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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
At the Theatre.

Beach & Bowers famous MINISTRIES
gave an exceedingly clever performance
TO large audience at Harper's theatre
last evening. The first part was novel
and on the spectacular order, showing the
customary semi circle with band grouped
in the rear; but the surroundings were
beautifed with special and very hand
some scenic effects. the band appearing
in Turkish costume with white faces,
while the burnt cork artists were richly
attired in Shakespearian costumes. The
songs were new and well rendered, es,
pecially was this true Of All Marchem's
Baby and |, a touching little melody
and one Of the sweetest things ever heard
on the minstrel stage The feats of Mon
cayo the homeless contortionist, were
wonderful the Mexican drill was unique,
Otis Bowers the comedian, was a whole
show In himself in his original creation
Of the stump speaker; Beach and John>
sons Fun on the Quiet" was
enjoyable, Chas. Cassde, the funny
musical artist. gave side,splitting
entertainment aud the knockabout
feats Of Rowe and Johnson were
the best ever seen here. The whole con-
cluded with the new extravaganza,
Aunt Hanns's Christening" There is
striking contrast indeed between the
entertainment Of last night and the one
given by the company on its former ap-
pearance here. Come again.
Tonight the Burleigh Dramatic COM
pauy, under the management of A. r.
WILDER. opens three nights engagement
at HarpeIs theatre. The New York Dis,
patch says of the organization:
Notwithstanding the dissgreeable
weather last evening, an audience Of fair
proportions assembled At the York
opera house 10 witness the presentation
OF the romantic melodrama, THE Black
Spider" by the Burleigh company. The
play Is strong one, and owing to its sd-
mirable rendition. Immediately scored =
success and received generous applause
The cOmpany-one and all-were seen TO
advantage. and are undoubtedly the
strongest collection Of performers gath.
cred together in one company playing at
popular prices.
W. j. Scsnlon, the great comedian of
Peek Boo fame. appears at the new
Burtis in Davenport tomorrow night in
his latest comedy success, MILES Aroos. "
introducing all the songs which have car
ried his name far and wide. IL will be q
great treat, such as the people of the
three cities will appreciate as well as en-
Joy.
A truly great musical event is at hand
in Davenport in the appearance at the
Burtis opera house on Friday evening the
18th inst. of the renowned Campsniai
Whitney Opera and Concert company,
comprising. besides the world renowned
tenor. Italo Campanini and the famous
American hesso. Mynor II. Whitney, the
charming young contralto. Clara Poole,
and the extraordinary soprano artist.
Signoria C.ementina Devere-justly
styled the Jenny Lind of the day. These
great singers and others of the remsrks-
BILE company will be heard IN good con.
cert ana also in the magnificent third act
of Faust" in costume and with COM
plete scenic accessories. A great attend
ance may be relied upon on the occa-
sion. The advance sale of seats will open
on Monday next.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
President Day and the brotherhood.

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 In an interview with
a United Press reporter yesterday President
Day denied the report that he contemplated
joining the Brotherhood league. Mr.. Day
was very indignant over the report, and de-
clared that the story was a lie, that it was
made out of whole cloth, and that the writer
of it knew it. Mr.. Day, continuing, said: Il
told the writer Of the story that had no
communication with Mr.. Ward or Mr.. Coo
gan, and that had as much intention of
joining the Brotherhood league as had of
changing my name to Benedict Arnold by
petitioning the legislature"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Western Union Affairs.

New YORK, Oct 10. At the annual meet
lug of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany the old board of directors was re-elect-
cd without opposition The statement for
the fiscal year ended june 50 shows gross re-
ceipts of SD 7sS, 1874; operating expenses,
$l4, sos, 1872; net earnings, s6,2ls,0 an in
crease of 81, I47, 40 over last year. After
payment of dividends and all charges there
was surplus from the years business of
Sl,072, s66 which makes the total surplus of
Juns 30 IS GIL 4Ol
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
That McCov-IIat6,,d Atroci,x

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct l0-The Noun
tain Monitor, Of Pikeville, in the region Of
.hs Mccoy Hatfield gang. says it has not
heard OF the alleged murder Of a bridal
couple and the officiating minister, said to
have occurred IN Pike county ten days ago,
an account Of which was telegraphed to the
newspapers OF the north, and by them dis
seminated through the press associations
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Roth Loved ,h. Same widow.

