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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

THE democrats of Moline held their
caucuses Wednesday and appointed
nineteen delegates to the county conven-
ton which meets tomorrow. They were
instructed for Mr.. Eugene Lewis for
states attorney. No preferences haye
been expressed elsewhere in the county,
but the indications all point to Mr..
Lewis unanimous nomination. There is
growing feeling that he can be elected,
republicans as well as democrats an
nouncing their intention of giving him
hearty support.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
The Ieague and the brotherhood,

CHICAGO, July "a. G. Spaulding, as
chairman of the League committee appointed
to confer with a similar committee repre-
senting the Brotherhood of Base Ball Play.
ers, has made public his reply to John NJ.
Ward, who desired a joint meeting of the
Brotherhood committee and MIR. Spaulding's
committee. Mr.. Spaulding says no good
purpose would be served by holding the meet
ing prior to the regular annual meeting of
the League managers, at which time if any
wrong has been done member of the Broth
erhood it can he righted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Killed nv Giant lirecracLers

NEW YORK, July 5.-Morrls Stolz. 65
years of age was frightened TO death Wednes.
day night in BROOKLYN. He was sitting in the
doorway of his residence at 1880 O'Clock
when some unknown boys who had begun to
celebrate the national holiday, placed bunch
OF giant hrecrackers under his chair The
explosion terrified him so that he jumped up
with scream and fell back dead
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Narrow Escape from Horror.

DUBUQUE, la, July Am excursion
train on the Chicago, st Paul and Kansas
G ,s road while proceeding to Twin Springs
thirteen miles from this CITY ,.,,,,,,.., -
freight train al 10 O'Clock last night. A
brakeman named Corrigan was instantly
killed and ii Is reported that three other were
seriously injured. The excursion train had
just landed ], POO picnickers in this city and
was returning for the remainder of the
crowd when the wreck occurred A serious
feature of the affair is that about :, ZOO PEG
pie were compelled 10 remain over night OIL
the picnic grounds without shelter or suffi-
cient raiment to protect them from the chilly
night air
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONvEN.
TON.

The Democratic voters OF Rock Island county
are requested to send delegates TO a convention
to be held at the Court house in the city of Rock
Island, in said county, Saturday July 9Th, 1899
at O'Clock P. NJ. for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for States Attorney and TO transact any
other business that may properly come before the
convention. The repres entation will be one del
egate at large for each voting precinct, and one
for each sixty votes and for every fraction of
sixty votes above forty votes based on the whole
number of votes cast in each town or city for
Cleveland and Thurman in 1883, as follows:
No. Del No Del
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
YOUNG LoCHINvAR SHOT.
He Tried 10 Eiope with a Texas Mans
Daughter

bHUgNttT.
WACO, Tex, July s. -rhere is one Lochin-
now returning on a stretcher with two
bullets in his back. His name is n. C.
Amos, and he ran off with Miss Ada
Beard, the l5-year-od daughter of j. A.
Beard. The father opposed Amos on
account of the youth of the girl. The
pair eloped and started for the Indian terri
tory, where age is no bar to marriage. The
father ana a friend named Crabtree fol-
lowed. They overhauled Amos, who showed
fight He was shot twice in the ARRAY, and
the pursuers took possession of the girl and
the body of her lover and brought them
here. Amos is believed to be fatally shot
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Patrick Ford's npiniops

NEW YORK, July 5.-The next issue OF
The Irist World will contain a five-column
editorial signed by the editor, Patrick Ford,
declaring that the summary removal" of
DR.. Cronin was the work of English spies in
America such as LeCaron. Editor Ford
avows that the desperate hand of The Lon
don Times is furtively revealed in the foul
conspiracy to fix the murder of Cronin
where 1t does not belong-upon Alexander
Sullivan
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Has a Patent on That Physic.

TUsCoLA, Ill, July 5-Dr. S. A Rich
mond, of this city, in his suit against the
Richmond Nervine company, was awarded
peremptory injunction against the defend
ant by the United States circuit court, re-
straining the company from making or sell
ing certain medicine of which the doctor
claimed the patent right The amount in
volved is about S60 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Five Young People Drowned.

