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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
SEEN BY A PEPPER.
Much Ado About Nothing at
Hyde Park, N. Y.
A CLERGYMAEs TERRIBLE DEED.

What An Inquisitive Woman Saw
Through a Keyhole, and Her Husband's
Thrifty ProposItion-A Young Woman
Who Came Honestly by Her Inclination
to Eiope, Flies with an Old Lover, Leav-
ing Husband to Cuss Her Caprice.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. V, April l5.-For
three years Rev. Richmond H. Gesner has
been the pastor of St James Episcopal
church, at Hyde park He came to Hyde
Park from Yonkers All the village knew
him and respected him Among his acquaint-
ances was Miss Ida Brett, principal of the
Hyde Park public school Rev. Mr.. Gesner
boarded with Miss Sherwood, maiden lady,
and Miss Brett resided with Fred Delamater,
coachman for E. p Rogers. The acquaint-
ance of the rector and the teacher soon
ripened into affection, and the former visited
Miss Brett at the Delamater house, and a
few months ago the engagement of the
young couple was announced, and later it
was given out that the wedding would be
solemnized in June.
Peeping Toms Discovery.
One evening, just before the engagement
was announced, Miss Brett was entertaining
her lover in her room, and Mrs Delamater
and little girl looked through the keyhole
and saw the young clergyman, and on his
lap sat the teacher who had accepted mis-
hand in marriage and was his intended wife,
and he was kissing her. Mrs. Delamater
told her husband OF what she had seen, and
he called upon Mr.. Gesner, informed him of
what his child had seen through the key
hole, and demanded $500 as the price of his
secrecy. The clergyman would not listen to
such proposition.
Too Awfuliy Prudish Nestry.
Subs, qnentiy the story leaked out, and
the vestry OF st. James church requested
the pastor to clear himself of the charge or
resign Mr.. Gesner chose the latter course,
and resigned. When the engagement was
announced Miss Brett also resigned her po-
sition. Last December Mr.. Gesner received
a call from a church in large town in
northern Minnesota, and this call he has ac-
cepted and will shortly remove to his new
charge. Rev. Mr.. Gesner did think some OF
prosecuting Delamater for b'ackn |, but by
the advice of legal counsel he will not. Pub
lie sympathy is entirely with the clergyman
and his aflianced while on the other hand
the greatest Indignation is expressed toward
the Delamaters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15

STATISTICS seem to show that in most
countries insanity is on the increase. Ac
cording to the investigation of DR.. Gar
nier. an eminent French physician. this
increase is due mainly to two causes
over brain work and alcoholism. Cases
arising from other causes appear TO be
stationary in number. 1t is only in the
two directions referred to that enormous
increase is observed. A curious feature
Of this increase is the fact that it includes
more women than men. and that while
the number of male msniacs from alco-
holic causes doubled in fifteen years, the
increase of females from the same causes
far more than doubled in the same time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
IN MEMORY OF RANDALL.
Both Houses of Congress Appoint Funer
Committees and Adjourn.

Both Houses of Congress Appoint Funeral
Committees and Adjourn.
WASHINGTON CITY, April J5-Bills were
introduced in the senate yesterday to reap
praise and sell the unsold portions of the
grounds and building known as Dearborn
arsenal, Michigan; providing that debtor
may borrow money of the government on
real estate security blair, by request; pro-
viding that the money required to be de-
posted with the treasury for the redemption
of national bank calculations shall be treated
as funds available for reduction of the debt
and current expenditures, that no such
monies above the sum of Sl0,00 90
shall be retained in the tresury, but
that this shall not be construed to
permanently diminish the fund of 500. Co.,
OOO now held for the redemption of treasury
notes Plumb. A message was received from
the house announcing the death of Mr.. Ran
dali, and Cameron, his voice tremulous
with emotion, moved the customary resolu-
tions, W hich were agreed to, Quay, Allison,
Dawes, voorhees,. and Eustis appointed a
funeral COMMITTEES, and in respect to the
memory of the great commoner the senate
adjourned.
In the house the late Mr.. Randslrs chair
was draped in black and decorated with
flowers No business was transacted
O'Neil of Pennsylvania in a few eloquent
sentences announced the death of his col
league, and offered resolutions expressive of
the sorrow of the house over the event.
ONeil, Carlisle, Harmer, Holman, Cannon,
Forney, Springer, Reilly, and Mckinley
were appointed funeral committee and the
house adjourned In both houses the chap
lains devoted their prayers to feeling allu-
sions to the death of Mr. Randall
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
ABBREVIATED TElsGRAMS.

