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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
RJTSINESS DIRECTORY.

HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.
Sauerman, John, 219 seventeenth street.
HARDWARE.
Stewart & Montgomery, 1900 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wendt, H. 1902 second avehGe.
NEWS DEALERS.
Wilmans j. NJ. Post Office Block.
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS; published every
evening, Sunday exceptcd) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postofice. Best advertising medium in tie
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday fine job department in cOnnec-
ton with the establishment
RESTAURANTS AND CONFECTIONERS.
Krell Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Eyers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs'
Wilmans, j. NJ, Post Office Block.
SALOONS,
Wolf, Oh, Market Square.
Westphal, John. 1912 second avenue.
MATCH MAKERS
Bromley, G. A, 1917 second avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

lowed: G. II. Simmon $2.75, E. W.
Spencer 1855, Alex Steel & Son so cents,
J. D. Taylor 1925, Henry Kinnar $3.50.
Weyerhmuser 6 Denkmann $3.50, Chas.
G. Taylor s2.20, David Don $216.4S and
s. S. Kemble $25. go; total $297.05.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
Market Report.

The quotations in Chicago today were
as follows: February wheat, 924; March
9S!; May, 994. February corn, 524
March. So; May, 5Sl. February oats, 32s
March, 3ss; May, s6ss February pork,
$15.774; March. $685.; May. $16,27
February lard, S907; March. $500
May, $9.4s!, February ribs, $500
March, $3.50; May, s.. As. Hog receipts
1880; light, $40 to S. so; mixed
$555 to S.. 80; heavy, SO. 90 to So so.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
HARD COAL MARKET.

The best Is the cheapest. have large
stock, best quality of all grades and sizes
of all rail coal. Also blacksmith coal,
coke and charcoal Office at E. d. Fol
SONS -four and feed store No 1,706 Third
avenue. Telephone No. 1856.
Aug 23-tf VIM NEvIN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
HARD COkE, MARKET.

Pea coal $500; CRATE and egg IS, 90;
range. nut and No 4, $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered Brookfield for
grates) $500. Blacksmiths coal, Con
nellsyille coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue q. G. FRAZER.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
Closing Out,

| have decided to close out my bust
ness, and propose making quick work
of it Ifyou want bargains in choice teas
and groceries, call soon.
17.tf J. L. FREEMAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
TAKES.

The taxes for Rock Island for 1888
are now due and should be paid at once
at the mayors office in the Armory to
JAMES JOHNSTON,
IL If Township Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS. -
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. 80


Rock ISLAND COUNTY. -
In the Circuit Court, In Chancery.
william X. White VS.. Hannah Meehan. Margaret
Ann Neehan Thomas r. Meehan, Ann Eliza
beth Meehau, Bridget Meehan, Agnes Meehan.
Nellie Meehan and John Joseph Meehan-Fore-
closure, General No. 2425.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a decree
of said Court, entered in the above entitled cause
on the Ninth day of October, a. D.. 1888 | shall.
on Saturday, the Ninth day of February, A.
D., 1884, at the hour of one o'clock in the after
noon, at the North door of the Court House, in
said county Of Rock Island, to satisfy said de
cree, sell at public vendue, to the highest and best
bidder that certain parcel of land situate in the
County of Rock Island and State of Illinois,
known and described follows, to-wit:
Lot No. -Four ~ in Block No. Eleven 01) in
the Town of Camden Mills now Milan.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th day of
December, A. D., 1888.
HENRY CURTIS. JR.,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County. Ill.
PARKS & PEASANTS.
Compartments Solicitors
o.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
LEHIGH HARD COAL.

