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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
IN THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
The Empress at Her Husbands Deathbed
-EYents in the Chamber.

Events in the Chamber.
BERLIN. June 15.-Towards midnight of
Wednesday the emperor's pulse quckened
and his temperature rose forty degrees (Reau-
mur.) The morning hours were awaited
with intense anxiety. At three in the morn
ing the empress was awakened and informed
of the change in the empei or's condition. She
then took her place by her husbands bedside,
and has not left him since Despite the eff
forts of the physicians the emperor's strength
rapidly diminished Towards morning he
refused to take the medicines offered him.
Last night he remained in a kind of stupor
the doctors giving him stimulants from time
to time, which have had temporary effect.
The newspapers contain very scanty news
concerning the emperor owing to the strict
press censorship exercised by the authorities.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon bat
talon of foot guards were under orders to
proceed to the palace to keep back the
crowds which were already streaming thither.
The railway station and all the roads lead
ing to the gates of Friedrichskron palace
have been swarmiug with droves of people
since yesterday morning.
The deepest sympathy is manifested not
only in Berlin but in the smaller towns and
villages of Germany The gloomy feeling Of
three months ago has everywhere reap
peared. Inc capltal Is naturally the most
affected, as all the citizens are familiar with
the emperor's features and have enjoyed his
kindness in many ways,
The emperor became slightly more ami
mated about noon yesterday and asked to
see his daughter Sophie, yesterday being her
18th birthday. During the night the en-
peror remained in a kind of stupor The
doctors gave him various stimulants and
campbor injections, but the effect was only
temporary.
The emperor sometimes opens his eyes and
recognizes those about him. A pleasant
smile lightens his face when the empress or
other members of the family go to his bed. |
side.
The public grief was especially noticeable |
on the Berlin bourse Silence was strictly |
observed, and any one raising his voice above
a whisper was Immediately hushed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

FORT WORTH, Tex, June 15-A battle
took place on the streets of Jacksboro Wednes.
day night, resulting in the killing of two
men and the probable fatal wounding of a
third. For several months family feud has
existed between the Rains and the Terrells.
Wednesday night Sheriff John d. Rains and
his son Press met William NJ. Terrell on the
public square, and angry words we're followed
by blows They were separated, and later
both secured arms and opened fire on ore
another. Terrell fired four shots without eff.
feet, but was himself wounded Terrell's
fifth and sixth shots took effect, killing both
his antagonist Terrell is shot through both
thighs, through one leg, and one arm. John
Rains was sheriff Of Jack county and had
married Terrellis sister
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
EMPEROR FREDERICK.
A Short and Sad Reign Brought 10
an End.
ssermany's Ruler Passes Away at 10
O'clock This ADMINISTRATION nt
In Europe.

BERLIN. June 10 Emperor Frederick
breathed bis last calmly and peacefully al
IL o'clock this morning. All the royal
family were about the bedside of the dy-
ing monarch. The king, whose reign
has been so short and so sad seemed to
realize the approach Of death and was
conscious almost to the last. Prince
William will at once ascend the throne
from which death has snatched two great
rulers within year,
LONDON. June IS Great excitement
prevails all over Europe over the death
of Emperor Frederick Expected, as his
demise was, it has created great sensa-
ton, and crisis in European affairs is
believed to be at hand.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

STANLEY BROWN Davis, of Worces
| ter, Mass, the former pastor Of the Euclid
Avenue Presbyterian church, Of Cleveland.
Both the brides were members of his congre
CATION during his pastorate in Cleveland An
elaborate bower of roses and smilax had been
arranged in tho east window OF the room in
which the ceremony was TO take place The
decorations throughout the houses consisted
of evergreen wrcaths, smilax, Marechal Neil
roses daisies, aud potted plants and ferns A
special train conveyed the guests from Cleve-
land, and city caterer provided the menu
Tho utmost secrecy was observed regarding
the details of the wedding, and newspaper
reporters were absolutely refused any in.
formation.
At $50 the orchestra struck up Mendel-
sohn's wedding march. and Mrs Garfield
and Mrs Mason, followed by tho near mem
beers Of the family, entered the room. Fol
lowing them were Mr. Harry Garfield and
his bride. The former was attended by
James X. Garfield, Mr.. Beutly Warren, of
Boston, and Mr.. Frank Baldwin, of Cleve-
land. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Ma
son, of Cleveland; Miss Helen Newell, Of
Chicago, and Miss Fanny Southworth of
Cleveland. Directly after this ceremony had
been performed the second lridal party en-
tered the room. 1t consist ( Mr. J. Stan
ley Brown and his bride tue former was
accompanied by Percival Farquhar, of New
York; l.. j. Hatch, of Chicago: j j Chick
ering, of Washington; Irving Garfield, of
Mentor, and Charles Jewett, ui Buffalo The
bridesmaids were Miss Mamie Garfield, of
Cleveland; Miss Mabel Kittredge of New
York: Miss Sally Foster, of Cincinnati and
Miss Nellie Window, of st, Paul, Mimi
The wedding supper was served directly
after. Mr.. and Mrs Garfield will go to
Il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
THE DIFFICULTY WITH IRELAND


