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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-23
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THE HUNTER AND THE GREYHOUND

The Story of the Unique Friendship of a
Fine Horse and a Handsome Dog.
A fine hunter had formed friendship
with handsome greyhound which slept
in a stable with him and generally ran
alongside when the horse was taken out
for exercise. When the greyhound went
with his master in his walks the horse
would look over his shoulder and neigh in
manner which plainly said, "Let me go
also;" and when the dog returned he was
received with whinny of welcome He
would lick the horses nose, and in return
the horse would scratch his back with his
teeth
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
To Clense Potomac Water.

The many cities of the country, with not
onehalf the population Of Washington,
where the water supply is liable to periodical
muddiness because of floods in the source Of
supply, elaborate systems of filtration have
been established which renders the water fit
for human use. For some weeks past the
city's water supply has been almost liquid
mud, and the complaints have poured in upon
Engineer Rossell until his life has been made
a burden. On the average five or six times
year and for weeks at time this condition of
affairs has existed. Medical experts claim
that the muddy condition of the water Is not
deleterious to health, but who wants to drink
liquid mud? Filtration as means of securing
pure water naturally suggests itself. Filters
OF many kinds have long been in use, but to a
limited extent only owing to the common de-
feet in all of them in the expense and trouble
incident to cleansing them and removing the
impurities filtered out. Colonel Marshall
Macdonald, the National Commissioner OF
Fish and Fisheries, who has been experiment
ing on this subject for years has invented
filter combining not only the ad-
vantages claimed for other filters with
porcelain as medium but also an improve
ment by which the pores as we'll as the sur
face of the tube are automatically cleaned.
This filter has been thoroughly submitted in
action to numbers of experts, and has re-
ceived their unqualified approval, and the
authorities of the Water Department of the
District are especially pleased with it. Its
superiority to all other filters in use is that
while the filtering medium is equal to the very
best, its action In the matter of cleaning itself
without intervention except the turning of
the discharge-cock makes 1t vastly superior to
anything before conceived of in the premises.
This most necessary instrument in every
household is now on exhibition in the Kellogg
Building, No. 14l6 f street northwest. Call
around and see how beautifully 1t works.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
ROCK GREEK PARK.
The Award OF the Commission Reported
to the Courts Yesterday.

The Award of the Commission Reported
to the Courts Yesterday.
The award of the Commission appointed
last July to appraise the value of the land
sought to be condemned for the establish
ment OF the Rock Creek Park, was reported
to the Court in General Term yesterday, the
amount of the award being 81, los, ,957. AS the
Government has already paid some $4,000
for land within the limits OF the proposed
park, the appropriation made is exceeded by
$145,957. Several thousands of dollars have
been expended in necessary expenses, which
will still further increase the excess. Naturally
enough, not few of the owners are dissatisfied
with the award as respects their land, claim
ing that the testimony given in the hearings
warranted the appraisers in giving much
higher prices On the other hand, many of
the owners are satisfied with the award, and
will accept the valuations made.
Chief Justice Bingham, in dscharging the
appraisers from further service, briefly con-
graduated them upon the close of their ardu-
Gus duties, and thanked them for their faith
full performance of an exceedingly tedious
and laborious task The Court, upon motion
of counsel for the land owners, set Monday,
January next, as the day upon which would
be heard the motion for the confirmation of
the award and whatever objections may be
presented against such confirmation. That
the report will be promptly confirmed by the
Court in General Term is acknowledged.
Upon such confirmation, the report will be
forwarded to the President for his action.
His action, if one of approval, is final, and
binds the Government even though the ap-
preparation is exceeded. 1t is believed, how
ever, that the President will approve the re-
port. That is, he will authorize the acqulsi-
tion of just so much land as there is money to
pay for. In this event an additional appro-
priation would alone prevent the contraction
of the park limits as originally laid out.
The filing of the report mark the final stage
of one of the most memorable cases of the
kind ever heard in this country, not only us
regards the length of time given to the hear
ing, but as Well as regards the extent and the
value of the property sought to be taken.
The commissioners appointed to appraise the
land entered upon their duties the 18th of last
July, set for the purpose of hearing testimony
and arguments from July 90 to October 30,
and since the latter date have been busily en-
gagged night and day in fixing the value of the
land. The exclusion from their consideration
of the gold question, rendered their finding
much more easy 1t is believed that no serious
objections to the confirmation of the award
will be made by the dissatisfied owners, and
that the Presidents action, if it be one of ap-
proval, will not be attacked legally.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Troop A's Third Anniversary.

