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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

And now comes q Chicago man and say
It was another Murchison. who lived at tn,
time and lives now at Pomona, Cal 81
that the positive denial of NJ. w. Murchison
is of no particular interest any more.
Hon. Geo. +. Edmunds, ex-senator, is er
route for California with his family-wife
and daughter. He goes there to escape the
rigors of New England winter At Chica
go he was besieged by reporters, but re-
fused to talk polititics
The Association for the Advancement of
Women has unanimously reelected Mrs.
Julia Ward Howe president.
Obituary: At New York, ex-Congress-
man Milton Saylor, of Ohio At Helena,
Mont, John S. Mcmahon, proprietor of
McMahon's circus. At Raleigh, n. c.,
State Treasurer Donald W. Balm. aged 81.
The National Academy of Sciences is al
ready planning another expedition to the
north pole under Lieutenant Peary.
A New Jersey grand jury recommends
the establishment OF a whipping post for
wife beaters
The Philadelphia mint has commenced
coming the 5,0C0,0 Worlds fair souvenir
half dollars.
NJ. Witte, the Russian finance minister,
is making third attempt to raise loan in
Europe.
a new;Irish society is reported at New
York, whose object is TO embroil Ireland
and England in civil war.
A lumber barge named the Benjamin
Harrison is missing at lake points, and a
plank with that name has been picked up
at the harbor light station at Portage, Wis
A team of horses came near running over
Gladstone as he crossed a London street,
but the G. o. m. wasn't marked for death
that time. He got through with slight
blow on the shoulder from the tongue of
the carriage.
General Isaac s. Catlin, of Brooklyn, has
been mentioned for the Office of commits
sioner of pensions.
A portion of the Washington Park hotel
in Cincinnati collapsed, burying several
slight bruises
William Maier, who murdered his wife,
was hanged in the Jail at Wheeling.
c. H. Davidson, of the well known Cana
dian nursery firm, has been arrested in
Mexico charged with obtaining $4,000
from the Bank of Hamilton, Toronto, by
means of forgeries.
Six vlolators of the election law in Mis-
souri, have been indicted by the grand Jury
now in session.
The Russian journalist, Michael Bernofr
has arrived in Paris after journey afoot
from st. Petersburg by way of Vienna and
Munich. He started from St. Petersburg
on Dec II last.
Five employees in brush factory at Pont
de Marcq, near Lille, France have died in
the past two days of mysterious illness
resembling the plague. The victims had
been engaged prior to their illness in sort
ing bristles imported from Persia. The fac
tory has been closed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Roman Catholics and Schools.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19-The conference of
the archhishops Of the Roman Catholic
church of the United Stales continued in
session yesterday and at the close of the
days session gave out the action on Roman
Catholic school children. 1t was resol we'd
that the erection of schools shall be pro
NOTED until there is enough accommoda-
ton for all the children. Until that time
arrives the children are to be taught the
Roman Catholic creed in Sunday schools
and also on other days of the week Parents
are also to be urged to teach their children
no
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
The Reef Abreast of sarton.
OTHER WORK TO BE DONE.
Many Hundred Thousand Cubic Yards of
Excavation.

The fourth section comprises the i'm
| provement Of shoal about one and one
half miles below Sarton's encampment in
Mud lake, st. Mary's river, Michigan. The
work to be done consists in excavating a
| channel between the side and end lines, the
channel to have bottom width of 300 feet
| and a length of about 1000 feet, the esti-
| mated excavation being 81, 100 cubic yards
The fifth section comprises the improve
ment of a number of small shoals at the
foot of Lake Huron The work to be done
| consists in excavating a channel between
the side ana end lines prescribed hy the
United States agent in charge, the chan
nel to have a bottom width of 2,4OO feet
and length Of about 6,o00 feet, the esti-
mated excavation being 2J6,o 900 cubic yards.
Channel Through st. Clair Flats.
The sixth section comprises the improve
ment of the st. Clair flats. Michigan. The
work to be done consists in eXcavating a
channel within the side and end lines pre-
scribed by the United States agent in
charge, the channel to begin at the deep
water of st. Clair river above St. Clair fats
canal with bottom width of not more
than $50 feet; thence gradually narrowing
to the canal, a length of about 5000 feet:
thence for the full width of the canal
through its entire length of 1900 feet;
thence gradually widening to a bottom
width of not more than 800 feet at the deep
water of Lake St. Clair, "A further length of
about 1900 feet, the total length being
about %, 300 feet, and estimated excavation
being $50, 900 cubic yards
Nearly Five Miles of Digging.
The seventh section comprises the inn
provement of Crosse Point Flats, Lake
St Clair, Mich. The work to be done con-
sists in excavating a channel within the
side and end lines prescribed by the United
States agent in charge, the channel to have
a minimum width at the bottom of 800
feet and length of about $4,000 feet, but
the engineer officer in charge may require
the bottom width to be increased to not
more than 500 feet if the price bid so war
rants, the estimated excavation for the
width OF 300 feet being 1000 cubic yards.
Detroit River Bar Must Go
The eighth section comprises the i'm
provement Of the bar at the mouth of the
Detroit river The work to be done consists
in excavating n channel within the side
and end lines prescribed by the agent, the
channel to have a minimum width of 800
feet at the bottom and a length of about
26500 feet, but the engineer officer in
charge may require the bottom width To be
price bid so warrants, the estimated exca-
walton fer the width Of BOD feet being AL
GOO cubic yards
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Shot an Any Officer Dead.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 19.-Captain
John G. Bourke, OF the Third United States
cavalry, who became noted recently for his
activity in running down Cara revolut on
lists, was shot and killed in the United
States court here yesterday by Paul Friche,
United States deputy marshal Bourke
was testifying in the investigation that is
in progress for violation of the neutra ity
laws in the CARA uprising. y portion OF
his evidence angered Friche, who shot the
officer dead before any one could interfere.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

