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The Bessemer indicator., 1893-01-28

One thing Dny be said in favor Of Cain; he
did not try to escape the penalty od bis crime
By the insanity dodge.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-01-28
senator Murphy Of New York.

Edward Murphy was chosen on the i7ih by
the New York legislature as United States
senator to succeed Frank Hlscock
Ia the Assembly there was bit OF excite
nent caused by Mn Kempner, who denounced
Murphy as n candidate in the joint caucus q
week ago. When Mr.. Kempner'- name was
reached, he said; II beg to be excused from
voting aud shall briefly and pointedly state
my reasons:
"First-The election Of Edward Mummy .Ir
is dictated ts himself and by about three
other persons in utter defiance Of public SEN
timcnt
''second-He Is not statesman either OF
high Or low degree, and consequently is not
Senate.
"rt'ra-lIc has always been opposed to the
Prcsdcnt-eiect''
Here he was interrupted and oycrrulcd. but
continued: If then | am not allowed 10 ex
plain my vote, must reluctantly and with
regret No,e FOR the caucus choice, Edward
Murphy
An information Of murder In the first de.
gree was filed in the District Court rs Has
tlngs, Nebraska, on the 10Th against Mrs
Edward w. Mason for the killing Of Dclavnn
S. Cole
Mrs. Mason agreed to plead guilty to mar
slaughter This was accepted by the prosecu-
tion. She said Cole offered her a clerical
position in his Office. which she accepted In
his office he took advantage of her. Ucr
husband suspected her and accused her and
she confessed. Her husband told her t,olc
must be killed and that she must do the act.
He showed her how TO use II revolver, Hcr
courage failed on several occasions when
nbont 10 commit the crime, and her husband
pounded and threatened her for two weeks
previous to the fatal night
Judge Beal sentenced her to four years in
ne penitcnliary' Asson's trial viii OCCUR ig
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The Bessemer indicator., 1893-01-28

In about 100 of the synagogues in
this country Sunday meetings are now
held at which lectures are delivered
by the rabbis who had conducted the
regular Jewish service on the previous
day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14

maker luow deaGl OF fianSIoft, Ky. She
SAYS that the statesman seduced her while
his wife wa yet living, promised to marry
her when his wife died, and that she has
had three children of whom he was the
father She says that she was only Il
when Brec k.nridge took advantage of her
youth and iueXpcrience.
1t Is wei. known here that Breckenridge
was engaged to marry Miss Pollard, and
the breaking of Of the engagement caused
a sensation. On July 5 last he married
Mrs Wing, widow of famous Kentucky
public man, and I ms marriage Of, c urse,
left Miss Pollard ont in the cold. Breck-
inridge was serve d with the papers in the
case as he WAS 90 ng TO the dining room
of the Cochran hotel with his wife, and he
showed them to her at once He did nos
seem perturbed, ana woLld only : that
he hoped his friends would believe that
the charges wore the result of vindictivc-
ness, veXation, and perhaps an intention
to blackmail," and that they suspend
judgment penJin full hearing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Some Figures tor the Orators.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE mint bu-
reau of he treasury has issued state
ment showing the value of silver for a Sc
ries of years back 1t begins in 1873 when
the value OF the silver dollar was O.9S3
its ratio 1917, value of fine ounce of silver
Sl.2S2 and average London price So. $50
pence. The price of silver is traced down
ward each year, with a rise in 1S90-9I,
when silver is quoted worth 80 sO5SS the
ratio 10. 49, and line ounce Of silver worth
S1.O41S. Further declines are noted in 1892
and 1898 until July last is reached, when
the silver dollar is stated to be worth
so. 56O52, the ratio IS 81, a fine fine ounce of
silver worth so. - 81, and the London price
$1,000 pence. Tie basis of value from
which the figures are made is gold.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
CLEVELAND TO POPE LEO.
He Offers the Pontiff Book Containing
His Official Papers.


ROME, Aug. 14.-The pope has received
letter from Cardinal Gibbons enclosing
one to "His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons"
from President Cleveland, in which the
American executive transmits through
Gibbons to the pope his (Cleveland's) con-
CALCULATIONS on the papal golden jubilee
The president says that the pleasure at
giving expression to his Fluctuations is en-
HANGED by the lively interest the pope has
always manifested in the prosperity of the
United States and his great admiration of
our political institutions.
Il am glad that these sentiments are the
natural outgrowth of the holy fathers So
licitude for the welfare and happiness of
the masses of humanity and his especial
sympathy for every effort made odignify
simple manhood and to promote the moral
and social elevation of those who toll. Tho
kindness with which his holiness lately ac
cepted copy of the constitution of the
United States leads me TO suggest that if il
does not seem presumptuous, it would
please me exceedingly to place in his
hands book containing the official pa.
pers and documents written by me dur
ing my previous term of office"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
AT THE GREAT EXPOSITION.
State Commissioners Ask Judgment on
Exhibits, But Are Refused.

