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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Max F. Bahnseu deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed
executrix OF the last will and tesla
uent OF Max i. BahnSen, late OF the
county OF Rock Island. state OF Illinois
deceased. hereby gives notice that she will
appear before the county court of Rock
island county, At the county court room. in
the city OF Rock Island. at the July
term, on the first Monday In July next
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend Tor the purpose OF having the same ad-
Justed- All persons Indebted 70 said estate
are requested To make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 9Th day OF May, A. ID. 1899.
LUCK <. BAHNsEN. Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
A Straight Tip.

"You had better not go boating with
sister, " said Tommy to his sisters beau
why not, Tommy"
Cause 1 heard her say she intend
ed to throw you overheard soon. st.
Louis Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31

KH Rs. JOHN WALLET, Of Jefferson,
tVH Wis, than whom none is more highly
esteemed or widely known, writes.
In 1880 had n severe attacl; of LaGrippe
ana at the end Of four months, in spite of al
physicians, friends and goed nursing could
DO my lungs heart and nervous system were
SO completely wrecked, my life was de-
SPARED of, my friends giving me up. I could
only sleep by the use OF opiates. My lungs
ana heart panied me terribly and my cough
was most aggravatinG. / could not lie fl
ore position but a short time and not on my
FIt side at all. Ny husband brought me
Dr. Miles Nervine and Heart Cure and 1 be-
gan taking them. When 1 had taken half
bottle OF each was much Better and contin-
ulng persistently took about 4 dozen bot
ties and was COmDlotelv rrsfored m healtb 70
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
Local Market.

Local Market.
Spring Lamb-s2. 5O9s3 30 per head.
Sheep -+cfJ55zc-
Cora-35a5.S5c.
Oats-.1bI3ic.
hay-Timothy. 81; Wild, E.5OGss
Straw-Si5lWS5
PotatOeS-fHc.
RutierLChcice to fair, I5c; fresh CT eamcry
lSc.
EggS-i1c.
Chickens-Spring. &c per pound.
DuCks-5c per pound
Turkeys-Live. 10c per pound.
Cosi-SOft. I0c-
Cat'Ie- Butchers pay for corn fed steers,
4zce65c; cows and heifers, 3lcf14c:. calves,
5cs16c.
Hogs. % s360.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31

- tCA3A llltIGA
the surprise Of all"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Bool. on dis
eases of the Ia art and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICAl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Burlington.
f;aRsSt5|
lEiI!iE8'

South. West and North. Colonlsts, cheap
tickets now
south. West and North.-Homeseckers,
June To -.
Hayward, wIs.-Round Lake, season.
Kansas City.-Modern Woodmcn. June ? to ..
Los Angeles, Cai.-National Educational As
sOciItion, June - to July 9.
Buffalo. ~. Y.-Noblcs of the Mystic Shrine
June II. l. and 10.
1T. Louis, Mo.-ProtectIvc Order OF EIlss,
June ~ and -.
DetGoIt, Naturalization E-deayor, july 3.
I and >
Richmond. Na.-Bap;ist YOung People
Union. July 10. 10 and L.
Cheap round trip tickets for the various sum
mrr resorts Including Hot Springs. - ID are ON
sale during the season Excellent ba>S and
mu>calougc fishing reported at found and I.oSt
lakes. near Hayward Denver snd Pacific ser
vice j. unsurpassed For rates and addition
al Information cal on OF apply To
ii. ID. MACK, Phone NJ. j. YoUNG1
j. p. \. 1871 * 11SO. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31

The Post says this morning: Cen
eral Otis has informed the war depart
ment that he Will be satisfied if the
army under his command is kept at a
maximum of 10000. The president will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-31

Wants to Know How Many Men the Gen
eral in Command at Manila Needs
Press Dispatches Representing aScarcity
of Men Declared Unreliable by the
Washington Post-Recovery of Captain
TiIIey's Body-Decoration Day Exercises
at Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
WOMEN LEAVE THE COURTROOM.

