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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10

head on one side
 easy" replied the doctor
 1I believe, sir, your son covets a larcar sphere of action, Dr. Shawl
 aHe has admitted this to you, Mr. Sander son?"
 "Well, sir, he has
 aAnd when, prayT
 "Well, sir, if the truth must be told, this afternoon"
 aBut if understand you rightly said the old man, with a pale smile which proclaimed many other things than the ease of mind if was intended to depict, nothing escaped him to warrant you to suppose that he does not mean to return-to-n1ghtr
 "No. sir; can recall nothing to that effect nothing, Dr. Shaw"
 Thank you, Mir. Saunderson. need keep you no longer. am obliged to you for your company. Goodnight to you, sir.n MT. Saunderson bowed and retired. The doctor looked at his watch. Twenty minutes to eleven. He rang the bell angrily.
 "Is the house locked ups"
 "Not yet, sir. We're a-waitin' for Mir. Cuthbert."
 "Lock up and get to bed, all of youl" cried the doctor, f1ercely. And the bristling of his eyebrows and the fire in his eyes, dispatched the girl from the room in a bound
 He seated himself at the table, with his elbows upon it. and his face in his hands. He heard them bolt and chain the house door, and the slippered tread of the masters as they went whispering upstairs Now through the silence moaned the wind, with rattle of dry leaves eddying, and the thresh- ing of the chestnut boughs.
 Presently rose the old man and drew the curtains from ths window, whereby the shine of the lamp would be visible to the furtherest bend of the glimmering road; returned to his chair, and with his watch on the table under his eye began 8 vigil
 This was an only son that had gone forth and not yet returned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
A Decided Opinion.

The movement to nominate MT. Blaine in spite of himself has undoubtedly be- come very demonstrative and impassioned during the past month, but we still adhere to the opinion that he will not be the can- didate of the Republican party.-New York Sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
What Was. the Matter.

The Republican platform makers of Massachusetts must have had an over load of beans on their disordered stomachs when they put that last structure to- gether.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
Hard Work to Smile.

The leading Republicans are trying to smile, but there is very bitter fight going on among them for the Republican nomination. Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
Indiana Is All Right.

Indiana seems to be all right. Her fif- teen electoral votes will go into the Demo. cratic column in November.-Cincinnati Enuuirer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
An Evil Genus.

Mir. Blaine bids fair to be tho evil genius of the Republican party.-Boston Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
WANTED

To buy for Cash, Furniture, Carpets and House. hold Goods of every description. Money loaned on Personal Property
 SHERIDAN'S 131 South Main St., Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10
Mechanics Hotel.
149 so. MAIN ST.

H,, Furnished throughout. Board and ,o",,es hv inc day or week at reasonable rates. Meals to order at all hours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-10

TO BE coNTIE JED.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

The race which had been arranged be-
tween prominent local roadster and
one from West Liberty to have taken
place on Third avenue this morning foI
pretty fat stakes, did not come off. ow>
ing to interference on the part of the po-
lice.
The contemplated race originated in n
wager between the engineer, Steve Hoo
yer, and G. W. Negus and James Renfro,
Hoover betting that there was a colt in
West Liberty that could down colt in
which Renfro and Negus were Interested.
The Iowa horse is owned by man
named Baldwin, who now claims that the
owners of the Rock island horse were
afraid to enter the contest and that in or-
der to conceal their cowardce, informed
the marshal. Baldwin and Hoover fur
ther aver that after the police interfer
ence they offered to go out to the fair
ground race track and make the race for
from 800 to $500 a side. Mr.. Bald win
feels very much put out at the way things
have f1zzled out, after going to the ex,
pense of bringing his horse here, and he
further charges the Rock Island men with
failure to abide by the stipulations of the
contract wherein it was provided that
the expenses of the visiting horse should
be paid should anything prevent the
Fapn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

