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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20
THE EVANS CASE.
Trial OF the Carbon Cliff Fire Fiend
The Case Goes TO the Jury.

Trial OF the Carbon Cliff Fire Fiend
The Case Goes to the Jury.
The afternoon session of court in the
Evans trial yesterday was occupied prin-
cipsllY with medical expert testimony as
to the insanity of Evans. To lay the
foundation for the expert evidence John
SilYis, the turnkey at the Jail, detailed the
conduct of the defendant since his incar
ceration. At first his conduct was nat
ural. his appetite normal. he slept well
and conversed with his fellow prisoners
in natural sensible manner, though was
rather reserved. About three weeks ago,
or about the time the grand jury met, sud
denly, within day or two, his whole de-
mesnor underwent change; he became
wild, his eyes staring, he declined to talk.
did not know where he lived or his name,
or his father or mother, and at times
would be violent. and from that time to
this such has been substantially his
status.
Drs. s. c. Plummer, G. G. Craig, G. L.
Eyster and Calvin Truesdsle were in turn
called by the state and stated that upon q
personal examination of the defendant,
they were of the opinion that the defend
ant was sane. A hypothetical question in
volving what Mr.. Sturgeon claimed were
the facts in the case was put to each
and they testified that in their opin.
ion the defendant was sane and
feigning insanity though admitting
on cross examination that it was pos
sible they might be mistaken. To
the hypothetical question formulated by
Mr.. McEniry and embodying the facts as
claimed by the defense. all the doctors,
but DR.. Truesdale, said that they would
still consider him sane the latter, how
ever, said that such facts would raise
doubts in his mind as to bis sanity. DR..
Craig intimsted that one important ele,
ment in determining the question of his
insanity was the apparent fact that the
change in his conduct occurred after the
session of the grand Jury. and stated that
with a motive to escape punishm ent it
was natural to expect such feigned con-
dition.
After this medical testimony, the peo.
pie called Willard Sullivan. Flemming
Evart, ST., Lou Goblin. Sharp Silvis. Jr..
Geo Holland, Flemming Eyart. Jr,
Stephen Miller and VIM. Way. by whom
it WAS proposed to prove that there was
nothing in the conduct of the defendant
heretofore from which an inference OF
insanity could be drawn. But as not a
single one of them knew the defendant
intimately or saw him. other than only
casually, the evidence fell fiat. and was
instituted really to show that there Is a
feeling in the community at Carbon Cliff
which desires the removal of Evans from
it.
This morning George ", Gamble, the
circuit clerk, was called to testify as tc
the conduct of the defendant when ht
was srraigned in court to show that the
defendant at that time could talk nstur
ally, and that his conduct since has beer
simulated.
The case went to the Jury at 1890 to-
| dsy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20
Death or Thomas shea.

At noon today Thomas Shea died at
his home, 2106 Second avenue. His
daughter, Mrs. Micheal Brennan, was
buried last Tuesday, and it is thedght
her death FASTENED his demise. He was.
born in the County Tipperary, Ireland.
over 76 years ago and has been in this
country and this city many years. He
was we'll known and leaves q widow,
three daughters and two sons. one of the
latter being in California The funeral it
is expected will take place Monday
morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20
THE ORDER OF TONIGHT.

The grand procession under charge OF
CAPTAIN J. M. Besrdsley. chief marshal,
and Mai. L. NJ. Buford, adjutant, will
form at Sperc Ger square at 8 O'Clock sharp
right of column on Twentieth street in
the following order:
Chief marshal and aids.
Platoon of police.
Bleuer's brass band
Flambeau club. :,
n i Robin son, the only surviving MEMBER OF
tho original Hennepin canal cOmmieelon
William Nice onochie mayor, and William JACK
son. president Of the citizens Improvement asso-
ciation, and ea- Mayors E. P Reynolds and Henry
Carse in carria ges.
Civic OIL gani .ations.
Citizens.
Behl's band.
Volunteer organizations.
Floats with fireworks.
Drum CORDS
TIE LINE OF MARCH.
From Second avenue south to Third
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20
River Ripleta.

