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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
Marriage Not a Failure.
A New View of this great Question which
shows how Ladies' may retain the
Love of their Husbands.

No woman who is unsitractlve in person. mind.
or disposition can hope to interest or hold men.
Bad complexion, duh eyes, listless nature never
did or can attract mankind On the other hand
how many women with clear skin. beneath which
the blood can be seen throbbing with heath.
bright eyes and life and animation in every move
ment, make the world blessing to their husbands
brothers, lovers or friends. The secre, of clear
skin, bright eyes and animation is good circula-
ton OF the hood. When the blood is slow the
person is stupid. Keep the blood moving. Bat
bows There is but oae way and that is to help
Nature by gentle stimulant.
Exercise Is splendid gtimnlant but il is almost
impossible for ladies' to take the kind OF exercise
thst will produce health and beauty. But the
blood must be kept moving, and the dircoVery
which has done more to add health aud beauty
than any other know cause Is Duffy's Pure Malt
whiskey. This great remedy stimulates hed III
uy II Is not an intoxicsnt. Thousands Of
women who were once tired, depressed and dis.
couraged are now in perfect health and beauty
entirely through its use Many prominent tenn
perance ladies have given II their hearty endorse
ment. and clergym-n and priests in every promi-
nent city use and recommend IT, Great care
should be shown in buying only the Runine, for
no bottled whiskey has the wonderful qualities
which are possessed by Dufy's.
Wnen ladies are kept bright and attractive and
husbands coneiderats aud kind, few marriages
viii be failures"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
Confidently Believed
That Morton Left indianapolis
Feeling Disappointed.
NO TREASURY FOR NEW YORK.

That Office Having Been Set Aside for
Senator Allison-The Navy Portf lilo Of
fered Plat If He Wants ia Curious
Present from the Far west-''Protection
Democrats" from Alabama on a Pilgrim
age TO Harrison's Home-Politicat Notes.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 17.-Mr. Morton's re-
turn to New York has been followed by
good many intangible rumors, and until
yesterday it appeared as though the confer
ence between Gen Harrison and MS guest
had been so well guarded that nothing re-
garding it would be permitted TO leak out.
However, the rumors assumed u definite
shape es'erday, and it is confidently be-
lieved among prominent Republicans now
that Mr.. Morton left indianapolis in
disappointed mood, having been
told by Gen. Harrison that he could
not appoint Mr.. Platt to the position of Sec
rotary of the treasury, but that he might
consider an offer of the navy portfolio, and
give Gen Harrison his answer within the
next two weeks; not later, under any cir
cumstances than Jan. l6 He told Mr.. Nor
ton candidly that the secretaryship of the
treasury has already been given TO Senator
Allison, and that one reason for selecting a
westernman was the opposition in many
eastern cities to New York man on ac-
count of the alleged discrimination in the
matter of imports in favor of the merchants
of New York
Gen. Harrison said that prominent gentle
men of Philadelphia Boston, Baltimore. and
other eastern cities, had written him, and
talked to him on the subject, and while be
did not know that their statements were
true, he certainly did not know that they
were untrue, and he had determined to select
secretary of the treasury from another
and entirely disinterested section.
Before Mr.. Morton left, it is said Gen.
Harrison told him that he did not regard the
trouble between the friends of Messrs Mil
Ter and Platt as so serious, as
to embarrass his administration in
the event of the appointment of
either gentleman to cabinet position, and
that his reasons for not selecting the score
tary Of the treasury from New York were
tire opposition of prominent importers in
other Cities and the earlier selection of Sen
ator Allison for the position.
1t is claimed that Mr. Morton expressed
great doubt as TO Mr.. Piatts acceptance of
the navy portfolio, but said that he was not
authorized to say that he would not.
Among Republicans of prominence here, it
is not believed that Mr.. Plat will accept.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
EFFECT OF WHISKY ON A SIOUX.
1t Produces Bioody Tragedy Resulting In
Five Murders.

