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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
RoosEvELT's REPLY TO HATToN.
He Gives the Categorical Lie Direct to
Several Statements.

He Gives the Categorical Lie Direct to
Several Statements.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 1.-Mr. Roose-
welt, in reply to the editorial in The POst,
said yesterday:
Any statement that used any but legiti-
mate and honorable means in the mayoralty
contest in New York, or that was a party to
any deal of any kind. or that any such deal
was made with my knOwle lge or connivance,
Is falsehood. Any statement that the civil
service law has been repeatedly violated with
the knowledge and consent of the commission
ers is n falsehoOd. Any statement that have
received any money from the government ex-
cept from my salary, and for my legitimate
travelling expenses while engaged on govern
mental business, Is fRlsehood.
To be exact, should use a still stronger and
shorter word than falsehood. I will engage
In no controversy with any writer who falsi-
fies the truth Hereafter shall make no re-
Spouse whatever to any statement or accusa-
ton in The Post. Taking into account the
relative quality of harm done by spoilshunters
and by prize-ighters and their associates,
am by no means certain that The editor of The
Washington Post should have had his feelings
so lacerated by my coupling his journal with
The Police GaZ tie
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

Charles digger and Henry S mart were
hanged at Louisville, KY, Wedn esday, for
murder. Smart died instantly, but Dilger's
rope broke and he had to be pulled up, a
new rope adjusted, and the drop made a sec
ond time.
One of the heaviest earthquake shocks it
has known in many years visited San Fran
cisco Wednesday morning, but did no dam
age.
There are still 800 persons dependent on
charity for food and clothing at Johnstown,
Pa
Sir John Thompson, minister of justice of
the Domon of Canada has signed the war
rant for the extradition of Martin Burke the
alleged murderer of Cronin.
The miners along the Monongahela river
have determined to resist the reduction to 81.
cents per bushel, and will stand for the 3
cents.
The great pacing stallion, Sir Thornton,
valued at $l5, 900, died in his stall at the Jol-
let race track Tuesday night.
1t is reported from London that the Peter
Schoenhofen Brewing company, of Chicago,
has been reorganizsd with a capital of s., 600,
900, and that one-half of the stock has been
placed in London.
Thirty persons were killed and eighty in
jured by the recent earthquake on tbs island
of Kiou Siou.
Emperor William of Germany has started
on visit TO England
Editor Murat Halstead has arrived in New
York from Europe in improved health, and
will return to his editorial tripod in The
Commercial Gazette office in a short time
The resignation of Postmaster Paul, of
Milwaukee, has been received at Washing
ton City. Ii will be remembered that he was
severely censured recently by the civil serv.
ice commission.
Ex-senator Rollins, of New Hampshire,
died Wednesday. He was in congress from
1861 to 1867, and was conspicuous from his
opposition to the Union Pacific land grants.
Herman Carman, who tried TO suicide
with pistol at Chicago. Tuesday, is still
living, although a bullet passed through his
mouth and through his brain to the skull
above The doctors viii trephne him
A non-union dock laborer was set upon
at Chicago Wednesday night by six men and
beaten and kicked to death The mis-
creants who committed the murder are in Jail.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Food for streator Miners.

STREAToR, Ill, Aug. 1.-The train load of
food for the destitute miners here arrived
yesterday accompanied by Congressman
Lswler and Others The train was met by
1900 people AMI public meeting held at
which addresses we're made by Lawler and
others. The cond ition of many of the poorer
families is serious, but there has yet been no
actual suffering. Some of the more thrifty
had money laid aside for rainy day. Others
have gardens where they have raised vege-
tables enough to keep the wolf at respect
full distance. but unless the situation is
changed or relief continues to come in hum
ger will soon be On the rampage.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Rad weather for Base Ball.

