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For Coroner-F. @. B0kMAN.
For Circuit Clerk-W. II. FAIRCL0UGH.
For States Attorney--P. O'MARA.
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STURGEON & ADAMS,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT Law
" Office in Mitchell & Lyndes block, Rock Islam
III Have complete set Of Books If Abstracts
Title uf Lands in Rock Island County.
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Monday. July "a, 1876.
DEMOCRATIC REFORM TICKET.

FOR PRESIDENT,
SAMUEL ]. TrLDEN ,iof New. York.
FOR vrcE.PREsIDENT,
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, of Indiana.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Mr.. Henry d. Palmer is in Paris
new pantomime will be brought out at the olympic
this week.
The Globe Theatre has host OF variety novelties for
tomorrow evening
'Pique" appears to grow in popular favor at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre.
The well known play "Ein Glas wasser, " will be re-
vived at the Germania this week.
This is the last week OF Byron's brilliant comedy
''Marred in HASTE" at Wailack's.
Mile Pappenheim appears as Marguerite In Faust,
at the Stadt Theatre to morrow night.
theatrical and musical performance will be given at
voks Gatden in the Bowcry, for the benefit Of tho
widow OF Paul Fak late manager Of the Tvo Theatre
On Friday evening the charming actress OF the Union
Square Theatre, Miss Rose Eytinge, will have benefit
'Rose Niche" tho reigning SUCCESS, being selected
for the occasion.
eJulius Caesar" win have been witnessed by all
the dignltares In the land The management OF
Booths take special train Washington this week
to capture both branches Of the government
The musical event Of this week will be the 6rst ap-
pearance tomorrow evening Of Mile TitIens in Doni-
zetti's tragic opera 'Lucreza Borga," with signor
Brignoli as Gennaro and Miss Beaumont as Orsni
A performance OF German comedy, "Die
Kohenschuzen" will be given at the Lyceum Theatre
on Tuesday evening by Mr. Neuendorn7s company, for
the benefit Of the Young Ladies' Charitable Union, a
branch OF the United Hebrew Charities
Theodore Thomas gives q matinee concert at Stein
way Hall on Saturday with Mrs Henry Butman as solo
vocalist On the programme is a symphony by
Mr. J. X Paine, which at It's hrst performance al Bos
ton last week made marked sensation.
Mas Charlotte Thompson has closed an engagements
Of six nights with the management Of the Brooklyn
Theatre, to commence tomorrow week Al the close
Of her engagement new adaptation from Victor hugo,
by Mr. J. Steele Mackaye. entitled "oueon and wO-
man." will be produced, the principal parts to be
played BY Mr. Mackaye, Miss Cecil Rush. Miss Kate
Claxton, Messra Robinson, Lamb and Arnou
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AFRICAN CAPTIvEs.

On Friday evening Captain Mcdonnell Of the Eighth
precinct determined to make raid the houses
Nos 81 and so Thompson street long known a resort
Of colored aud white thieves and low characters and
generally known among the police and neighbors as
"Africa" AZ midnight with the assistance Of his
serves he entered the alleyway leading the houses
and detailed his that the inmates we're caught
in their night orgies without warming and the result
the arrest Of eghtytwo persons. The appearance
Of the crowd when arrested was most offensive black
and white being found promiscuously together In the
rooms Yesterday morning at the Washington
Place Police Court, after the regular watch had
been disposed OF, word was sent to Captain
Mcdonnell to bring up his African captives.
The pens AZ the court could not hold such number Of
prisoners, so the court officers cleared the OF all
spectators, and every bench quickly allied with the
captivea Such crowd-back and white, the former
prevang-never came before police magistrate.
Judge Morgan first called John Brown of No 81
Thompson street. and that individual stepped nimby
town but Captain Mcdonnell and his officers who
the complainants said he was keeper OF a dis
orderly house OF rooms. Mr.. Brown was sent TO the
island for six months In default Of $500 pail The fol-
lowing named persons also sent up for six
months for keeping disorderly houses or rooms -
Mary Ryan, James Parker James Jackson Ellen Craw-
ford Charles Morse, Angelne Munsou Jacob Davis
George Washington Iavinia Robinson James
Prince Louisa Persimmons, Hattie Morse Margaret
Cess aud w. II. Johnson, all OF Nos 81 and 80
Thompson street Nellie Jackson young white girl
fbnIy sixteen years Of age found lsing with
neGp named crum. Nellie told the JUDGE thar abe bad
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EXCITEMENT IN PATERSON.

