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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28

took of the nature of special election,
the candidates being selected by major
ity vote in their respective wards In
three of the wards the party failed to
poll the majority of their Votes and con-
sequently special nominating elections
will necess lrily be held. The system
does not meet with favor.
The Davenport & Rock Island Street
Railway company this morning COM
menced putting in new double curve at
the corner Of Twentieth street and Third
avenue, replacing the one now in use and
also by means of tongue switches, giving
the com psny advantages it has not here
tofore possessed, and enabling it to use
and operate its bridge line by temporar>
lily abandoning that portion Of Third ave-
nue. from Nineteenth TO Twentieth while
the water pipes are being laid prepare,
tory to paving. the mayor considering the
use of that track dangerous while the
pipe laying is in progress. The work of
relsying the Elm street line will also be
commenced a. once.
The Union holds that w. J. Gamble is
doing the best kind of electioneerine"
by having The brick pavement cleaned
from the court house square west, land
people who saw the bricks once more re-
joiced and we're glad, and their hearts
went out to Gamble" So. so! This is the
reason why Gamble is attend ing to
his duty. The long sueering is broken
for the first time since the pave
ment was put down for political effect
openly confessed, after all il? The peo-
pie were wondering why the change, but
they are not TO be led around this way
and have their streets cleaned only when
one OF the street bosses seeks better
office. They will vote for man v no
will attend to lis duties all at times, and
not merely when he wants something bet
ter. That man will be found in L. G..
Banding.
They tell good oke which was re-
Gently perpetrated by Conductor 0. II.
Creel, of the st. Louis express, on his
baggsgeman, Peter Murray The story
is long one, but it was skillfu!ly PLAN
ned and admirably carried out A pet
dog was the key note to the perform
ance. and how the popular baggagemsn
chung to that pug all the way from Wann
to Rosevile the other day, how he
shared his dinner with it and purchased
it milk besides a Be9rdstown, and how
he wept when he found it gone. how he
made proiuse and humble apology to a
lady who was no, the owner, are succeed
ing incidents in the baggagemsn's tale of
woe. Just mention the word dog to
Murray nowadays and his countenance
will denote his full appreciation of the
memory Of that word.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28

Head of the Firm-How long have
you been with rs now, James?
Assistant Bookkoeper-Six years, sir.
H. o. F.-And what salary are you
getting?
A B-Nine doh lrs week, sir.
II. O. F.-Ah! Nine dollars! Well,
James, you have proved yourself most
trustworthy fellow and as showing my
appreciation of your honesty l have de-
cided to let you sign for the registered
letters this year.-0Lonetary Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28
A AIistak en- Policy.

First Tramp say, Mike, tn fashion
of gents like me an you carryin clubs is
a mistake.
Second Tramp-Git out! Clubs scares
people inter bein hospitable, don't they?
First Tramp-They useter; but Wen
folks began ter notice our clubs they be-
gan ter keep big dogs, an now it takes
all tn cold vittles they has ter feed til
dogs.-New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28
SOLVED THE PROBLEM.

The inventor of the New Scale Kim
ball Piano was overjoyed when he found
what q success he had made of il, and the
above cut represents his feelings Have
you examined these pianos? Do not
confound them with the old stenciled
make. but call and see the New Scale;
they are the finest in the lan1. We have
just received a fine assortment in An
tjque Oak. Birds Eye Maple. Mahogany,
Satin. Walnut, French Walnut and Rose
Wood finish cases. Call early and see
the finest variety ever shown in the city
of Rock Island.
,. Roy Bowlby. 1925 Sec,1d Ave.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28
THEIR LAST SLEEP.

Jon Mueller and Mrs. Susan Gar
nett Pass Away-Other Obituary
Mention.
John A. Mueller, the well-known pro-
prietor of the Union house on Twentieth
street, died at 2 o'clock Sunday morning,
aged A years. 8 months and 81 days. He
had been resident of the city for many
years, having been proprietor OF the
house where he died for over 90 years
His death is made particularly touching
one as his wife died only week ago. and
by this double FIJI ction family of seven
children are left orphans Mr.. Mueller
had been in ill health the past two years,
and during the past winter had been con-
fined to his home most of the time. He
was out driving on Friday, and on Satur-
day was able to be about the house. but
he got worse in the evening and contin-
ued to fail until early Sunday morning,
when he passed away. He was an up
right, honest citizen and enjoyed The high
esteem of many friends.
The funeral occurs from the German
Lutheran church Tuesday aftern DON at 2
o'clock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28
REYNOLDS.

