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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-11

The American Protestant Association, which
has lodges in sixteen states, and a total member
ship of about 100000. began its annual conven-
ton In Buffalo yesterday. Postmaster Cen
eral Wanamaker has been a member of the
order for twenty years.
The most important business to be trans
acted Is the adoption Of a new constitution and
rituals. New officers will be elected, and the
next place of meeting will be chosen near the
close of the session.
Its membership is closed to Roman Catholics
and non-citizens. Its stated objects are to ele-
vate American citizenship and prevent the EN-
croachment Of religion as a power in American
politics. ..
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The Fredericksburg Monument.

The monument unveiled at Fredericksburg
yesterday was erected by the Ladies' Memorial
Association and the corner stone laid on June
4, 1874. by the Fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, A.
+. and A NJ. 1t is thirteen feet six inches high
OF gray granite, with corners of red granite
and contains the following inscriptions:
On the east side, South Carolina, Virginia,
North Carolina; north, Missouri, Kentucky,
Tennessee. Arkansas; west, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Texas; south, Georgia, Florida, Alabama.
The monument stands on a mound about five
feet high; without statue, five feet six inches
high; with statue. twenty feet in height.
On the west side are muskets, on the south.
castle with battlements; on the north, sabers:
on the east, cannon; also on the east side the
words-'To the Confederate Dead"
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Protesting Against Railroad Discrimination

DISCRIMINATION.
Mr.. X. H. Gordon, editor Of the Daily Hote
Reporter of Philadelphia. arrived in Washing
ton last evening, accompanied by Mr.. A. Worth
Spates, the associate counsel OF Messrs. Arun-
dell Moon, attorneys of Philadelphia. who
have been retained to appear before the inter-
state commerce commission in behalf of the
business men of Philadelphia to protest against
what they claim to be unjust discrimination
practieed by the railroad companies entering
Philadelphia. Mr.. A. X. Browne has been re-
tanned as the Washington attorney.
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TROrTING AT BENNING.
A Fair Attendance, but the Racing W.
Rather Tame.

Rather Tame.
The trotting meeting at Benning yesterday
drew fair attendance, although the racing
was somewhat tame. Only two races were an
ished, the following being the summary:
First race-2.20 class; pacing; purse $500.
s. and c. Quinton's b. m. Lucille, by
Nedgewood (owner) .......-...... 1
c. b. Meyers b. 9. Black York OoilD. 2 8 2
DR.. Lobb's b. 6. Cousin Joe Qrwin)... 8 2 8
Time. 221H. 2.24S4. 2.2S.
Betting-Auction, first heat Cousin joe $40;
field, SIS. Second heat, Cousin Joe, s11; field
s25. Third heat, Lucille. SIS; feld 81.
Books-First heat. Lucille, to 2; Black
York, to 2, and Cousin Joe, 2 to q Second
heat, Lucille, 6 to 5; Black York, to s, and
Cousin Joe to 2. Third heat, Lucille, 8 to 5;
Black York, to 5, and Cousin Joe. 10 to2.
Second -ace-2.22 class; purse, $500
HoLtsohel Hopp'sg.g. Charley
e; by Sam Perdoe (HentscheD. 3 121
Lobb's b. g. Problem Qrwin)... 1245I3
Delnarest's br. y. Prince A.
, (oWner). ............-...... 512432
s. and c. Quinton's br. m. Vir-
ginia Evans (owner). . 25525 r. O.
Kendig's CHI. nj. Maud Muller. A 8 8 4 r. O.
Time, 2.2313, 2.22ll, 2.22, 2.26, 2.22, 2.2S15.
Betting-Auctions, first heat, Charley c.,
s45i field, S23. Second heat. field S23; Prob
lem, 81. Third heat, field, s25; Prince A., So
eNA AS"s- Onoiios ~, [<o, uoiu, 90. run
heat none sold. Sixth heat, field, s25; Charley
c., So.
Books--First heat: Charley c., 2 to s; Vir-
glnia Evans, to 2: Prince A., 8 to 2; Maud
Muller, to 2, and Problem, 5 to 2. Second
heat: Charley c., to 5; Evans, 8 to 2; Prince,
. to 2; Muller, 20 to 2; Problem, 4 to 2. Third
heat: Charley c., to I; Evans, to 2; Prince,
to 2: Muller, Is to 2; Problem, to 2. Fourth
heat Charley. to 5: Evans, 8 to 2; Prince, 6
to 2; Muller, 10 to 2; Problem, 10 to g. Fifth
heat: Charley c., to 10; Evans, 20 to 2; Prince,
10 to 2; Muller, 20 to 2: Problem, 10 to 2. Sixth
heat: Charley c., to 10; Prince A, to 2:
Problem, z to 2.
Besides the regular card for today Mr.. Ed
ward l. Emory will start his FLY Happy Lady
to beat 23O.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