lie Proposes.
WINNIPEG, Man, June l5.-OConnor
Power, the Irish member of parliament, wa,
entertained at lunch yesterday by the Man
itoba club. In responding TO the toast, "OuI
Guest, he expressed the belief that the best
solution of the problem of over-populatior
In Great Britain was to provide by emigra.
ton to the fertile plains Of the northwest for
the surplus population Of the crowded dis
trcts Of that country. In the south and
west of Ireland there was population OF
10000 living on wretched patches of land
from which, if held rent free, it would be
impossible to wiring decent subsistence, and
the failure of single harvest brought these
poor people into condition of absolute fam
inc. The system of public charity was then
resorted TO until the distress was relieved
after which, with what seemed to him cul
pable negligence, the famine districts were
ignored. He referred to his scheme, pro
posed five years ago, by which the people
would be allowed to take up unoccupied
waste lands in Ireland, capable of cultiva.
ton, or emigrate to this country. He com.
pared Manitoba favorably with the United
States, and expatiated on the political sys
tenn of Canada.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

WAsHISGroS CITY, June l5,-Not to be
outdone by the Haunting of the Thurman
bandanas, the Republicans Of the house are
making everything look bright by displaying
at all convenient places a Republican ban,
dana which is made of silk and il fac smile
OF the American flag, Gen. Spinola's desk in
the house having been draped conspicuousy
with the Thurman bandana, the corresponding
desk on the Republican side now boldly flies
the star-spanged banner Large orders have
been given to dealers for a stock of these
silken emblems.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15.-The closing ex
srcises of the school year at st. Vincents Or
phan asylum where Judge Allen G, Thur
man was to make an address, were held in
the shady grove surrounding the buildings
Yesterday. Mr.. Thurman was introduced by
the Rt. Rev. Bishop Watterson. Judge
Thurman's address was calculated to please
the children. He spoke about twenty min
utes, At the close, upon the suggestion of
Bishop Watterson, three cheers were given
the speaker, in which the 76O orphans joined
with enthusiasm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
Horrible Domestic Tragedy.

WATERBURY, Conn, June l5.-DeacoH
Isaac Bronson and wife of Pokeville, near
Forestville, were found dead in their farm
house yesterday morning by Alanson Pond
who was doing chores on the farm Tbs
woman's head was hanging by mere thread
and Bronson's throat was gashed by a razor
The theory is that Bronson, in a fit of insan.
ity, symptoms of which he had lately shown,
cut his wife's head off with an ak and then
cut bis own throat. A broken pitcher in the
room gives rise 10 the opinion that he first
stunned the woman by blow with that ar.
ticle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

A M.-The emperor has been lying all
night on a bed in the study, where he was
placed early in the evening. He makes
frequent signs to those around him, and
seems i'll full possession Of his mental facul
ties. He is apparently worried about affairs
of state, BUTTS not in physical pain. Prince
Henry and his wife arrived at 1870 p. IN.
The strength of the sick man is constantly
waning. At frequent intervals the physi-
clans administered injections to prevent pain.
There is very little fever, owing to the ex.
IRENE weakness of the sufferer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
Forest Fire in NIassachusetts.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, June 15-An extensive
forest fire ragged here all Thursday morning
1t started Wednesday in a shanty on Make
peace's cranberry bog in South Carver, and
the woods are burning and the flames spread
ing rapidly. Early in the morning the fire
was subdued two miles from Boot pond, but
started afresh. and with the wind southwest
has swept toward Great South pond. A
number of summer cottages are in great
danger. A large force of men is fighting the
fire.
PLYMOUTH, Mass, June 15-The forest fire
near Rocky Pond has been extinguished.
after burning over 800 acres
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
BOLD MASKED BURGLARS.



