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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
comptroller Lacey Thinks They Have
''Stood the Racket" Well.

Comptroller Lacey Thinks They Have
''Stood the Racket" Well.
WASHINGTON, Dec 3-The report of
Currency Comptroller Lacey recommends
q number of safeguards, which he thinks
the experience OF the past year has demon
strated to be necessary. such rs the defini-
ton of the duties of directors, and restric-
tons upon their accommodation by the
bank During the year ended Oct. 81,
1891, there were 1873 new national banks
or ganized, possessing an aggregate CAPT.
tai of 20, 700, 900. During the same period
forty-one associations went into voluntary
liquidation, and twenty-five became in
solvent, leaving as net gain for the
twelve months l27 banks with a capital OF
ST.. 553, COO The number of banks in op-
erltion Oct. 81. 1891, was 1904, having in
ca 1ital stock 1894, 755, Sos; bonds deposited
to secure circulation, Sl52, lis, $50; bank
notes outstanding, $i7l, Sos. 94S.
Comment on the Years Failures.
In number of failures the present ex-
ceeds any previous year, but others have
been more disastrous in point of capital
and liabilities. 1t is noted that more than
onc-Ealt in number of banks which be-
came iusolvent during the period covered
by the report were located in two western
states and that these failures were chiefly
due to the effects of four successive crop
fai ures 1t is shown that of the total
number of national banks organized only
So per cent. have become insolvent dur
ing a period of twenty-nine years, and
that the annual average loss to creditors
during that period has been only % of
per cent. of their average liabilities.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
REEDS PROSPECT Foa comFoa I.
What the Candidates FOR Speaker Say
The Republican RepIy.

What the Candidates FOR Speaker Say
The Republican Reply.
WASHINGTON. Dec. ga matter that is
receiving some attention among mem
bers OF the house, apropos OF the speaker.
ship fight, IS what Kind of treatment ex-
Speaker Reed will get from q Democratic
speaker. When Mills was asked he
looked seven kinds of wrath and intima-
ted that Reed would be badly shaken if
the Texan WAS speaker. Springer said
Reed could take lessons in courtesy from
a Democratic house McMillin declined
TO talk. Hatch allowed" that Reed would
get more consideration than he would rel
ish. and Crisp said he would get the con-
sideration TO which his ability entities
him. but looked grim when he said il.
What Republican Think.
The Republicans are Interested in this
Question, but not worried l. Is sug-
gestive O: fun in the house when anybody
tries 70 sit down on Tom Reed. say they.
"Without discussing the question OF who
was discourteous. the Republican mem
Der continues, ain the last house IL may AZ
well be understood that we think Tom
Reed about as able man TO take care of
himself as there is in the house. and that
the man who tries TO get even with him
will have an exceedingly interesting job
on hand
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
ILLINOIS -Auses cELeRRg.
wyatt. at Alton, Tells of Gillham's MUIR
observation-disclosures Denial.

wyatt, at Alton, Tells of Giliham's MUIR
observation-disclosures Denial.
ALTON, Ills, Dec. 3.-The trial of Wy
att, Brown and Starkey coates the most
intense interest in all this region. The
confession OF Wyatt was anxiously
looked for yesterday, and when he went
into the dock excitement was intense
He gave detailed account of what he
and Brown did from p. m. till after the
murder. He stated that he was in Upper
Alton, not far from Gillham's house, and
heard two shots fired. but disclaimed all
knowledge of the murder until he heard
of it on the street the following day
Starkey and Brown joined him at Upper
Alton shortly after The shots were fired.
ForestaiiinS an Abb.
They were in that place looking for a
game OF cards. A farmer named Joseph
Cooper swore he saw Starkey at Alton
junction early on the morning of March
Is This will torestaIi the testimony of
the gang Of Peoria gamblers who are here
TO prove an alibi for Starkey The chief
OF police OF Peoria is here to prove the
character of the men from his city
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
MeKibben ,ays He Is Innocent.

