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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
RIEL A PRISONER.

The capture of Riel probably puts an
end to the more serious part of the re-
bellion in the northwest. The next thing
will be to tell what to do with Riel, and
as his people have real grievances the
suggestion that he be treated as merct>
fully as possible is not out of place. The
queen suggests that all possible conces,
sions be made to the parties in rebellion.
They have certainly not fought without
cause, and the best way to secure peace
for the future is to be as liberal as posi-
BILE in fixing the terms of settlement. The
Canadians have been menaced by great
danger, and they can better afford to be
generous than to continue the injustice
which caused the outbreak.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 2l.-The trial of
Howard Cooper, the negro who feloniously
assaulted Mis- Kate Gray in Baltimore
county sometime ago began Wednesday.
Fearing that an attempt might be made to
lynch Cooper on his way to the court house,
he was taken from the Jail to court early
in the morning. At 10 O'Clock it was dis
covered that the court house was surrounded
by Baltimore county people, awaiting Coop
er's arrival, and whom they learned that he
was safely inside their Indignation knew no
bounds. Cooper was guarded in the court
room by twelve policemen. Muttered
threats were heard on all sides, and it is the
belief of many that the negro viii yet suffer
death at the hands of Katie Gray's friends.
A jury has been obtained.
When Miss Katie Gray was placed on the
stand there was a decided sensation. She is
a very pretty girl, about 20 years of age.
She told her story amid tears and sobs, and
moved the jury greatly. She described the
spot where the assault was made upon her,
as lonely, gloomy place between her
fathers home and the railroad station to
which place she had accompanied her sister
Sallie On the way back she met Cooper,
spoke to him, and passed on. She then told
how Cooper had followed her and beat her
with club. In answer to direct questions,
she said that Cooper had accomplished his
purpose, and that she was freed from the
villains grasp only by the appearance upon
the scene of her faithful dog Blanco.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

The dairy commissioner appointed IN
der the law passed last year by the New
York legislature has made bis first report.
He claims that so per cent. of the bogus
butter traffic has been suppressed, and
one result is that the receipts of butter
from the diaries have increased Z 1000, 900
pounds in seven months. 0leomargarine
factories have closed and dealers in bogus
butter are no longer willing to risk pros
ecution, since there have been eleven
convictions and fortytwo indictments.
The report is highly encouraging and it is
hoped the facts will bear out the conclu-
sion that the traffic is hereafter only to
exist in such precarious. clandestine ways
as mark the traffic of smugglers and
criminals. r'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

FREDERICK T. NASH made a statement
at Philadelphia last October that his
friend and former schoolfellow, Daniel
E. Stanton, had shot him. Nash died
three days after and the police failed to
find any trace of Stanton. The mayor Of
fered reward of $500 for him. The
other day young man stepped into the
mayors Office and said be was Stanton
and wanted the said money placed to his
credit The mayor told Stanton that he
would have been caught sooner or later,
and that he had no claim on the money.
Stanton insisted that they never would
have got him, as he had grown beard
and wore dark glasses, and had passed
his best friends often in perfect disguise.
He had been travelling in South America
and the West Indies. had spent oil his
patrimony, and being out of funds he put
himself in pawn, hoping he would be
cleared of the charge of murder and still
have some Of the blood money left. He
went to jail 10 await his trial, hoping the
mayor would deal justly with him in the
matter Of the reward.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
An Irish correspondent tells in the Lon

An Irish correspondent tells in the Lon
don World of charming little incident
during the Royal visit to Curraghmore.
The Princess of Wales was walking with
Lady Waterford, and as the grounds were
open to all corners great many people
availed themselves of the opportunity of
entering. Among them was an old fid-
dler, who had walked many miles for a
sight of the Prince, and being noticed by
Lady Waterford she kindly told the Prin-
cess something of the old man, who after
few minutes went away enraptured at
the royal lady's kindness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

