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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08
MISS WoOpFoRD WINS
The Great Eclipse Stakes at the st. Louis
Meeting.

ST. Louis, June s.-The center Of inter-
est at the races here Monday was the run of
IA miles for the Eclipse stakes Miss
Woodford soil in the pools at 8, 600, to $40
for Volante, S5l0 for Modesty,
and $275 for Alta. There WINS an
immense crowd present and the race was q
fine one, the horses passed under the string
in the following order: Miss WoodforJ,
6rst, volante, second; Alta, third. Time
2:3a
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08

A man in WellsyiIle, n Y, last week
bought and sold II 900 dozen Of eggs.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08

Peroxide of hydrogen will make an Gle
plants hide white
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08

Only twenty-five out of the 200 saloon
keepers in Saginaw, Mich, have paid
their state. license.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08
WASHINGTON, June 8, 1856

Called for National Bank Statements.
WASHINGTON CITY, June a.-The com
troller of the currency has called for q
statement of the condition OF all nationa
banks at the close of business June 3, 1ss6
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08
James ]. Mitchell, snnt. STONE D

New Hampshire reduced her debt S25,
900 last year
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08
University Of VIRGINIA.

SUMMER LAW LECTURES mine
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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08

Contribution to the Conscience Fund.
WASHINGTON Cry, June ga contribu-
ton of so to the conscience fund was re.
Gel ed at the treasury department Monday
from Louisville, XIV
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08
VICTIMS OF THE FIRE-BUG.
EIGHT PEOPLE SUFFocATED ANC
BURNED TO DEATH.

A Dwelling House Set on Fire by Some
Fiend and but Few of the Inmates Els
cape-viewing the Dead Bodies at the
Morgue.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08

There have been found 275 varieties of
birds in Washington Territory.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08

Bears are unusually plentiful in North
ern New Hampshire this spring
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-08
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-09-18
PunahOu Preparatory
School,
70 Beretania street, Honolulu, h. l.,
Miss E. Y. Hall, Principal.

The Trustees have added year TO the
former course, making it to correspond with
the hest Grammar school courses OF the
cities in the United States. They are happy
TO announce that they have secured a corps
of experienced instructors to assist the Prln-
cipal, consisting of the following ladies
Miss Agnes MoOar, of Oakland, CAL taxes
the Fifth and Sixth Grades.
Miss Ella B. Snow, of Ware, Mass, takes
the Third and Fourth Grades
Mise Mary Stuart, of Oakland CAL taxes
the Primary Grades.
The School opens at O'Clock MONDAY
September 10, 1886.
Dow w & Morritt
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-09-18
l.. G. SRESOVICH & co.

Commission Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, green and dried;
manufacturers of Desiccated COcOanut. Bananas,
Lines, Pine Apples, Sicily Lemons, Tahiti
Oranges and COcOanuts, Nuts of all kinds, Dates
and smyrna Figs,
Packing Fruit for export speciality. Long ex-
perienee in shipping TO China, Australia Mexico,
Central America, Eastern States, etc. Tropical
Fruits imported direct by every steamer.
Branch House, San Francisco, p. o. box 1885,
Honolulu, II. l., p o. box l20.
Alb, 4I5 and Az Washington street, opposite Post
Office; 412, Ala and II6 Merchant street.
479 feb26 81 SAN FRANCISCO.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-09-18
The RiSdOn
Iron & Locomotive Works
Corner of Beale and Howard Streets.

Corner of Beale and Howard Streets,
JOS. superintendent
BUILDERS OF STEAM MACHINERY, IN
ID all its branches Steamboat, Steamship,
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ORDINARY ENGINES compounded when ad-
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STEAM LAUNCHES, Barges and Steam Tugs
constructed with reference 10 the trade in
which they are to be employed. speed, ton
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SUGAR SIILLS AND SUGAR-MAKING MA
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Herewith.
WATER PIPE, of Boiler Sheet Iron, of any
size, made in suitable lengths for connecting
together, or Sheets Rolled, Punched and
Packed for shipment, ready to be riveted on
the ground.
HYDRA ULIC RIVETING, Boiler Work and
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after the most approved plans.
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Room No. 3, upstairs, Spreckels Block.
(Agent for Hawaiian IslandsD
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-09-18
FATHER SYLVESTER, IS, Cd
OAHU COLLEGE,
HONOLULU, H. 1.
Fall Term Opens September Is, 1886.

