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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
The Oldest Bank Notes.

The oldest bank notes are the flying
money or convenient money, " first issued
In China 2GJ7 b G. Originally these notes
were issued by the treasury, but experience
dictated a change TO the banks under govern
ment instruction and control The early
Chinese 'greenbacksn were In all essentials
similar 10 the modern bank notes, bearing
the name Of the bank, date OF issue, the num-
Der Of the note, the signature OF the official
using IL, indications Of Its value in figures, In
words, and In the pictorial representation In
coins or heaps Of coins equal in amount to its
face value, and "a notice of the pains and
penalties following counterfeiting. Over and
above all was laconic exhortation To In
dustry and thrifti Produce all you can /;
spend with economy" The notes were printed
in blue ink on paper from the fiber of the
mulberry tree. One issue, ia 1896 d. c., Is
carefully preserved in the Asiatic museum at
St Petersburg Montreal Star.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

The ARGUS Is in receipt Of copies Of the
Argus Lsdder aud Press Of Sioux Falls.
South Dakota, containing accounts Of a
Merchants carnival given there recently
under the auspices Of the ladies Of the
Congregational church and under the
direction Of Capt. W. T. Drlps. former
well known Rock Island newspaper man
The papers speak in highest praise OF
Mr. Drips' efforts. aud one Of them says
that several were present who witnessed
the carnival In this city recently aud pro-
nouncc tie one in question equally as
good. At lis conclusion the ladies pre-
sen,ed Capt Drips with gold watch and
charm, in token OF their appreciation Of
his services,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
These are Lovely Times.

An Indiana farmer who hiss been read
ing In republican papers Of late Of the
general prosperity OF the country. and
that the people should be thankful that
Harrison was elected, has been moved to
the following plain talk, which appears
in the indianapolis .SeHhHsi:
To THE EDlrOR-SR:--I think how
deeply thankful we should be that we
have life and live under the reign OF a
protection president, who is also "a pray
erful president and promised us high
prices and good times. / am somewhat
Interested In farming and stockraising and
| can not help feeling thankful for the
prices we can now get. Three wears ago
good Yearling was worth $50 "a $25
Today We sell for $40 10 $12. A yesr or
two ago we got to ~ cents for shipping
steers, now We get to q cents. maybe
cents per pounds. On. yes: these
are good republican times During the
last administration good mich COW was
worth $50 10 $50. and week ago sold
fine big COW for 500 MANY sell for
Sl5. Yes, these are lovely times. A
lew weeks ago my republican friend fell
back on the hog and said well. look
at hogs But now they are down to 3
10 81 cents. Clover seed three years ago
was worth 81 80 10 s. 50 per bushel-
now II is worth 50 % 10 81 so per BUSH
FL. How glad we are We don't have 10 give
our products away. while everything We
buy holds up and the protected infant
Industries thrive and the proprietor
grows millionaire coats, boots.
plUws. harness, hats. etc . hold up.
les. these are lovely times. Just be-
fore the election my neighbor said ',Just
hold your cattle ill Harrison Is elected
and you will get $50 to $50 head. But
| sold at $50, and he held on AL winter
I'LL Harrison was firm 10 the chair and
then sold the same cattle at $50 per head.
Now to use plain and common phrase.
farmer who is n protsctionist IL fool.
aud u "a strong protectionist. an Internal
idiot tor he Is without reason or sense.
Spencer. Ind Dec
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
IN RETURN FOB "LIesRTY.n
Joseph Pulitzer VIII Present n Bronze
Statue 10 Paris.

Joseph Pulitzer VIII Present n Bronze
Statue 20 Paris.
PARIS, Dec. Editor Joseph Pulitzer has
commissioned Bartholdi, the sculptor OF the
colossal statue OF Liberty Enlightening the
World, to make fine piece of statusry for a
reciprocal gift TO Paris Ii is to lie statue
Of Washington and Lafayette in bronze. 1t
will be mammoth monument, and viii be
presented to the people of Paris as
a commemoration of a Frenchmans
aid to America in her struggle for
independence The base of the mouu-
ment will be an irregular surface as il to
represent natural ground. Washington
stands at the left side, turning partly TO his
right, 80 that he looks into the eyes OF La
fayette, whose position, of course, is the re-
verse of that of his companion. Lafayette's
right arm is extended and his hand grasps
Washington's left. Washington right hand
grasps standard set in the background,
from which fall the colors of the United
States. This standard inclines from him and
crosses staff in L4afayette's left hand which
bears the French colors
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
DEAD In HIS SEAT.
CHASTITY Incident of Drive in
New York.
THE DRIVER DIES WHILE ON DUTY.

