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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

country. and the trainers Of the ex-
clusion hill and It's friends were amazed
at the opposition which arose in the
cultivated and educated portions Of tho
East. other agents visited every Chi
nesc settlement In the country. explain
Ing TO the coolies that unless they
rallied around the common cause they
would all be dcported. In this way over
y per capita was raised or nearly
100000 n sum which the Six Companies
held as working capital fund to fight
nc common enemy.the American law"
Tho exclusion hill having become Il law,
the Six Companies left no stone un-
turned to defeat its intent, II that were
practicable. Mr.. Holder seems to be
shocked that finally we had the spec
tacle of the Six Companies fighting 1t
in the Supreme Court" In much the
same way they opposed the identifica-
tlOn act of 1892, and it is probably true
that, owing to their lawlcss ingenuity.
Y is very much of dead letter now.
We are quite prepared to believe that
"the six Companies are still importing
cheap labor" in spite of the exclusion
act, but as for the influence of the
Chinese In American politics, we are
not so profoundly impressed by II as
Mr. Holder appears TO be. He has
found mares nest, we are convinced.
New York Sun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
1iTITlRED A DIVIDEND.
s,,yfs KING AND SWANSEA PAY TODAY
IN. paly and Daiy-west-Tho
ned, ReIsned in the pit-Ai-
eellaneous.

..oro the Mercur Mining and
.,n',.,r comapny greets Its stockholders
.r,,h a dividend, the company poa'u
Icing met this morning ana deciareu
,he regular monthly dividend OF soo'oVo
90 cents a share. the same to be as
...hntea ON Monday, the 21st inst. The
FEBRUARY payment is No. 81 ana WIN
.wei the company's total to the SUD-
s,.rtlol sum of s95S,OOO AT this rate
,ho April dividend will foot up over u
..,m,on dollars all of which has been
Ia ont in comparatively short
s,ace of time. and from all reports tine
nine is in shape to continue the pay
,,,a,, of such dividends for an indefinite
.,a,iod This was also payday with
,,e Merour company, George Dern go
,nc ont TO the mine this morning FOR
the purpose of discharging the pleas
ant duty of paymaster.
For several days past 1t has been
currently reported that the Mercur
,ompany was considering the PROPOSE
,ior of increasing its mill capacity to
too tons daily. While this is not an
unavoidable move by any means, still
the accuracy of the report can be ques-
TONED inasmueh as 1t has not been
s,ven out direct from official sources.
Manager John Dern was out at Tooele
today. looking into a damage suit
against the company, hence he could
moi be seen with reference to the re-
mont hut from other sources 1t would
sssm that MS yet there is very little
foundation for It's circulation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
THE HooDOo REIGNED.
SLOW Trading In the Pit. but Figures Re-
main Firm.

The hoodoo was again in evidence in
The, pit of the exchange today, the
brokers' being sleepily slow in record
ihg transfers and making up a fair
Gays business. The sellers from the
nsted side We're Geyser- Marion, Mann
NON and Northern Light, all of which
500 at good figures, the former find
,ag takers at 93ls cents, the next at
s.o-'s and the latter at IA cents, This
Ihe OF stocks maintained fairly firm
PAGES throughout the call and at the
slose securities were none the worse
ior the morning meeting.
handling unlisted stocks the kinder
ssarteners did ''sa'- business in
Lhiorlde Point, the stock making n
scnoWlng at 81 cents. In this class SoI,th
sMahsea was favorite. and tipped the
saies at N.21h. hundred shares sell
,,E az this figure, while Richmond
Anac0hda grabbed at 81 cent offer
s s buckeye sold in an odd lot at one
III III hrand Central asserted its an.
s se,,y In bid of sl.2O, with no
Il ssU ~ while Dexter was wanted az
49, c alice at 50 cents and opohonpo at
IN V. ,h but neither one was recognized
i"e closing figures We're as fo,,oyrs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
LOCAL MARKETS.
Salt Lake City. Feb. 10, 1898.
FRUITS.

