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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Butchered.
A Bloody Story Told by Sailors
from Jamaica.
JACK THE RIPPER's AWFUL WORK.

Three Crimes Exactly Similar to Those In
the Whitechapel District, Save That the
Victims Were Black-A Young American
Who Has Penchant for the Same Kind
of Prey-Lynching Episode in Louisiana
Criminal Notes.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The Sun says: The
crews of the various steamers plying between
this city and Kingston, Jamaica, are telling
fearful stories Of crimes committed in Span
ish Town, a village near Kingston The first
of a series of diabolical and mysterious MUIR
ders took place, so the sailors say, Nov. %,
1885, in st. Catharine's parish, a few miles
distant from Spanish Town. The victim was
a negreSs of the lowest and most vicious class,
whose name has never been discovered She
was found early i'll the morning lying in a
fence corner by the roadside, her throatx cut
from ear to ear, her cheeks, nose and fore
head Slashed in a manner that would
indicate it to be the work of skillful butcher
Her clothing had, as in the case of nearly all
the Whitechapel murders, been thrown over
her head, and the little crowd which had gath
cred there upon the discovery of the body
were Mortified to see that it had been mutt
lated exactly as had been done in the London
cases. If anything further had been needed
to make the horror stricken crowd attribute
the crime to the Whitechapel fiend it was
found on a card pinned to the unfortunate
woman's body by the blade of small PEN
knife. The card bore this inscription: Jack
the Ripper Fourteen more, then [ quit" OF
course diligent search was made for the
murderer, but lie was not found
On the morning of Dec -, in field, living
by and partially concealed under an old shed,
was found second body In this case the
woman was a notorious creature of the lowest
class, negress called Mag" Her wounds
were of the same nature as those inflicted
upon the other. The authorities made a hur-
ried investigation and buried the body as
speedily as possible giving no one an oppor-
tunity to examine 1t. No mention of the
crimes was made in the newspapers at the
time, the officials endeavoriug by every means
in their power to hush the matter up and
have it talked about as little as possible. No
trace was ever found of the murderer, and it
was forgotten save by few of the wretched
women who belong to that class among which
the unfortunates moved
The third body was found on the Friday be-
fore New Years day This time the newspa-
pers were compelled To notice the discovery
The scene of this third murder was about
midway between the places where the former
discoveries had been made, and the sailors in
slst that the crime was in every way analogous
TO the Others
There are comparatively few women of this
class about Kingston or Spanish Town but
those who do live there are in state of abiect
terror. The murderer has eluded the authori-
ties, and the sailors expect to learn of further
atrocities on their return
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
ABBREVIATED TELecRAMs.

