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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
CORDOVA

CoRDovA. Nov. go
wedding 10 the vicinity is whispered.
WIN. Titus Is improving the looks OF
his place by = new fence.
III. 4. Van Duzer, Of LeClaire. was
tee guest OF Jennie Tsw SunSay.
Mrs. Bennett Is having her house fixed
james Thompson is doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. J. JOHNSON returned
10 their home 10 Omaha. Neb., Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugunin, Mrs. Golden
and Lettie Brown were in Rock Island
Thursday.
Mr.. o. Smith aud family have moved
into MIR. Reeves house, the one formerly
occupied by Mr.. Hundel.
Girls. you must not try 70 keep the bows
away from the dance n, 1t Friday night.
like some of you did at the last one.
Doc Freek Is having another dust proof
window made. where he can make a bet
Ter display OF his elegant holiday goods.
Checkers are all the rage The experts
at the game are Messrs. Spoor. Meizgar
and Cool. but which is counted the best
we do not know
Don't fail To attend tie dance next
Friday night At Marshall's hall. Good
music has been secured, and n grand
time is anticipated.
Little Bessie Hugunin aud Ora Spo. T
went TO Albany Tuesday night and stayed
till Monday with Bessie's grandmother
We hone they did not get homesick.
On Friday evening very pleasant
party was had 81 the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Gale. in honor Of their daugh-
ter. Edith. very pleasant tine was
had by the little folks Refreshments
were served and the happy children dis
persed teelicg they had enjoyed them>
selves
Miss Rebeccs MARSHALL and her niece,
BESSIE, left on Wednesday night for Fort
Worth, Texas. to visit relatives. Miss
Bessie intends TO remain until spring, but
her aunt will return in few weeks.
During Miss Mar halls sbance Mrs. ]
W Sexton will act az landlady at the
Marshall house.
Friday afternoon, after recess. the pri-
mary room had speaking, singing, etc
A great number OF visitors were present.
and report the exercises as very good.
The High room spent about an hour
reading from the poets This is a good
exercise and should receive encourage.
ment. Special mention must be given
the recitation by the teacher, Mr.. Mar
shall. We hope TO hear him again IN the
near future.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25

LONDON, Nov. 25.-A report has recently
been industriousfy circulated to the effect
that Gladstone has decided not to contest bis
seat in parliament at the next election, ir
view of his resolve to accept the peeragt
which it is known the queen and Lord Sails
bury are anxious to confer upon him Thi:
report is secuted by the Liberals, who poin,
to their leaders repeated refusals Of the
honor suggested and is doubted by many
Conservative admirers of the ex-premier',
greatness, but the story continues its rounds
all the same
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
IN HONOR OF HENDRICKS.
Memorial Exercises at the Statesman
Grave at Indianapolis.

Memorial Exercises ut the Statesman's
Grave at Indianapolis.
INDIANA POLLS, Nov. 25.-Though the morn
ing was Il reatening and q cold drilling rain
began fal ing at noon thousand people as
sembled Ground the tomb OF Vice President
Hendricks yesterday afternoon, at the observ-
snce OF memorial exercises under the
auspices II the Hendricks club, and testified
TO the h Oh estimation In which the dead
leader'is held Upon invitation the Young
Mems Gray club participated in the exercises.
The grave was covered with smilax and
white cbrysanthemums. and a handsome
floral design was placed at the foot of the
marble sh aft which marks the family lot and
TO the north OF which rests the body of
Hendricks
rIrs. Hendricks Present.
Arriviny at the entrance to the cemetery
the clubs formed in line, and, preceded by
the band, marched to the grave. Mrs
Hendricks, accompanied by Dr. and Mrs
Thompson, arrived half hour in advance
OF the clu y, and her carriage was driven to
the margin of the grass plot which extends
to the driveway. The entire knoll of which
the Hendricks lot is part was surrounded
with car iages, while hundreds who had
reached the scene on the cars or who had
walked out stood around the grave and en-
deavored to protect themselves from the rain
with umb 'ellas. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Jencks, OF st. Paul's
cathedral the church to which the deceased
belonged, and q select choir rendered some
excellent music
An add 'ess was then made by Judge Nib
lack eulo yistic of the dead, and then the
clubs marched past the grave and placed on
it the ros ebuds each member wore Mrs.
Hendricks was visibly affected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
THE RECOGNITION OF BRAZIL.
French Republicans Anxious to Have thu


