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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15
KNOWLEDGE

n.;rrs comfort and improvement and
pLiDf 70 personal enjoyment when
hl emu, nsed. The many, who live bet
ng. ib3r others and enjoy life more, with
i isl 'I expenditure, by more promptly
r. is,tinG the worlds best products to
a sa needs of physical being, will attest
ne r peIue to health of the pure liquid
me- ns we principles embraced in the
al na.5, Syrup of Figs.
FI IT,. excellence is due to its presenting
II he form most acceptable and pleas
u u. va ~ the taste, the refreshing and truly
an. a e 5 properties of perfect lax
@ .;ra. efectually cleansing the system,
1Es,,aIling colds, headaches and feyers
u lnl PERMANENTLY curing constipation;
4 !. bos riyen satisfaction to millions and
NAT =, - with the approval of the medical
l IS. because it acts on the Kid
paws paw, Liver and Bowels without weak
n,;ng them and it is perfectly free from
NV yu,-T objectionable substance.
~ Syrrp of Figs is for sale by all drug
,;st: in soc and 81 bottles, but it Is man
ss,factured by the California Fig Syrup
a. only. whose name is printed on every
nacEace. also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
' secept any substitute if offered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15
OUR OPPORTUNITY.
Will Rock Island secure the Branch Over.
all Factory?

The committee on manufactures
of the Rock Island Improvement as
sociation and special committee COM
posed of Messrs. Simon, Guyer and
ObIweiIer interested in securing for
Rock Island the branch of the NoNall
overall factory of Quincy have called
4 meeting of citizens at the rooms OF
tbe Improyement association at 7:30
Monday evening for the purpose of
explaining the advantages to Rock
Island of securing this industry, and
taking some decided steps to secure
II This is amatter in which the 'city's
bride is at stake, and already words
of commentator have come from the
naners at Moline and elsewhere on
the prompt manner in which the pro-
iect was taken hold of in Rock Island
and conceding the city has probably
secured the industry.
Rock Island Can Have 1t.
Messrs. Lesem and Nelke departed
for Quincy last evening, where they
will await developments here 1--WE
regard the prospects OF our coming
here as good" Mr.. Lesem said. land
we have no hesitancy in saying that
we are favorably impressed with
Rock Island. We have met a
number of your wldeawake
citizens and found them en-
enthusiastic and alert to the cltys
interests. 1t is with Rock Island
to say whether it will have our
branch factory or not. We have
called off all negotiations elsewhere
until we hear from Rock Island. We
would like to come here now that we
have become acquainted, and hope 1T
will be so arranged that we will find
our way clear to do So"
This strikes the ARGUS as one OF
the great opportunities OF Rock Isl
and's existence as city and one that
should not be allowed to pass un-
needed. Let there be a good turn
out Monday night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15

On the sheet is a request to Marshal
Miller that warrant be issued for
Schumacher. From this it may be
inferred that Rieck entertained Bit
ter feelings toward Schumacher and
in circumstantial way to such feel
ing he may have been led to take his
own life.
The coroner's jury after taking in
to consideration all the facts present
ed returned verdict that peter
Rieck came to his death by pistol
shot through his head inflicted by
his own hand"
Disposition of the Remains.
The remains were taken in charge
by Undertaken Knox, but have not
vet been buried, and there is ques-
ton of doubt about the last wish of
the deceased being carried out as the
Lutheran church opposes the burial
of suicides in consecrated ground.
Mrs. Wighort, of Davenport, with
whom Rick had been boarding of
late came over today in search of him.
He had left home at 6 O'Clock last
night and she had not seen him since
She could not understand why he
should have done such thing as he
never even intimated snch intention.
She was shocked and moved on learn
ing of his tragic act.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15
WHO WILL THEY BE?
Persons Who are Mentioned for Places
Under the New Administration.