Five thousand dockmen at Liverpool,
Eng, have again gone on strike.
Ex-S;tate Treasurer Archer. OF Maryland,
is out of Jail under S25, 900 bonds.
Matthew Harris, Parnellite member of
the British parliament for East Galway, is
dead
Six thousand carpenters have struck at
Gratz, Austria, for shorter hours anu more
wages.
The Democratic clubs in a number of cities
Monday held meetings in honor OF Thomas
jefferson
Z. j. Lehman, proprietor oS "Ths Fair
at Chicago, is seriously i'll on his way home
from Hot Springs, Ark.
Official estimates now complete at Wash-
ington City put the cost of the Hennepin ca
nal 1T less than 81, O01 0DO
There will be no general strike in the
building trades at New York, the bosses and
men having compromised.
Ex-senator Angus Cameron, of Wiscon-
sin, has resigned his position on the Cherokee
commission He objected to camp life.
Matthew John Cunningham, aged 81,
died at Centraiia, Ills, Monday. He was
one OF the oldest pioneers of that section.
David Sinton, a wealthy citizen of Cincin-
matt, has gwen So, 900 to the building fund
OF the Young Mems Christian association.
The New York state canals cannot be
opened before May :, owing to continued
wet weather, which has delayed improve
ments und r way.
Ex-S cretary of STATE Bayard was given q
royal reception at Charleston s c., Mon
day. At night h. delivered an address to
an audience of 2OO0 people
The liabilities OF the dry goods firm of
John f. Plummer & Co, New York, are
SS77, eos, with nominal assets OF 81 ,O4l, 54s
and actual assets of ST5, sC3
At meeting of the F remens and Sailors
amalgamated union at New York Monday,
IL was resolved to buy mono but union made
goods Of any kind when obtainable.
james Corbett defeated Domnick McCat-
frey in "A four-round scientific bout Mo1da y
night at the Brooklyn IN " Casino Cor
bett it the man who recently bested Kill
rain.
IL is not now believed that any vessel was
lost off Hyde Park, Chicago, Sunday night
No vessels arp missing, and in marine cir
cles no one believes that wreck has oc-
Cured.
At Omaha, Neb, early Monday morning,
the clothing store of Browning, King &
Co. was destroyed and the stock of two
other stores damaged by fire. Total loss,
sll5,1O0; insurance, $4,000
The United States supreme court Monday
affirmed the Judgment of the California
circuit court generating Marshal Neegle
for the shooting Of Judge Terry, at Lathrop,
Cal, last August, when Terry assaulted
Justice Field. Chief Justice Fuller and
Justice Lamar dissented
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15

" township elections indicate any
thing when taken collectively. and candid
politicians admit they do. the result OF
last weeks election in Indiana is a de-
cided black-eye to the Harrison admins
tration. In summing up the democratic
gains in Indiana it is sscertained that
while year ago the parties were nearly
evenly divided in the number of trustees
elected. the democrats this year will have
$50 more than the republicans. The
figures also show that the democrats
have carried the state by from $1,000 to
10000 majority. Garry the news to
Bennyi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15

- -
:. '''oN ANA > u" ii opinion of the repub-
>, i HI. Conspiracy to steal the state was ex-
pressed with magnificent emphasis at the
local election in Helena on Monday, saws
the Dubuque Telegraph The democrats
won famous victory. electing the mayor
Of the city and six out of eight aldermen.
The republicans made their fight on the
issue of the legislative deadlock, thus
bringing directly into the popular contro-
yersy the question of the Thirty>fourth
precinct vote upon which the senatorial
contest turned. The voters of the capi-
tai OF Montana have declared by this re.
suit that the republican claim to the SEN
atorshIps Is false and fraudulent pre-
tense. and that Clark and Maginnis, the
democratic senators certified by the gov
ernor of the state, were lawfully chosen
to represent Montana in United States
senate. After this significant verdict not
even Prince Russell can plsusiblY pre-
tend to believe that the republican raid
on the senatorsbips is anything else than
rank robbery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15