CHICAGO, Aug 1.-The weather yesterday
stopped the League ball games at Boston,
Washington City and Pittsburg, and the
Association games at Brooklyn and Balti-
more. The only League game played was at
Cleveland-Indi anapolis l, Cleveland 0. Two
Association games were played: At Phila-
delphia--Athletic T. St Louis 8; at Column
Cincinnati 5, Columbus g.
Western league: At ST. Paul-St Paul s,
st. Joseph &; at bIinneapolls-Mi nneapolis 10,
Sioux City S-seven innings, TO allow Sioux
City to catch train: at Observation-Disclosures
kee 16 Dsnver6; at Omaha-Omaha s. Des
MoinaS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Settled a halfway DifflcuItv.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-The Transcontinental
association reached an agreement yesterday
on Canadian Pacific differentials, and that
organization was given a new lease of life.
Under the new deal the present Canadian
Pacific diffe rentals on Pacific coast traffic
will be reduced from IS to 30 per cent. The
Southern Pacific originally demanded a re-
duction of a bout so per cent, but finally
compromised on the figures named The
thc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
The Weather W.. NAV E.pect.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug Following ara
the weather indications for thirty-six hours
from . O'Clock p. m. yesterday: For Wis
consin and Iowa-Light:iocal showers; cooler
weather; brisk to high southeasterly winds
becoming variable. For Illinois7Fair. cooler
weather in northern portions no decided
change In temperature in southern: south
easterly winds. For Michigan-Fair weather.
followed by showers Thursday night; ooolsr:
winds becoming southeasterly. For Indiana
Fair weather; no decided change in temper
allure; variable winds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Blaine Is Non-CommittaI.

BANGOR, Me-, Aug. l.-As Secretary
Blaine passed through this city last evening,
en- route to Bar Harbor, a reporter called his
attention to declaration of a Boston paper
to the effect that it would be impossible for
the national government to Sustain the pre-
tension of Secretary Buine that Behring
sea is distinctly American water The sec
rotary of state simply remarked that it
might be well for the paper III question to in
dictate the occasion, official or unofficial,
where he has said anything at all on that
point Mr.. Blaine made the further state
ment that everything done on the fur seal
question since March last was in literal
compliance with the directions contained in
the act of congress which was approved by
President Cleveland on the last day of his
term
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 1.-While no
official report OF the final trial of the gun
boat Yorktown has been received at the
navy department letters to officers there
from persons who were on board of the YES
sci during the trip of last Monday, pronounce
her complete success The result of the
gun tests are particularly gratifying. Only
a few panes of glass were broken. She is
the first of the new vessels to stand salts
factory test
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

JACKSONVILLE. Ills, Aug. TUESDAY
night thieves tried to break into the Chicago
and Alton freight house at MurrayvIlle
Their visit had been anticipated, and the
town policeman, with three assistants, as
lying in wait for them when they appeared
Chase was given, but the rascals succeeded
in getting away. The policeman and his
helpers are greatly ridiculed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Was This tor RetaIiatinno

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, Aug 1.-The
ferrybo Beckwith was lheled yesterday by
the Canadian customs officials for carrying
passengers up the Canadian shore The
ferry had taken a party of the American
and Canadian Methodist Sunday school
pupils for a picnic The fine imposed upon
the boat was $500. The ferry boats have
been accustomed to take their excursions up
the shore and have never been troubled be
fora
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
An Echo of the Waldron Case

HASTINGS, Mich, Aug 1.-The trial of
Mrs. Nellie Bidwell for adultery, which was
TO have occurred yesterday, has been with
drawn. She accompanied C. W. Waldron
when he absconded with the funds of the
Naidron bank last fall, but deserted
when Waldron crossed the Atlantic. Mrs
Waldron withdrew the charges, as she is at
present living with her frisky husband.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

NEW YORK, Aug. Arthur Kay, aged
IL, was arrested in Brooklyn yesterday
charged with kidnapping his 3-year-o
brother. His parents live apart, and he had
brought the infant from his fathers home
in Norwich, N. ", whore he had been visit
ing, to see his mother, who lives in Brook
Ign. The 3-year-old is said to be heir to an
estate in Norwich valued Mt 81, 900 OJo.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
The Chicago Times Eaitorship.

