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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
DUN'S REVIEW.
Reports of General Business
Activity Remain Unchecked.
Cotton and Wheat Advance---Shoe
Shipments Exceedingly Large.
Iron and Steel Still Advance and Demand
Cannot Be Supplied.

New YORK, Sept. 8.-R G. DUN g.
COS. Weekly Review Of Trade. tomor-
row, will say:
Cotton has risen 3-16 since annual
reports, regardless Of these and owing
TO bad accounts from Texas. The crop
OF 1898, according to the Financial
Chronicle was II .235. 1888 bales, against
ll.lS0,63S. in 1897. Southern consump-
tion, 1.4OO, ,02G bales, and Nothern spin
ners taking 2.247,072 and stocks on
hand at the end Of the crop year. 392,-
2s0 bales with 900, 800 bales visible
ana Invisible carried over in all coun-
tries. These figures fully support es-
Inmates that smaller crop than is
probable this year will suffice. but the
market just now declines TO consider
anything except that Southern reports
indicate much reduced yield, this
year The market for goods is remark
ably strong, this week, and previous
prices are fully sustained.
After a sharp decline, wheat has
risen quarter Of a cent, this week,
with Atlantic exports, 2 800 gG6 bushels.
Hour Included. against 1925, 100, last
year, and Pacific exports. 364 25e.
against $4,000, last year. Corn has al
50 taken start upward, rising 3. Of a
cent with exports Of !, ,206 69S bushels
against 2,435.0s7, last year. So great a
demand for both grain deserves no.
tice. but so do Western receipts, 5,945.-
G5s bushels Of wheat, against 6.7746ll.
last year, and of corn. ; .963, 437. against
20s.352 last year. There is no hesi-
fancy in selling or in shipping: with
extraordinary foreign demands for the
season the farmers are sending for
ward at remarkably low prices extra
ordinary quantities of grain.
Neither philosophical explanations
OF the rise in iron and steel nor con-
stant additions 10 the number of fur
naces producing, checks the advance,
which has made bessemer pig sell for
S23 at Pittsburg, grey forge for 1873
there; antracite No. for S23 so at Phil
adelphia. and local coke for s21 so at
Chicago. With the whole output Of its
furnaces sold ahead for the year the
Valley Association demands S2365 at
Pittsburg on future contract and Chi
cago is selling mainly for delivery. next
year Finished products are advanced
in some cases S. per ton
Shipments Of boots and shoes, $3.50
cases for the week. We're the largest
ever known in the first week Of Sep
tember excepting in 1897. and ordrs
fall off.
Preparations for other wooden COM
binatiCns somewhat affect the market
for goods, which is nevertheless strong.
some irregularities have de-
veloped in worsteds. The wool market
is much less active than of late, with
sales of only 9.225. 200 pounds at the
three chief markets, mostly territory,
and while prices are stiff manufactur-
ers are buying only for immediate
needs.
Quotations for the week are un-
but holders are confidently
ooking for a large advance to result
rom the London sales.
Failures for the week have been 1872
n the United States, against 1874 last
rear and 80 in Canada against 16,
asst year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
The TRIAL Ar REHNES.
CONTINUED from page 1D

judica. | have done my duty. You will
do yours, which is to mete out justice"
NJ. Demange said he wished to clear
ly define the prisoners position. say
ing:
"Whea the case of the revision be-
gan Drcvfus was a convict and serious
preSumptionS of his innocence We're
necessary before the case could be
taken up by the court of cessation To
day, il is for the public prosecutor to
prove his guilt. Let no one blame US,
therefore. if we have not proved the in
nocencr Of our client. The task was
not incumbent upon us. 1t is for the
government commissioners to show he
is guilty Of the abominable crime i'm
puted TO him"
NJ. Demange then protested against
the suggestion that it had attempted
70 put EsterhaZy on trial. explaining
that all the defence desired was that
the innocence of Dreyfus should ap
Dear. dazzling and complete, and that
the court-martial should proclaim it.
Counsel was satisfied that the judges
of 1894 We're honest, like the present
Judges But. if the former had seen
FISterhazys handwriting they would
nave pronounced n different verdict.
Counsel then entered into details.
dealing with the information collected
'egarding the prisoner in 1894. He said:
The only real information is that
found in the cries from his soul. Even
before his conviction, what was his
first cry: L will not take my life. be-
cause | am innocent.
NJ. Demange dilated upon the prison.
er's increasing protestatiors Of inno-
cence and his touching letters to his
family. eXclainng:
'In them you see his soul, which
speaks. Alone in his tomb he com
munes with himself. He cherishes
| The hope of seeing his innocence ac-
knoWledged.
Among the letters Of Dreyfus read
| by NJ. Demange was one in which, after
asserting his innocence and declaring
| he always served the tri-color flag with
devotion and honor, the prisoner claim
| ed that he was treated on Devils is
land like an ordinary convict. 1t con
| cluGes: I wish to live. That is sol
dicr's SOUL exclaimed Nj. DemanGe,
land is that man a traitor? That Is
the man who in your presence restraints
his sobs and his emotions
| "Ah, gentlemen, | would rather de-
| fend guilty men who are clever dis
semblers than an innocent man who is
| too sincere
Other letters of the prisoner were
read. all breathing the same desire &c
live to see his honor restored. though
the writer was broken down in health
yand spirits.
One letter, written in 1897. appeals t.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
LOOKS MORE PEACEFUL.
The Beers Willing 10 Accept Joint Inquiry
Into Franchise Question.

