The Evening Kansan from Newton, Kansas • Page 1

If fill 7 I ByCHAS. H. KURTZ. NEWTON, "KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1893. NO.

1000 BAD FOR THE BOOKIE3. KILLED IN A MINE. FINISHED AT LAST. SEVEN WERE BURNED I hi GREAT iSTALLME.W HOUSE. BUA Furniture 1NQALLS NOT A LOSER.

lis Conies Out of tho Kausas Trust Com-' pany Crash All Right. Atchison, March 15. There are practically no new developments In relation to the failure of the Kansas trust and banking company. About fifty Atchison people were 3augh.t in the wreck to the extent of 8125,000. They are secured by debenture bonds, the value of which is a mat-tijf of conjecture.

The bonds are secured by the company's guaranty and real estate first mortgages in the hands of David Auld as trustee. The company guaranty, of course, is worthless, the institution being insolvent, but the mortgages, which are on Kansas land, are as good as ever. Other creditors are scattered through the East, the heaviest being probably members of the Manley family, who liaveibe.cn secured by mortgages to the extent of R. M. Munlcy said that there was a strong hope that the company would be reorganized, and ho believed that every person interested would be paid in full, lie said that unless a reorganization could be effected he would bo left flat on his back financially.

The crash was produced by the depression of three years ago. The company then took on too heavy a load, but managed to carry it till the present time. The company quit doing a general banking business over a year ago and no money was therefore on deposit Those who had placed money with the company for investment were of the more prosperous they have as yet made no clamor. John J. Ingalls lias nothing to say about the failure, but said that he got all his money out before the crash came.

MISSOURI PACIFIC ANNUAL. On the INSTALLMENT PLA.N at '1 i I CASH PRICES of HE HAS THE LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN THE STATE. We buy by the carload and can save you money. Don't think or throwing money away on other dealers when you can buy of HOWE THE HUSTLER 25 per cent cheaper and have an immense stock to se lect trom. 514 Main Street, Store Formerly Occupied by W.

C. Powers SH-CHHSe'SHfr GriixriD- Qimm SALE! LATE PARTICULARS OF THE KANSAS PRAIRIE FIRES. WORSE THAN AT FIRST REPORTED Accurate Information Is Meager, Hut In Itussell County Alone Seven 31cn Are Known to Have Perished Three Children Fatally Burned in Jackson County, and a st' Residence Wiped Out. Sauna, March 15. Reports ire meager regarding the number of lives lost and damage done by the resent prairie fires.

In Russell county even men perished in the flames and thousands of dollars worth of property were destftyoyed. The names of the victims' are William Bailey, Davo Hutchinson, Albert Moore, A. McDonald, a son of Mrs. Lefevre, proprietor of the Dorrance hotel and a strange man, name unknown, ltailcy was terribly burned about the breast and abdomen ind died yesterday afternoon after suffering intense agony. The others were burned to a crisp and could hardly be recognized.

They had been out feeding stock and were returning homo when the wind suddenly changed, catching them between two great head fires. Every report increases news of suffering a nd damage. Three Children Fatally, llurneil. Holton, March 15. At an early hour yesterday morning the residence of Benjamin Fleisher, who lives in the southwestern part of Jackson county, was burned to the ground.

-His three children were probably fatally burned. In endeavoring to rescue them Mr. Flcisher's bands and arms were almost burned to a crisp. CALLED THEM LIARS. Another Flare-up in the French Chamber' of Deputies.

Pakis, March 15. There was another exciting scene in the chamber of deputies yesterday. M. Clagny said that he wished to question M. Pour-query de Boisserin regarding his attack on Mme.

Cottu. President Perior refused to permit the question to be offered for the reason that the debate had been closed. Paul de Roulede complained that the official report of the debate had suppressed his expression that the government was a government of liars. M. Tirard, minister of nuance, left his seat and walked toward De Roulede, shouting abusive terms at the Boulanirist champion.

A general uproar followed in a.l parts of the chamber. At length quiet was restored and M. Tirard returned to his place and proposed that De Roulede should be censured and excluded temporarily from the house. De Roulede ex claimed: "If I am expelled I will go to the country and declare that the chamber is thirsting for lies and could not listen to the truth." This created a new sensation, and ultimately, at the request of the president, De Roulede withdrew the offen sive expression. In the senate M.