e. The difference between loose vague
boast and an affidavit giving exact figures is a
wide one. and Of vital significance to a person
interested in the statement The STAR s,rears
to its circulation. This is a point Of great i'm
portance to advertisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-11

There Sounded the Keynote Of the Revolu-
ton.
The sesqui centennial of st. Johns Episcopal
Church of Richmond, Va, was celebrated yes
terday with impressive ceremonies Bishop
Randolph preached in the morning and gave !
history Of the parochial work and In the even.
lag Hon. VIM. Writ Henry delivered an address
ON the connection Of the church with the DO
hticsl history Of the country. It was in this
building that the Virginia convention OF IT'S
assembled and Patrick Henry sounded the KEY
note Of the revolution. Tho present occasion
was commemoratsd by placing in the chancel
an exquisite angel lecturn as = thank Offering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-11

STEAMER ''wAKEFIELD-
- Leaves ith s. wharf on MONDAYS. THURSDAYS
and SATURDAYS at z q Returning TUESDAY
FRIDAY and SUNDAY EVENING"
for Nomini Greek, Va, and st. Clements BAy, ~.
touching al intermediate landiurs
''fasseiiGer Recommendations nrst-class-
Z. W. RIDLEY
W General Manarpr
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PROOF LIKE THE FOLLOWING SHOULD POINT
THE WAY TO PERSONS SUFFERING FROM OBJ
sTRUCTIONS IN THE NOSE AND THROAT AND
To OBTAIN THAT RELIEF WHICH THEY so
MUCH DESIRE.
Washington. d. c.. Nay 30. 1891.
Or. G. ". Jordan.
Dear Sir-YOur skilful treatment and succeszfu re-
movA of distractions in my nOstrils deserves open
scknovle-ment and II Is pleasu. to perform what
consider my duty in this respect. An injury my
nose twenty resulted in a Detected septurn
and afterward IN complete stOrpage left nostr 10y
excessive growth cartilage. and the rght nostril
likewise considerably in paired for usefulness All ef-
forts TO force natural discharges by sharp blowing
tailetl and hawking often resOrtsd which
Ereesblene>s hastily pass over. since the necessity
for no longer exists For last three have
constantly Receiving trsatMent from many doctors
and that they ali failed OF their object Is needless
shy since Placed myself in your hands Just a month
s~o. The reLef Afforded and ventilation OF throat
made possible by your successful surgery land which
was attended by not the slightest pain incOnven-
lence' most heartily thank you for and stand ready
10 thoroughly IN tOrse you and your methods.
Yours truly,
WALTER NORRIS
No. sos 18th NV
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OCEAN STEAMERS.

