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The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

Louis c. Behman, of Brooklyn. in 1876
| and another young man some years his
senior, went to Philadelphia with all the
funds they had, and hired n saloon near
the Centennial grounds At the close of
the exposition they were little ahead
having sold beer and given small attract
ion in the concert line. After a search they
leased theatre in Brooklyn the firm BEL. g
known as Hyde and Behman, having been
aided by a second hand furniture dealer
The three paid in Sl75 esch. They
bought hundred chairs, had stage built
and number of common wooden benches
constructed The price of admission was
placed at ten cents. They barely existed,
when it was suggested that a little more
capital was required. To this the furni-
ture man refused and consequently was
thrown out of the partnership. Hyde and
Behman continued the business, which
improved so well that the following sea
son they were able to make the old Adams
street market into theatre. In the short
time of three years they bought the build
ing, paying "a large s1m for it. Their
next venture was at the Grand Opera
House, Brooklyn, which property they
now own. They now have secured the
ground upon which the Aquarium now
stands. and in the fall will open 500,
90 theater which they intend building
1t viii be one of the finest variety thea
ters in the country. They have g lease
for FIVE years at rental of $12, 900, with
privilege of renewing al $15, 600 per
year. The building will be of brick,
with stone trimmings, and will have three
entrances on Broadway and Thirtysixth
street FreuRds DAILY.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

Last month the New York Academy of
Medicine adopted resolutions deprecating
the admission of any physicianwho would
not support the old code. 1t seems the
resolutions were put Through by packing
the meeting so to speak. No public not
ice of their presentation was given. 1t
is contrary to the custom of the academy
to discuss such matters at all. On this par
ticular occasion, members known to be
friendly to the code were notified. and
with the majority thus secured the meas
ures were adopted. Commenting on this
form of proceeding, the Medical Neacs of
this city says the profession in the East is
fond of misrepresenting the doings of
Western colleagues as crude. and of insin-
uating that the West lacks tone: But it
thinks that "after this riot in thet meropo-
lis, we feel certain that it can no longer be
the high privilege of any member of the
academy, at least, to point the derisive
finger Westward. We might possibly in
stitute comparisons between it and the
Chicago common council, but the most
turbulent medical meeting ever held in
the West would seem like Sunday
school when compared with this session
of the academy. st Louis Republican.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

Not many years ago handsome young
lady entered the studio of one of the
leading photographers in Madrid to have
her likeness taken. After placing the
lady in position the artist busted himself
with the camera. When all was in read
mess for the operation, what was his
amazement to find, on glancinground.
that his fair customer was holding pistol
to her templel What are you doing?" he
excitedly cried; you will ruin my bus
mess. besides spelling your pretty face. =
Calmly smiled, the lady replied: Il have
not the remodest idea of committing such
piece of barbility, but l may as well tell
you that my sweetheart has deserted me.
and that / want TO send him my likeness
in fais position. intimating to him at the
same time that | shall pull the trigger If
he does not return TO me at oncep The
photogr apher had no difficulty in comply
ing w ith the lady,s wishes, and few
weeks he had the satisfaction of taking
the portraits of young married couple.
Though without the revolver, which the
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
VERMONT.

MONTPELIER, May 21.-At Grafton
Pond, % miles from here on the line of
Montpelier g. Wells River r. r. last Sat
urdav afternoon, there was the most
destructive forest fire ever known in
Vermont, originated by burning brush
about noon and the wind blowing q
gale. The flames swept everything be
fore them, and first burned the depot,
then the waterhouse and four hundred
cords of wood, of the Montpelier &
Wells River railroad, at Grafton Pond,
then swept away the mill property con-
sisting of a large steam mill with sew
erai thousand dollars worth of machin-
ery, one large and several small houses,
occupied by twenty families; store of
over two hundred thousand feet of dress
ed lumber. 400 cords OF bark. several
barrels, SO OK sleds, three car loads of
hay, b freight cars of live stock, and
nearly all the personal property of the
families, Men, women and children
taking refuge on the pond in boats
and on crafts. The mill property was
owned by Alvah l. Baldwin, of
Wells River, Baldwins loss
is estimated at over 100000, small insnr
ance. Families are rendered destitute
some fifteen men, women and children
came here late Saturday night After
burning the mill property the fire passed
along the line of the railroad some three
miles to Peabody station. burning the
depot and all buildings there The
entire territory On both sides of
the track for about six miles
is perfect waste Timber. build
ings and everything burned and the
track destroyed, so that trains were de-
layed twelve hours. The track has been
relaid, and travel is uninterrupted The
loss to the railroad is estimated at over
$4,000. A gang of men saving wood for
the railroad and living in cars at Grafton
Pond station. barely escaped with their lives
John Morse was seriously burned It is
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