SALEM. Ills, Dec. 81. 4. Mckibben,
In Jail here on the charge of conspiracy to
burn buildings at Sandoval, says he did
not produce evidence at the preliminary
trial because he wanted to save it for the
final hearing of the case. He stoutly
protests his innocence of the crime
charged, and says he is the victim of a
conspiracy himself, and will demonstrate
that fact at his trial
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
another OF Ex.seeretary Bayard,s Gtrls

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 3-Formal an
nouncement has been made of the engage
ment of Louise, daustter of the Hon.
Thomas + Bayard, TO Frank Angel, of
Ithaca, n. y. The marriage ceremony
will take place Monday, Dec 81. at the
residence of the brides father at Delamore
Place. in this city. and will be performed
by Bishop Leighton Coleman, of the do
cese of Delaware. Only relatives and near
friends of the family viii attend
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
"Jim-crowr Cars in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE. Dec 3 Tie report of the
Kentucky railroad commissioners recon-
mends that law be PASSED providing for
separate coaches for whites and blacks
This is probably due in part to the shoot
ing of Miss McEwan by a negro in a row
between whites and blacks on the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad train ia Sep
TENDER last
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
Latest Price of silver.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The price paid
for silver yesterday by the treasury de-
part nent was 50 $40 to 50. 947 per ounee.
The amount purchased at these figures
was 529, 600 ounces. There was an uncon-
frmed rumor current in the treasury de-
part nent yesterday that the Bank Of Eng
land had decided to Issue 9l. O09, 00U in sill
yer nofes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
I'm Grinne SIN Clinrs tn Foster.

WASHINGTON. Dec st is stated that
Secretary Foster will go south, probably
to Ashville, \ C., for a few days rest
and recuperation early next week, before
attempting TO resume his duties in the
treasury department. The grip stili
clinss to the secretary. and though he
improves daily his progress is slow and ne
remains very weak
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
An Appeal for Indiana Miners.

COLUMBUS, O.. Dec 3-President John
b. Rae, of the United Mine Workers, is
sued an appeal yesterday to the miners of
the country asking every miner to tax
himself 25 cents rer week for the support
of the striking miners of Indians
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
Syrup Of Figs.

Produced from the laxative and nutri-
tious juice of California figs, combined
with the medical virtues of plants known
10 be most beneficial 10 the human sys-
tenn. acts gently, on the kidneys, liver
and bowels. effectually cleansing the
system, dispelling colds and headaches.
and curing habitusl constipation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
The Best Authorities,

Such rs DR.. Dio Lewis. Prof. Gross and
others, agree that cstarrh is not local
but constitutional disease. 1t therefore
requires constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarsaparills, which efectuslly and
permanently cures catarrh Thousands
praise it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
Germany "onto' the Reciprocity Idea

WASHINGTON, Dec. According to
information received by the bureau of
American republics, the German govern
meIt is attempting to follow the lead Of
the United States, negotiating a reciproc-
ity treaty with Brazil There have been
several interviews between Count Dono-
hoff and the minister of foreign relations
in which the preliminaries were dis
@nssad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
Extended a Banks Charter.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The corporate
existence of the First National bank of
Oval onna, Mimi, has been extended to
Dec 8, 1911.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
Proctor at HisPo,t AGAIN.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-Secretary Proc.
tor returned to the city at O'Clock p. m.
yesterday and resumed mis- duties at the
war department.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03

Hoo1's Pills cure liver ills, jaundice,
bilious ness, sick headache. constipation
and al troubles of the digestive organ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03

A handsome complexion Is one of tie
greatest charms woman can posssss
Pozzouis Complexion powder gives il.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
A Deadly Blow to Cyrus w. Field.

A gentleman who saw Cyrus W. Field
in his bed said: "Mr Field is greatly
Frustrated. He does not apparently care
TO live, and he is making no effort to help
himself. He lies there moaning. and says
his name, his fortune and his future are
ali gone lie will not be comforted." At
a late hour last night Cyrus w. Fields
physician said: "Mr. Field is resting qui.
city. He will not die tonight, aud will, in
my private opinion, live at least week.
He NAV recover
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03
WAS A OoueLe-DYEo RASCAL.
Edward NJ. Field Robs Father, Partner
aud Creditors.