CHICAGO, Aug I-Mr- Joseph r Dunlop
has accepted the position of editor in-chief of
The Chicago Times. entering into the duties
OF the office yesterday afternoon at O'Clock.
Mr.. Dunlop is journalist of over fourteen
years standing III Chicago, ten of which
were spent on The Times under Mr. Storey
Mr.. Dunlop says that politically the paper
will be much the same it was under Mr.
Storey-indeI endcatly Democratic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Earnings OF the c. ID. & O. Railway.

BosToN, Aug. 1.-The gross earnings of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad
for June, 1882 are 81, 100, 2O7, an increase
over June, 1888, of sl55,427 net earnings,
$342, 1861, increase, S4s7, 76l From january
to June 81 the gross earnings were Sl1 &c.,
III, an increase of 81, 9S6,sil over the cor
responding parion of last year; net earnings,
IS, so, 254; increase, 2,52S, 1913 In June
properties controlled by the Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy, but not included in the
above, gained So, $40 gross, and $40, $50 net
From January TO June 80 the gross increase
was 1924 ,4Sl; net increase, SOL, 1888
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Warning to Gum-Chewer-

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug l.-Elna Sed-
don, young girl coming in on the Santa Fe
train yesterday morning, was seized with
cramps of the facial muscles, closely resem-
bling lockjaw DR.. Chappellwas called, and
succeeded in restoring the girls face to its
normal condition. The girls mother said
her daughter was an inveterate gum chewer,
even going to sleep with the gum in her
month
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Will Remember HI. First Ride.

FLINT, Mich, Aug, Patrick Crosby,
who has been here since May 9 awaiting ex-
animation for the murder of Thomas Muir
ray and his mother, at Argentine was dis
charged yesterday, the evidence against him
being insufficient Although % years old,
Crosby had never been twenty miles from
home until brought to jail, and that journey
gave him his first ride on a railroad. After
his discharge yesterday he made a circuit of
the town, and then set out for home, Also
iutely satisfied with himself and the world.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

ported to be a bao one. but the place is re-
mote from telee raph stations, and definite
news Is hard to o )tain.
The Known Victims.
Fireman Lee and Baggagemaster Shields
were killed and a Mr.. Dady is dying En-
gineer Dougherty and Fireman Brennan
were severely hurt Seven Of the injured
were brought to Hamilton by relief train
late last night 1t is believed that the num-
Der of killed and injured will not be greater
than twelve or fourteen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Makes 600 Men Idle.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Aug IA Grafton CIV.
VA special says: The Orrel Coal company
yesterday notified the managers of their
works at Newb burg, Tyrconnel, and Fair
mont that on and after Aug. J all OF the COM
pany's coal works are to be closed indefi-
nitely. The reason alleged is that the COM
pany cannot continue business at present
rates. The closing order creates consterna-
ton among the 600 employees
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Petroleum a Factor In Russian Credit.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The failure of the nap
tina wells in the BaKu district, and the later
discovery of an immense falling off in the
petroleum product of the whole oil bearing
country in the Caucasus, having caused a
sharp decline in Russian securities, holders
who understand how large a proportion of
the government income has heretofore been
derived from petroleum are anxious to sell,
and the Rothschilds, of Paris, who sent a
representative Il Baku to investigate are re-
ported to have disposed of all their Russian
holdings on the strength of his report
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

Ex-SECRETARY WHITNEY.
He States That He Ia Not "A Candidat
for the Presidency,

for the Presidency.
WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. 1.-The New
York Star publishes the following:
An item is going the rounds of the press to
the effect that new weekly newspaper is
about to be established at Washington in my
interest "a a candidate for the presidency. BE
kind enough to publish that il is absolutely
without foundation. am not and shall not
he IA candidate for the nomination to that Of
flee nor to any other There are men in theDem-
ocratic party much better entitled to it, hon
Ors than am, and expect to help the best man
to win. The item is absurd on its face, and
object to being thought capable of such nom
sense. WILLIAM c, WHITNEY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Cannot Change the Name.

SIOUX FALLS, d. T., Aug 1.-The South
Dakota constitutional convention yesterday
entertained a communication from an ILL
nois Grand Army post asking that the name
of the state be called Lincoln. Tue names
of the states are contained in the omnibus
bill, and the conventions have no power TO
change them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
A DiabolicaI Attempt at Arson.

