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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-05

TIE ASsUs. only 100 . week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-05
DR.. E. Walsh.

OFFICE-l24 W. Third Mccullough, Building, Daveaport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-05

Niles. Mich. May s. = Reports from
many towns in southwestern Michigan
say an earthquake shock was felt for
several seconds Sunday night. At Hol-
land the front Of brick building fell
into the street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-05

Houghton, Mich. May 5.-Prepara-
tons for unwatering the Osceloa shaft
OF the Centennial mine was begun yes
terday morning. The shaft was OPERA
ted profitably many years ago and why
its work was stopped by the former
management Of the mine has never been
fully understood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-05

Dies Moines. Ia. May 5.-The senate
and house yesterday both passed q bill
abolishiEg the Office OF state oil in
spector. Hereafter the district inspectors
wiz report to the executive council
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
SOUE RACING GOSSIP.

Unusual activity prevailed at Morris Park yester-
DAY morning. Nearly every trainer at the track
worked ont" his entire string at better than
two-mlnuts gait Wthou. doubt the Gideon LOT
is the most attractive In appearance 10 the occa-
sional visitor TO the track.
A. J. JOINER was reluctant 10 give any Of the
Gideon horses severe work until their owner was
present therefore Mr. Gideon left New Orleans on
Monday night. and f. due at Morris Park some
time this afternoon II is absurd 10 quote the time
made by the horses that were "breezed" half miles
yesterday morning Horses of almos, any class are
capable OF running half mile in % seconds. Now
that active work Is the order OF the day. the APP
pearance OF numberless splints and spavins. curbs
quarter-cracks and other ailments is likely to
ailict the cafe word-beaters that have been talked
about during the drcary winter months.
At the Brooklyn track the Dwyer horses are tho
chief attractions. To be sure. w. &. Daily IS in
evidence with horses that run fast trials with amaz
ing regularity but race IN remarkably inconsst-
ent manner. W c. Days horses will not lack
condition. If plenty of work is beneficial Hand
spring Gaops every day. Ben Elder is gutton
for work and is a slayer at the manger. Hence
many persons anticipate brilliant spring cam
paign for the slashing four-year-old. AS al Of
Michael f. Dryers horses are trained for the pur-
pose Of betting on them. 1t makes little difference
to their owner whether they start in purses
stakes. and NJ F. Dryers stable is expected to be
ready for the question on the opening day at Nor
ris Park. 1t is probable that division Of the
stable will be raced at Aqueduct.
IL might be well for some OF the men who intend
TO bet heavily to pay some attention to Monmouth
Park before making up their schedule of sure win
ners. James Rowe is not the only trainer in Mon
mouth County. There are other trainers. not so
well or favoraby known 10 the public, who have
-yearods IN their stables that are hot enough
TO steam clans" II reports are To be trusted. The
Monmouth contingent will remain at the home
quarters until few days before the flags
hoised at Morris Park. Enoch Wishard is likely
give OF the turf enthusiasts chill with
certain OF the selected that he has fitted for
the fray amid the snow and ice OF Saratoga. There
a few ma vericks' on the Aqueduct range that
likely TO require an expert to rope them :
to brand them with the mark of the form herders,
otherwise known "dopers."
Turfmen and racegoerS are unusually enthusi-
astic about the outlook for racing. and al signs
Indicate that the coming racing season Will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
THE MEN DEEPLY INTERESTED.

