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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
THE MARKETS.
New York Financial.

NEW YORK, Jan L.
Money on cali nomnally l,Sas per cent
prime mercantile paper. 3lsai,i per cent !;
sterling exchange was firm with actual bus
ines in bankers bills at 49, @sss.ls for de.
mand and isiisGfs4l4 for sixty days; posted
rates, isjG iso1s and isSGsss,s; commercial
bills. isjl.
United States government binds firm; "a
registered. l35s: do. coupons. l:Js4: SIS reg
is:ered. iiiIs do. coupons. lliiz: IS registered
Pacific Is OF rs. lc.'s.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
CHICAGO. Jan "a
Following were the quotations on tho Board
OF Trade today: Wheat - January, nuui.
nal closei :,c; My. opened sstsc. closed
s1Ilc; July. opened 1Jlc closet &c. Corn
January. opened and c.oscd nominal: May.
opened 2Iizc. closed 2isac; Ju y, opened .s,-c.
CLOSED SIDE. oats-JaEuary. opened is,sc.
closed is;sc; May. opened lsS.c, closed Iyssc.
Pork-January. opened 8. SIG closed nominal:
MAY. opened $50. CLOSED S. i.s< I.ard-Jaa-
uary. opened SSsj. closed Siot: MAJ, opened
SLID, closed SAD.
ID: extra dairy, lie per H.: fresh packing
stock Sc Eggs Fresh stock. 4tl5 per
doz- Poultry-Turkeys sGIitsc par Id: chick.
ems Chensl, alsGslsc; ROSTERS. &1si<c:
ducks, eellc; gees. .goc. Po;a:ocs-Bur.
hanks. 5e52c per b1-; Hebron. Iss..,c.
Sweet Polatoes-Illinois. $l.Oals5 p-r lib !.
Honey-white clover. i0Gl.e per ID; extract.
ed. 51sc. App.es-Commoa TO fsncy. so
81 20 per Dol
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO. Jaa. "a
Live Stock-Prices n; the Union stock yards
today ranged as follows: Hog.-Es,i.n tied re-
ceipts for the a y. 1870: sales ranged NJ a M
aS.5e pi-s- sS.sf35o light ss.ioSls1 rough
packing. SiS,GjSj mixei and Sl.,aIsO
heavy packing AID ship ing lots
Cattle sti!nr: a rec ip for the day no..
quotations ranged at sisJais5 choice q
ira shipping steers. Sss5stts) good TO chosce
do - so i.i) fair 70 go !. 81 s5T5 ~ cn.1tngn
20 medium do 8 . c,io, butchers steers AZ,
l3s5 s;ccSers. s5.oDsl, feeders. Si.sSsB..l
cows sll1t.j he.fers. S!..5d3.5 bulls or N
and s:ags. s. so 10 Texas steer. and Ss.ss
6l0 veal calves.
Sheep ant Lambs-Es.ima,ed receipts for
the day I..Gon; sales ranged n; - sDd,a ~ w.-.
S30oG5y3j lambs
shs Leesi nasAss.
Cuvn-i7ois:.
s.y.iincshy. ss.'os0; VIA. sea-
Bufasf-Hsaf 70 eAsses. H.; srssA essssesy,
IE.-Frssh. Ice.
Csfekens-5c.
Turkeyr-se.
Coal-Soft, Zoe
Csftis-Bssehsss psy for CON ted sessss sxes
te:S eovs snd hfifsn. 3A0Des6e; en,vsns ~
Hcs,-sxs.4..
shsep-sc
Children Cry for
Pitchers caotoVlo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
GOMEZ NARROWING ON HAVANA.
People There Panic Stricken, Says u Core.
spOndent of The World.

New York. Jan. ia Havana dis
patch to The World says: Couriers who
have slipped through the Spanish lines
in Matanzas province bring the news
that General Gomez is undoubtedly
marching on Havana slowly. but surely,
and that his advance guard is laying in
waste the country as they proceed. In
less than q week the advance guard of
Gomez army has destroyed by fire
twenty-one OK the most valuable es-
tates in the province of Matanzas, and
the work of destruction continues as
the army moves along. The people OF
Havana are at last becoming thorough
ly alarmed at the situation. and all
who possibly can have already left the
place. Those who have been detained are
making preparations to leave with all
possible haste. Many of those who
have been outwardly loyal to Spain
have lost all confidence in General Wey-
ler's ability to handle the insurgents,
and they now actually fear for the
safety of Havana. Skirmishes occur
every day in Pinar del Rio. Tie insur-
gents are under command Of Ruis
Rivero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
Howard Gould to Marry the Actress.

