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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. e5-Thc Universalis
general convention wound up Friday even
ing with a grand hoax. Some waggisl
student at Buchtel college had sent PRINTED
cards to about 100 of the delegates inviting
them TO take a ) o'clock dinner at the house
of DIR. Cone, president If the college At the
appointed hour the divines turned up. swarm
ing all over the house of the president, much
to the dismay of the good doctor and hi,
wife Some took the joke good naturally
hut others let out on the offending joker in
manner that had no regard for the Univcr
salist ceetd. An investigation was startet
among the students by the president Satur
day 10 discover the perpetrator
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
CRAZED BY RELIGION.


tion in n Passenger Car.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct ga crazy negro
boarded the early morning express from Chi
cago on the Pan Handle road at LoganSport
Friday and took seat in the smoker. When
the conductor demanded his fare the negro
sprang to his feet with whoop, and with a
knife and heavy cane cleared the car not
only of passengers, but of the train employees,
and kept. possession of it until it arrived
in this city. At Nohlesville the sher-
iff of Hamilton county trie to arrest the
maniac, hut the latter made a dash at
him with his knife and refused to be cowe1
by "A cooked revolver. Fortunately the EN-
ployes had taken the precaution to lock the
doors OF the smoker, and the crazy man was
held prisoner until the arrival of the train
here, when by little strategy several police
men were enabled to approach from the rear
and disarm him This was not done, how
ever, until after a tremendous struggle
The mnatic's name is Moses O'Cannon He
had been to Wabash seeking some money the
location of which had come to him in a Wis
ion. He was crazed by religious excitement.
and all the time he struggled with the officers
he prayed for strength TO enable him to re
tain possession of his knife.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
AN uNWlsE NOMINATION.
A southerner Who Is Disappointed in the
a~5sE Present Exeeatise gsS

CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct 25.--ln the course
Of a campaign speech at johnson Thursday
Congressman Tiilman said that times were
harder now than ever before, because OF the
Encouragement of the Democratic admins
tfation It was that whic had brought cot
ton TO its low price of s cents I'VE made a
very unwise nomination and election when
we placed President Cleveland in office, said
the speaker. when Cleveland was elected
l thought we were going to have white
mans government, but Cleveland still keeps
200 negres in fat offices in Washington and is
still appointing them, when there are hun
dreds of our geomen who would be glad to
have the places. Cleveland has done nothing
for the south. He has caused all our business
troubles. He is carrying on the government
more in favor Of the Republican party and
the Wall street rings than even Grant or
Hayes dared TO do. Mrs, Cleveland, if she
wants, can make her husband do right by
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
A Warrant Out for Murat HaIsted,

CINCINNATI, Oct. 2i.-Charles Heron sne
Ferdinand Springmeir were before the 20
lice court Saturday morning TO answer t,
charges of falsely certifying to pay-rolls am
and other vouchers, whereby the money o
the city WAS misappliei while they wer,
members Of the late board of public works
Their cases were set for hearing early il
November Mr.. Charles Heron immedi
ately afterward swore out a warrant for thu
arrest of NJ HaIstead. of The Commercial Ga
zette, on change of criminal libel for pub
location two days ago of whGt purported +
be a sketch of Mr. Herron's life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
A Husbands Fiendish Crime.

I.EAvENwoRTH, Kan. Oct 25-One of the
most fiendish outrages ever perpetratei here
was committed Friday night by Silas Laferty
who, after knocking down his wife and beat
ing her until she was unconscious, poured
half gallon of coal oil over her cloth
ing, set it on fire, and then left her in that
awful condition. Richard Williams saw the
blaze through the window, and ran to her
rescue, but when the flames Were extinguishel
every thread of clothing was burned from
her body, while the unfortunate woman was
burned to a crisp from head to foot. The in,
famous husband can not be found, having
absconded The woman can not live
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 25-The presi
dent Saturday made the following appoint
ments: Daniel n Lockwood, of New York,
10 be at torney fer the United States for tn,
northern district of New York; Lucius NJ
Lamar, Of Georgia to be marshal for th
United States for the southern district o
Georgia United States conS,ils: Seth A
Pratt, of MasSachusett Is, at Zanzibar: c. Il
Mccall, of Alabama, at Santos William r
Greathouse, of Louisiana, at Tampico; Enocl
j. Smithers, of Delaw are, at Tien Tsin, Johi
+ Campbell, of California, at Tamatan
Leopold Moore, of New York. at Hull.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

