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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
MaiIed TO any address Tor $500.
with Everything Complete. All Drug
giStS Sell Them
MUNYON'S REMEDIES.

Sciatica, lumhago and all rheumatic
pains cured by Munyon's Rheumatism
Cure. Dyspepsia and all Stomach
troubles cured by Munyon's Dyspep-
STA Cure. Nintv per cent of all kid
ney complaints cured by Munyon' s
Kidney Cure. Headaches, colds and
coughs, impure blood. general debili-
ty, nervousness, all quickly cured by
Munyon's Remedies. The remedies
cost mostly % cents a vial and are
sold by all druggists. There are 81
different cures for 81 different all
mentS.
Write Professor Munyon, 1906 Arch
street, Philadelphia, for free medical
advice on any disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
AccoRDING to the New York World

ACCORDING to the New York World
the past winter has been n remark
able one for theatrical managers. 1t
gives the profits for the season OF
1S9S-99 as follows: Charles Frohman,
$500, 900; Jacob Lit, Sl5O,O0O; Al
Hayman, 100000: Maurice Grau,
$50. 900; klaw & Erlanger, S75, 900;
company, 500, 600; George w. Lederer,
$50, 900; Francis Wilson, SO, 900:
Jefferson De Angels. $50, 200. The
opera seasons earnings in New York
foot up $500. 600. Maurice Grau is
represented TO have cleared up $75,-
900: Jean de Reszke. sos, 500; Sem
brich, $2S. 500; Lehman. S2S, 25O:
Madame Nordica, $24, 500, and others
from $2S, 600 down to $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy in our home. We
keep bottle open all the time and
whenever any of my family or myself
the Cough Remedy. and as result
tor and incur large doctor bill, for
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy never
cine great merit and worth.-D. s.
Mearkle. General Merchant and Farm
er, Matte, Bedford county. Pa, For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

hitting ambitious anonymous CORE
spondents, who feel secure in that
their responsibility is concealed-and
their irresponsibilty thus established
i'm giving expressions to views and
sentiments. If these busy individ-
uals in the community will manifest
enough confidence in their own liter
ary efforts to identify themselves with
them they may command sufficient
respect to warrant an argument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

1t CTheArgus) knows, of course. that
Macs name has been shifted from first to
second place on "the corners" slate, and
that Mac Is hustIIng tooth and toenaiI to
become the nominee for city clerk Mac
has been trying fora week now to set up
his pins for his nomination. but Ii Is little
help he gets outside of his ..corner push
and the chances are that he Will cut in
significant figure In the convention for
city clerk as two years go he cut for may
or. MACS REPUTATION AS A MAKER
AND BREAKER OF PROMISES Is OF 4
LASTING DESCRJPTIOS.-Uni Feb. .,
1897.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, APP
petizing, nourishing food drink to
take the place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have
used it because when properly pre-
pared it tastes like the finest coffee,
but it is free from all its injurious
properties. Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. 1t is not
a stimulant, but health builder, and
children, as well as adults. can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about
one-fourth as much as coffee. Is and
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
Election Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday the
Iourtn day oil April a u; IsSJ m the city OF
the following Officers, to-wit;
CITY oFFICERs.
One mayor for two years.
One city clerk for two years
one city attorney for two years.
One city treasurer for two years.
One alderman in the First ward for two
years.
One alderman in the Second ward for two
one alderman in the Third ward for two
years.
one alderman in the Fourth ward for two
years.
one alderman in the Fifth ward for two
years.
one alderman in the Sixth ward for two
years.
one alderman in the Seventh ward for two
years
TOWN OFFICERS.
Two assistant supervisors for two years
One assessor for one year.
One collector for one year.
Wbich election wnl open at clock in the
the afternoon ofthat day.
Places OF registration and voting will be as
follows:
First ward-Precinct I. No 4o3 Fourth ave-
First ward-Precinct :. No. sol Fifth street.
Second ward-Precinct !, No. 1914 Third
second ward-Precinct =, George stodds
Third ward-Precinct /, No. 1914 Third ave
Third ward-Precinct >, No. l44 Seventh
avenue.
Fourth ward-Preciuct /. Dirnick's livery
stable. Third avenue. between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets.
Fourth ward-Precinct :. brick building rear
No. Twentieth street
Fifth ward-Precinct !, hose house or Tween
ty-Second street
Fifth ward-Preciuct =, Schmidt-s grocery
on Twentieth street
Sixth handkerchief /. 26io Fifth avenue
Sixth ward-PTecinct = Twenty-ninth 81 rect
chapel Seventh ayeaue and Twenty -ninth
street
Seventh ward-Precinct J. street car barn
Seventh Mard-p'recinct =. old No. : school
4. ID. HuEsI Nc. City and Town Clerk
Rock island. Ill. March 10 a ID. 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

