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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
,or,, Aug. ~. 1859.
me rewards of CapitaI.

1If the Testern farmer or the southern
PLANTER thinks that the railroad running
through his section is making more money
than IL should ret nim econonlze and in
vesa his accumulation in the property and
thus become beneficiary OF its prosperi-
ty A. "A matter OF fact, however. expert
ence ard atistics show that the railway
Corporations of tnrs country have NOT ac-
quired an undue proportion OF the reward
of industrial and commercial growth dur
ing the past thirty or forty years. Accord
Ing TO "Popr's Manual" the total capital
inves mem in railroads in 1897 was Si0.-
l22 COO, 900, the gross earnings being 1913
per cent, and net earnings "a per cent.
Thus over Jwo-thIrtis OF all the earnings
went to labor and supplies, the capital
getting for its share less than 80 per cent,
whereas in England, where lower interest
rates generally prevail, the return on rail-
way capita is l per cent. The reward
of capital should lie proportionate TO the
risk involved.
The Creditor AMI the Debtor.
81 known thai it is very common to as
sail capital as hostile to labor, but capital
is itself the product of labor and to deny
TO it its natural fruit is 10 deny to labor
its natural reward. Capital is the result
of abstinence, or labor stored up, and it is
thar part OF wealth itself which is used
for purposes of reproduction. The west
ern farmer oorrows money, saved by the
industry and frugality of the eastern
manufacturer or laborer. and he spends
the money thus borrowed in building
new farm houses and fences or adding a
new tract OF land to his estate, or in buy
ing new implements of agriculture. II a
few bad seasons come, or prices are low,
or he is inprovident and extravagant,
and if misfortune overtakes him, he con-
dennis the money-lender as an oppres-
sor.
Illustration of a Point
perhaps Z is human nature for the
debtor to dislike the creditor, but, never
theless, the creditor equips the debtor
with a command over the implements of
commerce, which, if prude nifty and intel
sligently employed, will lift him up to a
higher estate. During the war when the
credit of our government was at low
ebb, German Investors and spectators
bought our bonds, and events justified
them in their confidence in the integrity
and resources of the north. 1t would be
| bad grace, indeed, for us to condemn them
| for their confidence in us at a time when
we could obtain credit nowhere else in
Europe, and TO assail them with epithets
| for having made money ont of our neces-
sites. They did not create the necessities;
| they relieved them.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
mormous At Work in Russia.

ST. PETERsBUBG, Nov. l3.-The author
tiles of the fam stricken province Of
Saaria are dealin I with a new evil in the
shape of an invasion of Mormon mission
aries from America. These are conduct
ing an active campaign among the poor
peasants, who ars induced by their cir
cumstances to readily believe any story
about the promised land being at a dis
lance away from Russia The Mormons
invariably select for their victims fami-
lies that have several girls.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
IDON.PIATls DEAD.
The Brilliant Journalist Crosses
the Dark River.
HIS SUDDEN DEcEAsE A SURPRISE.

A Short Review of the Career of a Re-
Record aud Creation of "a New caooI
of journalism, One That Caused Him
Lot of Trouble, However--''Z ,ciis'
Chandeliers Hunt for "Dion Pott"
CLEVELAND. O., Nov 13 Word was re-
ceived here last night announcing tho
death of Don Piatt at his home. Mac-o.
Chez, yesterday afternoon. Colonel Piatt
had been suffering for several weeks with
a complication of diseases induced by IA
grippe" but it was only in the last few
days that his illness was regarded as at
all serious, and his death was complete
surprise TO his many friends in this vicin-
ity.
Founded Free Trade Monthly
Colonel Piatt has resided quietly at his
country home in Logan county e,er since
his retirement from active journalistic
work. In 1888 he was called from this re-
tirement at the urgent request of Mr.
Cleveland to found Belford's Free Trade
Monthly Magazine, in New York He
remained at that work upwards of a year,
when he returned to his country home,
aud at the time of his death was engaged
uDon an elaborate biographical history of
General George ii. Thomas.
Short sketch of His Career.
Col Piatt was born in Cincinnati, O =,
on June %, 1919. and was educated at St
Xavier college and in 1851 was appoini I'd
judge of the court of common pleas of Ham
tlton county. AT the end of his term he
was secretary of legation at Paris during
President Pierce's administration Dur
ing part of the civil war he was on the
staff of General Robert c. Schenck Since
then he has devoted himself to farming
and literature. having founded and edited
the Washington I'd. @ Capital for two
years He has published a sharply criti-
cal work Memoirs OF the Men W ho
Saved the Union"
His Brilliant War Record.
Dom Piatt's doings during the war and
since are well known TO all coDversant
with the public affairs of the time He
enlisted as private at the sound of the
first shot. Before his company set out for
the field he WAS elected captain. His ca
reer on the field was such that he was soon
made colonel. He was soon afterward
made chief of staff to General Schenck, in
which capacity he served until the close Of
he war. He was made member of the
court that Investigated the Harper Ferry
disaster, and wrote out the finding OF the
commission in so striking a manner that
he was made judge advocate of the court
which tried General Buell.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
Meetipr of Abol,tiopi.t..

