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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
DESERTED UNCLE DICK.
Republicans Stultify Themselv es
and Yet Fail.
COMING TO LINDLEY's STANDARD.
Great Exc msnt at Sprsr gfi I'd md
RtmaI kabIe Chapge-Any-
thing to Beat Palmer. and
OEis shy Isn'f init.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. IL Especial -
Great excite ment prevails at the state
capital today. the most intense since the
famous deadlock of six years ago.
Crowds of visitors we're present at the
joint sess on of the legislature, and il
was evident that some new move was
contemplated. Oglesby came from the
senate to the house wearing a ghss,ly
smile. Gen Palmer took q seat behind
the speaker and looked as smiling as
usual.
Gov. Fifer was there too, and some no
tables. The first two ballots, showed no
change from yesterday, but on the third
ballot of the day. the seventy seventh of
the session, the republicans
VOTED soLIDLY FOR c. j. LINDLEY,
the vote standing, Palmer. 101, Lindley
100. Steele 8, the F. NJ. B. A. men
voting together. as usual Senator Nc
Donald, of Morgan county. moved re,
cess until 8 O'Clock, which was carried by
svote of 104 to 100. the F. NJ. B. A. men
voting to adjourn.
It is said
AN ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE
before adjournment, but there is no GER
tainty. The democrats will not move to
adjourn no matter how long they stay.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
Is Consumption Incursb 70.

Read the following: Mr.. G. II. Nor
ris, Newark, Ark, says: WAS dowr
with Abscess of Lungs, and friends AND
physicians pronounced me an Incurable
Consumptive. Began taking DR.. King:
New Discovery for Consumption, sm
now on my third bottle. and able to over.
see the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made"
Jesse MIddlewsrt, Decatur. Ohio. says
Had il not been for DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption I would have
died Of lung troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health.
Try it. Sample bottles free at Hsrtz &
Bshnsen's drug store.
ELECTRIC BITTERs.
This remedy is becoming SO well known
and SO popular as to need no special men.
ton. All who have used Electric Bitter.
sing the same song of praise.-A purel
medicine does not exist and it is guarsn.
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the livel
and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood will drive Malaria from
the system and prevent as well as cure
all Mslarial fevers.-For cure of head
acne, constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, OF money refunded.-Price 81
cents and $1.O0 per bottle at Hsrtz 6
bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
CITY CHAT.

DR.. James Cozad. of Reynolds, was in
the city dav.
The Bottom of the Sea" at Harper's
theatre tonight
James Taylor. Of Taylor Ridge, was in
the city Yesterday.
The Bottom of the Sea" at Haroer's
theatre this evening.
Richard Mansill left for Chicago on
business this morning.
Street cars will run to Moline after the
theatre tonight, via Edgewood park.
For lessons in dress cutting and fitting
call st 1706 Fourth avenue. Maggie
Scheildorf.
Thos. Corns, an old and highly re-
spected citizen of Coal Valley, was in
the city today.
George Littig and John Bradshaw were
held in bonds of $1,000 by Magistrate
Wivill this afternoon for burglary.
That marine wonder and spectacular
success. The Bottom of the Sea-" is TO
be presented at Hsrper's theatre tonight.
Chss. Battles. prescription clerk in
Thomas drug store, is confined to his
b1e with severe case OF measles.
Francis Slsttery. who has been visiting
the past few days with his brother, Jno.
Ss.tery. returned to his home in Marshal
town, Iowa, this morning.
John Morgan has leased the Davenport
coal mines and has opened an Office at
the Milan street car barn. His adver.
bsement appears elsewhere in THE AR
GUS.
I. A. Ellis this morning moved into
his neat new office at 1891 Second avenue
The artistic little building was constructed
by Ellis for this purpose, and is ornamen-
tai as we'll as convenient in design.
The children OF the late Dr.. =. W.
Cowden desire to publicly express their
deep sense of gratitude to the Masonic
fraternity and to all friends for kindness
10 the hour of their late great sorrow.
Manager Montrose of Hsrper's theatre
has returned from Chicago where be suc>
ceeded in booking the famous actress,
Margare: Mather for March s. when she
will appear in one of Shakespeare best
tragedies
Capts. Wash Hight and Frank Csyton,
delegates of the Pilots association to the
nnnual convention of the United States
inspectors at Washington, D. c., hsye
returned home and, it is said, die good
service in their mission. of which full
report will be published in few days
81. Louis Republic.
At the residence of Chss Haskins in
Davenport last evening occurred the
double wedding OF James Mccullough,
of Clinton, and Miss Belle Robson, sis>
ter of Mrs. Hsskins, and Charles Robe
son, brother of Mrs. Haskins and well
known in this city, ans Miss Mary Glue
sing, of Moline. The happy eusrtette
left for Chicago on their bridal tour.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
Several wears ago Chamberlain &

