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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

Bank which are Of much less value than the debts they
were pledged 20 secure The dividend will undoubtedly
be very small.
Edwin II. Sampson & Son, manufacturers o. leather
board ana dealers in Moit's patent rolled boari shoe
counters city. have failed Two or three months
ago, a patent suit verdict OF some SOL OO' was
rendered against them this verdict il said 10 nave
been Of leading causes Of the failure. The hrn
have Factories. the principal one being AT
shirley. Their Liabilities thought to be heavy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

TRIBUNE OFFICE, Dec. 23-l m.-The movement in
the barometer yesterday upward. Fair and clear
weather prevailed. The temperature ranged between
800 and 400 the average C35o, being l6o lower than
on the corresponding day last year and 3' lower than
Tuesday
FAR and partly cloudy weather. with slight changes in
temperature may be expected to-day in this city and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
4 THIEF SCARED BY 4 WOH4N

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 27.-Last evening
Mrs Wilson Waddlngham OF West Haven, discovered
package containing $3.50 In money received that
day had been abstracted from box I'm her bedroom.
She lighted the gar aud saw man IN the adjoining
She pIrzued MIN aud he druppe the money and jumped
down the stairway. Mrs Nudiingham pursued hin out
OF the house until he was lost IN the darkness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
SUIT FOR BREACH or CONTRACT

WuMNGTON Del, Dec 27.-Judge Bradford
I'm the United Circuit Court this afternoon decided
in favor OF the plaintiff the demurrer argued last
month in the case OF Anthony Reyboid aganGt tue New
Work AMI baltimore Trans pOrtatiOn Line The case ts
dockerd 10 come before Jury for trial tomorrow II Is
ma ton for breach VI contract involving damages laid
4 IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
KILLED BY 4 STREET CAR.

While crossing Fulton-st. at Ralph-ave..
Brooklyn, last evening, Samuel Smith age forty eight
81 30. 274 Howardsve, over by car No. ~ OF
9e fultonst. ine receiving fracture Of left
SIC tBt1rpal injuries fr0m which ho died shortly ate
yard st the Derand Street Hospital The cardrlver
papiel smith, was arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
1rOIDING ARRISr BY SUICIDE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.--The Chief of Po-
lice mas received hr following dispatch from the Chief
OF Police Of Trenton. y j. 1.-THE Rusk boys have been
IN our CITY We hun ed them 80 closely that they
drowned themselves in the canal here We have found
OF their bodies and expect to the other to-
night" Jacob aid William Rlsk were charged with
stabbug Policeman Jarvis On Christians night lnnlGung
wounds Whlch eI peCled U prOYe fALaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
A DECISION AGAINST A ROAD.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 27.-The case of the
CITY against the Atlantic and ST. Lawrence Railroad
Company argued before the Law Court last de-
cded to-day in -ayor OF the city. This was the case
where the railroad wished take up SlSSOOO III bonds
drawing per cent interest," but the city refused TO ac-
cept this. they having several years 10 rum ana the
money could not be invested adyanageously Otner
uiat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
BUSINESS FAILURES IN BOSTON

BosToN, Dec. 27.-William Henry Nichols,
stock operator of this city, has failed Ills liabilities
are said 70 DO about $4,000. OF which $4,000 due
the Pacific Bank siXty-seven thousand dollars
nominay secured to oe,tain creditors by railroad
telephone stocks and certificates Of depos the Pacific
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
CASHIER'S BODY FOUND.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 27.-The body of
CLauncey ". Hun. the missing cashier OF the Union
steamboat Company. ;ound IN the canal this morn
ing Whether he had committed suicide or was muir
dered Is not known HUFF has disappeared at intervals
Of six or years several times before, but has
always returned, aud up 10 week or 40 ago II was e1
r4cted mat would be The case this instance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
SUICIDE or 4 CATALRY SERGEANT.

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 27.-Sergeant Rufus
somerly Of the 6th Cavary committed suicide at Fort
Lowell this morning shooting himself with carbine in
the presence of his company. He was graduate OF
West Point and formerly al lieutenant IN the 6tn Cav
airy but compelled resign on account o. drunken
pess and misconduct suicide Is attributed TO drink
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
THE troop LIBEL CASE.

