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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
JEALOUS DIABOLlSM.
Horrible Murder and Suicide for What Is
Called Love"

Horrible Murder and Suicide for What Is
Called Love"
STREAToR, Ills, Nov. Last Wsdnes
day Joseph Smith and his cousin, Hattie Lee.
aged IS, started out for walk, and neither
was again seen until yesterday morning,
when the body OF Smith was found in a mil
linsry store. The young man had broken
into the store during the night, and after re-
moving MS hat coat and shoes, lay down
upon lounge and deliberately shot himself.
In Smiths pocket WIS a letter stating that
he had killed his cousin, and where her body
would be found. Yesterday afternoon the
girls body was found in a cornfield near the
city with the skull fractured by club or
some blunt instrument. Smith WIS in love
with his cousin. and it is believed he muir
dered tho girl because she refused to leave
home and Join him in Michigan
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Revolt the Only Remedy.

Tomorrow the first annual meeting Of the
players OF the National League will be held,
at which the final dispositions of clubs and
players will be decided upon. Everything
Is already virtually arranged, and IL Is only
necessary that official sanction DO given to
the plans II is definitely settled that
Brotherhood club- will be placed in all OF
the present League cities except Indian
spoliS and Washington, whose places will be
taken by Brooklyn and Buffalo. It il also
an assured fact that Johnny Ward will
manage the Brooklyn team
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
IIhnrr shau,. Rennn.,

st. Louis profits largely by the viii OF Mr..
Henry Shaw, its noted philanthropist, the
founder Ct the Shaw botanical garden. His
estate is estimated to be worth nearly So ,0O0,-
900. The botanical garden and park he leaves
TO the city, In care Of n well selected board Of
trustees, and in addition TO this be leaves
property, the income Of which Is to form o
fund for improving and adding to the gift
Nearly all Of Mr.. Shnw's estate Is left for
this purpose IL Is one Of the largest be-
quests Of the kind ever made In the United
States. Frank Lssslie's Nevvspaper
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Trade WITH SOUTH AMERICA.
An English View Of the Reason Europ
Does the Eusinoss

An English View OF the Reason Europe
Does the business.
LONDON, Nov. 5.-The effort which h be-
ing made by the Washington City govern
ment to establish more intimate commercial
relations between the United States and the
states Of South America has awakened on
this side Of the Atlantic new interest in the
latter countries While most of the English
newspapers affect to ridicule the possibility
OF any combination between North and
South America, they agree that it is neces-
sary for Europe to bestir herself and look
sharply after what she considers her own
Uncle Sam Has Nothing Invested
The total foreign trade of South America
Is estimated at 500, o00, 900, barely one fifth
OF which Is done with the United States It q
argued that this condition Of affairs in main
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
ossYso ORDERS TOO w IL
A Wealthy uIinoisau Shot aud Killed by
His Negro Servant

A Wealthy uIinoisau Shot aud Killed by
His Negro Servant
OTTAWA, us, Nov. s. -Thomas a Baird,
a prominent and wealthy farmer, living at
VermilliOnvlIe, was mistaken for q burglar
late Saturday night and shot end instantly
killed by his negro servant Mr. Baird had
beeu called Il his daughters hocse, a short
distance from his own, where a number OF
men had been seen prOwling, and on his way
had sent his servant back for his rifle and
instructed him to shoot the first man he saw
When the negro returned Mr.. Baird was
out OF sight but momsnt two later
peered around the corner OF the house. The
negro, taking him for the burglar, fred and
killed him Instantly. The matter created
great excitement, but the negro was e1oner-
ated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
The Wagon and Trunk.

The other witnesses examined were Lake
View policemen who saw the wagon and
trunk going north with three men aboard;
saw it at Ell ,ewster, and saw it return, the
time testified TO being just about the time
the trip would take, AMI the whole testi-
mony making it almost certain that the
wagon was the one used to make away with
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Italy Had "a Few Documents, Too.

