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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
OF Death and Havoc.
A Terrible Day of Fatal Disaster
and Destruction.
DREADFUL STREET CAR ACCIDENT

Five Women and a Girl Killed in the
st -eet at Kalamazoo, Mich.-Two Pas
sengers Lose Their Lives In Railway
Wreck in Ohio-Fire Sweeps Away a
Suburb of Chicago-About Fifty Houses
Burned and Seventy Families Homeless
Two or Three Other Towns Swept by
lsmes-Forests Ablaze.
were killed and several injured in collision
which occurred between a street car and a
switch engine on the Michigan Central tracks
in this city last evening. The engine was on
its way to aid a freight train at Ostend, the
first station west of here, and had orders to
make extra speed. At the same time street
car on the West Main street line was near
ing the track, and the driver, not hearing
the warning whistle or seeing the gates low
cred, supposed that all was safe and pro-
ceeded as usual While the car was crossing
the tracks the engine struck it squarely and
carried it several blocks before stopping. At
the time there wise dozen persons in the
car.
Frightful Result of the Accident.
OF these five were almost instantly killed
They were: Miss Gertie Tillotson, about Is
years Of age; Mrs. M. E. Wattles, wife of the
former Lake Shore superintendent at this
place; Mrs. George Smiley, wife of promi-
nent citizen; Mrs. Alexander Haddock, wife
of the professor of mathematics in the Kala-
mazoo Baptist ollege; Mrs Van Antwerp;
Mrs Middleton, died shortly after the acct
dent.
The injured are: Mrs. S. A. Gibson, wife
Of the owner of the Kalamazoo paper mill :;
Mrs John Barnes. Several others had
slight bruises l. C. Lull escaped without
injury, as did the driver and a boy who was
on the platform.
Unable to Fix the Responsibility.
The driver claims to have seen or heard
nothing of the engine until it was upon the
car and too late to act Those who saw the
| accident state that the speed of the engine
was at least twenty five miles an hour, rate
| not allowed inside the city limits. 1t is not
definitely known where the blame lies The
gatek aeper states that he is not required to be
at his post from q o'clock until Gas, as no
trains run then.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Rich Copper Ore in Mexico.

GALVESTON, Tex, May 9-News has
reached here from trustworthy sources in the
City of Mexico of enormous deposits of cop
per in the cliff formation of the state of
Chiapas. Samples assay 81 per cent. copper,
four ounces of gold and forty ounces of sill
yer per ton; the ore being in lofty cliff form
ations can be easily mined, and the property
is on the shores of navigable rivers COM
pany was formed in London last week, ac-
cording to cable advices just received here,
with capital of e250, 900, to operate this
mine Chiapas is the southernmost state on
the Pacific ocean and adjoins Guatemala
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Dined the American Delegates

BERLIN, May 9.-The American delegates
TO the Samoan conference were entertained
at dinner at the Kaiserhof last evening
Eighteen persons were present. Mr.. Kasson
was seated midway between the ends of the
table, having at his right Count Herbert
Bismarck and Messrs. Coleman, Beauclerk.
and Gerrisch, and at his left Sir Edward
Malet, Lieut. buckingham and Messrs.
Arendt and Parker. Mr.. Phelps sat directly
opposite Mr.. kasson, with Messrs Scott.
Bates, Richthofen, and Sewall at his right
and Messrs. Krauel, Rowe, Stemrich, and
Crosby at his left
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
NO NEWS FROM DR.. CRONIN.
Chicago's Odorous River Thorough
Dragged-A Meeting Called.

Chicago's Odorous River Thoroughly
Dragged-A Meeting Called.
CHICAGO, May 9.-Hesterday was entirely
barren of developments in the so-called
Cronin mystery. The North Branch river,
which runs some little distance from where
the blood-staIned trunk was found on Satur-
day, was thoroughly dragged yesterday
afternoon without result The police au-
thorities have made strenuous efforts to in
duce the Conklns to reveal the knowledge
which they claim to possess regarding
plots against the missing man, but
beyond reiteraiing the statement that
such plots had been hatched and
that they are aware of the reason.
therefor, and know the people implicated
therein, nothing tangible could be gotten
from them. meeting of DR.. Cronin's
friends has been called for Saturday to take
into consideration the ACCESSIBILITY of offer
ing reward for his discovery, dead or alive.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Beware Of OinIments for Catarrh that Contain
Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely dersnge the
whole system when entering it through
the mucus surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do are ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Cstarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J..
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure, be sure you get the genu-
uine; it is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
9-Sold by druggists. Price IS cents
per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Train Changes

