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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
The Old Father Frustrated.
HORRORS OF THE GILLIAN WAR.
Two Days of Bloody Fighting at Iquique
-BOmbardmento of Tarapaca

NEW YORK. April "A special from
Santiago dated Feb. - says: During the
past ten days President Balmaceda's gov
eminent has suffered most terrible blows.
The insurrectionists are gaining ground
every day. By far the most memorable
days thus far were the oath, 18th and Goth.
On those days blood flowed in torrents at
Iquique and Tarapaca On the 24th inst.
the revolution suddenly began sec
ond bombardment of Iquique. The attack
was made in spite of the protests of all the
foreign consuls in the place against a
bombardment without notice sufficient
to enable the women and children TO be
gotten out Of danger. The town was re.
duced to ruins. In the afternoon a battle
took place between the land forces. which
was only stopped by darkness to be begun
again next day. On that day the fighting
was continuous and the slaughter tire.
mendous, the government troops being
cut to pieces.
Terrible Work at Tarapaca.
But by far the bloodiest and most mer-
CHESS battle that has yet been fought &C.
CURED on the Goth ult. at Tarapaca. Tie
revolutionisJs attacked the city and the
government forces by sea and land. The
firing began early in the morning and
contin ued for several hours destroying 9, 900
people. No more terrible scenes were en-
acted in the previous battles and bonn
bardments which have taken place in the
revolution, not excepting at PIsaqua.
When the firing began the inhabitants
made wild rush for the heights back of
the town, but they were stopped by the
relentless fire of the land forces. Balma-
ceda's troops fought like tigers, and were
met by the rebels with equal ferocity.
The scenes were frightful. Men fought
hand to hand conflicts by themselves.
They pursued the defenseless ones into the
houses, where they were brutally cut
down on both sides
Figh ting in the Churches.
Consecrated ground was not exempt
from the ra. ages of the rebels, for some
severe fighting occurred in the churches,
where hundreds of women and children
were praying for the safety of their hus.
bands and brothers. Soon after the bonn
bardment began several large buildings
were discovered to be on fire Hundreds
of people who had taken refuge in their
homes were driven from them by the
flames only 10 be shot down when they
sought new places of refuge. The cries of
aud heart-rending scenes between mothers
and their children seemed to have no eff.
feet on the soldiers except to stimulate
them to new outrages to more devilish
actions. The sight of young mothers try
ing to protect their little ones added to
their thirst for blood. 1t is estimated that
1000 were sian. The city is a total wreck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
Robert Emmett q"

The members of the Schnell club will
repeat Robert Emmett at Harper's theatre
Friday night for the benefit of the Indus
trial Home association. The popular sst>
isfaction which attended the first presen-
tation of this patriotic historical drama.
together with the object for which it is
again to be given. should attract large
house. A particular feature will be Tim
Collins specialties-sil new. Seats may
be reserved at the Harper house phar-
macy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
Burglars Murder a Bow.

