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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
COUNTY BUILDING.
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14-Clifford o. Lynn to Rebecca
Hastings, e 80 feet lot 4. and part lot
5. j. W. Spencer's Third add, Rock
Island, 81 200.
NJ. SchoOnmaker to Thomas Burns.
lot 81, block /, assessors plat of
Reynolds, $3.50.
A. W. Wadsworth to T.. II. Guyer
and j. G. II. Read. lot IL, Guyer's
add. Rock Island. $500.
13-B. &. Warren to George W.
Turner, NV 81, is, lie. s.. $50.
Samuel Bruner To j. NJ. q. Bruner.
mel swi. 10. -, 2e. 800.
j. Nj. %. Bruncr tn \. +. uollister.
e4 swi ne4. 10. 10. 2e. $3.50.
Samuel Bruner 10 j. NJ. q. Bruner.
und! lot 81. and 81 81, 30. 10. 2e,
S21250.
l4-Horace b. Potter to Daniel b.
and Mary +. Potter, n 100 acres swl
%. l6, 4w, $500.
Dorothea Bergstrom to Johannes
Peterson and Carl q. Thulin, part
lot Z. assessors plat mel 6, II. lw.
$500.
Sohn F. Hahn to John Riewerts,
W. nwi Is, 10, &c, $1,000.
Probate.
i-Estate of Joseph Garnett.
flnal report of executors filed and
order approving same nisi by March
"A inst. and that executors notify
heirs by publication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
Notice.

Parties desiring to build the com
ing season will do well to call at our
office before making their arrange
mcnts. We will build houses for
parties buying lots from us. either in
cur addition. or the Column bian park
addition, and accept REIN bursements
for the house on the monthly Install
ment plan. We can save you from
800 to $500 on all contracts made
before the building season opens.
We have several new houses we will
sell at reasonable prices, ana easy
terms. BARTH L. BABCOCK.
Dentists, 1924 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
live { Your Change.

A silver quarter is about as much
as some people care to invest in med
cine for Immediate use. Spend this
sum Tor package of simmons Liver
Regulator powder. It's the woran's
foreclosures sick headache in the
right way and quickly, too. just as
GOOD for billinusness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

one supervisor for two years.
Two -istaut supervisors for Two yca-s
On Assessor for OF q year
me Collector for one year
winch election Will he open at O'Clock In the
orhiIe ara con lnue open until o'c! ock in the
al ierho on Of that day.
races faces OF registration and voting OILS will be
First Ward-Franklin rose House
Second Waid Phoenix Hose House
Ihira Ward-No. 1914 Third avenue.
Fourth Ward-No. 1914 Thir avenue
RI Ward-Hose House, No. 5s3 Twenty-sec-
Ond street
Sixth Marketable Hose House.
seventh Nard-No School ouse
p,. a, u dtEsING, City and Town Clerk,
tOck lslahG, III :. March Z lSlI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup has
been used Tor children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums.
allavs all pain, cures wind colo. and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five GERS a bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
THE COUNTY SOLONS.
Official Proceedings of the March Term
Second Day Continued.

The committee on fees and salar-
les submitted the following report
which on motion was received and
adopted:
Your committee on fees ami sllarics would re
port mat 'ney nave examined all claims pre-
sehtea before them' and recommend the pay
mcnt OF the Following, and that the clerk he di.
rcctcd to Issue orders for the several amopn,s 10
the several claimants, to.wit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Land-seekers' excursion. On Jan.
., Feb. Is. March -, April 10 and
May 5, 1894, low rate excursion tick
cts may be had at the burlington
office to all points in Texas. Final
limit of tickets. 80 days from date of
sale. For particulars apply to
NJ. j. YOUNG.
Agent, Rock Island.
II. ID. MACK, ID. Z. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

salvation Oil cured me of =
shoulder lameness and pain in back,
contracted playing ball last season.
tried several other remedies and
all failed. Charles Mears. l22 Wa.
ter street, Cleveland, Ohio"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16
President Eddy Asked tn R.s;c,-

IEiRE HAuTE, Ind, March l6.-On
charges by the board of trustees of the
Rose Polytechnic institute in this city
President Eddy. formerly of Cincinnati,
has been asked to resign and he has ten
dered HIS -esignat:oE. H. Will leave Oh
Sept. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

Board adjourned until tomorrow
at 9 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

The Burlington route will sell
tickets from Rock Island to San
Francisco. Los Angeles. San Diago.
at s29.Z5. round trip S49.25. Tickets
now on sale.
H. ID. MACK, d, P. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

