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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Burned by "A Gas Explosion.

YoNKERs, y. Y, June 1s-While four
laborers were at work excavating the
street in front of the police station, one of
them, Thomas Meany, who was drunk.
dropped large stone on the gas main.
breaking the pipe. The leaking gas ex-
ploded, having caught fire from the lamp
which was used to enable the men to see
TO work. Two of the men-Michael Quin-
Ian and Jere Malone-were severely
burned, and Meany and Daniel Cunning
ham were blown ten feet away. Quinlan
and Malone were taken TO the hospital.
Meany was arrested and fined SO for be-
ing drunk
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
When a Boy Is Afraid.

When you hear boy whistling his way
through the dark you know that boy is
afraid and is whistlng to keep up his
pluck. When q boy, sent to bed without a
ighG, keeps calling out in easy converse,
tional tones to the grown up people in the
next room you are not deceived as to his
sudden desire to cultivate the society of his
elders. He is trying to keep himself from
breaking out in a sudden panic Of fear.
Neither does it arouse your deepest admira-
ton for his heroism when you see that
same boy stand on the railroad track as
long as he dares while the engine comes
whirling close upon him. He is only get
ting off a little boyfsh bravado, and he will
get out of the way before there is any harm
done.-New York Evening Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

NEW YORK, June lS.-Several young
men gathered in the yard of 80 Ludlow
street at a late hour last night were star.
tied by scautily-dressed baby falling on
the pavement among them. One of them
carried the child to the Madison Street po-
lice station, where it died. While the sur
geon was attending the child woman
rushed into the room, and after casting a
glance at the child fell To the floor in
hysterical grief. After she had been quiet
ed she found that the baby was not hers.
The dead baby's mother proved to be
Pauline Rodenberg, who said that she had
fallen asleep near an open window with
the child in her arms. The child had
fallen three stories.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Political Views on GeorCia Editors,

ATLANTA Ga, June 1s.-The Evening
Journal has made poll of the members of
the Georgia Press association, now in ses-
sion here, as to their choice for Democrat
&c nominee fer president, and their opinion
rs to what should be the leading issue in
the next campaign. The results are as
follows: OF eighteen editors interviewed
eleven were for Cleveland, two for Hill,
and five -committal. Nine favored
tariff reform as the issue; two preferred
free silver, and seven regarded them of
equal importance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

A curiously addressed letter passed lately
through the postoffice of Madrid, which
was deciphered and correctly delivered
notwithstanding all difficulties. The ad-
dress was perfect rebus. At the left
hand side was the figure of a lady 1t was
clear. therefore, to which sex The recipient
should belong. Over the lady's head the
sun was rising. Hence her name was in
ferred to be Aurora. For her surname
stood hill, with a castle at its foot, which
gives us Monies y Castillo" Next comes
the town, for which the plan of city was
drawn, on which the name ALEXANDRA was
legible. This indicated Granada, but in
order to leave no doubt possible a pome-
granate was drawn beside the plan
To complete the address a number was
indicated in one of the streets of the CITY
plan. The postal authorities took three
days to study this curiosity, and then tri-
umphantly delivered the letter to ''Seno
rita Aurora Monies Castillo, Azacayas
No. 20, Granada" and SO far from censur
ing the sender they had the envelope pho
tographed and copy printed in the Mad
rid papers as proof of the intelligence OF
the departmept.-Manche Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
THE sWITcHMEN AND TRAlNMEN.
The Former Must Stay in the United Or
der-Cbarges Preferred.

The Former Must Stay in the United Or
der-Charges Preferred.
CHICAGO, June 1s.-The supreme council
of the United Order of Railway Employees
ut its meeting yesterday refused by an al
most unanimous vote to accept the resig-
nation of the Swttchmen's Benevolent as
ISOLATION. Representatives of the Switch
mems association then preferred charges
of conspiracy against the Brotherhood of
Trainmenin consequence of the action of
that body in connection with the recent
Northwestern strike. A committee was
appointed to take the testimony of the
compliments and their witnesses
Applied for Admission.
Applications for membership by the Or.
der Of Railway Conductors and the Broth
erhood of Stationmen were reserved for
discussion. The meeting adjourned to re-
convene IN Terre Haut8, Ind, within O
few days, when the annual election of Of
ficers will take place and the report of the
committee on the complaints against the
trainmen will be received.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
A Wise Old LADY.

