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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
The EXCEPTIONS SIGNED
In the Murder Case of State '. Clarence
Johnson and Hugh DsVinney.

JUDGE HUGUS YESTERDAY AP-
PENDED HIS SIGNATURE TO
NINE PAPERS PRESENTED BY
COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE AS
GROUNDS FOR ERROR. AND
THE CAUSE WILL NOW COME
BEFORE A HIGHER COURT FOR
REVIEW.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
BUSINESS md INDUSTRIAL.
Various Matters Concerning Local En-
terprises.

A COAL COMPANY ORGANIZED IN
THIS CITY YESTERDAY-MEET-
ING OF RAILWAY DIRECTORS.
A REPORTED SALE CONFIRMED.
THE SCOPE OF THE MORGAN
SYNDICATE - MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

Try Geiger's Sarsaparilla for the
blood. Every bottle guaranteed. Soc
per bottle, at Geiger's Elite Pharmacy,
1884 Main St., opp. Steel Bridge. Open
all night.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
LODGE -ANNIvERsARY.

The following programme viii be rem
dered Monday evening on the occasion. OF
the sixth anniversary of Excelsior Lodge
No. 10, A. O. u w:
Introductory remarks by the Master
of ceremonies.
MIR. Frank Cruise.
yo!ces-Autumn Song ,...t..st.. ooinDeSk
Miss Lou Maurer, Mrs. Annie Bert
schy. MIR. Henry sBertschy.
-Violin-Angels' Serenade. .."..... Braga
Miss Eleanor Black.
Recitation 4..
Miss Frances Reed.
Voices-Serenade ...4.4.... ,.........Gregn
Miss Lou Maurer.
Instrumental Solo on Glasses.
Albert Blumenberg.
Mr.. James p. Morgan.
Piano Soio-Dance Of the Demons. Holtz
Prof. J. r.. Jones.
yoiceS-Dutch immigrant ...s..........-
Il. II. Null.
Illuminated Club Swinging ...+..........
Geo. w. Boring.
Herr Carl Seidel.
Stump Speech
J. w. Miiligan.
Dancing Specially ............Ba sutton
THE Little Subeam.
The entertainment viii conclude with
Boring and Nu8Is one act comedy, The
Dimn3ter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

The original company will present
Jack and the Beanstalk" here We'd
nesday at the Opera House. Bear that
in mind.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

Take no second class. but buy only
Purity Butter. For sale by reputable
dealers. Try IL.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

The prices remained in almost every
instance unchanged from those quoted
last week. Following is the correct
list:
Produce-Oranges, 20@60c doz.; lem
ons 15025c doz.; bananas, 10000 doz.;
cabbage sc ID; lettuce 5@10c head;
kale, soc PIX; spinach 40c PIX; rhubarb,
loo. 8 punches, 25c; celery, 10c bunch;
oyster plant, sc bunch; green onions, 3
and 4 punches, Toe; ~parsnips, loo quar-
ter pix, 15c half pix; tUrnips. 10 half PIX;
beets, 10c half PIX; potatoes, 20d25c
pix: sweet potatoes, 30040c pix; apples,
400S0c PIX; parsley, sc bunch; carrots,
Toe quarter pix; cranberries, 10c ct:
p~ineapples, 15025c each; fresh toma-
toes. 25035c basket; cauliflower, 100
CSC head.
Eggs-Fresh country, BE dog; . doz.
for 25c.
Butter-Country, Csc; creamery, SOC;
oleomargerine, 15@1Sc.
Honey-Strained, 13c ID; comb, 20c
10.
Poultry-Chickens, 25@60c each; tur-
keys, 15@1Sc ID; ducks, 100000 each;
geese, 60cQs1.00 each.
Fresh meats-Porterhouse. surloin
and tenderloin. 15@1Sc ID; round and
chuck, 10@121h ID; veal outlets, 1501Sc
10; veal chops, 12hG15c 10; lamb
chops, 15c 10; fresh pork, 10G12Rc ID;
sausage, 10Q12hc fb.
Salt meat-Sliced ham, 15@20c 10;
boiled ham, 25c ID; bacon, S@12hc ID.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
THE VISION
OF the Green Goods Man Sees the New
Market House-The Retail Markets.

