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ROCK ISLAND ARGUi VOL.XLV. BO. 260. ROCK I8LA0D ELU. TUESDAY. AUGUST 24. 1837. FQXC3 TXXL3 REFUSED TO RECEDE. Did Both Sides From Their Po sition in the Mine Settle ment Conference. OPESATOBS THEEATXH TO BEEUtfE. Tee OrMl O. A. B. Baaatoa at Boffclt FrMldeat SUKIalef Km iMMFna lle una Iwl t Attaad Am lulaola Taws Dxtvorad by rir.-farmtr. Km liMUl Tfcalr WkNb Pittsburg. Aug. 24 Tbe opera tori1 committee tbU morniog pro. posed to make C J -cent rate pend ing arbitration. President Ratchford retosed to accept lean than C9 cents. He toggested McKinley and Bryan aa arbitral n. Tbe rp-ratori an nounced tbat they would start tbe mine Immediately with new men, if an agreement was not reached. Tbe conference broke op at noon with out reaching an agreement, botb ide refuting to recede from tbelr position. A g-neral meeting of op erators is railed for this afternoon to hear the report of the committee Wheeling. W. Va.. Aug. 2i The strikers suffered further losses in th Kanawha valley in the upper Loup region and along the New river today. 1 fee Umt Kueampment. Buffalo, Aug. 21. Aootber beau tiful day greeted tbe veterans of tbe (J A. K. Crowds are Still pnuring in. All night long traina were ar riving at brmf interval depositing loads 'f veterans and sightseers Tht morning all was bustle and ron fusion at the railway station and tbe principal streets were jostling crowds of humanity. The features cf be day will be the arrival of President McKinley l.t 3 p m , ft hi? qui t being ten dered bim by liluuibit post, of uni can, and a ptradu of nnval veteran and ez-priMoners of war tonight Tbe program for the day aUo in cludes a meeting of the army nurse and reun'tn of tbe First. Second, Third. Fifth, Tenth and Twentv- fourth corp-, a reunion of the loyal l.cme worker, a cunvention and ramp fire of the national veterans. a ( A R hinyclo mnd race, an illu minated btewtle parnle. camp-fire of ex-prisoners of war and nurnerou reenpti' n lemlert-d hy the ladies of the various auxiliary bodies. Utica. New York. Aug. 21 The s p.clnl tram bearing PreidentMi-Kin-ly and party arrived here on time. The trip from Lske Cbamplain wa uneventful. At Troy a car with (v black and party wa attached to the t ain. Rochester, N T., Aug. 24 At SyracusH a thousand people were gathered at the d-pit. In response to a demand for a speech tbe president said this wa a year wh-n a very marked degree of patriotism was be ing exalted and patriot being hon ored. He spoke of the ded'ration of th (Ir.nt m nnra-nt in April, and paid ulhnta to Grant as tbe greatest of all soldiers. B. mN Attvanptlag tn Ui I at Wheat. Kansas City, Mo., Ang. 24 Farm era io central and western Kansas are using every means possible to raarki-t their wheat at tbe present h'gh prices Trams block the streets, atd in many towns tbe mills and ele vators are crowded ti tbe fullest ca pacity. The railroads are unable to move all the shipments offered. Porta Attack. London. Aug. V4 An official dis patch from MniU savs Fort Maud, in Knv ber Pass, has bm-n captured and burned by Afridis. after desperate fight ng. Thwgairisnn retired with the loss of tbtre turn. Tbe fate of Fort Ali-Miijid. simultaneously at tacked Dy Afridis. is not known. Am I liauM Tims Her ltd. Mt. Ver. on. III.. Aug 24 Tbe "business portion of the town of Ira, of 2.000 inhabitants, was totally burned with a loss of 20.000. The origin of the fie Is unknown. T Execate the Law. Fayettevil e, W. Va., Aug. 24. Tbe governor ordered the mi itia to prevent tbe alleged attempt to res cue Jerrv Brown from being execut ed this afternoon. Reyal tbe load par. wketosaaM aad Sallclaaj. FOVDEn Absolutely Puro AMtT, COM SUSPICION FALLS ON LECLAIR. Imported to Have Told Two Stories or tb Burning- of III. Wife. Green Hay. Wis.. Aug. 24 In th burning of a residence at Bay settle ment, twelve miles from here, last Fri day night, Mrs. Joseph Laclair wa; burned to death. Her husband retired at 10 o'clock. She went upstairs shortly afterward with