PIoUA, O., Ost 1O-Henry Huffman and
Lawrence Huter, both men of A. years Of
age, courted the same womau-a young
widow named Lerzer. Huter was the IA =
vored sutton. Huffman becams jealous, an d
called on Huter yesterday morning shortly
after o'clock. The men exchanged few
words, when Huffman drew a revolver and
fired. Huter fell at the first shot Huffman
stood over him and fired a second time.
Huffman then shot himself in the neck, kill
ing himself. Huter still lives, but cannot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

New ORLEANS, Oct I0.-Tbe Picay une's
Austin, Tex, special says: Eighteen COM
plants have been lodged against cotton
planters living in Cald and Hayes coun-
ties for importing cotton-pickers from Mex
leo, and they will be brought to Austin for
trial Heretofore during good crop years
planters have brought large numbers of
Mexicans into Texas to pick cotton. The
operation of the foreign labor law is work.
ing great hardship and much cotton will be
lost in consequence.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
CAPTAIN slntirr,,. CnndItion.

ST LOUIS, Oct 10 Capt. D. r Slattery,
the victim Of the brutal assault at jefferson
and Cas- avenues last Sunday morning, was
worse yesterday and there was some anxiety
among bis friends as 10 his ultimate recov-
cry He u suffering more than at any time
since he was 30 cruelty b-aten His wounds
consist OF a long cut in the back Of the head
badly battered face, and number Of
bruises ON the body. Tho diamonds of
which he was robbed have not yet b-sn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Safety Device. for Railways.

NEW YORK, Oct lo.-The general rail.
road time convention was held yesterday at
the Hotel Brunswick. The membership of
the convention was reported as l16 compa-
MES, representing 100, s9l miles of road. 1t
was decided TO appoint committee on safe
ty appliances, to consider what are the
essential requisites in all devices for
power brakes, automatic couplers, inter
locking switches, block systems and beating
and lighting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 10-MesSra West &
Rommel, on behalf Of William Witty, yes
terday brought suit against Terencs V.
Powderly and other officers of the general
executive board OF the order of Knights OF
Labor. When the strike occurred among
the knitting goods workers in eastern New
York it was Endorsed by tho general execu-
tive board, who ordered the plaintiff to fur
nish any members of the order with such
necessaries as they might need Witty
furnished about 81, 900 worth of groceries,
and has been paid all but balance of 5000
which he claims the executive board guaran-
f2aa.i
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
VIII Go into Liquid alton.

Boston, Oct 9-The American Wool Re-
porter says: Another farm mortgage COM
psny has gone into liquidation. The An.
thony Loan and Trust company, of An
thony, Kan, with an Office also at 4 Post
Office square, Boston, has decided to stop
business. 1t was started in 1856 with NOM
insl capital of S25O, 500, only portion of
which, however, was paid in, and the COM
pany has done but a moderate business"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

banquet was given to Oarsmsn William
O'Connor, at the Albion hotel, Tuesday
night Mayor Clark presided. and about
200 prominent citizens sat L. n to the tables
O'Connor was presented with a check for
81, 900 and a diamond pin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Good Discipline on u River steam

Wood UiscipIIne ON n Kiver Steamer.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct lO-Tne Times Dem
ocrat's 81. Joseph la special says: About
8 o'clock las' evening, while tho steamer 7.
T. feathers was rounding To at Bondurant :
landing. fire broke out ia the cotton on the
larboard guard. 1t spread rapidly, but as
there was no wind the captain and crew, by
throwing the seventy burning bales over
board, we're able To- save the boat undam-
aged IL was quick piece of work, show
ing great presence Of mind, good judgment
and excellent discipline ON the part of the
officers and men.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

MAJOR BURKE Is GUILTY.
A Statement That May Explain His Sud
den Return to London

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 10-Attorney Gen.
eral Rogers said Tuesday: Maj e A.
Burke has committed a most grievous out
rage against people who had honored and
trusted him Maj. Burke is guilty He
has drawn out Of the state treasury and
from special fund $40,ss0 without
right, and covered up his act by
depositing false vouchers. He has rut
upon the market sos, 900 of state bonds
which had been declared void, and which
had been been intrusted to him to be de-
stroyed. He reported that they had been de-
stroyed- He deliberately made a further
issue Of $4,000 Of other securities, and
through others placed them In the various
banks of the city, and money has been oh,
tanned upon them"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
The Kids" Wear the Honors.
What 4. IN. M,.p,nx q, This,

