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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
nISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss PROBATE
 J COURT. October 18th. IsaS.

D COURT. October 18th. Is93.
 Estate of Walter C. Myers of Waterbury. in said district. assigning debtor.
 The voluntary assignment of said debtor having been logged in this office for record and the probate thereof. and ". R Mnttison of Waterbury being in said assignment nom mated as trustee for said estate. therefore
 ORDERED-That the 18th day o9,Oetoher. 4. ID. 1898, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Pro bate office in Waterbury be and the same is assigned for heaRing on the approval of said proposed trustee. and that all persons in terested therein may have notice to appear if they see cause. and be heard thereon. this Court directs that this order be published three times in a newspaper having circula- tioh in said Probate District, before said time assigned for said hearing.
 Ky order Of the Court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
Large Fire in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Oct 1.-The Brush Electric Light Cos plant was totally destroyed by fire last night. Loss, SIPS, GOO The city jail was also nearly destroyed. The pris- oners were removed in safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
Kelly
l2l X I26 EAST MAIN ST.

There is an old and true saying, We can see the mote that is in the eye of our neigh Dor. but fail to see the beam that is in eur own" That is how the people of this country look to-day at the United States senate.
 It is not the United States senate that makes hard times. it is the business people of this country that make hard times for themselves and others. The Sherman bill, so much abused, has no more to do with hard times than my bobtail cat had in rob bing the Omaha express. and I am safe to predict that you will have the silver dollar as long as you live, because it buys more flour to-day than gold ever has in the his- tory of the world. A little lecture to busi- ness man. Here is the method Kelly has taken to improve the business of the Platt Button company l: Irving G. Platt. one of the stockholders of the above concern and at present owner of Irving block and one story building adjoining Kelly, said to Platt If you will tear down that one story building and build me a model bakery will show you how you can make the but ton business better. Platt said all right Now for an illustration. You see the man who digs the celler buys a new shovel from the hardware dealer the hardware dealer must order another shovel from the factory i; the factory calls in the hands to make the shovel; the miner will have to call the miners to mine the ore, and the miners wife will have to buy buttons to put on the boys trousers, and the merchants will have big order for Platt Button company. and they will have to call in the girls to make the buttons and the girls will have money to buy Kelly's Queen Caramels. and Kelly can 60 to the Worlds fair. Platt was satisfied with the illustration, and to-day there are twenty-five men working on the building, who otherwise would be sitting in the park. This is proof that it is neither the senate or the sherman bill that makes times poor. Please don't say, Oh, pshaw but go right along and do the business the same as yon always have, and we will all be working by and hy. When you buy four from Kelly you buy direct from the mill. If you will give my man an empty barrel you can buy it for SAYS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
TIM TOPICS.

Out of the Jaws of Death" our new serial, is commenced in this issue. Read it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

Read the opening chapters of our new serial to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
DON'T GO HUNTING

till you have examined our excellent line of sporting goods of which there is none better in the city We have the famous s.Narlin' Rifles, Winchester Rifles, single and double barrel Shot Guns, Shot and Cartridges, Snokeless Powder, Sporting Powder. Loaded and empty Shells, Cart ridge Belts, Gun Cases, Shooting Coats, Cartrii ige Vests Canvas Legsings and everything else necessary for good day s hunting, except the man to do the shoot ns. We keep everything in the hardware line and our prices are right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

FLOUR. FLOUR, Flour, At LADD's cheaper than ever.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

Try an advertisement in our want column at cent 8 word.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

Dr J.J. McRvoy. So Main St, opp Union.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

estimates: Aims house, S15,OOO Assessors and board of relief. 3,45O Bridges, 4,0O0 Board of health, TOO Books, stationery and printing, 450 City hall, 1500 City hall bonds redeemed 2500 Collecting taxes, 900 Election expenses, 2,5O0 Hospitals, 5000 Interest including interest on bondsl 400 Legal expenses, 1000 Military enrolment $50
 New aims house 1S.0O0 Outside poor, 10000
 Police court. 1000
 Roads under contract 800
 Roads not under contract. 12,000
 Registrar births marriages and deaths l, 700
 Selectmen, 2,l50
 L. L. dealers notices. 45
 State commutation tax, 5.600
 School districts, 6,30O
 Selectmen's and town clerks office, 1,O5O
 Town clerks salary, 800
 Town treasurer, 300 Town physicians, 300 Town auditors 30 Watering troughs, l2 Miscellaneous 1 1,5u0 Redemption of loans 1000 Total S117 ,O67 The Committee, it is understood, will shave from S25, ,OOO to $50 GOO from this,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

