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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
MISPLACED CONFIDENCE IN VAIL.
He Speculates His Bank into Wreck an
Then SILENTLY STEALS AWAY

He specuIates His Bank into Wreck and
Then Silently Steals Away.
PoRr WASHINGTON, Wis, Jan 18-The
Ozaukee County bank, James w. Vail and
w. II. Landolt proprietors, closed its doors
Monday afternoon, and its affairs were
placed in the hands of g. c. Claussan, of
Mil waulSee a firm of that city becoming his
surety in the sum of $751; This was the
only bank in the town, and Mr.. Vail had
been at its head for thirty years He en-
joy ed the confidence of the whole commu-
nifty, and the announcement of the failure
came like thunderbot from a clear sky
Nearly every merchant in the city was a de-
positor for large or small sums, as the case
might be. Farmers throughout tho adjacent
country had placed their surplus money here
for safe keeping, and county and city funds
were also on deposit
The nominal assets are placed at $40, 900,
and the liabilities are estimated by Mr..
Landolt at $l25, 600 Mr.. Vail left the city
Sunday, and his whereabouts are unknown.
He was a speculator in grain and stocks and
on him is laid the blame for the failure.
Vail will receive n warm reception if he
should come back He Is a man of is years,
and has always enjoyed public confidence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
Much.Belted corean Diplomats.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Is The full Co.
rean delegation called at the state depart
ment Tuesday morning at IL o'clock, and
then proceeded to the White House, accom-
panied by Secretary Bayard and Chief Clerk
Brown. They were introduced individually
to the president, who welcomed them to the
United States The Coreans were in full
dress, their silks richer and more volumnous,
their smiles more serene and their hats odder
and taller than ever. One Of the badges of
their ceremonial costume is an immense belt,
which extends several inches beyond the
hron
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. iS.-Shortly
after l o'clock Tuesday Mr.. Dickinson, the
new postmaster general, was sworn in by
Judge Lawrenson, who has been employed
in the department for more than fifty years,
and who, as depar tment notary has sworn
in twenty-four postmasters general. All the
heads of division in the department were
present, and they were introduced to Mr..
Dickinson by Mr.. Villas. After taking the
oath all the employees of the depart ent were
presented to Mr. Dickinson. Mr.. Villas went
over to the interior department at o'clock
and took the oath. He was presented to the
department, and then entered upon his Off
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
CARRIED CHECKS AND KEPT QUIET
The Reason Josie Holmes Was So Vaiua-
BILE to Fidelity Harper.


CINCINNATI, o., Jan. IS-The government
quietly introduced Miss josie Holmes as
witness in the Hopkins trial Tuesday morn
ing. She stated in reply to questions by As
sistant District Attorney Bruce that she held
the position of exchange clerk in the Fidel-
ity bank
"The letters of credit in favor of Chicago
brokers" said she "were dictated to me by
Benjamin E. Hopkins and were signed by
him. received for them nothing but MEM
orandum checks. The manner in which the
drafts were obtained was in this way: Mr..
| Hopkins would bring Mr. Hoyt to me and
tell me to make out the draft. Mr.. Hopkins
would give me check for the amount and
tell me to take it to Mr. Harper who
would make it good. The drafts were filled
out by me- but Mr.. Hopkins signed
| them.
| "Did you ever have any conversation with
Mr.. Hopkins in regard to the wheat dealF
ayes sir Mr.. Hopkins bought so, 900 bushels
of wheat for me. He would tell me the quota
tions from day to day. and said was making
money on my deal"
Miss Holmes con tinued her testimony by
saying that Mr. Hopkins spoke of the charge
tickets as troublesome tax-lists," to throw
| President Swift off the track. The $4,000
bushels OF wheat were presented to her
| for the matters she attended to in the wheat
interest The understanding was that
she was to issue drafts on
Hopkins checks, then get Harper's checks
and substitute them. Miss Holmes carried
Harper's checks, although worthless, and
kept quiet. The $1,000 bushels we're covered
by Harper's drafts When the market
dropped to "a she told Mr.. Hopkins that she
wanted to sell out, but was persuaded by
| Harper not to sell.
"Have you a memorandum of your wheat
purchaser
mo sir, destroyed it,"
"When and for what reason"
"When the market dropped 20 cents
| bushel"
| In the afternoon the notes in cipher which
passed between Miss Holmes aud Harper
were read, she said it was the cipher he used
in his private business.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

