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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
EFFECT OF THE NEWS.
In Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE effect OF the New
York panic is not proving as disastrous to
Chicago values as many supposed it would.
Early in the morning then reports of trouble
on Wall street first began to come in, there
was rush to sell both wheat and corn, but
considerably more of the former, and offer
ings were SO heavy as to break the market.
1t is believed, however. that the smaller
longs were about the only ones who
sold. 1t may safely be asserted that big
holders doubled their deals. The upward
course of the market when rumors were the
thickest proves this. 1t was about the only
thing they could do. William Young & Co.,
and Norman Ream were supporters of the
market, the former buying largely through
brokers, and the latter more openly. This
did great deal to restore confidence.
Lindblom was a big better that the
Metropolitan bank of New York had
not failed but of the fact thai
| it has gone under there seems no question
| Private dispatches were received every few
minutes by big houses. 1t was reported be
fore noon that the Phoenix National, the Sec
ond National and the Manhattan Nationa
banks, in addition to the Metropolitan Ma
tional, had failed. The Manhattan is a biz
Wall street bank. Among the private firms
'eported failing were J. c. Williams, Hatcl
& Foote, and Nelson, Robinson & Co.
A number of prominent bankers were in
terviewed as to the effects of the Wall stree
trouble on financial affairs here, and nearl,
all expressed the opinion that there would b
no failures in this city as a result of tn
crash; neither did they think there would b
any appreciate effect in this city and n
failures consequent thereupon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Joseph Medill is after the Chicago Ne@s
with sharp stick. If the Nesos don't
secure the venerable Josephs scalp, as a
trophy to hang at its girdle, we shall be
very much mistaken,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

CoRREsPoNDENoE.-Loeal news of general in,
terest solicited from every town in Rock Island
and adjoining counties. Letters must reach the
Office not later than Wednesdayto insure insertion
the same week in the Weekly. All news of spec
ial importance should be sent as soon as received
by specIal dspateh or by telephone.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

II Frank James wishes to endear him
self to the good people of this country he
should follow the example of Charley
Ford and go and hang himself.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Expelling French Reporters.

BERLIN, May l5.-Additional expulsions
have been made from Berlin of reporters for
French newspapers, on account Of their con-
tributing anti-German articles
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
POISON

IN the blood isapt TO show itself. in the spring,
and nature should by all means be assisted in
throwing il off Swifts Specific does this etfec
lively. 1t is purely vegetable, non-posonoHs
remedy, which helps nature TO force all the Pois-
on or faint ont through the pores of the skin
Mr. Robert A. Easley, of Dickson, Tenn. writes,
under date March 10. 1884: II had chilis and fe-
yer. followed by rheumatism, for three years, 50
that was not able TO attend to my business; had
tried almost every kind of medicine, and found
no relief. friend of mine recommended Swift :
Specific. ] tried one bottle and my health began
TO improve | continued until | had taken six
BOTTLES, and it has set me on my feet as sound
| and well as ever. recommend it to all similarly
| afflicted
Letters from twenty-three (23) of the leading
retail druggists of Atlanta say, under date March
"a, 1884: I'VE sell more OF Swift's Specific than
any other blood medicine We sell it 10 All class
es and many of the hest families use it as a gen
eral health tonic.
Our treatise on Blood ard Skin Diseases mailed
free to applicants
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Drawers, Atlanta, Ga.
New York office 159 West SD 81. augl5-d1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Mother Swans Worm Sy rup

Infallible, tasteless, harmless, cathartic
for feverishness, restlessness, worms. con
stipatiOn. 25c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
A Better Outlook.

