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Evening journal., 1893-12-18
His Ancestors Were Original Friends.

RAILWAY, Nj. Dec. 1s-Abel Vail Shot
well. a wealthy and influential citizen Of
Railway, died of paralysis, aged so. His
ancestors were among the founders Of the
Friends society in America.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
A Trial To-day.

J. W. Bonta's plate glass rolling ma
chine, which was fully describei in SAT-
urday's EVENING JOURNAL, will be given
q trial late this afternoon. All arrange
ments have been made, and everything
points to 3 successful test.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
snIled a Plague Shin.

MELBOURNE, Dec. 1s.-The fever stricken
bark Trafalgar arrived here from Batavia
after fearful voyage lasting As days. A
youth only IS years Of age navigated the
vessel after the deaths of the captain and
officers
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
EnlIstinc lIen For IlraaII.

ROCHESTER, Dec. 1s.-Reporis from Au-
burn say that mysterious stranger has
been there trying to engage seamen 70 man
some of President Peixoto's ships.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
AMERICAN VESSELS NOT PRoTEoTEI
Captain Bailey, Of the Bank Rose innes,
Complains to the United states.

Captain Bailey, Of the Bank Rose innes,
Complains to the United states.
Captain Bailey, master Of the American
bark Rose Iunes, which has been at Rio
Janerio since November 81, and three
other American captains, complaint Nthat
Captain Picking. of the United States
cruiser Ch rleston, who commands the
United States naval force I'm the harbor
Of Rio refuses TO protect American ships
lying alongside the wharves Of tue city
Captain Picking threatens to charge
the masters with mauslaughaer If any
sailors are killed while their ships are
docked there
The Rose Innes is well known iu this
city having loaded a cargo Of cars at the
works OF the Harlan and Hollingsworlh
Company for Brazil.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
undertnI.er Fell INC the Grare.

CARLISLE, Pa, Dec 1s.-At a funeral
here the undertaken, Alexander Ewing
slipped and fell head foremost upon the
casket. He was lifted out of the grave in
an unconscious condition and was found to
be seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
BIG LuMRER MAN FAILS.

Abraham Steers Has Liabilities OF
$3.50, 600.
NEW YORK, Dec IS Abraham Steers,
one Of the best known lumber merchants
in this section, failed to day for half a
million dollars The failure was big
surprise to the business world.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
vnllor rnrre,. Annirer.nrr.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S-The one hun
dred and sixteenth anniversary Of the COM
mencement of the encampment Of the
American army at Valley Forge was cele-
brated by the Sons Of the Revolution.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
pnisnned Hnr nInthnr.ln.lnu.

Boston, Dec. ls.-Mrs. Ellen Kane, aged
%, was given a dose Of paris green by her
daughter-in-law, Margaret Kane. During
q spree Margaret put the poison in a glass
of whisky. Mrs. Kane now lies in a dan
gerous condition.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
Royal Guests ate Putrid Pie.

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. 1s-At an annual
banquet in the Winter palace 10 guests
said to have partaken Of a meat pie which
was in a putrid state, have since died Of
cholera
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
AARRIsoN As "sANTA oLAUsn

The Ex- President, with Light Heart and
Heavy Purse, Buys Gifts
NEW YORK, Dec. is -Ex-President
Harrison spent the entire morning in
New York on a shopping tour, going
about at lively rate purchasing Christ
mas presents for his family.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
Roughs Scared the Anarchists.

LONDON, Dec 1S-The third feeble anar-
chistic attempt TO meet in Trafalgar square
was made The anarchists were COM
PEELED to seek the protection of the police
from the roughs.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
GIBSON cAPTUREO AT ELKToN.
Miss Landy's Assailaut is In Cecil
County's Jail.

Levi Gibson, the colored man who
assaulted his admired one, Miss Jose
phire Landy, at Newport, on Friday
night, was captured at Elkton yesterday
morning by Sheriff j. A. Boyd and VIII
liam T B0ulden He admitted having
committed the crime to Detectives Wit.
sil and McYey but refused to come back
without rsquisition papers As soon as
these can be obtained Gibson will be
brought to this city.
Miss Landy's condition to day was
about the same as yesterday. She has
only improved slightly since the assault
On inquiry at the Homeopathic Hospital
It was learned that there is possibility
Of her recovery.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
pr. NorWItr,s Remalns Inoinernted.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 1s-The body Of
DR.. Edward Morwitz, editor and proprietor
of The German Democrat, was incinerated
at the Germantown crematory.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
An OUTLAW KiIls Another Man.

