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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
An Electricians Horrible Death,

BoSToN, Nov. GOV V. Durkee, an cleo.
trician, OF Brooklyn, AN employe of the
Thompson Houston Electric company, was
killed yesterday morning while at work on a
new elevator at the fremont house. The
elevator was descending. when the spring in
the centrifugal device broke, sending piece
of metal through Durkee's body. j. NJ Ma
son, an employee of the Whittier Machine
coInpany had a leg broken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Suicide of n Scientist.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. S0.-Professor G. NJ
Levette, one of the best-known scientists OF
this city, committed suicide yesterday after.
noon. The deceased has been a resident of
this city since 1868, and was generally ad.
mired ON account of his literary and scien-
tific attainments Something over a year
ago he was run down by sleigh and badly
injured. Since then he had done nothing,
and it is thought that the fear of becoming
dependent upon friends led to the act
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov 30.-The caucus
OF tie Pennsylvania Republican delegation
at tho capitol yesterday afternoon TO gauge
the standing of the delegation regarding the
speakership and the clerkship of the house
was conducted quietly and without any fric-
ton. Judge Kelley presided. Only one bal.
lot was taken, and this resulted in IA votes
for Red and for Mckinley, and Edward
r. Mcpherson received IA for clerk, against
for John NJ. Carson The Mckinley men
were Kelley, Scull, Osborne, Wright and
Culbertson; whjts On the ballot for clerk
the Carson supP5fters were: Kelley, O'Neill,
Osborne Dalzell and Culbertson
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

NEW York, Nov. 30 Chicago gas trust
stock, which after dropping Is points Wednes-
day had closed that night at 46, sold down
yesterday without single rally to 80, net
loss Of full points for the day. Chicago
dispatches ale burdeued with promises of a
Reorganization and new life for the prop
erty, but pleasing as are all such assurances,
they do not quite offset the decisive action
by which New York bankers are throwing
the stuff out of loans
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 3O.-The presi.
dent yesterday made the following appoint
ments: Consuls-William Monaghan, of Ohio,
at Hamilton, Canada; John B. Osborne, of
Pennsy lvania, at Client; Delos H. Smith, of
Arizona, at Nogales; William f. Gardner,
of Wisconsin, at Rotterdam; Hiram J. Dun.
lop, of Illinois, at Breslau; Beckford Mackey,
of South Carolina, at San Jose, Costa Rica.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Lost Her Husbands Affections.

HUNTINGTON, Ind, Nov 9O-A sensational
suit was com nenced yesterday by Mrs. Mary
s. Brandon, wife Of one of the most promi-
nent physici ans In the county, who lives at
Andrews. 81 e alleges that a married woman.
wife Of WABASH railway engineer, now liv-
ing I'm Toledo O., has alienated the affections
OF her husband, W s Brandon, and asks
judgment in the shape OF alimony in the
sum OF IS 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

REPUBLICAN papers are out with nearly
everybody. They are in open and invec.
tive war upon the W. @. T U. people.
They are At war with the resolutions OF
the Farmers Alliance in this state at De-
cstur. They are in open condemnation
Of the farmers convention at st. Louis
They are down on the Knights Of Labor
Since Mr.. Powderly has said that he is
not talking high protection these DAYS
they have no more use for him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

WABASH, Ind, Nov. 3O.-There is big
snow blockade on the Cincinnati, Wabash and
Michigan road between Benton Harbor and
Elkhart. All trains were abandoned between
these points until snow plows went over the
line. On the Grand Trunk railway twenty
four trains were stuck in drifts between
Battle Creek and Valparaiso Snow there is
three feet deep and drifting badly Business
on the line Is suspended
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

TnR the theory that oil will Offset Ii.
quor has long been current among club
men. Those who drop Into the p-town
oyster houses and restaurants in New
York after midnight are very apt to or.
der a salad simply TO get the oil with
which # is dressed The idea Is that oil
will remain on tip Of whatever is In the
stomach, and that the fumes OF the H.
quor that has been drunk cannot ascend
through IL 10 the head.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
A Great Surprise

Is 10 store for all who use Kemps
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy Would you
believe that 1t is sold on its
merits, and that any druggist lie
authorized by the proprietor Of this
wonderful remedy to give you a
sample bottle free7 II never fails to
cure acute or chronic coughs. All
druggists sell Kemps Balsam. Large
bottle so cents aud 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

Who OF US are wItnout trouble be they
small or larger The blessings Of health
are beet appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. u severk
cold. or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant FOL
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Approved tn. Inspector. Action.

wAsnISGToS CITY, Nov. 30.-The treas
ury department has approved the action of
George W. Baker, Chinese inspector at
Heche, N. D., in sending back to Canada
two Chinese laborers who passed into the
Unitel States from Canada without proper
papers. Numerous complaints have been
made If Chinese laborers entering this coun-
try on the northern border and Assistant
Secretary Tichenor approving Mr.. Bakers
action calls attention TO the penalties i'm
posed by the Chinese exclusion act and sug-
gests that in these cases he should consult
the United States district attorney
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
win Readopt the Old Flag.

