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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
PLAN PROPOSED.
The New City Hall Under Dis.
cussion.
WHAT Is BEFORE THE Committee

The Site Looked Upon with Most Favor
and the Course It seems Apparent WIN
be Pursued with Reference to 1.-THE
Cost, Etc.
The ARGUS has published list Of
the various sites offered for the new
city hall under the plan adopted by
the city, and while a strong pressure
is being brought to bear in behalf of
each of the several locations, the one
which not only the committee of the
council especially designated as we'll
as most of the aldermen view with
the most favor is the one submitted
by the Messrs. Davis at the foot of
Seventeenth street, and now and for
So many years occupied by the Rock
Island Gas Works plant. The reason
why it has proven SO popular is due
not only to the location having a
street frontage on three sides and
what almost amounts to street on
the other, but to the fact that the
syndicate has been actually formed
to erect the building. and stands
ready to close the contract with the
city at moments notice to go ahead
with the work.
The fIan Proposed.
The plan proposed by the Messrs.
Davis is to erect the building in &C
cordance with the city's ideas, and to
turn the entire property over to the
city for $4,000. The land which has
dimensions of 93l feet on the north
end by 1871 on the south. and $50 on
the sides, is valued at 100000.
though it has not yet been appraised,
but will be today. This will leave
the building to cost $4,000. The
city is to pay $1,000 July 1. and the
remainder in annual installments OF
s., 600 each. have immediate posses
sion of the building when completed
and to receive all revenue from rent,
etc.,-in fact. will practically own it
on stepping into it.
The Obstructionist to the Front.
1t would have been a surprisingly
unusual occurrence had the city build
ing project have been fully developed!
without the interposition of an obiec-
lie obstructionist, who has fought
every enterprise in recent years. bu,
every time without success. thank for
tune. He is out today with a petition.
TO which he is begging signatures.
demonstrating with the, mayor and
council against the proposition to
erect the city building on the ground
that the city has overstepped its
statutory rights to move in that direc-
ton in its present financial condition.
The fact that the plan proposed does
not increase or affect the citv's debt
in the least, is ample proof of the mo-
tive OF the originator of the remon-
STRANGE. who never thought of the
petition until he felt that neighbor-
hoods in which he is especially inter-
ested were not to be favored with the
location of the building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
The Evolution

Of medicinal agents is gradually rel
egating the Old-time herbs, pills,
draughts and vegetable extracts to
the rear and bringing into general
use the pleasant and effective liquid
laxative, Syrup of Figs. To get the
true remedy see that it is manufac
tured BY the California Fig Syrup
company only. For sale by all lead
ing druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
Auyustanta.

Last evening the Silver Cornet
band of Augustana college gave one
of the most successful concerts and
entertainments ever given by that
organization. The spacious chapel
was well filed with an intelligent and
music-loving audience from the twin
cities. The program consisted of II
numbers, all of which were rendered
in an excellent manner. Two very
beautiful pieces were rendered by
the Philharmonic octet. both OF
which were vociferously encored.
The cornet solo, Nearer my
God to Thee" was rendered in an
admirable manner by Louis Ostrom,
Jr.. leader of the band. The sweet
rendition of this popular song,
evinced the fact that Ostrom pos
sesses almost wonderful command
over his chosen instrument. the cor
net. As leader of the band, Mr.. Os-
strom is also deserving of great
credit. Upon completion of the first
part of the program, that is to say
the musical part, it was announced
that refreshments were ready and
would he served free of charge in the
Augustana cafe. Hither about five
hundred persons assembled, ban
quoted, chatted and enjoyed them
selves in the happiest social manner.
The financial clearance from this
brilliant affair is said to be about $75.
Bravo. brave band boys, bravo!
T. T., G..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
The Funeral.

