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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

THERE'S an old adage to the effect that
children and fools should not handle edged
tools" 1t is vividly recalled by the Town.
send street tragedy. Babies have no use for
knives. and parents who place them in their
tiny hands are criminally negligent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

MOST women lift their skirts to step over
match. Force of habit dear boy.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

BUCK KILGoRE might make his mark on the
football field.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

In walking through life we tread upo
graves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

IT'S handy to have an elephant appear in
ballet. His trunk will hold the wardrobe, you
know.
THE girl who sported in the sad sea waves,
And basked on sands while drying out her
hair,
Soon with delight will rob the willing slaves
Who call upon her at the fancy fair.
STRANGE though 1t be, the worst criminals
get the longest obituary notices.
WILLIE WINKLE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

A MAN likes shiny hat, but he longs to
shed shiny coat.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

WHEN days were fine the squirrel made hay,
And stocked his winter nest;
But the idle tramp put naught away,
And must seek "Bummers' Rest"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

THE diver is the helmeted hero of the nine
teenth century.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

Soon the beautiful snow will be falling down,
And the poets will greet it with gush;
But as soon as it touches the streets of the
town
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-20

Does Zane for one moment imagine that the
people of the oil regions are zanies?
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
DISCOVERED a woaoeafuL ORE.
IL knocks the Dynamo Out OF business
AppareufIy

Apparently.
s, sAcUsE, n. ", Oct. 2h-L A. Dixon,
OF sodrs, has made the discovery of won
derful ore called electric rock. which
contains n hidden force that puzzles and
astonishes all VINO see it, and expert cleo
tricians in particular. The rock is Of q
dark slate color. and somewhat lighter in
weight than sandstone. II is composed Of
iron. aluminium. calcium and other min
erals. and particles of gold are found
sometimes.
Cheaper Light Than Kerosene.
Mr.. Dixon says il will generate unlim-
tied power and give any desired amount
of incandescent light. For illuminating
business places and residences il would
be considerably cheaper than kerosene
in fact. after the building had been wired
and the batteries prepared the cost would
be merely nominal. and the light would
be equal. II not superior. to that produced
by manufactured electricity. The max
ing OF the battery is very simple. The
rock, in any quantity that Is desired, is
placed in jars containing a solution, the
chief ingredients of which are salt and
water. The circuit is then completed and
the battery Is ready for active business.
Great On hell Ringing.
The discover claims that one charger
OF 40 pounds of the rock viii last and
produce hight and power for A. least a
year before losing its force, and that it i
perfectly harmless, making Insulation
entirely unnecessary. In Mr.. Dixon's Of
flee nine pound piece Of rock has been
ring'6g n ball since last November. A
piece weighing bali pound was placed
in pint tumbler. aud wires attached to
the call bell. which il caused to ring as
loud as an alarm clock. The test was
made in the presence OF several getlemen,
who pronounced II a wonderful discovery.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
INCONSISTENCY.
An Argument Used IN support OF Gest
Which HIS Own Acts will not sus-

An Argument Used IN support or Gest
tain.
As has been heretofore reiterated most
OF the republican work in the present
campaign is being done on the quiet.
They are not making a still hunt. tut
they are contriving to catch votes by mis-
representation. Their assertions will
not stand in the face of contradiction.
and their deeds react when exposed to
scrutiny. Therefore they have adopted
the tactics common to railroad corpora
tons; what they do and what they say is
not to be discussed or any part re-
vealed any further than is in the interests
of discretion and policy. The secret cir
cular. the misrepresentation to suit the
locality concerning the Hennepin canal.
all contribute to the support of these
facts The ARGUS has exposed
many of the contemplate and COW
srdly practices of the managers
OF this campaign; and it has now to
disclose one of the most ridiculously in,
consistent campaign arguments in favor
of Gest that has We: been heard. 1t is
being used by the buttonholers dele
gated by the party bosses. and is that
Gest. while he may not have had any
thing to do with the canal, should be re
elected. because his defeat would be con.
strued in Washington as reputation of
what he tried to do for the canal and an
evidence that The people here do not
want it. How sublimely ridicu>
lous this assertion naturally is, is nothing
to what it sppesrs when the fact is con-
sidered that in 1875, Gest himself was
chiefly instrumental in defeating, for re-
nomination to congress, j. B. H4wley,
after that gentleman had succeeded in
accomplishing more for the canal. when
lighting for it was more up hill than it is
now that the country understands its
Importance. than anyone had yet accom-
plished. Congressman Hawley had got
the measure to the very verge of success
when Gest. for purely personal reasons,
slew him. that an outsider might
receive the nomination. How times
have changed the reason of things, and
yet Gest had the motive then that he
has now--he was looking out for Gest.
let all else 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
CAMPAIGN NOTES.
Speaker Reed Talks to Repub-
licans OF Chicago.
GOV. HILL WAKES UP WHEELING.

