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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

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Bills were also allowed to James Har-
din So and s. s. Hull $229 45, the latter
conditional on a report of the street and
alley committee to the mayor.
Alderman Schroeder moved that the
fire and light committee be authorized to
purchase the Wideawake Hose company's
harness at $50 if deemed advisable. Car
ried.
The clerk read proposition from the
Brush Electric Light Co. to sell the elec-
trio tower on Seventeenth street for $500.
The proposition was rejected on motion
of Alderman Knox.
The clerk read q proposition from M
Schnell to take down the Brush Electric
light tower. with guarantee. for $3.50
Alderman Corken moved that the propo,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the cit,
clerk : Office, until 5 O'Clock p. n, Monday
June End, 1880, for 40oo cubic yards more or less
of material TO bring Fifteenth street, from ThirC
avenue 10 Fourth avenue and Fourth avenue
from Fifteenth 10 Twelfth street, and Nine teentt
street from Second TO Third avenue, to grade
Also 500 cubic yards, more or less, of macadan
for top dressing on the above avenue and streets
Specifications TO be seen at the city clerks Office
The labor TO be employed should be as much a.
possible given to residents of this city Bonds re
quired in double the amount of contract The
city reserves the right to reject any and all bids
By order of the street and alley committee.
ROBERT kOEHLER, city Clerk
Rnrk Island III May INnn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Reciprocal Hospitality.

First Distinguished Colonist-By the
way, have you seen anything Of that
nice young fellow, Lord Limpet, since
you came to London-the man who
stayed with you SO many months at your
station last year?
Second do. do.-Oh, yes! | met him
the other night at Lady Bovrils recep-
ton, and he kindly bestowed upon me
the unused half of a smile which he had
put together for passing duke!-Lon-
don Punch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Ths &P.to snr,nof; aid

The X. /. & p. will sell excursion
tickets to Springfield on June Sd and 4th
on account of the democratic state con-
vention, at one and one-third fare for the
round trip. The morning trains leave
Rock Island at SIS a. m, and arrive at
Springfield at $50 p. m; the afternoon
at 2:20p. m. and arrive at Springfield at
IL p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
The ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, TUESDAY, JUNE 3 1890
The Youthful ~ Boston.

A cousin from western ranch is Wis
iting the Bellinghams, of Boston.
The cousin lat lunch)-Them stuffed
olives is the most all fired elegant things
ever got my teeth Until.
Baby Bellingham (age Q, in Whisper
Mamma, this man is literally dread
full. Suppose any of our friends saw
him use his knife. And if he persists in
his criminally ungrammatical language
| am absolutely certain l shall have an
attack of nervous prostration. Boston
Reacon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Estate of Wendell Meier. deceased

Estate of Wendell Meier deceased
The undersigned, having been appoint ed ex
ecuirix OF the last will and testament Of Wendell
Meier, late OF the county of Rock Island, state
OF Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice that she
viii appear before the county court of Rock ISL
and county, at the office OF the clerk OF ssic
court, i'll the city of Rock Island, at the Angus
term. on the First Monday in August next, a.
which time all persons having claims agsins
said estate are notified and requested 10 at
% nd for the purpose of having the same adj ust
ed. All persons indebted TO said estate are re
quested TO make immediate payment to the un
dersigued
Dated this eth day of May, A. D., 1890.
2s-diw JOSEPH A. MEIER Executrix
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
DAILY PRACTICE
LEGAL,
N oTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE

STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Rock Island County ss
BY virtue of decretal order Of the county court
of said county, entered at the May term of said
court, A. ID. 1890, on the application of Robert d.
McCreery, guardian of Porter McCreery, Robert
D. McCrcery and William McCreery, minors, to
sell the following described real estate belonging
10 said minors, situate in the county of Rock Isl
and and STATE of Illinois, to-wit:
Inc undivided three fourteenths (3-1D of t. c
northeast quarter "a of the southeast quarter
"a OF section ten (l0D, IN township sixteen (l6)
north of range one west of the fourth principal
meridian. l shall on the i4,h day of June A n
$50. al the north door OF the court house in the
city of Rock Island in the comfy Of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, at the hour of 2 O'Clock p
m, sell all the interest of said miners in and 10
the said real estate at pubic 10 the highest
aud best bidder for cash in hand
ROBERT ID. McCREERY
Guardian of Porter McCreery, Robert d. Nc
treery and William McCreery, minors
BX JACKSON 4 HIrRsr AfInrners
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Not,ce to Gas Consumers.

