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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
A WATER SPOUT.
a cobiuus DewnpOur of water East
of Milan Last NIGHT.

There was what had every appearance
OF waterspout of cloud.burst two miles
east of Milan between $50 and 8 o'clock
last night. There came a sudden and
terrific deluge which lasted half an hour,
swelling Mill creek aud flooding the track
OF the K l. & P. road, but doing no Sc.
rlous damage, either to traffic, farm prop.
erty or crops At Gable there was also
an unusual downpour, there being seven
to IA inches of water on the R. l. & P.
track there.
AT Milan the government engineers
boat house was carried off by the SWELL
ing of Rock river, but was recovered this
morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18

we oner SIUU reward Tor any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured by taking
Hills Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY 6 Co., Props.
Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 15 years. and be,
lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi-
ness transactions, and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
West & Trnax, Wholesale Druggist, To-
ledo, Q.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catargh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and nu,
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by al druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
River RInieIs.

The Mary Morton is expected up to-
morrow.
The Sidney is expected down on Friday.
The Pittsburgh passed up yesterday
afternoon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures babitnal
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared emily from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known. y
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fie syrup co.
81. FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE kF NEW YoRs, N.Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
RiVERViEW CLUB.
Opening of the Season at the
Driving Park Yesterday.
some Exciting Rae y and N Pleas,n ,
AIT rno'n DespI UafavorabIe
Weather.

The opening of the season at River>
view Country Club driving course yester-
day afternoon was a great success. In
spite of threatening weather. the audi.
ence was good Handsome turnouts and
pretty dresses predominated. and made
al attractive picture. surrounded by
shade trees and with the river for the
back ground
The first race was the 3,minute
class with five entries-.our starters.
This was very exciting horse race,
especially the second heat, which was so
close it seemed almost draw. but was
awarded to Spencer Robinson, of Rock
Island, but the winner in the end was c..
Roys. of Davenport. who drove Kittie
NJ. The summary:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
DIED

DCNBE CK-Godmar DumbeCk at II 80 a. II.
June l.. aged 66 ye.rs and ~ days. Funeral ser.
vices at house, az Fourteenth street. at p. m.
Friday. Burial private.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
Gen'l Ext. & Pass. Agt,

The soft glow of the tea rose is &C.
quired bv lsdies who use Pozzoris Com
piexiun Powder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-18
nj. PauI and Return.

The Chicago, Rock Island 81 Pacific
railroad will sell tickets to st. Paul June
10 and 30 at rate of one fare for round
trip.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
EslIowlnsthe MILO Clue.

Superintendent Cornish Of Boston, has
sent capable member Of the Pinkerton
force to Milo. In this state, to follow the
trail Of the man seen there and believed TO
be Frank G. Almy. the New Hampshire muir
derer. Mr.. @. +. Monroe Is the man who
has provided the searchers with this clue.
Mr.. Monroe writes that on the morning Of
July % man came into his store az Milo
and made some inquiries about the geogra-
ply Of the country roundabout He said
he had come In on the morning train, sand
being a lumberman by trade. was anxious to
secure work In the woods He then asked
about man named Pierce. who is Ia the
lumber business at the Katahdin Iron
Works, Is miles above Milo, and Inquired II
he could probably get work Of him. He
| then went to the hUtel, aud as Mr. Monroe
had to 90 to the depot he spoke to the sta
| tiOn agent about the new arrival and was
| surprised to learn that instead OF coming
from the morning train as he had asserted
the man really was at the depot before tue
train arrived and he had unquestionaoiy
/ walked.
The station agent said he had picked up a
card on the platform Just after the man
want nv and IL bore the written name
"Frank @. Almy." This card Is still pre-
/ served.
The man appeared anxious to see the
| ne gspapers aud spoke Of recent murder.
From Milo, he walked to the KatahdIn Iron
Works.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
a DAKOTA soMssnsLL
Msy Shatter the Hopes of Young
Mrs. Elaine and Other Applicants
for Divorce.