The remains were taken to Daven-
port this afternoon, and will lie in
state in Masonic temple there until
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30, when
the funeral will occur with Masonic
honors, st. Simon of Cyrene CON-
mandery and Everts commandery
officiating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
WORK OF A BRUTE.
A Five-Year-Old Girl Grim.
inalIy Assaulted.
An OUTRAGE on BIG ISLAND

Little Esther Andorson, Of Milan, the VIC
tim Of Andrew Anderson's Lust-Kept
Quiet for Several Days-The Chiid's suf-
ferinx and Her Confession The scoupdr.,
Has Escaped.
Had the merciless angel of death
entered the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
David Anderson, near Milan. no keener
wguld have been the sorrow with
which the couple are afflicted.
David Anderson is a laborer on the
Hennepin canal and faithful en-
ploye. He resides near the old watch
factory on Big island, where he has
been conducting boarding house.
Mrs. Anderson is typical little house
wife, whose sole contentment is her
child, of whom she is exceedingly
iond' and who. in the brightness OF
her youth. has been set upon bv a das-
tard and most brutally outraged
Since last Monday Mrs. Anderson
has noticed that little Esther has not
been as bright as usual. and also that
she has been apparently i'll. Yester-
day noon little Esther came to her
mother. made confession which
at once shocked her parents beyond
| expression and at the same time OK
planned her ailment during the past
week.
Disclosed the Story.
On Monday, the child said, while
she was in an upstairs room PLAYING,
Andrew Anderson, boarder. enter,
the room. and locked the door. He
seized the little girl and told
her, elf you scream I'll kill you. -
The child OF course was almost
frightened to death and made no ont
cry, and Anderson accomplished his
vile purpose. intimidating the child
into silence. Anderson has been
staying around the house all week.
and in all probability threatening the
child whenever he saw her.
| Anderson Leaves
When Mrs. Anderson heard the
story from the lips of her child, all
her mothers fury was aroused. and
on going to Anderson's room found
him there; she was admitted,
and accused him of his COW.
ardly crime. The inhuman devil
said nothing. but walked from the
house. caught the street car to Rock
Island and no trace of him has as vet
been found.
Marshal Reynolds. of Milan, was
notified. as were Chiefs Sexton. Kess-
Ter and kittlcsen, OF the tri-cities. and
all are on the lookout for the brute.
David Anderson, who was working at
the canal Yesterday. was notified. but
could not possibly get away, but two
gentlemen who were boarding with
him came to Rock Island to assist in
the search for the demon.
DIR. Huyett, OF Milan, is in attend
ance on little Esther, and reports the
child as suffering the most severe
pain.
The Depraved Devil
Anderson is young fellow about
% years old, and is about five feet.
six inches in height, weighs 135
pounds, and of light complexion. He
isa wretch, evidently, utterly de-
void of principle, and although bear
ing the same name of the family
with whom he boarded, yet he is no
relation to them. He has been out
of work nearly all winter. and for
the past two months has paid no
board. The generosity and kindness
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson has been
repaid in the manner stated above.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
S., $40,
%IR These are Our
VIZ Three Winners.

Which we place in the field against any and
all competition, to thoroughly introduce our new
styles, about us suits of we'll made good-wearine
mems suits, at SIS. We want everyone and see
the quality make and fit of these suits They cheap
$780, but bought them way under price and S. IS
what we choose sell them for:
:. Our $40 Mems Suits
Beat any value you ever saw: Cash and cheap wool
abed buy men, fine all-wool Cashmere suits-the
genuine English Clay Worseds Nobby Societies. in the
newest fabrics-so sell them at $Io. My,
but what values! Ordinarily they would you SIS.
but after big profits. We serve you
with the best clothes the lowest price. Guess
doing it.
Our SIS Line
Comprises the fine Gays for dress The imported
Iweeds in the new Regent Sac-Simonia.fnest fancy
Worsteds in the beautiful new shades-in fact class of
suits which always sold $40 and $22 Every suit to fit
perfectly Competent taors make alterations free of
charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14

The funeral of the late j. j. Flynn
occurred this afternoon from the res
idence at 2 o'clock, Rev. +. W. Mer-
rell, officiating. The floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful and n
large number of friends followed the
remains to their last resting place in
the Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
F. G. YOUNG.
w. S. McCOMBS.
Young
IL MCCOn7bS
4A4e

pleased with the many words of praise and greeting
for a successful and prosperous business We
feel battered at the good heard from the
hundreds of friends and customers who visited
our establishment on opening and now
that we have shown you that we have one of
the largest and most complete stocks in Rock
Island county, we are going retain the rep
utation of selling only the best goods at the
lowest possible prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14

Oxford. England. which is by many ~
garded a. the greatest university, hae 81
colleges and Eve hallA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-04-14
Spot Cash Department Store.