Although Agent Holmes has not as yet
been officially notified of the new ar
Iangement in train service which goes
into effect Sunday. those contemplated az
announced yesterday are correct. Com
mencing next Monday. Capt. Tom Fuller's
train will start from Freeport at $40 a.
m, arriving at Rock Island at 1850 q.
m. At Savanna 1t will make connection
for Clinton, Lyons. Dubuque and all
points west and north. Returning. the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
ParneIrs Testimony Closed.

LONDON, May g. -Parnell's testimony be-
fore the commission yesterday was general
vindication of his American speeches, which,
he said, had been misrepresented by Attor-
ney General Webster. He said the commits
sion was welcome to any letters be ever wrote
relating to the League. He then retired, and
Archbishop Walsh took the stand want
ed to give his opinions about the Irish ques
ton, but the judges ruled them out. He said
the league had always denounced outrages.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES OF ASHES.

The Remains of Nearly Fifty Houses I'm a
Chicago suburb.
CHICAGO, May 9.-Twenty-five acres of
ground, closely built up with small dwelling
houses, were swept by fire in the suburban
village of Moreland last evening, and seventy
families are rendered homeless The fire
started in the Presbyterian church, medi-
um-sized frame structure, at 4 O'Clock, and.
famed by high wind prevailing at the time.
burned furiously.
Terrible Confiagration.
The flames soon spread to surrounding
dwellings one after another, and before they
could be checked terrible confiagration was
| spreading terror on all sides. The lack of
water 81 ppiy, aided by the heavy gale, placed
the fire beyond the control of firemen, police
and citizens, who made every effort to check
its course, but without avail
A Gasoline Warehouse Afame.
A wal ehouse in which was stored a large
quantity OF gasoline proved gigantic tin
der~box, which In burning scattered fire in
all direc ions The fire burned itself out bv
O'CLOCK, when it was found that every
dwelling, a large number Of small stores and
two Wilt gre balls, covering an area of twenty
i've acres, had been entirely consumed A
number OF dwellings located at a distance
from the immediate scene of confagration
caught fire from flying sparks and were de-
stroyed also
Lost Everything They Owned.
The former occupants II the burned dis
trict are mostly families in moderate circum-
stances, majority of whom have lost every
thing they possessed. The prairie in
the vicinity was dotted over last night
with the camps of the sufferers,
such OF those as saved portion Of their ef-
fects standing guard over the remnants, while
others " re sleeping on the bare ground
Probably Caused by Cigarettes.
The loss could not be estimated last night,
but will each large sum in the aggregate
1t Is believed that the fire originated from
stumps OF cigarettes thrown into pew in the
church by some boys who had gained admit
tance thI ough an open window
LATER AS far as could be ascertained
last nigh the total losses on the buildings,
stocks, residences, and effects of families
amount 10 about 500, 600, with an insurance
Of about one-half. Forty-eight buildings,
including stores, cottages, and barns were
consumed.
Turkih women eat rose leaves With
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
swallowed a spoonful of Acon,ta

WABASH, Ind, May "a sensation was
caused here Tuesday morning by the report
that DR.. M. Modricker, well-known physi-
cian had committed suicide. The doctor had
swallowed a spoonful of aconite to prove to
his wife that there was no danger in using
the fluid. He was soon in a comatose condi-
ton, with little heart action. Nitro-glycer-
inc and other restoratives were applied, and
it is believed that he will recover
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Other Testimony.
SaIoonkeepers Assault an Infor,,ar

TRENTON, N j., May Edward Layton.
detective employed by the Law and Order
league to obtain evidence of excise violations.
for use before the grand jury, was set upon
by eight saloonkeepers yesterday and terribly
beaten. He claims that he was offered S4OO
to leave town, and on refusing it he was at
tackled. His condition is serious Two of
his assailants have been arrested
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Runs Around the Diamond.

