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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Isaac Smith Escapes the GaI,ows

COLUMBUS, O., April Ex-Governor
Campbell yesterday committed to life i'm
prisonment the death sentence of Isaac
Smith, the Pike county man convicted of
killing his cousin Stephen Skidmore, in
1883. The first date for Smiths execu-
ton was August %, 1889, and since then
he has been granted eight respites by
Governors Foraker and Campbell. Newly
discovered evidence is the basis of the
Communication, but in his official state
ment Governor Campbell expresses the
conviction that he is either entirely inno-
cent or guilty of foul murder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
LEGISLATION FOB ILLINOIS.
Compulsory Education ,snd Conspiracy
Law Eepeal--Reapportion

SPRIN6FIELD, Ills, April 30.-Several
new bills were introduced in the senate
yesterday, and then the compulsory edu-
cation bill came up on special order. The
pending question was Berry's motion to
reconsider the vote by which Newell's bill
was tabled. Fuller moved to table the
motion to reconsider, and it was carried,
leaving all the bills tabled except Berry's,
which provides that reading, writing, and
United States history must be taught in
English. The bill providing that chattel
mortgages shall not apply to purchase
money was passed, as were the joint reso-
luton providing that more than one con-
stitutional amendment may be submitted
to the people at one election, the bill al
lowing women to vote at school elections,
the bill increasing the mine inspection
districts to six, and one or two Others.
The Merritt Conspiracy Law.
In the house the rules We're suspended
and the Merritt conspiracy law repeal
bill was ordered to third reading The
opinion was expressed during the debate
by the opponents of repeal that the pas
sage OF the bill would also repeal the
common law. The appropriation of S2l,-
OC0 for brick machines. etc, to keep the
the bill to protect labor unions in their
labels and trademarks.
The Reapportionment Matter.
Democrats caucused last night at the
st. Nicholas on senatorial reapportion-
ment No definite plan was agreed upon,
and 1t is doubtful il one will be at this
this session. However, a plan was sub
mitted in which many changes were
noted, and the matter was talked over
without action The scheme makes
thirty-six senatorial districts, twenty o.
which are Democratic and sixteen Repub'
lican, outside OF Chicago, upon whic tn,
subcommittee did not touch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
IT'S QUITE COMMON.
Shipment of European Crimi-
nails to This Country.
SOME FACTS FOR CONSIDERATION,

Germany and Switzerland Make a Prac-
tice of Sending Their Bad Citizens
Here, Government Paving the Freight,
and Are Surprised That We object -
Narrow Escape of the CHILEAN Presi-
dent from Assassination with All His
Family.
LONDON, April S0-A corresponds mt
writing from Hamburg says that much
surprise is expressed there by the author
tiles of justice at the rejection in Amer
lea of an Immigrant named Bader, known
to have been guilty of crime i'll Germany.
The correspondent says that there is but
little concealment of the custom in all
the German states, as well as other Euro
pean countries, of shipping incorrigible
criminals to America. In Switzerland
the released convict signs an agreement
promising not to return to the country.
Although America is not mentioned in
this agreement, nearly all the exiled
criminals go to America and land.
Government "Pays the Freight
The government generally pays the
passage, although some of the money is
contributed by friends The men are
warned beforehand what to say when they
reach America, and it is said that very
few of them return to Germany, showing
that they have been permitted 10 land. In
| this way the petty states OF Germany save
| themselves considerable expense for
prison, the convicts who would otherwise
prove permanent charge being regularly
drafted off to the United States.
Another Evil Complained OF
| The same correspondent writes that an
| other crying evil in connection with emf
grafton from Germany is the number OF
wives and betrothed women who are de
| serted by husbands and lovers among the
emigrauts. The extent of this evil, he
declares, can be appreciated only 10y
| minute inquiries among the poorer
class. The husbands or lovers go 4
America, promising to send for those Lett
behind, and no doubt intending to do
but they become entangled il other ALI
ances after landing, aud finally abandon
| those in Germany altogether Thousands
of women and children, says the writer
are thus dies erted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
COAL VALLEY.

