The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, September 05, 1896, Image 1
CONTAINS ALL THE NEWS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMAICW TWFLVE rAGES84 COLUMNS. SCKANTON, PA., SATURDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER , 189B. TWO CENTS A COPY. Sic if Igl Class Hosiery BEGINNING THURSDAY, ScPT. 3. A Word Of Explanation. Conditions with which we are nil more or lews familiar have com pletely upset all the calculations of Importers. There Is a widespread craze for low-priced goods and deal ers In fine, foreign-made hosiery llnd theniHelves generally loaded down with big stocks and heavy obliga tions, and little cash to meet them. Hanks will no longer discount paper readily, and when hard pinched for money there is but one thing left for the Importer, and that Is to find a Arm that has the ready cash to help him out in exchange for goods on the best terms he can make with them. Thse facts explain why we nre enabled to offer such extraordinary values, for these are the conditions under which we bought the goods. .We may add that the goods offered below are with one exception exactly the same as regular numbers we carry In stock, and the figures we bought them at are lower than those asked by the manufacturers In Kurope, as we know by expe rience. Lot Ladies' Silk Hose. Hermsdorf stainless black, 60 gauge fine, warranted not to creek or turn green- All sizes. Guaran teed value, 90c. Sale price, 4 Sc. - Sale Price, 48c. Lot Ladles' Rembrandt Hose. Better known as drop stttcb ribbed hose, warranted all silk and Herms dorf stainless blacks, 60 gauge fine, and extra long. A bargain at 90c. Sale Price, 48c. Lot Ladles' Lisle Hose. Btainless black high-spliced heels and toes, CO gauge tine, and male from the celebrated Maco or Egyp tian farms. Fully worth 40c. Sale Price, 19c. Lot Engrain Lisle Hose. Hermsdorf dye, drop stitch rib, extra goods, at Mc, all season, and at that they are a matchless value. Sale Price 29c. Lot Embroidered Hose. 40 large Hermsdorf dyed black rot ton hose, plain or drop stitch, with prettily embroidered boot. All sises for women. Usually sold for 60c., Sale Price, 25c. Lot Maco Yarn Hose. Absolutely fast coirs, with polka dots, produced by the new extract ing process. Fine gauge and very fashionable. Usually 60c., Sale Price 25c. Lot Split Feet Hose. Guaranteed real Maco or Egyp tian yarns, Hermsdorf fast blacks, 60 gauge line. Full regular made, MPllt soles. A popular number at Sale Price, 25c. Lot White Feet Hose. Prime fnst black, fine gauge gen uine Egyptian yarns, extra long, double heels and toes white feet. Hume an our special 35c. goods, Sale Price, 25c. Lot Out-Side. Hose. Extra sizes for those who like com. fort and case. Improved elastic tops, stainless Hermsdorf dyes and a very fine gauge. Same quality and make, bring Mc. dally, Sale Price 25c. Lot Imported Hose. Stainless black, white feet, full gauge, best ladies' stocking on the market for 25c., Sale Price, 17c. Lot Men's Half Hose. Full gauge, pretty silk embroider ies, Hermsdorf dyes In blftlc or tan. This is guarnteed a full 60c. quality and sells dally for that figure. Sale Price, 25c See Our Windows. They will interest you. . GLOBE WAREHOUSE LI HUNG CHANG AT WASHINGTON The Chinese Statesman Inspects the Seat of Government. ' NO ONE TO RECEIVE THE DIPLOMAT The iitor Wants to Ascend toe Washington Xonamentlnquired Whether the Air Was Good and If There Was nn ElevatorPleaed with Itelics of National Interest. Washington, Sept. 4. Before the sun rose on the Capital City LI Hung Chang had arisen and was making ready for a day of sight-seeing. He passed a restful night In the sumptuous quar ters provided for him at the Arlington and called for his first repast at 5:IW o'clock. This was a very light break fast, made up of gruel, coffee and a few condiments. At 8 the formal break fast was served, and within half an hour thereafter the ambassador wus ready for the duties of the day. The arrangement of the programme had been left by General ltutrer entirely In the hands of LI Hung Chang himself, and while the points of Interest that It was thought he might be pleased to see were suggested to him, no attempt was made to urge his fancy. The general manager of the new elec tric railroad between Washington and Mount Vernon, who was early on hand, held In readiness a special train In case LI should care to take a morning visit to the tomb of Washington, but after some discussion among the suite the Chinese decided to go llrst to the capi tol and reserve the Mount Vernon pil grimage for another time. Ex-Secretary Foster, knowing