Basil Reynolds, one of the oldest resi-
denis of the county, died at his home in
Stewartville at II 80 o'clock on Saturday
night, aged 70 years. He resided in this
city until 1875. when he went to Missouri
ald from there to California, returning to
Moline in 1887. Ia 1889 he received q
stroke of paralysis, from which he was a
cripple until his death The funeral will
occur from his late home in Stewartvllle
tomorrow at II o'clock.
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Mary Emp
Ike occurred from her home on Twentieth
street at ? O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
Rev C. A. Mennicke, of the German
Lutheran, officiating. It was very large
ly attended and the remains were inferred
in the German Lutheran cemetery. The
following were the pall-bearers: c. Linn
burg, Joachim Kruse, John Enpke, Claus
Sick, John Hoax and John Kirk busch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-28
GARRETT

Mrs. Susan Garrett died at her home,
613 Tenth street at 1910 o'clock on Sat,
urday night after several weeks illness.
aged 70 years. Her husband, the late
Joseph Girnett, died only six weeks
ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Garnett were among
the early pioneers of this section, coming
here from the east about 10 years ago.
She leaves three children. two sons Will
liam 81. of Taylor Ridge, and Samuel G..
of Genoa, Wis, and a daughter, Mrs.
Mary Blaney. Mrs. Garrett had been an
invalid for the past 10 years.
The funeral occurs from her late home
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
CITY Hall Notes.

The committee on city printing met at
II o'clock to-day and the committee on
city property at IL.
The committee on finance will meet to-
morrow at ~ o'clock.
The City Hall will be closed on Wash
ington's birthday.
The inspector of buildings reports that
certificates Of exemption have been
granted TO IT, II. a j, n. Molter, S and 10
Potter street and TO Mrs. Mary f.. Har-
rington, corner of Broad and Richmond
streets, fire escapes, have been provided.
The new fourroom primary school on
Harris avenue is rapidly approaching com
pletion as also is the six-room brick addi-
tion TO the Candace street grammar
school. IL is expected that both will be
ready for occupancy about March.
Closely following the placing of lien
upon the new building owned by l.. \.
Tillinghast a. Co., situated on the corner
OF Westminster and Mathewson streets,
by Barker Chadsey & Co. for $3.50 comes
another by the Builders Iron Company
for -, 500. The latter was recorded yester-
day and is, as is the other, due to the fail
ure OF Darling Bros. & Co., of Worcester,
the contractors for the erection of the Til
linghast building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
The CARPENTER CASE.
Mr.. De Fol Sues for $500 for Care
of Mrs. Carpenter.
HE GAVE THE LADY A HOME,
And Claims That Under the Arrange
ments He Incurred Expenses which
senator sherman Was To Pay, but
That He Has Not Done So.

Senator Albert II. Sherman, aspirant
for Pawtucket mayoralty honors was a
defendant in suit of assumpsit brought
by Henry DE Flo TO recover $500 for goods
purchased aud expenses incurred by Mrs.
DeEio, in the interest of Mary +. Carpen-
ter, for whom Senator Sherman is trus-
tee under the "marred-woman act"
The plaintiff alleges that during the
trouble between Mrs. Carpenter and her
husband, Senator Sherman went TO Mrs
DeFio. who is a sister of Mrs. Carpenter,
and asked her to provide home for the
latter, promising To pay for all expenses
incurred. IL is further alleged that Mr.
DeFio rented another house on the
strength of this promise purchased new
furniture for Mrs. Carpenter apartments
and incurred expense in onher ways for
her on the strength of Senator Sherman's S
promise; that he then refused 10 settle the
bills and the suit is brought to recove the
amount of $500 which the plaintiff claims
is due him and his wife for expenses in
Cured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
short agrapIis.

