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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
CHAT OF THE COUNCIL


Committees Advice.
The city council held its semi
monthly meeting last evening.
The mayor stated that he had been
informed BY the city attorney that
the act Of reconsideration Of the or
dinance granting the Burlington
railway privilege to construct o
track across Second avenue near
fwenty-third street at the last spe-
cial meeting was illegal, for the res
son thst the number OF aldermen
present at its passage were not on
hand st the time Of the reconsiders.
tion. He understood, however, that
the Tri-City Railway company and
the Burlington people hsd arrived at
an amicable I'D justment Of the track
controversy. Aid. Wheelan there
upon moved that the ordinance be
reconsidertd, and the motion was
carried IS to l-Keonedy. Tne or
dinsuce Was then referred TO the
street and alley committee on mo-
tion Of Aid. Maucker.
Aid. WheeIan. chsirrnan al the
polio. committee, reported on the
petition of c. f. Wivill with refer
ence to the McCsffrey rendering es.
tab.;ehment, TO require McCaffrey to
properly enclose his place and regu-
late it in more slightly manner,
and be required to take QUA license.
Aid. johnson wanted to know il the
city could collect license money from
u business carried on outside its lur.
isdic.ion. The mayor said the mu.
nicipal powers in relation TO the
pubic health extended mile beyond
Tvs jurisdiction, but as to the collection
Of license he could not state. City
Attorney Marshall held the city
could not impose license on an il.
stitution outside its jurisdiction
The report was adopted.
Aid. Wheeian also reported on the
Salvation army barracks question
in effect that while 1t could not b,
termed a public nuisance i. might b,
held to be q private one. He sale
the police committee had made sug
gesiions to the Army officers abou
the sdvisability OF selecting smother
location which he believed would b:
followed cut. the report wa
adopted
A commune alton from Mrs. l.. NJ
H.uer, OF Davenport, was read b.
The clerk. Mrs. Hauer, who is 6.
years old, says she was seriously in
jared by being struck by a falling
tree on Fifth avenue and Twenty
third street. Sept. &c last; and ga :
she was laid up for several weeks y,
result Of the accident. She ask
$500 from the city. She Is rep, G
scented by Heinz & Fisher, attorneys
o! Daven ,.ort. The petition was re
!er:ed to the claims committee an
city attorney.
Aid. johnson said he had learne,
OF instances where the hsckmen ha,
overcharged passengers. He believes
this practice ought to stopped, a.,
the violators Of the city ordinance
which fixes the fare 81 IS cents, pun
ished. Mayor Medill said he woult
investigate the msit,r.
After tie council had voted to re
pair the city attorneys typewriter
Aid. Kennedy arose and remarket
that as long as the aldermen were OF
the fixing question. it would be vel
10 'buy nickels worth OF kerosen
and oil Up the council chamber time
piece" The clock was not in run
ming order last night. Sergean
Archer, who lie winder eytrsordinar,
of the clock. said the spring Wa
frozen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
FOR Nnilorsn

the best cough and cold remedy ever
discovered is DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. 1t is pleasant to take and
perfectly harmless. One dose at bed
time stops the cough all night. 1, is
guaranteed to cure Group and whoop-
ing cough. e5 cents at all drug
QistR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
SAYS BENOTIS INNOCENT.
Mrs. Beh rsus' Last Declaration ~ to Her
Accused Accomplish.

Mrs. Befrsus' Last Declaration - to Her
Accused Accomplish.
The Davenport Leader is informed
that just before Der departure for the
Anamosa peni.entiary Saturday af-
ternoon Mrs. Christine Behrens made
a statement in which she declared
thas Henry Bendt, of this city, had
nothing whatever to do with the
crime OF which she was convicted,
and fer which she had to suffer. I,
looks, therefore. as il she might be
brought back to Davenport to testify
for the defense in the Forthcoming
trial Of Henry Bendt. indicted as an
accomplice in tce murder Of Claus
b. hrens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
For t-oarsenes-.

Benjamin Ingerson. Of Hutton.
Ind, says be had not spoken above a
whisper for months. and one bottle
OF Foiey's Honey and Tar restored
his voice. II is used very largely by
speakers and singers. Fer sale BY T.
II. Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
A HJuis Cbrisrn,a- Clst,

Nothing more useful than a sew
ing machine. We have every kind
INSIDE. Price $40 and up, at Rich
ter's. 2,9 West Second street. Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
Lung Irritation

Is the forerurncr to consumption.
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey will cure
it, and give such strength TO the
lungs that cough or cold will not
settle there. 25 cents at all good
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
Thousands are suffering excruc;..

ing misery from that plague Of the
night. itching piles. and say nothir g
abou, il through q sense Of delicacy.
All such will find instant relief in
the use Of Doan's Ointment. 1t
never fails. Sold BY Marshall g.
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
fnr kidn y rruuriA

There is nothing better thsn Foley's
Kidney Cure. Everyone who tries it
will agree to this. For sale by T. II.
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
UsefoI Cbristmss Offs

A pretty fur article, collarette, boa,
muff. glove. cap, robe or rug. q,
Rjchter's, 2l9 West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
MCCABE'
CHRISTMAS WEEK
At Last is Here.

