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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
BREV1TIES.


The Davenport council meet this even
ing.
The council win meet next Friday even
ing.
Davenport viii celebrate the 4th O
July.
All kinds of sign work attended to by C
Jurgens. If
The river is 8 feet above low water
mark.
The Trinity festival occurs on Friday
evening.
The Howard Building Association held 6
meeting last night.
BiehPs band has been engaged at Goa
Valley for the 4th of July.
For a good job of granting give c. Jur
gems call. If
Circuit Court was engaged during the
day in the Carson-Lobdell case.
The assessment for the present year i.
reported to be nearly half completed
The Viola is on the ways, being repair
ed, and will be out again by Friday.
1iSA HAAtIhS eho SLoAhiAiS A0S
speciality by G. Jurgens. If
The new water works pump house is to
be erected just below the Government
bridge.
c. G. Els was fined So and cost this
morning for using obscene language to F.
Folsom.
The Moline Alumni viii hold business
meeting next Friday evening. Officers for
the ensuing year will be elected.
About forty acres of land were sold this
morning for taxes. This completes the
list for the upper end of the county.
Paul Boyton reached Dubuque yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. He will pass this
city tomorrow, unless the rain compells
him to land between this city and Dubuque
If you want trunk, go to ]. W. Wirtel,
of trunks, valises and trav-
cling bags, No. 22o Brady street, Daven-
port, Iowa. All kinds of repairing done
promptly. 5-28d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
ITTTA

Next Monday evening the Litta concert
troupe viii occupy Harper's theater. As
this is the first musical entertainment that
has been given in. the city for long time
there is no reason why liberal patronage
should not be accorded it.
An exchange in noticing the performance
of the troupe, says:
THE flock of song birds that alighted
down upon Lawrence yesterday proved a
grand attraction, and Liberty hall was filed
with the best audience we have seen in it
for years. We mean best in point of Gull
ture and intelligence, as well as in number
The concert was grand success in every
particular. Every piece sung was raptur-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

ously applauded and encored to the echo.
The programme promised thirteen pieces,
but the appreciatiye audience succeeded in
getting twenty-five from the well pleased
artistes.
The songs in English were superb. Litta
sang the Last Rose of Summer as we
never heard it sang before, and Miss Hattie
McLain sang Mrs. Lofty and r so effect
lively, with the spirit and the understand
ing, that it went TO the heart like a good
sermon set TO music. It was just splendid
The cornetist, John Shelton, can hardly be
excelled. The pianist, Miss Nellie Bangs,
is phenomenal performer, while every
member of the troupe was worthy of the
occasion. Litta herself was in magnificent
voice. Not soon, we fear, shall we look
on the like again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
1.-The world unto an end viii come
In eighteen hundred eighty-one, p"
THE MAsnNs.

The Grand Lodge of Iowa is in session
at Davenport. The delegates are in at
tendance from all sections of the state.
Yesterdays sessions were chiefly occu-
pied in the reports of the grand officers
and the selection of committees.
To-day the grand officers for the ensuing
year were elected, and other miscellaneous
business was transacted.
The installation of the new officers will
occur this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
FOR EXCHANGE.

DOR EXCHANGE. House and lot, forty acres of
L land in Iowa. 100 acres in Nebraska; and 90
acres and one-half miles from Moline, apply TO
Geo. ". ID. Harris, Harper House block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
DEDICATION,

The soldiers monument of Davenport
address viii be delivered by Gen. j. B.
Leake of Chicago.
The military companies of Rock Island
and Moline viii be invited to participate in
dedication ceremonies, and preparation will
be made for an extensive celebration of
the event.
Since the citizens of Rock Island have
made no effort to hold any celebration on
that day, it is probable that the Davenport
event viii attract number from the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
CABLE ROAD.

J. M. Davies, the lessee of the Brady
street railway at Davenport contemplates
substituting a cable for the horse power
now employed on that line.
This power has been utilized in San
Francisco, and there has been considerable
talk of introducing it in Chicago but fo1
some reason the plan was finally given up.
The city council at the next meeting will
be asked to grant the necessary permission
and if fgranted work viii be commenced
the present season.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

There is perhaps no tonic offered to the
people that possesses as much real intrinsic
value as the Hop Bitters. Just at this sea-
son of the year, when the stomach needs
an appetizer, or the blood needs purifying,
the cheapest and best remedy is Hop Bit
tiers. An ounce OF prevention is worth a
pound of cure. Don't wait until you are
Frustrated by disease that may take
months for you to recover in.-Boston
T10bp
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
Worthy Of Praise.

