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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
companies:
III atrtea'.

We have had tanks. fire engines, real
water, railroad trains, ships, draw bridges
and other bits of realism sh own upon the
mimic stage, but the latest and most novel
scheme is the presentation of the interior
of al iron mill in the great play Master
and Man" A real furnace with roaring
flames is one of the thrilling sensations Of
the play which will be seen at the Burtis
OPERA house, Davenport. tonight.
Charles Frohn ans company of New
York, VII appear ia Davenport tomorrow
night in DeMills & Belasco's greatest play
of Men and Women" This celebrated
play by the author of The Wife, Lord
Chumley" and Charity Bail" was pre-
sented for $50 consecutive nights in New
York and six weeks at the Columbia
thestre, Chicago. This superb organiza-
ton. composed Of % people, is one of the
largest and best travelling companies on
the road and their engagements have
simply been ovaiions in every city where
they have appeared.
Billy Emerson's famous Ministries uns
der the direction of J. ii. Haverly at
Harper's theatre next Thursday evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
We'll known actors Insane.

Rock Island people who have seen Ed
win Stuart, the actor, in his numerous
performances here will be surprised TO
hear that he is now an inmate of q Wis
consin insane asylum. Owing to failing
health. he was able to participate in the
performance on bis last visit to Moline.
His wife, Lilah Stuart, still follows the
profession.
Robert Downing, who made such hit
in The Gladiator" here about Is months
ago, is also said to have become insane,
and has been obliged to retire from the
stage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
Court CullingS.

The damage case of Mueller VS.. the
Rock Island road went to the jury shortly
before noon today.
The Finley divorce case comes up this
afternoon.
Sheriff Gordon last night arrested John
Bayliss in Moline for connection with the
gambling cases of that city. Mr.. Bayliss
has been absent since the charges were
preferred, until last night. Judge Adams
fixed the bail at $500, which the defen.
dant is prepared to furnish.
This morning the prisoners, Charles
Benton, John Witty, Milton Coldwell.
james Witty, Martin Higgins and Ed
ward Magill were srrsigned and furnish
ed with true copies of the bills against
them, etc. NJ. j. McEniry was appoint
ed to defend Witty, and C. j. Searle
was appointed to defend Higgins and
M8gill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

The electric cars now run through to
the watch tower every hour. The 80
horse power cars of the Elm street line
experience no difficulty in ascending the
tower grade without trailer. Com
mencing tomorrow half hour cars will be
run; and on big days steam moter will
pull the trains from the tower junction to
the summit, pending the time when heav-
Ter electric motors are provided. Man.
aging Director L1uderbeck is negotiating
for nine 24,foot 40-horse power electric
cars especially for the Milan line. They
will be built by the Pullman car company
and will be painted white, and like the
rest OF the equipment of the system
tirst-class in all respects.
Supt Huntoon now has the track en-
tirely relaid clear through. new switches
put in, the road in good condition all the
way through, with the exception CT the
branch to Milan. The Objectionable
piece of track north OF the Second avenue
double tracks was torn up this morning,
be it said to Mr.. Huntoon's credit.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

Yesterday morning section OF the
floor of the Mutual Wheel company's
dry>house in Moline gave way ard about
PA feet of the east side of the building
was forced out by the pressure of a guam.
tity of hub blocks stored in the builing
The blocks were scattered about and I'M
til these could be removed it was impos.
sible to determine the cause of the mis-
hap, but it was thought to be due to a
faulty construction of the piers. 1t was
apparent that one row of the piers across
the building had given way. letting
down the ends of two rows of joists.
making a space OF about "a feet the en-
tire width of the building. A quantity of
window frames were stored under the
lighthouse, and some of these are some
what broken by the weight suddenly
thrown upon them. The damage is es.
timated to be only about 800, unless 8
storm should arise before the hub blocks
can be removed to a secure shelter, in
which event the loss would be very ma
terially increased.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
THE LUMBER MEN.
annual Meeting of the Mississippi
H-vSr Logging COmpauy