FRUITS.
The supply Of red apples is not equal
to the demand. Pearmains are plenti-
full and prices only fair.
APPLES-utah, Jonathan, per box,
s1.25 a $1.h0; Utah, Spitzenberg. per
box, sl.25 20 $i.50; Utah, Wine Sap, per
box, s1.25 q $3.50; Utah. Ben Davis. per
box. S1.25 10 Sl.50: Utah, r. l. Green
lngs, per box. Sl.25 % $3.50: Utah. w.
Pearmain, per box, sO.75 q so.s5; Idaho,
Ben Davis. per box, Sl.S5 % sl.5o;
Eastern Red. per Dbl. $3.50.
PEARS-Utah, per box, $1.5o.
ORANGES-Cal., Fancy Navel, 1e6 to
$50, per box, $3.50 a $500; Cal. choice
navel. 1876 to 250, per box, $500 q 1925;
Cal. Seedlings. 126 to 250. per box, So so.
LEMoNS-Fancy, Cal, 300 to 800, per
box. $3.50: Choice, Cal. 300 to 800, per
box, A.25; Choice, Cal, 400. per box.
800; Choice. Cal, $50, per box, $3.50.
VEGETABLES.
The cold weather has caused scar
city in the vegetable market. Utah
cabbage not sufficient to supply de-
mand. and three cars of California
stock has been shipped in. The onion
crop is being rapidly cleaned up.
Potatoes-utah, per bu. So
Onions-Utah. per bu. LIS
Carrots-Utah. per blu. 20
Cabbage-Utah, per cwt. o0002. 25
Cabbage--Cal., per cwt 20DM2. %
Celery-Utah per doz. 5000
POULTRY.
There Is better demand for poultry
and prices are firmer with n
slight advance. There is good demand
FOR turkeys and chickens. Dressed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Silver b6h; lead $3.50.
The directors of the Bullion Beck
were docketed for a meeting late this
afternoon.
The Mono. that once famous Dry
Canyon producer. is about to be incor-
porated.
Hon. c. f.. Allen. manager of the
Eureka, went out to the
mine this morning.
The Pennsylvania smelter at Sandy
is to handle the output of the South
Swansea during the current year.
The Horn silver was in today with
seven cars of ore, while the Austin
mine under the same management, re-
ported with two cars.
George +. Downey is about to go
East with reference to the proposed
bond on the Geyser- Marion mine. The
property is said to be in splendid shape.
b. NJ. Cornish, who owns promising
ground on Mt. Nebo. Is about to let a
contract for the seasons work, and
with that object in view will arrive in
this city tomorrow.
At meeting OF the Opononga Mining
company. held in this city yesterday.
w. w. Chisholm was elected presi-
William Hatfield treasurer, and John
Alexander secretary The first three
officers, with NJ NJ. Bradley and Chas.
Stanley, make up the directorate.
Richfield Advocates: Charles Lam
mersdorf has returned from flying
trip to his Sewer mine. He states that
the snow is not SO deep but that he
could follow the trail on horseback to
his property. While on the hill Mr..
Lammersdorf let contract for another
extension on the long tunnel.
Mr.. w. C. b. Allen, whose frequent
trips to Mercur keep him well posted
on conditions in the camp, came in
from that section last night. The
gentleman reports that same steady
pull as of yore and says that the
Golden Gate mill Is being pushed to
speedy completion.
Articles of incorporation of the Blue
Mountain Gold a. Silver Mining COM
pany of Monticello. San Juan county,
Utah. have been filed with the secretary
of state. The capital stock is s64. 900,
divided into 81 shares. Frank Dixon is
president: John ii. Shafer, treasurer:
Charles Smell. secretary. These with
Miles Standish and ID. II. Dalton. Gem
pose the board of directors. The prop
erty of the company consists of four
lode claims In Blue Mountain Mining
district
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

The silver King and Swansea Distribute
$4,000 and $4,000 Respcctivcly.

The silver King dividend of $4,000
was paid today. II gives the company
a total OF Sl,3S7.500, sum which
Speaks well for a mine situated in n
camp once busy, but now practically
desolat4, the property mentioned be-
Inp the only one where work of any
consequence is being done in the whole
Of Park city This camp has a line
Of erstwhlle dividend payers within its
borders. but as here stated their former
activity is now thing of the past, they
having been closed down because of
white metal discrimination.
Tintlc was also represented by
dividend today, the holders of Swansea
stock being made recipients of their
respective portions of $4,000 distributed
by that company. This is dividend No.
II and gives the company a total of
$50 roo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
DAILY AND DAILY WEST.
Win Dividend Come from the Former:-
Annual Meetings OF Both.

