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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
THIEVES BAFFLED.
Bold Plot to Rob a Chicago So
ciety Lady.
"rLyp CROOKS AT A FAMOUS BALL.

I'M snt on Stealing Diamonds of Great
alue-The Scene the Auditorium ball
Room, the Occasion the Great Worlds
= Fair Dedication Dsace and the Csnspir-
stors Four .Ski1ifuI scoundrels from
Across the Occaa-The Game Baked by
Timely Warning.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1T.-Thousands of the
persons who attended and millions who
read Of the great worlds Inauguration
ball at the Auditorium the night of Oct 10
last know nothing of the attempt made to
rob Mrs. Potter Palmer of her valuable
diamonds on that occasion. The story is
most interesting in its details. The fact
that MIR. and Mrs Palmer are now in New
York city on some errand Of great secrecy
lends color to the statement that bogus
English nobleman who was in attendance
at the ball and three profe = 'oDal European
thieves, who were his :. V ,ierates Ia lie
undertaking, are likely 60 lie arrested
either in this country or in Eurc,-e On
the charge of conspiracy.
Had Credentials and Tickets
The most astounding feature of the whole
conspiracy to rob Mrs. Palmer is the feet
! that the bogus English nobleman and his
convict companions in some manner Oh
tanned credentials in Europe, and by pre-
senting them to the properly constituted
parties in this country succeeded in securing
admission tickets. and were on the dancing
foor and about the builing during the
whole of the evening. But they were
known to the detective officers on duty
there. Marked attention was paid to them.
Their every movement was watched SO
closely that little opportunity was given
them to attempt robbery save by resorting
TO violence, which was not part of their
plan.
Were All Polished ScoundreIs
The rascals were fluent Of speech, pol
ished in manner and used to the ways OF
good society, and they are still in this coun
try it is believed. Their object in coming
to the United States was not alone to rot
Mrs Palmer, although it was definitely
known that she was the victim selected by
them for their first haul 1t was their in.
tention to make as many acquaintance
among the wealthy people of Chicago as
possible and secure an entry into society.
With this advantage in their favor they ex.
Apected to be entertained in the mansions
OF the leaders of society, and thus gain op
portunities for robbery and burglary that
could be obtained in no other way.
Their Scheme Not a Success.
But they were not successful But one
robbery was committed at the Auditorium
that night. Charles Slack lost a valuable
diamond stud, and remembered being
jostled by an English gentleman whC
immediately offered profuse apologies
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
Meeting of Homestead Strikers

HOMESTEAD, Pa, Nov. IA meeting
of the strikers who were members of the
Amalgamated association was held at the
rink yesterday afternoon, Chairman Thos
Crawford presiding. President Garland,
ex-President William Weihe, and other
national officials of the Amalgamated as
sociation were present. The striking me-
chanics who are out in sympathy wanted
admittance, but were excluded much to
their disgust. After adjournment ex Pres
ident Weihe said nothing definite had
been done. 1t is asserted, however,
that w. 7. Roberts declared that the
strike was lost and should be declared off;
at least so far as the mechanics and labor
ers are concerned.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
lack Chinn WIN Get Wen.

ST LOUIS, Nov. Colonel Chinn Is get
ting along nicely. He rested well during
yesterday and is not troubled quite 30
much with the numbness in his hand and
arm. The physicians predict his speedy re-
covery. Colonel Chinn was bropghs over
the river and lodged at the Southern hote,
last evening. He has been released under
sfe9oe bonds to keep the peace for xix
months H-s4
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
Chicago.


