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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12
GOT THE ROBBERS CoRALED.


CINCINNATI, June l2.--At midnight last
night Chief Gin received a dispatch from
Lieut., Schmidt, at Delhi saying that the Big
Four desperadocs had been located in an
empty house ON Muddy creek about mile
from the train robbery. Three men are in
the house nursing the fourth one, the latter
having been injured by being thrown from
the train. A patrol wagon and twelve men
left Immediately for the place, and under the
direction of Chief Gill have surrounded the
house and an attempt will be made to cap
ture the desperadoes 1t is more than prob
able that they win not he taken without a
fight, as the robbers are heavily armed
Two more arrests were made late last even
ing in connection with robbery at Cheviot,
a small village near Delhi They were
brought to this city and locked up. They
registered rs William Schmidt, of Columbus,
o., and William Coates, of Richmond, Ind
They did not give good accounts of them
selves and are being held
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

LINCOLN, Ills, June 12.-Gen. Palmer
opened his campaign here yesterday. He was
met at the station by the Democratic club
with band of music and escorted to his
quarters at the Commercial hotel, where he
held reception In the evening major
generals salute was fired and an audience OF
5000 people gathered in the court house park
to hear his eloquence He promised that In
che event of his election his attention should
be given to reducing the state taxation, which,
be declared, was the result of reckless and
careless legislation, and pledged himself to
give the people pure and upright admins
tration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

The New York Press declares that
"Thurman's nomination will make In~
diana fighting mad" If the Press. says
the Indianapolis Sentinel. could see the
red bandannas proudly waving from Lake
Michigan to the Ohio river it would re-
wise this opinion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12
One of the Archers on Trial.

SHOALS, Ind, June IA special term
of the circuit court convened yesterday after
noon, Judge Hetfron presiding, The case of
the state against Charles Archer, charged
with killing Anna b, Staniield on the nth of
last December, was called for trial. Both
the defense and state announced themselves
ready, and jury was called. The
most of the day was spent i'll impanel-
ing jury, there being several challenges
made on both sides Charles Archer is a
nephew to two and cousin to two of the no
torious Archer gang who were hanged here
by IA mob about two years ago. He also has
a brother serving a three years sentence in
the penitentiary for larceny.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

LONDON, June l2.-At the conference o.
representative missionaries, in session her,
yesterday, an interesting discussion occurred
on the subject of the increase of Islamism
DR. Schreiber, of Berlin, read paper show
ing an alarming increase of lslamism in the
east, especially in the Dutch possessions, where
Mosem schools had been established to OPP
pose Christian missions. DIR. Post an Amer
lean, spoke against the influence of Islamism
as preventing individual morality and crush
ing the life of the peoples in whose midst ii
eXiStel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

We accidently overheard the following
dialogue Cd the street yesterday:
Jones-Smith, why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and spitting2
Smith-How canI2 You know an a
martyr to catarrh.
J-Do as | did. l had the disease
in its worst form but am well now.
S-What did you do for it2
il used DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
1t cured me and it will cure YOU.
S-Pve heard of it, and by Jove I'll
try it.
J-Do SO. You'll find it at all the
drug stores In town.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

THE New York Tribune is laughing al
the London Daily Netos because it pre-
diets Mr.. Cleveland's reelection, and that
"the republican party, in the form in
which it has hitherto existed, will become
thing OF the past" 1t appears to us
that the Netos has II pretty firm grasp of
the situatiOn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

DETROIT. Mich, June 12.-At $50 O'Clock
last evening Henry Muenchthaler, the keep
er of a small confectionery store at "a Jeffer-
son avenue, 40 years of age, shot and killed
his wife, ~ years of age, and five minutes
later, as the police, attracted by the shots,
entered the door, shot himself, dying almost
at once The two had been quarrelsome for
several weeks and refusal on the part Of
the wife to consent to a sale of the store led
to the tragedy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

COLUMBUS, o., June 1.-Two weeks age
Judge Thurman was made chairman of O
delegation of Ohio citizens to 60 to Washing
ton and formally invite President and Mrs
Cleveland to attend the Ohio centennial al
Columbus next September. This delegation
will leave for Washington Wednesday, and
Mr.. Thurman says that he will go with them.
Lateral the request of Judge Thur.
man the committee has postponed the trip
until the last week this month.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June l2-Frank James ar.
rived in this city last evening with the Texas
delegation of Pythian Knights en- route to
Cincinnati, where the supreme lodge of the
order meets to-day. He stopped an hour at
the station and took his supper in the dining
room, surrounded by several hundred strang-
ers, not one of whom knew that the tall, lean,
granger-looking man was the famous ex-
guerrilla
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

