Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-03-15
ROUGH HOUSES.
Sensational Scene at Republi.
can Caucuses.
FIFTH BREAKS UP IN A ROW.

FIFTH BREAKS UP IN A ROW.
Geg and BsGisesr bale AppsseA In Many
wards Aceording to Collins I.seruetas.a
| NO Formai Choice In the sixth ward
Tho Aldermanic Noninatioos and the
| Complexion Of the Delesasions-Mors
Troable Anticipated In the Postponed
Primary Tonight.
The forecast of last nights repub-
lican caucuses rs far. as fun and ex-
element were concerned, was fully
sustained by the events that were
developed. In amusing and sensa-
sational incidents they were unpre-
cedented in local politics. The ap-
plication of the Collins and gag
rule in many of the wards which
was successfully carried out in q
number of instances despite Wig
orous protest, precipitated no end Of
surprise and Indignation, and az
forded no little amusement and en-
tertainment to non participating OBJ
servers. Not altogether inspired by
the interest that chung to the may
orally and other differentiation
contests, but drawn thither, too, by
anticipation of fun, the caucuses
were all largely attended. Order
was out of the question in most
cases as far as those involved in the
proceedings we're concerned. By
preconcerted plan the Collins crowd
took possession in nearly every
ward and succeeded in inforc-
ing the gag registration rule.
a thing unheard of in political
assemblages before. Republicans
who desired to be free-handed and
foot-loose protested Indignantly
against this course of procedure. but
their supplications for justice were
uuavaiIing. The ruling element pro.
posed to know every one who voted,
his name, residence and politics, and
an explanation was exacted of every
one casting ballot. Tab was scrup
ulously-or rather unscrupulously
as it seemed to those who were sub
jected to rule-kept on everyone whG
voted, and q list made up for Col
Inns convenience in his future politi
cal campaigns. Arrogance and dom
ineering and oppression constituted
the prevailing disposition, and thos,
who stood not within the dominating
circle were not in it at all.
First Ward.
In the First ward F.. H. Bowman
was chairman, while Fred j
Hodges and +. b. McKown wer'
elected clerks, and j. d. Warnocl
and Horatio Wood honored with tn,
distinction of being politica
Judges" 1t was decided to ballO
simultaneously for aldermen ant
delegates. using two different boxes
all being required to register under
the Collins rule, and as consequence,
% were challenged. For alderman
A. B. Carlson was nominated, re
ceiving 1O9 votes to 80 for William
Sehnert and 20 for Frank Westbay
The lone Waterman was on han(
working for Knox and the following
delegates: H. N. Wood, r. Reims, H
Dasso, John Kolloff, George W'hittick
o. Osterman, c. Youngberg, w. Gaia
gen, j. Dixon, while the Opposing
ticket ostensibly for McCOnochie wa.
composed of J. ID. Warnock, j. S
McGarvey, William Sehnert, Emf
Osterman. William wilkins, Thomas
Smart, Alfred Coyne, John Eckermal
and T. j. Reddig. The successful
delegation was split and included j
ID. Warnock, E. Osterman, H. Dasso
D. Osterman, w. j. Gahagen, j. Nc
Garvey, j. Alderman. j. Kollof, G
Youngberg. The complexion of tn,
delegation is supposed to be five fol
Knox and four for McConochie, bu
when the time comes. it is expected
that one Henry Carse will cut con
siderable of figure with preferences
Bladel was endorsed for city clerk
and j. McGarvey elected ward com
mitteeman.
The Seeoud Ward.
Capt. j. NJ. Beardsley presided
over the Second ward caucus ant
Walter johnson was secretary. j
&. Hetter and George Solander wer'
tellers. The right to challenge boil
as to residence or political good faitl
was allowed, and the ballot for alder
man resulted: c. j. w. Schreiner
1873; j. r. Huber. 102. and the nomi
nee gave thanks for the favor be
slowed. L. v. Eckhart. Albert John
son and w. j. Pratt we're appointed
committee to select delegates and
reported the following who were ap
proved: J. NJ. Beardsley, ALDER
johnson. w. j. Pratt, Charles Oberg
j. T. Francis, &. Solander. j. l.
Wright. L. v. Eckhart. S. Meanor
w. I. Sugden. E. E. Parmenter. Tn,
delegates, on motion of Aid. John
son, were instructed to supper
Henry Carse for mayor and William
Baker for collector. William Baker
was elected committeeman.
-, Third Ward
The Third ward nominated w. H
Jordan for alderman, and selected
Schroeder delegates. The gatherin,
was called to order by Spoiled
Stephen Hull, the gentleman of i'm
portance rs far rs himself is con
cerned. X. A. Donaldson was mad
chairman. and Johnnie Rinck secre