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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Women Suspected of Murder.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1b.-John Russell, pro.
prietor of shooting gallery at 1873 South
Halsted street, was murdered during Sat.
urday night, and the fact not known until
yesterday at ll:3o, when Mrs. Annie Hewitt
and Mrs Rosa Therand called for the DO
lice. They were arrested after having con-
tradicted each other in their stories, and
locked u on suspicion. Robbery was the
motive of the murder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Marshals for the Inauguration.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Genelal Martin
Mcmahon, of New York, grand marshal of
the Inauguration day parade, has made
the following appointments: Colonel H.
c. Corbin, L. 5. A, adjutant general;
General W. d. Whipple U. S. A, chief of
staff; William Dickson, of the District Of
Columbia, chief marshal of the civic
parade; Richard Croker, of New York.
marshal of the civic organizations of New
York city and state; General EmmoDs
Clark, of New York, assistant marshal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
old Enough to Have Done Better.

ANNA, HIS, Jan. l6-Caleb and Eliza
beth Miller live on their farm two miles
souch OF Anna. They occupy the same
house and eat at the same table. But Mr.
Miller pays board to Mrs Miller for, &C
cording TO the verdict of Il circuit court
jury. the Did folks are no longer man and
wife. They ale natives of the county, are
over 20 years .of age, and had been mar
ried for forty years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Dog Show at Chicago.

CHICAGO. Jan. 16.-The Chicago Kenne
clubs annual bench show of dogs will be
held in Battery D Feb. l to 10, and it prom.
ises to be most successful exhibition. The
premium list is the highest ever offered
first prizes in the open classes for Great
Danes, st. Bernards, and mastifrs being $50
each. Entries close on Jan. 25 at the clul,'s
office in this CITY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
HIS SECOND WlFE-NLLlNG.
A Wisconsin Man with Whom Matrimony
Seems 4 Failure.

Seems Failure.
RICE LAKE, Jan. BE c. Alien, a
teamster, who moved here from Wonewoc,
Wis. shot and killed Bert Van Tassel and
mortally wounded his wife at Mrs. Hunt.
er's restaurant in this city Saturday night
Allen claims chat Van TasselI was unduly
intimate with his wife and that he caught
them together two weeks ago. He at.
tempted to shoot Van Tassell at that time
but was prevented and was arrested
and put in Jail. He was released this week
and returned to this city, since which time
he has not lived with his wife, who was
working in the restaurant where Van
Tassell boarded.
Probably Killed them Both.
Allen had been drinking Saturday night
and went to the restaurant to pay board
bill. He asked Mrs. Hunter for some
tobacco and while her back was turned
opened fire with his revolver on Van Tas-
sell Two shots took effect, one in the left
lung and one in the forehead. He then
turned his weapon on his wife Three
shots took effect, two in the right arm and
one in the abdomen. He attempted to shoot
her again as she lay on the floor but the
the cartridge missed fire Van Tassell died
almost instantly. Mrs. Aliens recovery is
doubtful.
Has Four to His Credit Now.
Allen seemed to be in good humor when
he called at the restaurant, and shook
hands with all present, including Van Tas.
sell and Mrs. Allen. He was tried and
convicted before Judge McKenney at
Cleveland, in 1885, for the murder of his
second wife and man, and after serving
about year of his sentence was pardonc /.
He is about 40 years old. Mrs. Allen is a
young and fine-looking woman. After the
shooting Saturday night Allen gave him.
self up TO an officer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE cold spell of the
past few days is the Severest experienced in
several years and Is general throughout the
west. At 10 o'clock yesterday morning
the thermometer registered eighteen de.
grees below zero, but after that hour the
temperature moderated. Railroads are
the chief sufferers, nearly all passenger
trains being from one to twenty-four hours
lot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Fraud in a St Louis District

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16.-There is no longer
a doubt that fraud was perpetrated in pre-
cinct No. 9S at the late election. The
number of congressional votes contained in
the ballot box exceeded the number of
votes entered on the poll books. Besides
191 ballots were numbered incorrectly and
100 were not numbered at all
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Death of Gen. Rufus Ins.,1s

NEW YORK, Jan. l6.-General Rufus
ingalls,, United States army, retired, died
at II o'clock yesterday in the Grand hotel.
General ingalls, was retired from the sery.
ice at his own request on July /, 1888. He
was born in Denmark, Me-, on Aug. %.
1920, and was graduated from the United
States military academy in 1913.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Two More Lives Lost.

