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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

THE ST. Paul PtJResr. Press makes
the following plain remarks against
Mr.. Blaine as candidate in 1888.
Remembering that Mr.. Blaine would
now be president if he could have cons
manded the united republican vote, and
realizing that he has irrevocably alienat
ed large number who supported him in
1884, the question of his availability is
one which not even his most ardent ad
mirer should refuse to consider decisive
one. The republican party has no easy
task before it IN 1888. Democratic dis
contents are fused and melt away in the
intense desire to retain control of the
government and its patronage. The
republicans must nominate man who
can poll every republican vote if they
hope to win The majority of the party.
when it turns the matter over seriously.
thinking more of party success than of
the fortunes of any one man, however
popular. will, We are inclined to think,
conclude that there is eminent wisdom
IN the suggestion made not long
ago that it unite upon Judge Gresham as
its next candidate We know of no
man whose record is clearer or more ad>
mirable, who would command so easily
the vote of every republican. who would
he so strong in the doubtful states, and
who would be so enthusiastically receiv-
ed IN the all-impOrtant state of New
York. In the light of present events,
Judge Gresham is clearly the mos: avail>
able republican candidate "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
The Canphen DiYnrce Case

LONDON, Dec 10 The trial of the Camp
bell divorce case was resumed Thursday
The cross-examination of Lord Colin Camp
bell was continued. On being asked whether
having heard the evidence he alleged that
Lady Campbell had committed ad utery with
DIR. Bird at Cadogan place, Brook street, and
at Leigh court, his lordship said that was a
question that ought to be submitted to the
jury tsensationl. Replying to question
from the judge, Lord Colin said that he had
never been familiar with Mary Watson
Surgeons Propert and Allingham testified
that from the description which they heard
OF Lady Collins ailment in 1881 and 1892 it
was not one that would prevent her from
committing adultery This concluded the
case for Lord Colin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
THE TRADES CONGRESS.
THE FEDERATED UNIONS FINISH
THEIR WORK AT COLUMBUS.
A Resolution Adopted Favoring an Eight
Hour Day-PrOyisiOn for Merging the
Two Labor Organizations - The Ola
Rules of the Federated Congress
Adopted-The Proceedings.

huics Oh tne feutfhteu eohSfeSS
Adopted-The Proceedings.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec l0-The confer ence
of trades and labor unions resumed their de-
alterations at ~ O'Clock Thursday morning
with reporters excluded. After discussing
at some length the plans, objects and benefits
TO be derived from trades union congress
q committee was appointed to report name
and perfect details for The workings OF the
new organization into which the conference
will finally be resolved and become per-
manent body. The report of the committee
on resolutions was being discussed at ii a.
m. There are several delegates present from
trades organized under the Knights of Labor.
They have not handed in their credentials
and will not do so until the Powderly con-
ference committee reports.
The Trades conference Thurs lay morning
| adopted the old rules of the Federated congress.
W. H. Kelly was admitted as an addi
| tional delegate from the iron-molders, but
the credentials of G. Denny, from the
Glass-workers assembly, No 800, of the
Knights of Labor, was rejected
A resolution was adopted forming fed
Grafton of all trades and labor unions of
America, and committee of five appointed
to confer with a committee of the Federated
congress.
Letters were read from Francis j. Eagan,
secretary of the Union Shoe Statesmen Pro
tective association of New York, expressing
sympathy with the objects of the conference,
ami from Fred Feilerman, secretary of the
national executive board of the Tailors' Pro
gressive Union of North America, urging
| independent action Of workingmen as OPP
posed to politics.
Resolutions were read an | referred, and
the noon recess was ia en-
The Federated congress met Immediately
thereafter, Chairman Scott, of the commit
tee of the whole, reported attendance upon
the sessions of the conference, and urged the
ACCESSIBILITY of amalgamation.
j. Duncan was admittad as delegate
from the Granitecutters National union.
The eight-hour resolution Offered by Mr..
Mulvany, of Chicago, was adopted. lturges
| upon trades unions the adoption of the eight
| hour rule, making the question of wages Of
secondary importance
to ,,aaf coll IF tho chair
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
DROWNED A BASE.
Terrible Crime in ohio-A Mothers Con-
fession,

