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A Physicians Advice.

To those who travel, or those who re-
main at home during the summer.
never be without a stimulant." Its
timely use saves the system from many
a shock, and as a preventative OF dis
easo pure whisky has always been
recommended. Max Klein, Of ALLIE
cheney, is n reliable dealer, who only
keeps the pureSt liquors in stock. His
Silver Age, at 81 so; Duquesne, at 81 %,
and Bear Creek, at 81 90 per fullquart
each, cannot be equaled. Send for cata-
logue and price list (mailed free) to
Max Klein, 50 Federal street, Allie
phanv. Pa.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

principle which is guiding them is to
reduce the hours and not the number
OF men, thus making 80 far US possible
q horizontal reduction equally distri.
buted all along thaiS system. In some
cases a cutting out u crews aud distinct
parts OF their seSEice is unavoidable,
but this is done carefully aud infre.
quently as the exigssc les q! the aitua-
ton allow,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

Instant relief experienced and a per-
manent cure by tho most speedy and
greatest remedy in the world-0tto's
Cure for throat and lung diseases. Why
will you continue to irritate your throat
and lungs with that terrible hacking
cough, whom Logan Drug Co., soleagent,
will furnish you a FREQ sample bottle Of
this great guaranteed remedy? Its
success is simply wonderful, as your
druggist will tell you. otto's Cure is
now sold in every town and village on
this continent Samples free. Large
hottles 5Oc. 8
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
AM1LIIoNARE's GUARANTEE
Saves u New York Bank from a Danger.
Gus Run,

saves view AoFk sank from a DanBer-
New YoRK, August 9.-The, action
Of the st. Nicholas Bank yesterday in
refusing to clear with the Madison
Square Bank and the posting at mid
night Of a notice that the latter insti-
tuition was temporarily closed, had the
effect this morning of bringing a
crowd before. its doors. The crowd was
composed mainly OF small depositors
who a~pxiously inquired as to tho safety
of their money, The large depositors,
it was stated, had full confidence in the
bank and were not on hand, but those
who had come exhibited the liveliest
interest in the affairs of the institution.
No information could be obtained. At
0 o'clock Examiner Judson and two as
sIstants put in an appearance and pro-
ceeded to examine the affairs OF the
bank. About II the fears OF the de-
posItors were somewhat allayed by the
appearance OF Harry Goldstein, the
millionaire coal dealer, who agreed to
bond himself in $500, 900 to pay all do
p%ositors. At noon all the anxlous de-
positors had disappeared,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
FINANcg N TRADE,
The Features OF the Money and Stock
Markets.

NEVYoRK, August 9,-Money on call easy at )
TO S per cent; last loan Q per cent; closing OF
fered at 3 per cent, Prime mercantile paper
sal2 per cent Sterling exchange stronger At
Sis2ISai S. Silver certificates were neglected,
closed at 76II4c bid and 77c asked. Total sales OF
stocks were $4,000 shares.
The dealings at the stock exchange were char
Gcterized by weakness during a great part Of tho
day, aud IN some Instances sharp declines were
recorded. The bears were unusually aggressive,
having been encouraged in their operations by
tho closing of the Madison square bunk, the con,
unued high premiums paid for currency and
gold, and umOrs aftetWArd denied that tho
General Electric Company's paper had gono to
protest, IN the Other hand there was little or
no support from any quarter. The heaviest de-
clineS were 81 In General Electric, SO In Chi
cago Gas, 8N In Westenu Union, 81 In Burlington,
?t In Sugar, . In IAckaWanna and Va In Man
haitian. As on yesterday the selling for tho long
account was comparatively Light, 4 fact which
made Itself ell diring the last hour OF business
when the whole market took on stTepgth Hnd 40,
Yanced anywhere from ! to 4 points, Sugar aud
General Electric led tho upward movement,
The heavy influx al gold was not without It's IN
~ituences IN sIimulatlng the late recovery. specn'
alton left of strong in tone, with quotation, IN
Rlumber Of instances above those Of Yesterday
Railroad bonds were heavy. Sales SSSlION
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

