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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
CEMETERY CENSUS.
A Record OF the Dead as Well rs the
Living 70 be Enumerated I'm the
Forth coming Eleventh Census.

A Record OF the Dead as Well rs the
Living TO be Enumerated I'm the
Forth coming Eleventh Census.
In connection with the forthcomin
eleventh census of the United States q
record of vital statistics is to be enumer-
ated and Mayor McConochie is in receipt
of circular from Supt. Of Census Robert
P. Porter, stating that DR.. John s. Bill
lings, surgeon U. s. A, has been ap-
pointed special agent to collect all the
vital statistics of the United States, in
Guiding data concerning the social condi>
ton of all cities having a population of
10000 and upwards June 1, 1890.
In this connection the municipal
authorities are requested to answer the
following questions:
What is the total number and area of
all cemeteries pertaining to the city?
What number of these are located in
side the city limits. and what is their
total area in acresf
HOW many CcntttTies arc tneIc iusiue
the city limits in which interments are
no longer made, and what is their total
area in acres?
What is the total number of interments
made in all cemeteries to date? i
OF this number, how many inside ppes>
ent limits of the city,
What has been the average yearly nums
Der of interments in all cemeteries for the
past ten years?
What number of these were made in
side city limitsf
Please furnish map Of the city show
ing location of cemeteries, and indicate
those in which interments are no longer
made.
Please furnish copy of the law, or
ordinance. regulating the burial of the
dead
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
Working the Little Cities.

Speaking of the big robbery at Gene
SEQ Sunday night, the Nesos says:
Petersen's dry goods house was burg.
laiized last Sunday night. Goods vsri-
ously estimated as being worth from 81, =
100 to $4,000, was taken. These were
mostly silks. Two overcosts were taken.
tt 9 thieves broke into the store from the
alley, entering the clothing department.
M. French, one of the statesmen, was in
the store on Sunday, so that it is certain
the burglary was perpetrated on Sunday
night, nothing having been disturbed
Saturday night. The tools used in
br saking open the door were from Num-
son & Olson's carpenter shop, the thieves
having broken in there and obtained
tn EN-.
A gang of burglars went through dry
goods house in Sterling. securing over
o. 900 worth of silks. The robbery q,
G,neseo and of Lay & Lyman, in Kewanee
recently, seems to indicate that regular
organized band Of burglars are abroad in
tie state. The Kewanee robbers were
captured in Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
Trio Lodge Installation.

A the regular meeting of Trio Lodge
No. 81, A. F. Il A. NJ. held last night
the following officers were installed:
". MI. Frank Robinson.
Sen. W.-Dsvid j. Sears.
Jun. W.-Lucisn Adams.
Tress.-Henry Burgower.
Sewn. B. Petit.
Chaplsin-James r. Johnston.
AIditor-E P. Pinneo.
Marshal-Manuel M. Briggs.
Sen. Deacon-Oliver Olsen.
Jun. Deacon-A F. Schmidt
Sen. Standardization Perry.
Jun. Steward-E. p. Piuneo.
Tyler-Geo. Foster.
henry Burgower, who was last night
installed treasurer of Trio lodge, has
served in that capacity for the lodge for
twenty-Dine years. this being his thirtieth
installation. The success of Trio is
largely due to his careful management of
its financial interests.
Island City Lodge No. 4. A. o. U. W,
installed the following officers last night;
p. M. wa. A. johnson.
NJ. WIN A. Robb.
F-Chsrles Toenniges.
Sherman Pinkley.
Rec. &C. W. Halves.
G -Chas. Mcdowell.
Fin.-A. W. Tanner.
Recvr.-Jehn Evans.
/. W-Charles Benson.
o W.-R. W. Barth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
Chicago, Burlington s. Quincy B. 3.
DIVISION PASSENGER OFFICE.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. 10. 1885

Rock Island, H., Dec. 10, 1889.
Account of Christmas and New Year q
holidays 1889 1890. the c., B. & @ will
sell excursion tickets on Dec. Gath, 25th,
31st. 1889, and Jan. LIST. 1890, within
distance of two hundred (20O) miles at
rate Of one and one third lowest first
class fare for the round trip.
Tickets limited going passage date OF
sale, return passage, to and including
Jan. 8. 1890. II. D. MACK.
Div. Pass. Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
A Great SLAUGHTER.

