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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
THE DISASTER AT QUINCY.


About 100 Persons Injured from Slightly
TO seriously-None Dead.
Quincy, Ills, Oct 12-The amphitheater
which COLLAPSED Wednesday night, was 400
feet long and ten tiers of seats in height.
There was no roof or covering of any kind,
it being temporary structure erected for
the fireworks display. II was built strongly
under the direction of Mr.. W. B. Han
worth and was considered absolutely secure
1t was strongly braced from every direction
and the material used was heavier than is
usually used in structures Of this character.
One explanation of the cause Of the accident,
and the only one offered, is that one section
of the seats was pulled over by horses in the
rear of the seats. Horses were tied to the
rear of the stand and when the rockets were
fired the horses tied to the braces pulled one
or two of them out
When the accident occurred the whole
structure dropped to the ground, the seats
and timhers falling on the struggling mass of
humanity beneath. A scene Of confusion
followed. The electric lights went out, and
the cries of the injured and the frantic eff
forts of some to free themselves almost Gre
ated panic Men, women, and children
were in the ruins and the thousands who were
about the grounds quickly crowded to the
scene of the disaster, frantically looking for
relatives and friends 1t is little short of a
miracle that no one was killed when the
crowded condition of the stand is considered.
About 100 were wounded, bruises and
broken limbs being the kind Of injury suf-
fered in probably 30 per cent. of the cases,
but number were severely hurt, among
whom, and probably the most serious case,
is A. W. Wells, member of the legislature,
who was badly bruised about the chest and
legs. one rib being broken.
So far no deaths are reported and most of
the cases that are not slight come under the
head of Severe" there being very few "se
rious' injuries.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

RUNNING IN THE RINGLEADERS.
shower of stones began to fall Capt Aldrich's
mind was made up He ordered the officers
to alight and draw their clubs. Placing HIM
self at the head of the squad of police,
with Lieut. Shea at his side, and with drawn
revolvers, the captain ordered charge. 1t
was made, but the strikers resisted, and had
to be dubbed. Every inch of the ground
was contested, and Capt. Aldrich, singing
out the leaders of the riot, ordered a bold
dash to capture them. The police rushed
through the tightly-packed mass of cursing,
yelling humanity and succeeded in arresting
eight men, who were bundled into the patrol
wagon and driven away TO the station.
The mob again made a rush at the bus as
soon as the men had been taken away. They
seemed freuzied by the actions of the police
and yelled defiance at them. The police line
wavered a moment, and then the loud voice
of Lieutenant She's was again heard. "Drive
'em back" he yelled. The police again went
to work and dubbed the stubborn crowd,
and after fighting for every inch Of the
ground the rioters gave way and scattered
in all directions and the men were landed in
the barn in safety.
Many Of the heads of the mob were beaten
and not little blood was spilled Some of
the crowd were dragged away suffering from
broken crowns. During the melee some of
the strikers attempted to get at the new men
to strike them. They succeeded in striking
the police instead, and were thwacked on the
head for their pains
A lively time was expected when the at
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

tempt was made to run cars over the Mad
ison street line at o'clock Almost half the
city police force were on hand, and every
preparation was made for pitched battle.
The very preparations, however, probably
averted the anticipated battle, as two cars
were taken over the route without any at
tempt at obstruction. An occasional stone
was thrown from an alleyway or the roof Of
a building, but no organized efforts we're
made to stop the cars or MODEST the drivers,
as was the case Wednesday. Hooting and
jeering followed the cars during the trip, but
the police chased the crowds whenever they
became too demonstrative, and there was
no 81 Unborn resistance offered at any point
There were several incidents of an exciting
character, however, on the return trip, and
one of them, or series Of them, began at tine
Haymarket theatre. The police had to con-
test every foot of ground from that point to
Peoria street. The crowds seemed bent on
pursuing the cars and hooting the conductors
and drivers, and they swept westward past
the police lines at Halstead street like a
mighty torrent. At Green street the demon
stration assumed enormous proportions. The
noise that was the result of chorus of !, 600
voices was simply deafening, and above it all
could be heard such threats as these:
"Fry the scab in the white hat!'
"Burn the scabw
"Tip the cars into the gutter
"The police don't dare to shootm
"Let's show Yerkes that he don't own the
town.
Business men in shirt sleeves and hostlers
who were mere sDectators TO the vivid scene
caught the infection of the mob's wild ex.
element, and almost before they realized il
they were in the midst of the shouters, ges-
ticulating and yelling and threatening as
fercely as anybody. A crisis was reached
when Lieut. Shea sprang from the patro
wagon to the sidewalk and seiz man who
bad deliberately thrown cobble stone at ar
officers head. The man tried to tear himself
loose from the big lieutenant's grasp, and
when he failed in this, he kicked and fought
like tiger. As he dragged his prisoner tt
the patrol wagon he was surrounded by al
ugly mob bent on a rescue.
Lieut.. Shea glazed hastily around at the
sea of Sowing faces, and then, without
word, he picked up the obstreperous pris
oner, and landed him in the bottom of tn
petrol wagon as easily as if he was an in
| FAM. Then turning to his men he orderei
them to clear the sidewalks
"You must send that crowd back to Greel
! street" be cried, and sprang upon the nortl
walk himself and made CHARACTERISTIC rus
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