London, Sept. 9.-The Anglo-Trans-
vaal situation wears, today more
peaceful aspect. The Associated Press
account of the decision taken at the
cabinet council. yesterday friday.
ar confirmed from the best sources of
information. In addition to the troops
from India brigade of four battalions
of infantry is under orders To start
for South Africa Immediately, one
from home and three from Mediterran-
can stations. The sailing of the Castle
liner Harlech Castle has been cancelled
and the steamer Will probably be en-
ployed to transport the troops
\ semi-offiCial statement comes from
Pretoria through Cape Town to the ef-
feet that the TransVaal governor has
explained to the British diplomatic
agent, Mr.. Conyngham Greene, that its
last dispatch was meant as an accept
ince of the proposed joint inquiry into
he franchise question. 1t appears that
the negotiations had become so involv-
ed that the Transvaal government
itself had become confused or, perhaps.
perhaps. for its own purpose wished
to appear 50.
The Cape Town correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle says: 1T was the
Transvaars attitude regarding the su-
zerainty question that caused the
Afrikander leaders in Cape Colony and
the Orange Free State to cool off
promptly. The Transvaal has now re-
sumed q practical tone and the Afri-
kanders are exerting a supreme effort
to expedite a settlement"
ha
Salisbury's moderatng influence was
felt throughout the council. This is
exceedingly probable; but in any case
the cabinet was unanimous in favor of
Mr.. Chamberlain sending a strong dis
patch demanding a categorical answer
to the proposals Sir Alfred Miner sub
mitted to the Bleomfontein convention
The Times thinks something more
than this might have been demanded
but the cabinets decision meets with
universal approval and pending de-
velopments nothing further will be
done
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
Chicago Markets.

Chicago, Sept. s.
Wheat was heavy, today, for the de-
ferred futures and comparatively STEADY
tor September. Elevator competition
helped the latter, while futures declined
i4ei@sc.+ on heavy receipts and light de
mand. The break in the drouth cut asc
off the price of corn. Oats closed about
sc. lower and provisions 5M15c. lower
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEAT-Septem 7Oas; December.
1l'%: May. 74hmt4as
CORN-September 3l12aSl5s; December.
2S9s; May, .9as.
OATS September. 2lI. December. 2oss
a0la; May 22M2.ls
PORK-October SS07la: December. S. 20.
IARD-October. $5.2ra. December
&.%ll1; January. s5.45.
RlBS-October $3.50; January $500
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOUR-Steady.
WHEAT-No. spring. 6S96sla: No. :
red. 72m12i2.
CORN-No. .. 32a. No . yellow. s2ssst.s.a
OATS-No. 2 2l&iu22A: No. > white, 25
@2i; No. white. 22l2d23l2.
RYE-No. =. So.
BARLEY-No. = 36642
FLAXSEED-No. l. sl14; Northwestern
sl.16.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime, 81
LARD-S5. 20Gi5.35.
PORK-Mess. S.2OliS.lO: ribs. S.l5a55J.
shoulders, 5ibmiss: clear sides 5.6JGr5. ~
CLONER-S50Gd 90
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
IY kENNEBEC' :JOtJRNAI. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 1899

mentous cyent. The war spirit was evi
dent on all sides and the generals were
enthusiastically chccred as they appeared
The first indication of the possible de-
cision of the cabinet came from the
Stock Exchange. where the tone recov
cred on the report that the ministers had
decided not to send an ultimatum TO the
government Of the Transvaal but 10 in
sist that the Transvaal must agree to 4
conference at Cape Town.
The cabinet council was concluded al
+. NJ.
A reporter OF The Associated Press
asked the president of the board of agri
culture, the Right Hon. Waite Long, "
any conclusion had been reached. He
said "All can say Is that we must have
patience"
Although the foreign office has not
given out an official statement, the gen
eral impression was that no utimatum
would be sent TO the Transvaal AT pres
ent and that n time limit was placed for
q conference at Cape Town.
The short duration Of the council ana
the early departure OF the military men
summoned were taken as indications that
the situation Is more pacific. though, Of
course. This was only surmiscd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
Gen. Iiminez's Triumphai Journey.