There will be an additional discount of
20 cents per thousand allowed Qrom
our present rate) on all gas consumed
at any residence where gas cooking
range is actually in use. thus making the
net rate $3.50 per 1000 IT. The above
to apply only when bills are paid prompt
ly, and to Degin with consumption of
June, 1890. w. H. JUDGE.
Sec'y, Supt and Treas
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
[omcial Report.

City COUNCIL Rooms. Rock ISLAND,
June 2.-The council met in special
session at p. M. Mayor McConochie
presiding, and all the aldermen present
except Ill. The minutes of the last reg
ular and subsequent special meetings
were read and approved. Officers re-
port for the month of May were read
and ordered place on file. Alderman
Schroeder, from the finance committee,
reported an ordinance which was unani-
mously adopted allowing bills out of the
various funds as follows
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

Time Keeper-Look here, Donovan,
can't understand how you made seven
teen hours ON Thursday
Donovan-Shure Oh shtarted two hours
before Oh began, an Oh wurrked al din
ner tonne whin Oh was restin', and afther
Oh left off Oh wurrked for two hours
more, an that makes me tonne out
Funny Folks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
His Ears Were a Little Largo.

Burly Party-Are you aware, sir, that
you deliberately placed your umbrella in
my ear last evening?
Little Bifferton-Very careless of me,
I'm sure. wondered what became OF
it, and-would it be too much trouble
to ask you to return it?-Dry Goods
Chronicle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
His Tongue Was East

Doctor to Gilbert (aged years)-Put
yOur tongue out, dear.
Sick little Gilbert feebly protruded the
tip of his tongue
Doctor-No, no, put it right out.
The little fellow shook his head weak
ly, and tears gathered in his eyes.
Il can't, doctor; it's fastened on to
me. It'd Bits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

The man who writes on a typewriter
has one decided advantage
Even if his productions should not be
read, they are bound to be heard -
Washington Star
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
To Dog Owners .

Dog taxes for the season of 1890 are
now due. and al owners of dogs are here
by notified to provide themselves with
checks. which may be had either at the
marshal's Office or of any member of the
police force. Phil MILLER,
City Mars hal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Explained.

Cora-Miss Fussanfeather's HAIR used
to be black. | see it has turned to a
chestnut. How do you account for that?
Clara believe she has been using
the funny papers to do her hair up in
Yonkers Statesman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

Mrs. N. Peck: Well. you need not look
as if you were going to eat me. MIR. N.
Peck: There's not the least danger that
will. I'm dead sure you would not agree
with me-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Fine Residence For Ran,

The dwelling formerly occupied by D.
B. Sears, near Black Hawks watch tow.
er. with nine acres of land. Also the
barns at the Davenport homestead. APP
ply to HENRY CURTIS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

Thuggers (of the .Twel't'' ward)-I
had bad start when his jags pointed
his finger at me when der soup was
sprung.
Slickers tof the 'Ate'|-ls dat so?
Thuggers-I'm erwin, l did. Blowed
t / iidn' think fer spell I'd forgot t
unbutton me vest out'r compliment t
tn grub.-Puck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
A ssIGNEE's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given. that the undersigned
has been appointed assignee of Abram Loeb and
all persons holding any claim or claims against
said Abram Loeb are hereby notified to presen,
the same to him under oath affirmation within
three months from this date, whether said claims
are due OF not. Ali persons indebted to said as
signor are requested to make prompt payment OF
the same.
Dated March 9Th. 1890.
HENRY P. HULL Assignee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

The delicious fragrance, refreshing
GOODNESS, and soft beauty impaired to
the skin by Pozzoni's Powder, commends
it to all ladies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
Saved Himself.

Mrs. Schmerz lat breakfast What
was 1t you were muttering in your sleep
last night, Galen-about pairs" and
''three of kind?'
DR.. Schmerz-Um-ah. | met DR..
Flush while | was out, and he told me
some of his experiences with twins and
triplets. Must have dreamed about it.
Puck
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

Strange that your educated friend
ant make living."t
mot so very strange.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
CITY AFFAIRS.
The Municipal Body Has an I'm
portant Regular Session.

e Objectionable Electric Light
Tower 90 be Remeved---Three New
Additions 10 the City...street EilI-
Ing, Waterworks Repairs and other
Matters Acted Upon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
surety on Hnnda.