otnec way imam toward COnnor. II we
show this, from the laws, then, gentlemen
of the jury, ask you if Critchlow does not
stand guilty of some crime?
No Outsiders in the Prosecution.
The case will be prosecuted by he pub
lie officials of this county; no private per-
sons will be allowed to interfere in this la
mentable affair. The commonwealth
seeks no victims, only justice. The district
attorney will try only to honestly. truth
fully and cautiously investigate with you
the truth or falsity of the charges CON
tanned in the indictment. That is our sole
object" The taking Of testimony then be
gan and evidence was given TO prove that
Connors was shot at Homestead during
the riot and that he died of the wound
An Important Witness Testifiss.
Captain John w. Cooper, of the Pinker-
ton force, retold the ott-repeated story of
the battle of the barges, as it was viewed
from the barges. He described COnnor's
position when wounded and fixed the hour.
This was the most important point in his
evidence, as it will be followed ND by Wit
nesses who saw Critchlow at that time FIR
ing toward the barges in a direction he
would have been likely to hit Conner. This
Is one OF the strongest points the prosecu-
ZION mas against any of the Homestead
men, 1t is said-leaving out the riot and
general shooting Some points of Captain
Cooper's testimony will be attacked by the
defense both on cross-eXaminatiou and by
witnesses. His direct examination was
hnlshed when court adjourned for the day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
One Killed and Five Hurt.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. M, Nov. 19.-The
west-bound passenger train on the At
lantic and Pacific railway was turning a
sharp curve at Crozier's tank In Truxton
canon when the express car, day coach
and tourist sleeper left the track and
rolled down an embankment. William G.
Walker, of Trenton, Mo, was instantly
killed. He was on his way to visit a son
st Los Angeles. Five tourists were in
Jured, but not seriously.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
FOR LAKE TRAFFIC
A Great Work Projected by the
Government.
DIGGING TO BE BEGUN NEXT NAY

And a Ship Channel With Twenty Feet of
Water Constructed Connecting Chicago,
Duluth and Budalo-The Cost To BE
Not Mors Than S3.34O. 900 and Compile
tion Rels ired in IS06-Some Descrip-
ton of the Work To Be Done.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 19-One of the most
important projects of the United States
engineers is the excavation of a ship chan
mel twenty and twenty-one feet deep in the
shadows of the connecting waters OF the
great lakes between Chicago, Duluth and
Buffalo. The work is divided into eight
sections and must bebegun by May IS, 1893
and finished within three working seasons,
that is a period of 200 working days be-
tween May Is aud Nov 80 The contracts
will be awarded by sections. There is avail
able for commencing the work the sum Of
$4,000, white congress has limited the
cost OF the channel TO s., 340,0
81. NIary's River Shoals.
The first section comprises the improve
ment of two shoals IN St Mary's river,
Michigan, above the canal The upper
shoal lies northwesterly and the lower
SLAoai h'ttu edSItIlA from OiusftOunu island
lighthouse. The work to be done consist
in eXcavating a channel within the side and
end lines prescribed by the United States
agent in charge, the channel to have
bottom width of 300 feet and total length
of about 5000 feet, the estimated excaya
ton being $4,000 cubic yards
Improvement of Little Mud.
The second section comprises the i'm
provement of Little Mud lake between the
lower end Of Sugar island and the lower
end of the Dark hole, st. Marys river,
Michigan. The work to be done consists
in excavating a channel within the side
and end lines prescribed by the agent, the
channel to have bottom width OF 300 feet
and length of about Is, 800 feet, and the
estimated excavation being $4,000 cubic
yards
The Reef Abreast of Sarton
The third section comprises the improve
ment OF a reef abreast of Sarton Encamp-
ment island, St Marys river, Michigan The
work consists of channel excavation be
tween the side and end lines, the channel
TO have a bottom width of 800 feet and
length of about = 600 feet, the estimated
excavation being 90 500 cubic wards
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

