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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
THE PISTOLS WORK
Two Men Of Vicksburg, Mise, and
Their Pocket Batteries.
One OF Them Left Dying on the Ra1
tie Ground and the Other
T7oTtaily Wounded
A Savage Fight.

VIcKsBURG, Miss, Sept. s.--There are but
few acquaintance of friends of Joshua w.
Bourne and Captain J. 7. Metzler in this
city who were surprised when the news Of
the terrible tragedy which was enacted
Thursday reached their ears. Thursday
morning Captain Metzler had some business
to transact with Mr.. II. c. McCabe and
walked over to the steps leading up to Mr..
McCabe's office, which is located directly
over Mrs. R. Blooms dry-goods house He
was met by Mr. w. W. Jack in the door
leading to the stairway, and stood a moment
or so facing the door and conversing with
Mr.. Jack. He had been in that position only
a minute or two when Capt Bourne ap-
preached him from the direction Of Bruser's
store. AS Bourne approach ne fired, the ball
entering the right side a little to the back
penetrating the bowels and lodging under the
skin on the left front side. This shot
was the first intimation that Metzler had of
Bourne's presence, and when he received the
shot hei retreated into the Famous for shell
ter from Bournes fire. The latter was fol
lowing him, pistol in hand He FASTENED
along the side of the store until he came to
the end of the first counter Ca the left hand
side, and then turned and returned Bourne's
fire. Bourne continued to advance, and
when within q few feet Metzler struck him
on the head with his pistol, telling him to
his knees Bourne up to this time was I'M
scratched and Metzler had received the wound
which will lead to his death. The two
men grappled after having kept up for few
seconds a lively fusillade, but Bourne pushed
Metzler down, and was standing or kneeling
over him with pistol i'll his hand when
Metzler fired two more shots, both of which
took effect, one entering Bourne's body about
two inches up and TO the right of the navel,
and the other entering his left shoulder just
below the colIar-bone The causes which led
to the shooting are said to be laid at the door
Of Mrs. Bourne, who had separated from heI
husband, and whose business had since leen
attended to by Metzler
Bourne was left gasping on the floor, whila
| MetZler was remove to his home. Bourne's
| friends soon surrounded him He made a re
| quest to see his wife and children and q
| priest, and messengers were dispatched foI
these. Mrs. Bourne declined to See her hus
band in the store but sent to him III:
| two children Brucie, a little girl II
| years of age, and Charlie a boy Of
| 8. The scene with the dying father
and his little children and the priest was sad
| At 4:3O o'clock he was removed from til,
Famous to the La Madrid house, where h,
expired at Sis o'clock. James T. Metziel
was born in Little Rock, Ark, In 1910. J
W. Bourne was n southern man, about /;
years old, and was a member of a Missouri
regiment in the Federal army. He locate,
in Vicksburg soon after the war.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
AGAIN THE CASHIER.
Apparent Explanation of the DEATH
of C. S. Hill.
The Hrnnswlck, N. j., Bank Finds
100000 Deficiency I'm Hts
Assets and Closes
Hts Doors.

NEW YORK, Sept S-On the morning of
the 4th inst Charles S. Hill, cashier Of the
New Brunswick, N j., National bank was
found dead in his bed with four gas burners
turned on full blast 1t was a question
whether it was case of suicide or accidental
asphyXiation All his friends secuted the
idea of suicide and the officers of the bank
were at first disposed to join in the in
credulity. An examination of the banks af-
fairs was made, however, and it was rumored
that there was deficiency of $500, 600 in the
banks funds
A run was started Saturday morning and
for long time the bank paid each demand.
The rush was too heavy, however, and ct
l2;43 the bank stopped payment. The run
was tremendous and the surplus was ex-
hausted
tits now certain that Cashier Hill commit
ted suicide. His deficiency ranges from S225,
600 to $780, 900. Money is expected from
New York to tide over the crash. Hills spec
ulations may yet implicate others. The off
cial result Of the examination is unknown.
1t is reported that Hill, besides being
clerk and cashier and broker for his friends
in private capacity, was also administrator
of three different estates. The search Of the
bank-bOoks and tafcs was carried on vigor-
ously without revealing the existence of any
bond given by Hill in his capacity as cashier.
During the first few years he filled the posi-
ton after his father became president he
gave bond. 1t was allowed to lapse after
that, and so far as can be found it was never
| renewed. The last official examination Of
| the banks affairs by the bank examiner was
made nine months ago At that time every
| thing was all right
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
The irish National League.