Great Crowds at Both Points to Listen TO
Political Sisdom-The Ohio Legislature
Passes the Governors Measure and Adj
journs Sine Die-washington City WISE
acres Not Claiming Everything on
Either Side This Year-Hsmpton Tells
South Caroiinians to X eep Cool.
CHICAGO. Oct. z5-Six thousand up
lasted five minutes greeted Speaker Reed
when he appeared upon the platform Of
Battery ID last night with Senator'S FAR
well and Cullom and Representative Ma
son as escorts. The doors had ben closed
half hour before, and the oyerhow. some
dive thousands souls, awaited the man
from Maine in the adj Joining armory.
where the applause prolonged cheers,
stamping of feetand shouts of "Our next
president" could be heard.
The Main Statesman's Speech.
His speech followed the lines of those
delivered in other parts of the state and
OF Iowa. He defended the action of the
house in adopting rules that enabled the
majority to do what il wanted in the way
of legislation. advocated the principles
Of the Mckinley bill, and denounced
Democratic obstruction He dwelt at
length on the southern. question. declar-
ing that twenty-siX seats in the lower
house of congress were held by virtue of
intimidation, fraud and ballot box stuf-
ding, and insisting that the so called
force blll' was the only remedy for this
condition of affairs After concluding his
speech the speaker repeated it to the au-
encs in the armory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
HENDERSON WILL COME,

Look Out for q Little Taffy About Gest
and the Canal
Congressman Henderson will be here
on Monday night and will speak at Hsr.
per's theatre in favor of the republ; can
party. The people here cannot but be
ever grateful to Mr. Henderson for his
untirlng efforts IN behalf of the Hennepin
canal. The only thing they will regret is
the fact that Mr.. Henderson will be
coached to give expression to some cam
paign taffy by saying that he never could
have accomplished so much in the way of
the canal if it had not been for the assis-
lance given him by Mr. Gest He may
wear solemn face when he says it, but
inwardly he will chuckls in a most de-
lightful manner. And everybody will in
dulge in little chuckle also. Mr.. Hem
derson is here solely to help out Gest.
He will have his labor for his pains.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25

Why should Reed find il necessary to
defend his recent rulings at every stop
ping placer Why should Mckinley gov
frantic in defending his billf If both
were good neither would require any de-
fence. Their merits would be seen. A
man on trial for crime is not afraid to
tell the truth and the whole truth # he be
innocent. He requires no one trained
in criminal procedure to watch the form
OF questions nor the shape of the an
swers. He can be given every latitude,
and. unless he is naturally timid, it re-
quires an expert bull.dozing cross exam
liner to confuse him. On the other hand
if he be guilty his attorney is In fever
for fear he shall tell the truth, and should
BY accident fsuch thing occur the result
Is well nigh disastrous, and 1t requires
considerable ingenuity and volubility to
divert the minds of the jury from bring
ling in verdict against him.
This iss the case precisely with Reed
aud Mckinley. Reed is the attorney for
those who uphold outrageous methods in
deliberate body; Mckinley appears for
the Iobber manufacturers.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25

THOMAS DOODLE REED, the wandering
prophet of protection and champion of
high taxes, will tell the people of Moline
tonight the way to get rich by handing
over their money to the eastern manufac-
'turers. On safe estimate. there will be
more lies uttered to the square inch in
Knowles hall that were ever told there
before. The beauties of the Mckinley
Dill will be mentioned, not discussed, and
Heed will drawl forth that the laborer Ia
worthy of his higher prices.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
SMASHED BY THE SHERIFF.
Lively Sequel To the Escape To Canada
of n Chicago BoodIer.

