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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
PAVING PROJECTS.
The Discrimination as to Seven
teenth Street,
THE DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS STAND
They are for Putting the Eatire Improve.
mont rhroush-The Partially That ID
shown without Occasion-rwenty-t third

They sre for Putting the Eatire Improve.
mont rhroush-rhe Partially That ID
shown Without Occasion -rwenty- third
street. ma ,to.rs,. g
The Union is seeking to 'ascribe to
the republican members Of the coun-
Gil the credit OF the Seventeenth
street paving ordinance so far as it
has gone. The majority of the coun-
Gil are entitled to credit for seeking
to chop the Improvement off at Ninth
ayenue--nothing more. The credit
OF the work is due to the old council.
which sought to have it done impar-
tally and without discrimination.
While the extension of paving to
Ninth avenue on Seventeenth is to be
desired. the council viewed the matter
in the broad light of justice to all,
holding that the burdens which must
necessarily come with permanent
improvements should be shared by
all benefited. If Seventeenth is
paved to Ninth avenue it will prove
an advantage to the property-holdcrs
beyond, and the council adopting the
ordinance justly maintained that if
the people owning houses between
Fourth and Ninth were to be taxed
for the improvement. the work should
not stop the moment it struck the
extensive landowners. but should 90
on through to the city limits. In a
word the policy adopted then was
that the improvement was necessary
in view Of the fact that interested
propcrty-hOlders south of Ninth
avenue had succeeded in checking
the work on Twentieth the moment
it affected them, and it was deter
mined to pass an ordinance that
could not he successfully attacked
that would secure a paved street run
ming out to the city limits. The
proper preliminarics were provided
for and bids invited, but Just before
the time came for awarding the con-
tract the new council stepped in, and
by avote purely partisan cut off the
Improvement temporarily, at least. al
the intersection with the land owned
by the wealthy. who bought the
property for speculative purposes,
anu Wuosc CALCULATIONS might be
affected somewhat were the city to
make the improvements it seeks to-
The position OF the democratic al.
dermen in voting against awarding
any part OF the contract until all is
let. is Plain-they simply felt the in
justice Of the course of the majority
of the council, whose determination
seems to be to save the property
holders beyond Ninth avenue in all
events, even if it comes to a repea
Of that section of the ordinance
But The ARGUS still believes there are
no means by which the project car
be killed on lines so manifestlv un
fair.
| Twenty-Third Street.
The Edwards & Walsh Construc
ton company has distributed the
curbinG for the paving of Twenty
third street, and the work will he en-
tered upon as soon as the brick car
be delivered, which it is hoped viii
be before long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Graduating Dresses.

We are showing the most COM
plctc line Of cream and white China
silks. cream silk warp Hcnriettas,
cream nuns yelling, swivel silk.
albatross, cream silk warp Fayctta
cloth. dotted swisscs. cream silk
lace, all widths to match, fans,
ribbons, etc. Price guaranteed the
lowest. Flower baskets for gradu-
ating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Y. NJ. c. A. CONFERENCE.
Held in the Davenport Building Last Even

Ing.
There was a conference of the di-
rectors of the Rock Island and Dav-
export Y. M. G. A. last evening in
Davenport. The meeting was held
for the purpose Of exhibiting the
work of the evening educational
classes of the association in the diff
ferent parts of the country.
The meeting was in charge OF
George b. Hodge. of New York City.
one of the secretaries of the Intcrna-
tional commercial exhibit. The
work is performed by young men
whose average age is % years, and
was brought here for the purpose OF
showing what could be done by these
classes and with view to organizing
classes here this fall. There are in
this country about twenty thousand
young men in these night classes and
about seven hundred teachers EN-.
ployed.
OF these 10000 pupils 20 per
cent are engaged in the com
mercial line, and the rest in the
mechanical. For this reason the
association has taken up this line OF
work. Last evenings exhibit
showed actual class work in mechan.
ical and architectural drawing. car
rage drafting, carpentry, forging,
pattern-making, etc. In one associ.
alton record was kept of the bene.
fits derived by the members of its
classes, and for every 81 expended
there had been an aggregate increase
of $50 in salary.
A number of letters from young
men were read, whose contents were
regarding promotions, increase OF
salary, etc.
Prospects of Taking Up the Plan.
1t is expected that some of the
lines mentioned above will be taken
up by classes in Rock Island thi.
winter, and the different lines thai
will be studied will depend altogether
upon the ability of the teacher Sc
cured.
| The Annual Jubilee
The association jubilee will be held
the first week in June, and specia
services will be held all over the
country. F. H. Burt. college secre
tary of the state committee, will ad
dress the Rock Island meeting
Wednesday evening, June 6. 1t will
be the occasion of the 5eth annlvcr.
sary of the organization OF the frs,
association in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Ladies' Waists.