CHICAGO, Nov. ls
Following were the quotations on the board
of trade today: Wheat-November, opened
71Hc, closed 7issc: December. opened, Etzc,
closed TzAs; May, opened 1850, closed 1870.
Corn-Noveriber, opened 4015c closed 41zc;De-
cember, opened A1sc, closed l5zc; May
opened t6l4c, closed z74c. Oats-November,
opened 3Ossc, closed 3o5sc; December. opened
3llsc, closed 3lSsc; May, opened $3.50, closed
S6I4c. Pork-November, opened sl225, closed
$l2lT15; January, opened $3.50; closed Sl3.67lk
Nay, opened $l3.7s1a. closed sl3s5. Lard
November, opened $500 closed, s9.o0.
Live Stock-Prices at the Union Stock yards
today ranged as follows: Hogs = Market
moderately active on packing and shipping ac-
count; prices steady at the late decline Of
Tuesday; sales ranged at S4.1014-S pigs, S5.lo
@5.55 light, S5.1505.30 rough packing, S5-a0e
SEQ mixed, and S5.40G570 heavy packing
and shipping lots.
Cattle-Market moderately active on loce2
and shipping account, and feeling rather
weak: prices favor buyers; quotations ranged
| at $505lD5.65 choice to extra shipping steers,
| S4.30950o good to choice do, S379G420 fair to
| good S30NG3.60 common to medium do, $500
| 360 butchers steers, S20o02.S5 stockers. $40
| OSLO Texas steers, S27594.4 40 range steers,
S2.&l3.40 feeders, S1.25G2.75 COWS, S1.5O1z.5o
| bulls, and 251l5.5O veal calves
| Sheep-Market rather active and prices
| steady and unchanged; quotations ranged at
| SS.W946O per 100 lbs western, $32595-5 ma
| tives, S2.5od4 % Texas, and S35NG5.s5 iambs.
Produce: Butter Fine to fancy creamery. %
| oslo per lb; fancy dairies, 24G28c; packing
stock, 15Gl51kc. Eggs-Fresh stock. nc per
doz; ice house, lsSiec. Poultry-Hens, SoiBc
per H. roosters, SCI ducks, S1ec; turkeys. li1kc.
geese, S7.0037.50 per doz. Potatoss-Wiscon-
! sin rose, 6s665c per bu; Hebron, 65G70c: Bur-
banks, 740s6c. Sweet potatoes-Jersey, $3.50
| 40 per Dbl; Illinois, S3.09d3.25. Appies-Good
to fancy, S251G3.5J per Dbl; poor, .sl.51lbs.2s.
Cranberries-Cape Cod, ss.5aG' 90 per bDL
New York. ..
| NEW YORK. Nov. 10. ?
wheat-No. 2 red winter cash. .75I4 17614c; DE-
| cember, 1880; January, 7sc; February. oJlkc:
| March, sic; May. S31a. Corn-No. cash. 81; De-
cember. 5Ossc; january, 5Os4c; May, 525sc. oats
| No. mixed cash, 35l2c; December.
o6I4c; January, S714c; May, 4OIsc. kye-Dun
| and heavy; 56G5sc in car lots; 5916lc in boat
| loads. Barley-In light request at two-rowed
| state, 61965c; six-rowed state, ssQp5ec. Pork
Active and strong: old mess. Sl2-z1sylz.Sa.
| Lard-Quiet; but steady: January, $50
| Live Stock: Cattle-Aarket opene steady,
but closed dull at decline Of l5c per loJ lbs;
| poorest to best native steeres $3.25G5i0 per
| 100 lbs; bulls and dry COWS, sl.0oG3 IL. Sheep
| and Lambs-sheep, firm; common lambs weak;
really prime lambs active and o slaae higher;
sheep, sS00G5O0 per 100 lbs; LAMBS, Sis3oae5.ss.
Hogs-Market weak live hogs, S5.aDJ60J per
| 100 lbs a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
nengucKy r6r nay1Es commi3Ued two muir
ders. The officers claim that he is also
| wanted in Cincinnati for forgery.
He Married Mnrgaret sr.the,

KENosHA, Wis, Nov. 17-Rev. L. A.
Pease, of the Methodist church here, SAYS
that on July Is he married Margaret Ma
ther to p. G. Pabst. She gave her maiden
name-Finlaysen-
n's><.:r, but rs freeinen who vfsluo freedom
and would maintain it, shculd they vote
Every deyilish instrumentality which now
aids in expressing people has its seed time
snd harvest in the ballot-pox. and they
would die for want of care and nourish-
ment did the plain people do their duty in
guarding that institution.
Cooperation with the Alliance.
In concluding his address Powderly slid
that the order should make an effort to
get closer to the other industrial associa-
tions, and recommended that hereafter the
general assembly should meet at the same
place and time chosen by the Farmers al
lance. He also favored the adoptio1Sof G
social Or beneficial feature 80 The sdssfssss
He recommended dissolution OF tiiess;ii-
ance with the Miners Progressive ass..cia-
ton on the ground thai the latier had not
lived up to its pledges and ti.;is US p rnaSi,s
Of fact the knights had suffered greatly by
the alliance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
REFERENDUM .ANo INCOME TAX.
Both Propositions Adopted-The w. c.
L. u. Petitions,