Lively seqneI to the Escape to Canada
of n Chicago BoodIer.
CHICAGO. Oct. 25-The escape To Can
ada of William J. McGaugle. one Of the
Cook county "boodlers." just before his
trial few years ago, had rather violent
sequel yesterday. McGarigle escaped
from the bath room Of his own house,
whittier Sheriff Mafson ha1 taken him on
his wort Of honor that he would not at
tempt 10 escape. Since his return Nc
Carlyle has met Matson several times
but never attempted TO speak TO him.
Thursday night however, he met the
sheriff in n north side resort. where po.
litical meeting had Just been held and ad-
vanced with extended hand and greeting
on his lips
4 Sudden Interruption.
He did not get through, for the sheriff,
indignant that the man who had given
him so much trouble and brought down
upon his head so many maledictions. in
GLIDING the imputsiion that he was paid
for letting McGarigle 20. let out with his
right and smashed Mctiarigle in the face.
and would probably have made him 50
that he couldn't have been told from a
last years corpse" if friends had not come
forward pretty quick and restrained the
angry sheriff Mac Couldn't be seen
yesterday until late ia the day. and then
wouldn't talk, except to say that IL
amounted to nothing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
In The speeches deIivero,, - o..

IN The speeches delivered by Gest dur
ing the week past through the district.
the linton says he devoted himself 10
congress and national politics, and had
an opportunity to do justice to the FORE
most topics of the day. OF course, he
had the opportunity, and he had
an opportunity in Washington 10 do ,us-
tice to the foremost topic of the day-the
tarif-and he did nothing except to tear
mp bits OF paper at his desk and watch
the Others ropbing his own constituents
and he never raised his voice against ii.
Dealing with the foremost topics of the
dayi May hea5en preserve usl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
Governor Hill ut wheeling.

WHEELING, W. Va, Oct. 25.-The big
gest political demonstration held here for
some time was gotten up to welcome Gov
ernor Hill as he passed through en- route
home from Ohio. Trains from the sur
rounding country brought hundreds of
people TO swell the crowd. A torchIight
procession was the first thing last even
Ing, and il escorted the governor to the
Grand Opera house, which was full to the
doors, with an enthusiastic crowd The
governor made a refrain throughout his
speech of the words, "the tariff is tax"
He declared, however. that the Mills bill
was the embodiment of the Democratic
idea as the way in which the tariff should
be adjusted He then took up the Lodge
BILL and denounced it as bitterly parti-
san measure. framed to continue the r.
publican party in power. At the con-
clusion of his remark, which lasted
about an hour and half, Senator Kenna
was introduced ami made a short al
1resS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
LEFT THE RAILS.
A vestibule Train Meets Seri.
Gus Accident.
TEN CARS THROWN OFF tn E TRACK

Thirty Passengers and Others More oI
Less Injured-A Story OF Fever and
Death at sea-Frightfui Loss Of Life In
China-Bridee Knocked Down by n
Trnin-A Family Poisoned by Eating
Pudding-M miscellaneous Mishaps.
TOPEKA. Kan. Oct 25 Thirty people
were seriously injured by the wre rking of
train No ), the through Santa Fe vesti-
bule Denver express. at Waksrass. thir
teen miles south of this city, vest erday
afternoon. The, train was running at u
high rate Of speed, and left the track at a
curve this side of the east end of the
yards. The tender, express. mail, and
baggage cars and three Pullman vesti-
bule cars all left the track. The chair
car, sleeper, and tourist cars are on their
sides. The track is torn up for about 400
feet A relief train from this city arrived
at 515. bringing with il the infe red who
were cared for at the National hotel.
Names of the Unfortunats..
The following persons are injured: ".
+. Jones, mail agent. Kansas City. pinned
between cars and injured internally; J.
w. Fadesy, mail agent. Kansas City, in
ternal injuries; Harry Stone. mail agent,
Kansas City, head bruised; Mrs Ella
Steele, New York city, hurt in the head;
f. l.. Terry, express messenger. Kansas
City, badly injured in spine; L. J. John
son. Kansas City. baggage agent, leg
hurt; Henry Lindsey, Topeka, bruised in
side, jaw hurt; Matte o. Connell, Chicago,
head and back injured; Mrs DIR. Beas-
lee, Telluride. Colo. bruised, teeth
knocked ont; NJ. Beaslee. same place,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
IammnnY Has a Rally