Lot No. Consists Of our light
.rr,le and lawn. sold ut from soc
p -ir. go in this sale Mt 25c.
Lat No. Consists Of black sa-
lin, lawn. embroidered. plcatcd
,,J ruflcd. sold for 9Sc To $3.50
Zach. 20 in this sale ut 15c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
More Indictments.

Indictments found by the recent
grand jury in addition to those pub
lished yesterday, were revealed today
by the serving Of papers on Otto Pat
ting. Edward Murrin and Hugh Con.
well for selling liquor to minors and
keeping open tipping houses or
Sunday. These with number OF
other indictments were suppressed
for service YESTERDAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
TIED FOR THIRD.
The Rock leland Club stin Climbing Up
Yesterdays Games.

Rock Island defeated Des Moines
again yesterday and is now tied with
Lincoln for third place. On the
whole, the boys have done splendidly
while away, and should be given q
good reception on their return. When
he left, Manager Sage said he would
be satisfied If he could 7takc one game
out of three on the trip. He has
done better than that, and this under
disadvantages, too, as Pitcher McFar-
land has been of no use to him, as
his arm is gone. and he has been
worked into service as general utility
man. He will be released on the
clubs return home, and it is not un-
likely that Charley Bartson may be
signed in his place. Chicago has re.
leased Pitcher Camp, and it may be
that he will be secured in the event
of failure to engage Bartson.
The score of yesterdays game:
Rock lsla ds....... 0 2 g 0 0 0 O l..
Ocs Mo mes. o D o o 3 0 O..
Batteries Rock Island. Andrews and Sage
Des Moines, Boyer and Carver. Base hits-Roci
Islands. Z; Dcs Moines. Z. Errors-Rock Islands
5; Dcs Moincs. 9. Umpirc-Gasken.
Other Western Association Contests.
Other games in the Western asso
citation yesterday resulted: At Oma
ha-Quincy, s; Omaha, Is. At Lin.
coln-Pcoria, 5; Lincoln. o. At St
Joseph-Jacksonville, 4; st. Joseph, 5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Notice.

All persons owning or keeping
dogs within the city are hereby noti-
fed to register and pay tax on the
same on or before June Is, 1894,
which tax for the ensuing year will
be e for each male and IS for each
female dog. NJ. H. SEXTON,
Chief of Police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
yyorId's Colu mbl.n Expedition

Was of value to the world by illus
trating the improvements in the me
chanical arts and eminent physi-
clans will tell you that the progress
in medicinal agents has been of equal
Importance, and as strengthening
laxative that Syrup of Figs is far in
advance of all others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16

- " Ak<ySAAA41s
No matter what stage Il
has reached, DIR. Piercess
Golden Medical Dis.
covery will subdue IL.
Mrs. NARY Mort, Of
RdreN Rock. Plcdsdnts Co.,
". Va, writes: Before
using your DR.. Pierce'e
Golden Medical Discovery,
everything ] ate would
ferInent In my stomach,
and my tongue WoO %
terribly coated. I thought
nothing would remove e.
Since taking the Golden
Medical Discovery I can
eat g good meal. and en-
Joy it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Grand OPENING,

This evening ! will open my
new saloon, No. 81, Seventeenth
street, with grand lunch. to which
all my friends and patrons are most
cordially invited.
VALENTIN JANSEN. 7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Young
& MCC071bS
Spot Cash h.
Department Store.

I. sell cheaper than any other house in the
three cities. We can supply almost any want
at saving from Is to 40 per cent. In times like
s. & these when dollar must do double duty value
as daily offered by US cannot fail to be
appreciated by the prudent and economical
= = housekcepcr "4# g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16

Do you feel dull, languid, low-spirited,
fullness or bloating utter eating, tongue
coated, bitter or had taste In mouth, irregu-
lar appetite, frequent headaches, floating
specks" before eyes, nervous prostration
and drowsiness after mealsi
II you have any considerable number of
these symptoms, You are suffering from
Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia, or
Indigestion. The moro complicated your
disease the greater the number of sxmnfnsns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Black Dress Goods.

