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I 1 11 I i I i i DAY I FIFTH TEAK. DAVBNPOBT, IOWA, FKIDAY, JANUARY 10. 1800. DEEP 1 could be made use of on the noble locks by supplying the water neces- MERITEU PRAISE. A.

P. M'GUIRKl TALKS INTEREST INULY ON THE: SUBJECT. Diuns and KffecMve OretfgLug for niisslsftlppi Klvor Improve- Chicago UrJiinajre Canal a 1'ioce of "Work--The Great ices--Gnivostou Hixrbor--Scuttle Harbor--Another Proposed Canal. THE LEADER for some time past has endeavored to interest its readers river at our doors. SEATTLE HABBOK.

"The people Seattle" said Mr. McGuirk, "have expended $7,000,000 on the improvement of tbe waterway leading to Lake Washington. This leads fresh water from the lake into Seattle harbor, making it one of the best in the world and doing away with barnacles, which greatly retard 'the speed, and destroy the hulls of the merchant ships of the coast. A PROPOSED CANAL. 'The proposed canal from Lake eary to effect the level requisite, not water from an existing body and leave ay much there as before.

''This is the trouble with the draiu- From 'A and business men generally iu the Erie to the Ohio river is appropos to celebration of Wateiway Day which the matter at hand. By this water- will occur next Monday. The sub- way the ores mined on Lake Superior ject of the matter to bo discussed on may be.directly transported to the i i 4 i 4 4 1 that occasion is one of vital importance to the people of the communit Poaosylvania coal fields, thereby less- ing the cost of copper, steel and iron, and directly interests the people of Moreover, tho Heunepin canal will the entire region drained by the Mississippi and its tributaries. The business men of St. Louis are inter- enable us to reach the eastern markets by way of this proposed canal, which in turn will connect us with Source Xor a Local Inatltu- tion.

The Davenport Academy of age canal. In the course of ten Sciences has received merited praise years it will materially affect Lako in the last issue of the Popular Michigan, Mr. Wheeler, besides Science In substance it looking after this matter of feeders is says: busy in the establishment oi a shorter ''The Davenport Academy of the canal and will probably Natural Sciences has just received a obviate by this abbreviation of the legacv of fen thousand dollars. route the number of locks. Mr.

Wisely the gilt "is" made a "Peroia- Fraucis thinks they will be reduced nent Publication The Aead- from one to three, which ought to in- emy has already published five vol- SCHOOL, OF NURSES. i-Socond Lecture to be GIvcu on Friday. Dr. Braunlich will deliver the second lecture at the school of nurses at Mercy hospital on Friday next, the first was delivered by Dr. Cantwell jast Monday.

Dr. Cantwell's lecture was an introductory one and treated in a general way of the duties of nurses. His topics are hygene crease the importance of the project unies of proceedings aud a single vol- by of its directness of route jume in progress, and the consequent rapid transfer Among any valuable papers in these facilities. volumes the entomological studies Speaking of coal Mr. Francis said; of Mr.

J. D. Putnam and the archo- contageous and he will deliver his se to, i lecture on Monday of next week. i A 31ATTESOX. At Galeaburg- last Saturday afternoon occurred the death of Asa Mat- tesou, aged 59 years.

The cauee of his death was a complication of diseases aggravated by typhoid pneumonia of but a week's duration. The disceaeed was well known in Davenport being at tbe head oC the Purington Pavirjg Brick company, a busi- ASSOCIATED CHARITIES. ANHUAL MEETING HELD LAST Oilicors Chosen Tnr Ute Knouing One of Most I Uoiipvolunt Societies and its Work. Guud Monday night at Industrial homo business sagacity, oo extonsivo with his enterprise. Mr.

Matteson Dr, Braualich's lectures will be I was bora near Berwick, Warren "Theee three cities annually consume in. the neighborhood oi 75,000 bushels of coal. Since the LaSallo jeological discussions oi' Dr. quharson ere notable. upon the subjects of malaria medicine and the deeeases of children.

