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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
YESTERDAYS CATASTROPHE.
The Inquest over Henry HaGger--.
Lorenxs Condition.

Coroner Halves went to Moline las,
evening and held an inquest over the re-
mains of Henry Hagger, OF this city, the
unfortunate man killed in the falling
building in that city, as detailed by the
ARGUS of last evening A Jury was sum,
moned composed of Messrs. E. l.. East
man, George E Merymsn, Amos Alti-
mus. E. A. Mapes, George Long and
John Hepburn. A number of witnesses
were examined. the most important be-
ing DR.. J. T. Cook. who testified to see
ing the remains taken out of the ruins.
and upon examination found broken
neck, crushed ribs, and broken thigh.
Henry Lorenz, in charge of the work.
said he had torn down many buildings,
aud never used ropes but once. Mrs.
Amelia Livingston, who lives in sn adj
joining house, testified TO seeing the men
ST work upon the building and hearing
the foreman tell the men to pass 8 rope
around the joists and pull down the por-
ton they were working upon. She saw
them adjust the rope, saw it break when
they pulled upon 1t, and man fall. She
said she then heard the foreman tell the
men that there was no use using the
rope; to go ahead with axes, and the men
did so; she thought three men were using
axes at the time the timbers fell.
This testimony was corrobOrsted by
Lizzie Turck and Geo. Empke. c. Bligh.
Geo. F. Bsusch, Claid Baker and Carl
Fuhrmsnn gave evidence bearing on the
subject.
The verdict was finally that the de-
ceased came 10 his death by being acct
deutally crushed by falling timbers while
at work on what is known as the Webber
brewery building, on Second avenue,
Moline, H., July IL, 1889, while in the
employ of John WeYerhauser, of Rock
Island. H."
Hsgger was man of thirty-five years
instead of forty five, and was born in
Altstarthem, Canton St. Gall. Switzer-
land, having resided in Rock Island sew
eral years. He hsd Just moved with his
family into new house In South Park
John Lorenz, the only man seriously
injured, is reported by DR.. Barth as do
ing nicely today, and out of danger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
A Denial from Mitchell.

81. LOUIS, July l2-Kilrain and Mitchell
and their party passed through here yester-
day morning. In an interview Mitchell en-
phatics.ily denied the story that be deserted
kiirain on the train after the fight Monday
1t seems that the party got aboard train
the Associated Press had chartered to get the
first news of the fight to New Orleans The
Associated Press people didn't want the new
passengers. and tried TO uncouple the tender
and engine, having ali boarded the ten
der; but there was no nlter-
Dative-the singers wouldn't he
deneid. Said Mitchell: @Why, was look
ing out that we weren't rabbed by the bob
bles' in Mississippi, and stood on the front
platform to prevent the uncoupling OF the
train Bob Masterson. OF Denver, who is
charged with twenty-five lives, stood by me.
and promised to shoot the first man who
touched coupling pin, and by the courtesy
OF the Associated Press we finally got into
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Blair Defends M. PET Measura

BETHLEHEM, n. H, July 12-In the
American Institute of Instruction yesterday
Senator Blair defended his educational bill,
and said no other measure had ever been so
nisrepresented. Three questions were to be
considered: Is the bill necessarily Has the
nation money! Is it cousti tutionalf The
senator said that whatever the language of
the constitution might be the document must
necessarily ordain popular education, else it
would not establish g rspubhcap form Of
government He showed eSat tue money re-
quired was at hand, and argued to show the
necessity Of the measure
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE winning horses
and time in the races at Washington park
yesterday are given below; Tout, u mile,
l:l6; The Dude, q mile, 1:15A; Miss Jack
son, mile, l:42; Ell Rio Ray, >. mile, l:l4A1
Kate Malone. Is miles, 1:hsjf; Unlucky,
! lilo miles, 1:4s15; Landlady, l lie miles,
1:y7 Al
NEW YORK, July 12.-Following are the
results at the Monmouth park races yester-
day: Jay F. Dee, y mile, l;3l1S; st James
u mile, l:so; Senorita, II miles, 2l61f; Fl
rsnzi, ~ miles 3:l0-ouly two starters, the
other being Raceland; Vivid, q mile, LINK;
May Fellow I mile las
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

NEw YORK. July IL The efforts OF Law.
yer bourke Cochran to establish the fact In
oenaif OF William ksmmler that the new
method OF execution il cruel a,,, ,nh.,,,
and therefore Unconstitutional, was coutinu, q
yesterday morning. Franklin Pope, an cleo
trlcal engineer. said In substance that there
was no means by which the effect of cleo
tricity on the human boiy could be &C
curately measured For reasons IS vet I'M
explained the human body gave different re-
sistance at different times. Death caused by
electric shock was generally painful and be
could not say that any electric current ,Sou d
absolutely and with certainty causl death in
every instance
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Fees to Pension Claim Agents.