Formerly Of New York, now of Tho
France Medical and Surgical Institute,
Columbus, Ohio, by request Of many
friends and patients, have decided to
visit Bridgeport, Sherman House, Tues
day, August Is; Bellairo, Windsor
Hotel, Thursday, August17. Consulta-
ton and examination free and strictly
confidential from 0 q. m, to Q p. IN, one
day only.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

A friend in need Is u friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
havo found Just such u frlond In DR..
Kings Now Discovery for consumption,
coughs aud colds. II you have mover
used this great cough medicine, II
trial will convince you that IL has won.
dOrtul curative powers In all diseases Of
throat, chest and lungs. Zach bottle Is
guaranteed TO do all that is claimed or
money will DO refunded. Trial bottles
FREQ at tho Logan Drug Company's drug
store. Largo bottles 60c and ST. l
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

ss&4oW Cay St, one block north Of
State HOUSE, Columbus, Ohio. 1n-
corporated 1886. Capital $4,000.
DIS. FRANCE aud OTTMAN, of NeMfYork, the
eminent Specialists, oufuccount Of their large
practice in Ohio, have established the Franco
Medical Institute, where nil diseases will be sue
c~tssfully treated on the most Scientific Prin.
ciplcs. The Institute has for its Faculty q
corps Of recognized specialists, each eminent
inhis profession. Their long cXperience In tho
largest hospitals in the world enables them TO
Pirate Diseases, also Diseases ofthe Eyennd Ear.
IMPORTANT TO LADlES-DRs. FRANCE and
OTTdAS, after years Of experience, have dis.
covered the greatest cure known for all dis
eases peculiar to the sex. Female diseases pos.
lively cured BY the new remedy, Olive Blossom.
The cure is effected by home treatment. Ems
tircly harmless and easily applied. Consultation
end Correspondence FREQ and Strictly Confidential.
They have attained the most wonderful sue
cess IN the treatment Of CHtarfh, Stomach, Kid.
ney, Bladder, Nervous, Chronic and Special Diseases
Of men and women. DRs. FRANCE and OFT.
MAN, after years Of experience, have perfected
TIE most infalliblc method of curing Vital
Drain In Urine, Nocturnal Losses, Impaired
Memory, Weak llnck, Melancholy, Want otI:n.
cry, Premature Decline OF the Manly Powers
those terrible disorders arising from ruinous
Practices Of youth, bliEhtirg the most radiant
hopes, rendering marriage unhappy, annually
sweeping to an untimely grave, thouSlnda OF
exalted talent and brilliant intellect. A-Perleci
Restoration Guaranteed. Bring sample Of urine
Otchcuicnl and microscopical examination.
GD'Cascs and correspondence confidential.
Treatment sent {. O. D., to any purtof the U: s.
List Of $50 questions free. Address, with
poitage, Or. FRANCE, Columbus, Ohio.
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LONDON, August o,-rhe sum Of $780,
900 in gold was withdrawn from the
Bank Of England to-day for shipment
abroad. OF this sum G4O5.OOO is for
shipment to the United States and ESQ.,
900 for Montreal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

WASHINGTON, D. O., August 0.-The
offers Of silver to tho treasury to-day
aggregated $4,000 ounces, and the
amount purchased was $4,000 u ces
at $755l an ounce.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

MRa. WiNsiow'B soOritSu sSnur has been used
for nyCF nlty yeRu by millions Oi mothers for
thGfhAildtCn while tCethlngl with perfect sue
ctss, soOthcs the child, Soiiens tho gums, al.
lays III pain, cufps wind collie, aud Is tho best
little sufferer Immediately Sold by druggiSOs
IN every part ui the world. TNonty.lyg cents
bottle, 10 Bntu aud ask for "MtA WlnAlOw'a
Soothing syrup" aud take no other klhl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

