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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28
HOW THE FIRE WAS FOUGHT.
Help from Detroit Comes ut the Rate of
Nearly a Mile "a Minute.

Help from Detroit Comes at the Rate of
Nearly a Mile Minute.
Upon the first discovery of the fire the
Pontiac department was notified. The
single steamer in the place made the run
of three miles at breakneck gait. When
the first stream was turned upon this
flames the north wing was seen to he
doomed and every energy was bent to
stopping the fire at the center A few
minutes later citizens of Pontiac began 10
arrive on the scene and soon an army of
several hundred men were at work With
the added assistance the women were fore
ed to retire from the scene Those who
had run away into the woods were brought
back and placed in the cottages. There
were willing hands in plenty and the I'M
fortunates were soon made as comfortable
as possible.
The LunaticS Yell with ENultntion
The fear was that the fire would make
its way across to the south wing. where
nearly 700 men were confined Prepare
tions were Immediately made to remove
the men if it became necessary The 200
crazy men tore about the narrow confines
of their rooms yelling like demons, not
from fear as it seemed, but rather with
and their terror was pitiful. Pontiac's
water system, the direct-pressure Holly
works, was quite inadequate for such a
fire and at so great n distance zone and
one-half miles, from the pumping works.
1t was necessary to lay long lines of hose
The Waterman from the city is only
eight inches in diameter The local fire
men and citizens fought bravely. but in
effectively.
Detroit Sends Some Assistance.
A call upon the Detroit fire department
was made for assistance and a special
train bearing "a steamer, ladders, and hose
made the run to- the asylum switch in
twenty-nine minutes, IL distance of twenty
six miles. The train was run upon wild
order and the track was cleared for it,
The cars were quickly unlOaded and the
men speedily in action. They played
against the fierce flames running with the
wind south through the south wing. The
north wing and the central lower building
were already gone The work of the
trained men from Detroit counted little in
the face of such heat and they could do
nothing but save the cottages.
Had "a Close Call for Death
William Dalton and Charles Fisher. cit
liens of Pontiac, distinguished themselves
by their GOODNESS and daring in assisting
the firemen, and had extremely narrow es-
capes. They We're slightly hurt by fall
ing wall, but helped to run line of hose
upon the roof The flames suddenly cut
off their escape to the ladder. While in
this perilous position other ladders were
run up barely in time to save them.
Recovered His Reason.
A curious incident in connection with
the fire was related of patient who has
long been considered dangerous, but under
the excitement his reason returned to him
and he offered his service in fighting the
fire, which was gladly accepted The
buildings were valued at $750000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28
sh"nId Ha,c Spcnt II in unhrs

PAENAssUs Pa, Der. 2S.-,James w. Ward
spent his Christmas at home for the filst
time in ten years. In November, 1851 he
broke into II house occupied by two sisters.
and killed one and'left the other for dead,
He was tried, convicted and given a sen
tence of ten years. His sentence expired a
few days ago, and he is now visiting the
scene of his horrible butchery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28

ROME, Dec. est is announced that the
United States has agreed to pay to Italy
the sum asked for by Italy rs indemnity
to the relatives of the men lynched at New
Orleans who are known to have been
Italian subjects
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28
Heavy Failure at Fairbury. Ills.

FAIRBURY, Ills, Dec 2S.-The large dry
goods and clothing establishment OF
Charles Bradley was closed by the sheriff
Saturday night. The liabilities are about
$50 600; assets, SIS, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28
Cutting the Telegraph Wires.

captain John G.. BoUrl,c. of the Third
cavalry, who i in command OF Fort Ring
gold, has not been heard from for two
days. and no orders from the superior Off
GERS located here have been able to reat h
nm. which leads to the belief here that
the telegraph wires have been cut between
Rio G'rande City and Brownsville. or that
he + surrounded by the revoiutionistS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28
no rsntlre Loss n,ou.uur.

