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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

NEW ORLEANS, Dec li.-Thomas Spooner,
colored, aged II years, was hanged at West
Baton Rouge parish yesterday for the muir
der of Seth Swearinger, a white man, on the
Nebon plantation, Oct. IS, 1888 He con,
fessed his guilt and said he was going direct
TO heaven
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Failure of Warren Leland Ir

Lone BRANCH, N. j., Dec 14-warren
Leland, Jr., the wen-known hotel proprie-
tor, yesterday made an assignment of all
his property, including the Ocean hotel
Ocean theatre, Ocean club house, and his
private residence on Chelsea avenue, TO Jo-
seph McDermott, a lawyer of Freehold, N.
j., for the benefit Of creditors. The liabili.
ties, including mortgages. are $le2. 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
CIevelani Holds a Reception.

BOSTON, Dec. A.-Ex- President Cleveland
held an informal reception at p IN. yester
day Mt which members of several Demo
cratic clubs were present and shook hands
with him. After the reception Mr. CIeve-
land was given Il lunch at the Algonquin
club by Henry L. Pierce and few of hi.
friends
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Absconded with SIX ooo

DENVER, Colo, Dec IA Cheyenne,
Wy. T., special says: Thomas R. Adams,
manager of the cattle ranch of the Miwau-
kee and Wyoming Investment company,
has absconded. His defslcations are esti-
mated at $1,000 He has been married but
six weeks. He took his bride with him
Drink and gambling are the causes attrib
uted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
They Have Nine Feet Of Cola o..

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 14-Samuel w.
Aiierton and Norman b. Ream are at their
gold mine, sixteen miles from this CITY. su-
perintending the erection Of new machinery.
IL is said their vein Of ore is nine feet thick.
and has run between ss and $40 to the ton.
The character Of the ore is such that il can
De worked with profit down to a a ton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Persia Open. N Bank.

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. l4.-Mr. Z. Spen.
car Pratt, the United States minister at To-
heran, reports to the secretary OF state, un-
der date of Oct %, 1889, that ON that day
the Imperial Bank of Persia opened its doors
for business. The concession was granted to
Baron Reuter- and the capital obtained in
EpUlauA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Tho Cal, orn,a Flood subs,d,ov

SAN FRANCIS CO, Dec IA The Sacramento
river IS falling and all danger OF further
damage is Over. The loss on crops and or.
chards in the Valley has been considerable
but cannot yet be accurately estimated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

Dr. I. Heman Brehmer, an eminen
herman authority. says: Consumption
Is always due to deficient nutrition OF
the lungs At the Brompton hospital
Tor consumptives, London. Eng, a state
ment has been published that 90 per cent
vi the patients OF that institution have
unsupported kidney disorder. This ex.
plains why the proprietors OF Warmers
sale Cure claim that they have received
many testimonials which have not been
published, because of the incredulitv
with which they would be received were
u claimed that Warmers Safe Cure cures
consumption. But the fact ia that n
your Kidneys be cured and nut in a
healthy condition they expel me uric
sclo anu poisonous waste matter. and
prevent the irritation of the delicate sub.
stances OF the lungs. thereby renewing
the cause. When the effect is removed
the symptom Of kidney disease. which h
called consumption. disappears, and with
u the irritation which caused IL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

Madrid, Dec IL An explosion occurred
In ccal pit ut Belrnez yesterday. The
number Of killed and injured Is unknown,
but two dead bodies and fifteen wounded
men hnve already been brought to the pits
mouth
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Browning May Rest In Westminster.

LONDON, Dec. l4-When stricken with his
last Illness, the poet Browning had just re-
ceived the freedom Of the city Of Asolo.
Italy. whittier he purposed going. The dean
of Westminster has offered sspulture for his
remains in Westminster Abbey, but 1t is
probable that it will lie decided to bury him
in the grave with his wife
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
lie Caron VIII Write q Book.

LONDON, Dec, LIE Caron. the spy, /.
shortly TO publish book relating his per.
sonal adventures and experiences. in which
enterprise he IL understood TO he backed by
several men prominent In the leadership OF
the Conservative party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

LONDON, Dec. 4-Balfour Is to visit Ire
land shortly for several weeks to ascertain
the feeling in Ireland in regard to an exten
sion of the scope of the land purchase bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Robbed by n Single Hirhwarman

AUBURN, Cal, Dec. 1.-THE Forest Mill
stage was stopped by a masked highwayman
Thursday hear here He opened the express
box, but found no coin. He then opened the
mail bags. 1t is not known how much he
secured. The robber made good his escape.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. H-Judge Thomas gave
his decision in the Chambers bail case yester-
day. He has decided TO admit Chambers to
bail in the sum of $50 1000 Chambers is the
slayer of Attorney Bowman and recently
secured change of venue He furnished
the bond To-day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
R0CK BLAND
Vigor and V,tsl,rv

