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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
Farmers Clubs.

Some years since, there were several
Farmers Clubs in this county, but they
have been suffered to lapse into ''innocuous
desuetude." We think they shonld be
revived and established upon a permanent
basis, for, with the agricultural editor of the
Inden Appeal, eve are much in favor OF
farmers organizations of every kind, and
believe that, when properly conducted, they
are calculated to do great good and be a
great gain to the farmer. And we believe
that they are sadly needed. Farmers really
need some place to which they can resort
monthly or weekly, and see and talk with
their brother farmers, compare notes, and
gain information about the crops, the mar
kets, and the monetary affairs of the coun-
try.
The place of resort should be a building
or room apart from others, so that there
would be no interruption from other people
and where the club might freely discuss any
question that might arise. The room should
be furnished with seats, table, and other
conveniences, and place for fire in winter.
The public school-house would generally
be suitable place, and Saturday afternoon
suitable time to meet. There should be
some show of organization, constitution,
few rnles, some officers, and always an
executive committee. Little regard te
parliamentary rules need be paid. The
speeches should be free, easy, conversation
al, brief, and every member should have
chance to be heard.
| Newspapers--the farmers organs--shoult
be taken and read by all. The club coulo
take them at club rates, and all share the
benefit. If possible the club should have 6
small circulating library, say 30 volumes or
the several branches of agriculture. B,
buying all at once they can be had at whole
sale prices. These books the member
should take home, read, and return.
Before farmers can ever take command
ing stand in community they must become
better informed, and possess higher degree
of intelligence, and especially a more in
tellIgent view of the nature Of their calling
their obligations to the State and of thu
State to them, and of the laws of trade
They must have combined, organized actiol
and power, hold frequent consultations, ant
understand their rights.
These things make the clubs necessit,
of the time, and we are glad to see move
ments on foot tending to unite farmer
more firmly together. Let the work go on
Act with prudence, caution, deliberation
Begin by abusing nobody, but gain all yo'
can of the ins and outs of trade. Deliberat
first, then act"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

The eight anarchists on trial at Chicago
were found guilty, with the penalty of death
in seven cases, and fifteen years imprison-
meut in the eighth case.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 2l-Michael
kurtz, member of the wholesale tobacco
firm of Kurt Bros, was arrested here,
Tuesday night, by Capt W. C. Cooper, of
Pinkerton's detective agency, charged with
robbing jewelers. safe at Troy, n Y, of
$4,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry, Feb.
q, 1884 The detective alleges that Kurtz
is notorious burglar known as "Sheeny
Mike, alias Richard Roe" Kurtz is said
to have already been indicted for the Troy
burglary. kurtz Bros have done an ex-
tensive tobacco business here during the
last six months as agents for the Eagle
Tobacco company, Of Detroit, Mich The
prominence of the firm made the arrest a
sensation in business circles Kurt is in
Jail awaiting requisition from the gov
ernor of New Y York.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
BOARD OF TRADE MEN.


WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. 2l..-Representa-
tives of nearly every board Of trade and
chamber of commerce in the country have
arrived here to participate in the annual
convention OF the national board of trade,
which opened Wednesday morning under
the presidency of tine Hon. Frederick Fra
ley, of the Philadelphia board of trade,
and will continue in session until Satur-
day. At meeting OF the executive
ommittee Wednesday morning the
resolutions to be presented at various
steps of the proceedings were approved, and
a resume was furnished by Secretary Ham
ilton A Hill of Boston. They urge con
gres5 to provide for national board OF
railroad commissioner; ask that mail
subsidy not greater than 30 cents per ton
gross register be | aid for every 900 miles of
actual voyage. to American vessel over
l,0o0 tons actually engaged i'll foreign com
meree; urge that retaliatory legislation
lie enacted upon foreign governments
which have laws against Amerie an pork;
favo r4ciprocity treaties with Canada and
Mexico; fayor suspension of the silver COIN
age; urge p oyi ion for ample seacoast de-
fanses; ask that congress define the jurisdic-
ton of the United States over the navigable
waters OF the country; demand that the
bonded period o. three years, except for
perishable fruits, etc, be abolished; denolnca
che tax upon commercial travellers; favor
national bankrupt law, as set forth in the
Lowell bill. demand the ato .hment OF
taxes upon alcohol used in the arts Gud
manufactures; favor postai-telegraph sys-
temr rest an amendment to the constitu-
lion so that the president can veto separate
items in appro{ o{riation bills; ask the aboli-
tion OF certificates of United Stytas consuls
III relation to imgortations, suggest that the
presidential term he extended to six Yeas,
and that TO president should be eligible for
a second trm
The resolution i'll relation to ship building,
which IS one o. the most important, reads as
follows:
Resolved, That the national board Of
trade recognizes the necessity, if we are TO
secure ous share of tha worlds trade, of
adopting the same methods pursued by oar
competitors TO establish quick and fre1uant
communi alton with foreign markets, and
> a = "ur s:Gip-owIess upon an equal footing
VITA i!o e OF other countries
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Jan 90
The following quotations in grain and provisions
were made on the board of trade TODAY: Wheat
No =, January, opened 771ec, closed 7s4c; Feb
opened 7seec, closed .Ss4c Corn-No ., January
opened 3f1st, closed 36kc; February, opened and
closed S5sfc; May, opened 4o:, closed 4D;Ac
Oats-No 2 January, opened and closed sSt4
3i55c, closed SI1%e. Pork-January opened
and closed Sl1t0; February. opened and closed
$l1.t0; March, opened an closed Si100 Lard
January, opened and closed S6.l5.
Live Stock-The Union Stock Yards report the
following range of prices Hogs-The market
opened tchve and firm, with h2avy grades &c
.lghsr 6 and light grades unchanged; light grades
pacKing StMG4 o. Cattle demand sirong;
bulls, $2.a593.0'; cows, s2oo036) s.ockerss'
s2.7o@3.s1; native, S3so0.50l
Produce: Butter - Fancy creamery, 3ln,3n
per h.; dairy, l6Glst. Eggs-Strictly fresh, %
@s2e per doz; cold storage, 170 lsr; picked, Il
Q1ie. Potatoes-Eariy rose, 50G55c per bu;
Burbanks 5sQeas; mixed lots, 4oa55c all on On
track in car lois; Illinois sweet POTATOES s. DON
rs per Dbl. Dressed Poultry Chickens, 1Lsc
per h.; turkeys, s6gc; ducks and gees.. I0,,
Apples-Choice to fancy, $l.50Gl75, and See,
onds. $l.0oQ l.25 per Dbl
New York.
NEW YORK, Jan p.
Wheat-No. red winter, February, sSlsc; dc
March. S9Ic: do Nay. 9!Ac Corn-No mixed
February, 494c; do March, 4s5sc bid. Oats-No
mixed January, 36Hc; do February, se34c
Rye-Doll Bariey-Nomnal Pork-Duil mess,
$io.a50i0i5 Lard-So.50 January So 10 Fen
tuaIy.
St. Louis.
ST, LoUIs, Jan ~
Wheat-Strcng and higher: No 2 red cash
y 1pc; February, &3oc; March, s9iac; May, 92 G,
Coin-F.rn and higher; No = mixed cash. a3
q 33sbc: january, 3s &c; May, 3T1.c Oats
Steady; No. mixed cash, 2 &c; May 3llac
Rye-Nominai; 50 Whisky -Si.l0 PORK
Steady; Slio1 Lard-Steady; S5Q0@605.
TOLEDO, Jaa -
Wheat-Firmei; cash, ⪼ j nla v eslAg:
March. olc; May, 9lssc, Corn-FirIn cash, sJc;
May, 404e. Oats-tncha lg'"d; nothing daifg
Clover Seed-Frm; cash or January, S5sl; Feb
rnary, $3.50 bid; March, s 90
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, Jan ~
Wheat-Weak; cash, Tsc; February, 7ol.c May
s3tsc. CONS rong; No. 2, s6s4c. 0ats-F "a
No =, u, c. Rye Dull; No l. SIC Bar ley
tu.ei; No :. 53t.e
Detroit.
Detroit Jan "a
Wheat fas No / white tSe cash 92lse
May No. red, s.1sc cash; Sc February slc
ns ed MsrcI, 9lt4c May NJ 3 red soc askel
Corn --S c oats-No white. Sac bid ) 10
ASA, d No 2 - g lid
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
WANTS A FAIR COUNT.
AN OHIO NAN CREATES A HEALTHY
SENSATION.
Senator Hopple, of Cincinnati, Desires
to Know Whether He Was Elected
An Almost Unheard of Proceeding--The
Payne Committee.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, JAN 21-There was
quite Il sensation in the senate Tuesday aft
ernoon when Mr.. Hopple, one of the Demo
cratic senators, arose to question of priv
ilege and addressed the president, saying:
"On the 18th inst. there was presented to
this body notice OF contest. questioning
my right to a seat in this assembly l hon
estly and conscientiously believe that the
delegation in this house and those expelled
from the other house from Hamilton county
are elected, and that an inyestiga-
ton into the facts viii so determine
it. | now demand-as | deem it to
be my right to defnand-a speedy investiga-
tion into the charges presented without de-
lay. If | am elected | desire to know it,
but am not willing to take it for granted
| am not elected by what partisan press
may say uninvestigated We recognize to
q considerable extent the honor of this posi-
ton If attained by honorable means, nor
are we unconscious of its dishonor if at
tanned by dishonorable ones There may
have been dishonest practices employed in
the last election in Cincinnati, but /
am not willing to admit that all
the dishonesty was practlced by my
party. | desire a deep and thorough in
,e5tigation into the matter. | desire to
know where and by whom these frauds
were committed | desire to knew whether
all were committed by the Democratic
party, or whether our Republican friends
are not as deep in the mud as the others are
in the mire. | desire to hnow whether
those frauds elected he or defeated me-
This is a contest between the Republican
and Democratic parties i'll Hamilton
county for the possession of t1a
different boards and Offices of
that city and county, one to gain
possession and the other to hold pos
session, the decision of which question is re-
ferred To this body" Mr.. Hoppie further ex-
pressed his belief that the Democrats were
as honest as the Republicans; that he lid
not seek the nomination, but after being
nominated used every honest effort to be
elected, and was not aware that frauds had
been committed He, however, desired a
searching investigation, and if not fairly
elected desired to withdraw
The speech of Mr.. Hoppe was genuine
surprise to even his colleagues, who had not
the remotest suspicion of what was coming
The committee To investigate the charges
of bribery against Senator Payne organized
"wednesday aid issued several subp1nas for
witnesses. The taking Of testimony will be-
gin Friday.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
EDITOR sToREYs MENTAL BALANCE


