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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

The victorious Sylvan boat crews ar
rived home At a, last rvynu- from
Grand Rapids. M,h , The scene Of their
recent conqur~Js The oar.men were
met at the depot hy the Deere band. com
pany F. and representatives. OF the fire
department. who had - banner on which
VAS the inscription, Moline welcomes
her victorious oarsmen and challenges the
world We soap our boats" The boats
were unloaded and a procession taken up
to the boat house where the boats were
deposited amid cheers for the Sylvans,
and then the procession proceeded to
Wagncrs opera house, where, after
lively selection by the band, President
Moore, of the Sylvan club made an adj
dress complimentary to the victors on
their glorious and unprecedented achieve
ment of winning twenty two medals in
one season. DR.. Arp replied for the Syl>
ans A banquet followed in the dining
hall adjoining the opera house Besides
the twenty-five medals the Sylvans have
secured the f Jaccari challenge cup for
the Junior four Dared race in the NJ. Y.
A. r. A regatta. The Chicago Heraid
cup Was also won and becomes the prop
erty of the senior four, as IL not a
challenge cup. The ChiPpies four also
won the Perry cup in the Junior four
Dared race AT Grand Rapids, which If
again won by Il Sylvan crew next year
will become permanently the property Of
the cluh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
POPULAR SYSTEM L.
The Electric Street Ritiway---How
It's Oprrarrd---The Motors Across
the River.

Thr Electric STREET Ritiway---How
Itts Oprratrd---The Motors Across
The River.
Now that there is prospect of cleo
triclly being used as motive power for
street railways in Rock Island, the re
suits of its introduction upon the Central
street railway of Davenport will be
than ordinary curiosity. The motors are
now being put under the cars on the
Davenport line. The truck, owing to
the heavy grade on Brady street, and the
curves on the line, is equipped with two
motors of fifteen horse power each.
Each axle is driven separately. The
motors are entirely independent of the
car body, no part of the motors or mech
anism being attached or cutting through
the car floor. The car body is simply
bolted on the motor truck. The motors
are controlled from either end of the car,
the only connection with the motor and
regulating mechanism being made by
means of a chain attached to each
break spindle The ordinary break
handle turned in one direction,
throws off the break and admits
the electric current To the motors,
starting the car. and turned in the oppo>
site direction stops the car bv first shut
ting off the current from the motors and
then setting the brakes Each motor has
u spring support. making wear on work
ing parts and truck extremely light while
1t also permits a yielding impact of the
motor upon the load at starting T00thed
gearing is used throughout and ali the
Journals are held 10 rigid castings.
The gearing is noiseIess, efficient, rei-
able and durable All Journal boxes are
dnst-tight boxing The commut4tor
brushes are fixed in position and need no
adjustment either for change in load or
IN direction of rotation But one SET of
brushes is used for each motor. Every
car is equipped with means for making
with the conductor on both
sections of the line, ''trolleys" being en-
Ployed beneath the overhead conductors.
The Democrat Gasette says the danger to
passengers on railways operated by the
Sprague system is so much less than that
on railways operated by the cable system
that comparison between the two is
ridiculous 1t is only question of time
and not Il long lime eithrr-wnen all
street railway in cities Of Is. 900 inhabi-
tanis and upwards viii be run by cleo
triclty. Electric power Will snperccde
the cable system II is safer and not
subject to hrrsksges which are such an
moving hindrance- in the cable system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
Locked IN an ibayeunnrt

John Bennett, the trick mason who
has already been indicted several times in
Rock Island county for thievery,is locked
up in the county Jail at Davenport.
When Wednesday nights storm was at
its height Bennett, who has been living
in Davenport recently, called at the house
of Mr.. Price, north OF that city near Duck
creek, and asked for shelter He was
not only given shelter, but supper and
lodging also. Mr.. Price went out early
yesterday to do his chores, intending to
ask Bennett to take breakfast before
leaving on his foot journey. While he
was in the barn Bennett arose, stole the
sum of $21 from Mr. Prices vest which
was in the kitchen, and took his de part
ure. Bennett was arrested yesterday and
Jailed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

