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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
PRODUCE AND LIYE STOCK MARKETS.
Chicago.


CHICAGO, May II.
Following were the quotations on the board
of trade today: Wheat Nav opened
slssc, closed S214c; June, opened slssc, closed
sl5sc; July, opened slssc, closed Size Corn
May opened 4.a4c, closed 1876; June, opened
4S24c, closed 44c; July, opened and closed
sSl5c. oats-May. opened and closed
2s5sc; June, opened and closed 1850; July.
opened 2sa4c, closed 1850 Pork-May, o,ened
ss.6214 closed $50; July, opened So .2I&.
closed Ss.sO; September, opened $3.50
closed Ss.so Lard-May, opened and
Live Stock-Prices at the Union Stock
yards today ranged as follows: Hogs-Market
fairly active and steady at yesterd avs ex-
treme figures; sales ranged at S39OA, Is
pigs, s4S5G4so light. sI25GL45 rough pack
Ing, S+4OG+l5 mixed. S4.50G4.75 heavy
packing and shipping lots.
Cattle-Market moderately active ,pricas IN,
lower; quotations ranged at 81 31A4 50 choice
to extra shipping steers, SSs5a435 good
to choice do; S3551I05 fair to good, g. .25G3. "a
common to medium do. $aOO0355 butchers
steers, S2OGS.So stockers, S27O93 80 Texas
Se.OG3.6o bulls and SaOOG475 veal calves.
Sheep-Market moderately active and pricss
steady; quotations ranged at S475a6 10 west
erns, S4.oo16.2O natives, and $5.7Jl5675 lambs
shorn lots 5oo75 per 100 lbs below quotatio IS
given above.
Produce: Butter-Fsncy separator. &c per
ID; tine cresmeries, aOG2lc; dairies. fanry
fresh, lsc; packing stock, fresh. 1Oallc. Eg,s-
Fresh, 131ac Per doz. Live poultry-Chickens
Ec per h.; roos GERS &c; ducks l2Gl3c; turkeys.
choice hens, lSc; young toms, I2c; geese, S5.oi
&6.U per doz Potatoes-Hebrons IS 10, rer
bu-; Burbanks S3G36c; Rose. 271t5Oc Tor serd.
Peerless, 2S02Sc; common to poor mixed lots
SG25c Apples-Common Ss.OO12s per brI:
good, 2oo9275; fancy, s3.OoDS25
New York.
w. NEW YORK, May L.
Wheat-No. red winter cash. s5sIc.
May, sessc; June, $3.50; July, 9olsc. Corn
No. mixed cash, 5514c; May, 54s4c; june.
o1sc; July, 491Sc. Oats-No. mixed ca,b
SSc; May, S4s4c; July, 8411c. Rye-Dull
but steady; SOQs+c in car lots and boat
loads. Barley-Neglected Pork-Dull but
steady; mess. $l05oG1l.Oo for new. Lard
Quiet; July, $3.50; August, sass
Live Stock: Cattle-Market steady. but m
trading in beeves; dressed beef firm; native
ndes' o,eSsc per Id. Sheep and lambs-Market
nrm and steady; clipped sheep, s40@s55 per
leo lbs; uushorn DO, $3.50; clipped lambs 90,
1856; unshorn do, $50; spring lambs, aaiOl<c
per lb. Hogs Nominally higher; live hogr.
$4-9o15.4e per loo lbs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
$3.50
$500
Sl6.jO

VI me finest line of Children's Suits
rof the best line of Underwear,
, VI me best line of Summer Shirts,
ror the best line of Neck Wear,
tut The best line of Hats, Go To
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
Con firmed MT. Coolidge.

WARRINGTON, May 13-The senate yes.
terday confirmed the nomination of t.
jefferson Coolidge, of Massachusetts,. To
be minister to France
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
New York

What is more attractive than a pretty
acewith fresh, bright complexion Fo-
it. use Pozznni's Powder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-13
Cash Is What Knocks!

