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Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
PENRosE AND wANAMAKER.
What Is Said by the Friend and Enemy of
the Ex-Senator.


Philadelphia, April 22.-United States
Senator BoieS Penrose said last night,
referring to the appointment of Quay
10 the United States senate: The ap-
pointment of Senator Quay by the gov
ernor il the logical result of the situa-
tion. Mr.. Quay's leadership in the Re-
publican party and his candidacy for
reelection as senator were made issues
in the gubernatOriaI campaign of last
fall by the Democratic party and that
faction OF the Republican party which
on election day is generally turned in
for the Democratic candidate. The Re-
publican candidate for governor. after
a campaign of unparalleled misrepre-
sentation and villifcation, was elected
by a great plurality. and Mr. Quay's
candidacy-this issue having been forced
by the opDOsition-was indirectly sus-
tanned by the people of the state.
Senator Quay having been the chosen
Of his party as evidenced at the No
vember election and in the Legislative
caucus. and his failure to be elected
being the result of treason and perfidy
to the party by a boiling minority, his
appointment naturally followed after
his acquittaL The excuse made by those
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Terrible Struggle Between Two Men in an
Alley at Chicago.


Chicago. April 22.-Arn.~d with pitch
forks Horace Scott, colored, and Ed
ward Zikmond, young white man,
fought to death in an alley at the rear
of 1889 Indiana avenue yesterday after
noon. Scott was stabbed in the breast
surrendered to the police three hours
later. There had been il-feeling be-
tween the men for some time and yes
terday when Sikmond attempted to
drive through the alley and was unable
to do so because a wagon in Scott's
charge blocked the passage, the old
quarrel was renewed. Zikmond threat
ened to kill Scott and the latter ran at
him with pitchfork. Zikmond drove
short distance up the alley. Borrow
ing a small three-pronged pitchfork he
ran back to where Scott was working.
Scotts weapon was a four-pronged
affair. and was much longer than that
carried by Zikmond. When the two
men met they lunged and struck at each
other viciously with their forks. The
Zikmond struck Scotts pitchfork aside
and then plunged the prongs of his own
fork into the negro's breast. Scott
staggered into the barn near by and
fell to the floor. Zikmond followed and
stood over the dying man, threatening
him with the fork if he attempted TO
rise. He stood over Scott until the lat
ter died, when he ran from the stable.
The prongs of Zikmond's fork had en-
tered Scotts heart
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
A7ROC|TY CONFESSED.
Murder of Woman by Two
@ Young Men, One of Them
Her Nephew.
FOUL DEEN DONE FOR HER MONEY.

Her Body Then stripped and Dumped into
an Old Well and Covered with Earth
Two Men at Chicago Fight with Pitch
forks Until One of Them Is Pierced
Through the Heart - Saxton Murder
Trial Near Its End.
Pana. Ills, April 22.-Yesterday after
noon Henry Brunot, who with Freder-
lex Sibley was arrested early yesterday
morning for the murder of Brunot's aunt.
Miss Jane Brunot. of Dana, Ind, whose
body was found in an abandoned well
on her sister-in-law's farm, five miles
north of fPana, has made full confession
TO Chief OF Police Kiety. Deputy Sher-
if Cheney (who captured the murder
ers), and Banker Schuyler (who fur
nished the officials with the first clew
which led to their apprehension. Bru-
not said: "On Monday, April 10, the
day of the Pana riot when seven per-
sons were killed and fourteen wounded.
sibley and L having laid our plans to
kill my aunt that night 1 brought my
mother to Pana. and as the firing was
still going on 1 took mother TO Mrs.
Hampton's, where she staid until the
next day.
Describes HeartIess Murder.
II then drove home and Sibley and I
put upmy horse and buggy. My aunt was
then in the barn yard. milking. She
went into the kitchen and was prepar-
ing supper. Sibley and l entered. We
had planned that both should draw re-
volvers and fire simuItane ously. 1 drew
my gun and fired first. She fell. and /
fired several more shots into her body.
She died instantly. Sibley did not fire.
Sihiey tore all her clothing from her.
searching for money, but found none.
We dragged her out on the porch, threw
her into the wheelbarrow, and Sibley
wheeled her TO the well and dumped
her in, head first. We then built
platform a few feet below the surface
Of the ground and filled in with earth.
Aeqults His Mother of Guilt.
My mother had nothing TO do with
the murder. Our object was robbery.
We thought that Aunt Jane had money
on her" Sibley later made a confession
coTrobOrating that of Brunot. Brunot
denied that his mother and himself
poisoned their father three years ago to
obtain his insurance. Both SibIey and
Brunot denied all knowledge of the
murder OF Widow Mcintyre. killed in
the Flatham district two months ago.
Mrs Brunot has been released from
custody. S1bley and Brunot were re-
manded without hall
Verdict of the Corouer's Jury.
The coroner's jury at TaylorvilIe in
the inquest over the body Of Miss Bru-
not found that she was killed by Henry
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Trial of Mrs. George.

