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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
SHORT LINE TO COME.
New Road Files Its Articles of In
corporation in Rock
Island.
TO USE THE TERMINAL TRACKS.

An Alliance Supposed to Have Been Formed
With Latter Corporation in order 10
Cross the Mississippi River Into Iowa
Winding up Construction Work the
Crescent Bridge. S-
Articles of incorporation of the St.
Louis X Northern Short Line were filed
for record in the circuit clerks office
today. The capital stock is given at
S25, 900. 900, and the incorporators are
Houston c. Adcock. Western Springs,
H., and Eugene ii. Garnett. Edwin l..
johnson, William ID. McIlvaine and
Joseph b. Cavanaugh. Chicago. The
road will enter the city of Rock ISL
and from the east, ut point on the
Mississippi river near Moline. The
head office of the company is ut
Springfield, Ill.
1t is thought that the Short Line is
one of the roads that Promoter Frank
p. Blair, of the Terminal company.
promised to bring here. The natural
supposition is that it has formed an
alliance with the Terminal company
and will use the latter's right of way
and bridge to get over into Iowa.
The Short Line, which is owned by
the St. Louis. Peoria Il Northern, in
tends to construct its proposed rail
way from point between Peoria and
Pekin at or near Grove, in TaZeweli
county, to East Clinton, in White
side county. and also branch from
near Geneseo to Rock Island, and to
acquire by lease or purchase railway
from East St. Louis to point at or
near Peoria, via New Holland, and also
to construct or acquire by lease or
purchase branch from point on
said railway north of Springfield to Il
point at or near Chicago, and also to
build branch or cutoff from point
on said railway at or near Glen Car
bon to Mount Olive, and also another
branch from Marine, Madison county,
to Sparta, in Randolph county.
Crescent bridge.
The last of the seven spans of the
pony bridge was completed yesterday
morning, and the entire structure,
stretching from thcIllinois TO the Iowa
shore is practieailycompleted and safe
from the spring movement of the ice.
The cold and stormy weather of the
past month has delayed the work ma
terially. There is vet to he installed
a small portion of the bridge work on
the Illinois shore, which was removed
in OF der to facilitate the handling of
steel. The electrical machinery to
turn the draw is expected at any time
and will be installed in about two
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
Cation the Star.

AtGreen's academy, Chicago, ycster-
day Cation was the star of the after
Moons play. Schaefer tried to concede
him odds of ID in SCAT cushion caroms
and lost 80 to s. Schaefer also con-
coded him odds of one in eight at 3
cushions and lost two games. He
conceded Harrison odds of 2 in 10 at
) cushions and won two out of three
games, and paired with Maggiol
He also won from Capron and Harri-
son at 3-cushions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
There is
A Point

Where cheapness ceases to be economy. In the
furniture line above all others this point should
with everything the market affords to be sold at
low prices, bus we do not and will not handle
trashy articles to be sold at a price," as the
saying goes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
TRYING THE TREGLOWNS.
jury Completed in the Circuit Court Thi,
Afternoon,

jury Completed in the Circuit Court This
Afternoon.
At 2:30 this afternoon the jury to
try the Treglowns on charge of muir
der was completed. The jurors are:
Henry Hammerlink, Moline.
Albert Zeis, S. l.. Allars, w. G..
Eberhart, Claus Stelk, Peter Sommers,
James j. Alberry, j. c. Davenport,
Charles III. Smith, Charles Gebhart,
Rock Island.
John Haush, Rural.
j. p. Enwright, Cordova.
The most important testimony is
expected from the girl, Annie Treg-
Town, the mother of the child her
parents are accused of having mur-
dnred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
BuckIen's Arnica saIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands
chilblains, corns and all skin erup
tins, and positively cures piles or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & UllemeYer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
Best of All

To cleanse the system in . gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
sprIngtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup company only,
and for sale by all druggists, at 30
cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
Given up by -Four Doctors.

Beaver Dam, Ohio, Aug. %, 1895.
My daughter, after being treated by
four doctors, and being given up for
lost, a neigh Dor recommended Foley's
Kidney Cure. Today she is able to
walk several miles without fatigue.
feel we would have lost her if it was
not for your medicine. Respectfully,
Mrs. j. NJ. BAILEY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
Rock Islands system.

