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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
COMING COUNCILMEN
A Glance at the FIELD OF Candidates
Before the Democratic Primaries
Tonight

A Glance at the Field OF Candidates
Tonight.
This evening the democratic esaeuses
will be held 10 nominate candidates for
aldermen, and select delegates to the
city-tounship convention TO be held al
Turner hall rext Tuesday night. 1t is
bat necessary that the csucuses be guided
ia their choice for sidermanic candidates
by determination to continue the pro-
ereesfve spirit 0f the times in regard TO
municipal matters.
10 the FIRST ward Chas. Strupp aud
AID. WiDsIow Howard are being discuss
ed, though the latter sterply refuses to be
a candidate.
Second yard democrats are divided in
their preferences as among John Voik,
John Ohlveiler and Chas. Durham. any
one Of whom would make an excellent
fight.
In the Third ward. joseph Geiger. Aid.
CIV. Negus and EK-Alds- b. Winter and
g. w. Henry are all spoken of as equal
TO the emergency Of laying ont Mr..
Rinck. but Mr. Geiger will probably
be the nominee.
10 the Fourth. Aid. Matthias schnell
and Mr.. Geo. Aster are being discussed.
In the Fifth, ex-Ald. Geo Fl. Simmon
viii be nominated in all probability. and
/ this is the case be will be the new al
,ierrnan from the ward.
In the SiTtb. Mr.. Geo Browner and
ex.Ald. John Atkinson are being en-.
Enthusiastically mentioned, and either one
would lead his pkrty TO victory.
In the Seventh, Robt. Hill. Paul THE.
sen and Robt. Wagner are being discussed
today, and If any one is made the nominee
he will give TO the democracy another al
herman from that ward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
A WARNING TO LOVE IS.
Don't Take q Revolver When You Go
Counting.

Don't Take Revolver When You Go
Counting.
LEHIGHTOS, Pa, March pa sad case OF
shooting occurred here at II o'e oek Thurs
day night, which resulted in the almost in
slant death Of Miss Gertie Hiskey, hand
some girl Of 10 years Of age. Webster
Campbell, Of Weissport, Pa, was paying
his attentions to Miss Hisksy H. says that
after the ether members OF thu family had
retired, he removed revolver from bis
pocket and placed it on the bureau The
weapon fell 70 the floor and was accident
ally discharged The ball entereo Miss His
keys brain and she fell 70 the floor and soon
after expired
Campbell Charged with Murder.
The coronor's jury rendered verdict that
Miss Hiskey came 70 her death b. pistol
shot wound al the hands of Webs rsr Camp
bell Two chambers OF the revolver were
found empty, and it is alleged th At, instead
Of accident, Miss Hiskey was slot by her
lover. Campbell was arrested and lodged
in Mauch Chunk Jail. When the family re-
tired Thursday night there was nothing in
Campbslrs conduct 70 indicate that he in
tended 70 shoot the girl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
ABBREVIATED TeLeGRAHs.

