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faes Rockwell protested bsSsss Gsd thai
he had sod the truth.
Ben Black i certain that Rockhsu fired
ono or two shots. but says that . ballet
from GEORGES revolver ended Burnettl
life.
History ct the Case.
Black and Burnett wsre nsishborins
homesteaders. The nan executed to-
day coveted Bumett's clain. the holding
being superior in location to hin ON.
To possess himself Of the place be ut
about to put the owner out of the way.
He lacked the cunning that i an element
of deliberate planning. but had su @c,ent
malice. cowardice and disregard for state
and moral laws to Traverse any length to
accomplish his purpose. Burnett's muir
der was preceded By cruel and remark
able persecution.
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being. He lived alone in missrabas
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acquisition Of title 70 his claim and subss-
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, 1890-02-27

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, 1890-02-27

burnett replied: de0rRe, you know
this place is mine and l will not leave 1t.
I will have the law on you again if you
throw out my property"
Silence followed this exchange, but they
soon fell to arguing, not loud, but bitterly.
The men we're about seven feet apart.
Burnett vas sitting on an upturned bucket
cutting potatoes. Black was leaning
against . bunk. Suddenly the lstter
enlightened up. drew his revolver and
shot Burnett in the back,
'tOld Bob exclaimed ''Oh George"
threw up one hand and reached for bis
rife with the other. Tho words were
soAssslv OF Of his mouth when Black
bred . second shot and Burnett fell with
out . sroan. Still another bullet wa sent
into his body.
Black said the trouble had to end as it
did some time and that the thing to do
was 70 hide the body and keep quiet.
Rockwell readily promised to help conceal
the remains aud NJ nothing, Is he be-
hsved he coald b punished the same -
Black.
Rockwell says they covered the body
ei1h pitch pinsand arsd X rsturning next
Uesning and kindhng the ire again.
II aosooV1iaD says h ~ On Biaok's
advios. He travslsd lss than 100 miles,
"a ~ cAanas hn nans2a.d rstsrusd
ftoa Coserado uitholt arsqsiitioe.
Rockwell ~ taksa fsoa. Iii eerl to
Justses 6sudey's chanbsr Tussday after
eooa and thsrs net Tie iudss. shsrig and
soroas JudRs SsuAey I'D : sfsoae
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
A NEW ENGINE.
The Wilson Locomotive or the a., RI.
&f Road Makes ITS First Trip TO
Rock Island.

The Wilson Locomotive or the a., X. 1.
r. Road Makes ITS First Trip 70
Rock Island.
a new Rock Island engine came down
from Chicago this week. She is known
as No. 1870 aud is straight Wilson en-
CINE, her builder and maker throughout
being Mr.. Wilson, the new master me,
chanic of the road. She embodies his ideas
throughout. and they seem to be happy
ones, judging her by her performances.
her cylinders are 1924. and her drivers
are I'VE feet and nine inches in height. so
she has not only great power but all the
speed that can be needed on the road. A
number of things in her construction are
radically different from the ideas that
nave been followed in the construction of
the other engines. There are new ideas
IN the guides and cross head. and the
valve motion has been made altogether
different. to correspond with the Alien
valves with which she is equipped; valves
'hat are essentially speed producers. She
has an eight foot fire box. with a LARGER
CRATE surface than usual. and
wagon top boiler. with large steaminp
capacity. She ,lso carries the Monitor
injector. one OF the best models made.
Most of the other engines of the road are
htted with the w. F. freeman injector
but Mr.. Wilson prefers the Monitor. and
the engineers sustain his preference. The
Detroit lubricstor and the Eames vacuum
Drake are on the engine. and the stand
ard Westinghouse brake is carried, of
course. and triple valves are supplied for
the quick release of the brakes. In some
respects the 100 looks something like the
inside built locomotives in use on eastern
roads. though not such in fact. Her
running is very smooth. and she gives
her c:ew very great satisfaction. Her
engineer is S. n Dickerman. and her
fireman j. A. Burke She has run atout
500 miles on freight in Illinois, and after
running for time on Nos. Z and 8 to
get in good condition, she will be placed
on the limited. Il is understood that
some of the engineers now running the
new engines on the limited trains are not
satisfied with the 60-inch wheels that
they have, as compared with the wheels
OF larger size on the old engines. II
MIR. Wilson builds enough locomotives
like the 100 their views will be suited.
On her second trip down last night the
100 broke down at Bureau She was at
tached to train No. g. and freight en-.
CINE was substituted. bringing the train
into Rock Island two hours late.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
HOW MANY WE ARE.
Rock Islands Population Far EN-
reeds the Number shown by the
Census Returus

