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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
WHEAT GOES TO $3.50.
MAY OPTION a.ses 20 CENTS
IN TWO DAYS
Wild Scenes Enacted ON the Chicago
Board Of Trade-Removal of Duties
by France and Italy Was the Main
Cause of Advance.
ecramble for Bread Abroad.

scramble for Bread Abroad.
Chicago special:
The most sensational rise in wheat for
many years was scored on the Chicago
Board Of Trade Thursday. May wheat
closed at $3.50 q bushel, or 20 cents over
Wednesdays close, when 10 cents was
added. Excitement was intense. July
wheat closed Mt $1.O9H after going up to
$1.O3.
A succession of sensational features, al
most unparalleled within the recollection
of veteran traders, marked the session.
Cabled reports of h~alf-starved and crazed
Inhabitants Of the provinces OF Spain and
Italy breaking through the ranks of arm
ed soldiers in a mad scramble for bread
were officially confirmed on Change. Fol-
lowing closely Upon the heels of the
French removal Of the import duty on
wheat, Italy took similar action. Bread
riots" were reported in Rome and the
provinces Of Italy. Agitation wa rife in
the German reichstag for the removal Of
the import duty by that Government, and
rumor had 1t that Russin is contemplating
the prohibition Of grain exports.
War is only partially to blame for the
tension in the wheat market. Italy's fam
inc cannot be regarded as due to the in
ternatiOnal encounter, and yet the streets
OF Rome are pictured as throngcd with
famisled people vainly crying for bread.
The same cry is echoed in the provinces
OF France. That the latter country is
very closely pressed was evident by its
taking the lead in wiping out the import
duty. In Russia the small stocks are en-
gaging the attention of the Government
with u view Of restricting exports. The
German Government is now agitating the
removal of the duty on grain. Accord
ing to dispatches received the food situa-
.tion in Spain is fraught with the greatest
of peril to the present dynasty.
While May wheat advanced in one
bound from $1.30 to S1.37 Mt the opening,
1t relapsed with equal speed to S1.31, but
rallied back to $1.35 within two hours
after the opening. just before the clos
ing hour it again scared when the high
figure of the day was reached. The clos
ing was at highest point, $1.5O. The
excitement in the wheat pit was intense.
July wheat was not behind ii the pro-
cession and made n record for the season
by selling up to the dollar mark. That
option closed Wednesday ut 9Sssc, opened
Thursday at 99Ac and was carried up to
Sl.OO& before it sank back again to 991sc.
September wheat was also on the upward
grade,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
rious victory in the Philippines" A sub
scription raised 100000 for the Spanish
yyor fund
Flars Increasinp in Price.

The War Department is unable to get
flags enough for its use. There are only
two factories in the country, and al
though they are working day and night,
and with largely augmented forces of
men, they are getting behind in their or
ders. AS the result of the demand prices
have one up. 1t is calculated that since
the blowing up of the Maine, with the
consequent outburst of popular feeling, at
least 1O,OOO,OOO flags have been sold.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Thanks of a Nation.
Fear Water va. Poison.d.

1t is reported from the camp at Tampa
that an attempt was made to poison the
water in the we'll from which the soldiers
draw their supply. A number of the
troops who drank the water were taken
sick, and it is the general belief that the
water was poisoned by a Spanish SPY.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
PRIZES CAPTURED.
List of Spanish Vessels Taken Into
Custody by the American Fleet.

Prize. Cantor,
fFrch. Str. Lafayette. Gunboat Annapolis.
Schooner Orientc .... .Gunboat Helena.
Schooner Antonio 800. dispatch Boat Uncas
Schr. Antonio Y. Paco .Gunboat Castine.
Schr. Antonio Sanvez .Gunboat Uncas.
Steamer A%rgonauta ..Cruiser Nashville.
Schooner LOllO =. 80. .Disp. Boat Dolphin.
Sloop Engracia =. -. .Gunboat Newport.
Sink. DO S~eptembre.. .GunbOat Helena.
Str. Guido ...........M Monitor Terror.
Str. Ambrosia Bolivar Monitor Terror.
Sloop Paquette ...... .Gunboat Newport.
Schooner Pireneo .... Jumbo Newport.
Str. Panama .........L. III. Ten Mangrove
Schooner Antonio ..... Torpedo Boat Porter
Schooner Candida ..Gunboat Wilmington.
Schr. Tres Harmanas. Porter and Terror.
sStr. Saturnina. REV. Cut. Winona.
Str. Catalina 100000. Cruiser Detroit.
Str. Miguel lover 500. .Gunl,oat Helena.
Schooner Mathilde 80. Torpedo Boat Porter.
Fishing schooner SO. .Torp. Boat Ericsson.
Str. Pedro :........ Cruiser New York.
Str. Buena Ventura. Cruiser Nashville.
fAttempted to run blockade. Released
later. "Rc!cased.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13