Local mining men are just now
troubling their brains trying to figure
cut or find out, Just how much surplus
cash the DAILY Mining company has to
It's credit. This company will hold It's
annual meeting in this city on Monday,
the 2lst inst, and the wise men are cal
cuaiing on dividend from this source,
reasoning IN this wise. that last year
the DAILY sprung a surprise by declar-
Ing dividend shortly after its annual
and this year 1t will Undoubtedly do
the. same Il its cash surplus pans out
well enough. The DAILY already has a
dividend record of $2,925. 900. and should
another dividend come the same would
swell The total sSI 500 In advance of that
sum, or make IT s2.gG2, 500.
About the same time as the DAILY
meeting the directors Of tine Daly-We
VIII hold forth, when an effort to con-
fClldate interests will he made. Some
are Inclined to the belief that at this
meeting steps will be taken to bring
ABOUT resumption of work at this
property, but the success of such a
Venture is very much in doubt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
COT1T1ERCIAL.

New York, Feb. 10.-The stock mark
ct displayed general firmness at the
opening in sympathy with a higher
range of prices for Americans in Lon
don. and inside support to some spe-
cialties. The local specialties were ac-
tive and strong. Sales of stocks to
noon. 152,540 shares.
The bond market showed general
strength and large business.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
HAVE STRUCK 1T RICH.
Fritz Behnsen OF Victoria Writes of
Great Gold Discovery.

today, says 1t Is reported thai a c,eat
gold discovery has been made on the
American side OF the Yukon country.
Fita Behnsen of Victoria, d. C.. writes
to his brother, Karl Behnsen, as fol-
lows:
1--WE have struck 1t rich on an UNI
before seen by man. In the crevices of
the rocks In one day we picked up $50.
900 In coarse gold. Sell your business.
or give IL away, and come quick with
ten men,"
The Behnsen's have large business
interests In Vancouver and are said to
be reliable. Several Klondikers were In
terviewed as to the probability of this
report being true. The richness of the
reported discovery seems so fabulous as
TO create in their minds doubtful i'm
preston as % its truthfulness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
NEW YORK MARKETS.

MONEY
New York. February To- Money on call
nominally at li4@lh per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 3l14 per cont
Sterling exchange firm, with actual
business in bankers bills ut ASK
for demand and 4s3 for sixty days
Posted rates S4s4 and si.s6ls.
Commercial bills Si.s2si.
Silver certificates 56lsQy51n.
Bar silver 56ia.
Mexican dollars 45a.
Government bonds easier; new tours. reg.
istered 12S.; ditto coupons. 1854; fours
registered. 1888; ditto coupons, 1I4IS;
twos, 100; hves registered, 1884; ditto
coupons, 1l3a Pacific skies OF ~, 1JO4
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

After hearing some friends continual
ly praislng Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. Curtis
Fleck, of Anaheim. California, -pur-
chased bottle of 1t for his own use
and is now as enthusiastic over its
wonderful work as anyone can be. II
20 and so cent sizes for sale by drug
gists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Has been produced in the condition of
my health by n few bottles OF Hood 3
Sarsaparilla. It has given me a good
appetite and enabled me to sleep bet
ter than | have for years, 1t has purl-
fled my blood and my skin Is cleared
of irpperfections." Mrs. N. 4. Moore.
1016 .ilden street East Las Vegas, New
Mexico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
NAM1nlue

the Food Drink-is the greatest tonic
for nursing mothers. Nourishing-in-
MaltNutrine Is pre-
pared by the famous Anheuser- Busch
Brewing Assn. which fact guarantees
inc purity, excellence and merits
claimed for 1t.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Mammoth q s2oeM; 1000 Northern
Light q ~ cents; 100 South Swansea
a sl.2Fis; 200 Chloride Point a. 81
cents 1000 Richmond Anaconda a.
we cents: $50 Buckeye q cent. Total
shares 500, $3.50; selling value of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Commencing tomorrow. train for
Park City will leave Salt Lake City at
500 pm. arriving Park City at 1920
pm. daily. The passenger train in OPP
posite direction will leave Park City at
1880 a. M, arriving Salt Lake at g:45
am.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
PROVO.
PROVO, UTAH, FEB. 10, 1885