His first lecture will likewise be introductory in its nature giving a Far- comprehensive Idea of the subjects Through the exchanges of its pro- ested In the proposed methods for 1 the great Mississippi and Missouri river improvement aud have already rivers, giving us a system of water- named a committee to draught a ways unparnlelled by any country on memoijal to congress on the subject, the globe. Senator Quay, of Peaa- The Business Men's association of tlie ro Davenport no doubt will follow their posad canal aud, since he is a power example in the near future, and arc I'm legislative circles, we may hope to coal is practically shut out by the, ceedings the Academy has acquired oven now working shoulder to shoulder with other like associations in the matter of deep waterways. River men particularly are keenly see the necessary appropriations made and the work soon under war." Mr. McGuirk is enthusiastic on the (subject of deep waterways and alive to the necessity of deeper said a great many good things which I 1 I 1. I.

A L. channels and its consequent rapid shipping facilities, With these facts view A. P. McGuirk was seen and requested to talk upon tho of Mississippi river and other waterway improvements. Mr.

McOuirk is an authority on iho subject of deep waterways, and what he has to say upon ihut point always of more than Interest. "On the matter of wing replied Mr. M-Guirk to ii question asked him upon tho subject, "You may say I am greatly iu favor of these, if such a would insure a greater depth of channel. Dredging is always needed to remove whioh are continuity i i their locations. The bar at Clinton neces- ooutinual attention.

In a locality where rocks are found, us iu the rapids, they must be cut and removed by machinery, "I certainly think that the ma of "the Upper Mississippi Kivar Imprm-emont Bureau is pered by a serious lack of funds to carry ou their work. A larger appropriation is needed. The traiiic ou the its rnaay tributaries demands the attention of md 1 hope that measures will be taken to enable the bureau to effect solid and substantial improvements on our grand river." "I do not think portable jetties aro at all necessary. Althougn 1 hare not given that subject any particular attention, 1 am inclined to believe that by a system of wing dams, and efficient dredge boats, together with an appropriation ample to carry on such work aud the necessary machinery to do it with, a waterway will be afforded second to none in the ''The Chicago drainage canal" -continued Mr. McGuirk'" 1 is a notable example of efficient work.

The dredges iised there are the best pattern available, and if such couM be made use of on the Mississippi river work the results would show themselves within a year." "This Drainage canal has increased the lake level six feefc three inches, carrying thither 600,000 cubic feet of water daily. 7 Byway of illustrating the benefits of a system of wing dams. Mr. McGuirk kindly cited the following instances without commenting upon thorn, these speaking for themselves: THS GREAT LAKES. "The Lake Erie dam was more than necessary.

The winds used to blow the water off the rocks which were a great nuisance to traffic in that locality, TJais was entirely done away with by the building of a dam without dredging to any great extent. In the history of harbors the depth vanes annually from 10 inches to 1 foot by accretions which can only be remedied by either dredging of the building of dams to direct the water into other channels. "Tho Lime Kiln ridge at Detroit was deepened from 12 to IS feet at a cost of $300, OCU making a magnificent harbor. The St. Clair flats' on Canadian terri tory 'were also deepened 3 feet or more, Iu that locality 1 or "2 feet makes a terrific difference owing to the nature of tbe which the name impies." The benefits of the above improvements are apoarent in the fact that the great markets Manitoba find direct shipping, with but one trans shipping at Buffalo, via tho great lakes aud Quebec to the ocean.

GALVESTON HARBOR. "To illustrate further" said Mr, McGuirk, "The increase of depth in Galveston harbor this year is 9 feet 9 inches over the groat bar On June 18th of last year the Ida went over tho bar, drawing 18.6 feet of water, an ipcresse of 3.3 feet ove prior The TVnitonia crossed the bar heretofore with 2,100 bales oi cotton leas than now, surely an object lesftou for shippers. This improvement was solely by effective urt tig- ing and a system of damn such as Tin; LKADER may publish at anotner date. Ho will be heart and soul in tho celebration of Waterway day next and will have something to say on that occasion which will be of interest to everyone concerned in tho improvement of the great watc-rway courses of the country. There can he no doubt that the American people have become thoroughly awakened to tbe importance ol waterways large and small, i have beeu talked about for yottrs aud which are now begin- i to lake constructive ehapo.

