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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

once spent some months on a. cot
ton plantation down in Mississippi. Fas-
tened to the top of the gin house was a
large bell. 1t had been the custom on
this plantation. even before the war and
up to the present time, for all hands to
go to work and quit by the sound OF
this bell. The bell rang at a. M, IL M,
D. IN. and 6 pm. There was on the
plantation a mule. who had constituted
himself a self-ordained and independ-
ent Tabor organization" This cuss of
mule would not 30 to work until the
bell rang At II o'clock he would quit
work at the first stroke OF the bell
would not 30 to work again until the
bell rang, md would quit in the after
noon the moment the bell sounded This
may seem strange, but 1t Is true as
gospel The mule would not tighten
his traces af,,r the bell sounded at
noon. No matter II he was In the mid
die OF a cotton row In the field, or pull
ing wagon, he struck the moment the
hell sounded. All the whipping and
abuse you could heap upon him only
made him more determined. He would
stand and bray and kick at You as fast
ms his hind feet could fly, and finally
wind up by kicking himself out of har-
ness.
one day his regular driver was sick,
and the owner OF the plantation put
Uncle Sam. n new hand, who had only
gone to work on the place the day be-
fore, to drive this team and haul seed
cotton out OF the field to the gin house
At noon the bell rang and Pete struck
Tor grub. as usual half way between
the field and the gin house. Uncle Sam
wanted to come on to the gin house
with the load before he embarrassed for
dinner but Pete differed with him on
this point The old negro and the
mule took up the whole noon hour try
Ing to see which would have his way,
aud finally the mule came out victor
Uncle Sam had TO give In, aud unhar-
nassod ont In the field, and came lead
ing the mulc to the house. The owner
OF the place and myself were watching
the whole show. and were enjoying It
hugely. Uncle Sam led the mule up 10
where we stood In the barn yard, and
y'id: Mars Bob dis ere rectifcd mule
are dun struck for higher wages" The
owner said! sam, that mule has been
striking for higher wages for the last
twenty years, but he has never got an
advance yct"-'orest aud Stream.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

were ss "a TO have severely damaged late
corn In some localities. Clenranees We're
600 600 bushels Country offerings light
The yellow fever rumors caused the
market 10 hesitate toward the end, but
nevertheless It closed at the top Shorts
covered generally, December opening
ssc lower at s0Ne, sold TO SO&e and
clofed steady at the price
Oats were firm, especially so for Sep
TENDER, but trade was dull There was
a good export demand, 10000 bushels
being reported sold. Prices declined
somewhat during the morning, with
wheat, but this was recovered later,
The strength OF corn was factor Re
ceipts were 435 cars, December ranged
between sO5sc and 90SG2Ofc' closing
unchanged at 2OSc.
Provisions were weak and dull, what
little demand and developed coming
from shorts. Sensational rumors OF yell
low fever at st. Louis caused free sell
ing late in the day Cash products we're
pressed which also weakened the mar
ket. Hog market firm and higher, Al
the close December pork was l7lsc low
err at IS 37Ih; December lard l0c lower,
at 81 67is and December ribs TIC lower
at 81 92is,
Estimated receipts Wednesday;
Wheat. $50 cars; corn, 600 cars; oats
$50 cars; hogs, $4,000 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

UNION STOCK YARDS,
CI,ARENnNT
RALTIMORE, MondnY, sel

BALTIMORE, Monday. Sept. 20.
wIne.--Arrlvals this week. 1885
head The receipts are some logo head
less than they were last week. Trade is
reported as being slow. Values show lit
tie, II any, variation from the rulings OF
last week Good light far western sell
at 81 9Od5 90 per 100 his and Others.
lights, 81 50di 20: heavy weights 81 4Oa
I 60. and light pigs 81 9Odi 90 per 100
lbs. gross, aud roughs 81 5Oa3 90 per
100 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs.-Shcep sell AT
2a3Nc, and few extra shade hlghe,.
Lambs iis@jhc, and extra shade
higher, with an active trade for good
stock.
Calves --vcals sell Mt NC, with trade
active for good veals RoIghs 81 OOa7 90
per head,
CHlCAGO-Na Native cattle OF attractive
quality were scarce, but offerings did not
need to be very attractive 10 Interest
buyers and about all sound sold at prices
wen up to the Improved values VI Mon
day Cows and mixed butchers stock
met more urgent demand than for many
days aud sold a point higher than at any
time last week. Prices ranged from
81 40 to 81 10 for fair to prime cows and
helfcrs Good to choice native eteers
brought 81 Dbdb 60, The stock Of veal
calves was quite liberal, but the late
etlnng values were readily paid FOR all
leelrablo lots, best selling around 81 co.
nothing very good under 80 10. Range
cattle went on quite bnakly at steady
prices q train NJ Texans going al 81 Gi
ana most fair TO choice westerns at ta ~
az 10, some fancy loo pound Dakota
eloorH selling M tON w. strictly choice
hogs W an Weights sold readily at bc nd.
vance and all such were quickly cleared
Not many heavy went to packers above
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