NEW YORK, May l4.-3 p. m.-The gong
on the stock exchangeshas just sounded, and
one of the most exciting days in the history
Of that Institution closed
1t is reported that Drexel, Morgan q Co.
had sl,O00,O00 in the Metropolitan bank,
but member of the firm denied
this, saying it had withdrawn its
large account from that bank two
years ago. There was another report
that the Atlantic Mutual Insurance company
had deposited 81, Oe0 900 in the Phoenix Ma
tional bank Grant g. Wards statement is
not ready.
Stocks were firmer on the announcement
that the banks intended to stand by
each other. The failure of Hotchkiss &
Durham had comparatively little effect
The market was ragged at the close.
All checks of the Merchants National
bank, Kansas City, and Long Bros, OF
Kansas City, drawn on the Metropolitan
bank will be paid by John Patton & Co, of
this city.
The Atlantic State bank of Brooklyn has
closed its doors. This bank is the Brooklyn
correspondent of the Metropolitan. Its cap
ital is 81 600 900, and its surplus 100000 tt
president is George 5. Pfeiffer.
| In talk with a reporter few minutes age
prominent director of the Metropolitan
bank said emphatically that the deposition
would he paid in full. The directors havt
gone through all the securities, and, throw
ing out all classed as doubtful, have more
than sufficient to pay the debtors. The sus
pension was solely due TO the fact that tbs
depositors throughout the countr,
had become so scared through attacks on the
president of the bank, Mr.. Seney. that the,
had iuaugurated general withdrawal O
their deposits. This fact, coupled with tn
general distrust eugendered from the critica
situation in speculative circles, caused tn,
| bank to suspend
1t is said that the bank is not likely to re
sumo. Scion Humphreys, director, say
that had the president laid before the clear
ing-house a full statement of affairs Their
would have been no need of suspension, a
the associated banks would have undoubtedl
come to its assistance and helped it to It'd
| over the crisis
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT
Fourteen Killed on the Baltimore &
Ohio Road.

CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa, May l5.-Informa-
ton is just received here that collision oc-
Cured on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad two
miles from here. The cars took fire, and
fourteen people are reported killed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Seney to prevent run, for which the bank
might not be prepared. 1t was said by Mr..
Seney that if matters were quiet9d in the
afternoon the bank might open in time for
some business to be done. This epromise was
accepted by the group of depositors as of
small comfort, and after - o'clock a crowd
of nearly 100 persons gathered in front of the
bank and bewailed the prospective loss of
their deposits.
Two women who had drafts upon the bank
were in tears upon the bottom step Among
the depositors who appeared to know any
thing about the suspension it was said its i'm
mediate cause was the demand for more than
$500, 900 by the clearinghouse to make good
its account The railroad speculations of
President Seney are generally sup
posed to be the real cause of the suspen-
sion. Mr.. Seney is president of the East
Tennessee & Virginia railroad, the stock of
which is selling at 5 for common and for
preferred. Large blocks of this stock were
bought less than a year ago, supposed to be
tor the account of Seney, at II or II for com.
mon and "A for preferred The stock has
been sinking ever since, notwithstanding con-
slant support from what is known as the
Seney syndicate. Ohio Central is supposed
10 be another of Seney's favorite stocks.
lpon which large sums were lost
STILL LATER-2:50 p. mcdonnell, Law
ION & Simpson have announced theil
surpension. They are large dealers in
county, water and city bonds, and
are said to have $1,000, 900 with the sus-
pended Metropolitan bank. The firm say
Owing to the general panic prevailing we
leem it best to suspend until we can see
where we stand
Hotchkiss & Burnham have just an.
nounced their suspension at the stock ex-
change.
Hatch & Foote have made an assignment
TO Henry A. Reickley, without preferences
Hotchkiss & Burnam say their liabilities are
only $40, 900, and that their assets are twelve
times greater
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Real Estate loans at 6 per cent.
E. FL GUYER, Rock Island, III,
jan4wtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
I'm Washington City and Elsewh

serve is safe ana sound It has not, and
will not suspend"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15


the Metropolitan bank door: "The chssl
drawn by the Maverick bank of Boston on
the Metropolitan bank may be presented to
the First National bank for payment" and
"All drafts drawn by the First National
bank of Utica on the Metropolitan bank may
he presented at the First National bank for
payment"
The Post says: At 11:20 a long line of
men and boys stood at the front of the pay
ing teller's window in the Metropolitan bank,
at Broadway and Pine street, of which
George l. Seney is president. Every person
in line held one or more checks to be
certified, alarming rumors as to the failures
In every direction having made uncertified
checks of no value, no matter by whom they
were signed. just at that moment the
paying teller shut his window with bang
and announced that the Metropolitan bank
had suspended payment as a matter of ne
cessity and precaution. A howl of dislnay
went up from the line Of men and break
was made for the door, where number of
depositors were met hurrying in to get de-
NAL of the rumored suspension. LII less than
five minutes the iron doors were shut and
policemen arrived to stand guard on the
stairs. The first story told the large depos-
itors who arrived breathless and Indignant
was that the suspension was ordered by
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
In milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE. May 14.--At an early hour
in the morning reports were circulated on
change of the failure of the Metropolitan
bank of New York, almost causing panic.
Shortly before noon the report of
the banks failure came by the
Associated Press, causing the Wild
est time on change ever witnessed. The
Metropolitan is the New York correspondent
of Alexander Mitchell's bank, and it is said
all of the st. Paul funds and a great deal of
Mr. Mitchell's wealth is in the bank The
journal correspondent asked Mr.. Mitchell
about the report aud thegreat tinancier said
a heard OF the rumored failure two hours
ago at once teiegraphed to Now York
and aseertaiued that the report was ground
less. The Associated Press lies if it says the
bank has failed I1i is one OF my New York
correspondents, agd | would know, You
can fake my word that the Metropolitan,
with its s., 900 0OU capital and $500 600 re-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE,, May II.
Wheat-Unsettled and weaker; SS14c No
2 and May, soc June, 90Te July. Corn
Unchanged; No 2, Sac. Oats-Nominal; $50
3slzc asked No. white. Rye-Steadier
No. l, CSC, No. ., 5SAc. Barley-StroNg,
No. 2, zoe; extra No. 3, 64c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15

