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Evening journal., 1896-10-14
Wilmington q Northern r.. r

TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 28. I
Trains leave Wilmington French Street
Staton) for B. & o. Junction, Montchan.
an, Winterhurn, Guyencourt Granogue
Cossart, Chadd's Ford Junction, Pocop.
son, West Chester, Embreeville, Morton.
Vile, Coatesville and intermediate sta.
tions. daily except Sunday at 40 a. m.
2l0 400 and 6.04 p. m. Sundays only at
500 a. m, 2.10 and 4O5 D. m.
For Waynesburg Junction Springfield
and intermediate stations, daily excep;
Sunday at 40 a. M; 2.1O and 405 D. M
sundays only at SOS a. m, 2.1O, 4.05 anc
For Joanna, Birdsboro. Reading and in-
term,ediate stations, daily except Sunday
az s-ng a. m. and 40 y. m. Sundays only
at SOS a. m. and 210 D. m.
A.. G. MCAUSLAND, Superintendent.
BOWNAss BRIGGS. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
THE WOLF AT THE DOOR.

AS a result Of the present industrial
depression, New Castle people have
begun to suffer seriously, and the chari-
table people are fully aroused to the
fact that unless there are better
chances for the idle worlkingmen and
their families on the eve of Winter
weather as it is. most abjeet poverty
will be the result. A number of families
have already beer found without bread
and with no prospects of keeping the
wolf from the door.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
FOTND Dead IN BED.

EASTON. Oct. 14.-Mrs. Abbie G..
Dunn. 20 years old, of Salem. n. j..
mother of A. r. Dunn, wholesale to-
hacconists. of this city. was found dead
in bed yesterday morning at the lat
ter's residence. She retired last even
ing in good health. Death resulted
from heart disease
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
PORTRAITS OF HANNA's CHIEFS

Artist u. l. Rogers. who Is secretary
of the Union Republican Club. is using
his brush and extraordinary talent TO
make life worth living in the Addicks
camp and to adorn the New Castle
headquarters In the X. OF p Hall. Mr..
Rogers yesterday arranged colored por-
traits of Mckinley and Hobart and
painted around them rich background
of bronze and gold.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
PLEADED NOT GUILTYO OFMURDER

Shaw was called up in court yesterday
to plead to the indictment charging him
with the murder of Stultz Carlisle. He
pleaded not guilty, and was remanded
to jail for trial, which was set for
Tuesday, January H. Hon. r. w.
Trenchard and John w. Westcott have
been secured as his counsel.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14

The body of David A. Milbury was
found inside the harbor at the Della
ware Breakwater yesterday morning
and shipped to his home In Middleton
Mass. Milbury was steward of the
schooner Luther Roby which was
wrecked of Cape Henlopen on Sunday
last.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
CHARLES
ADRIFT.
LIGHTSHIP
CAPE

FORT MONROE, Va, Oct 14.-The
United States cruiser Columbia arrived
here yesterday morning with the Cape
Charles Lightship in tow, which was
picked up at o'clock Monday night
100 miles out at sea.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
Missed IL.

Glands upr' said the footpads as
they closed in ON Jorkins.
"Ha, hal'' shrieked the victim.
"What do you expect TO flndf My wife
repairs my clothes every night after !
retire. And he laughed SO iendishly
that the footpads fied.-Detroit Free
Press
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
ISLAND NEARLY WASHED AWAY.

ISLAND NEARLY WASHED AWAY.
CAPE CHARLES, Va, Oct. IA
special messenger from Cobb's Island
yesterday afternoon brought informa-
tion that Cobb's Island was entirely
submerged Monday at high tide. The
hotel was entirely demolished and
partly washed to sea. All buildings,
save three, were demolished or wash
ed away The only buildings remain
ing are the life-saving station and two
cottages. The beach has washed so
that an ordinary tide now washes over
the island. Nearly all of the inhabi-
tants of the island have left. No lives
were lost.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
Leading style Hats. 81. at Greenbaum's
CRUEL REPoRT GAINED GROUND.