Rent Advs cent a word in DEMOCRAT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14

No such values ever offered by any other house.
 AT 73c Nottingham Lace Curtains value Sl D.
 AT SIl5 Nottingham Lace Curtains value sl.l5.
 AT S3.9S Irish Point Curtains value S5.OU.
 ATI.9Sc. Irish Point Curtains, value S.G.50.
 AT S3gs. Chenille Portieres old price, S5.Uu.
 AT $I.aS. Chenille Forticrs. A great value.
 Arise. lm Byzantine Rugs, worth 75c.
 AT S2. .23. 5o Persian Rugs. These goods are away under the regular price.
 JUST FOR A FLYER.
 AT 29c. lu pieces extra super Ingrain. value 50c. Visit our Upholstery and Carpet depart ment for bargains.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
PHILOSOPHY OF THE LAMP.

The Committee, it is understood, will have from S25, 900 to S30, GOO from this,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-14
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS

CURTAINS. PORTIERES AND RUGS. No such values ever offered by any other house.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Literary Blunders.

We all make and we all meet with
many amusing literary blunders. The
worst of it is that we readily forget them.
Every one should keep a book of these
delightful things, which please us with a
sudden sense of superiority. Among
1nisprints is knises. ''Some swing on
hooks, some run knises through their
hands, said an article in The Edinburgh
Review. Here every one would emend
bv knives or 1risses-knives was the real
reading. In THE Monastery" Scott
wrote about nursing evil passions"
This was printed ''morsing," and the
verb ''to morse" was defended by writ
ers in Notes and Queries.
1t has lately been pointed out that in
the Surgeons Daughter" Scott is made
to say that the ''nautch girls perfume
their voluptuous eastern domes,' where
as the real reading must be perform
their voluptuous eastern dances" But
we are not aware that the coquille has
been corrected. In "Pendennis' a boy
is said to excel in running and pump
ing" This must mean Jumping
though the actual competition would
have its merits. There are no rulings in
Yorkshire, triding is the right word, but
there is '.World Riding" in Mr.. Morris
s.Heimskringla.' -London Saturday Re-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17

About 4 week ago man somewhat
beyond middle age walked into ORES
sens sample room on Second avenue
one morning. and stated that owing
to the crowded condition of the ho-
tells in consequence OF the dental con-
vention he had not been able to Sc
cure lodging during the night. but
had slept in chair. He purchased
a drink and then asked the privilege
of using the wash room. He was &C
commodatcd. and leaving his satcheI
and overcoat. said he would return.
left. He has not been seen since.
He had considerable money about
him-bctween 800 and S5oo--and
feeling some concern at his nOn-ap-
pearance. MIR. Dresser notified the
police last evening and an eNamina-
ton Of his satchel revealed an outfit
of first-clasS underwear. socks, hand
kerchiefs. etc, but the only thing that
might lead to his identity were the
initials ..R. D." on some of his
garments. and Nv. Il. D." on others.
and a card of the RUSsell-Massengale
Commission company. st, Louis
The man put in an appearance
again late this afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
"Our Irish NeighbOrs -

The bowling success, .sOur Irish
Neighbors," turned people away at
the Park yesterday. The company
is by far the best that has ever APP
peared in this bright and sparkling
.skit.' There is not dull moment
during the entire performance.
Everything moves with a dash, and
the audience was kept in a continual
uproar. The company is large one
and is composed entirely of clever
comedians and vOcalists; that is,
comedians who are funny, and vocal
lists who can sing. There is bevy
of handsomely costumed ladies in the
company. Their toilets are exquisite
and of very pleasing pattern. The
Park will evidently be. crowded at
every performance anfseats should
be reserved in advance to avoid the
rush.-Indianapo Sentinel.
Murray and Mack appear at Har-
per's theatre tonight.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17

A number of the friends of John
Aster assembled at the latter'S home
at the head of Twentieth street last
evening and spent a few very happy
hours. The occasion Was the receipt
by Mr.. Astcr Of his commission rs
Justice Of the peace of South Rock
island. The gentlemen brought with
them a handsome oak writing desk,
which was presented to him by Rev.
Father Mackin on. behalf of the
guests. An unique feature OF the eve
ming was n mock trial before the new
Justice. Maj. Beardsley acted as
prosecuting attorney, while II. c.
Wivill argued for the defense, Justice
Aster officiating with all due dignity
Later delicious spread was served,
and the occasion proved a merry one
for all present.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
She Opera.

