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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
Adult. GEN. DRUMS REPORT.


WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 17-Adjt Gen.
Drum III his annual report 10 the secretary
of war, made public Tuesday, says: That the
reports of the various officers appointed to
inspect the tncampments Of state troops give
unmistakable evidence of a slowly maturing
temper and character that is destined to still
more closely unite the regular army and the
militia, the twifpartS Of the defensive power
of the government He suggests that state
encampments, to be of absolute benefit
should at least be of ten days duration,
and should be at a sufficient distance from
the homes of the members to overcome bust
ness and social influences; that camps should
be Invested of every appearance of holiday
character, and that the development of ex-
treme smartnesS in drill involves the neglect
of some of the most important and solid
parts Of soldiers training. The general
zeal and excellence ut the militia Is highly
commended
The adjutant general recommends legisla-
tive action to prevent the increasing fire.
quency of applications for discharge. That
they should be conditional on the reimburse
ment to the government Of 500, save in rare
instances.
Adit. Gen. Drum in his annual report to
Lieut. Gen. Sheridan says that the adoption
of q carefully considered code of punishment
for all military uJ~cnsas ard the establish
ment at posts oI a light prison for the con-
finement Of minor offenders lie thinks would
greatly tend to still further lessen the num-
Der of desertions. The total number of en-
hstments for the past year was 6,9il. Eight
cen thousand applicants for enlttment were
rejected by recruiting officers on account Of
physical and mental 1isqualiications
The present voluntary sgho& system in the
army, the adjutant gene al says, is failure,
and from radical Inherent defects will re
main 50. Those OF the MN who are the most
ignorant, and therefore III the greatest need
Of instruction are thc most averse To at
tending school bay school with teachers of
recognized rank and position and comPul-
sorry attendance would prove cf great benefit
10 the rank and file of III army.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
Visiting the Paris fire Department.

After the well-served and wel-cooked
breakfast haG been disposed of, the whole
party were driven III carriages to the best
engine house in Paris, aud minute inspection
Of ererythiuS was made by the foreign
GreEon. The Americans were particularly
stluc.s Ivy the gynnaatic training given the
Pari5 iircmrn, who arr taught 10 perform all
the fcats Of the acrobat. Mr. Pur1oy. Of the
New ! ork GARD, was much interest, d III an
experiment TO prove the efficiency of the
electric light in penetrating smoke 4 fire
was started in one corner of a cellar filled
With smoke. n nan envelopcI in a suit
rLuch like that worn hy Il diver was then sent
down. The air that he breatbed came from
Y shout, and after much looking he discovered
= the aid of an electric Light where the fire
VS. and c:tinguished it. Mr. rurroy will
probably introduce this feature into the New
York fire department.-1heodore Stantdn's
Paris i.ette-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

Mr. Ivan Moran sold a story four or five
years ago TO Mr.. Buuce, then the editor of
Appletons Journal, for So That Journal
ceased to exist before Ivan's story saw day
light in its columns, and Mr.. Ounce returned
it to the author When the Manhattan
started, its editor, Mr.. Formm, gave Mr.
Moran $50 for it. That magazine went the
way Of all wcaklings before they had time to
give the world Mr. Moran's story. Last week
Mr.. Moran sold that story once more, and
received $50 for it. The story would fill
three columns of daily paper and Mr..
Moran has received S1S5 for it already But
Mr.. Moran isn't always as fortunate as that
Last week he received this from Frank Leslies
publishing house; MY dear Moran: Please find
poem inclosed Its merits are fully appreci-
ated, but the unfortunate fact remains that
about 800 worth (cost price, of course: the
intrinsic value is much greater) of your
poems are still awaiting publication with us.
Yours, very truly, Benj. q. Smith. New
York Graphic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
THE CONVICTED ANARCHISTS.
The New York Central Labor Union APP
peals to the Public in Their Behalf.

