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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
.pprSTED TO PREVENT A DUEL.

PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. 10. - General Suth
Railing was arrested his arrival here this evening
from Richmond charged with being about 30 engage In
duel information to that effect having been received to-
day from Richmond by Mayor Jarrett The name OF the
person with whom General Boiling was to fight has not
been made known and General Boiling will give no IN.
formation concerning the matter. The Mayor requie
h, to ye bond OF 81 keep the peace Tor three
months Colonel James d. Brady became MS Donosina M
General Boiling contested the right OF the Mayor 70 pu
Justify his doing So General Boiling Is postmaster OF
IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
REPORTED CAPTURE OF LANGsON.
A TELEGRAM FROM GENERAL De L IsLE-A fktN'

A IEGEAM FKON UI-N II aL UI Il ''11I ''
VICTORY AT KULUA.
PARIS. Feb. l5.-An official telegram from Cen
.ral Rr;ere de Isle states that the flag of France
now floats over Langson The Chinese position at
Knlua has also been captured by the French, the
HblSese % army having been routed after hot fight.
The French occupation OF LaDgson occurred on
February 13, the engagement between the Chlhese
army and the French forces taking place about
eight kiIometers beyond the town The tTcDoh
troops then crossed the river and occupied Kulua
1t Is reported from Shanghai that French ana Chi
SSeipos. the result of which is unknown:
BEeIIx Feb. 15.-The notice issued by the
French war officials declaring their right and IN
fention TO search vessels in the Chinese seas for
contraband OF war has put stop to the sailing
from Hamburg and other German ports OF vessels
loaded with munitions for China All orders are
now transferred to London and Liverpool. where
vessel owners are ready to take risks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
roHoGGANIHG' 'IX sARAroGA.

Troy, Feb. II (SpecidD.-An effort is being
made 10 incorporate the Woodlawn Tohoggan Club. o
earatoga tho members % which mostly peoI'" In
society of this city Albany rhe obcet II 9" hold
winter carnival at Saratoga next year. aer e hS' o
the carnival, at Montreal. large party went up 10
,uoodIau, Park last evening. Next year the club IN
tends 20 make the present slide longer aud nHo To bd
tw0 extra chute. making three In oil large huhrr
~ The rncmrrs of the club will leave Troy on Tues
doy for Montreal. where they VIII remain week N
specting the obogean Slide The ioOosgans In use ny
no Wnndiawn Club are mnde by saratoga man, and
thew are pronounced superior To the Canadian ones nc
pcope here have just awakened {" The lact that h"
climate OF saratoga dlncr mate rally from th"t
OF Montreal aud that u IA possible 10 make Saratoga "a
attractive IN mid winter ~ u f. la Ga" sumner reasoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
sUOT RYAN OPPOSING WYER.

Sr. LOUIS, Feb 10. - In trial at Forsyth,
Tanev County, No. on Friday afternoon alteration,
growing out Of personalities used In speeches. took place
between r. c. spsings and b. b. Price, opposing attor-
neys in which Price shot and mortally wounded spell
,ngs snellngs went from Tennessee five years ago. He
wss the prosecuting attorney Of the county, qnd the
editor of fhe Forsyth Enepr1se Prcc is OF Judge
W. C. Price, OF Springfield, Mo-, and has edited TWO VI
three county QAperSA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
KILLED IVAN ELEVATOR.

TITUsvrTLE, Penn, Feb. Is (Specian.-ln the
Hotel Brunswick william Andrews, son OF W. H. An
drews at a. yesterday had ascended In the elevator
% his room Oh the third floor. Before getting out he
pulled the rope Of the elevator to send 1t down. AT the
same moment he attempted TO jump out lie stumbled
with his body In the elevator and his head ont
lie was caught by The side Of the elevator directly
across the neck and instantly killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
SUICIDES IN BINGHAnTOS.

