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Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22

III. or lack 'ng one Ga If seven wears a.
ter the c. mmission of he crihe His
victim was bis own brother-iD law, DAN
lei Dougheriy, and McDermott while
under the il fl renee of quor 10 some ex-
tent' Is said TO have been Ia full possess
sion of his senses which is demonstrsted
oy the fact that soon as he realized The
extent Of his crime ne made good his es-
cape, Daniel Dougherty, the murdered
ma2, was 26 years { f age, unmarried. and
resided with his parents short distance
from the McDe. mott housa. Oo the
night OF The murder Patrick McDermntt,
Daniel Doughevty and one Thomss Cook
had been to Reynolds where they drank,
and according to evidence at the coron-
er's inquest, were all under the irfiLence
OF liquor to some extent. They returned
home about IL O'Clock that night and
went into the kitchen f McD~rmott's
home where they ate supper. During
the course of the meal thtrs was M re or
less wranelng between the brothers-in-
law, and after finishing their supper they
sat down by the stove where they told
stories for awhile, but later the conversa-
tiSn drifted arour d to the old quarrel,
which was renewed McDe1mott fiually
got up and walked into the pantry off
the kitchen, and while in there kept up
the conversation with Doug
herty. While in the pantry
ii is supposed he got the revolver with
which he sfterward committed the mur-
der. lie then came out again and stood
by the stove. and it was at this time that
the quarrel got the hottest. The lie WAS
Passed back and forth and thrt ats of
whipping one another were made.
Dougherty got up from his chair and told
McDermott he would smash him aud in
an instant the latter whipped out his re-
volyer and furnished it about Dougherty
was apparently very cool aud told Me,
Dermott that he could not bluff anyone
with that thing and that he bad better put
II up, and then added that if he didn't he
would knock McDermstt down with
chair. McDermott the n ordered Dcuguerty
from the house and the latter retorted by
applying an opprobrious epithet, when
McDermOtt saying as he aid so, Now,
take that, took aim and fired. The ball
entered Dougherty's right breast and
lOdpad spmau hare paa- tho c,;r. ~
woundt man ran out of the house fol-
lowed by his sister, McDermotts wife,
who assisted him 10 their fathers home
near By where he died in few hours
McDermott mounted horse and after
bidding his wife good oye and expres sing
his sorrow for his crime rode away.
Sheriff !tetlcker was on the ground early
mex. morning and followed McDerml DIT
to AID do, from which place he traced
him TO Burlington ind found saloon
where the murderer had stopped. and
found that be had left there for Creston,
Iowa. Here the sheriff dropped the clue
and came home, and the n,xl day Sc
cured Pinkerton man from Chicago, ard
again took up the clue which they fol-
lowed to St. Paul, and fro there up into
Montana where the trail WAS lost, and
they returned without their man A re-
ward of $400 was then offered for McDer-
motifs capture, $500 being offered by the
county and $500 by the state, and pho
murderer were sent out by the sheriff
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
Insurance.
Subscribe for Stock

In the Second series of the
home Building and Loan 4 $50
Ciation, Of Rock Island.
A saf-r and better investment
than Government Bonds, be-
cause the loans are made only
upon established values and il
pays more than three times as
much interest besides the
amount invested and the profits
can be Withdrawn at any time
Money loaned at lowest rates.
R.A. Donaldson, secretary.
OFFICE, Rooms 3. 4. 5 and Masonic Temple
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22

Roth the method and results when
syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
renily yet promptly on the Kidneys,
liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
r1ly remedy Of its kind ever pro-
luced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
captable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the most
POPULAR remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists, Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN TRANCiSC0. CAL.
tnUTSvtIs Tr gsr' VJHt -
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
Confirmed.

The favorable impression produced on
the first appearance of the agreeable Ii
quid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs few
years ago has been more thsn confirmed
by the pleasant experience of all who
have used it. and the success of the pro-
prietors and manufacturers of the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22

Ihe continuation of our great muslin
underwear sale this week. we shall
expect continuation of the large
crowds that We're the order of every
oay last week In this department we
are In many instances trading dollars
Tor Doc pieces, in other instances we
get ooc and even CSC for our dollar. At
any rate you save at least 32c and
most likely soc on each dollars worth
ofgoods purchased.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22

