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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
WHY That Train Wa. wrecked.

CHARL ssToN, W. Va, Dec 3l-Twenty-
six perso ms, passengers on the Chesapeake
and Ohio train that was wrecked at White
Sulphur Springs on Saturday morning, have
signed paper stating that in their opinion
the cause of the wreck was rotten ties, a bad
rail and high rate of speed. They state that
the heavy train rushing round the curve put
great pressure on rail which pulled loose
from the ties. After the rail pulled loose it
broke The poor condition OF the road-bed
is well kr own here, and it is IN open secret
that W. NJ :. Dunn, who was recently
elected general superintendent, resigned his
position because the directors refused to al
low him 70 expend 500, 600 in repairs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Our Relations with Canada.

NEw YoRK, Dec. 3l.-The senate com
mittee on relations with Canada yesterday
heard number Of down east men, whose
grievance was that thsr fishing vessels were
not permitted 10y Canada to do n general
coasting trade. They were a unit for retail
alton as a remedy. The purpose of the hear.
ing was somewhat switched Off by the appear
ance Of Erastus Wiman riding his hobby of
annexation. Pugh took issue with Wiman,
and said annexation was fifty years Off, and
commercial union would not benefit tn.
United States. Wiman warned the con,.sit-
tee that British federation meant dis>rimtna-
ton against the limited States
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
A Riot as the Mines Imminent.

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. S1.-Three carloads
of Pinkerton detectives left Bellwood last
evening for Punxsutawuey and vicinity,
where about 500 miners have been out on q
strike for couple of weeks. The miners
have been ordered to leave their houses by
the operators wednesday or else 60 to work
The miners have equipped themselves with
firearms of every description, having saved
a number of rifles from the riot of three
years ago, and are buying up oil the availa-
bic firearms they can get Great trouble is
expected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

NEW YORK, Dec Sl-The senate dressed
beef committee began Its hearings here yes
terday, Senator Vest presiding. T. c. East
man, a large dealer in cattle, said the inter
state commerce law had about killed the
trade iii cattle in this city. He charged that
certain car companies got mileage and paid
part of it to western shippers TO get their
trade He also said that canned beef was of
the lowest grade. A number of cattle deal
ers testified that money was lost in buying
cattle at Chicago and selling at New York.
None of the testimony was very interesting
and III. committee adjourned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
WELCOME Merry STRANGER.
He Ribs the Earth of Couple OF Ruff
fans In Great shane

ot n couple OF kut'
fans In Great shape.
TExARKANA, Tex, Dec Sion Christmas
Day two noted desperadoes, Red Lendall and
Choctaw Pete rode into the town of Tishwa.
Wac. They had been drinking, and imme.
diateiJ took possession of the main street.
firing their revolvers recklessly, and driving
everybody within doors While this was GO
ing IN well-mounted stranger, with a YER
itabe arsenal around his waist, arrived. The
newcomer was supposed by the inhabitants
TO lie comrade of the outlaws, but il turned
out that he was a stranger.
Got Pumped Full of Lead.
When he went to hitch his horse Lendall
cut the halter; the stranger protested, where
upon Pete covered him with revolver, and
called upon Red TO disarm him The stranger
waited until the latter was close to him,
when he drew his revolver and shot Lendall
through the heart. He then opened fire on
Choctaw Pete, and sent two bullets into his
head, killing him instantly. The stranger
offered to give himself up, but finding NO
one willing TO arrest him road ieisurely off
His identity is unknown
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

BosToN, Dec. 3l.-AlthouEh the authori-
ties of Arlington have not bcen officially in
formed of the fact, il Is understood that
next spring work will BE- begun on a library
building which will cost when completed not
less than $50 700 Ten thousand volumes
will BE- placed in it a. a nucleus and present
ed To the city. The giver Of this princely
gift IS Mrs Marin Rohbin.. OF Now York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
A Reward offered for sncott.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 3l.-A circular
offering reward of 5000 for the apprehen-
sion of Silcott, the defaulting cashier of the
sergeaut-at-arms' office of the the house of
representatives, has been sent to the various
police headquarters throughout the country.
Attached to the circular Is portrait of the
defaulter. A good description of Silcott is
given, and the name of Marshal Randell ap-
pears rs the person who will pay the s. 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Failures on Change.

