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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
TIE RISING RIVER.
Prospect of a Repetition of the
Flood of 'SS.
Causeiess Alarm it the Lower End of
Town Last Night-The Wateris
coming up just the same
The stage.

viii Rock Island experience another
season Of extreme high waterf
II the river continues to rise in the
next three days at the rate it has in the
past three, that question will most assur-
eddy be answered IL the affirmative.
The steady gains since Sunday last are
not only indicated in the water register at
the government guage at Rock Island
bridge, but in the inflow at the lower end
OF the city the rising waters having
broken through and submerged the dist
riot about the old sbattoir and the
Farrell fertilizing works, and advanced
as lar as the railroad embankment and
dixie of the r. 1, & P. road which served
as the only bulwark of defense to so
many homes during the flood of four
years ago.
A wild report spread through the city
last night that the dixie along the Peoria
tracks in the western part of town had
broken and that the water was rushing
into the low land in that part OF the CITY,
endaneering property there, which caused
considerable CONSERVATION among a good
many citizens who had no knowledge of
the height of the water. In short time
after the alarm was sent out the patrol
wagon, containing Mayor McConochie,
Chief Miller, Street Superintendent lais
dell and half dozen policemen, and pro-
vided With shovels and as many sacks as
could be secured in a hurry, was on the
scene. Represen tatives of the press and
large Lumber OF citizens had hurried
there also. and in few minutes large
force OF men was at work. 1t was found that
danger of the embankment giving away
had been greatly magnitied. The spot
where the water was coming through was
at the extreme end of the lumber yards
where stone culvert passes under the
railroad embankment. A flood gate that
should have been in the mouth of the cul-
vert wss out of place. and this was first
adjusted, after which large number of
the sacks that had been brought down
were filed with sand and thrown into the
water in front of the flood gate thus pre-
venting the water from backing up into
the slough back of the tracks. Train
Dispa, cher Greenough. of the R. I. & P,
was also on hand and had a couple of
cars OF sand switched in which were also
unloaded at that point, making it compsrs>
lively safe. The company's tracks are
in good shape and no serious damage will
probably occur in that vicinity unless the
water should raise high enough to flow
over he tracks which would require
raise Of several feet.
In he city generally the advance has
not occasioned any serious inconvenience
as yet. The stage of the water at noon
today was 13 80 and has been gradually
rising al day. The high water of 1888,
when the stage reached its maximum
mark was IS 6. which was two-tenths of
foot higher than it was when it reached
its heighth in 1880.
The lower end pumping apparatus i:
in constant operation and is keeping the
sewers from backing up, preventing mum
dstion of the lower part OF the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
Killed on the Railroad.

In the springtime prairie chickens on a
wet morning often sit on the rails and are
sometimes killed by the engine. Quail
also meet a similar fate. Thousands of
snowbirds are also killed. An engineer
related an interesting incident of a meadow
lark that was pursued by a mouse hawk.
The frightened lark took refuge on the
running board, having less fear of the en-
glneer and fireman than its enemy 1t re-
manned with the engine till safe from the
hawk, and then left its perch on the run
mng board. Owls and mouse hawks are
sometimes killed by breaking through the
glass windows of the cab.-Denver News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
g. M. LOOSELY.
A DNINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Tn, -;l4le OF Lydia A. Mapes, Deceased.
i.,-s,---@ ugrslgned having been appointed admin
la,e ~ ,r ", tLe estale of lydia A. Mapes,
poi, dl we county of Rock Island, state of illt-
spg-, CsLSes>ed hereby gives notice that he will
CON-. before the county court of Rock island
tb ~, AZ me ONCE Of the clerk of said court in
6rsr MI u, ROCK Island, at the July term, on the
IN. TOlaay in July next at which time all per
and rs ,ns claims against said estate are notified
the .sues5ed to attend, for the purpose Of having
led IL persons indebted to said estate are reoues-
.igpe5 MAKE immediate payment 10 the under
'eu THIS l4th day of May, A. D. 1892.
j. r JOHNSTON,
Administrator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

Are you troubled with any skin disor-
der? Hot Spring Skin Salve is ali that
the name implies. The salts from the
eVaporated waters are EN- odied in the
composition, and it should be used wher.
ever salye or ointment is necessary
For sale by all druggists Hartz s. Balm
sen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
Notice to Water Consumers