The city of Rock Island, which l
have the honor TO represent. after
careful investigation has adopted the
English system of filtration combined
with sedimentation and areation. The
city of Rock Island is situated on the
east bank Of the Mississippi river.
and in common with her sister cities
of Moline III and Davenport, Iowa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01

Continued on Fifth page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
Our Spring Stock will be Rich
in Elegance

And if you need little or much you will receive
here to please you, and in so doing please our
selves. Watch for announcements Of great
spring stocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-01
For frost bites, burns,

For frost bites, burns, indolent
sores. eczema, skin disease, and
especially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve stands first and best. Look out
for dishonest people who try to imi-
tate and counterfeit it. It's their
endorsement of a good article
Worthless goods are not initiated.
Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
For sale by T. H. Thomas, A J. Reiss
and NJ F. Bahnsen, druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
At Grace-street To-Morroy.

The Rev. Drs J. H. McNeily, of Nash
vile. and r.. .. Mallard, of New Orleans
have consented to remain over and help
Grace-Street Presbyterian church to.
morrow. pr. McNeilly will occupy the
pulpit In the morning and DIR. Mailard at
night.
There will be some change I'm the SER
wee during the Saba th-school hour. For
some years past the last Sabbath i'm NAV
IN every year has been set aside by the
General Assembly as "Chlldren's Dav y
and the day Is generally observed by The
Sabbath-school scholars In the interest of
foreign missions. Tomorrow morntne hn.
tween the hours of $3.50 and 1890 the ex-
ercises in tie Grace Street school viii he
or unusual interest, both to parents and
scholars, Two of the commissioners TO
and the singing will be spirited There
Will. no doubt, be large attendance of
parents and friends of the children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
a FELL0W-GOyERNO CALLED.
West Nirginia's Executive Pays His
RcaDpcf~ to Governor TYLER.

Governor George Wesley Atkinson Of
West Virginia, and Mrs. Atkinson anC
| Miss Atkinson, accompanied by a mum.
cdr of the West Virginia state officials
called on Governor Tyler yesterday and
spent some time al the office OF the Nir-
I ginia Executive.
In the party, besides those named. were
Secretary -of-State w. NJ. O. Dawson, At
tofney-General Edgar p. Ruckor, Adju-
tant-Genoral Appleton, and State Urea
surer NJ \. Kendall.
After some time spent at the Cover
nor's Office, Governor Tyler and Private
Secretary Owen escorted the party
through the State Library building, and
later about the Square. The ladies Of
the party especially admired the beauti-
ful roses In the Square, and expressed the
wish that the Capitol grounds at
Charleston were similarly beautified.
The party went from the Capitol to
the jefferson for lunch, and then left for
Old Point. They are returning from the
Peace Jubilee in Washington.
AN INTERESTING MAP.
Commissioner of Agriculture Koiner
brought over TO the Governors office yes
terday a typographical, geological, and
neurological map of Smythe county, pre-
scented by Mr.. Charles r. Boyd, Of
Smythe. Mr. Boyd was the geologist who
did the work and Mr.. John u. Barnes the
topographer. The location Of every farm
In the county is shown. and also of the
mineral deposits of various kinds.
The map shows that Symthe has within
her bounds deposits OF red and brown iron
ore, manganese, copper, zinc, lead, gyp-
sum, barytes. iiuor spar, dolomite, salt
rock, marble, coal limestone, sand
stone and gold. In addition TO all these
Smythe contains many farms said to be
as fertile as any in Virginia.
The Governor and Commissioner Koiner
greatly admired the map, and each wish
ed the whole State were mapped in the
same way.
Governor Tyler will go TO Wachaprea-
que, Accomac county, Tuesday, to attend
the session of the State Board of
Fisheries there Wednesday, He will pro-
badly be accompanied by several friends.
The trip to Old Point will be made by
rail, and the rest of the journey will be
completed in the Chesapeake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
SAW III IN THE DISPATCH.
An nd" in This Paper Led to the
Recovery of valued Purse.

