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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
NEITHER AGE NOR YOUTH


Reuben Drake aud His wife. Over 90
children HrutalIy Butchered-A Fright.
ful Scene in the House of Death--No Glue
to the Perpetrators.
VIRoQuA, Wis, May 90 "A crime rivaling
in atrocity the Antoine Probst murder took
place in the town Of kickapoo, this county,
Thursday night, by which Reuben Drake,
his wife and two grandchildren, children of
James Dupee, met their death.
Drake and wife we're over 60 wars old,
and lived ON wel.cultvated farm, four and
"A half miles southeast of the little village of
Readstown and about fifteen miles from
Yiroqua. Their little grandchildren lived
but a few miles away, but were temporarily
visiting the Old folks. Yesterday morning
neighbor had occasion 10 30 TO brakes house
on an errand, and upon entering the open
door fearful sight met his gaze, Drake
and wife lay near each other upon the floor,
face downward, with great pools of blood
flowing from gaping gun-shot wounds
in their heads Both had evidently
been dead for several hours. On the bed in
an adjoining room lay the little children,
aged respectively and years, with their
threats cut and great streams of blood
streaming from the bedclothing One of the
little ones was yet alive when discovered, but
too far gone 20 give any account Of the terri
bic tragedy. Before medical aid could be
summoned the child died, and no one was
left to tell of the struggle in the lonely farm
house
The only reason that could lead to the kill
ing of the children would be to protect the
perpetrators, who were probably known and
could bc identified by them They were evil
IDENTIFY awakened from their Stun bers during
Al q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
CONDENSED NEWS.

| General rains are interfering with corn
planting throughout the northwest.
The are 40, 900 reptiles in one roor.I in the
| Smithsonian institution at Washington.
Thus far this month S., 600, 900 in gold has
| been shipped from New York to Europe.
The annual meeting of the Illinois state
| forestry congress will convene at Springfield
| on Aug s.
j. NJ Hoole of Moline, III, has been APP
pointed to succeed himself on the state board
of charities.
At Tacoma, W T the new city council
took 29j ballots for clerk without electing
one. They stopped then for a recess
r, G. Dun & Co., III their review of trade,
state that the tendency of prices has been
downward both for securities and products.
A Mr. Gardner, from Wisconsin, in at
tempting to board cable ca in St Paul Fri
day, received injuries from which he soon
died.
Europe has new coin 1t is the coin of
the present German emperor and bears his
profile. The die was actually prepared in
the lifetime of the old emperor.
Rumor- mongers are again busy on the New
York stock exchange circulating false stories
10 affect the price of stocks 1t is proposed
to offer rewards for their detection and ar
rest.
The United States district court of Wash
ington territory has decided that the act of
the territorial legislature, giving woman the
right of suffrage, is unconstitutional and
void
Business failures during the seven
days ended Friday, number for the United
States 313; Canada 70, total 22J; compared
with lS9 last week, and 175 for the cores
ponding week of last year
Georgia, according to The Athens Ca
Banner Waterman, furnished three regi-
ments of soldiers to the Federal army during
the civil war. The soldiers came from the
mountain counties of the state.
Miss Kate Bishop, an actress in Australia,
wears silver bracelet on the left arm night
and day Her only sister locked it there be
fore she sailed for America to get married
The ship went down with all hands, and the
key is with the drowned girl
Professor W. N Hailmann, superintendent
of the Laporte Ind, schools, has resigned his
office because the saloon element, prominent
preacher, and majority of the city council
are pledged to vote for a member of the
school board who is hostile to him
In a murder trial at Erie, Pa, counsel for
the defense surprised the court and the lawyers
for the pro. ecution by claiming the right to
open and close in the final agument, "A privilege
hitherto monopolized by the counsel for the
prosecution. The claim was based on com
mon law precedent, and, as there was no su
preme court decision or statute law providing
o otherwise, the privilege was granted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
Prelates visit the President.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 26-Cardinal
Gi6oons; Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia:
BISHOPS Elder and Moore, of Florida: Keane,
OF hchmond, and a number of other Roman
Catholic divines and students from st. Marvs
college, Maryland, called on the president
yesterday by appointment made at the
corner stone laying Thursday The cardinal
introduced the callers to the president, who
MADE a speech of welcome, saying that he
rain attended the ceremonies Tbnrs1av TL.
cardinal held quite a reception in the lobby
as the visitors were leaving. and attracted
considerable attention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
Had Been Worried Elgnteen Years.

1t should have read married, but the
proof reader observed that it amounted
TO about the same thing. and so did not
draw his blue pencil through the error
Unfortunately there was considerable
truth in his observation. Thousands of
husbands are constantly worried almost
TO despair by the i'll health that affiicts
their wives, and often robs life of COM
fort and happiness. There is but one
safe and sure way to change ali this for
the better. The ladies should use DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

DUBLIN, May 26-Bishop O'Dwyer, of
Limerick, has written letter to the mayor
of that city warning Roman Catholics
against attending a meeting of the National
league, which is to DO held next Sunday.
The bishop declares that those attending the
meeting will be guilty of grievous sin, i'll
view of the papal rescript. He regrets, he
says, that the existence of the national or
ganization is rslled for the sake of the plan
of campaign, which is condemned by both
Gladstone and Parnel The letter has caused
a sensation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

PETERSBURG, Va, May %. After quiet
but earnest contest the Democrats elected
their entire city ticket, headed by the Hon.
Charles f. Collier for mayor by $50 major
ity, and eight out of twelve councilmen,
chosen for four years. Thus the entire mu-
nicipal government passes into the hands of
the Democrats for the first time in eight
years. a large number negroes, hitherto
Republican, voted the open Democratic
ticket
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
A BIG DAY AT NASHVILLE.


First Glass DriIl by II IIoosier Battery
sword Contest aud Sham Battle.
NASHVILLE Tenn, May 2G-Fuly 1900
people assembled yesterday to witness con
tinuation of the competitive drill and the
sha m BATTLE which was the drawing card.
The first company to drill wa the Rockville
Ind, battery, whose reputation is well
known. Their work was lirst-class in every
respect Battery A, Louisiana artillery, the
chief rival for first place, came next, The
Crescent City men acquitted themselves
handsomely, and the public was equally di-
vided as to the merits OF the two companies
The Witt Rifles, of Columbia, Team, came
next, and, considering their ineXperience, did
exceedingly well and won much az
plause The Southern Cadets theu
made their d hut. Much was
expected of this company, although this was
their first appearance in a competitive drill
They bore themselves gallantly, aud by their
excellent work won many admirers. A
broad sword contest between Major Mac
CURE, of the British army, and Major Land
street, of the Kansas City team, came next.
MacGuire won easily.
The sham battle began at 3 o'clock, and
lasted three quarters of an hour 1t was
well conducted, and exciting, Gems. Jack
son and Palmer, Contederates command.
ing. Palmer's forCe~won the battle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

FARGO. ID. r., May ga farmers mass
convention was held here Thursday. The
formation # farmers county alliances was
recommended lt is proposed to build farm
storage elevators, which it is claimed will
save the farmers from l6 to 70 cents per
bushel ON grain. Resolutions calling upon
congress to investigate trusts and other price
regulating combinations were adopted.
Another meeting will be held at Casselton on
June -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
THE METHoDlsTs AND TEMPERANCE.
Resolution Adopted by the General Con
ference-MissionaryB ishop Elected.