New YORK, Nov 1.-THE appeal for the
condemned Chicago anarchists, drawn up by
a committee of the Central Labor union
Sunday night, was put in circulation Mon
day. 1t says:
Not as anarchists or socialists do we for
lnulate this petition, but in the name of all
honest men, in the name of every lover of
justice, do we seek to erase from the face of
history the blot which has been cast there by
the conviction of these men for the public
expression of their opinion and belief.
1t declares that fair and impartial trial
was impossible under the circumstances; that
there was no evidence to convict the prison
ers of mountaineering, and that the verdict
was in accordance with the demand of an
unreasoning public sentiment prejudiced by
the capitaliStic press.
LONDON, Nov ia meeting of British
Anarchists has been called for the Sd inst
at Cleveland hall to protest against the ac-
ton of the court in Chicago i'll condemning
to de ath Parsons and his companions on the
ground that money was freely used and the
jury, packed to secure the conviction of the
prisoners. They also denounce Judge Gary
for refusing the condemned men new trial
The Hon. Auberon Herbert, Lord Carnar-
yon's brother will probably preside at the
meeting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
MURDER By WHOLESALE.
TERRIBLE DEEDS RESULTING FROM
A LIFE OF SIN.

AFTER DfspOifinS nome II fhhhS wan
Murders Five People to shield His
Crime and Then Takes the Life of His
tery-Other Grimes.
WHITE RIVER, Ont, Nov. l7-For some
weeks a large number of employees have been
engaged about here in preparing the track
for the winter Among this force there was
one Richard X. 'Brien, a handsome young
fellow about 80 years Of age and a general
favorite among his companions. When he
first came here to work he met Mrs. Charles
Williams the wife Of a country storekeeper
Living in the same family with Mr. and Mrs
Charles Williams were the father and mother
of the husband, as wei! as three small chill
dren of the wife.
For the last six weeks Williams has sus-
pected his wife of infidelity and laid trap
TO catch her Taking the train Sunday for
Chaplain Ont he left word that he would
he absent over night, but instead of going to
his destination he took the return train from
a way station and so arrived home about I
O'Clock at night. Proceeding to his house he
opened the outer door with latch-key and
tiiNtlCu p'iii- W rs i'pih Lt Atuhu tiiSiN
his wife in company with O'Brien Taking
a heavy walking-stic which he carried,
le dealt the intruder blow upon the face
O'Brien quickly recovered himself and drew
a revolver and shot Williams dead
The noise attracted the other occupants of
the house and To shield his crime O'Brien
shot the father as he was entering the room
partially dressed Having no more cart
ridges, as the old LADY put IN an appearance
and screamed, startled bv the sight of her
husband living weltering in his hte's blood,
the murderer seized "a heavy chair and struck
Il cruel blow " hlch laid her Ganseiess before
him To conclude The work be- beat her I'M
til her head was reduced to Il pulp with a
heavy stick of stove wood procm ed from an
adjoining room, Two of the three children
were then disposed Of with the same club
which ended the existence Of the old lady
The little boy, the youngest, and only eight
cen months old, was spared, As he could
bear no evidence against the murderer
All the circumstances of Mrs Williams
were unavailmg She was threatened with
instant death if she did rot keep quiet, and
after the murder the wretch remained with
his paramour for some hours, when he arose,
and, taking a clasl-knife from his pocket,
stabbed her four times about the region of the
heart and lett her for dead He then fired
the house and left hurriedly Attracted by
the tiames nelghhurs came to the relief and
succeeded lii removing the bodies of the
killed and Mrs Williams and the infant
from the burning building Mrs, Williams
lived long enough TO make a statement Of
the affair 10 the authorities and then ex-
pire4L The officers rt The law were quickly
in search Of the assassin, AMI he was ar
rested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

THE recent democratic defeat in Vlr-
ginia, coupled with the importance OF
securing the legislature to be chosen in
November, 1887, which elects United
States senator to succeed Mr.. Riddleber-
ger, is already directing attention to the
importance of the Hon. John 5. Barbour
at the party helm again. Mr.. Barbour,
who is expected home from Europe in a
few days, will be rendered a public re-
ception by the Virginia Democratic as
sociation of Washington. and his success
sor in congress, Gen. W. II F. Lee, has
been invited TO make the reception
speech.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
STILL A MYSTERY.