Supposed To BE Drunk Owing to Hii
To Re n Corpse-Grievous News from
the Dakotas-Both States In Need OF
Help for the Destitute-The Butte,
Mont, Disaster.
New YORK, Dec "a hanson cab went
bowling along Fifth avenue Saturday after
noon with dead man for a driver. G. b.
French, a dramatic agent, was his passen
ger, but he was not conscious of the situa-
ton Passengers noticed that the horse was
forging ahead with utter disregard OF
the rights of other vehicles and many
drivers turned aside to avoid col
lision, and cursed the unfeeling occupant OF
the cabs high seat Then Mr.. French began
to suspect that the driver was drunk With
the help of others, To whom he called, the
horse WAS stopped, the driver hauled down
from his perch and a patrol wagon sum
moned to take the drunken man to the sta
ton house doctor came by and saw that
the man was dead and his BODY already
cold.
Statement of Mr.. French.
Mr. French, the occupant of the cab, said:
81 came out of Tiffany's, at Fifteenth street
and Broadway, little after O'Clock, and,
approaching the first cabman saw, told him
l wanted him to drive me home as quickly as
he could. While the man was engaged in
taking the blanket off his horse and
slowing is away under the seat asked
him what fare he proposed TO charge
me. oh, that will lie all right, sir he
laughingly replied; we won't quarrel about
that; I'll be satisfied with whatever you
think is right lntimating that !
would give him an extra fare il he
made good time, we started up Broadway"
Mr.. French snid the driver drove rapidly and
very skilfully averted a number of collisions
in the crowded thoroughfare for a good dis
lance before he noticed the erratic move
ments of the vehicle. 1t is not known what
caused the drivers death
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Cool Head Yours. Mr.. wimau.

New YORK, Dec. a-As the ferryboat
Robert Garrett, with 800 men and women
aboard, was coming from Staten island to
New York Saturday some Of the buckets on
the port paddle wheel flew of and drove in
the bulkhesd Instantly there was a panic.
the women rushing hither and thither
and screaming and the men looking for life
preservers regardless of the weaker sex. At
this juncture Erastus Wiman, who was
aboard, fought his way forward and mount
ing the side rails made himself heard above
the din and Quoted the panic No one was
hurt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

Al midnight Saturday night Mr. Frazee. a
sculptor, reached the city hail and having
obtained PERMISSION from Mrs. Davis. com
neneed to take plaster at paris cast of Mr.
Davis face. He worked until 4 O'Clock in
the morning when he completed his laborsl
The cast will L. u~s-i for a statue TO be
erected at Atlanta. Ga
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

The Russian emperor. according "a
Mr. Laboucheres Truth. Is in constant
dread OF assassination. and this state OF
ever present fear. added to the hereditary
melancholy Of the RomsnoG family. has
so utterly shattered his nerves that for
days together be is practically not re,
spopsible for his rctions. The emperor
smokes necessarily, and not only endeav-
ors to sustain his spirits by copious liba.
lions Of champagne and brandy. but OF
late he has taken to drugging himself
with chlOral
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
MISS GWENDOLINE.
Prince Murat's Late "Fiancee"
Tells Her Story.
MODEST DEMAND OF HIS RICHNESS.

