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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Notice to Contractors .

Sealed proposals will be received at the city
clerks office. Rock Island. H., until Monday
Dec. 8. 1894. al o clock p. m. Tor the cop.truc
ton OF staudpipe snd foun alton for tre city Of
Rock island, ILL.,, and for furnishing all the ma
terinls and doins the work according to plans and
spe :ifcations on file II the city clerks Office.
All bids must be accompanied with,a ceri flied
check n the sum OF five hundred Isl 0) dolaIs
payable 10 the ord r Of the ma,or OF suid city
which shall become forfeited to said city, in case
Il bidder shall fail 10 enter into contract with
aOurOved sureties 70 exc cute tie work for the
price mentioned IN his bid ana according TO the
plans and specifications in the event that the
contrac. shall be awarded to him.
Rock Island, III Nov. 13. 1874.
A. d. HUESiNG, City Clerk
T. J. MED'LL. Jd.. Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Got Two Big Contracts for Chicago.

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 13.-William G.
Norris, who went to Japan year ago to
represent syndicate of Chicago mer-
chants, has secured two of the largest
contracts ever awarded American firms
One goes to Armour & Co. and is for
canned corn beef to be supplied the ia
panese army. The other is s370, Ooa.eon-
tract for cast iron pipe to be used in cx-
tending the Toxic water works. The pipe
will be made in Alabama The American
firm met the competition of English,
French and Belgian bidders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
CARS REMAINS AT MOSCOW.
Funeral Ceremonies Conducted I'm the Old
Cathedral of st. Michael.

Funeral Ceremonies Conducted I'm the Old
Cathedral of st. Michael.
Moscow, Nov. l3-The funeral cerc-
monies conducted in the old cathedral of
st. Michael, most magnificent structure,
have never perhaps been equaled- The
splcndor of Europe is here and the sor-
row of the people is honestly attested.
The city Of Moscow is draped in mourn
ing, and the voices of the inhabitants fall
in grief stricken tones. 1t is a grief that
Is not fcigned, for since the late car S
death his subjects realize far more than
ever how well they loved him, and now
all strive to do reverence to his memory.
so when the funeral train arrived here,
the streets were filled with mourners.
All the houses were draped and solemn
embiems were to be seen everywhere.
The funeral train with the new car, the
cxsvina the Prince and Princess of
Wales and other members of the royal
family arrived at 1879 O'Clock a. m, being
met by the governor of Moscow and other
| distinguished officials.
| Half an hour later the procession start
cd for the Cathedral of St Michael, the
funeral car being attended by the car,
the Prince OF Wales, grand dukes and 9TH
crs, all on foot. At four churches along
the route stops were made, where prayers
were offered for the dead. At O'Clock the
cathedral was reached and the coffin was
taken into the church and placed upon a
massive catafalqUe, surmounted by a
canopy of embroidered gold. The services
We're conducted by the metropolitan of
! Moscow. After the solemn rites were con-
cluded the people were admitted to view
the remains. They FRUSTRATED themselves
before the coffin and prayed for the repos 3
of the soul of the illustrious dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Massacre of 5000 Armenians.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-A dispatch to The
Daily News from Constantinopie says
that 5000 Armenians, including women
and children, are reported to have been
maseacred i'll the Sassoun region near
Moosh, Turkish Armenia, during a recent
attack by Kurds. Twenty five villages
were destroyed The Turkish officials de-
clare that the report is not true and that
it grew ont of the suppression of small
uprising in the region in question. The
British ambassador is making inquiries
into the matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

WHITEHALL Ills, Nov. 13.-The engine
of south-bound express train No. >, com
ing around n curve at the rate of thirty
five miles, struck u horse attached to "a
buggy, in which was seated Charles f..
kinscr. Both man and horse We're killed
The accident occurred half mile from a
highway of any kind and to reach the
spot kinscr had driven along the track
nearly mile north from the main street
crossing. He was a farmer and resided
about seven miles west of this place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Victims Of Looters Want Damages.

PRINCETON, Ills, Nov. 13.-The board
of supervisors here rejected bill of So
S37.1S filed by the Western Supply com
pany of Ladd for the looting of their
store by mob last July. Suit will now
be entered against the county. l. d. Nc
Crazy presented bill for 81 1873 81 for the
looting of his dwelling house at Ladd
The Spring Valley Coal company will also
file Il suit against the city of Spring
Valley for S13,s69 for the looting of its
stnrp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Anarchist Hanging Celebrated.