Senator Logan declined to express any
opinions, but said be would Ego to WASH
ington with no animosities against
any Individual party, or administration !"
WASHINGTON Cry, May Mrs. Logan
was the happiest woman in Washington
Tuesday night u have been expecting
of course it is great relief to be out of
suspense My only regret is shat am not
out in Springfield SO could take every Re-
publican member of the legislature by the
hand and thank him for his kindness to my
husband Yes, you may say am not only
the happiest woman in Washington, but
the happiest woman in the world.
Among callers was Representative Hit,
of Illinois. This is Logan day." he said,
as he greeted Mrs. Logan warmly.
"Yes, she replied, "and all the more en-
joyable for the weary months that preceded
it.n
Mr.. Blaine was among the first to tender
his congratulations. To a friend of the gem
erals he said: Al am glad Logan was elected.
There has never been any doubt in my mind
that If he had remained at home and looked
after his legislative districts instead of sac
rificing everything for the presidential
ticket, he would not have had this long fight
to succeed himself Yes, l am sincerely
glad he pulled through at last"
Congressman Riggs said: "lt is a great
victory for Logan. 1t makes him more
prominent than ever, and gives him the
prestige of victory won after long and un.
promising contest 1t seems to designate
him as the Republican candidate for presi-
dent in 1883. 1t seems to be quite the gen
eral impression here that Logan has estab-
lIshed claim for the presidential nomina.
ton which his party will have to recog-
nize"
Gen. Logan continues TO receive hundreds
of kilograms of congratulation Senator
Palmer wired: michigan rejoices in your
election" Whitelaw Reid says: 1--WE are
rejoicing over your great victory; heartiest
congratulations. Murat Halstead tele
graphs: a shall be glad to be counted by
you as one who rejoices in your election and
tho observation of the honor of your state.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

TAKING into account all the difficulties
he had to contend against, General Mid
dleton has shown marked ability in the
conduct of his campaign in the north
west. While not needlessly exposing his
men, he pushed steadily ahead and broke
the backbone of the revolt with a final
gallant charge. He is accused of being
somewhat pompous in manner. but even
if that be so he has proven himself sol>
dierly leader,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
POUNDMAkER'S DIABOLiSM.
Frightful Treatment of Two White
Women by the Indians.

women Dy inc lHulAns.
, WINNIPEG, May 2l.-Word has been re-
ceived of the fate of Mrs Delaney and
Mrs. Gowanlock, wives Of the Indian farm
instructors, the women who were
captured by Poundmaker's Indians
some weeks ago. They were horribly
treated. Col. Smith reports that Mrs. De-
laney's limbs were actually torn out of
joint She was then handed over to the
squaws, who literally hacked her to pieces.
Mrs. Gowanlock escaped moro lightly. She
is now living as the wife of one of the young
Indians Mrs Delaney was treated the
worse because her husband was hated by the
Indians
SASKATCHEWAN LANDING, n. W. T., May
Q. - Three Of the teamsters captured by
Poundmaker's Indians escaped End have ar
rived here. They report that on the 18th
twenty one OK teams and nine horse teams
with provisions left Miller, and when within
eight miles of Battleford were
pounced upon and surrounded by over 100
Indians. Twenty men were captured, and
eight escaped. The three men who are here
say that sixty loads of provisions altogether
have been captured while travelling north
The effect is to stop all teams from ventur-
ing out unless protected by troops.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

The Deanery of Lincoln will not be
filed up till after the return of the Queen
to Windsor. 1t is an eminently desira-
BILE piece of preferment; for although
there are several other deaneries of the
same nominal value (f2.000 year, it is
really the best of all in point of emolu>
ment, except Durham (eS, 000) and Wind
sor. which, although supposed to be only
$4,000, is really f2,60O, as the Dean re
ceives e600 year from the Privy purse
as domestic chaplain to the Queen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
LeAPEp TO AIS DEATH.
An Expert Swimmer of Washington
Jumps from the Broollyn Bridge,

An Expert swimmer Oh washington
Jumps FROM the Brooklyn Bridge.
NEW YORK, May 21-Prof R. E. Odlum,
an expert swimmer of Washington City,
has for six months been preparing to make
a leap from the great Brooklyn suspension
bridge over the East river. Tuesday night,
at little after 6 O'Clock, he made the leap
struck the water on his side, and in forty
minutes was dead from the breaking of an
artery.
The people on the bridge sent up cry of
horror when they saw the professor plunge
off INTO the river, l25 feet beneath his
feet. He held one hand above his head as a
rudder to guide him in the descent The
river below was at tho moment clear of
shipping. A tug and a schooner fioated
lazily in the stream several hundred yards
below the bridge. The tug was filled with
club men and reporters Capt Boyton
stood near the PROV, anxiously watching
the bridge The moment Professor Odlum's
body was seen to leave the railing Harry E.
Dixey, the actor, started a stop
watch which he held in his hand
in order to time the descent.
For nearly 100 feet the professor came
down all right, feet foremost; he shot down.
ward with the speed of a meteor, his red suit
making him easily discernible for a long dis
lance When within thirty feet of the
water his body began to turn. As if
realizing his danger, Professor Odlun
brought down his hand with a wave-like
m otion 10 aid him in recovering his
balance The movement was, how
ever, made too late; his body
had now changed so far it was impossible t.
change its course. Half second later, with
mighty splash that threw up the water on
all sides as if torn with a shell, Professor
Odlum's body struck the water on one side
and sank out of sight
When the body was picked up blood was
coming out of the mouth When the shore
was reached the diver was dead The ex
animation at the coroner's offices showed
that the lower ribs on both sides had beer
crllShpd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

