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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
G. A. r. IN FULL BLAST.
Opening Day at Cincinnati Shows the City
Full of People.

Cincinnati, Sept. 6.-The opening day
of the thirty-second annual encamp-
ment of the C. a. r. surpassed eXpecta-
lions in the attendance and in the sue
cessful progress of events on the pro-
gramme of the first day. During the
Labor Day parade and other paraGes in
escorting prominent arrivals from the
stations to the hotels the city presented
an unusually brilliant appearance with
it's elaborate decorations which are dis
played everywhere. Last night the il
Limitations were in full blast every
where from the triumphal arches in the
public places and at street intersections.
Excursionists have arrived by the thou
sands and with the arrival yesterday of
CommandeT-in-Chie Goblin and his
staff Rear Admiral Kelley and his staff.
and other heads of organizations the
national encampment OF 1898 was in full
blast on the first day.
The large Music hall was filed to its
limit at the naval camp fire last night,
while receptions and reunions were go
ing on at other places all over the city.
There will be big camp fires at Music
hall and Camp Sherman every night
this week, and smaller gatherings at
other points. There is a noticeable alb
sence of the old commanders. but they
have passed away. Many of the COM
rades refer to the serious illness of Cen
eral Buell.. who is now considered the
ranking survivor Of the civil conflict.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
NEGRO Is COMING ALONG.
Male and Female Getting Into the Way OF
Handling Gums"

New Orleans. Sept. Ga special from
Meridian, Miss, says: The most des-
perate street fight in the history of
Meridian occurred yesterday between
Jim Finner, q notorious negro. and
Aleck Webb, his son-in-law. Both
emptied two revolvers. Webb reiterated
into a jeweiry store, followed by Fin
ner. still shooting. The daughter of
Finner attempted to kill the officers
who went in to arrest the man.
a fusillade passed between Finner
and daughter and Webb and his daugh-
tiers in the store. Webb was shot three
times. He will die. Finner was shot
three times before he was killed by
citizen Burgess. Webb three months
ago was shot by Finner, who wayIaid
him. and yesterday morning ended the
tragedy. Webb married Finner's daugh-
ter and bad blood since existed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
oBsERvAfcE OF LABOR DAY.
Twenty Thousand Men Parade at Chicago
Quiet at Washington.

Chicago, Sept. 6-Yesterday was
the wage-earners' holiday and organ
lied labor took advantage of it to show
its strength. More than 10000 trade I'M
ionists under the banners of their re-
spective councils marched in the great
Industrial parade down Jackson boule-
ward and Michigan avenue to the First
Regiment armory and then counter
marched, while Mayor Harrison &C.
cupied the reviewing stand. The balance
of the day was spent at a picnic.
Washington. Sept 6.-Labor Day was
spent in a quiet manner by Washington.
The trades display which in previous
years had been the principal feature OF
the day was dispensed with and the
observance of the holiday took the form
Of excursions to the river resorts under
the auspices OF the labor fraternities
where specially arranged programmes
provided amusement for all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Labor Day Base Bah.

Chicago. Sept. 6.-Following are the
League records at base ball yesterday:
(Morning) At Observation-Disclosures L,
Boston ,; at New York-Brooklyn 2,
New York 4; at Philadelphia-Balti-
more 6, Philadelphia 4; at Chicago
Pittsburg l, Chicago 5; at Cincinnati
Cleveland S, Cincinnati 6. (Afternoon)
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10, Philadel-
phia IL; at New York-Broo&lyn IA,
New York 3; at Louisville-St- Louis 8,
Louisville 5; at acknowledgements O.,
Cincinnati 1: at Chicago-Pittsburg G,
Chicago 1.
Western League: (Morning) At In
Observation-Disclosures 3, Indianapolis A.:
at St. PauI-Minneapolis Z, st. Paul II;
at Detroit - Columbus l, Detroit 10.
afternoon At Observation-Disclosures
kee 0, Indianapolis 10; at st. Paul-Min-
neapolis S. St. Paul 8: at Detroit (two
games)-Columbus 3. Detroit 2; Column
bus g. Detroit 1: at st. Joseph-Rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

