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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
The Rnging Winda

New LONDON, Conn.,, Nov. 1A-The tug O.
3. Stamford has arrived with the barge Hat
teraS The Stamford left New York with the
barges Ida Osprey ,Dunderberg and Hatteras,
coal laden for Providence, Fall River and
Somerset. When midway between Corn
field and Falkland Islands at O'Clock
the hawser between the first and
second barges parted, and the Ida Osprey and
the Dunderberg disappeared. 1t is believed
that they and eight men on board are lost.
The barges are owned by Haddock g. Steele,
of New York The Stamford left for the
scene of the disaster.
BosToN, Nov. 1.-THE gale continues Of
the Highlands light it has been blowing for
twenty -four hours at the rate of sixty miles
an hour.
OswEGo, n. Y, Nov. 14.-The schooner
Albatross went ashore on Ford's Shoals,
about five miles west of this port
When discovered she was about
half mile out, with the sea making a clean
breach over her. Its showing so hard that
it is impossible to tell whether the crew of
four men are on board. The surf-boat cap
sized twice, and the entire crew narrowly es-
capped drowning. A tug has just gone up
with metallic life boat. The Alhatross is a
vessel of about three hundred tons burthen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Judge Blacks View,

CHICAGO, Nov. H.-Gen. ]. O. Black, of
Danville, ILL.,, WHO'S candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination for governor, is at the
Palmer. In an interview with reporter
Gen. Black said that he was Mcdonald man.
and he regarded him as the most likely candi-
late the Democrats could put forward for
president.
''Wllat about the old ticketg
'That, 7" said the general, sis matter of
sentiment, and it should have no place. be-
cause weneed men and measures more prac-
teal than sentimental The chief claim that
Tilden and Hendricks have upon the people
is that they were counted out ia 1916. If we
were making amends for injuries inflicted,
that might he the proper thing; but think
we need a liver basis on which TO make mex.
falls fight
"Do you believe that the Republicans viii
revive war issues since Mahone's experience
in Virginia!7
The general said there was. nothing he
shouldlike them ia do better, as it would be
profitable, very Bluch so, to the Democrats
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
rhn Food 3 nnlv.ln Siam.

CHICAGO, Nov. 14-Ghicago elevators, ss
per official returns, contain $3.50 54j bushels
of wheat, 1,13sJ749 bushels of corn, 100, 131
bushels of oats, /, 053, 100 bushels Of rye, and
l53,75l bushels of barley, making grand
total Of 0Ge6, $50 bushels, against 1O, 495, l34
bushels week ago, and 4, 9S1, SOD bushels at
this period last year.
Milwaukee warehouses are stored with
1894, $50 bushels Of wheat, 523 bushels .of
corn, u, S2 bushels of oats, q ,924 bushels of
rye, and 33s, e5l bushels of barley.
Grain in sight in the United States and
Canada on the 81 instant: Wheat, 81, 49,
6s3 bushels; corn, 10,335, T6s bushels: oats,
5,5l0,9gO bushels; rye, 2,35s, sS4 bushels; bar
ley, 2, 5G6, S34 bushels
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
WIDE AWAKE DRuaarss.

Messrs Hartz & Bahnsen are always
alive TO their business, and spare no pains
to secure the best of every article in their
line. They have secured the agency for
the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. The only certain cure
known for Consumption, Coughs. Colds,
Horseness, Asthma, Hay Fever. Bronchi-
It's, or any affection of the Throat and
Lungs. Sold on positive guarantee.
Trial Bottles free. Regular size 500.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
THS NEWS IN BRIEF.