Lou bet, the former fremier, denied that he had connived the alleged bargain which Mme. Cottu had charged that Soinoury had offered to her. M. Loubet defied anyone to prove that he ever possessed a list of deputies implicated in the Panama scandal. Senator Hatgan of Vendee urgc.1 that if Mme.

Cottu had committed perjury she ought to be prosecuted. He added that If M. Loubet had not seen the list M. Constans had seen it. Senator Constans, the former minister of the interior, replied that he had never possessed any such list.

In fact, he thought the list had no existence except in the heated imaginations of certain people. Premier Ribot said that it was in-famons to suggest that President Carnot ever possessed a list of the character stated. M. Ribot added that he would protect Soinoury, as he believed that Soinoury did not attempt to bargain 'with Mme. Cottu.

The senate then divided on the question of confidenee in 'the government and the government was sustained by a vote of 20!) to 50, the result being received with great satisfaction by the supporters of the ministry. Too Much for Choctaw Honor. Caddo; Ind. March 15. ias Loring, the Choctaw, who was to have been shot last Friday, and who was granted a new trial at the last moment, has bolted.

Choctaw convicted felons are given liberty of movements on pnrole. As Loring showed up last Friday apparently to meet certain death, he thinks he has vindicated his honor. Postmaster at Kansas City, Kan. Washington, March 15. Frank Mapes4s to be the postmaster for Kansas City, for four years, beginning with the 20th 'of this month.

This was given ont yesterday by Senator Martin. NEWS IN BRIEF. MILL C0NTINU6 Until APRIL i st me Stone Fool Bill Laid to Kest by the Missouri House. Jefferson City, March 15. Senator Lyman's amendment to the Stono pool bill, permitting betting on iastern races at three furlong tracks Tj this state, came up for passage in (he house yesterday afternoon, and km tabled by an almost unanimous foje.

Amidst consideaable excitement and iproar the house passed the St. Louis txcise commissioner bill by a vote of t3 to 35. The measure gives to the governor power to appoint an excise lonlmissioner for the city of St. Louis rho is to have power to pass upon and tosue all saloon licences in that city. An unsuccessful attempt was made the senate to revive the follow servant bill, which was defeated last Friday.

A motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill was defeated was made and carried, but when it lame to a vote on its passage its friends remained in their seats and refrained from voting because they realized they had not sullieierj votes to win the fight Representative Smart's primary slection bill was defeated in the house, it being laid on the table. The bill did away with all nominating conventions, and provided that each candidate, from governor down to constable, should be nominated by all political parties at primaries to be held on the same day. The thirty-live house clerks, who were discharged Saturday, were reinstated yesterday, and the 8135 a day, which was supposed to be saved to the state the remainder of the session, was again taeked on. Rills were passed abolishing the preparatory department of the state university and prohibiting electric light, water and gas companies from discriminating in charges between patrons. The senate in committee of the whole favorably reported the deficiency appropriation bill for the years 1891 and 1892.

MOSLEM MOBS. They Are Killing Armenian Christian and Sucking the Churches. Constantinopi.k, March 15. Moslem mobs have possession of Cesarea. They have established a terror over the Armenians, have robbed hundreds and have killed many.

During services in the Armenian churches the mob burst in the doors, stripped the women of their jewelry and cut the men. The Armenians fled and the Moslem sacked the church. They afterward went through the streets attacking all the Armenians they met, bursting into private houses and sacking shops. That Tired Feeling Removed. Washington, March 15.

There is not wanting evidence to prove that the general rule against ex-officeholders which Mr. Cleveland promulgated will be ignored in a number of cases where the president thinks he sees especial ment It. is said that ex-Governor Porter'of Tennessee, who was assistant secretary of state under Mr. Cleveland's former administration, is likely to be sent as minister to RraziL There are a number of other cases where appointments of ex-officeholders are likely to be made. This development has served to remove the tired feeling that overcame a Urge number of the "Ex's," as they are called, and is tending to encourage the few who remain here to stay awhile longer.