Moca. Santo Domingo. Sept. S.-Gen.
Jiminez arrived, this afternoon, at
Moca with an escort of 500 cavalry.
largely augmented by armed horsemen
from the villages along the route. Ev-
erywhere the utmost enthusiasm is dis
played.
1t was here that the late President
HeureauX was killed by Raymon Ca
ceres. who is now the idol of the peo
pie and the minister Of war in the
provisional government.
The conspirators claim that they
have secured a list of the names OF
persons whom Heureaux had designed
for execution.
Gen. Jiminez has received Il dispatch
from Partisan banking house prom
Using to furnish all the funds necessary
to establish the government. the
French interests being second only to
the American
Gen. Jiminez will proceed to La Veg
atom. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
The ORANGE FREE STATE.
To Vote on Whether OF Not TO Join With The
Transvaal.

London Sept. a-The Cape Town cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says: There
is no doubt that Mr. Schrecencr. the Cape
premier and the Afrikandcr leaders have
thrown In their iot with Sir Alfred Nil
ner and this fact explains the irritation
displayc In the Nolksraad IN the inter
peliations. II u reported from BlDemfon
fain that 4 ballot viii BE- taken through
out the Orange Free state To decide
whether the governor shall remain nru-
tral or shall assist the Trlnsvaal.
According 10 4 dispatch ~ the Daily
Mail from Brussels. Dr. NJ j L"yds. the
nlcniput -ntiary of The Suuth African r--
public tI the European governments. does
not believe there wl!l ~ war between
Great Britain ana thr TrauEvaal but tn-
Beers VIII night tu the ,ui hr says " au
attempt Is made un their independence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
WILL BE NO WAR"
Is the Opinion Of Consul Generai White Of
TransvaaI at London.

London. Sept. S.-Mr. Montague White.
the consul general Of the South African
republic in London said 10 a representa-
tive OF The Associated Press, this
evening:
II assure you. on the authority OF
"a abinrt minister. that there will be no
war with the Transvaal. In fact the
Queen will not permit war. / received
telegram from Pretoria. today, assuring
me that the Transvaal government quite
understands the position regarding tn
peace party i'm England and Is In no wise
fnislcd by speeches or demonstratiOns.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
BACKING DOWN.
Continued from page ID

sons ana hired help and even their
wives VIII turn against the invader.
There Is an offensive and defensive
treaty between the Transvaal and the
Orange Free State which will compel
the latter 10 furnish troops To the
10000 burghers will be added 20 600
from the Free State ana 30 900 from
Cape Colony. To combat this number
England Will need 50, 900 troops"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
Base Ball Notes.

The Manchester base ball team closed
the season in Manchester. \. H., Friday,
with rousing benefit. The afternoon
sports included two ball games between
local teams and various athletic events.
Among the latter David Cotter Of Man
chester. who has covered left field for the
team. attempted to break the worlds re-
of l53, seconds in running the bases. He
was successful ana lowered the mark 70
l1L seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
YELLOW FEVER AT KEY WEST.
Cases TO date. 127. With Nine Deaths-In-
crease Is Noticed.

Key West, Fla. Sept. S.-Thirty cases
Of yellow fever have been reported der
ing the past "a hours. Including two
cases previously omitted the total
number occurring to date, so far as
known, is 121. Two deaths have been
reported during the past "a hours, maxi
ing the total number of deaths nine
The weather is still very warm and
rainy and consequently favorable for
the spread of the disease
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09

AS usually treated a sprain will dis
able the injured person for three or
four weeks, but if Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is freely applied a complete cure
may be effected in very few days
cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by
Jno. Coughlin, III Water street, drug
gist.
tu,th, sat If
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
BASE BALL.
National League Games.
AT EROOkLYN.