4
I. U. Petitions.
at the afternoon session of the knights
The report of the committee on law was
submitted and considered and there was
an animated debate over the adoption of
the referendum, or the submission of laws
to the people for approval. The PROPOSE
tion was adopted to insert the referendum
in the platform. which is the constitution
of the order. A clause was also adopted
advocating the establishment of labor en-
ployment bureaus in each state. The ques-
tion of striking cut the demand for grad
uated income tax was referred back to the
committee with instructions to frame q
plank demanding 6. graduated income tax
and Il tax on inheIitances.
Mrs. +. II. Ingals, of the W. c. T. u, ap-
peared before the delegates and presented
to the convention petition which she is cir
culating urging the prohibition of the sale
of liquor Oh the Worlds fair grounds; the
closing of the exhibition on Sunday; the
prohibition of the liquor and opium traffic,
and the abolition of smoking rooms on
sleeping cars. Powderly, on behalf of the
! order, assured her that the petition would
! receive attention and the National w. C.
! I. U. be informed of such action as was
taken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
Ben Went West and Was scooped.


ALSAxf. Hoy. 1T.-Alfred @. Chspin
- ~ Ah resignation ~ cnnsyss.aan
vseA - ssassAxy sf ssasA
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17

MILWAUKEE, Nov. n.-Koch & Locker,
willow ware and paper, were burned out
last night. Loss, Sic, 600; fully insured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-17
BEN BLANCHARD THE BOOMER.
There Are Some Wyoming officers WI
Want Tn Saa yI,p,

There Are Some Wyoming officers Who
Want to See Him.
CHICAGO, Nov. f..-Ben Blanchard. who
at one time cut rather wide swath in Chi
cago financial and religious circles, is badly
wanted in Cheyenne, Wyo., where it is al
legged he has been trying to bunko the citi-
! zens of the town out of 500, 900. Blanchard
is "boomer," and first doomed into prom
inence at Terre Haute, Ind, where, through
town site companies, investment compa-
nies, etc, land a devout attention to church
affairs, he accumulated about 500 900.
Then he came to Chicago, in 1885, and took
an Office with s. A. hean s. Co., the defunct
banking firm.
Mulcted Some Chicago Men.
Here Blanchard pursued the same course
that he had in Indiana. He bought tracts
of land in Kansas and Montana, laid them
off in town lots, and disposed of them at
good prices. Rev. DR.. Willing indorsed a
! check for 81 200 for him. and subsequently,
paid it. President Avery, of the Elgin
Watch company, and Rev. j. NJ. Caldwell.
of the South Park avenue church, each lost
several thousand dollars by him At the
| end of eight months Blanchard left Chica-
go and went to Mexico, where he STAYED
,
Operations at Hutchinson, Kas
Blanchard next turned up in Hutchin-
son, Kas. He bought a sand heap and be-
gan booming it. The ruins of the sIn-
! diana block" which he started as bait.
still remain to mark the spot. At Hutch
inson. however, Blanchard really struck
good thing. While boring for gas to boom
the place he struck body of salt which
was most valuable, but at that time he
had too many irons in the fire to handle il.
SO his honest snap had to go. Not long
after that Blanchard, too, had to go.
Bobs Up at Cheyenne.
But he bobbed up again at Cheyenne as
agent for an eastern syndicate that wanted
to build 81 500, 600 plant provided the town
would raise bonus Of 100000. A condi-
ton upon which the money was raised was
that the plant must be constructed first. 1t
was in the attempt to get this 500, 600 that
Blanchard fell fiat. Heis said to have been
IN Chicago recently, and the western au-
/ thorlties are securing this locality for him.
He is said to have been at Greencastle. Ind.
last week, but is now believed to have gone
| east.
Ben Went West and Was Seooped.
| CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 1T-Ben Blanch-
ard. the dashing promoter for whom the
sheriff OF Cheyenne is searching in the
south. reached the city yesterday morning.
He claimed to be ignorant of the fact that
an officer was on his trail. He was at once
arrested, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses and gave BAH. Claims
against him aggregate over S, 600. Blanch.
ard says he will build the 81, ,5O0. 600 smelter
and rake in the sos, 900 bonus which citi
1ens haye In bank here. Blanchard claims
that the Chicago story of his shady opera
slons IN soAs city ten years ego is false.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
TIE SPANISH KINGS SQUIRT.
He Sprinkles Flowers, Ladies and a
Magnif1cently Clad General