CHICAGO, May 9.-Pittsburg knocked out
Anson's club on the latter's own grounds yes
terday, the sc ore being to in favor of the
Keystone state club. Other League scores
were: At Cleveland-Indianapo 6. Cleve-
land s; at Philadelphia-Wa shington 9, Phil
adelphia 6; at Boston-New York 0, Boston Z.
American association: At Cncinnati-Ath-
letic 2, Cincinnati 6; at Louisville-B Brook
Ign 81, Louisville ,; at st. Columbus
4, st. Louis 9; at Kansas City-Baltimore IS,
Kansas City z
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Great Things. Those BustIes.

NEW YORK, May 9.-An express train OF
the Long Island railway near Rockville Cen
ter, struck buggy containing Edward L.
Vermilye and his wife Tuesday night Mrs.
Vermilye was thrown against a board fence.
She struck it hustle first and did not receive
even bruise. Mr.. Vermilye was DUMPED
on the other side of the fence and had his
face badly gashed. The horse was killed in
stantly and the buggy smashed to splinters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Michigan Woods still Burning.

CHICAGO, May 9-Telegrams from the
northern peninsula of Michigan state that the
woods are still burning there, and the losses
in standing timber are enormous Tuscola
county lost $50 600 worth of timber Tuesday,
and tie towns of Bruce's Crossing and o. rien,
in Ontonagon county, have been destroyed.
Twenty dwellings were burned at Norway,
and a man was suffocated while fighting the
fire at Madison
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Visited by Eight-Hour Men.

WASHINGTON CITY, May "a delegation
from the Eight-Hour league of the United
States saw the president yesterday, and
asked that the rank and file of the party
workers be recognized They wanted the
various heads of departments to be notified
that they were entitled to a hearing. The
president said he would give the league a
fair show
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Ordered to London.

WASHINGTON CITY, May a-Lieut. Com
mander William H. Emery, of the navy, has
been ordered to London as an attache of the
United States legation there He will be
subject to the orders of the secretary of
state. Lieut.. b. H. Buckingham, the pres.
emit naval attache at London, will retain his
position there
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Young murder.r Confs....

GALENA, Ills, May 9.-Jonathan Skene,
who is in Jail here for numbering Professor
Matchett and shooting Wesby Prisk, made
full confession of both crimes yesterday,
Since his arrest Skene had strongly protest
ed his innocence, and was only induced to &C
knowledge his crime after most earnest eff.
forts of his father
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
JEFF Davis to Attend a Centennial.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., May "a special to
The Chronicle from Fayetteville says that
jefferson Davis, has accepted an invitation
to attend the centennial celebration Of the
adoption Of the federal constitution by North
Carolina, which took place at Fayetteville
Nov. 81, 1889 Mr. Davis accepts on condi-
ton that he will not be tasked as orator of
the day
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Two Other Towns Devastated.

CHICAGO, May 9.-The towns of Spaulding
and Sullivan, Mich were over half destroyed
by the forest fires Tuesday, and, while no
lives were lost, over 800 people were rem
dered homeless and many destitute. The
timely rain Tuesday night throughout the
greater part of Wisconsin quenched the fires
in that region, and did great service 10 the
growing crops
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Fatal ThoughtIessness.

As the cover was taken off the box a fer
rife ex plosion occurred caused, it is said bv
Senior Pima lighting cigarette The after
part OF the vessel was badly damaged, and
she was set on fire, but the flames ere ex-
tinguis he'd. Seniors Pima and Barrinhas and
Capt. John N. Holmes, Third Mate, Domingos
Barbasa, and Steward Jose Fernandez, of
the Ses Fox, were killed and John Peters.
boat s5eerer; Jose Laurence, cook; Dewart
CAIRO, Charles Legeau and Severino Con
"a IyaS mi 11ra6
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
The Man Who Robbed the Brass Monkey.

BosroN, May a-Frewolf, the treasurer
of Mr. Charles H. Hoyts Brass Monkey"
company, who decamped with 5000 of the
money which he had in his possession at the
time the piece was presented here about a
month ago, has been heard from in Wash
ington territory and it is said he can be ar
rested at any time the police wish it
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
North Judson. Ind. Scorched.