ALBANY, n Y, Oct 1U-The New York
Base Ball club was incorporated yesterday
by John b. Day, Charles p. Abbey, Freder-
ick J. Davis, William E Dubois, and Frank
NJ. Spencer. The club proposes to give pub
lie exhibitions Of Athletic sports, including
games OF base ball and tennis, and to lease
grounds in New York county on which to
erect suitable structures. Its capital stock
is sac, 900, divided into seventy shares.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Chicago Better Look . L,,t,. Ont,

NEW YORK, Oct l0.-W. w. Aston gave
a banquet yesterday to the committees pro-
noting the worlds fair enterprise. Report
ers were excluded, but it is reported that
Mr.. Astor informed his guests that the fair
must be a success, and that if necessary he
would foot the entire bill, estimated at $780,
n M 0O0 bimSelf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Chicago NORTHUMBERLAND sub.cribinr.

CHICAGO, Oct 1o-Subscriptions were
opened yesterday in the thousasds Of work
shops and business establishments of this
city to give the workingmen an opportunity
to take stock in the worlds fair. So far as
heard from the scheme was a success, The
amount subscribed cannot be given at this
time, but it will, when all is reported, be q
large sum-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
The indianapolis Election.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 10-Tuesiay's elec-
ton here resulted in returning fifteen Demo-
Gratis to the council out of twenty five, and
five members of the board of aldermen of
the same party. They also elected the
mayor and city clerk, the mayor, Sullivan,
by ], 795 majority. There was very small
Prohibition vote Among tue councilmen
elactad was Sim Gov
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Hiccou,h.a H,m..,f "a Death.

LYONS, Ia, Oct 10-Port Baker, .
wealthy farmer, was taken with hiccoughs
two weeks ago, and, despite all the
efforts of the physicians to save him, the
continual exertion wore his life away until
he expired yesterday morning He was
about 40 years old
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Valuable Paper. in Peril.

New York, Oct. 10.-A slight fire in the
basement OF the registers Office yesterday
afternoon caused much excitement, as the
building contains all the deeds, mortgages,
etc, relative to property in the county, and
1t was feared that great damage would be
done. Fortunately the fire was confined to
the basement and the loss is not large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Monument TO Green Maintain Bow.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Oct 0-Ths monu-
ment erected by the state OF Vermont In
memory Of the Green Mountain boys who
fell in the great battle IL 1868 was dedicat ted
yesterday, Senator lmunds delivering the
Grafton and poem by Julia c. Dorr being
read. Other prominent Vsrmonters, mill
tary and civilian, also took part in the ex.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
A Tip-Plat. Mill at pit,sburr.

PITTsBURG, Oct 0.-Arrangements have
been perfected for the establishment in this
city OF an extensive tin plate mill. -Four
and a half acres of ground have been pur-
chased upon which the plant will be erected
within one wear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Mrs. Mike McDnnald.

NEW YoRK, Oct. l0.-Mrs Mike Melon
aid is still at the Fifth Avenue hotel She
has not made up her mind yet what she is
going TO do to earn n living, and still says
that she Is not going back to her husbands
home. She has not heard from him yet, but
seems to think that he will make overtures
for a recon citation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
AN INDIANA MANSION BURNED.