Tho firemen ceased work on the insane
asylum yesterday morning and not spark
rema ms in the ruins Trustee SAWYER
thinks $150,000 viii cover the entire loss.
The work of rebuilding will begin at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-28

A curious incident in connection with
the fire was related of patient who has
long been considered dangerous, but under
the excitement his reason returned to him
and he offered his service in fighting the
fire, which was gladly accepted. The
buildings were valued at $750,OO0.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

In the Circuit Court Of the United States
for the Northern District Of Florida
In Equity.
American Loan and Trust Company VI. The
Florida Southern Railway Company.
MASTERS NOTICE TO HOLDERS or BONDS AID
COUPONS.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE
ID Circuit Court of the United States for
the Northern District of Florida, made and
entered on the Sd day of August. A. d. 1891,
I hereby notify all persons holding any Of the
bonds or coupons of the Florida Southern
Railway Company secured BY certain mort
gage given by said company to the American
Loan and Trust Company, dated October lst,
1885, that unless said bonds or coupons are
presented to me at the First National Bank Of
Florida, in Jacksonville, Florida, on or before
the first day of October, A d. 1891, for par
tlcip alton In the benefits In the final decree In
said cause, all bonds or coupons mot pre-
sented on or before that time shall not be en-
titled to the benefits of the lien Of aid mort
gage, nor Of the proceedings In this cause.
Dated Jacksonville. Florida, Augu.t 6th.
A. D. 1891. JOHN KIN0,
4w Special Master In ChAncery.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Woman is wonderfully made! Such
beauty, grace, delicacy and purity are
alone her possessions. So has she weak
nesses, Irregularities, functional derange-
ments, peculiar only to herself. To cor
rect these and restore to health, her won.
derful organism requires a restorative
adapted to that purpose. Such
an one is DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
tion-possessing curative and regulating
properties to remarkable degree. Made
for this purpose alone-recommended for
no other. Continually growing in favor,
and numbering az its staunch friends
thousands of the most intelligent and re-
fined ladies of the land A positive guar
antee accompanies each bottle-at your
druggists. Sold on trial.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Wo0tA OF . CORNER Tau0A900e00M.
SANFORD, Fla, August 20, 1891.
Mra Lila B. Nolan. wife of Judge Geo.
N. Nolan, died at Caronader, Fla, August
ID. 1891, after short illness of ten days ;
she was surrounded by her devoted hus-
band, children and loving friends; all that
loving hearts could do was done to min
lister to her comfort, to alleviate the paint
and stay the disease, but all of no avail. 40
8 p. m. with the ocean breeze tanning her
feverish brow, her eyes upon her loving
husband (she was conscious to the last and
her hands clasping those of devoted friends.
her soul returned to God. She was such q
patient sufferer and 30 resigned and trust
ing Christian and she bore it with that
patience and fortitude that only one of
Gods children can do, that her death was
peaceful falling asleep 10 Jesus. She was
born near Tallahassee September 23d,
1848. She was educated at Cuthbert, Ga.
United with the Baptist church while a
school girl and her Christian influence was
felt from that time by all who came in con-
tact with her, but most deeply by ner
nearest and dearest friends.
The Savior whom she had 80 long loved
and trusted was her comfort and support
in her last illness, and the grim monster
death had no terrors for her. A short while
before her death, she asked if she was 60
ing to die, and when told that she would,
and when we asked her il she was pre-
pared to die, she replied "Oh, yes; Oh, yes /;
did not wait until this to make my peace
with God, and wish could tell every one
to prepare to die" and for q week before
her death she would often say, it is ringing
in my ear, and when asked what was ring :
ing in her ear she would say Nearer My
God to Thee"
| She was member OF the First Baptis
church of Sanford and was buried in the
cemetery lear that city; she was true and
loving wife and tender and devoted
mother to her children, a kind and gentle
friend ever ready to comfort aud aid.
Her dear loving face will be sadly
missed from among US but we feel our loss
must bs her gain.
Weep not bereaved husband and children
That her cares are over, weep not that her
race is run,
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like hers is done;
Till then we would yield with submission
Our treasure TO Him to keep,
And rejoice in the sweet assurance
He givcth His loved ones Sleep"
Her loving friend,
Mrs. o. 8. TARvER.
Sanford, Fla.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