The celebration of Waterway clay on next Tuesday ought to arouse the people of this vicinity to tho importance of tho Hennepin canal. This canal ia looked upon by Davenport era their canal, and it is highly iuipor- tant and necessary that the citizens of this city should be able to discourse largely and acurately upon what so nearly concern them. With this end in view a LEA.DSH representative asked Engineer Chan. high railroad tariff, and is far superior to the Cable product, the canal will be able to supply the LaSslie article at the cost of Cable coal. The freight rate is au present $1.25 per ton; this will be cheapened by JiQ cents if not more by canal making a saving in these three cities alone of per annum.

This is surely an advantage the canal will give us, aud ought to interest our manufactures accordingly in asking for the necessary appropriation, "This item is one among many such as lumber, hard wood, not to speak of the products of tho fanner and general manufacturing sbip- a valuable library composing some fifty thousand books and pamphlets. The last paper published by the of which he will treat. There are eleven nurses at the hospital now taking these lectures. of ihese are sisters of Chanty aud five are lay women. There room for one more of the latter at the Academy was a seventy-two pagG hospital, as arrangements have been summary of the Archeology of Iowa, made for sis: of each.

Lasfc Monday by Prof. Frederick Sturr. there were in all fifteen iu attendance ness man of strict integrity and of was held tbo imnual meeting of tho Associated Charities at the Industrial Relief building in this city. This is the ninth annual meeting of tho organization and during its existence it has done much For tho temporary relief of the poor. This is the i a object of the organization, it seeks out those who are in immediate need and gives them a helping baud, placing theui there in a way where, if necessary, they can get further relief from other sources.

county, 111., Oct. 1837. He took up. the legal profession upon hia graduation, but iinally abandoned it ia 175 to engage in tho various business enterprises which have since demanded his attention. Ho is survived by his widow, three sous and a daughter, all grown to manhood and womanhood.

The Academy is now organizing a at the lecture. a i I 1 i i i THE GUARDIANS papers lately i rnents." In a series of published Mr. Francis speaking of the objection to the slowness of canal transportation ovur lhat of railroads: "By tho canal this coal could be brought here. 750 tons at a load aud iii'teen or twenty loads a day if necessary, at fifty cents per ton. It uould not come as quickly, but it would get here just the same.

The same thing may be generally said alout any of tho slow freights, "Let it be understood, once for all, this cuual cau in no sense ccusidered a competitor of the ads. The best paying railroads in this country are those- which parallel tbe great carrying and transportation companies of the lakes. The lake marine carry tho heavy freights, grain, ore, coal, iron, lumber, while the railroads lake tho 1 Frauds to gives his views on the im- i i ctive1 together portauee of the Heuuepia canal. which hc, graciously did. Keplying to a question upon the subject Mr.

Francis said: "Tht-ro seeim to be too much vaguonoss aud generality of ideas regarding ihe gaat across the river. For instance: Jt is generally accepted that the Henno- pin cttual will be of great benefit commercially to Davenpost and the ueighboriag west, as we shall ba able to fcp our grain to Chicago al very much reduced rales and bring our coal back ver much cheaper than tj rail; that cougress should see to it that the work oi construction not stop, and general ideas this kind. "The main object of Waterway day is to obtain an adequate appropriation for the canal. This cannot be too much insisted upon just at this lime, because tho appropriation will be difficult to obtain owing to the'na- tional linance. which is at a low fc ebb.

The now bond issue may affect this matter somewhat, but insistence is necessary nevertheless. About are required for the completion of the work, and this sum is asked for in installments of 51,000,000 a year for five years. This is a small sum compared to the appropriation asked for by the projectors of the Erie canal. They attach great importance to that canal and think the amount of the work. This shows the importance they attach to a small canal.