WASHINGTON CITY, July l2-Assistant
Secretary Bussey has rendered an important
decision fixing the rate of fees allowed at
torneys in pension cases He overrules the
commissioner OF pensions and the practice
that was recognized by the former admins
tration. The decision holds that where
contract is entered into by pensioner with
an attorney, and the fee specified is not
in excess IF that allowed by law, and that in
the event Of the pensioners death before he
receives the certificate OF pension the sttor-
ney can recover the amount specified in his
contract regardless OF the amount of pen
sion orontad
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
omcer- of the PatriarchiaI Knights.

CHICAGO, July l2-At tl.eir meeting her,
yesterday the Patriarchial knights electe<
the following officers Supreme oracle c
III LoSeweii, EnglewoNi; supreme counsel
> A FiaEler. Ottumwa, Ia: supreme
venerable oracle, DIR. \. Donald. St Paul,
AinH.; supreme vica oracle, Z Junius 2 |.
wards, Minneapolis MINI; supreme treas
urer, r A Gibbs Ottawa, III: supreme
secretary, r. IT Glenn, Chicago; supreme
marshal dohn u Steincse, Grand Rapids,
Mich supreme >tsndard-bearer, + j Hall,
Ottumws. Ia
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Two Millions in Cash
The Amount Given to the Re.
lief of YOUNGSTOWN.
A REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION.

Where the Money Has Gone and What 1t
Ii Proposed to Do with the Balance
A Call for Funds Held Back-The Re-
lief Commission Hard at Work. but Not
Burhened with Cash-Johnstown Citi-
rens Going to "Indignate."
PIrTsBURG. Pa, July IA statement of
the work done by the committee of the flood
commission has been given to the public
This says that in round figures the expend-
itures to date for relief in the Conemsugh
valley, including the amount of 500. 600 ap-
propriated at Xuesiay's meeting OF the CO.,
mission at Cresson Springs, aggregates g.. sonr
co. This expenditure the statement saws. in,
cludes the work of the Pittsburg, Johnstowu
and Philadelphia relief committees and the
food commission; also disbursements of the
state in abatement of nuisances and pay
ment of military detailed 10 staff ami police
duty.
The Commission Wants the Money.
The statement says that all funds placed in
the control Of the governor have been trans
ferred to the relief commission There is an
implied understanding that the Pittsburg
and Philadelphia committees will also trans
fer their funds, and it is desirable that ali
moneys now in the hands Of other commit
tees be placed under the jurisdiction of the
commission Relief has been given in all
neeiful directions with the greatest dispatch
consistent with the best wisdom that could
be brought % consider the case
Big Job to Tackle.
The problem confronting the commits ion
in the Conemaugh valley, the statement SAYS
SIS of the greatest magnitude. demanding
the utmost celebrity and the wisest and most
delicate discrimination The number of
persons TO be fed has varied from a max
imum of 81 $50 TO present commissary roll
of 700. The number of distinct claims TO
be passed upon, many of them involving the
interests Of families of dependent relatives.
aggregate nearly 400"
Distribution of the Fund
The statement then recites the decision Of
the commission made on June - TO Apply
the funds contributed for the relief of the
sufferers to relief work exclusively and on
such plan as will give the money To the
most needy sufferers To carry out this
plan, Judge Cummin, one Of the members of
the commission, Is now at Johnstown, and is
energetically at work Supplies Of food and
clothing wiz be given as long as required.
although it is hoped that this form of relief
can soon be discontinued Additional houses
will be erected and furnished as fast as the
ground on which to stand them is selected
The 10000 in cash APPROPRIATED at the
Cresson meeting, it is thought, viii average
considerably above 500 to each claimant
The sums required for the Johnstown dis
trict will cover all the moneys coming into
the state from outside sources. with large
amounts IN addition. The appropriations
for other localities are from general contri-
buttons made within the state Of Pennsyi-
vania The commission promises to publish
a complete statement o. its work.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
The Weather We May Expect.