Benevolent Old LADY, wish to leave all
my property TO charity.
Lawyer-Your relatives might break the
will. Why not give the property to chair
ty at once9
Old Lady-They'd put me in lunatic
asylum.-New York Weekly.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
GEN. SCHOFiElO MARRIED,
The Old Warrior Captures a Matrim OF iaI
Prize in Iowa.

Prize in Iowa.
kEoKUK, Ia. June 1S.-The social event
of the year took place here to-day at neon
when Gen. John NJ. Schofield, commander
in-chief of the United States army, led to
the altar at st. Johns Episcopal church
| Miss Georgia Kilbourne, of this city. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. r. C.
McIlwain, rector of St. Johns church. A.
W. Kilbourne, of Cleveland: David Buell.,
of Chicago, brother and cousin of the
bride; Calvin and William Fyffe, of Chi
cago; Howard Elliott, of st. Louis, and j.
II. Sturges, Of this city, were the usheIs.
Gen. Schofeld and the accompanying
members of his staff were in uniform, and
this was the extent of the military features
of the ceremony.
Wedding and Public Receptions.
Immediately after the wedding, from
1880 to 2:30 O'Clock, the invited guests
were received at the residence of tie
bridges mother, Mrs. George F. Kill
bourne, 3o5 High street From 8 TO 4
o'clock Gen. Schofield holds public recep-
ton at the Hotel Keokuk, in accordance
with plan undertaken by Terrence post,
No. =, G. \. r.. and citizens. At O'Clock
Gen. Schotield and his bride leave on their
wedding tour, going direct to San Fran
cisco. They will be accompanied by Lfeuts
Andrews and Bliss, of the generals staff
After the Wedding Tour.
While west the general viii pay his off
cial visit of inspection to several military
stations. After the wedding tour, Mrs
Schoheld will probably return to Keokuk
for short visit at the home of her mother
before going to the home in Washing
ton City over which she will preside
Gen. Schotield and party arrived IN Keo-
kuk this morning in special car from
Chicago. Among those present at the
wedding were "A large number of guests
from New York, Chicago and other places.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

Remarkable Effect of a Drink.

At the station he was-seized with a sud
den thirst, to satisfy which he went down
the steps and got a glass of beer in a
Chatham square saloon. At that time, he
says he was in full possession of his fac
ulJies. The young man remembers get
ting the beer, but everything else is a blank
until he became conscious in Pell street
hallway. He regained his senses only to
find four young men rifling his pockets,
and his bag. containing S143 in cash and a
check for sos, IN the possession of one Of
his asSailants
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
A Young Girl Arrested.

A young girl was also present. Young
Molloy was sure that this was on Monday
night. He is unable to account for him
self for the rest of the night and for all
day Tuesday and all Tuesday night The
case was given to Detectives Price and
Schirmer TO work up. They arrested a
girl named Maggie Williams, who lives on
Pell street with a Chinaman. They took
her to the station, where Molloy recog-
nized her as the girl who was present
when he was robbed. The girl was def
ant at first, but finally broke down and
confessed that she knew all about the af-
fair
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
The Robbers in CUSTODY.

She said that Patrick Morrell, of S Hague
street; Patrick O'Toole, of 8 Doyer street,
and two other young men had committed
the robbery. Dinecn and Leonard, who
had been arrested the night before as sus-
Iicious persons, were brought before the
girl and recognized by her as the associates
OF Morrell and O'Toole The two latter
were captured without difficulty. Physi-
clans yesterday examined the young man,
but they were unable to trap him if he is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
A Possible Explanation.

One of them said: Il asked him if any
supernatural power had influenced him to
keep quiet, and he wrote, Ne He said
hs head was weak and dizzy, and that
was all. The only thing to do IN the case
is to put the young man under observa-
ton. If he is--aeting he will soon give
himself away. The rumors that the heat
or the beating he received have had some
thing to do with his conditian are not
true All the beating in the world could
not deprive him Of those faculties, and the
heat certainly could not. Insanity is the
only explanation" Mr.. MoIloy is dis
tracted over his sons misfortune He be-
lieves that the boy has really lost his
power of speech and hearing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Publishers' Payments to Lord Byron

Mr.. John Murray, Jr., speaking at q
meeting of the Booksellers Provident tn
stitution, alluded to the high prices made
by the founder Of his house to Byron. In
1916 Byron was paid for ''The Siege cd
Corinth" e525, and he received an equal
amount of money for "The Prisoner of
Chillon;" but these sums, though surpris-
ingly liberal, all things considered, were
but trifie compared with the rate at
which he was paid a couple of years later
for "Childe Harold" For the third canto
Of that work he was handed by his pub
Usher 81 SIS, and for the fourth canto he
received GO, 100. Afterward he found him.
self in receipt of e3,05O for five cantos OF
"Don Juan "-,London Tt-Bits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Presence Of Mind.