sew Departure Sustained.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-Deputy Hubbard, of the
French CHI amber of deputies, has announced his
intention Of questioning the government on
Monday neither the French republic proposes
TO recognize the republic Of Brazil The gen
eral mp ession is that the reply will be
TO the eject that precedent forbS1s recogni-
ton ct the provisional government, but that
n soon a the constitutional assembly, which
Is to I've &c lied by the provisional government,
has annot need definitive form OF govern
ment on the authority of the people of the
country, France will hasten to recognize the
sister republic. 1t is likely that this senti-
ment viii fail to satisfy the more radical
members Of the chamber, and that they will
insist upon immediate action being taken to
show thai France prefers the republican 10
any othe' form of government in Brazil
Danger of . Reaction.
There is general feeling manifested
among republicans and radicals throughout
Europe that danger exists Of a reaction
such governments OF Europe as are of the
popular type should give countenance so far
As possible to the revolutionists at Rio.
This Is considered appropriate, also, as a
Legitimate Offset 10 the secret but neverthe-
less undo ubted efforts Of the monarchists
throughout Europe TO create sentiment, and.
II possible, effect tangible aid for their
representative who has been dismissed from
service in South America.
The Pope's Alleged Intrigue.
II is openly asserted in Paris that the pope
Is also intriguing in favor OF this movement
to bring about the restoration OF the Bourbon
dynasty in Brazil II Is not considered Dos
sible or az visable TO seek the replacement of
Dom Pedro himself, but it is hoped that
circumstances will arise which will
make il possible TO secure the
throne for his grandson, who
has some popular qualities and would prob
ably receive the warm allegiance Of many
Brazilians who would prefer tbs empire to a
republic, provided the former were admin
iStered in little more progressive fashion
than was possible in the latter years of Dom
Pedro's reign, hampered as it was by the big
otry and ultra conservatism of the Princes
Isabelle and her adherents
switzerlsnd's Action.
The French and Spanish republicans are
anxious o. prevent any step being taken to
further Il is scheme, and they are endeavor-
ing TO secure action by their governments
similar 10 that taken by the little Swiss con
federation, which has not hesitated to in
struct its representative In Brazil to recog-
nize the provisional government as the legit-
innate successor Of the empire
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
-oId nnnL.r and nm. n..u,.


shs was an "awfully pretty" girl, with
uark curly hair, eyes that laughed all the
TINS ANA she carried her hands in her Jacket
poekris M q way that caused every one on
Wa street ear to admire her. A big hunk Of
hHunanity sat ou the end Of the seat and com
pelled a lady and two little girls 70 crawl
over him to be seated But pretty little Mis-
Independence didn't propose to do any crawl
ing When he REFUSED her modest request TO
please move over" she Just commenced 20
crowd him along by forcing her way into the
-sat at the side % tho car.
an" other Passengers watched the unequal
and unusual contest with interest. old
hnhks sat st,h and Miss Independence con-
tlhued TO crowd him. AT last he discovered
that tho people were laughing at him. and
were evidently Ia y mpathy with the plucky
girl He finally moved along and she drop
ped into tho seat with a sweet "oh. thank
you ever ~ much, STRIP
Old Hunks couldn't stand the laugh at his
expense He left tho car at the next cross
Ing. Indianapolis Newa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls catarrh cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co. Props,
Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known Il
j Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially able
20 carry out any obligation made by their
firm:
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale druggists,
Toledo. o.
WALDrSs. KIESAS & MARvIS, Wholesale
druggists, Toledo, o.
Z. II. VAN HGsEs. Cashier, Toledo Ma
tionrl bank. Toledo. o.
Halls catarrh cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces Of the system. Price 70 cent?
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Foot Ball Games.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 25.-Twenty
thousand people witnessed the foot bal
match Saturday between Yale and Harvard,
and it was one Of the most brilliant games
ever played. The weather was perfect, and
it took two hours to decide the game, which
was won by Yale by q score Of too
CHICAGO, Nov. 25.-The Chicago Univers-
ity eleven had a practice game OF foot ball
Saturday with the Evanston college eleven
and won by 25 to 0 without trouble The
Chicago boys play Thursday next with tn,
Ann Arbor team.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25

