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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-11
FRATERNAL GREETINGS SENT.

In accordance with the letter, which was
received with storm of applause, che fol-
lowing cablegram was sent to Prof. Hoefer
Leoben, Austria: "InternationaI session oi
German, British and American engineers
and metallurgists sends greeting to Tunner
and Leoben."
Sir Lowthian Bell said he had much
pleasure in seconding the resolution. II
had the pleasure of making the Professors
ACQUAINTANCE many years ago" continued
Sir Lowthian, land since that time we have
kept up correspondence. A more affec-
tionate friend l never met in my life. Mr..
Frederick Siemens also supported the reso-
luton in few brief words.
Mr.. Gilchrist, in seconding the resolution.
said that the name of Gruner would be re-
vered by metallurgists Tor all time. In his
writings were found great truths clearly ex-
pressed. Sir William Siemens was one of
the most versatile inventors the world has
seen. Sidney Gilchrist Mlmas, who without
having read the writings of Gruner or the
blue book OF Snetus, in part discovered how
steel could be. nroduced on the Bessemer
aud Siemens from phosphoric pig furnaces,
and who, IN conf junction with bis cousin,
Percy c. Gilchrist. worked out the common
coal part OF the process, aided by MANY
friends such as Edward Martin and others
were worthy Of being named in conjunction
with him."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-11

Continued on Tenth Page,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
Duvalrs. and Pine Bluff and Little Rock

Duvalls, and Pine Bluff and Little Rock,
and constructing redoubts at Little Rock.
He served as assistaH. engineer
in the repairs at Fort Washington, Md,
June 10 to Dec. II, 1865, and on exam
nation of the levees Of the lower Missis-
sippi from Dec. 12. 1865 to April 81,
1866, and from that date to May 80 he
made a survey for the extension of the
U. s. capitol grounds. He served on the
improvement of the harbors of Lake
Michigan from June o, 1856. to Noy. 10,
1868. He was in command of an en-
gineer company at Willet's Point. N. Y,
from Nov. 10. 1853. to June %, 1874.
He was assistant engineer of repairs Of
the Louisville and Portland canal and the
improvement of the falls of the Ohio at
Louisville from June 81. 1874, to Nov.
%, 1877. He was assigned to works
under the supervision of Maj. Weit>
Eel at Detroit, Nov. %. 1877,
and remained there until Oct. 1. 1873.
being in temporary charge the last seven
months of his time there. He came to
Rock Island in June. 1879, succeeding
Col. Farquhar, and has been in charge of
river improvements north of the Des
Moines rapids since.
When he is not out of the city on in>
spection of works under his charge, Maj.
Mackenzie may always be found hard at
work at his desk on the second floor of
the building at the corner of Nineteenth
street and Second avenue, and while he
devotes himself closely to the affairs I'M.
der his charge. he is always approachable
and the visitor never leaves without
cordial reception, and such information as
he can consistently impart is always
cheerfully given.
Maj. Mackenzie's assistant in river
Improvement work is Capt. C w. Dur
ham. while the superintendent are Capts.
w. A. Thompson, J. D. Dushsne and j.
c. McElherne. Messrs. II. Bosse and A.
Stibolt are draughtsmen, while Messrs. F.
B. Martin and r. s. Blakemore constitute
the clerical force. Capt. Meigs is in
charge of the civil engineers office at
Keokuk under Maj Mackenzie's super
peryisiOn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

One IF the most important Offices un
der government supervision on the upper
Mississippi is that of Maj. Alex Macken'
zie. in charge of river improvements from
Minneapolis to Keokuk, as whatever is
done in the improvement of navigation on
the tart Of natures great highway
comes under the majors direction and
through his recommendation. Whatever
Is accomplished from year to year in the
way of perfecting navigation of the Mis-
sissippi is always read with interest
everywhere. and the past season has
probably been as marked in this direc-
ton as any in recent years. as the records
in Maj. Mackenzie's hands show. The
ARGUS is, through the courtesy Of the
major and his assistant, Capt. Durham,
enabled to present a review of the work
sccomr lished.
The large plant on the upper Mississ
ippi belonging to the government, was
kept busy during the season, and in add,
ton five contracts were let for the con,
struction of dams and shore projections
FROM ST. PAUL TO PRESCOTT.
10 this stretch of thirty-two miles of
river. work was carried on under the ap-
proved plans at Frencbman's Bar, at Pine
Bend and other points. The improve
ment OF this portion of the rfver is now
nearly completed, and the results are
very satisfactory. The largest boats now
60 through 10 ST. Paul on the loves,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
ROCK ISLAND RAPIDS.

