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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14
CITY COUNCIL CHAT.
What the Dads Did at Their Adjourned
Session.

What the Dads Did at Their Adjourned
Session.
The council held the second Sec
ton OF the regular meeting last even
ing. The adjourned session was
originally called at the instigation of
Aid. Schroeder for the purpose of
making the regular annual appro-
priations, but the Third ward gen
tieman chirped gently last evening,
no doubt realizing what a ridicu-
lous spectacle he had made of him.
self at the previous meeting. and
had nothing whatever to say on the
matter, and the council, evident
ly out of pity for him, passed the
matter with equal silence. How
ever, City Clerk Huesing submitted
his annual estimate of expenditures,
which will serve as a guide in max
ing the appropriations. According
to his report the city's revenues have
been $780, 1S.S6, received from the
various sources: Bridge tolls, S.
900; water rentals, $4,000; saloon
licenses. $4,000; other licenses,
$500; ground leases, $3.50; scale
books, $3.50; fines, 500; dog tax,
800; township payments, $500;
street railway, 800; library tax,
$3.768.3S; emergency fund for the
intake pipe, $4,000; unexpended
fund. s20,4s7.7S. The tax levy al
lowed for current expenses will real
ize $37 1920, and an additional
s12, $50 for the payment of interest
on the municipal bonds must be
levied. The estimated expenditures
are: Bridges, 1000; elections, 81
500; fire department. $4,000; Garn-
sey square. 5000; Spencer square,
5000; health department., $4,000;
lights, $13.OO0; offices, etc., $1,000;
printing. $1,000; police department,
$4,000; salaries, $1,000: sewers,
81. 800; side streets, $500; scale
house. 5000; storm drain, $500;
streets. alleys and grounds, $4,000;
waterworks extensions, $4,000; wa
terworks expenses, $4,000. Besides
there is vet due on the waterworks
machinery $3.50, and $4,000 bor-
rOwed, each of which must receive
stipulated allowance, and there is
also interest on $12, 700. Some 81 600
required for street Improvements
and the contingent and library funds
are to be added, and will pretty we'll
exhaust the estimated revenues.
Side Notes.
A resolution introduced by Aid.
Foss for the drafting Of an ordinance
prohibits bicycle rides to traverse
the streets aft er dark without a Ian
tern, and requires them to keep
within a certain limit of speed.
The increasing OF the street and
alley committee to seven members,
one from each ward, is COM
nendable idea, insuring. as it does,
equal fairness in the matter Of little
Improvements to the entire COM
munity.
Aid. Kennedy provoked Aid.
Schneider last evening about the
duties of the street and allev COM
mittee to such an extent that, al
though the mayor interviewed in be-
half Of the Fifth ward representative,
stating that he was excusable on ac-
count of an liberated tooth, Schnei-
der could not refrain from an at
tempt to defend himself, and arose
to the floor and assured Mr.. Kennedy
Of his intentions to do right. Aid.
Bill said Intentions didn't go; re-
ports were what was wanted. "Ill
get back at him." said Schneider in
an undertone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. Its action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefitsL75 cents.
Sold BY Otto Grotjan. druggist, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14

A good many tired men and women
could get rid of that pain in their
back if they would try Parks Sure
Cure for the Liver and Kidneys.
The trouble is usually there. and
Parks Sure Cure reaches and cures it.
Sold by Hartz & Whenever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14
Worlds ColumbIan Exposition

was Of value to the world by illus
trating the improvements in the
mechanical arts, and eminent physi-
clans will tell You that the progress
in medicinal agents has been of equal
Importance, and as strengthing
laxative that Syrup Of Figs is far in
advance of all others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14

No family should be without Fo-
ley's Diarrhoea and Collie Cure. Per-
fectly safe and viii give instant
relief. Price % and soc at II. F.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14

Nearly every one requires tonic
blood medicine in the spring. There
is nothing SO good as Fdey's SOC
Sarsaparilla. NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14

Miss A. l.. Hill, teacher-Mabel
Anthony. Mary Ethel Archer. Lulu
BARLEY. Sue Channon, Lydia f. East
burg. Emma Empke. Alma s. Eek
stadi. Charlie G. Holland. Alma Celia
Hult. Grace A. Hamilton. Lonnie B.
Hamilton, Harry W. johnson. Effie
johnson, Mabel King. Mary Moody.
Amelia Peterson, Samuel Ryerson.
Marguerite L. Russell, Ester V. C..
Seaburg. Godfrey S. f. Seaburg,
Mary Studer, James W. Tod.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14

The list of patronesses for the
Mother Goose Ball." to be given by
Miss Trips classes at Harper's
theatre Thursday evening, May %.
for the benefit of St. Anthony's hos
pital, is as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14
The Spot Cash Department Store,
Young G MoCOn7bS
1925 Second Avenue.