Queen Victoria and Empress Frederick will
pay visit to the queen regent of Spain al
San Sebastian.
The Vanderbilts have bought the Hostetter
interest in the Pittsburg g. Lake Erie railway
and will hereafter control that road
The Hungarian corn ring, which sought to
control the maize product OF Hungary, has
been dissolved with loss of 200, 60 forms
The Austrian press generally comment Oh
the American immigration bill, and pronounce
in favor of restricting emigration from Au.
stria to the United States
Capt Meredith, of Chicago, who Is a can
didate for the position of government printer,
has arrived in Washington City to look after
his interests in that direction.
Owing to failure to comply with techni
cality, the vote of the state of Texas may not
reach Washington in proper form in time to
be counted for Cleveland and Thurman.
Tie Charleston, S. c., News and Courier
says editorially that few now dispute that the
cotton crop of 1859 will be the largest ever
known, and will probably reach 1850, O0C
bales.
Tuesday morning at Scituate, Mass, Patrol.
man Ward found the bodies of two men be-
tween Third and Fourth cliffs The heads OF
both men We're sailors.
Secretary Fairchild has approved the rec
ommendation of Acting Appraiser Stearns for
the removal of five examiners and five
samplers from the appraisers department in
the custom house at New York
A house at West Farms, suburb of North
ampton, Mass, was burned Tuesday. 1t was
occupied by Miss Joslyn, aged 70, who
lived alone. Her almost unrecognizable body
was found in the ruins, burned to a crisp
The army board appointed to examine the
physical condition of Gen Swain, with a view
to his retirement, has repeated against retir
ing him and the president has approved the
report. The generals case is therefore in
statu quo.
The crematory which was recently built in
st. Louis, was burned Tuesday night The
loss is estimated ut SO, 900 The fire is sup
posed to have caught from the furnace utilized
to reduce the dead TO ashes. body was be-
ing crenated when the fire was discovered
The Maryland presidential electors neglect
ed to indorse the sealed envelope containing
the certificates of their action on the presi-
DENTAL election with a proper certification of
the contents thereof, and they have been
called together again to supply the omission.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
UNITED STATES SeNAToRsH,PS.
Illinois Legislators Renominate Cullom-
Other Approved Statesmen.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 23-The two
houses of the state legislature yesterday bal
loted for a nominee for United States senator.
AT II a. m. the senate took up the business
as a special order and Thomas nominated
Shelby NJ. CulloIn. He was followed by
Shumway, who named Gen. John NJ Palmer
while Burke, Union Labor was enthusiastic
for Sidney A. Kent, "a Chicago millionaire
who does not believe the demands of the
workingrnen should be answered with a po-
hceman's club" There were several seconds
to each of the first two named, and the ballot
resulted: Cullom, IS; Palmer, ID; Kent, l.
Two senators Campbell and Ricker) were alb
sent.
In the house Lester spread the eagle with
great eloquence all over Senator Cullom.
while Jones did a similar favor for Gen.
Palmer. There were several seconds and
then vote, which stood: Cullom 10, the to
tai Republican vote, and Palmer Us, five
Democrats being absent
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan 23.-The election of
United States senator took place yesterday,
and Preston b. Plumb was chosen as his own
successor. He received the full Republican
vote in both the house and senate The one
Democratic senator and the four Democratic
members of the house declined to vote, thus
GIVING oeitatoT IitiinO the unanimous vote OF
both houSeS-the first time senator was ever
given unanimous vote in Kansas
TRENTON, \. j., Jan. 23-The senate bal
loted for United States senator yesterday
morning, the result being: John F. McPher-
son, (Dem.) Il; William j. Sewen, (RepD 10:
a strict party vote. In the assembly the vote
was Mcpherson, -; Sewell, Is, being a
straight party vote. This action will doubt
less be confirmed. Mcpherson is the first
"third-term" senator from this state
SALEM, Ore, Jan. ga majority of votes
in both branches Of the legislature were
given yesterday for the reelection of United
States Senator Dolph
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
The Weather We May Expect.

WAsHINGToN CITY, Jan. 23.-The indications
for thirtysix hours from p. IN. yesterday are
as follows: For Iowa-Generally fair. colder
weather; winds becoming northwestcrly For
Enthusiastically fair, warmer weather:
souihcrly winds. For Illinois fair
weather; winds becoming variable: warmer,
followed IN northwest portions by colder. For
Lower Michigan Fair weather, except along
the lakes, light local SHOWS; slightly warmer:
winds becoming variable. For Upper Mich
igan and Wisconsin--tair weather, except
along the lakes, light local SHOWS, colder. pre-
ceted III eastern portions by rising tempera-
tuIe winds becoming westerly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
The Trunk Line, Wheel into Line.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23-The Trunk line
presidents met here Yesterday and adopted
resolutions recognizing in the agreement of
western presidents the principles already in
cluded in the Trunk line agreement; directing
the commissioner to report at future meet
ing what notifications, if any, in the Trunk
line agreement are advisable; that such re-
port embody rules for reports to the inter
state commerce commission of violations of
the law; that the principle of arbitration be,
if necessary, more clearly reafiirmed; and
that provision be ma ie against any Trunk
line being used by connecting lines in viola
ton of the spirit of the Trunk line agree
fnaut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Lively Time at n Prize-Fight.

MINNEAPoLIS, MINI, Jan. 23.-Patsy Car
diff and Jim Fell, of Michigan, fought fifteen
rounds here last night Cardiff had the best
of the fight from the START, but as four ounce
gloves We're used, he could not knock out
Fell. Nothing short of an axe would do
that. When the referee gave his decision,
Fell's friends climbed upon the stage, drew
revolvers, and threatened the referee but the
police, after hard fight, got the crowd back
and the referee out O. the building. Detec
tive Doyle knocked down Felrs hacker, King,
and there were dozen fights all going on
at once About 81. O0C was lost on the fight
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
a FLY" ENGLISH DETECTIVE.
He Gets Knocked Out of Time by an Irisl
Home Ruler.