The Faculty of the past year will be in
creased by the addition of Mr.. c.. w. Sever
ence, A B., who comes to us from the Man
chester School, Manchester, Vt. Mr.. Sew
erence has made special study of the
French Language in Europe, and will take
that branch in the College work, together
with EIocu ton and kindred subjects. The
Boarding Department viii be under the
same management as last year, and offers a
pleasant school-hOme to all who may desire
to live at Punahou.
Those planning to Join the school for the
coming wear are requested to communicate
at an early date with the President,
REV. W. c. MERRITT.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11

should choose the least It was evident from the remarks made the Republican side that MT. Goodrich should not be confirmed He not only favored Mir. Norton's appointment because of his western part of the county, which had never had county commissioner.
 Pigott, of New Haven, said he had nothing against MT. Goodrich, but he preferred to honor a veteran Al. Norton.
 The vote on the amendment was taken by the yeas and nays at the request of Mr. Searls. The vote resulted in the defeat of Lucius c. Goodrich Norton against 110 opposed Several Republicans voted with the Democrats.
 HamerSley, of Hartford said that he voted for the resolution as protest against the administra- Norton as that gentleman is member of the House, and for himself he did not believe in ap- pointing members of the House te public places
 The resolution appointing MT. Norton was passed by vote of IF to IA.
 Brown, of North Stonington. offered the follow ing resolutions in regard to the death of General Hancock:
 Whereas, It has pleased divine providence to re- honors Winfield Scott Hancock, late senior major general in the United States army;
 Therefore, resolved, That have heard with profound sorrow of the sudden death of Major nize in him one who for more than forty years has illustrated and adorned the true American soldier one whose victories in peace have been no less re- nowned than those won in war.
 Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted widow our earnest heartfelt sympathy and condOlence in her great bereavement, and that the clerk of this House be directed to forward to her an engroSSed coyy of these resolutions
 The resolutions were passed unanimously by rising vote.
 Mr. Brown moved as a further mark of respect that the House adjourn Carried, and at 12 m. the House adjourned to 1030 Thursday.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
The House.

The House was called to order at 1O3O a. m by Speaker Tibbitts. Prayer offered by Chaplain Downey.
 Committee reports were received as follows:
 fnsurance-Favorable on bill amending the in- surance law as to allow companies having a cap endar,
 Judiciary-F avorable on bill forbidding attornevs at law to give bonds in any proceeding of law or in equity. except in their own causes; favorable on bill making chapter 105 of the acts of 1885 applica ble to the town of Waterbury; the bill relates to tax warrants; favorable on bills amending the act establishing the Derby court incorporating presd- ing elders of the Methodist Episcopal church; ad verse on bill relating to the tax on peddlers; re jected.
 Business on the calendar was disposed of as fol- lows:
 Resolution authorizing the Hartford Exchange company to reduce it's capital stock from $1O0 900 to $25, 900; passed.
 Bills regulating fishing in the Saugatuck river; authorizing Christian Schwartz and John Eurick to build docks on Shipper Point, Stamford; pro- viding for printing of annual report of the Connec ticut school for imbeciles and amending the char ter of the Bridgeport and West Stratford horse railroad were passed.
 The bill abolishing the poll tax was discussed at some length and laid over.
 Mr Hoyt, of Greenwich, called up the resolution appointing Lucius G. Goodrich commissioner of Hartford county. MT. Doolittle, of Southington offeredBD amend by inserting the name of Silas M Norton, of Bristol. He said that Mr. Norton was one of tine best men in the county, soldier in the war, had been postmaster of Bristol and a highly respected citizen He should be appointed as the proper candidate
 Vance, of New Britain, said that the Democrats were placed in a peculiar position. They had to make a choice between two evils Of the two he
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
Board of Associated Charities.