Sioux FALLS, s. ID, July 31.-A dynamite
bomb Is about to be exploded under the d.
vorce law Of South Dakota by the position
taken by Judge Aikens, that the spirit of the
law must be complied with, which will re-
suit in Mrs. j. G. Blaine, Jr.'s failure to get
divorce. The general public seems to be
unaware Of the facts pertaining to the ease
with which divorces are granted in this new
State. The law has been on the statute
books for fifteen years, and was enacted by
the Territorial Legislature In its early days
for the purpose OF inducing immigration to
the then sparsely settled prairies of South
Dakota, and the act Of granting divorces on
such short period Of time contemplated
that the applicant would remain a resident
CT the territory and contribute to the build
ing up Of the then thinly settled Common
wealth.
The various judges who have occupied the
bench during the interim of the fifteen years
have allowed the law to run along without
special notice until certain parties, such as
Mrs. james G. Blaine, Jr., Mime. DeStures,
niece OF John Jacob Astor; Mrs.
Snyder, a relative Of the Harpers OF New
York; Mrs. DsBaun of New York, Mme. De-
Silva Of New York and Mrs. Hardy of Mil
WdukOos Caluo uoEo 81 tu6y miSub Do IfccQ
from their marital relations after having
complied with the letter, but not the spirit
of the law. The presence Of these parties
resulted In an iquiry as to what the liberal
legislation on tine divorce question had ac-
c0mpllshed toward populating the state, aud
the result proves that nine OF ten to whom
divorces have been granted have come 10 the
state for that purpose only, then left for
their homes 10 tue East. The conclusion
reached by the judges of the state Is that the
spirit Of the law has been diverted from its
original purpose.
Judge Aikens, who presides oyer the sec
ond judicial circuit, IN which the city Of
Sioux Falls. the largest city In the state, Is
located, and in which the prominent parties
already mentioned are awaiting their free
dom from their assumed enthraIlment, has
already indicated 70 the bar here and to GER
tain obscure litlgants that the spirit Of the
law must be absolutely complied with before
he Will sign decree. As the result Of this
indication on the part OF Judge Aikens, II is
extremely probable that Mrs. James G.
Blaine Jr. and Nine. Do Stures, and all 9TH
ers seeking TO take advantage of the letter Of
the loose Dakota statutes will return TO their
eastern homes with the assurance that nc
person can uss the statutes Of Dakota TO ac.
complish an end which would be fraud
uDOn the law
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
THE YANKEES AND THE DoNs.
How They May Trade Under tho New
Reciprocity Treaty.

WASHINGTON. July 3L.-The Spanish re-
clprocity treaty and diplomatic correspond
ence in regard to itwere made public today.
In return for the action of Congress in ad-
mitting from the Spanish islands of Cuba
and Porto Rico. free Of duty, sugars, molas-
ses, coffee and hides, the government of
Spain will. as provisional measure, admit
free OF duty, from and after September /.
1881, into the various ports Of the above
islands. the following, among other articles,
provided that they be the product or manu-
facture of tee United States, and proceed di-
rectly from the ports of said States
Meats, salted, smoked or pressed in cans, jerked
beef excepted.
Fish and shell fish.
Oats, barley, rye and buckwheat.
Hay, straw for forage and bran.
Fruits, fresh or dried, except raisns.
Rosin, tar, pitch and turpentine.
Woods of all kinds, including masts, woods for
cooperage, wooden boxes, except OF cedar, wag-
ons and CARTS
Ice.
Butter and cheese and boots and shoes are
to be admitted at reduction of duty of 25
per cent. As defnitiye arrangement. Spain
Will admit TO the above ports free of duty,
from and after July l, 1892, long list of ar
tlcles, among them the following:
Marble, in the rough, or In pieces prepared for
taking shape; other stones and earthly matters
and industries.
Ice
Rosin, tar and pitch.
Iron, In pigs, and old iron and steel, cast iron,
wire iron aud steel, in ordinary manufactures.
Cotton.
Books and pamphlets.
Woods OF all kinds, Including masts, planed,
tongued and grooved; wooden boxes, except OF
cedar.
Agricultural implements and apparatus.
Material ana articles for public works, such as
railroads, tramways, light houses, etc.
Materials of all classes for the construction and
repairs of vessels subject to specific regulations
to avoid abuse in Importation.
Meats, lard butter cheese.
Fish, shellhsh.
Hay, straw, trees, plants and shrubs.
Marble, cut into flags, slabs or steps. the
same worked or carved, polished or nor. is to
be admitted at reduction Of 30 per cent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
WHY BATH DIDN'T GET THE CONTRACT
Tracy Feared that Her iron Ship
Builders Lacked Expehence.@
cruiser No. 3 Vessel which VIII
Tax Her Makers Ability.
Questions Of Time and Convenience
Were Also Considered.