The result Of the election has set the
Iowa republicans 10 thinking. and thinks
Ing hard. Il has. for Instance. induced
the Des Monies Register. controlled by
First Assistant Postmaster General Clark.
son and the admitted organ Of the party
In the state. 10 change front on the pro,
hibition issueS In long article pub.
llshed the other day, Il urges the absu-
donmeut Of the a,temp, to enforce sbso.
lutte prohibition 10 Iowa, II ADVISES In-
stead a county option law with high
license attachment. Il says. and truly,
that the attempt TO enforce prohibition
In the river counties. where public sentl.
ment IL altogether opposed to IL. has
been proven failure by the experience
NJ the past four or Eve years. But, Il
says. there are many localities where the
sale OF liquor has been prevented to a
very considerable extent At least, aud to
these localities Il would give the priyi-
lege Of retaining prohibition u they want
II.
By conceding local option the Register
hopes that the votes lost to the republican
party may be recovered Perhaps they
may. but Il is doubtful They know not
the moment when the extreme temper
ance men may regain their ascendency
and the experience Of the last few years
be repested. Having once broken the Ice
and voted The democratic ticket. to do so a
second tire will be comparatively easy,
especially after they shall have discovered
that their action has been attended by
good results.
But even surprising the most rosy an
ticipstions Of the Register TO be accom-
plished facts and the rocalciuant republi.
cans oil back In the fold so carefully
watched over by Shepherd Clsrssou. then
the question arises. what Is to become Of
the prohibitionis,s' This class Of voters
has shown before that IL has mind Of Its
own, and should its pet hobby be sat
down on 1t unquestionably will make that
fact manifest once more. Moreover. the
prohibilionlsts boast that their care is for
principles. not the offices They are not
politicians. 10 they were they might be
handled easily enough. II Is evident
that to ALLEVIATE the largest and most In
earnest Of any Of the elements Of Iowa
republicanlsm Is dangerous experiment
Thus the republican party In Iowa Is
between two fires. Il will be impaled on
either horn OF the dilemma. The polItl>
clans and office seekers may cry. Good
Lord Good Devil but Il will avail them
naught. II Is written In the books that
the days Of upquestioned republican SUI
premsey 10 Iowa are past. benceforth It
will be = debatable land. the natural
DRIFT OF things IL that way. Kansas.
Nebraska. Dakota aud Colorado have
been largely populated by lows settlers.
and OF these the great majority were re.
publicans Their places have largely
been taken by Germans and Irish. The
Irish are naturally democratic The
Germans have been driven 10 the same
way Of thinking by the prohibitory laws.
Both races increase much faster than the
native populations OF the state. The
awakening Of the people on the question
Of our robber tariff will complete what
these natural causes have begun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
tsn.e Hall Notas.

CHICAGO, Nov. 25-John Ward. VI the
brotherhood, was in this city yesterday and
had an informal talk with this end Of the
players league. He left for st. Louis last
night IL is stated that be and Denny, Of
indianapolis, had rather hostile interview
In which Denny applied some fighting
epithets TO Ward. The latter stated whils
here that the Brotherhood had so far signed
sixty-six players. Yesterday Sanders signed
with the Philadelphia Brotherhood team
which makes sixty-seven-
The Cleveland League team has signed
George Davis, Of Albany, ~ Y.
IL was announced at New York yesterday
that the only Mike Kelly had signed thu
Brotherhood contract
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Regulators at Last Convic,.d

OPELousAs. La, Nov. 25.-The jury in the
case Of Arielin Beard and Charles Arab, two
Of the Coulo Croche parish Regulators.
have brought in verdict of guilty withou,
capital punishment" This is the first con.
viction Of regulators in this state. The two
men were charged with severely wounding a
Mr. Duplichin while the latter was ATTEMPT
ing TO rescue one OF his colored servants from
band OF men who intended to regulate
her. her offense being that she had obtained a
Judgment in court against white man The
verdict is generally approved
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
A Great Burprise