GRrious ideas.
CHICAGO, Jan 81, The Storey will case
that Is, that branch @! it relating to the
appeal of Mrs Mary +. Farrand from
u lge knickar5ockai,'s refusal to probate
the will OF Feb /, 1881 was resumed before
5usigo Rogers Wednesday morning, the evil
denee offered going - show the state of tes-
tator's mind in lssl. Part Of the testimony
consisted Of 50 eral letters written by Mr..
Storey while at Green Lake, Wis One OF
them has the folIoaing: Il am having
some extraordinary treatment, the result of
which We sbaI know iie'leafter think it
Is treatment by agencies which can see
further into a milestone than our sort of
p=opie yet not at al! supernatural, but per-
ftetly natural"
Another letter, dated July q, tells Of his
improvement i'll health, and says; Il tall;
18th different indian invisibles every day,
aad they win. give me encouragement 1t
is all very queer We have had one old
chief come twice whom We have never had
before. He is wonderfully deliberate"
IL another letter ha says; Together with
Little S [squawL sound and refreshing
sleep, everyday drives, and whiting the
pare air OF this region, am walking pretty
rapidly over the track to, il seems to me,
peTfect recovery, Little $. is satisfied
with my progress, and assures me that | am
an the ri1ht road, this time. She has
topped treating lie on the head, and only
manipulates my legs, now; or, rather, it is
he Old Indian who usually treats me,
though l. S. seems to be rSistress of cere-
monies. l.. S. is emphatic in correcting
my religious projudices and tells ME that
must never 90 back to the old rut'
Another specimen is as follows: Il have
had long talks with Little SqnawH and
Pete They assure me, and tell me /
must believe it-that there is no death
that the next is spirit world-that there is
no Hell Or Devil that Jesus Christ WAS but
a man-that they know 10 more of the
Great Spirit than we, save that they have
surer evidences of Him; that all mankind
get through finally, and that progress
is the order till the highest sphere" is
reached 1t is all very curious, but
prohable-more probable than the old
Huntriue
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

PoSCA, Neb,, Jan, IA feud of long
standing between the families of W W.
Westbrook and Anson Gibson, living one
mile north Of Ponca, came to a bloody
climax Tuesday. Gibson and his son Willie
We're hauling wood Tuesday when they
encountered the Westbrooks - father
and son. Jim Westbrook apparently
opened fire, the bali taking effect in one of
Gibson's mules. The fight became general
Old man Westhrook had bullet wound
over his right eye and Tom Westbrook had
death wound. Old man Gibson came out
of the fight with but few slight bruises
Tom Westbrook died late Tuesday night
but the Others may recover. Old man Glib
son came to town and gave himself up.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
AN OVATION TO VICTORIA.
The Queen liza London-Hartington to the
Ulster Eoyalisis.

