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Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

WASHINGTON. CITY, Oct. 2i-The presi-
dent is in receipt of numerous invitations to
visit fairs now in progress in all sections of
the country, also to review political parades
at several points. He has positively de,
clined to attend any fair, and the only par
ade that he will review is that of the busi.
mass mems in New York city, Oct 81. He
will not be present at Newark, n j., on Oct
26 as stated in certain press dispatches. He
will leave here on Friday night or Saturday
morning for New York
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22
CHICAGO "ALL FIGHT" AGAIN. -
" "Anti-scab Mobs Indulge in Their Play
full Freaks

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-At 1870 o'clock Satur-
day night as Wells street cable car, under
the charge of Gripman Thomas Ford, one of
the new men, was turning the corner OF
Dearborn and Monroe streets, some one on
the sidewalk shouted ''scab" The streets
were crowded with people returning from
the big political meeting at Battery d, and
the shout served as a rallying cry. The
street near the corner had been torn up f.r
repairs, and the paving stones furnished am
munition for the onslaught which was at
once begun. Every window in the car was
broken, and the driver was struck repeat
edly before the patrol wagons arrived. and
cleared the streets. Four arrests were made,
but the crowd followed the car clear into
the LaSalle street tunnel, pelting it all the
way. Ford was severely, but not danger
ously hurt by the Iusillade.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

CHICAGO, Oct 22--Aftsr playing a game
here Saturday that was uninteresting except
for the fact that Mr.. A. g. Speulding
pitched few innings in the old straight-arm
style that he used when be was an expert,
the Chicago and All-Amsrica clubs left the
city en- route to Australia. where they will
show the people Of the antipodes how We
plny base hall here
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

HoBoKEN, y. j., Oct. 22-An explosion,
caused by spontaneous combustion, Satur-
day, of pencilwood dust in the dust arrestsr
in the factory of the American Pencil COM
pany on Clinton street, caused a panic
among the hands, and Norah Casey, IT.
year-old girl, jumped from the third story
window, receiving frightful injuries. She
will probably die
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22
AN INDIANA ATROClTY.
In Which the bastard Wife Killer Does
His RIoody Work.

WINCHESTER, Ind, Oct. 22-Victor Hill
and his wife have been separated for some
time Last evening Hill called at the resi-
dence of his father-in-law, Zimri Moffatt
where his wife is staying, and asked to see
his child. His wife refused, and Hill drew 6
revolver and shot her through the heart,
killing her instantly He also shot and
slightly wounded his father -in-law and Mrs.
Harper, his sister-in-law. He then made
his escape and hed to the woods Large
parties of armed men are in pursuit, and il
taken he will undoubtedly be lynched
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

AC-'' AfhhL boVs uuli iuk buc reSSlUu
was by Mrs A. NJ Bittenbender, of Ne
braska, and in it she deplored the
growth of the Roman Catholic church
in the United States, and urged the
convention to give the matter careful
consideration. Subsequently, on motion of
Mrs Foster, of Iowa, that portion of the ad-
dress referring to the Roman Catholic
church was stricken out, Mrs. Foster declar-
ing that many members Of the church were
fast friends of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance union. Mrs. Fosters motion was
received with applause. Mrs Foster sent up
memorial, which, in accordance with
resolution adopted Friday, was referred to
the executive committee without being read
1t is understood, however, to be a request
that the convention indorse the Republican
platform as adopted at Chicago. The con-
vention adjourned for the day at $50 D. m.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

NEW YoRK, Oct. 22.-There is big build
ing in Brooklyn, formerly used as four
mill, in which sugar is now being refined by
an electric process. 1t is rumored that the
concern is owned by an English firm, and
that the new process turns out refined sugar
in three hours. Only employees in the build
ing are allowed to enter, and the method of
refining is being kept profound secret The
process is now, it is said, in an experiment.
al shape. but final success is anticipated.
Members of the sugar trust are endeavoring
to fathom the mystery of the process, with
no success as vet
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

New Jersey has Baptist minister who
claims to have baptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
munity in which he resides has been
grieved over his stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral dnties. A
physician recommended DR.. Bulls Couch
Syrup. and consequently there will be
baptism in his church naxt Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

ton Of Missouri, was
unyeil ed Saturday
afternoon with impos-
ing ceremonies. At
3 o'clock there was a
parade composed Of
United States troops
from Jefferson bar
racks, national guards
of Missouri, and inde-
pendent armed COM
panies. Upon arrival
of the column st the
statue, on 18th street
between Olive and Lo-
Gust, H. C. Haarstick,
vice president Of the
Grant Monument as
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22
THE MINORITY ON REFORM.
They Claim That the Civil Service Law
Faithfully Enforced.