Howard Gould has sent a check for
81, 900 to the Seventy-first New York
regiment.
Thieves Broke into tie dining room OF
the Taylor House at Chippewa Falls,
Wis, and carried off all the silverware
valued at $500.
Ex-Secretary Sherman has made it
known that if the Republicans of Ohio
should nominate him for governor he
would stand by the party.
GIadstone's estate is valued at Esq.,
SOC. His will has been probated. Its
feature is that he positively forbids any
inscriptions on his tombstone.
The area sown to wheat in New South
Wales is SOC. 900 acres, which is an in
crease of &c per cent. over the area de-
voted to that product last year.
Rev. NJ. Himebaugh, of the Algoma.
Wis, NJ L. church, celebrated the fif-
ty-seventh anniversary of his ordina-
ton as minister of the Methodist church.
The Oshkosh trades unions have de-
cided to take a hand in the defense OF
Thomas /. Kidd, who was arrested and
held for trial in the recent labor trou-
bIes.
Elsie Kadem and Meta Kadem, her
sister, agreed to commit suicide at Chi
cage, because a young man had said
they frequented saloons. Elsie sue
ceeded.
Guy Smith, II years old. employed at
PIover, Wis, fell from the back of a
runaway horse. His feet caught in the
harness and he was dragged head down
600 feet.
Joseph V. Quarles, of Milwaukee. has
been formerly placed before the people
by the Wisconsin Republicans as can
didate for the senate to succeed Senator
Mitchell.
While fishing in Rock river. Wis,
William CARMEL fell into the fiume, was
carried over the dam at Indian ford
and drowned. He was 40 years of age
and leaves a family
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
ORDERS AN INQUIRY.
Secretary Alger Takes Up an In.
stance Of Alleged ill-Treat-
ment of Soldiers.
GRosvEEoR CALLS UP THE CASE,

Which Is -spu-ncd" by the New York
World-Maft Is To BE Thoroughly
AiresI-Truth About the Assault on
Col Govan by a SoIdicr-Gicn. wheelcr's
Report ON Camp WikoT-ueIen Could
Continues Constant in Good Works
WASHINGTON. Sept 6.-Secretary A.
! ger sent the following order TO MontaUk
Point yesterday: The New York
World OF about the 2Sth ult. published a
statement of the death of Private Hugh
Parrett. OF the Eighth regulars, in
which it is charged that when he
begged of Doctor - to take him to
the hospital the doctor notified him that
the hospital was for sick men, and it is
reported that Parrett died that night
This account is sent me by Representa-
tive Grosvenor. of Ohio. who says there
Is great Indignation in his community
there should be.
Orders an Inquiry Made.
Il wish an inquiry Immediately in
stituted to find out about this matter
and report made to me- / understand
one Sergeant Rich, CT same company
or regiment, is under arrest for having
heard much of the neglect of the men,
much Of which no doubt is fictitious,
but if there is any foundation for this
statement, or if there are any men i'll in
the regulars in their tents that are not
provided for. 1 wish to know the reason
why. and at once; also the names Of the
officers in command of the regiment and
company in each case"
Alleged Attempted Assassination.
Washington. Sept. Elm response TO a
request for information concerning the
reported attempt made by a private of
the First Mississippi volunteers upon
the life Of Colonel GovaD, of that regi-
ment. General Breckenridge, in COM
mand at Chickamauga. has wired the
war department. Replying to telegram
of last night on the attempt to assas-
sinate colonel of First Mississippi: Pri-
vate ]. y. Kinney. company II. of the
regiment, is alleged to have enteredthe
coloners tent after he had retired for
the night. about 10 O'Clock, Sept. 3. and
with loaded revolver violently threat
ened the life of the colonel. The SOL
der was arrested after trying to shoot
the adjutant and causing much disorder
in camp. The court met for the trial
of Kinney at o'clock yesteray morn
ing. The regiment viii leave for Lauder
vile Springs on Thursday. possibly
Wednesday.
WheeIer's Report ef Montauk.
Washington, Sept. 6.-Secretary AL
ger yesterday received the following
from General Wheeler at Camp Wikoff,
Montauk Point: i have made thor
ough inspection of the camp today. The
steam laundry for hospitals in full OPP
Grafton; water works are again work
ing satisfactorily; the health Of the
troops improving; visit of the president
was very beneficial"
Miss Helen Gould has notified the hos
pital authorities at Camp Wikoff that
she has prepared quarters for twenty
sick soldiers at her place at Irvington
in the Hudson. That number of sick
men viii be sent there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Wants Balm for Her Heart.

Decatur, Ills, Sept. 6.-Miss Carrie L.
Houston, of this city, has filed suit in
the circuit court demanding damages
in the sum, of $4,000 from Oscar ]. Lu-
cas-. of Latham, for breach of promise.
Miss Houston is is years of age and a
milIiner. Lucas is about 50 years of age
and widower. With his father he con-
ducts two banks, one at Mount Pulaski
and one at Latham. The firm is wealthy
and a judgment for the amount de-
manded would be good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
MALARIA a STRIKE ALLY.
Negro Miners at Pana, Ills, in Bad Health
State Board to Investigate.