PORTSMOUTH. Ohio, Oct 2o--Sixty Italian
railroaders on the new south side railroad
struck Friday afternoon for last months
pay. Saturday, armed with reviewers and
clubs, and carrying red Dag, they marched
down the entire contract and compelled tn,
other laburers to cease work Fifteen Of th,
leaders have been arrested Icy tie Levi.
county coroner and a pose in the absence
of the sheriff There is great excitement al
along the road, and much trouble is antici
pated. The country people are afraid Il
leave their homes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

SPRNGF1ELD, Ills, oct 23-The state
board Of live stock commissioners held meet
ing here Thursday and had n consultation
with the governor and the attorney genera.
relative TO legal questions growing out of til.
situation in Chicago. The board decided &c
proceed at once with the slaughter of all thu
cattle in the distiIlery sheds which are af
fected with pleuro-pneumona, and have in
structed DIR. Casewell to that effect
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 22-The most nota-
bic social event which has taken place in the
northwest this season was the marriage
Thursday at 4 O'Clock, in st Paurs Episco
pal church, of Miss Elizabeth S Hancock ta
Mr. Edward S. Frost, Miss Hancock is the
daughter of Cot John Hancock of Washing
ton, niece of the late Gen. Hancock, and
grand-niece of John Adams, the second pres
dent Of the United States.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

QUINCY. Ill, oct 2}-Cien. aud Mrs Lc-
gan arrived here at noon Friday and viii re-
main in Quincy until Sunday night, the
guests of Col Distiu Friday evening re-
ception was rendered to the general at the
IRE ulcnt house He was escorted to the no
tel by the Grand Army OF the Republic, the
veterans first paying their respects, after
which large number Of prominet citizen
and their ladies greeted the general and his
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct, 25.-Friday night
sixty -six switchmen OF the Louisville q Nash
vile Short Line to Cincinnati, comprising
twenty-five freight crews, joined the switch
men in the strike tor higher wages They
offered no viol ence. but no freight is moving
on the Short Line Tie strikers held a secret
meeting Friday night, and there was talk of
iaaugurating a strike on the whole Louisville
q Nashville system, but no definite action Is
known to have been taken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

The retention of any waste matter in
the system produces injury. The collec>
ton of ''phlegm' or diseased mucous in
time of cold or throat affection should be
promptly removed. DR.. Bulls congh
syrup does it more quickly and effectual>
ly than any other cough syrup made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

were elected for the ensuing year; President,
Julia Ward Howe; secretary Ella c. Latham;
treasurer L. T. Wallcott One vice preSi-
dent and one director from each state were
elected. The following papers were read;
"A Practical View of Woman Suffrage by
Miss LARA Clay, of Kentucky; The Effects
of Stimulants and Narcotics on Women, by
Mary j. Stafford, of Massachusetts, Papers
on suffrage We're also read by Miss Mary f.
Eastman and Mr.. E. D. Cheny, of Massachu
sets. The congress then adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

LIVE RPuoL, Oct. 25.-The business of tho
Innan Steamship company will, after Tues
day, Oct. %, be transacted by new organ
ization to lie known as the Inman q Inter-
national Steamship company. The Liverpool
agents of the new company are Richardson,
Spence 6 Co., and the New York agents
Peter Wright & Sons Improved and speed
ier vessels will lie added to the service at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

