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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-10-14

Under the practice in our Courts, man
when very drunk cannot commit larceny.
and crime in general, upon the theory that
there is no intent"-in other words, that
he has so abused himself that he does not
know enough to be responsible for what he
does-has ceased for the time to be a
human being. Now, suppose such a bru-
talized specimen of humanity-in such
sinless ondition-should steal horse
and buggy and ride to the polls of a NUM-
cipal or State election, where he held resi-
dence, and there place ballot in the cleo
ton box, he could not be punished for
grand larceny, as in his condition he was
incapable of having an intent" His
ballot, however, could not be refused on
the ground that he was incapacitated to
vote, and he would exercise the high pre-
rogative of an American sovereign :" by
casting ballot which, perhaps, turned the
scale in the election and elected or defeated
a candidate for prominent office. The
rule of incapacity to have an intent"
when drunk, protects the worthless Grim
inal on one side, but does not protect the
people from his mo intention " vote, cast
without any exercise'of reason or knowl-
edge
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-10-14

The action of the City Trustees in calling
| a public meeting to be held at the Court
house tomorrow evening, for the purpose
| of considering what action should be taken
to prevent the spread of the cottony cushion
scale, is highly proper and timely. 1t is a
matter OF the very utmost Importance to
every resident of the city, for if this pest is
permitted TO continue here, and spread. it
will soon cover all shade trees, flowers. and
even the grass of our lawns, and make
them so unsightly and unwholesome that
| trees will be cut down and burned as the
least of evils. Los Angeles has gone through
such an experience, and many orange,
lemon and magnolia trees, which occupied
positions for ornamentation in fine yards
of that city, have been cut down and
burned, and thousands of dollars are now
being expended to cleanse the "City of
Angels from this dangerous and blighting
intruder. If the matter is now taken
promptly and energetically in hand this
pest can very soon be entirely exterminated
in Sacramento, and at cost of not more
than one or two hundred dollars but if
delay is permitted it spreads with such te-
nacieus rapidity that very soon trees and
plants will have to be sacrificed and great
damage will ensue.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-10-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Free Lecture, at Calvary Church, 1
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth at P.
NJ, by A. C. Herrick. Subject" Venice; the
CITY of the Sea- ol4-lt&
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-10-14

NEW YORK, October 13lh.-The commit
tees of nine each, representing Tammany
and Irving Halls, were in session all this
afternoon, but reached no settlement as to
a division of the offices on the joint county
ticket. Irving Hall demands the Sheriff,
and there comes a halt. The committees
will meet again tomorrow, and if no con-
| clusion is reached, committees of twenty
four from each hall will settle it
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
Young PEOPLES Club.

Many will be the pleasant memories
connected with the meeting Of the Young
Peoples club of the Broadway Presby-
terrain church, which was held at the res
idence of MIR. and Mrs. John B. Davis
last evening. The success of the affair,
was, if possible, more decided than the
previous. which would be saying good
deal. The programme was one of much
merit and the rendition of each part was
such as to deserve and receive applause.
The following selections were gwen with
great credit to those who took part: The
Singin' Skewi, led by DR.. McCandless,
as Brother Jonathan; song by Helen
Loosely; Lady Wentworth, a reading by
Mrs. Phil Mitchell; The Pensive Piano, a
song with piano accompaniment, by Miss
Hasselquist; Little Boy Blue, song by
Mary Weeks; Aud Lang Syne, by the
whole society. An art gallery was much
admired, and after an evening of improve.
ment to the minds as well as enjoyment
the company parted with praises for theil
hosts and commentator for the commit
tee in charge and the result of their IA
bOrS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
Contributed to It's Success.

A resolution Of thanks was passed by
the Davenport Academy Of Science last
evening, in which a number of Rock ISL
and people are interested. 1t was as fol-
lows: Resolved, That in token of our
grateful and hearty appreciation a vote
of thanks be extended to Rev. A. NJ.
Judy, Mrs. A. W. Vandeyccr and Mr.. H.
c. Fulton, the committee of arrange>
ments; to Mrs. Z. NJ. Howard, Mrs. NJ .
L. Marks, general leaders, Mrs, r. II.
Mott, Mrs. George E. Hubbell, Mrs
George II. Ballou, Mrs. George 2. Nc
Clelland. Mrs. c. H. Deere. Mrs Eugene
Lewis, Miss Buford, Miss Kimhall, Miss
Fcjeryary, Miss Holmes, Mrs. J. S. Wy
lie, Mrs. A. F. Cutter, Mrs. Litchfeld
Mrs. Z. E. Cook, Mrs. NJ. E Brearley,
MIS-. II. NJ. Cassel, and Mrs. DR.. Craw-
ford, leaders of nations, and through
them to all who contributed to make the
entertainment Il success and a memorable
event
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28