"The Erie canal is only nine feet deep, the Hennepiii will bo seven feet. "This canal is designed as a cut-oil develop the Mr. Francis is sorry that he cannot be ia attendance at the AYaterway way celebration next Tuesday, to the fact that he his compelled to go to Xesv York to attend the En gmeirs' convention thew next week, lie is however deeply interested in the matter to be discussed on that day, and seconds THE LEADER iu its efforts to awaken an interest among the enterprising citizens of Davenport in the great project and the means of completing it, which will be the subject of that celebration. The people of the eily ought to lend their best efforts in aid of the appropriation and make day a notable event in the history cheeaaaL A determined agitation vriii result iu much good. Tablic buildings can wait until government is well able to make the appropriations necessary but THE LEADER thinks the money needed for tke Waterway already begun Is an imperative necessity and should receive the favorable attention of congress.

OFFICERS ELECTED. the Davenport Improvement Company. The West Davenport Improvement company elected its officers for the ensuing year as follows: President George T. Baker, Vice President-- L. Ochs.

Secretary T. A. Murphy, Treasurer E. S. Carl.

This fully organizes the company for work. In conversation with Vice President Ochs he said that he hardl Lft J-fcJ ULM ifcj A A I 1 1 1 or short route from the upper Miss- hoa 8. ht Dy 8ctlve rk W0uld be I J-V T- J-X Wl ft issippi to Lake Michigan ia counec- done by the company before sprin CP A I arj.l^I^k^C*U J.4^ i I A 1 1 I tion with tho present existing water However, this may be it is certainly lines, or with improved routes of th mGatt TMPortant companies 1 L-. ta. greater capacity than have been con templated for years.

The existing water route ia; Michigan canal, 97 miles to LaSalle. that has been formed so far as the interests of this city are concerned in some time. That this city is in need of a manufacturing district is evident to all and that its chances for advancement as a manufacturing cen- rtJ i r-1 I I I A 2d. Illinois river from La Salle to tot are more than doubled by such a 1 1 TMj )uAat 8SM PP imer 2ffl company is a matter of congratulation on the part of every person interested in this city's welfare. We will look forward now to the building of the lower bridge and the completion of the Hennepin canal with cago at Bridgeport to the mouth of 1 eagerness though from the present miles.

3d. Mouth of Illinois river to Kock river, via the Mississippi river, 287.iaile8. The present water route from Chi- Rock river is as shown 607 milos. while the Hennepia's route will be appearance of things and unless our people bestir themselves the latter from Lakis Michigan by water only event is a long way in the future. 183 miles, saving a distance of 419 inilfs over the existing water courses.

"The shortness of the route is also filed for probate; He bequeaths therefore an important mattor 3 not to ta his wife all his personal property The will of Claus Schwarz was overlooked by our people," and the homestead, a farm of VF Mr. Francis also gave THE LEADER! nine acres. To his two sons he gives some important items in connection I two farms, one of seventy-nine acres, i tbecanni. On the question i and another of 160 aero 3 to be feeders Mr. Francis impresses tho ne- divided between them.

Peter ceseity of avoiding the chief fault which ISchwans, brother oftha deceased is is apparent in the construction of the I appointed executor without bond. Drainage canal. The feeder I Nicholas Beech aud Emit cellar which is designed to lift a boat ftt the I aro tho witnesses. comprehensive archaeological survey of mat state (Iowa) which if fully carried our, be one of tne most important archeological enterprises ever undertaken in this country. The Academy is now working for a permanent fund of $50,000 for tho better equipment of its work.

With its creditable past and its worthy present it in ay well hope for success in increasing tht 1 funds necessary to insure a brilliant 1 The members of academy here proud to received gratelu-1 notice from 50 hip authority as the Popular i-3 Monthly. Their work is one which J. G. Dutcher, Dougherty. Of the in This IVercle.

Tho Scott county board of supervisors met at the court house Monday afternoon. Keury Korn was seated iu place of supervisor Stolteuborg who retires. T. -I. was elected chairman.