Go to the Industrial fair tonight.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22

d good deal has been said about amp
'-.l'l'ys that are tough against heat;
some times store keeper will advertise,
.oi Instance, to replace all the Pearl
''r ehimneYs that break on the lamp.
b-S It's worth more to have one that
I'a be knocked off or dropped, without
O'e"S'ng That is the way thousands CO.
10 one that breaks from heat If you buy
GOOD ones.
IHey make at Ottawa, III. ., a chimney
vA'sa the LA Bastie. which you can
o'op on the floor without breaking once
u hundred times. perhaps; they are
'1sn against heat. too. If you are
"1''ag that your chimneys are costing as
r.ucA y. as the lamp, try La Bsstie. -
No. ? 20 cents.
Keep them, SO do most grocers
g. M. Loosely.
van. Lamps, Table cutlery,
ie's sasond avenue.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
THE DATE AND PLACE.
The Illinois Democratic Conyeu
ton.
To be Held at Sprin2f cid ApriI 2.-
The state Committee Meeting.

CHICAGO. Feb. 22.-Tbe democratic
state central committee of Illinois met at
the Sherman house this morning Chair.
man Phelps presiding and all the mem.
bers being represented. II was deter
mined to call the state convention at
Springfield April 81.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
Dress Goods,

We are pleased to announce the
arrival OF the largest and most complete
line OF dress goods ever placed on our
counters. ESSe
The latest Partisan and London nov
elites will be found among our i'm
ported goods, as well as. the extreme
choice styles in domestic fabrics. Hen
riettas, serges, chevrons. crepens,
crepeitnes, cote-de-chevak silk warp
glorias. sublime glorias, storm serges,
and the height of extreme fashion in
plaids, stripes. broche and fancy
weaves, you will find the prices much
lower than you will expect for these
high class elegant goods
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
Tax Notice .

The taxes for 1891 are now due and
may be paid to the township collector at
Hurst s. Donsldson's office in Masonic
Temple block. Your last years receipt
will be of great assistance to the collector
in finding your descriptions on the tax
books. WILLIAM T. SUGDEN,
Township Collector
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
CHALIIES.

French challies-magnifcence lowell
ness and dantiness of texture. Allur-
ing array ofsoft tints and brilliancy of
ideas represented in our veritable
flower garden of challies.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
SPRING 1892.

Spring jackets and wraps for ladies.
misses and children are arriving. In
fact' on Saturday we received a large
Shipment OF the choicest jackets YOU
Will see this season. We have special
advantages on these early shipments
which we intend to distribute amonp
early buyers. Middle weight, light
weight dark and light colors and
blacks. Early and critical.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22
DIED

HAwES-Tn Rock ISLAND at y. N. Sunday.
Feb 81, 1s9, Josephine B., wife of C. W, Hawes
aged 80 yesrs, months and Il DAYS. Funeral
from the house. III Second avenue, Feb. y, al
Up m. Friends are invited. No flowers.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-02-22

1T leads them all, is the general reply
of druggists when asked about the merit
or sales of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
MAKING LETTERS 90 FASTER.

THE RAPIDDTILyERY SYSTEM NyALMNG THE
TELEGRAPH FOR LOCAL SERVICE.
An important improvement made by Post
master Van Cott yesterday IN regard to the handling
Of speciadelivery letters md parcels and hereafter
mail bearing spccaldclivcry stamps will receive at
tention the IL dropped into the box Mt the
Postofke.
Heretofore special delivery letters and pocels were
placed IN tho different boxes with the regular mail,
and they awaited their turn. Now. however, special
delivery mail may be dropped into box especially
designated for Il.
ave opened up the speCiadelivery box this
ing said Postmaster Van Cott yesterday, and every
half hour this mail VIII be sent to any sub sation tn
New-Yorll and 70 Brooklyn. This Is a great I'M
provcment over the old system there naturally
delay when spccInldcvcy letters aud parcels
were dropped into the boxes with the other mai
The business men OF NewYork. know, will appreciate
this improvement. In order 10 how rapidly the
special delivery system would work. letter adj
dressed 10 n correspondent at the Metropolitan Opera
House with n specialdellvery stamp OH It WIS
dropped into the new box. Before one hour had
gone by OIL answer VIA returned TO tire downtown
postOnlcc.
81 hnow that the putting In OF this special delivery
box will Increase the business. since We have had the
halfhour service lctwcou here and Harlsn the amount
Of business has improved wondc rully Last year the
increase $1,000 letters. That shows that the
tiklng HuVunIiSc OF INC 5pc'LiI-
delivery system. All Of Che pcciaidcvery letters
are stamped by machine instead n bv hand, there
Is no delay account Of stamping. within three
feet 81 tn spccia delivery box W. have one OF the
llny a Dolphin letter Stamping machines. which s
operated Witii an electric motor. THIS machine will
stump $4,000 letters hour.
OF the business men ~ Ncw-Yorb have sug-
g,stcd that 10 cents In STAMPS. In twos or even
oncs. when placed letter Ought u insure special
delivery. II WAS suggested that letters stamped IN
that way could be mar,cd special delivery In red ink
had not given this matter much Thought until to
day and after giving the subject fun consideration.
think II will Dee better to contiuc 10 the special
delivery stamps. II would cause confusion II mum
her OF two and one-c,nt stamps were placed
letter Then. again. these letters might be taken for
mail Ovcr-weig htd-
The spccia delivery box is on the Broadway side OF
the PostOlioe. 4 conspicuous sign. married For
special Delivery Letters and Parcel, for NcwYoIk and
El,cwhorc.' shows any where such mail IS 10 %
placed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
JrsrJrE MrRRAY MUST SUPPORT HIS WIFE.

