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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-16
THE DESPERATE woMAN's DEED.
Follows Her Victim and shoots Her
the Back at Close Range.

Follows Her Victim and shoots Her in
the Back at Close Range.
Whatever was said, Captain Smith
pushed past her murderess and went on
down the street with friend. The Bed
Ter woman passed out shortly afterward,
and, hurrying forward, overlook the
other two a short distance east on the op-
posite side OF the street. just across from
the Palace stables at Seventeenth and
Davenport. She drew revolver from the
folds of her dress and, leveling it full at
Captain Smiths back. pulled the
trigger. The range was so close
that the bullet could not miss, and the
piercing screams of the wounded woman
were borne out upon the night wind al
most simultaneously with the crack of the
revolver. The CAPITA and her companion
started to run, shrieking as they went,
and the determined murderess, apparently
fearing that her bullet had not found a
fatal mark, pursued them a few steps, and
then hating, sent another shot hurtling
after her intended victim.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-16
CRsMATEo BEFORE THEIR EYES.
An Engine Company Loses Its Captain at
a cleveland lire.

Cleveland lire.
CLEVELAND S;v. 16.-During fire last
evening he men of engine company No. l
were ordered into the burning block.
Without any warning an upper story
suddenly fell in and Captain John Grady
was cut off from his comrades and burned
to death alnos before their eyes. Fire
man Ward, who was with him. was res
cued with a broken leg Fireman How
ley was crushed internally by falling
walls. The total loss will amount to
$50, 900. The fire originated in the Stand
ard Bottling works and for a while looked
very serious.
List of the Property Destroyed.
The property burned was as follows:
Mrs. Bemis' fve-story block, SIS 900;
First National bank, five-story block,
$40, OO0 p L Johnson. $500. The follow
ing concerns lost these amounts: Short
& Forman, printers and photographers.
$4,000, partially injured; Cleveland
Faucet com pany. $50, 900, partially in
sured; james j. Graham, plumber, $500;
james NJ. Serahan, liquor store, &, 500;
Lake Erie Bottling works, $1,000; Tom
Haley. saloon, $1,000 no insurance;
Standard Boutling works, s., 600. insured
Bloch Billiard Table company, 81, $50, in
sured; and OF her smaller sums.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-16
The speech Loudly Appiauded.

Ringing cheers and applause followed
the mastery eulogy of Mr.. Depew. TIE
musical exercises were then resumed, the
gem of which was perhaps the singing of
at Is Not Tear at This Moment She'd"
with harp accompaniment, by Miss Inez
Carusi. Letters of regret were read from
ex-Presideut Cleveland and Henry Wat
terson, which concluded the services.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
SIonnn for a Dog.

Loypoy. January 24.-Among the
messengers on the Cunard steamer I'm
bria. which leaves the MerSey to-day
there is no doubt as to which will be the
one TO receive the most admiration and
attention from the rest of the travellers
..who are going down TO the sea.
He is the famous st. Bernard dog, Sir
Bedivere. On his first appearance as Il
BUDDY the large sum of $1,000 was OIL
fered for him, but was refused. III was
ofterward advanced 80 per cent. and
the would-be purchaser made his bid
81. 500. but his owner, Mr.. Green, oil
Wallasey. in Cheshire, would not sell
him.
Il is stated that in order to tempt him
70 mart with this splendid animal a blank
check was presented to him with the
understanding that he should fill it IN
Sor anv sum ND to e9,OOO, but this pro
duced no more effect than the oiler OIL
81. 500. But as seems to be the almost
universal custom nowadays, everything
GOOD in Europe has to succumb to the
.omnipresent potentiality OF the Amerl-
can dollar. and what English gold was
nnablc to accomplish Yankee greenbacks
has achieved. for Mr.. f. X. Sears oil
Melrose. Mass, has put such temptation
i'm the way of Mr. Green that he mas
succumbed, and the former gentleman
may now lay claim TO having the two
hest St. Demands in the world, since ne
owns the bitch Plevna, which he bought
from DR.. Inman. of West Norwood
The price of Bedivere has yet to be
made officially public, but rumor has 1t
that is is -, 500.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
AMONG THE PUGILIsTS