DULUTH, Jan. 16.-It is certain that two
more lives were lost in the Hotel St. Louis
fire Friday, making four in ALL The other
two victims are w. T. Reese, New York
commercial traveller, and Lizzie Larson, a
scrub woman
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
The Evanescent silcott Heard From

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-A special to The
Press from Cincinnati says: Silcott, the
ascending seTgeant-at-arms of the bouse
of representatives, visited his old home
near here a few days ago, and is said TO be
doing business in Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
VIII Probably he Two victims.

MORNING Sun, Ia, Jan. l6.-Fireman
Mitchell, who was 50 badly injured in the
wreck on the Iowa Central near here Fri
day, died Saturday, and his remains We're
taken to has home il kvithsburg, Ills Rev.
NJ. Miller, of Wayland, Ia. is in precari-
Gus condition and not expected to live.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

CEDAEBUEG, Wis, Jan. Ex-senator
Fred W. Horn, one Of the oldest and most
distinguished legislators of this late, died
yesterday morning of heart disease at his
home in chs city. senator Horn had pan
tieipated more in public life than any man
in this state, having held Office almost con-
tinUally since eariy IN the !1-iies. He was
born near Berlin, Prussia, Au-. Is. 1915.
He was a classmatc Of Bismarck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Any Person You Can Catch. Tha. Il.

RALEIGH. N, c., Jan. 16.-The committee
on judiciary has decided to make favor
able report to the legislature on a bill in.
tended to put stop to lynching. It is i'm.
portant as the first ever introduced in this
state. 1t imposes penalty of $500 and i'm
prisonment of any person engaged in
lynching. 1t also holds the authorities of
q county responsible if lynchings occur.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
The California senatorship.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. l6-The Republicans
have decided to abandon the plan of nomi.
mating but one candidate As result the
names of Senator FELTON,, Judge Widney,
Ex-Governor Perkins, NJ. H. DeYoung, and
M. NJ Estee will be presented tomorrow by
the Republicans, and Stephen VI. White
and Gator by the Dem Ocrats
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Wa, Buried on His Wedding Day

PLAINFIELD, Wis, Jan. 16.-The fu-
neral of young man named Trickle, who
resided few miles east of here, took place
Friday, the day set for his marriage to
Miss Maggie Gustin, of Oasis, who is
nearly Frustrated with grief.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Cannot Make Them weigh ON Hopner sca1

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Judge Dunno yester-
day delivered an opinion declaring uncon-
stitutional the state statute providing for
the weighing of all grain by railroads in
Hopper scales.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
This Suicide Wosn',Ins.

BUFFALO, Jan. 14.-William w. Gunda-
ZACH OF Columbia, Ills, opposite ST. Louis,
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head at Hotel Eagle Friday
night. He came here with the idea of
jumping over Niagara falls, but fear that
his body might not be found, thus causing
trouble vita the ms france co,npanies
changed his plans. He is said to be book.
maker at the East ST Iouis race track
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

garuless oil party. me CONSTITUTIONAL mouse
of representatives. with sixty-seven lawful
members, is here and ready for business,
and here it will rtmain unterrifed and I'M
wavering." Both speeches were loudly ap.
plauded
A Dissolution of Partnership.
Jerry Simpson, has notified Chairman
Jones, of the Democratic state central
committee, that the partnership heretofore
existing between the Populists and Demo
Gratis has been dissolved. The two had a
lively interview We want nothing NOSE
to do with your crowd" said Simpson.
1--WE are quito !-ady to quit you" We
are quite ready t. quit you" replied Jones.
Then Simpson, said that the two parties
had to dissolve partnership some time and
it might al well come now as any time
He expressed the opinion that there would
be no more fusion between the Populists
and Democrats and said Two wears from
now we viii lick both Tie old parties"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
Senator CulIom rs Better.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Cullom.
OF Illinois, has been confined to his room
the past week by illness. He is better. and
expects to be out again in q few f1ars
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