Market HOuSe-Ihe Retail Markets.
The green goods man could hardly
believe his eyes as he sat in his wagon
gazing on the scene before him. 1t
was an inspiring sight. A building,
the very perfection of architecture, oc-
cupied the whole square bounded by
Market, Main, Tenth and Eleventh
streets. Although very high, it con-
tanned only two stories. He guided mis-
team through the magnificently arch
ed roadway that ran through the cen
ter of the building, and pulled up before
a very p%retentious looking individual
clad in a blue uniform gaily bedecked
with gold lace and brass buttons, who
assigned him to a stall. AS he drove
slowly to it he glanced around. Every
where the market men were hurrylng
about arranging their stalls for the
morning trade. Over head the tramp
of hundreds of feet sounded loudly
through the comparatively quiet build
ing. Everywhere he turned his gaze
an animated scene me- his view. IN
deed, the new market house was an
excellent institution. His backed in
his wagon and, getting out, began 20
unload his truck. But at this point
his dream came to a rude finally. He
rubbed his eyes and peered a~nxiously
around in the darkness. His wagon
was stopped in the middle of the road
with half his stuff unloaded, n mile
west of Bridgeport, for the dope had
given out.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

The Purity" Is the only high grade
Butter on the market See that you
get it. Take no other.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

A special train OF FIVE cars carries
the Jack and the Beanstalk' COM
pany. Ask the Baltimore and Ohio.
Here Wednesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

Ask your grocer for the Capital City
Dairy Co.'S Purity Butter" Take no
other. Give it a trial.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
Second Sight.

when you feel that you have tried
everything \ sSeIyons consult Us. A
cL beneatted patents a.. our Office. ~
Do you have neaeachss Do your eyes
water? DO saey oe snhss or burnt Does
80 as il scum before the ey@S9 To
iihIngs appear double or mixed uD7 Hlys
! desire 10 rub the cyes2 Twftchings
tyonble OF your eye consult as. Drsrlne
his month we devote much time 10 chi.
sran.s eyes. We make glasses at popular
rave a careful examinati ton free oe
charge. The best proof OF our success q
re lumber OK recommendations from our
- nat{eBfs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

People for miles around are coming
to town Wednesday to see Jack and
the Bearstalk."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
THIS WEEK

.O-inch extra fine Linen Table Damask,
75c quality for Acc LIS. GOOD co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
THIS WEEK

Turkey Red Table Damssk. csc quality
Ior - lac. L. 6. GOOD & CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
THIS WEEK

BIeached Table Damask. csc quality for
19c. L.. 5. GOOD & co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

THIS WEEK
Turkey Red Table Damask, csc qnality
for IT Lee. l.. :. GOOD & co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

Yesterday the Cincinnati Coal Ele-
vator Company, composed of Pittsburg
operators, was organized in this
city, at the Hotel Windsor,
under a West Virginia charter. Those
present in the city were Hugh Moren,
of the Advance Coal Company. Geo. w.
Theis, of lutte & Sons, T. ]. and W. j..
Wood, and D. G. Jones, of the firm
of j. H. Jones & Son, all incorporators
of the new company. which is in the
nature Of a combine. designed to con-
troll all the elevators at present owned
by separate Pittsburg concerns. With
them were George K~lingensmith and
R. X. Cramer. 1t is stated that the
property involved will pass into the
control of the combination On the first
of April.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19
THIS WEEK

a3 pieces Covert Cloth, csc quality for
Inc. T.. \. GOOD a. CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

The regular monthly meeting of the
Directors Of the Wheeling Railway
Company was held yesterday at the
Fort Henry Club, President T. II. Con-
derman presiding. It was stated last
evening that no business of especial
Importance was considered during the
session.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

Telegraphic advices received in the
city yesterday chronicled the fact of a
further advance in steel billets, which
may now be quoted at s25 per ton.
This puts manufacturers who have low
ore contracts-and there are several
such in Wheeling-in a position to
make a very good thing out of the pres
ent bulge in prices, and mill stock will
be correspondingly good collateral.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-03-19

Several days ago the Register pub
lished a special from New York. mar
rating a umo that the B. q O. had
disposed of a block of real estate in
this city for iron and steel manufactur-
ing purposes. The Register Is advised
that this rumor has been confirmed,
and that the papers will probably be
signed on Monday.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that
the partnership lately subslst-
ing between Charles / Geyer,
Russell E. Geyer and William
T. Geyer, under the firm
name Of Charles L. Geyer d
Sons, was dissolved on the
18th day Of October, 1899, by
mutual consent.
Charles T. Geyer is author
lied to settle all debts due to
and by the firm.
CHARLES T. GEYER,
RUSSELL &. GEYER,
WILLIAM T. GEyER,
Southern Pines, n. G.,
October IA, 1899.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Mrs. Jeanette Robinson Murphy
70 Give One Of Her Splendid Musical
Lectures at Kings Daughters
Hall, October 24th

