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The Delta independent., 1888-08-07
The jackson Riots,

WASHINGTON, August. 1.-The min
ority report of the Senate Judiciary COM
mittee on the Jackson, Mississippi, political
riots was submitted by Senator Pugh to the
Senate to-day. The minority says the hear
inys were held with closed doors and In
Washing ton, more than ZOO miles from the
locality OF the transaction, hence the men,
bers OF the committee had no opportunity OF
examining the great mass OF witnesses who
were ON the ground. The report follows
every detail OF the occurrences under inves
tigation. 1t says; This conspiracy OF We
goie and Baldwin to eliminate the negro
vote and to secure the cooperation OF tho
Committee OF One Hundred is suggestive OF
the methods by which these southern out
RACES are manipulated Tor political pur-
poses. II declares that Baldwin stands i'm
pcached rs utterly unworthy OF credit. Il;
finds the evidence against the Federal OH.
cials inculpated by the majority S un,m-
portant, untrustworthy and Illegal. Ii Is
not shown, the minority says, that any ons
of the Federal officers inerinlinated by the
committee did any illegal act or aided or
advised In doing of such, The report is
signed by the senators Pugh, Coke, Vest
and George.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-07
SheoI Given a Location

Professor Cesar A Taylor. NJ. P. SIS,
and P. z, the young colored scieniihc
prodigy from the south, is in the city,
saws the New York Commercial Adrer'
.iser, and proposes to snlighten his race
as to the exact location OF shoeL
He kindly explained the train OF collie
giate abbreviatiors after his name q,
standing for moral philosophy, social
science and political economy. Pro-
fessor Taylor is bright mulasto'
about q years old. and. while prose-
cutting his search for knowledge some.
what like Newton and Archimedes, he
discovered the exact location OF hades.
He modestly says that it may seem
absurd to expect any new discoveries
in field whose earliest surveys are
recorded in the Theogonis of India.
Egypt and Greece, and some of whose
grandest features were evidently seen
BY Nliseran, Memnon. Moses, Plato,
and Aristotle" But what these failed
to discover the young professor does
not get tripped upon. and cooliy an
nounces that the globes origin IS
wrong. that sheol has bottom. and
that, moreover, he has measured til al
region. located it and harmonized il
with the Bible.
1t will be seen at glance that Prot.
Taylor is no loud-mouth pedant emit.
ting windy verbiage, but scientist OF
the deepest dye The preacher in
Richmond who said 1.-THE sun do move"
is not near as profound in his general
ization as the scientist who bottoms
hades. He said that a molten lake ex-
listed tifty-two miles below the earth 5
crust, which was the place where so
many sinners were afraid they would
go when they died. By close figuring
he calculated the exact distance and al
leges that it perfectly agrees with the
Bible. The way he arrives at
his conclusion about tho r'olton lake is
unique. il nothing else. He said: Il
claim the earth is not a hot ball and
liable to cool. and not cold. as many
of my brother scientists think. 1t is
claimed. too. that the earth was form
erly molten mass thrown off by the
sun BY some violent convulsion, and rs
a result of the cooling of process it is
going through, it is gradually contract
| ing" This, he asserts is dogmatical
| assertion merely of poorly informed
scientists, for actual measurement mas
shown the world is expanding and not
contracting. In 1872 the earth's
| circumference was "a. 900 miles. and
| now it is about 20, 900. having expand
cd more than LOCO miles in fifteen
years. The professor confessed that
the ambition of his life is to meet
Colonel Iugersoll and defeat him in
| debate by plainly pointing out that
same hades he has so long said existed
only as the result of q distempered i'm
agination.
He said that any time Colonel 1nger'
soil could meet him he would devote
himself exclusively TO shoel and not in
dulge in excursions of fancy hardly
germane to the subject. He reserve:
| all rights under the copyright law tc
be tine sole and only father of the dis
covery of literal hades-
The Delta independent., 1888-08-07
FRIDAY, AUG. 3.