Napkins became popu ar in France sooner
than in England. At one time it was Gus
tomary at great French dinners to change
the napkins at every course, to perfume
them with rosewater and to have them
folded different way for each guest.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
THE WAY SHE LOOKS

- OeSA~o e<<N " SAAA-~AA AZ
is delicate, rundown, or
overworked. She's hol-
low checked, dull eyed,
thin, and pale, and it
worries her.
Now, the way to look
well is to be well. And
the way to be well, if
you're any such woman,
is to faithfully use DR..
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. That is the
only m edicine that's
guaranteed to build up
woman's strength and to
clrra yvoynanis ailments
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

There is only one medicine for Ca
tarrh worthy the name. Dozens are
advertised, but only the proprietors Of
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy say this
g If we can't cure you, we'll pay YOU
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

In every ''female complaint irregularity,
or weakness, and in every exhausted condi-
ton of the female system - if it ever fails
back
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16
A DissoIutio of Partnership.
SENATE AND SILVER QUESTION.
John Sherman says the Democracy Is
the silver Party.

John Sherman says the Democracy Is
the silver Party.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l6.-Senator Sherman
has written lett r on silver legislation It
Is in reply TO a recent statement of cx-Sec-
rotary Bayard that the Republicans of the
senate are trying to embsrrass the incom-
ing administration by standing in the way
of repeal of the silver purchase act II 1890.
Sherman's letter : addressed 70 Major
Carson, the Washington correspondent Of
ehe Philadelphia .edger in reply 10 an in.
terview in that paper with Bayard. Il IS
in part as follows: 1T is as well known a.
anything can be that large majority Of
the Republican senators, including myself.
are decidedly in favor OF the repeal or sus-
pension of the purchase of silver bullion
They are ready today. tomorrow, or at any
moment TO vote for such repeal 1t is
equally well known that not more than
one-fourth or one Efth of the Democratic
senators are in favor OF such repeal and
that they will resort to extreme measures
to prevent it.
Makes an O1er on the Subject.
They are openly pronounced for the
free coinage of silver or the continuance of
the existing law. It is unjust and wrong
to attribute the motive | have referred to
to Republican senators. The pretense
made that Republican senators would sac
rifice the public interests for mere politi-
cal scheme is without foundation, and
feel like denounciny it. If the Democratic
party will furnish a contingent of ten SEN
ators in support OF the repeal of the silver
act of 1890 ii will pass the senate within ten
days. As for Mr.. Bayard, he stands where
he always stood on financial questions,
UIEsS,, III
party always wrong ON such questions
The opinions expressed by him in his in
terview are not concurred in by more than
six Democratic sena tors, though it is hoped
few more will join in suspending the
purchase of silver bullion"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-01-16

DR.. Cooper Likely to Be Called Upon to
Explain Why the Carnegie Company
Paid Him $500 Last Week-A Balti-
more Coal Dealer ''Smells Mice" and
Gives Dempsey's Attorney a Sniff, Going
all the Way to Pittsburg Therefor.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20
THE DIAMOND SPECIAL.
Gold Watch, JaweIad Gold Hands.
Offer No. 300. Price S2J.

No. 303 is a magnificent Elgin watch. It
has the very greatest improvements, includ-
ing the world-renowned cut balance, patent
safety pinion, stem winding and setting APP
paratus, nickel works, jeweled balance,
quick train, dust band, etc. The jewels are
real precious stones. 1t has genuine
double sunk dial with either Roman or
Arabic figures, and gold hands set with
sparkling gems. These hands are made in
Europe, by processes yetzunattainable in
this country. The gems have all the ap-
pearance and sparkle of real genuine dia-
monds, and in the trade are sold as dia-
monds. They are extremely handsome, and
give to the watch the appearance of a $500
timepiece. The case is made of solid IA
karat gold in two plates, stifened between
with a thin sheet of very stiff composition
metal. The gold is wananted to last 20
years. The ring, joint plugs, thumbpiece,
and all parts subjected teeonstant wear are
solid gold The works are good for at least
so years. wear. The list price Of this watch
is $780, but we have an option upon few,
and for short time we will sell them, de-
livery prepaid and guaranteed, for $50 in
hunting case, or Ss3i in open face
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20
Geld Watch, Sl6.75.
Nc. :s4E.
Ne. BOZ.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE MODEL WATCH.
This is a watch suitable for father or
son. We call it "THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
Model Watch because, as patriotic Ameri-
cans, we are especially proud of this pro-
duetion of American industry. The move
ment Cor works. is made according to the
celebrated Waltham Riverside model The
case is a gem of the jewelers. art, being a
gold-filed case, with two heavy sheets of
14I. gold, making a case that is for all pur-
poses as good as solid gold, and warranted
for 90 years.
Price, to our subscribers, $1G75, and they
can have either Open Face or Hunting Case.
We feel confident that all who buy this
watch will think as highly of it as we do,
and be just as proud of it, too.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20
IN HONOR OF COLUMBUS.
The Worlds Fair Extra I"
Malihanl Gold Watch.
Mems Size. No. 1892. Price $50.