San Francisco, Jan. l5.-Tne Post has
an interview with Mrs. ]. NJ. Dayan. NJ
Palo Alto, mother of Miss Katherine
Ciemmons, the actress. in which Mrs.
Dayan says that her daughter Is en-
gagged to Howard 0ould. son of the late
jay Gould, ard that Gould ackaowl-
edged the engagement to her recently
while In New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15

Madison, Wis. Jan. 15.-Attorney
General Myirea has completed brief
in the suit brought in the circuit court
at Oshkosh for the dissolution of the
sash and door trust. He holds that the
trus: is Illegal and that its charter
should be annulied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
GOMEZ TRIUMPHS.
Cuban Leader Captures the City
of Santa Clara.
NOW ADVANCING ON HAVANA CITY

With 1S, COO Men, All Well Armcd-Span-
iards Lose 900 Killed and = Large Guam
tity Of War Munitions - Rebel Chief
Banderas MortaIly Wounded and $500
Men Killed-Citizcns OF the Capital Pre-
pairing to Leave
New York, jan. 1.-THE Press this
morning claims TO have news through
private channels that General Maxine
Gomez storned and captured the i'm
portant city of Santa Clara on Jan. Q.
and is now moving on Havana with 49,
GOO men. The famous cavalry leader
Quintin Bandera was MORALLY wounded.
The Press says, and General Luaue.
commanding the Spanish. was also
wounded. The news received said that
the losses were: Spanish. estimated
killed and wounded. 900: prisoners, 700:
cannon captured. IS: battle standards. 4:
rifles in the Spanish arsenal. 5000. with
plenty of ammunition. Cubans killed
ard wounded, 1.500, which is 500 more
than the Spaninsh loss. The Press
quotes Carlos Roioff as saying that the
report is credible. The junte has no
news.
Details CT the Alleged Capture.
According to The Press advices the
garrison of Santa Clara had been re-
duced to 1000 men. while Gomez had
5000 men. 6.0o0 being armed. On Jan
he invested the city. which was well
fortified. Gomez sent the infantry IN
der General Rabi to the west OF the
city. The cavalry. 1900 strong. under
Quintin Banderas. was placed on the
other three sides. its main strength be-
ing on the west. On the 9th. eth and
sth there were skirInishes. General
Luaue. commander OF the garrison. being
wounded On the latter day. on the sth
at daybreak the Cubans closed in on the
town, the cavalry charging over the
Spanish earthworks and putting the
enemy to flight. Banderas fell while
leading his men and died soon after.
Gomez gave his men only a nights
rest. Then leaving a garrison of 1.500
men he pushed on to the west. Those
OF his men who had TO weapons were
armed from the Spanish arsenal. so that
in fighting men he was nearly as
strong as before the battle. No sooner
had the news Of the fall of Santa Clara
reached the planters round about than
they began to flock to Gomez standard.
Every mile he went he got new recruits
The news received said he now has an
army of 1S,0C0 well equipped men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
sentencca 10 ne rIarreo.

South Bend. Ind, Jan. 15.-Henry
Jones, the colored convict who muir
dered fellow convict. Homer Thomas.
In the Michigan City peni;en;iary last
July. was yesterday sentenced by Judge
Hubbard to be hanged May Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
Filibuster MocI,s Our Revenue Navy.

Cincinnati. Jan. ia special to The
CONGRATULATIONS from Jacksonville,
Fla, says: Soon after the landing of
the steamship Delaware yesterday the
steam launch ''Chere Annie" formerly
the Puzzle" of New York;. lying half
mile above the cutter Colfax, sud-
denly left her dock, running down
past the cutter with all steam up. In
stantly the cutters men were piped TO
quarters, anchors were tripped and in
a second the second pipes were blech-
ing smoke as she started in pursuit
Crowds of people gathered ashore at
the banks cheering the little Chere
Annie as sped along whistling defiance
to her pursuers. After following the
launch for a mile down the river the
cutter stopped. swung around and came
back here amid the shouts of people
ashore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
New Bank for Ohio,