Mr.. BEEcHER says he shall continue to
evolute. Whatever doubts may be Great
ed as to his judgment, there can be none
as TO his ability or his consciousness.
He has everything to gain by preaching
nothing new, and much to lose by fol-
lowing his convictions; but he is too old
man to be controlled by selfish consid>
erations
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
Variation of the Trunk Idea,

NEW YORK, May 2l.-Early Wedn esday
morning a Frenchman named Louis
Francis of S07 Tenth avenue, was arrested
while on his way to the North river, bear
ing on his back bag containing the multi
ated corpse of woman. The officer who
arrested Francis says that his attention was
attracted by the mans suspicious
movements When the officer asked
him what the bag contained,
Francis refused to give any explana-
ton. The officer insisted on searching
the bag, and upon opening the end found to
his surprise and horror that it contained the
mutilated corpse of a woman. The body
was doubled up and in an almost nude con-
dition. The policeman upon making a
closer examination, found unmistakeable
evidence that the woman had come to her
death from violence. There were CHASTITY
wounds about the head, and also on the
trunk, from which the blood had flowed
freely and coagulsted on the corpse
Francis declared that the corpse was that
of his wife, and that she had died a natural
death He added that, being without means
necessary to defray the expenses Of fu-
neral, he thought he would dispose Of the
body by throwing it into the river. The
officers took Francis into custody and
brought him and the bag to the Thirty
seventh Precinct station. The prisoner is
about 81 years old and stuck persistently to
his story for some time.
A superficial examination of the remains
made by the coroner when he came to the
station-houSe, developed the fact that the
face of the victim was much discolored, as
was also the chest and stomach, and evidence
was not lacking to show that the woman
had been choked to death. In his con-
fesSion, Francis admitted that the woman
was not his wife. but his paramount.
Her name, he said, was Selma Fehot
She was about IS years of age, and has
son, who resides in Boston. The prisoner
said the woman was born in Pittsfield.
Mass, of French Canadian parents, where
she was married to man named Francois
Olivier, and that she left him and came to
New York with him (Francis) Il never
lived happily with her. he continued, "aud
a few days ago l found a dog, which
thought very valuable, and brought the ami
NAL to the house, expecting a reward
to be offered for it. My wife lost
the dog, and l reproached her
Last night she sent me out for beer, and
when came back | found William Walsh, a
shop mate in the room with her. Soon after
l had seated myself, she sat on my lap and
kissed me, and afterward threw a glass and
can at me. Then Walsh and l walked out
and when | retprned | found her on the
floor dead. Thai is ell know"
Francis is a tall, thin Frenchman. He
showed no feeling. He was arraigned in the
Jefferson Market court, and remanded.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

LOUISVILLE. KY, May % The races
Wednesday resulted as follows; First race,
u mile, Rapido first, Mona second, Alecka-
ment third; time, 1:l8.
Second race, ! 4 miles, Bierson first, Trou-
badour second, Joe Cotton third; time,
2:0911.
Third race, l mile, Banana first, Lady
Hayward second, Powhatton third time,
IA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

Harry A. Whitman furnishes the fol
lowing, to swell the long list of similar
testimonials: "The undersigned, a resi-
dent of Fort Wayne, Ind, having been
afflicted with fever and ague and chronic
diarrhoea, was told to try Mishler's Herb
Bitters. followed the advice and have
the satisfaction to state they affected a
cure. was induced to give this certifi
cate for the benefit of others similarly
situated -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

LONDON. May, p. In parliamentary cir
cles the announcement is authoritively made
that reconciliation has taken place be-
twsen the Parnelhts and Mr. Gladstone.
The breach between the govern
ment and the league is said Ia
have been sealed by promise on
the part of the ministry to introduce
at an early day, bill to amend the pur-
chase clauses of the land act. The Parnell-
ties in return will refrain from the execu-
ton O. their threat To vote with the Tories
at the coming general elections. Conse-
quently, in the house If commons Tuesday
afternoon, Mr. Gladstone announced bill
TO amend the purchase clauses of the land
act
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
THE ex> Kbedive has not purchased al

