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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

The First National bank of Marsh
field, Wis, capital $4,000, has been
authorized to begin business.
At Sportman's park, St. Louis, No.,
Saturday Charles :. Reber, Of Washing
ton university, St. Louis, beat the inter
collegiate jumping record in the rugning
broad jump by clearing y feet ~ inches
IL inches better than the record.
The pope is economizing at the Vatican
show at IslinSton last week just after the
birth Of his granddaughter. Some one in
the gallery cried Three cheers for Granl-
father Wales" and they were given with
a WILL the prince laughing and bowling
his Acknowledgements.
City Treasurer D,risley, of Philadel-
phia, Is under arrs-: FOR a shortage OF
| several hundred thousand dollars due TO
| his connection with Marsh of the Key
stone bank The state of Pennsylvania
looses about 500, 900 in the same series of
~dssl=
The Presbyterian ministers attending
the general assembly at Detroit, held a
maSs-meeting sunday and resolved that
tne Worlds fair ought 10 be closed on
SuaGaF.
Judge c. ". Atkins, of Blaine county.
Neb was shot dead by band of yiri.
lantes who took him for thief Friday
night and left lying where he fell until
morning. The judge was one of another
band of vigilantes and had charge of n
thief at the time, who was also killed.
Both bands were out after stock thieves.
Kansas Alliance men say that Jerry
Simpson has killed himself aaiitleally by
gong against IA third party.
The Endorsement of Springer for speak
er by the Illinois Legislature has given his
canvass boom at the national capital.
The latest from Mr.. Blaine is that he is
rapidly recovering his health.
pickpocket was shot in the leg by
policeman at Jackson park, Chicago, Snn.
day. the shooting being witnessed by TO-
600 excited people.
Julia McMichael. q years old and the
daughter OF wealthy parents living at
Plattsburg, No, had mania for a bean.
tiful complexion. and thinking that a
spell of work as "hired girl" would sup.
ply the want, went to Chicago and hired
out. Her general lack OF knowledge OF
housework gave her away, and she will
be sent home.
Cholera is reported raging in German
New Guinea.
The militia had to be called on at
Wiltshire, O., to protect from lynchinp
two men and their wives. charged with
the death OF Daisy Reynolds, a school
teacher who was found dead last week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
RECORD OF THE NATIONAL GAME.
hicaSo still Heads the List in the
Leasue-Ban-FieId Scores.

CHICAGO. May 25-With the exception
of Anson's colts there was quite a shut
fie as TO place in the national Base Ball
League last week Boston. which was
second. dropped down to fifth, while
Pittsburg climbed to second. Philadel-
phia dropped to fourth, and Cleveland
took its place New York, Brooklyn and
Cincinnati, made only one change, New
York going to sixth The Chicago ex-
perts have lead of 132 points. The po-
sitions of the clubs in the three great ag-
greg ations are given below:
NATIONAL. LEAGUE.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
Threw Himself Before a Train

READING, Pa, May p "A. Z. Towns
ley, aged 35 of this city, deliberately
threw himself in front of a Wilmington
and Northern railroad train near here aud
was cut in two.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
Died while a, Copfess,o,


New YORK, May -5,-Chrstiue Goether.
an old woman ca years old, died Satur
day IN the confessional OF st. Bene-
dicts Roman Catholic church in Brook
lyn. Heart disease was the cause of
death -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
Mother and Child Droua.,4i.

WINCHENDoN, Mass May 25-Mrs. A.
L. Scott and her 1-year old child were
drowned near Glen Allen midi by the
overturning of a rowboat. The bodies
have been recovered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
Frightened to Death bv Thunder

ATLANTIC CITY, y. J., May % During
terrific thunder storm here the early
part OF Thursday evening Mrs. Mary Car.
roll, colored woman 35 years old, was
frightened to death. She was found after
the storm on the porch of Boye-'s hotel.
DR.. Eugene Reed said death was due To
friu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
what owen, of Indiapa won't.

WASHINGTON CRY, May 25.-Ex Con.
gresham William d. Owen, of Indiana.
ls an applicant for the position of super.
htendent of immigration.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-25
Payson for a Land Court Seat.

WASHINGTON City, May 25-Ex.Con-
gresham Payson, of Illinois. is said to be
slated for the chief justiceship of the new
land court
The sun., 1891-07-02
Town and Country.