the habit of early rising of the earl, called at the Arlington before breakfast was over, and accompanied the distin guished visitor during the morning's ride. Before 8 o'clock the start was made. LI Hung Chang, who Is averse to the slightest exertion in the way of walking, availed himself of the red plush-covered sedan chair for the small journey from his private apartments to the curbstone, and he was borne by four stalwart colored men. supplied by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. He was seated with Mr. Foster, and his extensive suite, with the exception of the menials, who remained at the hotel, being seated in carriages, the party drove rapidly through the crisp morning air to the capltol. AT THE CAPITOL LI Hung Chang's party reached the capital about 9.20 and remained there less than an hour. There had been very brief notice of the Intention of the distinguished visitor to inspect the law making edifice. No preparation was made for his reception. He was con ducted to the office of the ergant-at- arms, where he waa presented to Col onel R. J. Bright. From this point he was escorted in succession to the marble room, the president's room, the senate chamber, the supreme court quarters, the rotuiir da. congressional library and the hall of the house of representatives. Very little time was given to any of these halls, and when he had rested for a few minutes In the house, the viceroy demanded to be taken to his carriage in order not to be late at an engagement which he had made with the Chinese minister for 10.30. Ex-Secretary Fos ter, who acted In the capacity of guide, during the tour in the capltol, made an effort to prevail upon Li to visit the new library building, telling him that it was the finest building In the city. "Is It finished?" Lt asked, and when told .that lt was not, he declined to make the Inspection. He appeared to take more Interest in the Librarian Mpofford than in his books, and spent very llttl time In the old library. Mr. Spofford when presented, told his vis itors that the library contained 760.000 book'', of which of about six hundred were Chinese works. "How old are you?" Li asked Mr. Spofford. anil upon being told the librar ian's age, he said: "You have many books In your head." "More out of It," responded Mr. Spofford. to which the Chinese dignitary replied with a deprecatory gesture which required no Interpretation. Earl LI gave a great deal atention to the life-size painting of Washington. He demanded from his interpreter a long explanation of the mammoth pict ure in the rotunda, which depicts Washington resigning his commission, asking many questions concerninir it. He also appeared to enjoy the view from the west front Of the capltol, look ing down Pennsylvania avenue and commanding the Washington monu ment. He expressed a desire to ascend the monument, asking if the air was good, if there was any elevator. LI left hie chair only while examining the pictures in the rotunda. SECRETARY FOSTER'S DINNER. At seven o'clock Earl LI came down to the elaborate dinner tendered in his honor by ex-Secretary Foster. Be sides the host and the viceroy, the fol lowing guests sat down: His Excel lency Li Chung Fungy-Hrwt .on- of the viceroy: Secretary Lo Feng Lun, LI Chung Sou, second son of the viceroy; Dr. Irwin and Dr..-Mark medical at tendants; the Chinese minister," Vang Yu; the Mexican minister, Senor Ro ptero; Secretary Carlisle, Secretary Lamnnt, Secretary Francis, Justice Harlan, Governor Lowndes, of Mary land; Qeneral Miles, General Ruger, Assistant Secretary Kockhill, Mr. E. B, Drew, (Chinese customs),. General Jas. H. Wilson, of New York; Dr. W. W. Johnston, of Washington. - The floral decorations wer superb and during the repast the United States band, under special orders from the navy depart ment, gave a serenade rendering among other numbers the Chinese na tional air, a Chinese prologue by Morel II, Fanciullls Chinese march and other melodies recognized by Earl LI. At the conclusion of the dinner. Gen eral Foster made a few remarks in which he felicitously expressed the great pleasure of hla countrymen, in cluding the representatives of the gov ernment growing out of the vic eroy's ' visit to the capital and other cities and their . regrets that his excellency's urgent du ties have mads bis visit so short. Now that he was to depart on the Ions' Jour ney across the continent and ocean everyone desired to wish him good health and happiness and a long life of further usefulness to his country and the world. L IHUNG'S SPEECH. Li Hung Chang responded through his interpreter in a written speech which