NEw-HAvEN, Conn, Dec. 27.-An appeal
has taken in the OF Alexander Troup editor
Tie NccHacen Union against ne register Publishing
Company. IN winch the jury gave verdict for the de
-udaui with costs. The ground OF the appeal is not
stated but is understood TO be misconduct the part
OF one or more OF the Jurymen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
LECTURE BY PROfESSOR PERRY

Professor A. /. Perry of Williams College,
lectured under the auspices or the Brooklyn Revenue
Reform Club In the Art Association Hall Last evening
upon The Protective System ana What sustains IT,"
Mr. Beechrr Introduced the speaker. saying that the
leading questions OF the day related better currency
and free trade, which must b. decided 10 accord
with the common sense Of a. people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
4 NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY

BosToN. Dec. 27.-The Dolbear Telephone
Company been organized and has acquired all the
patent, OF Professor A. E. Dolbear OF Tufts College
telephones and telephone apparatus. The following
named constitute the Board OF Directors L. b.
Phillips, Eu>tace G. Fiz, Augustus T. Martin Charles
Marsh, J. OTIS Wether5ee, william 4. Haskell. JOnn g..
Paige, Francis NJ. HONEY and Henry h. Motcah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
REPORT OF THE LAKE SHORE ROAD.

ALBANY, Dec. 27.-The Lake Shore ana
Michigan Southern Railway Company reports a. follows
to the Engineer for the year ended epemper 80
Passenger earnings, S4757.2l6 %; total earning
S17 40 90 -S total charges against 1iO4Gs 76.
note attached 10 the report states that the fc7u
~ the compauys fiscal year will snow surplus OF ABOUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
Run on 4 ROCHESTER, BANK.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Dec. 27.-There was
unite run on the Monroe County Savings Bank to-day
Persons Withdrawing deposits and the labor
inc class A good many are jepost!ug. The bank
have - 900 Withdrawn aud be better on AID that
amount II has Invested Ia Government securities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
THE STEAMSHIP ENTERPRISE.

NORFOLK, Dec 27.-Tbe United States steamer
Enterprise Commander A. s. Barker, sailed this morn
ing FOR the Cape de Verde Islands and the China station
by vay OF Cape Town The Enterprise has an OUTFIT OF
lie apparatus necessary for scientific cruise aud Will
take dsep-sea sounding every hundred miles from the
limited states 70 APE Town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
THREE YOUNG MEN BURNED TO DElTH

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. pa dwelliug-hOuse
near Corvallis Benton County destroyed by fire
Monday nix 1t. Two Young men burned to a crisp,
and n third WAS fatally injured Tney wont to bed
drunk. leaving large fire which communicated to the
building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

CHARLOTTE n. c.. Dec. 21.-Last night n
train passing the Cstawba River Bridge ten miles
west OF here on the Air Line road of the track and
knocked the end OF the trse down. prccipltdtug
eight box cars To the ground distance OF about forty
feet one cmplOye was slightly hurL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

MIR. VANDERBILTS ALLEGED PURCHASE.
At the Office of J. 5 Kennedy & Co., fiscal
agents Of The Canada Pacific Railway Company, It was
stated Yesterday that the firm had knowledge OF the
reported purchase OF an interest in the company by
William IL Vanderbilt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
adicntlons nor to.fnY
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

diagram 'ho-'tbe bsrometea variations BY
ppeRdc in
Peeedng midnight
y Ia mercury during
20. rIAions in tsmgeaafe Indicated Had
nuts Pharmacy, - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
NICKEL FORKS To SUSPEND.

CAMDEN, n. j., Dec. 27.-The extensive
nickel works Of Joseph Wharton In North Camden, are
IN suspend operations the first Of the year II Ia said
that Is inability tocompeIe with foreign manu-
fag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
CANADIAN PACIFIC AFFAIRS.

MONTREAL, Dec. 27.-The land grant bonds
of TIE canadian Pacific Railway have been all SOFA ~
the Bank OF Montreal and the account has been closed
The Canadian Paciuc Railway Company Will ISSUE
stocL for S7J.OOO,OOO Oh European and American mar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
REPORT OF F1LCRE DENIED.