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Associated Charities will be held this evening, Feb. il, at 8 Church street. Mat ters of importance will be presented and a full attendance is requested. The board of city missions has removed it's office from this place and the rooms are now exclusively occupied by the Associate Charities. Dur ing the past month 1 ,406 calls were made and received. Employment was furnished in 232 instances to townspeople and home less persons and 1S2 cases were investigated, aided or referred to proper sources. If the public could more iberally patronize the wood and laundry departments, many more poor people could be assisted in the effort toward self-support
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
STATE COKKEsP0NDENoE.
WAIin0fOP6.

At the meeting of the borough officers last evening counter petition was presented in reference to the licensing of peddlers. A few weeks ago 8 petition was presented ask ing that peddle1s be licensed, and now a pe- tition is presented asking that they be not licensed. Both petitions have been laid up- on the table, and it is doubtful if any action will be taken in the matter.
 c. A. Norton has resigned as borough bailiff, and a committee of the burgesses will wait upon him and try to induce him to withdraw his resignation.
 F. L. Johnson has been awarded patent on his toy spinning top.
 Numerous handsome costumes are being arranged for the masquerade of Company K, which takes place on the evening of Febru- ary 26th in Arnory Hall
 Captain B. A. Treat arrived home ysster- day from western trip.
 The R. L. Spencer company are rapidly making arrangements for the removal of their business from Hartford to this town and it is probable that they will be located and do- ing their business here inside of two months.
 The ice dealers have completed their har- vest and their houses are now filled with fine ice as was ever put in.
 R. s. Austin sued Tony Smith to recover $100 due him for rent and the case was to yesterday settlement was effected and there will be no trial
 A brilliant reception was rendered to Rev. c. H. Dickinson and his bride at the resi- dence of H. H. Martin last evening.
 E. L. Post is in town for few days.
 l.. M. Phelps and wife started to-day for a visit in Massachusetts.
 G. K. Darlington is visiting in Philadel- phia. Feb. 10.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
The Senate.

The Senate was called to order 1O:45 by Lieuten ant Governor Cooke Prayer was offered by Chaplain Parker.
 Business from the House was acted upon in con- cuIrence.
 Reports of committees were received as follows:
 Senator Chapman, Committee hailroads-Ac- cepting the annual report of the Railroad commit
 Senator Batcheler. Committee Finance-Sub- situte bill paving auditors of public accounts $s day for services and S4 day for expenses; calen-
 Senator Golden, c mmittee on Military Affairs Favorable for safe or vault for the quartermaster general; passed and sent to the House under sus-
 Bills on the calendar were passed as follows:
 Leaning 1O0 cadet muskets and two pieces of ar- ting towns to vote to instruct school committees and boards of education to issue free text books coniscating any pond seine, gill or set net found to refund it's $112000 of bonds; authorizing the Center school Gstrict of Waterbury to issue bonds authorizing the town of Vernon 10 issue $soooO of bonds to refund it's debt at low rate of inter est Wild carrots an d Canada thfstles
 By Senator Chapman-Committee on Railroads Adverse to resolution investigating a system of brakes to protect brakemen on top of merchandise box cars was accepted and the resolution reject cd under a suspension or the rules.
 Senator Chapman alluded to a communication re- ceived from the railroad commissioners calling at tention to the fact that master workmen will meet at Burlington, Iowa. next July to investigate the whole subject of freight brakes.
 Senator Chapman called up his bill against in- crease of tax list valuations except after notflca- tion and offered an amendment making owners valuations legal thus removing an objection to the original bill
 On Senator Marvin's motion the whole matter WAS tabled for printing in the journal as it was of
 At 11:36 Senator Marvin called for the order of the day-resolution appropriatidg not to exceed SI0 600 to erect monument over the grave of Gene ral Israel Putnam-and spoke to the question Sen atorS Cleveland and Bradley also addressed the Senate on the resolution.
 The resolution was passed by unanimous rising vote.
 At 11:55 the Senate adjourned until Thursday at 10:45 am.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
S0WthiHgtOn.