NEW YORK Dec. H-Two suspensions on
the Consolidated exchange were announced
yesterday. J. c. Geigner was one of them,
and l,45o shares of Lackawanna, Louisville
and Nashville, Lake Shore, and Lead trusts
were sold for his account. Edward Under
hill the other. He failed to settle his
clearing house differences on ., $50 shares of
stock. Over :, 100 shares of Lackawanna,
Missouri Pacific, and Union Pacific were
sold for his account
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
THEY STRUCK OUT.
A Small Strike at Pittsburg
Meets Defeat.
THE COMPANY FULLY PREPARED.

New en- Take the Places of the Old Ones
As 5000 "A. They Are yacated-Pros-
poets of a stubborn Fight On Two o.
Mackey's Railway Lines-Every Train
Hand Ouits-Bioodshed Imminent In
the Pennsylvania Coal Region.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. S1.-Contrary TO
general expectation an order was issued
from Knights of Labor headquarters at +?
o'clock yesterday afternoon, calling upon all
of the conductors and gripmen of the Pitts
burg Traction company, who were mem
bers of the Knights of Labor, to leave their
cars upon arrival at the Oakland avenue sta
ton By o'clock all the knights had left
their cars, and with them a number of SYM
pathizing associates, who we're not subject to
the command of the Knights of Labor Off
cials Seven conductors and five gripmen
tregulars) remained at their posts, making
about sxty-ive men who joined in the
strike
The Company Was Ready.
The company was prepared for this emer-
gency, and when the regular conductor and
gripmen left their cars two men on each car,
who had been travelling and paying their
fares nearly all day, arose from their seats
among the passengers, one taking hold OF
the grip, the other collecting fares. By this
arrangement the cars were kept in motion,
and aside from occasional punching" no
annoyance was experienced. At 9 p. m. the
cable cars were making their usual trips.
The company's property is under police pro-
lection, but there are no indications at this
writing of any serious trouble. The compa-
ny expects to be short-handed to-day, but
aside from this no other Inconvenience IS an
ticipated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
A ssIGNEE's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned
mas oeen appointed assignee Of Abram Loeb. and
All persons holding any claim or claims ngainst
said Abram Loeb are hereby notified to present
the same 10 him under oath or affirmation within
tnfee months from this date, whether said claims
are que orpot- All persons indebted to said as
sig sienor are requested to make prompt payment OF
Dated December Gath, 1889.
HENRY P. HULL. Assignee
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

BERLIN. Dec Sl-The trial of ninety -one
Socialists, which has been progressing at
Elberfeld for several days, was concluded
yesterday. Deputies Bebel, Grillenberger,
and forty -four Others were acquitted, Deputy
Harm was sentenced to six moths imprison-
ment. and the other prisoners were impris-
oned for terms varying from eighteen months
IN fourfeeu DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

PrrTsRURG, Dee. 81 Gertrude Rapp.
granddaughter OF George Rapp the founder
Of the Economic society. died at Economy
Sunday evening, aged 81 wears. John
Wirth, another member nsed 20 years. was
stricken with paralysis AMI j. not expected
20 recover. The death Of Miss Rapp re-
duces the membership OF this society to
twpnty-nine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

OPoRTo, Dec 3l-Dcm Pedro continues
utterly FRUSTRATED. The doctors have ad-
vised that efforts be made to arouse him by
conversation, but he does not respond to any
ones questions. The Comte and Comptesse
D'Eu arrived here yesterday The ex-em-
peror's meeting with his daughter was Of
painful character The funeral of the ex-
empress Is fixed for the 4th of .InnnarN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

M6cKeYs LINES IN TROUBLE.