The semi-snnual water rent from
May to November 1. 1892. is due
and becomes delinquent after the first
day of June, 1893. Patrons are re-
quested TO mase payment to the un.
dersigned and save cost.
ROBERT KOEHLER,
Collector of Water Rents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

Good EVENING" Have you used-Ahl
there is no need of my saying anything
further, am sure you will hereafter use
nothing but the famous Blush of Rosesltor
your complexion. Yours with best wishes.
FLORA A. JONES. South Bend. Ind.
7. s. Call this eve please at T. Il.
Tn 9mas' and learn the particulars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
Don't Be Afraid.

So many people AVOID crowds and large
gatherings, because they are in constant
dread of being irod upon, and having a
pet corn or punicn painfully bruised
this can be avoided by the use of Chryso
Corn Cure. Every bottle warranted.
For sale by all druggists. Hartz &
Bahnsen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
Rev. VIM. HoIllnshed,

Pastor of the Presbyterian, chucrh of
Sparta, N. j.. voluntarily writes strongly
in favor of Hoods Sarssparills He
says: Nothing know of will cleanse
the blood, stimulate the liver or clean
the stomach like this remedy. know of
scores and scores who have been helped
or cured by it."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
Giass for the table.

l nave just received a supply
Ol this seasons shapes and
pa'ternsin berry sets, four piece
sets butter, sugar, creamer and
'pooner) bowls and other ia BILE
glassware, which include many
'''IcIes both pretty and cheap.
GLASS is particularly pretty
III The table in spring and sum
uer' Wouldn't you like to
call and see it?
G. M. LOOSELY.
'a!Ra Gla.s, Lamps,
liable Cutlery.
'o's second avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
SONS OF Veterans Encampment.

Tickets at half rates via the Burlington
route will be sold on account of the grand
annual encampment of the Sons of Vet
Grams TO be held at Bushnell, Ill. June
70 Do not fail to see this very interest
ing spectacle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02
Call and settle

Having gone out of business, we desire
all persons indebted to us to call at the
old store and settle their accounts.
CARsE & Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

A handsome complexion is one Of the
greatest charms woman can possass
PozZoni's Complexion powder gives il .
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

Rockford VS.. Rock Island Moline to-
morrow. Game called at $50.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

You may expect TO see great game
tomorrow. See it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

The highest praise has been won by
Hoods Pills for their easy, yet efficient.
action.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

i tbe method and results when
:,..--n ',, Figs is taken; it is pleasant
E XII r5efreshing to the taste, and acts
,..i ~, vet promptly on the Kidneys,
;.-o; and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
z, g eaartuallv, dispels colds, head
I.y y, md fevers and cures habitual
--....;ration. Syrup of Figs is the
Y. RI Iamedv Of its kind ever pro-
- - pleasing to the taste and ac-
... wv. to the stomach, prompt in
..or-ior and truly beneficial in its
.s ! rranarcd only from the most
I'm -,,,,,.brardagreeabIe substances, its
.- r,,r,,tycallcntqualities commendit
!. Al and have made it the most
..r~'.r remedy known.
,r-rr Of Figs is for sale in 75c
.,.t1r. by all leading druggists.
srr reliable druggist who may not
,rra it on hand will procure it
for any one who wishes
\ t-r it, Manufactured only by the
CALIFORNIA fig SYRUP CO.,
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
,orrsyILLE, ky. NEW YORK, N. z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

Rockford will he The visiting team to-
morrow
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-02

morrow
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
CONGRESS-.
Thursday.

