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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
HOME RUN ON THREE STRIKES.
Bise Ball Extraordinary Played by States
men-Sporting Notes.


Bsse Ball Extraordinary Played by statss-
men-sporting Notes.
SPRINGFIELD. Ills, May 1S.-The game Of
ba Il between the Republican and Democratic
to, ms OF the house drew a large crowd Of
hi arious partisans, including many ladies.
among whom the excitement was intense
TIE contest was picturesque AFFAIR and its
like was never seen before. Such appalling
slu gging has not been recorded in history.
The Democratic battery was Quinn and Wis
me- and Miller and Kent held up the Repub-
lie m end. Kent kept good distance behind
the bat, but early in the action he ran into a
foul tip and had his nose broken. Ford sue
cet del him, but finally the Republicans were
compelled to hire small boy to occupy this
dangerous position.
An Astonishing Home Run.
The Features of the game were home-runs
by Wiley Jones and WIlkie of Will, the lat
ter making the circuit of the bags on three
strikes, and the superb third-base playing OF
Allen of Warren.
Browne of La Sale was scorer, and odds
were offered by the sporting fraternity that
if two more innings we're played, and Browne
held out, the Democratic score would reach
an even 100 At the end of the fourth inning
the score stood: Democrats, 81; Republicans
T. Darkness was closing in, and the long
suffering spectators cried enough
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
Records on the Race Courses.

LOUISVILLE, May 1S.-At Churchill Down:
yesterday the stakes were captured as fol-
lows: Castaway, Is mile, 1889; Starter Cald
well, q mile, 1;l6; Stoney Montgomery, II
mi es, 1:50; Unlucky, l mile, la; Clay
Stockton, q mile, 1:15A
NEW YORK, May 1S.-Hanover won the Y
mi at the Brooklyn Jockey club course yes
ter lay in 1:2s16, Ballston the l mile in 46A
st. James the q mile in :o214, Inspector B
the 4 miles in IS q, Canteen the l mile
in $50, and Tourmaline the q mile in rs.
CHICAGO, May 1S.-The races at the West
Size track yesterday We're won in the follow
ing order: Dave Hennessy, "a mile, lie
Montpelier and Red Leaf dead heat in q
mile race, the run-off being won by tn,
former in 20; Col. Gore, q mile, :3319
Big Three, 3-l6 miles, 200; Catalina, II
mi es over hurdles, no time taken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
I nave been a sufferer from

/ nave been a sufferer from catarrh fol
the past eight years. Having tried g
nun Der of remedies advertised as ''sure
cures" without obtaining any relief, l had
resolved never to take any other paten,
medicines, when a friend advised me to
try Ely's Cream Balm. l did so with
great reluctance, but can now testify
with pleasure that after using 1t for six
weeks believe myself cured. 1t is mos,
agreeable remedy-sn invaluable balm
Joseph Stewart. 624 Grand avenue,
Brooklyn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
100 Iad,e, Wented,

And 100 men to call on any druggist TO,
a free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine, the great root and herb reme>
dy. discovered by DR.. Silas Lane, while in
the Rocky mountains. For diseases OF
the blood. liver and kidneys it is a posi-
tive cure. For constipation and clearing
up the complexion it does wonders.
Children like it. Everyone praises it..
Large size package, so cents. At all
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

PrrTsBURG, Pa, May 1S.-A Wheeling spe-
cial says that serious fight occurred Thurs
day near Beverly among about forty Italian
road extension. Three men were shot and
badly wounded, two were severely stabbed
and others were cut, beaten, bruised by
stnr o. etc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
Woman Killed i'm a Runaway.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 1S.-Yesterday
afternoon horse attached to cab contain
ing two women became frightened and RAJ
down hill at frightful rate. At the foo
of the hill the cab was overturned and on,
woman killed. Her name was Mrs. A L
Horton, a visitor to the city whose home wal
in San Diego, Cal Miss Haight, of Sal
Diego, who was with her was badly hurt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
AReMARKAe,LE DISCOVERY.
Pure Spirits of Turpentine Drawn from n
Well in Laurens County, Ga.