We are. requested to announce
Tuesday evening, Oct. Oath as the
date upon which the above dis
tinquished Musical lecturer will
entertain the people of Southern
Pines, with her splendid rendition
Of Plantation Melodies, negro
sIave-songs. etc. Early in life this
genuine daughter Of the South be-
came fascinated by the weird
chants and grooming lullabies Of
the negro race, and how we'll she.
has succeeded in reproducing
them is thoroughly attested by
the splendid testimonials and en-
dorsements by the most eminent
people and press OF the country.
She has won marked success IN
the most exclusive society Of New
York, Boston, and Philadelphia
by her unique rendering Of negro
slave songs and the picturesque
musical folk lore Of the South.
In her gestures she is clever
mimic. her manner is thoroughly
realistic, and With her perfect
knowledge of African Music and
Folk Lore she will be able to give
the people Of this section an en-
| tertainment rich and original in
production, and charming in the
weird melodies Of the negro race,
she having had ample oppor1unl-
ties for learning the customs, ira
ditions and songs Of that peculiar
race.
Remember the date, Tuesday
Oct. oath, at Kings Daughters hall
Southern Pines. Tickets at pop
ular prices will be on sale at john
sons Pharmacy, and at the door.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
FOR SALE!

All the furniture and house
hold effects belonging to the
late Mr.. VIM. w. Abbott is
now being sold privately at
the residence on Page street.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

just as good groceries as
you can find in New York,
and the biggest line of china
and crockery ware ever
brought to Southern Pines,
now at Patch q Williams
store, and our Vermont butter
don't you forget to try it.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

We call attention to the ad
of Messrs. Ordway & Co. who
have just put in a splendid
and well-selected stock of fall
and winter goods. This we'll
stocked store, full of every
thing you may need, is in
charge of Messrs. E. II. & Ed
Weaver, and they promise
you not only the best goods,
but courtesy and good treat
ment while you are dealing
with them. Visit their store.
Miss Breneman Of the Pot
ter school will meet all the
ladies, old and young, inter
ested in Physical Cultures
Delsarte and Elocution, in
Kings Daughters Hall from
four to five next Mondayaf-
ternoon and give them a short
talk and readings upon the
methods and benefitsderived
from the above studies.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

There we're six contestants
at the Gun Club shoot yester-
day, S. Widdifield making
the best score-16 out of a
possible 20 targets.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14

Rev. J. E. White Of Raleigh
will preach in the Baptist
church tomorrow morning at
II o'clock, and probably at
1880 in the evening.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
Late Local News.

The K. of 2. Lodge last
night very successfully con-
ferred the degree Of Esquire
One application for member
ship was received and re-
ferred.
Registered at the Southern
Pines House this week are:
Mrs. n. P. Pearson, II. t,
Pearson. Chicago, }. t. Smith
Charlotte, H. D. Saul, Conn,
Mack Koshland, Baltimore,
Gerald McCarty, Raleigh,
g. II. Lovewell, Boston, Chas.
st. John and family, n. Y.
Misses Bonnie Muse, Annie
Worthy, Margaret Harris,
Bulah Harrington and Mess.
Jesse Larkin, L. R. Ritter,
Mr.. Mcintosh, Of Carthage
paid DR.. Judd a pleasant call
today. The Doctor says he
will be glad to see them again
soon. They drove from Car
thage. to Southern Pines
thence to Pinehurst.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-14
FOR SALE!

The lots where the Central House
and Cottage stood that was burned I
last January, will be sold cheap to
close the estate.
For particulars write
L.G. BURNHAM,
Executor,
Burlington, vt.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
Hazard Won Them An.

New London, Conn, July liar
yard won all Of the boat races yester-
day-three victories over Yale in three
hOurs-and the western sky glowed
crimson when the Harvard varsity
crew pulled over the finish line o.
lengths ahead OF Yale After eight
years Of defeat, the students Of Cam
bridge are tasting the sweets Of sue
cess Harvard's university eight won
from Yale over a fOur-mile course BY
65z lengths In 20 minutes and 81 seconds.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07

To all points east via Great Rock
Island Route. Leave GOOdland every
Saturday. Pullman Tourist Car rates
3 90 to Chicago, 81 to Buffalo and $50
to Boston. Reserve your aecOmmoda
tons early Get full particulars Of
agent, or write E. " Thompson assist
ant general passenger and ticket agent
Topeka. Kan
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07

one Way to Lose Frfezda-
Mean wen, do III, and you'n get your
SELF disliked.-Chcago Daily New
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
Greater America Exposition.


