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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
fine Engravings.

Steel engrsvings, etchings and artists
proofs are now all the go for ornament
ing the walls of your psrlors and where
to get the latest productions in this line
is the question. G. G. Taylor has for
years made specially Of fine goods in
this line. He has just inaugursted a
closing out sale of his fine pictures and
easels which affords an opportunity for
those wishing fine engravings to get them
at greatly reduced price. There Is
nothing that would make more appro>
pirate Christmas gift than an engraving;
as the human family all admire fine pic
lures. He has Just finished framing a
large number which be has conspicuously
displayed at his store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
Chicago, Burlington a Quuincy r.. II

Rock Island, H., Dec. p, SO.
The c., B. Il Q. now have on sale
winter tourist tickets to all points in
Florida and to other southern states
points; also to the City of Mexico and
the Pacific coast points. Sleeping car &C.
commodatiops secured to destination.
For rates or further information apply
to any agent Of the c., B. & Q. or to a.
ID. Mack, Div. Pass. Agt. Rock Island.
H. D. MACK,
Div. Pass. Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
Hard Coal harket.

Crate and egg. 81 so; stove, No. 4 and
nut. 81 70 per ton, screened and deliv-
cred; 20 cents per ton discount allowed
II paid within ten days. Camel coal
for CRATES, IS per ton. Now is the time
to buy. Blacksmiths' coal, coke and
charcoal on hand. Z. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

Rogers knives, forks and spoons; also
full line OF tea sets, butter dishes, fruit
stands, cake baskets. bake dishes, casters,
cups and napkin rings in quadruple plate.
Every piece warranted. Prices that
competition dare not follow. The c. F
Adams Home Furnishing House, 322
Brady street. Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

DIR. VIM. H. Thompson. of the univer-
sity OF the city of New York. says: THE
symptoms of diseased kidneys will first
appear In the extremely different organs
OF the body" Treat the kidneys and not
the effects of kidney disease. by using
Warmers Safe Cure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

Holiday goods purchasers should not
forget the fact that the Fair is actually
selling out their stock without regard to
price as it becomes necessary for them to
vacate the building February /. This
stock embraces all the very latest novel;
ties in toys and many other goods suita
BILE for Christmas gifts and are being sold
at exceedingly low prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
Rear In Mind

that j. Ramser. the eldest established
jeweler, does not take advantage of the
holiday rush TO work off a lot of cheap
and inferior goods. Remember the
goods you purchase there are always A
No. l, fully guaranteed, backed up by an
established trade of twenty years stand.
ing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
Xmas Gifts

at the Forward store; baskets trimmed
and untrimmed, bambo easels and tables,
shopping baskets, ladies' and gents
waste baskets. brass goods, ink sets,
beautiful leather and channels toilet sets
rose jars, silk tides and Grapes. beau
tiful line of hand painted goods. our own
designs, fancy draping. silk and linen
scarfs, etc, at lowest prices.
FORWARD STORE.
914 West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
Knocked Outi

Prices on oxydized silver toilet sets
knocked out at T. II. Thomas drug store,
where they have the most complete line
of oxydized silver goods in the three
cities and at wonderfully low prices
having just bought large stock direct
from the manufacturers at half the usual
price.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
DIE Kapelle

Mr. Henry Strive. formerly of this city,
and for some time q resident of Daven>
port, will inaugurate the opening of a
new rooms at his place corner of Harri-
son and Fifth streets. Davenport. tomor>
row. His place is called the die Ka
pelle." He has the best beer and drinks
of all kinds aud cigars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

The chaplain for congress seems to
pray hard enough. but still he does no
good; not so with DR.. Bull; his cough
syrup has never failed to cure the most
stubborn cough and cold.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

II cannot praise Hoods Ssrsaparills
half enough" says mother, whose son,
almost blind with scrofuls, was cured by
this medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

The NJ. N. Fl. club of Moline will give
q masquerade at Wagner's opera house
Saturday, Dec. 81. Free car after the
dance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

Skating at the rink Chris mas after
noon and evening. Adm ssiou. 10c.
Collins Bros. managers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

Loosely still has a very choice line Of
Xmas presents, and asks his many friends
to call and see his selections, before buy
ing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

McIntire Bros. have a new and reliable
kid glove cleaner; cleans perfectly and
leaves no odor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

He is Q pretty foolish man who thinks
that the grass widow 10 green.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
weather Forecast.

U. 8. SIGNAL OFYIcE
Washington, ID. C., Dec, 81 (
For the next "a hours for Illinois
Slight rains and colder weather.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

1t was an Engllshmsn WHO thought
that the Ell roads ran underground.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
DIREFUL DESTRUCTION.
The Sears FIGURING Mill Wiped
Ont by Fire.

