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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
VESSELS LOST AT SEA-
Five Ships That Sailed and Have MOI
Since Reeu Heard of.

Five Ships That Sailed and Have Not
Since Been Heard of.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S-The Norweg ian
bark Alt, Capt. Bach. with crew of four
teen men and cargo of 1000 tons of bag
sugar, sailed from Demerara Oct. q. bound
for Philadelphia Vessels that left thirty
days after her have arrived, but the ALI has
never been seen or heard from since, and all
hope for her has been given up.
Mershon & O, consignees of the Paia-
delphia schooner Ennie E Hall, Capt Queen,
which is now out forty days. bound to
Moorehead City. have given up all hope of
her eyer arriving.
The British ship Astracana, Capt. Rich.
ards, from Philadelphia for Havre, with a
cargo of oil, has doubtless foundsred at sea,
as number Of casks of her cargo have
washed ashore on tho Ise OF Wight.
The American brig Sarah and Emma,
Capt. Nash, from & ngston, Jamaica, for the
Delaware break water for orders. is now out
sixty days, and grave fears are entertained
for her safety. She had on board a cargo of
logwood, and is manned by crew of eight
men. This vessel is owned by Swan & Sons,
of New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

SPEAKING of suicide and insanity, the
Boston G!obe says whether the tendency
OF what we Call progress is to make life
less and less desirable, or whether it
makes 1t so much more fascinating that
inch live it too fast and too uuwiaely, is
an open question, But certain it is that
the prevalence of suicide is alarmingly on
the increase everywhere, In England the
proportion of suicides in 1873 was 10 out
Of every million of population, being an
increase per year of 10 persons since
1910. In France the suicides increased
from as persons to the million in 1927 to
lO2 to the million in 1852 and they have
continued at the same rate of increase
since. The alarming increase Of suicide
in this country is matter of common
comment. We invariably account for it
by referring to the highly oxyQenized
condition of our atmosphere, the break
neck pressure of business. and
the many tempting prizes OF speedy
riches which plunge men into over>work
and excitement. But the singular fact
confronts us, according TO recent invesi-
cations, that in Saxony, in the heart Of
the continent of Europe, where the
methods Of life are phIegmatic and slow,
the proportion of suicides is far greater
than in England, having increased from
149 to the million iu 19i9 to 391 in 1877.
This seems to upset entirely the American
over-work theory. For sught we know
suicide may be in the nature Of diseased
tendency caused by planetary, stmos-
pheric, geological, and other conditions
teghch the earth Is subject in the pres
ent century. Of all the valuable things
that science accomplishes, the most valua-
BILE Ia that of constantly teaching it.
self the number of things 1t does
not know None the less is the reck-
less pace at which American life Is
kept up in the race for wealth and
power conducive to suicide, since pro-
ducnve of insanity 1t has been some
times doubted whether perfectly sant
man ever committed suicide. Grief ant
despair undoubtedly produce insanity ii
many instances before self-destructior
follows None of the lower animal:
ever resort to self-destruction, however
intense and hopeless the misery that ii
loaded upon them, from the fact tina
they live so closely up to nature that in
sanity can not be induced from nstura
causes. Therefore. If people strive so tt
condition their lives as to avoid the dan
ger of insanity. the decrease Of suicid
will take of itself. 1t is the rapid in
sanity in modern life that is the rea
source Of alarm, and is arousing the at
tention of scientists all over the world
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

CHICAGO Dec. 2s-The statement that in
dictments had been returned BY the grand
jury against the four persons implicated in
the stolen bonds case appears to have been
premature Although indictments charging
the parties with burglary and receiving
stolen property have been agreed upon, the
papers were not filled out in time to present
to the criminal court, which was in session
for only a few minutes The court will re-
ceive the grand jury report on Monday
when the indictments against Shaw, PIess.
nerr Taylor and Corbett will be handed in
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. y -P1iilippo Paulo, the
alleged burglar who was so badly burned
by the explosion at 2sl4 State street, died at
the hospital yesterday morning Before he
died he made statement TO the effect that
he was on spree the day before the fire,
and after visiting number of saloons, in
company With disreputahc woman re-
membered nothing until the explosion.
Other witnesses testified that he was an hon
est man Frank Iupe, the owner of the
store, was arrested Yesterday on charge of
arson, and his bond fixed at 5000. which
he could not furnish, and went to jail He
bears bad reputation His story was con-
flicting, and the police say they have a
strong circumstautiai case against him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

