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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
LINCOlN'S BUTLER.
A Sort OF international Suicidal
Episode.
ROBBERY AT OUR LONDON LEGATION

An American Lady Visitor Loses VaIua-
BILE Diamond Ornament and a Butler of
hlgh Standing Confesses to the Crime,
and Later Cuts His Throat in Remorse
Pathetic Features of the Case-The
famir Affair Deliberately Brought on
by the British as a Hint to Russia.
.NNDoN, Dec. 17.-Society was stirred
up yesterday over tragedy of internation-
al interest, involving a mysterious robbery
OF Jewels from the American legation and
the death by suicide of the English butler.
who had confessed the crime. Minister
iAncoln some time ago engaged as butler
at the American legation an Englishman
named John Thompson The references
gwen by Thompson were first class. He
had been assistant butler at the Woddes-
don manor for Baron Ferdinand Roths-
chlid, the son of the late Baron Ansel
Rothschild, of Frankfort, and brother-in-
law of Lord Rothschild In that place he
mad given complete satisfaction a fact
which would have recommended him to
any house in England, and his certificate
OF character showed that he was implicitly
trusted in household where iewelry is n
conspicuous feature
THEFT of Mrs. Bradley-Martins' Jewels
Minister Lincoln was pleased to be able
to get butler of such unexceptionable
character, and reposed the same confidence
| in Thompson that his former EMPLOYER
had. About a month ago Mrs. Bradley
Martin. the noted American society leader,
was guest at the legation of Mr. and Mrs.
Lincoln. A valuable diamond spray was
missing during Mrs. Martins stay. 1t was
an article on which Mrs Martin set value.
apart from its intrinsic worth. which was
large, as indicated by the reward of $500
which she offered for its recovery. 4 most
minute search was made throughout the
legation, but no trace of the jewel was
| found
The Buffers Confession Discredited.
The butler was not suspected in connec-
| tion with the matter and no one thought
! of asking him any questions Great was
| the surprise, therefore, of Minister Lincoln,
when about week after the loss of the
| diamond spray Thompson went to Scot
| land Yard and confessed that he was the
| thief who had taken Mrs Martins iewelrv,
and that he felt it duty to surrender
| himself for punishment: that ever since
| the robbery his conscience had been tor
| menting him. and so forth Notwith-
| stand the confession the police had their
| doubts. The mans story was not alto
! gether coherent. He could not. or did not,
| tell what he had done with the Jewel. and
| there was a natural British reluctance to
| believe it possible that British butler.
with first-claSs British character, had
| been guilty of stealing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Hodges We're Is in Great Demand. $

LONDON, Dec IA deputation of agri-
cultural laborers called upon Joseph
Chamberlain yesterday in regard to the
plan proposed for the betterment of their
condition. Chamberlain assured the
dcputation that the government was will
ing To adopt any measures tending in the
direction of the betterment of the condition
of the working classes. Referring to the
plan to improve the dwellings of the agri-
culturists and other laborers, Chamber
lain remarked that the government pro-
posed to authorize loans for that purpose,
and that it was also ready TO introduce a
measure calculated to enable laborers to
acquire small holdings and to assist them
in procuring such lands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

WAsHINGTuN, Dec. II representative
Cuiberson, of Texas, has informed Presi-
dent Harrison that he would not accept
the position of interstate commerce com
missioner, which has been rendered him
and which h. once before declined. 1t is
understood that Culberson intends to re-
turn to TeXaa and contest with Mills the
election for United States Sc onator to sue
coed Chiffon, who is serving out the term
of ex-senator Reagan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
K ,JUDGES NAMED.
!. Court Jurists Nomina-
,.5 by the President.
.,r THE NUMBER DEMOCRATS.