Canton, o., April 22.-The testimony
on behalf of the defense in the trial Of
Mrs. George was concluded yesterday.
The features of the day were the calling
OF Sample c. George, the former hus-
band of the defendant to the stand; /;
the alibi of Mrs. George. and the effort
to impeach the testimony of Mrs. Eek
roat, the woman who claims to have
recognized Mrs. George in the act of
firing two of the shots. Witnesses swore
Mrs. Eckroat was morphine eater.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Cycling and AIcohoI.

Remember. says an experienced
New York physician, that alcohol
stimulates the heart and circulation in
much the same way as exercise does
and that if You use it in any form
while wheeling the reaction is speedy
and farreaching
In the same way n long ride should
never be undertaken Immediately after
a plentiful meal. this also tending to
interfere with the hearts action and
respiration.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
No Negroes Mt the Bannuef.

New York, April 22.-In the account
of the Jefferson dinner by the Chicago
Platform Democrats in this city on the
night of April 10 the statement was
made and telegraphed that colored men
were present. This. it is stated, is en-
tirely incorrect, and that no colored man
was seated at the dinner table.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Pleased with Municipal Ownership.

Holland. Mich, April 22.-This city is
highly pleased at the result of it's first
experiment in municipal ownership. In
1898 il cleared from its own waterworks
and electric light plant $1,000 over all
expenses, including interest on its bonds
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Wisconsin Wins the Debate.

Madison, Wis. April 22-The Wiscon-
sin university team won the intercol-
legiate debate with the University of
Illinois here last night on the question
of the McCleary banking bill. Wisconsin
speaking against the measure. The Wis
consin .debaters were Charles E. Allen,
Joseph r. Davies and Otto Bosshard;
those of Illinois were 5. NJ. Newton,
Bruce Campbell and ]. w. Fisher.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
No Adjournment III Wisconsin.

Madison, Wis. April 22.-The Green
Bay reformatory bill passed the senate
yesterday with the original appropria-
ton of $150,OO0- Five other bills were
passed. The senate adjourned to Mon
day evening. The house defeated the
resolution to adjourn, and the legisla-
ture will probably last till May 5, if not
longer
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
A Foreign writer's Burden.

81 find your political terms very puz-
zling." remarked the foreigner who
was trying TO gather material for a
book on American institutions For
example. to rotate means TO move in u
circle a ring also means circle. Now
/ am told that when a ring controls
your offices they don't rotate any
more. "-Chicago Tribune
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Poor Pay for School Teachers.

Washington, April 22.-In a report to
the secretary of war DIR. Victor S. Clark
sub-director of public instruction in
Porto Rico. says that only $50 month
can be offered to American teachers,
with transportation TO the island from
New York
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22

A European statistician has discover
ed that only % per cent of the blonds
marry. while 20 per cent of their bru-
nette sisters engage in matrimony.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Killed a Referendum BiII.

Lansing, Mich, April 22-The joint
resolution proposing a constitutional
amendment providing for the initiative
and referendum in all matters of Iegis-
lation has been killed in the house
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Public Boycotts the Cars.

Wheeling, w. Va. April 22-The street
car strike situation continues to i'm
prove. A full service was given yester-
dny, but the public continues to stay off
the cars
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
No Further News from Samoa.