Injure Their Victim.
UNIoNTowN, Pa, June l5 1t was learned
here yesterday that several days ago tive
masked men entered the residence of John
Myers, an old gentleman residing near Mark
leysburg They first silenced George Glover
and his wife who live with Myers and we're
sleeping down stairs, by gagging and tying
them to their bed. They forced the door to
Myers room, and while tying the old gentle
man one of the robbers knocked him sense.
less with club, seriously injuring him. The
outlaws ransacked the heuse, secured S., 500,
mostly gold and silver, kept in an old chest
They found but left untouched quantity
of jewelry that belonged to Myers recently
deceased daughter They were evidently ac-
quainted with both place and people, but left
unrecognized. A reward has been offered
for the arrest of two young men who are
SUSPECTED,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
IRON WORKERS. WAGES.


PITTSBuRG, Pa, June 152The conference
committees, representing the Amalgamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers and
the iron manufacturers, met at o'clock yes
terday afternoon. 4. +, Heating spoke at
length explanatory of the manufacturers
scale and the many reasons why the manu-
facturers would insist on its wholesale adop-
ton. The manufacturers scale provides for
general reduction of from 10 to 80 per cent.
and s. for boiling iron ON . cent. card.
President Weihe followed in a lengthy state
ment in support of the Amalgamated associa-
ton SCALE which makes no prov ision for any
reduction whatever, and virtually demands
the adoption of the present scale of wages,
based on $50 for boiling on s-cent card.
After two hours session the committee ad-
journed until Saturday morning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

ST PAUL, Mimi, June IL. An electrical
storm, accompanied 10y a strong wind which
was almost IA veritable cyclone, visited many
portions of this state and Dakota Wednesday
night. In the towns of Big Bend and Mandt,
Mimi the damage was great. Anders Olson
and Lars Biiden were unhitching a team
when the storm struck them. Both were
very badly injured. 1t is thought that Bill
den can not recover. Many houses were
badly damaged or destroyed and the occu.
pants compelled to seek safety in cellars AT
Rutland, ID. T., the new opera house was to
tally demolished, and several store fronts,
dwelling houses and other buildings were
Mrecked.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
Trunk Line Expnrt Rates.

NEW YORK, June l5.-The hearing of the
complaint against the trunk lines for dis
elimination against New York in the matter
of products for export, was concluded be-
fore the Interstate commerce commission
yesterday, the evidence being confirmatory
OF that given Wednesday, and the commits
sion took the case under Amusement, allow
Ing three weeks for counsel on both sides to
file briefs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
FURRY in the Copper Market.

NKw YoRK, June l5.-The French copper
syndicate has hitherto taken all copper of
fered in this market at 16.5 cents per pound
but yesterday dealers were surprised wher
the agent of the syndicate bid only l6 s.
for a lot of 100 600 pounds that was offered.
The effect was to send futures down Is or q
points, May Offering as low as Is so and Sep
tember, 16. 20. Yesterdays events are taken
as showing that the syndicate still retains
absolute power over the copper product OF
the world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

We accidently overheard the following
dialogue Oh the street yesterday:
Jones-Smith, why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and splitting?
Smith-How canI l? You know am a
martyr to catarIh.
J-Do as | did. | had the disease
in its worst form but am well now.
S-Whst did you do for it9
il used DR., Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
1t cured me and it will cure you.
S-Fve heard of it, and by Jove I'll
try it.
do so. You'll find it at all the
drug stores In town.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
FAST TIME AT sHEEPsHEAo BAY.
The Suburban Handicap Taken by Elk
wood-Kansas CITY Races


wood-Kansas City Races.
NEW YORK. June 10 The suburban hand
leap the principal event of the Sheepshead
Bay races. was run yesterday and S5, 600 PEG.
pie attended the races. The events Of thd
day were won as follows: Britannia e mile,
1;01-1a second slower than the fastest on
record; Inspector B., rs miles, 1:5ts4 Bud.
dhist V mile, los; Elkwood, II miles,
Suburban handicap, 2:O7511-k second faster
than Getaway in 1881 Terra Gotta was a
close second, being only short head behind,
and Firenzi third, only neck in the rear of
Terra Gotta. Emperor of Norfolk, e mile,
LES; Fred B., q mile on turf, l:l516; Sam
Harper, u mile on turf, 115s4
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 15.-At yester-
days races the money was won by the follow
ing horses: Barrister, q mile, 1:2s1S Sadie
Nc, q mile, 1:16; Jennie Mcfarland, q
mile, l;161l; Bankrupt, g mile, 1:2SA; Bal
ance, mile, 1:43s<; Bootmaker, y mile,
n
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

