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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
WHITNEY BOOMERS ARE GLEEFUL
Managers Say the Boom Is Going Like
WHdtire in Mississippi.


WHdGrc in Mississippi.
JACKSON, Feb. 13.-The Whitney prasi-
DENTAL boom managers express them
selves as having accomplished results be-
yopd anything they expected when they
decided upon "A Whitney campaign in this
state. The petitions have been signed by
leading men from every section and party
faction in the state. They have the lead
ing business and professional men of the
state capital, including the mayor and
city officials, three-fourths of the legisla-
ture, and finally the new state admins
traticn except Governor McLaurin, who
was not importuned, but whose close
friends are actively enlisted in the move
ment.
The call upon Mr.. Whitney has been
issued and closes as follows: ''Recogniz.
ing the Hon. William c. Whitney, of the
Empire State of New York, typical
American. a patriot of unquestioaed 10y.
atty to his country, man of tact and
affairs in the highest sense of the terms
a statesman of broad and enlightened
views-one of the purest and most glori-
Gus among the northern Democrats, we,
therefore, call upon you to allow your
name to go before the next Democratic
national convention as "a candidate for tha
presidential nomination. believing that
your nomination will unity and enthuse
the Democratic party throughout the
county and insure the election of its
ticket
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
THE PEARL BRYAN MURDER.
Coroner's Jury Says the Girl Was Dose,
with Cocaine Before Death.


with Cocaine Before Death.
CINCINNATI, Feb. IL. Tho only things
new in the Pearl Bryan mystery are the
latest statement of Jackson and the YER
dict of the coroner's jury. This last is 10
the effect that Pearl Bryan had been
dosed with cocaine and later dccapitated
while she was yet alive, where the body
was found. and that jackson and Walling
were the last persons seen with her, and
should be held as her murderers
Jackson's statement .purports to give
account of all his time from Monday Of
the fatal week to Saturday. He admits
being in the plan to produce an abortion,
but said he turned Pearl over to Walling
as soon as she arrived here, and that from
that on Walling had entire charge of the
case; that Walling was absent from the
room Thursday and Friday nights. and
that when they read OF the murder in the
papers Walling turned pale. He admits
that he helped secrcte Pearls clothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13

the Candidate Who Can Win and Fifty
Occupy the Presidential Chair-Demo-
Gratis OF Pennsylvania Have = Fayorise
for the Chicago Nomination in Ex-Gov.
Pattison, Who Is Formally Namsd.
CHICAGO. Feb. 13.-Thc Marquette club
i3ad 4 long list Of distinguished guests al its
banquet board in the dining hall OF the Au-
ditoriun last night at the annual celcbra-
ton of Lincoln's birthday. But the bright
particular star was William Mckinley
late governor of Ohio, at present given
out to be an active candidate for the Re-
publican nomination to the presidency Of
the United States. Undoubtedly the most
important speech of the occasion was that
Of John NJ. Thurston, and the pith of it
was in the close, which gave the banquet
the appearance of being a part of the
boom of the man from the Buckeye state.
The Nebraska senator led up to his clos
ing burst with plea for the American
idea of protection, and then said:
Only One Name in Race for Him.
"Mr. Toass2,as;er, when the Republican
party comes back to power it should be
under the leadership of that man whose
name would be recognized as an Ameri-
can platform itself. This is no year for
dark horses, compromise candidates, or
favoritc sons. The Republican masses
have one name cnshrined in their hearts;
one namo ready to burst forth hallelujah
from their lips; one name which means
more than any other name upon the great
issue of protection; one name which is
MT chnl IN ha ynarfnCt
tariff law ever enacted by the congress Of
the United States; one name
which the Republican party can aft ord to
add to those of its great prcsidents-Lin-
coin, Grant and Garfield; one name which
will be presented at the St. Louis conven-
ton by no political combination. nor rs
the result of any political manipulation;
one name that will thrill with the spon-
taneity of the universal popular demand;
one name that hope and believe will DO
borne by the next president of the United
States-thc name of our distinguished
guest, the great American, William Nc
Einley, of Ohio"
Audience Enthusiastically AppIauds
That those who heard these words ap-
plaudcd goes without saying; they were
eloquent enough to evoke applause and
were spoken with n fcrvcncy that carried
their hearers with them. But tie ap-
plause that followed was such as to con-
vcy the impression that not only We're the
hearers enthusiastic over the eloquence,
but also over the man proposed for the
chief magistracy of the nation. Thurs
toms toast was 1.-The Impending Con-
flict," and the climax of the speech named
the leader. evidently. whom his hearers
had in their minds for the coming Con iiict
at the polls next November. The subject
of this eulogium sat quietly during the
applause; ne had heard similar sentiments
before, but probably never before had they
possessed such significance.
Mckinley Speaks of Lincoln.
Mckinlcy's toast was Abraham Lin.
colin" and his speech was history of the
martyred presidents official life. which
took in the advocacy of the principle OF
protection. to the vindication of which
principle the latter part of the address was
devoted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
RANGERS AT TIE BIG FIGHT.
Dan Stuart Tell Their Chief He Is Quite
Willing to Have Them Along.