LONDON, Nov 5.-A short time ago it was
announced that the Vatican had resolved 10
publish the documents among its archives
relating to ie efforts of the pontiff to regain
the Temporal. power of the church, the mat
ter TO be published consisting chiefly of cor
respondence on the subject It is now said
upon authority that the documents will not
be published, owing 20 the fact that the
Italian government has threatened to have
printed a series OF counter documents en-
bracing vol luminous correspondents, whose
publication would place the Vatican in an
awkward position TO say the least
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
BRITISH IDENTIFICATION.
Australia Showing a Disposition to Cut
Entirely Eoo.s

Australia Showing a Disposition to Cut
Entirely Loose
LONDON, Nov. 6-The government organs
are significs nty reticent concerning the
proposal Of SIR Henry Parkes, prime minis
ter OF New SDuth Wales, to construct a fed
eral government in Australia ON the basis Of
a federal parliament Such departure
would be long step toward absolute sep
aration of the Australian colonies from the
British governmental family, and states
similarly con lected with the empire would
not be slow in following the example Of the
antipodsan territories 1t is evident that
crisis Is app-C aching, though an Australian
federation is not likely to become an accom-
plished fact present
Sectional Jealousy In the WAY.
The only thing that now seems u stand in
the way of the establishment of an Australian
federation is he variety OF politics held by
the various leaders AMI the bitter rivalry
engendered iy their advancement Upon
the main question they are agreed, but as to
the means TO ie employed they are at pres
ent hopelessly divided, although the Gu eff
contention may be said to be wagsd between
Victoria and New South Wales II they can
come 10 an agreement, and perhaps they
may some day. the task of wheeling the 9TH
ers into line " i'll be an easy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case Of cstarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Hall's catarrh cure.
r. j CHENEY & Co. Props,
Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have known r
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
WALDrNs. KISSAN 4 MARVIN, Wholesale
druggists, Toledo, o.
E. 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 rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
The Kaiser and Sultnn,

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 5 Yesterday
afternoon Emperor William made an excur.
sion to Therapis- In the evening the sultan
gave banquet in honor of his guests, and
aftsrward escorted the empress to the royal
harenl, where she remained nearly an hour
The sultan's two elder daughters, at the re-
quest OF he empress, played upon the piano,
finishing their performance with the Prus-
sian anthaun
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Americas Lot a Happy One.

BERLIN, Nov. 5 Count Schouvaloff, the
Russian ambassador, gave dinner at the
Russian embassy last night in honor of Hon
William Walter Phelps, the American
minister. Many diplomats were present
Count Schouvaloff, in proposing Minister
Phelps health, remarked that America,
alone among the great powers, wanted
nothing and feared nothing FRI ON the others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
COSTLY FIRE AT CHICAGO.
Dairy Produt t., Poultry, and Game ID
strOyed "a the yaIue NJ S2nD onO

Dairy Products, Poultry, and Game De.
stroyed {" the Value q: $500, 900.
CHICAGO, Nov. Sire was discovered
last night in the sixth floor of the Western
Refrigerating company's cold-storage ware
house "A" at State and Michigan streets,
and before the flames could be extinguished
q loss of $780, 900 had been sustained. The
building was { lied with eggs, butter, cheese,
and dried fruits and frozen poultry and
game, the va ne of which, roughly esti-
mated, was about $1,000, 900 There was
vast amount o. merchandise in the building.
owned by merchants in Boston, Providence,
and other east IN cities The loss is we'll
covered by ins france.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

CINCINNATI, o, Nov. 5.-The local COM
mittse met the Pan American delegates at
La Grange. Ky, yesterday, and escorted
them to this city, where they arrived at
o'clock in the afternoon The party after
leaving the train was driven to the Burnst
house and given an informal reception. Last
night they were banqueted by the CONNER
cial club. At Lexington, Ky, yesterday
morning the delegates visited the old home
of Henry Clay
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