AtCampbell's chain considerable sand
dredging was found necessary at the
head, and the work was performed BY
U. s. dredge No. 1. A large field Of rock
considerably above grade, near the foot
OF the chain, was broken up by the use
of steam drills and dynamite and the rock
was removed by dredge; dam of rip>rar
rock with its crest elk feet above low
water of 1884. was built from Campbell's
island to the main shore at Watertown.
The combined effect OF the works above
mentioned will doubt less be great i'm.
provement In the navigation of the chain.
With view to aiding in the passage OF
the rapids at night system of guide
piers has been designed and located.
These piers. which are to carry lights at
night, are to be built Of sufficient strength
to resist the action of ice. and located 30
as to form no obstruction. Nine of these
piers we've built in 1889. eight of which
are above Hampton and one on Camp
bells chain. The entire system will con-
sist of twenty four.
FAIRPoRT TO MUsCATINE.
This piece of river-eight miies-has
been very bad for several years, and con-
siderable work was done for its improves
ment in 1889, under contract with A. j
Whitney. Several closing dams were
built and about 1900 lneal feet of shore
protection. A large additional amount of
work will be needed at an early date.
VICINITY OF KEITHsBURe.
A very bad crossing exists at this local
ity Under contract with A. ]. Whitney,
Whiskey and Huron chutes were closed.
and long wing dam and about $500
feet of shore protection we're built. Cons
siderable more work will be needed here.
BURLINGTON TO MoNTRosE
In this piece of river-thirty- five miles
long--a large amount of work was per.
formed by means of U. 8. plant Above
Ellington a dam across Rush chute was
built, the Otter island dam was raised and
strengthened and about 5000 lineal feet
of shore protection constructed. In the
vicinity of Pontoosuc and Dallas, six
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

water, although before Improvement
work was inaugurated. they were OBJ
liged TO turn back at Redwing or Wi
mona, or, perhaps, even farther down the
river, at anything below a four foot
stage. The business of rafting logs CONS
ing from the river above the falls of st.
Anthony was commenced In 1888, con-
tinued last year, and will undoubtedly
increase as the years go by, and as the
supply from the St. Croix. Chippewa
and Black rivers diminishes. This work
was performed by Z. s. plant entirely.
FROM PRESCOTT TO HEAD OF LAKE PEPIN,
a stretch of twenty-nine miles, consider
able In provements were made at Wharf
boat Bar, Morgan's, above Redwing. and
at the head Of the lake. At the several
points mentioned the channel had been
gradually growing shallower for several
years, and the work was designed to cor
rect this trouble, and it Is believed will
be successful. Smiths Bar, which was
the head of navigation in 1880. about
six miles below PRESCOTT was improved
in that year. and since then has given no
further trouble. Work performed by
Q. s. plant.
READS LANDING TO FOUNTAIN CITY.
In this piece of river-thirty- -four miles
long-work was done under contract
with Il. ]. Whitney and Jacob RIGHT.
man. 1t comprises the Beef Slough re.
eion. formerly 30 difficult to navigate at
low water. Very extensive works have
been built for its Improvement. and they
have proved of great service. as the lum-
bermen will no doubt testify. During
the past season several additional wing
dams we're constructed in the vicinity OF
Wabafha. and some repairs we're made to
the old work
VICINITY OF wINoNA.
A large number of wing-da were
built rear Winona to improve the chan,
mel al that locality. and considerable
work was done at and below Wilde
Landing to improve the two shallow
crossings below that point. 1t is thought
that tie good results of this work. will be
shown the coming season. Work per
formed ny U. s. plant.
| DREsBACH BAR.
The crossing at this bar became very
shoal, and long wing dam of light con-
struct on, was hurriedly run out from the
island shore. 1t seemed to have q good
effect, for there was no more trouble Of
that point during the remainder of the
season. More work will probably be
carried out at this locality in 1890.
| CROOKED SLOUGH.
In this part of the river, which was i'm
proved In 1887, some attention wal
paid to the bank by repairing, strength
ening and extending the shore protec
tons, and a dam Of light construction
was thrown across the mouth Of "Olt
Channel" The good results of the Q
8. work at this locality are manifest.
The west shore protection opposite
Bunker chute, which had been mscl
DANA zed by ice, was thoroughly re
psirei. .,..,
The dam opposite Bellevue was raise'
and strengthened. The channel at thi
point, improved in 1879. was shoaier tina,
usual and some additional work VII
prob, Div be necessary at an early date
only , small portion of the project havin'
lbeen already carried ont.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
Police Points.