As rule we do not advocate Patent
Medicines, but when we know of one that
really is public benefactor and does pos
itively cure, then we consider it our duty
to impart that information to all. Electric
Bitters are truly a most valuable medicine,
and viii surely cure Biliousness, Fever and
Ague, Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Com
plants, even where all other remedies fail.
We know whereof we speak, and can free
ly recommend them to aTl,-Erch. Sold
at fifty cents at bottle, at c. Speidel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
LOCAL RAIN.
Coming meeting Of the Rock
Island Presbytery.
Moline Is to have a new
School House.
Miscellaneous collection o.
current news.
PREsBYTERY.

The next meeting of the Rock Island
presbytery win be held in the Central
church of this city on the nth of June.
The specific object for which the meeting
is called is to grant letter of dismission
to the Rev. Robert Edgar, of the Aledo
church, who desires to accept call from
the Cottage Avenue church, of Daven-
port.
Other business will be transacted during
the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

tAtANTED-RYE STRAW at the Archery Work.
Wv Will pay SIS per ton. 5-31dtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
GRoCER,s ASSOCIATION.

The Moline grocery merchants evidently
believe that in unity there is strength, as
they are agitating the subject of a grocer'E
association. The object of such union j:
to take some united action is the treatment
of delinquent customers.
The plan has been in successful opera
ton in other cities, and the Moliners be
lieve that it can be carried out in like man
ner in their city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

The removal OF these tumors by KADwAY's RE-
SOLVENT is now certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now a
common recognized fact by all parties. Witness
the cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs. G. Krapf, Mrs.
J. II. Jolly and Mrs p. D Hendrix, published in
our Almanac for 1873; also that of Mrs c. s. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our "False and
True"
One bottle contains more OF the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation Taken
in Teaspoonful doses, while others require five
six times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
NEW COMPANY.

The Daily Exchange, of San Francisco
says: cat Che annual meeting of the FRS
co Enterprise company held June /, 1881
the following boerd of directors were elect
ed: Jas. Grant, President, l. E. Rowe, G.
FL, Parker, f. J. Robinson and W. f. My
ers. W. Ell. Allen was appointed secre
tary, and the Bank of California as Treas
urer.
As will as seen from the above list, the
majority of the new directors are from the
city and Davenport
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
kidney Complaints

of all descriptions are relieved at once and
speedily cured by Kidney WORT 1t seems
intended by nature for the cure of all dis
eases of the kidneys caused by weakness
and debility. Its great tonic powers are
especially directed to the removal of this
class of diseases. We know of persons that
have suffered for thirty years that have
been permanently cured by taking Kidney
Wort short time. Try it. either liquid or
drY-iSaka
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

Sore throat, Diptheria, Quinsy, are diff
ferent forms of congestion, the result of
catching cold" Trask's Magnetic Oint-
ment was never known to fail in immedi-
ately relieving the congestion and curing
these forms
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

Hundreds of Men, Women and Children
rescued from beds of pain, sickness and
almost death and made strong and hearty
by Parkers Ginger Tonic are the best evil
dences in the world of its sterling worth.
You can find these in every community
Post See advertisement
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
THE RIVER.

The Diamond Joe came down and the
Josie up this morning.
The White Eagle is due from above to-
morrow, and the Grand Pacific from st.
Louis.
The Josephine and Libbie Conger are
due Friday.
The f. G A.. Denkman, Penn Wright
and Saltwater passed down with RATS
and the Arkansas up
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has rapidly made its way to favor
among druggists, who have observed its
effects on the health of their customers.
Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 West
ern avenue, Lynn, Massachusetts, orpam-
Dhlets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
LOCAL COLUMN

To families-Never be without Moffat's
Life Pills in the house. Pages Climax
Salve is household blessing. There can
be no sickness if Moffat's Medicines are
used. For sale by druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

DOR RENT-A fine two story brick dwelling,
IL between 3rd and 4th avenues on 18th street
Inquire OF John Strsckfns. Stf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

Cheerfulness, courage, and great activity
of intellect are engendered by Fellows
Syrup of Hypophosphites, and its capacity
of imparting power of endurance to the
brain and nervous system is shown in its
property of sustaining persons through
mental diff CuIties. .es -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
THE CANAL.

The Chicago Journal contains the fellow
ing:
The Hennepin canal scheme has already
found some stalwart opponents in the
newspapers along the Mississippi river,
notably the Globe Democrat of st. Louis,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
HARD COAL.

The best quality of screened all raj
hard coal delivered at $1,000 per ton fol-
nut and 80 rs per ton for all other sizes
Northern Line Office.
nov29tf G. III. SPEAKER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

Does your mother know you're out, :"
said boy to his brother who did not go to
school because he had caught bad cold;
Eyes, she does" was the answer, "for DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup has knocked my cold
into cooked hat" He bought 25 cent
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
Temperance Ball.

Eighth Annual Ball, Father Mathews
Temperance Society, viii take place Fri,
day night, June nth, in Armory Hall
Tickets one dollar; supper by John Aston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
POSTPONED

The weather being so unfavorable, it is
decided to change the time of the Trinity
church entertainment to Friday, the 18th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
Channel Ice.