Five Murders.
CAMP POPLAR RIVER, NJ T., Dec. IA
terrible tragedy, resulting in the death of
four persons and the fatal wounding of fifth,
occurred at Fort Epeck Indian agency Satur-
day morning For upward of week "Pretty
Boy one of the Yankton Sioux tribe. has
been @loaded" with liquor. Agent Cowan
attempted to discover his source of supply.
The Indian not only managed to get all tho
whisky he wanted, but had sDme to spare,
and this he distributed among the younger
bucks at the agency. This "Pretty Boy" then
made murderous attack upon his squaw.
Selling stick Of flrewood be death the
helpless creature blow on the head witch
cut deep cash and fractured the skull Not
satisfied with this the bloodthirsty brute
jumped upon the PROSTATE body of the
squaw and prepared to scalp her.
By this time crowd of nearly 100 Indians
had gathered. In the crowd were number
of Indian police who dragged "Pretty Boy"
from the squaw. This SO enraged "Pretty
Boy" that, shaking off his captors, he ran
to bis tepee and secured a Winchester rifle
and opened fire on the police, instantly kill
ing two of them and fatally wounded a
third. He then proceeded to where his
squaw was lying, and placing the muzzle of
the rife between her lips, fired four shots,
literally blowing the woman's head to pieces
This doEe, the red devil attempted to effect
his escape. firing repeatedly at the Indians
who were in pursuit OF him. Finding es-
cape impossible, he halted on the brow of a
hill about mile from the agency, and after
severing the arteries in his wrist with his
knife, shot himself through the heart, death
being instantaneous
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

NEW YORK, Dec IA session of the Ma
tional association of Democratic clubs was
held in this city from O'Clock until 10
p m. Saturday. Considerable speech max
ing was INDUCED in, the causes OF the rise
and fall of the party being freely discussed
Fothing Of great Importance was done. The
members thought that the recent National
defeat will have the effect of
stimulating all the CLUBS to take more
active measures in 1Sg2 1t was voted to
have meeting of the general committee, a
body of five members from each state, at an
early date. At the soraing meeting of the
general committee the date for holding the
natl onal convention Of the clubs will be ar
ranged. Among those present were Roswell
P Flower Chauncey F. Black, Congressman
Rusk and Hon. Alfred J. Carr Cof Balti-
more), l.. W Wieman (of Milwaukee, and
Dthars
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

Among the retail firms of this city
there is none that is more prominent than
the firm of Clemsnn & Salzmann, and
none that has done more to advertise this
city abroad Being liberal advertisers
their fame for liberal dealing has ex-
tended far and wide. the result of which
Is that they number among their Gus
toners the leading citizens of all the sur
rounding country. Their trade from
Davenport alone is very large, among
whom are many of the best citizens. By
the way only last Saturday they received
an order from a prominent family over
the river for an elegant parlor suite cost
ing among the hundreds, which
they are now busy getting up.
One reason for their great success
in manufacture and sale of fine suites, Is
that both members OF the firm are first
class mechanics who make their own de-.
signs which are new, unique aad pleas
ing. Their business has increased to
such degree that they propose to en-
large the capacity of their second, third
and fourth flour. Immense as this es-
tablishment is now, its capacity is taxed
to the utmost with elegant chamber
suites, parl3r suites, easy chairs, fancy
rockers, fancy stands and desks, book,
cases, etc-a brilliant array from which
to select holiday gift-one that will last
and which will be ornamental as well as
useful. Speaking of this firm being 8
credit to the city, no person who ha:
lived in this vicinity long but will voict
the same sentiment. From small be
ginning this establishment has grown tt
large proportions by its supreme effort!
TO always be in the front rank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