One Alderman in the First wand for ,uo veors
One Alderman in the Second ward for two
years.
one AiGerman IN the Third ward for two years
One Alderman IN the Fourth ward far fvo
years.
one Alderman in the Fifth ward for two wears.
one Alderman IN the Sixth ward for two years.
One Alderman in the Sev,uth ward for two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-16

We have received the bill of c b Marshall
county superintendent o: schools and find III.
same correct aud recommend that the county
clerk cCrify the same 10 the auditor of pubIic
accounts.
! he b Il of Jeremiah cQuatte we do not allow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

A Turkish official was murdered In
Armenia.
Sixteen new cases of smallpox were re-
ported In Chicago.
The Erie road will default on the reor-
Rauization bonds due.
Internal Revenue Collector Donovan
assumed Office at Boston.
A 10 per cent dividend will be paid the
Worlds fair bondholders.
A new company has been formed to
control property at Fort Payne. Ala.
Michael Keough Of Cambridge, Mass.
has conclusion Of the brain from jump
from an electric oar.
May changes In the official personnel
of the Charlestown Mass navy yard are
to be made this summer
Boys in the woods started brush fire
near the grounds of the Brock,on Agri-
cultural society. Fifty acres were burned
over.
The fishing schooner Welcome OF
Gloucester. Mass, was sunk near Castle
island, Boston harbor. In collision with
coal barge Independents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.
Bears Making Raids in Absence OF
London Trading.
Holiday In Europe Keeps London Out
Satarday--Gossipo of the Market.
Special 10 the Nelrs.

Special 10 the Nelrs.
NEW YORK, May mo London market
today. Manipulators in Sugar and a drive
in G. b. d O., and Gas by bears the prin-
cipal feature of the market. Cow
ering induced by fact that
stock put out in last hour. Big Four and
Chesapeake d Ohio are only meeting the
lake and rail rates instead of cutting them.
This is believed TO mean rates on bed
rock. Western Union advanced on
short covering Erie state
ment for March decreased net
S357, ,737. The action of Mr.. Mcloney
against the Gas Company and Tobacco
Company is the outgrowth of a
spirit of restlessness and a disturbing
element. A spread of the contagious is
ANTICIPATED and the attorney general
will probably find imitators
in other states, although the movement
may be only short lived. Under these
circumstances conservatism in the Indus
trials is advised.
Liverpool cotton market quiet, supply
Offering fell, prices unchanged, sales 1000
bales. Futures quiet, demand poor at
1-6i advance.
Sugar feeling the effect of the long
stock sold. The largest block obtained
was 5000 shares.
No gold likely to go out tomorrow but
some shipments are probable Saturday.
The rate on Western Union is being
screwed up in the loan crowd to make
shorts cover.
The March statemen of c., B. & @.
shows gross decrease OF S647, ,703, and an
increased surplus after charges OF S429S.
Coal stocks are heavy as the coal trade
is said TO be in bad condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
LATEST
SANG IN BOSTON.
Big Moody Choir From This
City Joined in the Service.

Moody's Union Gospel Choir went to
Boston yesterday via the New York and
New England Railroad at IL m. and met
the choir from Salem, Mass, which is
singing for the Moody meetings in that
city, and together they sang at a
mass meeting at Music Hnii at which
Mr.. Moody spoke on "The Bible" The
house was crowded to the doors, and
the Salem Choir, numbering about
one hundred, occupied the center OF
the platform, surrounded by the one
hundred and fifteen persons comprising
the company from this city. At the
close OF the Boston service the Salemites
mingled cordially and freely with the
singers from Providence, and invited them
10 return TO Salem with them to sing at
the Mems Mass Meeting in the evening.
About fifty of the company accepted, and
taking the y. m. train on the Eastern
Division OF the Il. ~ M. Railroad, arrived
In Salem at 6:3S, and were escorted TO the
hall and given seats reserved for then
In the center of the platform. For
nearly 10 minutes the choirs sang familiar
hymns while waiting for the electric
lights. The choirs were. kept at singing
until after 8 O'Clock. Mr..
Moody closed his address at
SAB and excused the visitors TO enable
them to take the $3.50 express train for
Boston from where they returned To
Providence on a special train via. the N.
Y. x n. Il. r. r., leaving Boston at 1910
p. m. and reaching this city. at 1880.
General Secretary Conant conducted the
marty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
BAY s.A.n LEGISLATURE.
The Meigs Railway system Favored by
the Transit Committee

