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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
DEATH OF MANAGER muckER

The WsN-KnoWn Chicago Theatrical
Veteran Stricken by Apoplexy.
CHICAGO, March o-James H McVicker,
the Nestor Of the Chicago stage and one
of the rost picturesque figures in the
theatrical world Of today, is no more.
The vete-an actor and manager breathed
his last ut i:l0.o'ciock Saturday afternoon.
peacefully and painlessly. Three weeks
ago last Monday Mr.. McVicker had an
attack of apoplexy, which completely
Frustrated him. Tho nature of the stroke,
due to and rendered grave by his advanced
age, was extremely serious, and from he
first his recovery was regarded by his
family and friends as beyond hope. He
gradually relapsed into a semi-conscious
condition, from which the exertions of his
physicians could not arouse him. He
suffered but little in his last illness and
not at all at its close.
Mr.. McVicker was born in New York
city in 1922. From early boyhood he made
his own way. his first work being done in
printing office, where he learned tho
compositor's trade. But his leaning was
always toward the stage, and at Is years
of age he first took part in minor plays.
For eight years his experience as an EN-
oryo ACTOR was rough one with lew en-
gagenents, and he had to fall back many
times upon his composing stick and rule
for subsistence. He came to Chicago in
1913 and has since then been continuously
identified with this city's theatrical inter-
ests, first as actor and later as manager.
The first theater he owned himself was
completed and opened to the public Nov.
5, 1857
The death of her husband is terrible
shock to Mrs. McVicker and she is utterly
Frustrated The loving helpmeet of near
ly half a century, who bore up so bravely
and watched over her husband through
the weary weeks of sickness, broke down
at the last and the services of the physi-
clan are needed for her. Their only son,
Horace, was at the house until few days
ago, when he was summoned to New
York. where be is in business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
CONNECTS ROB A PENITENTIARY,
Assisted by Farmer and Farm Hand Out.
side, Who May Soon He Inside

Assisted by Farmer and Farm Hand Out
side, Who May Soon BE Inside.
WAUPUN. Wis, March "a wholes ale
robbery of the psnitentiary contract firm
by convicts in the Wisconsin prison has
been discovered. Convicts engaged in tn c
robbery received money, various luxurie 8
and liquor in exchange for goods. For
some time past Warden Roberts has sus-
pcctcd that illicit traffic was being carried
on, and discoveries were made Saturday
nigh which led to the arrest of Arthur
Miller, u farmer living near the prison,
and Fremont Fairbank, a farm hand.
f. c. Russell, q convict ''trusty'' EN-.
ployed in farm work, several months ago
arranged for other convicts with Miller,
it is alleged, to receive and dispose OF
socks from the knitting department of the
penitentiary. Money, whisky and other
articles received in exchange for the goods
We're divided among the convicts. Miller
and Fairbanks confessed and told where
large quantities of the stolen goods could
be found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Was an Associate of Lincoln.

YANKToN, s. D., March 9-W. A. Bar.
leigh, one Of the best known pioneer poll.
ticians died here of paralysis after an Ill.
ness lasting over three years. at the age of
as. He served two years in congress as
the associate Of Abraham Lincoln, Schuy-
Ter Colfax, Zen Wade, Senator Zach
Chandler, Simon Cameron, Roscoe Conk-
ling, Thaddeues Stevens and John Sher-
man, with all of whom he was on init.
mate terms. DIR. Burleigh came to Da-
kota thirty-six years ago as an appointee
OF President Lincoln,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
ABBREVIATED TsuresamS