SAULT STE. MARIE, June A diver
searching for a wreck at Pointe au Irene
about forty miles from here, on the st
Mary's river, found at the bottom of the
river an iron bound box, heavily weighted
and securely fastened. which, when opened,
disclosed the corpse of "A young woman, Who
she is or how she came to be buried in the
river so near the shore are questions
shrouded in mystery. The impressi on is
general that murder has been committed
and an Investigation will he made
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

WASHINGTON CITY, June 15,-The senat
has confirmed the following nominations; W
II. McLyman, co Hector of customs, Miam
district, Ohio; Thomas P. Smith, Indian
agent, Usage Indian agency, Indian terri
tory; H. w. Scott, register land office
Larned, Kan. Also the following postmas
tiers: II. P. Graham, Eau Claire, Wis Ia
cob Kreusch, Celina, o. Henry Bristol, Hud
son. O.; Emma Walker, Robinson, Ills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
PUSHING THINGS IN THE SENATE.
several Bills Disposed Ot-Ths House In
aInI. M, Er..aa Tin.

Several Bills Disposed OG-Ths House In
| sists Free Tin.
WASHINGTON CRY, June l5.-11he senat'
disposed Of n quantity Of business yesterday
An amendment was reported to the sundry
civil bill appropriating S224, 500 to survey the
| Mexican frontier line. The following bill'
were passed. Agricultural department bill
with an additional approximation of SlOO,OOC
for sorghum experiments; poston1ce appro
priation, with number Of amendments; bill
appropriating $275, 900 for the reconstruction
OF the dam at Rock Island, Ills, and the con
struction Of a temporary dam, with an amend
ment declaring that the government is not
obligated TO maintain the dam. The follow
ing resolutions were also passed: Granting
leave OF absence TO government employees who
are veterans OF Gettysburg TO attend the re.
Inion there July 3; requesting the president
to invite negotiations looking TO international
arbitration. bill appropriating $4,000 to
enable the departments to participate In the
Columbus, o., centennial next autumn was
also passed. An executive session was held,
and the senate adjourned until Monday.
Bills were introduced in the house to Gre
ate an assistant secretary of war and to put
Gen. Alfred Pleasanton on the retired list
In committee of the whole tin was retained
on the free list of the Mills bill and glue, gel
atine and isinglass were stricken therefrom
as were alum compounds and licorice. Nj
trate Of soda was added to the list. During
the debate Buchanan had read the resolu,
tions OF the Amalgamated association con
demning the bill Seventy-fve lines of the
bill have been disposed of in the past two
weeks debate. of which forty-lve were con.
sidered yesterday, A point of no quorum
caused the committee to rise, and the house
adjourned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

WASHINGTON CITY, June l5-Gen Sheri
dan is slowly but surely improving. There
has been no change for the worse during the
last twenty-four hours, and all the symptom,
are favorable. At 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing his doctors said that the general had
passed very quiet and comfort able night
resting well and coughing but little His
pulse continued good, and his respiration
was more regular. At Q O'Clock last night g
bulletin was issued which said that the sick
mans condition was substantially the same
as had been reported during the day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

LONDON, June l5-This telegram has been
received from Sir Morell Mackenzie by his
family il, response 10 inquiry AS To the
,nr,.rorts ,.ouditio,. 0pras IA, mnuriaa. y
,,Ni,.l, ,.,,.,. ,ia.,l.,, -,
VS." "'''' ,
ms n'"S ''"'' ne'''" ~ 'he c''iei ooIec' vi
interest mere All day yesterday the ehu OF
the royal invalid's brave struggle with death
was looked for. Fears for the worst were
confirmed when Smith made the announce
mept in the house of commons at 6.3O last
,.vspipe TINT thoro yvos 6,tIo ho,,o of recoy.
.,, .n.i.,.,.. -, -.
~ ''''''' ''''S' VI wv" ""Vu'1
was ieiI 10 'e ""''louS' ana people recalleu
Tine tact that the announcement IN parlla'
ment of Emperor Williams critical condition
preceded his death by only n few hours The
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

