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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Election and Reception.
No Politics in the Police.

PHILADELPHIA, April s-Mayor Stew
art, who was inaugurated Monday, has is
sued the following order TO the police:
3All persons connected with the bureau
of police in any capacity, serving as men,
bers of the ward executive committee or
of the city campaign committee, are re-
quested to withdraw from the same within.
the next ten days, or failing in this, to
present their designations. Any violation
of this order will be sufficient cause for
immediate dismissal from the service for
disobedience of orders,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
The Dayennnrr Es,are

Tomorrow occurs the sale of the rea,
estate OF the late Bailey Davenport. The
sale is advertised TO open at The north
door of the court house at 10 a. m. and
it will undoubtedly attract much interest.
According to the advertisement the
property is TO be disposed of ma nly in
tracts, though it is not unlikely that there
will be some opportunity for the purchase
of lots. How the homestead will be dis
posed of it is impossible to learn. Black
Hawks tower and good slice of ground
surrounding it will probably be pu -chssed
by ID. II Louderback and his associates
of the street railway company, parchss-
ing the Milan road if they can secure it
a. satisfactory figures.
According to the disposition Of this
vast estate depends to large extent Rock
Islands future.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Wore Honor. ror Yintnn.

hon. George W. Vinton was fitiingly
remembered by some of his democratic
friends in Moline The other evening, as q
member of the gallant "101.'' About a
dozen gentlemen called upon him. and
through their spokesman, Dr. George E.
Merry man. presented Mr.. Vinton with an
elegant gold ring with a fine diamond
setting. in the name of the democracy of
Moline. The ring has appropriately in.
scribed "101." Mr.. Vinton responded
feelingly, thanking the local democracy
for the compliment paid him and express
ing himself as highly pleased with its en-
dorsement of his action in supporting
Gen. John NJ. Palmer from first to last.
He then invited the gentlemen present TO
a sumptuous repast and most enjoyable
evening followed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
DapgerOus f.laxthtn.s

The small boy is again abroad with his
rubber sling, and everywhere be NAV be
seen engaged in the dangerous practice of
shooting birds and other objects. Yes
terday Ben Haislip. son of B. W. Haislip,
was shot in the forehead by playmate,
Ed. Frysinger, the bullet which was used
imbedding itself in the flesh and causing
the blood TO flow copiously Had it
struck the boy in the eye it would have
blinded him undoubtedly. The marshal's
attention has been calledto the reckless
use of these dangerous toys. aud ne has
properly instructed his police to or rest all
boys caught with them in their possess
sion. There are other forms OF amuse-
ment less dangerous with which the
young American can occupy himself
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
A BAD FIRE.

1hc nell Ciarhing store, Mt t,aven-
port, Overtaken by Misfortune Last
Min.
The Bell Clothing store. at Davenport
was completely destroyed by FIRE last
night. The Democrat of this riorniae
says:
At about II o'clock last night still
alarm called the IRE companies to he Bell
clothing store, at III West Second street.
The entire second story of the tuildin G
was ablaze and sparks and flames were
pouring from the roof 1t was mean ire
to get at but not much time elspsed be-
fore the ladders were up 10 the windows
of the building and streams of water were
pouring ON the flames, and the scaling
ladders were finally passed clear TO the
roof of the building and shout went up
from the crowd as the first daring fireman
passed over the edge of the roof. soon to
be followed by Il line of hose The
building had been almost completely gut
ted before water triumphed over fire,
and the loss was estimated by the owners
at S35, 900. On the third floor was stored
large quantity of boots and shoes belong
ing TO E. NJ. Murray s. Co. ard they
went with the rest. The building was
owned by Beiderbecke & Miller. as were
the store fixtures. The adjacent stores
of Beiderbecke s. Miller on the east and
Robert Krause on the west were saved
by The Prevails.
The store was a branch Of Chicago
house, and Max Weber, the proprietor oil
manager, is absent in Chicago. The
other three members of the local corps ot
workers left the store together last eve
ming at 6 O'CLOCK. and state that there
were no fires in the building when they
left and no gas jets lighted. They used
electric light aud the only attributable
cause for the FIRE is the electric light
wires, which have been RESPONSE Die toI
more costly fires throughout the country
than aGY other agency.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
a strange Coincidence