ALLAN LINE, RoYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS.
Via DERRY and GALwAY Most direct route a.
From Scotland and North and Middle OF ireland,
,,.. ACc..NMMoDArIoNs UNsURPAssLD.
lntermediate. So Storage. el0
NEW YORK AND GLASGOW,
Via Londonderry. every fortnight.
10Th June. state Of Nevada. ii a. m
9Th july. Stateof Nebraska. =. ii 3Oa NJ.
Cabin passage. 80 and upward. Excmsl on. cts and
upward. steerage. slg.
Apply TO q. W. MOSS. Sll Pa. ave-. or
my21-:3In Mrs. ID. A. BkOSNAN, Washington.
NEW YORK. MAINE AND n b. g. CO.
~ Elegant passenger accommodations. De.uhIful
sea voyage"
STEAMER WINTHROP"
For Bar Harbor. Eastport. Campobelio. ST. Andrews
and ST. John, \. b.. every SATURDAY at 5 pm
Special facilities Tor transportation of horses and
STEAMER LUCY r. MILLER"
For Rockland Camden, Belfast bangor and conuec-
tions Tor MOosehead lake every tuesday, at noon
Steamers leave Pier 4s. L. H.. MY FREIGHT received
daily.
Penna. r. r. and baltimore and Ohio r. r. ofaces.
+. II. SMITH co, General Manager,
IL and 10 " illiam New York.
Baggage checked through TO destination. te3tojyl
CHoRT ROUTE TO LONDON
= NCRDDEUTSCHER LLOYD 8. g. co.
Fast Express stealners,
To Southampton London, Havrel, Bremen
& IN. Elder Sat-, June 10. 10 a. m Traye Tues.
June 10, noon; FuldA. We'd, June IL. Up. Sale.
Sat-. June 10. am.
Comfortable state rooms, excellent table. luxurious
saloon appointments. Prices: LIST cabin. 500 aud
ward BERTH according TO location I'd caDin. so and
sGO berth steeraxe al low rates Apply ~ H. n.
DROoP. g23 Penn. ave. my30
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

FOR NokFoLk And ul.p pOINT TAKE
Il Steamer LADY, OF THE LAKE. Fare al ,O
Round trip 81 %. Steamer leaves 9th ST. wharf ter
minus OF gable cars tuesday. Thursday and sunday
. pm. Lighted VIII electricity and refurnlsh.i
throughout Through tickets to Boston. incIudIns
meals and state rooms. TO- %. and New ork xs 40
Telephone call. 1850; and G. u onees-5l3 and I42i
Penna. ave. lmy4l ALFRED WOOD. @. T. A
nj ARYLAND AND VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT
w Company Steamer Sue. Capt, w C. Geoxhegan.
leaves every sunday al Baltimore and river
LANDINGS. Steamer John L. Tygert, Capt. ohm A.
hetcham. leaves every Monday and Thursday az
p m for river landings Thursdays trip viii be er-
tended TO Baltimore. All freight he prepaid.
Tor passage and freight apply to STEPHENSON q
BRO, 9TH st. wharf. or cor. Pa. and l.th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-11

IL You ARE anticipating a change in Won,
bank account come and see u.s.
WOODS Il Co., bankers,
Adrt 1872 street.
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RAILROADS.
ID IcHMoND ANp pANVIiIE RAILROAD CO.
II schedule IN effect june :. lssl.