Washington, Jan. 15.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has given authority
for the organization of the National
bank of Ashtabula. O., capital $1G0 000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-15
SrArE - 0Mo. CITY Of Toledo, I
LUCAS COUNTY.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he il u,
senior psrsner OF the frn of F. Cheney & Co.
doing business In the city OF Toledo. county and
state .foressif, md that said firm viii pay tie
sum OF ONE HI SDR D DOLLARS for eseA
snd Try case Of caxrIh tt q, cannoi be cured by
the use Of Halre Ca;ar.h Cure.
FRANK CHENEY
sworn 10 bsfoIe ne q; subscribed in my pres
cree this 9Th day Of Dec mber, A. D. 1886
sKAL- A W. GLEASON
t~-l ny Public.
Halls Cata-rh Care 1. taken internally and acis
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of tie
ey.ter. seni for te>:imonills. FREE
J.. cukxEr . Co. Toledo, Ohio.
osad b. drsUias, sc.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
Laurel Point Locals.

LAUREL PoINT, Jan. lS-Sone o. 5tff
people are inclined to criticise the coun-
ty court for doing away with the road
machines.
Several land sales have taken place
here. Andy Fox sold part OF his farm
TO his brother at $40 per acre and then
boiight part 5f Marshall SCOTS place at
sos per acre. Scott tlrefi bought John
A. Thompson s farm at $56 per acre.
William Conway, of Fliekersville,
sold & half interest in his store to a Mr..
Lanham and then bought Mack Chips
oft at Georgetown and has taken pos
session ii the store there. Chips
bought the Conway house In this place
now occupied by Berkely ThoT8s IT
is thought he will put store here in the
spring
we have new applicant for the post
Office.
Charley Baker, OF Bakers Ridge, was
here Saturday. He is somewhat In
terested in our school hefe ac well as in
teaching music.
Anderson Fleming, of the East Side,
is circulating among friends here.
Bad colds and grippe are very preva-
lent and our postor is kept constantly
busy
Mrs. J. S. Brookover is still in West
Grafton nursing Mrs. g. T. Long who is
very i'll.
Miss Br nd, OF Esston, is visiting at
Charley Martins.
Another wedding will occur here soon.
County Superintendent Waters visited
the schools here last week.
The Msccabees had quite good
meeting at Sugar Grove OF. Saturday
evening
Mary Stevens is at FairIf1opt On a visit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23

To the Editor Of the New Domisios

To the Editor OF the New Dominion:
Dear Sir:--I find an item, copied from
theKingwood Journal in the New DoMIN-
Ion Jan. 10th, 1897, with his head line,
IA Twice Married Couple" Said item
closes as follows: "The preacher in the
case claims that he obtained authority in
Morgantown to marry this couple at
Cheat Haven"
Permit me to assure you that 1.-THE
preacher in the case" did not claim that
he had obtained any special permit or
authority to marry this couple at Cheat
Haven. The clerk of the court OF Pres
ton county, West Virginia, expressed
his doubt as to the legality Of this mar
rage in Pennsylvania, after asking
said preacher if he mad authority to
perform marriages according 10 the
laws Of West Virginia. This was the
reply: "Several years ago | obtained
authority at Morgantown to marry par
ties according to the laws Of your state
and il this party is not legally married
can't help it."
One of the parties was from Fayette
county, Pa, and one from Somerset
county, Pa, hence the case is most
peculiar one, and | would, therefore,
most respectfully, suggest that the Sec
ond marriage be most solemnly confirm
ed at Somerset, Pa, not because be-
lieve that "the third time is the charm, E"
but to give all the counties interested in
both states share of the peculiar hon
or in the hope that the question of the
legality of this much confirmed union,
may never again arise to disturb the
slumbers or mar the peace Of this thrice
happy couple.
Now let Kingwood, Morgantown, Som
erset, Cheat Haven, and all the preach
ers lin the case" say amen.
Fraternally yours,
w o. WILSON.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
Wharton to Resign.

When the result of the recent mu-
nicipal election became known and it
was ascertained that Mr.. Jos. Whar-
ton had been chosen as one of the
councilmen, the many friends of this
estimable gentleman were very well
pleased over it. But on investigation
it has been found contrary to the pos
tai regulations for a man holding a
position in the department to accept
any civil Office whatever, either with
or without pay. This will necessitate
the resignation Of Uncle Joe and an
other councilman will have to be Sc
lected by the council. 1t has been
suggested that the gentleman receiv-
ing the next highest number of votes
below Mr.. Wharton be chosen and the
suggestion would seem to be a very
good one. He would certainly be the
next choice of the voters and this
would be a graceful act on the part of
the council. Every body will regret
to learn of this unfortunate condi-
tion Of affairs and the town will GER
tainly be loser of good business man,
one who would take pride in the pro-
per discharge of the duties of the Office
and that is certainly thing which is
greatly to be desired.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
THAT EXCURSION TO FAIRMONT.
And its Surprising Onteome--Six War.
fnhts Served.