PrTTsBURG, Pa, July "a sad accident
happened at the picnic Of the Arch Street
Methodist Episcopal church, of Allegheny
City, at Forest Grove, on the Pittsburg and
Western railroad. yesterday, by which five
young people were drowned Their names
are: Nellie Burton, aged is May ROYAL, 10:
Ida Cassday, p; Fannie Comb Is, ami
Bert Freeman, 20. The party went out on a
creek III an old barge which was capsized
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

PITTsB URG, Pa, July 5.-In acknowledge
ing the receipt by Maj George Armes of the
medal presented to him by 100 citizens of
sssavsr.s nose, friend OF pulled MI Governor
that the MAJOR .Ald be pleased to have the
resolution adopted by the 100 c1tlssssaps neatly
written On parchment, and signed by each
of the subscribers and forwarded to Wash
ington, SO that the major can have it framed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Facts About the Plant.
McDow's Jurymen Try Another Case

CHARLESTON, 5. @, July 5.-The jury in
the case of John Weir, factory operative,
on trial for the murder of William Munzen.
maier, Wednesday fulfilled public expecta
ton by returning a verdict of mot guilty
1t was admitted by all who heard the testi-
mony that the state at the best had only
made ou5 case of manslaughter, but as six
OF the NJ Dow jurymen were on the jury
public al xiety was directed to these men,
who were now to sit in Judgment on a man
who at least had good plea of self defence
The jurymen were equal TO the occasion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
=. s. Cox at Huron. Dakota.

HURON, OAK, July 5.-The orator of the
day hers yesterday was Hon. S. S. Cox. He
delivered an eloquent and characteristic ora
ton TO a great crowd of people, dealing
largely with the progress of the great west
and the coming assumption of the dignity of
statehood by four of the territories.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Didn't Have No Book Larnin'.

LANSING, Mich, July 5.-The state board
of agriculture has asked for the resignation
of Professor johnson, who occupies the
chair of agriculture at the Agricultural col
lege Professor johnson is one of the most
practical men in the college, but other MEM
bers of the faculty have opposed him because
of his lack of book learning
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
They VIII Have Their Reer.

MASON CRY, Ia, July 5.-During the
past three days innumerabe kegs of beer
have been shipped into the state, principally
from southern Minnesota towns One of the
great drawbacks of the prohibition law i,
Iowa is the importation of beverages from
other states direct to consumers
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
BROKER cARR'S cUsSeCNEss.
Ii Causes Number of Trusting Souls
NOurn for Their Iost

IL Causes "a Number OF Trusting Souls to
Mourn for Their Lost.
NEW YORK, July 5-The offices of Alfred
Carr q CO., bankers and brokers, SO Pine
street, were in charge Wednesday of a
deputy sheriff. All day long Mr. Carr's
er stwhile customers, who are sadly looking
for some $4,000 of vanished cash, passed
frequently in and out 1t is the old. old
story, in which the affable broker, 80 full of
good nature and the knowledge of the way
prices were going, has departed with the
funds intrusted to his care
The Customers Saw Him OF.
Carr did not take the midnight train for
Montreal, as many of his predecessors and
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Safer to Monkey with DYNAMITE.

SILvERToN, Colo, July "a Mormon
named Joe Ainsworth, burly Cornishman,
made raid upon the American flags used
in decorating yesterday. After tearing
down quite number Ainsworth was locked
up When questioned as to his reason for
'S"s 800 ass- he declared thar thu
flags were opposed to his princ,plc. I..,.,.',
indignation is at fever heat and there is
strong talk of lynching the fellow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
A Noted Failure

PROVIDENCE, II. L., July 5-The
Goodyear Rubber company made an ass
signment today. An attachment was
placed on the stock by the Sears Com
mercial company Saturday. which was
followed today until $716. 900 in attach
ments swamped the firm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
TAMMANY'S CENTENNIAL
Celebrated with a Number of Distinguished
Democrats Present.

Fft1enI
NEW YORK, July 5.-Tammany Hall
yesterday celebrated the centennial of its ex-
istence. The order was formed May 6, 17S9
Among those present were Senator Eustis,
of Louisiana; Bourke Cockran Governor
Biggs, of Delaware; Governor Wilson, of
West Virginia and Mayor Grant Hon.
Bourke Cochran in the course of his remarks
said that Tammany society was founded for
the purpose Of protecting democratic insti-
buttons. The characterization of the govern
ment is the labor of Tammany Hall; the
contest for liberty is with her still.
Senator Eustis' Remarks.
Senator Eustis reviewed the history of the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Teachers Charter a steamsbip.