Hon. d. p PHELPS. of this city is
mentioned as the chairman of the state
democratic committee. A better selec-
tion would be very hard to find. AS a
thorough organizer he has undoubted
ability and last but not least his democra
cy goes unquestioned wherever he is
known and that takes in the whole state.
We hope the Springfield convention will
honor itself and the democrats of the
state by the selection of Mr.. Phelps -
Monmouth Democrat.
The ARGUS can cheerfully endorse
what the Democrat says of its we'll known
townsman. Mr.. Phelps long service on
the committee and his unaagging devo-
ton to democratic principles renders him
especially fit for the important position
for which he is mentioned. A successor
to the late Mr.. Campbell should be chos-
en- as early as possible. and Mr.. Phelps
is in every way worthy of the. homer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15

CHICAGO, April 1h-The people of this
city took little stock in the Doom-S salers'
predictions. A few people were rather
nervous-people who are not of the faith of
Erickson by a long shot-but it was the
nervousness born of the impossibility of
knowing what might happen. ut is hardly
necessary to assure the citizens of the west
that Chicago is still here, and ready to buy
its usual quantum of corn and hogs, and
continue the agitation of the Worlds
fair. The Tribune, knowing that
if the tidal wave did come 1t would
not be on hand to report it, took time 10y the
forelock and decorated its whole front page
yesterday morning with full account of
the disaster that never came, beautifully il
Illustrated with nice large double-column
wood cuts
LATER.-A telegram from Milwaukee gives
the reassuring intelligence that the regular
tidal wave of beer was the only one that
swept over that city yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Giving Advice to the Kaiser.

TORONTO Ont, April 15-At a large
gathering of Pfo:es tants here Yesterday an
address to EmperorWilliam of ,rmany was
adopted and ordered TO be forwarded to him.
The address prays that the emperor will not
encourage the return of the Jesuits to Ger
many; and also protests against Germ my
entering into any negotiations looking To the
recognition OF the pope "the head of a
government which Is false in fact and hurt
full in theory" The hope is expressed that
the emperor "has' been chosen of Col to
strike Romanism its fatal hlow =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Lots ofFooIs at Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, April E,-Yesterday
was an exciting one among the followers of
Mrs. Woodwork and Apostle Erickson, the
leaders of the doom Sealers." The proph-
ecy that all The large cities of the country
were to be destroyed by an earthquake
found many believers in this city, and they
have been preparing for the day of wrath
for some time. For the past two weeks they
have been holding nightly meetings at lit
church near Tenth and Walnut streets
Sunday night they continued the services,
and at daylight yesterday morning they
were still praying for deliverance. As Kan
sas City is on the highest ground in the state
there was no place for them to flee to, and
they had TO patiently await the wrath to
come. MaI.y of them remained in the
church all day, and only returned to their
hnrnas Last rnifrhf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
The Funeral Thursday.

WASHINGTON, CITY, April I5.-Mr. Ran
dalrs funeral will take place at 9:3) a. IN
on Thursday from DIR. Chester's Presbyte-
rian church, and at II the funeral party
will leave for Laurel Hill cemetery. The
casket will be opened at the cemetery to al
low friends and acquaintance in Philadel-
phia an opportunity to view the remains.
Previous to the services here the body will
lie in state in the church for an hour and a
half. kilograms of sympathy and condo
lence poured In to the Randall home yester-
day from many sections Of the country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
The Bible Must Go After All.

MADISON, Wis, April Is President
Albee, of the Oshkosh Normal school, said
recently that member of the supreme court
had written to him that the late decision Of
the court in the Edgerton case did not con-
template the exc usion of the Bible from the
pubic schools A member of that court,
interviewed yesterday on the subject, said
that "the opinion of the court deprecates the
use of the Bible in the common schools, and
holds that the mere reading OF it in such
schools must he considered sectarian instruc-
ton, and therefore unconstitutional
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Meeting of the United Mine Workers.

COLUMBUS, o., April 15.-The convention
of the coal miners of the state for the pur-
pose of recognizing under the newly formed
United Mine Workers of America was called
to order at 10 o'clock yesterday morning by
John F. Jones. There are about 100 dele
gates present, representing the local assem-
blies of both the old National Progressive
union and National District assembly No.
1875, X. of L. These are two organizations
which were consolidated by the formation
of the United Mine Workers. The conven-
ton elected John p. Jones president and
Ebenezer Lewis secretary.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
HIRING ENGLISH STONE CUTTERS.
Consul New Gives Some Inquirers q
Timely Warning.