Resolution Adopted by the General Con-
| ference-Missionary Bishop Elected.
NEW York May 26.-Bishop Andrews
| occupied the chair at the session yesterday of
the Methodist conference, and the temper
ance question came up as the first thing in
order A paragraph of the report on the
| subject quoting approvingly statement of
q United States senator that to deny the peo-
pile the privilege Of voting on prohibition
was sufficient cause for revolution was struck
out after a long discussion, which was finally
completed by the passage of n resolution,
which was ordered placed in the discipline of
1888, opposing the enactment of laws that
propose by license, taxes, orr otherwise
to regulate the drink traffic, because they
provide for its continuance and afford no
protection against its ravages." The resolu-
zion also says: I'VE hold that the proper
attitude of Christians toward this traffic
is one of uncompromising opposition, and
while we do not presume to dictate to our
people as to their political affiliations we do
express the opinion that they should not per-
init themselves to be controlled by party or
carnations that are managed in the interests
Of the liquor traffic
The election of book agents then
5aken up and the following elected for tue
New York Book Concern: j. NJ Phillips
and Sanford b. Hunt, the present agents;
Homer Eaton of the Detroit conference; Z.
W. Durston, and ID. II. Carol, of Baltimore.
For the western Book Concern at Cincinnati
the successful candidates were: Earl Grams
ton, of Colorado and w. p. Stowe, OF Wis
consin.
The question of missionary bishop for
India and MALAYSIA came up next on a report
favorfng the appointment of one.
DIR. Lahahan vigorously opposed such &C
ton, and said he was suspicious of sudden
conversions. DIR. Robinson, of India, an
swered him in scathng tones wise men,
said DR.. Robinson, change their minds often,
but fools never. This is an old saying, but
evidently true one"
He then spoke upon the needs of the mis-
sionaries for a commander who was not 5, 600
miles away, and his speech was eloquently
seconded by DIR j. Z. Wilson. STA Sex
Dung, the delegate from the Foo Chow con-
ference, made brief speech in his native
tongue, in opposition to the appointment of
a missionary bishop STA Sex Oung's re-
marks were put into English by the Rev. DIR.
Sites. In spite of the opposition the report
was adopted.
DIR. Wheeler then moved that the confer
ence proceed to ballot for the election of a
missionary bishop, which carried In
half an hour the telers returned and an
nounced that the Rev J. NJ Thoburn had
been elected. The conference then ad-
journoi
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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

and Watson and Harrington for Decatur
The score stood:
2 3 6 :
Davenport. 0 0 8 o o 0 J.
Decatur o o o 0 0 o - =
Earned runs Davenport, A.
Two-base Hits-Mains; Elf.
Base on balls BY Mains g. Watson 3,
Struck out-By Mains 2; Watson 4,
Time of Camel hours and 40 minutes.
Umpire-Fizserald.
The Bloomingtons play at Davenport
today and tomorrow.
Louis Rosenflelds nine was defeated by
the White Caps by a score of IS to 12.
Tho battery for the White Caps was Cue
and Smith; for Rosenfield, Professor and
Resented Three pitchers were knocked
out by the White Caps. Newton was
umpire and pleased both sides. The score
by innings were
Ehts Cf,P' ..,.,,{ z ! i Q : s-1S
The Shadysides will play the Sunny
sides at the Rock Island ball park next
Tuesday afternoon, having accepted the
challenge.
Eric johnson, of Moline, was signed
by the Decaturs as a fielder yesterday.
The Decaturs would have gotten better
man had they taken Olsen, of this city.
The book keepers and clerks of the
city openly challenge the doctors and
lawyers for a match game to be played
any time within ten days from date,
Memorial day excepted Acceptance of
the challenge may be sent to Mr.. II. f.
Casteel, who has charge of the nego~
tiatiOns on the part of the book>keepers
and clerks.
There is a very strong probability that
the St. Louis Whites will withdraw from
the western league, and under such cir
cumstances it is quite likely that the
Daven ports will slip into the western
league, the club being able now to cope
with most of the teams in that associa-
ton. Under such a condition of affairs,
Rock Island should make an effort to
succeed Davenport in the Interstate
lesge. The club in this city only needs
an additional battery and a right fielder
to be in good shape TO hold its own in the
interstate. 1t would start out in good
shape, too, as the club entering takes the
standing of the club Withdrawing, wheth-
er it be first or asst
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

WASHINGTON CRY, May 90 The house
committee ON elections has heard all the ar
guments in the Smalls- Elliot contested cleo
ton case from the Seventh South Carolina
district, but will not ate npt To dispose of il
until the sullivan FELTON, contest from Cali
fornia is disposed of and which is set for hear
ing ON the 3lst instant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

BALTIMORE, May %. Bishop Keane is much
elated over II big addition to the Roman
Catholic university fund. Immediately after
the cornerstone of the university had been
laid Thursday, he was called upon 10y
prominent Roman Catholic of great wealth,
who subscribed 100000 10 the fund. The
modesty of the gentleman prevents the pub
LEGATION of his name
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
A Reception to Home Ruler Ermond.