New YORK, Oct. 25.-Tammany had a
rally Thursday night of the old time mag
nitude No one can recall an event when
more people were in the wigwam. 1t was
packed even TO the outer approaches No
TamnIanyite of any prominence was alb
sent. The principal speakers were Gen.
Sickles john r. Fellows, Congressman
Crisp (of Georgia) and Col G. D. McClel-
Ian, the famous Union generals son Deaf
ening cheers were given during the even
ing for both Hill and Cleveland as the
Democratic candidates for president in
l3e3
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25

REED Shouts tell the people why
the tax on the west was kept
up for the benefit OF the Irvine trust, while
at the same time the trust was given the
unfair privilege of importing free of duty
all kinds of material that is used in max.
ing twine, and which takes the place of
ESmp grown in the west.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
BILLINGS DEMANDS AcaUITTAl.
He Would Not Ask "A Pardon in ANY
Event

He Would Not Ask "a Pardon In Any
Event.
NEW HAMPTON, Ia, Oct. 25-M f
Billings, who is out on bail. visited this
this place Wednesday. He will not accept
a discharge by the prosecution, but will
demand jury, which will formally pass
upon the evidence This, of course, means
an acquittal, as the state has no more evil
dence to offer, and the supreme court has
decided that il is insufficient to convict.
Not Asking a Pardon.
He states that he was directly informed
that Governor Boies would have pardoned
him had he asked it, but he said he should
never have done so in any event He has
spent all his property-about SC, O0O-in
defending himself against the proceed
ings against him for murder, and is now
penniless. Billings will go to Nebraska
after his case is dismissed and stay with his
son, after which he will resume the prac-
tice of law.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25

In the pursuit OF the goo1 things OF
his world we anticipate too much; We
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world,
lypleasures 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 al
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer
blood purifier. sure cure for ague and
malsrial diseases. Price. 80 cents. OF
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
He killed His Mother. ps,amour.

LONDON, Oct. % Walter James Lyons,
who was Thursday convicted at the Old
Bailey of numbering John Stewart, a
quartermaster sergeant in the Royal ar
tillery, and the paramour of his mother,
was yesterday sentenced to seven years
imprisonment, the judge taking into con-
sideration the strong Recommendation to
mercy urged by the jury and the great
provocation that exasperated Lyons to
kill Stewart. Lyons caught his mother
and Stewart fagrante delicto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
Had Rat Poison in Their Puddinr

ONEIDA y Y, Oct 25-The entire
family Of Joseph Crumb, of North Brook
field. has been poisoned by eating OF a
pudding made from meal with which rat
poison had become mixed in some mys-
terious way. The family consists of Mr..
and Mrs. Crumb, hired man, two
daughters and one son. The physicians
were summoned and have done all in
their power to relieve the sufferings of
the affi c;ed family Hopes are enter
tanned that all will recover. unless IL be
the daughters. who are both in a critical
condition
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
Letter from senator Bam,,o,.

CHARLESTON, 5. c., Oct. Ex-senator
Hampton has written letter TO Col.
Irby, chairman of the Democratic state
executive committee, declining to speak
at campaign meetings ordered mt differ
ant points in the state Senator Hampton
announces his determination to stand by
the state ticket nominated in September,
but urges both factions to preserve peace
at the polls and refrain from violence
He takes occasion to say that the charges
preferred by Capt. Tiliman against the
Dem Dcratic state administration in the
recent canvass were without foundation
in fact
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
JUST INSURED IN TIME.
Kansas Man Whose Family will Profit
by Hi. Death.

