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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
A "WhlTE CAP AIROClTY
They Take r Woman Out, Strip Her and
Shaaefully Maltreat Her.

They Take r Woman Out, Strip Her and
Shaaefuily Maltrest Her.
LIMA, Ohio Sept Ga crowd of about
thirty masked men, calling themselves
white Caps, rode into the little town of
Ada, near this city, late Tuesday night, and
surrounded the house of Mrs. Strunk The
leader of the gang demanded admittance,
but was refused by the woman short
consultation was then held, which resulted in
the door being b oxen down and Mrs Strunk
dragged out of bed while the other inmates
escaped She was taken to grove short
distance from the house, where an i'm
promptu court was established and
Mrs. Struuk charged with keep
ing dsorderly house She denied
the charge. but among her captors were
many men who testified otherwise, and she
was accordingly Judged guilty All her
clothing was then stripped from her and she
WAS tied TO a small sapling and whipped, but
not severely. Not satisfied with this punish
ment, the White Cap" leader sent two of
the men away after some tar and feathers,
which they had evidently prepared before
hand The men returned in a few minutes
with the materials and proceeded to
dress Mrs Strunk in the unusual clothing.
She was then allowed to return to her home
The village is greatly excited, AMI it is
feared that a repetition Of the outrage may
be ATTEMPTED
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
In the Fever $ Grip.
A Cry for Help Comes Up from
Jacksonville. =
ALARMING INCREASE OF DEATHS.

New Cases Number More Every Day
Fifty-One Succumb to the Disease in
the Last Twenty-Four Bours and Five
Give Up the Fight-Assistance Wanted
to Avert notwithstanding for the
Stricken-Spreading to Other Towns.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept 1.-THE official
bulletin for the twenty four hours ended at Il
p. m. yesterday shows fifty -one new cases
and five deaths; total cases to date, 3SS;
deaths to date, AZ The deaths were: Louis
Hernandez, Mrs Lucy McCutler, j. Stark,
John Carroll and c. R. Pierson.
1t was understood with Surgeon General
Hamilton, at Tuesdays conference, that the
government will pay for certain sanitary
work, but not for nurses, provisions and ply
sicians for the sick, who are unable to pay
these charges themselves, nor for the general
relief of the thousands now out of employ
ment, and who can not be accommodated in
the inadequate camp of refuge. 1t was de-
cided yesterday morning by the executive
committee of the Citizens association in con-
ference with the board of health and the act.
ing mayor to issue the following appeal:
TO our friends and fellow citizens of the
United States: We. the authorized repre-
sentatives OF the citizens of jacksonville,
recognizing the fact that the epidemic has
now reached such a stage that our own funds
are insufficient either to cope with the many
cases of absolute necessity. for the engage
ment Of nurses or for the numerous other de-
mandS upon us; and
"Whereas owing to the absence Of all bust
ness, many OF our most liberal citizens are
unable to furnish further funds, wa how
think We are justified in accepting the many
willing offers OF aid that have been received
from you, we therefore wish cur fellow
citizens of the Untel States to know that
We will gratefully receive the aid they have
offered and that any contributions will be
used for the benefit of those in need and
where they will effect the greatest good
I'VE request that any such contributions
may be forwarded to James NJ. Schumacher,
president of the First National bank, and
the chairman of our finance committee;
Neal Mitchell, president of the Dnval county
board of health; D. T. Gerow, acting
mayor, and ?. McQuaid, acting president of
| of the Citizens Auxiliary association, Jack
sonville."
| DR.. Porter, Of Key West, has been tele-
| graphed for; also DR.. H. F. Caldwell, OF
Sanford, the latter to take charge of St
| Luke's hospital. As soon as possible the
board will provide one or more physicians
who will be on duty day and night to attend
gratis the stricken poor who may need their
services. The prostration of DR.. Fernandez
| Tuesday was the subject of universal regret
II has heroically stood at his post as head of
st Luke's hospital DR. Stellenwirch had a
relapse Tuesday, hut it is hoped he will yet
! recover.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

The Farmers alliance Of North Caro-
lima, 10000 strong does not agree with
Mr. Blaine in regard to trusts.
In state convention assembled at Ra-
leigh on Friday, the alliance was pre-.
pared to say, as Mr. Blaine was not, that
trusts are distinctly "disadvantageous"
to farmers and to the great body of con.
sumers.
The alliance totally disagreed with the
real leader of the Republican party, that
trusts are largely private affairs" with
which neither the government nor private
citizens have ANY particular right to in
terfere." The assembled farmers passed
resolutions strongly condemning trusts,
especially the cotton bagging trust. They
also call upon congress and the states to
Interfere with these conspiracies for ex-
tortion by making them unlawful so far
a. may be done, and by changing the con-
dition that promotes them
Farmers everywhere feel the grip of the
trusts, and they are very much In earnest
in believing that something should and
can be done to choke the vampires off
New York World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
HILLSDALE.