SENATE-Mr. Cullom offered a resolution
tnstructing the Committee on Interstate
Commerce to ascertain and report whether
any United States railroad lines are o"net,
ppfrated and controlled By the Gl sn11runk
or Canadian Pacific or any other canadian
railway companies also whether com
I1erce originating in the United states Is
diverted from American to Canadian lines
also whether any discrimination is
practiced on charges for tolls against
American vessels in the Welland and St.
Lawrence canals; also TO inquire into ques-
railroad or waterways between the United
States and Canada. The committee is TO
report what legislation Is necessary for the
protection OF the commercial interests of
the United States ard to promote the en-
forcement of the Interstate Commerce act.
A:. Cullom lid he had some days ago
offered a resolution in the same line, but
since then he had concluded the inYestigs-
tiDn should have wider scope. He would
no. undertake to say in advance what the
situation was fullv,tut he had investigated
the subject enough 10 satisfy himself that
tie commercial interests of the United
states land, he might almost add, its hon
or, demanded that something should be
done to protect American interests against
the encroachments ST Canadian corpora
tions.
Mr.. Cullom closed the discussion by de-
claring that If it were necessary that the
over Canada. in order to protect the Ameri-
can people. he should be in favor of II be-
fore the subject was got through.
The resolution WAS then adopted without
division.
The Senate then proceeded To consider the
Fisheries treaty IN open executive session
and WAS addressed by Mr Teller in oppOs.
ton TO its ratification. The Senate then
adjourned until Monday.
HoUsE-Priva'e business having been
dispensed with, the House went into Com
DBttee OF the Whole, Mr.. Springer, of Hi
nots, IN the chair. on the Deficiency Appro-
pTt.Iion bill.
Mr. Laird. OF Nebraska offered an amend
lnent appropriatlDg Il go, ,OOD to paw arrears
OF soldiers bounitra. and back pay.
Mr. Burres, of Missouri, Tsised point of
order against the amendment and II Was
sustained.
The French spoliatiOn claims section of
the bill having been 7. ached. Ar. Long, of
Massachusetts, said that there was no
longer any excuse for deiaying the payment
OF these Claims, in view OF the fact that a
Judicial tribunal OF the governments own
selection had a. conclusion alike of TACT
and of law declared their validity and tile
governments Indebtedness.
After some further discussion the com
mittee rose and the House took recess.
The House at the evening session passed
thirty private pension bills, and at l0:SO au-
Journed unal Monday.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-07
The Prohibition Conven-
ton.

HARTFORD, Conn. Aug. 1.-The
State Prohibition Convention held its first
session to-day. Rev. c. K. Nerthrop was
elected Chairman. In his address he said
he was convinced that the prohibitory
amendment in Rhode Island would never
be enforced. ltwas of no use to attempt n
reform Of this kind through either of the
old parties. The Prohibition party was
now taking its position on solid ground and
would make no compromise Mr.. Northrop
was heartily applauded.
The Delta independent., 1888-08-07

Tho keeper OF Detroit confectionery shop
and restaurant Is evidently determined to
make his calling sure, lis The slgn upon his
window reads: ''lleslaurant lunch aud
coffee cafc.n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

bank of this city in 1875, he became iti
president, position he has since held
continually. He was the protector of the
Rock Island & Milan street railway and
owns the controlling interest in the en-,
terprise and is the president of the com
pany and general superintendent OF the
line. He owns the Black Hawk watch
tower. one of the most beautiful and pop
ular resorts in the county and histori-
cal spot OF much eminence as we'll. He
owns and operates extensive stone quar-
ries. sand banks and coal mines, all OF
which benefit and contribute to the
standing and welfare of the community.
IL was due to his instIumentaliiy more
than to any other man. that the United
States arsenal was located in Rock Island
and it was also result of his effort that
the c., II. l. a. p. touched this city at all
on It's line west from Chicago.
lie was mayor of the city during all
the trying times of the war, and made
one of the best executives the city ever
had. Politically he is democrat and
has always been one. He takes a great
interest in all public enterprises and
gives literally but without ostentation TO
all worthy objects.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
BRIEFLETS.