Are quickly given to every part of the
body BY Hoods Sarsaparilla. That tired
feeling IL entirely overcome. The blood
10 purified, enriched. and vitalized. and
carries health instead of disease to every
organ. The stomach is toned and
strengthened. the appetite restored. The
kidneys and liver are reused and inyie-
Grated. The brain is refreshed, the mind
made clear and ready for work. Try 1t.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Emmons Blaine and His Bride

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec l4-The first en-
tertainment to Mr.. and Mrs Emmons Blaine
IN Baltimore was a bridal dinner given them
by Gen. and Mrs Felix Agnus last evening.
twenty six persons were present, including
secretary Of State and Mrs. James G.. Blaine
and Mr. Walker Blaine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

Salvation Oil. the celebrated American
remedy, Is guaranteed 10 cure rheuma,
tism, sore throat, dwellings. bruises
burns and frost bites. Price only twenty.
i've cents bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

CINcINsAri, o., Dec. 14-Governor- Elect
Campbell answered telegram relating to the
condition OF his wife yesterday with the
statement that she wn very sick, but it was
hoped not dangerously.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

ST. PkrERsB jRe. Dec 14-An officer in
the artillery We vice and sailor were put uu-
der arrest here yesterday In connection with
plot against he car.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
Boston Fire Loss ONLY a. ooo ooo

BOSTON, Dec. 4-The adjusters of insur-
ance involved in the late fire have not yet
completed their labors, but from the results
thus Tar reached it is believed that the entire
loss by the fire was not over e., 600. 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

CHICAGO, Dec H-Martln II Bri,tol
chief clerk o. the Minnesota Iron company.
Thursday evening married Miss Alice Jack.
'on, daughter Of Rev jackson, OF the
Centenary VI l. church The nuptinl rites
we're soiemnszrd IN "a sick room, the groom
having been taken seriously ~ on his we'd
ding day The wedding was to have been a
urhhant "nr, over 1000 invitations having
oeen i--ued, aud The enforced change OF
prOgfnmn" wa sad disappointment TO all
concerned The guest, had begun to arrive
Nhen Tue news ct the groom's illness was
Received w.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

ROME, Dec. 1.-THE queen Of Italy gave
audience yesterday to Mr.. Albert q. Porter,
United States minister to Italy, who pre-
sented his daughter to her majesty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
The Printers, strike :, R.r,.

BERNIE, Dec. 1.-The federal council has
declined TO grant the request OF the striking
printers to mediate between them and tha7f
employers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14
THE MARKET

CHICAGO. Dec. I3
Quotations on the board of trade to-day wer.
as follows; Wheat-No. December, opened
7s3c, closed .71sc; January, opened ,ss.c.
closed 1850; Mag. opened SIC. closed solsc.
Corn-No. December, opened 3lssc closed
3ls4c; January, opened Sic, closed Bike; Nav.
opened and closed 331ic. oais-No. De-
cember, opened and closed 2Olsc: January.
opened and closed S034c May, opened and
closed 2.s4c- Pork-lear, opened -, closed
- January, opened and closed s9SO; MAY.
opened $s67le, closed $40 Lard-January.
opened S5.s7Ls. closed $3.50
Live stock.-Following were the quotations
at the Union Stock yards Hoss-Market
opened fairly active, with prices Sc lower;
hight grades, S3.35Gb3.55; rough packing IS aS
GS4e mixed lots, s3416355; heavy packing
and shipping lots, S345d360
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgin creamerv
2Slt2Slsc per ID; finest dairy 2l6Ds4c. hacking
stock, 7dsc Eggs-Strictly fresh: 2lGsac per
doz; Ice house, l51lsc. Live poultry Hens, &c
per Id; turkeys, SC; ducks SC: geese s. Jpa5 90
per doz Potatoes-Beauty Of Hebron, % as
per ou. on track; common and mixed lots, ejS
&c. Apples-Good to fancy sl25IsJ per
DBL Crauberries-W Wisconsin, SOS S27i Der
box
New York.
New YORK, Dec. 10.
Wheat-No red winter cash, sc; do De-
cember, sssc: do January, s5lsc: do February,
~~<sN' tulAtu cash. fbSC. DO jan
uary, 4lssc; do February, 4lIsc: do May. 4lhc
Oats-Dull; No. mixed cash. 2sss@2s,sc: do
January, zsesc; do February, 2sl%c: do May.
Zeesc: hye-Dull. Barley Nominal Pork
Dull; mess. $lI00all p for inspected. Lard
Quiet; January, s6.23; February, Ss2s
Lave stock; Cattle-Trading dull and lin.
ited' poor to prime native steers, S3ala475 y
lOo ns; bulls and dry cows. sl4fff2. 40.
sheep and lambs-Firmer for choice
stock, dull and unsettled for COM
mon; sheep. 49Bc y n; lambs. 5lSaa7sxc.
Hogs-Dull and nominal; live hogs, sao0Gs'ec
y 100 Ds
ROCK ISLAND.
Hay-Upland prairie, % 90
aAy-Ttmotny-nsw Is so.
Hay-wild. Sb.0OaSb 5n
Straw 400 per ton.
kye-3oc.
-old2soGaoc; New escQesc
Oats-16cQalc.
Potaioes-13t 62Dc
Onions-35c.
Tunips-0.
Oosl-Soft lie : hard 800
Cord Wood-oak, e<.s5; Hickory, D.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 14-Dr A. A. Ames'
condition was reported yesterday as un-
changed. His friends insist that his illness
Is not serious
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