ANEW YORK minister is out with the
suggestion that women remove their
hats and bonnets in church. And that,
too, within a few days of Easter! 1t
would be interesting to know what
that New York preacher thinks
churches are for, anyway,-Keokuk
Gate Civ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

IT is stated that the bible, in order
to be effective in the Philippine ISL
ands, will have to be printed in 10
different languages. As all the Flip
mos can understand the effect of a
bullet, it is pointed out that the job
of the soldier is an easy one compared
with that of the missionary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

Before the discovery of One Minute
Co.:gh Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. For sale by L.
II. Thomas. A. J. Reiss and NJ. +.
Bahnsen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
Given up by -Four Doctors.

Beaver Dam, Ohio, Aug. p, 1895.
My daughter, after being treated by
four doctors, and being given up for
lost, a neighbor 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, 1899-03-30

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems especially adapted to the needs
of children. Pleasant to take; sooth-
ing in it's influence. 1t is the remedy
of all remedies for every form of
throat and lung disease. For sale by
Marshall 6S Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

IT~ own efforts and the energies of
it, especially employed staff of origi-
nal contributors having become eN-
hausted. the poor Union has lapsed
into its characteristic course of per-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

Ten thousand demons gnawing
away at ones vitals couldn't be much
worse than the fortunes of itching
piles. Yet there's n cure Doan s
Ointment never fails. For sale by
Marshall x Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
Don't Tobacco Spit and smoIs rour Iss ar.,.

To quit tobacco easily ana forever, be mag
netic. fun OF life ne. We and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder, worker. taat makes weak men
Strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"Mystic cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in to 3 days
Its action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious. 1t removes
ut once the cause and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits, 40 cents. Sold
by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue,
Rock Island, and Gust Schlegel & Son
220 West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
instantly relieve

Group instantly relieved. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. Perfectly safe.
Never fails At any drug store. For
sale by Marshall &, Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

TOR SALE-AT A SACRIFICE, 4o-ACRE
farm near town. Lots of fruit. To be
sold cheap to settle an estate. Here Is a bar
gain cheap for cash. No trade. Gordon &
Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

ro-To-Bsc fo- FIFTY Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes vefE
men strong. blood pLre- Soc a.. All drug iSLS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-BOARDER CHOICEROOMS
w and board at 222s Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

WANTED GIRL FOR GENERAL
w Homework. Inquire at 72S Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

dor SALE-CHEAP LOTS IN MMAS-
II ter's addition, old baseball grounds These
!ots viii be sold from 800 upward; small
amount down, balance on long time at 9 per
sent. Reidy Bros, room 4, Mitchell & Lynde
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

TOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
OF 30 bushels or over at e2 80 per son, de-
iVered @. o. D. to any part Of the city. Leave
orders st Commercial house barber shop, Rock
JAlsnd, or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

L OST-A LADY PURSE. CONTAINING
IL $50 between McCabe's and Young s. Me-
Combs Suitable reward Will be paio for it's
return 20 sO7 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

NOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM
All kinds of fruit; good buildings; near
town. A bargain for some one II taken soon
Gordon & Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
WANTED.

WANTED GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work. Call at COS First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

To Cure Constipation ForeveR.
Teks Cascarets Candy Cathartfc. 10c or Sc
II Q. g. Q. fan 70 cure, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

L OST-AN OPEN-FACED LADIES' GOLD
IL watch in the vicinity of Twcnty-third St.
about two weeks ago. Finder return to AR
GUS of1ice and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework CAL at 7ol Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-POSITION AS TYPEWRITER
w by an experienced young lady. Address,
N 30" ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

UlOR SALE-TwO NICEHOMES ON THIRD
~ avenue, one 1900, the other s., 100; paving
paid for. Inquire at ITO Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