NJ. 81 X.
For shoes.
Ice cream at Krell & Maths
Milk shake at Krell & Maths.
Headquarters for bone meal at G. II
Ritter's.
Milk and ice cream shake at Krell &
Maths.
Q. B. & L. 50 so hat Robinson & Tai
ferros.
Fresh vegetables of all kinds at c. c..
Truesdale's,
Engravings free to all purchasers at
the Golden Eagle.
Fine French candies just received at
Krell & Maths
Oranges, bananas and pine apples at
G. G. Truesdale's.
Hon. John T. Piatt, of Henry county,
was in the city today.
Mr. Benz, Fountain, of Edgington, was
in the city today.
Spring underwear and nobby neck ties
al Robinson s. Taliferro's.
NJ s.. X.
For boys clothing.
The price of lump coal at Ellis coal
yard is $40 per ton.
If you want box of fine candy put
up in fine style, try Krell & Math.
Miss Evangeline Burgh has gone to
Baxter, Iowa, on visit to friends.
To rent--One of the houses in the Ne
gus row. Apply to W. s. Knowlton,
Body brussels carpet sale at II. F..
Cordes' under the Rock Island House.
The Golden Eagle takes the lead for
fine stylish boys and children's clothing.
NJ. & X
For novelties in hats.
Remember BIeuers band give their
annual ball on Saturday evening, April
2S.
Remember, engravings given away
free to Ill customers at the Golden Eagle
today.
Ice cream put up in brick, melon, pyra-
mid and individual forms by Krell &
Math.
Do not put it off any longer but go to-
day to the Golden Eagle and purchase
your spring clothing.
Auction at Fire Clothing store, Daven-
port, every afternoon at 80 p. IN. and
p. m for twelve days.
Every purchaser at the Golden Eagle
today. will be presented with an engrsv>
ing free of charge.
NJ. s. K.
For nobby dress suits.
Bleuer's band will hold their fourth
annual ball on the evening of Saturday
April %. Adm ission so cents.
NJ. & K.
For solid IS business suit.
Now is the time to buy your body
brussels carpets at H. F. Cordes' under
the Rock Island House
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

The Rock Island County Sabbath
School convention is to be held in tn,
Central Presbyterian church. this city
next Thursday and Friday, afternoon and
evening The general topic will be 1.-THE
Word" On the first day there will b,
song service led by F. W. Lang; devo'
tional exercises, Rev. Applegate; "What
is the Word2" Rev. II. Brink and W. II
Hatch; What the Word Does" Rev. j.
G. II. Read and E. b. McKown; norma
lesson, w. b. Jacobs. In the evening a
song service is announced, led by j r.
Noftsker; devotional exercises led
by N. W. Woodford; "How to
Use the Word" Rev. G. w. Cue
and Mr.. Frank Nader. The second
days programme will comprise song ser>
vice, led by G. G. Mclntire; devotional
exercises, j. H Cleland; ''When to Use
the Word" Rev. Adds Albro, Rev. II.
o. Lindeblad; when to Use the Word"
Rev. T. r. johnson, II. A. Burnham;
reports of county officers; reception of
officers and miscellaneous business; song
service, led by H. d, Folsom; devotional
exercises, j. D. Warnock; address on
Sunday school work, H. A. Burnham;
question drawer, J.W WEIGH; "Fructi>
flying Influences of the Word" Rev. II.
Q. Leland, j. W. Stewart; childrens
meeting, led by Prof. Ed. Harper. There
will be an evening session on the second
lay, if desired by the convention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

Tonight and Monday night, the young
genius, G. Paul Smith, who has Justly
gained the title of the Modern Proteus, y
will give two of his classic and interest
ing entertainments at Armory hall for
the benefit Of the Rodman Rifles This is
not a money making scheme on the part
of the Rifles, but an endeavor to raise
sufficient funds to provide gymnasium
and introduce such other attractions as
will tend to upbuild the company and re-
vive interest in it. The time has come
when the organization which was once
the pride of the city and can be again,
must either rise or fall, and by your acts
you shall show whether the company is
to be assisted or not Help the boys by
pstronizing their choice entertainment
tonight. They haYe succeeded after a
great deal of trouble in getting Mr.. Smith
to come to Rock Island, and his delinea.
tions and representations, his lightning
crayon sketches-to say nothing of his
magnificent wardrobe-will be well worth
seeing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
TXECUTOR's NOTICE.