Timely Warning.
LONDON, April 15-The Daily News, OF
this city, contains an advert isement that is
causing a sensation among London Ia borers.
1t reads: "Freestone cutters wanted by the
the following named firms, members of
the Freestone Contractors asSocia-
ton of New England There is imme-
date need of competent journsymen
Payment by the hour Average price, 80
cents an hour. 1t is only fair thar every
one should know that these firms have been
compelled to close their works TO unions, as
at present organized, on account o. their
arbitrary demands, and their refusal 10 sub
NIT all disputes and differences to arbitra-
ton Here the names are signed.
Several workmen called at the United
States consulate to ascertain the trp posi-
ton of affairs Dir New told them that all
contracts made here were valueless and he
believed that even lawyers might decide
from the advertisement itself that it formed
a contract if acted on.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
THE CHICAGO CARPENTERS.
Judge Prendergast Takes a Hand in the
Fray-Talk from Both Sides

Judge Prendergast Takes a Hand in the
Fray-Talk from Both Siies.
CHICAGO, April ia ripple was created
in the ranks of the carpenters both men
and bosses, yesterday, by the application of
andrew McNally to Judge Prendergast for
orders for the resumption of work on Nc
Nally's big building on Adams street The
building Is in the han l. of the co mt as the
contractor failed Il short time ago The
judge, after conf rring with the strikers,
ordered work to DO resumed at the prices
and on the other conditions demanded by
the strikers. The strikers took the matter
under consideration.
The strikers held a meeting daring the af-
ternoon, but took no action on Ju lge Prem
dergast's decision Ii was generally given
out that no work would be done on Me-
Nally's building until the bosses come to
terms all along the line
Views of the Antagonists.
President Goldie, of the bosses a. association,
said the master carpenters would have no
trouble employing non-union men, except
what was made for them by the strii srs
Other bosses said they had no men at work
because the non-union men were al aid TO go
TO work. The men said the bosses would pro-
tect them while at work, but could not do
so on the way home and elsewhere in the
city. Then the non-union men are afraid of
the tactics after the strike is over, when, il
they are working with union men, he latter
will steal their tools and cause them endless
trouble in many other ways This
is what the non-union men say.
The Union View of the Matter.
One of the union laadcrrs: sss,d n ar tbara
WIS no tJduot of the men winning. They
were in the right, had plenty of money, and
the bosses could not get anybody to fill
their places; not because of fear of violence
or annoyance, but because the union had
the men. The game wasn't worth violence.
Ii the bosses got few men to work for
them the union men would not bother them.
Mr.. Micks Experience.
:. W. MIcks, a non-union carpenter re-
siding at 25S West Madison street, came in
from Twin Lakes, Wis, yesterday morning
where he has been at work. As he left the
Northwestern station, carrying his tools, a
committee from the strikers approao ned and
Asked him if he was a union man. He re
piled NO" They then took his tools from
him and carried them to the strikers head
quarters on Lake street Mr. Micks is very
indignant and says he will take lie gal pro-
ceedingS to recover his property and punish
those who despoiled him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
SHE WAS OFF WITH THE OLD.
Leaving the New to the Tender Mercies
of Meianchojy.. - - .


of Meiancholy.." - -
husHNlLLE, Pa, April I5-Susie Crow
nell, aged Is, daughter of Capt. Leo Crow
nell, an old lake skipper, was to have mar
ried DR. g ,orge Bouse at this place one year
ago. A week before the wedding was 10
have come of the doctor went away on a
business trip, and did not return. What be-
came of him nobody knew. Two weeks ago
the damsel was married to Lester Stout.
Last week DIR. Bouse returned
to RuShyiile as suddenly az he had
disappeared No ons knew where he had
been or what kept lin away, but his reasons
for going and staying long must have
been satisfactory to the young woman he
was to have married, for on Friday she
eloped with him, and all trace of them is
lost The parties are prominent socially and
wealthy. The bride was educated abroad
and speaks six languages fuently. She is a
handsome brunette Her mother was a
Cuban, and eloped with Capt. Cromwell,
from New Orleans, and married him twenty
Years ago, jilung wealthy Cuban lover.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Meetings I'm Randall,s Hooor