Washington. April 22.-Nobody here
has any further news of the alleged ar
rest of a German naval officer at Apia.
None of the officials here believe the
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
QUAY IS APPOINTED,
How the Pennsylvania Boss
Politician Will Go Back
to Congress.
PROVIDED THE SENATE SAYS YES.

viii Raise an Old Issue in That Body
Gratis AdyerseIy-Right of Governors to
Appoint Will Again BE Reviewed
Ouay's Success Will Let in Three Others
-Penrose and Wanamaker Talk.
Philadelphia, April 22.-Senator Quay
was acquitted yesterday OF the charges
brought against him and the verdict
was enthusiastically received by the
in and about the court. The jury orig
inally stood 10 to . in favor of acquittal,
and it took all the time to bring about
4 change Of heart in these two. The
news had not more than reached Har-
risburg when the governor appointed
Quay United States senator to fill the
vacancy until the next legislature meets
follows:
Sir:-By virtue of the power vested
in me as executive of the state of Penn
sylvania, under article 1, clause ., sec
tion 3. of the constitution Of the United
States, 1 hereby make temporary ap-
pointn1ent of the Hon. Matthew Stanley
Quay TO be United States senator from
Pennsylvania until the next meeting of
the Pennsylvania Legislature to fill the
vacancy now existing in this state"
Governor Stone said that in appoint
ing Colonel Quay he felt that he had
done the fit and proper thing. He
thought il would make the issue and is
better done now than by waiting for
weeks.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22

Forty tons Of rust have been taken
out of the Mcnai iron tubular bridge at
one CLEANING
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22

Brunot ana frederick Sibley, but ex-
onerated her sister-in-law.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
Not at All a ForIorn Hope.

Indeed, it may be assumed that If a
Republican senate has half a chance it
will uphold Quay's fight for a seat. His
rating as club member is all right
and senate sympathy Will be on his side.
If he goes in the governors of Utah.
California and Delaware will also doubN>
less exercise their appointing preroga-
tive and name senators TO serve until
their state Legislatures can elect.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22

dents are against the seating of a sem
ator appointed by a governor after the
failure of Legislature to elect, even
though the power of the governor to ap-
point is undisputed. The recent prece-
dents We're established by Democratic
votes. however, and were a reversal of
the old senate policy. 1t is now in the
power of the Republicans, who have a
clear majority of sixteen over a COM
bined opposition. to do another reveTs-
ing act and return to the old practice
Of recognizing the validity of guberna-
torial appointments under circum-
stances that now obtain in Pennsylva-
n
Rock Island Argus., 1899-04-22
One View from Washington.

Washington, April 22-The action of
Governor Stone, of Pennsylvania, in ap-
pointing Matthew s. Quay to succeed
himself in the United States senate is
for moral effect solely. The constitu-
tion of the state not only does not con-
fer upon the governor the appointing
power. but almost in terms prohibits
such action and provides that only the
legislature can fill vacancy. To the ex-
tent of his ability, however, Governor
Stone gives Quay official Endorsement
and offers testimony of his confidence
in the loyalty to his old friend.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01

hypnotized. Yet this subject slept on
through 1t all. ~ though he had set
tied down steadily to crack the record
OF the seven sleepers.
Il shall want to be remunerated for
my services" said Leonards.
Name your price. and set to work
at once" returned Johnson; the
crowd won't stand II any longer"
My price is fl00." coolly replied
Leonards.
What" said the other.
"One hundred pounds: and cheap ut
that It's the price I paid You for my
little downfall the other night" he
whispered.
Curse 1t! Take 1t. then" said
Johnson. You've played a keener
game than mine. and deserve to lose
for being so easily gulled. Tell your
man to stop his eternal fooling, and
let's get out OF this
Professor" l.eonards made few
transverse passes over the mans face.
and with dazed look in his eye. the
man returned to his senses.
Loud and long was the cheer that
greeted this successful exposition of
the marvellous power Of hypnotism as
demonstrated by the elder professor"
and after n counter demonstration Of
groans for the uulucky johnson. tte
crowd departed.
The man who was hypnotized re-
manned behind for a moment or two
When he departed he was in high spir-
Its. the richer by n f5-note.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01
FRIENDS FOR WEARS.
nut They Never Mot or Seen Each
Other.