ENTRIES FoP THE It'll REGIMENT GAMES Nun
BER Go4-TIE PRINCETON YALE MATCH.
The crowded condition OF tho 7ih Regiment drill
hall every evening shows the interest aiken by the
athletes Of the regiment I'm the coming games
The col entries are about evenly divided between
the scratch and handicap numbers In the hGnd-
cap class the entries follows:
Seventy Vineyard run. G6 23)-yard run. Sc; half
mile walk 49, 1.oC1-yard run 81: a3-yard hurdle. IS;
one-Iap sack race. 10; one-mile bicycle race. y:
44O-vard run %: 22oyard hurdle -. wo-mile bicycle
race Il: three-legged race % teams: putting shot
81 and running high jump. 90 The list Of track
officials includes Referee Colonel Daniel Appleton
track Judges Ma ior A. w Conover. Captain &. L..
Iydecker Captain George W Rand and w. &.
Fisk; starter William Robertson; judge OF walk
ing Samuel Austin: field Judges. Captains + J.
Iandon f. w. Jansen II. Mclean and Lieutenant
A G. Todd a. A. Schasty and Sergeant r. Guerra
timers Major A. G. Montant. J. H. Abeel w. y.
Xavier and A. g. Wilson scorers. +. II. Crary.
Gcorqe a Hull r &. Miles and 4. Irving. clerk
az the course Charles +. Bosiwlck assistant
clerks A. Y Prngle. H. L. Bloomfield. J. ID. Thier
and y &. Van Note.
The nrizes for the onc-mile relay race between
yaIa and Princeton are silver cups. They are now
on ex hibition at the armorv and attract much at
,ention The names OF the men selected To com
nete on each team are: Princeton-James H.. Col
ZONES n r. Robb. j. T. Cregan. William T. Laing
and Albert Is Graver, Iale-D. Byera tdrvnn
~ johnston G Cheney. S Gerard. 1. X. Fisher
Il Hinckisv and H. Johnson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
FIint'S Fine Furniture.
"In the Spring.
prepare for summer.
Factory Prices.
LIKELY TO RACE AT NEWLONDON.
THE THAMES COURSE RATHER THAN THAT AT
POTGIIKEEPsIE. MAY BE CHOSEN BY
TILE I.NINERSITY CREWS.
TIE UNIVERSITY CRF

II now seems probable that the college boat races
will be held the Tn 1mes course. at Newton
don Conn instead OF over the Poughkeepsie
course A member OF the Regatta Committee said
Yesterday that the New London Board OF Trade
had offered to give the university and freshman
crews together with their shells and launches.
free transportation 10 furnish press boat and
ouarters for the crews. besides having the course
fully marked and kept free of instructions on the
aav Of the races The Poughkeepsie people. on the
other hand while anxious to have the races. would
offer much less favorable terms. The case has not
vet been officially decided but unless Poughkeepse
offers much more liberal terms the races will take
place at New London In spite OF the better course
nj Poughkeepse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
CITY GOTERNNENT AFFAIRS.