He Sprinkles Flowers, Ladies and a
MaRniflcently Clad General
From the Massachusetts Plouohndn.
The big-eyed little king is very fond Of
his garden, and some time ago one of the
queens Austrian relatives, who was going
to pay visit at the Spanish court bought
very nice squirtgun in Vienna for the
young monarch to use in watering his plants.
His majesty found it perfectly charming for
this purpose. 1t would send a stream of
water almost any hight or distance, and
such we'll watered domain as the royal
parterre had scarcely been known before.
Indeed, there was altogether too much Of
it to contine to the garden, and the king
soon began to make experiments in other
directions. Fine paintings. rich draperies
and various works of art were played upon
at intervals, TO the great satisfaction Of his
youthful majesty, but soon he yearned for
more exciting subjects. There IS no great
glory in attacking inanimate objects that
cannot move or ANSWER back" and Al
phonso next cast speculative eyes upon his
noble playmates and the ladies who sur
rounded him. He also cast the contents of
his squirtgun IN the same direction, and
found himself In the possession of more
enjoyment than his short life had yet af-
forded him. The cries and scuffies of his
victims, though muffied in their veneration
rest of these performances. and it was a
long time before Queen Christiana knew Of
the indoor watering which gave her small
son such indefinite pleasure
But Alphonso loved shining mark for
his squirtgun, and this led to his exposure
and tutor to keep him in order. Tss
queen regent gave a grand garden party, at
which celebrities from far and near were
present, and the king. singing out a big
general in a blue and gold uniform, put
himself behind q shrub and shouted at him.
The general approached the spot, and AL
phonso held up handful of flowers to lure
him on. The glitteriug uniform came
nearer, and when close to the shrub behind
which majesty lurked IN ambush, the point
of the Viennese squirtgun appeared like
serpent among the leaves, dreRching and
spotting the gorgeous suit which a moment
before had been so imposing.
The dripping general backed out of range
as quickly as possible, and before the mis-
chievous boy could reload and follow
up his victory his injured subject had taken
refuge under the protecting eye of Queen
Christiana. Then the merry monarch tried
to inveigle into his snare no less a person
than Mgr. Del Val, son Of the Spanish am-
bassador at Vienna, but the young prelate
had seen the generals plight and was wary
enough to keep several persons between HIM
and his sovereign for the rest OF the after
noon.
On the following day it was decided at
the palace that masculine hand was needed
to lie heavy on Aaphonso, and the cautious
Mgr. Del Val was selected to train his
ma ieStY,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17

meucing March 4. 1891. and that Mr.. Clag-
gett is not entitled to it. The majority re-
port is signed by Messrs. Teller,
Hoar. Mitchell. Chandler and Higgins ire
publicans. and by Messrs. Pngh and Tur-
pie Cdemocratsl. The minority re-
port is signed by two democratic
seuatOrs-Messrs. Vance and Gray
and closes with the resolution that Mr..
Dubois is not entitled to the seat and that
Mr.. Claggett Is Mr.. Mitchell addressed
the Senate in favor of the majority report,
and Mr.. Vance in support of the minority.
Mr.. Vance yielded to a motion for an eK-
ecutive session and then the Senate ad-
journed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
SESSION OF THE SENATE.
An Adverse Report on the Income
Tax Bill.

an ADVERSE h6pOrL on the Income
Tax Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Brice
was in his seat when the pro-
ceedings began to-day. Mr.. Cullom has
not yet returned from his visit to Illinois
and Senator Hoar is still detained by sick,
ness.
The Vice President laid before the Senate
Mr.. Sherman's credentials for the term
commencing March A, 1893. They were
read and placed on file.
Mr.. Vance, from the finance committee
reported back adversely the bill introduced
by Mr.. Gibson of Louisiana to provide an
income tax to pay pensions and the salaries
or postmasters, Mr., Vance stating that the
Senate had not constitutional power to
originate such a measure. The bill was in
definitely postponed.
ALL-NIGHT STREET CARS.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Hansbrough
OF North Dakota to provide for an all-night
street car service in Washington. 1t seeks
to compel the Washington aud Georgetown
and Metropolitan Street Car Line to run
cars on the five principal lines of the CITY
after midnight at intervals of half an hour.
as is done in most of the large cities of the
country. A similar bill was introduced
during the last session of congress but re-
manned Enacted upon, as the Wash-
fngton and Georgetown Railroad COM
pany. which was affected by
it. pledged itself to render the service with
out compulsion. Soon after congress adj
journed, however the service, which had
given much satisfaction to the public, was
discontinued by the company on the plea
that it did not pay, The object of the pres
ent bill is TO restore this service and prevent
any further lapses.
The urgent deficiency bill was then
,1..A, l.. E..
the addition of several items for different
branches of the public service.
IDAHo's CONTEST.
When the morning hour closed the pure
food bill came up as the unfinished business.
but it was laid aside and the Idaho contested
election case was taken up The resolutions
reported by the committee on cleo
lions are that Mr.. Dubois is entitled TO the
'eat he now holds for the full term COM
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Owing to the lecture by Mr.. Youmans before
the Georgia Historical Society this evening, and
at the request of many parties interested in the
movement, the meeting called tonight for the
purpose of organizing the Father Ryan Monu-
mental Association has been postponed until
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the 18th inst, at $50
o'clock.
All interested in this good cause are ear
nestly requested to be present at the meeting
above named. which will be held at Drayton
street, corner of Bay lane.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
Macon Mantion-