Mass OF Ruins Marks the Site Of
what was Yesterday One OF the Best
Willis In liiinois---The Loss ana In.
surance---A Calamity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21
Waufad.

A cook. Enquire of Mrs. Franz
Mixter, 723 Twentieth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

The Office, building and contents we're
insured for $500 in Loosely & Knowl-
tons agency aud the Lane ashire comps ny.
THE ORIGIN
or cause Of the fire Is entirely unknown
The Messrs. Sears have not the least idea
how it started. The theory OF spouta-
neous combustion will be advanced by
many, and it NAV be correct. but those
best acquainted with the premises will
explode it on the ground that r more
carefully kept and cleaner mill could not
exist. The greatest of precaution was
always taken that nothing of a cOmbIst>
Ibe nature remained about the builo ing
The mill had been running to its full ca
pscity. and eighteen hours day--sni I'D
to midnight. Everything was apparently
all right when it shut down for the light.
HISTORICAL.
The building was of solid stone, -hree
stories and half high with basement.
The dimensions were 51x61 outside. 1t
was CoushuCttu III lCOO Nv DdVl ID.
Sears and Sons-Willism, George
and David-and was erected on
the edge of the dam at the
approach to the first bridge Prior to
that for nine years the Messrs. Scar had
conducted the frame mill on the eastern
extremity Of the island of Rock Island
After building the mill at Milan they de-
voted themselves to its operation cons
tinuously. Mr.. d. B. Sears died six
years ago and the sons have had charge
Of the business since. II was operated by
water power and had five turbine wheels
Originally the stone process was used en-
tirely, but IL was re placed by the double
roller system until when the properly was
destroyed there were nine double roller
mills, and FIVE run of stone. The capa-
city was three hundred barrels = day,
and il was full last night, il be-
ing estimated that there were 1000
barrels of -four. corn meal, etc, and
~, 900 to IL. 600 bushels Of wheat and
rye on hand. The mill was as nearly
perfection as it could be made. 1t was
equipped throughout with the most mod>
ern improved machinery. 1t was always
u model OF nestness and cleanlir ess and
a source OF great and very justihsble
pride to its owners. The destruction can
only be termed calamity. not only to the
owners who are among our Oldest and
most highly respected citizens, but 20 the
entire community.
The mills employed sixteen men; F.
NJ. Van Horn was head miller, ami Thorn
as Taylor second miller. The Messrs.
Sears were all seen by an ARGUS repre-
sentative this morning. but they we're not
prepared to say as to what their future
plans will be.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-21

The IRE hend has again made dire
visitation in the vicinity of Milan. and
one OF the leading industries, not only OF
Book Island county, but of the state n,
Illinois, is in ruins. Between Q and a
O'Clock this morning the great stone
building. known as Sears mills.
which has become familiar as a land
marx to the community, was en,irely
gutted oy hre. aud nothing but cracked
and crumbling walls remain.
II was within few minutes of .
O'Clock that Waterman Patterson, OF the
cotton mill, discovered flames issuino
from the roof Of the flour mill and gave
the alarm. The villages of Milan
ana Sears and all the inhabitants
IN the vicinity were soon aroused
and the Milan hand engine hurried
10 the scene. Bucket and SALVAGE
origades were promptly organized bui
the hames were beyond control when dis.
covered and before scarcely any effort
mad been made TO save or rescue it, tho
great stone structure contained a seetb.
ing mass OF fire and smoke. 1t was inn
possible to do more than protect adioln
ing property; to removing the contents OF
the little brick office adjoining to places
OF safety. This building contained not
only the books and other papers of the
mill property. but the postoffice for the
town OF Sears was also located in |,
Everything was saved in the way of con,
tents but the building was DESTROYED. The
nre ragged until almost daylight and until
there was nothing left for it to feast upon
mill, machinery and material all gone.
This morning but mere she'll remains
above the ground.
TUE Loss AND INSURANCE
II is impossible as yet to ascertain tie
exact loss, but it will be between $50. 900
and $4,000 net. The original cost Of
the mill twenty .one years ago was $66,>
OOO. After that, improvements amounts
ing to SIG, 200 were made, and later the
process was changed from stone TO roller
at considerable additional expense. and it
is thought that 100000 would not more
than cover the amount of money invest t
ed. AT any rate. the loss now is roughly
estimated at $50 900. of which $50 900 is
on the mill and machinery and $50 900 IN
stock. The insurance, al in mutual
companies. is $50 600. which leaves a
net loss OF about $50. 900.
The insurance is distributed among the
fOllOwinp commands.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
HE HAD ONLY ONE LUNG.
But Colonel Lynch Was Able to
Breathe Through His Breast.