1t had been rrilnored ar6ufid t0wr
for some time that there were a
couple of railroad detectives here
collecting evidence against the par
ties who damaged caf on the ex-
cursion to Fairmont to witness the
Lafayette football game. The crowd
of course was somewhat boisterous
and several seats were broken and
other slight damage done. This riled
the railroad company and these de;
tectives were sent here. Monday
afternoon as a result Of their labors
warrants were issued for six young
men charged with having committed
the offence. They were served by
the sheriff with one exception. This
was that Of a young man who learn
ing that warrant had been issued
for him Immediately went to thesher-
ifs Office and gave himself up. The
parties all waived hearing before
a justice and gave bond in the
sum Of 5000 each far their appear
ance before the next session Of She
grand jury. What tie outcome Oh
the affair will be cannot be predict
ed. In one case at least an alibi can
easily be proven. This affair is one
greatly to be deplored and it is to be
hoped that nothing serious will come
of it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
DR.. White Honored.

The publishers of Johnson's En-
cyclopedia have determined to revise
their book in thorough manner.
They boast that they select only the
very best writer's living in the ser.
eral departments. This being the
case it is with great pleasure that
we note that they have chosen Dir. i.
G. White to write the article ON Pc
troleum and Natural Gas. 1t is a
great compliment to our fellow
townsman and should be matter of
pride to every citizen of Morgan
town. To show how the publishers
regard him we will say that in
speaking of the great merit of the
Encyclopedia they name q few of the
most distinguished contributors and
DR.. White is among the number. We
congratulate the publishers ON hav-
ing. secured so able contributor on
this subject and congratulate the
Doctor on the signal honor paid
him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23

At the AGRICULTURAL college Farm

A few singfs enpb white Leghorn
Cockerels ready for bfesdipg pur-
poses. These are from the best blood
In the country.
Ceekerels scoring IS and under, rs
cents,
Cockereis Scoring between s. and
80, $l00.
Cockerels scoring between 80 ard
90, $500.
Ceekerels scoring between 80 and
93, $500
e'ockerels scoring between SO and
"a, $500.
Cockerels scoring between "a and
50, $1,000
Cockerels scoring between SO and
96, $500.
Also a few Cockerels ofother breeds.
A score card with each Cockerel.
Address, JoHs A. MYERs,
Director.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
John W. Rathbone Dead.

John W. Rathbone, of Parkers-
burg, died at his home last week
from stroke of paralysis. His for
tune is estimated at any where from
a million to million and a half of
dollars.
The deceased, it has always been
said, had more ready cash than any
other West Virginian. The foundas
ton of his fortune was laid in the
sixties in the Burning Springs oil
field, in Writ county. He got four
hundred thousand dollars for his
farm in that field, farm which be-
fore the oil strike, was not worth
one thousand dollars. Mr. Rath-
bone was seventy-six years old last
Wednesday. He was president of
the Parkersburg National Bank, and
adirector in the First National bank.
He was plain, unassuming, gener-
GUS man, and was Familiarity called
"Uncle John" by everybody.
He possessed many habits that
were eccentric and odd. He was an
inveterate whittier, and no matter
whether he was on the streets or at
tending a meeting of capitalists, he
was whiting a piece of wood. His
investments were mostly in govern
ment bonds, securities and Parkers-
burg real estate.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
New Council Qualities,

The newly elected city dads qualified
Monday night and are now ready TO
begin their administration Of munic-
ipal affairs. All of them qualified
except Mr.. Wharton who was render
ed ineligible by the postal regulations.
Now whether the new council or old
one must appoint gentleman in this
place is creating quite good deal Of
discussion. 1t Is claimed by some
that the new council will have that
right and by others that it belongs
to the old council. If Mr.. Wharton
had qualified and then resigned, the
new council without question would
have chosen his successor but as he
did not, it is claimed that the old
council has the say. Others say that
one of the old council holds on until a
successor is chosen, but If so which
one is to hold on !? 1t would certain
ly seem that in view of the fact Mr..
Wharton was ineligible, that his re-
ceiving enough votes to elect him
would make no difference as to his
eligibility and the matter should be
treated as If he had not run at all,
thus choosing the gentleman receiv-
ing the next highest number of votes,
at any rate a fascinating dilemma is
to be solved
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23