RIO DE JANEIRo, Nov. 3O-The govern
ment has finally readopted the old flag. This
action has given rise to some irritation.
France has recognized the republic Senior
BarboZa, the minister of finance, has con-
vened meeting Of bankers and brokers with
the view OF considering plans for rendering
assistance in commercial transactions when
NECESSARY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

LYNN, Mass, Nov. 30.-William +. Sar-
telle, of Worcester, Mass, a performer in G
dime museum here, was shot dead Thursday
night. He was performing trick with q
rife, which he apparently loads with leaden
bullets and then requests some one to shoot
at him, appearing TO catch the bullet in his
mouth. This time he failed to substitute q
pasteboard bullet, and William Flanagan
who fired the gun, shot Sartelle dead.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
A rrintinr Companv tine. 10 TN. w.,

CHICAGO, Nov. So The Althrop Publish
ing and Mailing company, at Sc Wabash
avenue, was closed by the sheriff Friday
upon execution papers Hled by J. Rufus
Beardsley for claim Of $3.50, and Mary
Stokes for $3.50. The liabilities are e,ti-
mated at S93.0o0, the assets at s., 900. The
concern was managed 10y Thomas Althrop
and did The printing for several weekly
naDers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

The only place to buy ELLIS GEL
EBRATED MERCER COUNTY COAL
is opposite st. Joseph's church. Second
avenue. Don't be deceived. as this cele-
brated coal cannot be bought of any
other merchant In the city. Also Lehigh
and Scranton hard coal, brick tile. etc.
Telephone No. 1896. T. II. ELLIS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
The Pan-Anerican Congress.

WAS IINGToN CITY, Nov. S0.-The PAN
American congress at its session yesterday
afternoon resumed consideration of the par
liamentary rules to be adopted for the gov
eminent and guidance of the conference.
Conside rable progress was made with the
rules yesterday, and at O'Clock the con-
gress az journed until Monday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

DENVER, Colo., Nov. so. The suit Of Judge
Racker agAinft Harvey Young, for one-sixtb
interest in the Ashen mins, was decided yes
terday in Rucker's favor Young sold the
option on his interest to Racker for SIS, 600,
but q rich veir was struck and he refused to
complete the u ade. The decision gives Rucker
property worth q, o00, 600 for $4,000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Report ON tia. Military Academy.


WAsHINerOE CITY, Nov 3O-The annual
report of the board OF visitors to the military
academy has been received by the secretary
OF war. After thorough and close inspec-
ton Of all departments, the board makes q
number of important recommendation In
many instances there exists a necessity, In
some cases very urgent, for the construction
OF new buildings. The absolute need OF bet
ter quarters for enlisted men and a better
hospital for them is particularly emphasized
The board recommends an appropriation for
steam heating plant for the riding hall and
stables and the construction Of a building In
which To place the machinery They regard
the establishment Of an electric light plant Of
the first Importance, and give strong reasons
why the appropriation for this purposs
should be granted improvements In the
band are recommended, and the Importance
OF furnishing better equipment In mortars,
heavy Siege guns, and general equipment for
artillery, cavalry, and infantry is fully ex-
hibited
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Mr.. stowell,.U Heavy Ios.

ATHoI, Mass, Nov. S0-The money and
jewelry stolen from Mr.. Henry R. Stowellis
house Wednesday night amounts in value to
S25,000. The eight persons in the house slept
undisturbed while the robbery was being
committed. A strange fact is that the safe
was opened by the combination, which was
supposed to be known only 10 Mr. Stowell
and his daughter, who is his bookkeeper
There is no clue to the robbers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

NEW YORK Nov 30-respite the verdict
Of the coronel's jury generating from all
blame Seigfri',d II. May, the whisky agent,
for causing Il e death of Martin J. Flynn
with his umb rella on Oct. 80, the grand jury
yesterday found an indictment against May
for manslaul liter in the first degree for
causing Flyrn's death. May has not vet
been arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

AMONG the causes why Kiner, of the
Geneseo Necs returns thanks this
year, is the fact that he has set OF new
rollers for his press and tina, there are
less mother-in laws 10 Henry county this
year than last.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

Colds. coughs and incipient consump-
ton cured by DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. a
remedy Of fifty years standing. known
and used all over the world. Do your.
self the favor to give II u trial. You will
be amply repaid.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
News About Town.