There is considerable excitement in
HYDE Park and the Town of Lake CON
cerning what is seemingly an epidemic of
atal cases of puerperal fever and peri
fonitis, most of which can be traced
tdirectly 10 the personal contract of DE-.
Parsons. of Emerald avenue, in town of
Lake. Many persons do not hesitate To
say that DIR. Parsons carries the contagion
Dr. Rauch, of the State Board of Health,
upon learning the facts in the case, adj
dressed a letter TO DR. Parsons advising
that if the things stated We're true he
ought to suspend his practice for the
present in that class of cases. DIR. Parsons
was seen by reporter for this paper at
his residence Saturday, and contented
himself with a general denial Of the facts
as given. and stated that such cases We're
not generally thought to he contagious.
Chicago Inter Ocean
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
General Assembly of Presby.
terian Church at Saratoga.
Extensive Forest Fires.


MILWAUKEE, May 21,-Schooner Lille
E., of Monistel, laden with $50, 900 feet of
lumber, went ashore at late hour to-
night. Her crew of seven men, Capt.
Chas. Brooks in charge, were rescued by
the life saving crew at an early hour this
morning Another large unknown vessel
went ashore five miles south of where
schooner Lille E, was wrecked
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
NEW YORK.

SARATOGA, May 21.-The general as
sembly of the Presbyterian church this
morning appointed a committee headed
by Rev. D. Humphrey, to confer with
the southern general assembly, when a
telegram was read from the southern
assembly of the hope for reunion. The
members arose and joined in singing the
doxology with great enthusiasm
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
lt,wa

DUBUQUE, May 21.-Company A, of
Waukon Drum Corps, left this morning
on special train to attend the national
competitive drill at Nashville, this week.
The striking printers on the Herald and
Times returned to their work at late
hour Saturday night, and things move on
as before
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
FOREIGN LANDS.

LONDON, May 21.-The fund for Par
neil, now amounts to 1900 pounds. 1t
has been decided to keep the subscription
list open until $4,000 pounds is raised.
Several meetings were held in London,
yesterday. at which appeals for subscrip-
tions to the fund were made
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

LIVE STOCK.
HOGs-Receipts 10000; slow; 1oc lower; light
I iods7 81; mixed packing 2017 SIS; heavy pack
ing and shipping, 60tx7 80.
CAfTLE-Receipts 5000; lower; one car fine
exports 10: exports, 40l16 GO; good to choice
shipping, q 05Ge6 rs; common 10 fair, 5 50a6 90;
butchers. = 50q5 IN; stocEers and feeders 5 lo0
25.
GRAIN
WHEAT-Lower; regular / 1lA April; 1 1916
May; / Ii June; 15la July
CORN-LoWcr; 5ILsGh52A cash; 54% April:
54iSGs5T1z June ;511S6o5sl4 duly.
OATS-Lowcr; : cash; ii bid April: 40da4I a
May; 43 bid June 41ss July:
RYE-62n.
HARIsEY.-156a17.
WHISkE4-I IL.
FLAX SEED-1 Al
PoRK-Lower; S19 20 April: SEQ is1l May:
so 175s June $40 12IS July
LARD-Lower; sIi e. April; S11 IS in May:
S12 a2 June; $12 f215 July.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Indications for
the Upper Mississippi valley are; fair
weather, northeasterly winds becoming
variable; stationery or higher temperature
and pressure. Missouri valley: warmer
fair weather, winds shifting to south, east
erly stationery, or lower pressure.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
Buck1en's Arnica SaIve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheam, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands. and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale by
Hartz & Rahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

woods or not; there were several narrow
escapes. Baldwin, proprietor of the mills,
was forced to take refuge in brook run
ming under the railroad and keep i'm
mersed for some time
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
NEW HAMPSHiRE