He Thought He Could Get Along with
Two-Ihirds of His Brides Income-The
Lawyers Responsible for Murat's Re-
pulse-Pulitzer's Gift to France-Ger-
man Newspaper Venom Let Loose at
stanley-Dom Pedro.
PARIS, Dec. 9-Contradictory and exag-
gerated reports are still circulated with re-
gard to the rupture of the engagement Of
marriage between Miss Gwendoline Caldwell
and Prince Murat. In an informal CONVEX
sation Miss Caldwell spoke freely and frank
" of her relations with Prince Murat and of
the cause of his action with regard to their
engagement. in the first place." she said,
-the prince has not broken off the engage
ment The wedding is only indefinitely
postponed, and that in consequence OF the
counsel acting for us in the matter being I'M
able To agree as to the amount of my income
which the prince should have absolute con-
troll of
Never offered Him a Sou.
The story of my offering him $40 900 as
an annuity Is one of the most monstrous alb
surdities | have ever read knew nothing
of snch an offer until | read it in the papers.
The truth of the matter is, have never
offered Prince Murat one SOU, either condi-
tionally or Internationally. consulted my
lawyers and learned that the demands of the
prince were so unreasonable that they were
forced by prudential considerations TO de-
cline IN accede to them. | asked them how
much of my income the prince wanted for
our living purpose and they said two-thirds,
and that could not afford l demonstrated
with the prince, but TO no purpose
Submitted to Her Lawyers.
To prove Ia him that really loved him,
and earnestly desired 10 have the ceremony
take place, told my attorneys that l was
perfectly willing that the prince should be
favorably considered in his demands; but
they insisted that such acquiescence would be
imprudent. and besides, complications would
surely arise therefrom that would render
our lives anything but happy. ] concluded
they knew best, and permitted their judg-
ment to stand. Seeing this, the prince SIM
ply babe me good-by, saying at the same time
that whenever my attorneys should deem it
proper To accede 20 his demands he would
fulfill his marriage contract. With these
words he left me-, and have not seen him
since
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

We offer one hundred dollars reward
TOT any case Of catarrh that cannot he
cured by taking Halls catarrh cure.
r j. CHENEY & Co. Props,
u, Toledo. Ohio.
we the undersigned, have known r.
>. Cheney Tor the last fifteen years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in ali
business transactions and financially able
firm: y '"e"
WEST & TRuAx. Wholesale dru0UIs,s
Toledo, o. ss'''''
WALDISq, KINNAS Il MARVIN Wholesal.
druggists, Toledo, o.
T. II. VAN HGsES. Cashier. Toledo Ma
tionel bank. Toledo, o.
Halls catarrh cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price as cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Wants Them Impeached.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Dec 9-The state Jour
nal calls on col gress to impeach Justice La
mar and to un eat southern representatives
who could so far forget the solemn oaths
they have taken to support the constitution
OF the United States AS to join In lauding the
only man who, by his own choice and prefer
ence has been TN acknowledged outlaw for
the past twenty five years, and whose CON
slant boast has been that he was a traitor. ~
The officials referred to attended the meet
ing in Washington City which passed resolu-
tions laudatOry OF jefferson Davis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 9--The Republican
senator's have definitely decided 10 refuse the
proposition of the Democratic senator's to
investigate the Tunnel precinct election case,
giving rs n rsason that il would be dis
courteous to the house Of representatives for
the senate TO interfere in question which
related to the seats of the latter body. The
Democrats of the house now publish y state
ment to the eff sct that they offered the Re
publicans of the house similar proposition
which they also declined, Offering instead
that the houss be organized with twenty
four Democrats and twenty-five Repuh-
Leans, and that then committee be ap-
pointed This the Democrats declined.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

IT Is said that Capt j G. Hutchinson,
late republican candidate for governor of
Iowa. is about 10 become one Of the pro-
prietors Of the ot,umws Courier. lie
undoubtedly wants an opportunity to
score some Of the numerous republicans
who knitted him ut the recent election.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

CHICAGO, Dec 9.-Raphael Michel. living
at $50 West Indi ana street, was assaulted and
robbed Saturdaf night near the Dearborn
street bridge in the heart of the city by three
unknown men, and badly cut about the head
After lac had fallen the highwaymen pounced
upon him and took his coat, vest, pants, hat
and shoes. He vas found in this condition
by an officer and taken to the Dearborn
street engine house, where he was furnished
with suit OF clothes, and removed to his
home. The miscreants made their escape
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Four Men Burned to Death.