Those who are required to give bonds
in positions of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties. or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man. should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co., of New York.
Ed. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

The man who is too fond of his ante
usually makes the acquaintance of his
uncle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03

He's college graduate. "-Chicage
Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
LOCAL NOTICES.

The Crown dining hall. No. 17OS Sec
ond avenue, is now ready To furnish you
the best meal in the city for 90 cents.
5000 to loan on real estate security,
in sums of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates of interest. without COM
mission. E. W. Hurst. Attorney at
law. Rock Island.
Il. Il. Parmenter, attorney NJ law
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, pOstofflce block, Rock ISL
ana, Ills. dsdSw1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-06-03
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Rock Island, III
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
sister Ramsay's Grievance.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 20.-The Rev. Thomas A.
Green. pastor Of colored church here. and
Sister Mary Ramsay appeared in court to-day.
Mary says she became security for the pay
ment for Elder Green's best suit OF clothes. and
the elder did not show any great activity In
paying for them. There was a church meeting
last night. and numerous bills were read.
Sister Iiamsny wanted her bill againat Green
read. in hopes that 1t would prod him up lit
lie and cause him TO produce some funds. He
objected. and the bill WAS not read.
Ramsay to the Court, IA shower his white
stock'ns and wearin dose close, and 1t makes
of dat cheer, an push i'm haad. too"
For this Green had Sister Ramsay arrested
for assault and battery. ard Sister uamsay had
Elder Green arrested Tor provoking her,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
4 LAKE OF TING GAS.
Mr.. Nicolet Aacended Into It with
Lighted Candie-An Explosion.

Mr.. Nicolet Aacended Into 1t with q
Lighted Candie-An Explosion.
Gas filters did not finish their work on Albert
Ncolets new house at 81 Hillside avenue.
Newark. and when Mr. Nicolet turned the gas
on at the meter on Monday night he soon
found that there was q big leak somewhere.
Going into the parlor he heard the gas Kissing
from a half-inch pipe which was left uncapped.
Procuring plug he stopped up the pipe and
then. to find out whether the plug fitted So
curely or not. he assembled the stepladder with
lighted candle In his hand. There was. 1t is
conjectured, from eighteen inches TO two feet
OF gas floating ut the ceiling. ard az the can
die came into contact with the gas an explo-
sion occurred.
Mr.. Nicolet was thrown from the ladder and
badly burned about the face, neck. and hands.
The curtains also TOOK fro. but in spite Of the
pain OF his burns Mr., Nicolet pulled them down
and stamped out the fire. A piano and an oil
painting were considerably damaged. The
back door OF the house was blown from It's
hinges and its panels MS 20 were Knocked out.
Mrs. Ncolet and her little pet dog We're In this
room. and she says that they were both blown
into the yard. Although the windows We're al
closed not one pane o glass was broken. Mr..
NicoletS burns we're dressed, but he was una
bic to 90 20 work yesterday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
E1am,na,lou Of Alleged smurerers.

Tho examination OF Richard Hart John Ba-
ker. John Hughes Edward Baxter. and Will
liam Baxter. who are concerned in the snug
Cling operations brought to light in the city Of
New York on Saturday, WAS begun before
United States Commissioner Shields yester-
day afternoon. The elder Baxter was arrested
on Monday night and released on bail. He was
present yesterday with the rest Of the accused
and in the case oi Hart. The smoking room
steward, waived examination.
Special Gus omS Officers liritnn and Hus-
sey testified as 20 the arrest of the men. and
Triton related n conversation lie hAd with
Hart in which the. prisoner informed against
because Il was the first time he had been
caught Both officers stated that the snug
Cling had been going on for nearly year
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
NO SUGAR TRUST RECEIVER.
Judge InErnham Snatains tho Demurrer
In Receiver GraY's Suit.

