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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
JUDGE SAMUEL l.. GRAHAM.
Death of This Venerable Citizen
His Career.

TAZEWELL. VA, April 1A-(SpeciaD
One OF the most prominent figures in
this section Of the country answered the
last summons Sunday night. at 9 O'Clock
Judge Samuel l.. Graham, in the S0th
year OF his age. man who was es-
teemed wherever known, closed life's
labor. Judge Graham In 'ante-bellum'
days was a prosperous and successful
farmer and grazier, living about six
miles east OF Tazewell. and no one en-
joyed the social life Of TaZewell, with
all its pleasures. more than he. After
wards he became Clerk of our Circuit
and County Court, and when the great
questions Of lSe0-'61 were calling for rep
resentative men, he and Major William
p. Cecil. still living, in Giles county,
Va, We're called to represent this coun-
~ In the memorable convention, which,
IN the spring of 1861. passed the ordinance
OF secession. In that body he was a
conservative man, but when the ordi-
nance was passed no one was more earn
est in the southern cause than he.
When the war closed he was financially
wrecked, and with the spirit Of phi
losopher he accepted his changed stua-
ton in life. and, leaving the scenes of
his prosperity, he removed TO the county
of Buchanan and began the practice OF
law. afterwards becoming Judge of the
County Court of Buchanan and Dicken-
son counties.
Under the first administration OF Presi-
dent Cleveland he was appointed Mar
shall OF the Western District Of Nir-
ginia, which place he resigned after a
few years service, by reason of i'll
health. and since that time had been
residing on his farm near this place. He
retained his mental faculties In all their
strength UP to the time OF his death. and
was a charming companion and friend.
He was a brother Of Colonel William l..
Graham, of the Sixteenth Virginia Cav
airy, who survives him. and an uncle
Of our townsman, Judge s. G. Graham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
boswell Notes.

BOSWELL. April H.-(Special.) MIR
Sewell Hepburn. of Baltimore. is sick
with measles at Hanover Academy. the
home Of Rev. s. S. Hepburn.
Hon. Il. L. Winston was in the VII
lage to-day.
The Morris bridge over North Anna
river. has been completed
Peach and cherry trees are In full
bloom. as the result Of the warm weather
OF the last two days.
There Is now better indication OF a fair
fruit crop than previously supposed.
The family Of Mr.. c. W. But,erworth
Is visiting relatives at Stony Creek. Va.
Mr. John W. O'Brlen. the popular agent.
who has represented the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway, at Beaver Dam, Va Tor
many years, has resigned 10 accept a
position as telegraph operator at this
place Failing health made change nee
eSgary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
A Remarkable Record.

ONANCOCK. VA, April H-(Special)
A family residing in the nelghborhood Of
Parksley, In the central part Of Accomac,
has record for longevity which probably
cannot be surpassed In the State. Here
is the record: Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, born
1907; Mrs Mary Sneed. 1876; Miss Lean
Powell. 1873; Miss Katie Powell. lSz2;
Mrs Eveline Ayres. 1891; William Powell,
1879: all of whom are now living, sound
in mind and body. Mrs. Mary Sneed,
mentioned above. is the widow OF Ben
den Sneed. a soldier of the Revolution.
and is now drawing a pension OF 500 per
quarter. The mother of this family was
more than 100 years old when she died.
and their father lived TO a green old
age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
sTHEET-CAR TRANSFERS.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Commencing January !, 1886. this COM
amy extended its transfer sys-
lem 70 embrace all connecting
tines OF street railway In Rich
mond and Manchester. A passenger
- allowed the privilege Of transfer to
any connecting line IN either city, and in
any direction direction, al 81 u y 5Ocent fare sn,,,,..
. Passenger to only ONE handkerchief,
but additional transfers are allowed on
IN same ticket at any point printed
thsreon' WHICH does not return the pas
ssnrer 10 the point OF starting.
Al The parks and suburban districts can
be reached from any. point in either city
by payment Of one fare.
II is q standing order OF the company.
for the convenience of transfer .passen-
GERS. that cars shall walt at junction
5oinfs for the arrival OF car on connect
lnr line, IL the approaching car Is within
tSe distance OF one square; The travel
ling public Is requested 20 edvise the COM
pany Of any infringement Of this order;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
WITH EVILLE.
He Took the Doctors Horse-Ap-
preaching Marriage.