At it's headquarters, No. 1910 New York
avenue, Troop A, the Presidents troop, Dis
trict of Columbia National Guard, celebrated
last evening in an informal manner its third
anniversary. Its cozily appointed quarters
were thronged until midnight. Good fellow
ship, enthusiasm, and pleasure reigned su-
preme throughout the evening, and nothing
was omitted tending to further endear the
troop to its friends, A collation. was served,
and the health and prosperity of the troop
drunk in punches unapproachable. Later,
speeches We're made by Captain Barbour, of
Lieutenant Forsberg, Captain Miller, of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps; DIR. A. p.
Pardon, Lieutenant Moore aud others, and
standing toast drank to Lieutenant Lucien
Young, U. S. N, a popular friend of the
troop, who is now in South America
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
WHITE HAS HIS SAY.
He Wants Renewed Opportunity for
Work.

He Wants Renewed Opportunity for
Work.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Mr. s. V. White made
the following statement to-day: az have only
this to say-this is not the time or place to
examine our books or business. AS to the un-
fortunate speculation in corn, subsequent
events have shown that my judgment as to
the commercial situation was correct, and
after the bears broke the price and gave away
my corn to exporters, there was not enough
left in the country to supply the domestic de-
maud at prices much higher than l looked
for. | do not enter into any hue and cry
against man now most unfortunate in either
his reason or his business integrity Rumor
especially in Chicago charges wrong dealing
as to the execution Of my orders. | have no
means of verifying those things, and it would
not do any good to me to prove them 1t is,
however, fair to say that have been disap-
pointed in not getting large sums of money
owing to me on the settlement of corn held
for me by his firm, and that the failure to OBJ
tain that money has most seriously interfered
with settlements which would have aided me
In renewing business. Whatever is in store
for me, the best thing that could happen for
all my creditors would be that / should have
a renewed opportunity for work.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
High School Alumni.

number of High School graduates met
last night with the view of forming perma-
nent Alumni Association of the Washington
High School. Much enthusiasm was mani
tested in the matter and the following action
taken: Those present elected as temporary
officers, Mr.. Ramey, chairman; Mr.. Pollard,
secretary, and Mr.. Chamberlin, treasurer
The secretary was instructed to correspond
with the various class organizations and re-
quest them to bring the project before their
classes at the coming annual reunions. An
effort was made to secure q representation
from every class which has graduated, but
owing to the fact that many of these are scat
tered some had no members in attendance.
The following were present: Messrs. Pollard
and Brock, 'S5; Shoemaker and Saunders,
'S6; Ramey, Shields, Grove and Hinman, S9;
Chamberlin and Ross, 100; Slemen, Slater,
Moore and Hensey, '91.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
ELKINs is A HARRISON MAN.
He Was the Brains, Energy and Elec-
tricity of Harrison,s Supporters

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Chairman James 8.
Clarkson, of the Republican National Com
mittee, this morning gave what he alleged to
be President Harrison's reasons for the ap-
pointment of Stephen B. Elkins as Secre-
tary of War. "Elkins has been Harrison
man since before the nomination of the Presi-
dent,n said Mr.. Clarkson, ''and had he at
that time had permanent residence he would
have been one of the original members of the
Cabinet. Contrary to the popular belief
Elkins led the Harrison forces at the conven-
tion and he was the brains, energy and cleo
tricity of Mr.. Harrison's supporters, and he
carried with him the promises made by Mr..
Harrison. This may look a bit queer, but it is
true nevertheless Mr.. E lkins Is one of my
warmest personal friends and / know what |
am talking about. don't say that he did not
consult Blaine before he accepted nomination,
but | should like TO wager a good deal that he
did not He is now a settled resident of an
influential State, and being a strong adherent
of the President it was natul al that he should
be Damedn
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Ho . For HoIIdax cliffs.

Everybody is now on the lookout for holi-
day presents for the boys, and time and money
can be saved by calling and examining the
catalogue and stock of M. A. Tappan, No.
10l3 Pennsylvania avenue, the Washington
depot of A. G. Spalding IL Bros. Here every
conceivable article in the sporting line is OBJ
tainable, in fact Tappan's is recognized as the
store for sporting goods of the District. Steam
engines and cars, steam yachts, steamboat
toys, sleds, skates, toboggans, all kinds of in
door games, photograph outfits, air-guns,
Flobert rifles, footballs, boxing gloves, gym
nasium suits, athletic and gymnasium
goods. Cutlery of all kinds can be
found at this noted establishment, and the
beauty of it is, that all goods are sold at the
most reasonable rates. Amy one wanting to
fill youngster with delight has only to take
him around to Tappan's and let hiLl select a
Christmas gift out of the large stock in view.
There is no other place of business in the
country where he can be better suited in the
line of sporting goods.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
MANY YOUNG MEN ORDAINED.
The First Colored Priest in the United
States.