Services in Trinity church at 1915 a.
m, 10 m. and Up, m. tomorrow by the
Rev. r. f. Sweet, the pastor.
Twentieth street Evangelical Lutheran
church; the Rev. c. A. Mennicke, pastor
Text at 10 A. a.; II Tim. Jig. Thema;
"Das feste Ne1traucn auf das Wort Got
ties das rcchtc Mittcl der Leligkeit ger
viss "a werden.n Notwithstanding
at 2:3O p. m
Divine Economy" Q0:45 a. n.y. and
"The Divine Touch" (7:30 p. m. Twill be
the subjects of the Rev l. W. Read, pas
tor, in the First Baptist church Several
new members will be welcomed at the
morning service. Sunday school at $50
a. m, J. W. Welch, Superintendent
Jesus a SYmpathizing Friend" Q045
a n.y. and Precious Faith e; so p. M
Will be topics of the Rev. r G. Pearce,
d. D., pastor. in the First Methodist
Episcopal church. Sunday school at 915
~, E, W. Spencer, Superintendent.
Young peoples meeting at $50 p. m.
'The Most Speedy Coming of the
Lord to the Last Judgment Day" will
be the subject of the Rev. j. B. Schwie?
teri, pastor, in the German Methodist
Episcopal church AT 1880 a m. Service,
also at Z m. Sunday school at $50 a. ~,
J. Ramser, Superintendent.
"Zcchariahs Vision of the Golden
Candestick" will be the theme of the
Rev J. A. Reynolds, d. d, pastor, in
the United Presbyterian church at 1915
a. M Services also at 40 p m Sunday
school at $50 n. m, Hugh Warnock su-
pcrintendent Young folks devotional
meeting at : p m.
"Our Missionaries in Foreign Lands
and Their Pagan Converts Thanksgiv-
ing service, will be the 1915 a. M topic
OF the Rev. j. H. Wright, in the Chris
tian chapel. At 7:30p. M, he will cons
cludc his discussion of The Growth of
the Papal Power" Sunday school at 9:15
a. m, F. Il. Kaupke, superintendent
Young peoples meeting at $50 p. m.
Renowned Believers" 1045 a. M and
Astronomy of the Bible; The New Heav
J ems and New Earth" 1870 p. M, will be
the subjects of the Rev s. s. Cryer, pas
tor, in the Central Presbyterian church
There will be story for children before
the morning sermon. A collection will
be taken at the morning service for the
boards of sustentation and church cree
ton Sunday school at $50 a. m, w
, H. Hatch, superintendent. Young PEG.
pies meeting at $3.50 p. m, word Hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
Trouble With a Chip.

Last evening Supt Kerr, of the water
works, tried the water hydrant at the cor
Ter of Fourth avenue and Fifteenth
street and found it frozen. After little
trouble the water began to flow, and
cleared the ice out. He then attempted
to close the valve and stop the flow of
water, but found it impossible to close it
entirely and the water was left running
all night This morning two men were
put at work taking the hydrant to pieces
to find out what was making the trouble
1t was found, this afternoon, to be a
small chip which had become forced into
the valve and had stuck there. 1t was
not more than three inches long. yet II
made three men labor the greater part Of
day to get it cleared out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28

Gus, to make themselves notorious, with
brazen effrontry they come out as oppos
sitionists to the greatest and most bene-
ficient discovery in the history of medi>
cine. Would there were more Jenners TO
furnish us the means or wisdom, TO pos
itively protect our families from scarlet
fever and diphtheria, as we now can
againt small pox. Had such discoveries
been made many families would be happy
that mourn today. Your obedient ser
want, G. G. CRAIG,
Commissioner of Health.
A communication from o. ]. Dimick,
asking to be appointed health commits,
sioner, without salary, was ordered laid
on the table by the following vote:
Yeas-Lafrenz, Collins, Briggs, Larkin,
Cary, Edwards, Schroeder.
Nays-Stengel. Bennett, Farrell, Henry,
ladders, Cavanaugh-6.
A motion to adjourn was voted down,
8 to 8, and an intermission of five min>
utes was taken
On reassembing Alderman Henry asked
permission to present bill of S32 for a
picture case, with It communication
from the city clerk, and on motion the
same was referred to the finance commit
tee to report
On motion the chapter on dogs, re
fcrrcd in the previous meeting, was taken
up. Alderman Larkin presented a report
on the legality of discriminating tax
between male and female dogs, which
was affirmative, and which was ordered
received and filed Section two was
finally so amended as to make the tax
uniform at 81 for all dogs, the commisN
sion for collecting the same to be divided
among the police officers executing the
same. The chapter as amended was then
adopted by majority vote, Aldermen
Collins. Briggs and Edwards in the mega,
tive The council then adjourned.
ROBERT k0EHLER
CITY Clerk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
GEN. HORACE CAPRON.
An Officer Who Led Rock Island Sol
diers TO Victory, Dies Suddenly
in Washington.

