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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26

Washington, May 19.-While several
important paragraphs in the war
revenue measure were passed over for
future consideration, excellent prog
gress was made by the senate in con-
sideration of the bill. Two-thirds of
the measure has been read, the COM
mittee amendments generally having
been agreed to. Mr.. McLaurin (dem.
S. CO. opened the discussion of the bill
with carefully prepared speech touch
ing on all of it's features. The provi-
sion to place 1 stamp tax upon pro-
prietory articles and perfumeries now
in stock aroused a lively discussion.
1t was regarded as retroactive legisla-
ton and, as such, was opposed by
many senators. The paragraph has
not been disposed of finally.
Washington, May 19.-An adjourn
ment of the house to Monday post
pones until next week any possible
consideration of the Hawaiian resolu
tions. After passing the labor ar5i-
tration bill as amended by the senate
and experiencing brief political tilt,
precipitated by personal political eX
PLANTATION from MIR. Tongue (rep., Ore.) I,
the house adjourned. On opening the
days session, Chaplain Counden re-
ferred feeingly to Gladstone
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26

those who had as volunteers entered
the United States army.
Washington, May 1.-THE house
passed two important bills affecting
labor, one limiting the labor Of
persons employed upon government
work in the government service to
eight hours a day, and the other pro-
viding for the equipment of a non
partisan labor commission to con-
slider legislative problems affecting
labor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26

The uncertainty of sails for COM
merce was illustrated in the ship
Natuna, from London to San Fran
cisco, in 225 days. She tried for
over a month to double Cape Horn
and then, discouraged, turned east
ward and crossed by Cape Of Good
Hope and the Pacific ocean. She had
been given up as lost and her rein
surance while in doubt cost 40 per
cent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26
MICHIGAN BEATS ILLINOIS.

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 1S,-Michi-
gan won Tuesdays intercollegiate field
day from Illinois by the comfortable
score of 81 to SO. Illinois scored
frsts only in the mile walk, discus
throwing and throwing tho 16-pound
hammer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26

Washington, May 22,-The senate
listened to q five hours talk on tn
war revenue measure by Messrs Chill
ton dem Tex), Lodge (rep., Mass.)
and Turley (dem., TENN No action
was taken on the bill.
The day in the house was devoted
to consideration of District of Col
ubia legislation. The senate bill pro-
viding that officers of the regular
army who may be made staff officers
in the volunteer service shall not
vacate their office in the regular
army passed Also one authorizing
the secretary of war to pay the
Manila troops in advance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26

General Blanco in official dispatches
TO Madrid admits that there were
Spanish fatalities at Cardenas and
also in another fight at Cienfuegos.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-26

Statistics from sixty-seven colleges
in thirty-seven states show that foot
ball men stand one-half per cent.
higher in their studies than the aver
age Of the whole college.
The times., 1898-04-16

New York, April 16.-Dun's Review to-
morrow viii say:
The meaning OF Congress regarding
Spain is not IN doubt, but the form of dec
laratiOn at this hour is in question. Prep
arations for war continue as If it wers
inevitable. There is some hindrance in
business, and yet the volume of payments
through clearing houses is stIll l2.9 per
cent larger than last year.
The industries are doing well, because
they have enormous orders, taken in Feb
ruary and March or earlier which in
sure operations for periods varying from
fortnight 10 several months. But the
new orders are just now restricted.
In the iron business there are orders
for about q, 900 tons structural work held
up by questions of law while new bust
ness IN this line IS still heavy. The pro-
duction is so large that it may easily
be disastrously checked by a persistent
restriction Of the current demand
In boots ana shoes remarkably heavy
orders have been booked and others of
considerable magnitude are being booked,
but the natural halting at this season
is increased by the fears OF monetary
stringency. Still lower contracts are re-
ported in leather of some varieties.
With print cloths stin at the lowest
price ever touched, buying of cotton goods
is hindered. The stagnation in wool Is
remarkable. the total sale at the thre.
chief markets having been only 1lS2,l44
pounds, against 9,G0s, go last year. Manu-
facturcrs are somewhat encouraged by
rather better tone in the clothing trade
of late
Wheat rose . 1-2c and held 2 1-2c for the
week, although Atlantic exports for the
week have been 3,0i5,0 ,0Z bushels. flour in
cluded, and Pacific exports S27, ,3sS bushels.
Receipts of corn continue remarkably
heavy and the exports for the week have
been S,6o3,03l bushels, against 2, ,70S, ,73s last
year. Meanwhile the exports of cotton
in March were also in quantity nearly
double last years, although In average
price somewhat lower, the foreign de-
mand being unabated.
Because Of this extraordinary outgo Of
products gold imports have risen. and
the orders for shipments from Europe and
Australia have now exceeded $50 ass. 600
with the prospect that the movement NAV
not be checked until money rates abroad
have been materially advanced.
The stock market dropped, as was cx-
pected by many, and although 59c per
share lower for the week in average for
railroad shares, is supported by railway
earnings, which are 10.5 per cent larger
than last year. The outgo OF money from
this city continues large-si 500, ,G00-but is
more than covered by gold Imports
The volume Of legitimate business is
enormous, and meanwhile failures are
remarkably small. For the week they
The times., 1898-04-16
STOCK MARKET STAGNANT
The Dizziness Oppressive and the
Trading Professional.
American Stacks Particularly Strong
in Foreign TarlSets-ShaFp Rally
in Spanish FOurs.

