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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Well and Nobly Done.
Rescue of the Danmark's Peo-
pie by the Missouri.
HoNoRs TO BRAVE CAPT. MURRELL

Half of the Castaways Arrive Safely at
Philadelphia and Are Forwarded to
Their New Homes-The Time of Peril
Until the Longed- for Sail Was sighted
Scene at the Dock When the Gallant
Steamer Arrived-Friends and Relatives
Reunited.
PHILADELPHIA, April 23-Hundreds of
after cheer rent the air as the steamer Mis-
souri,, with her precious cargo which she had
so CALAMITY rescued from the Inflated Dan
mark, arrived safely at her dock at Wash
ington street wharf, at half-past five O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The passengers on
board the Missouri returned the greeting
with. no less enthusiasm. Handkerchiefs
iuttered in the stiff breeze, happy smiles Lit
up the faces of the more than three hundred
emigrants who had been so providentially
rescued from watery grave, and in every
way the scene was one that indelibly fixed
itself upon the minds of those who witnessed
it.
A Joyful Reception.
On the wharf were not few men and
Noihch WIN Wcie tucfcstO Hictt TeldtlN6S anu
friends, after having resigned all hope several
days ago of ever seeing them again. Fathers
were there to meet mothers; children had
Travelled hundreds of miles to greet their
parents, and friends stood on the wharf and
gazed with glistening eyes toward the long
line of men, women and children who stood
along the port side of the big vessel as she
steamed slowly up to the end of the wharf
Ferry-boats and tugs which were passing
added to the enthusiasm with their steam sa-
iutes. Cheers and cries of joy continued
without much interruption until the Missouri
had been swung around and made her moor
ing at the wharf.
Tributes to the Gallant Captain.
Then ladder was thrown off and the Gus
tom house officers, followed closely by the
press representatives, made their way up the
side of the vessel and alighted on her decks
Brave Capt. Murrell, who stood on the bridge
of the steamer, surrounded by c. w. Davis
and other representatives Of Peter Wright &
Sons, was the cynosure of all eyes. He was
at once surrounded by the reporters and his
many friends, all bent on paying a tribute to
his gallant service in saving so m any lives.
The passengers united in praising the noble
work of Capt Murrell and his brave crew.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Terrible Double Murdar-

LEBANON, D., April pa terrible double
murder was committed at s: 80 o'clock Sun
day night in little one-story cottage that
stands next to the railroad on the west side
OF East street. Frank Linn, single man,
killed Mrs. Frances Noah and then himself.
Mrs. Noah was shot twice, both times in the
breast. She fel in the arms of her brother
and expired without uttering word. Linn
shot himself Just above the right ear and fell
over dead in he kitchen, while his victim lay
in pool of blood in the front room Mrs.
Noah's husba nd, VIII Noah, carpenter, has
been absent from home for several weeks,
and she has been seen several times with
Linn Linn IS about % years of age, and
probably CON mitted the deed through insane
iealousy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Cars Running in ST. RauI.

ST. PAUL, linn, April GAS was an
ticipated the street car company yesterday
morning started the West Seventh and Fifth
street line with a full complement of men.
Cars were run regularly every ten minutes,
and were carrying passengers as if there
had never been any hitch in the running of
that, as well rs other lines. Along the route
there was a notable absence of the crowds
which have for two days lined the principal,
points which are passed by that line of cars.
At each corner along the way mounted 20.
lice were stationed, and they rode up and
down for several blocks, keeping an eye open
to see that no overt act was attempted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Theatrical Entertainment

Tomorrow night Gilletts company will
present the dramatized version of Hag.
CARDS famous "Shs" at Harper's theatre.
The New York Mirror says of the great
production:
1t is seldom that we have the pleasure
of seeing such good performance as
that given at the Star" theatre this
week. Mr.. Gillette has surpassed him-
self In his dramatization of Haggard's
prevarication. ''She" is performance
really worth seeing. Artistically he has
everything to be proud of. and few men
of his age can show q record approaching
which Mr.. W. 81. Gillette has achieved
on this, his fourth tour as dramatic
author
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Criticising American Diplomacy.