HTLLsDALE, Sept. 5.
Ben WOODBURY. has purchased a fine
horse of john Liphardt.
John Schall, Jr., is contemplating 90
ing to FIT. Dodge, Kan. to start in mer-
camille business.
The Coe fair begins today and We have
a prospect of fair weather, although the
roads are terrible dusty
There was lawn sociable at the resi-
dence of Mr. JOS Carr in Coe last Friday
day night. All had very enjoyable
time.
Mr.. Gene Shepherd and Miss Carrie
Rasmus were married at Geneseo last
Wednesday, Our congratulations are
extended.
Steve Price has vacated the Ashdowu
house. which he used as boarding house
and restaurant. Mrs Riar, of Canada, is
moving in.
Two John Cinnamon passed through
here yesterday morning and the inhabi-
tants supposed they were out campaign
ing for Grandson Benny.
The G., B, & @. r. r. company have
started to work in the gravel pit again
About twenty-five men are here. As 8
result Mr.. r. Hills hotel is pretty vel
filled at present. Henry Johnson is the
boss.
There was quite lively time at Hills
dale last Saturday. The occasion was TIT
meeting of the school trustees for the
purpose of acting upon the petition tc
divide the district The petition wa'
unanimously rejected.
Jack and James Waddell were out rid
ing last Sunday evening and in goins
home had collision with an offensive
animal. The result was that Jack nov
has his coat and hat highly perfumed ant
James, his coat the same.
There will be pole raising and speak
ing here Saturday afternoon at l p. m,
Messrs. Prentiss, of Macomb, McEniry
of Rock Island and Lewis. of Moline
will be present and expound the princi
pies of pure democracy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
TAKING TWO DAYS TO 1T.
Minnesota Republicans Not in Much of
Hurry.

Minnesota Republicans Not in Much of y
Hurry.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Sept. 6-The Repub-
licau state convention called to nominate
candidates for governor and other state off
GERS met at Market hall here at noon yester-
day The convention was called to order by
the chairman of the central committee, ex-
Governor Pillsbury, at 19:25 p IN. John l.
Gibbs of Freedom, was made temporary
chairman. and later the whole temporary
organization was made permanent. In his
speech Mr. Gibbs said the first duty of the
Republican party is the dismissal OF Grover
Cleveland from the White House The
usual committees were appointed and recess
to 3 p. m taken.
When the convention reassembled the ere
dentals committee was not ready and the
time was passed until $40 p. m listening to
speeches Gen. A. B Settleton spoke on the
temperance question. F. +. Davis said in the
course of vigorous speech AIN this cam
paign we carry the banner, not of the ca
tarrh party, but the flag God gave us from
the stars and the stripes
Ignatius DonneIly was called upon, and
though be is the workingmen's candidate for
governor, he responded with humorous ad-
dress R J. Evans, of Minneapolis, and
Senator Conger, of Michigan also spoke and
recess was taken TO p. IN, at when time it
was again announced that the credentials
committee was not ready More speeches fol
lowed, and at Q p m. the tardy committee
reported The report was adopted, and at
10 O'Clock the resolutions committee not be-
ing ready the convention adjourned for the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
MORGAN FOR GOVERNOR.


Inc wisconsin DemocrAtfc state TICKET
Put in the Field.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 6-The Demo-
cratic state convention was raped TO order
by Chairman Usher, of the state central
committee, at 1880 yesterday. J. b. Doe,
Jr., of GAINESVILLE, was elected temporary
chairman, and said: at is and always will
be one of the curiosities of history that after
twenty years of Republican rule, imme.
diatelv following the actual cessation of
hostilities, it has taken nearly four years OF
Democratic administration to fully convince
the people that the war is over. Except for
an occasional howl from an obstreperous in
dividuai from Kansas or dyspectic snarl
from an insignificant Foraker lot in Ohio,
there are no signs of war i'll the land" This
reference to Ingalls, and Foraker was re-
ceived with great laughter.
Commi tees on credentials, resolutions and
permanent organization were then selected
and the convention adjourned at LOO p M
to s p. m.
The convention reassembled at the appoint
ed time and adopted a platform which in
dOrses the administration, favors tariff re-
duction, opposes sumptuary laws and invites
young men to vote the Democratic ticket
There was practically no contest for any
of the offices. James Morgan, of Milwaukee,
was nominated for governor on the first bal
lot The other nominations were made by
reclamation as follows: Lieutenant governor,
Andrew Null: secretary of state, A. C. Car
son; state treasurer, Theodore kersten; rail-
road commissioner, E, II. Evans; attorney
general, Timothy E, Ryan; superintendent of
nuI,lia Amos SnuIra
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.