NEW YoRK, August 0.-1plg iron dull md
Eteadyj American Sl2 56al6. TO- Copper quiet;
lake @& Lead steady; domestic $50 TIN
quiet; Btrllghts SIS 10.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
Wheeling Brldne & Terminal Ry.
Time Table No. Q. To takO olTcet. 1901 a. III,
Sunday July q, 1898

Time Table No. 9, to tAkO Glfcct 1901 a. III,
Sunday July 9, 1893
LOayo Wheeling t6!D tSiOO. $500, l0!i5tlO!0O
n. M, t2.lj. e23i0 $3.50, 1900 y. m.
Leave rCnlnauln-tGaG tHiO5, 1890, 1901, ti0O1
q, m, t2iSl, cliG. oi.aJ, 5000. b. IN.
Leave Terminal Ju~nCiinn-tI,2l 1900, gl0A7a
NJ. ii!20, 1880. tjlA, t6!li, 1929, iO.jIp N.
Loavo Martins FOrry-t7!2G, 1901, oi0!b8a m,
ti!la, o2:aS, t0ilg, S6IlO, tsi9l lg:Io u m
Leave Peninsula III tBL sg1L 1000 o. IN, tl;i0,
c2;lG, tjigl, j5igi, ts!8s, jl0iN6 ~ III,
Arrive Whoollng-t1;lO, spiO. oli.0j a. IN,
tIib5, e2;b2. t6Iai, ib.Sl, tSsAS, giOyil y IN.
sDhlly.. tDRlly except SUNDAY. lautdAyS only.
All tfalnA will tun. OH Eastern Time.
w. al u andC., l. & W. trains will not stop
between Martins Ferry aud Wheeling
JE TAUSSlG, Superintendent
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Nav YonK, August N.-lOcal railroad
officers say that IN cutting down their
expenses In Ovofy possible way tho
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
Complete
Manhood
and how to attain it.

ktlast a medical work that tells the causes,
describes the effects, points the remedy. This
y scientifically the most valuable, nTtistieally
The most beautiful, medical book that has mp.
Peiaied for years; 90 pages, every page bearing
a h]4li'ione Illustration In tlnts. Some Of the
i isSl[''s lfSRtgd are Nervous Debility lmgo.
Husband, Those intending Marriage, etc.
Every man who would know the grand truths,
NE plain iaets,the ola secrets, and the new
discoveries Of medical science as applied to
married He, who would atone for past ,follies
and avoid future pitfalls, should write for this
wonderful little book. It will be sent free,
under seal. Address the publishers,
Erie Medical CO., Buffalo, NY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

Whom Baby was sick, wc gavO her caStOrta.
when she was a Child, Bho cried for caStOrin-
when OhO became Miss, she chung to CuStoriA.
Whom she had Children, she gave them caStOrla
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Cnttnh.

ciEglNNATI,so {, AuguSto-cot0u unchanged
middllng sHc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

WASHINGTON. D. c., August 0.-Tho
gold in the treasury is to-day $3,157, S54
above the 100000, 900 gold reserve.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

This volume also contains
$50 pages Of West Virginia
facts and statistics.
1t gives the result of every
election since the organiza-
ton Of the State.
1t isthe most valuable book
ever published in West Vir-
ginia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
Whoelln1 & Elm Grove Railroad.

On and Aitor Saturday, October 1 isJL lrllnI
will run ~ follows, city timOi
LEAVE Wi~igELtRd-oJiO0 H. IN, 100 4 M. 800
lOO y, m, 400 D, IN, 500 D. IN, liU n IN. 6Di
:, M COOP IN, TOO p IN, 500 p IN, ga1 n
M. lliOJ p m.
LEAvE kLN uRovE-eOsma M, 7.ODa M 500
100 D. IN, 2iU0 p ms 500 p m 400 p TO- 6ill
p. M giOO y. IN, 100 p int 500 p IN, gtl0 ~
M. 10 10 y, tn
uDRllf, except sunday
buNDAY-Churh trains leave Hltn Grove d
pitg 4 N, aud Wheeling Al l2il7 \. m,
H. 4 WElsaEillkR,
Oi u0nefal MalAgoL
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
Pennsylvania Stations.
RnSyIVdRidNnRS.
Trains Run BIZ Central Time.