The project of cutting a ship canal
across Roland is being discussed.
Tho county Fermanagh, Ireland, has
been proclaimed Vii Ter the crimes act.
The Spanish financa minister reports
his country as more prosperous than for
many years,
BY a. collision on the West Shore
road, near Troy, \. Y, one man was killed
and several injured
Tryon ]. Woodward has been APP
pointed a st. Louis police commissioner, vice
Cleveland, resigned.
G. NJ, Hilman dry-goods purchasing
agent in New York for many western and
southern houses, Is dead.
At Ridge Prairie, NO., John Wood,
wealthy merchant, shot and killed farm
laborer named James Morgan
Since January 1, the gold imports
from Europe amounted to SIS, sos. 70i, against
s5,O0O,000 during the same period in 1882
The first quarterly dividend of ! per
cent. On Jersey Central has been declared
under the Reading lease, payable Decem-
Der |.
The Union Veteran club, of Chicago,
has Endorsed bill to be presented to Con-
gress granting lands to volunteers in the late
war
At Trempealeau, Wis, the Utter
house and other buildings and some stores
were burned during hurricane. The loss is
$1,000
Two hundred and seventy cars on the
Southwestern and IA on the Quebes Central
railways were seized by the Ontario Car
company for debt
President Sloan, of the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western road, inspected
land at South Chicago reeently, TO bs con.
verted into coal yards.
The editor of The Daily Evening
Capital of Des Moines states the lower house
of the Iowa legislature will pass prohibitory
law by about seven majority.
Chief Justice Davis instructed the
Oyer and Terminer grand jury at New York,
Monday, to investigate Irregularities in the
department of the city government.
The final report from Washington ON
the corn crop shows a reduction, whom COM
| Jared with last year, of one and onelhalf
ushels per acre, icing total of 40 000, 900
bushels
The reunion of the members of the
Illinois Constitutional convention of 1s47
will be held at Springfield, beginning JanH-
airy 8, instead of the Sth, as previously an
nounced
The clearinghouse exchanges of the
| met ,,,aa,. gene 2nt S-5Sbax,, a fail;rc. -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
oN rHrRrY DAVIS rRrAI.

The Voltaic Belt CO., Marshall, Mich,
will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Electro
yoltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on
trial for thirty days to men tyoung or old
who are afflicted with nervous debility,
lost vitality, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy and complete restora-
ton of health and manly yigor. Address
as above IN. B. No risk is incurred, as
thirty days trial is allowed.
dec 22.d-w1y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
TEMPERANCE in POLITICS
why Iseeclier Voted for Democrat
--.Too Soon for Prohibition.


NEW York, Nov i4--Mr. Beecher, in the
course Of talk to reporter, said:
Gas for myself, voted for MIR. Maynard
for secretary of state, believing him to be in
every way proper man for the position
But furthermore, as between the Republican
and the Democratic candidates, Ivoted for DIR.
Maynard because there had been, apparently,
o concerted determination on the part Of the
Representatives of the liquor interest to put
him down for being a temperance man. ] am
sorry that he was defeated. 1t win tend to
bring up in the presidential election tho
question of prohibition Opponents of the
liquor interest will point to it and say:
II man IS to be stricken down be-
cause he is temperance man, it is time for
US to organize and get into the field. The
liquor dealers have thrown down the gaunt-
let and invited a conflict on this ground.
believe that in an ideal state, prohibition will
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
A WORD FOR WILLIAM H.
Not So Bad n Fellow as lie rs Made
Ont to Re-

NEW York, Nov. 14-Talhing with Wall
street man press correspondent was asked:
''Do you think the newspapers treat William
H. Vanderbilt in the right ways"
''How do you meanp
''They always get after MIN when he is in a
bad temper from SOME natnra@-matter and
insist on interviewing him. Why don't they
go and take him when things are running
well with him, and show the better side OF his
characterl He has good side. Considering
his wealth, he is not an injurious man. He
might be made useful man to his com
munity, but the newspapers chiefly insist on
driving him into his corner. He has enter.
tanned ideas of doing good to the public
About the time he gets them in his mind
some reporter catches him; does not suppress
the rough parts of his speech, does suppress
the mild parts, and turns him into the pub
lie gaze as great brute, 'which is far from
the case. He is 9 good employer, kind
parent, and a dutiful one He has nothing
intriguing in his nature He is altogether a
etter-hearted man than his father was. 1t
would be refreshing TO the readers of the
press if they would some day present Mr..
Vanderbilt at his natural and ordinary side u
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Malone win Resume the Contest.

WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. Am inter
view in The New York Times which pur-
ported to give the views of Senator Malone
on the recent election, in the course of which
he critised severely the course of the presi-
dent in not sustaining him, is said by his
friends to be Incorrect. Frank Hatton told a
reporter that he had seen letter from
Senator Malone, i'll which he denied the truth
of The Times article.
f'Will Malone resume the contest next
YEAR, asked the reporter.
Certainly" replied Mr.. Hatton. He can
do nothing else There is no other course for
him to pursue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
DRY TETTER.