Terrible Crime in Ohlo-A Mothers Con-
fession.
SANDUSKY, Ohio, Dec 10-May Porter,
the young woman now in Jail here, charged
with having murdered her child by throwing
it in the hay, was seen Wednesday by re-
porter and solicited to make a statement
concerning the affair. She said that the
father of her babe was an Orrville travelling
man who had wife and several children.
In order to shield the author of her ruin, she
at first gave her name as Carroll but she is
now determined to expose him. She said
that the travelling man sent her
away from home. and while at Lakeside
she fell in love with Jerry Fahey, who is now
held as her accomplice in the crime They
lived together as man and wife until the
child was born. She hated her offspring, and
Fahey suggested that they kill it. She re
fused to murder the child and asked Fahey
to send it to founding asylum They then
came to Sandusky with the intention of plac-
ing the babe in the infirmary, but Fahey
without her knowledge threw it into the bay
and told her he had taken it to the infirmary.
Fahey confesses he murdered the child. The
woman is Il years old, handsome and intel
lioeTF
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
A VERY SLICK SCouNDREL
Possesses Himself of a Check That Is No
Use TO Him.

New YORK, Dec. 9-Jones, Mccormick &
Kennett, stock brokers, Tuesday bought 200
shares of Lake Shore stock at ISL cash from
Pomeroy & Meigs. The messenger employed
to deliver the stock handed it in through the
small aperture in front of the cashier of
Jones, Mccormick q kenett just as the tick
ers were clicking out 2:l5, the hour which re-
heves purchasers for paying for stock until
the next day. While the messenger was
waiting for the check for $40, 100 to be passed
to him, a tine-looking man came into the
outer Office and upbraided the boy for being
SO long, saying Pomeroy s. Meigs were in a
harry. Here, l will wait for the check :;
you take this parcel to Duane street, at the
same time handing him tly-enveloped
package, carefully addressed The boy
started to do as he was bid A few moments
later Jones, Mccormick & Kennett's check
on the Manhattan bank for SIS, 200, drawn
to the order of Pomeroy & Meigs, was passed
through the window. The man who had en-
tered the office took possession of it and de
parted An hour later the messenger re-
turned to Pomeroy q Meigs, saying he could
not find the party in Duane street The man
who received the check did not goin any
thing, as the check was not certified and the
payment was at once stopped. Detectives
have description of the thief, and he will
probably be arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Murdered by His Hired Man.

EATON, Ohio, Dec. 10.-Daniel Christman
wealthy and highly respected citizen aged
%, has been brutally murdered by a hired
hand named William Musel, two miles north,
west of here on the Eaton and Richmond
pike. Musel dealt Mrs Christman fearful
blow on the head with club and knocked
her inSensible. put her on the bed and threw
a lighted lamp by her side. He then went
out and searched Christmans pocket and
fled When Mrs Christman recovered con
seriousness she found herself on a blazing bed
and, springing from it in terror, she rushed
out of doors, only to stumble over the dying
form of her husband. The assassin has es.
caped arrest so far.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

l. For notices in reference to Specsl FACET
slons changes of time. and other items Of interest
IN connection with the Chicago, MilwaGkco & II
Paul Railway, please refer 10 the local columns Of
this paper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

KANSAS CITY. No, Dec. 10 L. C. Dana,
sheriff of Ell Paso county, Colorado, was at
the Union depot Wednesday morning with
James 5 Rhodes, whom he is taking back TO
Colorado Springs on charge of embezzle-
ment. Rhodes was administrator of an es-
tate in Colorado Springs two weeks and it is
claimed Apr opriated $4,000 belonging to the
heirs and dep rted for parts unknown, In a
belt on Rhodes was found 1900 in gold.
Rhodes was found running butcher shop at
Pattensburr Mo
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Making New states.