No 1892 is magnificent Waltham watch
(mens size, named and numbered in honor
Of Columbus. 1t has the very greatest i'm
provements, including the world-renowned
cut balance, patent safety pinion, STEM
winding and setting apparatus, isweled
balance, quick train, dust-band, etc. The
jewels are real precious stones. 1t has a
genuine gold enameled dial with hand
some Arabic figures. This dial is ex-
tremely handsome, and gives to the watch
the appearance of a $500 timepiece. The
case is made of solid 4karat gold, in two
plates, stiffened between with a thin sheet
of very stiff composition metal. The gold is
warranted to last 90 years. The ring, joint
plugs, thumb-piece, and ali parts subjected
to constant wear, are solid gold. The works
are good for at least so years wear. We
have an option upon a few, and for a short
time we will sell them for $50 in hunting
case, Or SO in open face.
This watch is certainly well named, be-
cause it represents the greatest achievement
of the Columbus Worlds Fair year, and
with every Worlds Fair Extra" ordered
before Oct. l we will send souvenir Of the
Columbus Exposition" absolutely free
This souvenir is piece of china, upon
which is painted an authentic and historical
portrait of Christopher Columbus, and it is
also decorated in the col0rs of Spain.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20
S'CRESOENI Street"
WklTKAM WATCH, MEMS SIZE,
The Pride OF the Wa!tham
Factory.

The best full-sized Waltham watch is
called Crescent Street, This watch is
made from the very. finest materials, each
part being selected by expert Worlmen.
Every wheel is perfect, every jewel is
precious stone, every pinion ia polished 10
the highest degree. In f;ct, this watch ia,
as the Waltham Company guarantees, "per-
feet in construction and finish" The com
pany also says in its catalogue that this is
the finest full plate movement in the
world" The full plate is recent improve
ment in matchmaking. 1t is n metal cap
covering all the mechanism, excepting the
balance, thus saving many bills for cleaning
the price of which is ordinarily from 81 10
$3.50 each time. These celebrated works
are full jeweled with red ruby jewels in
solid gold settings They contain compen
sation expansion balance, safety pinion
stem winding and setting apparatus, patent
Breguet hair-spring hardened and tempered
in form, patent regulator and a double sank
dial made expressly for this watch. This
dial is genuine glass enameled." This
watch also contains many Improvements
which space forbids us to mention. We are
prepared TO furnish this watch in solid gold
gold filled, solid coin silver and solid nickel
silver cases.
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE will send it to
any subscriber, old or new. delivery guaran-
teed and prepaid, in the above cases, as fol-
lows:
No 304-Solid AK. gold 4Odwt case
(huntipg only. S55
No. 305-Solid gold Brooklyn Granger"
hunting or open face SAB
No. 306-Gold filled Is yr. hunting case
(engraved) $33
No. 307-Gold filled - yr. open face Ten
graved) S32
No. 308-Solid coin-silver case q or
open face or hunting $50
No. 309-Solid nickel silver case open
face, dust proof $25
With every solid AK. gold watch at 500
we will send handsome solid led-gold
filed curb chain free of cost.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20
No. 314.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE has provided
for the use of veterans of the late war the
most elegant watch in the world. 1t is
made by the Elgin National Watch CO., and
is stem winder and setter. The works are
ieweled with precious stones in every neces-
sary part, making the watch accurate and
durable, and the case is made of two sheets
of solid AK. gold, reinforced by sheet of
stiff composition metal. The manufac-
turers guarantee that the gold on this case
will last 20 years, while the ring, joint
plugs and all parts subjected to constant wear
are SOLID GOLD. The dial is double sunk,
and magnifcently painted with a battle
scene from the late war. This picture shows
a Union and Confederate regiment charging
each other with bayOneis fixed and colOrs
flying. Grim determination is apparent in
the face Of every soldier as he charges to
almost certain death. This painting truth
fully pictures the climax of many battle
in the bravest war in history. 1t is accurate
in color and detail, and the watch is beauti-
full in every way. In the space given up to
the secondhand is perfect representation
Of regulation" canleen. The watch is
well worth $50, but we will sell it, including
delivery, to subscribers only, for $24.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20