p-obab!e over Judge Woods, ot
..,roli,-.Tu>tice to an Inventor
r..r,. Years Crisp Names the
,,rwiff.c - Booming senator
for rrc>idcut-Culberson De
an omrc- Denial from the Chi
,,,oi.frr- National Capital Mis-
n
n,.-1>. Dec. 1.-THE nominations
| u. rd.,, under the act passed by
| ,,nra,,. sent to the senate yester
| ,f. prr,ideut, are generally ap~
and much favorable comment is
.r.sruin. them. The appointment
.o,fhf Judges was a surprise, as all
had been mentioned for the posi-
t-wrtsh they have been named and
sE.red that all of them would be
= although there was some
.ynrp,~cd aS to the selec-
,, yr Dallas. Although the
t.. WIS not restricted in making
,,rir1tiou- 10y any provision of the
,rr4-nug the political affiliations of
r5-.,. two of those nominated are
,rt.-pumam and Dallas.
Name, al the Nominees.
San " Putnam. Of Maine, is a prominent
/. a. Portland, by some recognized as AZ
trf. profession. He i about ~ years
ri r.r.. held any judicial position,
- ra.y on the supreme bench of
~ p been practically al his disposal
- .r. lie WAS appointed a member
!. ,.s.r., commission by President Cleve-
.ai.- ~uipman i at present United
r-.. uG-D. hi~. with Judge Woods,
--...r.r tua promotions in the list.
.-.V Dallas is q member OF the famous
4. H,r- nephew and namesake of
-yNU'4-, OF IiJtsburE, and grandson
/, -.- James Dallas. lie il n prominent
---- HUrVhia.
a. q BE- OF national reputation. hav-
..r... governor of West Virginia and
lt-. #.. a. secretary of the navy In
.-rr. 1t the Hayes administration.
,rH Tot. f~ the son OF the late AlphOnso
-Gt-s rurt's attorney general. His
/. / Cincinnati. where he was born. Mr..
ia O.. present solicitor general. having
.ltolr,G 10 succeed Mr. Chapman, Of
-Ir,
Z. W.aas. Of the Sixth circuit, is a man
). usu, i- we'll known in connection with
alsarsDy trials growing out of the cleo
r l,., He served during the war and
ss5,-a 20 the supreme bench of the state,
Dc be- was appointed United states dis
gi-. ru succeed Judge Gresham. when
3s1' arthur took the latter into his cabi-
, postmaster general. 1t is said the Demo-
TU r.llrously oppose his confirmation
The other Three Circuits.
r. President will probably send in the
~t.r .hr other three circuits before the
|naS holidays. He has not yet made
suiud a> to whom he will appoint.
circuits yet to be filed are the Pacific
The South Atlantic and the Arkan-
1i Colorado
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Democrats on the Committees.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-The Democratic
caucus committee practically completed its
assignment of Democratic senators to COM
mittees yesterday and submit tied it to the
Democratic caucus for approval. Sena-
tor Irby, the Alliance member from South
Carolina, wis given the assignment ne re
quested, but senator Hill has not yet been
provided for The full comm ttee list may
be presented to the senate today.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1.-THE base ball
magnates, it is said, have agreed on one
league next year, but having left out Chica-
Columbus and Milwaukee, these clubs are
are wild and have held a meeting and resolv
ed to have another league embracing Chica-
go, Milwaukee, Columbus, Buffalo. Indian
apolis, Kansas City, Omaha and ST. Paul.
The Chicago club referred to is the Asso-
ciation club.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-Among the an
bhHtments confirmed by the senate yester
day ware the following: To be supervising
inspector of steam vessels, G. III. West
cott' of Michigan, Eighth district. United
states consuts: William X. Sullivan. of
Chicago, His. at Bermuda; J. w. Hine, of
Detroit, az Amherstburg, Ont; C. w.
Erlman, OF ouisyille, Ky, AT Stockholm.
ana Richard Herbst, of Columbus. o., at
Antigua, West Indies w d Owen. Indi.
ana Superintendent of immiglations, and
raft of postmasters.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
The Chicago Nail Rohhery.