WAsHINGToS CITY. July ls-Followins ara
the weather indications for thirty-six hours
from O'Clock p. m yesterday: For wiscon-
san and Upper Mfchigan-Showers, proceeded
by fair weather in eastern Wisconsin and I'M
Per Michigan; slightly cooler. easteriy winds.
FOR Ohio. Indiana and Lower Michisan-Fafr.
warmer weather. variable winds. becominr
easteriy. For Illinois and Iowa-Fair weather.
followed by showers in Iowa, with slizht
changes in temperature, warmer In Iliinois.
southerly winds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
A WATCH CHAIN UP HIS NOSE
Remarka BILE Predicament of a Virginia
Small Bow.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, July DIR Car.
michael, Of this city, was called Wednesday
to attend the son of Mrs Eustice Moncire.
who was apparently suffering from trouble
some cough. Upon examining the child's
throat the doctor found part of watch chain
protruding from the nasal canal into ths
throat Yesterday the chain. about six
inches long, with an acorn charm attached
to one enc Of it, was taken from the chilTs
nostrL The operation, very delicate one.
was succes sfully performed, and without in
juring the child's nose
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
The MARKETS.

CHICAGO. July IL
On the hoard of trade to-day quotations
were a. follows: wheat-No. : JUL. opcnei
s5ls. ciosei '>lec; August, opened 7qlsc.
closed ''c, September. opened JAG
closed .slsc- Corn-No. : August. opened
S1's. closed ;il4e: September, opened alsc
closed sis May, opened s.7Sc, clossi s.ss-lsc.
oais-No- August, opened ssc. closed
si%so; September. opened use. closed
2i94-Ssc Pors-August opeaed Surk
closed Sll.Se September. opened and closed
SnSsls Lard-August, opened ssal. closed
se21e
Lave Stock-The Union stock Yards quote
the following prices; Hogs-Mar ket opened
fairly active, but easy, with prices SC lower.
hght grades s4aoD4.Sl. rough packing. S4ald
i-' mixed lots. S43It4i heavy packing and
shipping lots. S4eifLi0
Produce: Butter-Fancy Elcin cresms-v
i5.sG lo1sc Per n; diaries in line, lodIax roll
butter. &c Eggs-Str.ctly fresh. LAC per doz
fouitry-Liye chickens, .is1.ec per y: ROSTERS.
&c: turkeys, s'csc: ducks SSac. Potatoes
Choice fairbanks. Js54lc per bu: Beauty of
Hebron, st1-soc; mixed lots, 59Ac Apples
Choice greetings. S}5lsSi.oo per Dbl: poor lots.
'SJsiN Strawberries per aa-qt
case
New York
NEW YORK. July IL.
Wheat-No. 2 red cash. seasc; do July, s7sSc;
do August, SIC. Corn-No zmi1ed cash. xS3SN
do August. 4Slsc; do September. $50 ost.
Easier; No. 2 mixed cash asssc; do July
zssc do August, 2sIsc. Rye-DuIl Barley
Nominal Pork-Dull: mess. sisoSaias
Lard-DulE August, $6.fe September, &ST
Live stock: Cattle-No trading: dull feel
Ing; dressed beef easier: native sides 5a6doszc;
choice do &C. sheep and lambs-Qutet and
steady for sheep. dull and lower for lamts:
sheep. s+diG 555P 100 lbs, lambs &G0G7A
mainly al 5-ssG70. Hogs-Steady: s4o1a4a 90
p 10 rs, pigs S5ntT5 10
ROCK leland.
Hay-Upland prairie, $500
HAy-Timeiny-new $7GsOo
HAy-Wild, S5.00G$6.o0.
Rye-50c.
Corn-2cG
Potatoes-Isc.
T urnips-lS.
Oosl-Sost lie had % on
Cord Wood-oak, &4-ab; Hickory, 3.
The editor of q Port Ogden, Fla, paper
asserts that q bamboo sprout near his
well grew five inches in one NIGHT
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

HELENA, NJ. 7, July u "A resolution
was introduced in the territorial convention
yesterday absolutely prohibiting the en-
pioymert of Chinese except as punishment
for crime, and u discourage by all means
possible their residence in the state Other
resolutions provided for compulsory educa
tion, Prohibiting the employment of child
rem under Il. IN mines or manufactures ami
urging { he establishment of system OF irri-
cation
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

