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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

.,.,-1Dg IN PRINCE WILLIAM Mr.. w.
= W,lcoxen, a well-known citizen of Prince
y I'm committed suicide ut his home,
W.. Manassas, on Friday afternoon. Mr..
w., had been in respondent mood
me time, and upon absen,ing himself
", W, nome longer than usual on Friday, his
. ~. necame unxious 10 regard to bis where
' w., and sent hired man to look for him.
Tsa man first proceeded to the barn, and
ias snterinp was so Mortified at finding the
1 1psJ hody of the object of his search
ling from u raf:er that be fell in q
u a,1or. A :ttle child had accompanied him
,b,--et.ch, and when the man tainted it
nm CRYING. aud soon it's cries drew Mrs.
W--.clxen TO the barn. Upon entering she
."',,.aop,iled TO behold the ifeless body of
s..bnsh3ud. ihe PROSTATE form Of the hired
ANN aud to u-nr the terrifying shiieks of
s.,lrtle one. An alarm was given, and in
.sort time neighbors arrived on the scene
IA took down the body. 1t seems that the
i.csssed bad taken due precaution in order
make his death certain, having assembled
.,,Ae rafters of the barn, to one Of which he
..nred the rope, and placed moose around
4. neck After cooking pistol he placed
ria nrzz 10 his head, and simultaneously
s'b bis p,u0ge from the ,af!ers pulled the
,,i,rer sending balt Through bis head.
n. fall however, was sufficient TO have
a,,dnced d-ath withou. the aid Of the pistol
goond though the latter would have
te.n fatal alone. Mr.. Wilcoxen was we'll
krown ia this section and had many &C.
0lsiniancas here. He married Miss Mary
Manning, Of Georgetown, a few years ago.
He was an independent candidate for the
legislature from Prince William last year,
s,I for some tine past had exhibited signs
oisnproachng alteration of mind
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30
LOCAL MATTERS
1nrrS Prince WILLIAM Mr.. W

hi, district fair weather. followed ly ran,
~ Tobt 10 fresh variable winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30
sw4sHERIFF's sALE.uaa

ne- 10000 Straw Hats and Bonnets, in all
Styles shapes and qualities, from the sheriti7s sale
in Baltimore of S. Browns millinery stock, will
be opened oil Monday morning, April 3oth, at
ten clock. at |. EICHBERG CO.'S
Will be sold, wholesale or retail, at mere moth
ing. APT 1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

A SwINDLER "A few days since man
giving his name as Professor Randolph
came TO this city and engaged rooms at a
fashionable boarding. houas % Saturday
he hired horse and buggy from the Chat
ham livery stable and yesterday did the
same thing, promising to pay for both hires
to day. Last night while most of the fami-
~ and boarders in the house in which he
was staying were at church he left, carrying
Off everything that belonged to him. The
police were notified but the Professor left
the city before he could be arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

FAIR CLOSED. The K. of P. fair which
.asned at Armory Hall on the 18th, closed
a>'in'day night. The ballotting for the
hious articles resulted as follows: Sword
:, :! {. Deputrch, 1881; Geo. w. Bontz,
~ Lad,'s gold wstch-Miss Lizzie
Hasa,ley 75S; Miss Bessie Padgett, sos.
5SsEIcan pottery-Frank Hume, $685. Geo.
.'snc6 III Geo h. Hill. 1913. X. OF +.
@-R Owen Cook. 269; M. r. Norris,
=, :: Gold headed cane-R. i. Bradheld,
s.' Fed Klaus, 81. Crayon portraits
W. +. Price, l55 H. Harper, 40. Cen
ccslsas umbrella-Jos. Crupper, 81 A.:
r.s9n, 80 The past chancellor's jewel was
; ;',ea to Mr.. R w. Rowland. Upwards OF
''r"v vas real Esd at the fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

a. SERIOUS MIsTAKE.-Mrs. Charles Him=
:, s4sn residing on south Royal street.
s sius occasion yesterday to take q dose of
s o.Ule' by mistake picked up 8 bottle
4. 'a'Oing rheumatic liniment, and before
.,,,; vas aware of the blunder swallowed a
, ss.. OF the preparation. Upon realizing
ssa 'ae had done she summoned DR.. Kip
III A. " woo administered proper remedies,
,,a,. hereby averted what might have
'''sn fatal results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

mo THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA. VA
L respectfully announce myself candidate
ject to the action of the democratic primary.
ap12te WB1 H. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

NOR RHEUMATISM and NEURALGIA try the
T. GERMAN RHEUMATIC REMEDY made by
JOHN D. II. LUNT. Price soc per bottle. [mh22
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