The Meigs Railway system Favored by
the Transit Committee.
Boston, May 1.-The senate cleared
its table ms nearly as it could, and finding
itself with no business on its hands it
voted to adjourn until Wednesday.
The bill providing for a reclamation of
the Sudbury meadows and the protection
of the public health in the valleys OF the
Concord and Sudbury rivers was passed
to be engrossed.
The bill relative to police, district and
municipal courts in the county of Suf-
folk was passed to be engrossed.
In the house the transit committee de-
cided against the subway bill and in
favor of the Meigs system
Debate on the question of remodelling
the state house was resumed, the time for
taking the vote being extended from 3 TO
clock
The vote was taken at 4:l0 o'clock, the
question being on the rejection of the
bill, and by "a viva voce vote was de-
cared carried. The rising vote was 130 to
so in favor of rejecting the bill. The yeas
and nays were then taken. and resulted
Us to 52 IN favor OF rejecting the bill.
Mr.. Wellman offered a resolution for
ha'iohdi itRlslallOn IOf suppression Ol tue
lottery traffic, in view ei The removal of
the louisiana lottery 10 Honduras.
Numerous remonstrances against the
subway were received and placed on file
The committee on finance reported n
bill providing Tor bonds 10 the amount of
500, 900 for building and completion oi
the Medfeld insane asylum.
The bill to incorporate the Drawbaugh
Telephone and Telegraph company was
passed TO third reading without debate
The bill providing penalty for persons
furnishing libellous articles to news.
papers, magazines, etc, was rejected
The bill providing for "A Suffolk county
reformatory was passed TO a third read
ing.
The report of committee Qeave TO
withdraw on the petition of the Old
Colony and Interior Canal company FOR
an amendment OF its charter was ac-
cepted.
The adverse report OF the committee on
taxation on the bill TO repeal the law ex-
empting mortgage notes from taxation
was accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
BRISTOL NEWS.
Special Town Council Yesterday.
New Naval Station-LocaIs.

A special meeting OF the council was
held Monday afternoon, full board
being present. IL was voted thet the
price OF License 10 sell liquor under
Chapter si6 be $3.50 per year.
The following aJPPlieations JPys to sell iiquor,
granted, Viz: Henry X. Manchester,
Frank r. s. Rawson, Oliver w.
Cole, William j. Holiness" Jr.,
Hugh Murphy, Thomas Clark, Robert
Newbold, Jr., Henry Opitz, Dennis Ryan,
Edward II. Halfway, Thomas M. Morris,
Daltay McCallan, Edward III. Chadwick.
In the matter OF granting license TO Will
liam O. Shaughnessey several objections
were made TO granting the same. # was
voted that the application be continued
TO Monday, May z, 1894, at 2 ID. M, for
further consideration.
The following named persons were
drawn as petit jurors 10 serve at the APP
preaching term OF the Supreme Court,
viz: james Magee, David A. Pierce,
John A. G. Gladding and Frank Il.
Remiero.
The following bills against the town
were examined allowed and referred To he
auditor: Highway main road account,
f1737.63; general highway account, sl1i.40;
highway compact part OF the town,
s9S.92.
A pleasant gathering took place on
Monday at the residence of Mrs. Nathan
Heath upon Church street Her
three sons with their families had
all come home to celebrate her S0th
birthday. Mrs. Heath is the twin sister
of Mr.. John Ii. Pitman, who has served
the town for many years in various
capacities, and he was present with his
family. Both are enjoying the best of
health.
There Will be a special meeting of the
stockholders of the Cranston Worsted
Mill on Wednesday, May ., at IL o'clock,
to take into consideration the sale of a
portion of the dock OF the prop
erty 10 the State for a naval station.
The commission appointed by the State
to locate a site for naval station have
decided upon the mill property as suit
able place and as soon as the mill holds
their meeting on Wednesday to make
the transfer OF the deeds, the building will
be commenced. 1t will be s5 feet fronting
east and west, and 90 feet fronting north
and south and will contain all the modern
improvements, and will enhance the
beauty of our water front very much.
The cup defender Nigilant, built by the
syndicate, which has been purchased by
George Gould, was launched on Mouday
at Port Jefferson and ordered direct to
Bristol for general Cyerhauling with all
necessary repairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01

PuhIic Beuuesfs.

