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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
SHOT TO KILL.
Mrs. Newton Nesbit Attempts a
Double Crime.
A Sensa ION at LeCIsire This Morn
- ing-A Woman shoots Herself
and Her Husband.

Another shooting affair. one much
more serious than that of week ago. oc>
Cured at LIE Claire this morning About
year ago. Miss Mary Kelly, formerly of
LIE Claire, and later of Davenport, was
married to Newton Nesbit of LIE Claire,
since which time they have. to all appear
ances, lived happily together. Some do
mestic trouble. however, arose which
ended in Mrs. Nesbit shooting her hus,
band and then shooting herself at about
s O'Clock this morning
Nesbit is rivermau and last year was
employed as fireman on the rAfter, Still.
water. During the past winter, however,
he had been attending bar in LeClaire.
His wife objected to this avocation, and
that is wha, led to the trouble. He per-
sisted in the last named pursuit, though
his wife epeatedly entreated him 10 give
1t up, and at last it came that every men
ton Of the matter involved quarrel.
One OF these not infreqI ent unpleasant
table this morning In the course of the
animated conversation. Nesbit YVES
particularly offensive and his wife sud
denly predicting revolver fired. The
ball struck Nesbit in the back of the neck
and he fell unconscious The woman
then turned the revolver on herself and
fired twice. The first ball entered two
inches below the ear and, the second made
merely scalp wound. Neighbors at
tracted by the shooting rushed into the
house and found Nesbit and his wife ly>
ing on the floor. but the won IN was still
conscious. Nes5it, too, was soon re-
vived, but he is in a precarious condition,
and while the W. man may be saved, it is
not improbable that both will die Physi-
clans have probed the wounds of both for
the bullets. but so far have failed of sue
cess in DO th cases.
Nesbit is "a years of age and was born
in LIE Claire. His wife is about the same
age and had lived there in all about 70
years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
SPORTING NOTES.
Harry sage signs with the Daven-
port Club-The WIRE sitting Match.

marry Saxe signs with the Daveu-
port Club-The wres sitting Match.
Harry Sage, Rock Islands crack tase
ball catcher, has signed with Davenport.
de had received good offer this week
from Rochester, N. Y. and just before
signing yesterday he received an offer by
telegraph from Manager Morton, of the
Toledo club, under whom he has played
the past four seasons. But be pre-.
ierred to remain nearer home. The local
public, which includes scores of Sage's
admirers, will rejoice to know that his
decision has so been made. and the peo-
pie OF Rock Island will have deeper
interest and pride in the Davenport club
than ever before
The wrestling match between Com,
stock and Burns at Harper's theatre
tomorrow night, has every indication of
attracting a big crowd and of being an
entertaining and attractive affair in all
particulars. Con Doyle will give an
exhibition of sparring and Pete Jackson,
the colored pugilist. will probably be
present. Ee passes through Rock Isl
and tonight, aud the Rock Island sports
are bent upon having him stop if he can
be persuaded.
The Davenport base ball club opens
its season tomorrow afternoon in game
between the new professional team and
the R. K, nine of that city.
Jack Carkeek, the noted wrestler, is
expected to arrive IN the city this evening
and Will be present at the wrestling match
tomorrow evening.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
THE MILAN RAILWAY.
The New Ownership In Charge of
the Property.

The New Ownership In Charge of
the Property.
In the circuit court yesterday afternoon
Judge Glenn confirmed the receivers sale
of the Rock Island & Milan street railway
to D. 81. Louderback, for $4,000, and
the new owner assumed control this
afternoon. John G. Huntoon, for two
years cashier of the Davenport & Rock
Island railway company, has been ap-
pointed superintendent and he entered
upon the discharge Of his duties
this morning. The road will be
operated independent Of the other sys-
tenn.
Mr.. Huntoon in reply TO a question
from an ARGUS representative this morn
ing stated that the best possible service
would be gwen the public at once, and as
soon as circumstances would warrant, the
line would be equipped with electricity
and put in first class shape.
R. E. Ives, conductor on the bridge
line, succeeds Mr.. Huntoon as cashier
for the Davenport & Rock Island railwa y
company. Mr.. Huntoon is son of John
G. Huntoon, is young man of force aud
ability, and the company has chosen well
in his appointment to this responsible
position.
Receiver Hass formally turned the road
over to Mr.. Louderbsck this afternoon.
All passes issued by Mr.. Hass are revoked
from this day. but all half fare permits
and tickets for the same, will be honored
by Mr. Louderback until further notice
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
HE KNEW HOW.
But When He Tried 1t On II Didn't
Work.