The Kabul Was Thrifty. Cincinnati. Ohio, March 15. Simon Isaac Frukelstein, rabbi of the Jewish church on Long-worth street, near Central avenue, was arrested yesterday charged with practicing a trick game. The arrest was made on complaint of Michael Marken, a Polish Jew, who overs that the rabbi gave him a divorce decree for 88.

After getting this church divorcement he repented and decided to live with his wife He went back to the rabbi and asked for the money. The rabbi refused to return the money, but offered to marry the couple again for another $8. Marken then caused his arrest Folk City, Iowa, Suffers Heavy Loss. Dks Moinks, Iowa, March 15 Near ly half of the little town of Polk City was burned yesterday morning. The fire was of incendiary origin, starting in the Northwestern depot The town was without fire protection and in answer to telephone call to Des Moines the entire fire department went on a special train.

Their prompt action was all that saved the other half of the town. The Chicago and Norih-western depot and large elevators were among the buildings burned. Th St. Louis Conference In Session, Butler, Ma, March 15. The St Louis conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is being held in this city and is largely attended by ministers and laity.

Histiop rowierot Minnesota, conducted the sacramental and opening services at 9 a. m. to-day. The noted evangelist, Rev. Dr.

Keen of Delaware, Ohio, is also here and held Pentecostal services last night in the Baptist church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. Murderous Footpads Arrested. St. Louis, Ma, March 15. The three men Henry Kaiser, Jacob Heinze and Charles McDonnell who were arrested here last night as the footpads who assaulted and robbed Edwin Jr.

Brawn of Chicago, about two weeks ago, and who died from tne effects ol tne assault, have been identified by two col ored women, Carrie Chapman and Bet- tie Robinson, who witnessed the at tack. The men will be held for fur ther examination. Killed by an Accidental Shot Lane, March 15. Frank E. Graham of Edgertoa, traveling in a wagon to Oklahoma, was killed near here yesterday by the accidental discharge of a Winchester lying in the wagon.

Deceased leaves a wife and one child at Edgerton. Chandler Asked to Remain. Washington, March 15. Secretary of the Interior Smith has asked As sistant Secretary of the InteriofChand ler of Kansas to remain as his assistant durintr dis term as secretary. Mr.

Chandler has the matter under ooa NINE MEN MEET DEATH IN AN EXPLOSION. EIGHT MORE FATALLY INJURED. A Horrible Disaster at Aldergon in Mine -No. 1 of the Choctaw Coal Company Near MoAlester, Ind. Ter.

Caused by the Deadly Fire Damp Occurred at Midnight Unexpectedly. McAlester, Ind. March 15. Nine men were killed and eight prott-ably fatally injured by an explosion at Aldcrson in mine No. 1 of the Choctaw coal company just before mid-ni at Monday night.

The disaster was caused by a windy shot tired hy one of the victims. There were only eighteen men in the mine at the time, all of whom were firing shots. All but one were killed or injured. Excitement is so great that it is impossible to ascertain the names of the dead and injured, who are mostly Italians. The dead who have been taken from the mine are, John McFad-den, John E.

Scanlon, W. E. Warren, Earnest Mathews, Warren Love and Jules Triolori. The mine is owned and operated by the Choctaw coal company on the line of the Choctaw coal and railroad company and was located by Edwin i). Chad wick in 1888 and opened in May, and has been in operation since.

It is considered the best of the lot of shafts run by the company. NOT DEAD, BUT A WANDERER. An Indiana Heir to a Fortune Turns I'p After Twenty-One Years. IlrxTixGTON, March 15. In 1872 John S.

Graves went West and nothing was heard of him. After he had been gone; some time his relatives made an effort to locate him, but did not succeed. Four years ago his bachelor uncle, Jesse Griftith.died, leaving SHOO-0(H). One of the heirs was the missing John Graves. Attorneys started a new hunt for him and newspapers the country over advertised for him.

Over KM) persons answered, claiming to be John Graves, but in each ease the fraud was easily detected. Finally Graves was legally presumed to be dead and an administrator appointed upon his estate. Last night Graves appeared here after an absence of twenty-one years. He not heard of his uncle's death. There was no trouble in proving his identity; lie had been all over North and South America and is now located in Washington.