wYTHEvILLE, VA, April H.-(Spe-
cial)-A young negro, named Ellis
Turner. of this place, stole DIR. Samuel
X. sayers's riding from the Doctor 5
stables. on Lawyers Hin, few nights
since, rode the animal to Tazewell Court
holse, and there left him I'm the care OF
a liveryman. representing that the horse
had been sent there by a commercial
drummer. The horse was recognized on
the streets OF Tazewell Courthouse by ex-
Judge John II. Fulton. OF this place, who
IS attending Circuit Court there. The
Judge telegraphed DIT. Sayers. and Samuel
Sayers, Jr., has gone to Tazewell for the
horse.
A warrant was out here for the negro
for forgery, and. fearing that he would
be arrested II he attempted to escape by
taking the train, he stole the horse and
went across the mountains. He is stu
mt large.
APPROACHING MARRIAGE.
Cards will be issued in few days to
the marriage Of Miss Edith. youngest
daughter Of Judge and Mrs. William II.
Boiling. OF wytheyille. 10 Mr.. Norman
Gait, OF Washington, ID. c. The ceremony
will take place at ST. Johns Episcopal
church Thursday morning. April S0th. at
$50 o'clock. The couple will leave at once
on a tour Of two months. after which they
will return TO their future home, in Wash
ington.
Mrs. Amalle Adams. who has been quite
III at Mrs Kents for several months.
has been taken TO Philadelphia for treat
ment.
Our agricultural people are as busy as
possible. The season, though a late
one. holds out fiattering prospects
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. Va

lhdlNO LChf IL hlOn Va
40 A. NJ. SOUTHERN EXPRESS daily
for Danyille, Greensbop'
Winston-Salen. Sleepera
a n1SnG epeeasbo Hsy g eonh DeIsI a
Danyilie with the Washington
ana Southwestern gesuollei
Limited ono. 80. earring
sleepers; Danville 10 Asnyhis'
Atlanta, Chattanooga b.
mingham. Memphis. New Of'
leans. and Jacksonville. as9.
flrst-elass day-coaches between
Washington and Atlanta
Passengers can use ih,s
COACHES without extra charge
Connections made at Memp1s
and New Orleans for az
points In Texas and Californa
sieegpss55 9penn for passengers
1885 p. NJ, FAST NAIL, daily, for A..
lanta and points South Cor
meets at Moseley with Farm
vile and Powhatan railToal'
at Keysvilie for Clarksyihe
oxford, Henderson, and DR.,
ham, and at Greensboro, iR
Durham, Raleigh, and Wiz
ston-Salem Carries sleepui
New York to Atlanta anl
Montgomery and from Nv
York 10 Jacksonville. PafloI'
Car Atlanta, 10 Birminghtn
600 p. NJ, LOCAL. daily. except SUNDAY.
for Keysville and intermedls"
points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND:
800 A. NJ. From Atlanta and JACKSON
Vile.
6:4oP. NJ, From Atlanta and Augusta
SEQ A. NJ, From Keysyille;
FREIGHT TRAINS Will also carry pas
sengers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

middle aged men. He has an invalid wife
and lives one mile south Of Pullman on
small piece OF land Of about twenty
ncfss Good neighbors have provided the
couple what little support they have had
for years The County Court OF that
county should look after the well
fare of these two old people,
and provide for their maintenance
flor the remainder OF their days,
that they may live comfortably. IL GER
taInly would be creditable act In any
county TO bountfuliy provide for such
an aged couple. They are In Needy CIR
cumstances for clothing and the necessa-
ries of life at this time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
Post-Omce Department,