Work.
1t was not kind thing to do, but he
was young newspaper reporter, and
was, whether justly or unjustly, regard
ed as fresh" His city editor sent him
up to meeting, and he started out a
little too eagerly, for he got the address
wrong. He was not so familiar with
New York as reporters generally are,
and by the time he got the address
Strengthened out and found the correct
one the meeting was over and he looked
only upon closed doors.
On the elevated train he met three
other reporters going down to their
offices, and he told them his dilemma.
''Oh, it's lucky you got on this train. -
said one brother news gatherer. THE
very man you want TO see is on this
train. There he sits down there in the
cross seattle old man with the UNI
brella and the gray beard"
and he's peculiar old chap said d
second man. You have to know how
to treat him. He's the president of the
society, you know"
You want to be diplomatic" put in
the third conspirator. You've got to
let him see that you know him. You
want to come up behind him, clap him
on the back-a good. rousing whack.
you know-and say, Hello. Jenkins. old
boy, how did the little shiudy come off
tonight" Then he'll think he knows
You and viii tell you the whole story. :"
BE sure You crack him on the back"
was repeated
''Oh, trust me, said the young report
er, with confident smile. Down the
aisle he went, and reaching the ''presi-
dent" he gave him a terrific thump on
the back. For one second there was an
awful calm. Then jenkins, old boy
raised his umbrella and started for the
offender. 1t was chase for the door,
the young man yelling out his apologies,
the old man frantically brandishing his
umbrella and making violent whacks at
the head of his assailant The younger
man reached the door in advance, how
ever, and darling through it slammed it
in the old mans face. As the wrathful
old gentleman was returning to his seat,
red and painting, three young men with
out consciences We're letting out bowls
Of laughter. York Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

The Working Girls club Of New York
has a membership of 2,172, divided into
eighteen local societies, only three of which
are self sustaining. The working girls of
Boston organized in 1888, and number I, 100
members, who are divided into twelve so
cieties
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

Cornelius Bresnahan died at the home
of his mother on Elm street at 1886
o'clock this morning of the grippe, aged
So years. He was unmarried and haG
always lived with his mother. The fun
eral will occur at 2 o'clock on Sunday
from St. Joseph's church.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

Both The method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidner-,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN eaecsually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitlal
constipation. Syrup of Figs is The
MY remedy of its kind ever pro-
1ac,l, pleasing u the taste and ac-
ceI,aa'e 10 the stomach, prompt in
it. action aad truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
he13,ay AID agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW Yosk. nv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
Statuary Given Away.
Probably that happens at

Probably that happens at
almost every wedding; and if it
doesn't, it's a good plan TO
buy one or two pieces for
the mantel piece, the center
table, or the corner bracket YOU
don't know just how to fill up.
l have several pieces of
Florentiae statuary, not a; all
bad, which l am offering at
very much reduced prices; and
some larger prices, also.
@. NJ LoosLEy.
1909 Second Avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17
No Faith in Human Nature.

Mr.. Billus-Maria, what did the man
charge you for building that addition to
the pantry?
Mrs. Billus - Twenty-seven dollars.
Just about half what expected.
Did you tell him you thought it was
cheap
Certainly
Much provoked) Gust like wom-
an! Now I'll have TO hunt up some other
man to put that new roof on the coal
houser'-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-17

What is more attractive than a pretty
face with fresh. bright complexion? For
it, use Pozzoni's Powder.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24
QUEEN MARY'S EXECUTION.
Suppressed Details of the Tragic Affair
Given by Hon. Louis WiugfieId.

Suppressed Details of the Tragic Affair
Given by Hon. Louis WiugfieId.
The Hon. Louis Wingfeld, who died re-
Gently, was literary genius as we'll as a
''globe-trotter." His adaptation of Schil-
ler's great tragedy, Mary Stuart" is the
best English version Of the great German
poets masterpiece. especially in historical
accuracy. In this work he was aided by the
private papers and memoranda of one of his
ancestors, who was the only royal commits
sioner present at the execution of the nm
fortunate Queen.
In looking over these papers the Hon.
MT. Wlneneld MADE several important dis
coverlcs III regard to the execution which
have hitherto remained unpublished. Hume
says that Mary was assisted in preparing
herself for the block by her women. This
is not the case, as none of her women were
allowed to approach nearer than the line of
soldiers which surrounded the scaffold. The
executl0ner himself attempted to cut away
the heck OF her gown, but was very nervous.
and, finding the knife he was using too
slow, seized the cloth and tore it away with
his hands,
While she was reciiing her last PRAYER.
the ode Profundus," not only wero the
drums kept beating, but the majority of
the witnesses of the execution did ali thew
could to drown her voice by shouting the
most insulting epithetS. As she mounted
the scaffold stairs the prayer-book which
she carried In her hands was snatched
from her hands.
Hume also says that the executIoner
struck off her head with two blows of the
az. The execnti0ner made very bungling
lob of it, 1t took altogether four blows be-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24

