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Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
CHINA WOULD NEGOTIATE,
Prince ching, In n Dispatch 60 state
Department, NO StnIoS.

Washington, Sept. iS--The desire Of
China 10 actually begin negotiations
for pence was evidenced In dispatch
from Prince Ching, delivered by Mr..
WI 10 the state department, The dis
patch was duted w Pekln, september
s, Gnd In II Prince Ching suites that he
has been clothed with full authority,
along with ii Hung Chang, TO nego-
Glate for peace. He expresses de-
sire TO proceed In the matter and asks
Minister WI 10 submit II request 10 the
Secretary Of State to send instructions
TO Minister Conger 10 begin the nego'
tlatons ut once,
II Is probable that no immediate re-
sponse to the request for instructions
TO Minister Conger can be given, aa
Prince Chlng's request will have W be
laid before the president and sufficient
time given to consider the credentials,
MS well as the deslrabllty of proceed
ing ut once, Moreover, II Is likely
that Minister Conger's Judgment as to
when the actual negotiations should
open will govern to considerable eN'
tent. Whether Prince Chings request
has been made to other powers ns wen
as TO the United States Is not known
here, but In view OF the desire to have
Mr., Conger TO proceed vt once " Ia
probable that The Chinese ofliclnls are
ready to negotiate with the powers in
dlvidually or with them as u whole
through the medium Of commission
Among the names being mentioned
unofiicially as available in case 4 COM
mission Is determined upon to carry
forward the negotiations are President
Schurmun Of Cornell University, John
Barrett, late minister TO slam, and DR.
Hill, the first assistant Secretary OF
State,
London, Sep. 1s,--A special dispatch
from Shanghai says Li Hung Chang
has arrived ut Tlen Tsln.
Washington, Sep. ls,-The War de
partmcnt has received the following
cablegrOms from General ChOirGe;
"Taku (no date),-Adjutant General,
Washington; September 13, Russian
commander assures me he has ordered
repair material for Port Arthur, Val
GSyoStcck and United States, and nat
he feels assured railway will be re
paired IL two months, Need fifty dtorm
flags; later required for Chinese
houses to show our protection"
1t is thought at the War department
that the date, September 10, refers to
the time the message left Pcllln. The
railroad mentioned is between Tier
Tsin and pekln. The second dispatch
Is as follows:
"Taku (no dOte),-Adjutant General
Washlngton Pekm Sept, li,--EXpedi
tion Tien Tsin TO Tultu, thirty milei
southwark, two companies of Four
teenth infantry participated, Returned
Tien Tsn, slight opposition, Town de
stroyed by British troops; no casual
ties, Filed at cable office, G:20 p. N.
1jth.-Chaifee."
General Chafrce's cablegram, speak
ing of the Russian railroad construc
ton, Is regarded MS highly importnn
news in view Of the disclosure Of thu
purpose of the Russian government t
reconstruct the railroad from Tuku tC
Ticn Tsin, showing II is believed, tn,
expectation Of the Russian government
that Mt least some Russian force vii
be maintained ut Pekin during tn,
| winter,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
WOBBLY W0zCOTT.
Makes IA BifrcFcnt StauJ on the S.i,
yer Question In tie West Thau
i'm the East.
sPEEcH AT pnLLApELpnLA

SPEECH AT PHILADELPHIA,
"For us the time has come to give
fair notice to the worlu that we, too,
make gold our standard BY redecming
obligations in that metal.
"lhe logic of recent events, together
with the attempt of the democracy TO
drag down the question from its intcr-
national character has com.
PEELED our people to this settlement
of the problem and the recent action
of congress has eliminated the danger
which its further agitation menaced.
"The passage of this currency bill
" " marked the termination, for
ever final, of any sort of difference be-
tween the republicans Of the east and
the west growing out Of currency
problems"
SPEECH AT COLORADO SPRINGS.
"rhe republican party ever lives in
the hope that bimetallism will be cs-
tablished in the United States at a
fair commercial ratio, and that party
has done all in its power to bring such
an issue to pass"
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

Mansfield, o., Sep. 17.-Ephriam Bas
singer, an elder Of the church, headed
by Alexander Dowie, and two Dowie
converts, were driven out OF town yes,
terdoy. Bassinger was holding Il meet
ing at the home Of +. II, Lciby. Off
GERS went to the home and broke up
the meeting. Then they took the ell
der to the depot. A mob Of several
hundred followed them. The elder was
peIted with missiles. While the Off.
GERS were waiting for the train the
mob returned and got Leiby and
Frank Calvcr. The three were put or
the train and warned not to return,
Several times before have Dowitlcs
l.cen run out of this town,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
Beginning July lst.
G. A. WALKER, Agent
AtChisOn, Topeka & Santa Fe RR
Hutchinson, Kansas.
SANTA re Route Exrur,ioaa.