DENVER, Co., Jan. IS Oliver Grafton
was arrested here Tuesday night, charged
with stealing nearly $4,000 from the Vie.
toria placer mine, near Breckenridge, Col.
Grafton had been employed to work the
property for the owners, but they charged
him with stealing gold from the mine. In
his trudks were found nuggets and mint Ger.
tifcates amounting to nearly $20,U0Q. He
was on his way to Canada, but declares that
he was only going there for the winter. and
intended to return in the spring. He claims
he is innocent and is being prosecuted by the
owners of the mIne.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

CHICAGO Jan. 49, The management of the
Wabash accomplished more than remark
able feat during the six weeks just passed.
Early 10 December when grain rates to june
tional points were reduced and other freights
suffered a reduction the computation was
made and announced that the Wabash would
lose $25,00U in three weeks operation.
While it is true a loss was sustained on the
first three weeks operation under the cut
rate it is at the same time true that up to
date the company's reports show net gain
in earnings of over $50, 0OO.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
NO HOAX ABOUT THE BOX.
The Internal Machine Sent Judge Woods
Genuine and Deadly.

Genuine and Deadly.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. lS.-The mys
FERROUS box sent to Judge Woods, of the fed
eral court, before whom the second trial Of
the tally sheet forgers began Monday,
proves to have been veritable internal ma
chine in construction. 1t was enclosed in an
ordinary slate pencil box with a sliding
lid. In it were placed two cart
ridges. These were covered with pow
der On the top friction matches and
sandpaper were arranged SO as to ignite on
the withdrawal Of the lid and explode the
powder, and presumably the cartridges. An
investigation will be made to discover the
sender if possible, and $40 reward has been
offered for his discovery. The explosion Of
the machine might have resulted fatally,
and certainly would have seriously injured
the one opening it without great care.
The trial of the ballot cases was begun
Tuesday and the attorneys made their open
ing statements
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

LONG ISLAND CITY, n ", Jan. IS. Cor
oner Robinson, of this city, Monday night
granted tho application OF Mrs. Mary 4.
Keep to have the body Of Charles d. Keep,
thelate proprietor of The Wall Street News,
exhumed, and issued Summons to the
authorities of Calvary cemetery to open the
grave and take up the casket In the morn
ing the order was carried out, and the body
fully identified as Keeps by Mrs Keep her
self, who tainted after the examination. IL
will be kept disinterred pending an invesii-
cation as to whether Keep was foully dealt
,.rftl,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

try. By birth White Is a Scotch
man. White proves by witnesses that he
was naturalized; that when the war began in
1851 he placed the naturalization papers in
the hands Of his wife, who lost them; that
when he returned home from the war in 1895
he went into the court and again completed
his proof of citizenship, but that, owing to
the loo manner in which the records OF the
court were Kept he is unable to show record
proof Of his having received naturalization;
and as collateral evidence he proves that
there are others in Allen county, Indiana,
whose citizenship Is not questioned, who have
suffered in the same way from carelessness.
The counsel for contestant holds that only
record proof is admissible TO prove citizen
ship The arguments have not yet been COM
DleLAd.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1s.-The sessions
of the American Shipping League convention
Tuesday were devoted to addresses from a
number of delegates from different states
who urged congressional aid to our shipping
interests to enable them to recover from the
blow given them by the civil war. Among
the speakers were Capt Samuel Watts, ship
builder. of Boston; DR.. Fuller, president Of
the Bath, Me-, board of trade; ex-Goy.
Parham and Capt. Goss, of Maine; William
H. Webb a veteran shipbuilder, OF New
York; Senator Whitthorne; Con. Hooker, of
Mississippi; Frederick Fraley, president of
of the National board of trade. The
speeches were all in advocacy of congress
sional help for the merchant marine, and
some of them urged that the first requisite,
before navy was built, was men to man the
ships, which could only be provided by re-
vival of the carrying trade.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
A QUESTION OF CITIZENSHIP.
The Contested Election Case of Lowry VS..
White from Indiana