CLEVELAND. OHIO, Nov III Two DAYS
earnest work by the poiicc has tailel to clear
M the mystery surrounding the murder of
Mrs Jane Wheeler last Friday evenr.
Ben iamn WHEELER, TIM wumans husband
and Patrick Gravrs. Il former tenant OF
Wheller's are still under arrest The coroner
began bis inquest N"nday- Nothing of I'M
portance was elected As showing who COM
mtted the murder Wheeler III his testi-
mouv, made a statemt Mt however which does
not agree with his story to the police When
the police FIRST went to his house Wheeler as
serted positively that Patrick Graves and
another man had committed the murder,
and that he recognized Graves Us the man
who assaulted INN. Monday. before thu
coroner, Wheeler SAID that hr was ncs sure
that Graves was til Inau; Ia fact, Ii, could
not tell who 1t was Numerous witnesses
gave testimony which would easily establish
AN albi for Graves.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CHATHAM, y. c, Nov NJ A white man,
Moore, was sent to the chan-gang saturday
for hav ing traded wives with another man.
When judge G,lmer asked him what he had
to say why sentence should not be passed, he
replied that he did not know II Vas "a crime.
A man came 10 his nous, with woman that
was better looking than his wife aud ban.
tered him tOr q traie So he ''swapped and
pad Sl.5@ - boot. As this Was his first
swap lie hoped tie court would impose d
Light sentence The other fr.' 'wa,a party
TO the II ade has not been az nle, as he
lives some ulieS up in TIL ,o.Gtsy, and the
OIL ,er5 have h.-,u unable to catch iiIu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

New YORK, Nov. l7.-T'he congregation
of the Fort Green Presbyterian church, of
Brooklyn, /, in high state OF excitement
over the question Of accepting the resigna
ton of their pastor, the Rev. benjamin
Staunton, who was recently found guilty Of
conduct unbecominE a minister by the pres
bvtery. \ public meeting res ulted in tie
vote of ~ To 81. Mr. Geiston challenged
James McNahon'o vote. and Chairman HOPE
said that Ii Mr. Gelston said Mr. Mcmahon
was not a pew-holder he was Il liar There
ng arlr was a fight right there. hut The con
.,regaticn cried shame" and the meeting
DISPERSED without the b.'l-iiction aud with
o,n hds ia. arrived at any result
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

IT is not difficult to see, says the Boss
ton Globe, that Massachusetts may from
this time forward be looked upon as a
good fighting ground for the democracy
Recent results point with certainty 10
that direction. A long stride in advance
was made this year We may well ex>
pect TO capture everything in the next
campaign to come. One year hence we
shall 90 into the fight with courage aud
determination which may We'll be expects
ed to carry all before il, for then, as now,
we shall deserve to win.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE veterinarians at
the Grand Pacific Tuesday morning listened
to and briefly discussed the report of a com
mittee appointed to investigate the cattle
disease of this city. The report was that the
disease now prevalent in the distillerv sta
bles and elsewhere in the city of Chicago and
vicinity is contagious pleuroPneumcnia
The committee, composed of Y. 7 Atchlson,
D. E. Salmon, James D. Hopkins, j. W
Gadsien, and ?. Paquin, recommended that
all diseased cattle he slaughtered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.-THE Baptist con
gresS of the United States for the discussion
of current questions met here Tuesday Rev
W. Z. Hatcher, ID, of Richmond, pre-
sided, with Rev. Scott of New York. secre-
tary. The vice presidents We're Rev Frank
lin Wilson, D. D, of Baltimore and Rev j.
B. Thomas of Brooklyn. Rev G. d. B. Pep
per of Watervilie, Me, read a very interest
ing paper on the Inspiration of the Script
ures." A paper on Faith Cures by Rev
W. H. Whitsitt of Louisville, was real.
Rev 2. S Moxom of Boston, viii read IA
per ON the Labor Question
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CHICAGO, Nov. IA meeting of cattle
growers was held in the call board room of
the board of trade Tuesday, and consolida-
ton of the st. Louis National association
with the Chicago National association under
the one head of The National Cattle Grow
ers' association" was effected and temporary
officers elected. Mr.. d. ". Smith, of Bates.
His, was elected president; John Clay, Jr,
Chicago, treasurer, and A. H. Sanders, Chi
cage, and S. 2. Cunningham, Fort Worth
Tex, secretaries After passing a resolution
of the old conference committee recommend
Ing t he adoption of constitution, the meet
ing adjourned subject to the call of the pres
ident and secretaries
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov I'D. T. Sal
mon, chief Of the bureau of animal industry.
Washington, after a careful examination oi
the alleged pleuro- pneumonia among Indiana
cattle, says the cattle examined We're af-
tlicted with worms in the lungs. Thousands
of them about the size and appearance OF
pms were found in each animal They are
the development of minute eggs, eaten with
grass or growing vegetables, and they are
necessarily fatal, but thcle is no contagiou
;I,smt them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CINCINNATI, Nov. 17.-Archbi shop Elder,
when asked if the clergy intend to carry out
the DEGREES of the recent Baltimore council
in regard to marriage ceremonies. replied
that 1t wa left discretionary with the biSh-
ops, but he thought they would be more
strict hereafter Marriage ceremonies should
not be so brief, and should be more impres-
sive The couple should b. in state uf
grace, have made a general confession, and
be prepared to receive the holy communion
at the muptial mass
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
A FAvoRIrE WITH THE FAIR SEX.