Parties wanting ice will be well supple,
by leaving their orders at McCabe 4
Wheaton's.
6-Ad-1m. Ct. i. LAMBERT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

I've got it at last, said the person who
had been coughing for months and who
found the cough subdued by bottle OF
DIR, Bulls Cough Syrup. 25 cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
STORM SIGNS.

1t is stated as fact that the robins the
present year have constructed their nests
in fence corners and other secluded and
protected spots, This is taken by the know
ing ones as sure sign that the season will
be notable for the storms and general ex-
hibition of the elements. As Mother Ship
tons prophecy foretold several years ago
that
THE world unto an end viii come
In eighteen hundred eighty-one,"
it is as well to be prepared and secure all
the information that is possible.
As rule, however, the prediction is
never made known until after the event
predicted has come to pass, and thus Sc
cures weight and authority.
Perhaps the robins have heard about
Mother Symptoms prophecy and are acting
on her prediction; at any rate the present
season bids fair to be very stormy
period
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

VIII send their celebrated Electro-Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 day.
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with
out delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
FOR SALE

DOR SALE Must be sold at once lot 80 by $50
Il renting for S31 per month, house and corner lot
wen located. and q small house and lot apply TO
Geo. w. ID. Harris, Harper House block
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
HEALTH is WEALTH
Health Of Body is Wealth Of Mind
RADw AVS
SarsapariIlraR Rcsolvent,

Pure blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin. II you. would have yonr hesh arm.
vour bones sound, without carries, and your COM
pIexion fair, use RAILWAYS SARSAPARfLLIAN
RESOLVEST.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED want everybod 70 call and see my
w stock of fine leather for Boots g. Shoes, includ
ing Kangaroo, Covduvan. ETC. splendid fit and
fine Workmanship guarantee. j. A. johnson, P.
o. block.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED All our readers to know that Henry
w RegensburgeP is Sole Agent in Rock Island
for Wanamaker & Brown. Oak Hall, Philadelphia
the largest custom order and retail Clothing House
in he country
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

NANTED-BsbIes to ride in the Rock Island
w Baby Carriages, for sale by N. g. Mills, who
has the agency for the three cities and cells at
nrIcee. 523dN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

ikfANTED- Everybody to know that Gunther's
w Mead is the most cooling, refreshing and
healthy drink yet discovered. For sale at Mar.
shalls, under Harper House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

MTANTED-orders of several hundred gentlemen
w for one OF my cheap business suits. Johu B.
thinner.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
CAUTION.
Dr. Radway'@
REGULATING PILLS
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperlents, Act
without Pain, Always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperients, Act
Without Pain, always Reliable and Nat.
ural in their Operation.
A VEGETABLE kUBsTICUTR FOR CALoMEl
gum, pnrge, regulate, purify. cleanse and strength
en-. Railways Pills, for the of all disorders of
ehe Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
ness, digestion, ID Jspepsia BIliousnsss billion.
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels Piles ard III
Derangements OF the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
TO effect a positive cure. Purely Vegetable con-
tanning mercury minerals or deleterioua ivnos
@ Observe the following symptoms rcsuItjnr
HS Copstioat,on inwa Pilss Fu nlgsns ~
In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach Nauses
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, FuIlness OF Weighf
IN the stomach Sour Ernprlons. Sinking Flutter.
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Fiutterincs
at the Heart, Choking or Sufccating sensation
u webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
tne Head, Deficiency of rspiration, af
sue skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Cheet, Limbs
and sudden Flushes of Heat Burning In the Flesh
A few doses of RADWAY's PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders Trice
25cents per box. Sold by druggists.
We repeat that the reader must consult on
books and papers on the subject of diseases and
heir cure, among which may De named:
FALSE AND True -
oRADwAY ON IRRITABLE URETHRAss
"RADwAY ON ScRoFULA,n
and others relating to different classes OF Diseases
SOLD By DRUGGISTS.
READ FALSE AND rRuE..
send letter stamp to RADwAY q co No 40
warren, Cor Church ST., New York. ER-Infor-
nation worth thousands viii be sent you.
TO TEE PUBLIC.
There can be better guarantee of the valueas
Or. RADwAY's old established Il. r. r. REHEDsFs
there are False Resolvents, Keliefs and Pills Re
sure and ask for Rsdwayie. and see haf the narne
'6adwasn 10 on whet you buy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

UTANTED-Persons who desire reliable insur-
w ance, to call on Geo w. D. Harris, under the
Harper Houee.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

UTANTED-Pleasnre seekers to know that they
w can find Lemonade, Ice Cream, Cake, Cigars
and Refreshments, every Sunday on Black Hawks
Watch Tower
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