The Prince of Wales is in Berlin on a visit
to the German emperor.
The British house of lords has adopted the
Tory motion on the PaTnell commissions re-
port
William Montague, seventh duke Of Msn-
chester, died at London Friday, in the 9th
year Of his age,
A rich find Of gold-bearing quartz was
made Friday at the Gold Lake mine near
Ishpeming. Mich
kink Malietoa, Of the Samoan Islands, has
issued proclamation excluding Hawaiians
from his doLlinions
Charles l. Colby has resigned the presi-
dency OF the Wisconsin Central and T. II.
Abbott been chosen to succeed him
Judge Won Schlegell, Of the MINNEAPOLIS
probate court, Is second cousin OF the new
German chancellor, Gen Won Caprivi
In many of Switzerland the villagers
are hastily retreating from the valleys to
places sof safety on higher ground ayaL
anches being imminent
A colored baby was found THURSDAY in q
house at Utica y. Y, trying to awaken its
mother. Upon examination it was found
that the mother had been dead for two days
The base ball park at Oshkosh. Wis. was
sold Friday for $1,000 IL viii he cut up
into lots. This, 1t is believed, will prevent
Oshkosh from entering any league this sea
son.
The New York court of appeals has de-
cided that the law prov iding for the execu-
ton of criminals by electricity is cousti.u-
tionaL The first victim will be the muir
derer Kemmler
At the trial Friday of Stephen F. Sher-
man, at Buffalo, y. V, for stealing grain
from the elevators, the defendant testified,
and swore that he never took grain OF
wheat not his own
A little girl OF 5 years was recently put off
at Hurley, Wis, with nobody to claim it.
Ii has been learned that .he chi Il was put
off by an uncle and abandoned. h. going on
his way. The chlld's name is Jennie Parr
Adolph Guthen, sen of prominent CIR
man of Minneapolis, and perhaps the best
yiolinist in the northwest, has gone insane
for love OF a beautiful cousin. WHOSE parents
objected To their marriage on account of
their relation
Proof-sheets OF several Of Brownjnals
poems, together with letters II Critic Ha,.
ward, were sold at auction ia London FRIDAY
at prices ranging from s2) To go each. A
collection of Burns manuscripts of songs
brought $50. Byron letter 80, snd a let
Ter from the first Napoleon To Jo5eptine,
prior TO the marriage. rs
Richard and George Davies. aged Is and
III, were tri d at Crewe f ieIuii. Friday
for the murder of their fath-r tn con-
fessei the crim,. bus plea led dat they were
driven t. tn, act by tn. lsttsr's IA .olerab,e
cruelty. The mother te iifi 20 t 10 SANE.
The jury brou III ia v-r I,; . "a tyr
and the prisoners were sen;e'.e-i {" be
hanged
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
CHICAGO DIVORCE STORIES.
Young Eiopers Who Are Resdy to Quit
British Husband.

Young Eiopers Who Are Ready to Quit
A British Husband.
CHICAGO, March 22-There was a roman.
til: story connected with Clara Traverse's
application for divorce in Judge Collins
court yesterday morning. Mrs Traverse is
quite pretty blonde of %, and her short,
CLOSE fitting sealskin sack gave her a very
progressing appearance as she took the
stand. She was visiby nervous, and con-
most in whispers.
Il was 10 years of age she said, casting
down her eyes and blushing, swhen / ran
went up TO Geneva Lake. Wis, where no IL
cense Is required, and got married"
He Tired of His Wife.
did your parents know Of thisP asked
Attorney Kraft
@No, sir; we didn't tell them any thing
about it,
Mrs Traverse then went on to tell how she
had recently learned of her husbands I'M
faithfuness Several witnesses were put on
the stand who gave testimony proving
Traverse's intimacy with other women. The
young wife will get her decree. She is a
somewhat noted singer, well known here,
and in Elgin, where she received her musi-
cal education.
His brutality Perpetuated-
Lizzie Tenant told horrible tale of cru
city in bill for separate main
tenance filed Thursday and suppressed until
yesterday, against her husband, John Ten
nant, a blacksmith. She says she married
Tenant in 1883 They did not live happily,
and Tenant abused her, and once choked
her into insensibility, On Feb. 9 Of this
year, Mrs Tenant says, her husband struck
her terrible Stow In the eye A short time
after q baby was born, and the babe had
black eye exactly like that of its mother,
and Mrs. Tenant declares she believee this
terrible birth mark to be the result Of the
fathers brutality.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
VIII Consider Prohibition Repeal.

DIS MoNEs, March 2Z-The snti-P rohi-
bition Republicans have fixed uPn April
a. the date for q state conference concerning
the repeal Of the prohibitory Law. The SEC
Rotary Of the association has received letters
from leading Republicans in ali parts OF the
state urging on the work. a great many petit
tons have also besn received asking change
in the law Two Of these were g Mt to Mr..
Eiler and we're by him presented yesterday
in the house. One was signed by sO4 resi-
dents Of three townships. The other was
signed by I95 voters and taxpayers in
Anamoss the same county
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Believed to Have sasetded.