GRAFTON, ". Va, Nov. John Arm.
burster, who killed himself Saturday by
jumping off the roof Of a four story house,
was bound to { lie. He first broke into a drug
store and swall owed poison. The doctors saved
him, but he 70 lowed this up with three at
tempts to hang himself Failing to leave
the world by hat route he cut his throat
with a razor, and with the blood streaming
from his wound he went to ths roof and
sprang of. While the body was being pre-
pared for buriil twelve wounds made with a
pair OF scissors were found on his body. He
was GA years oil
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 5-The presi-
dent has made the following appointments:
Solomon Wenzlaef, of Dakota, to be regis
ter of the land Office at Yankton, OAK A.
C. McClelland, OF Oregon, to be receiver Of
public moneys at La Graude, Ore. r E.
Carpenter, OF Dakota, to be receiver of pub
lie moneys at Waterfowl, DAB
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
THE "olD COMMANDER"
Nothing to Prevent Him and His Wife
Living Side by Side in Arlington.

Nothing to Prevent Him and His Wife
Lying Side by Side in Arlington.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 5-Gen. Hola-
bird, quartermaster general of the army,
told reporter yesterday, speaking of the
proposal to bring Gen. Grants remains to
Arlington, that there would bs no difficulty
whatever in providing place beside the
general for the interment of Mrs. Grant
when she dies. THE law said he, takes
no cognizance of the burial OF any person
other than an officer, but custom has made
regular the burial of wives and children Of
officers in national cemeteries. Each officer
on duty in this vicinity is entitled to q lot
twelve feet square, and the family is at lib
erty to bury more than one person in the lot.
There is ample room Where the dead are
buried in ranks l have frequently given per-
mission to the children OF veteran to bury
their mother in the fathers grave. Airing
ton is not in the city, and no harm can re-
suit II Gen. Grants remains are removed
TO Arlington, and Mrs Grant desires to be
buried near her husband. there will be no
obstacle in the way"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Ap,.,a,en from s,.nI.

LONDON, Nov. 5.-Stanley's dispatch to
Mr. Mackinnor says: ave have reached the
Albert Nyauza from Banalya for the third
time In l4O days, and founi out Emin and
Jephson, both of whom have been prisoners
since Aug. IS. SIS. The troops in the equa-
torial region rave lied and shook off allegi-
ance soon after the Mahdists invaded their
province in full force, and the natives Joined
the invaders" Stanley is expected to reach
the coast in January or February.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. o.-After spending
Sunday at Postmaster General Wanama-
ker's residence at Jenkintown Mrs Benja.
min Harrison left at $50 yesterday morning
for New York to visit her sister, Mrs.
Lord, who is very i'll She will return on
Thursday to assist Mrs. Wanamaker to re-
ceve at Mis- Wansmaker,s debut in societr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
CELEBRATING AN cart HouAkE.
Charleston, :. @, Holding n Novel Series
of EestivaIs.

of Festivals.
CHARLESTON, S. &, Nov. 5-Chhrleston's
great earthqu AXE festival opened yesterday.
The public bu iIdings private residences and
commercial houses were bedscked with
flags and bun ling from one end OF the city
to the other Thousands Of United States
flags were displayed, and not Confederate
flag was in sight King street last night
presented fairy picture with its triumphal
arches, lllumiled show windows, swinging
Chinese lanteI ms, gay throngs of sightseers,
bands OF music and military parades OF both
white and colpred troops Last night there
was a grand Igrotschnic display on Colonial
lake, with mimic attack OF the federal
feet on Fort Sumter. Twenty five hundred
visitors reached the city by the early morn
ing trains, am thousands Of others arri we'd
during the dnv and night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

LEwEs, Dsl, Nov. 6-The boiler of the
steamer q. s. Brown exploded at o'clock
yesterday afternoon Oh Hereford inlet, N.
J., fatally scalding Charles ". Bailey, chief
engineer; William Ludlow, assistant sngin-
eer, and William Decorsey, fireman. They
belong in New London, Conn. Dsoorssy
died at $50. The engines of the Brown were
shattered, and part Of the deck and houss
was blown OF.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

CLEVELAND, o., Nov. 5-The city solic-
itor yesterday began suit against H. B.
Payne, J. H. Wade, Jr., John Tod, Selah
Chamberlain. W. J. Gordon, T. P. Handy,
and J. +. Clark for $50, $50. The defend
ants were bondsmen for Thomas Axworthy,
the city treasurer who year ago abscond-
ed with about 81, 100000 of the city's money.
They refused TO make good the amount sued
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
The Weather We Nav Expect.