Persons Who are Mentioned for Places
Under the New Administration.
With the induction of Il new NUM-
cipal executive into Office in n short
time, there naturally is more or less
speculation as to who will fill the
various appointive positions that are
under his control. While it is gem
orally understood that few, if any, OF
Mayor McConochie's appointees will
be retained by the incoming mayor,
there is considerable uncertainty as
to who will be selected. 1t is now
ten DAYS since Mr.. Medill was elected
mavor of Rock Island. and while he
has received several applications for
the positions at his disposal, there
has been nothing like rush, and he
has been by no means harrassed by
officeseekers.
Some Names Mentioned
The ARGUS has no official knowl-
edge of the persons who have APP
piled for positions, but it appends a
list of names that have been men,
toned in connection with the various
places:
Chief of Police-M. II. Sexton, j.
W. Cavanaugh. Michael Murrin,
John Fender. Jerry Darrah. Lawr-
ence kramer. r. F. Wheelan-
Superintendent of Waterworks-J.
A. Murrin.
Superintendent Fire Department
Bernard Brahm. H. l.. Baker.
Superintendent of Streets -Edwln
Ward. Theodore Free.
Health Commissioner-Drs. Eyster,
Comegys. Ludewig.
CITY Phvsician-Dr. Sala.
Toll-gate Keeper-Peter Schlem-
mer. Hank" Harris.
Weiehmaster-B. II. kimball,
Doc" Kroeger.
Overseer of Poor-Charles Wheel
an. Charles Engle.
Paving spector-Richard Lloyd.
E. W. Boynton, Leo Littig.
For patrolmen some OF the present
officers are spoken of in connection
with many others.
VIII Wait Till May1.
1t has been suggested to Mr.. Medlll
that he might as well assume his Of
fee next Monday evening as to wait
until the first of the month. He re-
ceived official notification of his cleo
ton from the city clerk some days
since, and he has 10 days in which to
qualify He will purPosely avoid
taking the oath of office until after
the semi-monthly meeting, however,
which will defer his induction into
office for two weeks.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15
PRINTED to be Read.

1t costs us money to have this
printed. 1t costs YOU nothing to
read it and it will tell you where to
'go Tor good investment.
We have number of choice
building lots in all parts of the city
which Will be sold at reasonable
prices.
We also have a large list of bust
ness and residence property to select
|irom-some decided BARGAINS if
|'aken at once.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15

Toilet Sets Saturday.
On Saturday, April 18th, l Of
fer the following prices on deco
rated chamber sets:
Pitcher, basin. chamber, mug,
soap, six pieces s1-15
Ten-piece sets .. 2.55
Twelve-piece sets. with slop Jar
433
On higher grades, patterns In
flowers and other artistic deco
rations. one-fifth off usual price.
G. NJ LOOSELY
China, Glass and Lamps.
1870 Second Avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-04-15
Deliberately Planned the Deed.
papers in His Possession

Among the papers in the possession
of the dead man was deed to lot "a
in the German Lutheran cemetery,
purchased yesterday, and a request
that it be forwarded to Fritz Wighort
at Davenport. In a letter under date
of Yesterday, Rieck directs Chief Mil
Ter to carry out the last wishes of the
writer contained in the letter; that
he be buried in lot "a in the German
Lutheran cemetery, in the clothes
which he wore at the time of his
death, and that as he had no valua-
bles beside the SO which would be
found in his pocket. he wishes the
money to be used to give him a de-
cent burial, and if any is left it is to
be sent to Mr.. Wighort.
Another paper was of the nature of
an affidavit also bearing date of yes
terday and made before Magistrate
III. C. Wiviu, in which he AYERS that
Peter John Herman Schumacher, who
has been living in Rock Island since
1889, secured his naturalization pa
pers by making false representations
as to his age: that Schumacher voted
in 1890, and three times since then.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
THE SHEAFFER MURDER.
Four More Welsh Mountaineers Ar
rested for the Crime.

LANCASTER, Pa. Nov. 4.-Four more
Welsh -meuHtaiHeers have been arrested
for completely in the stabbing and shoot
ing Of the old farmer, Isaiah Sheaffer, at
Groffdale station. One of these Is a
woman, Mrs. Louis f. Baxter, who learned
that Sheaffer had $700 in cash hidden in
his house, and gave the information to the
Buzzard gang. All Of these arrests were
made on the strength of the confession Of
Mart Buzzard. Mrs Baxter is widow
and was employed at Sheaffer's home. The
old man wanted to marry her, promising
to deed all his property to her. His chill
dren interposed and proceedings to have
him declared a lunatic were set on foot,
when the proposed match was broken of.
While living at Sheaffer's she learned
about the money, and several OF those
arrested for the crime were in the habit OF
calling on her there, SO that they were
familiar with the promises. Abe Buzxard,
who was arrested. was interviewed and
declares that he can easily prove an alibi.
He says his brother Mart is the guilty per-
son, and is trying to get of at his (Abe's)
expense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