The purse containing some s12 in money
ana certificate of deposit for 81 OoO.
which was lost on Broad street late
Thursday afternoon, as reported in this
paper, was returned to its owner YES
terday before noon.
Its prompt recovery was due to The
advertisement IN the Dispatch. and a rep
lesentative of this paper had the plea
sure OF delivering the valuable prize 10
lhS lady 10 whom il belonged.
Inc purse was found in front Of Don
AIDS millinery store, on Broad strent
rear toushee, by one of the young ladies
employed therein, who was leaving Ton
the evening. Upon seeing the lost notice
III me Dlspatch yesterday morning, she
the delivery Of the purse to its owner
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
STORAGE OF CALCIUM CARBIDE.
Committee Consider an Ordinance
Governing II.

The subcommittee on Ordinances met
last evening in the CITY Hall and con-
sidered at some length the ordinances
regulating the transportation and storage
OF calcium carbide and the installation
OF acetylege gas generators in the city
The ordinance before them was a copy
of the one now in force in New York
city, with stringent restrictions added,
but the committee did not approve of it.
ana they determined TO recommend TO
the general committee an ordinance TO
include the restriction agreed upon by
the Southeastern Tariff Association.
inc ordinance which sought to create
an electrical committee OF the Council
was considered, and was finally referred
10 Mr.. winston as a committee OF one to
confer with the City Attorney and draft
suitable ordinance.
TO DIVIDE THE THIRD MARKET
The Committee on Third Market held
short but interesting session. The pay
ioils were approved. and then the sub
lect OF dkSding the market building in
haif ana ASAVerting One-half into an au-
diiorium for public meetings was consid-
cred. The committee thought well of the
scheme, lnasmuch as only one-half of
the building il now in use for market
purposes, and Subcommittee, consist
ing or Messrs. Peters, COttren. and
keefe, was appointed TO secure estimates
on the cost OF erecting a partition. IL
Is estimated that an auditorium taking
In one-half OF the market space will give
a seating capacity of 5000, and such a
hall Is thought to be a necessity in the
West-End
The Committee on ST. Johns Burylne-
Ground were I'm session for short time
but had nothing but routine business TO
transact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
The jenkins Underground TROLLEY
system.

A meeting Of those interested IN ,b,s
enterprise was held In the Office OF Can
tain Andrew Pizzini. Jr., No. 900 Bank
street. Thursday afternoon. After a full
description of the system its economy
and advantages over any existing method
scriptions 10 the fund TO give II a nracti.
cal commercial trial were made. Enoneb
was guaranteed. with the aid OF some
northern capital. 10 ensure the omonnf
necessary but it was deemed essential
tions strictly TO home people. so he
meeting adjourned TO next Tuesday after
noon at $3.50 o'clock. at the same piece
when IT, is hoped the requisite number OF
local subscribers will be readily obtained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
SCOTTsVILLE.
A Peculiar Case of Illness-Ver,
Cold

sCoTTSvILLE. VA, May 2s.-tspe-
cial)-Mr. c. c. Hartford, proprietor Of a
livery stable here, started TO Charlottes-
vile Wednesday. and when about six
miles on the way became suddenly so III
that he had TO be brought back TO his
home. Soon after reaching here he be-
came unconscious, and fell into collapse
that lasted over four hours. During that
time he seemed scarcely to breathe at
ali. and Ii was only by the most untlfiny
efforts OF his faithful physician, DR.. a.
p. Bowles. assisted by some Of the best
nurses in town. that he was brought TO
consciousness again. He rested pretty
well yesterday. and is apparently better,
but still in a critical situation.
IL was so cold here last night that fires
were necessary, and some people feared
it might frost. Vegetation is much held
back by the cold spell, and insects have
been getting in some heavy work.
Mrs. Philip S. Powers. of Richmond. is
here. and guest Of Mrs. ID. p. Powers
her mother-n-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. w r. Londeree went TO
Charlottesville to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
BLUES NEW OFFICERS
rte examination OF THE TWO
COMPANIES COMPLETED.
COMPANY A FINISHED LAST NlCH7.
Cbcatwood Made Captain, Klein
First Lieutenant, and uSzcn Sec
oud Lieutcnant-Thc Association
Rntifies the Elections.