New YORK, July 5.-A party of 125
teachers of the North Carolina Teachers as
sociation have chartered the steamer State of
Nevada for trip to Europe. The steamer
sails tomorrow. The party will visit Glas-
gov, Belfast, Edinburg and Paris, and re-
turn on Aug 20
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
-" BIaine's Alleged Superstition.

WASHINGTON CITY, July 5.-Secretary
Blaine's friends say he is superstitous about
only one thing in the world, and that is the
assassination of Garfield. Mr. Blaine was
invited to accompany President Harrison on
the trip to Woodstock, and had accepted the
invitation, when he discovered that the date
of the journey was the anniversary of Gar
fields murder. The secretary withdrew his
acceptance and started for Bar Harbor day
ahead of the presidents departure for Con
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Do 1t All the Time.

IosDoN, July 5.-The Massachusetts Rife
team won another victory yesterday, defeat
ing the Sussex Volunteer team at Brighton,
by a total score OF aSS to go
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

FORT WORTH Tex, July 5.-The Trinity
river is higher than since 1886, and is betwee
three and four miles wide in places. The
damage n this city is slight, but the loss to
the railroads and suburban property will be
81, 100000. A Mrs Bentley and her son Pat
rick wers drowned. Much damage has been
done to the crops
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

LAwRENCEBuRG, Ind July 5.-Wednesday
while Thomas Acres, a blind soldier, was
counting roll of bills George Hess seized a
$50 bill and fled. Acres fired a double bar
relied shotgun twice The second shot brought
Hess down, but he recovered and escaped
with the money.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

BALTIMORE, July 1.-Two unknown men
We're instantly killed last evening at Cam
den junction by the Chicago expreSs.sn the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad Theub bodies
were brought to this CITY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
The Weather We NAV Expect.

WAeHINGToN CITY, July 5.-The Indications
for thirty-six hours from s p M yesterday
as follows: For Wisconsin-Fair, warmsr
weather; southeasterly winds. For Iowa
Fair, much warmer weather; seutherly winds
For Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan-Taar
warmer weather; variable winds, becoming
eoutherly-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Base BAH Is a Robust Game

=SATIAHTA, Ills, July 5-A row occurred
here yesterday between the Lincoln and At
lanta Base Ball clubs, which later in the
evening became serious Other parties took
sides and general fight on the street took
place. Clubs were used and revolvers drawn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Been Married Fifty Years.

MONROE Wis, July 5.-WiIliam Beard
and Anna Woodle Beard celebrated their
golden wedding four miles east of here yes
terday. They have lived within a half-mile
Of where they were married for the last fifty
years
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Fell With a Crash.
Fatal Disaster at an Oklahoma
City Race.
THE GRAND STAND OOLLAPsEs