The Evansville and Terre Haute and
Evansville and Indianapolis Tied Up
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 3L-Freight
traffic on the Evansville and Terre Haute
and the Evansville and Indianapolis roads,
both in the Mackey system, is at a stand
still, because of strike of engineers, fire.
men, conductors, and brakemen. Master OF
Transportation Hurd recently issued a cir
cular that trainmen who loafed about saloons
would be discharged, and has since relieved
eight conductors without preferring charges.
Mr.. Mackey yesterday morning refused the
request of a committee of the employees to
renstate the conductors and TO suspend
Hurd pending investigation OF the charges
against the latter, and the men went out
The men claim that 1t is the purpose of the
road TO get rid of conductors who belong TO
the brotherhood organization. There is ev-
cry indication of stubborn contest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

WHEELING, W Va. Dec Sl.-About
seventy-five feet Of the famous "Buckhorn
wall, " on the Cheat river grade of the Balti.
more and Ohio railroad. four miles east of
Rowlesburg, gave way at an early hour
Monday morning, and fell down an embauk
ment 300 feet toward the Cheat river below
Traffic on tho road will not be interfered
wifi,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

PITT BURG, Pa, Dec. 3l.-A special TO
The Times from Columbus, o., says: Isaac
K Hill OF this state, arrived from Wasting
ton las night He is an intimate friend of
Mr. Randall, and stated privately that the
condition of the latter is much worse than
has been reported. Randall will never oc-
cupy h seat in the house again.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Ask Your Friends About II.

Your distressing cough can be cured.
We know it. because Kemp's Balssm
within the last few years has cured so
many coughs and colds in this commun-
ity. Its remarkable sale has been won
entirely by its genuine merit Ask some
friend who has used it what he thinks OF
kemp's Bslsam There Is no medicine
so pure-none so effective Large bot
ties soc and 81 at all druggists. Sample
bottle free.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
LOCAL NOTICES.

A. ID. Huesing. real estate and insur~
ance agent. Office No 1908 Second ave.
nue.. Rock Island
The Crown dining hall. No. 1908 Sec
ond avenue. is now ready Ia furnish you
the best meal in the city for % cents.
Buy Mercer county coal of +. B. Me-
kown at his new coal yard corner of
Fifteenth street and First avenue.
$500 10 loan on real estate security,
in sums Of $500 and upward. at lowest
current rates OF interest. without com
mission. f. W. Hurst. Attorney at
law, Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer s.
Sweeney.
Barth Babcock, Dentists.
No, 1924 Second avenue. Special atten.
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
For Sale.
Fourteen dry lots on four years time.
with SIX per cent per annum, to any one
wishing to build this summer.
Il. DAVENPORT.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required TO give bonds
in positions Of trust, and who desire to
avoid asking friends TO become their
sureties. or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man, should apply to the agent OF the
American Surety Co.. OF New York.
Ed. LTEBERKEECHT,
General Insurance Agent,
Rock Island. III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
A New York River Terror Com.

NEW YORK. Dec S1.-"Denny" Brady,
leader of n once notorious gang OF Hudson
river pirates and bank robbers. was found
lying i'll on the sidewalk at Chatham square
last evening, and died after removal to a
hospital Brady was for many years the
terror Of the river police His gang went
from town to town along the Hudson in a
sail boat, at night, AMI commitei many
daring burglarieS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

SEDALIA, Mo, De-. 81 Pretty little Lii
liam Mayes, dou yhter IL Mrs F. X. Mnyes. a
wealthy lady, who Is prpIr,'trlss of the lie
Grand hotel, went ~ tiirhrd. Kun, where "a
married sister resides, und on Friday WIS
married tu William Mat news, who had been
discharged from his POSITION OF clerk at
Mrs Mayss' hotel ON accour, at his atten-
tons 70 her daughter. Sue Is only Il years
III
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

Tourists are taxed % cents for the
privilege of picking a dozen oranges in
some OF the Florida groves. Oranges re-
tail in Florida and southern California at
about the same price asked for them in
the Chicago fruit stores.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

After the torch had been applied and the
tiremen had taken their places in different
parts of the burning structure, it was dis
covered nat the water supply prepared for
the occasion had been tempered with by
some mis- reant. Not having sufficient water
with which to fight the flames the firemen
were obliged TO escape from the burning
building as quickly as possible some being
compelled TO throw themselves from the
roof. Twenty-Five of them were injured
three so seriously that they cannot recover
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Taking a Leaf o., sr Our Book.

LONDON, Dec. "a crowded meeting of
the I.alor lfsue was held yesterday at
which .-soiutions were passed protesting
a1p.sst the importation of foreign pauper
cibor, and urging the government 10 emu
late the action Of the United States with re-
gard to this growing evil
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Ship Bnildinx In Maine.

