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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
The Cotton Markets.

NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
New York, May 1.-Speculation in
cotton was very dull to-day and prices
took lower level. The opening cali
showed a loss of 2Gl4 points which later
transactions increased to SOIL. The de-
cline followed unsatisfactory cables and
improved weather news in general; the
feature of the latter being reports of
better conditions in flood threatened
districts of Texas. Selling orders from
the South, many of which We're said TO
be for planters, constituted an import
ant point, brought pressure on the mar
ket Selling for the European and Wall
street account was also considerable
AS far as the general public took any
part their. orders were rather for sell
ing than for buying cotton in the ex-
pectation of poor cables Tomorrow, es-
timated larger receipts and following
unsatisfactory accounts from dry goods
centres. Shorts were the principal buy
ers. The market closed steady at a net
decline of 7Q11 points.
New York, May 1.-Cotton futures
opened steady ut the decline. May,
9.54; June, $50: July, $780, August,
9.31; September. 8.54: October S.2S; No
vember. SIP; December. SIG; January,
Sill; February. STA; March. s1s
Cotton-Spot closed quiet: middling
uplands, 1916; middling gulf, 10 1-16;
sales. $500 bales.
Cotton futures closed steady. May,
9.4S; June. GAL; July, 9.41; August, 9.24;
September. s.4S; October, 1923; Novem-
Der, SOY; December S.07; January, sos;
February, $40; March, S.14.
New York. May 1.-Cotton, quiet;
middling, 8 1916; net receipts 400;
gross. 623; sales, $500; stock, 1Oi.64O.
Total to-day-Net receipts. 4,1T6; ex-
ports to Great Britain, 10520; France,
1927; Continent, 1910; stock, 400, pa
Total since September met re-
ceipts. 6,1Sl,39l; exports to Great Bril-
tain. 2.0i5,595; France. 67l.536; CONT
nent. 2.4iS,7S3.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.
New Orleans, May 1.-Cotton futures
ttttiit.. - q -Jt.,rc} .556 July,
9.29G930; August, 903@904; Sept.
S.S5MS.S6; October 1905 90; November.
7,S5@7.s6: Dec. 7.S5@7S6; January,
ScIf7
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
PROVISIONS.

HERRING-New North Care ina cut,
S.25: Eastern. barrels. .375G425: Potomac.
gross. $500; mulets. so-lb. kegs. siO0:
spots. 1o0-lb. kegs SIS: mackerei good
No. 2. 1000: white fish. new catch. 10O-lb
kegs. 800; S"-ib. kegs. $3.50: 7O-lh> keRA
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
GRGCERIES.

FLOUR-Nrarlset steady: spring wheat.
patent. S4,4O; winter wheat, patent. si.20;
winter wheat, half patent. S375: win
ter wheat, choice straight, 1855; winter
wheat, family. $3.50: winter wheat. fair 10
good grades of extra. s3.35@345; winter
MEAI-Pcr bag 100 lbs. sllO: 90 lib.
coFFEE-Firm; Java. 2saaoc.: Laguay-
ra lsqlic: choice Rio. 1lAG1iAc.; prime.
do. lok4llc. fair. do. 99iQlOAc.; COM
mon, do. 9hc.
CHEEsE-Large full cream. 14c: small
full cream, 1t3sc.
SUGAR Market Firm. The plan of
selling sugar at delivery prices has been
suspended for the present. All quotations
will be made {. O. b. Norfolk. Cut Loaf.
$50; Patent Cubes. $40: Powdered. $40:
Fine Granulated. 5.25: Standard Granu-
lated 5.25: No. s. 4.65; No. 9. AGO; No. 10.
40; No; II. $50; No. ~. +.5o. Granulated.
put up in leo lbs. sacks. same as barrels;
in barrels 5.35; in cases. 5.35.
SYRuPS AND MOLASSES = Market
nrmer at the advance: syrup, good to
choice. 2SG2ic.; lower grade syrup, 15Q zoe.
molasses. Porto Rico. 22q50c.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

The New Year number of the San Francisco Ohroaicls is on our ex- change table. 1tIs valuable editioi embracing . comprehensive review Of Cslifornis's resources and that of Uncle S.m's new i.lsudio possessions. showing the mutual relations and benef, gained by the commercial prosperity of each San Frsncisco is ths natural supply point for our new acquisitions and C.liiJrni.'s s,ar of destinyis in the sscendeucy. With ths ever progres iva aad forward m bvem nt She Chronicle will con ulus 0 bs . power and . prominent factor in the apsuillinE of the Gplisn State.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

