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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04
MADE A BIG HAUL
And Skipped by the Light Of the
suu--Preptiss TiifeP's Disgrace


ST, LOUIS, Mo-, March 4-Prentiss Tiler,
money clerk in the Pacific Express company'S
Office here, whose father is Louisville de.
tective, disappeared taking with him one or
two valises full of money packages, the total
amount being very nearly $4,000.
1t is the custom of the company TO keep
the money clerk and day watchman on duty
in the office on Sunday, the doors being Sc
| cured by chain-locks, and no one being ad-
| mitted except messengers who arrive on the
morning tralas and have money packages
| to turn over. Tiier was on duty +,
and the watchman remained In
the back room looking after the
door, the front doors being kept locked.
| About 2 O'Clock the watchman went out to
lunch, leaving three messengers sitting by
the stove While he was gone Tiller went
| out and returned with a stranger, whom
the messengers supposed to bs new clerk
or messenger. Tiler and the stranger went
into the front office and were thought nc
| more of.
An hour latter Tiller came into the back
Office to wash his hands, and remarked TO the
watchman, who had returned, that he be
lieved be would go out and get some lunch
Wiping his hands, he re-entered the front
office, and was not seen again, Half al
hour afterward the watchman walked intC
the front Office to get something and wa
surprised to find the front door un
locked and Tiller absent, He spoke of it tt
the messengers who were sitting by the STOW,
in the rear and they told him of the stranger
This alarmed him and he summoned the su
perintendent, who soon discovered that abou
bushel of money packages were missing
The detectives have learned nothing of hin
as yet
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04
scene in a Miiwnukee church.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 4,-There was
quite a sensational scene at the First Baptist
Church Sunday. At the conclusion of the
service the resignation of the pastor, Rev. A.
F. Mason, was read. There is a division of
this large and fashionable congregation, a
portion wanting Mr.. Mason to go and
another portion wanting him to re
main. Resolutions were offered indorsing
the pastor, and at the same time some OF
the congregation arose and left the build
ing. The resolutions were adopted, but
there was vigorous kicking on the part OF
several. The communion was about to be
administered when Deacon Martin arose,
and, walking up TO the 4table, made q
harangue, opposing the adoption OF
the resolutions. He stamped around and
Rounded on the communion table to empha-
size his words Great excitement ensued fol
time. Two months ago it was stated IL
these dispatches that Mr.. Mason would bt
asked to resign. but the matter was vigor
ously denied on all sides He came here from
Washington three years ago, and was con
sidered to be one of the leading Baptist min
listers in the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04

OTTAWA, Can, March during tobog-
gaming party given by Lord Lansdowne at
the government house, two toboggans, on
which were seated several ladies and gentle
men, coilided, and severely injured several
members of the party. Mrs. Macoun
had her face cut open, and will be
disfgured for life: Mir. Allen, a member of
parliament, WAS injured slightly; and Mr..
Crukshank, private secretary to the minister
of finance, lad nearly oil his teeth knocked
down his throat During Lord Dutferiu's
time the Hon. Mr.. Ward, who was a
guest of the governor general was
fatally injured while going down one OF
these toboggan-slides at the government
house. Lord Lansdowne, when he arrived
announced that he would close up the slides,
on account Of the numerous accidents which
had taken place on them, but was subse
quently persuaded to keep them open, mucl
against his will
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04

llilEol5 anu ,IIssvuII.
LATER Despite all fears entertained to
the contrary, Deputy Warden McDonad IS
in much more promising condiIion' tie
rested comparatively easy daring the night
and up till now it is certain that he IS at least
no worse. Tue prompt and ski!liut treat
ment whica he received, together with his
wonderful grit, vitality and nerve powef,
leads TO the belief that he will pull through,
though at present it cannot be denied that
his condition is most critical.
Warden McClaughrey has returned from
the east. He at once directed an examina-
tion to be made OF the wounds inflicted upon
Rande by tie guards. Neither OF then
was found fatal, nor, in fact, very
dangerous. The bullet which penetrated
his ear was extracted and found tt
have hattened against his skull without
causing even fracture The wound in tht
side is slight, the ball striking rib anc
glanc;ng around without more than pene
trating the skin. The warden, satisfied tina
his wounds were slight ordered the desper
ado at onee to the solitary for punishment
1t could scarcely be termed cruel or excessiv
| should he be kept in irons the rest Of his life
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04
UNCERTAIN MRS. LANGTRY.
She DisappCints Managers and Gets
Into Trouble.