Summer tourist tickets on sale daily to
Pueblo, Colo. Sp'gs or Denver, at rate Of
$2l, dnal return limit October 3ift,
Detroit, Mich, one fare plus o., for
round trip, tickets on sale Aug. 25, 26,
and 9th, return limit Sept 8, return
limit will he extended TO Sept l4th,b
depositing ticket with joint ngn',
Homeseekers excursion dates June 49,,
July 3rd and 18th Aug. lth aud II.
For further information call on or ad-
dress. O. A. WALKER, Agent,
Santa Fe Route
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

Washington, Sep. 1s,-William w
RockhiIl, special commissioners Il
China, has left Shanghai and is now
on his way to Pekin by way of Talsu
Mr.. Rockhil was sent to China by the
president to make special report
upon the diplomatic complications. He
has been at Shanghai for some time
Should Mr.. Rockhill go direct to Pc
kin he will reach there about the same
time that Ii Hung Chang arrives.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
Excursions so rexss AMI hesOuta

ExcursIOns 90 CsTSs AMI tho9OutN
Are you contemplating g trip south
southeast or southwest2 Do youknow
that the Mo. Pac., in connection with
Q. r. l. T. Ry, at Wichita and dlrverg-
ing lines at TT. Worth is the best,
shortest and most pleasant route to
above mentioned territory Close
connections at all points, the splendid
equipment and good serv 'ce afforded
by their route make it to your interest
to investigate facilities offered by our
lines before starting on your journey
Call on or address. P.J.LIEMBACH,
AGt. Mo. Pac. Ry.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

The verdict given by the general public that
the Great Rock Island Route has the best din
ing car service in the world, will not bo dis
puted by patrons who have used this line.
Thousands of letters testify to this fact, A bot
ter meal cannot be secured in any hotel or res
taurant In the cities of New York or Chicago
than is served in the Rock Island dining cars.
A Ia carte on all cars; splendid lunch eeryed
on Colorado tIains for 80 cents
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

Bank Commissioner Briedenthal
sent stock subscription books for the
Kansas semi-centenniaI exposition
company to each state and private
bank in Kansas. The promoters Of
the exposition want to raise $4,000
from the sale of stock and they de-
cided to push the sale through the
state and private banks.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

YER Legislation was by many erro-
ueoualy attributed to the tariff act"
Hon, Jerry Ruek, secretary OF ag-
riculture during the Harrison admin
istratIon, also said, ON page B, report
of 1890:
''The recent legislation looking to
the restoration Of the blmct0llc
standard Of our currency, and the
consequent enhancement Of the value
of silver, has unquestlonnbly had
much to'do with the recent advance
of wheat In Russia and India, and
In the same degree reduced their pow
or OF competition, English gold WIS
formerly exchanged for cheap silver,
and wheat purchased with the cheaper
metal was sold In Great Britain for
gold, Much of this advantage Is lost
by the appreciation Of silver in these
countries, II is reasonable, there
fore, to expect much higher prices
for wheat than have been received
In recent years"
The following table for 1906 will
show the full effects on prices of the
repeal of that part OF the sherman
act designed TO expand money to
keep pnce with our ever-lncreaslng
trade ana productive industries, and
the efforts Of Legislative and admin
istrative acts designed to make
money dear and products cheap;
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
Unit OF farm prlce,.,S2 29.2 s, ,iO9, sol, u
ARrlcmliurAl pOpMlntlOn, Il 900 100.

Unit Of farm price, ,,2 29.2 ,tOS, ,bOl .b6l
Agricultural population, 2l0OO,OOO,
Farm value OF these three staples per
farmors family, Sa3b, gain OF SllB or over
one-half,
As n consequence OF this prosperity
industrial development and commercS
took great strides forward. Farmers
imported improved breeds OF live stock
by ship loads to improve their herdA
and focks. Inventors received new
inspiration. II was the era which pro-
duced the twine binder and other
great agricultural inventions. AS re-
Sult Of this rapid progress the Bland
law, being inelOstic, soon proved in
sufficient, and prices again began a
downward trend and the wheels OF
progress were again checked.
Unless money Is multiplied In ratio
TO the increase In the demands of in
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
MnkIng GInss.