ToNBsT1sE, January, 4th 1900.
 BIard met presuant to adjourn meat Of meeting Jan 3rd. a, l0s.m.
 Minutes oi meeting Jan, 3:d, read and approved.
 At F n. board stands adjourned to ? D. m.
 Board met presuant to adjourn ment at t2P. M.
 Same members with the Dist Atty. E W Land present.
 Beard proceeded with routine work in checking off the list, of names of persons eligible for jury duty during the year l90e.
 This being the day and the hour when bids Ter contracts for county printing, feeding prisoners, taking care of indigent sick and burying the indigent dead for which contract were awarded the bids of the followins < named persons were opened and read.
 For taking care of the iudlgent sick in hospital and jail in rc cmbstone, Dr. HF Walter.
 For feeding prisoners in county jail John Hsnniug"r.
 For feeding prisjrsrs in branch jail at B.sbse, Quo Geisenhofer.
 For burying IndigsDt dead in cems- tsry st Tombstone. 5. E. Watt.
 For burying indigent dead ia ceme- tery .. Bisbee, B F Graham.
 For county printing including t sheet blanks, sheet blsnk-, whole sheet blanks. Envelopes S and los xxx white wove. Letter heads I2 pound stock. Property Tax receipts in books of 100 each. License Tax receipts iu books of 50 each Road and Poll Tax receipts in books of 5e each. Also for publishing minutes Of proceedings of the Board Of sIpervis- ors. And for publishing Tax sales. Bids Of the following named persons were opened H. E. puaIap, willcoY, A. W. Howe. Blsbes, Wn Hstticb, rombstoae.
 Contracts were awarded as follow on the different prices stated for the year 1900 commenting on the IO:h day of January.
 To Dr H F Walter caring for the indigent sick in hospital for each pa- tient l.lO per day. Waiting an i giv- ing medical aid to prisoners confined Tn the co unty jail $l.00 per visit, and also to perform the fsllowin addit- ionsl services at the stated prices published.
 Fer post morien examination with put dissection; each $l0; for autop-
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

The Tucson Star says: Advices from the sast say that tho next boom in mines will be in silver. that the supply is abos. exhausted, sad that con- sumption is far in excess of the pro. ducsion. Thus i, seems that Arizona is ts be agaia fsyored. Copper, our largest product, keeps firm at good prices, and hundreds of mines are be- ing developed which will double the output during the very near future. Now, make . dam and fer silver, and our mining industry will double, and tn, output Of values likewise.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14
A REUNION
The Arizona Big -Four Regi-
 meBt to Meet

A preliminary meeting was held in the office of Captain J. ". Crenshsw on S,turIty to arrange for q reunion Of :hs m Ssrs of tss First Territor. Hal regimen, ths. went to the war un- der the command of Col. NJ. Fl. Me- Cord. 1. wac decided to hold the re- union CD :hs 18th of February in this city. A bsnquet will be given in tts afternoon and in ths evening . grand bsll will te wen iu ths O'Neill hall. Wh;ls many of the former members of ihe regiment who enlisted from Phosnix are st.ll absent some of them rs-in,is,ing for service in the Philippines. there are enough here to mskss eoed representation. Febru- rsary 18th is the annivsr.ary of the day the regiment was mustered out Rspubliean.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