DoNER. May 21.-The extensive fire in
Hales's Wood, Darlington, is now under
control Loss 100000. Several woods
in this vicinity, near the railroad, took fire
within the past few days. destroying much
timber
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

Emery A. Storrs, of Chicago. is to de-
liver the commencement address at the
State University of Iowa on Monday June
1S
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

Nine Modjeska, Miss Anderson and
Fanny Davenport are exceedingly foud of
horses.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21

Sunset Cox is lectuling through the
south.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
New York Market.
Money-316
GRAIN

WHEAT-No. > red April l 196l1 22x May
22A12 , u; June 247sl 24& July 25I4dl1 26.
CokN-Mixed western spot 6D0165 futures
66lf69&.
OATS.-Western, 50 106.
RYE.-65.
BARLEY.-S5
WHiSKEY.-St IS.
PORK.-Sl9 Esq 10 81
LARD-$II 1915
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
Peoria Market.

CORN-Lower; mixed 53054lz.
OATS-No. white, 42a42I&.
RYE-56K a57.
WHISKY Is.
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, May 21.
WHEAT-Irregular and unsettled; No 1ItS
cash; U53z March; 111a April: 11ss May; l3a p
June. No 3, SO. No 4, 76
CORN-Easier; Sc.
OATS-Dull and lower; IL
RYE--DecliniRg; 81.
BARTEY-Tame: 12ts
The Rock Island Argus., 1883-05-21
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. NAV II
LIVE STOCK
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24
THE GRO WIN PRINCE IN SPAIN,
Most Enthusiastic Reception in Madrid
and the City Brilliantly Illuminated

Most Enthusiastic Reception in Madrid
and the City Brilliantly Illuminated.
MADRID, Nov. 23.-The crown prince of Ger
many arrived at noon. The streets are crowded
and many houses gaily decorated. The weather
splendid. From the depot to the royal palace,
a distance OF two miles, the streets were lined
with shrubs, flowers and Spanish and German
flags. AS the train entered the depot the guard
of honor presented arms and royal salute fred
and the band played the German national
anthem. King Alfonso, wea.ing the uniform of
colonel of the German Uhlans, met
the prince when he alighted from the
train. Besides notable persons, there was pres
ent deputation of German residents, carving
banners. King Alfonso and the prince cordially
embraced and kissed each other, and after a few
minutes talk both entered carriage drawn by
four horses, with postillions and ontriders. and
drove to the palace, escorted by detach-
ment OF royal horse guards. The
prince s smte with Spanish officers and officials
brilliantly uniformed, followed in six car
rlages. All along the route the populace dis
played respectful sympathy. Hats were often
raised In some places and cheers given for
Prince Inpuerto Del Sol. number
OF Germans presented the prince bou-
quet at the palace ex-Queen Isabella and
the lnfanta Isabel and Eulalie welcomed the
'A',toi' "ho was then conducted IN great state
to his apartments. The prince afterward held
reception at which was present the gran
dees of Spain, members of the aristocracy,
ladies in waiting and high court officials. In
the afternoon King Alfonso and the prince drove
on the retired prominade and was greeted with
enthusiastic cheers by large crowds of people.
In the evening the prince and the Spanish royal
family attended the Opera house, Tomorrow
there will be grand military review. The
newspapers generally WalcOme tho viaitors ryli 10
deprecating the alliance between Spain and
Germany
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24
THE POLICE COURT.
a Resume of the Cases Disposed of BY that
August Tribunal Yesterday