BIxGHAMroN, Feb. 15.-James OLcary, age
twenty.six years cgnr-makcr. whose home was at MI
Morris but who was employed In this city, threw him-
self before a locomotive the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company Railroad. and his body was manged III
a horrible manner. Dissipation was the cause oi the
act. ,,,, =, ,.,u.. .
Inst NIGHT about $50 o'clock william G.. WiHes' a
yonp man Of the northern part of this county blew out
his brains al Marathon, on TIE Syracuse, hlhsiah
and New. York Railroad lie to have been married
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
THE NEWS AT THE METROPOLITAN
GRIEF OF DIR. DAMRoscH's ARTISTS AND BUSINESS

FRIENDS.
Mr.. Chapman, the treasurer OF the Metropolitan
Opera House Company. was at the office OF tho
house when word of DR.. Damroschs death arrived.
This was about 4 p. m. He at once informed those
who were rehearsing for the concert that there
would be no performance IN the evening Mr.
Stanton, secretary of the company who arrived soon
after promptly approved of this action ana at U
o'clock notices were posted that because Oh Dr.
Damrosch's death the concert was "ineVitaoiy
no,tnoued.r Mr. Stanton and Mr.. Cnipman
proceeded to Mr. Roosevelts home and it was deter
mined that no performance of opera should be given
last night Mr. Chapman said last evening that no
further definite action taken /" However" hs
said as the Iederkrauz ball comes of on Tuesday
and the next day is Ash Wednesday, there can DO
no performance until Thursday. am sure that u
will be determined to give the three remaining
presentations of opera Thursday aud FRIDAY
evening and at Saturday Matinee Mr.. Chipmau
said that there had been no consideration Oh the
question of the cOmpany's going on lis tour. lhefo
was a week yet to think over that, he said and 30
the matter not 50 pressing ,
Walter Damrosch was conducting the reheafsAi .
little after a. H., when word that his fathef was
worse was taken to him. lie at once bastehed 10
his fathers side His manly and brave bearing
under the misfortune which had befallen him was
observed and spoken Of generally by MS tflends
and acqualntances in the warnest terms
Fraulein Marianne Dfahut, was ueePty ""esI. ~
nv the news; she was warm admlrer OF ~.
Damrosch and was overcome by the tidings OF MS
death. A., :, .;.l;t.
Dr. Damrosch's passing away at the time in hIsiie
when he had reached the goal of his am9tion was
subject of sorrowful comment at the Metrop9.aihh ih
Opera House. :" lie had laboTed Tor years IJ IaJ
one who knew him we'll, sand now that no Inv INV
secured worldwide reputation and had lusS
realized his great ambition, lt seems $40 'uas ,nm no
should be cut oil. Yet it is much better than tnough
this had happened before his great success. .
tie was one of the most enthusiastic s men ever
nIS3, Often ihave passed him ON the stage and
Su do Doctor would Ssw in taS as
wavaway rUsv up in the clouds and then he would
"sss on. absorbed in his work and his projects"
pit It was thought by some that DIR. Damrosch
death would put an end to the contemplated tour ot
| the company, as three or four Of the principal
artists had consented to go out ON Dr. Damrosch's
earnest personal appeal There.was little canvass
inc Of the oueston what would be done for another
wear or who would succeed the dead conductor.
Tho names Of Neusudort and Aaxetsek were nen'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
WELCOMING JUSTIN MCCARTHY.

DUBLIN, Feb. 15.-A meeting was held ut
Iongford Yesterday to welcome Justin Mccarthy mem-
ber of Parliament for LoDgord County Thomas rover
OConnor NJ p, made address in which he cofpa'eu
Spencer the Lord Lieutenant to the s S5s 1reanS re-
fate Roth Wings and Tories In Parliament wonia Ma
the Irish vote and it would only be given In the interests
Ireland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
PROMOTION or BISHOP .GROSS.

ATLANTA, Feb. 10 (Speciai. Bishop Gross,
ofsavannah, tonight officially informed Of his pro-
motion Archbishop Of Portland Ore Bishop Gross
was rendered reception tonight by the Catholic soce
ties OF this place. at which many were present from
other cities lie spoke Of the late Plcnary Council de-
c,aring that "A result Of that bodys deliberations
Cathocity would double In this country In short tim'
States Is that vacancies have been llcd with Southern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
Will JOHN BOYLE OREILLY 90 TO CANADA