Ulster Loyalisis.
LONDON, Jan Il The queen arrived in
London Wednesday from Windsor castle
She drove from the railway station to Buck
lnghaIn palace in an open carriage and re-
ceived al ovation along the route He2
ma jesty, who Is III excellent health viii
open parliament in person
The deputatioa Of Loyalists from Ulster
Wednesday waited on the Marquis
of Harrington war secretary I'M
der Mr. Gladstone They pointed
out that in ireland tha legal power
OF the queens with does not run outside OF
Ulster, and said they fearel that the terror
ism existing i'll the south AMI west OF Ire
land woud extend to Ulster unless it was
checked.
Lord Harrington replied that in a few hours
they would know the intentions of the gov
eminent respecting the Irish question, and
until then lie would refrain from defining
bis policy regarding the matter The mar
quis advised the depudation to do their ut
most to enlist the sympathy of the English
people in their cause
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
A Great Tunnel Opened.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 2l.-The tunnel between
Liverpool and Berkenhead, under the Mer-
sey, was formally opened Wednesday by
the prince of Wales and his two sons, Princes
Albert aud Geage. Notwithstanding the
incemency of the weather-a heavy fog
prevailing and snow falling-there were
large crowds present both at Berkenhead
and Liverpool At the central station, Per-
kenhead, the prince was presented with an
address by the inhabitants of that city.
The Mersey Tunnel Railway company had
provided accommodations for great num-
Der Of persons within the station and the
entire space was filed with prominent peo-
Fta
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
No More Passes to Freight shippers

PI1TBuRG, Jan, 2l.-T'he representatives
of the Pennsylvania, the Baltimore & Ohio,
the Lake Shore, the Lake Erie, the New
York, Pennsylvania & Ohio, and the Tus-
carawas Valley railroads, who have Just
completed two days session in this city,
have decided to cut OF all passes hereafter
to freight shippers, except those coming
with cattle The question of coke rates will
be settled by arbitration.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

LAPEER, Mich, Jan. CIV. c. Barnes,
OF THO New York World, the champion
type-setter, was Tuesday evening given Il
reception by Bhe citi ems of Lapeer Mich.
his fathers residence, in honor Of the vie
tory achieved by Barnes i'll Chicago The
court house was picked with ladies and
gentlemen Barnes was presented with the
freedom OF the city. Speeches were made
by Mayor Thompson and others, after which
Il banquet followed at the residence Of Mr..
Barues' fath.r
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
"BRACtNG UP" A SENATOR.
New York Anti-SiIver Men Put Prom
Under Eyarts,

New YORK, Jan 2I.-The following letter,
signed by some seventy five of the most
prominent business men Of New York, has
been sent TO the Hon. William NJ Evarts;
New YORK, Jan 10, lss6-To THE Hon.
WILLIAM NJ. EvARTs, UNITED STATES sen
ATE, WASHINGTON, D. C-SIR: Without
expressing any opinion as to the subsequent
course of legislation on the subject, the
undersigned merchants of the city of New
York believe that it is of the utmost impor-
tance for the interests of the country that
the present compulsory coinage of silver
should be suspended, and beg you to exert
your influence in the senate to that end"
Among the. signers are: H. b. Clahin &
Co, Arnold, Constable q Co, E. S. Jaffery,
Dunham Buckley 4 Co., Tetft, Weller a
Co, w. & J. Sloane, Dale, Reed & Cooley,
", Simpsons Sons < Co, and Bliss, Fabyan
& Co
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
Proved by the following Letters and many
Similar Letter. scoudbe Given, did Space Permit;

time and qui saying they are worae than when
they began; | know 1t is discousagng in these old
chronic diseases; nsed TO think was no better,
but nv husband would encourage me by saying
he knew | was better, so | followed directions
CLOSELY and took my medicine regularly; now |
can see and enjoy the benefits of perseverance.
Some say II costs much; my first bill was I'll, IS
an it grew less every time until it wrs only 70
cents; we don't begFudge the money paid out,
considering what beueiits we hive received; any
person wishing to enquire farther into the matter
will call on or address me-
Yours respectful
MRS. l.. i. PEDDIcORD.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

