompanied by Pat Holland of
Butte, and William King, of Los Angeles,
Cal Each man had a sled and an outfit of
about l40 pounds which included provisions
and blankets After travelling 40 miles up
the river, Kastner and Mclaughlin ADAM
doned their sleds, and, with one hundred
pounds each on their backs continued their
journey, leaving Holland and King behind,
as the latter had determined to stick to
their sleds. George Puth. of Flathead,
Mont, was overtaken at Fort Pelly, with
his feet badly frozen, but he was being
cared for.
Major Walsh will have to remain in his
present quarters until the river is frozen
sufficiently TO permit him to continue his
journey. Although the river was not frozen
all the way up, Kastner believes that it vii
be solid, as the river was full of anchor
ice. Between Fort Pelly and Dawson Kast-
ner saw six boats, containing five men each,
floating down the river with the ice. Their
position was dangerous in the extreme, and
it was impossible to render them any as
sistance Provisions at Dawson were to be
had only from the recent arrivals who had
some to spare. The privilege price was 81
per pound for everything purchaSable,
from sack of flour to a pick or a frying
pan.
will there be any starvation in Dawson
this winter" Mr.. kastner was asked.
THAT is a bard question" he said. IF
the people are put on short rations, there
will, in my opinion, be enough food to tide
over the winter or until supplies can ar
rive and there will be no actual suffering
from want of food
Mr.. KaStner went into the Klondike colln-
try to examine the old diggings with view
to reworking them. He found that the
drifts filled with water and soon trans
formed into solid beds of ice, making re-
working at present impracticable, but he
states that fully one-third of the gold is
lost by the method employed in mining In
the Klondke district. He estimates that
the amount of gold that was taken out OF
the district this winter will be between
81, 100000 and $3,000,000 Ten millions could
easily be taken out, but for the scarcity of
light. Candles and coal oil are extremely
scarce and some miners are trying to work
their claims in complete darkness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
Premium ON Gold Dollars.
Chicago Record.

Gold is supposed to be at par, but gold
count of their Scarcity. The gold dollar is
practically out of circulation. 1t is difficult
to get one at a bank. If one comes into
ploye of the bank who wants 1t as keep
sake or curio The dollar is most commonly
used as bangle to a child's ring. When
there is a call for one at jewelers. shop
the ieweler usually sends to a pawnbroker s.
because the pawnbroker- always has stock
fixed price for gold dollars, but jeweler
who had a late order for one OF them was
compelled to pay $275. There is no regular
demand at any price, however, as gold
coins are not SO frequently used for person
al ornaments as they were some twenty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

Congress has just authorized the pur-
chase of several hundred RENDERS to be
used in transportation to the Klondike, and
a steamer which arrived at New York on
Wednesday brought seventy draught dogs
from Europe which will be utilized in the
same service Thus new conditions create
new industries. 1t may be remarked, by the
way, that the thrifty peasants of Europe
have developed the useful qualities of the
dog in this direction to a much greater ex-
tent than has been done in this country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

Any person consulting the proceedings or
records. of Congress before or during the
war will find that there was no House
committee on appropriations at that time.
The duty of preparing and reporting APP
preparation bills rested with the ways and
means committee. In other words, the
committee that provided for the raising of
revenue also had control of disbursing it,,
and the two functions were made to har-
monize. This seems like good sense and
good business method In later years the
committee on appropriations was created
and the two functions were separated. The
result is frequent friction between the
committee and lack Of harmony In the
two important financial operations of the
government. AS the appropriations have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
Thomas Atkins.
Chicago Record


The name Tommy Atkins. which is
sobriquet of the British private soldier the
world over, In Hong-kong Mandalay, New
Zealand, the Soudan and the Transvaal, had
an official origin, and was originally used in
the instructions to noncGmmissioned officers,
as John Doe and Richard Roe are used IN
contract forms and other legal pape.s, for
purposes of illustration. Sample blank re-
turns were furnished 10 show sergeants and
inc ones should be made out. and Thomas
Atkins privaye. Company 3, was the tlcti-,
tious name always used. Model Individual
reports were also included in the regua
tons signed Thomas Atkins. private, Com
pany b." or Thomas Atkins, corporal.
Company c." or Thomas Atkins. y his
mark" Hence when a recruit arrived at
garrison the soldiers usually addressed him
as Thomas Atkins until they found out his
real name. Drunken soldiers reported them
selves as Thomas Atkins when they We're
taken 10 a police station until the public
took 1t up, and Tommy Atkins became an
affectionate synonym for the gallaat var
riors of her majesty's land forces.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