Coal VALLEY. April 27.-The Gable
band was here last Friday and in the eve
ming grand ball was given them at the
1. o. o. F. hall
Mrs. Louie Futzel, of Gable, is here
visiting her parents.
Ignatz Wager has sold his residence
here to Gnstave Knapp for $3.50
Rev. Turbine, licensuIe of McCormic
seminary was here on Wednesday. He
preached at the county farm on Sabbath
evening.
Miss Irene Peters returned to her school
in Bureau county last Friday.
Miss Lizzie Conner is about to en- gage
the Sharp school in Henry county.
Charles Moeller, of Cable, was here re-
Gently.
The board of commissioners of high
ways organized by choosing John john
son president and Thomas Paul treasurer.
William Adams was appointed overseer
Of highways.
The Rev. W. B. Mckee was appointed
by the Presbytery delegate to the gem
eral assembly. which meets at Detroit,
Mich. on the 21st of May.
John T. Hsss has commenced making
brick. He is also erecting another kiln
to burn with coal, and will shortly erect a
third one.
Agent Underwood, OF the Davenport
nursery, was here delivering trees on
Friday; also Agent Stoddsrd, of Moline.
on the same day.
The village election took place on the
21st. There was no issue TO create in
terest, but resulted in favor of the FOL,
lowing persons: President of trustees,
Robert Patterson; trustees, Fred Free
berg. II. Haupt and Max Lyons; clerk G.
B. Knapp; police magistrate, John Pat
terson.
The election for school directors on
the 18th was well contested. A full vote
was brought out. John J. Pryce
and L.. c. Dewitt were the candida s
Pryce received 60; Dewitt, AZ.
Jacob Staferofski has leased his saloon
building and fixtures to George Somer-
son, to take possession as soon as the new
trustees meet to grant the license.
Farmers are very busy. They have
been set back with bad weather, since il
has become fair vegetation seems to have
advanced msgically.
Mrs. Thomas Furgeson, wife oil
Thomas Furgeson, living near Champion
station, Henry, county, died very sudden.
ly at her home yesterday afternoon. The
immediate cause of her death was la or D.
pc. She was i'll but few hours. She
was over 60 years of age. The mother Of
eight children. six girls and two boys.
native of Scotland. sister TO the late Will
liam Grant and Daniel Grant of Orion
Three of her daughters are sick and bedfas
with la grippe. Mr.. F. is an aged m Al
and this affection will fall hard on him
The deceased was member of the o
P. Presbyterian church. and lady much
respected amongst her neighbors anC
friends. The funeral will take place OF
Thursday at o'clock p. m. from the res
idence. The remains will be inferred q
the Homestead church cemetery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Lve.A.. W.. ~.
Fine machinis.s tools a, Koch's.

Fine machinis.'s tools at Koch's.
A few boarders wanted at 500 Nine
teenth street.
All kinds of musical merchandise at
Housed, Woodyst Sc Cos.
The very latest in sheet music at
Housed, Woodyat & Cos.
Wanted a; once three good coat makers.
Rogers the tailor. Davenport
Ice cream always on hand at Krell s.
Maths. Remember and try dish.
Sure cure for dyspepsia. chewing gum.
All the lest brands at Krell 81 Maths.
Attend the Daven port.Aurora series of
ball games Thursday, Friday and Sstur-
day.
Championship games at Davenport
Thursday. Friday and Saturday-Daven-
port vs. Aurora.
Wanted at once. Five or six carpen
ters Would prefer union men. SEWERS
& Anderson.
Butter cups put up in half and one
pound air tight jars. smaller amount
loose, at Krell & Maths
The Davenport and Aurora clubs, Of
the Inter State league. open at Daven'
port Thursday for three games.
Davenport won both SUNDAYS snC
| Yesterdays games from Cedar Rapids
Harry Sage caught yesterday.
No April fool joke but fact, tina
the Crown dining room serves q bette
meal for % cents than any other place
in the city.
Alb hahl Tie latest; We have them
mint glaces. They consist of extra tn'
cream and favored strongly of mint
Krell 6 Msth always have the latest 70
parties.
J. J. Lerch. the well known painter
paper hanger, grainer, kalsominer, etc
is prepared to do all kinds OF work in hi
line in first class manner. Shop No
300 Eighteenth street.
The new music firm of Housed, Wood
vat & Co. are exclusive agents for th
Decker Bros. Weber. Estey, Wheelock
Stuvvessnt, Camp & Cos. Sterling an
Arionpisnos; the Estey. Farrsnd & Vo
tey and Western Cottage organs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
DESTRUCTIVE TIMBER FIRES.