Colonel Frank Lynch, Of Cleveland,
who was shot through the breast at the
battle of Atlanta, died recently, and an
autopsy was held on his remains. At
the time of his injury. in 1865, the
wound was supposed to be mortal, but
he recovered from the shock and
was brought home, when it was found
necessary to remove portions of three
ribs that had been broken by the ball
and had become diseased. The opera
tion was successfully performed,
although the wound where the ribs
had been removed never healed. A
fistular opening remained, from which
were constantly discharged pus and
mucus from the lung. Colonel Lynch
possessed the ability to breathe through
the passage after closing his mouth and
nostril5. The wound required daily
attention, although it did not cause
Colonel Lynch acute suffering. 1t was
n matter of considerable interest to as
certain the condition Of the right lung
after death, and the examination
showed that it had been totally obliter-
ated with the exception of n small limb
about the size OF two fingers. The
light side of the chest was totally col
lapsed. The left lung, however, was
found to be unusually developed, as is
often the case where the other is dis
eased. Only man of the very strong
est vitality could have endured such a
drain upon his system for twenty-four
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
Tho state Farm investigation.

LINCOLN, Neb, March l6.-[Special to The
BEE. 1.-THE Investigation of the state farm
agricultural experiment station promises to
be a fizzle, just like all other Investigations
undertaken By this legislature. The meeting
of the committee called to agree on reports
resulted in nothing but talk, and the matter
is again deferred, this time until Monday
arrives.
Representative Diller offered q resolution
embodying the lines of minority report,
but he could not get second. 1t stated that
while there had been no results commensur-
ate with the outlay of money there was no
evidence Of misappropriation of funds
that the committee had no right to take cog
nzance of the doings Of Billings, and further
more, that that gentleman was not amenable
to the discipline Of the legislature, or words
10 that effect. Representative Rayner is
writing the majority report, already fore
shadOwed in TIE Bee and Senator Conner
will prepare u minority report to be sub
mitted at Mondays meeting
BY sharp Eight in the house Mr.. Raypei
saved his bills from indefinite postpOnement
but the proposition TO separate the Industrial
college from the university is radical and the
time short. 1t is not likely TO succeed.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17

Florence Hurley, the girl who suicided
in Leadville on account OF bad treat
ment from Hoyt, who had betrayed and
abused her though she continued to live
as his mistress, an account of which was
printed in THE BEE at the time, went
to Leadville, and on seeing the dead girl
became frantic with grief and tried to
poison himself. One account says he has
gone permanently insane,
The cheerful intelligence is sent out
by wire from Toledo, says the New
York World, that Mrs. Losewa Seitz,
aged fifty-four, has for the third time
made Mr.. Samuel Seitz happy by be-
coming his wife. Mrs. Seitz's matri-
monial experience has been peculiar
and exciting. While Il maiden named
Gaines she was wooed and won by Mr..
William G. Queen. William jolted her
young affections too severely on the
corduroy road Of life, and she secured
a divorce and promptly married Mr..
Samuel Seitz. This alliance not prov
ing satisfactory she as promptly secured
another divorce and married Mr.. Jacob
Meeker. Mr.. Meeker became tiresome,
and besides it was developed that his
first wife died under circumstances
which would seem to indicate that her
tea had been surreptitiously sweetene ed
for her with confection originally in
tended for rats. So Mrs. Meeker
sought relief and divorce and again
married Mr.. Seitz.
Content did not long brood like a
snowy dove upon her soul. Within a
fieeting month Seitz VS. Seitz again
decorated the court calendar, and Mrs.
Seitz, on obtaining her freedom, for
gave Meeker both his fatiguing man
ners and the rat-bane suspicion, and
married him for the second time. Alas
for that evanescence known as human
bliss, and for constancy which needs no
other bane than experience and time!
Jacob wearied her again, and again
sought the blessings of single life
through divorce. only to give herself
for tho third if not last time to the
| eager and expectant Seitz, to whom her
loyal affections were transferred at the
altar. Tho divorce business in Toledo
is looking up and Mrs. Seitz, it may be
said, has broken the matrimonial record
for all America.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17