| Judge InErnham Snatains the Demurrer
In Receiver GraY's Suit.
Judge InRraham OF the Supreme Court
handed down decision In the Special Term
yesterday sustaining demurrer and giving
judgment for the defendants in the suit OF
Henry Winthrop Gray as receiver Of the North
River Sugar Refining Company against OK
nard Brothers Company and the other cor
porations composing the Sugar Trust Gray
in this action wished to share the profits OF the
Trust; asked for an accounting, the dissolu-
tion OF the Trust. and the appointment OF a
receiver. The defendants demurred to the
complaint on the ground that the parties were
defective. that the receiver had not legal ca
racity TO sue. and that the complaint did not
SGT forth facts sufficient. Judge Ingraham
gives Gray leave to amend the complaint.
In his opinion the Judge. referring to the CO.
partnership or Trust says that 1t has been dis
solved by law. and that 10 action is necessary
10 dissolve It. The agreement, he continues.
has been held to he illegal by this Court, and
state Will not enforce such an agreement
This wrong IL a continuing one, and while the
Court will not lend Its aid to tho enforcement
o. an illegal contract. ii will not allow the fact
doors TO be used Ms q weapon to secure the
continuance of public wrong. He says fur
Their that Receiver Gray is not party 10 that
Illegal agreement; that he is not continuing
having the agreement cancelled. As receiver.
be caunot enforce, the right to have an ac-
counting. because the agreement is Illegal. and
he has no right that court of equity will
enforce. to Justify the granting of a decree
that this contract should be cancelled. He has
not and never has been member OF the CO.
withdraw from 1t. The complainant states no
cause OF action.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
Jerssy City. Finest Keno outnt Seized.

Tho finest gambling house In Jersey City was
raided by the police yesterday. and an elabor-
ate keno outfit with accommodation for ZIG
players was captured. The place was known
as KeatinR's. and was on the third floor OF 3S
Newark avenue. On the floor underneath It Is
tho First District Police Court. and on tho
ground floor is u concert saloon. The builiii x
is directly opposite the City Hall. and is not
100 leet away from the new Police Headquar-
ters building. The game was formerly run IN
der the name OF the Sub Rosa Club in room
over. ID yles saloon in Newark avenue. 1t
was burned out with the saloon, and an outfit
worth several Thousand dollars was destroyed
with IT, An attempt was made after the fire TO
start the game over tho Police Court. but 1t
created such a scandal that the police put
stop to II at that time.
IA soon as the scandal subsidized little the
game was started. and WAS not lntcrfered with
until Monday night Chief Murphy aud a num-
Der Of detectives descended on 1t then. but the
Gamekeeper and the players had got the lip
and tho place was Chased whom the police ar
rived. 1t was decided then 10 scEe The outfit
but nothing was done until morning There
was no one IN the place when the police took
away the outfit The hacker Of tho game Is a
Hudson county politician. John Heating, who
poses AZ hacker, was arrested ut his home lave
In the afternoon,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
Young Mrs. sehm,tr. sult for D,vores.

Mrs. Amanda NJ. schmitt OF Jersey City
Heights has begun suit against John b.
Schmitt for absolute divorce. Miss Louisa
Neidermeyer is correspondent. Mrs. Schmtt
is less than II years old. and she brings her
suit through Mrs. Clara Hoffman. her mother
She was married to Schmitt a year ago. and
they lived happily together until one day her
husband was arrested on charge made by
Miss Heidermeyer.
OF her husbands indety. sehmitt 0I ef fn ths
St1te. so Mrs schmitt's lawyer says. to avoid
going to Jail on Miss Neidermeyer's charge.
He has not returned since. 1t Is thought that
he Is 10 this, city: Miss Neidermeyer Is also In
this city, II Is said.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
L1rE WAsHINeTON ToPICs
Things or Interest In and Outside or tho
Halls of Congress-.