We strike plan MCabes
glad Christmas toward making
the whole world nice Christ
cust
Beginning Monday morning
what he Neither
first days presents More o all
them along We
provided telegraph wires
ordering
biggest Ourtusa
month We have all
mouth and this
Undue shall offer will
splendid helm
We them ohs
here sweek:
Books, Dolls, Toys Etc.
and beat and price books from whatever
item this would
well the dollar
btons not
anywhere else and always Christmas besides.
NC CABE Bros.
1890 1922. 1924. 1925 and 1928 Second Avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
FLAMES HAVING PLAY.
Fire Raging in Silvis Bros. Coal
Mines at Carbon
Cliff.
STARTED IN AIR SHAFT SUNDAY

Msy Csrss Considerable Trouble ~ Uu-
der sich Circumstances Il 10 DIM
crls to Overcome-A 10 Year Siege IN
Oae Instance Without Sacctss-Axtempts
TO Smother It Dat.
Fire has been raging since Sunday
in Silvis Bros. coal mine at Carbon
Cliff. The flames started in the air
shaft, which was consumed, End
from thence were communicated to
the interior OF the mine The FIRE
has since been gradually eating its
way through the portion of the mine
that is being actively operated, hav-
ing already entailed loss Of several
hundred dollars. The mine has been
Closed and every air vent closed in
hopes Of smothering out the flames,
and at noon today Ship Silvis
learned. on telephoning the Cliff, that
tho fire had not gained any alarming
Roadway as yet. although il was still
burning and spreading. 1t is feared
it will be necessary to shut the mine
up fox sn indefinite period, and in
such an event. 20. men will be
thrown out Of employment and con-
siderable loss entailed to the opera
tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-21
Has Been 4 fire Before.

The same mine has been afire be
fore. Ten yeas ago blaze was
started and for three years the minis
was shut up for long periods Of time
in hopes of smotherirg the FIRE. bu,
it has never ceased to burn. and that
sams fire was still burning when the
other broke cut. So that the ex-
perience is not sn unusual one alto.
gether. and the proprietors hope
they will succeed in getting the fire
under control, q. least in o short
time, SO that operations may be re-.
snmed. But all that depends On the
effect Of the smothering process now
being ATTEMPTED.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
C0LUSA FIRM ROBBED.
its Safe Looted by an Empfoye, Who
Fees With the Cash to San
francesca

COLUSA, CAL. May 10.-Otto Mogk. the
trusted employe and bookkeeper of Peart
& Craig, one of Colusa's leading merchan.
disc houses, has absconded with nearly
$1,000 in cash.
Mr.. Peart and Mogk worked late Satur.
day night, and when ready 10 close the
store Mr.. Pealt handed Mogk the keys,
telling him to put away the books and lock
the safe. This Mogk pretended to do. He
put the books into the safe, but failed 10
lock the inside doors. Then he turned
the com binaiion and returned the keys to
Mr. Peart.
After they had left Mogk returned to
the store, threw off the com bination,
opened the inside door, which he had pur-
posely lett unlocked. and took from the
safe 1860 35, all the money it contained.
He then went to livery able, where he
hired team and driver to take him to
Marysville, saving that he was called sud-
denly 10 San Francisco and would return
in day or two. When they got to Marys-
vile he purchased ticket for San Fran
cisco and boarded train.
Although young Mogk has always been
considered quite sporty he was believed
to be honest. He has been in the emplo
OF Peart d Craig for about two years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
man Pemberton of Arizona and are leased
nv WinshID
DENVER SMITH FIGHTS FOUL.
Butts a Tooth From choynskI's Mouth and
is Promptly Disqualified by the
Referee