CINCINNATI, April 2.-Burglsrs entered
Charles Robinson's cigar store at 265 Vine
street early yesterday. A 15-year-old boy
named Albert Midgely, who has been in
the habit of sleeping there, was awakened
by the noise and screamed for help One
of the robbers attacked the lad with a
large chisel, crushing his skull. Two po.
licemen heard Midgely's cries and ran 10
his assistance, but the assailants had dis.
appeared. The physicians say he will
probably die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO. April l.
Quotations on the board of trade to-day
were rs follows: Wheat-No April opened
81. closed Sl.03; May. opened. SlO<3l closed
Sl.W; July opened 81 U5as closed SfQ23z Corn
No. AIsil opened 675s. closed 67s6c; Nav.
opened &c, closed 67ssc; July, opened 65s4c,
closed 6olsc Oats-No. May. opened AIsc.
closed 531sc; June, opened 5SS4c, closed 53l% c:
July, opened, SIC, closed 5llsc. Pork-May
opened Sl28o, closed sl267ts; July. opened
$500, closed $l3Ul3. Lard-May, opened
S6.s71e. closed $500
Produce: Butter Fancy separator. erase
per 10; fresh diaries, 23d2Sc; packing stock, IL
@13c. Eggs-Strictly fresh. l6lsnl7c per doz
Dressed poultry Chickens. 1ll&6l2c per Id;
ducks, l21l3c; turkeys mixed lots llGl4c;
geese, 709c. Potatoes-white rose SLU7Dl 10
per bu; Hebron, Sl06l.l0; Peerless slo3n
Los. Sweet potatoes-Ilinois Jerseys SODA
$50. Cranberries- and cherry. SS.00dS5J
per Dbl; bell and bu ,les SSO009O1. Apples
Cooking. S30094.OO per Dbl; eating. s4.JO1t5O 90;
fancy varieties, S5.50G6.50
New York.
New YORK. April l.
Wheat-No red winter cash. 81. 1Slx: do
May. 81 l2s4; do June, 81 llA: do July Sl.Osss
Corn No. mixed cash. SOC; do May, &c: do
June 7214c. Oats-No. 2 mixed cash. 59}xc:
do May. 5S34c; do July, 5jSc. Rye-Nominal.
Barley-NominaL Pork-Stronger; mess. $13 15
@l4.OU for new. Lard-Quiet: May, s897
Live Stock: Cattle-Trading dull and prices
declined 1Oc p 100 Ms poorest to best native
steers, A-2506 liz D 100 Ds;bulls and dry cows.
S2.35d450 Sheep and Lambs-Tendency act
i've and prices q shade firmer for both sheep
and lambs; sheep s50od6.50 D lU0 bs; un-
shorn lambs, S6.0O67.55; clipped do, S5O0aO
Hogs-Nominally steady; live hogs, $A25e45s
q lUO Ms
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
The Weather We Nav Expect.

WASHINGTON CITY. April The following
are the weather indications for twenty-four
hours from p. m yesterday: For Indiana
and Illinois Rain; winds shifting to north
westerly and much colder by Friday morning
For Iowa-Light rain snow; northwesterly
winds and colder; fair on Friday. For Mich
gan and Wisconsin Rain or snow; winds
shifting to northwesterly; colder, except in
lower Michigan; colder Thursday night
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
A Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed and of
ease and comfort follows the use of Sy.
rup of Figs. as it acts in harmony with
nature to effectuslly cleanse the system
when costive or bilious. For sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-04-02
Young Martins Case Disposed of.

WASHINGTON CITY, April John
Harry Martin, the young man who broke
into the executive mansion some nights
ago, was called in the police court yester-
day but failed to answer. The original
charge against Martin was nolled pressed
and the district attorney filed charge
against Martin of assaulting the officer
who arrested him. The collateral secu-
rity of SIS was forfeited and the case
ended there
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
Senator John E. Kenna, of W. Va.
SPEECH IN TAMMANY HALL, N. Y. CITY.

SPEECH IN TAMMANY HALL, N. Y. CITY.
At the great meeting in Tammany Hall
last Thursday night to ratify the nomina-
ton Of Hon. Roswell P. Flower for Gov.
ernor of N. Y, Hon. John E. Kenna, of
W. Va, was the principal speaker. After
a splendid eulogy of Mr.. Flower, he pro-
ceeded TO discuss the policy of the Reprbli.
CA party. We quote an extract ia which
he speaks of Republican jobs rs follows:
"There is distinguished gentleman, a
former republican United States Senator
from Western State, not SO long retired,
who recently described himself as states
man out of a job. The republican party is
never out of a job. Its history is history
of jobs. (Applause.) 1t was in the job
that banished your commerce from the
high seas. 1t was in the job that annihi-
| lated the American carrying trade. 1t was
| in the job that has reduced your Indian
policy and the conduct of your Indian af-
fairs to question of blood and of extermi-
nation. 1t was in the job that has squar-
dered your public domain. It was in the
job that destroyed your navy and reserved
to distinguished citizen of your own COM
munity the successful Inauguration of a re-
building which, when completed, will be
the glory of our flag, as it ought always to
have been. (Applause.)
ut was in the job that invested your pol.
ling places with United States marshals
to pollute the ballot. It was in the job
| that surrounded your election places with
the army of the country. 1t was in the ID
| that placed usurper in the White House
at Washington, and paid in public place,
out of the pocketa of the people, every
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
They Call on the President.