DUBLIN, Sept S-The annual convention
of the Irish National league met in the
council chamber, and was presided over by
Mr. T. P. O'Connor, NJ p for Galway
There was a large number of delegates pres
emit, and much enthusiasm prevailed. Mr..
OConnor, in addressing the convention, said
the organization was now in an extremely
satisfactory condition The reports of. the
secretary and treasurer which had been
read, showing that the weekly receipts from
Ireland alone were % pounds sterling, end
that 1000 voters had been added to the reg
istry, were remarkable evidences Of the re
newed activity, which prevailed throughout
the country, and be thought they had good
reason to congratulate themselves upon the
position the movement undoubtedly held in
the estimation of the people. The election of
Patrick Ryan to the presidency of the Amer
lean league clearly indicated that they had
the full sympathy of their brethren in Amer
i'm
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF,

New Haven, Conn, is complaining Of
the presence of millions of red ants.
The funeral of the late Secretary Folger
will take place at Geneva, N. Y, on Tuesday
next
DR. Hammond, of New York, advices
women who wish to be beautiful to live upon
mutton.
The manufacture of photographs in this
country requires forty tons of silver and
three OF gold annually.
The Paw Paw Ills) Herald has been
sold to Mr. E. G. Cas- and consolidated with
The Lee County Times.
In base ball, Providence defeated
Cleveland, Friday ) to 4; and Philadelphia
vanquished Detroit to p
In Texas the cowboys utilize steers fol
steeds. One man recently rode l4O miles
astride of one of these animals
The manager of the principal hall al
Victoria, British Columbia, refused to let
Robert G. Ingersoll lecture in it.
Upon petition of two of the partners.
receiver has been appointed for the Stock
man ice-machine company, of Indianapolis.
An Irish National newspaper refers to
the duke of Edinburgh as "fiddling fool OF
the Georgian race" and as the embodiment
Of all Ireland abhors"
In the Memphis district the cotton plant
is affected by drouth, rust and worms and
the outlook is for but an average crop, in
case frost holds off till Oct "a.
Anti-English journals are selling by
thousands in the Paris boulevards. The
feeling of irritation against England is
spreading rapidly throughout France.
A sensation has been created at Sharon
Springs, N. Y, by the election of lady de-
scribed as Boston Questioning" from q
boarding-hoCs because of her complaints
and arrogance.
Jay -Eye-See and Phallas attempted to
lower their records Friday on the half-nile
track at Racine, Wis, but Jay Eye-See only
recorded 2:l94, and Phallas did no better
than 2:2l14 and 2;26.
The French attack on Ke-Lung was
prompted by desire to obtain possession Of
the coal mines, but the Chinese frustrated
the scheme by flooding the mines and de
stroying the pumping works.
AT Edinburgh Gladstone promised {
number Of the ministers of the Free church
of Scotland if distinct majority of tht
Scotch members returned to the commons Al
the next election were pledged to disestablisl
the Church of Scotland the government woule
carry out the popular will
Two caves of the Enterprise mine
near Port BowkIey, Pa, took place Friday
$50 acres of land settling about six feet, anC
the ground is full of seams and cracks. Tht
mines is being flooded with water rushin.
| through the tissures and can not be worked
for at least a year. The loss is placed "a
100000. Five houses were wrecked, AM
six mules were killed by falling rocks
AT Dover, N H., the Granite state fai
closed with a lottery. The prize was deeC
to Granite state park, where the fair was held
There were 10000 at 81 each Numbered
coupons were placed in a barrel and wei
shaken A 5year-old girl was selected t
take one coupon from the barrel, this singl
number to draw the prize. The child drew
No. Bob, held by Mrs. George Tibbets @
Newmarket, aunt of the child, whose mother
Mrs. Tibbets held 81, 012 and 37Ol4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
THE POLITICAL FIELD.

