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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Ac.htrn uE RueesRY.
A Captured Crook Makes a Clean Breast
of His Doinea

of His Doings
SAcRAMESro. Cal. Nov 3-George
Shinn. who. with Charles DORSEY. alias
Thorn, escz pei from SIN Quentin prison
three years ago. ana were captured in
Chicago by Detective j. B. Hume, has
made most startling confession. Ever
since they escaped Detective Hume has
believe that they were in this state, aud
were perpetrators of numerous stage rob
beries which have occurred since then,
but he was not able to obtain any positive
evidence. Friday night Shinn was trans
ferred from san Quentin to Folsom
by special arrangement made by Warden
Auli and Detective Hume
Result of Expert Pumping"
Saturday the warder and detective in
terviewed Shinn for over three hours. He
confessed that he and Thorn returned TO
California in 1889 and camped on TIE
American river about three mics from
this city. This was their rendezvous TO
which they always returned after their
raids. He admits that on the Slst of July,
1889, they stopped the stage from Milton
to Sonora and robbed the passengers Of
$50 blew open the Wells Fargo treasure
box with giant powder. but found it
empty. On the 10th of September of the
same year they stopped the stage between
Quincy and Orrville aud took gold bar
worth $500 from the Well-Fargo box.
A Lot of Work In Illinois.
In April OF this year they held up the
Forest Hill stage in Placer county and
robbed the Passengers. Besides these rob
berries. Shinn confessed TO numerous bur
glaries 9arrotings and robberies commit
ted by himself and Tnorn They returned
to Chicago May so. this year, and he says
that between that time and the date of
capture they committed something like
twenty i've robberies in the state of Illi-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
THE FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.

National Debt Reduced ss. COS. ois-Re-
c-ipts and Expenditures
WASHINGTON CITY. Nov. S-The treas
ury department montniy debt statement
shows - reduci ion in the debt during the
month of October amounting TO s.. 66s. OH
The bonded indebtei"es, OF the govern
ment. exclusive Of bonds issued to Pacific
railroads. il $685., 2S3 800. and of this
amount SIS 3d. so Is ~ per cent and
$J0S 203 so 4 per cent. bond4 The treas
ury surplus, including subsidiary coin
anil national bank redemption fund. ag-
eregare. ISIS IS. O33. against $50 I1l $50 a
month ago-an increase during the month :
of about %. 0o0,0J0.
Gold and Silver Assets
The treasury gold coin aud bull.
ion assets aggregate s2ai. 4s9 SO. de-
crease Of ell 5000 during the month
Silver assets hAv, decreased e. 800, go ami
amount to 1897. 81. sl7 National bank
repositories hold s9.a376s7 OF govern.
ment funds. or about $50 900 less than
ON Oct. l.
The Rev-nu. and Disbursements.
Government receipts from all sources
during October past aggregated go, BIS
s9i. or nearly ss.ooO,0Op more than in Oc-
tober, lsSs Customs receipts alone dur
ing the past month aggregated ga. 93i,
ia, agai 81 SIS SIS 90 in October a wear
ago; while internal revenue receipts were
$l2 SAL, $50 OF about 81, $4,000 more thsn
In October. 1889. Government expendi
lures during the pact month were SIS c36,
-, or 50 5000 more than in October,
1859
TIVE Periods Of Four Month. Compared
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

A prominent physician and old army
surgeon in eastern Iowa was called away
from home for few days. During his
absence one Of the children contracted Q
severe cold. and his wife bought bottle
OF Chambsrlain's Cough Remedy for IL
They were SO much pleased with the
remedy that they afterwards used sew
eral bottles at various times. He said
from experiences with 1t. be regarded 1t as
the most reliable preparation in use for
colds. and that IL came the nearest OF be-
ing specific Of any medicine be had
ever seen. For sale by Hs,tz & Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
HAMProN's BRAYINGs.
Baiaan's Qu.drup~d utters some :er
HIS Uusual Sounds.