They Claim That the Civil Service Law Ii
Faithfully Enforced.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 22.-The most
important matter brought before the senate
before it adjourned sine die Saturday was
the minority report of Hales civil ssrvict
committee It is general denial OF the al
legations Of the majority report, which lat
ter, it says. are supported by proof thai
would not be accepted in court. 1t com
plains that the committee refused to go intC
an investigation of Republican administ ra
ton; refers to the @Hubbel" circular, de
clares the investigation a campaign matter
and finally insists that the president ha'
faithfully carried out the law, whether i
was wise or not.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct 22-Thomas Lynch
and man named McCurdy, two soldiers
under arrest at jefferson barracks, charged
with desertion, escaped Saturday night after
fatally iujuring the sentres, Privates Welch
and Kennedy Lynch chopped Kennedy down
with an axe, while McCurdy beat Welch
over the head with his own revolver, which
be wrested from him after terrible strug.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

New ORLEANS, Oct ga special to The
Times democrat from Alexandria says a
terrible murder was perpetrated at Cham
bers, ten miles distant Matilda Collins,
aged Is, killed Betsy Harkins, aged 5, by
stabbing her fifteen times with knife Both
are colored. They quarreled over trivia
matter.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

CINcINsATI, Oct. 22-The centennial ex
position will in all probability close next Sat
urday night. There is a slight possibility
that it may be extended. 1t is estimated thai
one-fifth Of the guarantee notes are prac
tically worthless, and that unless the coming
week is an unusually prosperous one the de-
f1cit will be from % to IS per cent.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22-Suit was brought
Saturday by a Mrs. Krause for damages,
against the Athletic base ball club for in
juries sustained by being struck by foul
ball batted over the fence of the Athle 10
club grounds on July Is last The ball struck
the lady on the left breast, ard her physician
says the injury is developing with either an
atscess or a csncerous growth, which will
shortly require a surgical operation.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

voted to the reading
of papers on vari-
Gus subjects con-
nected with b Q
work Of the union.
One Of them sug-
gested a movement
for the abolishment
of horse races at
country fairs.
Among the speakers
Nv e Q Miss Clara
Barton and Gen.
Neal Dow. One Of
the addresses made
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

READING, Pa, Oct. 22.-The coroner's jury
in the matter Of the accident at st. Marys
Catholic church week ago last Sunday, by
which $50 persons were seriously injured,
Friday afternoon decided that it was due to
the incompeteucy OF Master Carpenter Cor
nelius Fink
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

RoYE, Oct 22.-Ten cars of an excursion
train were overwhelmed by a land slide yes
terday in the province Of Potenza. Seventy
injured and ninety dead bodies have been re.
covered, and there are still more in the
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

OF the age in the medical line is the
LIQUID fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, man.
ufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup company, San Francisco. Califor-
MIA. 1t is agreeable to the taste, accepta-
BILE to the stomach, harmless in its ma
ture, painless yet prompt and thorough
in its action. Hartz g. Bahnsen, Agents
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct 22-Two bur.
glars were surprised at 2 O'Clock Saturday
morning while robbing his store, by Ben
jamin Belts, who called neighbor named
Hayes to his aid, and fight ensusd, during
which one burglar, who gives his name as
William Cary, was wounded, probably fatally
The other escaped
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22
Big Guns in Action.
Hosts on Both Sides Listen to
Their Leaders,
HARRISON, THURMAN AND BLAINE