Rock Islands Population Far Ex-
reeds the Number shown by the
Census Returns.
During all the time that The census
enumerators were canyassing the city,
the ARGUS daily noted omi ssions on
the part of those employed to collect the
material essential recording our pop
ulation. and repeatedly warned the peo-
pie that unless each one in turn saw to it
that his name was enumerated, the re-
turns would show that Rock Islands
population as far behind what it ought
to be. The entreaties of the ARGUS were
for the most part unheeded, tie prevail
ing disposition seeming to be that the
census takers would be the sufferers, and
not the people here 10 the city If all
our population was not included
The consequence was that when
the census figures were footed
up Rock Island was credited with
but little over 10 900 people. The
local populaca was greatly disappointed
as matter of course. and the ARGUS de-
clared that Rock Islands population was
at least 1000, if not 1900 more than
was credited to it.
The Stone directory compauy has prac-
tically completed its canvass of the city
and il has been thorough and complete,
and MIR. Stone estimates the City's popu-
laiion at $4,000 at least. 1t is to be
greatly regretted that Rock Island is to
60 out in comparison with other cities 10
the census list with shortage of 1900
people in its actual population.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
kINer kinleIs.

The Lion. Ravenna and 10 Long wen I
north.
The Verne Swain was in aud out as
usual.
The 10 Long brought down eight
strings of logs.
The Helen Mar came down with eight
strings of lumber.
The Pilot came dowa and returned
with barge in tow.
The PittsbuIg pas ed down on her
last trip this season.
The stage of the water was $40 al
noon; the temperature at the bridge 80.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
TIE DEATH OF AID. Ill.
sketch OF the Life or the Fourth Ward
Alderman Whs Passed Away Ye..
terday Afternoon.

'ht'Th Oh tbt Lie CT the fOurth =" ard
Alderman Nhe Passed Away Ye..
terday Afternoon.
Aid. Ill, who died at his home 500
Seventeenth street, at 2:55 Yesterday af-
ternoon. as recorded in last nights AR
GUS, had been a resident of Rock Island
since 1852. and had been for years and
until within recent years one of our most
energetic and successful business men,
being member of the carriage manu-
featuring firm OF Wall & Ill, until failing
health compelled his retirement from
active business life
He was born April 1. 1882. 10 Lud-
wigshafen, Baden. Germany. and was,
therefore. in his fifty>ninth year. Last
May he went to Europe in hopes of
regsining his health which had
been rapidly failing for some
time. but finding that be grew more
feeble instead of stronger he returned
home early in August in despair, and he
has been gradually sinking since. He
leaves with his wife eight children: Mrs.
W. A. Ehleb, Frank. Jr, Mrs. Henry E.
krell, Henry, Katherine. William, John
and Albert.
He was serving his second term as a
member of the Rock Island council from
the Fourth ward, and as one of the city s
guardians he had proved himself faithful
in the discharge of his duties while he
was able, conscientious aud economical.
yet progressive and public spirited in his
IDEAS.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock
Sunday afternoon from the late home of
the deceased on Seventeenth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
LOCAL NOTICES.

Oysters at Krell & Maths.
Go to Holbrook's. Davenport, for car.
pets and silk curtains.
Send your friends to Krell & Math g
for dish or can of fresh oysters.
Call and see the hand-carved bed room
suites at Holbrook's. Davenport.
Parlor suites and fancy chairs Of every
description at Holbrook's, Davenport.
Ice cream always on hand and served
by the dish all winter at Krell & Maths.
A handsome line of book cases and
cabinets jus; received at Holbrooks s, Dsv-
export.
An elegant assortment of dining tables,
chairs and hat racks at Holbrook's. Dsv.
export.
When You want nice dish of fresh
oysters step in to Krell & Maths and or.
der them up in any style.
The house. 922 Second avenue, TO,
eale or rent. Seven rooms, in good order.
Inquire at 1103 Second avenue.
Adams, the credit man, is showing q
beautiful line of fall patterns in carpets.
Call and see him, 8s2 Brady street, Day.
export.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
\ hat Prayer Was Uuan.w.rea

