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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Victory for he Eight-Hour Law.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-The city solic-
itor has decided that the eight-hour law is
applicable TO the departments under the con-,
troll OF the city government. The law was
enacted py the LEI isature twenty-one wears
ago, but has rems ined dead letter until at
tention was recently called 10 1t by the
United Labor len rue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

Rio JANEfRu, Dec. 1.-THE government
has issued decree providing that all per
sons found endeavoriug TO corrupt the
allegiance Of the soldiers, or cOutriving or
proposing any measure for nctive opposition
70 the republic, shall be tried by a military
tribunal An opposition Journal was sus-
pended On Tuesday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
HEAVY GALE IN The EAST.
Loss OF Life aud Great Destruction ,
rrop.rty Remarked

Loss of Life aud Great Destruction of
Property Reported.
NEW NoET, Dee. GA strong wind storm
visited this city and vicinity yesterday after
noon. Ia the upper part Of the city the
storm was accompanied by thunder and
lightning In Brooklyn three-story frame
building in course Of erection was blown
down, and three carpenters were buried in
the ruins They were all rescued alive. but
were badly injured Two little girls who
we're passing at the time were struck bv ffv-
ing timhsrs ono OF them suffered a frac-
Cure OF the leg, and the eyes OF the other
were badly injured In jersey CITY Samuel
Bautcher, aan'd s., was killed 10y being
struck by the limb of a tree which was blown
down bv the heavy wind
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
THE DAILY ARGUS
JOIN W poTTEs.
FRroAv, DrcEMnrR 97, Isso


TnE Jacksonville Courier thinks a re-.
ductlon Of 90 per cent in wages in the
iron works OF Pennsylvania. strikes Of
coal miners 10 Illinois and Indiana. and
OF employees IN the Birmingham. Ala.
iron and steel works. aud the extensive
failures Of wool dealers and wooden man.
utactures. with other similar Incidents IN
the protected Industries" too numerous
to mention, DO not show very good re-
suits from the supremacy OF Harrison
and protection" and are anything but
The harbingers Of that restoration Of
business confidence. which was to fol.
low the restoration Of the high takers to
power There Is something wrong either
with The high tax system or with high
tar promises.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
WAS SHE BURIED ALIVE ,
A Strange Case of Trance In AN III
nois Town.

A Strange Case of Trance In AN I'LL
nOis Town.
CCHRAN, Ills, Dec 27.-Mrs. William
North was buried Wednesday, after having
been three times declared dead and twice
brought out of a trance Mrs. North died,
as was supposed, about IL o'clock Saturday
night, and was placed in a shroud Some of
the nelghbors suspected from the appearance
OF the body that she was not dead DIR. Eos
Ter found the woman was still alive. The
temperature of the body at points seemed
normal, while in others the flesh had the
GOODNESS of death, and the pulse beat thirty
times a minute
Twice brought Back to Life.
through the efforts of DR. Foster and
Others the woman was finally brought out Of
the trance-like state and was able TO converse
but not to describe any sensations expert
enced while IN the trance, though she was
perfectly conscious of everything about her.
Sunday night she was a second time declared
dead by DIR. Balm, but an examination by
Others satisfied them it was but a repetition
OF the previous nights occurrence and tho
woman was again resuscitated, only to again
lapse into state of insensibility on the fol-
lowing night at about the same hour.
Friends worked over her until Wednesday
without avail and no further sign of life or
Consciousness appearing, she was buried
wednesday afternoon The case has caused
great excitement.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

ST. Louis, Dec 27-It was said last night
that Circuit Attorney Culver has evidence
strong enough to make case against one of
the members Of the council who voted for
the Doodle gas bill Two other charges also
came out yesterday, both from the Doodle
headquarters. They are that member who
voted against the bill received $1,000 from
the gas trust. aud that the same offer wa,
made 10 one Of the combine who voted for
the bill but he refused it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Running Fight with smurcIers