This morning Gilbert Wicks, we'll
known farmer of Sheridan township,
Scott county, drove into Davenport and
called at the law Office of Bills 6 Hsss,
when he told Mr.. Bills he was DESTROYS
of making his will. While the instrum ent
was being drawn up, Mr. Wicks, placing
his hand on his heart, complained re.
pearedly of pain aud finally before the
document was completed he acc pied the
advice of Mr. Bills and went into the
back room and lay down on a sofa. A
few minutes later Mr.. Bills heard q noise
in the room and investigating it found
the farmer in the throes of death He
was SO years Of age and had il Iowa
since 1856 He leaves wife and four
children. He was well TODD and leaves "A
comfortable estate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
EDMUNDS RESIGNS.
The Veteran Vermont Senator
Drops Office.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN HARNESS.

Purely Personal. Considerations Induce
of His state and Vice President Nor
ton Announcing His Determination
The Resignation to Take Effect Nov. L
Short Account of the Senator's fo-
Iitical Services.
WASHINGTON CITY. April S-Senasor
George F. Edmunds, of Vermont, who
has been in the senate of the United
Statef since April, 1861, and who - near
ly If not quite all of that time has figured
as one of the Republican leaders. has re-
signed, the resignation to take effect on
Nov. next. This not fake" it is Off
cial
The Letter of Resignation.
Yesterday Senator Edmunds wrote two
letters. One was addressed to the gov
ernor of Vermont, and is as follows:
"SIR: Considerations entirely personal
lead me to tender to you as governor of
the state of Vermont my resignation of
the Office of senator of the United States,
the resignation to take effect on the Ist
day of November, 1894. This action has
been for some time in contemplation, and
is finally decided on and communicated to
YOU at this time in order that there NAV
be ample time to hear aud consider the
views of the people of our state in respect
TO the election of my successor. In
thus terminating my official relations with
the state l beg to express 10 her steadfast
intelligent, and patriotic citizsns my pro-
found gratitude for the long and unwaver-
ing confidence and support they have
given me covering an eventful period of
a quarter of century, in my efforts to
promote and defend, so far as | have been
able, their honor and welfare in common
with that of all the people of the United
States.
SIN ceasing to be a senator am proud
to continue to be citizen of our beloved
commonwealth and that l may with my
fellow citizens in private life continue to
strive for the maintenance of those prin-
ciples of liberty, equality and justice in
government which have, without the
shadow of turning, animated them from
the foundation of the republic. am, sir
very respectfully yours,
GEORGE F. EDMUNDs'
Vice President Morton Notified.
The other letter was TO Vice President
Morton, and is given below: 1T becomes
my duty to inform you that have sent TO
the governor of the state of Vermont my
resignation of the Office OF senator of the
United States TO take effect on the Ist
day of November next. Accept, sir, for
yourself and the senate my parting salu-
tations, embracing personal good wishes
for all its members and a confident good
hope for its future as HThe Sheet Anchor
of the Republic" am, sir, very respect
fully yours, GEORGE +. EDMUNDs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
DIST CURED.

81 A row occurred in Tom Williams
saloon at the corner of Seventeenth street
and First avenue last night between two
river men. Al. Barker and Ed. James.
James Kelly also a river man and Williams
interfered, and in the scuffle James
pulled an ugly knife and slashed right
and left. infiictIng severe cash over Kel
ley 3 right eye, almost cutting the eye out
and running down the forehead three
inches and also cutting the left arm
severely. Kelley was taken to Beng
ston's drug store and afterware to police
headquarters. Barker was also arrested,
but James escaped. Kelley was taken to
the marine hospital at Dubuque this after
noon for treatment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
THE GRAND ARMY CELEBRATION.
A Quiet Day at Decatur Ius.-A Vacancy
Filled.