Seven Miles of New Jersey uurne ed Over
-Citizers Fighting the Flames.
TRENTON, y. J., April ga special to
The State Gazette from Point Pleasant
says that much property and timber have
been destroyed in that region by fire The
fire began in barn at Herbertsville aud
country, eating up 1900 acres of timber
in its progress. \ number of cranberry
bogs, barns and outbuildings were also
destroyed. The citizens of Toms river
and Point Pleasant are fighting the
flames. Herbertsville is penned in by
fire West Point Pleasant and Toms
River are now threatened by the flames.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
A Real Baisam ,s Kemu's R.,,.

The dictionery says, "a balssm !.
thick, pure, aromatic substance aog,''
from trees" Kemp's Balsam fo- :
throat and lungs Is the ONLY cough nsS
cine that is real balsam. Many Nh
watery cough remedies are He'd bsl,,r,
but such are not. Look thr ugh b0s
of Kemp's Balsam and notice Aha; NM.
thick preparation it is. II you Cans
use Kemp's Bslssm. at all druggirT
Large bottles SOC and g..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
No CIue to the Dynamitard.
THE PlTH OF The ENcYcLIcAL.
Pope Leo MI Proposes to Guide the De-
velopment of Democracy.

oIt Leo All iblbsts 10 the lJe-
velopment of Democracy.
ROME, April 50.-In an interview with
press representative and prominent dig
nitary Of the Roman Catholic church re-
garding the forthcoming papal encyclical
on the social question, the dignitary was
asked: What is the supreme iaspira-
ton OF the document
TO put Catholicism doctrinally aud in
tellectually at the head of the social
movement. Leo XIII. is convinced that
the democracy OF America, imported
under other forms, will be the mold by
which the future society and politics Of
Europe will be fashioned. The democ-
racy, the people, will become the prepon
derating power. and the papacy should
constitute itself the guide of this ideal
and this new social development.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Forty Persons Lost at Sea.

NEW YORK, April 3o-The British ship
Lansdowne, which sailed from Hokodate.
Japan, 199 days ago, for this port, has
been given up as lost. She was COM
manded by Capt. Newcomb, and carried a
crew of about 40 men. She was loaded
with sulphur. She was never seen. after
leaving Hokodate, and it is believed that
she was struck by typhoon in the China
sea. Capt. Newcomb had his wife on
board
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Showed How 1t Could Be Done.

MARION, Ind, April 3o.-Prisoners con-
fined in the Marion Jail attached hose to
the natural gas pipe and projected a
fame against the inner side of the outer
wall, and heating the stone red hot, cold
water was applied, and huge slices were
peeled off until the wall was preached
Then they reported progress to the sheriff.
None of them wanted to escape, and they
explained that the mischief was done to
show the authorities how easily one could
be planned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Book Beer.

The first of May is approaching and
with it comes the world renowned bock
beer. Mr.. Huber has been particular y
successful in brewing the book this seaso a.
An extra fine product will be offered 20
the beer consumers when the proper time
comes. Julius G. Junge is the sole bot.
tier of that famous beer. People will CO
well to place their orders soon. as tie
quantity is limited. All orders will he
promptly attended to. Telephone No
1859.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
relI from the Fifth STORY.

NATcHEz, Miss, April So-Baker
Burke, a carpenter, Tuesday afternoon,
while at work on the fifth story of the
Masonic temple, lost his balance and fell
to the sidewalks He struck upon his fore
head, sustaining injuries which will
prove fatal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Forest Fires Extincuished.

READING, Pa, April 3l-The forest
fires in the South mountain. east OF
Womelsdorn. this county, were subdued
yesterday. Nearly 20O persons were fight
ing the fires Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Hundreds of acres of timber lands were
burned The burned area covers two
miles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
ROWING Match for o,Connor.

New YORK, April 30-A cable dispatch
to The Police Gazette from Sydney, y. s.
w, says Stansbury, who, on Tuesday,
defeated Mclean for the scullng cham
pionship of the world, accepts William
O'Conuor's challenge, and will row on
any suitable course in the United States.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
rataI Mime Accident in Germanr.