The most ancient glass had exactly
the same component parts as that OF
to-day, and the processes used seem
to have been similar in all times.--N.
Y. Times.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20
ALL ABOUT MONEY.
EReeth Of Contraction and nSDanAioA
from the Viewpoint of the
American Farmer.

In 1878, the year Of the elimination
of the great depression caused by the
contraction OF the greenback and 9th
er currency and the demonetization Of
silver, we produced crops and sold for
prices us follows
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

dustry and commerce the effects are
the sSme us those following coutrac.
lion. The price level cannot remain
higher than the money level,
TO afford relief the republican con.
gressmcn in caucus led by Mai, Nc
Kinley resolved to give relief to the
farmers by the passage Of bill au.
thor2ing the free coinage of both gold
and silver on the ratio of l6 to ].
This bill passed the house, but
through the influence Of Senator John
Sherman failed to become law, but
"A compromise was effected known ms
the Sherman act, This act increased
money at the rate Of about Sl,500, GOO
a month. The notes issued represent
ing the silver dollars were also full
legal tender except when otherwise
stipulated in the contract, In the de-
bate in congress at this time William
Mckinley, now president of the Unit
ed States, said'
81 am for the largest use Of silver in
the currency of the country I would
not dishonor It, but would give il
equal credit and honor with gold and
would make no discrimination, but
would utilize both metals as money
and discredit neither want the
double standard"
The highly beneficial effects of this
relief measure may be seen in the adj
vance of the price Of the same three
staples, 1t will also be seen that this
advance in price was made in the face
of increased production.
We take the year 1850, Just prior
TO the act, and 1901, when it's in
fluences were beginning TO be felt,
as the basis of illustration:
Average Total
1889, Bushels, Farm Price, Farm Value
Corn ....2, IL, $4,000 50 2S,3 $597 9lS, ,S29
Dnfs %Gsat - s 7I5iSSS SSSSS s9$$ ~ vi @ 81 5S5 5
Unit of farm value, 81 200 S1,112 101, ,5i5
Farm population, 25,0OO 900.
Farm value Of these three staples per
farmers family, 5000 Loss compared With
1851, I,$llS; gain over 1878, five dollars per
family.
Average IOtuk
1891. Bushels. Farm Price. Farm Value
Corn ....,2,060, $4,000 80 4O.3 1886, ,439, 22S
wheat. 6l1,IS0,O0O S3.9 5l3472,7l1
Oats -" 7SS,S9iOOO 9l.5 2923l2,267
Unit farm price .,....$ 81 55.7 $1,5S2, ,224, ,2O6
Total farm population 26OO0,OO0.
Farm value of these three staples per
farmers family, 1902, Gain over 1899, $50
per family; loss compared with 1881, $3S per
family
In message to congress President
Harrison said of the beneficial effects
of the Sherman act
"The enlargement of our currency
by the silver bill undoubtedly gave
an upward tendency to trade and had
a marked effect on prices, but this
natural and desired effect of the sill
The war to free Cuba and the Phil
ippines has up to date cost the people
Of this country $404,O00,O00, and the
islanders are not yet free. That would
have paid for two fsthmus canals or
built irrigating works for all of the
dry land east of the Rocky mountains.
Costly luxury, this new imperial toy
of ours.
.p-su-,,-...u....vu, -
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

Unit Of farm value, q 1873 S03i Oo3

Unit OF farm Value..,N 1913 SD3i 3,b3J
Farm population 2S,OOO,00O.
Farm value OF these three staples per
farmers family yiO6, Loss compared with
1891, hS6 per family, Loss compared with
1851, ti00. or more than double. Loss Gom-
pared with the hard year OF 1873, s5l por fam
lily.
In the event of the repeal of the
note issue privilege OF the national
bank act, how can national notes be
substituted In circulationP
II might be accomplished by paying
Off the bonds. A better way, however,
would be to let the bonds remain, es-
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

Unit OF farm prlce,,uyn A,s 1861, llOS
Agricultural population about 2O,O0O,OO
Farm Ynlue Of these three staples per
daemeTa family, GlI.
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

In 1881, when the beneficial lnfIu'
ences OF the increase in the quantity
of money afforded by the Bland silver
law passed In 1873 had begun to be
felt we find the following remarkable
Increase In prices resulted,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-09-20

Farm value of these three staples per
farmers family, $500, Loss compared with
1851. .$l1S; gain over 1878, five dollars per
family.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
Senator McLauren.