ID IcHMoNp AM pANyIIIE RAILROAD co.
II sheduls in eject yune J. lss.l.
Az s, trains w and ss rsHn.'l'.n'. f'-n
s.Ss IN DAILY Toe Lyncbsurs. stor- ., all ~
SSisr white sulpsuf sIrinSs Sonn-c,s q fshShbers
sss NSS9s md Msssn h kr.a f1r hssss.
and the Southwest
r.aqa.s SS,. sSps fur s: o,.r.s . and
ShasiottesNille stations Chr-@Ir.ke and Ohio hzisI
NoTsh c.soins D.ns,cn s.l,ssury snl .,.taas N..s-
south caEolins pyisicn, and stations ktlsnta and
IN linton station for al prisip. points SOUTH
Pullman buffet sl.-r.r. New Yors and w.si.iastos
70 N,snis c.noectas WITH pallmss slsspst h,isn,.
.S sesI 70 M.mps,. "a. and sS S unit. :.
psnslns vii Pallman sleeper isr Aa.ns,. VI. 60.
Knossiiie va Ashsflis and Rot s..siass
s.gAm and s:S Z m--p Daily except Sunday. FOR
= IS p Daily except sunday. for w.rrSn,cn ana
8 70 T'p'1pai yliwashiSafoS AND SOUTH
s.ai I'm I'm =, p, LINiI Man,n,
smosnT. Library Sad 1t-eria,ion Car, o. the lssssi
ssprs-sy for the An rr,rS isf. - chsrssd on
% q OWEN and a oven u.aa Pullman sss.. 100
any point "A tNes Al Atlanta : - y. IA. following
iof New orlssas va aon,sumers and Tor Msmpss.
Meridian. New Orleans and Nicssbuns Birnlins-
llo2 .. m;-D.ily. souIhcrn E,pre-. for Lynch.
tuIE. 1recnsDorNi. halelsn Salisbury and
stations western Nortn carolina Division Charlotte
aud stations sout Csroins DIyisloa "a Augusta and
Stations Atlanta and Ch.rl tic Division 10 Atlanta
where connertion made IN linton station for all
lolfts south and Southwest Through coaches Nee
Pullman Bare, Sleeper. New Yorl 20 EpOrrll. vi.
iynS,noure. D-nNIle. salisbury aud Western Nortn
pullman Buffet sleeper. Washington TO Ne~ orl~.ns
Wa <tisnta. Moutgolllrry and AoiAls
TRAINS ON WARRINGTON ANDOHIO DIVISION
le.ye Msshlhston am dsily. 9 Is .. m. daily ana
ceIa sunday.
lhrouga train. frum tine south Via Charlotte ana
psnNills arrive IN Mashin ston - IN. 10. ~
anu ~ 2 m, and irom Charlott-.,ills and Msrrsn-
ton AZ Sly . IN strusssurs lurs ai 10 a. q.
Tickets sleepins Car reservation and tniormstiop
inrnished and baggage chesked Ofic. l.SDD Prnn-
wanna ave and At PAseneer Station fennzyIvsnla
Railroad. oth anu Is sts-. WASHINGTON. ID. 4.
geO sh L. TAILOR. G@nsrAi Pass Arent.
( 'HEsAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
Schedule In .f.ct May -, 1891.
q. - Leave mon Depot. 9TH and str~efa
Nor;olk daily. Arrive at Old Point al Uss6 M
nnc Nor oh NJ % pm
PIN, Cinealnau Express daily stations Ia Viz
gina, West Virginia. kentusky and Cincinnati
N.stibuie Sleepers and entire train run through
without change ~ Cincinn.ti. srriNins at = - a NJ
Dinln< car ~ Clifton forse. serN.ns lunch aud
IL Hop m. D. =. V. vesti6uls Limited daily SOFIA
trains. with dining carr. run through without
chanNe 10 sincinnst Ne-tibule slssp.r Tor Lex
reeve pas sensers st pm.
Omcss. OILS anc l4.l fellsyl ysni. avenue.
X. W. FULLER
hy-o General Passenger Asent
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DoS,r WASTE YoUn Money
OK INFERIOR HOSE Hit GET THE

