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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

There were two points upon which the
great political parties to the late contest
were agreed, says the New York Graphic.
One was that heavy accumulation OF
money in the national treasury is source
OF much danger and loss to the country. |
The other that the readiest and best way
OF preventing these Accommodations is by /
reducing the government income. The |
presidential canvass being over, the sem
sioie business men of the country can
examine this question of the treasury sur
plus without the partisan bias which to
some extent may have warped their judg>
ment for the past few months.
The report from Secretary Fairchid at
the beginning of the present month shows
that there were in round numbers S74,-
ooo,ooo surplus in the treasury at the
closing hour of business on DC.
tober 81. Three months ago the
surplus amounted to over 800 ,0OO,>
700, The decrease in the amount
held today is accounted for by the fact
Aat curing the months of August, Sep.
r1ember and October there was very
noticeable increase in the ordinary ex-
penditures of the government, and be-
sides this the secretary had made heavy
purchases Of government bonds. A like
e9hdition Of affairs as to national ex-
penses still continues. and as Mr. Fair
eh'!d Is yet-in the market seeking bonds
at a reasonable figure the tendency 10 de,
crease the surplus will practically 90 on
for some time to come.
This, after all, however. is only tenn
Porary expedient. With the present
rising tide of business prosperity the mil
lions in the treasury vaults viii soon
agsl2~mount upwards, and the congress
which is 10 meet next month ought a,
once to pass measure which. working
minimum amount of mischief to the in
duslries of the country, would secure that
reduction of the revenue which people of
all parties demand.
Heretofore the parties have divided on
well dfined lines as to how this reduc-
ton should be made The Mills bill and
the senate bill afforded an idea of the
methods suggested by each party, but
EVERY unprejudlced man knows that
neither Of these measures, in its present
shape, stands a chance of passing in the
coming session of congress. What the
country requires is that some legislation
shall be promptly enacted that will relieve
business interests from the uncertainty
and insecurity which the accommodations
in the treasury and the present condition
of tariff legislation cause. Perhaps the
close of the presidential canvass may
have put each party IN more trsctable
mood and made compromise upon the
matter, which will be satisfactory TO the
country, more easy OF attainment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

New ORLEANS, Nov OF NJ. Babb, tel
egraph operator at Whelock Station, her
Vile parish, endeavored to beat out his
brains on the railroad ties. Failing in this
he cut his throat with a jack-knife, and
walked with the bloody weapon IN his hand
and stream of blood pouring from his
throat. Hearing train approaching be
staggered toward the track, but fell before
be reached it. He succeeded, however, in
dragging himself near enough to place his
neck upon the rail in time to have his head
cut off He was about 10 years old, and is
supposed to have come from Concord, o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

The manner in which the society papers
discuss the chances of an heiress's marriage
in America nowadays is rather startling to
the old school journalists OF the town. Every
sutton who presents himself to rich girl is
duly written about in print, his chances dis
cussed and his eligibility weighed. He pur-
sues his loverlike way under the vigilant eye
of the vast horde of . ,ty gossips who CON
tribute to the weekly papers, and every move
is duly chronicled and set forth. The posi-
tive or prospective fortune Of the girl is con-
stantly printed aud commented upon, and al
together the courtship assumes a phase Of
publicity which is decidedly new feature in
journalism in New York city.-New York
Sun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

PHILADELPHIA. Nov 2l.--About 5 O'Clock
yesterday morning there was an explosion
at 22l0 Chestnut street, store occupied by
John W. Johnson in the cigar business. 1t
is thought the explosion was caused 10y dyna-
mite ignited with fuse. The store pre-
sented a woeiul scene of ruin after the ex
plosion. 1t was filed with debris of boxes,
showcases, chairs etc, and the counter was
shattered Mr. johnson occupied the upper
rooms with bis family. These rooms were
also badly damaged, and the shock was so
great that child on the second floor was
thrown out of he'd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

refused TO move the pitchers box to fifty
five from the home plate, because, although
such change would help the batter to hits,
the pitcher would have better command of
the bases to prevent runs. In lieu Of this
the batter is to get his base on four bad balls
instead of five, and outs on foul "tips'
are abolished. 1t was also decided
that if batted ball hits the
umpire, on duty inside the diamond, the
player gets his base. 1t was also agreed
that in addition to the substitute player now
allowed another player may be present on
the ground to take the place Of any player
at the end of any even inning The COM
mttee refused to permit the over-running of
second hasa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