Yesterday the following standing committees were appointed for the coming year: Poor and insane--Heurv Karri. P. a Burmeister, E. J. Dougherty, were closed and their cfiicials fol lowed the body to Us last resting p.Uiee.

SMITH. Ljdia A. Suiilh, relict of Dr. Smith, who died 501119 years ago passed avvuy last Sunday afternoon at the residence of her daughter Anna 00-1: East Fourteenth street. Tho immediate cause of her death was a paralytic stroke- received a short time ago.

She is survived her daughter A a two ijrothora residing 1 in ColutubuH. Ohio, tho other in New York and a sister in Nebraska, The a which private was held Monday tho rcnuiiiis sent to Walkiris, this mornin be thoroughly appreciated those of the present and of generations us a reminder of the generous labors of the past. The academy is a veritublo store house of historical information deeply iiiter- esliug to every visitor, and notably cue of tho monumental institutions of the citv. Bridge and Highway--T. J.

Glyiiu. lor interment. rarru--E. Korn, T. Poor House aud Douchortv, Honrv Glyun.

Criminal and Court Burmeiister, J. G. Dutcher, Henrv -t Ivoru. A i Honoris from up the river stato that at 10 a in Tuesday morning a row- occurred at the Gilbert-own sehool- houso which wakened things up in that sedate village. A party named was struck in the face by a paper ball blown through a tube by one of the boys in tbe schoolroom; he arose and called upon the guilty party to step forward aud settle the matter.

The entire school arose and a laughable battle ensued. Kicks aud cults were evenly distributed, ugly words were spoken and a general peppery time was had. At iast reports everything 1 was serene, but the teacher was compelled to close the school for the day. County 0nices and Buildings--J. G.

Dutcher, P. Burmeister T. J. Glyun. Tho reports of the various county officers were filed with the board, tho treasurer's report showing a healthy state tho eountv's nuances.

An Monday night at the residence, Eighth street, of (he deceased occurred, death.of Merman Pohlumnn tho well known brick maker whose business is located on. Marnuotte street. The cause of Mr, Pohlmann's was pnenrnoniaa and enteritis- He was taken sick about tbrea weeks Ai the time it, was thought that he hud nothing- more than ti attack of the grip but complications set in aud medical aid in iho ear: board bv a committee consisting of L. Marks aud J. H.

Sears to which of port had been referred tho pot Henry the East notarv on tbe homestead that he XAK.K NOT.ICK. "Take the advantage of a home market. We want all the hcgs, cattle and sheep in cur immediate vicinity, and uo farmer can airord to sell his stock before seeing us. Parties wishing to ship from Blue Grass, Buffalo, Eldridge, Donahue, Long Grove, or any nearby shipping point can make arrangements with us to take their hogs ID. We can always pav from fifteen to twenty cents more w- than the shipper for all kinds of stock.

We will prove this to you by your getting: their price and making us a call. We will gladly write you, telephone you, or give you any information that you desire regarding the market. We are slaughtering hundreds of hogs every week, have been dealing with the Scott County farmers for two years, and in that lime have never had one complaint regarding the treatment received; do not let the shipper rob VQU. We will add to" the first farmer's check who weighs his hogs before he comes to us and finds that they aro not weighed correctly at our scales. Come to us and get the shippers profit PACKING- PROVISION Co.

purchased with the proceeds of a government pension. The commission reported that it could not find any warrant in the laws allowing them to exempt tho petitioner from taxes, or to refund taxes already paid. Overseer of the poor J. Schmidt presented his December report, showing that there had been 172 applications for relief, that 1,100 bushels of coal, and $1-13 in money were given to the needy, together with the usual amount of food and clothing necessary in the cold weather. Four persons were sent to Mercy hospital for treatment, aud four to tbe poor house.

was paid to the Mercy hospital for treatment of the insane and $213.82 to the same institution for the care of the sick. Medical assistance was rendered to fifty-two patients at the hospital. Deputy Henry Ivuehl was again reappointed deputy sheriff of Scott County. The board today awarded the building contracts of all the Abridges of Scott county to the Clinton Bridge and Iron company. The funeral services were hold al It would be hard to estimate the his late residence in Galesburg, at amount of good this organization has 2:30 Monday afternoon, HTM auccaiplished iu the past.