1O5I-OtlGt lttHdl
Washington. ID. C.. March 3, 1886.
BY the ninety-sixth section of the act
of Congress approved January II, 1875, II
is made the duty OF the Postmaster-Gene-
raj 10 contract for all Envelopes, both
plain and printed, TO be used "by his own
or other departments"
Under this authority, proposals are here
BY invited. and will be received at this
department until p. NJ. on Thursday.
the 23d day of April 1885, for furnishing
such Envelopes as the several executive
departments in Washington may require
during the year ending June 30. 1897.
Proposals must be made on the blank
forms provided by the department. Sc
curely enveloped and sealed, Endorsed,
"Proposals for furnishing Envelopes for
the several Executive Departments" and
addressed to the Third Assistant Post
master-General Washington. ID. c. Bids
10 be delivered in person must be handed
I'm at or before the hour above named;
otherwise they will not be considered.
Blank forms OF proposals, with full spe-
fications, Will be furnished upon applica-
ton to the Third Assistant Postmaster
General WILLIAM L. WILSON,
ap 1-W&F3w ostmaster-GeneraL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING RE-
GISTER ED-PACKAG TAG, OFFICIAL,
AND DEALrLETTER ENVELOPES.
Post-Omce DEPARTMENT


Washington, ID. c.. March 2S 1896.
SEALED PROPOSALS are invited and
will be received At this department until
2P. NJ, on Thursday the 23d OF April,
1896 for furnishing such Registered-Pack
age. Tag Official, and Dead-Letter En-
yelopes as may be ordered for the use of
the department, postmasters, and the
postal service during period Of one year,
beginning on the lst day OF July, 1895:
Proposals must be made on the blank
forms provided by the department. Sc
cureIy enveloped and sealed, Endorsed.
"Proposals for furnishing Registered
Package Tag. Official, and Dead-Letter
envelopes" and addressed to the Third
Assistant Postmaster-General. Washing
TON. ID. c. Bids delivered in person must
he handed In at or before the hour above
specified for the receipt thereof; otherwise
thew will not be considered.
BLANK forms OF proposals, with full spe-
cldcations and samples OF the envelopes
will be furnished upon application to the
Third Assistant Postmaster General.
WILLIAM J.. WILSON,
ap 1-W&F3w Postmaster-General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
SILVER AT ROANOKE.
An Effort to he Made to Get Up an
Organization.

ROANOKE. VA. April H.-(special)-
There is an effort on foot to get up a
silver organization in this city to make
a fight for the delegation TO the State
Democratic Convention. Congressman
Peter J. Otey, of this district. who is the
chairman OF the silver forces In the
State. has Issued a circular which has
been sent to several silver men In this
city. and notices have been posted. signed
by Mr.. Otey. urging Democrats to use
their efforts TO secure the election OF
silver delegates to the Stanton conven-
ton.
1t is understood that call VIII be Is
sued in a few days for a meeting TO
organize silver club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

TRAIN NO. 10. $40 r. NJ
LOCAL EXPRESS. daily. except ~.
day, Stops at all stations. Al L s,s,'
Manor connects with stage for ~,
ton: also. at West Point. with i"-
River steamers for Baltimore.
TRAIN NO. 1s. AS p. NJ
BALTIMORE LIMITED. daily, eS ~
Sunday. Close connection at Nsst w.
with steamer for Baltimore. n
Steamers leave Baltimore az r.
and West Point p. NJ. daily eA'''
Sunday. e,eA
Trains from West Point arrive az h'Syr
mond at s07 A. NJ. daily; l0:4g A.
daily, except Sunday and Monday
at 40 p. NJ. daily. except SUNDAY
TRAIN NO. II. +:So A. H.
LOCAL MIXED, daily. except SUE
leaves Twenty-thsrd street ioF
Point and intermediate points y,;,y,ns
Ticket Once at station. foot q "A % A !,
street. Open from 500 A. AZ. 70 sW =
and from - p. ~ to y ~ 4 4 TURK,
Traffic Manager. General Pass. = ",
w. II GREEN. General SUPER ., ssi
G. w. CECIL. Travelling ,6sswscA
Agent. 600 east Main ssrssts Hef r. II
IA ---~----.->--~-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
nriyinE Club Chnrtercl.