WASHINGTON. May 20.-An interesting OK
pertinent Is being made on the Gushing, which
is In dry dock ut the Washington Navy Yard.
The Bureau OF Construction and Repairs has
long been searching for paint that will resist
foulng or the accumulation OF barnacles.
Trials have been given patent paints generally
with unsatisfactory results. The best paint so
far found is a composition two-thirds OF lead
and one-third OF zinc. Even this does not
Will receive coating OF new compound
whose inventor asserts that 1t will give ia
panned surface and prevent iouling.
Tho Secretary OF the Navy has contracts
amounting TO 100000 to award this week.
They are for fourteen and sixteen inch gun
lnthsts. which will be used in the loundries at
aIe SdvK He
Sellers& Co. OF Philadelphia, Bemept, Miles \
e. Of .philadelphi9, The Eiies Tool Works Of
company OF Plalnield n. j. The expert at the
HMashngtoa yard examined the plans and
and recommended that the award be made to
Sellers and Bement. Miles 90. Jointly. The
errTStary DELAYS making tie AWARD 1T up,it
the latheh recommended are sufficiently better
than those offered at q lower price to warrant
discrimination in their favor.
The announcement that Pay Director Gill
bert + Thornton has been detailed IN charge
OF the New York pay Office Is creating some
surprise. The detail is made at Mr.. Thorn
toms request lie was u contestant with LOCKER
and Stewart Tor the PaymRster- Generalship.
ana was backed by New England and Pennsyl-
ynnia influence. His double disappointment
has been assuaged in part by the present de-
tan. lite is u popular mnn, well known III this
GGily' Where ne nus been on duty Tor two years
ton In this city.
The seat in the Senate formerly occupied by
Mr.. Beck will hereafter belong to Mr.. Reagan
Of Texas. and Mr. Carlisle when he is sworn in
will DO assigned to one OF the chairs at the
end OF the outer row. Mr.. Reagan has occn-
pied the chair OF Senutnr Brown OF Georgia
during tho entire session, ms Mr.. Brown has
not been in NRshingtOu. Senator ColQuitt has
spoken for this desirable PLACE down in 'front.'
however,, and will get 1t II Mr.. Brown resigns.
or at the expiration OF his term.
Tho House Committee on Claims has agreed
to report III Rprropriating t40,J79 to DO
paid to the aBsiEnees OF the late John Roach
the shipbullder. being part OF tho amount
which was wit hhold for various reasons by
Secretary Whitney in uRyment for the gun
boat Dolphin The bill haS been before tho
committee for some tlme, ard was male Il
rlrly issue, he Democrats voting against the
blll aud tho c. UHlir an iurit
lnuer reCcR, decision ui the [ nitcd States
Supreme Court the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency has ordered payment of additional inter-
est amounting TO over $4,000 In tho claim OF
A. l., Hathaway, administration Rgt. the Ma
rlnS National Bank OF New York. This Sum II
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-21
100 Doses One Dollar
MEEKS PERMITTED no RESIoM.
Intended to, he Says. Before Proceeding
10 DIsbar him Were BeEun.

Intended TO, he Says, Before Proceedings
10 DIsbar him We're begun.
Joseph Meeks. against whom proceedings
had been begun to dlsbar him for his conduct
ns referee in tho Flack divorce case, was per-
mitted by the General Term yesterday to re-
sign from the bar. just before the court adj
journed for the day Presiding Justice Van
Brunt and Justices Brady and Daniels directed
the entry OF the following order:
Upon the annexed petition, withdrawal of notice Of
appeal, and motion OF John H. Bird. Il 10 ordered
that tho resignation OF Joseph Meeks attorney and
counsellor at law be and the same Ia hereby accepted
Is further ordered that the OF the said Joseph
Meeks be and the ZANE ia hereby expunEed from the
roll Of attorneys and councillors at law Of the State Of
Filed with this order was a formal resigna-
tion signed by Meeks, together with q long Pc
drawing his appeal from the judgment Of the
Court OF Oyer and Terminer. In his petition
BAR m1S sS Ra he he s5 90
extensively In any of the courts. He had, how;
ever. acted as referee IN many cases, In al OF
%Sndates Of t the courts His oilciai Conduit
except in the Flack case, but, on the, contrary:
his decisions have been upheld and affirmed
by the highest appellate courts.
Tho petition then goes on to rehearse what
Meeks has before stated as to his connection
with the Flnck case, representing that he acted
of the court and to review the facts OF his In
dictment. trial. conviction, and sentence. While
serving his term Of Imprisonment. he says. he
had upon reflection determined 10 resign his
office Of aitorneyand counsellor at-lew as soon
as he had served that sentence. But while
he was still imprisoned he was served with a
notice TO show cause why his rame should not
be stricken from the. rolls. This proceeding
being based almost wholly upon his own tesJi-
mony. he had no desire 10 controvert any OF the
allegations OF fact.
Proceedings to d!sbar BENJAMIN Wright are
still pending.