Il is amusing to see people with their
face drawn as If they had swallowed a
feather and it was tickling their lungs
and they would be happy if they could
only sneeze Now, there is no need of
making faces" A bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will draw your face back
into smile.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

BUFFALO, N Y, Nov. 2l.-The twelfth
church congress Episcopal opened at 1880
o'clock yesterday morning in Trinity
church with service and holy communion,
followed at noon by inaugural and memorial
addresses. Bishop Coke presided. The con-
gress will occupy four days and will discuss
seven topics, chief of which are: Colleges
and Universities as Related to the Church"
"The Question of Race in This Country" and
@What Principle Should Govern Church
Extension in Our Countny in Feds Already
Occupied by Others" To the discussion OF
each topic two writers and three speakers
are appointed, and these include many well
known divines. The first topic was discussed
at last evenings session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21
Rear Admiral BaIdWip's Funeral,

NEW YORK. Nov. 2l-The funeral services
over the remains Of the late Admiral Bald
win, U. s N, were held yesterday after
noon at St Thomas church. A detachment
of 500 marines attended in body. Rear
Admiral Gherardi and most of the officers
stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard, be-
sides the representatives of the navy and
army from Philadelphia, Washington and
other points, attended the funeral dressed in
full uniform. The procession from the house
to st. Thomas Episcopal church was headed
by troops, marines and blue jackets. The
pail bearers included Admiral Gherardi,
Gen. W T. Sherman, Hon, Levi p Morton
and D. u Mills. The regular Episcopal
service was observed. Interment took place
in st Marks cemetery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21
A Murderer Refuge.
He Kills His Friend and Hides
in Mine.
FURTHER BLooDsHED LOOKED FOR.

Horrible brutality of Negro Miscreant-
A Brave Little Girl-Assassination of
Tennessee Doctor-A Common Drunk
Leads to Terrible Death -Gambled
Away His Wife's Ten Thousand-Blown
Up with Dynamite -Assorted Wicked
ness.
DANvuLR, H., Nov 2l-John Arm
strong, the Grape Greek murderer, was an
engineer in the company's mines, and also
kept several boarders He and Joseph
GLASGOW, the murdered man, were the
Damon and Pythias of the mines. They had
been drinking during the day and came
home together Armstrong had grudge
against William Mitch, another boarder, and
about & O'Clock Monday evening attempted
to pick quarrel with HIM Mrs Armstrong
induced Mitch To leave the house, when
Armstrong turned on her, threw her into
chair and then on the floor. The noise
reused GLASGOW. who was sleeping on the
bed, and he said: "Jack, be more of a man
than to strike a woman" Armstrong re-
piled: II am the best man in the house"
GLASGOW, still on the bed, made movement
to draw off his coat and Armstrong shot
Jue
Armstrong Immediately left the house,
and, passing down the street, met Gideon
Bailey, colored, and an officer in the employ
of the company. Pistol shots passed be-
tween them without effect and Armstrong
disappeared in the woods He was next seen
at the mines of the Consolidated Coal COM
pany at Titon. two miles sou of Danville,
when he met John Cooke and a miner, about
yesterday morning He told Cooke all about
the affair, and said he had killed GLASGOW in
fit of frenzy; that cross words had never
passed between them, and that as he was in
for it he would kill Dave Murray, the pit
boss, and Ed Jones, the engineer for the Con-
solidated Coal company, before he gave HIM
self up.
| Armstrong had been night Waterman for
| the Consolidated company until last March
when he was discharged for drunkenness at
the instance of Murray and Jones. He is now
hiding in the mines awaiting chance to get
at them. They are both armed and will kill
him on sight. The sheriff and large num-
Der of special deputies are after Armstrong,
but on account of his knowledge of the
mines, his immediate capture is doubtful.
GLASGOW came here from Streator three
months ago, where be has a wife and four
small children Armstrong is six feet two
inches high, and is a powerful and deter
mined nan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Nov. 2l-The
Journals Bismarck, D. T., special says; The
Indians on the Sioux reservation are now
becoming anxious to form the acquaintance
Of Gen. Harrison. They realize that be will
soon become the "Great Father and they
desire to meet him and present their claims
regarding the proposed opening of the re-
servation. They want to visit him before he
is inaugurated, and the agent will be greatly
annoyed by their opportunities unless their
request is granted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