The Journal des Debats describes u novelty
introduced in the watch by Armand Schwab.
Upon the ordinary dial is another smaller,
entirely similar It's hands. however, can be
brought to zero i,y pressure upon a small
spring In the stem When, for instance, the
wearer takes cab by the hour he brings the
hands to zero, and is then enabled to read Of
the time consumed. In railway the train
stops twenty-five minutes for dinner; bring
the hands to zero, and you know exactly how
much time to daily over the dinner. The
wife boiIs eggs to be done in three minutes,
but after while she forgets the time when
she began to count 1t is also serviceable for
the photographer and Other like tradesmen.
Chicago Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

TO the New York Worlds question,
why did you not vote for Cleveland"
an employe of carpet factory which.
after the election, cut down the wages of
its men, replies, Because was a fool"
A good many other workingmen some
OF them not thousand miles from
springheld-are already, and more will
he prepared to answer the question in
the same way before many months have
passed Springfield Register.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

NEW YORK, Dec 2s-The Lake Shore d.
rectors yesterday declared dividend OF 3
per cent, of which ? per cent. is the regular
semi-annual dividend and per cent is an
extra dividend. Heretofore it has paid only
2 per cent A resolution was passed by the
New York Central directors declaring that
it would he the policy of the company to re-
turn to per cent. basis during the coming
year The New York Central directors de-
clared quarterly dividend Of per cent 4;
the Michigan Central semi-annual dividend
of per cent. and the Canada Southern a
semi annual dividend of H.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

No wonder the Carnegies and 9th er
miIlionsires supported the republican
ticket at the recent presidential election,
3 II takes s27 to buy a ton of steel rails
tousy In the United States and $lS IN
England. difference Of 50 which does
not go to the American workingmen, bu,
TO the American millinnaires. 1t, how
yer. comes out of the pockets of the
&ers, wage earners and the producers
.RS3Mlly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

NEw YuRK, Dee IS On Nov 70 last the
stenisitlp SANTANA cleared this port bound
for points in Haytla and San Domingo.
Three days after the eastern coast of the
United states was visited by a severe storm.
Nothing has been heard OF the SANTANA since
She has not reached any of her ports, nor
has she been Sc n by any incoming steamer.
Mr. f. c. Elliott, the agent of the SANTANA
in this city, said yesterday morning that be
had grave fears as to tho safety of the steam
ship The ship and cargo are valued at
500 OO0
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
SUIT AGAINST AN ILLINOIS TOWN.
1t Issued $40, 900 in Bends 1t Don't Want

CHICAGO, Dec % The suit of Dr. BOWS,
of Lowell, Mass, and others, against the
town of Eimwood, Peoria county, Ills, was
on trial before United States Judges
Gresham and Biodgett yesterday. The suit
is brought TO recover the principal and 10
per cent interest on $40, 900 worth of bonds
issued by the town i'll aid Of the construc-
ton of the Dixon, Peoria & Hannibal rail-
road in 1871. The company's charter au
TIN, rized the issue of So, 900 worth Of bonds,
but the town voted and issued SIS 0O0 OF the
bonds, which were sold
A curative act was at once passed by the
legislature legalizjug the extra issue ot $40,
900, hut the defendant now claims that the
legislature had no right or power to pass the
curative act, aud that tue extra issue of
bonds is therefore invalid and void. even in
the hands of innocent holders for value
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
A RACC-WkR ROoRBACk.
No Serious Trouble at Lamar, Miss. Il
Great show OF Gnns.