ITEN. OUR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE
VI explains how we teach the barber trade
IN eight weeks, mailed free. Moler BaIber col
eEe, Chicago, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

nor SALE-A FIRST CLASS RESTAUR-
Il ant and boarding house. Apply at 30il
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

L1OR SALE-TWO GOOD BUILDING LOTS
Il s0xl5o feet, near C., R. L P. depot, q
bargain, e., 400.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-PUPILS WISHING TO TAXI
w private lessons in dancing can do SO by
eaquiring at 2710 Fifth avenue. Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

NOR SAIE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
Il with about 80 different Sides suitable for
ding legal blanks or any description OF papers
q Hat form to be kept in shape for writing.
A comprehensive index connected. Just the
hing for any ONCE with contracts, etc., to
dle. Address n. z. C., care OF THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

VTANTED-POSITION AS FTRST-CLASS
w horSe-Shoer or general Understanding.
Address Sam Ambrose. 905 First avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT-DOUBLE STORE BUILDING
II at 15l5-15i7 Second avenue. Inquire of
Henry CarSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

VI ANTEb-TO RENT \ HOUSE OF NOT
w more than five rooms in vicinity of the
upper bridge. Two in family. CAN at $40
Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

NOR SALE-LOT SOUTHEAST CORNER
IL Ninth avenue and Twenty-third street.;
alSOl OF southeast corner Ninth avenue and
Twenty-second street; terms to suit buyer.
Address T. j. Halpin, SO Main street, st.
Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

TOR REMITTANCE FURNISHED FRONT
IL room; steam heat, gas AID bath. Enquire
at 17e4 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
MARSHALL & FISHERS
Harper House Pharmacy.

Polite attendants will be on duty
all day and evening to answer ques-
tions and demonstrate its value
Every body is invited to give this In
haler free trial. No trouble to show
it. You are welcome to treatment
whether you purchase or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

Contains no cocaine,
mercury nor any
other injurious drug.
1t is quickly alb
sorbed. Gives Re
lief at once. II
opens and cleanses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-A STU ALTON BY A LADY,
w as cook on the river. Can give good
references Call AT the intelligence ONCE,
1911 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

VUANTED-BOYS PAST lG YEARS OLD
w TO work in the fac DRY of the NeckyOlle
company. Apply ut office. Fifth street and
Second avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework. Good references required
Apply to 94 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
cATARRH
COLD ~ HEAD

the Nesal Passages. Allays Inflammation,
Heals and Protects the Membrane. Re
stores the Senses of Taste and Smell. Reg
ular Size soc; Family Size 81. 90 at Druggists
or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, IS Warren St. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

NOR RENT-NEW LODGE ROOM, WHAT
II was formerly the Standard club rooms.
Has been fitted up with new and complete
lodge room furniture and fixtures and is
open and ready for Inspection. Cheap rent;
steam heat. Apply of krell s. Math.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-A LOT LOCATED IN THE
II best block on Third avenue Apply of
Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

WANTED-TO RENT HOUSE OR FLAT
w OF five or six rooms. permanently. State
rent and location, and when it can be had
Address H. l., ARGUS office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

Avoid drying inbal-
ants, use that which
Gle snSeS, and heals
the membrane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

"ANTED-2O0 HORSES TO CLIP BY
w electricity, at the METROPOLITAN horse
shOeing shop. corner Third and rock Island
streets. George Shade, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

MONEY TO DOAN-CHATTEL MORT
WI gage loans by w. H. Eastman. i712 Sec
ond avenue, without publicity or removal He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

fourth day of April. A. ID. 1899. in the city O
Rock Island. Ill. election will be held 70
the following officers. to-wit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

HELP WANTED-LADIES TO MAKE
IL bandages at home for large surgical
house. Earn 80 weekly. Enclose addressed
stamped envelope for reply. Marshall s. Co.,
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

MRS. NJ MCGEE. INDEPENDENT SLATE
WI writer, clairvoyant and business me-
dunn All matters of marriage. divorce,
family troubles. law luck. etc;
missing persons or papers; lost or stolen artE
cles- The only slate writing medium W est OF
5I2 Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30
ENDORSED BY DOCTORS

Special display is being made this
week at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-30

7 OST-A LADY'S BLUE ENABIELFD
II chatelaine watch between Tenth and
streets II finder will re urn
same TO this ONCE, win be literally re-
warded
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
BUSINESS LOOKING UP