All of the leading nations of the
earth are represented on the West Mid
way at the exposition at Omaha, in the
way of the ''WOrld's Congress Of Beau
ties" numbering 40 beautiful young
women. All Of them are natives Of the
different countries which they repre-
sent, and will appear dressed in the
costume worn IN their respective eOun-
tries Types Of American national
character, and also an English beauty
IN the costumes worn by the women of
the court are shown, adorned with a
train Of costly diamonds. France, Ger
many, Russia, japan, China, Spain,
Italy, Greece, Africa, North America,
Ireland, Scotland, Cuba and Porto
Rico snd a number Of other countries
have been drawn upon by Mr.. F. S.
MIllican Of Canada, in aid Of this dis
tinguished galaxy OF beautiful women.
Costumes of the peasautry of Europe
will be worn indicative Of the respee-
tive countries to which the native rep
resentatives belong. Some Of the COS
tunes are exceedingly rich and beau
tifUl and are WOrth's creations. Paris.
It is aimed By the management to
make the worlds Congress Of Beau
ties" one Of the most interesting of ma
tional type, and for this purpose a
handsome building of classic architec-
tUral design, adorned in front with q
large circular lobby, richly carpeted
and decorated with delicate tints, flow
erss etc. The exhibition hall is beau
tifully lighted by the aid Of electric
chandeliers. The interior decorations
are very superb and genteel, and the
entire room profuseIy festooned with
silken flags, banners and drapery, inii-
cative of all countries. The building
in which the Worlds Congress of
Beauties" is on exhibition is univer-
sally conceded to be the handsomest
and most artistic in point of architect
Ural grace and beauty ever seen on the
midway Of any exposition. It was con-
structed at a cost Of 5000, aud is
richly equipped and furnished for Iiv-
ing purposes in modern style.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
BANK STATEMENT.

OFFICIAL, statement of the financial condition
" Of the GoodIand City Bank, at GoOdland,
state Of Kansas, at the close Of business on the
9th DAY of June, 1893.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
Made for That Purpose.

The stars are Peeping," says poet.
Well. that's what the PeephOle in the
drop curtain is for. - Chicago Daily
News.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
SCOTS
EMULSION
OF COD-LIVER OIL. WITH
HYPOPHOSPHITES
Should always be kept in
Ehs house for the fol-
lowing reasons:

FIST Because, if any member
Of the family has q hard cold, it
vill cure IT.
5G HD Because, if the chill
dren are delicate and sic1ly, it viii
make them strong and well.
lid Because. if the father o.
D0-her is losing flesh and becOm-
Is thin and emaciated. If viii build
ta2m Up and give them flesh and
Strength
FGGgRTH - Because If is the
standard remedy IN ali throat and
lung affections.
No household should Be without f.
Il can be taken in summer as vel
IS in winter.
sa- zzd s1-oo, a. Druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE, ch-msiss Esu Yes.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07

- 8 80. - 5. s. = g.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
FgURTH

standard r5med-
lung affections.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07
TEnerr What to Expect.

NOn Blumer-I am afraid we haven't
much for dinner, but such as it is
Clinker-Don't make any excuses, old
man. Remember that have dined at
your house before.-DetrOit free Press.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-07

The Rock Island playing cards are
the sliekest you ever handled. One
psck viii be sent By mail on receipt Of
- cents IN stamps. A money order or
draft for 90 cents or same In stamps
VIII secure four packs. They VIII be
sent By express, charges prepaid Ad-
dress John Sebastian, general passsn-
ger agent, Chicago, Rock Island & Pac-
tic railway, Chicago.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-26
| MUST HAVE A GAS STOVE

prices have been going to pieces until
the market has reached that stage
where both the combine and it's rivals
realize that something must be done
to rehabilitate the market. The indie
pendent distilleries have proposed a
five years cessation of hostilities dur
ing which time the production shall be
limited to 100000 gallons a year,
equally divided between both organi-
zations
The trust does not appear over-anx-
ious to come to terms with the indie
pendents on the basis proposed, but in
the opinion of those well-informed as
regards the situation an agreement
will eventually be reached whereby
the output will be limited with the
view of bringing about an advance in
prices
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-26