CHICAGO, Dec. 17.-Although the mail
robbery in this city is looked upon by the
officials as the most daring piece of work
yet recorded, and every nerve is being
strained to capture the perpetrators. not
one of the five men who did the work has
been captured, nor has clue been found.
The total amount stolen will not be more
than S2,3OO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

VICTORY FOR TELEeRAPHERS.
They Win Two Points in Their Strike on
the 4. and J..

strike of the telegraph employees on the A.
and p. at Albuquerque resulted yesterday
in a victory for the strikers. The points
that the latter insisted on were that their
organization should not be attacked by the
company and an increase of wages. Yes
terday President Marvel, of the Santa Fe,
asked the operators 10 go hack to work,
giving them the increased wages until an
agreement can be reached by negotiations
The first thing the men did when back at
the keys was to send the news everywhere
They received congratulations from all
points
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-The-e were three
bills for pulling buildings introduced in
the senate yesterday appropriating $3.50, 900
A bill was introduced to estab ,ish Il branch
mint at Council Bluffs. Senator's Proctor
and Mcpherson had a number of bills for a
better military system, to prevent deser-
tion. etc. Senator Davis introduced bill
appropriating 81 .OO0OOO for the construc-
tion of a ship canal around Niagara Falls.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Tsui Kwo Yin Denies 1t.

WASHINGTON, Dec 17.-Tsui Kwo Yin. the
Chinese minister, denies the report that
his government has officially declined
President Harrison's invitation to take
part in the Worlds fair. No official action
has yet been taken, he said, regarding the
fair further than to encourage Chinese
merchants by removing the export duty on
all articles sent to Chicago for exhibition
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Senate and House in Brief.

WASHINGTON, Dec l7-Tht house was
IN session only ten minutes and adjourned
IN honor of the memory of the late Repre-
sentative Houk, Of Tennessee. The
speaker announced the commi tee on .ales
as follows: The speaker chairman, Nc
Mlllin, Catchings, Reed and Burrows.
The senate referred the judicial nomina-
tions to the Judiciary committee and con
firmed about 300 appointments. The house
adjourned until Saturday and senate fot
the day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Thinks Palmer About the Man.

W AsHiNGToN, Dec. L. Congressman
Springer beingasked what hethought of the
poom Tor Senator Palmer rs Democratic
candidate for president, said: Il am a Pal
mer man every time. Il would like TO vote
Tor Mr.. Cleveland" said Durborow. talk
ing on the same subject, "but owing to the
complications in the east it Goes not look
TO me as though he could be nominated
In TINS event the nomination must come
west ana the strongest man in the party
today Is the Illinois man, Senator Palmer ,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Judge Clark VIII Get Wen.

NATION, Ills, Dec 1T.-Judge Clark,
who was wounded Tuesday evening by
Frank w. Hornish, is resting comfortably
and exhibiting the same nerve as when he
grappled with his asssilant after the flash
of the first shot. Hornish waived exami-
nation and was taken to the Charleston jail
yesterday morning. A special grand jury
has indicted Hornish
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

PAEE RVEE, y. D., Dec. 11.-While
mixed Great Northern train was running
over :, small bridge four miles east of this
place Yesterday broken rail caused por-
tion of the train to leave the track -Four
passengers Were seriously hurt: William
Flanagan. of Langdon, badly burned and
hand cut; b. Stevenson. Of Gardner. burned
about the face and hands; Christian Olson
and Olaf Olson, of Gardner, both burned
and bruised
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
THE TROUBLE WITH cHlu.
Egan Said to Have Closed Communica-
tions.

II Z
tions.
VALPARAISO, Dec. 17.-It is generally
believed that Egan has ceased communice
ting with the Chilian government, owing
to Matta's circular printed in these dis
patches few days ago. The situation is
considered very critical
WASHINGTON, Dec 17.-Every person
here believes that the Chilian incident is
approaching crisis. Chill has not replied
to the United States demand The mem
bers of congress do not as rule share in
the belief that war will be declared against
Chill. 1t looks as though there might be a
war in congress over the matter before any
5iood is shed in Chilli
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
cutting Down Expenses.