Several years ago Chamberlain 6 Co.,
of Des Moines, Iowa. commenced the
manufacture of cough syrup. believing
it to be the most prompt and reliable
preparation yet produ for coughs, colds
and Group; that the public appreciate
true merit, and in time it was certain to
become popular. Their most ssnguine
hopes have been more than realized. Over
three hundred thousand bottles Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy are now sold each
year. and it is recognized as "the best
made" where ever known. 1t will cure
q severe cold in less time than any other
treatment. For sale by Hartz & Balm
sen. druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11

The length of the ballet girls dress is
considers bly, over two feet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
Through the Weary Hours

OF many night. made dOubly long by Us pro-
tracted agony, the rheumatic sufferer tosses 10
and fro on his sleep'ess couch. yanly praying for
mat rest which only comes by fits and starts
HIS nalady is enc which ordinary medicines too
often fail To relieve, but there Is ample evidence
70 prove that the efficient blood depurent Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, affords the rheumatic a
reliable means Of relief Check the maady in
IFS incipient stages, when the first p7emonitory
t"lnges come on, with this agreeable medicine
fauonsle OF the sctiye influence Of the Bitts-s
upon this malady, certain il is that no evidence
relating TO its effect is more direct and positive
than that which relates 10 its sction in cases OF
rheumatism. Like all sterling remedies how
ever, It deserves protrscted, systematic trisI.
ana should not be abandoned hecsuse not at
once remedial. IL is equally eficacious in dys-
pepsia, indigestion and kindred diseases.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
Esrd Coal Marker .

1915 per ton for best anthracite coal,
all sizes, delivered within city limits, CSC
per ton discount for cash. Indisua black
S4.50snd Camel coal Sc per ton delivered,
carriage added on all orders for less than
one ton; carving in 25c per ton extra.
E. G. FRAZER.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
BUCElKN's ARNIcA sALyR.

The best salve in the world fox cats,
bruises. so-es, ulcers. salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblains,
corns and al skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed 70 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents Der
box. Fer Esle bv HRrtz & Bshnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11

r. T.. Parmenter, attorney n, Jaw.
Makes collections, loans money snd will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoff1ce block. Rock Isl
and, LIS. dsSw1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11

have carload of chomber suites on
the wsy. That is one Of the carloads
which purchased while in Grand Rap
ids. They will be on exhibition in nv
new store. H. F. CoRDKs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11
Center Market

VIII sell sun ked meats for cash oriy
at the following low prices.
Sugar cured hams al &c.
- shoulders a; &c
bacon al Sc
dried beef at Sc.
Our best homeless ham at Ole.
II. FIREMAN d SON.
Seventeenth St and Third avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11

Perhaps it is owing TO the fierce fights
down there that the turbulent Republic Of
Chile has recently lost IN i.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-02-11

Statistics show that the birth. rate in
the United States is declining. This is
the worst baby show the country has seen
vet.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
A FINE MEDAL.

The gun club medal to be given to the winning gun club in the shooting contest on the Fourth of July, is a handsome one, and will be valu- able trophy Tor the winning club. The medal is of gold, and together with the pendant, is three inches long by one and three quarters wide. On the pin in black enameled letters are the words "Flagstaff Medal. !" The medal is suspended by two gold chains. Radia,ing lines form the back ground. In the center is a trap with pigeon flying from it.. Below the trap are two shot guns crossed. The medal is surrounded with a wreath of laurel leaves. The medal is valued at $50. The medal was ordered through the enterprising firm of Cook & Lee. jewellers of this place, and is on exhibition at their l store,
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
OBSEQUIES
Of the Late Claiborne Jackson
 Pitts.