Fits best offer to show is $500 per
week.
Dempsey's benefit has been dropped
at his request.
Bob FitzsimmOnS has refused the
Police Gazette championship belt.
Jim Hall. champion middeweight OF
Australia, is coming over to America.
Harry Lainge, champion heavyweight
of New Zealand, is anxious to fight Joe
ChoynSki. es
Fit prizes highly the left hind foot Of
q, graveyard RABBIT which he carried dur
ing the fight.
Bnlv Mahcr. of the AntipodeS has
challenged Billy Murphy to hight him
for 500 a side.
Alfred Mace. SOL of the celebrated
pugilist, Jem Mace, is conducting Cos
mel meetings in indianapolis.
Lambert and Maher will fight early IN
Fabrnorv. and the winner Will be
matched to fight Jem Smith.
"Reddy" Gallagher says he can whlp
Fitzsimmons. He can, like good many
men. if he uses a club and "Fltz Is not
looking 1T. ,oiobt
champion, is - years old. weighs IN
condition. stripped, 40 pounds leet
=, inches and well shaped.
Boston has l45-pound hghter hauleu
William Hawley, who is built Ia tltI'
and. of course, the town is going wlld
over him. The day of Stockily oulIt
men has gone for a while.
An attempt has been made to break up
nrize fighting in Australia. shorty al
Ter Dawson and Burge fought Tor the
cbampionship they were arrested on a
cborge of prize fighting, but were ac-
Quilted shortly after.
Peter Jackson had an idea his Masonic
membership would get him a ticket 10
tbe Olympic Clubs recent contest put
his reoueSt was refused. The color me
was closely drawn, and two famous col
orad iockies who would have PAID SUI
each were refused. ,,
Tom James. steward of the Zealander'
saws. eve have new man Tor SulIlVah'
Yankee sam. Matthews has lnSt
brought out a big fellow, who IS calico
The Queenstown Giant. He is feet
inches tall and weighs ~ pouhuS
stripped and in condition. lie Is
matched to fight Jack Perry.
Saws Fitz: when out Of condition
only weigh 100 pounds, trained down to
15O mounds 10 meet Dempsey. and can
Get down to l4S pounds If necessary.
will fight any middle-weight under the
same conditions which governed the
Dempsey battle. l54 pounds weight al
the ring side, and purse not less than
81, 900.
In his training Carroll cut out vege-
tables from Fits diet. FitzsimmonS was
not allowed to lift dumb-bell that
weighed over two pounds, but when he
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25

The following statement was given b, pm
only "a few day, ag6. lie said. in regal %
my sickness all that are acquainted VII. le
know what my condition was. Nv troab.- sN-
tends back through q period of az lea it"
years. ! cannot uudortak" 20 describe ac'u-
raf"ly The suffering endured during the. long
years. have no desire io recall what passed
through.
MY head achcd almost continually. Nj et.s
we-c ~O affected hy o. that ! could not l-tc 'l
hold ihem open. Ny head aud nose WEI, coi4-
plei,ly stopped up The mucous would if.n
back into my throat, which kept 300 constantly
hawking 10 keep 10 clear. My tnroat b-ranl.
sore ana inf imrd. ! had ROARING and bu ln.-
noises in my ears. had irregular bcati'l OF
rbe heart causing me often Go ,noth'- lrI
faiu, away.
Il had trouble with my stomach u,.s.y
had a fair appetite. bUt therc We're only c'-' loo
kinds of food dare eat. ] could not eat solid
food OF any kind on account Of the disr---'.i
and suffering condition that followed. lad
pains shooting through my body extending MO
my back | became nervous and could not ,.-"r
Night >wcats set IN aud took my strength. .0-t
flesh 20 AN alarming extent and had Civ up
All hope 81 ever being any better.
II bad tried physician after physician nDt
they cid me but very little good iHallt cole
cluded. after being persuaded b. my irlcul. fo
ny once more 10 find relief ! consulted d..
Copeland and Bell They gave me Some 'n-
enlargement. and So began their treatment
The result So far j. marvellous. began g. .r.-
prove from the first. and nav" continued 9 'l'
So ever since. ] have no aches or pains in nav
head Ny stomach j. IN good condition. 'lt'
eat causes no Dis r"ss and agrees with Poo.
The ain, In my body have LEFT me. In .r'.
an ;lc symptoms ! have described are .I-t
passing away
w nen I first began the treatment { .rv
weighed lOj pounds. NOW am weighing d..
have improved In every respect aud am m ilr
way. and In q short timc 10 be perfectly f.
man. am very well satisfied with the r--l.t
of my venture and chc"- fully recommend 'lr
doctors 10 All who urfs ufliifsfpN
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
Horses in Battle.