The Andrews Opera company Will
commence weeks engagement at
Davenport next Monday night. This
company played in Davenport last
summer and would stay longer this
time. but the changes to be made in
the Burtis necessitate getting at the
work as soon as possible in order to
have the house ready for next sea
son. The company numbers 40 pto-
pie and there are a number OF strong
ones among them, while the company
has received additions since it was in
this neigh borhood n year ago. ii is
stated. that have greatly improved 1t
as a whole. The repertoire is as in
teresting as it can be made, and 1t
will please lovers OF light and comic
opera.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Died on the LNaN Homo .

William Wilson. of Edinburg. Ill,
died at the Harper house ri $50 yes
terday afternoon. Accompanied 10y
James Mcdonald. also of Edinburg,
and j. W. Lillis. of Davenport. he
came over from the latter city where
he had been treated for consumption,
Just before noon expecting to leave
for home on the afternoon train. on
the Burlington, but he sank rapidly
during the afternoon and died as
stated. The body was taken in
charge by Undertaken Knox. and
shipped south last night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Trouble Caused by n Semicolon.

The substitution of a semicolon for n
comma in an act which became law in
1889 has caused lot of trouble for the
surface railroads and apparently makes
necessary the passing of healing act by
the present legislature. The act, which
relates to railroad crossings, is as follows:
mo electric, cable or horse railroad
shall hereafter be constructed across the
tracks of steam railroad at grade; nor
shall any steam railroad cross any such
electric, cable or horse railroad at grade,
except upon application and approval by
the railroad commissioners"
The preceding was approved, senicolon
and all. June Il, 1899, and became a law.
The result is that while steam roads can
cross surface lines at will with the per-
mission of the railroad commissioners
street and electric roads are barred from
crossing steam roads with or without
permission. Courant.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Married This Morning.

AT St. Mary's Catholic church,
at 9 O'Clock his morning, oc-
Cured the marriage of Jo-
seph F, Neufield and Miss Mary
Mold, Rev. Father Kopf officiating.
The couple was attended by Miss
Adeline Neufield. sister of the groom,
and Valentine Mold, brother of the
bride. Immediately after the cere-
mony the bridal party were driven to
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Mary Mold. Fifth avenue and Seventh
street, where the happy event was
appropriately celebrated. The groom
is carpenter and well known in the
city. and. like the bride, has many
friends in the city who will join in
wishing them n happy and prosper
Gus journey through life. They will
make their home in the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Obnoxious Rule,

Manager Huntoon. of the telephone
exchange, informs THE ARGUS that
the introduction of the number svs-
TEN in calling up the central office is
not intended to be in the least sense
arbitrary, nor does the company pro-
pose to be unreasonable in requiring
its enforcement, where it is regarded
as unsatisfactory. The company
will not decline to accommodate its
patrons where they refuse to adhere
to the plan of calling by numbers,
though holding that it is more de
sirable that the rule be observed.
and hence the request that it be
complied with. THE ARGUS may add
that for its own part ii considers the
rule nuisance and an abGmination.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
The Rock Pile Idea

The Rock Island city council has
decided to follow Davenport's exam
pie and provide rock pile for the
tramps that happen along that way.
There were times last winter when
the lookup at Rock Island contained
81 or 40 tramps. and the city is
troubled with them right along. \
member of that profession will 90 a
long distance out of his way 20 avoid
Davenport, especially if he has ever
manufactured macadam under the
management of Chief Kesslcr.-
Davenport Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
W. L. DOSE. Private Sec V
The Best Possible Course.