DURANT, I. T., Dec 1s-Dave Bohannon,
the territory outlaw, has added another
one to his list. He murdered a pal named
Tom Mccoy after a bitter quarrel.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
SEARCH The SCRIPTURES

The POpe's Encycliial ExhOrts Priests TO
Study the Bible.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IS The Popes en-
cy clical was made public this morning
It is devoted to an exhortation TO the
priesthood to study the Bible
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
HuRLoc x SOLD THE PROPERTY
The Effects OF Bader & Conway Dis
posed of This Morning.

posed of This Morning.
Constable A S Hurlock sold the per
sonal property Of Boder Conway,of No.
400 Orange street this morning A
horse was purchased by Manuel Rich
enberger, for $50. Samuel Speakman
bought all the other property for s41l, 80.
It consist ed Of business wagon,
harness, carpet cleaner, motor, mat
tresges. tables. &c
This is the property on which a re-
straining order was made by Chancellor
Wolcott, on tuesday last, preventing
Constable Reardon from selling the
property which was advertised TO be sol
to. day The order was made returnable
this morning, but no final action was
taken
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
neIIsf AIea.ares In New Jerser.

PATERSON, N. j., Dec. 1S.-Humane men
of an shades Of religious and political faith
met in the city ball to devise means to re-
lieve the widespread distress caused by the
shutting down Of mills and factories. Five
members of the board of aldermen were
present. and 4 general discussion of the
situation took place.
Mayor Braun, who Is a brewer and q
Democrat, suggested that a committee ask
manufacturers to reopen their mills and
factories and employ workmen, even at a
loss If necessary, in order to enable the
poor TO tide over the winter. He said that
the breweries Of the city. though only do
ing one-third Of their usual business. were
keeping their employees and giving them
five days work week. A committee on
public relief was appointed
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
The Grip In New England.

PORTSMOUTH, y. H.. Dec. lS-The raw
ages of the grip are increasing in and about
thiscity, and at the present time there are
over 800 cases.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
TWO sAReEs BADLY WRECKED.
Tho Tug Herald, for Boston, Returns e
the Breakwafer with Bad News.

the Breakwater with Bad News.
Special 20 the Evening Journal.
LEwEs, Dec. 1S-The tug Herald,
which sailed from Philadelphia, on Fri.
day morning, for Boston, with the barges
Lizzie d. aud Merryman in tow, returned
TO the Breakwater yesterday with the
latter barge in tow leaking badly She
reports that during Friday night both
bsrges struck on McCries Shoals. The
Lizzie II. is sill ashore. and will prove a
total wreck. The crew was rescued.
She was laden with 500 tons Of coal,
aud is own by the Boston Tow boat
COMPANY.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
NnrI- 10 I-our Handred.

READING, Pa, Dec. lS.-The bolt and
nut works OF j. II. Sterberg & Son began
today, employing over 400 men.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
Somewhat Better To-day.
n I.l.rnl.h nunni-.. InnrrnI

speclal Dlspatch EVening Journal'
MIDDLETowN, Dec. Is Noon -Ex.
Governor Biggs has rallied little to day
but not 10 such degree as to insure his
recovery. His family feel more hopeful
Evening journal., 1893-12-18

II you want to make your little ones a
present, 60 to Adair's. Seventh and
Shipley Streets.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18

Come and see our large stock and Sc
lect your cakes. Mrs. Weyl, No. East
Second street.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
The Pope CeIebrates Mass.

ROME, Dec. lS.-The pope celebrated
mass at St. Peters, and 1900 people were
present.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18
Remarkable Distribution Of
STANDARD BOOKS.

The following Coupon must
be used to secure the books at
the special price.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18

The Priest Tells Of Personal Visits to
Homes Where There Is No Bread and
Denounees the Men Who Have Caused
The oIoslng Of EaetorIes ana AIlls.
Evening journal., 1893-12-18

To-morrow's Decision In Superior Court
Involves Principles In which the Bar IL
Interested.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
SOCIAL EVENTS.
The weyerhauser Reception Last Even
ing-Other Affairs.