Tho examination Of Civil Justice Thomas f. MurrhS'
who was arrested last week warrant sworn out DIV
catharnc Virginia Murray his wife, charging ABANDON
mont and non support. continued privately before
Justicc Welde at the Harlem Police Court yesterday
afternoon
During the proceedings last Friday the defendant
totod that he was willing take his wife and child
home and provide for them Mrs. Murray SAID that
she had asked her husband to take Ter nome laSt
December and that he had refused 10 90 So Yesterday
Mrs Murray said that she had decided 10 accept MS
offer and 20 home with him.
Notwithstanding Mrs. Murrays dec'rl'aoh' WHICH
seemed n surprise 10 MI parties. the justice ordered
that the defendant pay $2j week TO his wife Tor The
maintenance OF herself and child. and that lie be bound
I'm the sum OF 81 300 TO comply with the order LOT one
year Thus the proceedings were pcrcmptorlly closed
and Justlce Murray at furnished the bond re-
ouired James Fitzpatrick. Of No. 437 West Forty
third-st becoming HE surety.
As ne was leaving the private Office Justice Murray
said that lnasmuch ms he had voluntarily made the
nronositon 10 receive his wife back and she had ex
nrtsed her willingness To return to him, lie could nor
sce thc Justice OF the courts order and would appeal;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
FOR NIW STATELY Island FERRY.

Tho Sinking Fund Commissioners yesterday author
lied ferry 10 Staten Island to from Per IS.
North River. which Is Cortlandtst The lease.
which will he sold NJ public auction at upset yearly
rental AZ $1,000 md pr cent Of the gross receipts.
provides that at least two and improved steam
ferryboas shall be put and that the ferrage shall
nN exceed that 81 other staten Island ferries. Con
trOller Myers requested to investigate the present
occupancy o Essex Market, and II the application
N the school trustees Of the Tenth Ward for moro room
there cnn be granted. The Board approved the pur-
chase b. the Dock Department Of the north half Of old
Pier 49, the south half Of old Pier % and the bulk
head between them for S3jOOOO. The property IS
situated between Harrison and jay sis The Issue by
the Controller OF G25OOOO Of bonds for the construction
Of tie new Criminal Court Building authorized
The contractors now about four months behind their
contract time Strikes In the granite quaries are given
~ their excuse. The Board ~ Health was authorized
To ~ lease for three the buildings used for the
Harlem Hospital At East one hundred and twentieth ST.
and No 800 Mulbcrrys and No. IL Blcccberst for
year each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
CHAhGFS AGAINST A DISTRICT WORKER.

Max Hart clothing salesman, ut presen; in tho
employ OF big firm in CannlSt, was arrested late on
Tuesday night by Central Oicc detectives a rcqusi
ton signed by Governor Flower on representation Of
Greenwald a Mycr Philadelphia. lawyers, that thu
Grand Jury Of that city had found Indictment
against him for cmhezzlemcn' \ writ Of habcas
CORPUS WIS at once obtained by Levy, Friend a House.
Pulitzer Building, Mr. Harris lawyers and Governor
Flower was AT once communicated with that hear
ing will be had before the Governor at Albany
Saturday afternoon. Hart is ii New Yorker and poll
tioan In the XVIII District where he Is member Of
the Tammnny Hall District Associntlon From May
1891 10 October m the same year he conducted
wholesale clothing business at No. 23f Church-st.
Phlodelphn IIo failed in october. making assign
mont to benjamin strauss, OF No 22o Mnrketst. The
creditors became inpatient, as no part Of the ~ 900
or more OF liabilities paid. although Mr.. Hurts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
SWINDLER IN PRTESTLY GARB.
MEMBERS OF MIL SAINTS PARISH THE VICTIMS
DE FATHTR CREGAN.