J. S. Wylie can furnish it, and the
Scranton white ash at prices satisfactory,
considering the superior quality. Office
at Coal Valley Mining CO.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
-
Lost

On Saturday evening, either in Rock
Island or on the road to Moline. a coon
skin overcoat A liberal reward for its
return TO this Office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28

When yon want reliable fire and life
insurance allow rates, call on W L.
Coyne, corner of Seventeenth street and
Sd avenue, up stairs. Rock Island. III. dam
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
WiIlard's Hotel,

WASHINGTON, d. c.,
The popular palace hotel of the National Capital,
Conveniently located and accessible to all OF the
street car lines Of the city. Open all the year
o. G.. STAPLES Proprietor,
Late Of Thousand Island House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
III. E. SWEENEY,
M. M. STURGEON,

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
IL Office Bufords Block, Rock Island.
ocf 4 -lXyt,U
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-28
Fl. c.. CONNOLLY.
: Z Iss "
SWEENEY & WALKER.
M. ri. CORBETT.

A TToRNEY AT LAW Solicitor in Chancery and
Il Notary Public, Abstracts Loans and collec-
tons. Office, Buford's Block, III avenue, over
Bakers Jewclry store. nOv-2b dly
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
A WAR SEPARATION
which Has Very Happily Ended by
n ReuntDn.


ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept G.-Daniel Conway,
a gray-baircd man, aged 60, arrived In tho
city yesterday, Gu route to Oregon, Holt
County, to join his vito aud three children,
whom ho has not seen for 81 years. In
1sG0 Conway enlisted in the Fourth Ohio
Cavalry, leaving his family in Cincinnati.
At the end of two years service letter in
formed him that his wife had proved uu-
faithful
Without investigating he ceased corrc.
spending with his family, and at the OK
piration of his term of enlistment pro-
ceeded to Texas, where he, has since resided.
The war over, and thinking her husband
dead Mrs Conway and her three sons, now
well.to-do farmers, moved to Missouri and
located In Holt County. Three weeks ago
the eldest son, John II. Conway, visited
Texas with q view to locating, and while
prospecting near Fort Worth, was in
troduced to his father. They compared
notes, and soon became convinced Of the re-
lationship existing and the elder Conway
made himself known.
He learned that his wife was living and
that the reports about hor were untrue.
Ten days ago the son returned home to iu-
form his mother that hor husband still
lived and would join his family as soon as
he could arrange his Texas business. Yes
terday's Missouri Pacific train brought Cou-
way, who left for Oregon, Mo, during the
afternoon, happy in tho thought that he
would soon be reunited with his family
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

VIM. Bell, colored, was badly stabbed by
another colored man named James Groeh, ON.
ployed ae coal passer on the steamer Jane
Moseley, at Reeds wharf, yesterday evening.
Bell, with n number OF other stevedores, was
Moseley. When about to ascend tho gang
plank he accidentally struck Green with his
truck, knocking him down. Green did not say
n word, but arose and went back on the boat.
III few minutes he returned, ana standing at
The gangway awaited tho return OF Bell, and
as the latter was about TO leave the boat Green
ugly cash In the left aide. onicer Frank Dettis
was on tho wharf at the time and Immediately
took the would-b DO assassin Into custody and
lodged him in the station.house. Fortunately
Bell sprang back when Green cut at him or he
would have been instantly killed.
Mr.. VIM. II. Price, who rendered his resig-
nation as driver OF the Hydraulion Engine,
last night at meeting OF the company was al.
lowed 10 withdraw the same.
Mr.. WIN. ID. Kersting, prominent resident Of
Fairfax County, and who for years had dellv-
cred milk IN this city, died at his home, on
Seminary Hill, about 1850 O'Clock yesterday
evening, IN the 9th year OF his age. Though
Mr.. Kersting had been complaining OF feeling
unwell tor short time he performed his
duty az delivering milk as late as yesterday
morning, and on returning home no told his
family that he felt unwell, and Immediately
sent for physician, but before the latter ar.
rived he breathed his last. Tho funeral Will
take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
from his late home.
The Auditors report for the past fiscal year
has been published In neat book form.
Tho Rev. W. q. Webb, who has been visiting
IN this city for some time, has returned to his
home In Philadelphia.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. George
Meade died last night.
Mr.. Emanuel Francis was thrown from his
buggy In Washington on Thursday, and quito
painfully, though not seriously, injured.
A new registration will take place In Fairfax
County on october 10, and all persons wishing
TO vote at the coming election will havo to
enter their names on the books.
A called meeting OF the Cleveland and
Hendricks Working Club will be held tonight
TO consider an invitation to attend the rat!nca.
lion meeting to be held In Washington on
Thursday night next.
Lannon's new opera, house will no opened to.
night by LILY Clay's "Adamless Eden" Com.
pany.
An excursion to Front Royal Will be run to-
morrow over the Virginia Midland Railway,
the occasion being the dedication OF the new
Catholic Church at that place.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
THE POLICE FORCE.
How It VIII lie Increased, ana what
the Effect VIII lie.