The weyerhauser Reception Last Even
ing-Other Affairs.
The Weyerhsuser mansion on Elm
street was the scene of brilliant social
gathering last evening, it being recep
ton given by Mr. and Mrs. John P.
Weyerhsuser in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. s. Davis. In response to
the invitation sent cut over 400 mem hers
Of tri-city society circles called and were
deliberately entertained. The interior Of
the handsome residence was tsssefully
and deliberately decorated, smilsx being
the prevailing for i decoration. In the
hallway mandolin orchestra ives
stationed behind bank of floral fra
GRANGE and discoursed entertaining music
The table decorations were exquisite, roses
and pinks predominsting. The second
story had been especially arranged for the
terpischoresn features and the guests
spent considerable time there. At the
proper time refreshments were served and
the affair on the whole proved social
success.
Mrs. A. Loeb entertained her friends
OF the tri-cities at reception At the
rooms of the Standard club on Wednes~
day afternoon. A large number were re-
ceived, refreshments were served and the
guests were handsomely entertained.
Mr.. NJ. Arnold will receive her tri-city
friends at the rooms of the Standard club
in the Krell s. Math building tomorrow
efternoon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
A STRANGE CASE.
James Hughes viii Serve His Penitentiary
sentence-His Notification Here Yester-

James Hughes will Serve His Penitentiar,
day.
James Hughes. the Rochester clothing
cutter who is under penitentisrv sem
tence under a charge of extorting money
was in the city yesterday. and while here
received the formal notice that his case
which had been carried to the supreme
court in the state of New York on g
technicality, had reen decided agains,
him and he was notified to begin time
on his sentence.
An Interesting Case.
His case, which has become one OF
widespread interest. grows out of the
clothing trouble in Rochester, and has
been hard fought battle on both sides.
The trouble began in June, 1891, when
the clothing manufacturers of Rochester,
N. Y, formed a com bine and ordered
a lockout of their cutters and talors,
claiming that the fact that the latter
belonged to the Knights of Labor was
detrimental to their employers. The COM
biDe then made proposition to the locked
out tsilors and cutters that if they would
withdraw from the K. of L. the do, rs
would again be opeced. This the latter
refused to do and long and bitter strug-
gle hes resulted. Labor organizations
sll over the country have been warned
against the clothing and the result has
cost the combine hundreds of thousands
of dollars while the men have been COM
PEELED to seek employment in other
cities.
Charges Against Hughes
The cause of Hughes arrest was the
fact that he bad gone to the manutsc
turers and tried to effect a settlement Of
the trouble by saying that if they would
pay certain sum of money he, as chief
of the cutters and tsilors
would order the men to go back
to work. The manufacturers afterward
preferred charges against Hughes on the
grounds of attempted extorsion of money.
Hughes was tried. found guilty and SEN
fenced to one year in the penitentisry.
While his case was being carried up he
has been selling clothing on the road and
it was while calling on the merchants
here that he received notice to begin time
on his sentence He is bright intelli :
gent young man and will go back at once
to begin his unpleasant ask.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
WAYS OF WELLS.
Official Gallantry in the Post
office Management.
TREATMENT OF ALADY EMPL0YE.