The Spiral Cotton Hose having outside covering
10 hold the moisture. Rubber hose does dries
towel Of course there limitations: there are FOUR
WAYS. however hy whrh you tell II the dealer il
trying sell an inferior hose The Genuine Spiral
has
/. A BLACK LINE peren ia: BE SURE II Is
BLACK. NOT DARK BLUE. RED OR ANY
THING But BLACK. -
II. The STENCIL "'SPlRA' PATENTED
MARCH 10. ISsO." on EVERY LENGTH
III. THE CORRUGATED COUPLING AND BAND
As IN CUT.
". EVERY LENGTH Is NOW PUT Up WITH A
PINK WRAPPER AROUND THE HOSE MAR
THE COUPLING.
sr'aDt> ViH Dc seat free IL mention Lis Yvb-
ficdfl0a. Sold srerytrhSrc.
BOSTON WOVEN HOSE Co, MANUF'Rs OF
RUBBER BELIING AND PACKING, Phi DEVON
SHIRE ST. BOSTON: M LAKE ST. CHICAGO:
BUSH ST.. SAN FRANCISCO my-sl-eo:sp
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DEuNKkNNEss, OR THE LIQUOR HABIT, POSI-
DE- HAINEsT 6oLDEN SPECIFIC.
l., s Manufactured a. = powder. which can be given
70 slass " f%er. cup Of coffee OF tss OF n food
snnoat the know or the Patient IL absolutely
srless and viii eff ct pernsnent and speedy ours
hosse rrecA IL has been given In Thousands Of ssss
ehd N every instAEce Yertsst has tolloNed IL
never AIS The stem pre- mated with the
spstnc becomes utter impos.ibllify the liquor
appeuts 70 exist.
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO.. SOLE PROPRIETORs
CINCINNATI. OHIO.
- pare book OF particulars free To be Lad Of y. r.
NAIL, and.< kim Hoass: ". c, DoWSKY ! Co.
l4kn 81 and W. ave " sShinSrCn, ID. q.
nAA4.-tA. o. taly
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HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE.
III Effects Of Tobacco
relieved b. its uceL
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GLOVE EMPORIUM,

GLovE EMPoRIuM.
GAL PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
SILK Mitts. 25c.. &c. and 4Ic
'CLEANFAsT" BLACK STOCKINGS
Every par warranted.
Z.Dc. Chlldrens Stochlncs, , pairs 81
&c. Ladies stockfn.s pairs. ii
sos. Ladies' stockings. pairs, al "a
Elegant durable silk finish. -nv1o-,n
WANTED-LADIEs TO KNOW THAT NAVY
w moved TO my new al artments. of l,th and
u SITS q W, over ONO National Bank. aud an now
PREPARED TO execute all orders promptly Fine Even
ing Dresses. street Costumes. Jackets Wraps Man
ties, &c. in tine latest Style Perfect nj
teed. MADAM BUTLER my2,llm
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DIR. C. NJ JORDAN,
coo 18TH STREET NV.
Specialty-Diseases Of Nose Throat LUNGS aud Ear
Consultation Free.
Once hours-9 to IL IN. to p. N. @ to p. m.
Sundays to l2m. te6.a.II
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ID OCK ENON SPRINGS. VIRGINIA
~ In the great North mountains only 81 hours from
Washington. Hotel and cottages accommodate 30.
cool resort Bountiful table. Three remarkable
medicinal springs Fine mineral baths and swimming
pool. Livery. bowling alleys, tennis lawn and ele
giant ball room ENLARGED this year. opens June
% Beautiful new descriptive pamphlets this office.
For terms and full information apply at Office Of
A. 8. PRATT L SONS
my21-3m Sun building, 1915 st.
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| NINNEQUA HOUSE.
MINNEQUA SPRINGS. BRADFORD CO.. PA
This rstclass hotel. improved and enlarged opens
JUNE ~; highest point Northern Central railroad
| invgorating air; spring Of wonderful curative
quAlities elevator, steam heat, and every
| modern convenience. Rates S12 to ella per week.
| L. j. ANDRESs,
| my30-s, tn, th26t Proprietor.
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| EAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, NEAR
L warrenton. We. Opens June 10. Modern nrst-
class hotel th9ro9ghly equipped hot sulphur baths
dress JOHN L. MILLS. ll27 ST., washngton D.
c. until June g; after this at the springs also Bar
net St. Baltimore. my.s}e
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PIANOS AND ORGANS.

X RAkAUEh llANOs HAVE wON 1HE AD INA.
~ ton u the oN-ts ly teir ~asr. nj tone
anu aI5Apil sse them a! 1slnple ~ hussc. l.sy u
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SUMMER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. :.