MILLIONS FOR THE POHE. The Jubilee Enriches the Vatican Coffers Princely Gifts by Notable Home, March 13. The pecuniary result of the papal jubilee is'a gain to the coffers of tho Vatican of upwards of 81,250,000 in money as well as jewels, plate and other valuable articles estimated to be worth 81, 000,000 more. The duke of Norfolk heads the list with an offering and next comes the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria with 810,000. SOLD ON THE BLOCK.

A Colored Vasrant's Services for Six Months Purchased for S10. Fayette, March 15. George Winn, a vagrant negro, was sold on the block yesterday under the vagrant law of Missouri. His services for six months were bought by R. S.

Campbell of Glenn Springs for 820. SECURED $4,000. Bank Itnbbera at Montgomery City, Make a Hick Haul. Montgomery1 City, March 15. The Farmers' and Traders bank was entered by burglars at 4 o'clock yesterday.

They blew open the safe with dynamite and secured about $4,000. Paylns the Fiddler. TorEKA, March 15. Chief Clerk Brown of the house was busy nearly all day yesterday issuing vouchers to the assistant sergeants at arms who served during the legislative conflict. There were 1138 of the assistants and they are to receive' 83 a day for three days' work, the total being 85,742, which will have to bo paid by the state.

Mr. Dawes to Trent With Indiana. Washington, March 15. It is freely gossiped that President Cleveland will appoint ex-Senator Dawes of Massachusetts to head the commission which is to negotiate for the extinguishment of tribal titles in the Indian territory. On this subject he is in thorough accord with the views of the best men in tho West.

McLeod In Full Control. Bostox, March 1,5. At the annual meeting of tho stockholders of the New England road, A. A. McLeod of tho Reading system was unanimously chosen to preside and was greeted with hearty applause.

His slate of directors was presented, and will undoubtedly all be elected. A Pioneer Missoorlan Gone. Lexington, Ma, March 15. General O. A.

Graham, aged 94 years and 8 months, died here yesterday. He was the oldest resident of this county and one of the founders of this city, having come here from New York in 189. Dlsmark Very Weak. Berlin, March Itismark is but is so weak that Dr. (Schweninger wished him to go abroad for a month's change and rest.

In May he will spend some at Wiesbaden. A Minister's Wife Proves KeoreanW Brazil, March 15. The Bev. M. 8.

Shattuck has begun suit for dl vorce from his wife Hattlo, whom ho charges with infidelity with Matthew R. Yocum, county auditor. Mrs. ShV THE SENATE REORGANIZATION I COMPLETED. WORK OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS The Committee Assignments Not 'Materially Changed From the List Already Published Other Washington Intelligence of General Interest Secretary Smith on the Strip Opening.

Washington, March fc. The Democratic caucus finished its labors yesterday so far as the reorganization of the committees of the senate are concerned. The session of the caucus was not so long as anticipated, despite the fact that there was some discussion on the subject of the reorganization of the elective offices of the senate. There was a prevailing sentiment in favor of a speedy reorganiza tion of the clerical and the executive I force of the senate, and sentiment took tangible shape immediately after the adjournment of the caucus when the caucus committee met in Mr. Ransom's room for the purpose of considering the subject At the conclusion of the caucus, Mr.

Gorman sent a copy of the list to the Republican committee, which was in session in the room of the committee on appropriations. The Republicans decline to give out anything, but will report to a Republican caucus to-day. It is said that there has been quite a pressure brought to bear upon the committee to remove Mr. Stewart from the Republican representation on the committee on appropriations, and it is not unlikely that this will be done in view of the fact that he has been kept by the Democrats as chairman of the committee on mines and mining. WILL BE SOME DELAY.

Secretary Smith Says He Cannot Say When tne Opening Will Occur. Washington, March 15. Secretary Smith received a telegram yesterday from Arkansas City, signed by a delegation representing the hoineseek-ers on the border of the Cherokee strip, strongly urging that the strip be opened for settlement at the earliest possible moment and stating that great destitution exists among these people. A telegram was also received from one of the Oklahoma cities, asking whether people going south would be permitted to cross the strip. To the first telegram the secretary replied that it was impossible at this time to say when the strip would be opened, because certain preliminaries required by the act providing for the' opening ol the strip must first be complied with, that the president appreciated the situation and sympathized with the people, but they must wait in patience until executive action opening the strip could be had.