PfTTsBURG, Pa, Jan 23-Much excite
ment was occasioned OF Federal street, Allie
ghany City last evening, by the sudden as
sauit of M. P. Carrick upon a man who was
following him. Several days ago Carrick
was warned by a friend that he was being
Swallowed by a detective who was working
by authority of the English government.
On Sunday last, an elegantly dressed man
appeared at Carrick's residence and intro
duced himself as Mr.. Doyle, an Irishman
who had lived near Csrrick's home in Ire
land some years ago, prior to Carrick's ar
rest for advocating home rule After chat
ting awhile he went away. Yesterday he
followed Carrick over half the city and at
o'clock lasl evening intr oduced himself by an
other name He invited Carrick into a sa-
loon parlor and offered lim $500 If he would
disclose to him some special information.
Carrick spurned the offer and left the room.
The detective followed him out and agnin at
tempted to bride Carrick The latter struck
Doyle terrible blow, knocking him down
Regaining his feet Doyl, disappeared.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23

The United States navy will soon be in
a condition to compete with that Of any
nation. unless the republican administrs.
ton and congress again adopt the policy
by which in twenty four years they sue
ceeded in destroying it. while spending
millions of dollars with favored contract.
ors. The house committee on naval af>
fairs has just completed the navel appro-
priation bill. which amounts to $50, 900, :
900. The bill authorizes the construction
OF dynamite cruiser on the pattern of
the Vesuvius. which on its recent trial
trip attained the greatest speed of any
vessel at1ost. and $500 ton cruising
monitor on the plans prepared by Repre>
sentative Thomas. of Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
His Money Didn't Count.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 23.-Joseph Fleming
PittShurg's leading druggist, WAS Monday
SENTENCED to pay $500 and undergo iInprison-
ment IN the Mercer county jail for three
months Mr.. Fleming was convicted of send
ing whisky into Mercer county, a prohibitory
district, {. o. ID. On account of Mr. Fiem-
ings wealth and high standing the sentence
caused 1t sensation here His case was before
judge Stored, in Philadelphia, yesterday on
appeal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Collision Caused by Fog.

OMAHA, Jan "a freight train on the
Union Pacific railroad crashed into what is
known as the work train,n which conveys
the employees of the stock yards and the pack
ing houses 60 South Omaha, at the intersec-
ton of Twentieth street at an early hour yes
terday morning. John Connors, the head
brakeman of the freight train, was caught
between the engine and tender and crushed
to death. The passengers of the work train
received a severe shaking up, and one coach,
seven freight cars and an engine were
wrecked A dense fog prevailed at the time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
For Six Years More.
Several Senators Whose Work
Is Approved of.
GLOOM IN MINNEs0TA's CAPITAL

Over the Alleged Wickedness of Somebody
"A Suiphurous Time Over the Evidence
in the Senate-Proposition in the Illinois
Legislature to Curb the Aspirations of the
Eager Editor-An Indiana Statesman in
a State of Embarrassment.
ST.. PAUL, Mimi, Jan 23-The shadow
of great crime" was hanging over both
houses of the legislature yesterday and they
did not ballot for a United States senator.
The trouble was the alleged bribery in con-
nection with the caucus nomination ofthe
Republicans and which a senate committee
IS investigating with closed doors There are
fearful rumors OF political unrighteousness
going the rounds, but nothing at all is
known rs To what testimony the committee
has before it. The house adjourned for the
day by reason of the failure of II report on
the case and the senate took a recess until
Sp. IN.
The senate reconvened with closed doors at
SIP. IN. and discussed the testimony taken by
the committee but dropped that after awhile
and confirmed governors appointments. At
l2;S0 this morning a vote on senator was
taken. The Democrats and anti Washburn
men refrained from voting, the result being
that Washburn received "a votes; Knute
oils, 2
Somebody is responsible for the story that
there was scene during the secret session of
the senate. Estes charges that he was offered
a bride to vote for Sabin and his testimony,
SO the story goes, was presented. 1t was to
the effect that he was approached by Senator
Buchanan, Sabins chief lieutenant, who
offered him bride to vote for Sabin in the
caucus Estes claims that he spurned the
offer, and it is known that he voted
for Washburn No sooner was this testimony
submitted than Buchanan, who is a small,
lame man, was upon his feet His face was
purple with rage and he clutched the side of
his desk as he leaned toward Estes and
threatened to cram the lie down his throat
Estes was highly excited. but made no at
tempt to retaliate upon the irate senator who
had given him the lie direct. The discussion
that ensued was of a highly sensational char
acter, but too general To be of much effect
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Indiana Miners In Conference

