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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

Tonight ut the Burtis opera house In
Davenport. the celebrated Ludwig Con-
cert company is to give an entertainment.
including the world-iamous Kerry Pr
per. The music.loving people Of Rock
Island will improve the rare opportunity
thus afforded Of hearing rich entertain.
ment
The Dear Irish Boy is to be pre-.
sented at Harper's theatre tomorrow
night. The New York Tim. says:
Dan Mccarthy. OF True Irish Hearts"
Tame, brought out a new play. The
Dear Irish Boy. at The Windsor on Mon
day night. II jumped At once Into sue
cess. The Dear Irish Boy" IS built upon
somewhat familiar Hibernlan lines. II
u full OF wit and song. bag pipes and
dance. and vein Of pathos runs through
In word. Il 10 a rollickIng Irish play.
ban MCCARTHY enacts the hero, and he il
ably supported by MIR Gus REYNOLDS, who
u elassed as being one OF the best char.
aC'ef actors In the profession. and 10 this
play he suslains his reputation, for his
lmpersonstion Of Mike McClutchey was q
piece OF acting seldom seen on any stage.
and he deserved the we'll earned applause
he received Reynolds Is simply i'm
mense
On Friday evening McCabe & Youne's
operate Ministries appear at Harper's
theatre and Of them the New Orleans
Itmes- Democrat SAYS.
capital beginning Of the week was
made Al Faranta's theatre Last night by
heCabe q YounR's Star Colored Opera.
sc mlns,rels" The company Ia COM
posed OF forty performers, Including a
NrRe percentage Of unusually clever
specialists One OF the strongest ele.
ments OF success Of the company Ia. how.
ever, TO be found In the fact that there IL
not weak place In the whole combine.
tlon' While the solos were admirable.
the concerted music was worthy Of special
commentator. There was much that
was fresh In the comioalities introduced.
while the trombone solos by Henry
Hutchinson constituted one Of the most
entertaining novelties.
McCabe a Young will furnish the 1t.
fractions at this deservedly popular place
OF amusement for the remainder OF the
week.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Grounding Of Animal.

The generally accepted terms OF the vari-
Gus groups Of animals and birds are as fol-
lows, according to an English authority: A
herd Of swine, skulk Of foxes, "a pack Of
wolves, drove OF oxen or cattle, "a sounder
Of hogs, troop Of monkeys, pride Of lions,
q sleuth Of bears, u band OF horses, herd VI
ponies, O covsy of partridges "a hide Of pheas
ants, 9 wisp Of snipe, "a schoul Of whales, u
shoal OF behring's, a run Of fish, "a flight "
doves, q muster of peacocks, a siege Of her
ons, building OF rocks, a brood Of grouse, a
swarm % bees, gnats, fies, etc, a stand Of
bowers, watch Of nightingale, cast Of
hawks. flock Of geess, sheep, goats, etc, q
bsvy ~ girls. n gallery Of stars, and a crowd
Of msu or bows
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Des Moline. Ball Club Reorssni,,d

DEs MoINEs, la, Nov. 26-The Des
Moines Be Ball association has reorganized
by the election Of the following officers:
President, L. NJ Martin; vice president,
A. Wright; secretary. G. F. Selleck; direc-
tors, Fred A. Field, A. c. Alverson, A. c.
Jewell. The franchise and grounds were
purchased from the old company Macullar.
the wel-known short stop, will manage the
team, and he was wired yesterday afternoon
to at once proceed to sign "A good team with
out regari TO the expense Base ball men
here feel assured that Des Moines will have a
great team IN the field next year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Engineer and F,r.,n.n K,,,.s

CEDAI FALLS, Ia, Nov. ga disastrous
wreck, caused 10y the collapse of bridge, oc-
CURED near Arlington, a small town about
twenty-five miles west of here on the Illinois
Central road The train was heavily load
ed freight and was being drawn by two en-
gines The first engine passed over the
bridge sfely, but the second went down, hor-
ribly CT ishing and instantly killing the en-
gineer, Art Dubois, and his fireman, John
Classy. The rest Of the train was also badly
wrecked
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Hov's Thisi

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of cstarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls catarrh cure.
r. J. CHENEY & Co. Props.
Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by their
frm:
WEST & TRuAx. Wholesale druggists,
Toledo. o.
WALpIs9, KINsAN & MARVIN. Wholesale
druggists. Toledo, o.
Z. II. VAN H1sEN. Cashier, Toledo Ma
tionel bank, Toledo. o.
HaDs cstarrh cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces OF the system. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
He SnecuIafed in Wheat.