WASHINGTON, July 3l.-Secretary Tracy
has finally decided to award the the contract
for building cruiser No. 13 to Cramp & Sons
OF Philadelphia, although the Bath Iron
Works of Maine were the lowest bidders. In
explanation of this action, the Secretary has
put his reasons on record In the following
letter:
''In deciding not to award the contract for
the building OF cruiser NO. 10 to the lowest
bidder. the Bath Iron Works, the Navy De-
partment has been Influenced.
"First-By the provisions of the act Of
August 8, 1886, which requires that each con-
tractor shall show to the satisfaction OF the
Secretary of the Navy that within three
months from the date Of the contract, he
VIII be possessed Of the necessary plant Tor
the performance of the work In the United
States which he shall offer to undertake.
This condition the Bath Iron Works are
clearly unable to fulfil. They admit that
they are wholly unable to build the engines
Of the ship and do not propose to build
1t is possible to build the hull OF the ship at
one place and her engines at another, yet
the Inconvenience Of having the hull built
at Bath and the engines built at New York
Is so great that this cause alone would lea1
the department to hesitate in the case OF a
0uip WuCiO tuC CuBtuCo dAO VI ouOu fitnA Aul
portance.
''Second-The Bath IronWorks admit that
they would be unable to build the ship with
In contract time, namely, two years. THEE
years is the shortest time In which they ex-
pect to complete the ship. My own judg-
ment Is that they cannot complete 1t In less
than three years and half.
FINALLY, and the most important reason OF
all, the department feels that it would be too
great a risk to give the building Of such
vessel as cruiser No. 13 to a new and inexpe-
rienced firm, which has never yet completed
a ship. Cruisers Nos. IL and Is are two of
the mGst important ships in the navy, and by
far the most difficult to build. They are to
have guaranteed speed Of 81 knots for four
hours in the open sea. So far as am aware
the Messrs. Cramp are the only shipbuilding
firm anywhere which have ever undertaken
to guarantee speed Of 2l knots an hour for
four hours in the open sea. The statute pro-
vides that the contract shall be let to the
lowest and best responsible bidder or bid
ders. The Messrs. Cramp having finally
consented to reduce their bid S55, 900, have
no doubt that my duty under the statute re-
quires me to award them the contract for
cruiser No. Is, at $2,69O.OO0.
HR r TpArvV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
CHILDREKS CRIES HEARD IN THE DIN
AS an Ohio Railroad Train Went
Crashing into the Ditch,
Two carsWere overturned, Throwing
People From the Platforms,
But Fortunately the List of seveseIy
Injured Is Not Long.

BELLAIRE, Ohio, July 3l.-Another hor-
ror has been added to the late list of railroad
accidents In Ohio. At about 10 o'clock this
morning. passenger train No. 4, on the Bel
laire, GAINESVILLE & Cincinnati narrow gauge
railrord left the track three miles south of
Bellaire, two cars being overturned and
dragged some distance by the engine. There
were 70 passengers on the train and the two
cars which turned over into the ditch were
crowded with well-known people Of this sec
tlon. When they left the track, some one
cried out that everybody should cling to
their seats, but the shock was so awful that
many were hurled from one side to the eth
er, and though not badly injured were terri
bly, shaken up. When all were finally taken
out CT the wreck, it was found that IA people
had been injured, four of them seriously and
one fatally.
The train was running at the least calcula-
tion at the rate of So miles an hour and, as 1t
sway violently. Unheeding cries for the
passengers to keep their seats, some made a
rush for the doors. Many of the frightened
passengers had reach the platform when the
cars jumped the rails and when they turned
over in another moment they were hurled
into the ditch In an indiscriminate mass of
men, women and children, the latter Shrek
ing fearfully as they went down. John
Morris, baggage master, was hurt Internal
ly, badly bruised aud will probably die. In
addition, there were many badly bruised
Tonight all are reported to be in fair way
OF recovery with this exception.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
An ARMY OF THIEVES.
Tney Invaded Catawlssa and Looted
the Captured Town.