New Goods! New Prcesl New Bargain Tables!
rush. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be
exceptional days for values and high qualities of
which Rock Island county shrewd shoppers can avail
themselves at Young & McCombs
Remember the date-Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day; May 49, L., IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-14
MONDAY.

Monday commencing at will place sale 1000 dozen Coats
spool cotton 1c spool for hour only
Monday m. will sell Bourb linen thread at
SPOOL Numbers from rs 100 in black and white
will
Loom muslin at SC per yard.
Monday will sell the half price,
Monday will Turkish worth 5c for &C.
and light
weight for pair.
Monday will Hose value. at lie
Monday eges per yard
Monday from to- will sell Innings half
TUESDAY,.
this hour only Csc.
Curtains Think of
it, 25 per off already low price Tuesday.
Tuesday from 10 will sell strictly all wool chale French
value soc per yard sale price 2sc
sl2 s5 only your pick
Tuesday will sell Amoskeag
hams at SIC per yard.
Tuesday ladies' the quality
&C. the lOc quality for &C. the 25c quality for l2!c.
Tuesday to all silk Gloria umbrellas value 81 So sale
Tuesday Sterling silver buckles val
ued at 81, sale price soc.
Tuesday dinner worth *i1 price 1913
Highly decorated and frstcass goods.
WEDNESDAY.
Wednesday you quality mating.
work. sold always at sac. sale price Csc.
Wednesday PORTER all ors double dad fancy and
border, S29 per pair
Wednesday quality
hour only at sl.25.
Wednesday, ladies silk mtts will sell from II to - for &c.,
Wednesday supender quality sc
Wednesday netting white blue black
Wednesday imported worth
and SOC. sale price lie
Wednesday per discount
dress pattern purchased Of u.s.
s%s y5 fro" p M we wi" sell Ad'n lace caps at &c EACH
Wednesday your subscription The Imperial
Home Journal for year for Csc. half price,
Monday Tuesday. Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
MISS CULVER'S MUNIFTCENT GIFT.

ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO CHICAGO UNIVERSITY
TO FURTHER BIOLOGICAL STUDY
Chicago. Dec. 14-Chicago University was TO-
dav the recipient of another s100O,OOO gift, the
donor being Miss Helen Culver. OF this city.
The conditions Of the gift that 1t shall oe oe
voted to the increase and spread OF knowledge
within the field Of biological science IL is pro-
vided that the money shall develop the work
NOW represented in the several Biological de-
partments of the university by the extension OIL
their resources that 1t shall be applied III part
to an inland experimental station ana 10
marine biological laboratory, and that Por-
ton of the instruction supported by the GIT
shall take the form of University EXTENSION
lectures to be delivered at suitable points on
the west side Of Chicago. the lecturers 10 COM
municate in form rs free from technicantles as
posslble the results of biological research. spe-
c,al attention to be devoted TO the advances o.
science in sanitation and hygiene. One-hait ot
the sum given may be used for the purpose ol
purchasing land and for the erection ana equip
ment Of buildings. The remainder Is 10 pe III
vested the income therefrom constituting
fund for the support or research iHS'i uO'io''
and publication. .
Miss Culver who Is about sixty years DID, IS a
niece of the late Charles j. Hull from whom
she inherited a fortune valued at s6,O0OOoo, con-
sisting largely of property in New-York Phila-
delphia and Baltimore. Mr.. Hun was ior d
Considerable time member of the Board or
Trustees of the old University of Chicago, and
one of the motives prompting the gift by MISS
culver was desire to honor his memory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
WANDERING IN THE STREET.
A MAN OF GOOD CONNECTIONS IN A DEPoRABLE
CONDITION.