The executive committee of the North
American Turn Bund has issued an address
recommending German-Americans to oppose
the election of political candidates who favor
sumptuary legislation and pfohibitory laws
A conference was held st the Palmer house,
Chicago, on Friday, at which a large number
of prominent Democrats were present, to es-
tablish in Chicago sort Of western agency
of the Democratic national committee,
whose headquarters are at New York. The
main object is to assist i'll the distribution of
campaign literature in the west and north
west.
George C. Wing, chairman of the Maine
state Republican committee. telegraphed the
national Republican committee that he eX-
pected Maine to give 10000 Republican ma
iority on the 9th, and elect four Republican
congressman and Republican legislature.
IN introducing Judge West to a Republi.
can meeting at Lewiston, Me, Mr. Blaine
said he had the luxury Of hearing other PEG
pie do the speech-maktng this year.
The Alabama Prohibitionists met at Athen.
and put out full electoral ticket
The Democrats and GreenhackeTs nomi
mated as a fusion candidate Tor congress il
the Grand Rapids tMiehigan) district, Hon
C. c. Conistock.
Democrats Of the Second Illinois Chicago
district nominated Frank LAWYER for con
gress Congressman Finerty, who is the In
| dependent candidate for that district, re
fused to pledge himself 20 vote the Demo
| cratic state and national tickets, saying h
| could not vote for Cleveland and would no
! help Blaine il let alone, bat was friendly t.
| the state Democratic ticket
Latest returns from the Vermont election
| place Pingree's majority at u 500, and hi
| plurality over the Democrat st 22,019 Tn,
| legislature stands: Republicans, 127; Demo
Gratis, 81; Independents, 81; Creenbackers, 1
The Tammany people were expected 1,
meet last Friday evening IN New York ant
| declare their intention, in ID campaign, hu
the meeting did not take pia g, owing, it i
| stated, to the absence %. ,ioun Kelly, VIII,
was detained out of the city. When ap
preached by a correspondent ex-Senato
Grady refused to talk politics further THAI
to say that he had not decided what cours,
te would pursue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
The Blaine Libel Suit.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. S.-Another
step was taken in the federal court Friday in
the Blaine-Sentinel matter by the filing of
the following: 'The defendants move the
court for rule against the plaintiff herein,
to answer the interTogations under
oath, as recited and filed with answer of de
PENDANTS and that the court shall make
such rule returnable at such time
as may be determined by the court to be
reasonble, for the purpose of said action, as
by statute provided and required" The
argument could not be heard on the motion
Friday. and, inasmuch as Judge Woods goes
to Fort Wayne Monday to hold court, the
matter viii probably not be ruled upon fol-
several days The plaintiffs counsel have
not refused to answer the interrogations.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

NEW YORK. Sept 5.-The death of
Judge Folger secretary of the treasury,
recalls to mind the letter written by Mr..
Blaine two years ago, advising the repub
licans of New York to vote against the
deceased gentleman. Mr. Blaine had been
urged by the republican state committee
to come to New York to take part in the
canvass and help elect Judge Folger. So
far as became known, he made no direct
reply to the committees request, but be.
fore the campaign was half over a letter
from Mr. Blame to friend in Delaware,
the notorious Dick" Harrington, was
made public in this state for the guidance
of Mr. Blaine's followers here.
No doubt this letter had its influence
with the Blaine men and swelled the ma
jority against Judge Folger As will be
seen, it distinctly advised Mr.. Blaine's
friends to bolt the republican ticket, since
it said: For the remainder of the cam
paign, republicans everywhere should
bend their efforts to securing a majority
in the next house of representatives
| Whatever causes of just discomfort may
exist with state nominations unfairly and
injuTiously thrust upon the party, anc
whatever means may be taken to resent
such wrongs and repel such indignities, il
is evidently the duty of all republicans tC
use every honorable effort TO hold contro
of the popular branch of congress.
Mr.. Blaine's initiation to New YOrl
republicans in 1882 to "bolt'' does no
seem to be forgotten by some of Judge
Folger's friends this year
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
ANGELIC PHOTOGRAPHY.
Pictures Said 10 Have Been Mys.
terIousiy Traced on n PilIOw-Case.