Well in Laurens County, Ga.
SAVANNAH, Ga, May 1S-A special to
The Times from Donaldson, Ga, says:
Laurens county is intensely excited over the
discovery of spirits of turpentine in we'll on
Peacock's farm. A peculiar gas has been OBJ
served coming from the well ever since it
was dug two years ago More than month
ago the water became so imr-egnated with
turpentine that it could not be used for
drinking purposes. few days ago bucket
of colored turpentins was hauled out An
vestigation was made and fourteen barrels
were drawn off. In a few hours the spirits
had risen to some height
1t Is the Real Article.
+ barrel of it reached Savannah yesterday
morning, and experts pronounce it the pure
ticle 1t Is not believed that the well has
been sailed, and the mystery is so far mex
plioable. The find is the talk of the day at
the board of trade here, and little dealing in
tur pentine will be done until further results
are obtained from the we'll
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
Want tn Print Lonsdale's Book.

LONDON, May lS.-The principal publish,
ing houses here are apparently vieing with
each other in their eagerness to obtain the
right of publishing the history of Lord
Lor sdale's arctic adventures. Several houses
have cabled him magnificent offers for the
prosnactiye hook
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
Is Dr. Cronin i'm st. Louis?

s.. LOUIS, Mo-, May 1s--A rumor was
circulated Thursday night that Dr. Cronin
had been seen in st. Louis and clearly recog-
nized. Two gentlemen who know DIR. Cronin
well saw him issue from building on Tenth
and Franklin streets and enter a carriage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

Rabbits are as popularity represented at
the Easter season as eggs are. The trait
of rabbits which causes them to be
known as egg thieves is the reason for
this array of sugar and paper animals.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

You can't afford to laugh. dear girls.
Unless your teeth are white as pearls
Unless your mouth is pink and sweet
Aud your two lips in rosebuds meet;
And you cannot supply this want,
But through the use of Sozodontl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

oHS TO $3.50 A MONTH CAN BE MADE
% - working for us; agents preferred who
can furnish a horse and give their Whole time to
the business; spare moments may be probably
employed also; few vacancies in towns and
cities. Il. F. JOHNSON Il CO, 1909 Main ST..
Richmond, Va.
N. b. Please state age and business expe-
rience Never mind about sending stamp for re,
ply. b. F. J. Co. apl 4-6m
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
The Bicycle Tournament.

CHICAGO, May 1s.-The champion bicyclers
keep very close in the six days journey Last
| night the score was Prince and Knapp,
5S5 miles laps each; Reading and Morgan.
5S5 miles laps each; Schoca. SIS miles 9
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
Proctor Knott Is Better.

LOUISVILLE, May 1S-Proctor Knott, who
has been quite sick, was better yesterday
Bryant says he will take him to Chicago
within the next fortnight and prepare him
for The American Derby
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
Clark f. Carr Accents.

GALEsBURG, Ills, May 1s-Col Clark E
Carr has definitely decided to accept the ap-
poiItment of minister to Denmark, and think.
thai he will leave in thirty days. He is re
eeiving many congratulations here and by
tele gram
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

A Sheboygan, Wis, citizen, whose
identity is unknown, amuses himself by
slsshing valuable dogs with knife.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

Willie Coon, of Brooks county, Ga.
suddenly jerked up his fish line and
found fish's eye on the hook:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

Experience continually shows its power
Its healing properties are wonderful,
Ponds Extract. Do not trust any
worthless substitute for genuine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