Tie first weeks work at the teachers
institute has closed pleasantly with an
enrolment of l44 members, which i.
three more than the total enrolment a
the same time last year. The exercises
were opened this morning by Mr.. Hatch
who read a short selection from the bible
and Offered prayer, after which Mr.. Bishop
and Miss kadell rendered duet accom-
panied by Mrs. Bishop at the piano-all
of Moline, entitled Holy Flrher Guide
Our Footsteps" This was choice seIec-
ton, and the parts were all well executed,
which fact was much appreciated by the
teachers, who would be pleased to hear
other selections from such able vocalists
After the opening exercises the regular
work Of the day was resumed.
Interest in the natural science work is
increasing as the time advances. Al
though there was good work accom-
plished last year in this line, we have
reasons to think still more light will be
given on the subject this year, from the
different modes in which PrOfs. Harper
and Hatch are presenting, making 1t both
interesting and instructive.
Additional names are:
Jenevieve Dswley, May Failing. J. W.
Harthett, Barton ColgrOve.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

For rent-A good house cheap, sup
piled with water, corner of Twenty first
street and Fourth avenue. Apply to
VIM. McEniry, pOstotfice block.
There will be Turner picnic at HUI
ber's garden, on Moline avenue, on Sat
urday evening of this week. Gymnastic
exercises by the active and junior classes
will be features of the affair
Assistant Supt. A ]. Earing, of the
C, NJ. It St. p, is likely to succeed the
late General Superintendent Clark
Eighteen years ago Mr.. Earring was tel
egraph operator of the Milwaukee at
WATERFOWL.
Boss Wells and Heap Big Injun Payne
had a long conference over the republican
situation last night, but they did not tell
the ARGUS reporter the result of their
confab. 1t pertained principally TO the
states attorneyship.
c.. Lynde, treasurer of the Rock
Island school district, has for sale 5000
in bonds, of the denomination OF $500
each, with interest at five per cent per
annum, payable semi-annually, and TO
run five years from Aug. 2, 1888.
Mr.. W. F. Dickson, representing the
American and European Tourists Educa>
tlonal association, is in the city He is |
arranging the prelimlnaries for the first |
grand eighteen days tour of the United |
States and Canada under the auspices of |
the society and which embraces the prin
clpal cities east of Chicago. The excur
sion leaves Chicago on the evening of |
August 6. 1t will include visit to
President Cleveland at Washington, and
Gen. Harrison at indianapolis. This ex-
curs'on will be followed by another to
Florida and 10 the Pacific The excur-
slons afford a good opportunity for see
ing the new world for a nominal price
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

The report gaining currency that Mr. .
VIM. jackson had decided to bolt the re.
publican national ticket, an ARGUS re-
porter called upon that gentleman This
afternoon and asked him as to the truth
of the statement Mr.. jackson received
the press ambassador in his usual courte-
Gus manner, and frankly admitted that he
WAS not at all in favor of the high tariff
measures advocated by the republican ma
tional platform. He would not bolt his
party ticket, neither would he support
such high tariff plank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
BRIEFLETS,

Egg plant al Mays.
All kinds of fruits at MAYS
Nice watermelons al F. G. Youngs.
Fresh red raspberries at F. G. Young's.
Choice blackberries at F. G. Young's.
Nice cooking apples at c. c. Trues-
dales.
Choice watermelons at C. c. Trues-
dale's.
Choice spring chickens at C. c. Trues-
dales.
Foot race tomorrow afternoon at the
old fair grounds.
The democrats of Yuma organize a
campaign club tonight
The finest watermelons in the city for
25 cents only at Mays.
Home grown blackberries, blueberries
and plums at C.. c. Truesdale's.
Attend the foot race at the old fair
fair grounds tomorrow afternoon.
Fresh bananas, nice new grapes and
California pears, at Boro's. bank corner.
Smith and Edwards run 100 yards fol
5000 tomorrow afternoon, between and
3 o'clock.
Mr.. Samuel BOwles, of elsburg,
was in the city today and inspected the
ARGUS new quar- tiers.
Mrs ) X. Wright and children re-
turned last evening from pleasant vlsi,
to friends al Dubuque.
Mrs L. NJ. Salisbury, of Omaha, Neb.
is visiting at the residence OF her fsther
MIR. s. l.. Southland, on First avenue.
W A. Porter has rendered his resigna,
ton to Sheriff Silvis as turnkey at thu
county Jail and will in the future devot,
himself to railrosding,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