MACON Ga, Feb. 16-The American In
vestment Company to-day declared divi-
dend Of so per cent. on its first issue Of
stock. This is young building, loan and
investment company Of Macon.
1t is announced that Asher Ayres OF this
city will in future occupy the position Of
chief deputy marshal In the United States
court of this district.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17

THE most extraordinary precautions are taken
in Spain to provide for the safety OF the sover-
eign at night. His slumbers are watched
throughout the night by the Monteros de Is
pinosa, the body OF men who. for 400 years,
have enjoyed the exclusive privilege Of guard.
ing their royal master or mistress from sunset
to sunrise.
THE OTHER DAY neatly dressed, respectable
looking man appeared on the streets Of Phila
delphia with pastboard placard on his hat, on
which were the words Il have tried every
means to get work. VIII somebody please give
me a situationl' Pretty soon a kind hearted
Quaker gentleman noticed him and got him
situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
MILITARY ORDERS.
CHATHAM ARTILLERY.

HEADQUARTERS CHATHAM ARTILLERY,
FEBRUARY 18th, 1892.
The Company will assemble at the Armory
on WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst, at $50 o'clock
p. NJ, in full uniform with overcoats, commits
sion officers only with side arms to pay the last
tribute Of respect 70 our late Honorary Member
Maj. A. BoNAuD. By order OF
JOHN F. WHEATON,
Captain Commanding.
HARRY 8. DREEsE, Orderly Sergeant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
Dixie's Architects.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 16.-The southern
Architects will meet here tomorrow to form
a chapter of the American Institute Of
architects There will be a large attend
ance from all the cities of the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
MEETING OF THE
CHATHAM BREWING COMPANY.

postponed meeting Of this Company will
be held WEDNESDAY EVENING at 8 O'Clock
at Turner's Hall, for election of directors and
other business. All shareholders are requested
to attend. H. SCHROEDER,
President
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

BONAUD.-The relatives and friends Of Mai
A. BoSAUD and family. are respectfully invited
TO attend his funeral at O'Clock THIS AFTER
NOON from the Cathedral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
CONFEDERATE VETERANS AssOCIA-
TON.

The members of the Confederate Veterans
Association of Savannah are requested to meet
THIS AFTERNOON at $3.50 O'Clock at Armory
Hail. to pay the last tribute OF respect to our
late member, Maj. A BoNAUD. By order of the
President,
GEN. LAFAYETTE McLAWS.
j. Il, WAY. SECRETARY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
-~---~-~-----~
A FEW BARGAINS
REAL Estate

nice two-story residence on waldburg, be-
tween Lincoln and Habersham streets. Can be
bought cheap.
Five Lots on Thirteenth street, between
Montgomery and West Broad streets, cornering
on the latter. Terms: One-fourth and balance
in one. two and three years with interest at z
per cent
Lot and improvements, consisting Of seyen ca
one-story buildings at the intersection of Bay
and Mill streets. We will loan the purchaser OF
this property three thousand dollars il desired.
beautiful two-story residence on Second
street, between Bull and whitaker streets.
Part cash and balance in monthly installments.
Lot and improvements on southeast corner of
Indian street lane and Canal street.
Two three-5uory brick dwellings on Margaret
street. just west of West Broad street. Terms:
One-fourth cash, and balance in one, two and
three years with interest at per cent.
LOTS AND HOUSES IN ALL PARTS OF THE
CITY CHEAP AND ON EASY TERMS.
DROP IN AND SEE US
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-17
MEDICAL
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