The house committee on elections will
report that the election of Boatner from
the Fifth Louisiana district is void owing
co fraud and intimidation.
Jackson and Walling, the alleged muir.
derers OF Pearl Bryan, have been remanded
to the custody of the Kentucky author
tiles, but have sued out writ of habeas
corpus.
The report that the archd iocese (Roman
Catholic), Of Dubuque, has been divided
Is authoritatively denied.
Harry De Bell. performer on a high
trapeze in the Veno Speciality company,
at Lacrosse, Wis, fell about twenty feet.
landing on his shoulders among the foot
lights. Two ribs were broken and his
head badly gashed.
Mrs. Mary A Davidson, now awaiting
trial in the superior court at San Fran
cisco, charged with exrorting 500 from
hev. e. y. Brown, has been released on
SIS, 900 bail
j. >. Ewing, district agent at Danyille
HIS. OF New York life insurance com.
pany is held in 81 900 bail for alleged for
gerry OF q doctors name to medical cxami.
nations.
AT Trenton. N. j., Brockaway, the
aged counterfeiter, was sentenced to ten
years IN states prison and fined q, CO.,
Two OF his accomplices one a woman, re-
ceived less severe punishment.
The actress tombstone Bennett attempt-
ed to clean dress with gasoline in tho
Baker hotel, Omaha, and the fire that re-
suited seriously burned her arms and
hands. caused panic in the hotel and de-
stroyed the dress.
William j. Doerr, a Chicago alderman,
In hany nod
jury because, as alleged, he tried to run q
moter train and it's crew on the north
side, using pistol to help him run things.
Governor Altgeld, in an interview, de-
clares in favor of the recognition Of Cuban
belligerency and Independence and of
the United States making q personal
matter of it.
A trolley car jumped into a bayou at
Memphis, Tenn, and, it is thought fatal.
ly hurt Mrs. Caroline Hcinricks and
George Bennett.
cable from Philipoppolis states that
the funds of the Philadelphia citizens
Armenian relief committee have aided
1000 families-53, 900 persons-in the Kar.
poot field alone.
The Kirby House, tho Oldest hotel in
milwaukee,. has been sold to Captain
Pabst by the heirs of Abner Kirby for
Slio, 900 cash.
Tho marriage Of Princess Maud of
Wales to Prince Charlis OF Denmark, an
officer OF the Danish army, will, it is ex-
posted, take place ut the end Of July.
Professor Ruttan. of McGill university,
has just returned to Montreal from trim
| TO Cuba. He says that even the still loyal
citizens of Havana admit that Is per cent.
OF the population is in sympathy with
the insurgents
1t is reported by Washington "spe-
cial' that the ex-COnfederates propose to
erect memorial of the lost cause at the
capital, to cost $3.50, 0OO or more.
Tillie Anderson won first money in the
six-day bike race for women ut Chicago
Helen Baldwin getting second money and
Lizzie CLAW third
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
When Solid Iron Floats

Experiments lately made in England
show that if ball of solid iron is low.
cred into mass Of liquid iron by means
of metal fork the ball at first sinks to
the bottom with the fork. But in q
few seconds it leaves the prongs and
rises to the surface, where it continues
to float until it melts. The rising is ex-
planned by the expansion of the ball,
due to heating. whereby it becomes.
bulk for bulk, less dense than the mott
en- metal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Big Lumber Companies Attached.

WAsuBuRS. Wis. March 9-Injunction.
secured by the A. A. Bigelow Lumber
company, the Keystone Lu mber company
and the Ashland Lumber company, re
straining the town treasurer of Washburn
from collecting the taxes assessed against
them have been dissolved, and the town
treasurer has attached all the lumber
and teams Of the B;gelow company. Pa
pers are also in his hands fox service at
taching similar property Of the othel
companies. The amount Of taxes is abou;
s2l eco
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Iowa Man Held for Arson.

kEITHsBURG, Ills, March 81. NJ.
Laughlin, of Fort Madison, Ia, has been
held to the grand jury in the sum of
$1,000 on the charge of arson. The crime
Is said to have been committed on Hal
loween night in 1893, at which time the
greater portion Of the business district of
keithsburg was destroyed. The authori-
ties here say that confession was made
by Laughlin to confidant while at the
county fair at Salem, La.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
ITALY HAS A NEW CABINET.
Marquis Oi Rudini Is Premier and Genera
RicOttt Ministcr Of War

ROME, March cit has developed here
that the formation of the cabinet ha {
been undertaken by General Ricotti. King
Humbers conferred with General Ricotti
at O'Clock last evening and charged him
with the formation Of cabinet. The re.
suit was cabinet made up as follows:
Marquis di Rudini, premier; General
Ricotti. minister of war; Signor Brin,
minister Of foreign affairs; Senior Perazzi,
minister Of the treasury, and Admiral
Racchia, minister Of marine.
8After his conference with king Ricotti
yielded to Eudini the premiership. Fur.
thor members Of the cabinet decided upon
are SignorGuicciardini minister Of finance
and Signor Granturio minister of Justice,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
What is

Castoria Is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription
and Children. It contains Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. It is harmless substitute
for Parcsorc, Drops Soothing Syru2s, Castor Oil.
1t is Pleasant. Its thirty years. use by
Millions of Mothers CIstora destroys aays
fcvcrisliness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures Diarrh9a and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
tcctins troubles constipation and hatulcncy.
Castoria assimates tho food, regulates stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Gas.
tora Is the Childrcn's Panacea-the Friend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Nye Wrote His Own VIII.