Boston, Dec. PA half-dozen diamond
dealers of this city seen this evening In relation to
the report tel-graphed ON NewYOrk that large fail
,ra nj occurred in their trade IN Boston. They were
unanimous in asserting that there could be no fouuda
the IunOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

other works IL 20 he the head OF the American Unver
recently chartered aud 10 be established IN Boston,
10 l. bc pathological institution, department. the
medical. to be opened In Apr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

Colgate Il Co.'S CASHMERE BOUQUET TOILET SOP.-rh
novelty exceptional Oi It's perfume tho
peculiar 4sCnatOHs OF this luEurlDl, article.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

game fab from the state. The Commissioners 1--WE
DO not propose allow the citizens Of other states To
participate IN renping the crop have projected aud
cultivated, but demand that IL be consumed our own
auu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
HARRIED.

The attention Of families called the superior
ity Bulnetts FlayCring Extracts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

BLISS BENEDICT-At Arlington, Riverside, Cal, on
Lille daUghte- Of James H. Benedict esq, Of Riverside,
lnL4CrLE Of New. lurk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
ARRIVAL OF THE BOLIVIA.

The steamship Bolivia arrived in this port
d al early hour Ills morning from Glasgow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
THE WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-6p. m.-The barOm-
'tcr lowest In the Mississippi Valley and highest IN the
Upper Missouri Valley Fair weather continues In the
southern ana Middle States, with slightly colder moth
- west winds Parity cloudy weather and occasional
hsh snow are reported from the Lake region and New
England with northwest to southwest winds and slightly
colder weather in New England and in the Upper Lake
region Fair weather continues In the Northwest with
colder weather in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Iowa
gh snow Is reported in Indian Territory and Colorado
with northery winds
Indications ror to-f1y
fair weather Is indicated FOR England and north
er portions OF the Middle Atlantic states Thursday,
uul slght change In temperature. Partly cloudy and
cona{ weather ia Indicated for the southern portions Of
Valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28
A PHYSIOLOGICAL COLLEGE.

BosToS, Dec. 27.-Dr. Joseph Rhodes
buchanan author Of sv-tAro Of Anthropology and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-28

We Challenge the World produce silver polish ike
ELECTRO 9LICOS Caution. the genuine has yellow label
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
THE DAYS NEWS.
FOREIGN.
Sentenced to Death.
Barney Sullivan, the Actor, a
Candidate for Parliament.
Arab to be Defended, Pro-
vided, &c.
The Prussian Diet Carried by
the Progressionist and
Secessionist Groupes.

LONDON, Oct. 19.-Barry Sullivan, the
actor, has consented to be nominated for
parliament for an Irish constituency on
home rule principles.
DUBLIN, Oct. 19.-Hugh O'Donnel, M.
P, writes that though he is determined to
support the conference programme, he can
not Join the counsel, which, he says, is so
constituted that if only a small number of
county delegates are sufficiently flexible,
its whole control will be in the hands Of
the sixteen nominees of the Irish parlia-
mentary party.
CAIRO. Oct. 19.-The crisis is ended.
The Egyptian misistry will allow Broadley,
Eve and Napier to defend Arab provided
witnesses undergo parliamentary examina-
ton.
TRIESTE, Oct 19.-Overdank, the man
arrested some time since while manufac-
turing bombs, has been sentenced to
death.
BERLIN. Oct. 19.-The preliminary cleo
ton for members of the Prussian diet re-
suited as far as estimated in the choice OF
1900 electors belonging to the progres-
sionist and secessionist groups against 750
conservatives and anti-progressionists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
THE JENNETTE INQUIRY.

WASHINGTON, Oct 19.-In the Jeanette
board of enquiry Lieut.. Daenhouer was
recalled and was asked the following ques-
tons: Do you know of anything in the
management of the jeanette which subse-
quent experience proved prejudicial and
which could have been avoided. His re-
ply was
1t is question of judgment which is
called for by court, and when l embarked
on the expedition 1 was to abide
Oy the judgment of the com
mander, and do not wish
70 oppose my judgment to that of the
commander or others unless it is absolutely
required of me. The court room was then
cleared for consultation After half an
hour the doors were opened and witnesses
were asked: Are there any material facts
ABOUT the management of the Jeanette
coming within your own knowledge which
you have not stated2" Answer mo, sir. y
Oanned goods were generally bad, and
were destroyed from time to time.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
A raIGHrFULLY FATAL FIGHT.