Estate of John Dickson, deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Execu-
riE of the last will and testament Of John Dick son.
late of the county OF Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of Rock Island
county at the office of the clerk of said court in
the city of Rock Island, at the July term on the
persons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted All persons indebted
TO said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 21st day Of April. A. D., 1888.
MARY X. YOUNG,
apl 21-dIw Executrix.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

DON'T Please don't buy any sprin
clothing of any description before look
ing over the immense stock at the Col
den Eagle.
M. & X.
For fine easy fitting shoe.
Personal; John Twin meet yol
at 10 a. IN. Monday at the Golden Eagle
where intend buying spring clothing fol
my family.-Will r."
Talk about hats--why, it will surprise
you to see the immense new line just
opened at tho Golden Eagle, including
the French crushers in every shade.
NJ. & X.
For the lowest prices in the city.
| City Bill Poster Blocker received this
morning information to the effect that
Geo. w. Richards great ten. cent show
would exhibit in Rock Island about the
middle of May.
Perry Brown, formerly of Port Byron,
was killed in railroad accident at Colo
RADIO this week. Mr.. Brown was express
messenger on one train which collided
with another.
M &K.
For knee pants at DC, lee and up.
In another part of the ARGUS may be
seen the advertisement of Bethesda min.
eral water, which ia endorsed by the
medical profession throughout the coun-
try. Winter & Lemburg are sole agents
in this city.
The grand concert and dance arranged
for tonight by the Rock Island Turner So
ciety, will certainly take place as per
program. Music by the great Western
band in full force. Tickets so cents
Ladies free.
NJ. & X.
For anything and everything.
The newspaper and periodical business
heretofore conducted by Mr.. d. b. Will
mans has been purchased this day, April |
90, by Mr.. Champion. who has re-
moved it to his old stand, consolidating |
it with his present business. Mr. Will
mans old subscribers will be supplied by
Mr.. Champion, who will give special at.
tention to the wants of the reading pub,
lie, adding new attractions constantly.
The old hands will be continued for de-
livering, etc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
CORPORATION TAXES.

The a., II. A q. Squares Itself win
Rock Island COunty---Other Rail
road Assessments.
Mr.. NJ. B. Walker, real estate and tax
agent for the c.. b. IL q. road. called
upon County Treasurer Schafer today
and paid the roads taxes for the year
amounting to $G,534 81. The other
roads owning property in Rock Island
county have all settled. They are AS
follows: c., r. |. & p, 81, GAG O5; C.,
NJ. & st. p. So. 1854; II. l. " p.
80. S3S.07; Moline Il Southeastern mar
row guage, $3.50 As. The Western Union
Telegraph companys tax is $ll1.2SS the
Central Union and Bell Telephone com
pany's is $145 80.
County Treasurer Schafer has paid off
another series of the old Rockford. Rock
Island s. St. Louis bonds. issued Jan.
l, 1870. Ten of these bonds at $500
each were settled this time, and two more
series of $4,000 due every two years until
paid, are yet to be returned to the county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
LOCAL MEN OF WORTH.
Hon. Bailey Davenport, the Coun'
tvs First Settler.
A Man whose Lire's History IL the
History Of the COminuniIy---A fio-
neer Indeed.

Bailey Davenport Is, in fact, the hrst
settler in Rock Island county, and Is be-
yond doubt the Oldest living resident oil
this entire section. Hence his biography
belongs to a gallery of early residents as
well as of local men OF worth and promN
inence. Mr.. Davenport was born In
Cincinnati, Olio, Sept. 10, 1923. and
before he was a year old was brought by
his father. Col. Davenport, 10 Rock ISL
and county. He attended school in the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
IknII.