The people are now beginning to won
der what that prayer of the linton a week
ago today amounted to after all. Joe
Haas will be obliged to do his own pray
ing after this, and then it will he seen
whether better results will be the out
come. The Unions natural self looks
for relief to localities where prayers are
unheard and seldom offered The paper
and its weakened back biting editor are
strangers to morality, purity or truth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
A Reward for sig, D.s...r

1t seems incredible thst anyone ac-
tusted by jealousy, We presume. should
stoop so low as to deface ADVERTISING
signs. Such actions are unhesrd OF in
our history. and so determined are we to
find out by whom the cowsrdly deed is
done that We will cheerfuly give TO any
party bringing positive proof. one hun
dred dollars (S100.l Respectfully.
LONDON CLOTHING Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
Shayes 90 Ep.

did you hear. said u gentleman this
morning, that even the price of shaves
had been raised as conseque nee of the
Mckinley bill?"
"And why?' asked the person ad-
dressed.
'Simp y because. came the answer,
that the faces of republicans are so long
that it takes more time than here tofore
10 shave Them"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

Don't miss seeing cur fall stock Of in.
gram carpets. We make specially Of
Angors. the new weave. The Adams,
S22 Brady street. Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
TUESDAYS TRIUMPH,
MOline's Victorious Host Rejoice
and are Glad.
An Enshusiassie Event Last Ev-uisr
Rock Isiandi'o Manifest It's Appre.
citation OF the Victory Tonight.

Moline was given over last evening 10
rejoicing over the triumph of the demo-
Gratis all over the country but more par
ticulsrly in the Eleventh congressional
district in Rock Island county and in
Moline. An immense torchlight process
sion formed with two bands OF music on
Second avenue and proceeded through
the main pc riion Of The city, hating at
Mar ket s9usre where TN immense con-
coursesof people had sssembl, d about a
stand which had been erected and from
which speeches fall of good cheer and
JOY were delivered by Messrs. Geo. W.
Vinton. Eagene Lewis and N. ]. Mem
Try. II was a gladstone oo casion all
around.
Tonight the democracy Of Rock Island
and friends will indulge in u little OUT
pouring of the j,Y which has been in
possession OF their minds and hearts since
Tuesday night. Itwi not be a partic-
uiariy noisy affair. the aim being to make
1t as orderly as possible. Beuers band
has been engaged, and the plan is to as
semble on court house square at 7;3O
O'Clock and proceed to the residence Of
Hon. b T. Gable, on Moline avenue. and
after giving the congressmsn-elect
serenade and extending congratulations,
return down town TO the home of Sheriff
Elect Cyrus ID. Gordon, who is TO be
congratulated in a like manner. The
serenaders will then disperse.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

$5o.OOO to loan on real estate security,
IN sums Of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates OF interest. without COM
mission. Z. w. Hurst. Attorney Of
Law, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

Bear in mind we do not quit making ice
cream when cold weather sets In. and you
can get II In any quantity In the coolest
weather Remember Krell & Maths and
get the best.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
LED.

ML-At his home in this city ct ass D. m
Noy: 8 isso. Frank III, aged s. years, soniis
Funeral at p m Sunday from the house, sos
sevsuten>h street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

Travellers should be prepared for the
changes OF weather and against the ef-
feets OF exposure by providing themselves
with DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup-the best
made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

Inc Grown dining hall. No. 170s Sec
ond avenue. Is now ready Ia furnish you
the best meal In the city for IS cents. A.
B. johnson, proprietor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

doubt thou the stars are fire. doubt
that the sun doth move. doubt truth
to be liar" but never doubt that pain
OF any sort can be easily RI bbed out by
using the world-renowned n NEEDY known
to the fortunate Is Salvation Oil.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07
Nineteenth Anniversary

A complete surprise was perpe,rated
on Mr. and Mrs. G. E Scott of Tenth
avenue last evening The occasion was
their nineteenth anniversary and about
thirty-six persons assembled to greet
them. A beautiful set of china was pie.
sented to the host and hostess as
memento and token of respect. 1t is to
be hoped that many such occasions may
greet the honored couple and that they
may live long and be happy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-07