Gen. Horace Capron died at the Port
land, Washington, d. c., on Sunday
night, after very brief illness. He attend
ed the dedication ceremonies at the Wash
ington monument on Saturday and con,
tracted severe cold. Ke was born Aug.
4, 1904, at AttleborO, Mass. When
young man he settled at Laurel, Md,
and lived there number of years, being
largely interested in factories there. He
also owned farm in the vicinity, which
was quite famous for the excellent man
ner in winch it was conducted. He CONS
manded the Laurel militia company which
took part in the ceremonies of laying the
corner stone of the Washington m0nu-
ment. He subsequently moved to Hi
nois, and in January, 1868, was commits
stoned lieutenant colonel of the 14th Ill.
Cav, and month or so later was pro
NOTED to the colonelcy. He participated
East Tennessee, and was in active service
with the army of Gen. Sherman, parlici-
| pating in all the battles Of that memora>
blc campaign to the taking of Atlanta,
when Col Capron furnished the advance
guard of the Twentieth corps from his
old regiment, driving the euemy's cavalry
through the city. He was with General
Stoneman at the time of the capture OF
| that officer, but with three hundred men
be cut through the lines of the enemy,
and succeeded in reaching the federal
lines after six days fight. He subsc
quently rendered good service under Gen
Thomas in the campaign against Genera
Hood
Rock Island county had "a company il
the 18th cavalry.
On leaving the army Gen. Capron was
made brigaiier general by brevet. Pres
ident Grant appointed him commissions
of agriculture While serving in this pos
ition he was rendered the appointment 0
commissioner to Japan, which he fille(
with distinguished success Before tn
war Gen. Capron was one of the leadin!
agrlculturists of the state. always film:
some important place in the state agri
cultural organization. He owned fine
farm near Peoria. 1t was stocked witt
the finest breeds of horses and cattle
Gen. Capron was genial and accom-
plshed gentleman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
THE CITY In BRIEF.

A. II. McCandless, ID. d. s., dentist.
The Golden Eagle had big surprise
today
The Board of Supervisors meet in reg
ular session next Monday.
DR.. j. w. Stark, Dentist, 1922 Second
avenue. d1yr.
Goods at your own prices at the Golden
Eagle.
A few shades in 30 inch satin at %
cents, at Hoffmasters.
DR.. A. T. Hawley, d, ntist corner Sev~
teenth street and Sixth avenue.
The price of those new goods at the
Golden Eagle surprises all.
Four declarations of intention TO be-
come citizens were made yesterday.
There will be surprise party at the
Golden Eagle for several weeks.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day to John L. Gustafson and Miss Eliz-
abeth Peterson.
The Golden Eagle had a large crowd at
their surprise party today.
Claus Hansen, who lives on Mr.. Geo.
w Henrys farm at Carbon Cliff, was N
The city today.
Come one, come all and see the slaugh-
ter in clothing at the Golden Eagle
lIotlmaster guarantees every yard of
the Golden Crown" silk not to crack or
wear shiny.
80 cents on the dollar IS what surprises
one and all, The Golden Eagle is the
place.
Thomas Watson, tax collector of Drury
township, was in the city yesterday and
called at the ARGUS Office
A full line Of colors of the Golden
Crown" silk at 9S cents, worth 81 So, at
H. HoiTmaster's.
Elgin, Ill is lighted by the electric
| tower system and has the name Of being
the best lighted city in the United States.
| The prisoners at the jail put in good
days work making cutters to carry off
the water around the court yard ycster-
day
| Judge Adams performed the marriage
ceremony yesterday afternoon for John
L. Gustafson and Miss Elizabeth Peter
| SON
| The Central shoe store is now receiving
its new stock Of boots and shoes for spring
and summer wear G. l.. e s. n. WyncS
is the name of the firm who lun it.
j. Cramer, of Andalusia, brought in a
wolf scalp yesterday and made affidavit
in the county clerk 5 Office for the bounty
of S.. He poisoned the wolf with rough
on wolves.
Lberman, the merchant tailor, was
busy today unpacking a large invoice of
new suitings which arrived this morning
from the east. They are direct from the
manufacturers, and are of the latest and
most popular styles.
The Hattie Harvey combination, con-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey, Miss
Hattie Harvey, George Nash and George
jackson, which has been stopping at the
Harper house, went from here to Peoria,
having been called back to that place.
They had intended to 60 from here to
| Omaha.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
THE TOP ROUND.
The ". ". kimbali C0mpanJ's Branch
!i0Use Under the Management Of
d. Roy HOWlby.