sies with dissection. each S30; for su topsiss with dissection and analysis of conts nts of the stomach and mic roscopical examination $50. each; ior examination oT Inssne in Probate Court each S10.
 To John Hsnninger feelings pris oners in the county jsil in Tombstode two wh holesome substantial ant well prepared meals each day for eac pri--- onsr confined thereIn with suitable dishes and appliances. 20 cts per m- al.
 To Otto Geisehhoter feeding pris sners in the bsnch jail ct Bisbee on the same conditions ss at the cou;ty jail in Tombstone. g cts. per meal.
 No bids were received for the feed- ing of prisoners st the branch iails in Benson. Wilcox and Pearce.
 To E Watt burying indigent dead io the Public cemetery in the city of Tombstone, bodies to be decently preo pared for burial in plain ooffins, and graves not to be less than five feet in depth snd U be suitably marked with name ar d age of deceased when ob- tainab!e. For S25. each.
 On motion of Supervisor John Montgomery, seconded by Supervisor Thomas Allsire the bid be accepted
 Those voting aye John Montgom- cry and Thomas Allaire, earned. To B r Graham, 5uryins iBdigen: dead a, Bisbee according to published advertisement. Each SIT 50.
 To William Hattich for couIty printing as follows: For half sheet blanks st sy 13 Tn. S4.0o per 50I, S6 25 per 1000, for l sheet blanks st by in 8 25 per 800, S475 per 1000. anu for whole sheet blanks including the backing of tho same per 500, S7 60 !; per 1900, Sl2.50. Letter heads l2 lbs stock. $500 per 500, s6 co per 1000 |; Envelopes 18s xxx white wove, s4 50 per 300 and $500 per I0Jo. Envelopes 6s XIX white wove B 50 per 800 and SC p per l0oO. Publish ing the minutes of the proceedings Of the Board Of s rpervisors in the Tomb stone Daily PRosPEcToR 30 csnts per inch or fraction thereof Publishing county adysr tisements including Tax sales and all other notices, 60 cents per inch or fraction thereof for fret insertion aad 50 cents per inch or fraction thereof for each subsequent insertion, to be publish, in the Dai Y PRosPECToI.
 To Horace E Dunlap, Property Tax receipts in books of 100 each. per 1000, $500; per 800 s 25. License Tax receipts in books of 50 each per 1000, s5.75; per 800. $425. Road and Poll
 sT receipts in books of 50 each, per 1000, s5.75 per 300, Sl.25 all rece pts to be numbered ccnsecutively with type,b he enclosed in paste board covers and to be of good material and to be delivered in first class condition.
 At f p. m. board stands adjourned to JInusry 5th at 9 a. m.
 NJ. c, Benton FRANK HARE, Chairman Clerk.
 JAMES F. DUNCAN, Deputy Clerk.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

MrC L Cummings and briie re- turned to Tombstone Saturday eveL- ing and were promptly met by the Tsmbstone Cbsrissri Brigade. The boys were there ip force and rent the air with several Of their choice sslee. iions such as they only can give, and their efforts were duly rewarded. The newly married couple are still busy receiving congratulations ard best wishes irsm their many friend..
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

MT " E Taylor prominent mining man who has been examining some mining properties in the Dragons. left this morning. Mir Taylor was most fsvorably impressed with the op- psrtunities and resources of that range and proposes 10 interest him seli and associates in the develop ment of one of ths most promising gold groups in :h:: section. The PRos- PEcroR is not permitted at this time b give further information but some good news ss Q result of Mir Tsylor's visit is looked for at an early date.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Last year there reached the dead letter ofiice 6.sSs, ,9S3 pieces. Inelud- cd in this large number were 25,S24 letters which were absolutely without an address, and sf these l2,443 cone tained money.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14
STATE OF oHIo, CITYo TOLEDO,
 LUCAS COUNTY.

GIAIE UT oHiJy SiAAS AOLEDNy
 LUCAS COUNTY. Frank J. Cheyney makes oath tha, ne is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cbeyney & Co.,, doing business in the city of Toledo, cornty ard state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Cstarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Cstarrh Cure.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribe my presence, this 6tn day oi Decem CT, iS6.
 bszALl A. W. GLEASON,
 Notsry Putli Halle Catarrh Cure is tsl, b inter nslly and acts directly on the back and mucus surfaces of the system Send or testimopisit free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,,
 Itled o,
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

The case of A. V. Moves administrs- tor, vs. Chadwick, on charge of fforeible entry on ranch claimed by the Kem- bail estate, was decided in Justice Sbu.ters court today. Judgment be- ing given in favor Of the estate and assessing S3s0 damages and costs sgains. defendant. Notice of appeal was filed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

American sheps turned out a,4I3 locomotives durisg 1899-ths largest Lumber they ever manufactured in enc year, and 59s more than were made iu 1888. More than 3s per cent of the number, or 534, were made for railway )m paniss in other countries.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Henry Bunker and the Misses Alma and Anna Lsngpsap returned home yesterday from their visi. to California. They were absent about enc month and 1t $ needless to say had most en]oysble time.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

In smother column, in response to correspondent, the PRosrEcroR briefly set. forth our reasons for believing we are now in the 20th century. II this does no, settle this disputed question we will not loose any sleep over it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

New Mexico claims the chsmpion- ship fer female uoli olitrappsrs; six grey wolves or lobos, as thsy are called in Spanish, n sir weeks is the record of Nrs Sullivan who lives on Wild Horse creek, near Grafton, In Sierra so1nty.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

The s1portstion of horsss. msle', canned goods and munitions of war from the United States to the British army has heen unpreesdsntly large in the past three months, and this move nsut will be likely to be kept up until the war ends.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Z. W. Four, the popular young cat nemsn. is in the city. Jim finds con- siderable attraction in Tomb,tons and is frequent visitor, but he is always we.coma.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14
BIsBEK, Jan. U. l900.
coPPERINGs.

