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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
ARE RIGHT IN LINE.
Two Projects Following the
Court House.
UNION DEPOT AND BLUFF PARK

Both Enterprises should Now Command
the Attention of Pabiic Spirited Ci:izeUs
Both Have I,een frequently Discussed
and Are Timely.
4 few years ago following the com
pieticn of the viaduct, the paid fire de-
partment. the perfection o. the street
railway system and the adoption of
the plan of improved streets, walks
aud parks, The ARGUS published al
interview with representative citi-
zen who suggested that the next
thing i'll line was a new court house
and new depot. The suggestions.
while regarded as timely and worthy
Of consideration were rot believed at
the time as involving possibilities,
and less probabilities. We must not
expect too much" was the comment OF
one. ..We are getting along nicely,
but should not be so far inspired by
the accomplishments of the past,
as TO hang our aspirations for the
future too high. The court house
and new depot are subjects worth
considering. but they are good
WAYS of. Location VIII kill each for
some time to come, but NAV he in
time to come we will have them both,
! but neither now"
One. Way Not TIA. Oiha-.
The gentleman who spoke thus
was entirely too conservative to hee,,
pace with the spirit of the times in
Rock Island, 4 spirit when once
aroused and furthcred by deter
mined and iudicious course will tri-
umph over every obstaclc-it is
bound to win. notwithstanding the
doubling tendency of many in the
past, the court house is reality. 1t,
| together with The postollice building,
is going mp. Both have come almost
like blush and dream. but both
represent hard work in the face o.
what appeared to be q hopeless situa-
ton in each case. But they have
come and the realization is upon as.
The Union depot can s,e won in like
manner. and also as companion to
it = bluff park. Rock Island needs
both these enterprises. To attain
them both, requires but cXeriion-
well directed effort. The depot pro.
Iect is one that everybody is inter
cstcd in. and il is but necessary Il
unite forces and make steady
strong pull to bring it into reality
SO also can the park proposition sue
coed. The bluff lands are fast going
on tho market. and being split VI
into additions and lots. II there i:
to be park secured there, it mu 81
be done pretty soon.
The depot and the bluff park are
worthy Of attention, and that al
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

The W. J. Young will run unit
prevented by the ice.

The W. J. Young will run until
prevented by the ice.
The Lizzie Gardner came down
with eight strings of lumber.
The stage OF water a. the Rock Isl
and bridge at noon was 2:25; the tenn
perature, SIS.
The Sidney will be up Thurs day.
This will he the last Diamond 10
packet up this season.
The +. c. 4. Denkmann and b.
Hershey each brought down 1G
strings of logs; the 10 Long took one
string down.
Boats down today were the Jo
Long, Yves. Rambo, Lizzie Gardner,
Verne Swain. +. c. A. Denkmann, Is.
Hershey and Pilot. all returning up
except the Hershey and Gardner.
In assisting the b. Hershey over
the rapids with n raft yesterday the
10 Long ran a section o; the string
into pier of the government bridge,
scattering the logs all over the river
Most of the logs were gathered up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
BENDER
Present indications Give Him
the Police Captaincy.
TO BE DECIDED THIS EVENING.

Much Prestige Broush. For the Rap
pointment ;of George Long, But Mayer
Knox States That 1t Can Meyer &c SC-
merous Aspirants For Blue Coat.
There has been considerable spec
ulation during the past few days as
to whether the numerous recommen-
dations for the reappointment of
George Long to the police cap,aincy.
the position which he was requested
to surrender in consequence of i'm
moral conduct. would be sufficient to
induce Mayor Knox 20 again place
the deposed officer in charge o. night
police affairs. Bat the executive
says it can never be.
Yes, | have good many COM
municatiors from citizens recon-
mending the reappointment Of
Long" answered the mayor to an
ARGUS representative query this
morning, but it is impossible for
me to consider them. don't propose
to incur further disgrace on my adj
ministration when 1t is possible to
prevent it,"
mere IMAM ne ANEW iBtGDFc-
Since Longs dismissal continued
the mayor, Il have became ac-
quainted with facts concerning his
conduct which could hardly believe
and which | have been kept in the
dark about before. There is much
work in the police captancy and such
as require ones constantattcntion to
properly attend to it, but Long ap-
parently bothered himself very little
when in charge. Matters had been
reported to his department which
he never needed. Personal instruc.
tions which | gave him just prior to
his dismissal were MAYER carried out.
Then l began to realize his ncgii-
gence and inclination 10 dissipate.
No: cannot consider his reappoint-
ment. Probably when he gets
another opportunity to become a
mem Der of the police department he
will know how to deport himself.
Bender the Favori,e.
who do you propose rendering
the captaircy to-" the mayor was
asked.
Well, l will be better prepared 10
answer that question tonight-ou,
from present indications Bender will
be the man. There are other appli.
can.s, but | have been. unable to find
anyone more qualified, to my no
ton, to meet the requirements Of
night captain. think he would
take pride in the work and not only
bea credit TO the administration, but
to himself"
Mavor Knox also has number oil
applications from persons DESTROYS
Of DOMINIC the brass buttons to I'll
the patrolman vacancy. He wa:
unable to state, however, whose
name he would present for the posi-
ton. The right captaincy and pa
trolmau will be decided upon at to-
nights meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
Miss Ecalcy AJ;udged Insane.