f. Fenwick of Paris is registered at the
Narragansett Hotel, and j. ,. Gray OF
Mexico at the Dorrance.
George A. Littlefield will lecture at the
Y. NJ. G. A. tonight on Daniel Webster
and the Union" This is one of the Junior
department entertainments.
The second concert of the twelfth season
of the Arion Club will be held in Infantry
Hall on the evening OF Feb %.
series of talks on Art and America F"
was begun yesterday afternoon in the
rooms of the Providence Art Climb, by
Mrs. Maud Howe Elliott. daughter Of
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. He subject was
THE Early American Artists" The next
meeting will be held on March 3. The
subject will be "Our Modern American
Artists The public are invited to attend.
4 slight blaze in the window of j. Fin
klestein's dry goods store, 253 North Main
street, was eXtinguished by Hose last
evening. The fire originated by gas jet
coming i'm contact with some netting being
i'm the window, and the damage will not
exceed 500.
The alarm from box AZ, at the corner of
Jackson and Fountain streets at As
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, was for a
slight blaze in the parlor of the house oc-
cupied by Chief Steere. The blaze origi-
mated by the flying birthstone from a
match igniting the lace curtains, and
was quickly suppressed.
There was nothing new To say about the
typhus cases to-day and no prospects of
any more cases developing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
Market Notes.


The rate Of seitirg erehdnge arc I.S6.7. The
rate Of demand sterling bills at which gold can
De erported 10 London WITHOUT loss is L.Ss3s for
bars and L.s9A for coin, and the rate at tphich u
cdn be imported pithou loss at k.s5 S-I.
The rates .of sterling exchange are
81. .S61l to S4.S9
LoNDoN-The report of the directors of
the Barring Bio a. Co.. limited, for the
year ending Dec 81, 1891, submitted at a
meeting held in London on the 10th inst.
shows profit of 2,46l, IL, 3. After
paying current expenses and making
provision for bad or doubtful debts the
exhibit may be considered TO represent the
results of about ten months, owing TO the
fact that although the entire capital of
sl,0C0,C00 was all paid up January of last
year, some time elapsed before actual
transfer OF the bulk Of the business was
made. Mr.. Thomas Barring was appoint
ed a director.
NEW YoRK-The opposition TO the
Poughkeepsie bridge deal has been with
drawn and the proceedings for the re-or-
ganiZation of the company will now make
rapid progress. The plans for the eX-
change of securities will be issued in a
few days.
NEW -Hadelbache, Schleheimer *
Co. took $4,000 gold orders for export.
NEW GoRK-The advance In Reading
has been on report that Reading has
bought out Coke Bros The report sounds
rather unreasonable, but may mean that
Coke Bros. have joined in some agree
ment with Reading relative TO production.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
Fast Providence.

About 200 members of the American
Mechanics gathered in Grand Army Hail
last evening, to celebrate the first anni-
versary of Netop Council No T. Nara
gansett Council No. 2, of Providence, was
represented by Past Coucillors George w.
smith. Frederick W. Folsom and sixty.
five members, Burnside Council No. 8. of
Riverside, by Past Councillor William III.
Mason, Councillor Albert q. Woodard
and forty-five members; Liberty Council
No. II, of Providence, by Past Council
lors j. Il. Comstock, Jr, and w. f..
Marcy.
There were also present State Or
Haven, Conn, Deputy State Councillor
Jonathan Osborn of Willimantic, Conn.
and the following ofiicers-elect OF the
State Council of Rhode Island State
Councillor Ira ID. Golf of Riverside, State
Council Secretary Charles w. Littell and
State Council Treasurer Walter c. Nun
roe, State Vice Chancellor Wayland X.
Smyth of Watchemoket. At $3.50 o'clock
the assembled guests sat down TO ban
Quet which had been provided by Netop
Council in honor of the occasion, after
which speaking was the order of the
evening. Councillor fbed H. Carpenter
officiating as toastmaster. NetoD Coun-
Gil has doubled its membership within
the year. and is i'm a very prosperous con
dition, aud this enjoyable occasion will be
long remembered by all that were pres.
ent AZ / o'clock the guests departed.
with many wishes for the continued pros
perity of Netop Council.
II il very gratifying TO the people of
East Providence TO be- represented in the
NEWS contest for the trip TO Europe, and
To be represented 10y such capable man
as j. W. Miller. Mr.. Miller has resided i'm
this town for nearly twelve years, previous
To which he had resided in Rehoboth,
Mass where he was born aud lived on his
fathers farm until he had attained the
age Of manhood. He is member of
Watchemoket Tribe No .. Order of Red
Men, Netop Council No. I, Order of United
American Mechanics, Reliance Lodge No.
80, l. q. o. f., and several other organiza-
tions, beside being al active member OF
Watchemoket Fire Engine Company No
1, i'm which he takes great interest He
Is also an ardent sportsman and i'm one
hunting expedition lost his left hand by
the bursting of "a gun barrel lie is "A very
popular man and is sure Co be generously
supported by the people OF this town and
of Wanskuck. Pawtucket aud near living
towns in Massachusetts where he is well
known.
The East Providence Geographical As.
sociation met M the home of Mrs. Henry
Anthony on Anthony street, Thursday
evening. \ short musical program was
enjoyed after which refreshments were
served
Mr.. Gardner who resides on sutton
street and r. II TuIfTOHd empfOye. Invited
several of his friends from the railroad to
take supper with him last evening. a so
cial time was enjoyed.
The Rev ID. i. Eaton of Franklin
Mass. will supply the pulpit at the First
Uniyersalist Church sunday
Are YOU in-wsnt of Help Try n Io-ccnt
advertisement In the " News"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
VOTING DISTRICTS IN LINCOLN.
Ing Eetare the senate Judiciary Conf
mittee on the Proposed Bill.