new YonK March T. There was a little
by play at the new Park theatre, in which
Mrs Langtry played leading role, the
other members of the cast being a deputy
sheriff, Manager John A. Stevens, and Mr..
Charles Mendum, Mrs. Langtrys manager.
1t occurred at the conclusion of "A Wife's
Peril, when the sherff's officers at once levied
upon the property of Mrs. Langtry then in
the theatre A writ Of attachment had been
granted by Judge McAdam in the city court,
at the instance of Mr.. John A. Stevens, the
lessee Of the theatre who has commenced
suit for 81, 500 damages against Mrs. Lang
try for violation of contract in not appear.
ing at the matinee last Tuesday Out OF
| Difference to Mrs. Langtry's religious
scruples, which she claimed would not per
| NIT her to play on Ash Wednesday, the mat.
| inee was changed to Tuesday. She then
| notified Stevens and Mendum that, as She
| was suffering from neuralgia, her physicians
| advised her not to play at the matinee. In
consequence large audience was disap-
! pointed Wednesday afternoon Mrs, LarG-
| try notwithstanding that it was Ash
| "Wednesday, had no scrupleS at witnessing a
minstrel performance at Nlbio's garden,
which she enjoyed immensely, hence the suit.
| This is the third contract which MIS- Lang
try has violated within a few weeks. The
property attached consisted of scenery and
| wardrobe.
Mrs Langtry signed a contract last June
with Mr. Curtis, of the Third Avenue
theatre, to appear in that house for one week,
beginning May 5, 1884 A few days ago she
wrote Stephenson & Curtis, asking them tC
withdraw the announcement, As she Intended
to play at Niblo's for three weeks, beginning
April IS Her manager says that, the Third
Avenue theatre having passed into the hand!
of Stevenson & Curtis, and out Of The
hands of Rankin & Curtis, the contract NJ
longer holds good. MY lawyers" sale
Stevenson, assure me that, as Mr.. Rankin:
assignee, can hold Mrs. Langtry to her en-
gagement, and she shall play here or not at al
in this state. We shall open the house May
and light it up, at the same time enjoinin:
her from playing elsewhere in this state.
she plays in another state she will be put Il
Ludlow street jail as soon as she returns.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04
Goods at Your 0 wn Prices.

Nj Henry Kegensburger's Stock was
sold yesterday at ShcrifT's sale, Mr. II
Burgower, being the purchaser. He also
bought from the assignee the balance OF
the stock of goods sIr. Bufgowcr is now
ready 10 offer to the public his well as
sorted stock OF underwear. caps, gloves,
mi,tcns, hats, shirts, trunks, and valises
This stock must ami will be sold at The
shortest possible time. Avail Yourself Of
this opportunity and call early.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04

Kcmp's Balsam for the throat and lungs
1t is curing more cases of coughs, colds.
asthma, bronchitis, Group. and all throat
and lung troubles. than any other med
icine The proprietor has authorized O.
Grotjan to refund your money it, after
taking three-fourths of bottle, relief i;
not obtained. Price so cents and 81.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04

WASHINGTON CITY, March 4.-The bill
granting pensions to the soldiers of the Mexi-
can war, introduced under suspension of the
rules by Townshend, of Illinois, has passed
the house. a27 to 46. Its provisions are SINH
lar to che Mexican war bill reported from the
committee on pensions, with the provisions
pensioning the survivors of the Creek and
Seminole war was stricken out.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04

Attest: c,ou,,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04

am prepared to furnish for funerals,
parties on weddings, the finest carriages
kept in the two cities on short notice
Also the finest single rigs.
L. D. DMIcK, Repository block.
29diW
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-04
Money to Lean.