Pictures Said 10 Have Been Mys.
teriousiy Traced on PiIlOw-Case.
ATHENS, Ohio, Sept S-A wide and warm
degree of public interest is elected in Rome
township and neiGhboring sections in this
county by supernatural manifestation, as
is gravey claimed, and witch, in brief, the
residents of the locality join in relating as fol-
low: During the present summer Miss Mag
gle, daughter of Mr. Samuel Copeland, a
WORTH citizen of the village of New England,
file Il pjlla1-casa with swans down, which
pillow he uaed during subsequent con-
fin ntnt With a malady which proved fatal
Shortly inter the recent death of the young
lady The pillow referred to was emptied for
the purpose of washing it, and on its being
turned there was discovered on the inner sur
face of the case distinct tTacery of seven
crowns (which number corresponds with the
number of Mr.. Copelands family; above
these crowns banks of beautiful clouds are
represented, and still above these are clearly
delineated groups of angels. These figures,
when held to the light, are said to ghsten
like gold. Since the discovery of this re-
markable phenomenon Mr. Copeland's resi-
dence has been the center of daily thronging
visits from curiosity -impelled residents in
that section of the country, who join in as
cribing to the strange circumstance super
natural origin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

THE campaign liar Is not to be allowed
to have it all his own way. A rival has
suddenly started up over at Canton, Ohio.
This individual reports having seen two
and half pound swapping turtle fall from
the skies during a heavy rainstorm last
week After striking the earth the turtle
rebounded like base ball in the air after
which it fell and was recaptured. This
story will do to begin on.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. S.-Sergt Julius
Fredericks, of the Greedy party, is in the
city visiting his brother, J. W Fredercks.
In an interview he gives the particulars of
the shooting Of Henry under the orders of
Lieut.. Greedy, saying the sentence was exc
cuted by himself and Sergt. Brain
ard and Long. They shot Henry
in the back, two balls taking eff
feet and producing instant death. One gun
was not loaded. They were compelled tc
this course because Henry was as strong and
active as ever, and, had he suspected their
purpose, could easily have killed them
Fredericks says his experience has not salts
fled him, and he intends to visit the Arctic
regions again as soon as possible.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
IN HIS HINooWLEss PALACE.
Obsequies.0yer the Remains of Scna
iOr Anthony, s

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept. s.--An that wa:
mortal of the late Henry B. Anthony has
been borne to the tomb The funeral Wa:
held at noon, and was a solemn and impress
siFe affair, and was attended by distin
guished representatives of the United States
government, the United States senate
and house, every officer of the city and
state, hundreds Of friends, and representa-
tives of every branch of trade in the United
States Shortly before II o'clock prayer
were read at the late residence of the de-
ceased. Those attending the church were
seated by ushers in the pews designated fol
them. The solemn service was conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Slicer. pastor Of the church, as
sisted by the Rev Augustus Woodbury. anC
the Rev Mr.. Huntley, chaplain, of tn
United States senate.
At the conclusion of the reading of tn
service for the dead the choir rendered
Rest Spirit Rest, in touching manner
Rev Mr.. Woodbury. then preached an clio
quent sermon, during which many wer
moved tn. fears. At the conclusion of tn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

GUNsMITHs.
Wolf, Chas., Ill Seventeenth street
HARNESS MANUFACTURERS
Sauerman. John, 219 seventeenth street
II AEDWAEE'
Stewart & Montgomery 800 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second avenue.
NEWS DEALERS
Wilmans, J. NJ Post Office Block
NEWSPAPERS
The Rock Island DAILY ARGUS published every
evening, Sunday excepted) in Argus block, OPP
posite Postoiiice Best advertising medium in tie
city.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. A fine Job department in connec
| ton with the establishment.
| ID ESTAURANTs AND CONFECTIONERs.
| Krell, Fred, 1919 second avenue.
Eyers, Fred, 1911 second avenue.
STATIoNERs,
Wilmans, j. n, Post Office Block.
| SALOONS.
| Westphal, John, 1912 second avenue
WATcH MAKERS.
| Bromley. G. A.. 1917 second avenue
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
THE BRAND OF CAIN.
Chicago Man Puts a Bullet Through
His BROTHERS. Brain.

CHICAGO. Sent. S-Mollie Downie. adopted
sister of Charles and William Downie. who
lives at the residence of the last
named, at pa IoSalle avenue. re.
turned from n short wall, Friday evening and
discovered her adopted brother living dead in
the corner of the dipiur-room. with a bull
let-hole in the side Of his head As she had
left him in the housa aIone half an h,ar h,
fore If vas at t;r.t .rn,,so3 tbot William
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
International Amenities,

NEWPORT, R. l., Sept s-President Ar.
thur, Friday afternoon, returned the call
made Sunday by Admiral Commercial, of
the British flagship Northampton Capt
Digby and u brilliant staff received the presi-
dent, and conducted him to the saloon where
President Arthur again met Admiral Com
merreu, wife, and daughter. After
being entertained there, Admiral
Commercial escorted the presi-
dent to several parts of the ship, and had ex-
planned the working of one of the heavy
guns. At o'clock the yards again were
manned, and an American flag was run up
the peak, the signal of a salute of twenty-o
guns on the presidents departure. As the
salute was being fired, the American squad
ron steamed into the harbor The Tennessee
also fired q salute of twenty one guns
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
Secretary Folger,s Funeral.