fore the head was off. Tie first struck the
base of the skull, the second was between
the shoulders, the third only partially cut
off the head, requiring still another to com.
pletely sever it The most horrible detail
in connection with this legalized murder
was the fact that when the executioner held
the head aloft saying. This is the head Of
a traitor" the head parted from the wig
which the dead Queen had worn, and fell
upon the platform of the scaffold. 1t did
not stop there, As has been said, but bounded
off upon the floor below and rolled in among
the crowd gathered to witness the eXecu-
ton, when it was picked up and tossed back
upon the scafold by one of the soldiers.
These are not pleasant facts, and made
the execution far more brutal an outrage
than commonly uppOsed.-Pittsburg Dis
match
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24
TO AN EsCHsCRoLIzIA..

Oh POPPY Lovely flower of the GLADE,
Giving captured sunshine where erstwhle was
shade
IT'S said that thy brlliance, which often we've
seen,
Its radiance threw over far Palestine.
Even Solomon's glory did not excel
The beauties which in thy petals dwell,
Said the one whose word was ever true
Be It spoken of old or spoken anew
And thy cleaning brightness, enhanced by his
gaze,
Made meadow and upland with glory ablaze.
But one thing thou lackest, blossom so bright
IT'S the subtle perfume that senses delight
Which fingers in or in mignonette,
And, sweetest of al, i'll coy violet.
Radst thou this, then naught could thy charms
abate;
OH Golden flower OF our Golden State. l.. s.
IsThis flower is satd-I know OF how truly-to
be the lilly OF the field" spoken of by our Savior,
and native OF Palestine,-L. :.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24
IL FRANCISCO THURSDAY DECEMBER a. se1-E1GHr PAGES