Senator McLauren has been receiving some
thrusts in the newspapers Of this State be-
cause he had the courage to vote right on
ratifying the Paris treaty ofpeace. by which
the United States acquired Porto Rico and
other Islands.
While we have heard comparatively few OF
our people speak on the subject yet we do
not now recollect to have heard anybody ex.
press himself as opposed to the possession Of
the islands. Just now Senator McLauren
seems to fill bigger place in the minds OF
the people than any one else, and is more
thoroughly endorsed than ever before. He
has earnest supporters hereabout, and we do
not remember of having heard single man
say that he was opposed to his reelection,
while. If we err not, every man who has men,
toned his name would support his re.elec-
tion. Senator Tillman in his thrust at his
associate in the Senate, has added nothing to
his own laurels, but his course has evoked
pronounced and unequlyocal endorsement OF
Senator McLauren.
1t may be mere accident that all we should
hear is on one side OF the discussion of Sena-
tor McLauren, and 1t Is barely possible that
there is q strong opposition to him Of which
we have not heard. but we give 1t as our opin.
ion that If a test OF the public sentiment OF
this county was taken Senator McLauren
need have no fear whatever OF the result.
The fact is, Senator McLauren voted right
on the ratification Of the treaty of peace, and
1t Is as certain as any human event can be
that the public sentiment will sooner or later
sustain the act. When Senator McLauren
shall come before the people for reelection.
two years hence, It will be seen that the pub
lie sentiment will be with McLauren, and as
solid as possible on the subject of holding to
our newly acquired territory.
In saying this, we would not disparage the
ability or the sincerity OF Senator Tillman.
The people will return him to the Senate, de-
spite the TACT that he is fighting losing game.
The people will not follow him in any effort
to repudiate the action of the government in
taking possession Of Porto Rico and the other
islands.
In this instance, as in the case of previous
acquisitions OF territory. many good men
were opposed to the extension Of the territory,
but the people to-day, like the people on occa-
sion Of former additions of territory, are set
tling down in the conviction that the expau-
sion in this instance is right. and that they
would sustain the government in holding on
to all the territory over which our flag floats.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
Labor Trouble.

Our friends in the Greenwood Cotton Mills
are onfronted with the question as to who
shall run the mills-the owners and officers, or
the operatives.
The officers are contending for the right to
conduct the business in their own way, and
claim the right to employ or discharge whom
they please.
The operators think they we're acting in
their own best interests by organizing a
Textile Union, and are perfectly conscien-
tious In their course.
The question now Is, will the members OF
the Textile Union Insist upon arraying them
selves against the wishes of their employers.
and will the employers consent to be gov
erned by the operatives in the mill?
Any division or schism between employees
and employer is to be regretted. Their in
terests are not antagonistc.
Up 10 this time the operatives and the Of
flcers OF the mills have been getting along
nicely together, and the drawing Of lines be.
tween them must be Injurious to all the par
ties IN interest.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14

DO not fail TO see the line OF Christmas
goods before buying at Speeds. .... ..
The place to get what you want and have 1t
delivered at your home promptly ring phone
Is Speeds drug store.
Our candles, bon bons and chocolates can:
not be beaten anywhere. Registers and
Huylers' in great variety. The Speed Drug
Company.
Call ct The Speed Drug Co: If You wish to
see the largest stock OF drugs in AobeVille.
The Speed Drug Co. offer some bargains In
stationery. A very large stock of tablets,
pens ink. box paper ana peGci,s ~ ,b ~ieage, iage,
wood blue paper and white lnK ls the latest
thing.
Gail and see us Our friends are always
Welcome. They can learn something to their
advantage at The speed Drug Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
Electric Lights.

The work of putting electric lights In our
stores and private dwellings goes merrily on,
and Mr.. Longs boiler and engine are taxed to
their capacity. Everything looks bright for
the enterprlsing young gentlemen who are
putting in the lights. The Press and Banner
expects to put in lights, and counts on run
ming the presses by electric power. Mr.. G. G.
Sayer is the general manager, and, ii you
want electricity for any purpose, call on him.
His office is over The Speed Co. Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14

The account Of the "deer hunt in Arkansas
is not so very different from the "bear hunt
in South Carolina" 1t will be recollected
that the Press and Banner gave, two weeks
ago, some of the particulars OF bear hunt In
santuo, and we;believe the "deer hunt In Ar
kansas" would be a companion piece, and 30
we present the same to our readers.
Our fellow-townsman, Mr.. ]. Hayne McDill.
who lead the bear hunting party, says that
the hunt was no joke, as far as he was con :
cerned. He was In dead earnest, and II the
powder In his gun would have produced suf-
ficient energy to land the lead into the hide
ofthe hunted animal, he would have killed
any bear that should have been indiscreet
enough to come within the range Of his vis'
ion. The bear kept out OF sight, and as the
close season was over Mr. MoDil and his
party looked after the partrldges.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
What About a Warehouse?