SAULT STE MARIE, Mich, Oct IS The
barge Eureka, reported Thursday as having
broke loose from her tow, fotmdered in
Lake Superior on the Goth INST, ten miles
above Whitetish point, and five miles from
shore, i'll seven fatbonls Of water, and
abreast of hfe-saving station No, 3. From
present information all hands We're lost Had
any OF the crew been rescued information
without doubt would have been received at
Ibis nlaC,,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 25-The secrr-
tary of the interior department has informed
the war department that the thirty mine In
dian youths between the ages of II and -
years among the Apaches confined at Fort
Marion Fla, viii be received for educational
and industrial training if delivered to Capt
Pratt, superintendent of the Carlisle Indian
training school in Pennsylvania; and he las
also directed the commissioner OF Indian al
fairs to provide school accommodations for
those below l. years of age, suitable to be
sent to school
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

THE position OF stale superintendent
of public instruction is an important one
and The greatest care should be exercised
in making selection for that office
Prof. Oldt, the democratic candidate, is
a young, active and progressive man,
who is fully up to and ahead of the
times in educational work. As he re,
sides IN our neighboring county of Car
roll, Rock Island voters should take more
than a passing interest in his election.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

PHILApELPIIA. oct. 23.-General Master
Workman Powderly, accompanied by tbs
general officers and members Of the genera
executive board of the Knights of. Labor. ar,
rived here Friday morning from Richmond
Mr.. F"wderly afterwarl II on the II O'clocl
train for his home at Scranton. Pa He vii
return to this city early next week and IN
joined by the other members of the genera
executive board, when the permanent head
quarters Of the order viii be established here
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
DAMAGED BY THE SHOCK.


Many Chimneys in summerviiie Must
Come Down-Geysers Discovered.
CHARLESTON, 8. C., Oct 25.-Dispatches
received at "a m report the damage al
Summeryille by the shock Friday afternoon
greater than at first stated. Seventy five
chimneys will have to come down. A mum
Der of geysers have been discovered, where
an oily water spouts up continuously, The
water has an odor similar to kerosene oil
and is accompanied by fine sand of different
colors. The people of the town are thor
oughly worked up again, and great uneasi.
ness if felt by all.
The duration of the shock is estimated al
from twenty to thirty seconds and the force
SO great that persons found it exceedingly
difficult to open doors or get out of theil
houses to safer locality, and some cases ar,
reported where persons were thrown down
by the shaking. There was slight shock i'll
Summerville and Charleston at LIS Friday
night There was no damage done,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
Salvation soldiers score a victor,

TORONTO, Can Oct. 25.-Chief Justice.
Wilson has quaShed the conviction of George
Martin, a Salvation Army soldier, who was
Jailed for ten days by q judge in Lahetield,
Can, for beating atambourine on the streets
on a Sunday contrary to municipal law
Justice Wilson held that it was not shown in
the evidence az ainst Martin that ne was not
beating the tambourine for the spiritual
cool OF the inhal,itants
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
THOUSANDS SAY so.

Mr.. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes:
L never hesitate to recommend your
Electric Bitters to my customers, they
give entire satisfaction and are rapid
sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-.
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels.
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars In
doctors bills every year.
Sold at 8fty cents he..ls By Hartz Il
Hkhnssp.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

BONNEVILLE, No, Oct. 25-EnoCh Gilum
and young man named Davis, While on
their way to town Saturday morning, were
struck and instantly killed by lightning, also
their two horses. The young men were out
of the wagon holding the team when struck.
The wagon contained their families, but
strange to say none of the occupants of the
wagon WIRE hurt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

A CITIZEN of Holyoke, Miss, was
drinking at a bar the other day with
three companions, when his wife came in,
Joined the drinkers, and ordered drinks
for all hands. 1t is said that no more eff
fectual way of breaking up drinking
party was ever known in that section.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
One More Death From Yellow Fever