"Boy," said clerk in a Woodward avenue
grocery to a lad who was hanging around,
do you want to save the price of an over
coat this winter and feel warm all overr
YES, sir"
Then eat one of those
They were red peppers, and the boy
promptly took large bite He turned red
in the face, the tears came, and he had TO
hustle around the corner to prevent breaking
down. 1t was an hour before he returned
Then the clerk said:
"Well, how did it work.
"Splendidr replied the boy. at not only
saved me an overcoat. but don't believe my
brother Bill will have to have any shoes this
wiz n! I'll take the rest up home. 1t may
save our house rent and coal Detroit Free
Press.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21
- A switchmen's Strike Probable.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov 2l.-The chief Of the
Switchmen's association, Frank Sweeney,
has been here several days endeavoring to
have the railway companies centerins here,
acting as the Union Railway company,
answer the demand its switchmen have
made as to an increase of wages, lessening
hours of work and additions to crews A
conference was held yesterday, but nothing
definite was reached. The officers of the
companies, however, are not inclined to
grant the demand and a strike is probable.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21
ASSASSlNATED AT NIGHT.


Tennessee Doctors Death at the Hands
of VengefuI Father.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov 2I--A special to
The American from Dickson, Tenn, gives
particulars of a terrible murder which &C.
Cured IN that county, near the Montgomery
county line, Monday night. DR. J. G. Brake
was boarding with Mr.. Riley olayton, and
shortly after supper the two men heard
noise in the horse lot, Procuring lantern
they went to the stable, and just as Saytou
held up the lantern for Brake to open the
door man concealed behind a tree fired
and Brake reeled and started to fall Two
more shots were fired into his body and then
the assassin. or assassins, ran up ana beat his
head into jelly, breaking gun from the
stock over his body, Yesterday George
Tally went to GAINESVILLE, twenty two miles
distant from the scene Of the murder, and
gave himself up, saying that he was the
murderer, and that he killed Brake because
the latter had seduced his l7-old year daugh'
ter The girl is said to have borne an I'M
savory reputation, and the doctor stood high
in the community.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

Allow cough to run until 1t gets beyond
the reach of medicine They often say,
"Oh, 1t will wear away" but in most
cases it wears them away. Could they be
induced to try the successful medicine
called Kemn's Bslsam, which is sold on
positive guarantee to cure, they would
Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price 90 cents and
81. Trial size free. At all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

WASHINGTON CITY; Nov 2L-Professor
John NJ. Langston, who has returned to the
city, says that not only is be elected to con-
gress from the Petersburg VA district, but
that the lawful majority in the district will
give the electoral vote Of the state to Harri-
son and Morton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2I.-The secre-
tary of the interior yesterday rendered
eighty decisions allowing applications to
enter lands within the indemnity limits of
the Northern Pacific railroad in the eastern
part of Washington territory and in the
western part of Idaho territory These de-
cisions follow that in the case OF Guilford
Miller, aud the locltnns are in the hume
date neighborhond Of his land
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

CHEYENNE, W. T., Nov. 2l--A costly
wreck occurred on the Union Pacific at
Rock Greek station Yesterday afternoon. A
work train returning to Laramie collided
with freight train pulled by two engines.
An engineer and fireman were fatally in
5ured, and ten. or twelve laborers on the
work train slightly hurt. The three engines
were demolished. The wreck completely
blocked travel. Passenger trains being de-
layed twelve hours.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

A man living in an outlying district near
Concord, n. H, recently opened a bank &C
count in that city, depositing $500. He was
given liberal quantity of checks, which he
used so ignorantly that he was soon brought
up and told that he had overdrawn. When
asked to settle, with great Indignation he
made this characteristic reply: 'Didn't you
give me all these checks, which are not half
usedi Ii l owe you anything will draw a
check and pay you."-Springfeld Repub-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