ALDERMAN SCHILL1NGS SPEECH-There
was talk at the meeting of the Board Of Aldermen
yesterday about having a stand from which the
Aldermen and their families may witness the
Grant Monument parade. and 1t moved Alderman
Joseph Schng 10 make a speech for the first
time in three years Il believe" said he "we
ought 10 refer this TO the Committee on Streets.
II we have Committee on Streets, which is the
Wha, vs. fh Eoniitee On o o
DO you want them stand up like lot OF cigar
signs TO throw mud up against So much hilarity
was caused by the Adermans speech that the
motion refer lost sight OF later.
THE CITY AND STREET RAILWAYS.-Presi-
dent .Ieroloman introduced at the meeting OF the
Board Of Aldermen yesterday n resolution for the
requirement by the city Of the railroad franchises
in Sixth and Eighth controlled by the
Metropolitan Traction Company. The resolution
embodied two petitions in the form of offers by the
Third Avenue Railroad Company. One propo-uon
was TO buy the franchises outrght making ,d the
pay the city 500 900. with per cent Of the gross
receipts. The second proposition was 10 lease
rent the roads for term Of years at 10 per cent
OF the purchase money paid by the city ana per
cent Of the gross receipts additional. The resolu-
ton and petitions were referred to the Railroad
Committee.
DEAD MANS CURvE"-A hearing before the
Railroad Committee Of the Board Of Aldermen in
the City Hail At 2 p m tomorrow will he OF In
terest 10 many New Workers. because the com
mittee will consider resolution affecting Dead
Mans Curve" at Broadway and FOurteenth-st.
Citizens Who al interested in having a menace TO
the public removed without cutting of slice Of
Union Square for tho benefit Of the Metropolitan
Traction Company expected to attend the hear
ing in large numbers.
FOR DOLLAR GAS.-The Aldermen yesterday
Instructed their Legislative Committee 20 send TO
the Legislature a resolution in favor Of reducing
the price OF gas in this city TO 81 thousand feet
The resolution declares that the gas companies
now mako large profits that in smaller cities gas
ie sold with profit at 80 cents thousand cubic
feet and that injury to vested rights ana only
O the consumer would come from the
massage OF the Cantor bill.
NEW HALL OF RECORDS-A meeting OF the
Executive Committee Of the Hall OF Records As
ISOLATION was held yesterday afternoon at NO 81
Iihertv-st committee was appointed to attend
tho public hearing before the Mayor on Friday
On this committee will be representatives, OF the
association who also members OF the Board
~ Trade and Transportation. tho Bar Association:
- PeaI Estate Exchange and the Board or
proLnrs The committee Will be instructed TO
foyor the appropriation OF n reasonable sum Tor
10 erection OF a new Hall Of Records
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
THE CIRCUS PARADE TONIGHT.
BARNUM e. BAILEY'S ANNUAL FREE
STREET DISPLAY-THE SHOW TO
OPEN TOMORROW.


II the weather permits. the Barnum e. Bailey
parade will take place this evening. 1t is one OF
the occurrences that have become fixed in the New
York calendar Fixed as an occurrence. that is 10
say. fer It is slightly movable feast as to time
But It belongs TO the early spring just as much as
the robins and the book beer. and when the
weather interferes and the parade does not takc
place it takes NEWCOMERS till the middle of sum-
mer 10 realize that tho spring has begun. for the
want of that sign OF it.
Those who lived in country villages years ago
and remember tho excitement Of the popuace
when the circus came in" may think. "a they
see the crowds along the line OF march, that
there is still something of the village left
about New-York. If It is getting ahead OF Paris
But this is n mistake. Interest in the circus is
thing which does not belong distnctivey 10 the
village or to the metropolis. 1t belongs 10 the
world No city big that ii did not care
about the circus and if cities are ever to he so big
as that the people who live in the cities Of to-day
can congratulate themselves on living soon enough
to enjoy that blessing
The procession will take its glittering way to-
night. from the Madison Square Garden over the
following route. Madison-ave., to Twenty-fourth-
st. to First-ave TO Fifty.eventh-st.. to Madison
ave. TO Fifty-ninth-st.. to Fifth to Twenty
lhirds'. TO Broadway. to seyenteentht-isi 70
ST. to Eighth ave. to Fifty-seventh-st, TO Broad
way. to Thirty fourth-st to Madison-ave'' 10
Twenty -seventh-st.. to the Garden. .
IT is needless to say that the procession Is 10 De
long and brilliant ever, and II VIII surely De
watched for with eagerness over the whole or rs
long route The official programme for the circus
has been ont 1t Is impossible 10 repeat II
study ont ali that it says and all that ii means.
and It is SC long that it Is enough TO make one
The best way for those who want TO know Just
what is at the circus is TO 20 to the Garden ana
watch as many of the rings AS possible. Inc sho"
I,trin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
RELIEF nor THE ROADS.