New ORLEANS, Oct 23.-There was one
death from yellow fever Thursday at Biloxi
and two new cases. The victim was Mrs
Edwards. The quarantine will seriously in
terfere with the congressional election in the
district as it prevents the commissioners from
opening the registration books at Biloxi Sat
urday as required by law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 95,-Three blooming
white women were bro ught INTO town Fri,
day from Talking rock, where they were
found at work as the sole opera tors of an IL
licit still They are Mrs. Prick and her two
daughters, Salhe and Emma The revenue
raiders came upon them quite Unexpectedly
in their mountain retreat. The women took
their arrest cooIlv. and made but one re
quest-that of consulting a mirror before
starting cut on the Journey to Jail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
DON'T WANT soclALIsTIc JUDGES
Determined Fight To Be Made Against
Chicago Candidates of That Tendency.

Determined Fight To BE Made Against
Chicago Candidates of That Tendency.
CHICAGO, Oct. 25 "A feature of interest
in politics in this city is the effort that will
be directed against six of the candidates for
judges of the courts These six -Judges
Richard Prendergast, Kirk Halves, Egg bert
Jameson, J. c. Knickerbocker, Elliott An
thony, J. P. Altgeld-have formally &C.
cepted nominations at the hands of the So
cialist convention which was held at Greene
baum's hall Sept. 81, and they are all on the
Republican OF Democratic tickets also A
writer signing himself Policeman had a
large number of circulars printed and
extensively distributed, calling upon the
police force to drop politics SO far as these
gentlemen are concerned, and work and get
their friends to work against the judges re-
ferred to. There is also strong feeling in
business and professional circles against the
Socialists, resulting, as in the case of "a DO
hceman,n from the exposition Of the teach
ings of the Anarchists az dr%slopee IN uis
Hisi II An.ss; " a Tbs Asbsi.sF ksltlng
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

DETROIT, Oct % C. W Thomas, of New
Jersey, and Thomas +. Hughes, of New
| York, filed bill in the United States circuit
| court Saturday morning to foreclose the
first mortgage on the Chicago Il Canada
Southern railroad. of which they are creli-
tors The Lake Shore * Michigan southern
Railroad company, which operates the Chi
cage Il Canada Southern, is made a code
PENDANT. The bill asks for the usual injunc-
ton AMI that a receiver he appointed The
first mortgage is for s., 0o0,oe0 The inter
| ests of the plaintiffs represent a total of
slM, UoN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

NEW YORK, Oct 23.-The National Line
steamship America, from Liverpool, arrived
at quarantine 1880 a. H. Friday, having on
board the body of her master, Capt. Grace,
who died at sea on the 10Th instant of apo
plexy. Capt Grace was enc of the best
known ocean steamship captains sailing out
Of this port
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
Terribly Burned by an Explosion

CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-A tank filed with
japan, in the American Narnish works ex
plcded Friday afternoon. The inflammabl,
fluid was scattered about the works and ovel
the clothing of three employees, A. p George
Henry Poet, and Henry Sobsck. They wer,
terribly burned, and the injuries of Georg
and Hect will doubtless prove fatal Sotecl
NAV recover The works were damaged t.
the extent Of So, 900, and the flames spreat
to the lumber piles. in the johnson Chail
works and o. r. Jacobs iumberyards, dom.
$1,000 or $1,000 more damage. The finan
rial loss is covered by insurance.
LATER-Pect and George have since die,
Of their injuries.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

CHICAGO, Oct The Chicago Glass
Manufacturing compauv's works at Fortietl
street and Wentworth avenue were totally
destroyed Saturday and the loss to the com
pany will be S5n.Ge II was insured for
SnNs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

DUBLIN, Oct pa meeting of citizens
Of Waterford, presided over by the mayor of
That city Friday, it was resolved to erect q
statue to the memory of the late Gen.
Thomas Meagher
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-Carter H. Harrison,
mayor of Chicago was Saturday nominated
for congress by the Democrats of the Third
district, in opposition to William Z. Mason,
the Republican candidate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