a lighted lamp. Le clalr says he told her to be careful ot the lamp. She responded by telling him to mind his own business. Wakinp about 11 o'clock he found the room full of smoke. Rushing from the building, fct ran to a neighbor's, a quarter of a mile away, and aroused him. The neighbor returned with him, but the fire had got beyond control. When Leclair was questioned as tc his wife's whereabouts he remarked that she was probably at a neighbor's. A search was made which resulted in the finding of her body, burned to a crisp, in the ruins. At a coroner's in quest a verdict of "death by suffoca tion" was rendered. Further investiga tion is likely to follow, as the circum stances of the woman's death are such as to arouse suspicion. DEVIL'S WORK AT PHILADELPHIA. Jealous Mlarrrnnt Shoots a Girt and Het Favored Suitor. Philadelphia, Aug. 24. William Rooney. about 25 years old. last night shot and instantly killed Alphonso I'l card, agod 23 yiars, and shot and seri ously wounded Verona Callheim, aged about 19. The motive for the crime was Jealously. Rooney attempted to escape, but was captured. When taken to the police station Itoorey's excuse was that he would not be "made a guy of by any woman." Picard was the manager of a bicycle store at 733 Girard avenue, and had Just crme out of the place accom panied by the young woman. They had gone but a few steps when Rooney approached and opend fire. The first shot went through Picard's heart and he fell dead. Three shots were then fired at Miss Callheim. Two struck her In the breast, and the third on the right side of the hend. As near as can be learned Rorr.ey and Picard were ray ing attentions to the girl and Miss Call helm showed favoritism for Picard. I.nrtgc-rt' Trial lias Ik-gun. Chicago. Aug. 24. The trial of Luttgcrt for the alleged murdur of his wife and destruction cf h r body by an alkaline solution began yeterday before Judge Tuthill. A special venire of 100 men was ordered to be drawn for the jury and Attorney Vincent announced that he would attack the validity of the law authcrizing such a venire. It is the lirst test cf the new Jury law passed July 1. If Judge Tuthill overrules the objection and the supreme court re verses his pinion it will give thi sau sage maker an Indefinite lease nf life, even should the Jurers fir.d him guilty cf the murder of his wife l-ouisa. The case was adjourned fr the day. iinli renrr hailed to -Materialize. Chicago, Aug. C4. The conference of Republican League and rational com mittee leadtr did r.nt materialize yes terday. Senator Hanna and Chairman Ilck, of the Ohio committee could not reach Chliaco. In the meantime Henry C. Payne, of Wisconsin, ar.d S. A. Per kins, Senator TIanna's private secretary, have gone to their homes. K. V. Smalley. of tn National Fourd Money league, is still in the city arranging with Secretary lowlir.g. of the league, for the distribution f documents during the Ohio ar.d lov.a campaigns. .shot by n tlomeMemler. Crystal FalK Mich., Aug. 24. Barney Morgan, an Atchison township home steader. It is alleged, i-hot the head mwjer for the Metropolitan Lumber company yesterday morning. The Metropolitan Lumber company has been having considerable trouble with the homestea.lei s of late. A few weeks ago one of their dams was dynamited. It Is supposed, by the homesteaders. Details of the shooting are hard to get. aa Atchison is an out-of-the-way set tlement. Our Trade with r.reut llrllaln. Washington. Aug. 24. The forthcom ing annual report cf the bureau of statistics will show the valuation of the Imports and domestic exports of the t'nited States by countries for the yar ended June 3fl. 1S?T. The largest trade was done with Great Rritain. the im ports aeirrerafing SlST.iMT.:.''! and" the exports $47S.44S..'W. The next In volume va.