HARTFORD Nov ID A number of old
time Abolitionists met here Wednesday
night and appointed a committee 10 make
arrangements for banquet and reunion
in Hartford during the coming winter.
All of those present. were gentlemen of
vigorous old age
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13

ST Louis. Nov. ia number Of Mis-
souri, congressman are in the city and
yesterday they held a secret meeting at
the Southern hotel What was done can
not be certainly stated but it is generally
understood that an address was prepared
calling upon representatives throughout
the country. and especially in the south
west and northwest to support Represent.
alive Hatch of this state, for speaker.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
So Lonely He Preferred 10 Die.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Nov. 10. Fred
Weber, the only inmate of the Wayne
county Jail, committed suicide by strang:
ling himself He left note saying that
the place was too lonely. and gave that as
q reason for his act
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13

A WEARY JOB FOR NOTHING.

The Naupun. Wis, Escaped Prisoners
All EecHptured.
WAUPAN. Wis. Nov 13-Eobert y.
West, John Stagg and Ferdinand Mack,
the three life prisoners who escaped from
the state prison at this place "Wednesday
through tunnel which they had slowly
and iaboriously bored during long peri
cd, We're recaptured Yesterday morning at
Lake Emily, fourteen miles from this
sfr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13

Dom Piatt could put more dynamite
into Il sentence than any other man of his
time. His selection of words was perfect
and his charming style brought out their
fullest emphasis. However unpopular his
sentiment may have been on any sub
jet, lie was never accused of writing u
line that was not interesting. He said
what he had TO say and then quit. In all
he produced. whether state papers, tariff
articles, novels, short stories, delicate love
sonuets, or critiQues. he was ever prac-
teal, his taste ever elevated, and his style
e..
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
ORDERED TO DENY EVERYTHING.
An Official Dispatch to the brazilian
Minister at Washington.


WASHINGTON Nov. 13-Senor Mendonca,
the Brazilian minister, yesterday received
the following cablegram from his govern
ment at Rio de Jansiro in regard TO the
situation in that country:
Continue to deny alarming reports spread
through EuroI in regard TO the restoration
of monarchy and disturbance of public order
in Brazil. Rio de JRneiro is perfectly quiet,
business is satisfactory and lively, with conf
dence in the government News received
here daily announces perfect quiet in all the
states except Rio do SUI. Deny London Times
telegram and declare that there is no general
discomfort in tie country.
No show for a Monarchy.
The government will shortly fix day for
the congressional elections, according to the
election laws. Restoration of the monarchy is
opposed almost universally. matter def
nitely settled. Ouray -Preto, Nabuco and all
the old monarclIists are enjoying perfect free
dom. Exchange is conducted with security,
and confidence in the governments stability
is general The Bank of the Republic is not
giving artificial quotations, and the English
banks are dealing in exchange with freedom;
they declare that the reports to the contrary
are circulated By the enemies of the republic.
CWTRMONT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
Dinerent Nan in Private Life.