At Trinity church. tomorrow, Passion
sunday. Services at 1OA5 a. m, 10 IN
and p. m. At the chapel at $50 and
| Z p. m.
At the Second Baptist church, services
at II a. m. and 7:30 p. M. Sunday
school at $50 p. nj. Rev. G. Washing
ton pastor.
AT the Broadway Presbyterian church,
Rev. w. S. Marquis. pastor, will preach
at 10:45 a. IN. and 7:30 p. IN. Theme in
the morning. Loyalty to Christ"
| Young Peoples meeting at 6:45 p. M.
| Missions in Mexico and Central America,
Mrs. J. r. Mills. leader. Sabbath school
at $40 a. M, DR.. J. W. Stewart. super
intendent.
At the Central Presbyterian church,
Rev. n. B. Meldrum will preach tomor-
row at 1915 a. IN. and 7.30 p. m.
Morning subject: "The Unity and Divin-
ity of the Church of Christ" Evening
sub iect: THE true test of Christianity"
Sabbath school and Bible class at 9:3O a.
m, w. Ii. Hatch. Superintendent. Y.P.
G. E. society at $50 p. IN
At the Twentieth Street Evangelical
Lutheran church the Rev. G. A Men
nicke, pastor. Services at 10 a. m,
Text John. Wilde &c. Thema; "Die
Verneissung Jesu Christi Wahrlich, wah,
Itch ich sage euch, so jemaud mein Wort
wird halten, der wird den Tod NIGHT Sc
hen ewiglich," Service four miles east of
Moline at 2 p. m. Christeulehre at $50
p. m. conducted by the Rev. c. A. Men
nicke.
AT the Christian chapel services at
1915 a. m, preaching by Minister w. ii.
Appellate. Subject for morning: THE
Genealogy of Christ" Evening; cold
Testament Worthless, No. 2: Abraham
and Lot" Sunday school at 9:15 a. m,
F. II. Kaupke, superintendent Mission
Sunday school at 3 p. m. in school Build
ing No. 5. Geo. j. NJ. Coburn, supern>
tendent Young peoples meeting at $50
p. m.
At the First M. E. church, services at
10:45 a. m. and p. m, conducted by
the pastor, the Rev. G. w. Cue.
Morning subject: Burdens and How to
Garry Them" Evening subject The
Eighteenth Anniversary of the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society,"" conducted
by the women of the society. Young
peoples meeting at $3.50 p. m. Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m, j F. Robinson,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna NJ
Carter occurred this afternoon. A brief
service was held at the house on Sixth
avenue by Rev. r. F. Sweet, when the
remains were conveyed to Trinity church,
according to the impressive ritual of the
Episcopal church, The hymns, all ia
vorites with the deceased, were, Just as
| am, Guide me, o, Thou Great Jeho-
yah" and Lead Kindly Light" The
pail bearers were Messrs. Roderick Dart,
G. c. Truesdale, Adair Peasants, E. H l..
Guyer, W. II. Hatch and Maj. II. c..
Connolly. The floral tributes were mag>
Dificent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

Professor Holt, of Boston, of nation al
reputation among musciiins, was pres
vented by the New York snow storm
from presenting the subject of "Vocal
Music in Schools" at the Galesburg meet
ing on Friday evening. Mr.. Housed, Of
this city, was secured to present the sub
ject, and without an hours preparation
he held the crowded court room for fifty
minutes in a manner that secured I'M
stnted commentator. There is ques-
ton whe Their Rock Island hasn't the fin
est instructor in vocal music in the state.
in the person of Mr.. Housed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17
ANOTHER CONFERENCE.


brotherhood Men Discuss the Out-
look at DavrnpOrt---The Sentiment
as Obtained.
| Another important conference of mem,
bers of the Engineers and Firemen s
Brotherhood was held at Davenport last
evening. There were in attendance
brotherhood men from the c., II. |. "
p, c.. B. & @, c., NJ. " st. p, A, T.
other lines. A distinguished guest was
]. ]. Hannshan, of Chicago, vice grand
master of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
| tive FIremen, and ranking next to Grand
Master Sergeant. Thirty delegates were
present The object of the meeting was
to discuss the situation of the strike on
the c.. b. & @. and A, It. & s. F., to
obtain the sentiment of brotherhood men
on other roads as to the present strike,
and to discuss the outlook for involving
other roads in the pending tie up,
The sentiment was unanimous in the
support of the men in the present troub-
les and the feeling seemed to be that the
brotherhood men still employed in various
parts of the country would contribute to
the maintenance and support of the
strikers if they are obliged to remain out
until doom's day and carry on and ex-
tend the strike until the men are VIC
tOrious no matter to what extent it leads.
One of the speakers remarked, "all oyer
this land wherever brotherhood divi
sion existsbe, it of engineers or fremen,
sympathy and God>speed goes out to the
men in the strike with the Burlington |
system. We are like cask of powder.
all that is needed is the fuse to cause
such an explosion as will cause every
railroad in this country to shudder".
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