DECATUR, Ills, April s.-Decatur was
blaze of glory last night. The city had
filled up with veterans, and thousands
were coming. The weather was perfect
and the city is a streak of red, white
and blue The bands played "Marching
Through Georgia" and the veterans in
their blue coats and brass buttons were
smiling and happy. 1t was the quiet day
OF the encampment. The township cleo
ton was in progress, and it was arranged
to have as little going on as possible.
Election and Reception.
The only public event was the reception
at the Grand Opera house in the evening
by the Woman's Relief corps. Gen.
Weary and the council of administration
met and elected George H. Innis, of Bos-
ton, senior vice commander, to succeed
Richard I. Tobin, of Boston, who died
shortly after being elected by the last ma
tional encampment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
1--we Stock Dying of Hydrophobia.

MINSEAPoLIs. Mimi, April s-A special
from Brutt, Ia. says that dozens of Cat
tie, horses and hogs are dying of hydro
phobia. A mad dog ran amuck in that
vicinity several weeks ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

If "all our knowledge is ourselves 10
know" then when we know we are VIC
timized with toothsche. headache, and
neuralgia we will be wise to find bottle
of Salvation Oil as soon as possible
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

All persons having bills agair 81 the
Rock Island & Milan road must present
them at once if they expect them paid. as
propose turning over the books to the
new purcha.ers. FRED HAss.
Recei yer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Vice President Morton Notined.
EDMUNos' PUBLIC SERVICES.
Twenty-Five Years Continuously a United
States Senator

Twenty-Five Years Continuously a United
States Senator.
George F. Edmunds WAS born in Rich
mond, VT, in 1928 He received public
school education, studied law in Burling-
ton, and was admitted TO the bar at the
age of 81. He afterward made Burling-
ton his home. When 20 years of age he en-
tered politics and served five years in the
state legislature, three of which were
spent in the speakers chair. He was a
member of the state senate and its presid-
ing officer pro TEN. in lS6l-2
First Election to the Senate.
On April 5, 1866, he went to the United
States senate under appointment to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of Solo
mon Foote, and was elected by the legis-
lature for the remainder of the term, end
ing March 1, 1869, from which time he
has been continuously reelected. He
took leading part in the debates on the
reconstruction of the south and other i'm
portant questions of the day, and has
since been returned at each succeeding
senatorial election. He was one of the
members of the electoral commission in
1877
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
Stood for Universal Suffrage.

He opposed the admission of Colorado
to the Union when the first application
was made because the proposed constitu-
ton excluded colored men from the cleo
tive franchise. He also strongly opposed
President Grants San Domingo policy.
As chairman of the judiciary committee
of the senate he shaped many of the most
important measures passed by congress
just after the war. The initiation and
passage of the electoral commission and
the Pacific railroad funding acts were
largely due to his influence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
MILAN GOES WILD.
the Hennepin Canal Line ON the
south side.

Milan gave vent to Its feelings of en-
thusiasm over the location OF the line of
the Hennepin canal to the mouth Of Rock
river last evening in pretty much the
same manner that it made itself heard the
night the news came that the president
had signed the bill. The town simply
went wild. There were all sorts Of un-
earthly noises, street parade and colored
lights. Arrangements are now il pro
gress for formal demonstration in the
near future when speeches will BE- made,
etc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

Ice cream always on hand at Krell &
Maths. Remember and try dish.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08

Wyoming lot. It's the coming CITY of Wvom
ing. Has waterworks. electric lights, Touring
mills Located in the garden of Wyoming
Produced the prize potato crop of the Tinted
states in 1890. tcr maps and further infor-
nation apply to
MANN & THOM. Buffalo, wyo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-08
intelligence Column.

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For Sale, Rent, Exchange and Miscel-
laneous wants inserted one day at lie
per word; three days at 4c per word
and one week at &c per word.
Situations wanted" and local Help
wants not exceeding three lines in
serted one week in the DAILY ARGUS
free.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

The gross area of the United
States, according to census bulletin
No. 90, is 3,025, 600 square miles,
of which SO 16 per cent. is land
surface. OF this land surface,
Maryland has four-tenths of one
per cent, ranking fortieth among
the States as regards extent of area.
Texas, which has 262,590 square
miles and ranks first as to extent of
area, has SIS per cent. of the total.
Maryland has $500 square miles
and an average Of 105.72 persons to
the square mile. Texas excels IN
the number of counties. having 244,
Maryland having but % counties.
Rhode Island, with an area of ,0S5
square miles, is the smallest of the
States as respects area, but excels
all in density of population, aver
aging 1854 persons to the square
mile. Ii Texas were as thickly pop
ulated as Rhode Island, it would
have SO. 525, 52S inhabitants. If the
whole Union were as densely settled
it would have 945, 766, 500 inhabl-
tants.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