A very enjoyable social was held in
the Second ward meeting house yes
terday in honor of the aged residents OF
the ward and widows. The guests mum.
Der 1876, and through the energetic eff
forts of the committe in charge of the
affair, aided by the good people of the
ward, the day was most pleasantly
spent by all who We're fortunate enough
to be present.
The house was beautifully decorated
for the occasion with flowers, bunting
and pictures, among the latter being an
oil painting by Samuel Jepperson of the
old Provo Fort, as 1t appeared nearly
fifty years ago when the pioneers first
settled on Provo river, west of the pres
ent site of the city. Jepperson's band
furnished music, and a nice program of
Rotations and music was rendered
during the day. A fine dinner was
partaken of and numerous speeches
Were made. all expressive of gratitude
to the Father who has blessed the land
and the people. and of love and kind
ness 10 one another.
Among the visitors were Bishop
Preston and Elder George Goddard of
Salt Lake; Elders Partridge and Smoot
of the Stake presidency; Sister Mary
John and ccunselors of the Stake presi-
dency OF Relief Societies: Bishop
Wride and counselors; Elders James
Il. Daniels and John l.. Booth and L.
Il. Eggertsen.
The Oldest person present was Elder
Edison Barney, 90 years of age, who
claims to be the oldest living member
of the Church in point of membership
There We're three persons over so years
of age, viz: Brother and Sister VIM
Graham and Brother Joseph Sawyer.
The entertainment commenced at IL
o'clock am. and continued till towards
evening. Carriages conveyed those who
desired TO take advantage of the nc
commodation to and from their homes
A dance was given In the evening for
the younger members OF the ward.
Notes and Personals.
The American Fork creamery is ex-
pected to commence operations this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Wilkins have re.
turned from an extended visit to rela
tives in Wasatch and Summit coun-
ties.
Marriage licenses have been issued
to Ansby N. Baker of Lehi and Ada
Chadwick of American Fork: John
Poulson and Selma Jorgensen, both oil
Santaquin.
An officers organization OF the four
Sunday schools Of Sprngville has been
effected. with Frank c. Boyer presi-
dent; the members are Philip Houta.
\. J. Southwicls. Ida Alleman and NJ.
A. Alleman.
stephen $. Chapman. manager of the
Chapman Mercantile comapny Of Amer
lean Fork. and Superintendent Racker
of the Lehi Coop, expect TO 30 east in
a few days to purchase goods for then
respective houses.
jesse Buckner. the father of George
Buckner. with the aid of other rela-
: n George lao
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

More shipping ore today is being talk i.
en- from the Grand Central than from
any working mine in Mammoth gulch.
shipments have been increased until
now car is being loaded and sent to
market every day. The showing in the
workings Is most excellent and suhi-
Client development has been done to
demonstrate the permanency of the ore
body. So fully has this been shown
that Mr.. Cunningham has decided to
extend the track of the New East Tin
tic railroad from its present terminus
at the Mammoth mine to the ore bins
of the Grand Central In order to facili-
tate the handling of the output and
carry freight up the mountain side.
Work Is TO be commenced on the grade
as soon MS the frost has disappeared
and the ground Is in condition to be
most easily handled. The track will
be laid as soon as possible thereafter.
and the early spring months will find
the alice" pulling up to the Grand
Central.-Mammoth Record.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

After using n 10 cent trial size of
Ely's Cream Balm you will be sure to
buy the 30 cent size. Cream Balm has
no equal in curing catarrh and cold in
head. Ask your druggist for it or send
10 cents to us.
Ely Bros, SO Warren St. N. Y. City.
/ suffered from catarrh three years:
1t got so bad could not work: used
two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well. l would not be with
out it.-A. C. Clarke, 341 Shawmut Ave,
BOSTON
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

ne partnership heretofore existing
between Jackson, Reid and Henderson
has been dissolved by mutual consent,
and the interest of j. b. Reid therein
has been sold to Messrs. David Hem
derson and c. l.. Jackson, j. b. Reid
retires from said firm. All debts due to
and from said firm are to be paid To and
by said David Henderson and C. L..
Jackson.
C. l.. JACKSON.
DAVID HENDERSON,
j. Il. REID
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

See directions on Grays Laxative
Pellets.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