The senate at the last session passed
bills for the admission of the territories
of Washington and Dakota as states, and
they now 60 to the house The bill for
should pass. but the Dakota bill should
be amended so as to include the whole
it.
Whenever territory has sufficient
population of law-abidiug citizens t 0 en-
title it to a separate state existence it
should be allowed TO form government
But political schemers should not be
permitted to make two states out of
territory the population of which is not
more than sufficient for one. The divi-
sion plan i'll regard TO Dakota is entirely
without merit 1t is a mere device to
provide offices for class of political
hacks who have failed to satiate their
hunger for Office in the older states.
It is not proper that Oak ota should be
allowed to come into the union upon
terms which would give it a representa-
ton equal to the combined delegation of
two great states like New York and H.
inois- 1t is therefore the duty of the
house of representatives to decline state
hood to Dakota until the citizens of that
territory are ready to make united ap-
peal for the formation of one great state.
These objections do not apply to Wash
ington territory, which comes asking
statehood in a proper spirit and follows
precedents in the matter. The house
should show its willingness to aid people
who wish the privileges of state gov
eminent without annexing arrogant and
impossible conditions TO their request by
promptly passing the bill for the admis-
sion of Washington territory.
Mere party advantage should not have
a controlling influence in the matter but
the admission of Washington territory to
statehood, which would add two demo
cratic senators 10 congress would not be
bad measure for democrats to vote for,
even on party grounds
The admission of Washington territory
should be provided for on the ground OF
justice to Its people, while the applica,
ton of Dakota should be refused as a
measure of justice to the. other states
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-The steamship
knickerbocker, just arrived, reports that
while off the Delaware capes, in response to
signals from the schooner Cramer, who had
lost her rudder, boat was lowered to tow
her into port First Officer B. ]. Henry had
charge of the seamen, John johnson. Fred
erick Houston, William Mulzahan, and
George Haines. A line was given from the
schooner and made fast, and the boat
started to return to the steamship, but it was
capSized and all on board drowned before
any help could be given them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec ia special to
The Evening Wisconsin, from West Bend,
Wis, says the firm of Franckenberg, Heipp
& Sievers, doing general mercantile and
produce business at West Bend and Jackson,
made an assignment Wednesday evening for
the benefit Of their creditors. The nominal
assets of the firm are estimated at S3jj4, 900.
The liabilities are not given f. Francken-
berg, of the Bank of West Bend, who is the
assignee, is the heaviest individual creditor
The firm owes him $4,000. There are ne
preferences.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

CLEVELAND, Ohio, l0-Fifteen hundred
people crowded the city armory Wednesday
to witness the wrestling match between Dun
can C. Ross and Matsala Sorakichi, the Jap.
The match was for 500 side, the winner to
have IS per cent of the gate receipts and the
loser p. Ross won the toss and chose catch
as-catch can for the first bout. 1t was won
by the Jap in twenty-one minutes. The sec
ond bout, Gr@co- Roman, was won by Ross
in thirty-six minutes The third bout. catch
as-catch-can, was Won by tho Jap in one
minute. The fourth bout, GrRco-Roman,
was won by Ross in sixteen minutes. Ross
was then taken sick, and could not go on.
The match was awarded 10 the Jap
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

NEW YORK Dec. l0.-Th sale of the Chi
cago & st. Louis railroal running from Chi
cage to Peoria, has been practically agreed
upon The road was bought by syndicate
represented by Frank C. HollIns, of Wall
street 1t is generally known as the Hink-
lev road, and is capitalized at s., go, 900 1t
is believed that the purchase was made in
the interest of the Atchison, Topeka 6 Santa
Fe, but it can not be sscertained whether this
company or private syndicate intends to
operate it Frank c. Hollins was in Chi
cago ten days ago on this business, and the
negotiations for its sale were carried on then
with Mr. F. E. Hiackley, of Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Going Back to the Old Country.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. 10-Fully 100 for
eigners were at the Union station Wednes-
day morning, on their return from the west
to their former homes in Europe. The ma
jority of them were Germans though few
were lrishmen Said one of them: "These
people are nearly all from St Paul, Mime
apolis, and other points in Minnesota. Some
of us have been in this country two and a
half years, but we did not get along well
Too many people without capital have been
emigrating to the west The ma jority of US
have barely enough money to get back to
the old country, where we Will remain
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
A Peculiar Oficebolder.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 10.-A special from
Racine, Wis, to The Evening Wisconsin says
Albert Geppert, who was arrested in this
city i'll April, 1881, charged with stealing
s. 600 worth of goods from the Case Pillow
company writes from northern Dakota that
he has been appointed postmaster of his
town. Geppert confessed his guilt and was
held for trial in bonds of 5000, which he
forfeited. Since that time nothing has been
heard of him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
THE BEST PHYsIcIANs OUTpoNE.