RUNNING sores. indolent ulcers and
similar troubles, even though of many
years standing, my be cured by using
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve II soothes,
strengthens and heals, 1t Is the great
nile cure. Charles r. Goethe, Market
and Twelfth streets; Chatham Sinclair,
Forty-sIxth and Jacob streets; A. e.
scheele, No. 6O7 Main street; Exley
Bros, Penn and Zane streets; Bowie &
Co., Bridgeport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

Editor Morrison, Of Worthlngton, Ind.
Sun wrlleH you have a valuable pre-
Rcrptlon In Electric nttcrH, and ! can
rhoorfllly recommend II FOR Cunntipn-
ton aud Sick Headache, ana ~ n gcncr.
nj system tonic II has no equal" Mira.
Annie stohlc 1895 Cottage Grove nycr
Chlrngo. was all run down. could not
cat nor digest food had hnckncho
which never left her ANA felt tired nnd
wcnry hut ak bottles NJ Electric IlltlorH
restored her health and renewed her
strength. Prices 30 cents nnd ~ no. oct
n bottle ut Logan Drug Co.'s drug store.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

"Rorgcr Is the worst bicycle crank
ever saw"
"Yos?"
"Well, shoudssny 10. He even reads
All the coal strike news that has
Wheeling date llne."-Chlcngu journal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

Cleveland Plalndcalcl' "Why, Bcas-
ley, you're grossly intoxicated"
~ know II, Coin nup to Alashalt"
whats AluHka got to do wuth your
getting drunk"
"Whlgky's dollar glnss In Alnshku.
I'm tryln' to gil fu.full fore TO-"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

NEW YoRK-The market for dry
goods continues quiet. Print cloths quiet
at 2%c for extras.
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wHEELIEa WHoLEsALg MARKETS,
Weekly Change orouotatlons in all Lines
afI.ocaI Trade.
Office of the In,elligeneeT.;

Office of the Intelligeneer,
September q, 1891
Groceries ana i'rovlaions.
Flour - Fancy roller min winter
wheat wood az 81 20 per harrel paper
81 so per barrel; spring wheat Mlnneha-
hnha 50 IS IN cotton sacks;S5 "a per bar
rel; s. IS in paper sacks; old wheat
| Galaxy, s. 70 In paper sacks; s. % per
barrel; Pllsbury flour So 90 In wood ana
one-eighth In cotton; So so In paper,
Syrups - Choice sugar syrups, 2Ici
| Fancy drips 23c; silver drips &c; New
Orleans molasses, choice, S5c; prime,
SEC; fair, soc; mixed good. New Orleans,
26c; bakers good lsc,
Proylsions-Large 5. c. hams SIC;
medium s. c. hams csc; small S, @.
hams Toe; S. c. breakfast bacon SO
DC: shoulders CSC; sides 7Ac; ordinary
beef lSIac; ham dried beef lSi4c; knuck-
les lslac; family mess pork 5-ib pieces
$40 so; bean pork, bbls., $40 90.
Lard-Pure refined 10, fierce sac; 80
| h. tins &c; Chicago lard in fierce.
5lkc; 5O-lb. tins, 6ci the advance
for smaller packages is as fol-
lows: 5O-lb. tins itc over tlerces;
fancy tubs &c; 2O-lb tins &c; lO-lb. tins
! Ne; 5-lb tins 7sc; S-lb, tins lc
NukdlS - NullOdl usunNt tuuts osWttt
powdered 5.jjc; graduated standard
( 53lc; American A 5O5c; standard fine
/ graduated 53lc; standard connection
ers A 5,G5c; Columbia A 5O5c; standard
Windsor 5,O5c; white extra 4,S1c; extra
c 4GSc; fruit sugar 4 pc,
Coffee-Green coffee - Fancy Golden
Rio l6c; fancy green l5c; choice green
l4lsc; roasting Grades l0lsc; Java 26lsc;
roasted In packages-Arrow l0,5ic; Pan
Handle ll.29c; ArbuclSle & Co, s roasted
| II ,29c; Lion 1920; bulk roasted lie; Old
| Government Java roasted 29c; Mocha
and Java 29c; grade Rio 23c,
Teas-Young Hyson, per h., S0q55c;
| Gunpowder, 30gS0c: imperial, 4OQ55c;
Japan, 2S97je; OolonS 27GSOc; Sou
chang, 27q7Oc.
Candles-star full weight, TIC; Para
fine, per h., 95ac; Electric Light, per
! H., Sc.
Vinegar = Choice cider, 12al4c per
| gallon; standard city brands, 10qllc per
gallon; country, l39l5c per gallon, as
to quality.
Cheese-Full cream 9a0ikc: Sweitzer
l0Gl0lsc; Limburger 1Oc; factory 7lkc,
Fish-No mackerel, 100 lbs, 81 90;
No. extra mackerel la-barrels. new,
100 lbs, Sl2 90; No. ., so lbs, sll 90; No,
5 small 81 90 for 100 lbs; No. large
100 lbs, $40 co.
Seeds-Tlmothy, 81 5061 60 per bush
! eli: clover, small seed, IS l0d5 40.
Salt-No. / per bbl, soc: extra, per
hbl., 81 90; dairy, fine, tive-bushel sacks,
zoe per sack.
Seed Corn-llc per N.
Wooden Ware-No 1 tubs s. 30; No,
2, 81 Is: No 5, 81 90; 2-hoop pals, 81 10;
S-h9op' u 80: single washboards' u S1i
double 90, " 90; line Crimped douole
uo'' " 'o' single do'' " 20
Grain aud Feed
Quotations by Walter Marshall)
Graln-New wheat S2dS5c Corn IOc
per bushel old oats out of store, west.
ern cron 3Od35c Nor hushel. new oats
- ~ ~, - 49,,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22