LONDON, April 2S.-The London Specta-
tor In a caustic editorial lashes American
diplomacy. II says: I'VE wonder if the
American people are aware of the extent of
the influence they lose by the carelessness
practiced at Washington anent the courteous
usages of diplomacy. The Americans are
becoming the most powerful people of the
world, and might, with judicial impartiality,
exercise a dominant influence on interna-
tional opinion" Referring to Patrick Egan's
appointment as minister to Chilli it says: at
Is unusual to select as an envoy a man who
proudly ackn owledges himself fanatic and
reyolutionist
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Quay Feels injured.
He Doesn't Like What He Calls
the Ohio Idea.
AN OFFICE CAUSES THE TROUBLE.

The Pennsylvania Senator Thinks the
Buckeye People Did Not Tote Fair
Sherman, Butterworth and Mckinley
Disavow Any Sharp Practice-Co Comp
troIler Durham and Attorney General
Miller Have a Falling Out.
WASHINGTON CITY, April % There is a
GOODNESS between Senator Quay, of Pennsyl-
vania, and the Ohio delegation, and the pub
LEGATION of an interview with the Keystone
statesman has lower the temperature some.
what. The interview was In regard to the
distribution of patronage in Ohio in general
and partica larly as to the appointment of Mr..
Hart, of that state, as solicitor of internal
revenue. Senator Quay claims that the Ohio
people, represented by Butterworth and Nc.
kinley, solemnly promised to keep their
hands off that place, leaving it to Pennsyl.
vania, Ohio to have the deputy commits
sioner of internal revenue Quay wanted the
solicitorship for Judge Gilkinson, of Penn
sylvania, ard accuses Sherman of dishonora-
bic conduct in helping to secure the place for
Hart
senator Quay's Remarks.
ut is all straight goods" Senator Quay
said to the reporter. There will be very
few Sherman votes in Pennsylvania after
this This exhibition of the Ohio idea is toe
much for me. There was a definite under
standing that this position was to be left
clear for Mr.. Gilkinson, but the Ohio people
accepted the place for Hart / believe that
Butterworth claims to have forgotten the
agreement If | had been in tt cir place
Hart would have been told to withdraw. l
don't know what they propose to do, or how
they propose to explain this. l only know
the agreement has been broken"
sherman is ConciIiatory
Senator Sherman was seen regarding the
matter, and said he knew nothing of any
compact being broken. He understood that
the appointment of Mr. Hart had been made
at the request of Butterworth and Mckinley
when he sherman was away from Washing
ton, and he knew nothing about it until his
return He failed to see why Mr. Quay
should make an attack on him If the SEN
ator felt aggrieved," said MIR Sherman. "he
might have come to me and we might have
settled the matter without any disseusion or
difficulty. | have always regarded%Senator
Quay personal friend, and am still his
friend. ! would he the last man in the world
to say one word which would be calculated
to hurt Mr.. Quay's feelings"
Did the Halstead Vote Do Ito
Messrs. Mckinley and Butterworth when
seen resented the idea that they had be-
trayed anybody's confidence, or that they
have done anything which could rightfully
subject them TO criticism There is a strong
suspicion abroad that when Senator QUAY
voted against confirming Murat Halstead
all bargains were declared off by the Ohio
men
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

A FLORAL GIFT TO CAPT. MuRR.S s

The Hero of the H6ur Cheered and Lion
ized-A Little Stranger.
Shortly after the vessel had made fast to
the wharf beautiful floral design repre-
senting a ship at sea was carried up the
gangway and handed over to Capt Murrell,
with few appropriate remarks. The captain
was taken completely by surprise, but in a
clear, distinct voice, made a few fitting re-
marks in accepting the tribute to his brav-
cry. Il thank you," he said, "for the officers
and crew OF my vessel for this gift, since /
know 1t is not intended alone for me. It has
been said there are no more British sailors
but since this latest experience, am con-
WINGED he still lives. am very glad that
have been able to do even this much for
these poor people: any one would have done
the samsbehing. All that can say is that
would do it again, should it become neces-
sary.n
Loud cheers greeted the captains speech,
and as he concluded be made his way
through the admiring throng and carried the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Illinois Leplslature.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 23.-There was
less than quorum of members of the house
present yesterday. An invitation from Chi
cago to send representation to the Wash.
ington centen NAL in that city was read The
bill to provide for the safety of coal miners
was sent to third reading, Us was the bill
requiring children between 8 and 10 to at
tend school at least sixteen weeks each year.
The senate on had fourteen members pres
ent, and did no business of particular inter
oct
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
The Weather We Nav Expect