CRAWFoRDsvILLE, Ind, Nov. 19.-During
heavy thunderstorm which visited Craw-
louisville Wednesday several buildings
were struck by lightning and much dam
age resulted. A mammoth stock barn be-
longing TO W. \. EverSon was DESTROYED
together with valuable contents aud three
ane horses. The barn OF Harris REYNOLDS
likewise burned and number of persons
were severely shocked.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
The ridden Trust Library.

NEW YORK, Nov. ~ The trustees Of
the estate of Samuel j .Tilden report that
a settlement between them and the rela-
tives contesting the dead statesman's will
has been arrived at and that the original
idea of establishing a library and reading
room in this city for the education of
young men to be known rs The Tilden
Trust" is now actually in sight and needs
only official endorsement. There will be
a. GOO 900 for the library.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Looks Like Attempted Murder.

DEPERE, Wis, Nov. l9-Charles Wood
received in the mail Wednesday box con
tanning cigars and candy. He ate some OF
the candy and gave the remainder to the
two children of his employer, John Shea,
who shared it with their mother. Shortly
afterward the children and their mother
were seized with the violent paroxysms OF
stIychnine poisoning. Physicians were
called and the sufferers were brought out
of danger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Thinks lie Was D.c,.auaod.

LEBANON, Ind, Nov. Bidder j. A,
Johnston, late candidate on the Democratic
ticket for representative of this Boone)
county, has filed papers contesting the
election OF his opponent, S. s. Davis, upon
the grounds of illegal voting in the Re.
publican ranks. The Democrats lost the
county ticket by from nine to seveptv-fiye
votes and rumors of other contests are
aflOat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
swarthout Brother, Held without Bal

LYNDON, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE preliminary
examination here yesterday of the two sons
Of A. NJ. Swarthout. held for the murder of
their father a week ago, resulted in their
being held for the murder without bond.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
DEsPIsEs HIS PROFESSION.
A Chicago Detective Before the Home
stead Investigators.

CHICAGO, Nov 19.-The senate CON mittee
which is investigating the Pinkertons held
another session yesterday. devotinG nearly
she whole time under PETERS leadership to
inquiry regarding the legal right Of Iinker-
ton men to go into other states. The sum
OF the testimony was that PlLEertous were
not usually employed until it was found
that the sheriff was power.ess or afraid to
do his duty. 1t was the rule when t { men
were required to do duty OUTSIDE the
property they were employed to guard 10
have them sworn in As deputies
Bruce Gives Spicy Testimony.
The above was what the Pinkerton men
called said. But Robert Bruce Of the
Bruce agency, detective himself, created
q sensation. He said that the men whom
PInkerton employed were the scum of
the earth, many of them ex-coryicts.
That he wouldn't believe any de-
tective under oath, and that remark ap-
Piled to himself; that years ago corpora
tons used to incite strikes so that they
could get higher prices for their products.
The witness had been engaged hunting
Plnkerton men who went to Homestead
and had afliidayits from them declaring
that PinkertOn had lied to them regarding
their destination.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Blaine Has a Bad Cold.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l9-Hon. James G.
Blaine is confined to his room with a bad
cold. There is no cause Ter alarm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
riot" is COMPREHENSIVE.
IL Gathers Them All in-BurIeigh Make,
II Look Very Ugly

II LOOK Very Ugly.
When riot takes place % redress griev-
ance and killing is done all persons en-
gagged are guilty Of murder, even though
they are not ali as individuals specifically
parties to the killing. Their presence is
sufficient evidence, for they must at their
peril abide the consequences who unlGw-
fully by their presence encourage the kill
ing. "What are the facts in the case? We
will show that we are not trying treason or
anything in connection with the strike;
we are simply trying the case of the COM
monwealth against Critchlow for the muir
der Of Conner. We will show you that
there were two barges on the 9th of July
sent to Homestead on q perfectly lawful
errand with no unlawful design against
any one. That the barges were fired upon,
and during the entire day missiles of death
were hurled down upon the barges with
the manifest intention Of killing every one
in the barges.
Especially for Critchlow.
1--WE will show you that T. j. Common, a
young man lawfully there, was shot and
in such manner as to cause his death. We
will show you that Critchlow was present,
had gun ON his shoulder, was behind the
steel barricade, shooting his gun down
upon the barges. That he was in such
q place as the bullet came from as to
cause the Connor wound. We will show
you that from the position Critchlow was
in he could not discharge his rifle in any
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
ARE YOU THERE, Mr.. MUTATION
Joseph the Mendacious Seems to BE Dwell
ling in Kentucky just Now.

