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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
THAT LYNCHlNG WAS A MYTH.
One Informer. However, Warned to Stay
Away from Ball Creek

One 1nformer. However, Warned to Stay
Away from Ball Creek.
SPRINGFIELD, No, Nov. IA messenger
from Ball Creek, the scene of the alleged
lynching of five Bald knobber witnesses, ar
rived at Ozark Thursday. He says that it is
not true that the men were lynchei, and that
nothing of an exciting nature has occurred
there for weeks The rumor seems to have
originated from the fact that Joseph Inman,
prominent ex- Bald Knobber, who was in
this city, was warned by friend not to re-
turn home, as he might bs lynched now that
the supreme court had affirmed the death
sentence of Chief Dave Walker. Inman was
indicted with Walker for the Greene and
Eden murder, but saved his neck by turn
ing states evidence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. l7.-Three Of
ficers of the First Pennsylvania regiment ar
rived here yesterday to obtain information
respecting quarters. These were Col Wen
dell P. Bowman, Maj j. Lewis Goode, and
Quartermaster F. P. Koones Maj Goode
said that it was not yet decided whether the
whole National Guard of Pennsylvania would
come to the inauguration, it did four
years ago. or not, but at all events the First
brigade, commanded by Gen. George B.
Snowden, and comprising the Philadelphia
City troops, and numbering about 2, 80 men,
would come. Application has been made by
Col. Emmons Clark, of the famous Seventh
Regiment, of New York, for quarters for
his regiment, which will participate in the
inauguration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
one MORE VICTIM.
The Feaaful Increase of Disaster from
Small Beginnings-A Prominent Ex-
ample and the Warning that
IL hrinpe

Colonel V. Whitman, Of Brooklyn, returned
from bis vacation feeling in perfect health. As
result he was careless. The next thing was a
cold then pneumonia; then death. Nearly all
physical troubles start with 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 a
cold, but all physicians now agree that there Il
only one sure way and that Is, by the use Of pure
stimulants. The pores must be opened, the cir
culatiou arous and vigor awakened. Nothing
now known to the world does this 60 certainly AZ
Duffy's lure Malt Whisky. II is remedy
not a beverage. 1t has been used for year and
is the most popular remedy before the public
Doctors. clergymen, and temperance people gen
orally, endorse it for its healthgiving qualitie'
and 1t has become family necessity.
Rev. B. Wills, of Meade Centre, Kansas, says
Il am q Presbyterisn clergyman, Doctor OF Di
vinty. not Of medicine. bat am NOT afraid to say
that Duff's Formula and Duufys Pure Malt Whis-
Ike, are the purest and most effective separations
as medicines, / know Of, and my experience is
large one"
Many inscriptions dealers claim they have
something "just as good" Beware OF all such
claimants, and secure only the genuine,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

Boston, Nov. i7-The Commercial Bulle-
tin reports the most active wool market for
years The sales for the weeks, s47,
S72 pounds-are the largest ever made
in one week in the history of
the Boston trade Spectators, dealers
and manufactures have come into
the market, and secured wool has advanced
from to cents pound.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
HE NUN OE kENMARE.
She Denies That She Has Left the Roms
CathnIic Church.

Z
UTICA, n Y, Nov. i7-The nun of Ken
mare is living at a quiet boarding house in
this city. She bushes herself reading proof
sheets OF her autobiography, soon to be pub
lished. In answer to an inquiry yesterday if
she had deserted the Roman Catholic church
for the Protestant, she said:
have done no such thing. 1t is true have re-
signed my Office as Sister of the Order of Peace
and have sent a formal letter to the pope, but !
left no church nor joined any other In that let
ter are some serious charges and believe feel
the necessity of having TO make them far more
than will be done by those against whom they are
made. In fact do not make charges against
any one; simply state facts.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

OTTAWA, OnL, Nov. i7-There is much
DISAPPOINTMENT here among Canadian con-
tractors over the award BY the Dominion
government of the Gallop Rapids contract,
amounting to $50 COS, and the Sault Ste
Marie canal contract, 81, $50, coo to syndi-
cate composed largely of United States
contractors. Canadians are prohibited from
rendering for any government work in the
United States, and bill will be introduced
in the Dominion parliament during the APP
preaching session to retaliate in the direc-
ton of excluding American contractors
from the construction Of all government
works in Canada in the future
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
he meeting adjourned sine die.
DEMANDS OF THE FARMERS.