NEW YoRK-Plg iron warrants bare
ly steady, 81 05 bid and 81 90 asked.
Lake copper Sll 20. Tin Sl3 rs bid; Sl3 so
asked Spelter 81 25d4 IS. Lead, ex-
change irmer at 81 27aGl sra; brokers
strong at 81 90,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22
PstroIsan.

OIL CITY-Credit balances SOC; certl-
ficates, no bids; shipments l07,SS7 bar
rels: runs li9.SSi barrels.
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NEW YoRK-wool firm,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-22
RAILWAY ZINE GARD.

Arrival and departure OF trains on and
after May i6, 1887. Explanation OF Refer
ence Marks 'Daily fDaily, except sun.
Gay, tDaily, except Saturday. iDally, ex-
sept Monday. Sundays only. Saturdays
only. Eastern STANDARD Time.
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Dry Goods.

NEW YoRK-Petroleum, Pennsylva
mia crude, no market; nominal at $50,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

oouipplng a company, which was assign
ed to tho Eighth Virginia regiment Oh
Volunteers, commanded by Colonel Epp1
HuntCn. ..,
lie was nude captain ana served unui
the fall Of ls62 when he was appointed on
the staff Of MajOr-General George J..
Pickett as the quaItermaater OF flcNe'l
Division, and with lna cohiHiahu sci'~1
until the close Of the war.
After the war Major scott IoHo"eu ms
f-,-..I rrDfa-eil. aI. .u 1901 he Wa. eject. q
70 the state Convention called by mli-
tarv authority as representative OF the
counties Of Fauquier and kappahannoch;
In 1851 no was elected 70 tho Honeral
Assembly, in the lower house OF Which
he served one term. 49,.
In 1859 Major Scott was elected At1or-
nev General OF the state I'm which ONCE
he has given general satisfaction ana
has sustained his reputation IS an aole
lawyer. He has served IN that capacity
for two terms. $1,000.
Major Scott IS a man on the hlehest
order Of integrity and ability; lie CON- COM
OF a family distinguished for legal taien,
and IS a fine lawyer himself lie ul1
much valuable work IN the celebrated
virginia coupon cases. and his advice was
often sought IN the debt settlement. Ma
for Scott has canvassed the state IN
number Of campaigns ana rendered en-, ~.
tent service 10 the party. MS son. MI
Il. Carter Scott. Is his assistant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