Carter Lewis Cass Ledyard and Edward J. Phelps.
ex-Mnister to England for the association: Frank
LOOMS for tho New-York Central and Hudson
River Railroad James A. Logan end II. Galbraith
Ward. with ex-Unted States Senator George +.
Edmunds special counsel for the Pennsylvania
Railroad: Ashbcl Green. for the West Shore and
the New-York. ontario and Western railroads;
Hamilton Odcll for the Delaware Lackawanna and
Western Railroad John X Cowen and +. c. ID.
Cross for the Baltimore and on Railroad; Rob
ert w De Forest, for the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey: Charles b. Alexander for the Lchigh Val
lev Railroad; Frederick H. Jennings. for the Erie,
Big -Four and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads:
George {. Green. for the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Railroad; w. II Blodgett and c. ID. Ash
ley, for the Wabash Railroad and f. w. Med
daugh. for the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada.
Ex-senator Edmunds said to tho lawyers present
at the meeting that he drafted the Sherman Anti
Trust law. which the decision of the Supreme
Court in the Trans Missouri case based. He
a.So bN ne T1sress OF me meas s
intended that this law should apply 10 the rail-
one Of the lawyers who attended the meeting
said there had been two decisions in the lower
courts IN favor OF the association and there was
possibility that the higher court might reverse il
SEX. although it was true II at the Joint Traffic
case involved most or all OF the questions raised In
the Trans Missouri case. There would he ad-
vantage in dissoving the Joint Trafhc Association
20 avoid penalties under the Trans Missouri de-
to any penalties that might be incurred. and there
would not be increased liability by the continuance
Of the association until the final Judgment In the
matter rendered. An Injunction to restrain
the operation of the associ alton had far been
preme Court. the association would ihen have 20
be dishanded the officers of the roads belonging
Die that the Joint Traffic case might he moved 10
the head OF the calendar and heard in April.
the arguments for the Joint Trafiic Association
W! he made by Mr.. Carter. ex-Minster Phelps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
SIR PODERICK CAMERON WINS.

Sir Frederick Cameron yesterday obtained YER
6,c for 81 g75 from the jury which has been trying
tho suit in the Supreme Court in which he sought
10 obtain $4,000 damages for breach OF contract
from, A w Wright. the Michigan millionaire
Sir Roderick asserted that the defendant IN Io'z
apreed 10 deliver 70 him 1855 shares OF the cepi'
s,nck ~ the North Star Construction COMPANY. OF
The par value of 800 each. Sir Rodcrick was 60 10
Poderick alleged however, instead OF delivering
the stock sold it 10 another person, and no sus-
tanned a loss of $l33Vp . , o, tho
The amount OF The verdict was based upon lle
erding Of tho fury that the North star Consruc-
ION Conpanv's stock. in March. 1892, when inc
contract was made. valued At S5S per si,ar-
and that the loss Of $25 share amounted 10 S+l'o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
: :. e.1.SroM u0TSE NEW. YORK. y z,

I. Collectors Once. March % is-Seasi prVfosas
-. ,,D,sn,ng In such antilles a. may u- desired snp
pies for use this port during me ne ,ar ~
sn.,s. n, collecting the Revenue from 'ss,ons iS',
Including water Ice nue ran,ses viii be received
", ,n,s nfSce until II o'clock noon April % 1871 s,ale1
a' al,o received until the DAY AMI hour
Tor the pero. OF the following services during
IA YEAR aforesaid Laundering towels for rented
the ns snr,ntIing .t Gets around T. :. Public Sores
enl the Orice OF L. : General Appraiser repairing
M spe ,al alarm box at the L. y Pub
~, stores and batteries Tor special nre
alarm box connecting SAT- at the Pubic STORES WIN
a,h Precinct station yidns coupe service Tor carry.
Ing mail between the {. $. Pubic stores General APP
e,.ns ONCE Post Cffce Building and Custom House
building: and for oarting samples from wharves.
h"nt. Warehouses and ether places TO the L. n Public
s,nrss The power 10 reject all bids paris Of
hits and 20 waive defects Is reserved.
schedule OF the articles and services required and
other informa concerning the same can be had upoa
10 the Customs at this port
JAMES ]. KlLBRETH. Collector.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
SrDDEV DEATH ~ BROADWAY.