HIS Uusual Sounds.
No campaign would be conside red
complete without some kind OF screed
from A. q Hampton Not that he ever
has anything to say worth listening to.
but he has confused ideas. decayed ser IT,
ments and self consuming bile, which he
periodically works of to continue an ex-
istence for which there is no necessity.
BE quotes holy writ: Judge not. lest
ye be judged also. and then sets himself
up as superior to the divine Master, and
says he has right to ignore Him. Not
being satisfied at taking issue with Christ
be attacks the motives and purposes Of
Mr. Gable in such way that stranger
might be led to believe that he was in the
habit of coming in contact with
gentlemen-men whose word is consio-
cred inviolate. But the contrary is true.
1t is only by accident he meets man Of
any merit whatever. and as he considers
his own word of little consequence be
takes it for granted that the rest of the
world is in the same depraved condition.
He appeals to fellow workmen" when
the fact il the only thing he knows OF
lsbor Is what he is compefted to perform
in a temporary wsy. Even that he at,
tempts to avoid. for ne worked upon the
credniity and simplicity OF Gest to pro-
cure him pension for services which he
in the war the people are taxing themselves
so that this defamer of character may
live in idleness-a man who hasn't
courage enough to lick postage stamp
let alone shoulder q musket in defence
of a nation. He was q mem Der of the
Rodmsn Rifles when that company few
years ago was called to East St. Louis to
quell riot and this paltroon who feels
called upon to lit in judgment upon Mr..
Gable felt so agitsted by fright. and SO
lacking in manly duty that he begged to
be excused on account of sickness. He
became i'll through fear of an injury to
his worthless carcass, or else if not sick
he made that cowardly excuse that he
might be relieved from duty.
This is the man who sets up his dis
eased vaporings about Mr.. Cable and who
covers Mr. Gest with the productions OF
sn eHetic. Does this braying nonenti-
" not stop TO consider that Mr. Gest has
had four pears in which the people can
study his fitness? Does he not know that
be himself can no more judge of the mo-
tives or man'iness of Mr.. Cable than he
can be q proper judge of his own ussful-
ness! Hampton may indulge in mental
speculation to his hearts content but he
can have nothing TO do with fact. The
latter is always truth and Of such q
thing he has no conception. The peo-
pie need no processes for catching wind
with which 20 initiate the size of Mr.. Gest
His.proper Dimensions are known and
cannot be increased by system OF fore
ing. Il needs no prophet to tell of his
future. That can be measured by the
past. His promises amount to nothing.
Twice before has he given forth an abund-
snce of words freighted with hopeful
tales but all know only too well what has
been done. Simple he was but a few
short years ago and but little was expect
cd ~ hrr hot
Caesar live that be has grown so grestt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

Is 1t possible to believe that the people
can be fooled another two years? Are
those whosre so dsmnabiy taxed willing
to put their necks in the yoke again,
hoping that God Almighty may come to
their relief? Is the heart not sickened at
hope deferredi Credulous must be the
man to the verge Of idlocy who could
trust again, being duped so often. Prov
ldenee gives helping hand to those who
act for themselves.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
cHILIcoTHEs CONFEDERATION.
1t sweeps Away Over Thirty Buildings
and Cost. About 100000.

PEORIA, IL Nov. S-N.arly all of the
business portion of the little city of Chill
licothe, ILL.,. is a mass of smouldering and
blackened ruins. Friday nights fire lit
orally wiped up the business and private
residence portion of the town. This city
was photographed for assistance and at
O'Clock Saturday morning a fire engine
and crew from the city department start
ed for he scene on a special train. The
Rock Island station and other railroad
property remains intact.
Some of the Damage Done
More than thirty buildings were de-
stroyed, and so rapidly did the flames
spread that in few cases could the goods
be removed Many persons lost every
thing they posse VEL Among the build
ings destroyed were the Commercial
hotel. Bulletin Office, postoffice, livery
stable and nine horses and city Jail; also
ten TO fifteen dwell ing houses The loss
is estimated at 500. 600 partly insured.
The fire swept away al. the buildings on
both sides of Inc street for a block and a
half
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

In the pursuit OF the gooa things of
This world We anticipate too much; We
eat out the heart and sweetness OF world.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought OF
them. The results obtained from the use
Of DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. II cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t IL perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier. . sure cure for sgue and
nalsrial diseases. Price. SO cents. Of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

ALMOST any man in the district-uulet-
tered and inexperisnced-w would have
made better congressman than has
Gest. When he is not laughing stock
in Washington he is a cipher The dis
trict is considered Of little account be-
cause of this man whom we have sent to
represent us. The republicans made a
sad blunder in giving him the nomina>
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