NEW YORK, n. Y. May 10.-"Denver"
Ed Smith was disqualified in the fourth
round by Referee Roche at the Broadway
Athletic Club tonight for butting Joe
Choynski in the mouth. Joe lost tooth
thereby. but won the purse money, about
$4,000, and the admiration of the spectators
for his clever and clean maneuver.ng.
From his appearance when he was
stopped Smiths adherents were not filled
with the confidence which was held by
the admirers of Choynski. The Denver
man was fabby and seemed in need OF
several weeks more training although he
assured everybody who questioned MIN
that be had never stepped into ring
more mt.
Profting by experience in his fight with
Maher, ChoynskI, realizing that ne hao
slugeer pure and simple TO deal With, oe-
cided to fight Smith at long range, thereby
permitting himself to wait for an opening
for final punch. Joe quickly convinced
the 300 spectators that he was omlth
master in science, ring tactics ana genera
knowledge of pugilism. The Denver hght-
er's methods from the very outset were
limited TO dangerous swings with MS
right for the Jaw and hook blows at close
quarters with his left.
Choynski with good judgment and
most skillful control of his hands, avoloeo
nearly all of Smiths blows or broke their
force so that they were practica lily harm
less, and then, when openings came, he
deity shot his gloved fists to vital spots
until Denver" Smith was covered with
blood and a good imitation OF punching
bag.
The referees decision came when he
was convinced that it was Smiths intent
to violate the Queensberry rules, and his
ruling was received with universal COM
mendauon, cheers for Choynski and boots
and Kisses for Smith until he disappeared
in the dressIng-room.
When Choynski left the ring "Parson"
Davies, his manager, declared that be
would back him for $4,000 against Fitz-
simmons in limited-rou bout or to a
finish, the winner to take all. Davies has
already posted $1,000 with Al Smith to
bind this match, and says he will put up
$4,000 more inside of forty-eight hours if
Fitzsim ID ons will accept the challege.
The betting was in Choynskis favor
about 100 to so. The Californian mad
trained faithfully at Newdorp. S. l., in
company with Sharkey, and when he
came to the clubhouse his condition was
well-nigh perfect.
When Corbett, accompanied by Al
Smith, appeared there was a hearty
round of applause. Corbett, logged in
the height of fashion, bowed in response
ana took seat close to the ring.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
LOS ARGEkES-SAN DIEGO RELAY
Fast Time Made by Southern California
Wheeimen IN Race Against
Time

SAN DIEGO. CAL, May 10-The fourth
annual bicycle relay race against time
over course 191 miles long between Los
Angeles and this city via Riverside and
Perris was ridden to-day in IL hours and
25 minutes, five minutes ahead OF schedule
time and breaking ali previous records by
forty-one minutes. Over 100 riders and
trailers from the various towns and cities
along the route participated in the race,
which was exciting from start to finish.
The final relay was ridden by Alderman
L. A. Blochman of this city, who dashed
up in front of the Sun Office with Mayor
Snyder's message to Mayor Reed al 1855
O'Clock. As he fell exhausted from his
wheel he was Justify cheered by 500 people
who had gathered to see the finish.
The promoters of the race were James
Patterson of Perris and l. S. Logan of
Riverside. The fastest time was made by
Scott between Perris and Elsinore, dis
tance of 10X miles, covered in 3S minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
HERMANN SONS At WOODLAND.
Nineteenth Annual Session of the Grand
Lodge Assemblies at New Armoy
HoU

WOODLAND. CAL, May 1O.-The nine
teenth annual session of the Grand Lodge
of Hermann Sons assem- bIed at New
Armory Hall this morning at 9 o'clock.
The hall had been previously decorated,
and presented a very attractive appear
ance. Owing to the unavoidable absence
of Grand President J. c. Krem pie of Los
Angeles, Vice President P w. Lueddeke
OF Oakland called the convention to order.
All the delegates from the various lodges
throughout the State were present, with
the exception of the representation from
Fresno.
After the appointment of com mittees
on credentials, bylaws and constitution,
appeals and grievances and state OF the
order, the reports of the grand officers
were read and referred to the proper COM
mittee. They show present mem ber-
ship of 1775 and sister lodge of 1877
mem bers. The Grand Lodge has treas
ur- fund of $62,923 %, an increase Of
S344O 80 over last year. and the sister
lodge a treasury of S 81 Sc, an increase
of SIS As. The Grand Lodge has paid out
S12, 2S2 80 for sick benefits and $2s61 for
death benefits. The sister lodge has paid
out $5OS for sick benefits and $3.50 for
death benefits.
A number of amendments to the con-
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
CALIFohkIA SUITS DECIDED.
Several Gases Disposed Of by the United
states Supreme Court.