The st. Louis Whites, of the Western
league, are playing the Davenport club
of the Interstate league, across the rive
this afternoon, and the same two mines
will play another game tomorrow. H.
teresting contests are promised.
The Eleventh and Tenth grades of the
High school, played very exciting gamt
at the park this morning. The Tenth
nine won by score of 90 to 90. The
batteries for the Eleventh nine were Cue
and Ellis, and for the Tenth nine Bow
man and Applequist. The umpire was
Rispen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
"POlificaI Economy. >,

Prof jerks, of Knox college, Gales
burg, delivered fine lecture before the
Rock Island high school in the assembly
room of the new building at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. His subject was
Political Economy" and the lecture ~as
scholarly and instructive, setting forth in
a clear light the science of the Amer
lean form of government and the princi
pies upon which it is built.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

On Wednesday evening next Rev. A.
B. Medium will be installed es pastor OF
the Central church. Rev. w. s. Marquis
will preside. Rev. j M, Linn, of Gene
SEQ. will preach the sermon, Rev. T. r.
Johnston, of Edgington, will deliver the
charge to the pastor elect, and Rev. ] B.
Little the charge to the congregation.
The service will be held in the church
and the public is cordially invited.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

The heifer belonging to W. j. Harold
of South Moline, described in the A1GUs
on Thursday, died that evening. L vet>
Urinary surgeon of Moline who went out
to see the animal, reports that il
suffered intense agonies to the end. II
is his opinion that the animal did not die
of hydrophobia but an affection of the
brain. 1t is to be hoped that the doctor
is night.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21
FINANCIAL.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES.

The following is small list Of complete loans
on hand, which we offer, subject to previous sale
for their face and accrued interest:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

L. E. Parmenter. attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoff1ce block, Rock ISL
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-21

first buildin g
erected for edu>
cational purpos>
es, in what is
now Rock Island
county. 1t was
a one-story log
cabin, the only
openings being a
door and a fire.
place; but that
l.tNIa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-20
The Foreign Grain Trade.

LONDON. March 19-The Mark Lane Ex-
press. in its weekly review OF the grain trade,
says: ''The English wheat trade il not improv-
ing. The sales for the week were 1927 quar-
tiers. at Dos cd per quarter. against 41.s65 quar-
tiers. at 32s lid, during the corresponding week
last year. In the foreign trade stagnation pre-
walls. Imports of wheat are smaller, but the
proportion of -four is larger, and
Keeps down prices. This freight per
steamer parcels of wheat from New
York to Liverpool is only I'd per quarter,
and there is pros pect that wheat will again be
paid for as ballast Flour barely maintains its
former values. Maize is slow to sell. Grinding
bareys are against BUYERS and Sd dearer Oats
were in small supply during the week, and Sd
higher. Four cargoes of wheat arrived off The
coast during the week; seven cargoes were sold,
two were Withdrawn. and two remain. AT to-
days market English and foreign wheats were
weaker at decline of Cd. Flour was IN large
supply and 306d lower. Oats advanced an ad-
ditinna al I'D
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-20

ward tendency there was fair activity, but with
the depression in values dullness. There
were o good many foreign buying orders IN the
wheat pit aud these held rae market steady
earsy; but when IL was announced That the de-
crease in the visible supply was bnt 408000 bu.
when twice that amount was anticipated, and
that the receipts in the Nosthwest were very
large, the tendency was downward. prices de-,
clinng &c. May opened at 78sc, advanced to
7sEc, reacted and closed at 78!e. Corn was only
moderately active to-day, and trading was
mostly local. The feeling firm early
in the session. there being fair demand for
Shorts" and prices were advanced ahout &c.
The advance brought out more offerings and
prices gradually reacted. May opened 1T 5lz q
5lsc. advanced to Size. reacted 70 size, aud
closed at 81 Size Oats were dull and heavy.
and very little change occurred IN values. May
opened and closed at Bic. Little interest was
manifested in the provision market and no par
tieular changes occurred Offerings and demand
were light and fluctuations were confined 20
narrow limits May pork opened az Sl4 10,
ranged between S14. 10 and s1A III, and closed at
$l4. l0014 l2h May lard sold at 1921 q size,
and closed At 1874 60 May short ribs sold
e. 7.224 % 25c. and closed al the former figures.
The leading futures ranged as follows: