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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

A GENTLEMAN who was out hunting
the other night stumbled over the dead
body OF COW in the Little river swamp.
The COW had crumpled horns. from one
q. which was dangling huge rattle>
snake. The indications were that the COW
had seen the snake coiled and in the act
OF springing upon her, and had Accord
ingy hooked the reptile, the horn pene-
trating the snakes body so the. the rat
tier was unable To free himself. The
cows horn killed the RATHER, but the rat.
tiers fangs killed the COW. And yet
tradition says rsttlesnake's bite doesn't
harm COW.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO Nov. 27-Judge Prendergast
opened the balk-line tournament in Msdi-
son Street Theater last evening with neat
speech in which he euogized the beauties of
billiards, aud hen John Monl1s and Henry
Rhines, both badly "rattled" at playing be.
fore so many people, the fair sex being quite
numerous also, played a game of 100 points,
which Moulds won-2o1 TO l49 Eugene
Carter gave an exhibition OF fancy billiards
next, and then Carter and Maggioli played
a pretty game, the former making runs of
s., 80, and %, and beating his opponent 200
IN 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 27.-CoInmo-
dore SicaId, chief OF the bureau of ordnance,
navy department, in his annual report,
states that the high-power steel cannon for
the navy completed to date are two 5-inch,
twenty-four inch, eight s-inch, and three
lO-inch, Since the last report a new design
of finch guu has been completed, and
thirtytwo of these guns are in construction
at Washington, Cold Spring, On. W, and
Boston. Ten have practically been finished
at Washington. This design is in several
important respects superior to those hereto
f1re in use. One feature of this gun is that
the twist increases from zero at the origin to
one turn in % caibers at the muZZle, and il
is considered an improvement over the best
type of European guns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
A MIRACLE ON THE RAIL.


DENVER, Col, Nov IA collision oc-
between two express trains, one of the above
road and the other Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific tram. The Rock Island company
uses the Rio Grande track between Colorado
Springs and Denver The Salt Lake express
from Denver, ON the Rio Grande road, left
Palmer Lake eight minutes late, and was
running down the divide" thirty miles an
hour, when on turning sharp curve mile
south OF Hustled the engineer saw the Rock
Island express coming, not more than 100
feet away. There was just time for the en-
gineers and fremen of both trains to jump
before the trains coIlided with a terrific
crash, telescoping several cars and smash
ing them into shapsless mass. The
stove in the Rio Grande baggage car set fire
to the train, and three cars were consumed.
The escape of the passengers from death
seems marvellous Two tram men-W. H.
Phillips express messenger, and !. H. Milan,
baggage master, both OF Rock Island, were
killed.
The wounded are: Martin Muner, en-.
gineer OF the Rio Grande train, slight frac
ture Of skull and probably fatal internal in
juries; Joseph Berry, engineer of the Roci
Island train, head cut and badly bruised
Harry Smith, fireman, badly scalded and
head cut; fireman of RIO Grande train, ia
tally injured. Several others were more O,
less injured, but not seriously. The fault i
attributed to the tran dispatcher, and it il
said that both conductors had received or
ders giving them right of way.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CLEVELAND, 0 Nov. PA big project
is on foot among the capitalists of this city,
being nothing less than supplying the cities
and towns Of Ohio with water from Lake
Erie They think that a large pipe line, go
lies long, can be operated as successfully
as the small pipe, 800 miles long, which car
ries oil to Chicago, 1t is designed TO run the
water pipe line direct to Columbus, and
thence to Cincinnati, giving force to the sup
ply by pumping engines Res ervors are to
he constructed for securing an uninterrupted
fl w in case of accident The main line will
be tapped to supply smaller cities.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

The Funeral Directors association, whose
members are among the undertakers of the
United States and Canada, in their recent
annual convention at Baltimore received q
report from a committee on burials of those
who die at sea, and Undertaken Laube, Oh
the committee, in the discussion that fol-
lowed said: Il want to call especial atten.
ton Of the press to this. Steamship compa-
MES refuse to bring corpses to home ports for
proper burial, alleging superstition of sailors
as an objection. Against fearful protest OF
poor people their dead have been cast into
the sea, but who ever heard of this dispose
ton Of the rich and PROMINENT At Balti
more, New York and Philadelphia steamship
companies have refused to listen to us, and
we want the common people to know bodies
can be safely brought home, New York
SIM
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
MUCH CRY AND LITTLE WOOL.
The Haytien Outrage Sensation Has tn
Stufiing Extracted, a 1t Were.

The Hay;ien Outrage Sensation Has the
StuffinE Extracted, a 1t Were.
WASHINGTON CITY. Nov 27.-The secre-
tary of the navy has received the following
report from Capt. Ramsay. commanding the
Boston covering his visit to Hlyti to in
vestigate affairs there. The report which is
dated Nov ii, was written in Port All Prince
harbor and received at the department
yesterday;
SIR: So far as have been abe to learn during
the ten DAYS that this ship has been in the harbor
of Port au Prince, Hayti, the lives and property
of the American citiz ms residing there have been
in no danger since the night OF Sept, Is, last On
that occasion an American was accidentally
wounded ! have heard of no insult 10 the United
States flag The case of the schooner William
Jones' having been satisfactorily settled,
and the provisional government of Haytl having
expressed its willingness to refer the matter of
the ''Haytien Republic" to our government l
could see no necessity for the ship to remain any
longer at that port and have sailed tins day for
New York,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
JOIN MCLAREN, a Pittshurg, la

JOHN McLAREN, Pittsburg, lawyer
has suggested novel scheme to the
authorities of Pittsburg and Allegheny
City. He wants to turn the Allegheny
river from Its proper channel. The river
separates the two cities. Mr.. McLsren's
plan is to have the Allegheny leave It's
proper course at Sharpsburg, north of
Allegheny City, wend its way through the
valleys back of Allegheny, and join the
Ohio river at Jacks Run. Biologists
are credited with saying that this was the
original course of the liver. The change
would make a tract of land about a mile
wide and seven miles long through which
the streets of Pittsburg and Allegheny
could be made to connect. Twenty years
ago civil engineer suggested this idea,
and made plans for carrying it out, with
the proviso that he was to receive a por.
ton of the new made land,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 27-Assistant
Secretary Maynard. of the treasury depart
ment, yesterday rendered decision in the
matter of the classification of silk ribbons and
other manufactures of silk. claimed to be
used and dutiable as hat trimmings in which
he approves the action of the collector of
tue port of New York in classifying these
goods as manufactures of silk, dutiable
at 50 per cent. ad valorem. This raises the
duty on silk ribbons, but it is directed that
the decision shall net be applied to entries
and invoices of goods which had been or
dered in good faith by importers before the
announcement of the collectors decision.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

Our democratic officeholders whose res.
lRnations are not promptly forwarded
AFTER the fourth of March next will prob
ably find that President Harris on will not
~ much time in requesting them to re-
FlIre When he was in the senate he was
ssked to name a democratic doctor for
service on pension board of examiners
dis answer gives some idea of his opinion
On civil service reform as regards demo-
-eEsiic officeholders. He replied that he
had not sufficient information about med
zeal men Of that political persuasion to
enable him to recommend one for the
place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
ROCK ISLAND,
one MORE VICTIM.
The Fearful Increase of Disaster from
Small Beginnings-A Prominent Ex-
ample and the Warning that
IL hvippc

Colonel V. Whitman. of Brooklyn, returned
from his vacation feeling in perfect health. As
result he was careless. The mex. thing was q
cold: then pneumonia; then death. Nearly all
physical troubles start with u 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
only one sure way and that Is, by the use Of pure
stimulanis. The pores must be opened, the cir
culatiou aroused and vigor awakened. Nothing
now known to the world does this so ceStaiDly as
Duffy's Fure Malt Whiskey. II lie q remedy,
| not a beverage. Ii has been ueed for year and
| Is the most popular remedy before the public
| Doctors clergymen, and temperance people gen
! er.lly endorse it for its health-gtv1ng qualities
| and II has become family necessity.
| Rev B. wills, OF Meade Centre, kansas saye
| Il am Presbyterian clergyman, Doctor OF Oh
viuity not Of medicine but am moi afraid to say
| that Duffs Formula and Duuffys Pure Malt W his-
kew are the purest and most effective reparations
| as medicines, know Of and my experience is q
large one"
MANY interruptions dealers claim they have
| something .jusf as good Beware Of all such
claimants, and secure only the genuine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WASHINGTON c TY. Nov. y-The following are
the weather Indications for thirty-six b Jurs from
5 p, N yesterday, For Indiana and Iliinois-Fsir
weather, slight changes in Temperature north
eriy sindS, becoming variable For Lower
Michigan-Fajr weather. except in eastern pOr-
ton light SHOWS; uortherly winds; stationary
Temperature FIR Upper MichiCan-Far weather
stationary temperature Tuesday, colder wednes-
day, wind, shifting To sCutherly For Iowa
FAIR weather Tuesday, local rains Wednesday
stationary temperature; southeasterly winds
For Niscousin-Far weather: stationary tenn
Veraturu winds shifting to southerly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO, Nov. 2I-"Jake7 Lpwenstein, a
detective vino was shot in the head a few
weeks ago by his jealous wife, the shooting
being done in their bedroom while I.ewen-
stein was undressed, was at police headquar-
tiers yesterday, looking little the worse for
his exp rience. He says he will prosecute
his wife, but don't care whether she is con
victed or net He has no love or other feel
ing toward the woman now, different from
that he would have for any other person
Mhn Lid tried 70 XIII him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

GUN chewers, and excessive takers,
TOO. should take warning from the exper-
hence Of Kalamazoo girl She was en-
gagged in public gum chewing contest
at Minneapolis, and after an exhibition of
rapid chewing her jaws set" She be,
came almost frantic and rushed off to q
physician, who discovered that some OF
the muscles of her jaws were paralyzed
In short time the trouble passed away,
but she declares she has no further use
for gum
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO, Nov. 2T-The State Street Ele-
waited railroad ordinance, concerning which
there has been much local interest mani
tested, was defeated at the meeting Of the
city council last night, Mayor Roche casting
the deciding vote, which was otherwise a
tie This is the ordinance which was con-
demned by The Chicago Times, which criti-
czed the methods of the promoters of the
scheme, who, in retaliation upon The
Times, haveinstitutei libel suits aggregating
about a half million dollars.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

New Jersey has Baptist minister who
claims to have baptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
munity in which he resides has been
grieved over bis stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral duties, A
physician recommended DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and consequently there will be
baptism in his church next Sunday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
sWlIcHM MS sTElke estI.N,
The Enginee and Firemen Refuse to As
sist-New Men Employed.


INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. N-The switch
mems strike is practically ended, as on the
various roads yesterday there was consider
able movement of freight New men are at
work with the assistance Of employees taken
from other departments. Sunday night the
engineers and firemen had about decided to
go out, but after the radical advocates Of
such course had their say and brought the
men up TO high pitch, the conservative en-
gineers took hand and changed the tide.
The failure of the Burlington strike, the
pledges engineers had made to their respec-
tive companies not to assist other employees
in their demands or TO refuse to haul trains
man ed by non union men were cited. This
course had such an effect that last night all
danger of their striking had passed. Super
intendents of the roads say business will be
resumed as usual to-day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 27-Sullivan
Teemers backerl was brought to terms on
the bet question yesterday by the stake
holder, who told him that he the stake.
hoIder) had no right to retain stake after
the referee had decided, and consequently
all bets on the O'Connor- Teemer boat race
are being paid There is not, say the ex-
perts, the slightest ground for the charge of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

The st. Louis Globe Democrat says the
man who heard Gen. Harrison make q
speech twenty years ago. and said: THAT
man will be pr, sident some day." has be-
gun to appear in different parts of the
country-usually with a petition for a
postoffice under his arm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
eUTCHERED FOR HER FAT.