Mr. J. II. Reeves, late candidate fol-
sheriff, says he is being constantly &C.
costed by republicans with ''Why are you
a Probihltionist?" and asks the ARGUS &c
publish his answer. which is as follows
First. Because of the demoraljzing
effect OF the liquor tariff upon civil
government
Second. The best interest of the ma
ton demands he development of polit-
zeal sentiment against the saloon traffic
Third. Organization Involving open
confession, is necessary to carry forward
successfully any reform, political or
otherwise
Fourth If We desire large influence
for any good, we should seek to be
among It's first advocates.
Fifth. Because it is the only party
which believes in prohibiting the louor
traffic by developing political sentiment
sufficient not only 70 enact. but execute
a prohibitory law J. II. REEVES.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

The river and harbOr bill which now
only awaits the presidents signature, APP
proprstes S500,0o0 for improving the
Mississippi between St Paul and the Des
MONIES rapids, from Des Moines rapids
TO the mouth of the Illinois river. $500. :
900; improving dry locks at Des Moines
rapids, sc, $50. The secretary of wa is
directed at his discretion to cause exam
lnatlon or surveys to be made and the
cost of Improvement to be estimated at
Moline city harbor and of the Mississippi
river near the head of Beaver island at
Clinton. Ten thousand dollars for i'm.
proving the Mississippi river al ST. Ans
thony falls was stricken out.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
Police Points

Chas Sioley was sent To the county
Jail for ninety days by Magistrate Benz
nett, this morning, as common drunk
ard
Deputy Marshal Kramer and Officer
Meenan arrested Ed Maher who halls
from barren Kansas, last evening. for be
ing drank and disorderly. The officers
experienced considerable diff1cult7 in
getting the obslreperous gentleman from
the west to the calsboose, but Illinois did
up Kansas, and this morning Mr.. Maher
paid IS and costs into the Golfers of Tho
citv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

Miss Maggie Meehan, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Meehan, living on Fifth
ant~a half avenue between Sixteenth
aud Seventeenth streets, entertained a
number OF her schooimates in honor of
her ninth birthday yesterday She was
assisted by her sister, Miss Mamie. IN the
entertainment of her little guests, who
were Eva and kittie Smith, Anna aud
Lucy McGuinn, of Moline; Caroline,
Tena and Libbie Schroeder. Allie Green.
Fanny and Rosa Brennan, Ella and Mar
selle Corcoran, Theresa Kinney, Maggie
and Anna Quinlan, Mary Storms, Katie
and Bessie Mcdonald. Mabel and Annie
Corken and Minnie Myres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
POOR PAT.
He il Rring Slaughtered in the House
of His Friends Because He DIdn't
do the Boss Bidding


of His Friends Because He Didn't
do the Boss Bidding.
Just at the present writing there is deep
woe and much trihulation in the local re-
publican camp. For several days the
men who have the custody and guardians
ship of the g. O. p. in their keeping have
been holding divers consultations, and
mutterings of discomfort and impreca>
tons of an emphatic nature have told the
story of internal disruption. The pail of
gloom that has settled in every niche of
the party is trsceable to the coup detat
of the illustrious OMara last Monday
night. OMara's principal sin was in
failing TO appear at the Franklin square
meeting, when he was advertised to
speak, preterring instead to mingie with
JoviaI spirits in sylvan retreat on Rock
river. And to make matters worse. when
Boss Wells upbraided Pat for his lack of
interest IN the cause of free whisky and
high taxes, the latter took great umbrage
and shocked the dignity of the Boss by
telling him to mind his own business.
As consequence a portion of those high
in authority and who dominate the party
policy to Il great extent. are clamoring
for oMara's scalp in the form of his
withdrawal as the republican candidate
for states attorney. ana even go 50 far rs
to say that they will take his name from
the ticket if he doesn't gracefully suren-
der all the rights and privileges Of the
same But this O'Mara is not likely to
de, aud his friends boldly maintain that
it such course is pursued the whole
county ticket viii fall bv the wayside
next November The county central
have no power 10 undo the
work OF the convention, but if 1t should
ask o Mara : resignation end he refused.
81 =AA' i'7'A 4 W. Alt a i'tl4fhtN 'li lbl
printing his name on the tickets. But
there is question il 1t wouldn't be over
stepping its power in this and whether
D Mara couldn't make it interesting for
The members if they should On the
whole it is a pretty mess, and whichever
way 1t results il will leave soreness and
.ltteeiing that cannot be obliterated dur
inc the campaign. As for OMar4, he
has fallen among the Phllslines Had he
not forssken the party OF his first love.
he would not now be censurcd and be-
rated for INDUCING in little innocent
froIic ut the expense Of m unimPortant
meeting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
The Rock Island Nine