The Union. 1t appears. Is somewhat
indignant that Governor Altgeld
should decline to comply with the
states attorneys wishes in this re-
spect. The governor. however. has
taken a practical. common sense
view OF the matter that thinking pco-
pie will uphold. In the first place
the letter of Private Secretary Dose
shows that the executive has com
pletc understanding of the case and
all the attending circums stances. He
has contemplated the probable out
come of proceedings on the part of
the state which from the governors
own knowledge of similar cases dur
ing his term as Judge where it is safe
to say he had more experience with
proceedings of like nature than will
ever come under our states attOr-
news notice. and which a rule re-
suit in Il mere farce. The only pos
sihlc gain would he Il few fees for the
states attorney and the temporary
qualification of the spitcful feelings
Of the new fathcr-in-law. which long
before the case would come to trial
would have given way. nine chances
out Of ten. to a calmcr and more SEN
siblc view of the matter. The gov
crnor has spared Mr.. Jones a dis
grace from which there is nothing to
indicate any possible good could
come
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
KNOWLEDGE

comfort and improvement and
f' !, nersoual enjoyment when
% The many, who live bet
,iiil! a ntbcrs and enjoy life more, with
ithahooa,nditure, by more promptly
eAP' the worlds best products to
5'rnf 81, Of phvsical being, will attest
sEsfas ~ ~ health of the pure liquid
.alu' principles embraced in the
Ir syrup Of Figs.
|eel!,.silenra is due TO its presenting
: '3 i,-m most acceptable and pleas
i.' IN. ig, taste. the refreshing and truly
:. .ai nropertics of perfect lax
'a', elaisirualIv cleansing the system,
I Elmo colds, headaches and fevers
h I'.i ',--0anentlv curing constipation.
2 !, ,;rsn satisfaction to millions and
..lS S.; f the approval of the medical
! . o:'r because it acts on the Kid
p liver and Bowels without weak
Z. tbsm and it is perfectly free from
= objectionable substance.
:. I'm M, of Figs is for sale by all drug
\" IN, and 81 bottles, but it is man.
',,rrad hv the California Fig Syrup
'.1lr whose name is printed on every
,.,rs also the name. Syrup of Figs,
57inr wei informed, you will not
-, anv substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Police Points.

Officer Frederick Ohlweiler went on
duty on the upper beat last night,
succeeding Charles Moody.
The case of Wesley Reddig and
Mrs. John Ballet which was contin-
ucd from yesterday. came up in Mag
istratc Schroeder's court for hearing
today. The husband. who had pre-
ferred the charges, did not appear.
and the case was dismissed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
NIuscatinc Excited Again

Muscatine is stirred with fresh eN-
citcment by the discovery of Il kcg of
powder in pile of wood near the
residence of Joseph Bennett. an ac-
tive prohibitionist. Mr.. kessinger,
one of the prohibitionists. whose res
idence was blown up. received an
ANONYMOUS note yesterday warning
him to hasten his contemplated de-
parturc from the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17

DIR. s. c. Plummer. who has re-
turned from his trip to southern
battleiields brought with him limb
in which several of the leaden mis-
sizes of the stormy times are imbeded
and also cane which he cut for Ma
jor Beardslev within few feet of
where the latter was wounded at
Perigo Gap. Ga. The major is very
proud of the souvenir.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
LEVEL HEADED.
Governor AItgeld's Position in the Matter
of Requisition Papers.

In reply to an application to Gov
ernor Altgeld for requisition papers
for the return to Rock Island of ia
cob Jones, who is held at Muscatine
pending the authority to bring him
back to Rock Island to answer the
charge OF perjury in swearing falsely
to the age of his bride, Josie McAvoy,
in securing the license to wed, States
Attorney Searle has received the fol-
lowing from the governors private
secretary:
SPRINGFIELD, May 15.-The gov
ernor is in receipt of yours of May
y, enclosing petition for requisition
for the return of Jacob Jones, charg-
ed by complaint with the crime of
perjury. committed in your county.
The facts out of which this applica-
tion for requisition arise seem to be
these: George w. McAvov, the per-
son asking for the requisition and a
resident of Muscatine, Ia, is the
father of Josie McAvoy; Jacob Jones,
the alleged fugitive and also a resi-
dent of Muscatine, Ia, procured a
locense to be married to Josie Nc
Avoy in Rock Island and for that
purpose went through the formality
of making oath to the fact that Josie
McAvov was over Is wears old. The
father now desires to have Jones
prosecuted on the charge of perjury
on the ground that his daughter,
Josie. is not yet Is years of age,
This being the condition of things
the governor has directed me to say
| that if Jones and Josie McAvov were
| duly married under the license pro
cured in your county, he will refuse
to grant a requisition for Jones ar
| rest. He does not believe that the
! law should he invoked to encourage
any petty domestic quarrels and he
| believes that the interests of the
community. as well as those of the
McAvoy family. viii be best sub
served by permitting Jones to re-
main unmOlested. | return here
with papers, together with fee of 81
| Yours truly,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17