mora than his law practice Will admit.
otelv no has given way to the pressure
hearing upon him by his Alexandna'
I,oirfax Ioudoun and Prince William
frIcrds and will go into the convention
,,,ith a strong and substantial backing
co.. the second place on the ticket, 10 De
Nominated at Roanoke next month.
Lanes r.. eaton was born in Fairfax
county. not far from Alexandra, Febru-
arv G. ISL His people have been resi-
dents Of Fairfax and Alexandra Tor
century or more.
He has lived in Alexandria since ne
WAS a small boy. beginning an active ire
as 4 newsboy-a carrier for the Gazette
lie attended the Alexandria Academy
ana then st. Johns under the tutleage
of Mr.. Richard j.. Carnc. now pastor Of
the Church of the Sacred Heart. in
Richmond. After finishing at St Johns.
he took n course of law in the law school
OF the National University, IN Washing
ton. from which he got both b. j.. and
NJ. L., and was admitted TO the bar in
1850. He was for 4 long time In the clerks
Office OF the Corporation Court. and for
five years first deputy 10 Colonel Morton
Nlarye now Auditor of Public Accounts.
He was also assistant city treasurer for
quite awhile He took 10 politics as a
duck 10 water. yet IL was always I'm
behalf OF others or 20 serve the party
as only a truly modest and unselhsh
young man can.
lie has been chairman OF the City tx
equity Committee. and in times when ii
needed hard work. and that OF the right
king 10 bring out legitimate votes. Mr..
Cation was foremost. and his efforts have
generally been rewarded with success.
His executive ability has been notable in
the annals of the party management here.
1t Is said that Mr. Cation was the orig
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

Saguo was then the Democratic NOMINEE
for Lieutenant. Governor. This campaign
IA said TO have been one or tno MOS.
brilliant In the annals OF the state. onIy
being second to Henry A Wises aga,ns'
now-Nothingism. The Richmond IN
aminer said in an editorial that tho
speeches OF Montague were incornparaoie
to any OF the other distinguished men
who had canvassed tho State; ana that
II was not too much 10 say that no Sc,
cured the election OF Hon. John Letcher.,,
A. J. Montague was born In Camppen
county Va, October 3. 1sG2, at the resi-
dencs OF Hon. Charles Henry Lynch,
where his parents were refugeeing nav
as tho Federal troops had taken posses
sion OF the county. lie Is named for his
uncle young V. M I. cadet, who, a, tns
age OF sixteen, left the institute. entered
and was killed O few weeks later at the
battle OF Gaines NAL by the explosion OF
a shell.
After graduating in law at the. Uni
versity OF Virginia IN the session OF lSSo.
he selected Danvlle as The place TO prac-
tice his chosen profession. He at once at
tained prominence rs a lawyer. and was
recognized by the Danville bar--a bar not
ed for the ability. energy and integrity OF
it's meuIbsrs--as a lawyer Of conspicuous
learning and ability. and an advocate OF
unusual force and eloquence. Although he
IS quite young, nevertheless he stands IN
the front rank Of the lawyers OF his sec
ton OF tho state. and his ability. learn
ing and integrity as n lawyer arc ques-
toned by mono who know him. IL he Is
elected Attorney General his friends con-
fidently believe that no will make n fine
record, and that no will add honor and
dignity TO the office.
On July ]. 1898. no was appointed by
President Cleveland district attorney OF
the Western District OF Virginia, over
many of tho most prominent lawyers In
tho State. This district is outranked by
but few in the Union in the amount or
work required. lie has been eminently
successful In the discharge OF his duties
as District Attorney. and has given per-
feet satisfaction 20 the authorities In
Washington. Mr., Montague has forward
ed HIS resignation TO President Mckinley
to take effect August ]. 1897.
Mr.. Montague took an earnest ana ac-
tive part in tho last campaign, warmly
advocating the election OF Bryan, not
withdrawing the fact that he was adj
modshed BY the Washington authorities
not to do so. He spoke for Bryan NJ 70
the night OF the election. As n political
campaign speaker Mr.. Montagues friSnds
claim that he has no superior IN the State,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