An earnest attempt to elevate the tone
OF politics" from the degradation to which
1t has sunk under the rule of man is being
made by Anna Dickinson. who has taken
the stump for the Republicans in Indiana.
She began by abiding to the president of
the United States as the hangman of
Buffalo and IAN emissary of the devil"
aud has now proceeded to the point where
she declares the contest one between
civilization, as represented by Gen. Har-
rison, and brutal barbarity, as repre-.
scented by the Democracy" On this latter
occasion, according to the correspondent
OF The indianapolis Journal, "the great
audience fairly went wild"-whlch GER
talnly seems exceedingly appropriate.
New York Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

emptory orders to repress ali attempts at
disorder ard arrest all riotously disposed
persons, whilethe leaders of the strike bad en-
joined their followers to keep away from the
scenes of possible disturbances, or, if neces-
sary, to aid the police in preserving order.
The day did not pass without some minor
disturbances, but there was at no time any
approach to the wild scenes of Wednesday
afternoon.
Another riot occurred at the Western av-
enue barns at noon, and the police
had a running fight with the mob. In the
morning many of the men who were hired
for work Wednesday reported at Superin
tendent Nagle's office At II o'clock
bus load numbering twenty-three men was
taken across the river TO the Desp!aines sta
ton, where they were Joined by several pa
troll wagon loads of police under command
of Capt. Aldrich and Lieut.. Shea. The party
drove to Western avenue and Lake street.
On the way no violence was offered, but
wien the bus turned south on Western ave-
nue. the crowd of about 900 congregated at
Warren avenue saw them. Their appear
ance had the same effect on the crowd as a
red flag Haunted in the face of bull In
stantly cries of rage went up, and XIII the
scabs" was heard on all sides. The bolder
ones, urged on by those in the rear, rushed
for the bus and surrounded it.
Affairs were looking serious, and when a
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
ROYAL AMENITIES IN ROME.
Humbert and William Foregather-The
Kaiser's Visit to Pope Leo.

Kaisers Visit to Pope Leo.
ROME, Oct. 12-Emperor William arrived
here yesterday afternoon. He was met by
King Humbert, and the greeting of the two
rulers was most cordial Large crowds lined
the streets, and all welcomed the German
emperor enthusiastically.
The Emperor William was received on his
arrival by King Humbert in full uniform,
bearing German orders of decoration The
emperor wore the uniform of the Red Hus-
sars, and the order of the Annunziata The
appearance of the royal personages on
emerging from the railway station was the
signal for tumultuous cheering The troops
saluted, and the bands played the German
national anthem. Besides the regular troops
all the military clubs and popular associa-
tions were present The monarchs entered
the state carriage, which was drawn by six
horses and escorted by cuirassiers. The car.
riages which followed contained Prince
Henry of Prussia, the crown prince of Italy,
the dukes of Aosta and Genoa, Premier
Crispi, Count Herbert Bismarck, Count
Solmi and Gen Liebenau.
The party proceeded directly TO Q,he uiri-
nal, where the emperor was received by the
queen of Italy, surrounded by the ladies Of
the court After the ministers and other
dignitaries had also been presented, the EN-
peror, arm-in arm with the queen, proceeded
to the balcony, followed by the king and
ministers and the other visitors A crowd
of 50, 600 people had gathered in front of the
palace and as the emperor appeared they
cheered and waved the German and Italian
flags.
After the negotiations, it was found i'm
possible for the emperor to visit the Vatican
before receiving the Italian state dignitaries
He will go to-day to the residence of the Ger
man minister, Won Schloezsr, where he viii
meet Cardinals Rampolla and Hohenlohe and
Nuncios Mocenni and Agliardi. Thence he
will drive to the Vatican, using the state car
riage and horses sent from Berlin for tina
purpose. After a private conference with
Cardinal Rampolla he will make his adieu,
to his holiness the pope, and return to tn
Prussan legation, and thence proceed to th'
Qurinsl III the italian state carriage
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
A BIG HOLE IN THE SURPLUS.