In the April number Of The For
an, Representative Il. Q. Mills, Of
Texas, will make a critical analysis
of the census, to show that it is so
seriously defective as to be useless.
In the same number of the ForuD,
Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,,
who was the champion of the Elec-
ton Bill in the Senate, constructs
an argument to prove that the Re
publican party was untrue to its
presidents and to its principles, be.
cause the late Congress adjourned
without enacting the Election Bill.
He argues that the series of great
historical achievements of the Re-
publican party suffered so serious a
breach by this inactivity, that the
party must find new vigor to make
its future in any way worthy OF its
past.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

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, clsanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers aad cures habitual
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 only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
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 viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW T0Rx. NJ
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

The great fall at Niagara is re-
ceding into Lake Erie at the rate of
2 feet 2 inches and a fraction every
year. Since 1S49 it has broken off
the underlying rock strata and re-
coded 104 feet and 9 inches. At
this rate there will come time not
so very far off when the most ire
mendous waterfall in the world will
be only a series of rapids.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

Feldmeyer Bros believe that the secret
of success is perseverance. Therefore
they persist in keeping the finest line of
perfumeries, toilet articles, cosmetics,
drugs and chemicals on the market. They
especially invite all persons who have
palpitation. short breath. weak or hun
CRY pain in side or shoulder, oppression.
night mare, dry cough smothering
dropsy or heart disease to try DIR. Miles
unequaled New Heart Cure, before il is
too late It has the largest sale of any
similar remedy. Fine book of testimon-
ais free. DR.. Miles Restorative Ner
vine Is unsurpassed for sleeplessnes,
headache, fits. etc, and it contains no
opiates.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20
From Gas Light Companies.
From OH Companies.

For Lighting Streets, Lanes and Al
leys. E0ery Night and al Night. per
lamp; also on Moonlight Schedule. This
proposal to include costs of posts, lamps
lighting, and extinguishing. The city
owns about 50 lamp posts, any of which
if used to be allowed for in proposal
Proposals to be opened by the Mayor,
Counsellor and Aldermen at a special
meeting of the Board, to be held at the
City Council Chamber, Monday Night,
the Both of March, 1891, at s o'clock.
The Board reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all bids.
JAMES III. BROWN, Mayor,
JAMES REVELL, Counsellor,
r. V. CLAYTON. Alderman,
Adyr. copyl Committee
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

After years of study the inventor has
perfected a Cooker that meets tie de.
mand of the housekeeper and excels all
others in simplicity and ease of manage
ment 1t is especially adapted to family
use. have taken the agency and viii
be pleased to furnish any of the citizens
of our city and county. have one in
use and ii gives entire satisfaction and
there are over one hundred in use in An
napolis. The following is one of many
certificates from our citizens who have
the Cooker" in use:
have been using for two months, the
Peerless Cooker and would not be with
out it for ten times its cost. 1t is the best
kitchen utensil out, and saves labor and
worry, and indeed / can hardly find
words 10 express its excellence. 1t is
simply perfect cooker. w. G. Tuck.
Any further information / will cheer
fully give by addressing.
r. r. CONNER,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20
Proposals Invited nLgh!isg Streets, g.
OF ANNAPOLIS.
SEALED PROPOSALS FOR LIGHT
ING THE STREETS. LANES
AND ALLEYS OF ANNAP0-
LIS. AND ITS PUBLIC
BUILDINGS, FROM ONE
To THREE YEARS,
FROM 1ST JULY 1891.
From Electric Light Companies.