To the second telegram the secretary replied, in effect, that no person seeking to settle-on the strip would be allowed to enter or cross until the president's proclamation was issued. TO EXTEND AMERICAN TRADE. Consuls Will He Appointed From Among Business Men In All Cases. Washington, March 13. President Cleveland has decided upon a line of policy to be pursued in the appointment of consuls, which is expected to materially expand the trade of the United States with foreign countries, especially with the South and Central American republics.

His policy is to select men for appointment to consulships who have exceptional business qualifications and possess suf-. ficient trade instinct to recognize an outlet for American merchandise and the ability to aid in working np a market for the product of American manufactures and farms. The president said that of course political reasons could not be entirely ignored in the selection of consuls, but that particular stress would be laid upon the business abilities of the men whose names are presented to him. In Honor of Italy's King. Washington, March 15.

Yesterday being the anniversary of the birth of the king of Italy, Baron Fava, the Italian minister, gave a diplomatic dinner in honor of the event The guests were: The vice-president of the United States, the secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury, Senator Brice, the ministers of England, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Turkey, Mexico, Japan, Nicaragua and Peru, Hon. B. II. Bristow, ex-secretary of the treasury, and the members of the Italian legation. The secretary of state drank to the health of the king of Italy, and liaron Fava responded, giving a toast to the health of the president of the United States and the healths of the heads of the nations whose representatives were present Examination Dates Canceled.

Washington, March 15. The clril service commission yesterday took the necessary action to cancel all examinations scheduled to be held between March 21, 1893, and June 30, 1893, In the states of Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, New York, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska.New Jersey.Connectlcut, Delaware, Idaho and Wyoming the examination scheduled for Pittsburg, Garden City, Grand Junction, CoL, and Salt Lake City, Utah. In explanation of this action, Commissioner Roosevelt said that the cancel-, lation of these date was made necessary by the failure of congress at its last session to appropriate sufficient money to pay the traveling expenses of the examiners. i Free Gold Increasing. Washington, March 15.

The free gold in the treasury has been built np and aggregates more than $5, Several offers were yesterday received from Western points aggregating Secretary Carlisle is' accepting these offers' as fast as he can supply y. I mail Ij-easury notes for them. Only the most advantageous offers art now Many Desirable Bargains Yet To Be Secured. Remnants at- A BIG DISCOUNT! Finest line of Misses and Children's Red Shoes iu town. These goods are strictly iu style; buy no others.

Call and sec ir.y goods belore it is too late YOUR houses on the west sido are surrounded by water. Culiuien go to school in boats, and fifty families or more hare been taken out on rafts and have suffered intensely from tho cold storm that has been prevailing. About fifty manufacturing concerns have been compelled to shut down on Hccount of the high water and four inches more will stop the electric street cars. Above Marine City, tho Belle river is rising and great danger is threatened. Every factory in Midland is closed down and the city waterworks plant i flooded and can not be operated.

The body of Mrs. Sullivan, who was drowned Sunday, has not yet been found. At Lowell a large number of stores and other business places are flooded, several mills have been closed and many Bmall buildings along the river have been carried away. Fifteen families have been forced to abandon their homes. At Ljnia.Muir and a number of other places on the Grand river no further damage is feared.

No Compromise. Kansas City, Morch 15 Judge B. R. F. Copenhaver, one of the imprisoned St Clair county- judges, returned yesterday from Osceola, where he went to' bury his daughter, who died in the asylum at Nevada-He said that tho bond difficulty was apparently further from a settlement now than it had ever been; that the sentiment of the people of St Clair county was very strong against any compromise that might be proposed, and that the controversy waged by Judge Philips and Governor Stone had only served to strengthen popular opinion against the compromise proposition.

Ex-Editor Ford Sued for 950,000. Kansas City, March 15. Smith Moses ex-alderman, and late proprietor of the Kansas City MaU, was made defendant in a $50,000 dam-age suit filed in the circuit court yes-i terday by one Harrison who' accuses Ford of having alienated the affections of Nancy E. Wren, the complainant's wife, and having had Improper relations with her. i-' Fonnd Gailty of Harder.