CRITIC reporter inquired of Major Of
Police Dye this morning If there had been
any increase made in the force in conse-
quenco of tho appropriation for that pur-
pose by tho last Congress.
Yes" replied the Major. eve got an
appropriation for Is additional ptlvatos,
and we are at present making the appoint
lnents, and only remain to be mado.'
How many men now constitute the
force2" inquired the reporter.
There were before the new appoint
ments els privates 20 sergeants, 10 lieu
tenants, o major and superintendent and
captain, which made 2i7 men. With the
10 additional privates, the personnel of tho
force will consist of 262 men,"
He stated that the Forty-seventh Con-
gress increased the number Of privates to
$50 but as they neglected to mako tho
necessary appropriation the forco could not
be increased.
Now with the present increase can the
city be properly policed," inquired TIE
CRITIC.
"No; not by any means" replied tho OIL
cial. This only gives me one man TO the
square mile of territory, and not tha9ein
the day time, but when the number Is
doubled at night it will average that. AT
o'clock in the morning and at 1 o'clock
III tne dlternOOu uneIc dTo nlby-bWu iuon
put on the street, and often nearly half Of
these are at tho Police Court to prosecute
cases At night tho whole platoon goes on
the street, and there are 10i men out Now
if you add SO and 104 you will have 1856
men, and as there arc about 721 square
miles Of territory in the District to DO
patrolled, you will see that II Is about one
man to one mile Of territory"
In answer to question as to what pros
poet there was of getting an ample police
force, he stated that it depended on the
revenues of the District
Congress appropriates so per cont. and the
| District pays so per cent of the expenses Of
| the District, and the revenues of the Dis
| trict would not at present afford of any
more increase of expenses. lie stated that
| If the now license law had been approved
| by Congress tho revenues would have boon
| increased $40 600
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
THE CoLoRED MASoNS
VIII Celebrate Their Centennial
Properly.