SeveraI Cases Disposed of by the United
states Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10.-In the
Levy case the Supreme Court to-day sus-
tanned the Supreme Court of California.
This was the suit involving the estate of
Maurice Hoefich before Judge Coffee.
In the Garcelon will case and Bowdoin
College, General Hubbard of New York
moved to-day to dismiss the appeal on this
ground of non- citizenship.
An i'm portant opinion was delivered by
the court through Justice Brewer, viz.
That in mining cases, where a tunnel To-
cation is made and work is done with
reasonable diligence, the locator lie entitled
to all the veins discovered in the tunnel,
and the title goes back to the commence
ment of the tunnel, and he holds the veins
without question as against the party who
locates after the commencement of said
tunnel.
The case of ''Nobby" Clarke attracted
considerable attention here. He was COM
mi.ted for contempt of California court.
A writ OF habeas corpus was sued out and
an appeal was taken to the United States
Supreme Court on the ground OF infringe
ment of personal rights. The California
court was sustained, and Clarke must
serve his sentence.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
WINsBIP's kAoIse STRING.
Ntne Speedy Trotters and PAGERS Shipped
TO the East.

Ntne Speedy Trotters and PAGERS Shipped
TO the East.
LOS ANGELES, CAL. May 10-Charles
A. Winship the Los Angeles turfman,
has shipped to the Eastern circuit a
string OF nine speedy animals. The palace
horsecar with its valuable freight started
East on the Santa Fe yesterday. It's first
stop will be made at Denver, where the
W bite car and the white sulkies will create
a sensation.
The string that is expected to add more
laurels to Southern California's s fame as a
breeding section includes: Ottinger,
2:091I; Agitator, holder of the world s
three year-old record, 2:08E; Gazelle,
2:1214, but can beat 2:10; Lady Wolstein,
2:15 but paced three miles last Thursday
on the Los Angeles track in 2:1OA, 2:13
and 2:1014; Hazel Mckinney, 2:l31a, a
four-year-old; Astu, 2:l6E; Beachwood,
2:15, leased of DR.. Kirk patrick; Iowa
Chief, 2:22. but has gone several seconds
faster Boidello, 2:16M, a green four-year-
old which has done better than 2:15. The
last mentioned two horses belong to Turf
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
SUNDRY CIVIL AMENDMEyTS.
Order of Business B~fore the House Until
Disposed Of.

Order of business B-fore the House Until
Disposed Of
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10.-Simp-
son made the point of no quorum imme-
diately after the reading of the journal in
the House to- day, but the Speaker counted
lS5 present.
The order reported by the Committee on
Rules provided for the consideration Of
amendments to the sundry civil bill until
finished, general debate to be limited to
TWO hours, and if not concluded al 5 P. M.
to-day a recess to be taken until noon to.
morrow, and from day to day until fin.
lshed.
After debating the oroer for half an
hour, during which the Republicans were
criticized by Bland for attempting to legis-
late without committees, it was adopted
by vote OF Ill 10 Is.
Simpson again made the point of no
quorum, and the Speaker counted 1856
preseni-more than quorum.
The House then in committee of the
who.e began consideration of the Senate
amend ments to the sundry civil bill. All
the amendments were non.concurred in
except that of the forest reservation.
Lacey (R.) of Iowa moved to concur in
that, but without disposing of the motion
the House took recess until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
STILL IN SAN JOSE'S JAIL.
Editor Miller of the California Worl0
Unable to Gire Bail

Editor Miller of the California World
Unable to Gire Bail.
SAN JOSE. CAL, May 10.-William
Miller. the editor and publisher of the
California Illustrated World of San Fran
cisco, was arraigned before Justice Her
rington at Santa Clara this morning on
the charge OF criminal libel preferred last
Saturday by Harry McClintock. HIS ex-
animation was set for May 10 at 10 A. N.
His bail, which had been set at $40, 900.
was red uced to $4,000 cash bail or SIC, 900
bail bond. Miller Is still in jail in oefauit
of BAIL He objects to the quarters given
him and wants 10 employ an officer to
keep him prisoner in hotel. but this
request has been denied.
The cause OF the com plant for libel was
an article published in the World on De-
Gem Der last rejecting on ex-Judge Rey-
nolds and Attorney G. D. Wright.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
WRITE HANTs TO KNOW.

Calls Upon the Secretary of War to Gtve
In form 0tton to Sum Pedro.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 10.-Sen
ator White to-day offered resolution,
which was agreed to, calling on the Sec
retary of War for report of the action
taken by him regarding the deep-wa
harbor in Southern c Californis. The reso-
luton is the result of rumors circulated
here for long time that scandal was to
be unearthed. 1t is said that Huntington
and other Southern Pacific magnates have
Improperly controlled the action OF the
Government officials in behalf of Santa
Monica, the rival of San Pedro for the
harbor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
TRAINS MEET NEAR NOvA1o.
Disastrous Wreck BARELY Acerted by an
EnQineer,s PrecaMfion.