James Thompson was held in bonds OF
5000 by Magistrate Wivill this morning
to keep the peace for four months toward
all mankind in general and his wife in
particular. He went to Jail.
John Peterson and John Finnigan were
arrested by Deputy Marshal Long and
Officer Kramer for pa rticipating in fisti-
cuff after the Phoenix dance last night.
Peterson was fined 90 and costs and Fins
nigan's trial occurs tonight.
Benz. Carlton was fined SO and costs for
assault, but fine was suspended and costs
paid.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

wing dams, one closing dam and ,26C
feet of shore protection were put in. The
effect of this work will doubtless be q
great improvement in the crossings al
Drew's Prairie and Pontoosuc.
VICINITY OF FORT MADISON.
Under contract with Patterson Bros.
wing dams. closing dam and about 1a,
600 linesl feet of shore protection were
built. chiefly for the improvement of the
river hmm ediately below Fit. Madison.
1t is hoped and believed that material
good may result.
Appended isa
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES
on the works mentioned above as done
during the past season:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
Ruhscrint,ou Rail-

There will be subscription masquer-
ade ball given by the Rock Island Turner
society Saturday evening, Feb. Is, at
Turner hall, instead of the ball announced
to take place two weeks ago. Those
who wish to subscribe can call at Turner
hall and upon the following committee:
Jacob Rettich, z. NJ. Goepel. Henry
Holdorf, Peter Detlefs, r. Schlehar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

The Island City gymnasts of Rock Isl.
and will give an interesting programme
at the rink Tuesday evening, Feb. 4th.
Admission Is cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
OUR WATERWAYS.
Government Work on the Upper
Mississippi in 1889.
MAJ. MACKENZIE'S DISTRICT.

A Good showing for single season.
nnd What lt Cost-..The snag Boat,
Gen. Barnard--.The Rock Island
kapids.-.Des Moines Rapids and
Dry Notwithstanding About Moi.
Mach enxie, Etc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

Some think there's nothing like fine education,
1t gives to the gifted such eloquent tongues;
But DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the thing in crea-
ton
That knocks into smithers pain in the lungs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

A regularity of Hoods Sarsaparilla is
that while it purifies the blood, it i'm
parts new vigor to every function of the
body.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
Hospital Child Mating.

There will be a meeting of st. Luke's
hospital guild Monday afternoon at
o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. J. M.
Buford. M. c. HOFFMAN, Sec.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01
To Whom N NAV Ooncer,

To Whom II May Concern.
Those who know themselves to be in,
debted to me are requested to call at once
and settle at my old stand.
SWAN YoUNGREN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

1he Gates Have Come.
The gates for the Twenty fourth street
crossing arrived today and will be put In
place the first of the week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-02-01