The Rrooklyns easily shut out the Bos
tons. not a man of the team reaching
third base. Hughes was in winning form
and received brilliant support. Nichols
was batted in lively style. but faultless
support kept down the runs.
Boston. 0 0 o 0 % 90
Brooklyn, 0 0 l x-5-ll-i
Batteries-Nichols and Bergen; Hughes
and Farrell and Mcclure.
AT PlTTSBURG.
Pittsburg lost the first game in the first
inning by Chesbro giving four bases on
balls. followed by three hits and one
error. The second game was called in the
third inning, ON account of rain, after
Louisville had tailed three ,imeS TO PITTS
burgs none.
, R.H.E;
PFittsbgrg, F,st,!,F "SS = s-I !
Batteries-Chcsbro and Bowerman;
Philippi and thinner.
AT WASHINGTON.
The Philles hunched their hits in the
third inning, TWO of them three -baggers,
and secured lead that could not be-
overcome.
Wash'gton. 0 D 0 Q o 81
Phila'phia. 0 0 o XII 81
Ratteries-McFarand and Roach; Piatt
and Mcfarland.
AT ST LOUIS.
81. LOUIS SluPBeu laNlOF SHOOTS an
over the lot and made i've home runs,
triple and a double.
St. Louis. ) ; x-i2-l5E.
Cincinnati. . 0 . 0 o. Sill
Batteries-YOung and Criger; Taylor
and PeitZ.
AT CHICAGO.
Griffith had much the better support In
a pitchers battle. Both of Cleveland )
errors counted for runs.
. 3 4 6 ! s RH.E.
Chicago. U X-5- 81
Cleveland. . 0 . y 0 81 e
Batteriee-Grltfith ana Chance; Hughey
and McAllister and Duncan.
AT NEW YORK.
The New Yorks defeated the Raltimores
in a dull game. The locals tried new
player, but hs did not show up well.
> , & 6 +. II r.
Baltimore. l y t-5-l2-i
New York. | . N-9-ll-.
Batteres-H0well and Smith; Carricli
and Warner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09

Don't take headache powders that are
made from coal tar and only deaden the
pam and leave the cause. These powders
depress the heart and if continually used
VIII cause serious. sometimes fatal
trouble. A remedy should be used that
VIII remove the inflammation by acting
On the bowels and purifying the blood.
l.. F" Atwood's Bitters do this They
actually cure the headache instead Of
onl! relieving ii. sept9, dit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
N Abandon Park Square Depot. tonight.

Boston, Sept. S.-That landmark of d
years standing. the Park Square depot,
will be formally abandoned by the Prov
dence division of the New York. New
Haven & Hartford Railway. at midnigh;,
tomorrow. and thereafter all trains on
that division will run into the Southern
al
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
National League Standing.
Other Games.
AT ST. JOHN. n. |

AT ST. JOHN. \. Il.
Another St John team went down ne
fore the Portland team. They We're the
Alerts who proved as easy as the Roses
. ) ) & . X. II. f..
Alerts q . u l-4-l-
Portland. L , , 3 3 x-14-15- :
Batteries-Kennedy and Mclean; Elan
agan and Burrill.
1t is probable the Portland team VIII
remain until next week and play with the
Montreal team of the Eastern League
which is slated to play exhibition games
with ST. John clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
Death OF Rear Admiral Pickinu.

Boston, Sept. S.-Rear Admiral Henry
F. Picking. commandant of the Charles
town navy yard. dropped dead, at 1910
o'clock this morning, at his residence in
the navy ward. Heart trouble was the
cause of death
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
Ordered 10 the Transvaal.

bombay Sept S.-Thc 18Th Hussars
and the 2Ist Field Battery of Artillery
have been ordered to leave Secundera-
bad for the Transvaal. Sept. IS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
New York Cotton Market.

New York Sept 2
Cotton futures closed easy. Septenbe-
5.Si: October 5.37: November. s.G3; Decsnn
ber, G09; January. 6i3; February 6 js.
March. Gl9; April. g.22; May, e2e; Juns
G.29; July, 632.
Cotton spot closed quiet. / lGc. lower.
middling uplands. 7-l6; do. gulf, Ii ii
Sales G07 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
New York Money Market

New York, Sept. 8.
Money on call firm. 2dG per cent: last
loan at q
Prim" mercantile paper 41.N5 per cent.
Sterling exchange easier al SiHpI4 Tf, 81, !,
for demand and al =. s3H 1. ga for 80 days
posted rates. $i4 and Sis1Iz. cDmm-iciai
bills. sl.s2
Silver certificates, 1874.
Bar silver So
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09

At Toronto-Toronto. :; Montreal, 6.
AT Syracuse-Syracuse, 9: Rochester, !.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ): Sprins
field. Ten innings. Cai!ed on account Of
darkness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
tu,th,sat If

woman wrote: One OF your Hop
Plasters worn "a hours did my back NOR.
good tnan the remedies ! ever ust.,-
and I've tried about everything. or drus
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
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27tyri
3.gO#

rye ---...--...-.---.-..... 9,UJB
bariey .-...-.-- -.-.-..--.- Z,vb 5000
On the Produce Exchange:
BTTTER-F'irm: creamerfes 1gfJ2G. aa,
ries, l3Nf17 '
CHEESE-Firm 16s4n111z.
EGGS-Firm; fresh i4nl41k.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09
AT PITTSBTRG.