KNOXVILLE, Oct. 19.-This morning
Gen Joseph A. Mabry, Sr., Joseph A.
Mabry, Jr., and Major Thomas O'Connor
all fell in conflict. Two other parties
were wounded 1t was old grudges. Yes
terday, at the races, Mabry threatened
OConnor, but the latter thrust him off by
saying it was no place for fight and he
was unarmed. This morning MabIy sent
O'ConnOr word he would kill him on sight.
At 10 o'clock Mabry was going down Gay
street opposite the bank, of which O'Con-
nor Is president. O'Connor stepped to the
middle of the street, fired two shots in
rapid succession. Both took effect Gen.
Mabry falling dead. OConnor turned.
seized another gun, and seeing Mabry Jr.
coming radinly toward him with pistol in
hand, fired. At the same instant Mabry
fired his pistol and both men fell dead.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
LABOR TROUBLE.

PITTsBURGH, Oct 19.-In compliance
with the request of five pits, President
Jones of the coal miners association has
called convention of miners of the Pitts
LD,urgh district for Friday, October, 81, for
The purpose of demanding the restoration
o1 the four cents rate for mining on
November 8. The present rate is
three cents and a half, and was the
out come of the late strike, which failed
after four months of idleness The miners
new believed that the demand for coal will
De so heavy that the operators will re com.
PEELED to grant the increase.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
RECKLESS COW BOYS ON A RAMPAGE.

DENVER Oct. 1s.-The Republicans
West Las Animas special says: This
morning as express train No 6, which was
attached to a special car containing As
sistant General Superintendent Mellen, of
the A., T. & S. F. road and party of
friends arrived at Lakin, Kansas, a party
of fifteen drunken COW boys, led by A. F.
Mead, discharged telegraph operator, be-
gan shooting through the car windows,
breaking eight in one car, seventeen in a
sleeper and five in special car. By ~
ing down on the floor the passengers es-
capped The sheriff with posse of 100
citizens from Dodge City succeeded in
capturing Mead and two of the COW boys.
The posse is now in close pursuit of the
others
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
THE ST. LUoIs SENSATION.
cockerlll Bound Over in $40, 600 Bonds,

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 1S.-This evening Ed
Dierkes, prosecuting attorney of the court
of criminal correction, issued a warrant for
Col. Jno. w. Cockerill, charging him with
murder in he second degree. CockerilI, in
charge of an officer, at once repaired to the
Judges private Office, where friends offered
bonds for his release. Judge Cady named
$4,000 as amount of bail, whereup0n
Joseph B. Mccullough, of the Globe Dena0-
crat, and Geo. D. Capin, a well known in
surance agent, signed the bond and Cocker
i'll was released to appear for examination
November I'd. After receiving the conCrat-
ulations of his friends present, CockeriJl
visited his room where he received numer-
Gus callers. After the bond was executed
several other well known gentlemen signed
the same 1t is understood that Cockerill
will leave the city tomorrow for visit to
friends in Ohio.
The committee appointed to meet to-
night completed arrangements for the ben
eft rendered by John Mccullough. This
will be a matinee at the Olympic theatre
next Thursday, when Julius Caesar will be
played. Seats will be sold at auction
John Mccullough subscribed $1,000 in
money to fund to lift the mortgage on
Slayback's house. in addition to the bene
fit rendered. A committee of prominent
members of the Merchants Exchange has
been appointed to solicit further contribu-
tions
RELIEF FOR COLONEL sLAYBACK's FAMILY
A BENEFIT BY JOHN NC CULLOUGH.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 18.-At meeting held
at the Merchants Exchange this afternoon
to consider measures for the relief of the
family of Col. Slayback, between 50, 900
and sc. 600 were subscribed to aid lifting a
mortgage of $4,000 on the family resi-
d9nce The remainder will be promptly
raised Among the persons present were
John Mccullough, the actor, an old and
warm friend of Cockerill, who deeply sym
pathizes with them. AS an evidence of
his desire to be of service to the family, he
offered to give benefit for the widow of
Col. Slayback, which was favorably re-
ceived. A committee was appointed to
make arrangements for choice of seats, to
be sold on Change. 1t is expected large
sum will be raised in this way.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
st. Louis Market.
Sr- Looms. Octoher 19.