met with much applause. He said: "In acknowledging the hospitality ex tended to me by my 'Old friend, Hon. J. W. Foster, I have to thank him for af fording me an opportunity before my departure from the capltol of this coun try to renew once more the sincere ex pression of gratitude and thankfulness to the American government and citi zens for the welcome and reception of fered to me as representative of my au gust master, the Emperor of China, and the personification of the Chinese em pire. Since the establishment of our treaty relations there have always been evidences of good friendship between our two countries, but all these evi dences I dare say have been eclipsed by the cordiality and warmth displayed by the American government and citizens In welcoming and receiving my special mission. Though I regret that my time does not allow me to make a longer sojourn In this country, as I wish in or der to appreciate more fully the accom plishments and progress of the United States or America as a nation, I could not help during my brief visit here to be struck and impressed by the liberty and freedom enjoyed by the people, by the welfare and prosperity in their In dustrial and commercial pursuits, by the characteristics of their classical, his torical, philosophical and poetical liter ature, by the manner of application of the scientific discoveries and Inventions for promoting the happiness of man kind and by the display of their artis tic taste In the architecture of the pub He buildings, sculpture and paintings of historical figures and facts which my old friend J. W. Foster has been kind enough to show me. "These impressions I will carry home, not only as augmentations to my store of knowledge of the fruits of western modern civilization, but as the means or enlightening the millions I represent, inculcating the Introduction of these very means and ends or civil ization Into China, and amalgamating the oldest civilization or the far east with the- most modern of the extreme west. 1 have only one word to add, that the Hon. J. W. Foster has to me. In his manifold abilities, rendered most valuable assistance In China's most critical moments. America, whether as a government, or as Individuals, Is to China a friend In need, so she Is to her a friend In deed. "Gentlemen, I propose the toast to the friend of China Hon. J. W. Fos ter." The banquet proper which began at fi.30 closed at s o'clock, but Li Hung Chang remained till 9.15 conversing with these present. He drank sparing ly of champagne uring the banquet, and ate a little Ice cream, but touched no solid food. From the time the plates were removed he appeared In a most talkative mood and asked innumerable questions. When he left the banquet hall he was assisted to the elevator by hla assistants, and upon .reaching his apartments retired for the night. His programme for tomorrow Includes a vlst to the money vaults of the treas ury, and to the executive departments generally, and to the Washington monument. At three o'clock a trip to Mount Vernon is In order. He has or dered a magnificent floral piece to be placed on Washington's tomb. COMMANDER CLARKSON. Officers Elected at the Grand Army Encampment at St. Paul--Sketch of the Chief. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 4. The G. A. H. encampment adjourned sine die after electing and Installing the following of ficers: Commander-in-chief. Major Thaddeus S. Clarkson, of Omaha; senior vice-commander. Adjutant General Mullen, or Minnesota; Junior vice-commander, Charles W. Buckley, or Ala bama; surgeon general, A. E. Johnson. of the department of the Potomac; chap- lain-in-ehfer, tlev. Mark B. Taylor, of Massachusetts. Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson, the new commander-in-chief, was born at Get tysburg, Pa in 1840. He was educated three miles from the battlefield of An tletuni. He enlisted April iti, 1861, with in two hours after the appearance of President Lincoln's cull for 73,000 men for three mouths. In company of the First Illinois artillery. He went to Cairo, served under General Grant there, re-enllsted for the war July 1C, 1S61, was promoted December 1, 18til, to adjutant of the Thirteenth Illinois cav alry, served with that regiment and on the staff of General John W. Davidson, participating in the battles with that command on the inarch to Helena and Little Rock, Ark. He was assigned to command it during the Arkansas cam paign. He assisted in raising the Third Arkansas cavalry of union white men, was promoted to major and commanded the regiment until nearly the close or the war. In 1862 he was married