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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11
In SEARCH OF A STEAMER.
Diamond JO Wants Another Packet, II
He Can Find One to Suit Him
River kiplets.

Diamond 10 is looking for another
boat to add to his feet. He is hard to
suit and has not yet found the one he
wants. What he is looking for is boat
to match the Pittsburg. There is.a great
difference in boats. and Diamond 10
wants none but the best A boat that
combines great strength. with beauty of
finish; a craft that affords ample room
for freight and every accommodation for
passengers Besides being strongly built,
1t must be of light draught, for the Dia-
mond 10 steamers are the last to leave
the river in the fall. The Diamond 10
are stern-wheel boats, as it is thought
they are best suited for the upper Missis>
sippi.
About two months ago Captain John
Killeen, master of the packet Pittsburg,
of the 10 line feet, and Diamond JOS
right hand man, went round ON the Ohio
riuer in search of boat that would meet
all the purposes, demands and desires of
the upper river steamboat magnate, but
could not find one to suit The Pitts
burg, the flagship of the Diamond 10
feet, is as fine stern wheel boat as
could be built, a fine model, u beauty in
appearance observed from any point of
view, plenty of room for freight, and am
pie accommodation for passengers, boat
that will run anywhere in any stage of
the water, and Diamond 10 could not
build boat more in accordance with his
ideas, though he bought her second
handed for $4,000 from an Ohio river
company few years ago. She was then
new boat, and Mr.. Reynolds put i'm
provements upon her until she is now
worth $50, 600 If he succeeds in getting
the boat he desires. with he Pittsburg
Sidney and Mary Morton he will make
things lively on the upper river. Mr..
fNeVnOIuS Uullt most Vi MS UOhtS nlulStll'
The Morton, Libbie Conger and JOSE
phine were constructed at Dubuque; the
Josie was bought, and the Sidney was
bought on the Ohio about the same time
the Pittsburg was, though she is not SO
large nor so fast steamer.
RIPLETs.
The Sidney went down this morning.
The Mary Morton has been delayed
south by low water, ard will not get away
from St. Louis before tonight. She will
be along here about Sunday afternoon.
The War Eagle which is being repaired
and repainted at ST. LOUIS, comes out
next Wednesday. and will run the re-
mainder of the season between st. Loui.
and St. Paul
The st. Paul went south last evening
with nice trip. The St Paul makes as
reliable time as any boat on the Mississ-
ippi,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

The c., M. & St. Paul is still selling
limited tickets to Chicago for $40.
There will be sleeper leave Rock Island
at Ills every night except Saturday and
Sunday, arriving in Chicago at 7;10 d. m.
Leaving Chicago coming back at 10:40
every night, arriving at Rock Island at
6:25 a. m.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11
Lots for Sale

During the months of May and June l
will give discount of 1924 per cent on
all cash payments on lots In Guyer's adj
dition. 12.1m E. Fl. GUYER.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

Anyone having business with the ARGUS
office after p. m. On the event that the
Office is ciosed) will please call at vii,
mans & Galt's news stand in the postoffice
building, who are authorized to transact
business of everv nature for the ARGUS.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11
Butchers Agreement.

Rock ISLAND, June 10. 1886.
The butchers of Rock Island have per-
fected amutral agreement by which is
the future all shops will be closed from
1 TO A p. m, but open from A to 8p. m
and closed on Sunday after 10 q. m.
FRED 6cHUETT.
Secretary Butchers Association.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law.
Makes collections. loans money, and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoffice block. Rock Isl
and. Ill ds&w1y
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81. 100000. E. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

You can get cut rates over any railroad
at Blake's ticket office 1903 Second
avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

Teeth extracted without pain by the
use of nitrous oxide gas Artificial teeth
inserted without plates. Office, 1924 Sec
ond avenue. div
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

A lock of Schiller's hair and Goethe's
signet ring and cup were sold for mere
bsgatelle in Germany the ether day.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

st. Paul Lodge No. 1O7. K. Of p. meet
in regular convention Friday even-
ing at 500, sharp.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

Emma Abbot was In runaway acct.
dent in Cleveland, but was not injured
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11

Mrs. Logans garden party last week
Melted $1,000 for the Garfield hospital
fund.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11
7 PER GENT MORTGAGES

EOR SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
ing machine with all the modern improve
ments. Enquire at ARGUS Office.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-11
HALF-CENT A W0Rh.

The ARGUS hereafter will publish ia this col
ann all advertisements of Lost, Found, For Rent
For Sale, Beqrd or Rooms, Wanted. and similar
notices at the low rate of one half cent 1oora,
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than ten cents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
Minor Notes.