IL Is tho current report about town
that Kemp's Balsam for the throat and
lungs Is making some remarkable cures
with people who are troubled with
coughs, sore throat, asthma. bronchitis
and consumption. Any druggist will
give you trial bottle free OF cost. 1t is
guaranteed To relieve and cure The
large bottles are SOC and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Pontoon Bridge Washed Awax

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Nov. 3o.-Thursday
night the pontoon bridge which was recently
constructed across the Missouri river at thi.
point was washed away by floating ice. The
missing parts have been regained and will
be placed in their former positions. The
bridge cost $4,000.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
che Nayassa Rint Cas-.

BALTIMORE, Nov. S0-The arguments in
the Navassa riot case were resumed yester-
day morning in the United States court, E.
J. Waring (coioredl and Archibald Stirling
spoke for the defense. District ATTORNEY
hayes will make tie closing argument for
the government
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Baltimore Leave, the A.soc,a,,on

BALTIMORE, Nov. 30.-The Baltimore Base
Ball club has rendered its resignation as a
member Of the American association. This
city will in all probability become a member
of the Atlantic association
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 80 The Merchants
Bridge and Terminal company has increased
its capital stock TO s2,0Oo0O0 The increase
Is required to meet the necessities Of the ex-
tensive system of terminals which the com.
pany has planned for the benefit of the city's
commerce.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

PARIS, Nov. 30.-The condition of the son
Of Mr.. Robert T. Lincoln, American minister
10 London, who is lying Ill at Versailles, ID
greatly improved, and hopes ara now enter
tanned for his recovery,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

Nearly Severed His Head from the Body.
TRENTON, y. j., Nov. 30.-John Sweeny
committed suicide yesterday, nearly cutting
his head off with a razor. He had been on
spree and was Respondent. He sent for his
fancee, Miss Mamie Duffy, to come and see
him. She did not respond quickly enough to
suit him, and he began slashing his throat
A policeman disarmed him. but too late and
death soon ensued
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Victim. of the Wrecked Ge,man,,.

NEW YORK, Nov. S0.-Four more bodies
we're picked NJ yesterday near the wreck Of
the bark Germania on the beach near Long
Branch. One OF the bodies was that of the
captain. His body will be buried by the
agents Of the shin at Greenwood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Died ON 8,.w,dd,n,Tr,n

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30-Rodney NJ.
Curtis, of Binghamton, n Y, died suddenly
yesterday VIII lie driving In a carriage with
his wife to dartmouth park The couple
were on wedding trip to Washington, hay
ing been married Wednesdav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
MALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue OF an ord er and decree OF the County
court of Rock Island county, Illinois, made on the
petition OF the undersigned. Anna Doonan, sd.
ministratrix OF the estate Of Frank DoonRn, de-
ceased for leave to sell the real estate OF said de
ceasei. at the Novembe term, A. D. 1899, OF said
court to~tt On the l4th day OF November 1899,
shall on the i4th day OF December next, al three
O'Clock in the afternoon of said cay, sell at public
sale. for cash in hand. at the north door of the
court house IN the city OF Rock Island in said
county. all the right, title and interest of Frank
Doonan, deceased, and the homestead and dover
interest Of said Anna Doonsn in the following de-
scrbed real estate situated in the county OF Rock
Island and state of Illinois, to-wit:
Lot four, az, in block five, (5), Brackett's idi-
ton TO the city Of RI ok leland Said real estate
being more particularly described as follows, TO-
wit:
Commencing at the southeast corner Of said
block i've, 90, running thence west along the
south line OF said block Eve (5l sixty 100 feet :
thence north and parallel with the east line of
said block five, Isl, one hundred aud twenty four
ga feet thence east and parallel with the south
line OF said block, sixty (60) feet; thence south
along the east line Of said block FIVE, o. one
hundred and twenty-four Q24l feet to the pace
OF beginning.
Dated this 18th day Of November. A. D 1889
ANNA nOONAN,
Administrstrix OF the ESTATE OF Frank Doonan
deceased.
T. w HuRsT Air. far Admipi.trafriy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
MALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue Of an order and decree of the county
court OF Rock Island county, illinois, made on the
petition Of the undersigned Margaret B KelIsr-
strass, sdministratrix OF the estate of Frederick
W. kellerstrass, dece ased, for leave TO sell the
real estate Of said deceased at the November
Term, A. d.. 1881, OF said court, to-wit: on the
14th dav OF November. 1899.
i ehsli on the Fourteenth day of December next,
at two O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day, sell
public sale for cash in hand. AZ the north door of
The court house in the city of Rock Island in said
county, all the right. title and interest OF said
Frederick W. kellersirass, deceased, and the
dover interest of said Margaret b Kellcrstrass,
In the following described real estate situated in
the county Of Rock Island and State OF Illinois.
towit:
The undivided two thirds % Of sub-lot Eve
80, In block two (2) in Spencer Cases addition
TO the city Of Rock Island-said subot Eve (5) be-
ing sometimes described the east forty 40) feet
OF lot too 90 in said block two ts)
Alec the undivided one-haf ca OF the west
half % Of lot three (5) in said block two (2) in
Spencer Cases addition 10 said city.
Dated this 18th day OF November. A. D., 1889
MARGARET B. he LERsIRAss,
Administrative of the Estate of Frederick W.
Kslerstrass. Deceased.
Z. w. HURsT, Attorney for Administrative.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