NEW YORK, Dec SIT was authoritively
learned yesterday that Edward NJ Field,
besides plundering his fathers strong box
OF all the securities contained therein and
leaving the old gentleman penniless, had
also deliberately robbed his partner, John
F. Weiehers. The latter, who came to
town for short time yesterday, is au-
thority for this statement. He says that
Field not only robbed him of the $40 900
capital he invested with the firm, but that
he also took $50, 600 in government bonds
left in the firms safe when Weichers went
to Cuba a number Of months since to
negotiate the purchase OF sugar plan
tationS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-03

Our Fall and Winter Over
coats will bear the closest in
spection, and the gentleman in
the picture says he can find no
fault with them, not even with
the button holes; they are all
wool aud as Wild as you care to
have them; artisucally trimmed
and in point of style and fit
they are not eXcelled, not even
by the merchant tailor. Our
prices are always low enough,
quality taken into considera-
ton.
Snide goods we refuse to
handle at any price. It's al
ways safe to trade at the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
NEWS NOTES.

Nearly 10000 hogs were butch
cred in the west last year.
Freddy Gebhart is dangerously III Of
inhamatory rheumatism in New York.
The total amount of the subscriptions
TO the Sherman fund Is Si4, 7se-enough
TO complete the statue.
The Des Moines river is very high
and is destroying much property Sew
eral bridges have been washed away.
Owing to danger from floods IN Yuma
the Southern Pacific contemplates build
ing its line on high ground three miles
north of that town.
Secretary Foster has decided 10
maintain the treasury policy OF declin-
ing to furnish gold bars in exchange for
gold coin for shipment, at the discre-
tion Of the secretary.
jackson I. Case, son OF J. I. Case Of
Racine Wis, thnmped ex-mayor Secor
on the street for cir culating
slanderous stories about him. and Secor
will air the matter in court.
George Schneider, the aged watch
man at the Pittsburg prison has been
requested to resign by the county COM
missioners for entering the cell Of An
ME Reise, one Of the female prisoners.
Farmers in South Dakota will furnish
land and SOW wheat, the product 90 be
used for liquidating church debts. II the
church people will furnish the seed.
Money for the seed isexpected from the
east
The alliance men in Kansas express
fear that the post masters in the
state who are members OF the alliance
will be removed by the president and
their places given to stalwart republi-
cans.
Secretary Rusk has received from the
directors Of the Chicago live stock ex-
change a communication thanking him
for his successful efforts in behalf OF the
expectation American cattle TO Ger
many.
The secretary Of the Interior invited
bids from cattle owners for the use II the
Crow reservation in Montana for graz
Tag purposes during the coming year.
The lands include about II million
acres.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
vINIrA INDIAN TERRITORY. THURSDAY, APRIL

strike 10 force concessions promised
but not fulfilled . The story recently
exploited In the press that Mrs. Harri-
son had her niece, Mrs. Dimmick, on
the white house pay roll as housekeeper
thereby affording Mrs. Dimmick a
handsome sinecure is Indignantly de-
MED by the ladies interested, who be-
lieve the tale 10 have had jealous
and malicious origin. M A jury at San
Francisco has just disagreed in the
case Of Carl Lundquier charged with
the murder OF his mistress. This Is
the fifth jury that has disagreed in the
case. The Ave trials have cost the city
8l0,0 900.
1t is proposed to locate a colony on
Bellamy's plain In No-Man's-Land 49,.
Woman-killers were hanged at Wilkes
barre, Pa, and Mauch Chunk. Pa. ~.
Coke strikers are going back to work In
Pennsylvania and rioting is feared -.
A Long Island Jail janitor fed 1900
tramps last winter at profit Of II cents
per tramp. -. Thomas Dunbar OF
Cheyenne county, Kas., was murdered
by mob in his own home. IL Is like
~ that 81, 10000 in bounties will soon
be distributed among old soldiers In
Michigan . Capt. w. t. Dowell, state
treasury OF the farmers alliance, at
Fayetteville, Ark, was eoniidenced out
OF S3, 600 by three sharpers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