For some unaccountable reason the
game which was to have been played
with the Moline club this afternoon did
not take place. That game should be
so extensively advertised and then tail, is
certainly An indication of bad manage
ment. With such an aggregation of
good PLAYERS it is lamentabe fact tina,
one or two excuses of players should not
only mar the clubs reputation. but take
from II that interest which the public
Would hestow upon Il properly managed
nine. Such PLAYERS as Olson, Scherer
Zeis, Weisler, Corkrill and Sullivan
would form the nucleus of a first class
nine At present they are handicapped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
A. q. IL,

The A. O. H order in Illinois. which
has many members in Rock Island, has
shown, remarkable growth the past wear.
The state has eighty nine divisions and
a membershipof 1914 with 2, 1913 insured
There was paid last year for the relief of
members $2Os SS and $50. 258.37 for
other purposes and there is $50, 85S on
hand in cash and property.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
GRAND TOUR OF
United States and Canada

Under the auspices Of Americana Euro pean Tour
lists Educational Association on August 6, 1883
The main trains OF superb Sleeping and dining
cars will lesve Chicago for tour Of II days
visiting Cleveland, Buffalo. Niagara Fails To
ronto, Kingston through 81. Lawrence River u
NEUTRAL, White MOuHtain- Portland. Old Or
chard Beach, Boston, New York. Philadelphia.
Washington. Cincinnati. indianapolis returning 70
Chieagl All points of interest visited en- rou e,
Eighteen DAYS for only $I1O 90, from Chicago in
clGding berths, meals, hotels, sightseeing car
riages, smusemenis, etc Fer particulars address
G. +. A. Beckcs. President American uropsan
Tourists Educational Association, Room s03.
Bank Of Cemmere building, 81. Louis. Mo For
tickets, berths Instructions &c, apply Chicago
Division, al L. s. q NJ. :. r. r., Ticket office
Chicago,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

When the Silver Crescent landed at
Clinton the other evening number Of
the crew left the boat because the captaip
wanted them to sign an agreement 10
make the round trip on the boat or forfeit
their pay. 1t seems that a large number
of river men are in the habit of shipping
at different points, and as soon as the
boat reaches Beef slough they quit and
demand their pay leaving the boat with
out help to handle raft, and the cap
talns of "a number of raft boats have
adopted this contract business in order to
protect themselves against descrtion on
the part of the crew when their services
are most needed They have practically
no work between these points and Beet
slough, and the captains propose to have
them make the round trip.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

The one hundred yard race between
Smith and Edwards comes off tomorrow
afternoon between and o'clock at the
old fair grounds. Edwards lives in this
city instead of Kansas City, as stated
yesterday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Killing, of Rural
have harmonized their differences to the
extent that Mrs. Killing yesterday re.
turned to the old homestead to reside
1t Is To be hoped that this procedure will
end their marital woes, and that they will
in the future live happily together. 1t
will be remembered that Mrs. Killing
brought suit for a divorce from her hus,
band on the ground of repeated cruelty.
but she failed to establish sufficient facts
to secure a decree.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Ice cream at Krell q Maths.
Milk shake at Krell & Maths
Peach ice cream at Krell & Maths.
Vanilla ice cream at Krall & Maths
Chocolate ice cream at Krell e Maths
If you want a fine box OF candy put up
IN good style, try Krell Il Math.
The coolest, finest and best served icf
cream parlor in the three cities is tina,
OF krell Il Maths They serve the hes,
OF everything
Insure IN the Boylston Insurance Co. OF
Boston, Mass, organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 ,000,o0O Z. W. Hurst, soen,
once over Rock Island National Bank,
Barth & Babcock, Dentists.
No, l124 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

The excursion on the Libbie CongeI
last evening, under the auspices of The
Central Presbyterian church, was largely
attended and proved most delightful
affair. The boat went down as far as
Montpelier, returning at midnight.
Hampton served the refreshments for the
occasion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

Geo. W D. Harris has removed his
real estate and insurance office to o2g
seventeenth street, under the CONNER,
cial Hotel, where he will he glad to see
his old customers and all who wish bar
gains IN real estate or frst-class insur-
anCe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-07-27

what Is more attractive Than prcttv
lace with a fresh, bright complexion? For
1t use Pozzonis powder.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1888-03-09
THAT OMNIBUS BILL.