L INbkk-LJNBsRYAH woREsES OF
Al siAas-, eAn -.cnr- steady employment Ia
sa0 TT day % Application 10 person d Y 4
hoofEh, secretary 90 th- Chirnco Iaubrf
Commerce. = X oora.f LASale al W..hirss,.-
streets. CkicAso. IA
, 1890-04-15
TERRIBLE FLOOD.
The Dire Prophecy of a Shoshone
Medicine Man.
All the Whites and Half Breeds to
be Killed off.
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douglas Budget
On Wednesday morning last Mr..
Charles Rastaetter, of the local firm OF
Bolln & Rastaetter. went to the safe and
took u about $3.50 in cash, threw his
overcoat over his arm and walked out the
rear door of the storeroom, and up to
this time his whereabouts are unknown.
He boarded an east bound freight that
was Just pulling out OF the yard and is
believed to have got off at Crawford. He
left no message for his family. said moth
ing to the clerk who was in the store at
the time, nor has he written a line to his
family or friends.
His partner, Mr.. Bolln, says he has
drawn several hundred dollars on his per-
sonal account during the past month. He
has been more or less under the influence
OF liquor for several weeks; but seemed
perfectly sober the morning be left. His
vile Is almost Frustrated by the shock,
and the sympathy Of the entire commu
nifty goes out to her. No reasonable ex
PLANTATION of MIR. Rastaetter's conduct can
even be imagined. aud the whole affair
will, doubtless, remain a mystery until he
himself explains.
, 1890-04-15
Brings Good Report.

Alderman Frederic S. Hebard, whose
chief claims to distinction are paternity oil
a more or less celebrated election bill and
Joint proprietorship in the Republican
training school, has returned from the
east. 1t is understood that Mr.. Hebard
was sent down to see how much money
could be secured for use in the first state
election, but this has been denied with
cunning winks.
Anyhow Mr.. Hebard is back and has
been duly welcomed, for he is really quite
a clever young man.
Aside from his party mission Mr.. He
bard rave some attention to the Wyoming
bill and sat in the house gallery during
the debate. He is confident that the
measure will pass the senate without de-
lay. 1t will be reached about the first of
May. Senator Edmunds is an avowed
opponent to several clauses in the con.
stitution, but has promised 10 refrain
from fighting the bill.
, 1890-04-15
A PROSPEROUS PLACE.
LaGrange, "A Growing Town in a Thriv-
ing Region.

A. f. Snyder, editor and proprietor of
the Free Gazette, published at Lagrange,
this county, called on THE LEADER yes
terday with Ben F. Smalley, who owns a
fine ranch near the new town. Both gen
tlemen are LaGrange enthusiasts. The
town has Touring mill, a cheese factory,
two stores, blacksmith shop, saloon and
newspaper, both the latter being acquired
lately. The section is one OF the most
fertile in Wyoming. with an abundance
of timber and water and coal banks only a
few miles away. The years grain growth,
especially wheat, promises well. About
$50 people have homes in the valley and
immigrants come in every day.
LaGrange wants better communication
with Cheyenne aud demands improve
ment in mail service. The big leathern
bags are brought there from Cheyenne
twice a week, while South Bend, ten
miles distant, is on a daily route. The
carrier usually has from one to three let
tiers for South Bend and seldom less
than twenty-five for Lac Grange.
Mr.. Snyder has visited the capital for
the purpose of securing business and has
been quite successful, as he should be
LlGrange has been trading not a little at
Harrisburg, Neb., being only SIX miles
from the state line. but Cheyenne is the
natural supply point.
, 1890-04-15
A ROBBERS CAVE.
Startling Find of a Ranchman of the
Southwest.
A Cavern Difficult OF Access Occupied
by Thieves.
The Freebooters Escape Arrest by
Timely Flight.

A robbers cave has been discovered out
in the southwestern wilds of Wyoming.
James Truftt, a ranchman who explored
the rendezvous, reported the find at Green
River last week.
Truftt was put gathering cattle with a
couple OF COWBOYS and the trio bad. in
following up a stream. penetrated a very
rugged region. Their attention was ar
rested by a trail on a ledge OF rocks and
investigation disclosed a well defined path.
This led to the half concealed mouth of
the robbers cav The chamber was
about fifty feet square with high ceiling.
About the floor was piled an immense
amount of miscellaneous plumber.
Much Of the booty was identified as the
property OF ~ranchmen.
1t is more than likely that the Rawlins
road agents made their notable raid from
these isolated headquarters and took
refuge in the cave when pressed by Of
6cers. At any rate the hiding place has
afforded shelter and immunity from law
to a Troublesome and desperate gang.
Three days after the discovery Truftt
led a large force to the cavern. 1t had
been hastily vacated. The stores remain
ing were returned to the owners.
This rendezvous was SO located that a
ride OF a few hours would carry the raw
eler from Wyoming in;o either Utah or
Colorado.