nut They Never Met or seen Each
Other.
The telephone girl is not the only
one who incidentally has a good time
along with work. speaking her mind
when she pleases. because her identity
is unknown. She. as rule, is very
local and her voice is frequently the
means OF disclosing who she is. so she
is obliged at times to be somewhat re-
served. but only lat times" With the
telegraph operator 1t is different. He
or she may express the mind fully II 1t
can be done in two or three minutes,
for that is the limit of the time the
operator dare monopolize. He clicks
the most daring things over the wire
to the operator at the other end, and
the same is clicked back. Frequently
they will make desperate love to each
other, neither knowing the sex of the
other, and will continue it for months
or years. and II one of them is changed
to another post the acquaintance will
go with the new operator where the
old one left on. At times they will tell
each other their sex at parting. and II
they both happen to be men or girls
1t is put down and told as good joke
OF the business. They always say
good morning" to each other as reg
ularly as II they worked in the same
room and hated each other cordially.
At the telegraphers' convention. held
recently in Chicago. says the Chron-
icle. a tall, handsome Englishman was
noticed to look over the registry book
every hour or so Of the first two days
at the convention. At length some one
asked him why he did 1t. Il am look
Ing for the name OF an old friend" he
replied. Wouldn't you see him II he
came in and registered?" was asked.
"Yes, but would not know him. He
has been warm friend of mine for
twenty years. still have never seen
him. We have never met at a con-
vention, which Is about the only place
operators ever meet. When could get
OF he could not, but this time I ex-
pectcd to see his name on the register
sure" Soon a short, heavy set man
Of genial appearance walked to the
book and wrote his name with a -four
ish. The Englishman watched him. and
as he turned away he looked at the
book. There he is he said. and
moment later the two friends OF twenty
years were clasping hands and gazing
into each others eyes for the frst time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01
RULING PORTO RICO.
General Henry !. Doing = Good 10
There.

General Henry !. Doing . Good Job
There.
General Henry IL making ms good a
record as military governor OF Porto
Rico as he made rs an Indian fighter
In the field. He gives the authorities
mt Washington no trouble or anxiety.
They have discovered that he Is just
the man for the plnGe, and the best
thing they can do Is to approve all his
nets and accept nll his recommended
tions, which is promptly done. This
neutrality-suspicious. soldier Is patient
md forbearing us long rs he thinks
people are acting honestly with him.
but when he discovers the contrary is
the case he applies discipline with a
heavy hand. His orders and proclama-
tons need no diagrams or foot notes
to make them clear, even to Span
lard. The other day he furnished
specimen To Captain Mansfield who is
commanding the garrison at the town
of ASuadilla in this wise: 1T having
been demonstrated to me that for
some weeks matters have been gener-
ally mismanaged ut Aguadil,n-that the
councllmen quarrel with one another,
that they refuse to act in the interest
of the people and that money is cor
iuH'iN hStt you Will notify 1lle al
calde and the counci!mcn that they are
dismissed from office. You viii then
eau n meeting of the representative
men o: the town, and as soon as they
agree upon reputable men to govern
them In the interest of the whole peo-
pie you will induct them into office and
report TO me-
In another order General Henry says:
Il have frequently warned the people
of this island that when they fail to
govern themselves as they should. aft.
er having every opportunity to do so.
l should take control"
In another order he says: Heads of
departments and other officials object
ing to the introduction of American
methods Of business and progress Will
be relieved from office, or their resig-
nations will be accepted US rendered"
Chicago Record.
Is It proved that the army beef was
embalmedr" IL don't know; lust now
they are trying to whitcwash IT."
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01
HIS STRATEGY.

Professor" Leonards stepped quick
ly onto the stage and gazed around at
the crowded audience. Then he thrust
his left thumb into the armhole of his
waistcoat. and. waving his right arm
In the afr. commenced to lecture.
He was not addicted to much pream-
bic and he was quickly in the thick Of
the subject matter, which was hypno-
tism. 1t was not given to every man
to perform such fcats as he could
show. he intimated. and to prove that
offered f1o0 to any man who could per-
form his mesmeric experiments.
''I'll take it up" shouted slim
looking young man from the rear Of
the hall.
The slim young man mounted the
platform at the close Of the entertain
ment and essayed the task OF winning
that f100. He was dismal failure.
One or two OF the subjects were placed
in a condition of dreary inertness, but
the rest. after pretending to submit to
the magic force o! the mysterious
passes made over their faces, simply
stood up and laughed ct the amateur
for his pains.
He bore his unsuccess with becom-
ing meekness, but he had discovered n
factor In Professor" Leonard's meth
DDS. For the next few days he studied
not go much hypnotism as human ma
ture, and at the end OF the week again
formed one Of the audience at the en-
tertainment. He was not so very
greatly surprised to find that precisely
the same gentlemen were chosen us
subjects from among a large number
Of volunteers as were selected on the
previous occasion: but he was unde-
tered. and responded to the invita-
ton for the fl00 competition with alac-
rty.
Hard cash. II you please" replied
the young gentleman, and set to work
on the row Of grinning yoSels who
were waiting to be hypnotized.
To the great surprise OF everybody.
including the professor" one by one
they succumbed to the mesmeric infiu-
ence. and when every individual mad
been put through hts fac!ngs according
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01
). II. s.A..o. Promoted.