The best on earth can truly be said of
Gngg's Glycerine Sslve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores,
VIII positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

Fort SHAW, NJ. T., June 12,-Late Satur-
day night two soldiers, Matchett, of the
Third infantry, and Robert Robertson (col
ored) of the Twenty fifth infantry, had q
quarrel over a woman, in the course Of which
Robertson fired, as he supposed, at Natchett,
but instead struck a freighter named Ma
guire, killing him instantly. Late Sunday
night fifty masked Rnd armed men surround
ed the Jail and took Robertson from the civil
authorities He was tied hand and foot,
taken to where beam was placed between
buildings, and hanged.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

James May, of Kansas City, was given
five days in the county Jail for Intoxica>
ton.
Adolph Carson and Thomas Ashton
were fined SO and costs for using abusive
language and assault, respectively.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

was claimed that the Mills bill would destroy
the industry. They could stand slight re
duction of the tariff il jute butts were mad,
free. The present capacity Of the mills wa
largely in excess of the demand
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

PARIS, June II king Humhert and Queen
Marguerite of italy were enthusiastically
received at Boulogne yesterday, where
among other functions attaching to visiting
royalty, they officiated at the unwilling of a
statue of King Victor Emanuel. The ovation
the royal couple received will go far toward
allaying the hostile feeling between Italy and
Erancn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 12.-The thirty.
sixth annual convention of the International
Typographical union began its session yester.
day morning in the board of trade hall
William Amison presided. Delegates Law
Ter, of Columbus; Colbert, of Chicago; Blake,
of Washington; Leighey, of Pittsburg, and
Mehan, of Boston, were appointed commit.
tee on credentials, after which the conven-
ton adjourned until evening
At the night session the committee on ere
dentials reported and the convention went
into executive session.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

New YORK, June 12.-Ben Pope, a col
ored jockey who had the mount on Elphin in
the steeplechase race at jerome park yester
day, was thrown from his horse, and two
horses following stepped on him, badly
crushing him about the head and chest He
was taken to Manhattan hospital in an IN
conscious condition. He will probably die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

LOWELL, Mass, June l2.-Physicians now
have no hope of the recovery OF Mrs. Val
lerand, Alfred Vallerland. her son, and Mrs
Boisert, who were burned Sunday night in s
fire in tenement house. Three of Mrs Val
lerand's children persisted in the flames
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

AUBURN, N. Y, June ia special tc
The Dispatch from Locke says Minnie Mosh
err, aged 10 years, was accidentally shot in the
neck and instantly killed by her l2-year-old
brother yesterday afternoon, The boy was
playing with gun which he did not know
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12
Plan of Campaigners Denounced

DUBLIN, June 12-The bishop of Liner.
lex, in letter which was read at Yesterdays
session of the synod of bishops, vehemently
reiterates utterances contained in his letter tc
the mayor of Limerick, and denounces those
refusng-to acquiesce in the pope's rescript
as desperate men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

MARQUETTE, Mich, June IA thought
less man ON the Franklyn location, near
Houghton Mich, sold or gave the little 10
wear old son of Patrick Driscor pint Of
whisky. The child drank it and died in great
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

SAN FRANCISCO, June 12-The Daily
Evening Post yesterday reduced its street
price from 5 to cents. This is the first re.
duction on the Pacific coast from the 5-cent
rate for single copies of the daily papers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

I hereby announce myself IA an independen
candidate for the office OF States Attorney.
NJ. NJ. CORBETT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