hbtlNt III hussta-
LONDON. Nov 27-[Special Cable, Copy
right, 1888 IA murder has occurred at
Graivoron, South Russia, which is one Of a
series resembling in many respects the
Whiteehapei butcheries, except that in con-
nection herewith there is a vein of supersti-
tion not vet revealed in the motives actuating
the Lo.don iiend The corpse of young
peasant girl was found in the woods, several
p5r-s Of the boly having been removed and
apparently destroyed A day or two after
the discovery two peasants were
arrested for burglary. The dead
siri's handkerchief was found in their room.
The culprits confessed to having murdered
the girl, and stated in extsnuation of their
crime that they had slain her in order tc
procure fat with which to make candle
believing that the burning Of candle made
from the fat OF human body won d secure
them immunity from detection. This is q
common superstition among the inhabit.
ants OF southern Russia, who believe that
the possession of a human hand or finger
or a candle made from human fat is per
feet safeguard against ili-luck
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WINTHROP Ne, Nov CAN engine and
fifteen freight cars on the Maine Central
railroad were derailed yesterday morning
near the foot o. Lake Maranacook and pre-
cipitatel into the lake. The engineer, a
fireman, and Il brakeman were badly
seaided by escaping steam High water had
undermined the track which was buried I'M
der several inches of ice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO. Nov. 27-At 80 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, Thomas P Talman, cashier
of the defunct Traders bank, was arrested
on capias issued by Judge Jameson, and
was at once taken TO court, where he gave
bail in the sum OF $4,000. His bondsmeu
are Potter Palmer, LYMAN j Gage, H H,
Blackall aud W H Resell Tallman was
then released His arrest was made on
charges that he, as cashier, had received de-
posts in the bank knowing it was insolyent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

As well as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of Kemps Balsam
for the throat and lungs, 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 80 cents
and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
GENUINE COURAGE.
HAS NOTHING IN COMMON WITH
DISPLAY OR BRAVADO.

Mere Combativeness Not an Uncommon
Nor an Exalted ouality-The Bulldogs
Idiocy-Napoleon at Waterloo eroism
of Every Day Life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

BosToN, Nov. 27.-Stony brook overlooked
at noon yesterday. The Boston Betting
Company's ground floor is flooded. A part
of the goods stored thereon had been re-
moved Tue amount Of the damage can not
vet he determined. The lower oilclothing
company VIII probably be compelled by the
food to shut down. Many cellars IN the vi
cinitY of the brook near Linden Park are
cid with ,rafnr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO. Nov. 27-The selection of jury
occupied the entire day in the case (which
was begun yesterday of the alleged dyna-
mite conspirator John Hronek, indicted
with Frank Chapek, Rudolph Sevic and
Frank Chleboun as accessories for conspir-
ing to blow up Judge Gary's house. The
panel was finally completed in the evening,
when the court ad journed for the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

JEFFERSON CITY. No, Nov. 27-The su-
preme court has confirmed the death sem
tence in the case of John Matthews, Of Chris
tian county. Matthews is one of the Bald
Kuobbers charged with the murder of Green
and Evans, Dec II is fixed as the date of
execution. The motion for rehearing in
the case of William Walker, another con-
victed Bald K nobber, was also overrued.
The date of Walkers execution is Dec. IS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

NEW YORK, Nov 27-Jack McAuliffe
yesterday deposited 81 900 with The Police
Gazette as a forfeit for a fight with Jem
Carney for s., 900 side, The Police Gazette
belt and the hl-weght championship of
the world, the fight to take place IN America
six months after signing articles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
powpERl.Ys REGRET.
He Could Have a Good Thing il He Wasn't
Grand Master Workman.