Is Ia store for all who use Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would you
believe that 1t is sold on its
merits. and that any druggist is
authorized by the proprietor OF this
wonderful remedy to give you u
sample bottle freeI II never fails to
cure acute or. chronic coughs. All
druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large
bottle 90 cents and tl.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Two Girls Killed bv Train

CINCINNATI, o., Nov. 25.-Annie Nc
Donald and Mary Mullarkey, two young
girls about IS years of age, were knocked
down and horribly mangled by freight
train backing over the park street crossing
on tho Cincinnati Southern railroad at $50
Saturday night. A young man named Dan,
Ryan, who accompanied the girls, was
thrown to one side Of the track and seriously
iniurpd
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
News Direct from stanIex

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Mr. Marston, of Samp
son, Low s. Co, has received letter from
Explorer Stanley, dated Victoria Nyanza
Oct. 5. Stanley says he was at the point Of
death from illness for q long time, but ha,
recovered He has made many wonderful
discoveries in the interior Of Africa, anC
speaks of the joy be felt when be saw ,
church uphoiding the Christian cross, anc
knew that at last he had reached the out
skirts of ciNiliza ton
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25

the Brazilian minister, yesterday received a
cablegran from Ruy Barbora, the minister
of finance Of the provisional government at
Rio de JaneirO, in which he says: IAN the
provinces have signified their adherence to
the repub &c. A decree of the provisional
government has extended the right of suf.
frage to al citizens except only those unable
to read or write The archbishop, the head
Of the church, conferred to-day his solemn
benediction upon the new government and
the repub ic -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
An Elderly Woman Kui.a.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 25.-Mrs Geiss,
OF this city, about 60 years old, was killed by
passenger train on the union track at the
corner Of Seventh and Penn streets about
$50 p m yesterday. The train was backing
from the Evansville and Terre Haute to the
Louisville and Nashville station Both legs
were completely severed from the body, the
victim diving In a few moments
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Too Much Money Mad. Him . Thief

NEw YORK, Nov. 25.-Richard ID. Kyle,
vice president of the Anthony Harrison Car
rage company, at Elmwood, and also q
partner in the hardwood firm Of Adams &
Kyle at l5e Race street, is several thousands
short in his accounts with the first named
firm. An inclination to lead fast life and
an unlimited supply Of funds caused the
downfall of young Kyle Late Saturday
night Kyle confessed to 900 shortage He
returned $4,000 and compromised the
affair
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
The Families Of Postal Clerks.

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 25.-Mr. Whit
field, second assistant postmaster general, In
his annual report heartily concurs in the
Recommendations the general superintendent
of railway mail service for provision for the
families of postal clerks killed while on duty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Testifyins for the Mormou,.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov. 2o-Ths Mormon
inquiry was continued yesterday. Principa
Tslmage, of the Mormon college. testified
that pupils were taught that the revelation
of plural marriage was from God, but tha
the constitution, when properly admins
tered does not interfere with any revelations
of God. Witness believed the law agains
polygamy unconstitutional He believed th,
president Of the church divinely called ant
would obey him
MILFORD Woodruff, president of the Nor
mon church. in an interview, denies the ties
timony given for the prosecution, and as
serts that the whole investigation is mat
ter of politics to influence the election to b,
held in February for city officers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Surety on Bonds.
The Wrong Patient.

Mrs. Briske-Johnny, did the doctor call
while was QUIT
Johnny stopping his play)-Yes'm. He
felt my pulse an looked at my tongue and
shook his head and said II was a serious case,
and he lett this prescription and said he'd
call again before night
Mrs Briske-Gracious mel 1t wasn't you
] sent for him 10 see; ii was the baby. -Ex-
oAs.s.a.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
An Ocean Terror Tor ENGLAND.

LONDON, Nov. 25-Ths new English cruiser
Blake was launched Saturday with the
usual ceremonies attending such occasions.
The honor Of christening the new ship, which
IL the largest vessel Of her class In the navy.
was awarded to Lady Hamilton, wife Of the
FIRST lord of the admiralty. The engines OF
the Blake are Of 10000 Horsepower and she
will carry forty-two gunA Her maximum
speed is to be twenty-tw knots an hour
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Asking a Pardon for Neehe.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Nov ga delegation
arrived from Chicago Saturday morning anc
held long consultation with Governor Fifeu
In behalf of Oscar Neebe now in the peniteu
tiary at Joliet At the end of the consulta-
ton he simply said. Gentlemen, will take
the matter under advisement and give it my
nnai attention at the earliest possible day. -
Among those asking for Neebes pardon is
J. N Hills, foreman OF the jury that tried
the Anarchisfa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
For, citing wa.b,npton,. adx;o.