II Governor CAMpBKLb is renominated by
the Democrats Of Ohio, an interesting ques-
ton in the political geography Of that State
will be settled at the polls next fall There
has long been jealousy among tho voters
in the country districts against Hamilton
county. The rural Democrats and Repub-
licans have studied to find out tho wishes OF
Cincinnati and oppose them. Hamilton
county has been trented by tho Legislature
in the contemptuous fashion with which New
York Is treated at Albany.
Mr.. CAMPBEbh Is strong With the country
Democrats. and exceedingly weak in Ham
ilton county. His nomination, which now
seems assured, will bring on square fight
between Hamilton county and the rural
lists. Can the Democratic party Of Ohio get
along without the vote OF Hamilton county,
That is what 1t will have to do II Mr.. CAMP
BELL is renominated. It seems perilous
experiment to make In tho year before .
Presidential election, when the Republican
candidate is the strongest that could be
found; but the country Democrats seem de-
termined to make 1t. It Is their business II
they are In the majority, and prefer oppos-
ing Hamilton county to unitirg the party.
To compare small things with great. the
resolve Of the hayseed Democrats to be in
dependent Of Hamilton county is somewhat
like the project Of certain Western enthu-
siasts to make the Democratic party inde-
pendent OF New York. II in division there
Is strength, the Ohio plan Is wise.
The sun., 1891-07-02
DE- DEPEN DOESN'T sAIL.
The Illness OF Mrs. Dcpew's Mother Pes
ponos His Departure for Europe.

The Illness OF Mrs. Dcpew's Mother Pest.
ponos His Departure for Europe.
DR.. Chauncey N. Depew did not sail 70,
Europe on the Teutonic. as he had expected
and. instead Of receiving good-bys OF his
friends on the pier of the White Star lins yes-
terday afternoon at q o'clock. he was sittinQ
Mt his desk In the Presidents office ut the
Grand Central Depot.
Tho sudden postponement Of Mr. Depew'R
departure was caused by the illness OF his
mother-in-law. Mrs HaReman. who was to
have accompanied tho party. Mrs. Hageman
has not been IN good health for some time. and
the excitement OF preparing for an ocean
voyage brought IN q slight attack OF nervous
prostratlon on Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Dope y
at once poatponed the trip. and all his bag
gage was removed from the steamer on Tues
day night
SO. instead Of being on tho ocean," said DR..
Depew. yesterday, am here at my desk work. :
Ing as hard AS over. In fact little harder. for
didn't expect to have ANYTHING to do day bnt
enjoy myself. while. on the contrary. have
written more letters seen more people. and
performed more business than on any single
day In the past month"
said. and II everything went well q second a.
within tho next two weeks The news OF tho
postponement oi the voyage csme too late IT,
etop the numerous farewell offerings. and DR..
Depew found regular fruit store awaiting
him on the dock. besides basket Of cham
DRQn0.
The sun., 1891-07-02
Tho Prevention Of Suicide.

On Monday evening woman was about
to commit suicide by throwing herself into
the East River from the wharf ct the foot OF
Market street, when she was seized by a
police officer and placed under arrest. The
policeman hnd great difficulty In pre-
venting her escape from him, and
was obliged to procure assistance In
order to take her to tho police sta
tion. She declared that she had discovered
that her husband was unfaithful to her. and
that she desired to die. On Tuesday she
was sentenced to imprisonment in the peni-
tentiary at Blackwell's Island for term OF
three months.
1t Is Q little difficult to understand pre-
cisely what law this wretched creature had
yiolatod. She does not appear to have been
guilty OF the crime Of attempting suicide -
that offence IL defined In section 1N Of the
Penal Code. which provides ~ follows:
- psrssu whs with mssnt v take his sws hfs cen.
.its upen himself any act dangerous 70 human life,
which, II committed upon or toward another person
and followed By death - eonssaAsnoe would render
The psrpstraisr eharSsabls with homoide guilty Of
attempting suicide"
This language applies to cases where Q
man shoots himself. or stabs himself. or
takes poison for the purpose OF destroying
his own life. but IL hardly includes such an
act - moving toward . river with thsi sp-
,paEsnt intsutioa Of Jumping Into II An
The sun., 1891-07-02