Papilon (extract of flax Skin Cure is
superior TO all the much advertised skin
beautiliers with the advantage of being
beneficial, and not like the mineral pre-
parations usually sold which are very
poisonous, 1t will remove all intiamma>
ton, chatting and roughness of the skin,
sunburn, freckles and unseemly blotches,
and leave the cuticle fair and soft us an
infants. An actual necessity for the
complete toilet table. Large bottles only
s1.00, for sale at drug stores. Sold by
II II DeSanto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

BRAZIL, Ind. Nov E-James Blackwood,
miner, living at Cordonia, is reported to
have beaten his wife to death Monday night.
Blackwool has been jailed, but is drunk and
can give no connected account of the matter.
The dead woman is badly bruised about the
face and head and sustained internal injuries
from kicking, resulting in her death. Black
wood is 40 years old and has always lived
happily with his wife, who was of respectable
connection and was the mother Of four chi-
dren. Considerable excitement prevails.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla, Nov 1.-THE ch
mate OF Florida is more powerful foe &c
Geronimo and his band than all the forces Of
the tuitcd States army The clerVatmg
climate and their own filth ate killing then
oil at the rate If four a DAY There are Al
bucks. sqGaws, and papposes at Fit Marion
while tierunimo and a dozen others are at Fl
Pickens They are hard lot, and it is con
,idtred unsafe TO give thein much liberty
One solitary pappoo>e has been born since thl
arrival Of the sdya yes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
Catarrh

Is a very prevalent and exceedingly disI
agreeable disease, liable, if neglected, to
develop into serious consumption. Be
ing constitutional disease, il requires n
constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsa,
parilla, which, acting through the blood
reaches every part of the system, effect,
ing a radical and permanent cure of ca,
tarrh in even its most severe forms Made
only by c. |. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when We are sick
End in pain. A hacking cough. severe
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome but all of these NAV be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant fol
children. Price 50 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CHICAGO, Nov. i7.Asba J. Burrus was
arraigned before JadSe Collins at o'clock
Tuesday afternoon for shooting M'; hey
GuodG aud Lillian Walters about YEAR ago.
Burrus hcld whispered consultation with
his attorneys, MIL, anj ingham and, to the
surprisa of great many, ar"sa when his
maine was called and PLEADED guilty TO the
charge against him. Quite n number OF
spectator, werr present and were very mu, h
disappointed at this turn Of affairs. They
expected to listen to the interesting develop
ments winch Tia. trial promised
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17
ENTRAPPlNG YOUNG GIRLS.


CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE police have Chat:
Smith locked up al the Twelfth street sta
ton on the charge Of abduction. and are
looking for J W MORGAN for the same Of
feuse Smith runs dramatic agency at
room -. l31 South Clark street. and hired
pretty Maggie Mcicrmott and Maggie Griel
10 join theatrical company at Hurley. WIS
Being stag.-struck the girls ran away from
home and We're put aboard the train for Hur-
ley in company with four other damSes
This was last Friday 1t Is alleged that a
letter has been received from enc Of them in
which She SAYS: For Gods sake. get some
one 10 90 To the authorities and get me out
| am locked w and not allowed 10 leave the
place. The letter says they are i'll house
Of illreputt. Two detectives have been sent
and the marshal of Hurley t.le-raphed about
the matter. Smith was held for a further
hearing before Justice C. J White in $500
bail Tuesday morning. 1t appears that the
girls applied to hun for work and he sent
them To Young's opera huusA at Hurley,
W Is, and that a brakeman on the train told
some one that this Was not a good pluct but
had been locked up by the police. ttc Smith
derue7 the charge that the olera house Is not
a Respectable place, and chalI,.uzes proof that
he hes done ANYTHING wrong.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