There was no understanding man than
Don Piatt. The tender, almost caressing.
glance of his clear brown eyes and the
kindness of his smile Instantly iulled the
apprehension excited by the announce
ment of his name Nor did he carry into
his private life any of the bitter cinicism
that made his name a terror to politicians
and 10 snobs. OF the qualities known to
the public he exhibited 10 his friends only
his keen wit, broad views, and unswerv-
ing loyalty He was the most indulgent
of hush lnds 10 his invalid wife, the most
faithful of friends, the most jovial Of
companions, and the most unrelenting Of
Laters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-11-13
A JOURNALISTIC REVOLUTION.
Nobody Spared by the Pen of the New
Writer for the Press.

Writer for the Press.
tered Journalism. He was one of the as
sociate editors of the New York Sun. and
afterward, in company with George AL
fred Townsend, established the Washing
ton Capital Townsend remained upon
the staff but a short time and Piatt be-
came the sole proprietor. Then began
career of journalism that slowly revolu-
tionizd the entire profession. The press
had up to his entering in the field always
spoken courteously of presidents, sens-
tors, representatives and other officials,
but be started on Il new tack Said he
later: lit was my business to pull the
polished veneer off these idols and expose
the cheap stuffing of which they were
made"
Had Some Trouble Occasionally.
Piatt was a veritable free lance and at
tackled every body and everything, indulg-
ing freely in personalities and exploiting
official and family scandals. He was
particularly fierce critic of Grants
ADMINISTRATION and of his appoint
ees. He was a fighting enemy
Of the lobby, but was as often
wrong us right in his attacks.
He was several times assaulted and horse
whipped on account of articles which he
had printed, and on one occasion a ma
tional scandal was created by the action
of Senator Zach Chandler, who, with u
big pistol in his hand, ran up and down
Newspaper Row one busy night looking
Eagerly but unsuceessfully 70 i"Dion Pc t."
w N aimed in .;5ipu
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
ATTENTION, POLICEMEN.
A Boy With Brick Child Knocked in
the Head.

We have called attention to the
bad practice of boys throwing rocks
on the streets. 1t should be broken up
by severely furnishing the recreants,
and parents who neglect to teach
their boys better.
Yesterday evening Cook Roach's
little hree-year-old daughter, Mary,
came out from Tom Majors on Nun
ford avenue, a little ahead of her
nurse, when negro boy hurled a
brick bat at the child striking her a
fearful blow just above the left eye,
and cutting a cash to the bone. The
child fell senseless and was some
time recovering from the effect.
She was carried home with the
blood streaming from her head. A
physician was called in and the
wound dressed, but it is feared the
cut will leave a bad scar for life.
The officers arrested the boy, who
is about seven years old, but decided
that the chap was too young to pun.
ish and released him.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
olarksville the Coming Iron Center.

The Courier Journal says: "There
are furnaces in the South to-day
making iron at $3.50 lower, we be-
lieve, than can be made anywhere in
Europe" And we believe that no
where in the South can iron, con-
sidering quality, be made cheaper
than right here in GAINESVILLE, and
this fact is going to be demonstrated
very soon. A correspondent of the
Money Market Review, writing
about the new City of Carlyle, just
below here, notes the fact that the
old Cumberland Iron Works on this
property took the premium for the
best iron exhibited at the London
Exposition in 1851. The Louisa ore
banks being worked by Gracey,
Woodward & Co., furnishes the same
quality of ore, and the hills on the
south side all the way down to Car
lyle are full of it. The iron industry
is being rapidly transferred to the
South, and with the proper efforts
GAINESVILLE can secure enough Eng
lish capital to start dozen furnaces
about here.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Murfreesboro, Tenn Prof. Patty, Muir
freesboro.
w. J. Ely-Rev. w. G. Grace, Knox
vile, Tenn; Miss Sallie Hale, Mis-
sionary to Mexico; DIR. T. r. Eaton,
Louisville, Ky.
A. II. Patch-L. c. James and H. f.
James, Gibson, Tenn.
John Adams Rev. w. ]. Bolin and
E. A. Collins, Milan, Tenn.
Clay Stacker-Dr. q. A. Lotion aid
wife, Nashville.
t. p. Major-Rev. r. b. Mahoney,
Columbia, Tenn; DIR. s. l.. Mari, Nut
Bush, Tenn.
John Hurst-Rev. ]. Van Ness,
Nashville.
DR.. @. u. Wilson--Judge 4. Shep-
herd and wife, Chattanooga.
DIR. I'll. e. Beach-Rev. w. D. JOY
ner, Rev. J. |. Ayers and VIM. Aus.
tin, Brownsville.
Dl' : - ASunyOA- IL NUM- auu
Stacey Lord, CHATTANOOGA.
s. A. CALDWELL. N. Conner, Rip
ley, Tenn; J. L. DAVIS, Dyer, Tenn.
Louis G. Woods. A. Davidson and
Rev. J. p. Weaver, Nashville.
J. e. Kendrick M. Il. Pitcher anC
wife, Nashville; Rev. w. HI. Banks
dale and wife, Memphis.
]. j. Crusman-Dr. II. J. Deupree
Jackson, Tenn.
s. B. Nichols-Rev. w. e. Davi
and George Davis, Dover, Tenn.
r. d. Moseley-A. w. Mari, Browns
uille; F. IF. Dawn, Andersonville.
Mrs. A. McReynolds-Rev. B. Nc
Matt, Brownsville.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
Attention, Ladies.