Ell PAso, Tex, Feb. 13.-General Mabry,
commander of the Texas rangers, informed
Dan Stuart last night that when the
train, or 1at boat, or balloon, or whatever
1t is to h. that is In convey the pugiiists
from this city to the battle ground, pulled
out he would be there without ticket,
and with all his rangers would attend the
fight. Stuart readily acquiesced, saying
that he was willing they should go along
and keep him ont of Texas. 1t is needless
to say the rangers will all be there. Some
of them want to start right now.
Governor Ahumada, of the state O.
chihuahua, said that he was absolutely
determined to prevent the fight coming
off in his territory. Dan Stuart says:
"Thc fights will come off. / will not say
where, but they will come off and on the
days scheduled. That is all have to say
and it covers everything"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 13.-Burglars en-
tered the postoffice at Petersburg. Menard
county. blew open the safe, extracted g.;
in money and a quantity Of stamps, then
set FIRE to the building and carried of the
mail pouch. The mail pouch was found
later. John Goldsby. the school janitor'i
son. and Con Sullivan, both young men
of Petersburg, have been arrested at Pc
V,rsburg. and Joseph Wyball and Green
Arnots at Mason City. and lodged in jail,
being suspected Of the crime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
Led the rich. for Cheap Postage.

TOLEDO, Feb. 13.-Judge Emery ID. Pot.
ter died yesterday, aged g.. He was repre-
sentative in congress in ISL, where he led
the fight for reduction of postage to 3
cents instead of from to % cents, accord
ing to distance. Objection being made in
the house to the reduction to 3 cents be-
cause of the difficulty of making change.
he inserted in the bill section author
izing the coinage of the silver cent piece,
which remained until repealed by the
coinage law o. 1873
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
InsurSent Zeitounli, Surrender.

CoNsTANTINoPE, Feb. H. i 1t is an.
nounccd that the foreign consuls ut lei.
toun have induced the insurgents of that
place tn accept the conditions of the porte.
Therefore the revolutionary Hyntchakists
now living at Zeitoun are to be expelled
from the town, the Zei.ounlis are to be al
lowed to retain their old weapons, but are
to surrender their modern rifles, and the
5000 Armenian refugees now at Zcitoun
are to agree to return to their villages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
lincoln Monument Decorated

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 13-Yesterday was tho
anniversary of the birth Of him whom his
tory dcsignates rs the great emancipation
and the martyred president. Eighty-seven
years have passed since Abraham Lincoln
first saw the light of day on Kentucky
soil. In accordance with the custom es-
tablished many years ago, and which in
all probability will lie followed a century
hence, large number of people visited
the Lincoln monument and laid wrcaths
of immortellcs, cvcrgrecns and flowers
about the shaft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
PENNSYLVANIA HAS TWO NOW.
Democratic State Committee Names Patti
son for the November Race.