FARMERS ON THE PENINSULA IN
GOOD CONDITION AND PROS
PECTS FOR 1899 ENCOURAGING.
G. G. Cameron. manager eof the Iocal
branch Of R. G. Dun & CO., commercial
agency, has just completed. his repor,
Of the financial condition Of business
on the Delaware Peninsula.
II shows a much healthier condition
Of business affairs and contains indica-
tions that the times in 1899 will be
much better than in 1898.
During 1898 there were q failures
in Delaware, with liabilities Of s136, ,45Oi
assets, S71, 200. Eastern Shore O.
Maryland, 20 failures; liabilities, SAC.
$40; assets. s2S.5OO. Eastern Shore o.
Virginia, 6 failures; Liabilities, $50, ,25O
assets, 1850.
There were % fewer failures in 1S9
than in 1897. The comparative NUM-
Der Of failures was: 1898. Al; 1897, rs
1896, 81; 1895, 1O4; 1894. 1lS
Mr.. Cameron reports that the farm
ers are in good financial condition, ans
that the banks have plenty Of money.
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
A CLtYsR HOTEL BEAT

l.. NJ. FRANK, A SUPPOSED HE.
BREW PEDDDER. SrWINDIES HO-
TEG~KEEPERS OVER THE COUN-
TRY.
Chief OF Police Do,an las received
circular from w. w. Murphy, chief
Of police OF Bay CITY, Mich, warning
him to be on the lookout for Jew
known as l.. NJ. Frank, OF New York.
From the description given in the
circular letter it appears that /. N.
Frank, alias. L. NJ. Kohn, is a no.
torious hotel beat and forger He ar
rived in Bay City on tfe evening or
December 9 last, and was at once
driven to the Fraser House, the lead
ing hotel Of the place. His trunk,
which was supposed to contain sam
pes, was also sent to Ne hotel. The
next day the Hebrew engaged sam.
pie room. but made no display Of sam
pies, spending the day among the
merchants Of the town. Oh the same
evening Frank was seen in the hotei
lobby in close conversation with one
Of the leading business zen Of Bay
City and made himself conspicuous,
presumably for the benefit Of the
clerk BY his apparent intimacy with the
merchant.
His game worked Well for after tie
latter had left the hotel Frank tender
ed check for 800, payable to HIM
self and drawn by NJ. Strouse & Co..
in payment of bis bill The obliging
clerk readily accepted the check, and
after deducting Franks bill handed
him back the change. The Hebrew
tnen took his departure, remarking
that there was no Ls-ziness in the
town. Upon presentation of the check
at the bank it was found to be a for
gerry.
Frank is described as being between
SS and 40 years of age, medium faiI
complexion. weight 135 or 14O pounds
3 feet or 8 inches tan, medium light
mustache. He carried a trunk about
26x24x26 inches. He is - notorious
hotel beat and has done" many
prominent hotels in the country, anC
is now wanted by Sheriff Snow, o.
Kalamazoo. Mich. Cor a similar Of
fense to the one committee IN Bay
City. Wilmington hotel-keepers ar,
warned to be on the alert for a Jew
ish drummer giving the name Of L. NJ
Frank, of New York.
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
MOROCCO MsE MgBT

Semi ANNUAL. MEETING HELD An
THE CLAYTON HOUSE TODAY.
The semi-annual meeting Of the Ma
tional Association OF Morocco Manu-
facturers met in session at II o'clock
to-day at the Clayton House. Only
regular routine business was transact
ed. There was no election Of officers
at this meeting.
President Henry Burke OF Philadel-
phia, presided. Members from Lynn
and Boston, Mass; New York. New
ark, n j.; Philadelphia and this city
were present. After the session had
adjourned the members AID invited
guests, about 100 in all. dined at the
Clayton House.
The committee Of arrangements was
composed OF General J. (arke Postles,
W. J. McCary, Arthur .. II. Garrett
and Elmer e. Mitchell.
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
HOUSE COMMITTEES
All Three Parties Are Well
Recognized.
THE BEST PLACES FOR REGULARS