TACoMA-Arrlved Dec 23-schr Robert searIes,
hence Dec is.
Sailed Dec 2s-schr Jessie Minor, for San Fran
cisco.
Eastern Ports.
NEW YoRK-CIeared Dec 22-Ship Edward
o'brien. for San Francisco.
Foreign Ports.
PANAMA-sailed Dec 20-stmr San Bias for San
.ACAPULCo-sailed Dec 2O-stmr City of New
for XII i9r san Francisco.
ADELALDE-Arrived Dec 22-Nor ship Hage-
sund, for Port Blakely.
QUEENsrowN-Arrived Dec 22-Br ship Ande-
PRAwLE POINT-Passed Dec 21-Br ship Glen
archy hence Aug 8. for Havre with loss OF fore
Acknowledgement Dec z2-Bark Margaret.
hence Oct %.
Importations.
TACoMA-Per Haytan Republic-15,20o SKIS
Seatte-7s bbls fish, 1913 SKIS bones 10 bxs metal.
IL bbls whisky, gin, cs clothing. cs shoes.
safes, bx mdse, cs cigars cs books ITO coils
rICToRIA-Per City OF Puebla-773 green hides,
px apples, 200 cs whisky, pkgs express, sS coin
Fort Townsend-l cs books. cs mdse, 800 SKIS
oats, pkgs express. SIX coin.
seatte-l1 bxs plates. 2l9 salt hides. IA bdls calf
bars iron * dry goods cs mdse es glass 20
Dds lot scrap Iron. 255 SKIS bones. es hardware.
dry hides, SKIS tails bales deer skins bbls oil.
rs Dds talow u tons coal, cs books, SKIS mus
farhaven-l cs mdse.
Tacoma bales hose, 2 cs books, cs maps. cs
OIL bbis whisky $50 bars bullion, pkgs personal
euects
Tacoma. west Of Fargo-9 bxs type. cs dry goods.
l4O3 SKIS -four, $3.50 SKIS barley, 10 SKIS wheat cs
cigars.
ConsigDees.
- Per Haytian Kepublic-Balfour. Guthrie Co;
kowalsky a. Co; Pac Bone, Coal q Fertilizer Co;
Amer Press Assn; A Hotaiing & Co; Brown Bros
a. Co; Calm. NicRelsburg Coz Chicago Brewery,
Daliemand * Co: Hall Safe Lock Co; II M Hey
nemann; Mey erfed " Mitchell; Payot, Upham
Co: Chemical Works; Union OIL Co; j Dewing
Co: Wheaton & Luhrs; Wright, Bovine 4 Co;
Dyer.
Per City OF Puebla-Amer Press Assn; NJ Pat
terson: Allen Lewis; II Dutard; NJ Waterman &
Co; Siedeman. Lachman y Co; Bissinger Co:
Williams, Dimond & Coz Wells. Fargo & Co; Cum
nlngham, Curtiss WEIGH; Goodall, Perkins & Co;
john Weiand; Waterman Kalty; Brown Bros q
Co; Cal Saw Works; Calm, NickeiSDurg n Co; ID II
Vail; L soionan; J Howy: MERGED Wooden
Mills: Murphy, Grant 4 Co; Pac Rolling Mills; Pac
Bone Coal q Fer CO.. Siegfried & Brandenstein;
Ihos Manning; oregon Imp Co; Godfrey: II
Morgan: The History Co; Vulcan Iron Works: Son
Bros Il Co; Deakin BROS; Girvin & Co; j Har
per; Meyerfeld & Mitchell; Miller Il Waugh;
Payot Upham Co; Selby Smelling and Lead
Works; W A Clark.
SHfDDinJ Inie[ffJencs Efgbkh Pane
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The stock market abated
none of its strength activity to-day. The general
list, after strong opening retired slightly in the
forenoon but rallied later III the day uotwithstand-
lug realizing sales steadily advancing The improve
meat for the day is small, except III few cases.
The close was active and strong at the
highest figures. Governments hrm Petroleum
$3.50.
NEW YORK. Dec 23.-United States Bonds-4's
ing: do. rs, lOO1a; Northern Paclnc. 1854 Ca
madam racine sO Central PACING, o3t4 Union
Pacihc, 49, Atchison and santa he, i45s; Wells
Fargo. 140: Western Union, S25s; Silver. e45gc;
Sterling, ii S21.@D4 50.
Wheat-DecemDer, 81 U5I2. FIour-Steady COT
Pacihc Coast. l5G2lc Hides, lac. COpper-LaSe
sic Us. Iin-Spot, $40 80. Leau-Domestic 81 %.
lron' SIS. Petroleum. 595sc
PRUSEs
Yesterday a few small parcels of undipped Cali
1ornia prunes, about 7Os to sos IN bags, =
fered At rae spot and some said 10 have been
secured at &c in Philadelphia very recently The
bulk o: supply IS well under control, however, and
hold firmly for better prices.
Hops are quite active at prices showing n strong
tone. About one CARLOAD of choice State went al
Il Zee, fair-SiZed parcel of Pscihcs 2lc, some
yearlingS at sc, aud about 1000 bales OF old at
6611c, An offer OF &c was made line OF
strictly choice 1891 Oregons; 23c was paid for a lot
OF States TO be delivered III April The foreign
kets are strong.
LIMA BEANS.
California Lima Beans. spot are quoted at 81 per
bushel, with moderate sales. The heavy stock on
the Coast buyers TO operate very cautiously
SUGAR AND CoFFEE.
Sugar-Raw quiet, at about previous prices; cut
loaf and crushed. unchange I; powdered and mold
ers A, 4l41i5a G.; cubes, s3sc; confectionery
A, 4c.
Cofee-Dull, with slight depression: sales, 5000
bags Rio cables quiet on declines; October,
Sll 80; November. none Offering; December,
ST. So
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24
SHIPPING INTELLIG ENCE.
Arrive l.