GEsT not only never gave dollsr to-
wards the Hennepin canal but he never
assisted II in any way. even while was
In congress. He voted for the river and
hsrbor bill and he would not have done
that urgent as the necessity was. If his
friend 10 this city had told him to vote
against it. Gest is owned and controlled
by any man who will promise him re-
ward, OF one TO whom he can turn in a
case of Of emergency.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

BECAUSE Mr. Gable has not a smircbed
or blsckened character it drives his OBJ
ponents to madness almost to think that
they cannot truthfully say something
against him. Put him in the place of
Mr. Gest as q candidate and place a man
ike Gest at the head of the democratic
ticket-but no, it is incredible to imagine
such thing. The democrats would re-
pudiate such candidate and the repub-
licaus would laugh him IN scorr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
The ChIsago Hor.- show.

CHICAGO. Nov 3-The American horse
show opened in the exposition building
here Sa urdsy. The entries, which are
close Cd 200. are doublv as numerous as
last years, and the present exhibit out
classes is predecessors in every way The
display comprises all breeds of horses,
from ths heavy Clydesdales and Normans
down to the little Shetland ponies. The
show will continue until Nov. g. United
States Treasurer Huston, who has an ex-
hibit in charge of E J. Sulder, of Con-
norsville, Ind. was one of the visitors at
the show SATURDAY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

Pocket Cutlery.
We have Table Cutlery, In all styles
Kitchen Cutlery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
What some of the Heroes

or Fort Henry. Donaldson. Shiloh. Cor
NTH, Iuks, Jackson, Lookout Mountain,
Vicksburg and Shermsn's march to the
Sea have TO say:
We, the undersigned. citizens now re
siding in the county of Rock Islsnd, and
state of Illinois, ana having served in
the same company In the late war with
Cyrus D. Gordon, who is now csndi-
date for sheriff. (slthough we RAY offer
from him in our politica! views) do esrn>
estiy request and hope that all comrades
and good cit zeus will vote fo- him.
knowing that he is deserving of the Of
fee.
A BRAsHER.
RoBT VANCE.
GEORGE SToCKER,
j c. YoCNG.
FRED OWENS,
RoBT MChFEE.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

GEsT treated the old soldier in con-
gress in the same way that he treated the
workineman He gave them both
black eye. Gest is seen to better advan-
tage when looked at through q smoked
glass. Otherwise his light is dazzling
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
The O,shea-Parnsn Scandal

LONDON. Nov. 3-Parnell, it is said, will
testify in his own defense and the de
fence Of Mrs. O'Shea in the coming di.
vorce suit of Capt O'Shea, and will abso-
lutely deny crminality. II is rumored
that the plaintiff has in his possession
written evidence that may impair Par
nel's denial Mrs. O'Shea will reply TO
her husband s allegations with counter
allegation Altogether the affair is
about As unsayory rs IT can be. 1t is IN
derstood that The London Times will
publish report of the trial in pamphlet
form fer circulation in Europe aud Amer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

REPUBLICAN bosses aud wire-pullers
and uuprincipled schemers are blaming
Dir. Cable for having in his possession &
valuable Life OF Christ" Their motives
are rascally enough to do anything. but
as they can find no cause or foundation
for attacking him for anything they feel
themselves compelled to criticise him for
possessing such book
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
WHAT a bappv liar the -,

WHAT happy liar the linton cop,in.
ues to be. 1t goes out of its way to
AVOID the truth A couple of days ago
the ARGUS said the Mckinley bill admit
60 books free that were printed in a for
e'gn language, but charged duty on
DOCKS printed in English. The Union
now says that the opponents of the Nc
kinley bill are stating that there is a duty
% DOCKS In foreign language. The
organ swallows a lie as easily as a cat
drinks milk, and it manu- ac,ures more
than 1t needs for home consumption.
What does it do with the surplusS Make
. divvy with the Moline DLspatcAp
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Ilcans would laugh bin to scorn

IL the Mckinley bill should not be se,
aside by the next congress or its provis,
IONS materially smeliorated there will be
many hardsbips throughout the land
among all people except the wealthy
manufacturers. This will be made
known after election but it will not do
10 2Sknowledge it now as the selfish
ENDS OF the bosses would then be defeated.
what will the people say in Justification
OF their blindness who vote for the con
unuanee In power of such men as Reed
and Mckinley. and all the rest of the
nigh taxer'. and Gest among the otbers9
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