SAVANNAH. Ga, Dec. 1.-THE Richmond
and Danville railroad, operating the Cen
tral railroad of Georgia. has discharged
100 employees from shops here, cutting
down its pay roll nearly s., Goa a month.
Operating expenses of the road are being
reduced wherever possible
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
w" COMMITTEE ON RULES.
W. OF the Selection on Members with
tspirations.

s ''a.NnToN. Dec. 1.-THE composition
!. '"mmittee ON rules announced by
,,I ''s' ,Tl~p yesterday, was the theme of
\ discussion among the members of
"'''' after it adjourned. There was
l''rhf consensus of opinion that the
'" n' the different members of the
s- ..'.IA'u.rtec would play an important
\. -h'ir assignment to other commit
er. lA., belief had its effect upon many
'," members who had feared that
4. 1.,.,. r,'Her would not give them due con-
s. ii'iin Thinks He is "Solid."
t5 'i them were quite outspoken
se .'''a chat those members of the
gL,, .y.hHl'tee would not get as many
ssnr 'u''nIitee assignments as were gen
Hsr, l'"oeded them, and they felt con-
san;.a." a", III the makeup of the various
ers ,,''S g., the new members would re-
o'' Consideration from the speaker.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Major MCKINLEY stin laid Up.

CANTON, o., Dec. 17.-Majbr Mckinley's
condition was unchanged yesterday. He is
still confined to his room, unable to see
callers The appointment of Charles &.
Bickham, of Dayton, as a member of his
staff has been announced.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-United States
Senator Quay said yesterday NO, | am
not candidate for re-ele.tion to the
United States senate, nor do expect to he
when my term is. but he t'.ied with a
smile, III tbs position i teI drrcd me by
the legislature of PepuNylvar ii,, will ac-
cent IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Sued for Se5, 900; Got $500.

OMAHA, Dec 17-John S Mullen yes
terciay obtained verdict of $500 damages
against The World-Herald, which pub
lished report that he had burned his
buildings to obtain the insurance. he
sued for SIS, 600.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17

ST. LOUIS, Dec 17-R. W. Hayward,
travelling agent for Curtis & Co, of Hous-
ton, Tex, committed suicide with NOR
phine at Moser's hotel yesterday. He left
a note saying: 81 have broken the sworn
VOW" He leaves widow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
He Resigned Under Fire.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 17.-Daniel f. So
per, secretary of state, at II o'clock last
night rendered his resignation to Gov
srnor Winans. Charges had been preferred
with the governor accusing Mr.. Soper
with malfeasance in Office and as Mr.. So
per did not deny the charges Governor Wi
mans asked for his resignation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
STRIKERS MOL In HARMONY.

Probability that They will l'ighl Among
Themselves at Crested Butte.
CRESTED BUTTE, Colo, Dec. 17.-Dissen-
sions have arisen in the midst of the riot
ing miners at this place, AMI it now APP
pears probable that there will be fight
among the strikers themsel The
English and Austrians seem anxious to re-
turn to work atsthe company s schedule of
Is cents a ton, but the Italians hold out for
continued hostilities, and declare that if
their fellow-wOrkmen attempt to return
to the mine to dig coal there will be blood
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
DECEMBER

McNllflln Is one OF the prominent MEM
hers selected for the rules committee. Nc
Mlliln, while conservative as to the oues-
uoh OF the chairmanship which win he
rendered him, is confident thar he will get
one of the important committees
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
Mrs. senator Hav1cy'- Condition.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1i.-The attending
surgeon last night reported Mrs. Senator
lEawlcy as making fully as favorable pro-
grcss as could be expected. He thinks
there is every reason to hope for full
recovery
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
NOT IN FAVOR OF FEDERATION.
Grand Master Sweeney. of the switch
men, Gives His View.