lusultS nht1cc.
Senator ingalls, appears to be even a
greater BLACKBOARD than he has hitherto
received credit for being. In a recent IN
terview regarding Mrs. Whitney's denials
OF the vile ISLANDERS secretly circulate re,
garding the presidents domestic affairs,
ne Is alleged to have said;
Some things are self evident In NOR
ais and history as we'll as in logic. They
prove themselves and are disproved bv
| evidence. To deny some accusations is
80 plead guilty to them When you have
20 oher evidence that an egg is good that
egg is doubtful, and doubtful egg is al
= Wsys bad. The merchant who is
compelled to produce affidavits to
estaohsh his honesty is probably a
thief. The citizen who is now oh.
ilged to prove that he. was loyal and pa
riotic during the war was either a rebel
or = copperhead. Shakespeare cast an
uueiible stain upon the lady who pro-
tests too much, and nobody cares TO
nary the woman whose chastity is open
70 discussion. So when 1t becomes nee.
cAy for husband to obtain certifl :
hrKood moral character and TO prove
,s;, y, Testimony of experts that he is
v considerate and tender toward a
my idFelY, and affectionate wife, he
for, oe INDECENT, but he certainly is uu
shalor ingalls, remarked in conclusion
mat his methods were thossof the gladi-
ator and not those of the assassin, In
I this the senator is in error.
When man INDUCES in vague inuen,
= does DIS Senator Ingalls, does in the above
eNrtct. instead of courageously making
VICE charge for which he can be held
ssRslhle, his method is generally con.
Es that of the assassin.
loseover, bis elaborate insinuation is
cotslly devoid of facts as foundation,
In the first place, it is untrue that Presi
Ndgnt Cleveland has found it necessary to
xdeny the secret libels upon him or to no
Hce tnem in any way, The denial was
made by Mrs. Whitney on the impulse Of
TIE moment, inspired by sense of jus
tice which all must honor, land to thi:
the correspondent Of the republican
--~saicasS@gr;5ens, with whom the inter
view was held, himself testifes. He as,
serts positively that when he called upor
Mrs. Whitney she could have had no ide,
of the purpose of his visit. Therefor,
the denial could not have been prear,
ranged with the president.
In the second place, it is very fortu
nately false that the denial of slandel
implies confession in any way. If it die
every mails reputation, no matter how
just and upright he may be, would be q
the mercy Of blackgusrds like Ingall
with foul malicious minds and indus
trious and venemous tongues. No YER
prominent man, perhaps. can escape The
shafts OF SANDER, but he at least DOS
sesses the privilege of denying the lie
told about him, if he thinks them worth,
OF notice at all, which President Cleve
land evidently does not.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

BRiDGEPoRT Conn, Dec. i1.-Sam Mer-
ritt, who took second money in the great
OLeary walking match, saturday night
visited well-known keno joint on Middle
street, kept by Andy Farrell, and smashed
the wheel, tables and furniture with an ak
He had gang of his friends with him, and
made a complete wreck OF the place. Sew
eral nights ago faro bank in which Merritt
was interested was raided by the police
Merritt was led to believe that Farrell caused
the closing of his place, and his work Satur-
day night was done in retaliation No ar
rests have been made.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
LATEST OF JAY GOULD.

He Has Gobbied the AicIifson's Chicago
EKtensfon-Eafes Restored.
CHICAGO, Dec. 17-It is reported here
that instead of the Santa Fe system, Jay
Gould has secured control of the Chicago,
Santa Fe & California road. This road cost
the Atchisou company over $l5.00),0 900, and
has always been white elephant on their
hands. If it should prove correct that Mr.
Gould has secured control of the Atchisons
Chicago extension, the road will be operated
as part of the Missouri Pacific system, which
will then have through line from Chicago
to Texas and Colorado.
Freight rates, both east aud west bound
between Chicago aud st. Louis and the sea-
board, were restored to-day to the tariff of
last April. Traffic is very heavy now and
promises to continue all winter.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 7.-At noon Saturday
c. w. Partridge, a well-known newspaper
man of this city, was found dead in his bed
at the Hotel Willard A half empty bottle
of laudanum was found under the pillow.
He was about 40 years old He was a
versatile writer, and had served on tie
Boston Herald, on Chicago papers and on the
Detroit Free Press. Ill health is supposed To
account for the suicide
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

New YORK, Dec. IA cable dispatch
was received at The Police Gazstte office
Saturday signed by George W. Atkinson,
editor OF Sporting Life, London, containing
a challenge from Pedestrian Charles Rowell
to James Albert, of Philadelphia, to run six
days for s., 500 side, either at the Aqua
rum or Agricultural Hall, London. He
also offers to make IA match on similar terms
with Llttlewood, Or to enter sweep
stakes race of loo pounds or so pounds
each, for The Police Gazette diamond belt
against Littlewood, Albert and Herty, TO
take place in England. Rowel says he will
not go to America. The dispatch adds that
it is expected that Littlewood will accept
Rowells challenge, and that a RAGS will be
arranged for a sweepstakes of Gl00 each
open to all, for the long astance champion
ship of the world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
LOCAG NOTICES.
Christmas trees at Krell s. Maths.

