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Amendment 40 the constitution:
Notice ~ further given that at said general
electi n the folio wing proposition is to be
submitted to the people in pursuance OF the
requirements of Chapter lit OF he laws 0f
1895 which read as follows:
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-10-22

Chapter 1T laws OF 1856 An act to cub
NIT to the people an amendment to section
OF article L OF the constitution Of wisconsin
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whereas at the b.ennisl session Of the legis-
lature of this state for the year 1898 an
amendment to the constitution of this state
was proposed and agreed to by majority
OF the members elected to both houees which
proposed amendment was in the following
language:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
A City Of Bridges.

Few people realize that Chicago to-
day possesses more bridges in number
than any other city in America. Col
lectively they constitute a greater total
length in miles than any other system.
The extent of single span of one of
the swing bridges is greater than that
of any other bridge. Modern bridge con-
struction is embodied in and illustrated
with greater variety of perfected
mechanical devices in Chicago than is
the case in any other city in the world.
Standing ont like monuments erected
to engineering skill, to peoples enter
prise, and to mechanical perfection,
these bridges present a greater variety
of admirable features and are evidences
of better workmanship than can be
found in the best of all the cities in
either the old or the new world.
Chicago has IS bridges spanning the
river and it's branches at every point
where commerce and traffic demand a
passageway There are 3S systems OF
viaducts, which bespeak as many safe
guards for the people against the dan
gers of railroad transportation.
Represented among these 6S bridges
is to be found every description of swing
or drawbridge which the world possess
es today that is of practical value. They
constitute within a radius of few
miles q congeries Of mechanical devices
which captivate the spectator with theil
perfection and diversity of arrange
ments.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
THEY ACTED LIKE INDIANS.
Republicans Give Vent to Their JOY Over
the Etc ction.

Republicans Give Vent to Their JOY Over
the Election.
Republican enthusiasm over the
result of the election was uncorked
last night, Moline being the scene Of
the demonstration. in which great
mob of overbalanced adherents from
Rock Island joined. The factory
whistles of that city joined in a
chorus of shrieks- about o'clock,
which was continued without inter-
ruption for two hours, while Rock
Island took part in the pandemo-
mum that prevailed on the streets.
1t was the acme of confusion and
responsibility. 1t was an unspeak-
able din and the tin horn and human
lung we're the chief agencies brought
into play to insure the result. The
throng seemed to be satisfied with
no higher am bition than to act like
Indians. and the outcome was a roar
that has never been exceeded in
Rock Island county for the object
for which it was intended.
Next Saturday night Rock Island
will attempt to Guido its sister city
of Moline, and the man who makes
the most noise will be the hero of
the evening.
The tin industry is on the boom
already-in a horn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
American Matters and GibbOn.

Gibbon carefully studied for himself
the questions at issue in the American
war From Israel Mauduit, the agent
of Massachusetts Bay, and from Govern
or Hutchinson he gathered material for
forming an independent Judgment. II
Think he says, 81 have sucked them
very dry, and if my confidence was
equal to my eloquence, and my elo-
quence to my knowledge, perhaps l
might make no very intolerable speak
err" 1t is curious to note in his letters
the apathy of parliament on the subject.
''In this season and on America, he
writes in May, 1915, 1.-THE Archangel
Gabriel would not be heard" His own
opinion was, Oh several points, adverse
TO the policy of the government,
which, except on one occasion, he stead
lily supported. He was one of those in:
dolent men who attach themselves to
political leaders rather than to political
principles. For Lord North he felt a
warm affection, and throughout voted
with him. sometimes against his better
judgment.
His speech would probably have been
silver, his silence was certainly golden.
In 1878 he was appointed commission.
er of trade and plantations, with sal
airy of ESQ a year. Fox believed that
he had been bribed by Office and ex
pressed the belief in the lines:
King George, in a fright
Lest Gibbon should write
The story of England's disgrace,
Thought no way sure
His pen to secure
As to give the historian place.
Gibbon held the appointment till tn
abolition Of the Office in 17S2.-Nine
tenth Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
INVALID HANGS HIMSELF
Henry Grobmsnn Ends HIS Life In Q Gel
lar 81 Davenport.