Eugene IL Hinton. of No. 352 West Fifty-hhh-s''
died suddenly on the sidewalk at the northeast
corner Of Broadway and Twenty-eighth-st from
heart disease at 10 a. m. yesterday. HIS BODY wa
taken 10 the West Thirtieth-st police s'a"o"'
where II was identified by his sister, who lives -
No 352 West Fifty-hfth-st where Hinton VINO ""S
ffiy-fve years old and a bachelor, had boarded io'
MANY vears He was connected with an ORGANIZE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
NOTHING MORE TO DO WITH RATES.
THE WESTERN PASSENGER ASSOCIATION TO CON
TLNUE As a RrREAE or INFLAMMATION.

I'll WESTERN PASSENGER ASSOCIATION TO CON
TINUE As a BUREAU OF INFORMATION.
Chicago, March SO-The passenger representa-
tves Of the Western roads met to-day al the Office
Of the Western Passenger Association for the pur-
pose Of considering the future OF tina; organization
The meeting lasted the greater part of the day II
was decided recommend 70 the executive officers,
who will meet tomorrow. that the Western Pas
senger Association be continued in existence bu!
that it shall hereafter have nothing do with rates
or the maintenance Of rates II recommended
that il be bureau of information and statistics
only. but that the bureaus which have The handling
Of clergy tickets and mileage transportation shall
he continued in force. These bureaus have nothing
whatever TO do with rates and it is not thought
that they come under the scope of the Supreme
Court decision.
Chairman Caldwell will remain at the head Of the
organization and will have control of all the sub
sdiary bureaus well. There some discussion
as the title which he should have. some of the
roads being of the opinion that Joint agent was
the proper name for the Office. but It was finally
concluded that he should retain the name of chair
man. In addition 10 remaining at the head or the
organiza ton il Is expected that Mr.. Caldwell will
have control Of all the work enailed in procuring
from Congress new legislation regarding passenger
matters
The services Of nearly all of the clerks in the
citation Will be retained. The only thing that has
been taken from the work of the association, In
fact. is the management of rates All these matters
VIII be taken up by the executive officers tomor-
row. and there is not much doubt that they will be
adopted The roads have practically agreed That
for the time being they Will do their utmost 70 avoid
any decentralization of rates.
The Western roads have come TO the conclusion
that they will be compelled 10 abandon their i'm
migration clearinghouse in New-York. This was
d pooling arrangement. and the Supreme
Court decision does not leave il leg TO stand on.
been in the most satisfactory manner and
since its existence one of the most prolific causes Of
decentralization in rates has been done away with
As yet nothing has been devised to take its place.
II has been stated that the Chicago Railway Asso-
citation will continue in effect This organization has
for object the issue OF joint sheets II was
feared for a time that il would be compelled TO go
Of existence with the other organic tons. but
the railway LAWYERS have determined that there ia
nothing In TIE supreme Court decision that prohib
the issue of jOintrae sheets and the association
VIII cont inne do business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31

ton for promoting the sale Of certain patented
building material and formerly received his mail
matter at the office of friend at No 26 Lberty-st.
No one at the latter address had any further
knowledge OF his antecedents and his relative and
boarding mistress declined to disclose his history
further than to say that he bachelor.
native of this city and had suffered from heart
disease for several years. He poorly dressed
and had only 9S cents in his pockets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
A CLEARINGHOUSE TO REGULATE RATES.