CRUEL REPORT GAINED GROUND.
a rumor that Candidate Bryan had
been shot got into circulation about
town early last evening and caused
much alarm. Many anxious admirers
Of the boy orator inquired at the New
Castle Evening Journal Office If the
stories we're true and were promptly in
formed, by advice Of a telegram from
Philadelphia, that il was absurdly in
correct. The report did not lose a vote
for Mr.. Bryan. One man did venture
to say that he was glad the report was
not true, as he wanted to get a shot
at him on November 3.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
All kinds Of underwear. s Greenbaum's.
CHURCHMEN HAVE A HANDsHAK-
ING

Evangelist Galloway is continuing
his enthusiastic revival services every
night at the M. E. Church. lie has
introduced a new feature for the altar
service, a general handshaklng among
all Christian people OF the town while
"a spirited hymn Is being sung. Mr..
Galloway would be retained another
week, but he will doubtless have TO
leave on Monday to fulfill another fort
nights engagement
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
CHAMPION SHOT or THE WORLD.

Miss Annie Oakley writes: Myself an
many OF the Buffalo BIN Wild West Co
have given Aliens foot-Ease. the powde
TO shake into the shoes. a most thoroug
trial. and can honestly say that 10 doe
all if not more than you claim" IL I'm
Stantly takes the sting out OF COrns an
Bunions Aliens Foot-Ease is certai,
cure for swollen, smarting ACHING. blisr
tered or sweating feet. Sold ~ an drug
gists and shoe stores 25c. Sample sen
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, l.
Roy, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14

If recruits continue to arrive at the
county jail as they have been the last
few days, the new sheriff viii have
over 225 prisoners TO feed and look
after, when he takes his seat. prior to
November 8. For more than a fort
night there have been over 200 inmates
in the "brownstone 'front.' building
Evening journal., 1896-10-14

Edward I of England was Long
shanlzs ON account Of his extraordinary
height. He is said to have been nearly
seven feet in stature. Philippe V Of
France bore the same title.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
WAS BuILT In WILMINGToN.

The steel steamer Spartan, 1.59C
gross tons register. built in 1888 by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
for the Windsor Line. is ashore at Sea.
Isle City, N. j. The vessel and cargcs
are valued at 100000
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
LIFE IN COMPANY H.
SOLDIER BOYS RAISE A FLAGPOLE
AND KNOCK OFF THE INITIA-
TION


An entorprisirg committee OF Com
pany IL, First Infantry. NJ G.. d., raised
a new flagpolo in front Of the armory
door az tho old Court House yesterday
afternoon and now arrangements are
being made to raise flag. The ar
mory is being made more attractive
than ever for the coming Winter and
was full OF life last night
This evening the regular drill will be
held and the members are already pre-
pairing for the regular inspection.
which will be conducted by regimental
officers some time IN November.
AS an incentive for young men wish
Ing TO join and become identified with
the military, it has been decided to take
of the present cumbersome initiation
fees. at least for a period of two
months Therefore, any well-recom-
monded man or boy over Is years old
may join the company without any
cost
Evening journal., 1896-10-14

In Kansas thrashing an acre Of wheat
is estimated to cost 81. Is, while the
housing, after the thrashing is com
pleted, costs 80 cents.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
sPRoIAL NOTICES

BOYS WANTED.-TO SELL THE NEW
Castle Evening Journal Apply at the
Evening Journal Office, TO. II Court
House. one-half cent a copy TO boys;
sells for one cent
BOYS, GET UP A ROUTE FOR THE
New Castle Evening Journal You can
soon enrn money enough to buy watch
or bicycle. Get them at the New Castle
Evening Journal office, No II Court
House. one-half cent COPY.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14