Grand Master Workman.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 27.-The Knights of
Labor assembly put in yesterday on griev-
ances, and admitted the delegates from No.
40, of New York, headed by j. E. Quinn. A
request for an expression of sympathy for
the switchmen's strike was referred to a
committee. In the case of a dispute between
Schilling and Powderly as to the latter's
right to re-instate an assembly after 1t had
been suspended, the assembly sustained
Schilling, who said Powderly did not have
the right The matter, however, was re-
ferred to the executive board,
Powderly said tn a reporter yesterday.
regret only one thing, and that is that | am
again placed at the head of the order Person
ally am sorry for it, and honestly did not ex.
pect it. l might have stepped into better thing.
A position had been offered me which meant
more money and less work. In fact, the papers
We're drawn up and about ready to be signed by
which would have received $1,000 for about
three months work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

LONDON, Nov. 27.-Mr James R o.
good, the Boston publisher, gave a private
banquet at the X form Club on Saturday in
honor of Mr. harles A Dana, editor of The
New York Sun. Thirty guests were pres.
ent, including William II. Black, the novel
ist, Ain a 1adema, Bret Harte and Mr. Rob.
insou, the editor of The Daily News
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 21-Presi lent
\. L. Young. of the National Base Bail
League, returned to the city Saturday
from the meeting of the directors oil the
league in New York In an interview yes
terday he said: Il believe that Ward will
be here next year. OF course the deal is not
yet consummated, but do not think tnat
there is any doubt about it The 81, u0J
Mr., Hewitt offers is big price. and think
that it viii be accepted"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

LONDON, Nov. 2I.-As John Finucane, mem
Der for East Limerick, was entering the
house Of commons last evening six sum
mons we're served upon him to answer
charges Of violating the crimes act, and de-
tectives rere waiting in the entrances to
serve similar wriJs upon other Parnelite
members
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO, Nov. About twenty-five
night switchmen, employed by the Stock
Yards company, went out on a strike last
night on account of the appointment of two
yardmasters outside Of their ranks. The
matter may he settled
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

NEW NoRK, Nov 27-At . a. m to-day
the walking match score was: Moore, 1874;
Cartwright, 1871; Herty, 1879; Day, l27;
O'Connor, l96; Littlewood, ISL; Golden,
les; Haworth, l2l6; Mason, l2l; Campana,
ll6; Bart, rs; Hegelman, ia Others I'M
phaugad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27
No Strike on the Vanderbilt Lines.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE New York Cen
trial Railroad Company granted the request
OF their switchmen for an increase of pay,
and from Dec ] the rate will be: Yard con-
ductors, day work, s65; night work, $40;
day brakeme $50; night brakemen, SOS per
month; extra pay for Sunday work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

NEW YORK, Nov 27.-It is feared that
the Nsw York pilot boats, twenty in num-
Der, and the New Jersey pilot feet, most of
which are at sea, are having a severe en
perence in the gale Steamboat travel all
along the hudson was practically suspended
yesterday Ferry traffic in tue harbor and
rivers was also greatly impedsd by the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

him on the subject
that the girl he had
with himiu the saloon
was Maggie Dunn.
and that he would
produce her and
prove it. He was
placed under survel-
lance and the girl
hunted up, and she
confirmed 0'Brien's
statement in every
particular. Master
~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

LONDON, Nov, 27-Lieut Wiseman began
preparations yesterday for the relief of DR.
Emin, end hores TO be able to start fron
Berlin for Zanzibar within three weeks Ar
irving at ZIHzt bar he will Immediately Sc
lect his route and organize his expedition
DIR. Niseman firmly believes that Stanley
has reached u adelai in safety
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

presence in tn g
chamber Of NJ. Dan.
iel Wilson (his first
appearance since
his trial proposed
to suspend the sit
ting for one hour.
All of the deputies,
he said, would I'M
derstand the rea-
son. The proposal
was agreed to by a
woe of 33g5 to 80.
Upon the resump
ton of the sitting
Nj. Milleraud moved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 27..Moses D.
Null, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a
clerk in the labor bureau, was arrested here
Saturday for forging soldiers name on s
SlOu bounty check
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-27

CHICAGO, Nov. 2s.-In the suit of C. D.
Lathrop to recover 5000 from the Postal
Telegraph company for alleged errors in the
transmission Of important kilograms, cir
cult court jury returned q verdict for
81 COS 30 IN favor of the naintif Yestardny