Its eili- cieut secretary, Miss Nettie F. Howard, in constantly on the lookout for those iu distress, and when a case of destitution is reported she Is iirst person upon tbe ground and immediately givca tbe matter her attention. This i.s a feature of tho work that is not so generally understood. There is no red tape about it. If there is need of assistance, a assistance is immediately forthcoming.

Last meeting was well attended by the active members oi' the society. The nominatingeotninit- of tho reported the vii.ig as the c-iiicers and committees i I F. Yieo President --Mrs. K. Si-aetary--Mrs-.

Xtniio Howard. I 1 i reiiHiirer--J. II. uass. Executive CommiMoB---M.

ij. M. L. Mark-, Mrs. F.

1'ock, C. Hayward, Mits Sudlow. S. i a Mrs, T. Kiroher.

J. F. Lardnor, Capt. Los Financial Committee--W. C.

Hay- E. Liudnny, II. T. T. Miller, Thomas Visitation Committee--Mrs.

Nettle F. a i a Employment Committee Capt. Lou Hryson, Mrs. Nettie Howard. Council--S.

Bryant, Capt. Lou Drynon, Louis Dr. J. P. Crawford, Mrs.

Walter Chambers, C. A. Franc-is Mr. aud Mrs. Jos.

Froslich. J. IT. Haas. C.

Tho.s. HalligaB, Rev. A. G. W.

Kerkor, Mrs, T. lurcher, T. C. Loronzpii. Mr.s.

J. F. Lurdoer, Ralph Lindsay. MHJ. M.

L. Jobu L. Mason, E. i 1 Miller, Frank Xauk-r, Mrs. R.

H. Nosbit, Chas. Mrs, F. Peek, Mr. and.

worse until tho end came. Mr. Fohlmaun was bora Davenport Aug. 2-1, and i therefore in his thirty-first rear. Ho pubhc a 8 rehef from (fa Tbe will of Michael O'Dea was filed for probate in the clerk office, After the payment of all just debts, he bequeaths all his real or personal property to his wife.

Mary O'Dea upon condition that she doss not- remarry, in which case it reverts to his children. His wife is appointed executrix without bond. William 0. Schmidt and G-eo. M.

Schmidt are witnesses to the instrument. FLORISTS TheTri-City Florists club met for their annual election at Library hall yesterday afternoon. The old officers were re-elected as follows: President-- Wesley Green. Vice President--- Charles Danacher. Kecording Secretary A.

W. Vander Veer. Corresponding Secretary Mrs, L.Bills. Treasurer J. H.

Harrison, Wesley Green, the president, read his annual address, which the society ordered printed in all the papers devoted to The river at St Louis marked 8,5 on the guage yesterday. The ice has sapp eared from tha channel alto- ther. GILBERT GLEANINGS. Mr. A.Treftz gave a party to his many friends New Years eve at the residence of Mr.

Thomas Smith. Refreshments were served, excellent music, dancing and a general good time was the order of the evening, and the new year was well broken into ere the usual good byes were said, the Seibengarten brothers furnished tho Watkins is gelling better and his many friends are glad fco know Jas. Kuehl has been quite sick but is much better Fred Kohl is smiling these days, No wonder. A Sue boy was presented him a few days and Herman Schroeder entertained their friends at their apartments Saturday evening, a good old-fashioned time was had by all present. The boys know how to do it, and never do anything by halves.

--Mr. Plummer has got the Florida fever. We hope, however, he may get better soon, as we should dislike to lose so good a advent of the new year brought with it a fine little girl at the home of Mr. William Rice, and he is about the happiest man at present in our Downs has toin down the house on bis proparty, formerly the old Put- uum residence. Another of the land marks of Gilbert Seiben- garten is building an addition to the house he purchased last year of three rooms.