EMPoRIA, Kan, Oct. ga. r. Ban
craft one of the best known citizens in
the county and one of the earliest settlers,
took with him to the barn yesterday
morning a shotgun for the purpose of
shooting a cat. Soon afterward report
was heard, and few minutes later he
was found lying dead with the con tents of
one barrel of the gun in his heart.
Thursday evening he had taken out two
accident policies on his life for IS, 900
EACH good for twenty four hours only.
The evidence before the corouer's jury
showed that he had intended to make a
trip in the country on insurance business
and thai it had previously been his habit
to take similar policies. A verdict of &C
cidental death was rendered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25

Somebody shook Doodle in the face OF
the Macomb By-stdnder ana it couldn re.
sist the temptation. 1t was one of those
sheets that seemed to be born in the mid.
die OF the week. looking both ways for
Sunday. and when it heard the rus'ls of
q greenback it felt convinced that D DOR
man should pay more for his blanket.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
TWO GREAT EVENTS
Hon. w. NJ. Springer and Hon. C. 8.
barrow Coming.
ADDRESSES IN THE TWO CITIES.

Arrangements have been perfected for
two great events In which the masses Of
the people will be interested.
w. N. Springer. Statesman and orator,
will address the people at Turner hall on
Thursday, Oct. so. on the issues of the
day. and on Monday evening, Nov. Sd.
Hon. G. S. barrow. of Chicago. the tai
ented and eloquent exponent of the peo-
pies rights. will speak in Moline.
Both these speakers will expound the
tariff and other issues of vital concern to
the public in forcible aud comprehen-
sive manner.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
IT takes good deal longer now to dis
cuss the tariff law than it did before it
nassed
Baitour's Mission in Ireland

LONDON. Oct. 25.-Balfour l. now max
Ing his first visit to the west of Ireland.
The Object of the chief secretary's jour-
ney i To ascertain. with view to furn-
ishing employment to sufferers from the
potato blight. which is the most suitable
route to construct railroad. He will
also make personal investigation as to
tbs truth OF the statements regarding the
condition of the crop crop.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
A prominent physician and old Al

A prominent physician and old army
surgeon in eastern Iowa was called away
from nome for few days. During mis-
absence one of the children contracted a
severe cold. and his wife bought bottle
OF Chsmbsrlsin'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 experience with il. he regarded It as
the most reliable preparation in use for
colds. and that it came the nearest of be-
ing specific OF any medicine he had
ever seen. For sale by HAITI & Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
Glad,tope,s Eicht-Ho,ry, .xs

LONDON, Oct p --Gladstone's utter.
ances in favor of an eight-hour system
have provoked considerable unfavorable
comment among the manufacturing ele-
ment O. the Liberal party, and aroused
murmurs of disapproval in other circles.
inducing the belief that many politicians
of the old Manchester school will secede
from the party upon that issue
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
GOV. CAMPBELL WINS.
The Ohio Legislature Finally Passes the
Cincinnati Bill

Cincinnati Bill.
COLUMBUS, o, Oct. 25-The Ohio Iegis-
leture during the special session present.
&c the spectacle OF a Democratic governor
dependent for support on the Republican
m LENDERS of the lower house because the
Democratic members did not all support
his view of the subject of discussion. Yes
terday the governors, or Soncrant bill.
Wis advanced in the house to third read
iny. the speaker being one of those who
spoke against it. The general tenor OF
the remarks on the Democratic side is
TINT it is bad politics to turn over the
board to the Republicans. and that it is
un-Democratic to condemn the members
Of the board without a trial The bill
was finally passed practically as it came
from the senate, and the work of the
spe ,ial session was done. Both houses ad-
journed sine die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25

SQUARE FACTS. that wild-eyed cam
psign sheet published in Moline, says
that Gable has not dollar INFESTED in
any Institution which is Of benefit to Mo
line or Rock Island Well, there would
be no use calling the little thing liar.
for of that fact it is fully aware.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-25
Failed to Keen HI. Watch Rich,

BUTTE. Mont, Oct. 25-A coroner's in
quest was held here yesterday over the
body of Fireman Mitchell, killed in an &C
cident on the Utah and Northern road
Thursday. At its conclusion Sheriff
Lloyd arrested Engineer Lynch on a
charge of murder in the second degree
His watch was eight minutes slow, caus-
ing the accident. On investigation 1t was
found that Lynch had not compared his
watch with the standard time in three
davs