EAST SAGINAW Mich, Oct Ga skele
ton was found Friday in the woods near here
1t is supposed to be that of William Snyder
who wandered away from his home in Rich
land year ago while deranged and probably
persisted in the Storm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

The veteran Admiral Luce will COM
mand the naval division in the parade at
the unwilling of the Bartholdi statue in
New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

the Anarchist organ, has designated Rgen-
dergast as ''our judge and tbs will ID him
no GOOD among the opposers uf the Socialist
prSpaganda. Thekcounting ef the ballots
after election will Be watched with especial
interest Cd account Of the presence u the
canvas of bis question Z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct 25.-The closing
session of the National Association for the
Advancement of Women was held Friday
Encouraging reports by the vice presidents
Of the various states were read, stating prog
ress of the good work The following officers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

BERLIN, Oct 25,-ln response 10 official in
quiries, the German embassy at st. Peters
burg telegraphs that there is no basis of
truth for the story that an attempt has been
made on the cars life, or for the report
that an aide-de-caIup hvs been shot by the
car
LONDON, Oct 25.-The story that the ear
lately killed Baron Reutern one of his aides,
with a sabre while under the impression that
the harnn was about 10 make an attempt on
has the cars life IS reiterated in adviccs
from st Petersburg.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
THE CHAMPIONS.

The worId's Haze Hall Championship
Won by the st. Louis Browns. g
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct l5.-The St Louis
Brownswon the game of ball Saturday by
a score Of to 8, which makes them the
champion base ball club of the world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Democratic and Peoples Union

with good speakers will be held the week
as follows, viz
Tuesday evening. Oct. 90, at Stevens
school house, in Hampton.
Thursday evening. Oct. 2S, at Center
school house, South Rock Island
Friday evening, Oct. 20, at Rapids
City
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

DETROIT, Mich, Oct 25-John Wickero,
living near Nashville, accidentally fired his
shotgun Friday. The shot struck and killed
his mother in law
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
THE MAYORALTY CANDIDATES.


Have to Say of Their Chances.
NEW YORK, Oct 25--The three candi-
dates for mayor of this city were asked Sat
urday by United Press reporter what they
had to say about the coming contest at the
polls Mr. Hewitt said;
have no opinion to give about my cleo
ton If the people of New York want me to
be their mayor they will vote for me If
they don't do so, and | am defeated, it will
be a great relief to me ! will repeat what
have said before, that is only because that
| consider that it would be the ruin of the
city should man with such ideas as George
be elected, that have accepted the nomina-
ton Of the united Democracy,
Mr. Roosevelt said:
/ am sure | shall be the next mayor
Of this city. Two weeks ago the
cry was all for George Then came
Hewitt's nomination and every body was sure
he would be elected. Last of all my boom
has come i am glad that il has come last be
cause | believe ID the old saying that the last
shall be first. ! know that New York, as a
rule, is Democrats. hut I am sure that will
have no effect On this evidence. The
Henry George supporters are all
| taken from the Democrats and
the ranks of the Republicans are untouched
| by the nevement. Another thing that makes
me sure Of being elected is the way that
many Democrats who are opposed to Georges
Socialistic ideas have pledged themselves to
me ] feel confident that ] am to be the next
mayor
Mr. George said:
am as sure of being the next
| mayor as if 1 were already elected.
would have been elected without Irving
| hall but with il / ain invincibe. The
strength OF the country is in the labor-ing
| class and they are with me and bound to
elect me.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

Japan has 1853 Protestant churches,
With 4 tnemhsrship Of i1ie7es
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
Blaine to Support Roosevelt.

NEW York, Oct. 25.-It is expected that
Mr.. Blaine will visit this city during tile
coming week for the purpose of making an
address in support of Mr.. Roosevelt in his
race for the mayorality.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25

Rubinstein, the pianist. has grea.
weakness for games of chance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-10-25
JULIA WARD HOWE HoNoRgD.

The Association for the Advancement o
Women Elect Her President.