The organization OF tho Richmond Ligh
Infantry Blues has been completed, an'
the old companies are now ready TO asl
permission TO re-enter the service OF Vir
sinia.
At a meeting Of Company a last nigh
the organization begun Wednesday nigh
was completed. There was some question
raised as to the eonsututicnality OF tho
election OF Lieutenant Luther L. Cheat
wood 20 the captaincy. which was done
Wednesday night. and he was again unan.
imously elected.
SERGEANT WfLBON WITHDRAWS.
Sergeant Field Wilbon. who was elect
cd first lieutenant at the Wednes-
day night meeting, declined TO serve,
Withdrawing in favor Of one Of the former
lieutenants. Klein and Hazen. Sergeant
Wilbon was loudly applauded al the con-
clusion OF his speech announcing his gene
rous determination.
Messrs. Wilbon, Bowles Werner, Kinds.
and Grubbs were appointed "A committee
. report nominations for the posts Of
-.rst and second lieutenant. This COM
mittee reported the name OF former
Second-Lcutenant w. u. Klein for the
first licutenancy and that OF former Sc
cond-Iicutenant James s. Hazcn for re-
election 20 the second lieutenancy.
These names were reported to the meet
Ing. and that OF James McCiraw was also
placed IN nomination for the post Of Sc
cond lieutenant
Two ballots we're taken. when the name
of McGraw was Withdrawn and the cleo
sion OF Ijazen WAS made unanimous.
MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION
Meanwhile, a meeting OF the Blues AS
sociatiOn had been called so order prior
TO the meeting Of company. Major Sol.
Cutchias presided. Mr.. 9. c. Rady, the
secretary. was at his desk
On motion. all members of the Blues
companies who served in the Spanish
American war were made members Of
the association.
Major Cutchlus stated that the meeting
was called for the purpose Of ratifying |
the election of officers of the two com |
panies. and an adjournment was taken |
until Company should have elected its !
officers. Company Is having performed !
this duty Wednesday night.
When. in the course of half an hour,
Company A had completed the election Of
officers. the association resumed its sit
ting. and the action OF the two companies
was ratified.
WILL PARADE TUESDAY.
An invitation to the companies 10 par
Iicipate In the Hollywood Memorial-Day
parade was received, and referred 10 the
captains OF the two companies.
The association adjourned at 1890.
Both companies VIII parade Tuesday
afternoon. That was definitely decided
Upon last night. Company a will meet
1t the Armory at 10 o'clock this morning
or the purpose of trying on uniforms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Rev. Mr.. Dame nj 81. pau,,s.

Rev. William NJ. Dame. rector OF Ne
mortal church. Baltimore, Is In the civ
and viii preach at st. Paul's church to.
morrow morning and evening. Ii vii be
remembered that Mr. Dame preached the
sermon In 81 Paurs church at the time
OF the unyeiling OF the Davis memorial
windows As "A member OF the Richmond
Howitzers during the civil war Mr. Dame
made many warm friends among the
members up the company here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Mrs. George CrutchfeId Passes Axv,,

Mrs, sallie J. Crulchfeld wife Of
home. No. Az north Eighth street. yester-
DAY afternoon. Deceased had been i'm bad
health Tor some months, and her death
was not unexpected. She was. prior to
nGr marriage about fourteen years ago.
Miss Sallie Jenkins. of Farmville She 10
survived by a daughter The funeral will
take place from Monumental church To-
morrow afternoon at O'clock, and the
A. Barr '''i''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
| effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FI6s, manufactured by the
CALIFoRyIA Fro SYRUP Co.. illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system II
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelliug colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are nsed, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA ana
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid mutations please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ky. NEW YORK, N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle
(fe 1-Tu Tn g. Sa 1y & weow-tonr)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
To Sing Mercandante's Trio Nuss.