There seems to be nothing else that a
humane Congress can do but to a2pro-
pirate money and send vessels to bring pack
those reckless men who insisted on s,oine
to Klondike late in the season in the face
OF the warning Of men of experience 1t
has always expended money to hunt up and
bring back these persons who have started
out to discover the north pole-an altogeth-
err useless discovery If it were made. But
the government should in some way draw
a line on this sort of thing. else every reck--
less person who gets into trouble will be
demanding that Congress hep him out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

A Chicago manual training school man
says it is criminal to say that manual
training is for the sole purpose of teaching
the children to be self-suppcrting. The
gentleman is putting it very strong, indeed
but he is evidently an enthusiast and it
would not do to dispute him, or he would
get excited and say worse things. How
ever, going back dangerously near to that
criminal statement, would any one OBJ
Ject to the manual training schools if they
did make the youth self-supporting without
making him an intellectual giant? There
has been very little complaint lately in this
country over people being merely self-sup-
porting"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

THAT is the best reason why the bill
should not be called up" is said to have
been the remark of Speaker Reed to a
member who gave as reason for taking up
and passing bill under suspension of the
rules that the Senate had passed it unani-
mously without discussion. The remark
may not have been courteous. but when
it Is recalled that the Senate passed fifty
or sixty special pension bills one day with
out any consideration it would seem that
it may have been very near the truth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
rhe Mnn Mhn Cnrves.
Frank Stockton, in New York Indepe

Frank Stockton, in New York independent
The only suitable punishment for the man
who talks while he carVes is to marry him
to the woman who, having a grievance, is
too Indignantly proud to state it. and con-
tents herself with tossing her head and de-
c,aring: No. | will not tell you what it
is You know what it is just as well as |
do" This woman has brought misery and
discord into many worthy family, and has
given pain to the heart of many a we'll
intentioned friend. If she and the verbose
carver could be sent together to some sort
on an ante morton hades. brief residence
i'm their company would be punishment
enough for most amateur sinners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The dispatch describing the murder of
Actor Terrss says that but for the police
the crowd would probably have lynched the
murderer. Iynching in London would be
a sensation indeed, but it is one that is not
liable to occur. But for the police is
one preventive. and but for the courts
another. Lynchings do not occur where
the law is promptly and fearlessly en-
forced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The Southern claims for war damages
which have been before Congress for years
are on hand this year. One of these claims
is that of the book agents of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South for s2sS,OO0 for the
conhscation of building, presses and type
The Court of Claims decided against the
claim years ago, but the committees of the
last Congress reported bills in favor of pay
ment. Another bill provides for the pay
ment by the War Department of all claims
for the use and occupation of colleges,
school and church buildings during the
war. II is asserted that all these claims
arc owned and pushed by others than the
owners OF the property. In other words,
the claims have been secured for nominal
consideration and are pushed by specula-
tors and lobbyists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The bill to naturalize Americanized Chi
nese that is, those who have lived i'm this
country ten years adopted European dress,
and who do not intend to return to their
native country. is worthy of consideration.
The pledge of u purpose to reside perma-
nently in this country should be required
Of all persons who apply for naturalization.
Many persons are naturalized simply to
escape the duties of citizenship under the
governments of countries in which they pro-
Nose IN live
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

steadily increased from year to year since
the control of appropriations was taken
away from the ways and means committee.
the propriety of restoring the old order of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

With two members Of the Cabinet, the
secretary of the treasury and the secre-
tary of war. at the Capitol on the same
day comforting with members of Congress
relative to proposed legislation, it looks as
If the administration and the Republicans
in Congress were standing close together.
pI,tfe is n G II should he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

MILWAUKEE Wis. Dec. 17.-Grain
rates to the East took an astonishing drop
to-day. Fifteen cents on l00 pounds OF
grain and -four in car lots from Milwaukee
to New York, 10 cents to Philadelphia and
II cents to Baltimore are the new figures.
Shippers to-day are getting as low rate
as though the lakes were open, whereas
navigation has practically ceased. No one
can recolect a time when all railroads to
the East have been low at this time OF
the year as they are at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