Representative GRAIN, of Texas,
vino was member of the house commit
tee on foreign affairs in the last congress,
says the charge that Mr.. Cleveland had
changed his position on the Canadian
question is absurd When the SO called
retaliation act was passed March 3. 1887,
there were two bills, one house bill,
which was endorsed by Mr., Cleveland,
and was just such bill as the presidents
message now calls for; the other was the
milk and water senate bill, which was &C,
cepted by the house as better than moth
ing on the day before the expiration OF
the session. Mr.. Cleveland stood then
right where he does now.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

THE democrats in congress propose to
make things lively for trusts by introdu-
cling separate bills covering the produce
lions of each trust Senator Reagan has
introduced bill TO permit the imports>
ton of iute hagging free of duty. In his
remarks upon the bill, he spoke of the
trust which had increased the price of
jute bagging, and said that the cotton
planters were seriously discussing the ad-
visibility of Withholding their cotton
from the market until something can be
done to break down this trust. which has
boldly struck at one Of the greatest inter-
ests of the country-sn interest that has
no protection and which has to compete
in the markets of the world with cotton
from other countries. Congress has the
power to protect this great industry by
simply taking the duty off jute bagging
These and other similar bills will be
forced to vote at the earliest possible
moment, as it is the intention of the dem
ocrats to force the republicans to put
themselves on record in this matter of
trusts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

A girl who has written good many maya
zine stories, and has succeeded in getting a
few published, confided to me that she had
been told that the readers of the magazines
had a system of secret marks which they put
on rejected manuscripts so that, although to
an ordinary eye manuscript appeared per
fectly clean, the initiated could at once tell
whether it had been offered to an editor be-
fore. 81 copy my whole manuscript every
time have to send it out" she concluded.
at is an awful bother; but anyway, l get
ahead of their tricks. "-Arlo Bates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
SHERMAN WANTS INFORMATION


Treaty-A No Quorum Vote.
WASHINGTON CITY, Sept fisherman
offered a resolution in the senate yesterday
asking the president whether China has or
has not ratified the recent treaty. Sherman
thought that this information should be in
the hands of the senate before action was
taken on the house Chinese bill. The con-
ference report on the army bill, with dis
agreement on heavy ordnance, was presented
and a new conference ordered. Pasco spoke
against Chambers resolution relative to the
recent Louisiana election. The Chinese bill
was then taken up yea and nay vote was
ordered, and then George spoke at length in
favor of its passage. When he had conclud-
ed the vote WAS taken-yeas, 81; nays, none
but no quorum being present and voting
the senate adjourned with the bill still pend
ing
The house nOn-concurred in the senate
amendments to the fertilization bill and or
dered a new conference StahInecker rose to
question of privilege and read newspa-
per article stating that he was the man re-
ferred to in kelley'S resolution of Tuesday.
He denounced the charge as false in every
particular and demanded apromptinvestiga.
ton. Oates introduced u concurrent reso-
luton for adjournment Sept. ~, which was
applauiad The bill 10 limit the jurisdiction
of United States courts district and circuit
was passed, and the retaliation bill debate
was resumed The debate was pending when
the house ad journed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
EXPOSITION AT CHICAGO OPEN.
An Immense Throng Witnesses the Startin
of the Machinery.