HOODS PILLS are prompt. efficient,
always reliable. easy to take, easy to
operate. 6
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Creditors Sale of Clothing and Fur
nishings. at Desky's, ConhaIm's old
stand-6O cents on the dollar.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

$500 ~ ~ h'''''. .s.'.- y w
just now the grain market is about
stationary-except in wheat which has
steady upward tendency-and
dealers do not apprehend much
change in the immediate future
either one way or the other The
products above mentioned all find n
ready market at existing figures, the
demand being occasioned by the APP
proach of wintry and unsettled
weather
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
poultry drawn, with head and feet off
EGGS

The egg market continues bare and
there is quite demand for Utah
eggs, strictly fresh, although the near
approach to the open season keeps
prices about stationary at present.
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
Dealers report the butter market
well supplied, especially with the ranch
product thus lessening the demand
Creamery butter ............per ID .1G
Dairy (choice).... 80. :. ..... $50. 10
Cheese, Utah. ....Sept, .09h. Oct. JOY.
The above are wholesale buying ng-
ures on poultry, butter. eggs and
cheese. The selling figure is 10 per
cent higher.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10
Notes and Personals.

The American Fork creamery is ex.
pected to commence operations this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Wilkins have re.
turned from an extended visit to rela.
tives in Wasatch and Summit coun.
ties
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Two sa OF STOCKS.
Marion q sS ss coS shares of Geyser-
'"'s per share; 100
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

Marriage licenses have been issued
to Ansby N. Baker Of Lehi and Ada
Chadwick of American Fork; John
Poulson and Selma Jorgensen, both OF
SantaQuin,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-10

An officers organization OF the four
Sunday schools of Springville has been
effected. with Frank c. Boyer presi-
dent; the members are Philip Houta.
\. J. Southwick. Ida Alleman and NJ
A. Aleman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
BLANC0 GIVES UP.
He Says That Foreign Powers Forced
Spain 90 Sue for Peace.

WASHINGTON. Aug. S-News has
reached Washington Of a recent proclaim
alton OF amnesty. IN which General
Blanco has made known to tho Spanish
people OF Cuba that Spain had. through
the Intervention OF foreign powers, been
forced 20 the disgraceful issue OF suing
for peace. and that there would be no
more war and no further use for soidlefs.
RE offered a pardon to all cuban pohtlcal
prisoners. and over IL were released IN
Havana. In explaining SPANS deteat III
his proclamation. BlancO informs his
credulous readers that Spain. having sur
fered so much I'm the present war, could
not resist the interference of the foreign
powers and 90 % war with all countries
al once 80 she was compelled 70 accede
10 their dictatiOn and sue for peace. Ma
vana. he SAYS. will be given over 70
Americans and Cubans. and the span
lar,fs will be forced 10 evacuate He as
sures the soldiers and all Spanish resi-
dents who wish 20 return 20 S71'n or 10
20 10 other Spanish possessions that iree
TRANSFORMATION will be given them by their
mother country TO their destination ana
they will be protected from interference
on the part Of either Cubans or Ameri-
cans. lie suggests that the Cubans be
forgiven and no longer regarded as enc
mics. and that no unkind feeling be cher
fshcd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
SECRETARY DAY.
He May Retire 10 Take Place on the
Peace Commission.

feAtf tOUIHtN>i'Hs
NEW YORK. August The Herald's
Washington correspondent says: 1t is
still uncertain whether there will be three
or five commissioners 10 conclude a treaty
Of peace with Spain. but am reliably in
formed that tho president has practically
decided 70 appoint Secretary Of State
VIM r. Day. that he is wavering be-
tween Ambassador Horace Porter and
Senator VIM. p. Allison. and that either
Justice Harlan or Justice Brown will be
selected from the Supreme Court AZ me
commissioners on the part Of the United
States
In connection with the selection OF Sec
rotary Day as one OF the commissioners
am able 10 make the important an
nOuncement that he will az an early date
retire from the premiership. and after
concluding his labOrs as member OF the
commission. resume the practice of law
I'm Canton. Ohio. IL has long been known
10 his most intimate friends. that when
he accepted the portfolio he did so with
the understanding that he would retire 10
private life after peace had been restored
between Spain and the United States.
The main reason assigned by the
friends OF Secretary Day for his desire 10
leave the cabinet is that he does not feel
financially able to hold the office which
involves so many special obligations OF
an expensive character.