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-Twclve hundred
people were present mt Waldhcim cemc-
terry to celebrate the death of the six an.
archists executed for participating in tho
Haymarkct riot. The exercises were of
the usual character, Herr Most being the
principal speaker. He made long
speech in German. His presenc had the
effect of keeping away the more conserva-
tive socialiStic element
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

PITTsBURG, Nov. 13-Henry Powell
shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Sapira
Mclaughlin at Vicarh North Rochester,
Pa, and then sent IA bullet through his
own brain. Powell separated from his
wife recently ana went to board Will,
Mrs. Mclaughlin, widow. They be.
came lovers and Powell, though jealousy,
often threatened the woman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
The Nerves; New Novel.

may be so intensely interesting that the reader
may lie on bed CT suffering and yet read !; but
ccria My not with t;sfaclon or pleasure. La
dies who are given to much novel reading should
feel peifeciy wei 10 read with pleasure ~ a
profit. II afflicted with headache. neuralgia.
pains in the back dyspepsis, and female com
paints generally FIRST procure Dr.. Pierce's Fa-
vo-iie Prescription, prepared especially for
oncn, and after u.ing. you viii read with
pleasure. For safe by all medicine dealers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
LEGAL.
EXECUTOnt's NOTICE

Estate OF John Warner, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed execu.
trix OF the last will and testament OF John
arner, late OF the county OF Rock Islaud
state Of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives motto,
that sac will appear before the county court O
Rock Island county, at the Office OF the clerk O
said court, In the city OF Rock leland, at The Jan
uary tenn on the first Monday in January mex
az which time all persons having claims ..gains
said estate nre notified and requested to attens
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
ques,cd 10 make immediate payment TO the IN
dersicned.
Dated this 18th day o. October, A. D. 1sDs.
CAROLINE l.. WARNER, Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Nov. 13.-Detective
Franciscus went to the quarters of gang
of clothing thieves and waited for them to
return. The officer grabbed the first man
who entered the room and called ON the
Others to throw up their hands They
started to run away and the officer fired
hitting Dick Morgan, a young tough. He
will die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Een into the Shiny Mud.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13-While q
large crowd was attending the baptism
in the bay of n number of converts to II
new church which holds principally that
the Anglo-Saxon race was one of the lost
tribes of Israel as its progenitor, the
rotten wharf gave way and precipitated
the whole crowd, five or six deep, into the
Shiny mud. No one was killed but many
were badly bruised and some had broken
limbs. The services went right along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

LONDON, Nov. 13.-Heavy rains have
prevailed i'll various parts of Great Brit
ain, causing floods which in many cases
have brought business to a standstill At
St Ives Cornwall, the schools have been
closed on account Of the floods and boats
are being used for transporting people
through the streets. .sConsidcrablc dam
age has been done on the Isle of Wight by
the floods. Rydc, Sandown and BradinS
have suffered the most severely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Chancery Notice.

Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY, I
In the circuit court OF said Rock Island county.
70 the injury term. A. ID 1885 In cs1ncsr,.
Robert ;. WOODBURY.. complainant, John Ev-
ans. the unknown heirs devisees OF John
Ev5ns, deceased. Nancy vans. the unkr o wa
heirs or devisees of Nancy Evans, deco ased
defendants. Bill 10 quiet title.
To tn shove nsrued defendants and eueh of
them: Affidavit Of yOur non-residen. e having
been flied in the Office OF the CLERK OF said circuit
court. notice Is hereby 9 ven to you and each of
you that the above named complainant has ii cd
N said court his bill Of compl iint az inst you on
the cbancery lie of said court; that q sum-
mons In chancery has been Issued in said cause
against you. rcturnable to The next term Of said
court. To he begun ard holden at the court house,
IN me city o. Rock Island. in said county, on the
hrst Monday of January A. ID. 1895. NJ which time
and place You viii appear and plead. answer oil
demIr 70 said bill Of complsint IL you see ne
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk
SWEENEY q W KEG. Solicitors for Compl't
Rock leland, Illinois, Nov. II, A. ID. 1891.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
ChOctayy Troubles Settled.

SOUTH MCALEsTER, l. T., Nov. 13.-The
Choctaw troubles have been temporarily
settled by peace council composed of in
fuential men belong to both parties. The
eight parties who were to have been tried
mt Wilburton have been released on their
own recognizance until the next session Of
the congress, when all troubles will be
peaccably settled. The prisoners have
gone to the Chickasaw nation to reside
until sent for by the council
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Murder in a Gang of Tru,nps.