"When ! went to the war IN 1851,
said Senator Wade Hampton, 81 took
with me three thoroug hbred stations
that were worth princes ransom. one
was as black rs night, one was a dark
chestnut and the other was a chestnut
sorrel. You are perhaps aware that
nv father was not only a noted importer
of running horses. but famous breeder
of the thoroughbred rs well. | rode
the black stallion at the first Bull Run
battle. where | commanded the lamp
ton legion, composed of infantry caval-
nv and artillery. At the famous caval-
nv fight at Brandy Station with PleaSon-
ton. in 1863, ! rode the chestnut. lie
was hard horse TO control IN
a charge, and he nearly carried
me into the enemy'S lines on
that dav twice. | rode the chestnut
sorrel at the great cavalry fight in the
rear of Meade'S army on the third day
nj Gettysburg, and came near meeting
the same fate as that | escaped from at
Brandy Station few weeks previous.
NV experience with the thoroughbredS
is. in time of war, that they are safer
horses TO get away llplu OH' 'H'"il -"
than when you are going toward MN,
especially when on 4 gallop. But when
il comes to endurance. one thorough
bred will kill three cold-blooded horses
in campaign. They will go further
with less food. 90 faster and show more
courage in the face of danger. | have
ridden the stations | mentioned into
federal batteries and they never once
finched. All of them were wounded three
or four times, but they pulled through
| think a body OF men mounted on en-
tire blooded horses would prove much
more formidable in charge than the
same force mounted on geldingS OF the
same blood. our ancestors In ancient
times always went to war on entire
horses and in order that their presence
might not be betrayed to the enemy,
their nostrils were slitted so that they
could not neigh. The Arabs in their
Journeys prefer entire horses as they
seem TO have more courage, sense,
strength and endurance than the mares
or geldings. The late John Morgan
owed his success in the late war to the
fact that in hs raids his men were
mounted on kentucky thoroughbreds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
FOOrLIGHr FLASHES.


Buffalo Bill has lately become grand
father.
The Wolves of New York is the
title of Len Growers latest play.
II is reported that a million and half
COPIES of Navier Scharwenka's Polish
Dances have sold on this side OF the At
lantic. il is doubtful if the Strauss
Brothers can show a much great evil
dencc OF the popularity Of their waltze>.
Nat Goodwin is looking forward with
Measurable anticipation to his coming
enrarement i'm New York. lie l. essen
tiallv a Gotham fayorite. and with his
new play. The Nominee, his stay IN
the metropolis is likely to be pro-
longed one.
ship Alloy has captured Boston ana
the paperS speak OF ii in enthusiastic
terms. Much of the success is due to
tbe clever efforts of Frank Blair, as the
stranded impresSario. Mr. Blair Is
comedian who understands the art OF
being funny without eXaggeration, add
ed 10 which he can sing u topical song
with unctiouS humor and due appreci-
alton of the witty points without strain
ing for effect.
Oneratic comedians are scarce com
modify. and managers lately have been
in the habit of recruiting them from the
variety ranks. The result was a style
~ coarse humor particularly Disagree
able TO people of a refined temperament.
fortunately, however. there are some
striking exceptions. and one OF the pest
If them is Robert E. Graham. His work
IN The Sea King" is pleasing com0i-
nation Of legitimate fun and bC"Bc hu-
NOR that is delightfully."- refreshing
Sadie Martinez is having a play writ
.or for her with Nine. De Pompadour
A. q central figure. 1t will be a iaItn-
fnl portrayal of the times OF LouS N l.
and viii introduce several characters
' lrC i'm the history OF France at
i Plo,'' neriod. The subject IS fruitful
ono and Miss Martinez deserves credlt
for her discriminating taste. Mime; De
/ Doo,radour was sort OF female Beau
prnmmeU and. no doubt, an interesting
- - rould be woven around the many
pl@y ,,s If her brilliant, brt not impec-
cable, career.
rho advanced age Of Booth and Bar
.La lack of of progress in LOUIS
49, - and Thomas W. Keene, and the
'.@'.'i an. efforts Of Frederick Warde
i LlSI.t the field Of tragedy comparatively
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
WELTER WEIGHTS.
Two Pugs Preparing for Another Worlds
Championship.

