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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
FROM THE DOUBTFUL" STATES.
Latest Returns from Ballot Boxes of New
York and Elsewhere.

NEW YORK, Nov 7-One thousand and
twenty three election districts in this state
outside of New York city and Kings county
give Cleveland 202, 5sl, Harrison $50, go,
Fisk 1863 The same districts in ST.
Cleveland 1st, 267, Blaine 223,0i4, St John
1867 One thousand and twenty mine cleo
ton districts in the state outside of New
York and Kings counties give Hill a06, 315,
Miller 236,074 Same districts in 'S5 gave
Hill 163, 493, Davenport 1S9. 552
Latest ret urns received this morning indi-
cate that Fifty-first congress will be COM
posed of 10 Democrats, i5S Republicans and
two members of the Labor party.
The Tribune bulletin says the next house
of representatives will be Republican by 20
to rs majority.
Roswell P Flower is elected to congress
in the Twelfth district
Complete corrected returns in this city
give Cleveland 62,9sl; Harrison, 105, 7t6
Cleveland's majority 57,255.
Returns received at the United Press office
by counties, the majority of which are esti-
mated. Indicate that Harrison has carried
New York by 10000 plurality.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

LONDON, Nov. THE Brit sh par lament
opened its sessions again yesterday. In the
house of lords Salisbury stated that England
has assented to COOPERATE with -6ermany to
prevent the export Of slaves and the import
of arms on the coast of East Africa. France
would also cooperate. The combined Heei
would form blockade, and have the right
to search vessels sailing under any fAg
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
THE NUTMEG STATE.
Connecticut Votes Coming out of the Box
Very Close.


HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. 7.-Returns re-
ceived up to midnight last night by The
Evening Post from ia towns show a Rspub-
lican gain of 1924 over the vote of 1854.
The same ratio of gain in the remaining
towns will give the state to Harrison by
about 45U Both parties claim the state.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 7.-Complete
returns from this state except one town give
Cleveland "A, SIS, Harrison "a i0I, Fisk, s, S79,
scattering 90. These returns were collected
by the Connecticut Telephone company.
NEW YORK, Nov 1-One hundred thirty
six towns in Connecticut give Republican
gain of $50 The twenty-seven towns to be
heard from gave plurality of 602 in 1884.
If the same plurality is given this year,
Harrison will carry the state by l9s plur.
ality.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. Quietly reading
at his home tireside Judge Thurman awaits
such news as his son, Allen W. Thurman,
telephones out to him at intervals. He was
naturally anxious to know the result, but
said he could wait until morning with the
greatest ease. His conversation was upon
all manner of subjects, politics being but one
of many subjects that interested him. Allen
W. Thurman and few friends received the
returns at the old law office of the judge,
and from here the judge received such in
formation as was sent him. He did not give
up his party's chance Of success at the first
information, but preferred to await the re-
ceipt of more definite information before ex-
pressing any opinion as to the probable re-
suit. The Western Union had offered the
use Of private wire, but the judge declined
with thanks, not wishing to have the bother
of an instrument in his home
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
The President Listens to Returns I'm
Midnight-At Thurman's Home.

The President Listens to Returns Until
SIidnight-At Thurman's Home.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. THE presi-
dent rose at the usual hour yesterday, and
after breakfast. with Mrs Cleveland and
her mother, drove pacidly into the city and
was at his desk at the usual hour. During
the day Col Lamont arrived at the White
House, and both he and the president were
as serene as at any hour during the past
four years. Operator Montgomery was at
his kew in the White House receiving the
messages, which were sent at once to Col.
Lamont, who transmitted them to the presi-
dent, such as were of Importance. Messages
from managers and those in a position to
know the situation assured the president that
he would carry the election beyond doubt
The president, with his wife, Col. Lamont,
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, the attorney
general and several other gentlemen and
Mrs. Endcott, Mrs Dickinson and Mrs. La
mont sat up until midnight last night receiv-
ing the returns. Col. Lamont did not re-
ceive any news from the Democratic ma
tional committee in New York, and was
disappointed thereat. The president de-
clned to give an opinion on the situation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

Los ANGELES, Cal, Nov. THE Evening
Express OF this city published a statement
yesterday afternoon that the name of the
author o. the Murchison letter sent to Min
lister West is Francis J. Haley. and that he
is a iarmer living two miles from Pomona,
Cal Tie article declares that Mr. Haley is
a native o! New York, of Irish descent,
that he moved 10 Pomona from ONO four
years ago. Ii is also stated that Haley wrote
the letter upon his own responsibility, and
without cousuitilg any other person.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
They All Go as Heretofore by NIajorities
That Are Sufficient.