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE CLARK
ANNOUNCES THE MEN WHO
WILL PASS UPON THE QUALITY
or THE HOUSE LEGISLATION
THIS SESSION
Dover, Jan, 12-This afternoon
Speaker OF the House Clark announced
his committees He had taken nearly
week to consider their composition
and the task OF forming them was ex-
ceedlnery diflicuik. for he had three
parties TO recognize and stin, at the
same time, keep the advantage with
the Regular Republicans. who are but
ten in number. while the Union Re.
publicans have eleven and the Dem1-
Gratis twelve men on the floor Con-
sidering this condition the commit.
tees are considered excellent They
are as follows:
Rules-Pilling, Donahoe, Clark.
Revenue ana Taxation--Pilling Sat
terrified, Kitchen, Dennison. Rose, Dona.
hoe. King.
udiciary-Robertson Hazard, Pin.
ing. Taylor, Donovan.
Fedora. Re.ations-West, F'rizzel.
Frazer, Wagamon, J. b. Clark
Grimes and Punishments-Friz
Conaway, Clark. Short. Cs<rlngham.
Accounts-Hunter, Burns, Kitchen.
McNuity, King.
Claims-Lhttomus. West, Buell.,
Donahoe, Clark.
Enroilment-Davls, Herring, Robert
son, Hazard, w0gamon, oDay Dono-
van.
Municipal Corporatlons-Burns, Rob-
ertson, Kitchen, Hazard, McNulty
Donahoe. Jester.
Private Corporatlons-Tharp Burns
Fhues. Lattomus, Wagamon, Shall
lcroes, McNulty
decentralization, Burns, Hazard
Donahoe. ODay.
ducaUon-Donahoe. Davis, Herring
| ldli " Dd1s
Appropriations-Ros West. PiGing
McNulty. Taylor
Stationery and uppiies-Herring
HushebecS, Ewing, Jester. Cottingham
Miscellaneous -Satterfeld
Dennison, Hazard, Rose, King.
Agriculture - Hazard Dennison
FAIRIES, Shalicross, Jester.
Temperance-Jenkins. Taarp, Denni
con, Shallross, Donahoe.
Revised statutes-Ewing Burns
Hunter, Cottingham, Rose.
! Printing Ewing, Jenkin:
Hazard, Wagamon.
Fish, Oysters and Game-ShAllcross
!, IAttomus. Buell., Herring. Tay,or
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
FAMILY NEEDS ASSISTANCE.

1t hss been reported that the family
Of John r. McGinness, Of No. sos Wes'
Second street. is in destitute circum-
stances. Mr.. McGinness and severa
Of his children have been ia with the
grip for some time past, and conse-
quently their means Of support were
cut off. DR.. NJ. f. Corkran is attending
the sick members Of the family.
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
ICEBoATs sTARr.

The ice in the Delaware river yester-
DAY was heavy, and small vessels were
unable TO cope with it, on the city OF
Philadelphia the ice Was well broken
by the ferryb-ats, but in the Horseshoe
and the lower Delaware river, it wac
heavy from shore to shore. City ice
Doat No. 1 was yesterday ordered into
service. she will be brought down
from Holmesburg, and, after taking on
provisions, win start upon her work
OF maintaining a channel free from
serious obstruction by ice.
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
DIED THIS HORslsG

GEORGE AH.LMON, a WE'LL
E5 AWAY AT AN EARLY HOUR
George Al.mon, aged 81 years, died
at HIS residence, No. 5ll West Seventh
street, at 4.SO O'clock this morning OF
old age Services viii be held at his
late residence on Saturday next, ana
intermont will be made in the Will
mington and B0ndgwine Cemetery.
Mr. Allmon was at one time mem
Der cf the firm OF FIRST & Allmon, car
rage builders, whose factory Was To-.
Gated at Seventh and ship.ey streets,
where the Wonderland Theatre now
stands. Two children survive, Miss
MARTHA and George 5. Anmon, EN-.
ployed at the Diamond Car Spring
Company.
Evening journal., 1899-01-12
AN EARIY rrRn-

Fire broke out at 22O O'Clock this
morning in the rear Of the residence OF
Rev, j. r. Waters, No. $40 Madison
street. The flames spread 10 No. s4S
occcupied by Mrs. LOwber, and did con
damage. An a,am was SEM
I'm from box No. 2S, Ninth and Madi-
son streets, and the district engines
quickly extinguished the blaze. Los,
on the household goods Of Rev. MI
Waters was $500; loss on Mrs
Dowbers property. $3.50; insurance
S75. The cause Of the FIRE Is suppose
TO have been floor board near tn
kitchen stove in No. SAC taking fire.