The music at St. Peters Cathedral to.
morrow will be exceptionally fine. Mer-
candante's celebrated trio mass. i'm b fat
which Is very musical and has not beer
heard here in many years. will be rem.
dered by Mrs. Bertha Voeker Richard.
son. first soprano; Miss Annie r.. Kirk
second soprano. and Mr.. James Halloran
oasso. assisted by Miss Celeste Pizzini
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Rev. DR.. W '. Tudor will preach the
annual memorial sermon before the Hol-
lywood Memorial Association at Cente-
nary Methodist church tomorrow night
The association will attend in a BODY
The other memorial associations of the
city have been invited TO attend. The
members of the lakewood Association
VIII meet tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Stenhon
Beveridge, Twenty-ninth and FRANKLIN
TO attend the service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
whose Eyes These,

Sergeant Jones A. Otey. of the First
Police District, took a pair of gold spec
tacles from boy yesterday morning. and
is keeping the glasses FOR their owner
The boy says he picked them up on Broad
street several days ago.
The glasses were in case marked
Diamond Palace, 40 Church street. Nor
folk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

DAILY except Sunday)
T:12 A. NJ, Leaves Elba Tor Quarflco
400 y. NJ, Leaves Byrd Street 4,
Fredericksburg.
G:2O p. NJ. Leaves Elba for Ashland
$40 A. NJ. Arrives Elba from Ashla1l
s:25 A. NJ, Arrives Byrd-Sireet froa
Fredericksburg
q 90 p. NJ. Arrives Elba from Ashland
W. =. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
II. r. d. Myers. President myy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Cards. Bill-Heads, Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. HandbiIls.
Dodgers. &c.. printed by the Dispatch
Sompany at low pricss. VIII give you
kood WORK at the same prices you pay for
INFERIOR work. Send us your orders and
we VIII guarantee satisfaction IN every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

The contest for the Improvement In do
bate medal was held in the Philoloeian
Society last night. The light by the
young men was vigorous and exciting
The golden trophy was won by Mr.. y
l.. Allen. of King and Queen county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
Ladies' and children, soc. each.
lmy 6-22tl

Passengers can leave Richmond daily
Except sunday, VIA chesapeake and OhiC
railway. al Is 40 Z. NJ, or Richmond and
PETERSBURG railroad (NOfiolk and NVsgt
ern route), % A. NJ, connecting AT Mr..
folk with Old Dominion Line stea,nrr
sailing same evening at T:3O O'clock for
New York.
Tickets on sale at Richmond Transf..
Company's, 9O3 east Main street; S'hesS
ueake and ohio railway, and Pichr'~,15
and Petersburg railroad depots' and az
company's office. 1912 east Main sirest
Richmond. Baggage checked through w.
FREIGHT
for New York and ali points beyond ran
be shipped by steamer sailing from Rich
ISD FRIDAY at 5 p. NJ n T.
steamer carries storage Passengers oni,,
Manifest closed one hour before saiiiny.
Freight received and forwarded
through bills Of ladIng issued for al any,
northern. eastern. and foreign ports. "ii
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily (except sun
day) at > L. NJ. except Saturday 4 y III.
TO Norfolk or Old Point Comfort cnnne NJ
ing with Norfolk and Western railroad ~
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. OF
Freight for Richmond by steamers via
Norfolk MONDAYS AND WEIR nSsENiHa
DAYS, 3 T.. NJ; SATURDAYS, q = ~ ES-
Sailings from Companys Pier No d,
North river, foot OF Beach street. '' -
Freight received and forwarded do'
except Sunday. u"
For further information apply In
JOHN +. MAYER, Agent
l2l2 east Main street.
W. L. Guillaudeu. President. New YORK
K
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Dr. J. William Jones VIII preach In the
chapel at the Soldiers Home M ~ o'clock
Nj. to-day, and tomorrow. at 4 f. NJ. Not
only the old soldiers, but the public gene
rally are. cordially invited 10 attend
these services,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27

Richmond is getting n bad nd
vertisement throughout the country
by reason other delay i'm granting
the franchises for the Muin.street
depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-27
CarfieS-pigeous.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
carrier pigeon, having bands or brass
On each leg, The, right one having 9s w.
Dard. came TO my house NAV ~ 1870
j. n. GRAVES.
Danton. Orange county. Va.