have passed the house of representatives,
received the presidents signature aud be-
came laws. or the three new laws origi-
mating in the senate, one Is in aid OF the
midwinter international exposition TO be
beld In San Francisco; another grants GER
Gain settlers In Oklahoma territory the
right to commute their home agancies,
and the third relating to clerks in the
Office Of the commissioners of the District
OF Columbia.
The other bills which have passed the
senate are as follows: Making appropria-
tion for the purchase of ground in WASH
ington for a building to be used AS hall of
records; granting to California five per
centum OF the net proceeds Of the cash
sales Of lands in that state; To extend the
time for making final payments on entries
under the desert land act; to extend
the time for making final payment
on entries under the desert land act; au-
thorizing certain Cherokee allottees or
claimants to purchase certain tracts held
and claimed by them: to donate to the
county OF Laramie, Wy, certain bridges
on the abandoned Fort Laramie military
reservations; TO authorize the Chattanooga
Western Railway company to construct a
bridge across the Tennessee river near
Chattanooga; to grant the right of way
TO the Kansas. Oklahoma Central
and Southwestern railway company
through the Indian territory and Okla
homa territory; to aid the states of Cali
fornia, Oregon, Washington, Montana,
Idaho, Nevada, Colorado and South Da-
kota to support schools of mines; for the
yelief Of w. r. Ward.
The senate has, in addition to those bills
Of its own, passed on four house bills, the
most important Of these being house bill
No. for the repeal of the purchasing
clause Of the Sherman act. The senate
also passed Joint resolution which orig
mated in the body. and i2 which originated
In the house.
The chief bill that failed in the extra
session of the house was that providing
for urgent deficiencies. The most Inn
portant item in this measure was that
which provided for the janitors and GUS
todians Of public buildings throughout
the country.
There was an item of 100000 to pay
clerks to members, but that can be passed
later without causing any hindrance to
public sentiment. There have been intro
duced in the house at this session 1890
bills and 81 joint resolutions. or this en-
tire number l68 have been reported from
committees nud IS have passed the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

ALMANAC roR SATURDAY. Nov. I.
srr RrsEs........ osi MooS RISES lsAn
LEN ISsoTn OF Div..io | |is FULL SEA 90 Pm
WASHINGTON, Nov. T. - Forecast for
New England: Fair; west winds; cooler
In eastern and southern portions.
Weather Crop Bulletin.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4-The month Of
October was warmer than usual In GEN.
tral and eastern Texas and from the upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
eastward TO the New England and middle
Atlantic coasts Over the Atlantic coast
states southwark of New Jersey about the
normal temperature prevailed. The limit
of freezing weather to the westward OF the
Mississippi has not extended southward
of northern Arkansas. but to the eastward
has reached east-central Mississippi, and
up to the close OF the month has not
touched the Atlantic coast southwark OF
Maine, although freezing temperatures
have occurred over the interior of the
middle Atlantic states aud as far south
ward as western North Carolina.
The rainfall during October was largely
deficient IN the upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valley and in the gulf
states, except along the east gulf coast.
where there was a marked excess. There
was alsr decided deficiency In western
New York, southern New England and at
a few stations OF the immediate coast
from North Clrolina northward. Upon
the whole the month has been favorable
for such farm work as Is usually done nc
this seaoon.
Winter wheat is mp and reported as
looking well in the states east OF the Mis-
sissippi, and while the crop is In fair to
Good condition i'm Kansas and Missouri.
rains would prove beneficial In those
states.
In Texas the general absence Of rain was
very favorable for cotton picking, which
was nearing completion in some sections
as early rs Oct. 20.
The frosts during tho middle Of the
mouth caused some damage to cotton in
Arkansas, Texas. Mississippi and western
Tennessee, but the reports indicate thae
the iDjgry Nss 4lisht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
Ocean Record Again Broken.

New York, Nov. 4--The Cunarder
Campania arrived at Queentown at l52 a.
m, beating the eastward record held by
her sister ship, the Lucania, by lhonr and
23 minutes She left this port on Oct. 2S,
clearing Sandy hook bar at SAC a. m.
and made the passage to Queenstown in .
days, IL hours and 2S minutes. Her time
days, 12 hours and minutes. This Is
hours and 48 minutes better than her own
best record eastward, and hour, % min
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

BosToN, Nov 4.-Music hall was more
than crowded last night at the greatest
rally of the Democrats during the cam
paigp. For the first time in this cam
paign President Eliot Of Harvard asceudsd
the platform in the interest Of Democracy's
standard bearer. Ex-Secretary of the
Treasury Fairchild was the orator Of the
evening His experience as secretary OF
the treasury lent to his words great
weight, aud although at times his voice
was weak, his audience, in order not TO
lose word OF what he said, kept per-
fectly silent and strained their ears. The
speakers were James B. Carroll, Congress
man Everett and Hon. II. M. Morse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
Worlds Fair Postomcc.