CURE. RAISING FLOUR and BUCKWHEAT
y for sale in 3.lb packages by
nov16 j. G. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

,,l In c, A The thirty fifth anniversary
: '1 VI S'sociation will take place at the M.
=. Vlnrch South, 10 morrow evening at 8
ppsveS Addresses will be delivered by
5,s' w. Young, Rsv. Jas. l. Vance and
T ,,,' l. H. Dyott, and State Secretary II. -.
. sJ.Aus A special choir under the lead
4, s,plp Of MIR. Henry X Field will render
music for the occasion. ard Miss Jennie
+ s'' N vi sing a solo Reports for the year
resident Uhler and General.Secretary
,, ,,.sl, with other interesting exercises,
n l'is4 4 pleasant and profitable evening to
;,,' VINO may attend The congregational
vs. rsng will be from Gospel Hymns No. 5, a
~ Of which all are requested to bring
- 'uem, IN order to unite in the choruses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

NEW EASY LAWN MOWERS, Garden Hoes,
~ Rakes, Trowels, Ladies' Garden Sets Grass
Cutters and all other seasonable goods at lowest
cash prices JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS
ap3O A oxandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

nR BUCKLAND's SCOTCH OATS ESSENCE,
natures nerve tonic and brain food, in bot
''1 fsh Sv E. 8. LEADBEATER s, ERO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

NOR COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY-I re-
Il epectfully announce myself candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney for the city of Alexan-
dria, subject 10 the primary election.
apl tpe IULlAN w HOLT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

: BBLs RED C OIL received to-day and for sale
y wholesale and retail by
mh9 j. u. mlLBUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

CHARLES KING s. SON are wholesale agents
" for j. G. BUTLER & O'S PEACH PIE To-
BACCO. This famous and reliable brand is
in stick and can BE- purchased from your grocer.
ap1S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

y received to-day by
ianS w. A. JOHNSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

WILL NOT EEBUILD.-It IS understood
that the buildings and machinery at the
shil, yard, which weie recently destroyed
by tire, will lot be replaced-for The present
at !Hest. The reason given for his by the
Mess Asne~. is thet 30 few largo vessels
now ;hs up the river aud such small
proportion oftbem have repairs done here
their ON ners preferriug TO have such work
done at the east IN cities where the vessels
are owned) that il does not pay to keep up
an establishment Of the size the Alexandria
ship yard vas before the fire. Of course the
small ways will be kept in operation and the
yard remain opeu for work, but the large
ways will not be put in order again Till the
business lsllGes the outlay in rebuilding
the necessary houses and replacing the large
machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

ARREsTED.-A colored man named John
Wesley Mason, was arrested in Washington
yesterday evening as suspicious character.
The officers took from him new gunny-
sack which was worked with the name of
Herbert. Alex" In the bag we're two
clocks. There was also taken from him a
gray colored hand satchel in which was q
whole shoulder The prisoner said that he
got one OF tho clocks from MIS-. Parker, of
this city, who lives on Duke street. near Al.
fred, to nave it repaired for her. The other
was given him By Mrs. Gibbons. The
police held him until to day when be was
brought to this city. He clai ms that the
articles belong to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

Use THE MAGIC STARCH if you would have
u beautiful finish to your linen. Sold by
ico McBURNEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

DRIED CHERRIES Evaporsted Peaches and
IL Apples for sale by
isn20 j. Z. blLBOKN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

ITO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA, re.
l. spectiully announce myself candidate for
Commissioner of the Revenue, subject to the ac-
tion of the democratic primary.
ap17 tpe j. T. SWEENEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

THO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA CITY,
Il whom have served heretofore with all the
earnestness and ability which poss cssed again
offer myself IS candidate for the Clerkship of
the Courts Primary election, tuesday, May Sth
ap30 tmy24 JOHN s. REACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

NEW CROP NEW ORLEANS MOLA6sES,
~ extra fine quality, received to-day by
nov9 JIG. MlLBUhN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

HOMEMADE CAssIMERFS-A large assort-
III ment at prices to suit the times. Au exami-
nation of them solicited by
oct9 AMOS Il. sLA1 MAE hh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot hnd an,
i SPECTACLES to suit you, go to HENRY
WILDTS and have your eyes tested, and you
will have no more tronbe. no72O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

rJlO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA, VA
IL ! respectfully announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office of Common ealths
Attorney. subject to the action of the democratic
primary.
ap12 70 LEONARD MARBURY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