Notwithstanding the fact that every
body for several days had been in mo-
mentary expectation Of cable advices
from Commodore Dewey. Washington
was thrown into the widest excitement
early Saturday morning by the
receipt of news announcing the ar
rival of the McCulloch Mt Hong
Kong with dispatches for the govern
mcnt from Commodore Dewey. The
publication of newspaper dispatches tell
ing of terrible mortality among the Span
ish and the escape of the American
forces. men and ships, from serious in
jury added to the excitement and to the
intense satisfaction with which the long
expected news was received.
The State Department had the honor of
receiving the first news. 1t came in
the shape of Il cablegram of three words
from United States Consul Wildman IL,
HOng-kOng, and was as follows:
"Hong-Kong. McCulloch. Wildman.r
That is the usual form in which navn,
~ iSlVplttu ny CdNuc. LIE
naval officials were promptly notified and
awaited with intense interest the dis
patch which soon came from Commodore
Dewey.
In brief. Commodore Dewey states that
he silcncel the batteries at Manila COM
pletcly, that he cut the cable himself, and
that he has the bay and everything else
completely at his mercy. He has, how
ever, been unable to take possession of
the town of Manila for lack of men.
Dewcy's report further says that he de-
stroyed eleven ships. that none of his
men was killed, and few injured, and
that the American fieet was not injured
at all.
Dewey's Dispatches.
Secretary Long gav odt the following
to the newspaper correspondents as
Dewcy's dispatch:
Manila, May 1.-The squadron arrived
at Manila at ~daybreak this morning.
Immediately engaged the enemy and de-
stIoyed the following Spanish war yes
Isle de Cuba. General Lezo. the Duero,
CorreO. Velasco, Mindanao, one trans
port and the water battery at Cavite.
The squadron Is uninjured and only a
few men were slightly wounded. The
only means Of telegraphing is to the
American consul at Hong-Kong. i shall
communicate with him. DEWEY.
Cavite. May Al have taken posses
sion OF the naval station at Cavite on
the Philippine Islands. Have destroyed
the Notifications at the bay entrance,
parolling the garrison. control the
bay completely and can take the city at
any time. The squadron is in excellent
health and spirits. Spanish loss Is not
fully known, but is very heavy; $50 were
killed, including the captain Of the Reina
Christina. l am assisting In protect
ing Spanish sick and wounded. Two
hundred and fifty sick and wounded are
In hospital within our lines. Much ex-
element Mt Manila. Will protect for
eign residents. DEWEY.
hanks of a Nation.
BY direction Of the President Secretary
Long, on receipt Of Dewey's report of
his achievement, sent the following cable
dispatch to the gallant Commodore;
Dewey, Manila: The President. in
the name Of the American people, thanks
you and your officers and men for your
splendid achievement and overwhelming
victory. In recognition he has appointed
yon acting admiral, and will recommend
n vote of thanks to you by Congress.
"LONC0
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Resorts to Priyafeerin1.

The Spanish Government is advised to
arm all the available shipping and attack
American merchantmen. This means
privateerins, which Spain has reserved
for her last resource in this war.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Big Jump in Liverpool.

Liverpool's advance Thursday was over
> cents a bushel. London also gave an
additional upward screw to the market.
One OF the biggest surprises was the in
formation that Minneapolis had received
inquiries for wheat from Hong-Kong.
Heretofore Hong-Kong has never been
compelled to come further than San Fran
cisco. The Pacific coast is in the ~tilroes
of a wheat famine on account of the fail
ure OF the crop there. San Francisco
ndvices say that all the wheat in that Sec
ton of the country must be held for home
consumption and zone can be sold for ex-
port.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
SMALLPOX in camp.

There was a wholesale vaccination Mt
the camp of the regulars at Mobile. All
submitted to the Jenner operation, from
Gen. Coppinger down. This ~precaution
was taken because Of one case of small
pox developing among the Montgomery
troops at the volunteer encampment.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Hawaii Is to .wait.

1t is understood the Hawaiian minister
has been advised that this country won't
change its policy toward the Hawaiian
islands pending congressional action on
annexation.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
CUBAN WAR NEWS Is ExpENs1v:
Collected by Newspaper Dispatch Boats
and Cabled from Key Xcst.