'Wichita, March Pit-kins was found guilty in the United States court' la te last night of the murder of Ed Green ou Deer creek, south of HunneweU, in 188ft. The men were on a cattle drive and quarreled, and Pitkins shot Green through the head He fled the but was arrested at Paris, two yean o. Only Two New Names Added to the Old I.lst nf Directors. Sr. Lorisi March 15.

At 'the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Missouri Pacific railway held here yesterday at tho general ollice of the company this board of directors was elected for the ensuing year: George J. Gould, ltussdl Suge, A. L. Hopkins, Edwin Gould, l.ouis Fitzgerald, John P. Munn, John G.

Moore, Howard Samuel 1). Sloan, Thomas T. EcUei't and I). D. Parmley, nil of New York, and Carlos S.

Greely and S. S. II. Clark of this The new directors are Howard Gould and Louis Fitzgerald. Still More Treasury Aspirant.

Washington, March I 5. Additional applications for positions in the treasury have been filed as follows: Assistant secretary lloiwrt K. Bowler, Ohio; Daniel MeCmiville. Ohio. C'omniissoni'r of internal revenue Ma-t son.

lmii.m.i Sixth auditor K. H. Finley, Ohio; Thomas E. Peckitiau. h.

Ohio. Surveyor of customs, Now Orleans E. K. Converse. J.

C. Lelwuriteoif. Collector of customs, New Orleans J. R. Con way.

Co Ici tor of customs, New York Colonel A O. Dickinson. Allien Swan. Surveyor customs. Now York Dr M.

P. Mesciner, A Swan. Theodore V. Keed anil Lanier Smith. Comroissloror of immigration.

New York-Hiram K. Dixon. Charles Cobb. Henry J. Jucksun, W.

C. liinearson and Nicholas Muller. Hud for tho Printing Force. Washington, March 15. During tho last session of congress 8373,000 was appropriated with which to pay employes of the bureau of engraving and printing and to meet incidental expenses (luring the present lisenl year.

It has just been discovered that the engrossed bill signed by the president only carried This error cannot bo rectified until congress again convenes. Fatal Flauies. Arkansas City, March 15. Fire yesterday morning destroyed the elevator, warehouse and twelve loaded ears of the Valley route, several stores and thTownsend hotel. J.

A. King, a fireman of the railway, was burned to death. A l'roiiilueiit MUsouriau Dead. March 15. V.

J. Stillwagen. one of the most prominent lawyers and politicians in this part of Missouri, died yesterday morning after a short illness. THE MARKETS. Kansas City.

PriccB were quoted as follows: No. 2 hard wheat, MiViC No. 8 hard wheat, No 4 hard wheat, 49252c: rejected hard wheat, lxc: No i red wheat.Cu! No, 8 red wheat, 5u67o: No. 4 red wheat, 50'V4a White Coiin Was up about a cent owln to demand In anticipation of orders from Mexico. It is not expected that the taking oft of tho duty by tho Mexican government will result In Important shipments Immediately, because the railroads will not furnish carj for the business, except very sparingly.

Receipts were curs: a week axo 36 cars, a year nxo 4 cars. No. 2 mixed corn sold at 34c: No. 3 mixed, 33' jc: No 4 mixed, 32 Jo; N. white.

No. 8 whtto, aftgSftHo: No. 4 white sold at 'i'io. Shippers paid 38c Mississippi river, and Memphis for No. 2 corn: No.

2 white sold at 39(30' io river and tic Memphis. Oats Were in poor demand and sold slowly. Receipts weru fi cars, a year ago a cars. Cah prices: No. 2 mixed, No 8 27,2 No.

4 3tio: No. 2 white, 3KJ No 3wbito.30'J'(31c. Rte-Was steady; No. 2 sold at 62' io river; No 8 at 51c; No. 4 nominally.

uKSc 'c'LAXSEED-Stcady, WjJ 1.09: accordiu; to billing on the basis of purd, small lots 2c less Uhan Weak; 3T (He. no-cording to billing. 03 lb sacks. Hay-R's coipts. 12 cars; market weak.

Quotations are: Timothy oholca, laUtSO; Rood, tBiii); clover mixed, Wil per ton; fancy prairie, K. tooJ to cholco, WiT.50, common. to. Louis. St.