AsHEvILLE. n. c., March Edgar
William Nye's will has been admitted to
probate. 1t is very short, being written
on two sheets Of note paper in his own
handwriting, signed, sealed and properly
witnessed. He leaves all his property to
his wife in fee simple, and she is made exc
cutri1 OF the will. The value of the
estate is not estimated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09

PHlLLIPsBURs, Pa, March 9.-At the
miners mass meeting yesterday resolu.
tons were adopted declaring In favor Of
asking for an advance of 10 cents a ton
on and after April !, and steps were tax.
en- to bring about . union of Ill miners in
oentral Pe1nsyfvania 70 the end that tn
demand might b general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Reception to Ambassador UhJ.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March "a pub.
lie reception was given in the city hall in
honor of Ambassador Edwin F. Uhl who,
with his family, is spending a few days in
the city preparing for his departure for
Germany. The city hall had been trimmed
and decorated for the occasion, and the
building was crowel with people fox
more than two hou-s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Costly Bls.e at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, March 9.-Fire broke on
house company at l o'clock this morning,
entailing loss of $l75 100 on contents.
which consistt Of merchandise, hay and
farming supplements and ssaO0 en- tbs
buildin& ~ eQyugn6 n Insurance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
The Piis.bars R.sor,..r., Convention.

PITTsBURG, March e-The arrange
ments for the national conferences of re-
formers to form d new party which is to
be held in this city tomorrow, have been
completed. Indications point to union
of reformers on the basis of free silver in.
dependent Of other governments and the
abolition of the liquor traffic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
VIII Not Travel with B.,,;r.to,

OMAHA, March 9-The branch of tie
Salvation Army with headquarters in
this city had a meeting last evening and
by practically unanimous vote decided
to remain loyal to the oil organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Nemesis.

Nemesis is lame, but she is of colossal
stature, and sometimes. while her sword
is not yet unsheathed, she stretches out
her huge left arm and grasps her VIC
tim. The mighty hand is invisible, but
the victim totters under the dire clutch.
George Eliot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
Castoria,

"Castoria Is an excelicn. medicine for chi.
drcn. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good eject upon thcir Children"
Da- G. G. OsGooo,
In.-et Mac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
CaStoria,

"Cas.o-ia Is SO well adapted to children that
recommend Il as superior ANY prescription
known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, Il. D.,
III So. Oxford St, brooklyn, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09
THE TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

! HTcA0O, ROCK BLAND . PACIFIC
kaiiway-Tiche;s can be purchased or bag
gage checked 1t X 4 4 Twentieth stree; der.ct
OF l q depot eorrer Fifth avenue ans
Ethty orst stree. Frsnk b. Piummer, Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09

Mrs. M. j. SARGENT, Agent,
liz Thirty seventh St., Twelfth ave, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09

The Local Aorkesa,
GRAIN, B3O.
Ccrn-e5@95c.
Oats-17c0Dc.
Hay-Timothy. S12Qs13: upland. ssasI2: Wild.
S60s9; slough. t70oe; baled, eotS3la; millet,
$40.
Shredded corn fodder so per ton.
Potatoeo-25c,
Butser-Fair to ehoies. l6o0lse; fresh cream
cry. 19Hc.
Egye-Ffesh. lie.
Chickens- &c.
TufkeyeN6c.
Geeeee7c.
Ducks-6c.
Cattle-Butchen pay for corn fed steers
sAc93Ae; COWS sd hstfofs, 81<cDSxe; calves.
HOes-31<03xe.
Sheep-3He,
spring lanb-4e pound.
Coal-Doft, voc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-09