BOONE, Ia, Nov. ia party of
tramps camping on the edge Of the town
had a row and one of their number sup
posed to. be a marblecutter named Hend-
ricks, was beaten to death with coupling
pin and his body thrown into the fire
The police have captured six of the gang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Forest Fires Burn Themselves Out.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 13-The forest
fires in Arkansas and Tennessee north of
Memphis have about spent their fury
The flames have burned To the banks of
the Mississippi river and stopped There
are still no signs of rain and apprehen-
sions are felt that fires will break out in
other regions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Hanged Himself in His Cell.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13.-James Foley,
43 years old. awaiting trial for the muir
der of his aged mother, whom he kicked
to death while drunk, hanged himself in
his cell ut Moyamensing. The rope was
made of his cot lining and when found
he was dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-"How to Eliminate
the Strike as an Element in the Labor
Problem" is to be the subject for discus.
sion before the industrial congress which
begins a two days session in Willard hall,
Woman's Temple, tomorrow morning.
The discussions will be participated in by
a large number of professional and bust.
ness men, besides labor leaders. Lyman
j. Gage will be chairman of the first SEES
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Juror, PeremptoriIv -t55,,nis.ea.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 13-Jurors Harrows and
Patterson were peremptorily dismissed
from the jury in the lynching case by
Judge Cooper. The grounds on which
they We're removed was that they had
previously stated that they would hang no
white man for killing "a negro A new
vcnire was drawn to fill the vacancies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
stenographers and Typewriters.

ST. SosEPH, Mo, Noy. 13.-First grand
lodge of the American National Union of
Stenographers and Typcwritors has been
organized in this city with membership
of thirty five by Edward l.. Grantharn, CT
Custer CITY, S d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
Twenty Persons Killed.

lBUDA PEsTH, Nov. ia dispatch from
Brucx. Bohemia, says that twenty persons
were killed by an explosion ut the Dres-
den Creditaustalt colliery near that place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 13.-Rcturns to The
Star show that the amendment submitted
to the people to separate Kansas City from
jackson county has been defeated 1t
carried overwhelmingly in the city. but
the county outside voted solidly against it,
Leading Hungarians are alarmed ut the
hostile attitude young kossuth has taken
to the Austrian government which, how
ever, is securing him a triumphal progress
through Hungarian towns. Young Kos
suth will soon be required to take the oath
to the king and if he refuses will he ex-
PEELED from Hungary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

Whea Baby was sick, We gave her Casto-ia
When She was Child she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she lung To Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave t.,cin Castagil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
CastOria.

"Castoria Is an excellent medicine for CHI
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good effect upon their children
DR.. G. c. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13

"Cas.oria is the best remedy for children o,
which am acquainted hope the day Is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
Interest OF their children, and use cas.o-ia in
stead OF the varicusquack notrnms which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, Soothing s. up and other huriiul
agents down their throat, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DE- J. r. KrScHELoE,
Colgly. Ark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-11-13
For Sale at IS and so cents
per Box, by

For sale by 4. II. Thomas, Drug.
gist, cor. 18th and I'd av., Rock Island
New-York tribune., 1894-10-10
CiTUOLJC PRELI1ES TO MEET

Philadelphia oct. 9-The highest dignitari"s OF
the Roman catholic Church in the United States
will assemble IN this city tomorrow 70 hold their
annual conference. In conformity with provision
NJ one Of the Church Councils. These gatherings
of the archblshops have been held yearly since lSS
Chief among the topics 90 be considered Is the que7
ton Of scrret societies. and the exped'ency or mex
pe,llencv Of permitting Catholics TO become members
thereof
The visit of the hbishops, which VIII occur on
tho anniversary of the BIRTH Of Father Mathew.
the Apostle Of Temperance. viii be made the oc"a
sion OF a demonstration hy the members Of tn"
Catholic Total Abstinence Societies. VINO VIII en-
,ertaln them at dinner at the Continental Hotel to-
morrow evening or he distinguished men who VII
take part In the conference. Cardinal Gibbons -
the highest in rank. II j. said the Cardinal VIII
shortly visi, the Pope Among N" other distn-
gushed churchTen in Attendance viii be Arch
bishops ireland. OF 81. Paul; Williams. of Boston.
Corrgan Of New York. Gross. Of oregon; Jansscns.
OF Orleans E.ier. OF Cincinnati: Keane. OF
Washington: Chapee. OF Santa Fe; Riordan. Of
San Francisco; Kane. of St Louis and Ryan OF
ADJ
New-York tribune., 1894-10-10
pROrESTS AGAINST EXTENDING PIER