~ other firm handles finer or
better quality. See our black silk
warp llcnricttas, such makes rs
Ecroyd',, Pricstley, etc.
Black silk warp Gloria, As inches
wIir. for this sale SIC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Lace Curtains.

Twenty-Five per cent off-25 of
Al lace curtains over 81 for this
week. only-that means:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Wash Fabrics.

Striped sccrsucker, SC yard.
Plain chambrays, sc yard.
French printed satincs. lac
yard.
Fancy challies, SIC yard.
Wednesday morning We will open
up new line of printed China
.iIhs, purchased at greatly re-
duccd price, which will be sold &C
cordingly. Handsome, perfect,
stylish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16

MIDWAY
MERCHANDISE.

= Twenty Reasons why you should visit u.s. Livery
department full of chances to stock up with high
e class reliable, fresh goods, at BARGAIN PRICES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16

The Edwards & Walsh Construc-
ton company has distributed the
curbinG for the paving of Twenty
third street, and the work will he en-
tered upon as soon rs the brick can
be delivered, which it is hoped will
be before long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
AWAY GOES y y 's .s'.s
THE PROFIT ON
Capes and Cloaks.

Lot As jackets, choice for
$3.50; 81 jackets. choice for $50.
Lot B-NObby jackets. large
sleeves, worth Is, IS and 81, the
newest, at $2.97 for choice.
Lot C-$8. $40 and tl2.5O jack
cts, the latest, choice Is.
Capes at half the regular price.
We absolutely have only planned
to save part of our cost at these
prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16
Calico Wrappers.

Immense line from the best max
ers in the country, worth one-half
more than we ask-5Oc to $2.S7.
Children's Bingham Dresses
Large line just in; beautifully
made. Sizes 2 to s years. at 35c
to $1.22.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-05-16

Batteries Rock Island, Andrews and Sage
Des Moines, Boyer and Carver. Base hits-Roc
ISLANDS. Z; Dcs MOines, Z. Errors-Rock Island,
5; Des Moincs, 9. Umpirc-Gaskei.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
THE JURY COMPLETE
And the Trial of Dr. Leon Begun In
Earnest
The Defense Ask That Fifteen Wit
nesses Be Summoned - A Large
Crowd in the Court Room.

The trial Of DIR. Edward Leon, charged
with the murder Of "a certain male child
Of Miss Estelle E. Beach on the 3lst Of
October last, as the result Of an abortion
alleged to have been performed on Miss
Beach two days previously by Leon, was
resumed before Judge Cole in Criminal
Court No. this morning. the court room
being filled by an even larger throng than
was the case yesterday. Not a woman,
however, was present.
With but ten men in the jury box, David
X. Meredith, Fenton Brewer, VIM. Wan
stall, John NJ. Birckhead, VIM. w. Riley,
VIM. H. Brinkley. Henry S. Thrift, John
NJ. McClintoclk w. s. b. Henry and Henry
Naylor, jr., obtained from the regular panel
yesterday, with eight peremptory chal-
lenges remaining to the defense and five to
the government, the work Of completing
the jury from the forty extra talesmen
summoned yesterday was begun imme-
diately after the opening Of the court.
Mr.. James 8. Davis, the first OF the forty
talesmen, was declared competent, Mr..
Joseph Fowler was declared incompetent
because of a formed opinion. and the box
was then filled by the selection Of Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
An Important Pension DecisfOu.

Assistant Secretary of the Interior Rey-
nolds has rendered decision in the appeal
case of Alvin West, formerly of the Ken
lucky State Guards. The decision is one
of the most important yet rendered by
Judge Reynolds because it affects a large
number of cases of pension claimants. The
decision sets forth that state miltiaman
is not pensionable unless his disability was
incurred in the line of duty while actually
in the service of the United States, under
the authority of the President. Section
1853 of the Revised Statutes is held not to
apply to the case. as he was neither wound
ed nor injured in battle with rebels or In
dams, and because he had not prosecuted
his claim to a successful issue prior to July
4, 1874.
Judge Reynolds in disposing of the case
rules that state militiaman under orders
from United States officer Is not thereby
in the service of the United States, and a
military organization is not in the United
States service unless it is made part of
the army by being ordered or mustered
into the service by the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
DIED.