Assignees' sale of clothing, hats, caps,
trunks, satchels and gentlemen's furnish
ing goods at the Golden Eagle clothing
house, Rock Island, ILL.,, commencing
Dec. 81, 1889. Goods must be sold fol-
cash for benefit of creditors. Now ID
the time to clothe yourselves. Go before
all the great bargains are gone.
n. P. HULL, Assignee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
Hard GOAL Market.

Crate and egg. 81. so; stove, No. and
nut. 81. 20 per ton, screened and deliv-
cred; 25 cents per ton discount allowed
IL paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES, So per ton. Now 10 the time
to buy. Blacksmiths' coal, coke and
charcoal on hand. E. G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03

Salvation Oil. the greatest cure or
earth for pain, has no equal. Persons
suffering from rheumatism, neuralgia. OF
from cuts. bruises, sprsins, ETC., should
not be without it. Cures are effected IL
an incredibly short time. Price only
twenty-fi cents bottle. For sale BY
all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
Police Points.

Albert Eaton. Davenporter with pu>
gilistic propensities, was fined IS and
costs by Magistrate Wivill last evening
for being too free with his fistic art.
John johnson was assessed So and
costs for intoxication.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03

Mrs. Bower. proprietor Of the two
largest hotels at Townsville, Ga. was
the first white child born in Thomas
county, of which Thomasville is the cap
ital.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
DIED.

H0LLAND-At o. m. Jan. 8, 1890, Susannah
Holland, aged IS years and monthe. The fun
eral viii take place ct the English Lutheran
church chapel Of Augustans collegeJ ss II .. m.
next Sunday.
"Asleeptn Jusus, blessed deep
From which none ever wakes 70 weep"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03

Magnolia, one Of the oldest and most
popular resorts on the St. Johns river,
numbers among its patrons two old gen.
lem en- who have been there every winter
or twenty consecutive years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03

Pimples, boils and other humors are
liable to appear when the blood gets
heated. To cure them, take Hoods sar~
saparilla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03

McIntire Bros. have new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-01-03
weather Forecast.

U. 8. SIGNAL OFFICE,
Washington, d. c., Jan, 8.
For the next "a hours for Illinois:
T air; warmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
WHAT THE WIRES SAY.
A Sharp Fight Near Buffalo Ends
in a Draw.
ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL REPORT.
A Yankee Seal Fisher MoIested
by a Russian Gun Boat.
st. PAUL'S ANNUAL REPORT.
cATTLeMeN COMBINE IN seLF.DEFsNsE
1T WAS A DRAW.
Another Round Would Have Seen One
OF the Contestants Knocked Out.

BUFFALO. NY, Sept l6.-The fight between
Tommy Warren and John Van Heest for $500 a
side came of last night at about midnight in
the vicinity of the state line between New York
and Pennsylvania. IL resulted in q draw. after
eleven rounds had been fought. though the
night was fairly won by Van Heest Charges
were made that the affair was fixed" for
arren TO lose, In order that money could be
made by his friends in betting against him.
Inc night however, was a game and hot one
up 10 the time 1t was called. Warren was sec
onded by HIte Peckham of Buffalo and Frank
hogan OF Bradford and Van Heest was looked
after by Tom Minning of San Francisco and
Iom Clarke OF Philadelphia. Jack Burns of
bradford was the referee. Warren weighed
about ll9 pounds and Van Heest l22 In the
eleventh round the men clinched and fell
warren hung to Vans neck, the latter trying
to get away. but WAS unable to rise. When
TIME for the next round was called Warren
with bis seconds claimed foul. dispute fol-
lowed and general confusion ensued. Van
wanted to fight. but Warren did not. and pulled
on his gloves. though he claimed afterward
the referee ordered HIM to do SO. The referee
then called the contest q draw amid the
groans. hisses and protests OF the spectators.
warren was very grOggy, and another round
would probably have finished him. Van Heest
did not show n mark. and his seconds pro-
nounced II robbery to take the fight away from
him. The fight lasted fifty minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
ST. PAUL.s ANNUAL REPORT.
President Miller Analyses some of the
Traffic Conditions OF the Year.