People who read Cuban wal news have
little idea of what it is costing to collect
that news. All of the news that comes
from the blockading ships is sent in dis
patch boats chartered by newspapers on
press associations. Ecy Nest is the near.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
PORTO RICO IN STATE OF PANIC.
Famine Has Made the People Angry
and Cnruly.

A dispatch from Porto Rico says the
island is in Il panic. Riots have been 60
ing OIL and famine is making the natives
wild. The cable from Madrid gave San
Juan de Porto Rico news of the battle of
Manila. The quality of the Spanish re-
port may be Judged from the fact that
Porto Rico named a day of public
thanksgiving for Admiral Monteio's glo.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Time All over the World.

Below is given a corrected table Of com.
parative time all over the world. When
it is Sunday noon in Chicago it is in
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Head Rack Coward snair.

Port Said advices say that the Spanish
steamer Leo XIII., with troops for Ma
Mia, has sailed for Barcelona.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13

the packing houses ut the Chicago stock
yards running night and day to keep
up with the demand. The whole amount
of bacon required by this big order was
the death OF 1900 hogs.
An army ration is prescribed by the
regulations, and consists of a certain
quantity OF the articles named. In re-
ducing the order for rations Mai. Smith,
in charge Of the quartermaster's depart
menti in Chicago, gives the following list
and the prices being paid:
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-13
Relative Rank of the Officers,

Army. Navy.
General. or c0mman Admiral,
aer-in-chief. Vice admirai.
lieutenant general. Rear admiral.
MAJOR general. Commodore.
Brlgadier general. Captain.
Colonel. Comm, nder
Lieutenant colonel. Lieutenant comman.
Major. der.
~ Lieutenant.
Captain. Master.
FIRST lieutenant. Ensign.
Second lieutenant.
Divisions of the ARMY.
Sound subdivision Of a company. com.
mnnded by sergeant or corporal. '-
by a lieutenant.
c~om,pany-Not more than 100 men. COM
Battalior-Foul companies. commara.a "A,
by a major. ~
ResimsntIrhre salons. commanded
Brigade-TN n,-cent. o,,,
handed by r
Division
eli by a ms |
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
TELEeR4PEIc BRIEFS.

Commodore John A. Howell started
FOR GeaCa yesterday, on the North Ger
man lloZG steamer vera, 10 assume
command Of the American squadron Of
Wcrsnigs % the European station
Charies u. SEortridse editor and pro-
pr- ear - The san Jose Merculy. and
loc -.vo years publisher IF the San
Francisco CAT. is row dangerously i'll,
and b. phr5icians fear ne cannot sur
viVt mors -aen = hours.
AITs. Ehza kohier, WIDOW of the late
Charles <oh'er. Of the well known
iicuor lrm of Kohlar. Probing & CO.
san s'ratncisco. fied q petition in insol-
venry yesterday. The Liabilities ag-
eresate ss5,l7a, and the assets sas0,755.
Frank 4. Leach. auaeriatendent Of
The mi-t At San Francis-o, has been
elected - the Oakland ioarc 81 trade
IS thciI delegate 10 the monetary con-
ference, 20 be he'd in 1naianEoo.is on
Jcn. p. Mr. Leach is row in Washing
tc-4.
The house committee on public lands
has made q favorable report on the bill
to abolish the distinction between Of
fered and un0nered land, in passing
upon subsistins- F5a-s nlption claims IN
der the homestead laws.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

POLICE ETQIN(S.
oS%S<>c~ooS~S<SS~

Five boys were arrested yesterday
morning by Watchman Daniels, of the
Oregon Short Line. on a charge of petid
larceny. It was alleged that they had
been stealing coal. and were arraigned
in police court. The boys gave the
names of Frank Fitzpatrick. aged Il
years; August Hofer, aged y; Albert
Eofer, aged II; Oswald Christensen.
aged II; Ulrick Elgin, aged 10. When
taken before Judge Timmony, they
pleaded guilty to the charge. and were
discharged with a lecture which
brought forth their promises not to re-
peat the offense.
@ 8 8
Fred Turner was arrested yesterday
on a charge of carrying concealed
weapon. He was taken before Judge
Timmony and was discharged.
@ g g
A sporting woman was taken TO the
station yesterday evening on complaint
of man. who claimed that she had
stolen 50 OF his money. An investiga-
tiCn OF the case was made. and it was
found that enough evidence was not
had to warrant her further detention,
and she was dismissed.
g g =
1t was reported yesterday that an ac-
cident occurred TO a party of boys who
"SiS OOo9t-is " d mn III nc III 1ii
eastern part of the city. The report
had = that a boy named Taylor had
been injured by running into a wagon
with sleigh on which he and some
others were coasting. The report could
not be verified.
8 g 8
2 s. Winters, the man who was ar
rested a few days ago on the charge
of robbing Thomas Buzzo. was in pO-
lice court yesterday, and had his case
further continued
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
California Jockey Club.