only assure the italian government that
IL would prosecute tho persons guilty OF
the attack on the Italians at New Or
leans. II could not assure the Italian
government that IL would punish them
as Italy desires; that would be for grand
and petit juries 10 determine. The
italian government has been told that
the president deplores the occurrence
and that this government has taken
steps TO Investigate the matter Part
Of this investigation was the ascertain
ment Of the nationality Of the Italians
who were killed, and this has not yet
been learned.
There is no proof whatever before the
president or the secretary Of state that
a single Italian citizen was among the
victims and such proof Is an absolute
necessity preliminary 70 a fair demand
FOR reparAtion The officers OF the dee
partment Of justice are still inquiring
into this and other branches OF the case.
II is suspected in administration circles
that the recent changes in the Italian
cabinet may have much TO do with the
present state Of affairs. The Marquis
Rudini. who has assumed the premier
ship, Is supposed to be- open TO the in
iuence Of popular clamor and to desire
TO achieve reputation with the MASSES
10y catering 10 the demand Of a hot
headed element in Italy. Al any rate
il is felt that the present state Of af-
fairs Is only temporary, and there Is no
or intention to take any
hasty action on the part Of this govern
ment.
Certainly Mr. Porter, the United
states minister 10 Italy will not be re-
called, and this government will re-
main In a pacific attitude and abide by
the developments Of the future. Ia
other words, rs put by very distin-
guished statesman speaking Of the sub
iect tonight: We will keep our shirts
on.
NEW ORLEANS, April The news
OF the reported recall Of the Italian min
lister was received in this city this after
noon. There WIS some excitement aud
much talk touching the probable or pos
sible International complications and
the likelihood Of hostilities. The pre-
yailing sentiment here, however, is un-
respecting the act Of the citi-
lens In lynching the assassins.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
RANDOM NOTES.

The funeral services OF Lawrence
Barrett lasted only ten minutes.
The Methodist ministers Of Chicago
indorsed the action Of the New Orleans
mob.
Chicago carpenters for the next
tive years viii receive 3 cents an hour
and work eight hours q day.
The Brazil railroad companies have
oriered forty-six locomotives from
United States manufacturers
A Judge at Indianapolis has upheld
the Indiana eight hour Law. The case
viii now goto the supreme court for
final adjudication.
Kate Chase has won notable victory.
Near her now historic house. known as
EdgewoOd. near the soldiers home at
Washington. are two low wsyside
groggeries, and on these she decided to
make war A bill was introduced IN
congress prohibiting the Issuance Of
liquor license within one mile Of she
soldiers home. The saloon men paid
little attention 20 it, but finally Il be
came a Law. Forty or ffty saloons ia
all are wiped out Of xistence. fnclud-
ing the Objectionable groggeries near
Mrs. Chase's home, as well as ten OF
fifteen more which would have soon
been started in the new suburhs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
The pIson Mecarthy right

TROY, n. y. March 3i.-The long
talked of fight between Mccarthy and
Dixon was finally pulled of tonight at
Bicycle rink. The fight was for 81, 900
and the leatherweight championship.
The rink was crowded. and choice seats
were sold at $50 each. and the Cribb
club, under whose auspices the fight oc-
curred took IN fully $4,000
Continuous sparring marked the first
round
In the second Dixon knocked Me-
Carthy down twice and in the third sent
him TO the grass.
Mccarthy caught Dixon in the face
IN the fourth but Dixon countered and
staggered his opponent.
In the nth Mccarthy was knocked
down again.
In the sixth considerable in-fghting
was done, and the round was exciting.
Dixon knocked Mccarthy down just
before time was called. Up to this time
Dixon had the best Of the fight by long
odds.
In the seventh round there was con-
siderable excitement Both SPARED
for wind. Dixon got in two left swings
ers, Mccarthy led. hit aud fell short
AluNbih Wtit ABOUT even IN lnt
eighth round, but in the ninth Dixon
caught Mccarthy on the neck, stagger-
ing him. Mccarthy fell short again
aud the round ended.
Mccarthy had the best Of the tonth
and made some good PUSHES Dixon
played at long Grange on McCarthy's
stomach.
There was hard lighting In the eloy-
enth round, Mccarthy cut a deep cash
under DiNons right eye.
IN the twelfth round Dixon did the
fighting and Mccarthy hugged him to
avoid punishment Mccarthy was
bleeding freely.
Thirtcenth.-McCarthy kept out OF
reach
From the thirteenth 10 the eigh-
teenth round honors were about evenly
divided.
The nineteenth, twentieth and TWEEN
ty-frst rounds were in DiXon's favor.
In the twenty-second round Dixon
rushed Mccarthy all around the ring
and knocked him out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