Henry Grobnann Ends HIS Life In q Gel.
lar a. Davenport.
Henry Grobmann, Respondent over
illhealth, committed suicide at his
home, 1914 Franklin street, Daveu-
port. yesterday by hanging in the
cellar.
MIR. Grobmann lived with his son,
Hugo, and two daughters, Henrietta
and Amelia. the latter keeping house
for her father, while her sister
worked in cigar factory aud Hugo
went to school. Grobmann COM
planned of his condition to H. c.
Dittman, foreman of the Northwest
Davenport hose company, last Satur-
day, aud asked him to care for his
son, Hugo, in case anything hap.
pened him. This is the only sug.
gestive remark Grobmann made.
Grobmaun was left alone at home
yesterday morning, his housekeeper
having gone for visit to a neigh.
Dor. When Hugo returned from
school he found that the house was
locked up. He became alarmed and
with his sister. Henrietta, started q
search for their father. whose body
was soon found hanging on a rope in
the cellar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
CITY CHAT.

y
Cralle & Co.-reiiable livery.
The best broom-Lee's Little Gem.
Black and white bass, sun fish and
cat fish at H. Tremann's Sons.
Look at the want column aud see
what Reidy Bros. have to offer for
sale or rent.
When ordering carriages remem-
Der Cralle G. Co. Careful drivers and
moderate charges.
Don't fail to look at the want col
umn. See what Reidy Bros. have to
offer you in real estate.
Now that the election is over drop
in and see what Reidy Bros. are
offering fer eale in real estate.
The monthly meeting of the mis-
sionary guild of Trinity church will
be held tomorrow evening.
Campaign horns, yellow bunting.
ROSTERS, and everything that makes
a noise at Young & McCombs'.
Trinity church will be open from
10 a. m. to o. m. tomorrow to visi-
tors for the inspection of the Cable
memorial windows.
Rasmussen & Free are making
those minette photos which are SO
popular in large cities, for 50 cents
per dozen for a short time.
Don't miss the new descriptive
song, .sAll for the Love of a Girl"
and the fire dance with calcium
light effects at the theatre tonight.
Girls, don't forget that Rasmussen
& Free are making those popular
minette photos at so cents per dozen
for short time before the holidays.
Charles Wilson, colored man,
had his right leg blown off just be-
low the knee by the premature dis
charge of a cannon during a republic
can celebration at Port Byron, Tues
day night.
"Linwood," a military comedy
drama, was given by the Van Dyke &
Eaton company at Harper's theatre
last night. The usual big audience
attended the performance, which
was very good.
Contractor D. j. King, of the Rock
Island postollice building. stated this
morning that the building would be
entirely completed by the middle of
the month. Mr.. King leaves for
Omaha tonight.
The Anchor club gives a grand
masquerade ball at Armory hall to-
night. Assurances are given that a
large crowd will be in attendance,
and a good time for all. Masks can
be obtained at the hall.
Don't forget the reception at the
Central Presbyterian church Friday
evening, Nov. 6, from ) to 9. Ad-
mission 25 cents. including refresh
ments. Bowlby's Mandolin orches-
ira will add to the enjoyment of the
evening. All are cordially invited.
John Collum company have opened
retail department and saloon in
connection with their Wholesale
liquor house in the Industrial Home
building, Twentyfirst street and
Third avenue. 1t will be in charge
of John Flick, and all friends of both
he and the firm are invited to call,
and all will be made welcome.
John Day was sent to tn county in
Urinary today by Poe rmaster Lidders.
Day. who is man Of 80 years. sus-
tanned spinal injury in childhood
from which he has never fully re-
covered and with which he is now
suffering severely. He is homeless
and without friends and came to
Rock Island from South Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
Dissolution Notice.