St Louis. March 90.-An informal conference 81
traffic officials and railroad organizations repre-
senting St. Louis lines held yesterday In the
Office Of the Southwestern Traffic Association, 10
discuss the recent ruling Of the Supreme Court
Il was suggested that IL might be well 10 continue
the existing organizations for the purpose of class
fying freight and to serve as clearinghouse I"r
regulating Joint "a ties That is 10 say. lines de-
eiring TO MAKE through rates in conjunction with
a connecting line must OF necessity have some cen
trsl bureau where such rates may be r"guIat"d
The officials do not believe such an organization
would he a violation of the law. committee was
ann0irted 10 formulate plan of action TO ne pre-
scented at some future day. The committee IS com
Io,., OF Wee Presidents Yoakum Of the Frisc9
Ramsey OF the Wabash. and Miller OF me MIS-
souri, Kansas and TeX1s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
rur TENNESSEE EXPOSITION.

The New-York City Commission to the Tennessee
Centennial Exposition held meeting IN inc com
,,,,o. room Of the Cotton Exchange Yesterday az
,arroor The following resolution was unanimously
adopted: ~ ,.,
Rcsolyed That a committee OF three be appointed
on exhibits whose duties shdii De 70 canvass tIe
o,',,act ~ getting up exhibit which shall be
typical of and peculiar to the trade ana conmeTGe
VI 10 tho nracticability. the costs and ways and
means Of getting up such an exhibit
Messrs Flint. Daniel and HUI were appointed
IN conformity with ths resolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
u,popOSALS FOR PINCH SPRING RR

] TI-px MORTAR CARRI.AGES.-Ordnance Orfcs.
war Department Washington, j.; g. March II. 1891:
ii ronosals In duplicate will be received here untu
es! !IoI " !, NJ MONDAY APRIL ~ 1897 and thee
,bIcly opened for supplying the Ordnance Department
go Army with sixty, or less. Spring Return
Tor Pinch l.. Rihed Mortars United states
responsibility Tor all claims for patents on these
rtas.s Rds will received FOR all ~ for part Il
,ragnrg Information furnished upon application 70 Brg.
- ~ " FLAGIER Chef ~ on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE

i NEW YORK navy YARD. March 20 l>?I.-Sealed
uroposals endorsed Proposals for supplies Tor the New
York Navy Yard be opened April d. 1881 Will he re-
ceivsd q supplies and Accounts Navy De-
nsrment Washington u. e. until II O'Clock noon. April
1897 and publicly opened Immediately thereafter. %
furnish at York Navy Yard. SS"o pounds salt
a quantity ~ ning flannel. lining cam
a cheese cloth waddng basting cotton. STAY binding.
Az lace. mounting cord and bone buttons The article
ms, 10 Navy standard and pass the usual
naval inspection Blank proposals VIII he furnished upon
arniica,o, Navy once. New York The attcn-
~ -, manufacturers and dealers IL invited Tie hds
au oh.r things being equal decided by lot The Depart
waive defects ~ 70 reject any
mr. all lids not deemed advantageous to the EoNsnenS
=. o.. Srt,vy ,pr pavmaster General. L. : "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
THE Joint TRAFFIC SUIT.

Washington March ga transcript Of the record
e. the case Of the United States against the Joint
Traffic Association was received and filed IN the
suprenoe Court Of the United States to-day. The
case comes 20 the Supreme Court on an appeal
frorn The decision of the Circuit Court OF Appeals
,or the I'D Circuit. where the decision was against
Tho Tinted States. \ motion 10 advance the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31

Ginning OF the season, when the Y NJ. g a. team
op and a lively game Is sure TO be the result. In
,,y,duaI prizes of handsome silver pocket TASKS
,,u Ia. given and the most competent asketball
officials in the district have been selected TO act
Entries for these games close Saturday. with
cantain G T. Staubach. No. 252 Greenwich-st, or
Ito Iterant George +. Jacoby. Sth Regiment armory
\inetv -fourth-st. and Park-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-31
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% A A y a. D-lD
SILVER PRIZES FOR BiSKET-BALL.

At the sth Regiment athletic games. 10 be held
on April 10 the crack basketball teams OF the
Kn,ckerl,ocker A. C. and the Twenty-thrd-st
brarch y, the v N C. A. will meet This will be
ths crst meetlng OF the two teams since the be-