cexsr consadeFation, whfch indicstss that
the case Of the woman We have
mentioned was not treated - the
offence defined IN the foregoing sec
ton, is the fact that she was sentenced to
imprisonment In the penitentisry for term
OF only three monthe, whereas the crime of
attempting suicide is declared by section
17s of tho Penal Code TO be felony punish
able by imprisonment In State prison not
exceeding two years, or by fne not exceed.
ing $1,000. or both.
Il is probable, therefore. that tho offender
was dealt with as disorderly person under
the somewhat flexible laws relating to dis
orderly conduct.
At the time OF the enactment OF the Penal
Code, tho provision making 1t felony to
attempt to commit suicide was much criti-
cised and riGiculed. It WAS said that man
who wanted to kill himself would not be
deferred by fine or imprisonment, but would
only be confirmed In his purpose to escape
from q world in which his misery had
thus been augmented. It is a curious and
interesting fact, however, thnt In tho large
majority Of cases in which punishment has
been Inflicted for attempting suicide there
has been no second effort at self.destruc-
tion. A brief Incarceration seems 10 change
the current Of thought, or have sUne calm
ing effect upon the temperament, 30 that
when release comes the desire to die has
disappeared. Thus, contrary to the predic-
ton OF many critics. tho law for tho pun
ishment of those who attempt suicide ap-
pears to have distinct effect for good.
The sun., 1891-07-02
All Because OF tn. Prevailing styles.

ESons the CHICAGO Trtbune
II was all the fault OF the prevailing styiss-
The two yourR stopped in front Of counter that
was piled up with neRgj shirta carefully folded and
began an inspection OF them
"Thsres about what You want jim" said enc point
ing to shirt with pretty blue stripe in II
But Jim shook his head.
"Too much blue he said Snow. there's one that's
something like How much 10 that"
"one seventy" responded the oappsr youth behind
the counter.
"Cheap enough" said Jim. ~ didn't know you could
get ono for less than s. or $3.50"
20 yes" returned the clerk. 1--WE have them - low
~ 90 cents VIII You take this one"
"suro-At that price"
"what size, ps,so"
"Fiteen- and. r. half collar"
Fifteen and s-excuse me. what Ia the sze Of the
ladys waist. We msa'ure more by that you know"
Lady" cried the woud'be purchaser. DO you sup
pose I'm shopping for women wsntit for myself"
O" SAID tho clerk - he took OF Of tho Pile and
shook IL out showng that It boed waist "Third
aisle your right Ask for Mas Jones sho has charge
OF mems nesliss shirts handle only womens negsj
waists"
Then he wont down to the end OF the counter and
posed, and two men walked meekiy away mutterins
harsh things about women and their waista
The sun., 1891-07-02
snxssM;ls No asvcEUzzcxAsr oox-
sfJRACX

A Letter nrs- ,Gr. wesssury Hss'r.
TO rHn Eprron or THE suN-sr. I have
read with much qualification the article In
TIE Bun of this date referring to Gen. Boyn.
toms recent communication In the Commercial
Gazette, And denying on your part any knowi-
edge or belisf that MONTGOMERY Blair and oth-
ers were fesInentina conspiracy at the close
OF the war TO establish with the aid OF the army
new form Of government, or make grsnd
coup ddtat OF some kind.
It would ssem that MONTGOMERY Blair's an
tecedents his lifelong deviation to the Jefier-
sonian principles OF Democracy. and his un-
firing efforts to uphold the Constitution Of the
United States should be sufficient to refute
such an accusation. Mr. Blair's intimate per-
sonal relations with Mr.. Lincoln up to the
time OF his assassination were we'll known to
their many mutual friends: and his advocacy OF
Lincolns second nomin alton. and his earnest
support IN tho Presidential campaign OF 1854.
are well known TO evsry one convorsant with
the politics OF that period.
After the death OF Mr.. Lincoln. and during
tho torn OF Andrew johnson. laws wero
enacted By Congress and the Government
was administered on such an entirely differ
ent policy from what were the known wishes
and intentions OF Mr. Lipc coin. that It was evil
dent, II Mr.. Lincolns view Of reconstruction
It must present to tho country candidate
for the Presidency OF undoubted patriotism
and identified as much As possible with Mr..
Lincoln. In accord with time-honored prec-
edent. the successful military leader. II he
could bs mado available. was the man to
whom both parties looked rs their inevitable
frst choice. Up to this time all that was known
Of Gen. Grant politically was that his pro-
olivities were Democratic: his porsonal char
acter was known and appreciated. his military
record was established. the terms OF Gen.
Lees surrender had given the keynote OF his
feeling toward the South at that time, and his
personal popularity WAS at Its zenith. 1t was
therefore thought that no one could carry out
the Lincoln policy Of reconstruction 10 we'll as
Gen. Grant.
Montgomery Blair was among the first to ap-
preciate this fact. and as Gen. Grant was not
committed to any except the Union party. an
effort was made to induce him to remain In
the ranks Of the Democracy. Letters were
written to him and his old army friends to this
end. ~ many can now bear Witness The rad
ical element Of the Repu blican party was fully
aroused to the situation. and with direful mis-
Givines as to Grants liberal and Democratic
tendencies. the ambition Of individual leaders
had to be put aside.
It was only through the medium Of the
Democratic party and tho liberal Republicans
united on liberal platform. that MONTGOMERY
Blair endeavored In any way to lay aside the
radical leaders In the Repub blican party. who
were known not to be in sympathy with Mr..
Lincoln or his more moderate policy Of recon-
struction. Yours. very truly.
WASHINGTON. juno 80. WOODBURY. BLAIR.
The sun., 1891-07-02
DR,foonAs7U oneAS1szsroM