Over One Hundred People Wounded, Sew
erai, 1t Is Relieved, Fatally and "A Child
Killed instantIy-CIose Call for a Terri.
bic End TO a Railway Excursion-ODe
Man Killed. Boating Party Drowned
Poisonous Ice Cream.
OKLAHOMA CITY, July The grand
stand at the race track collapsed at 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, injur ing more than 100
persons, an unknown number fatally One
thousand people crowded into the stand
when the horses came to the post, and then
suddenly, without any warning, the str &c
ture went down, burying more than 500
the ruins
Dragging Out the Victims.
For econd the outside spectators were
paralyZed by the accident. Then as the cries
and groans of the wounded filed the air they
rushed forward and began the work of res
cue. The victims were dragged out and car
risd TO places of safety, or put in ambulance.
aud sent into town Col Wade. the com
handing officer here, sent the military and
physicians 10 the scene promptly and gave
material aid.
The escape of the crowd from death was
miraculous and, Incredible as IL appears,
only one person was killed outright, a child
of DIR J A. Ryan
More Complete Details.
LATER, About ten people were danger.
ously hurt Many of the spectators said the
stand pitched forward and they We're thrown
on their faces and covered with the debris.
Mrs DR.. j. H Martindale is so badly hurt
that her life is despaired of Mrs Mollie
Campbell, of Paurs Valley; J. T. Herbert,
Glover, James Mackin, Mrs Edens are 9TH
ers who are believed to be fatally hurt.
Great Indignation is expressed against
Aubrey, the contractor who superintendent
the construction of the stand He is largely
responsible for the accident as he was
warned by workmen that the stand was not
properly bracei. To these warnings he
turned deaf ear and ordered the workmen
TO attend to their own business. The people
of Oklahoma City are doing everything to
relieve the sufferings of the victims
The Most Seriously Hurt.
Subioned Is a revised lis. OF the most ser
iously hurt: Mrs. j. A. Ryan and two chill
dren; Newton A. Ammons, Austin. Tex
Burt Nipple, Augusta, Kan; J. Z. Luce j.
w. Mingus, Harrison, l. T.. Mrs Cienden-
nlng, OF this city; A. g. Crawford, Wichita,
Kan; Alderman Mills, South Oklahoma
Eftie Vance Fannie Vance. William NJ
KIRBY, James Peters. Mrs E. StrinCer. A.
B Simmons, Annie Cosgrova, W . Mullins
T. j. Brennan, Ora ConnorS, Hal Morton.
Edward Grimes, Mary Withheld. Peter Nc
Avoy and wife
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Death of an Indiana Republ;can

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 5-Col. William
NJ Hoggatt, of Bonneville, Ind, was stricken
with paralysis at Newburg, near this city
last evening and died last night He was
one of the leading Republicans of the First
district, and was partner of Congressman
Posay
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Kilrain Misses III. Train

CINCINNATI, July 5-Jake Kilrain ar
rived in the city yesterday, but missed his
train south and did not get away before this
morning. He was cheered when he was dis
covered leaviug the train by a large crowd Of
sightseers which had gathered
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Poisoned nv EATING loo Cr.,r,

ADAtR, Ia, July 5.-Seventy five people
were seriously poisoned yesterday by eating
Ice cream which was made in vessels that had
not been properly cleaned. Several will die
and all are suffering badly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
TIL. Man Who Stabbed pe,.rso,

CHICAGO, July 5.-Henry Ploise Lyon, II
years Ole, has confessed to the stabbing of
Per Peterson yesterday morning. He also
confessed to stabbing Mrs. Hynes He is
one of the Market street gang" and says
that Peterson made a run at him when he
stuck the knife in him. Lyon was locked up.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
RIM Down While Fighting.

OMAHA, Neb., July 1.-Two unknown men
were instantly KILLED and Charles McElroy
was fatally injured yesterday morning by
Missouri Pacific engine on the outskirts OF
the city. The men were intoxicated were en-
gagged in a fight at the time and failed to see
the approaching engine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
P,ruchu,ed 40 Terro Firm,.

MONMOUTH, HIS, july Fifteen thou
sand Teople witnessed \. V Baldwin mike a
successful parachute descent yesterday from
his balloon at n height OF nearly mile
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
The King win uav. Ills own Again.

APIA, June p Via London July 4.-The
German gunboat Wolf has been dispatched
TO the Marshall islands 10 bring back King
Malietoa, whom the Germans carried Off
from here prisoner two years ago
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

BISMARCK, Oak, July 5.-The delegates to
the North Dakota constitutional convention
wsre escorted to the capitol bull ling yester.
day by procession consisting of soldiers.
civilians, and Indians and were called to or
der by Secretary Richardson. few min
utes after IL a temporary organization was
effected by the election of B. F--Fancher, of
jamestown, as chairman, and j A. Rae, of
Bismarck, as secretary. After the appoint
ment OF committee on rules and credentials
the convention ad journed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
Weather Forecast.