New York, April 1.-THE day in Wall
Street began with the idea generally ex-
pressed that the Spanish-American diff
Guilty would yet be peacefully settled.
So firm is this impression in speculative
circles that, Notwithstanding the plain
drift Of all the trustworthy intelligence.
wagers were offered on the war.
There were indications that speculators
preferred the simpler methods OF betting
10 backing their views on the market.
Except for brief period in the early
part Of the day, the market was stag
nant- Neither London nor Washington
houses were active in the dealings and
business for their account was closely
watched and followed. The trading in
the early market was favorably affected
by the advances shown in the London
market where American stocks were re-
ported as particularly strong.
Spanish IS. after declining further, raj
lied rather sharply and United States
4 $ were little changed. The money mar
ket continued firm Win loans on call
ruling At three ana half per cent, these
loans according 10 custom carrying over
until Monday.
The sub-treasury was a large debtor
q
on account OF heavy pension payments
and also because Of Government pay
ments on account Of the war prepara-
flons. Bank officers reported an unabated
demand FOR currency from the interior.
Gold TO the amount OF s., 800 900 was re-
ceived by the incoming steamships from
Europe and additional engagements Of
gold approximating S1,0J0 900 were an
nounced. The foreign exchange mar
ket continued depressed.
The meager total days transactions
were made UP chiefly OF the dealings in
American Tobacco and Sugar Refining
The fluctuations IN the nrst-named were
again violent and the stock stin COM
manded premium in the loan market
Rumors Of an engagement with the West
ern manufacturers were the ostensible
explanation Of the activity in the stock
The changes in the standard stocks were
limited in extent. The highest prices
were made as a rule in the forenoon and
the market sagged off In the afternoon.
presumably On the character Of the de-
bate in the Senate.
As noted, however. the dullness wa.
oppressive and the trading was so pro-
The times., 1898-04-16
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have YOU
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t is
OF coffee. The more Grain-O you give the
children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades OF coffee, but
costs about one-quarter as much. A II grocers
Sell it. loo and ECO. ja27-tf
The times., 1898-04-16
THE WHEAT MARKET ACTIVE.
Enormous July Selling for the Letter
Interests.

Chicago, April 15.-Enormous July
selling through brokers, amounting pos
sibly to 100000 or more was the over
shadowing feature today The orders
We're distributed from Cudahys office,
but at the close everyone took 1t for
granted he was really acting for Letter.
AS the bull leader had been selling cash
wheat at a great rate for the past two
weeks and also selling more or less May
in the pit, the selling done for him in
July today must have reduced his interest
to modest proportions. The May was bid
up to 115 at the opening, evidently a part
of the plan to make possible very large
sales for July. Spot wheat at Liverpool
was higher, but futures We're lower
Argentine shipments showed a falling
off last week of almost 100000 bushels
1t is figured there will be good decrease
in the visible Monday and also a large
decrease here. Even the war considera-
tions today We're forgotten in the excite
ment of the big July trade.
Weather conditions this side of the
Rockies keep perfect.
The times., 1898-04-16
New York Cotton Market.
In Heart Disease it Works Like

Mngic.-"For years my greatest enemy
was organic heart disease. From un-
easiness and palpitation it developed into
abnormal action, humping, fIuttering and
choking sensations. DR.. AgneW's Cure
for the Heart gave instant relief and the
bad symptoms have entirely disappeared.
1t is a wonder-worker, for my case was
chronic. Rev. l.. S. Dana Pittsburg.
Pa. Sold by +. S. Williams, Ninth and F.
Streets and Edmonds & Williams, Third
and Pennsylvania Avenue-37
The times., 1898-04-16
washington stock Excta,ge