A TLANTJC CITY. n. Trent OR SALE-HO.
IA tells cottages and bath houses lots for sale in all
parts of the city also South Atlantic City. ISRAEL
LAW building. fel-tf
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1'HE ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
6 o. IN. .. Bsrkslsy springs W. Va;
electric bell. throuFhoui the house Terms moderate
Owner and PROPRIETOR Berkeley springs W va ei
EoR RENT A VERY DEslRABLY LOCATED
& f. ksfsseSSs for
te1-lm RI.
CAFON S SSsfSSS Az SJ R9iSTHs. W v.
lSo miles IRON Baltimore. is from M.shins.ou.
with its superior mineral waters. superb summer
and the
Lovely sumner me home For medca and other te.t
iSa SSaekzIf. Agent. COS i4'h n S;Ss:siss
EsFEzhGs sf AZ HHaiHs1o 1ssr1rU
DESIGNED for residents Of Washington seeking health
TIVE POLAND SPRINGS OF THE SOUTH.
Aw,, .Sreen Spring Valley, Md
10 tSrs hadsd mile to other
door 1z FRSG AXIS HOTEL
Of the
WAITER y s Virtues Of the 20
rihes the blood cleanses the system Hotel is first
dining room general conduct Of hotel viii
be Of the highest order Of excellence you
phere; mosquitoes no malaria large airy rooms
music will be unexeeptionally fine.
Terms sls per week and upward,
{. WARNER lsToRK.
n,-o,, Drop. Hotel Aitimon'. Balt,more.l
EAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. NEAR
L Warrenton. We. Opens June To- Modern frst-
hGs ;ah%T @st ss
dress JOHN M l. MILE !as7 St, WASHINGTON, D.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The Chicago Interstate exposition will
open next Wednesday,
DR.. William c Barker died at Wauke-
gan, Ills, aged 20 years.
Charles NJ. Stokes, prominent Phila-
delphia stock broker committed suicide.
An unknown man and woman COM
mitted suicide by going over Niagara
Falls
Senators Jones and Stewart, of Nevada,
are to stump Ohio in the interest of free
coinage.
j. X. Russell, lumber manufacturer
of Chicago. died at his home in Oak Park,
aged G6 years.
England's Trades Union congress has
declared in favor of salaries for members
of the British parliament.
Reports from fifty points in North Da-
kota give an estimated yield of over TWEEN
ty five bushels of wheat to the acre.
public meeting is likely to be called
to protest against the construction of ex-
cessive by high buildings at Chicago. /!
New ZealaEd's legislative council has
rejected the bill passed by the house of
representatives giving the suffrage to
women.
The western railroads having terminals
al Chicago all report that they are unable
to supply shippers with a sufficient num-
Der OF grain cars.
The first exhibit for the Worlds fair
was passed through the Chicago custom
house yesterday. II is from Nova Scotia
and consists of Indian curios.
Fifteen rangers are on the trail of the
Southern Pacific train robbers. There
are eight of the thieves, and battle is
probable when they are overtaken.
a littla Eranob II De, L.
LIMA, of Belleville, is reported as making
miraculous cures in Quebec by simply
touching with feather those affected.
William H. Cooley, colored student in
the Harvard medical school, killed him
self because his father forbade his having
anything to do with a young colored girl
Lieutenant-Governor Meikeljohn, of
Nebraska, and Attorney Healey, of
Omaha, were knocked down in a fight at
Madison, Wis, with well-known physi-
clan.
The Italian steamship Faormina COL
lided with Greek steamer off the coast
of Attica and went to the bottom. Forty
cabin passengers and several OF her crew
were drowned.
A. r. Stanton. of the Marine hospital
corps at Chicago, was on the point of
picking up a tarantula with his bare hand
in fruit store when he was stopped, and
his life possibly saved thereby.