81 MATS VERY FINE OLD GOVT. JAVA
III COFFEE just received By
AMI j. T.. ILBt RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

GAN BIAS CoCoANUTs just received 6y
II aec16 ]. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

NAMELs' HAIR SHIRTS and DRAWERS from
" Toe to the best grade in the msrket at
octS AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

VXXX CONFECTIONERs POWDERED sU-
N GAR. The best for fine CONNECTIONS: Sold
by (mh11l GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

NOR COMMISSIONER OF THE REvENUE-I
L. res lecifully announce myself q candidate for
reelection to the Office Of Commissioner of the
Revenue subject to the democratic primary cleo
tiou [ap13 tpel GEORGE DUFFEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

DRlME MOCHA, MARACAlBO, OLD GOVT
[ JAVA, LA GUAYRA and RIO COFFEEs
freshly roasted, for sale by
land &. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

HAMS eaniss5sG 61 and
A, .ao sl'aii S'A''' ~ j c MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-04-30

.srNaE LEADER CURRY COMB something
i new also HORSE sHEDDERS. Call and
sea them at JAS T CARLIN & sons
anil 3l5 King st, Alexandria Va.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10
CONDENSED NEWS.

| foot ,,,i,, ~ .,t coal or ,,,,I ,,,oIit,
| mo-, et,,,,,, a. I o,,,, nan 1, at a Ja,,,h -
900 sao, ''' $3.50
w. ,,-,,,,... =,
=, iro P'i5e, mus o"','u 80 IA -
burned Monday cousing n loss of nearly
| M no0
| - ,,,-. 49,. ,,,,,..,,, g., ,,.
-, - g hi''it,, -, 49,. m w.,
H. pa Sn,,a,oI Iisa,,a,I o nh,
have haa,, ,,,a,a,,t;,od
rl IT. - ,,,..-,-., lii.
h.ira,' Nd, +L ,,an,o ~ ttn Ia,,,as Eor,,5
a,,J P.iI,' ai,,,,,,,', ho, o,i1,aI Lii
tia, so nnn, -, . 1T 81, -,
vs. S'g''o'' '"''s VIC
Inc hSht against PROFESSOR Dodge OF th'
| agricultural department has come TO the
surface again IN n'lereht form. III Is no"
charged that ne utilized MS position To spread
ilsn,arih arguments anu Ui,'it ne siiouli MOI
oe ie'ailleo ny io"'Uorili ADMINISTRATION
The west bound passenger ON the Chicago
~ Northwestern railway ran Off an open
switch at Ripon, Wis, Monday evening
within few feet of a high trestle Ten feet
further and terrible accident would have
resulted The switch was lett open by the
| section men.
The executive board of the council of en-,
cheering societies on national public works,
| assisted by several prominent engineers, APP
peared before the senate committee on com
merce Monday in advocacy of Senator Gull
Ions bill to establish bureau TO have charge
of lrarbors and waterways
The foIIovinr Illinois nostnastar, ,yara an.
nointed Monday. Wallace II Malone nj
R,,o,.r rJ,,a,,i ,,o,,nt,T y,ico o. w lI,rsi,,a,,
rasignad. Maroon NJ Rannatt ot <adron
GolIotin county vice NJ +, Tbomnson 70
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10

Circuit Clerk Bowman and County
Clerk Donaldson yesterday drew the fol-
lowing list of jurors to serve at the May
term of the circuit court. The frs,
panel is to report Monday, May Z, and is
composed of:
Coe-Ira Richard Geo Pearsall Sr.
Port Byron-John Axeson.
Hampton-Fred HofTstetter. Fred Alt
man.
Moline-Andrew Ingram, G w Elk
man. j A Buford, Peter A Lind, Geo
Moran, Oscar Hammerquist, VIM Frank
lin, Chas S Kerns.
South Moline-John Evans, Cnas
Albertson.
Rock Isand-Jonas Bear, Gustav STEM
gel. E Ii Barber, D F Krell. Frank Mix
ter, Louis Weckel. VIM George.
South Rock Island-Fred Holcom, w
s Gardner, Russell FoOte.
Black Hawk-Danel Palmer.
Coal Valley-Robert Battersby.
Rural-D Bosold, John Fitzpatrick.
Bowling-Samuel Moffatt, Robert
Mcdonald.
Northumberland Latin.
Andalusa-Giles Young.
Buffalo Prairie-Fred Titterington,
Emes Bull.
Drury-Ira Reynolds.
THE SECOND PANEL
is to report May 81, and comprises the
following:
Cordova-M Morris Williams, Conrad
Dorst.
Port Byron-Michacl Barry, John Bo-
ney.
Zuma-Chas. FilbeIt.
Hampton-John Kaler, Vogel, VIM
Gabden.
Moline-Martln Meizgar, August P
Almgren, S W Hill, Geo Lee, Fred Mott
Chas Des Auliner, Fred W Calkins.
South Moline-JOhn Kay. A L Carson.
Rock Island-John b Newton, j II
Gardner, Anton Eckermann, E P Pinneo,
q Dart, Edward Hoffman.
Black Hawke X White, John
Blaser.
Coal Valey-James McCarty, Geo W
Park.
Bowling Foster Armstrong.
Edgington-Geo Chopper, W F Cork,
James Bowes.
Andalusia Henry Bremen
Buffalo Prairie-J Browner, G
Crabtree.
Drury-Thomas Watson, J L Ohaver.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10