THE sNAGBoAT GENERAL BARNARD.
The Barnard under command of Capt.
G. W. Durham was employed as hereto
fore between Minneapolis and the mouth
of Missouri river in removing snags,
wrecks, and other distractions. cutting
and pulling back overhanging trees, mark
ing new channels, assisting stranded boats
and barges, etc. Her operations during
the season were as follows
Snags removed. Observation-Disclosures. 500. 30t
Leaning trees pulled back. Observation-Disclosures. Al
Rock ledge removed. ............... .........
Steamboats, and RATS pulled III bars. .-...... II
Miles rum. ..-.-...-.. o,eVt
In addition to above the Barnard was
employed about six weeks in towing
barges for construction work at Crooked
Slough and Cassville. The dredge
Phoenix with snagbost Parke as tender,
removed the wrecks of the Highland Mary
and Archer and q portion of the Mollie
McP,ke. The Psrke in addition to heI
other work. pulled sixty. eight snags and
assisted eleven steamboats,.
THE DIES MONIES RAPIDS CANAL AND DR.,
DOCK.
The canal was open as usual to nsvi'
CATION and was even more essential tt
navigation than heretofore as at no tim,
during the season was the river suffi
GENTLY high to permit the passage o
boats over the lower rapids. The dr.!
dock was completed and has been in sue
cessful operation and will doubtless be .
great service in the future not only to tn
government plant. but also to the entir
CONNER ce of the river.
MAJOR MACKENZIE
In this connection sketch of Ma
Alex Mackenzie's military career will b
read with in terest. He is native
Wisconsin; is q graduate Of West Poir
military academy. where be was cads
from Sept. /. 1850. to June Is, 1854
| and was promoted to first lieutenar
corps of engineers June 10, 1854. b
served during the rebellion as assistar
engineer in the department OF Arkansa
and March 10, 1866. was made captain Il
gallant and meritorious services duriu
the rebellion in making military recon-
] distances Of grounds and works arour
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-11
Stolen Goods.

At the police headquarters is Z
considerable amount of ready-mads
clothing which ha6 been stolen 10y
n gang OF organized burglars in this
city, during the las. few months,
and just recovered by the police.
Below is a copy Of au official in
venrory Of the goods recovered:
One ladies' dark green dress mad,
from ladies' gTos-grain "iadies
CLOTH
One ladies' green plush princess
dress, with steel buttons and astra
clan trimming.
One ladies' black sateea dress
with white flower In goods.
One ladies' black doImsa with
velvet fringe.
One sealsSia plush jacket lined
with dark colored satin.
One pair GENT striped pants, with
New York b. X. buttons Un.
One dark gray chinchills over
coat. with velvet collar.
One brown box overcoat with
check lining.
One black plush ladies' coat, lined
with silk.
One dark brown overcoa,.
The two last articles were ideuti-
fed to-day as having been stolen on
the night Of October 90, from the
residence Of Oscar Hardy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-11
Probate Court.

The following business was dis
posed Of in the Probate Court yes
terday:
In the estate of VIM. Swift; bonds
Of Sarah Swif: snd John Walsh rs
administrators approved.
In the estate Of Geo. w. Thomas:
order made allowing account and
Distribution a. prayed for.
In the estate OF Elizabeth GIea-
son: December alst, 1899, appointed
as time to hear final account and
petition for distribution.
In the estate Of John BroS n;
Tuesday, December 23ri, 1890.
fixed as time to hear petition for
letters Of administration.
In the estate of Matilda J. c.
McCarger; order of publication of
notice 10 creditors male; order ap-
pointing appraisers.
Ia the estate of John Plstts; proof
Of publication of notice to creditors
mate; decree made showing that
due and legal notice 10 creditors has
been given.
In the estate of Robert Y. Smith;
proof Of publication of notice 10
creditors approved; decree made
showing that due and legal notice
20 creditors has been given.
l.. easr q ,-f....taav, ha
cey; order fixing Tuesday, Deeem.
Der -. 1880. az tine to hear petition
for letters of administration.
In the estate OF Christian NJ. BriN-
en-; order OF publication of notice TO
creditors
In the estate Of Martin Brixen;
order OF publication o: notice to
creditors.
In the estate Of Henry Single
ton; Barlow Ferguson appointed
administrator.
Ia the estate Of Hannah Burke;
order u sale Of rial estate made on
petitioner filing a bond in the sum
Of Slio1.
In the estate OF Henry Lewis: or
Ter increasing Widows allowance
to S75 Ter month during the pie. ure
OF the court.
In Tile estate Of John 5. Ba ies;;
Hugh Anderson appointed admin
istrator upon filing a bond in the
sum Of $1,000 and taking the oath
prescribed by law.
In the estate OF Henry Hoskins;
application to change description of
real estate granted.
Ia the estate and guardianship OF
Joseph Milton Allen; +. b. Shoe
bridge appointed guardian on filing
a bond of 5000 and taking the oath
prescribed by law
In the estate Of Herman Hyde;
petition granted as prayed for.
In the estate OF = l.. Sprague;
continued 10 Thursday, Deem
Der 5.
In the estate OF Mary II. Bon
neruid: continued 10 Wednesday,
December l.. 1893
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-11
Extensive Meals.