| Spot Cash department Store.
On Monday and Tuesday, from to IL a. m we will sell
yards of Lonsdale "A Bleached muslin and
throw in spool of best cord spool cotton for
25c.
On Wednesday we will place sale lot Summer Domet
Flannel Overshrts. assorted fancy stripes,
made in full size with bone buttons for 1oc
worth soc.
On Thursday any person purchasing Worsted or Silk
Dress Pattern at 4oc per yard or over will be
entitled to yards of Secia, yards of Cam
brio one spool of silk and spools of twist
Free
Friday and Saturday will place on sale our Surprise
Lamp Decorated Lamp, worth $I:25 for 6oc
Don't fail to visit Crockery Department. we carry
full line of Havand and Carlsbad China also
line of Semi Porcelain in decorated and
white ware, which guarantee not to craze
No denying the fact giving you close prices to get
your trade and to hold it.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-25
ROUGH ON THE JUDGE.
The Judiciary Committees Report
on His Injunction.
Jenkins Peculiar Orders in COnnec.
tion With the Strike May Cause
His Impeachment.

NEW YORK, April 24.-Tbe Evening
POSTS special from Washington says: If
Judge Jenkins remains on the bench it
will be after the closest call he has ever
had; at least so says one of the most prom
inent members of the Judiciary Commit
Tee. Mr.. Boatner expects to submit the
report of the subcommittee tomorrow,
and have it ready for the full committee
at its Friday meeting.
The report viii be long. but it will n OF
be tame. Chairman Boatner naturally de-
clines to disclose its contents or say any,
thing about its recommendation, but a
member of the commit tee Che one quoted
above) says that the report will show up
Judge jenkins in very bad light. The
most damaging piece Of testimony against
the Judge was that given by Mr.. Moore,
the Judges DrotheT-in-law. Ii consisted
of two letters Zone from the general man.
ager Of the railroad to one of the counsel
in st. PauD, and the couDsePs letter trans
hitting the general managers letter to the
attorneys at Milwaukee. According to the
testimony they were given TO Judge Jen-
klns, who read them, and the next day he
issued The notorious second injunction.
The general manager in his letter tells
of his appointed meeting with the EN- ployes
of the road, set for next day, and says he
POSTPONED the meeting for twenty-four
hours. He then gees on to say that il the
leaders should order the men TO strike it
would cripple the road, for the mems
places could not be filed in less than fif-
teen days. An injunction would prevent
the men ordering the strike.
All of this will doubtless appear in the
report. and the judiciary Committee will
hardly whiewash Judge Jenkins on the
strength of it. 1t is certain that some
pretty harsh things and severe conclusions
will be drawn out In the debate on the
floor. Should it all result in Judge Jen-
kins' impeachment no one would be sur
nriRed.
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THE BISHOP is ANGRY.
Fa Their Corbett to Be Arrested fol
Violating the Injunction.