PITTsBuRG, Aug 1.-Fire-bugs made an at
tempt TO burn the boarding-house Of Albert
Smith at Duquesne at an early hour yester-
day morning A Waterman who had been
on duty since the attempt was made to burn
some houses a few days ago discovered the
fiends at work. They were in the cellar of
the house, and he fired upon them They
rushed out, and as they ran away returned
the shots, but none of them took effect An
investigation disclosed the fact that prepara-
lions had been made to burn the house, which
was boarding heuse for the non union men
employed in the Duquesne Steel works. The
proprietor had been warned that if he did
not close up his house he would be burned
ont
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Thought to Have Hydrophobia.

OswEGo, N z, Aug. l.-George Quigley,
the 15-year-old adopted son of Daniel Quig-
ley, Is suffering with all the symptoms of
hydrophobia He froths at the mouth, hops
around on all fours, and barks and snaps like
a dog. He ~ bitten by a large Newfound-
land dog last September, but has only re-
Gently shown violent symptoms. As the boy
drinks water, the physicians think he is suf-
fering from peculiar nervous disease.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
So lishnrY's Views.

LONDON, Aug. LIN his speech at the
ord mayors banquet last night Premier
Salisbury said that the military ornaments
throughout Europe meant continued peace
rather than danger of war, and maintained
chat the governments policy toward Ireland
vas rapidly bringing order and prosperity to
the sister island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

Dies MoINIs, Ia, Aug. la committee
of the G. A. R., representing the posts of
Des Moines and central Iowa, met here yes
terday to dec de on a route to the encamp-
ment at Milwaukee. They telegraphed
apartment Commander Smith, ask
ing him 10 recall the circular adj
vising soldiers not to go to Milwau-
kee. Grand Army men in several places in
Iowa have lone the same, and there is a
general bells now that the boycott was i'll
advised
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Brutal Treatment OF Soldier.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Aug. 1.-Word has just
reached here that two Mexican soldiers who
deserted from an army post at Ensada,
Mexico, were captured fifty miles from
there, tied to horses and compelled to walk
rapidly the entire distance back TO Ensada
Both men died soon after their forced
march.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
A Prospective Wedding indefinitely Post
pOned.

MOBILE, Ala, Aug. Henry Boyce, a
carpenter, was shot and killed yesterday
morning by Walton Williams The men had
trouble about Mrs. Williams Williams had
agreed 10 allow a divorce so Mrs. Williams
could marry Boyce, but he evidently changed
his mind and shot his rival
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
massachusetts Republican Convention.

RosToN, Aug. l.-At the meeting of the
Republican state central commihse, yester-
day, Sept % was fixed as the date, and
fremont Temple, Boston, as the place for
holding the state convention Ex-Governor
George ID. Robinson will be the presiding
officer and the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge
chairman of the committee on resolutions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
More Help Needed,

SPRING VALLEY, Ills. Aug. DIR Wines,
of the states board of charities, was here yes
terday looking into the condition Of the
locked out miners, and said that from his
investigation he is satisfied that serious suf-
fering exists, and relief is badly needed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
SEXTON and His Euyelop.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The postmaster general
sas asked Mayor Sexton, of Dublin, to for
ward the envelop which contained President
Harrson's letter and which it is claimed was
tempered with in the mail An investiga-
ton was promised, but Sexton refused to
give I'D the eOyploD
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Obnoxious Intruders.
Illinois Women Bombarb Them
with Bad Eggs.
LAWYER BILLINGS FOUND AGAIN.