For years was afflicted with Dry letter of the
most obstinate type. Was treated by many of the
best physicians; took quantities of mercury, pot
ash and arsenic. which, instead of curing the Tet-
ter. crippled me up with mineral poison and rheu-
Snatism. The letter continued 10 grow worse,
and the itching almost made me crazy. In this
condition was induced TO take swift's Specific,
and the result YVES as astonishing rs il was crafty
ing In q few months the Tetfer was entirely well
the mereurial poisoning all out Of my system. and
was a well man-and due only to Swiff's Specific
All like sufferers should take it,
JAMES DUNNING, Louisville, KY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
A Brute's Misfortune.

Troy, n Y, Nov, 14-Edward Quinn at
tempted to assault Sarah Rosenfeid near the
railroad station at Cohoes. She fought him,
screaming and holding fast to him until res
cue1. Her brother thrashed Quinn and then
compromised for $50, and promised to keepit
quiet. The police, however, heard of the af-
fair and arrested Quinn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Crusade Against Electric Light Wire.

New YORK, Nov. 1.-THE war on electric
light wires was resumed in a suit against the
Brush company to compel them to
remove poles and wires from in front
of certain property. Edward 81. John
son, an electrical engineer, testified
that there was no necessity for aerial
electrical conductors, and that the current
from the wires would, if they were handled,
produce result from severe to fatal It is
believed that this suit is the beginning of a
crusade against the dangerous wires now
lining the leading business streets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Is Patti 4aoiug ever to Abbeyg

NEw YoRK, Nov. 14-Mme. Patti did not
sing at the Academy of Music, and plaeards
said she had acold. Rumors are plenty that
Abbey has induced Patti to leave Mapleson,
and that her failure to sing was simply the
beginning of the end When Col Mapleson
was asked about tho truth of the story he
said that IL Patti played him any such trick
it would cost her 100000. If nothing but
that sum of money stood in the way Abbey
would quick enough take the diva.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
The whole Thing Explained.

BERLIN, Nov. I4-It is asserted in diplo-
matte circles that Emperor William prevented
Crown Prince Frederick from being present
at the unveiling of the statue of Martin
Lather, at Eiselben, and that the reason was
the fear that the prince might disavow
the orthodox party and cause trouble at the
next meeting Of the reichstag. 1t is said also
that the emperor, in order not to arouse the
suspicious of the orthodox party, and to mol
lily the prince, conceived the idea of tho lat
ter visiting Spain, which was used as pre-
text for.the non-appearance Of the prince at
Eisnlhnn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Almost 4 Panic AGAIN.

NEW YoRK, Nov. 14-During Irving's per-
Torrance at the theatre, scene fell with a
loud crash, sending up clouds of dust, which
looked like smoke, extinguishing some gas
lights. There was almost a panic. Two
ladies tainted, and many persons started for
the door, but the stage being speedily
set to rights aud the actors resum-
ing their parts, the panic was checked.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
An Editors Engagement.

WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. 1.-THE rumor
concerning the. engagement of Mr.. w. H.
Hurlbert, late editor of The World, to an
English lady Of high rank, is reported now to
be true Mr.. Hurlbert has been on the eve of
matrimony twice before. He was once within
a weak of the time set for his marriage to a
lady now living in this city, of ample for
tune, when for reasons only known to the two
most concerned the wedding was broken off.
This occurred thirty years ago, and neither
of them has ever been married. About ten
years ago he was reported as being about to
be married to very wealthy lady, the widow
of a railroad magnate, bat another South
Carolinian met her and married her
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
whist Down ON Hooters.

MADRID, Nov. Alt is reported that tho
French residents of Barcelona are de-
termined to hoot the German crown prince
on his visit to Spain. In order to prevent
such an insult of their guest, the Spanish
government has employed large force Of
detectives to mingle with the crowd and ar
rest disorderly persons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
s.arIangton am the Stnna.

WASHINGTON Cry, Nov 14-Lieut. Gar
lingten has been placed on the stand before
the court Of inquiry. The reading of the
papers in the case was concluded about IL
O'Clock, after which counsel for Lieut.. Gar
lington stated that the latter was ready to
give his testimony. Probably his examina-
ton will continue through the week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
How He Got Into Trouble.