SPRINGFIELD, His, July 19-Au error
has been disco vered in the printed laws Of
the late session Of the legislature and the
secretary OF state Is now ssnIiu. out circu-
lars to county clerks calling attention to it
Ii occurs on page 2sS of the session laws In
the third lIne from the top where the word
~aot IS omitted between the words has
aud paid
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
North Dakota Make. a Colonel

BISMARCK, D. T., July l2.-The standing
commit Ices Of the constitutional convention
were announced by the president yesterday
morning. The reported inaccuracv OF the
boundary line between north ami south Da-
kota was discussed and made a special oI,ieS.
for to-day. After adopting a motion con
ferIing upon the chairman of the committee
on milits the title Of colonel the convention
aiiofIruai
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Axteil Fails to Lower His Record.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 12.-Atthe trotting
meeting here yesterday Axtell made an at
tempt to lower his record of 2:l5k. but was
unsuccessful The track was slow, but new
ertheless the mile was trotted in e:l51$, his
previous record The best time made on the
regular card was that of Lynn w, who did
a mile, pacing, in 2:I61s.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Our biggest New Cruiser,

PHILADELPHIA, July I2-The new gov
eminent cruiser, the Baltimore, began
private trial yesterday in charge of Cramp
Bros. the makers The plan is TO detect any
defects that may exist, and remedy them be-
fore the official trial by the navy depart
msnt The Baltimore is the largest Of Amer
lean naval vessels
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Look. Like a New.pap., ..r-,.. >,

OMAHA. Neb,, July l2.-G NJ Hitchcock.
eiitor and proprietor of The Omaha World.
has purchased the goodwill and plant Of The
Omaha Herald, and VIII consolidate the two
papers The consideration is not stated The
proprietor of The Omaha Republican has
been made an offer for his paper by Hitch
cock, and the negotiations are still in pro-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
The President sends Greeting.

PHILADELPHIA, July l2.-At the Christian
endeavor convention yesterday morning
great enthusiasm was caused by the reading
of telegram from President Harrison, say
ing: President Harrison sends greeting to
the convention Public business prevents
his attendance Postmaster General Wana-
maker was present ami addressed the meet
frr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

OLYMPIA, W. T., July u The committee
on apportionment and representation made
its report TO the convention yesterday favor
ing legislative membership OF los, namely,
seventy in the house of representatives
and thirty five in the senate. a long wrangie
ensued, and at adjournment the matter had
nor b-s.aln saffla.i
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Driven to the Woods


BALTIMORE, July II Col William P.
Zollinger, well-known merchandise broker.
a former commander of the Fifth regiment
OF Marylind. and leading ex-Confesierate.
shot himself dead yesterday afternoon He
had gone upstairs at his house 60 clean q
gun, 80 h. said, and all the family knows of
the tragedy Is that they heard the gun 90 off
and founi tue colonel dying They repudiate
any theory of suicide.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

WASHINGTON CITY, July l2-Secretary
Proctor telegrsphed TO his military score
tary. Col Barr, yesterday, denial of the
report that he is i'll at Proctor, Vt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

New orleans OF, their special train. Ii was
forced courtesy, I know, but we couldn't
help it We hal to get out of Mississippi,
and on ick too
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July IA special
from Columbus, Ind, says that Kirain and
party arrived there late yesterday afternoon,
having left the Ohio and Mississippi tram al
Seymour, and taking Jeffersonville. Madi-
son and indianapolis train for Columbus
They drove to hotel and ordered supper.
Before the meal was concluded Murphy
went out and secured a carriage, and re-
turned to the hotel, when the party left Sc
oretly and drove northwsrd, presumably to
Edinburg or Shelbyville. The sheriff of
Bartholomew county photographed to Gov
ernor Lowry, OF Mississippi asking If he
wanted Kilrain or his friends. The governor
replied that he would pay a reward of $500
for Kilrain, Moore and Mitchell. The sheriff
immediately organized posse and started in
pursuit of the fssing pugilist As Klrain
and friends had no knowledge of the sheriffs
intentions and but an hours start. it is likely
they will be overtaken
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
Talked Civn service With the Prs.ldsn,.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 12-The civil
service &C mmission returned to Washington
"Wednesday night from New York All the
commissioners called upon the president
yesterday morning and had a general ia TX
over the general scope and bearing of the
civil service law. The commissioners ex-
pressed themselves as well pleased with the
interview with the president
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

An East Saginaw family that is sup-
ported by public charity scraped together
money enough to pay the tax on q 90
dog.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

WASHINGTON CRY, July la-William Il.
Blodgett, of Wisconsin, the principal exam
liner in the patent ofioe, has resigned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
RIOTERS HAVE THEIR OWN WAY.
-Four Nc n Outrageously Beaten and Kicked
at Carnegie's MIL.