Chili's new government is in a quandary
about the S27,00o, coo of paper money left
by BalmaceGa. Shonld it be repudiated
hardly a bana in the country will be able
to survive the loss. 1t is said that the
Junta is considering plan to redeem it
within five years and at the end of that
time resume specie payments.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept. IL.
Following were the quotations on the board
of trade today: Wheat-No. . September
opened e2lac, closed a49sc; December, opened
94lac. Corr-No. September, opened and
closed Csc; October, opened 55c, closed
Soc; year. opened and closed 46c. Oats
No. September, opened 2sl5c, closed 2sS4c;
October. opened sss4c, closed &c; May,
opened S29sc. closed a5sc. Pork-October,
opened slo.5 closed slO,eG Deem
Der opened sll.lo. closed sllaO; January,
opened Sl3.20. closed $3.50. Lard-Octooer
opened 500. closed S7.1.1S.
Live stock: Following were the prices at
the Union Stock yards today: Hogs-Market
rather active especially on shipping account;
heavy lots in rather light supply and prices
@10c higher; other grades about Sc higher;
pigs in large supply and dull; sales
ranged at S2.c0Gt.21 pigs, s4.5O95.30 light.
S+601is5 rough packing. s4.eoGi-S mixed,
and S4.7015.35 heavy packing and shipping
lots.
Cattle-Market rather active on local and
shipping account.prices steady and rnchasg ged;
quotations ranged at S5.15G60 prime to fancy
shipping steers. Si-'595.5j good to choice do.
S4uGi.65 common to fair do, S3.751t4.40
butchers steers. s2.0oa,3oO stockers, 5000
$50 Texans. S2.91G+S5 rangers, $3.0O135O
feeders, Sl5n33.o COWS, Sl50g30O bulls
aud S2.5o[y5o0 veal calves.
Sheep-Market fairly active and prices easy
anu oI4uE lower quotations ranged at $d5U11
40 westerns, S3.5Odi91 natives and s3.75(t5.5O
lanlb,
Produce; Butter Fancy separator, 2S123xc
per 10; dairies, fancy fresh, l61lSc; packing
stocks, fresh. 1IIlI12c. Eggs-Loss of, 1910
per doz. Live poultry-Old chickens i0c per
lb; spring. loc; roosters, 51Sc; turkeys, mixed,
lOc; ducks. &c; spring, l0c. Potatoes-St.
Louis. eaSly Ohio, 5754sc per bu; Kansas, 35
G40c; home grown 5oG6oc per sack; Mime
sofa 31Gi2c per bu; sweet potatoes, Balti-
more, S3.0093.50 per bbl: Jerseys, $45Ol5O
Apples-Green cooking, $1.251l5) per Dbl;
eating, Si.50a2.5o.
New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. II.
Wheat-No. red winter cash, Sl0s Oc-
tober, sl.0s1a November. Sl.04I4: December.
slC6 Corn-No. 9 mixed cash, 75c; do Oc-
tober. 6i14c; do December, 5Sssc. Oats
Dull but steady; No. mixed cash, 35c;
do October. 35c. Rye-Dull but steady.
Barley-Nominal Pork-Dull; new mess
sl2-251l2..5. Lard-Dull; October. s7.36; Mo-
vember, s7.47.
Live Stock: Cattle-Trading dull at q de-
cline OF lOc per 100 lbs; poorest TO best nstfve
steers. 20 per 100 lbs: Texans and Colo
radios, s3.o51t.le; bulls and dry cows, sL751
3S. sheep and Lanbs-Market dull and
slow; sheep, $4,9DGs.l5 per l06 lbs: lambs. sAtO
Gs.15. Hozs-Narket steady; live hogs. $40
Gs00 per 100 lbs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-12
HORRIBLE DEATH OF A PAINTER.
Impaled ON a Pump His Rigid Body
Forms a CHASTITY Cross.

Torhs Unastiy SrOss
PITTsBURG, Sept 12.-Thursday James
II. Barr, painter aged about 80 years,
while engagedin painting his fathers house
in Williamsburg, fell from ladder dis
tance of seventeen feet and was impaied
on the top of an iron pump. The sharp
iron entered his back and penetrated the
heart His body Immediately became
rigid, and with arms outstretched formed
a ghastly human cross, supported in the
air by the iron cap on the pump. His
parents witnessed the horrible accident,
which was caused by the ladder break
inc