A MAN OF GOOD CONNECTIONS IN DEPoRABLE
CONDITION.
Policeman August Weisner. OF the East Eighty
elghth-st station at 9 O'Clock yesterday morning.
found man wandering aimlessly in the neghbor-
hood OF Lexington-ave and Ninetieth-st. The man
was in his bare ieet and benumbed with the cod.
He was taken the station where he said he was
John English. thrty-four years old. lived In Lincoln
Place Brooklyn. and worked for the firm Of Mar
tin b. Brown a. Co.
The man was taken to the Presby terian Hospital.
wher, 1t said that he was evidently demented,
besides suf ring from exposure. At the office Of
Martin g. Brown & Co. u was learned that James
H. English e. Son. of Nos. 60 and 81 Murray-st..
blank book manufacturers did work for the firm
Tribune reporter last night James n Eng
llsh at his home in Lincoln Place Brooklyn. Mr..
English said that his brother fifty-two years
old of disspated habits and did not live In Brook
lyn although he had lived there several years ago.
lie had been working bookbinder for tho firm
OF English & Co. who. in turn. had done work for
Brown x Co. Mr.. English said he could not under
stand why his brother should give an address in
Brooklyn and give his age wrongly. He said his
brother d hard drnker, and evidently his dis
sipation had affected his mind. Relatives went
yesterday to the hospital. and until the doctors at
Bellevue decide whether or not John English is
permanently insane his friends will not act. John
English boarded at No. l6O East Ninety
this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
ALARM IN 4 THEATRE.
ESCAPING STEAM FRIGHTENED THE PERFORM
ERs AT THE ITALIA

ESCAPING STEAM FRIGHTENED THE PERFORM
ERs AT THE ITALIA
The blowing off OF safety valve out OF order
caused a scare about o'clock last evening in the
Thala Theatre the Hebrew playhouse in the Bow
cry lust below Canal-st. There was a matinee
Yesterday and the audience was dismissed shortly
before 6 o'clock The house had just been dark
ened when there was sharp report. followed by
low Kissing sound At the same time CLOUD or
steam blew out beneath the stage. In the dressing
rooms excitement followed among the performers
who we're preparing for the street. The most
alarmed were the women and children who take
mart In the Hebrew play entitled Rosebud The
women and children screamed but they were pre-
vented by the men from becoming panic-stricken.
A fireman from Engine Company No p. in john
ST who was detailed at the theatre did not know
uhat TO do to repair the boiler. He feared an ex-
nloson and Roundsman Sweeney. OF the zabeth-
Ct station which is in the rear OF the theatre. ran
IN the cable power-house at Bayard-st. and the
Bowery and called for one OF the engineers en-
Moved there one OF them at once responded and
AZ the same time Charles Cassell. the engineer OF
the theatre who In the street when the valve
bjew on hurried into the boller-room. Kramer.
son Of the proprietor had run 10 the old Windsor
Thaatre directly across the street. and got James
O'RrIen the engineer there. 70 20 over and look
a,ter the boiler BY combined Efforts the three
engineers managed TO replace the valve and reduce
the pressure OF steam , - - -
rha narformers were greatly excited. because the
dras sny- rooms are directly above the boiler-room
ard they feared, account or the escaping steam
.ha, the boiler was in danger OF blowing up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15

PHILADELPHIA POLICE CATCH A MURDERER BY
MEANS OF HIS WIFES CONFESSION.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 14.-I.ast night woman CIV
ing her name as Mrs. Seals, of No. 1882 Prospect
ST entered the Twelfth District police station and
complained that her husband, William. had beaten
her so badly that she forced to leave the
house When questioned by Special Oficer feager
and Lieutenant Hanson she hinted that her hus-
hand was wanted by the Chicago police BY closely
questioning her they learned that he had confessed
TO her that he had killed man in Chicago about
one year ago. and although the police Of that city
made careful search for him. he escaped She
was unable to remember the name of the MUIR
dered man Seals was taken into custody and the
lieutenant informed Chief Detective Miller or the
woman's story. -, ,.,
The latter learned that the man was also known
as Lack" Davis and he teegraphed a description
and mailed photograph OF the man to the ChSago
noce Seals was committed to jail in default or
81 coo bail for hearing on Friday on the charge OF
assault and battery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
4 BIG STRIKE THREATENED.

EMPLOYEES OF THE PHILADELPHIA TRACTION
COMPANY HAVE GRIEVANCES.
Philadelphia Dec IA committee OF the ANAL
panated Association OF Street Railway Employees
Ied nv Hiram Iutz the head of the Philadelphia
division of the association, to-day called upon
John Lowber Welsh, president Of the Union Trac-
ton Company for the purpose of discussing grieY-
ances which the contend they have. MI
Welsh declined TO deal with the committee except
as employees Of the company. and the representa-
tves withdrew without any of the grievances nav
ing been stated AS the men departed Chairman
Iutz said. well. M Welsh. We may see you
again and may not. 80 , ,
This action is believed to be significant. in view
of recent reports that strike of the employees Is
threatened. President Welsh yesterday conferred
with Mayor Warwick at the latter's request. on
the subject of probable trouble, but the exact out
come is not known. The employees of the Union
Traction Company approximate 1909 The company
was lately formed by the amalgamaton OF me
MES and it virtually controls the street railways
OF Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
THIRD VICTIM or THE ROME WRECK.