LONDON, April So-A serious colliery
accident is reported from Munster, Ger
many. Fire damp caused an explosion in
a coal mine at a time when it was filled
with workers. Five men were killed, sew
eral seriously injured, and twenty remain
entombe d by the falling debris. though it
is said there is every hope of rescuing
them alive
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
!. Hav citv BANK changes Its Name

WASHINGTON CITY, April 3o-Comp-
troller Lacey is advised that the title of
the Bay National bank, of Bay City, Mich,
has been changed to the First National
bank of Bay City. The Merchants Ma
tional bank of Ashland, KY, capital s1oo.
900, has been authorized to begin pusi-
uess.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
An Illinois Poets Gift to Cleveland

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April ga unique
gift was forwarded from here yesterday
to ex-President Grover Cleveland. 1t was
copy of THE Senators Nooing." a poem
describing for the first time in print the
courtship and marriage of Stephen A
Douglas The book was sent by the
author. DR.. j. Z. Beidler, of Mount
Pulaski, and was in two volumes hand
somely bound
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Ives a Billiard Champion.

CHICAGO, April 80 The billiard match
for the "short-stop" championship, the
$500 stakes, the gate receipts, and the en-
blem, between Eugene Carter and Ma
po1eon Ives, was played in the Central
Music hall last night, and resulted in u
victory for Ives, after warm contest, by
2 score OF 500 to AS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
THE ASSASSIN IN CHILL.
He Tries to Remove President Bai,na-
ceda, but Fails.

lie iEles To Remove lfesiuent iIai al a.
ceda, but Fails
VALPARAISO, April S1-President Bal
maceda, OF Chilli, escaped death by assas-
sination yesterday as by miracle. tie
and his family were seated in q parlor of
the presidential mansion, when a dyua-
mite bomb was thrown into one Of tie
rooms through window. The bomb ex-
ploded and did much damage to the room
and furnishings, but no one in the palace
was injured.
No CIue to the Dynamitard.
The most intense excitement was caused
| by the attempted assassination, and the
| streets in the vicinity of the palace have
been crowded with excited multitudes
since the occurrence. There is no clue to
| the perpetrator of the outrage, but the
| authorities are using every effort to estab-
| fish his identity aud capture him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
VISITED sTANFoao's DOMAIN.
The President Looks over Falo Alto and
the University.


SAN FRANCISCO, April 80 The president
and party were domiciled last night at
Monterey. At 9 o'clock yesterday morning
they started for Senator Stanfords Palo
Alto stock farm. At san Mateo and Red
wood City short stops were made aad the
president spoke briefly. At 20 o'clock
Menlo Park was reached. where the pres
ident was met at the station by Senator
and Mrs. Stanford, Senator FELTON,, Gov
ernor and Mrs. Markham and party of
friends. The party then visited the Palo
Alto stock farm and the Stanford uni
versity buildings The senator's stock
was inspected by the visitors and trotting
exhibitions were given by b!ooded horses.
Planted Some Big Trees.
The president and Mrs Harrison planted
trees OF the gigantic species At $3.50 p.
III. the party took the train for San Jose,
arriving there al 4:3j P n. After short
| stay the trip was resumed TO Monterey,
which was reached AZ o'clock The party
proceeded 20 the Hotel Belmonte, where,
after supper, they retired for the night.
| Ii Is probable that Governor Markham
and staff viii accompany the party to
Portland, Ore.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30

We have sold Eiy's Cream Balm sb3s
three years. aud have recommends 4
use in more than hundred special CHS
of cstarrh. The unanimous answer !
our Inquiries is. It's the best reus,
that l ever used" Our experience III
where parties continued its use, it ne7,
fails 10 cure.-J. Il. Montgomery & G.
druggists, DEBORAH, Ia.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Do You Cough!

Doubleday. Take Kemp's Balssu, Il.
best cough cure. 1t will cure "a,
coughs and colds. 1t will cure pains
the chest. 1t will cure influenza 81
bronchitis and sll diseases pertaining !,
the lungs because it is a pure bs!:.,
Hold it to the light and see how clesrs,
thick it is. You will see the excel.r
effect after taking the first dose. Lin
bottles SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
what's the Matter with Rhode Islands

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 30-The bill
providing for an exhibition of Rhode
Islands products and resources at the
Columbian fair was indefinitely post
poned by the senate yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30
Pennoyer's Telegram to the President.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 30-The follow
ing telegram from Governor Pennoyer, OF
Oregon, has been received by President
Harrison: Il sincerely regret to learn of
the accident to your sister, and as sin
cerely hope it Will not result seriously. l
am confident express the unanimous sen.
timent OF the people OF Oregon when as
sure You of the earnest wish that no I'M
towayd.event Will prevent your proposed
visit 10 our state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30