Miss Plumpleigh tchakiag)-0h, Mr..
DndoLi ideally think Dve sw allowed
dret dful fyi Whist SHAH I DOR
Duoekin-Deah girl, bcSter swallahsome
fly paDah.-Pittsbufg Bulletin. ,-.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Turns Up Deaf and Dumb.

Early yesterday morning good-loOklng
and well-dressed young man, with his
eyes blackened and his face badly bruised,
staggered up to Policeman Devlin on Pell
street and motioned TO the officer that he
was deaf and dumb, and wanted to make
communication. Devlin gave the
stranger piece of paper and pencil, and
the young man wrote: Il have been
robbed and beaten, and my money is all
gone. What shall l do" He acted so
queerly that Devlin decided that he was
insane, and took him to the station house.
Strange story Narrated.
He wrote that at 8 O'Clock on Monday he
started up town on the west side of the
city to collect some rents. He took in
good deal of money, and about $50 O'Clock
in the afternoon started down from Har-
lem to pay the interest on mortgage held
by man named Leaycraft, at Forty
fourth street and Fourth avenue He
transacted his bushes with Mr.. Leaycraft,
and about $3.50 o'clock boarded South
Ferry train at Forty second street to re-
turn TO his fathers office At Chatham
square, Molloy says, he got off the train to
take a city hall train.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
is HE SHAMMING?
Most Startling Effect of One
Glass of Beer.
THE DRINKER MADE A DEAF MUTE.

Some Incredulity Regarding the Story
Told by Young Man Who Turned Up,
After Few Days Absence, Short
About s25o-A Tale of Robbery APP
parentiy Confirmed, but Nothing to Ex-
plain the Sudden Affiiction-A Case
That Puzzles the Doctors.
NEW YORK, June 1S.-David Molloy, the
10 year-old son of William Molloy, David
Dudley Fields private secretary and con-
tidential clerk, lives with his parents at
Fort Hamilton. He comes to town every
day and has desk with his father at l
Broadway. Lately the entire business of
collecting rents has been left in young
Molloy's hands. On Monday morning at
O'Clock he left his fathers office to col
lect some money uptown. He was to get
back at O'Clock but when that hour ar
rived he had not appeared. All that night
he was away, and on Tuesday morning he
failed to return
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19

"The fear that the deplorable experience
will be repeated in Chicago prompts the
issue of this warning, and working man
without work and without money will
starve to death in Chicago as quickly 20
elsewhere. Our private and public chart
ties are now unable TO relieve the desti-
tute who are resident here. Hence others
coming here without means of self-sup
port may expect no help"
The above document will be presented
to the mayor of the city and the WORLDS
fair directory for Endorsement. When that
is obtained the circular viii be sent out.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-23

Colonel A. Il. Mcclure is in the city ana
Talked 30 n "Times" Reporter.