Tho splendid home OF Hon. Clem stuAs-
baker. at south Bend, Ruined-His Wife
Severely Burned.
SoCTH BEND, Ind, Oct l0.-The Hon.
Glenn Studebs xsr's magnificent stone man
sion, valued at $500, 600, was almost entire
y destroyed by fire and ruined by water
yesterday morning. 7he whole ~ the into
rior was ruined, and many art tSeasursa,
with which the mansion was stocked, were
destroyed dr. Studsbaksr is absent as .
member Of tie international American con-
gress, and was to have entertained that body
In his Indiana home on the 18th inst The
rest Of the family, except Mrs. Studsbaher
and her grandchild, are away from home.
Csuse of the Confagration-
Mrs. Stud baker discovered the Ere at 2
o'clock in the morning in a closet opposite
Mr.. Studebnker's "den" and under the rear
stairway. The flames were caused by the
spontaneous combustion Of some oil rags
which painters had been using. Next to the
closet was the elevator shaft reaching to the
roof, and through this the flames shot aad
spread all over the building in an incredibly
short time. The demestios had 4 narrow e.
caps and S.rs Studebaker herself was found
upon the terrace nearly inssnsible, danger
ously burned, and claspng her ersndohfld
In her arm. Mrs 6tudsbaker had hsroically
rushed through the flames to the fourth honr,
where her grandson was asleep, and carried
him to the terrace.
Ds.ortptioa OF the Mansion.
The houfe was one or the nns.t sa Iaa,.s--
The mater ial was native oobble-stons, irreg-
nlar in form and varied in color 1t had
many broad porches paved with tile and sup
ported BY marble pillars. The main en-
trance WIS at the northwest oorser. A flight
Of steps led into a mahogany -pansled vesti-
bule paved with mosaic The walls and cell
ing Of tho main hall were pansled with solid
oak and the polished floor was covered with
thick Turkish rugs An elegant OAK tabl.
occupied the osntsr of the hall and beyond
IL was the grand staircase This was one Of
the most beautiful features Of the house
The Grand Staircase.
There were three flights of broad, low
steps, the landings covered with rugs, and
on the sncond floor was a high bslpstrads Of
oak, int -icately carved. All the carvings in
the hall We're exceedingly fius The draw
| lng-rooln was finished In colonial style and
the woodwork aud furnishings were of pure
white and gold. The library floor, walls
and Gel ing were of mahogany, with book
cases o. the same material Mahogany was
also us,d extensively in the dining room,
which was so large that 100 persons could
| dine Ia it at the same time Back Of this
was spacious breakfast room, with but
ler's pantry separating it from the servants
hall beyond. The chambers we're en- suite
with dressing and bath rooms adjoining. On
the TOP floor was a fine art gallery, cellsd
and pIneled in oak
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
VIII Give the Town a Museum.

sr. JoHNBURY, VT. OFT. 10-CoL Frank
lin Fairbanks will give to this town his en-
tire collection Of birds. minerals, shells, and
cur iosities, and erect suitable museum to
COZ tain them. TIE collection OF b ris,
esq ecially, is one Of the finest Ia the country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
The Mob After the Nriscreant.

ceiveI here yesterday morning that A.
year-old girl was outraged while ON her way
to school at Glynnwooi, near here She
was so badly injured that it is feared she
will die. The child recognized her rsvisher,
who is one of the wel-known citizens, Jim
Glynn, a relative of the man after whom the
place is named. The whole community are
now out hunting for Glynn, and il he is cap.
..--a he Will surely be lvnched hy the mob
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
american A..oc,at,oo soor.,.

CHICAGO. Oct. U.-Yesterday's base ball
scores in the American association were as
follows: At Observation-Disclosures 9, Brook
Ign IL; at acknowledgements Is, Kansas
City 1-eight innings, darkness; at Louisville
Louisville 4, st. Louis s; at Columbus
Columbus 10, Athletic O.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct lO-In pursu.
ance of a joint resolution passed by the eg
is allure Governor Beaver appoiDtei q COM
m ission yesterday to determine the feast biz
ity of connecting Lake Erie and the Ohio
river by a ship canal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

Boulsnger win Stay Away from France.
LONDON, Oct l0.-Gsn. Boulanger viii
remain in Jersey during the winter. The
report that he oontsmpaates a visit to Paris
10 denied by his friends
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Sending TrIchina TO Nrsricn.

CITY or MEXICO, Dot 10-The Universal
(newspaper snys that triohina has been dis
covered in the hogs imported from the United
States In San Luis Potosi.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Another GIaa.toniap R,turn.a

LONDON, Dot. i0.-The election to ill the
vacant parliamentary seat for Elsin, which
took place Tuesday, resulted in the return
Of Mr.. Keay, Gladstonisn, by vote Of
2,571 to 2,0S9 for his Unionist opponent, Mr..
Logan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
Cr.m,t.d IN, Tr.,nsa A,,m.,.

CITY OF MEXICO, Oct 10 Fire tuesday
afternoon destroyed the Calderon theatre at
Zacatecas All the educated animals be-
longing to Salvania were consumed. One Of
the attaches persisted In the flames
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10

Two ranchmen named Wilson recently
captured six bison out of herd of fifty
or more on Red Desert. Wy. T. They
were offered $500 each for the animals,
but demanded more.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
DEATH IN THE EUCHARIST.
Arsenic in the Sscramentsl Wine Poisons
Roman Catholic Priest.