CHICAGO. January 2i.-Now that the
contest between FitZSimmOnS and Demp-
sew has been decided on its merits, the
attention of the pugiistic fraternity Is
mainly directed toward the weltcr-
weight meeting between Dan Needham,
formerly of California and now OF Min
nesota. and Tom Ryan, of Chicago, and
which takes place in the amphitheater
of the Twin City Athletic Club in Min
neapolis early next month. Ryan Is
training hard in this city, while Need
ham is putting in his time with nara
work at Minneapolis. The fight will
be for purse of 81, 600 and the weller
weight championship of the world, and
il is understood that there is side bet
of -. 600. The fight will be TO finish
with four-ounce gloves. Sports from
New Orleans. New York. Cincinnati and
other points will meet in this city, and
a special train has been chartered TO
convey them to Minneapolis. Already
the betting IS heavy, with the ODDS III
favor of Needham.
CHICAGO, January 24.-Prof. James
Corbett. the star heavyweight OF Call
fornia. and Prof. Donaldson, of Mime
apolis. who accompanied him from New
Orleans. will box in Streator, ILL.,, this
week and then 90 East. Cor0ett Will
form n combination and work his way
West through the country. lie VIII
reach Frisco about April l and Will
then 90 into actual training for his
fight with Peter jackson. Inc match
is for purse of $4,000. OF which the
winner will receive $500 This Is I'M
questionably one of the greatest con
tests for the heavyweight class ever ar
ranged. jackson and Corbett are
known As the most Skillful boxers that
the ring has ever produced. The battle
will not be a smuggling affair but one
for scientific points until the referee
can declare winner. Inc
match will not be decided until
Nav because Of Corbett'S Eastern
tour and in order TO allow Jackson
who is i'll. to get into condition. Inc
STYLE of these gladiatorS varies in box
inr. Corbett is an exponent OF the
Dempsey school. while Jackson follows
more closely the manner OF Jem Mace
Speaking of the match yesterday Cor
bett said: Il feel every confidence IN
meeting jackson, but prefer TO give MIN
plenty of time to get strong. do not
want to meet him while he is i'll, for
should he defeat me don't want it said
was whipped by a sick man; should
defeat him | don't want il claimed that
he was not ia proper condition. Cor
bett has fought only one prize hght'
that against ChovnSki, when, with prac-
tically two broken hands, he made one
of the gameSt and hardest fought bat
ties on record. Last year Corbett out
bONad lake kilrain
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

Ohio Lodge No. ! helG regular monthly
communication on last Monday evening,
Worshipful Master Alex. .. Maxwell pre-
siding. There were a gC0dly number OF
brethren of the Lodge and also sister
lodges present. The Secretary. Brother
Collier. was in his station again, after his
siege of sickness, but he is not altogether
himself as yet, and it IS the wish OF the
brethren that Dy the kindness OF Pfovl-
dence that he may soon be fully restored 10
his former health. After the routine ousi-
ness Of the evening candidate was IN
waiting ana upon whom the tello"
Craft degree was conferred, by re-
quest of the Worshipful Master, by
Past Grand Lecturer Henry Demll IN
a most excellent, distinct and impressive
manner. and not only made deep impress
sions on the minds of every brother pres
ent. but more especially upon the candi-
date who is particularly in love with the
institution from his first step taken therein.
Nelson Lodge, No. 30, held regular on
Thursday evening with large attendance
of brethren present. An aspirant was on
hand. uponIwhom the Entered Apprentice
degree was conferred by Worshipiul
Master Darrah, with the assistance OF
Past Master Bodley.
Worshipful Darrah is becoming pro
fcient in the work, and also in the varied
duties of MS office. and is destined TO be-
come a well qualified officer in the very
near future. Bro. Richey as Senior
Deacon exceled himself in his part
Of the work. Press forward Dave, ana
YOU will find Yourself equal to your task, as
was yonr namesake when ne went out to
meet Goliath.
On Monday evening a monthly conclave
of Wheeling Commandery No. !, occurs,
and as there are candidates on the list, no
doubt but the orders of Red Cross, X. /.
and Malta. will pc conferred at that time
and there will be a iull corps Of valiant
knights there in iuli drmor TO assist the
proficient officers in the work.
On Tuesday evening occurs the regular
of Bates Lodge No. 33, and
As they have a number of candidates, ana
who will without do.Ut be there, work |
will be had in onc or more Of the degrees.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
TURF TOPICS.