Sales-Capital Traction, 10 at 73. Eek
ington Railroad, IS at IA National
Union Insurance, 10 at 10. Real Estate
Title Insurance, 13 at SO1-4. American
Graphophone, 100 at Is 3-4. Pneumatic
Gun Carriage, 100 at SO cents. Mergen-
thaler Linotype, % at 139.
n
The times., 1898-04-16

Wall Street apparently has some inside
information from Europe that gives it
hope Of peace If there is nothing of this
kind the market yesterday is a hard one
to understand The opening was at
good advance from the close Thursday
and all day the market was strong until
the last hour. Even then the drop was
not a serious one and the result was
net advance from Thursday Every
where the atmosphere is most warlike
on this side. The average trader believes
very thoroughly that war cannot be
averted. The indications certainly are
that the Congress will send the war reso-
lutions TO the President today, and that
The times., 1898-04-16


New York. April 15-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
Effects of the prevailing uncertainty in
foreign affairs is reflected in a further
perceptible quieting down Of general
trade so far as future engagements are
concerned in nearly all parts of the coun-
try. While there is a little more activity
TO be noted in the demand for seasonable
staples at the West and Northwest alike,
rather more quiet is reported at the East
and South Atlantic and Gulf points,
where the interruption to business has
become particularly serious The dispo
sition to buy only actual necessities has
developed hand-to-mouth demand in the
latter sections of the country, but the
chief effect is found in the indisposition
to embark in new enterprises. The least
notable effects yet eXhibitd are found in
the central West.
In the iron trade business continues of
large volume, but the bulk of this is
claimed to be on account Of orders pre-
viously booked
Anthracite coal continues very dull and
talk of restriction is heard, but the April
production seems likely to be 100000 tons
in excess of requirements. Wool con-
tinues dull at nominal prices at least.
and the activity in dry goods is confined
chiefly to goods needed at once.
Cotton goods prices are steady, except
for print cloths, talk of curtailing pro-
duction in which is continued. Low
price woolens continue in most active de-
mand in this branch OF trade. A heavy
export demand is reported in wheat and
prices are considerably higher. The
prices situation is one of comparative
steadiness. Foreign Impressions as to
the outcome regarding Cuba are reflected
in sharp advices in wheat. wheat -four
corn, lard and the food products.
Declines are to be found in Bessemer
pig iron, steel billets, coffee sugar and
lead, while as compared with a week ago,
the price of oats, pork, beef. molasses.
copper, cotton and wool are generally
steady and unchanged.
The business failures of the United
States for the week number 215 against
219 last year. Railroad earnings reports
fer March show little or no effect Of
the prevailing uncertainey The total
earnings of l20 railroads aggregated $46,
$4,000, a gain over March last year of
over $60G0,0O0 or over Is per cent.
The total clearings at eighty-five diff
ferent cities for the week aggregates
81, ,085, 600 a falling off of 10 per cent
from last week. but gain Of 13 per cent
over last year Exports of cereals are
larger. The shipments of wheat -four
included this week from the United States
and Canada aggregate 40H, 900 bushels
Corn exports are over 100000 larger
than last week.
The New York stock market has rallied
on prospects of further diplomatic nego-
tiations with Spain. Bonds are neglected
and steady. Governments had a mod
crate decline. while Spanish As in Lon
don broke FIVE points to ~ ga. and rallied
slightly. Foreign exchange is dull and
heavy at 4.S3 1-4@4.S3 10 for demand;
Sterling. Gold importing arrangements
this week aggregated 2S5O, O00
The times., 1898-04-16

he will act on them Immediately. This
will certainly mean war unless there is
something TO come. from the European
powers, or from Spain.
The times., 1898-04-16

The plans for the New York Central
Michigan Central have been matured and
an official announcement will be made
shortly.
The times., 1898-04-16

engagements of nearly million of
gold for import were announced yester-
day.
The times., 1898-04-16
Top coats, $50.