NORFOLK. VA, April H-(special.l-
Judge Hanckel to-day chartered the
Driving Club and Fair Association. Of
Norfolk, the capital stock of which is
not to be more than $1,000. John Mariner
is president.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
old ID o NJ L n L . n
STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
DAILY LINE
FOR
NEW YORK.

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway at 3:S5
p NJ, or Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western routel 800 a.
rninion-Line steamer, sailing same eve
ming for New York.
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Rich
nond every Monday at 500 p. NJ. for
New York via James river.
Tickets on sale az M hIGnm ssrt transfer
neaIe and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots, and at
cnmnany's ONCE, 1Hg east Main street,
Richmond. Baggage checked 1,.c through.
for New York and all points beyond can
ba shipped by direct steamers, sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY AND
FRIDAY, 500 p; NJ; Also. b. steamer
leaving R lesmnITnd ro MsDNEspAf 300 7.
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
time.
,brough bills OF ladlng issued for all
H'f'"e'"' FROM NEW YORK.
gn,t can leave 9dapy 0r except sun
railroad or Chesapeake and Ohio railway
Direct steamers wa James,Riyer route),
Freighu, and Monday Qreight only.
Sailing from company's pier, No. Is.
North river, foot OF Beach street, at 800
y. NJ: Saturday, 400 p. NJ.
Freight received and forwarded daily
except Sunday:
For further information apply TO
JOHN +. MAYER. Attorney,
1919 east Main street,
Richmond, Va.
w. L. Guillaudeu. Vice President and
Traffic Manager. New York. apl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
DENTISTS.
F. & W. F. DAWSON
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING en-
VEL.OPES FOR THE SEVERAL IN
ECUTIYE DEPARTMENTS IN WASH
INGTON DURING THE YEAR ENDING
JITNE 10 1891
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
RAILROAD LINES
M M $500. .sF. ~
M: :. w HsIisIkaHsstsrnR.R

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT DEC. 1. 1883
LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD-sTREET
900 A. II. Daily-Richmond and Norfolk
cond-eiass tickets not accepted
smAM p 2S yn'' "T TffEl CHICAGO FIX
PRESS" FOR Lynchburg, Roa-
noke. Columbus, and Chit
cago, Pullman Sleeper. Roa-
noke 10 Columbus; also for
Radford. Bristol. Knoxville,
Chattanooga, and intermediate
swP.M Daily t'' for Norfolk. SUFFOLK.
'-'' 49, and intermediate stations
II :2eP. NJ Daily. . Tor Lynchburg and
Roanoke. Connects at Roanoke
with Washington and Charta-
nooga Limited. Pullman Sleep
ers Roanoke to Memphis and
New Orleans.
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH
MOND and LYECHBU1G, ready for oc-
cupancy at p, NJ; al7o, Pullman Sleeper
Petersburg 70 Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch.
burg and the West daily $40 A. NJ, and
p M. From Norfolk and the East III 800
A. NJ, and Vestibulei Limited. 70o p. Nj.
Office: s3s Main street. o,-n-,,,,,
District Passenger Agent
w. y. BEVILL.
General Passenger Agent
General Offices: Roanoke. Va in II
DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
III AND POTOMAC RAILRoAD.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL II. 1896.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15