BEIIREND. On Wednesday, January -. 1894, st
a m, B. J. BEHREND. aged axtysiK years.
after short illness, at his residence. 40 sth
Funeral from HIS late rs-idencc neat FRIDAY at 10
a. N; baltimore and New York papcrs Isease
east. at 400 am. Thursday. January -. isSs.
CHARLES T. cRAND.lI- i'm the hfty-hfrh
Funeral from his late residence on Saturday. yanu-
airy q, at pm.
DRIsCoIL. On January 3. 1894. PATRICK, BE-
loved son Of Mary and the late Patrick Dris-
Funeral OF Thursdas. January 3. at O'Clock.
from his mo,her,s res ldens~, sss tir.nt avenue
northwest Relatives and friends invited "a
LEON ID. GENESTE, aged twenty nine.
Funeral from HIS fathers residence. 80 A street
raj privateJ Bariai services at coasr-s.sssai
cemetery.
JOHNS. On Tuesday. January q. 1874 O. n
O'Clock pm. Maj Join JOHNS.
dence. lsl4 10Th street northwest. at 1910
O'Clock Friday morning Frierdls and rcssttyes
invited lnterment at Greenmosnt cemetesr.
ARD H.. beloved husband 81 yoan.s u. yssss.
RIP.
| Funeral from his late residence. 2526 L strsrt
requiem 1' mas at r's ST. ssephens Church Rs.-
uvcs and friends respectfully invited -
LYTI-E. On Thursday, January =. 1894. at an,
Mrs; ANNA G LiII.E at her residesee. q
Interment ut Emira. y. Y.
| REIDY. On Tuesday. January q, 1894, At %
O'Clock pm, MARY. widow Of the late Maui
rice keidy. in the seventy-nft year Of Der
Funeral from her late residence los Msnacha-
sets avenue northwest. Friday. January "a at
$50 O'Clock a. m. Requiem mass AZ 81 Alloy
sius Church at 9 O'clock a. m Friesb and
relatives respectfully invited attend q
SCHETTIIN. Suddenly January "a 1854 NAR0A-
RET V. SCHEi11IN. age sxty-two yeaI-
| Funeral from residence Of her soo-inIaw. $13 O
street southeast, Friday at II am. Interment
private.
woRSTER. On "Wednesday, January "a, 1894.
MADGE F.. daughter Of Willis and Margaret
worster. of di.rtheria. 90 street south
west. aged seven years and three months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
MARRIED.

EDMoNsTON-TArPAN. AZ washinetea. D. c.
January =. lse4. by Rev. Father Sullivan AZ
the residence Of the brides parents, 500 B
street southeast, EDWIN W. EDMoSSTON to
EDITH NJ. TAPPAN. No cnrds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
IRVING to Catch I'm,

All the routine work Of the patent Office
is four or five days in arrears. To correct
this Chief Clerk Newton this morning is
sued the following circular to all chiefs of
divisions in the bureau:
Il am anxious to bring the correspond
ence of the Office up to date. and in order
to do SO 1t will be necessary to have the CO.
operation Of the heads of all the divisions
Of the office. I therefore ask that when
ever a request for ir formation is sent to
your division 1t be answered and be re-
turned as soon as possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
The Jury Complete.

The selection of Mr.. George w. Hurley
again filed the box. and, the district attor-
ney declaring that he was satisfied with the
twelve men. and the defense having ex-
hausted their twenty challenges. the fol-
lowing were sworn as the jury: Fenton
Brewer. VIM. Wanstall, John NJ Birckhead
VIM III. Brinkley, w. s. B. Henry. James
T. Harrison. Cyrus Spottswood (colored).
Richard Chism, James A. Shaw (colored).
Spencer Johnson, John T. Fowler and Geo.
". Hurley.
Mr. Cason. for the defense. then presented
an affidavit of the prisoner, asking that
fifteen witnesses be summoned on his behalf
at the expense of the government.
District Attorney Birney stated that the
affidavit failed to state who or where the
desired witnesses We're, and also failed to
show the materiality of their evidence.
Mr. Cook explained that to do SO would be
to play into the hands of the prosecution
and that the law did not require it. He
stated. however, that he would not press
the matter now, and 1t was passed over for
the present.
The court then (at 12:10 cook a recess
until 1 O'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
DIR. Edmond Leon.