Beardsley Camp, 10, Sons of Veter-
ans, has received official notification from
Col. F. McCrellis of Chicago, commando
ing the Illinois division, Sons of Veter-
ans, that the sixth annual encsmpment
of the department of Illinois will, be held
in Rock Island June 25 and 80 next.
The last encampment was held at Peoria.
and the matter of locating the ne one
was then left with the executive GERS
of the division
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

One of Davenport's lovers of aquatic
sports is inventing what might be called
water bicycle. Two long cigar shaped
boats, eighteen feet long and eight inches
square, are placed about four feet apart
with braces across. Over the center is a
seat similar to a bicycle, the treadles OPP,
crate a shaft which rune n eight inch
propeller and the handle | II works the
rudder. 1t is expected that the machine
will make six miles an hour with ease.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

The Woman's Foreign Missionary so-
ciety of the First NJ. E. church has
planned an interesting programme for its
eighteenth anniversary in the First NJ, E
church tomorrow evening. There will
be an essay, "Our Eighteenth Birthday
by Mrs. G. w Cue; reading, "Watch4
man, What of the Night'" by Mrs. G. B.
Kinyon; essay, Bombay" by Mrs. P. A
Cool; reading, my Becky's Conversion,
by Mrs. E. W. Hurst; memorial of Mrs
J. w. Spencer, by Mrs. NJ. NJ Sturgeon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

Dixon for the nomination of township
collector, subject to the decision of the
democratic clty.township convention.
Dixon is a lifelong democrat, is thor
olghly competent. and the announcement
of his candidacy will be an incentive 10
his friends to make renewed exertions to
insure his nomination. He would make
strong canvas and competent and salts
factory officer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17
THE MARKETS.

/
| CHICAGO. Maich 10
,,, eo Ha"S t1uaS Iuo'a'io,S "ere -
Ian w. , W. : ny: openeu .'.to' cl o
ou"e, olei'eu l'S4ssI e'oseu 1sc,
Suy' oPeheu ,|4c' CLOSED ttsc' Iorh-No'
LAY, oienea oIosC' e'Useu oo,solc; June opened
| Si,4cr cIoseu oo1sc' july opened olssc' closed
| S 80 nc W. NAY, "Peneu 'lzsc' cosed
ysoi1, June ulon oa orc Sloseu oo1sc' july
SIeHeu nnu e'os.a "o14I ioIk-May opened
e''''I 'V,sa' 'uuo, 3pe s anu cioSe1
SSrc,,/s i'u-H"S' 'Poneu S"O''s CLOSED
S 500, mi. ,,..,... -...,
1--we olock Ems Union STOCK yards report the
| opened fairly active but prices 566lOc lower;
light grades, S5.OOdpb.sO; rough packing, $500
Gg5,l5 mixed lots, S5l0a53O heavy packing
and shipping lots, S520@545. Cattle-Market
weak; Toe lower: ba,eyes AZ 25515 "a: hulk Al on
0t 40. cows 40 tOG1 a M. stocLer, 60 o5c, IN
Sbaen.sIo,y' 'natiSas "a On e. ,,St,,,,,s
q !, - %. - g. 80 90 @'' "'''ho
S'''Se'o'' MINUS So'oo0oVo'
Produce: Butter Fancy Elgin creamery, 20
&c per n; fancy dairy, 230sic; packing stock.
1870 lie. Eggs-Fresh laid l9taOc per dog; ice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

This spring with your blood full of i'm
purities, your digestion impaired, your
appetite poor, kidneys and liver torpid,
and whole system liable to be Frustrated
by disease-but get yourself into good
condition, and ready for the changing
and warmer weather. by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t stands unequaled for
purifying the blood, giving an appetite,
and for general spring medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

Having been troubled with throat af-
lection for 10 years. and having been I'M
der the treatment of some of the best
physicians, without experiencing any re-
lief whatever, concluded to try DR.,
Bulls Cough Syrup. first dose re-
lieved and twenty-five cent bottle cured
me. G. T. WAMBLING,
334 Fayette Street, Baltimore, Md.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

No one by merely conversing with a
fish ever succeeded in drawing him out.
Merely conversing with Warmers Log
Cabin Plaster would not draw out the
pain in the back, but an application of it
would give relief at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

The policemen of the country say they
will make no reduction in their clubbing
rates to anarchists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17
TELEPHONE TALKS.
An Unknown Voice Discusses Poll
tics.
- 1me or the Candidates Overhauied--
Animated Times and Abundance of
Fun PrOphesied.