Yesterday a day OF excitement IN the Paterson
IN. ~ courts. The jury in the Tax Commissioners'
conspiracy case AFTER being out about ortyfve hours
were discharged and three othe urymcn Messrs Bray
Edeman and Fye notified that their further SER
vices would not be required jurymen. They were
questioned as to their relations with Constable Lynch
who is bondsman for OF the defendants the
spracy case. They admitted having taken drinks and
cigars with Lynch at his expense, but denied that the
act had any reference to the pending trial that any
conversation ensued regarding the matter. judge
Dixon, however informed them that they must appear
on Monday morning with bail for their appearance TO
answer probable Indictment by the Grano Jury
for embracery. Constable Lynch held under 900
bail for the same thing.
Soon after this OF the jurymen the panel but
on none Of the pending cases, going down Main
street. when he was seized with a sudden attack Of
heart disease, with which he had been a long time
troubled Growing worse he stepped into shoe store
and died while lying upon the floor. HIS name was
John f. Healy, and he held the position Of chief en-
gineer Of Cooper Hewitts ironworks at Ringwood-
He especable, intelligent man Of about forty
and leaves wife and six children. His death created
considerable CONSERVATION among his associates, es
pecially among the members OF tho o. u A. NJ, into
which order he only initiated the night previous
The Boardville homicide case was still before the
Paterson Court yesterday but no new developments
elected beyond those already made. The pros
ecuton closed, and the defence began.
The trial OF the remaining indictments against the
Paterson city officials will be taken up shortly.
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THE TRIAL OF lands.

FRESH EVIDENCE OF SYMPTOMS OF INSANITY.
BRIDGEroS N j., Jan. 20, 1915
The testimony OF the prosecution in rebuttal re-
sumed this morning But witnesses ex-
amined Their testimony TO their belief in
Lands' sanity The prosecution then rested their
The defence in sur-rebutta proceeded.
James P. Turnbull sworn-I lived in vneland at the
time Of this tragedy; know Mr.. Lands; him after
his return from Europe; met him at dress party in
vineland he was very restless and nervous; walked
all the time the ROOM his such that
/ remarked It
Seaman r. Fowler sworn-Live in vineland was
present at the dress party on the evening referred 10 by
Mr. Turnbull 1t was large party on the occasion OF
wedding anniversary; was struck by the disorder OF
Landis' dress; he was unusually nervous.
II. N. Greene sworn-On the 18th OF December, 1874.
had large party my house; Mr.. Lands pres
ent; noticed Mr. Lands standing in the bay window
he seemed very much depressed; my wife remarked
the same thing did not notice his dress
Henry Harrison sworn-l know Mr.. Lantis intimately
present the party referred TO; noticed Landis
dsordered dress he was very nervous and exctable;
also present a certain school meeting in Vine
land; saw Lands previous to this meeting and con-
suited with him as to the best policy to be pursued
agreed upon line OF policy to be pursued at that
meetng Lands spoke and acted directly contrary to
the policy agreed upon he entirely contradictory
John L. Burk recaled-After Mr.. Landis' return
from Europe he gave any directions as TO the
preparation Of deeds he never wrote any himself nor
read what was written ! keep a deed book II have
his return from Europe. The further examination of
this witness showed that be had prepared most OF these
deeds, transacted all the business and arranged all the
details Lands signed the instruments and no more
DIR. Isaac Ray recaled-Attorney General Van
alta objected TO the examination Of this witness on the
ground that the facts evidence before the jury,
and this witness could only give an opinion whore he
knew nothing.
Judge Reed admitted the examination Witness
said:I see nothing in the facts related TO modify my
original opinion 10 the sanity Of Mr.. Lands; my
opinion is the result of my experience
Dr. Horace Buttolph recalled-My opinion is not
changed by the evidence have heard in rebutal re-
gard Mr. Lands insane at the time be fired the shot,
Both sides here rested and the Court adjourned until
Monday morning when the counsel will sum up. Hon.
James ii. Nixon and Chancellor Williamson VIII speak
for the defence, and Attorney General Vanatta will
close for the prosecution
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THOMAS PAINE.

ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTHDAY coMMEMoRATED
AT NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HISTORICAL
REMINrscENcEs-DID HE WRITE THE DEcLA-
RATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
The admirers Of Thomas Pano and Of the patriotic
part he took in the struggle for American inde-
pendence duly celebrated the 1Soth anniversary Of his
birthday at New Rochelle, Westchester county, last
evening meeting in the town hall organized
by the selection OF Daniel Barker aged eghty-nve,
President and Andrew A. Coutant, who yesterday
reached his eighty-nrst year, as Vice President
An address delivered by Captain George W. Lloyd,
who alluded the humble parentage OF Paine in Eng
land and hts arrival Philadelphia the age OF thir-
ty-one, carrying with him introduction from Dr.
Franklin The speaker said Paines nrst work pub
iished in America was entitled Common Sense which
appeared in February, 1776, Eve months before the
Declaration OF Independence. His next publication
was tho "crIss, published at irregular intervals be-
tween the years 177e and l7sa Dur
ing the war Tor independence no published
his ''Crisis" with such good Judgment and
struggle against despotEm. In 177e he was a volun-
teer under General Washington, and In April, 1777,
was elected by Congress Secretary 10 tho Committed
on Foreign Ansrs when our financial condition was
nearly at low water mark, and General Washington
favored dissolution OF the army owing 10 lack OF
private subscription and headed Il with $780, ali the
money he could raise. including his salary. This
PROJECT oil MS resucu 10 the procuring OF 13OO OOO
which carried the 70 the capture OF Corvallis
In 1888 Congress granted Paine present OF 90, 600
Pennsylvanla subsequently, gave him $500 sterling
and the State OF New York, through It's Legislature
awarded him over 300 acres Of good land, together
with large stone house in the town Of New Rochelle
In 1921 he Joined the society OF Theophianthropists
whose object was 70 promote religious liberation and
belief in one God He died In tranquility at the adj
vaDced age OF seventy-two and at peace with his
Maker HIS remains were buried In New Rochelle, on
the farm given him by the State. beautiful monu.
ment also erected here TO pcrpesuatc the memory
OF the man whose motto was THE world Is my coun.
try; 70 do good s my religion"
A lctter was read from ''free thinker" who said
he proof that Paine composed and the Declare
ton OF Independence Is most positive and convincing;
that although Jefferson subsequently claimed the
honor the handwriting OF tho original draft tells tho
story no other member on the committee wrote such
handwriting, neither Jefferson, Franklin Rush.
After the meeting banquet was enjoyed in a neigh
boring restaurant, at which clam chowder, two m-
mense raccoons, roasted, and Ohio sheep, stuffed,
formed The principal features
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DEvoNsHIRE WRESTLING.

In answer to the challenge from Albert Ellis, pub
lished in the HERALD Of the 2lst inst Henry Howard
Of Glen Cove, Long Island, sent to the former the
following telegram
accept the challenge from Ellis and will wreste
Dcvonshire, Lancashire or Greco Roman styles
This has drawn forth reply from Ellis in which he
elects to wreste tho Devonshre style three weeks
from the date Of signing articles and requesting
Howard TO appoint day and place OF meeting for the
the match shall be for.
The following the rules governing the Devonshre
style OF wrestling
/. The TO play with loose Jackets
To play with any kind OF shoes without iron on
them.
8 No kicking allowed above the knee ANY man
kicking above the knee be disqualified at tho dscre-
tion Of the umpires or referee.
NO man 10 allowed to take both collars in one hand
to catch the collars across choke his oppo-
nent
s. ANY man striking his opponent in the ring to
g man TO be thrown fair back must strike the
ground with two shoulders and one hip or two hips
and one shoulder the three TO strike the ground the
same time, without any wrestling turning over
T. The decision OF the umpires referee given
s. Any man oten falling down or dropping on his
knees to avoid punishment by his opponents kicking
or refusing 10 play on time being called TO lose bis
back.
O. On time being called the men to walk toward each
other and shake hands az the commencement OF each
round, letting 60 again. Any man throwing his ad-
versary without letting 90 his hold on shaking hands
get the back, 70 be disqualified at the dscre.
tion OF the umpircs referee.
TO- On the entering the ring they shall have the
right 10 look each others bare legs No man 10 be
allowed any other thanfar shoes and single stockings
without the consent OF both PARTIES umpires and
referee
IL Any man catching his opponent below the belt
line or wastband himself from being thrown or
TO throw his adversary Will lose his back a. no taking
Of unfair hold will be allowed under any Confederation
circumstance.
IL The men are supposed 70 play in friendly
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Important to Tenement House Owners
and Their Tenants.
POWERS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Charges and Counter Charges in the
Burke-Gardner Suit
Motion to Set Aside the Involuntary Bankruptcy
Of Duncan, Sherman 4 Co.

