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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-16

erected. The buildings are Chinese.
very pleasant and occupy only a small
portion of the large property. Two
plans are under way first being to
build substantial buildings in foreign
style. as the school grows. and keep
it Methodist. A later plan has been
considered, in which all. the missions
will unite in building a college in a
central location, thus making a much
larger and better school than any one
denomination could maintain. The
scheme for government is planned in
very good and practical way.
Lest some may have an idea that
these mission schools are small, and
not worthy the name college. | might
mention a recent event, which may
have appeared in the church papers
before this, though not seen by all
your readers At commencement this
year, at our Marking university the
Vicoroy conferred official degrees on
| all members of the graduating class,
and all who have graduated from the
| institution previously. This degree is
| the same as given to students passing
| the government examinations for the
degree emitting them TO hold official
position. This is the first instance OF
| the kind in China. and is a distinct
mark of value of the school.
| Last Wednesday. June Z, occurred
the great dragon festival. 1t was ten
years ago on the same occasion that
the anti-fOreign riot took place in
| which all mission property was des-
/ troyed and burned, and the foreigners
barely escaped with their lives. y GUS
tom of the festival was the throwing of
green plums, and these were thrown
over the wall of the Canadian mission,
then some of the crowd, tyou can
| hardly imagine a Chinese mob on a
| feast day., got into a quarrel with the
gateman (they already had out evil
reports about the foreigners, and hated
them) so ON it went The gate was
broken in and the excited mob made
havoc of all they found inside. This
was the afternoon before the festival
and next day the other missions were
destroyed
Liberated Ducks.
i This year the demonstration took
the form of liberating ducks on the
river near the east gaze, anu CATCHING
. them, as plum throwing is not a!
/. lowed. If, as no doubt many did think
there was thought that this was this
tenth anniversary of the riot, there
; was nothing to show it, All was quie
in the city.
Yesterday We had the pleasure of {
. visit 10 the arsenal Mr.. Key, who wai
one of the more than one hundred
students sent 10 America in 1874, ant
who had charge of a Chinese eXhi?i
last year at ST Louis, is in charge o
one of the departments and showed III
through the entire plant We wer
surprised on entering TO find larg
dining table spread for us and we wer'
served with tea, coffee, cakes, frui
. etc. Wine and cigars were starte'
> around, but Mr.. Key knew our tastes
> so they were removed. Mr.. Key is
Yale man, and speaks English ffuently
The chief work of the arsenal !
!. coming copper 10 and 20 cash pieces
. They cannot keep up with the demand
; Silver coming machines are at presen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-16

officials are endeavoring 10 raise the
necessary money among their own PEG
pie. They have now in this city large
group OF new buildings-"the railway
depot" it is dubbed by the foreigners
for Offices. etc, and are clearing away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-16

other buildings around the place. OF
course, many OF the laboring class hate
the idea of a railway. but very many
people begin TO see the need, along
with their other desire for things for
eign. RAYMOND c. KICKER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-16

On this same street of great learn
ing. is the Methodist college recently
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
Inspiration, at 10 TO IN Betting,
Easily Won.
~ TIE ,HMoNr I.ylNT
Defeated JOnqulI, Favcrite. by Four
Lcngths-Gamc Cock Took Meadow.
brook Hunters stcepIechasc by
Thrce.ouartcrs of Length.
tDy Associated prcss..

NEW YORK, May 5.-Inspirution. at
10 To ] in the betting, easily won the
Larclimont stakes at Belmont Park to-
day, defeating the favoritc, ,Ionquil, by
four length. Game Cock won the
Mcadowbrooli hunters stcepleclase, in
driving finish. Ivy thrce-quarters of Il
length.
Summary:
First, q IL furlongs)
won; Little b.. second; Sidney T..
third. Time, :53 20.
Second, CO furlong;, slraightJ-Old
England, won; Jerry c., second; Nep
tunus, third. Time. 1:12 is.
Third, (tho Larchmonl, z furlongs
straighD-Inspiration, won; JonQuil
second; Sinister third. Time, / :2G rs
Fourth, thalf mile, straight )4Vcri
best, won: Cassandra, second; Gala
bash, third. Time, al.
Fifth. tthc Meadowbrook hunters
| stceplcchasc, about two milcs)-Gam,
Cock, won; Snuff. second; Palagonian
third Time, 1880 2-5.
Sixth, (sclling, one milc)-Jane IIol
ly, won; Gold Dome, second; Orc
third. Time, :i3.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06