men, Gives His View.
ST. LoUIS. Dec. 11.-Grand Master
Sweeney. of the Switchmen's Mutual
Benefit association is here from Chicago.
and in an interview regarding the proposed
federation. said. This federation scheme
will prove tizzle The projectors will
never secure the cooperation of the switch
men nor the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and firemen. The switchmen
in the first place are sufficiently powerful
to need no federation. In the second place
we win never consolidate with set of
scabs such ne compose the brotherhood of
TrainmCn.
Switchmen Have Long Memories.
1--WE will never forget the part they took
in the strike ON the Northwestern last May
Even after that the brotherhood added in.
suit to injury by the action taken by its
grand officers and governing council in in
dorsing the scab members in taking our
places so there is no possibility of the
switchmen allying with them. As for the
firemen and engineers they will refuse to
enter the federation because they are in
close sympathy with uS. and besides by
joining with the trainmen would sane
ton the action of the scabs last
Nav"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
The Sheriff Promises Protection.

Sheriff Shores says that he and his men
will furnish complete protect on. Citizens
are guarding the water worl s and the gas
works as well as the residences for fear
that the strikers will fire the town. 1t is
understood that the company is desirous
of getting rid of the Italians in their EN-
ploy because they blame them for the en-
tire trouble.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
THE MARKETS.
Chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec 16
Following were the quotations on the board
of trade today: Wheat-December, opened
Al%c, closed s5sc; January, opened qIasc.
closed m5sc: May, opened 97c, closed 9634c
Corn-December. opened SOC, closed 4Sc: JAM
uary. opened 44s4c, closed FiIIc: May. opened
42S4c. closed 429sc. Oats-December, opened
3214c, closed &c: January, opened ;s215c closed
8l4c: May, opened SIC. closed S25sc Pork
December, opened and closed SS 10: January,
opened SllW closed Sl0a5; MAY. opened
Sll.421s, closed Sll.40. Lard-December
opened and closed Sial
Produce: Butter Fancy separator 27TeSc
per III; dairieS. fancy. fresh. 2IMs.ic: hacking
stock. fresh. l3al5c. Eggs Fresh candled
loss off, 2+GI24lsc per doz; icehouse stock. II
G lsc. Dressed poultry-Hens, 007J%c per ID;
spring chickens, SSGtac; ducks. a1pllc: geese,
6aec; turkeys, choice, 121Sdl3c; common
stock. lHpl2c; poor. S@2c. Potatoes-Heb-
rons. 36r:s'c per bu: Buroanks SSd35c; Rose.
2Sn;sc: Peerless. 2Sd:slc: common to poor
mixed lots. 2sd.Sc. Sweet potatoes-Illinois
S..iHF2.75: Jerseys, Si.iEt3.,i Apples-Com-
mon. Sl-2@t1.50 per btl: good. SIs5: fancy,
500. Cranberries Cape Cod, S1HOGS.O0 per
bhl, S2-a51a.:O per box; Jerseys S65a55 10 per
bbl, S2.UsEI2 p per box.
Live stock Prices at the Union Stock yards
today ranged follows: Hogs Market
active and lGc higher: prices rather favor
sellers. especially for the better qualities;
sales ranged at S2.jstdS.55 ucs. 81 ind3 %
light. S't0"3'5 rough packing. SS6SG3S5
mixed, and SSalI4t5 heavy packing and ship
ping lots.
Cattle-Narkct rather active ON local and
shipping account, and feeling stronger: prices
made higher on the better qualities: Quota
ticns ranged al S1.7nt615 choice 10 extra ship
ping steers, S4.Std5G0 good to choice do. 81 90
"a 20 fair TO good, S3.t1dSa0 common tc medi-
url, do. S3Gi1t4.25 butchers steers. Sl.Sgi2 10
stocSerS, S2-u$f3eo Texans. - tst7;I ~ rang
ers. S2.5efl3.i0 feeders. SI.59a350 COWS. Sl259
ga bulls and &. 2.:,295ft p veal calves.
Shecp- Market rather active and prices 55a
lOc higher: quotations ranged al 5000 { -
westerns, S3,JoH5.n5 natives and $3.50, 30
lambs.
New York.
NEW NoRK. Dec. 10.
Wheat-No. . red winter cash. Sl.U6ls: De-
cember. Sl0ls; January, Sl.t5I>; February,
SL0Ss; March, S10.I@ Comm > mixed
cash, 57lsc: December, iti34c: January. I3s4c.
oats-Dull but steady; No. mixed cash, :siS
q ioc; January, Sas4c. Rye-Dull and nomi-
nal; western, Slo2Gs i.W Barley Dull; No. =
Milwaukee, s5q &c. Pork k-Dul new mess
sl0.50. Lard-Quet; January, S6eO; Febru-
sry, S653.
Live Stock; Cattle-Trading fairly active at
an advance of l0c per 100 lbs for ali grades:
poorest to best native steers. 81 40 TO Si % Der
| 100 lbs: Christmas steers. S535 to S6Us bulls
and dry COWS. Sl.50 to Sa10 sheep and Lambs
Sheep, steady; lambs. firm at an advance of
| lsc per ib: sheep. S2.,5 to 500 per 100 lbs;
lambs, S5.00 TO 500. Hogs-Nominally steady:
live hogs. S36o to $500 per 100 lbs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
OF AN INVENTOR.