BANGOR, Me, Dec. 3L.-A review of the
ship b. ilding interest in Maine shows tina,
the total number Of vessels of all kinds built
In the Yards during the year justslosing was
eighty three, and the total Tonnage sass
The Improvement in the coasting trade Ia
stimulated this industry, and the prosped
for the future is good
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

PARIS, Dec. Si.-News is received hare
from obock, French settlement ON the east
coast Of Africa, that two French mission-
aries travelling from sailah to Harrar under
the escort Of eight Greeks were attached by
natives and ail't hs party were murdered.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

CHICAGO, Dec 3l.-Bruno Eberling and
Mrs. Mantuelle, who were held by the coro-
hers jury for the murder OF the latter's
husband in this city last week, were yester-
day discharged on their own recognizances by
Judge Grinnell
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
ALottcry Manager Arrested.

CHICAGO, Dec @l-Jamr- l. Moore. said
to be the general agent in Chicago for the
Louisiana lottery, was arrested yesterday,
charged with circulating an almanac CON
tanning reading matter relating % the lot
tery-its advantages, honesty, etc He gave
bonds FOR his appearance. and denies that hc
is now the agent Of the lottery
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

LONDON, Dec 81 Herr Beinsborf. who
some time ago was forced to II from Ger
many owing 10 hrs advanced Anarchistic
Teachings and procliviti,S, returned 20 Leip-
sic from America a few days ago. Though
great secrecy was observed with regard TO
his presence, the authorities became aware
of his return, and with equal secrecy arrest
81 hin,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
A pyIlman Car seized for T.,..

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec. 3l.-The sheriff has
seized the Pullman car Taurus for taxes
The Pullmansompany refused to make re-
turns according to law, hence the seizure
The company will take the case to the
supreme court, claiming that the tax is I'M
constitutional
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

PIrTsBuRG, Pa, Dec 3i.-The new scale
OF wages for the employees at Carnegie,
Phipps a. Co, at Homestead, was arranged
yesterday by a conference between the
Amalgamated association and the firm The
scale gives the men an advance of i6. o. per
cent over present rates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
The ..Grippe" H,. Got To,.,o

TOLEDO, D., Dec. Sl.-Fully 5000 people
in this city are victims of "la grippe" Near.
ly the entirs number have been seized with
the disease during the past twenty -four
hours. Almost the entire regular force OF
The Commercial composing room are pros.
trated, one printer falling from his stool, and
having TO he conveyed To his home in a car.
riage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

BALTIMORE, Dec. 81 Johnnie McCleary, 10
years of age, living in east baltimore. was
playing with pistol yesterday afternoon in
the presence of several plsymates The lat
ter objected to the iourishrng of the pistol,
and Johnnie, 10 demonstrate It's harmless
ness, put the muzzle in his mouth and pulled
the trigger. The back of his his head was
blown off
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 81. The Times Dem
ocrat's Laredo, Tex, special says: About 1
O'Clock yesterday morning all the prisoners
in the New Laredo, Mexico. jail made a
break for liberty and escaped. There were
twelve i'll all. and all succeeded in reaching
the American side of the river, beyond the
jurisdiction Of Mexico
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
The Anglo-Portugue,e Im.rov,,o

LONDON. Dec. 3l-Lord Salisbury has
completed his final answer to Portugal. The
protracted silence of Consul johnson with
regard to recent events in Mozambique and
the acts of Serpa Pinto, encourages the
belief that he is organizing force to drive
the Portuguese from the position they have
assumed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

LONDON, Dec. 3L-Lieut. Tiedeman, Of the
Peters expedition, sent a dispatch from
Aldo Baruch Royal, dated Nov 2s, to Lieut..
Borchert, In which he warned him not to be-
heve gloomy reports about Peters and him
sslf, as they were both safe and sound.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec 31-Francis
Cope, freight and passenger agent of the
Onion Pacific railroad at this place, died
Sunday night Of heart disease
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Cash Carrier Litigation.