ANNAPOLIS Md, Jan 2l,-Ths lesisla-
ture in Joint session has elected A p. Cor
man United States senator from March 4th,
1881 Henry Lloyd, of dorchester county,
was elected Governor to I'LL the unexpired
term of exGoyeTn0r McLane, now United
States minister To France The comph-
mentary vote of the Republican side was
cast for Robert b. Dixon, of Talbot county, :,
for governor, and Hon Louis NJ. McComas
for United States senator.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

ROME. Ga, Jan 2l-Sonie one erawled
under thc foor Of Bryant's saloon and
bored hole through ths door and into a
full barrel of whisky above, 1t is supposed
be drank all he wanted ana went Off tbs
barrel was fou,.d empty.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
A DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Thomas Mclaughlin, deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed admin.
istraor, with the will annexed. of the ertate Of
Thomas Mclaughlin, late of the county of Rock
island, state Of Illinois, deceased hereby gives no
fice that be will appear before the county court
in the city OF Rock I-land, at the March term on
the second Monday in March next at which time
all persons having claims against said estate are
pHided and requested to attend for the purpose
OF having the same adjusted. All persons indebf-
ed to said estate are requested to ma Ike nmei iiate
payment to the undersigned
Dated this s0th day Of January, A. D.. 1885.
ADoLPH WE kEL. Administrator
With the will lanuexed
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

Pea coal, $500; CRATE and egg, So. 25;
range, nut and No. 4, $3.50 per ton;
screened and delivered all best quality
of anthracite. Extra carriage charged on
orders of less than one ton. Blacksmith 8
caol. Connellsville coke and charcoal.
1903 Second avenue. E. G. FRAZER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
Bankers ana Merchants Telegraph Com.
pany.

New YORK, Jan. 91.-The request of
Millard R. Powers, as trustee of a46 bonds
of the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph
company, to have the sale of the property
OF that company, under the sl0,OO0, 900
mortgage given by the Farmers Loan and
Trust company to the United Lines Tele-
graph company fo: 500 ooo, set aside, was
denied wednesday by Judge Barret, Of the
supreme court
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
M Home Rule,

LONDON, Jan. 21.-[Special. Queen
Victoria opened parliament in person to-
day. She stated emphatically that under
no circumstances will home rule be
granted in Ireland, and hints broadly at
crushing out by force the aspirations of
the Irish people
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

Insurance in reliable companies at loves
rates. apply TO E. Lieberknecht, real esl
rate. loan and insurance agent, and nota-
ty public Collections made. Office III
Second avenue. eodtf
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21


Dear Madam II il row over two years siuce you
eured me of sick headaches which had a annmber
Of years; also had pains in my back and between
my shoulders; | stll feel well and hearty, weigh
ing more than ever in my life, for which | feel
very grateful 10 you and wish ynu all sneeess I;
any person doubling this will please address me
Yours with respect,
MRS L. t. PEDDICotiD
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

The finest mail and paper box ever in
vented is for sale at the ARGUS office at
the low price Of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at $3.50. Call and ex-
anime them.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
SECOND LETTER, lSSJ,

PEsorUM, Champaign County. IL,
August 4, 1855.
To THE PUBLIC: / wish TO state that In the sum
mer OF 1882 | was treated by Mis-. DR.. heck ior
consumption and was cured sound and well. My
treatment occupied about eight months. Since
my recovery | have become very rugged and
strong. and now enjoy good heolth.
Respectfully, ANNA ADAtH.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.-Mrs. Della s. Par
hel mother of the Irish leader, is in pre-
earious condition, and not much hope il
entertained for her recovery.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21

Mr.. A. Nichols suffered from catarrh
for years. He purchased bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm of us. He is now almost
cured, and says you cannot recommend
it too highly.-Evers Bros, Druggist,
Independence, Iowa.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-21
A Wealthy Resident of Lincoln says:

LINCOLN III, NOV 1, 1000
To the Editor.-For years my health has been
miserable; have sull red from complication Oh
troubles, having serious kidney trouhle ana ihe
worst of female disease which made Tie almost
burden 10 me; had catnrrh very nadtY, and my
liver was much diseased; | also had humorous
piles from which l suffered terrible agony, ana
could gel nothing 10 cure me. although ! trieu
many medicines until applied to DIR Mrs. keck,
and BY strictly following her advice and treat.
ment, She hqs cured me; The tnmors she removed
without ia. use OF the knife. feel better than
have for 9D years. and cau word more ana walk
further. with pleasure. while before treated with
Mrs keck was In agony.
lhope ally OF my friends wha are in poor health
may take my advice and doa4 have done. fauy
one wishes 10 know more or my case they aay call
on me. Respectfully,
MRS. JOHN EVANS