The La Pierre Phosphate Company Of
Tallahassee, Fla, was organized in Boston
last week and bids fair to be the largest
concern of its kind in the state. They are
contracting for machinery on very large
scale, and propose taking out the rock az
fast as power and skilled labor can do 1t.
This company proposes to work large
number of Italians in preference to negro
labor, which they have been led to believe
cannot be depended upon.
So far they have been unable to obtain
anv satisfaction from the Florida Central
and Peninsular Railroad people, and are
now thinking seriously of building road
OF their own to the nearest tide-water
mark.
The company is composed Of gentlemen
of large means, and a short road, such as
they would require, would be small item
Of expense to them. They are elso consid-
eriue a connection with the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railroad at Thomas
vile in case the contemplated Tallahassee
Northern Road Is not put through.
The company proposes erecting large
fertilizer works, also machinery for making
fire brick. The number of hands required
to run this immense business will be very
large, and will give Tallahassee such .
boom that she win long remember 1t.
r.ecsr.a4son haa bean reCeiyod here that
q part OF the machinery has been shipped
and that II will be Get up Immediately after
tic arrival. The analyses made by the
Massachusetts, state chemist are very high,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
Notice Of Incorporation.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
IN undersigned. Christopher w. Mclean
and George /. Daniels, Of the State Of OHIO,
and Z. j. II. Richardson, of the State Of New
YES, Of the State of Florida, have formed
themselves into q body corporate under the
laws of the State Of Florida, providing for tho
creation of corporations and prescribing their
general powers and liabilities, contained In
Chapter 81 of the Digest of the Laws Of the
State CT Florida, compiled by James y. Nc
Clellan. and the acts amendatory thereof and
the acts relating to the Incorporation Of cor
porations general.
The name of the said company shall Be
ssThe Cult Stream Phosphate Company Of
Florida" The general office Of said company
shall be In the city of Tallahassee.
The object of said company shall be TO &C
quire by purchase, lease or otherwise, and 20
sell and dispose of lands in the counties Of
Marion and Alachua, and such other counties
In the State of Florida a. 1t may see ht 20 &C
quire lands in, for the purpose Of operating
and developing In the mining and digging o.
phosphate rock, phosphate deposits, minerals
and other deposits therein, to dig, mine and
remove from beds of navigable streams and
waters within the jurisdiction Of the State or
Florida the phosphate rock and phosphate do
pOsits therein, under the laws OF the state OF
Florida. To sell such phosphate rOcks, Do
p0sits, minerals and lands; TO manufacture
osu oCtA tCttsatASAC ou0 ~oAA OAs s@sS
of mining and digging for phosphate rock and
other minerals and fertilixing dep0eits IN the
counties of Marion and AlachuA and such
other counties as the said company shall hero
after designate.
The capital stock shall be one million dol
lars, divided into shares Of . par value OF ono
hundred dollars each, aud may be from time
10 time increased to ave million dOllarA
twenty-five per cent. OF the capital stock
shall be paid In upon the filing OF these ar.
ticles. but no stock shall be issued until paid
for In full.
The corporate existence OF said company
shall be ninety coy nine years.
A board Of directors composed o. nve exock-
holders shall manage and control IL amir,
and shall be elected annually q pfescs10ed Ry
the bylaws of said company. The hrst cleo
ton shall take place on the ecc0nd Weoneep
day In January, 1894 and until which tine
the said board shall be composed Of Ohrlat0-
phef w. Mclean, Geo. ]. Danielss = ]. IL
Richardson, James II. Mayo and John q d.
ves, who shall continue IN once until thelr
successors are elected and qualified.
Tho officers Of said corporation shah Be
presidett, vicepresident, secretary and treae-
urer, who shall be elected By The board of DE-
rectOrs. CHRrsfoPHKR W. MOLnAM,
GnO. ]. DAMInI1,
i. j. IL RiCHARDooN,
JANIS II. NAxo,
JoHN g. DAVIS.
August Is. 189l-4s
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Civil Appointments.