Wheat-Dull and lower; No 2 red, cash,
92@94c; May, 92e bid; June, 93He; July.
BIC; August, 34c. Corn-Quiet and firm;
high mixed, &c asked; No cash OF May,
5S115e; June. 5se: July, 5sss<c; rejected, Sc;
no grade, 52c. Oats-Dull but firm, No.
white, S9e; No. 2 cash, May and June. 56c
asked rejected, SIC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-05-15
rlIE DAILY ARGUS.

Only Democratic Daily In the Eleventh Con-
gressiOnal District.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24
Correspondents and Answers.

The LIGHT receives every day letters
from correspondents and others making
complaints about persons and officers.
Some are real and some fancied, but on
Monday letter came, pitching into tile
street Car company because there were
not all closed cars on the road, and also
because the mules were "cllpped."
Colonel Belknap, OF the company, W MS
interviewed, and As he gives some facts
not generally known, the LIGHT prints
them, in order that the public NAV
realize that its welfare is being looked
after in that direction as fast as the cir
cumstances will warrant lie says:
We have TO run % box cars in cold
weather to fill all the switches. There
are 10 on, and to keep switches full there
are three open cars, one on each road.
We have In the shop six box cars finish
ing, which we believe we can get on the
track soon after January |, when in
bad weather we shall be able to furnish
closed cars all around. Having done so
we VIII then turn our attention to max
ing more open cars, so that in summer
we can run all open cars. Two sets of
cars takes time to make, and don't
know any company in this State who
have endeayored to provide summer and
winter Accommodations better than our
selves. Our construction OF additional al
roads got ahead Of our production of
oars-this we are catching up on every
day. We put the open cars, we ire
forced TO run now, at those points we
think VIII cause less convience, and Will
have them of just as soon as possib lie
10 run the two sets of cars, 1t will re-
quire In winter % box cars, and then in
summer % open cars, and we shall have
the road so equipped at as early day as
our shop can turn them out.
Mules clipped! eat more are more
healthy! And being relieved OF long
mar do not 90 through the night with
cold, wet blaekets on them. causing
weakness and languor. Eight wears Of
daily experience give us opportunitie
OF knowing what We are doing, without
suggestions from outsiders.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24
RAYS OF LIGHT.
Gathered by Reporters on Their
Tours Through Town.