Democratic State Committee Names Patti
son for the November Race.
HARRISBURG. Feb. 13.-National Chair
attend the meeting Of the Democratic state
committee, expressed himself as much
pleased at the unanimous passage of the
resolution indorsing Ex-Governor Patti
son for the presidency. In an intcrvic w
Harrity said: 1.-The action OF the Demo
cratic state CENTRAL committee in recon-
mending the nomination of Govern Or
Pattison for the presidency unquestion.
ably reflects the sentiment Of the Democ-
racy OF Pennsylvania. Mr. Pattison is
very popular with his party and has the
confidence of the people of the state ire
spcctive OF party. have no doubt but
that the coming Democratic state conven.
ton will declare for him with entire and
substantial unanimity, and that he viii
have the cordial and loyal support of the
Pennsylvation to the Democratic national
convention"
The following is the text of the resold.
ton indorsing Pattison for the presidency:
"Tha. the Democratic state central COM
mittee recommend that the Democracy or
Pennsylvania present to the Democratic
national convention the name OF ex-UoV-
ernor Robert f. Pattison as that of a
strong and available candidate for the
presidency. In character, in ability. in
official experience, in the faithful and
fearless discharge Of public duties. Mr..
Pattison is well equipped for the high Of
flee for which we recommend him. En-
joying to the fullest extent TIL, confidence
of the people, because of his steadfast ad-
herence TO the cause of good government.
his selection as the standard-bearcr of the
Democratic party would be met by gcner-
Gus and enthusiastic approval"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
R,v., Candidate. wcr. Present.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Feb. 13 -
About 800 Republicans attended the
annual banquet of the Lincoln
club at Sweets hotel last night.
fully a hundred more than had been ex-
pcctcd, and the arrangements were not
adequate for the accommodation of the
crowd. Prominent men were present
from all sections of the state, among them
being Mayor Pingrce, of Detroit, and State
Senator \. C. Wheeler, Of Manistee, who
are rival candidates for the gubernatorial
nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
RoBBER SHOOTS HIMSELF FATALLY
Man who Robbed a Store and Snot Con-
stable Run to Earth.

KEwANEE, Ills, Feb 13.-The man who
is supposed to have robbed the New Wind.
sor jewelry store, and who shot Constable
Reynolds Saturday, was reported near
Kewanee Tuesday and yesterday twelve
men started from here to run him down.
After an all-day chase two Of them over
took their man five miles east OF here, and
after exchanging several shots he turned
his revolver upon himself and fired,
wounding himself in the breast, from
which he died in about two hours.
Before he died he said that he was the
man who shot Reynolds. The body was
brought here and is in charge of the
coroner. He would not give his name, but
said that he was married and had q fam.
lily. He does not have the appearance of q
working man. No papers were found ON
the body to identify IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
Seven J.iI-Bird. Get Away.

SPIrSGFIELD. Ills. Feb. 13-Seven pris.
oners escaped from the Macoupin county
Jail at Carlinvilie by breaking down the
heavy iron doors. Three Of the fugitives-
George Williams, Charles Miller and
Thomas Woods-were re -captured. but L
B. Brown, Jack Noel, Harry Shaw and
William Avery are at Large.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
Combine in Bituminous Coal.

NEW YORK, Feb l3-The Advertiser
this morning says: 1t is reported that q
movement to form a great pool of the
producers of bituainous coal is under
way. If the plan is successful the market
ing of all bituminous coal will be placed
i'm the hands of a selling agency, whose
headquarters will probably b. in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
MRS. LEASE GOING TO PREACH.
She Promises to "skin tho Wolves ia the
Church Next sunday.

WICHITA, Kan, Feb. l3.-Next Sunday
morning Mrs. Mary +. Lease will make
her debut III the ministerial profession,
and henceforth her literary prefix will be
reverend" Her recent sickness was the
Immediate cause of her mind taking a re-
ligious turn. She promised the Master
that if she got well she would cOnsecratc
her life to Him. and she is keeping her
promise. Next Sunday she will preach
in the Central Church of Christ, and it is
thought she will be offered it's pastoratc,
which is vacant ut present. She promises
to skin the wolves in the church when
she gets in, and she says there are many
of them there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13

ST. PAUL, Feb. 13-Thc annual Lincoln
Day banquet was observed By the Loyal
Legion OF the Minnesota commandery,
which was the first Loyal Legion CON-
mandery to select that day for such OBJ
seryance, at the Ryan hotel last night.
The Young Mems Republican club ban
uuettcd ut the Windsor and n number OF
other organizations observed the day,
which had been declared legal holiday
by the last legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
Coal Company Violating the Law.

LACoS, Ills, Feb. l3-Thc Devlin Coal
company, Of Toluca, has been issuing
coupons to their employees in payment for
work, worth their face value only at the
company's stores in direct violation of
the law. Merchants who accept the coup
ons in payment for goods have to discount
them 10 to 90 per cent. An organized move
ment is on foot among the merchants tc
bring suit against the coal company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
Observed AN Over the Country.