Trains leave wilmington as follows:
20, $50, az, 10, $50 S.55. 933. iO.O5. 1915,
70, y, LIB a. m; Fl2lG 1.37 3O5 g1l,
s02, 5.lg. s.SS' 80 79l, s.oe ana s.l2 D. m.
n 1888, 2.s6. 1852, 5.lS, $50 and 10.42 d. m.
'or chester express, 1.57, 400. 6.sQ
1.S. 3.O5. 5O2 $50. Gas. 7.o7 and 90s % rI'''
accommodation, COS, 7.O7. $40. llJ2 u.2
a. m; 1888, 2.se as2, sis. 10 AMI lo.is
FIR New York, l57. 2.55, 40. s.so ESQ
8 q, e.33 1905, III 45 a. M; a12l6 1s 23g
So5. 3.ll, 5.o2, 5.lo, 556 7.OI, 9.12 and 1912
To Boston. without change. lols a. m.
ana 4 56 p. m.
For Newark Center and intermediate
statioIs 7.sS a. m. and 6.s3 D. m:
Baltimore and Washington. ass. sol,
15o s5s 5.2s; ''e.o5, 100, IA, $40 p. M
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
24A 4.45' COS p. m 300 night
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street. for
Wilmington (express), $50. L2O. 7.25. Ss1,
1929, IL. % n. m; l209, fl2.3l, 112, 2.42, 31S
24s, 49i; Al, sos s.s9. $50, e.l7, 6.55, 7.5s,
M, 1.2s' sis 4os, 4.ll, e.25 s.ss, 1908 and
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Philadelphia Cexpress), 157. 2.55,
4.20, $50, $50, 9,33, 1906. 11.45 a. m; 1.37.
AZ Rccommodaton S1 Si os YG siI ann a. m II Tao
40. SIS and 1912 D. m.
Fer Chester (exprcss), 1.57, 420, $50, S5E,
dlyoeh 10 o. n.45 a. m, LSi, SO5. 556, 7O7 and
ACCOMMODATION, e25, zso. e12, 1875
l40 10. BIS and 1912 p. m.
9ss, 1905, lI.l5 a. M; 1.s7. sos, 4.1O, 5O2,
5.5e 7Q5, g.l2 and 1912 p; m.
/ West Chester < n
baltimore and washington. 4ss. sol.
so ? m. and 1858 night. ''-'' WV 49,
Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street, for
M i2os ii2 fl 56S s55 75s 81 s5 III nio o.
Ills p. m. and ~. D. night.
.Accommodations ss5.. S,12, 1875 a. m;
FOR THE SOUTH.
sleepers to New Orleans. Memphis, ram,
pa; Asheville and Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast CAST II Idnenl2ass s p M daily,
night daily sleepers to Jacksonville.
DELAWARE DIVISION.
For New Castle. S.13. 1ll5 q. m; 2.5O.
4.2o, els 65S 9.5l p. m. and 1910 night.
Express for Dover Harrington and
Delmar, S.l3, nOi a. M; Az and n.5c
For Harrington and way stations only.
Express for wyoming, 653 D. m.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk 11.04 a. m. and II. 81
y. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
night.
For Cape. Charles. Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk. 1l.56 p. m
For AIiddletown. CLAYTON Dover. Wv
oming, Felton, Harrington Bridgevillc
Seaford, Laurel and Delmar, 11.56 D. m.
CO Congressional Limited Express
trains, composed entirely of Pullman
Nestbule Parlor and Dining Cars. Nc
extra fare other than the usual Pullman
q Limited express trains. composed
OF Pullman Nestibule Parlor Cars scsti
bule Passenger Coaches and Dining Car
| No extra fare.
For further Information passengers are
referred to the ticket agent at the sta.
ion.
NJ. PROVOST, j. r. WOOD.
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
NM EsTArE oF HENRY FOsTER.

Thomas b. Foster. son of the late
Henry Foster. Rev E. l.. Brady and
John ]. Boyle have returned from Will
mington, where II. b. Foster took out
letters testamentary on the estate of
Henry Foster. Deceased owned consld-
cradle real estate in and about town
and had always been prominent in
building associations.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
MATLs ARRIVE.

1000 a. m.-From Wilmington, Philadei-
phia and the North: From Baltimore
and the South, From the Peninsula.
II. 40 "a. m.--brOm Wilminnton. philadel-
phia and the North; From Baltimore
and tho South.
$50 p m.-From the Peninsula; From
Wilmington and the North; From
Baltimore and the South.
6.25 p. m.--From Wilmington only; From
Baltimore and the South.
MAILS CLOSE.
1000 n. m.-lfor Philadelphia and VIII
mingtOn: For tho Peninsula: For Ball
tmorc and Washington.
1870 "A .n.--FOr philadelphia and Girls
nold, railway post oflice For tho PEN
insula; For tho North.
1000 p. m.--For Wilmington Philadelphia
and the North; For the Penisula: For
Baltimore and the South (NO regis
tered mail sent south or Dover)
$40 p. nt.--For Wilmington, Philadelphia
and the North; For Baltimore and the
South
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
In Effect september a. 1s9e.

PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORE r. r.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
NEW sHERIFF las A JOB.

our fan opening special sale on every.
thing this Saturday at $. Greenhaums
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
RAILROADS.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
'rhe standard Railway Of America.

PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY THE
lNTERLOCKING SWITCH AND
BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
TRAINS ARRIVE.

TRAINS ARRIVE
North--12.23, $50 ll.1 q. m, 3.0a, Az 6.26,
I01 1904 D. m
South-8.31, 9.45 1L02 a. m, 044 p. m.
TRAINS LEAVE.
North-630, s.2l, s.45. u.o2 a. m, lib, 5.SJ,
eouth-S.26 a. m. 30s. 7O7 p m.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
FOR THE SOUTH.

Southern Railway-7.41 p. m. daily,
sleepers to New Orleans. Memphis, Tam
pa, Asheville and Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast I.ine.-1249 p. m, daily,
sleepers 10 Port Tampa and Macon: 1858
night, daily, sleeDers to Jacksonville.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
NEW CASTLE ADVERTISEMENTS

NEW oAsrLr, ooloBrR "a, 1900.
Evening journal., 1896-10-14
MILRURYs RODY FoIINn-

wlnterunderwearreduced. Groenbanm's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Attacked While Milking in His
Barn.
Vicious Gashes on the Neck,
Throat and Wrist.
A DESPERATE STRUGGLE.
The Assailant AfterwArd Attempts
Suicide.
Victims Precarious Condition-Theo-
rtes as to Cause.

William Moore, the we'll known
and well-to-do farmer of Rural town.
ship, two-and-a-half miles south Of
Coal Valley. was almost murdered
by his wife yesterday morning. and
she afterward attempted suicide. A
razor was the weapon employed.
Mr.. Moore now lies in . precarious
condition. with six vicious cuts
about the neck, head and wrist.
while his wife is at Mercy hospital at
Davenport.
The tragic affair was as sudden as
it was shocking and inexplicable.
1t happened in the early morning
hours, between 6 and z o'clock, MIR.
Moore being IN his barn engaged in
milking COW, when Mrs. Moore
sprang upon him from behind and
drew a sharp razor four times in
rapid succession across his neck.
Notwithstanding the astonishing cir
cumstances and the effect of the
shock. Mr.. Moore attempted to seize
his wife and most desperate hand
to-hand struggle ensued. Mrs.
Moore seemed possessed of superhu-
man strength and she succeeded in
striking her husband twice over the
head and once on the right wrist
with the sharp blade and then drew
it across her own throat before he
could overpower her sufficiently to
wrest it from her.
Daughters Overcome Their Mother.
In the meantime two of MIR. and
Mrs. Moore's daughters had seized
their mother, while Mr.. Moore, from
whose wounds the blood was flowing
copiously, rushed into the house
where others of the family attended
him. while messengers we're dis
patched post haste to the village for
medical help. Mrs. Moore for a time
to calm her, and was only overpow-
cred when her strength was ex-
hausted. She became very weak and
the reproach and remorse that came
upon her after the fury which
prompted the act had fled was pitt
full. Soon, however, she lapsed into
a condition Of utter despair and
eventually all recollection of what
she had done vanished. She could
recall nothing of the deed-it was
like the collapse after wildly intense
and unnatural mental excitement
and physical exertion. The self
inflicted wound in the neck, it was
soon discovered, was not particularly
serious. though.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
MR.. MOORE AND HIS FAMILY.