On Friday, Jsnusray 18th A dance will be given by the woodmsn Circle.
 BE Graham was sn iu-oming pas senger today from the county seat.
 Chester L SssbIisht, Globe; MAu- rice Truman, Msns6 cid, Ill; Orcar Benton, Los Angeles; Geo. Cheathsm, Detroit, Mich; James L. Donohue, El PAso, Texas; . e at the Besssmer.
 John H Slaughter, wife and dsugh- ter, came in on yesterdays train and immediately le'. by private convey Ancs for their home at the San Der nsrdino ranch,
 Chss V Eastman. Los Angeles; Marbin Vesey, Tucsos; Lee fl Han cock, Nogsles; Henry Strong. $ F; Geo L Chsnter, Dubuque, Iowa; are guests of .he Norton,
 Since the storm of yesterday the weather has been very clear. No signs Of reoccurrepcs of the storm is evident and the water question s,il. remains a problem.
 Travel to Naeossri is on the in- crease. The stage goes out loaded with freigh. and passengers. Con- siderable traffic to the Canapeas also helps the general business.
 BIsBEE. Jan. ', ls60.
 COVERINGS.
 There are said to be five applicants Tor tae position of roai over.eer for thi. district,
 Weather clear and almost sumnery in the middle ot the day. No signs oi . storm apparent.
 The dats of the dance of the Wood man Circle has been changed to Thursdsy Jan. 1l,h. At ths Norton: Tom King. Cripple Greek; J K Bickerton, Sonora, Mex 1; T W Wood, Tucson; Eiward Gibbons, Denver.
 Atthe Bsssemer: Vim Best, s. F 1; Ike Hsussr, Gina. O; II H Drueker, Chm, O; L Morse, s. F; A P Sch~atz, Chicago, Ills.
 Work is soon to be commenced on the narrow gauge road from the smel- ters to ths new shaft O! the Copper Queen conpsny.
 That funnisst Of farce comedies Uncle Josh Spruceby" will be pre-. scented here on Friday Jan. F. The company carry 20 people have an e1- oellen, band and enjoy e we'll earned reputation for preserving f2s, clean show.
 The copper mine owned by N. J. ! CumminEham and others and situai- ed about. 45 miles from Hsrmo.illo, Mex, has been called the San Fran cisco. The prospects are said to be exceedingly good and the opportuni- ties for wood and water exceptionally good.
 Harry Wi,herell. popular young miner, met with an unfortunate Ae- cidsnt late this afternoon while out gunaing near town, by which he vii less part if not all of hIs right hand. l. seems that while kneeling 10 get a I drink from . spring, he pulled his gun toward him catching the hammer anu disohsrging the contents of one bsrreli into hIs hand. He was brought in town in 6 wagon bed and taken to ihe hospital.
 BIsBKE, Jan. s, 1900.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

The Jerome Reporter New Year edition is ono ei the most crsditsble local editions ever issued in the Ter ritory. IL is geographically neat, rspists with illustrations and fuii oi interesting and reliable inform ation. Jerome and the Reporter should be proud of the production.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

A party composed of A. H. 6ibson, Frank Moreno and the Misses Gibson and Rensud. were visitors from Pesrcs yesterday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Aguinaldo is about all there is left oi the Philippine insurrection. But there seems to be enough of him to keep Gen Otis guessing for sems time vet,
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

f~ Tbo.. York and Jas. Lowry. the two well-knswn Huachucs cattlsmsu, were in Tombstone yesterday on . brief welt.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Assaying for gold, silver and copper 20 cts each mineral. Mailing enve- lopes free. McDill and Harper, Cel- oTado Springs. Colo. tf
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

E B Gage arrived this D. m. from Congress. He is here on mining busi- ness and will remain c few days.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

The government Of Mexico refuses to admit the Salvation army. rhs "Army" ought to be able to stand this if Mexico can.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

"Nexicsn Neuralgia and Toothaeh Cure" qnIck. harmless cure. 25 cts. Tombstone Drug store, If
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

N Cox. manager ,f the Ryan Bros Cat'ls O., interests in this county was in the city today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Wsutsd-ro trade . stock ranch S niles from Tsmbstons for town pro sf'-. Apply te the PaospssroE,
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Msssrs Bonhsm and Nichols repre- ssnting the Mutual Lie Insurance Co.,, left today for Bisbee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Frsr, Mondays Daily:
 School sthrted ain today after 6 two weeks vacation.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

Cas,oms receipts in Cusa last year anount d to $l5.0o0, 900. or $2 .ooo,- V0o more than the estim.te.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Minutes of the Board of Super
 yisOrs COchise County