Il is not often that business house is
willing to distribute q list Of its sales and
refer to each and every one of its patrons
as to the satisfaction given, but that is
what Mr. d. Roy Bewlby has done in his
management of The w. w. Kimball
branch house IN this city, And a most
crclitablc showing tits. aud the best pos
si5lc guarantee Of the quality and cheap
ness Of the instruments be sells, and highs
" complimentary to his ability in man
aging the branch 1t shows sales of
pianos and organs in the past five years
in ninety-onc towns in Illinois, fifty eight
towns III Iowa, and many more in Ohio,
Wisconsin, Dakota, New Jersey and Kan
sas. The sales includes over two thousand
instruments which were placed in the
houses of some of the wealthicst citizens
as well as i'll other classes. The branch
house has eight men on the road. 1t is
a thoroughly homc institution to all in
tents and purposes. The disbursements
in salaries is 81, a month, and that
money is spent IN this city. The Kimball
branch house deserves all of the patron
age which can be bestowed upon 1t. It's
instruments have world wide reputa-
ton They have been tested thoroughly
and found to be perfect in every particu>
lar. Right over in Davenport, where
they have three dealers in musical instru-
mcnts, about hundred have been sold.
And the manager. Mr.. Bowlby, is a man
with whom it is pleasure to deal, thor>
oughly understanding his business and
attentive to its wants.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
The Parting Shot .

Yesterday was the last day of the pig
con tournament under the auspices of the
Forester Gun club, Of Davenport, which
has been the centre of attraction for al
who can handle gun, for the past four
days The coming of the end was t
source Of regret to all and the praises Of
the Forrcsters was on the tongue of every
man who attended, No untoward occur
renee happened to rutlle the even current
of pleasure and the perfect arrangements
helped matters not little.
The first contest yesterday, and Tho
tenth in the tournament was for sever
single rises, at thirty yrrds, both barrels
from five ground traps, English rules
fifteen entries. The first money. SOS. %
was divided between Gilman and Wood
ring; the second. $21.05, was taken b!
Howard; the third, S14, was divided be
tween Budd and Ladd; the fourth, 81, be
tween Wadsworth and Kunkel.
Shoot No. II was for eight single rises
under the same conditions as No. 10
with fifteen entries. The first money
1872 80, was divided between Gilman ant
Harbaugh; and the second, $40, was takel
by c. c. Williams; Baker won third
$3.50; Woodring won fourth, $11.5O
and Wheelock won fifth, $3.50
The twelfth and last contest of tn
tournament was for seven single rises, a
twenty SIX yards, one barrel, from plung
traps, thirteen entries. G, G. William
won first money, $18.75; Howard wol
second, $14; Phelps won third, 1895
and Harbaugh and Wheelock divides
fourth, $465.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
A SHAMELESS VILLAIN.
After Getting Girl in froupie lie
Refuses to Marry Her and Breaks
From the Officers Sent TO
Arrest Him.