BERLIN, Nov IA socialist here has
been arrested, charged with ineitement to
riot, because in a notice printed in 'tSud
Deutche,n he invited the readers of that
paper to call at his Office and see a copy of a
Nihilistic paper. A detective dressed in
citizens clothes went in and read very in
fiammatory article in the paper and arrested
him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
STRAY PARAGRAPHS,
From Many Parts or the World, Held
for Examination.
A Boston Mnlionaire's Estate
Claimed By an. Aetress----Wul
Huriburt Marry Kaiser Will
helms dame--- Newr Notes.

NEW York, Nov l4--Among the papers
filed in the supreme court of Kings county on
November was petition of Marie Caroline
Z. Shelley against Paulina A. Durant, ex-
ecutrix and trustee of the estate of Henry f.
Durant, of Boston. the trustee of Wellesley
college, the Mutual Life Insurance company,
Annie E. Young and Florence Ada Conoyer
requesting that they be ordered to deliver to
Mrs. Shelley, as the widow of Henry F. Du-
rant, her dover right in certain property at
Mott Haven, which is said to be worth up
ward of $780, COO The Mutual Life Insurance
company is mentioned in the complaint, be
cause it holds mortgage on part OF the
property mentioned; Annie Young also claims
title to part of the property, and Wei
lesley college has interests In it. The woman
who has begun hostile proceedings against
the heirs of the famous Boston lawyer and
disputes the claim of his wife, is now living
in Fifty third street, in this city. She is 40
years old. Her maiden name was Kendrick,
and she took the name Shelley after mar
riage contracted wher her alleged re-
lation with Mr. Durant had been
interrupted She has once been an actress,
and was once sent to the house of correction
IA oOAbh Dootoll3 bhb w do ileiluOitCN ~ wv
Andrew Mrs. Florence Ada Conover, one
Of the defendants, is the daughter Of
tho plaintiff, and an heir to the es-
tate, if the plaintiffs claim proves
good. though she is not ia enjoyment
of any of the property. Gen. B. F.
Butler Charles R Train, d. +. Crane and
James r. Ward in Boston, and in New York,
Gen. Roger A. Pryor AMI C. w. Peasants
are Mrs. Shelley's counsel. Her claim is that
she is the real and legal widow of Henry F.
Durant, and entitled to her right of dover in
all the vast estate which Mr.. Durant
left, of which the Mott Haven prop
erty is only part, and that her
daughter, Mrs. Conover, is the only
legitimate child that Mr.. Durant ever had
Mr.. Shelley gives long account of PIE
liminary acquaintance with Mr.. Durant, and
AYERS that secret marriage took place in
New York on May 20, 1859, and that she
afterwards discovered that Durant had an
other wife and child living, who are now in
the enjoyment of his large estate.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
The Road to Ruin .Fred., ;,

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14--Six oil brokers
have failed here in consequence of the ad-
vance in oil. The shortage is about LIS, OOO
barrels.
NEW York. Nov. 14.-Gisico &c Bluhm, oil
brokers, caught ''short" in the recent rise in
oil, have suspended. Liabilities small and
say they will resume business soon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14

When only a boy some thirteen years old | was
hurt quite badly by fall, and severely injured my
bach and kidneys, and was doctored by our best
physiciane, and tried many remedies, and they
all failed, until Hunts Remedy was recommend
ed to us by friends that had used il here in Man
chester with the greatest success. purchased
bottle from 2 Foster ampbe's drug store, and
found that improved very rapidly; was relieved
of the pains in back, and after using several bot
ties found that was completely cured, and | can
not over-estimate the good Hunts Remedy has
done me- and can NEST heartily recommend it to
those troubled with kidney complaint; and you
can use this letter as you choose
Respectfully youss,
ALoNzo P. MARSHALL.
90 Orange St, Manchester NH, May :, 1888
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. a The boilers in
Georgs Pondely's sugar house at Bayou Bouft
exploded, killing the chief engineer, the assist
ant overseer and a colored fireman Tie vic
Tins were blown to atoms. Joseph Fazende,
the chief engineer, was well known in this
city, where he married Miss valetle two
weeks ago. The loss IS heavy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
NOW TO OBTAIN % Th i 1 aPPl i9T
THE MAGNETON APPLIANCE co,
2IS State Street. Chicago. Ill
New Advertisements.

sept 27-dwlI
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
gathering ,En LIN.