It will add much to the general appejiraace of the property. JCFDGE, January 1896. the highly respected brick maker, on Marquette street from whom the deceased learned his trade, lie continued in the einplov of hia father until about two years ago when he his business oror to his tivo Herman and Henry. Since then tho business has been known under the firm name of Pohlmauu Bros, Tha deceased was a hard working young man and paid close attention to his business He was held iu the highest esteem by all who knew him as honest and straightforward in all matters. Re drew around him a wide circle of friends who with his bereaved family mourn his death.

Deceased is survived by his wife Mrs. Elizabeth PohhuaEii and four children, Herman Bernard, aged (, Bertha Otilda, aged Rosa Mary. aged 3, and Charles Theodore, aged 12 months. Besides he is also survived bv his father aud mother, three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Brusch, Mrs.

John H. Otten. Mrs. John Reese, and three brothers, Henry, Frank and John, all residing ia this city. The funeral was Jheld Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St.

Joseph's church. Interment in Holy Family cemeterv. Mrs. H. F.

Petpraeu, H. F. SeiilVrt, E. M. Sharon, Henrv Techenliu.

Mrs. Chas. Yx'hltaker-, Mrs. Rosa "WoodiuaiiSGc. The report was unanimously adopted.

The following resolution was then ofl'ored and unauiinoufeiy adopted WHEREAS, S. P. Bryant, our retiring president, has expressed a wish that another person be elected to perform those duties he performed so ably for eight years, almost from the com- raeucenieut of our organization, thcro- foro; Subscribe for Weekly LEADER, the Davenport The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Peclienschneider occurred Tuesday at' Plain View in this county. The deceased had reached the age of 85 years.

She was a native of Germany and came to this country in 1SG2. Her husband passed away in 1871. Six children, forty-five grandchildren and twenty-one 'great-grandchildren survive her. Guatav Donald delivered the funeral ovation. Interment was at Flairr View cemetery, CLAUSSEX, Henry Claussen died at Mercy Hospital Thursday, 67 years.

Deceased was bora iu Germany aud cauie to this country about twenty- five years ago. His death was caused by dropsy superinduced by senility. The funeral be private. WOHL5NBEHG. At 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon occurred the death of Nicholas Wohlenberg, of diphtheria, at the home of his parents, Mr.

aud Mrs Wohlenberg, after, an illness of three days. The lad wus a promising youth of 12 jears and hia death is 'a great shock to his parents. The funeral, which will be private, will occur tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment at the West Davenport cemetery. E. A.

Shaw of Atlantic is iu the city. Ha was accompanied by hia daughter. Mi Lulu who fans entered St. Katharine's for the emuing year. hat the sincere thanks of this association aro due and are hereby tendered to S.

P. Bryant for the untiring zeal manifested in his ever readiness to do any and all -work pertaining to his office for the good ofoxir cause; also for tho courteous kindness, ability, discretion and. dig- city with which he has presided over ail our meetings eo. that now a shadow of discord has ever appeared or ever been present in our feelings, and that we view with pride cur advancement in the eyes of the public acd our greater efficiency brought about during hia administration. The thanks of Ihe society was also extended to all co-cpertiag societies, and especially the Ladies Industrial Relief society, Ladies' Catholic union, Woman's Relief corps, Hebrew Benevolent society, churches and private individuals Tor the help they bave given during the jast year.

iloadaay was the Fifty-seventh anniversary of the "Big Wind" of which swept the whole island on tho night of January 6, J339. It commenced sbout o'clock in the evening, the clay being Sunday and the storm that followed caused tremendous loss of property and considerable loss of life. It is stili fresh ia the memory of a good many old Irish people in Davenport, and there have, been from time to time many disputes event. about the real date of This is tho correct one. IMPORTANT Tuesday the "papers were made out in the transfer of the Christiri Fullmer place through Administrator Charles Like to C.

W. This place is located in Princeton township and consists of acres beat land in that neck of the The price paid for the place was $7,492.50, or $45 an acre; This is one of the most important transfers inafle; in that part of the country for some i time. Tho transfer was made through J. A. Hanley, Mr.

lake's; r. I AI.