Making closh connection for All
points Sonth. Traihs leave Norfolk
i:Q6 q. N. Daily; local to Danyille sno
intermediate stations. Arrive Dan
Vile at 5:25 p. NJ, connecting with
through Pullman trains to Jackson
VILE, Durham, Atlanta, Now Orleans
Memphis. Knoxville, Asheviile and
intermediate points.
':05 n. m. Daily; local to CIsrkRville
Durham and intermediate 6tationp
Arrive Durham 6:35 D. NJ.
6:25 p. IN. Daily; fast train for ali
points South and WeBt, carrying
through Pullman sleeper to Char
lotte, making close connection with
through Pullman trains for Column
bia. Savannah, Augusta, Jackson
Vile, Atlanta Now Orleans, Birmlng
ham, Memphis. Chattanooga, Knox
Vile and Asheville.
S:25 p. M. Daily, except Sunday; foi
Durham ard intermediate points
Trains arrive Norfolk 1885 q. m, 6:3t
p. NJ.
Southern Railway DlnIg Car sery
'ce on ali through trains inrlvalled In
avery appointment.
City Ticket OHlce, No. 95 Granb,
'treet (Montlccllo Hotcil. Norfolk. Va
u. b. SPENCER, General Manager.
w. H. TAYLOE, G. +. A..
Washington, d. G.
". w. CROXTO}. Pass. Agent
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
. INV s FN0iio|k&Ne

Schedule In Effect Nov. 81, 1904.
TAO q. m.-Chicago Express for the
West daily. Buffet Parlor Car Norfolk
% Lynchburg and lloanol1e. Pullman
Sleeper to Columbus and Cincinnati
9:25 n. m.-"Ocean Shore Limited"
daily for Richmond, and daily except
Sunday for Washington. Stops only
at Suffolk, Waverly, Petersburg. Con
meets with Roanoke express leaving
Petersburg 1:45 p. m. for Lynchburs
Roanoke and intermediate stations.
1880 p. m.-Richmond Limited foi
Richmond and Washington. Stops
only at Suffolk, Waverly and Peters
burg.
7:40 p. m.--Now Orleans Short Line,
Tor Petersburg, Lynchburg and South.
west. Sleeper Norfolk to Pulaski and
Lynchburg to Memphis and New Or
loans. Cafe cars.
Pullman sleeper Roanoke to Colun
bus. Cafe cars.
Trains arrive at Norfolk daily Sac
l. M, 1890 r. M. and $40 D. N. and
1880 p. m.
Tickets and ell Information at City
ONCE, I'll Main street, next to q. 8
Custom House. and ut Station.
w. 10. HAZLEWOOD,
Pass. Agt., Norfolk, va.
W. 3. BEFILL. G. p. A.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Co.'s steamship Limos for Boston,
Providence and Raltlrunre

Merchants and Miners Transportation
Co.'s steamship Limos for Boston,
Providence and Baltimore.
Leave Newport News. via Norfolk.
Tor Boaton ovcry Tuesday. Wednee
lay, Friday aud Sunday. Leaves for
Providence every Monday, ThuradnJ
aud Saturday, sailing from Norfolk Al
Sp. m.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily. except TueHdsy and Wednesday.
at = p, M. connecting for Washington,
Philadelphia and New York.
Faro to Baltimore. one WY, $500;
round trip. $500, including staterourp
berth. Accommodations and cuisine
nncqualcd.
Freight and passengers taken for all
points North and South. Htoamerp
leave Baltimore. foot OF Long dock.
daily, promptly mt 6 p. m.
Only limo running Sunday steamer
hctwecn Newport News and baltimore.
For furthor information apply TO
L. C. SAUNDERS, Agent.
Newport News. Va.
W. T. TURNER, G.. P. A.
J. G. WHITNEY. A. d. STEBBINs
I'd V.-P. & 7. N. Gent Mgr.
General Office. baltimore Nd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06