Making Things Warm for the Other Fell
lows - The Republican Nominee Ad-
dresses the Grip-sack Men - Thurman
Talks tc the People of the Brazil, Ind,
Resion-And Blaine Puts In Day with
Chicago RaiIies-Incidents of All the
Gatherings.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct 22-Uuder the aus
pices of the local Republican Club of Com
mercial Travellers, a demonstration repre-
sentative of the interest Of that calling in
the campaign was given here Saturday. All
the large cities were represented by the visi.
tors who numbered in all 5000 There were
from early morning until late in the even
ing hurrahs, music and speeches. In the
afternoon a parade was given with 1900
men in line, but before that was taken up
| the local commercial travellers and their
guests adopted resolutions favoring protec-
ton and espousing the Republican cause
| The parade was witnessed by thousands of
people who thronged the sidewalks and every
| available place that offered one an advan-
| tage in looking at the sight.
| After following long line of march which
| took the visitors past Gen. Harrison's resi-
| ueDCe, liVN ftluTUHu To 1UfllluSpu Hdll
where, at 4 O'Clock, the general received
| them. There was large audience, and
when the general appeared the applause was
| vigorous. II was renewal of the enthus-
iasm often exhibited during the summer on
| occasions of the same kind. Gen. Harrison
in the course of his remarks. said:
Certainly You do not need to be told that
ii the American government, instead of
patronizing home industries, buys its
blankets for the public service in England.
there is just that much less work for Ameri-
can workmen to do, [Cheers and cries of
THAT'S so" This is to me the beginning and
the end of the tariff question. Since l was
old enough to have opinions, or to utter
| them, | have held to the doctrine that the
true American policy was that which should
maintain, not only living rate of wages,
but one with margin for savings and COM
fort for our workmen l believe that policy
is essential to the prosperity, and possibly to
the perpetuity of our government. [Cheers
and cries of That's right."l The two propo-
sitions that now stare our working people
and our whole country in the face are these:
Competition with foreign countries, with
out adequate discriminating and favoring
duties means lower wages to our working
people tcheeTsl j; revenue-only tariff
or progressive free trade, means larger i'm
portations of foreign goods, and that mean
less work in America [Cheers, and cries O.
i "Give it to them.'l Let our Democratic
friends fairly meet these two indisputabl,
conclusions. How do they do it! [Cries o.
They don't do it, and they can'trl By en-
deavoring TO pervert and poison the mind
of our working people by uttering false ant
scandalous campaign stories" Enthusiastic
cheering.l
After the speech the usual formality o
personal greetings was gone through.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 22-The surplus
in the treasury at the close Of business Sat-
urday was s72, ,s35, ,s29, against SIS, ,024, ,29l
Oct 13, and ss2, s53, 757 Oct g. Since Oct.
l3 the treasury department has purchased
81, rs. 800 bonds, as against $2l, ,172, $50 the
week previous. During the present week nc
purchases of As were made, though upward
of $6,oOO.oO0, at figures ranging from 127s<
to 1870 were offered. Up to date the govern.
ment has purchased, under the circular Of
April II, $S7 ,454, $50 bonds, of which $751;.
$4,000 were IS, and $685., ,O5O were AIS
These ss7, ,454, $50 cost s1O4, ,sO5,6i4 Had
they been allowed to run to maturity 1t
would have cost siSi, ,1as, 036 to redeem
them
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct 23-The Gray
don dynamite proiectle company, operating
the inventions of Lieut.. j. W. Graydon, re-
lating to firing dynamite shells from powder
guns, has sold the right to use the inventions
to the French government for half million
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

COLUMBIA, S. C., Oct. 22.-Claud.a Har-
ris a woman Of bad repute, was found dead
early yesterday morning in Trinity church
yard, with three pistol shot wounds in her
BODY. There is no clue to the murderer.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

sociation, delivered brief address, at the
close of which the elegant bronze statue was
unveiled by Miss Carolyn Ruth O'Fallon.
Gen John W. Noble delivered the address,
his eulogy of the silent commander evoking
frequent outbursts of applause.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 22-The presi.
dent has approved the act changing the time
for the meeting of the electors of president
and vice president
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