THE Rock Island Daily ARGUS is one OF
the brightest among our exchanges. Mr..
Potter, the young "mossback" follower
o! Grover Cleveland, gives our Rock Isl
and neighbors good paper and the dem>
ocrats a good square fighting organ.
They do not always 60 together, but here
we lind a good democrat and a good
newspaper man. Potter deserves well of
his party too, and publishes. we believe,
the only administration daily in his con,
gressiOnal district. If the powers that be
have any loaves or fish looking for a
keeper about Rock Island. Potter should
get the sppointment.-DaVenport Mes
Seager.
Thanks, Bro Sharon, but we are
afraid you compliment US too highly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10
Eir,h Ward Alderman

The end of the Fifth ward aldermanic
contest is not yet. While Mr.. Evans has
been declared duly elected in accordance
with the returns, the result of the contest
as inaugurated by his opponent, cannot
be foreshadowed until the ballots are re,
counted and the question of the legality
of city tickets found in the township box
passed upon. At the start Mr. Evans
seems to have the best of the fight. and
his friends are confident that he will
eventually be successful. Mr.. Ferguson
thinks that he can prove that some illegal
ballots were cast for Evans, and pro-
poses to make stubborn fight. If the
tally sheets had shown tie, its likely
that another election would have result
ed, as both parties were disinclined to
draw cuts for the seat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10
RADICALLY CHANGED.
SENATE PENSION BILL AMENDED BY
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE.

The Cent-a-Dny Principle Adopted by a
Party Vote-No Change in the Deadlock
A Blow at Bogus Butter-Pope Leo
Sends His Thanks--Patents Made Valid
Miscellany from the Capital.
WASHINGTON CITY, April IO-The house
vote Monday agreed upon a substitute for
the dependent pension bill recently passed by
the senate
Section 2, of the senate bill granting PEN
sion Of Sl2 per month 10 all persons who
served three months or more in the army or
navy in the late war, and who are now suf-
fering disability therefrom, was struck out
entirely, and the following section inserted:
THAT all persons who have served in the
military or naval service in any war which
the United States has been engaged, and who
have been honorably discharged therefrom,
and who are now, or who may
hereafter be suffering from men
tai or physical disability, not the
result of their own vicious habits, which totally
incapacitates them from the performance OF
manual labor, shall, upon making due proof
of these facts, be placed upon the list of inva-
lid pensioners, and be entitled to receive
pension at the rate per month of one cent for
each days service. All persons who have
served and been honorably discharged as
aforesaid, who are now G2 years of age, shall
also be entitled to be placed upon the list of
invalid pensioners, and receive a pension dur
ing their natural lives at the rate aforesaid,
and all persons who have served and been
discharged as provided, and who are not yet
G2 years of age, shall, upon attaining the age
of w years, be placed on the list of invalid
pensioners
Section 3 OF the senate bill relating to the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10
THE POPE TO THE PRESIDENT.
Cardinal Gibbons Presents Leo's Thanks to
Mr.. Cleveland.