oi Money Keeps Him out of His
Rights for Twelve Years.
4TErruN Dec. 1.-THE patent Office
/ u,' ISSUED two patents covering
-H- inventions in electric railways,
w. probably have an extensive and
-aE' bearing upon the electric rail
Interests ut the country. The original
alton was filed Aug. II, 1879, and
t'en' thereon was issued pursuant to
r' decree Of the supreme court of the
rrn Columbia. overruling the COM
arr nl patents in rejecting the ap-
'.I The inventor il George L.
a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich,
'a.rWe of filing his application he
T" poor t0 employ an attorney to as
2" lie preparation aaJ prosecu-
r from the 'i.rt.
ufamiliarit. with such
alton prepa d 10y him
.... .ur, al the requirements of
..'' office principally on account of
'r. .. u~c technical terms and Ian
a"-...Niug his invention and ~
D.. n.- been twelve years without his
His invention was pronounced
.'d. .. from the start. but after a long
fn OF -I-pouSion awaiting his turn to
a't H Interference with the applica-
-'.. Professor Thomas Hall, of New
'Ia-- stephen d. Field, of Stock
-' NH-- Ihomas a. Edison, of Menlo
"a. j. . and Professor +. w. Siemens,
htHlH Germany. claiming the same in
1.'h. Dis application was refused admis-
'. i'" Interference for technical rea-
\ aa. % arw application was required
.etaa
'"' 'ourts Set Him Right at Last.
.' I'rrirrcnce was also decided
''i'' han ON IA narrow construction of
.''''. aud a patent was issued to Field
u ..'D- what the patent Office construed
ne specific patentable matter. But
"' claims, covering the broad matter,
!, itr>.'ieutly prosecuted by way of ap-
\ " me supreme court of the District of
-,'n'h'a and the latter tribunal over
W. 'L' patent office, thus securing to
w ltt broad claims for which he had
- >. .nnc contending, and he finally
.''''" 10 securing the patents to which
'N' Justly entitled as amongst the
'''' Inventors of electric railways.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-17
The INCIDENT IN PAMlR.
England Had Prepared for 1.-THE Final
struggle at Hand.

LONDON, Dec. l7.-Semi-Official admis-
sions are now made that the recent eneoun-
ter between the British forces at Gilgit
under Colonel Durand and hostile tribes