State Commissioners Ask Judgment on
Exhibits, But Are Refused.
CHICAGO, Aug 1.-THE Worlds fair
state commissioners have asked the ma
tional commission to permit exhibits in
the state buildings to be judged for awards
and been refused. Commissioner ST.
Clair said that it was not only plain vio-
lation of the laws OF the commission, but
would be unfair to the exhibitors in the
department buildings. The law was
adopted two years ago and was well ad-
vertised. The ladies commission, having
no business to transact, has adjourned I'M
til Sept. 20. Another reason for adjourn
ment was the news from Washington that
no more vouchers would be paid for ex-
penses.
Last week was the banner week for at
tendance. The week closed Saturday with
a paid attendance for the day of las, 427
Among the features for this week will be
areview of all the troops at the fair by the
Maharajah of kalparthala tomorrow,
the anniversary of the birthday of the En-
peror of Austria Friday, and British day
Saturday. Every day, however, there will
be some feature.
The finances of the fair Aug 10 stood
this way: Expenditures, 50 lCl, SCI. 16; re-
ceipts, So, $50, ,417.97.
There were but 1906 paid admissions
yesterday.
The live stock show opens Aug. % 1t
will be immense and the stock will be
shown in the pavilion from a. m to
. D. m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
SILVER MEN ISSUE AN APPEAL.

They AL, the People tn Come to the T,cs-
cue of Dads Dollar.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l4.-The executive
committee appoir ted at the Chicago silver
convention met il this city and has .ssued
ian appeal to the people" signed by \. J.
Warner, chairman, and George f. Wash
burn, secretary. There is nothing new in
it. The people are asked to come to the
rescue and by potitioning, writing letters
TO their representatives, in congress and all
other means of agitation prevent the re-
peal of the Sherman act unless free coin
age at IS to l is restored. The charge of
conspiracy to dcbase silver and prevent
Its use as money reiterated, and the Sit
uation is declared altogether the most
perilous in our history
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
TRUSTS TO SCIENCE
a Man Who Is Minus a Pair
of Arms.
WILL HAVE A COUPLE GRATED ON,

And Is Encouraged by One Doctor Mt New
York and Another at Richmond, Va
Has Found Couple of Convicts WI O
VIII supply the Members if Given Their
Liberty Cor Theis Great Sacrifice.
NEW YORK, Aug. IA special from
Richmond Va, to the Sun says: Mr. II.
o. Johnson, of Brooklyn, just arrived
here, says that while aboard the steamer
coming from Baltimore to Richmond he
had fellow passenger, a gentleman of
more than ordinary intelligence, who had
lost his arms in an accident, both being
cut off about two inches below the elbow.
Mr.. Johnson's companion said that the OBJ
ject Of his trip to Richmond was to see
DR.. Hunter McGuire about getting him
self pair ofnew arms. Having boundless
faith in the possibilities of modern science,
he had conceived the idea of replacing his
lost arms.
Convicts VIII Provide the Arms.
He had consulted number Of surgeons
in New York as to the feasibility of his
theory but, with one exception, he received
no encour tgement He had also been in
CuiLtSJb ltItliCt IuE some Tune Win Ut.
Mcclure, who was inclined to take more
hopeful view of the case than the New
York surgeons. lie said he found two life
convicts in Sing Sing prison who con-
scented to part, one with his right, the
other with his left forearm, in considera-
tion of regaining their liberty He laid
his case before Governor Flower and sue
ceeded in prevailing upon the governor to
pardon the two convicts when the condi-
tons Specified have been complied with.
Gov. Flower Will Say Nothing.
The man without arms then went on to
say that he was or his way to meet sDr
Mcclure and hoped to arrange with the
surgeon to perform the operation of graft
ing on the stubs of his arms the forearms
of the convicts. He was confident that the
operation, if skillfully performed, would
be successful. DR.. Mcclure was Stone
wall Jackson's surgeon and is known as
one of the best surgeons of the south. He
is now at the Warm Springs. Governor
Flower was questioned about this story,
but would neither affirm nor deny it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Yellow Jaci at brunswick. Ga

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The startling
news comes by tie egraph from Brunswick,
Ga, to Surgeon General Wyman, of the
marine hospital service, that yellow fever
has appeared in tlat city and that its first
victim is Assistant Surgeon Branham who
was sent there to guard against the
scourge. Last month the marine hospital
service took control of quarantine at
brunswick because of the gross careless
ness OF the local board, which had permit
ted ship with yellow fever on board to
pass quarantine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Queen victoria Reported ParaIyzed.