- with Germany, the imports 1 ing J110.;10,614. and the exports 123.7SMr3. JtHk-y Killed ill a ltwp. Kansas City. Aug. 24. Jockey Jesse Clutter was killed on thecxposition race course yesterday. He had the mount on Pachle, an odds-on favorite in tne second race. The horse went down and the boy's skull was fractured hy the fall. He died in an ambulance en route to the hospital. Trail to the Klomlyke IbipamaMe. Seattle, Wash., Aug. 24. The steamer Rosalie, which arrived here yesterday from Dyea and Skaguay. reports that there are about 4.000 people at Skaguay and that the trail is still impassable. About 900 miners are working on it and it is expected that it will be ready in a few weeks. liren Idle for Four Years. Toungstown. O., Aug. 24. The Girard mill of the T'nion Iron and Steel com pany, which has not been in operation for four years will start again on Wednesday. It employs about 200 hands. Many Cotton Mills Resume. Boston, Aug. 24. Dispatches from dif ferent New Kngland manufacturing centers announce that many cotton mills which have been Idle, resumed cpetations yesterday. Tanglefoot ltle Another Notch. Peorla. Ills.. Aug. 24. Another ad vance of a cent a gallon in the price cf spirits was made yesterday, making an Increase of 2 cents within a week. Tht price is cow t-n a basis of $1.21 fur high wir.es. Economy and strength are com bin-d in H od'a SraparilJa. Every bottle contains 100 doses and will arerage to last month. FAURE AND THE CZAR. French President Warmly Wel comed by the Emperor and People. TRICOLOR FLYING OH ALL SIDES. To Show the Republican How He Is Loved by the Absolute Monarch Czar Meet His Cnest at Sea and Becelres Hln oa Koard the Boyal Ymcht War Situation In India Indicates That John Bull Has Work to Do, St- Petersburg, Aug. 24. From early yesterday morning there was a scene of great animation here and a steady flow of people towards the quays, where they embarked on profusely decorated steamers to meet President Faure at Cronstadt- After a rainy night splendid weather prevailed. The final prepara tions at Peterhof were completed yes terday morning. The magnificent park between the palace and the sea was gloriously decorated with the flags of Russia and France. The latter were to be seen flying everywhere, presenting a fine picture from the sea. with the cascade falling in front of the palace, combined with the beautiful marble ter races and ornamented gilt statues. The streets of Peterhof were crowded from early morning and were gay with court equipages. Contrary to Russian cus tom, the people were allowed to enter the park and to line the route followed by President Faure and the other high personates. Czar Hear from the President. At 9 o'clocg in the morning a message announced that the French squadron was thirteen miles distant, and a Cos sack was Immediately dispatched at a gallop to convey the news to the czar at the Peterhof pal ace. Another and similar dispatch soon followed from Cronstadt and then the czar emerged from the palace, entered a carriage drawn by two gray horses, nnd drove to the landing stage. The imperial party embarked on board the Alexandria. The Grand Duke Alexis on board the Hisstrola. proceeded ahead. The Grand Duke Alexis went alongside the Pothuau, on board of which was the French president, and welcomed the latter to Russia in the name of th czar. Faure Coe to Meet Nicholas. A large fleet of pleasure steamers haa 1y that time assembled in the roads tnd the most intense enthusiasm was manifested w hen the Grand Duke Alexis and President Faure left the Pothuau and proceeded to the Alexandria. The czar awaited the president at the top of the Alexandria's gangway and the moment M. Faure set foot on the deck of the imperial yacht warm embraces were exchanged between the czar and the president, which were the signal 'or a storm of cheering, waTing of hand kerchiefs and other marks of popular and enthusiastic delight. The sailors manned ship at the same time and gave the regulation cheers for the czar and his guest. Rulers Talk anil Smoke. His majesty when the exchange of salutations had been ended invited the president to the after deck of the Alex andria and offered him cigars. There upon they both lighted cigars and en gaged in