NEW ORLEANs, Dec. 21.-The Tines
Democrat LAREDO, Tex, special says that
running fight took place between Deputy
United States Mrrshals Kilgore and Cuellou
and five MescaI smugglers near Mendito
Wednesday afternoon. Octaviano Chappa.
one of the slnugg ers, was killed The other
four were lodged in Jail at San Diego None
OF the officers was hurt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

BUFFALO, Y Y, Dec. 27.-Edward F.
Bapst, general delivery clerk in the Buffalo
Postoftice, was arrested yesterday and con-
fessed having sto on letters from the mail
for the past -four months He says he has
taken about $50 altogether from the letters.
He is married man, and his father is a
prominent citiz,n His mother was made
quite III by the nrws OF her sons disgrace.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

AQUA CREEK, Va, Dec 27-President
Harrison and party, who left Washington
on Mr.. Bateman's yacht yesterday after
noon for duck hunting excursion on the
Potomac, anchored off Richland for several
hours The president and party came
ashore, and after looking around and OBJ
tanning information as to game, returned to
the yacht, which started for point near the
bay
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Close Cau for N Slaughter

CHICAGO, Dec 2Z-At about O'Clock last
evening a street car crowded with passen.
gers was crossing the Louisville and New
Albany tracks in this city, when a switch.
ing engine bore down upon it, just missing
the ear Two men seeing the danger Jumped
from the car and were run over by the en-.
CINE, John Newman, a laborer, being fatally
hurt and dying shortly after. and Ernest
Lomberg losing one leg and being seriously
crushed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
banquet to Newspaper EmpIoye.

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-THE Chicago Herald
company rendered its empt6yes ii banquet ut
tue fremont house last evening Nearly 100
persons, including editors. reporters, print
ers, clerks, and prrssmsn surrounded the
tables and enjoyed the spread The banquet
was In one SENSE IA celebration OF the increase
Of circulation VI The Herald 10 10000 COP
les. which were printed and suld Dec L.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

BAN ANDREAs, Cal, Dec. 2T--The latest
report from the Angels camp disaster is thnt
there are at least seventeen, ami probably
nineteen, men in the mine There are but
little hopes Of ever recovering the bodies
The miners are now at work taSing out ore
and the work of developing the mine will
probably be resumed very soon. Ii is proba.
bic, however, that the work will he directed
toward the spot where the bodies are buried
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

PTrsBuRG, Dec. 27.-Many houses were
blown to the ground, fences were felled and
Geographic communication with the east
was shut out by a destructive hurricane
yesterday. Considerable anxiety is felt as
10 the safety of families who lived In the
direct track Of the gale No lives have been
reported lost, but it is feared as soon as the
storm subsidies IL viii be discovered that
there is loss of both life and property.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-The Wabash Manufac-
turing company, wholesale stationers at Sc
Wabash avenue, this city, made a voluntary
assignment yester lay. Liabilities are put at
S9OO.nO, and ass Is about the some. This
failure Is sequel 70 the failure OF the big
paper firm OF sheffield & Son, at Saugerties.
y. y. Business will probably be continued
under the mana cement of the assignees,
Charles ShackelfCrd and F. A. Dicker.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Death of a Prominent Cinc,,,a,,.n

CINCINNATI, Dec. 27-Hon S. F. Coving-
ton, well kno'Sn business man Of this city,
died at his homo In Madisonville yesterday
morning aged o. He was president Of the
Globe Insurance company and was presi-
dent of the cha mber of commerce for two
terms
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