A Resume of the Cases Disposed of BY that
/ August Tribunal Yesterday.
The docket was rather light at the police
court yesterday, although there was large
attendance of spectators, interested princi
pally in The case of Charles Loder, charged
with committing an assault on Thomas
Brennan, OF the Arcade hotel. The de-
PENDANT is an actor at Woods theatre and
the assault was made after the performance
| Monday night, Brennan receiving terrible
punishment. The latter appeared in court
| with his face plastered up and he looked
as if he had been monkey
ing around the business end
of mule or circular saw.
The testimony was very unique and it
threw different light on the affair than
was at first reported. 1t appeared that
Brennan had attended the show on the
night named and imbibed too freely of
bug juice, This made him frisky and af-
ter the glims had been doused he entered
the hall way, of the bar room where Mrs.
Loder and some other ladies were having
some refreshments. Going up to Mrs. Lo-
der he attempted to caress her when he
was informed that his presence was not
wanted. Not mindlng the repulse he made
another playful break, and this time
the husband of the lady appeared. He
ordered him to leave, when it is said Bren-
nan drew revolver. Loder then pitched
into him and gave him a trouncing, after
which he was fred out. A large number
of witnesses testified pro and con, the
result being that the defendant was dis
charged
The case of Belle Finnegan, charged
with keeping house of ill-fame, and the
child Mollie Green, who is charged with
being an inmate, but who is in reality a
domestic, was again continued until to-
day.
After Loder had been discharged war
rant was Issued for n. Swanson, in charge
of the saloon at Woods theeter, on the
charge of keeping open after midnight.
The hearing will take place to-day.
F. Kahout, charged with ASSEMBLING one
of his neighbors, was compelled to give |
bonds to keep the peace. 1t was a COM
mon row over Partition fence.
Fred Althern was fined $40 70, obstrucE-
ing street, and VIM. Doyle was assessed |
a similar sum for fighting aud raising a
generally.
A. Kruell is one Of the smart alexis who
travel on their muscle and who boast of
Lne1r ability TO KNOCK EN- out IL one |
round. He WIS put under arrest by OIL
,er Schefer, Thursday night, for being
100 gay on the streets, and he said no
oeeler could run him in If he knew him
Ielf, and he thought he did. Then he
Jumped on the officer and broke away, but
lot being swift enough on bis pins be was
,ollared again He made second break
or liberty when he was fairly snatched
to the tower. Yesterday hs
vas a mllder and wiser man, and during
lis thirty days soiourn at the workhouss
10 will have chance to mediate upon
he vanity of life, and the folly of resist
ng q police officer in particular.
4 domestic named Annie Hackley was |
on the charge of stealing but
81 knife from j. W. Bond. There was
% evidence of guilt and she was dis I
harged.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24


producing 8, soc, 900 marketable brick, 100000
of which were sold to st. Paul parties. AS was
stated in the GLOBE of yesterday the yard is to
be dismantled and the machinery moved to
Wildwood, Wisconsin, where operations will be
on much larger scale. Mr.. Hunt, foreman of
the yard, has shown much skill and Judgment in
his management of the mechanical department.
Yesterday morning as one of Judd Orff's
teams attached to a hack were on their way to
Oak park, a short distance south of the lower
depot the span became frightened and unman-
ageable at the shrieking of a locomotive in the
Omaha yards. At once the animals we on their
mettie and started south at furious rate of
speed. DR.. Marshall, who was driving north
In buggy narrowly escaped collision with the
runa"ays as qua several other persons coming
towards the city. The driver was thrown from
his seata and slightly injured. Covered with
mud and dust he presented forlorn appearance.
At Oak park bridge the fatigued animals were
halted. With the exception of the driver no
damage resulted.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24
SALTWATER GLoBULES.
Saltwater is said to be unusually healthy at tn
present time

Saltwater is said to be unusually healthy at thu
present time.
At Lakeland, Mimi, Nov. %, 1883, by Rev
Thomas McClary, of this city, Miss Isabella E.
Johnson to John Il. Hodgson.
The reported capture of Werner, the escaped
convict, turned out to be premature. Inquiry
at the prison elected the information that 10
reliable intelligence he'd yet been received con-
corning the missing man.
The scamp who burglarized the Farmers
home on Tuesday morning appears to have
covered up his tracks remarkably we'll. No
clu. has yet been obtained that might lead to
the arrest of the guilty party.
statement was made here yesterday 10 the
effect that the First National bank Of this city
had lost money through The dishonesty of their
collector. That gentleman left here short
time ago a visit to certain cities. Such was
the representation he made to some OF his
friends. Since his leaving 1t has been aseer-
tanned that he Is al present at sons point down
the river. The sum taken - not large, beside
the bank Is secured for nearly the whole amount
missing.
As matter OF course Ger ain rules which appear
to be extraordinary ara necessary for the sue
cessfuI government of large school But could
not q school be properly controlled without
compelling small children 10 stand ont OF doors
from fifteen 70 twenty minutes On cold win er's
mornings and not permitted 10 enter the school
building until after the ringing Of the last bell
Some parents are of opinion that this rule
might be discontinued through the giutsr
$ ason without great detrlment to discipline in
the public schools.
b. the closing of the Manufacturing Car com
pany's BRICK yard IA this city between forty and
city men and boys are thrown OFT OF employ
ne1t- Since the commencement Of operations
In May LIST thirteen kills have been barned,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24
LOG AN'S NEMESIS.