Registry Clerk Miss CIeland, Being
Obliged to Take Sick Leave, Finds Little
Satisfaction IN Recovering Her Position
After Her Return to Health-An on Ac-
count of Politics.
Por some time THE ARGUS has heard
numerous expressions Of indignation.
mostly from republicans, too. concerning
the unkind treatment by Post master
Wells of his registry clerk. Miss Mary
Cleland, who in point of actual service
has been longer connected with the office
than any other sttsche. The substance
Of the reports which have gained
currency is that Miss Cleland,
being obliged to take sick leave
last summer, necessitsting her ren aiming
sN aY from the office until the middle of
The fall, found it impossible to regain the
position she had so long and faithfully
held. upon reporting for duty Immediate
" upon her return to health. Further
than this that Postmaster Wells gave her
20 satisfaction ss to how soon she could
have her place back, but merely informed
her that when he wanted her he would
let her know.
Too Much Politics on Hand
On applying for her position about the
MIDDLE of October, Miss Cleland found
that mail csrrier was discharging the
duties of registry clerk, and Mr.. Wells
told Miss Cleland that he was so busy
with politics that he could not talk to
her before election, and she was obliged
to wait until after that eventful Nov. 8
la due season she applied sgsin. but this
time Mr.. Wells explained that the cleo
ton had gone the wrong way and be
would have to devote time to his private
business affairs now. and hence had no
time to talk with her. He offered the
time worn assurance though, that when
he wanted her, he would send for her.
An Unkind Position.
so far Mr.. Wells has not sent for bis
former registry clerk, and the position
thus assumed by him has aroused u great
deal of feeling toward Mr.. Wells, not that
there is q disposition to interfere
with his management of the pOstoff1ce,
as one gentleman put it, but that he
should evince such on unkInd and unsat-
isfactory disposition toward an employe
of his Office, and a lady at that. The
fault found with his attitude is that he
should either give Miss Cleland an OPP
portruity to resign, or to restore her tc
her former position, and not keep her in
suspense.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
The Drury Toll Road.

Supervisors Lamont. Fitzpatrick. Tit
terincton, Britton and Weathe head and
States Attorney Searle, who were APP
pointed commission by the board Of
supervisors to look into the matter of the
granting of privilege for toll road in
Drury township. have gone over the
ground and will make their report at the
next meeting of the board. The reason for
the investigation is a petition from Toll
Road Co., who are DESTROYS Of obtaining
franchise for keeping the road to the
Muscatine bridge in passable condition
and collecting toll thereon. 1t cost the
county $4,000 last year to keep the road
in condition.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Obituary.

Mrs. Louisa Moritz, who resided in the
upper story of the house occupied by NJ O..
Krohn, at 1924 Fifth avenue. died this
morning after an illness Of three weeks.
She he'd resided there about four yeats,
aud during great deal of the time she
had been sckly and was dependent upon
the other tenants of the house who
looked after her. Mrs. D. MCeller, 8
friend OF the deceased lacy. remained
with her isst night. Mrs. Noriiz took
quite sick during the night and this
morning passed quietly away. She
has daughter living in Kansas and &
brother, but the la;ter's address is not
known. The body was taken in charge
by Undertaken Wheelau and will be kept
until relatives can be heard srom.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Henry
Harrison occurred from her home in
South Rock Island to ST. Joseph's church
at 10 o'clock this morning. Rev. Father
Mackin officiating. 1t was largely at
tended. the pail bearers being as men
toned yesterday. The interment was
made in the Catholic cemetery.
Harry, little son of Henry Empke and
wife, died at its parents home on Thirty
first street, aged years. months and
days. The interment was made in River,
side cemetery. Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
MRS. ALTGELO RECEIVES.

Springfield Ladies' Pay Their Respects to
in Entertaining.
Wednesday afternoon between the
hours Of AID O'Clock Mrs. John P.
Altgeld, the new lady OF the executive
mansion, gave her first reception, says
the State Register. During the afternoon
over 100 ladies called and paid their re-
specs to Mrs Altgeld, who received them
with the grace becoming to q lady in her
elevated position. She was assisted in
receiving by Mrs E. G Fraze-, of Rock
Island Mrs. Altgeld is q lacy Of fine
bearing and is charmingly gracious. She
made an excellent impression upon all
her guests yesterday. The decorations
throughout the house were roses, carna-
tioDs and white lilies.
Mrs. Altgeld wore magnificent gown
of blacs satin. with jet trim mings, which
showed her stately figure to advantage,
aud diamond ornaments.
Mrs Frsser's costume was OF tan co.'s
ored cloth. with green velvet trimmings;
diamond ornaments
1t Is Mrs. Altgeld's intention to give
reception each Wednesday. and her invi-
tstions are general. Her receptions
promise TO be successful affairs, and
with her refined and graceful manners
she is sure to become popular.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
AFTER TWENTY YEARS.