The stage of water at Rock Island
bridge at noon today was 1920, and
the temperature 90.
The sam Atlee, Irene ID. Nolun-
teer and Verne Swain came down
and the Irene ID, Pilot, Verne Swain
and Volunteer passed up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
Property Holders Favor 1t.

A number of property holders who
would he affected by this extension
of paving improvements have eN-
pressed themselves rs favorable to it
and that the sooner ii i done the
better. In Davenport Front street is
being paved this wear. Rock Island
would be likewise permanently i'm
proving its river front and providing
for a good levee a. far as possible by
adopting these suggestions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17

According to the report of the auditor
of Virginia, the negroes CO that state =. :
taxes on real estate valued at SO 25.GsJ-
and on personal property valued a. S.
342 $50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
T. Roth. Il. 4. Donaldson.
10Th { DOnaldSOn'S
| Real Estate
MD
lAND EXCHANGE.

Eo" contemplate buying, selling
exchanging residence or business
Prrtv'sit Will positively pay you
'".' ON H.. as We constantly have
'r-r list of desirable property on
books TO select from and we can
't.E your wants promptly. We
nave q number of choice lots in
parts OF the city and will under
Ae ,' huiid a number of houses for
: customers on terms very greatly
their advantage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17

/ have too many tubular Ian
terms.
/ offer this week a first class
side spring o tubular lantern
complete, for 40 cents; top lift
lantern, (some like them better)
for 45 cents; a neat brass plated
lantern, top lift. for 80 cents.
Anybody having barn work to
do, or camping out this summer,
ought to find this item interest
ing.
G.. NJ. LOOSELY.
China, Glass and Lamps.
io0a Second Averue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
SOLID STREETS.
Short Paving Jobs Approved
by the Council.
IMPROVEMENTS CONTEMPLATED.

The Rockford construction Company's
Work Fourteenth, Fifteenth. sixteenth
and seventeenth Streets Well Done-First
Avenue and Alleys Talked of NeNt-A
Good Proposition.
The city council in company with
Mayor Medill and City Clerk Huesing
inspected the paving recently fin
ished by the Rock Island Construc-
ton company on the short jobs on
Fourteenth. Fifteenth. Sixteenth and
East and West Seventeenth streets
yesterday afternoon and approved of
the same. Indeed, better piece of
paving is not to be found in the three
cities. and the Rockford company,
which has done so well in its under
takings of this kind in Rock Island,
has demonstrated by the solidity. the
thoroughness. neatneS> and rapidity
with which it has done things that
it has Il deep interest rs well as
something more than business pride
in what it does in Rock Island.
Talking More Paving.
While the city has about all the
paving under contract for this year
that it can attend to in the-way of inter
sections-3S blocks in ala propo-
sition has been made to continue the
good work to completion in the bust
ness locality. and it can be done
without involving n cents outlay on
the part Of the municipality, by
paving First avenue from Sixteenth
to Twentieth and the alleys running
east and west between Six
teenth and Twentieth and FRS
and Third avenue. This improve
ment which the council looked into
to some extent yesterday afternoon
| would give to the business portion o
| the city practically solid paved dis
trict. including all the alleys. The
result would be that all the paved
| thoroughfares would be kept cleaner
| and neatcr, than it is now possible
| to keep them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-17
4 BARGAIN FOR SOME ONE.

'T'"'AIN fUh SOME ONE.
We nave Idiots in College Heights
.'''''n. one-half block from Elec-
y street Railway which we will
beg il taken At ONCE. at from $500
F''' each-they viii 90 fast-sc
-. ''",e the present opportunity OF
'o will he too late.
'''- ! our Properly wi Lii Us
and We will fpd u or ouver.
0"ce Masonic Temple Block