BALTIMORE, Dec. 19.-Cardinal Gibbons,
assisted by Very Rev. DR.. Magnien, President
OF ST. Mary's Seminary of st. Sulpic, Rev.
Father Slattery, chief of the Josephlte Order
here, Rev. A. Sabetti, S. j., of Woodstock
College, and several of the local clergy, Or
dained this morning twenty-four young men,
eight priests six deacons, and twelve sub dea-
cons. There were as many more for the minor
orders. The congregation gathered to wit
ness and participate in the ceremonies was
more than usually large and included many of
the best colored people of the city. The spe-
cial reason for the presence of the latter was
that the first man of their race was to be or
dained priest in the United States, and that
he was to have this high honor bestowed upon
HIM by the1 Cardinal Archbishop himself, the
Primate of the Episcopacy of the country.
Charles Randolph Uncles is the name of the
young man who has achieved the great dis
tinction.
Mr.. Uncles was born in Baltimore and is
about 30 years of age.
Among the gentlemen ordained were Rev
Mr.. William A. McKeefry, Richmond, as
priest; Rev. Mr.. j. G. Mallon, Baltimore, as
sub.deacon; Messrs. Michael j. Ahern, Rich
mond, and Henry A. Policy, Baltimore, as
lectors and Mr.. Edward j. Walsh, Richmond
tOnSure,
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Anrtiun Sales.
r ATIMER Il SLOAN, Auetioneers,
~ 1909 G st.

r ATIMER 4 SLOAN, Auetioneers,
~ 1909 G st.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS,
SUITABLE FOR XMAS GIFTS,
COMPRISING REAL BRONZE VASES,
BRONZE AND GILT CARD RECEIVERS,
FRENCH BRONZE STATUETTES,
BRONZE BUSTS AND GROUPS,
CANDLESTICKS, VASES IN CHINA
AND BRONZE, ELEGANT FRENCH
BRONZE CLOCK SET, FINE SILVER.
PLATED GOODS, EPERGNES COM
FORTS, ETC, BRASS LANTERNS,
SCREENS, GILT SEALING SET. TRIP
LICATE MIRRORS, PLACQUES, LAMPS,
TOILET SET, ASH TRAYS, HAT RACKS,
AND MANY OTHER FINE AND vALUA-
BILE PIECES, SUITABLE FOR CHRIST
MAS GIFTS, Al AUCTION
On WEDNESDAY, December %, 1891, at
II a. NJ, and and p. M, within our rooms,
l409 street, near Treasury Department, we
will sell q fine collection OF holiday goods,
and comprising, as it does, rare and valuable
pieces, should command general attention.
Exhibition all day Tuesday.
LATIMER & SLOAN,
de20-l5 Auctioneers.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
II is Here Again.

The grip is again raging in the city, and 1t
has come apparently TO stay. United States
and District officials seem to be an especial
mark of the enemy, and In high social circles
do to triHe with an attack of this influenza.
1t is distressing as well as dangerous, and
generally remains in the system producing
debility for months even If 1t does not culmi-
nate IN an attack Of pneumonia. There is no
necessity for suffering any length of time
from the grip. A panacea, a sure cure will
be found in Cooks Balm of Life, for when
ever 1t has been tried it has never failed.
Get some bottles OF the Balm and take 1t reg
ularly and the grip cannot hurt you.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
LIE CoINTE's SEVERE SENTENCE.
Judge Bradley Gives Him Eight Years in
Albany Penitentiary.