The New Haven Ministerial association held their forty-si1th meeting at the M. E. church here Tuesday. The Rev. B. F. Kid der, of Naugatuck, read paper on the Sun ing discussion followed. There were about forty ministers present
 The Central Conference Congregational churches held a fellowship meeting at the Congregational church here Tuesday. There were a large number of out of town people present.
 Miss Annie Barnes has made arrangements to attend the New England conservatory at Boston, Mass.
 The Rev. Father Sheridan, of Middletown, will speak on the Irish question at the Town hall Monday evening, Feb. g.
 Mrs. Patrick Connors, who has lately been at the New Haven hospital died at her home Tuesday of consumption. Feb. 10.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
BufIdInx Pernlf1s.

Building permits were issued yesterday by the fire marshal as follows: To James Clark to erect new building, brick, 33x60 feet, three stories high, at 101 Meadow street; to Wm. Button, frame house on Greenwich street and Sylvan avenue; Edward Malley, two frame houses on Baldwin street and one on Davenport avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
Naugatuck Railroad,

Naugatuck Railroad. COMMENCING JULY 17th, 1884, trains leave New Haven via N H. & D. R. R. connecting with this road at FOO a. m.-Connecting at Ansonia with passenger
 train for Waterbury, Litchfeld and Win stead. $50 a. m.--Through car for Waterbury, watertown
 Litohfle1d Winsted 200 D. m.-Connecting at Ansonia with passenger
 train for Waterbury. 5:45 p. m-Through car for Waterbury Watertown
 Litchf1e1d Winsted e:2O P; m.-Connecting at Ansonia for Waterbury, FOR NEW HAY EN-Trans leave Winsted: 7:10 O. m., 1:28 P m., with through car aud 5:25 D. m. TRAINS LEAVE WATERBURY-At 5:3O a. m S:26 a. m., through car, 10:50 a. m. 2:44 D. m. through car, 6:45 p.
 GEORGE W. BEACH supt Rri6 Tulv
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
2rnuisiu11s, Etc.

Native Oysters. T F you want the best Oysters to be found in the l city call at Durand's and those nice fat na- tives opened fresh and then leave your weekly or der None but the best natives kept or sold and the price will be found at the very lowest
 Meats and Vegetables. Every thing in the Meat an ] Vegetable line fresh seasonable and reasonable. Spring Chickens alive will be dressed to order. Pork Tenderloins always on hand
 Groceries. The Best Flour. The Best Butter, and in fact everything in this department is of the best quality and at bottom prices
 Fruit. Apples Pears, Plums; Malaga, Delaware Con- cord and other Grapes Bananas and other fruits in their season. Telephone.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11

Closing prices reported over the private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers Chicago Grain and Provision Market. Closing quotations Reported over Private Wires to Edwin Rowe dk Co.,, Commission Mer- chants, 4O3 New York Produce Exchange, New
 York
 The following shows the quotations at P. M. (ChicaSo time) for the past three days:
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11


 Lower.
 New York, Feb. 10, 1Ss6 The bull movement in the coal stocks was tinued this morning for a short time after the opening and during the first half hour prices were up 10iN for the shares and fractionally for the rest of the list. Hardly had the improvement been recorded when the bears made what appeared to be a preconcerted attack on the anthracites and sold them freely, frightening the timid holders into un loading This selling caused the whole list to weaken and by midday the early improvement had been:entirely lost in majority of instances. while in few cases values dropped below the opening figures. The dealings at times were on an enorm- ous scale, perfect deluge of stocks coming upon the market. Some idea of the amount Of business transacted in the two hours to noon may be geaned from the fact that 298, 900 shares changed hands, 45 GOO of which was in Lackawanna, 36,0OO in ter sey Central and g, 900 each in St. Paul and Lake Shore. report circulated late yesterday from Trenton that the chancellor had discharged Mir. Little as receiver of the Jersey Central was this morning emphatically resigned, IL. however did yanced 156 in the first half hour. The stock sub- seouently declined with the rest of the market. Prices gradually lowered during the afternoon, There was little decrease in the volume of business some round amounts of stocks being offered all the way down. The lowest prices were generally touched in the last half hour but the market left off steady The decline for the day ranged from A to per cent, the latter in Lackawanna. The Spe- ciaties were weak, but the changes except in few instances were slight Sales 501, ,433 shares
 Money closed easy at 113@2 per cent.
 Exchange closed firm. Posted rates 4S80490. Governments closed firm
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
ScOlt's Emulsion of Pure