"Give me 1145"
"You have that number" was the re-
spouse to ferocous ringing OF the AR
GUS telephone last evening.
The ARGUS officer
Yes"
II have question to ask, and that is
If the Hon. Pat. O'Mara is a dark horse
for states attorney and whether he really
intends to be acandidate,
1--WE don't know about Mr.. O'Maras'
color, but he is certainly a candidate
"Well which ticket is he working for
this Year, II is so long since l have
heard of him that | am prompted in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

making this inqui-
ry. Let's see, he
was nominated fol
the same Office -four
years ago, and he
declined to run.
He has apparently
changed his mind
since then. | don't
believe It's policy
to nominate Pat;
he is likely to
throw the honor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

Mr.. Albert Wilson offers his residence,
No. 722 Eighteenth street, for sale at a
bargain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17
L vi VI ollNls
QUINCY MCNEIL.

| "A good combination
| Yes, but you do not seem to compre
bend the strongest feature. 1t knocks
| the bottom out of that court house ring
talk. May not be so well for you folks,
| but it is the ticket to win so all Other
aspiring candidates may as well hang
| their harps on weeping willow and
cease their lullabies"
care you representative republican,
Il am, live in Moline, voted for both
Morris and Morgan for sheriff, and for
Entrikin for states attorney. l under>
stand, nevertheless that Boss Wells has
already commenced doctorlng up his can
didates, and that his orders are that 10
Haas shall be rubbed down three times a
day. and allowed nothing stronger than
apple cider, while the unob5trusige
'O'Mara' is to be fed on goats milk from
this until after the convention meets?"
as that all?"
81 have one question to ask and then
will shut off. 1t is this. Had not the
republican party better advertise for can
didates for states attorney in the Fourth
ward at Rock Island2"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

TliANsFEHS.
15-Rlchard Wright to R. G, seren,
WI sw4, 2S. 10, 2e. So, 800
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

There are 10l prisoners in the Wash
ington territory penitentiary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-03-17

back in the face of his supporters, turn
his coat inside out and when the next
municipal election comes round. pose as
a crazy quilt candidate for city attorney.
1t appears to me that the political Saliva
ton army under Boss Wells csptaIncy is
going to yield good crop this year-of
candidates. understand Nell Follett IS
coming down for circuit clerk. Mo-
line must have something you know
The republicans look with kindly eye
up that way-especially since the last
election. But here is the latest combina-
ton heard discussed, and l believe that
out of the wrangling and iangling of the
coming convention of the faithful in
this county. it will be the winning card.
will read it to you:
For Circuit Clerk.
PARSON MORGAN.
For States Attorney,
NJ. Il. SWEENEY.
For Coroner
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23
What They Got.

Grover Cleyeland-Left.
Mark Twain-A jumping frog.
Motor Keely-Another term in jail.
Murat Halstead-A foreign mission.
henry Watterson-A black-eyed god
des5 of reform.
The New Y DIRK Star-Soid again.
Gov. Hill-Saloon support.
The Democratic Party-WisdOm.
The Republican Party-The big head.
a few more caShiers-Glt for Canada.
Bill Nye-A call 10 lecture.
George Francis Train-Lots-in
Omaha.
Thurman-Ont of Politics.
The GLoBE-1O0O00 more subscribers.
Parneli-Damagc5 from the London
Times.
The Whitechapel fend-Get caught.
Marshal WiIder-Get off a new joke.
Billy FloTence-A new play.
10 Emmett-Get sober.
Lydia Th0mpsOn-A leg not as Shapely
as it once was.
John l.. Sullivan-Thumped. though
we don't know who can do it.
Eli Perkins-Get truthful.
Peaceful in his old age.
Germany-GetO out of Alsace and LOr-
aine.
The Chicago girl-A big foothold.
Ben Harrison-Get there.
St. Paul-An underground conduit.
Mayor Hewitt-Mad at the news
papers.
Every Democratic officeholder-Get
bOunrpdl
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23

