The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-06

Notwithstanding his extreme penurious-
ness, he did not hesitate to spend money
freely for his own enjoyment. He kept
yacht, fast horses, and dogs, and
was q generous liver. These char
acteristics brought him into collision
with his partners and he received their
remonstrances in anything but a friendly
spirit. The breach thus formed was con
tinually widening until, four years ago, on
the occasion of the annual settlement,
there was an open rupture, caused by
demand that Orvile should change his
course or leave the firm. This was set
tied, however, at the time, but without
producing any alteration in the relations of
the members of the concern. Orville
constantly grew more insolent and indie
pendent, and, finally, about four weeks
ago, forbearance ceased to be virtue and
he was informed that his connection must
end without further delay. Heretofore
his uncles, presuming on their relationship,
had taken upon themselves the duty of
chiding him, which produced feeling Of
intense bitterness against them in his
breast, but now Dean added the weight Of
his outspoken determination to theirs
and Orville saw he must go. He made a
last week he went to Dean and, begging
his pardon for anything offensive he might
have said to him in the past, told him he
considered him his best friend and if he
wished to buy out his interest he might
have it at fair price but he would not
sell to his unces on any terms. Dean told
him to name his own price. He said he
would take 100000, but would require
that the papers should be drawn by his
own lawyers, Deau replied that he did
not care what lawyer drew up the papers,
so long as he was respectable; all he want
ed Was receipt for the money which he
would pay over. This was the understand
ing arrived at, and Orville went to Johu l.
Sutherland, SIS Wall street, his attorney
and employed him to draw up the papers,
Sutherland said, yesterday. they were al
ready. and were to be signed, by appoint
ment, at IL. The money consideration, al
in cash, had been provided, and happy
ending to the long continued troubles Of
the concern was promised.
The reporters, in a desire to obtain par
ticulars that would enable them to account
for the presence Of the pistols and knife
carried the news Of the terrible affair t,
the relatives, who nearly all resided out o
town, and who hurriedly came to the city
Mrs Jewett, aged IS years, mother of Or
vile, was informed of the tragedy while a
her nephew's, in Brooklyn, and immedi
ately went to the hospital where her sol
was dying, and as soon as he saw her bend
, ing over him, he breathed forth the word
God bless you"
t New York, AIril 6, A, M.-The Eve
, ming Post reporter visited Mr.. Dean, at hi
residence, to-day, but was unable to gal
any information about yesterdays expll
sion. Mr.. Dean is better, and talk
. clearly. Mrs. Dean knew nothing of tn
f alleged disagreements in the firm, but wa
confident the explosion was not an acciden
An intimate friend of Orville Jewett scout
the idea that he was insane Many an
conflicting theories are advanced, but u
! one explanation is generally accepted. Th
= funeral of Orville Jewett will occur Sul
= day, and the remains will be inferred
s Greenwood cemetery.
A night of Intense sorrow was passed
Il Geo. W. Jewett's mansion, Staten ISLAM
and Mrs. Jewett's cries were heard f;
=. beyond the house and grounds. There W;
# no more loving couple anywhere in II
o country than Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett; The
s were constantly seen together after
y return from business, and, after d bri
# visit to the lead works near his dwellin
one Of their constant pleasures was {
h afternoon ride over the hills.