BUFFALO, y. I, Dec. - Between 6 and
$50 O'Clock last evening, while the family OF
John Bush, prominent citizen residing at
lb5 Sumner street, were at their evening
meal, thieves climbed the outside porch of
the house and entered the second story win
dow, opened the private apartments OF Mrs
Bush and secure a., 900 worth Of iewelry.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 27-The case Of
William Needham and others of the Indiana
Banking company against John c. New and
John c. Wright was dismissed yesterday by
Judge Rowland, who sustained a plea In
abatement The case has been ON the docket
for five years and is one of the justly cele-
berated civil suits Of central Indiana. II was
a bank stock case
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Immigrat on During December.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. @7-During the
past month SU7 immigrants came to this
country, agains 25,4l9 in November, 1sSs.
Germany FURNISHED 6,5s2; England and
Wales, 3,7sS; Italy, 3,l47; Austria. S.lGO;
Hungary, 2,2Ol; Russia, 2.3ig: Sweden and
Norway, 1858, and Ireland. l.9O9.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. "a large number
of printers ATTENDED the special meeting of
Typographical union No yesterday to take
action on the refusal Of the newspaper pro-
prletors 10 grant he advance in the price Of
type-setting rer-ltly demanded It was
voted 10 place the whole matter in the hands
OF the executive council uf the International
union for action
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
The Influenza on shipboard.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The United States war
ship Enterprise arrived at Gibraltar yester-
day. Several of her officers and crew wers
suffering from influenza and the ship was
consequently quarantined, whereupon she
proceeded westward
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

NEVADA, No, Dec. 27--Yesterday morn
ing before daylight Clay Campbell Il negro,
was taken out OF the city calaboo>e bv a
party of masked men and severely whipped
with blacksnal.e on his bare back. The
negro, while drunk, had thrown "a stone
through the window of a residence
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
The Flag = oat. ON the Charleston.

Inc RAG oats on the Charleston.
SAN FRANcEco, Dec. 27-The United
States cruiser Charleston went into commits
sion yesterday at the navy yard, Capt.
George c. Remsy taking command Com
modore Benhaln and his officers and many
citizens witnessed the hosting of the flags,
aud the band played "The Star Spsngied
Banner The Charleston will probably not
lie ready for sea until February
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec. E.--lt has been Cafinitely
decided that General Freight Agent Miller,
Of the Burlington and Missouri River road,
will take General Freight Agent Morton's
place on the Bur ington
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
EnglIshmen bargaining for Breweris..

KANSAS City, No. Dec 91.-Col $ F.
Scott and David Watney, president of the
Watney Brewing company of London, were
here yesterday TO negotiate for the purchase
OF one or more Kansas City breweries. II
is said upon good authority that they made
an offer Of 81, l50, 900 for the J. J. Helm
brewery, and deposited SIS, 600 in a local
bank 10 clinch the bargain should Mr. Helm
accept. The owners of the breweries- here
have entered into an agreement not to sol
their plants under certain stated sums
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

NEW YORK. De, 25-The American Geo
logical socsty began its annual meeting yes
terday morning the American Museum Of
Natural History. Morris X Jessup called
the meeting to order, and delivered an ad-
dress If welcome o the delegates Professor
james Hall, president Of the society, re-
sponded to the ad iress. james D. Dana then
took the chair as the newly elected presi-
Il
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Gen. Thomas, Widow Dead.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 27-The widow
Of Gen. George l. Thomas died suddenly
Wednesday night at her residence here. She
had not been in GOOD health for two wears,
but mp 10 the hour she retired there was
nothing in her condition to awaken uneasi-
naSs among her f-ienhs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
wey. unable to ave the imprisoned chill
A Mfser Killed on tho Rail.

READING, Pa, Disc. 27.-Simon Spohn,
well-known eharaote here, died yesterday
afternoon at the hospital from the effect OF
having both legs cut off on the railroad track
while picking coal Although he owned real
estate, and was reI uted TO be worth nearly
$40, 900, he lived in one small room and was
very misery in his habits
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

LocKHAvEN, Pa, Dec. PA heavy wind
and rain storm, aco ompanied by thunder aud
lightning, passed over this city yesterday
morning. MuSSena a Reeds ice house was
blown down. cansi Ig a loss of =. 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

BALTIMORE, Dec 27.-There was heavy
blow on the outskirts Of the city yesterday.
couple OF houses We're unrOofed. A chin.
ney on Washington street feell on u little
girl named Mimi c Kcmmelman, aged 10
years ana killed her.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