ST. JOHN, n. b., Aug. 14-Rev. L. G.
Mcneil created considerable excitement in
his church by announcing that cable dis
patch had been received to the effect that
Queen Victoria had been stricken with
paralysis. No confirmation has been re-
ceived
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
standard OIL kAstonisbed.

TOLEDO, o., Aug. 14.-Standard oil PEG
pie were astOnished when the banks re-
fused to cash or credit their checks given
to creditors ever since the oil fields W ere
opened, instead of cash. The cause is
lack of currency and they never have been
refused before. The checks were so com
mon that they were used as money and
were nearly worn out by the time they
reached the bank
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
SENSATION AT THE CAPITOL.

Representative breckenridge Charged
With Breach of Promise.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE course of
married life for Representative W. c. p.
Breckenridge. of Kentucky, has been II ade
anything but comfortable inst at this
time. For a suit has been begun in the
supreme court of the District charging him
with seduction and breach of promise
under peculiarly outrageous circum-
stances. The woman in the case is Made
line V Pollard. daughter of harness
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Cnr., out for Woman SUFFRAGE

KANSAS CITY, No, Aug 1.-THE Wyan-
dotte, Kan, Republican convention in
serted plank in the platform endorsing
the Woman Suffrage association, urging
auxiliary organization and thus coming
out fiat-footed for woman suffrage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
CLOSE or THE BIKE TOURNAMENT
Neintjes of South Africa Wins the 100
kilOmeter Race.


CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-the international
bicycle tournament, which was notable fo-
the fact that there was very little interim
tional about it, as few foreign cracks
either be, cause they were afraid of Tim
norman or for some other reason. took
part, has closed. The race in which en-
duraDce and speed We're tested in the
highest degree-the 100 kilometers (G3
miles, 739 feetl-was won by l.. :
Meintjes, of South Africa. Zimmerman
not competing The time was FAC ~ 2-5.
Only one of the other starters finished
Uhlbrecht, of Chicago.
In this event Aeintjes gave the wheel
men a surprise. He broke all American
records from % to 90 miles and the worlds
record for 50 miles, previously held by
Jules du Bots, Of France Zimmerman.
Osmond (the English crack and Hoyland
Smith were in the race only as pacemakers
for the first five n lies, each going in alter
nately. UTRECHT was four miles in the
rear at the finish. The score in the inter
national events for the Saltonstall trophv
was America, q: South Africa, 5. and
the trophy goes tC the L. A. w.
The other races were won as follows: Mile
handicap, j. p. Bliss Chicago, so yards. in
2:13 Is; Tyler was the scratch and finished
fifth. Quarter mile open, Zimmerman, in
0:33 .. Two-thiId Dis mile. H. A. Citizens,
in 1:26 10 Mile International champion
ship, Zimmerman in 2:27 % Two-thirds
mile open, II. G. Tyler, in lisa 2-5. Mile
consolation, c. T. Nelson, Chicago, &:OT 20
Mile invitation, J. Z. Bliss, Chicago .2:3gI-5
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Two killed in a Cyclone.

WINoNA, Kans., Aug IA cyclone in
the northern part Of Logan county yester-
day afternoon destroyed large amount
of farm property. The house of w. II.
jackson was demolished and his two chill
dr,ln Vpre Killed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-Judge 3. F.
Harrah, of Newton, Ills, appointed chief
OF division, treasury department at a
salary of S2,ooo, Ind declined the place, pre-
ferring to continue his practice of law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14.-Rachel Boyle,
aged "a years, during religious excitement
cut off a portion of her lip and then broiled
it as an offering 20 God; She is now in the
Philadelphia hospital.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Summary of House Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-The house Satur-
was SHINY after ded. The silver debate
proceeded, Wheeler, Harter, Hendrix.
Bowers and Others speaking on the sub
ject. The debate was kept up the whole
day ,.nothing el,e being attended to.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14