WAsHISGToS CITY. Nov. 5.-Ths following
are the weather indications for the thirty six
hours from p. m yesterday: For Iowa
Fair weather; no decided change in tempera-
ture northwesterlv winds. becoming variab =
For Illinois and Indians-Fsir, colder weather:
northwesteriy winds, becoming variable For
Michigan and Wisco sin-Fair weather, clear
Ing IN eastern portion OF upper Michigan:
colder, westerly winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5-For some time
past little school girls in Oakland have been
set upon in the streets by two girls, who
robbed them of articles of jewelry or cloth
ing, and In one instance tricycle. was
stolea- The police have finally arrested
Emily Swanwell, aged IL, aud Mamie Je-
rome. aged 9. They admit their guilt. They
have been unruly children, and their mothers
bad to locE them up sometimes to keep them
from cunning AWAY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
KIIraip Boxe. scholes.

TORONTO, Nov 5-A boxing contest last
night between Jake Kilrain and John F.
Schnles, OF this city, was witnessed by about
1000 persons They spared four three min
ute rounds, Marquis of Queensberry rules
kilrain acted on the defensive throughout
There was no decision rendered, and the
audience loft tha ri1k very much Disguised.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Mu.t he Examined a. Homs

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 5-Pension
Commissioner Raum has directed that in
the future where it is desirable or necessary,
in order to comply with the law, for a PEN
sioner to be examined by board of sur
geons, such rensiouer must 60 before the
board of surgeons in the district in which
the pensloner hlmself resides.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Cali for a Negro copv.nt,o,

NEW York, Nov. 5-Mr. Thomas For
tune, the colored editor, has issued q call for
a convention Of the Afro American league
at Nashville, Jan. IS, 1894 The object Of
the league is to take steps to secure the rights
claimed to be denied to the colored people.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

DENVER, Colo, Nov. 5'-The locomotive
engineers yesterday adopted the report Of the
committee on constitution and by-lawa The
report disposed Of, a very important amend
ment to the constitution was then adopted
Heretofore when fireman was promoted to
engineer he could not Join the Brotherhood
of Engineers without first resigning from the
Brotherhood of Firemen. The amendment
adopted yesterday allows a new engineer to
join the engineers and at the same time re-
tain his membership with the fremen's
brotherhood. Adjourned to meet at Pitts
burg next year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
A Threat from Georr. Fr.nc,. T,.,,

BosToN, Nov. 5-George Francis Train
has written Governor Amss stating that be
will hold the state responsible for SlO0, 900
damages for false arrest and impris onmeut
He denounces the refusal by Six judges Of
writ of habeas corpus, and declares impris-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
TIL. Maritime Conter.rcs.

WASHINGTON Git, Nov. 5-Ths mari.
time conference devoted yesterday to dis
cussing aud amending the 'ruies OF the
roadn at sea relative to lights and fog sig
mails. A committee was appointed to report
on the subj ct Of saving life and property.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

SAN Francisco, Cal. Nov. 5-whalsrs
arriving here from Fox Island say the
season has been the worst ever known for
whalers, while the weather has been the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Confirmed the sentenre.

DUBLIN, Nov. 5-The appeal court has
confirmed the sentences of Father O'Dwyer
and seven others who were convicted at
Fsrmoy of offenses under the crimes act
The court also added two IN onths TO the SEN
fences imposed unon Cahill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. s 1t is under
stood that DR.. George B Loring, OF Massa-
chusetts, will resign the Portuguese mission
early next spring. Il is not unlikely ex-Sen-
ator Palmer will res gn the Spanish mission
about tine same time
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
s,.n,.h DUTY ON wheat Flour.