NEw YORK, Dec. 9-The National Line
Steamship company's dock WAS destroyed by
fire yesterday causing IA loss of probably
$4,000. There were 2oO men employed on
the dock at the time and the spread Of the
flames was rapid that they all had TO fee
for their lives Four inen-James Barry,
Richard johnson, George Booker and James
Whalen, the first and last white and the
Others negroes-were not quick enough and
were burned TO death, while four others were
severely scorched and half dozen slightly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
PLUNGED INTO THE CREEK.
a Frightfnl Wreck on the Monon, Wi
hut Two Peraons Hurt

Frightfnl Wreck ON the Monon, With
But Two Persons Hurt.
FRANKFORT, Ind, Dec 9-The Chicago
limited, a vestibule train ON the Monon
route between Cincinnati and Chicago, was
wrecked shortly after noon yesterday half o
mile south Of this city While running
along at about a forty five miles an hour
gait the rear trucks of the tender left the
track, causing q disconnection Of the air
brake and leaving the engineer powerless to
check the speed. The train went pluneing
on a trestle work which is about 800 feet In
length.
Fell Fifteen Feet with a Crash,
Here the baggage car and one coach left
Tue track, and after plunging through the
Ties and timbers for a few feet went rolling
over into the creek fifteen feet below.
completely demolishing them. Ths
chair and dining cars, although leaving thu
track remained hanging to the trestle and
wore not badly damaged BageagernAn
warren, of Indianapolis, was the only one
In his car and escaped with few bruiDce and
sprained ankle In the wrecked coach were
Tour Passengers, one of whom, Mrs. wunder.
OF chicago, received an ugly cash over thu
left temple. The other passengers were onlv
slightly bruised. The damage is estimated
at e25, 600 to the company. The bride. h m
entire wreck and win necsssitate new one
delaying through trains for several daya
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Tn. we,,miust.r Conf...,o,

the First Presbyterian church of this city,
preached sermon yesterday on the proposed
revision of the confession of faith of the
Presbyterian church. The reverend gentle
man expressed himself in favor of keeping
the Westnlins' er confession unmarried ass a
landmark OF Puritan faith and a noble
theme for theological study, but relieving
the conscience II to-day from the yoke of its
belief. He sale he would not have the con-
fession of faith imposed to-day upon church
officers, but would substitute for it such "A
statement OF belief as accords more perfectly
with the mind II our own generation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Dom Pedro AT Lisbon.

LONDON, Dec. Dom Pedro, late EN-
peror of Brazil, has arrived at Lisbon, where
he will remain month He said to an in
terviewer that if he were summoned to re-
turn to Brazil he would go without hesita-
ton. The revolution was a complete sur
prise 10 him, and especially the action by the
army. He alluded to some of the revolu-
tionary leaders in terms of respect, and to
others with dis'iain, and said he would not
accept the provision in money made for him
ny the re.lsalS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Trying to Besmirch Stanley.

LONDON, Dec. 9-The German press are
unanimous in throwing upon Stanley the
blame for the accident to Emin, and some of
them go 50 far as to hint that the pasha's
death wonld not he an unwelcome event to
some person." whose desire To reap the
sole beIefit and seize the full honor OF the
journey from Emins camp to Bagamayo.
1t Is suggested by one journal that the fact
that Emin rescued Stanley instead Of the lat
ter rescuing the pasha is possibly among the
disclosures feared and sought to be sup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
PISTOLS AND COFFEE FOR TWO.
Duel Imminent Over a Officially About
La

Duel Imminent Over n Difficulty About
Jefferson Davis.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec 9-Yesterday
morning W. A McCorkle, Democrat and
prominent attorney, was talking to Gen
George Sturgissr United States district at
torney, when stIrgiss made remark about
JEFF Davis. H s. White, United States
marshal, broke IN and said that Davis ought
to be buried in the potter's field McCorkle
made an indignant reply and intimated that
the remark was insulting 10 the southern
people When White made no apology Nc
Corkls slapped Whites face and said he
would give him satisfaction at any time and
place. Friends interfered To- prevent further
trouble, but it is expected that duel will
ogcur
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
stanIey's Mission In Africa.

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 9.-At divine service
yesterday on board the man-of-war
Turquoise, Stanley briefly addressed the
crew. He declared his belief that the mantle
of Livingston had fallen upon his shoulders.
His mission had only now commenced. To
II he would devote the remainder Of his life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
HUNTING DEAD MEN.
An Attempt Z" f1nd the Bodies of the
Dead mt Butte, Mont.