Properly.
The Centennial Committee appointed by
the colored Masons of the District have
perfected arrangements for the celebration
of the one hundredth anniversary of colored
Masonry in the United States. The pro-
posed celebration commentaries the ami
versary of the organization of the first
colored Masonic lodge at Boston on Septem-
ber go, 1884.
At IL a. m. on September 90 procession
will form in front of Masonic Hall on
Eleventh street as follows:
Mounted police; band; Right Worthy Grand
Marshal Nathan Addison, 7. NJ; Right
and John II. Lee, p. s. @. W.; Most Worthy
Grand Lodge, L. A. A. M; Felix Lodge No. 8;
Eureka Lodge No. s.; Widows Son Lodge No.
Lodge No. II; Social Lodge No. /; Hiram
Lodge No. A; Meridian Lodge No @; Warren
Lodge No. 3; John +. Cook Lodge No. 10;
preme Council $50 degree.
The route of procession will be as follows:
Up Eleventh street to Pennsylvania ave-
nue., to Third street, to X street, thence to
Twenty-fiist street, to p street, to Wash
ipgtor street, to Bridge street, to Pennsyl-
vania avenue and thence to Seventeenth
street, and Van Ness Park, where outdoor
exercises will be held during the day, to be
followed by banquet at night. The ad-
dress Of welcome will be delivered by
Bailifr +. c. Revells, of the Police Court,
who is a past deputy grand master Of the
order. This will be followed by music and
addresses. During the evening telegram
will be transmitted by the Grand Lodge Of
the District to NJ. w. Prince Hall Grand
Lodge, Of Boston. DR.. S. Roger Watts is
chairman of the Centennial Committee and
Past Deputy Grand Master +. G. Revells
has been elected master of ceremonies.
The Centennial Committee consists Of
the following well known oolored citizens:
Charles f. AIosby, ID. G. Master; Charles II.
Lemos, S. G. Warden; William II. Steven
son, J. c. Warden; Mason s. Lowery, Grand
Treasurer; William II. Myers, Grand Secre-
tary: S. A. w. Simms representing Social
Lodge, No. /; DR.. S. A, Sumby, Felix Lodge,
No. 3; Major d. Howard, Hiram Lodge, No.
a; Robert ii. Somerville, Eureka Lodge, No.
8; Jefferson Thomas, Meridian Lodge, No. 6;
Robert ii. Ford, Widows Son Lodge, No. Z;
Richard Hill, Warren Lodge, No. s; Edward
Green, Pythagoras Lodge, No. 8; George
Lee, Cook Lodge, No. 10, and Michael H..
| Robinson, Sprig of Acacia Lodge No. IL.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Tue athletic sports that were to como OF
yesterday on the grounds corner OF Nlntn ana
l. streets failed TO do 30. A large crowd as
sembled there TO Wow the entertainment, and
was greatly disappointed that the sports did
not occur. Considerable fault was found with
Mr.. Page, the originator OF tho scheme, for
falling TO give what was promised. He said
justify any attempt at an exhibition. the fact
is, athletic exhibitions can be successfully
given only by an athletic CLUB, Let such
one be formed IN South Washington and an
exhibition be given when cooler weather
comeB.
DR.. williamson states that Mre. 7. II, Sullt-
van, who recently attempted suicide and was
cent TO Providence Hospital, will probably be
able to return TO her homo in week or ten
daye.
Considerable OF n tumult was caused last
night about eleven o'clock near Four and.a-
half and l etrcete, which awakened the neigh
bofhood, but failed 70 attract tho valiant oflcer
ON that beat. A gentleman, whose name could
not BIO leardod, on going homo along street
cav man ill.treating woman. Ho remon-
strated, when tho man turned on him. Whom
he turned Into Four. and-a- half street tho man
swore TINT he should not follow them, but
mind bis own business. The gentleman re-
torted that that was what he was doing. The
other sprang on him and knocked him down,
and picking up a stone throw 1t With terrific
force against the others houd, INJECTING a
severe wound He then took to his heels and
tho wounded man was cared for, his head
bathcd and bound up. He then left for his
home. Even by this limo the guardian OF tho
peace had not put In an appearance.
CuILDnES's clothing. Eisoman Bros, Soy.
enth and streets.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06