cordial conversation. While President Faure was telling the czar about his voyage the Alexandria reached the landing stage and the two rulers were received by a crowd of Russian dignitaries. A procession was formed and proceeded to the Peterhof palace escorted by Cossacks: The route to the palace was lined with troops and behind the soldiers were massed enthu siasticcrowds of people who were frantic in their acclamations. Arriving at the palace President Faure was duly wel comed. Later he was driven to the Alexandria palace where he had lunch eon with the czarina. TRIBKSMEN ARE OIT FOR BI.OOD. lUitlsh Have a lKptty Big t'outrwt In Northern India IM-nial of the Amt-er. Teshawur, Aug-. 24. The Afridis at tacked Fort Ali Musjed at 8 o'clock yesterday morning and Fort Maude shortly after 10. Both are garrisoned with Khyber native levies. The enemy I also entering Khyber pass. General Wesmacott has Bent artillery to the mouth cf the pass to shell them If pos sible. The artillery was accompanied by the Ninth Bengal lancers. Simla, Aug. 24. There are persist-i-nt rumors here that Fort Ali Musjed and Fort Maude, have fallen into the hands of the enemy, but thsre la no official confirmation of these le- ports. The government has received a i written communication from the Ameer i of Afghanistan in which he denies all responsibility for the risings of the mul lahs or fanatical priests of the different tribes. Scorn on the Ball Field. Chicago, Aug. 24. League base hall records yesterday: At Brooklyn Pitta burg 6, Brooklyn 12; (second game) Pittsburg 0. Brooklyn 1; at Boston Louisville 1, Boston 4; (second game) Louisville S. Boston 9: at New York Cleveland 7, New York 8; at Baltimore Rain. Western League: At Milwaukee Indianapolis 3, Milwaukee 1; at Kansas City Columbus 3, Kansas City 9; at St. Paul Grand Rapids 7. St. Paul i!. Western Association: At Dubuque Burlington 6. Dubuque 8. Illinois Xvwopaprr Maa Itrad. Springfield, Ills.. Aug. 24. Harry R. Mitchell, an old newspaper man of this city, died yesterday afternoon of par alysis of the brain, aged 55 years. In 1879 he was connected with the Chicagr Saturday Evening Herald, and was alsj a writer on the Chicago Inter-Ocean. Pointer aad Patrhea at the Hate Fair. Springfield, Ills.. Aug. 24. The state board of agriculture announces that negotiations have been closed with the owners of Star Pointer and Joe Fatchen for a match race to take place here Friday Oct. L oa "Springfield Day" of the state feir. ... BACK AGAIN TO TBE 111 Our Rebuilt Remodeled. 324, 326, 328 Brady Street There to receive onr Im mense new stock of Furniture and Carpels Which will be the choic est stock ever placed in Davenport. In the meantime we will dis pose of the balance of onr former stock at ri diculously low prices, making bargains for those seeking bargains. i Remember We Are at The Big Store. Davenport Mure & Carpet Co., ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS. Andrew Kr;pt-r was killed and John Ci.ol sever iy injured by a falling derrick-spoon at a d.;ck at Chicago. The presir.t has appointed Jacob I. Leighty to be pension ag rt at Indian apolis, vice Martin V. U. Spencer, re moved. Burglars drilled through the safe in the South Superior. Wis., postoffice, and extracted iMO in stamps and $i in money. At Lovett, Tenn., Andrew CJreen, a negro, crazed by whisky, killed a mer chant, dangerously wounded a negro woman and was himself shot to dtath. A. C. Spafford, president of the Thira National' bank and one of the most prominent men of Rockford. i;ls., dropped dead at his home at Adams, N. V. Warren Bu.h and Charles Glasner, of Chicago, and Frank Weber, of Buffalo, were carried over Niagara Falls and drowned while sailing on the Niagara river. Ferdinand Reppin. an old resident of Ctdarburg, Wis., fell dead while con ducting services in the place of the reg ular minister of the Evangelical Luth eran church. Kdward Parker Deacon, cf Boston, has been committed to a hospital for the insane. On Feb. 17, 1892. he killed Kmlle Abeille in