Esve On hand 20 lots In South Rock fsi.sd or
Seey terms; Just outside the city lim;fs: eooi
Ssier low tezee, and cheap insurance. Ter lots
xASyeighsh street end Yifteonsb avenue
.esfa pesces Of property IA ~ city for
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

l! terpsichorean art and his ei:t:mable
 wife wiM give a farewell dance Tuesday
 night at the RedeWjI halG A large
 crowd will attend to do honor ito the worthy couple who have made many ! friends while in Phoenix. They have i taught over 150 people to "trip the light
 fantastic and with them it has been l a most prosperous season. From here
 they will go to Prescott to get up a
 class in the mountain city during the
 summer months. They, however, are
 in love with Phoenix and wiCl return
 here next fall and they will be sure 1 of a hearty welcome.
 Prescott Journal-Miner: A dis
 patch from Hawthorne, Nevada, says
 James F. Boone, charged with the murder of Antone Bacoch in this coun- l ty last November, was acquitted by a | jury yesterday It will be remem- 1 bered that a reward of $950 was of fered for Boone's capture, and Sheriff
 Ruffner of Yavapai county, A. T., ar rested Boone in that county Last Jan rlary and brought him here, where the
 case attracted much attention. Ex- Attorney Torreyson and Sardis Sum
 merield were retained to prosecute and H. M. Bowler conducted the de- fense. The jury was out mine hours.
 Prescott Journal-Miner: The track pu.lers on Ithe P. & A. c. have reached
 Wlhipple. Nearly ten years ago the advent at this point was the occasion of much rejoicing and a great demon stration by W1hipple people. It is
 different now The old P. & A. c. engine, Hassayampa, has been over
 hauled and is now ready to again go into active life. But so far as service on the old road figures, its day of use- fulness is nearly over and a few months
 will end its career in removing that which it placed on the ground nearly ten years ago. The old engine will
 run over the track of the s. F., P. & P. to Del Rio, where spur will convey it ito the P. & A. c. track at Ban ghart. Manners maketh the man, so said certain Br1ton some centuries ago. The saying was probably true in those days for people didn't dote on clothes as they do now. In fact, clothes in that time cut so little figure outside the Tugs" and such, that the wearing of them were few and far between, as it were. Now every one must have from two ito any number of suits a year. and they want suits that fit well. Unless ready made clothing is of standard quality and make either one of these requisites are impossible. Only re- Liable dealers handle this class of clothing Alkire's are reliable dealers and their stock of clothing is stand
 ard. There is also enough of it so that any one can get a fit and be suited as ito style and color. The styles are not the Noah and his ark kind, but are identical with those now prevailing throughout fashionable dressed Amer tca. The prices will not wreck any ones private fortune, and all in all if you wish anyallang in mems or boys or childs' clothing don't miss Alkires.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Shorthand and typewrIting taugh in the Lamson college building by Mrs A. B. Levens and Miss L. A. Bocarde
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03
NEWS IN 4 NUTSHELL. Happenings of Streets and Town. Epitome of the City's Local
 Intelligence. The Doines of Day In Phoenix and
 It's Tributary
 Region.

An adjournment term of the supreme court will convene here tomorrow.
 The Salt River Valley railroad will today run another ofHheir popular ex- cursions to Mesa.
 A suit for divorce has been filed in the district court by Mercedes Lopez Salcido from Alegander Saleido.
 Vim. Johnson was released yesterday on the charge of disturbing the Sal vation Army, as no one appeared against him.
 Lilly Haggard, the 1-year-o daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Haggard, who live on the Yuma road seven miles from the city, died yesterday.
 The Young Mems Republican club will meet tomorrow night and few of their noted orators will tell the others the reasons "why we are Republicans. ,"
 Orrick Jackson of Yavapai county and H. H. Smith of MoIhave yesterday sent in their resignaItions to the gov ernor as commissioners of immigra 'tion.
 A man named McCasslin was yester- day arrested on a peace warrant at the instance of J. W. Walker, who al ,eges that the man threatened him bodily injury.
 J. s. Jones, well to do farmer liv- ing near Prescott, has been lodged in jai there on the serious charge of committing rape on his 14-year-old stepdaughter. The girl is axicted with St. Vitus dance.
 The new park 'theater will shortly be opened to the public. The manage ment will only cater tosthe best class of people and will allow no liquors to be sold on the ground or will amy per formance be given on a Sunday.
 Probate Judge Grouse yesterday granted a license to wed to H. H. AL examder and Miss Rhoda Dean. The prospective bride is but IA years of age and was accompanied by her mother. The young man is P years old.
 Lee Dunn came down from Tempe yesterday and sent in his resignation as registrating officer of that district He enrolled something over 300 names in a district of where there were four others besides himself doing the same work.
 Tomorrow night will be held the annual election of the fire department
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Dr. Stroud Is prepared to administer the Edson treatment for consumption.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Best cup of coffee at Coffee Aps."
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