The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette, under date of Wednes.
day, the 18th says =
"The executive committee of the Parsons
faction of the Republican party of Vr-
g,nia called upon President Harrison
yesterday and explained to him the objsct
they have in view. Ex-senator Lewis is
chairman of the committee. His sou ill.,
Law, Mr. J. Amber Smith, says the P. esi-
dent agrees with them and says it is absurd
to abandon a contest and withdraw candi-
dates, and thereby disorgsnize the party
Just previous to Presidential election
Mr.. Smith also says that Collector McCaull
has now joined the anti Mahoneites, and
though personally friend of the General,
does not think he is wise leader. Mr..
Smith says, in addition, that Collector
Brady is enthusiastically in favor Of the
Parsons movement. Ex-senator Lewis, in
talking with friend about the commit
tees v isit to the President yesterday. said
they we're kindly received, but did not say
that the President endorsed their course
MIR. Lewis also said he believed that the
President and Mr.. Blaine understood each
other, and that the latter was not sin it,
but that if he wanted the nomination he
could get it with little or no trouble"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

scoundrel who participated in the crime.
(Applause.) II was in the job which ad-
mitted small States into your Union and
excluded larger Territories, because the
smaller ones were republican and the larger
were democratic. 1t was in the job that
took the Montana Legislature, and held
that minority of republicans in that body
could do what minority of democrats
could not do, namely, elect two republican
Senators, who received their places in or
der to augment the power Of that party in
that great body. 1t was in the job that en-
throned autocracy in the Speakers chair at
Washington and invented the modern pre-
cess of counting quorum. 1t was in the
job that haa perpetuated the presence of
war in times Of profound peace-and, final
ly, it was in the job that undertook by leg
islation in Washington last year to turn
over the elective franchise of the American
people, by the Force bill which was pressed
upon us, to the bayonet and the bulldog
pistol, striking down at one blow all that
remained Of the liberty of American citizen
Ship,''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

"WHAT DAMNED REPUBLIcANIsM IN THE
SOUTH" 1.-The following is lot from 9
Democratic paper; but is an editorial in the
last issue of the Estate Republican, the
organ of Malone.
We publish the whole of the article with
out comment, for it needs none, as fol-
lows:
SIT cannot be too frequently repeated,
nor too seriously needed, that no Republi-
can party can succeed in the South, and
none should so succeed, that is not essen
TALLY Southern and ex Confederate in COM
position and direction. What damned Re-
publicanism in the South after the war was
not that it had fought and conquered us in
arms, but that it sought to dominate us by
carpet bag and scalawag regime that rep
resented nothing and nobody at the South
that had no common sentiment, recollec-
ton, association, or prejudice to attract or
attach popular favor, or liberation; that
was utterly out Of unison and sympathy with
the prevailing thoughts and feelings of our
people; and that sought by outside pres
sure to shape, move and rule as.
1t would not do. 1t will never do. 1t is
a despicable community in which such
control and leadership can have the faint
est prospect of rallying the Masses"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

A NEW TIN-PLATE DoDeE.-It is anus
ing to note the ingenuity with which the
protectionist press manipulate the English
language to convey the impression that
tin-plate is now being made in this country.
Il would be no great matter if it We're.
The wonder is that it isen't. But it isn't
on commercial scale-however great the
effort to create the impression that it is.
One of the latest of these efforts is that OF
the American iron and Steel Association,
which gravely puts forth the result of GER
tain inquiries it has made. 1t enumeretes
some nineteen or twenty firms that are
somehow identified with the industry. Oh
these, says the associations bulletin, "three
establishments are now making tin-platee,
OF terne plates or both" The ''or" is to
be noted. AS matter Of fact, not box
of plate is being made for sale, but
terne -plste-sheetiron covered with an al
| 10y of lead with little TINS made, and
has been made for many yeats. There wal
never any question about il; herce the
wonder that the veracious ''association" Of
protected tariff lords should put it along
side of tin plate, with an ''or," as if the
terne-plate maker made tin-plate on alter
nate days.-"Balt. Sum-"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