One of the prisoners arraigned before Magistrate
Kudlich in the Morrisania Court yesterday. which
was the last day OF his session in that Court.
John Fullerton. twenty-eight years old. who lives
in Brown Place. Fullerton arraigned a
complaint, charging him with indecency. made by
Mamie Blood. a young woman living at No. i,
Brown Place While one Of the witnesses was testi-
fying Magistrate Kudlich requested him TO stop
speaking and said See how quiet everything Is
now. See how the women lean forward When
ever there IL anything filthy and pestilent in a
courtroom the women are all ears. How shameful!
Il d.sgusts me -
The Magistrate then addressing the witness. said
II IL were a burglary robbery you could not
hear Yourself think above the clatter OF their
tongues When the Magistrate ceased speaking
several Of the arose and left the courtroom.
IL was thought that his remarks displeased them.
and that they left the courtroom at once In hopes
Of making known their dispeasure~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
THE STORM CONTINUES IN TEAAS.
MUCH DAMAGE 10 RAILROADS AND TO THE
COTTON CROP.

MICH DAMAGE 10 RAILROADS AND TO THE
COTTON CROP.
Austin Tex June 2.-An South. west ano zen
,rai Texas has to-day been visited by terrinc ram
storms which have practically tied up all inc
railroads in this portion Of the State The MIS-
sourl. Kansas and Texas and the Houston ana
Texas Central are the principal sufferers num-
hey Of bridges on both roads have been "asheu
ewav MANY hundreds Of acres OF farming iand IN
Southern Texas are under water tonight ana
much cotton will be badly damaged The interna-
+tonal and Great Northern Railroad has suftereo
Considerable damage Several bridges have peeh
event away and all trains entering this city are
from ten to eighteen hours late.
Houston. Tex, June q (speciaD-The storm con-
times and reports Of damage are stu coming III
Al Oekhurst the Columbia Lumber Company ios'
20 no worth of property. At BRENNAN train ser
,,ca &c abandoned and lowlands are SUBMERGED
A, sealv there is a big washout on the santa re-
The Brazos River has risen twenty feet al lieinp
.tead The streets are all running rivers. HOUSES
cd mills are greatly damaged. The loss TO the
oo,,or cron is heavy Around Columbus fruit trees
ore blown down and crops are ruined AT K'ch-
rnond and Rosenberg the crops are totally dS-
ot,ov.d At Edna the railroad is badly wasned ana
80 cotton crop ruined. The loss 10 thS G:op -.
Tnvas will figure among the millions. Al "Sa IN
the storm was the worst IN sixty year LAt,a5 Ca
vile the Missouri, Texas and Kansas hslioaN 10
cd washed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
A KISSING BUGS" BITE, MAYBE.

Robert Leiborwitz "a years old tailor OF W.
go osborn-st Brooklyn. was taken TO bene'uo
Hospital last night, suffering from blood poisoiii"S
and having head swollen 10 almost twice the nor
nal size. The went into the country ias'
Tuesday for few hours rest. and. lying GOWN Oh
the grass. he slept. While enjoying his rest he was
bitten by what ne thinks one OF the FAMOUS
kissing bugs" He paid attention 10 the bite al
first. When II grew continually worse he became
alarmed. and yesterday went TO his family pny
stefan, DR.. Miller al Pennsylvania and AtIanuc
ayes, Brooklyn, and asked his advice. Dr. Miier
charge OF the case
DR.. Benedicts diagnosis was not at all certain
last night. he said Leiborwtz had undoubtedly
been bitten, but whether by one OF the muca-
talked-of kissing bugs" some poisonous reptile
he not prepared 10 say He thinks he can
save the tailors life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
THE BOARD OF ESTIMATES DOINGS.

The Board of Estimate held long and peaceful
meeting yesterday morning. All the resolutions
presented were passed by unanimous vote. includ-
ing critcisng the Municipal Council These
appropriations made: For the payment Of the
awards in the Colonial Park matter In the Twelfth
Ward. slab OH %: for the Dewey celebration $780,
0Co for the expenses salaries etc. Of the Commits
sioner OF Records Of Kings County 5000 for ad-
dtions TO Schools Nos So SO and 70. of Brooklyn.
1855 to the State prison authorities for desks
ard chairs furnished to the schools 1884. and for
the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. $4,000
The sum OF 10000 appropriate ted for the con-
structon of a covered dumping dock. after Street
Cleaning Commissioner Mccartney had explained
by model the value OF the process he had
devised. Mr.. Whalen asked II the idea was
patented and Mr.. Mccartney said he ready
to present II TO the city OF New-York
The Controller authorized to sell revenue
bonds for $4,000 to pay the claims OF the volunteer
hremen of Richmond Borough. Like authority was
given to him In the matter OF 800 900 for the ad-
mnistration building of the Department OF Cor
rectlon: $4,000 was appropriated for the making OF
maps of the city OF NewYork for exhibition at the
Paris Exposition. and S2,92i for alterations in
tain firehouses.
resolution that The Controller be authorized to
sell $3.50. S. revenue bonds TO redeem that
amount OF assessment bonds for which the city is
liable was. at the suggestion OF President Guggen-
heimer, referred TO him for consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
CROKER MADE FIRE CHIEF.
THE Boss's NEPHEW PROMOTED TO
BONNER'S PLACE.