VIRGINIA NAVIGATION ai1na
Y COAPANY's JAMks-Ri v ER A'lS.l1z's
Line 20 Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Point.
Newport News, Claremont and James
river landings, and connecting at Old
Point and Norfolk for Washington, Bal
timore, and the North.
STEAMER ARIEL LEAVES MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY. AND FRIDAY.
AT A. NJ.
Electric-cars direct 10 wharf. Fare only
$50 and 81 to Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old
Point, and Newport News. Music by a
Grand Orchestrion.
FREIGHT received daily for above-named
places, and all points In Eastern Virginia
and North Carolina.
IRWIN WEIsIGER,
Superintendent.
EDWARD +. BARNEY.
President.
General oaless: Planters Bank building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
~ SOUTHERN
AA RAILWIl
cIN tPiedmOni iir.Lia,j

CONDENSED SCHEDULE
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 3, lssS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-15
YORK.RIVER LINE, VIA wEsTrOisr
LEAVE RICHMOND.

THE FAvoRIrE ROUTE NORTH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
Punctures win Cease to trouble

A Moline man has invented bicy-
Gle attachment. which, if it will do
what is claimed for it, will be a great
boon to bicycle riders and bring a
fortune to the inventor. A. w. Shir-
ring is the man, and his invention is
self-acting bicycle pump. The
pump is attached to the valve and is
worked by cam wheel attachment
CT the axle. When the wheel revolves
the pump operates automatically un-
Ill the tire becomes inflated when it
ceases Ii the tire on the wheel is
punctured, as soon as the wheel re-
wolves the tire initiates and remains
hard for some time after the wheel
stops. Mr.. Stirring claims that this
pump viii keep any tire inflated in
spite of an ordinary puncture until
the trip is ended. An effort to form
stock company in Moline is being
made. Mr.. Shirring has no doubt
that 10000 can be sold as soon as
they are made. A. G. Spaulding &
Co., the Chicago sporting goods peo-
pie, have spoken for 10000. The
price viii! probably be about $3.50
per pump.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
LOOKING FOR THE MAN.
The Hired Hand Who Told OF Having Seen
the Interment on the Bastian Farm.

The Hired Hand Who Told of Having Seen
the Interment on the Bastian Farm.
The hired hand on the Bastian
farm, who two years ago rushed to a
neighboring place with the exclama-
tion that he had seen Bastian bury
ing man on his place, is being run
down. His whereabouts are known
in a general way and it is believed
will be definitely located shortly. If
he can be induced to return to Rock
Island or to give an intelligent idea
as to where the interment to which
he referred at the time mentioned
was made. it will be the most i'm
portant clue there can be dug up
bearing on the past character OF
Black Hawks sensational suicide.
So far, however, no move has been
made with reference to searching the
premises. and all, for the present, at
least, will depend upon the success
in locating the farm hand, who, if
suspicious now bearing on the case,
are proven to be well founded. may
thank his lucky star that he is alive
to tell of whatever horrors he may
possess knowledge of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
DEATHoF AN oLDsETTLER
Mrs.. r. N. Stearns Passes Away at the a 20
Of sc Years.

ME- +. M. Ste1rns Passes Away ut the a &c
Of sc Years.
Another of Rock Island county's
early settlers passed away today at
Moline in the person of Mrs. P. NJ.
Stearns, who would have attained
her sgd birthday tomorrow.
Fifty-six years ago Mrs. Stearns
and her husband left Chicago headed
for what was known in those DAYS as
Camden Mills-what is known now
as Milan. Mr.. Stearns in later years
engaged in the stone contracting bus
mess and moved to Rock Island
where at the head of Nineteenth
street they resided for many years.
Mr.. Stearns died several years ago.
His venerable wife was stricken with
paralysis about a year ago and wa:
taken to the home of her son, George
NJ. Stearns, in Moline, with whom
she had lived until death.
Mrs. Stearns was of a lovable and
interesting character. Her reminis
cences of early days in Rock Island
county Will be pleasantly remem
bered by many acquaintance, who
often sat for hours about the veneer.
able lady and heard her relate ex
citing tales about the Indians and
their carrying on in those days.
Mrs. Stearns was born in Berlin
VT. Her maiden name was Poll,
Anna Reynolds, and she was a siste
OF the late f. P. Reynolds. She i
survived by two sons, George NJ, o
Moline and Frank, of Texas. On,
brother, John Reynolds, of Los An
geles, and a sister, Mrs. B. II. Kim
ball, of this city, also survive.
The funeral will take place in Mo
line Saturday afternoon at $50 iron
TIE residence of George M. Stearn
on Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
THE NEW FERRY PLAN
In Search for a Boat That VIII he q Beauty
Spencer Possible.