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 Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN el1ectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its Kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable .ubstances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
10 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
Il 81 bottles by all leading drug
=. Any reliable druggist who
~ not have it ON hand will pro
= it promptly for any one who
Us to try it. Do not accept any
s.; .ituto.
;:.!klElRNiA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
-oWsN..f. Ky. aEw YORK. NY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Frank Rowland, a hayward young man
of good parentage, was convicted of forge
ry at Kansas City. As the sentence, stem
years in the penitentiary," was pronounc-
ed he sprang to his feet in front of the
Judge, drew pistol, put it to his left side
and fred. A scene of wild confusion fol-
lowed, during which Judge White tainted.
The bullet did not strike the heart, but
passed through the body inst above it.
There is bu1 a slight Oh snce. however, 70,
his recovery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

LUTHERAN CONvENTIoN.-The twenty
fourth Convention of the General Council
of the Lutheran Church of North America
began last Thursday at Buffalo, N. Y, to
continue for week. This council is one
of the four superior bodies of the Lutheran
Church in this country. This is deliber-
alive and not legislative body. Very i'm
portant denominational subjects will be
considered during the sessions. One hun.
dred and forty delegates we're present.
President G. F. Krotel was indisposed and
the Rev. DR.. J A. Ssiss, of Philadelphia,
conducted the communion services.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

The commission appointed by the Score
tary of the Interior to negotiate with the
Sioshone and Arapahae Indians, of Wyo.
ming, for cession of part of the Wind
River reservation has effected an agreement
With the Indians under which they cede Ia
the U1ited States more than half of tbei,
reservation, the government getting about
1, 100, 900 acres of total of 1900, 600
acres
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Mr.. CLEVELAND LAUGHED.-At the
democratic meeting in Brooklyn Wednes-
day night. when Mr.. Cleveland appeared,
says the New York Herald, the crowds
yelled and stamped and shouted.and cheer
ed for s'the next President of the United
States" as, somebody in the crowd voiced
it, and then just as the tumult moderated
and Mr.. Cleveland had stopped bowling and
smiling his thanks and was about to speak,
the joyous hubbub began all ovor again,
when a voice shouted, "Grover, how's the
babya" and even the happy father Joined
In the roar of laughter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

PARsoNITE HEADQUARTERS The WASH
ington Correspondent of the Alexandria
"Gazette," under date of October 10th,
says:
"The Virginia republican "kickers," al
30 known as "Parsonians," have establish
ed headquarters at No. 1895 F. street, and
are sending out good deal of campaign
matter to all the counties and cities in Vir
ginia, urging the republicans to throw off
General Mahone's yoke, and to nominate
candidates for the legislature every where,
and work diligently for their election. Mr..
Baylis Brown of Virginia is the secretary in
charge of the headq quarters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
CATARRH CAN'T BE CURED

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Mrs. Ann A. Dodge, an inmate of the
poorhouse of Butte, Mont, and eighty
yeare of age, received notice last week that
she is the heir to an estate worth So 900, 900
in England. The story dates back two
centuries, at which time her great-grand-
father on her mothers side owned vast
estate near London. His Oldest son re-.
moved to America, settling and marrying
in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
Cu.pnrn WITT SrNnrNc n

CHARGED WITH SENDING 0 LET
TERs.-Gsorg W. Martins citizen of high
standing 10 Danville, was before the Unit
ed States Commissioner yesterday on
warrant charging him with sending obscene
letters to handsome widow living in North
Danvilie. He declares his innocense, and
his previous character has been such as to
make it hard for his friends to believe he is
guilty. He is married aud connected with
families of great prominence there. The
case was cent on to the grand jury. The
matter causes a profound sensation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