SENATE-The presidents message on the
Choctaw and Chickasaw claims was pre-
sented and ordered to be printed and laid
on the table for future disposition. Mr..
Sherman offered resolution, which was
adopted, that so much of the presidents
annual message as relates to criminal
offenses committed within the United
States against the treaty rights of foreign
ers domiciled in the United States be re-
ferred to the committee on foreign rela-
tions, with instructions to report such pro-
visions of law as will empower the federal
courts to try such causes involving the
consideration of internal questions, and
with such policy and judicial process as
will enable the government of the United
States to use its constitutional power to
define and punish crimes against treaty
rights conferred upon such foreigners.
Joint resolutions were introduced for a
constitutional amendment providing that
the president of the United States shall
hold his office for six years, and be inelig-
ible for re-election; for constitutional
amendment providing for biennial sessions
of congress.
HoUsE-The presidents message relative
to the Choctaw and Chickasaw claims
was laid before the house and read by the
clerk. After some further business Of
minor importance the house went inUo
committee on the Indian appropriation
bill,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
BURGLARS ARRESTED.
Caught in the Store They Were Robin
~ a CI,a,.iA A1s Ioaaaa

Caught in the Store They Were Robbing
by SheriH's Posse.
EATON, O., Feb. 23.-Sheriff Waters
and posse of eight of our citizens made
haul of gang of burglars at o'clock
Yesterday morning as they were in the
act of robbing Eikenberry's store.
The capture was made through the
Page Detective agency, of Richmond,
who have had man here for several
days mingling with the "boys" and keep
ing the sheriff posted on their move
ments. The store was to have been bur-
glarized Saturday night, but the alarm
of fire at midnight frightened them
away just as they were preparing to
force an entrance. The sheriff and
posse were stationed in the store and
when the thieves had made an entrance
they were ordered to throw up their
hands and surrender.
Only three of the gang were caught
in the act, but the others were arrested
yesterday. The crowd consists of Rube
Davis, William Willinghoff, Joe Silver,
William Allcways and Warren Thomp-
son. Willinghoff and Thompson robbed
freight car here Thursday nj yht and
stole a lote of clothing and BARRIERS sup
plies, but the goods have been re-
claimed. They had planned the bur-
glarizing of several stores.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Grimes and Casualties.

At the Baldwin locomotive works, Phil
adelphia, two men were killed and third
seriously injured by a benzine explosion.
A son of L. A. B. johnson, at Lenoir
City, Tenn. Half keg Of powder in an
clubhouse. Boy ignited match. An
angel now.
At Gallatin, Tenn, Captain Edward
Turpin shot and killed William NJ.
Carter. Old feud. Both prominent.
Talk of lynching.
At Nashville Andrew McColloch shot
and probably fatally wounded James
Farrell, his son-in-law, a well known
groceryman. Farrell was attempting to
steal his child from his wife from whom
he had separated. He fired three shots at
McColloch who retaliated with shot
gun. Farrell attempted to cut his wife's
throat week ago.
At Dayton, O., Jacob Harvey was con-
victed of numbering Mrs. Lehman, his
mistress, and will hang
Since the recent 81, 100000 fire in Mem
phis, no less than six attempts have been
made to burn business houses and resi-
dences. The police think that the incen-
diaries are tramps from Birmingham,
Ala, and all suspicious characters will be
driven out of the city.
At Warriof, Ala, o. B. Williamson
was shot and killed by George Haley dur
ing political quarrel.
Three employees at the Edgar Thomson
steel works were fatally injured by the
overturning cf a vessel of molten steel.
The American whaling bark Tanner
lane was wrecked at Hawaii. Captain
Rowland and crew of seventeen were
drowned.
At Cincinnati John Clifford, a tele-
'al.-2ai inspector. fell from a pole and was
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
BLOOD ON THE PILOT.
Horrible Death of William Smith ON
the Track.

HAMILTON, o., Feb. 23. William
Smith, aged forty-five years and fire.
man at the Rockdale paper mills, was
horribly mangled and instantly killed
Sunday evening by a Cincinnati and
Dayton passenger train. The train le- ;
this city at 1850 o'clock in charge Of
Conductor Cross and Engineer Young.
Near Rockd&le the engineer ran over
something lie thought was dog but
didn't stop the train.
AT Middletown there was blood on
the pilot and close scrutiny revealed
fragments Of shirt tangled up in the
drive wheel. A watch was kept ON the
way back and the body picked up near
Rockdale and brought to this city. The
head. both arms and both legs We're
severed from the trunk. Smith recent
ly moved to Rockdale and leaves a wife
and several children. How he happened
to be caught 4s difficult to answer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
times.
MAY Reach s1.25.