Boston, Dec. 3l.-The supreme court YES
terday morning gave conclusive decision
In favor of the Martin Cash Carrier COM
pany In the suit brought by the Lamson &
Ames, and the Martin 6 Hill companies for
conveyance to them of Martins patents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
Stanley ON III. Wa, 90 Lnnhnn

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 3l.-EIenry NJ Stanley,
accompanied by Col. Evan Smith, British
consul general at Zanzibar, sailed for Nom
bassa yesterday, where he will embark ON
the Egyptian steamer Mansowah for Suez.
The remainder Of the Stanley expedition left
for Mnmhn-sa today
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
II Was NihiIIstIc La GrIppe. "

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec 81 1t is stated
that the i'll ness of the car was caused by ex
element consequent upon the sudden extin
punishment of the electric lights in the Cats
china palaoe. He was Immediately seized with
rush of blood TO the lungs, with resulting
congestion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the firm name of
willard Baker & Co., composed of Willard
Baker, William l.. Aster and Fred Jahns and
formerly doing business at 1891 Second avenue In
tne city OF Rock Island, is hereby dissolved by
retiring.
For the present there will be no change of firm
name and business Will still be carried on at the
Old stand where all bills will be PAL and collected
ROCK Island H., December 10, 1899
WILLARD BAKER
WILLIAM J.. AsTER.
FREDERICK jaime
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

COLUMBIA, 5. c., Dec. 3l.-In view of the
lynching of eight negroes, at Barnwell, on
Saturday last, Governor Richardson has is
sued proclamation offering a reward of
$500 for the apprehension and conviction of
each and every one of the parties concerned
in the killing of the negroes referred to-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31


Miss Maggie Dart and Miss Agatha Ed
sou will. receive with Mrs. s. II. Velie
and daughter In Moline tomorrow.
Tri~city society INDUCED IN hop at
Masonic temple at Davenport, last even>
ing. many attending from Rock Island.
Miss Annie Buford will receive her
friends at 1Ofi Second avenue tomorrow.
assisted by Misses Frysinger, Moore.
aest, Mary and SADIE Dart, Jackson,
Fanny Rosenhcld. sudlow and Curtis.
A jolly party Of young people was hap.
PLY entertained by Miss Mamie Long at
the residence Of c. J. Long, 1905 Fourth
avenue, last evening. The time was spent
with games and dances and the charming
hostess provided abundant entertainment,
including some nice refreshments, for her
guests.
Miss Agnes Bixby. daughter of Mrs.
Georgiana Bixby. was the subject OF a
happy birthday surprise at her home on
Third avenue last evening. The young
lady attained her eighteenth birthday on
Christmas day. and IL was thought more
hitting to choose some day later for the
pleasant occasion. There were about
twenty couples In the surprise party, and
% 1vcning passed with good music ana
~~"@and elegant refresb'-eo's were
= iis-e. IA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
euretY on Honda.

A fashion writer says the "leg Of NUT
ton stews have not proved successful"
but DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup still contin-
ues to be used by everybody for coughs
and colds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

NAsHvH LIE, Tenn, Dec Sl.-La grippe has
struck Nashville, and there are number OF
cases, none serious, however. About ten po-
icemen, including the chief, have it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

1T" fHIIHtIIEH NJ T1IIIIIIIIkIIHIH
LONDON, Dec. Sl.-The influenza is raging
with great virulence in Birmingham, despite
the strenu Gus medical efforts to check II
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

PARIS, Dec SIN Rothschild has pre-
sented 100, 900 francs 10 the municipality to
be devoted TO the poor of Paris afflicted with
ipauanza
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31
DeVILlsH DEED IN HAVANA.

A Firemen's Exhibition Nearly Turned In.
to "a Hoiocaust-Twenty-Tw Injured.
HAVANA, Dec Sl.-Sunday evening thou
sands of people assembled on the grounds of
the Club Almendares TO witness firemen's
exhibition, the object of which was to raise
funds for the fire department. For the pur.
pose of the exhibition a two-story wooden
building / sd been erected, which was TO be
set on fire
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-31

Seventeen Thousand Men on Strike.
BRUSSELS. Dec. 81. The strikes at Charlie
Toi are assuming more serious phase than
hitherto. There are now involved upward of
1000 men, and in addition to the proha-
bility Of riots coal famine is imminent