TICKET oHYIcEs AT PENNSYLVANIA HTATiOS oS
WATER Ut, FooT or ELRvENTIf 1T, WHEELING,
AT NuLUilE HOUSE, WHEEtIHu, AT T1E
PENNSYLVANIA STATION. pRIDdEFoRT.
HnrrtrtSrsT gYHTyN-" PAN JtAyntR IotrrF.n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

CHICAGO. August O.-Cattle. receipts 5000
head; shipments $500 head market weak and
higher; prime heavy 81 SOa5 10; good to choice
81 0Oai 75; medium s. 7bu4 10; common 9 OOa
. 10; Texans 81 i0aS 0S; cows q 0Oa3 30. Hogs,
receipts {, 900 head; shipments $3.50 head; mar
ket l0al5c higher: common, rough aud heavy
81 25a4 so; fair TO good packing a. 0Oa5 Is; prime
heavy s. 2jah ~; selected butchers s. 40R5 s.:
light mixed s. 2Oa5 9l Sheep, receipts $4,000
head: shipments 1900 head: natives 81 00ai2 %;
westerns 81 Sja9 80: Texans 81 75a92j; lambs lOa
loo higher ut 50 00a6 80.
EAST Liberty, PA. August Q, -Cattle. receipts
800 head shipments $50 head; market stronger;
prime 81 5On4 Is; good 81 0Oa4 10; common 10 fair
81 5Oaab 10; fat cows aud bulls g 0OaS 0Oj fresh
COWS so to SIS. Hogs, receipts ] 800 head; ship.
mentg 1000 head; market active; medium and
light IS 00a6 20; extreme hGnvySj 5os575. Sheep,
receipts 800 head; shipments 800 head market
fair; primo 81 4Oa4 60; good 81 0Oal %; common
TO fair 81 OOa2 90; lambs 90 50a5 %: veal calves
s. 5Oad 90; heavy aud thin s. 0ja3 90.
CINCINNATI. O.. August 0.-Iiogs scarce and
higher, 81 GOa6 %; receipts 900 head ship.
mcnts 500 hcad.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

"Daily. tDaIly except Sunday.
J.E TERRY, Gen. Freight & Pass Agent.
JOHN BAlLtE, 1900 Market Street.
7. r. DUNBAR Union Depot jy0
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New York, August 0.-NOw business was
very Hat III dry goods, demand being at stand.
still awaiting developments. Tho details OF
transactions wGrO unworthy OF note.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

OHIO RIVER RAILROAD co.
On and after Monday, June 10, Passenger
Trains will run rs follows: "Daily. tDally Tx.
cont hlnhnY. CuntrAl tIme.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10

OIL CRY, Pa, August 0.-opened COXC; high.
est 6OAcj lowest $50, and closed 1t bS11ic.
sales 1900 barrels CleRtanCes $4,000 barrels;
shipments o O,GolbarrOls; runs 1885 barrels,
PlrrsBuRoit, Pa, August Vy-opencd and
highest 6QAc; closed $50; lowest bShC.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-10
TIME CARD.

Arrival and departure Of trains on and after
August 7 lSga, EXPLANATION OF REFERENCE
MARKS sDally; tSundhy excepted monday
excepted; saturday excepted. Isuuday only;
saturday only, Eastern Standard Time.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-17
The Eat MINI NcinIcCs.