WILKEsBARRE, July 3l.-The town of
Catawissa, in Columbia county was invaded
by an organized gang Of robbers last night.
1t was most daring piece of work. Cata-
wlssa Is inhabited by 1000 people. 1t is an
old, sleepy town along the banks of the Sus-
quehanna river Everybody goes to bed
early. Crime is unknown and there is no
poles protection. About twenty minutes
after - o'clock last night an inmate Of @. Z.
Clewells residence on the main street threw
up an upstairs window and cried Murder 70
A minute later cries Of "Murderp and
Robbers !" were heard la another part of
the town. Soon the whole town was awak-
ened.
At first it was thought big fire was
raging, but soon the true state Of affairs be-
came known. The town was In the hands OF
an army Of thieves. ''Let US arm, then, .
cried one citizen. No sooner said than done.
Every man who had weapon in his house
went In search Of 1t. The pursuit Of the
robbers was then begun. A big posse fol
lowed on their tracks some miles out OF
town, but here all trace Of them was lost
They took TO the woods and early this morn
ing are supposed to have boarded coal trains
on the Pennsylvania railroad. A number Of
boys who were fishing in the river som,
miles from Catawlssa saw about score O.
men running down the railroad track. They
looked like tramps. Five minutes later ano
ther party Of men appeared. They took /,
the woods. Most Of them carried bundles.
The Inhabitants OF the town we're so fright
ened that nobody slept the remainder Of tn
night, lest the robbers might be In hiding. 4
| strong guard patrolled the town until day
| break. An examination was then made, an
| 1t was found that no less than eight hodse
had been broken into. Preparations wer
were also being made to break into as man
| more when the alarm was given. The house
were broken into simultaneously.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
Local weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, July 81, 1891.
Weather Observations.

Mean daily ther... 81. e Max. vel. wind. ...14NW
Maximum ther. ...68.8 Total precip....... %
Maximum ther.....66.5l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
MAY FOLLOW ERAARDT.
Appraiser Cooper of New York Has
Little Grievance.

New YORK, July 31.-The recent resigna-
tion Of Collector Erhardt seems likely to be
followed by series of political surprises
which will set the political pot boiling In a
furious manner. Close upon the heels Of
his resignation, comes the report that Spe-
cial treasury Agent Wilbur is likely to be
appointed assistant appraiser for the port Of
New York. Appraiser Cooper was seen yes
terday afternoon, and during an interview
said:
II have not been officially notified Of the
appointment of Mr.. Wilbur, and have Ger
tainly not been consulted In the mater.
While was il Washington, heard the mat
ter seriously talked of. and would not be
surprised II the appointment was made. IL
such step should be taken, L should regard
1t as personal menace to myself. TO ap-
point man for my assistant who has waged
personal fight with me for the past IS
months, could be regarded In no other light,
and would, If the threat was carried out, be
equivalent to demanding my resignation,
which have failed thus far to place In the
Presidents hands. As to the motive which
would impel the President to consider the
accommodation of the board of general ap-
praisers, who would like, doubtless, to have
one OF their friends In my department., can
say that 1t Is not unusual for person with
aspirations for the position of chief magts-
trate OF this country In the effort TO strength
en- his cause to commit the very act W hich
Will be fatal to his hopes.
John Sherman once interfered In politics
In the state of New York by removing col
lector and surveyor. BY so doing, he lost
the presidency. History has habit Of re-
peating itself. At the present time, lust be-
fore an important state election is to take
place, it seems to me that 1t Is matter
frauRht with much danger TO attempt to
make radical changes. Mr.. Harrison has
made a good President and his denomination
has been considered as possibility bui
there has never been any real enthusiasm fol
him. To engender hostility at this time
would not, In my estimation, be wise thlne
to do"
The President 10 Erhardr.
NEW YORK, July 3l.-The following |.
PRESIDENT Harris0n's letter to Collector Err
hardt, accepting the latter's resignation:
CAPE MAY POINT, N. j., July 20, 1891.
Hdlt joel u. Erhdrdt, NelO York City:
Dear Slr:-l acknowledged the receipt of youI
letter resigntng your office as Collector u III,
foIt OF New York. and advised you that woulC
AZ later GATE communicate with you again.
now accept your resignation, to take effect upoI
tDe appointment and qualification OF your success
sOr and In doing so beg TO say that have e Id
you, both personally and public officer. In the
highest esteem aud confidence, and had no other
tnought than that you would continue 70 discharge
the duties tf your office until the expiration OF It's
term.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
sY THE WINDING sAco.
Yesterdays Proceedings of the
Chautauquans at Martha's Grove.