On the 9th day Of October, 1896,
the firm of Studyvin & Martin, at
1880 Third avenue, was dissolved by
mutual consent, Martini assuming all
debts Of the firm, collecting and re-
ceiving all accounts and sums due or
owing the same, MIR. Martin conduct
ing the business in his own name
hereafter. JOHN MARTIN,
l.. NJ. STUDYvIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
AN ECHO OF HALLOWEEN
Professional Man victimized by Some Of
His Friends.

Halloween in Rock Island was ex-
ceedingly quietly celebrated. but q
joke which friends perpetrated on an
uptown professional man is too
good to 60 unnoticed.
The professional man is a frequent
visitor at Fifth ward home, where
the object of his admiration dwells.
Halloween night the professional
mans single was removed from its
customary hanging place and tackled
onto the front of the house where
his lady friend lives. His bicycle
was also removed to the same resi-
dence and chained aud locked to a
post and the KEY thrown away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05

Probably light rain or snow to.
night or Friday morning; clearing by
Friday night; slight changes in tenn.
perature. Today's temperature 80.
f. ]. WALx, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05

DR.. Rays Renovation is perfectly
safe. mild and yet certain in effect.
Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-05
Comes

A/ith q better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a copstipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need Of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used andgives most general satisfaction
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27

that his thoughts had taken a turn.
He tore splinter from one Of the bars.
thrust II between his teeth. and plunged
suddenly into what he wanted TO say.
You may not think so, Mary Ann" he
stammered. H'but this time I've kept
sober. The minute ! heard I couldn't
get back last night. knew what you'd
have to think. but there was no helpin'
II. They nabbed me on the jury In the
Matthews case: BILL Wilson hung us.
as he does every jury he's on, and they
kept us under lock and key till We de-
clared verdict. an hour ago. I'd "a
sent word. but nobody was coming this
way. l didn't worry; l knew you'd
look after them like you always have
done"
II thought-I thought-I'm sorry"
She paused. The look on her face was
one of mingled pleasure and contri-
ton.
''The Lord knows. you don't owe me
no apologies" he laughed, awkwardly
chewing the splinter. 1--WE made hog
of myself so many times hand running
that getting credit for extra time
once in awhile amt going to shatter
my reputation. It's wonder, though,
that l didn't 60 wrong yesterday: l
was in good hands. was with Fred
Bartlett and Jake Plain and they begun
as usual. l believe 1t was the last talk
you and me had about liquor that helped
me to hold out. You recollect me a-tell-
ing you that IL just had you for my
wife I'd never drink no more? Well, I
got to thinking of that and 1t struck
me I'd said something mighty foolish.
Because II a man can't keep from doing
of a thing for his wife's sake. surely he
could for q woman that would be his
wife If she could. The long and short
of 1t is. I'm going to give up drinking.
wife or no wife,
She put her apron to her eyes. His
face softered as he leaned over the
fence toward her.
Il didn't mean to make you cry. Mary
Ann" he added, gently. "or wouldn't
"a said it,"
Il wouldn't "a missed hearing 1t for
my right arm" she sobbed. I'm 60
ing In. l see Matt Digby out In her
yard. She'll have something to talk
about now"
Joel walked on to his house.
That night Joel Holtzclaw did a
thing he had not done since the death
Of his wife. He came over and stood
on the porch of Mary AIMS house,
and through the window watched her
moving about In the candle light with
in.
She had heard his step. and knew
that he was there, but she did NOT
speak to him. She was cold all over.
and her hands trembled over every
thing she touched. as she put things
In the room to rights. He raped Oh
the window.
when you get through in there
wish you'd come out here, Mary Ann"
he said. I've got something to say to
you
She glanced at him as he stood in
the light, but said nothing. She could
not have spoken then to save her life
She saw that he had shaved himself,
and put on his Sunday clothes. and she
knew, from the look Of determine
tion on his face. that his visit was to
be Il momentous one. She knew what
he had decided 20 say. and she loved
him the more for II. She would neve:
marry him with that promise hanging
over him. but she admired him more
than ever for boldly trying to win her
over every obstacle.
Go Be Concluded)
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27
CHASED BY MASKED MEN.
Seeks Escape by Leaving His Buggy. but
IsCaught, beaten and Robbed.