An Immense Throng Witnesses the Starting
of the Machinery
CHICAGO, Sept 6-Promptly at the ap-
pointed time the great engine at the Chicago
exposition began its forty days work, in the
presence Of 10000 people last evening, and
without speech making on any formal cere-
monies the Industrial exposition had opened
The exhibits this year year surpass in num-
Der and elegance those or any former
year In textiles and musical in
struments the exhibits are magnificent
There is scarcely an article produced
by American manufacturers that can not be
seen at the Exposition hall. There are thou
sands of novelties, embracing all the inven-
tions of the year, which attract great atten-
ton, Every exhibitor seems to vie with his
neighbor in making an attractive display In
value the exhibits aggregate s., 900, 900, and
there is something in the hall to interest
every one, be he farmer, merchant, laborer
or man of leisure. The women will see all
their hearts desire, and the children have
not been forgotten The galleries. which in
former years have been lacking in exhibits,
are this year filed with rare and costly
treasures
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

Col. Dudley's announcement that the
Republican national committee refrains
from canvass Of the south in order to
avert "bloodshed," but that when his
party gets control Of the government
again it will try to break the solid
south Is the checklist sort of campaign
hapdoodle. Col. Dudley knows that there
has not been time il ten years when a
Republican meeting could not be held
IN any part of the south without
danger Of bloodshed He knows that
Ten Ten Garfeld favored such a canvass In
Iooo' but was overruled by the Dudleys,
D1orseys and Chambers, who thought
tnere was one more president in the
DOGGY shirt II the solid south could
couia not be broken under Grant, Hayes
or Arthur, it would not be likely to be
forced 70 disintegrate by the amiable lit
tie grandson Of his grandfather out in
lndiana.-New York World.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-The Chicago league
base ball club put the new pitcher Tener, in
the box yesterday and won the third game
of the series with Detroit League scores
yesterday We're: At Chicago-Chicago 10,
Detroit 1 at New York-New York 6, Phil
adelphia / at Boston-Boston b. Washing
ton 5; at Observation-Disclosures 4, Pitts
burg ..
American association: At Brooklyn
Brooklyn ., st. Louis :; at Philadelphia
Athletics g. Cincinnati 0; at Baltimore
Baltimore T. Kansas City s; at Cleveland -
Cleveland IA, Louisville s.
Western association: At 0maha-Omaha
s, Maroons 4; at Des Mones-Des Moines Q.
Milwaukee i: at St Paul-4St Paul 4, Sioux
City /; at Kansas City-Kansas City Is,
Davenport
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
BAY STATE DEMOCRACY.
william e, Ru..ell Nominated for Govern.

William f, Russell Nominated for Governor
The Ticket in Full.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept 1.-THE Demo-
cratic state convention was called to order
by IL Hon. P. A. Collins at LEO a. m yes
terday. After the usual committees had
been appointed the committee on credentials
reported that 1928 towns and twenty three
cities were represented by LAB delegates,
Permanent organization was then effected
with Hon. John J. Donovan, of Lowell, pres
ident, and long list of vice presidents, head
ed by Hon. Frederick o. Prince, of Boston.
Mr. Donovan was escorted to the platform
by committee, and addressed the conven-
ton. asa
He said that in spite Of predictions Of ruin
business was better, and every interest of
the country demanded the reelection of Mr..
Cleveland He extolled the record Of the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

Mr.. Blaine, 1.-THE Republican chief" is
making a triumphal tour homeward, The
.eiegraPh wires were loaded Yesterday
with voluminous reports Of his progress
ana the speeches he made from the rear
platform OF his car. In the meantime a
descendant of w. H. Harrison was sitting
all day in solitary state at His home i5
ttn no1 and the Republicans had
aofEoslen That he was nominated recently
Plain Dealer. oio'eiaua
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

SEYMOUR, Ind, Sept 6-By the explosion
of the boiler of steam thresher yesterday
William A. Bennette was instantly killed.
Henry Kearns and Wesley Alexander were
terribly crushed and scaldei, and are dying
Five other employees, George McElfresh,
John Lampert, Basil Weekly, Ross White,
and Ambrose Thompson. were bruised and
scalded, but none dangerously. Charles
Dabb, young farmer, was hurled 100 feet
through the air, but he escaped uninjured
The killed and fatally wounded are all mar
ried men with families The boiler was old
and worn out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

HARTFORD, Conn, Sept 6,-Spofford won
the $40, 600 trot yesterday. Best time :Issz.
Guy and Pilot Knox were both distanced In
the first heat
Protection won the unfinished 2:22 race;
beet time of winner, 2:l9A The 2.f3S class
was won by Cleon; best time, 2:22 The 2:27
class was unfinished. The free for all has
been declared off, and in place thereof Guy
will try to beat his own record for special
pursa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06
The MARKETS.