You know as we'll as we do that for Cash
you can buy cheaper than on credit We
do strictly Cash Business, and when ira
ding with us you are not compelled to pay
for the loss of bad debts, etc. We have no
Old Shelf Worn Goods in our house, as the
goods of the old firm were closed out with
RUSH after their failure; we have more
nice new Clothing to select from than any
two Clothing houses in the city. The Lon
don is the only Cash Clothing House in
Rock Island
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
One Hundred Miles An Hour.

company has just been Incorporated
in Springfield, ILL.,, for the purpose OF
building an electric road from ST. Louis
to Chicago.
The company proposes to build dou-
bic track road as straight as an arrow,
without a curve in it. On this road it is
proposed to run electric cars which will
travel at the rate of 100 miles an hour,
making the distance in two and one half
hours instead of eight, as now The
power station will be at Clinton, Ill.,
where the company will operate its own
coal mine for fuel, using electric drills
and mining machinery.
In time the entire line is expected to
become boulevard, the farmers houses
standing on city lots, while behind them
will stretch the wheat fields. The houses
will be lighted and heated by electricity,
and the reapers, mowers. and threshers
will be driven by chained lightning. An
electric block system will be operated,
and the track will be automatically il
Illuminated mile ahead and mile be-
hind each car. Trains which are on the
same section will have telephone connec>
ton, and communication may be had
whether the trains are moving or stand
ing still.
- Or Adams says that nearly the entire
right of way has been secured, and that
within few weeks the contracts will all
be let. The company will endeavor to
have the line in operation in time for the
Worlds Fair
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
a Citiz ems Meeting.

A mass meeting of several hundred
citizens of Clifton Forge, Va, was held
ia the Town Hall on Thursday evening
January %.
The meeting was called to order and
Mr.. G. NJ McElwee elected Chairman,
who stated the object of the meeting
and after an appropriate prayer the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
WHEREAS OffenSe was taken by a few of our
citisens at some remarks said to have been mad
by the Rev. w W. Smith III one or more or his
recent sermons in this place which led to an IN
fortunate encounter Of the offended parties
with the said MIR. Smith he was returning
from church on the night Of the 25th inst, aud
WHEREAS, There is no proof that the said Mr..
Smith did use disrespectful language OF q per-
olal character toward any one or more persons
in the town of Clifton Forge Therefor De It
Res0loed, That we the citizens of Clifton Forge
regret this unfortunate occurrence as tending
to give the town and community bad reputa
ton and we especially condemn the action OF
these gentlemen in demanding an explanation
of Mr.. Smith at late hour of the night, and in
a body requiring him to accompany them to a
private room and there sign certain paper
said to be retraction OF tile offensive remarks
imputed to him. Be it
Resolued, That the Rev. Mi. Smith has been
sustained by large majority of our people and
that he has made many friends and accom-
plished good. BE it
Res0lued, That this meeting is called in the in
terest of harmony and with the hope that these
differences may be quickly healed and peace
and good will may soon be restored. Be 1T
ResOlUed That copy or these feSOuJlOnS pc
furnished the Clifton Forge, Richmond and
Staunton papers, with the request to publish the
same.
H. T. PARKER
J. W. McNAlR, Com.
u. r. MILLER VIM
r. s. WILEY,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
ToName the City.

Mr.. EDITORIAL various times have
heard it mentioned by a number of our
citizens that the name of our growing
city ought to be cha nged to name more
easily written and pronounced, and to
one more easily directed upon envelopes
or other packages. Let me suggest that
Columbus is most excellent name for
any town or city. While Clifton Forge
is good name and one which, so far as
l am concerned. personally, suits me in
every respect perfectly we'll, yet. beg to
state, if a change of name is intended
ever to be made there will hardly be
better time than at present to make such
a change. The present year, 1899, will
be one of great interest to everybody,
socially and politically, on this continent,
being the four hundredth anniversary
of it's discovery by Columbus, and the
event, as all are aware, is to be celebrated
by the greatest display the world has
eyer had any history Of Now it is very
we'll known that nearly every State in
the Union has honored the name of Co.
lumbus by either naming a county or
village after him, all of which villages
have since grown to large towns or cities.
Could there be better name suggested
for our young and growing city than that
of Columbus? Peaseigive this thought
your attention and let the subject come
up before our honorable Council.
Respectfully,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Private Banking.