Christmas trees at Krell s. Maths.
Tree ornaments at Krell & Maths.
Go to John Evans for your -four, feed
and groceries.
A fresh lot of new mixed nuts Just re-
ceived at Krell & Maths.
French Fruit Glac'e put up in ! and |
pound fancy boxes. Something extra
fine for present at Krell & Maths.
Found-The place to get the finest and
freshest of candies is at Krell & Maths.
Give your wife, sweetheart or daughter q
box of their fine candy for Christmas.
Nothing will please them better.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co.,
of Boston, Mass. organized 1872. As
sets nearly S1.000,000 Z. W. Hurst
agent. Office over Rock Island National
bank
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
WHAT WILL HE DO WITH 1T,
A Unique Present to Gen. Harrison from
Nebraska.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dee II Late yesterday
afternoon very unusual gift from the peo-
pie of Loup City, Neb arrived at one of the
freight depots and was formally turned over
to Harrison this morning. The present consists
of a house eighteen feet long and seven feet
high, made of prairie grass sod, with doors
opening into the front and rear, and win
dow on either side. 1t front is soided
space representing yard. and around is
fence, the whole occupying an entire far
car. The party in whose charge it came
occupied the house en- route, being provided
with a bed and stove. On the out
side are streamers eulogizing the Repub-
lcan party, and also this inscription: "Loup
City, the seat of Sherman county, Neb,
sends this offering of their respect and es-
TEEN for the president-elect. The house
was evidently built upon the car, and had
been held in position en- route by large up
rights of wood fastened together across the
top. 1t is supposed to represent "dug out, 4"
and when thoroughly dried will no doubt re-
tain its shape. What Harrison will do with
it is mystery, it is too large to be ac-
commodated anywhere except in his yard
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE body of John
Christensen was recovered in the wreck of
the Oliver mill at 1880 yesterday morning.
From the place in which the body was
found, the workmen judge that Christensen
was in the kiln-room at the time of the ex-
plosion. His body was mangled terribly and
one leg could not be found. The portion of
the body recovered was charred beyond
recognition, although gold ring, remaining
upon one of the fingers, made it possible to
identity it positively as that of Christensen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. LIT is published
here that President A B. Stickney, of the
Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas City railroad, is
trying to purchase and unity the entire traf
fic interests of the Mississippi and Ohio
rivers and consolidate the ST. Paul & Du.
luth, Duluth & Iron Range, and the Kansas
City railroads with the river routes in one
grand system. 1t is his object to control the
two great factors in the freight business-th e
iron ore and coal shipments Tue plan is to
bring iron ore to st. Paul from the Lake Su-
perior mines by rail and then send it to
Pittsburg by boat On the return trip coal
will be brought from the Pennsylvania
mines, and st. Paul will become the distribu.
ting boint for the entire northwest
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE police have at
last learned something of the Record OF Ed
ward Meredith, the principal conspirator in
the plot to rob gambler Phil DAILY. Photo
graphs, with a full description of the man,
were sent to all wardens of prisons east of
thu Mississippi Saturday a dispatch was
received from the warden of the Columbus,
O., prison, which stated that Meredith was
recognized as Louis Carlton, who violated
his parole aud owes that state five years im-
prsonment on seven years sentence for
forgery. The dispatch requests that he
be held for the necessary requistion papers
if he is not convicted on the charge against
him In the Daily cnse
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

BIRMINGHAM Ala, Dee. IA committee
of protection Democrats left for lndianap-
oils last night benring congratulatory ad-
dress to Gen. Harrison. There were forty
sgners, among them T. T. Hillsmau, vice
president, and A. NJ. Shook, secretary OF the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company and
others representing the industries OF this
region. The memorial congratulates Harri-
son on his election, because the signers be-
lieve protective tariff viii promote the de
velopment of the natural resources of this
section, and because all issue Is presented
upon which the people of the South can d.
vide according to the dictates of reason and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