Fire Commissioner Scannell yesterday afternoon
in pursuance OF the provisions Of secdon '2s OF
Chapter 37s OF the Laws OF 1897 promoted Edward
F. Croker TO oe Chief OF the Fire Department. at a
salary OF $1,000 year Croker has been acting
chief since Chief Bonner retired on May l.
Chief OF Battalion William Duane was promoted
TO the position OF Deputy Chief Of the Department.
to take the place Of Chief Croker Acting Battalion
Chief James J. Mccarthy was promoted TO CHIEF OF
Battalion and assigned 10 the Fourth Battalion.
Captain Frank J. Duff. of Engine Company No. o..
o. Brooklyn. was made Chief of the Twenty-frst
Battalion.
Chief Mccarthy is the holder OF the Stevenson
medal for efficiency and he in command or
Engine Company No ! when that company made a
record in the Fire Department.
Chic: Croker is nephew Of Richard CROKER.
At The time Of the retirement or Chief Bonner IL
believed by many members OF the Fire De
partment that Mr. Bonner had been practically
forced Into retirement TO make room for Richard
Cookers nephew. 1t said that before Mr..
Croker went TO Europe he had the assurance that
his relative would be advanced to the command
OF the uniformed force OF the department. Mr..
Croker Fire Commissioner some years ago
and helped to start his nephew up the ladder In
the department Edward F. Croker has had good
record fire fighter exhibiting both courage and
ability an officer in the department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
RUMORED MANHATTAN EXTENSION.

The Manhattan Railway Company. II was r.
ported yesterday. is contemplating an extension OF
its system to within short distance OF Fordham
with the probability Of further extensions in the
near future to the territory lying north OF Ford
ham. Within the last two weeks the company has
acquired nearly one hundred and twenty lots along
the easterly side Of Third-ave. beginning 80 feet
north OF One-hundred-and-seventy -nlnth-st. and
running in a northerly and easterly direction to
point several feet north Of the junction OF Quarry
Road and Northumberland eighty f1rst-st. This
tract Of land IT is said is TO be used as terminal
by the company. The price estimated to have been
paid for the land is between 100000 and 1000.
Residents of the Twenty-fOurth Ward have long
been urging the company TO extend It's service
Alfred Skitt, the vice-presdent and general SUI
perntendent and others connected with the com
pany who were yesterday, refused 10 discuss
the report that they may build extensions Of their
lines or TO say 10 what purposes they propose to
put the land which has Just been bought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
THE ERIE'S NEW ALLIANCE.
A WORKING AGREEMENT MADE WITH THE DEL
AWARE AND HUDSON

Honesdale Penn. June 29.-The Erie and the
Delaware and Hudson Railroad companies have
reached a working agreement. The Delaware and
Hudson will begin Immediately to build road
over the Moosey Mountains. from Waymart TO
Carbondale The Erie and the Delaware and Hud-
son roads were Joined at Honesdale this week and
to-day President ELEPHANT and Vice-President
Young came from New-York the Erie Rail-
road and the first TO ride over the Joined sec
ton OF the two roads They announced that a
union station for the two companies will be built
in Honesdale Immediately. and that the Delaware
and Hudson coal Will be run to tidewater over the
Erie road. The road between Honesdale and Way
mart will be Strengthened and Shepherds Crook
will be replaced by a swtchback. The grade from
Carbonate 10 Farview Is about fifty feet 70 the
mile Vlce-Presldent Young could give no informa-
tlon as 10 the future OF the abandoned Delaware
and Hudson Canal He said that II had passed
entirely out OF the hands of the company, and in
his opinion nothing would be done with IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
SOFT-COAL CIVILIZATIONS.