"A rev Matters lhey Want Congress aud
State Legislatures to Attend To.
TOPEKA, Rams, Nov. 17-At yesterdays
session of the Farmers congress of the
United States many important resolutions
were passed, some Of them calling outwarm
discussions. Among them were the following:
Favoring the free coinage of silver; favoring
the expansion Of the medium of exchange; approx
ing the policy OF the government in improving
the rivers and harbors of the country. and urg-
ing a continuance Of the policy; indorsing boards
Of railway commissioners; coudemning the pro-
visions Of the national banking law which pro-
hibit acceptance of real state security for loans
and asking congress to amend the law so to
put real estate upon an equal footing with other
property; recommending the enactment of equit-
able laws by legislatures regulating freight rates
and governing railroads; recommending the en-
actment of a law favorug a home market. A
resolution was also adopted opposing all com
hinatiOns of capital in trusts otherwise TO arbi-
trarily control the markets of the country to the
detrmeDt of productive industries, and demand
ing of congress such legislation as will secure
TO the farmers and stock raisers of the country
the best possible reward for their labors and de-
mandiag legislation which will prevent these
trusts and combinations
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

Spain. He sent a
letter to tie presi-
dent by last ght's
mail accepting the
position. The place
has been vacant for
some time. The
fact of the appoint
ment has been kept
secret, but MIR. BEL
mont, who was seen
last night. admit
ted it and said he
had decided to ac-
cept. He will sail
for Spain early next
month. Mr.. Bel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 17.-Gen Du-
mont, supervising inspector of steam vessels,
in the course of bis report says gratifying
progress has been made in the past thirty
years in the prevention OF loss of life on that
sort of craft The data In this respect fur
nished by his report is as follows: From 1853
to 1865 72l lives lost annually; from 1869 to
1879, 365 lives lost annually, and from 1872
to ISIS only 2l3 annually
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. II Papers in
a contest for the senatorial seat from this
county were flied yesterday by counsel for
Andrew Grimes, Dem, who on the face Of
the returns was defeated by F. V. Bchow-
sky, Rep, by a plurality of 2S. There are
nine allegations. chief of which are bribery
voting paupers from the poor farm, distin-
gushing mark on the ballots and illegal vot-
ing The senator elected this year is a MEM
Der of the general assembly two years hence,
which elects senator to succeed Voorhees,.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

PrTTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 1.-THE Times says:
A number of gentlemen well known in this
city as business and professional men, some
Of whom served in the Union army during
the late war met Thursday in the office OF
John Stevenson to enter a protest against
the Haunting of rebel flags, which has of late
become SO common. A bill was prepared to
be presented at the next session of congress,
making it mlsdemeanor punishable by q
heavy fine and Imprisonment Of one to three
years to display Confederate flag in parades
or on other nublic OCCASIONS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. IA reception was
given President-elect Harrison and wife last
night by the survivors OF his old regiment,
the Seventeth Indiana. 1t occurred in
Wright's hail. and was attended by over 800
Of the survivors with their wives and daugh-
ters 1t was brilliant event No speeches
were made, the general and Mrs. Harrison
passing the time socially for two hours
among their loyal friends. The regiment
has taken steps to accompany the general 10
Washington on the occasion of his inaugu-
ration
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov lit is rumored
here that Miss Ida s Sweet, formerly PEN
sion agent at Chicago, is a candidate for
commissioner of pensions Miss Sweet was
one of the most efficient pension agents in
the service. and is thoroughly posted on the
routine OF the office. 1t is believed that
Senator Farwell, who was warm friend Of
Col. Sweet. will espouse the cause Of his
daughter, and that the Illinois delegation
will unite in her support.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WILKRSBARRE, Pa, Nov. l7-Martha E.
Hunter, n mistress at Larksville, thi:
county. and bel brother. p R. Hunter, wert
arrested yesterday by United States Postof-
fee Inspector Porman, charged with attempt
ing to defraui the government in the can,
collation. Of stamps They were held in &, 0Ot
bail each Tor trial by United States Commis
sloner Hahn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. 1.-THE Womans
congress closed last night Papers were
read by Anna Jenness Miller on Correct
Dress" Rev. IDA Heulen, of Iowa. on
"Women in the Ministry" Julia Ward
Howe on High Life and High Living" and
Mary l. Eastman on Prohibition" The
last named, although a temperance advocate,
took strong grouni against prohibition as a
political principle and created a sensation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. l7-Representa-
tive Butterworth is now spoken of as a can
didate for the speakership of the house. A
gentleman who has been associated with the
Republican national committee during the
campaign expressed the opinion to a reporter
yesterday that either Butterworth Or Can
non would be chosen for this place
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. l7.-A dispatch
was received at the capitol yesterday IRON
Congressman Snyder, of West Virginia, say
ing that Pendleton, the Republican, had been
elected beyond a doubt, but the other three
Democrats we're all right. A dispatch was
also received from California to the effect
that two Democrats were certainly elected.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