BRIDGEwATER, Ont, Nov 3o.-The ouse
of Widow Alder, thirty-seven miles east of
here, wns burned Thursday, and a l2-year-
old daughter of Mrs. ALDER persisted in the
danes The mother was absent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
UNCLE SANS NAVY.
Annual Report OF Admiral Porter, the
Commanding Onicer.

Annual Report OF Admiral Porter, the
Commanding Onicsr.
WASHINGTON CRY, Nov 3O-The annual
report Of Admiral ID. d. Porter, the COM
handing officer Of the United States navy,
shows that most Of the ships in the navy are
In good condition. The receiving ship Dale,
has rotten bull Four vessels, the Antiet am,
the Juniata, the Pilgrim, and the Quinne-
baug have been condemned and ordered to
be sold for the sum of $500, $4,000, s5O0 and
SIS 90 respectively. The admiral makes but
ono recommendation which is contained in
the following paragraph:
Unsatisfactory Reports.
ut has been customary for reports Of ex-
ercises on board ships OF war 70 be sent to
me for examination | have frequently found
these reports so unsatisfactory and the regu-
lations 50 imperfectly complied with, that
am Of opinion that they should be made
directly 10 the bureau Of navigation, where
they would come directly under the eye OF
the department Many things which are
obsolete are still adhered to in these reports,
the forms for which were made twenty years
ago Since then the system of naval tactics
and exercises has entirely changed. | there
fore beg leave TO recommend that under the
system about to be inaugurated I'm the navy
entirely new forms for exercise reports be
adopted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

LONDON. Nov. 30 Martin Farquhar Tup-
per, the well-known poet, prose writer and
philosopher, died yesterday at the age Of 70.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
Found Frozen to Death in H,. /. Doorx

CANTON, o., Nov 30-Charles Reynolds of
Youngstown, aged As, was found frozen q
death in the doorway yesterday morning. II
is said he drank too freely on Thanksgiving.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30

Pozzoni's Complexion Powder pro-
duces soft and beautiful skin-it COM
bines every element Of beauty and purity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-30
OF REAL ESTATE

VI RhaL ESTATE.
By virtue Of an order OF the County court of
Rock Island county state of Illinois, made nj the
November term thereof, A. u. 1857, upon the pc
tltlon OF the undersigned. administrator Of the
estate OF Patrick II, Egsn, deceased. against Eliza
Egan, lila Egan, Mr. l.. &. Freeman and the
Black Hawk Homestead Building, Loan and Saw
ing Association. will. on the Ilth day of Deem
oernext between the hours OF 10 O'Clock in the fore
neon and O'Clock in the afternoon of said day,
sell at public vcndue, subject to Fourteen
Hundred 81 400 dollar mortgage executed 10 Sc
cure one certain promisory note of the same
amount, held by the Black Hawk Homestead
Building, Loan and Saving Association. at the
north door Of the Coart house in the city OF Rock
Island. Rock Island county, stste OF Illinois, all
the interest OF the said Patrick II. Eean and the
dover interest OF kliza EGsn, his widow, in the
following described real estate situated in the
county of Rock Island. state OF Illinois, io-wlt:
ksst one-half OS) lot No. one % In MARTINS A
kodmsn's addit on 10 the city Of Rock Islsnd
Terms OF Sale-All Of the purchase money to be
pal upon the confirmation of the petitioners
report Of said sale by the court
Dated the ilth day OF Nov lssa
MICHAEL y HIGGINS.
Administrator Of the estate of Patrick Ii Egsn,
deceased
MoEsIRY McENRY, Solicitors Q.d4w
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.ssnrvival of the Fittest."

1t has always been our object to study
the wants and look to the interests OF our
customers. Our long and successful busi-
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rything pertaining to
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NOTICE.

Having closed out my business to the
firm of Ed. S. Beall a. Co., and wishing to
close up my affairs, hereby notify all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted TO me,
that unless their accounts are satisfacto-
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they will be placed in the hands OF an at
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Thanking all my friends for their liberal
patronage in the past ten years, and trust
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To the Public.
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FIRST Glass Clothing.

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