Violating the Injunction.
OMAHA, April "a "A special to the Bee
from Plattsmouth, Nebr., says: Father
Corbett. the Palmyra priest. who has
called down upon his head the enmity of
Bishop Bonacum. has, by his action of
Sunday last. got himself into serious
trouble.
Bishop Bonacum came to this city on
Friday last, and, appearing before District
Judge Chapman, had an injunction issued
restraining Father Corbett from entering
OF holding services in the Catholic church
of Douglas or Palmyra, Otoe County. and
Elmwood, Cass County.
This was TO head off Father Corbett
from holding services at Palmyra on Sun
day, but Notwithstanding the fact that he
was served with copy of Judge Chap
mans order by Sheriff Hubert. the priest
took possession of the church and held the
customary services. This aroused the ire
of the Bishop, and to-day the latter came
from Lincoln and entered formal protest
before the Judge.
The upshot of the affair was that war
rant was issued and placed in the Sheriff 8
hands calling for Father Corbett's arrest.
The Bishop left for Palmyra this after
noon. and by tomorrow the priest will
have been brought 10 the city and given an
opportunity to show cause why he should
not be held for contempt in disobeying the
courts injunction. The hearing promises
to be one of unusual interest.
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executive session at 1920 P. NJ, and at 4 10
P. ~ adjourned.
The BOOKS CAN 60.
Reprints Still Classified as Second
Class Matter.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-In the House
this morning the Senate joint resolution
authorizing the erecting Of bronze tablet
concentrating the one hundredth ami
versary of tue laying of the cornerstone
of the CAPITOL was passed. BarthOldt
(Rep.) from Missouri then rose tn
claim the floor as question of privilege
and sent to the clerks desk a resolution
passed at mass-meeting in 81. Louis, de-
claring that Charles S. Jov was illegally
deprived of his seat. MrMillin raised the
point that the resolution did not involve
a question of privilege. ONeill objected
to the attack and demanded the floor as q
question of privilege and was proceeding
to reply to the imputation that he had OBJ
tanned seat to which he was not entitled
when Wise of Virginia raised the point
that O'Neill was out of order. At last the
Speaker ordered O'Neill to take his seat
The regular order was then demanded,
and after the call of committees the House
went into a committee of the whole and re-
sumed consideration of the postoffce ap-
preparation bill, which was interrupted
some days ago by the enforced absence of
Chairman Henderson D.).
The pending amendment was that of
Kyle Cd to strike out the appropriation
for the fast Southern mail. KYLE contin-
ued bis remarks in opposition to the ap-
preparation. Meyer and Robertson of
Louisiana and Hooker of Mississippi
warmly supported thu appropriation.
When ii came to vote Kyle's amendment
to strike the appropriation from the bill
was defeated.
An amendment providing limitation OF
ten years on the payment of money orders
aud for the destruction of mOney-order
files at the end of that time was adopted.
The committee then rose.
By arrangement, after the bill was re-
ported TO the House, Qnigg was given
three-quarters of an hour to oppose an
amendment adopted in committee of the
whole. making all publications purporting
to be issued periodically and to subscrib-
ers, but which are merely books or re-
prints of books, whether they be issued
complete or in parts, bound or unbound,
SOLD by subs rripton or otherwise, subject to
postage at third-class rates. when trans
mited through The mails. The amend
ment affects several publications and
books (reprints) given as premiums with
country newspaper subscriptions.
Picker of South Dakota, to whom
Quigg yieldsd a portion of his time, op-
osed the amendment in the interest of
cheap literature for the farmers. Hop
kins (R.) of Illinois. Daniels (R.) of New
York. Bingham (R.) of Pennsylvania and
O'Neil also made speeches against the
amendment. Henderson 3D. of North
Carolina defended the amendment as q
step toward purgng the mails of the enor-
nous amount OF second-class matter with
which they were incumbered The amend
ment on vote was stricken from the
Dill-26 TO lis. The bill was then passed.
Campbell CD of New York entered
motion to reconsider the vote by which
the race bill was defeated yesterday. AT
5 o'clock the House adjourned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-25
WITH A FooTRACE.
Ending of the Great Fiesta in San
DIEGO