ST. LOUIS, Nov 2I.-A preliminary meet
ing of the Vest senate committee to investi-
gate the alleged dressed beef monopoly, was
bed at the Southern hotel yesterday for the
purpose Of agreeing upon plan of pro-
cednre. One witness was examined-D. P.
Syuder, rsnchman, of Texas He said
be had no knowledge of combination to
control prices, but had heard Of such thing.
Chicago was the great market for cattle in
the west
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21
The Final Message
Of the Present Administration
in Preparation.
UNCHANGED VIEWS ON THE TARIFF.

Mr. Cleveland GoIto Oak View to Escape
the Popn,ace and Write the Document
More Conflicting Claims Over Those
Very Slow West Virginia Returns
Gen. Harrison to Confer with the
Leaders at His Home
WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. 2l,-Secretary
Fairrhild is hard al work on his annual re-
port. The president is largely dependent
upon the figures in this report in the treat
ment of the revenue question in bis message.
1t Is quite likely, says The Evening Star, that
Mr. Cleveland's message will possess some of the
elements Of clever retort that appeared in his
last fisheries message. 1t is generally understood
that he will stand up to the question of tariff
reform as in his message at the beginning of this
congress, and will make 1t the feature of the
document. He will not yield one iOt from his
position before the campaign but he will prob
ably make more emphatic his declaration
that 1t is condition, not a theory,
that 'nnfrouts us" Ii is likely that he
will II make it clear to congress that the ne
cessityl checking the surplus is SO great that il
the Democratic plan can not carry through CON
gress they should yield under protest to the Re
TuuliCdu uilfuulilSuL IhLlCI LudA nave w ithuS
ton al all There will be no weakening from the
former position, and no confession that the popu
lar verdict has condemned tariff reform. Mr.
Cleveland has said that he would sign any bill
that should come to him making a reduction in
the revenue whether as to tariff duties or internal
taxes, unless there were something about it abso
lutey vicious If the senate bill should pass as II
now is, it is almost certain that he would sign i
probably with some remarks in explanation Of
his motives
President Cleveland went from the execu
tive mansion to Oak View last evening, fully
determined to remain at his country homt
until after he has completed his annual mes
sage to congress which he has not yet begun.
He has most of the topics well in hand, but
be finds it will be utterly impossible to pre-
| pare it before congress meets if be does mo-
| escape from the unavoidable Interruption
| which beset him at the White House Fisi
| tors at the mansion are quite as numeron
as ever, but at Oak View the president vii
receive no visitors and devote his time as
| siduouslv To the task hafOre him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

WAsRI>GroS CITY. Nov ao-The following are
the Neatnr Indications for rhrtysix hours from
p. N. yesterday: For Indiana, Illinois, Lower
Michigan and Iowa-Shghtly warmer, fair
weather; vmi~ shifting 10 easteriy. For Wis
conIu-FGir weather; southerly winds, slightly
warmer. For Upper Michigan-Fair slightly
warmer weather in eastern portion; stationary
Temperature IL western portion, southeasterly
winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

COLUMBIA, S c., Nov. 2l-The state
board of canvassers last evening completed
their canvass of the electoral vote of South
Carolina aud declared the result Us follows:
Total vote 70, SIS; highest Democratic eiector
s., S25; highest Republican elector l3, 74O.
Majority for Cleveland 59,0S5. The vote for
Cleveland in 1884 was 90, s45 and for Blaine
u, 7S3; majority for Cleveland, As, liz
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2l-The presi-
dent has no plans for the future after the in
auguration of Mr.. Harrison. He will proba
bly, rest for the best part of the year.
Whether he will choose New York state f1T
bis residence is uncertain. !. is oy no means
Improbable that he will go back to his ma
tive state, New Jersey, aud perhaps to the
he was horn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