At2 ?. m. Board met pursuant to adjournment for recess. Members present NJ c Benton chairman and Supervisors John Men,gom- cry and Thomas Allsire and the Dist. Attorney.
 The following bills were audited and allowed:
 A H Emanuel, Court eonmis-
 sioner fees. 10 50 Charles E Frederick, Labor on
 all. l.......... lzl oV Martin Costello, lurors esrti6-
 cafe- ... .loc0 So Martin Costello, Ice for court
 house, May to Oct. ..... ITS 50 EW Land, Salary Dist Atty
 4:h quarter 1899. ...... 437 50 Martin Costello, jurors oertf-
 cetes. IZZ W A Wentworth, Supplies for
 office and money ts indi-
 gent. ............ 4O oo Martin Costello, Interpreting
 certificates Justice of
 Peace o otics ........... P co E W Land, EIpensss Dist
 Atty Dora 0srnett case i5 Ct E WLand, Expenses Dist Atty
 Dora Garnstt cass Tucson 90 % PA Boyer, Conveying Indi-
 gent from Dos Csbesas. % co William ShilliAm, Sanitary
 sslsry 4th quarter 1899 s2 OO A Css,ensds, Supplies for
 jail. Benson. on........... 66 p Paul s Warnekros. jurors
 certifestes. ....... Is 6O Martin Costello. Bailif cer,i6- oates. .................. 234 OJ Martin Costello, jurors oer,i6-
 cAtes. oos 4O Scott White, Bill $4,05925,
 disallowed s772 55, allow
 Sos. .O-OO " At p. m. board stands adjourned to Jan. 3,d 1900 a. 10 6. m.
 NJ. c. BENTON, FRANK HARE, Chairman
 Clerk,
 JAMES F. DuSCAy,
 Deputy Clerk.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-01-14

PJ Blanche. N D, Nogsles-J W Taylor, Fl Psso; John Hohst.dt, &c., nora, Mex; are at the Bes.emer. 4 heavy rain and snow storm has set in tonight. It's to bs hoped that it will continue long enough to do soms good.
 Miss Ns!!e Hughes was an incoming passenger today. She has been visit- ing her sis,er Mrs. Joseph McPherson at the county seat.
 JW Maxwell and vile will leave for Ksnsas on next Thursday. WAS sut- ton will accompany them.
 JE stillman will shortly resume his former position .: the Compsny's store.
 Edward Cbsin. Dubuque, Iowa; Martin Tracey, Los Angles; Geo L Green, Eogales; Lester D.ngerfesld, Chicago; and Thso J Daley, San Francisco; are registered at the Nor ton.
 1h, sad news Of tbe death ef James Duffy at the Arksneas Hot Springs on Dec. 6:b, has ju't been received. Duffy was well known here, having been in the butcher business for . number ef yssrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-21

For five years it cost the sum OF $4,000 a
year TO dispose of the garbage. The board OF
public works thought that too much, and, at
the expiration of the fvc-ycar contract secured
lively competition by advertising for bids.
The company which had been doing the work
put in bid for $4,000 a ycar-the increase be.
ing called for account OF the rapid growth
of the city This was the largest bid; the
smallest was for $4,000 per year. All bids
amply secured and, the law required the
acceptance of the lowest bidder, those in charge
were bound to accept the $4,000 bid.
Immediately there was a hue and cry that
the work could not be performed in a sanitary
manner for $4,000 ycar-it was out Of the
question. 1t was said to he not only absurd,
hut it would he dangerous TO the public health
for the contract to be given 70 the smallest bid.
der when the contractor who had performed the
work for the last fvc years at $4,000 per year
had lost money! Tho best legal talent was
employed to demonstrate the above assertions,
but to no purpose, for the contract was given
to the lowest bidder
Note the sequel In three days after the con.
tract had been awarded TO the lowest bidder the
highest bidder came to the board of public
works and asked its consent to the transfer OF
the $l5OO year bid to him!
According TO statements made previously to
the awarding Of the contract there money
in it at $4,000 year. The transfer was ef.
fectcd and the company has since performed
the work at the low figure and appears to be in
a thriving condition.
The above illustration shows that some skill is
required tc get an honest competition in order
to secure low contract price. And it is rca-
sonablc to suppose that when politics are fairly
well eliminated a municipality can do as we'll
better than the contractor.
In the table below statistics arc given which
show the relative cost of the two SYSTEMS
municipal and contract. The first FIVE cities in
the list dispose Of their own garbage, the second
group of cities have the work done by contract.
TABLE NO. 3-RELATIVE COST BY CITY AND
CONTRACT WORK.