Roman Catholic Priest
ONEIDA, n. Y, Oct 10-Rev Father
James Kelly, of this place, is seriously i'll,
and the circumstances connected with his
illness point to crime of murderous intent
he celebrated mass in the rink Tuesday
morning and partook of about two teaspoon
fuls OF the wine when he was at once seized
with great pain and a burning sensation at
the stomach, which he regarded as symp-
toms Of poisoning. He quickly retired from
the altar and sent TO drug store for an an
tidote. The emetic had the desired effect Of
relieving his stomach, but none too soon. A
physician was summoned and applied the
best known remedies for poison. Father
Kelly was deathly sick when conveyed to
bis home.
Deadly Drug In the Wine.
One Of the parishioners went to Syracuse
yesterday to have the wine analyz.d Sew
eral tests were made, each disclosing the
presence of arsenic in large Quantities The
theory is that some one entered the rink by
means of a false key Sunday or Monday
night and put the deadly drug in the small
bottle of wine left there, as arsenic was
found scattered on the altar
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
A Service Pen.I ON CandIdato-

SUSBuRY, Pa, Oct. 10-The executive
committee Of the servics pension party yes
tsrday decided to put a candidate in the field
for stats treasurer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
thousand. Of Victim. OF smar,-pox.

BERLIN, Oct 10-The smallpox is raging
In the government OF oppsln, Prussian 81
lssia, and It's victims are already counted by
he Thousands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
A Carpet ManuTacturers' Trust.

BosToN, oct 10 The American Wool
Reporter says: a meeting was held at the
Fifth Avenus hotel, New York, yesterday
TO consider proposition to form a carpet
manufacturers trust. Many Of tue largest
carpet manufacturers were present. The
real object OF this meeting, which was held
with closed doors, was to discuss the situa-
ton. aud if practicable to take initial steps
toward forming trust or close combina-
ton. Many people interested consider the
scheme visionary, but it is said that Ger
man and other capitalists are ready to put
SOS 900 600 into IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-10
BUSSEY AGAINST TANNER.
Tho Assistant Secretary Sits Down Upol
the % Per month Order.

Tho Assistant Secretary sits Down Upon
the % Per month Order.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 10-Assistant
Secretary Busssy yesterday rendered de-
oision in the pension appeal case of LuDde-
vile, late a private in the Vermont volun-
teer service, in which hs reviews aud re-
sends the order issued by COMMISSIONS
Tanner on the 25th of las April, Abolishing
the rating of 81 per month and establishing
in its stead the sum of g. per month, in all
cases dating from March %, 1889. The as
sistant secretary in his review Of this order
says that the only author ty for the increa SO
to 81 per month is found in the order of
Commissioner Tanner above mentioned, and
that it was in pursuance Of this order, with
out reference to a medics board, the pension
was so increased.
Not Consistent with Law or Practice.
Mr. Bussey then goes On to say that the
order Is inconsistent with law and prece =
dent, as all re-ratings are by law to be based
upon medical examinations that show an
increase of disability, except where con-
gress specifically acts upon case Upon
this principle alone can q system be enforced
which will be equitable and just II it were
admissible that pensions could be increased
upon the mere order at the commissioner
''the whole schedule Of ratings for such dis
abilities might be obliterated or reyolu-
tionized by similar order, and as conse-
quence the groesest inc qualities, not to say
the most fragrant injustice, might be estab-
lshed in the practice OF the pension Office.
And it may he properly added here that il
,uoh an order might bs legitfmstely enforced
by the commissioner N one case he mig ht,
by stroke of the pen increase aud re-rate
| oil pensioners for non-specifc disabilities
without any restraint excepting his own
| discretion.
Tanners Error Manifest.
"The error of the above entioned order,
issued April %, 1889, by the late commits
| sioner OF pensions, j. manifest and the re-
scinding of 1t necessarily follows. 1t has
neither the color of law nor the authority of
precedent II, however, it appears to you in
the light OF a medical examination that the
pensioner is entitled TO an increased rating
for an increase of disability from chronic
diarrhDa, you will proceed to adjudicate his
claim accoI dinghy"