Just what the man wants who's
looking for good Spring overcoat and
doesn't want to pay much for it. This
is a lot of good wearing coverts-and
they never sold under $3.50 before. OF
course, they're well made and stylish
else they wouldn't be here.
The times., 1898-04-16
New York stock Hurf,et

fessional that the course of prices wal
without much significance.
The times., 1898-04-16

hWuET shall we do with the Drunkard?'
H!lAt There is but one answer: Take him
10 the Keeley Institute 905 L st. NV, Washing
ton, ID. c.; 14ls Madison ave-, Baltimore Md
or Greensboro. n. G. Sure cure.
The times., 1898-04-16

Corrected daily by ". 3. Hibbs G. Co.
members Of the New York Stock Ex-
change, I427 + street.
The times., 1898-04-16
Housewares Which Dare to Bear Profitless
Prices.

Enerprisepnsl- -energy-wakeuness oesght-ca1 it what
Wbut HouseWare Department full of it. We all the
cys ousewae the goods which deserve and the
prices which protseekng these The
erprise young yet which
priced douby what markings dozen big Stores AS
quatyin every awless AS for
they lower than anyone else buy for.
The times., 1898-04-16
s. KANN, SONS & co.
The Busy Corner,
9th and fssrket Space.
Perry's Mems Goods Yielded
Precedence to None.

Such standard the
been for better eona dependable and
upodate of Mems Furnishings than what sold And
what complete stock You'll realize when
influence of prices unnamed all
trade you thousand pay tribute
to bargains of the Perry sale.
The times., 1898-04-16

The indications are that the heavy peo-
pie of Wall Street have something good
Several times, when the people have been
talking war, with no apparent escape in
sight, the street has been strong and q few
hours after the world has learned thai
the President has made another potpone-
ment or Spain another proposition. Care
ful people are inclined to believe that
there is a plan of the powers to intervene
in the fight between the two countries
before it reaches the point at which this
country must shed the blood of Spain
There certainly have been conferences
with this end in view, as has been stated
in The Times heretofore. There is the
possibility that Wall Stret may be mis-
taken for once, or is only holding the mar
ket up on the hope. The powers may not
intervene very forcibly, and if they do
the United States may not listen to them
| believe the market is a sale this morn
ing and from this time on. The move
ment of the troops yesterday Is the most
significant act of the United States SO
far toward actual hostilities.
/ predicted that Tobacco would drop yes-
terday and | was right The boom has
seen its end apparently. 1t was a finely
executed boom-a thing of beauty. There
was lot of money made on it and a lot
loSl. II probably would not be well to
venture too much on the idea that To-
bacco is going way to the bottom now
however.
The interruption of business consequent
on the uncertainty of the situation is
used by some as an argument that war
viii mean great drop in prices The
real condition of things is that the un-
certainty is worse than real war would
be. There will be drop in the market
when the first gun is fired but it will
not be panic by any means. 1t seems
probable that not over six or eight points
VIII be lost, and this would include the
gam that has come in the last two weeks
There was large demand for Union
Pacific, Denver and Gulf yesterday Both
the stocks and the bonds We're active. 1t
is said that the progress toward reorgani-
zation is satisfactory and has been helped
materially by the recent settlement with
the Union Pa acific
The times., 1898-04-16

Mems Wool Sweaters. with graceful
Byron collar. Perrys price was
$500 --.--..-...-.-....--.-.-- s9c
Is pairs Of good well-made and stanch-
ly wearing Golf Hose. Perry sold
them at soc OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .21c
. pairs Of good quality Wool Golf Hose,
good effects. which Perry sold
LOT iSC .HfN
Odds and ends of Perrys Summer
Balbriggan Underwear worth
QUO --------.-----. -oC
Perry's fine 75c Egyptian Bal
briggan Underwear ......39 .39c
The times., 1898-04-16
FINANCIAL.
Corson & Macartney,

Members OF the New York Stock Exchange
14ls ST.. clover Building.
Correspondents of Messrs. Van Emburgh & After
bury, No. Wall street.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds.
Deposits. Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York, Philadelphia.
Boston, and Baltimore bought and sold.
speciality made OF investment securities. Dis
trct Bonds and all local Railroad. Gas. Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
sold. maIs-tf
The times., 1898-04-16
S. suit sale.

We break all records when We an
nounce the offering today of a big
lot OF mems finely made suits of fine
cheviots and cassimeres-in a variety
of neat effects-suits which
should be selling at S. and S10-
The times., 1898-04-16

FOR RENT-The best way to help your bus-
ness profession is to into the largest
and best-known offiee-building in the city.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
BUILDING, COR. 9TH AND f SITS.
few choice rooms available; moderate
rental; no extras; perfect ianitor service; fire.
proof surroundings; elevators; 10 stories; COM
modious bicycle stalls iyS-tu tn sat-tf
The times., 1898-04-16
Youths suits, &.5.