The minority report of the committee on
the Springer Omnibus bill, composed Of the
Republicans of the committee, makes its
strong point IS we suggested last week-that
after Dakota, Montana, Washington and
New Mexico have done all that is provided
for in the Springer bill they will be no
nearer statehood so far As admission is con-
cerned than they are now. There is no
guarantee in the bill that they will be ad-
mitted, even after they have done all they
can under this bill. Eleven states have been
admitted without enabling acts, why net
these four? Dakota, which is Republican,
has two or three times larger population
than New Mexico, Washington or Montana,
Democratic, and has been demanding di-
vision, IS we'll IS statehood, with Is many
people and IS great wealth remaining to
each part IS the other Territories have as
they are. And yet it is made . condition of
the Springer bill that Dakota shall not be
divided. This is the adroit scheme that lies
at the foundation of the bill. There is no
promise that she will be admitted, but if she
comes in 1t must be with double the ent:tle-
ments required of her sister Territories, and
IS one State where there should be two.
Dakota does not want to be admitted IS one
State. This bill compels her to do that or
remain out of the Union. This is monstrous
political tyranny and injustice. We hope
to see the Springer bill killed in its nest.
Toole's Montana admission bill we hope to
see pass, but we prefer Territorialism, carpet
bag government all, for indefinite time, to
being struggled into the Union at the sacri-
fee of the rights and welfare of our neigh
hora
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1888-03-09
ABOUT THE SMALLPOX.

The smallpox has heen treating Montana
in . very peculiar manner this winter. Cases
have developed in = dozen OF more different
places, and except in Butte they have hardly
extended beyond the person contracting it.
This is remarkable, As it is = viciously con-
tagious disease, and it cannot be that strict
isolation has been observed in all cases.
Neither can its origin be readily accounted
for in many cases, Is some have occurred
where it is asserted there was no possibility
of contact. Of course with railroad commu-
nicatlon and travel the opportunity for dis
of the disease is increased many
fold, but where persons have not so travelled,
nor been in contact with any one who has,
or who has had the smallpox, or n who has
been in contact with it, the origin is difficult
to determine. 1t is said to prevail to greater
or less degree in several towns in California
from which Montana receives many goods,
but there have been cases where this man
ner of origin was not apparent. Fortunately
the form has not generally been malignant,
and nearly all with good treatment and fair
physical condition at the inception Of the
disease have recovered; but . malignant
form and widespread contsgion is liable to
prevail At any time. The precaution of
vaccination should be universal, At least in
towns, and when . case occurs the most
rigid quarantine enforced. The next month
or two will still be ''great small pox
weather." and too great care cannot be
taken.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1888-03-09
IN BRIEF.

ro,nor. March 4-Cnarles Cecil JONI
,r.nners. Duke Of Rutland, 10 dead.
posros. March IA. Bronson Also aa
~ wnII Known author, died to-day sgeo co.
POW. March 4.-Tbe bodies Of oyer ~
.,assros ~ recent a%valanches In tne 1'a''sn
~. have been recovered.
HARrroRp, March 4.-Dr. William NAT;
,,ofessor Of systematic theology IN a aaa ! en-
Theological Seminary, died to-day aeeu w.
LONDON. March 2.-The French scnoo ."ed
Flenr de- 10 Mer has foundered on Inc is.. n.a
Of Cayenne. Sixty passengers ''
drowned.
CHICAGO, March PA Daily Neaos spe,
ci.I from Newton, Kansas, says . cyclono
lat night unroofed the Newton caff rag
= : and destroyed seven dwellings, WIN
+. Lacey was killed outright. Mrs: o,na.n
had her shoulder broken and MISS onoooe'
was fatally injured.
SuAK1M, March 4.--Suakim was attackeo
o.day by ! large force of rebels. After lou.
hours fighting the rebels retired, 'eaV'nt
several hundred killed M BOUNDED on tne
field. On the British side Colonel lap ahe
FIVE Epyptians were killed and fourteen
wounded. The British eunboats, Dolphin
| and Albacore, assisted to guard the city ano
| poured a deadly fire on the retreat'ng reoe'S