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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
7
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and aiding kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation and notes the product is sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Representative Boatner of Louisiana proposes a rule to brand any present member who refuses to vote as in contempt. Such a declaration would bar them from motions or recognition until the house votes to lift the disability, curbing filibustering without fines. Boatner aims to have the rule reviewed by the committee before a report.
Washington April 16 After a two and a half hour session the Democratic caucus voted 80 to 44 to instruct the rules committee to record quorum presence whether voting or not. Bland sought deductions from members salaries for daily absences and speakers urged stricter counting rules amid absenteeism.
Among the passengers who arrived aboard the New York are Colonel 8 L Clemens Mark Twain Max Judd consul to Vienna Mrs Judd Bart lett Tripp US minister to Austria Hungary Lawrence Godkin NY Evening Post William Van Benthuysen Chicago Tribune S S Fontanne Brazilian cor respondent NY World Chief Engineer Van Iderstein and assistants Allen and Smith and 15 crew members of the Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy.
A Winters dispatch reports white townsfolk demand expulsion of Chinese and Japanese laborers. Ranchers refuse, tensions rise as a white agent Ferry is mobbed, and a Japanese person is assaulted. Japanese and Chinese are burned in effigy and hanged in effigy amid rising unrest.
Advertisement copy indicates Morton Harlow of North Carolina offers Mothers mail order remedy sold by druggists. Prepaid charges and a price of $1.50 per bottle with two bottles mailed free. Bradford Regulator Co. appears with Atlanta Georgia as distribution point.
The caucus debates a quorum presence rule and methods to compel attendance. An amendment to nominate Thomas Brackett Reed for president is proposed. Dearmond wins support for a rules committee study by a two thirds vote. McCreary pushes to refer all resolutions to rules.
Filibustering resumed as the house convened and the roll showed Democrats were short by 37 members. The chamber adjourned at 12 30.
April 14 1894 hogs higher and active quality fair to good for the bulk. Yards will clear at 5.00 to packers. Prime steers 3.00 to 3.25 good steers 2.75 to 3.00 prime cows 2.25 to 2.40 good cows 2.00 to 2.25 light veal calves 2.50 to 3.00 heavy calves 1.50 to 3.00 stockers 1.50 to 2.25 feeders 2.00 to 2.70 bulls 1.25 to 2.00 muttons 3.00 to 4.45 lambs 3.00 to 4.40 stockers and feeders 1.5 to 5. Receipts cattle 25, hogs 1,000, calves 5, no sheep offered.
Minneapolis wheat closes mixed with April at 6 04 cents, May opening around 6 10, July at 61 gc, September 6 4 cents. Highest prices noted, market slow, track No 1 steady and northern grade quoted.
Wheat prices listed for No. 1 hard and No. 2 Northern with cash and futures for April May July and September. On track No. 1 Northern expected to arrive. Prices show months and grades with scattered odd codes.
Cattle market steady with no shipments and varied prices for native steers and heifers. Hogs market active with higher quotes for rough heavy and prime weights, while sheep and lambs saw no shipments and strong top prices. receipts listed for cattle hogs and sheep.
Wheat prices showed a lower trend with July at 62 cents and September at 62 cents. Corn remained steady with July at 89 5/8 cents and September at 40 59 1/4 cents. Oats stayed firm with May at 82 30 and July at 28 44 cents. Pork rose with May at 12.40 and July at 12.95.
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