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-James j. Hastings.
superintendent of the model postoflice in
the government building at the worlds
fair grounds, made report to Postmaster
Sexton on the work Of the Office during
the period Of the exposition. It shows
that during the six months, 1897, 467
pieces of mail matter were dispatched and
7,121, 9l6 pieces were received. This tota!
has surprised all who had 10 do with the
organization OF tbn Office. IL - % large a
rbusiness as is donesin a city like Detroit
or New Orleans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
In THE COURTS.
YARIpUs CIVIL ACTIONS IN CON-
MON PLEAS DIyIsIOy.
Motion Of Surety for Costs Heard-sues
Docket for Today.

Iu the common pleas division Of the su-
preme court today before Judge Rogers
q hearing was given on motion os
surety for costs by plaintiff in
the case Of Abram Richman eS ux.
VS.. Hebron Manufacturing company.
A suit for $40, 900 was originally brought
for injuries sustained by Mrs. Richmap
while working in tine mill.
Sues the Administrator.
Joseph Daniels. appellant, brought suit
before Judge Douglas against Crawford
NJ. Fairbank, administrator, for disputed
bills involved in the estate OF Horace
Daniels.
Sues Town Treasurer.
Action as begun before Judge Wilbur
tooay against Charles L. Moies. town
treasurer OF Lincoln, by James 4. MUIR
ply to recover 500 on book account and
1900 for goods delivered.
The Divorce Calendar.
The following petitions for divorce were
heard before judge TillinghasC:
Lucy Nichols w. Hugh. Desertion and
non-support.
Julia Rowley W. Thomas J. Non-sup-
port.
Mary Tsnsey VS.. James. Desertion and
non-support.
Bertha Martin VS.. David. Desertion
AID noD-support.
George A. Fulford VS.. Ida l..
Before Judge Stiness the following pe-
titions were presented:
Minnie L Holman VS.. Frank H.. con :
tinued drunkenness.
Della De Vries vs.. John; non support,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
AROUND THE HARB0R.
VESSELS THAT HAVE ARRIVED At
AND SAILED FROM THIS PORT.
The Cargo OF tho Stranded Barge Kings
ton Being Taken out-General Ma
rine Notes.

The arrivals at this port are rs follows:
Steamers Nashua. Williamson, New York;
Richard Borden, Mason, Fall River ;
City OF Newport. Kelly, Newport;
Queen City. Gray, Tiverton; Petrel,
Durkee, Riverside and return. Tugs:
Joseph Stickney, Charles McWilliams.
Schooners: Eliza Jane. Barges: My
Rover, Cactus, n. aud w. No. /, Fairy
Belle. o ven Brady, Adelantia.
Sailei-Steamers Nashua, Berkshire.
Saxson, Richard Bordea, City of Newport.
G.. w. Danielson. Iugs, r. A.
Packer and J, Ii. Rathbone
with light tows. S. Il. Babcock
schooners G. NJ Grant. vespers, Norfolk;
James Ives, S smith. Norfolk; Henry S.
Little. Bailey. Philadelphia; William p.
Hood, Davis, Baltimore; H. A. Holder,
Fair Deal. kddie II. Weekes, S. S. Scrsn.
ton, Branker.
Marine Notes.
Captain John S. Adam sou. with large
gang OF men, began work on the barge
Kingston, which went ashore some
time ago. 1t is estimated that
300 lons will be taken out and put on the
barge Wyandotte. 1t is expected thal
the work will be completed this evening
The tug s. 4. Babcock, Captain Il. A.
Morriss. sailed for New York today. TIL,
Babcock has Leen employed b.
the Brainari Dredging company
for the past fifteen mofiths
and as the company has finished their
contract In this harbor, the serve. 3 Of
the tug was no longer needed.
The new oyster dredge NJ. swing cam
near going to the bottom this morn
ing owing to sJphon b Z
left open. Hcr lowerS deck
was under water when discovered. The
tug Eden Hodges was call and the water
was pumped out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
CITY NOTES..

The Providence Bap ist ministers meet
ing has prevailed upon Dr. Lorimer OF
Boston TO repeat here che address he
delivered before the Evangel cal Alliance
In Boston upon the Parliament OF Reli-
picu." Dr.. Lorimcr speaks in the Fir.t
baptist meeting house next Monday
morning at IL o'clCcS. The address Is
open 10 the public.
Mr.. George II. Lomas. orxanist and
q rector of music at the B,ne6cient Con
eregational church, will give the fir-t OF
"a series OF organ recitals at the church
Saturday afternoon, November Is, at 2
o'clock. At this recital he will be assist d
by Miss JEANNE Bradford, soprano. OF
Boston, aud Mr.. J. Lloyd Mul,sy, tenor.
of this citys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
An Ana.a....s 81 wnalsbone.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Nov. 4-Reports
received in this city from the Arctic whal-
ing fleet are to the effect that the seasons
catch is unprecedented In the history OF
the industry. Almost all the whales were
taken by the steamers. the sailing vessels
being handicapped 10y the westward ice
drift. The total catch OF the season was
$40 whales. Narwhal's catch, O.. beats all
previous records. The whalers wintering
in the Arctic are unable to send their catch
this fall. This enormous catch will have
great effect on the bvne market.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