On the. Goth Mr. Pitcher, of Fauquir
county, introduced in the house of dele
gates bill to regulate private banks
and banking:
The bill requires every person or firm
who shall engage in such a business to
first obtain a license from the auditor Of
public accounts. The applicant is re-
quired to submit with his application a
sworn statement of the amount, nature
and character. invested in such business
And such private banks are twice a year,
or whenever called upon by the auditor
to do SO, to make sworn statement of
the co ndition and the affairs of such
business. These statements are to be
published once week for four successive
weeks in the city OF county where such
business is conducted. There is fine
imposed for failure to carry out the pros
visions of the law
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
The Record Broken.

But few public officers can boast of the
proud distinction to which the worthy
mayor of Clifton Forge, Z. P. Bowles, is
entitled, namely, that during continu-
Gus service as magistrate and mayor for
a term of twenty three years, no decision
rendered by him in any case has ever
been reversed by a higher court until
the pending term of the county court
Some weeks ago an action OF detinue
was instituted by James A. Carter
against ". FL. Van Lear in Mayor Bowles'
court. After hearing the case. the Mayor
decided in favor of the defendant, Mr..
Van Lear; whereupon Messrs. Anderson
and Moore, counsel for the plaintiff, took
an appeal to the County court The
appeal was heard on Tuesday, and al
though Messrs. James and Allen very
ably and persistentIy endeavored to up
hold the Mayor in his ruling, the decis-
ion was reversed and judgment given in
favor of the plaintiff.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Allegheny Bank was held at
the Office of the Bank on Thursday last
The report OF the President showed the
bank to be in a most healthy condition,
and prosperous year just ended. The
business of the bank during the year
increased is per cent. over the preceding
wear of 1890, regardless OF the fact that
1891 was q very dali one. A dividend OF
six per cent. was declared, and ten per
cent. was added to the surplus fund of
the bank, making a total in the surplus
fund of 22A per cent, or a clear profit of
81 per cent. in two years. A remarka-
BILE feature of the report was that the
bank has not lost dollar by bad debts
within the year.
The following directors were elected
for the ensuing year: E. NJ. Nettleton,
O. iiiieman, Geo. K. Anderson, w. G..
Moody, J T. Sachs, j. L. Page and j. G.
Carpenter The directors then re elect
ed the old officers as follows: E. NJ. Net
Teton. President; J. l.. Page. Cashier;
II. T. Nelson, Teller, and Il. w. Cox,
Booll>keeper
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
TEN DAYS IN WASHINGTON.
Third Popular Excursion to the Ma
tional Capital via B & 0. r. R.

Third Popular Excursion to the Ma
tional Capital via B. & 0. r. r.
The third popular excursion to Wash>
ington, via B. & O. r. R, from Pittsburg,
Wheeling, Parkersburg. Lexington. and
intermediate stations to Washington
Junction, Md, is announced for Thurs
day, February 18th. The popularity OF
these winter trips to the National Capi>
tai via B. & o. is ne to the exceedingly
Dw rates, the excellence Of the train ser
vice, with Pullman accommodations,
and to the fact the B. & O. is the sho test
route.
The journey is delightful as well as in
structive, while ia Washington are more
interesting sights than III any other
American city. Tae museums, the art
galleries, thu White House, the public
buiidings-to all of which admission is
free-are attractions at all times ap-
preciated.
Tickets are good for ten days, affording
ample time for side trips to Mt. Vernon,
Old Point Comfort, and other adjacent
points.
For time Of trains and rates of fare
consult appended table. For Parlor Car
accommodations, etc, address nearest
e. ~ Aonpf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04

Mr. Walter May, who has been general
foreman of the Chesapeake and Ohio
shops here since last May, when the
shops started, has resigned to accept a
similar position at Covington, Ky. Mr.
Mays departure is matter of general
regret, especially with the men of the
shops. AS a token of their esteem. the
men of the shops, took charge of Mr..
May and OF the shops, also, stopping
operations five minutes before six o'clock
when Mr.. Jones, who presented Mr..
May with silver pitcher and cup, in
a very appropriate speech, said, amongst
other things, "You came stranger and
leave with all of US your friends" Mr..
May is very proud of his token of esteem,
coming as it did, a total surprise from
warm-hearted friends. Mr.. May left
Tuesday evening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Literary Notes.