WINAMAC, Ind, May 9.-North Judson,
a small place fifteen miles north of this place
on the Panhandle railroad, was visited by a
vast fire yesterday, burning eight or nine
business places, freight warehouse, and a
dwelling house. The loss is estimated at
$50 900 TO $50 QUO: nartly insured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09

WASHINGTON City, May Elm the appor-
tionment of the s4OO, 900 appropriated by the
last congress for distribution among the ma
tional guards of the several states Illinois
gets so, ss3; Indiana, s14, 239; Iowa. s12,-
$40; Michigan, s12,340; Minnesota, 6,644,
and Wisconsin, SIC, AL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Emma Abbott's Palace of Rest.

PHILADELPHIA. May emma Abbott
has contracted with firm of this city for a
monument to her husband, Eugene Wether-
ell, that will cost SS5, 900. 1t will be erected
at Gloucester, Mass, and will be composed
of various species of marble. Beneath it
will be a vault to contain two bodies.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THEY.M.c.A
Thousand Delegates Present from Many
Parts of the World.


PHILADELPHIA, May 9-The twenty
eighth annual convention of the Y. NJ. c. A.
begun its session here yesterday with 200
delegates present The convention was
called to order by S. w. Blake, of Toronto
There are delegates present from England
Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Ireland
and Japan. The organization being COM
pleted the nominating committee presented
the following names for officers, and they
were all elected: President, Humphrey b.
Chamberlain, Denver, Col; vice pres
idents, John f. Irvine, St John,
N. B.; Dr. Frederick W. Kelly, Montreal;
Alfred S. Woodwork, Boston; Charles B.
Alexander, San Francisco; Professor Charles
w. Dabney, Jr., Knoxville; William f. Hig-
man, Sioux City; Charles ID. Meigs, Jr, In
dianapolis; Witten Mcdonald, Kansas City
Francis W. Kennedy, Philadelphia Secre-
tary, George B. Townsen, Chicago: assistant
secretaries, II. o. Williams, Richmond Har-
ry kinports, Minneapolis.
At the afternoon session Mr. Kennedy
made his address of welcome responded to
by the president of the conference. The bal
ance of the session was spent in hearing re-
ports, and in having a social time generally
In the evening there was a reception in
the hall of the Academy Of Fine Arts, at
which Mayor Filter assisted in receiving the
visiting delegates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
MOST OEVlLlSh CRUELTY.

Fiendish Treatment of a Young Girl by
Her Parents
YOUNGSTOWN, O., May George Lynn,
a farmer, and his wife were arrested yester-
day charged with inhuman treatment of their
11-year-old daughter Lizzie. The child's
sides had been fiayed until the cuticle had
disappeared, and her hands had been held by
the brutal parents in boiling water until she
is crippled for life. The mother had filled an
egg-shell with cayenne pepper and mustard
and forced it down the child's throat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09

PEORIA, Ills, May 9.-Sparks from an en-
CINE started fire in the coal sheds of the Hi
nois Central railway at Ell Paso last even
ing. Before it was subdued $4,000 worth
of property was destroyed, the loss includ-
ing the Illinois Central railway and Toledo,
Peoria and Warsaw freight houses and con-
tents, the Summit house, grocery store, the
residences of W p Fleming and c. F. Hill
dreth and barn of Mr.. Patton The insur-
ance foots up IS SEQ
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09

PITTsBURG, Pa, May "a special from
Custer City, Pa, says a fierce forest fire was
raging above the Moody tract, five miles
south of there, all yesterday. Every avail
able man was engaged in fighting the flames,
butup to the time the dispatch was written
the fire was unchecked The Moody tract is
one of the most valuable oil properties in Nc
Kean co1ty, and large number of rigs and
small tanks of oil are undoubtedly destroyed
Telegraphic communication with the scene
of the fire has been broken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Other Difficulties to Meet.
Unreasonable Demands.
THE SENATE INVESTIGATORS.
They Get the Views OF President Adams
and Other People.