RIVER Logging Company.
The annual meeting of the Mississippi
River Logging company was held ct
Clinton Wednesday, the following mem
oers being present: G. Lamb, A. Lamb,
l.. Lamb. W. j. Young, W. j. Young,
Jr.. George B. Young, Clinton; David
Joyce, W. T. Joyce. Lyons; F. Weyer-
hauser. John Weyerhauser. F. c. A.
Denkmann, Fred Denkmann, Rock Isl
and; c. r. Ainsworth. Moline; Peter
Mnsssr. Muscatine; E. L. Yeomans, W.
ID. Laird, A. F. Hodgins, F. s. Bell,
William Hayes, Winona; Thomas Irvine.
81. Paul. The old eff ;ers of the COM
pauy were reelected as follows: F.
Weyerhauser, president and treasurer; A.
Lamb, vice president. and Thomas Irvine,
secretary; and also the old board of di
rectors were reelected with the exception
that w j. Young, Jr.. was elected a di-
rector in the place of E L. Hospes, the
latter having sold his stock in the COM
pany to W. J. Young & Co.
Mrs. W. J. Young entertained the
members of the logging company at
lunch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
WANTEt AN EMBLEM.
1t Was Some Time Coming, but He Got It
at Last.

1t Was Some Time Coming, but He Got It
at Last.
81 see you make emblems here" he
observed as he entered store on Grand
street, where a gilded beehive was dis
played in the window.
Yes, sir
1--WE been thinking for some time that
I'd like an emblem. l think everybody
ought to have one. believe man can
do four times as much with an emblem
as without one"
Eyes, SIR"
can emblem is like motto, you
know" continued the caller my mot
to has always been Excelsior If |
hadn't adopted it l don't know what
would have become of me. 1t has sus-
tanned me through many trials and trib-
ulations."
Just here he seemed to wipe tear
from his eye, and the emblem maker re-
garded him with a puzzled look as he
asked:
"What sort of an emblem were you
thinking OFF,
That's what bothers me-" replied the
other. Il di,. think. at first of getting a
beehive, but | dunno. A beehive is an
emblem of industry, if l remember
Alright"
Certainly, sir"
'Bees are powerful workers."
eyes"
"But they only work in the summer,
you know, while l work all the year
round; indeed, most of my work is done
in the winter. The beehive, therefore,
wouldn't be quite the thing. l shouldn't
want to deceive the public by display
ing false emblem. No one ever makes
anything by deception"
mo"
81 had also thought of the beaver.
They say the beaver is a powerful
worker, but you see he works mostly at
night, while l am working both night
and day. If l should get beaver it
would be deceiving the public. sup
pose that blacksmith's half arm hold
ing a hammer is also sign of Industry"
"Yes, sir"
But it hardly fills the bill. The
blacksmith works only nine hours day
You know, and sometimes he is out of
work for weeks at time"
You think you want Industry, eh?"
queried the manufacturer.
"Well, mostly, but not altogether. 1t
ought to be a combination of industry,
sorrow, grief and truth. Do you think
you could invent something to stand for
that"
Hardly. Emblems are supposed to
represent business. What particular
business are You engaged in?'
do yoWremember the great Chicago
fire which took place a number of years
ago.
| Certainly"
well, l lost my grocery in that fire;
also my wife and children. 1 have not
yet recovered from the blow. | never
expect to-"
But your business:"
"Well, had to walk up and down the
streets last night because had no money
to pay for bed, and l haven't had a
thing to eat for
Il know what sort Of an emblem You
want" interrupted the other; ''here ii
is"
He led him to the door and gave him a
kick. There was no resistance-no pro,
testation. The emblem wanter never
even turned his head as he walked stiff1y
out into the cold and cruel world tc
tackle somebody else. He had figured
and lost, and he was philosopher, M
Quad in New York Evening World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
Afternoon Ten.

Mrs. j. NJ Montgomery gave "yel>
low tea" from four to six yesterday after
noon, which was a very pleasant social
affair. She was assisted in receiving by
her mother, Mrs. A. c. Burial. The
spacious rooms were prettily decorated
with golden rod and yellow roses. Mrs.
Montgomery will entertain in similar
manner tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
THE VEGETABLE