1t took ten men to put the hind shoes
on Pennsylvania mule.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20

hkOcky MOuutNn hOWs tue Lone hFHD-
per,
Is here in Rock Island, at No. 1919 Sec
ond avenue. between Sixteenth and Sew
enteenth streets, and will remain until
May 21st with his Wild West menagerie
of live bears. beaver, deer, coons, wolves,
half dog and half wolf. prairie dogs, Arc
tic owls, horned owls, burrowing owls,
Spanish owls, bItrons, badgers. spar
row, hawks, eagle. ferret, muskrat,
pelican, ten rabbits of various kinds,
Cabling crow, squirrels. Norway
goose, Arctic duck, Indian hen. screech
owls, white guinias, four alligators.
Come one, come all. and see this large
collection of live wild birds and animals.
Admission only ten cents. Doors open
day and evening. Ladies' and children
especially invited. The clergy and their
families admitted free.
T. N. PRATHER,
Proprietor and Manager.
N. B.-Evcrything guaranteed as rep
resented or money refunded at the door
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-20
T. N. PRATHER

N. B.-Everything guaranteed as rep
resented or money refunded at the door.
, 1889-03-28

PORTLAND, March 27-[ Special J. The
horse tibet who has terroriZrd the people
of Clackamas county for some two weeks,
was killed at Fairview, twelve miles east
of here. at midnight last night No one
knows him and no papers throwing any
light on his identity were found in his
pockets. tie was u square shouldered,
heavy set man a little above medium
height. The fellow was one of the most
tiles of Clackamas aud MuItno-
NAH counties nave ever bad to deal
With He appeared to ride around in "A
circuit stealing horses and riding them to
death, aud then stealing more to take
their places. He varied this way Of life
10y breaking into houses and stealing guns.
food, etc, and shooting ut inoffensive
people. He was ,be Jesse James of
Claokams county while he was at
large His first exploit was the stealing
of horse from T. M. Riuerson, for which
a constable took after hlm but ne escaped.
Then he began making bis rounds, steal.
ing everything he could get hold
of, and tonorizing men, women and
children. He was armed with "a
Winchester rifle and two revolvers.
On another occasion ut Damascus he
shot and seriously wounded acrippled war
veteran named West who tried 10 capture
him. posse of twenty men has been
following hi for ten days. lie was over
taken near Cougar mountain last Tnurs-
day, and after "a hot exchange Of shots
managed to elude ais pursuers. Ye7ter-
day he was tracked TO a grove near FAIR
view by means of peculiar foot prints he
made his feet being wrapped In gunny-
sacks. The place was surrounded on all
sides and the coming Of the de'perado
awaited. At midpignt be emerged from
his wooded retreat and began discharRing
his pistol, evidently to locate his puIsucrs.
1hey returned the fire and regular fusi-
lade ensued. The mans leg was broken
bp a shot from +. p Randall's rifle. The
body was taken to Oregon City to-day
where an inquest will be heid.
, 1889-03-28

CoLFAX, March 26, Special.-The
Whitman county delinquent tax amounts
TO $40, 500, of which $500 is against
the Northern PacIhc railroad company.
At Moscow last nigh two unknown
parties made an unsuccessful attempt to
ire the United States store. The first
blaze was observed by the night watchs
man who reached the building just in time
to save it from its intended
destruction. Two persons were seen to
hurriedly leave the building about the
same time, but three shots fired by the
watch man failed to bring them down.
Prosecuting Attorney Platter and ID. Ii.
Shaw, deputy coroner, left for Talouse
City this morning IN answer to a tee-
phone dispatch that "a man had been shot
and killed in gambling house some time
last night.
, 1889-03-28
THE KENTUCKY FEUD.
The Leaders OF Both Gangs Either Dead
or In jail,