Should the crop prospects turn out
PvvtIy, anu rne FARMERS from that cause
or because of a belief that congress is
going to legislate wheat to $1.25 a
bushel, shut down ON deliveries as they
are already reported to be doing in In
diana, Ohio. Illinois and Missouri, or
should the old world get greedy for our
moderate reserves in sight, the clique
may conclude to put on the screws.
Not 2S per cent. of the wheat sold for
May delivery in the several speculative
markets could be delivered. The con-
tracts are valid, however. and the courts
hold that if the short seller can not de-
liver the goods he agrees to, he must pay
damages to the buyers. The game is
absolutely in the hands of the giant
manipulators.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
CAVERN LINED WITH SILVER.
Wonderful Discovery of a Colorado Poor
ProspectOr.

CREEDE, Colo, Feb. 23.-As Pros
pector Brandt was walking over Batch
elor mountain he stumbled upon a find
which raised him in a moment from
comparative poverty to opulence. His
find was cavern, the roof of which,
vaulted and hanging with stalactites,
showed groupings of pure silver ore
running SIC, 900 to the ton. This cham
ber is fifty feet wide and 200 feet long,
and contains enough ore on the surface
to make Brandt millionaire. Besides
the silver the cavern contains utensils,
skeletons and remains of human beings,
evidently those of cliff dwellers, but
the antiquarian discovery is lost in in
terest in the phenomenal silver find.
Brandt reported the find here, and the
people went wild. Hundreds left for
the cliff-dweller's claim, as it is called.
Brandt was offered $1O0, 900 cash for the
claim by a syndicate of California capi-
talists, but he refused it.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Gave Himself Away.

MANCHESTER, O., Feb. 23.-Deputy
Marshals Harris and Connolly arrived
here yesterday from Champaign City,
Ills, bringing with them as prisone"
James Win 9TH, who murdered Noah
Grooms year ago last December. The
affair occurred alta shooting match about
ten miles east of this place. There was
a reward of 800 offered by the friends
of Grooms and 800 by the county com
missioners. Wilmoth got drunk, and
his conversation to friend was over
heard by the police, which caused has
arrest.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
burglars Travel with a Wagon.

AKRON, o.. Feb. 23.- Burglars raided
Everhard & Richards general store at
Wadsworth, near here, early Tuesday
and got away the richer by
800 worth of clothing, hats and caps.
They coolly 4rove up to the store in two
wagons. broke open the door and carried
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Latest from the Rain Makers.

HURON, CAL, Feb. 23.-E. P. Murphy,
president of the Interstate Artificial
Rain company, of Goodland, Kan, has
started the process for making rain. The
company has new two-story building,
and say they have come to stay. Farm
ers have contracted with Linders &
Borders, of Tulare, for over 10000 acres
of grain, they having the rain company
nnder contract.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
"A STORY y
IT'S Said, "Never Loses by
Repetition"

We seldom find anything
less true than the above we'll
seasoned aphorism that has
been travelling about this little
earth of ours for general ap-
plication. by successive gener-
ations-so many, it would be
difficult for one with an ordi-
nary, everyday head to trace
its origin. AS commonly
wrought into play, the adage
refers to gossip, which, like a
SNOWFALL, as the youngster
rolls it through the snow, in
creases in volume with each
revolution.
But while many stories are
increased by continued hand
ling..by unscrupulous workmen,
with no material save that
from a store-house of imagi-
nation "plethoric to fullness
thereof it does not signify
that many tales are not justly
augmented by an addition of
facts to each recital.
For instance, readers OF
this column have often been
told of the complete stock and
rarest of bargains at the
wholesale and retail house of
Saur & Balsley. Readers
have noticed that the brief de-
scripti.n of this stock has in
no way been in a decline since
its inception, for the simple
and comprehensive fact that
their stock has always been on
the increase while prices are
correspondingly decreasing 1!
Then cannot we see that, al
though the saying: ga story
never loses by repetition;' is
appliable here, though not in
the sense and meaning gener-
ally meant to be conveyed by
the quotation ?
Their stock comes under A
departments, viz:
l. Drugs and medicines.
9. Books and stationery.
8. Paints and oils.
4. Wall paper and window
shades.
Each of these departments
have facilities unequalled.
Saur & Balsley's drug sand
patent medicines do not need
an elaborate introduction to
make them acquainted. They
have been tried and are uni
versally indorsed as pure in the
one, and the genuine article in
the other,
Although this FIRMS book
sale during the holidays was
something of immense proper
tions they still have on hand a
large and varied stock Of the
latest novels and classical works
albums, picture books, etc, at
prices that astonish.
Then, as spring opens up
and thoughts ofrepairs to your
home present themselves, it will
be a great saving to you to
call and examine the other de-
partments, "Paints and Oils,
and "Wall Paper and Window
Shades I" It matters not what
may be your taste or the size
of your pocket-book, Saur 81
Balsley can supply you and
send you away satisfied.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Anxious for the Verdict.

COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 23.-Coroner Fo-
ley's verdict on the death of Jennie
Gemmel, woman of the town. by NOR
phine, is awaited with interest, as sew
eral parties were carrying insurance on
her life. 1t is supposed she took an over
dose of morphine by accident, although
the suicide theory is advanced.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
They Made Dangerous counterfoits.

. CINCINNATI. Feb. 22.-The arrest of
Counterfeiters Wilson, Hera and Brown
here was an important capture. The de-
tectives secured a dozen photograph en-
graved plates of the Grant series of the
SIS silver certificates, and found a cart
load of dangerous printed bills. They
also captured, in process of preparation,
$40 silver certificate plate of the Hen
bricks series of 1886. Besides these they
found glass etchings for both counter
feits in course of preparation.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Suicidal Mania at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, o.. Feb. 23.-Three at
tempts at suicide were made in this
city Sunday. of which one, that of a low
harlot, has proved successful. The
other two, one baker the other bum,
being in precarious condition. Poison
was used in all three cases.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Friday.

SENATE-A communication from Secre-
tary Foster, advising against the transfer
of the revenue marine to the navy depart
ment, but recommending provision for re-
tiring revenue marine officers when in
capacitated was referred. A resolution
calling on the president for information
as to the recent Canadian reciprocity con-
ference was referred. The bill extending
for ten years the existing provisions as to
Chinese immigration was passed.
House, March 10 was set. aside for
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
A Drunken SONS Crime.

PIEDMONT, W. Va, Feb. 23.-Mrs.
John Hickey, an aged lady, died Satur-
day night from having her breast
crushed in by her drunken son, Law
renee Hickey. The cause of her death
has just been made public, and indigna-
ton runs high. Hickey is still at large.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Last s. Govt Report
RH!a!:'!,!! o! BskiRs Bsxdss'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

ernoEIes on cue iHJe oenauo- rIump. Inc
morning hour was dispensed with on
motion of Mr.. Bynum, and being private
bill day, the house Immediately went into
committee c: the whole for the purpose of
considering the private calendar.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S.-Benjamin
Elger, aged twenty-one years, of $50
Taylor street, died from the effects Of
laudanum, taken with suicidal intent,
because of his rejection by his sweet
heart.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25

WOOSTER, O., Feb. 23.-Sterling, in
the northern part of this county, had a
$1,000 fire. Frank Saniers' restaurant
and building and residence We're de-
stroyed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
Tho Anti-HilIitos,

Monday afternoon conference of the
Democrats opposed to Hill was held
Nearly every city in the state was repre-
sented. 1t was finally decided to hold
an anti-Hill convention at Syracuse,
May 81, to elect delegates to the Chicago
convention.
1t is said that the plan of campaign
of the provisional state committee, SO
far as determined, is to get 100000 sig
natures of Democratic voters through
out the state to a pledge against Hill,
and lay this monster pledge before the
Chicago convention.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-25
A FUNNY LAMB.
1t Has Eight Legs, Two Heads and Two
WOolly Tails.

WOolly Tails.
FLEMINGsBURG, KY, Feb. 18.-An
unusual monstrosity in the shape of a
lamb was shown here Tuesday after
noon. The animal was born few days
ago on the farm Of James A. McCord,
at Ewing, and has eight legs perfectly
formed, two tails and two heads, one of
which is perfect in shape, while the
other is large bump or knot with two
ears. The animal seems in healthy
condition, although it is unable to walk.