Pere Hyacinth lately delivered an sd-
dress in Paris on the relations between
church and state, in which he expressed
the fear that the republic might succumb.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

LONDON, Oct. 22-Col Gouraud says
Gladstone has promised to deliver a short
Grafton in London at the beginning of the
session which will be reproduced to select au-
diences in America through the medium Of
| the phongraph
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

The first directory of the city Of New
York was published in 1885, and con-
tanned but SAG names.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

Pozzoni's Complexion Powder produces
a soft and beautiful skin; it combines
every element of beauty and purity.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

The feeling in favor of adopting uni
versal hour is growing among savants, the
Russians being the chief remaining obstacles.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

COLUMBUS, Oct 22-Judge Thurman ar
rived at home yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock. He says the trip greatly improved
his health
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

BosroS, Oct 22-The Rand Avery com.
pany, the largest printing house in this city,
assigned Saturday to Nathaniel J. Bradlee.
The liabilities Of the concern amount to
about $40, 600 The assets are estimated at
s4O0. 900.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22
THE WoMAN'S CONVENTION.

Come Up In the Meeting.
New YORK, Oct 22.-The Metropolitan
Opera house was crowded Saturday at the
W. c. T. U. convention. The day was de-
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

A New York street merchants sign
roads "Lemenaid."
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22
COUNTY

SENATOR SHERMAN is quoted as saying
before he left Washington that the elec-
tion of Gen. Harrison to the presidency
is extremely doubtful.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1888-10-22

= A cigar dealer in Mannheim, Pa, has ,
rooster which can unite shoestrlngs.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-31
Farmers Favor DOnnelly.
nacial m tho GIOhQ


LITcHFIELD, July 30-The executive
committee of the Meeker County Farm
ers' alliance met on Sa turday for the
purpose of issuing call for mass
meeting of the farmers of the county in
the near future. After some discussion
it was agreed that the date for such
meeting should not be fixed until after
the state conference of the Farmers
Alliance and labor organizations which
will be held in st. Paul Aug. 20. The
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of the
executive committee representing the
sentiments of the producing classes of
the county that they would be in favor
of Hon. Ignatius Donnelly as their first
choice for governor, and would favor
such independent political action as
would insure justice to our demands.
A. Wall was chosen to attend the state
cOnfe renee.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-31

in influencing Mr.. Scheffer to remain a
candidate for but one convention.
They claim that this letter, which he
now promulgates, makes his nonina-
ton in the Republican state convention
absolutely certain.
One bar to Mr.. Scheffer's considera-
tion of honors from Democratic sources
has been his use of the word "Republi-
can" In his letter of acceptance of the
alliance nomination. That has held
him rigidly to certain course of action,
now outlined in his letter.
AS to whether or not he knew what
the Ramsey county Democrats intended
TO do, is mooted question. He has
said that it came to him as perfect
surprise, and that he only accepted 1t
as high compliment. His word on
this point ought to be sufficient.
His letter causes one new feature in
Democratic politics. By his withdrawal
the entire Democratic support that has
been given him will be concentrated on
stubborn opposition to Kelly and
Doran.
1t was current rumor last night that
tilC ICS uldl DtHlOCIdUlC cOuIlUy cOllNCll-
ton of st. Paul, which indorsed Scheffer,
would be called together again, and on
convening withdraw its Endorsement of
him.
The letter bears some evidence that
Scheffer will probably bolt the Repub-
lican convention if not nominated by it.
ID. ID. Williams-Good! The with
drawal of Scheffer simplifies the situa-
tion somewhat. We were not fighting
Mr.. Scheffer, but objected to the meth
DDS pursued by the county committee.
There will be no compromise effected
between the two wings of the Democ-
racy. The matter, if settled at all, will
be settled in the convention.
j. A. Tierney-Scheffer has done the
proper thing and Just at the right time.
think the Republicans will now take
him up and probably nominate him. If
the Democrats nominate old Edmund
Rice for governor he will get there. Let
there be fair shake between Ames
and Eugene Wilson for congress and
the best man be given the nomination.
H. p. Hall-This settles Scheffer in
the Democratic party. He has de-
stroyed his last chance there.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-31
CoNFBssED1HER GUILT.
A Young Lady Robs the Guest of
Her Father Of a Large Sum of