LoUIsv1LLE. March 26.--A special from
Pinevilie, KY, to the Courier-Journa
says: Hostilities have ceased at least for
the tine being between the war.
ring Turner and Souder factions in
the Yellow Creek neighborhood, and
at present there are no indications OF u re-
newal No Que has been killed tor ut least
thirty-a,x hours, and the interest is flag
Hing. AT present General Sowder il in
Jail ut Swinetord, under an indictment for
killing Jack Turner two years ago, and
even should he be released there
are other charges which will be- doubtless
strong enough to hold him, Several muir
ders which he has been implicated in one
way or another have still to be carried into
court. The killing of James
Burch, uDmanned another leader
OF the Souder crowd and so
far as that tacilou is concerned war Is at
an end, unless tue Formers start it again.
Alvin Turner's death at the hands of
Burch dispersed the followers of that
Young hot spur of their chef source of
revenue ann the people Of Bell county seen
At present to think that as sooE as the
supply of ammunition in the hands uf the
Turner's has been burned the end will nave
been reached. Jeff King, who alone sur.
vived the last atfray, has been fugitive
from his former friends and foes alike,
evidence having Ueen produced to the et-
feet that ne robbed the dead
body 90 ms fallen leader DIS
well as that of Burcb. de
was captured this afternoon 90
the nortusrn slope OF Pine mountain
seven miles southeast Of Pinevile as.
sisted by John ana Mark turner, sons OF
Ben Turner. They brougnt hIm to Piue.
vile and lodged him In jail.
Harvey Turner is sril in
Jail at Iazewel ana as far az leaders are
concerned the turner's seem 10 he "a badly
of as Souders, Burch's body was re-
moved to Yellow Creek to-day for burial,
but Young Turner is still at the house OF
has aunt, Mrs. Catnarine Parker,
whose first husband, Mr.. King,
and son viii king were killed by Jack
Turner, the father " Alvin, fifteen years
ago. The remainder Of the turner's have
suoAtat but At Is reported
that u numher OF tnUm are still IT the
neighborhood bearing arms and ready -
resist any attempt that may be made 10
ar-est them.
, 1889-03-28

Nc MINNvILIE, Ore, March y The
first case called in the district court TO-. day
was that of the State vs.. McCune for the
killing of Bewley, the we'll known pioneer
of Oregon. The latter was shot by the de-
fendant during "a small pox scare, The
town of Sheridan had established a quar-
antine aud Bewley refusing to leave on
being so ordered by McCune. who was
guard, the latter killed him. A jury was
obtained before noon and a number of
witnesses were examined during the day,
including the widow of the dead man.
Eve witnesses of the shooting mainly
agreed that McCune ordered Bewley out
OF town and the latter replied;
What If ! refuse to 90?
Then ! will arrest you; consider your
self arrested.
Now. we are arrested" rejoined Bew.
ley, what are you going to do about it?''
As the speaker SAID this he made a peg
TUE; some witnesses say he threw up his
hands. As he did so, McCune fred. hit.
ting him in the face. He then fired at
Bewley's son. who ran inside the livery
stable for his revolver and on mis- return
emptied it at McCune without effect.
Court adjourned until 1880 Z. M. The
case is attracting general attention and
the court room IL crowded.
, 1889-03-28
A FEUDAL FASHION.