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Jan. 23-Forty dele
gates Of the Indiana Federation of Miners
met here yesterday morning for the purpose
OF dsbanding the federation and joining the
National Progressive union. The executive
COMMITTEES Of the federation Monday night
prepared IA final report before disbanding and
1t was read before the convention yesterday
afternoon. Delegates think their action will
incur the ill-will of the Knights of Labor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
An Epidemic of SmalI-por

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. GA special from
Azaila, Mich, says: Smallpox in this village
has developed from so-called "scare" into
that much-to-be-dreaded reality-an epidem.
&c. There are now fourteen cases under
treatment. Everything possible is being done
to prevent its spread, the town being we'll
guarded and no one allowed to leave except
one or two whose business it is to provide ne
cesslties Azalia is but eighteen miles from
Ann Arbor, and its 200 inhabitants are large
ly composed of railroad employees, lumbermen
and charcoal burners
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
The Nicaragua Canal Bill.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 2;}-The confer
rees on the disagreeirg votes between the two
houses on the Nicara guam canal bill reached
an understanding last evening. An injunction
of secrecy was imposed, and it is difficult to
ascertain the exact basis of agreement 1t is
understood, however, that the house confer
rees receded from most of the amendments
put on in the house, and that the bill in all its
practical workings Is virtually as it left the
saDota
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
A Mild Case of the same.

JAMESTOWN, n. Y, Jan. 23-Gilbert W
Hszeltine, Jr,, of this city, was arrested last
night in a house of ill-fame for attempting to
kill one of the inmates The bullet passed
close to the woman's head and into the door
behind her. Several years ago he killed a
woman in a house of ill-repute in Baltimore
and was sentenced to eight years imprison-
ment in states prison, but was released after
serving three years on pardon granted by
the governor of Maryland, on the promise
that he should be confined in an asylum i'll this
state He has been living at home and drink
ing heavily since his release about four
months ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23

BERLIN, Jan. 23-'The annual fete of the
Berlin Students Anti Semitic association was
honored with the presence of Count Won
Moltke, Professor Der ymann, and a number
of members of the court circle. DR.. Stoecker,
in violent discourse, declared that the time
had come to break the chains of slavery which
the Jews imposed upon Christians, and which
were sometimes heay Ter than the chains of
slaves in Africa Court Preacher Royce de-
livered similar address
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
OHIO WANTS "RECooNITIoN.Y
Friends of Foraker Call on Harrison
Modest Iowa-A Handsome Gift

Hr'ebuS Oh FOrakef CAL on Harrison
Modest IOwa-A Handsome Gift.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. % %. s. Kelley and
George Fry, of Ohio, the former mayor of
Springfield, were here yesterday and made a
protracted call upon the presdeut-elect. The
gentlemen are pronounced friends of Cover
nor Foraker, and urged upon Gen. Harrison
the necessity of recognizing the Banner Re
publican state" i'll his cabinet, though they
made no special plea for Foraker. They said
that they came here % see Gen Harrison,
but not in the interest Of any politician, and
that there were no factions in the Ohio party
Ex-Governor Stone Of Iowa. who is bear
ing the electoral vote o. his state to Washing
ton, was also u caller upon Gen Harrison
He says Iowa is content to give the Repub-
lican party majority without asking posi-
ton in return for it
The Tlppecanoe club Of this city is prepar-
ing to present the presi ient-elect with a very
handsome Bible which has been made special
~ for him. A committee will be appointed
to wait upon the presidsnt-elect and formally
present the volume TO i'm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
I'm a H"rrihIe Condition.