New YORK, May 9G--The attendance at
the reception to Sir 7. II. G. Esmond, in the
Academy of Music last night, was very
large, and the boxes and platform We're
crowded with political leaders. Every refer
ence by the speakers to Chamberlain, Sails
bury, Balfour, and Churchill was loudly
Kissed, and the names of PaTnell and Glad
stone were as vigorously applauded Tele-
grams or letters of sympathy with Irish
home rule were received from Governors
Rusk, Of Wisconsin; Taylor, OF Tennessee,
and Perry, of Florida; Hamilton Fish, Sena-
tor Hiscock, Congressman Cummings, and
many others
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

PHILADELPHIA, May 26.-Nlrs Cleveland
departed yesterday morning for Princeton,
n. j., where she will be the guest for several
days of Professor Marquand, of the College
Of New Jersey, at that place Last evening
she attended a dramatic entertainment given
in honor of her visit, and this evening re-
ception will be rendered her at Professor Mar
quand's residence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

ST PERERsBURG, May 26.-The car re
plying to an invitation to attend the ninth
centenary Of the conversion of Russia to
Christianity which.s to be held at kieif in
July, says that he hopes that the jubilee will
not be disturbed by any warlike events. His
efforts, be says, are for peace.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

WASHINGTON CRY, May GA I'LL was
introduced IN the senate yesterday by Mr..
Turpie providing for directory Of the most
skilled mechanics and artisans in the country.
II requires the commissioner of labor annu'
ally to compile and publish book TO be
called the ~Rcgistor OF Labor TO contain
the names and addresses OF skilled laborers
and mechanics.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
Lyman Abbott GETS Plymouth Pulpit.

BRoOLLYN, N V, May 2L-Rev. Lyman
Abbott, ID. D., was elected permanent pastor
of Plymouth church at last nights meeting
of the members by vote of 400 to CO. As
sistant Pastor llallidy and $. s. Ferris spoke
against Tia" election, and several members
spoke in lis favor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
PAXTON'S EMIGRATION.
A PRESBYTERIAN CLERGYMAN ELEc,
TRIPLES THE ASSEMBLY

by Calling Down a Curse on the Day the
Negro Was brought tn this Countrywide
MethodistS Resolve on the Temperance
Issue, Elect Missionary Bishop aud
book AgentS-Woodrow's Case.
PHILADELPHIA, May %. The Presbyterian
general assembly yesterday voted 10 meet
next year in the Fourth avenue Presbyterian
church, New York The cause of the appeal
Of Judge Drake, of the Baltimore synod
against u ruling of the synod that responsive
reading Of the Scriptures in public worship
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

WASHINGTON CITY, May 26-The great
1000 pound nine-iuch gun cast 10y the Pitts
burg Steel Casting company, has arrived at
the Washington navy yard, where it will be
reborcd, rhed, aud polished. 1t is expected
that the work will consume two months
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

VIENNA, May ga ring of wealthy land
owners have created a corner in Austro-
Hungarian maize. A trust of about l2,0OO,-
600 forms has been rais ed, and maize is ad-
vancing in price. 1t is believed, however,
that the scheme will fail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
A DISTINGUISHED ATTENDANCE

To See the Boston Club Beaten on Its
New Grounds-Thc Record of Scores.
CHICAGO May 2b-The first championship
game of the season played in Boston was
between the Hub nine and the Quaker City
boys, and was won by the latter, the Bostons,
with the exception of Johnston, being utterly
unable to do anything against Casey S pitch
ing The latter was admirably supported by
Clements and the entire Philadelphia team
Clarkson was hit for seven hits in the first
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
Opium Kills a Harvard student.

Boston, May 90. Frank Mills, aged 10, of
California, sub-freshman at Harvard, died
last night from the effects of opium smoking.
Mills and two companions INDUCED for the
first time in smoking a few nights ago and
used large quantity of the drug. All were
made very ill., but the others will recover.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

Arguments were made in the circuit
court this morning to dismiss the Heady
$4,000 damage case against the c., B.
& Q. road. Judge Glenn is to give a
decision on the motion tonight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

BERLIN, May 26.-Ihe emperor spent the
afternoon in the park, remaining until Z
o'clock. He went to bed at $50. He con
tinues to improve
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

DETROIT, Mich, May ga resolution
was adopted by the Methodist Protestant
conference at Adrian yesterday morning an
nouncing unalterable opposition to any form
Of liquor license, high or low, and condemn
ing any clergymen signing petition for
license to sell liquor. A resolution condemn
ing the use of tobacco provoked animated
discussion, as II large proportion Of the
clcrgyman use the weed. Westminster,
Maryland, was selected as the place for hold
ing the next conference.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
AN EvoLUTloNlsT PRESBYTERIAN.