II the linton were not so blinded by
stupidity and partisan bias it might cul q.
tivste some intelligent idea of what is
required Of man in congress. 1t speaks
OF Gest as man to be proud of. Some
times q cut>throat lawyer is man to be
proud of-amone his companions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

GA EsEra,i. ". Va. Nv 3 -Edward
Bsss=i. ~..s + l. %. Jonu Bt-se. opersd
fire Sa;uidi, -. y. l. R.chArds, o. me
Clark bur Telegram. when he met him
on the -.te.t ine frs bniIet struck
K cuarl.s J-t-i over the YES pocN--, Tut
WAS lice p. a. IA i w. iOlitr, which
undUui't-. = -ag,d .Hr y.iI'pr'S iif- The
latter ID e. -uor : S--el n the back. fatal
" woIi.-..ni, III Ihr ruu5e grew out
of edlL- IL ahmst .. D. n .Ionn Basel
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

GEsT went to Washington telling the
workmen that be would do something
for them. He sold them out and now
comes back telling them he will think of
them some other time if they will only re-
elect him He has struck them on one
cheek and now asks them to turn the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
10Q IoHiss Wourad

Asd 100 men to call on any druggist for
free trial package of Lanes Family
Medicine. the great root and herb rene
dy. discovered BY DIR. Silss Lane while In
the Rocky mountains. For diseases Of
the blood. liver and kidneys it Is q posts
tive cure. For constipation and clearing
up the complexion 1t does wonders. 1t
is the best spring medicine known.
Large size package 80 cents. At all
ugdrgists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

FINAL republican rally in Harper's
theatre next Monday evening" says the
Union Not correct as regards the date
The final republican rally will occur after
the polls are closed on Tuesday. provided
there is enough energy left 10 make a
rally, under sue mournful circumstances.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
1t. an UnSr.t-fuI Task.

WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 3-The selec.
tion OF sites for public buildings il one Of
the duties which give. the secretary Of
the treasury more worry with less salts
factory results to him, at least. than per-
haPs any other duty he has to perform.
He generally sends especial agent to ex-
anime the sites offered. aud l. guided
largely by the agents report, bot he A.
ways ars the advocates Of the various
sites Yet IN nine cases out II ten charges
of improper motives are made against
the agent by the real estate Hgents who
do hot get there The above facts are
pertinent. becau>e just at this time the
secretary has twenty-five sites to decide
upon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
The Western Base Bali Assoc,.,i,u

OMAHA, Neb.. NV S-The annual
meeting of the Western Base Ball assoc;a-
tion WIS held here Saturday night At
the directors meeting in the afternoon ell
disputes had been seti led aud the evening
meeting was n love feast Krauthoff, of
Kansas City. was elected president and
secretary. Watkins. OF the St Paul club,
was admitted rs n delegate, the associa-
ton declining to decide the ownership of
the franchise. The circuit will be the
same as at the close OF the season
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. . -Articie. Of
agreement for "a fiTe-ounce glove contest
on Nov. =! hr:ore the Au luton club in
this city have been signed by Tommy
Warren, of California. aud Tommy Nil.
Ter, of Indiana, fsstberweights Mt lis
pounds, give or take two pounds. The
fight will be for purse of u, 900, $50 g
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Tn. Fun Beg,nn,nr IN Go,h.m.

NEW YORK. Nov. 3-On warrants issued
by United States Commissioners Shields
and Lyman. 80 men were arrested last
night for illegal registration. About 100
Of them ere re eased on bail. and the re-
naming 80 were locked mp in the federal
building. Five hundred warrants were
issued, and all will be served under the
direction of Chief Supervisor of Elections
DayenDOrf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
POUNDED TIE DYNAMITE.
The Result Being What Might Have been
Expected.