BosroN, Feb. 10 (SpeciaD. John Boyle
O'Reiy the editor of The Pot convicted in Eng
land in 500 high treason, and sentenced to twenty
wears penal servude He escaped from prison In 1869
and came to Boston where he was naturalized lie mas
received several invitations to address Irish meetings ia
Canada Before accepting these he applied tc
st.fa Dep,rment Washington ana ny pcfsDhI ie''er
IN the English Government 10 know II ne was laoe 70
10 .o ~ ,ting british soil lie has received reply to
that he would be arrested II caught on British
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
MANA0ER OF A LUMBER COMPANY ARRESfhD'

MANAGER OF A LUMBER COMPANY Ahhn'iHp
ST. PAUL, Feb. 10 (SpeeiaD.-E. U. hais.eau' hi
manager OF the White Pine Lumber Company Vi .'1',
Iowa. Indicted by tho Grand Jury ana a'i'So" 'a
last night, chargedwith the embezzlemeht o' i VI '
company His speculations had going on Tor Year.
and amounted to between $4,000 and $4,000 as far as
traced Tho company had not suspected that he was
robbng them until few days ago. when ,ho,t
cons having been excited by his conduct ho} ep,hIv
an experi 10 examine his books Ills crime Is proDapH
due to losing operations the Board OF Ira"o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
SUICIDE OF A BANKER.

GALVESTON. Tex, Feb. ia dispatch to
The Neps from Bryan, Texas, says: Frank Clarke
senior partner Of the banking firm of Clarke Bryan &
Howell committed suicide this evening at o'clock by
shooting himself with revolver The bank
Mr. Clarke left addressed to his partner guy
NJ Bryan j requesting the latter to take charge Of his
estate and see that his children provided for"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
He DID NOT MISS A SHOT.

MEMPHIS, Feb. 10 (SpeciaT.-J. NJ. Jacks0n'
eyce contractor, goth quarrel with gang OF SIX
teen men, who were In his employ, Sun Rise, Miss
The men tried to kill him. lie was armed with revolver.
lie fired six times and shot each time. three OF
whom have since died Afer emPtying his pistol, JACK
son fed but returned and surrendered 10 tho officers Az
his trial he acquitted the proof showed that he
I'm self
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
EAsURgR ROBBED BY MASKED MEN

GALVESTON, Feb. 15.-A Ncirs Queen City,
Tex dispatch says: Last Friday night at Linden, the
county Of Cass County the house OF T. H. Renkcad
county treasurer was entered by two masked men, who
struck Mr. Kenkead q severe blow the head with n
pistol and robbed the safe of 81 900 IN money and
S22 600 securities all belonging TO the state and
ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16

LIVING FOR ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN YEARS
WILMINGTON, Feb. 10" Auntie" Wilmore,
a. she was Familiarity called Nancy Cass wilmore az
her name is said to have been, died in this city on
wednesday the age OF one hundred and sixteen she
was undoubtedly tho Oldest person in this State II not
the United Statss Her carly history was not clear "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
GERMAN DUTIES ON CORN

BERLIN, Feb. ia debate was heia Al ' .no
Rechstag yesterday on the subject OF the no
showed that the trade of the Baltic ports mao hoV sur
fered on account of the policy of protection ie u'
cared that he was opposed to any legislative attempts
at parceng the land in small alo%en tercfore ow SSr
those in favor OF peasant holdings should vote Ior pro
lection II the owners of land OF either CLASS were d a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16

r;ore between King Milan and an Austrian Princess
King Milan has been advised by his physicians 'na.
Prince Alexander the heir apparent to tIs d also
servia is physically and mentally lncapapie,b ,be % noss
bIity of another heir. King Milan intends 10 pIuuai'
divorce from Queen Natalie and seek a new aiiianco'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
AGAJy TT rs THE COZ GILMAN.

STEUBENvrLLE, Ohio, Feb. 15. (Specia)-Dr
j. W. Stewart OF this city has fortune and pretty
daughter Until recently he kept in his family AS coach
man George Beatty. A few days ago Beatty and Miss
Stewart repaired In secret to Pennsylvania whore they
married. They have returned 10 Steubcnvllc The
young wOnan's father has relented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
A POLISH CONVENTION TO BE HELD.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 10 (Specian.-A Polish Ma
tional Convention Will open at Lacrosse, Wisconsin,
tomorrow Delegates have already arrived from New
York Philadelphia and many nearer points. IL Is er'
peced that Of the states OF the Union will be repre-
nt.I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16

ARCHBISHOP PUROELL'S ACTION CONDEMNED.
CINCINNATI Feb. 15.-An association of the
creditors OF Archbishop Purcell resolved this afternoon
to push to Circuit Court appeal from the decision
of the Common Pleas Court In that case. Tney also
passed resolutions charging Archbishop Purcell with
apathy and condcmning him for II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
KING MILAN TO SEEK A DIVORCE.