AT the suggestion of s. A. Caldwell,
chairman and general manager OF
the dinner to be given to those who
attend our monumental and re-
union meeting on the 10Th inst, the
following ladies are respectfully re-
quested to give him their assistance
on that occasion, and will please re-
port to Chairman Caldwell at the
Court house on the 14th, so that they
may take counsel with him and or.
ganize for the 10th and its important
duties. Those who cannot come will
please notify him, SO that their
places may be filed by others:
Mesdames Hatcher Neblett, Jones
ID. Neblett, John Hurst, G. d. Bailey,
Ii. N. Leech, Kate Poindexter,
Thomas Herndon, II. Z. Beach,
Clarence McReynolds, &. M. Barker,
E. II. Peck, Ed. Harrison, Piedmont
Gerhart, Mike Savage, John West,
Will Meriwether, Dick Roach, Frank
Beaumont, James Oldham. Misses
Emma Tyler, Mary Quarles Joe
Ford. w. A. QUARLEs,
Chm Genl. Committee.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
REUNION COMMITTEE.
Things Getting in Good Shape for Next
Thursday.

A general meeting of the Reunion
Committee was held at the court
house to-day, Gen. Quarles presid-
ing.
The object was to compare notes
and complete arrangements for the
reunion next Thursday.
Reports are very favorable. The
contributions are very liberal, and
the people are coming from every
quarter. Quite number of carcasses
have been contributed, besides the
baskets.
The lower Red river bridge, Port
Royal pike, Edmundson's and Ser
cey's ferries will be free; others not
vet heard from.
A resolution was adopted request
Ing all persons sending in baskets TO
nut cards on them giving names of
owners, and to deliver them by ten
o'clock a. m. on the 10Th to s. A.
Caldwell or Judge Tyler at Henry's
Grove. Those sending in carcasses
will report by shutdown on the l4th
70 VIM. Ballentine at the lower Red
river bridge. Persons in the city
w,,l send contributions to the court
house by 9 o'clock a. M, Oct. 10.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
City Property For Sale.

l offer for sale, privately prior to
Oct. 10, and by auction on said day,
unless previously sold, the property
of J. j. Hamlet on First street, and
that in the rear of same on Washing
ton street, the property of Jas. M,
Hamlet. The sale will be made
with a view of removing from the
city. For further infol nation apply
to J. M. Hamlet. ang30d, tf,4p
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
Burned to Death.

Miss Maud Cough, of Henderson,
KY, niece of Frank Fiederling, OF
this city, was SO badly burned last
evening by her clothing igniting
from the fire in CRATE, that death
resulted a few hours later. Mr.. Fled
erling and wife have gone to Hen
derson to attend the burial.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
To Advertisers.