MOUNT CARROLL, Ill, Nov. 26-Abram
fl. Lichty, administrator for several large
estates and guardian for a number of heirs,
is said to be a defaulter for from SO, 600 to
$4,000 He has not been seen here since
Thursday, when he boarded train bound
for Chicago. Saturday he should have ap-
peared in the circuit court, and his failure TO
do so led to an investigation of his affairs
His downfall is attributed to wheat specula-
tipn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Bodies y covered at Johnstown.

PrrTsBURG, Nov. 26-Four bodies came to
the surface of the Conemaugh river at Johns
town yesterday. One was that Of a man
supposed to b. John Day, of Prospect, Md ,
who, with his daughter, was lost from the
Inflated day express of the Pennsylvania
railroad at CInemaugh station. So many
bodies are being brought to the surface by
the high waters Of the past few days that a
patrol has been started. Men will walk up
both ssdes Of the river between Johnstown
and Nineveh daily 70 look for cornses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
The Montana Ieeislature.

HELENA, Mont, Nov. 26.-The senate met
at 10 O'Clock yesterday, with only eight mem
bers present, and took a recess until o'clock
without tram acting any business of impor-
lance. The Democratic lower house met at
the same hour, with twenty-eight members
present Representative Humber, OF Deer
Lodge, was sworn in All the officers elected
by this branch were sworn in. The Repub-
ican lower house convened at 2 o'clock
Nothing important was done during the day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Ihe Sneakershin-

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov 26-The Demo
cratic members-elect Of the next house Of
representatives, now I'm the city, held meet
Ing In the ways and means committee-room
Yesterday afternoon, and decided to hold =
formal caucus in the house chamber on Fri
day night next to nominate a candidate for
speaker and other officers of the house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

TOLEDO, o., Nov. GA photographer
named Philip Ball committed suicide in his
gallery yesterday morning by hanging him.
self. His son, aged about 20 years, was a con-
sumptive and has been confined to his bed
for nearly a year He died at o'clock
yesterday morning. No cause is assigned for
the fathers rash act other than the great
grief and sorrow caused by the death of his
only child, OF whom he was pasSionately
fond
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Bnrinh ed I'm the EIames

BLAcKFoOr, Idaho, Nov 26-Tbe terri
torial asylum was destroyed by fire yester-
day morning Z, the flames being caused by
defective fue in the basement. Fifty-seven
out of sixty five inmates were rescued while
two women ana two men are known TO have
persisted, and four are yet missing and are
supposed to have been burned The building
was partially, and the contents totally,
DESTROYED The loss is estimated at $500. 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

Boston, Nov. 26-Atchison gross earn
ings for the second week of November were
ssh, 6Si, an increase over the same week last
year of s6l,644 1t is reported that upwards
of S5,000,oO0 of Atchison bonds have been
deposited. Director Magoun will not. how
ever, confirm or deny the report He saws
the directors decided not to make the amount
public at present
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

BLOOM .NGroS, Ills, Nov. 20 -Theappellate
court at springfield has affirmed the decision
of the lower courts in finding Mrs Wash
burne, of the Bloomington Salvation Army
So and &C SIS for beating bass drum on the
public tieets after the army had been or
dered by the mayor to quit the drumming
The cost, In the case amount 10 $500. The
decision one of importance, aud establishes
the right of cities and towns to regulate the
Salvatio tistS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

PITTsBURG, Nov. GA meeting of the
stakeholder of the Lawrence bank was held
yesterday. After short session the direc-
tors of the bank were authorized to 60 into
liquidation. William VI. McKelvey, of the
Third National bank, and an official of the
Standard Oil company were appointed as
signees. About 800 depositors OF the bank
held meet ng at night and decided to take
legal steps to secure the return of their
mOnav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
The OIL TRusT.
The Corporation would he Practieaii,