MEMBERS OF MIL SAINTS PARISH THE VICTIMS
OF FATHER. CREGAN.
Father James Cregan the name prisoner gave
when arrested yesterday by Detectives Price ana
Mott OF the one hundred and twenty sixthst. squad
He WIS wanted for going about In the All SAINTS
parish the church Of which Is located at Onehundreu
andtwenty nlnthst and MadisOn-ave., and collecting
money under tnlse representations Creean was
dressed In piestly garb which he wore "A brown
overcoat lie said that he graduate Of Maynooth
near Dublin and was priest OF the Roman Catholic
Church IN good standing. lie asserted that Arch
bishop Feefnn. u Chicago. was classmate OF MS ana
that he had been In this country for about hVe yeiS'
Crcgsn was not sober when taken into custody. lie
ros caught mt tho Northumberland twenty -rinth-st
station of the Third-ave. elevated road and WAS ar
ragned in the Harlem Police Court.
Father Crcmn for several weeks past has conec'eh
money from the AL Saints parishoner- representing
that Fnther Powers, the rector Of the church. had
sent him. The money to assist In defraSing the
expenses Of a new church Two Of his vctns' inc
Misses Margaret and Agnes Mortimer, who 1--we WIN
their married sister Mrs. Anna stephenson, or no
CAB East one hundred twenty eiglthst appeared
opplnst the priest They alleged that he came TO
their house last Monday evening and said u nndei-
stand that your sister Mrs. Stephenson, Is Sick !
am sorry for her | Father Ryan, Of the All
saints Church. and VIII pray for her.
lie was then admitted 10 Mrs. >tephenson's oed
side and he gave prayer for her welfare. Before he
went away he spoke about tile money needed for the
new chlfrrh. and secured d0l!ar from eaoh VI inc
SISTERS A. he was going away, he SAID ." II eather
ono o, Won Will come to the parish will give you
rcuc that will materially assist IN curing your sister
of her illness Ask for Father Ryan when you come.
Roth girls called at the parish on the Following
morning. and were told by Father Powers that they
hsd bcen defrnudcd by shrewd sw1ndler Yesterday
morning the girls saw Father CIegan talking to some
hoys across the street. They hurried over b him.
When they denounced him as n s~pdler, ana dems'"ed
the return OF their 80, he hurfeily walked away
The girls ran around TO the police stauoh ana 'o''
the detectives. 49,, ,.,, ,o,, ,,-,.s
a rod cover containing addresses and the amounts
-, money no had received. III il was also Isl
~ churches and the addresses OF several priests lie
wis rernandcd for further examination by Jusu'e
Mead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
BAyEgRs TO CONVENE IN SAN FRANCISCO.

The executive council Of the American bnhhers
Association held special meeting yesterday IN the
,,iroctors, room Of the American Exchange National
tank and in response invitation OF The bankers
and merchants Of san Francisco. and Of the California
BANKERS Association unanimously decided to hold the
seventeenth annual convention OF the American Bankers
Association in the city Of san Francisco on "Wednesday
and Thursday. september and .. Inc couhcll
odopted the report Of the committee schools Of
finance and economy, authorized the preparation OF a
bill for the abolition Of days of grace To be adopted by
the Legislatures OF the several states and also adopted
unanimously a resolution Of regret for the death of
John Jaw Knox first eprcsdent of the association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
KEInY FOE ANY EMERGENCY.

with the removal Of tle probability Of war; mo Navy
Department did not discontinue the work OF Inspection
~ steamships for service auxiliary cruisers
g., cao ~ need The Naval Board Of Inspection In this
city and also the in san Francisco have been
active in their work OF Inspection and reports upon
merchant steam vessels smiling out OF all sea ana ako
nnr.s which would be available In case OF war Tor
cr,h.lne purposes for transports or torpedo boat
service These lists carefully compild ana ar
ranaod bv the Ilrcan Of Intelligence so that at any
time IL could furnish the Of the owners and at
xlhat price the Government could gct uneh' Wilt
ant loss 0f time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
ASSISTANT srcRrrARY SorEY,s VISIT.