SAN DIEGO, April 24-The great Coro-
nado fiesta closed to-day with the most in
teresting round of sports of the whole eel
ebration. and though the attendance was
not so large as on Monday the occasion
was livelv and the amphitheaer thronged
when Mendoza. the fearless Mexican,
mounted the savage bnll, About two
thousand people passed through the gates.
and most of them remained until the last
bull had been winded.
The absence Of Don Nicolas Covarrubias
Of Los Angeles, who had acted as master
OF ceremonies on the preceding day, was
noted by all, but a very acceptable sue
cessor was found in E. B. Clifford. Don
Marco Forster was at his post as grand
marshal. The judges for the day were
M ssrs. Clifford, Plco and Alvarado.
The first event was a mile and half
dash, open to horses that had run before
under the saddle only. Two entries were
made, fine black named San Luis. owned
by Don Marco Forster and ridden by his
son Frank. and sorrel named George
Bohnert, owned by NJ. Bohnert and ridden
by Grant Trsinor. The race was very
close, the sorrel winning by neck in 3:08%
The lassong and "tailing" of the steers
was more skilfully done han on the pre-
ceding days. Am brosia ValeBzuels, the
Indian, making the best record in both
events, roping one steer in 401a seconds
and failing another in 81 seconds.
The chicken-pulling was deprived of
cruelty by the killing of the chicken on
the threat of the president OF the Humane
Society to arrest all who participated in
the sport If the chickens should be buried
alive.
The riding of the bull proved highly en-
PERTAINING. the feat being successfully &C.
compIished by Antonio Mendoza, the
Coima m tador, who was too intoxicated
yesterday o carry out his part.
He was so elated by the applause that
he soon placed himself hors de com bat,
being unified for the later fight, which
was, however, carried out without his as
sistance. The bull was not killed, nor
were banderillos used. but in other re-
spects it was quite exciting and seemed to
meet with the approval of the crowd.
Bronco-bustlng followed by an Indian
footrace closed the games. the sports 60
ing off to-day with much more eclat than
on any other day of the fiesta.
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Senator when arranging his pair shall
nave reservation to vote al any time II
II Is necessary to make quorum. He says
that ne is further informed that it is the
Intention of the Senators in charge of the
Dill 10 continue It's consideration until
O'Clock hereafter, and in order to do so 1t
VIII require the active cooperation of
every Democratic Senator This notifica-
ton is intended TO meet Just such exigen-
cips as the Republicans expect to occur.
and which will, 10 doubt, be manifest
every night about o'clock unless the
msjority are particularly vigiant. Sena-
tor Harris says the bill must pass by the
1st of June, while Republican leaders say
the date is at least two months too early.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-25
BY THE FIRST OF JUNE.
Senator Harris Pushing Action on
the Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, April "a = According
to the agreement entered into between the
Democratic and Republican Senators, the
reading of the tariff bill by paragraphs for
amendment will begin at 1 o'clock to-mor-
row. The agreement does not now include
any prepared speech, blu: il there should
be opportunity for one, either DOlph or
Quay will PROBABLY proceed, as both have
unfinished speeches on hand. 1t is con-
sidered as quite probable that the day will
be largely AIKEN up in settling details,
QUE of the most important of which will
be as 10 the limitation of hours of debate.
After the executive session today the
Republicans known as the steering COM
m ittee of that party and Senator German
held conference. Among the Republi-
cans were Senators Aldrich, Allison,
Washburn and Mitchell. Propositions
and CO IN appropriations were made, but
no agreement was reached. and 1t was un-
derstood when the conference broke up
that 40 agreement would be attempted in
the Senate, but that the con sideration of
the bill would be begun at O'Clock, and
the Republicans informed Mr.. German that
their side of the chamber would insist
upou quorum when any vote was taken
he amendments to the bill.
Senator German wanted the Republicans
to agree that the consideration of the bill
should continue till o'clock each evening,
but to this he did not receive favora BILE
action, counter-proposi,ion being made
that meeting Of the Senate at IL o'clock
would be more satisfactory. Thus the
matter remains to be settled later. The
Republicans had been informed by Sena
tor Harris that only for this week could
any arrangement be made looking to clos
ing each days session at O'clock, inti-
mating that after that the time might be
further heightened. 1t is probable that
the Republicans will debate the bill each
day until there Is lack of quorum appar-
ent, when they will allow a vote to come
up on some amendment to show the alb
sence of a Quorum.
Senator German. who Is chairman of
the Democratic caucus, has written let.
ter to every Democratic Senator in or out
of the city asking them to attend the ses-
sions Of the Senate for the purpose of
pushing the tariff bill. He reminds the IN
that unanimous consent, under which the
tariff bill has been considered, will end
tomorrow at noon. He says the mem ers
of the Finance COMMITTEE having charge
of the bill intend to push its consideration
as rapidly as possible, and to enable them
to do so it will be necessary for every
Democratic Senator to be present to-mor-
row at l o'clock and remain within call
during the consideration of the bill.
In view of this fact there were forty-four
Dem ocratic Senators present to-day. Cor
man says tits absolutely necessary that each
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-25
ROSCOE TRAIN ROBBERY.
The Indictment in the Case Knocked
Out

Los ANGELES. April 24-The indict-
ment drawn up in the case of the second
Roscoe train robbery, wherein John Com
stock, Walter Thorne and Pat FitZsim-
mons were accused of the crime. was
knocked out by Judge Smith this morn
ing.
The Indictment charges the men with
throwing switch for the purpose of de-
railing a train, and also with boarding a
train with the intention Of robbing 1t.
The counsel for the defendants had
charged that these constituted offenses H.
one indictment and he conceded with
their views.
The demurrers filed in the case OF the
first train robbery were overruled by the
court, and the three defendants. Comstock.
Thorne and FiZsimmons. pleaded not
guilty. their trial being set for May %.
Max Schroeder will ask separate trial.
and Thursday was set for him to plead.