uho was injured in the wreck OF the Central fast
mail train at this city on November ls. and has
since been at the Rome Hospital is very low. and
his friends have given up hope OF his recovery.
Macy was stealing ride on the platform OF mail
cor with Robert Bond. The latter died the morning
~ the wreck Macy injured about the head,
ana his right leg badly crushed IL had to be
smnutated lust below the knee He is unable 10
take any nourishment. and the doctor believes he
il injured internally. Macy s twenty-five years
old and the son OF respectable parents. living In
syracuse though he figured In the first accounts OF
the wreck as "A tramp. He had never been away
from home l.Nil he started the trip that ended
so dlsastrousy. Bond persuaded him 10 60. saying
the could bcat their New-york IL Macy
OF the wild Of the four hare-brained boys who
wrecked the train TO rob the passengers Mrs j.
bag a sister OF Macy. who llyes In Syracuse. Is
with him, and other members OF the family are cx-
pectod tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
PRAISE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD
THE MILITIA COMMENDED BY = DETAILED ARMY
OFFICER.

OFFICER.
Albany. Dec. 14.-Captain James b. Burbank. who
is detailed in the Adjuiant-Generals office to watch
the work of the National Guard. has made his re-
port 10 the War Department. He finds that the
available men for military service number 5000
In his report he says
The adoption of a more modern arm, as regards
calbre and power. Will be accomplished In the near
future The course OF instruction at the state camp
at Peekskill insUres the most gratifying results IL
is hard to where the camp could be improved.
The wisdom Of the scheme upon which the camp
was founded and developed seems more Justiieu
each succeeding year.
From the reports Of the brigade and the i'm
mediate commanders, the experiment or neId
marches inaugurated H. Adjutant-General McAlpin.
proved a most satisfactory one The experience has
been fail OF practical suggestion for guidance in
further development OF field work hereafter. II IS
centration Of the regular garrisons In the state
ana the militia can be arranged, with view to
mutual Improvement such a concentration Would
furnish numbers sufficient for manoeuvres on
large scale and provoke that cordial ieens oi com
radeship which the unity OF purpose demands. such
an experience would be of great value 10 the state
froops in gaining by simple contact a knowledge OF
all the pratical details OF camp life, so dif1cut to
obtain except through prolonged experience. i'm
possible with the Guard
In reviewing the Guards work during the Brook
lyn streetcar strikes, Captain Burbank says:
II Is a source OF qualification to state that with
ou, eyception the members OF the Guard were
titled 10 strong praise for their sodieriy and eff
Gent methods. and the cheerful and uncomplaining
Agreeable duties under climatic conditions most try
Ing The vigorous and effective work OF Troop A
while on this duty has strongly impressed all ac-
nuainted with the fact OF the great value or mount
81 ,roops in the clearing OF streets OF mobs and
the dispersion OF crowds. AS TO the promptness
with which the various commands responded 10
urn1er the conditions. The 7th and list regiments
made admirable showngs in this regard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15

certain figures In advance which they use as
the quotations. are sent over to the Jersey City
telegraphed back 20 the offices. He says that
the defendants have in their Offices names OF
many stocks. some being legitimate, dealt in on
the Stock Exchange OF NewYork and others
being stocks unknown to anybody except them
selves.
The clerk. Anthony F. Burke. makes an affi-
davit which is attached to the papers. in which
he says that the Jersey City Stock Exchange Is
not legitimate stock exchange. and that no
stocks were ever dealt in there 1t continues in
part
The occupants Of these rooms consist of four in
wire the offices in New-York. one to send quota
tions TO another establishment in Boston. third
uSns and the fourth man to mark the quotations
NOT ACTUAL FLUCTUATIONS.
The quotations in which the public are induced
to deal and purchase are not the actual deone a
up in one Of the offices OF the defendants in The
city Of New-York in NE form OF pads; ana are are
from these pads the telegraph operators send oyer
the figures to the NeWoYors ofces al the my Ivy
the defendants. but not sold purchased by them,
and there are no certificates in existence
Burke told Magistrate Kudlich that the bogus
stocks follows: Southern Live Stock
Company. Virginia Tobacco Company, Old Do
mnon Leather Company. Halifax Land and
Improvement Company, and the Chester Fruit
ana Canning Company. He SAID that some Oh
these firms were in existence and that bogus
quotations were sent from Jersey City TO New
York to suit the conditions of the sales.
The police say that the operations Of Valentine
& Co. have been extensive. Burke says
that Valentine and Fender did a similar busi-
ness under the name of the Stern Commission
Company in New-York and that raid was
made upon them a year ago. Then they started
the present business.
Deputy Sheriff Carraher levied the places
of H. Valentine e. Co. at Nos. II and 10 Broadway
and No 80 West Twenty-eighth-st. about ten
minutes before the police raid, under the Cohen
and Britton attachments, which are against Hen
ry Valentine only The Deputy Sheriff captured
81 $50 in money at No. 80 West Twenty-eighth-
St. and attached the safe a Nos II and lS Broad
way, which was said to contain $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
Mr.. BOUTWELL, THEIR GUEST.
THE MASSACHUSETTS CLUB GIVES DINNER Fof
EXGOVFRNOR T.