In the will of the late William Olney,
proved at the Municipal Court today,
there are eight public bequests made in
memory of MIR. Olney's son, Henry +.
Olney, and to be derived from the sale
of real estate after the death of
the widow. The bequests are: To the
Rhode Island Baptist State Convention,
5000; American Baptist Foreign Mis-
sionary Society, $1,000; American
Baptist Home Missionary Society, 5000;
Home for Aged men, Providence, 5000;
Home for Aged Women, $1,000; American
Bible Society, $1,000; Providence Shelter
for Colored Children, $500; Rhode Island
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
Children, $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
OF h1,-s7,sED LINEAGE.
bons of American Revolutionists Transact
Much Important Business.

Much Important Business.
WAsHGHSToS. May 1.-The annual con-
gress of the Sons of the American Revo
luton was held at the Arlington. About
o. delegates were present from 2S states.
General Horace Porter presided. Sew
eral amendments to the constitution
were adopted, namely: Reducing the
annual dues 10 25 cents; providing for
societies in foreign lands where there are
men eligible for membership; referring
the control OF life mem bershp to the state
societies. and changing in some respects
the rule which makes the registrar gen
eral the final arbiter as TO admission.
The congress resolved to offer medals
20 American colleges and schools for the
best annual essay on American history
Congress was petitioned to publish the
rolls of service in the revolution The
marking Of graves of soldiers of the
American revolution with bronze markers
was commended TO the state societies.
At neon the congress marched Co the
White House and was received by Presi-
dent Cleveland. In the afternoon a large
amount of routine business was trans
acted, and after a spirited but friendly
contest the following officers were
elected:
President, General Horace Porter; vice
presidents, General J. &. Breckenridge,
w. p. Griffith, Il. 5. Barrett, Colonel IT,
M. Anderson and John Whitehead; secre.
tary, General Franklin Murphy; treasurer,
General G. W. Hsskins; registrar, Gen
eral A. II. Clark; historian, General
Henry Ball; chaplain, General Bishop
Chase Cheney. These officers. with the
presidents of state societies, form the
board Of managers.
The reports were ordered printed for
distribution. After a harmonious session,
lasting all day, the congress adjourned.
In the evening reception was given to
the delegates BY the District Of Columbia
society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
River Pnint.

Mr.. Andrews of Quidnic had the mis-
fortune of getting his team badly broken
up Saturday. He was in Smiths store
at Jericho doing some business
and when getting in the team his horse
started before he got the reins and ran
TO the Royal Mills at River
Point where he turned corner
throwing Mrs. Andrews from the team.
shaking her up quite badly, after which
he was caught by some bystanders.
The Pawtuxet Valley Wheelmen hold
their regular semi meeting in
their rooms tomorrow evening. All
members are requested to be present as
business OF importance will be transacted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
DIED.

BURRINGToN-In this city, April 30. Charles
Il. burlington.
BATCHELDER-I Crompton, n. L., April Co
Lucy llutsoE. youngest daug gbter Of Daniel
W. and Ada &. Batcheiaer. aged years.
COLLINS-ln this city. April 30, Michael
Collins.
.DAY-In South Killingiy, Conn, April q.
Leonard Day, In his 10Th year.
LADUKE-In this city. April -. Harold.Eari.
only child OF Charles w. and Maud r..
I.aDuke. aged 2 months and . days.
NICHOLS-ln Attention. April - Elizabeth r.
Brown. wife OF Isaac Nichols. aged "A
years, 9 months and days
SBINEN--in this city, April % Margaret
Sliney, wife of David Slincy.
WALSH-In this city. April 20. Mary, wifc OF
tie late bernard Walsh, aged " yeazA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
staI IsIand.

That known az the Crystal island is
ono of the small islands of which so
many are dotted about in the Pacific
ocean. IL received its name owing to
its being one mass of beautiful crystal
lized carbonate of lime. One of the most
remarkable features OF the Pacific ocean,
and one that distingul-he il from every
other, is the vast assemblage of small
islands with which, on the map, il APP
pears TO be crowded, particularly in the
portion situated between the tropics.
These islands are of three distinct forms
the coral, the crystal and the volcan-
ic. OF these the first formationeyreatly
predominates. but the laFsest islands
are OF the last description. OF the crys-
tai formation Crystal island is one of
the few specimens known. There is
mountain known as Crystal hill on tho
coast Of the Caspian near Baku. II is
describes as sparkling ike a huge dia-
mond. on account OF tue sea glass and
crystals with which 1t abounds. Brook.
yn Eagle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
RELEASED ON BAIL.
Two Men Charged With Serious o.
fences Get Out OF Jail.