Pittsburg report says that capital estimated -
amount in The aggregate 10 s10O.0oooo Is said 10
be behind two important movements 10 rehaoitate
the soft-coal trade in the Pittsburg region ina
alI-ran and those employing water transportation
are understood he separated into groups In map
ping out the reform plans.
The negotiations for consolidation OF all the oper-
ating coal mines in the Monongahela Valley ana
all the coal transportation companies in the ONO
and Mississippi valleys, under the name OF the
Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Conn
pany II was reported yesterday in Wall Street.
have practically been completed. The new com.
pany il is said has been financed in Pittsburg ana
will have capital Of $50 90 90 of which 10000 :
600 will be per cent non-cumulative preferrsd
stock and 900 common stock. and in addt-
ton there will be issued S10oo0.000 OF hfty-yeer
per cent gold bonds The property 10 be taken
by the corporation lies principally in
Pittsburg and elsewhere in Pennsylvania, but large
interests will also be secured in West Virginia,
Ohio Kentucky. Tennessee and Louisiana.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
BANKRUPT NOT FREED FROM ALIMONY.

Judge Brown in the United States District Cour;
Yesterday handed down a decision denying the APP
pncation Of counsel for Andrew Anderson Tor an
order staying proceeding the part Of Anderson's
divorced wife In the New-York State Supreme
Court TO recover arrears OF alimony pending the
result Of bankruptcy proceedings in the Federal
Court Anderson filed petition in bankruptcy on
Jure : placing his liabilities at about $500 or
thie sum s346 said to be due his divorced wife
on arrears Of alimony and $1,000 named as the
e,nount due or 10 become due her for alimony az
the rate o. q so a year for forty years go
Judge Browns decision is as follows: IN my
on,nion a liability 10 pay alimony would not DC re-
leased bv a discharge In bankruptcy. and no stay
sLould therefore be granted on its enforcement eX-
cent where a preference is sought upon assets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
COUNCIL WHACKED AGAIN.
! POINTED RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE
BOARD OF ESTIMATE

Another drubbng for the City Council on ac-
count of its obnoxious behavior in holding up bond
issues, intended In some resolutions which
were passed by the Board OF Estimate and APP
portonment yesterday In the Mayors Office The
Council two weeks ago declined to pass the resou-
ton TO authorize the issue OF bonds for $4,000 for
improvements in the Croton watershed and asked
the Board OF Estimate and Apportonment TO pre-
pare another resolution to authorize the issue of
bonds for the exact sum needed to pay for work
already performed. The Board OF Estimate and
Apportionment yesterday passed resolutions pre-
pared by the Controller declining 20 comply with
the Councils request and continuing:
II the action requested by the Council should be
taken, II would indicate that II was the sense OF
funds should be provided only to the extent Of said
existing liability. and no provision made for the
lie necessity affecting the health and comfort Of
every citizen OF the boroughs OF Manhattan and
without interruption for twenty-eigh years.
the same Opinion now as it was eight months ago
when It's action this bond issue was first taken,
the interests sS Of the city The Board regrets that
the long delay Of the Council has already resulted
m vice ID b he sPa Of
Supply. and hereby requests the Council TO take
speedy action which will enable the interrupted
work in question to be renewed as the public In
Be ii Furthermore resolved. That the attention of
the Council be called 10 the following facts:
The resolution of the Council adopted June 20,
given the Council said proposed issue OF bonds
that contained in letter OF the Controller TO
the Commissioner OF Water Supply. transmitted 10
sad Council by the Mayor at its meeting held June
G. 1899
This allegation would be unimportant If true and
II becomes important only because wholly untrue.
II is the duty OF the members Of the Council:
quite much OF the Board OF Estimate and
Apportionment TO acquaint themselves with the de-
tails OF the public business brought before them for
official action For this purpose committees exist,
whose duty It is TO elicit such information. by cor
respondence r otherwise and. II necessary by re-
quiring the attendance OF any head Of department
subordinate of the city government
In this instance. however, a full explanation OF
the purposes OF the proposed issue was hrst printed
in the official minutes Of the Board OF Estimate and
Apportionment for the meeting held October 81,
1885 and subsequently letter Of the Commissioner
Of Water Supply. dated October 10. 1898 containing
such information, transmitted to the Council.
which letter appears In the minutes Of that Board
for the meeting held April T. 1899 on page o. ana
is again printed in said minutes for the meeting OF
April %. 1899. page 25.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
MAGNET DRAWS STEEL FROM EYE.
NOVEL AND SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL OPERA
TON AT EYE AND EAR HOSPITAL