r -
A Young Lady Robs the Guest OF
Her Father of a Large Sum of
Money.
Special 10 the Globe.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 3O.-Miss Mamie
Phillips, the nineteen-year-old daughter
of highly respectable family residing
on Lacock street, Allegheny City, was
this afternoon arrested, charged with
the theft of S720 in money from James
Devine, guest of her parents. Satur-
day evening Devine reported his loss to
clue whatever. For several days past
valuable packages of silk dress goods,
piano. gold watch, suit of parlor
furniture, etc., had been delivered at
the Phillips residence, and finally let
tiers arrived addressed to Miss Mamie,
and explained that the gifts were in
recognition of her
BRAVERY AND HERoIsM
in rescuing the donor, an aged lady
named "Mrs. Collins" from what would
have proven serious accident, and
that she had taken this way of returning
thanks for that kindness. Detective
Glenn unraveled the mystery, and this
afternoon called upon Miss Phillips and
in the presence of her parents charged
her with the theft of the money, the
purchase of the goods, the writing and
posting the Collins letters to herself for
the purpose Of covering up her crime.
Miss Phillips Indignantly denied the
accusation, but finally admitted her
guilt and was placed under arrest. Ow-
ing to the prominence of the interested
parties the affair has created a great
sensation.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-31

was appointed to collect subscriptions to
defray band and other expenses. The
chair announced that 800 would be
necessary to cover the expenses, and
that S45 of this amount had already
been pledged. 1t is expected that
about $50 people will go to Red Wing
from st. Paul, and this number will be
augmented by contingents from Mime
apoIis, Hastings, Benson, and other
at the club rooms tonight, when the
subject of going to Red Wing will be
discussed further. The time Of de-
parture is 7:3O o'clock Wednesday
morning, Democrats going meeting at
the club rooms at a. m. Among the
speakers going will be John w. Willis
and Judge Williams.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-31
EUGENE WILSON.
He and Ames Now the Contestants
i'm Democratic Circles.

The Scheffer letter reduces the num-
ber of candidates in the Democratic
state convention to two-Eugene Wilson
and DR.. Ames.
Already some twenty out of the
eighty Democratic county conventions
to be held have elected delegates, and a
majority, headed by Goodhue and Da-
kota counties, are for Wilson.
The sentiment tor him is strong, and
his chances for the nomination good at
the present time.
A country Democrat said to the GLOBE
last night:
''It is mistake to suppose that be-
cause the delegations are instructed for
Eugene Wilson they are also for
Kelly and Doran. There is strong dis
position in the country to set them
aside. We recognize in Wilson man
who will not recognize them any more
than he would any other Democrat. The
country delegations will come in here
with strong demand for a new state
central committee and new chairman,
and will not consent that Kelly and
Doran shall control them"
Very little is known of DR.. Ames'
candidacy at present, except that the
delegates who would have supported
Scheffer will largely row go to him.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-07-31

Heatwole left for Mankato last night.
and from thence will visit the different
prominent points of the district where
Merriam needs aid.
Mr. Merriam's campaign has two
strong drags upon it. First, the sus-
picion that the millionaire or his friends
do not care by what means his nomina-
is secured. Second, the class of men he
has attached to his BOOM.
They are with but few exceptions
either office seekers whom the last Re-
publican convention kicked out of fat
places or men who have been known
for yeaIs as professional and sometimes
unscrupulouS wire pullers.
The fact that these politicians are
helping Merriam and denouncing Nc
Gill rather helps the latter.
Their motives are open to question.
McGill, in the eyes of many, is to be
congratulated for being free of them.
The low license record of Merriam in
the legislature; his close corporation
affiliations and disposition to run the
party initiate against him.
He may be nominated, but his chances
are not as good as McGil's. Ifboth are
beaten, it will be seen that McGill re-
ceived the most votes of the trio.
The commercial inclinations of the
state convention, if well developed, may
| decide the contest between Merriam
and McGill.