Deau mont.
BUTTE, Mont, Dec a-Early Yesterday
morning the Anaconda shaft was opened.
after being closed ten days, and dog let
down on the cage to the 500 cot level. When
brought up it lived only a few moments.
Thirty minutes later another dog was let
down tome 5o0-foot level and came up
alive The shaft of the st Lawrence was
opened and at IL O'Clock men went down and
opened the bulkheads in the l0Ofoo level
They went down to the 6OO-foot level
and removed the bulkheads there. This
shaft is free of gas. but steam and gas
came up the Anaconda shaft all day. The
men are now at work in the 600-foot level of
the st. Lawrence removing the dirt that has
fallen down so rs to reach the place where
the dead bodies of the miners are living in
the Anaconda The steam injected into the
mine has completely extinguished the fire
which was IN the 5otfoot level of the St.
Lawrence, hut the extent OF the damage is
unknown
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
An Unlucky Section of HALLWAY.

DUBUQUE, Ia, Dec. 9-Another costly
collision occurred Saturday night on the
Chicago, St Paul and Kansas City road.
Two heavy freight trains ran INTO each
other, totally wrecking both About TWEEN
" cars and both engines were demolished.
Fortunately the trainmen jumped in time to
save themselves The accident took place
five miles from this city and near the scene
of the fatal collision last Thursday on the
same road
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
Under a ,rerrible su,nio,on

MiNNEAPoLIs, MINI, Dec 9--Charles =
ostrom, until Friday night cashier and book
keeper Of The Pioneer Press Minneapolis de
partment, Is inspected of setting the fire
which burned The Tribune building Satur-
day night, Nov. 80, in which seven men lost
their lives. The charge made against ostrom
Friday night was that he had stolen e., 200 Of
the funds OF The Pioneer Pres, He admits
the theft, but de lies the charge of incen-
diarism
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
The Congressional Centennial.

WASHINGTON Cry, Dec. 9-The attention
OF both houses Of congress this week will be
conferred on the centennial celebration Of the
Inauguration Of the American congress, to
lie held In the hall of the house of represent
atives on Wednesday. The programme ar
ranged for the occasion is simple, but the
event will gather interest from the eircum
stance that IL will be the first gathering Of
the people OF the nav administration and the
iirst joint meeting of the two houses OF the
rnty-first congress. Chief Justice Fuller
will deliver an Grafton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

CHICAGO, Dec. 9-The Brotherhood has
lost a star John Clarkson, the great pitcher
OF the Boston Club, has signed three wears,
contract with the National league and will
be found doing business for Messrs. Conant
Soden and Billings at the old stand next
year When Michael Angelo Kelly the SIC. 900
beauty, left Chicago for Frisco he declared
that he would sign CLARK" for the PLAYERS
league or die in the attempt He has failed
In his nbi.cf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE OUT.
A btg Thing - Loans aud Investments
Passes I'm Its Checks

LINCOLN, Neb Dec. 9-The Capital Loan
and Investment company, which was organ
lied about six months ago with capital
stock of $40 900, JO0, resolved at its meeting
Saturday night to go into voluntary liqui-
dalton II. F. Albers, the secretary and
manager gives As the reason for the fail
ure that the stockholders who had paid their
assessments nearly all wanted larger loans
than they could be accommodated with The
stockholders will do well IL they get - per
cant on what IT. y have paid IN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09
PROBABLY KILLED HIS WIFE.
The Jealous Husband Provides Indianap
oils with "a Sensation


oils with "a Sensation.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 0-Shortly after 9
O'Clock last night John Arnold shot his wife
Carrie, inhicting probably fatal wounds,
sent two bullets into John Poe and then
turned the pistol ON himself, the bullet
CHANGING and inilicting only flesh wound.
The woman was shot in the left breast, the
bullet lodging near the lung, and also in the
left leg, the bullet lodging near the
pelyis, Poe's escape from death was
remarkable, tho first bullet knocking
out two teeth and cutting hi.
tongue, the second inhictiug flesh wound
near the left arm pit His overcoat saved
his life. Tho affair was caused by the re-
fusal of the woman To live with her hus-
band, and the fact that she was about to sue
for divorce. Arnold was jailed TO await the
result of the woman's injuries
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-09

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec Mrs Frederick
Fairfax, wife of Il wealthy resident of this
city and daughter Of the late Lieut.. Cooke
U. : A. attracted much attention SATURDAY
10y draping her home on Capi,ol Hill with
Grape and the Confederate colors in memory
of jefferson Davis A number of colored
people gathered on the sidewalk opposite the
house and loudly criticised the action of the
inmates, but they went no further.