Robert i. Lincoln was made a member
of President Garfeld's cabinet as a spe-
cial recognition of Senator John A. Logan.
Garfield was anxious to detach Logan from
the Conkling and brother stalwarts, and to
the better compass his desire he
asked Logan to name a member
of his cabinet. Several names were
under consideration as agreeable to the
Illinois statesman, but Logan was more
inclined to Lincoln than to any of the rest.
With his selfish propensity to look
forward to his own advancement, Garfield
caught at once at the idea of giving Lin
coin the place, and had he not suffered as
sassination at the hands of a disappointed
Republican Office he would have as
ISOLATED Lincoln with himself as the can
didates for 1884. The selection of Lincoln
struck the country curiously, Sand
when the question of his con-
hrmation for the cabinet was
raised and doubt arose as to his con-
hrmation, sagacious Democratic senator
replied, "Thsre is not q member of the
senate possessing courage enough to vote
to reject the son of Abraham Lincoln"
and SO he entered place for which he had
no fitness, and for the bestowment of which
there was no proper reason. AS events have
turned, young Mr.. Lincoln, who only of
the Garfield cabinet remained with Arthur,
has not been able to bank on the reputa-
ton of his great father.
1t is now said Arthur is contem plating
the association with Lincoln, which Gar
field anticipated turning 20 sentimen-
tai account. A rivalry has sprung up be-
tween Logan and his protege. Their am
billions clash, and each will strive to thwart
the other. Lincoln is in position to ia
tally damage Logan's presidential
aspirations. Logan may be power
full enough to turn the
vice presidency from the youngster to
whom he gave political life, but if he
should fail, he could visit revenge upon
the hands that smite him more powerful
than Arthur and Lincoln could turn upon
him in the event of reversed positions.
Logan's Indifference might cost his rivals
the electoral vote of Illinois. There is
nothing very certain in politics at this
time, except that the Republican party
must 60.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24
Mysterious Disappearance.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. |

AURORA, Ill, Nov. 28.-Mattie Gilletf, a
daughter of Dr.Gillett, prominent physi-
clan of this city, disappeared Tuesday last
and has not been heard of since.
AS yet, not the slightest trace of
her present whereabouts has been found,
nor any clue to her since about II O'Clock
Tuesday morning. The only explanation
or reason offered for the disappearance is
that She was dIsinclined to remain in
school
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-24
The National Educational Assoclar


To Minnesota Teachers: The National
Educational association which met at
Saratoga Springs last July authorize its
executive board to select the place and
name the time for the next annual meet
ing. A sharp competition between the
different sections of the country for pre-
ference in this selection ensued. White
Sulphur Springs, Topeka and Chatauqua
lake were urged by the south, west and
east. After full consideration of the
fitness of the location to attract the largest
attendance in the history of the associa-
tion, and the facilities for its entertain
ment, Madison, Wis.,, was chosen as
the place and July 10, 16, II, and IS,
fixed upon as the time for the meeting.
The National Educational association is
composed of educational workers, and is
truly national in its aims and purposes.
1t has done noble service in the past in
promoting measures that have resulted in
improved methods aad more complete
education for all classes of our people. 1t is
the purpose of the president, Dr.T.W .Bick-
nell, OF Boston, to organize each state and
territory for the purpose of securing the
largest possible attendance. 1t believed
that the whole attendance will reach g.
600.
new feature to be introduced in the
Woman's Evenings, to be devoted t. wo-
mans work in the school, to be set forth
and discussed by distinguished lady educa-
tors. Another feature will be the PEG
pies mass meetings, to be addressed by
many of the distinguished men of the
nation.
Cheap rates of travel from every section
have been cheerfully granted by the rail
roads, including trips to the great Yellow
stone park and the Pacific slope. The city of
Madison tenders the association its hospi
talities, Gov. Rusk and the University of
Wisconsin open the doors of the state
buildings and university for the free use of
the association. This early notice is given
to call 1.-THE attention of the teachers of
Minnesota to the offering for their vaca-
ton days next summer, so that they may
prepare and be ready to embrace the nota-
bic opportunity.