conference was held in New York yes
terday between the railroad magnates, Thomp-
son, Ledyard, King, blanchard, Harnolt,
Grand Trunk and Vice. President Blanchard,
OF the Erie, repudiate the dispatch said to
have been sent TO Chicago by Commissioner
their roads. 1t is said that the Grand Trunk
Line has notified the Commissioner that It is
not satisfied with Its awards, and demands
revision.
BOYS clothing. Eiseman Bros, 7th ana Z ats.
The case of Lawrence Knots, ono of the
Dukes jurors, against one OF the editors of
the Republican Standard of Uniontown, Pa,
for criminal libel, came up before the grand
person brought an action against tho paper
last spring, but the June grand jury ignored
the bill and placed the COSTS on the prose-
cutor. Not satisfied he renewed the proceed.
ings, and the grand Jury returned the same
finding, and placed the costs on the prosecutor.
A rifle match between amateur riflemen
occurred on tho Virginia side OF the Potomac
yesterday with the following result for three
leather medal for the lowest man In the score
Captain s. II. jacobson, 30, tlrst prize; Rich
ard Cayis, 80, second; w. g. Mattingi{, 2Di
Eccard, 81; Albert Mlnnix and Ed s. Smith,
each "a; L. Evans, 10.
The contractors have begun work on the
new twelve'room school'house on street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
which, when completed, will accommodate 100
scholars. The building Will be similar to the
Analostan when completed, June 10, 1885,
and will cost $4,000. Plans are being per.
fected for the erection OF two S.room school
houses, one OF them In Northwest Washington,
which will be erected out OF the proceeds OF
the gale OF the Holmead estate.
The following candidates, in addition to
those heretofore published, have passed sue.
cesstully their examinations for admission 70
the Naval Academy as naval cadets George
w. Fitzgerald, OF Illinois; 3. W. Kramer, OF
lllinoisi ii. s. Sales, OF Michigan; l.. o. Stick.
ney, OF Kentucky; s. s. Robinson, OF Pennsyl-
| OF New York; Frank Bailey, of Arkansas; q.
G. W. BischofI, or Nebraska; FRANKLIN Fair
fax, OF New York; W, IT. Gillespie, OF Virginia;
George S. Selirldge, OF Rhode Island, and Rob.
ert Coe, OF New York.
The cotton crop report for tho Memphis
district, embracing West Tennessee, North Ar.
kansas, North Mississippi and North Alaoama,
does not sustain the favorable prospects OF a
month ago. The crop has suffered from want
Of rain, and IT'S condition throughout the dis.
trict 10 unsatisfactory.
At meeting Of tho medical staff of the
Emergency Hospital and Central Di5pensary
yesterday DR.. Swan M. Burnett was appointed
executive oflcer for September, and DR.. nay
was appointed assistant resident physician OF
the institution.
BOYS clothing. Elseman Bros, 18th and sts.
The annual meeting of the Womau's
Christian Temperance Union OF the District,
10 be held next week In the Garfield Memorial
Church, promises TO be an occasion OF great
interest. Miss Frances II. willard, tho gifted
president OF tho National Union, Will no pres
emit together with Mics Salll0 Il, Chaplin,
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
THE FIRE LAST NIGHT.
A Good Deal of Property Destroy


A fire broke out at eight o'clock last
evening in Stumph's mattress factory at
Massachusetts, avenue and K street, and
promptly communicated to Mrs. Morgau's
residence, 625 Massachusetts, avenue, Jou-
yenal's stone and marble works, and the
unoccupied house, 627 Massachusetts ave.
nue..
At an carly stage of the fire Fireman
John Nelson, Of Truck b, fell from ladder
and was painfully hunt.
The fircmen had great difficulty in COM
batting the flames. The mattress factory
was almost entirely destroyed, the stone
and marble yard was almost totally de-
stroyed, and the monuments, etc, ruined,
n loss Of about 81 600 being sustained.
Mrs. Gordon's residence was injured to
the extent of about $500, and the other
building, for which Fisher & Co. are the
agents. to the extent of $780,
William Sautters carriage and wagon
works were also burned, several vehicles
destroyed and about 81 1000 loss sustained.
The roof of house 6lS New York avenue
caught fire from sparks, but was soon ex-
tipguished.
Tho fire is believed to have been of in
cendiary origin.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
AMATEUR BksEBALLrsTs.
Tho Organization Completed Last
Night.