WASHINGTON CITY, April 23-The indioa-
lions for thirtysix hours from pm yesterday
are follows: For Iowa-Rain. warmer
southerly winds, followed on Wednesday by
colder northwesterly winds. For Indiana
and lllinois-Fair weather, followed by light
rain; warmer; southerly winds. For Michigan
and Wisconsin-Rain. higher temneratnre.
southeastern winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Last EN- ort of the Canal People.

PARIS, April 23.-The iquidator of the
Panama Canal company has made an un-
successful atte mpt to borrow s3,OOO,O1O in
London for the expenses of a survey and the
maintenance If the canal works His failure
implies that within few weeks the ma
chinery along the canal will be abandoned to
rust and ruin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

MEMPHIS, April 2S-The winning horses
for the opening day, yesterday, of the spring
meeting here were: Strideaway, q mile
lie; Madeline, u mile, 1:3e1f; Fairy Queen,
\ mile, 0:5O1..; Litbert. y mile, LOB; Kee-
Vee-Na, mile, As. The track was fast
and attendance large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO, !
LUCAS COUNTY. s. 8.


FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
Is the senior partner Of the firm Of F. j.
CHENEY d Co., doing buriness in the
city Of Toledo, County and State afores
said, and that said firm will paw the sum
OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of December,
A. D., '86. A. w. GLEASON,
(~
ZEAL Notary Public.
(~
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials. free. F. J. CHENEY &
CO.. Toledo, o.
~6old by druggists, 75c.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

CLEvELANI, O., April 23-Maj. Daniel
ODriscoll, formerly prominent Cleveland at.
torney was ye sterday convicted of converting
to his own use 81 900 which he had collected
as pension for Mrs. Pheba Rich. He was
committed to Jail to await sentence, notice Of
motion for a I ew trial being given by the de-
PENDANTS com sci, ex-Congressman Foran.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO, April q
Following were the quotations on the board
Of trade to-day: Wheat-No NAV, opened
sss4c, closed s2c; June opened Ss,sc. closed
sls4c; July, opened 79l5c, closed 7qIassc
Corn No. May, opened 34lec, CLOSED
opened SSlec, closed 351sc. oats-No.
May. opened 22ssc. closed 2sasc: June
opened BE, closed 22ssc; July, opened 28lsc
closed 2514c. Pork - May, opened SI1 .7ix
closed Sll..5; June, openei s., closed
SlLSSIa: july, opened Sll.9, closed $ll.sO
Lard-May' opened $3.50, closed S6.s7ls.
Live stock-The Union stock yards reports
the Following prices: Hogs Market opened
steady but soon weakened and prices declined
DC; light grades, S4s064.aO: rough packing.
4.55G4Uo; mixed lots, S4.650f so: heavy pack.
ing and shipping lots, S465Glip Cattle
Firm at lOc advance. Beeves, 81 5051 80: cows
Sl-'UG3.l0; stockers and feeders, S24Oq 3eO
sheep Steady: natives, S3ssSi.5o: western
corn fed. S4sID5..5: lambs, S4..5aGlO
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elgip creamery e4ta
25c per III. daries in lines, II also: hacking
stock, ll9l2c. Eggs-Strictly fresh laid. loo
per doz. Poultry-Liye chic kens aLSctlOc per IN.
ROSTERS, &c: turkeys, 99l3c: ducks Ion
&c! acc; geese, 'sc. Potatoes-Choice Burbanks,
.o5S)c per hu; Beauty of Hebron. 25d.7c; Early
Rose -%t-2'c; sweet potatoes, $500 DER bbi
Appies Choice greetings, sl.259l.5J per Dbl:
poor lots. 75c@sl,Oo.
New York.
Wv, New YORK April q,
Wheat-lrregular; No. red state ac: No. .
DO. eolsc; No. red winter May, s354c; do.
June So1sc; do. July, SIC: do, August.
a4c. Corn Quiet: No. mixed cash. DC
do May, 42l4c; do June, 42lsc: do July. a2lSc.
Oats Easier; No. i white state. 4sc: No ,
do Bic; No : mixed April, 29llc; do Nav.
2s.Se; do june, ssesc. Rye-Duil. Barley
Dull. Pork = Dull; new mess. sl3.50als.,5.
Lard-Ouiet: MAY 81 9,lk. I,no e. -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
A Go-as-YOu-Can Race