The ToWth's Companion of February
4th is double number, and is notable
for it's articles Of special interest and for
its distinguished writer's.
Sir Morell Mackenzie, the famous ply
stefan of the late Emperor Frederick,
contributes an interesting article on
Hidden Causes of Disease to The
Youths Companion of February 4th.
This edition consists of more than $780,
900 copies.
Learning Shorthand is a subject
which appeals to increasing thousands
of our young people. Mr.. j. E. Cham
berlin, a veteran journalist, contributes
a valuable article on that subject for
The Youths Companion double number
of February 4th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Throttling Virginia.

Under the above caption, the Rich
mond State of the end has the following
pointed article directed against the va
rious bills introduced in the Legislature
this session, and which have been re-
ferred to in the VIRGINIAN heretofore,
calculated to irreparably iDjure the
State, by arresting the inflow of capital,
preventing material development, and
stagnating all business enterprise.
Among these bills is the railroad com
mission act; the Withrow inquiry as to
the expediency of taxing mineral lands
at their estimated intrinsic value, and
discriminating against alien capitalists
who may invest in such lands; the Brown
bill to interfere with iron ore mining
and others of similar purport. These
measures, if enacted into law, would
practically kill Virginia. The State
says:
1t will certainly be novel act, to say
nothing of the ruinous results, for the
Legislature of Virginia to declare war
upon investments in Virginia lands
Why do we invite outside capitalists
to invest here? Is it not because we
promise them that they can make iron,
for instance, cheaper here than in some
other States? But according to the re
markable bills in our Legislature Vir-
ginians will commit a crime if they use
that argument to outside capital. Vir-
ginia says to outside capital: Don't
come here, though our ores can be
worked more cheaply. our marketable
facilities are better. we will not allow
you to sell iron cheaper than Pennsyl-
vania."
Why not build Chinese wall around
the State of Virginia at once, and order
the military to drive everybody out ex-
cept the men who have sufficient income
to live without work?
These bills should be denominated
bills to prevent farmers from selling
their crops and to tax immigration to
Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
The Cash System.

The Lynchburg papers and the Roan>
oke Times have entered into an arrange
ment for a wear, to receive no suoscrip-
tions to their respective papers without
the limits Of the cities where published
unless each subscriber pays in advance.
This is a move ia the right direction
The cash system is the only method by
which newspapers can be successfully
run. It is best for the parties and the
paper and establishes rule that will
have good effect in other lines of busi>
ness We have too much credit in Vir-
GINA. In publishing the VIRGINIAN for
twenty years at Stanton, Va, our
books show that there WAS over $780,,
600 due fer work done during that time,
most of it for subscriptions. Had the
cash system been that upon which we
operated then, the greater part of that
amount would have been in our pockets,
where it properly belongs, instead of on
our books.
1t is due to the newspapers that the
cash system be generally adopted in this
State We would have better newspa>
per success, better papers and better re-
suits every way with the cash system.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04