CHICAGO, Sept S
Board Of trade quota ions to-day were as fol
lows: Wheat September, opened g3A4c, closed
a4l4c: October Opened gSisc closed 934sc; Deem
Der opened a4a4c, closed 49, IS. Corn-Sep-
tember Opened 44ssc closed 44a4c; October
431sc closed sc oats september opened and
closed 2tc; October opened ard closed 2iisc
May opened 2>I4 ssc, closed 2asc Pork
October. opened Si4S-lS, closed SI4 57ls; year,
opened SlS 6a, closed SIS6o; January, opened
$3.50. closed Sl375 Lard-october opened
and closed s9S.
Live stock The Union stock yards reports the
following range of pr ces: Hogs-Market opened
fairly active and prices steady; light grades,
s5S16ss; rough packing. s5.ss96os; mixed
lots, S6O5G6 Is; heavy packing and shipping lots,
So l0I665 Cattle Steady; beeves, 81 5oG6 4c;
bulls, s. eoQ5.5o; cows, Sl.50Gsoo; stockers and
feeders 81 ooGs 10; Texas, Se50Gs6a Sheep
Steady; natives s. 0061i 30; westerns $500
3 90; Texans. ss5ol1a6Oi lambs, SsT5G575,
mainly, 81 75as25
Produce: Butter Fancy Elgin creamery. ga
&c per III. fancy dairy 1s1sG DC; packing stock,
10Gllc Eggs-Strictly fresh. l5G 151sc per doz.
Potatoes-Sl 351I51 per bbl Poultry Spring
chickens, loo per ID; Old hens 9isc; roosters, So
5,4c; turkeys, i0c- Apples, Si.75Ge75 per Dbl
Berries Black berries, 75ctSs q per LOOT case;
biueberries, f5c9siW per 1sqt case.
New York.
NEw YeRk Sept 8.
Wheat-Irregular; No red state slo5; No.
do, $l,01 No red winter September, 81 OF
October, Sl017s asked. Corn-Steady; No. 9
mixed cash. 5sGt $40; do September, 81: Octo
Der SIC, 0ats-Quet: No white state. sc;
No do nominal; No mixed September, 30l.c
| Rye-Dun and nominal Barley-Dull and nom.
inal Pork-Steady; 1year-old mess, s14.a59
145o. Lard Steady; September, $40 10 bid
October, SO 10 hid
Live stock: Cattle-Market dull and lower: ma
tive steers S.. io6s55 50 per 100 pounds; Colorado
| and Kansas half-bred steers, s. 40dt 4s5; bulls
| $2Gs s.. Sheep and lambs-Market dull; sheep
$500 80 per 100 pounds; lambs, Si50G6. 50, one
carload $500 Hogs-Market dull aud irregular
live hogs. Sc so1675
ROCK ISLAND
oats-New 206aS
Hay-Upland prairie i$sd$1.
| HAy-Timolny-ne S7Gs.0.
Hay-Wild, IS ;O00s6
| Rye-40c.
| Corn -40144c
| Potatoes-25dl35c.
Turnips-l5c.
| Oosl-Soft lie hsid t9.0a
| Cord Wood-Osk, A95; Hickory, s..
strsw-S6 90: baled 81 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

INDIANAPoLIs, Ind, Sept 6.-The Ns-
tional Federation Of Miners and Mime La
borers yesterday adopted resolution on the
report of committee of conference with a
similar committee from the Knights of La
Dor District Assembly No 1a5, providing for
joint convention of the two bodies, to be
held in Columbus, O., Dec IL Il was also
decided to refer the question of reduction Of
hours of labor in and around mines to that
convention. 1t was also provided that if the
operators refuse, the miners shall take steps
to put the reduction into practice -.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

CHAMBERLAIN, D. T., Sept 6-The Sioux
commission arrived in this city yesterday
and left for Lower Brule this morning The
commissioners left the Indians at Grow
Creek in good humor, even those who did
not sign being good natured about it Those
who have signed are now heartily in favor
OF the bill and are bringing in recruits and
there is no doubt but they will be able to
bring about change of feeling among those
opposed. The commissioners secured lilo
names, very near one-han of all required
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-09-06

.- INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 29-The Indian
apols journal kept standing reward of
$4,000 in its columns for many weeks for
proof that General Harrison ever said that
" per day was enough for a workingman,
and were he governor of Indiana he
,',1uld shoot down the strikers or force
'uen back to work. Edwin F. Gould, a
ifominen, Knight of LABOR of this city,
1Ssving collected statements from fifteen
publican men who heard General Hsr-
son make the remarks in question, will
md the 80 600 reward from the Jour
nal nrnnrieiOrs