Loans negotiated IN sums of 81 900 and
upwards, on good real estate securities.
by viii G, Whitehead at Surgeons law
office. 27
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
RANDALL'S WELCOME.
NASHVILLE eReETs HIM GLADLY
he Pays Visit TO Mrs. Nothing
out Cordial Words for the Object
of watterson's Hatred.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 3O.-Congressmln
Samuel J. Randall arrived here this morn
ing accompanied by aeommittee Of citizens
from here who went TO Louisville to escort
the distinguished guest OF the South. The
zip was made n tho coach of the Super
intendent Of the Nashville & Chattanooga
road which was rendered for the occasion.
A large crowd gathered at the depot 10 greet
the visitor. General William III. Jackson,
dali as he stepped from the train
and gave him hearty welcome
In a few well chosen remarks. Mr.. Randall
replied briefly, expressing his sincere thanks
for the cordiality of the reception, and iu
conclusion said, Il know but one country.
and bat one single fellowship" tie was
driven To the Maxwell House IN hack
where he breakfasted. AT Ii O'Clock the yis-
itor under the escort OF a number of prom
inent citizens, drove TO the historic mansion
OF Mrs. James X. Polk, on Vine street. Here
the visitors we're extended an elegant recep-
tlon and hearty welcome. Mrs. Polk received
her guests in the old state reception room,
where she had done honors on scores of oc-
easions of note in society. At O'Clock this
afternoon a public reception began at the
Maxwell House, and numbers of citizens
paid their respects To the statesman. The
reception continued till A o'clock.
The party returned at o'clock and rested
until 3. A large number of citizens called
on the distinguished visitor and gave him a
warm welcome TO Nashville and Tennessee.
At 4 O'Clock Randall and party, with num-
Der of prominent citizens, drove out To the
residence of Col. A. 5. Colyar, where an ele-
giant lunch was served, after which he re-
turned To the hotel. At o'clock the Grand
Opera House was packed and jammed from
orchestra chairs To gallery by
all classes of citizens, assembling
To give Pen nsylvania's statesman al
old fashioned Tennessee welcome. Among
the audience were some of Nashville's fairesi
ladies, while the platform ornaments included
a number of the city's most distinguished
statesmen, politicians, professional and busi
ness men. Mr.. Randall said he could sin
cerely and txuthfully speak from hear
overflowing with gratitude for the constant
and considerate kindness which he had re-
ceived at every hand since coming among
Tennesseans. This State, while not one
of the thirteen originals, yet follow
ing closely upon the admission of Kentucky
and Vermont in 179l, assumed in 1796, hel
relationship in the Union, has furnished te
the country two of its greatest Presidents oi
the many who have occupied the executive
Office. Geu. Jackson and Polk were giver
by Tennessee as Presidents of the United
States for the benefit of the common coun-
try TO honor IN every particular.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

The Causes of the Deaths of the
Girls at Detroit

The Coroner's jury in the case of the vic
TINS of the Gray, Toynton 81 Fox fire at De-
troit have rendered a verdict in which they
say: "That said fire originated in quantity
of excelsior stored in the basement of said
building, No. 26 East Woodbridge street.
said excelsior having been piled against a
chimney out of the base of which the SCOT
drawer had been left, allowing sparks to
ignite with the excelsior" and that men,
bers of the firm of Gray, Toynton & Fox,
did all in their power to notify their
employees of the danger, excepting Mr..
Andrews, who in the opinion of the Jury
should have notified the girls in Miss Belle
Lynch's room of the fire at the time he mott
fled the occupants of Miss Fishers room."
The jury further recommend that all pas
sages to and from rooms in manufacturing
buildings occupied by number of people
should be kept clear, and all doors in a con-
dition to be opened readily from either side
without a key. Also that all combustibles
kept in manufacturing buildings should be
stored with great care and in places where
fire will not be liable to communicate wi h
them.'
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
ROCKFORD.

ROCKFORD, Dec. 3O.-The snow is all gone,
the streets are muddy and nasty, and every
thing bears gloomy, dismal look. Our
merchants, however. report good trade
for the holidays and are correspondingly
happy.-The exercises at the M. 4. church
Christmas eve, were very nice and passed off
smoothly. The church was well filled.-
Christmas night there was a masquerade at
the rink in which large number took part
and enjoyed themselves greatly. After the
skating there was a dancing party. which
kept up the fun until the wee small hours.
Tonight the Rockford Dramatic Club
presents the drama ''Turn of the Tide at
the Opera House.-Rockford Lodge No.
2i6. and f. A. NJ. elected the following officers
for the ensuing term at their last regular
meeting: G.. G. Mcconnell, w. NJ; L. NJ.
Friant, $. W: G. n. Cranson, J. w.; s. r.
Rykert. Secy.: James Dockeray. Treas: W.
W. Wier, $. D.; ]. W. Baker, J. D.: Geo. II.
Saunders. Tyler.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
GEN. GRANTS FINANCES
NoTiN SUCH A BAD CONDITION.
The Confession of Judgment a De.
tense Against Worse Creditor
Than Vanderbilt.