10 the county court this morning.
Judge A. Il. Mock, OF Cambridge,
presiding, Miss Johanna Hcalcy,
daughter of Mrs. John Murray, Ills
Seventh avenue. was declared insan,
and ordered committed to the Jack
sonville asylum by this jury: DR.
c. Il. Kinyon. LIKE Hemeuway, W.
l.. Nichols, NJ. Lee Gait, l.. X. Sykes
and II. +. Thomas. Miss IIcaley',
arrangement, for which no specified
cause can be given, dates back tc
Juiy, 1891, since which time she has
not been rational. The patients af.
Fiction is probably the result OF
spinal troubles, with which she has
long been sufferer. She became
unusually violent last week and
threatened mem bcrs of the house.
holi. Miss Heaiey is 50 years of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
JOHN GRAMMER DEAD.
An Old Resident OF Henry County Dies
la This City.

In This City
Death came to John Grammer at
the venerable age of IS at his resi-
dence, 5o2 Ninth street, Yesterday
morning. The deceased moved to
Rock Island from Cambridge to-
gethev with his wife about four
weeks ago, at the insiiCation OF ".
Is. Petit, relative. who desired to
have the old couple nearby in their
declining years. Mr.. Drummer had
been falling for sometime. Re
Gently an affection OF the brain
set in and caused his demise.
lie was one of the earliest settlers Of
Henry county, going there 80 years
ago and making il his residence un-
I'll removing to this city. He was a
native of Saxony, Germany. and is
survived by wife and seven chill
drcn. who live in Henry county.
The remains will be shipped TO
Cambridge tomorrow morning for
interment.
Yesterday morning at o'clock oc-
Cured the demise of John W. swan,
1902 Third avenue. after brief i'll
ness with kidney troubles. The de-
ceased was a native of Scranton.
Pa. The survivors arc 4 wife and
two children, daughter and son.
Mr.. Swan was II years of are. The
funeral viii take place from the resi-
dence at - o'clock tomorrow morn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

Miss n. Lena Morrow. of Rockford,
president of the fourth district of the
W. {. i. T., will lecture tomorrow
evening in the United Presby terian
church under the auspices of the
Young Peoples society. Miss Nor
row is an exceptionally interesting
and able talker. All Interested in
the subject of temperance are in
vited to attend. Admission free. A
collection will be taken at the close
of the lecture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

with the exhilerating sense OF re-
newed health and strength and inter.
mai cleanliness. which follows the use
OF Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the
few who have not progressed beyond
the old time medicines and the cheap
substitutes sometimes offered. but
never accepted nv the well informed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

Lille Thompson and Stella Allen,
two down town little girls. found a
25-pound cheese in the street this
afternoon, and made s,raightway TO
The ARGUS with il. The owner can
have same by rcwariing the little
girls and settling damages for turn
ing our counting room into a dairy
depository.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

Parsons Fifth avenue restaurant,
at 2130 Fifth avenue. is now pre-
pared to serve the public to the best
possible advantage. Delicious home
cooking coupled with neatness and 4
desire to please its patrons. are its
claims for preferences. A day and
night lunch counter is run in
connection that is also up to the
standard. Give it a trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

Misses Decock and Hess wish to
announce to the ladies that they are
now ready to do all kinds OF plain
and fancy dress making at reasonable
prices by Madame kellogg's system
OF French tailoring. Rooms over
Hess Bros. grocery, 1920 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

There is nothing better to impart
life aud yigor than Foley's Sarsapa-
rilla. Trial size 50 cents. For sale
at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07

Subscribe for The ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
NEW COATS.