Albany oct. 9-Jesse Johnson made applica-
ton before Attorney General Hancock to-day that
the latter begin action to prevent the extension
Of the pier on the Eas, River in BROOKLYN, near
Montague which stand the Harbeck stores
The pier is owned by Cornell University. and now
extends seventy feet into the river 1t Is proposed
10 extend II thirty feet. The application Is made
on behalf OF Frank r. Martin who a seventy
foot pier short distance above the Harbeck stores
Mr.. johnson says that extension of the pier
would be in violation Of the law OF 1851, which pro-
vides for seventy-foot piers
William c. Dewitt OF Brooklyn. appeared for
'tornell University and at his request the hearing
adjourned for two weeks TO allow time for the
preparation Of further af1davita
New-York tribune., 1894-10-10
DRI:SSNANI<G.

FIKST-CLASS NRESSMAk Err. stylish
cutter. seamless waists. iiuo inter-. chpc~.
cloaks wraps; tailor made dresses ~ OF
nu, II town. terms reasonable Adirrs
MADAME. Tribune Uptown ofice. LIZ
broadway.
GOOp lMrROvER would IKE a place
with drrssInah.r. low salary o. hes
with. Miss TANNING. j3G West 35th-st.
LADIES TAILOR and experienced dress
maker guarantees rst-class ntting:
prices reasp enable. cuts hV actual meas
uremcnts. HON" preferred or hN day At-
dres. r.. l2i2 Roadway.
MME Il ANTOINETTE 22o West l:ith-
- Winter styles for street tailor made
and evening gowns. latest designs. modcr-
ate price.
MILLER Y FENDER. dressmaKers u 2iS
West sath-st. are prepared 20 take or
ders tor ;a'l and wiLter costumes ne ana
Hash guaranteed.
MODESTO lv th. day. perfect ft and I'm
60 guaranteed. style un' Ncellei li2
Fast i21th.s
STYLISH street anl evening ircss"s mnde
~ short nptic'. perfect a. MEAREs.
2lb Wcu 55ih-st
SEAL. GARMENTS reiyel ami altered into
fashlunalle t1prs ana Eton jackets. Mrs
BARKER. ilG West 3pth s' near HnuLl
wav h'" wiiE Guu'her's Sons. 5th-ayc.
TIIfHAI-p Coutpuricrc rari-iorne. latest
IAN AMI winter stylos. evening gowns.
modc'a.c price. - West 3Nthst.
New-York tribune., 1894-10-10
PRESIDENT CLETEL1ND'S NEU TENURE
HIS PREJUpICEs AGAINST TRUSTS 10 not PRE-
VENT HIS ENTERING INTO BlHZARps
BAY LAND MONOPOLY