10 I7"IIu'OI1 IT AHly N nuCA IsIdHI'
Remarked to = friend the other day that
she knew Kemp's Bslsam for the throat
and lungs Was a superior remedy, as 1t
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies mad no effect whatever.
So to prove this and convince you of Its
merit, any druggist will give you sample
bottle free. Large size SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 1T. L.
Thompson, Democratic candidate for con-
gress in the First district, eiltorially con-
cedes in his paper, The Sonoma Democrat,
the election of his opponent, De Haven (Rep1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

BELLEFoNrAINE, o, Nov. l1-Dr J. G.
Emery dentist Of Aurora. Ill, died here
Thursday q! Uphold pneumonia. The de-
ceased was married 10 Mss Be lie Patterson,
of DuPags county, ILL.,, three weeks ago,
and the pair were spending the honeymoon
with an uncle here when the groom was
stricken down
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1.-THE returns Of
the vote on congressman in this state have
been tabulated by the secretary of state. but
he has not made his footings. However, I'M
official footngs show that the Republicans
have elected only thIea out of the thirteen
congressmen-Owen, c eadle aud Browne.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17
The Oldest Inhabi,ant surpr,,et,.

ERIE, Pa, Nov. IA great snow storm
swept ten-mile belt Of country south Of
Erie yesterday morning and the Oldest in
habitant says that 1t beats the record. Snow
filled the roads and shut off travel. Cattle
In the fields alm,st persisted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

NEw YORK Nov. IA young woman
named Flora Schmidt, who arrived from
Havana Thursday by the steamer Manhat-
tan, was taken to the Reception hospital yes
terday and quarantined, suffering from what
appears to be yellow fever. The patient has
black vomit and is delirious The lodging
house III Allen. where she was stopping, was
frnr,nirrat.al
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 1.-THE Tenth Ken
lucky district which is believed in Wash
ington to be doubtful has certainly gone Re-
publican, Wilson having a majority of over
700 The Kentucky delegation stands nine
Democrats to two Republicans
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

ST. JOSEPH, Tex, Nov. l7-Capt John
Miller, of Jimtown, l. T., was killed by Jim
Ables on Wednesday evening. The particu-
lars of the shooting have not been received.
Capt. Miller was ~ years old, and is SAID 10
have killed thirty men during his life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

CHAUNcEY M. DEPEw, the republican
leader and boss, says that the shrinkage
IN the internal commerce and business of
the country during the past four months,
traceable to the apprehension, excitement
and other conditions dependent upon the
presidential campaign. amounts to hot
less than $500, 0O0,0 600.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 1.-THE Adams
Express company paid to Treasurer Hyatt,
in New York City yesterday 81, 400, being
the amount which was lost between New
Orleans and Washington from shipment Of
s, 200, 900 in silver, when shot was substi-
tuted for the stolen money
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 1.-THE car has
ordered Itchy, the court artist, to paint
picture representing the recent railway dis
aster at Borki, where the imperial family
narrowly escaped destruction.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

LIME Rock, Conn, Nov. 17.-Chairman
Barnum is improving His nights are more
comfortable than at any time for a month
past His friends are now confident of his
recovery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

For sale-Forty-one desirable building
lots IN Mrs. M. A. Rodman's addition on
Seventh avenue. Prices low and terms
to suit purchasers. For particulars ap-
ply to j. M. BuFoRD, Agent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

An experiment recently made in Scot
land proves that the tortoise can walk a
mile in four hours
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

NEW York, Nov. l7.-Dougherty, whose
attentions to Miss Mary Anderson led to his
arrest, has been committed to an insane
asylum-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

No, 1874 Second avenue. SPECIAL atten
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

A Vermont citizen who started out to
purchase wedding suit got drunk in~
stead. and on returning home committed
suicide.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. I'D C. Bird
sail, editor of The Hartford Telegram, was
cowhided last night by Allen Wiley and l.
P. Smith, of The Sunday Globe. The assault
is the result of long article in The Telegram
accusing The Globe of matchmaking opera
tons
II is amusing to see people with their
face drawn as il they had swallowed a
feather and it was tickling their lungs
and they would be happy if they could
only sneeze. Now, there is no need of
making faces" A bottle Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup will draw your face back
into smile.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-11-17

WATERBURY, Conn, Nov. l7.-At
O'Clock last night the first snow fell here.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-01
CONDITION OF TIE NAVY.