CHATTANOOGA, Aug. 1.-THE Magnolia
Outing club gave an excursion on the river
and while on the homeward trip naptha
launch, on which were number of peo-
pie, was sunk, and Mrs. Charles Ref, Mrs.
George Ref, Miss Wagner and child
were drowned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
Dry Goods Trade Improves,

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-the situation in
the dry goods trade shows further i'm
provement as regards confidence and the
near outlook.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14

health, flesh and strength.
For periodical pains, prolapsus and
other displacements, bearing-down sem
satious, and . female complaints" gen.
orally, it is so effective that it can be
guaranteed Ii 1t doesn't benefit or cure,
you have your money back. Is anything
that isn't sold in this way likely to be
"just rs good"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
CHICAGO HOTEL HORROR.
Eight Persons Lose Their Lives in a Cheap
Tavern.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-THE Senate,
cheap hotel on Madison street, near
Fifth avenue. was Quilted by fire this
morning. Eight persons lost their
lives by suffocation, or injury in
jumping from the windows.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-14
FACE AND FIGURE

woman. They'll have a
beauty of their own, no
ma+cr what your features.
Perfect health, with IFS clear
skin. rosy cheeks, and bright
eyes, is enough to make any
woman attractive.
TO get perfect health. use
faithfully DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. That
regulates and promotes all
the proper functions of wo-
manhood. improves diges-
ton. enliches the blood, dis
pels aches and pains, brings
refreshing sleep, and restores
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14

The board of education met in reg
lar monthly meeting Yesterday after
noon. The following bills were al
lowed:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
Court Cuttings.

Ed McEnary gave bonds of 500
for his appearance before the circuit
court, today.
The jury in the case of knos V.
Woolenscroft. brought in a verdict
for the plaintiff for 800 damages.
The argument of the attorneys in
the case of Ferkler V. the Daven.
port heirs have not been begun a
yet. although the evidence Is all in.
The damage case of Mrs Rosa
Hotter ". the City of Rock Island. is
now in progress in the circuit court
before q jury composed of William
Dohrn, Henry Benks. Jr.; Erick
Druva, Woods Long. George Bruner.
Thomas Martin. Jr.; Eugene Shep-
pard. John Kay. Jacob Hager. Sam
Gibson and W. c. Wilson.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14

On Recommendation Of The build-
inc committe. $1,000 was allowed
John Volk x Co. on extras for No.
foundation. The coal bill of S659.-
81 was ordered paid by Oct. !. The
committee was authorized to approve
the necessary changes in the base
ment windows and doors. and they
were also instructed to substitute
tile floors for hard wood in the two
main entrances of No. +.
The teachers committee was au-
thorized to pass upon all disputed
eases of tuition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
KNOWLEDGE

Brinrs comfort and improvement and
hnjs TO personal enjoyment when
sgbtlv used. The many, who live bet
T. than others and enjoy life more, with
T.. expenditure, by more promptly
'lapting the worlds best products to
f. needs of physical being, will attest
f. value to health of the pure liquid
tvative principles embraced in the
fmedv, Syrup of Figs
fT, excellence is due to its presenting
4 the form most acceptable and pleas
\ to the taste, the refreshing and truly
Incfcial properties of a perfect lax
Five: caectually cleansing the system,
I.nalline colds, headaches and fevers
HI permanently curing constipation.
has given satisfaction to millions and
H. with the approval Of the medical
rofassion, because it acts on the Kid
,qvs Liver and Bowels without weak
aing them and it is perfectly free from
Eerv Objectionable substance.
syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
Is in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
1acturcd by the California Fig Syrup
). only, whose name is printed on every
trkage. also the name, Syrup of Figs,
hi being well informed, you will not
lcept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
LncaI WORLDS Fair Visitors.

Frank MiNter. wife and son. left for
the fair this morning.
John Brady left for Chicago last
evening to visit the fair.
The Misses Mile and Beckie Cohn
went up to the fair this morning,
Misses Rose Barber and Emma
Schroeder return from the fair to-
night.
Mrs. p Grady left for Chicago this
morning to visit relatives; she will
see the fair before returning.
Lieut.. and Mrs. j. F. Bell of Fl.
Riley. are visiting Capt. and Mrs. I.
j. Buford on their way home from
the fair.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
THE BAPTISTS.
The Rock Island District Convention at
Moline.