WICHITA, Kan, April pa special dis
patch to The Daily Eagle, dated Pond Creek,
via Caldwell, Kan, says that $4,000 people
participated in the race from there yesterday
for slice OF the promised land" The high
water on the Cimarron has subsidized and NO
further trouble is Anticipated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

CHICAGO, April 2S.-The scores made by
American ass citation clubs yesterday were
as follows: At Louisville-St Louis IS
Louisville 6;it Philadelphia- Columbus 8,
Athletic Is; a., Cincinnati Kansas City l.
Cincinnati 10; at Baltimore Brooklyn 4
baltimore &
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
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An Exhibition of Humility.

LONDON, April 22.-King Leopold of Ba
varia Friday washed the feet of twelve of the
Oldest people in the kingdom in commemora-
ton of the washing of the feet of the twelve
apostles by Christ This was the first time
that this has been done since king Max Louis
refused to per form like ceremony
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

There are two moons this month. "
said Mrs. Waddle, who had been reading
the papers while waiting for her husband,
WHO had just come home. Fash right,
said he, '.zackly right. saw 'em both
ri come along the street."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

Twenty thousand strikers are rioting in the
streets of Vienna and the troopsIhave all they
can do to hold them in check. Many persons
have been seriously hurt,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Looks Like a Revolutionary Move.

PARIS, April 23-M Naquet. as agent for
the Boulangsts, is negotiating in London
for loan of s2O,OOO,0O0, Offering so per
cent discount
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
STORY OF THE DISASTER.

A Great Vessel with Hundreds of Passen-
gers Helpless in Mid-Ocean.
Dr. Jesperson, one of the passengers taken
from the Danmark, who was on his way to
New York, spoke in the highest praise of
Captain Murrells action in the behalf OF
himself and his fellow passengers. In relat
ing his experience to a reporter of the United
Press, DIR. Jesperson stated that he never had
seen before such clear headed work under the
trying circumstances. 1T is Captain Muir.
relrs perfect self-control,n said the doctor
Ito which we are in great measure indebted
for orr lives at tha praSaut TINA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Paul Van Der WORT get. a Place,

WASHINGTON CRY, April % Postmaster
General Wanamaker has appointed Paul Van
Der Wort, of Nebraska, to be superintendent
OF mails at Omaha, Neb. The following
medical examiners have been appointed BY
the commissioner Of pensions: A. G. Mo-
erve and T. NJ Rafferty,, Crawford county,
Illinois; Jesse n. Talbot and Sam L. M
singer, Crswfordsville, Montgomery county,
Indiana.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
VERY LIVELY FOR A DEAD MAN.
Curious Misconception Developed at the
Armes Court M rtial

Curious Misconception Developed at the
Armes Court Martial.
WASHINGTON CITY, April s3-The Post
says: During the progress of the Armes trial
an estimable gentleman has been killed and
buried without his knowledge or consent
When Governor Beaver was on the stand
several days ago he sand: Some gentleman
Of my official household said to me that Gen.
Ames wanted to be an aide on my staff, and
|, forgetting that Gen. Ames was dead
said Immediately, appoint him." In the
next sentence Governor Beaver said that it
was Gen. Adelbert Ames whom he meant.
Since that time Gen. Adelbert Ames has
been, for the purposes of this trial, consid-
cred dead general.
An Obituary Not In Order.
In some inexplicable way it has also come
to be the generally accepted belief that he
has been dead fifteen years Nobody knows
who fixed the date of his death, hut it was
fixed. Gen. Adelbert Ames, the same man
to whom Governor Beaver referred, is now
living at Lowell, Mass, and if a good, firm
hand writing is taken as an indication of his
strength, Is in reasonably good health Gen
Ames married Blanch Butler, the beautiful
daughter of Gen B. F. Butler Their son.
Butler Ames, was appointed a cadet at West
Point last January and the letter of accept
ance is signed by the boys father, Adelbert
AmeS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Frank Palmer for Public Printer.