Annual Report OF Secretary whitney
submitted to the President.
The annual report of the Secretary of
the Navy has been presented to the Pres
ident. Secretary Whitney reviews briefly
the conditions of the navy as it will exist
on the fourth day of March, 1880, and
compares the same with its condition in
1885. Furnishing list of armed vessels
heretofore authorized by Congress, MIR.
Whitney says:
$50 far as armed ships are concerned, the
ubject is yet to be treated In broad way by
the Department and by Congress. At the
present time the conditions are such that
everything necessary to fighting ship can be
produced and furnished to the Department in
this country as soon as in the course OF con-
Struction any element or feature Is required.
But this has never heretofore. until the presy
ent time, been true and, therefore, tine con
sideration OF the suciect has been necessarily
POSTPONED by the Department until the pred
ert time.n
Secretary Whitney saws further that
the United States ranks second among
the nations in the possession of un-
armorcd cruisers or commerce de-
stroyers," which result has been brought
about because of the Department de-
voting itself almost exclusively since
March, 1880, to the construction of this
class of vessels
The business methods OF the Navy
Department are discussed at some length
and history given of the efforts being
made to simplify, systematic and i'm
prove them.
Upon this subject the report states that
"during the Years of 1884 and 1885 over
fifty per cent. of the value of the supplies
of the department were obtained by your
purchase within completion. During the
last year the proportion of such purchases
was less than eleven per cent. and in the
course Of the next fiscal year it is believed
that tie open purchases can be reduced
TO about five per cent"
The Secretary closes his report by
giving the main points of the reports sub.
United by the Admiral of the navy, the
chiefs Of the various naval bureaus and
the board of visitors to the naval academy
abstracts from which have been pub.
lished heretofore.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-01
ONLY THREE HOURS AND TEN MIN
UTES TO PHILADELPHIA.

The Pennsylvania Railroads New Fast
Service From the National Capital.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
always recognized the expedlency of fast
trains between Washington and Philadelphia,
and the service as it now exists has been con-
spicuously fine, the time fast, and the trains
equipped in most liberal manner, both with
the standard coaches OF the company's
own construction and Pullman parlor
and sleeping cars of the latest design. No
other line in the world has afforded such ac-
commodations for a similar service. The
volume OF traffic, however, between the Ma
tional Capital and the cities Of the Atlantic
coast continues to increase, aud the spirit Of
American life demands that a minimum of
time must be consumed In reaching given
point. In view of these considerations the
company, acting upon the well-established
principle that its patrons shall enjoy the best
available service and accommodations has
arranged to SO far improve its facilities,
by the addition Of fast trains, as
TO eclipse all previous standards
OF excellence, and distinguish the
Washington and Philadelphia line with au un-
exampled equipment In order TO accomplish
this two new fast trains In each direction will
..he- added to the existing schedule. A fast
morning express will leave Washington, Balt-
more aud Potomac Station, at 500 a. IN. week
rive at Philadelphia, Broad Street Station,
lilo a. IN. fast evening train will leave
Washington daily at $40 p. M, Balti-
more, DOS p. M, and arrive at Philadelphia
l1,20 p. m. Two fast south-bound trains
will also leave Philadelphia for Washington
at s.31 a. m. daily aud So p. m. week days,
arriving at Washington 11.40 a. m. and 708
| p. M, reducing in each case the time between
Washington and Philadelphia to three hours
and ten minutes. These trains will be
| equipped with Pennsylvania Railroad parlor
cars and day coaches. The new trains will
commence running December 3.
| This radical reduction In time is a measure
which the public will welcome with eager
ness. Its Inauguration is made possible at this
| time by the perfection TO which railway con-
struction and management mas attained. With
an excellent road-bed, protected by the block
system and interocking switches throughout,
with an equipment Of locomotives and cars
unsurpassed on any line, absolute safety goes
hand In hand with high speed.
| With these new attractions added to an al
ready popular line, there is no room for doubt
that the travelling public will continue to show
their appreciation of the efforts of this enter
prising company in an ever-increasing
! patronage.
The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-01
Report. About policemen Denied.

A report has been circulated to the effect
that Policeman Ward was found by Night In
spector Pearson on his beat and intoxicated,
and that when the night inspector spoke to
him about 1t Ward threatened to shoot him.
This morning Inspector Pearson denied this
last statement.
He said that early last Thursday morning he
met Policeman Ward on Policeman Far
quhar's beat, which adjoins Ward'e. Tho
two policemen were talking together, and,
when the night inspector asked Ward why he
was from his beat, he said that be heard dis
tress call blown aud had left his beat to an
swer II. Ward is suspended, pending an In
vestigation. But the night inspector denies
positively that Ward threatened TO shoot him.
1t was also said that Policeman Ward aud
some brother policemen spent the early part
OF the night In a house of ill-fame, where they
were disorderly. Lieutenant Heffner, in COM
mand OF the precinct in which Ward does
duty, says that he Is ignorant of any such
circumstance.