For Forty Years . Resident Of tho County
and = Prosperous Farmer
Mr.. Moore has been Q resident
Of Rock Island county for 40 years.
He has q beautiful farm of $40 acres
in Rural township near the Henry
county line, his residence being q
story-and-a-half frame. while his barn
is Justly regarded as the finest in the
county. In fact, he has been a model
farmer and his is model farm. He
has always been looked upon as one Of
the hardworking, painstaking repre-
sentatives of the highest class en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits. His
frankness and pleasant good humor
always made him a welcome visitor
in town. He last came to Rock Isl.
and the day preceding the recent
meeting of the Rock Island County
Farmers institute at Milan and was
in The ARGUS Office on that occasion.
He had been put down on the pro-
gram for a paper on Farm Mistakes
and Leaks" without his knowledge
and he was particularly jovial over
the short notice given him to pre-
pare such paper and of his having
been announced without his kuowi-
edge. IL think shall tell them"
he said, ..the first mistake was in
putting me down and that if they
want to see how to stop leaks on a
farm and to see the finest barn in
Rock Island county to come out to
my place in Rural" That same
barn of which he was so proud is the
one which yesterday witnessed such
a terrible affair in which he was the
victim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore were both
natives Of County Down. ireland.
He came first to this country and TO
Rock Island county, and afterward
returned to Ireland to be married,
his wife's maiden name being Mar
garet McKeag. He is Is years of
age and she is 62. There are five
children in the family, John. Mary.
Maggie, Lizzie and Jennie. The
first named daughter is teaching
school in Iowa, the others residing
at home.
This afternoon DR.. Myers, after
visiting Mr.. Moore, seemed more
hopeful of the prospect and stated
that is was barely possible that he
might recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Dry Goods.
Prices For This Sale.

Ten pieces of 2s-inch bright col
ored Plaids &c.
Ten pieces OF Brocadine Fancies
.;0c.
Ten pieces of 2-yards wide Fibre
Lining 10c.
Ten pieces Brown Twilled Cotton
Crash 2lc.
Twenty pieces A. Bleached Muslin,
as good as Lonsdale, &c.
Sixty dozen childrer's derby ribbed
fast black Cotton Hose SC; 81, SC;
6-6l. &c; to SIC, &c.
Sixty dozen ladies' Coo fast black
Hose &c.
Que hundred dozen mems random
Cotton Socks 4c.
Fifty dozen mems white Unlaun-
dried Shirts, three for 81.
Five bales wove Cotton Batting, 8
ounce rolls, SIC.
Fifty dozen ladies fine Scotch Lawn
hemstitched Handkerchiefs Sc.
Twenty-Five dozen children's Hand
kerchiefs 1c.
Muslin Underwear.
Ladies' SOC Gown. tucked yoke,
soc.
Ladies' 69c Gown, embroidery in
sertion yoke, SOC.
An elegant Empire Gown and four
other styles, CSC Gowns, at 75c.
Ladies' Cambria Corset Cover,
wide embroidery. V neck. l9c.
Ladies' Stuck. 2-inch. hemmed
Drawers good Muslin, 19c..
Children's 10c.
Proportionate prices on all other
Drawers. including the new UNI
brella pattern.
Crockery, Glassware. Etc.
Closing out many items in Croc k
cry, glass and kitchen goods ut very
low prices to make room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Mr.. MOORE 8 CONDITION.
Description of the Fearful Siashes and
the Result.

Description Of the Fearful s;ashes and
the Result.
DIR. j. F. Myers, of Coal Valley.
was soon at the unfortunate home
and he at once discovered that Mr..
Moore's injuries were o. desperate
nature. He had suffered great loss
Of blood and, indeed, the physician
was surprised that q fatal termioa.
ton had not attended them before
his arrival. The most severe slashes
were on the left side of the neck.
one extending from back Of the ear
along the jaw bone way around to
the chin and penetrating to the bone,
and being half an inch deep where
the knife entered. Another an inch
deep at the start half encircled the
neck from the back bone to the
Adams apple. Another cut two
inches long was not so deep, and on
the right side Of the throat was
cut four inches long. On the top Of
the head we're two 3-inch wounds
laying bare the skull. while on the
right wrist was an ugly cash.
The doctor stitched aud dressed
the wounds as speedily as possible.
but taking into consideration the loss
OF blood. the shock and the age Of the
victim, his chances for recovery are
extremely doubtful. He is in an ex-
ceedingly precarious condition.
Mrs.. Moore Taken to Mercy Hospital.
The wound in Mrs. Moore's neck
likewise received the proper attention
and it was deemed best to remove
her to such place as she could re-
ceive the proper treatment at once.
and hence she was brought to Rock
Island last evening and taken across
the river to Mercy hospital at Dav-
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
Groceries.
Free! Free!