Boston, Nov Figuring the relative
gains of the presidential candidates it must
be considered that in 1884 Butler received
"a 0O0 votes in this state which are this year
divided between the regular candidates.
This makes it almost impossible to compute
the respective gains or losses of the Repub-
licans and Democrats with accuracy.
The result in the congressional districts in
this state indicate that the Republicans have
elected ten of the twelve congressman.
The presidential vote of Boston complete
Is Harrison % 3D., Cleveland SO, l59 Beard,
Rep, for congress is defeated in the Third
district Gambler, Rep, is elected in the
Ninth, and Walker, Rep, in the Tenth.
Boston, Nov THE Republicans claim a
plurality of 35 600 in this state for Harrison.
The Globe, Dem, comedies $1,000 to $1,000,
and also comedies the election of ten Repub-
lican congressman out of twelve
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Fire a. Bloomington, Ind.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Nov. IA fire at
O'Clock yesterday morning totally destroyed
the Orchard b )tel, the business block of
George Bsnckar :, the shoeing shop of Frank
Dobson. and the shops Of H. S. Bates and
Charles Hughes Total loss Is about $lO,-
CO..; partially insured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

A Desire to Manage the Business With
out Much Cable Expense-The British
Premior's Opinion of the West Letter to
"Murchison'' -Sackville Repudistes Bay.
ards statement, and Is Very Sorry He
Was Not Mara Asfuta
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov There was a good
deal OF arresting done at the polls here yes
terday, the most notable being the arrest Of
Henry C. New, son of John C. New. The
young man was arguing with voter in OPP
position to the appeals Of a Democratic tick
ct peddler and was asked to leave by dep
uty marshal; upon refusing he was arrested,
charged with resisting an officer. He was
Immediately bailed and has sued Marshal
Hawkins for false Imprisonment
Judge Woods revoked the commissions of
two other deputy marshals for being too act
i've in making arrests
A colored man was set upon by his father
for peddlng Democratic tickets and given a
lively humping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

NEW YORK, Nov TN the federal build
ing United States Commissioners Shields
and Deuel. were on duty all day yesterday.
Up to o'clock $50 prisoners had been ar
raigned for illegal registration. Ten were
held in default of bail, the others were pa
rolled. James Cotwell was held in s., 900
bail on the charge of bribery. In the Tombs
police court twenty five prisoners were ar
raigned for illegal registration up to noon
and their cases disposed of The other po-
lice courts were also busy on like cases
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

LONDON, Nov. THE currency commits
sion has finally made its report 1t advo,
Gates the corporation of England with the
United States, Germany and the Latin union
to secure the restoration of bi-metallsm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

WHEELING, W Va, Nov. THE chair
men of both the state committees claim the
state. The result in the state will probably
not be known before Thursday
CHARLESTON. W. Va, Nov 7-Notwith
standing that the news of the election is no
satisfactory to Democrats they are offering
bets of two to one on Cleveland with nc
takers. Results in this state will be Demo
cratic on the state ticket, but it is believed
that the legislature will be extremely close
if not Republican.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7.-Will C. David,
well-known and popular young Republican
and assistant TO W. Alexander. private sec
rotary to Gen. Harrison, was attacked by an
unknown man in Circle square early this
morning and his skull crushed. He was
taken to the hospital in dying condition.
His assaiiant escaped.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov THE weather
was unusually fine throughout the state yes.
terday, and a very heavy vote has been polled,
every precinct SO far reported showing an
increase The returns so far received are
about equally divided between Democratic
and Republican precincts, and show Re-
publican gain of 327 The same ratio will
give Republican majority 2,20O greater
than in June last, or over 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
OHM.

CINCINNATI, Nov. THE Democrats were
making gains in the Ohio returns up to II
O'Clock last night. Four hundred and thirty
five precinct show a net Democratic gain of
1,745; total vote 1856, 1871 At l u. m. Chairman
Cappeller, at Columbus, claimed the state for
Harrison by over 10000 Republicans gain
two congressman. rrrton, Republican can
didate for congress, is undoubtedly elected in
the Twenty first Ohio district. Gain of one
Republican congressman
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

E. E. Parmenter, attorney ~ law.
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted TO
him. Office, postofice block. Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. New cases
OF yellow fever yesterday were 26 a0white).
Deaths. one-Howard s. Smith Total cases,
4 ,342, tota deaths, 2G7
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

WE will have had four years of good,
pure and honest democratic rule, at any
rate. should Harrison be elected, for
which kind dispensation of Providence
We are truly thankful.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. THE indica-
tions are that the state has given Demo-
cratic majority of 10000 to $500 All the
Democratic nominees for congress have been
elected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

Men talk in rnptures of youth and beauty,
wit and spriShtliness, but, after seven years
OF union, not one of them is to be compared
to good family management, which is seen ut
every meal and every family gathering, and
felt every hour in the husband's purse. Cur
rent Literature
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

CHICAGO, Nov 6-Tuesday being election
day all the exchanges throughout the coun-
try were closed. and no quotations were
yiv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov THE city com
plete gives Cleveland a $50; Harrison. 49,
l0a. Cleveland's plurality, 1850 Raynor,
Dem, is probably defeated in the Fourth
district for congress
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Nebraska.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. THE state Re-
publican ticket is probably elected by Is ,0oC
to 10000 majority.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
kentucky.