Governor Fleming has made the fol-
lowing appointments:
w. J. 81. Taylor of Key West to be
auctioneer for Monroe county.
William V. Knott of Leesburg to be
notary public for the state at large.
John G.. McGiffin Of Fernandina to be
member of the board of pilot commits
sioners for the port of Fernandina.
F. J. Hinson of Aston to be justice Of
the peace for District No. Lake county.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Articles known to medical science are
used in preparing Hoods Sarsaparilla
Every ingredient is carefully selected,
personally examined, and only the best
retained. The medicine is prepared un'
der the supervision of thoroughly compe-
tent pharmacists, and every step in the
process of manufacture is carefult!
watched with a view to securing II
Hoods Sarsaparilla the best possible re
suit.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

The farmers Of Leon county ara hu.,,v
ngaged 10 picking cotton.
Miss Margaret A. Pearce has gone 70 |
Maryland to visit Mrs. @. G. Pearce.
The colored military, COMPANY Of Talla.
1assee will give an excursion 10 Cba,ta.
hoochee August 90.
A hail storm swept over Tallahassee
Thursday afternoon, but did no serious
damage. 1t was of short duration.
Mrs. John A. Pearce and children and
Mrs. John M. Cook have gone to Spartan.
burg, s. c.. on visit 10 friends.
Who was the young man that used the
new tooth powder-patented by a Leon
county lady-while at 1t. Teresa
Special attention is directed to the ad-
vertisement of W. 8. Ware, which appears
in this issue. He buys old coins and Con-
federate money.
Governor and Mrs. Francis p. Fleming
and daughter left Tuesday for Asheviile,
N. G. Their son Seaton went to Jackson
vile to visit friends.
Should the United States help Chilli"
is the timely and striking question which
Richard Turnbull, of Chilli, will discuss in
the forth coming number of Harrer's
Weekly. Mr.. Turnbull as agent of the rev.
outionary party, 1t will be remembered,
directed the lading of the Itata with arms
upon the occasion of her seizure at San
Diego. His paper will convey much i'm
portant information concerning the CHILEAN
bclligerents
The war with the Seminole Indians,
which occurred more than half a century
ago, and which is now almost forgotten,
was marked by many tragical incidents
we'll worthy of historical record. Among
these prominent example was the murder
of DR.. Perine and the almost miraculous
escape of his family, the memory OF which
has been preserved only by tradition.
Harriet Pinckney Huse has lately commit
ted this Untold Story Of the Florida War
to writing, and it will be published for the
first time in Harper's Magazine for Sep
TENDER.
The September number of the Arena
will contain very timely paper in view
of the great agitation now in progress at
Chautauqua on the subject of woman's
dress. This paper, which is entitled
FASHIONS Slaves" is prepared by the
editor, and is profusely illustrated, con-
tanning exact reproductions of prevailing
fashions in the sixties, seventies and
eighties, together with finely executed
photographers of Greek costumes and
popular stage fashions as worn by Mod
jeska, Mary Anderson, Margaret Mathel
and Miss Marlowe. This paper will at
tract general interest.
The Forum for September, beginning
Volume XIII, will contain five articles or
Present Problems in Education-"Whai
an American Boys School Should Be, .
by the Rev. DR.. Henry A. Colt, Rector o.
st. Paurs School, Concord, N. Fl.
'Ideals of the New American Univer
sity," by President David 8. Jordan o.
the Leland Stanford Junior University
California; ''The Growth of technology
cal Education in the United States" by
Prof. H. w. Tyler of the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; ga Revicwo
the Higher Education Of Women-Tht
College for Both Sexes, The College fol
Women, and the Annex" by Mrs
Alice Freeman Palmer, formerly Presi
dent of Wellesley College, and "Physica
Hindrances to Teaching Rich Girls" by
Miss Charlotte w. Porter.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Investigate their merits. De Wits Lit
lie Early Risers don't grippe, cause nausea
or pain, which accounts for their popular
ity. NJ Lively says they would not run q
drug store without these little pills. Sold
by M.Lively.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

We cannot afford to deceive you. Con-
fdence is begotten by honesty. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are pills that
will cure constipation and sick headache.
Sold by n. Lively.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Annual statement OF The Oriem0O ECO
EIanufaceuRlng Company
Capital stock authorized. .$2O vVU ~
Subscribed and actually paid In. SSsWDo
Amount OF Indebtedness June %, VI. sig
The foregoing ID . correct statement o.
the capital stock and indebtedness o. tne
above cooperation for the twelve months
RoBr. HOWE,
Secretary.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Don't storm the system as you would a
fort. If held by the enemy, constipation,
gently persuade it TO surrender with De
Wits Little Early Risers. These little
pills are wonderful convincers. Sold by
M Lively
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

July %, a pointer pup about six months
old, liver and white liver SPOT about size
OF dollar in centre of forehead. Reward
of $40 will be paid on return Of the pup.
E.B. MANNING, Iamonia, Fla.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
ola Coins Wanted.