taxes on real property shall be lien thereon
from October 1, and that the purchaser of
property on that day shall be considered its
owner.
In committee of the whole the following
were recommended for passage. all house
measures:
Cady's bill for bounty of per cent per
pound on beet sugar; the bill allowing plate
glass insurance companies with 100000
capital to do business in Nebraska, the
limit for all foreign insurance COM
panies now being 100000, and the bill
providing that the charges for the keeping of
live stock shall be a lien upon such ami
mails.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The committee of the whole recommended
the passage of the following bills:
Authorizing the state treasurer to transfer
to the general fund $l29,000 now in the in
sane hospital fund.
Requiring loan and building associations
from other states, or Nebraska associations
doing business in counties other than those
in which they are organized to deposit
$1,000 worth Of securities with the secre.
tary of state, but the limitation does not ap-
ply to the loaning OF money.
Appropriating S23, 900 to replace the boiler
and engine house at the Lincoln hospital for
insane, recently destroyed by an explosion.
The mouse allowed $4,000, and the senate
made the Increase at the request of the
board of public lands and buildings, who
stated that they had forgotten to include an
estimate for the excavation. '
Corbin's house bill authorizing the invest
ment of the permanent school fund in
registered school district bonds.
Limiting legislative employees in the future
to sixty-siX for the senate and sevcnty-tive
for the house.
A message was received from the governor
recommending the meat inspection and anti
trust bills formulated by the ST. Louis con-
ventIOn. ...
The bills were Immediately introduced by
Hurd and Taggart
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
Keckley Carries His Point.

LINCOLN, Neb. March Especial to THE
BEE. .l-Scnator Kecklcy's calling has not fit
ted him to make pyrotechnlc displays in ora
tory, but he expresses himself clearly and
forciDly and commands unqualified respect
for his hard good sense and his integrity of
purpose. He has several times objected to
concurrence in house amendments by viva
voce vote, or by q vote less than that pre-
scribed by the constitution for the passage of
the body of the bill He has raised the point
that such record would not stand the test If
questioned in the courts. Lieutenant Cover
nor Meikleiohn has finally adopted Mr.. Keck-
ley's view, and announces that he will SO
rule in all future cases of that kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
Congratuiating ParneIl.

LINCOLN. Neb., March 16.--lSpecial to
The BEE.l-Senator Conner this afternoon
introduced the following, which will come up
for vote on Monday.
Resolved, That the Legislature of Nebraska
offer its congratulations to Charles Stuart
Parnell and his colleagues on their signal
triumph over the conspiracy based on forgery
and perjury by which the enemies of Ireland
had hoped to ALLEVIATE from tine Irish leaders
aud their cause the rapidly growing friend.
ship of the British people and the established
sympathy Of the American press and people.
Resolved, That this legislature renew its
expression of sympathy with the brave aud
patient efforts of the Irish people in the
greatest constitutional struggle OF modern
times TO secure their legislative independ-
ence, and sends to Charles Stuart Parnell
and William T.. Gladstone its message of en-
couragement with the hope that before many
months IA settlement Will have been arrived
at between the Irish and British people, hon
orable and satisfactory to both.
Resolved, That official copies OF these res.
olutions be forwarded TO Charles Stuart Par
nell and Hon. William Il. Gladstone.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
Everything Comes to Him Who Waits.

had returned from a convivial party
where the bottle had circulated freely
and was discovered by the junior dean
waiting patiently in IA corner of the col
lege quadrangle.
"Why don't you go TO your room and
get to bed, doctory" asked the function
AIRY.
''Gt's all right, old fellow" replied the
learned tippler. ''The quad going
round n round, and I'm waiting till my
staircase comes along. 'Specting it ov-
cry minute"
fellow and tutor to go and meet the
stairw NY halfway.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
GnOi-BY.
Hcto Orleans times. Democrat.

NcU orleans 1tmeS-Dcm0crdt.
When we have said good-by to some dear
friend,
Or watched recedng loved ones from the
shore
Then turned away since we could do no
more
To make their happiness complete, we send
Hosts of good wishes after, as we Send
Our homeward way; beg Heaven to out
pour
Its blessings on the ones that we adore,
And God his gracious favor 70 extend.
There arc SO many foesl Land, sea and
sky
Have now unheard-of dangers! Blu, this
cry
Disturbs the heart in silence. We defend
Anxietes from curious eyes, pretend
TO be indifferent, seem cold and shy,
When with our trembling lips we saJ,
''Good-by!n
Omaha daily bee., 1889-03-17
Legislative Gossip.


LINCOLN, Neb., March 49, Special to THE
BEE. The senate committee on the institu-
tion for the feeble-minded have planned a
trip to Beatrice Sunday since the Sc nate
would not excuse them on week day.
Judge Heist, of Sidney, is a candidate for
the Sidney land Office, and a petition is being
circulated at the capitol
Register JEFF Megeath, of Omaha, is on
hand again in the interest of his little bill
and confines his coquettry to members Of the
house.
The friends OF Senator Taggart are boom
ing him for congress IN the event of Laird's
death.
Thus far there has been no conference
committee. .....
Friday evening the senate refused to ex-
cuse members in order to have a Saturday
session. At noon to-day the usual attempt
to adjourn Till Monday was made, resulting
in boyish, buisterous wrangle, and during
the melee four senators, three of them from
Omaha got excused.
The Saturday session spoilt senatorial
trip to the fish Matching.