CHICAGO. Sept I6.-The twenty-sixsh an
nual report OF the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST.
Paul road for the year ending June 20. 1870.
shows gross earnings s26. 4o5. 7os. an increase
Of S9s3,is9 over the previous year; operating
expenses Sl7. .l7S.097. an increase Of s624 ia;
net earnings S9.2S2 6l0. an increase OF sSss 4S6.
The company now owns aud operates 5.656
miles OF railway President Roswell Miller has
this 70 saw: During the past year traffic condi-
nons have been unfayorable. The withdrawal
OF some OF the most important lines from the
Interstate Association deprived the railways of
an influence which. although il could not pre-
vent reductions OF rates. yet exerted . most
wholesome restraint and saved much revenue.
tbs not apparent how.a more effective agree
mont can De devised The conditions which
have led 20 low rates on competitive traffc
have also reduced rates on local traffic through
the operations of the long and short haul
clause OF the interstate law. IL is easy 20 say
that these results can be avoided by simply
obeying the law and maintaining rates Obcdl-
ence 20 the lav will cure some of the evils that
have prevailed. but will not enable inferior
lines 20 compete with superior lines on eyon
terms and secure n sufficient share Of the traffic
70 support them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
RAIN ON THE MOUNTAIN.
The Autumn Capital is not = jolly
Place Today.

CREssoS SrRrSGs, Sept l6-The Presidents
mail today was very light No official business
of importance was transacted. 1t is rainy and
drizzly here todny.
Mr.. George w. Boyd, who arrived here early
this morning, called on the President and ex-
planned to him the features Of the several trips
by rail on which he desired to escort the men,
bers Of the executive family.
Gen. Harrison expressed satisfaction with
the plans as outlined and said he would be
ready to 60 as soon as the weather would per-
NIT
A very severe thunder storm last night
rendered the atmosphere rather damp this
morning, but by midday the clouds had broken
away.
The presidential party will use President
Thomson's private car during the Outings, ;"
and will return to Cresson every night
Tomorrow morning at o'clock the Presi-
dent will receive the GAR post from Tyrone
Pa. Beyond this he has no positive engage
ments
From information received here this morning
it would appear that Congress might get ready
to adjourn somc time next week. If this should
prove true the Presidents plans will be inter-
rupted, as he has been figuring on next week
for running about the country. He says, how
ever, that he must be in Washington for at
loast week prior to adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
hELiUiOtS OBLiQtlTH.
A Hish-Cp Family Turned Down for
Heresy.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept. l6.-The elders OF the
Christian Church at Richmond Ky. have ex-
PEELED from membership l.. l.. Francis and
wife and Miss Cornelia Corneieson for heresy
in believing in the divinity of George Jacob
Schweinfurth. All three of these have been
very active in church work. They are well to
do, educated and refined. They have always
held high social position and have given Iib-
orally to the support of their church. Some
time ago they accepted Schweinfurths doc
trines and joined hls Heaven" at Rockford.
Ill. Then they began to invite members TO ac-
cepr their faith. This Mt once brought out ac-
tive measures against them. Charges were pre-
ferred. and on trial they failed TO appear and
were expelled. Mrs. Francis wrote a lengthy
defense, in which she claimed that her entire
life was according 10 the teachings OF the
Bible, and that IL Is stated that Sclweinfurth' 8
claim has divine sanction. 1t is stated Schwein-
furth Will attempt to start a colony ut Rich
mond, and there are threats OF a serious dis
turbauce in case he attempts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
A CATTLE COMBINE.
The Depression in the Meat Market to
BE Overcome.

CHICAGO, Sept l6.-A local paper says cir
cuiar has been sent out from this city having
for Its object an ASSOCIATION or trust among
cattleinen throughout the United States for
the purpose of controlling the cattle markets.
W. T. Hunter, well-known ranch owner in
wyoming, signs the paper, in which he saws: Il
have over S350,O00 invested in cattle, which
VIII hold over till next year in preference 10
shipping while the markets are at such ruinous
prices. Many wealthy friends standing behind
me with their money are perfectly willing. If
can form an association, to advance
any amount of money 10 help us hold our
own. We can then control the market.
buy and sell when we please and at our price'
dong away with the brokers' commission of 50
cents a hundred, which last year amounted 10
over s5,OoO,OC0. not including S2OO. 900 yardage.
Ii Is charged by the circular that much OF The
depressed condition OF the cattle market is due
to the action of the brokers who handle the
shipments and VINO always give a plausible
story OF why the stock did not bring a fair
price"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
COMING TO WASHINGTON.
A Test Case Over Wisconsin Lands Goes
Against a Railroad Company.