this reduction brings the cost to about one
half the usual retail price. The oft''r IS
limited to two cOlors ami TWO grades and to
sizes (bust measurement rar.s rom
ihirty-six to forty-six inches. E1eh coat Is
iity-three inches long. with r-cc,s. HE
cape twenty-four inches long, OF doUb.e
texture goods, the lining heirs h~"''or'e
plaid. They are made Of f1c E..-.i 8
and in the best manner. Thev will not
grow hard or sin, aud are fl &c AS ii
every respect.
The dnrk-blue coat is of vprv fire "ln'h,
ribbed, not al wool, but vsry han NJ,
and the price, including delivery T. INV
express Office in the United STATES. Is $3.50.
The black coat is made from :; Crc 1,l,
smeoth-suriaee cloth. that is less snowy
than the blue. but will give the best of
service. 1ss price, including d ! v-ry -
any express Office ia the Unittti St,trS IS
1885. Coats of different sizes will lie made
to order for So eEtra
Measure over y0us eesA
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-20
4 Watch for the Milton.
The Old Reliable Seth Thomas Watch,
Open Face.
Offer No. BIB. Mems Size. So.

No 313 is mems size open face Ameri-
can watch, which is made by the cele-
brated Seth Thomas Company. This com
pany has for many years enjoyed the
distinction of making the very best clocks
in the world. Having all the machinery
for turning out accurate timepieces, they
have applied themselves to the manufacture
of high-grade watches. Thousands of our
subscribers have wished to buy watches
which will keep the most accurate time,
but they have been kept from doing so by
the high prices of other fine watches, and
for their benefit we have at last succeeded
in getting an option upon some OF these
world-renowned watches, and we will sell
the first 900 at such price that every sub
scriber who needs watch may purchase one.
We have decided to do away with all profits
and to offer the watch at the bare cost of
handling. The regular list price of this
watch is $3.50; and when the description is
read, subscribers will see why we say SO
much about this wonderful bargain. This
watch contains (among many other improve
ments) the worId-renowned cut balance
wheel which is self-cOmpensating and which
neutralizes the effects of heat and cold. The
handspring is made Of steel so highly tenn
pered that, although the watch beats $4,000
and temper for generations. The works
are jeweled with precious gems in every
necessary part. This means that the watch
is indestructible, because the pinions
run with unequaled smoothness upon the
polished surface of these valuable stones.
The far-famed patent safety pinion saves
the watch from harm in many cases where
great damage would otherwise be sustained.
The stem-winding and setting apparatus
are of an approved order, and the watch
may be placed in hunting case whenever
the purchaser so desires.
The works present a magnificent appear
ance, owing TO the perfection of the finish
and the great care bestowed upon them by
the hundreds Of skilled workmen who are
employed in this department.
Tie case of the watch is solid nickel
silver composition metal, just like that on
our $3.50 watch, and it looks and will wear
| just like sterling silver. 1t is open face,
and has heavy plate-glass crystal, SO finely
annealed and tempered that it will stand
! the most violent strain. We guarantee each
watch to be exactly as represented, or money
will be promptly refunded. We will send
! this as premium for club Of 10 sub
scribers and 1926 added money, or for a club
of subscribers and $3.50 added money We
will sell it TO subscribers only, delivery
guaranteed and prepaid in the United States,
ioI fssb