CAIRO, Nov. 25.-Mr. Schuyler, the new
American minister, presented his credentials
to the kh, dive Saturday. In his address Mr..
Schuyler said that il American cooperation
should be considered useful in completing the
mixed tri Junals for tightening the financial
burden al d for aiding in the development of
the count y il would be forthcoming.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25

Mason CITY, Ia. Nov 25-Sheriff Kirk
with his deputies, constables. and msrshais
reinforced by delegation of citizens, mad,
raid on the cider vendors here Friday
night, and the result has produced sensa
ton. One thousand one hundred aud eighty
four gallons were secured. and this Is now IA
the custody of the sheriff An examination
was made by expert chemists, and they finC
that it contains upward Of per cent ol
alcohol
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Now John L. Here. your Chance

SAN Francisco, Nov. 25.-The Santa Cruz
Athistie club has decided to offer n purse of
$4,000 for a finish fight between Sullivan
and Jacl son, to take place on the beach at
Surf Sidn, Santa Cruz, Cal Instructions to
make arrangements with the principals have
been telef raphed and mailed to a Unknown
New York ex-pugilist. 1t is believed that
the size o. the purse will certainly induce the
big fighte- to accept the offer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
said To Re AN Alien.

FOREST CITY, Iowa, Nov. eat the late
election John Law, of this place, was the
successful candidate for representative
of the Eighty-fifth district, composed of Han
cock and Winnebago counties There were
three candidates-John Law, Republican: A
c. Ripley, Democrat, and W, Greemp.
Granger Law was elected. but now it is
claimed that he has never been naturalized. is
an alien. and therefore ineligible
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
Statistics of the Parneu Case

LoNDof', Nov. 25.-Some very interesting
statistics of the Parnen special commission
were published Saturday afternoon, from
which art gathered the facts that during the
sitting OF that body, Justice Hammer spoke
GA times Justice Smith 402 and Justice DAY
only ono. The testimony Of 500 witnesses
was taken, in the course Of which 9s ,e67
questions were asked
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
BIshop whippIe,s E.cape.

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov % Bishop Whip.
pie aud wife, Of Minnesota were two Of the
eight Passengers in a Pullman sleeper, on the
Savannah. Florida and Eastern railway,
which was derailed Saturday near Albany.
Ia and dragged on its side for $40 feet.
None OF the Passengers was injured except
as TO bruises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
PHILADELPHIA FIREMAN KILLED.
Others Wounded, and still Others Blinded
by Fumes of Pepper

VI NPPtTs
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 25.-The large
store OF the wholesale grocery firm of
Janney q Andrew, at l21 and l23 Market
street, was destroyed by FIRE about daylight
yesterday morning, and the contents Of sew
eral adjoining buildings were badly damaged
by water. causing a total loss OF about $3.50
O0o The burning pepper and mustard sent
up fumes which greatly interfered with the
work of the firemen, and five Of them are in
the hospital under treatment for partial
blindness. The east wall Of the burning
building fell in during the fire, and eight FIRE
men who were on the roof Of lower build
ing in the rear were caught by the debris
James McCuen, foreman Of No 4 company
suffered a fracture Of the skull, and died
while being carried away. The others were
not seriously injured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-25
IRON EXCHANGE BANK ROBBERS.
A Detective Runs Down the Three Al
legged Thieves.

HURLEY, Wis, Nov. 25.-Col Byrne, of
the detective force of the United States Ex-
press company, yesterday arrested Phelps
Perrin, assistant cashier of the Iron Eek,
change National bank, together with sa-
loonkeeper and woman of the town, all
three on the charge OF being implicated in
the robbery of the bank of S44, 500, which
took place Sept 20. The detectives have
working steadily on the case for two months
and have amassed sufficient evidence to
make it reasonably certain that they have
the guilty parties.