Colonel A. X. Mcclure. editor of tho Phlla-
dclphia Times. accompanied by Mrs Nc
Cure. Miss Tyson, Miss Cheston and Miss
Scott Of PHILADELPHIA and Miss Lee Of lex
inrton. Va. arrived in the city last even
! ing in their private car and drove at once
10 the Exchange Hotel whore they will spend
/ to-day
on the arrival OF the train the party was
/ met by Colonel w. Miles Cary, Colonel Jo.
Lane Stern and Colonel c. O'B Cowarlin.
who escorted them to their hotel In the
evening theabOve-mentiOned gentlemen. with
Mr.. w. Scott Caring ton. escorted the party
10 the Moz1rt musicale. and entertained them
at lunch after the performance.
ln conversation with + MIS- reporter Col
onel Mcclure said Our party has iust re-
turned from most enjoyable trip through
the mountains We visited in turn I.uray. ex-
ingtun Natural Bridge Bristol. Asheville and
Raleigh. was wonderfully impressed with the
immense advantages of the mountain regions
of irglna p through viii passed. There
found untold mineral wealth. splendid timber
and tine az icultural vale s. IL was my first
ZIP TO that section. and 1t was truly en- Oy
able. At ! aeigh we found the state Fair in
progress and spent pleasant day with the
North CarolinisLs
What do you think of the political outlook
ia Ohio the reporter asked Il am afraid that
the Democrats OF Cincinnati are going - de-
feat Campbell. He Will gam enough Hepubl-
can votes on the taTid issue to elect him If
the Democrats all stand with him. but this is
not likely TO be so Ohio. however. can be
put down as a doubtful state in 1892 when
there Will be no division of the Democratic
party"
What are the prospects for the election
Of audltOr-general and treasurer IN your
State Pennsylvania vii 90 democratic IN
this election. This is brought about 10y the
developments in the Bardsley robbery bust
ne-s. and the people want radical change
from the men who light have prevented the
tz.Ol0.OO0 steal. shall consider lennsyl-
uania doubtful in 81 as the direct results Of
the tarih and Republican proflgacy."
What about New York? he was asked.
New York Is going for fassett. | believe.
There seems 10 be setting IN a strong under
tow which is directed against Iammany. and
will probably be instrumental in defeating
the democratic nominee. Flower Is an eX-
celent man and should by all means receive
tie entire vote OF the Democracy"
What candidate seems 70 be most proml-
nent for 1872 No one can tel NV. | can
not think who the man will be- The results
of the election now pending will shape the
current. and 1t j. difficult 10 dete mine what
these results will be. Cleveland is now un-
qUestonab the man. and il is not
improbable that the situation will SO remain.
There are however. | think. certain rcum-
stance growing out of the present election
which would point TO some one IN the West.
Massachusetts and Iowa are both now in he
doubtful list aud the results of Leir cleo
tions may prove q factor of considerable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-23
Personal AYD GENERAL.
Bits OF News Gathered Here and There by
the "Tmes" Reporters.

Hon. Charles T. OFerrall. was registered
at the Exchange yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs w. G.. Hartranft, Of Penn
sylyania, are at tile fxchange.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Gilbert. of Brooklyn,
are guests at the Exchange Hotel.
Mss Mary Morris Jones has returned to
the city from a pleasant visit TO LOudoun.
The Stuart Horse Guards held an interest
ing skrnsh drill at their armory on Eley-
enth street last evening.
The thirty Fl til anniversary of the Congre-
CATION henneseth Israel will be celebrated
neat Sunday at 500 O'Clock Z. VI.
Messrs. Thomas G.. Sayre an I Mr.. Cloud
Rogers. of Newburg, n. y, are the guests Of
Mrs John I. Rogers, Of No. I'LL Grove
avenue.
The British Steamship Bretwalda. Thomas
Hunter master. /. o. tons cleared yesterday
for Liverpool with &. 500 bales of cotton valued
at S425000
The Committee on Health met at Presi-
dent Oppenhimer's Office last evening and
transacted much routine business. Nothing
of importance was acted upon.
The State Council. Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics. just ad ouTned at Roam
oke elected ustice G. W Tyler Nat of
ri hmond. national representative for "a term
OF five years.
Mrs S. X. Rowland has issued invitations
to the marriage Of her daughter. Mss Saleni
l.. Rowland to MIR r. II Kritzer The cere-
mony is 10 take place on October 2 Oh at l. 30
Z. NJ at Groye-ayenue Baptist church.
A series of revival meetings will begin at
Old Trinity church on rankin street
Sunday at r. NJ and will be COO
tinued every night at % except Thursday
nights. They will be under the charge Of
Phoebe /. Hall. assisted by workers from
the different churches.
Mr. A. /. B. Ribble left Wednesday night
for St Louis 70 represent the Monumental
Chapter at the national convention Of 1t. An
drews Brotherhood. which convenes to-day.
Major Robert Stiles is spoken of as the prob
able successor 20 Mr. Edmund kuihn. Of Nor
folk on the board Of directors
Police Officer w. +. Foster was called home
yesterday 10 his little son Frank Stover, who
had fallen from the bed while playing and
had broken his collar bone. DR.. G.. W. i.
Brock was telephoned for and he, with bis
SON Dr Brock aud Dr. Robertson. set the
bone and lett the little sufferer as comfortable
az possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-23
KALEYD4R KIRMESS KoMING.
An Entertainment TO be Given by the Bap-
tist Ladies'.