j. A. Crawford says: II have had the
worst form of Eczema two years and fonnd
no relief from some of our best physic-
ians who have made this disease a speci-
atty. was persuaded to try Papillon
(extract of flax). The relief l received
was like charm and I am well. l think
Papillon one of the blessings of the age -
Try Papillion (extract of flax Skin Cure
when all Others fail. Large bottles 81 90
for sale by H. Fl. DeSanso.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. lO-Attorney
General Cassidy filed Wednesday in the court
Of common pleas a bill in equity to enjoin the
railroads forming what is known as the
trunk line pool from carrying out contracts
hey have made fOr combination to regu-
late the traffic in coal, on the ground that
Gch combination is contrary to the law OF
the state. Arguments on the preliminary in
junction will lie heard Dee 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
A CAPTAINS FORTUNATE DISCOVERY

Capt Coleman, schr. Weymouth, PHYS
ing between Atlantic City and N. Y, had
been troubled with cough so that he
was unable to sleep, and was induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for cons
sumption. 1t not only gave him instant
relief, but allayed the extreme soreness
in his breast. His children were similarly
affected and single dose had the same
happy effect. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is now the standard remedy in the Cole
man household and on board the
schooner. Free trial bottles of this
standard remedy at Hartz & Bahmsens
drug store.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
The First Keen Twlnge.

As the season advances, the pains and
aches BY which rheumatism makes itself
known, are experienced after every ex-
posure 1t Is not claimed that Hoods
is o specific for rheumatism
we doubt if there is, or can be, such a
remedy. But the thousands benefited by
Hoods Sarsapsrilla, warrant us in urging
others who suffer from rheumatism to
take it before the first keen twinge.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

PALESTINE, Tex, Dec 10-In the district
court Wednesday Albert Lang, suing the
Missouri Pacific Railroad company for dam
ages for injuries received about the head and
face, by the explosion of engine 40 last
spring, the jury gave him verdict for
81, $50 actual damages, and s., 100 exemplary
damages This is the first and least impor-
tant of a series Of eight suits pending against
the same company, all GROWN. out of
the same explosion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

UTICA, n Y, Dec. ia riot occurred
Wednesday evening at Amsterdam. About
200 striking mill hands gathered near Lime
4 Hubbs mill and threatened the non union
lists as they were quitting work The police
charged with drawn clubs and dispersed the
crowd. Several persons were severely in
jured in the melee. 1t is said that some shots
were fired. Great excitement prevails there
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

PROVIDENCE, r. J., Dec. 10-Gustaf Al.
fir ed Lundstrom, of Pontiac, r. J., committed
suicide by cutting his throat Wednesday
morning, after confessing the murder Of
Emma Pierson, the young Swede girl whose
body was found in Hills grove, near here
about SIX weeks ago. The crime caused great
excitement, and about three Weeks ago
a Swede named Anderson, vino lives neal
the spot where the crime was committed
was arrested He was discharged Tuesday
owing to conflict of authorities
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. ia Braddock,
Pa, special says The fast train on the Penn
sylvania railroad going east Wednesday
evening came laundering around a short
curve near the depot striking party of four
young people who were not aware of the
approaching train until If was upon them.
Bridget Mccarthy and John Toole were in
stantly killed. Their bodies We're terribly
mangled and crushed almost beyond recog-
milton, Barbara Conway and Fe,tus Cook
the other coupe, were thrown from the
track, but escaped with slight cuts and
bruises. The parties were residents of Brad
dock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