No Serious Trouble at Lamar, Miss. But
Great show 81 Gnns.
LAMAR, Miss, Dec "s-Tbe reports OF
race trouble in this village have been grossly
exaggerated. There has been considerable
excitement here, but barring one knock
down, no one has been in jnred. Thursday a
drunken negro insuted a white man and
was promptly knocked down and severely
punished. Other negroes in the town be
came demohstrative, and several whites
becoming alarmed, telegraphed to Memphis
for Winchester rifles. The report that trouble
was expected here was circulated in neigh
boring towns, and white men began flocking
into Lamar, until the little village looked
like an armed camp. If the negroes medi-
tatsd an attack on the whites the show Of
force awed them, and they made no demon
stration There was great excitement here
all Thursday. but things have now quieted
down, and the armed men are leaving town
by every train
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec 2S.-The grand jury yes
terday returned true bill charging Dr.
John B. ChatFae with murder 1t is alleged
that he performed criminal operation on
a white girl namad Katie Smith for the pur-
lose of killing an unborn child, of which
Edward Pryor, negro, was the father.
The girl died from the effects Of the opera
ton and the doctor and Pryor were arrest.
ed, Another Indictment charging pryor.
with murder was returned later in the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
MITCHELL HIT HIM ONCE.
The Pnsilist Didn't Want to Fight But
Had to-Snilivan's Friends.

The Pngilist Didn't Want to Fight But
Had to-Sniiivan's Friends.
CLEVELAND, o, Dec. 2S-Charley Mitch.
ell, the pugiist was assaulted by Hugh
Burns, local gambler and tough, in the
Kennard house bar-room at an early hour
yesterday morning. The quarrel was per-
sonal one. arising from derogatory state
ments made as to Burns relatives in Eng
land by Mitchell The pugiiist was bit once
or twice. and retreated Finally ne turned
on Burns and hit him terrible blow, dis
figuring his face and knocking him down
Mitchell then ran upstairs. A number of
local sports and pugilists were present, and
row ensued, which was queted by the call
ing of a patrol wagon. The Mitchell party
were hootel and eggei by Sullivan sympa
thizers while giving their exhibition in the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

CHICAGO Der 2S AT the conclusion oil
the argument In the Anarchist Injunction
sui. yesterday afternoon, the court an.
ma need that decision would be reserved until
a future date, which he would make known
at the proper time The case is one in which
the Anarchists seek to enjoin the police au.
thoritieS from interfering with their meet
ings
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

in the ears, sometimes roaring. buzzing
sound, are caused by catarrh. that ex>
ceedingly disagreeable and very common
disease. Loss of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsapsrilla,
the great blood purifier. is peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease, which
it cures by purifying the blood. II you
suffer from cstarrh, try Hood's Sarsapa-
rilla, the perfect medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
MRS. CLEVELAND has taken to !

MRS. CLEVELAND has taken to wear
ing Hading veil, but she has added to
That article few clever improvements of
her own. The heavy cloud of gauze
which hangs around her face is gathered
In around the top of her hat and under
her chin. The thick screen thus made is
an effectual protection against the i'm
pudent gaze of curious eyes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

EX-SENATOR MALONE, Of Virginia,
scored another failure last week. He
sent out invitations for number of
southern republicans to meet in confer
ence. his object being to get himself in,
lorsed for position in Harrison's cahi>
let. When the conference met it was
sem learned that about three -fonrths OF
Them were bitterly opposed TO the little
exooss, and it WAS all that be and his
friends could do to prevent them from
endorsing some other fellow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

The concession by {
ton of Hon. Nathan
Cot to the governor
ship is virtually adj
mittad by the an
nouncement here yes
terday that Judge
Fleming has conplet-
ed his notice OF COZ
test and will serve it
In a few days. The
Republica rs h ave
been expecting this,
and while pot totally
unpre red, have
done little toward
collecting mate rin |
for q reply The con
test will be made be
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