J. II. Johnson. freight trafhc man
ages Of the Rock Island. was yesterday
elected third vice-president Of the
company. He has been in the service
Of the Rock Island company since 1884.
when hs was appointed drst assistant
general freight agent. In March. 1888.
he became general freight agent. and
eight years later was appointed freight
tra6c manager. Mr.. johnson began
his railroad career In 1871 a. station
agent at Franklin. Ind. on the Indian
apoiis. Cincinnati 4 Lafayette road.
now part Of the Big Four. He after
ward went through the positions OF
general freight and ticket agent y
travelling auditor. supervisor OF local
freight trafic and assistant general
freight agent. In which capacity he en-
tered the service Of the Rock Island.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01
The Dr-s. Of Th,be,.n Ladies'.

Mrs. Archibald Little. in "A Summer
TRY to Chinese Thibet," satisfies u
legitimate curiosity as to the wearing
apparel OF the Thibctan ladies. II Is
interesting to notice how very fashion
able is Thibctan ladies' dress-a sleeve
less gown. that opens down the front
like u tea gown. with box pleats so
tiny and 80 near together as to be
almost on the top OF one another. care
fully fastened down so as to lie quite
nat. and lined at the bottom with a
broad false hem o! coarse linen. SO as
to avoid unnecessary weight. Yet
even as II Is. the weight OF this silk
skirt is prodigious. over this is worn
a jacket. and over this an apron Eirt
round rather below the waist with n
variety OF girdles. But Il is hard 20
sny what Thibetan girl really does
wear. for the seventeen -year-old
daughter OF the Inn. fnding herself
rather coming to pieces. began rectify-
ing her toilette In my presence. and
lost count OF the garment below gar
ment that appeared In the process. all
Eirdlcd rather below the waist. The
nnish OF the toilette. even In ordinary
life, seems to be an unlimited supply
Of jeweiry and dirt. the hnger-nails.
besides being deeply grlmed. being
also tinEed with red. The men wear
turquoises In their hair. and often ono
gigantic earring. besides rosarics ana
big amulet cases. And tho general cs-
feet is no brilliant one rather loses
sight Of the dirt. But. indeed. after
travelling through China II would be
dimcult to be struck by dirt any
where.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01

Co1uuV Usnsntod' u Co'um"uH' o.
have Q number Of friends who have
taken Il for catarrh and stomach
trouble. and all unite In praising Il.
A. Q remedy for eatarrh can fully
recommend t." Mrs. Hamilton. wife
OF the gallant colonel. 10 an ardent
friend OF Pe.ru-na also. In Q letter
on the subject. she writes: Il have
been taking Pe-ru-na for some time.
ard ! an enjoying better health nov
than have for years. attribute the
change In my health To Ps-ru-na. and
recommend this excellent catafrh
remedy TO every woman. believing Il
10 - especially beneficial to them"
The sprins-time is the most favor
able time Of the year u treat catarrh.
There u % much lees liability to take
fresh cold that the treatment 10 N.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-04-01
Str RsipA Ahsrrss m t,se.

This story Is told OF Sir Ralph Aber.
crombic. victor Of Abouklr. and shows
that oven In death he did not forget
consideration for others: After tho
battle ut which he Was mortaliy wound
ed. he was carried on board . ship.
and a soldiers blanket was placed un-
der his head 10 ease II. lie felt the ro-
lief and asked what II ~as.
only u soldiers blanket" was tho
reply.
whose blanket is H."
only one Of tho mems"
II wish TO know the name Of the
man"
"it 10 Duncan Roy's. Of the Forty.
second. Sir Ralph"
Then zee" said the dying general,
that Duncan Roy gets his bianko,
this very night"