WITH HNeUVIVVHs
The months roll on; tho torrid heat
OF summers almost over.
Tho nights are growing cool again
Tho fat man feels in clover.
-lsoston Courier,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-17

PROPOSALS FOR .BUILDINGS-U. s. IN
i dian service, Blackfeet Agency, Pie2nn,
Teton county, Mont. ! eptember 5, 1893: te led
ton county. Mont. will be received at this agency
until one o'clock y. NJ. of Tuesday. . ctober 10.
1893, for the furnishing and delivering. Of all
necessary materials and labor and erecting and
by the undersigned. on v illow creek, on the
hlackfeet indian reservation, one frame Office
building. and two frame buildings containing
one double set of employees quarters eacl all as
sminod az, the otiices of The lNDEpINbEN.T Of
Helenr, Montana. the Times" of ~Iillings,
Montana. and at this agency.
lroposals must state separately tho proposed
prica Of each binding, ana the time proposed to
be contuined in the construcljo ion. a form OF pro-
posa 8 accompanies tia specifications.
All bidders viii be he'd to conform t.. tho
provisions of the act of congress approved An
hours OF daily service of lahorers and mechanics
employed upon tho public works cf the United
States and District Of Columbia.
The right ia re eryed to reject any or ali bids OF
any part of any bid il deemed for tho best inter
Cat of the service.
Cert, fed checks. Each bid must be accom-
panied by n certified oheck or draft upon some
United states depository or solveht National
bank in the vlcinity OF the residence OF tho bid
der. made payable 10 the order of the commits
sioner of Indian affairs for at least five per cont.
of the mount OF the pr oposal, which check or
draft will be forfeited to the tnteI States in
shall fail to promptly execute q contract with
Gooi and sufficient %sureties, otherwise to b. re-
turned to the bidder.
! ids accompanied by cash in lieu If \ certified
check will not he considered.
tor further information AS to building sites.
means OF trans portation, etc, etc. apply 70,
CAPT. L.. ". CUNkE. IT,. S. A,
Acting U. s, indian Agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-17

FRFF CONSULTATION given to all persons
suttering from Chronic Diseases, Diseases OF the
Eye, Ear. N Sc, Throat, Liver, stomach, Kid
neyA, Urinary treans, Nervous and Irivate
patents in Montana demand sreater facilities
and accommodations, to meet which Drs. Lieblg
&Io: have established offices in this city. They
t Wii, De M m oh eff re OF fn az . comoIioeto rs G.sns n
the head office. whore complete records are Kept
Of all cases and tho treatment adopted. Each
branch having it's special is, no one physician
and reyer lees thsn five experienced specialists
have a consultation on every case presented.
Having thousands to refer to, comparisons are
readily made. No experimentins-simply mp
plying the treatment that has times without
their success and tho reason such marvellous
cures AS heretofore reportcd have been made
after tho best local physicians pronounced them
hopelessly incurable.
MFN-Chronic affections, whether from carly
i,ndi,oretio9s. veneresl Excuses, Seminal
affections uniting, tbs m from enjosins any of
abso ute failure by others Drs. Liebig & Co.'S
treating the Diseases of Men is Worldwide. and
they have patients in all parts of 1t.
-WOMEk-Their special list for affections Of
Women. has all the latest appliances aud
remedies used in the principal hospitals. and is
withoutA superior on the coast.
CATARRH-And kindred affections of tho
Eye, FAR. Throat and Lungs successfully treated
and IN manhsr so mildly as to be acceptable to
the most delicate child.
RrAces for spinal D%eformities, Club Feet, ETC..
manufactured. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Call early and avoid being hurried by the
large number of patients. those who cannot
hnd 1t convenient TO s,e tho Eminent Specialists
can state thor cases by letter. Careful attention
given TO CORE spondence and medicine and APP
pliancss sent by express.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-17
Sea Bathing rs u Tonic.