The Corporation Would BE Practically
Dissolved Under the New Plan.
NEW York, Nov. 26.-Now that n ma
jority Of the certificates of the American
Cotton Oil trust has been deposited under
the plan OF rcorganizing the concern as a cor
poration, the question has been raised as to
whether the committee can have the trust
dissolved and its securities transferred to the
proposed New Jersey company. At present
all the valuable assets of the trust held by
Me trustees consist of stocks and securities Of
sther corporations II majority of the
present certificate-holders in number and
amount shall demand it, nothing remains for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Over 5000 National Rank,

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 28-The forth
coming report of the comptroller of the cur.
rency covers the year ended Oct 81, 1889, at
which time there were in existence S,Sl9 ma.
tional banks, the largest number in operation
since the Inauguration Of the system These
associations possess an aggregate capital Of
t62O, ia, 1855 The last reports Of condition
exhibit their resources and liabilities ON Sept
80, 1889. The number reporting at that time
was 8 24O
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Fogerty Was Discharged.

Boston, Nov. 26.-Postmaster L. NJ Fo-
gerty, of the Brookline branch office, ap.
peared before Commissioner Hallett yester-
day, charged with the Misrepresentation OF
money order funds, and was honorably dis
charged, as his guilt could not be proven.
Fogerty was charged with taking portion
of the money he received for money order,
TO supply deficiency in the postage stamp
DEPARTMENT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Shot His Father Dead.

SLATER. Mo-, Nov. 26-While Edward
STother, colored, was abusing his wife yes
terday his son Timothy interfered, and
Strother turned on him with u poker The
lad seized a revolver from the table and shot
his father dead The boy is only u years
old He was arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
THE CAPITAL CITY.
Washington Items of Interest to
the Public.
ANNUAL REPORT OF GEN. BUssEY.

He UPhoids His Decision Giving q PEN
sion to Dishonorably Discharged Sol
diers-The Pan-American Congress-A
Peruvian In tho Chair-The Foreign
Mail service-Onenses Against the
Postal Law.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 26-Asssistant
Secretary Bussey in his annual report states
that during the past fiscal year the action Of
the commissioner of pensions in cases ap-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
VIII Eat Turkev I'm Rerli,

BERLIN, Nov 26.-Already 400 tickets
have b'sn sold for the dinner which will be
given by the Americans in Berlin, under the
pre-iae5-v II stta......s. alins 81 Ihanksgiv-
ing Day. The further sale OF tickets has
been stopped, as the Kaiserhof hall, in which
the banquet will be given, will not hold more
than 400 guests The only German guests
who will he present at the banquet are Prince
Bismarck, Prince Blackwell, Professor
Mommsen and Professor Curtins. Prince
Bismarck will make a speech.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Terrible Accident to a Little Boy.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 90 Yesterday aft
ernoon, a little 5-year-old son of W. W.
Tally, of this city, met with singular and
terrible accident While playing near his
fathers door with a sharp stick in his mouth
the boy Eel and drove the stick entirely
through his throat, the point coming through
the back TIE stick was removed with great
difficulty The wound is very serious and
NAV uraye fatal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
A L,uchine la Wisconsin.

WATERFALL, Wis, Nov. u In the town
of Preston, seven miles from here, Hans
Jacob Olsen was taken cut by mob OF men,
some of whom were masked and hanged TO a
tree, where his body was found yesterday
morning. 1t il not known definitely what
he had done to bring him TO such fate, but
the rumor here is that he had committed an
atrocious murder and that an inquest is in
progress
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

LONDON, Nov. 26.-Ernest Norton Rolfe, a
journalist, otherwise known as Ross Ray
mond, has been sentenced to ten years penal
servituds for forging a bill Of exchange. The
judge In passing sentence sud he doubted IL
. more veteran forgsr and swindler had ever
fallen into the hands Of Justice. Rolfe has
been sentenced a number Of times in Europe
and Am,.rira
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Wants To He Doorkeeper.

WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. GA. p. Cum
bingham, president of the Eight Hour League
OF America, has announced himself as a can
didate from Nebraska for the house door.
keepership He claims a large western fol-
lowing among the members of the house, and
that the friends of Mckinley, Burrows, and
cannon have promised him their support
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
A Failure i'm Iron.