INFANT ED-The people Of this city to know that
w VIM. Kicker, keeps a hrst-class stock of Gro
ceries. Fresh strawberries on hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED-A good Blacksmith, able to do all
w kinds of work For particulars apply to c. 4.
JARVIS. Rock leland HOUSE. 523d1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED-Three stone Masons, at once. Good
w wages. Apply to ". Il. Barber, at Buford's
J1losyW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED-Everybody to know that Gifford's
w Laundry Wagon runs to Rock Island daily,
aud that orders left at the Bijou Cigar Store will
be promptly attended to.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

JTTANTED-Coat Makers, none but irst-class
w need apply. E II Requa's, 1854 Second Ave.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ssTo cure a CHRONIC Oh LONG STANDING DIsEAsE
is truly victory In the healing art that reasoning
power that clearly discerns DEFECT and supplies
q remedy; that restores step by step-by degrees
the body which has been slowly attacked and
weakened by insid sus disease, not only COM
mands our respect but Sseryes our gratitude. DR..
Railway has furnished mankng with that wonder
full remedy, RADwAY's SARsAPARILLIAN REsoLv-
EEr, which accomplishes this result and suffering
humanity, who drag out an existence of pain and
disease, through long days and long nights, owe
MIN their gratitude" Medical Messenger.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED-Iwant tie pipe smokers of the citv II
w call at the Bijou and see the fine line of Briel
Pipes just rece we'd. They are beauties. Al "
BOWEN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

r OST-A small black terrier, ears cut. Reward
Ipaid by leaving the same at the ARGUS office
counting room. 2S*1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

/ OSF-A pocket-book with small amount Of
Lmoney. The finder will leave the same at the
Argos counting room. 2SF1w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
WANTED

WANTED-By young man, furnished RI,
w near business centre. Address SC A n
ARGUS Office. az -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED-The citizens of Rock Island to know
w that they can get the best dish of Ice Cream
and the choicest Cigars at Chas g. Wulf s. All
Avenue. bet 21st and 22nd streets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WANTED-The people of Rock Island county to
w know that j. 4. Goldsmith, at the Bengston
corner Clothing House, keeps thu best stock Of
goods in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
FOUND.
LOST.

EoUND-A young rat terrier, ears cut. Apply t
John Doyle, 18th avenue and 18th street. S*1v
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
FOR, RENT

DOR RENT-A basement suitable for a Barber
Shop, under John Streckfus' Store, corner of 4Ih
avenue aud 18th street Apply at the premises
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08
RnAn .rAxsE ArD rnur
10 TRR PuBL.xC.

send 9 letter stamp to RADWAY & CO. No 40
Warren, Cor Church ST., New York eW-Infor-
nation worth thousands will be sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-08

WA MED so young ladies TO call and see our
w new Bangle Bracelets and Prince Royal Gold
Watch Chains; also. styles of Rings. at
5-23df BAKERS Reliable Jewelry Store.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-04-13
hlvitation Com safitfee:

H,mboldb Lodge, No. III, l. o o. T., OF Winnie
mucca, Nevada
IayeIock II. C. Marker Jos. Marzen.
Gnionville--T. j Hadley, F.. \. Banks, >John
Boyer.
Battle Mountain--John McWilliams, A. d. lie.
marie.
Paradise Valleys-B. F. Riley, l.. II. Morse
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-04-13
AN IMPORTANT LAND DECISION.

A man named Niclsals inclosed 9GO
acres of. land in Eureka county, and
claimed it under the United States law.
Six man who believed that the land
lawsdid not. allow any one person to
pre-empt, or hold under possessory title
more than l60 acres of land, had the
ranch surveyed and made homestead
entries. for the same, in tracts of l6O
acres, each. Nickals contested their
title at the, Eureka Land Office, and
the Register. ruled in his favor. Ehe
pre-emptors appealed to the General
Land Office at Washington, and therde-
cision of the Commissioner, reversing
the ruling of-the Register of.the Eureka
Land Office, haseja st been yeceived.,
Tha Commissioner, as reported in the
Sentinel, saysss. 1T is matter of gem
eral complaint among the poorer class
of settlers, that rich. ranchmen, or cat.
tie owners, are in the practice of inclos-
ing large tracts of the public domain
with fences, to the exclusion of pre-
emption and homestead settlement.
The case of Nickals seems to become Of
this character, He could not appropri-t
ate under the laws requiring inhabita.
tion more than 100 acres at one time..
yet he contests homestead entries COW
ering tract of 360sacres. The contest
IS dismissed for the reason stated"
This decision, which is based upon
chat Of the Secretary Of the Interior, in
1te, case Of Powers VS.. Forbes, upsets
the theory that possessory title is
sufficient to hold public land. after it
has been surveyed by the Government,
or that one person can hold over l6O
acres. Of land against pre-emptoss.