Lucian Appleby will quit the turf as
an owner
/ Duchers Russell (2:26ls) has just died
at Lexington. She was in foal 10 Allen
dorf.
Jockey James, one of the.new recruits
at the winter tracks, used to be a comic
opera singer.
Down at New Orleans the winning
horses were Phantom. Governor, Clifford
and ShibbOleth.
Charles Il. Fish is an artist whose
horse portraiture is bringing him to the
front. He has put Salvador AXtell,
Kingston. Sunol and Bravo on the can
vas.
There is some talk of Cifton'S race
people DESERVING that track and finish
ing the winter season at Dundee Lake
Mile track This is another county
where the officials are supposed to be
less Stony-hearted.
The newspaper roaStS of Clifton in the
East would lead one to believe that
delegation of gentlemen from Black
wells island occupied the judges stand.
Everything goes at Clifton. Horses are
pulled right along but the Judges have
glass eyes.
Gen. Beale declares that the 0rloif
strain and its origin by the mating OF
an Arabian stallion with Flanders mares.
BY careful breeding Prince Orloff over
$50 years ago laid the foundation of the
most useful type of horses that can be
found in Europe to-day.
When Freeland. the cOnqucrcr Of
Miss Woodford, and other famous race
horses, was put over the sticks few
years ago. there was general outburSt
Of disgust all over the country. Admir-
ers of this famous old horse will be glad
to learn that he will pass the remainder
of his days in the blue grass pastures OF
his birthplace, Nantura farm. lie has
been made IA present TO Nantura'S super
intendent. Mr.. James WATSON, who VIII
take good care of the old son OF Long
fellow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25

was recently honored by an election 10
the presidency of the Missouri Bar as
ISOLATION.
There is a hint from Chicago that the
amateurs have just enough influence
with the city fathers to resurrect an Ola
ordinance which prohibits Sunday ball.
The threat is made to revive the law
for the benefit of the association II 1t
encroaches upon the amateurs terri
toSy.
This cruel shot comes from the smooth
bore gun which f. Kickology Rllc al
WAYS carries: Mike Leblanc and Ed.
Bligh we're among the 'magnateS who
crowded the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
week. Sir Michael and Nellie make
quite a team-when it comes to striking
out with the bases full.
The State Journal is up on its hind
legs and has Manager Gus Schmelz ana
the magnateS pinned in corner. Inc
State Journal also says: The Columbus
Climb needs a first baSeman who can MT,
q short-stop who can handle a fast pail
and is hard hitter. and fielder who
swat the trademark and cover lots OF
ground. Gentlemen, there will be ball
PLAYED at Recreation park this season;
not parcheesi or tiddledywinkS. DO you
propose to be in it?'
Omaha will make a fight to hold Jake
Stencil, who is on the reserve list OF two
Western clubs. Sandy GriSwold looks
at the matter in this way: Stencil as
serts he signed for the balance OF the
season only and was not TO be reserved.
This, however, is absurd, as Omaha
would have been in poor business to
have paid any ordinary man couple OF
hundred so late in the season, and when
they were fighting so hard for tail-end
honorS at that. Such procedure would
have been poor financiering, to say the
least. So the probabilities are that he
will Dlav here or nowhere
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-01-25
DIAMOND DUST.

Boston has gone base ball crazy.
Cleveland will try and get Childs to
cover second.
Arthur Irwin is % manage the boston
association team.
Gen. DiNwcu says Sunday ball Will De
played IN Boston.
Johnson and Brush are said TO nave
made am agreement.
sam Crane. Of Allies 80 last year
wants TO be Il League umpire.
The Red Stockings" has been adopt
cd as the name of the new Boston c'uo'
Mr.. A. w. Thurman has been crowned
King of Columbus. He is deserving oil
all praises.
VIII Delaneyis running hash foundry
nj Canton. CumminSVille has no more
charms for William.
Heccher. who properly belongs TO
Piusburg through a conditional agree
mcnt. goes 20 Boston A. y.
Arson is huStling after players al
tbourh che has long boosted that his
team couldn't be improved upon.
..Bruncl's Exploring Party is sandy
Grisworld's latest title for the hopeful
host that started out 10 look for that
$4,000.
Neither President Born, Of Columbus
nor President SpeaS, of Kansas city get
10 See many games of ball. Their inter
cStS keep them away.
Omaha would like to swap horses with
Kansas City. The OmahogS are willing
to let Elmer Cleveland 90 and embrace
.Old Hickory" Carpenter.
Had the Pee l.. lived Robinson, Gal
vim. Quinn. kuehne, Morris. NiSner ana
Hurley would nave been fired by Pitts
burg. That was the programme.
A. e.. Spalding is TO the base ball
world what Steinitz is TO the sphere OF
chess. He never makes move until he
calculates its effect on future actions
far removed. -Ncir York World.
just think of it. Toad Ramsey with
Denver. Kid Baldwin with 81. Paul and
Larry Twitchell with Lincoln. There's
galaxy of $4,000 beauties foryou with
q vengeance Omaha Bee.
Tommy Poorman and John Kilgo1r
are now In the same buSineSS-Street
railroad. The only difference IS that
/ Tommy is i'm the driving department
and wells whoa" at pair OF Milwau-
kee mules.
l.. C.. KrauthofI is not only president
NJ the Western association and men,
Der Of the now Governing board, out