Clarence Kelly, the eleven-year- Jefferson
vile boy who was missing for two weeks, has
been found at Chattanooga.
Parties from Louisville contemplate the estab-
lishment of an extensive adge-tool mandatory
at DePauw, Harrison comfy.
Preston Robbins, a wealthy citizen, living
near New Washington, Clark county, died on
Thursday, aged sixty6ve years.
Ed Roche, brakeman on the Corydon branch
of the Airline, was badly hurt at Corydon by
being caught between the bumpers OF the cars.
Howard Cromwell, who rec tty eloped with
Miss libbie Tull, young lady of Hanover, and
shortly afterward deserted her, is wanted at
Lexington, Scott county, for forgery.
The house IN which George Fltchey lived, at
Charlottesville, was destroyed by fire yesterday
morning Mr.. Fitchey at one time resi-
dent of indianapolis, and his parents still reside
in this city.
It is now understood that three more gambling
houses will be opened in Jeffersonville within the
next ten days-two keno and one faro bank.
This will make a total of six regular gambling
houses in that city
Miranda Dean, wife of James Dean and
mother of W. o. Dean, of Windfall, died at her
residence, eight miles northeast of that place,
Tuesday evening Her death was very sudden
and unexpected. and was caused by heart dis
ease.
e. B. Funk, of GAINESVILLE, Harrison county,
was awarded the highest per cent in the exam
ination of applicants for the appointment to The
cadetship at West Point from the Third districr.
Mr.. Albert johnson, son of the Hon. f. K. John
son, of New Albany, received the second best
per cent, and was recommended TO Congress
man Howard as alternate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17


The Testimony Not Yet Completed-Mr. Haw-
kins Not Alarmed Over the Evidence.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. April l6-State Senator Weir
and the other LaPorte witnesses in the investi-
CATION of the charges against United States
Marshal Hawkins, of Indiana, expected to be
discharged by the Senate committee on the judi
ciary to-day, and to leave for their homes to-
night, but they arc to be detained day or two
for crossexamination. Marshal Hawkins was
to-day permitted to read the test nony of those
who gave evidence against him, and he has sug-
gested line of cross-examination for tomorrow,
when the investigation will doubtless be COM
pleted, so far as the prosecution is concerned,
and all witnesses discharged. Mr.. HEwkins has
submitted quite number Of affidavits in his de-
Tense, and believes he will not be required to call
any Witnesses This, however, will be deter
mined by the full committee when the testimony
is taken and the afidavits are laid before it.
Mr.. Hawkins said to your correspondent to-
night that he did not consider the testimony
against him of damaging character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17

of ascertaining to what extent the troops were
being benefited by it, and the result of this in
curry shows that out of 138 separate posts which
have responded l29 have reported that at no time
during the past ten years have any donations of
books, periodicals or documents been received
from that association; and to the inquiry
whether this institution has ever been Of any
service to the commanders, 129 have unqual-
fedly responded no, while ninety six have re-
piled that they have no knowledge whatever of
the association. Quite number of officers have
given their personal experience of this associa-
ton in no complimentary terms. 1t is learned
that the association is legatee to a considerable
amount of money which. sooner or later, will be-
come available; and this probably explains the
fact that while. as represented by its friends,
lack of funds and many disbursements COM
PEELED the association to suspend operations
some six years ago. it still maintains an organi
cation. The facts disclosed by the investiga-
ticn were found to be much at variance with
the representations made by this association that
the War Department felt it due to those whose
benevolence led them to take lively interest in
this matter, to give publicity to the results Of
its lnQuiriesn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17


feared that trouble would ensue N case the two
professions came together. Fortunately. moth
ing of the kind occurred The two professions
formed in different sections Of the city, and al
though both had selected pretty much the same
line of march, they moved over 1t at different
times, and without collision. In view of the
lack of harmony between the two parties, the
President positively refused to review either
procession Both passed in front of the White
House, but mounted policemen guarded the
gates and prevented their entering the grounds.
The President, through his private secretary,
had previously notified the chairmen of the OPP
posing committees that 1t would give him pleas
ure to accept joint invitation to review one
procession in which all could amicably partici-
pate, but that he could not take sides In the
quarrel. and therefore declined to accept either
Of the invitations to review the parade. A
strong effort was made to reconcile the differ
ences between the two factions and have them
unite in one demonstration, so as to secure the
honor of the Presidents recognition, but with
out success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
EmANCIPATIoN CELEBRATION.