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 Dr. A. F. Johnson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, says: "I have used Scott's Emulsion in tubercular troubles with satisfaction, both to patients and myself.'' fe9 5teod&w1t
 KNOW HIMSELF, by reading the ssSci- ence of L1fe,'' the best medical work ever pub lished for young and middlea aged men.
 Stated by H. B. Cochran, druggist, Lam caster, Pa. Have guaranteed over 800 bot ties of Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia, bilious attacks, liver and kidney trouble.
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Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11
February II, 1886.
Traue1ers' 65mfde.
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT co.

NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT co.
 nEA se sn5S Steamer CONTINENTAL, Capt. F. J. Peck, leaves sss4s soS RssE Ps leaves New Haven at 1915 a; n: Sundays excepted. Peek Slip at m and the EI eITY ieatss s p: m, Sundays excepte,, Saturday 1s o'clock mid. Sunday Boat for N. .York-steamer NEW HAVEN, Capt. Post leaves at 10:S0 m. Staterooms sold at SD m. Tickets sold and baggage ~ @ checked tSro. s to Philadelphia (via both routes), Baltimore and Washington. JAMES H. WARD, Agent.
 National Line of Steamships, ToWN N9 AN6 t0fe IoNDoE SSfHd 51RGGEf QUEENS the Aantc Cabin rates sso to sco; E1en1sons erGssas p ps iPssaa s s ors9 sad fgss most other lines" New steamship Americas frs
 trip to New York; d1y 1 hGaFs TRsF s4a s Ros.es .+ Agents at Nsx aeven, BgSNELL& sCRANToM M poWz o1EzEa1Ess aaaa pe&NH paeSAsrhh ahehqH sI1 ALLAN ROYAL 2( ls!;,|l MAIL |! Is! STEAMSHIPS. ]!
 'cam eane at do Rate rom Boston s15. Passengers forwarded 1st or Dublin E additiona steersge fTom aTasgoW or Derry to Boston direct s1s.. Cabin from Port commodations unequalied For further informs- tion ;appIy to aS Al ALLAN Agents Montreal FITZPATRICK, 667 Grand street; BUNNELL & SCRANToN.7s2 and 734 Chapel street. f1Oeod3m starfn's New Haven TranspOrta-
 ton Line.
 e.&f@A Leave New Haven, from Starin's -EEssslEaRRns.EEa Dock, at 1915 o'clock D, m. The ERASTUS CORNING, Captain Spoor carving freight and passengers, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
 The JOHN LENOX, Captain Relyea, carrying day and Saturday.
 Returning, leave New York. from Pier 1s foot of Courtfand street at P. the LFNOX, freight CORNING, freight and passengers every Sunday tuesday and Thursday. The only Sunday night boat from New ork.
 Fare, with berth in cabin, $1; stateroom s1. Ex- cursion tickets $1.50.
 Free Stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hart ford train. Leaves corner of Church and Chapel streets every half hour, commencing at 800 o'clock D. m.
 Tickets and Staterooms be purchased at the Tontlne Hotel at the Downes News Co.,, 1851 Chapel street.
 Patrons of the Line will please take notice that while freight is transported every day as usual. passengers carried the CORNING ONLY from New Haven Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days and from New York Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays, the LENOX having no passenger ac- commodationS. c. M. CONKLIN, Agent,
 n2o New Haven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11

Majors Cement 15 and 25c Majors best Liquid Glue 15c. Majors Leather and Rubber Cement, 15c
Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-11

Hales Honey the great Cough cure, 25c., soc. & $1 Genn's Sulphur Soap heals and beautifies, 9 cents German Corn Remover kills CornS and Bunions Huls Hair and Whisker Dye-Black and Brown soc. Pikes Toothache Drops cure in minute, 25c. Deans Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure 50 cent.