He Gives Himself Up to the Onicials at
Waterloo-End of the Waldron Scandal
-Devilish Attempt at Arson-A Young
Mans First Railroad Ride-Mean Rob-
berry of Grave Yard-MIscellaneous
Criminal Notes.
BLOOMINGTON. Ills, Aug There was a
sensational occurrence at Kappa, Woodford
county, Tuesday, the like of which has never
before shaken up that tranquil village Two
well-known women of this city finding life
In Bloomington unpleasant, owing to the at
tentions of the police authorities, have been
making little excursions into the country,
including Kappa, where they met several Of
the men OF the place, much to the scandal Of
the virtuous villagers Monday the women
again visited Kappa, met two men, and
broke into a school house, where tbey spent
the night
Rally of Good Women.
This was too much for the Kappa people to
endure, and the town marshal ordered the
women to leave the place within twenty
minutes The women fatty refused to do SO,
and defied the officials and the people Of the
place. 1t was not long until the story had
gone the rounds among the women of Kappa,
and a mob of these gathered and suddenly
made an attack on the offenders They
pelted them with decayed eggs, rotten vege-
tables, and stones and drove them from the
place. They were warned that if they ever
returned they would be tarred and feathered,
and would be lynched if they persisted in
coming. The men who met the women took
to the woods and have not vet been seen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

BALTIMORE, Aug. L-Reports from Vir-
ginia are to the effect that heavy rains have
resulted in floods at Danvile and vicinity,
Halifax, and also in the northern counties of
North Carolina. The same reports come
from a number OF counties in this state. The
loss of farm and other property is very great.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

NEW YORK, Aug. John J.. Sullivan
was arrested last evening at the Vanderbilt
hotel, on requisition from the governor of
Mississippi. Sullivan had heard of the in
tended arrest, and was preparing to go to
police headquarters to surrender himself
when the oflicers arrived with the warrant.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
The Elixir of Life Discovered.

NEW YORK, Aug. IA Washington
special states that Dr. W. A Hammond is
experimenting with DIR. Brown -Sequard's
elixir of life The elixir is a concoction Of
organic matte which is injected into the
veins. DIR. Hammond says the old man on
whom he is testing the remedy seems to be
growing younger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

NEWARK, n. j., Aug The dam at Van
Sickle's m;ll-pond, at MiIhurn broke yester-
day morning, and the escaping water drove
hundreds OF people from their homes House
hold goods and other property were carried
away The thoroughiareS are impossible
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Big Secession from the X. of L.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The journeymen
Plumbers and Gas and Steam Filters la
borers' unions of the United States and Can
ada, in session at Brooklyn, have voted to
sever connection with the knights of Labor,
and establish an independent organization
This takes 80, 600 members from the Knights
of Labor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01

HELENA, NJ T., Aug lin the const itu-
tional convention yesterday the article leav-
ing to the legislature the selection of the
kind of property to be taxed was adopted.
Church, public and library property alone
are exempted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
WRECKED BY A PUSHING ENGINE.

Twelve or Fourteen People Killed and
Wounded on the C., III. and ID.
CINCINNATI, Aug. IA pushing" engine,
running wild on the Cincinnati, Hamilton
and Dayton railway, collided with a fast
passenger train last night at Ogleton, two
miles east of Oxford. The smash-up is re-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Oyster Is Making No Stew About It.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. l-E W. Oys-
ter, a well-known member of the Federation
of Labor, was yesterday removed from his
position of foreman of the specifications d.
vision of the government printing Office.
Oyster was warm supporter of Cleveland
in the last campaign. He says, though, that
politics had nothing 10 do with his removal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
A Call for Judge Lynch.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Aug. Horse
stealing du ing the last few months has in
creased to such an extent that those most in
terestsd in the matter have issued call to
revive the old vigilance committee which
ceased to exist twenty years ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Recognized the Supreme Being

OLYMPIA, w. T., Aug. 1.-The constitu-
donal convention yesterday morning adopted
preamble reciting that 1--WE, the people of
the state of Washington, thanking the
Supreme Being Of the universe for our
iberties, do ordain this constitution"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
Stole Plants from Graverard.

CARTHAGE, Ills, Aug. Persons I'M
known to the police have been stealing plants
from flower gardens and the cemeteries.
Large and valuable plants have been carried
off in wagons
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-01
A Machine Gun Kills Eight Men.

PARIS, Aug 1.-The training frigate
Couronne, while off Hyeres, in the south Of
France, yesterday morning, burst one of her
machine guns, killing eight of her men and
injuring seventeen others The accident oc-
CURED in the course of practice firing.