PHILADELPHIA, June AT IL O'Clock
last night Walt Whitman, the Agood gray
poet was greatly improved. though he is
yet q very sick man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

resolution providing for the consideration of
pension bills on certain days in July In the
house yesterday Grosvenor said that the Re
publican party in its platform at Chicago
had pledged itself to liberal PENSIONS and the
Democratic party in its Chicago platform
had also pledged itself in the same direction.
But in the recent st. Louis convention there
was no promise or pledge of the kind He
voiced the sentiment of every man on the
Republican side in demanding that time be
conceded for consideration of pension bills, He
wanted the country to know that the minor
ity was powerless to call up pension Bill
except with the consent aad through the will
Of the majority as expressed by the commit.
tee on rules.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO. June IL
Quotations on the board Of trade to-day ranged
as follows: Wheat-July, opened S534 SOC,
closed silGc; August, opened sl34-3sc, closed
S44 3sc; December, opened SIC, closed S59sc.
Corn June, opened 5ll1c, closed 5lc July, opened
52r closed 5I5sc; August, opened 521sc, closed
5als IIc Oats June opened Beige, closed 321sc;
July, opened 39l3c, closed 32c; August opened
and closed 2S1sc Mess pork july, opened
$1397I6, closed $500; August opened S1410,
closed Sli.O0 September, opened Sl4eO closed
$li10 Lard July, opened and closed $500.
Live Stock-Uniou Stock Yards prices ranged
follows to-day: Market opened fairly active;
prices 5Gl Toe lower; light grades, S530455S;
rough packing, S5.35N5.50; mixed lots s. 400
8 SIS; heavy packing and shipping lots S. 500
5.65. Cattle-Slow good to choice, steady. Is so
n590; common to fair, lower, S4.0O4525; cows,
$1S5@I3. 40; stockers and feeders S2.5064. 10,
Sheep Market steady; native muttons $4,000
515; western feeders, S3.0OQ3.35; Texas sheep,
81 75@315
Produce; Buttcr-Fancy Flgn creamery, 1870
19c per III; fancy dairy, 15c; packing stock
11012c. Eggs-Fresh laid l4c per dOz Poultry
Live hens l0c per Id; ROSTERS, &c; turkeys, lie;
pucks, loo. Potatoes, 75Gs5c per bu; sweet pota
toes, S30O05.OO per Dbl Apples-Choice, $1,000
$50 per Dbl Strawberries Illinois berries, $2.75
6350 per 2i.qt case
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

BERLIN, June l2.-The professional bicycle
race, which was contested here yesterday.
was won by Temple, of America
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12

Heard the Cotton Bagging Interest
WASHINGTON CITY, June 12.-The tariff
of the senate Saturday heard
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-06-12
Increased the ApproprIation sd, soo. o0t

HHcFeasHH tHH HppFOpTIaIIVH MIiOUU,UVV'
WASHINGTON CITY, June l2-The postoffice
appropriation bill was reported in the senate
yesterday. The senate amendments increas'
the total appropriation 81 600, On A million
dollars is appropriated TO give letter carriers
the benefit of the eight-hour law and $500, 600
for ocean subsidies Two hundred thousand
dollars is cut off of the appropriation proyid-
ing for the rent, light, and fuel for third
class postoffices.
The evening world., 1888-02-06

guerite, " / AIN still thinking of him. ] am his
affianced wife, and / will be faithful 10 HIM
as long as | live"
Then you arc a fool" slowly uttered Col.
Dale, a savage frown knitting his brows.
Uncle" went on Marguerite, unheeding
his last remark, will you help me to get a
situation 2"
mo" Numbered theold man "Iwon't! "
That was the end, of course, of their easy
going life at Lakewood Place.
Mrs, Dale and Marguerite went into cheap
lodgings.
Mrs. Dale spent her time, like Niobe, all
tears"
Marguerite toiled from place to place in
search of any work which might keep starya-
ton from their door.
And in the midst of all this Mr.. Alcotte re-
newed his offer.
Mrs. Dale frightened visibly..,
Oh, Marguerite, you never will refuse him
o SECOND time Z"
Mamma said Marguerite, II have not
changed my mind in any respect. | would
rather starve than sell myself for gold !"
Very well,n said Mrs. Dale, setting her
teeth together. II have endured the conse-
quences of your caprices long enough. l will
go back to Lakewood. Your uncle offers me
o home.
GOOD" said Uncle Dale, when the
mother arrived at Lakewood. There's
nothing like extreme measures. She can
hold out long now. We shall have her
back here eating humble pie in less than a
month";
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might be will willing to give it up to the
ladies if"-
p" Dear Marguerite, do ask him, - said Miss
Gerard, bursting into feeble tears.
Marguerite hesitated.
Ii was not a pleasant mission, but there
seemed no alternative.
Conducted by the stewardess she knocked
at the door of No. II, ono of tho best cabins
on board.
If you please, sir" said the voluble
woman. here's three ladies as supposed
they were TO have IA. and there's only 8 left,
ms there's no ventilation and only two single
berths, and if you wouldn't mind chang
ing u"
The stateroom door opened.
A tall figure darkened its eXpanse and Mar
guerite dropped her travelling shawl with a
low cry.
"Geofrey. oh. Geoffreyw
Marguerite, is 1t possible that this Is
you 2"
Yes" said Marguerite, recalling herself
instantly. " am going to Italy"
His face blanched.
A hard, strained look came into all the fea-
lures. -,
On your wedding tour, I suppose ?" said
he. II have heard oflMr. Alootte's devotion"
NO" answered Marguerite, quietly las
companion to two ladies. ] am earning my
own living now Godfrey. Uncle has turned
me out of doors and: even mamma has left
me-"
why ?"
The word escaped like q Huttsring bird
The evening world., 1888-02-06
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR

But there was more resource and %resolu-
ton in Marguerite's character than either her
mother or her uncle gave her credit for.
One m~orningfhe was asked by "A gentleman
if she would accept a situation.
Give me something to do said she de-
spairingly A." dom care what il is
Will YOU go abroad as "a companion to n
a crazy lady ?" obviously inquired the other.
Good salary, but troublesome place. The
lady's mother goes with her, too, but -
Yes" said Marguerite, IL will go"
Mrs. Gerard knew nothing about travelling
Miss Gerard was possessed with a general
idea that n regiment of soldiers was following
her to shoot her down-and between them
both our little heroine had but a sorry time
of II.
But she persevered, smiling and resolute,
as if her heart were not growing faint IN her.
1t was the day appointed for the sailing of
the vessel and the three ladies had come ON
board Mrs. Gerard nervous and Hurried,
Miss Gerard pcrpetunlly watching an oppor-
tunity to escape the vigilance of her guar
dams, and Marguerite worn and wearied with
the cares of packing.
Here 5 a mistake" cried ont Mrs. Gerard.
~ thought we had engaged No. IA"
So We did" said Marguerite.
And here's the officer says No, IA was
taken a month ago, and there's some mistake,
and we shall have to go in n dark, stuffy little
hole under the wheel. Oh, dear oh, dear ~
II am sorry, ma'am, !" said the officer, - but
II is the only stateroom left. Perhaps. how
ever, the gentleman who has engaged No. IA
The evening world., 1888-02-06
NEWS SUMMARY.

Mr.. Crowley refuses to take. .whiskey, and his
condition ID very low.
Ten citizens are killed at a riot among striking
miners at RIO Tinto, In Spain.
MIR. Cox, NJ. p, Is III In Limerick Jail, and has
been removed to the intrmlry.
Abscondlng Treasurer Lucas, of Anglaize Count
o., 10 arrested In Toronto. Canada
Assemblymen are looking about Albany for a
hail In which TO hold their future sessions.
Two freight trains on the Nickel Plate are
wrecked in a collision near Westncld, n. Y.
Gov. Buckner, Of Kentucky, says he won't sur
render the Hatnelds 10 the State OF West virginia.
Russian and French newspapers assert that
neither country has any Intention OF declaring war.
The Rev. James Ryan, u Catholic Clergyman Of
Ottawa, H., has been appointed Bishop OF Alton.
Chicago people are making preparations to move
the famous Libby Prison, OF Richmond, to that
city.
Chapman 4 Gale, OF Norfolk, Va, have their
jewelry store burglarized and lose $40, 900 worth Of
their stock.
The conference to consider the question Of the
opening of Indian Territory will be held this week
IN Kansas City.
Over half the liquor SHOPS in st. Paul, Mlnn.
have closed up since the high-license law went into
effect on Jan. l.
In tearing Town an old house In Evansville, Ind,
workmen md a sealed copper box containing
10, 900 In The masonry.
San Francisco's Chief OF Police is robbed by
burglars, VINO get away With 81, 500 orthIorJewelr
from his wlfe's room.
Masked White Caps tie Thomas Williams, OF
Marengo, Ind. to a tree and hog him TIL he faints
away. lie cannot live.
A broken electric light wire in Buffalo causes the
death Of u horse ana a negro and shocks several
people in the neighborhood.
Harry Perkins, the thief who robbed Frederick
Gutter, of Boston, Ii arrested on the arrival Of the
Celtic at Liverpool. The booty Is not found.
The big dam of the Glen Cove Il L. Manufacture
Ing Company bursts aud causes CONSERVATION In
the towd. Duryea Bros. are losers to the extent OF
$l2, 600.
Milwaukee witnesses a novel spectacle In a prize
fight between oDe-armed men in the big opera
house. Tlere were four knockdowns In three
rounds.
Charles K. Schweyer, a freshman at Amherst,
who suffered IRON melanchoIia, attempts to COM
nit suicide by shooting himself through tho head.
His father Is a New York malster.
Thirty or forty iron ore miners Of Lehigh and
Berks counties, In Pennsylvania, go 10 the poor
houses with intir families because they can get no
work since the mines closed down.
The evening world., 1888-02-06