New York, Dec. 30.-Regarding the Grant
subscription Cyrus w. Field said yesterday /:
Il am sorry anything of this kind has got
into theFpapers, for there is nothing in it,
Mr.. Hoye, who has an Office in this building,
came and told me Gen. Grant was likely to
need assistance and went up and saw Mr..
Vanderbilt, who said his claim was for
$4,000. But he said, If you are getting
up subscription to pay that, put me
down for $4,000 Mr.. Elkins was
here to-day, and you can say that Gen.
Grant will have all the money he
needs. The rich men of this country are
fully aware that but for Gen. Grant their
property would not be worth much, and
they know that Gen. Grant had nothing TO
do with any crookedness in connection with
Grant Il Ward, and they do not propose to
hold him responsible for that. We don't
propose to pour money into sieve, and are
not going to pay the debts of Grant IL Ward,
but whatever Gen. Grant needs he will have,
and that's all there is to it,"
The Herald this morning states positively
that the confession of judgment in Mr.. Van
derbiit's claim was made at Gen. Grants
suggestion and was a measure of defense
against more clamorous creditors.
Geo. Jones, proprietor of the Times and
custodian of the $3.50, 900 Grant fund, raised
some years ago, says the late Gov. Morgan
advised the investment of that fund in
Wabash stock, and on his guaranteeing re-
turn of $4,000 per annum for ten years from
such investment, Mr.. Jones so placed it.
The Morgan estate has regularly paid the
$4,000 as guaranteed, and the agreement is
that if the Wabash defaults payment on this
stock the estate shall return the principal
and interest of the fund intact. The fund is
absolutely secure and nets Gen. Grant $15,-
600 year.
Mr.. Elkins says there will undoubtedly be
a fund raised and that Gen. Grants friends
here are waiting to hear from Gen. Sherman
before taking farther steps.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-W. w. Corcoran
of this city, denies the published report OF
an interview in which he is made to say that
Gen. Grant shall not want. He says he
knows nothing about Gen. Grants affairs.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
THE SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Yesterdays Session of Their Associa-
ton at Lansing.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 30.-This morning 8
meeting of the Association of Michigan
Teachers opened at o'clock with a greatly
increased attendance. The new President,
u. T.. Spencer, superintendent of schools at
Battle Creek, read his inaugural address,
after which papers and reports were read
and discussed in the following order: 'In-
dustrial education" discussion opened by
Prof. w. J. Beal, of the State Agricultural
College, Lansing; report of the committee
on school legislation, favoring a more
careful and thorough system of inspection
and supervision, by David Howell, Superin-
tendent of Lansing schools; discussion
opened by the Hon. w. j. Baxter, of Lans-
ing; addresses on ''Some lessons
from educational history" by Prof. Payne,
of the State University, and on childhood
and ethics" by the Rev. Reed Stuart, of Bat
tie Creek.
This evening at 730 o'clock reception for
the teachers was held by Gov. and Mrs. Be
COLE in the executive parlors, and at 9 9o'clock
there were social, literary and musical exer-
cises in Representative hall.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

MONTREAL, Dec. D.-In consequence of
the ice jam in the river the water is rising
and has already made its appearance in the
z cellars of stores in the lower streets of the
city. In the stores of St. Peter, st. Paul
and Commissioners streets there are two
feet of water.
The rapid thaw, now in progress for two
days. will delay the building of the ice palace
and the other accessories contemplated as
attractions for carnival visitors. There Is
not much time left for necessary operations
TO be perfected.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
LABOR AND CAPITAL.
Facts of Interest from Various Sections
of the Country.

of the Country.
PorrsvILLE, Pa, Dec. 3O.-The general
manager of the Philadelphia Il Reading
Coal and Iron Company, says twenty-one OF
their collieries will not resume work Jan. L,
when the time for which they were suspend
ed expires. This is in addition to the several
that have not been producing this season.
The stock of coal has not diminished during
the restricted output, clearly showing lack
of demand. The closing of the colleries
means the idleness of over 4,0OOmen. Ii the
allotment system is adopted by the combin-
alton the shut down will last indefinitely.
WooNsooKEr, b. L., Dec. 30.-The South
bridge (Mass,) print works, which have been
shut down for eight months, will start up
Jan. Is, giving employment to large num-
ber of hands.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 30.-The Massa.
soft manufacturing company, which has
been shut down for a fortnight, has started
up on short time and reduced wages.
MONTREAL, Dec. 30.-Ogilvie Il Co., mil
lers, have been forced to shut down their
mills In Manitoba and stop manufacture.
They state that Minneapolis millers are now
selling flour in Canada at less than the price
of Canadian wheat. and they prefer to hold
on to their wheat instead of selling 1T at a
loss.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Llttle Ferret" To-Night.