Pana, Ills, Sept. Ga number Of Ala
bama negroes who took the places of
the striking coal miners at SpriHgside
have contracted malarial fever. half a
dozen cases being reported yesterday
1t is said all the sewage from Pana emp
ties into pond near the mines and it
is feared the negro quarters will be-
come a pesthole in a few days.
Owing TO the prospect of contagious
disease being prCpagated in the negro
camp and communicated to the city a
movement is in progress to have the
state board of health investigate the
conditions at Springside and break up
the camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Forest Fires in Michigan.

Bessemer. Mich. Sept Ga fierce
wind and forest fires have been raging
near Wakefield. A large amount of
pine logs on skids are burning. There
is danger for the buildings in the out
skirts of the town. The fire depart
ment had great difficulty in controlling
it.
Iron Belt, Wis, Sept. 6.-Heavy
winds the last few days have famed up
forest fires in various localities near
here, the first fires this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
There is a curious lido Holland VII.

lage in Wisconsin named Little Chute,
whose chief manufacture, is wooden
shoes The people there are as thor
oughly Dutch as their progenitors. The
town stands on the ground where Pere
Marquette had his winter quarters, and
where the Dutch priests instructed the
Indians
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
snain in the Philipnines.

governor ad interim of the Philippine
Islands. replying to the governments
request for information as to the true
situation of affairs in the archipelago.
reports that TO assure the re-establish-
ment of Spanish sovereignty over the
islands would require permanent
army of eco men. fleet and endless
quantities of materials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
we WIN MAKE our Own Needles.

New York, Sept. 6.-Needlemaking az
an industry viii be introduced into this
country within a short time on a scale
SO large as to dangerously compete with
the European factories that have thus
far maintained a monopoly on the out
put The statement is made by Julius
T. Rosenheimer, president OF the Lon
don Needle company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
shafter ON Deck at Camp wikofr.

Washington. Sept. 6.-Adjutant Gen
eral Corb-n received dispatch late last
night from General Shafter announcing
that he had assumed command of Camp
Wikoff, at Montauk Point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06

Your wife has such liquid voice, "
said Mr. F. admiringIy TO Mr.. I.
Yes; that's a pretty good name for
il, - replied Mr.. 7.
Mr.. F. looked up inquiringly, and
Mr. T. added immediately: Don't You
understand? Why. it never dries up,
you know. London Fun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
whecIer's Report cf Montauk.
NEWS FROM PORTO RICO.
Our Army Received by the Natives There
a Friend.

Our Army Received by the Natives There
Friend.
San Juan de Porto Rico, Sept. 6.-Ma-
jor General John Il. Brooke. his staff
and escort, have completed two-thirds
Of their journey across the island to-
wards the city. The march has been
like i march through a friendly terri
tory. on Saturday General Brooke
stopped at Cayey. Sunday he reached
Caguas. twenty miles from here. Yes
terday afternoon he entered Rio Pied
ras. one OF the aristocratic suburbs of
San Juan. where he Will establish his
headquarters. General Brooke has ac-
cepted the hospitality of Captain Gen
eral Macias. who offered him the use
Of his private residence at Rio Piedras
The column. though small, is impos-
ing, aud is making a deep impression.
AS il wound its way over stately noun
tains, covered % their submits with
coffee and tobacco plantations. and
through bread seAnnahs and valleys.
General Brooke. 1s.h his chief OF staff.
rode at the head of the column. The
natives. who had news of the coming
Of the Americans. lined the roads. their
faces showing their pleasure, although
there WAS 10 demonstration. At inter
walls along the way the Spanish soldiers
Of the Euarda civil presented arms as
our troops passed.
At Caysy and Caguas the Spanish
commanders received General Brooke
With marked courtesies and the alcaldes
paid official visits. extending welcomes
TO their towns at Caguas. where LOCO
Spanish refugees are stationed under
the command of ColoHel Rodriguez. the
ceremony was pretentioUs The Span
ish buglers gave the nourishes in honor
Of a major general upon our arrival.
Houses had been set apart for the ac-
commodation Of General Brooke and his
stan- The infantry and cavalry com
panies camped in the outskirts of the
town and were visited by the Spanish
soldiers There was no display what
ever Of i'll feeling. Spaniards and
Americans mingled freely, fraternizing
and exchanging buttons as souvenirs.
Already many OF the American soldiers
are buttsniess-
Spanish flags flew at Cayey Su6
Caguas. but as guests in an enemy's
country we showed no cOIors save the
cavalry guidon. General Brooke Will
have arrived here in advance of the
other American commissioners. who are
expected tomorrow by the Seneca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06

Annistcn, Ala, as socn as possible, is
engaged in getting the equipment in
shape. Many of the men are disatis-
fed with the order. as they have been
fguring upon being sent home. al
though fully advised that they might be
called south at any time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Cuban Commission sails.