BiEshampton Leader: When an intox
loSted man stands before mirror, how
can the mirror indulge In sober refiec-
tion2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-14

Thirteen cords Of wood were sawed
from single tree In Colerain township.
Lancaster county, Pennsylvania.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23
Rag CARPETS,

One OF the probable ways to dispose
OF the accumulation OF wooden cloth.
ing in the attic is to make a rag car.
pet. 1t is durable, easily swept, and
may be pleasing to the eye. Do not
seem discouraged at the seeming mag.
nitude OF this undert aking. One
pound, or, at most, one and half
pounds will weave yard OF carpet
ing, and an afternoon devoted to the
work now and then will soon accom-
plish it. If the rags, or the time that
can be given to them, are insufficient
70 furnish the desired quantity this
season. the balls will keep in a bag
made OF new cotton cloth until anoth-
er spring. When contemplating the
manufacture of a carpet, examine the
cast-away clothing and be sure that
it is clean. 1t is frequently better to
wash coats after being ripped. Cut
thick cloth in strips about half an
inch wide; soft thin ones, which are
quite as good,-somewhat broader.
Lap the strips, sew them firmly,
and wind on balls. The beauty
OF this floor covering depends very
much upon the colors used. Bright
tints may be obtained by dye.
ing worn.out blankets. with coloring
that can be purchased for trlfe; cot
ton goods are sometimes used when of
the desired hue, and Turkey red cot
ton is valuable aid in increasing the
number OF gay-colored spheres. While
stripes are the regulation pattern for
these carpets, quite as pretty ones
are of no particular design,-the hit
or miss style. Care is necessary in the
distribution of colcrs even in the lat.
ter manner of weaving. Cotton warp,
doubled and colored is good foun-
dation for the filling; No. cotton
yarn doubled Is preferred by some ia
pts makers. Indigo is frequently used
as the dye; nut-galls will make dark
shade. One pound OF warp is suffi-
Gent for five yards of carpeting. 1t is
we'll to ascertain where the weaving
can be done before engaging in this
rag business, as every town does not
a carpet-weaver among it's in.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23

The annexation to the United States OF
the various countries lying to the north and
south and the ultimate union OF all the
countries Of North and Central America,
including the West Indies, in one majestic
nation has been the cherished dream OF in.
telligert and philanthropic people in all
the countries which would be affected by
such a combination. The influences which
are at work to bring about such glorious
result are not only most powerful and in.
cessant, but gain in volume and force as
the years roll away. The natural condi.
tions Of the continent, the characteristics
Of the various peoples, and the best inter.
ests OF all combine to make such an event
probable in the no very distant future.
The subject has OF late been brought more
closely to the attention OF the public mind
than ever before, and the agitation OF the
with it an earnest consideration OF the
same question as affecting the other p1r.
tions OF the continent.
When the destiny OF the North American
continent shall have thus been worked out
and the union accomplished, o nation will
have been established the like OF which the
world never saw nor the historian
imagined.
In the January number OF The Western
World, illustrated, published at Chicago.
win appear an article upon this subject,
with maps and illustrations, setting forth
at great length and very thoroughlysthe
reasons for annexation and the benefits
which would accrue to all parties, and de-
scribing the various States which would be
added to the American galaxy, the descrip-
tions being accompanied by profuse illus.
trations. Send ten cents to the publishers
for sample copy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23

A case was being tried in the west
OF England, and at its termination
the judge charged the jury and they
retired for consultation. Hour after
hour passed and no verdict was
brought in. The judges dinner hour
arrived and he became hungry and
impatient. Upon inquiry he learned
that one obstinate juryman was
holding out against eleven, That he
could not stand, and he ordered the
twelve men to be brought before him.
He told them that in his charge to
them he had so plainly stated the
case and the law that the verdict
ought to be unanimous. and the man
who permitted his individual opinion
to weigh against the Judgment of
eleven men OF wisdom was unfit and
disqualified ever again to act in the
capacity of juryman. At the end OF
this excited harangue q little squeaky
voice came from one OF the jury. He
said: "Will your lordship allow me to
say word?" Permission being given,
he added: "May it please your lord
ship, I am the only man on your
side. "-Singapore Review.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23
Thu Rainfall Problem.