The operation Of extracting piece OF steer tro"
the eyeball OF injured workman without the use
OF a surgeons knife successfully accomplished
at the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital the other
day by means Of a big electric magnet. which ore"
out the steel with invisible forceps The DIT OK
steel was imbedded in the eyeball so deeply that
Il could not be seen. and the ncision IL maze hao
closed behind IT, but had not had time 10 gro"
together When the steel first felt the masheuo
attraction Il encountered considerable resistance
from the flesh. through which It was drasseo
slowly and with exquisite pain to the patent INC
instant Il drew clear OF the eyeba II leapeo 70 o
magnet like a fash, and hit 1t with spat' io'
all the world like a grain OF birdshot from gun
II lacerated the eye somewhat In its passage OUT
but not so badly as the knife must nave nohe'
Another good point about the magnet Is that u ''
offending particle is not metal no effect Is pro
duced when the eye approaches the magnet. ln'S
Is a sure method Of diagnosis. so far as IL goes.
At the hospital the new surgical Instrument "~s
shown 10 a Tribune reporter yesterday. IL Is Dat
Of steel two feet long and thick as a mans arm
sharpened TO a point either end. ike ieao-
pencil IL rests on "A high stand. running on -
tors The patient Is seated in cnslr OF idiu ~
az GENERATING table and the magnet is wheeled 70
bis side until OF the sharp ends app ".n-
the eve Gradually Il Is moved nearer ana nee,,.i;
when the begins 10 holler. safe nosp ae
patient who has seen the operation, theh ~. ~
mysterious attraction is established, an unseen
cord is attached to the steel silver, ana 'nrous"
cornea iris retina, aqueous or vltreous nuiuol'
II must come until II leaves the eyeoail aitoge.nrr'
out loss OF sight IS something In which the mashe'
is not concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
PROGRESS IN HATTIAN LOAN.

What one OF the men Interested termed an
amiabe understanding is said 10 have been
reached between the Haytian statesmen who ar
rived here early this week for the purpose OF nego-
tiatinK q 10000 loan and one Of the trust COM
panies OF this city. One member OF the party
stephen La Fontant the Minister Of Finance, sails
-or France tomorrow. but the other members will
remain here until negotiations have been completed
II was said yesterday that there would be no DIM
Guilty in raising the money, providing the Haytian
Government would agree 10 make certain moonca-
lions OF It's laws. The delegates now here hope 10
effect more advantageous commercial relations
with this country and TO that end one OF the party
vii visit Washington soon to confer with the
Haytian representative there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
pACTNG-2:95 CLASs-PURsB S3oV'
HOPE TO RECOVER JEWELS IN CHICAGO.

San Francisco. June 2.-The San Francisco po-
Ice expect the Chicago police TO arrest the thief and
recover s. 900 worth Of diamonds and Jewery stolen
in his city about month ago. Inc ponce nave
received information that the jewels shipped 10
Chicago and were 10 be called for last night by
former porter Of hotel, so request to Watch LOT
the man was sent 10 the Chicago police
The diamonds belong TO Mrs. William r Nho'
rich Boston woman, who was travelling IN the
West with Miss Susan Hale, daughter o. the tev.
DIT Edward Everett Hale From here the uaHeiie1s
went 10 Yosemite Valley. leaving thelr paeeaesy
the Hotel Richelieu In one Of her TRUNKS !nI
Wild left Jewel case containing faHlIy yewe a
valued al s. 6OO In her absence the trunk "as
opened and the Jewels were stolen a. ,ro,,o
stances giving no warning and asking for no ieI-
tiers OF recommendation Detectives Were were Put v9s
his track and il learned that a paChaso "~7
sent 10 Chicago 10 be called for by HIM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-30
WANTS CHICAGO CONNECTIONS.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAY MAKE TRAFFIC AL

SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAY MAKE TRAFFIC ALI
LANCE WITH THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO
Chicago June % (SpeciaD.-The owners OF the
Southern Railway system. the lines of which FORM
network in the fertile districts south OF the ONO
are now negotiating with the reorganizers OF the
Baltimore ard Ohio road with view 10 forging
an ironclad traffic alliance that will enable the
Southern TO operate through passenger and freight
trains between Chicago and all its principal points
in the South, which include the important cities OF
Kentucky Tennessee. the Virginias, the Caro-
linas Alabama, Georgia and Florida. This indi-
Gates that the Southern is trying to break out OF
the Southern field and get It's trains both freight
and passenger, into Northern territory, particular
~ the Chicago district. The interests back OF the
Southern have been figuring for two or three years
either 10 get a line form strong traffc agree
ment that would enable IT TO tap Chicago and bid
for the immense business Of the great clearing
yards In and around this city.