CHICAGO, Dec i0-Hernan Roger, of
California, and Louis Roger, of Europe, be
gan damage suit for Ss0, 0t0 in the United
States circuit court Wednesday against Her
man and Jules Leoes her, OF Chicago, for
alleged infringement Of patent The plain
tiffs claim 20 have invented n process and
machine for treating hides. ON which they
obtained patent in May, 1861. They set
forth that the defendants have infringed on
their patent in making, using and selling
their machines, hence the su t, damages, dis
co very and accounting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

NEW YORK. Dec, 10-Mr Vail was re-
elected secretary of the National Trotting
association Wednesday, Judge Grant, the
president, breaking the tie by casting his
vote for Vail Grant was reelected presi-
dent and Gen Tilton vice president Edward
Martin second vice president, and l.. ].
Power treasurer. The western delegates are
angry at Wallis victory, and threaten to
start new association.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
When Visiting New York.

Stop at the newly opened and central
ly located Sturtevant house. Broadway
and Twenty ninth Street. Largely re.
built; entirely refurnished; new plumbing;
new elevator, etc. Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations, Matthews s. Pier,
son, proprietors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 1O-An amendment
to the tax bill, raising the liquor license from
$50 to 800 was defeated in the legislature
Wednesday by vote of Ga to -. This is
considered great victory by the wet peo-
pie 1t is the first test of the relative strength
of the vets and drys in the present legisla-
fur.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Time tried and true is DR. Bigelow'

Time tried and true is DIR. Bigelow's
cure, which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. 1t cures
promptly and permanently coughs. colds,
Group. whopping cough. influenza, broni-
chitis, hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childS
rem. Price, SO cents and 81, of drug.
gists. g5fat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

MONTREAL, Can, Dec. ia sensation
has been created in financial circles here on
the announcement of the suspension of D. q
J. Mcguire, of Quebec, the most extensive
firm of shippers of lumber in Canada to
South America and Brazil The liabilities
are estimated at 500, 900, the Bank of Mon
treal, Merchants Bank of Canada, and Bar
ing Brothers, bankers, London, England, be
ing interested The firm has fleet of
twenty vessels but all are said to be pledged
to Samson, a great lumber merchant of
Strock, near Quebec, for advances.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dac Isaac Lea,
LII D., the distinguished American natural
ist who carmel worldwide fame for his cx-
teIisive scientific researches, died Wednesday
in this city i'll the Is year of his age. Some
days ago he contracted a severe cold, and
this together with his advanced as caused
a complication OF diseases from Wit - h. was
unable TO rally
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

A carriage is half ironed when it has
the Rice Coil spring. Besides. it's a
perfect vehicle. 1t is easy>riding, durable
and inexpensive. There's nothing in the
world to compare with it. All carriage
makers have it; and SO have the Rice
Clarriage' Spring company, Pittston, Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dc 10.-August Bue-
tow stole his child from the cradle in the
house of his deserted wife and started off in
a wagon Wednesday night. The grand
mother of the child ran after him and tried
to stop the horses, but he drove over her and
has not been heard of since. The old lady
was not injured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Fair FOrgers in Lafayette.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 10 Clara and
Flora Jones, who have been the talk of the
town for their rapid proceedings, are now
under arrest for forging orders on store
keepers in the names of leading citizens
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Mrs. Chapel Will Bring suit

SAN Francisco, Dec 10,-Mrg Chapel,
in view of stories that were recently pub
lished rejecting on his personal character
threatens TO take steps for obtaining legal re
dress. He proposes to institute libel suits
against The World, The Times, The Star,
and other papser in the CITY of New York
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10
Formed a Working Arrangement.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1O-The Baltimore d
Ohio Telegraph company have formed
working arrangement with the Canadian
Pacific lines to the Pacific coast
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1886-12-10

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec lot is reported
from Delphi that Samuel U. Holland, the re-
firing treasurer of Carol county, is short in
his accounts about $4,000 Holland claims
property which will reduce the shortage to
SO on