The Canadian parliament was open ed
Wednesday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-30

Private boarding for respectable young
men at 219 Seventeenth street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15

They Should Keep Upper Main Street
Clear Of Insulting Loafers.
Marshal Cronin should direct the police
on Upper Main street to be more diligent
in their duty and especially to see that the
curbstone ornament. FOUNDERS and buns,
do not insult ladies who happen to pass
that way. A case in point happened yester-
day afternoon near the corner of Wall and
Main streets, where \ young woman out
shopping was saluted by one of these loaf
ers. No notice was taken Of him, but after
he asked the girl to stop, which she declined
to do, he followed her up and insisted Oh
talking to her, greatly to the young
woman's embarrassment. He followed her
half a block before he desisted. Such in
solent loafers as these need to be severely
dealt with. These reports are not very
common, but if the insults are not checked
they may grow worse and will result in oil
respectable women keeping away from that
part of town, to the injury of some of the
business men of the vicinity.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15

Hnss imposed on Us. We wish TO sse
whether y II officially 70, or whether " y
The republicans. taking their . from
the presiding officer, then began 70 raise
demand on the secretary OF state. II was
not known At the tins that Secretary Hot.
witt had already furnished ths papers asked
Tor. Senator Hedges said the papers were
public records and open TO inspection, Dns
anything officially. senator Goddard said
the papers could DO OF very little interest 70
The senate except ~ crafty curiosity az 70
what WAS done Mt the last session. This
body could take no action on any recon-
mendation in regard to the proceedings q
senator Mats thought II premature now 10
talk about any recommendations the COM
mittec might make. The only question
WAS as to the appointment OF the commit
tee. The resolution was adopted. The rec
ords Of last session now being In the pos-
session Of the committee. " will be easy 70
show that the fines we're illegally imposed.
The sergeant at arms Of the house deliv-
cred a communication from that body to
the senate. observation-disclosures Richards
took occasion to inform him publicly that
all OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES otWO0u tn0 TWO DouAcb
should be under seal, = practice that had
been neglected. The communication asked
for q Joint committee to decide on the num-
Der and compensation OF this employees OF
the two bodies. Senators Mats. Buford
and Goddard were named on the part
Of the senate. The latter declined,
saying he could not co~nscientiously recog-
nize that body A. the house OF representa-
tives." Senator Hedd was put in his place.
Governor Toole sent to the senate the
the same reports sent to the house the day
before; also those of the adjutant. general.
the state board Of pardons, md the state
veterinarian, all Of which have been pub
lished.
Senators Brown and Hoffman announced
q pair to last until Monday afternoon. al
both have business out Of town. The SEN
ate adjourned to eleven o'clock this morn.
ing.
The rump house found itself without 6
quorum and it at once adjourned until ten
o'clock this morning. Stebbins had been
called away BY telegraph, Waite way away
on leave, and Harrington has not shown up
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15

Builders and Manufacturer Exchange.
Builders and Manufacturers exchange
Thursday evening, jan. 10. at Mr.. Vim.
Harrison's Office, for the election Of officers
and such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
There y III also be an adjourned meeting
at the sane place Wednesday evening,
Jan. Il. john SrEpMAN,
WILL Il. JONES, President.
Secretary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15


Notice.
The attention of all dealers in wood 10
called to city ordinance No. 36, requiring
every dealer in wood to furnish every pur-
chaser Of wood a certificate from the in
spector showing the amount Of wood deliv-
cred.
The inspector will be at his office, No. 3g3
Lower Main street, during the hours be-
tween 8 and II q, n. and 2 and 1 p. III.
L.. ID. BEARY,
Inspector of Weights and Measures.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
The Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan hotel has the largest
obby and billiard hall in the state, which
has been recently entirely reftted. This
popular hotel also furnishes the best meal
in Helena for 80 cents.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
wedd,np and birthday Present

Wedding and Birthday Presents.
Those who have looked all over the town
for something suitable for a wedding or
birthday present, and have not been salts
fled, should call at William Weinstein d
Co.'s. They have silverware, fine queens
ware and in fact every taste can be Rratiied
in their immense stock.