NEW York, Nov. 26.-The iron firm OF
Caldwell, Wilcox & Co, at Newburg, made
an assignment yesterday. They were largely
interested in the New York aqueduct con.
tracts. They bought a foundry site on
Broadway not long ago, and afterward on
the river front adjoing the Standard Oil COM
pany. The amount of the liabilities was not
known last night, but the failure will be dis
astrous to creditors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Union Pacific EARNINGS

BosToN, Nov. 26.-The earnings Of the
Union Pa life Railroad company for the
month of October were IS, S3l ,3l9 an in
Crease over the corresponding month of last
year of s29s,OOO; expenses, 81 ,s05, 7SS, in
crease SlC2, 455; surplus 81, SIS 5sl, increase
slS5,5O For ten months ending Oct. 81 {:
Earnings SO, 1916 ,Odi increase s435 AS; ex-
penses sl4 ,sO3, sG2 decrease s4s7 .6S9. surplus
flO, 5g1. 2H increase S,U3 HI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

MAssILLoS, O., Nov 26-Coal train No.
30 and the work train on the Cleveland
Lorain and Wheeling railroad collided yes
terday at Flushing. Engineer A. H Myers
OF the coal train, was killed Jerry Page,
conductor and Charles Beesie, engineer, Of
the work train, were seriously injured as
wers also several trainmen. Both engines
were ruined beyond repair and twenty cars
were piled a high rs the telegraph poles
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
the present trustees to do but to sell them.

the present trustee Is to do but TO sell them
Would Have to Declare n Dividend
The certificates so sold and converted into
money, the trust rs upon like demand would
be obliged 10 declare dividend out OF the
moneys thus rea lied. While, therefore, in
theory, the trust would continue for twenty
one years as pro, ided in the agreement, the
trustees would lave parted with possession
of all the shares of the other corporations
owned by the sreat trust, and they would
have only what IS legally known as a dry
trust" to admin ster upon. Thus the trust
would be practically dissolved, although
theoretically it would still be in existence
A Trust without Assets.
II would simply be trust without assets.
1t is possible, therefore, that those who de-
posit their certif Gates within the time limited
by the reorgani sation committee may be-
come the sole stockholders of the New Jersey
corporation, and participate in its ad-
vantages, while those who fail so to do will
be obliged to content themselves with the
dividend which may be declared by the
trustees out of he proceeds arising from the
sale of the secur ties in the treasury OF the
trust
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

81. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2G-lt is asserted
that the betrothal of the ezarewitch to
Princess Maud, of Wales, will shortly be an
nounced. The authority for this statement
also imparts the information that the
czarewiteh is an ardent admirer OF the
young lady and is anxious to form the ALI
snce for other reasons than those of con
yeuience
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

RACINE, Wis, Nov. 28.-John Hamilton,
one of the earliest residents of Racine, died
Sunday afternoon at his home here of a com
plication of diseases. He was born in St
Boswelfs Scotland, in October, 1877 In
1888 he removed to Chicago to survey the
Chicago and Galena road, the first railroad
built out Of Chicago. In 1S43 he came to
Racine and located here permanently
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Suicide of a Commercial Man.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 26-About O'Clock last
evening Louis Meyer, 30 years old, travel
ing salesman for the Meyer annerman Sad
dlery company of this city, committed sui
eide by shooting himself through the head
with pistol at his home, - South Compton
avenue. He leaves wife and six children.
Cause poor health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Killed by . Natural Ga. E.plosio,

DAYTON, o., Nov. 3.-The Hawthorne
twostory brick dwelling, in the western part
Of the city, was blown to atoms at O'Clock
this morning by an explosion of natural gas
Two children were killed, and Scott Haw-
tborne, his wife, and father were terribly
and fatally injured They were taken to the
hospital The explosion was heard all over
the CITY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Torn To Pieces by Machin.r,

NEWARK, y. j., Nov. ri -Whi,a Christian
MotEel was oiling shaft in Listers agreed
turai works he was caught and whiria.i
around the shaft until torn to pieces i,s
head, arms and legs being severed FROM the
body by coming in contact with the frame
work of tho Shaff{no
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
The Cronin Murder Trial.