Is Caught. beaten and Robbed.
Charlottesville, Ind, Jan. 26-Dr.
Alonzo Brown attended a medical So
ciety meeting here last night, and about
midnight left in a buggy for his home
at Amo. Three miles west Of the city
he was halted by masked robbers and
ordered to dismount. but instead gave
his horse furious cut and started
down the road at a break-neck speed
The highwaymen, who were in light
blackboard that they had borrowed"
from neighboring farmer, gave chase
and there ensued highly exciting race
Coming within range. the bandits be-
gan firing and one bullet pierced the
crown OF the Doctors hat, but he only
crouched down in the buggy and urged
his horse the harder. After two-mile
run his horse was nearly tagged out.
and seeing Il capture a certainty DIR.
Brown abandoned the buggy and took
to the woods. He was soon overhauled.
however, and after being brutally beat
en- was relieved of his pocket-bo(k, con-
tanning Sis, and a valuable diamond
stud. His watch. with his name en-
graved thereon. was spared. DR.. Brown
reached home in dazed condition and
reported the outrage. but no arrests
have been made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27
RAIL ROAD NOTES.

Chauncey Hart, who was hurt some
weeks ago. while performing his duties
on the Delaware and Hudson railroad
has returned to work. MIR. Hart was
riding on the steps Of locomotive
when an express company's truck,
which was too close to the track in
jured his leg. The National Express
company paid Mr.. Hart $500 as 1t was
due to the negligence of one Of its EN-
ployes that the accident occurred.
In the very complete article on the
Delaware division Of the Erie. pub
lished In the Engineering News, Super
intendent Derr in an interview with the
writer Of the article said in speaking
Of the instruction to night signal men
in the towers: You must not go to
sleep and then wake up and see the
headlight Of a train standing at the
tower,you must first go down stairs and
nnd out what train 1t Is, wash your
hands and face. or do something to get
yourself fully awake before touching
the bell key, and you must not touch
the signal levers until you have proper
ly communicated with the signalman
ahead and been notified by him to send
the train on
The statement Of business of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company for
the month Of December and for the
twelve months ending Dec. 81. 1895.
follow. All lines east of Pittsburg and
Erie. month of December.
1895. Changes.
Gross earnings. IS. .639. .6O4 Inc. Sis6.sl5
Op. EXPENSES. 3,S39,ST Inc. a35,0S5
Net earnings. $1599.69S Inc. Sl0O,U9
For year ended Dec. 81:
Gross earnings. .$6i, ,67 us Inc. S5,92s S9i
Op. expenses. ~ 944, ,3S Inc. 4.5SI.565
Ne, earnings. SIS, ,6s2, ,S6s Inc. 81 3ie,3..s
All lines west Of Pittsburg and Erie
report for December: Gross earnings
increased $425.264; expenses increased
$2l2, ,90l; net earnings increased $2l2.-
362 For twelve months ending Dec. 81:
Gross earnings increased $4,59l .3l3; ex-
penses increased $1.s2l,S44: net earn
ings increased 81, 769,36
The appended figures show the Lack
awanna's gross, operating expenses
and net per train mile, as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27

The total imports Of tin plate from
Great Britain in 1895 were 222. y01 tons.
as compared with 226.s7S' tons in 1894,
and 255, 5S3 tons In 1893.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27