Mrs. Deacon's apartments at Cannes. France. Yesterday the first two of six electric delivery wagons wtre started by a Chi cago firm. They are the first wagons ever used in America that are run by ! electricity for the purpose of deliver ing merchandise. Riley Bradley, engineer; Gideon Ri'.ks, who sanded molds, and Henry Schiller, who tempered mud, were killed by a boiler explosion in the brick yards of W. H. Holliday at Cairo, Ills. Eight others were severely hurt. Raids by whitecaps have been frequent ; the last few clays in Fairfield and Ker- ahaw counties. Ky. They have been alto gether against the Mcrmon elders and their sympathizers. One night 120 white caps went to a house in Beulah section and took cut three Mormon elders, stripped and whipped them. A Berrien county (Mich.) farmer named Durheld has had a little experi ence of his own with Chicaeo com mission men. He shipped fifty bushels ot peas and wax beans last week, aad has received a check fcr 57 cents as the net proceeds of the sale of the truck after the commission man bad taken out his share. Hi ame T Drnnh Now. Chambersburg. Pa.. Aug. 14. The safe robber who was shot and killed at Can ton, O.. Funday r.iht by a policeman at the Canton Savings bank, was George Gerbig. cf Chambersburg. better known as "Cooney. He was a barber about years eld and had quite a criminal rec ord. 8 l.r -lilt Manpa. New Tore, Aug. 21. Silver broke tbe record again today, falling to 23; pence in London, or one-eigata below tbe previous low point, and to 51 in New York, one-quarter below the previous low record- Mexican dollars were quoted at 89). I - J I ulibe lor 1H Aaocs. THIS IS Great Men's Wool Suits, worth 17 17 to 10. go mt the small sum of $6. Mo such values offered else, where Straw Hats less than half price Halt Everything cut in price; must have room for stock, which will be largest in the tri-cities. BALLENTINE CURES. Dr. Ballentine's True Home opathic Remedies Never Fail to Cure. Read His Book, Select the Proper Remedy and Get Well. The following well known and responsible druggists carry a full line at all times: Uatet Dragalata. ROCK ISIAD. HARPER HOUSE PBASM ACY. H. F. BAHNSKN. comer Fourth arcane aad Twentieth street. A. J. RIESS, Fourth avenue drug Mora. BARTZ fLLEMEYER, corner Third av enue and Tweatieth street. LOUIS A. SCHMIDT, Seventh Avenue Pharmacy. MOUSB. SOHRBECK BROS., Third areas aad Six teenth street. His Remedies. The following are a few of his rem edies, and all are sold by yonr drog gist at the uniform price of 2 So each: NO. 74 CURES LIVER COM. PLAINTS, such as torpid lifer, con stipation. janndioe, etc. NO. 34 CURES PILES, strength ens the weakened veins and allays and cures tbe internal innammation. NO. 72 PILE OINTMENT, to be need In connection with the Pile Core; an external application. Cures itching at once. BO. 30 CURES RHEUMATISM, sciatic inflammatory, muaonlar and lumbago. It gives immediate relief and permanent cure. NO. 6 NERVE CURE Re stores Lost Vitality, builds up broken down tissues, puts new life in man, eures all nervons disease. BUIEKTIEE RE12EDY CO. 21 QUINCT ST., CHICAGO. THE LAST WEEK OF Clearance Tonr choice ot Children's Salts, worth $3.60 to 6. all go for 11.28. About 90 8ults in 455.00 J tbe lot. Jost School 8ults. Price Protection a e"'aT,WaP . THE QUESTION OF BEER Seems a very simple cue, aad most people think that beer is bear." That la a mistake. Thar is as much difference ia the quality of beer as then Is la asy thing els oa the market. If yoa want good, pan tear, gat the Bock Island. ROCK ISLAND BREWING CO JOHM St. FABIDObT. Paintera and Decorator PAPSL QALSZI3Z21. tta. Shop 49 Sereatssnth ttrcst. Sale the thing for $2.25 Bike Suits, choice of any la the house for $5. Plenty left ff S S y 4O.CC our enormous fall in Plumbing, Can be obtained If you let us do your plumbing for you. To a great ex teat your health depends upon the plumbing, and If it Is In a poor condi tion. It will pay you to let ns attend to It Our prices are moderate. DAVIS' CO. r a. r, n a on