VIENNA, Feb 15.-The Servian General Ca
targiis here special mission. lie hashad several
Interviews with Count Kalnoki Minister Of Foreign AZ
tsrs 1t seporsed that he Ia trying to arrange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16

her until on her deathbed when her whole e nres-
n nas. in review before her. and person VINO VIZ" vas
ent wrote down her history as she ielabea ~" ""N
horn about the year l769 In North Caronha'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
HOME FOR THE OIfIOA 40 GANG

CHICAGO, Feb. Is (Spec,aD.-Tho daily pa
pers are commenting avorably the lease Ny .'
City Council of tho which has been occupied py 'no
uunicua offices since tha Of 1871 pending the aoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
THE FIRE RECORD.
FORTY PERSONS HOMELESS,

MAHASoY CITY, Penn, Feb. 10 (SpeciaD.-
destructive fire occurred last night in Catawessa-st
1t originated from defective Aue in the kitchen OF
double house occupied by william Evans and George
Gehrlng The three adjoining houses destroyed,
and the fifth house pulled down to prevent the frc
from reaching buildings in spruce-st. Fortunately
snow storm prevailed at the e and this the
roofs OF buildings in other parts Of the town from taking
fire. Added to the cold the frozen plugs deficient ap-
paratus, and high wind the quantity of water In the
mains inadequate. and effort made to pump
It from Little Mahanony Creek sixteen squares from the
fire. The engine became clogged with coal dust and had
to be moved still further away Big Mahanony Creek
which frozen nearly solid to the bed 1p spite OF al
these difficulties the fire held In check long enough
to enable the occupants of the burning houses TO remove
most OF their household goods and valuables The bone
less people cared for by the t0wnspeope and Will
soon find homes The losses were as follows George
Gehring and James Goodhead, tenants Of william Evans
who occupied the third half block and loses $1,000
William Calhoun and his son. Henry Hans ana ana
his William and their families lost $2,oOO(
Andrew schmidt Mrs Powell and Frank Herb G6 " 0S
forty persons IN the ten families rendered homeless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16

pleon of the new City Hail. to which most of the city
officials have recently moved " is more than suspected
mers and gamblers who have control of the city potf
en- machinf'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
END or THE HOOKING VALLEY STRIKE

COLUMBUS, Feb. 15.-AnnOunccments were
all parts Of the Hooking Valley to-day that the
commissary had given out. that aid longer com
ing ill., and dssing the men TO get work This pract-
cally ends the strike. which began In April
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16

NYACK, N. Y, Feb. 15 (SpeciaO.-IwO explo-
sons heard last night about 10 o'clock in the base
OF the three-story brick building Of Abram Merritt
Co.. dry-goods merchants Of tho finest establish
ments I'm Nyack. One of the plate-glass windows In
Broadway shattered, and almost Immediately flames
were discovered. Tho entire fire department
responded to three alarms AMI for time most dsas-
trous confagration IN the heart OF the town was
threatened. by midnight tho fire was under control
Edward Phillips, foreman Of No. l Engine Company.
badly cut on the wrist. The firms loss is about
$4,000 ard is fully covered by insurance,
in tho Royal, Commercial Union and Phenix
OF Brooklyn; stock, $4,000, insured In
Royal, Commercial Union and Continental companies
fixtures, 81 200 In the Commercial Union. Mr.. Merritt
thinks the fire caused by explosion OF the heater
The shock threw down a young lady who crossing
Broadway. Prayers OF thankfulness for deliverance
from conagration were offered in the churches to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
SUICIDE FROM DREAD OF BLINDNESS.
CINCINNATI Feb. 1b.-Miss Ada Armstrong,

forty -four, daughter Of exState Senator Jaipes NJ
Armstrong committed suicide to-day by shooting her
self with pistol. She led ~ the deed by tho Tear
that she was gong " lose her eSesiglit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-16
CHIGI DYING.