WASHINGTON CITY, JAN ls.-The house
committee on elections began consideration
OF the Lowry-White contested election from
the Twelfth Indiana district Tuesday morn
ing Messrs Hunton and Chandler, of this
city, appeared as counsel for Lowry, and
Messrs W. H. Calkins, of Indiana, and Van
Manning, of this city, for White.
The principal grounds Of this contest rest
upon the allegation that although White
made application for naturalization papers
in KS he never completed the application,
never received the papers, and is therefore
not citizeRxof the United States. 1t is held
by the cGfsOsant that there is no record OF
Us beifE citizen Of this coun-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

OTTAWA, Ont. Jan lS-The customs de-
partmsnt has discovered that certain kind
Of bituminous coal from the Plttsburg region
has been imported into Canada as anthracite
and thus has escaped the customs duty of so
cents a ton. 1t bears strong resemblance
TO nut and anthracite, being broken up into
the same small pieces and possessing much
Of the brilliancy of the anthracite 1t takes
an expert to detect the difference
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

READING, Pa, Jan s.-The joint com
mittee of the Reading council and board OF
trade sent a lengthy memorial to President
Corbin, asking him in the name of Che busi-
ness interests of the entire Schnylkili valley
to use his best efforts to settle the miners
and raiiroaders' troubles The memorial
calls attention to the widespread trouble
which will follow continuance Of the strike,
as nearly the entire population of the valley
is dependent upon the coal traffic for its
bread. Tie memorialists offer their services
In arbitration OF other means of settlement
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

DUBUQUE, Ia, Jan. Is. Information is re-
ceived here that the following deaths oc-
Cured in last weeks storm: Two sons Of
Byron Cleveland, Manchester, Delaware
county; John Olney. near Marathon. Miss
May Henning and boy named julius were
out all night. Miss Henning will lose both
legs and the boy is badly frozen. He was
saved from death by the brave girl, who
wrapped him in the only blanket left them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

WHEN a Kansas man finds himself
worsted by changing his location. it is
time to inquire what's upt One of these
writes back from California to the fair
managers OF his former Kansas county;
"offer a premium for the biggest fool in
the country, and III try and be there in
,tima
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 49, the night
of Jan ~ SS1 arrests Of Nihilists and persons
suspected of Nihilism occurred all of them
believed to have been connected with the re-
Gently discovered plot against tire life of the
czar. One house was set on fire to prevent
the police from discovering what was con
tanned within. 1t was, however, ascertaned
that the place was Nihilistic printing ofiiya
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1S-The acting
commissioner Of the general land office has
ordered the restoration of the lands hereto
fore withdrawn for indemnity purposes for
the Burlington & Missouri River railroad,
Dubuque & Pacific railroad and the Chicago,
Rock Island 81 Pacific railroad companies
in pursuance OF an order of the secretary of
the interior made Dec. Is, 1887 as modified
nao 1897
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan is,-The twelfth
annual convention of the National Potters'
association opened here Tuesday. H s.
Knowles, of East Liverpool, o., president,
called the convention to order and in his ad-
dress, reviewing the potters' trade of the
country, said that until it was firmly estab-
lished the industry would need the protection
afforded by the present tariff to enable it to
compete with the old established pottery in
dustry of England
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
RELIEF FOR THE BUSINESS MEN.
The Mail Wrapper BIZ Goes to the Presi-
dsnt-wIlkins' Bank Bill.

ent-huhlnA- Dhis
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. IA brief de-
bate took place in the senate Tuesday over a
resolution by Platt inquiring as to alleged
holding Of senators' mail matter because OF
unlawful printing on the wrappers Plat
said the department had gone beyond its au-
thority in the matter. The resolution was
adopted The house bill prescribing what
inscriptions may be put on mail wrappers,
etc, was passed as it came from the house.
The presidents message on the Pacific rail-
ways was read and referred to special COM
mittee of five senators. Bowen and Blair
spoke in advocacy Of the educational Dill,
after which the senate adjourned
BY resolution in the house Cox Of New
York was elected speaker pro TEN, during
Carlisle's Illness and the chaplain prayed
for Carlisle's speedy recovery. A number
of bills were introduced, the presidents mes
snge on the Pacific railw avs ordered printed,
and wilkins bank bill or dered taken up by
a vote of l45 to 100. wilkins said he was
willing to give ample time to discuss and
amend the measure, but Weaver declared it
pernicious and said he would resort to any
parliamentary means to defeat it, After
some filibustering the house adjourned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
Speaker Carlisie's Condition.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1s The condi-
ton of Speaker Carlisle Tuesday night was
such as to relieve the fears of his friends
He gained considerably during the day and
though he had slight chill at noon, 1t was
not very weakening. AT late hour he was
pastinu aasilV
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