James T. Harrison. The district attorney
thereupon exercised his first challenge, ex-
Richardson took Mr.. Thrills place. when
the defense challenged Mr.. David X. Mer-
edith Mr.. Cyrus Spottswood, the first
colored man drawn, was then declared COM
petent. and Mr.. Birney declared himself
to be satisfied with the jury. The defense.
however, challenged Mr.. Henry Naylor, sr.,
and, although the next talesman, Mr.. John
Slick. stated that he had formed an opinion.
dence He was declared competent. but
after Mr.. Birney had again stated that ne
was satisfied with the twelve men in the
box Mr.. Cook. for the defense. challenged
Mr.. Geo. w. King was declared compe-
tent. but was at once challenged by the
defense. and Mr.. James A. Shaw, colored.
was then selected. Again the prosecution
expressed their satisfaction with the twelve
men In the box, but the defense challenged
Mr.. VIM. w. Riley. and Judge Cole ex-
cused Mr.. James S. Davis, because of an
important business engagement. Mr.. VIM.
T. Burdine was declared incompetent be-
cause of fixed opinion. and Mr.. VIM.
Mercer was accepted. That still left a
vacancy in the box. Mr.. Thad Brashears
was declared incompetent, as was Mr.. Peter
NJ. Jones' colored, and Mr. Frank Dieu-
dome had conscientious scruples against
capital punishment. The box was then
filled by the selection of Mr.. Spencer John
son. when Mr. Birney challenged Mr.. Mer-
GER. Another talesman, Mr.. Frank Haines,
was excused because of prejudice against
capital punishment, and Mr.. John T. Fow-
Ter was accepted The defense thereupon
challenged Mr.. Richardson, and when Mr..
Richard Chism had taken his place, the
defense challenged Mr.. McClintock. Mr..
Andrew Archer was found to be competent,
but the defense exhausted their last chal-
lenge by excusing him. Mr.. Arthur w.
Fairfax was found to be competent. and
told to stand aside, while Mr.. Richard
Bruce. colored. was examined. Mr.. Bruce
was declared to be competent, but was
challenged by the district attorney. MIR.
w. S. Brown was also found to be quail
fed, but was permitted to stand aside while
Mr.. Samuel Tinney, colored. was examined.
Mr.. Tinney declared he would not hang
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
Trade With Cana da.

On motion of Mr.. Erastus Wiman a COM
mittee consisting of Messrs. Gliding. Lane
Gano, Stone and Wiman was appointed "a
call on Representative Cochran OF the sub
committee of the ways and means commit
tee on reciprocity to present the proposed
amendment to the tariff bill in reference to
trade with Canada adopted by the board a,
yesterdays session. A committee, consist
ing of Messrs. Smith of Toledo Smith OF
New York and Ford of Baltimore was ap-
pointed to call at the White House and ar
range a time when the board can pay their
respects to the President.
Mr.. Elias S. A. de Lenia of New York
presented a resolution urging the vital i'm
portance Of the development of the mer-
chant marine and that Congress be urged
to adopt the proper measures to that end.
This resolution represented the opinion of
the New York board of trade and trans
portation. 1t was spoken OF as a general
statement, and Mr.. Ford of Baltimore, who
announced his opposition to any subsidy
scheme. accepted the resolution in lieu Of a
substitute he offered.
Mr.. Field Of Philadelphia in speaking Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
Cannot Draw SALARY.

Assistant Attorney General Thomas Of
the Post Office Department has decided
that letter carrier can receive no salary
while attending a court as a witness The
only legal compensation he can receive
while performing that duty. according to
the ruling, is the regular witness fee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-25
The First Witness.

Upon the opening of the court after re-
cess, Mr.. Levin, the district attorneys
assist ant, made the opening address to the
jury, explaining the nature of the charge.
The defense reserved their opening TO the
jury, and the prosecution then called their
first witness, Dr. Raymond T. Holden. who
stated tina. he was called to attend Miss
Beach early on the morning of the 31st OF
October last at her fathers residence, 1888
9th street southwest. He found her in bed,
suffering great pain. from the effects of a
recently performed operation of abortion.
The child had not been delivered, and wit
ness prescribed the usual remedies. A few
hours later a male child was born. Every
thing possible was done for the child, but
it lived but six hours. The primary cause
of its death was premature birth.
Doctor" inquired the district attorney
what Is the easiest method of procuring
an abortion?"
Mr.. Cook objected, stating that there was
no averment respecting the ease or diff
Guilty Of obtaining the alleged abortion.
Besides, 1t was not shown that the witness
was expert in the performance of abortion
The question at issue was. did the defend
ant perform the operation?
Mr.. Birney then withdrew the question
and asked the witness what was the cause
of the premature birth of the child, and the
witness replied that in his opinion il re-
suited from a puncture of certain organs
by sharp instrument