J. Russell Solely Assistant Secretary OF the Navy,
AT the Navy Yard yesterday, and after private
consultation with CDinmandnn Erbcn he visited the
several buildings and the vessels upon which work
is being done. one Of the reasons for his visit WIZ
TO talk over the proposed new system Of payments
to the w0r0mcn to avoid the loss of time 10 them
and to the Government. lie also talked about the
proposed entrance to the yard M Sandsst.. In
place OF the one al lOrS-st which has become OBJ
jecuonnbe because of the opening Of 50 many liquor
shops near the cntrnce four or five yenrs ago.
Assistant Secretary S0ley also went board OF the
torpedo boat Cushing inform himself of the progress
OF the work on the torpedo tubes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
SAYS THE GOLD rs NOT or ME1EoRIc ORIGIN

SAYS THE GOLD rs NOT or METFORTC ORIGIN
In regard 70 the numerous statements published
lately. alleging that II. W. Turner. n gcologst. of
Washington. had found mcteorio Cave City,
Caavcras County California which contained gold,
George +. Kunz. the prccOuS-stOne expert and a
gcoOgst OF wide experience. says that the story
easily explained by the fact that in tho rcworng
of old gravel and placer mines in the West IL has
frequently been observed that gold has II remarkable
affinity for Iron: frequently old shovcs. horseshocs,
nails and other iron things often found imprcg
mated with and coated with gold. The gold found
the mceOritc Is not Of mceortic origin, but i
secondary formation caused by it, deposition the
Of mcteorc Iron which fell In the gold placer p"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
APPROVING THE sTREFr CLEANING BILL

Another the proposed ,trceteeanns bill
wa. held the Mayors Office Yesterday IL was attended
by MAYOR Grun Professor Charles H. Chandler Colonel
p v Greene Commissisnes GiIroy. CorpoaJoa Counsel
Clark and street Cleaning Commissioners brennan II
was finally decided that the substantially as 1t
drawn By James G.. Carter should be approved Cor
porlon Counsel Clark said that OF the features Of
bill had changed. IL will be In shape for send
ing to Albany to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03
A WALTZ d?

"Will it play waltz" a customer
asks. Most assuredly; this is where the
EOLlAN excelS all other instruments.
1t has the brilliancy of the piano, the
sweetness of the violin, and the power
of the cornet. 1t plays waltz in per-
feet imitation of an orchestra.
With one weeks practice you can be-
come a competent performer.
THE EOLIAN CO.,
is West 23d st.
Boston WnrerOOms, $50 fremont street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03

lawyers say that not only did he penny
OF available assets, hut that he up his life nslr-
ance policy and pawned his watch to get money for his
creditors. -
James W. Cooke OF the Philadelphia house OF J. W.
Cooke IL Co., Is acting the committeeman or the
creditors who charge Hart with Intent to defraud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-03

H. Street and John p. Harris ir. had all known Field
business man and none Of them had ever seen
nything about his actions or conversation which was
irrational.
The case will be continued to-day.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1892-02-11
NAVIGATING THE BRAZOS.
The New Boat Erie Number Ar
Pives In the City.

Last Monday about noon the Brazos
Navigation company's boat, Erie
Number 5, arrived in the city from
Granbdry, Hood County, and tied up
at the company's temporary wharfs, at
the foot of Jefferson street near the
city hospital. The boat has been out
from Granbury about twenty-four
days and had quite an eventful trip.
They encountered large m asses of ice
and got caught in an ice pack aud
delayed two days.
The captains of the craft, there be-
ing none lower in rank on board, are
J.W. Ulmer, William Clark, Dan Car
rico, Joe Pettis, Jack Finton, A. Du-
eble and s. S. Crow.
The commissary department will be
repenished here aud the beat will
start on Its journey to the great deep
water port of Velasco.
The Erie Number 5 is a graceful
craft aud is about eighteen feet in
length over oil and is about ten feet in
width at both bow and stern. Her
tonnage Is not exactly known, but with
full load on she only draws about
four inches of water.
The BRACES Navigation company
was organized to compete with the
Trinity Navi CATION company and it
hopes to demonstrate by this trip its
ability to carry all the freight from
North Texas to deep water,