On Sunday last all that was mortal of our late esteemed citizen, 0. J. Pitts. were laid to rest in the silent tomb.
 From the family residence the re- mains were taken to the NJ. F.. Church, which place was filled to over crowding by friends and fellow citi- zens of the deceased, who had come to hear words of comfort spoken by the Rev. N. E. Norton. The choir ren. dered several selections among which was one of the deceased favorites, "It is We'll With My Soul"
 Amid a drizzling rain and high wind one of the largest funerals evg seen in this town, proceeded to the new cemetery where the beautiful burial services of the Masonic Order were held at the grave. Mir. D. F. Hart, w. NJ. of Flagstaff Lodge No. z, of which the deceased was worthy member, conducting the services.
 The Masonic brethren turned out in a body and large number of visitors were in the procession from neighbor, iug towns.
 The Odd Follows also turned out in a body in respect to the memory of the decesed.
 This was the first interment in the new cemetery which has just been purchased, and the Masonic and Odd Fellow Orders have each secured a section for their respective burial grounds.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20

The subject for the evening sermo T at the M. j.. Church tomorrow will be the parable of the barren fig tree.
 J. D. Bell, who has been spendin. several months in the southern part of the Territory, returned this week.
 Prof. Wood, the blind violinist il in town, and wifi leave in few day. for KingmaR where he will give { concert.
 The fire wcr&S for the Fourth of 1 July have arrived. and embrace Va. ried assortment. There wlh De bal looms for both day and nigkt.
 The regular meeting of the Flag staff Board of Trade wiR te held at the office of W. l.. Van Horn at : o'clock p. m. Saturday, June z7th 1891.
 The services for tbe laying of the corner stone of the First Methodist Church of Williams, Arizona will take place on July 3rd at 10 o'clock s. m. There will bs given one halt fare rates of the A. & r. l.. R. from July 2nd to 9th. All gre invited to attend these services
 ! A new metal has been adlel to he 1 list found in Coconino county. C.. H. Mcclure aud Niles Cameron, who have claims in the Grand C4ayon, nave been trying 10 find out far the past two months what kind of mineral they had touad. Alter sending to the leading aSsaasSs of Denver and SIn Franci ,co without results they sent a speclSaen to the Edison works, and the ore was pronounced MJlyb denun. Tke value Is not known 5r, i, is presumably not great. It IS used in co!oring pottery when blue is desired.
 The following have registered at tie Bank hotel during the past week. James Breed, WinsIow; James JaIsoP New York; J. ". Ahshire P. Holt, Ash Fork; A N. Cloudy, c. II. Jones, San Francisco; George A Stsplston, Prescott; NJ an Mrs J F. Browning, New Ynk; Tno uas Kenedy, Salt L,ke City; Charles G Nyres, Alb1- qnerqur; Jams' H Bishop, Winsiow; c E Boyco. Williams; c A Heller, Phoenix; CE.,les A Schulz, From the Gap; SAin De Bow, San Frsncisoo; W A Wilson, Kansas City; G A Fran cisco, Omaha; Ed Goidseith. G Dancan, Theodore Cobler. San Fran cisco; Mrs J D Glenn and children, County: s l Haas, Los Angeles; Thomas II Hawkins, San Francisco; T w Okny, Los Angeles; J E Bieek- ni,n, Los Angeles; J P Raster, Alhu- querque; II A Armstrong Pueblo; Fred E Baumel, San Francisco.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
PROGRAM
For the Fourth of July at
 Flag staff.

 Flag staff.
 The following excellent program has been prepared by the committee, |, and will be fully carried out on the Fourth of July:
 Grand parade, 9:3o a. m. Pro- cession will form on Railroad Avenue in the following order. CoCoNINo BAND FLAGSTAFF MILITIA CHARIOT (Contalning Goddess of Liberty and
 E young ladies)
 SCHOOL. IIDRES
 CITIZENS
 The line of march will be taken to P. ] Brannan's grove, where the fol- lowing order of exercises will be car. ried out.
 PRAYER-Rev. N. r. Norton.
 MUsIC-Flagstaf Glee Club.
 READING DECLARATION OF INDE- PENDENCE-Harry NJ. Buck.
 MUslc-To be selected.
 ORaTIoN-John w. Ross.
 MUSIC-Coconino Band.
 DECLAuATIoN-Miss Jennie Morse SlNGING-SChool children.
 Rtces at l:30 p. m,, Trotting and Running, $500 in purses. Some of the faest horses in the territory have been entered. To be followed by burro races, foot races and potato races, etc. etc.
 A game of ball between local clubs will take place at 3 p. m.
 At p. m. the trap shooting will take place, the contest being between WinsIow, Williams and Flagsta fl club for a gold medal worth S50.00.
 The greased pig will be let loose after the gun contest, the balloon will go up and the band will play.
 At 4:3o the steer tieing contest will take place, first prize fine saddle, and second prize, hand made lariat.
 In the evenings magnificent display of fire works will be given. The days en. tettainment to end with a Grand Ball given by Coconino Band.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20