Last evening Miss Ellis West
fall went to Police Magistrate Choppers
office and told pitiful story of wrong
and "a refusal to relieve the burden OF
shame which she bears. Her betrayer was
Alexander Howorth, for long time
resident of Moline. She swore out war
rant for his arrest, charging him with The
parentage Of three months, Old chlid
which was born to her About four
months ago Miss Westfall made up her
mind to prosecute HoWorth because he
rapeatedly put off the date of their mar
rage, although promising faithfully to
fulfill his promise. Her position becom~
inc delicate Miss WestfaIl made the
threat of prosecution, and under the in
iuence of that threat HowOrlh started
with her to Kansas City, where he said
they would be united in marriage. II was
only a ruse to get her out Of the way and
Howorth left his victim before reaching
Kansas City, she continuing to that place
While there she became a mother, and
shortly after she returned to
this city. Howorth had already
returned to Moline and was liv-
inc there in fancied security. Miss West
fall said that Howorth already had n
wife but he claimed to have secured a di-
vorce from his former wife. All love for
her betrayer has departed from the heart
of Miss Westfall. She now knows him
to be a heartless villain and she has lived
through the worst part of the shame
which, had Howorth had any manhood OF
honor, would not have been hers. Hcl
desire is now to have him punished fol
his misdeeds 50 that he will not be free to
injure the character and blight the life Of
some other too trusting maiden.
Last evening JailOr Case went to Mo
| line with warrant for the arrest of Hos
worth. Marshal kittilsen, of Moline,
accompanied him to the Manner hotel,
where Howorth was stopping, and show
cd them his man. The arrest was made
by Mr.. Case, and both went to Iloworth'>
room to get his overcoat. Mr.. Cases
buggy was hitched on Third avenue, not
far from the corner, where Marshal kittil'
sen was standing when they came out
| The horses head was turned toward the
east and Mr.. Case went to unhitch while
Howorth started toward the buggy
Before Mr. Case was aware of it H0worth
had made break for liberty and was &
couple of rods away and making st. Jul
lien time west on Third avenue, with
Marshal Kittilscn, who saw him start in
hot pursuit. The marshal threatened to
shoot, to stop the flying HowOrth, but il
had no effect Neither did several shots
which were fired. The chase turned W
Second street a short distance and theI
Howorth tried to throw his pursuer off thu
track by taking to the alleys and across
lots. Case followed as fast as possible bu
he is not built for an OLeary and was
rather left behind. Kittilsen, however, il
fleet of foot and made HOworth show his
best gait. Howorth had greater incen,
tive to travel than Kittilsen and succeed
ed in escaping.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28

The manager Of the rink succeeded in
making terms with Daniel OLeary, the
renowned pedestrian. and he will appear
at the rink next Monday evening, being
matched against Fred Wollcnhaupt, of
this city. Mr.. 0Leary IS to walk a mile
and an eighth while Mr.. Wolienhaupt is
to skate two miles A most exciting and
interesting race is expected, and points
on the easiest way to walk fast may be
gained. The entertainment is anovel one
and feature which ought to attract a
large crowd.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
In the Courts

The Knell-Lundy VS. Leonard case is
still on trial in the Davenport court, 1t
has occupied the greater part of the week
and will probably close this morning.
The array of talent, in the way of coun~
sell, ON each side is something unusual
On the side of the plaintiff are Hon. W.
Gest, of this city. and John N. Rogers,
one of the leading lawyers of Iowa, while
for the defense Judge Ellis and E. E.
Cook, both of the best counsel to be OBJ
tanned, appear
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
Fay TempIeton,s NIGHT

The bevitching actress Fay Templeton,
will give one Of her bright, spicy and
charming representations in the BurtIs
opera house at Davenport tins evening,
in La Belle Coquette, She is an actress
who through voice and acting takes the
sympathies OF an audience BY storm, and
what is far better, keeps them. Rock
Islandars can GO over and return either
By cars or bv sleigh.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
Want a New Precinct.

j. M. Beardsley, No. 3, of South Mo
line, was in the city yesterday inquiring
for the time of the meeting of the Board
of Supervisors. He intends to file pc
tiuon for the establishment of two voting
precincts in South Moline for all elections
Now there are two voting precincts for
only the general elections and but one for
others.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
From Springfield.

Hon. H. G. Cleveland returned from
Springfield this morning. He says that
the death of Judge Logan will not result
in the election of a democratic senator
But then Harry is prcjuiiced and his
opinion, which ordinary is Of great im>
portance. is not entitled to much weight
on this subject, and we beg leave to diff
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
A Gooa-For-Naught

William Dudley was arrested by Barney
McCabe yesterday morning for being a
common drunkard and generally worth
less character. He was taken before
Justice Hawes owing to the sickness of
Justice Chopper, and bound over to the
circuit court under bonds of 800. He
will await trial in jail
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
The Very Latest

The very latest styles in hats have arr
rived at Lbermans, the only establish
ment in the city receiving them and the
only place where speciality is made of
late stVle kSss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-28
Pard coal Market.

Pea coal $3.50; CRATE and egg, 1926
range, nut and No. $3.50 per ton,
screened and delivered; all best quality OF
Anthracite coal. Blacksmith coal, Con-
nellsville coke and charcoal at 1908 Sec
ond avenue. diff Il. G. FRAZIER.