LONDON, Noy. Alt is stated that the
Edison Electric Light company has purchased
the right for the Faure Seton Volckmar
Electric Accumulators throughout Germany.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Death OF Well Known Tnrranan.=-

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. l4-Janes Mcfn-
tyre, well-known turfman, died Saturday
night, at Paris, of consumption, aged S. He
was partner of John R. Sweeney, and owned
n half interest in Lizzie s., Ballard, Center
vile, Kate Pearce and other good thorough
breds Mr.. Mcintyre was quite wealthy,
and left an estate of nearly 500 600 to a negro
woman and several Legitimate children he
had hy her
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Suicide or Three Girls.

VENICE, Nov. 14.-Three Venitian girls, of
Angel and Betongin. of rich and Influential
families, committed suicide together at the
seashore by poison, after having wreathed
their mothers tombs with flowers Two of
the girls were in ill health. 1t is said that all
three had grown melancholy from unreqsited
love, and had been Respondent of late.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Horrihle Accident.

WHEELINa. w. Va, Nov. l4-Michael
Means, a muck roller, was struck in the eye
by hook while at work in the tap mill. Hi
eye was torn out and his skull fractured. He
will die.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Apother ChIIsl sglssI..r.

New York, Nov. 4.-Littls Josephins
Markle went to the door of her parents
house in FIFTY first street to answer a ring
on October 30, snd has not been seen since.
She was dressed in wrapper without hat or
cloak The family is worried, and the police
are searching for the missing girl
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14

NEW YoRK, Nov. 1.-THE police are look.
ing for man calling himself Spoffard who
has been trying to extort money from D. D.
Iona, wealthy commission merchant,
threatening to abduct his little daughter
unless Maid 500
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
lln.le,lrground Te,Ierrapll.

SrRINeFrEID, III, Nov. IA. The secretary
of state has licensed a corporation known as
the Union Electric Underground company Of
Chicago, capital $1,000, 900, which proposes
to construct underground conduits for tele-
gragh and telephone wires.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14

CINCINNATI, Nov. 14-Samuel L. Tail,
wholesale notion dealer doing business as
Tail & Co, at a West Pearl street, has as
signed to Jacob Schroeder for the benefit of
his creditors. Assets estimated at between
$4,000 and SO, 900; liabilities about $50, 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
The Pennsylvania Patriotic.

INDIANA, Pa, Nov 14-Seryer, who
killed his father and attempted to kill their
housekeeper, Mary Kelly, was singing and
dancing in his cell. He said: ''They could
never hang him because he was Democratic,
and so was Gov Pattison."
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
a gEcsltcal ,se,,,srns,a s,rI,ne-

SYRACUSE, N. r, Nov. l4.-Henry Thorn.
son, medical student, has been convicted Of
robbing the grave Of Edwin A. Harwin, a
prominent citizen who died IN March, 1852,
and using the body for dissection.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Fire Disaster. Mt shenandoah, Pa

SHENANDOAH, Pa, Nov. A. "A disastrous
fire, which has rendered 25D families homeless
is still burning, but it is entirely under CON
troll Relief is arriving, and the homeless are
being taken into other families The loss is
half million dollars. and the insurance a
little over 100000. Temporary buildings
are being erected The Philadelphia & Read
ing Railroad company has contributed S, 600
for relief, and will transport free all supplies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Prairie Fires.

BLUE EARTH Cry, Mimi, Nov. Il "A
prairie fire got started about three miles west
of Winnebago City Sunday mornining along
the west fork of the Blue Earth river, burn
ing over 100 tons of hay, some stacksof grain
and other farm property. No insurance on
hay or grain.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14

MnwAUKEE, Wis, Nov. :4-Garth w.
James, brother of the celebrated writer,
Henry James, is dying from complication of
diseases. He served gallastiy during the
war. Another brother, Robertson James, is
suffering with brain trouble, and it is feared
that he viii lose his reason.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14
Expitemept Ont West.

SoooRRo, N. NJ, Nov. ID The city isunder
martial law. Intense excitement about the
murder Of Cole by Fowler has been intensi
fed by serving warrants on Fowler for the
murder of Butcher Knife Bill" and Pony
Neil two months ago. Fifty citizens are
guarding the Jail to prevent lynching.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-11-14

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 1. simultaneously
with the departure of De Giers, secretary Of
state, for Switzerland via Berlin, to visit his
daughter, the editors of the st. Petersburg
newspapers received orders forbidding the
discussion Of the probability Of war with:
Germany. Dc Giers will visit Bismarck.