GREEEUP, KY, Nov. 19-Thomas Odell,
young man % years old, living seven
miles back of town, has met death in a
strange manner. He has been puzzle to
physicians for several years He was
affected by what he ate to such an extent
that when he INDUCED in Defeating, about
an hour afterward he would become rest
less and wander out in search Of cattle,
below as an OK, and get down on his
hands and knees and eat grass like COW.
When he partook Of mutton his actions
were those of sheep and he would D ain
lively bleat like lamb. When he ate
chicken he would go out and scratched for
worms which he would devour with ap-
parent relish.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19
Yah! This Is a Fish Story.

After eating fish he would wonder to the
creek and jump in swimming. His father
killed several squirrels, Of which the son
ate heartily for dinner. He left the house
shortly after and was followed by the
father. The father saw him enter an oak
grove and soon saw his son jumping Linn
bly, from one limb to another, at the same
time barking like squirrel. He called for
him to come down, but this only seemed to
make the boy want to escape and he at
tempted to jump from one tree 10 anot 1er
but missed his hold and fell to the ground
mangled, breathless mass Of humanity
and expired in less than five minutes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-11-19

otner way unan toward Connor. IT we
show this, from the laws, then, gentlemen
of the jury, ask you if Critchlow does not
stand guilty of some crime2
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-02-25

with choice fruits, cakes, wines, etc,
The dancing continued until after
the darkest hour" when prepara-
tions commenced for our homeward
trip.
To our affable host and hostess,
Mr.. and Mrs. Beal, we extend con-
gratulations for the success Of their
untiring efforts. Among the num-
Der We feel indebted to our even-
ing's pleasure we find one, not.
withstanding her age Of three score
and ten, is still radiant in her
smiles and pleasant greetings, cog
nizant Of the fact that she too once
was yoang and j. now wanziops u the
pleasure Of others.
To our young friend Harry we
wish many happy returns Of bis
birthday and in short time when
he viii have verged into manhood
may he be q model for his associ-
ates and an established comfort to
his family. NJ.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-02-25


Correspondence ot the Beacon.)
ST. INIGo's.
A PLEASANT BIRTHDAY PARTY.
On the evening of the 4th instant
quite q large crowd of relatives and
friends congregated at the residence
of Mr.. Alexander Beal through in
vitations of his eldest SON to cele-
brate his (son's) birthday. With
the undivided attention of the
chaperones to render the evening
success, and the bouyant spirits of
those present. it may be pronounced
the party of the season. At an ear
ly hour those that wished to parti-
pate in the much INDUCED pleasure
-dancing-had assembled in the
dancing-hall, and as the soft strains
of music fioated forth from the vio-
lin many were soon lost in the dig
zy whirl. In the parlor were many
OF the more retired gusts pleasant
ly entertained in discussing the top
les of the day, for fear things might
assume q monotonous character.
some of the more juvenile party
would occasionally break in upon
them with q song or instrumental
music. 1t was truly an evening of
pleasure to all in attendance; even
the little ones pleasure was sought,
for the floor was cleaned for their
special benefit, when they rejoic-
ingly went through the quadrille.
About 10 o'clock supper was an
nounced, when We made our way to
the dining-room to enjoy the sump-
tuous repast, which consisted of all
the delicacies of the season. A lit
! tie later we were ushered into a
room whose table was Hastily laid
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-02-25
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-02-25

How TO TAKE Our SPoTs. If
the spot was made by paint and dis
figures cloak or gown, wet with
benzine and rub with q wooden
cloth, then wet and rub again.
III there is q grease mark on your
prettiest frock, break an egg and
touch the spot with bit Of the
yolk delicately, then lay u piece of
white ribbon over the fabric; repeat
with fresh water three or four times.
Take away the linen and rinse the
spot with cold water.
1t you have dropped ink on white
paper you can take it out with
camel's-hair brush dipped in q So
luton Of oxalic acid.
II you have dropped ink on
white apron you should wash it with
oxalic acid and then with warm
water.
If the ink is on the carpet, try
javelle water.
III il il fruit stain that spoils
the apron, rub with yellow soap,
put on wet starch and hang.in the
sun several days.
II it 10 a case of iron rust, dip in
tartaric and hang in the sun.
IL tar has done the mischief, rub
with spirits of turpentine.
Finger marks yield most easily to
javelle water.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1892-02-25

Given under my hand
and the Great Seal Of
Maryland, at the city Of
Annapolis, on the third
day of December, in the
yesrof our Lord eighteen
hundred and ninety-one
and ef the United States
the one hundred and
sixteenfh-