WASHINGTON CITY, Sept 8.-Acting secre
tary of the treasury has issued an order adj
dressed to the officer of customs, assistant
treasurers and other treasury officials, in
forming them that the funeral Of the late
Secretary Folger, will take place in Geneva
N. Y, at ? p M, Tuesday next, and direct
ing them to close all buildings and offices
under their control at that hour Owing tc
the large number of officials to whom this
notice is addressed the only notification Of
the order is given through the press
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

sermon prayer was offered, after which the
remains were borne to the hearse and then tc
the cemetery, where they were placed
in tomb. The following distinguished
persons were in attendance, and
took last look at the face of the departed
senator: President Arthur, Attorney Cen
eral Brewster, Senators Edmunds, Morrill,,
Hoar, Dawes, Pike, Hawley, Mcpherson,
Cameron, Aldrieh, Harris, Jones, Pugh
Butler, Bayard, Ransom, Gen. McCook, sec
rotary of the senate; Rev. Dr. Huntley, Hon
W. P. Canaday, sergeant-at-arms United
States senate; and Mai B. PerleY Poore.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

BALTIMORE, Sept S-The Association of
Old Defenders, whose members took part in
the battle of North Point, in the war of 1872,
has disbanded. The Sun says: "The famous
Old Defenders association, whose annual pa
rade has been such notable and impressive
feature of the 18th of September, is no
more. The constitution of the organization
provided it should be kept up so long as there
were five members able and willing to con.
tinue the organization. Year after year the
veterans have been dropping out of the
ranks until now not five are left who are able
to attend the meetings of the association. Il
has been their annual custom to attend
church IN body on the Sunday before the
18th, but this time the veterans will moi
gather as Of yore, nor will there be the usual
banquet on the 18TH The association wa
formed IN 1872 in Baltimore, and had at the
formation ,259 members"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
uuinois coal rr,ne Inspectors

SPRINGFIELD, HIS, Sept S.-The state
board appointed to examine applicants fer
state coal mine inspectors has finished it
work. The following persons were successful
and will be recommended to the governor for
appointment: Robert Winning, Carlinville;
Alexander Ronald, Streator; Walton Rut-
ledge, Alton; Thomas Hudson, Galva; John
Rollo, Streator The board then adjourned.
All but the latter of the above named were
INSPECTORS last year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept SIN an inter
view with Mr.. Hendricks, the Democratic
nominee, Friday afternoon, he was asked
the following question; If the Chicago con
vention had placed your name at the head Of
the ticket, Mr.. Hendricks, don't you think
that you would have had Buffers supportF
Il know it." said Mr.. Hendricks, warmly, q
know it" Mr. Hendricks added that Mr.
Butler was "a remarkable man, and those
who know him best admit that he is Il uery
good one
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
Not So bad as Reported.

WTLKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept s-The reports
telegraphed from here regarding the cave-in
at the Enterprise coal-mine, at Port Bowkley,
owned and operated by Andrew Langdon, of
Buffalo, are greatly exaggerated Instead
of $50 acres of ground having settled from
four to six feet, only fifteen acres have
fallen Thirty thousand dollars will prob
ably cover the loss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08

THE Political adventures of James G.
Blaine" is the title of a pamphlet by Eu-
gene L. DIdier. Everyone who has his
country's interest at heart should read this
pamphlet, which clearly shows the unclean
character of the republican candidate for
president.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-08
The Crop Outlook,

CHICAGO, Sept. s.-The Tribune prints four
columns of crop reports. Iowa promises the
largest yield of potatoes ever known; Illinois
gives an average, while the yield of Mich
igan, Indiana and Wisconsin is below the
average The reports from the Illinois and
Iowa cornfelds are extremely favorable,
while the crop of Wisconsin is very poor and
discouraging. .