WASHINGTON Cry, April Is The friends
OF the late Samuel j. Randall met at the
Arlington hotel yesterday and the rooms
were crowded with people of all parties and
from all walks of life Ex-Gover nor Cur
tin, of Pennsylvania, presided, and a num-
Der of speeches eulogistio of the character of
the dead statesman were delivered and ap-
propriate resolutions adopted. Immediately
after the adjournment OF the house the
Pennsylvania congressman met, with O'Neill
In the chair. Resolutions of sorrow, eulogy
and coincidence were adopted, and ordered
to be engrossed and presented to Mr.. RAM
dalls family
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Democrat, Triumphant AT He,en a

BUTTE, Mont, April Is. In the munich
pal election held here yesterday the
Democrats elected the mayor and
six out Of seven aldermen by decisive
majorities. The city is the closest polit-
ically in Montana. The right or wrong Of
throwing out Tunnel precinct by the can
wasting board last fall was the argument
used in the municipal campaign. In Ana-
conda the Democratic candidate for mayor
was elected by over 400 ma jority.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Eiotous Negro Lab.rers.

WHEELING, W Va, Aorh l5.-ih4 negro
labOrers on the line of the extension OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad became riot
GUS few day ago owing 10 soma dissatisfac-
ton in connection with their work Tney
destroyed large amount OF prnpar.v OF the
company, and fired upon party OF whites
who attempted to protect the railroad
work. \ l.. Meyer was kih, 4 and FIVE
other whites ha lily injured A.terward a
large posse of whites was secured and seven
of the negroes were captured AMI p aces ia
Jail Farther trouble is feared
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
No Room for Foreign HOLIDAYS.

BosToN, April ia memorial service in
commemoration of the twenty fifth ami
versary of Abraham Lincoln's death was
held here Sunday afternoon, under the
auspices of the Boston Turnverein. Carl
Eberhard was one of the speakers and he
disapproved OF the project for German
national holiday, holding that the German
population of America should celebrate only
American national holidays.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
The Illinois ExanpelicaIs

CHICAGO, April l5.-The two evangelical
conferences are still in session in this city,
both of them legislating for ;he confer ence
territory. The Bishop Esher conference was
much encouraged by the receipt of petitions
from forty-five churches indorsng the bish-
ops conference and declaring the Sheffield
avenue conference revolutionary body
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
WHY Count Herbert Resigned.

BERLIN, April l5-It is said that tn re-
signation of Count Herbert Bismarck was
caused by the determination of the emp sror
to refuse his recognition OF the private mar
rage of the count with the divorced
Princess Carolath, The princess is the aunt
Of Prince Hatzfe'dt, who married Hiss
Clara Huntington
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
of Interest to Barb Wire Users

PORTLAND, Ore, April l5,-Juige Deadly,
in the United States circuit court, yester-
day, rendered decision in the cases of the
Washburn & Moen Manufacturing COM
pany, Worcester, Mass, and E L. Wood, OF
DeKalb, Ill, against Knapp, Burrell & Co,
Portland, Ore, agents for the St Louis and
the Braddock Wire company, of Pittsburg,
denying the applications for inJunctio ions,
and holding the Glidden patents invalid
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Neither of These Are Chickens.

most remarkable marriage that has occurred
in West Virginia for years was solemnized
Saturday night at st. Mary's. The groom
was Samuel Shinn, aged 10, and the bride
Mrs. Jane Patterson, aged So The old man
after nearly century of single life, con-
cluded to enjoy matrimonial happiness. In
movement and speech he seemed no older
than the bride, and gives every indication of
living many years longer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
VIII Organize a Dry Good. Union.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April l5-Certain
dry goods concerns here will attempt to form
a combination to employ no clerk who for
any cause whatever has been discharged from
any city dry goods bouse. A female clerk
recently discharged by F. NJ Brown & Co.
because she had previously been dismissed
by William Nelly & Co. will probably bring
suit against the latter firm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-04-15
Lost Half a ,,I,Iio, In s,,,v

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 1.-the ner-
chants, Traders ami Produce exchange has
assigned Liabilities, 100000 The ass en-
ment is due to the decline in Tennessee coal
and Louisville and Nashville stock and the
rise in wheat and pork. by which the sx-
change lost $500. 900 in the past sixty daya.