Some especially new and choice
Goats came in late last week. and
more are expected. Think of oil
that can be said to lift description to
the highest and still not equal the
facts. Prices are so low YOU may
think we have made mistakes on
Goats as well as on Fur Capes.
We have Il lot of nice nohbv s.. SO
coats which we shall sell at So. 20 and
. lot OF fine $40 jackets which we
shall let out this week at 3. 50 each.
Oar lire of Coats which we are
selling for 81 Won would find 500
would be the price in another store.
We might go on indefinitely and
describe values which, To be fully
appreciated. must be seen. We are
showing by all odds the largest and
most attractive line we have ever
shown, and that is saying z good
deal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
NC CABE'S
MILLINERY OPENING.

"Wednesday and Thursday of this
week. Oct. 9 and 10. when we dis
play all the latest in pattern Hats
aud Bonnets. Hundreds of our own
original designs, as well as copies of
the foreign.
Again we have caugh. many ideas
from the French. The best OF their
ideas are here. and the best of their
thoughts are ours. We have all their
riquance and prottiness, but have
squeezed all The extravaganza out of
their prices. You come here expect
ing to get the best. the newest. ut
the lowest prices, you shall not be
disappointed. Not all Partisan. there
are many English iancies. perhaps
little sterncr than the French, but
lacking nothing in style and beauty.
In fancy Feathers, Birds and
Piumes, we shall exhibit the novel;
ties OF the season.
We have engaged several additional
;rimmers and preparers this season,
and will turn out our work
more promptly than ever.
Feather Collarettes and Boas. so
popular in the east, and \ perfect
craze all over the country.
= chance opportunity to buy a
special lot of CocqUe Collars; great
value; they al 90 at CSC apiece: not
ever three TO any customer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
Licensed to Wed.

frank l.. Brayton. Miss Stella
A. Gilbert. Illinois City, Ill.
Carl a. j. Hellpenstell, Rock
Island; Miss Gertrude lone Cross,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-07
CROCkERY DEPT.

Flower Pots-2l inch. 8 inch and
4 inch 1c each; > inch size PC: inch
Sc each; inch 4c each.
Handsomely decorated Jardinicrs
&c each.
We opened Saturday lot of real
Holland blue Delft. very interest
ing to conuoiscurs in china.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30
Earthuunke ln colorado.

Greeley, Colo. Nov 25.-An earthquake
shock lasting Is seconds, was felt here at
5 a. m. today. No damage resulted.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30
is A TOTAL OF 1921. 70


This Rests on the Basis of a God Re-
serve OF SiO0.OOO,OOO
Washington. Nov. 24.-The director of
the mint has submitted his report to the
secretary of the treasury. The value
of gold deposited at the minis and as
say offices during the fiscal year was
$S7, 4S20S2, of which SOS, 161, 007 were
original deposits and s22, 321, 022 were re-
deposits.
The value of silver deposited during
the fiscal year was s15714, 1866, of which
$l5,234,700 were original deposits and
$479, 665 redeposits.
The value of deposits of domestic sill
yer bullion at the minis during the fis-
cal year was SS,S04, 1868, and worn and
mutilated domestic coins at silver dol
lar value, $3,899, 1858; foreign bullion and
coin, $l,7SO,923; old plate, jewelry, ETC.,
S750,O61
The coinage by the minis during the
year was: Gold, $43, 1913, AIS; silver dol
lars, $3,956,011; subsidiary silver coins.
$5,l13,45S; minor coins, $712, 594-a total
coinage of $5S, us, $40. In addition to
the coinage executed by the minis dur
ing the year, gold bars were manufact-
ured of the value of $43, 1880 and sill
yer bars of the value of S10,341515
The value Of gold and silver estimated
to have been used in the industrial arts
during the calendar year of 1894 was
Appropriated at S21, 541, 652, of which
$1O,65S,645 was gold and sos ,O4S was
silver.
The estimated metallic stock. in the
United States on July 1, 1895, was: Gold
1886, 229, $685. silver, 1925, S5S, 949-a total
of $1,262, OS4,774 The estimated product
of gold and silver in the United States
during the calendar year of 1894 was
Gold, $39,5O0,O00; silver, 49,5OO,OO fine
ounces of commercial value of $S1, 442,-
600 and coinage value of $64. O0O. OOO
The estimated production of the world
for the calendar year was: Gold, $780,
626, 100; silver. coming value, $216, S92, 200;
commercial value, $1O6. 7229,OO lis
commercial value, $1O6, 722, 9O0
The coinage of gold and silver by the
various countries of the world, so far
as this information has been received.
for the calendar year of 1894 was: Gold,
$227,921, O32; silver, $1O6, 9SS,952.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30

