The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-04-12
MISS DEUEL. DEAD.

Iowa CITY. Ia, April 12.-At half past
II to-day, Miss Hattie Deuel., whose
remarkable feats have already made her
famous, died. Last night her friends and
relatives were at her bedside and moment
arily expecting her death. Her pulse this
morning was imperceptible and her respir
atiens 35 to the minute. She has not
drank any water for the last "a hours, it
seeming TO make her sick, and when she
last drank she complained of nausea. Even
this morning she evincad considerable
strength and was able to communicate to
ker friends by means of her fingers and
q stick. She even reached out and opened
a small drawer in q bureau which stood
near the bed. She was asked If she was
not hungry and did not want something to
eat. but answered in the negative to both
questions, She had lain in semi coma
tose condition all night, but this morning
her mental powers were clear and unaffec-
ted and she seemed to fully comprehend
oil that was going on about, Her last
moments were very peaceful and surround
ed by the friends and relatives who had
done SO much for her she sank into ever
lasting sleep.
THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. April ia
prominent official. one who enjoys the con
fidence of the President, said to-day that
he believes the nomination of Judge
Robertson would be withdraw, and at his
own request. The President attaches
great importance to the petition of several
thousand merchats of New York city, re-
questing that General Merritt be retained
as collector until his term expires, and he
is quoted as saying thatshe believed their
wishes should not be disregarded. In the
event of Judge Robertson's nominaticn q
being withdrawn, it is believed he will get
an important foreign appointment.
Senator Edmunds appeared in the
senate to day. He is greatly improved in
health. and gained seven or eight pounds
during his stay in North Carolina. His
special trouble. bronchitis, has entirely
disappeared,
The senate bids fair to be left without
quorum on account of Senators making
pairs land leaving the city. But thirty
nlne-a bare quorum-responded to their
names to day. Senator Call made long
dry speech, which was listened to by but
fewssenators.
Secretary Lincoln leaves for Chicago to
day to be absent week.
Secretary Blaine is at his desk to day,
apparently in good health He is over
run with Office seekers.
AUSTRIAN FLOODS.
VIENNA, April 12.-The foods in
Hungary have increased and the water
has soaked and undermined the dykes,
which are giving way. The latest news
from Gedin is. that the outer dykes is. in
danger, and 1000 men are at work
STRENGTHENING it. IF the outer dyke fails,
the whole country to the dyke. which i'm
mediateIy surrounds the town will be
flooded, and high wind would probably
drive waves over the dykes and cause a
great catastrophe.
NEW YORK STOCKS.
New YoRK, April e Stocks opened
firm and in in some cases fraction higher
but speculation soon became weak and
decline of to was recorded, IN which
the Canada Southern, Union Pacific. Del.
Lock d w. and Michigan Central was
most prominent. Dealings more active
than for some time past
THE STORM
MILFORD. Pa, April IA heavy snow
storm Is raging here. Forrest fires will be
checked. Snow and hail has been falling
since 6 o'clock.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, April Il ~ A heavy
snow storm prevails along Hudson. Sev-
erai inches of snow have already fsilen.
YORKTOWN CENTENNIAL.
WASHINGTON. April 12.-The Presi-
dent will aeliver an address at the York
toHn Centennial.
BOOTH WILL RETURN.
LONDON, April IL Edwin Booth will
probably cancel his engagement and return
to America with his wife.
OLD SETTLERS DEAD.
CHICAGO. April II Two old settlers oil
Chicago have passed away Mark Bean.
bren, who came here in 1926 and achieved
great tame rs tavern keeper, died this