| o. NJ. Babcock, Author and Lecturer, Re-
visits Rock Island--His Faith in the Des-
tiny of This Locality UnshaIeen.
| o NJ Babcock, well known in Rock
Island and vicinity nearly quarter of a
century ago, in his efforts to promo te
navigation and manufacturing in this To-
cslity. notably ct Rock river. arrived in
the city last evening on visit OF inspec-
ton to see the changes and progress in
the scene of bis former Efforts and smbi-
ton to build up thriving city that
should ultimately become q part OF one
common city embracing Moline and Nil
ian. ss he believed that the position and
! local advantages warranted such a con-
summation.
believed that the prosperity Of every
point in the region would prove benefit
to the whole, and that such a consoiida-
ton ON the east side of the river would
not only be an advantage to every enter
prise across the river, but that the whole
should go before the world as one center
with an aggregate population, enumerat-
ing all the inhabitants as if they were one
community-ss they really are. This
would be q more powerful magnet in at
tracing business and inducing industries
to locate heresbouts.
With zeal worthy of the cause he
worked for three years unable to recon
cile all the local jealousies, and in the
minter OF 1912 after the great Chicago
fire, delivered lectures in Davenport and
Rock Island for the purpose of securing
cooperation in the publication nf q work
representing the common interests.
Davenport refused to join in the move-
ment, so Rock Island and Moline carried
1t through alone.
His Literary Production.
While writing up the Present and
| Future of Rock Island" Mr.. Bsbcock
states that factors more numerous and
far reaching than could be brought into
one local pamphlet came rushing into his
mind, and he resolved that if spared for
the work he would produce book, not
for locality, but which should not only
| compass the country but embrace the con-
tinent and comprehend the world.
His efforts have been rewarded beyond
| expectation In securing the Strongest en-
| doYsements of able and eminent men to
| whom he submitted the advance sheets
| for criticism. Eacomiums o. the high
est order have been given in letters from
such men as Lyman ]. Gage, Thomas B.
Byron, David II. Mason. Bishop Fallows,
and many others, while editors, ministers
and teachers have endorsed his lectures
| in the strongest terms of commentator.
| Both book aud lectures are illustrated by
charts unique in their conception and
| highly instructive to the student of Amer
lean possibilities.
In all this work Mr.. Babcock states
| that his original ideas concerning the
| career and destiny of Rock Island have
never changed, but rather intensified, as
his present charts and maps will show to
all who have the pamphlet of twenty
one years ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Art Store.

We have this week received an impor
tstion of French white china for decora
ton.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
Think Of 1t.

Over half million people die every
year in the United States from Lung and
Throat diseases, which always start from
Cold or Cough. If you sre suffering
from any of the above diseases try this
remarkable Cough Syrup, and you will
use no other afterwsrd We have num-
dreds of testimonials from those benefits
ted by it.
25 AND so CTS. A BOTTLE. SAMPLE BOT
TIES 10 CTS.
Ask your druggist for DR.. McKann's
Irish Cough Syrup. Take no otheri One
trial is ali that is necessary to convince
you. Sent to any address by express on
receipt of price. Made only by the pros
prietor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

Springfield Ladies Pay Their Respects to
the Governors Wife-Mrs. Frazer Assists
in Entertaining.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

Roth the method and results when
6vrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
Ii refreshing to the taste, and acts
5ently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
bm efectuaily, dispels colds, head
scbes and feyers and cures habitual
eCnstipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
5uced, pleasing to the taste and &C
eeptable to the stomach, prompt in
h action and truly beneficial in its
Meets, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
sany excellent qualities commend it
IA all and have made it the most
bopular remedy known.
I Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
Ind 81 bottles by all leading drug
eists. Any reliable druggist who
BAY not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
kisbes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
| CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kE NEW YORK, NV
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20

A matter of choice-whether to suffer
uninterruptedly with cough or buy q
bottle of DR. Bulls Cough Syrup and cure
-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-20
insurance
AGENTS.

Buy, ser and uauage properly on commission
money. co lcct rents, also carry line Of first
Glass fire insurance companies, building lots FOL
.al. in sll he'd fcyent additions Choice residence
property in all parts of the city.
Room 3. Mitchell & Lynde building, ground
sor-. fu rear Of Mitchell s. Lynde bank.