the Canyon, possesses attractions which cannot be found at any other point, and that tourists will be at. tracted to Williams when the route is properly advertised,
 0. E. Boyce and Mir. Duff have the plans and specifications for hotel which when completed will be one of the handsomest buildings in Northern Arizona. The foundation has been started and the hotel will be 50xI00 feet and contain 36 rooms besides off, flee, dining room, kitchen and store room and will be completed about Sep temher lst.
 BILL WILLIAMS.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
Bucklen's Arntca Salye,

The Best Salve in the world for Buts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter. Chapped Hands. Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptiong, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satlsfa ,tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by D. J. Brannen.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
Church Notices.

Preaching every Sabbath at the M. E. church. corner of Larue and Church streets at IT a. m. and 7:4s p. m. Sabbath School 10 a. m. and Epworth League services at 7 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend all these services,
 N F. NORTON. Pastor.
The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
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The Coconino sun., 1891-06-20
Notice to Subscribers.

All unpaid subscriptions are duo to andshcaid be paid only to the under signed. All unexpired subscription will be continued until their expiration.
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The advocate., 1891-01-14
CONGRESSIONAL.

Summary OF the Proceedings OF tho Fifty
first Congross--socOnd sesaion--Dooembor
~, 1890, TO january o, 1901, GnciuSivo.
December Ex-senator Paddock, Of
Nebraska, presented a memorial Of dele
gates representing the Farmers' Alliance
and Industrial Union OF twenty-five
states and three territories, and resolu-
tion adopted by the supreme council Of
the r. A. g /. u, recently held at OCala,
Florida, praying for the passage Of Sem
ate bill No. 8,90l, known as the pure lard
bill, and protesting against the passage
Of House bill IL 1868, known as the Con-
ger lard bill" and as those bills are pend
ing before the Senate, the memorial and
resolution were laid on the table.
Senator Dolph reviewed tho Misslssippl
constitution adopted November 1, 1890,
because Of its restrictions on the right OF
suffrage.
Senator Gibson, OF Louisiana, remarked
that southern society rests upon che old
solid foundations of AnRlO-SaxOn liberty.
The people who possess the largest pOr-
tion OF the resources Of civilization In
every free society will always control.
Senator Blodgett, Of New jersey in an
able speech, said:
The best free government will be found In
recognized official power, tempered by con-
slant responsibility TO the popular will eT-
pressed Ia frequently occurring and unre-
strained popular elections.
Senator Walthall, Of Mississippi, re-
marked about the races:
When Mr.. BoWles, colorod representa-.
tive in tho Mississippi legislature, said: "Let
the two races alone, without outside inter
ference or partiganship, " speaking from tho
very heart of the section whore the trouble
lies, and speaking for his own race with an
experimental knowledge which none OF us
possess, he voiced the wishes and Judgment
OF the body Of both races as 20 the only
policy which promises any real good 10
either.
The House was mainly engaged in
passing private pension bills.
December Ex-senator JoneR Of Ar
kansas, in speaking on the elections bill,
referred TO President Harrlson's message,
where It spoke Of the present federal
election law stopping just short Of effect
lveness, and that ''this defect should be
cured"
Mr.. Jones, in referring 10 this "defect"
thus explains:
It is the "dofeCt" Of leaving the control OF
the elections and the OortifOation OF che re-
suit 10 the people and their chosen officers,
where it has been for one hundred years,
and whore under our form Of government IL
was intanded always 10 be.
There was an American who teFBoly do
scribed ours as government OF the peo.
pie, by the people and for the people" He
never dreamed that the intrusting of tho
control Of their own elections TO the people
themselves was "a defect that must be
cured" Whenever this becomes the ruling
doctrine, whenever the people themselves
accept this as a correct theory, tho republic
Is ended, and we have q government not "Of
The advocate., 1891-01-14