Night.
The amateur baseball players of tho Dis
tiict held meeting at 9O7 Seventh street
last night to complete their organization
and adopt 4 schedule of games.
When the meeting was called to order the
Columbia Mutuals, not having repre-.
sentative present, they were dropped from
the rolls.
The B.street Club, which Withdrew ut
the last meeting, was accepted into the as.
sociation again
The East Washington Stars were admit
ted in the place of tho Columbia MI.
tuals.
The admission fec was fixed at IS per
club, and Mr.. II. G. Huntcrman was elected
treasurer.
There are now seven clubs in the associa-
ton, and there were two other clubs pres
ent which wanted to be admltted-the
Pension Office nine and the Peabodys.
Robert Nj. Larner, Frank Howard aud j.
NJ. Hogan were elected as umpires for the
league, and TO be paid Sc per game. The
local newspapers will be relied upon for the
scores. In case of dissatisfaction with an
umpire the secretary will choose tempo
rary one.
The Pension Office nine was given the
privilege of taking the place of the fist
club that drops out of tho association.
In case any club fails to put in an ap-
peaIance when tho game is called, will DO
fined So.
Professional players were excluded, and
considerable debate followed on what should
constitute a professional.
In order to settle this question each club
submitted the names of their players as fol-
lows:
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
THE MODEL FAST LINE AND TILE ONLY
LINE DETWEEN
.,,>.,.. VIA WASHINGTON,
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COIJpr1p
STEEI RAJTlt S& Nh'N

THE MODEL FAST DINE AND TIE ONcrv
LINE DETWEEN N WILL
THE FAST a NJ II MI n u,uorr
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEy f,or,p,,,
STEEL RAiIsii oooPLER
Schedule in effect SJJNDAY JIrrr ~ ,oe,
Until further notice. "SA'" no. 1871
Leave Washington from station corror =, w.
Jersey avenue and q street ' '"iher Vi new
For Chicago Clincinnafi Inuts,,ii,. 49,, 6. , -,
daily at as a. NJ To- * " ~ y, ana ~ Lonis
through coached and Palace Siocn,nn. ~, Win
above points without clianSc ia ~ Sers 70
Chicago except Eaturday ~ iO'i' a. ~ uAliy 70
For Pittsburah nj 4 M A NJ ,,d O an =, -,
daily; 40 r. MI to Piitabnreb S,laua J 20. o,~ y NJ
troll with SLEEPING Cars To- Pittsbnrgh anu 10
A. NJ daily, wtS SLEEPER for roiSdo & iSl5
Ing and Iate tSria ~ IS ~ 'Vi AVicuo' VIA Wheel-
Trains Tor Phjiedelnsln md NA,,, x,o.,-
A. NJ daily exoept Sunday. q m y M onS ~ Ply
NJ and 1910 M daily win parior az, atH s9y =.
IN q M and IN az nj u ,S az, oSg go, 500
d2o fi5 Minute traJnp ~ ~ -, Zoo' oVO 33
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-09-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

About O'Clock yesterday morning burglars
entered house 304 South Capitol street, oc-
cupied by william II. Hutchinson. They wore
frightened on by the dog.
Percy Prior, tho young lad who was thrown
from a carriage on etreet last Thursday, has
recovered from his injuries.
This morning at IL o'clock an alarm OF IRE
was turned in from box col. The fire was In
q frame house occupied by Mr.. William Snow
den on Massachusetts, avenue, between Six.
tenth and Seventeenth streets. Damages
5000.
Some time yesterday morning parties as yet
unknown TO tho police effected an entrance
Into the residence or Mrs. John Hitz, 3i5 New
Jersey avenue, by cutting two elats from the
basement window-blind and opening the win
dow. After committing some depreciation the
would.be burglars were frightened or before
securing any plumber.
The Gospel temperance meeting hold on the
corner OF First and N streete last night, was
largely attended, and much Interest was
manifested. q. W. Havell, J. U. Lee and II. o.
Emmons addressed the meeting. Some fifty
signatures TO the temperance pledge were
obtained.
A mecadamized pavement is being laid on
Carroll street.
The funeral OF Mrs. Charlotte slmms, col.
ored woman nearly 100 years old, took place
this morning from st. Peters Church. Mrs.
Simms died at Hillsdaie, D. o., last Thurs.
DIV.