southern Delegates Voting the Case OF
DIR. Woodrow-The Doctor Ahead.
BALTIMORE, Nd, May 26-The conven
ton of southern Presbyterians met at s
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

A serious refiection-a solemn bore's
image in q mirror.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

o'clock yesterday afternoon, after the return
Of the delegates from Philadelphia. In the
absence of Moderator Bullock Rev. Jacob
Henry Smith. Of North Carolina, presided
The order of the day was the consideration
of the appeal taken by Rev. DIR. Woodrow
from the decision Of the synod of Georgia ON
his theory of evolution, and Rev. DIR. Strick-
Ter took the floor. DR. Stricken called atten
ton 20 the fact that the convention was TO
vote upon the action Of tine Georgia
synod, and that any new mat
tor that may have been brought
up here could have no weight in the
final decision. The burden of Dr. Strick-
lers argument was that hte church accepted
the words; God made man from the dust of
the carth,' as one of her standards, and with
no other Interpretation than they bore on
their face, and that DR.. Woodrow violated
the word of God when he attempted any
other Interpretation. DIR. Stricken said that
if the convention declined 10 sustain the de-
csion of the synod of Georgia it refused to
stand ON the face of the meaning of Gods
word.
Then DIR. Woodrow held the floor for two
hours in his own defense. At 10 p m, the
roll call was begun, each delegate being al
lowed three minutes in which TO present his
views ON the subject of sustaining or revers-
ing the decision of the Georgia synod. Up
to the hour of ad journment 30 p M, the
three minute speeches would indicate that
DR. Woodrow was stronger than the synod
of his state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26

The tonsorlal artist who colors whis-
kers gets so much per dye 'em.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-26
Base Bali.

The Davenport club defeated the De-
caturs again yesterday. The batteries
were Mains and Crossley for Davenport
and Watson and Harrington for Decatur.
The score stood:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-25
uIser Tetegrstu.-

WHEELING, " Va, Sept 2i-Rlvet feet 2
Inches aud falling
NEW ORLEANS. Ia. sept 2i-wtaihef cloudy.
Depaftei city u Eaton kougv, 81 Louis
EVANSVILLE, Ind, sept 2i-Rivcf y feet
i.,cnih and rising. Weather clear ahi cool
CAIRO. III, Sept 2L-Noon- Arrived. ohio
Cincinnati am. DEPARTED Ohio Memphis, II
an. River IS feet aud falling. weather clcai
aud cool.
CINCfSyATt, o., sept 2i-Noon- River 10 feel
lichcs aud falling. MCaihcf cicaf. Tbcrnginc
trr al. Nlght-Riycf i5 feet inches aud falling
weather far aud cool Dcpar Cd. Scotia fitt-
bum.
81. UOUia 40, Sept 2i.-Auiycd. city o
Nouroo, Naich,I Ny Choicc, y. ", Norton AM
sidney billion. Calm Departed Jay Gould. Cairo
lilo river continues 10 fall slowly. Oangc tonight
az Weather cloif and pleasant
LoUt,yIi.LE, Ky. SEPT 20 - Noon. - Rive
falling with feet 10 Inches In the canal, nni
q net inchus on the inllA Business guUd
Weather clear and pleasant Slght-ltiycr ou
stand with . feet ~ the canal aud tel !
inches on tho falls Weather clear and windy
ias.si down. Ssw Garland and baWos, New o.
leans
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-25

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
How They We're Beguiicd.

To the Editor OF The Appeal.
In order that our many friends may know
Just how aud when Mr.. r. NJ Patterson and
myself left the city, and how and when we
returned, trust you will allow me space TO
state that on Friday night last we went on
the iOo'clock train rs far rs Mason's depot,
where we remained all night, departing next
morning for Ebenczcr Tenn, distant five
miles. Leaving Ebonczer at o'clock pm,
we arrived at Mason too late 10 catch the rcgu-
lar passenger train and not wishing 10 re-
main nj Mason until next day, We asked the
gcntlcmanly agent at Mason 10 sell Us tickets
for aud 20 ilag the $50 pm. through freight
train, which he did. Boarding this train we
came on into the city without stopping. mr.
irving here at $50 pm, not knowing that
there had been any strict orders issued In re-
gard to quarantine. We left the city Friday
night and slept at our homes Saturday night.
l. ~ gsOwpEN