The Colored People Disagree, and the Presi-
dent Refuses to Review Either Procession.
WASHINGTON, April 16. To-day was the
twenty fourth anniversary of the emancipation
Of the slaves in the District of Columbia and
the event was celebrated in a somewhat unusual
manner. The colored people disagreed among
themselves as to how the celebration should be
conducted. and, as q result, divided into two
factions-one headed by w. G. Chace, editor of
colored newspaper, and the other by Perry
arson, who was delegate to the Republican
ational convention. Each party made elabo-
fate arrangements for parade, and a public
meeting at night, and each endeavored to excel
he display of the other The Chace party com
pieted its programme first, and secured for their
parade the services of the principal colored mill
tary organization Of the city. The Carson party
did not include as many militia companies bnt
il had more bands of music, and was particu-
larly strong in civic organizations, foremost of
which was the hod-carriers' union and the en-
ployes Of the brick-yards Each procession con-
tanned several wagon-loads Of colored women,
dressed in white and colored dresses,
representing the Goddess OF Liberty, Queen
sf May. etc. Party feeling ran high, and il was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
JONES OF FLORIDA.
He Will Return to His Senatorial Duties
When the Papers Cease Their Meddling.

CHICAGO, April 16.-A local paper this morn
ing publishes an interview had with Mr.. James
Mccarthy, of jacksonville, Fla, who arrived
yesterday from Detroit. where, it is asserted, he
had been sent by several of Senator Jones's per-
sona friends. as we'll the press Of that section,
to investig ate the reasons for the Senator'S
strange actions and to ascertain the cause for his
prolonged absence from his post of duty at
Washington Mr. Mccarthy says that Senator
Jones originally went to Detroit for his health
and adds: IT found that one reason for his re
manning there was because he was largely inter
ested in a new manufacturing enterprise now be
ing got up in which several millions of dollars
are being invested" Regarding the story of the
Senator's connection with Miss Palm, Mr.. Nc
Carthy says the reports of his falling in love
with the lady and prosecuting her are false His
acquaintance was merely passing. Mr. McCar-
thy further said: "The Senator will avoid an
swering, directly or indirectly, any questions put
to him by friends or anybody leading on the sub
ject OF his being in any way connected with Miss
Palm. When I asked him to explain his pro-
longed stay, he said: i came to Detroit, in the
first place, to seek recuperation and rest, and
my stay has been prolonged beyond my expecta-
tlons, or. might add, personal inclinatlons, but
the local prass, subsequently augmented by pa
pers of my own State and others, have taken it
upon themselves to publish certain stories re-
lating to my personal welfare, and I don't pro-
pose to be placed in rdiculsus position before
my many friends in Detroit and elsewhere by
their dictaton. have been giving my person
al attention to matters relating to my senatorial
duties as they required Other Senators have
absented themselves for greater period of
time. of which there has been scarcely mention
made. and don't see why should be made
such conspicuous exception. My health has
about returned. and shall very soon go back to
Washington, if the members Of the press are
satisfied to give up their attacks"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
SENATOR PAINE.

He Declares the Ohio Investigation Has
Faded in Farcical Manner.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Payne this
afternoon, in answer to an inquiry as to his
views on the report of the Columbus investgat-
ing comm ittee, said: ''The labor of the COM
mittee has ended in as magnificent a farce as I
supposed 1t would. On the ed of January l
addressed the following letter to the COMMITTEES:
"Hon Thomas A. Cowgirl, Chairman:
"Sir-As your branch of the General Assembly has
appointed special committee, of which you are the
chairman. to investigate the conduct of the Demo-
cratic caucus which, in January 1884, nominated a
ter is thus raised to plane of responsibility and
placed in charge of intelligent and honorable gentle
men, propose to give it appropriate attention. For
myself invite and challenge the most thorough and
rigid scrutiny. My private correspondence and books
of account will be cheerfully submitted to your in
spection If you desire it. only insist, in case any
me- that may be afforded opportunity of appear
ing before the committee.
II am. very respectfully, yours. Il. B. PAYNE.
TN reply to this under date Of Jan. Is,
Chairman Cowgirl said that If, in the prosecu-
ton of this inquiry, any testimony tending to
inculpate You in any degree with any question
able transactions, be received, | assure you that
your request to appear before the committee
will be most cordially and fully acceeded to- l
have received no notice or intimation that there
was occasion for my appearance. nor has the
committee asked for my books or private corre-
spondence. The investigation appears 10 have
taken the widest range aided by authority and
powers OF the House, and rumors and the faint
est gossip are hunted down and traced to their
source, and If the majority of the committee
are the candid upright and honorable men that
they were assumed to be, they must have found
no testimony tending in the least degree to in
culpate me with any questionable transaction
And here so far as am concerned, may for
the present leave the matter, The committee
professedly sought cause for expeling four MEM
bers of the House for bribery, but were COM
PEELED to completely exouerate each one Of
them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
Money Accumulation in New York.