1t is by no means settled that forests
increase rainfall. as 10 quite generally
believed. From an auslysis Of many
series of observations recorded i'll New
England aud on western prairieS-re-
gions which have undergone radical
changes in respect to their forest cover
ing-Mr. Henry Gannett has reached
the conclusion that wooded areas have
no influence on rainfall, though they
produce, Notwithstanding, Important
economic effects. They act as reser-
voirs to keep back the rain from the
rivers, preventing floods, but also, rs
much water is evaporated from the
leaves without reaching the earth, per-
manently diminishing the flow of the
streams that irrigate arid valleys. They
also reduce the extremes OF tempera-
ture, act as windbreaks, and otherwise
serve useful purposes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23
An Empty Coffin.
Kansas ENQUIRER.

AAohSoS A1uHoh01s
A remarkably sensational insur
ance case Isl now being tried in the Dis
trict Court OF Hamilton County,
wherein it is alleged that a bold at
tempt has been made to defraud
three insurance companies. In 1887
George T. Reddington, who had pass
ed as Single man, obtained insur-
ance on his life aggregating $40, 900,
the last policy being for SIS, 900 by the
Providence Savings and Life Assur-
ance Company. Six months later
Reddington claims to have suffered
serious injuries from an accident, and
a local physician being called in de-
cided that he had internal hemor.
rhage. He apparently suffered much,
and in the intervals of paroxysms
desired that when he died no one
should be allowed to see him. He
was said to have died two days later.
A coffin was procured and buried
in an obscure country graveyard.
His relatives East sent for his body,
and when the grave was opened the
undertaken was surprised to find an
empty coffin, with the glass broken
and shattered in such a manner as to
indicate that it had always been emp
ty. The insurance companies resisted
payment of the policy and caused the
arrest recently of A. Sherman, WE.
Ringle and Samuel MOZART, neighbors,
under a charge Of conspiracy to de-
fraud. They are now in Hamilton
County Jail. Very recently Redding-
toms mother, accompanied by detec-
tives, appeared in the Garden City,
claiming to have received letters Of
fering to surrender to her the body of
her son for $500. 1t was reported
that the body OF the missing man had
been found in the sand near Lakin,
but this was not confirmed. A. LAWN,
detective, claims to have located
Reddington, and expects to "bag"
him before long
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23
Ihe --latest and Brightest Christmas
ana New Years Annual by "a Man''
ofthe Great Rock Island Route.

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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-23
When Wolves Were Plentiful
Chambers Journal.

Ancient chroniclers state that King
Edgar attempted 20 extripate the
wolves in England by committing the
punishments of certain offences into
the acceptance of certain number of
wolves tongues from each criminal,
and in Wales by converting the tax OF
gold and silver into an annual tribute
of 800 wolves heads. In subsequent
times their destruction was promoted
by certain rewards, and some lands
were held on condition OF destroying
the wolves which infested the parts OF
the kingdom in which they were stu.
ated. In 1881 these animals troub-
ed several OF the English counties, but
after that period our records make no
mention of them. The last wolf
known in Scotland was killed in 1850
and in Ireland one was killed fin 17O1.
Very fearful accounts are on record of
the ravages committed by wolves
when in hard weather they associated
in immense focks. So lately as 1760
such terror is said to have been excit-
ed in France by ravages ofwolves that
public prayers were offered for their
destruction. Since India has becomes so
much the country of Europeans the
race of tigers has been much thinned,
and ere long it is probable that they
will be driven to the most remote and
impenetrable districts. The wolf in
these islands was hunted by an AMI.
NAL known under various appella-
tions, as the Irish wolf dog, the Irish
greyhound, the Highland deerhound,
and the Scotch greyhound. There
appears to be no doubt that all the
dogs thus denominated were essen.
italy of the same breed. It's original
hone is supposed to have been Ire
land, whence, during the proud days OF
ancient Rome, it was frequently con.
veyed in iron cages to assist in the
sports of the city on the Tiber. Button
observes: '"The Irish greyhounds are
of very ancient race and still exist
Though their number is smal) in
their original climate; they werecalled
by the ancients dogs of Epirus and
Albanian dogs" Hollnshed, in his
Description of Ireland and the Irish,"
writted in 1856, says: "They are not
without wolves and greyhounds to
hunt them, bigger OF bone and limb
than colt" In Anglo.Saxon times
q nobleman never went out unaccom-
panied by these dogs and his hawk,
and so highly were they esteemed
that by the forest laws of Canute it
was ordered that no person under the
rank OF gentleman should keep one.