FARE-Flrst-class. one way, $500,
meals and Statcroom berth included
Ronnd trip. limit thirty days, 1880.
SteerRgo, without Subsistence, IS.
Tickets on sale at. g. & o. RaiIaey
Ticket Of1ce
,i NIGHT LINE BETWEEN
NEWPORT NEWS AND RICHMOND.
Steamers Brandon and Berkeley leave
Pier "a" $3.50 eyory evening, pRsBen.
gers only.
Steamer Hampton will leave Pier "A
daily, except Sunday, at 2 q. m. going
to Norfolk, and at p m. going to
Smithfleld. Steamer Accomac will
leave Pier A daily, except Sunday, at
. a. M. going to Smithheld, and about
2:30 p. m. going to Norfolk
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted ut Pier 8. II
All business between Newport News,
Norfolk, Smithneld and local points
transacted at Pier A, foot OF Twenty,
fifth street.
M. d. CROWE.L. Gen. Agt.
II. p. Walker, vicePres. & Traf. Mgr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
Baltimore Produce Market.

BALTIMORE. hid, May Flour
Quiet, unchanged
Wheat-Easicr; spot contract, "a IL
@3-4; May, "a l-2@3-4: Southern by
sample. 7fW941-2.
Corn Firm; spot, 80 S-s@1-2; South
ern white corn. 49@52 ii.
oats-Firmer; No. 2 white. &c LAO
81.
Rye-Dull; No. Western, SIS asked
Steady, fancy imitation, "a
@25; fancy creamery, 27@2S.
EgGs-Firm; unchanged, II.
Cheese-Firm, unchanged
Sugar-Firm, unchanged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
New York Money Market

NEW YORK, May 5-Money on
call. easier, ! 1908 per cent closing
bid,s1 IL offered at l 81 time money
steady and dull; sixty days ninety
days and six months, :, 1-2 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 3-4@4 per
cent; sterling exchange closed firm
with actual business in bankers bills
at 4SG.55D4SG60 for demand and at
4Sd.50MfSd.55 for sixty day bills; post
ed rates. iS5@1-2 and 4S7@1-2; com
mcrcial bills. 1854 l-i@3,S: bar silver.
sc rs; Mexican dollars, Al 1-2.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
fsmgg Scenic Rouse
@s$si gS wtc the West.

1 hour end 60 minutes to Richmond.
Schedule In Eject Jan. IL, 1905.
LEAVE NEWPORT NEWS:
7:40 q. m, except Sunday, Local to
Richmond. Connects for Lynchburg,
Lexington, Va, and Clifton Forge;
except Sunday for Roaney and Ea-
mont. Leaves Fort Monroe 10 q.
~; Phoebus, 7:13 a. H.: Hampton.
7:l8 q. N.
1910 o. m. Daily Fast Train to Rich.
mond (stopping only at Williams
burg), arrives Richmond HAS q. m.
connecting with "St. Louis Special"
leaving p. m. with Pullman for Gin
cinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago;
and Pullman service for st. Louis aud
Louisville. Buffet Parlor e, .Hs'
Poiut to Richmond -
Fort Monroe, sac y. : Jyo1i,
9:48 n. m.
5:25 p. In. Daily Fast Tratu for Rich
mond (stoppinE only ii WiliisiDe-
burg), arrives Richmond 1900 .. III.
Connecting with F. F. ". leaving
10:45 p. NJ, carrying Pullman Sleep
leaves Fort Monroe, 4:h5 p. m.;
Fhoohus, 4:68 p. M, and Hampton,
5:03 y. m.
$40 p. m. except Sunday, stops ut
local stations on Peninsr's- connects
ut Richmond with H. r. Limited.
TRAINS ARRIVE FROM RICHMOND
$3.50 r, m. Except Sundty); 10: 30 q.
m. daily; $3.50 p. M. daily, and
7:20 y, m. (oxcept Sunday.
Steamer Virginia loavos 7:40 q. M,
except Sunday; 1885 y. m, daily;
6:35 p. m, daily, for Norfolk and
Portsmouth.
Agent, Newport News, Va, for the low
eat rates by any possible route To the
West and GIouthweat
w. o. WARTHEN, Dist. Pass ACT.
! III. w. FULLER. Gen. Pass. Agt
c. Fl. DOYLE, General Manager.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
Market Free From Urgent Pres
sure TO Ilquldate.
DECIDED CHANGE IN TEMPE 1
Marked Falling Off in Demand at the
Higher Lowell Of PrIces-No lmpor.
tant Changes In News Bearing on
Valued.
Try Associated Presp.)