CHICAGO. Feb l3-From the dispatches
last night it is shown that Lincoln's birth
day was observed in all parts OF the coun-
try. Nearly ell the celebrations were
those of Republican organizations, how
ever, and the speeches We're principally
political. Other organizations that kept
the day Were patriotic, as the Loyal Legion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
Decide. to Abolish Glass n.

BALTIMORE, Feb. l3-The l. A. W. by
unanimous vote decided to abolish class
b. All riders of that class will hereafter
be considered amateurs There arc now
but two classes, amateurs and profess
sioualsL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13


cd - years. Many
doctors treated
me. but none were
able ia give relief.
a box each nj Md
olive and Myrtle
Tome have cured
me. Four weeks
ago lcouldnot dc
INV own work.
now I have no
symptom< all"
MRS. THERESA
THOMAS, Paint
erSvillc. q. This
lady is prominent
in her county. All
know her and re-
joicc in her rccov-
-. T>l, v..x.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
New York Republican. Celebrate.

NEW YORK. Feb. lathe tenth animal
Lincoln dinner of the Republican ciut
w.s held at Delmonico's last night aud
was one Of ths most notable events held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
A WOman'S Happiness.
Twenty years a hopeless invalid.
Becomes in a month, well
and strong.

The number Of ladies who are wholly or In
part. inva;ids. is marvellous. Complaints
peculiar to the sex undermine the health
os-ickiy. They arc too seldom cured. Vet
care is not difficult with the proper remedies.
This lady tells the secret. IL have been 2 t'liCt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

IHlCA0O, ROCK ISLAND . PACIFIC
HSilway--T,ekeis can he purchased or bar
gage checked at K I & r Twentieth street depot
1r 9 4 DEPOT CORNER rifth avenue aud
Thty-drSt street, Frank Il. Plummer, Agent,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-13
M'KINLEY'S BOOM
Gets an Eloquent Ssnd.Off at
a Chicago Banquet.
THURsToN NAMES Hin AS TIE MAH

Having All the Needed Qualifications for
the Candidate Who Can Win and Fifty
Occupy the Presidential Chair-Demo-
Gratis OF fennsylvania Have . Fayorisc
for the Chicago Nomination in Ex- Gov.
Pattison, Who Is Formally Nam,l.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1895.
SIXTEEN PAGES.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

ropEIGN-It was announced in London that
Ambassador Bayard will resign II resolutions
censuring him passed by the House or Repre-
sen,atives - A. J. Balfour. In speech AT
Bristol England, said that England ana the
United States should work together TO promote
the Angl0-Saxon ideas OF liberty. - Ihe brit-
ish warship Mohawk was sent in haste from
Kingston TO Havana, where II is feared that re-
volt among the Spanish volunteers has broken
out. -- The ninth expedition of Spanish troops
is TO sail for Cuba on February IL. - Ihe war
ship Benheim with the body OF Prince Henry OF
Battenberg on board. arrived at Plymouth Eng
land.
CONGREss.-Only the House in session; most
~ the day was devoted to District Of Columbia
affairs: the Army appropriation bill was re-
ported.
DOMESTIC-Gencral Harrison. in letter to
Chairman Gowdy, Of the Indiana Republican
Committee. declines to consent TO the use OF
his name before the St Louis Convention. =@-
The Legislature began the sessions Of the week;
the Governor nominated managers for the Man
bat,an state Hospital - 1t is estimated that
several thousand bids for the new bond Issue
have been received in Washington. - Heavy
rains have prevailed throughout the South ana
Southwest.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Mayor strong
Chauncey NJ Depew and others spoke at meet
ing IN Carnegie Music Hall TO protest against
The recall Of Commander and Mrs. Baington
Booth == The name of Columbia College was
changed to Columbia University. the School OF
Arts to bear the former title; Edwin Gould
will give the University fine boathouse -
Stephen b. French. ex-Poce Commissioner
committed suicide; his act was due. 1t Is said 70
financial difficulties. - The failure OF the
Weber Piano Company and two other leading
piano concerns allied to 1t was announced. -
several New-York fnanciers went to Washing
ton to put In bids for the new bond issue -
Colonel William p. Thompson died. - One
actress tried to shoot another at the stage door
NJ Daly's Theatre - The stranded steamer
81. Paul was moved 12S feet. - The stock
market was weak and dull.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day: Snow.
cunning 10 rain: warmer. The temperature yes
terday: Highest 33 degrees; lowest 2S; average,
30ll
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04
Amu6emente.