Everybody
Gomez All are
Invited TO Sim Harris
On Christmas day TO get
Handsome cigar case and cigars
Free. Don't forget this invitation.
Mr. James II. Kray, ll5 Strand street,
Galveston, says: 81 used Browns Iron
Bltters as a strengthening tonic with
great benefit"
Change Of time on the international. be.
ginning with next sunday morning.
-Thcr' was n large attendance at the
Fashion theatre last night
Tho Merchants and storckccpcrs are all
busy.
Mr.. J. W. Gaudin, Sherman, says: 81
used Browns Iron Bitters with great
benefit"
AN the hotels will give excellent Christmas
dinners tomorrow.
Alamo Gun club shoot at the springs to-
morrow afternoon.
Races at the driving park tomorrow.
Mr.. X. ID. Bryant, Houston, says IL
have used Browns Iron Bitters In my
family for two years with good results"
Only such persons rs may be- put In jail to-
night will be tried 10y the Recorder tomorrow.
san Fernando cathedral is being bcautI.
fully decorated for the Christmas services.
Ball at Casino hall on Friday night.
Grand Sylvester ball by the Casino assocln.
tlon ON New Years eve, December 20.
Mr.. X. ID. James. san Antonio. says
81 have used Browns Iron Bitters and
found 1t nm excellent tonic"
Somebody discharged pistol on Main
plaza last night.
The grand Jury will ndlourn to-day for
Christmas.
- No city or county departments open to.
morrow, rs II Is u legal holiday.
Mr.. W. |. Simpson. Sherman, says
al used Browns Iron Bitters and can
safely say 1t is good medicine
Judge Neucndorff lust evening married Ed.
r Rogers aud Otilln V. liassctt
Tho San Antonio club held the first rcccp.
tion Of the season lust evening
Mrs. Edward Googood, Fort Worth,
says; al have used Browns Iron Bitters
with great benefit. gladly recommend
it,"
Anton Adam did no business this morning.
DR.. Neil's horse and buggy broke away
from lis fastening this morning opposite the
First Presbyterian church. II hnd not pro
cecded far before It's night was arrested by
Ofiiccr krocgcr.
Mrs. NJ. j. Torrey, 2l2 Rusk street.
Houston, says: Close confinement to
office work greatly debilitated my son.
Browns Iron Bitters benefited him."
A sad death is that Of little Mary Franz,
u beautiful child Of II years, whose parents
reside on North street. The little one passed
away this morning.
Little Louise. the three months old
daughter of Colonel kcrbc Of san Pedro
Springs, died this morning
Mrs. G.. NJ. Hite, l05 Fannin street,
Houston, says: "lIaving used Browns
Iron Btters in my family with good re-
| WhRnpNgF n
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24
DRS. MENGER & WASSERMANN,
City Election Proclamation
MAYORS OFFICE, !
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, J
Decent Der ~, 1884.


pY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY. CON-
ID ferred upon me by the Charter and Ordi-
nances Of the City, /, JAMES II. FRENCH,
Mayor OF the City OF San Antonio, do issue
that an election be held in this city on the
SECOND MONDAY IN JANUARY. 1888.
It being the 18th day Of the month, for the fol-
lowing officers to-wit; For MAYOR, REcoR-
also for FIVE ALDERMEN, VIZ;
In Ward Lone Alderman, TO hold for three
years, vice Eli Arnaud, and one Alderman to
hold for year. vice J. N. Gallagher.
In Ward e-one Alderman. to hold for three
years, vice W. II Story.
In Ward 3-One Alderman, to hold for three
years vice j. II. Bolton.
In Ward 4-0ne Alderman, to hold for three
years, vice II. Pauly.
The polls will be opened In the several wards
from 8 o'clock a. m. until O'Clock p. IN. at the
following places, viz'
In Ward l-Recorder's Once, Presiding On
In Ward s-Krisch's Hall. Presiding ofnosr,
Q. @. Artzt.
In Ward s.,.Alamo Police Station. Presiding
Officer, Ed Rlsche.
In Ward 4-sn Alamo Street, near villita
street, Presiding Ofhcer, X. Pereida.
The voters In Ward will vote for One Al
One Alderman for the short tsrm--ong year.
and tn name Of each person so voted for will
be stated upon the ballot.
The ele elton will be held and returns made In
accordance with the ordnance governing city
elections, Chapter XIX, Revised City Ordl-
nances.
In testimony whereof I hereunto
- sign my name and have caused the
IsEAL seal of the City OF San Autonio to be
- aitxed this Goth day Of December,
A. ID. 1884.
LII. FRENCH. Mayor.
Attest: \. p. CLAUSos, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

Many lovers OF good, pure wines will
be glad to learn that the popular and re-
liable house Of Hugo & Schneider have
lately received, per ex steamer Weser,
from Bremen, Germany, large and
varied invoice of superior, pure Rhine
wines, specially selected by Mr..
Schneider whilst in Europe the past
summer, consisting of 500 cases Of the
following choice and desirable brands:
Niersteiner, Deidesheimer, Rauenthaler,
Macrobrunner, Ruedesheimer and Berg,
which they are offering at figures to suit
every one, ranging from IS 80 to SIS
per dozen. Also direct from England,
per ex steamer Victoria, 200 casks GUM
ness stout and 200 casks Bass pale ale,
which, on account Of low ocean freight,
they are offering at lower figures than
ever offered In this market. 12-5-20t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