The series Of meetings now being
held at the M. P. Church are arouslng
considerable interest and already
there have been several CONVEX
sons, four finding the Lord on Mon
day night. These meetings have been
in progress for some time and will
continue as long as any interest
manifests itself. From present indi-
cations a most healthful revival is
promised. Rev. Barnes is conscien-
tious, honest worker and his influence
is being felt to great degree.
Sunday night Rov. DR.. Cameron began
a series of meetings at the M. e.
Church and expects to continue it in
definitely. So far no conversions have
taken place but a great deal of inter.
est is being taken and it is expected
TO be productive ofgreat good.
The Baptists who have been using
the Academy building as place OF
worship were again rendered homeless
by the fire. They have secured the use
of the Municipal Hall until other ar
rangements can be made and their
services will be held there. DR.. Rey-
nolds preached there last Sunday to a
small congregation, the announce
ment that there would be no services
keeping many at home.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
FIRST BuEsLARY 0F TIE YEAR.
The Thieves Get 1 fiss Haul


Mof9antdwfi has gained an enyiable
reputation as law abiding community
and Id no phase Of IT IS it more MARK
ed than in the absence Of burelaties. =
For long time pfobab1y more than a
year there has not been a single. bur
glary in the. town, and it vas hheped
that this condition would last some
TIME But Il was to be otherwise. -
Thursday night thieves f4foFe Tito H.,
C. Bakers hardware store on Main
street and secured quite rich haul.
They first tried TO get in through the
rear door and cut hole in II. near the
key hole thinking that the key might
have bcei left In the. door: 1t was iii
Bert Bakers pocket, however, and they
were disappointed. Next they went
to one of the cellar windows and tax
ing rock smashed it in and turning
Tie Button with which it was. fastened
we're soon III the cellar. Here they
Slowed still more concihsively than
before their knowledge Of the prepff-
ses as there is bewildering array o.
hardware all over this part of the
store. 1t is hard enough to get through
the maze Ia daylight for one who is not
aeduainted With the place and as they
feadily went through 1t In the dark, ~
Is generally conceded that they had
been there Befcrei The robbers after
getting in the store weiit fight into
the front window and took several ra-
zofs and reyolyers from it. The store
at tile time was well lighted aud the
windows are ID tfit ftff glare Of the
street lamps. The knife case also re-
ceiyed share of their attention and a
large number of knives, 81, were Ia
ken. These were in every instance
sariule knives the, thieves In every
case leaving bSy flied with the kind
placed on it thus securing on OF aBoft
one tenth the number in the CASE
They also took about fifty cartridges
for the finest revolver which they Sc
cured. The value OF the articles ia
ken Will aiiiount 10 about sf00. The
cash drawer was tot fi0lested bit as
there was only a check in IT they lost
nothing by their mistake. From the
circumstances 1t Is supposed that the
burglars are strictly home talent but
as they left no clues they are not like
ly to be discovered. The town officers
bawever, will exert themselves 10
their UTMOST TO bring them TO justice,
being stirred up by the cdolhess ct the
thieves. 1t is to be hoped that they
may be successful.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
j. VI. Paul Gets d Plum.

Mr.. j. W. Paul, Of Thomas, Tuck
|er county, has been appointed IS
mine inspector for the first. inspec-
ton district by Governor Atkinson.
Mr., Paul Is, graduate of the En-
gineering Department Of the univer-
sity and has thorough experience
in mines and mining. He was in
dorsed by many business men and
mine operators and by more than a
thousand miners In the district. He
is a gentleman of high character and
splendid qualifications for the place.
He is well and favdrably known il,
Morgantown and his MANY friends
here will be, glad to learn Of his good
fortune. We congratulate him most
heartily and wish for him many
more such pieces of good luck.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-01-23
The Public Schools.

Yesterday afternoon the members
of the school board were in consulta-
tion with representative of the va
rious insurance companies in which
they had taken insurance on the acad-
envy building in reference to the
amount which should be paid by the
companies. The work of teaching
has been entirely suspended pending
the settlement of these questions,
but no matter how they are settled
there can be no school this week.
What arrangements will be made are
not known to the members of the
schoolboard themselves, although there
has been vast amount of specula-
ton as to what would be done. 1t is
to be hoped that the exercises SO un-
fortunately suspended may soon be
resumed or at least as far as the
higher grades are concerned.