BRADFORD, Pa, Dec. 25.--A terrific north
west wind blew here all day yesterday. In
this city the house Of John Carroll, at the
head Of Sanford street, was blown from its
foundation aud left reclining on the hill side
At angle Of 30 degrees. The family were in
the house at the time, but beyond being badly
frightened escaped unhurt John Evans
house, In course of construction, nj lol Jack
sou avenue, was lifted from It's UNDERMINING
and badly warped
Destruction of OH Dcrrieks.
Up the west brach OF the Tunuugwaut
creek forty-thrce derricks were blown down
and on the cas-, branch twentv-three are
counted Four were blown down at Mt.
Rauh, thirteen at Tnrport and six on the
Jewett farm at Custer. Reports from Gar
lock Hollow say nearly all the derricks in
that vicinity were picked up by the wind
and strewn ON the ground, in many cases the
engine and boiler houses, and even rig tim
bers, giving way 10 the force OF the hurri-
cane. At knapps creek 1t Is believed there
are at least 400 rigs blown down Telegraph
wires are down in all directions. Tue losses
As far as can be estimated will aggregate at
least $40 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Peculiar fatal Acc,dena.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 27-In Henrico
county, near this city, a lS-year-old boy
named Walton WEI I to his home Wednesday
and finding the house locked attempted te en-
ter through the window The sash fell on
him, breaking his neck
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

DENVER, Colo, Dec g7-The Russian in
hnenza has reached the Rocky mountains.
Three-fourths CT the citizens of Denver are
suffering from it. Reports from CHEYENNE
are to the etfec that that city is similarly
affected
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

a New York school teacher comnelled
boy who was too wide awake to be real
GOOD. to write the word Chicago" j. 400
times 90 punishment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Hard Coal narkor.

Crate and egg. ~ so; stove. No. 4 and
nut. "a rs per ton. screened and deliv-
cred; 20 cents per ton discount allowed
Isl eia within tea-dess Csnnel coal
70 bns ~ Per ton. Wow u the time
selsssssri,hs = -, coke and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Disappeared on Chri.tmas Nirht

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. 27.-Miss Sarah F.
Nichols, weli-known society lady, disap-
peared Wednesday night She went out to
post letter, and has not been seen since.
In her room was a note, saying: Forgive
and forget
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

The Illinois State Teachers association
opened its birty-sixth annual convention AZ
Springfield Thursday morning.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

Disastrous Earthquake in sicily.
ROME, Dec. ga severe shock Of earth
quake occurred at Acirssle, Sicily. yester-
day. throwing down sevsrsl houses and bury
ing their inmatss bsnessh thSfdids.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27
Russian Agents In,tigate a R.vo,,

CALCUTTA, Dec. IA serious revolt is
reported to have occurred In Afghanistan
The uprising vas instigated by Russian
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

OH is an infallible cure for
A-lackeeLe. pain In the side and
<vsfvsu nse fr,ss apd .peuralgic
>sn'e Cent? abo,sl- -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-27

BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. ga bridge in
course of construction across the Lehigt
river between Lehighton and Weissport was
blown down at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Three workmen fell with the structure. Gus
tave Berg was fatally hurt Charles Zim.
norman, shoulder Snd leg broken, and
Thomas Crawford, ~ broken and bruised
about the body. Berg lived in Jersey City.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1889-10-14
ED A. SEFFEL,

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1889-10-14
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pd6rter Qeituns. Der euoIifden Spra6e pirO,
mic Der heutlden, bole &ednung getra9en.
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NuInobme. NGbere NuStunft ertteilen Serr
4. @roos, grdfibent neS SduI. 8orfanoes
uub So M. 8arbed, Director Der Gnifalt.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-11-01
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
ROBBERY AND MURDER.
A Merchant Aroused by Robbers, who
Immediately Shoot Him.