Advertisers are requested to hand In changes for
their advertisements not later than $3.50 a. m. on
the day they a0fsh them inserted We desire that
eur advertising columns be kept fresh ard bright,
as knoaO This to be one Of the great secrets Of
success In advertising, and for this reason aOe
oiUe our patrons frequent changes, but aOe must
insist on The observance Of the above rule, as ace
canndt handle our regular complement Of net0s
,o1en ero,0ded Wth other matter in the middle Of
the day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
Jno. Allen Appointed.

Governor Buchanan yesterday ap.
pointed Jno. Allen commissioner of
kerosene, or coal oil inspector for
GAINESVILLE to succeed DIR. w. A.
Shelby whose term has just expired.
This will end considerable agony
among the numerous candidates.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

A full meeting ofthe members and
of the Board Y. M. G. A. is requested
at their rooms over M. l.. Cross, this
evening at 1880. State Secretary
Milliken will be present, and bust
ness of importance will come up.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10
Teachers Institute.

A Teachers Institute is being
held to-day at Bethlehem church,
on McAdoo, by Prof. Curd. Several
teachers passed through the city
this morning, en- route.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

VIM. Amacker shot and killed
Pat Milliron at West Side Park,
Nashville, last night. They were
both race horse men, and quarrelled
over a woman,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

l.. WE'LL had fine lot of egg plant
fruit in market this morning, one
nearly as large as mans head, the
largest ever seen in this country.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

J. w. McGehee has returned from
visiting his country stores and re-
ports business booming.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

New buckwheat -four and genuine
maple syrup in barrels, at Young &
Beach's.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Workmen are engaged to-day re,
moving the vault from the Franklin
Bank building.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Hrs. f. f. Pearce and family re-
turned yesterday from visit to rela-
tives in Mckenzie, Jackson and Ok
ford
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Philip Lieber arrived from Louis.
willie this morning,as looking natural
"a ever,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

The Hamlet property was not
sold to- day, there not being an &C.
ceptable bid.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Thomas higgins, of New Provi-
dence, was taking in the city this
morning.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

]. II. Milliken, State Secretary of
the Y. M. G. A., is in the city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

IosT--A small diamond scarf pin,
natwaan las. T. Woods office and
passenger depot. Return to jas. J.
Wood and receive reward. o.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Miss Eva Bryant, of Mckenzie, is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. e. F.
Pearce.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Mrs. George Bowling has returned
from Nashville.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

viii Dunlop, of st. Bethlehem, is
In the city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Miss Matte DENIES is in town to-
day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

The Mothers Friend Shirt Waist
at STATIONS. s2S
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Squire J. X. Ramey is in the city.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-10

Capt. R. G. Wilson is in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-02-11
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle Of the Movements OF In
hINihunIs

dl,iduals.
Stuart +. Reed, editor of the Clarksburg
I Tclcu1m, was in the city Yesterday.
Stuart II. Reed. of the Clarksb0rg Iolc-
grlm. was iu town last evening 10 hear
Stanley.
Jack Gasscoc. aud wife have gone To
Ne,, York. where Jack will attend tosome
base ball business.
MIR. Chus. Aul has returned from Pitts
burg. where be- oficiated as best man at
the marriage of a friend.
Councilman john Zarnitz was on the
streets again. after being confined To the
house for some time by severe illness
Mrs. L. B McCormak will leave soon or
a trip 10 81 Louis aud other Southern
cities, from where she Will 30 to Colorado
20 spend tie sumner
The many friends OF Mrs. h. r. Adams
will be panied TO learn of her death, which
occurred at her home few minutes past
midnight this morning.
Mrs L 3. Mccormick will leave on the
10th for s.. Louis and other southern cit
les. and thence for Colorado, where she
Will spend the coming summer.
Miss Minnie Peters, an accomplished
Young lady of Canton. O., who has been
visiting the family OF Mr.. c. Aul, on
Twelfth street. has returned to her home.
At a recent meeting Of the Whitaker Iron
Company. George p Whitaker, formerly
OF this place. was elected direo Tor 70 fill
the V4c3ncy cccasioued by the deaih,cf his
Crandfaiher.
Nj. and MS j. :. OieSoncams, who's
brilliant wedding recently occurred - tie
Cathedral. are now at the ST Charles
Hotel IN New Orleans. viewing the Merdi
GraS festiyGl