The Musser came down with sixteen
strings of logs.
The Pilot and Verne Swain came down
and returned up stream.
The stage of the water was $40 a,
noon; the temperature at the bridge So
The F. G. A. Denkmann brought down
eight strings of logs and went back fol
more.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20

Wsnted-A practical farmer and his
wife-a good housekeepcr. Enquire at
this Office or at 1928 Fifth avenue, Rock
Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20

Most complexion powders have q vul-
gar glare. but PozzoTs is true beautifi-
er. whose effects are lasting.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20

Hoods Ssrsapsrilla has a steady in
ereasing popularity. which can only be
won by an article OF real merit. Give it
trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-20

Call and see the hand carved bed room
suites at Holbrook's, Davenport.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
mo. l34.1


A N ORD1NANCE-AUTH THE
n grading, paving and curbing OF Craig
street, from Center avenue to south line of the
Aspinwall property.
Whereas, 1t appears by the petition and affi-
davit on file in the Office of the Clerk of Coun-
ellis that one-third IN interest of the owners of
property fronting and aburting upon the said
street have petltioned the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the grading, paving
and curbing of the same; therefore,
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pit;sburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief Of the Department of Public Works be,
tise in accordance with the acts of Assembly of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg relating
thereto and regulating the same for proposals
for the grading, paving and curbing OF Craig
street, from Center avenue to south line of the
Aspinwall property. the contract therefor to be
let IN the manner directed Dy the said acts of
Assembly and ordinances. The cost and ex-
pense OF the same to be assessed and collected
IN accordance with the provisions of an act of
Assembly OF the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania. entitled IAN act relating to streets and
sewers in cities of the second class" approved
the 10th day Of May, a. D. 1889.
Section 2-That any ordinance or part of
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
sosfar as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into a law in Councils
this 9th day of October. A. ID. 1890
II. P. FORD. President of Select Council.
Gil. GEO. L. HOLIDAY, President of Com
mon Council. Attest: E. j. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors office, October 80, 1890. Approved:
OsTERMAIER. Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book vol. ., page SAG,
Both day of October, A. d. 1890
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
mo. 1911

A N NCE-AUTHORIZING THE
n grading paving and curbng of Woolslayer
alley. from Main street to Friendship avenue
Whereas, 1t appears by the petition and affi-
davit on file In the office of the Clerk of Coun-
ellis that one-third in interest of the owners of
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitiOned the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the grading. paving
and curbIng of the same; therefore,
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common COun-
ellis assembled, and it Is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of rhe same, That the
Chief of the Department OF Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise, in accordance with the acts of Assem-
bly, OF the Commonwealth of PENNSYLVANIA and
the ordinances of the said City of Pittsburg re-
lating thereto and regulating the same, for pro-
posals for the grading, paving and curbing of
Woolslayer alley, from Main street to Friend
ship avenue, the contract therefor to be let IN
the manner directed by the said acts of Assem-
bly, and ordinances.
The cost and expense of the same to be as
sessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions of an act of Assembly of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled IAN act
relating to streets and sewers in cities of the
second class" approved the 18th day of May,
A. d. 1889.
Section 2-That any ordinance or part of or
dinance conflicting with the provisions of this
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
SO tar as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into a law in Councils
this 9th day of October. A. d. 1890.
Attest: GEO. BOOTH. Clerk of Select Coun-
Gil. GEO. L. HOLIDAY, President of Com
mon Council. Attest: E. j. MARTIN, Clerk
of Common Council.
Mayors Office, October 30. 1890 Approved:
H. /. GOURLEY, Mayor. Attest: ROBERT
OsTERMAIER, Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book. vol. ], page
543, 30th day of October. A. ID. 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
mo. 1871


A n ORD1NANCE-AUTH THE
"A grading. paving and curbing Of Ward
street. from Bates street to Mckee place.
whereas, 1t appears by the petition and affi-
davft on file in the office of the Clerk of Coun-
ellis that one-third in interest of the owners of
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitioued the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the grading, paving
and curbing of the same; therefore
Section BE it ordained and enacted by the
city OF Pittsburg, in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same. That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to adj
vertise. in accordance with the acts of Assem-
bly, OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
the ordinances of the said city of Pittsburg re-
lating thereto and regulating the same, for
proposals for the grading, paving and curbing
OF Ward street, from Bates street to Mckee
place, the contract therefor to be let in the
manner directed by the said act Of Assembly
and ordinances. The cost and expense of the
Same to be assessed and collected in accord
ance with the provisions of an act of Assembly
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania entI-
tied IAN act relating to streets and sewers in
cities OF the second Glass;" approved the 18th
day of May, a. ID. 1889.
Section 2-That any ordinance or part of ordi-
nance conflicting with the provisions Of this
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
so far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into law IN Councils
this 9th day of October A. d. 1890.
Attest: GEORGE BOOTH, Clerk of Select
Council; GEO. L. HOLIDAY. President of
Common Council. Attest: E. j. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors office, October CO. 1890. Approved:
H. l. GOURLEY, Mayor. Attest: ROBERT
OSTE2MAIER Mayors Clerk
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol Z page 54S,
Both day of October, A. d. l59U.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
I'M. 1871