DAVENPORT. Iowa, Oct. SO.-The famous
Smell murder in Chicago was almost dupli-
Gated yesterday morning at McCousland, q
small town in this county, twenty miles
from here, the victim being Thomas Nc
Cousland. the man who gave the place its
name and who Is wealthy merchant and
chairman of the county board. He was
aroused at 2 O'clock by his daughter, who
told him there were burglars in the house.
he at once arose, and, taking revolver
went out on the stairway. There he saw
the intruder, who fired three shots. The
first struck the merchant in the shoulder.
the bullet piercing through the flesh until
1t imbedded itself in the region of the
heart. McCousland, though desperately
wounded, returned the fire, but without
erect, and the murderer fed with his COM
Pan1OnS In crime, but left his shoes. and
this led to his arrest. The village was at
once aroused, and armed men struck out in
various directions to scOur the country.
During the forenoon the man. who had
been traced by his bare footprints, was ar
rested just over the Clinton county line.
He was shOeless, and being Confronted
with the evidence Of his guilt, made clean
confesslon, giving his name as John Webb.
he admitted the burglary and shooting.
ana implicated a man as his accOmplice
VINO has not been captured. Webb was
Drought 10 Davenport, as lynching party
was being organized. McCOusland Is not
expected to live.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-11-01
A BIZ Against. Fredericksen.


CHICAGO, Oct. g. The bill asking the
receiver for the N. g. Fredericksen Land
company was filed to-day by one of the
company's salesmen on claim for salary.
Fredericksen is the son-in-law of the late
prime minister Of Denmark and had made
a speciality Of the sale of Minnesota and
Dakota lands to Scandinavian emlgrants,
acting as agent for various land grant rail-
roads. 1t is estimated that last year his
sales aggregated over one million acres.
OF late charges Of swindling have been
preferred against him by various pur.
chasers who claim that he failed to apply
their payments on mortgages, thus leaving
them in the lurch, and the charges,
whether true or false, had disastrous effect
on Fredericksen's business. The bill filed
to day alleges that he is insolvent and has
transferred his assets for the purpose of
defrauding his creditors. 1t is also asserted
that Fredericksen has left the state to
avoid service Of process.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-11-01
The he Night Clerk in the Fargo POST
Office Charged With the Late
Robbery.
He Was Arrested and Released on
Bonds to Appear Monday for
Examination.
Great Indignation Among the Set
tiers at Pierre Over the Action
5 Of Squaw Men.
His Game Didn,t Work..

FARao, Oct. q. The trouble in the post
0fdce here eliminated this afternoon in the
arrest Of Night Clerk Melton, who was In
jnred on the night Of the late robbery and
was shot through the arm Thursday night.
The theory Of the prosecution is that Mil
ton indicted the injuries on himself 10
avoid suspicion. The arrest has created q
sensation, but Melton's friends deny his
guilt strongly. The accused has just at
lained his majority and was reared and
educated In Fargo, being the son OF q we'll
t0-d0 contractor. His mother was at the
the New Orleans exposition, and is noted
in Dakota for her public and private
character. The prisoner was released till
Monday on q $500 bail.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-11-01
The Giants win the championship.

4A0 0A4ut0 WIN G00 C08mp1O0601p. W
New YORK, Oct. 2s.-The ninth and
final game Of the series for the champion
ship of the country between the New York
and Brooklyn teams was played at the polo
grounds to-day. The Giants won their
sixth victory. The weather was cold,
damp and disagreeable; S,O6S people were
present. The game was the most exciting
Of the series with the exception of the game
played on Friday last. Both teams
played desperately, the players recogniz-
ing that on the result Of the game depended
everything. Both Terry and O'Day
pitched with telling effect, Q'Day having
slightly the best Of it in spite Of his mo-
1ments of wildness. While the Giants
made more errors than their opponents,
their blunders were not nearly so costly.
Bushong's error in the seventh innings
gave New York the winning run. At the
close Of the game the crowd Joined in an
enthusiastic ovation to the winners Of the
series. Score: Brooklyn, 2; New York, 3.