REPUBLICAN TICKET IN ROCKINGHAM
At the Republican Convention held in
Harrisonburg last Saturday the following
ticket for the Senate and House of Dele
gates was nominated:
For the Senate, John s. Funk; For the
House Of Delegates, John R. Bowman and
A. J. Blakemore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Edmund Landers, an aged, wealthy and
retired merchant, of Brockton, Mass, wal
found in senseless condition on the grave
of his only child, daughter, who died
forty years ago. He will probably die.
He rallied sufficiently to state that while he
was visiting the grave Sunday afternoon he
was stran gled by a higbwayman and reliev.
ed of his money and vauables. There is
no clue to the perpetrator of the deed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

John Hcey, the well-known president OF
the Adams Express Company, was re-
moved by the board of managers and Henry
Sanford elected in bis place. Clapp Spoon
er, vice. president, resigned, and Frederick
Lovejoy was chosen. 1t is charged that
Messrs. Hoey and Spooner made large prof
its out of the sale Of properties to their OWL
company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

In Bath county, KY, Tuesday night a
week White Caps attacked the house OF
George Cupps, and forcing their way into
the building opened fire on him. Cups
and his wife both returned the fire, killing
two of their assailants, George and Tin
Howard, and driving off the others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Prof. J. R. Stevenson, teacher of astron-
omy in the High School at Quincy, ILL.,,
committed suicide Friday by shooting him
self through the head with revolver while
standing on the river bluff near Quincy
No cause is known for the act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

James Parton, the wsll-known author
and writer, died Saturday morning at New
port, Mass, after several weeks illness,
aged SIX y-nine gears. He was born in
Canterbury, Eag. Among his more prom
inent works are: "Life of Horace Gree
ley" "L'Fs of Voltaire," "Famous Ameri-
Cans OF K ,eaS Times"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Coal MINE OPERATORS AGAINST THE
MINERs.-Sixty Of the largest ooal-mine
operators in Pennsylvania have signed an
agreement to hold out for three years, if
necessary, against the advance demanded
by the miners. The operators say they
will give the strikers smother week to re-
turn to work. If they refuse, the tactics Of
the coke operators will be adopted and
foreigners imported to start the mines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

DEATH OF A VENERABLE MINISTER
Rev. Brantley York, D. D., died on Thurs
day at the home of his son, Rev. B. A.
York, in Forest City, N. c., at the ripe
age of nearly eighty-seven years. He had
been minister Of the Gospel for over sixty
years, had preached over :, 900 sermans and
delivered over 2, 600 lectures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

A man giving the name of Howard has
been arrested at Spokane, Washington, or
a requisition from Virginia. He is sup
posed to be the man who escaped from
the prison at Norfolk while under sentence
of death for murder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

OUR WHEAT WILL Go.-Duripg the
coming winter and spring some 100000
bushels of wheat, it is estimated, will have
to be imported every week by Europe te
meet imperative requirements. Since July
1, 1891, we have exported 100000
bushels of our crop, now estimated at 6O0,
900 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

A governm> Mt agent who is searching
Indian mounds in the Valley Of Virgins
for relics for the Smithsonian Institute and
National Museum at Washington opened 6
Mound near Woodstock last week and ex-
humed the remains of the bodies of twenty
one Indians. The only relics found were 6
bears tusk and slate ornament
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Clara Louise Kellogg (Mrs. Strakosch)
was pettiEg strange dog at her summer
home near Hartford, the other day, when
the animal seized and swallowed diamond
ring which she had removed from her fing.
er and held insecurity. The jewel was
valued at $3.50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

The lady delegates to the Pennsylvania
State Convention of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, at Bradford, Pa,
who became suddenly ill last Friday are all
out of danger. They were poisoned by
food Improperly cooked in copper kettles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

John S. Parnell, brother of the dead
Irish leader, runs small fruit farm In
Georgia, and is a seedy-looking man,
meanly dressed and with no pretensions to
style above the level of the cracker bril-
gade.