to Mary Beecher Matterson and has five children. He has been on the executive committee of the national council of ad ministration, G. A. R for three con secutive years, was elected department commander of Nebraska by acclama tion In 1890. He Is also commander of the Ijoyal Legion of Nebraska. TRIPLE HANGINQ. Two Negroes and a White Xn Ei cruted in Texas. . Paris, Tex.; Sept. 4. George L. Wheel er, white, and Silas Leo and Hickman Freeman, colored, convicted in the Federal court for the eastern district of Texas for crimes in the Indian terri tory; were hanged this morning. At the request of Wheeler he was hanged alone and mounted the gallows firmly. The trap was sprung at 11.16 and he was pronounced dead at 11.36. The negroes mounted the gallows at 12.08. The trap was sprung at 12.12 and they were cut down fifteen minutes later. All three necks were broken. Freeman was remarkably cool, while Lee nearly broke down. Seal Poachers Cnptarrd. Washington, Sept. ' 4. Captain Bhoe maker, chief of the revenue cutter ser vice, has received a telegram stating that the revenue cutter Perry, Captain) Smith, had captured three schooners, one Amer ican and two British, sealing in prohib ited area in Bering sea. The schooners were the Alnoka sod Beatrice, British, and the Joseph G. THE GOLD TICKET SUnS MR. HANNA Palmer-Buckner Combination Is Sura to Weaken Bryan. MAJOR M'KINLEY'S MANY CALLERS lie Will Malt Two Speeches to the Visiting Delegations from Pena s)lvaniaPrimrose and West Were Among the VisitorsCheering Greetings from East and West. Cleveland, Sept. 4. National Repub lican Chairman Hanna, in an Inter view, said concerning the result of the Indianapolis Democratic Gold Stand ard convention: "I think the action or the convention will be of assistance to us. Senator Palmer Is a strong, re liable man and has a heavy following among the Democrats of Illinois. His nomination following; that of a gold standard Democrat tor governor in that state will weaken the forces or the other Democrats In Illinois very mater ially." "How about Mr. Buckner?" "The nomination or Mr. Buckner will also do good. He Is strong- in Kentucky and throughout the South, and will help us very much." Regarding; the Vermont election, Mr. Hanna said: "The result of the state election in Vermont makes it appear that the oeople exercised sound, sober sense In dealing with the questions at Issih, and showed their temper toward the Chlcago'platform. It Indicates 'that the people as a whole will repudiate that platform." Mr. Hanna leaves here this evening for Chicago. ACTIVITY AT CANTON. Canton, O., Sept. 4. -The- delegations from Pennsylvania promise to be so large tomorrow that Major McKlnley has decided to make two speeches in stead of one as it was at llrst contem plated doing'. The first speech will be made about 1:30 In the morning to the delegation from Beaver county. The second speech will be about half past three to the Pittsburg labor dele gation. This evening two more dele gations have wired Major McKlnley asking him if he could receive them. The Commercial Traveler of Pittsburg and vicinity have asked to come on September 19, and the Republican clubs of New Albany have notified Ma jor McKlnley that they have arranged to come that duy. An effort will be made to arrange another date for the travelling men so that Uiey may have the day for themselves. 'Among Major MuKlnley's callers to day was Col. W. A. Btambaugh of Kan sas, who Is making a few Republican speeches In this state. Col. Btambaugh says the Republicans And sound money Democrats have a hard fight on In Kansas, but that If they work diligent ly and Intelligently they will carry the state for McKlnley by more than 10,000. Editor L. P. Hunt, of Mankato, Minn., was another caller. He recognized the fact that the; Itepubllcans have no walkover In Minnesota, but assured Major McKlnley that sound money sen timent was training ground every day and that It would prevail. Messrs. Primrose and West, the min strel men, tailed on Major McKlnley this afternoon and were pleasantly re ceived. They told a number of amus ing stories and Invited Major McKlnley lo see their performance. The fol lowing dispatch received this after noon was read with satisfaction by Major McKlnley: Xew York. Sept. 4. To Hon. William McKlnley, Canton, O.: The business men of tlioadway. from Seventeenth to Twenty-third streets, will unfurl today an American flag bearing the names of McKlnley and Hoburt In every block. We wish you could honor the event with your presence. Accept our best wishes for your election by an overwhelm ing majority. William