PARIS, Dec. tn the chamber of
deputies Saturday tine committees adverse
report on the bill postponing the payment of
the Panama sompany's liabilities was dis
cussed NJ. Paytral supported the bull, as he
declared in the interest of ST, 600 subscribers
10 the company's stock. NJ. Junel, reporter
for the committee, said the bill was abso
luteiy useless now. He believed that the
cumpany's position would be infi1itely better
in three months The bill was finally re-
iected by a vote of 2,j2 to ISS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
KiIrain and Mitchell in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. l7-Jake kilraig and
Charles Mitchell, the pugilists, arrived in
Chicago last evening and reg stored at the
Sherman house. Thy are in Oh cago to give
sparring exhibit ons at the Casino tneater in
connection with TIE theatrical exhibition
that is to be on the boards there this week
kilrain had nothing to add to what he has
already said concerning the proposed fight
with John L. Sullivan. He Is confident if
such a fight is arranged that he will be the
winner, and that is all that can be said at
this time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

FINDLAY, o, Dec. li-Twenty men en-
gagged in a desperate fight near this place
Saturday night, during which revolvers,
stones, knives and clubs were free used
Nearly every participant In the row was
more or less seriously injured. Leon Du
Comba, Frenchman, was shot in the head
and is dying. A young man named Camp
bell it is believed, was fatally stabbed. The
fight was started by Major Bright, promi-
nent and wealthy farmer There have been
no arrests.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec l7-It does not
seem at all likely that the senate will CON
clude the consideration Of the tariff bill until
the end of January. If it is no. out Of the
way by that time it viii have to give place,
in part, to the appropriation bills, and this
may still further del y the final vote upon
it. The members Of the finance committee,
who were confident two weeks ago that they
could dispose OF it before the Christmas holt
DAYS, have now given up all hope of passing
it before tue middle of January.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
ADJOURNMENT OVER THE HOLIDAYS
II the House Agrees to a Long Recess the
Senate Will Do Likewise.


WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 1.-THE mem
bers of the finance committee and of the APP
preparation committee of the senate have
been considering seriously the question of
the holiday recess. 1t was originally In
tended to make this recess but ten days in
length, just long enough to clelr Christmas
and New Years, and, with the preceding
Sunday to give members an opportunity to
reach their homes on Christmas day. The
proposition made to the house last week for
an adjournment from Friday next until
Jan. meets with the disapproval of the
leading members of both these important
committees, and as the bills which are in
their charge must be considered to the ex-
clusion of all other business, 1t would be
natural to suppose that their wishes will
have some weight with the majority in the
senate. The Republican senators who are
blamed by their colleagues for forcing. or at
least bringing about, an adjournment Of the
senate from Thursday of each week to the
following Monday, however, are expected to
vote with the Democrats on the holiday
question, and il the house should agree TO a
long recess, it is more than likely that the
resolution will not be amended
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17

ROCKFORD, III, Dec. l7-Rev Mead
Holmes, who is strong temperance member
o. the city council, found upon his doorstep
Saturday morning an unexploded bomb.
Upon investigation il was found to be filed
with powder and iron clippings and the fuse
was burned to the iron. Hal it exploded it
would have blown tne whole side of the
house to pieces. Mr. Holmes has been
threatened by alleged "White-Caps' if he did
not "et up" on the whisky interes t, and many
believe that interest responsible for the out
para
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-17
LIVELY TIME IN A JUSTICE SHOP.
Fight Between Whites and Blacks in
Which a Woman Is Cut in the Throat.

Fight Between Whites and Blacks In
Which a Woman Is Cut In the Throat.
JACKSON, Tenn, Dec. 17-During the
trial before Esquire Exum, in the Tenth
district of this county, over settlement be-
tween Tom Brown and a colored family
named Hicks. Will Hicks cross questioned
Miss Fannie Brown in a.rather abrupt man
nsr, and be was told by her brother Tom to
be more careful The negro replied with an
aath and knocked Brown down. Other
negroes and Peter Brown brother of Tom,
Joined in general fight Tom Brown cut
one or two negroes with his knife and
stabbed the mother of viii Hicks in the
throat. Tom Brown and his brother were
also badly hnrt. AT last accounts the
negroes were armed. There is much excite.
ment and danger OF further trouble.