LINCOLN, Nov. 7-Republicans claim the
state by 2S,O1O to 80, eco, Democrats coucede
1900 to 70, 600.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Vermont.

BURLINGTON, Vt, Nov. 7-At midnight
only As out of e43 towns had been heard
from. These indicate Republican plural
ity of 81, 500, and gain over 1884 of 1906.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

New YORK. Nov IA Herald bulletin
says Kentucky has gained one Democratic
Congressman.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Maine.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Nov, Blaine has sent
the following telegram to Harrison: "Re-
turns thus far received indicate that Maine
has given you majority of 5000. 1t will
be more rather than less. "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

NEW YORK. Nov. DIR David Hostet.er,
the millionaire manufacturer of Pittsburg,
is very sick at the Park Avenue hotel. The
report of his death was erroneous.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

The weather yesterday Was generally
rainy throughout Ohio, Indiana, New
York, Connecticut and Kentucky.
Throughout the northwestern states the
weather was generally clear and cool.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N. c., Nov Tn 9S precincts
Cleveland gains 80 over vote of 1854 In
dications point to 5000 Democratic ma
jority
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. mo disturb
ances at polls. Nothing to indicate de-
crease in Democratic majority of 1884.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
ppDnsyIyania.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. chairman Coop.
err of the Republican state committee, claims
the state for Harrison by about 10000 ma
jority. This would be a Republican gain of
q 0nO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Iowa..

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Nov. T-Republican
state central committee claims the state fol
Harrison by - 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

ST. LOUIS, Nov t-Ninety seven pre-
cincts and towns and one county outside Of
st Lows give Harrison Is, M; Cleveland,
1905 The same precincts in 1884 gave
Blaine 5,5l2; Cleveland, 1876,
Castleman and O'Neil. Denis, are proba-
bly, defeated for congress by Frank and
Niedringham.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

When Lawyer Henkle, of Washington,
had first to reply to Lawyer Belva Lock
wood in the district court he referred 10
her as my learned sister>in- law"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. Tone hundred
and ninety-six towns outside OF Milwaukee
show a Republican gain of -
MILWAUKEE, Nov. q -Republicans claim
| the state by $4,000 to 20, 600.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Kansas.

Topeka. Kan, Nov IA careful esti-
mate OF the returns last night gave Harrison
plurality of $1,000, as compared with g.
900 for Blaine in 1884 The Democratic vote
is increased about 5000 over 1854 Returns
from congressional districts show that the
Republicans elected their candidates in
every district
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07
Nevada.
THE UNDOUBTEO STATES.

NEW YORK, Nov. The Mail and Elk
press bulletin says Harrison carried Nevada
by / 500 plurality
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

THERE are not so many candidates in
sight today as there were Yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

To have ones nose to the grindstone
must be what is meant by grinding pow
erty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

CONCORD, N H., Nov Enough returns
are in to indicate that New Hampshire will
give Harrison q majority of 2, 500. Goodale,
Rep, candidate for governor, runs behind
the electoral ticket, but is probably elected
by small majority. The Prohibition vote
is smaller than anticipated, Mute and Morr,
Rep, are elected to congress and the leg
islature is Republican by about 80 majority.
Virginia.
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 6-Prince Ed
ward county official vote gives Cleveland
1,l33, Harrison, 1896. For congress-Vena-
Bile, Dem, l,l93; Langston lcolored), Rep,
1.l67; Arnold tMahone Rsp), 539 No figures
can be given on the state.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. About one half
Of the state has been beard from, and shows
Republican gain Of about 1000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

JAcKsoNvILEE, Fla, Nov THE vote in
the state has been heavy, but in the city
light. As yet the returns show nothing OF
Importance. Fleming is undoubtedly elect
ed governor The second congressional dis
trict is very close
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-07

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. Michigan has
gone Republican without doubt, eecting
Luce, Rep, for governor The Democrats
concede the election in Wayne county of
Littlefield for sheriff, Wilcox for prose-
cutting attorney, and Bolger for register of
deeds. Burt, Dem, for governor comedies
his defeat by 1000 majority
The morning news., 1888-03-31

ukUnC Soft, white and free from chaps and
nhNUO redness. by using CuTICuRA SOAP
The morning news., 1888-03-31
MILLINERY