NEW YORK, Jan. la-Col. Fred Grant
said Tuesday that his reason for declining to
be . candidate for quarantine commissioner
Il that confirmation would require a minor
lty vote OF Republicans Joined with Demo-
Gratis In the legislature, and he did not want
to be bolter. or take any office except by
the unanimous action Of his party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

DOVER, ~ H., Jan. 1s.-There was a sur
prise Monday at tine annual meeting of the
stockholders OF the Dover Street Railway
company. Mrs. Mary E. G. Dow, a
wealthy resident and leading advocate Of
women's rights was elected president of the
company, and her husband was elected treas
urer She is the first woman ever chosen to
I'll such a Dositiop
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

Ills, Jan. IS. Col Turner
r K -AgAsnan who for many years was a
very notable figure in Illinois politics, died
at Mclean, this county, Monday night, from
general debility, aged 90 He was a native
of Massachusetts,, and unmarried. He had
lived the greater part of his life in Illinois,
He was a personal friend and associate of
lincoln.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
What Has Become of That MessengerP

ROME, Jan. 1a.-The feet that the mes
senger who brought from America President
Cleveland's Jubilee present to the pope, a
copy Of the constitution Of the United States
gorgeous ly engrossed on vellum, has not yet
visited the vatican, although he arrived in
Rome several weeks ago, has caused general
surprise aud comment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

CHICAGO, Jan. The Chicago, Burling-
con g. Quincy railway has recently COM
pleted en- extension west of the Missouri
river to Cheyenne, and the line will
be opened jan 81 from this city,
Peoria and St Louis A daily train
with through sleeping cars will land passen-
gers at Cheyenne the second day after leav
Ing this city,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

EVEREST, ID. T., Jan. lS-Thomas Hamp-
ton, foreman of the Gil farm near this
place, on Tuesday fatally shot William Swan,
one of five brothers who are noted as des-
perate characters. The boys had three teams
loaded with wheat, which had been stolen
from the farm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

CINCINNATI, Jan. Is. - An enthusiastic
meeting of citizens who are in favor of John
Sherman for the presidency was held at col
lego hall Tuesday night. Hon. Richard
Smith presiding Speeches were made by
Mayor Smith, ex-Gov. Noyes, Attorney.
General Watson, Josiah Kirby and others.
A committee of seven was appointed to or
ganize what shall DO known as the Sherman
league, to further the objects of the meet
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

FoRT MCKINNEY, Wy. T., Jan. 10 AT l
o'clock Tuesday morning fire broke out in
the commissary building at the post, and in
a short time it was entirely destroyed with
all its contents. The loss is placed at $780,
600 with no insurance. The building was
stocked with supplies intended to last until
next May. There are only enough rations
for the. companies to last ten days, and the
LroEV Were at once placed on half rations,
ing to the deep snow the prospects
ASH brief period Of famine are excellent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Is. MIR Geo. A
Howard of Tennessee. chief of the stamp
division, postofiice department, has been APP
pointed by Secretary Villas chief clerk OF
The interior department.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

CINCINNATI, Jan. 1s.-At the meeting OF
the American Base Ball association here
Tuesday, Kansas City was decided upon
tha eirhLh clnh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18

LONDON, Jan. 1s The ship John I. Barry,
Philadelphia for Hiogo, burned at sea jan
uRry g. Eleven of her crew missing.
Fourteen were rescued
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
Enthusiastic Over tho "Grand Old Man

MILAN, jan IS. The students of Milan
are making arrangements to present to Mr..
Gladstone an address and a memorial consist
ing of colossal album containing the names
of thousands of students throughout Italy.
Clubs are organizing to perfect the value and
significance of the testimonial, and the fac
ulby as we'll as the students at the various in
situations o. learning are displaying much
enthusiasm over the proposed recognition Of
the English leaders greatness.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-18
THE DAILY ARGUS
JOHN w. POTTER.

TIE twosheaded child that came into
the world at Princeton. Ind, went
straight out again. The weather was
too cold for anybody with four ears to
freeze
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