V. Montague. General Coxey made a free silver speech on the court house steps to 200 Populists and Bryan Democrats this evening. Mr. Coxey and Carl Browne are two of the most enthusiastic and persistent free silver advocates In Ohio. BRYAN AT CHICAGO. Democratic Campaign Opens in Knrni'St in the Windy 4'itr. Chicago, Sept. 4. With the arrival of Mr. Bryan In Chicago today the cam paign on the part of the Democrats opens In earnest. An important confer ence was In session during- the after noon attended by Mr. Bryan and the following members of the national com mittee: Senator Jones, D. J. Campau, of Michigan; A. C. Hlnes and Governor Altgeld, of Illinois; Governor Stone, or Missouri; Major McConville, of Ohio; Johnson, of Kansas: 'Wall, of Wiscon sin, and Secretary Walsh, of Iowa. While the leaders of the Democratic party were not Inclined to talk for pub lication, or to say what would be done at the meeting this afternoon. It some how leaked out that beyond all doubt it Is tbe most Important conference which has so far been held. It simply means that a most vigorous campaign Is to be Inaugurated In this state and also in the states of Ohio. Indiana and Michigan. Mr. Bryan will go to Milwaukee tomor row, where he will make two speeches, returning to this city Saturday night On Sunday the -candidate will remain luletly .at his home. Monday he will address the Building Trades' Council and members of Trades' Unions at Sharpshooters' Park. BARDSLEY PARDON CASE Reasons That Prompted the Board to Recommend His Release. Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. 4. Ex-City Treasurer John Bardsley, of Philadel phia, will be a free man In a few days unless the governor shall decide other wise. The state board of pardons to day unanimously recommended a par don for Mr. Bardsley, and gave the rea sons which led to that conclusion. In Its reasons the board simply gives a history of the case and cites the rea sons for Bardsley's pardon filed on De cember 18, 1896 that the sentence was excessive, he has been sufficiently pun ished, his Inability to pay was the result of bank failures, he assisted In every way to make reparation, he rendered valuable public services since his con finement, hi assistance has been Tain able to the city and he Is aged and de clining in health. The pardon board also says In Its rec. ommendatlon: "This was his first of fense, and for nearly twenty-five years previously he had been an honored cltl aen of Philadelphia, and in many ways had rendered valuable services to said city. He was considered an authority on all questions of finances. He was frequently called Into the courts by the Judges as to questions affecting the city's legal obligations, and perhaps no other man before or since was accorded the privilege and honor to Instruct the court and councils upon questions of municipal law and finance." WINNERS AT SEA GIRT. Sergeant Dolan, of the1 New York National Guard Is StiU Champion of the United States. State Camp, Sea Girt, N. J Sept. 4. Sergeant T. J. Dolan, of the Twelfth regiment. New York National Guard, is still military champion shot of the United States. Today he held Jiis own against all comers and there were 33 crack marksmen competing. Lieut. V. C. Wilson, Georgia, tied his score, but Dolan Is still champion, tbe match hav ing been awarded to him by reason of his having made a larger score at 600 yards, the long range, than Wilson. The military championship of the United States is awarded to the winner of the presidential medal. The match is divided Into two stages. The first stage was on the 200 and 300 yards ranges, ten shots each, and was open to all members of the army, navy and national guard of any state. Only the five prize winners of the first stage were entitled to shoot in the final or second stage. Three men tied on the 200 yard range Huddleson and Young, of Washington, and Austin, of Georgia, each scoriug 42. Wilson, of Georgia, made a score of 46, placing him four points ahead of all competitors, i Dolan scored only 41 points on the 500 yard range. Young, Huddleson, Austin and Dolan each scored 4S,and again Wil son scored 4ti, retaining his lead. At the close of the match the score stood: Dolan K. Wilson K8, Huddle son 178, Austin 176. Young 162. Dolan was awarded the match under rules of the national rllle association, providing that the greater score made on the longer range In case of tie should win. The Wimbeldon cup match will be competed for tomorrow. This is thtt last and one of the most Important events of the week. The contestants must fire twenty-five shots at the &00 and 600 yards ranges