tist Ladies'.
The ladies' interested in the entertainment
to raise money to enlarge the endowment
fund of the Baptist Home for Aged Women
have decided upon calling it the Kalendar
kermess. The booths will be decorated to
represent the seasons and calendar months OF
the wear
The Kermess will be held on the 9th Of
November in the large tabernacle on Grace
street, now occupied by Grace street church,
continuing a week or ten days.
The following are the officers elected;
President. Mrs. r. W. Powers. Nice-I resi-
dent. Mrs j. TAYLOR kllysOn. Secrei iary. Mrs.
Is. Is. an Buren. Treasurer Mrs. Il. Adams.
Committee on Publication Mrs. II. TheO-
dore Elyson, Mrs. William +. Hatcher, Mrs.
j. Taylor Tyson.
Committee on Paper: Mrs Helen Gray.
Chairman from First church Mrs. L. /.
Jehress: Alternate. Mrs. J.. b. Janney.
FOurth-Street church Mrs. James Malthall.
Second church Mrs Thomas ID. Neal; Al
ternate Mrs James ID. CTump.
Grove avenue church Mrs. DR.. Charles
Chalkey Alternate Mrs. b. A. Jacob.
Grace street church Mrs Luther jenkins;
Alternate, Miss Annie Mcdowell
Clay street church Mrs Harvey Barnes
Fulton church Mrs. DR.. George Whitfield.
Pine street church: Mrs j. b. HutsOn:
Alternate. Mrs. j. +. Ragland.
West-Niew church Mrs. j. ". Phillips.
Restaurant Chairman, Mrg. r. j. Todd.
Tol acco table-Mrs. q. 4. Wingo and Mrs
Lewis Frazier.
Candy taJle-Mrs. r. L. Powers and Mrs
I. n Jones
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-23

Richmond Musicians and yocalists Ap-
peared-Enjoysble Programme.

The Mozart musicale last evening was quite
an enjoyable affair. The numbers were
listened to by a large audience and warmly
applauded and il was an encouraging fact to
agaln see Richmond musical people upon the
Mozart sta.e. The trst number Stradela
by lotow was rendered by a septette. COM
posed of Professor John essnich. rst VIOLIN
A. Wagener. ass G. A. lhilow. violin. C..
W. Thilow. cello: L Trellet ute Rein
hardt acc mpanist The rendition lacked
brill amy Dut the piano e ects were well
b ought out by the players. and as a whole 1t
was a credltable performance.
Alr. A. EQul rece ed a warm welcome from
his old friends. and in his usual excellent
manner played selections from Thomas. The
vocalis OF the evening were Mrs. Jacob
Reinhardt Mrs. John II. Knowles. Jr., Mr..
Moses Nav and Mr. j. Emer Shaw,
Mrs. einhardt e ectvely sang THE
Name" with cello obligato. and received
loud applause for her artistic work.
The piece was written by Professor
keinhardt and is very credtable
composition, Mrs. Knowles sang we'll. aud
rendered in a sweet manner My Heart Shall
Still Hope On" by Balfe. Mr.. May rendered
Trusting" by Mil ard, with artistic finish.
and Mr. Shaw. tn ugh still ulering with
tonsilitis. did 5. leniidly with Time aud
Tide by Rodney.
There were two uuartettes rendered. the
first being the "Madrigal' from the Mi
kadon and the last being Good Might" by
llnsuti. The latter was well rendered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-23
Murder. Then Suicide.

TELLURIDE. COL. Oct PA murder and
suicide occurred here last night. The princi-
pals were Mrs. A. Il. Watson and ]. A. Aer-
Ger. express messenger on the Denver and
Rio raude ) uthern railroad. Mercer. al
though married. has been living with Mrs.
Watson. Last night they quarreled and th ee
shots we're beard by the neighbors On
entering the house MR.. Watson was found
dead on the loor with bullet hole
through her breast Mercer had q bullet
through his abdomen anl another through
hi. head. He made statement that Ms.
Watson shot him through the ab iomen and
then shot herself. and then ne took the re-
volver and shot himself through the head.
Mercer will die