Old copper cents, half cents, colonial
coins and rare coins of any descriptioni
several issues of Confederate bills want
cd, also state bills. Address,
w. 8. WARE.
Jacksonville, Fla
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
FOR RKNT.

The w. A. Griffith residence-centrally
and desirably located. For terms, etc.
apply to DR. w. L. MOOR.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

~ Regular meeting, 3. Of ST., A .1S liz
6:r.aav Ese incs of each month; At tne ;1
Iosss Room at oclU ta s,,e an ra'rarcn' IN
yOod stanointW WALTER WORDSWORTH. e. P.
n CHANCEY. Scribe.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
MASONIC.

-paou,ar me e. sofJAcKsoN Lopez
n hegu's IN i, ct and third Mondays
n sseh no"tn A1 w n. MCINTOSH, Secretary.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

just received, big lot of raxors and
pocket and table cutlery, to be sold cheap
for cash, at L. G. Yaeger's.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

The best line of LADIES' and gents un.
dervests in the city, at Ball Bros. q De-
miIly's.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
\. d. d. F..

-ReOular meetings of LEON LODGE
ID me- s,d eycry Tuesday Evening, at their
No. D, are ne'" At = ,'cock. All Brothers in good
standing Afe JOHN BURKHARDT. N. Il.
,..upu DUNCAN, X. 8.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
CHRONOLOGICAL.

,.,,d of Temperature ut Tallahassee
~ " florida for the past '0eek.
eos0r cist and Pharmaciet.)
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Tallulah Falls, Ga. Cool, airy rooms
good fare, fine mineral water and bathing.
Special rates for September.
MRS. w. d. YOUNG.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

Perfect action and perfect health result
from tina ma Of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, perfect pill. Sold ~ =. Lise1y'
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

You never tried DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation, biliousness, sick
headache or you would not have these
diseases. Sold by NJ. Lively.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

In the Circuit Court of the United States
for the Northern District of Florida
In Equity.
New England Trust Company W. The Florida
Southern Railway Company.
MASTERS NOTICE TO HoI.DKRs or BONDS AND
COUPONS.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THE
ID Circuit Court of the United States for
the Northern District Of Florida, made and
entered on the Sd day of August. A. D. 1891,
hereby notify all persons holding any Of the
bonds or coupons Of the Florida Southern
Railway Company secured by certain mort
gage given by said company to the New Eng
land Trust Company, dated July LIST, 1883.
that unless said bonds or coupons arc pre-
sented to me at the First National Bank Of
FL rida, In Jacksonville, Florida, on or before
the first day of October, A. d. 1891, for par
ticipation In the benefits Of the final decree In
said cause, all bonds or coupons not presented
on or before that time shall not be entitled to
the benefits of the lien of said mortgage, NOR
of the proceediL e in this cause
Dated Jacksonville, Florida, August 9Th,
A. D. 1891 JOHN KIN0,
4w Special Master In Chancery.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

UV0FcO0t9s UVOFCUBSDs VVOFCU1SDs
A full line just received, the cheapest
and most complete stock of ladies',
misses and gents shoes can be seen in
our shoe department that has ever been
in this city, at LEVY BROS.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

A. CHAPTER. No. I ,
~, on the and 4th
q ,,eock P. N. =. A. "Aoohor1
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The reduced prices by Excelsior Phot'
Co, end on September 30.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22
For Rent

Store corner Of Clinton and Monroe
streets, recently occupied as Racket
Store. Also dwelling house (recently Oc-
cupied) corner of Clinton and Calhoun
streets.
For terms apply to n. LIVELY.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1891-08-22

For R100 OE&0rw
and Graverly's tobacco, call at the drug
store of M. Lively.
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Notice 60 Gln1sers.

Go to Ball Bros. B Demilly's for your
shirts.
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Tho syntax Perfect.

Tho Syntax Perfect.
Ilove to hear Clarissa talk.
1t always make me glad;
Though entire nous, ! must confess
Her grammar's very bad.
But there's one way she speaks 70 ma
That mono can criticise;
She never makes the least mistake.
When talking with her eyes.
-fAAa.