wherever practicable. He says: THE
magnitude and multiplicity of it's bust
ness operations, the perfection of ser
vice, which the people are learning to
demand and expect of it. and the pal
pable truth that such operations can
be carried on and such perfect service
rendered only by men trained and ex-
pert, all these and many other reasons
call for such stability Of tenure as
alone can command or bege. the requis-
lite training, skill and enthusiasm. The
question of extending civil service
methods to the selection of fourth class
postmasters has naturally received my
attention since have been at the head
of this department. But 1 do not. find
myself able to make. as yet. any spe-
cific recommendations on this impor-
tant subject In the line of legislation
which has been proposed"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30

you heartily for your words of welcome
Our expectations have been more than
realized. These flowers also present a
mute welcome from some who have not
been represented on this floor, but
whose welcome is as touching and
graceful as any that could greet us
here. We are all glad to meet here on
the banks Of your mighty river, in
your city. which is a miracle Of growth
and an epitome of the enterprise and
progress which has made the common
wealths of the west and we trust that
our sojourn here will bring nothing but
pleasure to the people of Omaha and
Nebraska, as we are satisfied that it
will bring nothing but pleasure to our
selves"
cultivation and Uses Of Ramie" was
the first subject under discussion this
afternoon. Professor Waterhouse Of ST.
Louis was the chief speaker. Hugh
Craig of San Francisco discussed Amer
lean shipping.
From p. m. until Z p. m. a public
reception was rendered the delegates
at the city hall and when the evening
session opened with the discussion of
Statehood for Territories" by Cover
nor Prince of New Mexico, in which
he pleaded for the immediate admission
of New Mexico and Arizona, the senti-
ment of the body was with him
throughout. This topic consumed the
whole session, and many members
Joined in the discussion. 1t was agreed
that statehood could not be withheld
from the territories much longer.
S. H. r. Whitmore of st. Louis, chair
man Of the executive committee, is at
tracing much attention. He said to-
night: II do not think the silver ques-
ton will play much of a part in the
proceedings. That has lost ground re-
Gently and is no longer a subject of
first interest with the convention,
though many delegates are friends of
the white metal The matter of freight
determinations will undoubtedly be
one Of the best subjects on the program
and the discussion of forestry, irriga-
ton, harbors and deep waterways and
the Nicaragua canal will be attended
with much interest"
The program for the sessions of the
congress is only partially outlined. AS
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30

Omaha, who welcomed the convention
in behalf of the business men. Mayor
Bemis proffered the welcome OF the
city, Governor Silas Holcomb perform
ed a similar duty on behalf of the state
The band played America" The con-
vention adjourned two hours for lunch
At the afternoon session, committees
were appointed, credentials examined
and the convention was regularly or
gained
The response to Governor Holcomb' $
welcoming address by l.. Bradford
Prince of New Mexico was a feature of
the closing afternoon session. The
speaker spoke eloquently of the di-
versity of the country which extended
from the level prairies to the foothills
of the mountains filled with their vast
mineral wealth.
Ex-Governor Prince asked his audi
ence to think of the gold miner of Col
orado, who had been made prosperous
by an act of congress and then of the
poor silver miner whose prosperity had
been taken away from him by the same
act. In conclusion he said: eve thank
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30
AMERICANS Welded IN LONDON
Miss Anna Roosevelt and Lieutenant
Commander w. =. Cowles.