CHICAGO, March z2-E. T. Oakes. a
young man who has lived for sonnet me in the
family of William Rutberg at 297 Oak street,
is believed to have committed sui ,ide some
time yesterday morning. He has been sick
for some time and unable TO work. Yester-
day forenoon Mrs Rutbsrg receiy ed a note
from him written at the Palmer house in
which he sand that before it should be re-
ceiyed he would be dead in Lake Michigan
His gold watch was also sent by the mes
senger who brought the note
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Whisky Was Hi. Indnin1

CHICAGO, March - w s. Barber, of
Sapervilie, Ills, committed suicide yester-
day morning in a boarding house corner OF
Wright and Halstei streets Barber was an
express messenger at Nsperviile The other
day he went on a spree and disappeared
from home. He shot himself dead with a
revolver, leaving a letter for his brother at
Naperviie. Barber was about ~ years old
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
FRENCH SENATOR RESIGNS.
He Only Entered That Body to Secure
nirnrce frorn N L. w lie

He Only Entered That Body to Secure a
Divorce from His WIFE,
PARIS, March y M. Naquet resigned his
seat in the senate yesterday, stating as his
reason that he only entered the senate in or
der To secure a divorce from his wife. He
regarded seat in the senate as comforting
upon him no particular honor and much
preferred membership in the chamber of
deputirs, 70 which he was recently elected,
by virtue Il popular suffrage. NJ. Saquet
was jeered by his colleagues while he was
speaking and a. he withdrew. He is the last
Boulaugist member OF the senate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Negro Nurderers Swung on.

PLAQUENINE, La, March 22-Prince
Saunders (colored) was hanged here yester-
day for the murder OF his mistress, Rhody
Walker last December
FRANKLIN, La, March Edmund
Nicholas (colored), aged IS, was hanged yes
terday for the murderous shooting OF
young girl several months ago. He met
death coolly and denied his guilt. He as
serted that the crime was committed by his
brother, who disappeared soon after the
shooting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

READING, Pa, March - Bishop J. J.
Esher, of Chicago. has been found guilty of
all the charges -falsehood. Islander and re-
viving old difficulties for the purpose of Gre
ating dissensions in the church-by the comp
nittee Of ministers who have been investi-
eating them. They recommend that Bishop
Esher be suspended as a bishop and an a
minister until the general conference I'm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Disguised neutrality-suspicious..

INDIANAPOLIS, March "a telegram
from New York says that after the meeting
OF the National League magnates at the
Fifth Avenue hotel had adjourned, presi-
dents Brush and Day both admitted that
Indianapolis had practically been bought
of by tne League, though The details of the
arrangement were not completed. The news
has created intense disgust in this city, and
Brush Is catching 10 on every side
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

LOUISVILLE, Ky. March 2.-Fresident
J. NJ Braden, OF the Atlantic ss1ciation,
has notified President Phelps, OF the Ameri-
can association, that the Washing ton Ma
tional League club had besn admittei to the
Atlantic association This leaves the Ma
tional league with but nine clubs, and unless
another club can be dropped it is thought
that Detroit will be selected as the tenth
alu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
A Large Territory Submerged.

GREENyILLE, Miss, March 22.-The break
in the levee at Offutts got beyond control
yesterday and rapidly widened About 800
feet of the leyee was carried away. The
water now covers large territory and is
washing away small buildings. The Louis
vile, New Orleans and Texas railroad track
is submerged for long distance and por-
tions OF the road have been abandoned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Tn. K,s.er Wa. . Lun.,,e.

BELLEvILLE, Ills, March % The man
arrested upon the charge Of kissing girls by
force on the streets, is from St Louis, and
has only been In the city few weeks,
working about one of the nail mills here.
He Is iunatic, and will be treated a. such
by the authorities. 1t has also been ascer-
tanned that he kissed no women on the treet,
nor did he attempt to. His offenss was
seizing them and using foul language to
fborr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Ingersoll.. Poke Mt the Press.

NEW YORK, March 22-Col 4 g. In
gersoI, at the Press club banquet said:
-Gentlsmen ri ths press, | like you. | have
great admiration for you La fact, ! like
all men who can create something In fact,
like men who are not tied down 10 the duh
earth by ordinary facts Stupidity can tell
thing exactly a. il is, bat it requires brain
to tell it as it ought 70 have been. That is
why ike the press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
M,..,..,nn,.. E,-s,.te Trea.urer

JACKSON, Miss, March 22-The district
attorney yesterday made an aft iavit
against State Treasurer w. L. Hemin yway
charging him with embezzlement of state
funds. Hemingway was arrested, and gave
s25 900 bail for his appearance. Herring
ways shortage Is over $500 OWu.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Miss EnseIi's Per.eeutor.