MADISON. Wis, Sept l6.- About year ago
the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
brought suit TO oust f. A. Bellkan. J. L. Bentz
and A. o. Forsyth from certain lands in Ash
land county. which these men had pre-empted.
The company claimed that the lands belonged
TO it as part Of it's land grant despite the TACT
that the federal government had previously
ruled that though they were within the terri-
torial limits OF central grants they had been
excepted from II for various reasons The
three farms involved in the litigation are only
a small portion Of tract of 100000 acres.
valued al S2.000,OOO. the title 60 which depends
on the decision IN this suit Last June the case
was argued before Justices Harlan aud Bum Of
the United States circuit court here and ycs-
terday an oPnlonwss rendered against the rail
road company. These are test cases. The
railroad company will carry them 90 the
Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
Nominated for Congress.

HELENA, MoNr.. sept l6-The democratic
convention yesterday nominated W. W. Dixon
of Butte for Congress.
san DIEGo. CAL. Sept 16-The democrats OF
tile sixth congressional district in convention az
Coronoda last night nominated for Congress-
man w. j. Curtis OF San Bernardino by acels-
nation.
Louisville. kY., Sept 16.-W. C. +. Breckin-
ridge was reuominated for Congress yesterday
at Lexington, by, by the democratic convon-
ton of Ashland district The republicans viii
probably make no nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
CAPITOL GLEANINGS.
The House Asks for a Conference on
Senate Amendments to the Tariff Bill.

The House yesterday formally non-concurred
in the Senate amendments to the tariff bill and
asked for q conference. The vote stood l20
to 81
FOREIGN STEEL IN AMERICAN SHIPS.
The House committee on naval affairs has
decided to report favorably Representative
Chipmans resolution calling on the Secretary
of the Navy for information as to whether
certain companies engaged in supplying steel
forgings for use in tho constr uctiOn of naval
vessels have been using foreign steel in viola
tion Of law.
THE NEW ORLEANS BRIDGE BILL
The House committee on commerce has di-
rectod favorable report on Representative
Wheeler's bill authorizing the construction Of a
bridge over the Mississippi river at New
Orleans.
Vice President Morton, after Q lengthy alb
sence, was in his seat today looking very much
improved in health.
Senator McPherson has returned to the city
after an absence caused by ill-health. The
pure air at Monmouth Beach has done much
to improve his physiOal condition, but he is
still too sick to be in his seat in the Senate.
While the election was going on up in Maine
Senator Hale was tariff bound in this city.
Now he 10 free and has departed for the pine
tree state TO celebrate the result with his neigh
bors and friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
THEY LET HER ALONE.
a Russian Gunboat Gives Chase to a
Yankee Scaling Vessel.

San FRANCISCO. Sept. 16-The sealing
schooner ]. II. Lewis arrived few DAYS ago
from the Behring sea. She had an adventure
With Russian gunboat On June Is. while
near Copper Island. in the Japan sea. the Lewis
was chased by the eI-Russian gunboat Alexan.
der, now used by the Alaska Commercial Com
pany TO carry seals, but which has ON board
the Russian officials TO arrest any scaling
schooner within nine miles of the Russian
coast
The Lewis was overhauled and her papers de-
manded by Russian official Capt. McIern
hoisted the American flag and refused TO de-
liver his papers.
His crew was well armed and the Russian
steamer allowed the Lewis TO depart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
A l}ishon i'm Trouble.

BOISE CRY, IDAHO. Sept. I6.-Word has Just
reached here that Bishop Bulge Of the Nor
mon Church has been indicted by the grand
jury at Paris. Idaho. on a charge of conspiracy
II Is alleged that IN the election two years ago
Bishop Bulge advised the Mormons TO sham a
withdrawal from the church in order TO vote
and that by this means several Norman men,
bers OF the Legislature were elected from Bear
Lake county. The Mormons. however. we're
not admitted and several we're convicted of
illegal voting. The bishop was relessed on
bonds OF $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
Killed by a Cyclone.

fRoyIScETowN. Mass. Sept. i6.-During .
thunder storm today funnel-shaped cloud
with a rushing noise swept directly over the
union wharf store. Lightning struck the build
ing and instantly killed Soloman STANLEY, aged
twenty-two,. .and Capt kaph Atwood. aged
sixty-two. Capt Atwood's son Henry and Fred
Williams, one of the proprictors OF the store.
were prostrated, and a dozen others received
slight shocks. Capt Atwood had only recently
returned from fishing trip to the bay OF 81
Lawrence. He leaves a widow and six children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
Lost Her ConsOrf.