New York. Sept. 6.-The United States
cruiser Resolute, carrying the Cuban
commission. passed out of quarantine
at sos p. m. yesterday bound for HG
Vana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
win HoId Bodics of Dead soldiers.

Atlanta. Ga, Sept 6.-Major Blair Z.
Taylor. chief surgeon at Fort McPher-
son. received instructions from the war
department to have the bodies of all
soldiers who die at the post embalmed
and to hold them ten days before burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Another Michigan Soldier Dead.

Washington. Sept. General Wheel
er's report for yesterday of deaths at
Camp Wikoff contains the name of
Charles w. Washburn, company l.
Thirty-third Michigan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Gen. Miles Due Today.

New York, Sept. General Miles is
expected to arrive in New York on the
transport OLDHAM today. On board the
OLDHAM arc also the Wisconsin volun-
teers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
national Letter Carriers Gathering.

Toledo. o.. Sept 6.-The Nationa;
Letter Carriers association opened yes
terday with 400 delegates in the city.
Visiting carriers from various cities are
estimated at 5000. and the convention
promises to be the greatest in the his
tory of the association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Western Troop. start for Home.

Camp Meade. Micdletown. Pa. Sept.
s.-The Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth
Michigan started yesterday for Island
Lake. and the Seventh Illinois will start
soon The one Hundred and Fifty
ninth Indiana received orders a week
ago 70 be mustered out. but the colonel
cannot get his papers in shape
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Wi.eon.in Reginent nder orders.

Camr Douglas. Wis. sept s--The
Fourth regiment is back in camp and
in pursuance Of orders to proceed TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL
" way-Tickets can be purchased or baggage
checked at X / d Twentieth street depot, or
@ q p depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
first street, Frank Plummer, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Girl Teacher of Years.

Iron Belt, Wis, Sept. 6.-Miss Bridget
Riley, a graduate of tine common schools
here, has been engaged to teach as an
assistant in the primary room pending
the outcome of her recent county ex-
animation. She will undoubtedly be the
youngest teacher in active service in
this state. as she is only Ii years old.
She passed the examination for third
grade certificate more than year ago.
Condition of MI Bayaro.
Dedham Macs, Sept. 6.-Mr- Bayard
was resting comfortably last night He
took nourishment yesterday and seemed
To hava rallied somewhat from his con-
dition Of Sunday, although he is very
weak
Local Markets.
Corn-5oT32
Oats-3Ers.
Hay-Tmorhy. so.s5G7.5O; wild s597.
Straw-$4
Potatoes-New. soc.
B0tIer-Fair TO choice. 15c: fresh creamery
SIC
Eggs-loc.
Chtckens-Spring. SC per pound
DucIZs-sc per pound
Cozi-Soft. Zoe
Cartle-Butchers paw for corn fed steers
ss4st44c; cows and heifers. 3isg4c; calves ~
Hog ssas35o
Sheep 4Sf4izc-
Spring Lambs q head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Acme Packer Co.

Rock Island and Davenport & Gin
ton and Fulton packet line. Fast and
finely equipped steamers City of Wi
mona and Verne Swain. Delightful
steamers for pleasure parties. Boats
leave at a. m. and 3:l5 p. m. Boats
meet At LcClaire. Round trip to that
point 80 cents.
To PARTIES of 10 or more. round
trip rate to Clinton 75c Regular
sunday round trip rate TO Clinton SOC.
For freight and passenger rates and
all other information in regard TO any
of the above lines inquire of
GEO. LAMONT & son, Agents.
r filth 81. Telephone 1lo5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
STEAMER DUBUQUE
Goiur North AZ Non. .
GOin7 South 6 a. m.
Carnival City Packet Co.

Regular Rock Island * Burlington
packet steamer W. j. Young, Jr..
handsomely equipped, leaves for Bur
lington every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday At $50 p. IN. Steamer w.
j. Young. Jr.. leaves every Sunday at
$3.50 p. ~. with special excursion to
Muscatine. returning at - p. IN.
Round trip. including supper. 81, or
as cents without supper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
ATTORNEYS
McCAsKRIN & McCAsKRIN.
Attorneys at Law.