WASHINGTON CRY, April 23-It looks
more and more like Frank W. Palmer for
public printer He has a powerful friend In
Assistant Postmaster General GARRISON
They were boys together in Iowa in days
long gone by and Clarkson is doing all he can
for his old friend The president is kindly
disposed to Mr.. Palmer, and has faith in his
ability and integrity. His chances are gain
ing and it would not be surprising IL he were
nominated this week
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

Sooner or later potato Il bound 70 Get
it, eyes peeled. 50
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
An Obituary Not In Order.
CHILDREN AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
About 1000 of Them on the Grounds
Baby and Benny Mckee.

About 1000 of Them on the Grounds
Baby" and Benny" Mckee.
WASHINGTON CITY, April 23-Washing-
ton children turned out in force yesterday
and participated in the annual Easter egg
rolling festivities in the White House grounds
1t is estimated that ten thousand persons,
fully three-fourths of whom were children
were on the grounds during the day, which
was balmy anil spring like At one O'Clock
the president came down into the East room
and shook hands with several hundred growr
people and children After lunch he came
out on the rear porch Of the mansion with
Benny Mckee in his arms. accompanied BY
Mrs Harrison, Russell Harrison, Mrs. Nc
kee, Miss Murphy, DR.. Scott, and few
others. DIR. Scott held Baby Mckee, who
aided his brother In enthusing the crowd BY
waving handkerchief. The president ~
manned on the porch for half an hour, watch
ing the little folks enjoy Themselves ON the
z reensward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23
Oil Transportation and the Railways.

OIL Transportation and the Railways.
WASHINGTON CRY, April 23-Owing to
the fact that the case of Gen Rice vs.. the
Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore rail-
way involves, besides the question of reason
able rates, the other questions of the right of
railroad companies to charge for the weight
OF the barrel package in addition to the
weight OF the contents; the question OF dis
elimination arising from the returning of
empty tank cars free of charge, and also of
the paying of a mileage rate on such empty
oars, and the question Of whether rail
road Companies are not obliged to furnish
tank cars as IL as cars Of other descrip-
tions for oil ~ By portation; the interstate
commerce 'ission has notified all the
principal railways in the country that they
are likely to be affected by the decision and
viii be heard in the proceedings and fur
nished a copy Of the complaint
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-23

floral ship to his private cabin. This beauti-
full tribute was presented to the captain by
| several people prominent in shipping cir
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-12-09

Last night between IL and II o'clock
Sergeanls Tucker, Stewart and Peterson,
and Officers Brown, Sherer and johnson
made raid upon the barber shop of
John w. Benson, No. pa West Second
street, and captured Alfred Bell, who
was running the place Ia Benson's alb
sence, Ulysses Compton, VIM. II. Kearns,
A. Gates, A. X. Gustus, w. w. Benson
and Edward Petty.
John w. Benson, the proprietor, was
not In at the time, but lie was captured
this morning, making the number eight,
Tue men we're al given a hearing this
morning, hut only BELL and John W.
Benson were placed In the prisoners
box, the Others Icing used as witnesses.
From the testimony Of the police officers,
1t seems that nothing was found to In
dictate that tue men were playing for
money.
Edward Petty, A. X. Gustus, W. w.
Benson and Alfred Coles of the rarity
caught, said they were only PLAYING n
tye-han ed game OF seven up Just Tor
fun. John Duckery aud Dennis Sharper
testili,d that they had never been in the
place but once, but ueYer saw any card
playing there.
In looking up tie Law In the casa
Judge Ball came across an antiquated
hue law which imposes iine OF e. AMI
costs Tor meeting to game on the Lord
day, but Bell, one OF the prisoners, raised
tie point that lie and Bel son lived there
aud therefore there could be no gather
ing for gaming. Judge Ball considering
that the point raised had sufficient force
to materially weaken the case dismissed
tie parties and advised them hereafter tC
be a little careful! how they violated TIE
sabbath.