Spencer Possible.
The Twin-City Ferry company is
in search for boat TO put in the SER
vice between Rock Island and Daven.
port in the event of its securing the
franchise here which it seeks. The
company states that nothing but a
first-class modern boat will be en-
gagged. 1t is proposed to have it at
tractive not only in appearance, but
in appointments and accommoda-
tons, and while there are several
steamers under consideration, it is
not unlikely that the favorite old
Spencer may make her appearance
hereabouts again. DR.. G. Z. Bah
cock is now in the south on a mis-
sion of gaining options with ref
erence to ferries. and, of course,
all will depend upon the Rock Island
council and its action with reference
to the privileges sought.
With the inducements the Twin
City company offers in the way of
improved docks and a modern boat,
and liberal cooperation with the city
in levee improvements the council
can certainly not be indifferent to
the opportunity presented to it.
With the purpose in view now to i'm
prove the river front and save the
levee, the city should make
terms with friends such as will
insure the completion now of the
work in which all are so much inter-
ested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
Prices for Richard Mansfield.

The prices to be charged for Rich
ard Mansfield, who is to appear at
the Burtis opera house Thursday
evening. March 26, are the same as
charged at his last appearance here
two years ago Mr.. Mansfield will
on this visit present Octave Feuil-
lets great drama of French life, "a
Partisan Romance" in which he will
be seen in his famous character of
the Baron Chevrial. He will be sup
ported by his entire New York Gar
rick theatre company. The sale of
seats will begin Friday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
HOMELESS LITTLE BOY
Edward Wilson Sent to the GIenwood In
dustriai school,

Edward Wilson Sent to the GIenwood In
dustriai School.
Judge Lucian Adams today accom-
panied 13-year-old Edward Wilson to
the Industrial school for boys at
Glenwood, in accordance with in
structions from jury which lis
tened to the little fellows story in
the county court yesterday after
noon. When about years old Ed
ward was left to the mercy of friends
by cruel father. The child was
taken to raise by Mrs. Margaret
Labby, of 1920 Eighth avenue, but
three weeks ago, it is claimed, she
refused to support Edward any
longer and put him out of her house.
The child has since been cared for BY
friends.
Il was through the instrumental.
ty of Mrs. w. b. Ferguson tina,
the child was sent to the Glen.
wood school. She took an interest
in the little fellows welfare and as
certained that he was a dependen,
child with no permanent place of
abode; no proper parental care or
guardianship. and no means of sub
sistence whatever. Eddie was al
lowed to wander about the street at
his pleasure and did not and would
not attend school.
The child's father is said to be
Abraham Wilson, whose present
whereabouts are unknown. he hav-
ing willfully deserted his child be-
fore it was 3 years old, and has never
since contributed to its care or sup.
port. The child's mother died in the
county poor house.
Edward will be kept at the Glen
wood school until such time as q
home is found for him at an expense
of $40 per month to the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
A Conundrum.

The Union gave expression to it's
sentiments on the primary election
law this morning. but if there is a
republican in the city who is fully
satisfied in his own mind as to what
the Union either said or meant to
say, there is seat for him high up
in the councils of the party. 1t has
been limited. however, that the Union
meant to convey the impression in
its own philosophical way that NOM
nations be made by the repu blican
party without 4 convention.