Lot of young mems blue and black
and fancy mixed all-wool cheviot and
cashmere suits = 4-button cutaway
sacks-good lining and perfectly made
for $450-S7.50 values.
The times., 1898-04-16
The Perry Stock Of Mems Shirts

the best the prices anywhere There values to be
selling than
the best when buy these sterling wors BY today if the
press schedule We'll the Perry stock of
which the order had been emanded They're the
founners of exclusive weather styles and the height of
The times., 1898-04-16
Sl2.@ suit sale.

We also place on salea a lot OF mems
stylish Spring suits of fine wool chew
lot, worsted and cassimere-splendidly
tailored garments and without an
equal in stylish exclusiveness-whic
are regular SIS and $3.50
values-and offer You the -
choice for only. Observation-Disclosures. $12. :
The times., 1898-04-16

have been 254 in the United States,
against 2G7 last year, and is in Canada,
against so last year.
The times., 1898-04-16
Boys suits, S2.A.

Boys black and blue fancy mixed
cheviot all-wool suits-some with pants
having double seats and knees-for
S2.49-which are 81 values.
The times., 1898-04-16

dozen Unlaundered, Shirts.
Perrys price 50c.....-.........-........ ..S5c
% Percale and Madras Shirts, laun-
dered, including one pair cuffs,
Perry's price. Sl-25 .-.....--.-.-..-... -'9c
Is Percale Shirts with two col
lars and pair Of cuffs Per-
ry : price. Sl-25 -df-
IS Laundered White Shirts, open
front and back. Perry's
price. sI.0O .......................... -69c
The times., 1898-04-16
Hats, S9c.

large lot of ladies' and children's
Hats. in plain and fancy colors. which
are splendid values at 9sc.-go today
for 39c.
The times., 1898-04-16

7 lib. bars good Family Soap. .25c.
Full-siZed Nickeled Wire Broiler
1oC- value 'tC.
Granite Enameled 5-qt. Tea ket-
tle soc. value ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .29c.
The times., 1898-04-16
Here Are the SuHlHIer Shirts.

Madras and Zephyr Shirts. including
one pair Of laundered cuffs, all the latest
style and pattern, made to sell for
s. 25 and sl.50
Perry 5 Night Shirt. soc quality.
kann : ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .SDe
PerTy's Night Shirt 75c quality.
Kann's ............-.....--.......
10 fine all-wooI Sweaters. They're good
standard makes, and Perry sold
them for S100..................... see
Mems Wool Sweater Jerseys, in blue
and white stripe only, but they're such as
s. couldn't duplicate; that was Per-
Ty's price on them sL59
Sweater Jerseys. exactly the same
quality as the above; red and blue
stripes. Perry sold them at
500 ............................ 81 50
The times., 1898-04-16
A Few Pieces Of Fine Silk and
LiSIe Thread Underwear

Are here. They are the finest of quail
ties, and though the sizes are not per-
feet, those men who are fortunate
enough 10 be made for such magnificent
qualities viii find in these prices bar
gains more wonderful than they ever
dreamed of.
pairs of finest spun silk Drawers,
which Perry sold at $500 the
pair S-0u
The finest makes of Lisle Thread Un-
derwear-complete suits-which Perry
sold as high as $500 and $3.50
a garment ...................9Sc a garment
The times., 1898-04-16

Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Stock Ex
change 1927 z street
The times., 1898-04-16
A special sale of mems suits.

TINS morning start OF cIotIng
that will overtop other sales going esewhereand
make them ordinary unnterestng indeed The
have been smashing selling here lately makes believe
we've been successful efforts wider circle OF friends
careful by giving better values than be found else
where No cothier this city compete with
mens the equal of low prices If couldn't save
somethngw outlet of six with the big buying
that mpieswe oughnt patronage Being max
we'll sellers gives still stronger advanagesaves the
mddleman profit and brings you face face with the
elusive styles Every brings fresh evidence leadership
the fronand the special offerings put before today
put the of Hecht still further the ontoutdstance all
compettion-sand supreme
The times., 1898-04-16
See the millinery department grow
Flowers, RHe.

TiOWerS, IL I2G
Large punches of violets. white and
natural, roses and foliage. forget-me-
nots and lilies of the valley-win go
today for z 1-2c.