CHICAGO, March - Clarence Krout, the
man who eonspired with his mother to get
bold of Miss LAonora Endelrs money on
promise OF marriage, was held TO the Grim
iual court yesterday in $1,000 Mrs White
head, neighoOE OF the krouts, testified 10
hearing krout and his mother fix up the
conspiracy to fleece Miss Enselis father
through the use OF a bogus marriage license.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Wisconsin Central. New President.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. March y AT Q meet
sin Central railroad President Charles l..
Colbys resignation was received ard ac-
cepted. Mr.. Edwin H. Abbot was appointed
as his successor. This action is In iins with
Nj Colby's long desired ideas. which are
now to be contaminated by his close connec-
ton with the interests of the Northern
Pacific road which it is generally unde stood
has leased the Central line for all opening
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Western Pigeon shooter. Again Beaten.

7 ikFOH .
CLEVELAND, o. March p The champion
trap shooters OF the east and west shot a
match Wednesday at Beyerle's park, this
city. The total number of points scored
by both teams was 374, higher by 20 than
any exhibition yet given The eastern team
again beat the west, the east scoring lSs
and the west ls6. The highest scores were
Whitney, of this eastern team, -, and
Heikes of the western 40
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
The President Gets six Brace.

BENCHES POINT, Nd, March 22-Presi-
dent Harrison's aim wastruer and the ducks
more plentiful Yesterday than on any day
since his arrival Six pairs of red heads
fell before his shot gun. He arose about the
same time as Thursday, and spent the day
in much the same manner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Two New National Banks.

WASHINGTON CRY, Mrch 22.-Ths fol
lowing named national banks were ye ster-
day authorized to commence business: Cit
zens' National bank of Waynesburg at
Waynesburg, Pa, capital $50, 600; Nat onal
bank Of Corning, at Corning, Ia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Order. TO the Army.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 22-To-day a
general order announcing Gen. Crooks
death was issued to the army, and the
usual oDservances on the death of major
general OF the army we're enjoinei ON ths
army. The president was informed yester.
day morning of the sad event, and Cen
Sch0feld. who Is now in New York. was
likewise informed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
A WeII-Tougl,t Rattle.

The men got toswork ats p. III. and it was
give and take for the first half OF the fight.
the honors standing tolerably even. In the
thirteenth round Carroll scored IA clean
knock down, and nearly repeated II in the
fourteenth. Mac got in innumerable blows
on CAROLS wind all through the figh t and
also on the neck. Both men looked weak by
the time sixteen rounds were fought, Car
roll appearing to best advantage, bat Mac
was there at every call, and In the forty
seventh round got in blow ON the mouth
that knocked his antagonist out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
The sucar Plantcr. 0btec,

NEW ORLEANS, March .2.-.The Louisiana
Planters association held meeting yester-
day, and adopted series OF resolutions
protesting against the reduction of the tar
III on sugar without corresponding reduc-
ton on all other articles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENT
V0P c07JECTCP

3. the requsst Of many frieaGs hereby AZ
noaacs myssR a. = esnaiests f0r the cEee Of
ToEnsaf2 coIleeter sas5sct % ne esefsioa Of he
Democratic eliy-tsEnshfp Convention.
c n sEIpEL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Sendarme Killed in a Riot,

BERLIN, March 22-In riot which took
place at Koepnich yesterday one gendarme
was killed and a number OF others serious
ly injured by being stabbed or hit with
stones. The rioters also suffered severely.
Forty of the rioters were arrested.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
M,kuLIFee eeArs CARROLL.

Well Contested Forty-SeveE Honnd
Fight for Over sI2, 900.
San FRANCISCO, March 22.-The fight be
tween Jack McAuliffe and Jimmie Carroll
last night at the California Athletic club
aroused great interest IN sporting circles.
The purse and stakes secured sl2 800 to
the winner. The men were 10th in
fine condition. Hiram Cook was referee.
Owing 10 rumors In some Quarters
that the fight would be not gem
uine President Fulda told both ontestants
that at the least sign OF fJuIing tbs fight
would he stopped and the men thro wn out
al fha riu1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

-
7tE4 deIe1afes vii meet II the Trrnet nsn %
Tae~csT s..rT = asrrk 9Th 100, ~ I'D o'eiock
70 nominate Candidates for t0zEs1to snPSrf1s0r,
fcar s=sl-tz7st ssFersfsors. ose Township Assessor
one f6SESzfp collector, tkrsc eocst2oles % Ell
yacaT eiss f0F the uneTnifed term o. fo1f ys4rs,
ara ehaose chairman q the city c0Enrnr,es
JAMES VI. CASASAT6H-
ChGfrTuza CftF Township Cozraafttee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

! suffered with rheumatism in the
shoulder for months and the only thing /
Found that did me any good was Saliva
si0n Oil Il cured me and recommend
e 10 siI sufferers with said disease.
N. ULsEAE. ! Pearl ST.. Baltimore, Md.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Cen. sherman. Tribute.

NEw YORK, March 20 Speaking of the
death of Gen. Crook Gen Sherman said yes
terday: HE was the most successful man
In dealing with the Indians that the United
States ever had in its service. In my Of.
teen years observation Of Kim found him
a man who could be depended upon in every
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
The Collier. win Their strike.

LONDON, March 22.--As predicted at the
outset of the great colliers strike, the meu
have won their fight and they will generally
reGume work on Monday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
Bir FaI,ur. a, Montre.I.

MONTREAL, March 22-Lamarche, Pro-
vost & Co, wholesale dry goods merchants,
have assigned. Liabilities, $4,000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

Every tissue Oh Tine BODY. every bone.
muscle and organ. il made stronger and
more heaithful by .he ure of Hcod's 6sr.
sparilla.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

gram OF syaiFasE ~ 80 Mrs len Crook:
s.I.e. M 5vin wiz sh> peopse y the cOantry.
which Gen Crook serysf 80 ssH, IN sorrow
for our common loss and IN SYMPATHY with
yoa II your tereasemeEt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

Buffalo Bill has been we'll treated in
Rome. But he could not get. Pspal
bull for his show.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
DEaoCRATIC PHIM ARIES And
CexyEsTIeg,

ne democratic sos=rS d the e5syof Eoek fsEs1d
SEC Eocx Tsi.nd soupship, are hereby roties1 %
be II tsir SEVERAL vostilg places n heir respee
i've Btf9s ~ osclock p. -. on saturday, AercE
al. lss5 - sefecx Delegates 20 the ctsytoUEsnSp
csnVeatsSE, 80 zsralnste erndt6sts IN eses Wzrf
for ajccTrszr- and s<5ect @sf1 COMMITTEES. ksca
Ard i srri-ltSl 30 es5~Nsze far every twenty
Eve votes east for CIeTSlst6 n i53s, and one fos
e1eh fractional over thirteen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22

The model husbanos are the men who
over marry
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
A show of Revolver

The court, however, acquitted him, and
he was released from Jail At the time of
Palner's arrest his wife was taken possession
of by her mother, who hal since restrained
her Of her liberty until Judge Shaw dis
missed the case AMI allowed the I5-year-old
wife to go to her S0-year-old husband. As
Mr. and Mrs Palmer withdrew a brother of
Mrs Palmer rushed up to the young couple
aud placed his hand in his hip pocket Pal
mer followed the example. The spectators
looked for bloodshed, but instead there was
only display of revolvsrs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
He SUED sOR HIS PEARL
Lo.binyar Palmer Receivers His I5-Year
Old Wife

Lorbinvar Palmer Recover. His I5-Yesr-
Old Wife.
VINCyNSEs, Ind, March - A husband
suing for recovery of his wife is the very
rare case that has come to novel end in the
circuit court Owen Palmer swore ont a
writ Of habeas curpus for the possession of
Pearl Palmer, nee Wolfe, aged Is years, al
leging that she was unduly restrained by
her mother and brothers. Palmer and Miss
Wolfe eloped from Oaktown On March 3 and
were married on the ita inst at Newberry
Subsequently the mother Of the chiid-bride
had Palmer arrested on a charge OF kidnap-
ing her daughter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-03-22
His Personal Characteristics.

He bore hardships without complaining.
His manners were easy, quiet, cordial and
dignificd. He was considerable OF all under
bis command He allowed 10 himself and
his staff In all his most severe campaigns
the same amount OF clothing, the same
amount of bedding, and the very same ra-
tons as the humblsst private, and never
mora