PITTsHURG, Pa, July IA party of
thlrty-one non-union uen left this city yes
terday morning for Homestead to work in
the Carr egie steel plant at that plaza When
the train arrived at Homestead it was sur
rounded by an ominous crowd Of strikers.
who frs htened the new men 50 badly that
only eight succeeded in getting inside the
mill The others ran away.
The Mob at Work Again
The excitement at the mills was greatly
increased in the afternoon when, at O'Clock.
a Baltimore employment agent and thre.
German workuen were discovered at the
entrance TO the Homestead mill. a commit
tee Of strikers intervie wed the men and gave
them fifteen minutes to get out Of the town.
This the Baltimore agent refused TO do. and
showed fight. The strikers knocked him
down, cked him and beat him terribly.
Two Of the strikers picked him up and car
ried him nearly a mile through the town
men, women and children pounding and
kicking him all the while. HIS nose was
broken and clothing torn from him His
prosecutors left him lying IN a semi-consrious
condition in a vacant lot. He finally recov-
cred sufficiently to stagger To the station.
where b. boarded train for this city. ar
irving more dead than alive
Driven to the Woods.
The tire Germans started to run at the
first alar n Of danger, but were followed by
a numbe- of strikers who kicked them and
knocked them down, tore their clothes and
beat them terribly. They finally escaped
from their pursueTS, took to the hills and
have not been seen since Sheriff McCsn l.
less hello a consultation with Szcret.ry
Martin, Of the Amalgamatei ASSOCIATION.
and leaders of the strikers and notified them
that the lawless acts must cease immediately.
The sher Il posted his proclamation of warn
ing at ths mill and throughout the town. but
placed no deputies on guard The borough
council last night swore in large number OF
spacial Policeman
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

Ae''an hineheh hoid Inception
LONDON, July 1.-THE American riaemen
held reception yesterday at Wimbledon.
which all the officers In the camp attended
Among those preeent were Lord and Lady
Vantage Earl and CsSntess Brownlow. Wis
countess Bury and Sir Henry Halford Capt
Frost received the guests
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12
GIVEN THE SLIP BY XII RAIN.


A Well Laid Plan TO Capture Jake Misses
ConneetioB-The Hunt Continued.
CINCINNATI July l2-Governor Lowry,
while keeping one eye on the Sullivan COM
bination down about Nashville. kept the
other eye bearing on the trail Of kilrain and
Mitchell, and as their route lay through this
city, early yesterday Governor Foraker re-
ceived a telegram at Columbus from Jack
son, Miss, signed by Robert Lowry, gov
ernor of Mississippi, to the following effect:
please direct the chief of police at Cincin-
natl 20 arrest Jake kilrain, Charlie Mitchell,
and Pony Moore, and hold them until requi-
sition can reach you Charge. crime of prize
fighting in this state
Governor Foraker replied to Governor
Lowry that his request would be complied
with and then sent word to this city in ac-
ortance with Lowry's telegram The 20
lice made all necessary arrangements to
gather the sluggers in on their arrival here
and waited
Knrsin Gets Warning
But ~the EST laid plans of mice and men
gang aft agley," and so 1t in this case.
One of kilrain's personal friends learned of
the governors message to the chief of police
before o'clock yesterday afternoon and
Immediately telegraphed to Kilrain. who
was on Ohio and Mississippi train No. , The
Kilrain party received the dispatch west of
Seymour, Ind, and hastily bundling
up they left the train when they
reached that point Arrangements had
been made by wire for the party to go south
til they ,ched the Chesapeake snd Ohio
rad, which was to hold the fast flying Vir-
gInina' for them, and IN this manner, if the
prog anime is carried out, they viii reach
Baltimore tonight. During the coDsulta-
ton before leaving the Ohio and Mississippi
train other plans we're suggested and may
be adopted If necessary A Cincinnati de-
tective boarded the train at the state line,
but kilrain had fed The crowd on the
train at Cincinnati laughed at the chief of
police, who was awaiting at the station, and
be retired badly disappointed Kilrain was
IN good spirits on the train.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-12

The editor of Port Ogden, Fla. paper
asserts that bamboo sprout near his
well grew five inches in one night