Appropriations and Estimates.
WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. i2-The surplus
at the close of business yesterday was a few
dollars in excess of 100000 900 When the
SIG, Coz. 600 of bonds which have been pur-
chased within the past fourdays are pre-
sented for payment the surplus will not be
over ST., 100000
From compilations made at the capitol
and at the treasury department the esti-
mated receipts of the government for the
present fiscal year are only $4,000 900 in ex-
cess of the appropriations already made by
this congress Thus it appears that with the
present surplus of So, 900, 900, to which the
estimated SIS, 600 anticipated surplus in
excess of present appropriations should be
added, will make a total of S9i 900, 900 as the
probable surplus at the end of the present
fiscal year. A halt in the purchase Of gov.
eminent bonds, now that the sinking fund
for the year is filed, is practically called
and bond purchases will not in the next few
months likely exceed a few millions month
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

CHICAGO, Oct IL - The league base
ball scores yesterday were as fol-
lows: At New York-New York 10,
Indianapolis O.; at Philadelphia-Philade
phia s, Chicago 3-eight innings; at Wash
ington-W Washington I, Detroit Eight in
nings; at Boston-tfirst gamFl Boston :,
Pittsburg 0; second gameD Boston 4. Pitts
burg six innings.
American association: At Baltimore-Bal-
timore Q, Cleveland 4-seven innings, dark
ness; at Louisvilie-Louisville 3, ST. Louis 2;
at Brooklyn-Brooklin g. Athletic 9-game
called, darkness.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.
Carl schurz for Cleveland.

Mr, Carl Schurz, who is now in Ger.
many, was written to by the republican
committee and solicited to enter the can.
rass for Harrison and Morton. Mr..
ssurz replied in letter which was de-
cided rebuff to the hopeful men who be-
leved they could induce the honest old
German to join them in their scheme of
robbery in perpetuating the subsidy tariff.
: We give some extracts from his letter:
When | thus see the republican party
sacrifice the professions and pledges of
its better days, s4critce the often repeat
ed promise to reduce the tariff, sacrifice
the whisky tax which but yesterday the
republican party would have almost un>
snimously scorned 10 abolish, sacrifice
TIE idea # an economical administration
OF the government SO essential to the
morals of demo-r tic republic; when
see IL ready 10 sacrifice everything rather
man surrender any part of the protective
stem an forced 10 the conclusion
Tue republican party has fallen COM
" under Ibecontrol CT selfish, grasp
Nr..A .srss.s IN which the spirit of mon.
/ - ~ is running mad
Nothing could be more amusingly au-
dacious than the efforts made by the re-
publicsus 70 persuade the American work
ingmen that their wages depend absolute
ly on the maintenance of the tariff, and
thsr American labor will be repressed to
the level OF "the pauper labor of Europe"
if We surrender any part of our protec-
tive system"
Sp, king of Mr.. Cleveland's admins,
tratiun Mr. Schurz says:
During his presidency the country has
been relieved of al impression seduiouslv
fostered oy party spirit, and until within
three yesrs since readily entertained by
many good cir gems that one half OF the
people were q oval and dangerous to
the union, ana that the republic would go
to destruction if the government passed
from the hands of one party to those of
another THIS is gain to the morals of
our political life which cannot be too
highly appreciated. Moreover, Presi,
dent Cleveland has given the country
an administration OF public affairs,
"hlSbs Ib'N iNLoNhIh4uEt lAE cupI tSOtn-
ings, has in many important respects, by
its ability, its fidelity to the public inter-
est, and its conservative spirit deservedly
and in high degree won the approval
and confidence of the people. And finally
he has by his tariff message identified
himself and his candidacy with al eco
nomic policy which bids fair to correct
existing evils to obviste destructive dis
turbance, to enlarge the remunerative &C.
tivty of industrial labor and to secure a
steady velOpment of the general pros
perity. We have cOnscientiouslg :; make
our choice among the possibilities pres
scented to US. and thus to serve the inter-
est of the republic rs best we may. Upon
due consideration of these possibilities,
and exercising in this as in other cases,
my best judgment as an independent cit
izen, find that | cannot support Mr.
Harrison, as you wish me to do; and
shall deem it my duty to vote for Mr.
Cleveland, il circumstances permit me TO
reach home in time for the election"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
NOT AMENABLe TO COURT.