San Francisco, Jan. 15.-Results at
Oakland. Weather stormy, track slop-
Ply. hard underneath:
First race. five and one-half furlongs
Colonial Dame won, EimOre second,
Elidad third. Time-1:10.
Second race. six furlOngs-Good
Friend won, Sorrow second, Catawaba
third. Time-1:16.
Third race, one mile-May W won,
Buck Massie second, Double Quick
third. Time-1:42
Fourth race, mile and a sixteenth
Satsuma won, Colonel Wheeler second,
Garland Barr third. Time-1:4SA
Fifth race. seven furlOngs-Caspar
won. Colonel Dan second, Rubison
third. Time-1:29.
Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth-Os-
ric Won. Song and Dance second, Yam
kee Doodle third Tirne-1:51.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.
Movements of the Precious Metals
As Well As Merchandise.

Movements of the Precious Metals
As Well As Merchandise.
Washington, Jan l5.-The monthly
statement Of exports and imports is
sued by the bureau of statistics, shows
that the exports CT domestic merchan-
disc for December last amounted to
S125. 191. 7t8, an increase as compared
with December 1886, of over $1,000, 0O0
Tor the L months the increase was
over S93 ,009. Tho imports of ,ner-
chandise during December last amount
ed TO S51.5lt.153, OF which $2A184.5 $50 was
free Of duty. This is falling of in
the dutiable merchandise OF over S.
500 GEO. For the l. months the increase
was about S54, 100000.
The gold exports Tor December last
amounted 10 S573.53S. and the imports
g, l10.0l2. For the y months there was
u decrease III the exports of S23. 873. 0S7
and o decrease in the imports OF S7S,-
6S1, IS.
The exports of silver during the last
month aggregated S5.s0O,271, and the
imports 81, 0S5,352.
The years figures show a decrease
in the silver exports OF 81, I'll .OS2. or
1851, S27 in the imports.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
STORM CENTER.

New Bedford continues TO be the
storm center. The indications tonight
are that all the cotton mills in that
city viii be silent for some time TO
come, the employees having decided
almost unanimously not to so TO work
under the lower ware schedule
The efforts Of the board OF arbitra-
ton to bring about a compromise have
failed, and there is little chance for
the city councils effort to have the re-
duction postponed to succeed. The
New Bedford mill hands Will be sup
ported BIZ other centers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
STILL UNDISCOVERED.
Secret Service Fails to Locate Maker
of Dangerous Counterfeits.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Consignments
Of s1O0 silver certificates are being re-
ceived daily at the treasury depart
ment, brt so far the number of new
counterfeits is surprisingly small. Up
to this time only Is have been reported
from all sources. One Of the new coun-
terfeits received from Cincinnati has a
new feature in The numbering, which
begins with 1923. All the others begin
with 346. The secret service is making
every effort to locate the maker of the
note, but so far with little success. Mr.
Crane, of the firm of Crane & Co.,
which makes the distinctive paper upon
which ali government notes are print
ed, was at the department today, and
made a careful examination of the new
counterfeit, with n view, if possible, of
identifying the maker of the paper.
He. however, deciinsd to express an
opinion On this point.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Philadelphia. Jan. 15.-The 20-mile
paced race between Edouard Taylore.
The French IniddIe-distance champion,
and J. Frank Starbuck of this city, at
Saenger hall tonight was spoiled by
All unfortunate accident to Taylore. The
accident occurred on the sixth mile,
Taylore at that time having gained a
lead of a lap. which, at Saenger hall, is
Cne-tenth OF a mile. On the next lap the
tandem team took him q terrific clip
around the tureen-shaped course. AS
the foreigner turned into the home
stretch. the spill took place. Taylore's
wheel dashed up the incline toward the
outside OF the track, and the machine
and rider brought up against q post.
the wheel being smashed completely,
and Taylore rebounding and falling on
the track. He managed to get out of
the road just as Starbuck and his pac-
ers came tearing around the turn, or
otherwise more men might have been
hurt.
Taylore was not seriously injured: His
right shoulder was thrown out of place
and his left knee was wrenched. While
the race lasted, Taylore impressed the
5000 spectators with his ability, many
comparing him with Jimmy Michael.
sTARBUCK'S RIDING.
Starbuck. too rode in splendid form,
as his time of 10:2S1s for five miles
shows
Taylore got the lead at the start, and
for the first mile it was a regular pro-
cession. Then the foreigner began to
draw away. At the end of the second
mile Tayiore was almost a lap to the
gcod, and when the mishap occurred,
he was over a lap ahead. After that
StSrbuck reeled off mile after mile at
a steady clip, merely covering the 20
miles necessary to secure first money.
The one-mile international pursuit
race was won by Lamberjack and
Gpugoitz. Time-2:O3A.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
MERRY, THE MURDERER.
Charge That Another Chicago Wom-
an Died at His Hands