Albany Penitentiary.
After listening yesterday to the arguments
in connection with the motion for a new trial
made on behalf of George d. lie Cointe the
young Frenchman convicted on the 5th in
slant of assault with intent to kill his wife
last Decoration Day, Judge Bradley promptly
overruled the motion, and sentenced LIE
Cointe to imprisonment in the Albany peni
tentiary with hard labor for term Of eight
years. So severe sentence was hardly ex-
pected, certainly not by the prisoner, who
was rather startled by its imposition. Before
proceeding with the argument, Mr.. Geneste,
counsel for LIE Cointe, read in support of the
motion an affidavit signed by Miss Rebecca
Connolly, who at the time of the shooting re-
sided in the house in which itsoccurred. Miss
Connolly affirmed that although conversant
with the details Of the affair, she was induced
by Mr.. G. G. Frost to withhold her testimony,
was only another attempt to criminate Mrs
Le Cointe and Frost. LIE Cointe's counsel
will take the case up to the Court in General
Term on a writ of error as soon as the bill of
exceptions is prepared and signed.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
FINEST SHIP IN THE NAVY.

The Miantonomohs Trial Trip-Getting
Other Ships Ready for Sea.
New YORK, Dec. 19.-The monitor Mianto-
nomoh, which is to be the finest ship in the
Navy, will be fioated out of the dry-dock of
the Brooklyn navy yard next Wednesday.
She will go on her trial trip to Gardner's Bay.
There are no indications of discharge of
workmen at the navy yard. The Maine, Gin
cinnati, Puritan, and Terror, each give EN-
ployment to several hundred men, whose
services cannot be dispensed with for several
months, provided the Government wants these
ships ready for service next year.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Tactics of the Whiskv Tru,t.

CHICAGO, Dec l9.-The Whisky Trust hav-
ing failed in its efforts to induce some of the
leading rectifyers of Toledo, Baltimore, and
Milwaukee to buy out the trust on its own
terms, has sent its agents into the territory of
the stubborn firms with instructions to sell
whisky direct to retailers at such low prices
as Will make the business Improbable. The
fight promises to be severe and of long dura-
tion, as the firms outside the trust are deter
mined to maintain their independence.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
The Arbitrators Selected.

An agreement having been reached with
the British Government as to the basis of ar
bitration of the seal fishery controversy, all
that now remains to complete the convention
is an agreement as to the arbitrators. 1t is
confidently expected that their appointment
and the terms of arbitration will be officially
announced In few days. The nominations
have been made and await only the concur
renee OF the Governments interested.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
John Hoex Settles Un.

New YORK, Dec. 19.-The Adams Express
Company has made final settlement with
Mr.. John HOey, its ex-president. Mr.. Hoey
has now no further relations with the com
pany. Mr.. Leopold Wallach for the Adams
Express Company, says Mr.. Hoey has paid all
closed and cannot be opened. Mr.. Wallach
refused to say whether Mr.. Hoey returned the
amount in full which he is charged with
having appropriated.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Fatal CoIIisions at Sea.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The steamer Chicago,
Antwerp for New York, ran into the Ketch
Ellen off Rye to-day and cut her to the waters
edge Steamer Michigan at Liverpool from
Boston was in collision In the Mersey with
the schooner G. w. T. The schooner was
sunk and her mate was drowned. The Michi-
gan was only slightly damaged.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
She Prayed for Death.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 19.-Mrs. Nancy Britt
Kennedy, the oldest woman in this city, died
this morning. At an early hour she got up
and commenced praying that she might die
and continued her prayers for nearly three
quarters of an hour, when she fell to the floor
dead. The desceased is the woman whose age
has been extensively reported as 11S. Her
exact age, however, is not known.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Income Tax Applicable to Americans.

Under the German Income Tax law, which
goes into effect January next, the rate of
tax is scaled from marks on an income of
900 marks to 100 marks on an income of
100, 900 marks and 200 marks on each 5000
marks in excess of 100000 marks. The law
will apply to American citizens residing in
Germany and TO American joint stock or
other companies having branch houses in
clSermaDV
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
Caused Crispi's Downfall.

The United States Charge d'Affaires at
Rome has forwarded to the State Department
"A copy OF the new customs tariff of Italy,
which makes increases of duty on certain
American products. The Charge says these
duties are almost identical with those intro
duced by Signor CrIspi's ministry, and which
resulted In his defeat.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20

BarthoomaY's Rochester Beer is brewed
from the finest hops and choicest Canadian
malt; is fully fermented aad guaranteed pure
in every respect. It's nOurlshing beverage
and just what you want to aid the digestion
of your Xmas dinner. Delivered to any part
OF the city. Try bO1. Washington Branch,
lilo and ll12 G street northwest. Iele-
phone No. AL
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
The Great Bridge over the Hudson.