President to Testify.
BUFFALO, y. V, Oct 12.-Argument on
the motion to compel President Cleveland to
testify in the libel case of DR.. Ball agai INST
The New York Evening Post was made be-
fore Judge Lewis in the supreme court cham
bers yesterday morning. The argument of
counsel was principally on the question Of
the ability of the court to compel Mr.. Cleve-
land to testify. The judge finally decided to
deny the motion. He said he did not think
the president was amenable to this court, nor
did be think he was amenabls to any
court for any crime he might COM
nit He assumed that a man occupying the
position Of president of the United States
would not under any circumstances give
testi ony in such a case, and did
not conceive that hs would for a
moment think of obeying the process.
The president can not be imprisoned-he
can only be impeached The judge did not
see how the presidents testimony could be
forced under the circumstances Counsel
for plaintiff desired to drop the notice with
the privilege of renewing it later when Mr..
Cleveland may possibly have again become
a private citizen. The court doubted il he
could even then be compelled to give evil
dence degrading himself. The court then,
at the request of the counsel for plaintiff,
put its decision in writing as follows:
The court will give its decision and reasons
now as requested. deny the motion because
do not believe that it was made in good faith.
The court can not conceive that counsel believes
that the issuing of this process would avail him
anything in getting evidence. For these reasons
decline TO issue the process. The motion is de
piaj
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

at the yelling bands that occupied it There
Is something about Shea when in action that
inspires terror, if not respect, and as hs
swooped down on the crowd with blazing
ewes and uplifted club it scattered and fed
as if cavalry regiment was preparing to
ride it down. Other officers joined in the
rout after the gallant lieutenant had started
it single handed, but they could not add to
the terror his warlike charge had inspired,
hence they had little to do but see that the
stragglers did not slacken their pace.
On the north side cars were run all day
under police escort, and with few attempts
at obstruction, although on Sedgwick street
the tracks were several times covered with
piles of stone and other material which &C.
casioued considerable delay. Few passengers
cared to run the gauntlet of possible mob,
however, and the police were almost the only
passengers. No stones were thrown, and be-
You'd the usual derisive yells which were
kept up all day the new drivers and conduc-
tors were not molested A small sensation
was created about o'clock by the arrest, on
Schiller street, of Julius Katzenberg, a
striking conductor, who was charged with
placing dynamite bombs on the rails. The
''DOH1DS turned out 10 De ordinary railway
torpedo signals. The Sedgwick street cars
made their last trip about 4:30 o'clock, and
the Garfield avenue cars went into the barn
about halt an hour later
The executive committee Of the west side
association has issued the following circular
To THE PUBLIc:-We, the conductors and
drivers of the north and west divisions, ask all
sympathizing friends to do everything in their
power TO avoid acts of violence or any sort of
disturbance Nothing would please the syndicate
better than an infraction of the law. We expect
all members of the association 10 rigidly comply
with this
Ten thousand of these circulars were
printed and distributed in various parts OF
the city.
There will probably be an attempt to start
more cars to-day and little resistance is an
ticipated. The strikers claim, however, that
the company can not find men to run the
cars, and that the public will not patronizs
them if they do. Both sides have withdrawn
ali propositions looking toward settlement
of the strike. and the question now looks tc
| he one of endurance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
FROM THE FEVER DISTRICT.
The Sick Jacksonville Bride Will Receive
Deaths and New Cases.

The Sick Jacksonville Bride Will Recover
Deaths and New Cases.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. '2-The bride
who was taken with the fever during her
wedding ceremony Wednesday night has
light attack, and will doubtless recover.
Nearly all the sick are doing well, and there
is more cheerful feeling. The epidemic
does not seem to have deterrent effect upon
those contemplating matrimony. There
have been as many weddings as usual of
late.
There were AZ new cases and two deaths re-
ported for the twenty-four hours ended at 9
p. M yesterday Total cases to date, 8, 459;
deaths, 304 R. n johnson and Mrs Maria
Register were the last deaths.
Mrs Odel Broward, an aged lady, is sick
at South Jacksonville, and it is feared the
case will develop as yellow fever This
suburb has hitherto been free from the dis
ease, owing to the rigid quarantine OBJ
served 1t is separated by water from the
city.
Manager Stockton, Of The Times. Union Is,
doing we'll 1t is thought that be has passed
the critical stage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct l2-Gen. John
B. Clark, clerk of the house OF representa-
tives, had a conference with Senators ALI
son, Hawley and others yesterday morning
in relation to adjournment 1t was pro-
posed TO adjourn on either Saturday of next
week or the Monday following The seua-
tors expressed preference for Saturday,
and Gen Clark says that it is probable a
resolution will be ordered in the house about
the MD lie of next week providing for ad-
jourmment on that day. Senator Allison
has sail that adjournment now is a matter
of business and not OF politics, and that but
for the custom that an adjournment resolu-
ton should originate in the house he would
as lief offer il in the senate
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12

Dr.. Noah Porter, who has Just returned
from Europe, expresses his astonishment
at the ignorance of some of the English
people, who believe that in the event of
President Cleveland's election this coun-
try will make an advance toward free
trade. This is pitiful enough, but what
has DR.. Porter to say about some of his
own countrymen vino are talking the same
sort Of a-rant nonsense, Just as if they
believed iti--Boston Herald.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-12
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