Nick Jones and Jsck Fat, aiias
John McRae, were befors Justice
Laney today, on the charge Of DC
tsining meals under false pretcnse..
at the 1iyoli restaurant opposite the
Walker House.As Developed ut the
trial. the facts of the case are these.
That "Fat,n alias McRae, went, in
company with Jones, 10 the eating
house mentioned. las. evening,
st the l,tter's solicitation, and that
Jones ordered the meals, and, after
having eaten, informed the clerk
that he had no money.
McRae WAS In the SAME condi-
ton % Jones, financially, 80 they
were both detained until an officer
was sent from the City Hall to arrest
them. The charge agains. Mcf1e,
was dismissed, bit on being
SEARCHED, there was found silver
table forS, concealed In his clothes
stolen from the restaurant 10 which
he WAS Jones' invited guest, so he
was sent back to Jail to await trial
for petit larceny. Jones was SEN
fenced to ten days ut hard labor,
and seemed TO sense keenIy the
wrong he had committed, and lefi
the court room muttering, "the way
Of the transgression Is certainly
harti.v
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-11
Monticello.

Yesterday We received a call from
Brother William +. Hyde, formerly
Of this city, but now of Monticello,
San Juan County. The settlement
Is only three years old, is situated
Mt the east base OF the Blue Noun
flins, and consists Of ten families,
with q prospect Of numerous addi-
tons in tbe sfSiny. Tire soil is rich,
yielding literally in cereals, while
white flint corn can be raised pen
tifully without irrigation. The
water supply is obtained from two
creeks named respectively North
and South Montezuma. There i.
abundance Of cav and fuel timber,
two loaJs Of the latter being obtain
able In n day. Fruit can he raised.
The climate Il temp rate and salu-
brious. The altitude is 1900 feet
above sea level. There are numer-
Gus coal beds In ti;. vicinity await
ing development.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-11
The r. G. W. in Saupete.

The L. 6. w. will reach Ephraim
tomorrow night or Thursday morn
ing, and at the rate they are now
progressing will reach Manti before
the 2ath of this month. The strike
among the tracklayers, which ere.
ated no little excitement, was OF
very short duration, work being
suspended for only one day. The
cause fer the strike was the COM
pauy cutting down the wages
twenty-five certs a day, TO which
the wOrkmen very much objected,
although there was no alternative,
ard they Logan work again after
ole DAYS lay off. The company
have more men at work now than
hefore the strike ami are now laying
track al the rate Of one aud one half
miles n day. Unless the graders
between Ephraim and Manti rush
the catile' the tracklsyers will be
on their heels
Msnti. we think, should do her-
self proud by giving the Railroad
people n grand public reception.
STEPS in that direction, We under
stand. are being taken by the citi'
zens and should receive the hearty
support Of every sne. All hail the
advent Of the Il. q. W.-Senfines
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-11
A Destructive Blaze.

AT 5 O'Clock this morning fire
was di.coterrd In the large mer-
camille establishment. Of CLARK
Brothers at Pleasan. Grove. The
shriil cry OF Fire, fire." rarg out
upon the morning air, and was
passed quickly from house to house,
until soon large crowd Of people
had gathered about the burning
building. anxious ami eager to
lend any assistance within their
power. But the flames spresd
with such rapidiiy in less than
fifteen minutes rs to be beyond
control. A large force Of men and
boys organized into "tthcket
brigade" and worked with almost
superhuman strength to save the
doomed structure with its contents,
but were compelled 20 give up in
despair Contiguous 10 the store
was the Pleasant Grove Opera
House, to which 4 burning ember
was transmitted, ami that building,
w W - -O11 -
encroached upon this, the main
building OF amusement, the people
put forth another efior 10 arrest the
progress Of the fire, but with no avail.
The scenery was taken out, how
ever, alter which nothing more
was done than TO stand by and
watch the buildings burn to the
ground. Nothing was saved from
the store but the ledger and day
book, and the furniture from the
warehouse. \ special TO the NEWS
says the loss ia estimated at 81, 900
10 so, 900. There was but $500
insurance on the buildings. The
fire is supposed to be the work Of an
incendiary. Clark Brothers intend
soon TO erect more handsome and
commoiious edifices on the scene of
the fire. Ia the meanwhile they
will conduct the business in their
branch store in more remote part Of
town.