With his Spring and Summer stock is equal to all the
called openings in the entire South We have been very
cessul in completing unusual large stock of novelties in
Straw Goods Ribbons, Flowers Tips and fine and correct
models of trimmed Hats and Bonnets from Vro We have
the most complete line Straw Hats and Bonnets for ladies
and every kind of Hats for misses and children We show
styles and coos match every tint dress goods and have
also the ribbons flowers and feathers match In Flowers
show every flower that blooms in the spring and summer
and include Pique Monures Chrysanthemums and combi
nations RBBoNsA stock that is expected from Krouskos
only and the novelties shown surprising and bewderng
More Ombre, Ombre Stripe Satin and Gros Grain in all
widths and coors and any single retail millinery house
in this country show such stock of Millinery We con-
nue to sell at retail first floor prices we
sell at wholesale upstairs We shall also continue our Rib
bon sales until further notice.
The morning news., 1888-03-31

family was an officer in the Guardia Civile.
DE pursued and caught body of bandits,
Cubans like himself Then he read them
lecture in this wise:
You know me and you know I under
stand your position. l sympathize with
your poverty and know the wretched gov
ernment has made your calling possible,
but do not sympathize with your lawless-
ness. I'll release you now only on your
solemn oath that'll you'll leave this district
at once. If | hear of any of you here again
I'll show you no Mercy He meant what
he said, and that district was troubled no
more"
"How are these bandits armedT
Very poorly as rule. They have old
fashioned muskets and now and then rifle.
1t is not their weapons, but their familiar
lty with the country and its hiding places
and the fact that they have relatives and
friends and sympathizers in most of the vii
lagos, and even in the cities, that make
them at all formidable with the wretched
soldiery we have. A squad of United States
cavalry could probably rid the island OF
them in two months time"
docs not their presence make it unsafe
for Americans to visit Cubap
mot in the least. These bandits do not
interfere with the railroad trains, on which
a squad of soldiers always travel, more as
matter of form than anything else, and the
bandits are not to be feared on the beaten
lines of travel Besides, they do not lie in
wait for tourist. They generally learn or
know all about their man, his wealth, and
whether his friends will or will not be likely
to ransom him, before they prepare to cap
ture him. They would not be likely to
attack traveller simply on the chance of
securing roll of bills and watch. They
have also, strange to say, high regard for
Americans. Like all Cubans, they look to
the United States as a possible protector
and ruler some day, and perhaps, too,
they've heard of six-shooters and Yankee
pluck. An American consular agent was
caught by bandits some time ago, and as
soon as he announced his position they re-
leased him Immediately and apologized for
what they said was mistake"
And all this xists, we said to each other
after our friend had departed, under the
banner of Spain and within days journey
of Uncle SANS dominions.
The morning news., 1888-03-31
Mrs. Cleveland's Double.
From the New York Sun.


Mrs. Cleveland has double in Washing
ton, whose appearance on the promenades
and resorts of fashionable people in the
West End is creating much interest and
amusement. An air of mystery surrounds
the lady, from the fact that people gener-
ally have no idea who she is One thing is
certain. She is very much like the lady of
the White House that almost every person
who passes her on the street turns to get a
good look at the person they suppose to be
the Presidents young wife, From time to
time paragraphs appear in the local papers
to the effect that Mrs. Cleveland was
promenadlng on Connecticut avenue on
Sunday, or she was seen taking an early
morning walk through tho West End, or
that she was buying violets in the market.
The paragraphs generally concluded with
the statement that she was accompanied by
the large dog "Roy," recently presented to
her. 1t was soon learned that Mrs. Cleveland
was at none Of the places at which the
papers reported her to be- Then it was
learned that the mysterious stranger who
so closely resembled her was the lady who
was attracting all the attention. 1t is not
surprising that the mistakes were made,
for the lady does look strikingly like Mrs.
Cleveland She is of the same height, and
almost of the same proportions She has
the same bright face and pleasant smile,
ASChNAAA5
as Mrs. Cleveland She Is somewhat
heavier however, and her hair and eyes
are of a lighter shade. This lady is always
accompanied by big dog as she walks
about the city, but he is larger than Roy"
and a better looking dog. Last Sunday
the unknown lady and her faithful COM
panion walked out Connecticut avenue to-
ward Dupont Circle as the great crowd Of
promenaders were going up and down that
fashionable Sunday thoroughfare. Almost
every person she met looked hard at her or
made some comment about how queer it
was for Mrs. Cleveland to be out on that
busy street alone The lady evidently knew
she was being stared at for she hurried
along in an embarrassed manner, hiding
her face as much as possible and looking
straight ahead. The occupants of the
White House were for a time greatly puz-
lied to know how the various paragraphs
mentioning Mrs. Cleveland's appearance in
ali quarters of the city found their way into
the papers. They understand che matter
now. and whenever Mrs Cleveland is re-
portel as being in some place she was not,
She knows she is the victim Of mistaken
identity, chargeable to the lady who looks
like he~