During the present week. writes
''Vidette" from New York. MIS- Frank
Leslie proposes 20 execute new viii,
which will devote the bulk OF her es-
tate 20 the fOrn linr of am institute for
women exclusively. Her sale of Frank
Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper has
made new Will necessary and She has
this 10 say on the subject. 81 want to
supply that lack in womau's life, which
Is so large a factor ina mans life-the
ability 10 get the very best facilities for
improvement relaxation and home
comfort at cost price. Educated and
able-bOdied women who cannot help
themselves do not deserve help from
others. Paupers. children. mnatics.
the aged and the sick are an cared for
now. Men need no help. since the very
fact of their being men gives them
abundant opportunity TO earn their
own living. Women are handicapped
in many ways and DO not think any
one has ever held out a helping hand
to them in the way / propose. NV
idea is 20 have building with studios.
clubrooms. a library. baths. offices. and
restaurant I'm which meals will he
furnished al cost price. There should
~ ANAAAtiN ANHNAAA0f NAHNs AiAA f'-l AAAtAlNfAN4N
endowed courses of lectures. Art
students interest me greatly and I want
them 10 have every facility Young
girls wishing to follow literature as a
profession shall also be provided for.
The general plan ] have in view is
something like that of the Players club
presented by Edwin Booth % his fell
lows. Ny benehciarics are to he wo-
men who earn their own living. either
by art. literature or any similar pro-
'ession. Nothing win be done while I
live. By hard work I have earned the
right to enjoy the benefit OF my fortune
SO long as T can. ] hope TO remain ia
buisuess ten years longer and then re
tire and enjoy the fruits OF my labor.
Every bequest ia my win is 10 be 20
women or Tor the benefit of women. with
The single exception OF Marshall L.
Wilder. who Is the best little friend
ever had. Mrs. Leslie is supposed 20
De worth now $500. 900. Tn an uroha-
hility her Institute win have an end0w-
meut of about half a million.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
Me.tcrn InlnnIs I,rInre.I

GALENA, lll, March 3l.-One OF the
heaviest rain storms that has occurred
here since the memorable centennial
flood, visited this section sunday night
doing great damage to the railroads
and other property. The Chicago. ST.
Paul and Kansas City track ia this
county suffered most from the food and
the company is now running its trains
over the Illinois Central between Gale
ma and Dunbar. At the Rice tunnel.
near this city. which has been in dan
ger Tor several days. a cavern occurred
at the western approach. burying the
track many feet deep for 100 yards.
At Trosdaie station. a short distance
east Of the tunnel. a west bound freight
was derailed by the spreading of the
track and dozen ears. including the
cabOose. went into the ditch
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

Gen. Foster, representing the United
States, has begun reciprocity negotia-
tions with Spain. -, A fight between
Scotch crofters, who refuse TO be evic-
ted, and police, is expected AT Orissay
Park "A fight between English and
Venezuelans has occurred on the Ven
e2uelan frontier. The boundary dis
pute caused IL. Postmaster General
Raikes' recent foolish rulings against
the American messenger boy service
has raised storm Of Indignation in
England Venezuela has accepted an
invitation TO be present at the World Z
fair. :. There are fresh reports Of pri-
vation and starvation on the West coast
OF Ireland Spain and Great Britain
have signited their acceptance OF invi-
tations to be represented at the Worlds
fair. Queen Victoria is at Grasse in
France. She was given a cordial recep
tion by the people upon her arrival yes
terday . Arthur Wilson, at whose
honse In London the notorious baccarat
scandal originated, has been appointed
by Queen Victoria high sheriff OF York
shire. II is reported that Mr.. Wilson
will be knighted The republic OF
San Domingo, where was located the
HfsL settlement OF SpdnlAfus IN tne
new world, is the first government 10
take active Worlds fair action. San
Domingo will exhibit, among other
Indian idols, photographs OF ruins, etc.
-. Ramiasatra, the Madagascar Gov
ernor who tortured 27s persons TO death,
has been put TO death.
Prince Louis, son OF the dead Prince
Victor, will not be banished from France
j.. The war by Postmaster General
Raikes on the American messenger-b boy
system has been taken into the courts
-. Paris Figaro publishes a statement
that Blsmark and Prince Napoleon
had a conference in 1866 at which Bis.
mark proposed a close offensive and de-
fensiye alliance between Germany and
France. Napoleon III refused 10 con
slider the question.