THE ex>Kbedive has not purchased any
property at Florence, says Edmund
Yates, nor has he the remotest intention
of transporting himself or his family
thither. He is nowat the Favorita Palace
near Naples, and likely to remain there
for the present. More than two years ago
he bought palace at Florence. but he
has either sold it or is anxious to find a
nurchaser
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburg
have decided to go to Coburg unless the
differences between England and Russia
are speedily arranged. In the event of
war they would break up their English
establishments, and Eastwell park and
Clarence house would be closed. The
Duke and Duchess would then reside in
Germany and Italy until the restoration
of Deape
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
Obituary.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 21.-Gen. Will
lam Russell, for nearly fifty years principal
of the well-known military school bearing
his name, died suddenly at his home in this
city Tuesday afternoon. He was 70 years
old and graduate of Yale college in the
class of 1888 He was one Of the founders
of Skull and Bones, the famous Yale senior
society. He was major general of the Con
nectieut national guard during the war and
later collector OF internal revenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
REPUBLICAN JOLLlFlCATlON
yer the Election of Logan-Congratula-
tions-Mrs. Logan's Remarks.

o yer the Election of Logan-Congratula-
tions-Mrs. Logan's Remarks.
SPRINGFIELD Ills, May 2l.-The Repub-
licans here went wild Tuesday
night over Logan's election. A meet
ing was hsld, at the Leland hotel
at which large crowd gathered, and
speeches were made by Mason, Weaver,
Fuller and Gen. Logan, who, after express
ing his intense satisfaction at the steadfast-
ness of the Republicans, paid the following
tribute to his late opponents:
Now, ! desire to say this OF my friend,
and call him my friend, Col. Morrison. He is
a gallant gentleman, and he is an honorable
man. He made an honorable race, and he
has had my friendship heretofore, and he
will have it hereafter. IGreat applause.
So far as Mr. Tree is concerned, / have
never known anything of him except that
be was gentleman and an honorable man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
He Got some Of the BANKS None,

NEW YORK, May 2l.-President William
Male of the Union National bank, Wall
street, now admits that John VanGelder,
the teller, who mysteriously disappeared
from Jersey City few days ago, took with
him soms'of the banks money. He declines
to say how much, but intimates that COM
pared with the vast sums handled by the
teller it is insignificant. The precise figures
will be published as soon as the investiga-
ton is complete
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
tn, Morev Libel sniff settlea.

suit against The Nsw York Tribune has been
discontinued, it having been compromised
by The Tribune handing over to Philip a
check for about $1,000. The suit grew out
of the Morey letter, and was brought to re-
cover $50, 900 damages for alleged libel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
A Jersey Statesman Horsewhipped

BURLINGTON, N. j., May 2l-Ex-As-
semblyman Wallace Lippincott, of this
county, was horsewhipped Tuesday at
Riverside by Mrs. Amos Severus, who
claims that he had applied indecent epithets
to her. Her husband approved the act
Mrs Severus lived on Lippincott's farm,
and the trouble arose over a dispute about
some asparagus
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

A WASHINGTON special to republican
organ has it that republican poslmasters
are being slaughtered" at the rate of 100
a day. 1t was on hearing news like this
that the great democratic poet wrote of
Sudden sweeter fountains in the sea-"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

The New York Sun, edited by COM
binatien, Of the cat and can old fashioned
democrat, is gradually losing that power
and influence it acquired under the per-
sonal supervision of Mr.. Dana. Every
day the Sun is goingto prove that cats
are failure In Journalism.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21

COLUMBIA, s. c., May 81. F. NJ. Wolfe,
ex-chief of police at Orangeburg, shot and
killed M. Albright Tuesday night. The men
drew pistols on each other at sight and ex-
changed four shots, but Wolfe was not hit.
He is now in Jail The affair grew out of an
old oucrral
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
Woman Suffrage I'm Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, May 2l-The Michigan
house of representatives Tuesday adopted a
joint resolution to submit to the people an
amendment to the constitution removing
the restriction upon suffrage. SO that all
persons, male or female, may have the priv.
ilege of voting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz e. Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-21
salrationists slugged.


SACRAMENTO, Cal, May 1.-THE Saliva
ton Army had grand gathering Tuesday
night, delegates being present from different
cities of the state After parade through
TIE city they went to the Sixth Street
church, where it was the intention to hold
an all-night prayer-meeting. While the Sal
vationists were engaged in their exercises
the church was invaded by crowd Of sew
eral hundred men and boys who mobbed
the Salvationists and wrecked the church,
smashing in the windows and everything
movable. The Salvationists fed from the
building. The mob followed and attacked
them on the streets. Many members, male
and female, were severely injured The
entire police force was called. and after
some difficulty succeeded in dispensing the
mob. No arrests are reported.