A N ORDINANCE-AUTHG THE
n grading. paving and curbing OF Carver
street from ST. Andrews street to Larimer ave-
nue..
davit on file IN the office of the Clerk of Coun-
ellis that third in interest of the owners of
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitioned the Councils of said city
to enact an ordinance for the grading, paving
and curbing of the same, therefore,
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief of the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to ad-
vertise in accordance with the acts of Assem-
bly, OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
the ordinances of the said city of PIttsburg re-
latng thereto and regulating the same for pro-
posals for the grading, paving and curbing of
Carver street from St. Andrews street to Larl-
mer avenue, the contract therefore to be let in
the manner directed by the said acts of Assem-
bly, and ordinances.
The cost and expense of the same to be
assessed and collected in accordance with
the provisions of an act Of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled IAN
act relating to streets and sewers in cities of
the second class" approved the 10Th day of
May A. d. 1859.
Section 2-That any ordinance or part of
ordinance conflicting with the provisions of
this ordinance be and the same is hereby re-
Ordained and enacted into law in Councils
this 9th day of October, A. d. 1890.
H. P. FORD, President Of Select Council
G L SerP rssdsel Sf seesf ct
Common Council. Attest: e. j. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council
Mayors office. October 3d. 1890. Approved:
H; L GOURLEY, Mayor; Attest: ROBERT
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol 7, page 547,
Both day of October. A. ID. 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
YOUNG FOLKS WORK.
Rev. F. r. Farrand Points Out the
Aims of the Christian Endeav0r.
GROWTH OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Over Seventy Thousand Souls Converted
Through 1t in Year.
OTHER SERMONS FROM CITY PULPITs

Rev. F. e. Farrand, pastor of the South
side PRESBYTERIAN Church, who will deliver
one of the addresses of welcome before the
fourth annual convention of the Christian
Endeavor societies tomorrow, preached last
evening to a large congregation on
the aims and objects of the society.
Mr.. Farrand introduced his subject by
saying: "The strongest years of our man.
hood should be devoted the more zealously
to the service OF God. By the youth is not
meant the period of childhood, but young men
and young women in the full flower of youth
and all in the prime and vigor OF life. Most of
the Bible characters are introduced IN their
strong Young manhood; Joseph. Joshua, David,
Daniel, all the apostles, Luke, Mark, Paul and
Christ himself.
"God has opened wide the door for the proper
development of our young men and women in
the organization known as the Young Peoples
Societies of Christian Endeavor. Some say the
church has afforded all the opportunity for
needed growth and work l affirm that it has
not. God made the church and gave to 1t the
great principles that undeTlie its activities, but
He left it to the wisdom of men to plan and
direct the working out OF these principles
as to method. The demands upon the
church are greater to-day than ever.
By reason of wider opportunities, more general
GRAFTON, and the young are more capable of do
ing the work that used to be thought d only
for older people. The young have demanded
way OF escape from the stereotyped methods of
the past by which their best strength can be
developed and put forth. The Young Peoples
Society meets this demand. 1t was begun by
a New England minister less than
decade ago. Little did he know then
TO what a revolution in church methods it
would lead him. From a single branch 1t has
gr 5wn to an enormous body, with member
snip Of over 100000. and is rapidly increasing.
In the past year j. 34l societies have been organ
ized and over lS5, coo members received.
"ihe Y. P. S. c. L. is an organization in
which the young and active strength of the
church may gird itself for the battle of life and
work of the church, before it gets too old anu
worn to do it, 1t is designed especially for
grown people. 1t is most loyal to the
church, having for motto For Christ and
the Church. 1t is well organized, and therein
lies the secret of its success. 1t puts strength
into every department of Christian work. 1t
helps the tInid to be bold for Christ and trains
the young convert. however young In years,
for active service. 1t is ORGANIZED Tor the I'M
converted as well as the converted. its men,
bership being active and assoc ate. From the
latter over 10000 joined some evangelical
church during the past year."
Mr.. Farrand closed with an earnest appeal
for the young in his congregation to get into
the organization.
There were several other sermons preached
on tie same subject in various churches yes
terday and last evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
THE Y. M. G. A. CONVENTION.
What the East End Delegates Think of the
Gathering.