Pittsburg lost the first game in the first
inning by CheSbro giving four bases on
balls. followed by three hits and one
error. The second game was called IN the
third inning, on account of rain. after
Louisville had Tailed three imes TO Pitts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-09-09

The Brooklyns easily shut out the Bos
tons not a man of the team reaching
third base Hughes was in winning form
and received brilliant support. Nichols
was batted in lively style. but faultless
support kept down the runs.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-04-20

of the line would not risk certain death
in that way. 1t is said that some had
on civilian clothes and some the Ameri.
can uniform or close imitation of it.
Regular soldiers would know that they
forfeited their lives if caught within
the enemy's lines. General Shafter or
some one of his chief subordinates stated
that he learned that these men were
criminals released from prison to ply
their hellish business in exchange for
liberty. Men of this class had often
been used against the insurgents, and
as many of them were known to the
natives they knew that death was sure
to follow capture Hence when the
American troops suddenly swept past
their hiding places they had no choice
but to remain concealed Partly from
motives of cruelty and partly no doubt
out of pure hatred of the Americans and
the Cubans they determined to exact a
heavy dole for the certain death to
which they looked forward. Only in a
very few instances did these men sur
render. This occurred when the black
bread rations which they took to the
trees had given ont and they were
starved into yielding.
GEORGE l.. KILMER-
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-04-20
Br0OkingS County.

Land i-rapidly advancing in price and
now Is the time to invest. Big profits are
sure to he gained by investing.
The county of which Brookings is the
county seat is the best adapted TO diversified
farming of any in South Dakota. Situated in
the center of the renowned Big Sioux Valley
and watered by the Big Sioux river and in
Vulnerable lakes. The soil is of rich, black
loam and Is unsurpassed for fertility. The
best of water is found near the surface, and
numerous small streams water the rich farm
lands in all directions II contains % town
ships and sos, ,58I43 acres of gently rolling
land, fully IS per cent OF which is under culti-
vatiou. Has l0t good schoohouses valued at
about 100000 In round numbers Good rafl-
road facilities. Assessed valuation, 1898,
S3,3i5,0OO. Tax levy, 1898, 10 mills for.general
purposes. Average crop for the past twenty
years, Is bushels per acre. Fine herds of
blooded stock and rich grazing lands. No
government land-all occupied by actual
| settlers. Decided land can be.purchased at
from Si2 to $50 per acre, accordingito location.
Good railroads convenient for marketing
| stock and grain.
Long distance telephone connects every
town with the county seat and extends to
many points In the state as well as into Min
nesota and Iowa.
The country neighborhoods throughout the
county have their churches where the people
worship every sunday
During the past year q !arge number of peo-
pie from the east have brought their. families
TO Brookings county and located perma-
nently. In every instance they'are contented
with their choice of location and are prosper
ing There is stlll opportunities for people OF
all classes to come here and be Independent
No state In the union offers better advantages
than can be found right here in the Sioux
Valley region.
Farmers in the east who contemplate CON-
ing west can find no better soil, no better 10
cation and no better markets in the whole
northwest than Brookings connty presents.
Come out and see for yourselves the banner
county of South Dakota.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1899-04-20


ulars On one of the hazardous trips
Tayman met Rafferty, and f not in the
precise condition they ought to have
been, it seemed to him, and, although
belonging to another brigade. he asked
Rafferty, what he wished to do. Tayman
agrees with Rafferty, that the answer
was. 81 am going up the hill. but as
to what followed there is difference in
statement Tayman says he saw that
Rafferty, needed direction, and told him
how to get his company into shape and
take it up TO the blockhouse.
After the fight Rafferty, hunted up
Tayman and thanked him for his good
advice. The aids comment upon the
gallant Irishman was. Rafferty, did
WELL"
Kent's Second brigade, under Pear
sor. charged the hill to the left Of the
blockhouse over a longer course and
went nearest TO the Spanish second line
Orders were carried and troops guided
across the river and to the crest by
Captain J. s. Parke, who remained
mounted all day, as he was Obliged.
with 30 much ground to cover.
GEORGE L. KIIMER.