| Moline.
Yesterday mornings proceedings
of the Rock Island District Baptist
convention, at Moline, opened with 4
prayer and praise service led by Ed
ward Cool, of Cordova. The first
business of the session was the cleo
ton of officers for the Young Peoples
Baptist union. which resulted as fol-
lows:
President--O. l.. Benway.
! Vice Presidcnts-Theo. Truxell,
Rev. +. p. Brand, S. X. White.
Secretary and Treasurer-Leonard
Trent.
Committee on Nominations-Ira
Martin. Lily Wilson. c. G. TAYLOR.
Board of Directors Revs. T. s.
Young, William Morrison, l.. H. Coff
man and Mrs. Edith Brown.
The committee on resolutions re-
ported as follows:
/. That we endeayor to place the
official paper. The Young Peoples
Union" in the hands of every mem
| b'A VI Jul uulOllS-
,. That we urge each union to Sc
| lect one or more of the Christian Gull
ture Courses for study during the
wear.
). That the officers and board of
managers perfect some plan by means
OF which the suggested course of lee
lures may be presented, especially to
our weaker churches.
4. That the members Of each
union so prepare themselves that
they may be used by the missionary
committee of the association in car
rying out their plans TO whatever eX-
tent may be desirable
>. That the expenses of the pre-
siding officers and society be de-
frayed while they are visiting
churches in their official capacity by
churches so visited.
The resolutions were signed by the
committee. T. 5. Young. Maggie Mil
Ter and Annie L Breton. DR.. Taylor
gave an interesting talk on Junior
organizations. and the b. Y. p. union
adjourned. There were 80 delegates
present from Is unions. which have
a membership of Gao. 4
sunday school Work.
The Sunday school work of the
convention was opened at 1880 with
J. W. Welch. of this city. in the
chair. and Rev. William Haigh. sec
rotary OF the Home Missionary So
] on : L.; Z.
society. Rev. +. l.. Schofield opened
the discussion OF the topic .'Doctrinal
| Teaching in the Sunday School," and
was followed by several others who.
without exception. urged that there
should he doctrinal teaching in the
school.
The chairman announced the fol-
lowing committees:
Enrollment-Mrs. Alice Campbell.
Miss Carrie Elliott, Mrs Cool.
Resolutions Rev. K. :. Shaftoe.
Miss \. Young. l.. d. Edwards. Thos.
Kerr. Rev. William Morrison.
A general discussion Of Sunday
school topics occupied the remainder
of the day.
The features OF the evening meet
ing were song service led by Theo-
dore Simmon. and discourses on
Sowing" by Rev. Il. II. Shaftoe.
and ''Reaping." by Rev. William
! Morrison.
Before adjournment this morning
the association outlined plan for a
| Semi-ccntennial celebration at Rock
Island next September 4 year hence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
NoveI entertainment

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the I NJ.
c. A. has arranged to give an enter
tainment il the association building
Thursday evening, Sept. q. Sup
per will be servedfrom to $ O'Clock.
and ice cream and cake will be on
sale during the evening. Several
novel and attractive features will be
given during the evening. As the
proceeds are for the purpose OF
furnishing the new rooms the friends
of the organization should accord
the ladies liberal support in their
undertaking,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
New Mail Carriers

Out OF 10 men examined in the
Rock Island division. under the civil
service law for mail carriers recent
", six were successful. as follows:
Andrew j. Tucker, William T. Sex
ton, Leo j. Deisenroth, Louis Sic
mon. NJ. F. Hogan, for carriers. and
j. A. johnson. for clerk.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
Licensed to Wed.

Sept. 12-Harry Boyce. Emma
Hoist, Moline.
j. W. Heuring. Maud Crandell.
Rock Island.
13-J. W. Griffith. Samantha f.
Powell. Des Moines. la.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
NIL. Attention..

A special meeting is to be held to-
night of the Iron Molders' Union to
arrange for the funeral OF Albert
Hug. A full attendance is desired.
JOHN BEATTY, President.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-14
Adjoining Pioneers.

AT the tnirtv-seVenth annual meet
inc of the Old Settlers Association
of Scott county at the fair grounds.
at Davenport yesterday. the follow
inc officers were elected for the ensu-
inc year: President. j. NJ. Eldridgc;
secretary. y. c. McKown; treasurer.
Israel Hall. In addition to these 4
vice-presidcnt for each township was
also chosen. A poem was read by
Mrs Follett. of LeClaire. and other
business WAS transacted.
The annual picnic of the pioneers
society OF Muscatine county was
held at Mu scatine yesterday.