Acting Secretary Grant has approved the
revised plans for the railroad bridge over the
North River at New York City, ana it is un-
derstood the work on it will begin at once,
The plans provide that the bridge shall be fif-
teen feet higher than the Brooklyn bridge.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20

ENOR RENT
Il FURNISHED HOUSES
In all sections OF the city, at prices ranging
from $3.50 to 81, 900 per moAth. Apply to
j. V. N. HUYCK,
1903 Pa. ave.
Opposite north entrance U. s. Treasury
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
UNOR SALE

EOR SALE
II BUSINESS PROPERTY
IN GEORGETOWN,
Fronting 95 feet ON Bridge street and about
100 feet on the G. and o. canal; large four
story building, 30xS0, constructed in the
MOST SUBSTANTIAL MANNER; can, with
slight alterations, be made suitable for WARE
HOUSE or MANUFACTURING purposes.
Price, for the entire property, $4,000.
Apply to
j. V. N. HUYCK,
1908 Pa. ave.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
LOCAL STOCK MARKET.
OULLNESS GIVING WAY TO ACTIVITY
AND BETTER PRICES.

Large Dealings in Washington Loan and
Trust stock With Little Variation in
Price-Smal offerings of U. S. Electric
Lighting stock at Better Quotations.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
I ATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers,
~ 1409 u street.

~ 1909 q street.
TRADE SALE OF FIVE CRATES OF AS
SORTED CROCKERY, COMPRISING
STOCK NECESSARY FOR XMAS HOL.
IDAYS.
On MONDAY, December 81, 1891, com
mencing at II o'clock a. M, within our rooms
14O9 G street, we will sell five crates of crock
cry, comprising
Dishes, Bakers, Pies.
Stove Bowls, Nappes,
Scollops, Platers, Bowls,
Plates Cookers, Stove Tops,
Rice Plates Meat Dishes, Soaps
Mugs, Lip Bowls, Sugars,
Meat Dishes, Tea and Coffee Cups, etc.,
Custards, Flat Plates, etc.
LATIMER & SLOAN,
del9-4 Auctioneers.
DUNCANsoN BROS, Auctioneers.
~ 9th and d streets northwest
REAL ESTATE, STOCKS AND BONDS,
PERSONAL EFFECTS.
ALL SALES PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO
AND GIVEN PERSONAL ATTENTION.
ACCOUNTS SETTLED TWENTY FOUR
HOURS AFTER SALE.
ADVANCES MADE ON STOCKS OF
MERCHANDISE AND OTHER PER
SONAL EFFECTS.
APPRAISEMENTS OF REAL AND PER
SONAL PROPERTY.
STORAGE.
We are prepared to receive storage In our
large and commodious storerooms, making
advances when desired, and all goods Gov
cred by insurance.
DUNCANSON BROS.
de2O-S Auctioneers.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
RHal Gatats.

TOR SALE
II A DECIDED BARGAIN.
An elegant residence on street near Du-
pont circle; lot 25x954 to 3Ofoot alley; this
property will be sold cheap, as the owner has
left the city; price $l55O0. For terms and
permit to inspect apply to
j. V. N. HUYCK,
1905 Pa. ave.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-20
I ATIMER 81 SLOAN, Auction GERS.
FINE LOT OF GROCERIES AT
AUCTION,
EMBRACING IN PART
de20-15

ShDSl = Or EAC LIN CANS
AND PACKAGES,
CANNED GOODS OF EVERY DESCRlP-
TION, CONDIMENTS AND PICKLES IN
GLASS, AND PACKAGES, IMPORTED
PRESERV ES, PRESERVES IN TUBS AND
CANS, BEST ITALIAN OIL, RAISINS,
CANNED AND PACKED MEATS, SAR-
DIMES, RICE, TOILET AND LAUNDRY
SOAPS, MATCHES, BROOMS, BRUSHES,
AND WOODEN WARE, TOBACCO,
PLATFORM AND COUNTER SCALES,
SILVER-MOUNTED SHOW CASES,
SPRING BALANCES, COFFEE MILL,
TEA CADDIES, OFFICE FURNITURE,
LARGE ICE BOX, LARGE LOT OF Pa.
PER, PORTION OF THE FIXTURES,
ALSO
A FINE HORSE, GROCERY WAGON, AND
HARNESS, MILLER SAFE, ETC.
The above stock of groceries will be sold at
public auction on TUESDAY morning, De-
cember %, 1891, commencing at 10 O'Clock, at
store No. 945 r street north vest.
LATIMER u SLOAN, Auctoneers.
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