The Senate committee on judiciary gave
a postponed hearing to-day in the Senate
chamber on the bill providing for the di-
yiding of the town of Lincoln into seven
voting districts.
Frank r. FitZsimmons of Central Falls
spoke against the seven districts and pre-
sented a plan for dividing the town into
five districts as two of the proposed dis
tricts are so thickly populated. He said
the opposition were willing TO compromise
on six districts.
DR.. McNally, representative from Lin
coin, also spoke of the small population
of Savlesville and LIMERICK.
Senator Thompson of Lincoln said there
was evidently politics behind the bill, as
there are seven councilmen to be elected
and he feared that another bill would be
proposed To have each district elect its
councilman, which would make the town
council undoubtedly Republican.
John y. Butman, representative from
Lincoln, said that when the five district
bill was introduced last year there was no
charge of politics, and it was q perfectly
fair division.
Other speakers against the bill in its
present form were William McGlynn, and
James Murphy, acting town solicitor Of
Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
The Municipal Court,

Business was transacted 60 day i'm the
Municipal Court before Judge Sphinx as
follows;
Sarah Ahern was appointed guardian
of Louisa, Sarah T., Thomas f., and Ere
derrick j. Ahern.
Guardian of Alice T.. Burrill settled his
account. balance due guardians. Sll0. IS:
of Arthur ID. BurIill, balance due guar.
dian, $50 W; of Clara r. Burrlll, balance
due guardian, S905i. Of Eugene G.. Bur
rill balance due guardian. $500
The administrator of estate OF Annie VI
Clark settled his account, balance on hand
- ,3O4D
Quincey Parker was appointed admins
TRAITOR Of estate OF T.. N Parker
Eliza Shippee was named cxecutrix of
estate OF David G.. Shippee: exempt fIom
giving bond.
Appraisers were appointed of the estate
OF Carolina Greenwood. alias Sharon.
Administrator OF estate of George
Iloge authorized TO sell, inventory at a
private sale.
The report of the commissioners to as
sign the dover 90 the widow Of BENJAMIN
Tauner, was received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
CENTREVlllE.

George y. Bates, who has been travelling
with the Barnum and London shows for
the past nine years, was surprised at his
residence Wednesday night by about sixty
friends who Immediately upon their ar
rival proceeded To take possession of the
house The evening was enjoyably spent
in music, singing, etc. while several solos
were sung TO the accompaniment of piano
and violin 10y Mrs John L. Sullivan, wife
of the Champion John H., Mr.. Bates being
Mrs Sullivan's brother. An elaborate
supper was served ut midnight
The NEWS will be for sale every evening
by George H. Tanner and A. Tyler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
RIVER POINT,

Paul Brook, boy employed in The mule
room OF the Royal mills, fell and broke his
arm yesterday afternoon. The bones
were set by Or. Carpenter.
1t is stated that the friends Of Spaulding
are saving up lots of votes, and those in
the lead will have to keep moving as some
body will receive great surprise ere
long.
Workmen are again cutting ice for the
Il. B a. r. Knight Manufacturing Com
-pany. and are storing il in the Champion
ice house, the house this morning being
seven-eights full.
The NEWS will be for sale every evening
at John Urquharts and l. Il. Chases'.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
Teiegraphic Figures.

TIE length of conducting wires laid in
England for public telographic purposes
is l1I.033 miles, aud the numb.s Of instru-
ments is 1870. In London $4,000 and in
Great Britain GG.5O0, 600 messages were re-
ceived in 1890 Speech has been main.
tanned with perfect clearness by telephone
between London and Paris, distance Of
3ll miles.-New YORK Telegram.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
TAFFY FOR RUSSELL
Administered by the Brother o.
Congressman Morse.