Then rising, she crossed to her mothers
side, and placing her hand on the back of her
chair, looked dow into the upturned face.
Mamma, would you have me marry a
man whom | do not love? I"
MY dear. my dear" reasoned the mother,
this idea of love is purely visionary. True
happiness is founded solely on esteem"
mamma, that's nonsense! !"
Marguerite! !"
well, mamma it is. And I am not going
TO barter away the gold of my heart for any
such dry leaves of theory. / love one man
only-and thai is Godfrey Rossmore. And
will never marry any one else.n
but, Marguerite, dear Mrs. Dale was
half frightened by the %vehemence of her
daughters manner Godfrey Rossmore Is
dead"
"How do l know that he is dead? The
ship was lost-but there have been many in
stances in which one or two, or even half a
dozen persons, have survived a worse ship
wreck than that. And l know-oh, mamma,
l feel it in my soul that he is not dead. My
heart would not beat rs it beats now were
there not an answering throb to it somewhere
in this wide world"
Then where is he How do you account
for this long and unbroken silence on his
part 2" demanded Mrs. Dale.
II don't account for it, mammal only
trust"
Marguerite" pleaded her mother, " he
has forgotten you, even if he is still alive.
Give him up. Prove your womanly pride
and spirit"
The evening world., 1888-02-06

Neuendorns grand orchestra Hofmann's popu-
ihti'y Is rs great as ever On saturday night ne
was ~ Iue rourteehIh street lheatre III a private
ooN' Inc audience recognized MIN ana Implanted
MIN vigorously
Richard Mansfield, the clever Young character
actor, will be at the Grand Opera-Ilouse this week.
lie will appear as ''Dr. Jckyll and Mr., Hyde"
on wednesday afternoon and evening, and on
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Il. d., Miss Annie flNley VIII be seen TINS week.
she VIII devote her appearance there to 1.-THE Ded-
cons Daughter" ana "Mllss' In bo'h OF which
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3ut Marguerite r~esolutely shook her

Du' ""ibuSi'S ASpciu'SJ "N'h AA
head.
My daughter, " went on Mrs. Dale, Mr..
Alcotte is your uncle's friend. One reason of
my coming to your uncle's house this sum-
mer was to afford you this golden opportu-
nifty. Here it lies at your feet-wealth, ease,
a luxuriant home for your mother, as well hs
yourself"-
Mamma, / would rather go out working
by the day" interrupted Marguerite.
Work, then, ungrateful girl !" burst out
Mrs. Dale, angrily. For l certainly shall
no longer remain a pensioner on Col. Dale's
bounty, since you have contemptuously
spurned his best friend from you. Sew
scrub-teach-whatever suits you best. Some
thing it is necessary for you to do, and that
quickly"
Marguerite retired, pale and silent, and
went to her uncle's room.
Col. Dale was bending absorbedly over
some letters-he looked up with a start as
Marguerite entered.
Well, Peggy" he said, carelessly, for his
pretty niece was rather q ~favorite with him,
!" have you come to tell me you will be Fer
nande Alcotte's wife ?"
mo, uncle" answered Marguerite, firmly.
why mott" demanded the old man.
~ do not love him
well" said Col. Dale, ~intently watching
her, and why don't you love him2 Are you
still thinking of that ne'er-do-well, Godfrey
Rossmore, who was shipwrecked six months
Yes, uncle" despairingly cried out Mar