MADRID, Nov. 6-The Gazette publishes
the text OF the government bill to increase
the duty on wb eat -four. Il Is proposed to
add penc, pei 100 kilos to the present duty.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

BEssEMER, Mich, Nov. 5.-Tne case OF the
People vs. Redmond Holiday. highwayman
and murderer, was called at O'Clock yes ter
day morning. The defense again asked for
continuance, which was denied Motion
was then made by Holidays counsel for
change of venue The forenoon was spent
In reading stiidavits to show that Holzhay
could not get fair trial in Gogebic county
The motion for change Of venue was per-
emptorily overruled by the presiding judge.
and the work OF impaneling jury was be-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

Recent statistics show that 1000, 600
Germans reside outside of Fstherland, of
whom 1000. 900 are to be found in the
United States.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
ANOTHER FURNACE HORROR.
Eight Men Caught in Rush of Molter
Mt

Metul-
LEBANON, Pa, Nov. S-By the breaking
out of molten iron IN ths stack OF the Cole
brook furnace No ] yesterday Harvey
Boher, Henry Fsrtig Isaac Siegrist, Will
lam Snyder, AMI Harvey Beck were killed,
and John Boiler, Benjamin Eek and Enoch
Essnhauer We're severely burned The men,
all of whom were laborers, wers over
whelmed by the rush of molten metal while
at work, aud some Of them were burned al
most beyond recognition. The hosting
shaft OF the furnace was destroyed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Rather Rough on the Dem ocrats.

PLATTsBJ'RsH, N Y, Nov. 5 Hon. Al
exander Be -trand. Democratic nominee for
member OF the assembly from this district,
withdrew rom the field yesterday. Mr.
Bertrand W rs until few weeks ago United
States consul at St Johns. His eligibility
was not questioned until yesterday, when it
was found that he is disqualified, having
held office within 100 days previous to the
election. lis retirement is a severe disap-
pointment II the Democrats, who considered
victory assured. 1t is now too late TO make
a new nomination, and Mr.. Guibord, the
Republican candidate, will havs walk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

The cellars in Venice are nearly all
damp, but most Of the houses have Adri,
attic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

LONDON, Nov A large number of
prominent LSndoners AMI Americans have
completed arrangements to entertain the
veteran American Snowman P T. Barnum,
at a harquet in thu hotel Victoria on FRI
day evening. As the following day will 10
Lord Mayors dav, on which Mr.. Birnum
intends to marshal his forces IN a street
parade which shall outsh!ne In masnitcen 9
the exhibition OF tho lord mavor. the sus-
picion that Mr.. B4rnum, and not the
prominent Londouers and Americans" is
the entertainer is not altogether groundless
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

CAIRO. Nov. 5.-The prince OF Wales and
his sons took luncheon yesterday in the khe-
dives kiosk Subsequently the visitors went
20 the great Cairene fair, which Is held an =
nuAlly on Mohammads hirthday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Killed in a Political ouarreI.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 5-A number of
negroes at Dickerson's store, Henrico
county, three miles from here, got into q
dispute Sunday nigh about politics. A
negro named Spot was struck on the head
with stick of wood. and died from his
injuries soon afterwards The murderer
and twenty-five or thirty other negroes
who were present have been arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
Three Wicked Shoemaker. Jurx.a.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Nov. 5-R Day
Marsh, Alexander s. Leyns and George c.
Andrews were arrested Saturday for using
the mails for improper purposes The
charge is that the men. who are shoemakers,
have been sending ord rs to firms in
various parts OF the country, and, after re-
ceiving goods, disposing of hem for what
ever they could b. made to briag in the local
market
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05
A MONTHLY MEETING.
Proceeding of Last Nights Session
Of the Council.

A Variety OF Important Projects
Acted Tpou...BiiI$ ai'owed ana
Other Matters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-11-05

In case the county canvassing board is or
dered to count the Tunnel precinct, the
county clerl will issue certificates to the
members shown to be elected by this count,
and the result will be two sets Of members
from Silver Bow county one bearing the
certiflcatioT Of the secretary of state, and
the other those OF the county clerk. The con-
test promise to be long and bitter The
clerk OF Silver Bow county is a Democrat