Inc 1OlloNlnS II the report Vi Supt.
Cochran, OF r. G. Dun & Co.'S CONNER
cial agency, on the state of trade in St.
Paul for the first six months of 1888:
Trade for the first nalf year just ended
shows an increase in ali lines from IL 10 10
per cent over the corresponding period of
last year. The expectations. however,
were not fully realized, owing to an I'M
usually severe winter and late and wet
spring. Although mercantile collections
have, in the main, been unsatisfactory dur
ing the past season, general Improvement
is noted. and the casualties IN trade have
been comparatively unimportant. Special
advices from nearly every part OF the Nor h
west indicate promise for more than or
binary good crop, and for which ali the con-
dlions at this time appear to be most favo1a-
BILE. a large influx of immigration contin-
ues TO flow in this direction. and is rapidly
filing up the rich territory remain
ing unoccupied. New towns are spring
ing up throughout the Northwest, and build
ing operations, both for dwelling and bust
ness purposes are steadily increasing. The
opening of the Sault route gives fuller COM
municatiOn with the Eastern markets, supe-
rior facilities for grain transportation TO tide
water, AMI has resulted IN reduced and
more satisfactory freight tariff. All the indi-
cations seem TO point 10 an extent of material
prosperity rarely equaled in any section or
under any circumstances. The twin cities
are the natural and legitimate sources of sup
ply for over + 5000 square miles Of coun-
try which is rich in agricultural and mineral
resources, 1t becomes apparent, therefore.
why real estate values are steadily advancing
aud Eastern capital continues flowing into
this section for safe investment The manu-
featured products III this city, although of
recent origin find their way into every state
in the Union On the whole. the outlook
from this section of the Northwest could not
well be more promising.
To this Supt. Cochran now adds:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-23

into West st. Paul, the Northern
Pacific depot and the railroad develop
ment OF the West side leyee.
GENERAL.
How many railway companies are
there in the United States Is sometimes
asked. but is not readily answered. The
number of corporations represented by
the railway mileage in operation June
so, 1888. is stated in the interstate com
merce commissions report at 1.23l, but
50 many companies are controlled and
operated by others that the whole num-
Der OF corporations making report of
operations at that date was 665. How
many other companies represent rail
ways under construction or projected is
difficult to say, but they aggregate many
hundreds, The United States census
Of June. 1850, gave the total number Of
railway corporations in the country as
1866.
EARNINGS.
The returns Of net earnings for Sep
TENDER Oh seventy-eight roads show a
loss of $1,100,090, or over Z per cent.
The returns for a larger number Of
roads, ninety in all. for nine months
ending with September, show a loss Of
S9,9iJ, 500. or about per cent. Yet these
are not among the worst, but among the
best OF the roads In number but
small part Of the railroad system, their
reported gross earnings We're nearly
half the total for all the roads in the
country last year. and their net earnings
were little over half the entire net
earnings. If there has been no greater
loss on the remaining roads, the net
earnings of the entire system have been
cut down about $20,000,G0O for nine
months, or at the rate of So, 100000 for
the year, while the aggregate of divi-
dendS paid last wear was only 800, 900 900.
MILEAGE.
The railway mileage Of the United
States, says the Railway Age, on June 80,
1883, is estimated in the report of the
interstate commerce commission as l52,
Isl miles, OF which 2,213 miles are cred
tied to the first six months OF the year.
These figures are somewhat too small.
The mileage of the country at the end
Of 1887, according to Poor's Manual, was
1892 miles, and our records showed
1881 miles of track laid in the first six
months of the present year, which
would bring the total mileage June 80
up to 1928, and this is doubtless short
of the actual figures. As, however, the
report processes to give only mileage
completed and brought into operation"
in the six months, while our figures are
intended to give all track laid, whether
then pat into operation or not, the diff
ference is not unaccOuntable, and the
commissions figures just issued in eff
feet substantiatc the accuracy of the
statement made in these columns five
months ago. 81