That waiting ambition frequently
overlaps itself, is well illustrated, we
think, in the sharp practice of Gov. D.
b. Hill, of New York, in calling the
/ Democratic Convention to meet Feb. 90,
! to appoint delegates to the Democratic
National Convention. By this move
nent Hill intends to forestall public sem
| timent and secure q solid delegation for
himself. This he may do, as he has the
machine practically under his control
But it will be resisted by the other
States, as no man who can lay no higher
claim to craftsmanship than that he is
smart, tricky politician will ever be nom
mated for President by either of the
great parties Hill may be able to de-
feat Cleveland in the convention, and he
certainly will defeat himself. His des-
perate devices in behalf of himself and
to kill off Cleveland will likely kill off
both of them and give the nomination
to a Western man. Who he will be can
not be foretold. Either Palmer, of lii
nois, Or Boies, of Iowa, however, appears
now to be the most prominent. There
is much confusion existing in the party,
and all directly traceable to Hills
schemes and ambition. His party will
soon get tired of him.
1t is suggested, now that the Debt set
Element has Been practically effected,
that there is j farther use for the office OF
Nv
Col. Frank G.. Ruffin. In the interest of
economy, therefore, it is proposed to
abolish it, Is not this an Indirect way
to get rid Of Col. Frank as public Off
GER? Instead of rejecting him, in declin
ing to elect him last fall, it is suggested
that he be legislated out of Office. Whats
ever may be said of the unfitness of Col
Rnifin as a party appointment, no one
can question his honesty and integrity
nor that he has plenty of brains, al
though they may not be properly bal>
anced.
The Supreme Court of the State on
Thursday last granted a re-hearing in
the Mary Miller case, from Rockingham
county, referred to on our first page last
week. The decision of the court in that |
case took from justices of the peace the
jurisdiction they have heretofore exer-
cised in cases Of petty offences--and rels
egated them to trial by jury. This
would i'm pose largely increased criminal
expenses. A re-hearing has been award
ed on application of the Attorney Gen
eral of the State.
Patrick 0. Mccarthy, formerly of Har-
risonburg, employe as a brakeman on
the Valley Railroad, was found dead
near Lexington, Va, on the 9th. He |
was at a dance in a hut about three
miles from Lexington, owned and occu>
pied by Isaiah Lawhorn. Whiskey flowed |
freely, and Mccarthy and Bob Stanley
got into fight; whether Stanley killed |
him or not is not known Both he and |
Lawhorn were arrested. There seems to
be no doubt but Met arthy was murdered.
His age over 26.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
John Woolwine Heard From.

Several weeks ago John Woolwine,
who resided here with his family, was
missing, and it was thought he had been
foully dealt with, from attending cir
cumstances Yesterday Mr.. A. 0. Sur
Der received the following letter,
which fully explains Woolwine's disap-
pearanee. Mr.. Surber communicated
the letter to Woolwine's wife to relieve
her anxiety:
ANDERSON, W. VA, Feb 2, 1892.
Mr.. a. o. SURBER:
Delr Sir,-Piease inform the wife of John
Woolwine and others interested, that it is all a
mistake about John Wooiwine being murdered
I came home this morning No. and saw his
uncle. Mr.. jim Woolwine. and told him about
John being missed, and the citizens of Clifton
Forge supposed that he was murdered. He said
that Woolxine came to his house las Sunday
morning week ago and ate breakfast, and
told him that he going to some western
railroad but did not tell him that he had left
his wife. He John Woolwine) also purchased
pair of shoes here in Anderson last Saturday
night a week ago. I thought | would write to
you about the matter, as you were one of the
searching party who looked for Woolwine.
Very Respectfully Yours,
FRANK L. HANCOCK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Cheap Excursion to Washingron.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
will sell excursion tickets from principal
stations in West Virginia and Virginia
to Washington, d. G. Tickets will be
sold for trains 2 and 4 from principal
stations In West Virginia February 9th
and 10th: and from stations in Virginia,
between Clifton Forge and Basic City,
for trains 2 and 4, February 10th.
This will afford an opportunity for
seeing the handsomest city in America,
witnessing the United States Senate and
Congress in session.
Tickets will be good returning until
February 10Th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Killed Instantly.

Tuesday evening distressing tragedy
occurred at Hinton, W. Va, by which
Engineer Snyder, of a freight train,
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, was shot
by Conductor Robinson of the same
train, and instantly killed. Robinson
had pistol in his hand, which he
snapped at several persons, not thinking
it was loaded. He was asked to desist,
but did not, and finally snapped it at
Snyder, when it exploded, killing him
at once. Snyder was from New York
and married. Robinson is from Eastern
Virginia, probably Louisa county, and
single
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-02-04
Bar Association Formed.

A meeting of the members of the bar
of Allegheny county court was held at
Covington on Tuesday evening and an
organization was effected under the
name of the Allegheny County Bar As
ISOLATION, with the following officers:
President, r. L. Parrish; Vice President,
Geo. K. Anderson; Secretary and Treas
urer, Turner K. Hickman. A constitu-
ton and bylaws will be adopted at the
next MEETING