.>.>,ooooo>ooo~~sor~~/~~ oNNNN~~~~/~~"~~|<N~
AMERICAN TIIEATRE-S-Burmah
AHHEY'S THEATRE-S-Izeyl.
ACADEMY OF MISIc-S-The Sporting Duchess.
RlIOI'- -S:l5-Gentleman Joe.
RROOKIYN ACADEMY-s- Iuguenots
~ARNEGIE CHAMBER MUSIC HALL-3-Concert
-ASlNO-S-Iady Slavey
>ASINO CHAMBERS -S-Caharet du Meant
COLUMBUS THEATRE-s:15-The Cotton King.
pAIY'S THEATRE-s:l5-rhe Countess Gucki.
EDEN MUSEE-Concert
EMrITlE TuEATRE-s:15-A woman's Reason.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-Sl5-The Governor OF
Kentucky.
GARDEN -Chmmie Fadden
GARRICK THEATRE-s:l5-A Social Highwayman
GRAND OPERA HOUSES -S:l5-Thrilby.
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :15-Mrs. Ponderburys Past.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s;1O-The Heart Of
Maryland
HOY1"S THEATRES: :30-A Black Sheep
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-s-Die Ueberzaehlgen.
ROSTER & sl5-vaudeville.
the Doubt
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-0 a. TO 1890 p. NJ
Poultry Exhibition.
OLYMPIA Observation-Disclosures
PALMERS THEATRES 20-The Squire Of Danes.
PASrOGS-12:3O Till II p m-Vaudeyi.e.
pROCTOR'S PLEASURE PALACE-Vaudevie
STANDARD THEATRE-S:l5-The Strange Adventures
II Miss Brown
STAR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cow.
ETH STREET THEATRE--Sl0- -Mavourneen.
New-York tribune., 1896-02-04

sion between two Republicans which oruiharh!
the majority would be left to settle III i's own
way But Lexow appeared TO be deSer'eu ny
the more conservative and respectable OF HIS
own friends in his attempt to stte inquiry ana
nusb consolidation in the dark. and the ram
many Senators saw that something must be
done 70 keep the allied powers in the ascendancy
So Grady went to Lexow's rescue Win speech
and onouqh Of the Tammany members voted
with him to carry the day. That was fairly
good testimony to the PlattCroker aliiahce 10
force q union between Brooklyn and New-iork
regardless of the wishes of the people aiec'eu
without any adequate scheme or government
and for the sole purpose Of getting INTO their
clutches again by legislation the power wres'ch
from corrupt administrations in the TWO ci'les
by popular vote
Rut more convincing evidence OF even more
general alliance offensive and defensive De-
tween Platt and Tammany is being deveioped
do, hv dav Tammany has sent several regi-
rnorts of mercenaries into the Republican army
and sent not only the men. but their oi''ccl''
Their names are now on the rolls OF the hepup
lican organization from which honest hepuo
ucans have been kept, and with thelr ala 1t is
soucht 10 use an honorable party name 10 'u-
vonce the selfish interests of the communion
and fool faithful Republicans III distance lh'o
believinc in the conspirators. In eleven Assem-
hv districts of this city 1888 Democrats nave
hoen enrolled in the Republican organization
Of these 4S6 hold official places In Tammahy
Hall By their aid Edward Lauterbach saiheu
the control Of the County Committed ana Is
deyoting It's powers to advancing the schemes
in which Croker and Platt are mutually inter-
asted as Is seen from the action OF Iammahy
LEGISLATORS. The fact OF that alliance Is perlect
" well known. bit 1t IS not often that 'iie c''''e
of evidence that proves 1t Is 40 plainly seen.
Tammany sends its men to help Platt cohtroi
tho primaries. and It's servants ana his WORK
together at Albany. 1t can no longer pe sa'u
after the revelations Of the Committee OF lweh-
tv.fye that this alliance exists only IN the ihas'-
nation of what the machine pleases to call us
foctional foes The documentary proofs exist
The names of the Tammany officers fraudulehu!
enrolled have been published. The giSahuc
frauds perpetrated by Platts henchmeh Win
Tammany aid are plain and undeniable. Inc
benedciaries have done wisely to refuse lhvesu-
cation and relief They know that they wou'd
have nothing left but confession.