LONDON. Nov 2l-In the house of COM
mons last night the midnight rule was sus-
pended in order to enable the debate on the
land bill to proceed to DIVISION The prop
ositon debated was one asking consent of
the house to Introduce bill appropriating
S5,0OO,006 to carry out the Ashhurn act, an
act that is intended to assist small. farmers to
buy their holdings. Tine Parnellites led by
Gladstone opposed it, but the motion was
carried
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

A Philadelphia man has invented a ma
chine tasa.tt, with the help of six hands, will
turn out as many barrels in day as sixty
men can make. The machine has been sue
cessfully operated, and coopers arc taking
good deal of interest in it. If it proves
financially successful it will probably revo-
lutionize the cooper's trade.-Chicago Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 1.-The case of
George H. S,ayner and Henry S. Ives will
come up before the higher courts of this
state. The motion of Prosecuting Attorney
Pugh, of Hamilton county, for leave to file
bill of exceptions to the rulings OF Judge
Sbroeder, of the common pleas, in directing
the jury to acquit Ives and Stayner on the
ground of insufficient evidence, was granted
by the supreme court yesterday morning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21
RULES FOR BASE BALL.
Some Notifications Being Made by the
Men Who Run Things,

Some Notifications Being Made by the
Men Who Run Things.
NEW YORK, Nov. 81. The base ball mag
mates met in annual convention at the Fifth
Avenue hotel this city, yesterday, and the
"talenr in that line thronged the corridors
of the building and talked ball The con-
vention is held with closed doors, but when
anything is done the press is promptly in
formed. The first business was the official
award of the pennant to New York for last
seasons work.
The matter that principally interested the
players and the public-revision of the rules
of the game-is in the hands of a joint com
mittee of the League and Association. and
this committee met shortly after noon. 1t
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

one MORE VICTIM.
The Fearful Increase of Disaster from
Small Beginnings-A Prominent Ex-
ample and the Warning that
il brings.

Colonel n V. Whitman. Of Brooklyn. returned
from his vacation feeling in perfect health. As 8
result he was careless. The next thing was
cold: then pneumonia; then death. Nearly all
physical troubles start with 8 cold, and this is
just the season when it is most easily taken.
Some sudden change checks the action OF the
body, close the circulation. and lays the founda'
ton of death. Stop the cold in its start and you
stop the disease. A cold requires the 'stitch in
time"
There are many ways Of attempting to stop
cold, but ali physicians now agree that there is
only one sure way and that Is, by the use OF pure
stimulants The pores must be opened, the cir
culatiou aroused and yigor awakened. Nothing
now known TO the world does this so certainly a.
Dufy's rure Malt Whiskey. II is remedy:
not beverage. 1t has been used for year and
is the most popular remedy before the public
Doctors. clergymen, and temperance people gen
erally endorse II for its health-giving qualities
and il hes become a family necessity.
Rev B. Wills, of Meade Centre, Kansas, saws
~ am Presbyterian clergyman. Doctor OF ID
vinity not of medicine. but am moi afraid to sa,
that Duff's Formula and Dnuffy's Pure Malt Wits
kes are the purest and most effective separations
as medicines know Of, and my experience Is q
large one" -
MANY INSCRIPTIONS dealers claim they have
something sjust as good Beware OF all suct
claimants, and secure only the genuine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2l.-The first
civil service examination for positions in the
bureau Of engraving and printing will take
place here in a few DAYS. II Will be an ex-
animation of candidates for positions as
plate printers assistants. The applicants
women-the commission has decided must
not be under IS nor over 81 years of age.
There are already more candidates than
there are places
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

CINCINNATI, o, Nov. el.-Burglars made
desperate raid on the Bee Line station
at Hartwell station at an early hour yester-
day morning. They chloroformed the sta
ton agent, Henry Plotzman, his wife and
children, and stole $50 in cash and several
hundred dollars worth of railroad tickets.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-21

BALTIMORE. Nov. Il The annual report
Of the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad company
for the fiscal Year ended Sept 30 shows
gross carvings Of 81, $50 i9l 81, against $50,
$50. as 90 last year; decrease, S305, 5Ii n.
The expenses were Si4, 20J, adi, -, an increase
of $50 4%0 90 over 1871. The net earnings
were Sc IL, so %, or $50, 9o4 20 less than IL
1SN-