UNIoNTowN, Pa, March 26.-Robbing
appears to be becoming epidemic In Fay
cite county. Lewis Hunter was in Union
town Saturday and late at night started
for his home at White
Rock, when three mru spraug
out OF the bushes gIasped his horse anu
demanded his money. Hunser fought, dug
his knees into the horse r,U the rpiri'hd
animal sprauy of tbrou- the -. The
highwaymen shot after DinI. out ana not
hit him owing TO the ddrsness. Is eva
dent others are rruht,n1 10y the terror IN
spired by the AcCIeiandtowD Uaph thd
under cover " their faune are upeI tJo az,
hoping the blame may be attached 10 tne
other outlaws,
About two years ago teud arose be-
tween Dolpb Sister and JOnn Dcnrich. ii
well-to.do IlTuIer LIVING near SJe~artstown
in West Virginia, over tresspasses
of Sisters bogs. Fire was added
TO the teud not long ago
by Sisters preierrlDg charge OF illegal
lluuor selling against DeItricn, VINO owns
"A distillerI, mt when failed 10 be estab-
lished, ana DeltriCn was acquitted.
Last Sunday Allen. Alonzo, George and
Flores DIETRICH, all nearing manhood. at
tended the Baptist Sunday school at Stew
artstowp. Soon bad blood showed
itself .and the congregation were astonIs ned
to see the youths OF each family brandish.
ing reyolvrrs at each other and starting IN
to tight. scene OF wild confusion arose
Women and children were screaming
and frantic. The few men present
! could not quell the disturbance ant
they soon bal tine church to themselves
aud in IA desperate fight that ensued tn,
| DIETRICH family were bao'y used up
! Georges mead was beaten up with re
! yolvrr and the others vereiy hurt. As
s,stance arriving the gang was put u
hi.ht, the sister and boys fleeing to Union
town yesterday, and are nov though
, 1889-03-28

OLYMPIA. March 26.-Yesterday after
noon brutal wretch, claiming TO hail
from Yambill county, Oregon, attempted
to com init aD outrage on the little daugh'
ter of Judge Henry, of East Olympia.
The little girl was picking wild flowers on
the bill back of the college when the brute
mode his felonous attempt, and Only de.
sisted when the child screamed for help.
He was brought before Justice Sparks to.
day and did not deny meeting the child
and taking liberties. yet for some unac'
countable reason he was discharged from
custody and headed for his home in Ore
gon.
The contract for the extension Of the
capitol building was let to-day, and the
work will be completed by June 90
An explosion took place last evening on
the little steamer Jessie, plying between
this city and North Bay. Captain Avery
was fearfully scalded in the face and the
hands and the engineer was badly dis
figured. Mr.. Rogers of the pipe works
was knocked overheard by the force of the
explosion but escaped injury.
, 1889-03-28
THE PACIFIC SIDE.
MOntana's GubernatOrial Ap-
pOintment Disliked.
A Dastardly Attempt at Outrage
i'm Olympia.
The Train Robbers Pursued "A Killing at
PaIouse City-A New Road for
Rcd Bluff.

HELENA. March 26, Special President
Harrison's appointment of b. +. White to
be governor of Montana is 1ispleasing to
two.thirds of the republicans of the terri
tory, from the fact that it is virtually
victory for Russell Harrison.
The Herald, the oldest and most inhuen.
tial republican paper in the terri
tory has double loaded ed.
itorial in to-dav issue, calling
upon Russell B to halt and 1t says; ''lf
President Harrison had fully understood
the situation he never would have allowed
his son, whose action in this matter will
effectually handicap any political am bi ion
he might bave had in future in Mon
tana. 70 dictate who should, or who should
not be governor of the territory,
Yonng Mr. Harrison has had bis say. but
he cannot stay the protest that will to -dav
come up from ninety nine one.hundredths
of the republicans of Montana at this un-
warranted and unwise action uf the presi'
dents SON."
, 1889-03-28

PoRrLAND, March 27, Special In com.
William Reed, vice. president OF the Port
land ~ Willamette Valley railway, has
concluded to run Sunday trains over the
companys line from this city to Dundee
junction. Tue citizens OF Newberg. IN
Yamhiii county, who are principally
Quakers presented long remonstrance to
Mr.. Reed against any trains being run to
their town on Sunday. quoting for his
edification the scriptural command, Re.
member the Sabbath day 20 keep II holy, y
aud other biblical phrases not familiar to
railroad men. Trains will run every Sun
Gay all the same.
, 1889-03-28
BIGAMIST BAKER.
A Man Well Known In Spokane Arrested
for Bipamy.