Disastrous Wreck BARELY Acerted by an
Engineers Preca,stion.
PETALUMA, CAL. May 10-A train
load OF thankful passengers aiighted here
from the $50 o'clock northbound train
last evening. Owing to a mistake in
orders, made by some mploye of the San
Francisco and North Pacific Railroad,
they had almost been mixed up in q
wreck.
After leaving Novato, P. Hyde, the en-
gineer OF the northbound train, saw smoke
ahead on the single track. He stopped
his engine and sent tiagman to investi-
gate. The fagman stopped the GEerne-
vile picnic train of thirteen cars within a
short distance of the regular.
Conductor John Smith found a great
disparity in the orders of the two trains
and backed his into Novato, where the
picnic train passed in safety, to the great
relief Of many nervous passengers.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
On The Ball Held

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10.-Washington
13, Baltimore 5.
PITTSBURG, PA, May y10.-Pittspurg 4, Bos-
ton Il.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. May 10.-Cleveland 2,
Brooklyn 8.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1O.-Louisville 9,
New York 5.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 10.-Chicago 5, Gin
cinnati z.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May lost. Louis 1, Phila-
dalDhia IL
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
BIG CHlCA SENS ALTON.
Witness to DrotOnin1 accident Fail
Drdd From E1cttcmenf.

Witness to Drotonin1 accident Fails
Dead From Encttemenf.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 10.-There was q
big sensation here to- day which interested
over thousand persons and resulted in
the death of two people. Harry Flynn
was drowned in Lake Michigan and 1900
people saw him die and were unable to aid
him.
While great excitement prevailed Albert
Mattari, spectator, dropped dead. 1t is
supposed that heart disease was the cause
of the second death. At tirst it, was
thought that Mattari had committed sui
eide, but subsequent investigation showed
that this was not true.
Women screamed and men rushed to
and fro frantically, 1t is believed that
Mattari did not even know Flynn, but was
simply overcome by the excitement OF the
people about him.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
Pugs,sst Semichy R.la for TRIAL.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May 1O.-Matt Se-
michy, who is charged with having killed
Frank Manino, alias Kid Evans, during a
prize-fight couple of weeks ago. was this
afternoon held to answer to charge of
manslaughter in the Superior Court by
Justice Dwyer. Bail was fixed al $4,000.
The examination of Harvey Johnston,
referee, Lou howe. Tom Mesa, Tony
Flores and Charles PETROL, seconds in the
fight, has been set for May 20. They are
charged with promoting . prize-fght.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
Plenty of Rsosmue Prov idsd.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 1O.-As-
sistant Secretary of the Treasury Howell,
in charge of Customs matters, has been
making an examination OF the Senate
tariff bill to ascertain what income will
be given the Government He said to-
day there would be no trouble, as re-
ported, as it would provide sufficient
revenue. While the total revenue from
certain sched ules will be less than esti-
mated under the same schedule in the
House bill, the Government will have as
an offset $40, 10000 from duty on tea and
Sic, 900, 600 from the increased tax on beer.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
Carnival.

stitution were proposed. but they will not
mainder of the afternoon was occupied
with features under the head of good of
the order
Tonight the delegates attended n a
body an entertainment given under the
auspices OF the German Ladies Society,
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
them selves who made this wise selection


OF ruler.
The exercises will consist of corona
ton ceremony at Tennis PARK and a pa
rade immediately after through the prin-
cipal streets. From the number and char
acter of the entries the latter feature
promises to be both elegant and unique.
Although no prizes are to be awarded
there is great rivalry among the tots for
the honor Of having the most handsomely
flower r-bedecked equipage. Flowers have
never been more plentiful or beautiful
here and whole gardens are being reserved
for the occasion.
A ball at Germania Hall, managed and
participated in by the little folks, will end
the even tfnl days pleasures.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-11
Miss Helen OVertOn to
Reign During the
Fiesta.
All Preparations for the Gala
Day Are in the Hands
of Children.
Rivalry Between Little Tots in
DeVising Features for the
Floral Parade.

SANTA ROSA, CAL, May 10.-The orig.
inal date for the juvenile rose carnival
was May 80 Decoration day.. but in order
to avoid any conflict of cele lebrations the
carnival will be held on Saturday next,
The Queen of the Fiesta is Miss Helen
Overton, the fair daughter of John P.
Overton, cashier Of the savings bank of
Santa Rosa, and it was the young people