John Mccoy and Frank Sullivan were
both brought up from the county jail this
morning on writs OF hsbeas corpus and
were allowed TO go on bail furnished in
the sums OF 5000 and 5000 respectively,
by Bernard keenan, OF Pawtucket.
Mr.. Coy was indicted by the grand jury
Feb. IL, for highway robbery, pleaded
nolo contendere and was sent
to jail, receiving sentence March
10. He petitioned for new
trial, which was granted for May II.
in the meantime he was in Jail and unable
10 prepare his case until yesterday when
the writ of habeas corpus was issued at
the request OF Attorney John NJ. Brennan.
Frank Sullivan was indicted December
bon three charges OF breaking and enter
ing stores and one of entering
dwelling house. He pleaded
not guilty and was sent To
jail, in default of bonds, until trial. He
was allowed TO go on bail furnished in
the sum OF $500 for each charge.
Mr.. Keenan,, the bondsman, is a barber
of Pawtucket, Is taxed for 1880 and is
already under obligations to the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
Cranston.

The annual school district meeting for
the election OF officers, was held in District
No. 2 last night.
Mr.. Marcellus j. Flanders was elected
trustee, Mr.. Jos. Richardson, moderator;
Mr.. Fred P.Hunt, clerk ;and Mr.. Aaron $.
Havens, treasurer.
Several question of interest were de-
bated without action, and the meeting
adjourned.
1t is doubtful IL there will be any dedi-
catory exercises at the new school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01

Mayor Olney, accompanied by Chief of
Police Child and Assistant Solicitor
Albert A. lBaker, wont to New York
last night TO investigate some
of the police regulations OF that city,
especially those relating to gambling.
City 1resurer Granger. has also
gone to New York with the bonds OF the
Highway Loan that were signed ycster-
Hau
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01

GUTHRIE, O. T., May 1.-The decision
OF the interior department regarding an
important corner in this town IL that ex-
Register Barnes Of the land Office cannet
hold the lots because he was govern.
ment official This bars all federal
officers from securing the titles TO land
and gives to actual settlers ever ele0, ,Oe0. :
900 worth Of property In Oklahsps
slsipsd by gqyersmspt e@siAla
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
That Inquisitive Roy.

1hat lnqufsitfve Boy.
Little Johnny-What does Sustain"
mean, pa!
Pa--To sustain is to help.
Little Johnny-But the paper says a
man sustained an accident. Isn't an
accident something you can't help?
Pal think hear your mother call
ing you. Johnny. Run along. I'm very
busy now. Boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
MARINE REPORT.
The List of Arrivals and Departures Of
Vessels at This Port.

PORT OF PROVIDENCE, May 1.
Arrivals.
STEAMERs.-Nashua, Appeby. New York I;
Mount Hope. Connor, Fall River; Bay Queen,
Kelly, Newport: What Cheer, Barton, Shore
Resorts: Queen City, Pettey, Tiverton.
SCuooNERs William NJ. Everetts, Dunn,
Haverstraw, with l42.O00 bricks for Long Is
land Brick Co.. Jennie Rogers, Young, New
York.
Sailed.
STrANERs-Nashua, Bay Queen, Queen City,
Mount Hope.
ScHoONERs-W Willow Harp, Silver Heels. w.
X. Smith, J. Il. Wyman, II. Il. Townsend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
THE NEWS MAIL BAG.
AS to Certain Rights of Dead Cats.

PROVIDENCE, April 80.
To THF EDITOR THE NEWS:
win you kindly permit me to inquire
how long that dead cat has right to lie
in Congdon street.
Also, il any dead cat has the right to
lie around in any street? IL SO, can any
one lie around dead anywhere he wants
to? IL not whose business is it, and why
don't they attend to it?
Yours, ETC.,
Inn JAMs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
Fined for Assauif-

John Burns was fined $50 and costs In
the Sixth District Court this morning for
an assault ON Henry +. Davis. DAVIS, an
old man. is sewer Inspector, aud Burns
claims that he entered his cellar without
consent. A row ensued and Burns threw
pail at Davis, cutting Q bad gasA over
his eye
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
Mutual.

Mrs. Nuwed--I want to confess some
thing to you, dearest Ideceived you about
my age. 1t is more than told you.
Mr.. Nuwed-Then may as well recip-
rocate, darling l deceived you about my
Income. 1t l. less than told you.--Lon-
don Judy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-05-01
MARRIED..

AN-WOLEBEN-Tn Rutland, VT,
Spril -, Mr.. Slas sherman of Providence
and Mrs. Helen A. Woleben OF Rutland,