A sea bath is omost persons exceedingly
agreeable and refreshing, says an expert,
and. when judiciously employed, a medic
medicinal agents, it may be productive of
good or bad results, depending upon the
condition Of the one who takes the bath and
his manner Of taking it. To the GONZALES
cent, impatient for delayed strength; to the
inland dwcllcr whose devotion to business
pursuits or houSewifcly cares has resulted
in feeble health and nervous bankruptcy,
and to all ovcrworkcd in mind and body,
no measure, when discreetly used, so surely
brings vigor and rest as il %sojourn at the
seashorc and Il daily plunge into the salt
water. Though not every ones experience
in SEA bathing has been agreeable, and per-
full, it can DO asserted that in nearly all
such cases the unsatisfactory results arc
due to some indiscretion of the bather or
misconception of the principles that should
guide one in resorting to sea baths for san
itary purposes.
Sea bathing is n more powerful tonic
thar the ordinary cold bath. The stimula-
tion of the cutancous surface by the dis
solved salt, the changing and cooler cur
rents of air, the impact Of the waves upon
the body and the mental effect of tho I'M
usual surroundings combine to press the
system very forcibly. While such condi-
tions may have a depressing effect upon
one who is unnccustomcd to them, they are
highly hracing and stimulating to him who
Is strong enough to make sea bathing safe.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-17
What the Frogs Said.

One hot day in July u little boy and a
little girl were out upon a lake gathering
water lilies. AS fast as they picked them
out Of the water they would pull the lilies
apart, carelessly throwing the white petals
in the water and scattering the broken
pieces of stem. They were so absorbed in
their work of destroying the flowers that
they did not hear a conversation which was
going on upon the bank near them. Butt
they had listened this is what they would
have heard. Tt was a frog conversation,
but frogs can talk very we'll sometimes:
ooh, DEAR" said the first frog, chow sor-
ry | am to have our beautiful summer
home taken awayl That large lily which
the little girl has just picked was the one
upon which l always swing my little frogs
to sleep on hot evenings"
Yes" moaned the other frog sympa-
thetically, and that lily which you see the
little boy pulling to pieces is the one on
which | always hop to eat my dinner. 1t
was so high above the water and so dry
that | could enjoy eating a nice weed there
without fear of the water washing it away"
IF only those two children were going
to take the flowers home to their mamma"
said the first frog, II should not have caxed
SO much. But, see! They have torn the
beautiful lilies apart aud are throwing
them in the water. Alas for my poor little
cradle! Alas for my poor little frogs!"
And alas for my dinner table! Poor
lovely lily! There go it's leaves floating by"
New York Ledger.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-09-17
WHEN PILOTS WE'RE PRINCES.
Salaries Once Were Equal to Those Of
Modern Railway Presidents.

Very interesting are the "reminiscences
from st%eamboatmen of ante rate cutting
days, when pilots received wages enough
III a week to buy an entire steamboat at
the present quotations on secondhand
boats. money easily earned is easily
SPENT" and Captain Joe Todd tells of the
pilot who received $4,000 for a trip to tho
upper Missouri, and then came down in
the winter to borrow money from us poor
fellows who worked for $75 a month";
Several of these old river pilots, whose
vacations entitled them to the largest div
idend Of the robust earnings of the boats,
are still about the city. but unfortunately
very few now give evidence of ever having
commanded such magnificent salaries.
The Missouri river appears to have been
the scene of operations in which meteor
ic" wages were paid to pilots. The elocu-
tionary artists who are doing time"
around the office stoves sometimes quote
old time pilots wages as high as $1,000 q
month (without producing proofs).
From those who were actively engaged
in the service it is learned hat 81, 800 a
month was the highest regular wages ever
paid to Missouri river pilots. Pilots, how
ever, We're frequently engaged for a trip to
Leavenworth, Sioux City and Fort Sully at
wages proportionately higher than these
figures.
Captain William r. Massey, a veteran
Missouri river steamboat man, stated yes
terday that he had often known 81, 500 to
be paid to a pilot on u trip between St.
Louis and Omaha, occupying from 10 to 1G
days.
The palmy days for steamboating on the
Missouri river were from 1864 to 1860, in
which the pilots We're paid salaries like
those of railroad presidents at the present
day, but spent their money about 10 times
as fast. A well known steamboat man in
st. Louis now is said to have been offered
Il one-fourth interest in a steamboat, val
ued at about SCI, 900, by one of the Doziers
for wages as pilot on a trip to Fort Benton.
Fifteen hundred dollars was also frequent
ly paid for plotting n boat from st. Louis
to L~eavenworth and back, occupying about
nine days.-EXchangc.