Loris, March 11. Receipts, wheut, 41,097 bu; corn. 107.300 bu; oats, 58.300 bu: Hour, 8,445 bbls S-hlpments, 25.111 bn: corn, 111,300 bu; oats. 10.141 bu; rye, 540 bu; bnrleyf 1,834 bu: Hour. 8.5S bbls.

Wheat May, Wc; July, Oio asked: April, OSoi March, Sic. CornMay, July, bid; April, 870 March, 37c bid. Outs-May, bid Flax, IC.ve and Chicaoo, March U. Closing cash prle.es today: Kye-uOc; May, 534a. Flaxsocd-SUU Mayl.31!i..

Harley-620. ST. Locis. March 14. Closing cash prlco of rye, Sue.

Castor 'i'llANSAS CI TV LIVE 8TOCK. 'K'jfsSU ClTV, Morca 14 Cattle-Ro-celpts 4.15G; calves, 104; shipped ycsterday.ftV). The market was more active and steady to strong. I Dressed beef and shipping staers, t3.7Ji" cows and heifers. 2.Vi7 3.9J: stackers and feeders, tS.SXM-3!; mixed, 88.50318.

Hogs Receipts, shipped yesterday, 1,815 Tee? mar sot was active and 5 to 130 Price ranged from 1485 to M7H per 100 lbs, accordini to quality. shipped yestotdm1, 405. ThoWrket was active and Strong to liio higher. The following are representative sas: No. Wt v.

--Wt Prlco. 108 81.,... 119 20 I sees ft 79 lis I- CALLS IT RIDICULOUS. What Corbett Haa to gay of Peter Jackson's Propositloo. Galesburg, 111., March 15.

Con-ctrninjr Peter Jackson's proposition to fight him in case Mitchell fails to appear, and tho offer of the IiufTalo Athletic club to have the fight there, Champion Corbett said last night: "In reference to the Jackson business, at the same time I arranged the match with Mitchell I proceed to arrange a contest with Peter Jackson to take place seven months after the fight with Mitchell. I covered the 82,500, which accompanied his challenge in New York, thus binding myself to fight both Mitchell and Jackson within the next sixteen months, allowing Mr. Jackson the privilege of withdrawing his match with me case of my defeat with Mitchell. These terms I believe to be as fair as any offered by a champion, but it did not suit Jackson and he withdrew his forfeit money and announced his retirement from the ring. "9ince Uoddard's defeat, however, he at once comes forth with the ridiculous proposition that I guarantee him $5,000 training expenses in order that he may be in condition to take Mitchell's place next December in case Mitchell should flunk.

I think that Mitchell proposes to fight His money is up and if he fails to show that he means business I will certainly claim the forfeit If Jackson wishes to fight me seven months after I meet Mitchell, the original proposition is still before him to accept, and if Mitchell should flunk in any way between now and next December, I am perfectly willing that Jackson should take his place. But he will have to pay his own training expenses if he wants to fight me for the title I hold. "Now as for the proposition of the Buff ak club. I am perfectly willing to have my fight with Mitchell take place in Buffalo, and suggest that the name of that club is added to the list mentioned in the articles of agreement" In closing, Corbett said that it was finally decided that he should train for the fight on the farm of Will J. Davis at not far from Chicago' -THE MICHIGAN FLOODS.

Grand Kapkfs Suffering Greatly From Ulf Water Situation In Other Towns. Detroit, Mlch.J March high water in some of the rivers 'in Michigan has subsided, while in others it is stiU doing 'considerable At Grand Uaplds. the, water, is past, the highest point in forty-two years and is Jetill rapidly rising. One hundred Nothing is heard from the missing steamer Naronlc and hope has been practically abandoned. Martin Childress, a farmer of Oakland, 111., has lost over S1.000 worth of hogs on account of rabies! 1 It is announced that-President Cleveland has selected General Slocura for pension commissioner.

New York grain men are afraid of the Chicago wheat corner and are keeping; their fingers out of it. The Highbinder outrages in fcan Francisco continue, another murder being committed on the streets The call for the national convention Of the Republican, league is a stirring appeal for the members of -the party to get into line for future battles. Emperor WiUiatn Is in a rage the Prince William of Luxemburg is to marry; the- Catholic grand- T-w VI a 4 4 1. If 1 (' tuck has confessed. aoaepveu 1 -4 7U tot in.