EOR SALE-Tc1 milk cows, with young
+ calves. Apply to William Stison, at South
orn Hotel Bar. l2-2i.3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

In illustration Of the wonderfully low prices
Mt which we propose selling goods during the
coming season, read the following:
50picces black goods lbc.
10 pieces black goods, 25c.
~ pieces 40-inch all wool French cashmere,
worth SIC, at 50c yard.
Go pieces iOinch all wool French cashmere.
worth 81, at CSC yard.
~ pieces iO-inch all wool French cashmere,
worth 81 20, at Soc yard.
~ pieces Atwood French cashmere, worth
81 10. at 15c n yard.
~ pieces all wool French cashmere, +6 inches
wide, worth 81 10, ut 81 n yard.
That our stock has been well selected and is
clean and fresh cannot he contradicted, and an
examination will readily show the advantages
we offer. HAAS OPPEHhEIMER.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

A flne ingram carpet for 35c.
A good wooden carpet for SOC.
A splendid wooden carpet for Tsc.
A brussels carpet for f5c.
Napin mating, fine new celors, use.
Canton mating Pc.
Colored mating. best quality. 35c To +sc.
Floor oil cloth, hearth rugs,
Crumb cloth, door mats,
Wooden squares, something new
l2-Slt HAAS &OPPRSHEINHR
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

Jay Mccoy, striking Jane Fields. fined s..
Kelly, continued.
H. Moeglin, striking; George Best, striking,
dismissed.
Simon Estrada, striking Carlota Gslvan, dis
missed.
Carlots Galyan. using insulting lang uage,
lined IS.
J. Webel, leaving team alone, So,
Sixto Yvnra. drunk and disordetly, IS.
William Sanbrook, drunk and disorderly 80
John Yates, leaving team alone, continued
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

8 East Commerce street, has just re-
ceived the latest designs in holiday
goods, consisting OF celluloid dressing
cases. Florence sets, shaving sets. nail
sets, infant sets, odor cases, cigar cases,
cut glass and cologne bottles; also
Lundborg. Colgate's and Lubin's per-
fumes at lowest cash prices.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

They have come-that 10, Christmas
cards. A large assortment. the cheap
est and finest, from four different facto-
ries. Also a large and varied assort-
ment OF fancy goods and toilet articles
in plush and velvet. Call and examine
before purchasing elsewhere.
G. W. BALDWIN,
l2-22-Gt. 257 Commerce street.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

The Frank d. Zottarelli Company will
furnish first class music throug-
out the coming season for balls and par
ties. The band is composed OF the best
talent In the city and will insure salts
faction whenever called upon. Give us
a trial. Address Gl2, Avenue Il.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

Editor San Antonio Light:
Please announce to my fellow citizens
OF the Third ward that l am candi-
date for reelection as Alderman to rep
resent them In the Council, and shall be
pleased TO receive their commentator
II my past record merits 1t.
JOUN H. BOIToN,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

Mr.. Mike McDermott, proprietor Of the
new Sunset Saloon at 52l Austin street,
opposite the Sunset passenger depot,
makes the announcement that he will
open Wednesday evening. December "a,
and extends an invitation to the public
and his friends generally. l2-22-3t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

We have too many ladies and misses cluaks
on hahd ana as we are having very mild win
ter We have put the prices way down.
~ fine all wool dolmans as
Inns u an assorted lot. Among them you
~" WI nnu clohks mat sold formerly as high us
~ V 30 we lose money on every cloak In
'ns lot' HAAS OPPESHRIMBR
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24
New Year Callers.

Ladies keeping open house on New Years
day will please send in their names, with as
sistants, TO the LIGHT for publication. Also
gentlemen, who will pay calls, can have same
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

You will find 1t to your advantage to
buy your coal OF A. Bruni, 1924 Military
plaza, telephone 234. Delivered In any
quantity TO any part Of the city at low
est prices. ll-l0-lm
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

Don't fail to call at l.. Rouvant's, the
largest and finest jewelry store in the
South, where you can buy the finest
goods at hard time prices. His stock OF
diamonds and fine watches Is the largest
and best this side OF St. Louis. Before
buying call and see Rouvant. l2-22-6t
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-24

Nr. J.. Wolfson has just received q
large lot OF goods for his millinery de-
partment, in all colors, Of the now fash
ionable pompons. crowns and chenille
scarfs. They will be closed out at very
low figures and will repay looking at.