Among the decisions handed down in the Supreme
Court at General Term before their adjorrn ut, was
in the case OF James Kelly the alleged confidence
man, TO whom tho Court grants new trial In
laying down the rule, which will hereafter be
guide 10 courts and prosecuting officers, Judge
DANIELS says:-ssWhen the possession OF prop
erty is procured by artilce or trick with
felonous design while the title OF the owner remains
unchanged case OF larceny will be made out but
well as the possession OF his property by means OF
fraudulent representations then the offence will not be
one of larceny, but OF false pretences" As the
point presented is Of importance and interest
the profession District Attorney Phelps will, IL is
stated appeal from the decision 10 the Court Of APP
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THE HARVARD AND YALE RACE.
THE SELECTION OF THE COURSE PROBABLY
Observation-Disclosures TO WITNESS THE
SPORT ON HER LOVED CONNECTICUT.

THE SELECTION OF THE COURSE PROBABLY
sErTLKD TO WITNESS TIrz
SPORT ON HER LOVED CONNECTICUT
SPRSGrELD, Mass, Jan. 90 1916
II is as good as settled that the renewal of the old
time one and rowing contest between Harvard and
Yale and the practical Introduction this country
the same time OF eight-oared will the
Connecticut River opposite this city, Friday. the
80th Of June next Harvard, the challenged party,
Of course named the place. and to-day Captain W. j.
Otis OF Harvard's crew, was in town to examine
various four mile courses here and to learn
what inducements the citizens would offer to
have the here The three courses above,
below and opposite the city were looked
at Mr.. Otis concluded to report In favor OF the
last named he also did to report in favor OF Spring
field against New London, and he quietly remarked
Springfield may pretty safely count on being me scene
of the great eight cared four mile Harvard and Yale
race Of 1876
chosen is the used by the Ward brothers and the
St. John II their famous contests here, and by
Scharf and the late champion. George Brown, OF Hall
ifax in their five mile single scull contests and which
they all praised highly IL begins directly opposite
the city and extends down the river for four
miles.
The lower course is the same as that on which the
college rowed three four years ago and
the objection 70 il is its distance from the city begin
ming two miles down the river and extending the length
OF the distance rowed still further down stream.
which has never been tried would in this case neces
state starting above Chcopee bridge and ending just
above the railroad bridge, opposite Hampden Park.
Its advantage would be the splendid opportunity for
witnessing the finish, and, indeed, the last mile and
half OF the contest from the Hampdcn Park
Dikes, but this s Offset by the disadvantage
OF having to begin above and row through the Chico
pee bridge and by the possibility OF low water in md
summer when the contest is to take place. That the
citizens will do their share s already assured They
only too get the college sports back
again and, II possible, away from Saratoga The
Springfield Club OF Hampden Park races renown, and
the Rod and Gun Club, a more recent organization
will both interest themselves TO furnish whatever
assistance and courtesies in the way OF providing
commodaton, steamer 70 follow the crews &C., such
as the college boys may desire
The New York herald., 1876-01-30
THE GAME IN BRooKLYN.