They Get the Views OF President Adams
and Other People.
NEW YORK, May 9-Before the senate
committee on interstate commerce yester-
day President Adams, of the Union Pacific,
testified that in his opinion the interstate
commerce law is in some respects good, in
others doubtful, but at all events it has not
had fair trial, because some roads have not
obeyed it. Roads which have strictly obeyed
it have lost money by it Whether this
would be the effect of universal observance
is problematical Canadian roads operating
in the United States should be subject to the
same laws wholly American roads He
was no friend of pools, but was in favor of
a steady and known rate of freight tariff He
objected to government interference in the
matter of railways
Wiman Rides His Hobby.
Erastus Wiman testified that il would be
detrimental TO the interests of the United
States to exclude Canadian roads. The Can
adam Pacific had done great deal TO build
up the west and northwest of this country.
and by developing the Canadian northwest
1t was opening "A large market for American
products. Mr.. Wiman favored some mutual
agreement between the two governments to
regulate international commerce. He thought
commercial union was the best solution of
the question. 1t would benefit both conn
tries.
other Testimony.
Mr.. Thomas Lyman Greenes opinion was
that the shippers of the country want fixed
rate, with the privilege of knowing when any
change is TO be male. The inter state COM
mission should have the power to fix the
rates, and represent the public in the
transaction. He is a railway expert.
President Hill, of the Manitoba road, tes-
titled that Americans have about a one-third
in the Canadian Pacific railroad He Thought
that if the Canadian roads were forced to
operate under law similar to our interstate
con,merce law they would have to go out of
hnsineSs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Two Men Crushed tn Death

CHAMPION, Mich, May 9-Matt Rast and
August Yoney, employees of the Champion
Iron company, were letting down cars at the
pocket yesterday morning. A train of ore
cars behind escaped from the brakeman, and
Rast and Yoney were crushed and killed be-
tween two sections of the train
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
The Bald-Knobbers Must Hang

JEFFERSON CITY, No, May Ex-Governor
Francis has decided not to interfere in the
case of the three condemned Bald Knobbers.
whose execution is set for Friday next at
Ozark Mo
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
THE SENIOR TEMPTED FATE.

Deadly Explosion Caused by Lighting q
Cigarette.
New BEDFORD, May "a letter from the
United States consul at St Paul de Loanda
on the west coast of Africa, March 20. gives
particulars of an explosion on board the
whaling bark Sea Fox, of this port, at Equien-
ina, about March IA The ship had put in
for wood and water, and an agreement was
made with Antonio de Bastos Pima to partly
pay for supplies in powder. He came on
board with friend, Domingo Machato Bar
rinhas and the powder was hoisted up from
below IN the Sea Fox
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Hewitt DID Not A,,.na

LONDON. May 9.-Ex-Mayor Hewitt, of
New York, did not attend Earl Derob's BAN
quet at the Liberal Union club Tuesday
night. although special invitation was sent
to him and accepted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
BURNED BY A PRAIRIE FIRE.
A Minnesota Town Loses Heavily by
CONFEDERATION.

ConfiagratiOn.
ELLA, Mimi, May "a raging prairie
fire rushed down upon this town yesterday,
burning the principal business houses and
6sany residences, and also the huge Eliza -four
ing mill Many poor families were burned
out of house and home Desperate efforts
were made to stop the fire, but the wind blew
hard, and the men, being unable to stand
before the fierce heat, had to run away with
their wives and children, and let their homes
go. Most of the losers are employees of the
mill Elba is country village of 30 inhab-
itants.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Minister Palmer saiIs for s.,

NEW YORK, May 9.-The saloon list of the
North German Lloyd steamer Lain, which
sailed for Bremen yesterday. included the
name of ex-senator Thomas W. Palmer. of
Michigan, the new United States minister 10
Spain
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-05-09
Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, May 9.-The bill repeal
ing the mortgage act, passed two years ago,
was passed by the senate yesterday. It didn't
work, because when untaxed mortgages be-
gan to be brought to light the money lenders
raised the rate of interest and made the
mortgagor pay the tax. The house passed
as, 600 appropriation for new cottages at
the Traverse City asylum, and a bill to i'm
prison persons who, moving that they are
affected with contagious or infectious dis
eases, go abroad among other peoples