The Nesis.sa Censsttss Exherts 9tsts
Ce.nhttess - Prepare rer 1seA
wAsHrroroN. July 1.--Calvin g. Brics. Chair
man Of the National Democratic Committee.
has written the following letter to the Chair
men OF State committees:
"NArrosA. D.HScsAy1S Ncn Fn,o ooMS,TT1H snr 7ss,
DEAR srR: Tho importance Of Immediate
preparations for the Presidential campaign Of
next year must bc obvious to every Democrat,
The timely and energetic conduct Of our op-
ponents would be warning enough II there
were no other reason for IL. It is evident that
they expect decisive results upon their exten-
sive ana we'll organized system Of Republican
clubs 1t will be sustained by money without
stint drawn from the pockets OF tho bene.
hciaries OF tho menopoly policy maintained
by thn that a,IS party II can be me, only By
lied system OF Democratic societiea Tho
latter is more appropriate to our purpose since
party in the United sta'es, and was the instru-
ment nj agitation and defence employed BY the
fathers Of hs party Il The Fst
the restoration OF constitutional government.
1t is earnestly recommended that every ofilclai
party viii see thai, everything possible within
his Jurisdiction shall be done to aid and en-
Il desire to call your attention to the work
by the Executive Committee, Of the National
that their plan has been ,ubmitted to and
meets the approval Of the National Com mittee.
The selection OF correspondents under this
plan \ OF the greatest Importance. and under
this date ! have written to the member OF the
him to comm unicate with you at once, 90 the
the proper selections may be made.
The plan cannot In any way interfere with
poses intimate cooperation with the State
committees as we'll as with the National Com.
mittee. 1t has mot with unprecedented sue
cess In other States.
Trusting that you will give this N atter your
iayorable and prompt attention. yours respect
fully. CALVIN g. BRrCE,
Chairman National Democratic Commttse.'
The sun., 1891-07-02

laNo na6s snSes nunsy withcte =
colleglsts sducakien thsn ~ would have
done with Il and be may stand higher
IN the social scaie. But because he has won
the money and the position he wants his con
10 10 to college. His hard work has cleared
tho path for the boy. and he Ia eager
that his son should have the profit
OF thorough or an elegant education.
Hence the schools TO which the sons Of rich
mon 70 are almost invariably nurseries for
the college. Tho assumption IL that the
sons Of such men are preparing for college;
and a. wealth increases tho number Of col
lege students grows proportionstely.
Accordingly the development Of the
greater colleges moro especially has been
enormous since tho civil war and the multi
pllcation OF fortunes during the last twenty
five years. quarter Of century ago Har-
ward and Yale were small as compared with
what they are to-day. Columbia has grown
from feebleness to great strength. Prince
ton is far moro populous than 1t was.
Cornell has sprung into vigorous ex-
istence. Johns Hopkins has won dis
tnction. Amherst willisme, and Dart
mouth have received new life. develop
ing from institutions Of insignificant endow-
ment to powerful colleges Of youthful enter
prise. Meantime new universities have
como into being, through the munifcence OF
private individuals, and they are all In
healthful activity.
Undoubtedly, also. the college passion for
athletic sports and contests has been one OF
tho chief causes contributing to this growing
prosperity. Every intercollegiate race or
match incites the ambition Of thousands OF
youth to share In such glories by entering
into the college world. They study the
harder to be ready for the examinations for
admission. The college life has vital inter
est and an allurinR charm for them which
It could not get from any merely scholastic
victories. They want to wear the oolors
decorating tho breasts Of college boys and
to share In tho pride OF the affiliated stu
dents. Hence college lifo has taken on a
now attraction for spirited youth, and ath-
letic sports have given powerful impulse
to the desire for college education.
Meantime tho cultivation Of tho ambition
for intellectual improvement by such moth
DDS Of popular education as tho Chautauqua
Assembly must stimulate the craving for
college training In all parts Of the Union. It
is apparent, therefore. that our great col
leges and universities are only in the in
fancy Of their development Great as the
number Of their students Is now. 1t is small
as compared with what 1t will be twenty
five years hence.
The sun., 1891-07-02
Two Maud Wiltons.