L.
WEDNESDAY, December o.
Stmr City of Puebla Debney. ~ hours from VIC
tora; pass and mdse. to Gooda Perkins & Co.
Stmr Haytian Republic. Brown, ST hours from
Port Townsend; pass and nidse. to Getz Bros a Co
Stmr Lakme. Thomas. 41a days from Roche Har.
Dor; 4O40 bbls lime, to C Dngley a. Co.
Bark Il Ham. Cove. days from Port Blakeey;
lumber and aths. to Renton, Holmes y Co.
Bark Canada Lancaster, 10 days from Tacoma;
lumber and laths, to Hanson Il Co.
Cleared.
"WEDNESDAY. December %.
Stmr Wilmington, lessen, Portland; Ross ~ Hew-
lett
stmr San Jose, Austin. Panama etc; Goodall,
stmr umatlla. Holmes. vlctora Goodall, Per
kins d Co.
Nor bark Midnatssol. Nielsen, Queenstown; G w
Br ship ellsworth. Male, Queenstown Girvin,
Sailed.
WEDNESDAY, December %,
Stmr Alcazar Gunderson
Stmr Emily. Roberts. Coos Bav etc.
Stmr Greenwood. Fagarlund, westport.
Stmr San Jose. Austin. Panama. etc.
Stmr Los Angeles, Hannah. Eureka
Stmr Nettie Low, Low. Point Reyes.
Stmr Geo Elder, Lewis, Portland.
Br ship Ventura, Grahm, Hayre.
Bktn Marion, JOrgenson, La Paz
Returned.
Bktn NJ Grnith, Arey hence Dec % Tor Port
Hadlock, returned on account Of carrying away
fore-royal mast top-gallant mast and flying i6-
heavy gale from S to sw.
Schr Mary Eta, Hammond. hence to-day from
away forechatt.
Schr Maxim. hence Dec 49, for Caspar returned
on account OF strong NV wind.
Tele-raphic.
POINT LOBOS-December 1910 M-weather
hazy; wind NV; velocity 40 miles.
Spoken.
Dec 2, 90 n, 40 w, bark Geo Homer. from New
York for Puget Sound.
Domestic Ports.
POINT ARENA-Sailed Dec 25-Stmr Point
Arena for San Francisco
SAN DIEGo-Arrived Dec 23-schr Premier, I'm
Grays Harbor; Ger ship Margaretha, from Newcas-
tie. NSW.
SAN PEDRO-ArrIved Dec 23-Schrs ida Mckay,
Lillebonne Aobie and Eclipse, from Eureka; schr
w L Beebe, from Port Gamble
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24
COURT OF APPEALS.
The Session of That Tribunal VIII Ope
With the New Year.

The Session of That Tribunal VIII Open
With the New Year.
The following order was received yester.
day by Frank ID. Monckton. clerk of the
Circuit Court of Appeals, from Justice Ste
phen j. Field:
Enter the following order in the records Of the
Circuit Court OF Appeals and SIND certified cop
les 10 each Judge mentioned therein:
Ordered that The clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Appeals notify Hon. Matthew Z. Deadly, District
Judge of Oregon, Hon. L. NJ. Ross. District
Judge of Southern California and Hon. II. Z.
Hanford, District Judge OF Washington, that
their presence will be required to sit as Judges
In the Circuit Court of Appeals for the term OF
that court 10 he held In San Francisco, CON-
mencing January l. 1892.
This dispatch puts at an end the specula-
tons as to whether Circuit Judge would
be Immediately appointed, for it relieves
the situation to such an extent that the
courts can go on with their calendars for
some time. Among the many important
cases the new court will have to hear is one
of the most persistent the other courts have
had to hear. This is the case of John Heyer
OH habeas cornCs
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24

Steamers to sail to-day the UmatiIla for
Victoria and Puget Sound, the North Fork for Hum
boldt Bay and tue Corona Tor San Diego The
Monowai falls due from Australia and Honolulu
the Humboldt from Humboldt Bay the
Point Arena from Mendocino. the Crescent CIV
from Crescent City, the Coos Bay from San Pedro
the Bonita from the southern coast, ana the Gypsy
from the Salinas River.
The bark Carrolltau, 1890 tons, loads Coal Mt
Nanaimo for this port or San Pedro; bark eutinr
Catherine Sudden, 1858 tons. Lumber a. Grays Uar-
Dor for the west coast; Italian iron ship T. RagrIo
2095 tons, Wheat at Tacoma for United kingdom
Havre or Antwerp.
The Ventura takes for Hayre 5S785 centaIs
Wheat valued at 100000.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-24

The twenty-fourth annual report of the San Fran
cisco Produce Exchange has Just been issued by the
Secretary, L. c. Fredlander 1t Is more agricu-
tural aud industrial compendium than anything
else, and is OF great value to producers of cereals
wines, fruits etc 1t gives the production of leading
lines OF California produce in 1890 as follows:
Hops. $500 bales; Canned Salmon (Pacifc Coast
Canned Fruits. 100000 cases; shipment OF de
cdu6us Green Fruits overland. "A, $4,000 lbs :;
750,469 lbs; Wine, 17,5O0,UO0 gallons: BRANDY
l,2A5,69S gallons Wheat crop, IL, $50 $50 ceutals
tion 1t gives similar statistics for Oregon and ash
ington, the Southern Pacific grain tariff from all
points to tide water, tables OF prices exports tho
rainfall at southern tactic stations temperatures
etc. and Is In all respects invaluable book of ref
erence for the farmer, orchardist vIneyardlst aud
iournaiisI. -