NEW YORK, May 5-The stock
market was free today from the pres.
sure of urgent liquidation which broke
prices yesterday and recovered vigor.
ously something more than the losses
OF the day before. but there was a
very marked falling off in the demand
at the higher level of prices, the dull
ness of tho trading showing an in
crease. There was no important change
III the news bearing on values, but
there was decided change in the
temper shown in It's Interpretation.
The attitude towards Reading affords
an Illustration. Yesterday the stock
was sold on account of the news of the
distribution of part OF Lake Shores
treasury holdings, as there was sup
posed to be a wcll-informcd view that
the price had advanced unwarrantedly.
Today it was urged that the fact that
this considerable supply had been mar
kcted without preventing the great
rise in the stock was evidence on the
absorptive power or the market for its
intrinsic strength. Yesterdays fears
OF conflict at the Union Pacific spe.
cial stockholders meeting over the
proposed issue Of sl00O00,OOO of pre-.
ferred stock were converted today into
professed hopes of an extraction at
that meeting of special benefit to stock
holders.
Bonds were firm. Total sales, par
value, S2,b0O,OO0. United States bonds
were all UNCHANGED on cal
Total sales stocks, 1000 shares.
ClOsipu >rfcoe.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
New York Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Spot cotton
closed steady, 10 points higher; mid
ding upIands. 7a5; middling gulf, $40;
sales. 2.725 bales.
Futures opened very firm: May. TAT;
June. 730 bid; July. 7df: Aug. 743;
Sent. TSP; Oct, 76l; Dec, 7G9; Jan.
773; March, 7S4.
Futures closed steady; June. 7i0;
July, 7i9: Aug, 753; Sept. 760; Oct.
767; Nov, I'll; Dec. ZIG; Jan. ISL /.
Feb, ISL; March, 730.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
NORFOLK G. WASHINGTON STEAN,
CHIP COMPANY.

NSVs OIN q WRSrIHN. On kkk.
SHIP COMPANY.
The new and powerful Iron Palace
Steamers Newport News, Washington
and Norfolk Will leave daily az follows:
Northbound.
Leave Portsmouth, foot OF
North street .......... g:esp m
Leave Norfolk, foot of Wa
ter street ............. $500 o m
Leave Old Point Comfort. 1898 p m
Arrive in Washington. 2:o0 . m
Arrive In Philadelphia
Pom. Il. r.. se16: go q N
Arrive in Philadelphia, b.
& 0. II. r.. .ss11: IL n IN
Arrive la New York, Penn.
R; n. ...:....:......... s.1:1s a m
arrive In New York, B. &
O. r. R. .......... s'1:sb D m
Southbound.
LIZ. New York, Penn. R. r. 1910 p m
IN. Now York, B.&O. II. r. 1900 . m
Lv. Philadelphia. Penn. R.
R. ;;::...... 1890. s:1s p No
Lv. Philadelphia, D. 6 o.
r. X. ................. 2:e7 pm
AT. Washington, Penn. r.
Z. ............. $40 p m
AR. Washington, B. & o.
r. r. .................. .ss: 90 p m
i4y. Washington ......... s6:30p m
ar. Old Point Comfort.... 1890 a N
Ar. Norfolk .............. $500 q m
Ar. Portsmouth ......... $3.50 m
sDally. ''Daily, except Sunday.
The trip down tho historic Potomac
river and Chesapeake Bay on the ele-
giant steamers Of this company Is I'm.
surpassed. Tine steamers are compar.
atlvely new, having been built in 1891
and are fittcd up In the most luxuriant
manner, with electric lights, call boil
and steam heat In each room. Tho Ia.
bles arc supplied with every dolicacy
OF the season from the markets OF
Washington and Norfolk. For tickets
reservation of statorooms and fnrthea
Information apply to IRWIN TUCKER
Ticket Agent, Pill Washington Ave.
Newport Nows. Va, or to d. J. CAL
I,AHAN. Agent, Norfolk. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06