Prom the Fhftddelnhfa Press. few PORK Litter.
It is rather q strange coincidence that the
self Maud Wilton. Mrs. Comstock is the
woman who is now accused OF being an acces-
Saturday night by the wralt h. young Meserole.
Maud Wilton. who appears in cour, with her. is
quite q pretty yonnR woman, and seems devot-
tanned an account Of An extraordinary trial In
this city OF an alleged burglar named Charles
life was romance and whoss present condi-
tion is a mystery to all but the Judge OF tho
court and the council. excepting that 1t Is
vo ed wife and mother. This woman was
called Maud Wilton upon the witness stand.
and she was formerly known by that name.
She is not the person who 10 the companion
OF Mrs. Comstock.
The sun., 1891-07-02
xAs sew Deal An weather.

" FOR the nrst time since the creation Of the
weather Bureau. that enterprise Of paternsl
0oyernment ID this morning In charge Of
tAe civil authorities. The military have
splked their wind whirligigs and stacked
4 6ssfr thermometers II we may use the ex-
vesssion, and marched out: and civilian SCI
X Gnoo now runs the prognoetics.
We extend our profound congratulations
- Brigadier. General ADoLPHus WASHING
SoN' GRxnY. who. on the whole. has boon as
! nnlucky In his guessing matches with JuPr-
m PLuvIus a. he was successful and
:Asroic In his earlier encounter with the
asadly climatic conditions OF tho frozen
Xceth. Gen. GAMLY has not gained great
slHmO In the ofYlco which has as yet found no
Equal successor to Gen. MxER; but GREE
sxHse Arctic glory Is glory enough for ono
!. 1lan and one lifetime.
We also congratulate Prof. MARX WASH
N1oFoN HARRINGTON Of Michigan. who
1 eonss In With distinguished reputation -
- author OF Chinese Almanac. There Is
not the slightest doubt that under Prof.
GAH1uaToN's administration the observers
and recorders of the bureau will succeed in
Sotling tho people with scientific precision
3 snd promptness exactly what tho weather
NJ been; they can hope to equal but not to
tkpass the success Of the old crowd in that
6ction. As to the value Of their services
With respect to weather still In the uterine
i4opths Of BoRHAs's cave. the public will re-
osve its optnion until later on.
link between the now and the old, we
se1seeve that Major DUNwooDI Is to be re-
hfned In tho department OF prognostica-
TN. This 10 a. 1t should be; and We hope
lhat civil service principles will not be vio-
ND In the case of DuNwoopY's celebrated
fQllfrog sir ISAAC NEWTON, whose intelli-
Gpt jumps and prophetic throat notes have
1he past Afforded 30 much assistance 10
- compilers Of the forecast
The keenest weather observers and critics
|efe tho great public, who study daily the
Alleged predictions prepared and circulated
~ bulletin In the newspapers. In MYERS
Inc tho bureau had the confidence Of the
entry; since he died 1t has steadily de-
llned in public esteem. It's efforts at
iIepphecy have become a common laughing
1e1fk. Perhaps Secretary RusK and Pro-
nor HARRINGTON will be able to rehabili-
~ the Weather Bureau. II not, 1t will be
|uyppt out Of existence sooner or later as
SldIculous piece Of nonsense and q superfu-
1ns source Of expense to the overburdened
;Dnxpayers OF the United States.
The sun., 1891-07-02
CONCERTS IN CASTLE GARDEN
Tho Park Boards Engineer Reports
Favor OF the Plan,

Favor OF the Plan.
Yesterdays meeting OF the Part Commits
sloners was over before the certified COPY Of
the Aldermen's Battery Park elevated railroad
resolution reached the department Its con-
sideration will therefore como up at the next
meeting.
Engineer Kelloeg's report on the condition
OF the floor OF Castle Garden was received. He
finds that it Is strong enough to sustain q
crowd. and that the building can bs fitted up
and made suitable for public concerts without
great expense. The proposition to do this and
was referred to oCommissionerDa Dana wi th power.
psrmission was voted to the Sunday school
children of fremont for fireworks exhibition
in Claremont Park on the Fourth.
Commfssioner Tanpen was appointed COM
!ntttee OF one to take general charge for the
Board OF the Improvement and care OF the new
parks in the annexed district