choosing their own representatives.
In the House the following resolution
on Che deposit Of public money In bonds,
which had been offered by Mr.. Cum
mings, Of New York, was passed:
That the secretary Of the treasury bo, aud
no 10 hereby requested and directed tO re-
port 10 the House as soon as may DO tho
names OF tho several banks Ia which eh0
public money 10 deposited, the purpose for
which deposited, the CITY or village and the
state Ia which each depository 10 situated,
the date OF such deposit, and the rate Of in
terest, II any, which has been and is now
paid into the treasury By such dopo8itOriOs
In return for the uso OF the public funds,
and By what authority and under what law
such deposits were made.
December 16.--Vlce President Morton
laid before the Senate the following letter
from Hon. George Chandler, the acting
secretary Of the interior department;
sIR;.-I have the honor 10 inOloao for The
information OK The 90nalO 0opg OF q letter
from the commissioner Of odnCRhon, Oi
date December B, 1880, and also O0pyOf .
lattgr from Mr.. Sheld0n JaCksOn, URitBd
States general agent OF education Ia Alaska,
30 the commissioner, OF date November ~,
1890, relative 90 the impoverished and dbsbi-
tute condition OF tho native inhabitants OF
Alaska, consequent upon the destruction OF
their SOURCES OF livelihood by tho whaling
fishery, seal hunting and Walrus hunting In
dustries, and suggesting the establishment
OF an agricultural and mechanical college
and the instruction by means OF tho same OF
the natives in tho rearing and management
OF the domestic reindeer for their support,
the same 10 be introduced from eastern 81
IBERIA and northern Europe.
In the House Mr.. Dunnell, Of Mime
sofa, asked for the immediate COnBldeFa-
tlon Of House bill 1850, making an ap-
portiOnment Of Representatives In Con-
gresS among the several states under the
eleventh census, which provides that
after March 8, 1893, the House shall con-
tain 856 members, and they are thus Ap'
pOTtioned among the forty-four states;
New York, "a; Pennsylvania, 30; Illinois,
%; Ohio, 21; Missouri, IS; Indiana, Mas
sachusetts and Texas, each, lS; Michigan,
10; Georgia, Iowa and Kentucky, each,
II; Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin,
each, 10; Alabama and North Carolina,
each, 9; Kansas and New Jersey, each, 8;
California, Minnesota, Mississippi and
South Carolina, each, z; Arkansas, Louis
lana, Maryland and Nebraska, each, 8;
Connecticut, Maine and West Virginia,
each, 4; Colorado, Florida, New Hamp-
ghlre, Oregon, Rhode Island, South DH-
kOta, Vermont and Washington, each, 2,
and Delaware, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
North Dakota and Wyoming, each, 1.
December 17.--senStor Blair, while the
matter Of & public building at Erie, Pa,
was pending in the Senate, criticised tho
the action 40 follows:
Mn. PREsIDHNE.-I submit 10 the Senate
that this is temporizing with the interests Of
the country at a time whom both 8ide9 OF tho
chamber insist upon declaring their sim
Oority In the statement often and repeatedly
made that Rome iR oil ahFo.
insist that the spending Of the time Of
the Senate In these remaining moments Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-12-27
A Bostonian of Boston.

1t was in the Michigan Central Bail
road Station. The glasses sat on her
nose as II they had been invited TO; her
complexion was weather colored: her
accent was English; her as were broad,
and there was book in her hand along
with lot Of other traps. Tapping on
the ticket window sill with her umbrella
handle she spoke to the clerk.
"How far Is 1t from here TO Boston ~
she inquired.
"Oh, about 1850 miles, more or less, )"
he replied at a venture.
Boston, Massachusetts" she asked
with a sigh.
Eyes, Boston, Mass. the Hub. There
Is only one" he answered, as to the
manner born.
Her face lighted up instantly.
severe you ever In Boston," she asked
hopefully.
"Never in my life," he said, evidently
intent on making an impression.
She sighed YEARLY and turned away.
"Do you want to go there?" he asked
quickly and kindly.
''Oh, yes, sir, so much, so much" she
almost walled.
Then why don't you buy tlcket?"
"Do you sell tickets through from
Detroit to Boston; one ticket all the
way?" and her face frightened again.
"Yes, ne can sell you such ticket"
THANK you; oh, thank you so much"
she murmured. That makes it seem
so much nearer, don't you know. had
an idea that from this remote point one
could not get ticket direct TO Boston
until one had gone many, many miles
east. | have come here to teach for a
year. and thought l should die; but
now that l know that you have tickets
right to dear Boston. I'll try to stay un-
til next June. Good morning, and
thank YOU again"