GALEsBURG, Ills, June 15.-When the
case against A. ID. Waste was called in the
circuit court Waste was not present. He |:
charged with embezzling $1,000 OF funds Of
the o. 7. johnson company. His indictment
was returned in November, 1885, but he has
managed to have the case continued term
after term. A default was taken on HE
bond, which is for 81, 900, and the judge iss
sued bench warrant for his arrest w asst
left the city Monday and the officers have no
cl0w to wbera he has gone
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

SUPERIOR, Wis, June 15-The flood a
Cloquet commenced to recede slowly yester.
day, and the situation was trifie brighter
for those who have thus far been able to saw;
their property Tugs are at work picking
up the logs, but the loss to the G. N Nelson
Lumber company is estimated at from 500,
900 to 300, 600 and the total loss to Cloquet
at $5OO 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

second chocs, and was certain OF victory, while
Ex-Governor Foster, said the same regard.
ing Sherman, When told that AN Ohio man
had said that only half OF the Ohio delega
ton could be relied on for the senator, Gov.
ernoT Foster paused a moment and then
said deliberately; "You can tell him / said he
Is n liar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
Bought 1t ConditIonaI1y.

A genius has invented a clock, which be
warrants to run a hundred years A man
bought one of them the other day on condi-
ton that If 1t didn't run over es years be
might return it and get his money back
NozTistown Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

WASHINGTON CITY, June l5-Lindsay
Muse, venerable colored man, who has
been messenger to twenty seven secretaries
OF the navy, died in this city yesterday after
noon. He was appointed messenger Jan, l,
1929, in John Quincy Adams administration,
and had shaken hands with every president
from Monroe to Cleveland.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
rha Only Parfecr Rsmadx

For habitual constipation, dyspepsia, and
kindred ills is the famous California
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t
strengthens as well as cleanses the sys-
tenn, it is easily taken, and perfectly
harmless. Hartz s. Bahnsen, Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
Nominated Nick worthIngton.

PEORIA, Ills, June l5.-The Democrats Of
the Tenth district yesterday nominated N, e.
WOrthingtOn for congress Worthington
has served two terms from this district.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
THE wINo-sToRM AT WORK.
A Swath of Destruction Cut Through Pa
tion of Ohio,

tion of Ohio.
CLEVELAND, o., June l5.-Specials from
Findlay and Titlin state that violent wind
storms did much damage throughout tina
section yesterday. At the former place barn
were unroofed, fruit orchards Frustrated
and houses shattered by lightning. Tn,
farm of John Beard is a scene of desolation
and the loss total. At Tifiin the west wall o
a new gas factory was blown in, gas wei
derricks demolished, buildings overturned
and much loss incurred to fruit-growers and
farmers by the destruction of grain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15

NEW YORK, June "a
Wheat-Quiet; No red state, 94Iec No Z
dc, 93l6c; No red winter July. 91ssc do Au
gust, 921sc. Corn-Dull; No. mixed cash 5S34c
do July, 59lsc;do August, G0lsc. Oats-Steady
No. 1 white state, 47c; No. do 416l i2J4c; No.
2mixed July, SIC. Rye--Dull BarIey-Nomi
nal. Pork-Dull; 1year-old. Slin1i5O Lard
Steady June, 1914; July, So -.
Live Stock: Cattle-No market; dressed beef
firm; native sides, SG9l%c; Texas and Colorado
do, 7Qsc To.day's Liverpool cable quotes Amer.
lean refrigerator beef steady at 9lSc u H. Sheep
and Lambs-Sheep, dun; S3s5Gl5 $50; lambs firm.
er and higher; S550GtSo0; best, $e.65.
HoRs-Weak; nominally S5.,On5M
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-15
Amendments to the Postofncs Bill.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 15-The post
office appropriation bill as passed by these
ate yesterday contained the following amend
ments: Striking out the item of $50, 900 fol
compensation to clerks in postoffices for I'M
usual business; reducing the item for rent,
light and fuel for third class postoffices from
$3.50, 900 to $3.50, 600, with provision restrict.
ing the rent of such offices to 800 a year,
and fuel and light to $50; inserting an item
of 81 900, 900 for the expenses Of carrying
out the eight-hour law in regard to letter
carriers; inserting an item of $500, 600 foi
more efficient mail service between the
United States and Central and South Amer
lea and the West Indies. An item was in
serted making the postage on seeds, cuttings
roots, bulbs and scions one cent for every
eight ounces or fraction thereof