display this year is particularly fine and
attracts more attention than auy other
display on the grounds. AS fine lot of
poultry as one would care TO see is being
exhibited here and the manner in which
they are looked after as regards cleanli>
ness reflects great credit on the exhibi>
tors. The associations action in looking
after the wants Of The people by provid-
rug an abundant supply of clean ice
water, and in other ways looking after
the comfort of the visitors is commend
able. 4 number of new mercantile
displays have been put in. among the
most attractive of which is that
OF E. r. Hopkins, tie Port Byron Jew,
eler. A large number of the county
officials and people generally from the
lower end were n attendance today
and it is thou ght that the attendance to-
morrow will equal, if not exceed, that of
today. The features today on
THE RACE TRACK
were 2:45 class ,rOtting race and run
ming race by horses owned in Coe. In
the former there were three entries {:
Star, David B. and Maud H, the first
named horse winning three straight heats
in $50, $50 and ? 81 respectively, Civ
ing him the race. with Maud H. a close
second aud David B third. The race
was closely contested, each heat bein Q
finished with the horses neck and neck
The running race, which was best two in
three half mile heats, was won by kittie
in two straight heats in 1907 and 1:09l
respectively, with Dan iy second and Mol.
lie s. third.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
Progress.

1t is very important in this age of vast
material progress that remedy be pleas
ing 10 the taste and to the eye, easily
taken, acceptable to the stomach and
healthy in its nature and effects. Pos
sessing these qualities, Syrup of Figs is
the one perfect laxative and most gentle
diuretic known,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
jelly Glasses.

l have large number Of old
fashioned whisky glasses, hold
ing on all average one-third as
much as a plain half pint tum-
bier. The demand for common
jelly glasses is so for in excess
of the visible supply that l
have concluded to offer these
tumblers, assorted, at % cents
a dozen, while they last. They
are of the very best glass,
highly polished, useful in many
ways after they are emptied.
g. NJ. LOOSELY.
CHINA, GLASS AND LAMPS,
1903 Second Avenue,
Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

TIE Americans fall overcoats ara the
best that honest labor, lowest Of prices
and honest trimmings can produce. None
excel. The American.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
THE VETS

The tenth annual reunion of the 126th
Illinois volunteers opened here today.
This morning the veterans began TO as
semble al an early hour, and
a. 1870 o'clock bugle call was
sounded, and he line of march
to dinner was formed where hearty meal
was partsken OF, after which pro-
grsmme consisting of music and addresses
Vas carried ont. Itwas opened by prayer
by Chaplain Crow der after which Judge
SesT.e delivered feeling address on the
old soldier, and was followed by Rev. 6.
w Peregoy who spoke briefly on the sur
viving veterans Of the war, after which
R'v- Crowder, reaimentsl chaplsi0, de-
iivered an address which was well re-
ceived By the large audience present. The
programme was ilterspeIsed with music
by the Light Guard band, of Moline,
which never fails to please where it is
heard. This closed the exercises for the
day and an impromptu camp fire is talked
Of for this evening. The roster of the
survivors of the 10th regiment shows the
following names with their respective
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18
TIE BIG DAY,
Thursday at the Rock Island
County Fair.
A Large crowd On he Grounds at Coe
Exhibits and Races-The Old
SOidier- in EH mp.

HEADQUARTERS DAILY ARGUS, Coz
FAIR GROUNDS, Sept. 17.-There were
nearly COO people on the Coe fair
grounds today, and although the weather
was somewhat warm it was Just the kind
of day to enjoy the shade with which
the grounds are amply provided. The
exhibits continue TO arrive daily, and the
stock show this year is said to exceed
that of any previous year. The stalls
are all full and if stock continues to ar
rive more quarters will have to be pro-
yided
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-09-18

on ii results when
4 tis r'il.'l. , T,'H il is pleasant
[edI..3 Is '4 ,Io Taste, and acts
fa.l.a. 70 .,,. u" on 't The Kidneys,
H.. n-'nIn.! o a. the sys-
l .:1-s aid cures babitual
A-' CrrrD Of II~S IS the
| l'r-..l' Ill c-n,, 1Crp-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01
A Short-Lived Insurrection
In Oporto.
Soldiers Rebel aud Will Pay
Dearly for Their Folly.
The Chilean Rebels Remain Master
Of the Situation.
Considerable Fighting Reported Russian
Nihilists Preparing for Another
Grand Coup.
Associated Prcss Dispatches,