made from all intermediate points in
New York. A rate Of 1886 for the
round t.ip between Cincinnati and
New York WI be made, the one-way
rate being SIS. Be.5ween Cleveland
and New York a round trip rate Of
$14 will be made, against a one-way
rae Ct $13.
The Erie will place these rates in
effect during the first four days of
September, the rsJurn coupons being
coed ct any time during the month.
The RATES are put in to meet the rates
made between Chicago and PhTadel-
phia for ',he annual encampment of the
G. A. R. The new rates Will not only
Ee made openly, but have been ten
6ared to all connecting lines for basing
purposes. vt is the general opinion
that the action CT the Erie will stir up
the -fveliest kind Of q fight on rates
between Chicago and New York
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-26
q NEW OYSTER SUPPLY
An InVe sfiqafion OF the Beds Near
GuaymaS.

Roy Stevens, route agent for Wells,
Fargo & Co., has just returned from
GIIavmtas where he went to investigate
the character and extent of Ehe oyster
beds along the coast HIS investiga-
ton was not completed, but Mi.
Stevens believes that the beds are SIX
tensive' enough to supply oysters for
the whole southwe-t. The Guaymas
bivalves are larger and of a better
quality than the Louisiana oysters,
which are next to the Atlantic coast
oysters in points of size end quality
Phoenix would BE- one Of the chief
bensfciaries Of a discovery OF oyster
beds of large event so near as Quay
mas. The daily consumption of oys-
ters here during the season is about
10000 and would be a grzat deal more
but for the almost prohibitOry price
of eating oysters and the inferior size
and quality Of the California variety,
the only other kind brought to .his
market
There Is an incorrect idea that the
oysters of southern waters are always
q an inferior quality As a matter OF
fact the sheilfsh products Of warm
waters are usually me best. A recent
report upon the resources Of the Phil
ippines describe thrs oysters there as
being better than any other in the
world, both in size and flavor.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-08-26
CAPT. HANCOCKIN CHICAGO
He Observed Some Improvement
Since His Previous Visit.

! Captain w. A. Hancock returned on
Thursday night from an eastern Dusi-
ness trip. While IN Chicago he met
several gentlemen whom he had
known in Arizona, among them Major
Burke, now connected with w. F.
Cody's Wild West show While the
Acizonians and ex-Arizonians were
talking about old TIMES reporters CT
four newspapers were undergoing edi-
fcation and gathering ammunition for
the annihilauion Of space. Captain
Hancock learned that he had bsen
overheard when his friend, Lloyd
Smith, a Chicago broker, sent him a
copy Of the Inter OCEAN containing the
following: 'tCne Of the pioneers Of
Arizona, Captain William A. Hancock
Of Phoenix, passed through Chicago
yesterday on his way west. Captain
Hancock is a civil engineer. He laid
out the townsite of Phoenix and the
territorial capital, built the first
house IN, the new city, was the first
sheriff of Maricopa county, Arizona;
was 'he first district attorney, the sec
end probate judge, voted for John e.
F.emOnt for PRESIDENT in 1856, when q
resident Of California, and has just
made his first trip east Of the Rocky
mountain country in fOrty-two years
The captain met Major Burke of the
Wild West show at The Wellington,
where the two veterans ran a race tell
ing old western STORIES
These cd western stories Will
subsequently, fill columns. Captain
Hancock met 2 group of Chicagoans
who asked him whai- ne thought CT
the town. He replied the. it had i'm
proved and made a very percaptble
growth since he was there last How
long since yOiit were here?" they asked.
Let me see said the captain, let
ne see; l can't fix the date exactly
oh, yes. now l remember. 1t was, I
think, in April, f0T'ty-two years aga"
The captain went on to say that the
improvement il that time had been
nIterial and almost destructive of
recognition, though there were two
things he coaId recognize One was
the Chicsgo river and the other a Chi
cagioan sTirit Of confidence in the fu-
ture which pervaded the place when
it was a town Of $4,000, for the inhab
itar.s said f0rty-two years ego that It
was going to be the biggest city in
America, and the prediction is at the
gateway of realization.
Captain Hancock tod Ills hearers
that all the growth and Improvement
had not been confined - Chicago
When he left there the last tire he
went out into Iowa and bought a lot
of Ct1'ttl9 to be driven to California
The trip after leaving the. Missouri
river occupied five months and in all
that time from the river TO Sacra-
mento he had never seen the hab1ta-
ton CT a white man.