HIILSVu.LE. VA. July e.-spociai.--
Sidney Bowers has JUST been iodred ID
tho Carroll county fail for giving Marion
burnett a dangerous wound with rock
A crowd met near the Groyson sulphur
SPRINGS ana celebrated the Fourth or July
bv getting. drink and became involved ih
n general row. I'm which some eisht or
Ten rocks were thrown. During TINS btt-
ue Burnotts skull was fractured With %
rock which IS claimed was thrown by
Bowers and at present tho chances are
aeafnst Burnctts recovery.
bowers has retained Attorney =. j.
Nuckols. OF tho uilsyilio bar. 10 defend
him. ,,
Miss Kate daughter o. Captain w. II.
sutherland. OF Hiusville. was united IN
marriage 10 Attorney b. o. Howard nc
Tho residence of tine brides rather ON
Iulv the lth ar. Howard is one ~ mo
most prominent lawyers ~ Floyd va. lt
was a quiet and lovely homo "eddins'
none being invited but tho family fcia-
lives.
Tne best wheat crop that has been
grown I'm carroll county for years has
lust been harvested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

tinguished physicians OF South side,
Virginia. On his mothers side he is a
nephew of Hon Francis T.. kiyes, who
represented the Fourth district IN Com
gress before the war, with such marked
ability as TO acquire National reputation.
Major Lassiter "a named after him and
draws much OF his political inspiration
from this great Democrat his militia
~ title was earned by service as COM
handing officer OF battalion OF Nlr-
ginia volunteers.
Having pursued his studies az Me-
Cabos University School, Major Iaasl-
ter entered tho academic department or
the University OF Virginia. ana was
graduated An several OF it5 schools. lie
then took tho law course under Professor
John b. Minor. and received his B. l..
degree IN the summer OF 1896.
In the spring Of lSSS he was elected city
Attorney Of Petersburg. ana held this
Office by successive Predictions until be
resigned in 1893. % accept the Office or
United States District Attorney for the
Eastern district Of Virginia which was
rendered him by President Cleveland. Tn
this latter office he measured up % tho
fun requirements and performed it5 du-
ties with such distinguished ability. con-
sideration and courtesy as 90 win tor
himself tie respect and admiration N the
bench and bar.
A natural aptitude for politics inclined
Major Lassiter I'm early manhood to Dee
come active I'm the work of tho Demo-
cratic party. and ne from Tho FIRST oN-
hihitol political wisdom far beyond DIS
years. he was taken into tho com. I'D
OF the leaders and soon became n leader
himself. having boon three times chtIr-
man Of the Congressional Committee ~
his district and for several years t m. tl-
Der OF The State Committee. ln I,- ID i-
jor I.ass.tor was O. prcsiiential ciector ana
zeal ana energy IN behalf OF Democracy
and DIS superb leadership were greatly
appreciated hv SIR. cloNel MI lu l..-.
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inator Of the house-to-house canvas plan,
and has opposed those things considered
"a being unjust. unfair and illegitimate
Az DIR. Hogc says. what IL politically
wrong cannot be morally right.
MIR. Cation is a great Methodist He f.
always chosen 10 represent tho Metho-
dist Protestant church OF Alexandria
IN church councils. Many think him a
minister OF tho Gospel and put Rev"
before the name He has also been call
Cd "Doctor." During the late President
fall campaign when many of his closer
friends were against the regular nominee
Mr.. Cation put in his strongest work for
BRYAN and Sewall. lie IS naturally a
strong reasoner and his speeches have
meat and bond and sinew also. He IS
well fitted to preside over the Virginia
Senate and his nomination VIII strength
en- the State ticket, his friends say.
Mr. Cation is married. He has two
sons. one lawyer. the other doctor.
and both worrying their way up the ladder
most creditably to themselves, and graft
flying to their parents. who above all else
love a happy home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11

troops. and formed the Norfolk Light Ar
tillery Blues. in 1872 he was elected
City Collector of Taxes for term or
two years and was reelected in l.4
Mr. Cooke has been member OF tho
city Council Of Norfolk for number OF
years. serving on tho Finance Committee
of the same and subsequently he was
president Of the Council for three years
lie was elected member az the House Of
Delegates in the fall Of 1891, 1898 and 1873,
where he rendered valuable services az a
member Of the Finance Committee. He
has scrutinized all bills calling for appro-
rriatlons very closely, and has always
advocated the strictcst economy, whereby
he earned The title OF watch Dog OF the
Treasury"
During the last session Of the General
Assembly Mr.. Cook was chairman of the
Finance Committee wsich distinction
was a well-deserved one. Ho was one Of
the most prominent members OF the
House, and his colleagues paid him very
high compliment by olccting him unapi-
mously chairman OF the Democratic Joint
caucus Of the two houses.
Mr. Cooke also occupied second place
on the Committee on Banks. Currency
and Commerce and fourth on the Com
mittee on Retrenchment and Economy.
His grandfather. Colonel Mordecai Cooke
was a member Of the General Assembly
from Norfolk county for the years 1916
1916, 1871 1896. and 1891.