OPoRro, Jan. 3l.-Three regiments 81
infantry, comprising q portion Of the
garrison, openly revolted today. The
remainder of the garrison, including the
municipal guard, remains loyal. The
alleged object of the mutineers is to es-
tablish republic. The rebels and loyal
troops are, at last account, fighting in
the streets. and it is said many have
been killed on both sides. The citizens
are barricading their houses. Troops
are being sent from various points to
this city.
Later.-The revolutionary uprising,
which began this morning, is ended.
Shortly after beginning the revolt, the
insurgent troops and o portion of the
municipal guard seized the city hall and
proposed there and then to declare re-
public. A strong body Of loyal troops
laid siege to the building, and after 3
period of bombardment aspirited charge
settled the insurgents. The loss on both
sides go far as known, was slight. The
insurgents will be tried by court martial
and in all probability the ringleaders
will be shot.
Oporto this evening is city of rejoic-
ing. The storekeepers have thrown
down the barricades from their windows
and doors and everybody is congratulate
ing everybody else that the insurgent
outbreak was not go serious as expected.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01
FEATHERED sONGsTERs.
Oregon Orchards TeeminS with De-
scendants Of Imported Birds.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 81. Large flocks
of gold finches. bultnches, European
robins and other birds, descendants of
those imported by the Society for the
Importation of Song Birds, have return
ed from their winter migration, and are
making the orchards in the vicinity OF
this city vocal with their sweet songs.
Linnets and some other birds have re-
mained here all winter, and are perfect
ly at home IN the gardens about town.
The society is SO we'll pleased with the
success of its experiments that it has
ordered another thousand dollars worth
of nightingales, black thrushes, song
thrushes, black starlings, linnets, sky
larks, European red-breasted robins,
American mocking birds, ETC., which
will arrive here about the middle Of
March, and after being exhibited few
days, will be turned loose. All these
birds are irsectiverous, and will be use
full in destroying orchard pests, ETC., as
well as in furnishing melody. The leg
islature has passed an act providing for
the protection OF both imported and
native song birds and their nests and
eggs.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01
WIRE WAITS.

The mother of Senator Voorhees, has
just died at the age Of 80.
Barker Bros. d Co., of Philadelphia
have resumed business under the firm
name of Barker & Co.
James Hand, arrested at Webb City
NO., charged with counterfeiting, ad.
mitted his guilt, and was jailed to await
the action OF the United States district
court at Kansas City.
Lieutenant Schwatka, of Arctic ex-
ploration fame, who fell down stairs at
Mason City, Iowa, Friday, is greatly
improved. He has regained conscious
ness, and will probably recover.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin says
syndicate OF importers is being formed
under the leadership of Jordan, Marsh
& Co., to test the legality of the McKin-
ley bill. They will act in concert with
Chicago importers.
A letter from the family of Rev. T. ID.
Chrostie, who is doing missionary work
in Turkey-in-Asia, tells of terrible
cholera scourge. At Marash, a town of
10 600 people, 1900 deaths occurred in
six weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01
MOURNING FOR WINDOW.
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTIONS, ETC,
DECLARED OFF.
Place Monday Afternoon-Public Offices
Ordered Closed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-The house ol
the late Secretary Window was closed
to visitors today. A few intimate
friends were admitted, however, and
permitted to gaze on the face OF the
dead fnancier. Acting Secretary Net
tleton issued the following orders this
afternoon:
To all the officers OF the treasury de-
partment: Notice is hereby given that
the funeral of Hon. William Window,
late secretary of the treasury, will take
place on the afternoon OF Monday, Feb
ruary I'd, in the city of Washington.
All the buildings and offices under your
control will be closed throughout that
day, 40 far as consistent with the trans
action Unnecessary public business. On
all public buildings throughout the
United States, and all vessels and
steamers under the control of this de-
partment, the national flag will be dis
played at half-mast.
BY direction of the postmaster gen.
eral, all postmasters are authorized to
close their postoffices, as far ae practica-
BILE. on Monday next betweenthe hours
of IL am. and 2 pm, during the funeral
services of the late Secretary Window.
The president has recalled invitations
to the army and navy reception next
Tuesday, Mrs. Harrison's reception on
the 7th proximo, and public reception
on the 10th proximo.
The president today conferred with
Attorney-General Miller and Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Nettleton in
regard to his powers under the statutes
in making temporary provision for a
vacancy. The conclusion was reached
that in the case OF the death OF the head
of a. department, the next in rank OF
official station could act for period OF
ten days from the time of his death, and
no longer.
A meeting of the Minnesota senators
and representatives and citizens OF Min.
nesota residing in Washington was held
today, at which appropriate action re-
specting the death of Secretary Window
was taken. The highest eulogistic reso
lutions were adopted. The delegation
in congress from Minnesota and citizens
OF Minnesota resident or sojourning in
Washington will, in body, attend the
funeral.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01