Rock Island and Milan Rock Island once
over Kr..il d Maths store Milan once on
Main street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
PHYSICIANS.
F. Ii. FIRST, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon

Phone 4 on 1851. once. S26 Twentieth
treet. once hours: 10 to IL a. m; TO { and
to y. IL Sunday, $50 TO $50 u. m; 100 TO
y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
Attorneys at Law.

Money loaned once over Thomas drug
store. corner of Second avenue and Seven
feenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06

Passenger trains leave G q = moline
aven1e) depot i've (51 minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, all other trains
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
STEAM BOATS.
Diamond 10 Line.
Going North at Noon.

June i3. -
July I, 10. 10. %.
Aug. Z, Il, 60.
Sept. :, IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
j. A. BALL, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon.
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,

Homeopathic Physician.
Sp sciakattention to diseases OF women and
CD iEigen. also diseases Of eye. ear. nose and
throat Once hOurS-s.3p 10 - a m. TO p.
~ 81 Sixteenth street. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06
DR.. s. II. MILLER,

All diseases OF horses and cattle treated on
approved principles Surgical operations per
formed Ia a scientific manner. Dogs treated.
AL calls promptly attended TO. Residence.
go F1fth avenue. Telephone on 1861. ONCE
and infrnary. i6i5-i6i7 Fifth avenue James
Mauci;crs :. ab e., opposite No. IRE house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-06

sArrival. departure. +Daily, except Sunday.
All others daily. Telephone 1893.
BURLINGTON RoUTB-C b d @ RAIL
d way-nepot First avenue and Sixteenth
street, N Young, Agent.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-30
FREE HEALTH LECTURE
DR.. r. G. FLOWER
BLANCHARD OPERA HOUSE,
Monday Evening, April 4,
At Eight O'clock.
Free TO Men and Women.

DR.. Flower is recognized by many as the
greatest orator on the American platform.
What the press says:
DR.. r. G. Flower lectured last night to
nearly 5000 people in fremont Temple His
audience went wild over his eloquence, keen
thrusts pathetic appeals and quick sallies-
Boston Globe.
Never was lecture better received nor audi
ence more highly entertained than at fremont
Temple last night. The lecturer was DR.. r.
g. Flower.-Boston Journal.
DR.. r. G. Flowers lecture in Washington
Hall, yesterday afternoon, for real eloquence,
beauty OF thought elegant expression, keen
sarcasm, irresistible wit, in grace of person
and ease of delivery, was the finest platform
effort ever made in this city. The interest and
enthusiasm of the audience could not have
been greater; the hall was crowded and thou
sands were turned indianapolis Gnd)
Journal.
DR.. r. G. Flower lectured yesterday after
noon in Assembly Hall to over l 200 women,
representing largely the wealth, culture and
brains of the city. Never was an audience
more enthusiastic in praise and applause than
this vast assembly of women. They laughed and
cried at the same time.- Philadelphia Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-30
Vermont News.

FIRE at st. Adams last Saturday morning
destroyed the grain and feed store OF II. b.
Weeks and burned the dwelling house of
Mrs. Rosa Bonyea. LOSS 800 900; insurance
$16, 900.
PENSIONS recently issued to Vermonters
are: Original, James Atwood, Pownal, So;
Herbert f. Brooks, Brattleboro So; James
s. Babcock, Burlington, So; Thomas s.
Dockman, St. Johnsbury, So; reissue, Peter
x. vigne, Hinesburg, SIT; increase, John
Casey, st. Adams, So to S14; William
O'Ney, Rutland, S12 to SIG.
THE Hampton Falls marble mill at Fair
Haven, formerly operated by the Waldo
Marble company, now owned by DR.. john
son, formerly Of Center Rutland, was burn
ed to the ground about FIVE o'clock last
Saturday afternoon. The fire started from
sparks from an engine setting the grass
afire along the track. The loss was about
$1,000; no insurance.
GEN SIDNEY M. SoUTHARD, we'll known
resident of the state, died from heart dis
case last Sunday at his home in Castleton.
He was leading member OF the Grand
Army Of the state and had the title OF as
sistant adiutant general. He served in the
Fourteenth Vermont and lost leg at Get
tysburg. He was for a number Of years in
business at Vergennes and was the head Of
the Southland Publishing Company. He
had also been twice president OF the West
ern Vermont Masonic Union and was a
charter member Of Castleton Post, G. A. r.
He leaves wife and three children.