Miss Anna Roosevelt and Lieutenant
Commander w. =. COwles.
London, Nov. 25.-Members of the
American colony, together with promi-
nent club men and representative soci-
ETY. women, will crowd the Episcopal
church of st. Andrews, Westminster,
at high noon today to witness the mar
riage of Miss Anna Roosevelt of New
York, sister of James r. Roosevelt
secretary of the United States embas-
sy and Lieutenant Commander w. S.
Cowles, United States naval attache at
the embassy. The bride, who is a sister
of Theodore Roosevelt, president of the
board of police commissioners of New
York city, has kept house for her broth
er since his appointment as secretary,
and by her charming personality has
made herself very popular, both among
resident Americans and in London So
ciety circles. She has a fortune in her
own right. The wedding will be shorn
of lavish display, while, at the same
time, the magnificent toilette of the
bride and the floral decorations of the
edifice will combine to make it a de-
cidedly pretty function.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30
THE SUGAR PLANTERS OF HAWAII
Their Arrival at san Francisco Ma
Shadow a War With the irusr.

Their Arrival AT san Francisco Ma
Shadow q War With the trust.
San Francisco, Nov. 24.-~. is stated
that the arrival here of five of the big
gest sugar planters of Hawaii fore
shadows big deal in sugar which MAJ
result in war with the sugar trust.
At the present time the sugar plant
ers of Hawaii are under contract to
deliver all their product to the trust,
the price paid is that quoted in New
York on the day the sugar arrives,
minus a of a cent per pound. 1t is
said that the sugar planters want this
accent commission abolished and are
prepared to fight to obtain their end.
Their contract with the trust has two
years more to run, but at the end of that
time if the trust does not come to terms
it is proposed to erect a refinery either
here or at Honolulu to be operated
against the trust.
1t is stated that John d. Rockefeller
of New York may be induced to side
with the sugar planters and put up
the money necessary to carry on the
sugar war.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-11-30
PosToFFICE REVENuIs INCREASE
The Free business Done by the Depart
ment for other branches.

The Free business Done by the Depart
ment for other branches.
Washington, Nov 24.-Postmaster
General Wilson has made his first an
nual report to the president.
The receipts of the postoffice depart
ment for the year ending June 80, 1895,
We're $76,171, 900, and the expenditures
$50, $780, 72.
1t is gratifying, says the report that
a large portion of the deficiency oc-
CURED in the first quarter and that
revenues are increasing with returning
prosperity
Mr.. Wilson estimates the revenue for
the year ending June 80, 1895, at $780,
793, 120, and the expenditures at $94,S17.-
300, the difference to be made up by
congressional appropriations.
Speaking of the deficiency Mr.. Wilson
says: THE regular annual deficiency
in the revenues of the postal service,
emphasized as it appears to be by the
unusual amount of the deficiencies for
the past two years, may call forth COM
ment from those who believe the post
office department should be self-sustain-
ing. But it should be remembered that
the free business done by this depart
ment for other branches and depart
ments of the government, If paid for at
regular or cost rates, would more than
wipe out its deficiencies"
The postmaster general refers to the
growth of the free delivery service and
says:
Il believe it 10 good policy for con-
gress and for this department to foster
the extension of this service by ju-
dicious appropriations and judicious ad-
ministration."
Concerning the abuses of second class
mail matter, Mr.. Wilson says: Il can
add little to the reasons given by Post
master General Bissell and Postmaster
General Wannamaker for amendments
to the law as to second class matter i'm
peratively needed to save the postal
service from enormous abuses and con-
sequent enormous loss of revenues,
which no regulations of the department
nor watchfulness of it's officers can
guard against. respectfully and earn
estly recommend to congress a careful
scrutiny into this abuse and such rem
edial legislation as shall be necessary
and effective for it's correction"
Upon another feature of second class
matter. the postmaster general says:
1.-THE volume of second class matter
passing through the mails increases
rapidly and has reached such proper
lions as to seriously retard the diStrib-
ution of mails in the larger postofices
and railroad postoffices. The depart
ment, through It's local reports, has
repeatedly urged publishers to separate
their publications by states and routes,
where the quantity for any one state
or territory is sufficient to justify 1t,
before sending them to the mailing Of
fees. and has endeavored to show them
that their own interests would he sub
served thereby"
Postmaster General Wilson says the
civil service rules should be extended