BRArTLEBoRo, VT. Nov. "A passen-
ger train for South Londonderry, on the
narrow gusge railroad, ran into an open
switch near Townsend. The engine was
thrown down n bank aud the truck under
the passenger and baggage car was thrown
out. Engineer Baldwin was seriously In
jured about the head. and the fireman
was slightly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
General Notes.


J. r. Toole the clever singing and dancing Ger
man comed'an, will Introduce to the patrons OF
Lothrop's opera house next week his taking Irish
drama Killarney and tbs Rhine Mr.. Toole
viii make you think Il =. X. Emmett. the famous
German com edian. He sings with little Char
Iotte he sings and dances with Laura Deane. the
bright irish colleen. Ely o'Neil. and he makes Il
hot for the villain Of the drama. Jay Hunt hes an
elegan. role as BAIL Filzslmmons. aad he plays Il
out of sight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

A business block at Ashland, Mass, was
burned.
Fred Abbot of Boston attempted suicide
by shooting at Sharon, Mass.
Officials were fined and imprisoned for
corruption in Passaic county, n. j.
George Donahue fell down stairs at 65
Lenox street, Boston, and broke his neck.
The depression in the United States has
caused Irish linen mills to be run half
time.
Marblehead selectmen have offered re-
ward of 500 for the conviction of incen-
diaries
The cause of the explosion which re-
suited in the loss Of the City of Alexandria
is not known.
A plan has been set afoot to reorganize
the Union Loan and Trust company at
Sioux City, la.
Two men were killed and one fatally
wounded By the explosion Of locomotive
boiler a. st. Louis.
Nicaragua's action against foreigners is
not aimed at Americans, whose interests
are to be protected.
The British Columbia Jute and Cooper
age company's mill at Vancouver, b. c.,
was destroyed by fire.
1t is reported that Clarence King, for
merly director of the United States geolog-
ical survey, is insane.
The British steamer Winchester was
awarded $3.50 salvage for standing by the
disabled Maasdam for six hours.
Captain Michael j. Roach, company A,
Third regiment, C. N. g., New London,
Conn, was placed on the retired list.
The foundry and machine shops of r. C.
Wehriiritz, Little Rock, Ark, were de-
stroyed by an incendiary fire; loss $4,000
A man named King. one of party Of
three hunters at Dobsey Lake, Me-, was
accidentally shot for a deer and died in 20
minutes.
Seven drivers of milk wagons, who were
arrested on the charge of selling adulter-
ated milk in Lynn, Mass, were discharged
by the court.
The warlike activity in Spain is in sharp
contrast to her assurances to foreign min
listers that the status quo is to be respected
in Morocco
Simon Blinn Blunt missionary in charge
of the mission of the Good Shepherd at
Barre, VT. has accepted call to ST.
Stephens, Middlebury, VT.
William Fitzwaters Of Penn Yam, n ".
stepped between two passenger cars di-
rectly In front OF an engine Mt Providence,
X l., and was instantly killed.
John B. Wallace of Ansonia, Conn, has
resigned his position as receiver for the
Ansonia Electric company, and counsel
have not agreed upon successor.
The second section of Nickel Plate
passenger train ran into the rear end Of
the second section OF a freight train at
Silver Creek, n. Y. No one was seriously
hurt.
The Sutton Manufacturing company's
mills st Wilkinsonvillc. Mass, which
have been closed all summer, will start up
Monday with " 1O per cent reduction in
wages.
John G. Byxbec Of Merl,len, Conn, nom-
mated and confirmed Thursday as col
lector Of internal revenue for the Hartford
district. will have the appointment Of 20
officials.
C. Benedict was arrested, charged
with forging and uttering check on the
Union Trust company Of New Haven.
Slmilsr crimes, aggregating $500, are laid
at his door.
Coffee II injurious. Ayers HyRenic Coffee IL
heslthfuI Served free st the Fooi Exh billion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-04

TAHLEoUAH, l. t., Nov.4 The Chero-
lee bonds are still on the market. Ed.
Crarick, who has been negotiating for
them, has failed to put up the 500, 900 as
the forfeit money. No trade will be made
by the delegation unless this money 10 put
nv.