U. s. SIGNAL OFYIcE
Davenport, Iowa, July5.
For the next "a hours for Illinois,
fair and warmer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

The chairman Of the city committees in the
cities of Rock Island and Moline VIII issue their
calls accordingly The Town and Ward caucuses
should be held at early y date rs possible.
Dated Rock Island. June 20, 1889.
GEO. W. NlNTON, Chairman.
II + CAsTEEt, Secy.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

The society man. like the turtle, is no
sooner "out Of the swim" than he Is Gin
the soup."
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05

The first speaker of the afternoon wa.
President Gates, of Rutgers college When
he was well advanced in his address a furi-
Gus and drenchIng shower caused the people
to make a precipitate run for cover The spe
cial guests remained on the covered speaking
platform. Mr.. Bowen announced that the
rest of the programme. consisting of the dox.
ology and the benediction would he carried
out at his residence
Future Movements of the President.
President Harrison left Putnam at s this
morning for New London on a special train,
where he will be met by Governor Ladd, OF
Rhode Island, and go to Newport in the Des-
patch The president will return in tn,
Despatch at II p m, arriving in Jersey City
in time TO take the $40 p. m train for
Washington Monday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
A GREAT BREWERY IN RUINS.
The Iii. Establishment of Falk. Jung
Borchert, Milwaukee,. Destroyed.

The Big establishments of Falk, Jung s
Borchert, milwaukee,, Destroyed.
MILw AUKEE Wis, July 5-The Falk,
Jung & Borchert Brewing company plant,
located on South Pierce street, between
Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth avenues,
was totally destroyed by fire yesterday after
noon. Not building of the great plant was
spared The fire originated in the malt
house ard spread with great rapidity, de
stroying the malt house, the brew house, tn
offices, the bottling department, and finally
spreading to the beer cellars, which at 0 p.
m. were still burning.
An Estimate of the Loss.
The total loss is estimated at from 500, 900
to $500, 600 and the insurance reaches only
half of this sum. The beer cellars contained
$1,000 barrels of the amber fluid and the
bottling department was stocked with G, 600
barrels more, ready for shipment to the
south As the brewery is located at the city
limits it was very difficult for the fire depart.
ment TO do effective work, and two hour:
after the fire had start ed the great plant was
a mass OF ruins. The cause of the fire is un-
known, out it is supposed to have oeon over
heating IF the malt house.
Facts About the Plant.
The capacity of the brewery was G000O0
barrels of beer per year, and 800 men were
employe in the establishment The company
was n consolidation of the former, Falk
Brewing company and the Joung x Borche-t
Brewing company. which were merged into
one with a capital Of Sl,000,OO0 Very ex-
pensive improveme nts in the shape of add
tional machinery to the old Falk Brewing
company had just been completed, amount
ing to 500, co. and a new refrigerator,
which alone cost $50, 600 had Just been put
into place All of this was destroyed by the
fire. Sixteen large tanks of ammonia used
in come ;tion with the refrigerator exploded
and helped to spread the fire TO the adjoining
buildings No one was seriously injured by
the fire. The brewery will be rebuilt i'm
mediately
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-07-05
MONTANA GETTING IN LINE.
A Little Too Much Fourth of July +
thusiasm for Business.

Little Too Much Fourth of July En-
thusiasm for Business.
HELENA, NJ. T., July 5-The constitu-
tional convention convened here at 10 O'Clock
yesterday, but the proceedings were nothing
more than temporary organization There
was big celebration of the Fourth, and Del
egate Maginniss was advertised to deliver an
GRAFTON, and naturally a large crowd fiocked
TO hear him. He spoke from the steps of the
court house in which the convention assem-
bied In the second story. There were lew
absentees from the convention Hon J. h.
n""'" dpsnocrat) and F. c. Eaton (Repub-
hcah) were nominatoa .----,-p-.,t Ia, H.
respective parties. The vote resulted So FOR
Toole and 30 for Eaton
The Band Begins TO Play.
The position Maginnis took while speaking
was under the window of the room. A dele
gate made motion to adjourn in order
that they might listen to the eloquent ora
tor This met with opposition, and an effort
was made to settle down to business. but
finally at the ending of Maginnis' peroration,
the Butte hand of thirty pieces started up on
a lively tune, and the din and uproar
drowned out the voices of the delegates who
desired TO be heard, and President Toole.
liable to distinguish what was being said,
adjourned the convention upon a motion
of a member with a sonorous voice, who
could be heard above the roar of the racket
until o'clock to-day. A loud unison of
ayes" decided it, 1t is believed that the
session can be concluded in three weeks