The sure cure for colds, catarrh, croup, diphtheria, pleurisy, pneu- monia, bronchitis and consumption. Thermal baths Rooms opposite The Ford.
 Pepsin Soda is manufactured by Morin & Aitken, or. Sixth and Wash ington streets.
 Do you like hot bread or rolls for breakfast as well as supper? If so, patronize the Star bakery.
 Best cup of coffee at Coffee Al's."
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

'The Supreme Court in Session See Hambridge's painting in Truth tomorrow. All trains and news stands
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

New bicycle repair shop, Third a enue and Washington.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Little, the stenograpner. All work strictly first-class.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Don't tire your jaws chewing gun but drink Fepsin Soda.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03
LOCAL BREViTIES.

Wanted-By country bred young man of IS, work on ranch or similar oc- cupation. Room 2, Thibodo building.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Try a glass of ice cream soda with crushed fruit at DeMers'.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03
For Sale or Trade~R

have two elegant subdivision propositions To- cated on the electric car line. I have placed the the price on Il ese tracts at very low figure in oIoer 10 make quick sale. Will trade for business property. This property if kubdivided will command ready sale as Villa lots m present market from it's eligible location.
 GEO. E. PERKINS,
 27 W. Washing, on St.
Arizona republican., 1896-05-03

Bicycles repaired s. N. Purcell Third avenue and Washington.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1896-04-23
THE CONGRESS-.
The General Pension Bill Win Be Called
Up in the House,


WASHINGTON, April Monday Is
Suspension day" in the housc-that j.
To say day ON which it i in order 10
take up bills for immediate passage
under suspension Of the rules That
order will he followed 10y the general
pension bill reported on Friday last.
Ry the terms of this bill, discontinu-
anccs or reductions of pensions, except
for fraud or error, or recovery
from disabilities. are made unlawful
Chairman Pickler estimates that the
restoration of pension and additional
expenditures authorized by the bill
will amount Ia two or three millions a
year.
MIR. Cannon win afterwards call NJ
the general deficiency bill. Wcdnes.
day and Thursday have been set aside
for a discussion of the bankruptcy bill
upon which a vote is to he taken by the
house on Friday.
In the senate an effort will probably
be made To antagonize Mr.. Psffer's
pending bond purchase investigation
resolution by calling up the Indiana
bill. The naval appropriation bill has
been ready for consideration for ten
days, and Mr.. Hale is very anxious
to dispose of it, Mr.. German is
credited with an intention to attack
the provision for four new battle ships
lie proposes to reduce this number to
two and TO substitute for the battle
ships stricken ont small sized gunboats
for use in rivers and shallow waters.
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1896-04-23
ANNUAL CLERKS.
Their Employment by Congressman
the Whole Year Round
Instead Of During the sessIon-Thc Mat
ter Had Been Considered in the senate,
tsut the House Conference Did Not
Then Agree to the Proposition.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Ths house
lmmittee on accounts will report Mon
day without recommendation the reso-
luton providing for the employment of
clerks To members the whole year
round instead OF during the session.
The question was recently agitated
anew in connection with the report of
the conferes on the Legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill.
IL was stated that the senate had
amended the bill So as Ia provide each
member of that body not chairman
of a committee, 81 in all, a clerk at
salary Of 81 500 a year. The house con-
feres had not agreed To the amendment
hut Gen. bingham Franklin stated
that he saw no outcome of the struggle
except the concurrence by the house
in the senate's proposition. There
was feeling i'm the house
that its members should have
the same assistance and the resolution
referred To was introduced To secure il.
The committee were evenly divided on
the question, and it was decided to di-
rect Chairman Aldrich 10 report il with
out recommendation. which he will do
Monday. The members will then have
an opportunity TO secure an
nual clerks for themselves if
the majority of them have the
courage to go on record as favoring the
proposition. Mr.. Cannon is of the
opinion that the resolution will be
passed; that the house is stacked for
for it, but Mr.. Aldrich believes that
it will be defeated. To provide these
clerks at 81, 200 a year, the same rate as
their present pay, will cost s432, 900 an
nuallv