Expected.
LOUISVILLE. Neb., Nov. AT Dauxh.
srty & Rehan's stone quarry. half a mile
west of town. Saturday. seven men were
at work tamping dynamite into u huge
stone preparatory to blast, when by &C.
cident premature explosion occurred.
Henry Alison, young man of family.
WAS terribly mangled. but still lives His
face was torn. both eyes blown out. his
forehead crushed open (his brain oozing
OUT. his left leg broken below and above
the knee. his right arm broken. aud he
received other injuries. Peter Schleldt
wis also fatally wounded about the head
and breast. The otter workmer escaped
with slight injuries, as far as can he as
certaiae.l
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Political, Circular, s,o,.r

NEW YORK, Nov. S-Sixty-seyen thou
sand circulars OF the Peoples Municipal
league, containing he last appeal Of the
league TO the voters of this city. were
stolen from the postoifice in some mystic
rious manner Saturday, together with
the stamped envelopes containing them.
The postage ON the circulars amount ed to
81 40. The circulars were taken to the
general pasiofhce, and while the driver
was temporarily absent in search OF direc.
lions as to where to deposit them, some
person unknown jumpe upon the wagon
and drove of with the entire mail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03

LoSD y. Nv 3-A Vienna dispatch
says that Pence F.sdrns,u 81 Bulg aria
in reply 40 Il remark Of the British consul
general IA sophia ra ,onured hat ne was
entirely indIifer-nt as to recognition by
the European powers. a. tie present stat
Us -udear-d hi:u al the more TO he Bull
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
A C0WARDLY TRICK.
Andrew Waidmani Has somethIn TO
say OF the Unions" Latest with
Referenc TO the Case Concerning
His Parents


Editor ARGUS.
BOWLING, H., Nov. ii see by the
linton OF the 31st an affidavit concerning
a conversation with me on the 26th of
last August. but the fact that that aft
davit-whIch by the way, does not
amount TO shucks, was held back two
months. when it could just as well have
been printed sixty days befoFe-in itself
shows that both Mr.. Zahn and the Union
feared the contradiction. In the first
place Mr.. Zahn lies deliberately abolt
what he says of this compensation with
me. i told Mr.. Zshn no secret. and am
not ashamed OF anything / said to him
He need not have made his statement
under oath for there was nothing in it
worth swearing TO. l received no pay
truth, and don't take pay for telling the
truth. No money was offered
me for that purpose and / would not
have accepted 1t II 1t had been. had TO
leave my farm and go to Milan to have
my statement sworn to. l lost day In
80 doing, and for that was paid So.
Mr.. Zahn knew this to be q fact, as
told him so. Now why did he withhold
his affidavit about the matter, il 1t was
not in hopes it would be too late for q
reply9 call this the most cowsrdly and
one -sided way of doing that have ever
heard Of.
The facts remain. however. just as
have stated them IN NY affidavit. Gest
tried to extort from my sister. now dead,
portion of the money Mr.. Cable gave
her voluntarily and oyer and above the
terms OF settlement. and all that can be
said 10 the contrary is not true. know
whereof speak. as was witness to it
al, and l don't give one version OF ii at
one time and another at another. as the
linton makes Mr.. Hsnsgen do. as be-
tween its issues. following the publca
ton of my affidavit and the publication
of Zshn's affidavit,
ANDREW WALpMAN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Closed Whole Block. Of Dwellings.

LONDON Nov 3 - Whole blocks of
dwellings in the east end Of London have
been closed by order of the authorities,
having been pronounced absolutely unfit
for hums habitation. The county coun-
Gil has a scheme on foot to purchase the
lands on which the rookeries are situated
and erect improved dwellings in their
places, to be rented to the poor at as low
rates as will suffice to pay the bare inter
est on the cost.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Si,k., for Srmo, Pi.,.

WAsHISGroS CITY. Nov 3-During the
psst week thirty four carloads Of nickel
ore from Canada have heen received at
the navS yard, and are awai;in. tn. fur.
Their disposition OF tue ordnance depart.
ment The ore Is la the rou III, aud l.
just rs it came from the mines. IL will
have to he smeltei. and will probably b.
used for the tests now gong on looking to
tue more eSJen i've Use OF nickel ~ an al.
low for armor Mate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
Their Constitution comp,.t..

tional convention adjourned Saturday
night, it beng the eighty second day OF
the sc sion. The Constitution WAS adopted
W TIA only seven = sssp'ing votes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-11-03
DFHoCRATtU TICKET.

Concerning the Hennepiu canal beg to
assure you that advocate its building AS
heartily rs you or rs any other citizen
deeply Interested in national work of
such Importance. A waterway connect
ing the Mississippi and Missouri rivers
with the Great Lakes, thus giving to west
ern products direct water communication
with the East, enlists my heartily sympathy
and support. and have no hesitancy in
pledging my best endeavors to accomplish
so desirable an end.-Rr. cables letter.