MARQUETTE, MIcB., Sept l6.-The steamer
Columbia arrived here yesterday and reported
parting from her consort, the schooner Com
rade, of kenawha point during the violent
storm OF Saturday. The Columbia took refuge
under kenawha point until sunday morning.
when the wind abated and she started TO search
for the tomrade. but IN vain. It is regarded as
certain that the schooner has gone down with
Capt. Peterson and crew OF seven men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
VIII Not Fight for $1,000.

NEW YoRK, Sept 16-The Morning Journal
publishes q special dispatch from New Orleans
which says that it was reported there last night
that Jack Dempsey, the Nonpareil. had ac-
cepted the Olympic Athletic Clubs offer to
meet Bob Fitzsimmons in the club rooms for a
purse of 81 900, the battle TO occur about
Christmas time. To a Morning Journal reporter
in this city Dempsey said that there was no truth
In the story, and that il was not likely he would
accept an offer of t7,000 when he could do
much better. He then said most emphaticalIy
that he had not accepted the offer suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
The Morocco Strike,

LYNN. MASS, Sept lS-In the morocco aft
uation there is new phase that is causing the
strikers great uneasiness. Five hundred
Swedes came here last week and several man
ufacturers have engaged a number OF them.
Applicants for work are many, a large number
coming from Canada and many from Germany
The manufacturers are increasing the numbei
of seasoning machines and il now looks ss II
the wormen had little chance of winning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
Fire From Nanhtha-

LoSDoS. Sept. l6.-A careless employe set FIRE
to the naphtha stores in Farringdon station OF
the Metropolitan railroad yesterday and started
a disastrous confagration. The heat ignited
the gas in a thirty-inch main and twisted the
large iron girders of the station. There wa,
extreme danger for many hours of n collapse Of
the bridge roadway. The valves OF the fire ap-
paratus were out of order and the flames were
not eKtinguished until night Traffic was serb
ously impeded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
An Imperial Meeting.

BERLIN. Sept lG.-Chancelior Won Caprivi has
started to attend the imperial meeting at the
Schloss Rohnstock. Emperor Francis Joseph,
accompanied by Count Kalnoky. started last
night. The Austrian emperor VIII be welcomed
by Empress Augusta Victoria at BresIau. when
he viii proceed 10 Bohnstock, where Emperor
William awaits. The empress will return 70
Potsdam with her sons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
Bold Robbers Get 81 300

LENoNT, III, Sept l6. Two masked men
entered the house Of Timothy Carroll last
night with drawn revolvers and ordered him
and ms family 10 throw up their hands aud 10
turn over their money. Mr.. Carroll attempted
to resist when they fired at HIM. striking him
IN the leg and then beat hlm into insensibility.
TEey secured =. 200 and ncd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
The situation at soutbampton.

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept l6.-Large crowds OF
dock iaborers assembled outside the dock gates
this morning waiting to resume work The
Union and the Royal Mail Steamship CON-
panies, which were the last TO hold out against
the demands Of the men, this morning posted
placards on their docks announcing that the
increased wages would be granted all round
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
The Chinese Must Go.

ABERDEEN, WASH. Sept l6.-Ata mass meet
ing of citizens yesterday rresided over 10y the
mayor. an anti-C Chinese leaGuewa formed A
committee of forty was appointed to notify all
Chinese 20 leave town before September ~ A
number OF Chinese have already left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16

MADRID, Sept I6-At 10 O'Clock last night
fire broke out in the palace Of Alhambra in
Granada and notwithstanding the efforts Of the
firemen to extinguish it it 10 still burning
The fire originated in the Alberta court yard
and soon spread TO the galleries. causing Q
heavy amount of damages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16

The STAR Our OF TowN-THE EVENING STAR
will be sent by mail to any address in the
United States or Canada for such period as may
be desired at the rate Of fifty cents per month
eSBut all such orders must be accompanied
by the money, or the paper cannot be sent, as
no accounts are kept with mail subscrip-
tions -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
The British Come to Time.

SAN FRAScIsco, Sept l6.-The English brev.
cry buying syndicate has made its first pay.
ment OF s650. 600 on its purchase Of the Philsr
delphia brewery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-16
Death of Judge Dick.

JoHSsrowS, Pa, Sept i6-Judge Chaimet
L. Dick died here suddenly this morning. For
several years past deceased has been prominent
in railroad litigation. He Was also the legal
representative in this section Of the Pennsylvs-
mia railroad