If the report to the effect that the British
government has an understanding with the
deposed Queen to restore monarchy in Ha-
wall should be confirmed, the treaty would
be ratified by the Senate by more than
two-thirds vote
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

There is reason to believe that the silver
and Populist senator's voted for the con-
firmation of Controller Eckels's successor
with a great deal of emphasis. All the
same, Mr.. Eckels's successor will do well
if he makes as good record as the retir-
ing controller has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

Nothing could exceed the enthusiasm with
which Emperor William toasted his brother.
Prince Henry, on the eve of his departure
for Chinese waters. except the enthusiasm
with which the prince toasted his brother.
the Emperor. They threw great chunks of
divine right at each other.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The question of Independent political ac-
ton will come up again in the convention
of the Federation of Labor. Delegates from
the East and President Gompers are OPP
posed, but many of those from the West
particularly those having tendency to-
ward socialism, are in favor of forming an
indenendent PARTY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

If it is true that the Sugar Trust is hold
ing back sugar to enhance the price 1t may
, be necessary to punish these greedy people
by letting in German sugar without adding
the export bounty paid by Germany to the
duty exacted by our tariff. The people
must be nrotected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

Mr.. Charles G.. Dawes, Of Illinois, who
has been appointed controller of the cur
rency, may congratulate himself on being
in the line of advancement. Nearly every
incumbent of the Office has left it for a
better position, either in the government
service or in business. Beginning with the
first, Hugh McCulloch stepped from that
position TO the secretaryship of the treas
ury. His successor, Freeman Clarke was
controller two years and then elected to
Congress-a promotion or not as one looks
at it, John J. Knox resigned in 1884 to ac-
cept the presidency of one of the leading
national banks in New York. His sue
cessor, H. w. Cannon, became vice presi-
dent of the National Bank of the Republic,
in New York. William L. Trenholm re-
turned to the banking business in Charles
ton, S. c., ard now Mr.. Eckels, an obscure
Illinois lawyer when he was appointed, be-
comes president of a great bank in Chi
cago. The new controller is a lawyer, and
has the reputation of being a strong, clear
headed man. He has written some sound
papers on finance. but has never before
held an executive office. His friends pre-
dict that he will make good controller.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
The Dreamer.

He talks of the house he'd like to own,
A spacious pile of costly stone,
With park and drive and greenery;
Then he HES him to his cold hall room,
Whence he'll emerge in the morning gloom
To breakfast at a beanery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

1t will strike many people who know the
characteristics of the first week of Septem-
Der in the corn belt that it is too early for
the National Encampment of the Grand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
IJnI,aDDy Man.

The Sweet Young Thing-Have you any
idea what you will get in your Christmas
stocking, Mr.. Crouch?
Old Grouch--Dunno. rheumatism,
reckon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The would-be murderer who failed in his
appointed errand of assassnating General
Weyler was probably deferred by fellow
feeling when he came into the presence of
the greater butcher
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
BANK CLEARINGs.
Large Increase at New York, Indian
apolfs and other Cities.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE following ta-
ble compiled by Bradstreet shows the bank
clearings at eighty-seven cities for the week
ended Dec. 16 with the percentage OF in
crease and decrease. as compared with the
corresponding week last wear:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The Fond Father-And are these toys alb
solutely indestructible?
The Honest Salesman-Yes, sir. They are
warranted for six months.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

Kansas City Star.
The Bible story Of the fall has been often
quoted TO the discredit of Ewes sex. but
the Rev. NJ. Guy Pearse says the devil did
not give the apple to the man, but TO the
woman, because he knew that the man
would eat il all himself. but that the wom-
an would go halves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

number forty-three against twenty-three
last week, thirty-nsne IN the week a year
ago. and forty-two in the year 1895.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

The indications are that Zanoli, the in
surance swindler, would have amassed a
fortune had he not run out of relatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18
Canadians May RetaIiate.

VICTORIA, &. c., Dec. 17.-Private adj
vices received here from Ottawa state that
the Dominion government is now consider
ing the advisability of Withdrawing the
customs house at Tagish lake, thus closing
all Klondike routes from Lynn canal, in
consequence of the obnoxious customs regu-
lations between Skaguay and the summit Of
the White pass.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-18

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The person who has never read the anon
ymous communications that come to news
paper offices and are not published does not
know the full meaning of the term mystic
crnol