FRYEBURG, July 31.-It has been beau
tifnl day at Martba's Grove. The rain of
the previous day refreshed things generally,
and the warm sunshine that greeted US on
every hand has made this day the pleasant.
est by fa- of any yet. Despite the rain Of
last night, which fell almost in torrents, the
lecture on "a Day and Night in Venice" by
Rev. X. ID. Grant, was we'll attended and his
talk throughout was interesting and instruc-
tive. The third normal lecture on "0bjec-
tions to the Bible," by Rev. Charles G. Mel
den, contained many sound facts; the speak
er very ably disproving many OF the objec-
tiOns to the Bible made at the present
day. At the cooking school Miss Barrows
gave a few very practical hints in the cook
Ing OF fish dinner. These lectures seem to
be having an unusually good attendance.
The addresses in the afternoon by Lena A,
Newhall of Portland, state secretary, and
Miss Ella Robinson and Miss Alice Buck.
nam Of Bangor, were delivered at the audi
torium.
One of the features of the week was the
concert this evening by the Merre Philhar-
monte Club, with Miss Belle Libby, reader,
and the good weather brought good at
tendance. Among those registered at the
Grove House are: Mrs. j. q. MaZZanovich
and son, Lena A. Newhall, Ella B. Lynch,
Portland; George d. Lindsay, Eva M. Lind
say, Ethel g. Lindsay, Bangor; George d.
Kendall, Denver, Col.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-08-01
wEsTERa FARMERS SMILING.
Enormous Wheat Crop Rapidly Ap'
pro aching the Ssfets Point.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 3l.-There is no
change in the crop situation and outlook.
The weather continues clear and cool in
Minnesota aud the Dakotas and every day
brings the enormous wheat crop nearer to
the point Of absolute safety. In the few
early fields of spring wheat thus far cut the
yield is larger than the estimate of two
weeks ago.
DULUTH, Mimi. July 31.-Reports from
the West continue to bring most favorable
aavices as to the hard wheat crop. The Van
Dusen-H Harrington Company say: All ouI
correspondents send us most encouraging
reports: AT Lisbon, n. D., where they had
drouth last year, there is plenty OF moist
ure, the wheat Is filling out well, and the
largest crop in years Is promised.
PORTLAND. Ore, July 31.-Oregon will
have big crops this year and prices will bt
good. In the western part Of the state the
hot weather was favorable to the ripening OF
grain, but slightly injurious to gardens. The
wheat harvest Is generally In operation, aud
reports indicate larger and more plump grains
and better heads than were anticipated. Oats
are doing well and ripeniDg rapidly. The
harvest was very good La Eastern Ore
gon the warm weather has brought spring
wheat rapidly forward. Fall wheat is being
cat.
VAN VERT, Ohio. July 3l.-Grasshoppers
are doing considerable damage to the oats
pastures aud meadows In parts of this anC
adjoining counties. Many farmers have cut
their oats before fully ripe in order TO save
the crop. No damage to corn is anticipated