40 ARC LIGHTS.ls tandard) for streets.
A0INCANDESCENT LIGHTS(25 candle
power for Alleys. Lanes, Market Houses
and Engine Houses. 40 INCANDES-
CENT LIGHTS. (25 candle power for
Assembly Rooms. The latter to be paid
fer by Metre Measure, contractor to fur
nish metres,
Proposals for Arc and Incandescent
Lights for Streets. Lanes, Alleys, Mar.
ket Houses and Engine Houses to burn
Ecery Night, and AL Night. Also pro-
posals on Moonlight Schedule.
From Gas Light Companies.
For Lighting Streets. Lanes and Alleys
per Lamp, EOery Night and al Night.
Also on Moonlight Schedule. The pro-
posals to include Lighting and Extin
gushing. For lighting Assembly Rooms,
Markets, and Engine Houses. Price per
1000 feet Of gas, contractor TO furnish
metres
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20
4 Deserved Compliment to Senator Gornan.

La response to the following request
and in appreciation Of the faithful
services rendered by the distinguish
ed Senator from Moryland, The
CAPITAL cordially adopts the sug
gestion Of the Committee, and will
be pleased to receive subscriptions
for the proposed "Gorman Testimo-
Iial." Such contributions, when
received, will be promptly turned
over to the committee, and duly
acknowledged in the columns Of the
CAPITAL.
BALTIMORE, March 10th, 1891.
WM NJ. ABBOTT. Esq.
DEAR SIR The Democrats of Balii
more City, recognizing the eminent ser
vices rendered the State and nation dur
ing the Fifty-frst Congress by Senator
A. p. German, have determined to ten
der him public reception and suitable
testimonial, as an evidence of their APP.
probation and regard
It Is believed that the Democrats of
the whole State desire TO join in this
demonstration; and, to give the members
of our party in your county an opportu-
nifty of so doing, the undersigned, COM
mittee, having the matter in charge, ask
your cooperation, and wish TO ascertain
II subscription list fer the German
Testimonial" can be placed In your office,
or such suitable place as YOU may sug-
gest. BY giving this matter your prompt
attention you VIII greatly oblige,
G.. RIDGELY GOODWIN.
J. MCKINNEY WHITE,
DOUGLAS ii. THOMAS,
CHARLES GoLDsBoRoVGH,
III. A. PARR,
LLOYD l.. JACKSON,
A. ID. JONES,
G. r. PAINE,
Committee.
Very Truly,
ROBERT GRAIN,
Secretary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

In tie Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
County.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-03-20

The best SC. cigar ever sold in tbs city
1t 4. Harris 70 Nd. ave.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Followlnr q nad aIan.g Cur.e:

Alexandria, No, is doomed to the fatC
predicted for it by bad man many years
ago. He was caught in some crime and
lynched near there. When asked if he
desired to say anything he turned upOr
the mob with a scowling face and Missed
a curse upon them and their people, hop
ing that their disasters might never
cease.
That year a fire swept the greater part
Of the city, which then was one Of the
most prosperous in northeast Missouri,
on the Mississippi. An attempt was
made to rebuild the burned district.
Scarcely had the work begun when a
great rise in the river submerged the
place and ruined the crops in the sur
rounding fields. Since then, of and on,
the place has been visited by food and
fire till it has been reduced to mere set
tlement Of ague racked backwOOdsmen.
Recently what was left of the business
portion Of the city was wiped out by fire,
with a loss Of over $50, ,OOO.-COr. Indian
apolis Journal.
Milford chronicle., 1891-02-20
Ronanr a nIonntain Cut.

A letter from Los Angeles, Cal, say
that a unique piece Of engineering is be
ing completed ON the Sante Fe line
through the Cajon pass, that will take
rank with the famous Tehachapi loop on
the Southern Pacific. It amounts in ef
feet to roofing over the mountain,
Much trouble was experienced last win.
ter on account Of the landslides in this
pass, which kept the line blockaded
most Of the time, and to obviate this
difficulty this work was designed.
It consists of series Of terraces, foul
in number, rising up from the TRACK
where the cut is deepest, excavated SC
as to break the force Of the water com
ing down the slope, and carrying it of
lateEaly by a series Of wooden conduits
and surface drains. These terraces
range from 800 to 500 feet in length.
measuring in the aggregate 1900 feet.
and are all rooted over. An army Of
men and teams have been at work fol
some months.