Flour, easy; No. spring wheat, 92@
90; No. 3, $1,000; No. 2 red. 90N1-2p
% "a; No. 2 corn, 4S 1-2: No. 2 yellow,
so IA; No. oats, % 7-S@31 1-2; No.
white. 32@32 ga; No. white. 500
81 1-2; No. rye, 7O@73; good feeding
barley. 36@40; fair to choice mailing,
44@47; No. flax seed, 1876; No. [
Northwestern, 1879; prime timothy
seed, 300; mess pork, per bbl., 12056D
1910; lard, per 100 lbs. 715@7l7 1-2:
short ribs, (loosc). 70O6D712; short
clear sides (boxcd), 7OO@712; whisky,
basis of high wines, 1913; clover, con.
tract grade, 1900.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
When Looklnu for a Homo

Sec the nice residences we have for
sale on such easy terms. We have
thom In all styles and prices and loca
lions. Let us know what you want.
Nclms, Marye, Boycnton G. Chaplin.
investment bonds. 4-30-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, May 5.-I9xcellrnt, wealth
er conditions for the growth OF the new
crop formed The primary cause of Il
weak wheat market here today. Al
the close July wheat was off Is cent
Corn and oats arc up II. Provisions
are IL Ia cents higher.
The leading futures ranged as fol
lows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06

Connections daily at Southern Pines
with all trains for Pinehurnt, N. c., 20
minutes by Electric Cars.
Connections Mt Jacksonville and Tam.
pa for all Florida East Coast Points.
Cuba and Porto Rico.
Connections at New Orleans for all
points In Texas, Mexico and California.
No. 90 arrives at Portsmouth daily
at 1850 a. m.
No, 3s arrives at Portsmouth daily
at $3.50 p. m.
=. W. BROWN, JR,
Pass. Agent, Cor. Main and qrsuby
gts., New Aslsntlo Hotel Building,
Norfolk. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06

Change in schedule N. & A. r. Co.
Pine Beach Route. Effective Sunday
May z, 1905. 56-2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
TRANSPORTATION GUIDE.

". Newport NewsI
IT. Norfolk .....I $50 a mi S:3O u II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
DAD DOMINION LIME
DAILY SERVICE

DAILY SERVICE
FOR NIcW YoRx-From
CoE,pany's Wharf. Nor
folk. every week day, at
700 y. N.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06
A Bird i'm the Hand

Is worth two In the bush," 30 don't ruI
around trying TO find finer whistles
gins, brandles or table wines than you
can find here, and waste valuable
time. You will never be able to match
olir choice velvcty whiskios or our fine
gins and brandics no matter where
you 60 and you will always ind our
prices reasonable.
We also supply the family trade with
bottled beer, delivered anywhere In
tho CITY
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-06

The Row and powerful Iron Palace
Steamers Newport News, Washington
and Norfolk Will leave daily az follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
thing akin to a hitch in the peace pro
ceedings actually had occurred.
TOURING IN FARM WAGON.
New York Woman to Start Novel Trip
at Burlington.