MONSIGNOR CiIIGI DlING.
Iovnov Feb 1b.-MonsignOr Chigi, lately
Papal Nuncio at Paris. is dying at Rome.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06
A Clever Stratageni.
lTij- Hts.

A man of note found that his time was
frittersd away by idle callers How he Ne
cured himself from interruption is told AZ
follows: Walking down tho street one day.
a wel-tlressed female in store caught his
eye, ami wondering why the lady tarrisd So
long he approached and discovered that the
figure was dummy He passed on med itat-
ing first about the figure. then by natural
ai ociation Of IDEAS to women in general.
and next about the politeness of southern.
er- H. women, and just here an origin
i,iea struck him lie was sure tat no one,
at least no southarner, would attic mpt to in
tarrupt him while he seemed to be talking
to u woman. If quick sighted Nav
Yorker could mistake n dummy for n laiy,
why hoall not other peoplos
No sooner thought than done. The figure
wa, mlde and placed in his office. II,
worked with his back to the door and his
face to tho figure. People came and ooked
ana wa!to,l and walked away. The thing
acted Ike Charm, and the few cents for
Calico buttons, hooks and eyes and a CHG .
ron amply repaid by the saving in the
valuable time Of tue busy man
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06
An End tn Bone Scrapine.

Edward Shepherd. of Harrisburg, H.,
says, Having received so much benefit
from Electric BtteIs, feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know il. Have had
a running sore on my leg for eight years;
my doctors told me would have to have
the bone scraped Or leg amputated. l
used, instead. three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Buckiens Arnica
Saivc, and my ieg is now sound and well. r"
Electric Bi'ters are sold at fifty cents n
bottle. and Bucklcn's Arnica Saive nj 21c.
per hox by Hartz IL Bahnsen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06
ThE MESSENGER

Helen M. winslow In Every Other SATURDAY.
an 10 a singer 10 she said ous day;
my words shall sooths and strength
earthly rough way
For many weary heart"
Her lines, though rhy msi with all q poet,
art,
And measured as the drum-beat's stsa iy
ROLL
Touched not single soul
Col sent His angel down, and gently sm rts
Her little plan; and disappointnients note
On serod through all her life.
Once mnre she wrote; but under all the
strife
or grief and bitter loss echoed 80 pl ain,
Who read shei tears OF pain.
Again tho silent, whits winged angel came.
And snatching love with LIES best hopes
away
Left hut breaking heart
No longer from humanity apart
She wrote. but learned lesson born OF
trust,
And wrote, because she must,
Brave: helpful words of truth. 30 as Wa
hide
Our selfish eriefs, and at Gods will be trisl
In crncible Of sorrow,
Strength Comes to point brig liter, glad To-
To fainting, struggling souls; and keeneSt
A crown may be. not cross
THE GEL ERRATED nlIROES GPnTTO
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06

To all W no are suffering from the errors
and indiscreiione of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood &c,
! will send q recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE This grea, remedy
WIS discovered by "a missionary in South
America. Send a self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. IsMAN, Station ID
New York CITY.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06
Executors Notice.


Estate of Eliza Sweet, deceased.
The UNDER icned having been appointed Rxecu-
tor of the last will and testament OF Eliza Sweet
ste of the county Of Rock island, state OF Illinois
deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear
hefo the county court of Rock Island county, at
the office II the clerF Of said court in the city OF
Rock Island, at The November term, On the Second
Monday i'll November next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate notified
and requested 10 attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this end day of September, A. D., 1885.
2a-d4v II. f. SWEET, Executor.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06
The Patent ssedic,ne Trade.


Or the s, 900 patent MEDICINE of Ameri-
can cpncortoa now in the marH"t, tan
kind are thought to be OF real value The
trade amounts 10 s.3,OOO, 900 a year. Or
this 81 900, 900 is expended Tor sdverti.ing
A0l All luai return.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06

Dr. Y stones Bronchial Waters will
cure your throat and stop your cough.
Convenient to carry. Try box - cents
All druggists
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06

A Wyoming Territory "Giee Clue' has
slynched six men tor horse stealing this
year, SO far, without interfering with its
muscical pursuits.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-06

The prince Of Wales goes to NOR, b, is
and dances than ans marvel mai OF III,
time of life in London