VENT HIS ENTERING INTO b'HZAHps
BAY LAND MONOPOLY.
Boston oct . (SpeciaD-That great and good
document known as the Democratic platform IN
the National election OF 1892 has beer knocked into
smithereens The fierce denunciation o. trusts anu
combinations Of capital contained In thar do'u-
ment has gone for naught and here comes Grover
Cleveland. with some OF his Mug"ump assoclat"s
and corners" the land market IN Huzzard's h"y
in a way suggestive OF regular communism of
pelf'
The Buzzard's Bay Company' is ihe title of
the combination Of capital which has bought up
for small sums all the available land on Buzzard s
Bay and will sell for large amounts. and
since II has secured a monopoly there. IL can put
it's foot upon free competition. which Is the NE ot
honest trade" even in lands President Cleveland
is the chairman Of the Board Of Trustees oi this
combination. and the other trustees ar" Moses
Williams and William Minot jr.. OF Boston. Mr.
Williams is Muswump and member OF III"
Massachusetts Reform club. ana has strong an
antpathy to combinations OF capital as has Mt
Cleveland. ,..,..
Some time ago the trustees sent out circulars
describing the purposes Of he company o9, tney @
have been for the most part called IN ~ MAS
feared that it would injure the party TO have
them circulated freely but there are still sev-
eral copies extant. In this commonwealth, whore
Mir Cleveland is "A sort Of IDOL among certain
class of people. and has his str9ng'st hoid WIN
state to charter concerns which speculate n lands
sna4 sn1 noa sai sen that an "s' the coany has all
that remains available Of the land on BuzzarlS
Bay-about 1900 acres. comprising eighteen miles
of waterfront. a., ,.,.
The mysterious drift Of 50 many OF Mr. 'le'e-
lands friends 10 the Buzzard's Bay region H. now
eXplained The reason why Charles summer ham
lin established himself there. ~hy Brokcr iienedict
with his trim Yacht anchored so often Onshorc, IL
now apparent: the reason why the wee president
is proposing to make himself a summer nome on
this shore IS growing clear. That also explains 10
some extent why the Legislat ure was asked 10
prohibit fishermen. except with me nook ana
sinker from taking fish in i}uZzards Fay. and that
is why this is the law to-day In the circulars r3r.
tic1lar attention Is called to The famous dude
train on the road TO Buzzarls Bay. with an IN
yitation TO others to- make use OF IT. Inc com
nunisn OF pell' has made the trustees 90 un-
feeling that they gloat over n" inonppohSllc iart
that "the consolidation of thes" lands under on"
control removes all danger which might possibly
arise from the placing Of other lands on the market
in ron1petition to those Owned by the company
Owing to the scarcity OF the circulars, great
premiums are being Offered FOR copies. 1T is sad
raj nothing will he done 10y the company th.s
fall now that Mr.. Clcyelands connection With II rs
ont hut that next spring. after the ahair mas
further to monopolize the shore lands.
New-York tribune., 1894-10-10
RUSSIA MAY HAVE TO EXPLAIN

Washington. oct. 9.-Nicholas Frederkksen. the
American who escaped from the Russian naval
guard house last July. and whose case attracted
much attention at the time. appeared at the
State Department to-day. in the hope OF enlisting
the assistance Of this Government In securing
reparatiOn from Russia for the reatment accorded
him. The legal officers Of the department were
much impressed with statements OF Mr.. Freder
icksen which were unshaken by the severest cross
examination. The mans mother, an Alaskan
woman. died when he was four years old. and his
father Swedish sailor. followed four years later
so he was compelled to rely upon hearsay to
the place OF his birth. II was conclusivey shown
that he Was q child not six years Of age
New-York tribune., 1894-10-10
ANNICERS1RY or The Chilli rIhH'
THE NEW CHICAGO CELEBRATING IN vARlou

THE XFW CHICAGO CELEBRATING IN VARIOUS ,
v,vs PROFESSION OF THE LIBERTY BELL
Chicago. oct. a-The twenty-third anniversary OF
the grel' fire. which WAS the natai 'ay VI ."7
rew and greater Chicago. was celebrated to-day
IN many ways although there was no general 'es-
s,tion OF business II * the Intention 10 nave 'he
LEGISLATURE make October 9 a permanent legal
holiday The first real celebration OF chicago LAY
took pl,c. at the Worlds Fair. iat occasion was
recalled by the interesting procession or the 'o-
lumbar Liberty Bell ihrough the streets accom-
panied by band. The ringing OF the monster
he'll 80 familiar t. Exposition visitors, at various
points attracted thousands CT citizens
Tn. officers and men OF the ist Regiment. ILLINOIS,
National Gpari. celebrated their entrance INTO lhe
fine new armory which replaces the one destroyed
by ire last year In the afternoon there VAS
glitter.ng parade OF the crack regiment The open
In. exercises we're held in the evening military
promenade ball brilliant in its social aspect. end
Ing the festivities The Marquette club social
organization ~ Republicans. gave a banquet at the
Grand Pacific Hotel. the cAief atter-dnner speaker
club converted It's quarterly meeting ana dihner
into a celebration dinner. al wnicn aaron ~
Wright. the United States Labor Commissioners
WAS the principal speaker.
The pr5cessi1n ana guard OF honor accompanying
the columbian Liberty Bell reached Lincoln fark
al 80 p. After saluting the Lincoln Monument
with forty mine strokes OF the bell the procession
marched TO the Grant Monument where similar
salute w4s given. The bell and its escort then
tn Columbus statue on tEe iaNe Front; o. We,
Board OF Traie. ani to the city Hall; Each OF
one blSw for each state and Territory. Mayor
Hopkins gave the he'll the freedom OF the city IN
is starf!ng upon its Journey around the world.
carrying with II tn, best wishes OF the people of
Of il to the kindly consideration Of all nations and
all peoples.