ealaries which would effect consider
able e1ving to the treasury.
McCreary of Kentucky briefly re-
viewed the Barrundia case, contending
that the killing Of Barrundia was assas-
sination. Passing on to the Bering eea
controversy, he said the time had come
when something should be done by the
United States. 1t would not be long be-
fore poaching vessels would be in the
Bering sea, trampling on the rights Of
this country. The United States should
ascertain its rights and stand by them,
or take the other avenue, which pro-
vides for arbitration. He favored ar
bitration.
Hooker, of Mississippi, referring to
the Barrundia case. SAID everybody must
concede to the present distinguished
secretary of state thescredit Of promptly
recalling and dismissing Minister Mis.
ner, who, he thought, had not properly
represented the rights, honor and dig
nifty Of the American flag. The secre-
tary of the navy had taken the same
action, in recalling and reprimandine
an officer who failed to protect Ba-run
dia.
The committee rose and after eulogis
tic addresses on the late Lewis Watson
of Pennsylvania, the house adjourned.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01
THE SUPERVISORS.
The County is Asked to Pay for Sew.
eral Expenses Incurred.


eral Expenses Incurred.
At the session OF the supervisors yes
terday, committee from the city coun-
Gil held a conference with the board in
regard to the board paying $500 incurred
in the prosecution OF criminal cases in
the police courts OF Los Angeles. pre-
vious to the appointment OF deputy
Judge Owens also came before the board,
urging that the county pay the salary OF
his clerk. Both these matters were
taken under advisement.
On motion the district attorney was
instructed to proceed againstJ. d. Rapp
for obsFucting the extension OF Frank
lin avenue.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, We recognize fruit growing
as the leading industry of this country /;
and
Whereas, The ravages OF the various
insect pests in the past (Which are now
happily under controD have shown how
inimical they are to the fruit industry ;
and
Whereas, We believe that the county
board OF horticulture have done good
and efficient service in checking the
ravages OF insect pests and preventing
their spread from affected to unaffected
districts: and
Whereas, Our observation has con-
vinced us that the laws should be 81
amended as to increase the efficiency OF
the horticultural officers; therefore,
Resolved, That looking to the best in
terests Of this county, we hereby urgently
request our representatives in senate
and assembly to use all honorable means
to secure the passage of the bill nov
pending in the assembly, entitled al
act to amend an act to protect and pro
mote horticultural interests in the state
Resolved, That copies of these resolu
tions be forwarded to our representa-
tives in the senate and assembly.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-01
CITY MONETARY MATTERS.
The Report Adopted Yesterday By the
Finance Committee.

The Report Adopted Yesterday by the
Finance Committee.
At the regular meeting OF the finance
committee, held yesterday morning. the
following report was adopted for presen-
tat'on to the council tomorrow
We have examined the report Of the
CITY auditor as to the cOpdition OF the
funds January "a, 1891; and recommend
1t be filed; also that the report Of the
city auditor on void city licenses iseued
during the months OF November and
December be filed, and that the city
clerk be instructed to file away said
licenses with the uncollected ones re.
ported by the city tax collector.
Recommend that the communication
from the Historical society of Southern
California, No. %, be filed, az we do
not consider the present q suitable time
Tor undertaking the work proposed.
Recommend that petition No. SO,
from the Los Angeles Lighting company
be referred back to petitioners for q cor.
rection Of the description OF their assess.
ment on improving Howard street.
In the matter of the petition from the
Union Lumber and Supply company,
No. 81, notifying the city that the con.
tractor for the new high school building
is still indebted to them for the sum
of $4639. 40, we recommend said sum
be deducted or held back from, the final
payment to the contractor.
In the matter OF the petition from G.
w. Binton, No. 81, we recommend that
the prayer OF the petitioner be granted
this far: That the city attorney be in
structed to amend the license ordinance
SO that merry-go-rounds, owned and op-
Grated by permanentR residents, be
charged $1,000 per month, but that all
others pay the usual amusement license
Recommend that petition from Geo
r. Butler ct al, No. 56, be filed, as We
do not believe that the present license
for hacks is out Of proportion to that
paid by other business.