2-lb package Of best oats. with lib
Of our elegant sun-cured Japan Tea,
per lib only sec.
Alb pkg. OF fine granulated sugar
with each purchase OF lbs Of Orien-
tai Java and Mocha Coffee. 81.
Glance at These Prices.
Pearl Hominy. per lb. 1c.
Washing Soda, per ID. 1c.
Very best Corn Starch. per ID, Sc.
Best Laundry Starch, per ID, 2!c.
Hand picked Navy Beans, per
ID. &c.
Best German Sage, per Id, Sc.
| Fine quality new pack sweet Sugar
Corn. per can. SC.
Fine quality new pack String
| Beans, per can, &c.
Fancy new crop basket fired Japan
Tea. per Id, 29c.
Imported Messina Lemons, per
dozen, SC.
Choice California Oranges. per
dozen, 15c.
Fine whole Goldfish, per lb, &c.
| Choice Mackerel. each SC.
Scotch Finnan Haddies, per lb, &c.
2-lb pkg hest Rolled Oats. SC.
Fancy California Crawford peaches
per ID &c.
Large beer mug Mustard. per
glass &c.
3-lb can best kettle rendered lard
21c.
Fresh eggs, per dozen 129c.
Best table salt, per sack &c.
lib can Durham & Morrill's
clans Sc.
Best ginger snaps, per ID 4c.
lib package cleaned currants 4c.
Fancy Rutabsga turnips. per 10 lc.
l5-pound pail choice jelly. all fla
vors, SIC.
Large package of Postume cereal
25c.
Small package of Postume cereal
15c.
Choice full cream brick cheese. per
Id 1Oc.
Choice table syrup. per gal 19c.
2O-lb sack best rye flour csc.
20-lb sack best rye meal 25c.
Oyster crackers SIC.
Soda crackers SIC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14

A telegram was received by A.
Blackhall this morning conveying
the sad intelligence of the death Of
Mrs. William F. Gilmore at her home
at Selkirk, Kan. The news will be q
severe shock to her many friends
here who had no previous intimation
OF her sickness. Deceased was IS
years OF age and is survived here
by her daughter, Mrs. Kate NJ. Sears.
OF Sears. The remains accompanied
BY Mr.. Gilmore are on their way to
Rock Island. Notice of the funeral,
which will probably occur Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-14
SAVING LOW LANDS.
Rock Island County Now Coop
Grating With Mercer.
MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS DRAFTED.

Thsasands Of Acres Of Rich Lad % be
Reclaimed II Puspess y Cafrisd Out
WEEK at Both Ends Of the County for .
wiss Cause.
The people OF the lower end Of
Rock Island county are following the
example of those of the upper end
and acting with an adjoining county
in retaining low lands and levee
protection. While those of the up
per end have cooperated with White
side, the people Of the lower portion
are acting in conjunction with Mer-
Ger. At . recent meeting held in
Drury township the following reso-
lutions were adopted:
MemeriAl 20 Congress.
To the senate and house of repre-
sentatives in congress assem- led:
Whereas. the lands in that large
bottom known as the .Bay," in Rock
Island and Mercer counties, in the
state of Illinois. is subject to over
flow during the stages of high water,
greatly damaging the agricultural
interests; also allowing the channel
OF the river to fill with sand, thus
endangering the navigation Of the
river during the lower stages of
water.
Therefore We, the undersigned
parties interested, ask that the war
department be authorized and re-
quired to make survey and erect
a levee along or near the east band
Of the Mississippi river from Drury's
landing to New Boston, and that the
sum Of $4,000 be appropriated for
that purpose.
Should this memorial be favorably
reported and the appropriation made.
many thousands Of acres of rich low
lands will be reclaimed and the value
materially enhanced.