THE MASSACHUSETTS, CLUB GIVES DINNER FOR
THE EX-GOVERNOR.
Boston, Dec IA (Specian.-Ex Governor George
s Boutwell, was the lion OF the hour at the Massa-
chusetts Club dinner at Youngs Hotel this after
noon. Its members were present to do honor TO the
veteran OF fifty years in the public service. But
the dinner did not attest the high esteem In which
he IL held here more strongly than the letters or
regret from Senator Hoar. Governor Greenhalge'
Samuel g. Noyes former secretary of the club
an5 ov(,onrrsssman Davis Ex-Governor Clanin
presided at the board The chairman in introduc-
ing the honored guest. said that during all his
Mr Boutwell, was received with a rising salutc:
He spoke slowly and with marked emphasis. Dat
with such concentration Of thought that he held
the company for nearly two hours with their At
tention Iiyeted upon him. At the request OF the
chairman he gave abref synopsis of hls corecr.
Toward the close OF his speech he warmed mp with
the enthusiasm of patriotic fire and held his near
ers spebound with his eloquence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
THE PRESIDENT RETURNING.
ON HIS WAY TO WASHINGTON ON THE
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER MAPLE.

HE IS IN GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS. AL
THOUGH THE STORM INTERPRETED
WITH DUCK SHOOTING.
Norfolk. Va, Dec. 14.-President Cleveland ar
rived here on a special train at 9:36 p. M. ana
started on the lighthouse tender Maple for WASH
ington at 9:4S p. m.
President Cleveland and his party arrived al
Elizabeth City, n. c., at o'clock this evening on
the lighthouse tender Violet. His arrival soon
became known and hundreds hocked to the Wharl
to shake his hand large numper Oh 'h
preachers Of the Methodist Conference called ana
paid their respects. ....
The Southern Associated Press representatVe
called to see the President at o'clock he was
looking well and appeared to be IN exceIient
health and spirits despite the pad wea.nst, wi,
which prevented his enjoying his duck,shootihs
on Currituck Sound As the crowd LETT tne whar,
three cheers proposed for the Presluent anu
given heartily. countryman caused cohsiueI-
able laughter by saying in LOUD voice. "i''
my love to the madame and babies.
The President expects to arrive IN Wash'iis'o"
tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-15
THEIR SCRIP To BE TAIED.

AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE FOR CORPORATIONS
WHOSE PAPER is IN CIRCULATION.
Canton, Ohio. Dec 1.-THE city OF Canton. the
Wrought Iron Bridge Company. of this. city, and
Russell e. Co.. OF Massillon have been in
formed by the Internal Revenue Department that
the scrip issued currency by them during the
financial panic was taxable. The claim Is based
uDon a law passed on February S. 1875. providing
that every person. firm. association. other than
National banking associations and every corpora
tion State bank state banking association. shall
nav a tax OF 10 per centum on the amount Of their
own notes used for circulation and paid out by
them" The bridge company issued scrip 10 the
amount Of $4,000. Russell q Co. to the amount Of
S0O 900 and the city OF Canton issued orders. in leu
of money not in fund, 10 the amount OF $2OOOU
Secret agents have been working the for
weeks and IT is understood that the movement Will
he widespread All the Industrial and commercial
houses and corperati9ns in any State that have
issued scrip will be told to pay the tax at once to
avoid Drosecut.on The Werner Printing Company.
OF Akron, is said 10 be among the scores Of Ohio
corporations upon which notice has been served.