WASHINGTON Feb. 19.-Jacob Morse, a
Boston manufacturer, and brother TO the
congressman, in conversation to-day, said
Politics in our State is in mighty good
hands. We are governed as well as any
State in the Union, and Russell makes an
excellent executive. If Cleveland could
he nominated he would come pretty near
carrying, if he did not carry, the Republi-
can State of Massachusetts,.
. Free wool would suit New England,
but free silver coinage would lose the
whole section 10 the Democratic party"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
The Moon na. No rgcct on Lunat,c..

Superintendents OF asylums and experts
in insanity say there are no grounds for
the belief that the moon affects the minds
of the insane, notwithstanding the term
lunacy was applied TO such cases because
of the supposed lamar influence. IT. true,
however, that in many instances the pa
tients have bad spells about once a month.
--pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
The Funeral of Mrs. Vino 4.

ton was held AT her late residence on Wat
erman street at noon to-day. The Rev.
DIR. Babcock. rector of Grace Church.
ollicatcd 4 large number of friends
were present. The burial was at Swan
Point Cemetery and was attended only by
the family
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
4. q. Malcolm VIII Recover.

grocery store on High street, and who was
seriously injured by falling on u tilt while
fishing through the ice at Cunliff's pond
Tuesday. is comparatively comfortable.
His physicians report his chances for re-
covery as good, provided nothing unfore.
e1en OCCURS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
In the Senate.
THE SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.
Several Persons Fined for Assault, Thief
and other Offenses.

Several Persons Fined for Assault, THEFT
and other Offenses.
In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing William 4. Sullivan was fined $50 and
costs for driving off carriage belonging
to Clarence j. Luce, and also for stealing
a box of seidletZ powders. Sullivan was
stopped by John Manning. the tender at
the Red Bridge, and not been able TO give
n good account of himself was placed
under arrest
Newton Mcintyre pleaded guilty 10
assaulting Gilbert Eastman and was fined
so and costs.
George McDermott charged with an
assault on Cornelius McGillicuddy,
pleaded not guilty and was held in 500
surety for trial Tuesday.
Walter Haddock, was fined SO for the
larceny of coat from Edward Smith.
Frank Greeley, charged with stealing a
mat from Alfred Barth, pleaded guilty
and was fined $40 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
MINISTERS MAY REMAIN.
freycinet Has an Interview With
Carnot.
HAS WHITELAW REID RESIGNED?
"GauIois" Says He VIII Sail From France
on Feb. 2s--Peace Has Been Restored
In BraziI-The Irish Press Denounce
the Balfour Bill.

PARIS. Feb. 19.-M. de Freycinet had an
interview with NJ. Carnot to-day. The
President of the Republic has declined to
discuss the situation tonight. IL is quite
possible the Ministry may be prevailed
TO stay in Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
DON'T FAIL TO READ IT!
rinencs. of Platinum Wire.

There are fine woven wire gauzes and
cloth some OF which are made with as
many as 10000 meshes To the square inch.
The more delicate classes Of wires find ap.
plication i'm scientific instruments. So fine
are these that it is difficult TO get them
measured, but the task has been accom-.
plished, and platinum wire has been drawn
90 200 Of an inch and to even greater
Gneness. Mechanical News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
yerdIcts i'm slan,lcr suits.

In the slander suit brought by James
j. Hanniwell against Dwight II. Loomis
the jury returned verdict for the plain
tai for 500.
In the slauder suit brought by Bridget
Maloy against Frederick Buf the jury re-
turned verdict for so
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
Peace Restored in Brazil.

LONDON, Feb. l9-Advices to-day from
Rio are to the effect that quiet has been
restored in Ceara, where revolutionary
troubles have been reported. The dis
order was purely local and due TO the fact
that the governor of the province was
strong supporter of Fonseca, and ad-
herents of the Pexiolto government de
termined TO get rid of him. The obnoxious
governor ended the trouble by resigning
when he saw the opposition was SO formi-
dable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-19
DenouneIng Balfour,s Bin.

DUBLIN, Feb 19-The press of Ireland
generally denounces the Irish Local Gov
ernment bill introduced in the House of
Commons yesterday by Balfour 1t is
condemned as joke, "A sham, "A fraud and
an insult by various journals, Parnellite
as we'll as McCarthyite The National
Press, a McCarthyite organ compares the
bill 10 a japanese toy with its meaning.
less provisions like succession of empty
boxes, one within another.