each, and the win ner will get the privilege oi holding the Wimbeldon trophy for a year, after giv ing a bond for Its value, S500, to the adjutant general of the national guard of his stale. The reception to the governor ar ranged for tonight was declared off. The governor could not remain at the camp tonight, having; to attend to offi cial business. MONTANA BANK FAILURE. The First National of Helena Goes to the W all. Washington, Sept. 4. Acting Comp troller Collin was today advised of the failure of the First National bank of Helena, Mont. This bank is one of tbe largest In the west. ex-Governor Haus er being its president. The liabilities are stated at $3,458,000 as follows: Capi tal. iSOO.000; surplus prollts, $208,000; due other banks, $::5.000; bills payable, $125,000; Individual deposits, $2,30.OO0. Hank Examiner Flynn has been placed in charge of the bank. Its fail ure is due to the Inability of its of ficers to realize on Its assets. KERR WILL STUMP THE STATE He Also Prophesies the Election of Mr. Sibley. Washington, Sept. 4. The congres sional Democratic campaign committee announces that Hon. James Kerr will take the stump In Pennsylvania, begin ning at Cleartleld. When aked 'about the Krie, Pa congressional district, Mr. Kerr said that Mr. Sibley would certain ly be elected. Similar advice as to the Erie district was received at Democratic headquar ters today from Frank J. Thomas.chair man of the Democratic committee, Meadville, Pa Alton Taken to Williamsport. Philadelphia. SW. 4. Tn the Vnlted States district court today JudKe Butler granted a warrant of removal to take Kred Allen to Wllllumsport for the purpose of standing trial on the charge of having In his possession counterfeit moidds and utensil and spurious- fiity-ccnt and one dollar coins. Allen was arrested In this city und the matter came up on a writ of habeas corpus. Treasury Gold ''enerve. Washington, Sejt. 4. The treasury gold reserve at the close of business today stood at S102.2U1.114. The withdrawals of gold at New York toduy were $125,000. T1IK NEWS THIS MOBMNtJ. Weather Indlalcatlons Today I Fair; Followed by Showsrs; 1 LI Hung Chang at Washington. Oold Ticket Suits Mr. Hanna. Commander Clarkson. Big Keceptlon for Palmer; 2 Is Hydrophobia a Myth? Sheriff's Sales. 3 (Local) Singing Society's Grand Fes tival. Two Boy Runaways. That West Mountain Bab. 4 Editorial. Comments of the Press. 5 f Local) Efforts to Save Boschino. Mr. Boland Jumps Into the Saddle. Liquor Men's Plans. ( Social News and Gossip. Church Doings and Religious Talk, 7 Suburban News. Market and Stock Reports, S Base Ball and Other 8 porta. Musical Notes. McKlnley's First Weighty Speech. Just Beyond Our Northern Border. 10 CBtory) "A Venesuelan Revolution.1 Among the Churches. 11 Y Waig Selsnlg A Phethau. TO Maks Trains Oo 10S Miles an Hour. 11 New Op and Down the Valley. BIG RECEPTION FOR SENATOR PALMER The Third Party Presidential Candidate la (Uvea an Ovation. GREETED WITH SHOWERS OF ROSES He Is Also Uiven a Bide la a Carriage Drawa by Four Black Horses While One Thousand Citizens Follow on FootNoa-Prtiaa Expression of Uood Will. Splngfleld, 111.. Sept 4. An Informal but hearty reception was given United States Senator John M. Palmer on his return home from Indianapolis, where he was nominated for 4 he presidency as the candidate of the National Dem ocratic party. Although the reception was under the auspices of the local sound money Democratic ulub it was non-partisan In Its nature. Senator and Mrs. Palmer were met at Illopolls by a committee of cltisens of all parties. As the nominee stepped from the train he was showered with roses thrown by the ladies on the platform and the compliment was gracefully acknowledged by him, the party waa taken in two carriages each drawn by four magnificent black horses and fol lowed by about 1.000 cltisens marching behind the watch factory band, pro ceeded to General Palmer's residence, where State Senator N. P. Stoumway in a few appropriate words welcomed the nominee In the ruune of his neighbors and congratulated him upon his nom ination. General Palmer responded very briefly saying that he felt that this demonstration In bis honor was a purely non-partisan expression of neighborly regra-rd and not even his nomination at Indianapolis was so pleasing to hlnv. he felt, he said, that he had been appointeda leader by a rep resentative gat hating and to uphold a principle very dear to him. After a hearty three cheers, the crowd dispersed. CONFIDENCE INCREASING. Heavy Imports of Gold Have Put an End to Monetary Anxiety. Stocks Boomlof. New York, Sept. 4. R. O. Dun & Co. will