MIR. Cleveland.
WASHINGTON CITY, April 10.--A commu-
nication from the pope of Rome was read to
the president Monday by Cardinal Gibbons,
who called alone on the executive. The
meeting of cardinal and president was ex-
ceedingly pleasant The subject of the COM
munication was the beautiful copy of the
constitution of the United States sent the
pope by President Cleveland on the occasion
of the pope's jubilee. The cardinal informed
the president that it was his distinguished
honor to convey to him letter from Pope
Leo, which contained the high estimate the
head of the Roman Catholic church had of
the gift sent him, and his warm thanks to the
honor for such thoughtful remem-
brance. The epistle was in Latin.
The contents were translated and
read by 1.-the cardinal for the president.
In it the pope speaks of the great distinction
gift which he had never expected to be sent
him, and expresses his appreciation of the
appropriateness of the volume as a present
Exceedingly complimentary illusions are
made to the United States, under the consti-
tuition of which men of all races, nationalities,
and religion are able to enjoy in the fullest
scope the teachings of their churches. In
conclusion the pope renews the assurances of
his thanks to Mr.. Cleveland, wishes him
peace and prosperity, and pEays for the
American people and tEeir country, the per-
petuation of their institutions of liberty, and
the plenitude of Gods favor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10
IN THE INTERESTS OF HEALTH
The House Takes Another Recess After
Wasting Time Until 1890 p. NJ.

| The House Takes Another Recess After
Wasting Time Until 1880 p. NJ.
WASHINGTON CITY, April I0.-It was fully
expected Monday morning that the session of
the house would be decisive one as to the
fate Of the direct tax bill. The current as
sertion was that the friends of the measure
would refuse to adjourn or take recess and
make the fight one of endurance. These ex-
pectations were, however, not verified.
When the house assembled the inevitable mo-
ton to take up the regular order-the direct
tax bill-was made, and the inevitable fill
clustering Immediately began and was kept
up until 2:30 p m, at which time Weaver
moved an adjournment. Some interest was
shown in this vote as it would Develop the
strength of the opposition to the measure
and disclose whether. there was any sign of
weakening on either side of the controversy.
The motion was defeated-yeas, ISL, nays, 50
there being practically no change in rel
alive strength. A call of the house was then
ordered.
About o o'clock p III. further proceedings
under the call were dispensed with, and T. j.
Campbell of New York moved as an amend
ment to the two pending motions for short
recesses. that the house take recess until
ii 40 Tuesday morning. In order TO prevent
a vote being taken on this proposition Breck
enridge of Arkansas revived the tactics he
had resorted to few days ago, and moved
that McKenny of New Hampshire he excused
from voting. Burrows Of Michigan raised
the point of order that it was not competent
for one membcr TO move that another be ex-
cused
Dibble of South Carolina contended that
the privilege of member to be excused was
defensive in its nature, and could not be in
order unless some process was proceeding
against the member to compel him to vote, a
dsobcdience to which would put him in con-
tempt The speaker pro tenn Hatch of
Missouri said that he had no hesitation in de-
Gliding the point of order, which had SO re-
Gently been decided by Speaker Carlisle He
overruled the point of order f. b. Taylor
of Ohio appealed from the decision. Pend
ing which Breckenridge of Kentucky moved
to adjourn
Weaver of Iowa, moved that when the
house adjourn it be- to meet on Wednesday
next, and Breckenridge of Arkansas that
when it adjourn it be until Thursday.
At 1918, while the dilatory motions were
piled up, one upon another, E. b. Taylor
asked unanimous consent, in the interest of
good nature and good health that the house
take recess until IL 45 a. III, Tuesday, and
the speaker pro tenn. without objection, after
a short pause, declared a recess until that
hour
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-10

| panes responded promptly The hremen at
/ tempted 10 gain an entrance 10 the attic with
| the hose from the chemical engines but the
door TO the hatchway was locked, and before
a stream could be got TO the flames they had
| spread 10 the whole attic, and broken
| through the roof. A strong south wind was
| blowing, and soon the upper portion of the
building was ablaze. The roof and upper
| floors began 20 give way, and in five minutes
| the building was unsafe. Within fifteen
minutes the entire structure was wrapped
| in flames, and all the efforts of the firemen
were futile. The walls began to fall, and
firemen could not get near enough to reach
the flames with water A wooden stairway
burned like finder, and furnished easy com
munication between the upper and lower
floors
There were 625 students in the building,
and tue fire was discovered in the middle of
the morning exercises They had plenty of
time, and were marched out in regular or
der, The loss ON the building will be nearly
S225, 600. Besides the structure enc Of the
finest libraries in the state, valued ut $4,000,
and fine chemically laboratory were lost
There was no insurance. The building was
Quilted by 10 o'clock, but the ruins burned
tiercely until late Monday evening. Tempo
rary arrangements have already been made
for the continuance of the school
The agitation for the erection of a state
normal school was begun in the COS and the
first legislative action looking TO the estab-
fishing of such an institution was in 1864. BY
an act of 1867 the state appropriated $50, 900
for buildings on the condition that the town
in which the school should be located should
give like amount, should donate the
grounds, and should agree to defray one
half of the cost of repairs for all time. Terre
Haute was selected and the foundations of