for Bigamy.
UNION, Or, March q. Special, F, +.
Baker, toi merly manager of the Mortgage
bank here, we'll known in Portland, The
Dalles and other places, has been arrested,
charged with bigamy. Baker sent his
wife from here to Iowa last summer,
since which time he has refused to sup
port her and her child and commenced
paying attention to widow named
Harriet Baldwin, living in Idaho,
but visiting relatives near here
Baker left Union last fall
going to Portland, thence to Spokane
Falls, where he engaged in business as
agent and money loaner. In December he
made trip to Boise City, met Mrs. Bald
win, and although she knew Baker to
have wife she married him,
justice of the peace performing
the ccremoney. Mrs. Baker No. |
short time ago was informed of the second
marriage and going to Idaho secured proof
Of tue crime and presented the facts to the
United states grand jury, and both Baker
and his paramour were indicted. They have
been arrested at Lewiston, L. land are now
In custody of u deputy. United States Mar.
sha Baird, of Idaho, LETT Boise Tuesday
tor that place to take charge of the prison,
ers and convey them to Boise City for trial
next Tuesday.
, 1889-03-28
IN THE PLACERS.
Progress or the Work ON Prichar
Creek.

oh
Creek.
In its weekly review the Cuur d'Alepe
Sun says: Considerable progress has been
made by our placer miners, and before the
end OF next week all who intend to wash"
this year will be In active work The great
drawback this year has been the difficulty
OF getting water through the various
bitches This is about accomplished.
The California Ditch Company has built
large amount of ilume on high trestle to
carry their water over the worked out
ground on Dry gulch to Missoula eulcb.
The company will turn her loose" next
week
Reports from Mr., Mills hydraulic works
at the mouth Of Fancy Iulch indicate that
very rich ground is being washed. A lib
eral amount Of gold is being picked up.
The Nestai Con lessees commenced
slulcing during the week with Alder gulcn
water, which is turned back into the gulch
for uGe below.
The Alder Rulch lessees are in proper
shape and will fire away" with a good
head of water Monday.
The Arizona company did not start up
during the week. They say they will
mare her boom next week and send down
yellow Hood
George Ives is hydraulcing ON Tiptop
hill.
Frank Grove d Co, are rolling the mug
gets out of Daisy Rulch.
Dan. McGrath and associates are max
ing the best use of the water at the head
of Fancy gulch.
Placer work is also going on in num-
her of other places and the year would be
the most prosperous in our history had we
the same amount of snow we had two
years ago. Unless heavy rains come In
May the placer work will cease earlier than
usual IN the hillside this season. TDere
oSsft to.be some work done then in Prich-
ard nns,eK
, 1889-03-28

K WA,..A WALLi, Match q; Special =
". Morrison OF this city is ABOUT to estab'
bsh u town to be called Pruax, in Whit.
man county, "A very fertile country. Rev,
Fichner OF this city will start paper
there at once.
The commissioner Of Indian affairs has
Extended the time for the removal or stock
rom the Umatilla reservation 10 May lst.
This is dore at the instance of the citizens
81 Pendleton who on Monday forwarded n
tslegroph petition to that effect, and at
he same time urging the immediate sell
Ing of the surplus land and making alot.
,aents to the Indians thereon.
Mcssrs. Glassiord & Hawley of this city,
were awarded the contract to furnish the
bridge timber for the Spokane Northern
niIway
, 1889-03-28
Townsepsi Talk.

Font TowNsENp ID, March ~, Special. -
Last Thursday. while a party OF land seek
ers were near Pyscht, young man named
Thomss stopped moment to fix his pack.
Later he had not come up to the party
they decided to po back and look for
him. On returning to the spot where
they had lett him, they found him lying
ON the Iround, horribly mutilaLed and his
neck broken. The cause was found to be
the falling Of limb from the tree under
which he was standing The body will be
sent to Missouri where no leaves family
The Eureka hotel was burned at Doug.
lass last night. Total loss, $4,000; ipsur-
ance. $500. A defective fue was the
ciinse.