ST. LOUIS. October 49,
WHEAT-Opened better; No red steady, 95 to
952f cash; 949s Oct; 9514 Nov; 81 Dec; 945s year;
9STs May.
CORN-Higher; 6615@6715 cash; 670674s October;
605s November; So December; 45S year; 50B bid
January; 524 May.
OATS-Higher: 881a cash; aaS Oct; 321a Nov;
33% Dec 351a May.
RYE-DuI; 561s bid.
BARLEY-650G90.
EGtG-1SId6D19
WHISkEY-S1 II.
PORK-Dul and lower: S22 25.
BACON-LoweT; shoulders, II 90; sides 16 00@
II 1875.
LARD-Quiet; - 6215.
STOCK.
HOGs-Receipts 600; weak; teuding lower; light
shipping Z O0017 30; mixed packing 2007 50;
butchers to extra 7601g7 80.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
STOCKS.
STOCKS


CHICAGO, Oct, 19
On Change to-day the receipts of grain was very
meag-e, shipments heavier; at IL O'Clock wheat q
as lower lower; 160e1 higher; oats e lower
as hi@hsr; pork steacy. soc lower, latter Oct
lard 2L40gl0 lower
STOCK.
HOGS-Receipts 10000; light 25617 90; mixed
packing E 250b7 IS; heavy 10QpS 80.
AfTLE-BeeeiptsS $500; good to choice shipping
251D6 90: common to fair, 000b5 90; butchers, 2
25d13 50; stockers and feeders, 1904 35; Texans
3 1904 Is.
GRAIN.
WHEAT-Strong and higher; regular 95A Octo-
Der; 97 ss November; 9S1S year; spring 95A.
CORN-Firm end higher 6S%, cash 6S Nov.
year eSls.
OATS-Firm and higher; 351lcash; 341a Novem-
Der: 80 3 year.
RYE-6O.
BARLEY-S4
WHISkEY-I 49,
PORK-Irreguiar and higher; S23 80 cash
$50 IS November; S19 20 January; S19 SIS Feb.
LARD-Sronger and higher; SRA cash; S12 05
Nov; S11 25 January and February.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
ODD FELLOWS AT CEDAR RAPIDS.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Oct 1S.-The Grand
Lodge l. o. o. F. began its annual session
to-day with 100 representatives in attend
ance, The report of Grand Master Whip
pie showed twenty eight new lodges insti-
tuted during the year. The Order is in
fine condition, having membership of
0,000 in the state Among other works
of charity the Order has contributed 1885
for the relief of the tornado sufferers at
Grinnell and Malcolm.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
SMALL Pox IN AURORA.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. 18.-Small- -pox
is again reported in Aurora, Kane county.
The case was contracted in Chicago. The
proper measurers have been taken to pre-
vent the spread of the disease The state
board of health again argues upon the 10
cal health authorities and codnty commits
sioners the necessity of securing the vac
cination of all unprotected individuals be
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
AGENTLEmAN A ALWAYS PAYS HIS DEBTS.

WASHINGTON, Oct 19.-The Secretary
of War has submitted to the Judge Advo-
cate General for opinion, the question
whether persistent refusal on the part of
an officer in the army to pay just debts
does not make him liable to trial by court
martial, upon charges of conduct unbe-
coming an officer and gentleman.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
HIGHER WAGES.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-It has been report
ed that the Amalgamated Iron and Steel
Association of this district, including Mil
waukee, Joliet and Chicago had agreed on
higher schedule of wages; in fact they
agreed on lower scale for the coming
year, and will submit it to manufacturers
this afternOOn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19

fore the weather grows colder.
The sheriff of Monroe county reports
that acting under the instructions of the
state board, the infected places in that
county have been duly quarantined. No
in charge is confident of no fnrther spread
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
THE SONS OF VETERANS.

PITTSBURGH, Penn, Oct. 19.-The ma
tional convention of the Sons of Veterans
continued in session to-day, and viii prob
ably conclude its business this evening.
The next convention will be held in New
York CITY Officers were elected
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
AREPORTED TRAGEDY.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Oct. 19.-It is report
ed here that at Knoxville, Tenn, this
morning, M Joseph A. Mabry and George
=, W. Mabry were shot and killed by Major
LOT, l0m OConnor, and that he in turn was
klneo h oy friends of Mabry's. Particulars
nave been telegraphed for.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
DEFREES DEAD.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. ia dispatch to
the News announced the death of Hon
John D. Defrees, late public printer, al
Berkler Springs, Virginia, this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19
JOHN w. MACKAY.

New York, Oct. 19.-John w MacKay
is at the Hoffman House He sailed this
morning in the Celtic for Europe, where
he has been summoned by a cablegram an
nouncing the illness of his wife.