icUSc 10 ucV.
with excitement She did not look up
as he drew near, fearing to notice
something in his walk that would in
dicate that he was still under the in
fiuence Of drink. She did not look to-
wards him till she heard his voice at the
bars.
Il wish you would step down here,
Mary Ann" he called. II want to see
YOU
She nodded and went down toward
him. AS he stood there awaiting her,
his hat Off in Difference to her. and his
long hair brushed back from his brow.
she was glad that her house cut him off
from Matt Digby's view. Her heart
throbbed painfully as she thought that
1t would be only another embarrassing
confession Of weakness and shame for
the neglect of his children. But to her
surprise. as she drew near him his
glance met hers frankly and steadily,
and there were about him none Of the
signs of dissoluteness which ner sight
had grown keen to de,ect.
"Howdy do?" he said. Have YOU
been looking after them children
again?"
She nodded. unable to speak for a
moment.
II lowed you would" nc added and
she found her voice In the silence that
followed his words.
They are in there now, Joel" she said
They've had their supper and look
sleepy. l was just thinking they might
as we'll stay with us, but IL you want
'em. now you are at hume"
I'D hate to disappoint 'em," he an
swered. seeing that she was going no
further. They like over at your house
uncommon we'll II II hain't too much
trouble. let 'em stay tonight" Then a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27

President Gates. OF the Illinois Steel
company. which yesterday reopened its
works. closed recently for repairs. says:
I'VE start with large tonnage booked,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27

and with demand for rails good. Prices
OF Bessemer iron billets and rods are
$3.50 to 81 per ton higher than twenty
to thirty days ago, and the general pros
pect IL very favorable.
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ana with demand Tor rails good. Prices
OF Bessemer iron billets and rods are
$3.50 to 5? per ton higher than twenty
to thirty days ago. and the general pros
pect il very favorable.
-:-:-
The total merchandise and specie sent
out of the country to pay European
bills In the three years ending December
81. 1896. was $577. .S62 900, as compared
with $685.. $50. 900 In the three years end
ing December 81. 1892. The total mer-
chandise trade for the first period was
A,77O.010,043. as compared with $685.
0se,47S In the last period.
II
Engine No. 637 has just been over
hauled at Wilkes Barre shops Of the
Valley company and is painted with the
new aluminium paint Of the standard
color Of the Lehigh Valley cars and To-
cOmOtives. This engine will now go
into service on the Mountain Cut OF.
One of the Reading receivers is quoted
as saying that the Readings claim of 81
per cent. of the anthracite production
will be insisted upon, and that the COM
pany will not be a party to any agree
ment for the Improvement of the trade
which does not include this claim.
The Pittsburg American Manufac-
turer says. concerning the iron and steel
trade: THE opinion prevails that prices
have touched the lowest notch. and that
there will probably be general
Strengthening"
-:-.-
The Cleveland Iron Trade Review
says favorable signs are more numer-
Gus in the iron trade. and the past fort
night has put a better aspect on nearly
every department of the market.
-:-.-
The total number of immigrants ar
irving in this country last year was
324,545. as compared with 24S,9s3 in 1894.
In any estimate of the foreign trade
this item IL q most important one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27
PART I.


Every one in Cove valley, down il
;eorgia, considered Matt Digby a
neddler. Joel Holtzclaw disliked her
nore than any woman in the Cove
the would often stop him obtrusively
shen he passed her cottage, and ask
,fter the health of his children, and
Ugh, and say that 1t was such pity
heir mother had died when they were
o young and helpless.
But although Matt Digby was In
ler thirty-seventh year and was un-
narried. she had never thought of cap
uring Joel for herself.
The truth of the matter was that
datt Digby did not want Joel to
narry Mary Ann Hardiman. a pretty
pinster just her age ana her next door
eighbor. Matt liked Mary Ann as
gell as she liked any good-looking un.
narried woman. and she would have
sft her own work any day to help her
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The variation in these figures is sur
prisingly small considering everything.
The fiuctuation In the gross per freight
train mile is only 2l.3c. on seven years,
and the fluctuation in the train load is
only twenty-four tons.
H Il
The four Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western men at the Moses Taylor hos
pital. Brakeman Lawless, Fireman
Burkhardt. Brakeman Wardell and
Fireman Franz. are improving rapidly
under the care Of the excellent staff of
that institution.
\ \
Engineer William Long. who Is SER
iously i'll with the grip, was reported
as slightly improved yesterday.