say tomorrow in their Weekly Re view of Trade: Failures for the week have been 334 In the United States against 186 last year, and 31 in Canada against 38 last year. There is a dlxtlnct inorease of confidence, due largely to the continu ing and heavy Imports of gold, which have put an end to monetary anxiety, and also the political events, which are closely watched. While It does not yet start more mills and factories than are closing for want of work, it crops out In heavy speculative purchases ot pig iron, wool, and some other materials, by ex perienced men who believe that a re vival of business is not far off, and for the first time In nearly two months a slight upward turn appears, in prices of manufactured products. The same spirit appears In speculation. Stocks rose an average of $2.08 for railways and$3.01 for trusts, with considerable covering of shorts. Wheat had suddenly risen a week ago, but reacted with better crop news until Thursday, when another advance came of one rent, making the net decline for the week 1 centi. Western receipts cntlnued large, 5.215,706 bushels for the week against 4.550,104 last year, making the increase slnce July 1 about 12,000,000 or it per cent. Atlantic exports are also large, flour Included, 2,032,963 bushels against 1.347,352 last year, and since July 1, 19.370.fiul bushels against 11.315,645 last year, a gain of 69 per cent. Gloomy stories find little support in such re turns. Corn has) reached at Chicago the lowest point ever touched, 20 cents in 1861, and has a era. in broken all records here, declining to 25 cents, at which lt closed. October cotton fell to S7.S7 cents, but with revival of confidence rose to $8.G0, although the prospect Is clearly more favorable than some weeks ago. Estimates are still very wide apart. The New Orleans exchange puts the last crop at 7,157,364 bales, whereas official and unofficial predictions a year ago were 400,000 to 600,000 bales smaller. Afler many weeks of decline, so that the average of prices for iron and its products was the lowest since early last year, prices have started up a shade. Heavy speculative purchases of Bes semer at the west and of southern iron here, the latter mainly by New Yorkers at 56.40 for No. 2 and $5.90 for grey forge, have so strengthened the market that Bessemer at Pittsburg emmands $11.25 and grey forge $9.60. The various associations have not reduced prices, believing that . lt would not stimulate demands at present, which is extremely narrow and as yet shows no improve ment. HOPEFUL JOE BLACKBURN. He Does Not Think tbe Indianapolis Convention Amounts to Much. Chicago, Sept. 4. Senator J. C. S. Blackburn, who ia leading the silver forces laK,entut-KX'..is Jn Chicago today to consult with Chairman Jones and the big men of the Democracy. The sena tor does not think the Indianapolis con vention amounts to much and does not hesitate to say so, although he declares that by the nomination of Buckner, Kentucky politics becomes the most complicated in the union. "Of course," he declares, "Kentucky will be found solidly for Bryan In No vember, but the local conditions In my state are complicated by the Indian apolis ticket, and I am going home in order to master all the details." Steamship Arrivals. New Tork, Sept. 4. Arrived: Augusta Victoria, from Hamburg; St: Paul, from Southampton; Taormlna, from Hamburg; Campania, from Liverpool; lslund, from Copenhagen. Sailed: H. H. ileler, for Bremen: State of California, for Glasgow. Arrived out: Fulda, at Genoa; Virginia, at Swlnemunde, Sept. 1. Sailed for New York: Furs Bismarck, from Southamp ton; Werra, from Naples; Ethiopia, from Movllle. Olsnf teasl Tor Congrevs. Harlsburg, Pa., Sept. 4 The Republican conferrees of the Fourteenth congression al district today nominated H. K. Olmsted, of Harrlsbura; (or eengrtM. INLET'S Fall Brcss Goods We are now exhibiting our NEW . FALL STOOL The character of our Goods being 50 well and favorably known It is un necessary to enumerate the good qualities and great variety of this season's IMPORTATION. We'll only say that our is strictly high class and up to date In every par ticular. IPxesfeis are exclusive Styles and tics unexcelled, Prices are corrcet Ai early inspection is invite! 1 FIEEY'S 510 AND 512 LACKAWANNA AVENUE Busy . Busy Every department com plete, wholesale and re tall. mil u A LARGE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OP FINE JEWELIY CAN BE SEEN AT 8 SPRUCE STREET When you pay for Jewelry you might at well get the best A fine line ot Novelties for Ladle and Gentlemen. W. J. 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