Cronin murder trial, after introducing two
or three witnesses to strengthen their alibis
for Kunze and O'Sullivan, closed their side
of the case yesterday, and the state began at
once to offer its rebuttsl testimony The first
witness called for this purpose was DIR. Pat
rick Curran. Strong objection was made by
defendants counsel to the questions put to
him, and at the time of adjournment all the
lawyers were wrangling over it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Terrible Sight for n Father

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 26.-Fred Ewing
aged ID years, son of the yard engineer of the
Georgia Central railroad, was run over and
killed by train in the yard yesterday, his
head being cut off. The boys father wit
messed the terrible affair
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Boston Politics.

BosToN, Nov. 26-The Independent Demo
Gratis have indorsed the denomination Of
Mayor Hart Hon Robert Treat Paine
who was recently nominated for mayor by
an Independent citizens convention, declines
the nominal on
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

pealed to the secre-
tary CT the interior
were sustained In
l,I76 cases and re-
versed in "a cases.
Since July l and up
10 October, 1899, the
pension Office has
reversed 43 times in
appealed cases and
Is u stained i'm l49
cases. Gen. Bussey
refers TO his efforts
to liberalize { b 9
nracticA of the de-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
The killing Was Accidental.

NEW NoRE. Nov 26.-The coroner's jury
has exonrra.ed Siegfried Nav from blame
for the dealt Of Martin Flynn II was shown
that MAY It, bhed Flynn in the eve with an
umbrella accidentally while defending him
self from an attack by Flynn, who was
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

BERLIN, Nov. 26-The North German
Gazette says that the situation in Brazil
causes the powers no anxiety and that there
Is no necessity for sending a German man-of
war Ia Hrazil
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

BERLIN, Nov. 26-The 80 miners who
were entOmbed in flooded mine ut Reck-
linghausen, in Westphalia, ON Friday last
have all been rescued
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
4 New Firearm Eirm.

SYRACUSE, y V, Nov ~ Lyman C.
Smith has sold controlling interest in the
gun works Of l.. c. Smith manufacturer Of
bammerless guns, to John Hunter and bis
five sons and Harry Comstock, of Fulton y
Y, and the works will be IiioN 81 Ia Fulton
Immediately The new firm viii lie know
as the Hunter & Comstnck Arm> .nnn.anN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

New YORK, Nov. 26-it is announced
that Mike Kelly has signed a contract to play
with the Boston Brotherhood club next sea
son. kelly's signature was obtained by
MeSsrS johnson, of Cleveland, and Haulon,
nj Pittsburg, who arrived here Saturday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

BELGRADE, Nov. GA plot To depose
King Alexander and TO put Prince Peter
Kangeorgevich In his place has been discov-
cred. Many Russian diplomats are said to
be implicated in the plot. Three of the con-
| spirators have been arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Second Senator from North Dakota

BISMARCK, n. D., Nov 26-The house
and senate in joint session last night elected
L. r. Casey, of jamestown. the second sena-
tor for North Dakota. On the last ballot he
received 81 votes and his election was then
made unanimous
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
Honoring Ex-Governor Alger.

NEW York, Nov. 26.-Gen. R. A Alger,
OF Michigan, has been chosen director Of
the Tennessee Coal and Iron company, vice
Ex-Governor John c. Brown, of Tennessee.
deceased. Ex-senator Thomas c. Platt, of
New York, is president Of the company,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
ConHagration at Edward.viIIe. Ills

EDwARDsvILLE, Ills, Nov. 26.-Kehlor
Bros -four mill, warehouse and elevator,
together with blacksmith shop and large
tenement building, were burned early in the
morning The total loss is estimated at from
$3.50, 0o0 to $500, 600; insurance, one-half
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26
PENDLETON DEAD.
The Ex-Minister to Germany
Dies at Brussels.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF HIS CAREER.

The Prominent Part which He Took In
the Advocacy OF Civil Service Reform
An Interesting Letter from Explorer
stsniey-The Czarewitch to Wed Prin-
cess Maud-Old World Items of Interest.
LONDON, Nov. 26.-George II. Pendleton,
ex-United States minister to Germany, died
at Brussels Sunday evening. He had been
III for some time, but his death was not ex-
pected Immediately George Hunt Pendle-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-26

MONTANA democrats appear soundant-
ly able to take care OF themselves. They
have the cards in their hands and know
how to play them.