AUBURN, D t, Dec 2s-Nearly the en-
tire business portion Of this town was de-
stroyed hy fire early yesterday morning.
Among the places burned were William
Mackenzie's hotel and store, NJ Machenzes
furniture store, and half dozen other hnsi-
ness places, together with four or five dwell
ings Scarcity of water and fire apparatus
made the bindings an easy prey to the
Han,ps
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

LONDON, Dec. 2S-Brusse!s has been
thrown into a ferment of excitement by the
reception by prominent people of cards and
kilograms announcing the advent in the
quaint old city OF tbs famous Jack the Rip
per-" of Whitechapei notoriety. King Leo
pod, the project of police and the court min
listers are among the recipients of tnis mys-
FERROUS beings delicate attentions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
Our Two Million Dollar Warship.

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 2S-The plans
for the contemplated new coast defense YES
sci are now ready and awaiting at the navy
department the Inspection OF prospective
bidders for the contract. This vessel will
cost the government about $1,000, 600 Of
which 81, 700, 900 will be paid to the contract
ors, the balance being expended by the gov
eminent itself is preparing the armor Of the
ship.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

ST LOUIS, Dec 2S.-B W. Vedder, chair
man of the grievance committee of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of
the Gould system, passed through here yes
terday on his way to Chicago where, he
said very important meeting of western
representatives of the order is to he held to-
day and tomorrow. The object of the meet.
ing is To form closer union between the
engineers operating on tie lines west of the
Mississippi river. About $50 delegates, rep
resenting 1000 engineers, will be present.
Chief Arthur will also attend tire meeting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

JKFFERSoNvILI.E, Ind Dec % Mr.. Sam
uel Hedge, stock dealer. living on Spring
street, WIS robbed CT $500 Wednesday night
by burglars. Mr.. Hedge, upon retiring,
placed the money, which was all in bills,
under his left arm, inside bis night shirt.
When he awoke yesterday morning his
money gone His shirt had been cut
with sharp Instrument and the wallet re-
moved without disturbing either his wife or
himself
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-The forty three suits
instituted in the superior court Of Cook
county three months ago against the indi :
viduals composing the firm of Howell, jew
EFT & Co, of Atchison, Kan, and others, by
E. L. Roberts and other creditors of the
defunct Chicago Lumber company, of Kan
sas were dismissed yesterday at the plant
ifs costs, A careful Investigation led the
plaintiffs to the conclusion that the
suits wers brought under a misap-
prehension of the facts, and to the
belief that their several interests are identi-
cal with those of Howell, Jewett & Co. as
creditors, and can best be subserved ny har-
monious action in enforcing their demands
against the lumber company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

PURCELL, L T., Dec IS The Indian
scouts under Lieut.. McComb visited Okla
homa station Wednesday night and arrested
all the "boomers" in that vicinity The prs
oners were compelled to hitch up their wag-
ons and take everything with them, and go
with the scouts to camp. The scouts dis
armed oilo satelsrs and ire-A than like 50
many sheep. The men are still prisoners,
and, it is said, will be kept III confinement
for several weeks and thea be driven out of
the territory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 2s The Persian
minister said yesterday that his mission to
this country is to open up nlutral trade be-
tween Persia and the I'm ted States. His
country, he says, produces articles we must
have, while we produce those things the
Persians want, aud they would rather buy OF
us than Of their rivals, especially as both
countries now pay two or three prices for each
others productions. He sees no reason why
large trade should not be carried on be-
tween the two countries in American ships.
Persas products are shawls, rugs, carpets,
silks, velvets, and wooleus, such as are pro
duced nowhere else, besides precious stones,
gold, and silver. One Jewel, the turqoiss, is
found only in Persia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

AUSTIN, Tex. Dec Is -Sheriff White, VIII o
refused to jail Gen. Stanley, U. S A, on
the commitment made out by Justice Stu
art in the Arsenal block case, has been ar
rested and brought before the justice, who
fined him So for contempt of court. At
last accounts White was in charge of dep.
uty constable. Some of the ablest lawyers
in the city said Gen. Stanley had the right
and authority to eject Squatter Snyder from
the premises, but Snyder still holds the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