COLUMBUS, Ind, Jan. 23.-E H Moore, q
wealthy stave and barrel manufacturer OF
this city, Is suffering from an obstruction in
his stomach. Not particle of substance has
entered INTO his intcstIneS for nearly -four
months. All his food has TO be given III liquid
form, which, after serving its PURPOSES is
elected by way of the mouth He can live
but a short time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
The Inaugural Ball supper.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 23.-The inaug.
ural committee has decided to accept George
{. Boldt's proposition to furnish the supper
for the inaugural ball Mr. Boldt is the
well-known proprietor of the Hotel Bellevue
Philadelphia, where the dinners of the
famous Glover club have been held for several
years The supper fAe is to be 81, and three
features of the bill OF fare are pate de foic
gras la Harrison tnrine Of game "A In Nor
ton and Roman punch
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23

II strictly partisan
vote. The consid-
GRAFTON was begun
with a speech on
the general subject
of tariff by Morrill,.
He had sought the
floor, he said. main
ly for the purpose
of preserving the
symmetry of the
Republican record
in relation to its
action on the tariff.
Ha criticised the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
He Was Worth CATCHING

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 23-"Dutch Alonzo, "
celebrated crook, thought to have been i'm
plicated in the murder of Detective Hulligan.
at Ravenna, o., and who fled to Europe with
Pat Hanley and Eddie Guerriu after the
deed, is the man who is under arrest at In
dianapolis on suspicion of being implicated in
recent bank sneak there He is wanted
here for a heavy diamond robbery two v,.nrs
ago, but the jewelers. robbed will not pros,
cute, as Alonzo's friends friends have made.
good their mss .'N
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
The Mild winter Ruin.d Hin,

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-John w. Riggs, dealer
In bats, caps, and furs, assigned yesterday
with liabilities of about $4,000 and assets
$4,000, consisting of his stock in trade The
FAILURE is due TO the mild, open winter, which
prevented the sale to any extent of winter
goods in the fur line About one half of tho
liabilities are due in New York and elsewbar,
in the east
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
A CHASTITY Discovery.

MASON CITY, Iowa, Jan 23-Thc citizens
OF Floyd county are somewhat agitated over
a CHASTITY discovery made few days ago in
the shape OF a recently dissected human body
The body was found mclosed in u rough pine
box Oh the banks of the Cedar river. To all
appearances it was the remains of some
young person.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Slaughtered with a Maxim Gun.

BERLIN, Jan. 23.-Advices from West
Africa say that eleven native policemen.
headed 10y British officer, in a conflict with
party of Warhoys at Sulymah, killed l3l of
the enemy with a Maxim gun, and that the
rest of the party fed in disnay
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Ind,apapoli. Seed Not De.n.,r Vet.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23.-There is still
possibility of indianapolis remaining in the
league. Yesterday afternoon, Dickson and
Talbot, theatrical managers of this city,
telegraphed to President Young that they
would buy the franchise and retain the club
here, if they could get it at reasonable
Agure. Last night Mr.. Young replied that
he had no authority to sell the franchise at
present
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
The Army Officers Feel Better Now.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan 22-The state
ment recently publish ed that Secretary Endi-
colt is contemplating AN order prohibiting
the accumulation of army officers leave from
year to year was de NED at the war depart
ment yesterday. 1t is stated that this custom
Is authorized by law which allows an off
Ger 10 draw four months cumulative leave at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
Not Worth While Sending Particulars

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. ga Times- Demo,
crat special from Vicl,sburg, Miss, says.
News reaches here that Fred Hopkins and a
man named Jenkins, coIored labor agents.
have been lynched in north louisiana No
particulars are received, but the report IN
believed, as II is as much as u uIat's life is
worth to try and get hands away from plant
ers lust now
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23

SUAKIM, JAN 23.-A messenger who has
just arrived from the interior states that
35 900 followers of the lIahdi left Khartoum
for Dongola in December with the purpose of
making final attack upon Egypt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-01-23
An Old Time Reformer Dead.

BosToN, Jan. 23.-James Winston, an old
time labor advocate, Greenbacker, temperance
reformer and veteran in the late war, died
here Monday, aged &c. He was born in Ire
land, and took an active part in the Land
league struggle. He was the author of several
works on reform subjects, among them "a
treaties ON Money"