| was troubled with Chronic Catarrh
and gathering in my head. was very deaf
at times. haul discharges from my ears
and was unable to breathe through my
nose Before the second bottle of Ely:
Cream Balm was exhausted | WAS cured
and to-day enjoy sound heaIh.-C. j.
Corbin, 923 Chestnut street, Field Man
ager, Philadelphia Pub. House, Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

the existing system, miscalled "protec-
ton, that it diverts from the pockets of
the masses vast sums of money, which
become, in the hands OF its INSCRIPTIONS
and greedy possessors. a mighty agency
for the corruption and decentralization of
those from whom 1t has been extorted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

TOLEDO Ohio, Nov. lT.-Mchael Davitt
arrived i'll this city Tuesday unannouucel
and was met at the depot by single r.
porter. His reception did not suit him. and
he refused say anything Two hours later
d delegation headed by Senator Jones, DR.
O'Rellly, and w 7. Atkinson arrived from
Detroit and took dinner with the distn-
guished agitator at the Body house The
party then left for Detroit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

Disappointment in matters of pleasure is
hard TO be borne, in matters affecting
health it becomes cruel. Dr. Bulls
cough syrup never disappoints those who
use 1t for obstinats coughs. colds. irrita-
tee If tbs .hfps, snd lungs, etc,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

ST. LouIs, Nov. I'D. D. Fotheringham,
the Adams express messenger whose cur was
robbed three weeks ago OF money AMI valua-
bles amounting to Sl)o,o00, was arraigled III
the criminal court u 'sday morning charged
with grand larceny and receiving stolen
property. The messenger pleaded not guilty
to the charges and was remandei back to
iaiI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

II you are afflicted with loss ofappetite.
nausea, and vomiting. hillary dcrange>
ment, dull pains, and numbness in the
parts, affected, and feverish symptoms
you may safely conjecture that you have
govt. Rub therefore forthwith thorough-
ly with Salvation oil, the great pain des-
troycr. Price twenty-five cents "A bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Nov. IA special n
Tie Evening Wisconsin from Minervllle,
Wis, says the crew Of the schooner Ishpen.
ing, which was found deserted cl Whales
Back, Green Bay, on SATURDAY. have turned
up all right. They left Mcroniuc" Tuesday
morning, bound for Chicago b, rull
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

KINGSTON, Ont, Nov IA citizen Of
this place went to New York last week aud
purchased 81 .uD III counterfeit bills for $50
He was under the impression that he got
what he barg;dnrd for, but on opening his
valise for inspection at CAPE Vincent tue GUS
tom officer found the supposed package of
money TO be merely roll of sawdu5t and
rul1ljsh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CENTRALIA, His, Nov FIT d. Wilcox,
who numerically cowhiled Mrs. Smith at
the village of Odin Sunday, was brought to
this city Monday and fined heavily on two
charges OF assault aud battery and threaten
ing with pistol Wilcox claimed to be
Kentuckian
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

NEWARK, n. J., Nov. 17-Tua election for
an abbot of ST Mary abbey resulted Tues
day in the choice of Father Of rfraengle, of
st Vincent abbey at Latrple. near Pitts
burg Pa. The selection WAS made on the
first ballot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

CURED at Gilbert on Sunday night between
Huns and Poles, who had been carousing.
-Four men, includlnga policeman, were shot
and wounded, six were seriously injured by
clubs and stones, and another had his skull
split by an ak One of the wounded men
will die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

MONTREAL, Que, Nov. l;-The Hoke ex-
tradition case was continued Tuesday with
closed doors, owing t) newspaper here hav.
Ing published evidence which was ruled out
by the judge relating +" the ,nismanagcnient
of bank and the habits of cashier,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-11-17

LONDON, Nov. u. The Welsh colliers have
volunteered To suhi-:it to ) per cent. reduc-
ton to prevent the suspension OF uinin Z
operations and cons3uU ntly enforced idle
ness and suffering