What the East End Delegates Think of the
Gathering.
Members of the East End Young Mems
Christian Association gathered in force,
yesterday afternoon, at their rooms, Penn
avenue and Ellsworth street, to hear the re-
ports of the delegates who were sent to the
recent State Convention of the Association
at Danville. The convention lasted from
October % to 26, and was the largest ever
held in the State, there being $40 delegates
in attendance.
The delegates who went from the East
End Association to the convention were Sec
retary W. r. Taggart, w. j. Moore, j. &.
Henderson and r. n. Richards. Mr.. Tag
CART presided, and after devotional exercises
Mr.. Moore told what manner OF convention
the gathering at Danville was. He said
that some OF the most prominent business
and professional men in the State were in
attendance. The convention was OF great
benefit to the association, and it lent all Its
efforts to the main object for which they
were banded together the salvation Of
young men and the best means of bringing
them within the fold. One OF the features,
he said, of the gathering was the presence of
45 Indian members of the association from
the school at Carlisle. As far as his own e1-
perience went be believed that the great
need was closer study of the Bible by
members of the association.
Addresses in a similar vein were made by
the other delegates, all of whom believed
that the good effects of the convention wopld
be felt throughout the State.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
PITTsBURPs NEXT CONVENTION.
The Fraternal Congress to Meet Here in
Short Time.

The Fraternal Congress to Meet Here in a
Short Time.
The Fraternal Congress will meet in Pitts
burg about the middle OF this month. 1t is
composed of five representatives from the
various secret beneficial societies, and their
work is to look after the Legislatures in all
the States, and see that no laws are passed
that will interfere with the insurance feat
ures of the societies.
Such organizations as the ROYAL Area
mum, A. o. U. W., Heptasophs, Select
knights and knights of Honor are repre-
sented in the congress. Mr.. c. G. Will, of
this city, is the local member who is look
ing after the interests of the Heptasophs.
The jealousy OF the big insurance COM
panies against these minor organizations
has made the congress necessary, the men,
bers of the latter claim. The insurance men
insist that these societies are nothing but
insurance companies, and as such should
come under the insurance laws of the State.
An attempt was made at the last Legisla-
ture to pass bill taxing the assets of ali
these secret societies, but it was defeated.
Delinquent Tax Collector Ford worked hard
to knock out the bill. At that time he
made the point that the secret beneficial Or
CARNATIONS were not conducted for revenue,
but to help the poor men who couldn't afford
to insure in the regular companies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
OFFICIAL-PITTSBURG.

davit on file IN the Office of the Clerk Of Coun-
ellis that one-third in interest of the owners of
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitioned the Councils OF said city
TO enact an ordinance for the grading, paving
and curbing of the same; therefore,
Section l-Be 1t ordained and enacted by the
city OF Pittsburg, IN Select and Common COun-
ellis assembled and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
Chief OF the Department of Public Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to adver-
tise,Nin accordance with the acts of Assembly
OF the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances OF the said city of Pittsburg relat-
ing thereto and regulating the same for pro-
posals for the grading, paving and curbing OF
Broad street from Highland avenue to Negley
avenue, the contract therefor to be let in the
manner directed by the said acts of Assembly
and ordinances
The cost and expenses of the same to be as
sessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions of an act of Assembly of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania entitled, AN act
relating to streets and sewers in cities of the
second class" approved the 10Th day of May,
A. d. 1889.
Section 2-That any ordinance or part of
ordinance conflicting with the provisions of
this ordinance be and the same is hereby re-
nance.
Ordained and enacted into a law in Councils
this 9th day of October. A. D. 1880.
H. P FORD, President of Select Council.
Attest: GEORGE BOOTH. Clerk of SelecI
Council. GEO. L. HOLIDAY. President of
Common Council. Attest: E. j. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors office, October 30, 1890 Approved: n.
l: GOURLEY. Mayor. Attest: ROBERT OS-
TERMAIER, Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. !, page 544,
Both day of October. A. d. 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-03
THE RIDDLE OF LIFE.
Strength That Must Come From Faith In
God.

Strength That Must Come From Faith in
God.
Rev. George T. Purves, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, last night delivered
sermon, taking for his subject "Samson's Rid
die" The idea that he sought to convey was
that life is struggle and that out of this strug-
gle comes the strength that is necessary to
overcome the temptations of life, Samsou's
strength came from his faith in God. He
argued that success is reached by strife and
toll and, that after ALL difficulty was mans best
friend.
The same was true as to moral difficulties
and he believed that temptation had a divine
mission among men. Man is made strong by
his resistance to temptation. He did not mean
that people should place themselves in the way
Of temptation. hut that when it came they
should resist it with all their power. That is
the riddle of life with which all should wrestle
There are many in this sinful world who testi-
fy that they never knew the reality of life un-
til in the agony of their suffering they had ap.
pealed TO God and obtained the needed
strength. SamsoD's riddle is the riddle of life
now as it was then-faith in GOD.