Tonight, at Redmond's Opera House,
dates Louise Sylvester's first appearance in
this city as star. She is sprightiy, viva
cious, full of vigor, and possessed of such
other qualities as have placed her, by the
critics of theJarger cities. one of the best
soubrettes in the country. She is supported
by a frst-class company, and her play, Lit
tie Ferrett," gives her opportunity for seven
character presentations. She will repea
Little Ferret tomorrow afternoon, and
in the evening will present the laughable
burlesque Freaks
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31

NEW YORK. Dec. -.
FrouR-strong and shade higher for some
goods; sUperfine. - t5n -. No z 81 sD9s ~
81 ~ Southern -four in moderate demand
and firm. common TO choIce eSstra, - 1ofts 4C.
WHEAT-Options were quite active to-day and
prices while strong were feverish. the close was
frm Al a fractional advance. Spot lots firm and
4 10 fc higher. Spot sales Of ungraded winter
red At 70fl SC: No. 2 red winter s51s6s7c and No
2 red state at SIC: No. 2 red winter January - I.
6s5Ac: do February. ssA GS7isc.
foR~-OpfioBs only moderately active with
prices very irregular. December was strong and
fh@ price advanced fully lac under covering OF
shorts. Prom this extreme advance there was a
unchanged. Spot lots FIRM and l4@izc higi er
Spot s%ies Of ungrafed mixed AZ fef ssc. steamer
mixed Sic and No. z Ssfc: No. 2 mixed De-
cemhef, sc: do Jannary. fea fs3sc. and DO Febru-
0sTs- Options oniet hut firm. Spot lots sseaay.
Spot saies Of No. white state at $50; and No. 2
mixed 10 at s51sc. No mixed January. s44n34sk:
= Rrs~caisess western ssassc: State ssas5c.
PoRK-Qniet bnt frn: rev mess, Sf2 %
LsRD firn baf qnies; s. scssh. - sl Jana
ary: - sae e Fehrusrs-
BCTTER -stezass. fair demand. Western. - &c:
srsss-Tfall. fssir 70 GOOD resnine. 4ARtxc.
E0HS-fIrnns state Sc Western. e
NK1 TosK Dee. a.
Money c1oeed easy a. ssk6z PER csrt. Ex-
change eloeed frnas po~ted rites AS. nctusl
rates 49, "a sEk Tor 80 days, sal So 80 \
for demand
6orernnenf< e7eesd str<z<. cuyrascy Es Ia bsd
IS ccepsn< Iz2x bid &szs 10 11sss hsd Pscif<
rsf1roed bon7> e<oeed - foiIows- Un5on frues.
11s4 70 MA; a. ]&n5 e7.ut& - ~; - uin1-
IN fan<ts ~ - 117xs cen*rs1s. 1x1< - -
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-31
POLICE AND FIRE.
The Usual Routine Business and Little
Else Performed.

Else FcfIOfUcu.
The Police and Fire Commissioners held
regular meeting yesterday afternoon. Pres
ident Powers and all OF the Commissioners
being present except Rose and Weston.
Supt. Perry, as usual, appeared before the
Board and made report of various affairs
pertaining 10 his department. What he said
cannot be told, as this report is made up from
anindefnite outline of the proceedings made
up by Secretary Reynolds of the Board.
Marshall LEMON appeared before the Board
upon the request of the Commissioners and
explained the accident which befell Mrs.
Matthews through her sleigh colliding with
one of the Fire Department teams. The
Marshall reported that the men had been
properly reprimanded and the affair AMIGA
bly, settled. The following accounts were
approved: Hazeltine, Perkins IL Co.; $I300;
Same, 500; NJ. A. True Printing Co..
S12.14; Widdicomb Furniture Co., $500:
Secretary's disbursements, $i49.4S: Union
Broom Co., $3.50; Z. A. Munson, $40;
L. Kiniment, $3.50.
The Secretary submitted the bill of ex-
penses for witnesses fees in the Cogswell
case. Supt. Perry asked for necessary sup
plies, and reported the condition of the street
lamps for the week ending Dec. -. Mar
shall LEMON formally reported fires on Dec.
19-20-23 and %, and w. G. Cunningham
rendered his resignation as member of the
fire department. The Committee on Rules
asked for further time to consider the revis-
ion of rules governing the departments.