Nearly every town In this State has ware
house. Is there any reason why AooeVllIe
should not furnish good and safe place 10
store cotton? Those. planters who have
stored cotto this year have made at least ten
dollars bale. While 1t Is true that cotton
may go down, and does 60 down as often as 1t
goes up, yet there are times when farmers
prefer not to sell, and would like TO take the
chances at getting the higher price which
comes so often about planting time. small
warehouse would not incur heavy expenses,
and might be worth something to the stock
holders as well as profitable to the planters.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
Must be Some Mistake.

The unanimlty " ith which the Democrats
In Congress have voted right on the question
of q tariff on commerce between Porto Rico
and the balance of the United States Is truly
astonishing. AS rule the Democrats In
great mum bers vote on the wrong side OF the
tariff question, but they are all right as 10
tariff between Porto Rico and .the other por-
tions of the United States. The vote In the
House of Representatives was very close, but
the Republicans out voted the Democrats. In
the Senate 1t is hoped the Democrats and the
dissenting Republicans may kill the bill.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
SWEET SINGER
The Audience Went WILD Over Miss
TaggarCs Singing In Greenville. "
Green Vile News

Green lille News ..
With such decided success was each number
rendered 1t would be unfair TO single out any
one participant for special mention, but IL
might be pardonable to direct attention TO tAe
vocal solo OF Miss Mamie Taggart. as she Is
new pupil. and as she has brought into the
modulateu voice. The audience went wild
over her singing and made repeated persist
ent attempts to get an encore, but OF course
this was refused. 1t is believed that she has
In her the making of great singer, such
great success has she achieved with 30 little
training. J.. ~
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
y JOB OFFICE.

Editor Moore OF the HOnea Path
ChrOnical Prepared to- do Job
Printing.
Editor Moore of the Honea Path Chronicle
was in town yesterday, buying a job press,
and he will henceforth be able to do job
printing in a most satisfactory manner. II
the merchants and business men OF the town
will give him proper encouragement he Will
make 1t to their Interest 10 give him their
orders. ..,-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
e. MORSE!

Smiths Dry Goods and Mil
linery have "P. NJ" corsets
with cork protected rust
proof clasps from 75c. to
$1.50, and will be pleased to
have you try them, and will
refund money if not satisfied.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
On the Gornsr,Next to Far1ner sanA. j
You will ira Ball and
Socket Gar ment listener at
Smiths Dry Good and Mill 4 /.
merry. n. ss; 4 = 4


Little River lots NJ. ri
For the last few days we h4xe had spring
weather, and the gardens an being planteGtE
Sunday was q beautifnl Nv tgH presching,
and ali the dry weather, ,Chrilff& turned out
in full force. Rev. Jones pre&ched IN exeels
lent sermon at Buffalo. .,,s I! ,.yS 81
are spending the week IND lie 4 II - -
Miss Ellen Morrah is spoHd W ne time
With her sister. Mrs. S.sIi. IS SSs
Miss StalIa Bradley Isl lat home on
Long Cane. sick witht mum mpss #
Mr.. s. II. Tabert, oE EsS1pf1x % has
been quite sick fos sone AZ fnPc1 amss ~
proved. go ST 81. ~
schools In about fourY< az 81 II. ss:l.s ID
at Wilmington on Sat4f ~ y
Miss Emma Wardi4D e6pfng h0pge'row
during the absence o1 thet.S g, ~ "
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14

When you are out shopping
be sure and stop in at Smiths
Dry Goods and Millinery.
You will find prices to suit
you. and goods to interest
you &
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-03-14
Amos b. Morse,s Locals.

Amos b. Morse's Locals.
Just received q, good lot of seed corn "Gold.
en- Dent" white Dent and Hickory King"
also seed potatoes and all kinds OF small
seeds, Including watermelon netted nutmeg,
flower seed, &c.
A big variety Of flower pots, all sizes.
Lamp chimneys in abundance. No. 2
crimped top, Sc. Rochester No. 2, l0c, for
Csc. Large size Rochester for stores and
halls zoe, 3 for soc. Lantern globes lOc, . for
Csc.
A nice assortment OF apples and oranges.
Try "Broman.gel.on" and you will want
more Of 1t. The most delicate jelly prepara-
tiOn.