AT Cascy's court, Brooklyn, number of matches
were played The first match was between James
McEvoy va. Joseph bolt and George Smith The match
the best two Of three games, and was won by
McEvoy, the following being the score:-
First Game.-McEvoy-1, 8, 5, O. o, 2, 3, OLA
Smith and Holt-4, 2 g. o. s, 3, 1-H
Second Game-McEvoy-3, 8, I, o, 0, 1, 4, Ill.
Holt and SMITH, 3, o, 8, 2, 2, 0, 3-16.
Third Game-McEvoyA, ], 5, 0, o. o 2-2l holt
and SMITH, o, 2 8, A, o, 2-20
The second match was played between John HALO
ran and Thomas Early. best four out Of games,
and was won by Halloran.
This followed by match between Phil Casey
and Martin Egan vs. James McEvoy and James Casey,
which resulted follows
First Gdme-P. Casey and Egan-3 q l. g. o. O. A.
6-2l. j. Casey and McEvoy-1, 0, s, 3, q 1, 4-16
The second game was won by the two Jims, after
lively contest
Second Game-P. Casey and Egan-4 s, 2 l. o. o,
oil J. Casey and j. McEvoy-5, 8, 7, 2 o. Al.
Third Gdme-R Casey and Egan-2, 6, ], o, 0, T. 8
The New York herald., 1876-01-30

70 make complaint the inspector had nothing else
70 do than arrest persons found Ia the house These
consisted OF three women named Kate Manning alias
Lizzie Williams, Kate Green and Elen Black. The
women were sent the Island for six months each in
default 900 bail II appears that prominent gen
tleman robbed in the house Of about but az
he positively refused TO appear the charge Of robbery
failed The inspector intends to keep sharp lookout
on similar uptown houses
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THE FUGITIVE DIVINE.

Detective Dearborn Of Boston, returned TO this city
from Washington yesterday and proceeded to Police
Headquarters where he had an interview with Super
intenden waIling The detective stated that his mis-
10 Washington was unsuccessful, Secretary
Fish declined TO Interfere In Wnsows by holding
any communication relative 20 Il with the Dutch
government Mr. Dearborn further said that he be-
lieved Winslow had carried with him TO Rotter-
dam S125, 600 worth Of negotiable bonds and
s25 600 In gold certificates. He thought the fug.
tive would nnd matters so unpleasant IN HIS place
Of refuge that no would be compelled before long 10
leave there for other parts Cable dispatches had al
ready been sent 70 Rotterdam containing the particu
lars Of his crmea The detective le for Boston last
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lived with him for six months but would now hike 70
reform. Her father she said a plumber, but had
married a second time, and she could agree with
her stepmother. Therefore meeting with some
friend she went TO "Africa" Nellie presented
miserable appearance being only clad with shawl and
dress. She sent to the House Of the Good Shep-
herd Lizzie Canty, another young white girl, was
boy Of twenty years, sent TO the Island The
other prisoners, twenty women and thirty nine men,
sent To the Island, the women two months each
and the men three months each default Of $500 bail
10 keep the peace for six months Judge Morgan dis
charged Eve women who had infants in their armR
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vENTILATING VAULTS.

Adam Knoll is the owner of the tenement house No,
B7 willett street. this city, and is member Of the
Taxpayers Association of the Tenth Eleventh and
Seventeenth wards He ordered, nearly all
the members OF said association to ventate the prvy
vaults Of said premises by means OF an eight inch
earthenware ppe laid at least six inches below the
surface Of the yard, from the vault to the wall
of the building Of the greatest altitude upon the
premises, there connecting with vertical metallic
shaft OF like diameter, extending not less than two
feet above the roof of such building. For
the past two years The Board of Health
has issued such orders. and through their
counsel Mr.. Waehner. the Taxpayers Association
have succeeded in keeping off 100 cases brought
against the members of the association for violation
of the order until being forced to trial. the Taxpayers
Association resolved make test case, have tried
and carried up appeal TO test the power of the
Board Of Health in enforcing the construction and
putting up of these ventilatng shafts, which, they
claimed, useless and a useless expenditure OF
money
The Court took the papers and reserved its decision
Colonel Hastings and Mr.. Prentss appeared for the
Board Of Health and Messrs. George and ]. G. julius
Langben the attorneys for defendants.