Many people have the impression that
Deadwood in Dakota. was SO called on &C
count of the iawlessness which prevailed in
the early days, but. the name originated from
tbs superabundance of dead timber-caused
presumably by Indian campfires-on the
mountains and along the streams above the
city, and was SO called by the miners who
first discovered gold in ls75.-Boston True
Flag
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

WAsEFNGToN CITY, Dec &S-Senators
Vancr ant Voorhees,, of the senate finance
committee Wednesday gave a hearing at
the cupltOt TO a number or manufacturers
to sscerr4in their views on the senate tariff
bill I be hearing was held with closed
doors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

As well as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam
for the throat and lungs a remedy that is
selling entirely upon its merits and is
guaranteed to relieve and cure all chronic
!. and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis and
consumption. Large bottles SO cents
81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Alfred Vance, the
famous music hall singer, was seizad Wednes
daY night with an attack of heart disease on
the stage OF the Sun Music hall, and died In
few minutes. He was singing at the time
the latest popular concert hail song. entitled:
"Arr Iru GuiltyT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

CONGRESSMAN LAIRD companied from mere
by Congressman Cutcheon, OF Michigan,
vino is suffering from the same complaint as
Mr.. Laird-insomnia.
telegram from Eureka Springs. Ark,
states that Congressman Laird, is much
worse and that he will he taken home at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28


dock. OF Nebraska,
said yesterday that
Congressman Laird,
Of that state, who
was reported as dying
several days ago, is
now on the fair road
to recovery, He is
expected here IN a
few days, and will
then proceed to the
springs near Suffolk,
Va. He will be ac-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

The members of facetious jury at
Livingston. M. T., were each fined SIS by
the judge for returning verdict that
This jury do hereby agree to disagree. .
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

Beethoven was lately dug up in Wen
ma; then Schubert. Now the m unicipal
councillors propose to move Gluck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 2s-The sscre-
tary of the interior has informed the general
land commissioner that list No. 5, in district
of lands subject to sale at Linkville, now
Lake View. Ore, is cancelled. This list en-
braced some 90, s37 acres which had been ap-
proved in 1899 to the state of Oregon as
swamp and overlooked lands, while the fact
is that at least ons-third is not swamp, the
approval of the list having been false and
fraudulent All rights attaching under the
law will be recognized
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

y. Sc rERAL Of the leading democrats of
Monmo. N have organized a stock com.
psnY and purchased the Warren county
Democrat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

Il a chamber is without wooden carpet,
be sure to have wooden mat or rug or bit
Of carpeting near the bed on which to stand.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 28 The fact that
Congressman Moffatt, of Pennsylvania, is
confined in a private asylum, the result Of
overwort and excitement incident to the re-
cent campaigns. has called attention to the
fact that over q half dozen congressman
who were defeated for-either denomination
or re-election-have so far this session not
appeared in the house. In several in
stances they are reported as suffering from
melanchoia incident to their defeat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28

WILL THEY NEVER HAVE ooNEg

Lo>r. y pe.. Is 1t is snnouaeei that
Mr.. a,.,- ma does not intend to visit Rome
dur -. resent stay in Italy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
A SSIGNEE'S SALE.

n SSIUN EE . SaLE.
On the 18th day of January next, commencing al
the hour Of two O'Clock in the afternoon, The IN
dereigned assignee of William Ramskill. viii offer
for sale at No 1903 Second avenue in this city, 10
the highest bidder for cash in hand, the entire
stock of clothes and gents furnishing goods
which were assigned TO me by said Ramskill on
the 18th inst, to pay debts. The goods 10 be so
can be inspected by any party interested at the
place named any day. Sunday excepted. before
The sale between the hours Of two ami four clock
p. NJ.
Rock Island, H., Dec Goth, 1855.
GEORGE FOSTER, Assignee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-28
WEST VIRGINIA GovERNoRsAIp.

Gen. Golf, the Republican, Conceded To De
EIected-A Close Legislature.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec, s-A special
dispatch TO The Evening Star from Charles
ron W Va saws.