Burlington, June 14.--Airs, John Mar
tin and Miss Bessie Wilson 6 New York
arrived in this city yesterday afternoon
on the steamer Vermont With them
came a pair OF large draft horses and
a roomy farm work wagon, fitted with
a canvas canopy top. In this outfit and
with a party of friends the two ladies
viii tour the State of Vermont, New
Hampshire and then work their way
to Canada, boarding steamer at Mont
real for Europe The driver, G. Hickey
of Kcene, \. r., win then return with
the team, to Westport, where it is owned
At the rear OF the wagon is hitched
a larpe box which will conveniently car
ry all the baggage needed and inside
are eight long cushions, which run the
whole length of the wagon. In this
way they will leisurely traverse the
country, taking photographs ard sket-
ches OF the various scenes along the
way. In few days other parties from
New York will join, among them being
Millionaire Stokes and his wife of New
York Mrs. Martin and Miss Wilson
stopped at the Van Ness House last
evening
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
SUPERINTENDENT BRUCE.
Granite Cutters Journal Says Several
Good Words for Him


After a strenuous career covering sew
eral years as an official OF our union
cred his connection with our union, ow-
being employed at the banker. Brother
Fred Bruce has for the time being sev-
cred his connection with out union, ow-
ing to accepting the position of street
commissioner of Barre, VT. Those who
know Fred personally, believe that BY
the same activity being displayed in his
position as has been Characteristic OF
him as representative Of our union,
he viii make an excellent public official
He carries with him into his new posi-
tion the good will of all his associates.
and be the time when it may, he will
be welcomed back as an active member
of our union when he gets ready 10 do
so. He held the position of organizer
through very troublesome time in the
history of our trade in the Green Noun
tain State, and either in that capacity
or looking for labor legislation at the
capital OF that state, he left signs Of
progress which will be boon to his
fellow workmen and trade unionists
generally in that state. The city of
Barre has gained an aggressive man and
Il militant trade unionist in the new
Commissioners, and young granite cut
ters can well, as members of our union,
endeaYor to emulate Fred's career as
an honored member Of our organization.
Granite Cutters Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14

PESSIMISTIC FEELING.
Washington Not So Sure About Peace
Negotiations.

Washington, June IA note OF
lessimism was descefnable last night in
the tone of the discussion OF the ne.
gotiations for peace in the Far East.
80 far as IS ascertainable at this time,
no permanent ground exists for The
supposition that she negotiations are
not proceeding favorably. It is real
ized In both government and diplomatic
quarters, that until the two betligerents,
actually are brought together on q COM
mon basis of understanding the possibil-
ity of a hitch must be taken into ac-
count.
Among members of the diplomatic
corps the formal response of The Rus
sian government to the Presidents ap-
peal for cessation of hostili,ies was
received with keen interest. It was
made the subject of conference at the
White House yesterday between the
President and Minister Takahira. The
details of the conference were not dis
closed but last night Minister Takahira
intimated strongly that the negotia-
tions We're proceeding smoothly. In order
diplomatic quarters it was suggested
that possibly i too optimistic view of
the situation generally was being taken,
This idea. coupled with call of M.
Jusseriand, the French ambassador, al
the White House last night led to the
runlor, extensively circulated, that some
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-06-14
A MYSTERY SOLVED.
Why Water Tears Out George Gray's
Lawn on Washington Street.

Quite a little curiosity was aroused
last spring when SO much water was
coming down Washington street, by the
stream which came out the side of
George Gray's lawn back of the Spauld-
ing school. During the shower last even
ing the water again came out through
the lawn. This morning Supt. of Streets
Bruce solved the matter after some Dig
ging. When the old Rugg hotel stood
on the lot, drain ran from the build
ing to the Washington street surface
sewer, running, apparently, up hill; or
at least, it ran in a southerly direction
under one corner of Mr. Gray's lawn
into the surface sewer on Washington
street. When the hotel was removed
and the lot graded down, this drain
was cut off at just about the point
where the water comes through, and
whenever there is heavy rain and
the sewer fills to overhowing it works
its way through this drain and out
through the lawn.
Supt. Bruce has cut out the drain
50 the overflow will not occur again.