Chicago, Jan 15.-Another charge of
murder may be placed against Chris
Merry, the Deddler who is on trial for
beating and kicking his wife to death.
A woman. DUcene Johnson, who was
the only witness to the murder of her
roommate, Mary Muller, at Is Green
street, . year ago. and who was held
by the police for several days, told the
police TO-DAY that she was certain
Merry was the murderer. She relter-
ated her statement at the county jail
when brought face to face with Merry.
The Muller woman was stabbed to
death by a man whose identity has
been a mystery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
- e g EaL.owERs.

the riotins woula BE resumed tonight
and ali day TOMORROW -.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
NO AMERIoAE NEED APPLY.

Action Of the Canadian Legislature
Anent Subsidized Railroads.
Toronto, Jan. 15.-The Ontario legis-
iature adjourned last night and in its
closing hours passed = bill providing
that no persons shall ne employed in
the Construction OF subsidized railways
ia Ontario who are subjects TO any
country which has an alien labor law
Which practically excludes all Canadl-
ans from employment on public or
other WOrlzs therein.
This means that Americans need not
expect employment on Canadian rail-
ways The legislature also passed the
timber regulations, which require al
saw logs cut il Ontario hereafter 10 be
made into lumber in Canada.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
TWO cHA5IPIoN SHOTS.
Gilbert Defeated Elliott In a Bird
Match at New York.

New York. Jan. 15.-Fred Gilbert, of
Spirit Lake, Ia, defeated ]. A. r.
Elliott, the wing shot from Kansas
City, in a 100 bird match at 80 yards,
for the Dupont championship trophy
and 800 a side today at Dexter Park,
L. l., by a score of 90 to 81. The match
was shot in a drizzling rain that did
not deter 200 enthusiastic spOrtsmen
from wading more than half a mile in
yellow mud to see the contest Elliott
was a slight favOrite before the start
but after the first % pigeons had left
the traps. every Indication pointed 10
a victory for Gilbert
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
BAD CONFIDENCE GANG.

More Arrests of Americans In
Mexico Impending.
City of Mexico, Jan. 15.-John Eads,
accused of completely in the swindling
operations in which r'rancke of Chicago
was victimized TO the amount of $780,
OOc, was arrested today at Tlantltopal-
pam. state of Vera Cruz, and four de-
tectives have gone to bring him 20 this
city.
Other arrests are impending. The
case has created a great sensation, and
the United States officials here sup
port the government in breaking up
the gang Of bold American confidence
operators, the whole extent of whose
operations viii not be known until the
case comes to trial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

New York, Jan l5-Mrs. John Jacob
Astor and Mrs. Ogden Mills are said
to be the hostesses OF the most eXclu-
sive set in these days of exclusiveness.
There viii be a literary and artistic
organization, to be known as the Tues
day Evening club. Each Tuesday even
ing one of the members viii play
hostess to the gathering, when some
topic of intellectual import will be dis
cussed by eminent speakers provided
for the purpose.
The Tuesday Evening club has long
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
STARBUCK'S RIDING
KNOCKED ALL AROUND.
Australian Billy Smith Easily Bested
By Bonner.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-Jack Benner. of
Philadelphia and Australian Billy
Smith met for six rounds in the gym
nasium of the Chicago Athletic club
tonight. George Siler, who acted as
referee, gave the fight to Bonner in the
third round. Bonner had the best of
it throughout. knocking Smith down
twice in the first round, once in the
second and three times in the third
Jimmy Murphy, of Chicago. met
George Kerwin, the club champion, for
six rounds. The decision was given to
Kerwin in the fifth, he having knocked
Murphy down repeatedly.