'Gath's" Letter
What situation does this city present, with
its vast wealth and want of tinael The bank
statement last week showed 1871, 000. 600 of de-
posts in this city, more money by 800 900 than
were on deposit last year at this time, and more
than was deposit by $50, 100000 three years
ago. Alas so much deposited does not mean
well for business The loans at the same time
were about $3.50, 600 000 The surplus, however,
in possession of banks is down to about $40, 000,
000 whereas at this time last year it $47. 000
000 You run over the list of New York banks
and see how much they have in deposits. The
leading bank is generally the Park. at Broadway
and Fulton street, which now has $26, 600, 000
Next to that is the old Chemical Bank, which
has never suspended payments at any time since
1t was started. with 1923, 100000 Tho Importers
and Traders Bank shows over $50 900 900. The
First National has 500, 000, 900. They run down
to little banks you hardly ever hear of, but even
these astonish one Here is the West-side Bank,
whose officer ran away three or four years ago,
but 1t has nearly So. 600, 900 Of deposits and the
Garfield Bank. which is only a few years old,
having been started after Garfeld's death, has
also got 81 900 000 Exchange all over the United
States is almost always in favor of New York
city, so that you pay debt anywhere il you
have funds in New York city with draft or
check here and it will cost nothing to advance IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
NELLIE ARTHUR AND HER FATHER.



the Sick Mans Wants.
New York World.
For several weeks callers at No. 1913 Lexington
avenue, inquiring after the health Of exPresident
Chester A. Arthur, have been informed that he
was suffering merely from indisposition. aseyere
cold, and that ne would resume his accustomed
daily drives as soon as the weather became warm
The weather has grown so warm that one suffer-
ing merely from cold could venture out with
out danger, but still the ex- President remaips
confined to his house, and all inquiries as to his
physical condition are answered in the same
way. His daughter Nellie is now at home nrrs-
ing him.
ibid Miss Nellie return from Washington ON
account of her fathers illnessp a friend was
asked yesterday.
mo. she didn't. She went to Washington to
be confirmed, and she came back because she
had to 60 to school She goes to school every
day. The only trouble with Mr. Arthur is
we're cold, and he will be all right in couple Of
days.
Dr. Peters, No. IL West Twenty-ninth street,
the physician in charge. was asked yesterday:
"Win you tell me the exact condition OF OK
President Arthur"
81 decline to say anything about it." said DR..
Peters. "A physician is a sort of father confess
sor. and he has no right to say anything about,
his patients affairs"
"But the public and Mr.. Arthur's friends wish
to know how he is" said the reporter.
sThey are not his friends" said the Doctor
buoy are prvlng, curious people VINO just Whne
to satisfy their curiosity / won't have any dis
graceful business like Garfield and Grant had. I
think 1t was simply outrageous to have lot OF
gaping curious people prying into their private
affairs. won't have any of it, not much; you
won't get anything out of me. Nothing at all.
Not word"
It will be seen from the above that the actual
condition of the ex-President is kept a secret,
but it is generally believed that he is quite i'll.
and that the family does not want the true facts
known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
The Gallows.

New CASTLE, Del, April 16-Charles Robin.
son, colored, was hanged here at 1:03 this after
noon. He died of strangulation. and with very
slight struggles. He made a short speech on the
scafold, reiterating his innocence. and while the
deputy was adjusting the moose around his neck
said, Draw it tighter; farewell to the world.
In ten minutes the physicians pronounced the
pulsations Of the heart imperceptible Robinson
was hanged for outraging and numbering Mrs.
Ella f. Gardner, white woman.
NoRTHABfPToN. April 16.-Allen j. Adams, in
1875, murdered his employer, Moses Dickinson,
an aged farmer OF Amherst by splitting his
head with an ak, robbed him of considerable
sum of money, and fed. After spending ten
years as a tramp, he confessed his crime, during
drunken dispute, and was returned to Massa-
chusetts, tried and convicted. He expiatec>his
crime on the scaffold here & few minutes after
10 o'clock this morning. His utterances were
blasphemous to the last
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
ALI Kinds in the Two States.
A Jennings County Woman Cuts Her Throat
with Razor-Drowning of Well-Known
Farmer-GIeanings from Correspondence.
INDIANA.

Jennings County Woman Commits Sui
eide by Cutting Her Throat
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
VERNON, April 16.-Eva, wife Of William
West, committed suicide by cutting her throat
with razor, on last Wednesday night. Mr.
West returned from his farm work in the even
ing, and found that his wife had failed to pre-
pare the evening meal. saying that she was sick.
Mr.. West went to the kitchen and prepared the
supper, the wife saying she would lie down.
After Mr.. West had prepared the supper, and
the children were at the table, he stepped to the
bedroom to see how his wife was feeling, but
failed to find her in the room He locked
through the house for her. but could not find
her. He Immediately notified his neighbors Of
her mysterious disappearance. general
search was instituted, and it was found that she
had gone to the cow-shed, and there cut her
throat with razor, the weapon used being
found lying by her side. She was still alive and
able to talk, but failed to give any reason for
the rash act Death came to her relief at II
o'clock. Her home was a pleasant one, and her
husband one Of Jennings countys best citizens.
The act is thought to have been tho result Of
alteration of mind.